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Unraveling the real horrors of Halloween: How Trump’s tariffs are affecting companies and consumers
Unraveling the real horrors of Halloween: How Trump’s tariffs are affecting companies and consumers
Open carry in the checkout line: A Publix employee’s view
Open carry in the checkout line: A Publix employee’s view
Nobel Peace Prize Winner 2025: Maria Corina Machado
Nobel Peace Prize Winner 2025: Maria Corina Machado
The breakdown: Why the government has shut down
The breakdown: Why the government has shut down
Tampa Pride’s 2026 Parade pauses for the future
Tampa Pride’s 2026 Parade pauses for the future
A Florida-special college carousel: the national Fort Lauderdale college fair
A Florida-special college carousel: the national Fort Lauderdale college fair
Brando (pictured left) and Laura Quilli (pictured right) pose inside Vaniglia & Ciccolato, holding a chocolate gelato cone beneath the shop’s cheerful logo.
Vaniglia & Cioccolato: A taste of Italian family legacy in every bite
Weston Diner's most popular palette of dishes featuring omelet and hashbrowns, chicken and waffles, Nutella pancakes, and French toast with a side of eggs and bacon.
Family, history, and American classics: A review of Weston Diner
Leaf House cafe shows off their taro with tapioca pearls.
Leaf House boba cafe review: What makes this shop so popular
Jazmyn Walcott writing down a note to the future owner of her cosmetic box, spreading clarity and ensuring that PHP members are ready to help.
Promote Her, Period: A growing impact one event at a time
Welcoming back District 7: The CHAT returns to FSPA’s annual fall convention
Welcoming back District 7: The CHAT returns to FSPA’s annual fall convention
Students come together to celebrate school spirit at Homecoming.
A night under the lanterns: Homecoming 2025
Seniors and freshmen alike enthusiastically participate in Spirit Week. Whether it be their first or last, each class is celebrating the unity Spirit Week creates.
The first or last time: Spirit Week in the eyes of seniors and freshmen
The rhythm of heritage: Charter’s annual Hispanic Heritage Showcase
The rhythm of heritage: Charter’s annual Hispanic Heritage Showcase
SGA members wake up bright and early to set up the cafeteria the day of Homecoming. They string up lights, ivy, and flowers to immerse students in the theme.
Lighting the vision: Behind the scenes of Charter’s 2025 Homecoming
Hosa members Nusaybah Arif and Alisha Lenka wear a baseball and Miami Dolphins jersey. Both are excited to show support for Hosa Jersey Thursday.
Throw on a jersey Thursday, a continuation of HOSA week
PPCHS Dance Team seniors all decked out in pink celebrating their last Dance spirit week with each other.
Behind the Spotlight: A behind the scenes of Pep Rally dancers
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members and sophomores excitedly dress up for twin day and decorate themselves in lit up glasses. On the left is Logan Chiong, then Historian of HOSA Laura Liu, then Nithin Mathew, and on the right is Austen Chen.
Replacing stethoscopes with bingo cards
HOSA celebrates their spirit week with Mad Scientist Monday and Twin Tuesday
HOSA celebrates their spirit week with Mad Scientist Monday and Twin Tuesday
Seniors and club members Sneha Mathews and Isabella Abohasen decked out in dark blue scrubs celebrating HOSA spirit week.
Putting on their future attire: HOSA Week scrubs day
Junior Mikayla Hines smiling at the camera.
Mikayla Hines: the queen of clubs at PPCHS
Assistant band director Isabel Rodriguez (left) and band director Matthew Espinosa (right) stand in front of the band classroom. The two work to provide a sense of organization to the PPCHS band and ready them for competitions.
Mr. Espinosa: Bringing perfection out of the PPCHS band
Andi Dulaney (pictured right) and a fellow PRISM member host a community outreach booth, using a trivia wheel to engage visitors and share LGBTQ+ education and resources.
Leading with color and courage: Andi Dulaney’s journey with PRISM
Security Guard Manny Alayon (pictured left) stands next to his son, Brett Alayon (pictured right). Together they commemorate the 60th birthday and retirement of Sally Alayon, Manny's wife and Brett's mother, following her 35-year career with the Miami-Dade County Public School System.
