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Freshman Alex Kindem, a player on the varsity lacrosse team, waits in line to pass through the metal detectors on Jan. 24, the first day they were implemented.
Metal detectors adjust athletes’ routines
Chicks in science teacher Sally Kempfer's classroom hatch and take their first steps on March 10. "We talked about the stages of fetal development in biology," Kempfer said. "Now we get to enjoy cute spring chickens as spring is upon us."
Bringing life to the classroom
A sarcophagus made by junior Amy Billsbury stands in art teacher Jelena Robbins's room.
Art class paints on classroom walls
Members of the French National Honor Society pose at the Florida Congrès competition on March 6. “Congrès is going to be great this year,” junior Francis Lewandowski said. “Ms. Khlyabich set it up so well, and it’s going to be an amazing learning experience.”
French state event brings students together through language, competition
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
A sarcophagus made by junior Amy Billsbury stands in art teacher Jelena Robbins's room.
Art class paints on classroom walls
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
“Captain America: Brave New World” elicits mixed student reactions 
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
Art teacher Jelena Robbins back in the classroom after surgery
Putting on a Show: Spanish students create telenovelas as final project
Debate class practices congressional debate
Freshman Alex Kindem, a player on the varsity lacrosse team, waits in line to pass through the metal detectors on Jan. 24, the first day they were implemented.
Metal detectors adjust athletes’ routines
Chicks in science teacher Sally Kempfer's classroom hatch and take their first steps on March 10. "We talked about the stages of fetal development in biology," Kempfer said. "Now we get to enjoy cute spring chickens as spring is upon us."
Bringing life to the classroom
Members of the French National Honor Society pose at the Florida Congrès competition on March 6. “Congrès is going to be great this year,” junior Francis Lewandowski said. “Ms. Khlyabich set it up so well, and it’s going to be an amazing learning experience.”
French state event brings students together through language, competition
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Students experience different degrees of burnout
Senior Sasha Garcia conducts a research experiment for her Capstone Science Research project on Jan. 14. "I’m making an antibiotic treatment out of coconut oil and garlic allicin," Garcia said. "I want to go into medicine so this is very helpful for me."
Students prepare for the 2025 Brevard County Science Fair
Senior Carter Newlin leads the First Priority club during Power Hour on Thursday, Jan. 16. "I love that people are showing up for the message," Newlin said. "I'm excited to be doing something so meaningful."
First Priority sees major increase in attendance, continues to grow
Senior Aubrey Reiter serves the ball during her match against Bayside on Feb. 4.
Girls tennis takes down Viera
Basketball going through a hoop
Three players from JV boys basketball move to varsity
(From left) Seniors Beau Couture, Yogi Patel, coach Corey Burton, Camden Garoust, and Christian Rebec will play their final basketball home game on Jan. 31.
Seniors bid farewell
Boys varsity basketball changes its game after losses
Boys varsity basketball changes its game after losses
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
Girls varsity basketball defeats MCC, breaks losing streak
From left, seniors Allison Gunnell, Rebecca Lorigan and Stefania Raffaelli celebrate their girls varsity soccer Senior Night on Dec. 13.
Senior Night marks a bittersweet farewell for girls varsity soccer
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
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End of an era
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes
Sequel showdown
Sequel showdown
Photo/Creative Commons
Made to last
Seniors Anna Vittitoe and Dawson Jenkins slow dance after being crowned the West Shore Prom King and Queen of 2024. “It was a really fun moment,” Vittitoe said. “We weren’t expecting people to vote for us, so when they called our names we were really surprised.”
Scheduling struggles
Seniors Scarlett Edammudalige (left) and Ana Sophia Bustamante Bravo work on creating ticket designs for prom, which will be held on Friday, April 4.
A different dance
First down
First down
Former Principal Rick Fleming, who retired last year after being principal of the school for 17 years, waves to the crowd. “This event is awesome, but they should save it for years when we get blue ribbons,” junior Kellyn Hoffmann said. “It would make the event even more special.”
Spring Fling: The photo collection
Students play Gaga ball, where players try to eliminate opponents by hitting them with a ball below the knees. “I’ve been playing Gaga ball for years now, as a boy scout,” junior Parker Wales said. “Although I think my lack of skill seen today comes from the mass amount of people in the pit. I’m typically used to bouncing the balls off the walls and on to people to get them out. The school should invest in an in-ground wooden gaga pit, then I’ll play better.”
Spring Fling Photos: Games and activities
Chamber Orchestra performs at its Pre-MPA Concert on Feb. 21.
Live orchestra returns to musical theater productions
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/02/02/key-nominees-for-the-2024-grammy-awards/
Sound of success
Saving the best for last
Saving the best for last
The name game
The name game
The COIN logo displays on the screen during the COIN "I'm Not Afraid Of Tour Anymore" concert on November 2, 2024.
COIN expresses vulnerability, embrace their community on tour
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Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
Suffocated by security
Suffocated by security
Max Madl appears at his school board campaign booth through a virtual call due to a flight cancellation in August 2024.
Growing pains
Journalism's success derives from culture
Journalism’s success derives from culture
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Mini media
Illustration by Addyson Leathers
Life and limb
Parents have the right to know what their kids are being taught
Streamline and Interscope Records
In pieces
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2024/02/02/key-nominees-for-the-2024-grammy-awards/
Sound of success
Saving the best for last
Saving the best for last
The COIN logo displays on the screen during the COIN "I'm Not Afraid Of Tour Anymore" concert on November 2, 2024.
COIN expresses vulnerability, embrace their community on tour
Creative Commons https://www.flickr.com/photos/kennyysun/36100904785
Kendrick Lamar scores a touchdown with halftime performance
The cover design for David Gilmour's latest album, "Luck and Strange," features a man pushing against a river's stream in reference to the lyrics of "Scattered," the album's final track.
Former Pink Floyd frontman David Gilmour embraces passage of time in “Luck and Strange” tour
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
On track
Steppin’ out
Reading under review
Tea time with Fleming
Fleming Chronicles: Graduation Curveball
Pioneering Pathways
Ella Dorfman: “Teacher Fear”
Fleming Chronicles: Hiring Frenzy
Volleyball Sideline Sports
2024 Graduation Livestream
On track
Steppin’ out
Sophomore Grace Murphy gets rid of any excess chalk. "When I look at the high bar, I always tell myself that I got this." Murphy said.
Just routine
Sponsored by Brevard's own Tyler Sirois, house bill 1 plans to ban social media accounts held by people under 16. Junior Carter Newlin said the bill is "stupid" because he said he thinks "they won't be able to enforce it like they're able to." If passed the bill would go into effect on July 1.
House bill 1 threatens social media access for youth
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[Photo] Sound of success

