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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights: Alabama Erred

Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights: Alabama Erred

Alabama’s Human Life Protection Act (House Bill 314) was signed into law by governor Kay Ivey on May 15, effectively banning abortions in the state with exceptions only in the case of “serious risk”...

Tati Westbrook’s recent video exposing James Charles has divided the beauty community.

James Charles’ Sister Scandal

Maia Berthier, Staff Writer May 21, 2019

James Charles, after being notorious for his “professionalism” throughout his YouTube career by limiting his involvement in the beauty community’s constant drama, has been drowning in “tea” that...

Kentucky Derby fans were torn over the calls made by officials at the 145th race.

Maximum Security Doesn’t “Secure” the Kentucky Derby Win

Maia Berthier, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

This past Friday, May 4, the 145th annual running of the Kentucky derby took place. There were 20 contenders in the competition and each participant raced around the track for a total distance of 1.25...

Guaidó’s rise to power has led to resistance from the communist Venezuelan government and Maduro’s regime.

Is Encouraging Violent Rioting a Good Way to Begin a Presidency?

Maia Berthier, Staff Writer May 5, 2019

For the past few months, Venezuelans have been on edge about the state of their government. Juan Guaidó, an opposition leader to Maduro’s communist regime, previously claimed the title as interim president...

Estimates to the amount of money raised for the reconstruction of Notre Dame extend up to $1 billion.

Notre Dame Donations – How Much is Too Much?

Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor Apr 22, 2019

On April 15, 2019, the world watched Paris's Notre Dame cathedral burn. As the centuries-old church was engulfed in flames, crumbling until partial collapse, political leaders from around the world reached...

Ilhan Omar’s words about 9/11 sparked many arguments throughout the nation.

Trump’s Tweet Incites Violence against Ilhan Omar

Maia Berthier, Staff Writer Apr 16, 2019

On Mar. 23, Ilhan Omar gave a speech to the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) discouraging Islamophobia. Within this speech, she referred to the 9/11 terrorist attacks as an event where “some...

Should sexual assault cases be considered relevant after the assailants death?

Are Assault Allegations Relevant After Death?

Melanie Estrada and Maia Berthier Mar 8, 2019

Beginning with the #timesup movement, believing survivors of sexual assault has been of the utmost importance to prevent these events from occurring again. Recently, a documentary called “Leaving Neverland”...

Trumps call for a national emergency on the border has sparked debates throughout the nation.

The Unnecessary National Emergency

Maia Berthier, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 15, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency because of the influx of immigrants crossing the border between the United States and Mexico. Before this, he signed a spending...

This image is considered the logo for those against gay conversion therapy.

Should Conversion Therapy be Legal?

Maia Berthier, Staff Writer Feb 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...

Salt Bae Leaves Venezuelans Salty

Daniela Parra Del Riego, Staff Writer Sep 28, 2018

  Salt Bae was an internet sensation; the video of him seasoning meat turned him into an instantly recognizable meme. Nusret Gökçe (his real name) is a chef from Turkey, who after being forgotten...

Sixty-Eight Years Strong – What Gables Has to Offer

Chase Bagnall-Koger, News Editor Sep 17, 2018

Coral Gables Senior High is one of the oldest high schools in Miami and has been an icon of Coral Gables since it opened its doors in 1950.  Recently, in order to revitalize the historic school's appearance,...

Last saturday marked the 2018 Grand Slam Singles Final, where Serena Williams lost against Naomi Osaka and received a penalty.

Did Serena Williams Lose the Grand Slam Because of Sexist Penalties?

Maia Berthier, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2018

Saturday, Sep. 8, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka faced off for the Grand Slam Final of the U.S. Open Singles Match. Osaka won in straight sets, 6-2 6-4, and gained her first Grand Slam singles win. During...

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