Humans of MLEC
Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s “Humans of New York”, “Humans of MLEC” will be an attempt to get to know the people that work to run Miami Lakes Educational Center. These are their stories.
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Prepare Your Taste Buds for Cinnamon Bun Oreos
By Daniel Saiz Whether you like to twist them, dunk them, or just straight up chomp on them: people all over the world have enjoyed Oreo cookies for years. For over a century, new flavors of Oreos have been created: from China’s Green Tea Oreos to America’s Red Velvet Oreos, it’s no lie that Nabisco…
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What To Do This Winter Break
By Christine Romero This winter break, don’t have a blank calendar or do the same boring old things as last year. There’s a million things to do here in Miami that go unnoticed. So, to ensure that your winter break is not only restful and relaxing, but also fun and exciting, here are a few…
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How to Stay Organized During Winter Break
By Daylin Delgado Winter break is a time for students to relax and get together with family, enjoying the holidays and awaiting the new year. But it can also be a time of procrastination, with winter assignments forgotten until the last minute. Here are some tips on how to keep paced and stress free this…
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#ISISCrisis, A Year Past
By Christian Steiner & Kaitlyn Pujols A little over a year ago, The Harbinger hosted their first #ISISCrisis twitter chat. Now we are on our second outing with the same hashtag, raising lively discussion on many of the same issues from a year ago: vetting of refugees, military action, should there be boots on the…
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MLEC’s Jaguars Attend Fourth Day of Xavier Cortada’s Art Exhibit, CLIMA
By Edysmar Diaz-Cruz & Jennifer Perez Students from Miami Lakes Educational Center joined panelists December 3, 2015 for “Green Generation” at the Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment where they discussed the issues of climate change and rising sea-levels, the integration of art with science, and the importance of making effective environmental changes. This panel is…
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Skin-Like Innovation Can Help Improve the Lives of Amputees
By Veronica Rarick A skin-like sensor, which allows users to feel their surroundings, could change the lives of amputees. The sensor, created by Stanford University engineers, can detect everyday forces like heat and pressure. This new development may change the science of prosthesis. The sensor is made from a stretchy material that can adjust to…
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“Master of None” Netflix Show – Review
“Master of None” is the brainchild of “Parks and Recreation” star, comedian, and author Aziz Ansari. The binge-worthy Netflix Original series, which premiered its first season November 6, is the epitome of millennial living, complete with the nuances of the technological-era.
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Mrs. Erica Evans: Teacher of the Year
By Diana Rodriguez When students who have had Mrs. Erica Evans-DeSimone think back on their experience in her classroom, there are plenty of unpleasant words crossing their minds. In spite of her demanding tests and warm-ups, “MLEC’s Most Intimidating Teacher” is one instructor that everyone is bound to come back to visit- even more so after…
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A Guide on How to Write the Best College Essays
By Daylin Delgado A well-written college essay could be the difference between acceptance into one’s dream college and being washed away with the crowd. Essays should display and support clear ideas with reasonable arguments. Students should be aware of the typical three types of college essay questions: the “you” question, the “why us” question, and…
