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A firefighter looking towards an inferno of a hill in the palisades neighborhood during the height of the fires in early January.

The California dream turned into ash, a look at the LA fires.

Finnegan Cox, News Writer March 11, 2025

Imagine the hurricanes that wreaked havoc on St Pete this year, but they are on fire. It's no exaggeration that this is literally what the residents of Los Angeles neighborhoods such as Pacific Palisades,...

The message that popped up on everyone's devices once TikTok was officially banned in the United States

U.S. TikTok Ban: The Endless Controversy

Kelly Fuss, News Editor March 11, 2025

What began as a platform to share short singing and dancing videos has now exploded the internet and became the essential social media app of the 2020s. Or, in true Gen Z jargon, TikTok has quickly matured...

The American Flag

Donald Trump Inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States

Kelly Fuss, News Editor February 21, 2025

On Monday, January 20th, 2025, the United States and the rest of the world witnessed the second inauguration of Donald Trump as President. Or rather, as Trump himself titled the event, “Liberation Day”...

"I Voted" sticker on the campus of St. Pete High

Reflecting Upon the 2024 Election

Kelly Fuss, News Editor December 9, 2024

November 5th became a civic milestone for many young adults across the country, as their first ballots were cast for the 2024 presidential election. Despite lively preparations for the quadrennial event,...

GOP's Hollow Primary Race

GOP’s Hollow Primary Race

Hema Mangat, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

In the 2024 presidential primary the candidates and their campaigns have certainly caught the public's eye and sparked a variety of opinions. Recent victories in the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire...

Magnolia Moore, a St. Petersburg High School student, gives her Owala a “ten out of ten.”

The Water Bottle of the Year

Shayla Nguyen, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

With the recent summer bringing scorching heat and high temperatures, Florida has become a sauna. Through the heat, one hero has risen to save all sufferers of the sun. The Owala water bottle. This water...

The Palmetto & Pine staff posted a poll on our Instagram. 71 percent of our eligible followers are registered or pre-registered to vote.

Ready, Set, Vote!

Norah Craig, Social Media Manager September 14, 2023

This year’s graduating class will be 18 by November 2024. Just in time for elections! This is an important right and a valuable privilege that we have here in the United States to be able to participate...

As the debate unfolded, it became clear that the candidates' strategies diverged.

Voices Clash and Strategies Shine: Analysis of the First 2024 GOP Primary Debate 

Hema Mangat, Sports Editor September 5, 2023

The first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate held in Milwaukee provided a vivid snapshot of the crowded GOP field as eight candidates took the stage. The notable absence of former President Donald...

There is no doubt that Black Americans have played a massive role in the formation of this country.

Black History is American History

Justin Jordan, Devils Eye Writer May 15, 2023

Teaching students the events of the past allows them to better comprehend the world around them; however, recently, as school curriculums have become more politicized, the content that students are taught...

When we buy a pet from a store, we are indirectly supporting this cruel industry. Every purchase fuels the cycle of animal mistreatment, and it is up to us as consumers to break this cycle.

Pets or Profit: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Pet Store Industry

Hema Mangat, Sports Editor March 6, 2023

As animal lovers, the thought of a pet being mistreated is enough to bring tears to our eyes. The reality, however, is that animal cruelty is a daily occurrence for countless animals in pet stores across...

The University of Florida has recently begun constructing a new A.I. facility.

Exploring the Capabilities of ChatGPT

Hema Mangat, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

The artificial intelligence (AI) text generator ChatGPT responded as follows when asked to describe itself: “I am ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI. I am trained to understand and respond...

"This election foreshadows Florida politics and affects citizens by impacting how laws will be passed."

The Impact of the Speaker of the House Election

Ava John, SPHS News Editor January 19, 2023

After 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) became Speaker of the House in the early hours of January 7th. To win votes from the right, McCarthy made deals with House members that weakened the power...

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