In 2021, OnPoint NYC was the first supervised injection site in the U.S. Intended to provide harm reduction by providing clean supplies and substances and overdose surveillance. The facility specializes...

While many students are accustomed to seeing ads for football, basketball or volleyball camps as summer approaches, sports camps will not be the only option  this June.  “Administration came to...

At the beginning of his term, president Joe Biden allocated $15 billion to establish a Solar Manufacturing Accelerator to meet the administration’s domestic solar energy goals. Now, less than three years...

As senior Lily Joseph ended her Shakespearean monologue in front of a table full of judges, she felt confident, but not confident enough to expect the judges to award her Top Honor, an award reserved for...

As youth coordinator at the Coalition for the Homeless in Central Florida, one of the most frequent questions Natasha Yeung hears is “there are homeless kids?”  “Yes, of course there are.”  With...

With a few stunning murals already under its belt, the National Art Honor Society made a return to chalk art competitions. “We had a great time and could really take advantage of the fact that we...

After months of scorching heat, stifling humidity and monstrous hurricanes, Best Buddies members are finally able to step foot outside, taking advantage of Florida’s mild winter weather.  On Jan. 28,...

A year after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis passed the Stop W.O.K.E. Act, prohibiting teachers from discussing topics like race and gender in the classroom, he is waging war against education again, but this...

In 2016, the U.S. government negotiated the release of four wrongfully detained Americans from Iranian prisons, but one man was left behind. Seven years later, Siamak Namazi is pleading with president...

Saying “trust the process” is like using a get-out-of-jail-free card: you might be struggling right now, but there’s still a light at the end of the tunnel. But on Oct. 28, when Elon Musk gutted...

In 2019, Senate Bill 182 legalized medical marijuana usage in the state of Florida, allowing anyone with a Medical Marijuana Card to purchase cannabis products. Three years later, over ten licensed...

As junior Carter Wegman, playing John Brown, and senior Lily Joseph, playing Abigail, kissed on stage to close their performance of “Abigail 1702,” The audience stared in silence and then burst into...

While Native American Heritage Month was created to celebrate indigenous people, Gov. Ron DeSantis is doing the opposite, pushing educators to stop teaching students that the United States was built on...

What’s more absurd: the fact that U.S. oil companies release 8 million tons of methane into the atmosphere each year, or a can of tomato soup being thrown at a painting? Unfortunately, many think it’s...

While Hurricane Ian passed through central Florida, principal Robert Frasca spent the night safe at home, his phone notifications filled with flood alerts. Despite the forewarnings, what he encountered...

Savannah Towne, who lives in Riverside, was working at Martin’s on Thursday, after the worst of Hurricane Ian was gone. During her shift, her father showed up to pick her up and drive her home. When...

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...

We are used to seeing undocumented immigrants on the news, filmed huddling under shelters along the U.S. southern borders, and we’re used to hearing about them from feuding politicians who give “hot...

For a state known for its lakefront houses, clear springs and shining seas, Florida harbors a surprising amount of water management issues–80% of the state’s lakes and springs are currently unswimmable....

When college graduates called on president Joe Biden to ease the burden of student loans, he responded. On Aug. 24, he announced a three-pronged plan that would provide up to $20,000 in loan cancellation...

During her senior year in college, Jessica Furiosi was sure of one thing – she would do anything to avoid a career in teaching.  “I wanted to do something different from my mom and all of my aunts....

Misconceptions about diet culture are spreading like wildfire. While brands continue to take on “eco-friendly” initiatives, prices climb, profits explode and environmental exploitation continues right...

Last school year, graduate Isabel Perez was awarded the University of Tampa scholarship. She was one of 29 people that were recognized.

Junior Helen Zou delivers a speech during Asian Culture Club' officer elections. Zou would later be elected treasurer.

When junior Karina Ostashchuk first came to Florida during the summer of 2019, her future was uncertain: her family had secured neither a job nor a home before the move. Surrounded by suburbs dotted with...

