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New Bright Futures bill will affect students’ futures
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program might be adjusted with a newly proposed bill. Seeking to bridge a national shortage of technical workers, this new bill, if passed, will immediately affect students in college and high school. … Keep Reading
Literary Magazine releases “Expressions”
The Literary Magazine, “Expressions,” took on a new platform this year, as staff adjusted to changes due to COVID-19. Opting for a website as opposed to the usual magazine structure, this year's theme was (dis)connected, with photographs and captions evoking … Keep Reading
Dr. Seuss cancelled
While his stories are celebrated by parents and children alike for tackling issues ranging from environmentalism to the dangers of greed, some have not stood the test of time. Six of his books, including his debut novel, will no longer … Keep Reading
Newsmagazine releases third issue
With a new year came a new issue of “The Patriot Post.” Featuring the ignorance plaguing the country and ways to remedy it as the cover story, the newsmagazine covers topics ranging from cultural appropriation to Black History Month. … Keep Reading
Graduation plans announced
After the pandemic prompted the cancellation of some senior activities, administration emailed seniors and senior parents an update on graduation. … Keep Reading
Heritage breaks the internet, students break dress code
At the end of last school year, this year’s seniors convened via Google Meets to vote on the Homecoming theme. Now, a pandemic later, students both virtual and in person are dressing up to the senior-voted days. March 1 through … Keep Reading
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Subject Tests and SAT Essays: An unnecessary hassle
Some teachers and students may feel upset at the change, but ultimately, this was for the best. Taking an unnecessary, more expensive and time-consuming portion of the test only serves to waste both the student’s and the grader’s time. … Keep Reading
Reasons to be positive in 2021
2020 was probably one of the worst years mankind has ever lived to see. However, the dawn of 2021 is now upon us, giving everyone a reason to be optimistic and have a positive outlook on what the new year … Keep Reading
POC: What it means to me
In a world of heightened racial tensions, a greater variety of terms and information denoting certain groups variety is emerging. As a term that serves to combine all minorities as one, is POC, people of color, an effective term? … Keep Reading
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Vaccinate against misinformation superspreader
This past year, a pandemic ravaged the world. Events, and people, became COVID superspreaders, transmitting the virus rapidly. However, there’s another disease plaguing the 21st century: opinion-based misinformation. … Keep Reading
Celebrating Women’s History Month
A month to celebrate the achievements women have made in the United States, Women’s History Month started as a week celebrated locally in Santa Rosa, Calif., in 1978. … Keep Reading
The complexities of a Black History Month
A national holiday in the United States, Black History Month celebrates, every February the often unremembered and overlooked accomplishments and history of Black Americans. During this month, special attention is given to Black-focused studies through specialized school curriculums, special events … Keep Reading
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Pon joins Panamanian Women National Soccer team
Varsity girls soccer athlete junior Diana Pon will join the Panamanian Women National Soccer team in their upcoming FIFA friendly game versus Japan in the Japan National Stadium. … Keep Reading
Varsity girls lacrosse eases past Archbishop
In search of extending their win streak to three games, the varsity girls lacrosse team hosted Archbishop McCarthy Wednesday, March 17, at home as part of the team’s senior night. … Keep Reading
Patriots win fourth consecutive State Championship
With only one game left in the varsity girls basketball team’s way, the Lady Patriots took on Palm Bay in the FHSAA Class 5A State Championship, with a chance to win the title for a fourth time in a row. … Keep Reading
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Obscura: Luz
Known for her Youtube music covers and self-composed songs, singing personality Luz Corrigan, “Luz,” has grown a small platform over the past year, taking the indie alternative genre by storm. … Keep Reading
TV Show Review: “WandaVision”
“WandaVision,” a TV series streaming on Disney+ as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), follows Wanda Maximoff after the events of the Marvel movie “Avengers: Endgame.” … Keep Reading
Reigning in representation
While we continue to observe the people who fought for freedom and representation, here are some shows that celebrate Black stories and not trauma. … Keep Reading