We’ve all thought about it: jumping over the green gate that is behind the Alvin Sherman Library by Gold Circle Lake in an effort to get to the Carl DeSantis building faster. In fact, last week I actually saw a student sneakily jump the gate, and I’ll admit, I thought about doing the same thing […]
Author: Flor Mireles
Let’s all strive to be kind and help others
The other day on my way to school, my car alternator died on me and I was left stranded in the middle of the road. Given it was so early in the morning, everyone that I could reach out to for help and a jumpstart was still sleeping. I had to do something. I couldn’t […]
Bookshelf: “Hippie” by Paulo Coelho
I declared Paulo Coelho my favorite author after having read an abundance of his books and loving them. He is most recognized for his novels “The Alchemist” and “Eleven Minutes,” but all of his books are worth the read. Therefore, when he released his new novel, “Hippie,” translated to English on Sept. 25, 2018, I […]
The truth will set you free
Sometimes, telling the truth can be scary, especially when we don’t know how the person we’re being honest with will react. As humans, we seek reward and avoid punishment. With that being said, it’s easy to want to lie to avoid something we think will be negative. I won’t lie, I used to lie a […]
Get your spook on with music
We’ve all listened to classic songs like “Monster Mash,” to put us in the Halloween or spooky spirit. We’ve also heard songs that, although not outrightly Halloween-ish, can help spread those kooky, fun-spirited vibes. Here are two playlists for both moods! Like the playlist name suggests, “This is Halloween” is a Halloween playlist consisting of […]
That Time I…recorded an album
Since I was 13 years old, I have been singing in a classic rock cover band. Despite having had original music tucked away in journals, we continued our musical journey with only cover songs for almost eight years. Recently, over the summer, we decided it was time to venture into the world of original music […]
Let your inner kid out this Halloween
With the month of October now among us, it is officially the start of spooky season. The question, however, is the following: Are we ever too old to celebrate Halloween? Well, the answer is quite simple, no. Halloween is a holiday that should be celebrated whether you’re 6, 16 or 26 years old. Despite […]
This Week in Sports History – October 2,2019
First NHL overtime game occurs between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders. The first overtime in a regular-season game in the NHL made history as the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 8-7. Because of war-time restrictions, overtime- which was previously a 10 minute period- had been suspended until the 1983-84 season, […]
How safe is sunscreen for your skin and the environment?
Sourced: Linda Prebenza The American Academy of Dermatology states that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. with 9,500 individuals diagnosed daily. Given we live in the Sunshine State, we are constantly exposed to the sun’s rays and the heat they give off. Everyone has heard of the benefits of […]
Drink Up: The importance of staying hydrated in the South Florida heat
Sourced: Daria Shevtsova According to a Harvard Health study, “a healthy person needs 30 to 50 ounces (about 1 to 1.5 liters) of fluid per day.” Drinking fluids is extremely crucial to our health for multiple reasons: fluids carry nutrients to our cells, prevent constipation and even flush bacteria from our bladders. Given that our […]