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Why The Heartbreaking Loss Of Blake Snell Might Be A Good Choice For The Rays

Lily Belcher, Editor In Chief December 30, 2020

On December 28, Rays fan woke up to the notification that pitching star Blake Snell would no longer be part of the Rays’ pitching rotation. The southpaw, who had been with the Rays since his major league...

The playback of the production This Is a Test

This Is A Test by Durant Theatre Company

Allie Sigl, Design Editor December 20, 2020

The dread and trepidations of test-taking are not one to be taken lightly, and the ability to accurately portray those feelings is commendable. Stephen Gregg’s one-act play, “This is a Test,” performed...

Things To Do Over Christmas Break

Adamari Jaimez December 20, 2020

What’s Christmas without Christmas lights and holiday magic. Christmas is the time to enjoy and celebrate with family and friends. Here are some activities and places to go to during the winter break. Busch...

2020 Winter Paper

By The PawPrint 2020-2021 Staff December 16, 2020

WINTER PAPER 2020-2021

As our editor Allie Sigl (11) was quarantined, she recorded her daily thoughts and feelings

The Quarantine Diaries 

Our design editor, Allie Sigl was quarantined on December 9 and has been at home since
Allie Sigl, Design Editor December 14, 2020

The Quarantine Diaries  12.10.20  Getting quarantined from school is almost a double-edged sword. On one hand, you are relieved and almost excited to be away from the stress of classes, homework,...

Potential New Jeopardy Host

Rachel Hesse, Managing Editor December 11, 2020

The “Jeopardy!” theme song is probably forever ingrained in the minds of every American, as is the memory of long-time host Alex Trebek.   The show has been on television since 1964, but after...

Possible vaccine to the virus: COVID-19

Mason Gourley December 10, 2020

As the pandemic continues to spread, scientists all over the world are working hard to find a vaccine to end the rapid spread of the virus. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that “Florida is preparing to...

Maggie Lauber stuns coaches and teammates with her impressive performance

Sophomore Maggie Lauber Dominates On Durant’s Basketball Court

Lily Belcher, Editor In Chief December 9, 2020

Two weeks ago, sophomore Maggie Lauber, starting point guard against Leto High School, dominated on the court with an impressive 24-point game and five steals. After being named player of the game by Coach...

Florida’s First Snow Park, SnowCat Ridge, Opens to Public

Allie Sigl, Design Editor December 6, 2020

With the opening of Florida’s first snow park, Snowcat Ridge, Floridians will no longer have to travel up north to experience a snow day. Stationed in Dade City, Snowcat Ridge features a 60-foot-tall,...

Virtual tours are a great way to visit colleges during the coronavirus

Colleges Now Adding Virtual Tours To Help Reach Out To Students

Nick Travis December 3, 2020

Colleges are tapping into 360-degree video and virtual reality to welcome prospective students to campus from hundreds or even thousands of miles away.   A virtual tour can function as an early sorting...

The Durant High School copy machine located in student affairs

Have Budget Cuts And Covid-19 Procedures Caused An Issue With The Teachers’ Copy Budget?

Rachel Hesse, Managing Editor December 1, 2020

Covid-19 has impacted many school procedures and events throughout the course of the 2020 school year. One major impact towards schools, especially Durant, is the county budget.  With fewer students...

Durant sophomore Ava Hasting and her steer Stanley at the Hillsborough County Fair

Ava Hasting Wins Class at the Hillsborough County Fair

Allie Sigl November 24, 2020

The Hillsborough County Fair is an annual community event held in October attended by over 25,000 people. The fair was created in 1990 to become a “celebration of community, agriculture, education, and...

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