Leah Ngsaye, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
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[Photo] Wicked: A magical tale that hits the right notes

Leah Ngsaye, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
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[Photo] Third option

Aaron Murphy, Sports Editor
May 17, 2024
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[Photo] Anything but In Distress: Netflix’s ‘Damsel’ surpasses expectations

Elena Konicki, Staff Writer
March 9, 2024
Taylor Swift at her "Eras" tour

Prom

[Photo] Prom remains a upperclassman-exclusive event

April 5, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Cocaine Bear’ Just Crazy Enough for Success

Madelyn Sorgenfrei, Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2023

[Photo] Record Sales See A Resurgence

Madelyn Sorgenfrei, Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2023

[Photo] 21 Savage and Drake Release Iconic Collaborative Album

Evy Nigh, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
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[Photo] Anime Series Showcases Absurd Storytelling at its Best

Noah Techoueyres, Staff Writer
January 31, 2023

[Photo] Fall Hurricanes Continue to Impact Schedule

Izzy Rootsey, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
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[Photo] Latin exam cram looks different this year

December 20, 2022
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[Photo] Preparation for midterms varies

December 20, 2022
A loggerhead sea turtle near Coquina Beach returns to the water.

[Photo] Zoo releases rehabilitated sea turtles

December 9, 2022
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[Photo] JV boys stung by Scorpions 53-12

December 9, 2022
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[Photo] Fourteen qualify for All-County orchestra

December 1, 2022
Cargo pants can be found at local thrift shops.

[Photo] Finding the perfect gift takes planning

November 28, 2022
Financial aid

[Photo] Feldbush helps seniors navigate financial aid

November 28, 2022
bubble test

[Photo] Students learn to cope with various forms of testing

November 15, 2022
Hurricane Nicole caused schools to be closed for two days last week.

