A kitty conundrum

Lorenzo Bright, Writer
April 20, 2012

By Lorenzo Bright      Ever thought that something was missing in a friend’s life? Is there a never ending void in their heart? To fill these voids, maybe they need a little bit of sunshine to brighten up their lives. For any students that love animals out there, there is hope! Everyone... (more...)

Teens crave the Hunger Games: From one student’s perspective

Lorenzo Bright, Writer
March 8, 2012

By Lorenzo Bright      Imagine. You’re sitting at home, watching footage of the Iraq war and a game show in your television’s picture in picture. What do you do? Do you, like the rest of us, choose to change the channel, besides; there are vampire movies to watch! *wink wink* Or, are... (more...)

Destroying destructive decisions

Lorenzo Bright, Writer
February 14, 2012

By Lorenzo Bright   “[I worry about] teachers, love, and friendships,” said one sophomore. This student is not alone. Most teenagers live busy lives, filled with factors that can cause unwanted stress. Every teenager has to learn how to juggle tests, relationships, family, school,... (more...)

Breaking Dawn starts breaking hearts: A review

Lorenzo Bright, Writer
January 4, 2012

By Lorenzo Bright             At the stroke of midnight on November 18th, many people flocked to theaters to quench their thirst for the highly anticipated Twilight love saga, Breaking Dawn: Part 1. After Stephanie Meyer spent three books describing the love triangle between Edward,... (more...)

Giving thanks in their own way

Lorenzo Bright, Writer
November 30, 2011

By Lorenzo Bright      On Thanksgiving Day, a 10th grade student woke up to a very familiar smell filling his house with a pleasing aroma. Thanksgiving is a time of year when family comes together for a meal. But, it is not always celebrated the same in different households. The students... (more...)

A man, a father, a teacher

Lorenzo Bright, Writer
November 2, 2011

By Lorenzo Bright      Recently, a Palm Harbor High School teacher and her husband were hit and killed in an auto accident. This is remarkably similar to what happened to our very own science teacher, Mr. Simmons. On October 1st, 2011, just after 8 p.m., Mr. Michael Simmons was crossing... (more...)

Deputy cracks down on cyberbullying

Lorenzo Bright, Writer
August 31, 2011

By Lorenzo B. Imagine the first day of high school as a freshman. High school is new, and you know only a few people. You’re scared, you’re confused, and maybe even lost. As you walk through the hallways alone, someone comes up and calls you a hurtful name. Then when you get home, the same... (more...)