In preparation for the upcoming year, SGA held an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 30, in which sponsors Karie Miller and Sarah Bearss disclosed the responsibilities and requirements that a student...

When senior Zack Dayeh opened his letter of acceptance to the University of Florida, he was ecstatic. What he had been working toward his entire high school career was worth something that would last him...

Bracing for their most important performance of the year, the Concert band, Symphonic band and Wind Ensemble performed in a pre-Musical Performance Assessment concert on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.  “We...

Although this year has yet to end, counselors and administrators are already jumping ahead to prepare for next year, and a vital part of which has been handling course registration. On Wednesday, Feb....

Trying to educate 2,356 different students the same way is like trying to paint a rainbow with only one color. Whether a student is eligible for the Exceptional Student Education program, an Individualized...

With continued innovation, modern medicine resembles a Holy Grail— a network of drugs that provide healing and rejuvenation with few downsides. However, this is not everyone’s reality. Long lists of...

What freedoms are guaranteed by the First Amendment? The separation of powers is meant to balance what three arms of government? What were the key thoughts behind the "I have a dream" speech? Seniors...

After a year-long hiatus, clubs across campus have been ready for an enthusiastic return, and the student ambassadors were no exception. On Oct. 11, the club resumed hosting monthly lunches in the group...

For avid spenders, finding the funds for choice products is always a challenge, and buying off-brand items is a popular way to save. Fast-fashion brands like SHEIN and Romwe continue to enjoy sky-high...

The start of a new school year brings countless students to the guidance offices in search of answers, whether it be regarding college applications, online course registration, or volunteer hour forms.In...

Ruth Project founder and executive director Julia Squitteri and senior Jasmine Kaur stood before five Seminole County School Board members, the superintendent, and the school board attorney. Their goal:...

Three years after its addition to the foreign language program, Chinese finally meets the requirements to establish a chapter of the Chinese Honors Society. Chinese teacher Zhenzhen Zhang promptly started...

A speech with  Teacher of the Year Po Dickinson’s “mom jokes” might not be the most traditional thing to hear at an awards ceremony, but f 2021 has not been traditional anyways. On Monday, April...

It is nothing special to see a horror film following a demonic possession, supernatural communication, or malicious ghosts. This tendency repeats itself in “The Unholy,” released April 2. The film...

Beginning as just a speck on the vast horizon of a typical high school career, the concept of “adulthood” becomes tangible by the time senior graduation rolls around, when seniors are forced to confront...

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...

Social media has never been short of hypocrisy, controversy, and conflict.  Celebrities encouraging social distancing during the pandemic only to hop on a plane to the Bahamas a week later, is just one...

Starbucks, a franchise best known for pumpkin spice lattes and Nitro cold brews, has yet to run out of ways to revamp a standard cup of coffee. There seems to be a trend in incorporating nuts into signature...

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...

Two years after the Environmental Club’s hiatus, five students decided to restart it,  an effort that had ended after its previous sponsor, Marc Pooler, moved out of state.  The club plans to...

“Flash sale” signs and “50% off” banners are plastered on every store window, and for many shoppers, these advertisements are the opportunity of a lifetime. Every day, millions of frenzied clothing...

On Nov. 5, the boys bowling team placed 12th  in the FHSAA 3A state championships, falling 21 points short to Eau Gallie High School. The team had made its way to sixth place out of 22 teams during the...

Worldwide, the impending sense of doom concerning global warming has established itself in the minds of many.  The gradual rise of global temperatures has been an underlying issue with limited publicity...

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Seeking to spread awareness, the Netflix Original “Poacher” is certainly the elephant in the room because of its unique approach to engaging its audience.   Released Oct. 1, “Poacher” is a...

Dickison reads the script for the second session of the ELA exam in the media center. Juniors had to retake the test at the start of the year after it was canceled last year due to COVID-19.

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Netflix’s new dramatic comedy series, “The Last Word”, is an emotional roller coaster that will leave viewers either on the brink of tears or in a fit of laughter. The six part series was originally...

Crowded Drive-Thru at the McDonalds on E. Mitchell Hammock & Lockwood.