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  • Rolling Loud and Proud
    The Loudest festival of the Summer Miami is home to the loudest and loudest hip-hop festival, Rolling loud. The annual festival with a lineup of over 100 artists returns this July. The three-day music festival is set to occur from July 22nd through July 24th. Tickets and VIP passes are now on sale.  Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler are the CEO and founders of Rolling Loud. They have a lot of chemistry, met in elementary school, and have been best friends since. Now, they are in their 30’s with the biggest hip-hop festival.   With headliners such as Ye, Future, and Kendrick Lamar, fans are very excited for this annual show. Other artists such as Playboi Carti, Baby Keem, and Don Toliver. With many hip-hop artists, Rolling Loud caters to many listeners across the nation.   The festival is known to shine light upon smaller artists who they feel will be big one day. “We were the first to book the Kid Laroi at our Australia show, and now look at him: massive,” said founder Tariq Cherif in an interview with Miami New Times. Many lineups over the years include numerous amounts of smaller artists.  Rolling Loud started as a party event in a relatively small venue in 2015. Just one year later, they upgraded to a larger outdoor venue with known names such as Future, Lil Yachty, Young Thug, and many more. Now, seven years later, it has become an annual festival that thousands look forward to. Not until 2017 is when they grew into other cities. Los Angeles, New York City, and Oakland are the lucky cities Rolling Loud has gone to. In 2019, the festival was held in Sydney, Australia. Now this year they are making their South America debut in Portugal. To the founders, this was not what they had planned, they just wanted to throw a party like never before. Unlike their at-home high-school parties, what they’ve created now has more than 75,000+ attendees, nothing like their at-home events. The annual Rolling Loud party is approaching very soon. Make sure to not miss out on this fun filled festival full of loud music, great food, hundreds of artists, and much more. Written by Thalia Dorisca | Graphic Designed by Jennifer Rosales Published May 16, 2022 | ePathfinder | Entertainment 
  • Demigods Come Back to Life
    Old Myths with a Futuristic Twist Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympian book series was introduced to young readers 16 years ago, drawing many into the world of gods and demigods. Years following the books, a film series with the same names as the first two books, was produced. In recent months, Disney, alongside the author, has decided to make a reboot of the series. Many young readers have read the series and have watched the films based on the first two books. However, fans were left disappointed with the movies. The author didn’t want to let the only movies about his books influence the way others would think of the story before getting to truly know it. With the help of Disney, Riordan will be working closely with the directors to make the tv show similar to the books. Some fans that did not enjoy the films picked up the books to read and while others without prior knowledge of the plot found it interesting because they didn’t know what they were missing out on. The first film didn’t receive positive feedback because of noticeable differences in characters and events. The first Percy Jackson Movie, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, was released on February 12, 2019. The story starts with Percy Jackson discovering that he is the son of the Greek sea god Poseidon. Percy is thrown into a world of demigods, monsters, and gods. The mightiest of the gods have labeled him dangerous and a thief, so he must embark on a dangerous journey to prove his innocence to stop the feud between the gods. Readers had high expectations because of the books, but the movie did not deliver satisfaction. The movie received mixed reviews on the film, and the production of the series continued with Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters. After the release of the second movie, the series was finalized because it proved to be a low-performing film franchise. It had alienated fans, and the actors were growing older. The author is not a fan of the movies and has not watched them. Riordan has pointed out the fantastic work the actors put in the film, however, the film was different from the original story everyone was hoping to watch. Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg will write the pilot with James Bobin directing. Filming has not started yet as auditions for the casting concluded a few months ago, but the author confirmed that filming is due to begin in Vancouver in June. Even though the filming for the tv series has not started, many have hope for the reboot. With the author working closely, the show will be starting fresh to deliver the story fans have read. Written by Thalia Dorisca | Graphic Designed by Camila Bray Published April 7, 2022 | ePathfinder | Entertainment

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  • Encanto’s powerful message
