Stephany Matat, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

An old black and white photo from World War 1 colorized.

They Shall Not Grow Old Shines As World War I Insight

January 24, 2019 Stephany Matat Film, documentary, ww1, war

They Shall Not Grow Old is an astounding Peter Jackson documentary that examines all aspects of World War I through recolorized century-old film. Through Jackson’s meticulous work to make this film look fresh, he depicts another side of humanity in a gritty war and presents a lighthearted ambiance with… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

Scents Can Positively Impact Your Life

November 30, 2018 Stephany Matat Stress, Anxiety, scents, memories

Peppermint, eucalyptus or lavender. The smell of fresh grass, the beach or the ocean. Scents are not only a lesser-known form of relaxation. They can also relieve illness and anxiety. Our sense of smell plays a major role in our lives. It can influence how we taste food, how… Read the rest at our website.

Promotional image for the movie Home Alone.

A&E

The Best Christmas Movies To Watch

November 16, 2018 Stephany Matat Film, Movies, Christmas

‘Tis the season to be jolly. Now that Halloween has passed, everyone is waiting for Christmas to come. Here are my top five Christmas movies to watch: 5. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) This is the story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, who is bored of Halloween and… Read the rest at our website.

Photo of the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami.

Wolfson Campus News

MDC MOAD Launches Free Admission And Family Days

October 19, 2018 Stephany Matat Museum of Art and Design, Wolfson Campus, MOAD

Miami Dade College’s Museum of Art and Design wants to see fresh faces. To do so, the museum launched two programs, Free Admission Days and Free Family Days, on Sept. 30. Both programs are on the last Sunday of each month. Museum hours on Sunday are from 1 p.m.… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

Netflix’s Animated Darling Is BoJack Horseman

October 19, 2018 Stephany Matat Netflix, animation, comedy central

“Back in the ‘90s, I was in a very famous TV show…” Bojack Horseman’s end credits summarize the overall concept of the show, which paved its way to being a relatable yet absurd comedy-drama. The animated Netflix series depicts the flawed and stereotypical society of Hollywood with comedy. The… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

Humanity Explored In Paul McCartney’s Egypt Station

October 5, 2018 Stephany Matat Music, Album Review, Paul McCartney

When people hear Paul McCartney’s name, nostalgia flashes before their eyes. Memories of listening to Hey Jude by The Beatles with family, yelling the lyrics of Band On The Run by Wings in the car and hearing the solemn Blackbird covered by many rising artists come to mind. McCartney… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

Best-selling Author Markus Zusak To Present New Book At MDC

October 5, 2018 Stephany Matat Wolfson Campus, Miami Book Fair, MBF, book

Miami Book Fair will host a signing for best-selling author Markus Zusak’s new book, Bridge of Clay, on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. 2nd Ave., Room 1261. The young adult novel follows orphans Clay Dunbar and his four brothers as they learn the secret… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

MDC Student Bands Rock Out

September 14, 2018 Stephany Matat Music, bands

The Miami local band scene is a vast one, ranging from diverse neighborhoods in Miami and including people from different walks of life. Here are three such bands: Mahogany Purple Mahogany Purple is one of those bands that have emerged onto the scene. They followed their guitarist, Gabe Garcia,… Read the rest at our website.

Wolfson Campus Briefing

Students Receive Grant For National Debt Awareness Campaign

September 14, 2018 Stephany Matat Wolfson Campus, Awareness, grant, campaign

Wolfson Campus Honors College students Shawn Torres, 19, and Bryan Montes, 18, received a $1,000 grant from Up to Us to support their awareness campaign for national debt. Up to Us is a non-partisan nationwide, campus-based campaign that launched in 2012. The students must use the money to sponsor… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

MDC MOAD To Host The Politics Of Public Space In Latin America

September 14, 2018 Stephany Matat MOAD, Exhibition, panel

Miami Dade College’s Museum of Art and Design will host a panel on The Politics of Public Space in Latin America at the Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd, on Sept. 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Panelists Alejandro Haiek, Jorge Pérez Jaramillo and Lorena Zárate will give their… Read the rest at our website.

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