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My Students Taught Me The Gift Of Perseverance

June 1, 2020 Sonali Saha Professor, Coronavirus, remote learning, face-to-face learning

In early February, I pitched an idea to The Reporter about a piece on 17-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg. As an environmental biologist, it was frustrating to see teenagers grasping the notion that human activities are causing monumental deterioration in the climatic conditions, while our policymakers are doing… Read the rest at our website.

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Governor Desantis Was Right To Lash Out Against Media

June 1, 2020 Kevin Boulandier Florida, Media, Coronavirus, Ron Desantis

On May 20, Florida Governor Ron Desantis made the case in front of the media that Florida handled the COVID-19 pandemic better than what the media portrayed. “You’ve got a lot of people in your profession who whacks poetically for weeks and weeks about how Florida was gonna be… Read the rest at our website.

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Social Media Revives Roller Skating Trend

June 1, 2020 Gabrille Torna Internet, Coronavirus, roller skating, Tik Tok

Many of us thought that 2020 was going to be a great year—boy, were we wrong. The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to live with fear, safety measures, event cancellations and confinement. Although it feels like the end of time, being at home has paved the way for an… Read the rest at our website.

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The Top PC Video Games To Destress During The Coronavirus Pandemic

June 1, 2020 Alice Moreno Video Games, COVID-19, Coronavirus, pc, destress

The coronavirus pandemic has changed our day-to-day lives. For many, what was once a hectic schedule has turned into boredom at home. Even though Miami-Dade County lifted the shelter-in-place order on May 20, the number of COVID-19 cases is still rising. Staying at home might not be a bad… Read the rest at our website.

COVID-19 News

MDC To Start Distributing More Than $49 Million To Students Through CARES Act

May 12, 2020 Heidi Perez Coronavirus, CARES Act, emergency aid, federal aid

Miami Dade College will start to dole out emergency aid grants to students later this month, courtesy of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, better known as the CARES Act. The funds are part of a $14 billion federal aid package given to hundreds of colleges and… Read the rest at our website.

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Distanced Yet Collaborated

May 7, 2020 Sonali Saha COVID-19, Coronavirus, remote learning, online classes

In early February, I had pitched an idea to The Reporter on a piece about a certain Greta Thunberg. As an environmental biologist, it was frustrating to see even teenagers grasping the notion that human activities are causing monumental deterioration in the climatic conditions, while our policymakers are doing… Read the rest at our website.

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Quarantine Haircuts: How Not To Ruin Your Hair During A Coronavirus Crisis

May 5, 2020 Adriana Dos Santos quarantine, Coronavirus, hair, diy, hairstyle, haircut, COVID-19

Our hair can play a big role in our overall mood and wellbeing. When we feel sad, we cheer ourselves up with a new hairstyle. When we are bored, we change our routine by coloring it differently. When we are quarantined due to a worldwide pandemic—well, it’s just not… Read the rest at our website.

COVID-19 News Sports

‘It Is A Tough Moment For Everyone’: International Athletes Stay Strong Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

April 29, 2020 Jose Tovar Athletes, International, Lady Sharks, COVID-19, Coronavirus, athletics, Sharks, isolation

A peek at Miami Dade College’s athletics page reveals rosters dotted with players from the Dominican Republic, Brazil, France, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Sweden, Slovakia and the Netherlands. International players, who account for nearly 30% of MDC athletes, are accustomed to being thousands of miles… Read the rest at our website.

COVID-19 News A&E

How Miami Is Keeping Entertainment Alive During The Coronavirus Pandemic

April 28, 2020 Sebastian Castellanos Art, Cinema, Entertainment, Coronavirus, virtual, movie theater, museums

The world is shut down due to the coronavirus—even the entertainment industry has stopped for the time being. But as the saying goes, the show must go on. Singers, bands and performing art centers are keeping fans connected with the entertainment industry virtually. Movie theaters are hosting virtual screenings… Read the rest at our website.

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Navigating The COVID-19 Crisis

April 27, 2020 Suseth Mena Health, Florida, COVID-19, Coronavirus, outbreak, pandemic, virus

Epidemiology is a Greek word meaning “what is upon the people.” Among other things, epidemiologists study why people get sick and who is predominantly affected during infectious outbreaks. In times of crisis, understanding how a disease is distributed and what determines its course is important to not only stay… Read the rest at our website.

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