Saeli Gutierrez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Lady Shark Sophomore On Track After Earning Honors

April 25, 2011 Saeli Gutierrez

Miami Dade College Lady Shark softball first baseman Kristen Exposito was named Florida College System Activity Association player of the week on April 5. Exposito, a sophomore at MDC, batted .429 with two home runs and 33 RBIs. She has also been named to the All-FCSAA first team. “I… Read the rest at our website.

Sports

Student Fights His Way Into Education And Competition

April 11, 2011 Saeli Gutierrez

Miami Dade College student Carlos Vivanco, 23, is fulfilling his dream of pursuing a career in mixed martial arts. Vivanco became interested in the sport after he joined the wrestling team at Hialeah Senior High School. After graduating in 2006, he enrolled at MDC. “In high school I tried… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Softball

Freshman Catcher Out For Season Due To Injury

March 14, 2011 Saeli Gutierrez

While the Miami Dade College Lady Sharks softball season progresses, freshman catcher Karen Pedraza is watching it unfold from the dugout. A torn rotator cuff cut her season short. Pedraza injured her shoulder this fall after overworking herself. “Since I had been (training) hard to earn my position as… Read the rest at our website.

The Lady Sharks practicing for their game.

Sports Women's Basketball

Lady Shark Rises Above Adversity

February 2, 2011 Saeli Gutierrez

People react in different ways to a loss. Smiljana Cuk, has tried to make the most of difficult times. Cuk’s father—Zdravko Cuk—passed away from heart failure just before the Serbian native left her country and committed to play college basketball at Miami Dade College last year. “I am sad… Read the rest at our website.

The Lady Sharks basketball team playing against Daytona State College.

Sports Women's Basketball

Lady Sharks Stumble Into The Season

December 13, 2010 Saeli Gutierrez Lady Sharks

Miami Dade College’s women’s basketball team is off to a lackluster start this season, winning only two of 12 games. The Miami Dade College women’s basketball team (2-10) is off to a rocky start. Sophomore forward Ashley Wilkes said a lack of leadership and patience during the second half… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Women's Basketball

MDC Ladies Leap Into The New Season

November 1, 2010 Saeli Gutierrez

Training camp usually has athletes dreading every minute of the hard-working practices that accompany it. The Miami Dade College women’s basketball team, who open up the season Nov. 1 against Daytona State College, hopes it can result in winning. “They are a great group of players who are working… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Women's Basketball

Ambassador of Peace

October 18, 2010 Saeli Gutierrez

Miami Dade College head women’s basketball coach, Susan Summons, will be honored by the Institute for International Sport and the World Youth Peace Summit at its Ambassadors of Peace dinner. Summons will be one of 25 honorees at the event, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 22 at… Read the rest at our website.

Sports

Jack Of All Trades

October 4, 2010 Saeli Gutierrez

Anthony Fiorenza, a 26 year veteran of Miami Dade College, has been named the school’s athletic director. He replaces Jim Cox, whose contract was not renewed. Cox worked full-time at Miami Dade College for 33 years. Fiorenza will supervise the five sports teams MDC offers—men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball,… Read the rest at our website.

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