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United Together: Recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

United Together: Recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Jasmine Judge, Design Editor May 17, 2022

During the month of May, the U.S. celebrates the culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and acknowledges those who have made significant contributions to American history. This month recognizes...

United Together: How Palmetto Students Celebrate Their April Holidays

United Together: How Palmetto Students Celebrate Their April Holidays

Isabella Hewitt, Multimedia Photo Editor April 24, 2022

The recent long weekend served as a short holiday break for many Miami Palmetto Senior High students, as Palmetto is a community of people from all different cultures and backgrounds. Whether one enjoyed...

Discovering My Family’s Peruvian Culture as an American Citizen (United Together)

Discovering My Family’s Peruvian Culture as an American Citizen (United Together)

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor April 18, 2022

To this day, my parents say that leaving their family and loved ones in Perú was one of the hardest decisions they had to make. They left everything that was familiar and safe. My father initiated the...

Celebrating Black History Month: Black-Owned Businesses in Miami (United Together)

Celebrating Black History Month: Black-Owned Businesses in Miami (United Together)

Ava Stuzin, Multimedia Photo Editor February 21, 2022

Every February marks Black History Month, which honors the contributions and history made by African Americans who have helped shape the nation.  There are plenty of ways one can commemorate this month...

United Together: Disney’s Encanto and the Importance of Hispanic Representation

United Together: Disney’s Encanto and the Importance of Hispanic Representation

Denise Vaque, Design Editor January 27, 2022

Watching “Encanto” for the first time, I was unsure what to expect. Growing up, I had often joked that Kuzco from the “Emperor's New Groove” was my Disney princess; I felt like Cinderella and Sleeping...

United Together: The Culture and Cuisine of Little Havana

United Together: The Culture and Cuisine of Little Havana

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2022

West of Downtown Miami lies the heart of the city’s Latin American culture: Little Havana. Home to 83,000 individuals from different countries, Little Havana’s restaurants and vibrant arts and cultural...

Christmastime: Celebrating Advent and St. Nicholas Day (United Together)

Christmastime: Celebrating Advent and St. Nicholas Day (United Together)

Angelina Astic, Contents/Copy Editor December 15, 2021

English: In the days leading up to Christmas, many Christians and Catholics observe various celebrations, including Advent and St. Nicholas Day. Advent, marked as the days leading up to Dec. 25, is...

Nochebuena: A Look Into the Latine Christmas

Nochebuena: A Look Into the Latine Christmas

Isabella Hewitt, Multimedia Photo Editor December 14, 2021

Nochebuena, meaning “good night” is one of the most important holiday traditions for Spanish-influenced families as it brings family together while celebrating life. Nochebuena has been a part of Latino...

United Together: A Hispanic Thanksgiving (En Español)

United Together: A Hispanic Thanksgiving (En Español)

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor November 26, 2021

English: One of the many wonderful aspects of Thanksgiving is the unique and individual traditions of families all across the U.S., including those of Hispanic descent. “My mom migrated from Colombia...

Celebrating The Day of the Dead (En Español)

Celebrating The Day of the Dead (En Español)

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor November 7, 2021

Day of the Dead is a holiday that honors friends and family who have passed away in a celebratory manner. It originally started in Mexico, but many other places and people celebrate the holiday as well.  Day...

Shopping Local: Must-Try Hispanic-Owned Businesses in Miami (En Español)

Shopping Local: Must-Try Hispanic-Owned Businesses in Miami (En Español)

Ana Martinez, Online Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2021

Scroll down to read this story in Spanish. Miami’s 72% Hispanic population makes the city a melting pot for local Hispanic-owned businesses. Below are five delicious and innovative businesses to support...

United Together: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

United Together: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Valentina Arias, Multimedia Photo Editor September 19, 2021

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanics across the U.S. celebrate their culture and history during Hispanic Heritage Month.  Every year during the celebratory month, a theme comes to light which gives...

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