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The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

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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 friends! If you need anything, contact me at [email protected] or @adia_smith on Instagram.

All content by Adia Smith
Mr. Bayer holds an award in his office. Writing on the wall reads the school motto: "Empowering Students for the Possibilities of Tomorrow."

A quarter of a century: Mr. Bayer celebrates his 25th year at PPCHS

Adia Smith, Student Life Editor
September 3, 2025
News Brief #1: Hurricane Erin, troops in D.C, and ice cream kidnappers

News Brief #1: Hurricane Erin, troops in D.C, and ice cream kidnappers

Adia Smith, Student Life Editor
August 28, 2025
PPCHS swim team dives into preseason

PPCHS swim team dives into preseason

Adia Smith, Student Life Editor
August 20, 2025
New beginnings (or ends): Students return to campus for the 2025-2026 year

New beginnings (or ends): Students return to campus for the 2025-2026 year

Adia Smith, Student Life Editor
August 16, 2025
In their element: Pines Charter thrives at the Science Olympiad state competition

In their element: Pines Charter thrives at the Science Olympiad state competition

Adia Smith, Student Life Editor
May 29, 2025
The Committed Ones: Alejandro De Bastos

The Committed Ones: Alejandro De Bastos

Adia Smith, Student Life Editor
May 28, 2025
A night under the stars: Seniors get ready for long-awaited prom

A night under the stars: Seniors get ready for long-awaited prom

Adia Smith, Staff Writer
April 30, 2025
Microtrends and microplastics: How fast fashion affects the environment

Microtrends and microplastics: How fast fashion affects the environment

Adia Smith, Community Editor
March 20, 2025
Valentine’s Day crash sparks concerns over teen reckless driving

Valentine’s Day crash sparks concerns over teen reckless driving

Adia Smith, Community Editor
March 6, 2025
Set for states: Inside Science Olympiad’s FAU tournament

Set for states: Inside Science Olympiad’s FAU tournament

Adia Smith, Community Editor
March 3, 2025
The revolution’s about to be televised: Inside Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show

The revolution’s about to be televised: Inside Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show

Adia Smith, Community Editor
February 28, 2025
Giving it their all: meet HOSA members who will advance to states

Giving it their all: meet HOSA members who will advance to states

Adia Smith, Community Editor
February 15, 2025
Love and waste: The aftermath of your Valentine’s Day celebrations

Love and waste: The aftermath of your Valentine’s Day celebrations

Caitlin Capiro and Adia Smith
February 14, 2025
Cute and affordable gifts for Valentine’s Day

Cute and affordable gifts for Valentine’s Day

Adia Smith, Community Editor
February 10, 2025
The 2025 Grammy Awards: A recap of music’s biggest night

The 2025 Grammy Awards: A recap of music’s biggest night

Adia Smith, Community Editor
February 7, 2025
An afternoon of coffee and poetry: NEHS’s 11th annual Poetry Slam

An afternoon of coffee and poetry: NEHS’s 11th annual Poetry Slam

Adia Smith, Community Editor
February 5, 2025
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
Grab your florals and watch a celebrity takedown: It Ends With Us drama explained

Grab your florals and watch a celebrity takedown: It Ends With Us drama explained

Adia Smith, Community Editor
January 21, 2025
The next four years: What to expect from Trump after Inauguration Day

The next four years: What to expect from Trump after Inauguration Day

Adia Smith, Community Editor
January 20, 2025
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour comes to an end

Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour comes to an end

Adia Smith, Community Editor
December 16, 2024
The Class of 2028’s Crumbl fundraiser: Sweet treat o’clock at PPCHS

The Class of 2028’s Crumbl fundraiser: Sweet treat o’clock at PPCHS

Adia Smith, Community Editor
December 12, 2024
Juliana Duperval and her place under Winter Fantasy’s spotlight

Juliana Duperval and her place under Winter Fantasy’s spotlight

Adia Smith, Community Editor
December 11, 2024
The dirt under your nails: Arcane finale leaves a lingering effect on fans

The dirt under your nails: Arcane finale leaves a lingering effect on fans

Adia Smith, Community Editor
December 11, 2024
“For as long as we can tell stories, there will always be hope for our future”: The parallels between The Handmaid’s Tale and Trump’s presidency

“For as long as we can tell stories, there will always be hope for our future”: The parallels between The Handmaid’s Tale and Trump’s presidency

Adia Smith, Community Editor
November 22, 2024
The American Red Cross x HOSA collab: The importance of practicing CPR

The American Red Cross x HOSA collab: The importance of practicing CPR

Adia Smith, Community Editor
November 21, 2024
Managing the world of business: An inside look at what DECA has planned for this year

Managing the world of business: An inside look at what DECA has planned for this year

Adia Smith, Community Editor
November 14, 2024
How gender shaped the outcome of the election

How gender shaped the outcome of the election

Eri Fatimilehin and Adia Smith
November 6, 2024
“I need to forget, so take me to Florida”: Taylor Swift revisits Miami for the final leg of the Eras Tour

“I need to forget, so take me to Florida”: Taylor Swift revisits Miami for the final leg of the Eras Tour

Adia Smith, Community Editor
October 30, 2024
Inside the P-Diddy case and its effect on the entertainment industry

Inside the P-Diddy case and its effect on the entertainment industry

Adia Smith, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
Bringing back the colorful leaves: Heartstopper returns for a third season

Bringing back the colorful leaves: Heartstopper returns for a third season

Jocelyn Roldan, Madison Connacher, and Adia Smith
October 8, 2024
Did Missouri execute an innocent man? The Marcellus Williams case

Did Missouri execute an innocent man? The Marcellus Williams case

Adia Smith, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
Using the First Amendment in Charter Schools: Constitution Day

Using the First Amendment in Charter Schools: Constitution Day

Adia Smith and Loraine Sanchez-Figueroa
September 23, 2024
Aliens, Moonman awards, and 9/11: A recap of the 2024 VMAs

Aliens, Moonman awards, and 9/11: A recap of the 2024 VMAs

Adia Smith, Staff Writer
September 17, 2024
Serving the community: Jaguars' popular volunteering spots

Serving the community: Jaguars’ popular volunteering spots

Adia Smith, Staff Writer
September 16, 2024
The board members of the newest club at PPCHS: the American Red Cross Club: Divyyashree Sathiaseelan, Catalina Castro, Isabella Serrano, Angelicamaria Diaz, (left to right, first row), and Areeba Haq, Erioluwa Fatimilehin (the president), Sneha Mathews, and Ciara Epstein.

Bringing on a new mission: The American Red Cross club

Adia Smith, Staff Writer
August 31, 2024
A Short n’ Sweet review of Sabrina Carpenter’s new album

A Short n’ Sweet review of Sabrina Carpenter’s new album

Adia Smith, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
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