Red Light, Blue Light, One Light, Two Light
Natalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
As technology continues to develop at an exponential rate, governments have found ways to incorporate the new developments in law enforcement. In recent years, one of the most common uses has been the red light traffic camera. For the most part, the cameras can be found at busy intersections where there...
The Comey Controversy
Natalia Torres, Staff Writer
May 20, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion, Top Stories
The system of checks and balances embedded in the United States Constitution seeks to ensure that not one person, not even the President, is above the rule of law. This system has thus far been relatively effective in preventing any one individual from retaining disproportionate power. On May 9,...
PC vs Mac: A Timeless Debate
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
These days many buying a new computer is tough with choices like: the Mac, or the more affordable option: PC. However, are Macs really even preferable? With PC's often times superior hardware and countless customization options they are by far the better choice when looking for a new computer or...
Science Supporters Show Up to March
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
Throughout the past week people have flocked to the streets in numbers reminiscent of the women's marches earlier this year. This time, however, people were protesting the supposed anti-science policies of President Donald J. Trump. These people were specifically outraged over the massive funding cuts...
The Dangers of Hazing
Mia Galex, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
When joining any social group it isn't uncommon for new initiates to "prove" their loyalty by being hazed and completing either humiliating acts or withstanding physical abuse. Unfortunately, this initiation ritual is not as harmless as these social organizations make it seem. Timothy J. Piazza, a 19...
Go Small or Go Home!
Brianna Valdes, Staff Writer
May 2, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
Smaller businesses always provide a more one-on-one experience rather than any larger chain business. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up about 99.7 percent of all U.S. employer firms. This makes smaller businesses power industries which fuels the economy by...
The Rebirth of Older Movies?
Brianna Valdes, Staff Writer
April 9, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
Hearing an older movie is going to be rebooted and to be released with a whole new vision and cast is always intriguing. But not every remake is up to everyone's standards, usually being a big let down especially for a big fan of the original picture. Lately, movies that are remade are not the best,...
Mother Nature’s Worst Nightmare: Spring Break
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
April 7, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
During spring break people all over the nation, especially students, travel to hot party locations where they can partake in memorable spring break festivities. One of the most popular destinations for those people tend to be beaches, especially in Florida, where the water is warm. Sadly, due to the...
Cover Your Cameras!
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
April 4, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
After Edward Snowden released thousands of documents to the press revealing the National Security Agency's (NSA) ability to monitor private communication to the press, the world has been wary of the possibility of their private conversations being monitored by the NSA. However, it appears that the...
Dress Code on Airplanes
Nicolas Schmidt, Staff Writer
April 2, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
On Mar. 26, United Airlines prevented two teenagers from boarding their flight since they "violated" the dress code policy. However, this caused a lot of controversy since the girls were simply wearing leggings; the employees found that inappropriate and would not allow it. Many people found this ridiculous...
When Congress Sold the Internet
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
April 2, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
The week of March 27, 2017 was a poor one for the democratic society we all know. For, in this week, the Senate decided to repeal a landmark law that required Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to obtain permission from the consumer before being legally allowed to sell their internet data. This "internet...
Will Mark Zuckerberg “Poke” the 2020 Presidential Election?
Emily Simon, Staff Writer
March 22, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
Molding what it means to be a president, Facebook's founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been rumored to be considered to run in the year 2020. Nothing has been confirmed as of today, but ideas of competition for Kanye West have begun circulating in the media and have been planted in the minds of prospective...
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Natalia Rodriguez is currently a junior in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program here at Gables. She is excited to start editing for CavsConnect...