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Exploring the various topics seen within the walls of Stanton College Preparatory.
Candidate Breakdown
By Heba Akhdar and Gabrielle Dosdos
With the upcoming 2024 presidential election, the public is faced with the pick of one from four candidates. Stanton’s student run newspaper, Devil’s Advocate hosts its Mock Election on September 24, when students will be able to cast their vote.
Freshman Songyi Pang discusses her first semester experience at Stanton College Preparatory School.
Rising political tensions in Jacksonville create a state of confusion and polarization for young people, including those at Stanton College Preparatory School.
With the upcoming 2024 presidential election, the public is faces with the pick of one from four candidates. Stanton’s student-run newspaper, Devil’s Advocate hosts its Mock Election on September 24, when students will be able to cast their vote.
As their journey through high school comes to an end, the Class of 2024 reflects on the road they took to get there.
Music’s ever-present nature allows people to feel attached to songs and form connections with others.
A new form of recognition of clubs has fallen onto Stanton: the Golden Phoenix Awards. Such competition shows a newfound form of appreciation for the club itself and its members.
Miss Stanton 2024-2025 is tomorrow, March 9. Take a look at the contestants’ talents and platforms!
New safety measures have been introduced in Duval County Public Schools including Stanton College Preparatory School.
Various elements make up a student’s college application, showcasing to the college who they are inside and outside the classroom.
Staff writer Lindsay Johnson sat down with Stanton’s new physics teacher, Mrs. Leona Galindo, who discussed what it is like to return to Stanton after nine years.
Staff Writer Ariyani Thompkins sat down with new guidance counselor Ms. Rocio Guzman to discuss her past educational experiences, what brought her to Stanton, and her plans for her time here.
Over the summer, Stanton’s PTSA received the President's Achievement Award for their hard work.
Staff writer Emily Zickuhr profiles new math teacher, Mr. Michael Larbi, on his new job at Stanton College Preparatory School.
Staff writer Mena Alchi interviews one of Stanton’s new math teachers, Mr. Nkosi Alexander, who exchanges his views about the importance of students’ learning process.
Staff writer Erica Truong discussed with Ms. Jordan Heise regarding her motivations and goals as a new teacher at Stanton.
Staff writer Lindsay Johnson sat down with one of Stanton’s new counselors, Mrs. Viktoria Evans-Clair, who discussed her background and goals at Stanton.
Staff Writer Katie Wong sat down with 2023-24 Miss Stanton winners and discusses the ins and outs of the pageant.
Students at Stanton College Preparatory School connect with their peers through clubs.
An interview with Vihaan Kanchanapalli, Freshman Class President.
An interview with Stanton drama teacher Jeffrey Grove on the Women of Lockerbie and the happenings of the drama department.
The evolution of beauty standards consequently alters the way teenagers view themselves.
Mr. Bill Delaney discusses Riverside’s distinctive urban core and its unique combination of historical preservation and revitalization efforts.
Through social media and commercialization, spirituality is increasingly influencing teenage culture.
For sophomores who were online last year this year will be their first time learning on Stanton’s campus. This presents new challenges for students and teachers, not only with the introduction of a new freshman class, but also with the addition of one-third of the rising sophomore class who previously attended school virtually through Duval HomeRoom.
Movies and television shows, as well as other forms of entertainment, have the direct ability to influence how people perceive the world. However, the failure to accurately portray mental illness in the media fosters a crippling stigma in society and has overwhelmingly influenced the public's understanding of mental illnesses.