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“Joker” is the Most Profitable R-Rated Movie

November 13, 2019

Despite all the gun violence related controversy prior to “Joker’s” release,Warner Bros. will have the last laugh, as the movie has become the most profitable R-rated movie of all time. Many suspected the movie would perpetrate gun violence in AmericaAccording to Forbes, “Joker” has grossed...

Eco-Friendly Tips

Gianna Hutton, Design Editor

October 17, 2019

Seventy-two percent of Americans view climate change as a moderate, serious or imminent threat, according to a 2018 poll conducted by Reuters. However, many students feel empowered through all the negative information that has keeps arising about the future climate. “I feel like the way students are dismisse...

How to Celebrate Fall in Miami

Camilla Bondy, Design Editor

October 15, 2019

When we think of the word “fall,” the first thing that comes to mind is the season between summer and winter ,and orange leaves falling off trees and softly landing on the ground. However, that doesn’t happen in Miami. Instead, fall is just like every other season we encounter, only with a littl...

#NextLevelHomecoming2020

Joanna Salvat, Online Editor-in-Chief

October 2, 2019

The 2019-2020 homecoming dance’s theme has been revealed: Next Level Homecoming. The @mpshactivities Instagram released the theme on Sept. 9 as students eagerly anticipated the reveal. Student Council members work hard to encompass all of the creative aspects of the theme, and express excitement f...

Thrifting for the Environment

Kristine Villarroel, Life Editor

September 25, 2019

Clothes have deep importance in daily life. From regular day-to-day wear to bold fashion statements, clothes reflect a part of oneself that people do not always see projected through other media. In the age of social media influencers setting fashion trends, clothes often become 20-second purchases. Yet...

Stress and Pressure in High School

Sofia Vinueza, Multimedia Editor

September 24, 2019

Throughout life everyone experiences stressful moments. Stress can be felt it in your shoulders, in your mind, and in your body. Stress settles in one's shoulders, many people falsely think the way they sit causes this back pain. Another common symptom of stress includes frequent headaches and immune s...

Rebels on the Runway

Katriona Page, Copy Editor

September 24, 2019

Since the 2016 presidential election, fashion has experienced a dramatic shift, changing the face of runways from Milan to New York. Fashion Week is no longer just a time to ogle expensive, bizarre clothing average people would never wear in public — now designers use the runway to broadcast political messages...

Getting Back Into the Swing of School

Jane Heise, Managing Editor

September 10, 2019

After two and a half months of rest and relaxation, plunging right back into a hectic work schedule shocks many high school students and creates feelings of overwhelming anxiety. However, there are many ways to ease back into the school year and cut down on the initial back-to-school chaos. &nbs...

The Best Places to Study in Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay

Ana Martinez, Design Editor

September 10, 2019

The beginning of school goes hand and hand with the beginning of an endless cycle of homework and studying. To increase productivity, students need to find a quiet place to do so. Below are five places that offer a tranquil setting and peaceful ambiance for students to get work done. Brewing Buddh...

2019 Senior Games

Sophia DeAlejo and Lindsey Solomon

June 4, 2019

Every year, the senior game takes place on the field or in the gym where the seniors play their last home games. The whole season leading up to this game and of course their championships. Most seniors describe their senior game as the end of an era. Senior Sydney Leiferman describes her last moments on the soccer...

Best Brunch Spots in Miami

Sydney Campbell, Design Editor

May 29, 2019

Brunch is a combination of both lunch and breakfast, and it is the perfect way for friends to spend a summer afternoon in Miami. Brunch can be the ideal way to get out of the house and spend time with friends and family, all while enjoying a nice meal. A good brunch is made by the people you go with,...

Pinecrest’s Mental Health Awareness Event: “Illuminate”

Natalie Askowitz, Print Editor-in-Chief

May 17, 2019

What started as an idea to tie green ribbon around stop lights in Pinecrest, grew into an event called Illuminate. Senior Hailey Gorman took the month of Mental Health Awareness into her own hands creating an event for Saturday, May 18. “It all started at a Psi Alpha meeting when we were talking ab...