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Eva Woods

Eva Woods, Staff Writer

Eva is a staff writer for The Torch. She is a junior in her second year on The Torch staff. Eva is a member of National Honor Society, the Olympians Advanced Placement Academy (OAPA), Best Buddies club, and Compete to Give. She loves working with kids and animals and loves to bake.

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The Veterans Administration serves those veterans needing assistance, but many complain that the system is painstakingly slow and often times ineffective.

Is the U.S. doing enough for its suffering veterans?

May 25, 2022
Service dogs can cost up to $30,000 but can be well worth the cost.

There’s much more to a service dog than most people realize

May 12, 2022
So-called puppy mills such as this one in Kentucky often have dogs living in cramped and dangerous conditions.

Animal abuse a problem that’s not going away

March 29, 2022
Actor/comedian Bob Saget, who had just embarked on a stand-up comedy tour, was found dead in his Orlando hotel room on Jan. 9. He was 65 years old.

Actor Bob Saget’s death stuns fans, entertainment world

January 14, 2022
Archie Yates plays Max Mercer in Disneys disappointing Home Sweet Home Alone, the latest entry in the Home Alone series.

Looking for a new Christmas movie? Home Sweet Home Alone is not it, doing a great disservice to the original

December 24, 2021
It is not uncommon to see manatees with scars from being hit by boat propellers. Not all manatees survive the encounter, which is one factor contributing to increasing death rate of the species.

Florida manatees dying off at an alarming rate

December 15, 2021
Mental health issues an overlooked side effect of pandemic

Mental health issues an overlooked side effect of pandemic

November 25, 2021
Harry Styles will be performing at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise on Oct. 8. Attendees must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and be masked.

Live concerts making a roaring comeback to South Florida; some with mandatory COVID-19 protocols

September 28, 2021
Many Afghani women fear the loss of their freedoms now that the Taliban has retaken control of Afghanistan.

NEWS ANALYSIS: With the Taliban back in control, Afghanistan’s women facing loss of recently gained rights

September 8, 2021
Olympic Heights clubs and organizations make the best of a school year fraught with pandemic restrictions

Olympic Heights clubs and organizations make the best of a school year fraught with pandemic restrictions

June 11, 2021
Pod seating at concerts is the latest step in a return to live-concert performances.

Pod seating, drive-in concerts allow for a return to live music

June 4, 2021
Palm Beach County residents are returning to the Palm Beach Zoo, featuring its popular tigers, and Lion Country Safari.

Zoos, after struggling through the pandemic, are opening exhibits and returning to normal operating procedures

June 1, 2021
Community service hours opportunities there for the taking

Community service hours opportunities there for the taking

April 6, 2021
The boardwalk at Green Cay Nature Center makes for a perfect long nature walk.

Getting outdoor exercise is essential to retaining physical and mental health during the pandemic

February 18, 2021
The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, tops The Torchs list of romantic comedies to watch with your significant other on Valentines Day.

The Top 10 romantic comedies to watch with your Valentine

February 13, 2021
WandaVision will be the first Marvel Comics Universe show from Disney+. premiering on January 15.

2021 to offer a return to normalcy in TV and film industry

January 3, 2021
Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker hosted the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards.

CMA Awards deliver entertainment and controversy

December 20, 2020
A potential Covid-detecting dog goes through a trial run. It may not be long before such dogs are utilized at airports and other heavily-trafficked sites.

Covid-sniffing dogs to the rescue?

November 25, 2020
Volunteers at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control celebrate in front of empty kennels after every dog was adopted.

Empty animal shelters one positive side effect of Covid-19

October 18, 2020

Coming back to campus on Monday, Sept. 21? Mandatory mask rule makes choosing the right one important

September 17, 2020
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