By Ajmaanie Andre With the novel Coronavirus plaguing the lives of many and interrupting the day-to-day groove that people initially had, it has become increasingly harder to maintain close ties and relationships in the same manner as before. Physical touch is restricted, and each day it is harder to gain that sense of normalcy from…
By Karla Perez Junior State of America (JSA), the student-led organization that inspires students to share their voices in political matters, held a live Zoom on Friday. Republican strategist and policy advisor Lanhee Chen served as the guest speaker that many joined the live to listen to. Students were encouraged to attend the free event…
By Kayla Cheung and Sophia Garcia Although October may seem like a month of frivolity, with most people most concerned with Halloween and its many joys, it is also Breast Cancer Awareness month. On Friday, Miami Lakes Educational Center had its annual “Pink Day,” encouraging students, faculty, and staff to sport pink attire in support…
By Valentina Foglia As the windy mornings and cold nights shorten our day and September days come to an end, Miami’s version of autumn rolls in. Now is the time to make the most out of the fall season and get into the spirit. Fall Fashion Start to incorporate fall colors and tones, like orange,…
By Fabiha Faruque Miami-Dade County Public Schools School Board voted on Tuesday to initiate reopenings on October 14. The re-institution of in-person classes is expected to endure a faltering process until the district is fully operational on October 21st. The board made their decision during an elongated Monday meeting. Having been extended for over 18…
By Jaylyn Gonzalez With white paint dripping down my fingers, I hastily spam the volume button to blast my favorite song from the Disney movie, Princess and the Frog—played nearly 100 times by my Apple Music—waiting for the chance to perform as if my life depended on it. As I reach for the hand towel,…
By Rhobie Toussaint Imagine seeing someone of your demographic being murdered by a police officer: one that should have been a civil servant of the people, and ultimately, the embodiment of law and order. Political commentaries, memes across social media, class discussions, and even revolutionary black lives matter protests unleash in unison, taking the media…
By Fabiha Faruque Under assertions of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS), the reopening of all public institutions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is more than likely. Earlier via a live Zoom meeting, MDCPS officials had announced the details of reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Miami-Dade Public Schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho elaborated with a…
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By Ajmaanie Andre Students at Miami Lakes Educational Center have a lot to say as they wait in anticipation for the Alpha & Omega yearbook to come out. This year’s yearbook, formally titled as CLOSE-[UP], is much more than just a yearbook. Magnifying its purpose throughout the previous years, CLOSE-[UP] was designed to shine a…
By Kelly Sanchez This year, something historic occured at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC). The school’s senior class had a 100 percent graduation rate. This is something that has never been seen before in the history of MLEC and further exemplifies the school’s academic excellence. Events like these demonstrate that no matter how difficult the…