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The Art of News

The OCSA Ledger
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Brendan Guillen

Brendan Guillen, Reporter

Brendan is a Senior Creative Writer who has a passion to expand the reach of the OCSA Ledger and keep the expanding audience informed in an educated manor. In his rare, though much appreciated free time, he is dedicated to reading fiction novels and sketching. He needs more interesting hobbies.

All content by Brendan Guillen
Letter from the Co-Editor

[Photo] Letter from the Copy Editor, 2023-2024

Jessica Vanderbeck, Copy Editor
September 15, 2023
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz after Hurricane Maria. The island still has yet to recover from the 2017 hurricane, and has been hit by more than 1,000 earthquakes since December 2019.

Puerto Rico: A Commonwealth Under Siege

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
May 11, 2020
Pepcid contains famotidine, an ingredient that may aid in COVID-19 recovery.

COVID-19: Pepcid as a Potential Solution

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
May 2, 2020
Smithfield Foods' pork processing plant closed Sunday, due to an outbreak of COVID-19 among its workers.

COVID-19: The Meat Industry Under Siege

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 15, 2020
Alke Muirhead (left) visiting her daughter-in-law, Apple, and grandchildren Trevor and Tristan.

COVID-19: The Generational Divide

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 9, 2020
(Max Siedentopf, How-To Survive A Deadly Global Virus)

How to Stay Sane During Quarantine

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 3, 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis discussing the coronavirus and its impact in Central and South Florida.

COVID-19: Florida Media Taking a Backseat

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 2, 2020
The School District of Osceola County has suspended all school-based air travel as a result of the coronavirus presence in Florida.

Osceola County Suspends All School-Based Air Travel

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
March 10, 2020
The coronavirus is spreading rapidly in Iran, and has killed one of the advisers to Iran's Supreme Leader.

Iran Responds to Rapidly Spreading Coronavirus

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
March 4, 2020
The Coronavirus has begun "community spread" in the U.S.

U.S. Begins Coronavirus Treatment

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
March 1, 2020
OCSA's annual Painted Word event will be held tomorrow, in the Media Center.

Painted Word 2020

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 26, 2020
Two members of the OCSA Congressional Debate Team: Walter Arias (left) and Rajendra Indar (right). Rajendra will be competing in the State Congress Finals.

Student Congressional Debate State Finals

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 20, 2020
The OCSA Visual Art Department will be showcasing their pieces at City Arts in Orlando.

Ouroboros: The 2020 Senior Art Show

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 20, 2020
The CEO of Clearview AI, Hoan Ton-That, testing his company's facial recognition system on himself.

Any Post You Make, Any Pic You Take, They Are Watching You

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 15, 2020
The Osceola County School for the Arts Band Department has received $44,000 from the Osceola County School District.

OCSA Band Department Given $44k from District

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 15, 2020
The Pensacola, Florida Naval Air Base.

Al Qaeda Claims Pensacola Air Base Attack

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 11, 2020
Actors in last year's Directing 2 Showcase.

2020 Directing 2 Showcase

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 7, 2020
Cojita Cheese (also known as Queso Cojita) is on recall after E.Coli was found in a Florida retail sample.

Freaky Florida Tales For the End of January

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 30, 2020
Robert Ballard, professor of oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, points to his footage of the Titanic wreckage, taken in a 2012 exhibition in Belfast, Ireland. He and his team had initially found the wreckage in 1985.

US-UK Titanic Treaty

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 24, 2020
28 year-old William Steven Knight was fatally stabbed by Mason Trevor Toney, 28, his childhood friend and employee.

Friends Turned Enemies: The Florida Turnpike Stabbing

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 23, 2020
The OCSA Literary Magazine has begun accepting submissions for their Spring edition, "In the Garden."

“In the Garden” Literary Magazine Submission

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 15, 2020
McDonald's employees standing outside a McDonald's restaurant in Miramar demanding a pay increase to $15 an hour.

Potential Gradual Minimum Wage Raise in Florida to $15

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 20, 2019
Naval Air Station Pensacola as seen in aerial view on August 14, 2012.

The Pensacola Air Base Attack and Aftermath

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 19, 2019
Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz reporting on the 2016 presidential election.

2016 Presidental Election Investigation Unfounded?

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 16, 2019
OCSA seeks to improve its pool of arts courses available to students.

OCSA Seeks to Explore the Arts This Season

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 5, 2019
73-year-old Sandy Hawkins is being held at the Palm Beach County Jail with a $50,000 bail fee.

Florida Man Wants Less Buck for his Bang

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 22, 2019
The members of the OCSA H.E.R.O. club. From left to right: Gabriel Guzman, Amanuel Geleta, Gabriel DeCastro, Alex Mayancela, Hunter Trinh, Yash Ramdut, Kush Ramdut, Kaitlyn Hudson, Emily Baksh, Samantha Kirsch and Kayleigh Ballas.

