A flutter of wings breaks the silence in the Orlando Wetlands. Bluish gray feathers, a black crown stripe, black plumes–a Great Blue Heron swoops over the lake, taking a fish in its wake. Senior Alexander...

After a bus accident, artist Frida Kahlo spent most of her life confined to a bed. Instead of letting the physical pain detriment her art career, she developed a special easel and mirror to facilitate...

As a child, senior Dynali Weerackoon would spend hours drawing and writing stories on pieces of printer paper, stapling the pages together into booklets. Now graduating, Weerackoon has written several...

When principal Robert Frasca was in high school, he took one AP class. Now, he oversees an offering of over 30 AP courses, in addition to a variety of CTE classes.  “For me as a principal, it's all...

Students are no longer working their minds, they are having AI engines work for them.

Most kids meet their parents in the bright fluorescent lights of a hospital. Senior Lila Powell met hers in an airport. “My birth mother lived in the mountains in Guatemala,” Powell said. “I...

Luigi Mangione, the alleged murderer of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, has gained a massive following. Whether due to his political symbolism or looks, this obsession reveals disturbing qualities of...

Seniors Riana Nguyen and Tyson Nguyen gather with friends at the photo booth. In addition to the photo booth, food and beverages were located outside the main ballroom.

Senior Jason Hu poses with a friend from another school at the beginning of the night. Supervised by the Orlando Asian Student Association, the Winter Ball consisted of 13 schools from the Seminole and...

Senior Huixin Chen signs someone into the event. As ACC president, she helped set up venue decorations two hours before the ball officially started.

Dressed in Chinese qipaos, Indian saris and outfits reminiscent of homecoming, a diverse crowd dances together, shouts of excitement called out as the DJ transitions to K-pop sensation NewJeans’...

Crumbl Cookies has taken the internet by storm, with its weekly flavor menu captivating social media creators and audiences alike. But more concerning than the millions of people spending $4.49 on a single...

Drug abuse is a serious problem among high schoolers. It can be caused by peer pressure or even a desire to cope with mental health issues like anxiety.

During the winter time, a variety of holidays occur to celebrate the importance of community and overcoming hardship. The holidays depicted here are St. Lucia's day, Hanukkah, Año Viejo, Three Kings Day...

In their AP Literature class, seniors Antonio Pizza and Jack Levin discuss their shared love of flip phones, the symbolism of the pear tree in Their Eyes Were Watching God and the latest Thinkpad updates....

“C’mon, guys, let’s go out and make some friends!” senior Emma Willadsen shouted, clapping her hands together and dispersing her board members. As the president of Student Ambassadors, Willadsen...

Many students, like junior Gabrielle Cervantes, get their driver's licenses as soon as possible. However, there are some risks students should be aware of during the learning process.

Honors should function as a middle ground between Standard and AP classes. However, students, teachers, and administrators alike have begun treating them like Standard classes with a higher GPA.

Senior Aleena Jacobs did not learn about the Soviet Union from her middle school World History class. She learned it from her mother.  “It was probably eighth grade where I learned about it in class...

When University of Florida representative Elizabeth Saguil heard there was an opening to talk to high school students about her school, she jumped at the chance. On Sept. 11, she spoke to over 100...

Six days before school began, principal Robert Frasca received 1800 student IDs, which would be needed to unlock hallway doors as part of the new year's safety measures.  One problem, though–he was...

In third grade, senior Zahra Ateeq’s class held a world cultural day, one meant to celebrate the diversity of its students. Ateeq brought kheer, a Pakistani rice pudding dessert, to share with her friends.  Her...

While Hagerty has a plethora of helpful technology, students could become too dependent on these digital tools. Students will therefore not be able to develop skills like communication or critical thinking...

225 students. 9 schools. 1 trophy.  On April 6, Seminole State College hosted their annual High School Math Contest in the auditorium of their Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. With registration beginning...

In his 16 years as a bus driver, Charles McCain has seen a lot. From crying elementary school kids to obstinate high schoolers, his job requires adaptability. This year, students are not the only ones...

America is one of the leading consumers of pharmaceutical medication, raking in half of the global industry's revenue. However, this poses the question of how much is too much.

In recent years, SCPS policies have become increasingly cautionary, ultimately at the cost of students and teachers. SCPS must start thinking beyond what the state wants, and focus instead on what their...

While most people spent their Saturday morning sleeping in, junior Callan O’Connor walked into the school cafeteria with butterfly wings strapped to his back and toolbox in hand.  “I’m just really...

“Air Vent” successfully hangs on a PVC pipe, earning extra points for its alliance. Before building, robotics members modeled the machines using computer aided design and paper-pencil sketches, going...

