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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

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Marina Astorga

Marina Astorga, CavsConnect News Editor

As a sophomore in the International Baccalaureate program, Marina Astorga is excited to come back to CavsConnect for her second year in the publication. This year, she will return as News Editor and hopes to grow both as a person and a student. Marina has a special interest in journalism, chemistry and reading. She makes it a point to be involved in Gables, holding board positions on the International Baccalaureate Honor Society and Key Club. Outside, she can be found playing volleyball, skateboarding or riding her bike. During her free time, she enjoys rating new restaurants, reading murder mystery books and coming up with her own recipes. She is known to make dumb jokes and act as her friend's personal esthetician. When summertime finally comes, she goes back to Spain to visit her family and friends.

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Gables senior class celebrated their collective effort to maintain a high GPA alongside their extracurricular activities.

Gables Celebrates Excellence at the 2024-25 Awards Ceremony

Marina Astorga, News Editor
Mar 25, 2024
Juniors compared and complimented each others rings, a custom creation that held personal preferences and served as a high school memento.

Class of 2025’s Rings Shine at the Junior Ring Ceremony

Marina Astorga, News Editor
Mar 9, 2024
Inspired by the Gables colors, CAF&DM publications took an artistic and visual approach to celebrate Journalism Week.

[Photo] Journalism Week Blankets Gables’ Walls

Beatrice Stampino-Strain, Staff Writer
Mar 3, 2024
Sophomore Leandra Ayala volunteered to practice her newfound passion of drawing and create a masterpiece next to her friends.

Art Walk 2024: Skills on Site

Elijah Cima and Marina Astorga
Feb 1, 2024
A film full of metaphors and eerie undertones, the slow-tempo movie is full of surprises, making for an audience of invested and perturbed viewers who are taken through a manipulative ride.

“Saltburn”: Impressive or Impractical?

Marina Astorga and Beatrice Stampino-Strain
Jan 14, 2024
Posing for their class picture, juniors take a minute to sway their roses in unison, a silent promise to their pledge into the IB program.

IB Pinning Officially Receives the Class of 2025

Marina Astorga, News Editor
Dec 18, 2023
The information available throughout the cafeterias tables lured parents in for a session of questions. (Courtesy of Griffin Byrd)

Parent Night Welcomes Attendees With a Look Into Gables

Marina Astorga, News Editor
Dec 1, 2023
Saving both the city and the environment, senior Gabriela McGrath and Catalina Quinteros pair up as mighty heroes for the first day of Spirit Week.

Cavaliers Stride Through Spirit Week

Marina Astorga, News Editor
Nov 1, 2023
Around the county, teachers struggle to cope with the lack of substitutes while balancing the non-stop path of their curriculum.

[Photo] Miami-Dade County Relaxes Requirements for Substitute Teachers

Anthony Fajardo, Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2023
High school students work several hours a week, very commonly at Publix, while they deal with the pressure of school work.

[Photo] Florida’s House Bill 49 Reforms Child Labor Laws

Elyse Harris, Staff Writer
Oct 20, 2023
Mr. Molina dives deep into the anatomy of the sample he analyzes, using his microscope to get a closer look into the science behind it.

Gables’ Own Mr. Molina Wins Teacher Tuesday

Marina Astorga, News Editor
Oct 14, 2023
Showcasing a wide variety of music including classic reggaetón and smooth dance hall, Mora’s latest album ,“ESTRELLA”, has gone viral, leaving a lasting impression on the Puerto Rican artist’s career.

Mora’s Latest Album, ESTRELLA Predictably Shines Bright

Joseph Abrahantes and Marina Astorga
Sep 25, 2023
After spending her whole life in a cage, Lolita died at the hands of captivity. She brought years of wonder to people around the world and had an enormous impact on marine conservation.

Captivity Killed Miami’s Beloved Lolita the Orca

Marina Astorga, News Editor
Aug 21, 2023
South Asia unexpectedly turns their skit into a dance battle from both sides of the families attending the wedding, earning gasps of surprise from the crowd.

CavCamp 2023 Gives a Warm Welcome to Incoming IB Freshmen

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
Jun 20, 2023
Interact 2022-23 Board members pose alongside their sponsor Ms. Depaola, remembering their years of service with the club and the positions they will pass down to next years incoming leaders.

Concluding a Year of Service: Interact’s End-of-Year Picnic

Marina Astorga and Selena Feal
May 15, 2023

Running it Back To Inspire the Next Generation

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023

Small Town Roots, Big League Dreams

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
Gregory Buddy Howell smiles as he is crowned winner of the Super Bowl LVII, remembering his story to success.

From Gables to Glory: The Rise of NFL Star Gregory “Buddy” Howell

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
May 8, 2023
A look inside Motek’s new branch in Coral Gables, with modern design choices to accompany the delectable dishes.

Two-Time Winner of Burger Bash: Motek Opens its Doors in Coral Gables

Marina Astorga and Samantha Gonzalez
Apr 30, 2023
Class of 2023 Summa Cum Laude seniors smile proudly at their last Awards Ceremony, ready to face their graduation wearing their hard-earned chords and medals.

Students Pose Proudly at Gables’ Annual Awards Ceremony

Marina Astorga and Kate Kuryla
Mar 17, 2023
As cases of students with mental disabilities committing acts of violence are revealed, it brings into question what role does the school system play in aiding those with mental illness?

Educational Inequalities Towards Disabilities

Avril Donner and Marina Astorga
Mar 2, 2023
Protests take to the streets after the killing of Tyre Nichols.

Police Brutality: The Murder of Tyre Nichols

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
Jan 27, 2023
On Jan. 6, 2023 a first grader brought his mother’s handgun to school and shot his teacher in the middle of instructions. This situation poses questions of who is at fault and what should be done.

Student’s React to Six-Year-Old Shooting Teacher

Marina Astorga and Avril Donner
Jan 13, 2023
The United States government has proved that love truly does conquer all as they continue to protect same-sex marriage.

LGBTQ+ Landmark: Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
Dec 21, 2022
Hurricane Ians torrential rains have caused problematic flooding. throughout Gables, in and out of classes.

Problems Flood Into Gables: A Call for MDCPS’ Help

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
Dec 11, 2022
Drummer Mariana Gutierrez makes her talent heard throughout campus during the Hispanic Heritage Month show.

Making Students Feel Heard: Gables’ Modern Band Sounds Throughout Campus

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
Dec 7, 2022
FIFAs 2022 World Cup watched by millions has a dark past of abuse towards migrant workers, human rights and the LGBTQ+ community, hidden by the events fame.

Qatar Hosts FIFA’s 2022 World Cup Despite Controversy

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
Dec 4, 2022
Senior Avery Felix proudly holds her Senior Night game ball as team captain.

23′ Senior: Captain Avery Felix “Hits” Up the Court

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
Nov 14, 2022
Junior varsity co-coaches Ethan Kaddour-Moore and David “DAK” Kuper, pose beside the football field, prepared for another days practice.

Back on the Field: JV Coaches and Gables Alumni Ethan Kaddour-Moore and David Kuper

Marina Astorga and Beatrice Stampino-Strain
Sep 5, 2022
Varsity players are introduced as they prepare for action against Ransom Everglades on Aug. 24.

Lady Cavaliers Ready to Hit the Court in 2022

Joseph Abrahantes and Marina Astorga
Aug 31, 2022
SPED Department teacher Mrs. Feeney stands beside Gables newest store: CavShop.

CavShop: Mrs. Feeney’s SPED Class Contributes with Campus Essentials

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer
Aug 23, 2022
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