By Carlineissa Jean Francois Gun violence has been a common and tragic reoccurrence within the history of this nation. According to the Prevention Institute studies have shown that more than 100 Americans die each day from gun violence. Upon drills, protocols, and the constant fear, America has normalized gun violence to the point of blatant…
By Yasmine Mezawi On February 14th, 17 students and faculty were killed in the heinous act at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. As a sign to show the victims that they’re not alone, Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) decided to honor their lives rather than forget the crime. On Wednesday, a week after the shooting,…
By Rozany Guzman Seventeen people died in Parkland on Wednesday. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in history. Teenagers witnessed their friends and teachers get shot. They hid in classrooms, under desks and in closets. They sent text messages to their parents. They prepared for the worst. And today, survivors of the massacre didn’t…
By Sabine Joseph In the wake of the 5th largest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, taking place in the small town of Sutherland Springs, Texas last Sunday, November 5th, the hotly contested issue of gun control in the United States has been reignited. The massacre in Texas comes a mere 35 days after the recent…
By Valeria Bula Twenty-six people are reported dead as of Monday in the aftermath of a mass shooting in Texas on Sunday, Nov. 5, making the 5th deadliest mass shooting in modern United States history, and the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history. Two of the five deadliest mass shootings in modern US history have…
By Sabine Joseph The recent attack on the Route 91 Harvest 3-day country music festival in Las Vegas–the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history–has ignited the hotly contested issue of gun control in the United States. While the efficacy of strengthened gun control laws acting as a panacea for mass shootings is debated, the one…
By Alexandra Reboredo When one pictures Orlando, the first thing that comes to mind is amusement parks, great weather, and perfect vacation getaways. This past weekend, however, shook the Sunshine state—and the nation—to its core as bloodshed overwhelmed the local community. On Friday afternoon, the 22-year-old singer who made her name on NBC’s “The Voice,”…
By Nathalie Mairena Following each mass shooting, whether it be Sandy Hook or the more recent San Bernardino attack, Obama has addressed the nation, voicing his sympathy for the family and calling for a change in gun control laws in the United States. This Tuesday, Obama announced his plan to reduce gun violence in America…
By Daylin Delgado According to Mass Shooting Tracker, there have been 296 known mass shootings in 2015 as of October 3rd. The recent nationally known shooting in Oregon is number 294 on the list followed by two shootings that took place the next day – one in Maryland and one in Florida. Statistics provided by…