Tomorrow is the Last Day for the H.E.R.O Club Food Drive

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 21, 2019
Stand-in Orlando Philharmonic Maestro Chris Confessore (right) and 2019 Young People's Concert storyteller Candace Neil (left).

2019 Young People’s Concert: Once Upon a Time Performance

Brendan Guillen and Quinn Summerville
November 17, 2019
Matthew Herbertz, Assistant Professor of Film at Florida Southern College, visited the OCSA film class this week to teach students about the industry.

The Florida Southern Take

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 13, 2019
The Osceola County School for the Arts' Black Student Union will host a '100 Years of Fashion' fashion show.

BSU To Host ‘100 Years of Fashion’ Show!

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 10, 2019
Katie Hill will resign from Congress following the House Ethics Committee's investigation.

House Representative Katie Hill to Resign Amid Controversy

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 1, 2019
The Gaming Tournament, hosted by the OCSA Anime and Cosplay club, will be held on November 1st.

OCSA Gaming Tournament

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 30, 2019
John Carter, former U.S. paratrooper, and leader of Brazil's Alliance Brigade, tracking down fires in Matto Grosso, Brazil.

The Planet’s Lungs are Still Burning

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 23, 2019
Statistic of children killed by heat exhaustion in cars from 1990-2017.

Florida 1-year-old dies of heat exhaustion in a car, 50th death of 2019

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 18, 2019
The OCSA Literary Magazine has begun accepting submissions for their Spring edition, "In the Garden."

Potential Changes for the OCSA Literary Magazine

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 16, 2019
Jenzell Cintron Perez (left) was reportedly abducted by Sugey Perez Diaz, his mother (right) on October 8th.

Orlando 2-year-old Found Safe in DeLand

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 10, 2019
South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard speaking at a press conference on September 26 in regards to the new legislation signed by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Florida Officials and Officers Must Comply with ICE

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 8, 2019
Volusia County deputies and locals examine the remains of the Cessna plane that went down Sunday evening.

Three Killed in Volusia County Plane Crash

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 1, 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Invision/AP/REX/Shutterstock (9046769n) A Emmy award statuettes are seen during the 2017 Governors Ball Press Preview at The Los Angeles Convention Center on in Los Angeles, Calif 2017 Governors Ball Press Preview, Los Angeles, USA - 07 Sep 2017

The 71st Emmy Awards

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 27, 2019
An estimated $350,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from Trump Tower.

Mission: Impossible- Trump Tower Theft

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 25, 2019
Casei Jones age 32, (left) and her four children (right).

Florida Woman and Her 4 Children Found Dead in Georgia

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 20, 2019
A satellite image of the oil refinery in Abquiaq, Saudi Arabia after the airstrike.

Airstrikes in Saudi Arabia forcing Gas Prices to Escalate

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 18, 2019
The British Houses of Parliament.

UK Parliament Shut Down declared Unconstitutional

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 18, 2019
The anonymous man who bought the supplies (left) the generators (middle) and Errol Thurston, the one coordinating the supply shipments (right).

Florida Man Hopes to Aid the Bahamas

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 12, 2019
The Planet's Lungs are Burning

The Planet’s Lungs are Burning

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
August 27, 2019
Nasir Lawrence speaking to CBS News.

New Jersey Infant Dies by Heatstroke in Family Minivan

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
August 26, 2019
Osceola County students have taken to the petition website www.change.org to voice their concerns over the new hoodie ban

Attack of the Hoodie Ban

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
August 26, 2019
The Morehouse College graduates after hearing billionaire and philanthropist Robert F. Smith say that he would pay student loan debts.

Morehouse College Surprise: Student Loans Paid

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
May 24, 2019
Daenarys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) after the death of Missandei.

Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4: The Last of the Starks Recap

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
May 7, 2019
Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) fighting wights in Winterfell during the battle.

Game of Thrones: The Long Night is Over… but at What Cost?

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
May 1, 2019
Apple's disassembly robot Daisy, which recycles metals from Apple devices.

Three Key Companies Making Progress for Earth Day

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 29, 2019
The Florida Vocal Association MPA, held in North, Central and South Florida.

The 2019 Choral MPA: Vocal Majors Brought the Gold

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 25, 2019
The foal discovered by Russian scientists in Siberia.

42,000 Year Old Foal Discovered in Siberia

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 23, 2019
Daenarys Targaryen and Drogon (left), Jon Snow and Rhaegal (right).

Game of Thrones Season 8: A Clash of the Heart and Mind

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 21, 2019
The teeth of a new species similar to humans have been discovered.

The Genetic Tree Thickens

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 15, 2019
The 'bomb cyclone' is expected to heavily impact the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions of the US.

‘Bomb Cyclones’ Battering the Rockies and Great Plains

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 15, 2019
The 25th Annual Arts Alive will be held at the Osceola County School for the Arts.

