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The Viper Vibe Felix Varela Senior High School Miami, FL

Issue Date: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 Issue: Vol. 3, Issue 7 Last Update: Tuesday, May 25, 2004

DOG GONE: Despite adoption option, students worry as pet overpopulation places animals in shelters, raises their chances of death

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Jessica Ariste / Staff Reporter

There is a mistreated dog walking the night street. A family sees him and takes him to a shelter, where they believe he has better chances for life. Unfortunately, as time passes, no one claims nor wa
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DOG GONE: Despite adoption option, students worry as pet overpopulation places animals in shelters, raises their chances of death

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Jessica Ariste / Staff Reporter

There is a mistreated dog walking the night street. A family sees him and takes him to a shelter, where they believe he has better chances for life. Unfortunately, as time passes, no one claims nor wa
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PAP sponsor goes back to school

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Rafael Sangiovanni / Managing Editor

As the curtains closed on this year’s Performing Arts and Production show, the backstage area was flooded with tears. No matter how successful it had been, it was hard to forget that it would be the l
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Editorial: Did the rain wash out all security measures at GradNite?

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Editorial Board

GradNite went on just as planned. Varela students were on their best behavior, well-dressed, courteous, adhering to the rules-at least enough so that nobody heard any major complaints-and it poured.
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Aerospace effort pays off in D.I.M.E. Competition

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Samira Marcano / Staff Reporter

Charlie Turner, Natalia Jaramillo, Alejandro Mora and Alejandro Gutierrez, four students from our Aerospace academy, attended the fourth annual Dropping In a Microgravity Environment (D.I.M.E) competi
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Journalism students walk away with new experiences, awards at FSPA

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Randy Serrano / Staff Reporter

Every year, student journalists from all over the state flock to the west coast of Florida to take part in the annual Florida Student Press Association convention.
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Every Viper Has A Tale: Inspired by his grandmother, Chris Peña's drive adds up to success

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Maria Chicuen / Health Editor

It is approximately 5:30 pm. The school’s Mu Alpha Theta club is on its way to an invitational competition at Stetson University. After being on the road for a considerably long time, the group decid
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Japanese club overcomes delays to serve up a taste of Japan for students in recent festival

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Ben Badger / Business Manager

The Japanese Club was founded last year with the new elective class, Japanese, where you can learn to speak Japanese in 36 weeks or more. On April 8th the Japanese held their first major event, the Ja
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"Fools" rush in and sweep audiences

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Angelo Boccia / Co-Editor-in-Chief

On the night of April 21, Felix Varela’s auditorium was silent as the audience watched intently for the first signs of life to come from the stage.
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PAP goes out with a bang, wows audiences with professional show and amazing talents

Monday, May 10, 2004 By: Annette Hernandez / Staff Reporter

The crowd is huge and the auditorium is packed, the lights are dimmed and the audience is seated, waiting for their fellow friends and colleagues to entrance them with their talents and charm.
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DOG GONE: Despite adoption option, students worry as pet overpopulation places animals in shelters, raises their chances of death

Monday, May 10, 2004 By Jessica Ariste / Staff Reporter

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There is a mistreated dog walking the night street. A family sees him and takes him to a shelter, where they believe he has better chances for life. Unfortunately, as time passes, no one claims nor wa

DOG GONE: Despite adoption option, students worry as pet overpopulation places animals in shelters, raises their chances of death

Monday, May 10, 2004 By Jessica Ariste / Staff Reporter

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Becca's Closet helps fulfill needy students' prom dreams

Monday, May 10, 2004 By Alejandra Lopez / Staff Reporter

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Prom is one of the most anticipated events in high school, especially for girls. They imagine what they would do with their hair, how their friends would react to their date, and every detail about th

Mayors On The Run: At press conference, new candidates Love, Perez, and Slater, address changes that need to be made

Monday, May 10, 2004 By Stephanie Palacino / Editor-in-Chief

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Miami-Dade County is soon to undergo preparations for the upcoming elections for mayor.The current mayor, Alex Peneles, though going through his own strides to recapture his office, faces strong compe

A Cry For Help: Life on the Line: A look at what puts teens at risk of suicide

Monday, May 10, 2004 By Shaina Hernandez / Staff Reporter

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You’re sitting on your bed thinking about your life. About how bad it is. You’re thinking about the way your boyfriend or girlfriend broke up with you, or you’re wondering why your parents are getting

Miami-Dade Public Schools Gets New Superintendent

Monday, May 10, 2004 By Jamie Blanco / News Editor

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Amid revelations of yet another school board controversy (unrestrained construction spending, doctored of public records and safety violations), the race to find a replacement for interim Superintende

Miami-Dade Public Schools Gets New Superintendent

Monday, May 10, 2004 By Jamie Blanco / News Editor

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The Myth of Psychotherapy: Our desire for illusions or our rejection of the truth

Monday, May 10, 2004 By Maria Chicuen/Health Editor

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Many automatically associate the term “psychotherapy” with an extreme way of dealing with “crazy and over-dramatic individuals.” This “science” has gained popularity over the years and not merely as “