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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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• Different kinds of energy October 5, 2026
  Different people, different energy  Walk down the hallway between classes and you see two different approaches to survival. One student heads to a quiet corner of the library at lunch. Another finds a group of friends and talks through the whole break. Neither student handles school wrong. They simply run on different types of energy. Introverts recharge by spending time alone. After a full day of classes, group work and hallway noise, quiet time can help them feel refreshed. Maria Delgado, a 10th grader, says group settings drain her quickly. “I need an hour alone when I get home before I talk to anyone,” she says. She prefers working alone on class projects because she can focus without explaining every thought out loud. This preference for quiet can also affect how introverts participate in class. They may think through an answer before speaking instead of immediately raising their hands. “Teachers used to think I didn’t know the answers because I stayed quiet,” Maria says. “I knew them. I just didn’t want to say them out loud.” Being introverted does not mean disliking people. Many introverts have close friendships and prefer smaller conversations over large groups. While some students recharge alone, others gain energy from being around people. These students are often described as extroverts. Devon Brooks, an 11th grader, says being around people gives him energy. “The more people I talk to, the better I feel,” he says. He prefers group work because talking helps him develop his ideas. That difference can be easy to notice in class. Devon often speaks up quickly when a teacher asks a question. At lunch, he looks for his friends and starts talking. “Sitting alone for a whole period would be rough for me,” he says. These different approaches can become especially noticeable when students have to work together. An extrovert may want to start brainstorming out loud, while an introvert may want a few minutes to think first. Neither approach is wrong. Maria asks for some time to think before the group starts talking. Devon has learned to give classmates that space. “I try to give them quiet time first, then we talk it out,” he says. Teachers can also support both styles by giving students time to write or think before starting a class discussion. Even with these differences, students do not always fit into one category. Most people fall somewhere between introverts and extroverts and may act differently depending on their mood or surroundings. Understanding these differences can help classmates work together. Being quiet does not automatically mean someone is shy, and being talkative does not necessarily mean someone is seeking attention. People simply recharge and communicate in different ways. Written by Jamerson Pena  | Graphic Designed by Jamerson Pena Published October 5, 2026 | ePathfinder | Features
• Fading Into Gray October 1, 2026
  A world without rainbows Environments change as human activity affects them. New buildings and streets are built every day, while trees are being cut down. As a result, a feeling of difference has spread among people of all ages. Through social media, they have been posting about a certain topic: the loss of colors. Images of cars from the past compared with those today are common. But is it true? Yeah, there has been an evident change in colors that everyone notices, but trending’s have influence in this a lot. This year, neutral colors have become a lot more common in modern buildings, clothes, and even cars. This keeps being compared to older things, which makes the present seem less colorful. However, this doesn’t mean the world is actually becoming gray, right? “These days, colors seem darker to me,” said DBHS senior Fatima Segura. “I feel scared of what can happen because of how the environment feels. Honestly, everything has become boring and gray; I can barely see colors in the world, and it’s so different from before. I used to see brighter colors”. Sometimes, age can also influence how people see this situation. Little kids have that innocent mindset, where everything seems beautiful or even funny, and they see the world with big eyes because colors seem brighter. Meanwhile, for teenagers, it’s a stage to mature and understand real-world problems more seriously. That’s when the feeling of a change of colors arrives. Does it influence that much? It does, because the brain and mindset develop continuously and somehow change the way humans observe, analyze, and feel every experience. But because nobody is the same, it remains an open debate. It goes with grey, white, and beige arriving, the same shades, conveying the same calm, or ‘simplicity’. Is it that bad? “I think the world has become grayer over time,” said DBHS sophomore Ligia Guevara. “If I think about it or see my surroundings, I end up with a weird feeling in my chest… but I’m getting used to these changes”. Still, color has been the way people express themselves, and back in the day, these modern and ‘boring’ changes would have been considered elegant. So, if it’s a type of beauty, why is this change so judged? In the end, bright colors are still there in the green trees, blue skies, and even the colorful advertisements. Maybe people need to stop for a moment and think about what has really changed: it is not the world itself, but the way humans choose to see it. Written by Francis Martinez  | Graphic Designed by  Francis Martinez  Published October 1, 2026 | ePathfinder | Perspectives
• Stay In Character September 16, 2026
  The backrooms are here The new Backrooms movie came out over the summer of 2026. The Backrooms began developing on January 7, 2022, when Kane Parsons started uploading the video series titled Backrooms on YouTube. As the series gained popularity, many studios took interest in making it an actual film; in February 2023, a film adaptation of the Backrooms was announced. “When the Backrooms movie was announced, I was genuinely so excited because I watched the whole YouTube series and liked it,” said DBHS Senior, Stecha Sifferen. Backrooms is a film about a tangled extradimensional space that has chaotic entities, long hallways, dull yellow rooms, deformed furniture, and fluorescent lights. DBHS Junior, Marie Joseph, said, “I like the design of the backrooms; it just gives an eerie and creepy feeling.” The character Naren Warne, played by Avan Jogia, is a part of the Async Research Institute. He is separated from his group and gets lost in the backrooms; later, he is chased and taken out by an unseen entity. Sometime later in the film, Clark, who owns a struggling furniture store and is a failed architect, is played by Chiwetel Ejiofor. When he is in the store, he notices the lights flickering at night and his TV glitching. When checking the breaker box, he sees a glowing slit in the wall, He falls into the backrooms. Clark escapes back into the store when an unseen figure chases him. Afterward, he spends days exploring. He tells Mary, played by Renate Reinsve, about the backrooms, but she does not believe him. Clark brings Kat and Bobby, actors Lukita Maxwell and Finn Bennett, to film the backrooms; unfortunately, Bobby does not make it. Director Kane Parsons and writer Will Soodik wanted to expand on the internet lore of the backrooms psychologically. “I think the director and writer did a good job on turning the YouTube series into a movie; it’s really like a deep dive, and there are so many small details,” said DBHS Senior Cristopher Tovar Acosta. Written by Brodziya Alston | Graphic Designed by Brodziya Alston Published September 16, 2026 | ePathfinder | Entertainment 
