UPDATED: 7:35 PM EST
At noon today, thousands of students at dozens of South Florida high schools walked out of class in order to protest Americ6’s gun laws.
By our (still ongoing count), close to 30 different schools were involved in the protest in the tri-county area.
We’ll be bringing you coverage of this historic event throughout the day.
Has your school walked out?
Send us pictures and videos of it either via email to [email protected] or via Twitter DM to @OfficialJoelF.
South Florida Schools That Have Walked Out:
(Did your school walk out but you don’t see it on our list? Let us KNOW!)
Omni Middle School (Boca Raton)
-According to a reporter with the Palm Beach Post, dozens of middle schools kids at Omni Middle School in Boca jumped over a fence to protest.
Students at Omni Middle School in Boca Raton jumped a fence and darted out of school to protest for gun reform following #ParklandShooting. They are 11, 12 and 13-year-olds. I repeat – 11, 12, and 13… pic.twitter.com/UmutoFOv5A
— Lulu Ramadan (@luluramadan) February 21, 2018
School For Advanced Studies North Campus
School For Advanced Studies Wolfson Campus
Pembroke Pines Charter High School
we WALKOUT cause we WANT CHANGE #MSDStrong #NationalSchoolWalkout -pembroke pines charter high school pic.twitter.com/jhoHrHG8gU
— tatiana (@TatiRivera_) February 21, 2018
Barbara Goleman
Students at Barbara Goleman took to the streets (@mvphvxsel) pic.twitter.com/sK3Q2Oxz0s
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Miami Arts Charter School
Students at Miami Arts Charter School did 17 minutes of silence for the 17 students and teachers that have lost their lives. Stood outside the school and kids gave their demands to change the school security and safety. We demand a change! #Walkout #DouglasStrong @OfficialJoelF pic.twitter.com/Z5FsNfR2nf
— gabby (@gabxhernandez) February 21, 2018
North Broward Prep
Update: North Broward Prep students were let off-campus today. Parent sent me footage of the kids walking 7.7 miles to Stoneman Douglas High pic.twitter.com/PaZvGu1QIE
— Jerry Iannelli (@jerryiannelli) February 21, 2018
John A. Ferguson High School
We walked out because we are standing in solidarity with the victims of all mass shootings but most specifically our hearts stand with our SoFlo brothers and sisters that we have lost. We are Miami Strong. We are Ferguson Strong. #WalkOut #GunControlNow .@wsvn .@OfficialJoelF pic.twitter.com/rWFrYfkyMS
— gypsy (@actuallygypsy) February 21, 2018
Everglades High School
EVERGLADES HIGH STOPS TRAFFIC @OfficialJoelF pic.twitter.com/pPLXwbrtlQ
— Cynthia (@cyndiazzz) February 21, 2018
Coral Reef Senior High
Students at Coral Reef Senior High gathered during their walkout (@tiff_tiff009) pic.twitter.com/WjLlxaMgLG
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Coconut Creek High
RIGHT NOW: Coconut Creek High students walking 8 miles to Stoneman Douglas High (vid: @hammerhead33065) pic.twitter.com/AmrlBcxhpH
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Miami Lakes Educational Center students walked out of class to hang orange ribbons on the fence (@GGxmez) pic.twitter.com/KzWYt51E5T
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Miami Design And Architecture High School
Students at Miami’s Design And Architecture High School protest today joining kids in #Miami & #Florida calling out NRA & do-nothing politicians. Awe and admiration for these young leaders. #GunReformNow @juancuba @Emma4Change pic.twitter.com/n1ZypHHpmb
— Jordan Levin (@jordanglevin) February 21, 2018
Miami Beach Senior High
#WeNeedChange #NeverAgain #WeStandWithDouglas MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH STANDS WITH DOUGLAS @mbseniorhigh pic.twitter.com/q6vqxW4ywP
— Tati? (@Tatianaavega) February 21, 2018
Palmetto High
this generation is no longer quiet. from Palmetto High, in Miami. #GunReformNow #Parkland pic.twitter.com/ng9m90codI
— boba ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@analcristical) February 21, 2018
Miami Jackson High
Jackson High School in #Miami standing up with #Parkland #guncontrolnow pic.twitter.com/tZyb6Hlfo3
— Monica Zulueta (@moncaroe) February 21, 2018
Southwest Miami Senior High
@OfficialJoelF southwest miami senior high pic.twitter.com/KZfPZIgZLr
— Hispanic Honey (@honeysamanthuhh) February 21, 2018
Felix Varela Senior High
Felix Varela Senior High walkout (vid: @umshelly) pic.twitter.com/uPAe6W4Nqv
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
G Holmes Braddock High School
@OfficialJoelF pic.twitter.com/1He1JEwGjm
— sel (@alessiasscars) February 21, 2018
Miami Edison
-We received a report from a Miami real estate agent who said he saw students walk out from Edison. Working to get video.
