Getting Back in the Swing of Things
Ethan Mansdorf, Photo Editor
September 25, 2017
Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Showcase, Sports
Although we all received what some would say is a "well deserved" week-long break following the scare of a massive category 5 hurricane, not everyone gets a break out of it. After missing one week of school, all current Santaluces sports had to postponed to different dates in the coming weeks. Since...
AP Classes vs Dual Enrollment Classes
Tiffany Stavrakas, Staff Writer
September 22, 2017
Filed under Lifestyle & Opinion, Showcase
A lot of people don't know the differences between AP and Dual Enrollment courses. AP courses are college level advanced classes. These courses can be taken in a high school without placement testing as long as the teacher signs off on it. Some popular examples on campus are AP Psychology, AP Human...
PB&J-athon
Isabella Young, Photo Editor
September 20, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
With over 26 loaves of bread, 12 jars of jelly, and 20 jars of peanut butter Key Clubs annual PB&J-athon was a success. The members of the biggest club on campus made 876 sandwiches which were donated to a homeless shelter. Together the Kiwanis club members came together and provided meals for...
Preparing for Irma
Jordan Cruz, Staff Writer
September 6, 2017
Ever since news of how severe hurricane Irma will possibly be, this has left south Floridians on edge with the necessary preparations for the storm. Stocking up on certain supplies, covering windows, and securing loose objects are all routine actions that long time Florida residents know all too much....
Bore! Why You’re Wrong About Golf
Neiko Megrichian, Sports Editor
September 6, 2017
Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Showcase, Sports
There's no doubt about the boring, eyeball-rubbing, forever-yawning stigma that comes with sitting through a golf match, right? I thought so too, but then it was as if the eye of Tiger stared me in the face and said, "Give it a chance." Of course, you can't deny one of the most successful ath...
Google Chromebooks in Classrooms
Brittany Travis, Co-Editor
September 6, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, Showcase
The teachers of Santaluces have implemented a new teaching method this year with the introduction of Google Chromebooks to their classrooms. In order to be qualified to receive the Chromebooks, teachers had to attend a special training over the summer. Teachers like Mr. Jayne and Mr.Squires have their...
Hurricane Harvey: How to Help
Emma Koons, Co-Editor
September 1, 2017
This past week, category 4 hurricane Harvey devastated Texas with intense, non-stop downpour and winds. Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced by more than 50 inches of rain that caused severe flooding. At least 30 are confirmed dead and many more are still missing. Many charities and...
Surviving Senior Year
Emma Koons, Co-Editor
August 31, 2017
Class of 2018 sponsor and chemistry teacher, Ms. Pavilonis handed out a packet that gives guidance to this year's graduating class. The packet provides information about application due dates, scholarships, ACT and SAT registration/test dates, school events, and general planning on how to tackle this...
College Touring: UCF
Ethan Mansdorf, Photo Editor
August 29, 2017
Filed under Campus Life, News, Showcase
As the next generation of high school graduates approach their final days of free education, college is the biggest thing on most minds. Post-secondary education has become the ultimate goal for students pursuing a lucrative career and institutions such as the University of Central Florida offer the...
Coach Coe’s Opening Drive
Neiko Megrichian, Sports Editor
August 29, 2017
Filed under Featured Sports Story Carousel, Showcase, Sports
Coach Brian Coe has been hired to take over as the new head coach of Chiefs Football, however it's no secret that the mission will be all but a stroll into the end zone. In fact, coming off of an 0-10 season (5-25 the past three seasons), it seems to be more of a Hail Mary attempt. Still, the former...