By Jaylyn Gonzalez Starting the year off the wrong foot can create a whirlpool mess when it comes to keeping your life organized. 2020 will bring in new adventures and everlasting memories, but this also means that it will add a great deal of stress and a need to keep everyday tasks up to date….
By Vanessa Falcon & Michelle Mairena The moment the entire world has been holding its breath for is on the horizon—“The Roaring 20’s” are just hours away. People around the world, of course, will celebrate this New Year at different times because of geographical differences. But besides the fact that some celebrate each New Year…
By Kelly Sanchez With the new year right around the corner (literally two days away) and the holiday season already upon us, many people are reflecting on their life choices. New Year’s resolutions are an opportunity for people to start making changes and turn a new leaf. Many students at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC)…
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 Kymani Hughes 2020 is right around the corner—less than a week—and although the decade may be coming to an end, some trends never go out of style. Every year, we take elements from the past and mix them with current trends to create something new. “Everybody, including my own generation, has found inspiration from…
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 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 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 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…