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Though she has yet to be seen, preferring to keep a low profile, artist Danna Chalela managed to capture her likeness.
Campus Life
Some ILS students who drive themselves to school park on the Track Field if they do not have an assigned parking space.
Navigating Daily Rush to Class
Vittorio Buttice, Opinion Editor • September 2, 2026

Every morning, ILS and other Miami-Dade County students get ready to go to school, whether taking the...

Students receive the Eucharist during an Immaculata-La Salle Mass celebrate their faith as one community of believers.
Immaculata-La Salle Comes Together for Welcome Mass
Ivanna Peñalver, Campus Life Co-Editor • September 2, 2026

The Immaculata-La Salle community will come together for its first Catholic Mass of the 2026–2027 school...

Seniors celebrate their final year together as the Class of 2027 Royals.
Freshman and Senior Day: ILS Students Bond
Ivanna Penalver, Campus Life Co-Editor • August 27, 2026

Freshmen and seniors had a chance to bond through a number of games, laughs and some advice on how to...

Features
A tractor removes sargassum seaweed from a beach covered in the algae along Mexico's Caribbean coast, where growing accumulations linked to climate change are driving visitors away and threatening businesses that depend on tourism, in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, July 24, 2026. REUTERS/Paola Chiomante
Florida and Other Coastal Cities Face a New Normal as Massive Seaweed Blooms Smother the Coast
Vittorio Buttice, Opinion Editor • August 27, 2026

Along Florida’s costs, there is a rise of seaweed that has changed beautiful beaches into thick, brown...

Martin Bermudez grows his TikTok platform through popular Brazilian dances.
From TikTok Dances to Brand Deals:
Jala Tabraue, Editor-in-Chief • August 27, 2026

What started as posting videos for fun has turned into something much bigger for 17-year-old TikTok creator...

A common black hawk stands atop mountains of sargassum, the seaweed which has been plaguing the Miami shoreline for months. Like sargassum, water hyacinth can also be a destructive plant which harms the surrounding environment.
Making Plastic Optional
Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor • August 27, 2026
Who Is Joseph Nguthiru? A Nairobi based Kenyan climate engineer and entrepreneur, Joseph Nguthiru made something that sounded  impossible, into a reality. Having studied civil and environmental engineering at the Everton University in Kenya, his plan came into play. Today, he is the founder and CEO of HyaPak, a company that originally started as his...
News
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary in Manizales, Colombia suffered structural damage during the recent earthquake.
Devastating 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia
Mystra Toffalo Akil, News Editor • August 19, 2026
As public school classrooms continue to empty with students using the Step Up Scholarship to attend private schools, Florida K-12 education is undergoing massive changes.
Florida Vouchers Spark Teacher Migration
Vittorio Buttice, Opinion Editor • August 18, 2026
Outside the 800 building, a blue recycling bin features the familiar arrows which symbolize recycling.
Battery Recycling Harms Communities
Zain Abu Nassar, Writer • June 2, 2026
Opinion
The gorgeous ocean we need to protect.
Plastic Crisis Impacts Miami Beach
Sienna Daughton-Weill, Writer • May 28, 2026
This image is representative of the millions of American teens studying for their classes trying to keep up with multiple tasks.
The “Busy-ness” Epidemic
Mystra Toffalo Akil, News Editor • May 28, 2026
This collage features multiple ads featured on YouTube selling either particular products or subscriptions.
This Is An Ad
Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor • May 7, 2026
Sports
Junior Jayvion Robinson steps on the field ready for another exciting Varsity Football game.
Varsity Volleyball Rallies
Mr. Nick Fernandez and Violeta Fausciana • September 2, 2026
This image reveals the size and scope of Inter Miami’s new stadium, the Nu Stadium.
Messi leads Miami to Huge Win
Matteo Cupello, Sports Co-Editor • September 1, 2026
Senior Kevin Matas rests on the field after a long game.
More Than a Game: Commitment in High School Football
Violeta Fausciana, Sports Co-Editor • August 27, 2026
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Entertainment
Marvel’s Avengers returns as *Endgame* prepares fans for Doomsday.
Marvel Brings Back Endgame to Prepare Fans for Avengers: Doomsday
Jala Tabraue, Editor-in-Chief • September 2, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey prepares to bring Homer’s epic onscreen.
Nolan Brings Odyssey to Life
Jala Tabraue, Editor-in-Chief • August 19, 2026
Dark secrets, disturbing visions, and fear consume every moment in OBSESSION.
“OBSESSION” Leaves Audiences Terrified and Talking
Ivanna Penalver, Campus Life Co-Editor • May 28, 2026
This collage reflects some highlights from the 2026 American Music Awards, including major performances, celebrity appearances, and memorable wins.
The 2026 American Music Awards Spark Conversation
Emma Stolk • May 28, 2026
Multimedia
Sister Teresa Gutierrez, FMA, is often found in the SLC on most days.
The Student Learning Center – A Space for Quiet Innovation
May 12, 2026
Student Luciana Gadala-Maria, Junior, adjusts her hair near the parking lot as she prepares to head to her next class.
Juniors Focus on Academics
Jala Tabraue, Editor-in-Chief • May 12, 2026
This behind the scenes picture captures the Drama Club’s Matilda production from a year ago.
Drama Club at ILS in Full Swing
Adriana Velasco, News Editor • May 6, 2026
These Monster Energy drinks, among other brands, can be found on the shelves of most grocery and convenience stores.
Sophie Garcia Examines Impact of Energy Drinks
Sophie Garcia and Jala Tabraue • May 6, 2026
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