I Am MDC baseball game — Student Spirit: Miami Dade College students cheer on the Miami Marlins during I AM MDC Day at loanDepot park on Sept. 6. The game, which ended in a 10-3 win for the Marlins versus the Chicago Cubs, celebrated the College’s 66th anniversary. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Photo Briefing – Sept. 7, 2026

By Lucas Duarte

September 7, 2026

Grammy award-winning artist Joey Calveiro — First Pitch: Pictured is North Campus student and Grammy award-winning jazz saxophonist Joey Calveiro who threw out the first-pitch during I AM MDC DAY at loanDepot park on Sept. 6. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

New World School of the Arts students singing the National Anthem. — The Anthem: New World School of Arts students perform the national anthem before the Miami Marlins game versus the Chicago Cubs during I AM MDC Day at loanDepot Park on Sept. 6. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

A family at a Marlins game at I Am MDC Day. — Home Team: Students and community members gathered with their families in the stands at loanDepot park during I Am MDC Day on Sept. 6. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

Miami Dade College mascot Finn. — Big Fish Energy: Miami Dade College mascot, Finn, keeps the crowd engaged during I AM MDC Day at loanDepot park on Sept.6. LUCAS DUARTE/THE REPORTER

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Lucas Duarte is studying photography at Wolfson Campus. Duarte, who graduated from Miami Beach Senior High School in 2022, will serve as a senior photographer for The Reporter during the 2026-27 school year. The 22-year-old was born in Brazil and has been taking photos since 2019. He enjoys telling stories through images and aspires to build a career in documentary photography.

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