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RECENT STORIES
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
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
Veronica Cedeño, Writer • November 4, 2026
This screenshot of Naviance, the website where students can find college visits at ILS and sign up, is a familiar site on many junior and senior student iPads
College Presentations Assist Juniors and Seniors in Preparing for Futures\
Isabella Abril, Writer • November 4, 2026
Giant Día de los Muertos figures bring colorful celebrations to life in Miami.
Día de los Muertos: History Behind Day of the Dead
Maddie Vega, Writer • November 4, 2026
Researchers from the University of Miami tag sharks in Biscayne Bay
Marine Science Students Tag Sharks in Biscayne Bay
Alvaro Viñas, Writer • November 4, 2026
This image of a Venezuelan flag, the country being represented in the new club at ILS, represents the South American nation.
Maria Corina in Venezuela
Tomas Quiros, Writer • November 4, 2026
Fans watch players prepare before a MLB game in Atlanta.
Milwaukee Makes History: Brewers Claim First World Series Title
Samuel Armas, Writer • November 2, 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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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

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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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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

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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
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...

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
Veronica Cedeño, Writer • November 4, 2026

Immaculata-La Salle High School is bringing the world in Dr. Seuss to life with its upcoming production...

This screenshot of Naviance, the website where students can find college visits at ILS and sign up, is a familiar site on many junior and senior student iPads
College Presentations Assist Juniors and Seniors in Preparing for Futures\
Isabella Abril, Writer • November 4, 2026

As college becomes a bigger part of students’ futures, presentations from college representatives can...

Features
Giant Día de los Muertos figures bring colorful celebrations to life in Miami.
Día de los Muertos: History Behind Day of the Dead
Maddie Vega, Writer • November 4, 2026

Every year on November 1 and 2, families celebrate Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the...

Researchers from the University of Miami tag sharks in Biscayne Bay
Marine Science Students Tag Sharks in Biscayne Bay
Alvaro Viñas, Writer • November 4, 2026

Students from the marine science classes recently had the opportunity to visit Biscayne Bay and participate...

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...

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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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

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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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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

News
This image of a Venezuelan flag, the country being represented in the new club at ILS, represents the South American nation.
Maria Corina in Venezuela
Tomas Quiros, Writer • November 4, 2026
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Gemelli Hospital before undergoing lung surgery.
Pope Leo XIV Recovers from Lung Cancer
Lauren Beird, 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
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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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

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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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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

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
Fans watch players prepare before a MLB game in Atlanta.
Milwaukee Makes History: Brewers Claim First World Series Title
Samuel Armas, Writer • November 2, 2026
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
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
Alfredo Tawk
Alfredo Tawk
Writer

Sophomore Alfredo Tawk is originally from Colombia, loves learning new languages, and is a Barça fan. Apart from that, he likes to travel, cook, play soccer, and is trilingual speaking not only Spanish...

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.

Joshua Rocha
Joshua Rocha
Campus Life Co-Editor

Josh, the Campus Life Co-Editor, is also a member of the Legal STEAM program and serves the Key Club Executive Board as Secretary.

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
Vittorio Buttice
Vittorio Buttice
Opinion Editor

Vittorio, who enjoys snow skiing over the winter holidays, is the Opinion Editor.

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Karla Jordan
Writer

Karla is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and traveling. She is also...

Violeta Fausciana
Violeta Fausciana
Sports Co-Editor

Violeta Fausciana was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, only having moved here six years ago. This is Violeta's second year writing for the Royal...

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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