Commentary: School safety combats change
On Jan. 22, it was a charter school parking lot in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a cafeteria in Italy, Texas. On Jan. 23, it was a high school in Benton,…
Review: Maze Runner: The Death Cure focuses on death and destruction
In the third movie of its series, Maze Runner: The Death Cure focuses on action rather than developing relationships among characters. While the movie contains great realistic visuals, it does…
Local taco joint launches third location
With locations in downtown Orlando and the Milk District, Gringos Locos launched a third location earlier this month. The new restaurant lacks adequate space but makes up for it with…
Review: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle does not meet expectations
It feels unfair to call Jumanji: Welcome the Jungle, a sequel to the beloved 1995 Robin Williams hit when the two movies have no more in common than their titles.…
Review: The Greatest Showman exemplifies wonderment
The Greatest Showman, perhaps the greatest movie musical of 2017, premiered on Dec. 10. The movie revolves around the production of The Greatest Show, and the diverse entertainment it brings…
Veg Fest grows plant-based awareness
As population increases exponentially, the impact of our dietary and life choices becomes more prevalent. VegFest, an annual vegan festival, promotes healthy and sustainable lifestyles. On Oct. 28, Veg Fest…
Staff Commentary: Las Vegas tragedy
As cliche as it may sound, in the face of tragedy and adversity, people unite. We have seen it time and time again. We especially saw it when the worst…
Schools need nutritional meals
Whether students like it or not, proper nutrition provides them the chance to grow and develop. School breakfasts and lunches should supply required nutritional values for a healthy lifestyle. However,…
Financial literacy benefits students’ futures
Students spend their high school years learning topics that help them pass state or nationally mandated exams, but do not provide much benefit after high school. Requiring students to take…
Gap year provides students with new experiences
In a world that constantly changes, social and educational norms evolve everyday. A gap year is a year between leaving school and starting college or university that is usually spent…