Sushi Maki adds healthy alternative to lunch menu Friday, October 07, 2011 By Laura Escamilla/Staff Reporter full story  Students and teachers at Varela generally look forward to the 45 minutes of lunch. It’s a time to get homework done, socialize with friends, and get something to eat that is visually appealing and wi

Budget crisis will affect education Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Richard Gomez/Section Editor full story  Throughout the state of Florida school officials, teachers and students alike are in a state of limbo, not knowing what to expect now that education here in Florida might take a harder hit than ever.

Powerful revolution breaks out in Egypt Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Stefany Gomez/co-Editor-in-Chief full story  Unrest in the Middle East began when thousands of Tunisian protesters took to the streets in December 2010. Their revolution was successful in overthrowing Tunisia’s dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali i

Taco Bell encounters a “beefy” situation with lawsuit Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Jonathan Reyes/Managing Editor full story  The battle begins. Taco Bell, one of the most well-known fast-food chains in America, is being sued for false advertisement.

Army Ground Forces Band performs at Varela Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Jonathan Reyes/Managing Editor full story  The Varela auditorium was transformed into an energetic spectacle by the Army Ground Forces Band on Feb. 23. Select classes had the privilege of watching them play during their 5th period.

[ArticleImageHyperLink] FCAT 2.0 brings changes Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Amanda Di Lella/Staff Reporter full story  As many are already aware, the dreaded standardized test called the FCAT is making its way back this school year. Only this time, it is expected to be more difficult and different than it has ever bee

Students take matter of ideology into their own hands Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Alison Byrd/Staff Reporter full story  As teenagers, we’re coming into ourselves, and when we tend to have the most ideas and questions, we seem to be overlooked and our ideas are shot down, deemed impertinent. Observing this, juniors Adee

Varela dance show “enchants” audience Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Raphael De La Cruz/Staff Reporter full story  Under a starry evening with the crescent moon out, a magical night awaited those who attended the annual Felix Varela Enchanters “A Night of Enchantment.” Although these weren’t the conditions outside

Seniors begin end-of-year festivities with Movie Night Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Danny Galvez/Staff Reporter full story  It was a plethora of pajamas and pillows as Senior Movie Night took place on Thursday, Feb. 17. Seniors gathered with all sorts of bedroom attire for the event. From sleeping bags to blankets, even th

Teachers should be more engaging Thursday, March 03, 2011 By Stefany Gomez/co-Editor-in-Chief full story  Once upon a time, we could walk into a classroom full of students eager to learn, their faces astonished with the latest lesson; they interacted with their teacher and even said “please.” Now, let’s

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