Pia Molina, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Freedom Tower A Backdrop To U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s Presidential Candidacy Announcement

April 21, 2015 Pia Molina 0 Comments Freedom Tower, Presidential Election, Marco Rubio

Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower provided a backdrop to Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s April 13 announcement that he is running for President, making him the third official Republican Party candidate for 2016. “I have heard some suggest that I should step aside and wait my turn. But I… Read the rest at our website.

Wolfson Campus News North Campus Kendall Campus

Teaching Financial Literacy At MDC

April 7, 2015 Pia Molina 0 Comments money, financial literacy

Financial coaching at Single Stop offices on campus begins with students figuring out what their financial goals are and finding means of achieving them. During the one-on-one meetings students fill out a detailed budget form detailing their day-to-day spending. “At first it was difficult because I was juggling a… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

U.S. State Department Establishes Outpost At College

February 17, 2015 Pia Molina 0 Comments Freedom Tower

The U.S. Department of State established a Media Hub of the Americas at Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower. The government agency inaugurated the space on Jan. 28 and is using the hub to conduct a number of activities including interviews, meetings and other official business. “For us as an… Read the rest at our website.

Kendall Campus News

Kendall Campus Serves Artistic Veterans Through MDC Live Arts’ Vet Lab

February 3, 2015 Pia Molina 0 Comments MDC Live Arts, workshop, veterans, writing

On Jan. 10, veterans were given the opportunity to partake in MDC Live Arts’ Vet Lab, a writing lab program aimed at showcasing the stories of South Florida veterans. The Vet Lab was inspired by Basetrack Live, a multimedia performance based on photographs by journalists embedded in Iraq and… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

Bravely Facing The Fear Of Terrorism

February 3, 2015 Pia Molina 0 Comments

On Sept. 11, 2001, my generation had its first encounter with the new kind of war: terrorism. The fear was near and instilled into the conscious memories of us all. We grew up with the color code dictating our safety. We saw the change in society as it begged… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

Obama Asks Castro If It Is OK To Come In

January 20, 2015 Pia Molina 0 Comments

When President Barack Obama announced the most significant change in U.S- Cuban relations in the past two decades, I was keenly aware of the giant ripples of change and discussion that would hit Miami. “Today, Miami is often referred to as the capital of Latin America,” said President Obama… Read the rest at our website.

News

Executive Order Protects Millions of Undocumented Immigrants From Deportation

December 9, 2014 Pia Molina DACA, Immigration

President Barack Obama revealed his latest immigration reform on Nov. 20, protecting at least 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation. Through executive action, Obama’s reform would also direct immigration officials to concentrate on deporting criminals and those who pose a threat to national security, while protecting any children who… Read the rest at our website.

News

New Parking Garage At Hialeah Campus Makes Parking More Convenient

October 8, 2014 Pia Molina Hialeah Campus, New Building

Hialeah Campus students, faculty and staff are having an easier time finding parking this fall semester thanks to a new seven-floor parking garage that features more than 1,000 parking spaces and a community multi-purpose room. The new hulking $21.9 million parking structure located at the southernmost part of the… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

MDC Offers New Bachelor Of Applied Science Degree

August 25, 2014 Pia Molina

MDC is offering a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Supply Chain Management starting this Fall. The program will target the growing necessity for skilled workers to improve Miami’s logistic and transportation system. The degree program is applicable in a metropolitan city like Miami, which requires a reliable… Read the rest at our website.

News

Cuts to Bright Futures Scholarships

August 25, 2014 Pia Molina

The Bright Futures Scholarship will face severe budget cuts and stricter requirements due to changes in legislature approved by Governor Rick Scott. Changes include budget cuts from $309 million last year to $266 million this year along with heightened SAT/ACT testing requirements. “This has negatively impacted all students coming… Read the rest at our website.

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