By Sofia Palomino After an anxious return to school, test after test, and the other stressors that come with being a teenager, one thing is certain: MLEC students have been counting down to the long-awaited winter break. The festivities are right around the corner and the students begin to prepare for their well-deserved two weeks…
By Kevin Perez Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused most students to attend school virtually, one of the year’s favorite activities at MLEC was put on hold, but this year, the Jingle Jog returned in epic Holiday fashion. MLEC hosted its third annual Jingle Jog Run during lunch on Friday, December 8th. This event…
By Ajmaanie Andre Stress and nerves from homework, missed assignments, and exams were completely forgotten as MLEC students went all out for Spirit Week. This year’s Spirit Week was unforgettable, with groups of students matching for Squad Goals Day, dressing up as their favorite character for Hollywood Day, taking a blast to the past for…
By Kymani Hughes On September 16, the senior class at Miami Lakes Educational Center took part in this year’s Senior Parking Lot Painting Event, where they had the opportunity to channel their inner Picasso. On the bright, sunny Thursday morning, MLEC students gathered in the school’s parking lot with a plethora of paint colors; ranging…
By Kevin Perez Miami Dade County Public Schools officially reopened its doors to its approximate 356,086 students on Monday, August 23rd. For many students, this is their first time being on school grounds since early 2020 and it will certainly look different. Prior to the schools reopening, the school board agreed on new COVID-19 guidelines,…
By Fabiha Faruque Tension erupts within the state and as two South Floridian districts set out to implement rules that will require masks for the 2021-2022 school year. This comes weeks after Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-175, allowing parents to decide whether their children should wear face coverings. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has…
By Anthony Vidal The end of the 2020-2021 school year also marked the end of some MLEC teachers’ careers. Mr. Boulay, a veteran math teacher at MLEC since the school’s inception in 2000, is one of them, and as he prepares to retire, we reflect on his long career as a teacher. “We started here…
By Rhobie Toussaint Almost a year ago, students throughout the country were told to stay at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, and that quarantine should only last a few weeks. Now, twelve months after being sent home, there are students who are still learning online. The class of 2021 is now facing at least…
By Anthony Vidal Eating disorders affect 9% of the population worldwide, and the average person has some previous knowledge of what eating disorders are. However, there are still several stigmas, and misconceptions surrounding this topic that should be addressed. To address these concerns, every third week of February is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. This…
By Karla Perez Junior State of America (JSA), the student-led organization that inspires students to share their voices in political matters, held a live Zoom on Friday. Republican strategist and policy advisor Lanhee Chen served as the guest speaker that many joined the live to listen to. Students were encouraged to attend the free event…