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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The various book removals have highlighted the ongoing debates and challenges surrounding them in Florida's classrooms.

Book Banning in the Sunshine State

Gabriela Vega, Staff Writer Oct 11, 2023

Florida's recent series of book bans, taking place from June 2022 to July 2023 in schools, has ignited a fiery national debate over freedom of expression, education and censorship. After signing the Curriculum...

Though the IB program is known to be rigorous, it is a program made to grow and shape the minds of our youth.
(Gabriela Vega)

Navigating the IB Program as a Junior & Preparing for Success

Gabriela Vega, Staff Writer Sep 30, 2023

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is acclaimed for its very rigorous curriculum, which aims to foster critical thinking and prepare students for the challenges they will face when taking on...

Seniors Lucia Chico (left) and Elise Ballart (right) sport their favorite team's jerseys.

Cavaliers Let Flags Fly on “World Cup Day”

Gabriela Vega, Staff Writer Dec 5, 2022

The 22nd annual International Federation of Football Association World Cup has students and faculty on their toes while fulfilling their academic responsibilities on campus. The soccer tournament, being...

All students are granted the opportunity to take the PSAT every October and review for the actual SAT exam.

Hosted Annually at Gables, the PSAT Makes Its Return

Andres Rodriguez, Sports Editor Oct 24, 2022

Overflowing with concerns about high school, college and beyond, millions of students nationwide rely on test scores to impress on college applications. Targeting juniors and sophomores, the Preliminary...

Seniors dressed in all red on their last day of High School spirit week: Color Wars

Cavaliers Bring On the Spirit: 2022 Spirit Week

Gabriela Vega, CavsConnect Staff Writer Oct 22, 2022

As students prepared for Coral Gables Senior High School's annual homecoming dance, they showed off their excitement by dressing up every day of Spirit Week leading up to the big event. Given a few weeks'...

Co-Presidents Arianna Hoyos and Amalia Garrido stationed at the Gables Earth photo booth to welcome new members at the club fair.

Annual Club Fair Returns to Gables and It Is Better Than Ever

Gabriela Vega, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2022

With the start of the new school year, Coral Gables Senior High students gathered in the gym to show off their Cavalier pride at the annual club fair. Held on Sept. 20, nearly 30 clubs set up their booths...

The White House proposes and approves a new student loan  forgiveness plan on Aug. 24.

White House Wipes Away Student Loan Debt

Joseph Abrahantes, Staff Writer Sep 15, 2022

For many years, college graduates have been expressing their concern about the state of student loan debt. Racking upwards of $30,000 in debt, in many cases, teenagers may be paying off the money well...

Starting with the 2022-23 school year, Florida students from grades VPK through 10 will be switching from FSA to the new FAST test.

Will Another Change in Florida Testing Challenge Students?

Tiffany Beh, Staff Writer Sep 8, 2022

From the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test in 1998 to the return of the Florida Standards Assessment in 2015, Florida has once again changed the official statewide test mandatory for all Voluntary...

Graduates gather with their diplomas in hand to celebrate their four years at Gables.

The Class of 2022: Now Alumni But Forever Cavaliers

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, OverFlow Editor Jun 2, 2022

Marking the end of their high school careers, graduation for the Class of 2022 took place on Tuesday at the University of Miami. The senior class consisted of 700 students who are now officially Gables...

Ms. Phillips resorts to displacing her fourth-period class to a classroom next door due to the lack of substitute teachers.

Are Exams Taking Over Classrooms?

Gabriela Vega, Staff Writer May 29, 2022

Remembering everyday class schedules takes time to get used to, but having a stable learning environment can help students adjust to having a daily routine. Students at Coral Gables Senior High are to...

Recently, The Health Information Project was temporarily restricted from speaking about sexual health due to the implications of a an unjust bill famously known as "Don't Say Gay".

HIP Controversy: Why is Sex Considered an Inappropriate Topic in Schools?

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, OverFlow Editor Apr 16, 2022

Often seen as an uncomfortable topic to talk about, sex can be polarizing and awkward, especially for teenagers. Fortunately, organizations like The Health Information Project aim to reduce the stigma...

The state of Florida is reversing the advancements made towards LGBTQ rights with a new bill denying the right to speak on matters pertaining the community.

Florida House Committee: “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Jasmine Rizo, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2022

While the state of Florida is known to be the home of a diverse demographic, there has been a recent bill passed targeting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer + community. The Parental Rights...

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