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The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike

SHOW IN ACTION: Image taken during the winter Visions show.

The power of storytelling in dance

Kimaya Joesph, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

You do not need a script to tell a great story. Sometimes, all it takes is movement. In modern dance, every leap, turn and gesture speaks volumes, making storytelling an essential part of the art form. Storytelling...

Mazel Tov: the history behind Jewish American Heritage month

Mazel Tov: the history behind Jewish American Heritage month

Seth Cohen, News Editor May 11, 2025

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which occurs in May, is a month that serves to honor the contributions of a key religious minority to American culture. JAHM was established via an executive order...

SHOW IN ACTION: Junior Vanessa Gonzalez looks longly at celebrites

Quick fix, deep harm: the negative impact of celebrity weightloss trends

Jade Desouza, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

With certain celebrities constantly being propped up as the pinnacle of beauty, it is no surprise that with the recent surge in celebrity weight loss, a surge in body issues among teens and young adults...

Hustle culture’s influence on teens

Amanda Valdez, Staff Writer May 11, 2025

We live in a society where the new generations feel like they are in a never ending race for success. One where people strive to get richer at a younger age, or achieve academic superiority amongst students....

Art Over Algorithms: the need for musical authenticity

Art Over Algorithms: the need for musical authenticity

Evelie St-Louis, Spread Editor May 11, 2025

In a world where likes and views determine the success of a musician's career, the pressure for artists to try to appeal to everyone has never been higher. Whether it's making songs that are kid friendly...

Jenima Gabriel claims first place at Piano Slam 2025

Jenima Gabriel claims first place at Piano Slam 2025

Alexis Chery, Editor in chief May 11, 2025

Junior Jenima Gabriel entered a poem in the 2025 Piano Slam against thousands of students in Miami Dade, rising above and becoming the overall winner in the county. The theme "Music of my past...sounds...

Love vs. likes: the social media strain on romance

March 11, 2025

The thought of being left on seen or delivered has caused high school students to stress over their self-worth and relation-ships. This can translate to high expectations and suspicion, making social media...

Filming of Culture: The Story of Black Actors in the Film Industry

Filming of Culture: The Story of Black Actors in the Film Industry

Denzel Augustin, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

When you think of black actors, you might think of people such as Zendaya or Michael B. Jordan.But yet, there are many before them that have laid the foundation for African Americans to even get a start...

The rising cost of having fun

The rising cost of having fun

Lia Klietman, Entertainment Editor March 11, 2025

Fun shouldn't feel like a luxu-ry, but with skyrocketing prices, it does. From $10 coffees to $50 movie nights, the cost of enjoyment is keeping people at home. These rising prices are making people rethink...

A walk through the student art gallery

A walk through the student art gallery

Marilyn Amair, Feature Editor March 10, 2025

The art gallery has finally opened its doors, becoming available to students and staff. This display in front of the attendance office, gives our art students a chance to showcase their pieces. The...

Black excellence takes the stage: the Black History Month showcase

Black excellence takes the stage: the Black History Month showcase

Evelie St-Louis, Spread Editor March 10, 2025

The evening begins with an eruption of applause and cheers, a crowd of family and friends excited to see the hard work of the theatre and dance magnet in this year's Black History Month Show, "Living in...

How social media is ruining relationships

FSPA Portfolio, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

  The thought of being left on seen or delivered has caused high school students to stress over their self-worth and relationships. This can translate to high expectations and suspicion, making social...

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