Twitch Plays Pokemon: Possible or Not Possible? by Daniel Saiz
One question baffled everybody who signed in to watch Twitch Plays Pokémon: how is it possible for 80,000 people to not only play Pokémon, but to control the only playable character?
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Facebook Becomes More LGBT Friendly by Maria Vasquez
Everyone is male or female. What if you don’t consider yourself either? What if you’re a member of the LGBT community? According to the Human Rights Campaign, 4 in 10 LGBT youth say that the community they live in is not accepting of LGBT people. Now, they have a way to escape that environment through…
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Raising the Minimum Wage Doesn’t Have a Good or Bad Answer by Elizabeth Martinez
In January 2014, President Obama called in his State of the Union address for a raise of the minimum wage to $10.10. The year before, he proposed for a raise to $9. Fiscal conservatives say raising the minimum wage is a “job-killler”, while labor unions and liberal Democrats are all for it. However, it is…
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Dual Enrollment: A Guide for First Timers by Gabriella Indart
During the school year and summer, students take the time to catch up on courses and raise their GPA for college applications. While some of the options include FLVS, dual enrollment allows students to enroll in college courses and earn credits towards high school graduation as well as for college. Here is a guide for beginners…
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The Great Movie Drought by Christian Steiner
Last year was a great year for movies! We had 12 Years a Slave, which is being implemented into public high-school systems because of its emotional power. Also, we had innovative sci-fi films like Gravity. In general, there were just awesome films.
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Miami: A Spring Break Hot Spot by Maria Sanchez
Miami is one of the top spring break destinations, especially for high school and college students pursuing an escape from stressful exams and studying. It’s the perfect place to let loose and just relax. There are tons of exciting things to do in Miami. Here are just a few:
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Why do we use social media as validation? by Sana Chaudhry
A teen posts a selfie of them looking “cool,” and then waits to see how many likes and comments it can get, like “You’re so pretty!” or “Why are you so perfect?” Celebrities do it all the time. So why are we surprised when a teenager on social media does the same?
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Daylight Savings Time: Pros and Cons by Nathalie Mairena
Beginning March 9, daylight saving time begins. It marks the beginning of dark mornings and light afternoons. Many see it as an unnecessary hassle, having to set their clocks an hour forward and having to get used to a sudden time shift. Is it really an arbitrary ritual or is there really some use it?
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The Africa Yoga Project Visits MLEC by Angelie Yglesias
“Open your heart to the sky, to the possibilities.” Inside of Miami Lakes Educational Center’s auditorium, a handful of students and teachers stood wobbling on foam mats, stretching their arms and legs into various yoga positions. In the center of all of this are three yoga instructors: Antony Njoroge, Luca Richards, and Walter Mugwe.
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Military Scientists Develop a Pizza That Will Last For Three Years For Soldiers by Chloe Baldino
Due to the overwhelming demand from soldiers overseas, there have been great improvements in the development of a pizza that will last up to three years. Not only will it last long, it will remain edible through its lifespan without the need for refrigeration or cooking.