The cliché of any monster movie: unnecessarily destroying an urban city beyond repair. Instead of focusing on writing, most monster movies make the “creative” choice to concentrate their funding towards...

Walking across a stage in front of hundreds beneath the sweltering sun on a Wednesday night is not a situation seniors would normally expect to find themselves in. However, on April 14 at 6:30 p.m., roughly...

Reciting numbers to prove one’s memory, solving various brain-teaser puzzles, and demonstrating basic literacy and math skills — all rudimentary tests to see if an elementary or middle schooler belongs...

Sliding down a stripper pole to hell sounds like a fun way to spend your Thursday afternoon, right? Popular rap artist and Grammy Award winner Lil Nas X did just that in his song “MONTERO (Call Me By...

When up-and-coming bass guitarist Blu DeTiger released her first single “Figure It Out,” the song immediately became a viral sound on TikTok. Countless supporters began to wonder when she would release...

The coveted senior year graduation: complete with the stress of shaking principal Robert Frasca’s hand and being devoured by a crowd of supporting family members at the UCF stadium. Originally scheduled...

Hundreds of shounen stories, a genre of Japanese comics and animated films aimed primarily at a young male audience, are released each year. Each one is characterized by its action-filled plot. With respectable...

After several months of uneasy silence, the fate of senior activities felt uncertain. And following the cancelation of the homecoming dance, seniors were quick to look to admin for a decision on their...

We all know one of our 45th president’s favorite phrases to insert into every press conference and interview: “fake news.” And whether you backed Donald Trump in his hatred for the press or laughed...

After paying for an expensive and inconveniently large SAT textbook, plus a $600 class from Princeton Review, you would expect to get a great score on test day. In actuality, the hundreds spent on study...

Period dramas are known for the flurry of lavish ball gowns, corsets and elaborate waltzes. Such is the case for the newest Netflix original “Bridgerton,” released Dec. 25. Jam-packed with riveting...

The fuzzy, carefree feeling of running home from school to catch the 3:00 p.m. special of their favorite Nickelodeon cartoon or Disney Channel sitcom, is something all teenagers can remember. Growing up...

Cookies in one hand and a present in the other, you arrive at your friend’s house. But something is wrong…you left your face mask at home. Now you have to begrudgingly break the news to your mom who...

As senior Izzy Pacheco entered her kitchen to brew herself a cup of coffee, she sighed: the coffee machine was broken. Abandoning the Keurig, Pacheco hopped in the car and drove to the nearest Starbucks...

If you pick a random action movie from the Netflix explore page, chances are it is probably about a decorated war veteran taking down an elaborate terrorist network. With a name just as creative as the...

Eight pawns, two bishops, two knights, two rooks, one queen, and one king. The crucial pieces to a chess board, all ingrained in the mind of orphaned chess prodigy Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy) in “The...

Set in the world of Greek mythology, Netflix original anime series “Blood of Zeus” revolves around Heron (Derek Philips), the illegitimate son of Zeus (Jason O’Mara), as he tries to save Olympus...

TikTok brings people from different walks of life to connect and reach new audiences with little judgement. From straight TikTok to frog TikTok, a new version has sprung: “witchtok.” A combination...

With a 90 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, Netflix film “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is based on the infamous 1969 trial of seven defendants charged by the federal government on various charges for...

Anywhere you go—the doctor's office, the barber shop, or the bank—there is always a little glass jar full of lollipops, usually off-brand and filled with disgusting flavors. But, when it comes down...

From binging your favorite Halloween movies like “Hocus Pocus” to baking Pillsbury’s pumpkin cookies, Halloween is a treasured holiday, and a time to spend the afternoon carving pumpkins with...

From the creator of hit song “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK,” popular lo-fi artist George Miller (Joji) released his newest album, “Nectar,” on Sept. 25. With such a fantastic collection of songs from...

When news broke on Thursday, Sept. 24 that media specialist Po Dickison won Teacher of the Year, she burst into tears. This was not her first time receiving the award: she also won it in 2005, the first...

With a legendary and award-winning cast, “The Devil All The Time” had Netflix lovers waiting with bated breath for its release on Sept. 16. Based on a novel by author and narrator Donald Ray Pollock,...

From the creators of the horrendous, tragedy of a Netflix original “The Babysitter” (2017) came the sequel, “The Babysitter: Killer Queen,” and the initial expectations were exceedingly low. After...

Florida’s Bright Futures scholarship is one of the most popular programs that high schoolers apply for, given how accessible it is. It only calls for a certain SAT or ACT test score and community service...

On July 17, the new Netflix fantasy series “Cursed” was released, and it soon soared to number one in Netflix’s top 10 charts. “Cursed” is about a young rebel named Nimue (Katherine Langford)...

The beginning of a new school year is always a challenging endeavor for students and teachers. Coupled with a raging pandemic, this year brought many unexpected surprises. While face-to-face kids dealt...

Most of the world is at a standstill thanks to coronavirus, but a global pandemic will not stop Drake supporters from listening to his new album, however, it will prevent the public from going to celebrity...

Opening up in the aftermath of a house fire, a family murmurs speculations about who started it in Hulu’s drama miniseries, “Little Fires Everywhere.” The camera then cuts to the face of a mortified...

With the hope of going to a movie theater in the near future dim, we are missing out on so much: delicious popcorn that costs an arm and a leg, sticky floors and seats, and even the glow of phone screens...

