M-DCPS Approves Mask Mandate for 2021-22 School Year
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M-DCPS Approves Mask Mandate for 2021-22 School Year

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…

Record-Breaking Anti-Trans Bills Are Being Considered
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Record-Breaking Anti-Trans Bills Are Being Considered

By Hermes Falcon and Anthony Vidal From Our May/June Magazine 117: A record breaking number of anti-trans bills have been brought to the attention of Congress in 2021, 51 more than last year and a whopping 98 more than in 2019, according to the Human Rights Campaign.  After the Equality Act was passed throughout the…

Gunman Opens Fire at Aventura Mall
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Gunman Opens Fire at Aventura Mall

By Fabiha Faruque Pandemonium unleashed when a gunman pulled out his weapon and opened fire inside Aventura Mall on Saturday afternoon. The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) revealed that a total of five people were transferred to a local hospital. Three victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the shooting, while the other two victims were hurt while…

Breakdown Of The Trevor Ariza Trade
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Breakdown Of The Trevor Ariza Trade

By Kevin Perez  Yesterday afternoon, Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder finalized a trade that would send veteran forward Trevor Ariza to Miami in exchange for Meyers Leonard and a 2027 second-round pick. Given the circumstances, Miami can dump Leonard’s contract while receiving a solid veteran who will play the power forward role — a…

Commemorating Dr. Seuss
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Commemorating Dr. Seuss

By Sophia Garcia Today, March 2nd, marks the birthday of Dr. Seuss, formally known as Theodor Seuss “Ted” Geisel — the infamous pioneer of children’s literature.  Having published over 60 books and accommodating several other adaptations, Seuss’s literature is a staple for childhood memories. Those who have not read his work have, instead, most likely…