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
Samantha Elkins

Samantha Elkins, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief

Samantha Elkins is a senior and Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Panther. This is her third year on staff, and she looks forward to overseeing the print cycle and increasing readership. Aside from newspaper, Samantha enjoys playing tennis, hanging out with her friends, eating crisp apples and listening to Taylor Swift. 

All content by Samantha Elkins

Leak of Pentagon Documents Reveal a Larger Issue in American Cybersecurity

Samantha Elkins, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 13, 2023
Sam’s Trip to Watch Taylor Swift “Shake it Off” at the Era’s Tour

Sam’s Trip to Watch Taylor Swift “Shake it Off” at the Era’s Tour

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2023
Introducing The Panther’s 2023-2024 Leadership Team 

Introducing The Panther’s 2023-2024 Leadership Team 

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2023
Miami Palmetto Senior High’s Third Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 

Miami Palmetto Senior High’s Third Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 

Amy-Grace Shapiro and Samantha Elkins
March 22, 2023

Taylor Swift Releases Four New Songs the Night Before Her Tour

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 18, 2023

Pinecrest Referendum Fails 

Samantha Elkins, Print Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 16, 2023

How Long Will Party Over Candidate Voting Last?

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2023
After 2:20: Palmetto’s Credit Recovery and Night School Program

After 2:20: Palmetto’s Credit Recovery and Night School Program

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2023
14 Days of Love Day 3: Faceoff: Who Should Pay for the First Date?

14 Days of Love Day 3: Faceoff: Who Should Pay for the First Date?

Samantha Elkins and Daniel Perodin
February 3, 2023

Ticketmaster Called a Monopoly at U.S. Senate Hearing

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 28, 2023
Miami Palmetto Senior High School Hall of Fame Nominations Re-Open

Miami Palmetto Senior High School Hall of Fame Nominations Re-Open

Amy-Grace Shapiro and Samantha Elkins
January 25, 2023

Ozone Layer Predicted to Heal by 2066

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2023

Dear Santa, All I Want for Christmas Is…

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
Palmetto’s 2022-2023 Silver Knight Nominees: Rafael Linhares for Art

Palmetto’s 2022-2023 Silver Knight Nominees: Rafael Linhares for Art

Samantha Elkins and Brooke Wilensky
December 1, 2022

Flipping Through the 38th Annual Miami Book Fair

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 20, 2022

Giorgia Meloni Becomes Italy’s New Prime Minister

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2022

Miami-Dade Cancels School Due to Hurricane Ian

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2022
Miami Palmetto Senior High School teacher, Mr. Schwarz teaching his students ASL phrases.

Getting Hands-On with the American Sign Language Department

Samantha Elkins, Print-Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2022
Photo Courtesy: Sandra Tilton Teammates pose for photo opp after winning medals at the Special Olympics.

The Dynamic Duo: Special Olympics Team and the National Honor Society

Amy-Grace Shapiro and Samantha Elkins
June 3, 2022
FACEOFF: Should Teachers Continue Instruction after Finals?

FACEOFF: Should Teachers Continue Instruction after Finals?

Kate Markus and Samantha Elkins
May 21, 2022

Goat Yoga Takes on Pinecrest One Hoof at a Time

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
May 1, 2022

Major Airline Carriers Deem Masks Optional on Domestic Flights

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
April 21, 2022
Wacky Weather: Hail in South Florida (Spit Spoof)

Wacky Weather: Hail in South Florida (Spit Spoof)

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
April 12, 2022

Emmett Till Antilynching Act Passes After Centuries of Failed Efforts

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
March 31, 2022
March Madness 2022 Breakdown

March Madness 2022 Breakdown

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
March 13, 2022
Miami Monster Jam 2022

Miami Monster Jam 2022

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
March 8, 2022

So Long 305… Hello 645

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
March 5, 2022

FACEOFF: Are The New SAT Exams Better Than The Old?

Samantha Elkins and Gianna Hutton
February 13, 2022

Jazz It Up: The South Beach Jazz Festival

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
January 22, 2022

Dear Classmates, Please Keep Wearing Your Mask

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
January 17, 2022

FDA Approves Booster Shot for 12-15 Year Olds

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
January 5, 2022
Early National Signing Day located in the Palmetto gym.

