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The Lightning Strike

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The Lightning Strike

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The Lightning Strike

Josh Katz

Josh Katz, Staff Writer

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Psychology in fashion, how clothing can affect your mood

Josh Katz, Managing/Opinion Editor
May 8, 2023

     Whether you wake up and throw on sweatpants and a sweater, or jeans and a flannel (Krop colors of course), you might not realize that what you...

Key to Success: What music is best for studying?

Josh Katz, Managing/Opinion Editor
May 8, 2023

     Imagine this: it’s late at night, you've been studying for hours and nothing is working. One more look at your notebook and you might go crazy....

CAP advisor Jan Spivak, secures student’s futures

Josh Katz, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023

From saving students hundreds in standardized testing to millions in college tuition, College Assistance Program (CAP) Advisor Jan Spivak spends her work...

Affirmative action is soon to be absent

Josh Katz, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023

As of October 2022, with updates to be issued in June 2023, the Supreme Court began listening to cases challenging affirmative action policies by students...

Girl’s bowling teams rolls out the win

Josh Katz, Managing Editor
March 3, 2023

The Girls Bowling team has maintained a 6-1 record as they get ready for the GMAC tournament and districts this coming week.  Their coach, Amy McMillan,...

Regal files for bankruptcy as COVID return lags sales

Josh Katz, Managing/Opinion Editor
February 27, 2023

Regal Cinemas, known for its 4DX immersive theaters, reclining seats, and in-house bars, may soon be forced to shut down. Although the company raked in...

Should seniors be allowed to leave campus during lunch?

Josh Katz, Managing/Opinion Editor
February 27, 2023

From starting to vote to applying to college, senior year marks a turning point in many of our lives. Yet, we are still bound by the same rules that restrict...

Your guide to staying safe at concerts

Josh Katz, Managing Editor
January 31, 2022

Music blasting at over 100 decibels, shoving, pushing and a lack of personal space are all characteristics of some concerts that, while enjoyable for some,...

Mr. Reich, from TV extra to TOTY

Josh Katz, Managing Editor
January 31, 2022

Language Arts teacher Andrew Reich’s resume may come as a surprise. From author to free-lance journalist to actor, Reich has pursued many career paths....

Does the AP class stress pay off in the end?

Josh Katz, Managing Editor
January 31, 2022

Each year, a new group of oblivious students enter their first year of high school, and therefore their first chance to take a class with the two letters...

The dangers of boredom during the pandemic

The dangers of boredom during the pandemic

Josh Katz, Staff Writer
May 25, 2021

Back in 2019, when COVID-19 broke out, the immediate response was to isolate everyone and limit almost all human interaction, effectively stopping the...

The future of politics: Should entrepreneurs run the show?

The future of politics: Should entrepreneurs run the show?

Josh Katz, Staff Writer
April 21, 2021

As the 2016 election came to a close, former President Donald Trump became one of the eight business executives to make the leap from running a business...

Holocaust Education Week: Remembering the past to transform the future

Holocaust Education Week: Remembering the past to transform the future

Josh Katz, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021

The 2020-2021 school year marks the first Holocaust Education Week in Florida, where teachers will review lessons on the history of the Holocaust and honor...

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