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South Florida Access: Lori Alhadeff
Jay Valle speaks with Broward School Board member Lori Alhadeff, whose 14-year-old daughter Alyssa was murdered during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy. Alhadeff, who was elected last August, talks about her motivation for running for the board,
Group discusses gender equality at Venture Cafe
In honor of Women’s History Month, Venture Café Miami hosted a panel discussion Thursday on improving gender equality, one of 17 goals put out by the United Nations. The panel, organized by the Miami chapter of the United Nations
Wynwood faces second round of gentrification
The iconic Wynwood neighborhood – once a place to avoid – is now seeing a second wave of gentrification, with some of its original pioneers leaving either because of increasing costs or to cash out on the increasingly valuable
Dos and don’ts when enjoying the beach during Spring Break
Thousands of vacationers will be escaping the frigid temperatures of the north and fly south to sunny Florida, the spring break capital of the nation. In anticipation for the influx many popular sites have set guidelines to control the
Stimulating economic growth in greater Miami
An economic expert spoke Tuesday in North Miami about diversity, transportation and the importance of having a creative business base. Richard Florida, who gave his talk inside the Roz and Cal Kovens Conference Center at Florida International University’s Biscayne
Women in Communication conference returns to FIU-BBC April 4
Leaders in broadcast, print journalism and the public relations fields are scheduled to speak at the fourth annual Advancement of Women in Communication conference on April 4 at Florida International University’s Biscayne Bay Campus. Panelists and speakers at the
Relaxing and family-friendly Spring Break activities
Spring Break is around the corner, meaning college students from all over the country will come down to South Florida, swarming beaches, tourist attractions and hotels. If you’re not into the crowds, however, here’s a list of things to
International Smoke opens Aventura location
Bestselling cookbook author Ayesha Curry and renowned Chef Michael Mina have joined forces once again, opening a third International Smoke location Feb. 27 at Aventura Mall. The restaurant’s locations in San Francisco and Houston has received guests such as
Opinion: Wending through the asylum process
Fleeing your home country might not be a thought that crosses your mind often, but to some it is a reality they live with every single day. Millions of people around the world are either refugees or asylum seekers,
NOW at FIU raises awareness of rape culture
The National Organization of Women at FIU gathered on March 1 at the Modesto Madique Campus in the GC pit to raise awareness of violence against women and to let people know about its upcoming “Slutwalk” event. Linda Guillotti,
Black Student Union celebrates with ‘Culture Fest’
FIU’s Black Student Union recently hosted a “Culture Fest” in honor of Black History Month Feb. 24 on the Biscayne Bay Campus. The festival celebrated different cultures from the black community through art, dance and food. The festival showcased
Colombian Passion Erupts at the Wynwood Yard [Video]
Over 500 people and 40 performing artists took the floor at the Wynwood Yard Friday night in celebration of one of Colombia’s biggest folkloric traditions. According to Rosmy Camargo, the director of Puerta de Oro de Colombia, the Carnival
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Dos and don’ts when enjoying the beach during Spring Break
Thousands of vacationers will be escaping the frigid temperatures of the north and fly south to sunny Florida, the spring break capital of the nation. In anticipation for the influx many popular sites have set guidelines to control the
Relaxing and family-friendly Spring Break activities
Spring Break is around the corner, meaning college students from all over the country will come down to South Florida, swarming beaches, tourist attractions and hotels. If you’re not into the crowds, however, here’s a list of things to
International Smoke opens Aventura location
Bestselling cookbook author Ayesha Curry and renowned Chef Michael Mina have joined forces once again, opening a third International Smoke location Feb. 27 at Aventura Mall. The restaurant’s locations in San Francisco and Houston has received guests such as
