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Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is the most controversial political figure of the 21st century. This month, the contentious rhetoric surrounding the businessman-turned-politician escalated once again. On June 9, Trump was charged with 37 federal crimes after he was accused of conspiring to destroy… Read the rest at our website.

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America’s Car-Centric Culture Is A Cancer That Ravages Our Communities

June 12, 2023 Juan S. Gomez urban planning

Our country’s biggest problems include gun violence, racism and wealth inequality. While these are all pressing societal issues, our obsession with cars is just as bad. Since the invention of the Model T in the early 20th century, the automobile has become a staple of American culture because of… Read the rest at our website.

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Kendall Campus Lack Culinary Diversity

June 9, 2023 Dianelys Machado Food, culinary

Despite being one of the oldest and largest Miami Dade College campuses, Kendall is falling behind by providing a lack of food options for its students. That is not the case at other MDC campuses. Homestead Campus features Uncle Boo’s Southern Catfish Restaurant, which offers various soul food options… Read the rest at our website.

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These Tips Will Help You Succeed Academically This Summer

May 31, 2023 Angel Araujo

If you are reading this, you may be one of the many students who registered for summer classes and are worried about their academic performance. Your fears can be justified. As opposed to the fall and spring semesters, the summer term only lasts for three months. This means that… Read the rest at our website.

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Three Reasons To Go For A Walk Today

May 31, 2023 Juan S. Gomez

Running, weightlifting, CrossFit, high-intensity interval training… I could go on and on. But when discussing the best types of exercise, most people forget walking—a skill we learn to dismiss once we master it during infancy. While it’s arguably the most simple form of exercise, walking can go a long… Read the rest at our website.

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Approval Of SB 1718 Is An Attack On Human Dignity

May 11, 2023 Juan S. Gomez Immigration, SB 1718

Ron DeSantis is back at it again. The Florida governor, who has earned a controversial reputation for his stance on COVID-19 and education, has set his sights on another deeply contentious issue—immigration. Yesterday, DeSantis signed a comprehensive immigration bill, SB 1718, into law. It will negatively impact the lives… Read the rest at our website.

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MDC Offers Free Resources To Help You De-Stress

May 4, 2023 Angel Araujo

Overdue assignments, economic hardships and time management issues. Those are all problems college students face, and while those things can make you feel overwhelmed, you are not alone. According to a recent study by the American Addiction Center, nearly 88 percent of college students report suffering from stress, which… Read the rest at our website.

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Home Rental Prices In Miami Are Spiraling Out Of Control

April 19, 2023 Hugo Guillen

When I first arrived in Miami two years ago, my family paid $1,200 each month for our two-bedroom apartment. Today, the same space costs $1,800 per month. Despite the 50 percent increase in rent, the building and its surrounding area are not offering anything new. This city-wide phenomenon made… Read the rest at our website.

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The Importance Of Unions In The Workplace

April 14, 2023 Tomas Lara unions

It’s likely you’ve heard about the waves of unionization attempts throughout the nation. From airports to zoos, unions appear to be on the rise. What does that mean for the average worker? A union is a collective group of employees that work to preserve and expand worker rights and… Read the rest at our website.

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Race To Ban TikTok Misses The Larger Issue—How Social Media Lacks Regulation

April 11, 2023 Juan S. Gomez

Ever since becoming available worldwide in September of 2017, TikTok has taken the world by storm. With its short video and music format, it took the platform just three years to amass two billion worldwide downloads—a figure equivalent to 20 percent of the world’s population. However, just as the… Read the rest at our website.

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