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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

Step into Visions showcase: A dream, a play, a moment

Step into Visions showcase: A dream, a play, a moment

Jenima Gabriel, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

          As the curtains rose on the Visions showcase, the dedication and talent of Krop’s magnet students shone brightly on Dec. 11 and 12 in Krop’s auditorium. The annual Visions showcase...

Sports Page 17 Issue 3 2024

Sports Page 17 Issue 3 2024

FSPA Portfolio, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

This is the first page I ever created on indesign for the Lightning Strike. I actually consider it one of my best, mainly because of the black and white display that fits with each picture. FSPA Category...

Sports Page 19 Issue 2 2025

Sports Page 19 Issue 2 2025

FSPA Portfolio, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

This is one of the pages that I designed for the Sports section of the Lightning Strike. I created the whole page on InDesign, laying out the pages in a creative and timely manner. FSPA Category 78...

The desire to be productive: Perfectionism and its consequences

FSPA Portfolio, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

     The art of being productive and perfect as a student has become more than just a way to get things done, for some, it has become a lifestyle; however, this “making every second count” mindset...

Rethinking further education: why a degree may not be worth it

Rethinking further education: why a degree may not be worth it

Taira Astete, Copy Editor February 4, 2025

Instilled into students from an early age, going to college is viewed as the foundation to a lucrative, stable career path. However, obtaining a degree may not be the stepping stone to success in life...

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...

MOVING ONLINE: Beginning in 2023, all students are now able to take the
digital SAT at all testing centers.

College Board announces digital SAT

Valentine Purcell, Staff Writer June 10, 2024

    On Jan. 25, 2022, College Board announced that the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be taken digitally as of spring 2024.       In November 2021, College Board piloted the SAT digitally...

How hair discrimination negatively affects the workplace

How hair discrimination negatively affects the workplace

Alexis Chery, Opinion Editor June 10, 2024

 For centuries, hair has been a way for Black men and women to express their individuality and culture. In environments where professionalism is prevalent, such as the workplace, it is expected that hair...

STEAM projects making their way through Krop

Seth Cohen, Spread Editor April 24, 2024

Recently, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) classes went through the process of preparing for the district's STEAM evaluation, in which Krop was evaluated on its program in those...

College Board announce digital SAT

Valentine Purcell, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

On Jan. 25, 2022, College Board announced that the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) will be taken digitally as of spring 2024.       In November 2021, College Board piloted the SAT digitally in...

Artificial Intelligence makes its way into the classroom

Antonio Telaya, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

     Since being introduced to Siri in 2011, artificial intelligence (AI) has slowly integrated itself into our lives. With the release of ChatGPT and other AI tools, students and teachers are starting...

Senior twins juggle school and sports

Nayeli Chinique and Guest Writer February 27, 2023

They’re pole vaulters, they’re band members, and they’re honor students, the Romeo twins are athletes and musicians who hardly ever get a break. Waking up at exactly 5:18 a.m. each morning, seniors...

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