Hector Gonzalez, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Fist Fight Packs A Punch

February 24, 2017 Hector Gonzalez 0 Comments Movie Review, Movies

Directed by Richie Keen, Fist Fight transports me back to 1987, when a similar flick called Three O’Clock High (Casey Siemaszko, Richard Tyson) was released and the classical bully versus nerd fight ensued at the end of the school day. The big difference is that Andy Campbell (Charlie Day)… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

“Allied” Is A Romance Disguised As A War Movie

December 5, 2016 Hector Gonzalez Movie, Movie Review, Romance

Watching Allied was like watching a Hallmark card with drama and war tanks in the surrounding area. I don’t even think I’ve ever seen Brad Pitt fighting in a war movie not involving Nazi soldiers, to be frank. I also don’t recall when was the last time I’ve seen… Read the rest at our website.

Scene from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.

A&E

2001: A Space Odyssey, Putting A Sci-Fi Twist On Halloween

October 18, 2016 Hector Gonzalez Movie, Movie Review, Sci-Fi, Halloween

If you’re looking for something a little different to satiate your horror-seeking bug this Halloween, it’s Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. You won’t find much gore or gruesome scenes like other classic horror films, but if you’re patient, or simply a fan of Kubrick’s previous work like The… Read the rest at our website.

Wolfson Campus A&E

MDC LIVE Arts Launches New Space

October 3, 2016 Hector Gonzalez Performing Arts, MDC Live Arts

On Sept. 9, MDC Live Arts launched the Live Arts Lab in building 1000 at Wolfson Campus during Downtown Art Days.The event was free and open to the public and included performances by local artists with ties to the cultural institution, like dancer Pioneer Winter, musical-poet Oscar Fuentes, and… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

Miami Soul Train

September 9, 2016 Hector Gonzalez Music, Miami Soul Train, Miami, Metromover, Transit, Miami Dade, Dance

On Aug. 18, Miami’s Arts + Entertainment District hosted a celebration for transit riders in collaboration with Miami Dade Transit and their new Miami’s Never Moved Like This initiative. The festive ride Miami Soul Train took place on the Metromover and provided passengers with an unorthodox way of experiencing… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing North Campus

MDC Students Win Tuskegee Presidential Scholarship

August 17, 2016 Hector Gonzalez 0 Comments Student Spotlight, TRIO, Meek Center

Three recent Miami Dade College graduates won the 2016 Tuskegee University Distinguished Presidential Scholarship Award. Fredricka D. Jean-Pierre (criminal justice administration), Alicia Royes (accounting) and Alexzandria Hunter (biology) each received a scholarship of $32,000 per year, which covers their attendance, tuition, and room and board at Tuskegee University for… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

Florence Foster Jenkins Gives Drama And Comedy An Inspiring Twist

August 17, 2016 Hector Gonzalez 0 Comments Movie Review, Movies

Florence Foster Jenkins is a giant bowl of amalgam giving viewers a range of mixed reactions from laughter and apprehension to excitement. The comedy and drama is based on a true story and was released in theaters August 12. Many viewers found themselves applauding, rooting and often cheering for… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing

County Program Offers $5 Tickets For Students To Attend Local Cultural Events

June 13, 2016 Hector Gonzalez 0 Comments students, Miami-Dade County, culture

The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs has created a program for students called Culture Shock Miami that allows them to buy tickets for performances for $5. Since 2004, the program has sought to cultivate the audience of the future. The belief is that students make their own entertainment… Read the rest at our website.

Briefing Kendall Campus

Former Reporter Editor Lands Internship At Univision

June 13, 2016 Hector Gonzalez 0 Comments The Reporter, Journalism, Student Journalist

Nicolette Perdomo, who served as Editor-In-Chief of The Reporter during the 2015-16 school year, landed a paid internship at Univision. Perdomo, 20, will start her internship on June 6. She will report to Adriana Vila Soto, the senior director for experiential marketing at Univision. “I am super proud of… Read the rest at our website.

Photo of students at a MDC graduation ceremony.

Briefing

Graduation Ceremonies At MDC

April 18, 2016 Hector Gonzalez Graduation, commencement

Miami Dade College will hold five 2016 graduation ceremonies on April 30. Students who have met their program requirements for this academic year or will have done so by summer 2016 can walk at graduation. Participants should pick up their cap, gown and guest tickets at each of their… Read the rest at our website.

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