By Kevin Perez Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused most students to attend school virtually, one of the year’s favorite activities at MLEC was put on hold, but this year, the Jingle Jog returned in epic Holiday fashion. MLEC hosted its third annual Jingle Jog Run during lunch on Friday, December 8th. This event…
By Valentina Foglia The adverse year of 2020 has come to an end, and everyone wants to start off the next year on the right foot. The beginning of a new year, especially into the first week, always marks change, which popularized the tradition of picking up new years resolutions. Although this tradition is more…
By Sofia Palomino As the year comes to an end, many people are excited for a fresh start to arrive. People have been going about new year resolutions for the longest time — but over the past few years, many have questioned whether it was worth it. Some say it has gotten repetitive as people…
By Valentina Foglia The holidays are all about spending time with your loved ones; it’s all about getting together in big groups and exchanging joy, memories, and gifts. For many people this holiday season, however, things are going to be a little different. Covid-19 has been around since December of last year, when it first…
By Angely S. Pena-Agramonte The holidays are a time for giving. In an era where people have lost so much, it is crucial to give back to communities this year. And, the most impactful act of giving as yet singles down to charity. Whether it’s through donations or lending a helping hand to organizations, the…
By Juliet Vargas Thanksgiving is the holiday where everyone comes together in one place and eats a bunch of good food with family and friends. Most importantly, it’s also the time of year where everyone can express the little things that they are grateful for that they overlook every day. With COVID-19 around trashing everyone’s…
By Luz Mosquera The holiday season has finally begun and Christmas is right around the corner. For many, this season is the most a stressful time of year because many do not have enough money to buy their loved ones presents. What many might not know is that there are ways to get family and…
By Valeria Bula It’s Christmas Eve and the anticipation of what gifts you’re going to get is eating you up. However, let’s not forget that certain relative that never fails to come through with the least enjoyable gift. It can be tough accepting these gifts and displaying utmost gratitude when you don’t want to be…
By Nathalie Del Valle Christmas is so close you can hear bells jingling and smell the peppermint hot chocolate in the air. Families happily await the season throughout the year and create unique ways to celebrate the holiday all throughout the month of December, leading up to Christmas Day. Here are some classic traditions to…