Should Conversion Therapy be Legal?
Maia Berthier, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019
Conversion therapy, a method of indoctrinating a person in hopes of changing their sexual orientation, is an outdated practice that has recently been called into question. A Tampa judge partially blocked a ban that was previously on it because of a lawsuit that was filed by a Christian legal advocacy...
Guest Speaker visits Gables to Inspire HSPL
Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor
February 1, 2019
Coral Gables senior high welcomed Michelle Devos, a motivational speaker and recent graduate of the University of Miami law school, on Friday, Jan. 25 to give a presentation to a part of the academy. Just 23 years old, Devos is a part of the Street Law program Through the University of Miami (UM),...
Red Light, Blue Light, One Light, Two Light
Natalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 25, 2017
As technology continues to develop at an exponential rate, governments have found ways to incorporate the new developments in law enforcement. In recent years, one of the most common uses has been the red light traffic camera. For the most part, the cameras can be found at busy intersections where there...
Laying Down the Law with Mr. Garcia
Natalia Rodriguez, Staff Writer
May 11, 2017
This year, Gables's own Mr. Julio Garcia was honored with the title of 2017 Street Law Educator of the Year. The award is presented annually, and educators of all levels from across the nation are considered to receive the honorary title. Even though Garcia didn't start out teaching law, his passion...
Law Students Attend Mock Trial
Jordan Payne- Contributor, Camilo Bacca, and Orestes Gonzalez
May 1, 2015
On Friday, May 1 Academy Leader of Health Science, Public Service and Law (HSPSL), Julio Garcia, took a group of approximately 20 students to the Coral Gables Courthouse for a mock trial.
Lawyers visit Gables
Lane Morris, Staff Writer
February 26, 2015
On Feb. 4, two lawyers, Naomi Alzate and Veronica Gordon visited Mr. Garcia's law classes. Alzate and Gordon are associates at the Bilzin Sumberg law firm, visiting through a program called "Street Law" which has local lawyers visit high schools and give the students an introduction and a glim...
James Grippando: Writer
Hannah Cordes, Sports Editor
February 12, 2015
James Grippando started out as a young lawyer in a busy law firm, with a dream of writing. As a lawyer, he specialized in crimes, which served partially as inspiration for being a writer of crime and mystery. Ever since he was young, Grippando has always loved telling and writing stories for his friends...
The Right to Die
Bhargavi Pochi, Staff Writer
November 9, 2014
On November 2, 2014, Brittany Maynard, a woman who suffered from an aggressive form of brain cancer, opted for a physician-assisted suicide in which she ingested prescribed barbiturates. She did not want her friends and family to watch her slow and painful demise. Her suicide has sparked controversy throughout...
Should Anyone Be Above the Law?
Robert DeDonatis, Staff Writer
September 29, 2014
Celebrities constantly bend the rules, yet often go unpunished. A recent occurrence of this is Florida State University's starting quarterback Jameis Winston receiving only a one game suspension after yelling profanities in the student union. When a highly recognized public figure such as him commits...
Learning the Law
Albany Muria, Staff Writer
April 5, 2014
On Wednesday April 2, 2014 Mr. Garcia's law studies 1 students had the privilege of visiting a prestigious law firm in Brickell known as Bilzin Sumberg. Then, on April 3rd, the students got a chance to learn from the students of the UM Law program. This experience allowed the students to learn- hands...
Mission Accomplished
Sophie Feinberg, Staff Writer
March 3, 2014
Imagine. You’re a second year lawyer. It is your first jury trial. You’re opponent- one of the largest retail corporations in the world, Walmart. This sounds like a daunting task, whether you are an experienced lawyer, or not. Yet, Lisa Cabrera, a Gables alumni, won the case due to her hard work...
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