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Trumps national emergency is not such an emergency

Trump’s national emergency is not such an emergency

Gregoire Winston, highlights contributor Mar 22, 2019

Since announcing his candidacy in 2015, President Donald Trump promised a stronger America. With his ideas and thoughts relying on the slogan “Make America Great Again,” he vowed to decrease taxes,...

Common health fads such as avocados and almond milk do more harm than good.

The Truth Behind the Health Craze

Emma Vela, highlights contributor Mar 22, 2019

For years, social media and other platforms have been glamorizing certain foods labeled as healthy, but have been ignoring the worsening negative effects that these fads have on the environment. These...

Wrestling the weight off

Wrestling the weight off

Natalie Abrahantes, highlights contributor Mar 22, 2019

It is a well-established fact that the sport of wrestling requires a rigorous diet plan. Wrestlers are under constantly worry about their weight, which then leads to very restricted meal intakes and unhealthy...

Caroling with Consumerism

Caroling with Consumerism

Audrey Weigel, highlights contributor Jan 7, 2019

As December and the holiday season is coming to a close, families have begun to put away their holiday decorations, choirs have stopped caroling and companies are restocking their stores. Culturally, we...

highlights Deems the Smartphone Debate World’s Single Most Pressing Issue

highlights Deems the Smartphone Debate World’s Single Most Pressing Issue

Alexander Sutton, highlights contributor Jan 7, 2019

America is split into two bitter halves. So much for “one nation, under God, indivisible.” Both factions are constantly at war with each other in comments sections, online forums and frequent public...

The Diversity Dilemma

The Diversity Dilemma

Audrey Weigel, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2018

Are under-qualified minorities being handed jobs solely because of their race or gender? This question has spurred controversy over whether or not companies should embrace diversity in the workplace. But...

An Ethical Death?

An Ethical Death?

Annie La Roche, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2018

      Almost everyone in their lifetime wonders how and when they will die. Some people get to choose how they wish to die when they are terminally ill.  This is called euthanasia, which is defined...

A New Low for the Nation’s Highest Court

A New Low for the Nation’s Highest Court

Alexander Sutton, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2018

When Justice Kavanaugh was confirmed to the nation's highest court this Saturday, Oct. 6, the nation jumped through the window that Donald Trump’s election opened in 2016. The next age of the U.S. political...

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13 Reasons Why Not: A Corporate Exploitation of Mental Illness and Trauma

Estelle Erwich, highlights contributor Jun 21, 2018

In the weeks leading up to the release of the second installment of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,” excitement built with the prospect of the next “binge-worthy” season. The show, originally...

Certain charities use more of the money donated to them for their own personal expenses than they do to help those in need.

Charities: A World of Corruption

Alexandra Torres, highlights contributor Jun 5, 2018

Whether it be a natural disaster, a worldwide epidemic or a serious medical condition, there is always a myriad of charities waiting to assist, promising monetary aid, comfort and other forms of assistance...

Visitors are now only allowed to enter from the Bird Road entrance to limit access points to the school in attempts to increase school safety.

Closing the Gates: The Cons of New School Policy

Savannah Payne, highlights contributor May 7, 2018

Following the recent events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fl, Miami-Dade County Public Schools have implemented new regulations to increase school safety. The recent limitation to...

Chemistry teacher Elizabeth Kiely delivers a hard-hitting speech about the underwhelming conditions of the school and its effects on the students.

Gables Goes Into Renovation!

Mariam Vela, highlights contributor Feb 16, 2018
For one of the most overcrowded schools in the county, Gables High appears to be practically abandoned– but it seems like that is about to finally change.
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