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Mock Trial team places second at county competition
A gathering of the top twelve teams in Broward, Mock Trial County was held Friday, Feb. 7. The AHS team traveled to the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale with 12 students, six for prosecution and six for defense. … Keep Reading
A fair share of poetry: Renaissance Festival
The English Honor Society (EHS) and Dead Poets Society (DPS) held their third annual Renaissance Festival Sunday, Feb. 9 in the Educational Environmental Center (EEC). … Keep Reading
MUN team illuminates at ILMUNC
Taking their public speaking skills to Philadelphia, the Model United Nations (MUN) team showcased their abilities at the highly competitive Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC). Held Jan. 30 to Feb. 2 at the University of Pennsylvania, ILMUNC hosted … Keep Reading
Library’s sign-in system signs out
Students may wonder why every time they step into the library, whether for two minutes or two hours, they are required to sign in. The simplest explanation is that this sign-in system works as a precautionary measure. … Keep Reading
Seizing the scholastic side
Students from across Broward County submitted pieces from a variety of categories to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards in mid-December in hopes of receiving recognition for their creative talents. After a panel of judges reviewed all the submissions, the … Keep Reading
What’s our status: Iran and U.S. Relations
The tension between the U.S. and Iran re-intensified this new year as Iran responded bitterly. These chain of events that unfolded leave citizens in the dark, leaving many thinking: where are we now? … Keep Reading
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Equal play does not mean equal pay
According to a study conducted by Athlete Assessments, 40% of people involved in professional sports are women. However, their sporting events only make up around six to eight percent of televised and media coverage. … Keep Reading
Reshaping our conscious
With so many distractions constantly clouding our lives, just sitting down and living in the moment remains a challenge. A conscious lifestyle can help you make intuitive decisions leaving you excited and able to live the life you desire. … Keep Reading
The Florida Baker Act: A Short Term Solution for a Long Term Issue
The intentions behind the law seem good-hearted, but after almost 50 years, the Baker Act needs to change if it aims to cause change. … Keep Reading
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Living a single life on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day may mean greetings with roses and heart shaped chocolates. Although many interpret it as a day to focus on their relationships, for the single people out there, this article will explain how you can go it alone. … Keep Reading
Making an (app)earance
Last month, Florida representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz chose Riffle as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge in Florida’s 23rd district … Keep Reading
Politicizing Heritage
Politicizing the school’s name began in April 2018 when a student started the Instagram account @AHS_conservatives, posting conservative political memes to get their message across. … Keep Reading
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Varsity girls soccer falls short vs Chiefs in regional semifinals
Three days removed from overcoming the fourth-seeded North Broward Prep, the Lady Patriots collided with the first-seeded Chiefs in hopes of pulling off another upset to keep their goals of a state title alive Feb. 14. … Keep Reading
Cheering loud and proud: Football mom Jackie Francois
From students cheering on their athletic friends to parents supporting their children, the bleachers house an integral part of sporting events. One such mom, Ms. Jackie Francois, brings life to football games as she cheers on her son. … Keep Reading
Varsity girls soccer advance to regional semifinals after 2-0 victory
With their season on the line, the girls varsity soccer team traveled to Coconut Creek to play in the regional quarterfinals of the class 4a state tournament. The Lady Patriots faced off against North Broward Prep Tuesday, Feb. 11. … Keep Reading
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Peas In a Pod(cast): 4 Podcasts that should be on your list
Listening to music can sometimes get old, making you want to either switch the song or find something else entirely. Podcasts make great things to listen to when you want to find out information or listen to a show without … Keep Reading
Northwestern University Campus Review
Located in Evanston, Ill. 12 miles from downtown Chicago, Northwestern University acts as a hub of research and creativity across multiple disciplines. … Keep Reading
All together for All State weekend
Upon their return from time off during winter break, students from various areas of the arts travelled to their respective All State conventions after the first week of school. … Keep Reading