By Jaylyn Gonzalez After an entire week of campaigning with dozens of posters, candies, and social media posts, a diverse range of forty brave students captured the crowd’s attention when walking on the stage to show why they deserve to uphold the positions for either their class or the Student Government Association (SGA). The role…
By Maria Martinez Senior brunch is a highly anticipated event, in part because anything with the word ‘senior’ attached carries a bittersweet feeling. This year the event is being held at the Rusty Pelican on Friday, February 22nd. As high school years come to a close, soon a new chapter begins— life. Seniors instinctively make…
By Miranda Ortea With the sun overcast on the bus loop outside of Miami Lakes Educational Center, Christmas music ringing through many bright red ears, and the wind giving energy to over one hundred runners, the first ever MLEC Jingle Jog commenced. Formerly the traditional Turkey Trot, the Jingle Jog is a one-mile run that…
By Yasmine Mezawi Through trial and error, through countless restless nights of doing homework and projects, and through the never-ending cycle of studying, Miami Lakes Educational Center students have achieved yet another milestone. Even when the school has almost reached the summit of excellence, the students’ dedication always seems to surpass everyone’s expectations. The…
By Malique Lewis As countless movies, and TV shows remind society over the years, prom is a once in a lifetime event. It is the last senior year activity before graduation. It’s not just a celebration of senior year, but an opportunity to party with the only people that truly understand what high school was…
By Abigail Rosales It’s that time of year where girls go crazy trying to find the perfect dress for prom, and the boys try to keep up with their dates in order to rent, or buy their matching tux on time. However, there’s a completely logical reason as to why girls stress out trying to…
By Devin Dubon On March 14, students at Miami Lakes Educational Center showed their support for the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by walking out of class for 17 minutes—one minute for every death caused by the tragedy. Jaguars marched out of class at 10:00AM, and met at the bus…
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…