The smile at the gate: Security guard Manny Alayon
Two separate paths intertwined: Wilmers and Emily’s journey through service and self-discovery
Two separate paths intertwined: Wilmers and Emily’s journey through service and self-discovery
Maximo Yejo (pictured center) takes a self-portrait in uniform during a training exercise.
From Charter to army: Alumnus Maximo Yejo’s journey of growth and perseverance
Alumna Dasia Bohler’s journey from cheer captain to environmental advocate
Alumna Dasia Bohler’s journey from cheer captain to environmental advocate
Leilani Lorenzo (pictured left) shares a laugh with a patient (pictured right) during an appointment.
Filling the community with healthy smiles: Alumna Leilani Lorenzo’s journey to dentistry
Pembroke Pines Charter alumna Nicole Batista is seen wearing her Florida State University College of Medicine graduation regalia, marking her achievement of earning a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
Sticking with her heart: Nicole Batista’s journey to pediatric health
Charting a new course: How Brett Alayon turned numbers into a career in defense finance
Charting a new course: How Brett Alayon turned numbers into a career in defense finance
Adia Smith visits the Met Cloisters in New York City in October 2025. This was one of the first trips where she felt no anxiety on the flight and fully enjoyed herself.
Washing my hands: the burden of my anxiety
Florida universities are taking a non-holistic approach; are students just test scores?
Florida universities are taking a non-holistic approach; are students just test scores?
Gianna Medina sitting down in the grass, getting ready for her ballet photoshoot and tying her shoes. As she ties her shoes, the grass helps bring the moment a warmth and sooth setting background.
Born to dance: Finding myself through ballet
Open carry in the checkout line: A Publix employee’s view
Open carry in the checkout line: A Publix employee’s view
Four photos from the New York City and Miami No kinds protests, featuring different posters, action, and groups of multiple citizens to bring more awareness.
No King’s Day: Do protests really do anything?
Adia Smith visits the Met Cloisters in New York City in October 2025. This was one of the first trips where she felt no anxiety on the flight and fully enjoyed herself.
Washing my hands: the burden of my anxiety
Gianna Medina sitting down in the grass, getting ready for her ballet photoshoot and tying her shoes. As she ties her shoes, the grass helps bring the moment a warmth and sooth setting background.
Born to dance: Finding myself through ballet
Senior Micah Lopez in his house sitting in front of a Puerto Rican flag, reading a Spanish book upside down, highlighting the confusion of the Spanish language.
A Hispanic’s reflection on not knowing Spanish
Amanda Quintela at Epic Universe smiling with her sister awaiting the future excitement.
To an unforgettable summer: one last ride before college
Jag Shack staff standing all together in front of the camera excited to start a new year with their new products and technological advancements.
Jag Shack redefined: Upgrading the student-run store
In “draining the swamp,” they’re eroding our trust: The danger of the MAHA health project
In “draining the swamp,” they’re eroding our trust: The danger of the MAHA health project
Journalism is in danger: The defunding of NPR and PBS
Journalism is in danger: The defunding of NPR and PBS
Hurry up Tomorrow review: Is the Weeknd’s new album a hit or a skip?
Hurry up Tomorrow review: Is the Weeknd’s new album a hit or a skip?
Love for Love Island: The most-streamed reality show in the US
Love for Love Island: The most-streamed reality show in the US
Putting a smile in your nightmares: Smile 2 Review
Putting a smile in your nightmares: Smile 2 Review
Ed Gein: more than the monster
Ed Gein: more than the monster
From TikTok stars to everlasting careers: TikTok stars who leveled up
From TikTok stars to everlasting careers: TikTok stars who leveled up
Caesar in the city: Daniel Caesar pop-up concerts
