March
Spotlights
Women's History Month By: Vivian Frabotta
According to History.com, Women's History Month has been observed in March since 1987. The intention of Women's History Month is to be "a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society" ("Women’s History Month 2022" 1). Two women who had considerable impacts on society are Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks is most remembered for her role in the Civil Rights Movement and for not standing (to her degrading herself) on a bus when she was told to get up for a white man. Susan B. Anthony is most recognized for being one of the founders of the American Woman Suffrage Association. Thanks to Susan B. Anthony's work the 19th amendment (giving women the right to vote) was created shortly after her death. These are only two of the many women recognized during Women's History Month. Even today, women are still making history; like Kamala Harris who is the first woman to become United States Vice President.
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Local Restaurant Spotlight: Lake Alfred Diner By: Brenna Awad
If you have been around Lake Alfred, you may have heard about Lake Alfred Diner. The Lake Alfred Diner is a place where you can sit down, get good and fast service while enjoying a meal with your family. This diner serves breakfast and lunch, as they are open from 6 am - 2:30 pm. The diner may often be busy, but the workers will seat you and serve you quickly to make your time there enjoyable. Lake Alfred Diner is good for kids, has indoor and outdoor seating, free wifi, allows pets, and has many other amazing qualities. With many good reviews, the Lake Alfred Diner may be a good place for you and your family or friends to sit together and eat.
Movie Spotlight By: Natalia Robles Lopez
It’s finally here! The long-awaited “Marry Me” movie (PG-13) starring major stars like Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, and Maluma, has finally come out in theaters. This movie is about a popular pop star named Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez) who is about to be married in front of a live audience of hundreds of her fans until she finds out just moments before the ceremony, her fiance (Maluma) has been cheating. In a moment of panic, she meets eyes with a man (Owen Wilson) in the crowd and decides to marry him instead. Different forces will try to split the couple apart, but is their love strong enough to withstand it? Find out by watching this movie in theaters or on the app Peacock.
This March there will be a lot of movies to look forward to. One of them being the new Pixar film, “Turning Red” (PG), which comes out on Disney+ on March 11th. The film's main character is a tween named, Mei Lee. The movie shows Lee as she manages life and all the obstacles it throws at her. “And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she "poofs" into a giant red panda! (The 6 most anticipated movies premiering in March, including 'The Batman' and a new Pixar movie).
Another movie to look forward to would be “The Lost City”, which will hit theaters on March 25th. This movie is about a romance-adventure author, Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock), who gets kidnapped by a crazy billionaire who is hoping she can take him to the lost city's treasure that she mentions in her most recent novel. In an attempt to be the hero from her books, Alan (Channing Tatum), the man “who has dedicated his life to embodying the hero character”, sets off to save her. Will the couple be able to find the treasure before it’s too late?
Current Top Trending Book By: Regan Barron
One of the most read books this last week of February was “All This Time” by Mikki Daughtry. It is a young adult book about a perfect high school couple: Kyle and Kimberly, who break up at their graduation party. Kyle's life upturns drastically including a car accident that same night leaving Kimberely dead and him with a brain injury. Up until he meets Marley, who, going through her own loss, grows a strong connection with him. However, just as he’s putting his life back together he feels like another crashing moment is on his way and he’s right. This book was published on September 29th, 2020, and has a 3.97/5 star rating. You can buy it for $10.23 on Amazon and on Kindle for $9.99. One review by LaurasLibraryy stated, “I cried and laughed multiple times while reading it, and once within about 2 minutes of each other. Would highly recommend this!! Would also be a good book to get out of a reading slump!!!!”. She also gave it a 5-star review. If you like young adult books then this is for sure a good book to check out. Happy reading.
Video Game Spotlight: Dying light 2 By: Cara Crum
The game Dying light 2, came out at the very beginning of 2022. This is a very fun and popular game that everyone would have fun playing. Dying light 2 is the high rated game, it has even won a medal. It is a multiplayer game that you can play with your friends and it is very big. Dying light 2, multiple large maps to choose from, and tons to do.
