We all have prejudices.  Walking into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last Sunday, I was nervous. Born and raised a nondenominational Christian, I heard my fair share of things about...

After months of planning by a student-run team, the Model United Nations club hosted the HagertyMun conference for the first time in the program’s history on April 8. Sixteen delegates from Cypress Creek,...

The first time I saw a drag performance, it was at Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando. I was 12 years old, and when the dancers came to my table, I smiled and clapped. I did not question my beliefs, my sexuality,...

Walking into the media center on a Tuesday night, sophomore Jorge Jordan lugs in crates of Legos, preparing for nearly 30 middle schoolers to arrive. Jordan is a mentor for the First Lego League Challenge...



Thursday nights often consist of homework, calm nights in and anticipation for the weekend, but on the last Thursday of each month, Oviedo on the Park’s Food Truck Thursday aims to give these boring...

Price: $23 | Average Rating: 4/10 Our second truck of the night was Fully Loaded, which served classic American meals from cheeseburgers to French fries. We decided to try their classic cheeseburger...

Price: $14 | Average Rating: 7/10 The first truck we stopped by was Bowls for Tú, which served Hispanic fusion cuisine including Colombian hot dogs and a variety of mixed bowls. Looking at the...

Price: $14 | Average Rating: 9.25/10 Our next stop was The Knot, and this truck was packed with creativity and flavor. Specializing in their garlic knot sliders, The Knot had eight different flavor...

Price: $8 | Average Rating: 4/10 For our drinks, we decided to try out Tea Social, a boba tea vendor. Nadia: With lots of boba options around town, from Bento to Chewy Boba to BestTeas, this...

Price: $12 | Average Rating: 7/10 After having some disappointing results, Chikiz Empanaditas served us some hope for the Food Truck Thursday review. We ordered five of their mini empanadas, or...

Price: $11 | Average Rating: 4.5/10 While walking down the rows of food trucks, Pho Wheels caught our eyes with their $10.65 fried sushi. Offering this along with noodle and rice bowls, Pho Wheels...

As COIN singer Chase Lawrence sang “Crash My Car,” the last song in the concert setlist, he locked eyes with senior Bela Guise. A daydream became reality—he sang the final words and tossed her a...

Imagine your dream school is Northwestern University. With an acceptance rate of just 7%, you tirelessly write essays and join countless clubs to raise your chances of admission. If just signing a form...

Junior and lacrosse member Makenna Blonshine organizes pumpkins into the pumpkin patch. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, the lacrosse team, with help from volunteers, unloaded pumpkins and set them up before opening...

BluePrint · Hagerty Marching Huskies: Marching Festival and MPA

On the final school day of Hispanic Heritage Month, members of the Cultural Appreciation Club made a circle around the classroom. Traditional Spanish music started to play, and members split into pairs....

When Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s southwest coast with 150 mph winds and relentless rainfall, the state entered a state of emergency. Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 29 and continuing through Thursday, the...

Junior Savannah Towne's furniture was ruined by the floodwater from Hurricane Ian. Towne's room and several others flooded during the storm.

Hispanic-Latin Student Union president Stefany Rios speaks to the members. The union had its first meeting on Monday, Oct. 10 in the media center.

“SHOOT UP THIS B—. SEPT. 20.” When junior Ava West found this message in the cafeteria bathroom on Sept. 16, her heart dropped. What she had only seen on the news was now staring her in the face. “I...

Loud, sweaty and fun – like last year, this year's pep rallies will include most of the same things, just not the sweat.  At the class assemblies the first week of school, principal Robert Frasca...

Opening eCampus, junior Jack Graeber checked the calendar to see his homework. When he read “Textbook notes,” he knew he was going to have a problem. He had not received his textbook, and the assignment...

Opening TikTok, you come across a video of an excited Swiftie explaining her latest theory. The video’s creator analyzes a cake that says “26,” emojis in Taylor’s recent Instagram post and her...

When Winter Springs sophomore Amy Brewster heard that the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion suggested the overturn of Roe v. Wade, she knew she had to do something. Outraged, Brewster independently organized...

Flipping through channels on your TV, you stumble across something interesting: CourtTV. You realize that they are broadcasting a high-profile celebrity court case, and you can’t help but watch. While...

Just weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Stop WOKE Act and “Don’t Say Gay” bills into law, the Florida Department of Education has rejected 41% of adopted math textbooks, and according to the...

Celebrity parents have a reputation for making interesting child name and parenting choices. It’s definitely funny, but you have to feel bad for the kid. Skyler Glenn · Poppin' Off: Celebrity Parents

Imagine waking up in a Los Angeles mansion surrounded by a bunch of people who you barely know. The room is littered with Prada bags, James Charles makeup palettes and ring lights. Someone approaches you...

You arrive at a big family reunion. It has been years since you have seen your aunts and uncles, and you have looked forward to catching up. As you walk in the door, you are greeted with a hug and a long...

Sitting down at her first job interview, Amanda* nervously pulled her purse onto her lap. As the interviewer asked her questions about her qualifications, she reached for the one thing that gave her a...

