The news site of Miami Palmetto Senior High School

The Panther
The news site of Miami Palmetto Senior High School

The Panther
The news site of Miami Palmetto Senior High School

The Panther
Ana Martinez

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief

Ana Martinez is a senior and the Online Editor-in-Chief. This is her third year on staff, and she looks forward to managing The Panther’s website. Aside from newspaper, Ana enjoys drinking boba, working out, and baking. 

All content by Ana Martinez

The Fight for Sovereignty: Supreme Court Divided Over Cases About Native American Societies

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2022

U.S. Soccer Agrees to Guarantee Equal Pay for Players

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2022
Old Cutler Road offers a scenic view while bike riding.

National Bike Month: Five Beautiful Places to Bike in South Florida

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 16, 2022
Mrs. Valero’s student aids help her with final prom touches.

Countdown to Prom: Preparing For Palmetto’s First Prom in Two Years

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2022

Prime Minister Khan’s Dissolving of the National Assembly Proven Unconstitutional

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 13, 2022
Just Breathe: SAT and ACT Taking Tips From a Senior

Just Breathe: SAT and ACT Taking Tips From a Senior

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2022
How to Become Involved in the World of Politics as a Youth

How to Become Involved in the World of Politics as a Youth

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2022
Pinecrest is in the process of connecting homes to the county’s Potable Water System in efforts to improve water infrastructure.

Pinecrest Village Potable Water Project Connects Homes to Water

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2022
The fried chicken sandwich.

For the Foodies: Everything The Panther Staff Ate in New Orleans

Ana Martinez, Julia Strasius, Kate Stuzin, and Paul Yan
February 2, 2022
14 Days of Love Day 1: For the Love of Words: Wordle Takes the Internet by S-t-o-r-m

14 Days of Love Day 1: For the Love of Words: Wordle Takes the Internet by S-t-o-r-m

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2022
United Together: The Culture and Cuisine of Little Havana

United Together: The Culture and Cuisine of Little Havana

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2022
Miu’s, Moge Tee and More: The Best Boba Shops in Miami (For the Foodies)

Miu’s, Moge Tee and More: The Best Boba Shops in Miami (For the Foodies)

Ana Martinez and Paul Yan
January 14, 2022
Palmetto's five Posse Scholars, pictured from left to right: Paul Yan, Gianna Hutton, Lily Rodriguez, Imani Mitchell, Janese Fayson. Photo credits to Linda Dwyer.

Panthers on the Move: Palmetto Announces Five Posse Finalists

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
First Snowstorm in History Projected to Hit South Florida

First Snowstorm in History Projected to Hit South Florida

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 17, 2021
Making Mental Change: Handling Relationships with Food Around the Holidays

Making Mental Change: Handling Relationships with Food Around the Holidays

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2021
Students on Chess Club learn and play chess during one of the club's monthly meetings. Photo credits to the Chess Club Instagram.

Chess That Makes Change: An Inside Look at Palmetto’s Chess Club

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2021
Dad Bod, TBH and Fluffernutter: The Best of Merriam-Webster’s 455 Words Added to the Dictionary (Pop at Palmetto)

Dad Bod, TBH and Fluffernutter: The Best of Merriam-Webster’s 455 Words Added to the Dictionary (Pop at Palmetto)

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2021
Shopping Local: Must-Try Hispanic-Owned Businesses in Miami (En Español)

Shopping Local: Must-Try Hispanic-Owned Businesses in Miami (En Español)

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2021

Federal Judge Blocks Texas’ Six-Week Abortion Ban

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2021
Palmetto Senior and Office Aid Josie Blohm struggles to connect to the school wifi.

