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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Is the Electoral College Outdated?

Is the Electoral College Outdated?

Lucas Gonzalez, CavsTV Staff Nov 16, 2020

From the founding of our nation to today, the electoral college has been a major part of the democratic election system. Included in the constitution, the electoral college is a body of people representing...

Floridas Polarizing Political Makeup

Florida’s Polarizing Political Makeup

Sam Sommer, CavsTV Staff Nov 14, 2020

The state of Florida is one of the most divided when it comes to politics. It is one of the most important states of a national election, and is notorious for changing who it supports almost every election....

Miami-Date County awaits the newly elected mayor, Daniella Levine Cava.

New Miami-Dade County Mayor Makes History: Daniella Levine Cava

Arianna Hoyos, Staff Writer Nov 6, 2020

History was made as Levine Cava, the first-ever woman to be voted in as mayor of the county, won the Nov. 3 election. Also becoming the first non-Hispanic elected in 24 years, the first Jewish mayor and...

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Politics shouldn’t go above relationships

Emilys Gil, highlights newsmagazine contributor Nov 2, 2020

     The beginning of the new decade has been nothing short of scandalous in the political world. From being on the brink of World War III only the third day into the year to the impeachment of our...

The University of Michigan received a great deal of backlash over one of the online communities promoted a Non-POC Cafe for students.

University of Michigan Creates a Non-POC Cafe

Aliexa Levya, Staff Writer Oct 28, 2020

There have been many instances where phrasing something the wrong way has backfired harshly, mostly in politics and companies. In this particular case, University of Michigan Dearborn’s Center of Social...

The New York Times recently caused a political stir by releasing information on the presidents tax reports, reporting shocking information.

Trump’s Tax Returns Leaked by the New York Times

Sofia Cruz, News Editor Oct 24, 2020

Donald Trump’s promises of releasing his tax returns, should he win the presidential election in 2016, seem like nothing but a distant memory. Although he did end up winning, he never fulfilled this...

The Supreme Court is set to hear two of Trumps immigration cases that will decide whether for not there will be funding for the construction of wall, and if migrants seeking asylum need to remain in their home country until they face trial.

Supreme Court Agrees to hear cases over Trump’s Immigration Policies

Arianna Hoyos, Staff Writer Oct 23, 2020

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases relating to President Trump’s immigration policies; one of those policies addressed the notorious wall he vowed to erect, and the other covered his proposed...

Womens reproductive rights bear the brunt of a never-ending and highly politicized discussion. Pro-Choice and Pro-Life are the two main sides to this debate and struggle to find common ground.

Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life: Bodily Autonomy up for Debate?

Abigail Felan, Staff Writer Oct 22, 2020

The topic of women’s reproductive rights has always been a hot topic for both left and right-leaning politicians. Although strange to some, the topic of women’s reproductive rights is subject to such...

The Trump Campaign’s Ad Deception

Audrey Lezcano, Staff Writer Oct 20, 2020

With the United States election less than two weeks away, presidential campaign advertisements have been at their peak. Each candidate has put out ads presenting their ideas and asking for the support...

Ruth Bader Ginsburgs potential successor sits at the opposite end of the political spectrum, and, if confirmed, would shift the Supreme Court to hold a conservative majority.

Judge Amy Coney Barrett: a Future Supreme Court Justice?

Daphne Renoux, Staff Writer Oct 14, 2020

Recently, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the nine Supreme Court Justices, passed away. She left behind not only her legacy but also an empty seat on the Supreme Court. The president of the United States,...

First 2020 Presidential Debate Recap

First 2020 Presidential Debate Recap

Sam Sommer, CavsTV Staff Oct 12, 2020

The first presidential debate happened last week on September 29th. This is a recap on the subjects of the debate and the answers received from both candidates. If you are of age, please vote! Exercise...

Due to the rise of social media, we have seen the rise of performative activism and people putting up an act for likes and clicks. There are several ways we can combat this and be better activists.

Performative Activism and How to be an Actual Activist during COVID-19

Leidi-Di Salcedo-Urena, Staff Writer Oct 8, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the usage of social media, especially during quarantine, the majority of people get their news and information by simply clicking through posts. The year of 2020 is...

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