Achona School newspaper of Academy of the Holy Names, Tampa

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Navigate LeftNavigate RightCOVID-19 and Florida’s Environment Anika Schmid, Senior Staff Writer | November 16, 2020What Does Sustainable Fashion Really Mean? Maddie Glaum and Emara Sáez | November 13, 2020Academy Covid Case Increase Causes Concern Amidst the Student Body Alison Perez, Senior Staff Writer | November 10, 2020Fall Sports Recap Raquelle Elson, Sophomore Staff Writer | November 6, 2020Who are the Strongest Women in Your Life? Olivia Martinez, Senior Staff Writer | November 6, 2020NewsThe 2020 Election Brings Progressive Changes to Politics Daegan Walker, Sophmore Staff Writer November 16, 2020The 2020 election has brought many progressive changes to the United States, in both representation of people and in policies and law affecting all Americans.Kamala Harris...Amy Coney Barrett: Confirmed November 4, 2020On October 26, Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the next Supreme Court Justice of the United States shortly after the Senate voted 52-48 in...France Announces New COVID-19 Lockdown November 4, 2020On Wednesday, October 28, France’s president Emmanuel Macron announced that France would be entering a second national lockdown on Friday,...The Death of Bipartisanship in the Wake of the 2020 Election November 2, 2020Nov. 3, 2020, is Election Day, and despite that (as of October 30) 85 million Americans have voted early either at an in-person voting station...Academy LifeAHN’s Social Justice Club Continues to Advocate for Clean Water Gigi Alfonso, Sophomore Staff Writer November 16, 2020On Friday, Nov. 6, Academy’s Social Justice Club presented a video in each advisory class about the water crisis and what to do to help. Clean water is one of the Sisters...Preview of The Rose Project 2021 November 9, 2020During the spring, Academy has a week dedicated to mission trips called The Rose Project. This year,  because of COVID-19, Rose Week is going...AHN Theater Announces Fall Play November 9, 2020Academy’s theater announced its upcoming play on Monday, Oct. 19. The performance will be recorded in November. The play is called “The Savannah...Dressing Up to Stay Inside on Halloween November 6, 2020Due to COVID-9, this halloween looked very different from previous years. However, many people still found a way to  celebrate the holiday. Every...SportsAttending Football Games during the Pandemic Winsome Storm, Sophomore Staff Writer November 16, 2020From the beginning of the pandemic, football fans have seen the cancellation and delay of games. Months later, football is back in action, with lots of rules and regulations...Soccer Season Begins Even in the Midst of a Pandemic November 10, 2020With COVID-19 still among us, the start of the soccer season was delayed for about one month, and just like almost every other sport, things...Cross Country Team Continues on with their 2020 Season October 20, 2020Even amidst the coronavirus, the Academy’s Cross Country team has found ways to continue with their 2020 season. New measures to prevent... What are you most excited about for Fall season? Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte (Sort of) Cooler weather Halloween Disney's "Halloweentown" re-runs Fall fashion Apple-picking season Leaves changing colors Fall decorations View Results Email Updates Enter your email address below to receive our daily email updates. We publish an episode every Thursday night, so tune in as we briefly discuss, in 5 to 10 minutes, major news events around the world.Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts.Click here to listen on Soundcloud.EditorialsGen Z: The Damaged Generation? (EDITORIAL) Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2020A young girl posts a picture on social media which subsequently receives multiple positive comments, but one negative comment stands out: “can you make your ears bigger?” Then,...Fault in the Grand Jury System in Cases Involving Police is Exposed in the Wake of Breonna Taylor’s Death (EDITORIAL) October 2, 2020Asleep in her bed on March 13, 2020, 26 year-old Emergency Medical Technician Breonna Taylor was shot eight times when police raided her apartment...OpinionThe Problem With #GIRLBOSS Feminism (OPINION) Sophia Garcia, Junior Staff Writer October 16, 2020Women have endured a long list of hardships throughout history that persist today in daily struggles. While it is vital that women should be treated equally and with respect,...Do Possessions Define Us? (OPINION) September 22, 2020Self expression has been prevalent throughout history, dating back to 115,000 years ago with jewelry made with seashells and today with outfits,...PodcastReuse, Reduce, Consume Chloe Mintz, Multimedia Editor November 16, 2020As defined in the Oxford dictionary, sustainability is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological...Not All Diversity Is Good Diversity (PODCAST) Raquelle Elson and Isabel Bequer October 29, 2020As shown through the Oscars So White hashtag, the film industry lacks diversity. In 2019, only 27.6% of film leads, 13.9% of film writers, and...Dear