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Amalia Villegas Vega

Amalia Villegas Vega
Editorial: How the Spanish Club celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month

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Editorial: How the Spanish Club celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month

As Spanish Club President for the second year in a row, I wanted to honor Hispanic Heritage Month like I did last year, but I had to adapt to a new virtual setting. Being Hispanic myself, I think it is important to not only recognize but celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

By Amalia Villegas Vega Oct 19, 2020
Editorial: Coronavirus' impact on practicing my faith

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Editorial: Coronavirus' impact on practicing my faith

Right now there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety which can really test and put a strain on our faith. Being from a Catholic family that is separated not only by isolation but also by being in different countries, we have found ways to remain connected and practice our

By Amalia Villegas Vega May 11, 2020
Editorial: Re-designed AP exams are a disservice to students

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Editorial: Re-designed AP exams are a disservice to students

Due to nationwide school closures because of COVID- 19, the College Board has decided to make big changes to all Advanced Placement (AP) Exams this year. The basic changes are that the three-hour-long tests made up of multiple-choice and free-response questions have been modified for an online 45-minute free-response exam.

By Amalia Villegas Vega Apr 23, 2020
On teaching impeachment at St. John's

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On teaching impeachment at St. John's

Trump’s impeachment is history in the making and Mrs. Gelso decided to include this event in her AP Lang class in order to review rhetorical analysis.  For the latest on the impeachment trial, read Orla Collin’s overview. The lesson about impeachment was focused on rhetorical analysis, a big

By Amalia Villegas Vega Jan 31, 2020
Best of the Decade: Musicals

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Best of the Decade: Musicals

The 10 years between 2010 and 2019 have been very innovative on Broadway and produced many unique new musicals. I have made a list of the eight best musicals of this decade.  Hamilton (2015) Hamilton seems like the obvious choice for the best musical of the decade, because it is.

By Amalia Villegas Vega Dec 19, 2019
Five reasons to go on a service trip

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Five reasons to go on a service trip

This slideshow requires JavaScript. Applications to go on a Christian Service Immersion trip are now open. If you are wondering whether or not to apply, I have made a list of the top five reasons you should consider going on a service trip based on my experience this summer going

By Amalia Villegas Vega Nov 25, 2019
Club Spotlight: Cadets Who Care

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Club Spotlight: Cadets Who Care

By Amalia Villegas Vega Nov 21, 2019
SJC students participate in prayer service and climate march

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SJC students participate in prayer service and climate march

On Sept. 20, St. John’s students attended the Catholic Charities Prayer Service and Climate March. The Sabre’s Amalia Villegas Vega ’21 was on the scene to cover this event – check out the video below!

By Amalia Villegas Vega Sep 26, 2019
My experience at the Lasallian Youth Assembly

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My experience at the Lasallian Youth Assembly

This summer, I spent one week at the Lasallian Youth Summer Assembly at La Salle University in Philadelphia. I went to this event organized by the District of Eastern North American Schools (DENA) along with two other St. John’s students, Patrick Schneider ’20 and Elizabeth Thomas ’21. In Philly,

By Amalia Villegas Vega Sep 23, 2019
Theater Review: Aladdin

Lifestyle

Theater Review: Aladdin

I recently saw Aladdin, the Broadway musical, at the Kennedy Center. I had very high expectations for the show after watching the live-action remake of the original Disney movie. I really enjoyed the movie and had to stop myself from comparing it to the show because of the many differences

By Amalia Villegas Vega Sep 9, 2019
Tony Award Nominees and Predictions

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Tony Award Nominees and Predictions

The 2019 Tony Awards are on June 9 and will be hosted by James Corden. The Tonys have many award categories for both plays and musicals on Broadway this season. These shows can only be seen if you are in New York, which is why we have summed up the

By Amalia Villegas Vega May 22, 2019
Sophomore Scholars meet with senior judge

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Sophomore Scholars meet with senior judge

On April 30, the sophomore De La Salle Scholars traveled to the US Courthouse to meet with Senior Judge Richard J. Leon. This field trip was one of their field experiences, through which they work on becoming more active learners by visiting many locations in the DC area. Earlier in

By Amalia Villegas Vega May 7, 2019
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