The Shared Title of Mr. Coral Gables

Annie La Roche, highlights contributor

January 14, 2019

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    On Friday, December 20th, the annual Mr. Coral Gables pageant was held in the schools auditorium The show allowed gave male upperclassmen the opportunity to show off their talents for Gables alumni to evaluate. It began with 24 contestants to eventually narrow down to the top five. Although ...

NSPA Chicago 2018: The Student Experience

January 7, 2019

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A Recap of Art Weekend

Alex Anton, highlights contributor

January 7, 2019

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Nothing screams Miami louder than spending millions of dollars at Art Basel.  For over ten years, Art Basel has been a staple of the Miami culture largely centered around party scenes and private events filled with movie stars. However, Art Basel has proven to be much more than this.  In reality, A...

Science teacher working for a greater good

Sophia Heilman, highlights contributor

December 7, 2018

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QUESTIONS:  WHEN DID SHE WORK WITH THEM? IS SHE STILL WORKING WITH THEM? HOW DID SHE FIND OUT ABOUT THE PROGRAM? WHAT DO THE KIDS DO THERE OTHER THAN HAVE A READER COME IN? IS SHE GOING TO CONTINUE THIS?   Inspired by children in need, science teacher Shannon Singleton worked at a camp for ...

Before you vote!: A Q/A with your 2018 congressional candidates

Alexander Sutton, Staff Writer

November 19, 2018

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Donna Shalala

November 4, 2018

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On the Democratic side is Donna Shalala, the former president of the University of Miami and one-time Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton. She spoke recently with highlights about her campaign and the issues she would champion if elected. Education is mostly hand...

Maria Elvira Salazar

November 4, 2018

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On the Republican side is Maria Elvira Salazar, a journalist and Senior Political Correspondent who worked for the Spanish-language network Telemundo for three decades. She spoke recently with highlights about her campaign and the issues she would champion if elected. Education is most handled at the state...

Daniel Toll’s Special Addition at Gables

Natalie Abrahantes, highlights contributor

October 7, 2018

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The Special Olympics organization was founded in 1968 in the hopes of creating a safe environment where every single person is accepted, regardless of any abilities or disabilities. Participating in sports can be an excellent way for people with disabilities to step out of their comfort zone and disco...

The importance of real community service

Alexandra Torres, highlights contributor

October 7, 2018

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Live in the moment.  For eight short-lived days with BLUE Missions in La Piragua, Dominican Republic, along with 25 other high school students, this phrase became my motto.  We woke up everyday at the crack of dawn to the sound of roosters crowing at our door and Spanish music blasting from a speaker. ...

McCain leaves behind a lasting legacy

Alexander Sutton, highlights contributor

September 7, 2018

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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

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'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...