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 Roblox safety under fire
Carrollton mother Mrs. Smith and Head of Lower School Ms. Hernandez participate in a fundraiser for Hurricane Melissa relief.
Caribbean in crisis, Carrollton in action
Design by Alexandra Kolaya
Artificial intelligence, real emissions
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Celebrities at the U.S. Open
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How a growth mindset can lead to success
Mrs. Ahlers began the tradition of ringing a bell to commemorate the successful submission of college applications.
A joyful ring: bells celebrate college application milestones
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Working for peace in a complicated world
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Is it too early to decorate for Christmas?
Design by Natalia Grabiel
FTC sues Ticketmaster as fans struggle to buy tickets
Design by Isabella Rodriguez
Adolescents need more sleep
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 Lola Rodriguez
Overlooked artists at the Grammys
Gray plays his iconic song, "Heather," to fans
Conan Gray: the defining voice of a generation
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Students’ playlist
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Sabrina Carpenter’s controversial masterpiece
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A love letter to Puerto Rico: Bad Bunny’s “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí” Residency
A musical is about so much more than what you see onstage.
Behind the scenes of “Legally Blonde”
Dr. Viscusi and Mr. Rodriguez joined the Carrollton community last year.
Teacher feature: meet the faces shaping our future 
Dr. Veloso explored different specialties before deciding on gastroenterology.
How curiosity led to a true calling: a gastroenterologist’s path 
Mary Block is the author of "Love from the Outer Bands."
Mary Block: Miamian, mother, poet
The next time you're craving something sweet, skip Uber Eats, get in your whip, and get Dipped!
Four students dip into the world of entrepreneurship 
The varsity cross country team races at the Spanish River XC invite on Sept. 19.
Carrollton’s cross country team focuses on making legacy
Roxos bring their love of soccer to Florida
Roxos bring their love of soccer to Florida
Sacred Heart teams pose for a tournament picture.
Network basketball tournament
Super Bowl LVIII
Super Bowl LVIII
The varsity basketball team poses with Sophie the Cyclone.
Cyclones step up for scleroderma research
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Stressed to Blessed
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Sophomore slump? Your junior sisters are here to help.
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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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Bella Guitian, Staff Writer

This is Bella’s second year writing for The Beat. She is a member of the volleyball team. Bella is excited to write more stories for the Carrollton community.

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Many classes at Carrollton have boxes of fidget toys for students.

Fidget toys in classrooms

Bella Guitian and Giselle DiMare
November 12, 2025
Alessandra Arrieta '29 and Cristina Frias '29 dress up as memes for Freshmen Welcome Week.

[Photo] Freshmen Welcome Week looks

Andrea Diaz, Staff Writer
October 22, 2025
Gabriella Socarras '27, Aiveen Rey-O'Connell '28, and Fabi Lauria '28 study for upcoming exams.

How much stress in high school is too much?

Bella Guitian, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025
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Venezuelans fear for the future

Isabella Guitian, Staff Writer
April 8, 2025
Members of National Chinese Honor Society, Ms. Chen, and Director General Chi-Yu Chou pose with red envelopes and lanterns.

Carrollton celebrates Chinese New Year

Isabella Guitian and Carolina Kadre
March 11, 2025
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Ellen Buckley: building a groundbreaking career in real estate

Isabella Guitian, Staff Writer
February 12, 2025
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