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Junior PHEs presented their first monthly modules to freshmen for the 2023-2024 school year, introducing their fellow Cavaliers to health issues and how to access resources.

HIP’s First Training Session Paves the Way for a Healthy Year

Anthony Fajardo, Staff Writer Oct 26, 2023

Amid the evolving landscape of youth health and well-being, the Health Information Project program at Coral Gables Senior High is preparing a new group of student leaders with knowledge and passion. These...

“Poisoned” Unveils the Deadly Diseases in Our Food

Luke Savage, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2023

  Filmmaker: Stephanie Soechtig  Release Date: Aug. 2, 2023 MPAA Rating: TV-14 Our Rating: A- The recent Netflix documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food"  uncovers...

Period products have now been made free of charge for the people of Scotland

Scotland Makes Period Products Free: A Step in the Right Direction

Emma Rivera, Staff Writer Aug 28, 2022

After about two years of debate, Scotland's parliament authorized a landmark piece of legislation to make menstrual products free. The country has officially become the first to do so, which represents...

As school is beginning, many wonder the toll monkeypox will have.

Monkeypox in Schools: Should We Be Worried?

Emma Rivera, Staff Writer Aug 22, 2022

Despite concerns over the monkeypox virus, Miami-Dade County Public Schools students are returning to school according to schedule. The public health emergency has generated concerns that the virus might...

Prepared for his retirement, Mr. Isaac Coats will be departing from Gables after his 34 year career as a teacher.

A Life of Discipline: Mr. Coats Retires

Andres Rodriguez, Staff Writer Mar 30, 2022

Upon opening its doors in 1950, Coral Gables Senior High School has seen generations of students and faculty come and go. A dwelling for numerous Cavaliers, Gables has evolved and been transformed in front...

Gables alumna Monica Lazaro started the #HereToStay postcard campaign to fight back against former president Donald Trumps promises to repeal DACA. She is pictured in the bottom row at one of her postcard parties.

From DREAMer To American Dream: the Journey of Monica Lazaro

Sofia Cruz, News Editor May 10, 2021

Throughout her career, former Cavalier Monica Lazaro has made incredible strides towards equity in public health. With a PhD in health policy and her current position at a cancer institute in Boston, she...

Australia and New Zealand have implemented initiatives that have allowed them to have extremely low case numbers. So what is their secret, and can we learn from it?

Islands of Isolation-Oceania’s Own Parrallel Universe

Japheth Oyedepo, Staff Writer Mar 11, 2021

Though COVID-19 has pushed many countries to the brink of economic crisis, in Australia and New Zealand, strict regulations and lockdowns have created ecosystems where they are essentially living normal...

As body insecurities seep into daily life and society enforces unrealistic body standards it can become difficult to feel confident. Heres some advice to hopefully help in starting a journey towards self-love.

Advice for Better Body Image

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2021

It's hard to love yourself and appreciate your body when there is constant pressure from society to conform to one generic body type when, in reality, we all have different bodies. Instead of accepting...

The new COVID-19 vaccine marks a decisive point in this pandemic.

COVID Vaccine: The Beginning of the End

Daphne Renoux, Staff Writer Jan 11, 2021

This past week, the first of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines were distributed. This vaccine was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and is reported to have a 95 percent effectiveness...

As more dieting trends and their significance on social media, many fail to recognize what being healthy actually means.

Are “Perfect Bodies” Symbolic of Healthy Living?

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Jan 3, 2021

When someone stands in front of a mirror, what is the first thought that comes to mind? For many, this action comes with pinpointing anything deemed “imperfect” about their physical appearance. But...

HIPs current board members announced their replacements on Mar. 4, 2021.

Health Information Project

Maria Guillen, CavsTV Staff Dec 4, 2020

Coral Gables Senior High is proud to be a HIP school! HIP’s main goal is to create a safe and healthy environment for students. Check out this spark for more information about the club and how to be...

Interested in being a plant-parent? Read through this simple guide for information on how to keep a healthy, green home.

Houseplant Care 101

Chloe Grant, CavsTV Staff Nov 17, 2020

Bored in month nine of quarantine? What you need is a new obsession- and I have just the suggestion. Becoming a plant-parent is a simple, fun way to keep yourself busy while grounded by the pandemic. Check...

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