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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

CavsConnect

Billie Eilish is an iconic artist who has recently opened up about some of the challenges, mental and other, she has faced during her life.

Billie Eilish’s Newfound Power

Daphne Renoux, Staff Writer May 10, 2021

As a musical icon, Billie Eilish continues to amass millions of new fans, all while dealing with the ups and downs of being in the public eye. Known for her unique baggy clothing and black and green hair,...

Matt Gaetz, a United States Representative from Florida, is often known as one of Trumps most loyal advocates. Question is, is he becoming more like Trump rather than for Trump with these sex scandals?

Matt Gaetz: Floridian Representative Caught in Scandal

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer May 6, 2021

As the noise from the Trump era begins to fade, a new scandal from one of Trump’s most loyal defenders, Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, has recently broken headlines. The 38 year old lawyer ran to...

Since the dawn of civilization, hats have provided utility and style.

CavsConnect’s Guide to Unconventional Hats: the Best of the Best

Lenny Roque, Staff Writer May 3, 2021

“It is rude to wear a hat indoors” is a common misconception. Rather, it is rude not to wear a hat indoors. A hat can reduce the amount of time to brush our messy hair. Over the course of humanity,...

Florida recently passed Bill 1475 which endangers the rights of transgender student athletes from participating from school athletics.

Florida’s New Anti Trans-Bill: A Disgusting Setback for Student Athletes

Anthony Russo, Sports Editor May 1, 2021

Florida's House of Representatives have recently passed a puzzling bill known as Bill 1475 which this bill would prevent transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports throughout Florida in...

Two women wearing the popular styles of the 80s.

Fashion Trends Throughout the Decades

Alejandra Dellano, Staff Writer Apr 20, 2021

The fashion industry is expansive—whether it’s a designer coming out with a new innovative line or fashion from years ago circling back and becoming trendy again, fashion seems to rule the world and...

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...

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