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TRENDING STORIES
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A male peacock, characterized by its green and blue feathers, rest on a tree branch in front of the St. Kieran’s rectory.

Peafowl Invasive Species Grow In Miami-Dade County

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Junior Matteo Cupello celebrates after scoring a goal during his soccer match.

Matteo Cupello: Student, Friend, Soccer Player

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Megan Skiendiel, Lara Raj, Yoonchae Jeong and Daniela Avanzini from KATSEYE perform live during the Citi Concerts Series at on NBC's TODAY show, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, August 14, 2026.

KATSEYE’s Global Rise Reaches Miami

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Fans gather around the III Points sign, celebrating Miami’s exciting music festival.

III Points 2026: Miami Beat Comes Alive

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The big red busses are lined up on the track in front of the gym awaiting donations from Royal Lions.

ILS HOSA Hosts Blood Drive to Save Lives

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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
This Spirit Halloween pop up store in Miami has many a costume ideas to choose from for those who are undecided.
Three Fun and Exciting Halloween Costume Ideas
Luca Drago, Writer • October 21, 2026
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay speaks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Benites, Writer • October 21, 2026
The Lionettes eye-catching fundraiser poster displays the green and gold Pura Vida bracelet.
Lionettes Continue Pura Vida Bracelet Fundraiser
Maddie Vega, Writer • October 21, 2026
III Points was filled with fun times and good vibes brimming with musical energy and jubilant vibes.
October: Full of Activities
Tomas Quiros, Writer • October 21, 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
CLEO’s Senior Education and Outreach Manager, Mr. Owen Gaither, educates ILS students about the adverse impacts of climate change during in presentation in the school cafeteria.
CLEO Institute’s Tireless Battle Against Climate Change
Andres Fernandez, Writer • October 20, 2026
Campus Life
The Lionettes eye-catching fundraiser poster displays the green and gold Pura Vida bracelet.
Lionettes Continue Pura Vida Bracelet Fundraiser
Maddie Vega, Writer • October 21, 2026

The ILS Lionettes Dance Team held a Pura Vida bracelet fundraiser October 19 and 20 during all three...

CLEO’s Senior Education and Outreach Manager, Mr. Owen Gaither, educates ILS students about the adverse impacts of climate change during in presentation in the school cafeteria.
CLEO Institute’s Tireless Battle Against Climate Change
Andres Fernandez, Writer • October 20, 2026

Here’s a thought, whenever the entire campus floods, it doesn’t matter if you are wealthy, poor,...

The big red busses are lined up on the track in front of the gym awaiting donations from Royal Lions.
ILS HOSA Hosts Blood Drive to Save Lives
Ozvaldo Ozon IV, Writer • October 14, 2026

UPDATE: 2:40 PM-According to One Blood, by the end of the afternoon, they had collected enough blood...

Features
This Spirit Halloween pop up store in Miami has many a costume ideas to choose from for those who are undecided.
Three Fun and Exciting Halloween Costume Ideas
Luca Drago, Writer • October 21, 2026

As Halloween approaches Oct. 31, students and families are searching for creative costume ideas that...

The ubiquity of cell phones is one of the primary reasons students are not getting enough sleep.
How Lack of Sleep Affects Students
Matteo Cupello, Sports Co-Editor • October 16, 2026

Many students struggle to get enough sleep because of homework, sports and spending too much time on...

Mr. Wesley Tobbit teaches Business Dual Enrollment and AI In The World at ILS.
Student Owned: Rise of Young Entrepreneurs
Dani Lang, Writer • October 14, 2026

Gen Z isn’t waiting for college or an average 9-5 to start making money anymore as instead they are...

TRENDING STORIES
1
A male peacock, characterized by its green and blue feathers, rest on a tree branch in front of the St. Kieran’s rectory.

Peafowl Invasive Species Grow In Miami-Dade County

2
Junior Matteo Cupello celebrates after scoring a goal during his soccer match.

Matteo Cupello: Student, Friend, Soccer Player

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Megan Skiendiel, Lara Raj, Yoonchae Jeong and Daniela Avanzini from KATSEYE perform live during the Citi Concerts Series at on NBC's TODAY show, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, August 14, 2026.

KATSEYE’s Global Rise Reaches Miami

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Fans gather around the III Points sign, celebrating Miami’s exciting music festival.

III Points 2026: Miami Beat Comes Alive

News
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay speaks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands, October 13, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw
Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
Maria Benites, Writer • October 21, 2026
This image is a replica of the Santa Maria, one of the three ships on which Christopher Columbus and his crew sailed upon to reach the Caribbean.
Columbus Day Sparks Debate
Connor Heilemann, Writer • October 14, 2026
This logo for PISA symbolizes the worldwide test used to evaluate teenagers’ academic performances and real- world problem solving.
2025 PISA Scores Released to Public
Ethan Silva, Writer • October 14, 2026
TRENDING STORIES
1
A male peacock, characterized by its green and blue feathers, rest on a tree branch in front of the St. Kieran’s rectory.