A referee talks during the drivers’ meeting, where he explains the rules of the game. The regulations were set by FTC leaders back in August.

Sophomore Ved Mahesh places team 4772’s robot on the playing field. Each match was two minutes and 30 seconds long, with the first 30 seconds called the autonomous period, where robots had to move around...

Junior Ethan Teter and senior Jensen Miller make slight modifications to their robot during a lunch break. The team won a control award for their performance in the competition.

When film teacher Jaimie Ling first heard about the district’s new movie restriction policy, her first thought was, “Oh no, here we go.” Last December, Seminole County published new guidelines...

With unlimited access to online courses, many students use SCVS to take the easy way out of challenging classes. This can lead many to inflate their grades despite little knowledge on the subject.

Americans remember Sept. 11, 2001 as a day of smoke, sirens, and fear. For Middle Easterners, Oct. 7, 2023 now holds the same place in their memory.  At 6:30 a.m. Hamas, an Islamic militant group...

Standardized testing has only become more confusing as time has passed. With the change from paper-based to digital, to test-optional policies, and the overall amount of testing, students are feeling overwhelmed.

According to rapper and record producer Juicy J, rap sales have fallen by 40%. This is contributing to the genre's decline.

Despite growing up in a family of educators, Kim Dansereau never wanted to be a teacher. This year, she is celebrating her 33rd year teaching, and her first time as the school’s Teacher of the Year.  “It...

Levothyroxine. Hydrocortisone. Atomoxetine. Words you would only encounter in an organic chemistry textbook are a part of junior Brycen Dillinger’s everyday life.  “I had a port put in, I've...

Seminole County has the strictest interpretation of the School-Sponsored Events and Activities Law. With its lack of effectiveness and its confusing components, students scramble to get permission forms...

On Sept. 19, sophomore Brennan Dale did not join the usual crush for the bus line. Instead, he spent the next two hours in a practice room with only a piano and an iPad to keep him company.  In late...

This spring will begin the school's first ever season of girls' flag football. Doubt still remains as to whether this sport will become as popular and appreciated as boys' football.

PragerU is an FLDOE approved educational vendor. Their videos can now be shown in the classroom, and pushes a political agenda on students through misinformation.

When she received her school schedule on Aug. 1, junior Macy Drewry was ecstatic to see AP Psychology listed as her fourth period, a class she had been waiting to take since middle school. Two days later,...

Going into effect July 1, SB-1718 is meant to restrict illegal immigrants' work opportunities and facilitate deportations. The issue that DeSantis may not have foreseen is the economic problems these labor...

School threats have seen an increase in recent years, including Seminole County. Administration urges students to understand that these threats are not a joke and have harsh disciplinary consequences.

As the school is seeing a rising interest in Dual Enrollment classes, specially from rising freshman and sophomore. What have been the experiences of upperclassmen when taking DE or AP courses.

Getting pulled over can be a scary and frightening experience for young drivers, but with the right knowledge, it can be a smooth experience.

In Seminole County, eight books have been pulled from shelves for themes of rape, sexual slavery and masturbation. Two are removed indefinitely while the rest are under review, awaiting the district office's...

There are currently over 2,000 people living in Seminole County. While the Rescue Outreach Mission Center provides emergency shelter and resources for these individuals, they are currently the only homeless...

On Dec. 7, Erin and Andy Nusbaum received devastating news. Their daughters, Kaileigh and Mallorie, along with their cousin Ayden, had been involved in a head-on collision. Lung contusions, broken bones...

Junior Anouska Seal entered the Lyman High School auditorium with low expectations. She had placed second in her category previously, and she knew the chances of getting an international bid were slim,...

Behind the sold-out arenas, millions of dollars in album sales and screaming fans, K-pop is a business, a business that thrives on the exploitation of beauty standards and body image insecurities.  Branded...

The Chinese zodiac, also known as shengxiao, is a repeating cycle of 12 years, and each year is represented by a different animal. In order, the 12 animals are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse,...

Announced on Oct. 12, the Adderall shortage has affected students with ADHD. Some of them, like junior Jenna Lopez, try to cope by finding quiet spaces to do her work.

The rise in polarization has had reverberating consequences on journalists. Both the left and right judge us by what party we lean towards, instead of the quality of our content.

Asian Americans are often underrepresented in politics due to their low voter turnout. The reasons for low voter turnout can vary, but are mainly due to the language barrier and the feeling of not belonging...

On Sept. 16 and 19, three shooting threats were discovered in the cafeteria and building 6 bathrooms. Principal Robert Frasca encourages students to speak up whenever they feel unsafe on campus.