This week there has been a fight every day. It also followed to the next week to make a total count of seven fights. Palmetto is turning into teammates and best friends turning against each other. These fights are over looking at someone sideways or over a relationship. These are not things we should be…
Bandaids are the new bras?
A local Manatee County high school has been in the headlines recently for a rather odd dress-code encounter with one of their students. 17-year-old Lizzy Martinez showed up to Braden River High School in a dark grey shirt and no bra, the morning of April 2nd. Lizzy was called into the office during her fifth…
How To Prevent Car Break-ins
Each year, $1.255 billion in personal items are stolen from vehicles in about 1.85 million thefts; and for every theft, experts estimate, there are several break-ins and attempted break-ins. An immense reason why there are car break-ins are from unlocked doors. Even if you aren’t going to be away from your vehicle for very long,…
Make Award Winning Cupcakes in Your Own Kitchen!
Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes Truffle: ¼ c heavy cream ¼ c butter 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips Bring heavy cream and ¼ cup butter to a boil. Add the chocolate chips and gently stir until smooth. Pour melted chocolate into a small glass casserole dish and place in the refrigerator to set. Once it is cooled…
The East Manatee Admiral’s Road To Victory
The East Manatee Admirals, a local competitive hockey league, had an exciting night, Friday, February 16. The team composed of a combination of Lakewood Ranch and Palmetto High School students won the Lightning Cup, the local area championship, beating East Lake 5-3. The Admirals then moved on to the State Championship losing in a shoot-out…
The Best Pizza You Will Ever Eat.
Why would I make a pizza from scratch when I could just call Dominoes and get one delivered? I’m glad you asked. This masterpiece of a pizza will make any pizza you can buy taste like cardboard by comparison. Also, it is cheaper, more customizeable, and more enjoyable than anything you could buy. With all…
Parkland Students Lead the March for Change: Demanding Action
Last week there was a fatal school shooting at Broward County school Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. 18 lives were taken in this tragedy, placing it third on the list of the deadliest school shootings in US history. Facing many critics, a team of survivors, some being Cameron Kasky, Emma Gonzalez, David Hogg, and Sarah Chadwick,…
Not Ghetto Palmetto
Recently, as many are aware, Palmetto High has been gifted with a technology grant. With this grant, teachers who do not have access to a ceiling projector received smart TVs. The 65 inch smart TVs have taken over many Palmetto classrooms. This grant has allowed Palmetto to take a step in the right direction and…
Spotlight Athlete: Kenny Brown
On Friday, February 9th, Palmetto High School’s Varsity Basketball team said farewell to their four year player, Kenny Brown. The Tigers took on the Southeast High School Seminoles for senior night and won 80-71. In the first few minutes of the game, the Tigers were trailing behind the Seminoles, but came back to lead for…
Palmetto High School Signing Day
Wednesday, February 7, was National Signing Day. Signing Day is usually the first Wednesday in February where High School seniors sign a letter of intent to show family and friends where they will be attending for the next four years. Although most seniors wait to sign on Signing Day, some seniors also do early signing.…