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Sara Lecon and Naomi Galex stand proudly with their speech and debate medals. They someday hope to earn a trophy.

Working Toward Speech and Debate Nationals

Kate Kuryla and Gracie Luzarraga Mar 29, 2024

Sitting across from each other, Sara Lecon and Naomi Galex are surrounded by law notes and case samples of possible arguments.  With each point they craft and rebuttal they practice, the intensity in...

Eight candidates clashed on the debate floor on Aug. 23. 
First row (left to right): Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley. Second row: Asa Hutchinson, Mike Pence, Tim Scott and Doug Burgum.

Arguments Arise at the 2024 First Republican Debate

Elijah Cima, Staff Writer Sep 1, 2023

The first Republican primary debate of 2023 has heralded many surprises for the nearly 13 million viewers around the United States. Held on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee, Wis., the debate acted as platform to make...

The Cavalier delegates have a quick meeting after their first day of Harvard Model Congress.

Harvard Model Congress: Across the Screen

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Mar 4, 2021

Gables students who are interested in America’s political landscape or are curious about speech and debate are usually given the opportunity to travel to Boston, Massachusetts to attend the annual Harvard...

First 2020 Presidential Debate Recap

First 2020 Presidential Debate Recap

Sam Sommer, CavsTV Staff Oct 12, 2020

The first presidential debate happened last week on September 29th. This is a recap on the subjects of the debate and the answers received from both candidates. If you are of age, please vote! Exercise...

The First Presidential Debate between Trump and Biden seemed more of a street fight than an actual debate.

Was this a Presidential Debate or Debacle?

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2020

Tuesday night was an intense night for the United States as it was the first presidential debate with Vice President Biden, the Democratic nominee, and President Trump, the Republican nominee. Named one...

Club Fair last year.

Get to Know Your Clubs!

Adriana Castro, Staff Writer Sep 6, 2018

As the fall season approaches, there is much anticipation on campus about which clubs to join this academic year. With club fair just around the corner, the halls begin to buzz and questions arise concerning...

Gables student at Faneuil Hall.

Harvard Model Congress 2018

Ana Capiro, Spanish Editor Mar 6, 2018

On Feb. 21, 32 Gables students gathered in Terminal D of Miami International Airport, anxious for their trip to begin. Accompanied by Mrs. Landsea and Mr. Nelson, these sophomores, juniors and seniors...

The team poses for a photo after the debates.

Debate Tournament

Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer Mar 2, 2017

On Saturday, Feb. 25., the competitors from the Coral Gables Senior High Speech and Debate Club showed up. Waking up bright and early on a Saturday morning is already a challenging, feat but the Cavaliers...

Clinton and Trump face off one final time before Nov. 8.

Clinton versus Trump: The Final Showdown

Natalia Torres, Staff Writer Oct 20, 2016

On Oct. 19, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in the final grueling 90-minute presidential debate of the 2016 election.  In the short time that elapsed between...

Le espera una noche difícil a Donald Trump.

Incomodo debate Presidencial para Donald Trump

Hansel Caudales, Staff Writer Oct 9, 2016

El “controversial” candidato republicano Donald Trump tendrá noventa minutos en la noche de hoy domingo 9 de octubre de 2016, para intentar dar un giro de 360 grados a su decreciente campaña política...

Clinton and Trump at the 1st presidential debate on September 26, 2016.

First Presidential Debate

Natalia Torres, Staff Writer Oct 6, 2016

Heading into the first presidential debate of the 2016 elections, the American public expected large amounts of bickering and back and forth insults. Before the debate had taken place, people believed...

Vice Presidential nominees Tim Kaine (left) and Mike Pence (right) battle it out on the debate stage.

2016 Vice-Presidential Debate

Mia Galex, Staff Writer Oct 6, 2016

On Oct. 4., the 2016 vice-presidential debate took place at Longwood University. Indiana governor Mike Pence took on Virginia governor Tim Kaine, while engaged viewers could not take their eyes off the...

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