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

Enjoy A Night Of Stand Up Comedy At Just The Funny

February 7, 2022 Christian Rodriguez Comedy, improv

If you’re in the need of some laughter and a reprieve from life’s aches, look no further than the bright yellow sign with red letters spelling out: “Just The Funny.” Located at 3119 Coral Way, Just The Funny is a theater that hosts interactive comedy routines on a weekly… Read the rest at our website.

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Diversity In Medical Field Is Sorely Needed

January 3, 2022 Christian Rodriguez diversity, medical field

The medical industry needs to increase its diversity. Patients need to see people they can identify with, either to know they’ll be understood or to feel like they can join the field. But diversity can’t be achieved unless racial discrimination is stopped. Oftentimes minorities such as African-Americans have been… Read the rest at our website.

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The Opera Is Not Just For The Rich Elite

November 1, 2021 Christian Rodriguez opera

In the early days, opera was an art form reserved for the wealthy. Rich nobility would commission new work and then cover all of its manufacturing costs. The opera was presented to their court and nobles. It was essentially a large watch party. There was food, booze and a… Read the rest at our website.

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Tattoos Should Not Be Judged, They Embrace Our Uniqueness

October 18, 2021 Christian Rodriguez Tattoos

What do you see when you close your eyes and imagine someone getting a tattoo? Growing up, this thought prompted a frightening image in my head. I’d picture a hypermasculine man in a dark room drinking beer while getting a tattoo of a giant bald eagle clutching a knife… Read the rest at our website.

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Outdated Blood Donation Restrictions Placed On Gay Men Need To End

October 13, 2021 Christian Rodriguez Blood donation, LGBTQ community

Blood donation policies concerning men in the LGBTQ community are outdated. According to the Food and Drug Administration in the United States, men should defer from donating blood for three months after any sexual contact with another man. The issue began in 1985 when the FDA passed a lifetime… Read the rest at our website.

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