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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.

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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.

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Public Schools Need To Take Responsibility For Students’ Mental Health

March 28, 2023 Sabrina Chaviano Mental Health

Rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders have become increasingly prevalent in Generation Z. Despite the growing demand for mental health resources, many students are unable to get the help they need. At Miami-Dade County Public Schools there is a ratio of nearly 1,600 students per psychologist,… Read the rest at our website.

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Misogyny In Hispanic Culture Is A Threat To Women’s Lives

March 14, 2023 Laura Quintana

While most of the world has changed, misogyny remains a major issue in Latin American countries. Hispanic culture is cemented on old family customs that limit a woman’s role solely as the caretaker of society. That is why most Hispanic households, especially low-income ones, prefer to have boys rather… Read the rest at our website.

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Miami’s Public Transportation System Is In Dire Need Of Reform

March 3, 2023 Tomas Lara public transportation

This past year I’ve experienced first-hand how incompetent our public transportation system is. What once brought me freedom has slowly faded into hours of waiting in the sun and being drenched in sweat. I live less than seven miles from Kendall Campus in an apartment complex near a station… Read the rest at our website.

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Online Classes Allow Too Many Distractions And Not Enough Learning

March 3, 2023 Hugo Guillen Artificial Intelligence, online classes

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives in 2020, the world has embraced online learning. Three years later, online classes continue to be a popular option because of their convenience and flexibility. After all, why go to school when you can learn from the comfort of home? While… Read the rest at our website.

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How Miami Dade College Has Opened My Life Opportunities

February 22, 2023 Kelly Valdes

I always found it difficult to feel heard when I was growing up. That all changed when I enrolled at Miami Dade College last year. All of my professors at North Campus have gone the extra mile in ensuring each student feels heard and accepted in the classroom by… Read the rest at our website.

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Florida’s Rejection Of AP African American Studies Course Embodies White Fragility

February 15, 2023 Natalie Gelman

The unjust murder of George Floyd was a wake-up call for the nation three years ago. Since then, millions of Americans have raised awareness of social justice issues. That spotlight has prompted the College Board—the organization responsible for administering tests used for college admission and placement—to create a course… Read the rest at our website.

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Insulin Needs To Be More Accessible To Those Suffering From Diabetes

February 5, 2023 Paola Proenza insulin

Insulin is a life-saving drug for diabetics across the world. That’s why millions are left scrambling to pay for it when it’s locked behind an expensive pay wall. When I was nine years old, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I still remember the day doctors gently explained… Read the rest at our website.

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ChatGPT Undermines Critical Thinking Skills If Its Not Used Ethically

February 2, 2023 Juan S. Gomez ChatGPT

Artificial Intelligence just got alarmingly good. The Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer chatbot was unveiled to the world on Nov. 30. Created by OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research laboratory, ChatGPT generates responses to questions based on algorithms and text data. Since its release, millions have flocked to test its intelligence. … Read the rest at our website.

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