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•  More Than A Spy May 7, 2025
  James Bond, the evolution  James Bond is a character created by novelist Ian Fleming. James Bond is a British secret agent who works for the secret service, also known as M16, under the codename 007. There are 27 films about James Bond with many different actors, from the original Bond played by Sean Connery in 1962, to Henry Cavill stepping into the role as well for 2025. Over the last decade, films have changed, but James Bond still keeps the same attitude.  With a combination of charisma, confidence, and stoic behavior, Bond has kept his attention towards action and suspense as the film goes on. Though the actor may change to play Bond, the movies keep the same plot structure, giving the audience a sense of action and waiting for what will happen next. One of Bond’s classic lines, well known around the world today, is ‘Bond, James Bond.’ This line is known to be a famous line in the film when James Bond introduces himself.  “It’s really interesting how they switch every few films,” said DBHS sophomore Lavender Palmer. Likewise, the James Bond movies have evolved immensely throughout the years, giving fans a handful of action to capture. Daniel Craig is a well-known actor of James Bond, playing him for 15 years, also being the one to play Bond the longest. There have been seven actors to play James Bond. Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. Now, Henry Cavill is stepping into the spotlight as the next and eighth James Bond of the century. The original, Sean Connery, and Daniel Craig are also the most influential actors to have played Bond. Some say that they played him the best. James Bond always has a mission in every film, and with every new actor, adapting into Bond’s character takes work. The actors change every few films to refresh the franchise and keep the thrill young and alive. Craig admitted that ‘he loved every second’ of playing James Bond. Showing the passion he has as an actor for the character he plays, possibly explaining his incredible performance. Written by Janna Margar Pit | Graphic Designed by Janna Margar Pit Published May 7, 2025 | ePathfinder | Entertainment 
• Forever YoungMarch 20, 2025
  The evolution of Barbie in the world Living in a perfect world, Barbie has grown up and yet ironically stayed forever young throughout the decades. Formally known as Barbara Millicent Roberts, Barbie debuted on March 9, 1959. Created by Mattel Inc. The original Barbie doll was based on the German-built Lilli doll. Far from what is known now, the original Barbie doll wore a black and white strapless swimsuit, sunglasses, earrings, stiletto-heeled shoes, and bold makeup, and she had quite arched eyebrows. Although Mattel was the manufacturer, Barbie’s life came from the heart and mind of Ruth Handler. An inspiring woman who was born on November 4, 1916. Her purpose for Barbie was to inspire young girls to imagine their future beyond motherhood and get rid of the idea that women have certain expectations in society. The name of Barbie was inspired by Ruth’s daughter, Barbara and as Barbie grew, she influenced ideas of women empowerment, beauty standards, and gender roles turning into a cultural icon after starting as just a playing doll for young girls.  Over the decades, Barbie has changed appearances and transformed. As different styles became popular in fashion, Barbie adapted. From the original look of pale white skin and bold makeup to softer looks and outfits that reflected current trends, to now being diverse with multi-cultural Barbie dolls and inspirations. The first multi-cultural Barbie doll was introduced in 1980, but some question why it took so long to promote it. It wasn’t until 2022, that Mattel released its first LGBTQ+ Barbie doll. “Barbie has always portrayed the message of ‘you can be anything you want’ especially towards a girl population,” said DBHS junior Jordan Juste. Starting in the 1960’s, Mattel introduced the friends of Barbie. Starting in 1961 with Ken, her boyfriend, and her first best friend, Midge in 1963. After that, more friends of Barbie were introduced creating a large population to be interested in her as there weren’t only new girl Barbies but also new boy Barbies. But then again, it raised suspicions as to why other cultures weren’t introduced until 1980. As much as Barbie has grown and changed appearances, she has stayed young, being a 19-year-old girl since the start.  “She’s very versatile, and there are different variations of her so she’s not just one thing, she’s implying to others that you can do anything, you’ll just be as good as the next person,” said DBHS junior Jordan Juste. Today, young and older audiences are more inclined to Barbie because of the films. In 2001, the first animated Barbie movie was released introducing a whole new look towards Barbie and her world. Creating not only a toy doll for assumingly young girls, but an entertainment enjoyment for all ages. With the most recent Barbie live-action movie from 2023, the Barbie franchise doesn’t face as many problems as it did decades ago when the world wasn’t the same. Barbie TV shows and series have also made their way into the world, like the iconic ‘Barbie Life In The Dreamhouse’ from 2012. As of 2025, Mattel has yet to release Barbie dolls surrounding the Polynesian and Pacific Islander culture. So even though Barbie has changed a lot, there’s still a lot of room for improvement and even more growth. Written by Janna Margar Pit | Graphic Designed by Janna Margar Pit Published March 20, 2025 | ePathfinder | Perspectives 

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• The Summer I Turned Pretty 