It has a 15hr playtime of campaigns; but if you want to play multiplayer with friends, then it can go up to 50hrs of gameplay. Dying light 2: stay human, is a very deep, very long playing video game where choices have long-lasting, irrevocable consequences. The players are really encouraged to inhabit the character of Aiden, a pilgrim traveling in the post-apocalyptic dark ages, surviving on his wits and athletic skills. Players find or are awarded “Inhibitors” which, in groups of three, will upgrade Aiden’s stamina or his health by one rank. I recommend upgrading your stamina over your health at a ratio of 3:1 – at least 2:1. New players may think that in a world with a never-ending infected horde (one that is immediately dangerous at night, no less) building up health for a tank-like run would be the order of the day. But, when parkour and combat both draw from the same stamina pool, stamina becomes the prize attribute. Stamina is vital because it gives you extra attacks when you’re surrounded, and it allows you to have greater means of escape to higher ground if you’re fleeing an infected horde at night. Better stamina also offers you certain parkour skills earlier on.
Some perks you should take as soon as they are available: “Dart” (a speed burst on L3), “Dash” (sprint for as long as you have stamina, also using L3), and “Firm Grip,” which allows you to hang on to a ledge and make the final climb to the top, even if you’re out of stamina. Survivor sense is also good for alerting you, indirectly, that you’re about to step into a major battle. If you’re out in the open during the day, in a story mission, and your survivor sense picks up multiple spears, propane tanks, bottles or bricks, there’s a good chance a big throwdown is about to take place.
Weather By: Adriana Brown
Sports Spotlight: Tom Brady Retires from the NFL. By: Payton Jones
Sports play a huge role in our country. With this, Football is ranked America’s most popular sport; everyone has heard of the term “Sunday night football”. There are hundreds of different NFL teams, but one of the most popular in Florida is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They recently acquired a new quarterback, the well-known, Tom Brady. He played two seasons as the quarterback for the Buccaneers until he retired this year. This was major news to many fans. Although, Brady only played for the Bucs for two seasons he has played in the NFL for a total of twenty-two seasons, winning a total of seven Superbowls in his career. He has played for the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bucs and has left history on both of those teams. Whilst, we were saddened to hear of his retirement, Brady says, “he wasn't sure he could continue to give "a 100% percent competitive commitment”. With this, his decision to retire was finalized and he will forever make NFL history.
Music Spotlight By: Aileen Diaz
Top 10 According to Billboard:
1) We Don’t Talk About Bruno (Carolina Gaitan, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Daine Guerrero, and Stephanie Beatiz)
2) Do We Have A Problem? (Nicki Minaj X Lil Baby)
3) Easy On Me (Adele)
4) Heat Waves (Glass Animals)
5) Stay ( The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber)
6) Super Gremlin(Kodak Black)
7) abcdefu(GAYLE)
8) Shivers(Ed Sheeran)
9) Ghost (Justin Bieber)
10) Surface Pressure(Jessica Darrow)
We Don’t Talk About Bruno by Lin Manual-Miranda including the soundtrack of Encanto is the first movie soundtrack to hit number 1 on Billboard charts since 2019. Lin Manual-Miranda is well known for being an actor, singer, songwriter, playwright, and film director. He’s known for writing the music and lyrics to the show Hamilton along with many other movies and plays. He won a Grammy Award for "Best Song Written for Visual Media" in the company of countless others.
Student Interviews By Brenna Awad and Christopher Dennie
DHS freshman student Blake Conner and sophomore Kiara Fernandez were asked some questions about school events. Blake said he is planning on going to the Spartans for a Cure Spring Festival where he hopes to see more activities and games. Kiara says she might go as well and is looking forward to seeing more enjoyable activities to do with the kids at the festival. Blake says he would like to see more festivals in the future because "they are so much fun to go to and [he] enjoy[s] them". While Kiara says she's is hoping to see more dances in the future because the Winter formal was canceled.
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