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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The rise in hate crimes on Asian Americans has grown exponentially.

Why is AAPI Hate Rising Across the United States?

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2021

On March 16, 2021, eight people were shot in the Atlanta area, six of whom were Asian-American. Just in this past year, Asian Americans have been targeted in nearly 3,800 incidents. One of the main culprits...

With its progressive history in the modern world, France seems to have thrown it all away. The recent decision to ban the wearing of hijabs is not about emphasizing secularism; it is about hindering Muslim womens rights.

France Bans the Hijab: A Bill Against Muslim Women and Children

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Apr 16, 2021

About 5.7 million Muslims live in France, which makes this European country home to the largest population of Muslims in Europe. However, the large population is not an indicator for a lack of Islamophobia....

The Suez Canal was blocked by a huge cargo ship, Ever Given, that gave several problems internationally.

Suez Canal: Ever Given

Lenny Roque, Staff Writer Apr 14, 2021

International shipping has come to a speeding halt due to the blockade of a huge cargo ship. On March 23, 2021 the Ever Given gave millions of people around the world headaches and shipping delays by blocking...

School can pose a unique set of challenges that outsiders may not be aware of.

The Life of Students in Pain

Lenny Roque, Staff Writer Apr 8, 2021

Ranging from physical to emotional strains, pain is a sensation that varies from person to person. Just like every other situation in life, school has its moments where it can cause us extreme emotional...

Enjoy a picnic outside to safely spend Spring break.

How to Have a COVID-19 Friendly Spring Break

Mia Cabrera, Staff Writer Mar 27, 2021

Though it is unlikely that anybody would have expected it to last this long, COVID-19 is still prevalent, unfortunately cutting into this year’s Spring break. Every year, students from all over the U.S....

In todays modern society with all the accomplishments we have seen, women yearning for a job in a STEM field still face extreme amounts of prejudice just because of their gender.

What is it Like to be a Woman in STEM?

Alejandra Dellano, Staff Writer Mar 26, 2021

From bionic arms to mathematical theorems, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics field offers a world of opportunity for anyone interested in participating. However, because of the remnants...

As the Climate Crisis becomes increasingly relevant and pressing, effective solutions are needed such as climate policy.

The Necessities of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Mar 25, 2021

When the topic of climate change is brought up, usually solutions such as composting, beach cleanups and veganism are mentioned. Truthfully, those solutions are indeed beneficial but with almost eight...

Mr. Potato Head has now been rebranded to just Potato head following controversy on the gender labels of the popular American toy.

The Latest Cancel Culture Controversy: A Nation Divided Over a Potato

Michael Evelyn, Staff Writer Mar 17, 2021

Over the course of the COVID-19 quarantine, many brands and objects experienced the new phenomena of “cancel culture”, being deemed to be racist, homophobic or sexist. Everyday consumer items like...

It is about time that intersectionality amongst feminists becomes the new normal.

International Women’s Day: The Importance of Intersectionalism

Lauren Gregorio and Abigail Felan Mar 17, 2021

March 8 is a day designated to commemorate all women who have shattered gender barriers. More importantly, it re-emphasizes that women having the same opportunities as their male counterparts is not as...

As Biden reopens immigrant facilities in Texas and Florida, many ethical questions are raised regarding his campaign promises.

Biden’s Migrant Facilities: Same Cruelty, Different Administration?

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2021

With just over a month in office, President Biden has already had to be held accountable for his immigration-related decisions that differ from his campaign trail promises. Recently, he ordered the reopening...

The youth has retaliated as a response to Republican policies proposing to limit students access to the Bright Futures scholarship.

Frightful Futures: Bright Futures in Peril

Abigail Felan, Copy Editor Mar 15, 2021

For many high school students in Florida, there is some sense of financial relief that comes from being able to go to an in-state university and receive any percentage of the Bright Futures scholarship....

This extra cost to feminine products has been dubbed the Pink Tax as it deters women from having easy access to feminine hygiene products.

The Pink Tax: Why are Feminine Products More Expensive?

Alejandra De llano, Staff Writer Mar 10, 2021

The pink tax is defined as expanding a product's value based on gender, typically this rise in price is specific towards products marketed for women. Although the pink tax is not an official tax, it can...

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