Welcoming the Class of 2024
Arianna Hoyos, Staff Writer
September 10, 2020
The rush of walking into high school on your first day as one leaves their middle school years behind, the embarrassment that comes with getting lost the halls and asking seniors about how to get somewhere and making it to class late- these are just a few of the emotions freshmen encounter during their...
Time to Reflect: The Virtual Bell Schedule
Mia Cabrera, Staff Writer
September 9, 2020
In light of COVID-19, many adjustments were made in order to effectively and safely restart school. That being said, this 2020-2021 school year will be one like no other, starting completely virtually, beginning later in the year than usual and with a pushed-back bell schedule. Some of these changes...
Miami’s Phase Two Reopening: Is it Worth It?
Gabriela Moreira, Staff Writer
September 7, 2020
The past few months have been a stressful time for Floridians as we saw a spike in Coronavirus cases statewide which caused cities like Miami to become one of the global epicenters. Only recently have we been able to finally bring down the curve. Nevertheless, that does not mean precautions put in place...
Kamala Harris: Ready to Lead as the VP Nominee
Lucia Chico, Staff Writer
September 5, 2020
For the third time in history, a female has been put on the ticket of a major political party in the United States for the vice presidency; for the first time in history, that woman is one of color. Kamala Harris is running besides Democrat prospect and former vice president Joe Biden for the 2020 election....
Should Sports Players and Teams Acknowledge the BLM Movement?
Maïa Berthier, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2020
With the latest upbringing of the Black Lives Matter movement, many sports teams and individuals in athletics have spoken out or protested regarding police brutality and systemic racism that the Black community currently faces. Below is a side-by-side piece representing both the positives and the negatives...
Should Teachers Have a Say in the Reopening of Schools?
Lauren Gregorio, Opinion Editor
August 17, 2020
With summer coming to an end and the 2020-2021 school year beginning, states are scrambling to determine whether it is safe to reopen campuses in person. Unfortunately, in many of these states, governmental officials with the backing of the president are pressuring school districts to reopen, as they believe ...
Dismissal of Science During COVID-19: Disastrous Impacts
Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer
August 15, 2020
Over the past few months, millions of Americans have witnessed the detrimental effects of Coronavirus on everyday lives with many experiencing the loss of jobs alongside the possibility of contracting this deadly virus. As this pandemic worsens in the United States, residents are scrambling to find guidance...
The Blue and Red Approach to Reopening Schools
Lucia Chico, Staff Writer
August 13, 2020
The United States has become the epicenter of Coronavirus with over 4.8 million confirmed cases. Thus, state governments around the country struggle to get re-opening guidelines right as there seems to be no universal national plan in place. With the upcoming school year well on its way, governors n...
Have Our Leaders Done Enough to Help Stop the COVID-19 Spread?
Lauren Gregorio, Opinion Editor
July 22, 2020
Coronavirus has been the center of discussion all over the world. What started out as a small outbreak in Wuhan, China has transformed into a global pandemic. From wearing masks out to staying six feet apart, these precautions have become the new normal. In an attempt to mitigate the situation, lead...
Would Reopening Schools in the Fall be a Wise Choice?
Allison Cajina, Staff Writer
July 22, 2020
As of July 2020, the state of Florida has surpassed 300,000 COVID-19 cases, quickly becoming the United States' epicenter of the virus. The surge of cases is due to many citizens refusing to wear masks with many also ignoring social distancing rules. The growing amount of individuals who do not believe ...
Is Now the Time to Reopen Florida’s Beaches?
Nataly Leiva, Staff Writer
May 3, 2020
On April 17, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began reopening beaches and parks in Jacksonville as more states have decided to loosen restrictions enforced during this pandemic. DeSantis stated that Florida municipalities have the authority to open up its beaches as long as people practiced social distancing...
Is Virtual Learning Becoming Too Much to Handle?
Maria Puyana, Staff Writer
May 3, 2020
On March 12, the city of Miami declared a state of emergency for its citizens resulting in the closure of all schools and nonessential businesses. Teachers and administrators have been working hard in order to continue teaching the curriculum as if it was still being taught inside the classroom. By ...
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