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Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor

Gabriella Navarro is a senior at Hagerty High School, and this is her second year on staff. She loves to read, bake, and go to concerts. Her passion is to travel and explore as much of the world as she can. Navarro is also in her second year of attending UCF part-time and planning on majoring in nursing. In her free time, she volunteers at a local urgent care to gain more experience as a future pediatric nurse.

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Senior Gabriella Navarro reviews Jenna Evans Welch's "Love & Gelato." She describes this book as part travel diary, part mystery, part coming-of-age story, and all-around summer fun.

BookTalk: “Love & Gelato”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
April 23, 2025

If someone told me, “Hey, pack your bags, you’re going to live in Tuscany with a man you’ve never met, and oh yeah, your dead mom may have had a secret Italian love story,” I would respond with...

Senior Gabriella Navarro reviews Mary E. Pearson's "Dance of Thieves,"  a YA fantasy adventure with a touch of romance and a lot of heart. If you’re a sucker for strong heroines, complex power dynamics, and a slow-burn romance that’ll make you wish you had a sword and a sidekick, this book should go to the top of your to-read list.

BookTalk: “Dance of Thieves”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
March 5, 2025

If you’re a sucker for strong heroines, complex power dynamics, and a slow-burn romance that’ll make you wish you had a sword and a sidekick, “Dance of Thieves” by Mary E. Pearson should go to...

“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man”  premiered on Disney+ on Jan. 29.

The Spider-Man that didn’t stick

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
February 7, 2025

Spider-Man has been swinging through pop culture for decades, but not every landing has been a perfect three-point pose. “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,” is the latest Disney+ take on the webhead....

Senior Gabriella Navarro reviews Kiera Cass's "The Selection," a series where 35 girls compete for the hand of the prince. She enjoyed its dystopian "Bachelor" esque plot and the romance between America and Maxon.

BookTalk: “The Selection”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
February 4, 2025

Kiera Cass’s “The Selection” is one of those book series that you either completely adore or aggressively side-eye. Imagine “The Bachelor” but make it dystopian, with a monarchy, a caste system...

Senior Gabriella Navarro shares her opinions of "Talk Santa to Me" by Linda Urban. This book was like watching a Hallmark movie when you’re wrapped up in blankets, hot cocoa in hand and the Christmas tree lights twinkling in the background—minus the over-the-top acting.

BookTalk: “Talk Santa to Me”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
December 4, 2024

“Talk Santa to Me” by Linda Urban is like that cozy Hallmark movie you watch when you’re wrapped up in blankets, hot cocoa in hand and the Christmas tree lights twinkling in the background: nothing...

Painting a sign during midblock Leadership class, freshman Amelie Hing preps for Winter Week. Leadership has planned activities for each day, including Flick on the 50, a former homecoming activity that was moved to Winter Week this year.

Leadership hosts Winter Week

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
December 3, 2024

With December comes Hagerty’s highly anticipated Winter Week—a time of school spirit and activities, new and old, such as cookie decorating and a movie night. But behind the scenes, a team of student...

Senior Gabriella Navarro and her friends decorated their Hear Me Out cake with a collection of animated characters and actors. Hear Me Out cakes have recently become a growing trend on social media.

Hear me out…

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
November 22, 2024

“Okay, okay, hear me out—Megamind.”   The room fell silent for a beat before erupting into chaos. Groans, laughter and one dramatic “No way!” echoed through the room. My friend Kayla...

Senior Gabriella Navarro reviews Lynn Painter's "Nothing Like the Movies." It was the long awaited sequel of "Better Than the Movies," but lacked the romcom feel.

BookTalk: “Nothing Like the Movies”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
November 13, 2024

For those who fell in love with Liz and Wes in “Better Than the Movies,” Lynn Painter’s follow-up “Nothing Like the Movies” feels like a heartbreak of its own. This sequel picks up as Liz and...

Senior Gabriella Navarro reviews Sarah Adams' "The Cheat Sheet." The "swoon-worthy," friends-to-lovers romance turned out to be her biggest reading disappointment in the past few years.

BookTalk: “The Cheat Sheet”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
September 19, 2024

Sarah Adams' "The Cheat Sheet" was supposed to be a swoon-worthy, friends-to-lovers romance that warms your heart. But it ended up being the most cringe-worthy, frustrating book I have ever read. Reading...