Miami Dade Schools In-Person Return is Met With Connectivity Issues

Ana Martinez and Kate Stuzin
September 28, 2021
Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your Halloween Horror Nights Experience

Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your Halloween Horror Nights Experience

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2021
Pinecrest Gardens’ Curious Workshops Teaches Individuals the “Nature” of South Florida

Pinecrest Gardens’ Curious Workshops Teaches Individuals the “Nature” of South Florida

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2021
The Five Best Ice Cream Hotspots in Miami

The Five Best Ice Cream Hotspots in Miami

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2021

Instagram Adds New Pronouns Feature

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2021
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[Photo] How Palmetto Students Celebrate Mother’s Day

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor
May 13, 2021
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[Photo] Supermoon Viewing at Deering Estate

April 30, 2021

Changes to Testing at Palmetto

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
April 24, 2021
Letter to the Miami Spring Breakers

Letter to the Miami Spring Breakers

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
April 15, 2021
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[Photo] Miami Open to Take Place Over The Next Two Weeks

Kate Markus, Copy Editor
March 22, 2021
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[Photo] St. Patrick’s Day: How Much is Luck Tied with Success?

Cristele Moztarzadeh, Copy Editor
March 17, 2021
Renovations are taking place in every corner of the botanical garden.

Pinecrest Gardens Renovations Bring Inclusivity to All

Ana Martinez, News/Design Editor
March 13, 2021

One Year Later: A Reflection on the Covid-19 Pandemic

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
March 13, 2021

People Should Not Get The Vaccine If They Are Not In A Priority Group

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
March 9, 2021
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[Photo] A Look At The 2021 Golden Globes

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Multimedia Photo Editor
February 26, 2021

A Tribute to Coach Kimberly Latshaw-Ortiz

Allison Gould, Ana Martinez, and Bella Martin
February 26, 2021
Science Says: DeSantis “Resilient Plan” to Fund Climate Change Efforts

Science Says: DeSantis “Resilient Plan” to Fund Climate Change Efforts

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
February 25, 2021

Tiger Woods Injured in Serious Car Accident

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
February 24, 2021
Planta Queen offers a new variety of sushi with a fresh vegan take.

Vegan…Sushi? A Profile on Planta Queen

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
February 13, 2021
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[Photo] 14 Days of Love Day 10: A Guide to Astrological Compatibility

Gianna Hutton, Design Editor
February 10, 2021
14 Days of Love Day 9 (FACEOFF): Is Valentine’s Day Overrated?

14 Days of Love Day 9 (FACEOFF): Is Valentine’s Day Overrated?

Ana Martinez and Allison Gould
February 9, 2021
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[Photo] 14 Days of Love Day 8: Ever-Expanding Online Dating Platforms

Katriona Page, Contents/Copy Editor
February 8, 2021
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[Photo] Best Super Bowl Commercials of All Time

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
February 7, 2021
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[Photo] FACEOFF: Should School Events Be Held with Precautions?

Valentina Caceres and Valentina Arias
January 30, 2021
Five Sisters sells an abundance of products, ranging from jewelry, incense, oils, candles and aromatherapy, statues, artwork, wind chimes, books, home decor, and their most popular item, crystals.

Five Sisters Shop Profile

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
January 25, 2021
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[Photo] Should Seniors Have Prom, Gradbash and Graduation?

Camilla Bondy and Valentina Arias
January 25, 2021
Tips for MPSH Subject Selection with College Counselor Harry Nerenberg and College Counselor Interventionalist Linda Dwyer

Tips for MPSH Subject Selection with College Counselor Harry Nerenberg and College Counselor Interventionalist Linda Dwyer

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
January 19, 2021

What To Know About The New COVID-19 Strain

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
January 11, 2021
Palmetto's Silver Knight Nominees: Mike Zhou for Mathematics and Spencer James for General Scholarship

Palmetto’s Silver Knight Nominees: Mike Zhou for Mathematics and Spencer James for General Scholarship

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
January 10, 2021
A look at Sweetgreen’s restaurant entrance and outdoor dining area.

New Sweetgreen Location Opens in South Florida

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
December 15, 2020
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[Photo] Ways To Shop Safely During the Holiday Season

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Multimedia Photo Editor
December 12, 2020
Love art? Miami art week included an abundance of places for one to travel. The Bass Museum of Art, located in Miami Beach, welcomes guest to a two floor premises regarding art pieces.

