It was a new day, although it certainly didn’t feel like it. Every morning was the same: wake up from my standard twin bed, shower, eat an enormous amount of proteins and greens, brush my teeth until they’re shinier than a diamond field, and put coats on coats of makeup. Still, it wasn’t enough. No […]
It was another weekend for the Wales siblings. Everyone was focused on what they were doing. Bella, the youngest, was doing her math homework whilst sitting on the family room floor. Seconds before finishing her last equation, her eyes catch a glimpse of her brother, Phillip, sneaking in and out of the kitchen with a […]
I know you’re probably receiving a lot of praise this whole month, which is insane because you deserve to be celebrated every day of the year. Even though you might be extremely busy dealing with the immense struggle of being yourself, I wanted to dedicate these few words to all you’ve achieved. You’re worthy of […]
My stunning and tropical home, surrounded by an endless sea. Just know that wherever I roam, a better place I will never see. Your majestic beaches fill the island and astound everyone who visits them. The second any plane here lands, they compare you to an actual gem. Your breathtaking landscapes are plentiful; your mountains […]
No matter how old you are or what school you go to, you’ve heard of this name. Martin Luther King, Jr. He represents the fight for racial equality and the end of segregation across the United States. He gave it all in hopes for a day where a person of color would be treated like […]
On the morning of November 19, 2019, the students of 9th grade experienced our first overnight class retreat. Every year, a specific topic is chosen that strengthens the struggles of each class. This time, the theme was Dots and Stars (Puntos y Estrellas). Before departure, we prayed. The buses left the school at approximately […]
Even though some families start celebrating earlier on, the holiday season officially commences after Thanksgiving. By this point, stores have many holiday-themed products like ornaments, candies, soaps, etc… However, people mostly buy them at the end of November because of a widely popular shopping opportunity. It’s mostly known as Black Friday. This is considered, by […]
For a long time, Lux Mundi has had different clubs and activities, such as the school band, UN, debate, and much more. It even has a newspaper, where the students write about different activities and problems regarding the school and its environment. However, the school only provided this opportunity in Spanish. Fortunately, this year, the […]
