Australian Fires: What Is Happening?
Emma Garcia, Staff Writer
January 13, 2020
In September 2019, Australia experienced a set of deadly fires in New South Wales and Queensland, which soon began to spread all throughout the continent and continue to do so. These tragic fires have caused the death of 480 million animals, the death of 25 people, burned over 2,000 homes and damaged 12 million acres of land. To make matters worse, the quality of air is very poor due to the smoke and fire. ...
Florida Minimum Wage Set to Increase for Third Consecutive year
Alexander Tabares, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
On Jan. 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Florida is set to increase again. This is the third consecutive year that growth has been experienced, and it may continue as a proposal to increase the minimum wage to fifteen dollars by 2026 to be voted upon next year. An increase in wages is often a heavily...
Chaos in Colombia and How It Is Affecting Students and Their Families
Maria Puyana, Staff Writer
December 15, 2019
After the presidential election on May 27, 2018, President Iván Duque Márquez has been attempting to apply laws that violate the human rights of Colombian citizens, inciting protests that have become increasingly violent and dangerous. For decades, Colombian citizens have been struggling with a lac...
Updates on Ukraine: Two Arrested on Suspicion of Campaign Finance Violations
Alexander Tabares, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
Two businessmen were arrested and charged for violating campaign finance laws on Oct. 9 while attempting to fly to Vienna from a Virginia airport. They were associated to President Donald Trump through his lawyer Rudy Giuliani. This is all amidst the impeachment inquiry, adding to the evidence that Congress...
Violence Erupts in Chilean Protests
Alexander Tabares, Staff Writer
October 20, 2019
Chile's president Sebastian Pinera declared the nation's first state of emergency since the 2010 earthquake on Oct. 19, 2019, when protests in the Chilean capital of Santiago grew into a nationwide protest coming from the bourgeoisie. These ongoing gatherings are protesting a span of thirty years that...
2020 Presidential Climate Platforms
Holden Payne, Alumni Contributor
October 18, 2019
Bernie Sanders (Senator- Vermont)à 87/100 A Greenpeace.org and berniesanders.com Agreed to No Fossil Fuel pledge: no campaign donations from fossil fuel companies Implement 10-20-30 legislation to ensure new federal funds are directed to Indian Counties in healthcare, job opportunities, and hous...
Royal Caribbean: Autism on the Seas
October 15, 2019
Royal Caribbean, also known as the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, is a cruise line that offers adventure and relaxation for adults and kids as they travel to different locations. Cruises include activities, food and entertainment as their guests travel to visit different cultures, creating an unforgettab...
iPhone 11 and Apple XR: Apple Reveals New Designs
Amanda Perez, Staff Writer
September 21, 2019
Since the late 70s, Apple has been presenting us with different branches of technologies, opening the doors for many possibilities in education and entertainment. Apple holds three to four events each year to spotlight its latest products, and this year is no different. On Sep. 10, 2019, Apple held a...
A Clap of Thunberg: Climate Activism in Our Generation
Ariana Alvarez, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
With the rising awareness of climate change and its impact on today's world, many people—especially young students—want to help slow its effects but are not sure how to do so. However, one young person knows exactly what needs to be done and how; 16-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg has been...
Trump Moves to Ban Flavored Electronic Cigarettes
Japheth Oyedepo, Staff Writer
September 15, 2019
As a result of recent vaping-related deaths, President Trump explained that he is considering taking executive action to reduce access to vaping devices in the United States. The Trump administration plans to implement a ban outlawing selling electronic cigarettes that could be put in place as soon as...
G7 Summit in Biarritz: Can Talks Truly Save The World?
Japheth Oyedepo, Staff Writer
September 3, 2019
The 2019 G7 summit, an annual conference where seven of the world's major powers convene and discuss economics, politics and the overall status of the world, was held in Biarritz, France on Aug. 24 through Aug. 26. This year’s edition has become even more significant as tensions in the Middle East...
A Warning and a Wake-Up Call: The Loss of the Okjökull Iceberg
Amanda Perez, Staff Writer
September 1, 2019
On Aug. 18th, 2019, a number of scientists held a funeral for the first iceberg lost due to the consequences of climate change. The iceberg, given the name of Okjökull (Ok Glacier), was a glacier in western Iceland on top of the volcanic mountain called "Ok". The glacier that once stretched approximately...
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Allison Cajina is a sophomore in the International Baccalaureate program at Coral Gables Senior High. She is interested in becoming more involved in school...
