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The junior class gets excited ahead of the Color Wars Pep Rally.

Homecoming Week in Full Effect

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Seniors Gabriela Punzo, Valentina Esperante, and Sebastian Castro celebrate Tacky Tuesday.

Tacky Tuesday Takes Over ILS During Homecoming Week

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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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Senior Isabella Iamunno poses in her Tacky Tuesday outfit.

Tacky Tuesday Everywhere

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A fierce struggle results in some memorable moments during tug-of-war.

Let the Games Begin

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Mr. Wesley Tobbit teaches Business Dual Enrollment and AI In The World at ILS.
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The big red busses are lined up on the track in front of the gym awaiting donations from Royal Lions.
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Ozvaldo Ozon IV, Writer • October 14, 2026
Senior Zoe Pazos, a member of the SALTT executive board, shares a moment with two children in a classroom.
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Campus Life
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...

President Sofia Fink and members Luca Huidobro and Alessandra Malagon get ready for the Club Fair.
DECA Brings Leadership and Business Opportunities to ILS
Violeta Fausciana, Sports Co-Editor • October 8, 2026

Students at Immaculata-La Salle High School have many opportunities to get involved in clubs that can...

Seniors Gabriela Punzo, Valentina Esperante, and Sebastian Castro celebrate Tacky Tuesday.
Tacky Tuesday Takes Over ILS During Homecoming Week
Jala Tabraue, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2026

Homecoming Week at ILS is always filled with school spirit, but Tacky Tuesday gave students the chance...

Features
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...

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

The ILS halls are filled with conversations about the PSAT’s and how everyone prepares and perceives...

Honey Veil’s cozy bakery entrance welcomes South Miami’s growing matcha obsession as evidenced by its long weekend lines.
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Natalie Reyes, Writer • October 8, 2026

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TRENDING STORIES
1
The junior class gets excited ahead of the Color Wars Pep Rally.

Homecoming Week in Full Effect

2
Seniors Gabriela Punzo, Valentina Esperante, and Sebastian Castro celebrate Tacky Tuesday.

Tacky Tuesday Takes Over ILS During Homecoming Week

3
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

4
Senior Isabella Iamunno poses in her Tacky Tuesday outfit.

Tacky Tuesday Everywhere

News
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.
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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
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Victoria Beird, Writer • October 7, 2026
TRENDING STORIES
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The junior class gets excited ahead of the Color Wars Pep Rally.

Homecoming Week in Full Effect

2
Seniors Gabriela Punzo, Valentina Esperante, and Sebastian Castro celebrate Tacky Tuesday.

Tacky Tuesday Takes Over ILS During Homecoming Week

3
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

4
Senior Isabella Iamunno poses in her Tacky Tuesday outfit.

Tacky Tuesday Everywhere

Opinion
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
A tennis coach at Salvadore Park in Coral Gables teaches her players proper serving technique.
Student-Athletes Balance Drive to Succeed
Andres Fernandez, Writer • October 5, 2026
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Sports
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
ILS Cross Country runners at their meet, wearing medals awarded to athletes who placed in the top 20.
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Mr. Nick Fernandez and Isabella Abril • October 7, 2026
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TRENDING STORIES
1
The junior class gets excited ahead of the Color Wars Pep Rally.

Homecoming Week in Full Effect

2
Seniors Gabriela Punzo, Valentina Esperante, and Sebastian Castro celebrate Tacky Tuesday.

Tacky Tuesday Takes Over ILS During Homecoming Week

3
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

4
Senior Isabella Iamunno poses in her Tacky Tuesday outfit.

Tacky Tuesday Everywhere

5
A fierce struggle results in some memorable moments during tug-of-war.

Let the Games Begin

Entertainment
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
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
Buddy appears with the children before the colorful television world begins to take a darker turn.
Buddy Turns Children’s Television Into Horror Movie
Veronica Cedeño, Writer • October 1, 2026
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Ms. Cari Benet wears pink on Pink Thursday to show her support for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Senior Isabella Iamunno poses in her Tacky Tuesday outfit.
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The junior class gets excited ahead of the Color Wars Pep Rally.
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Multimedia
Ms. Cari Benet wears pink on Pink Thursday to show her support for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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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.
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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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Lauren Beird is a first year journalism student with two sisters, a dog, and a cat. After playing soccer for most of her life, Lauren recently stopped...

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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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Victoria Beird is a senior who enjoys staying active and doing Pilates. In her free time, she loves hanging out with her friends and making fun memories...

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