By Yasmine Mezawi A tradition, a ceremony, the moment they’re finally upperclassmen. Adrenaline runs through the body of rising seniors as they enter the gymnasium. The junior ring ceremony is where now juniors are inducted into their senior year, or at least exposed to a glimpse of it. It’s the moment where they enter the…
By Andres Cruz Last Thursday, the newly constructed pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed in the early afternoon, where numerous commuters waiting at a red light underneath the bridge fell victim to the collapse. As a result, six people people were killed and many more were severely injured. Authorities stated in a press conference…
By Abigail Rosales Spring Break is approaching and soon there will be one full week of rest, relaxation and revelry, before returning to school on April 2 for the home stretch of the 2018 school year. Some people struggle to find things to do throughout their week long vacation, so here are some suggestions for…
By Abigail Rosales Spring is here, which means it’s time for spring cleaning; however, this isn’t just about the overflowing drawers in your room or your disorganized closet. It’s time to get rid of all the toxic, and the no-good in your life. Whether you developed new friendships or relationships at the start of 2018, or…
By Gabriella Licona Of the 67 counties in the state of Florida, Miami-Dade County Public Schools fall third to last (65th) on the per student fund ranking list—Gadsden (67th), and Broward (66th) counties coming in right before. On March 11 at the State Capitol, it was discussed between the legislature, and superintendents from the Florida…
By Gabriella Licona This Saturday, March 17, Miami Lakes Educational Center’s PTSA will host their fourth annual community flea market. There will be a variety of vendors, selling goods ranging from books, arts, and crafts to home décor, and music. Join us from 7:00 a.m. until noon. The flea market is open to the school community, and…
By Rozany Guzman After Hurricane Maria left Puerto Rico floundering, and the U.S. lent billions of dollars to help Puerto Ricans recuperate from the damage, an age old question arose: Should Puerto Rico be granted statehood? Puerto Rico has been a U.S. territory for over 100 years, and was granted a self-government with their own…
By Devin Dubon With the Academy Awards, which were held on March 4, came its expected share of controversy. This year’s Oscars hit record low ratings, with only 26.5 million people tuning in—a dramatic 20% drop from the previous record low. This was despite the many attempts made by the Academy to increase an already…
By Diana Rodriguez The 90th annual Academy Awards had its moments of laughter, tears, and confusion, with this year’s Oscars being the most racially diverse, and socially outspoken. Victims of Harvey Weinstein stood towards the crowd to call for more “equality, diversity, inclusion, [and] intersectionality.” These women—Salma Hayek, Ashley Judd, and Annabella Sciorra, who got…
By Ericka Miller In honor of African American History Month, Miami Lakes Educational Center’s Black History Club held a production in the auditorium, showcasing both the talents of our students and pride African Americans possess. Anticipated students flooded through the auditorium doors a quarter from 1 o’clock anxious to be entertained with singing, dancing, and…