By Carolina Espinal Throughout the campaign trail, the Trump administration vowed to build a wall alongside the U.S.-Mexico border. Weeks into his presidency, Trump has issued a litany of executive orders, ranging from impromptu actions regarding immigration, the Keystone XL pipeline, and TPP. Now, discussions to build a wall intensify. During a speech at the…
By Juanita Cardona With more than 100 million viewers, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television programs in America. People tune in to watch not only the battle between the two best football teams in the country but the long awaited halftime shows and commercials. This year, the Super Bowl 51…
By Dru Barcelo Put your game faces on because it’s almost time for Super Bowl Sunday. Get ready for the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons’ epic showdown to determine who leaves the big game victorious. Throwing a Super Bowl bash for this awesome game requires a lot of preparation, strategy, and great execution. First…
By Valeria Bula On Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, Trump began exercising his executive power, issuing three executive orders that same day. Amongst those executive orders: defunding organizations around the world that deal with abortion, including the International Planned Parenthood Federation. Trump reinstated the “Mexico City Policy,” which blocks taxpayer dollars from being used to fund…
By Valeria Bula Swimming through perilous oceans— facing the threat of dehydration, starvation, drowning, heat exhaustion, and shark attacks— thousands of Cubans throughout the decades have traversed the 90 mile trek, many dying, in a desperate attempt to reach American soil. The majority reach the U.S. on make-shift rafts while others make it on motor…
By Sabine Joseph The day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, scores of marchers gathered in the capital, around the country, and around the world to make a statement for women’s rights in the Women’s March on Washington. Alarming comments about women made by the President throughout his campaign sparked the marches. These comments struck fear…
By Ericka Miller The red sea of republicans can be seen for miles, lending the sound of their almost never-ending ovation to the melody sung by Missouri State University’s 50-member Chorale— a list of musicians are opposed to singing in honor of Trump’s inauguration. They sang a song with a message of togetherness, “Now We…
By Jennifer Perez The 2016 presidential election was intense and surprised many by showing the division plaguing the nation. Donald Trump’s victory was a victory to some and disheartening to others, however, as today marked his inauguration as 44th President of the United States, the focus turned to the laws and policies that Trump will…
By Dru Barcelo Barack Hussein Obama II, the first African American President, served two terms—eight years of service to the American people. Despite this being his last month in office, he accomplished plenty before the end of his term. For the past year, President Obama has been working to ensure himself a lasting legacy in…
By Alexandra Reboredo Miami Lakes Educational Center’s auditorium was full of alumni on Thursday— some had successfully completed their first semester of college, others were getting ready to graduate, and a few were still battling finals. Taking to the stage, they all answered questions ranging from dealing with rigorous classes to living with strange roommates….