Coral Glades High
#HAPPENING #NOW Students at Coral Glades High have staged a walk out as part of the #NeverAgain movement. The students are walking 4+ miles to #StonemanDouglas in #Parkland. pic.twitter.com/Vld9mOHX9E
— Carlos Suarez (@CarlosWPLG) February 21, 2018
Coral Springs High
Students at Coral Springs High School walk out of their classrooms and form #heart on the field in honor of 17 students killed last week. @CBSMiami #CoralSpringsHighSchool #MarjoryStonemanDouglasHigh #ParklandStrong pic.twitter.com/fXbvSUHM0c
— Lisa Hendry (@LisaHendryCBS4) February 21, 2018
Jose Marti MAST
Jose Marti MAST walk out underway (@melizaalonso_) pic.twitter.com/IWIBhGvrgN
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Miami Killian Senior High
Students walking out at Miami Killian Senior High (@sleptonnn) pic.twitter.com/dURvBdmyE4
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Ronald Reagan High School
@OfficialJoelF pic.twitter.com/XPp2FwglyA
— mariana (@_marianadelrio) February 21, 2018
Mater Academy
Mater Academy students have walked out as the clock struck 12pm (pic: @elitbh) pic.twitter.com/xF77IU4EvV
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
-Students walked out right as the clocked struck 12 PM according to a student.
Cooper City High School
Cooper City High walkout underway (vid: @sarahtkhan) pic.twitter.com/kggrR7Yfsb
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Cypress Bay High School
Students walked out of Cypress Bay High School at 10 AM Wednesday. Photo Credit: @valfuenmayorr/ Twitter
-Students at Cypress Bay walked out at 10 AM with handmade signs.
Champagnat Catholic School
Champagnat Catholic School students marching to Hialeah City Hall (vid: @Itslildx3) pic.twitter.com/rsOv71iFzR
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Hialeah Senior High
Photo Credit: @Nila_bruhh/ Twitter
Photo Credit: @Nila_bruhh/ Twitter
Other Protests:
Florida State University
-Thousands of FSU students are marching to the state capitol.
-Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum is attending a protest at the capitol as well.
RIGHT NOW: FSU students gearing up to march to the State Capitol. Tallahassee Mayor @AndrewGillum is present. (vid: @sophiefunster) pic.twitter.com/Uf3WcxCUWu
— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) February 21, 2018
Iowa City, Iowa
Students in Iowa City, Iowa stage a walkout in protest against gun violence. “Not all of us can vote…not all of us do have that say, but we will eventually” #NeverAgain #BanMachineGuns pic.twitter.com/s6sFh97brj
— Scott Dworkin (@funder) February 21, 2018
Arizona
#LIVE VIDEO: Student walk out at Gilbert High School. Watch live: https://t.co/YLfa6FP2t2 #abc15 pic.twitter.com/6rfpxlVOdv
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) February 21, 2018
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This Website Shows You What It’s Like To Have Dyslexia
Can you read this passage?:
Of course you can’t.
And that’s what this website about the difficulty of having dyslexia is trying to demonstrate.
Upwards of 7% of the population has dyslexia, making it one of the most common learning disabilities in the world and yet many people don’t really understand it.
While this site may be a bit of an exaggeration, it also does a good job of driving the point home.
Let us know in the comments below if the site is a good representation of your experience with dyslexia.
H/T: Gizmodo
Cover Photo Credit: Eye to Eye National/ Flickr (CC By 2.0)
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Four Good Reasons To Keep Watching The Miami Marlins This Year
By Eric Quinones
The 2015 season for the Miami Marlins has been a long one to say the least. It’s been a season filled with disappointment as the team has the 5th worst record in the Major Leagues.
Injuries have been a big factor as to why the team has struggled so much this season, but with the final month of the season upon us here are a few reasons to keep watching the Marlins through their final game.
