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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
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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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Aitana Bailon, Editor in Chief

Aitana Bailon is a Senior at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. This is her fourth year on The Beat News staff, and she is the current Editor in Chief. She is a part of the underwater robotics team as well as a member of the school’s musical. 

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A legacy of love

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Striking for a change

Liliana Loretta and Aitana Bailon
April 17, 2024
Music's biggest night

Music’s biggest night

Aitana Bailon, Review Editor
February 4, 2024
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A black belt in mental health

Aitana Bailon, Entertainment Editor
November 17, 2023
Cara Mentzel and Idina Menzel read from their book, "Proud Mouse" at an assembly in September.

Proud sisters

Aitana Bailon and Liliana Loretta
November 1, 2023
The team in Guatemala

A mission of love

Aitana Bailon, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
Seniors Valentina Gomez, Sofia Eljaiek, Emilia Espinosa, and Amanda Elgarresta hug after their dance, "Hold my Hand."

On our feet at the 2023 dance recital

Aitana Bailon, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023
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