    Mirabel’s Journey to Acceptance Walt Disney has produced many heartfelt movies throughout the years. On November 24,2021, a spectacular movie, Encanto (rated PG), was released. Encanto tells the tale of a magical family, the Madrigals, who are hidden in the mountains ofColombia, living in their enchanted house that resides in a village called Encanto. Every familymember in the Madrigal family has unique abilities that match their personality, all exceptMirabel. As the only family member with no powers, she demonstrates that she can beremarkable without powers. The main cast consists of Stephanie Beatriz as the protagonist Mirabel and Jessica Darrow asMirabel's older sister, Luisa. The character Bruno is voice acted by John Darrow, and thegrandmother, Abuela Alma, is voiced by María Cecilia Botero. Many Disney movies have magic, adventure, family, and love, like Encanto. However, conceptssuch as self-recognition, self-approval, character development, and self-love are usuallyneglected in films. Most Disney story plots also center on a male protagonist saving the damselin distress or the world. Encanto discontinued this trend by changing the scenery, making thefilm stand out to the audience with the importance of family and self-journey.From the beginning of the film, the demonstration of being different and unspecial in a family isportrayed. As an optimistic person, Mirabel looks for ways to fit into the family time and timeagain. However, proving she belongs is not easy when the difference between her and herfamily is significant because of their powers.Throughout multiple character experiences, the movie teaches lessons that are especiallyimportant for kids ages six and up to learn. The message through these actions is not to regarda person's value by their strength and appearance, but to accept who they are and not raise thebar of expectations high.Encanto's story is only a part of the fame it has gained. Its song We Don't Talk About Bruno,composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, has been on top of Billboards Hot 100 for four weeks. Thissuccess gives Disney its second-ever chart-topping single from an animated movie and the firstfilm to lead the top 100 for various weeks. As popular as the song is, the whole soundtrack has spent some time in the Billboards. The filmwas a success, resulting in it being nominated for an Oscar for its animated feature film andoriginal song and music. For a child-friendly family movie, Encanto displays the importance of accepting people for whothey are, including the closest people to themselves, like family. Written by Thalia Dorisca | Graphic Designed by Thalia Dorisca Published March 1, 2022 | ePathfinder | Entertainment
  • Demigods Come Back to Life
    Old Myths with a Futuristic Twist Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympian book series was introduced to young readers 16 years ago, drawing many into the world of gods and demigods. Years following the books, a film series with the same names as the first two books, was produced. In recent months, Disney, alongside the author, has decided to make a reboot of the series. Many young readers have read the series and have watched the films based on the first two books. However, fans were left disappointed with the movies. The author didn’t want to let the only movies about his books influence the way others would think of the story before getting to truly know it. With the help of Disney, Riordan will be working closely with the directors to make the tv show similar to the books. Some fans that did not enjoy the films picked up the books to read and while others without prior knowledge of the plot found it interesting because they didn’t know what they were missing out on. The first film didn’t receive positive feedback because of noticeable differences in characters and events. The first Percy Jackson Movie, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, was released on February 12, 2019. The story starts with Percy Jackson discovering that he is the son of the Greek sea god Poseidon. Percy is thrown into a world of demigods, monsters, and gods. The mightiest of the gods have labeled him dangerous and a thief, so he must embark on a dangerous journey to prove his innocence to stop the feud between the gods. Readers had high expectations because of the books, but the movie did not deliver satisfaction. The movie received mixed reviews on the film, and the production of the series continued with Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters. After the release of the second movie, the series was finalized because it proved to be a low-performing film franchise. It had alienated fans, and the actors were growing older. The author is not a fan of the movies and has not watched them. Riordan has pointed out the fantastic work the actors put in the film, however, the film was different from the original story everyone was hoping to watch. Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg will write the pilot with James Bobin directing. Filming has not started yet as auditions for the casting concluded a few months ago, but the author confirmed that filming is due to begin in Vancouver in June. Even though the filming for the tv series has not started, many have hope for the reboot. With the author working closely, the show will be starting fresh to deliver the story fans have read. Written by Thalia Dorisca | Graphic Designed by Camila Bray Published April 7, 2022 | ePathfinder | Entertainment
