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The Raider Voice
Lara Russell-Lasalandra

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer

My name is Lara Russell-Lasalandra and I’m the copy editor and video producer for the Raider Voice. I am a senior and this is my first year on the staff. Writing and producing videos for the paper ignited my passion for journalism and mass media.  

 

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A student completes the race portion of a typical college application. Affirmative action in college admissions gives certain racially or financially disparaged students a leg up in the admissions process. However, sorting children into “racial bins” proved to be more problematic than helpful. Photo by Lara Russell-Lasalandra

The Origin of Race in College Admissions and equal opportunity

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer
April 30, 2019
Senior Olivia Hernandez reads an excerpt from her most recent novel at Gulliver Writes. The NEHS board selected a wide variety of student-written pieces to feature. The event took place in the student union on Apr. 10. Photo by Lara Russell-Lasalandra

Students share their literary pieces during Gulliver Writes hosted by NEHS

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer
April 12, 2019
Journalism Students travel to NYC to receive CSPA Silver Crown, attend media and yearbook sessions

Journalism Students travel to NYC to receive CSPA Silver Crown, attend media and yearbook sessions

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer
April 8, 2019
Mall kiosk sells knock-off James Charles x Morphe Palette for less than $16. Fake makeup plagued the beauty industry with harsh chemicals like lead and arsenic. Consumers of fakeup risked severe skin irritation and infection.

Scientist discover dangerous chemicals in “Fakeup”

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer
March 18, 2019
Students and staff celebrate Pi Day with math challenges and pie desserts

Students and staff celebrate Pi Day with math challenges and pie desserts

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer
March 14, 2019
Business Club students participated in the Florida DECA Career Development Conference, Feb. 28-Mar. 3 in Orlando. The students qualified for the state conference by performing well at the district-level competition in December. Five students qualified to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference, which will take place in Orlando, in late April. Photo by Daniela Brenha Werlich de Abreu.

Five Business Club Students Qualify for the DECA International Career Development Conference

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer
March 11, 2019
The Jonas Brothers perform at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida, Wednesday, August 19, 2009. (Robert Duyos/Sun-Sentinel/TNS)

Jonas Brothers Band reunite and release a new hit single

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
March 2, 2019
Senior Zane Bataineh and Dean of Faculty Hank Langston hold their respective class flags on stage during the 100 Days Ceremony. Seniors gathered in the blue dungeon to celebrate 100 days until graduation. After the ceremony, the Alumni Association distributed blankets to all the seniors. Photo by Lara Russell-Lasalandra.

Seniors celebrate 100 days until graduation with the Gulliver Alumni Association

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer
February 21, 2019
Students walk past the new memorial garden outside of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS)

Parkland Shooting Anniversary: Sending love to MSD this Valentine’s day

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Copy Editor and Video Producer
February 14, 2019

Students and staff celebrate colorful cultures during “It’s A Small World”

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Video Producer and Copy Editor
February 7, 2019
A student from the intermediate drama class works on light and sound production during the dress rehearsal for Brainstorm. The play debuted on Jan. 26, and was the first play performed by the intermediate class. Photo by Lara Russell-Lasalandra

Intermediate drama students take the stage by storm in “Brainstorm”

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Video Editor and Staff Writer
February 1, 2019
Senior Eduardo Briceño-Saez studies for his upcoming ACT. Although some schools are test-optional, many students feel they must send in their scores to be seriously considered. Photo by Lara Russell-Lasalandra.

Are test-optional schools ACT-ing?

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
February 1, 2019
YouTube changes their policy after Jake Paul and others upload videos of the hazardous Bird Box Challenge. Participants of this challenge completed everyday tasks without their sight. Paul executed this challenge by driving his car while blindfolded. Screenshot from Jake Paul on YouTube.

YouTube cracks down on “harmful” videos in response to the “Bird Box Challenge”

Lara Russell-Lasalandra, Video Editor
February 1, 2019
Julian Edwards and Sandra Bullock in Bird Box. The Netflix movie inspired many Internet memes following its release. (Saeed Adyani/Netflix/TNS)

Memes mocking Netflix’s “Bird Box” movie shatter the internet

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
January 22, 2019
The Prep Ends the Year with Holiday Cheer

The Prep Ends the Year with Holiday Cheer

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
December 21, 2018
Prep Librarian Anne McVeigh celebrates upcoming retirement with official “Anne McVeigh Day”

Prep Librarian Anne McVeigh celebrates upcoming retirement with official “Anne McVeigh Day”

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
December 21, 2018
Jorge Gonzalez wins the Mr. GP pageant fundraiser

Jorge Gonzalez wins the Mr. GP pageant fundraiser

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
December 13, 2018
Adobe Programs available for all students

Adobe Programs available for all students

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
December 7, 2018
Students and teachers perform in Uniteen Talent Show

Students and teachers perform in Uniteen Talent Show

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
December 5, 2018
Students participated in this year’s blood drive for OneBlood

Students participated in this year’s blood drive for OneBlood

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
December 3, 2018
Junior Raul Mederos and freshman Edward Bannon rehearse at Pinecrest Gardens for the drama fall play Chicago. Photo by Laura Attarian.

The Drama Department presents Chicago at Pinecrest Gardens

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
November 9, 2018
Students debate at “change my mind” tables during the mock midterm election

Students debate at “change my mind” tables during the mock midterm election

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
November 7, 2018
Students and Parents have a blast at Annual Raider Fest

Students and Parents have a blast at Annual Raider Fest

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
October 18, 2018

Guest Speaker Carmen Bruno Uses Poems to Help Clients “Open Up”

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
October 18, 2018
Gulliver Glows in 2018 Blacklight Pep Rally

Gulliver Glows in 2018 Blacklight Pep Rally

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
October 4, 2018
Student Runs Daily Cafe

Student Runs Daily Cafe

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
September 25, 2018
School Dining Service Receives Mixed Reviews

School Dining Service Receives Mixed Reviews

Lara Russell-Lasalandra
August 31, 2018
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