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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The state of Florida is reversing the advancements made towards LGBTQ rights with a new bill denying the right to speak on matters pertaining the community.

Florida House Committee: “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Jasmine Rizo, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2022

While the state of Florida is known to be the home of a diverse demographic, there has been a recent bill passed targeting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer + community. The Parental Rights...

The Iowa Bill, along with Floridas Dont Say Gay bill, is yet another piece of legislation attempting to limit LGBTQ+ rights.

Homophobia and Transphobia on the Rise in Legislation: The Iowa Bill

Daphne Renoux, Staff Writer Mar 17, 2022

The United States has seen an uptick in homophobia and transphobia, particularly on the government’s end. Legislative houses across the nation have attempted, and sometimes succeeded, in passing bills...

Florida Standards Assessments and Common Core Standards are being eliminated and replaced by Florida Assessment of Student Thinking and Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking by 2022-2023.

After Six Years, the Florida Statewide Assessments are Getting Replaced

Aaron Rojas, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ executive order is moving towards replacing the Florida Standards Assessment with a new progress monitoring system called the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking for...


Los casos de COVID-19 continúan aumentando en Florida a medida que los estudiantes de MDCPS regresan al colegio para sus clases en persona.

Casos de COVID-19 aumentan repentinamente con el comienzo de la escuela

Daphne Renoux and Natalie Abrahantes Sep 1, 2021

Este verano fue esperado ansiosamente por muchos, ya que el estado se estaba abriendo nuevamente después de meses de medidas de cuarentena, con el creciente número de personas vacunadas. En cambio, los...

Gablette seniors Demi Darcangelo and Emma Bartelt have both committed to state schools and are looking forward to graduation.

Gablettes Graduate: Emma Bartelt and Demi D’arcangelo

Ariana Alvarez and Audrey Simon May 18, 2021

Two of Coral Gables Senior High School’s very talented seniors have officially committed to Florida state schools. Demi D’arcangelo and Emma Bartelt share their love of dance and dedication to the...

Spring Breakers have descended upon Miami again, but are they welcome?

Spring Breakers In South Beach Induce Chaos

Japheth Oyedepo, Staff Writer Apr 8, 2021

Spring Break is usually a fun-filled time for everyone. Especially in Miami, people enjoy exerting their freedom during this time by going out to eat or tanning at the beach. However, as many have learned...

The COVID-19 vaccine has now become available for 16 year olds and older in Florida.

The COVID Vaccine: Where Are We Now?

Mia Cabrera, Staff Writer Apr 5, 2021

Florida has already managed to rapidly move up their COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline, extending eligibility to everybody 16 years of age and older on April 5. When the vaccine was first given...

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates

Lisbeth Arrieta, CavsTV Staff Mar 21, 2021

With President Biden saying all Americans will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by May 1st, the end of the pandemic seems near. Eligibility to receive the vaccine has been expanding in some...

Marcus Dixon is seen here posing with former representative Donna Shalala (left), and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (right). (courtesy of Marcus Dixon)

Gables Alumnus Marcus Dixon Becomes Director of the Florida Democratic Party

Sofia Cruz, News Editor Mar 5, 2021

For Marcus Dixon, the busy day-to-day of Coral Gables Senior High has rapidly transformed into the fast-paced world of politics and election campaigns. Having just been named the newest Executive Director...

How Well Do You Know Miami?

How Well Do You Know Miami?

Hailey Sabillon, CavsTV Staff Jan 17, 2021

Whenever you hear about Miami you are probably thinking about the tropical weather, the city lights, music blasting in Miami Beach, delicious Latin American food, and so much more. However, there is so...

Rebekah Jones and her children were held at gun point under false claims by the police as she continues to provide Floridians with accurate numbers when it comes to the surge in cases we have been seeing

Scientist Rebekah Jones’ House Raid: Corruption by DeSantis?

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Dec 22, 2020

There is no doubt that the state of Florida has never taken the COVID-19 pandemic as seriously as it should have. Under the loose command of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, the state launched into his...

La Enmienda 2, que aumenta el salario mínimo, es solo una de las cuatro enmiendas aprobadas la semana pasada en la Florida. Había un total de seis enmiendas en la boleta.

Los Cuatro Cambios a la Constitución de la Florida

Isabel Donner and Lucia Chico Dec 14, 2020

Añadiéndole a la elección presidencial, los votantes han expresado sus opiniones en las elecciones locales y estatales. Seis enmiendas aparecieron en los boletos de este año; cuatro fueron propuestas...

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