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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

FOR THE NEEDY: Junior Jesse Profeta grabs food items while working to assemble Thanksgiving baskets in Ms. Russell's office.

Thanksgiving drive

Nicolas Vasquezbiaggi, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

      For many, Thanksgiving is a time of family get-togethers, political disputes and of course Thanksgiving dinner. However, for the clubs that participated in this year’s food drive, it was...

New college prep test debuts: the CLT

New college prep test debuts: the CLT

Isaiah Chavez, Opinion Editor January 28, 2025

Picture yourself taking the SAT or ACT in a cold classroom with other students first thing in the morning. Now picture yourself at home, taking a similar test that is also accepted in public colleges across...

PROTEST: Anti-abortionists advocates hold signs outside of the Capitol Building.

No to Ref.4

Jade Desouza, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

On Nov. 5, Floridian voters rejected Amendment 4, a pro-choice law that would have protected abortion in the state constitution, leaving the state’s current restriction – one of the strictest in the...

CLOTHES CHECK: Coach Kevon Phillips greets students while making sure they are in dress code.

Dress code enforcement increases

Katherine Moses, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Imagine walking into school, confident and ready for the day, only to be stopped at the door and told your favorite hoodie makes you unable to enter the building. Many students have been surprised by the...

BOOKIES: Book marks by Key Club members lay in a pile.

The “Key” to reading books: bookmarks

Denzel Augustin, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

     Key Club has made a unique giveback to the community, creating and donating over 500 bookmarks to the Miami-Dade Public Library last month.      Organized on Oct. 20, Key Club members...

Silver Knight make their community shine

Silver Knight make their community shine

January 28, 2025

     Every year, a handful of exceptional students across Miami-Dade and Broward County are chosen amongst their peers to represent their high school in one of the 15 categories to gain the coveted...

TEACHING: Psychology Teacher Arturo Tenacio teaches his AP Psychology class, which will involve a digital exam this year.

AP Exams Enter the Digital Sphere

Denzel Augustin, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

     The College Board, which is responsible for managing the administration of Advanced Placement (AP) exams, announced on July 25, that they will be transitioning towards digital AP exams as of May...

New college classes

Jenima Gabriel and Seth Cohen October 30, 2024

     With new programs and opportunities surging in our school, several new Dual Enrollment (DE) classes are providing more options to our students.       “It allows students to meet the standard...

TRAINING ON: A Brightline train rests at a train station is a South Florida stop.

Brightline: A death train?

Valentine Purcell, Social Media Manager October 30, 2024

     Coining the name “Death Train” locally online, the Brightline high-speed train system has received backlash for the numerous deaths caused by the train.       The Brightline train system...

SPEAKING: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks on the new financial literacy requirement which was signed into law.

New finance class requirement for sophomores in Florida

Jake Goldsmith, Sports Editor October 30, 2024

     Introducing financial literacy education to high school students has been on the radar for years. With that being said, Florida schools are now jumping on the money-management train.     ...

TRAILBLAZERS: The women of color who broke through discrimination in order to serve their nation.

Throughout the years: women of color shine in the government

Taira Astete, Copy Editor October 30, 2024

     It has been but a century that women have had a say in government, with women of color facing even more limitations. They have established their place in positions of power in government, breaking...

EDUCATING: English teacher Deborah Anderson assists a group of students with their Commonlit assignment in her 4th period English 1 through ESOL class.

Teacher shortages disrupts learning environment

Seth Cohen, News Editor October 30, 2024

     As students entered their classes on the first day of school, many teachers, although listed on students’ schedules, were nowhere to be found, with this affecting a great many students.  ...

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