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 Nathalie Mairena Football signings are a national even, broadcasted world wide as each new player proudly displays their team’s cap and sign off their contracts. Last Friday, May 1, MLEC followed suit, joining in for National College Signing Day, A way to celebrate seniors’ acceptances into their choices o college and universities, seniors were…
By Nathalie Mairena Michelle Romero was passionate. She immersed herself entirely into every minute of every day, squeezing out every second of life, relishing in her great loves: family and her pursuit of career. She took every moment — good and bad — and lived through them, dreaming of a happily ever after. ‘Passivity’ was…
By Nathalie Mairena It was Cold War hostilities that pushed the Cuban embargo in 1961. The embargo completely froze commercial, financial, and economic ties between the United States and Cuba, and thus it has remained for the past 54 years. That is until yesterday, December 17, when Obama said they would return to “normalized” relations…
By Nathalie Mairena The North Region Principal of the Year Award is a prestigious award, given to only the best of principals after a strict evaluation by committee, numerous interviews of both staff and students, and ultimately, by the skills of the principals competing. This year, Miami Lakes Educational Center’s own James Parker won this…
By Nathalie Mairena It was a Saturday when Michael and his friend were stopped by a police officer. When ordered to get off the sidewalk, the two went on their way. Witnesses say that there was struggle between the police and Michael, with the officer in the patrol car and Michael still outside. A gunshot…
By Vivian Bermudez On Saturday, October 25, 2014, the annual Florida Scholastic Press Association Day (Journalism Day) took place at the Florida International University (FIU). Journalism Day brings students journalists from all over District 6 – Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High, MAST, Columbus High School and our very own MLEC students to name a…
The usual welcoming back of a soldier includes parades and celebration. Bowe Bergdahl’s hometown of Hailey, Idaho had been planning such festivities until controversy struck over the details of his disappearance.
Beginning March 9, daylight saving time begins. It marks the beginning of dark mornings and light afternoons. Many see it as an unnecessary hassle, having to set their clocks an hour forward and having to get used to a sudden time shift. Is it really an arbitrary ritual or is there really some use it?
Florida’s own Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) was honored at Dr. Michael M. Krop High School on January 22, standing as the nation’s leader, among several school districts, in improving their access to Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses as well as improving the passing rate. Everyone from students to teachers to school officials were applauded…