Stacey Martinez

Feature Editor

 Peace and Prejudice

 Fighting antisemitism with Lt. Aston Bright On January 27th, Deerfield Beach High School hosted its annual Holocaust Assembly by art teacher Mrs. Sachs. The traditional event served as a day of remembrance to commemorate the heroes and those lost during the tragedy. Together, students learned about stories of solidarity and bravery …

Buried in Black

Six feet deep into the goth subculture To some, ‘goth’ portrays flinty expressions over a haunting appearance. It depicts the macabre nature of a subject that rattles the spine in amusement. For others, it may be the simple glint of mystery and misery in one’s voice or eyes. Regardless of …

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Stacey Martinez | Class of 2024

A spirited senior editor of the ePathfinder newspaper, Stacey Martinez, makes sure the feature section is up to date. Apart from the class, she enjoys reading and writing adventure fantasy, psychological horror and science fiction. In her leisure times, the young artist loves the study and practice of cartoons, anatomy and astronomy. After graduating, Martinez hopes to endeavor in animation after college and direct an animated series of her own.

Past, Present, and Future of Protest Art

Artistry Meets Activism as Creators Use Their Talent to Fight Oppression The phrase “Power to the people” sparks the attention of artists worldwide who stand together in freedom of expression. Simply put, artistic activism uses craftsmanship to sway perspectives and address issues. The objective is to suggest the change of …

Meet Elliot Page

December kicks off with the Oscar-nominated actor addressing his gender identity Elliot Page, previously known as Ellen Page, discloses to millions on Instagram his gender identity and more. Starring in The Umbrella Academy, Inception, Juno, and more, the queer icon addresses being non-binary and transgender through Instagram on December first.  …

Buyers Outrage as My Chemical Romance Makeup Range Sells Out Fast

The MCR x HipDot makeup collection awakes fans from their Awoken emos and punk rock fans rejoiced as the emo band launched their collaborated makeup range with HipDot. With a trail of messages and suspicion, the collection was finally released, on December 10th. Beforehand, the band had posted cryptic teasers …

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Go the Distance

Expectations for this upcoming season Deerfield Beach High Bucks are going the mile as they run the 2023-2024 cross-country season. The Bucks had their first meet on September 13th at Tradewinds Park. In cross-country, a school’s team score is based on each runner’s performance. They are assigned a point value for the place a runner finishes in. First place wins one point, second wins two points, and so on. So, the school with the lowest score wins the meet. Their next meet was on September 26th in which they had an impressive average of 28 minutes for the boys’ three-mile …

Get in the Game

Expectations for this upcoming season Coming into this season with high spirits are the Deerfield Beach High Soccer Bucks’. The boys’ soccer team won 12 games in the regular season and had two more wins in districts with only five losses last year. While the girls only had two wins and one draw the previous season. This year, the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are working hard to prepare for the 2023-2024 season. “My goal for this upcoming season is to come out of the gate explosive not just for me but my team as well. Also being committed to …

Splashing Waters

Water polo returns to DBHS Those in the pursuit of sports who are looking for a new challenge to take on this school year can search no further and consider joining the Deerfield Beach High Bucks water polo team for the upcoming 2023-2024 spring season. This opportunity can help one stay active, improve skills, and make new friends. Water polo is a challenging sport that requires a combination of swimming, teamwork, and strategy. No matter the level of experience as a student, learning basic swimming and water polo fundamentals will be enforced. The goal for this upcoming season is to …

Takedown or Breakdown

Wrestling begins at DBHS The Deerfield Beach Bucks are preparing for the upcoming 2023-2024 wrestling season. The team will be led by Mark Gadson, an experienced candidate with 18 years of wrestling coaching experience. Assisting will be DBHS’ very own World History teacher and wrestling coach James Forbes. Gadson, a veteran of the sport, is expected to bring his expertise to the team. Deerfield Beach has a history of producing great wrestlers, with many of them being admitted to universities such as Florida State University (FSU) and Florida A&M University. Over the years, the Deerfield Bucks have grown, and this …

Buck’s Breaking Par

DBHS expectations for golf 2024-2025 As Deerfield Beach High School Bucks Tee off their season confidently, they are ready and prepared for the upcoming matches. Last year as there was only one person on the team, the golf at DBHS struggled. Now with the 2024-25 season, six members of the team have worked hard in the preseason, and the Deerfield Beach Bucks seem to be on the green.  “This is the best team we have had in my 20 years of coaching here,” said golf coach Johnston. Going into this season with high expectations the Bucks are excited and ready.  …

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