The 25th Annual Arts Alive Showcase

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 5, 2019
William "Rick" Singer exiting Boston federal court after pleading guilty to money laundering, racketeering, obstruction of justice and conspiracy to defraud the United States.

William Singer: Businessman Turned College Admission Manipulator

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
April 1, 2019
Andrew Jackson Middle School’s campus sign.

Brevard County Students Accused of Plotting School Shooting

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
March 28, 2019
MMA fighter Connor McGregor.

Connor McGregor: Fighter turned Phone Smasher

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
March 13, 2019
Professor Nathan Alexander holding five-month old Asada.

The Studious Father

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
March 8, 2019
The Florida TSA Logo

TSA Debate: Results Are In

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
March 6, 2019
The sites of recent Pakistan-India skirmishes.

Pakistan and India: The Story Continues

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
March 4, 2019
Indian Air Force fighter aircraft during the Vayu Shakti fire power earlier this month.

Tension Mounts between India and Pakistan

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 26, 2019
The Nest Guard home security device.

Google’s Hidden Microphones

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 22, 2019
The American Flag.

All Rise for the Pledge of Allegiance

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 20, 2019
West Virginia Republican House Delegate Porterfield (left).

West Virginia House Representative: LGBT and the KKK are the same

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 18, 2019
Ralph Northman.

Ralph Northman: A Case Blown Open

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 18, 2019
E Flat and B Flat clarinets, used by the Band Department.

Orchestra and Band Solo and Ensemble

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 11, 2019
The redfish to be released along Florida's Gulf Coast.

Release the Fish! Steps Forward After the Red Tide

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 8, 2019
The hole is to have been caused by weekend rains.

A Getaway Tunnel for the Books

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 1, 2019
A home devastated by the sludge tide.

The Sludge Tide of Brumadinho, Brazil

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
February 1, 2019
The March of Life activists and the participants of the Indigenous People's March.

Rallies Start Rallies

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 28, 2019
Zephen Xavier opened fire inside a Sebring SunTrust Bank and killed five civilians.

Shooting in Sebring, Florida

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 28, 2019
A few of the ingredients to planetary and dietary health.

How the Vegan Lifestyle Will Save The Planet

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 22, 2019
Florida House Representative Alcee Hastings.

Representative Hastings: Enduring Struggle

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 17, 2019
Sheriff Scott Israel.

Fate of Parkland Sheriff To Be Determined

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 14, 2019
The Teacher Talent Show, occurring tonight in the auditorium due to the storm on December 20th, the Show's original date.

Teacher Talent Show

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
January 11, 2019
The 2017 Candlelight performance.

The 2018 Candelight Night to Remember

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 20, 2018
The Teacher Talent Show, occurring tonight in the auditorium due to the storm on December 20th, the Show's original date.

Teacher Talent Show: Come one, come all!

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 20, 2018
Five Deaths on Turquoise, crafted by Andy Warhol in 1963.

Art Basel Breakdown

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 14, 2018
The Home for the Holidays themed Holiday Extravaganza.

Come to the High School Holiday Extravaganza!

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 14, 2018
Three-year-old Preslie Jenkins before the incident.

Young Girl, Healing Mind

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 5, 2018
A piece made by Zeng Fanzhi, displayed in the 2017 Hong Kong Art Basel.

Artists Migrate to Miami

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 5, 2018
The Lights Fest over in Austin, Texas in 2016.

Come to The Festival of Lights!

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
December 3, 2018
The 2018 Florida Gubernatorial Elections must be recounted yet again.

The Recount Continues

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 15, 2018
The Florida Constitutional Amendment Ballot for 2018.

The Approved Florida Consitutional Amendments

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 9, 2018
West Side Story performances are being held.

West Side Story

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 2, 2018
Levi Draheim, plaintiff for the implementations Climate Change regulations.

Battle to Combat Climate Change Rages On

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
November 2, 2018
The earthquakes impacted off the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada.

Earthquakes Strike Canadian Waters

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 26, 2018
Inktober, the month-long challenge for artists.

Inktober: The Scoop

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 19, 2018
OCSA as a Capstone School

OCSA as a Capstone School

Brendan Guillen and Angeliq Rigby
October 17, 2018
The UN has received new information on the developing climate change.

Climate Change Crisis

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 17, 2018
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have met to discuss changes from NAFTA.

The ‘New’ Trade Deal

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 5, 2018
The Image of an exomoon orbiting an exoplanet.

First Extra-Solar Moon Discovered?

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
October 5, 2018
Miss Centeno

A Fiery Beginning for a Novice Debator

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 28, 2018
Ms. Laurie Smith

Ms. Smith has Received the Yale Educator Award

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 24, 2018
The US and Cuba are once again on strained terms.

Cuba’s U.S. Embassy Attacked

Brendan Guillen, Reporter
September 18, 2018
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