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The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News
The Student News Site of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

CHAT News
Daniel Morrison

Daniel Morrison, Managing Editor

Hey! My name is Daniel Morrison and this is my fourth and—unfortunately—last year writing for The CHAT Newspaper. This year, I’m serving as The CHAT’s Managing Editor alongside Kara Warren. Whenever free, I write, listen to music, and workout. If you need to contact me, email me at [email protected]

All content by Daniel Morrison
Jags witness one of nature's biggest spectacles until 2044

Jags witness one of nature’s biggest spectacles until 2044

Daniel Morrison, Managing Editor
April 8, 2024
A pickleball rests on a player's paddle. But the real story lies in the background: the potential blending of the two courts (tennis and pickleball) poses much debate around campus.

Pickleball—the game you may have never played—may be Charter’s newest sport

Daniel Morrison, Managing Editor
February 15, 2024
Rethinking the future of standardized testing: the Digital SAT

Rethinking the future of standardized testing: the Digital SAT

The last ever paper SAT was administered three Saturdays ago on December 2nd. And while the new digital SAT hosts a mountain of differences, one thing remains the same: the contentious debate over paper and digitized testing.
Daniel Morrison and Kara Warren
December 20, 2023
Next week’s tech talk—Hour of Code

Next week’s tech talk—Hour of Code

Annual Hour of Code returns to Pines Charter to teach the value of coding and computer science
Daniel Morrison, Co-Managing Editor
December 1, 2023
Jags will be walking through “touchless, frictionless” weapon detectors

Jags will be walking through “touchless, frictionless” weapon detectors

In an effort to bolster school safety, Charter implemented an advanced screening system from Evolv Technology
Daniel Morrison, Co-Managing Editor
October 24, 2023
“We are the bar!”: A perfect AP score and a silver School Honor Roll—AP courses keep Charter’s standards high

“We are the bar!”: A perfect AP score and a silver School Honor Roll—AP courses keep Charter’s standards high

Daniel Morrison and Marlee Jaworski
October 22, 2023
Amid recent lottery victories: What would you do if you won the lottery?

Amid recent lottery victories: What would you do if you won the lottery?

Iris Lee and Daniel Morrison
September 25, 2023
The bittersweet beginning of the end: A first week recap

The bittersweet beginning of the end: A first week recap

Daniel Morrison, Co-Managing Editor
September 12, 2023
How Mr. Quigley earned the respect of 162 seniors

How Mr. Quigley earned the respect of 162 seniors

Daniel Morrison, Co-Managing Editor
September 12, 2023
Students will be seeing clear bags next year, and inside them too

Students will be seeing clear bags next year, and inside them too

Daniel Morrison and Valerie Questell
May 24, 2023
Broward County Set to Hire Safe School Officers

Broward County Set to Hire Safe School Officers

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
April 14, 2023
News Briefs: 3/27 - 3/31

News Briefs: 3/27 – 3/31

Kara Warren and Daniel Morrison
April 12, 2023
Leaving a Legacy of Leadership: Charter’s Senior Leaders

Leaving a Legacy of Leadership: Charter’s Senior Leaders

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
March 9, 2023
A Battle with Words: Spelling to Bring a Trophy Back Home

A Battle with Words: Spelling to Bring a Trophy Back Home

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
February 17, 2023
District Finals in the Minds of Pines Charter Varsity Soccer Team and a Thought More: Fighting For a Cure  

District Finals in the Minds of Pines Charter Varsity Soccer Team and a Thought More: Fighting For a Cure  

Daniel Morrison and Brielle Gari
February 1, 2023
From Nozone to Ozone: We Aren’t Melting as Fast Anymore

From Nozone to Ozone: We Aren’t Melting as Fast Anymore

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
January 27, 2023
A Historic Homecoming: After 22 Years, A New Set of Victors Take the Stage

A Historic Homecoming: After 22 Years, A New Set of Victors Take the Stage

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
December 14, 2022
Jags Express Dissatisfaction After Broward County Decides to Use Exam Days as Hurricane Makeup Days

Jags Express Dissatisfaction After Broward County Decides to Use Exam Days as Hurricane Makeup Days

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
December 7, 2022
Surrounded by anxious students, assistant principal, Ms. Battle, hopes and prays her teammate plays the right piece. Spanish Honor Society’s Domino Night had students on their toes with its exciting competition, so much that it might make a return later this year.

The Unexpected Battle Between Ms. Battle and an Evening of Connecting Hispanic Culture

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
November 14, 2022
With a smile, Relay for Life members paste the pink sticky notes of students who offered their kind words to patients and survivors of breast cancer. Honoring the month of Breast Cancer Awareness, Relay for Life decided to create a mural out of the encouraging messages of students around campus.

