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Royal Courier
The Student News Site of Immaculata-La Salle High School

Royal Courier
The Student News Site of Immaculata-La Salle High School

Royal Courier
Margaret Balzarini

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor

An enthusiastic person who loves to cook and likes to read, Maggie, a rising junior, also enjoys hanging out with her friends and going to the mall.

All content by Margaret Balzarini
This is what a vibrant sage green matcha from Starbucks at the Brickell City Centre looks like.

Matcha Mania Newest Beverage Trend

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
May 22, 2025
Students conversing and working together is in stark contrast to a workplace environment.

High School Full-Time Plus Working Part-Time

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
May 15, 2025
Makeup products such as press powder and lipgloss include some of the types of cosmetics which contain shark oils.

Shark Oil Found in Many Cosmetics

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
May 2, 2025
The dramatic Miami skyline features Biscayne Bay at sunset overshadowing with its beauty the unfortunate practice of littering.

The Trash Epidemic Grows

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
April 16, 2025
Stars peak through the trees at night time in Miami

Mercury In Retrograde Explained

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
April 11, 2025
The crowd at the rap festival Rolling Loud buzzes with excitement near the lighted stage.

Music Festivals Require Additional Safety

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
April 11, 2025
Sunscreen and other beach-related items are a common sight as part of spring break.

What to Do During Spring Break

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
March 28, 2025
This illustration captures the solemnity and significance of the Lenten season.

Lent and Ramadan Coincide this Year

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
March 13, 2025
This image of Pope Francis can be found framed in each classroom at ILS.

Pope Francis’ Health Scare

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
March 6, 2025
Junior Francisco Pages plays Block Blast as a harmless diversion whenever he finds himself with nothing particular to do.

Block Blast

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
March 6, 2025
This image of a calendar showcases the month of February in highlighted fashion.

February: Shortest Month

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
February 13, 2025
The ILS football team improved to 1-0 with a 43-0 victory over Coral Shores High. High school football is as popular as ever setting the stage for former football players and fans who steadfastly follow the NFL.

The Upcoming Super Bowl

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
February 6, 2025
Far from mountains or cascading snow, this image of a snow-capped hill in Switzerland is what many associate with this chilly weather phenomenon.

Snow In the South

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
February 6, 2025
A doodle style drawing depicts the American flag with red and blue stars around it symbolizing the patriotic feeling of many supporters who voted for incoming President Donald Trump.

Back In Office

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
January 23, 2025
A fiery sunset with hues of pink and orange over Marathon, Florida, reminds everyone of God's presence, particularly in times of great sorrow.

The New Year Terror Attack: What Could Be Learned?

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
January 15, 2025
This collage of items illustrates the many affordable gift options available.

Top Gift Ideas For Christmas This Year

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
December 12, 2024
A angled picture highlights the dramatic entrance to Universal Studios.

Universals Epic Universe: A New Experience Opening in 2025

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
December 6, 2024

UFOs and Congress? Let’s Talk About It

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
November 21, 2024
One of the many AED machines found on the ILS campus. This one is located in the SLC.

What are the AED Machines?

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
November 14, 2024
One of the many displays and presentations at the annual STEAM Playground included learning about proper nutrition.

STEAM Playground Celebrates National STEAM Day

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
November 14, 2024
A blurry and distant photo of an ILS coyote emerging from the woods near the football field.

Coyotes On Campus

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
November 7, 2024
Want to be spooked? iNklings has just the story for you.

How to Spend Your Halloween Aside from Trick-or-Treating

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
October 30, 2024
The Big Red Bus set up near the gym on the track course this past week to gather donations.

[Photo] Lifesaving Generosity

Brecelis Valdes, Entertainment Editor and Advice Columnist
October 25, 2024
Sister Monique Huart,FMA has been spearheading the monthly Mission Tuesday collections. Donate check or cash, and take a selfie with Sister, too.

Mission Tuesday: In ILS’s Own Backyard

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
October 23, 2024
The ILS football team gather for a team picture to showcase all the players for the 2024-2025 season.

Football Season is Promising

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
October 15, 2024
Sophomores represent their time period, the future, by dressing up as aliens.

A Glimpse through Time: Homecoming Week Time Periods

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
October 11, 2024
Storm clouds over the ILS campus portend an oncoming environmental event not dissimilar to the potentially cataclysmic climate-related impacts here now, and expected in the future.

[Photo] Your Childhood Favorite Makes a Comeback

Adriana Velasco, News Editor
October 10, 2024
Sister Teresa Gutierrez, FMA, is often found in the SLC on most days. She is very well versed in issue of Amendment 4.

What is Amendment 4?

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
October 8, 2024
This Chipotle, located in the Brickell area, is quite popular with ILS students.

Former Chipotle CEO is new Starbucks CEO

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
September 18, 2024
The coveted gold medal, every olympian's dream, came into controversy this summer during the gymnastics competition.

Jordan Chiles Stripped of Bronze Medal

Margaret Balzarini, Features Editor
September 12, 2024
Posters, such as this one adorning the 400 building, promote the strenna or Salesian motto for ILS in 2024-2025, Dare to Dream.

Dare to Dream Inspires ILS

Margaret Balzarini, Luna Fernandez, Katerina Garcia, Valentina Lanza, Chloe Kamhi, Alexandra Perez, Thomas Sluijters, Miguel Suarez-Cabal, Jala Tabraue, Brecelis Valdes, and Adriana Velasco
August 29, 2024
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