  Love-triangle of the decade The teen love show, The Summer I Turned Pretty sparked every fan’s heart with a second season. The first season was released only a year ago which makes it even better. Originally being a trilogy book series by author Jenny Han, it is now a TV series giving its fans a fresh look at each character. Actress Lola Tung starred as the main character Isabelle “Belly” Conklin, a sweet teenage girl caught in between a dilemma with Jeremiah Fisher, played by Gavin Casalegno and Conrad Fisher, played by Christopher Briney. These characters make up the love triangle that builds throughout the show, and a group that constantly makes fans shuffle between all three sides. Considered a coming-of-age story, The Summer I Turned Pretty focuses on Belly, who holds a romantic connection between two teenage boys who happen to be brothers. It begins with a longing crush on her childhood best friend Conrad. All she’s known is her fixation on him but during her summer break in Cousins Beach, a series of events makes her question whether she likes Conrad, or his brother, Jeremiah. Without a doubt, this is more complicated than any other love triangle. It plays with the dynamics of love, friendship, family, and morals. The first season was released on June 17, 2022, and the second season was released on July 14, 2023. The book author, Jenny Han also contributed to producing and making an appearance in the show. This helped the director and other producers get a better understanding of what was supposed to happen because they had her insight. Since the newest season came out, many new fans have shown support with its concept. The series does an excellent job portraying the emotions of a teen girl stepping out of her comfort zone and into the experiences of being 16. It gives many other teenage viewers someone to relate with. “It made me so sad, but it was entertaining and that’s why I liked it. When it comes to Belly, I kind of relate to her because it was a little hard for me growing up, from being a kid to as I am now,” said Deerfield Beach High School sophomore Anisah Mohammad. The Summer I Turned Pretty does not just give an entertaining plot and an exciting love triangle but also shows a realistic situation of a summer vacation with family friends. Lately, it was announced on August 3, 2023, that a third season will officially be coming out eventually. Although the exact date is not clear, many fans and DBHS students alike are excited to see where the story is going to take this love triangle. Written by Janna Margar Pit | Graphic Designed by Janna Margar Pit Published September 22, 2023 | ePathfinder | Entertainment 
• Standing in the Spotlight
  The MTV Video Music Awards People were celebrating this year’s VMAs on September 12th, 2023. Many celebrities and artists surprised the masses with their talent and got the recognition they deserved. In 1984, MTV began the VMAs (Video Music Awards) to award and recognize talented individuals and move their rank up in the singing industry. Since then, the VMAs have entertained their audience and have given the winners something to motivate them to keep doing what they are doing. Looking back at older VMA celebrations, things have changed since the first VMAs were held. Iconic artists of each generation perform at the VMAs to give their guests something to look forward to besides the award-giving ceremony. In one of the earlier celebrations, bands like the Smashing Pumpkins, The Rolling Stones, and artists like Snoop Dogg performed and were unforgettable. In this year’s VMAs on September 12th, 2023, artists Olivia Rodrigo, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Karol G, and Demi Lovato performed on the stage with many songs and incredible talent. Even the K-pop or Korean Pop groups Stray Kids and TOMORROW X TOGETHER performed. These talented individuals should be proud of the recognition they are granted for being invited to the award show. Few people know the importance of giving awards to those who work hard. VMAs are influential to lots of celebrities and always aim to appreciate artists who deserve it. It is wonderful how the VMA Awards bring celebrities and artists together to celebrate each other’s talent. “It’s good to recognize artists because it appreciates their work and brings them out there more. The fact that it’s so many artists in one place and getting awards for everything makes it special,” said Deerfield Beach High School freshman Brianna Rivera. Although not all that participate in the VMA awards receive an award, the awards are given to the ones that deserve it the most and worked the hardest for it. It is a fan-voted award, so it all depends on an artist’s fan base to push them to the top. In this year’s VMAs, some of the most viral winners were Taylor Swift for all three video, artist, and song of the year. Ice Spice won Best New Artist, Maneskin won Best Rock, and many more artists won awards for their talented work. Not only do the VMAs recognize singers and artists, but also influence their music to give people what they want. The award show has done an incredible job of helping artists continue their careers. Annually, numerous people look forward to watching the VMAs celebrate big and small artists. Written by Janna Margar Pit | Graphic Designed by Janna Margar Pit  Published October 6, 2023 | ePathfinder | Entertainment 
• Slam Dunk
