Juan S. Gomez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College https://mdcthereporter.com/author/juan-s-gomez/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 23:45:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://mdcthereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/R_reporter_logo-1-125x125.png Juan S. Gomez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College https://mdcthereporter.com/author/juan-s-gomez/ 32 32 How Race And Politics Created Two Different Americas For Cubans And Haitians https://mdcthereporter.com/how-race-and-politics-created-two-different-americas-for-cubans-and-haitians/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:03:46 +0000 https://mdcthereporter.com/?p=36132 Cuban and Haitian Americans have formed a fundamental part of South Florida’s culture since the mid-20th century. 
However, both groups face vastly unequal outcomes once they reach the land of opportunity due to an immigration policy that disproportionately benefits Cubans. 
Similar Stories, Different Outcomes
After Fidel Castro consolidated power… Read the rest at our website.

How Race And Politics Created Two Different Americas For Cubans And Haitians

]]> MesaMedia Takes Independent Wrestling By Storm—One Shot At A Time https://mdcthereporter.com/mesamedia-takes-independent-wrestling-by-storm-one-shot-at-a-time/ Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:19:02 +0000 https://mdcthereporter.com/?p=35167 Steve Mesa was mesmerized as he watched World Wrestling Entertainment personalities Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels grapple in an Iron Man match during WrestleMania XII in 1996.
The then 10-year-old watched the drama unfold from the comfort of his parent’s Hialeah living room thanks to a VHS recording.   
After… Read the rest at our website.

MesaMedia Takes Independent Wrestling By Storm—One Shot At A Time

]]> North Campus Appoints New Director Of Financial Aid Services https://mdcthereporter.com/north-campus-appoints-new-director-of-financial-aid-services/ Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:48:53 +0000 https://mdcthereporter.com/?p=35163 Berta De Leon was selected as the new director of financial aid services at North Campus on July 31. 
De Leon, 44, will supervise the financial aid office to support students and help the campus adhere to federal, state and institutional policies. 
“I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to… Read the rest at our website.

North Campus Appoints New Director Of Financial Aid Services

]]> School Of Justice Appoints New Chairperson https://mdcthereporter.com/school-of-justice-appoints-new-chairperson/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:08:28 +0000 https://mdcthereporter.com/?p=35096 Marcia Diaz was selected as the new chairperson of the School of Justice at North Campus on July 3. 
Diaz will oversee faculty and staff and manage day-to-day operations at the department.
“I’m excited to see what grants and other opportunities we can bring to our students,” Diaz said.… Read the rest at our website.

School Of Justice Appoints New Chairperson

]]> CLEO Institute Is Accepting Internship Applications https://mdcthereporter.com/cleo-institute-is-accepting-internship-applications/ Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:39:34 +0000 https://mdcthereporter.com/?p=35059 The Climate Leadership Engagement Opportunities Institute is accepting internship applications to promote climate and energy campaigns this fall semester. 
Four interns will work 10-15 hours per week to promote climate change awareness across Miami Dade College. They will each receive a $300 stipend.
Students may intern in roles such… Read the rest at our website.

CLEO Institute Is Accepting Internship Applications

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