Some Treats For This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here and there are many treats that come along with it. Read about some of the treats that are iconic this time of year by Zachariah Joseph.
What Are MLEC Students’ Favorite Part About Winter Break?
With winter breaking coming soon, there is much to do along with celebrating the holidays. Read about what are MLEC students’ favorite part about winter break along and some activities done in winter break by D’arin Floyd-Baldwin.
Gift Giving: History, Heritage, and Holidays
By Melanie Cabrera Throughout history, gifts have served various roles in societies, traditions, and cultures. From symbols of wealth to representations of affection, gifts have become an ingrained part of society. In some cases, like in ancient civilizations, they were used to show power and wealth. Later on, however, they were used to celebrate the…
How Mariah Carey Became One of the Faces of Christmas
By Ajmaanie Andre It’s not Christmas until the familiar tune of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” is playing on every radio station until Christmas Day. “All I Want for Christmas Is You” originally released back in 1994, alongside many other timeless classics such as “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night,” on…
Staying Safe During the COVID-19 Holidays
By Vanessa Falcon Instead of worrying about how to stay warm this winter, people are going to be stressing over the latest wave and new-found strain of the coronavirus. The topic of COVID-19 is not new, America has been plagued by said virus for almost a year now, yet this will be the first time…
Santa’s Not-So-Enchanted Forest
By Samantha Jimenez As commercials play on every radio station and banners hang on light poles, the blissful themed fair returns. Santa’s Enchanted Forest is notorious for being a five-year-old’s dream, but this money stealing event does nothing but create an underwhelming trip for anyone who isn’t a toddler. Santa’s Enchanted Forest is open until…
Jingle Jog Brings Christmas Cheer to MLEC
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…
DIY Holiday Gifts
By Luz Mosquera The holiday season has finally begun and Christmas is right around the corner. For many, this season is the most a stressful time of year because many do not have enough money to buy their loved ones presents. What many might not know is that there are ways to get family and…
Giving Back Joy: Where to Donate and Volunteer this Holiday Season
By Sarah Lemos The holiday season is a time filled with joy and happiness for families all around the world; but, sometimes there are those that do not have that luxury during the holidays. However, there are several means of making someone’s holidays a bit more jolly. Many local organizations exist in order to join…
Nightmare on Christmas: Bad Gifts and How To Deal with Them
By Valeria Bula It’s Christmas Eve and the anticipation of what gifts you’re going to get is eating you up. However, let’s not forget that certain relative that never fails to come through with the least enjoyable gift. It can be tough accepting these gifts and displaying utmost gratitude when you don’t want to be…