One of the last images drawn by Charlie Hebdo’s editor, Charb, satirizing Muslim terrorists. By Christian Steiner Charlie Hebdo is a satirical magazine that makes fun of Christians, Jews, Muslims and themselves. Two extremists entered the building of the magazine company in Paris, France and open fired on those inside; it cost 12 employees their…
By: Lessenitt Campos Every great presidency requires a strong, passionate leader with set skills to provide everything the people need. The president is an emblem. Those looking for an example look to their leader for guidance. “I really want to incorporate myself and be one with the class. I want them to know that they…
By Stephanie Brito Beginning this Tuesday, same-sex couples throughout Florida will be granted marriage licenses. U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle of Tallahassee has been instrumental in clearing the way for gay couples through his announcement on New Year’s Day, requiring all clerks of court to issue these marriage licenses. On August 21, 2014, Judge Hinkle…
By Ruth Reyes, @ummnobodycares It was the day after Christmas, and the weather outside was dreadful, but the grey skies, rain and humidity did not keep MLEC students and alumni away. They challenged the common assumption that “once graduation comes along, high school students never look back” once again.
By Rachel Rnoh You frantically tear open the wrapping paper, excited to see what goodness lies inside that box. And then, you see the gift. “Ew! You got me socks” is probably what you are thinking in your head. Instead, you are probably going to just forcefully show your teeth and say thank you. We’ve…
By Julissa Higgins The holidays are about more than just gifts but everyone likes receiving them and it’s a good idea to give back to those people you appreciate. So if you are a last-minute gift shopper or simply want to make something from scratch, follow these instructions for making cute holiday gifts.
Picture it: We wake up and immediately tiptoe underneath the Christmas tree with our families to unbox the newest iPhone 6 or the latest Taylor Swift album or the Dolce Gabbana cologne we asked for twelve months ago. It happens every year on December 25th; most of us have been doing this for the past…
By Kaitlyn Pujols So you forgot to pick up a present for that special someone during Black Friday, or maybe you’re just strapped for cash. Have no fear; here are three different do-it-yourself (DIY) gifts that are easy, cheap, and guaranteed to save your holidays. First up is a DIY Olaf pillow! That lovable snowman from…
By Rosaly Casaneuva You can love your family unconditionally, but let’s be real; they drive you crazy sometimes. With the holidays quickly approaching, you are bound to get grilled with annoying, sometimes embarrassing questions. Preparation is key and we’re here to help. When answering these questions there’s what you want to say, and what you…
Join @HarbinerMLEC at 6:00 pm to discuss Obama’s announcement over the Cuban Embargo and what that could mean for South Florida and the United States as a whole. The hash tag will be #EmbargoTalk Read up on the announcement at: http://mlecharbinger.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/the-facts-on-the-obamas-announcement-on-the-cuban-embargo/#comments