Category: Opinion

Thriving in College: Smart Hacks for a Balanced and Joyful Life

Valeria De Miguel Melo Managing Editor Students often face challenges when attempting to balance their academic responsibilities with personal time for relaxation, socializing with friends, and connecting with family. As responsibilities pile up, students may find themselves utilizing hacks to manage their time wisely make their study sessions more productive, and make life as a…Continue Reading Thriving in College: Smart Hacks for a Balanced and Joyful Life

“Less Than”? Think Again — The Real Impact of Community Colleges

By Swami Hinojosa Editor-in-Chief In today’s society, a lingering stigma remains: attending a community college is often seen as something less than. While this perception is not always spoken aloud, it carries real consequences. It can discourage students from pursuing a valuable and accessible path to higher education, causing many to overlook one of the…Continue Reading “Less Than”? Think Again — The Real Impact of Community Colleges

The Mind of a Perfectionist

Melissa Eugene Staff Writer For a period of my life, I was a perfectionist, I had the “perfect” morning routine, the “perfect” night routine, I had scheduled screen time breaks. I had the “perfect” gym routine. My everyday routine from the moment I opened my eyes to the moment I closed them was “perfect.” And…Continue Reading The Mind of a Perfectionist

Self-Perception: Stop Holding Yourself Back

Valeria De Miguel Melo Managing Editor Our world is formed by perception; life is a mirror. How you see yourself is how the world sees you and how you see the world; self-perception ties into everything.  There is a term in psychology called selective attention. It is defined as “the ability to focus on a…Continue Reading Self-Perception: Stop Holding Yourself Back

Managing Election Stress

Winda Saintil  Staff Writer   For the last year we have heard or seen countless campaign ads. Having access to this information is necessary, but it can also have negative impacts on our mental health. With so much circulating information, it can feel like the political drama never stops. On top of the election stress,…Continue Reading Managing Election Stress

Florida Lawmakers Foster Homophobia in Primary Level Classrooms

Yestin Arvin Gochuico – Staff Writer There’s a trend of Republicans restricting what students can and cannot learn in Florida, dangerously threading us towards primitivism. From systemic racism to gender discussions, lawmakers are abusing their seats to frantically reject reality, alienating various communities, now the LGBTQ+ community, in the education system. On March 28, 2022,…Continue Reading Florida Lawmakers Foster Homophobia in Primary Level Classrooms

Books to “Spring” Into in the upcoming weeks

Colette Tamburini – Staff Writer Spring has finally arrived in South Florida! Clear skies, blooming flowers, and of course, the ever-looming time of cramming in homework, projects and studying for those midterm/final exams.  These next few weeks are going to be a lot for many students, which is why it is a good idea to…Continue Reading Books to “Spring” Into in the upcoming weeks

Republicans Crack Down on Critical Race Theory Through Misguided Context and Semantics

Yestin Arvin Gochuico– Staff Writer Politically divisive and anti-American—Republicans say Critical Race Theory (CRT) has infiltrated public institutions by teaching historically inaccurate events and indoctrinating people to be against core American values. But CRT isn’t driving a wedge in society, unlike they say. Introduced during the first half of January 2022, the new Senate Bill…Continue Reading Republicans Crack Down on Critical Race Theory Through Misguided Context and Semantics

‘Single’s Inferno’ and South Korea’s Obsession with Beauty

Christy Joshy – Social Media Editor With the rise of Korean pop music or K-pop, South Korea’s entertainment industry is booming. More and more international viewers are tuning into Korean dramas, films and shows. However, with this relatively newfound fame that South Korea’s entertainment industry is receiving comes a lot of criticism. One example is the…Continue Reading ‘Single’s Inferno’ and South Korea’s Obsession with Beauty