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RECENT STORIES
The ILS Royal Lions huddle up for a picture together on the soccer field.
Sports Flash: Soccer Already Dominating
Nick Fernendez and Sophie Prado • November 12, 2026
Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - November 1, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium alongside race winner Red Bull's Max Verstappen and second-placed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton after finishing third in the race and clinching the 2026 Formula One World Championship REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez
Antonelli Ends Italy’s 73-Year F1 Championship Drought
Andres Fernandez and Connor Heilemann • November 12, 2026
The ILS Royals show Thanksgiving spirit through fall decorations like these just outside the cafeteria.
Miami Residents Get Ready with Family, Food and Traditions
Ozvaldo Ozon IV, Writer • November 12, 2026
The Cat in the Hat (2026) movie poster features original Dr. Seuss elements with the Cat’s iconic striped hat and all of the Things.
The Cat in the Hat: A Story That Never Ages
Karla Jordan, Writer • November 12, 2026
Governor-elect Byron Donalds takes in all the cheering after winning governor of Florida at his election party in the Hard Rock Casino Seminole.
Inside Byron Donalds’ Victory Party: Florida’s Next Chapter
Dani Lang, Writer • November 12, 2026
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election, gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Brazils Historic Re-election
Luca Drago, Writer • November 12, 2026
Starbucks festively celebrates Christmas with its diverse annual holiday menu.
Starbucks Welcomes Holidays with New Flavors
Jala Tabraue, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 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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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

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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
This Encounter Towards Christ #89 Fall and Spring retreat from last year illustrates the many participants who joined then. This weekend ETC will host its 90th one.
Preview: Encounter Towards Christ
Stefania Kyriazis, Writer • November 12, 2026

For three days, the notifications will go silent, the pressure of PSAT scores for juniors will go away,...

Ambassadors underclassmen gather in the gym to take their club picture.
Club Photos in Session
Maria Benites, Writer • November 5, 2026

Students at Immaculata-La Salle High School recently gathered for club photos, giving members the opportunity...

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...

Features
The ILS Royals show Thanksgiving spirit through fall decorations like these just outside the cafeteria.
Miami Residents Get Ready with Family, Food and Traditions
Ozvaldo Ozon IV, Writer • November 12, 2026

As Thanksgiving approaches November 26, families across Miami are preparing to celebrate the holiday...

Starbucks festively celebrates Christmas with its diverse annual holiday menu.
Starbucks Welcomes Holidays with New Flavors
Jala Tabraue, Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2026

Starbucks is bringing Christmas flavors back to its menu, giving customers new drinks and familiar favorites...

A statue of Our Lady of Lourdes stands in a quiet campus courtyard, offering a peaceful space for students and faculty to reflect and pray during the back-to-back observances of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day
Not Just Back-to-Back Dates: Understanding All Saints’ and All Souls’
Alfredo Tawk, Writer • November 12, 2026

For many high school students, November 1st and November 2nd blend together as just another pair of consecutive...

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

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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

News
Governor-elect Byron Donalds takes in all the cheering after winning governor of Florida at his election party in the Hard Rock Casino Seminole.
Inside Byron Donalds’ Victory Party: Florida’s Next Chapter
Dani Lang, Writer • November 12, 2026
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election, gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Brazils Historic Re-election
Luca Drago, Writer • November 12, 2026
Tesla unveils its long-delayed Roadster nearly a decade after first revealing a next-generation version of its original electric sports ​car, at a launch event in Waco, Texas, US, on October 15, 2026, in this still image taken from a handout video. Tesla/Handout via REUTERS
Tesla’s New Flying Car: Would You Actually Buy One?
Camila Andreu, Writer • November 6, 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
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

Opinion
Immaculata La Salle students Liam Terry and Brandon Tinoco open their college acceptance letters.
Too Young to Know, Too Old to Wait: Pressure of Growing Up
Camila Andreu, Writer • November 12, 2026
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
Sports
The ILS Royal Lions huddle up for a picture together on the soccer field.
Sports Flash: Soccer Already Dominating
Nick Fernendez and Sophie Prado • November 12, 2026
Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - November 1, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium alongside race winner Red Bull's Max Verstappen and second-placed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton after finishing third in the race and clinching the 2026 Formula One World Championship REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez
Antonelli Ends Italy’s 73-Year F1 Championship Drought
Andres Fernandez and Connor Heilemann • November 12, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo playing against Spain during the 2026 World Cup, his last major international tournament for Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo Retires from Portuguese National Team
Ethan Silva, Writer • November 12, 2026
Recent Stories
The Cat in the Hat (2026) movie poster features original Dr. Seuss elements with the Cat’s iconic striped hat and all of the Things.
The Cat in the Hat: A Story That Never Ages
Karla Jordan, Writer • November 12, 2026

For generations, a rainy day, an empty house, gloomy children, and an unusually mischievous cat have been the start of an unforgettable adventure....

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Meet the Staff
Sophomore Tomas Quiros, who transferred from Christopher Columbus High School, is new to the ILS Royals Varsity Football Team.
Tomas Quiros
Writer

Tomas plays football for the ILS Royal Lions as a kicker. This is his first year as part of the Royal Courier.

Connor Heilemann
Connor Heilemann
Writer

Junior Connor Heilemann is in his first year of journalism, and likes to travel across the U.S. as well as play competitive golf.

Ethan Silva
Ethan Silva
Writer

Ethan, a sophomore in ILS, is a writer who is excited to be a part of the Royal Courier. He likes to play soccer for his club, travel, and hang out with friends and family.

Entertainment
The Cat in the Hat (2026) movie poster features original Dr. Seuss elements with the Cat’s iconic striped hat and all of the Things.
The Cat in the Hat: A Story That Never Ages
Karla Jordan, Writer • November 12, 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
This poster for Clayface is displayed prominently at many AMC theaters.
Clayface Brings New Style to DC Movies
Ethan Silva, Writer • October 28, 2026
Meet Us
Dani Lang
Dani Lang
Writer

Beyond traveling and shopping, sophomore Dani is a film lover whose fascination with great movie scripts inspired her own drive to write.

Sophomore Tomas Quiros, who transferred from Christopher Columbus High School, is new to the ILS Royals Varsity Football Team.
Tomas Quiros
Writer

Tomas plays football for the ILS Royal Lions as a kicker. This is his first year as part of the Royal Courier.

Jala Tabraue
Jala Tabraue
Editor-in-Chief

Senior Jala Tabraue enjoys watching romcoms and hanging out with her friends. Apart from that she loves being with her family, travel, shopping, and is...

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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