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”...
Co-Star: How Accurate Can a Pseudoscience Be?
Maria Puyana, Staff Writer
December 1, 2019
Exploding in popularity since its release, the new Co-Star app has become a daily necessity for millions of people, providing its users with daily horoscopes using their astrological information and allowing them to compare their charts to their friends and family. Co-Star gathers its information by...
Baby Boomers and Their Wounded Egos
Audrey Simon and Annabella Rivera
November 16, 2019
In the past several weeks, the phrase "ok, boomer" has become prominent on nearly every Generation Z social media platform. Used as a "clap-back" of sorts in arguments, "ok, boomer" is essentially meant to point out the mindset prevalent in baby boomers. Boomers argue that this is the highest of insults,...
Do Not Get Tricked Into Not Treating This Year
Anthony Russo, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
Trick-or-treating is the classic involving kids and adults dressing up in costume costumes and moving from house to house in hopes of getting a sweet treat and, while parents often take their children trick-or-treating as their kids get older, the inevitable question arises: are you ever too old to...
Blizzard Hong Kong
Alexander Yagoda, Co Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2019
As far as video game companies go, Blizzard has always been on the bleeding edge of things, essentially pioneering the modern MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) game with their massively popular "World of Warcraft". The game has been so successful, it pioneered the way forward for another major breakthrough...
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Staff Writer
Natalie Abrahantes is a rising junior in International Baccalaureate (IB). She was born in Miami and raised by a Cuban family. This year, her personal...
