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Members of Best Buddies and Fashion Club celebrate with handmade bracelets before the beginning of the Friendship Walk. This event brought together Best Buddies clubs from all over Central Florida.
Best Buddies participates in annual Friendship Walk
Lia Miller, Opinions Editor | April 29, 2024
Crime Scene Analyzer Allison Boza visits forensic classes on Wednesday, April 24. Boza discussed her daily life as a CSA, as well as how she is able to deal with difficult scenes.
Crime scene analyzer Allison Boza guest lectures to forensics classes
Lillie Overton, Staff Reporter | April 26, 2024

A crime scene analyzer's job can be pretty tough, so sometimes Allison Boza takes a break from her stomach-retching...

Senior Angel Alvarez performs “As it Was” by Harry Styles. While the Shredded Rat have been practicing for months, they came up with the name of the band at the last minute.
A night of fun: Sammys Awards hosted by leadership
Greta Carrasco, Online Editor | April 19, 2024

Five seniors, two songs and a room filled with flashing lights. The Shredded Rat, a band consisting...

French Honor Society secretary Lauren Bliss names inductees to get their certificate and sign their respective book. Hagerty’s 18th annual language induction was held at the auditorium from 6:30-7:30p.m.
Language clubs combine for induction ceremony
Greta Carrasco, Online Editor | April 12, 2024

All eyes are on the mother candle, the symbol of upper class students passing the torch or “flame”...

Pitcher Rachel Matthiesen warms up against Lake Brantley. Mattiesen pitched seven innings, only allowing one run.
Not for softies
Lia Miller, Opinions Editor | April 16, 2024
Pitcher Braden Toro throws the ball in a game against Winter Springs. Toro was named first team in NHSI.
Baseball wins sixth at National High School Invitational
Holly Smyers, Staff Reporter | April 15, 2024

The boys baseball team walked on the field to play the Chaparral Firebirds in the National High School...

Attacker Parker Mediavilla protects his stick against a defender. The boys varsity lacrosse team lost to Timber Creek 12-3.
Boys lacrosse beats Oviedo
Ava West, Sports editor | April 15, 2024

The score was 5-5 and the boys lacrosse team was heading into overtime versus Oviedo. In the first two...

Its The Little Things: [CENSORED]
It's The Little Things: [CENSORED]
Lia Miller and Holly Smyers | April 18, 2024
Child actors do a typically excellent job of portraying their roles on screen. However, behind closed doors, the reality for some was quite harrowing.
Under the spotlight: Child actors disclose horror stories
Jolin Alcindor, Staff Reporter | April 18, 2024

Warning: This story contains discussion of abuse, sexual assault and other sensitive topics. When...

Junior Gabriella Navarro reviews Holly Blacks The Cruel Prince. She loves how the author broke literary norms and fantasy stereotypes.
Booktalk: "The Cruel Prince"
Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor | April 17, 2024

“The Cruel Prince” is the first book in “The Folk of the Air” series by Holly Black. It revolves...

While Hagerty has a plethora of helpful technology, students could become too dependent on these digital tools. Students will therefore not be able to develop skills like communication or critical thinking for life beyond high school.
Proceed with caution
Blueprint staff | April 15, 2024

A scanning system for bus IDs, standardized tests online and an improved wifi network: Technology is...

Students can check the updated laws and policies on the SCPS website. There are many different aspects that go into the jobs of the school board, and students have opinions on the laws and policies that affect daily life.
On Board
Holly Smyers, Staff Reporter | April 28, 2024
The Minga app notifies students when they are late to school. The maximum amount of tardies allowed before a detention has to be served is three.
Locked In
Ava Strzalko, Staff Reporter | April 23, 2024

Everyone has their own morning routine: some wake up early to catch the bus on time; some drive themselves...

Rent and housing prices continue to rise across the nation, especially in Florida. This has raised questions about how and if Gen Z will be able to successfully support themselves if the housing market continues rising at the current rate.
High-risers: Central Florida housing prices continue to increase
Isaiah Macri, Staff Reporter | April 22, 2024

Picture working a full-time job, saving your money and still not having enough to afford rent—let alone...

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