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Hurricane Ian: Aftermath and Restoration
Weeks later, communities are still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Read more about the damage and relief efforts in this article by Sophia Garcia.
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Articles | Local News | News | School News
M-DCPS Approves Mask Mandate for 2021-22 School Year
By Fabiha Faruque Tension erupts within the state and as two South Floridian districts set out to implement rules that will require masks for the 2021-2022 school year. This comes weeks after Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 21-175, allowing parents to decide whether their children should wear face coverings. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has…
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LIVE UPDATES: Surfside Building Collapse
By Sophia Garcia and Valentina Foglia Part of a residential building collapsed in the early morning, around 1:30 AM, in Surfside. This collapse took place a few miles north of Miami Beach, located at 8777 Collins Avenue. So far, it is known that one person has been reported dead and 10 have been reported injured….
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Articles | COVID-19 | News | World News
Coronavirus: Facts and 11 Questions
By Michelle Mairena The news that there are now four reported cases of the novel coronavirus disease in Florida has driven most South Floridians into a frenzy. Hand sanitizers, canned foods, Vitamin C supplements, and water packages are some of the things that have quickly disappeared from stores in the past 48 hours. Some people…
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Winter Fashion in Miami
By Kymani Hughes Forget dreaming about a White Christmas. If you live in Florida, then you know how confusing winter in Miami can be. Morning temperatures can be as low as 60 degrees, which is freezing by Miami standards, and nights can be hot and humid instead. With the fast-changing temperatures, you’ll notice that when…
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Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Speaks out on Immigration Policy
By Nathalie Del Valle and Devin Dubon Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has taken a stance on the controversial policy that separates children from their parents after they enter the country illegally. This change came after the widespread publicity of one of these holding facilities located in Homestead. On Twitter, Carvalho revealed that…
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MLEC Tops Last Year’s Test Scores
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…
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Wynwood Life 2018
By Robyn Forbes Miami’s Wynwood Art District is packed full of museums, collections, art galleries, and street displays. Each year the Wynwood Life festival draws tons of locals to the area to experience the beauty of art, food, music, and fashion. This year’s Wynwood Life festival is being held from April 20th through the 22nd….
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Biohazard Warning: Spring Breakers
By Diana Rodriguez Panama City Beach, Orlando, Clearwater—Florida is home to a few cities that are famous for being spring break spots, whether for the beaches, hotels, or festivals. This March, groups of Spring Breakers will bring much more than just their friends, and their parents’ money to spend: these young adults will also harm…
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Climate Change: The Domino Effect
By Robyn Forbes Climate change is a real, global, pressing issue–one needn’t look too far to see the effects it is having on our environment. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, sea level has been rising over the past century and the rate at which it’s happening is rising as well, leaving parts…
