Using what they have learned in dynamics, the AP Physics students propel their constant cars with the power of a mousetrap.

When she was younger, Sophomore Anna Vittitoe loved to dance and would look for role models to further passion. One of the places she looked was social media. “As a dancer, I was taught that skinny and smaller bodies are the standard," she said. "The combination of this mindset with these beautiful bodies I was seeing on Instagram that were completely unattainable really impacted my mental health and caused even more insecurities." The widespread social media platform Instagram, which can be found on almost any teenager’s phone, has been under fire recently for promoting eating and mental...

Placing fifth in Cape Coast at Cocoa Beach Country Club on Friday, the girls’ swim and dive team edged out 11 other schools. “I think we did well,” freshman Nicole Riopelle said. “I placed second overall in my 100 fly, and my time was a big improvement for me.” Many swimmers had personal best times too. “I know a lot of swimmers improved their times,” Nicole said. “One of them was [sophomore] Taylor Reid who dropped 16 seconds in her 500 free, which was awesome.” The team has also had to face many changes this season, like getting a new coach. “Coach [Jamie]...

Brevard Public Schools voted to reinstate masks after Judge John Cooper of the Second Judicial Court of Florida ruled Friday that Florida's Constitution requires that public schools keep students safe. The decision came after BPS school board member Jennifer Jenkins called for an emergency meeting Monday regarding the new ruling. "I will defend my husband's life, my family's life, my community's life, and my colleagues' lives," said Jenkins, Board Member, District 3. "I will not be quiet. [COVID-19] is a risk to our community, and I will absolutely not be on the wrong side of history. This is...

Looking at the mask-less faces of some of the students in his classroom, the AP Government and Economics teacher Sean Regan is relived that he is no longer required to wear a face covering while working.  “I think [masks] should be optional,” Regan said. “I’m glad that everyone has a choice about it. If they do [choose to wear a mask] or not it doesn’t bother me. I’m happy for them either way. I think for some people [masks] make them feel safer which is a good thing. But on the other side, it can make it harder for some people to be understood and communicate in class. I don’t...

COVID-19 mitigation procedures have been updated for the current school year, following school board meetings and notices from the Department of Health. These updates include mask policy, quarantine procedures and one-way hallways. "Right now, masks are voluntary," Assistant Principal Catherine Halbuer said. "It is the students’ choice as to whether or not they wear masks." The school board announced on Aug. 10 that masks are optional in Brevard Public Schools. "I think that masking should not necessarily be optional," physics teacher Joseph Estevez said. "I think it leaves vulnerable...