When the news hit the public that school would be postponed and later cancelled for the rest of the year, teachers took the time to reorganize their classes and figure out solutions. But for the yearbook...

Going outside is high-risk nowadays, getting within six feet of anyone is forbidden, and being productive at home can be a struggle. After exhausting your Apple or Spotify music playlists, after sitting...

A lot of people are sick and tired of coronavirus and quarantining. It is the only thing on the news, it is all anyone talks about, and it is hard to think about anything else. However, one of the most...

When he was still in middle school, sophomore Vincent Connelly often hung out with his older brother and his skater friends. Spending so much time with them, and being an impressionable younger sibling...

From the producers of “Stranger Things,” and the creator of “The End of the F***ing World,” new Netflix comedy-drama “I Am Not Okay with This” soared to Netflix’s number two in the U.S. in...

Senior Ashley Sharma learns in her sixth period. The class was cold and frigid so she had to get a blanket to be comfortable.

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Following a surge of tragedies in high schools across the country, most notably with Stoneman Douglas two years ago, the Florida state legislature created a new law requiring all public middle schools...

Winter break is the best time to binge watch shows and Netflix knows this, consequently scheduling a buffet of new series to be released at the end of December. One of many was the fantasy drama series...

One day, Xiomy Sam is living her normal life, and without warning, killer clones of her family come to attack her. Sound familiar? This was the plot of the blockbuster movie “US” directed by Jordan...

It is 2 a.m. and you have just completed your studying for the night… sort of. Your hunger has built up for hours, and of course there is nothing in the fridge. You open Snapchat, definitely for the...

Of all the liberties students gain as upperclassmen - privilege days, a reserved senior section at pep rallies, even joining the powderpuff team - driving to school every day is the most popular. Teenagers...

After a middle school era of basketball shorts, plain hoodies and worn out sneakers from fifth grade, teenagers entering high school seize the opportunity to reinvent themselves. Some join clubs or find...

Signs such as candidate Megan Sladek's were found across Oviedo as a part of the race for mayor. Sladek won the election with 44% of the vote

Imagine: it is 2009 and you just bought tickets to go see the new hit comedy, ZombieLand. You sit down on a reclining chair at the AMC with some friends or family, and prepare yourself for two hours of...

Sitting down to play the Wii as a kid was an easy way to relax and unwind from a rough day at elementary school. You pull out Mario Kart, the “crown jewel” of Nintendo, and reach for a white Wii controller,...

Students show true colors at annual talent show After another talent show, hosted by TV Production as a part of this year’s homecoming week agenda, fan favorite senior Joe Davis brought things to...

Nothing compares to sitting at home in front of your boxed television as a child, jamming out to “Hakuna Matata” with animated Timon and Pumbaa, listening to commentary from iconic characters and loving...

With the vast selection of world language courses available to students, from Spanish to French to American Sign Language, adding one more to the list might seem like too much. Several others are available...

Junior Kelsey Curley walked on stage, electrified and ready to deliver her monologue. Nervous and excited, she gave it all she could, performing "Nell's Monologue" from Like Dreaming, Backwards. A monologue...

Last year, campus parking was all about the numbers – each student who purchased a spot used the same spot all year. This year, the administration transformed the old system into flex lots. Depending...

With nothing to go from but a mutual interest in video editing and the bond of their friendship, seniors Sophia Mancia and Arden Reidy launched their YouTube channel, “soph & arden,” with a Q&A...

On Wednesday, April 24, leadership held the annual Sammys event, a show that gave seniors various superlative awards. The award show gave all of the winners trophies for each archetype, from “Best Dressed...

Starting Monday, April 1, chemistry classes started their annual tie-dying throughout the course of the following weeks, in both the science labs and in the courtyard. Science teachers Kim Dansereau, Romina...

Sophomore Michael Rygh turns in his Pi Day form. Math teacher Aglaia Christodoulides, along with several other teachers, handed these slips out for students to select the pies they wished to purchase.

The annual DARE Week fundraiser was especially significant this year, as all funds will be donated to vice principal Angel and ESE teacher Patrick Rocha, whose daughter and parents were hospitalized after...

As sophomore Jacob Carlson entered French II, he prepared for another day of studying grammar and French culture. Meanwhile, across campus, sophomore Michael Self walked into Spanish III, anxious and unprepared...

Premiering on Sept. 27, season three of NBC’s “The Good Place” jumps right into the action, following up on season two’s cliffhanger. The quartet of main characters, Eleanor Shellstrop (played...

Starting in the second quarter, every Wednesday, underclassman English classes are using instructional programs Achieve 300 and Newsela for reading practice, and Write Score for writing practice. County...

With the votes of three judges (and the chants of the audience) junior Eliot Barat won first place at this year’s school talent show with his Chinese yoyo act. It was hosted by Vangeli Tsompanidis, president...

In the summer of 2019, students will get the opportunity to travel on an Educational Tours trip to Greece. English teacher Samantha Richardson and History teacher Erin Foley held a meeting Wednesday,...

As students enter their freshman year, worlds are flipped upside down as they are slapped in the face with a reality check: high school is tough. Between juggling seven periods (often with multiple AP...

In the past Assassin’s Creed installments, players have scaled colossal towers in Italy, fought for the freedom of the thirteen colonies, and torn through Man-o’-Wars across the Caribbean in massive,...