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Despite shortcomings, College Board's online AP review sessions are invaluable tools to prepare for May exams

Despite shortcomings, College Board’s online AP review sessions are invaluable tools to prepare for May exams

April 14, 2020
The Symphony of the Seas is the latest in the super-sized cruise ships. It can accommodate over 6,500 passengers.

Going cruising? These aren’t your grandparents’ cruise ships any longer; they’re more like floating amusement parks

February 24, 2020
Tamatha Skov, a space weather forecaster who works primarily in the fields of solar and space physics research and in the testing of spacecraft materials in realistic space radiation environments, is a leader in the STEM field and is interviewed by The Torch for this feature.

Women have a long and unappreciated history of contributions to the STEM fields; space weather forecaster Tamitha Skov speaks of her experiences

December 10, 2019
Fewer high school graduates will be able to qualify for the Bright Futures Scholarship due to the state raising the qualification standards.

Changes to Bright Futures Brings Tougher Standards; Low Income Students Will Be Disproportionately Affected

May 22, 2019
Tim Burton's Dumbo's dark themes make it a more somber viewing than the Disney original.

FILM REVIEW: While Entertaining for Teens and Adults, Dark Themes of New Dumbo Film Too Much for Youngsters

April 9, 2019
Private Universities: Weighing Costs Against Benefits

Private Universities: Weighing Costs Against Benefits

March 10, 2019
The classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special has recently been labeled bigoted and sexist.

TV Holiday Specials Criticized as Social Norms Change

December 28, 2018
Why Study History?

Why Study History?

December 5, 2018
Scientific theories are being used to debunk the mythology of some pop culture mysteries such as that of the Bermuda Triangle.

Science Helping to Solve Centuries-Old Mysteries

November 14, 2018
Olympic Heights security officer Mike McCutcheon checks the ID of a campus visitor at the school's main gate.

School District, Olympic Heights Taking Steps to Make Campus More Secure

September 21, 2018
Deadpool 2 gets a jump on the summer releases with boffo box office numbers.

Summer 2018 Movie Lineup Has Something for Everyone

May 25, 2018
Marjory Stoneman Douglass students David Hogg (left) and Emma Gonzalez have become the face of the new teen activists fighting for sensible gun legislation with a focus on turning out the youth vote in upcoming elections.

Can Current Teen Activism Turn Out the Youth Vote?

May 6, 2018
Florida May Stay on Daylight Saving Time Year Round

Florida May Stay on Daylight Saving Time Year Round

March 15, 2018
What Do Our Dreams Say About Ourselves?

What Do Our Dreams Say About Ourselves?

February 25, 2018
The Man and the Story Behind the Often Taken for Granted 9-1-1 Emergency System

The Man and the Story Behind the Often Taken for Granted 9-1-1 Emergency System

December 20, 2017
Are Dual Enrollment Courses Worth the Effort?

Are Dual Enrollment Courses Worth the Effort?

November 16, 2017
Superhero TV Shows Dominating the Airwaves

Superhero TV Shows Dominating the Airwaves

October 19, 2017
The path of the

School District Taking Precautions for Monday’s Solar Eclipse

August 18, 2017
Too Much Caffeine Can Be Problematic for Teens

Too Much Caffeine Can Be Problematic for Teens

November 3, 2016
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