Relay for Life Uses Small Sticky Notes to Paint a Big (and Promising) Picture 

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
October 27, 2022
[GALLERY] Spirit Week: Day 3 - Heroes & Villains

[GALLERY] Spirit Week: Day 3 – Heroes & Villains

Isabella Cely-Garcia and Daniel Morrison
October 20, 2022
[GALLERY] Spirit Week: Day 2 - Twinnem Tuesday 

[GALLERY] Spirit Week: Day 2 – Twinnem Tuesday 

“The Most Iconic Day of Spirit Week For Sure”
Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
October 19, 2022
[GALLERY] Spirit Week: Day 1 - Meme Monday!

[GALLERY] Spirit Week: Day 1 – Meme Monday!

Despite the Doubt, Meme Monday Makes a Promising Start to Spirit Week
Daniel Morrison and Isabella Cely-Garcia
October 17, 2022
Key Club president, Trinity Tang (right from center), and sponsor, Ms. Taylor (left from center), smile alongside the other officers after a successful day of donating blood. Like the banner says, Key Club did indeed save lives through their first of many Blood Drives.

Students Prove to #BeTheKey to a Healthier Life, One Draw at a Time

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
September 30, 2022
Jaguars vs. Bobcats: Redemption Looms Near

Jaguars vs. Bobcats: Redemption Looms Near

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
September 22, 2022
U-TAP into Teaching: Currently a Club, Soon to be an Elective?

U-TAP into Teaching: Currently a Club, Soon to be an Elective?

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
September 15, 2022
Mike Wazowski, Sulley, and Mr. Jablonka pose side-by-side, smiling from horn-to-horn. Like Sulley leaning on Mike, Mr. Jablonka plans on getting some help from his own students to make SGA its best year yet.

From Coach J’ to SGA

Adam Abougendia and Daniel Morrison
September 8, 2022
Block and 1-6: The Best New Mix

Block and 1-6: The Best New Mix

Daniel Morrison, Copy Editor
August 26, 2022
Graphic by Matias Eiletz

New Year, New Schedule

Daniel Morrison and Kara Warren
August 26, 2022
Behind the Scenes: The Successes of the Senior Student Council

Behind the Scenes: The Successes of the Senior Student Council

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
May 20, 2022
Photo by: Jeinily Bencon

Previewing June 3rd: A Night of Success for Our Seniors, and a Night of Fulfillment for All

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
Donated by Rebecca Lim

NEHS Members Sign Their Way into A New Chapter

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
The Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza!

The Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza!

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Graphic by Megan Ingram

The Russian-Ukrainian Conflict Extends its Influence Into Charter’s Own Borders

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
Photo by Dylan Padron

Taking a Peek at Pep Rally

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
March 1, 2022
Graphic by Megan Bilecki

The Biden Administration Alleviates Some Worry Surrounding Omicron

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Graphic by Mia White

Bringing in the New Year with a New Variant

Nicole Llanes and Daniel Morrison
January 14, 2022
Graphic by Megan Ingram

Jags Get into the Frosty Feels

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
December 7, 2021
Graphic by Colin Alfonso

China’s Challenging Level: Banning Gamers Charter’s Gamer Perspectives

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
Charter’s Take on the Bell Schedule

Charter’s Take on the Bell Schedule

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
Graphic by Megan Ingram

The Jaguars Experience A Rocky Transition from Jupiter to FOCUS

Daniel Morrison, Staff Writer
September 2, 2021
His Name is Pete Laidley Jr. and He is Ready

His Name is Pete Laidley Jr. and He is Ready

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
May 20, 2021
Students are Expected to Return to the Classroom this Fall—Say Bye to Online!

Students are Expected to Return to the Classroom this Fall—Say Bye to Online!

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
April 29, 2021

Looking to Enter the Florida Prepaid Scholarship Raffle?

What You Need to Know!
Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
April 9, 2021
Photo of vaccination centre sign.

New Vaccine Guidelines Make the Transition to a Normal Life Easier

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
March 12, 2021
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
December 9, 2020
Original Image Source: https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/behavioral-strategies-more-effective-than-persuasion-in-promoting-vaccination.html

A New Vaccination Here for the Nation

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
November 18, 2020
Graphic by: Xavier Mateo

How Much Should We Really Trust the Media?

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
November 18, 2020
Photo Source: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-07-13/white-house-turns-on-fauci-as-trump-minimizes-virus-spike

Politics “Trump” Science

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
October 30, 2020
Our Fabulous Freshmen President!

Our Fabulous Freshmen President!

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
October 16, 2020
The Return of the Jags!

The Return of the Jags!

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
October 2, 2020
Photo by Dylan Padron

Going Back to School- Prevention and Precaution!

Daniel Morrison, STAFF WRITER
September 18, 2020
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