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The Lightning Strike
School walkout success: Krop students demand action on gun violence
Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Dotres, speaking to the Class of 2029 about the importance of Bright Futures.
Major opportunities: Krop’s future is looking bright
PARTY TRAIN: Students dance around the mariachi band while listening to music.
Crowns on: First spirt day of the year
Orientation opens doors for the new year ahead
Involvement initiative: SGA's first meeting recap
Involvement initiative: SGA’s first meeting recap
SO MANY OPTIONS: Image of a supermarket isle filled with various choices for a similar product.
Drowning in decisions: the curse of too many choices
Academic advantage: why we should offer the AICE program
Academic advantage: why we should offer the AICE program
TWINS: Juniors Maddox Navarro and Raymond Perez pose while wearing similar outfits.
When standing out feels impossible: loss of individualism
Boycotting is a privilege, not an obligation
Boycotting is a privilege, not an obligation
STYLISH: Ms. Alba-Nunez poses with confiscated hoodies wrapped around her waist after exiting the "SECRET CLOSET".
The KROPAGANDA Times
HOLDING THE WIN: business students posing for a picture with their throphy after winning first place for their business idea
GymBuddy lifts themselves to first place in Junior Achievement Competition
TEACHER DUTIES: teacher Thomas McLean teaching his sixth period World History class SHOWING OFF: coach Caron Shiffman explaining to her student how to use the weight machine
Last bell: teachers say goodbye
HAVING FUN: junior Nehama Tourakia playing jeopardy with information about the school with ESOL student
Helping ESOL students feel at home
POSING FOR THE CAMERA: sophomore Jaden Friedman holding a clapperboard
The reel deal: Jaden Friedman’s filmmaking journey
STAYING IN LINE: Master Chief Patrick Peterson posing with cadets at North Dade Justice Center for Annual Law Day 2024
Master Chief inspires students
SHOW IN ACTION: Image taken during the winter Visions show.
The power of storytelling in dance
Mazel Tov: the history behind Jewish American Heritage month
Mazel Tov: the history behind Jewish American Heritage month
SHOW IN ACTION: Junior Vanessa Gonzalez looks longly at celebrites
Quick fix, deep harm: the negative impact of celebrity weightloss trends
Hustle culture’s influence on teens
Art Over Algorithms: the need for musical authenticity
Art Over Algorithms: the need for musical authenticity
Lifestyle changes, make the better choice
Lifestyle changes, make the better choice
BONDING TOGETHER: Students London Jackson and Josia Burrows listen to music together, making them feel comforted.
Music: the soundtrack to your emotions
You talk, I think: how introverts and extraverts see the world
You talk, I think: how introverts and extraverts see the world
Mixtapes to memories: how we remember lyrics
Mixtapes to memories: how we remember lyrics
Your sleep pose, decoded
1. OLD FRIENDS: Coach Schiffman and her 2012 Boys Volleyball Team, smiling for a photo on media day. 2. THE LAST RIDE: Coach Schiffman and Assistant Volleyball Coach Jessika Lozada, posing for the last time together.
Spike, serve, sendoff: Schiffman retires after successful boys volleyball season
HUDDLE UP: Sophomore Lianne Pierre and her teammate, ready to step onto the field.
Flagged for greatness: girls success on the field
TWO COMMITS, ONE TEAM: Fernando Guerro (left) and Ryan Peña (right), ready to step onto the field and the baseball diamond.
Baseball stars Peña and Guerrero off to play college ball
INTEREST: The Baseball Management group, presenting at the club fair.
Baseball management group
LIGHTNING SPEED: Junior Gorgeous Viel, sprinting down the track during her 100 meter preliminary race.
Personal records shattered at Louie Bing Invitational
The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike
The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

The Lightning Strike
Allyzon Lopez

Allyzon Lopez, Health & Science Editor

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School walkout success: Krop students demand action on gun violence

Allyzon Lopez, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2025

     With the increase of school shootings, on Sept. 5 a national walkout took place protesting against gun violence and demand for a change. Krop...

