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Throughout history, songs have shaped generations and nations, influencing decisions, even sparking rebellions. In Cuba, many songs have helped people see the harsh realities of their situation—some expressing them directly and others with veiled lyrics. But in 2021, one song changed Cuba’s history and its people. That year, Cubans… Read the rest at our website.

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The Power Of Music Is Undeniable

March 3, 2025 Sophia Arenas Music

Throughout every stage of my life, music has held a significant position. People, places, and phases are listed in a cabinet file with a song, smell or image assigned to them. When I imagine a “coming of age” point in my life, I think of Space Song by Beach… Read the rest at our website.

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Department Of Education Is Being Diminished And So Is Our Education

February 24, 2025 Nicolas Ramos Department of Education

It is 2025, and a new administration has taken control of one of the most influential organizations that affects students nationwide—the United States Department of Education. While changes in the federal government may seem routine for most students, President Donald Trump’s administration has promised to eliminate the department. The… Read the rest at our website.

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I’m A First-Generation American With Ukrainian Roots

February 11, 2025 Sean Yakobson

The Soviet Union officially collapsed on Dec. 26, 1991. Fifteen former Soviet republics became independent nations, one of them was Ukraine—the country where my family is from. Living in a newly formed nation was chaotic. It was a time of lawlessness, corruption was rampant. My family had seen enough.… Read the rest at our website.

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More Than A Tourist—I Found Independence In Madrid

February 11, 2025 Camille Aldabe

Culture, connection, flavor, affordability and sunshine—Madrid, Spain, offers a high quality of life, where the world truly expands with opportunity. During my senior year of high school, I realized that before committing to a major, I needed to find myself and what I truly wanted to pursue. So, I… Read the rest at our website.

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Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Still Echoes In Today’s Politics

January 29, 2025 Michael Dib Jimmy Carter

Former President James “Jimmy” Earl Carter Jr., who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981, died on Dec. 29. He was 100-years-old. His tenure was marked by many international and domestic turbulent events that continue to influence the present day. During his presidency,… Read the rest at our website.

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AI Is Transforming Technology But We Must Steer Clear Of Its Pitfalls

January 29, 2025 Nicolas Ramos AI

Technology has done it again! Artificial intelligence is the new and shiny innovation of the tech era we live in, and now it is officially up and running at Miami Dade College. In 2021, MDC launched its AI4ALL College Pathways program, training 500 faculty from different disciplines in AI… Read the rest at our website.

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The Sunshine State Is Disappearing Off Our Screens

January 15, 2025 Sean Yakobson

South Florida and the Sunshine State are rich and vibrant with culture, you can describe it as the perfect cinematic for filming, except, it’s not. There was a time when having a production in Florida was a viable option like in 2010 when the “Florida Film & Entertainment Incentive… Read the rest at our website.

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Are Books Political? The Fight Against Censorship In The United States

January 15, 2025 Ivette Gomez

In wake of the 2024 presidential election, an important question arose on social media: ‘Are books political?’ According to PEN America, “Since 2021, a movement to ban books has put students’ freedom to read in jeopardy.” During the 2023-24 school year, 19 titles were banned in at least 50… Read the rest at our website.

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Breaking Down The Role Of Language In Society

December 6, 2024 Daniella Barbieri

If Charles Darwin was right when he said humans descended from a common ancestor, why can we communicate complex thoughts and emotions through words, but other species can’t? Linguistics professor Noam Chomsky proposed that people are born with the ability to learn language. According to the Wernicke-Geschwind Model for… Read the rest at our website.

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