Caesar in the city: Daniel Caesar pop-up concerts
Is it any good? A look at Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Is it any good? A look at Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
A deep dive into the horrors of what makes Halloween Horror Nights tick
A deep dive into the horrors of what makes Halloween Horror Nights tick
The Claw: Week 12
The Claw: Week 12
Jaguar of the week Jaden Perez, number 119 racing to the finish line as his cross country coach runs alongside him cheering him on. As she believes in him, helping him push to his full potential to finish the race even if he gets tired.
Jaguar of the week: Jaden Perez
Lady Jag Amariah Ayum roaring into her senior season ready to leave her mark on the field at charter one last time.
Roaring back for more: Lady Jags soccer on the prowl for another winning season
The Claw: Week 11
The Claw: Week 11
The Jaguar's defense on the sidelines as they recover from the last drive and prepare for the next drive.
‘26 signing out: PPCHS seniors last football and Homecoming game
The Claw: Week 12
The Claw: Week 12
The Claw: Week 11
The Claw: Week 11
The Claw: Week 10
The Claw: Week 10
The Claw: Week 9
The Claw: Week 9
The Claw: Week 8
The Claw: Week 8
Jaguar of the week Jaden Perez, number 119 racing to the finish line as his cross country coach runs alongside him cheering him on. As she believes in him, helping him push to his full potential to finish the race even if he gets tired.
Jaguar of the week: Jaden Perez
Charter Senior Amanda Quintela poses in the River of Grass while wearing her 2026 senior crown on senior step up day.
Day in the life of a Senior at Pembroke Pines Charter High School
SGA members wake up bright and early to set up the cafeteria the day of Homecoming. They string up lights, ivy, and flowers to immerse students in the theme.
Lighting the vision: Behind the scenes of Charter’s 2025 Homecoming
PPCHS mascot Jaggy shows off his school spirit in the gym before Pep Rally.
Carnival of spirit: PPCHS celebrates Rio-style fall Pep Rally
Performative Males, the 67 Pandemic, Aliens on Mars and More
4 different photos catching a glimpse of Hispanic culture–featuring dance, outfits, and in-class learning more about the heritage at Pembroke Pines Charter High School (PPCHS).
A vibrant tribute to Heritage: PPCHS students come together to celebrate Hispanic Culture
Performative Males, the 67 Pandemic, Aliens on Mars and More
CHAT Farewell
CHAT Farewell
One final reMARKable night for seniors: The Class of 2025 graduates
One final reMARKable night for seniors: The Class of 2025 graduates
Ayden and the rest of the Robotics team stand together outside of the City Dodge Center after they conclude their award ceremony.
City Hall Awards 2024-25
Class of 2026: next stop, senior year
Class of 2026: next stop, senior year
Signing out with impact: club leaders of the class of 2025 leave their legacy
Signing out with impact: club leaders of the class of 2025 leave their legacy
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Adia Smith visits the Met Cloisters in New York City in October 2025. This was one of the first trips where she felt no anxiety on the flight and fully enjoyed herself.
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Brando (pictured left) and Laura Quilli (pictured right) pose inside Vaniglia & Ciccolato, holding a chocolate gelato cone beneath the shop’s cheerful logo.
Vaniglia & Cioccolato: A taste of Italian family legacy in every bite
Abigail Wheeler, Alumni Editor • October 31, 2025
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Students come together to celebrate school spirit at Homecoming.
Seniors and freshmen alike enthusiastically participate in Spirit Week. Whether it be their first or last, each class is celebrating the unity Spirit Week creates.
The rhythm of heritage: Charter’s annual Hispanic Heritage Showcase
SGA members wake up bright and early to set up the cafeteria the day of Homecoming. They string up lights, ivy, and flowers to immerse students in the theme.
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Junior Mikayla Hines smiling at the camera.
Mikayla Hines: the queen of clubs at PPCHS
Daisy Ferguson, Sports Editor • November 10, 2025

