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Scene from St. Pete Beach prior to Hurricane Helene.

[Photo] Why the Rain Won’t Go Away

Finnegan Cox, Devil's Eye Writer
October 7, 2024
“Sports is a very fast-paced environment, and you have to be able to work well under pressure. I would say that I find the most stressful is maintaining a work/life balance,” said Cafiero.

[Photo] Turning a Passion for Sports into a Career

Alexa Decker, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
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[Photo] Advice Column: What is the best way to figure out what you want to be, or more specifically, your college major?

Anonymous, Advice Columnist
December 15, 2023
Laufey’s audience isn’t composed of the usual Jazz listeners or the general established Jazz audience, but mainly young GenZ individuals.

[Photo] Is Laufey saving the dying genre?

Shayla Nguyen, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
It’s important that we hear about our local holiday traditions and celebrations because it allows us to be more involved and connected with our community.

[Photo] Florida’s Winter Wonderland

Sophie Cabral, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
Students have no control over their family income, so it shouldn’t be a source of inequality in education, but that doesn’t stop it from happening.

[Photo] The Underprivileged in College Admissions

Sofia Rodriguez, Devils Eye Writer
May 15, 2023
Romantic comedies provide a sense of comfort with the notion that everything works out in the end.

[Photo] The Rise of Rom-Coms

Sofia Hahn, A&E Writer
April 6, 2023
"Spring Breakers (2012) highlights many of St. Pete’s beachy landmarks, such as the delicious ice cream-shaped shop Twisty Treat."

[Photo] Film Cameos in the Tampa Bay Area

Ellie Miller, A&E Editor
March 30, 2023
Students get taught the mindset of “this shows how smart you are, so do well the first time,” rather than “this is a practice to help you get better.”

[Photo] Where Standardized Testing Falls Short

Sofia Rodriguez, Devils Eye Writer
March 6, 2023
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.

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

Hema Mangat, Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
While a schedule alteration isn’t in the books for the school, students are left wondering what schedule would be the most efficient for students and teachers.

[Photo] Sore Subject: The IB Scheduling Dilemma

Ava John, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2023
The stories of the Florida Man are incredibly bizarre and, at times, almost completely unbelievable.

[Photo] Florida Man: The World’s Worst Superhero

Hayden George, SPHS News Writer
March 6, 2023
Spring break is the perfect time to connect with nature and support wildlife protection.

[Photo] Spring Break Done Right: Five Activities to Kick-off the Spring Season

Carly Keith, Devils Eye Writer
March 6, 2023
Mindfulness is a very accessible tool to combat stress, anxiety, and other negative feelings.

[Photo] Spring Cleaning for the Mind

Justin Jordan, Devils Eye Writer
March 6, 2023
"Interact intends to “rise like a phoenix from the ashes” by ditching the Just Dance routines, according to co-president Tripp Spoor."

[Photo] Going for the GOLD: What to Expect from Goldfever this Year

Gabriela Salzman and Shayla Nguyen
March 2, 2023
The University of Florida has recently begun constructing a new A.I. facility.

[Photo] Exploring the Capabilities of ChatGPT

Hema Mangat, Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
"To be completely honest, I’m usually a sucker for the main couple; I wanted them to end up together."

[Photo] Most Romantic Quotes in Movie History

Maya Daly, A&E Writer
March 6, 2023
"When war does not happen, when a coup is quietly averted, when Kenya has 7.5% GDP growth, and when anti-pollution regulations are expanded, nobody hears about it."

[Photo] Why Does the World Suck Right Now?

Bryan Shedden, News Writer
March 6, 2023
"[Phoebe] Bridgers is featured on the track “Nothing New” from Swift’s re-recorded album, Red (Taylor’s Version)."

[Photo] Taylor Swift and Her Impact on Rising Musicians

Ellie Miller, A&E Editor
January 26, 2023
"During COVID, attendance didn’t play a role in a student’s ability to exempt from exams; now the current requirements are the same as the pre-COVID expectations."

[Photo] Exam Exemption

Ava John, SPHS News Editor
December 12, 2022
"The Archives Room features everything there is to know about the roots of St. Pete High."

[Photo] The SPHS Archives

Paloma Welch, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2022
"Knowing what makes you feel loved can help to create more meaningful and genuine relationships."

[Photo] Unpacking & Understanding Love Languages

Ella Flye, Devil's Eye Editor
December 12, 2022
Enchant Winter Festival at Tropicana Field in St.Petersburg, FL.

[Photo] Holiday Masterlist: How to Spend Your Time Over the Holiday Season

Ava John, SPHS News Editor
December 1, 2022
Sunrise at St. Pete High.

[Photo] Why do we see the sun rise?

Sofia Rodriguez, Devils Eye Writer
October 18, 2022
Popular word game WORDLE

[Photo] Apps That Had 15 Minutes of Fame

Gabriela Salzman, News Writer
October 18, 2022
The Green Devils are ready to face up against the Barons.

[Photo] Football: As Experienced By A Student

Olivia Moore, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2022
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