  • Rolling Loud and Proud
    The Loudest festival of the Summer Miami is home to the loudest and loudest hip-hop festival, Rolling loud. The annual festival with a lineup of over 100 artists returns this July. The three-day music festival is set to occur from July 22nd through July 24th. Tickets and VIP passes are now on sale.  Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler are the CEO and founders of Rolling Loud. They have a lot of chemistry, met in elementary school, and have been best friends since. Now, they are in their 30’s with the biggest hip-hop festival.   With headliners such as Ye, Future, and Kendrick Lamar, fans are very excited for this annual show. Other artists such as Playboi Carti, Baby Keem, and Don Toliver. With many hip-hop artists, Rolling Loud caters to many listeners across the nation.   The festival is known to shine light upon smaller artists who they feel will be big one day. “We were the first to book the Kid Laroi at our Australia show, and now look at him: massive,” said founder Tariq Cherif in an interview with Miami New Times. Many lineups over the years include numerous amounts of smaller artists.  Rolling Loud started as a party event in a relatively small venue in 2015. Just one year later, they upgraded to a larger outdoor venue with known names such as Future, Lil Yachty, Young Thug, and many more. Now, seven years later, it has become an annual festival that thousands look forward to. Not until 2017 is when they grew into other cities. Los Angeles, New York City, and Oakland are the lucky cities Rolling Loud has gone to. In 2019, the festival was held in Sydney, Australia. Now this year they are making their South America debut in Portugal. To the founders, this was not what they had planned, they just wanted to throw a party like never before. Unlike their at-home high-school parties, what they’ve created now has more than 75,000+ attendees, nothing like their at-home events. The annual Rolling Loud party is approaching very soon. Make sure to not miss out on this fun filled festival full of loud music, great food, hundreds of artists, and much more. Written by Thalia Dorisca | Graphic Designed by Jennifer Rosales Published May 16, 2022 | ePathfinder | Entertainment 

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  • Screens of Death
    Effects of the AT&T power outage AT&T is a widely known wireless service that is used widely across the globe. Hundreds of thousands use AT&T daily, and the service is greatly loved. But in a crazy turn of events, a widespread outage left vast swatches of the globe without electricity for several days. The event highlights the vulnerabilities of interconnected online systems frequently used to share information, resources, and processing capabilities. Examples of interconnected systems are computer, control, and power systems, which heavily rely on power grids and satellite systems. The groundwork for why the AT&T outage negatively impacted businesses.  The power outage had widespread complications for various industries. Technology companies, such as Google and Microsoft, experienced paramount disruptions. Google reported a temporary loss to its services, affecting everything from email to cloud storage. Microsoft faced similar problems, with disruptions to its Azure cloud platform causing significant interruptions for businesses relying on it. Financial institutions were also severely impacted. Banks JPMorgan, Chase, and HSBC had to suspend online banking and ATM services. That led to a scramble for cash and a temporary stop in financial transactions. Stock markets worldwide were in decline as trading systems were on halt. Retail and manufacturing sectors weren’t safe either. Walmart and Amazon, both heavily reliant on digital infrastructure, faced challenges in managing supply chains. Factories experienced production halts, causing delays in manufacturing and distribution.  Technology companies acted quickly to address the disruptions. Google and Microsoft collaborated on fixing things, including rerouting data through backup servers and implementing manual processing for critical services. Financial institutions developed alternative methods for transaction processing and cash distribution to minimize customer impact. Power companies worked around the clock to restore electricity. Engineers and technicians from these companies with international aid organizations deployed emergency generators and temporary power solutions to critical infrastructure, including hospitals and emergency services.  After the outage situation, there has been a global push for more robust and resilient infrastructure. Energy companies are investing in decentralized power grids and enhancing cyber security measures to protect against future threats. Efforts are also underway to upgrade the technological infrastructure that supports critical services. On the technical side, Google and Microsoft are working on improving backup systems and disaster recovery protocols. Financial institutions are revising contingency plans to make sure operations can be continued in case of major disruptions.     As the world bounces back from this global power outage, the lessons learned will be important in reshaping the future of infrastructure development and crisis management. This incident brought light to the need for greater resilience and preparedness in our increasingly interconnected world. Written by Amina Scott | Graphic Designed by Widelandine Emilcar Published September 17, 2024 | ePathfinder | Feature
