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The Oklahoma House of Representatives Passes a Near-Total Abortion Ban

Allison Gould, Print Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2022

On Tuesday, Apr. 5, the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a nearly complete ban on abortions. This bill was first introduced and passed in the Oklahoma Senate last year; however, the H.O.R. made...

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki in Talks to Exit White House for MSNBC

Angelina Astic, Contents/Copy Editor April 4, 2022

On Apr. 1,  Axios broke the news that White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has entered into a series of negotiations with television network MSNBC in preparation for her exit from the White House next...

Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars Ceremony

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor April 2, 2022

During the 2022 Oscars, the most unforgettable moment of the show was not a surprise win or fashion fail. Instead, it was when Will Smith went on stage and slapped Chris Rock across the face. The incident...

Putin and Zelenskyy Meeting Possible After Peace Talks

Nicole Martin, Copy Editor April 1, 2022

As of Mar. 28, Ukraine offered to have face-to-face peace talks with Russia within the coming weeks, which could create a possible opening for a ceasefire between the two nations, putting an end to the...

Emmett Till Antilynching Act Passes After Centuries of Failed Efforts

Samantha Elkins, News Editor March 31, 2022

On Tuesday, Mar. 29, President Joe Biden signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, officially making lynching a federal hate crime. Lynching occurs when a mob or group of people kills someone accused of...

Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dies at 50

Bella Martin, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2022

On Mar. 22, Taylor Hawkins — the 50-year-old drummer from the rock band The Foo Fighters — was found dead in his hotel room at the Four Seasons Casa Medina in Bogota, Colombia.  After his passing,...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2022

On Mar. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1557, or the Parental Rights in Education Bill, into action. The bill, commonly dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, restricts teaching...

The Devastating Effects Due to the South Florida Housing Crisis

The Devastating Effects Due to the South Florida Housing Crisis

Ava Garcia, Staff Writer March 29, 2022

With home values skyrocketing, the affordability of South Florida homes has hit an all-time low. According to University of Florida data, around 122,000 Florida renters in Miami-Dade County who earn $26,000...

Miami Open Returns Without World Number One Competing

Miami Open Returns Without World Number One Competing

Tomas Curcio, Staff Writer March 29, 2022

The Miami Open returns to Hard Rock Stadium on Mar. 21 and continues until Apr. 3. This will be the stadium’s third time hosting the tournament after organizers moved it from Crandon Park Tennis Center...

U.S. Senate Approves Stopping the Tradition of Falling Back and Springing Forward.

Amy-Grace Shapiro, Feature Editor March 19, 2022

On Mar. 15, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to make daylight savings time permanent, beginning in 2023. Under the title “Sunshine Protection Act,” the bill would terminate the annual traditions...

The Miami Youth Climate Summit: A New Generation of Climate Activists

Jasmine Judge, Design Editor March 17, 2022

On Sunday, Mar. 13, the fourth annual Miami Youth Climate Summit took place in person for the first time ever at Gulliver Prepatory’s Upper School Campus. Since its inception in 2018, it has grown to...

Supreme Court Climate Crisis Case

Ava Stuzin, Multimedia Photo Editor March 16, 2022

Despite the ongoing climate crisis, the Supreme Court is considering a landmark case that could permanently ban the Environmental Protection Agency’s power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The decision...

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