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Jun 7, 20212 min read
COVID-19 Vaccine, Government Ploy or Public Health?
Written by Micheal Lovaglio Without a doubt, you’ve heard the rumors: “That man-made virus was sent to kill us! Now they want to put a...
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Manta News
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Club Fair and Senior Crowns
Written by Kae'Driona Heath, '22 Before the coronavirus pandemic, students were taught in classrooms in the Academic One building and...
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Jun 7, 20212 min read
New Building's Photo Art Gallery!
Update by: Dr. Welker Good Afternoon, As we move closer to the opening of our new facility in August 2021, I am excited to announce that...
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May 25, 20212 min read
Leaders of The Future
Written by Luka Anastasov Being a leader and a role model in this day and age is challenging, especially as a high school student. But...
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May 25, 20212 min read
The Extinction of Sea Otters
Written by Margot Joly To start, if you've never seen a Sea Otter, they have four legs to move easily on land and use a tail for swimming...
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Manta News
May 24, 20212 min read
Diving Deep Into SEA CORPS
Written By Victoria Arutunian MAST@FIU a school that is unique as it is and what it’s known for. A school with its excellent reputation...
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Manta News
May 17, 20212 min read
Where do MAST@FIU Students Want to Go to College?
Written by Michael Lovaglio Around four years ago, MAST@FIU Seniors stepped foot on the most unique high school campuses in Florida,...
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Manta News
May 17, 20212 min read
From MAST@FIU TO FSU
Written by Adella Baker Florida State University is a national research university located in Tallahassee, Florida, with a population of...
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May 5, 20211 min read
Earth Week Challenge
Written by Anna Abgaryan SEACORPS celebrated Earth Day with a weeklong challenge known as the Earth Week Challenge the week of April...
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Manta News
May 5, 20213 min read
A Challenger Approaches: Seniors’ Thoughts on AP Season
Written by Joanna Mijares As most MAST@FIU students are acutely aware of, AP season is swiftly approaching. Since exams started on...
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Manta News
Apr 27, 20212 min read
What does Senior Year look like to CO’21
Written by Sofia Bohorquez The answer to this question in one word is “different.” There has yet to be a school year like the 2020-21...
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Manta News
Apr 27, 20212 min read
To test physically or to test at home?: Mystery Revealed
Written by Amy Noguera It’s hard to imagine, but that time of year has come again... testing time. The Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)...
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Manta News
Apr 27, 20212 min read
MAST@FIU x GHOF
Written by Karim Dergal On Thursday morning, April 22nd, MAST@FIU had the lucky opportunity to jump into a zoom call with representatives...
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Manta News
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Mass Vaccination
Written by Alessandra Zanardi Starting today, April 5th, 2021, the state of Florida has opened up vaccination eligibility to those 18+....
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Manta News
Mar 24, 20212 min read
Manta Mentality!
Written by Daniela Martinez As the pandemic has reached its 1-year mark, there have been several conflicts regarding students' mental...
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Manta News
Mar 24, 20213 min read
Young 15-year-old Inventor Visits MAST@FIU
Written by Melody Alvarez On Wednesday, March 17th Gitanjali Rao, a 15-year-old American inventor named Time’s Magazine First kid of the...
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Manta News
Mar 23, 20212 min read
Meet the MAST@FIU Debate Team by Michael Lovaglio
Written by Michael Lovaglio Imagine your two best friends in the middle of a classroom… calm but heated, debating different political...
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Manta News
Mar 22, 20212 min read
Will More Seniors Return?
Written by Carlos Figueroa Ever since last year, Miami-Dade County Public School closed its doors and moved to virtual learning due to...
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Manta News
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Written by Thais Diaz There are many movies about the transition from high school to college. The scene consists of the main character...
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Manta News
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Don’t Fall Over A Slipping Grade
Written by Claudia Roizner As a junior in MAST@FIU, I can testify that this school is full of excellent students. Among the best in Dade...
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Manta News
Mar 15, 20212 min read
356 days and counting, pick up a book!
By Melissa Castano During this year of quarantine, many of us have found ourselves with too much time on our hands. With the 7+ hours of...
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Manta News
Mar 10, 20213 min read
How are teachers feeling about their job during a pandemic?
Written by Daniela Sierra As students, we tend to focus on our collective mental health, schoolwork, and exams, and as a result, we often...
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Manta News
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Giving Back During COVID
Written by Hailey Werner Community service has always been a vital part of many people’s lives. Especially during times like these,...
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Manta News
Mar 3, 20212 min read
Manta Media: How Social Media affects MAST@FIU Students and Beyond
Written by Joanna Mijares Social media is the fastest growing social phenomena of the new age. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat,...
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Manta News
Mar 3, 20212 min read
MAST@FIU’s Eco-Hero: Her Latest Achievements
Written by Anna Abgaryan Senior, Isabela Perdomo, has recently received yet another award (way to go, Bela!) known as the Yale Science...