Palmetto’s Booster Club: The Glue Behind the Football Team

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
December 17, 2021

What the Omicron Variant Means for Miami

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
December 11, 2021
HIP member Christina Perez (11) getting ready to present to classes in her HIP shirt.

Be Smart, Be Healthy, Be HIP!

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
November 20, 2021

68 Pages of Climate Reform Still Falls 30% Short

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
November 14, 2021

Prop Fired by Alec Baldwin Leaves One Dead and One Injured

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
October 25, 2021

Racial Disparities in Missing Persons Cases

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
October 14, 2021
$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Approaches Vote in the House

$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Approaches Vote in the House

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
October 7, 2021
9/11 Palmetto Perspectives

9/11 Palmetto Perspectives

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
September 20, 2021

18-Year-Old Emma Raducanu Wins First Grand Slam Title

Samantha Elkins, News Editor
September 17, 2021
Sofia celebrates her success atop the state champion block.

Sofia Elia: The High School Track Superstar

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
May 24, 2021

FDA Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine for 12-15 Year Olds

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
May 12, 2021

White House Bans Travel from India Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
May 8, 2021
Panther's Glimpse Into the New Art Wing

Panther’s Glimpse Into the New Art Wing

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
May 2, 2021
Supermoon Viewing at Deering Estate

Supermoon Viewing at Deering Estate

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
April 30, 2021

U.S. Capitol Faces Another Attack

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
April 11, 2021

Palmetto Seniors Describe Their College Application Experiences

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
March 20, 2021
FACEOFF: Should Teachers Call On Students Involuntarily?

FACEOFF: Should Teachers Call On Students Involuntarily?

Samantha Elkins and Priscilla Bermudez
March 19, 2021

Royal Family Faces Serious Allegations at Hands of Meghan & Harry

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
March 10, 2021

Potato Head Goes Gender Neutral

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
March 8, 2021

Mars Perseverance Allows People To Send Their Names to Mars

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
March 5, 2021

How Mardi Gras Adapted to COVID-19

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
February 17, 2021
Best Super Bowl Commercials of All Time

Best Super Bowl Commercials of All Time

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
February 7, 2021

Palmetto Homecoming Week 2021

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
February 5, 2021

Liquid Nitrogen Leak in Georgia Kills 6 and Injures 11

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
February 5, 2021
Are Social Media Platforms Dying Because of TikTok?

Are Social Media Platforms Dying Because of TikTok?

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
January 22, 2021

FACEOFF: Should Schools Punish Students for What They Say Outside Of School?

Samantha Elkins and Valentina Arias
January 19, 2021

Jacob Blake Case Updates

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
January 13, 2021

Congress Certifies Joe Biden As Election Winner

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
January 12, 2021
Safe And Fun New Years Activities For 2020

Safe And Fun New Years Activities For 2020

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
December 18, 2020

Should You Travel To See Your Family This Holiday?

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
December 16, 2020

Palmetto Football Season Update

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
December 11, 2020

College Counselor Mr. Nerenberg Set To Retire Next Year

Valentina Arias and Samantha Elkins
November 23, 2020

NHL Team Cuts Drafted Player After Bullying Allegations

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
November 19, 2020

The Marlins Hire the First Female General Manager in MLB History

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
November 15, 2020

Poland Abortion Protests

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
November 4, 2020

Why Palmetto Students Vote

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
October 28, 2020

Would a Hybrid Schedule Be Beneficial? (FACEOFF)

Samantha Elkins and Katriona Page
October 10, 2020
Report Reveals Trump Paid Little Income Taxes

Report Reveals Trump Paid Little Income Taxes

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
October 7, 2020

Tampa Bay Lightning Win Stanley Cup

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
October 7, 2020

GOP Senate Report Links Hunter Biden to Prostitution Ring

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
September 25, 2020

Who Do You Wear Your Mask For?

Samantha Elkins, Multimedia Video Editor
September 24, 2020

Online Learning VS In-Person Learning (FACEOFF)

Samantha Elkins and Camilla Bondy
September 22, 2020
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