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People walking to different tents that are set up selling food and gifts. Festivals are hosted every year to celebrate the culture and spread positivity for the new year. Photo courtesy of Shiv Kewalramani.

Lunar New Year: Year of the Wood Snake

Brissie Nguyen and Alyssa Galang / February 12, 2025

January 29th marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year. Based on the Chinese calendar, this year has a new zodiac sign which is a wood snake symbolizing wisdom and transformation....

Gasparilla attendees lined up, after the parade floats have passed by and left many beads and trash along the road.  Every piece of trash left behind matters and can negatively impact the environment and wildlife. Photo courtesy of Trey Riley.

From Confetti to Cleanup at the Gasparilla

Weather Riley and Aryana Santiago / February 10, 2025

The Gasparilla parade celebrates Tampa's legendary past and attracts thousands of people each year. While it is a fun way to spend your weekend- it is important to understand the environmental impact it...

The damage in Tropicana Field as a result of Hurricane Milton. The strong winds tore the tarp-covered roof to shreds, causing intense water damage to the stadium, which will cost millions of dollars to repair. Photo courtesy of Tampa Bay Rays.

Tropicana Field Takes a Hit

The legendary Tropicana Field, Home of the Tampa Bay Rays, has certainly seen better days since the infamously destructive Hurricane Milton tore through Florida less than 4 months ago. The most noticeable...

A car wreck, using a real vehicle, is staged outside Steinbrenner near the car line. This is used to bring awareness to the dangers of reckless driving. Photo courtesy of Weather Riley

Buckle Up for Battle of the Belts

Weather Riley and Surya Gutala / January 6, 2025

The Battle of the Belts, a statewide program to encourage young drivers and passengers to wear their seatbelts, is back at Steinbrenner this year. Here at Steinbrenner, Ms. Haskell has been running the...

The Poetry Jam participants with guest poet Sam Obeid after the top three winners were announced. Each winner received a gift card as a prize for their outstanding performance of their own poetry. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Galang.

Voices Unleashed at Poetry Jam

Alyssa Galang and Aryana Santiago / December 20, 2024

On Dec. 13th, Steinbrenner students were able to unleash their inner creativity by attending the Poetry Jam. The event was held in Steinbrenner’s Media Center all day where participating students were...

The sophomore powderpuff team posing before their big win in the tournament. The team prepared for the game with multiple practices beforehand to make sure they’re well prepared. Photo courtesy of Evan Eagle.

Sophomore’s Crowned Powderpuff Champs

Anita Vehrs and Jaime Vergara / December 19, 2024

The Steinbrenner Warriors are taking part in a very popular and exciting event this year called Powderpuff, where the girls become the football players, and the guys are the cheerleaders.   Each grade...

In the past gas prices were not as high as they are today. Now they are affecting Americans in their everyday life. We can fix this by changing our means of transportation. Photo courtesy of Saule Kondra.

Fuel Your Wallets

Anita Vehrs / December 4, 2024

Gas prices are higher than ever, reaching almost four dollars per gallon in much of the U.S. There is much to think about in handling the oil demand and production that puts stress on citizens. The impact...

Eggs are varying in prices, along with many other everyday items. Inflation is causing simple items to be unaffordable.

Inflation V. The People of Tampa Bay

Caroline Lord / November 22, 2024

 In the past two years grocery prices have increased vastly. Becoming an ongoing issue that is affecting almost everyone. Dr. Micheal Snipes, an Associate Instructor of Economics at USF, explains in detail...

Self-checkout machines at Publix Super Market at Northgate Square. Self-checkout has evolved from a convenience to a challenge to the disabled. Photo courtesy of Weather Riley.

The Impact of Self-Checkout on The Disabled

Weather Riley, Leyla Harrell, and Aryana Santiago / November 21, 2024

“One can become a person with a disability at any moment” said Kenneth Shiotani, a disability rights attorney for the National Disability Rights Association (NDRA). What many do not realize is the...

 A phone pouch in a classroom holding phones for the class period. These phone restricting tools have been used in the past years to improve the learning environment. Photo courtesy of Abbey Rives.

Dialing down distractions

Abbey Rives, Tyler Law, and Gelysa Rojas / November 21, 2024

 High schools in Hillsborough County have experienced changes in their cell phone policies. Cell phones have become an issue as they are starting to distract students from learning and being interactive.   These...

Pet Euthanasia in Tampa Bay has been having a decrease in their unethical euthanasia. In the past there have been major spikes in euthanasia. Photo courtesy of Ademy Malave.

Pet Euthanasia in Tampa

Across the world, pet owners turn to euthanasia as a compassionate choice to help their pets pass peacefully when illness, injury, or old age severely impacts their quality of life. Euthanasia is rooted...

Trash on the beach has a negative impact on not only the waters but also the people around. Vacationers may leave their soda cans and such behind without a second though. This has been one of the leading causes of beach pollution.

Keeping Clean

Lia Hurley, Bella Reincke, and Marina Salvador / November 21, 2024

The beautiful beaches of Florida are among some of the best in the world to come to relax on vacation or retire. There are endless miles of pale sandy shores to enjoy throughout the state that offer an...

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