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Elle Richardson

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor

Elle Richardson is a senior at Marco Island Academy and the Executive Editor for The Wave. She enjoys learning about space, sailing, and 70s music. Math and science are her favorite subjects, and she hopes to use them to pursue a career in aerospace engineering, hopefully at the University of Florida. When she’s not at school or work, Elle enjoys sorting vinyl records and dragging her friends to sailing with her.

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A woman from Georgia shot into two cars on a highway in Florida after claiming God told her to during the eclipse.

Eclipse Killing Spree

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
April 9, 2024
The International Space Station is a base used by scientists to experiment the effects of orbit and better observe space. Image created in Canva.

Starliner Amidst Safety Concerns

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
March 25, 2024
Oil Spills are detrimental to the environment and wreck havoc on biodiversity.

Oil Spills Over Time

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
March 21, 2024
Class of 2024 - Winter Athletes

Class of 2024 – Winter Athletes

Tyler Clifford, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Everyone struggles with growing up, but some everyday tasks are harder than others.

What You Wish They Taught: Tools

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
February 1, 2024
Everyone struggles with growing up, but some everyday tasks are harder than others.

What You Wish They Taught: Sewing

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
January 31, 2024
Photo  via NASA under NASA License
Dark matter is a fascinating and mysterious medium that scientists are actively finding out.

In the Dark about Dark Matter

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
January 24, 2024
The Marco Island Community Sailing Center has had its fair share of difficulty.

Defending a Center

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
January 16, 2024
Marco Island Academy offers a wide variety of clubs for students to participate in. Photo credit to Mark Melvin.

Clubs at MIA: Update

Logan Yarnell, News Editor
December 15, 2023
The Halloween Bake Sale was a hit throughout the school during lunches.

A Semester of Interact

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
December 14, 2023
Young runners wait for the race to start dressed as elves.

[Photo] Christmas Events

December 11, 2023
Homecoming is a tradition and a staple of most high schools, yet the actual meaning and history behind it is quite interesting.

[Photo] Homecoming – What is It?

Aaron Converse, Features Editor
September 5, 2023
Photo credit to Gaertringen

 via Pixabay under Pixabay License A shooting occurred outside the doors of the Coastland Center on Sunday.

Coastland Center Shooting

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
November 27, 2023
Horror movies are a staple of Halloween, but some are definitely better than others.

[Photo] Top 5 Horror Movies

Tyler Clifford, Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
The Interact Club posing on the main stairs of MIA.

[Photo] Clubs at MIA

October 19, 2023
An impending government shutdown is causing high stress in both the Capitol and the nation.

Leaders Prepare for Government Shutdown

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
September 28, 2023
Near Earth asteroids are crucial to researching the development of our planet.

Dust or Bust

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
September 26, 2023
Photo via Pixabay under Pixabay License Which Classic Rock Icon are You? Take the quiz to find out!

Which Classic Rock Icon are You?

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
September 22, 2023
Photo via Pixabay under Pixabay License Blue moons during hurricanes are one of the rarest natural phenomena.

Once in a Blue Moon

Elle Richardson, Executive Editor
September 1, 2023
Senior Awards Night is a chance for the graduating class to show off their success at MIA.

Senior Awards Night 2023

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
May 30, 2023
Meme of the Day: 05/26/23

Meme of the Day: 05/26/23

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
May 26, 2023
[Pixabay] Factory farms are large-scale agricultural operations that result in inhumane practices to the animals.

Factory Style Farming

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
May 1, 2023
[Pixabay] Music is a prevalent element in all cultures and has been for much of human history.

The Mental Side of Music

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
March 30, 2023
[Pixabay] High-flying jets are a product of modern engineering and high-tech developments in the aviation industry.

Jetsetter

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
March 30, 2023
Producers are found all over the world with the most common types being bacteria and plant life.

Importance of Producers

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
March 29, 2023
The Kemp's ridley, also known as the Ghost Turtle, is a very rare species of turtle.

Ghost Turtle

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
March 29, 2023
Manatees are native to Southwest Florida and are a pinnacle of our native marine life.

Changing Tides for Manatees

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
March 23, 2023
Silent Spring is a book by Rachel Carson that showcases the need to preserve biodiversity in the natural world.

Silent Spring: A Review

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
March 10, 2023
Pollen is a natural respiratory irritant that affects humans worldwide, causing medical ailments with varying symptoms.

Pollen Problems

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
March 10, 2023
How Healthy is 'Healthy'?

How Healthy is ‘Healthy’?

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
December 12, 2022
All Dried Up

All Dried Up

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
December 5, 2022
How Lovely Are Thy Branches

How Lovely Are Thy Branches

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
December 1, 2022
The Science Behind Your Pets

The Science Behind Your Pets

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
November 29, 2022
Artemis Launch Follow-Up

Artemis Launch Follow-Up

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
November 18, 2022
Total Lunar Eclipse

Total Lunar Eclipse

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
November 9, 2022
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The Golden Ratio

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
November 4, 2022
Quit Bugging Me

Quit Bugging Me

Elle Richardson, Science Editor
November 2, 2022
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