  • Distressed From The Rest
    Mental Health Days  Taking a day to oneself is especially important. Sometimes, having a little self-maintenance time to reflect and care for personal needs while balancing out a week is good. The problem is that some students cannot take a break due to schoolwork. “I think students should have mental health days; sometimes school can get overwhelming and stressful,” said Deerfield Beach High School junior Thiago Codeceira. “Having a day to focus on yourself as a reminder of what you are working towards while getting all your thoughts in order.” A mental health day promotes wellness and self-care, prevents burnout, improves academic performance, and creates a better school environment. Though people stay home when sick, they miss work and get even more stressed. Their only focus should be to heal, but a day off school for mental health would not have the same focus; it would be a day for teens to evaluate themselves. It can be hard to talk about things like mental health, and sometimes, the idea of maintaining a good and healthy mind can make a real difference.  “I was constantly overwhelmed last year and went online, but I did not like that either,” said DBHS sophomore Gemma Blakeney. “If we had mental health days, I would want to come to school because it feels a little less stressful and like my mental matters.” Mental health is essential. If it is not taken care of, it can cause more issues than one would think. Taking those days off is beneficial, and the students feel the same. The idea of less stress, the feeling of being seen and considered by the school and not just another student, can do much good. If days off for mental health were implemented, more students would show up less tired and more ready to learn. Written by Desiree Ponce | Graphic Designed by Desiree Ponce Published Spetember 17, 2024 | ePathfinder | Perspectives
  •  Swords and Claws
    Deadpool & Wolverine come back In addition to the iconic Deadpool series, Deadpool and Wolverine are now working side by side on a mission. The movie Deadpool and Wolverine was released on July 26, 2024, and premiered on July 22, 2024. It came out on Disney+ on July 8th. The casting of this movie includes Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine and the director is Shawn Levy. Shawn Levy is known for films like The Adam Project and Free Guy, which both cast Ryan Reynolds. This made it more enjoyable for Ryan. The Deadpool movie series dates back to 2016 when the first film was released on February 12, directed by Tim Miller followed by its second movie on May 18, 2018, directed by David Leich. Deadpool’s story begins with Wade Wilson, Deadpool’s original name, where he attempts to treat his cancer through a nonofficial experiment procedure hoping it will save his life. But in the process, it unlocks his latent mutant abilities and cures him. The man leading this experiment does this all out of Wade’s will so Wade gains extraordinary healing powers but leaves him looking disfigured and not pretty. This leads him to adopt his alter ego, Deadpool. In the latest film, Deadpool and Wolverine work together when Deadpool’s world needs help, then meets Wolverine to save his world from falling apart. Wolverine, originally called Logan is an iconic X-Men character who has mutant abilities and shares a similar past with Deadpool. As the film begins, Deadpool is seen facing a big problem while living his civilian life, his home world is threatened which leads him to finding Wolverine, exploring the different timelines and multiverses to help save his world and the others.  In the Marvel Universe, Deadpool has always been recognized for his sarcastic personality and his ability to break the fourth wall, which makes him different from the rest of the characters. Throughout this intense and violent film, Deadpool and Wolverine grow a humorous dynamic that adds to Deadpool’s personality and gives the audience something new to look forward to.  “This movie is funny while also being full of action which makes it a very well-made and good movie, can’t get bored watching it,” said DBHS junior student Alexa William. The Deadpool and Wolverine film is a mix of intense action and humor as well as emotion. The movie has become a major box office success, getting 79% on Rotton tomatoes. The filming of Deadpool and Wolverine began in May 2023 at Pinewood Studios in England and wrapped in January 2024. The production time was fast, but the production crew, Ryan Reynolds and the cast made it work, staying content with the film’s production. Ever since the release of Deadpool and Wolverine, it has not been said that there would be a film following this one. But many hope this isn’t the end of Deadpool’s reign of adventures. Written by Brianna Rivera | Graphic Designed by Brianna Rivera Published September 11, 2024 | ePathfinder | Entertainment 
