The Torch

Social justice, Coronavirus, and Lady Gaga dominate the 2020 MTV Music Video Awards

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer • September 9, 2020

MTV held its 37th annual Video Music Awards show on August 30, which featured a wide range of celebrity performers and award winners, and this year’s line up was not one to miss. Hosted by Keke...

Palm Beach County students can return to campus Sept. 21; have option to continue distance learning from home

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • September 7, 2020

The School District of Palm Beach County announced on Friday, Sept. 4, that schools will reopen on Monday, Sept. 21, welcoming back students whose parents want them to return to live instruction. Parents...

A junior’s perspective: Hey, seniors, we feel ya, but Class of 2021 also affected by pandemic

Jordan Lanson, Staff Writer • May 29, 2020

I never thought I would be sitting at home on my computer being home schooled in my last semester of my junior year. Due to the coronavirus, many things have changed. Many tutoring sessions for...

Gates Foundation’s ID2020 digital identification project comes under criticism as a way to track citizens’ every move

Alexis Rejouis, Staff Writer • May 28, 2020

In this modern world, many people fear the digital era and what it means in terms of their personal privacy. Because of iPhones and social media, people are constantly questioning who is watching them....

Hip Hop and TikTok: a match made in Heaven?

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor • May 28, 2020

Hundreds of millions of people across the world are using the booming social media platform TikTok. TikTok users are able to do many things; however, a very popular feature is creating or following already...

2019-2020 Olympic Heights Underclassmen Awards Video

May 27, 2020

The Olympic Heights Underclassmen Awards for the 2019-2020 school year were announced on Wednesday, May 27 via a video shared in an email from principal Ms. Kelly Mills Burke to the OH community.

Battlefront II reaches the finish line with final update

Nicholas Tramazzo, Staff Writer • May 27, 2020

Star Wars Battlefront II was a revolutionary game for Star Wars fans, but with the most recent update EA Sports and DICE announced that this will be the final update for the game. This news brings hope...

Way too early Booms and Busts of the 2020 NFL draft

Joshua Wolf, Staff Writer • May 26, 2020

THE BOOMS: Isaiah Simmons LB, Arizona Cardinals (Round 1/Pick 8): Simmons was the ultimate weapon last year for the Clemson defense. He took snaps in every position on the field including 239 as a box...

For Jonas Brothers fans, happiness abounds

Emily Nomberg, Staff Writer • May 26, 2020

Happiness has continued to prevail for the Jonas Brothers throughout the past two years! March 1, 2019, was a special day for the Jonas Brothers as it was the day that their six-year split officially...

Amazon employees don’t feel that the company is doing enough to keep them safe from coronavirus

Zoe Siegel, Staff Writer • May 22, 2020

During the current quarantine process, many stores are closed and people are reluctant to visit the ones that are open. Those brick-and-mortar stores’ loss in Amazon’s gain. Even more so than in...

Once a member of 4992, always a member of 4992

May 21, 2020

As the 2019-20 school year comes to its unusual close, Social Media Editor and member of the Olympic Heights Drama Troupe 4992 put put together this video featuring past, current, and future Troupe 4992...

Olympic Heights Faculty Video Message to Class of 2020

May 20, 2020

The Olympic Heights faculty and staff send their best wishes to the graduating class of 2020. This video was compiled by English teacher Mr. Zachary Goldstein and shared with the Olympic Heights community...