March 16, 2026
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What To Expect From Miami Dade College’s Transition To Online Classes

Heidi Perez ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Now that Miami Dade College’s classes will move online, here’s what to expect:   On March 30, students will begin taking classes through a number of different communication and video-conferencing platforms such as Blackboard, Zoom, email, among others.   Classes will continue online at least until the end of the spring… Read the rest at our website.
Isabella Garcia picking groceries as part of the Buddy System.
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MDC Student Starts Delivery Service For Those Most At-Risk Of Contracting The Coronavirus

Roxy Garcia ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Isabella Garcia picks up a carton of milk, eggs and dog food from a Publix in Pembroke Pines.   But these are not her groceries.  They belong to Barbara Valencia, a 21-year-old woman with arteriovenous malformation, which has resulted in a weak immune system and lungs, as well as anemia.… Read the rest at our website.
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Coronavirus Couldn’t Cancel This; Miami Film Festival Awards Thousands Of Dollars To Filmmakers

Adriana Dos Santos ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
Despite being cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Miami Film Festival still doled out $150,000 in cash prizes to filmmakers who entered in the festival’s competitions.   Three awards were announced during the festival’s run—the Oolite Arts Miami Film Festival Poster Design Award, the Oolite Arts Miami Film… Read the rest at our website.
Alicia Garcia and Matthew Romeu acting.
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Improv Comedy Troupe Believes ‘You’re Never Too Old To Be Weird’

Roxy Garcia ,  ,  , 
The sound of a bell tinkling sends members from the Society Circus Players into a frenzy.  Suddenly, someone yells: “New choice, new choice.”    Members of the Miami-based improv comedy troupe frantically play out a scene that features three friends feasting on chicken wings at a local bowling alley.  Carlos… Read the rest at our website.
Lady Sharks' Raissa and teammates during practice.
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Freshman Continuing Sister’s Legacy With Lady Sharks

Daniel Tamariz ,  , 
Raissa Bianco is used to following in her sister’s footsteps.    When she was four years old, Raissa watched her sister Raquelli’s baseball practice and mimicked her moves in Pinhais, Brazil. Seven years later when Raquelli made the transition from baseball to softball, Raissa did the same.  So it was… Read the rest at our website.
Raphy Almanzar-Rosario on base.
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Defensive-Minded Shortstop Flashed Offensive Skills Before Season Was Canceled

Jose Tovar , 
Coming into this season, shortstop Raphy Almanzar-Rosario was confident about his defense. Last year, the Sharks’ slick-fielding infielder won a gold glove and was tabbed as the Florida College System Activities Association Defensive Player of the Year. But he lacked consistency at the plate, batting a mediocre .267 with… Read the rest at our website.
Student Government Association election.
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SGA Changes Election Season Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

Heidi Perez ,  ,  , 
Miami Dade College has announced changes to the Student Government Association’s annual election dates due to class suspensions amid the coronavirus outbreak.  Now, elections for SGA will take place from April 13-15—a week before it was originally scheduled.  Student Life will notify applicants of their status by April 6… Read the rest at our website.
BOT extends presidential search.
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Board Of Trustees Extends Presidential Search, Cites Coronavirus As Reason

Heidi Perez ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  ,  , 
The yearlong saga to find Miami Dade College’s fifth permanent president took another setback Tuesday when the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to extend the deadline for presidential candidates to apply until this fall because of the coronavirus.  Trustee Nicole Washington—who chairs the presidential search committee—received the recommendation from… Read the rest at our website.
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