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The Pirateer

The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer

The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer

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Seniors spend last day preparing for graduation
Halle Smith, junior editor
Granting students time outside boosts academic performance
Opinion
Granting students time outside boosts academic performance
Addison Glies, junior editor • May 11, 2026

Being cooped up in a classroom with only the view through a window can be draining. Especially during the months of April and May, the weather begins to get warmer and the dread of wasting the day inside...

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Opinion
Schools should prioritize fine arts
Penny Hood, staff writer • May 7, 2026

I grew up shy. I didn't speak up to many people and I always had my arms crossed trying to avoid people. Around 5th grade I moved schools and decided to audition for a play about pirates. I got the smallest...

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Opinion
High school classes should be career focused
Madden Lewis, staff writer • May 6, 2026

While traditional classes are important, most high school students don’t use the skills taught in core classes after high school. Because of this, high school classes should be more career-focused because...

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Opinion
Year round sports harm youth athletes
Abigail Robinson May 5, 2026

Many of us are either athletes who participate in year round sports or we know a few athletes who do. With the opportunity there is to play year round sports, the debate arises if doing that is even beneficial...

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Opinion
Generative AI will negatively impact future generations
Sharon Smith, staff writer • May 5, 2026

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the American education system has been the subject of much debate in recent years. To some, AI is a tool that can be used for students’ benefit, while to...

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Opinion
Working part-time jobs positively impacts high school students
Audrey Parsons, staff writer • May 5, 2026

High School students working part-time jobs has been a much debated topic for many years; some adults believe that it’s too much stress on teenagers who should focus on school and their education rather...

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Culinary Excellence… The crab cakes served with fried green tomatoes and a corn roumalade steamed fresh and hot. (Halle Smith)
Review
Paddlefish: an elevated dining experience in Disney Springs
Halle Smith, junior editor • March 13, 2026

Set on a boat, floating in Disney Spring, Paddlefish is an upscale, elevated dining experience. Paddelfish provided the ambience of a Michelin star, exceptional restaurant while also providing a welcoming...

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Review
“Ratatouille”: (2007) a culinary masterpiece
Pragya Amin, staff writer • March 2, 2026

“Ratatouille,” released in 2007 and directed by Brad Bird, is an animated movie which tells the story of Remy, a rat with an extraordinary passion for cooking, who works alongside Alfredo Linguini....

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Review
“My Neighbor Totoro”: embraces nature and childhood wonder
Sharon Smith, staff writer • February 25, 2026

Hayao Miyazaki's film “My Neighbor Totoro” (1988) is an award winning masterpiece that captures childlike wonder and the magic of nature. The story chronologically follows two sisters, Mei and Satsuki,...

Cool and calm… Classic rock and comfy seating create a calm and inviting atmosphere . (Lucy McIntosh)
Review
Rock and Roll Sushi delivers fun twist on Japanese food
Lucy McIntosh, staff writer • February 24, 2026

For those who enjoy classic rock and Japanese food, Rock and Roll Sushi is the place. Combining classic music and delectable food this restaurant promises a good dining experience for all. On Wednesday...

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Review
“The Lego Movie”: perseverance saves lives
Sydney Melanson, staff writer • February 23, 2026

“The Lego Movie” (2014), a comedic family film, tells the story of Emmet Brickowski, a LEGO figure, and his adventures to save the world from corrupt President Business. While on the job, ordinary...

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Review
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind:” past memories fuel tragedy
Sydney Melanson, staff writer • December 18, 2025

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) is the opposite of a typical romance movie; instead of being fully comedic, it talks about a couple’s past memories with a tragic twist. Clementine...

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