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RECENT STORIES
The Royal Lions Baseball team align together preparing for a team photo. Though the season has not yet begun, they do practice regularly.
Sports Flash: Royals Fall Sports Updates and Playoff Highlights
Mr. Nick Fernandez and Victoria Beird • November 5, 2026
Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa's win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US midterm elections, in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee
Blue Wave Sweeps Midterms
Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor • November 5, 2026
Sister Juliana Alfonso, FMA, stands alongside junior Nicolas Cabazon as he speaks into a microphone during the Junior Encounter retreat.
ILS Juniors Grow Closer to Faith: Junior Encounter
Natalie Reyes, Writer • November 4, 2026
Immaculata- La Salle High School presents Suessical, the Musical Nov. 4-7, bringing the colorful world of Dr. Seuss to the stage with performances by ILS students.
Seussical the Musical Brings the World of Dr. Seuss to ILS
Veronica Cedeño, Writer • November 4, 2026
This screenshot of Naviance, the website where students can find college visits at ILS and sign up, is a familiar site on many junior and senior student iPads
College Presentations Assist Juniors and Seniors in Preparing for Futures\
Isabella Abril, Writer • November 4, 2026
Giant Día de los Muertos figures bring colorful celebrations to life in Miami.
Día de los Muertos: History Behind Day of the Dead
Maddie Vega, Writer • November 4, 2026
Researchers from the University of Miami tag sharks in Biscayne Bay
Marine Science Students Tag Sharks in Biscayne Bay
Alvaro Viñas, Writer • November 4, 2026
TRENDING STORIES
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Ambassadors underclassmen gather in the gym to take their club picture.

Club Photos in Session

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The ILS Football team emerges super hyped for each and every game whether at home or away.

Immaculata-La Salle Football: Undefeated

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The Royal Lions Baseball team align together preparing for a team photo. Though the season has not yet begun, they do practice regularly.

Sports Flash: Royals Fall Sports Updates and Playoff Highlights

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A venial sin is one that weakens a person's relationship with God without breaking or removing sanctifying grace. Pride is considered a root sin from which all other sins flow, meaning it can be either venial or moral. (Image created on Canva).

Pride: How Movies Map the Human Ego

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Sister Juliana Alfonso, FMA, stands alongside junior Nicolas Cabazon as he speaks into a microphone during the Junior Encounter retreat.

ILS Juniors Grow Closer to Faith: Junior Encounter

Campus Life
Sister Juliana Alfonso, FMA, stands alongside junior Nicolas Cabazon as he speaks into a microphone during the Junior Encounter retreat.
ILS Juniors Grow Closer to Faith: Junior Encounter
Natalie Reyes, Writer • November 4, 2026

Juniors at Immaculata-La Salle High School participated in Christ Encounter, a religious retreat that...

Immaculata- La Salle High School presents Suessical, the Musical Nov. 4-7, bringing the colorful world of Dr. Seuss to the stage with performances by ILS students.
Seussical the Musical Brings the World of Dr. Seuss to ILS
Veronica Cedeño, Writer • November 4, 2026

Immaculata-La Salle High School is bringing the world in Dr. Seuss to life with its upcoming production...

This screenshot of Naviance, the website where students can find college visits at ILS and sign up, is a familiar site on many junior and senior student iPads
College Presentations Assist Juniors and Seniors in Preparing for Futures\
Isabella Abril, Writer • November 4, 2026

As college becomes a bigger part of students’ futures, presentations from college representatives can...

Features
Giant Día de los Muertos figures bring colorful celebrations to life in Miami.
Día de los Muertos: History Behind Day of the Dead
Maddie Vega, Writer • November 4, 2026

Every year on November 1 and 2, families celebrate Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the...

Researchers from the University of Miami tag sharks in Biscayne Bay
Marine Science Students Tag Sharks in Biscayne Bay
Alvaro Viñas, Writer • November 4, 2026

Students from the marine science classes recently had the opportunity to visit Biscayne Bay and participate...

A 3D printed word "ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)" is seen in front of rising stock graph in this illustration taken October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Modern Marketing Shifts Beyond Keywords and Automated Content
Vittorio Buttice, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2026

In an era where consumer attention is spread across new digital platforms and search engines are evolving...

TRENDING STORIES
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Ambassadors underclassmen gather in the gym to take their club picture.

Club Photos in Session

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The ILS Football team emerges super hyped for each and every game whether at home or away.

Immaculata-La Salle Football: Undefeated

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The Royal Lions Baseball team align together preparing for a team photo. Though the season has not yet begun, they do practice regularly.

Sports Flash: Royals Fall Sports Updates and Playoff Highlights

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A venial sin is one that weakens a person's relationship with God without breaking or removing sanctifying grace. Pride is considered a root sin from which all other sins flow, meaning it can be either venial or moral. (Image created on Canva).

Pride: How Movies Map the Human Ego

News
Supporters celebrate Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa's win after Texas Governor Greg Abbott conceded the race during the US midterm elections, in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee
Blue Wave Sweeps Midterms
Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor • November 5, 2026
This image of a Venezuelan flag, the country being represented in the new club at ILS, represents the South American nation.
Maria Corina in Venezuela
Tomas Quiros, Writer • November 4, 2026
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Gemelli Hospital before undergoing lung surgery.
Pope Leo XIV Recovers from Lung Cancer
Lauren Beird, Writer • October 30, 2026
TRENDING STORIES
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Ambassadors underclassmen gather in the gym to take their club picture.