  • Revving Up Road Safety
    Driver’s Education Taken to the Next Level Broward County Public Schools is committed to ensuring the safety of unaccustomed drivers through its improved Driver’s Education program. The program focuses on providing real-life driving experience and high-quality instruction for all students. The BCPS Driver’s Education program offers hands-on practice in actual cars, allowing students to gain valuable experience steering real roads and traffic situations. With a fleet of over 90 vehicles, every student has a fantastic opportunity to develop essential driving skills.   The instructors involved in this program are certified. This certification guarantees they meet strict standards set by regulatory authorities, ensuring that students receive quality education from experts. In addition to practical training behind the wheel, BCPS collects data on student performance throughout the course. By analyzing this information regularly, they can identify areas where improvement is needed and continuously enhance teaching methods.   “There is no reason to be nervous because the teachers are good at their job and ingrain how important safety is while driving,” says DBHS junior Eric Miranda. One important aspect of driver’s education is preparing students for exams required to obtain learner’s permits or driver’s licenses. Through vast classroom lessons and targeted practice sessions during driving exercises, BCPS equips suitable learners with the wisdom necessary for success when taking permit or License exams.   For those interested in joining during the Fall 2024 Session, the dates are September 7 to November 2 sessions in the morning last from eight am to eleven forty-five am. During the afternoon, sessions last from 12 pm to 4 pm. Registration opens August 19 at eight am and closes August twenty third at four pm. Eligibility conditions alter based on age criteria and residence within Broward County while attending school there. Participating in BCPS’ Driver’s Education Program comes at no cost as it is free.  By prioritizing educational learning assets through classroom sessions and hands-on practice using actual vehicles under certified supervision, this comprehensive approach prepares young learners for becoming reliable licensed drivers while promoting road safety awareness within the community. Written by Matthew Hernandez | Graphic Designed by Matthew Hernandez Published September 10, 2024 | ePathfinder | News  
  •  A Page Turning Phenomenon 
    The Popularity of BookTok  Reading books was always tied with intelligence and considered a nerdy niche hobby. However, with the rise of BookTok, an online community on the popular social media TikTok, reading has become the ideal leisure activity, with cases overflowing with books. This craze has taken the online world by storm.   There is no definite date for the rise of Book Tok. However, an increase in literature-related content boosted in 2020. The epidemic COVID-19 lockdown had a profound effect on this subject. It provided the perfect opportunity to take up a new pastime. TikTok became an effective tool for communicating book recommendations. BookTok is diverse and offers many different genres that cater to every palette. For instance, Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is a quintessential teen murder mystery with a bit of an edge. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is a fantasy novel with romance and a dash of politics. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid is about an old Hollywood starlet who shares the tale of her scandalous career and the seven lovers she met along the way.   With so many popular options, it is invertible that some will not cater to readers. Readers of Hannah Grace’s Icebreaker complained about the female lead as an annoying and dumb decision-maker. Some complain that Zodiac Academy by Susanne Valenti doesn’t have the best writing or editing. While these books were considered unsatisfactory, others were titled problematic. These Reviews are on diverse platforms like Goodreads and Barnes & Noble’s website. In the book Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton the main male lead behaves in violent and obsessive ways,  framed as romantic. This book falls into the “touch her and die” category, with several problematic titles. Colleen Hoover’s Slammed displays a teacher/student relationship as aspiring rather than highly inappropriate. Many of Hoover’s novels have come under fire for romanticizing toxic relationships.   With so many different books coming out daily, it’s hard to find one that suits a reader’s taste. With communities like BookTok however, that search becomes much less troubling. Written by Mackenzie Cobbler  | Graphic Designed by Mackenzie Cobbler Published September 9, 2024 | ePathfinder | Feature

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