The 150th Belmont Stake Race was one of records. Justify, a three year old chestnut American Thoroughbred has officially become the second, completely undefeated horse to win the prestige title of Triple Crown Winner(second to Seattle Slew in 1977) under the hall of fame jockey or rider, Mike Smith. Previously only 12 other horses have won the…
Starbucks: Hold The Straws
On July 9th Starbucks took a monumental step towards reducing plastic pollution. Starbucks announced that by 2020 all stores will phase out single use plastic straws. Starbucks which has always openly advertised its commitment towards sustainable solutions. Starbucks instead has replaced single use straws with a new lid that can be described as an “adult…
March for Our Lives: Road to Change
Four months have passed since the deadly massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School occurred. Students and supporters across the country are holding strong to the movement being led by strong willed and determined activists Emma Gonzalez and David Hogg. On June 15th the revolutionary movement changes grounds in further efforts to inform the younger generation…
University of South Florida Reunites to Make Stronger Impact in Community
The University of South Florida(USF) system includes three separately accredited universities, The University of South Florida in Tampa, The University of South Florida in Saint Petersburg, and The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee in Sarasota. Traditionally ever since USF St. Petersburg formed its own campus the universities have all offered separate diploma’s even since 2004.…
The Royal Wedding: Creating a New Tradition
With nearly 2 billion watchers, the Royal Wedding earned its status as the most important wedding of the century. Patient fans lined the streets as Meghan Markle rode by in a vintage Rolls Royce accompanied by the only family that she had at the wedding, her mother. When Meghan arrived at St. George’s Chapel, the…
Sudden Death of Designer Kate Spade
Around 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 5th, designer Kate Spade was found dead in her home by her maid. NYPD has reported that their current speculation for cause of death was a suicide because she was found hanging in her bedroom. Kate was 55 years old and left behind her husband, Andy Spade, and 13…
Santa Fe High School Shooting-10 killed and 13 injured
May 18th was a normal Friday for most of us, but it was not for Santa Fe High School located just outside of Houston, Texas. Around 7:30 a 17-year-old man by the name Dimitrios Pagourtzis starting shooting in the art building at Santa Fe High School. There has so far been 10 people confirmed dead, nine…
McDonald’s Worth a Mustang
This past week, Palmetto High School participated in a fund-raising event where students and staff test drove luxury cars in order to raise money for the school. However, this normally boring exercise around in circles was given an interesting twist when one of the cars , a Mustang, disappeared for longer than usual.…
Summer Ways~Coachella Daze
Coachella is a synonymous name between all hipsters, music-lovers, wanna be youtubers, and party-goers alike. The popular music and arts festival in Coachella Valley, California kicks off the summer music festival season in the U.S.. This year, it took place from Friday April 13th to Sunday April 22nd. It featured performances from some of the…
Palmetto High “Doubles Up” at Districts
The Palmetto Tigers boys and girls’ tennis teams made their way up to Treasure Cove, St. Petersburg for a district tournament on April 17th and 18th. Both teams played high ranking individuals from many different schools and gave their most valiant efforts, but fell just short of making it to regionals. However, three freshmen played…