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TRENDING STORIES
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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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This image of the Metrorail features of the northbound train approaching the University station in the heart of Coral Gables.

One Piece of Miami Changes Population Forever

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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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Floods continue to occur all across Miami and in particular on the ILS campus as it is so close to Biscayne Bay.

Rain Spoils Daily Life at ILS

RECENT STORIES
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
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
A rosary sits ready for students to pray together and reflect.
School Rosary Brings Students Together
Ivanna Penalver, Campus Life Co-Editor • October 8, 2026
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
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
ILS Cross Country runners at their meet, wearing medals awarded to athletes who placed in the top 20.
Royal Lions Wins and Medals Keep Rolling
Mr. Nick Fernandez and Isabella Abril • October 7, 2026
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
Campus Life
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...

The junior class gets excited ahead of the Color Wars Pep Rally.
Homecoming Week in Full Effect
Luca Drago, Writer • October 7, 2026

The halls of Immaculata-La Salle High School erupted with unprecedented energy this week as students...

Features
A rosary sits ready for students to pray together and reflect.
School Rosary Brings Students Together
Ivanna Penalver, Campus Life Co-Editor • October 8, 2026

At Immaculata-La Salle, students come together to pray the Rosary as a way to strengthen their faith...

Customers line up at DIGGIN to enjoy its fresh and sweet desserts.
DIGGIN’ Serves Sweetness
Maddie Vega, Writer • October 7, 2026

A new dessert spot is bringing a sweet experience to Miami in Aventura Mall. DIGGIN’ combines freshly...

Candy varieties to choose from can be found at one of the many vending machines on the ILS campus.
Judging Best Halloween Candies
Isabella Abril, Writer • October 6, 2026

Halloween is here which means it is now candy season. With so many sweet treats to choose from, some...

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
This image of the Metrorail features of the northbound train approaching the University station in the heart of Coral Gables.

One Piece of Miami Changes Population Forever

4
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

News
Ed Sheeran performs during the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert at Madison Square Garden, in New York City, U.S., December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Macklemore and Ed Sheeran Controversy Sparks Debate Among Fans
Victoria Beird, Writer • October 7, 2026
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico faced restrictions as tensions over White House press access grow.
Trump Blocks CNN From White House as Fight Over Press Access Grows
Alvaro Viñas, Writer • October 7, 2026
Satellite imagery tracking Hurricane Lowell shows the storm churning near Honolulu.
Miami Students React as Hurricane Lowell Devastates Hawaiian Islands
Vittorio Buttice, Opinion Editor • October 1, 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
This image of the Metrorail features of the northbound train approaching the University station in the heart of Coral Gables.

One Piece of Miami Changes Population Forever

4
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

Opinion
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
This image of the Metrorail features of the northbound train approaching the University station in the heart of Coral Gables.
One Piece of Miami Changes Population Forever
Benjamin Garcia-Urdaneta, Writer • October 1, 2026
Students takes notes as teacher, Ms. Maria-Teresa De Leon, explains a lesson to her Anatomy I class.
College Applications Pressure High School Seniors
Isabella Sanchez, Writer • September 11, 2026
Recent Stories
Sports
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.
Royal Lions Wins and Medals Keep Rolling
Mr. Nick Fernandez and Isabella Abril • October 7, 2026
Junior Matteo Cupello celebrates after scoring a goal during his soccer match.
Matteo Cupello: Student, Friend, Soccer Player
Samuel Armas, Writer • October 6, 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
This image of the Metrorail features of the northbound train approaching the University station in the heart of Coral Gables.

One Piece of Miami Changes Population Forever

4
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

5
Floods continue to occur all across Miami and in particular on the ILS campus as it is so close to Biscayne Bay.

Rain Spoils Daily Life at ILS

Entertainment
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
This image features the elements Rockstar is using to promote its newest version of GTA.
Upcoming Debut of GTA 6
Connor Heilemann, Writer • October 1, 2026
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama poses for a photograph inside her Infinity Mirrored Room installation titled "The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away" during a media preview of her new exhibition at the David Zwirner gallery in New York November 7, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Yayoi Kusama Leaves Behind World of Color/Infinity
Violeta Fausciana, Sports Co-Editor • October 1, 2026
The Paramount water tower on the Paramount Studio lot in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, September 17, 2026. Actress Catherine O'Hara starred in a Paramount produced film, Orange County, in 2002. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Remembering Catherine O’Hara: A Legacy of Laughter
Violeta Fausciana, Sports Co-Editor • September 23, 2026
RECENT STORIES
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
Father Jesus Ferras, ISP leads students into a sacred moment of Eucharistic adoration at ETC #89.
ETC Brings Students Together in Faith and Friendship
Maria Benites, Writer • 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
A Meli Frozen Yogurt employee prepares a cup of frozen yogurt with toppings while fresh fruit and other choices are displayed.
Meli Frozen Yogurt Opens New Location in South Miami
Camila Andreu, Writer • October 6, 2026
Sophomore Juliana Quintana brings her creativity to life through every sketch she creates.
Juliana Quintana: Moved by Art
Alvaro Viñas, Writer • October 6, 2026
The junior class overwhelmed everyone at the annual Homecoming Pep Rally with their incredible spirit.
Homecoming Pep Rally Launches Color Wars
Ms. Cristina Ramirez, Adviser • October 6, 2026
Multimedia
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
The junior class overwhelmed everyone at the annual Homecoming Pep Rally with their incredible spirit.
Homecoming Pep Rally Launches Color Wars
Ms. Cristina Ramirez, Adviser • October 6, 2026
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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...

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Ellie McKenna
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Ellie McKenna has been a student at ILS for three years and is now a junior. She is a big fan of animals, and has three cats. She loves to spend time with...

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Álvaro Viñas Standt is a junior who has been in band since freshman year is in his first year of journalism. Outside of school he does wing foil and...

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