[Photo] Hurricane Nicole has little effect on freshmen

November 15, 2022

[Photo] Response times to emergencies can vary

October 27, 2022
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[Photo] Seniors stress as UF deadline approaches

October 24, 2022
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[Photo] Advanced Placement Literature course sees enrollment drop

Mackenzie Sullivan, Staff Writer
August 17, 2022
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[Photo] Instagram adds options to combat mental-health effects

April 12, 2022
In the 1982 film “Poltergeist,” a child contacts the spirit world through a TV set.

[Photo] ‘Poltergeist’ draws mixed reviews from film club

October 28, 2021
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[Photo] Problem with social studies? Maybe it’s elementary

November 9, 2021
Brevard Public Schools amended its mask policy Friday.

[Photo] BPS adapts mask policy while dress code remains rigid

October 26, 2021
Writing

[Photo] College application deadline looms

Ayah Saleh
October 15, 2021
The film club will next discuss the 1931 film “Frankenstein.”

[Photo] Film lovers gather for newly formed club

Evy Nigh
October 14, 2021
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[Photo] Senior scholarship opportunities

Sophia Bailly, Editor in chief
May 20, 2021
The AP Psychology exam has been scheduled to be administered May 11.

[Photo] 2021 AP exams pose unique challenges for test-takers

April 9, 2021
Lil Nas X back stage at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.

[Photo] Lil Nas X stirs controversy with new song, video and shoe

Violet Chace, Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2021
Brevard Public Schools has yet to decide whether e-learning will be an option next fall.

[Photo] Remote-learning option for next fall remains undecided

Raven Morgan, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
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[Photo] Possible publicity stunt gains traction

Sophia Bailly, Editor in chief
March 16, 2021
Discrimination toward China has increased since the pandemic began last spring.

[Photo] COVID-19 has taught me about discrimination

Keira Coleman, Staff Writer
March 9, 2021
The University of Florida sent out its college acceptance notification Feb. 26.

[Photo] UF sends out college acceptance notifications

Kishan Ramchandani
March 8, 2021
Lord of the Rings

[Photo] ‘Lord of the Rings’ IMAX release couldn’t come at a worse time

McKenna Slaughter, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021
Protesters march toward the Capitol before a group stormed the building Wednesday afternoon.

[Photo] Students, teachers sort through reactions to Capitol building raid

Sophia Bailly, Editor in chief
January 9, 2021
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[Photo] Meditation helps some cope with isolation stress

April 20, 2020
Eleven deaths have been linked to vaping with the most recent occurring in Florida and Georgia.

[Photo] Vaping-related deaths reach 11

Cooper Stein, Staff Writer
October 1, 2019
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[Photo] Congressional bill targets loot boxes

May 14, 2019
Lovebugs splattered on car grills have become a common sight recently.

[Photo] These bugs inspire no love

May 9, 2019
Eighth-grader Nikki L. traveled to Bali with her father during Spring Break.

[Photo] Middle-schoolers travel abroad for Spring Break

April 3, 2019
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[Photo] Daylight-saving time could become permanent in Florida

March 14, 2019
In his collage portraits, Derek Gores recycles magazines, labels, data, and assorted found analog and digital materials to create the works on canvas.

[Photo] Gores exhibit attracts art students

March 11, 2019
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[Photo] College decisions rapidly approaching

Emma Robinson
December 19, 2018
Supporters of Amendment 9 hope to put an end to vaping in enclosed public spaces.

[Photo] Amendement 9 could affect school vaping

November 6, 2018
Sea turtles have begun hatching along Brevard County’s beaches.

[Photo] Turtle nesting season means ‘lights out’

August 11, 2018
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[Photo] Florida won’t join states banning texting and driving

Madhav Pamidimukkala, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
Fourteen students and three faculty members were killed in the Feb. 14 shooting.

[Photo] School community reflects on Parkland shooting

Rachel Montgomery, Managing Editor
March 20, 2018
The Brevard Zoo is located at Wickham and Murrell roads in Suntree.

[Photo] Zoo to host Sensory Night for special-needs guests

March 19, 2018
The Florida Legislature had crafted a bill in response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

[Photo] Legislature OKs bill allowing some faculty to carry guns

March 9, 2018
The participating students will tour several parts of Italy, including Rome.

[Photo] Latin students plan trip to Italy

February 9, 2018
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will face off in November.

[Photo] The case for Trump over Hillary

Billy Macom, Staff Writer
October 11, 2016
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[Photo] Sign up for Oct. 15 PSAT in guidance

October 2, 2014
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[Photo] Public prayer ruling encourages intolerance

Dana Brown, web manager
May 21, 2014
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