By Jaylyn Gonzalez A night filled with dancing to the rhythm of salsa, eating lechon asado that was cooked in La Caja China atop burning coals, drinking coquito, and anxious little cousins that sit by the presents from the moment they arrive—this is Noche Buena. Translated to “good night,” Noche Buena refers to Christmas Eve,…
By Angely Peña-Agramonte Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) encourages its students to be charitable, especially around the holidays—a time when Jaguars give anything (be it their time through volunteering or donations) to help those who need it. This year, it was no different. Recently, MLEC’s “SHAPE” encouraged students at MLEC to donate clothes, food cans,…
By Vanessa Falcon The Christmas Spirit dawns on us as December unwinds with each day. Although the decorating, the beliefs, and the get-togethers could be exciting, it sometimes is way too much for others. People have different ways of celebrating holidays, and sometimes listening to Christmas tunes is just enough. The jolly feeling doesn’t have…
By Karla Perez The time has finally come for seniors to think more than ever about college and the path that they decide to take after they graduate. With the deadline for regular decision coming up (January 1st), applying to college turns into a burdensome and tedious task, but with the help of those who…
By Michelle Mairena In the early seventies, when George Lucas first tried selling his thirteen-page script of “The Star Wars” to different studios, all Lucas received were scoffs, weird faces, and, “George, what exactly is a Wookie?” The whole idea, as Lucas presented it, seemed silly: why was a grown man in his 30s talking…
By Yasmine Mezawi As the “cold” Miami weather rolls in and the holiday season looms over, snuggling at home with some hot cocoa while watching classic holiday movies is what the night calls for. And Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, provides the perfect movies to watch at the click of a button. Whether it’s a…
By Kymani Hughes Spoilers Alert Euphoria, HBO’s new teen drama series, catches the audience’s eyes instantly. From rotating walls that replicate a teenage drug addict’s intoxicated state, to the contrast between lightness and darkness, to cool-toned lights accompanied by a dizzying haze— the show’s perfectly executed visuals linger in one’s mind, bringing out every aspect…
By Vanessa Falcon In Miami, the city of Hispanics and the crib of new generations, it’s easy to get lost in the Hispanic culture. We all tend to ask the fellow Colombian or Nicaraguan how they celebrate Christmas. We touch upon Cuban cultures, Mexican cultures, the multitude of Latin American forms of celebrating Christmas, and…
By Ajmaanie Dort & Kelly Sanchez With winter break right around the corner, most students at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) are already getting ready to celebrate some of the most popular festivities this season. But while most jaguars can share the excitement of looking forward to the December holidays such as Christmas and New…
Photo essay by Aileen Delgado, Jaylyn Gonzalez, Gabriella Licona, Yasmine Mezawi, & Carla Rubio Written by Samantha Jimenez and Michelle Mairena Miami is the home of swaying palm trees, crowded beaches that reflect the beauty of the Atlantic, and everlasting parties that encompass the vibrancy of a city that never sleeps. When one thinks of…