Club Photos in Session

2
The ILS Football team emerges super hyped for each and every game whether at home or away.

Immaculata-La Salle Football: Undefeated

3
The Royal Lions Baseball team align together preparing for a team photo. Though the season has not yet begun, they do practice regularly.

Sports Flash: Royals Fall Sports Updates and Playoff Highlights

4
A venial sin is one that weakens a person's relationship with God without breaking or removing sanctifying grace. Pride is considered a root sin from which all other sins flow, meaning it can be either venial or moral. (Image created on Canva).

Pride: How Movies Map the Human Ego

Opinion
A venial sin is one that weakens a person's relationship with God without breaking or removing sanctifying grace. Pride is considered a root sin from which all other sins flow, meaning it can be either venial or moral. (Image created on Canva).
Pride: How Movies Map the Human Ego
Dani Lang, Writer • October 30, 2026
These teenagers are seen enjoying Halloween activities in South Florida.
Is Halloween Slowly Disappearing?
Camila Andreu, Writer • October 22, 2026
Demonstrators rally outside the Columbia University during a Stop Sexual Violence protest as part of US rallies being held in the wake of the Cornell University rape allegations, in New York City, US, October 8, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Cornell 7: Part II
Mrs. Milagros Beltran and Isabela Steiner • October 20, 2026
Sports
The Royal Lions Baseball team align together preparing for a team photo. Though the season has not yet begun, they do practice regularly.
Sports Flash: Royals Fall Sports Updates and Playoff Highlights
Mr. Nick Fernandez and Victoria Beird • November 5, 2026
Fans watch players prepare before a MLB game in Atlanta.
Milwaukee Makes History: Brewers Claim First World Series Title
Samuel Armas, Writer • November 2, 2026
Junior Connor Heilemann sets up his shot ready to tee off.
Sports Flash: Golf on the Move
Mr. Nick Fernandez and Ozvaldo Ozon IV • October 28, 2026
Recent Stories
This image of a screen from the SLC is one of the many access points scammers use to get your attention and take advantage of you.
Scammers Trick Internet Users
Connor Heilemann, Writer • October 30, 2026

As technology continues to evolve, more people rely on the internet for shopping, communication, and entertainment. However, spending more...

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Meet the Staff
Mystra Toffalo Akil
Mystra Toffalo Akil
News Editor

Mystra Toffalo-Akil is the News Editor. In her free time, she writes, listens to music, and plays tennis. Mystra has been involved in high school journalism for the past four years and is excited to be...

Andres Fernandez
Andres Fernandez
Writer

Andres Fernandez, a junior, is starting his first year in the Royal Courier. Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, he has been playing tennis since he was six-years-old, enjoys cooking, and values quality...

Camila Andreu
Camila Andreu
Writer

Camila Andreu, also known as Cami, is a senior who has been a member of the Girls Varsity Soccer team since her freshman year. Cami is new to journalism and is excited to learn more about writing and reporting....

Entertainment
Sophomore Eva Henricksen cries as she watches “The Notebook.”
Why Return to Stories that Hurt?
Karla Jordan, Writer • October 30, 2026
Illustration of Elizabeth Holmes with the blood sample and the courthouse behind her.
Is “You Can See Everything” Really Worth The Hype?
Sophie Prado, Writer • October 30, 2026
This poster for Clayface is displayed prominently at many AMC theaters.
Clayface Brings New Style to DC Movies
Ethan Silva, Writer • October 28, 2026
Two director's chairs wth Netflix logo sit on a stage in Lucca, Italy, October 31, 2025. Netflix is the platform which just released the Lizzie Borden true crime story just in time for the Halloween holiday. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Lizzie Borden Case: Murders, Trial, and Mystery Behind New Netflix Show
Isabella Abril, Writer • October 21, 2026
Meet Us
Violeta Fausciana
Violeta Fausciana
Sports Co-Editor

Violeta Fausciana was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, only having moved here six years ago. This is Violeta's second year writing for the Royal...

Matteo plays soccer on his free time and spends time with family and friends
Matteo Cupello
Sports Co-Editor

Matteo Cupello, who plays soccer in his free time and enjoys spending time with family and friends, is the Sports C0-Editor for 2026-2027.

Mystra Toffalo Akil
Mystra Toffalo Akil
News Editor

Mystra Toffalo-Akil is the News Editor. In her free time, she writes, listens to music, and plays tennis. Mystra has been involved in high school journalism...

Multimedia
Ms. Cari Benet wears pink on Pink Thursday to show her support for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Think Pink
Layla Duarte, Alvaro Viñas, Isabella Abril, Maria Benites, and Tomas Quiros • October 8, 2026
These juniors are happy to be repping their countries for Hoco week.
World of Sports Day Begins
Isabela Steiner, Isabella Sanchez, Veronica Cedeño, Benjamin Garcia-Urdaneta, Samuel Armas, Stefania Kyriazis, Ozvaldo Ozon IV, Alfredo Tawk, Connor Heilemann, Andres Fernandez, Karla Jordan, Sophie Prado, and Dani Lang • October 8, 2026
Senior Isabella Iamunno poses in her Tacky Tuesday outfit.
Tacky Tuesday Everywhere
Victoria Beird, Lauren Beird, Madison Vega, Alvaro Viñas, Luca Drago, Maria Benites, Camila Andreu, Natalie Reyes, Tomas Quiros, Layla Duarte, and Isabella Abril • October 7, 2026
A fierce struggle results in some memorable moments during tug-of-war.
Let the Games Begin
Ms. Elena Capablanca, Associate Director of Digital Media • October 6, 2026
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