  Dribbling into this basketball season Returning to the court for the upcoming basketball season are the Deerfield Beach High Bucks. Starting the season, the girls’ basketball team has their first game on November 13th against the Cypress Bay Lightnings. The boys’ basketball team also has a game on November 13th against Somerset Keys Lions marking the first of a long list of competitions. The players are pumped as they enter this next period, and a lot has changed since the last. Different expectations are rising for this year; the boys’ and girls’ basketball players are preparing to reach them with a slam dunk. “My expectations are for it to be challenging and I hope to come out a district champion,” said DBHS senior Shanice Rebecca. “I’m excited for the journey and to see how I develop on and off the court.” The Deerfield Beach High basketball initiative provides many opportunities for talented players to achieve their goals. Basketball is also a great sport to help strengthen the minds of students when it comes to partnership and competition. Players build up this innate skill with techniques like defense and rebounding drills with their teammates by their side. As soon as the games start, players have to be ready mentally and physically. The school is confident that the teams will have more wins than losses and is looking forward to the games that have yet to come. The tickets to attend an upcoming or future games are available for purchase on GoFan. Written by Janna Margar Pit | Graphic Designed by Daniel Sasson  Published November 3, 2023 | ePathfinder | Sports 

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• Changing The Game May 8, 2026
  The rise of women in sports  Women’s sports are on the rise all over the world. Especially in the year 2026, there has been more engagement and more investments in women’s sports. There has been record breaking viewership and many changes across professional sports leagues. There have been many worldwide moments that show the rise of women in sports. For example, the Olympics games or the Fifa world cup with athletes like Serena Williams or Alex Morgan, who are an inspiration to many people around the world. “It feels good to see such good reputations in sports surrounding women,” Junior Audrianna Calvet said. For many years, women’s sports have been seen as boring or not entertaining in comparison to men’s sports. In recent years, athletes like Catlin Clark, a professional basketball player, have built up a reputation. With sold-out arenas, Media growth, and an impact on the sport as a whole, she has changed the game for many young athletes. The rise of women in sports has also changed the aspect surrounding sports media. With most sports being covered by men in past recent years, the world can see more women being introduced in the media aspect and taking on those jobs. More women have entered the industry as journalists, broadcasters, analysts, photographers, producers, and executives. With event like the World Cup, the Olympic game or even March Madness, we can see more women being represented not just in the game but also in front of and behind the camera. In every aspect, sports all over the world are changing. Women’s sports are no longer being over looked and becoming the top pics all over. Changing perspectives and opinions is setting the standard for women in sports.   Written by Addison Calvet  | Graphic Designed by Addison Calvet Published May 8, 2026 | ePathfinder | Sports
•  The Sounds Of Scotland May 4, 2026
  The history of bagpiping  The original traditional bagpiping practices and design have changed over the years in many ways. The traditional bagpipe, contrary to popular belief, is not immune to these changes. An instrument with its origins in and has diffused. The traditional design of bagpipes used to be animal hide and has changed to more modern materials, such as synthetic materials. The modern advancements have also brought greater reeds for greater stability.   The bagpipes had become famous in Scottish culture. They were played at feasts, fairs, and gatherings. Their portability and ability to produce loud, stirring sounds made them ideal for outdoor events, and they began to replace the harp as the preferred instrument in many aspects of Scottish life. When bagpipes arrived in Scotland, they gained popularity ever so fast and became the most played instrument in Scotland at one point. They were played at feasts, fairs, parades, and all kinds of gatherings. Because they were very loud, they were great for outdoor events. You could hear them from far away, which made them perfect for marching or celebrating. Over time, they even started to replace the harp, which used to be the most popular instrument in Scotland. Bagpipes became the new favorite because they had a strong sound and could play music that really could catch people’s attention with the music they produced. Bagpipes are a very big symbol of Scotland, but similar instruments can be found in ancient civilizations worldwide, including those of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It isn’t easy to pinpoint the exact time when bagpipes arrived in Scotland, but many historians have suggested that they emerged during the 13th or 14th centuries.  But this begs the question: Is bagpiping a dying tradition? No, well not exactly, but it is definitely changing. There are still thousands of players worldwide, and many events in Scotland, like the World Championships, prove that the tradition is still ongoing and strong. But it’s also true that not many people are interested in bagpipes; there’s still a large group of people who play to this day. Written by Kevin Ameno  | Graphic Designed by Widelandine Emilcar  Published May 4, 2026 | ePathfinder | Feature
• Final Hole Tension April 24, 2026
