Staff Picks: In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we asked: “What’s your favorite love song and why?”

Michaela Greer, co-editor-in-chief, said: “My favorite love song is probably ‘Girl from Ipanema’ by Astrud Gilberto, Stan Getz and João Gilberto. The singers croon the story — first in English and then in Portuguese — of a man who watches a girl that he likes walk by him each day, lacking the courage to approach […]

Staff Picks: What’s your all-time favorite book?

February is national library lovers’ month. What’s your all-time favorite book? Simone Veira, business manager, said: “My favorite book is ‘Even in Paradise’ by Elizabeth Nunez. I admire the way the author relates Shakespeare’s play, ‘King Lear,’ to a modern day Caribbean family as I am also from the Caribbean.” Christina McLaughlin, opinions editor, said: […]

Staff picks: Favorite part of fall

Fall is officially here… Well, sort of. While South Florida is not known for having beautiful fall weather, our staff still finds ways to celebrate fall and all of its glory. Sydney Stoneback, visual design and multimedia assistant, said: “My favorite thing about fall is all the seasonal traditions. I love getting together with friends […]

Staff Picks: Midterm Tips

Midterms have arrived, but have no fear because our staff is here to give you their secrets to midterm success. If you are stressed about your ever-expanding to-do list, check out our best tips to crush those midterm exams. Michaela Greer, co-editor-in-chief, said: “I’m a pretty visual learner so one thing that I find helpful […]