By Jennifer Perez Michael Hernandez is just 32 years old but he’s already the Director of Communications for Miami-Dade- the youngest in the history of the county. Since Hernandez knew he was interested in writing and politics, he minored in Communications and majored in Political Science. Starting out in a small firm, Hernandez worked hard…
By Kaitlyn Pujols Amidst the wreckage of testing, the hopeless faces, and clicks of desperation, the student body has come to the realization that not only are they ill prepared for these new exams but the district is as well. Ever since termination of the FCAT, the most dreaded acronym for students 6th through 10th…
by Elizabeth Martinez As a result of the Education Commissioner’s investigation into state testing, Florida Governor Rick Scott has stated that he will be issuing an executive order to suspend the 11th grade FSA testing in language arts. The Governor’s actions come after Pam Stewart, Florida’s Education Commissioner, released recommendations regarding the issue of testing…
By: Lessenitt Campos @Lessenitt_C An eventful, edge-of-your-seat Super Bowl was held at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Punches were thrown, touchdowns were made, and a very happy Tom Brady cried tears of joy as the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks 24-21 and was declared the Super Bowl’s…
The changes made for Snapchat was received with mixed responses from users with the disappearance of the Best Friends lists, but was met with excitement over with the addition of Snapchat Discover. By Vivian Bermudez On January 27th, 2015, Snapchat released a new update for their app – both for Android and Apple products. The…
By Kaitlyn Pujols If you happened to be scrolling through your social media January 20th you would know that President Obama delivered his state of the union address. In this speech Obama did his fair share of cherry picking facts and exaggerating to shed a better light on his presidency. The fact that “more than…
By Elizabeth Martinez @emartinez98m As 2015 begins, the presidential race in 2016 has begun. For the Democrats, Hillary Clinton is the top pick, though she hasn’t officially announced her run. Pro-Clinton Super PACs, a political action committee which pools campaign contributions from donors and gives those funds to a campaign, are already collecting funds for…
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 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.