   A quiet rise up the leaderboard The PGA TOUR is one of the most important parts of golf, and every year, fans get super excited to watch it. The PGA TOUR is where the best golfers in the world compete against each other on different courses. Every tournament gives players a chance to show how good they are and compete against top-tier talent. Many of them have been practicing, hoping to one day play in big tournaments like these.  During the season, golfers travel to many different places to compete. Every course is different, which makes things more interesting. Some courses are long and open, while others have a lot of trees, sand traps, or water hazards. This means players have to think carefully before every shot. One small mistake can cost them the tournament, so staying focused is very important. Fans play a big role in the PGA TOUR, too. People come out to watch the tournaments in person, while others watch from home. Even though golf is usually quiet, you can still feel the excitement when someone makes a great shot or sinks a long putt. Sometimes, the crowd will cheer loudly after an amazing moment, and it makes the game feel more intense. Many famous golfers have made history on the PGA TOUR. One of the most well-known is Tiger Woods, who inspired a lot of young players to start golfing. Watching players like him shows how hard work and practice can lead to success. New players are always joining the tour, trying to make a name for themselves and become the next big star. In the end, the PGA TOUR is about more than just winning. It is about determination, patience, and never giving up. Every tournament tells a different story, and you never know who will come out on top. That is what makes the PGA TOUR so exciting to watch and why so many people enjoy following it. Written by  Kevin Ameno | Graphic Designed by  Kevin Ameno Published April 24, 2026 | ePathfinder | Entertainment 
•  Benefits Of Gardening April 20, 2026
  National gardening day Growing food in a garden is an idea that has been around for centuries. People have relied on gardens for daily survival, food security, and medicine. Today, circumstances have changed, andgardens are being used for more than just food security; they are also being used to nurture people mental well-being. Grocery stores have become a staple of daily life, so the necessity of gardening has faded over the centuries. People have numerous ways to shop, including delivery, pick up, and in-store.After the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were inspired to pick up gardening, and this surge was for more than fresh products; it became a sense of purpose and peace. Many people find thechallenges of gardening enduring and the rewards rich. Freshman Jenny Pantaleon said, “Gardening helps me refresh my mind.” Gardening provides a way to exercise the body; it involves digging, squatting, lifting, andcarrying. Doing these events repetitively exercises the body. Food grown in a garden helps buildhealthy habits by encouraging people to consume nutrient-based and chemical-free foods that arerich in fiber. Gardening helps bring out the creative side of people. Each garden looks different, matching the perspective of the owner. Every crop has its own unique health benefits. Forexample, peppers are anti-inflammatory, blueberries have antioxidants that protect cells fromdamage, etc. There are many beginner guides to gardening to aid those starting the craft feelcomfortable and confident in their skills. guides on how to grow easy crops. Some easy-to-growcrops are radish, bush beans, kale, and spinach. Gardening exposes people to the outside, the fresh air, and sunlight. The rhythm of gardeningchores keeps people calm and busy and lowers stress. Gardening activities like watering andharvesting improve moods. After a long day, its the perfect activity to wind down. Not only is ita way to put healthy food on the table, but it also heals the gardener. Gardening sometimesbecomes a community event. Community gardens are known for lowering prices for consumersand bringing residents together. Gardening is a celebration of labor, health, and bonds. Written by Widelandine Emilcar    | Graphic Designed by Widelandine Emilcar  Published April 20, 2026 | ePathfinder | Feature
• Ice War Begins April 17, 2026
   Recap of national men’s hockey The 2026 Winter Olympics brought the world together in Italy for one of the most exciting international hockey tournaments in recent history. Held from February 11 to February 22 in Milan, the men’s ice hockey competition featured 12 of the best national teams competing for the gold medal. What made this tournament especially exciting was the return of National Hockey League players to the Olympics for the first time since 2014, bringing the highest level of talent back to the global stage. The tournament began with a preliminary round, where teams were divided into groups and played three games each. Every team advanced to the playoff round, making every match important. Countries like the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland entered as strong favorites due to their deep rosters filled with professional stars. Meanwhile, the host nation Italy aimed to compete fiercely in front of its home crowd, despite being considered an underdog. One of the biggest storylines of the tournament was the dominance of top players, including Connor McDavid, who led all players in scoring and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. His speed, skill, and leadership helped make every game exciting to watch. The presence of elite talent made the competition faster, more physical, and more intense than in previous Olympic tournaments. As the tournament progressed into the knockout rounds, the level of competition increased. Close games and overtime battles kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the semifinals, the United States defeated Slovakia, while Canada narrowly beat Finland in a tight matchup. This set up a classic gold medal game between two longtime rivals: the United States and Canada. The gold medal game became one of the most memorable moments of the Olympics. In a fast-paced and intense match, both teams showed incredible skill and determination. After a hard-fought battle, the United States defeated Canada 2–1 in overtime, winning their first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980. Finland secured the bronze medal by defeating Slovakia in a dominant performance.   Written by Jeremiah Gunn  | Graphic Designed by Jeremiah Gunn Published April 17, 2026 | ePathfinder | Sports

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