By Robyn Forbes On Friday, March 17, laughter filled MLEC’s auditorium as actors from GableStage performed their interpretation of William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. From the audience, actors could be seen, and heard, vividly portraying the characters with striking accuracy. There was great energy on stage as the actors exaggerated each emotion and incorporated both…
By Elizabeth Gonzalez Spring is in the air, making it the perfect time to make a change. Whether it’s a tangible change like cleaning up your room and experimenting with new trends or a spiritual change like pushing yourself to reach difficult goals and rekindling forgotten bonds, change this time of year is always welcomed….
By Juanita Cardona The world is increasingly connected, and social media is at the forefront of that growth, participating as a medium for communication and the chance to reach a global audience with just the touch of a few buttons. Readers and viewers are now on the other end of a touch screen. They are…
By Sarah Lemos There are different ways to go about spring cleaning— for some, the beginning of spring means going through the closest and clearing away outdated clothes while others decide it’s a good time for a spiritual cleansing. However, the most common thing people do is clean every corner, crack, and crevice in their…
By Alexandra Reboredo Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho promised safety to all students in the district, reassuring students who felt scared of immigration enforcement. “On behalf of every single kid in this community, over my dead body will any federal entity enter our schools to take immigration actions against our kids,” he said…
By Alexandra Reboredo On March 17, people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day—the anniversary of Saint Patrick’s death. For over 1,000 years, the Irish have seen this day as a religious holiday, as Irish families traditionally attend church in the mornings and celebrate in the afternoon. St. Patrick’s Day, which takes place during the Christian season of…
By Valeria Bula In the words of A. Phillip Randolf, “Freedom is never given; it is won.” These words resonate today as we look back on the activists, the makers of history, that allowed for the freedom and equality we enjoy today. It was this theme of leadership, unity, and the fight for freedom, that…
By Valeria Bula Donning an orange paint covered face, faded blonde wig, and suit, Alec Baldwin has made his Trump impression on Saturday Night Live a pop culture icon, a source of comedic relief at a time when our nation is more divided than ever. From politically charged Golden Globe award speeches to controversy inducing…
By Kaitlyn Pujols Jordan Peele makes his debut as a Hollywood director with the newly released horror and comedy movie Get Out. The movie centers around a black man who enters a hyperreal white nightmare and uses humor in short bursts to provide relief from the high-tension horror that is all too realistic at this point…
By Dru Barcelo After playing the claw-slashing, blood drawing Wolverine for nine brutal films, Hugh Jackman’s last ride as the character is a depressing one in Logan. Graying, aging, drinking, and riddled with suicidal thoughts, Logan’s main goal is to stay off the grid, wanting nothing to do with his former self. The rage-filled, self-healing, impenetrable…