After months of avoiding the paparazzi and dodging any personal questions, a major celebrity announces the big news: they’re pregnant! Their Instagram becomes flooded with ultrasound pictures and gender...

Huddled on the Marriott World Center dance floor, the Unleashed varsity dance team listened to the announcer list the results of the Dance Team Union national competition. As she reached the final two...

Students experiment with different hairstyles in order to express themselves. Which one would suit you best?   SPLIT DYE For bold, adventurous and brave people, a split dye is the perfect hairstyle. Standing...

Imagine waking up in a Los Angeles mansion surrounded by a bunch of people who you barely know. The room is littered with Prada bags, James Charles makeup palettes and ring lights. Someone approaches you...

Coming back from winter break, students expected to resume their normal school schedule – riding the bus, learning from teachers, working with peers – but the new semester has not quite followed the...

Coders are used to if/then statements: “if” a user clicks on the login button, “then” they will be redirected to the login page. But in the case of junior Ilani Seguinot, “if” you have...

After listening to singer Olivia Rodrigo bash ex-boyfriend Joshua Basset on Sour for the hundredth time, you ask yourself, “What is he feeling right now?” For anyone who was wondering, Bassett has...

Your favorite celebrity couple struts down the runway at the Met Gala, impressing the crowd with their stunning outfits and perfect relationship. Fan edits and stories only further romanticize the lovebirds....

In this episode of Poppin' Off, Online Editor Skyler Glenn covers the weirdest celebrity couples, including Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox, and Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson. Skyler...

Performing songs from famous musicals and movies to a full auditorium, the chorus department held their second concert of the year on Oct. 21, titled “A Musical Night at the Movies.” The event consisted...

Staying up until 3 a.m. on FaceTime. Sending and receiving sweet Snapchats throughout the day. Shipping hand-crafted care packages across the country. Your boyfriend, whom you met on Yubo, is a dream come...

Online editor Skyler Glenn is talking about the popular social media trend 'Devious Licks' joined by fellow students Emily McCluskey and Ava West. On this podcast they went over the many repercussions...

In recognition of National Coming Out Day, the GSA held their third meeting of the year on Oct. 11, speaking about how coming out is an important moment in the lives of many. Sophomore John* came out to...

You go to glance at the clock in class, but for some reason, it is not there. Later, you go to use the restroom, only to find that the soap dispenser has been ripped off the wall. Walking back to class,...

From breaking Billboard records with country-rap song Old Town Road to coining the viral phrase “nah he tweakin,” singer-songwriter Lil Nas X is no stranger to surprising the world with bold and unusual...

Rolling out of bed, sophomore Levi Cal unlocks his phone to check his Instagram feed, answer Snapchats and scroll through TikTok. At the same time, freshman Michael Pang gets ready for school, not giving...

Listening to the same songs on repeat for nearly two years, Kanye West fans patiently waited for the drop of “Donda,” his tenth studio album. On July 24, 2020, followers avidly opened their Spotify...

After a year of virtual meetings and masked fundraisers, the Student Government Association began the class officer election process with an information meeting on Aug. 12, detailing the election timeline...

You walk across the stage to receive your high school diploma, looking out into the audience to see your family cheer and throwing your cap in the air, marking the end of an era. But the big question lingers...

Staring at his computer screen, sophomore Braden Bast refreshed the Seminole County website every minute waiting for coronavirus vaccine appointments to open up. Bast scheduled his appointment for the...

It’s like buying clothes from Brandy Melville. Their clothes are popular, and everyone has some. Even if the clothes don’t fit well, people will still try to wear them. Sounds like the 97%, right?  It...

When it comes to fashion, the stars are the limit at the FSPA 2023 convention. Whether following a theme or striking out in style, over 1,400 student journalists and their outfits shone bright. Sticking...

After a shopping spree at American Eagle, sophomore Tiffany Odimegwu’s excitement was cut short when her friends told her that the new clothes she bought were basic and boring. Odimegwu expected to be...

Connecting a photo upload account to the @hagertyjourn TikTok was a mistake adviser Brit Taylor would never make again. After a simple yearbook promotion video garnered 1.6 million views, the account's...

After a successful season and first place at the SAC Championship, the girls weightlifting team dominated the FHSAA District 6 Championship held at Hagerty on Wednesday, Jan. 6. The team gained 77 points,...

After losing their child in a tragic school shooting, “If Anything Happens I Love You” follows two grieving parents struggling to let go and move past this heartbreaking incident. This 12-minute film...

After a semester defined by desk partitions, face masks and laggy video conferences, 358 students have decided to return to in-person learning for the third quarter. The semester proved to be untraditional...

Surrounded by a world of hate and pressure, 14-year-old Megan Stewart (Rachel Quinn) disappears after meeting up with an internet friend. After a grueling three-week search, Megan’s best friend Amy Herman...

You watch the timer on your virtual quiz. You go to the first question, only to realize you do not understand what it is asking. Trying to find any piece of knowledge to help you answer, you dig through...

After being harassed by family and friends for being single on Christmas Day, Sloane (Emma Roberts) meets playboy Jackson (Luke Bracey) while returning unappealing Christmas gifts in a small town mall....