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TEACHING: Psychology Teacher Arturo Tenacio teaches his AP Psychology class, which will involve a digital exam this year.
AP Exams Enter the Digital Sphere
New college classes
TRAINING ON: A Brightline train rests at a train station is a South Florida stop.
Brightline: A death train?
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
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
The relationship between social media and self diagnosis
The relationship between social media and self diagnosis
Gen Z’s ballot box: why youth voting matters
Gen Z’s ballot box: why youth voting matters
BARE MINIMUM: Kim Kardashian's minimalistic home interior after remodeling in 2017.
Simplicity’s basic issues: problems with minimalism
EMPTY STANDS: A sparse audience watching a girls varsity volleyball game.
Lightning is not striking: the lack of school spirit
Need a break? Explore the benefits of a gap year
STUDENT LEADERS: Seniors Yadlie Joseph and and Simja Haratz giving a presentation on Youth Med Connect.
YouthMed Connect
LET’S CHAT: Alongside Activities Director Michelle Russell, Ms. Alba Nuñez attends ad administrator meeting in Mr. Krueger’s office.
Behind the Scenes: The day of an administrator
WORKING HARD: Senior Alexis Chery helping newspaper students with ques- tions and concerns during layout after school
New editor-in-chief makes history
SHOWING OFF: Junior Denzel Augustin with other students from across the country visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
Junior Denzel Augustin honored for passion in civics
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Drama Teacher La-Sheba Williams instructs senior Jason Davis on how he should always be prepared.
New school year, new teachers, new beginnings
READY PLAYER ONE: Donovan Edwards, Quinn Ewers & Travis Hunter on the cover of College Football 25.
College football 25 review
The role of superstitions in society
The role of superstitions in society
Brainrot: generational or coincidental?
Brainrot: generational or coincidental?
Movies as mirrors: reflecting our struggles and offering solutions
Movies as mirrors: reflecting our struggles and offering solutions
GENDER DIVERSITY: Poster of the mainly female ‘Ghostbusters’ cast released in 2016.
Rise of WOKENESS in the media
A new hope: fighting against skin cancer
A new hope: fighting against skin cancer
Myths exposed: separating science from misconceptions
Myths exposed: separating science from misconceptions
HANDS ON: Ms.Assraf’s third period class identifies chemical and physical changes through multiple different experiments.
The scientific discoveries of labs and experiments
Behind the temp: How do hot and cold showers benefit our overall well being?
Behind the temp: How do hot and cold showers benefit our overall well being?
The harmful effects explicit videos have on teenagers
The harmful effects explicit videos have on teenagers
A HELPING HAND: Athletic trainer Julia Edwards helps wrap and bandage a students hand.
Youth Athletics: is it Gore or Galore?
TEAMWORK: Coach Vernon Wilder III, leading his team during a huddle in a game against Miami Killian Senior High School.
New head football coach rising up
TAKING THE WIN: Senior Jeremiah Louis, smiling at the camera after coming in first place following his off-season wrestling tournament.
Jeremiah Louis: A wrestling champion through and through
LIFTING WEIGHTS: Krop student practices weightlifitng during weight traitraining class.
Weights v. Calisthenics: which is better for achieving your goals?
NEW OPPURTUNITIES: Student athlete takes up the opportunity to recieve money for his name, image and likeness.
Name, image, likeness opportunites may extend to high school student athletes
The Student News Site of Dr. Michael M. Krop

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

The Lightning Strike
Isaiah Chavez

Isaiah Chavez, Opinion Editor

All content by Isaiah Chavez
WORKING HARD: Senior Alexis Chery helping newspaper students with ques- tions and concerns during layout after school

New editor-in-chief makes history

Senior Alexis Chery becomes the first Black Newspaper editor- in-chief since The Lightning Strike was established in 1998
Isaiah Chavez, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2024

     Senior Alexis Chery’s appointment as the Editor-in-Chief for The Lightning Strike’s 27th issue marks the first time in Krop’s history a black...

BARE MINIMUM: Kim Kardashian's minimalistic home interior after remodeling in 2017.

Simplicity’s basic issues: problems with minimalism

Isaiah Chavez, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2024

     Minimalism, beginning as an art movement characterized by simplistic approaches to art, mutated into an aesthetic-driven movement promoting the...

NEW OPPURTUNITIES: Student athlete takes up the opportunity to recieve money for his name, image and likeness.

[Photo] Name, image, likeness opportunites may extend to high school student athletes

Jake DeAngelis, Sports Editor
June 10, 2024

NEW OPPURTUNITIES: Student athlete takes up the opportunity to recieve money for his name, image and likeness.

GENDER DIVERSITY: Poster of the mainly female ‘Ghostbusters’ cast released in 2016.

Rise of WOKENESS in the media

Isaiah Chavez, Staff Writer
June 10, 2024

The media is grappling with the challenge of balancing authenticity with social justice, and increased activism has led to a demand for more inclusive...

Stan or fan: How far is too far?

Isaiah Chavez, Staff Writer
June 10, 2024

“Stans” are obsessed fans who excessively support celebrities, especially on social media platforms. The rise of stan culture and parasocial relationships...

A lesson in the field of Love-ology: the science behind falling in love

A lesson in the field of Love-ology: the science behind falling in love

Isaiah Chavez, Staff Writer
June 10, 2024

Picture this: You’re sitting across someone special. As you accidentally meet eyes, your heart quickens and a fluttering sensation reaches your chest....

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[Photo] Krop’s photography program “snaps” into success

Seth Cohen, Spread Editor
April 28, 2024

SENIOR SADNESS: An edited photo showcasing senior portraits without quotes

[Photo] Lightning legacy: in defense of senior quotes

Noga Shami, Health and Science Editor
April 28, 2024

SENIOR SADNESS: An edited photo showcasing senior portraits without quotes

HARD AT WORK: Junior Anysa Francois with Ms. Poe during her 6th period Algebra 2 class

Ms. Poe’s success in the face of adversity

🇷🇴Overcoming Challenges🔭
Isaiah Chavez, Staff Writer
May 6, 2024

Despite hardship, STEM teacher Daniela Poenariu never stopped following her aspirations. Doing what she loves, Poe makes sure to get through to her students...

Fairy designs come to life in Krop's first fashion show

Fairy designs come to life in Krop’s first fashion show

Isaiah Chavez, Staff Writer
April 28, 2024

Fashion Club’s countless hours designing, creating and rehearsing allowed for the first-ever Krop fashion show. The Fairy Fashion Show took place in...

Political correctness is killing free speech

Political correctness is killing free speech

Isaiah Chavez, Staff Writer
April 28, 2024

You’re eager to view your favorite comedian in his new comedy show, but you leave disappointed because the comedian was holding back in fear of being...

A student holds up a border showing the tree behind the student's face. This photograph is being exhibited at a gallery at Miami International Airport (MIA).

[Photo] STEAM projects making their way through Krop

Seth Cohen, Spread Editor
April 24, 2024

A student holds up a border showing the tree behind the student's face. This photograph is being exhibited at a gallery at Miami International Airport...

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