Trendy topics come to life
Grace Mercer, Staff Reporter
September 20, 2019
Every year for a week, students dress as characters from movies, books, and television shows. Students walk around in vivid costumes, solicitous clothing, hats, and DIY’s. This year’s homecoming week kicked off on Sept. 9: character day. On character day, many students dressed as VSCO girls, stealing...
College Board decides not to implement adversity scores
Madeleine Katz, Online Editor in Chief
September 16, 2019
After receiving backlash for the new adversity score SAT tool for colleges, the College Board decided to get rid of the program before it had the chance to be put into effect. During an interview with AP News, David Coleman, the chief executive of the College Board said, “The idea of a single score was ...
19th St. closes, re-opens, and closes again
Emma Behrmann, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2019
An excavator crane, pile of dirt, and drainage block the path to several Palm Harbor homes. 19th St. has closed, re-opened, and closed again within the past two weeks. 19th St. provides access to Palm Harbor zoned neighborhoods including Barrington Oaks, Arbor Glen, Pipers Meadow, and Sever's Land...
Dog disease
Alexis Cesarini, Staff Reporter
May 16, 2019
Brucellosis, also called Mediterranean fever, is an infectious bacterial disease that has a variety of symptoms. Its causes include ingestion of unpasteurized milk or exposure to raw meat. Working around infected animals can count as exposure, or even breathing the same air. The disease is zoonotic,...
Exam Season
Eli Thompson, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2019
Throughout the year, students work towards getting the best grades achievable by completing loads of homework and studying for hours to prepare for tests. As the end of the year rolls around, students begin having to cram for hours on end to studying for final exams. Taking final exams is just a part of school,...
Some teachers have worked at PHU since the start
Grace Mercer, Staff Reporter
December 20, 2018
Some teachers have been here for two summers or for over two decades. There are not too many, but there are a few teachers who have been teaching from the beginning,1996. Ms. Becky Bride has said to be one of the first teachers since day one. She teaches different levels of math: honors, IB and AP....
Ball in St.Petersburg awards prominent journalists
Madeleine Katz, Online Editor
December 13, 2018
While sitting in class waiting for the bell to ring, I refreshed my emails with only the expectation of more emails popping up under the “promotions” tab, but instead, an unexpected email came up under “primary.” It was an invitation to the Poynter Institute's annual Bowtie Ball on Dec 8. wh...
Canes Cafe’, “It’s all about the U”
Jacyn McCrudden, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2018
News about a new convenience store called Canes Cafe has been swarming student social media feeds. Which of course with a lot of publicity comes with a lot of questions of what the store is and what it actually is about. One of the main reasons why the store was made is because the owner, Vince Pa...
Asian Longhorned Tick could cause health issues
Jacob Costantino, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2018
Yes, ticks are those little bugs that have eight legs, look like miniature spiders, and suck on blood. Though that isn’t the reason that the CDC is worried about them. Ticks carry disease such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, rocky mountain spotted fever, and other types of spotted fever. Because...
Importance of the SAT
Alexis Cesarini, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2018
The Scholastic Assessment Test, better known as the SAT, is understood to be one of the biggest factors in a student’s high school career. Counselors, teachers, parents, and coaches have all told their students at some point that they need to take this test and they need to get a good score. But w...
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Delaney Wildermuth, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2019
It’s Homecoming season, Palm Harbor! Time to show some spirit, watch some football, and dress to the nines. To prepare, Mr. Mullaney and the Powderpuff crew worked with...
Chaetan Prabhu and Jake McMullen
April 2, 2019
Signing with a college is one of the most important moments in a softball player’s career. There are plenty of factors to consider, and many influences on a player’s decision....
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Cassie Santella, Staff Reporter
September 12, 2019
Teen Leaders at the YMCA is an annual club for teens ages 13-18. The purpose of the club is to encourage a life-long spirit of service, enhance leadership skills, and foster...
December 20, 2018
Choir celebrates the holidays by singing Christmas carols
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