By Ajmaanie Andre “The word I would use to describe black history is “powerful.” If we eliminate our history, we would forget who we are as a people— we would eliminate ourselves,” said Malique Lewis, the Vice President of Black History Club at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) this past Friday. For centuries, the black…
By Kayla Cheung Photos by Kevin Perez On Wednesday, February 25th, actors from “Miami New Drama” performed The Caucasian Chalk Circle at Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) auditorium. The play is originally a work of German playwright Bertolt Brecht, but it was adapted by Peter Romano, who directs this play for Miami New Drama, to…
By Angely Peña Dios, Patria, y, Libertad. These three words founded a nation that was in ruins. They gave glory to those who fought for liberty with their hearts, mind, and soul—and they removed the shackles of a country plagued by despotism. From a land ruled with hatred to a land built on trust and…
By Fabiha Faruque Outbreaks of the current infectious disease, the Coronavirus, has instigated fear worldwide as people are concerned that the fast-spreading virus may inflict far too much harm before health officials can find not only a cure, but also a way to halt its expansion. The first case was detected in December 2019, and…
By Kelly Sanchez Senior Brunch is one of the many special and unique moments that Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) students get to experience during their senior year of high school. Every year, students get together one last time before graduation and prom to celebrate and have fun. “Senior Brunch is a milestone, it marks…
By Kymani Hughes Valentine’s Day — the time when people declare their love with an assortment of chocolate, flowers, and gifts. Couples spend this time snuggled up in a romantic embrace, while others snuggle up under the covers and binge-watch TV series. Well, if you’re the latter, then today is your lucky day. Here is…
By Abigail Rosales Before beginning to plan any outfit, the three most important fundamentals are: time, location, and colors (T.L.C.). Consider the time of day and location. There are two entirely different color palettes regarding daytime and evening outfits. The location is also very important, it establishes the type of attire, ambiance, and vibe that…
By Roxana Casanueva SPOILERS AHEAD Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, follows the epic story of fading mob glamour. This gangster drama, which very much earned its extended run-time, is both a poignant and funny film that revisits some central themes in Scorsese’s work: depiction of violence, dark humor, and political corruption. The film opens with a…
By Ajmaanie Andre Black history is not something that is simply marked by a couple of days or a single day in a year—black history is a long list of achievements, cultural intricacies, and global impacts that have been established by the Black community for millennia. People often say that black history began with slavery…
By Devin Dubon On the eve of the Senate vote that will likely acquit the President, Donald Trump delivered his third state of the union address on the night of February 4th, 2020. In a speech complete with reality show flourishes and economic accomplishments, President Trump laid out his reelection strategy, as he tried to…