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The Viper Vibe Felix Varela Senior High School Miami, FL

Issue Date: Friday, May 07, 2010 Issue: Vol. 9, Issue 7 Last Update: Friday, May 07, 2010

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Education makes big news

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Amilynn Soto/Editor-in-Chief

The education battle over Senate Bill 6 is over, for now. After the bill passed in both the state House of Representatives and the Senate, Governor Charlie Crist vetoed the bill as he felt it was “sig
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Health Care Bill is passed through Congress

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Sanah Faroke/Section Editor

“Tonight we proved that this government still works for the people,” said President Barack Obama after the Congressional Vote on March 21. (‘Time Magazine’) On this day, the Health Care Reform Bill w
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Families begin to grieve loss of loved one before the end

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Karolina Loaisiga/Staff Reporter

There is nothing more difficult than hearing the diagnosis of a loved one having terminal cancer. As a family, the process is hard to cope with and as the victim of this disease, the process is by far
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America is made in China

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Richard Gomez/Staff Reporter

Ever notice how many of the pencils used in class, for the FCAT, etc. say “made in China”? One look around the average classroom shows a variety of objects “made in China.” Most, if not all, cell phon
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Teen uses racist comments in Wal-Mart

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Stefany Gomez/Section Editor

“Attention Wal-Mart Customers: All Black People Leave the Store Now.” These were the words of a 16-year-old boy who allegedly made the announcement through an intercom at a Wal-Mart store, in Washingt
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Exotic animals threaten native wildlife

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Brian Goins/Section Editor

Everglades National Park, Miami Florida - commonly known as the River of Grass, is the ideal place with a suitable climate for non-native Burmese pythons to take control of the land, and hide and bree
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New website causes rise in cyberbullying among teens

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Ashley Camaraza/Staff Reporter

Most teenagers are familiar with the new social networking site, known as Formspring.me, a website in which anyone can write on a specific person’s page. The catch however, is that the person writing
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Every Viper Has A Tale

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Hernando Monroy/Staff Reporter

Almost every student in Varela loves music. However, there’s only a collective few who are considering a career in the wonderful world of music production. Meet Wilkye Castro, this Dominican 15-year-o
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Limelight

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Jonathan Reyes/Section Editor

It’s not every day that people meet individuals who inspire others to chase their dreams. In this case however, there actually is someone in particular that fits the criteria. Her name is Melissa Figu
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Drama “produces” an unforgettable musical

Friday, May 07, 2010 By: Sthephany Delgado/Section Editor

A lone antique door stood in the center of the stage with the name Max Bialystock- Producer marqueed on it. A spotlight high above the door shone on curtains which opened onto a highly enjoyable and d
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Education makes big news

Friday, May 07, 2010 By Amilynn Soto/Editor-in-Chief

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The education battle over Senate Bill 6 is over, for now. After the bill passed in both the state House of Representatives and the Senate, Governor Charlie Crist vetoed the bill as he felt it was “sig

Drama “produces” an unforgettable musical

Friday, May 07, 2010 By Sthephany Delgado/Section Editor

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A lone antique door stood in the center of the stage with the name Max Bialystock- Producer marqueed on it. A spotlight high above the door shone on curtains which opened onto a highly enjoyable and d

Gradnite…Where the dreams of partying come true

Friday, May 07, 2010 By Amilynn Soto/Editor-in-Chief

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Another year. Another Gradnite. However, that is not to say that this year was identical to last year or the prior year. Last year, Disney hosted their senior event at Hollywood Studios, one of their

Abstinence-only education is irresponsible

Friday, May 07, 2010 By Alison Byrd/Staff Reporter

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Instead of your average semester of health, school officials have graciously decided to get creative with sophomores. For the past few years, as a refreshing part of personal fitness, there is a manda

Viper Beat

Friday, May 07, 2010 By Sthephany Delgado/Section Editor

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Derrick Bolanos becomes first Varela basketball player to sign scholarship

Friday, May 07, 2010 By Brian Goins/Section Editor

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With bows of joy and fulfillment, senior point guard Derrick Bolanos (who recently was announced Second Team All-County for basketball from The Miami Herald), finally signed his scholarship of accepta