“Good Morning Jags!” blares over the intercom at 7:50 am as Mikayla Hines yells over the Pembroke Pines Charter High School (PPCHS) morning...

Assistant band director Isabel Rodriguez (left) and band director Matthew Espinosa (right) stand in front of the band classroom. The two work to provide a sense of organization to the PPCHS band and ready them for competitions.
Mr. Espinosa: Bringing perfection out of the PPCHS band
Finn Phelps-Crossman, Features Editor • November 2, 2025

At football games, the band is always playing. The fanfare will begin, the horns will blare, the drums will start to beat, and the audience will...

Andi Dulaney (pictured right) and a fellow PRISM member host a community outreach booth, using a trivia wheel to engage visitors and share LGBTQ+ education and resources.
Leading with color and courage: Andi Dulaney’s journey with PRISM
Abigail Wheeler, Alumni Editor • October 31, 2025

In a crowd of color guard performers, junior Andi Dulaney is the easiest to spot. If not for his flaming red hair, his flaming determination...

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Hosa members Nusaybah Arif and Alisha Lenka wear a baseball and Miami Dolphins jersey. Both are excited to show support for Hosa Jersey Thursday.
Throw on a jersey Thursday, a continuation of HOSA week
Micah Lopez, Community Editor • November 5, 2025
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) members and sophomores excitedly dress up for twin day and decorate themselves in lit up glasses. On the left is Logan Chiong, then Historian of HOSA Laura Liu, then Nithin Mathew, and on the right is Austen Chen.
Replacing stethoscopes with bingo cards
Alejandra Gomez Velasquez, Staff Writer • November 4, 2025
HOSA celebrates their spirit week with Mad Scientist Monday and Twin Tuesday
HOSA celebrates their spirit week with Mad Scientist Monday and Twin Tuesday
Aniya Williams, Staff Writer • November 2, 2025
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Maximo Yejo (pictured center) takes a self-portrait in uniform during a training exercise.
From Charter to army: Alumnus Maximo Yejo’s journey of growth and perseverance
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Gianna Medina sitting down in the grass, getting ready for her ballet photoshoot and tying her shoes. As she ties her shoes, the grass helps bring the moment a warmth and sooth setting background.
Born to dance: Finding myself through ballet
Gianna Medina, Photo Staff • October 31, 2025

Just like anything in life, we all need something to call our own. Sometimes it’s the purchases we make or the friends we meet, but for...

Senior Micah Lopez in his house sitting in front of a Puerto Rican flag, reading a Spanish book upside down, highlighting the confusion of the Spanish language.
A Hispanic’s reflection on not knowing Spanish
Micah Lopez, Community Editor • October 26, 2025

Hola. Me llamo Micah y yo no hablo español.  Spanish is a language rich in history, stemming from Latin origins. It is also the mother tongue...

Amanda Quintela at Epic Universe smiling with her sister awaiting the future excitement.
To an unforgettable summer: one last ride before college
Amanda Quintela, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 21, 2025

In films, the summer before a main character’s senior year is always a wild ride, where they experience new adventures and take on exciting...

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Meet the Staff
Angelina Planas
Angelina Planas
Photo Staff

Hiii! My name is Angelina Planas, and I’m a junior. This is my first year in the CHAT newspaper, but I’ve been passionate about photography for the past three years. During that time, I’ve been able...

Lizbeth Manoj
Lizbeth Manoj
News Editor

Hello! My name is Lizbeth and I’m this year’s News editor. I am currently a senior and this is my third year writing for the CHAT. I love writing stories and I’m so excited to see what this year...

Adia Smith
Adia Smith
Student Life Editor

Hi everyone! My name is Adia, and I’m this year’s Student Life Editor. I love to read, bake, and binge-watch trash TV in my free time. I’m super excited to write for the CHAT this year and make new...

Divyya Sathiaseelan
Divyya Sathiaseelan
Calendar Coordinator

Hi there! My name is Divyyashree Sathiaseelan (you can call me Divyya or Div), and I am part of the social media team and calendar coordinator of The CHAT. I am a senior, and this is my first year! I hope...

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