Turtle International Football League: Buddle Huddies Edition
Patrick Ales and Thomas Harley
September 10, 2018
The sport of fantasy football was established as not only a game of paper and pencil, but a game of heart. Even as the technological advancements of the late 20th century were made, and the game transitioned to a computerized system, the passion for the game of football has held strong in the hearts...
McCain leaves behind a lasting legacy
Alexander Sutton, highlights contributor
September 7, 2018
Filed under Features, highlights
John McCain was born into public service. He entered the world on a Naval Air Station in a U.S.-controlled territory, the Panama Canal Zone, and throughout his childhood, he traveled with his father to various naval postings in the U.S. and the Pacific. Both his father and grandfather were Naval acad...
‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’: A second chance at success
Melanie Nunez, highlights contributor
August 23, 2018
Filed under Features, highlights
'Mamma Mia' grabbed the attention of people all over the world with happy tunes and a charismatic cast. The iconic songs were brought to life by the amazing singers featured in the film. Given the original film’s popularity, it does not come as a surprise that “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” rec...
A Q/A with Florida’s next governor
Alexander Sutton, highlights contributor
June 5, 2018
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Andrew Gillum is coming for you, Florida. The 38-year-old Tallahassee Mayor has announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida, and is one of four candidates running in the Democratic primary, whose elections take place on Aug. 28. Gillum is running on a progressive platform that emphasizes increasing work...
Cardi B Back on the Beat
Mathilde Requier, highlights contributor
May 3, 2018
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With the release of new songs from Drake, Kali Uchis, Lil Xan and many other artists in the hip-hop world, the week of April 6 proved to be revolutionary for the music industry. With empowering and diverse music, one album stood out among others: Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy. Being her debut album, Car...
The Truth Behind “Truth or Dare”
Audrey Weigel, highlights contributor
May 1, 2018
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Hollywood failed its attempt to show the horrific effect on Truth or Dare on teenage life in the new film “Truth or Dare”, released on April 13. Jason Blum, a respected producer in Hollywood, was inspired by the game. Blum’s company Blumhouse opened last year after he produced the Academy Award-w...
A Brilliant Mind: Commemorating Stephen Hawking
Mathilde Requier, highlights contributor
March 21, 2018
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At first, March 14 seemed like any other day. Besides being “Pi day”, it was another day of work and dealing with the struggles of the daily life. This was until the world found out it had lost one of the most unique and astonishing scientists in history, Stephen Hawking. His death proved to not only be...
Senior Yanik Ariste wins award from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Mariam Vela, highlights contributor
February 19, 2018
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On Feb. 7, senior Yanik Ariste was presented the “Business & Entrepreneurship Youth Award” at the ceremony by BBVA Compass.
Orange You Glad? Rozalyn Franklin Nominated!
Audrey Weigel, highlights contributor
February 16, 2018
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Franklin has recently been named a nominee for the Miami International Film Festival for her film “Roz’s Oranges.”
Angie Lopez: Princess of Poetry
Kevin Monjarrez, highlights contributor
February 13, 2018
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After much practice, student and poet Angie Lopez will be featured in Miami’s 10th Piano Slam.
Colony & Comb: Honey by Ansaldi
Sophia Heilman, highlights contributor
February 9, 2018
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Located in South Miami, Colony and Comb is a family-run honey company managed by environmental science teacher Virginia Ansaldi. Three years ago, her husband, Ian Wogan, established the honey company, previously known as Garden of Ian, hoping to bring awareness to the drop in bee population and thre...
Miami’s Best Pizza Makes a Comeback
Amanda Pallas, highlights contributor
January 7, 2018
Filed under Features, highlights
After closing in January 2015, Miami’s Best Pizza has announced its return this winter. The new, Miami’s Best Pizza restaurant will be opening where the former Sunset Quickprint was located, across from where it was previously located for 45 years. Miami’s Best Pizza closed three years ago ...
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Staff Writer
Melanie Estrada is an International Baccalaureate (IB) freshman at Coral Gables Senior High who is excited to be a part of CavsConnect as a staff writer....
