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Padel fever in Miami: More than just a sport
In recent years, the introduction of a new sport has caused a shift in Miami’s active and healthy lifestyle: Padel. Not long after its first court popped up in Miami, the game started booming like never before. According to Padel FIP, by early 2025, the U.S. had over 650 Padel courts across 175 clubs in 31 states, with Florida alone accounting for 41% of them. Often described as a mix between tennis and squash, Padel is played on a smaller court surrounded by glass walls. It


The return of polka dots
Once considered an old-fashioned print from vintage dresses and retro photos, polka dots are suddenly back and bigger than ever. From high-end runways to everyday accessories, the spotted pattern has taken over fashion again, mixing vintage style with a fresh updated look. According to Vogue, polka dots made a huge comeback on runways like Miu Miu and Jacquemus, showing that the pattern isn’t just a throwback, it’s a statement piece. The magazine also notes that polka dots ha


The second shift
From early meetings in the morning to after-school practices, some Ransom Everglades students spend more than ten hours at school before heading home. Even then, however, for some students, the long day still isn’t over. Some students have taken on side gigs that go way beyond typical after-school activities. After a full day of classes, Luca Akin ’27 heads home and opens his laptop—not to start homework, but to edit his latest podcast episode centered on political and social
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