By Alexandra Reboredo Miami Lakes Educational Center’s auditorium was full of alumni on Thursday— some had successfully completed their first semester of college, others were getting ready to graduate, and a few were still battling finals. Taking to the stage, they all answered questions ranging from dealing with rigorous classes to living with strange roommates….
By Daylin Delgado On January 12, 2017— a week before President-elect Donald Trump and his administration take office— the Obama Administration announced the end of the “wet foot, dry foot” policy. The termination of the policy is effective immediately. The “wet foot, dry foot” policy, part of the 1995 revision of the Cuban Adjustment Act…
By Sabine Joseph The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place on Sunday, Jan. 8, and prompted days of discussion in the media. Actress Meryl Streep was presented with the Cecile B. DeMille Award for her contributions to the entertainment industry. She turned her acceptance speech into a platform in which she expressed her feelings…
By Valeria Bula The 2016 presidential election was more than what Americans could have ever imagined. From moments of hope to heartbreak and happiness to dread, the election had its share of controversies and scandals, even after its conclusion. Specifically, speculation and questions over Russia possibly changing the fate of the 2016 US presidential election…
By Alexandra Reboredo Around 1 p.m. on Friday, gunshots erupted at Fort Lauderdale airport, leaving over a dozen people injured or killed. According to authorities, the shooter was working alone. He is now under federal custody. According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Twitter, as of now, five people have been reported dead, and eight people…
By Juanita Cardona Everyone has their own unique way of celebrating when the clock strikes 12 on New Years, be it running around the neighborhood with a suitcase to welcome travel in the new year or eating 12 grapes and making a wish for each one, to make the end of the year special to…
By Luz Mosquera Miami is known for its traffic-jammed lanes, from the streets to the Palmetto expressway. Every day, workers and students are faced with long lines of cars moving an inch forward every minute. This leads to many losing their patience and turning to their phones out of boredom Distracted driving is now a…
By Valeria Bula It’s Christmas Eve and the anticipation of what gifts you’re going to get is eating you up. However, let’s not forget that certain relative that never fails to come through with the least enjoyable gift. It can be tough accepting these gifts and displaying utmost gratitude when you don’t want to be…
By Nathalie Del Valle The holidays arrived once again and families prepare to gather and catch up and bond with each other. However, the living room is almost completely silent as a few adults chat in the kitchen and the youngest members of the family sit silent on the couches, hypnotized by their devices. Now, the…
By Daylin Delgado By December 13, over 90 percent of the Syrian city of Aleppo fell to government powers. Caught in a four-year deadlock in the midst of war, the remaining residents of Aleppo are stuck in limbo while plans for evacuation slow to a halt. Rebels and civilians alike have been under intense bombings…