By Kevin Perez On Thursday night, the 2020 NFL Draft kicked off. The highly anticipated event was different than in past years. Like most events in the Coronavirus era, it was virtual. Dolphins fans were watching. A new coach, promising a new era for Dolphins fans, had the opportunity to participate in his first draft…
By Khimmoy Hudson For centuries, people have primarily relied on face to face interaction as a method for teaching, disseminating information, and organizing — that has changed. Across the country, students everywhere are deviating from their normal routine and scheduled school day: The early morning rise, catching the bus, making the breakfast line, and the…
By Fabiha Faruque A week ago, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the continuation of virtual school — but with a twist. All schools in Florida will remain closed as the school shutdowns have been extended into next month up until at least April 15. “So, all we’ve said basically to the K-12 schools is we’re…
By Yasmine Mezawi and Jaylyn Gonzalez As the number of coronavirus cases reported in Florida continues to rise, Floridians have entered a stage of shock and hysteria: Florida is now preparing for the worse. But while people are just now venturing to stores to buy sanitation products and prepapare for community spread, Miami Lakes Educational…
By Fabiha Faruque Airing on the side of precaution, the Board of Education has ordered the shutdown of all schools—from elementary schools to university campuses—as the coronavirus spread has tackled a higher population nationally. The closing down of schools has, of course, created a mixed reaction among students. High School students have celebrated across social…
By Fabiha Faruque M-DCPS has officially closed all schools, giving students a break longer than expected. Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho just announced this afternoon that all schools in Miami-Dade County will be closed for the week of March 16, which will be extended into Spring Break as well. Just yesterday, Superintendent Carvalho (along with Broward…
By Michelle Mairena The news that there are now four reported cases of the novel coronavirus disease in Florida has driven most South Floridians into a frenzy. Hand sanitizers, canned foods, Vitamin C supplements, and water packages are some of the things that have quickly disappeared from stores in the past 48 hours. Some people…
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…