Author: mlecharbinger
A Taste of the Holidays

As the holiday season begins, holiday drinks and treats start to make an appearance. These drinks capture the holiday spirit perfectly. Read more about the old and new flavors of the holiday as written by Elizabeth Gonzalez.
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.
Gaslighting: The 2022 Word of the Year
Dictionaries have been starting to release their word of the year as January approaches. These words encapsulate the experiences or challenges people have faced throughout the year. Read more about this year’s word of the year by Melanie Cabrera.
The President That Became a Wartime Leader: Volodymyr Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was named Time’s 2022 Person of the Year. Read about how President Zelensky was a significant figure this year, especially in war tensions with Russia by Sofia Palomino.
Black History Club’s “The Miami Slide” Event
On December 9th, 2022, MLEC’s Black History Club had an event called “The Miami Slide” here at MLEC. Read about the event and what students thought about it as written by Zachariah Joseph.
Eighth Graders Glimpse into MLEC
MLEC has been visited by various middle schools with the hopes of attracting students to our school. This showcase is a great way to show future freshmen just what we have to offer. Read more about the eight graders visiting our school by Elizabeth Gonzalez.
China Partners with Saudi Arabia
China’s president Xi Jinping looks to strengthen relations with its allies, specifically Saudi Arabia. The two countries have had a good relationship that has only grown stronger. Read more about the partnership written by Carlineissa Jean Francois.
Sandy Hook 10-Year Anniversary
On December 14, 2012, the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary took place. This year marks the 10-year anniversary. Read more about the tragic event that took the lives of 20 first-grade students written by Michelle Juarez.
Officer Injured In Shooting Near American Senior High School
On December 5th, 2022, a Miami Dade police officer gets injured from a shooting near American Senior High School. Read about the timeline of the shooting as written by Bryan Pinero.
Human Rights Day in 2022
Human Rights Day is observed every December 10th to commemorate the day the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Read more about Human Rights Day in 2022 as written by Sophia Garcia.