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Editorial: We need to end Daylight Saving Time
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Editorial: We need to end Daylight Saving Time
Anthony Ortiz, Connections Manager • March 17, 2025

The point of having Daylight Saving Time (DST) is to conserve energy, encourage more people to spend time outside, and allow us to use natural...

“Deportation ASMR”: Is the U.S turning deportation into a spectacle?
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“Deportation ASMR”: Is the U.S turning deportation into a spectacle?
Micah Lopez, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) are facing backlash after accusations of refusing detained...

Valentine’s Day crash sparks concerns over teen reckless driving
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Valentine’s Day crash sparks concerns over teen reckless driving
Adia Smith, Community Editor • March 6, 2025

On Valentine’s Day, the community of Pembroke Pines was stunned by a car accident that resulted in multiple injuries and the death of an...

The Claw: Week 12
The Claw: Week 12
Brielle Gari, Sports Editor • March 11, 2025

Welcome back Jags! Thanks for tuning in to the first addition of the spring sports report! Let's divide straight in.   Lady Jags...

The start of a winning season: Pines Charter baseball brings home the BCAA championship
The start of a winning season: Pines Charter baseball brings home the BCAA championship
Brielle Gari, Sports Editor • March 7, 2025

Friday night lights are the perfect opportunity to lift a trophy, and the varsity baseball team did just that this past Friday, February...

Boys volleyball: Setting for success in the new season
Boys volleyball: Setting for success in the new season
Daisy Ferguson, Staff Writer • March 5, 2025

In the past, the Pines Charter  Jags Volleyball team has not had the most successful seasons, ending most of their seasons with more losses...

The pressure of the future takes a toll on students
The pressure of the future takes a toll on students
Anthony Ortiz, Connections Manager • March 17, 2025

Cheating is a sin a lot of schools always have problems with. Teachers are paying more attention to see if students are doing it or not. As we...

Class of 2025 Names Senior Superlative Winners
Class of 2025 Names Senior Superlative Winners
Lizbeth Manoj, News Editor • March 17, 2025

The votes are in, and the class of 2025 has officially chosen this year’s senior superlative winners! These categories celebrate the personalities,...

What is AICE and AP: How do they differ from each other?
What is AICE and AP: How do they differ from each other?
Shamini Mahendran, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

In high schools nationwide, students who aim to challenge themselves academically often choose between different advanced programs. The programs...

Adrien Brody’s AI-generated controversial Oscar triumph
Adrien Brody’s AI-generated controversial Oscar triumph
Madison Connacher, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

The Oscars, an event holding the most prestigious awards in the film industry, was held on Mar. 2, 2025. Throughout the night, many actors and...

Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi calls out criticism: “It’s not journalism, it’s bullying”
Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi calls out criticism: “It’s not journalism, it’s bullying”
Loraine Sanchez-Figueroa, Staff Writer • March 17, 2025

On Mar. 5th, 2025, the famous actor Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi sat in front of her camera and quickly discussed her opinion in the press, speaking...

The 2025 Oscars: The beauty of 97 years
The 2025 Oscars: The beauty of 97 years
Madeline Santos, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

The Academy Awards, more known as the Oscars, is an annual awards show presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where actors...

Heroes of Charter: Paige McCarthy’s commitment to LLS and Cancer awareness
Heroes of Charter: Paige McCarthy’s commitment to LLS and Cancer awareness
Areeba Haq and Eri Fatimilehin March 3, 2025

From joining the National Honor Society to fundraising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), junior Paige McCarthy has taken the...

Victoria Eason’s Journey through the Youth Leadership Broward Program
Victoria Eason’s Journey through the Youth Leadership Broward Program
Amanda Quintela, Staff Writer • March 3, 2025

Inspiring individuals to strive for change in Florida’s local communities, Victoria Eason embodies the purpose of the Youth Leadership...

From yarn to the hearts of many: Silver Knight Nominee Annabelle Acevedo
From yarn to the hearts of many: Silver Knight Nominee Annabelle Acevedo
Caitlin Capiro, Student Life Features • February 26, 2025

Most people use a ball of yarn and a crochet tool for simple crafts and stuffed animals. However, for senior Annabelle Acevedo, these materials...

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Celebrating the digits of pi: Mu Alpha Theta’s annual event
Celebrating the digits of pi: Mu Alpha Theta’s annual event
Amanda Quintela, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Shaping minds through debate: PPCHS takes the stage at the districts and state competition
Shaping minds through debate: PPCHS takes the stage at the districts and state competition
Amanda Quintela, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
Photography: More than what meets the lens
Photography: More than what meets the lens
Jada-Li Drummond, PPCHS Student • March 12, 2025

Photography, to me, is more than just fidgeting with a camera, trying to ‘snap the best shot’; it’s each of the ‘shots’ I take that...

Broken Chains
Broken Chains
Eri Fatimilehin, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 28, 2025

Light peeks through the window, flashing light beams on the floor, as a young girl and her mom run across shadows.  “Come catch me...

Benefitting the lives of athletes: Joshua Hing’s Revive Wellness business
Benefitting the lives of athletes: Joshua Hing’s Revive Wellness business
Eri Fatimilehin, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 26, 2025
Keeping broadcast media alive: Alden Diaz
Keeping broadcast media alive: Alden Diaz
Anthony Ortiz, Connections Manager • February 21, 2025
A celebration of student leadership and vision: Broward Leaders Day 2025
A celebration of student leadership and vision: Broward Leaders Day 2025
Janeyliz Baez, Co-Managing Editor • March 5, 2025

The Broward Association of Student Councils (BCASC) welcomed 300 of the top student leaders across Broward county to celebrate Broward Student...

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Packing with a purpose: Kids of Love swag bag event
Janeyliz Baez and Eri Fatimilehin February 12, 2025

Early on Saturday morning, a group of 40 volunteers gathered at a warehouse in Pompano Beach for the Kids of Love Swag Bag Packing. These...

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