Sweet As Fry
Laura Hernandez, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
Traveling on Dixie Highway to the Riviera Plaza in Coral Gables, a captivating and inviting exterior grabs customers’ attention to Sweet as Fry, a restaurant dedicated to anything fried. This eatery is bordered with black wood and the interior can be seen from the transparent w...
Silverspot Cinema
Camila Aikten, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
The smell of freshly made popcorn wafts as one walks across the theater to find their seat. The seats recline to the customer's satisfaction, while waiters are on standby, ready to serve the needs of any customers. Coupled with the attractive plush seats and impeccable customer service, the SilverSpot Cinema offers a...
Micosukee Tribe protests potential land loss
Melanie Nuñez, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
On December 7, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida initiated a prayer walk in Ochopee to shine a light on the possible complications faced by owners of private land in Big Cypress National Preserve as a result of restoration plans put into action by the Western Everglade Restoration Project (...
Undermining a greener Gables
Maya Shah, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019
Coral Gables, coined the City Beautiful, is known for its actions taken to make the city green and environmentally friendly as possible. However, leaders have decided that some of the most effective solar panels clash too much with the aesthetic of the city when they refused permits to a resident for stree...
Addams Family did not need a resurrection
Maya Shah, Staff Writer
December 19, 2019
The Addams Family got its new reboot which centers around the gothic family and their outcasted ways. However, this 2019 adaptation was an unnecessary one. Despite its heart-warming family message, the way it was carried out did not correlate with the classic movie franchise. The plot circles around the iconic Addams fa...
Gables’ girls soccer team defeat Miami High 8-0 on home field
Natalia Pallas, Online Editor
December 9, 2019
Lady Cavaliers lose in last, but well-fought home game
Isabella Ahumada, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
As the stands began to fill, the Lady Cavaliers Varsity Volleyball team warm up for their last home game of the season against the MAST Academy Makos on Oct. 11. During the warm-up led by coach Monica DeLaVega, the girls prepared themselves by doing arm exercises and doing dynamics, that are meant to get...
The face of modern activism
Austin Yagoda, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
At the New York Climate Action Summit, 16 year old Greta Thunberg delivered a powerful message to world leaders, saying “how dare you” to those who expect young people to be the hope for the future of the climate, rather than lifting a finger to do anything themselves. She demanded change and immedia...
DIY: Halloween Costumes
Isabel Quintanilla, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
It is the spookiest time of the year! Halloween is creeping around the corner and everyone is rushing to prepare. Still trying to figure out what to dress up as? No need to fear, highlights has simple and fast DIY costume ideas for those struggling to find the perfect outfit. Desperate to b...
I was the youngest person at the first 2020 Presidential Debate
Aya Hamza, Insight Editor
October 11, 2019
Since the seventh grade, my father and I have watched every presidential debate together, supplemented by all the Saturday Night Live parodies, of course. Growing up as an Iraqi-American, I have always gravitated towards the male-occupied side of the room where controversial takes on politics were ping-pon...
Amazon Rainforest: Why is it burning?
Lisbeth Arrieta, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Home to thousands of species and indigenous tribes, the Amazon Rainforest is burning at a record rate. The rainforest covers many South American countries, including the northwest region of Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo, felt the effect of ...
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Jimena Romero is a dedicated senior enrolled in the International Baccalaureate career-related program. She is now starting her third year as a CavsConnect...
