Improving School Safety with Mandatory Mental Health Courses
By Yaneilys Ayuso
June 3, 2020
Mental health has been a hot topic among students in the past few years as a result of several tragic events that people believe were preventable. Many have called for legislators to act quickly in response to the growing mental health crises we are seeing in schools, and they did by creating a new online...
Animal Crossing: The New Craze of Quarantine
By Sofia Solis, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
With the pandemic going on, many of us need to stay home. For those of us who are video game enthusiasts and Nintendo fans, a new game called Animal Crossing New Horizons is the new craze. The game came out March 20th, 2020, specifically for the Nintendo switch console. Animal Crossing fans...
Shows to Watch During Quarantine
By Basil Morales
May 20, 2020
What does one do when a virus is running rampant and instilling fear into the hearts of citizens? Uh…. stay home and watch some good TV shows, duh. It’s the 21st century, and we’re blessed with the internet and numerous TV shows that’ll make you laugh, cry and most importantly, for...
Which Do You Prefer: Online School vs. Traditional School
By Annette Chu, Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2020
Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, schools have shut down and switched to distance learning. This was a sudden change, and many students have had difficulties adapting because they are used to going to school physically, not virtually. However, we are unsure when schools are going to reopen so it is...
The Productivity Project
By Christopher Bellina, Layout editor
May 16, 2020
The Productivity Project is a book about being as productive as possible. Chris Bailey, the author, took one year off after he graduated from college to work on his project. He documented all the methods and experiences he had while conducting experiments on being more productive. Summary of The Productivity Project The book is b...
COVID-19 Changes Lives
By Christhian Mendoza, Staff Writer
May 14, 2020
Coronavirus has taken a negative toll on us. Some of us can't go to work while schools and social gathering places have been shut down until further notice. Junior Bryan Alvarez said, “My mom tested positive for the Covid-19.” Senior Jaime Flores said, “I haven't been able to work be...
2020 Presidential Elections: Are You Ready?
By Helena Palis, Staff Writer
May 13, 2020
This year is really important for everyone, not only the American people but also the new voting generation. The 2020 presidential election is approaching, but a lot of the eligible Miami High students have not registered to vote. Senior Oscar Salguero said that he was meaning to register...
Quarantine: A Productivity Contest?
By Carolina Soto, Editor-In-Chief
May 11, 2020
In a time like this of social distancing at home, now more than ever media outlets are encouraging people to be productive and have created a mix of activities to do at home. Being productive while social distancing has been different for everyone. Many can agree it has been a journey of trying to feel...
We put our Trust in her Ms. Avila
By Christopher Bellina, Layout editor
April 11, 2020
A very friendly soul, special education teacher and Miami High’s 2020 Teacher of the Year Ms. Avila is one of the longest serving staff members at Miami High, since 1990, first as a TRUST counselor and later as a teacher in 2010. Upbringing She was brought to...
On Clouds of Turbulence
By Alejandra Anias, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
For some, depression is more than just a tough topic that some families don’t want to talk about; it’s their daily life. But, have you ever stopped to wonder, what could be happening inside another person’s mind? This is a question that you might have heard before from the movie Inside Out, or perha...
Ariana Grande: From a Small Actor To a Record Selling Artist
By Basil Morales, Staff Writer
April 3, 2020
Ariana Grande is a sitcom-star-turned-pop music sensation, known for such hit songs as 'Problem,' 'Bang Bang,' 'Dangerous Woman' and 'Thank U, Next.' Miami High has many people who like her and listen to her music. Who is Ariana Grande According to IMDB, Ariana Grande was born in Boca Raton, F...
Menstrual Products: A Right, Not Privilege
By Carolina Soto, Editor-In-Chief
April 1, 2020
When you think of necessities, you think of soap, toothpaste, deodorant, razors and so on. Vital necessities that women require to make it through their monthly menstrual cycle include pads, tampons, liners, or menstrual cups. While they are human necessities, these products do have a monthly fee that...