PARTY TRAIN: Students dance around the mariachi band while listening to music.

Crowns on: First spirt day of the year

Allyzon Lopez, Editor in chief
September 8, 2025

     As the color blue and senior crowns fill the halls, the class of 2026 starts off the new school year strong, celebrating their first spirit day...

BONDING TOGETHER: Students London Jackson and Josia Burrows listen to music together, making them feel comforted.

Music: the soundtrack to your emotions

Allyzon Lopez, Health and Science Editor
May 11, 2025

BONDING TOGETHER: Students London Jackson and Josia Burrows listen to music together, making them feel comforted.

TWINS: Juniors Maddox Navarro and Raymond Perez pose while wearing similar outfits.

When standing out feels impossible: loss of individualism

Allyzon Lopez, Health and Science Editor
May 11, 2025

TWINS: Juniors Maddox Navarro and Raymond Perez pose while wearing similar outfits.

TEACHER DUTIES: Math teacher Sephora Jean-Mary writes a hallway pass for a student.

Sephora Jean-Mary: Finding her true “math”

Allyzon Lopez, Health and Science Editor
March 10, 2025

   This school year, Krop welcomed in many new faces. One of them being Algebra 1 and Geometry teacher Sephora Jean-Mary.       Coming from...

Beyond the books: prioritizing mental health

Beyond the books: prioritizing mental health

Allyzon Lopez, Health and Science Editor
March 10, 2025

    With the rate of depression in teens going up by the years, it is time for schools to prioritize the mental health of students.       According...

Six periods next year

Allyzon Lopez, Health and Science Editor
March 10, 2025

     For the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, Krop is returning to six periods after having eight periods for two school years in a row. Faculty voted...

drawn by Alexis Chery

From sunshine to shadows: Coping with seasonal depression

Allyzon Lopez, Health and Science Editor
February 4, 2025

     The night falls earlier and there is a chilly breeze outside, for many teens, this seasonal change signifies “seasonal depression.” Seasonal...

The harmful effects of toxic masculinity on men

The harmful effects of toxic masculinity on men

Allyzon Lopez, Health & Science Editor
February 4, 2025

     Toxic masculinity is known as a social guideline aimed towards men achieving control, power, aggression and dominance. In reality, toxic masculinity...

The relationship between social media and self diagnosis

The relationship between social media and self diagnosis

Allyzon Lopez, Health & Science Editor
October 30, 2024

     You wake up not feeling well and decide to search up your symptoms on Tik Tok. After watching two videos, you may have already diagnosed yourself....

ON THE FIELD: Messi seen in a Inter Miami jersey for the first time.

Messi in Miami

Allyzon Lopez, Staff Writer
June 10, 2024

Soccer icon Lionel Messi has left his mark in history with his achievements in the sport. After an offer from the Inter-Miami soccer team, Messi moved...

HEADLINER: International pop star Taylor Swift performs a song from her Midnights album at a stop on her Eras Tour in Arlington, Texas.

Pricey tour tickets

Allyzon Lopez, Staff Writer
June 10, 2024

       Despite many complaining about the extreme costs and waiting time for the tickets for Beyonce and Taylor Swift, there are plenty of factors...

THE BIG WIN: Krop’s soccer team celebrates a goal during the game, stretching their winning streak.

Boys soccer team makes lightning strike

Allyzon Lopez, Staff Writer
May 10, 2024

With great wins, come great losses. This winter season the boys’ soccer team made it to regionals. With new players to the team and a new coach, the...

Students smoking in stalls: a Krop epidemic

Allyzon Lopez, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024

You’re walking to your next class and only have five minutes before you are late. You really need to use the bathroom, but it is filled with several...

New lockdown procedures

Allyzon Lopez, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024

 Over the past few years, school crises have increased by a significant amount. According to the Gun Violence Archive there were 18 mass shootings reported...

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