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Has the value of Canadian citizenship changed? 
Meet your eighth grade Student Congress
Carrollton's digital storytelling program taps into student creativity
Carrollton’s digital storytelling program taps into student creativity
A self-driving robot named Antonio makes a delivery in The Grove.
Self-driving robots: a welcome convenience or just another hassle?
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The next wave for Miami Seaquarium
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Is tipping culture out of control?
https://www.simplyacademy.com/news-post/how-to-deal-with-exam-stress/
Midterms in junior high: more exams means less stress
Design by Aiveen Rey-O'Connell
A broken system: the connection between mental health and incarceration
Design by Mila Shanley and Carolina Azqueta
Pope Leo’s comments raise questions about the separation of church and state and the idea of a “just war”
Design by Kira Gutierrez
Quantum immortality: embracing the mystery of existence
Back to school, back to book recommendations!
Back to school, back to book recommendations!
Fall in love with a new book!
Fall in love with a new book!
New Year, new book recommendations
New Year, new book recommendations
Season's Readings
Season’s Readings
Novels for November
Novels for November
Design by Veronica Cedeno
PinkPantheress: finding success, still searching for fame
https://www.ehstigertimesonline.com/ae/2026/01/16/stranger-things-conformity-gate-divides-fans-makes-excuses-for-shows-mistakes/
Conformity Gate
https://www.amazon.com/Romantic-Bruno-Mars/dp/B0G86NQQMJ
Bruno Mars is back…but he never really left
https://www.businessinsider.com/bad-bunny-grammys-album-of-the-year-wins-political-meaning-2026-2
Bad Bunny makes history at the Grammys
Design by Mila Santana and Emilia Lomeli
From Montauk to Hawkins: the real-life project that inspired “Stranger Things”
Design by Marion de Armas
An inside perspective: What does Cuba look like now?
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Remembering Eric Dane 
Quero (far right) making hallacas.
Carrollton mother from Venezuela finds hope for her country’s future
https://www.thebetsywritersroom.com/artists-in-residence/vanessa-garcia-2024
Vanessa Garcia: the life of a storyteller
(left to right): Layla Smith, Anna-Sophia Pinzon, Ferreira, and Carrollton Fencing Club coach, Susana Fornaris after winning second place at the South Florida School Fencing League Fall Tournament at Belen in Oct. 2025.
Carrollton fencer, Adriana Ferreira de Melo ’28, shares how she became a world-class athlete
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Excitement builds for the 2026 World Cup
Panini Cards: from family business to cherished tradition
Panini Cards: from family business to cherished tradition
https://www.krqe.com/sports/ap-ap-player-of-the-week-indiana-qb-fernando-mendoza-throws-for-5-tds-again-with-pinpoint-accuracy/
Fernando Mendoza: from rookie to Heisman winner 
Stone Ridge Sacred Heart Tournament
Varsity basketball wrapped
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Bad Bunny takes the Super Bowl halftime show by storm, generating controversy and excitement
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Stressed to Blessed
Design by Camila Uribe
Sophomore slump? Your junior sisters are here to help.
Design by Alejandra Mato
Fast fashion
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Strange but effective studying strategies
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How meeting strangers can make you happier

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Aiveen Rey O'Connell

Aiveen Rey-O’Connell, Graphic Designer, Staff Writer

Aiveen is a junior at Carrollton, and this is her third year writing for the Beat. She is also an Executive Officer of Campus Ministry and president of the Future Doctors Club. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is excited to continue to share her passion for writing with others.

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