• Full Circle September 14, 2026
  Students returning as teachers  Students who become teachers often return to the same school, and that means that things have changed since they were last there. There are two teachers in particular,CBA teacher Vanessa Ragnarsson and AP Gov teacher Daphne Ghersi, who attended Deerfield Beach High School. They spoke about how they felt about coming back to a familiar place, what made them want to become teachers, and most importantly, what made them want to teach at a school they attended. They mentioned what has changed since they were students, and how the two teachers differ. CBA teacher Vanessa Ragnarsson graduated from Deerfield Beach High School in 2015 and has been teaching for 6 years. When asked why she decided to teach at the school she graduated from, she said, “I graduated from Deerfield Beach High School in 2015, and the CBA program was a huge part of my experience here. I learned a lot of the skills that eventually turned into my career, so when I had the opportunity to come back and teach in the same program, it felt like a full-circle moment. I wanted to give students some of the same opportunities I had, but also build the program into something even bigger.” When asked how it felt to return to a familiar place, Ms. Ragnarsson said it felt “definitely surreal at first.” She explained, “I went from walking these halls as a student to having my own classroom and being the teacher. Now I teach alongside the same teachers I had, so that was a little weird at first. But at the same time, being somewhere I already had a connection to made it feel comfortable. It was also such a surreal feeling when I walked into the CBA hallway and saw all the paintings and artwork that I helped with when I was a student.” AP Gov teacher and former Deerfield Beach High School student Daphne Ghersi says, “I always saw myself coming back to teach at Deerfield because I had such a good experience, and I was very involved, and living in Deerfield, I just wanted to be in my community.” Ms Ghersi also adds the fact that she felt welcomed when she first started teaching because she had her former teachers there to help her. “I was a little nervous at first because it was straight out of college, but coming back to the school I graduated from, I felt pretty comfortable because I knew I could rely on my former teachers to help me.” While Ms. Ragnarsson’s reasons for coming back to Deerfield Beach High were more career-based, she says that CBA had a big part in her high school life, so she wanted to give that experience to other students. On the other hand, Ms. Ghersi’s reasons are more general; she always knew she’d teach here, and it also came down to the school being close to her. Written by Jordan Moore  | Graphic Designed by Jordan Moore  Published September 14, 2026 | ePathfinder | Features
• Battle with AI September 14, 2026
  Student’s daily tool AI has radically changed society and modernity. It has spread around the world rapidly, allowing society to adapt to new technology developed by various scientists. But despite the large number of people using it, there is a debate about whether it should stay or be eliminated. Two sides have been seen: those who defend it and those who don’t. But the question remains unanswered. Has AI become a problem or a solution? Those in favor support the idea of adapting to AI, since it has been considered a very useful tool in school, business, and other areas. This tool has been recognized as one that even people with limited resources can use without paying for it; there are different free apps available. With AI in society, a large part of people consider it very useful if it’s used properly. But the problem that sparks controversy comes from these exact situations. Many people, whether young adults studying in university or teenagers studying in high school or middle school, have been relying on this tool to answer exams, homework, classwork, etc. On one side of the debate, it’s said that it’s not a problem if it’s used as a tool that explains the topic they need to learn in more detail. But the other side thinks it should be banned, since many depend on this tool; apparently, it’s becoming one of those things that doesn’t let the brain process information properly and just leaves people needing the tool for any daily situation, even the simple ones. It’s also said by many that it’s slowly becoming an addiction among the youngest. “Yes, I have seen students use AI,” said DBHS sophomore Jeshuar Lopez. “I don’t think they should be allowed to use it because I consider it cheating”. Both sides clash with each other when talking about this topic. Is AI a problem? It works like a website where you find everything you need in less time than you would on a normal website. You don’t read large documents, nor do you research on your own… Is that the problem everyone talks about? With AI, is reading analysis being lost, or is that just what people say out there? Useful or useless? DBHS sophomore Frida Landero said, “I think that for some students it may be helpful to study and not just for having the answers easily”, she also added. “But I think students shouldn’t be allowed to use AI because it’s not helpful at all, and asking for the answer rather than studying will not make things better”. Even so, over time, technology keeps advancing, and sometimes the idea of ‘eliminating’ AI seems impossible. It has become one of those things you can’t fight against or make disappear; they are here to stay and develop around humans. But does that mean it’s okay? Or is it just a forced acceptance? Maybe AI isn’t the real problem here, but the way people choose to work with it. Written by Francis Martinez  | Graphic Designed by  Francis Martinez  Published September 14, 2026 | ePathfinder | Perspectives

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