Christopher Columbus Stirs Up the Tea Once Again
Miguel Lemus, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
In recent news, la Niña and la Pinta ship replicas have stirred up controversy all throughout the media. La Niña and la Pinta were two of the three ships that Christopher Columbus sailed on his long, arduous journey to the New World. Today, the replicas of both ships are used as "sailing museums"...
India Denies Abortion to Rape Victim
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
September 6, 2017
Filed under International Issues, Opinion, Top Stories
Controversy about rape laws rose to the attention of many when a 10-year old girl from India was sexually abused and forced to have the baby. The victim's rapist is known to be her maternal uncle, who had raped her over a course of six or seven months. The parents, aware of their daughter's pregnancy...
Venezuela’s Government Moves Backwards Not Forwards
Ana Capiro, Spanish Editor
August 28, 2017
Filed under International Issues, Opinion, Top Stories
For 18 years Venezuela has found itself under the control of the United Socialist Party, once led by Hugo Chavez and now by Nicolas Maduro. Clashes between Chavistas and the opposition have been long running and even violent and are currently at their worst. Members of the opposition have taken to protesting...
The Comey Controversy
Natalia Torres, Staff Writer
May 20, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion, Top Stories
The system of checks and balances embedded in the United States Constitution seeks to ensure that not one person, not even the President, is above the rule of law. This system has thus far been relatively effective in preventing any one individual from retaining disproportionate power. On May 9,...
PC vs Mac: A Timeless Debate
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
May 16, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
These days many buying a new computer is tough with choices like: the Mac, or the more affordable option: PC. However, are Macs really even preferable? With PC's often times superior hardware and countless customization options they are by far the better choice when looking for a new computer or...
The U.S. Government: Taking the Interventionist Approach
Jake Paz, Opinion Editor
April 27, 2017
Filed under International Issues, Opinion
Throughout history, the United States has switched stances on how it should handle foreign policy; wavering between isolationist and internationalist resulting in a U.S. that could not be anymore interventionist as it is today. As a global superpower some may say that it is the U.S.'s duty to protect...
Gender Identity: It’s not a Joke
Brianna Valdes, Staff Writer
March 3, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
"Did you just assume my gender!?" has become one of the most overused jokes on both social media and everyday conversations. Most of the time, this expression comes off as lighthearted. That being said, the joke belittles a topic that has been getting more attention recently: gender identity. To clarify:...
Michael Flynn’s Fiery Resignation
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion
On Feb. 13, President Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned which caused quite a lot of concern for many Americans. This came largely due to issues with Russia which is something we have not had to deal with since the end of the Cold War. However, as tensions rise between the governments...
A Week of Trump
Natalia Torres, Staff Writer
February 2, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion, Top Stories
Less than a week into his term, President Trump has signed at least 12 executive orders dealing with issues such as immigration and abortion. Perhaps the four most controversial executive orders passed under the Trump Administration have been the signing of an anti-abortion policy and anti-immigration...
The End of “Wet Foot, Dry Foot” Signals Equality
Yeileny Lopez, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017
Filed under International Issues, Opinion, Recent Stories
A week before Trump's inauguration, former president Obama decided to put an end to the "Wet Foot, Dry Foot" policy in the United States. Obama is known for being a president who believes in equality for all despite their differences. The "Wet Foot, Dry Foot" policy went against what Obama believes...
What the Fort Lauderdale Shooting Could Mean for Hispanics
Natalia Torres, Staff Writer
January 11, 2017
Filed under Domestic Affairs, International Issues, Opinion, Recent Stories, Top Stories
On Friday, Jan. 6, suspect Esteban Santiago landed in the Fort Lauderdale airport and opened fire, killing five and injuring at least eight more. Santiago, a Puerto Rican veteran, was taken into custody and now faces several charges where he could be subject to the death penalty. The suspect is...
Mainstream Media Mixup
Thomas Harley, Staff Writer
January 3, 2017
Filed under International Issues, Opinion, Staff Columns
With the polarizing election this year, citizens of the United States had readily available, 24/7 access to any and every new occurrence relating to either of the major candidates. A major problem stemmed from the lack of uniformity in the distribution of news, as the bias of major news outlets shined...
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Adriana Meijaard, a sophomore in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, is an actively involved student at Gables with a unique heritage, personality,...