Peafowl Invasive Species Grow In Miami-Dade County

2
Junior Matteo Cupello celebrates after scoring a goal during his soccer match.

Matteo Cupello: Student, Friend, Soccer Player

3
Megan Skiendiel, Lara Raj, Yoonchae Jeong and Daniela Avanzini from KATSEYE perform live during the Citi Concerts Series at on NBC's TODAY show, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, August 14, 2026.

KATSEYE’s Global Rise Reaches Miami

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Fans gather around the III Points sign, celebrating Miami’s exciting music festival.

III Points 2026: Miami Beat Comes Alive

Opinion
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
Senior Zoe Pazos, a member of the SALTT executive board, shares a moment with two children in a classroom.
Is Community Service Really Necessary for Graduation?
Veronica Cedeño, Writer • October 14, 2026
A student wears a Jane Doe name tag during a Justice for Survivors rally at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 5, 2026. REUTERS/Lauren Petracca
Cornell 7: Lesson in Morality and Responsibility
Isabela Steiner, Writer • October 14, 2026
Recent Stories
Sports
Alexandra Gonzalez Casar warms up while focusing on competing for a win or go home first round quarterfinal game.
Sports Flash: Royals Compete First Two Weeks October
Mr. Nick Fernandez and Stefania Kyriazis • October 14, 2026
With complete focus on the court, player #2 sets up a scoring opportunity in front of the spectator stands during a volleyball game.
Volleyball Set Up
Isabela Steiner, Writer • October 8, 2026
Anthony Gerald III, Adrian Bisbal, and Christian Guillume lock in for the SJN Friday Salesian Bowl.
Behind the Scenes
Ozvaldo Ozon IV, Writer • October 8, 2026
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TRENDING STORIES
1
A male peacock, characterized by its green and blue feathers, rest on a tree branch in front of the St. Kieran’s rectory.

Peafowl Invasive Species Grow In Miami-Dade County

2
Junior Matteo Cupello celebrates after scoring a goal during his soccer match.

Matteo Cupello: Student, Friend, Soccer Player

3
Megan Skiendiel, Lara Raj, Yoonchae Jeong and Daniela Avanzini from KATSEYE perform live during the Citi Concerts Series at on NBC's TODAY show, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, August 14, 2026.

KATSEYE’s Global Rise Reaches Miami

4
Fans gather around the III Points sign, celebrating Miami’s exciting music festival.

III Points 2026: Miami Beat Comes Alive

5
The big red busses are lined up on the track in front of the gym awaiting donations from Royal Lions.

ILS HOSA Hosts Blood Drive to Save Lives

Entertainment
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
III Points was filled with fun times and good vibes brimming with musical energy and jubilant vibes.
October: Full of Activities
Tomas Quiros, Writer • October 21, 2026
Megan Skiendiel, Lara Raj, Yoonchae Jeong and Daniela Avanzini from KATSEYE perform live during the Citi Concerts Series at on NBC's TODAY show, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, August 14, 2026.
KATSEYE’s Global Rise Reaches Miami
Karla Jordan, Writer • October 14, 2026
This screenshot of the Fandango website illustrates when you can purchase tickets to view Resident Evil.
Resident Evil: Horror and Action
Isabella Sanchez, Writer • October 14, 2026
RECENT STORIES
Fans gather around the III Points sign, celebrating Miami’s exciting music festival.
III Points 2026: Miami Beat Comes Alive
Samuel Armas, Writer • October 14, 2026
Josh Hartnett poses on the red carpet for the premiere of ‘Verity’, in New York City, US, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis
Verity: Worth Watching?
Sophie Prado, Writer • October 14, 2026
Senior Ozvaldo IV Ozon takes an SAT Suite prep session for the upcoming fall SAT date.
ILS Students Prepare PSAT
Andres Fernandez, Writer • October 14, 2026
Director Alejandro G. Inarritu, Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki and cast members Tom Cruise, Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Huller, Jesse Plemons, Emma D'Arcy, attend the "Digger" world premiere in London, Britain, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Digger: Immersive Apocalyptic Absurdist Dark Comedy
Benjamin Garcia-Urdaneta, Writer • October 14, 2026
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
Honey Veil’s cozy bakery entrance welcomes South Miami’s growing matcha obsession as evidenced by its long weekend lines.
Honey Veil Brings Matcha and Family Traditions to South Miami
Natalie Reyes, Writer • 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
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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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Natalie Reyes
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Natalie Reyes is a senior at ILS presently enrolled in her first year of journalism. During her free time, she enjoys going to Pilates and drinking matcha....

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Alvaro Viñas
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Álvaro Viñas Standt is a junior who has been in band since freshman year is in his first year of journalism. Outside of school he does wing foil and...

Ivanna Penalver
Ivanna Penalver
Campus Life Co-Editor

Ivanna, a junior in her second year with the Royal Courier, is originally from Venezuela. Ivanna enjoys going out with her friends and to the beach in...

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