Monthly Archives: February 2018

By Jeffery Laux Has the genre of rap died? The golden age of Hip-Hop has left the building…or has it just evolved into a new sub-genre. The continuous formula for every mainstream rap song consists of 808 trap beats, auto-tune and regurgitated vocabulary. Arguments could be made to say, Kendrick […]

The Death of Rap?

 in Editorials and Opinions
By Isabelle Lounsberry Mrs. Cooke— Weaver, previous assistant principal and current Business teacher here at Apopka has returned to the classroom this year. She grew up in Florida, but not in Apopka. However, her love for the school shows through the work she has done and the connections she has […]

Former Assistant Principal Cooke- Weaver

 in Getting to Know...
By Isabelle Lounsberry 17-year-old Al Smith, a junior here at Apopka High School, is a very active member of both the school and the LGBT community. Naturally talented in art, academics, and theatre, he has a well-rounded set of skills and interests. Al also has an affinity for psychology, specifically gender […]

Al Smith—A Creative Genius

 in Getting to Know...
By Jamari Saint Cyr Have you ever wondered who is behind school pride inspired pep rallies or the homecoming dance? These are only a couple of the many events that the Apopka High Student Government Association, or SGA, orchestrates throughout the school year. SGA is steered by Mr. Peters, who has […]

SGA at a Glance

 in Clubs and Activities
By Michaela Etienne and Val Pierre There are three holidays each year that almost everyone looks forward to: Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Valentine’s Day. Since we’ve already celebrated Christmas and Thanksgiving, it’s now time for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day isn’t simply a day where you give each other cards, boxes of […]

Can You Feel the Love?

 in Around Campus
By Jordan Jenkins For the better part of a decade, superheroes have been perhaps the most dominant force within popular culture — and nowhere is this more true than in the realm of film. While this trend was certainly initiated by earlier films such as The Dark Knight and Iron […]

Black Panther – Movie Review

 in Arts and Entertainment
By Jeffery Laux The boys are back in business as they are looking forward to another great year in the 2018 season. Coming off of a solid 8-6 record for their last season’s effort proved to be motivating as this year’s team consists of seven seniors that are ready to […]

The Lacrosse Boys Are Back In Business

 in Athletics
By Cassidy Johnson The stereotypical representation of Valentine’s Day depicts starry-eyed lovers, heart-shaped gifts, and a commercially-motivated celebration of love. However, this one day is a double-sided coin. While it may be filled with jovial affection for some, Valentine’s Day can still serve as the epitome of loneliness for those […]

Is Cupid Stupid?

 in Around Campus
By Lenaia Powell Want to go into art or graphic design after high school? Believe it or not, photography is probably your best bet to get exposure to it all. It is commonly misunderstood that photography doesn’t count as a form of art, but as the two teachers of the […]

EXPOSED!

 in Arts and Entertainment