By Carla Rubio Social distancing can be a drag for anyone not used to staying home, and finding something to do — other than work or house chores —is a must. This ennui has naturally driven people to almost desperately find and practice new hobbits. Among these, many individuals —if not the majority of all…
By Malique Lewis For over three years, Lil Uzi Vert’s fans have been anxiously anticipating his new album Eternal Atake. His last album was back in 2017— it may not seem that long of a time, but when an artist continues to tease a new album for multiple years, patience starts to run a little…
By Ajmaanie Dort After getting her start back in 2012 on the popular music competition show, The X-Factor, Normani Hamilton, better known by the entertainment world as “Normani,” surprised everyone by venturing into a solo-career after Fifth Harmony’s hiatus. While in Fifth Harmony, the popular girl band that many will remember for catchy songs such…
By Carla Rubio The new year calls for new songs, new albums, and new finds for every music lover. In just the span of one week, a plethora of legendary award-winning artists hit the industry with new releases. Albums including Selena Gomez’s emotional “Rare,” Eminem’s 20 track long surprise “Music To Be Murdered By,” Halsey’s…
By Carla Rubio After Justin Bieber’s rollercoaster of a decade—including his rise to fame, multiple arrests for assault and careless driving, his controversial personal life— it was only fitting that he entered the new year with an announcement of an upcoming album, docu-series, and tour as well as the release of his lead single: the…
By Michelle Mairena This decade saw many of us transitioning from kids to teenagers. It watched us struggle with friendships, family, school, relationships—and, to a great extent, with ourselves. It saw us go through many changes. Some too big to explain. Others, too small for us to remember. But, it does not matter what our…
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…
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…
By Kymani Hughes With the sun shining on the bus loop outside Miami Lakes Educational Center, upbeat Christmas music synchronizing with the beating of hearts, and hundreds of students ready to race to the finish line, Miami Lakes Educational Center’s second annual Jingle Jog was off to even a better start than the last. The…
By Aileen Delgado At just 16, Alexander O’ Connor began working on his first self-produced album “Bcos U Will Never B Free,” using his distinctive use of synths and beats to produce melancholic tunes. The young teenager began to fall in love with the idea of expressing several emotional states through every new sound––and gradually…