The album cover for "Short n' Sweet" shows Carpenter looking back over her shoulder at the camera with a lipstick mark on her shoulder. The album goes through various moods and genres while sticking to her iconic witty lyrics.

Carpenter keeps it “Short n’ Sweet”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
August 27, 2024

On the fast track to major pop success, Sabrina Carpenter’s anticipated sixth album “Short n’ Sweet” comes after a stupendous two years for the 25-year-old artist. She’s no stranger to the industry...

Sophomore Lavinia Washkies shares part of her plant collection. The various types of greenery grow best when under direct sunlight and water almost daily.

Celebrating Earth Day

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
May 15, 2024

Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, serves as a reminder for our collective responsibility to preserve the planet we call home. Originating in 1970, Earth Day has since evolved into a rallying cry for environmental...

Junior Gabriella Navarro reviews Holly Black's "The Cruel Prince." She loves how the author broke literary norms and fantasy stereotypes.

BookTalk: “The Cruel Prince”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
April 17, 2024

“The Cruel Prince” is the first book in “The Folk of the Air” series by Holly Black. It revolves around a mortal girl named Jude who lives in the Faerie world. She was seven when her parents were...

Freshman Brianna Elder-Heinman shows off her creative style through bright colors and funky patterns. Elder-Heinman always tries to pair her outfits to match her mood.

Hearts on their sleeves

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
March 7, 2024

Beyond the standard hoodies and sweatpants, a slowly growing number of students are pushing the boundaries of traditional school fashion, using the school as a runway of self-expression. From vintage ensembles...

Junior Gabriella Navarro reviews Rebecca Ross's popular "Divine Rivals." Its rivals-to-lovers romance, impending war and unique writing set the bar for her first book of the year.

BookTalk: “Divine Rivals”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
January 31, 2024

As the official first book I have read this year, “Divine Rivals” has set the bar. Rebecca Ross not only set the book in a time of war but added gods and mythology into the mix, making the book all...

Junior Gabriella Navarro reviews Stephanie Garber's popular "Once Upon a Broken Heart." With its magical story and intriguing characters, this book as taken the crown of her new favorite fantasy book.

BookTalk: “Once Upon a Broken Heart”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
January 19, 2024

Stephanie Garber’s books are like the stories my parents used to read to me before bed that would lead to the most adventurous dreams. “Once Upon a Broken Heart” is no different. As soon as I flipped...

Target promotes its holiday shopping discounts on their festive items.

Missing my holiday shopping magic

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
December 12, 2023

Once upon a time, holiday shopping was a grand adventure that required strategic planning and spirit. Shoppers would walk through crowded malls, armed with shopping lists and the optimism to find the perfect...

Junior Gabriella Navarro shares her opinions on “Better Than the Movies" by Lynn Painter. With its classic love tropes and cute banter, this book captured her attention and her heart.

BookTalk: “Better Than the Movies”

Gabriella Navarro, Features Editor
October 25, 2023

When Liz Buxbaum was just a kid, she gave her heart to Michael Young, who never really paid attention to her until he moved away. But now that he’s back in town, Liz plans to do whatever she has to to...

Junior Gabriella Navarro shares her opinions on "What Happens After Midnight" by K. L. Walther. Released on June 27th, this book filled her with joy from its romance and banter.

BookTalk: “The Brothers Hawthorne”

Gabriella Navarro, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2023

The newest installment to author Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ bestselling “Inheritance Games” series, “The Brothers Hawthorne” follows Grayson and Jameson Hawthorne on separate adventures tied to their...

Hagerty photo ambassadors pose for the camera to promote Karlie Marini's photography. They love spending their free time modeling with their friends.

Lights, camera, smile

Gabriella Navarro, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2023

Many young girls dream of being a fashion model when they grow up. They practice strutting down the runway and posing for imaginary paparazzi in the mirror.  These dreams became reality for juniors...

A story of her sleepless nights, "Midnights" is an astounding album full of emotion. Its Spotify record-breaking is just the first of many accomplishments that are sure to come in Swift's career because of the album.

Another Record Breaking Album: Midnights

Gabriella Navarro, Journalism 1
October 27, 2022

Taylor Swift is a famous singer known for her amazing voice and sensational lyrics. Her past 11 albums have all charted highly and the Oct. 21 release of “Midnights” is no exception. The album is a...

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