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

Last month, the Biden Administration approved the Willow project, an oil drilling venture that will serve as a catalyst to our ongoing environmental crisis. Better known as the Willow Master Development Plan, this proposition seeks to produce up to 590 million barrels of oil during a 30-year period in… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

Once Again, Spring Breakers Trashed Miami

March 28, 2023 Victoria Martinez Spring Break

Tourists once again wreaked havoc on the city of Miami. From littering to creating public disturbances, they made hotspots like Ocean Drive intolerable and dangerous for local residents. Miami, a gorgeous city with much to offer, continues to suffer consistently when spring breakers come to town. According to the… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Softball

Sophomore Catcher Embraces Starring Role After Playing Part-Time Last Year

March 9, 2023 Victoria Martinez

Beatriz Narazaki was determined to be the Lady Sharks starting catcher after sharing the position with a teammate last year. She dedicated the summer to improving her game. In grueling three-hour practices, Narazaki focused on throwing accurately, being more vocal and visualizing plays. The hard work paid off. In… Read the rest at our website.

News

Mission North Star Helps Parents Kick-Start Their College Education

February 22, 2023 Victoria Martinez

When Kaylee Solares graduated from Homestead Senior High School in 2019, she struggled to balance college and taking care of her newborn baby, Jaylyn. Solares enrolled at Homestead Campus that fall with a full scholarship from the Mexican American Council. That is where she found out about Mission North… Read the rest at our website.

News Kendall Campus

Kendall Campus Musicians Release Debut Single—SOMENIGHTS

January 26, 2023 Victoria Martinez OVERMANIA!

Lorenzo Coviello grew up surrounded by music. When he was four, he played the piano with his grandfather, Juan Areco, a lifelong musician who still plays his acoustic guitar at venues like the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. That experience rubbed off on Coviello, who is now a creative… Read the rest at our website.

News North Campus

MDC-TV Wins Two Suncoast Regional Emmys For Breaking The Silence

January 11, 2023 Victoria Martinez Suncoast Regional Emmy, mdc-tv

For the seventh year in a row, MDC-TV has earned a Suncoast Regional Emmy. The award for the project Breaking the Silence was announced on Dec. 10 at the Suncoast Emmy Award ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. It was in the categories of Arts and Entertainment of… Read the rest at our website.

News Wolfson Campus

‘It’s Adorable’: Miami Culinary Institute’s Café Introduces Robotic Server

November 23, 2022 Victoria Martinez Technology, Robotics, Miami Culinary Institute

Jaire Treminio was picking up food at the Miami Culinary Institute Café when she stumbled upon something rather unusual. A three-and-half-foot white robot was delivering food to customers at a slow but steady pace. The mechanical worker features two upper circular platforms that transport orders to customers and a… Read the rest at our website.

Kendall Campus Men's Basketball Sports

Sharks Eagerly Await Return Of Star Point Guard

November 8, 2022 Victoria Martinez point guard

More than a year after suffering an Achilles tendon injury, the Miami Dade College men’s basketball team is waiting for the full return of star point guard Abdias “Speedy” Carcamo. Carcamo, who was limited to eight games last season, has been doing calf raises and rubber band assisted stretches… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus

Announcer Lends His Voice To MDC Sports To Expand Program’s Reach

October 20, 2022 Victoria Martinez Plug Talk Sports, announcer

When Daniel Torres attended volleyball media day at Miami Dade College in September, he saw an opportunity to expand his thriving sports career. Torres, the creator of Plug Talk Sports—a podcast that airs on YouTube—approached Alysia Dyer, the school’s athletic director, about serving as the program’s on-air commentator. A… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Padrón Campus

Padrón Campus Appoints Interim Honors College Director

September 20, 2022 Victoria Martinez Honors College, New Director

Marianne Maduro started as the interim Honors College director at the Eduardo J. Padrón Campus on Aug. 29. Maduro will help Honors College students with enrollment and advisement. She replaces Magda Castineyra, who is now the interim dean of the program. “I’m really thankful for this opportunity… and really… Read the rest at our website.

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