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Grocery stores are struggling to keep their shelves stocked as a food shortage resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine compounds the shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consumers starting to feel the effects of an international food shortage caused by the conflict in Ukraine

Jessica Abramsky, Editor-In-Chief • May 13, 2022
Sasha Romanenko (bottom right), a Ukrainian living in South Florida, shares his concerns over whats happening in his homeland.

Biden Administration introduces program welcoming 100,000 Ukrainian refugees into the United States

Lauren Albano, Managing & News/Opinion Editor • May 11, 2022
TEACHER FEATURE: Mr. James Cullen

TEACHER FEATURE: Mr. James Cullen

May 9, 2022
Floridas universities slow to move to test optional

Florida’s universities slow to move to “test optional”

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer • May 6, 2022
WNBA player Brittney Griner has been held in a Russian prison on cannabis charges since Feb. 17. She faces a possible prison sentence of 10 years.

U.S. State Dept. will seek WNBA superstar Brittney Griner’s release from Russian incarceration on cannabis charges

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • May 5, 2022
Jewish Ukrainian refugees arrive at a Berlin shelter.

Jewish Student Union reaching out to Ukrainian refugees

Zoe Siegel, Social Media Editor • May 5, 2022
The Olympic Heights Class of 2022 prom court featured (from left): Arie Eitani, Dylan Brenner, Spencer Vogel, Makayla Lewis, and the eventual prom queen and king, Tamara Backers and Alec Pattoukian.

Olympic Heights class of 2022 enjoying senior activities in a return to normalcy after COVID-19 restrictions lifted

Zoe Siegel, Social Media Editor • April 26, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson after being nominated to the Supreme Court by President Joe Biden (background).

Jackson would be first black woman to sit on Supreme Court

Jessica Abramsky, Editor-In-Chief • March 29, 2022
Florida governor Ron DeSantis speaks in support of the Stop WOKE Act.

NEWS ANALYSIS: Florida’s Stop WOKE Act designed to limit academic discussion on race in public schools’ classrooms

Lauren Albano, Managing & News/Opinion Editor • March 25, 2022
TEACHER FEATURE: Ms. Heather Ortiz

TEACHER FEATURE: Ms. Heather Ortiz

March 11, 2022
With scientists saying that time is running out on addressing greenhouse gasses impact on climate change, Pres. Joe Bidens attempt to do so through his Build Back Better Plan lies dormant in the Senate.

Biden’s attempt to curtail greenhouse gasses though Build Back Better Act stalled in Senate by Manchin’s opposition

Lauren Albano, Managing & News/Opinions Editor • March 3, 2022
The South Florida Fair returned at almost full-force in January after being severely scaled down last year due to COVID-19.

South Florida Fair returns amid COVID concerns

Sophia Dorris, Staff Writer • March 2, 2022
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