What the Midterms Mean For Us
Daniela Parra Del Riego, Staff Writer
November 10, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
The low voter turnouts in previous years mixed with the recent political turbulence have finally culminated in what is considered one of the most important elections in recent history - months of campaigning and convincing voters are over. But now with the decisions made, what does that mean for us?...
Assigning Blame
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
There may not be a single event that can fundamentally rock a nation to the extent an act of terror can. Instances like the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue force the public to look amongst their own for answers to the multitude of questions that arise from such heinous acts. The motives for an...
Migrant Caravan: Send it Back?
Pablo Hanono, Lifestyle Editor
October 26, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
Looking past the Rio Grande on the southern border of the country lies a mosaic of similar countries that share common bonds with the United States. In spite of these ties, a crisis has emerged: a group of seven thousand migrants is marching towards the U.S.-Mexico border demanding entry. The caravan...
McGregor vs Khabib Goes Beyond the Octagon
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), under the leadership of CEO Dana White, is slowly becoming one of the most popular sports brands in the world. At the center of this steady rise is quite possibly the biggest attraction in all of the sports, Irishman Conor McGregor. The outspoken fighter is no...
Activism or Propaganda?
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
There is no aspect of society that is immune to political agendas, especially when it comes to artistic expression. The film industry has long been influenced by politics, whether it be as subtle as a director's personal views or outright government propaganda. Many films fall in a middle ground, one...
Nice, Nike
Alexander Yagoda, Opinion Editor
September 20, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
The mass kneeling of football players during the national anthem is old news, but with a little bit of privatized interference, the issue is back in the spotlight. For those unaware, prior to a football game in Sept. 2016, Colin Kaepernick, then the quarterback for the San Fransisco 49ers, opted to kneel...
The Age of Accountability
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
September 19, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
It is fair to say that public officials get held to a higher standard than the average citizen; they are elected or appointed to serve the best interests of the people and should act accordingly. Making the distinction between how a certain action is seen when committed by a public official or a private...
The Death of Cable Television
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
This past Monday, the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place in the glittering Microsoft Theater. Hollywood stars anxiously poured in to see if they would take home the gold. The night proved to be shocking, with Amazon and Netflix shows taking home the majority of the awards given. This occurrence...
Sixty-Eight Years Strong – What Gables Has to Offer
Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor
September 17, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
Coral Gables Senior High is one of the oldest high schools in Miami and has been an icon of Coral Gables since it opened its doors in 1950. Recently, in order to revitalize the historic school's appearance, renovation plans were drafted to completely demolish and reconstruct two of the oldest buildings o...
Did Serena Williams Lose the Grand Slam Because of Sexist Penalties?
Maia Berthier, Staff Writer
September 13, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
Saturday, Sep. 8, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka faced off for the Grand Slam Final of the U.S. Open Singles Match. Osaka won in straight sets, 6-2 6-4, and gained her first Grand Slam singles win. During the game, Williams was given three warnings, one for receiving a signal from her coach in the stands...
Should Stem Cells Be Used For Cosmetic Purposes?
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
September 12, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
Stem cells are the most basic cells of a human; they can be implanted into a specific region of the body and can be used to regenerate damaged cells. This also enables stem cells to regenerate non-essential cells such as collagen: the protein responsible for keeping the skin supple and free of wrinkles....
To Play or Not to Play: Sports at the Collegiate Level
Daniel Toll, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
Prior to the 1960s, the sports world was a mere shell of what it has become today. As television networks started investing millions of dollars into the industry, sports have become much more than just a source of entertainment. Today, over 45 million children in the United States alone are involved...
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Trey Riera-Gomez is a senior in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Coral Gables Senior High School. This being his first year involved, he...
