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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Counselor Ms. Driver guiding a student on mental health.

Miami-Dade Public Schools Announces Department of Mental Health

Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer Aug 24, 2018

At the start of the new 2018-2019 school year, Miami-Dade County Public Schools announced the implementation of the Department of Mental Health in all Miami-Dade public schools. Each school will have a...

Partnered yoga variation (Reverse Warrior Pose) -  strengthens legs and helps with weight loss

How to Create the Perfect Workout Routine

Mariam Ahumada, Lifestyle Editor May 2, 2017

Tired of the same workout routine? Wish you could upgrade to a more effective workout that is created just for you? If yes, you are in luck because you can create a new routine right now using these four...

Smoothies are available across the nation.

Don’t Chew Your Food, Drink It!

Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer Mar 2, 2017

WARNING! Please be advised that the following smoothies, despite being advertised as "meal replacements," are no replacement for a full meal. Meal-replacement smoothies are often consumed by those enticed...

One of the cross country team members running on the track

Finding The Right “Fit”: HIIT vs. Long Cardio

Natalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer Feb 24, 2017

With spring and summer quickly approaching, people are once again becoming more and more motivated to get in shape. Long cardio exercises, such as long runs or swims, are usually regarded as the preferred...

Pretty soon, future Olympic athletes will be training as soon as they can crawl!

Is Training for Competitive Sports bad for Kids?

Mia Galex, Staff Writer Nov 2, 2016

More and more child athletes are beginning intense training routines at young ages each year to try to stand out among their competitors and to break impressive records. The issue of whether young children...

Sophomore Amaya Mootry is taking a closer look at calorie counts after finding out how theyre calculated.

Spot the Block of Lies

Olivia Pelaez, Staff Writer Mar 2, 2016

People who are trying to lose weight or live a healthy lifestyle often organize a diet based on the amount of calories they consume daily, but few know how those calories are even calculated before they're...

Health Benefits of Tea

Bryce Scanlon, Infographic Contributor Jan 19, 2016

Try to mix quinoa in with your salad.

Benefits of Quinoa

Hilda Delgado, Staff Writer May 5, 2015

Quinoa dates back to approximately four thousand years ago, when the Incas first realized it was fit for human consumption. Since then, this powerfood has been used to fuel your body with enriching nutrients...

Orange Theory Fitness is a great way to help you get back in shape.

Orange Theory Fitness

Sofia Bratt, Staff Writer May 1, 2015

Our Rating: A Gyms such as LA Fitness and Equinox have become very popular for those trying to become fit and live a healthier lifestyle. When going to the gym, we tend to get distracted and start texting...

Yerkes-Dodson Law of Arousal shows there is an optimal level of performance that can occur with stress. However, many students have stress that goes beyond the healthy range.

Stressed for Success

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Apr 6, 2015

High school is the culmination of years of primary and elementary education. After learning the basics of life and learning, teens are released out of their sheltered cocoon to the big world of high school...

HIIT workouts have gained popularity over the past few months.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Hilda Delgado, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2015

A new form of fitness called High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has recently gained much popularity, proving to be more effective than your traditional endurance training method. HIIT is an enhanced...

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