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Lauren "Lolo" Reskin showing off her record store.
Kendall CampusNews

Kendall Campus Alumna Ignites Local Culture Through Indie Music Store

Adriana Dos Santos ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Lauren “Lolo” Reskin skated on the hardwood roller rink at Super Wheels Skating Center near Kendall, while a DJ played an endless amount of hip-hop and pop songs, as a teenager.  In those euphoric moments, she realized the importance of uniting the community through music.  “Like at a nightclub,… Read the rest at our website.
Photo of Daryl Perry.
NewsWolfson Campus

New Student Center Legend Passes Away After 27 Years At MDC

Heidi Perez ,  ,  , 
Daryl Perry’s colleagues huddled around his corner office at Wolfson Campus’ New Student Center to celebrate the life of their long-time friend.  They talked about Perry’s life and his time at Miami Dade College over hot tea, a beverage he drank every morning.    “Daryl was, basically and simply put,… Read the rest at our website.
A little girl enjoying the Children's Holiday event.
North CampusNews

Children’s Holiday Brings Yuletide Cheer To North Campus Community

Heidi Perez ,  ,  , 
Children’s Holiday, North Campus’ free version of Santa’s Enchanted Forest for the community, will celebrate its 14th anniversary on Dec. 14. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the celebration, which will feature a 12-foot mountain of snow for sledding, dance performances, obstacle courses and a visit from the… Read the rest at our website.
Adrian Morales talking to the players.
NewsSportsKendall CampusBaseball

Sharks Tab Former Player To Lead Baseball Team

Jose Tovar ,  ,  , 
Adrian Morales has won two Division I National Championships and played professional baseball in the Kansas City Royals organization.  Now he has another accomplishment to add to his resume: Miami Dade College selected Morales, who served as an assistant and recruiter under Danny Price for the last three years,… Read the rest at our website.
Shawna Powell and Zayna Bryan posing for the camera.
Homestead CampusNews

Mother And Daughter Take Classes Together At Homestead Campus

Alexa Hernández ,  ,  ,  , 
Shawna Powell and Zayna Bryan aren’t your typical best friends. They work, attend classes and grocery shop together. They’re also mother and daughter.  “Listen, my mom looks good. People think she’s my sister or cousin, and I say, ‘This is my momma,’” Bryan said. “We are joined at the… Read the rest at our website.
Young students enjoying the Miami Book Fair.
NewsWolfson Campus

Miami Book Fair Stirs Literary Pot In Downtown Miami

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  The Miami Book Fair took over the streets of downtown Miami for its 36th installation from Nov. 17 through Nov. 24.   This year, the Book Fair featured works of hundreds of nationally and internationally recognized authors. Among the star-studded lineup at this year’s Book Fair: Nicaraguan author Gioconda… Read the rest at our website.
Fitzgerald and fellow teammate during practice.
NewsSportsKendall CampusMen's Basketball

Point Guard Off To Fast Start As Sharks Begin Season Strong

Bryan Lopez ,  ,  , 
The Miami Dade College men’s basketball team (6-1) is off to a fast start. Some of the Sharks’ success can be attributed to the steady play of point guard Kaleb “KJ” Fitzgerald. The 6-foot sophomore played at Jacksonville University last year, and is one of the three Division I… Read the rest at our website.