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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
Dani Lang, Writer • October 30, 2026
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
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
A still image taken from an undated drone video released September 12, 2026, shows a destroyed building in Oleshky, Kherson Region, Russian-controlled Ukraine. 34th Separate Marine Brigade "Borysfen"/Handout via REUTERS
Nearly Five Years Later: Why the War in Ukraine Continues
Veronica Cedeño, Writer • October 29, 2026
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
A lone golfer walks across a Trump golf course amidst cut down trees.
Trump’s Plan to Renovate Historic Golf Course Causes Controversy
Isabella Sanchez, Writer • October 28, 2026
TRENDING STORIES
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Junior Connor Heilemann sets up his shot ready to tee off.

Sports Flash: Golf on the Move

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ILS seniors (Julie Alemany, Alessia Cababie, Valentina Bustos, and Valentina Pizarro) get ready to kayak .

Environmental Club Cleans Bay

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These teenagers are seen enjoying Halloween activities in South Florida.

Is Halloween Slowly Disappearing?

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Alejandro Escudero and a fellow sailor brave the wind and waves at a recent Sailing team competition.

Sail Away: Slow Start Light Winds

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Oct 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) before kick off against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Jalen Hurts: From London To The Lungs

Campus Life
ILS seniors (Julie Alemany, Alessia Cababie, Valentina Bustos, and Valentina Pizarro) get ready to kayak .
Environmental Club Cleans Bay
Isabela Steiner, Writer • October 28, 2026

Community service doesn't always have to feel like work. On Saturday, October 24, students from Immaculata-La...

Senior Danielle Ramirez paints her parking spot selecting different shades of pink.
Senior Parking Spot Painting Delayed by Rain
Victoria Beird, Writer • October 22, 2026

Every year, seniors at Immaculata-La Salle High School look forward to one of the most exciting traditions...

Immaculata-La Salle students and Miami Learning Experience participants come together during the annual Miracle Walk on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Walking Together: ILS Celebrates Annual Miracle Walk
Natalie Reyes, Writer • October 22, 2026

Every year, students from Miami Learning Experience School visit ILS to participate in this special event....

Features
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...

Rado brand manager shows insight on the life of the job
Inside the Mind of a Brand Manager
Matteo Cupello, Sports Co-Editor • October 28, 2026

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.
Out of Sight
Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor • October 28, 2026

TRENDING STORIES
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Junior Connor Heilemann sets up his shot ready to tee off.

Sports Flash: Golf on the Move

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ILS seniors (Julie Alemany, Alessia Cababie, Valentina Bustos, and Valentina Pizarro) get ready to kayak .

Environmental Club Cleans Bay

3
These teenagers are seen enjoying Halloween activities in South Florida.

Is Halloween Slowly Disappearing?

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Alejandro Escudero and a fellow sailor brave the wind and waves at a recent Sailing team competition.

Sail Away: Slow Start Light Winds

News
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
A still image taken from an undated drone video released September 12, 2026, shows a destroyed building in Oleshky, Kherson Region, Russian-controlled Ukraine. 34th Separate Marine Brigade "Borysfen"/Handout via REUTERS
Nearly Five Years Later: Why the War in Ukraine Continues
Veronica Cedeño, Writer • October 29, 2026
A lone golfer walks across a Trump golf course amidst cut down trees.
Trump’s Plan to Renovate Historic Golf Course Causes Controversy
Isabella Sanchez, Writer • October 28, 2026
TRENDING STORIES
1
Junior Connor Heilemann sets up his shot ready to tee off.

Sports Flash: Golf on the Move

2
ILS seniors (Julie Alemany, Alessia Cababie, Valentina Bustos, and Valentina Pizarro) get ready to kayak .

Environmental Club Cleans Bay

3
These teenagers are seen enjoying Halloween activities in South Florida.

Is Halloween Slowly Disappearing?

4
Alejandro Escudero and a fellow sailor brave the wind and waves at a recent Sailing team competition.

Sail Away: Slow Start Light Winds

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
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
Oct 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) before kick off against the Los Angeles Rams at Lincoln Financial Field. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/ File Photo
Jalen Hurts: From London To The Lungs
Stefania Kyriazis, Writer • October 28, 2026
Alejandro Escudero and a fellow sailor brave the wind and waves at a recent Sailing team competition.
Sail Away: Slow Start Light Winds
Mr. Nick Fernandez and Alvaro Viñas • October 21, 2026
Recent Stories
Sophomore Eva Henricksen cries as she watches “The Notebook.”
Why Return to Stories that Hurt?
Karla Jordan, Writer • October 30, 2026

You have tears running down your cheeks; you just finished the saddest movie you’ve ever seen. But despite the tears, you loved the experience...

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Meet the Staff
Maria Benites
Maria Benites
Writer

Senior Maria Benites, also known as Majo, joins the Royal Courier for the first time. Outside of school she plays soccer as a midfielder.

Samuel Armas
Samuel Armas
Writer

Samuel Armas is a first-year student at the Royal Career. He plays soccer at ILS and also outside of school. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, and making memories. He is...

Isabella Sanchez
Isabella Sanchez
Writer

Isabella, a senior, was born and raised in Miami. She loves trying new restaurants, shopping, and hanging out with her friends. She is currently in her fourth year as an ILS cheerleader and is a member...

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
Victoria Beird
Victoria Beird
Writer

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...

Veronica Cedeño
Veronica Cedeño
Writer

Veronica who is new to the staff this year appreciates the beach, listening to music, and hanging out with friends during her free time.

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.

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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