Articles
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Facebook Becomes More LGBT Friendly by Maria Vasquez
Everyone is male or female. What if you don’t consider yourself either? What if you’re a member of the LGBT community? According to the Human…
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Raising the Minimum Wage Doesn’t Have a Good or Bad Answer by Elizabeth Martinez
In January 2014, President Obama called in his State of the Union address for a raise of the minimum wage to $10.10. The year before,…
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Dual Enrollment: A Guide for First Timers by Gabriella Indart
During the school year and summer, students take the time to catch up on courses and raise their GPA for college applications. While some of…
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The Great Movie Drought by Christian Steiner
Last year was a great year for movies! We had 12 Years a Slave, which is being implemented into public high-school systems because of its…
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Miami: A Spring Break Hot Spot by Maria Sanchez
Miami is one of the top spring break destinations, especially for high school and college students pursuing an escape from stressful exams and studying. It’s…
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Why do we use social media as validation? by Sana Chaudhry
A teen posts a selfie of them looking “cool,” and then waits to see how many likes and comments it can get, like “You’re so…
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Daylight Savings Time: Pros and Cons by Nathalie Mairena
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…
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The Africa Yoga Project Visits MLEC by Angelie Yglesias
“Open your heart to the sky, to the possibilities.” Inside of Miami Lakes Educational Center’s auditorium, a handful of students and teachers stood wobbling on…
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Military Scientists Develop a Pizza That Will Last For Three Years For Soldiers by Chloe Baldino
Due to the overwhelming demand from soldiers overseas, there have been great improvements in the development of a pizza that will last up to three…
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North and South Korea’s Humanitarian Program: North and South Korean Families Reunite After About 6 Decades by Rachel Rnoh
On February 20th, North and South Koreans organized for days, picking out the perfect dress or suit. They collected old family photographs as they prepared…