By Kayla Cheung and Kevin Perez Three weeks after Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) opened its gates for in-person learning, the first presumed student case of COVID-19 was announced. This positive case makes MLEC the fourth public school in the Miami Lakes area with a reported positive case, where Barbara Goleman Sr., Miami Lakes Middle,…
By Valentina Foglia In late January when the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in the United States, many special events were forced to either adapt or be swallowed up. Businesses were shut down, events were cancelled, and health guidelines were set in place in order to keep the community as safe as possible. Susan G….
By Sofia Palomino Amazon has truly taken over the world — and it certainly might as well be an empire. However, there are still some retailers that are doing everything they can to compete against the company. Last week, Amazon hosted its annual Prime Day deals event. Third-party sellers gained more than $3.5 billion this year,…
By Kayla Cheung and Sophia Garcia Although October may seem like a month of frivolity, with most people most concerned with Halloween and its many joys, it is also Breast Cancer Awareness month. On Friday, Miami Lakes Educational Center had its annual “Pink Day,” encouraging students, faculty, and staff to sport pink attire in support…
By Armando Bernal IV Taco Bell is eliminating 12 more items from its menu, including four items from its popular Cravings Value menu – a move made to streamline operations and clear the space for new items such as plant-based meals. However, while Taco Bell snoozes, other restaurants are proceeding rapidly. The downsizing, which started…
Escrito por Karla Perez Miami es una meca de diversidad. En sus calles ocupadas permanecen los sonidos resonantes y el toque distintivo de casi todo lenguaje, cultura, raza, y etnia de la cual alguien pueda pensar. Es un mundo en sí mismo, un lugar en el que cualquiera puede expresarse libremente y estar orgulloso de…
By Karla Perez Miami is a mecca for diversity. In its busy streets linger the resonant sounds and distinctive touch of almost any language, culture, race, and ethnicity one could possibly think of. It is a world unto itself, a place where anyone can freely express and be proud of who they are — of…
By Tyler Banks After a 10 year hiatus, the Los Angeles Lakers have retaken their place and the top of the NBA by defeating Miami Heat in 6 games. LeBron James took home the Finals MVP with averages of 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists on 59% efficiency. But, he didn’t do it alone….
By Michelle Mairena The beauty of good horror movies is that they reflect on human character in times of desperation and challenges. Some of the greatest horror makers have known this, birthing 20th century classics such as Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining and modern landmarks such as Ari Aster’s Midsommar. Oftentimes, these films are also a…
By Fabiha Faruque The first and only vice presidential debate transpired on live programme on October 7th. Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence led the panel discussion that day. While the political discourse had proven to be much more polite and civil than the Presidential debate, candidates from both sides engaged in their…