A Picturesque Prom Night

CavsConnect.com 4/29 12:25P Abigail Colodner and Nicholas Ca

After an extended hiatus, prom night returned to Coral Gables Senior High for the first time in two years. On Saturday, April 23, Gables juniors and seniors attended prom at the J.W. Marriott Miami in...

University of Miami vast development program speeds up

MiamiTodayNews.com (Education) 4/26 5:09P Monica Correa

Changes to the physical plant of the University of Miami that are projected as multimillion-dollar developments continue after a pandemic hiatuses. After the university announced plans to build Centennial Village, a freshmen on-campus housing...

HIP Controversy: Why is Sex Considered an Inappropriate Topic in Schools?

CavsConnect.com 4/6 8:12A Gabriela McGrath Moreira, OverFl

Often seen as an uncomfortable topic to talk about, sex can be polarizing and awkward, especially for teenagers. Fortunately, organizations like The Health Information Project aim to reduce the stigma surrounding sex and help students learn about...

Public v. Private: Injustice at Mock Trial Districts

CavsConnect.com 4/6 7:47A Angelina Morffi, Staff Writer

This year, the excitement of walking up to the judges will not be felt by Coral Gables Senior High’s mock trial team because district competitions will be conducted virtually. Attendees around the...

Jana Faour: Dancer and Silver Knight Nominee

CavsConnect.com 4/6 4:16A Lorena Acevedo, Staff Writer

At Coral Gables Senior High, students are surrounded by countless opportunities to explore their interests and find their passions. Senior Jana Faour has done just that, finding her niche as part of an award-winning dance team and a candidate for...

A Positive Mindset: Justin Morina Keeps on Swinging

CavsConnect.com 4/4 1:41A Andres Rodriguez, Staff Writer

With an abounding number of athletes, Coral Gables Senior High School offers students a place to unleash their full potential whether it be on the field, court or pool. For International Baccalaureate...

Florida International University applications near pre-covid level

MiamiTodayNews.com (Education) 3/29 5:15P Monica Correa

Florida International University is seeing application numbers for first-year students start to return to pre-pandemic levels, with some fluctuations in transfer students. The number of undergraduates enrolled last fall was 46,280 and this...

Aurora Eclipse Candles: Ana Maestre’s Passion Project

CavsConnect.com 3/23 2:43P Lorena Acevedo, Staff Writer

While athletics, music and journalism seem to be more common interests amongst students at Coral Gables Senior High who are still trying to define their future, for senior Ana Maestre, her passion takes the unique form of wax figures and...

Florida International University hospitality degrees to merge

MiamiTodayNews.com (Education) 3/22 5:00P Monica Correa

Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is developing interdisciplinary degrees to merge hospitality education with technology and sustainability to graduate future professionals who are conscious...

Bridge for Peace: Helping Feed Children with Caring For Miami

CavsConnect.com 3/20 7:52A Anthony Fajardo, Staff Writer

Hosted by the International Baccalaureate Honor Society, the annual Bridge for Peace fundraising event was held at the Coral Gables Museum with the goal of raising money for causes that can impact our...

Art, Music and Food: All in One Mile

CavsConnect.com 3/18 1:01P Melanie Garcia, Staff Writer

A 44-year-old tradition of embracing local art, music and cuisine, the Carnaval on the Mile is back again for a new year. Celebrated in the heart of Miami, Miracle Mile in Coral Gables is filled with fun and entertainment for everyone. The free...

Posse Scholar or Scholar-Athlete? Lawrence Stampino-Strain “Balances” Both

CavsConnect.com 3/18 12:56P

Known across Coral Gables Senior High for mastering the art of “balance”, senior Lawrence Stampino-Strain has received a full-tuition scholarship to Pomona College through the Posse Scholarship...

Miami-Dade Public Schools lure math, science grads to fill gaps

MiamiTodayNews.com (Education) 3/15 5:18P Kylea Henseler

Despite supply chain issues and increases to the cost of labor, land and building materials, local contractors say demand for construction is still high. “In the past 12 months, the cost of a typical construction project in Miami probably...

Flying Birdies: A Start to the Badminton Season

CavsConnect.com 3/13 11:46A Laura Ridoux, Managing Editor

A spring sport, the Cavalier Coed Badminton Team has already been practicing since the beginning of February for their upcoming season. At Coral Gables Senior High, players practice on four 44-foot...

Gregoire Winson: A Born Leader and Posse Scholar

CavsConnect.com 3/10 8:08A Anthony Russo, Sports Editor

Entering into senior year can be a stressful time for students trying to maintain their grade point average, apply to college and possibly juggle a job on top of it all. However, Gregoire Winston has...