Victoria Avalo, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Why We Need To Defund The Police And What That Means

July 1, 2020 Victoria Avalo police, defund the police

It seems like everytime we turn on the television or scroll through social media, there’s another horrific headline about someone being killed by a police officer in the United States. That has fueled a bevy of protests throughout the last month and a half. Among the demands: justice for… Read the rest at our website.

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My Eye-Opening Experience At A Food Desert

June 1, 2020 Victoria Avalo food desert, Immokalee, chain supermarkets, fast food

At the beginning of quarantine, I stayed at a farm in Immokalee, Florida, where I had an eye-opening experience. I had always heard about food deserts, but had never been to one. A food desert is an area that has limited access to affordable fresh produce or good quality… Read the rest at our website.

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Don’t Stress It, Address It

April 17, 2020 Victoria Avalo Music, Stress, Exercise, therapy, meditation

With so many things happening around us, it’s easy to get anxious. Many people say that therapy is the best way to cope, but for college students, therapy is expensive. There are cheaper and free alternatives to reducing stress. There are so many things going on in a college… Read the rest at our website.

Illustration by Alexa Hernandez visualizing adopt not shop.

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Why You Should Adopt, Not Shop

March 19, 2020 Victoria Avalo pet, dog, adopt, not shop

Pets are a special part of our lives. Everyone wants one and eventually most people experience a pet. When looking for a pet, the right fit seems impossible. There are so many choices and breeds. Everyone wants a purebred kitten or a puppy. This raises the question of where… Read the rest at our website.

Illustration by Alexander Ontiveros depicting catcalling.

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Catcalling Is Not A Compliment, It’s Harassment

February 7, 2020 Victoria Avalo Women, harassment, catcalling

Recently while walking to my car as I left campus, I was catcalled. A man who was driving by looking for a parking spot rolled his window down and whistled at me and told me I was pretty and made comments about my body that made me uncomfortable. This… Read the rest at our website.

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The Arts Are Crucial In Education

January 10, 2020 Victoria Avalo Arts, Education

I work at an elementary school as an after care leader and often assist the school’s drama production during performances and whenever needed. When I am not helping the drama program, I am on the field coaching students of all ages or in the classroom assisting students with homework.… Read the rest at our website.

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