Keeping Art Alive: Miami’s Art Week 2020

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
December 7, 2020
Imperial Roast employee Queenray Sybil poses in front of her stand.

How the Farmers Market Has Adjusted to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ana Martinez and Kate Stuzin
November 27, 2020
Healthy Mind, Healthy Living: Rejecting Diet Mentality During The Holidays 

Healthy Mind, Healthy Living: Rejecting Diet Mentality During The Holidays 

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
November 26, 2020
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[Photo] It Is Time to Cancel “Cancel Culture”

Allison Gould, Life Editor
November 26, 2020
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[Photo] Easy-to-Prepare Thanksgiving Foods and Recipes

Isabel Lopez and Valentina Arias
November 24, 2020

Joe Biden Elected as 46th President of the United States

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
November 7, 2020
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[Photo] How Early Voting Has Impacted the 2020 Elections

Angelina Astic, Copy Editor
November 6, 2020
Healthy Mind, Healthy Living: How Working Online Affects Mental Health

Healthy Mind, Healthy Living: How Working Online Affects Mental Health

Ana Martinez, Feature/Design Editor
October 18, 2020
Sushi Maki founder and Palmetto Alumni Abe Ng.

Sushi Maki Opens New Location in Dadeland

Ana Martinez and Julia Strasius
October 10, 2020
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[Photo] 28,000 Disney Workers To Be Fired in Response to COVID-19

Bella Martin, Sports Editor
October 6, 2020

Miami-Dade School Board Changes In-Person Schooling Return Date

Ana Martinez, Feature Editor/Designer
October 1, 2020
Healthy Mind, Healthy Living Blog

Healthy Mind, Healthy Living Blog

Ana Martinez and Ella Pedroso
September 30, 2020

National Suicide Prevention Month: You Are Not Alone

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
September 23, 2020
The 1619 Project

[Photo] The Significance of the 1619 Project

Valentina Caceres, Senior Multimedia Editor
September 20, 2020
Troubleshooting Issues on MDCPS Day One

Troubleshooting Issues on MDCPS Day One

Ana Martinez, Feature Editor/Designer
September 1, 2020
Summer 2020 Bucket List

Summer 2020 Bucket List

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
May 19, 2020

The Importance of Flattening the Curve

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
April 11, 2020
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[Photo] Clubs Who Spread Positivity Around Palmetto

Kun Liu, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
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[Photo] Recap of the 2020 Award Show Season

Julia Strasius, Design Editor
February 19, 2020
14 Days of Love Day 8: Valentine's Day Promotions and Sales

14 Days of Love Day 8: Valentine’s Day Promotions and Sales

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
February 8, 2020
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[Photo] Football4Dummies: A Guide for Those Who Don’t Know Anything About Football

Sydney Campbell, Design Editor
January 30, 2020

How to Avoid Fake News

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
January 26, 2020
Top 10's of the 2010's: Part 1

Top 10’s of the 2010’s: Part 1

Ana Martinez, Allison Gould, and Kate Stuzin
January 14, 2020
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[Photo] Top 10’s of the 2010’s: Part 2

Katriona Page, Nicole Markus, Camilla Bondy, Valentina Caceres, and Kristine Villarroel
January 19, 2020
The Pinecrest Farmer's Market

The Pinecrest Farmer’s Market

Kate Stuzin and Ana Martinez
January 13, 2020
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[Photo] Fun Recipes for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving

Kristine Villarroel and Valentina Caceres
December 2, 2019

Plant-Based Burger Patties Trend More in Restaurants

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
December 1, 2019
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[Photo] What Vaping Says About Marketing

Allison Gould, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2019

Antonio Brown’s Future Plans in the NFL Amid Investigations

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
October 13, 2019
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[Photo] 2020 G7 Summit at the Trump National Doral Miami

Kate Stuzin, Copy Editor
September 21, 2019
The Best Places to Study in Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay

The Best Places to Study in Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay

Ana Martinez, Design Editor
September 10, 2019
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[Photo] Are Parents Addicted To Their Phones?

Sydney Campbell, Design Editor
September 5, 2019
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