Christian Rodriguez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Reveals Ticketmaster Has Too Much Power

December 26, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Ticketmaster

The announcement of Taylor Swift’s new Eras Tour broke the internet. For the first time since the pandemic, the acclaimed singer announced she was going on tour to promote her latest musical project across the United States. The pre-sale of tickets was handled by the nation’s leading ticketing company:… Read the rest at our website.

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The Benefits Of Having Walkable Communities

November 3, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Environment, walking

Before moving to Florida, I lived in Montreal. Located in Quebec, Montreal is known for its lively and walkable neighborhoods filled with densely packed businesses and entertainment. That feature is common in European cities such as Barcelona, Paris or London. In stark contrast, Miami and its suburbs feature an… Read the rest at our website.

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Climate Gentrification Is Miami’s Next Great Challenge

September 7, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Miami, Climate Change, climate gentrification

Aside from its glamorous beaches and vibrant nightlife, Miami is known for two things: a lack of affordable housing and its vulnerability to climate change. What you might not know, is that these problems are making each other worse. Climate gentrification is the process in which a poor urban… Read the rest at our website.

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Separation In Education Based On Learning Levels Is Poisonous

August 23, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Education

The tendency of educational institutions to separate students based on their learning velocity at a young age causes unneeded harm. Children who are identified as “gifted” or advanced are separated from their peers into enhanced classes. Contrastingly, those who struggle are placed in less advanced courses that hinder the… Read the rest at our website.

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How Monkeypox Misinformation Affects The LGBTQ+ Community

August 8, 2022 Christian Rodriguez LGBTQ+, stereotypes, monkeypox

The pandemic taught us that public perception about a disease is just as impactful as the disease itself. But even after living this reality, groups like the World Health Organization have been careless and irresponsible with their monkeypox reporting. The WHO has targeted homosexual men during their calls for… Read the rest at our website.

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Maggie Rogers’ Surrender Is Sonic Liberation

August 7, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Album Review

Maggie Rogers starts her second studio album, Surrender, with her title single That’s Where I Am. Inspired by the classic 90s rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You, the song shows Roger is not afraid to pull from her academic roots. The album’s ethos is an ode to… Read the rest at our website.

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University Admissions Shouldn’t Be Based On How Much Money You Have

June 29, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Financial Aid, community college, admissions

As a second-year student at Miami Dade College, I have started my search for potential transfer universities. While narrowing down my list of dream schools, I stumbled across a clause, hidden on most universities’ websites, that states they conduct “need-aware” admissions. The phrase means they take into account a… Read the rest at our website.

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Big Money Is A Threat To Our Democracy

June 14, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Politicians, money, democracy

We might think corrupt politicians are the only ones making back-alley deals behind closed doors. However, the reality is that the current American political and legislative system has made it a necessity for candidates to sell-out for the funds they need to be elected. A report by the Federal… Read the rest at our website.

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The Harms Of The Court Of Public Opinion

June 8, 2022 Christian Rodriguez court, public opinion

The internet has been dominated by the defamation case between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. Discussion of the case has run rampant on social media sites and news channels. However, calling it a discussion is generous considering that the trial became an uncritical show of support for Depp and… Read the rest at our website.

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The Rom-Com Genre In Film Is The Best Power Move Made By Women

June 1, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Romantic Comedy

How often have you had the displeasure of hearing some pretentious film bro refer to any film with an ounce of fun, romance or female presence as a chick flick in a derogatory manner? I certainly have. The source of their condescension isn’t even hidden, it’s right in the… Read the rest at our website.

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