Top of Class: Barfield balances academics and arts
Lauren Barfield is one of 27 valedictorians. What college do you plan to attend? “Florida State University.” What do you intend to major in? “Instrumental Music Education.” What other colleges…
COVID-19 sparks solidarity
The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 quickly spread to over 1.3 million cases, with a death toll of more than 78 thousand, according to the Wall Street Journal. The virus evokes…
OCPS implements Distance Learning during extended break
After originally extending spring break to March 30 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, OCPS pushed back school another two weeks and intends to reconvene April 15. In the meantime,…
Movies, TV shows and books to keep COVID-19 cabin fever at bay
Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus, health officials advocate more and more for self-imposed quarantine. Enforced quarantine on a national level seems unlikely as the Constitution…
Lady Braves Basketball defeats Lake Minneola Hawks
The Lady Braves Basketball team defeated Lake Minneola 65-43 in an away game Jan. 24. The first quarter started out strong with senior Madeline Morales scoring a three-pointer in the…
Family owned Italian restaurant becomes dementia friendly
Head chef and co-owner of the Meatball Stoppe, Isabella Morgia always refers to her restaurant as home. As of Jan 23, Morgia’s ‘home’ began offering special accommodations to provide dementia…
Photo Gallery: Lady Braves basketball loses to Seminole
Click here to view a photo gallery of the Lady Braves basketball game against Seminole on Jan. 17.
Greta Thunberg rallies youth for change
Youth activist Greta Thunberg caused a stir on an international level with her worldwide School Strike for Climate last month. Thunberg originally began the movement by skipping school alone every…
Lumineers’ “III” proves cinematic masterpiece
After releasing album III the Lumineers prove once again their ability to write a commanding album through their unique storytelling, classic Americana style and narrative vignettes. The third of their…
Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mrs. Rodriguez Jorge
How would you describe yourself? I’m organized, friendly, and I’m always happy. Where are you from? Puerto Rico, I came over to Florida when I was 8. Where did you…