AchonaVolunteering During a Pandemic The Editorial Board November 16, 2020Dear Achona,How do I do service work in the time of corona?Dear Anonymous,I, too, realize that volunteering during a pandemic can...How to Avoid Procrastination and Feeling Stressed 24/7 The Editorial Board October 27, 2020Dear Achona,Even though I'm trying my best to focus in class and work hard, I find myself still being stressed and overwhelmed. Do you have...Sisters at the Academy The Editorial Board October 20, 2020Dear Achona,Are there still Sisters teaching at the Academy?Dear Anonymous,Yes, there is still one SNJM sister teaching...WELL-READ WOMEN For the month of November, Achona s book club, Well-Read Women, will read the essay How Do We Change America? which was published in the New Yorker in early June. As the school year continues, with that comes ⁣school work and activities, so as a result, the current members have have realized it is rather difficult to complete an entire novel as well as manage busy schedules — for the time being.⁣In the essay, author Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor writes that transforming this country cannot be limited to challenging its brutal police in the wake of George Floyd s murder in Minneapolis. She thus answers the question: How do we change this country? Also, if you would prefer to listen rather than read the essay, an audio of it is available at the top of the essay. ⁣A meeting date will be disclosed at a later time. If you would like to join the discussion, please email Multimedia Editor Chloe Mintz ([email protected]) to receive additional information and a definitive meeting schedule. CartoonThe Hybrid-School Experience Maddie Glaum, Senior Staff WriterArts & Entertainment Ariana Grande: Positions Review Katia Huddleston, Junior Staff Writer November 16, 2020Fans’ Creativity Impacts a Community: The Revival of Minecraft Anika Schmid, Senior Staff Writer November 4, 2020The Save Our Stages Festival Raises Awareness for Heroes Act Alison Perez, Senior Staff Writer November 4, 2020Millennial Literature: Conversations with Friends Review Chloe Mintz, Multimedia Editor November 2, 2020CultureHispanic Superstitions and Halloween Traditions Olivia Martinez, Senior Staff Writer October 29, 2020Many Hispanic countries have superstitions and folklore surrounding their traditions and history. Some of the most well-known folklore is based...Forgotten Cultures Allyson Smith, Sophomore Staff Writer October 20, 2020The world is full of diverse, rich, and lively cultures. However, many of these cultures are forgotten about or buried under a sea of various...FeaturesThe Return of the Drive-in and the Future of Movie Theaters Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2020On Oct. 15, 2020, Armature Works — located in The Heights District — opened its (contact-free) drive-in, partnering with Rooftop Cinema Club. There are two screenings...Americans Live to Work, While Other Countries Work to Live Isabel Bequer, Sophomore Staff Writer November 2, 2020For most Americans, work is at the center of their lives. Free time, vacation, and relaxation all revolve around the hours which one works. For...Celebrity Hypocrisy Over COVID-19 Kimberly Egoavil, Sophomore Staff Writer November 2, 2020It’s Nov. 2, 2020, and in the last week alone, more than 99,000 new coronavirus cases have been reported. The United States continues to follow...Young Americans Don’t Vote, But Will they This Year? Asha Sneed, Contributing Staff Writer November 2, 2020Every election cycle is filled with some measure of unpredictability and outcomes that have voters and candidates shaking their heads in awe...FoodThanksgiving Baking: Mini Pumpkin Pies (VIDEO) Isabel Bequer, Sophomore Staff Writer November 10, 2020According to Reader’s Digest, pumpkin pie is the most popular pie served on Thanksgiving in Florida. But to add a fun twist, Sophomore Staff...I Smell Fall (VIDEO) Chloe Mintz, Multimedia Editor October 9, 2020Having lived in Florida nearly my entire life, I am not well acquainted with fall. Crunchy leaves and crisp weather? Don’t know her. Of course,...SPIRIT ON FIRESister Sisters: The Sister Series Part II Anna Anderson, Contributing Columnist November 12, 2020These beautiful Sisters are Sister sisters; biological sisters and religious Sisters! Sr. Anne is a Salesian novice, and Sr. Léonie Thérèse is a Sister of Life. I have...Finding Peace in Election Uncertainty Anna Anderson, Contributing Columnist November 7, 2020Right now, we are in a time of uncertainty about the election. Many people are very stressed. This is just a reminder that no matter what happens,...Seniors in Social Justice Class Discuss Pope John Paul II's "Letter to Women" (PODCAST) November 4, 2020Seniors in Religion and Math Teacher Megan Dubee's social justice class discuss Pope John Paul II's "Letter to Women" and how it pertains to...October Saints Anna Anderson, Contributing columnist October 22, 2020There are many Saints to celebrate every month of the year, but October is specifically special for the many Feast Days of well-known Saints....

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