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 ...
Protecting Our COVID-19 Heroes
Ingrid Moises, Staff Writer
April 26, 2020
As many of us are aware, the Coronavirus pandemic has drastically affected millions of people around the world and the number of infected people is increasing largely on a daily basis. In light of all of the chaos, essential workers have stepped up to the greatest challenge they could have been faced with...
Dear Seniors
The CavsConnect Team
April 17, 2020
Dear Seniors, The world we are living in today is unfathomable. To think that five weeks ago we were all in school feels like something out of a dream and, unfortunately, it is one that has taken an unexpected turn for the worse. Every day now, it seems like our daily lives grow more and more strange...
Coronavirus School Closures Conserve Public Health
Anthony Russo, Staff Writer
March 18, 2020
In late 2019, a new strand of the Coronavirus, which started spreading in Wuhan, China, took the world by storm and quickly spread across the world. Although the virus does not seem to cause permanent damage to the majority of the population, it is extremely contagious and the fear of spreading it is ...
The Pros and Cons of Testing
March 9, 2020
When testing season comes around, it is not always welcome. Just like any other school, exams make Coral Gables Senior High a hectic environment. Some may wonder, why do students even take exams? It is important to be aware of both the advantages and disadvantages of high school assessments so that Cav...
The Miami Marlins: Was Yet Another Rebuild Worth the Wait?
Anthony Russo, Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
Ever since the Florida Marlins' 2003 magical playoff run that ended in a World Series title, they have been hovering over mediocrity for nearly two decades. That was the case until the team's former owner, Jeffrey Loria, sold the team in the summer of 2017 for $1.2 billion dollars to the Miami Marlin...
Mental Health Crisis Solved by Edgenuity!
Maia Berthier, Opinion and Copy Editor
February 26, 2020
Thank you, Florida Department of Education! Because of your five hour Edgenuity course, I am completely devoid of all mental health issues. I’ve never felt better then when I play my videos with the volume down, wondering to myself why I have to do this. The state of Florida is not getting to the root...
Texting and Driving: Put it Down to Arrive Alive
Amanda Perez, Staff Writer
January 23, 2020
In this day and age, technology is an integral part of our daily lives. Almost everyone is entirely reliant on their devices, constantly feeling the need to check to make sure they are up to date with news and social media. Text messages, emails and phone calls are very tempting to check while drivi...
Hallmark Pulls Same-Sex Ad Amidst Controversy
Nataly Leiva and Stephanie Andrade
December 24, 2019
Early in the week of Dec. 16, the famous media company Hallmark Channel aired a commercial by Zola, a wedding planning company, that included a marriage of a same-sex couple. One Million Moms, a branch of the conservative American Family Association, published a petition and boycotted Zola’s commerc...
MDCPS’s Newest Policy: Signs of the Times
Daniel Toll, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2019
On Wednesday, Nov. 20, it was announced by Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, that the school board is deliberating on the concept of later start times for schools around Miami-Dade. Below is a side-by-side piece juxtaposing the benefits and drawbacks of this proposed...
Instagram’s New Update: Likes Cannot Buy Happiness
Allison Cajina, Staff Writer
December 6, 2019
For as long as social media has existed, it has been a popularity contest that warrants deep social comparison and division. In particular, Instagram is infamous for its "likes" system, which allows individuals to double-tap on a post they find appealing and in return the one who posts receives a “like”...
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