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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Students pose with the flags that represent three unique stories from their experience up to now.

Conquering Cultural Language Barriers, Cavaliers Rise Above

Lorena Acevedo and Sabrina Daly Feb 12, 2024

At the heart of a diverse city like Miami, Fla., Coral Gables Senior High is home to a myriad of different students coming from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Coming from a different country and being...

Border patrol agents push Haitians trying to cross the Rio Grande with a hope of seeking asylum.

Seeking Refuge: The Unjust Mass Deportation of Haitians

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, OverFlow Editor Oct 5, 2021

Immigration is one of the most complex topics the United States has faced as a nation. Currently, countless Haitian immigrants are seeking refuge from life-threatening situations. This crisis is yet another...

As Biden reopens immigrant facilities in Texas and Florida, many ethical questions are raised regarding his campaign promises.

Biden’s Migrant Facilities: Same Cruelty, Different Administration?

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2021

With just over a month in office, President Biden has already had to be held accountable for his immigration-related decisions that differ from his campaign trail promises. Recently, he ordered the reopening...

Biden makes many new promises for immigration during his term.

Biden Plans to Reinstate DACA

Mia Cabrera, Staff Writer Jan 17, 2021

After Biden was elected to be the 46th president, changes for foreign-born families living in the U.S. are sure to come due to Biden’s promises regarding immigration policy for his upcoming term. In...

The Supreme Court is set to hear two of Trump's immigration cases that will decide whether for not there will be funding for the construction of wall, and if migrants seeking asylum need to remain in their home country until they face trial.

Supreme Court Agrees to hear cases over Trump’s Immigration Policies

Arianna Hoyos, Staff Writer Oct 23, 2020

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases relating to President Trump’s immigration policies; one of those policies addressed the notorious wall he vowed to erect, and the other covered his proposed...

Medical neglect by ICE towards immigrants throughout the years has shown a repulsive manner of the way these people are treated.

Why Does ICE Continue to Lose the Trust of Citizens?

Gabriela McGrath Moreira, Staff Writer Oct 15, 2020

Scandal after scandal, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lost the trust of the people. From separating children from their families to the horrible conditions at Detention centers...

Migrants from Nicaragua hold their flag while marching through Mexico.

Migrant Caravan: Send it Back?

Pablo Hanono, Lifestyle Editor Oct 26, 2018

Looking past the Rio Grande on the southern border of the country lies a mosaic of similar countries that share common bonds with the United States. In spite of these ties, a crisis has emerged: a group...

President Trump presents speech at his first State of the Union Address.

President Trump Delivers his First State of the Union Address

Miguel Lemus, Staff Writer Jan 31, 2018

On Tuesday night, around 46.7 million people nationwide gathered around their television screens to watch the long-awaited 2018 State of Union Address by the 45th president of the United States, Donald...

Many El Salvadorians have expressed their fears by stating how their livelihoods are threatened as they are faced with the decision to either find a way to remain in the U.S. legally or get sent back to one of the most violent and dangerous countries in Latin America.

U.S. Ending El Salvadorian Citizens’ Temporary Protection Status

Daniel Cortes, highlights contributor Jan 18, 2018

The Trump Administration has announced that immigrants from El Salvador have lost their protection to stay in the United States. In 2001, the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was granted to citizens of...

A Syrian Refugee sits in on an integration class.

Burqas or Bikinis?

Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer Oct 2, 2017

Due to the impending crisis in the Middle East, a flood of Syrian refugees have come into Western Europe. Individual countries and the European Union (EU) have been trying to effectively deal with both...

Dreamers, those who are protected from deportation under DACA, face threats to their immigration status as the Trump administrations aims to end the program.

The History of DACA and Dreamers

Daymara Fernandez, Staff Writer Sep 12, 2017

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Donald Trump called for the repeal of DACA, disappointing many around the country: especially the approximate 800,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers". The term "Dreamer" was coined...

The French Election Results, and Why You Should Care

The French Election Results, and Why You Should Care

Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer May 15, 2017

On the weekend of May 6, France elected Emmanuel Macron as their new president. This comes amid some of the lowest approval ratings ever for the current president, François Hollande, which have recently...

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