Warner Bros. Reshaping the Hollywood We Know
By: Katie Hernandez Paramount’s 2026 agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery marks one of the most consequential media mergers in modern entertainment history. Valued at roughly $110–111 billion, the deal transforms Paramount into a global entertainment superpower and ends months…
The End of the Rules – Based Order
By: Jonathon Milicevic “Philosophy is its time comprehended as thought.” It is said that the purpose of philosophy is to put into words what people already know in their hearts. Europe lay in ruin; the axis powers were defeated, and…
How America’s Declining Reading Habits May Be Erasing Empathy
By: Katie Hernandez In a country defined by polarization, loneliness, and digital distraction, a quieter crisis is unfolding beneath the surface: Americans are reading less than ever before. At the same time, psychologists and educators warn of a troubling decline…
How High Schoolers are Influenced By The Internet
By Lucia Gabriel As high schoolers wake up early in the morning and immediately grab their phones, it only takes a few scrolls through social media before they are lured in by an algorithm carefully curated to grab their attention….
The Problem With Young Adult Novels
By Hailey Flores What happens when a mentally stimulating pastime, such as reading, becomes “trendy” and “aesthetic”? Colleen Hoover, that’s what happens. Since 2020, YA novels have grown incredibly popular among (mostly) women and girls ranging from early teens to…
How Seasonal Depression Affects Students
By Lucia Gabriel and Kayla Edwards As the cold winter season approaches, many individuals often experience symptoms linked to Seasonal Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). As the school year moves into darker months and students approach long breaks, many notice shifts in their mood, energy, and academic motivation….
Sharks Staircase Gets a New Paintjob
By: Jonothan Milicevic Walking in after Thanksgiving recess, students were surprised to see a fresh paint job on Ponte Vedra High School’s (PVHS) courtyard staircase. The rainbow embellishments have brewed up noticeable controversy at PVHS, and no—they are not ‘gay.’…
Professional Sports Players Gambling
By Owen Erler The NBA has spent years walking a fine line between embracing sports betting and protecting the integrity of its games. Now, that balance is being tested again. Miami Heat guard, Terry Rozier, has become the latest name…
USAID Defunded: Exporting Death Abroad
By: Jonothan Milicevic Mohammed Eliyas sat in a circle with his family. Hunched over bowls, they picked away at their meal. Before they could finish, Eliyas broke the silence; the father of two appeared to weep. Then, before a tear…
The Importance of Physical Media
By Hailey Flores In an age where movies, shows, music, and books can be instantly accessed with just the click of a button, physical media may seem a bit outdated and inconvenient. Why buy physical copies of movies ranging from…