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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

CavsConnect

The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

CavsConnect

Right before the bell rings, the CavsConnect quickly poses together to post their BeReal.

BeReal or BeWare?

Edgar Perez, Staff Writer Sep 19, 2022

The clock reads 5 PM, your phone has a notification saying it is “Time to BeReal” and you have been waiting all day for this very moment. But what exactly does it mean to “BeReal” and is it a good...

Mental health is much more complex than what is seen in the media, and, though it tries to break the stigma, it might be doing more harm than good.

Mental Health Information and the Media: Do Both Coincide?

Angelina Morffi, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2022

Social media, over the course of a short period of time, has become a powerful source for learning from others, whether it is through infographics or well-crafted videos. A common discussion seen across...

The wide variety of Coral Gables Senior High instagram accounts.

Gables-Themed Accounts: Are They Getting Out of Hand?

Ava Cosgrove, Staff Writer Dec 21, 2021

Imagine this: you are scrolling through Instagram as usual and all of a sudden your notifications start blowing up. Surprise! You’ve been featured on @cgshcaughtyousleeping. A little while later, the...

The @cghscaughtyousleeping account has amassed over 1,000 followers in only a few months, signaling its notoriety amongst students.

Who is Catching Cavs Sleeping? Tales of an Anonymous Account

Ingrid Moises, Staff Writer Dec 6, 2021

Throughout the school year, students often fall victim to sleepless nights finishing up homework and studying for final exams. However, their lethargy does not usually go unnoticed the following day as...

Social media has a language of its own, and recently, tone indicators have made their own mark.

A /Srs Guide to the Importance of Tone Indicators

Angelina Morffi, Staff Writer Nov 14, 2021

Whether it was a TikTok comment or a Tweet, you probably have seen “/srs” (serious) or “/j” (joking) following a sentence: these are called tone indicators. Beginning with a slash followed by an...

Cristiano Ronaldo is Manchester Uniteds new superstar. Courtesy of INews.

Social Media In The Sports Industry

Lenox Balzebre, highlights Newsmagazine Contributor Oct 4, 2021

     After Manchester United announced their acquisition of the renowned soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, social media platforms spiraled with chaos. In less than two hours, over one million people...

Gregoire Winston with friends as he shows them one of his most recent posts on One Minute Student News.

A Minute with Gregoire Winston: Student Reporter

Abigail Colodner, Staff Writer Sep 26, 2021

In an age where people have to undergo various measures in order to find quick and reliable news, Coral Gables Senior High student Gregoire Winston saw a problem and knew he could come up with a solution...

PSA: Body Image

Kennedy Martin-Jones, CavsTV Staff Feb 21, 2021

Society has portrayed the perfect body to have a flat stomach, a toned body and be the perfect height, but there is no such thing as the “perfect body”, it is so unrealistic. Every body is different...

YouTube Channels You Should Be Watching

YouTube Channels You Should Be Watching

Sam Sommer, CavsTV Staff Dec 5, 2020

YouTube is a great place to pass some extra time watching your favorite creators. With an endless amount of content, and new videos being uploaded every minute, there are many channels that you’ve never...

Due to the rise of social media, we have seen the rise of performative activism and people putting up an act for likes and clicks. There are several ways we can combat this and be better activists.

Performative Activism and How to be an Actual Activist during COVID-19

Leidi-Di Salcedo-Urena, Staff Writer Oct 8, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the usage of social media, especially during quarantine, the majority of people get their news and information by simply clicking through posts. The year of 2020 is...

People all around the world use different social media platforms on a daily basis. Social media has taken over society, and now people think.

The Social Dilemma: Shedding Light on Society

Ingrid Moises, Staff Writer Oct 6, 2020

Movie: The Social Dilemma Release Date: September 9, 2020 Director:Jeff Orlowski Our Grade: A+ In today's day and age, technology and social media determines the way we live our lives. " The...

The explosively popular app TikTok which was facing a ban in the United States for its ties to the Chinese government has now reportedly had its deal with Oracle approved by President Trump.

Time is Ticking on TikTok’s fate

Japheth Oyedepo, Staff Writer Sep 25, 2020

The entertainment app “TikTok” has skyrocketed in terms of popularity within the last year, becoming one of the most popular apps available. The application has attracted many celebrities, athletes...

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