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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Keeping history alive
Loraine Sanchez-Figueroa, Staff Writer • January 27, 2025

Every year, on Jan. 27, the world comes together to remember the tragedies of the Holocaust that took place in Germany in the 1930s. A day dedicated...

Silent alarms, loud impact: How Alyssa’s Alert is transforming school safety
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Silent alarms, loud impact: How Alyssa’s Alert is transforming school safety
Shamini Mahendran, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025

Schools across Florida are starting to integrate a new “Alyssa’s Alert” system intending to expedite law enforcement communication during...

The next four years: What to expect from Trump after Inauguration Day
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The next four years: What to expect from Trump after Inauguration Day
Adia Smith, Community Editor • January 20, 2025

On Jan. 20, the White House became home to the 47th president of the United States: Republican Donald Trump. President Trump was sworn in after...

Riding into Adventure: Annual Busch Gardens field trip
Riding into Adventure: Annual Busch Gardens field trip
Loraine Sanchez-Figueroa, Staff Writer • January 23, 2025

Friday, Jan. 17th, Pines Charter (PPCHS) freshmen, sophomores, and juniors attended the 2025 Busch Gardens field trip. From five in the morning...

Defying gravity: Physics class egg drop challenge
Defying gravity: Physics class egg drop challenge
Caitlin Capiro, Student Life Editor • January 20, 2025

Of all the classes offered at Pines Charter (PPCHS), one of the most interesting by far is Physics Honors with Mr. Ram, Mrs. Invernizzi,...

Celebrating the officers: National Law Enforcement Day
Celebrating the officers: National Law Enforcement Day
Abigial Wheeler, Columns Editor • January 19, 2025

National Law Enforcement Day is recognized to honor all dedicated officers nationwide. This year, the Pembroke Pines Charter High School...

Leaving a legacy: Class of ‘25 Basketball senior night
Leaving a legacy: Class of ‘25 Basketball senior night
Brielle Gari, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

Tuesday, January 21st the Jaguars faced off against St.Thomas Aquinas, but this wasn’t just a regular game. This was a game involving a...

Quitting a lifelong sport: What comes next?
Quitting a lifelong sport: What comes next?
Amanda Quintela, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

“Are you going to the Olympics?” is a question my ears will never hear again. Although I’ve always hated that question as it was unrealistic,...

College Football Playoffs: Top seeds crumble in the playoffs
College Football Playoffs: Top seeds crumble in the playoffs
Daisy Ferguson, Staff Writer • January 29, 2025

As the regular season of Division 1 College Football ends, the playoffs have begun. Many people expect the top seeds from the regular season...

From a hit to a miss: Bruno Mars' new single
From a hit to a miss: Bruno Mars’ new single
Madeline Santos, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

Bruno Mars is a famous singer, songwriter, and musician who has taken the world by storm with his pop music. From his famous hits like “Talking...

Can bargains disappoint? Counterfeits vs. the real deal
Can bargains disappoint? Counterfeits vs. the real deal
Shamini Mahendran and Madeline Santos January 31, 2025

Is it truly worth it to spend hard-earned money on just the brand name or opt for a cheaper version? The name-brand item does have positives...

XO, Kitty: A heartfelt blend of romance and drama—or not
XO, Kitty: A heartfelt blend of romance and drama—or not
Adia Smith and Madison Connacher January 28, 2025

On Jan. 16, 2025, the long-awaited Netflix series XO, Kitty made a return to viewers’ screens. The spinoff of the To All the Boys I’ve...

Maria Estrada's journey from Blue Missions to Silver Knight Nominee
Maria Estrada’s journey from Blue Missions to Silver Knight Nominee
Brielle Gari, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

One mission at a time, senior Maria Estrada has impacted many lives since bringing the idea of Blue Missions to Pembroke Pines Charter. A mission...

Sophia Assis paints her path to success as a Silver Knight nominee
Sophia Assis paints her path to success as a Silver Knight nominee
Janeyliz Baez, Co-Managing Editor • January 27, 2025

With an outstanding passion for art, Sophia Assis, a student at Charter, has showcased talents that have given her the honor of being nominated...

Gabriel Castro: Setting his way to success
Gabriel Castro: Setting his way to success
Faizan Shah, PPCHS Student • January 24, 2025

The athletic talent at Pembroke Pines Charter High School (PPCHS) gets better every year. This year, junior Gabriel Castro is a good example...

A special birthday surprise: Student Government celebrates Principal Bayer
A special birthday surprise: Student Government celebrates Principal Bayer
Janeyliz Baez, Co-Managing Editor • January 30, 2025
PPCHS students take the stage at Forza Stefano karaoke party
PPCHS students take the stage at Forza Stefano karaoke party
Lizbeth Manoj, News Editor • January 26, 2025
Quitting a lifelong sport: What comes next?
Quitting a lifelong sport: What comes next?
Amanda Quintela, Staff Writer • January 30, 2025

“Are you going to the Olympics?” is a question my ears will never hear again. Although I’ve always hated that question as it was unrealistic,...

Kayla Carrasco's guide to senior year
Kayla Carrasco’s guide to senior year
Kayla Carrasco, PPCHS Student • January 30, 2025

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” A famous quote by Ferris Bueller that I...

How setbacks inspired a new company: The journey of Enzo Da Silva
How setbacks inspired a new company: The journey of Enzo Da Silva
Anthony Ortiz, Staff Writer • January 22, 2025
Kicking the competition: Francesca Dellostrologo’s journey to karate world champion
Kicking the competition: Francesca Dellostrologo’s journey to karate world champion
Micah Lopez, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025
Celebration of inclusivity: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration of inclusivity: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Anthony Ortiz, Staff Writer • January 28, 2025

Though many students see Martin Luther King Jr. Day as simply a day off from school, it is much more than that. When visiting the Charles...

Rides, games, food: The return of the Southwest Ranches Country Fair
Rides, games, food: The return of the Southwest Ranches Country Fair
Finn Phelps Crossman, Copy Editor • January 23, 2025

Every year, in January, the lot outside the Southwest Meadows Sanctuary Park on Griffin Road is illuminated with blue and red lights flashing...

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