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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The Importance of Supporting Mental Health In School

Anthony Fajardo, Sports Editor Oct 20, 2024

In a world that measures success by test scores and grades, it is easy to forget the most critical part of education – emotional well-being. In recent years, the conversation around the mental health...

President senior Brianna Rodriguez and vice-president sophomore Rosalia Ledesma showed off their club, Future Educators of America, at Club Fair to  encouraged students to join and learn more about the art of teaching.

Do After-School Activities Promote Academic Success?

Kate Kuryla, Staff Writer Oct 3, 2024

While many students look forward to the comfort of their beds after a long seven-hour day at school, this is not the case for countless club leaders and athletes at Coral Gables Senior High. Staying after...

Ms. Ramirez consoles one of her visitors about how a positive mindset is healthy for the body.

Meet our Mental Health Student Specialist: Ms Ramirez

Valentina Gomez, Staff Writer Sep 20, 2024

High school brings on a whirlwind of challenges in the form of academic pressures, extracurricular commitments and even college applications. With these, many Cavaliers cannot deal with their pressures,...

Juan Varela and Felipe Escobar meet business owners at the NFTE competition.

Felipe Escobar and Juan Varela Make the Future Bright

Luke Savage, Staff Writer Oct 8, 2023

What started as a business dream, now brings Coral Gables Senior High's Felipe Escobar and Juan Varela to New York's national Entrepreneurship Youth Competition. The app and website they named "Bright",...

Many high school students experience the effects of overworking, an ongoing academic trend ruining students' potential.

Overworking is Overrated

Joseph Abrahantes, CavsConnect Staff Writer Nov 7, 2022

As the locks turn and the doors to high school open, students unzip their backpacks and get straight to work. Accumulating infinite tabs on their browsers and putting in long, strenuous hours of work seems...

Mental health is much more complex than what is seen in the media, and, though it tries to break the stigma, it might be doing more harm than good.

Mental Health Information and the Media: Do Both Coincide?

Angelina Morffi, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2022

Social media, over the course of a short period of time, has become a powerful source for learning from others, whether it is through infographics or well-crafted videos. A common discussion seen across...

Faour, center, celebrates with her teammates after a successful Fall Frolics show.

Jana Faour: Dancer and Silver Knight Nominee

Lorena Acevedo, Staff Writer Apr 6, 2022

At Coral Gables Senior High, students are surrounded by countless opportunities to explore their interests and find their passions. Senior Jana Faour has done just that, finding her niche as part of an...

On Nov. 4, Ms. Flores hosted the monthly mental health meeting where she invited students to talk about their emotions.

Mental Health Coordinator and Alum: Ms. Flores

Melanie Garcia, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2021

Coral Gables Senior High has welcomed once again an alum who is returning to their alma mater as a staff member. Class of 2005 graduate Diana Flores is the new mental health coordinator at Gables. Visiting...

Naomi Osaka deserves better than the treatment she has been receiving from the tennis world.

Naomi Osaka’s Mental Health Battle: Paving the Way for Future Athletes

Emmanuelle Desmet, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2021

To say that Naomi Osaka, the current third best women’s tennis player in the world, has had a rocky year would be an understatement. The four-time Grand Slam champion and outspoken social activist sparked...

Our very own Opinion Editor, Lauren Gregorio and fellow Cavalier Alexandra Torres have officially started their project... The LOTUS Mission!

The LOTUS Mission: Life on the UpSide

Lucia Chico, Staff Writer Apr 14, 2021

At the start of her junior year, senior Alexandra Torres grew frustrated with the lack of organizations that worked to help teenage survivors of sexual assault. Torres had recently met junior Lauren Gregorio...

Mental health has been a growing concern for years, but with COVID-19 cases on the rise, teenagers are feeling the pressure now more than ever.

The Mental Health Crisis Facing Our Youth

Ana Font, CavsTV Staff Mar 5, 2021

Life was stressful before the pandemic, but new challenges such as virtual learning, staying safe and coping with sickness have contributed an additional toll. Everyone needs help sometimes - and acknowledging...

PSA: Teen Stress

Alana Fernandez, CavsTV Staff Feb 27, 2021

What’s supposed to be the best years of our lives have only been an emotional turmoil. With the pressure being put on today’s young generation, it’s no surprise how stress rules their lives. The...

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