BEFORE LOVE CAME TO KILL US: Jessie Reyez’s Album Review

By Jaylyn Gonzalez and Carla Rubio With a powerful, aggressive, and hard to match sound, Jessie Reyez is an ever-growing R&B-Soul artist who not only reaches her fans with her heart-wrenching lyrics but also through her bold persona.  This young Colombian-Canadian singer and songwriter has grown roots in her Canadian city, Toronto, where the variety …

Trans Rights Are Human Rights

By Vanessa Falcon In a country where equality is preached, and freedom and justice for all is promised, minorities still face the harsh reality of America— for the Trans community, this is the case for freedom of expression and identity.  Transgender men and women, especially of color, have received hatred for decades, even from other …

“The Invisible Man” Review

By Kelly Sanchez Spoilers Ahead When I first saw the trailer for “The Invisible Man,” it instantly caught my attention. One could tell the producers wanted to make it simple and clear — it’s an invisible man haunting his ex-girlfriend, and the concept (while seemingly impossible), didn’t seem hard to grasp. But, it doesn’t take …

03.15.20: Gambino’s Synthesis of Genres

By Samantha Jimenez Through chaotic beats, rhythmic romance, and personal concerns expressed through his lyrics, Childish Gambino returns to the music scene with an amalgamation of hard-hitting tracks. Donald Glover, who goes by his stage name Childish Gambino, has not released a full length album since Awaken, My Love! in 2016. Some singles and EPs …

National Food Days: Days You Can’t Miss This Week

By Roxana Casanueva Food is the root of everything. It evokes memories, creates experiences, and is so cherished around the world that there are several holidays dedicated to its celebration. It’s fascinating how relationships and cultures are built around appetizing cuisines.  Spring break is here, and while we might be stuck at home, this week …

Men Deserve More Recognition

By Angely Peña and Luis Mila Men are the epitome of power and they deserve a month for themselves. They have created wars, sparked revolutions, developed laws, and all for a better cause — If women have a month, why can’t men? Such a progressive sex calls for celebration. “Women’s History Month '' congratulates the …

Fun (And Easy) Stuff to Cook At Home

By Carla Rubio Social distancing can be a drag for anyone not used to staying home, and finding something to do — other than work or house chores —is a must.  This ennui has naturally driven people to almost desperately find and practice new hobbits. Among these, many individuals —if not the majority of all …

School Closure, AICE Testing, AP Testing & More

By Fabiha Faruque A week ago, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the continuation of virtual school — but with a twist. All schools in Florida will remain closed as the school shutdowns have been extended into next month up until at least April 15. “So, all we’ve said basically to the K-12 schools is we’re …

Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Review

By Luis Mila An infinite bounty of bugs, fish, shells, oranges, pears, apples, peaches, coconuts, bells, and debt to pay – Animal Crossing is a series beloved by many. It’s newest edition, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons,” features a deserted island getaway package where the player is recognized as the representative resident. This means the player …

How to Stay Spring Fashion Ready, Even During Quarantine

By Kymani Hughes Who says you can’t embrace your spring fashion wardrobe during quarantine?  Sure, the coronavirus might have everyone in a panic but the season has only just begun, and a little time indoors shouldn’t stop you from pulling out those florals and bright patterns.  Spring can be a little tricky at times, the …

MLEC Tackling COVID-19

By Yasmine Mezawi and Jaylyn Gonzalez As the number of coronavirus cases reported in Florida continues to rise, Floridians have entered a stage of shock and hysteria: Florida is now preparing for the worse. But while people are just now venturing to stores to buy sanitation products and prepapare for community spread, Miami Lakes Educational …

Precaution, Confusion, and Shutdowns

By Fabiha Faruque Airing on the side of precaution, the Board of Education has ordered the shutdown of all schools—from elementary schools to university campuses—as the coronavirus spread has tackled a higher population nationally. The closing down of schools has, of course, created a mixed reaction among students. High School students have celebrated across social …

Setting A Health Precedent—COVID-19

By Khimmoy Hudson By now, COVID-19 has crossed the concern of every man, woman, and child. The potentially fatal disease, as of recently, has attributed to over 5,000 deaths globally; it has called for the disbanding of gatherings in various communities, and it has urged people across the world to wash their hands — religiously. …

The World Wasn’t Wide Enough

By Karla Perez This past Friday, seventy students from Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) made their way through crowds of raging hormones and excited squeals of other High School students to witness one of the most well-renowned musicals in American history: Alexander Hamilton. The iridescent lights of Adrienne Arsht Center shined on the performers and …

Miami-Dade County School Shut Down

By Fabiha Faruque M-DCPS has officially closed all schools, giving students a break longer than expected. Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho just announced this afternoon that all schools in Miami-Dade County will be closed for the week of March 16, which will be extended into Spring Break as well. Just yesterday, Superintendent Carvalho (along with Broward …

“Eternal Atake” Has Finally Arrived

By Malique Lewis For over three years, Lil Uzi Vert’s fans have been anxiously anticipating his new album Eternal Atake. His last album was back in 2017— it may not seem that long of a time, but when an artist continues to tease a new album for multiple years, patience starts to run a little …

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 …

The Environment Cannot Endure a Second Presidential Term

By Kymani Hughes   When people consider the possible outcomes of a second Trump presidential term, a nuclear war or the downfall of American democracy might come to mind.  But in reality, the damage might be far less obvious. Our lives will continue to go on. News will continue on with their cycle of Trump headlines. …

Black History is American History : MLEC Black History Showcase

By Ajmaanie Andre "The word I would use to describe black history is "powerful."  If we eliminate our history, we would forget who we are as a people— we would eliminate ourselves," said Malique Lewis, the Vice President of Black History Club at Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) this past Friday. For centuries, the black …

How Black Fashion Has Made Its Mark on American Culture

By Kymani Hughes Black people—the innovators, the originators, and most importantly, the trendsetters. There’s no denying that the American fashion industry has found inspiration within Black culture. Whether it’s bursting down runways, in stores, or online—everywhere you look—style influenced by African-Americans is embedded in today’s fashion for people of all colors, races, and status. But …

And That’s on Plunger, Baby

By Kayla Cheung Photos by Kevin Perez On Wednesday, February 25th, actors from “Miami New Drama” performed The Caucasian Chalk Circle at Miami Lakes Educational Center’s (MLEC) auditorium. The play is originally a work of German playwright Bertolt Brecht, but it was adapted by Peter Romano, who directs this play for Miami New Drama, to …

We Are Proud and Always Will Be: Dominican Independence Day

By Angely Peña Dios, Patria, y, Libertad. These three words founded a nation that was in ruins. They gave glory to those who fought for liberty with their hearts, mind, and soul—and they removed the shackles of a country plagued by despotism. From a land ruled with hatred to a land built on trust and …

We Are One Pandemic Away from Mass Destruction And Here’s Why

By Fabiha Faruque Outbreaks of the current infectious disease, the Coronavirus, has instigated fear worldwide as people are concerned that the fast-spreading virus may inflict far too much harm before health officials can find not only a cure, but also a way to halt its expansion. The first case was detected in December 2019, and …

Senior Brunch 2020

By Kelly Sanchez Senior Brunch is one of the many special and unique moments that Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) students get to experience during their senior year of high school. Every year, students get together one last time before graduation and prom to celebrate and have fun. “Senior Brunch is a milestone, it marks …

Two Years After Parkland: #MSDSTRONG

By Michelle Mairena Updated version from an article we published last year. The morning of February 14, 2018 seemed like the start of any other school day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.  What made this day special for students was that it was Valentine’s Day, and the campus was filled with clusters of students …