By Zahir Stevens The People’s Choice Awards aired this past Tuesday. Kenan Thompson, best known for his role in the film “Good Burger,” hosted the award show. The red carpet for this year’s People’s Choice Awards was filled with celebrity talent and design, as one would expect. Kim Kardashian was one of the standouts. She…
By Melanie Cabrera Voting is the cornerstone of democracy. It is a right mentioned in and protected by the Bill of Rights and it plays a large role in many aspects of the United States government. Yet it is also often overlooked or brushed off, this is especially true on the state and local levels. …
By Ajmaanie Andre Stress and nerves from homework, missed assignments, and exams were completely forgotten as MLEC students went all out for Spirit Week. This year’s Spirit Week was unforgettable, with groups of students matching for Squad Goals Day, dressing up as their favorite character for Hollywood Day, taking a blast to the past for…
By Kelly Sanchez Cold Stone Creamery, an eccentric ice cream parlor located in the heart of Miami Lakes, Main Street, just released their signature creation once again: Treat or Treat — just in time for the spooky season. A black ice cream is something that captures the attention of any customer, no matter the season…
By Carlineissa Jean Francois Many people have come out in support of the For the People Act in the last year and will continue to fight until the bill is passed. The For the People Act, also known as the H.R.1. Bill, is a bill aimed at combating voter suppression and government corruption. Many people…
By Valentina Foglia For many high schoolers, the SAT/ACT is a heavy burden to carry. Most students begin to panic and uncover the ins and outs of these tests. Many wonder what would happen if they fail or don’t get accepted into their dream school — “What would our future be?”. The SAT and ACT…
By Kymani Hughes On September 16, the senior class at Miami Lakes Educational Center took part in this year’s Senior Parking Lot Painting Event, where they had the opportunity to channel their inner Picasso. On the bright, sunny Thursday morning, MLEC students gathered in the school’s parking lot with a plethora of paint colors; ranging…
By Kevin Perez Miami Dade County Public Schools officially reopened its doors to its approximate 356,086 students on Monday, August 23rd. For many students, this is their first time being on school grounds since early 2020 and it will certainly look different. Prior to the schools reopening, the school board agreed on new COVID-19 guidelines,…
Kayla Cheung At Miami Lakes Educational Center, the art of sticking out like a sore thumb is becoming more difficult. As a result, the summer preceding the 2021-2022 school year at MLEC has become a time of readjustment for both new and returning students—a time to rearrange their wardrobes to accommodate the new dress code….
By Fabiha Faruque Tension erupts within the state and as two South Floridian districts set out to implement rules that will require masks for the 2021-2022 school year. This comes weeks after Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-175, allowing parents to decide whether their children should wear face coverings. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has…