Reason #1: Dee Gordon
Although the Marlins may be out of the playoff picture and don’t have much to play for but their pride, Dee Gordon is in a battle to try and win the National League batting title.Gordon came into play today hitting .328, which puts him second in the league behind the Washington National’s slugger Bryce Harper who is hitting .336. Although Gordon has some ground to make up and needs Harper to fall off a bit, it will be fun to watch each one of Gordon’s at-bats through the end of the season.
Reason #2: The return of Giancarlo Stanton
The return of Giancarlo Stanton, one of the best players in the Major Leagues, is right around the corner and something that Fish fans should be excited about. Stanton has been on the disabled list for the last two months with a broken bone in his left hand. Stanton is due back in mid-September with an eye on finishing the season in strong fashion.Stanton, the most prolific power hitter in all of baseball, was leading the MLB in homeruns with 27 at the time that he broke the bone in his left hand. He’s one of the most exciting players to watch play, especially when he’s up to bat. Earlier this season, Stanton hit a homerun literally out of Dodger Stadium. That’s an example of why he is considered the most powerful hitter in the Major Leagues.
Reason #3: The return of Jose Fernandez
Jose Fernandez will have a few more starts for the Fish. Fernandez, who came back this season from Tommy John surgery was 4 – 0 with a 2.30 ERA., before being put back on the disabled list with a right biceps strain. Fernandez looks to join the starting rotation once again on September 19th against the Washington Nationals .Every time Fernandez pitches, especially at the home ballpark, he seems to lift his team to a high level of play. His teammates feed off of his energy, and he always puts fans in the stands. If everything goes as planned, Fernandez should be the Marlins ace going into the 2016 season.
Reason #4: Getting a closer look at Nicolino and Conley
As the Marlins look to close out their 2015 season on a high note, starting pitchers Justin Nicolino and Adam Conley look to show the Marlins why each of them should be considered for the Marlins’ starting rotation for the 2016 season. Both left-handed pitchers were two of the team’s top pitching prospects coming up from the minor leagues this season. Nicolino has been the more consistent of the two. He is 3 – 2 with a 3.07 era. Conley on the other hand has struggled a bit more in his stint with the Fish. He is 3 – 1, but his ERA is 5.02. With that being said, both have shown promise and have also shown that if they can consistently command their pitches they will have a good shot at being considered for the team’s rotation next season.The 2015 season hasn’t always been fun to watch. The team has struggled throughout the year, but that doesn’t mean that fans should give up on watching this team until the very end. Although they won’t be making the playoffs, there are still players to watch that could impact the team next season.
Photo Credit: Arturo Pardavila III/Flickr (CC By 2.0)
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Millennial Intelligencer: NATO Spits In Russia’s Eye By Inviting Montenegro To Join Alliance
On Wednesday, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization formally invited the former Yugoslav nation of Montenegro to join the ranks of the 28 member alliance, despite Russian protests to the contrary.
Montenegro has been a partner of the alliance for a long time leading up to this offer of admittance into the alliance, starting with membership with the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program in 2006, and being awarded a Membership Action Plan (MAP) in 2009.
As such, this offer was seen by most observes as not a matter of if but when.
As a former Yugoslav country, Montenegro has traditionally been within the Soviet and later Russian sphere of influence.
Despite the 1999 bombing campaign by NATO, which included targets in Montenegro, the small country on the Adriatic coast has consistently sought integration into the Euro-Atlantic community.
Russia’s general antipathy to expansion of NATO, in addition to a continued loss of influence likely motivate the resentment to this announcement.
Montenegro’s ascension into the alliance would further seal the Adriatic Sea from Russian warships, and further its ability to project into the Mediterranean Sea.
In keeping with NATO’s values, Secretary General Stoltenberg has reiterated that: “on defense adaptation, on domestic reform, especially rule of law, and to continue to make progress in demonstrating public support for Montenegro’s NATO membership”.
This mirrors earlier calls by the Secretary General in June to bolster public support for membership, before becoming a member of NATO.
According to the New York Times, current public support in Montenegro for alliance membership is at 47 percent and opposition at 39 percent, though there are also fears that the Kremlin could pump money into parties opposed to NATO membership as they have with France’s National Front.
Cover Photo Credit: U.S. Army Europe Images/Flickr (CC by 2.0)
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