Sean Yakobson, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

The Gambling Epidemic Is Out Of Control

July 23, 2025 Sean Yakobson Gambling

If you watch sports today, there’s no avoiding gambling. From pre-game shows where analysts and commentators select their favorite bets to hit, to odds being displayed on the bottom of the screen during a game, the message is clear: “WE WANT YOU TO GAMBLE!” I’ve seen the direct effects… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Wolfson Campus

NWSA To Host Annual Artist Lecture Series On April 10

March 28, 2025 Sean Yakobson NWSA

New World School of the Arts is hosting their annual Artists, Scholars & Curators: A Lecture Series on April 10 at 2 p.m. at Wolfson Campus, 500 N.E. Second Ave., Room 7128. The featured speaker will be photographer Nikita Payusov, whose work focuses on war-torn and Indigenous communities. His… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

The Miami Herald’s Brittany Wallman To Appear At MDC Journalism Speaker Series

March 14, 2025 Sean Yakobson MDC Journalism Speaker Series

Brittany Wallman, an investigative reporter at the Miami Herald, will be the next guest at the MDC Journalism Speaker Series on April 15. The event will take place at noon at North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27th Ave., in Room 4209. Prior to joining the Herald, Wallman worked at the… Read the rest at our website.

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School of Science Accepting Applications For STEM Research Institute

February 24, 2025 Sean Yakobson STEM Research Institute

The School of Science’s Summer 2025 STEM Research Institute is accepting applications until March 30. The internship will take place from May 19 to Aug. 10. Students will be involved in research and participate in career exploration and personal development workshops. Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent… 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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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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People Should Take Claims Against MSG With A Grain Of Salt

September 25, 2024 Sean Yakobson MSG

Some people put it on everything they cook; others don’t want anything to do with it. I’m talking about MSG. Monosodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamate, an amino acid naturally found in humans and foods such as tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus and cheese. The odorless, tasteless white powder,… Read the rest at our website.

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Make Time For Your Loved Ones Before It’s Too Late

August 30, 2024 Sean Yakobson

Life can change in the blink of an eye. Two weeks ago, I was spending a weekend with friends in Orlando, creating core memories at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT—riding countless attractions, eating around the world. We decided to end the road trip at a Thai restaurant near Hallandale Beach.… Read the rest at our website.

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Future Looks Bleak; An Overview Of America’s Presidential Candidates

June 10, 2024 Sean Yakobson Donald J. Trump, Joe Biden, 2024 Presidential Race

“This is the most important election in the history of America” is a line that surfaces during every presidential race, followed by a sense of disappointment. “Is this it? Are these our options?” And this year’s election is no different. Noteworthy candidates include Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Independent) and… Read the rest at our website.

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