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Manta News
Feb 24, 20213 min read
Homework: Help, Or Hindrance?
Written by Victoria Arutunian Let me tell you why homework should be banned...or at least reduced. While some may call the unwillingness...
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Manta News
Feb 22, 20213 min read
A student’s perspective: In-person vs. Online Learning
Written by Roy Blank Now that students can switch from My School Online to in-person learning, many questions arise about the difference...
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Manta News
Feb 22, 20213 min read
Girl Scouts of MAST@FIU
Written by Alessandra Zanardi Girl Scouts of America is a cornerstone of American culture, and our community can see their impact...
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Manta News
Feb 17, 20214 min read
Beating the Odds: From Substitute Teacher to Statistics Teacher
Written by Arturo Gonzalez Mr. Moses is a beloved member of the staff at MAST@FIU. From his humble beginnings as a sub, Mr. Moses has...
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Manta News
Feb 12, 20213 min read
‘21 Shares Their Path to College
Written by Sofia Bohorquez Three of our mantas put together a panel discussing and giving advice for college admissions. Laura Sandoval...
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Manta News
Feb 9, 20212 min read
Meet MAST@FIU's Newest Teacher: Ms. Blanc!
Written by Claudia Roizner As the new and very different school year of 2020-2021 began, it was clear that students would face new...
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Manta News
Feb 2, 20212 min read
High School Tells a Story
Written by Thais Diaz Books have a beginning and end and contain chapters in between that make books a lot like high school. High school...
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Manta News
Feb 2, 20213 min read
SEACORPS: Project Green Challenge
Written by Anna Abgaryan Earlier this school year, MAST@FIU's SEACORPS class participated in the annual Project Green Challenge! In case...
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Manta News
Jan 25, 20212 min read
If You Give a Bird a Mask
Written by Anya Malek Face masks are one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, the lack of proper...
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Manta News
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Campus update: Chick-fil-a and More!
Written by Roy Blank The Chick-fil-a in Roary’s Bay Café is entirely constructed! A quick Google search will reveal that the new location...
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Manta News
Jan 25, 20212 min read
Kiss the Ground
Written by Anna Abgaryan If you’re ever scrolling through Netflix and you don’t know what you should watch, I only have one thing to say...
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Manta News
Jan 25, 20212 min read
The Unprecedented Presidential Inauguration
Written by Karim Dergal The Presidential Inauguration has been a historic event. Every four years, citizens and supporters rally to...
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Manta News
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Application Advice, From Mantas for Mantas
Written by Sofia Bohorquez The college application is believed to be complicated and tedious; however, it is possible to succeed in your...
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Manta News
Jan 19, 20213 min read
Are Students Scared of Politics?
Written by Michael Lovaglio No doubt about it... 2020 was a wild year. Already three weeks into 2021, political tensions have heightened...
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Manta News
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Periodically: Flowing Freely
Written by: Victoria Arutunian This year senior Maya Baker organized a drive to get menstrual supplies to women in need. Maya is an avid...
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Manta News
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Junior Ring Presentation
Written by Hailey Werner With all that’s happening in our world today, it can be tough to find ways to keep in touch with friends and...
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Manta News
Dec 14, 20202 min read
It’s About the Hour!
Written by Schadrack Cineas Behind every e-game, app, or website, there is intricate coding that allows it to function. Not many people...
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Manta News
Dec 14, 20201 min read
Healthy Hobbies
Written by Karim Dergal For many students at MAST@FIU, the transition to a new, pandemic-influenced lifestyle took a toll on their mental...
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Manta News
Dec 14, 20204 min read
Ms. Hutchins: Our Rookie Teacher of the Year
Written by Nicolas Patrick On November 10, 2020, MAST@FIU's administrative team announced that Ms. Hutched received the prestigious award...
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Manta News
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Our Neglected Planet
Written by Anya Malek "Water and air, the two essential fluids on which all life depends, have become our global garbage cans."- Jacques...
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Manta News
Dec 7, 20202 min read
MAST Madness
Written by Thais Diaz On your way to school, you see the sun begin to rise and hear the birds chirp, knowing that when you get there,...
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Manta News
Dec 1, 20202 min read
What are Mantas thankful for?
Written by Daniela Sierra “Due to these unprecedented times....” is probably the most exhausted phrase of 2020. It’s been used to...
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Manta News
Nov 23, 20202 min read
MantaMUN was Anything but Mundane!
Written by Sofia Bohorquez The MAST@FIU Model United Nations (MUN) team has been incredibly successful throughout its existence. Founding...
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Manta News
Nov 23, 20203 min read
Meet the MAST@FIU Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Garcia
Written by Joanna Mijares Being a teacher is a notoriously difficult job. Teaching and taking care of countless students daily is no...
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