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The rain can be an inconvenience, a pleasure, or even a danger to students and staff at Steinbrenner. No matter how we interpret it though, it has been playing an important role in natural cycles. Design by Ash Podosek.

No Rain No Gain: What the Rain does for Steinbrenner

Ash Podosek / September 17, 2025

Towards the end of August (specifically from the 18th to the 29th), there were several rain showers in the Tampa area, some being strong enough to call forth thunder. This can happen at any time of day,...

Scientific theories claim time can slow down and speed up. On the other hand, psychologists have been saying that perception has a stronger impact on reality than we think. Photo designed by Canva Graphics.

Does Time Really Fly

Riley Rose, Staff Writer / September 15, 2025

Imagine cleaning out a closet for the new school year. But wait, there’s a small cardboard box in the way of the new shirt. Feeling tempted, you open the box, and inside is a treasure trove of old trinkets...

Swimmers take their mark and launch into the race. A snapshot of precision, training, and competition in motion. This swim meet was held at academy’s pool. Photo courtesy of Lily Gorgol.

Swim Meet Recap: September 3rd vs Steinbrenner Jesuit and Academy

Lily Gorgol / September 10, 2025

On Tuesday, September 3, the swim teams faced off against Steinbrenner, Jesuit, and Academy in what turned out to be a memorable night in the pool. Both teams left it all on the field, with the girls'...

Left to Right, Back row: Ashleybeth Calix-Sori, Ademy Malave, Lily Astin, Gianna Puntureri, Front row: Sophia Muzio, Carmen Valladares, Cora Carew, Allison Colon. Steinbrenner cheerleaders at the pep rally performing a routine for the incoming students. Traditionally, Steinbrenner cheerleaders perform at every pep rally. Photo courtesy of Isabel Liberos.

Steinbrenner’s first pep rally sparks school spirit!

Ademy Malave, Staff Writer / September 5, 2025

To kick off the new school year, Steinbrenner had its very first pep rally on August 29th to welcome incoming students into the school and to show them what it is to be a warrior!  The day started...

Students in the Steinbrenner cafeteria conversing over lunch served by the school. Steinbrenner has been serving warm meals to students since 2009. Photo courtesy of Weather Riley.

Yuck or Yum: What’s the Scoop on School Lunch?

Weather Riley, Director of Photography / May 2, 2025

Hillsborough County Schools has been providing students with nutritious meals for many years now. The cafeteria has become a part of students' daily lives, and many of them have developed a taste for certain...

A dump cake being cut into warm, gooey slices. This simple, eggless dessert made a quiet comeback from its Depression-era origins. Photo courtesy of Shirin Kohli.

How to Make the Simplest Cake from the Hardest Times

Shirin Kohli and Ademy Malave / April 30, 2025

During the Great Depression and World War II, families across the United States faced significant challenges in the kitchen due to widespread food shortages and strict rationing. Essential baking ingredients...

The famous Dubai chocolate bar, covered with golden glitter and green food coloring on a milk chocolate covering, stuffed with pistachio and tahini filling. The Schokolade Chocolate Factory in St. Petersburg has been serving fresh gourmet chocolate since 2004. Photo courtesy of Ademy Malave.

Dubai Chocolate’s Craze Drains Pistachio Supplies

Ademy Malave, Staff Writer / April 29, 2025

The viral Dubai Chocolate has been the most trending food on social media. A viral video featuring this chocolate gained 120 million views which sent the audience in a craze, with everyone trying to get...

Inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, leading up to the Gringotts Bank where the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride is. The dragon seen on top of the bank is the Ukranian Ironbelly dragon that is connected to the experience and storyline of the ride. Photo courtesy of Saule Kondra.

Seniors Move from Classrooms to Coasters at Grad Bash

Alyssa Galang, Editor in Chief / April 29, 2025

The 2024-2025 school year is coming to an end and Steinbrenner’s seniors are looking towards their next chapter after graduation. However, to wrap up their final weeks of high school, there are many...

A student at Steinbrenner listening to music through their Air Pods. Users often listen at high volumes which is proven to be a leading cause of hearing damage. Photo courtesy of Weather Riley.

A Silent Epidemic: Headphone-Induced Hearing Loss Spreading Among Teens

Weather Riley, Staff Writer / April 25, 2025

It is common to see students at Steinbrenner listening to music through their headphones, often loud enough that those passing by can hear it as well. However, this intense exposure has been linked to...

The strawberry shortcake pizookie at BJ’s which is one of the many flavors the restaurant offers. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse has been happily serving customers since 1978 and the recent spark of popularity with their pizookies has brought in millions of customers. Photo courtesy of Maxwell Michaels.

The BJ’s Pizookie Craze

Maxwell Michaels and Lia Hurley / April 21, 2025

If the word hasn’t gotten around yet, BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse have been the topic of conversation due to their world famous Pizookies.   A Pizookie is a large cookie cake with a scoop of...

Students at FSPA enjoying their time together while working in a contest and dressing up according to their district. At the convention, there were photography contests provided as well as writing and videomaking for kids to participate in. Photo courtesy of Weather Riley

Live from Orlando: FSPA is Here!

Brissie Nguyen / April 14, 2025

Annually, a convention called FSPA (Florida Scholastic Press Association) occurs where students from schools like Robinson, Hagerty, and even Steinbrenner High School have the chance to attend. This year,...

Inside the world-famous Carnegie Hall building where students are preparing to perform for the first time. This trip was the first time Steinbrenner’s orchestra got the opportunity to perform on this stage and the students had an educational and unique experience. Photo courtesy of Larissa Cadet.

Steinbrenner Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

Gelysa Rojas, Staff Writer / April 3, 2025

Steinbrenner High School’s orchestra class got the opportunity to have an unforgettable experience traveling to New York City from March 26th to March 29th. This trip was not only a chance to explore...

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