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Entertainment
Spider-Man: No Way Home shakes the World Wide Web
September 17, 2021
Elliott Siress, Entertainment editor
After the massive scale that was Avengers: Endgame and the earth-shaking end credits of Spider-Man: Far From Home, the stage was set for Spider-Man’s next big adventure to be unlike any other. Hype for the movie built up on it’s own through theories and fan-art, and rumors tore the internet to...
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Lorde’s “Solar Power” brings unexpected sound from four year hiatus
September 17, 2021
Emma Yost, Editor-in-chief
“If you’re looking for a savior, well that’s not me” sings Ella Yelich O’Connor aka “Lorde” in the opening track of her third album, Solar Power. After a four year hiatus, the New Zealand singer released the highly anticipated record on August 20. Many fans, myself included,...
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EA’s ‘NCAA’ set to make it’s big return soon
April 21, 2021
Kenneth Aponte
This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). After about 7 long awaited years, college football fans can finally celebrate a small victory. Electronic Arts has alluded to the return of the highly coveted and popular game NCAA Football. The last installment...
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Entertainment
Red Vs Blue Retrospective
April 15, 2021
Brandon New, Reporter
WEB EXCLUSIVE Throughout human history man has asked many questions including “What is the meaning of Life?” “Is there an afterlife?” And “why is Belarus a thing?” One of these questions that we asked ourselves is “Why are we here?” And nobody can answer that question better than two...
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Taylor Swift returns to re-release ‘Fearless’ along with early discography
April 11, 2021
Emma Yost, Online editor
This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). Just a few days before Valentine’s Day, Taylor Swift announced that the re-recorded version of her 2008 hit single Love Story would be dropped at midnight, and the Fearless album on April 9. The new version...
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Memorable year comes to end with normalcy on horizon

May 7, 2021

This story was originally published in the sixth edition of The Lion’s Tale (May 5, 2021). One of the most unique and memorable school years in Oviedo High School (OHS) history is coming to an end. When we returned...

Seniors share thoughts on modified graduation, prom plans

Penelope Banks and Nikta Daryadel • April 8, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). Graduation Graduation is always a heavily anticipated event for the senior class. The ceremony is the culmination of four years...

Serita Beamon, the new superintendent, is pictured above.

Board names Beamon superintendent after controversy

Patrick Costello, Editor-in-chief • April 8, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). The Seminole County School Board has named in-house attorney Serita Beamon the district’s next superintendent. Beamon, who...

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Sports

Band, chorus find new mediums for displaying talent after cancellation of MPAs

Justina Nielsen

April 21, 2021 • No Comments

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). Due to concerns associated with the coronavirus pandemic, the band and chorus did not attend their typical music performance...

Path is there for football team to overcome structural challenges

April 21, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). The football program has always been a staple in the student culture at Oviedo High School. Many great...

Esports phenomenon continues to see rise in popularity

April 21, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). The dictionary definition of the word athlete is “a person who is proficient in sports and other forms...

Water polo team loses key player because of pandemic

April 21, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). After beginning the season in February, the water polo team finds itself both suffering and benefitting...

Logano driver to watch this NASCAR season

April 15, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). As the NFL season comes to an end, the NASCAR season begins. With a bunch of changes from this season...

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Reflecting on struggles as chapter in life ends

Justina Nielsen, Ads manager • May 8, 2021

This story was originally published in the sixth edition of The Lion’s Tale (May 5, 2021). The approach of graduation has made me think about my past years. I have thought about who I was, how I changed...

Video games unite us, bring comfort during difficult times

Jaden Maduro-Vanterpool, Reporter • May 8, 2021

This story was originally published in the sixth edition of The Lion’s Tale (May 5, 2021). The Covid-19 pandemic is one which has caused undoubtable dismay in both our lives and the lives of others...

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Features

Students invest in stock, take part in GameStop surge

Emma Yost, Online editor
April 21, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). In late January, video game retailer GameStop’s stock (ticker symbol: GME) was selling for around just $18 a share, and the company had been experiencing decline for quite some time. Due to the rise of online gaming and the Covid-19 pandemic, the market for purchasing physical games in stores had shrunk, leaving GameStop out to dry. However, “r/WallStreetBets,” a group of investors on the social...

Theater students present Mamma Mia! as final show of year

Justina Nielsen and May Frangoul
April 11, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). For their final production of the year, the Oviedo High School (OHS) theater program is putting on a show of the 1999 musical Mamma Mia! Despite facing struggles along the way, they are developing a performance to remember. “Mostly in the beginning we rehearsed outside, and that was really hard because sometimes it was a lot hotter, and it was hard to get anything done because we were all sweaty,...

Community rallies around Lampe after cancer diagnosis

Mackenzie Holmes, Reporter
April 11, 2021

This story was originally published in the fifth edition of The Lion’s Tale (March 26, 2021). Coach, teacher, husband, dad, and friend- these are some of the many roles Tyler Lampe plays in his family and community. Lampe, who is the offensive coordinator on the varsity football team, began this school year like any other, preparing students for the modern world through the digital information technology program at OHS. On the field, he focused on helping his players improve in hopes of enticing...

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