Volunteered loved ones of students featured in this year's edition, showcasing the flags of Latino America. Front cover of the 2026 Graduation Special Edition. (Emelyn Gomez)

Written by: Sophia da Silva 🇧🇷 Headshot of Benjamin Gutierrez. (Emelyn Gomez) Benjamin Gutierrez grew up going to the movies with his dad. “It was our weekend plan, you know. When I was a kid, we didn't have much to do, and I grew up in the prime age of franchise films, like Marvel (and) DC,” Gutierrez said. He said those weekend trips made him fascinated with the visual aspect of movies. “[They] tell a story in a universal way. Everyone can understand images, it doesn't ma

Escrito por: Dulce Ortiz 🇬🇹 Headshot of Mitzly Barrios. (Emelyn Gomez) Una buena maestra alegra la clase con lecciones memorables. Mitzly Barrios Sanchez espera hacer exactamente eso con sus futuros estudiantes. Having lived many unique experiences, she hopes these stories show the importance of embracing culture. Barrios, the middle of six siblings, grew up constantly moving around the U.S. alongside her single mother. When circumstances got hard, she moved to Mexico with