A very bright light and future shines on Palo Verde’s own Blaise Berenato. Berenato is an active player in the theater program,  past volleyball star, and an independent artist on iTunes. He is truly one in a million, and Palo is grateful to have him. His active involvement in school social life and...

It is no secret that the public school system in the United States is terrible. It is especially terrible in Nevada, with the state consistently ranking one of the worst states in the nation. 2018 was a new animal all together. We ranked 51 out of 51 states and Washington, D.C. The United States ranks...

Learning interesting fun facts about teachers is always a good thing, whether it’s to pass time quickly or to avoid doing actual work. Palo Verde's marine biology and physics teacher Mrs. Ferrer previously worked at Seaworld for three years before becoming a Panther. "My degree is in biology...

In the wake of the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand that left 50 people dead, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the banning military-style semi-automatic weapons, assault rifles, and high-capacity magazines. The announcement came only 72 hours after the shootings, and left...

“12 years.” A warning issued in the Fall of 2018, leading scientists affiliated with the EPA, United Nations, and WWF all cautioned the world that if not improved within this deadline, the modern extent of pollution, fossil fuel consumption, and man-made environmental change would cause an irreparable...

As 21st century teenagers, our lives revolve around “second lives” -- our lives online. The internet has become a vehicle to a second identity and to forget about what’s happening in one’s actual life. As a teen myself, I have experienced this first hand. Living in Las Vegas, I have lived through...