Aiyana Ishmael, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Some of the volleyball players at graduation.

Successful Season Nets Scholarship Offers For Sophomore Lady Sharks

May 18, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Lady Sharks, Scholarships

All six sophomores who won back-to-back national championships with the Lady Sharks volleyball team were awarded scholarship offers to continue their careers at four-year schools. Outside hitter Massiel Matos will be attending Florida Atlantic University; outside hitter Sun Wenting will be attending the University of Missouri; outside hitter Rafaella… Read the rest at our website.

A&E

The Crazy Toston Brings A New Twist To A Miami Favorite

May 18, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Food, Restaurant Review

Being a South Florida native, plantains are a vital addition to almost every meal. Whether they’re fried, boiled or double-fried then mashed, plantains can be seen as a Miami staple. For the uninitiated, tostones are essentially twice-fried plantain slices. These treats make a great side-dish to any traditional Miami… Read the rest at our website.

Melissa Mayeux stretching during practice.

Kendall Campus Softball Sports

French Baseball Player Making Her Mark On Lady Sharks Softball Team

April 13, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Student Athletes, women's softball, Kendall Campus, Softball

Shortstop Melissa Mayeux’s first season playing softball has been an interesting endeavour. This past year, Mayeux made her journey from Le Barcares, France to Miami Dade College to start her softball career. Until this past season she had only played baseball. Despite that, her transition has been flawless. The… Read the rest at our website.

News Sports Kendall Campus Baseball

Fractured Left Thumb Sidelines Sophomore Catcher

March 30, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Student Athletes, men's baseball

Catcher Jordan Santos is out indefinitely after he fractured his left thumb and partially tore a ligament during a game versus Indian River State College on March 17. Santos, a sophomore, was attempting to block a ball when he was injured. “When it happened I finished the inning, but… Read the rest at our website.

Chism on the court playing for the Lady Sharks.

Kendall Campus Women's Basketball News Sports

Lady Sharks’ Season Ends In Ocala

March 16, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Women's Basketball, state tournament

The Miami Dade College women’s basketball team had an impressive season this year, but fell short in the State Tournament quarterfinals, losing to Eastern Florida State College 108-89 on March 8. “Our defense was our weakness,” said sophomore guard Michelle Wright. “Defense wins championships and we didn’t execute.” However,… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Softball

Athletic Infielder Attempting To Steer Lady Sharks Toward Winning Season

March 16, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Softball, Student Athletes, women's softball

For infielder Eliza Artiles, athleticism has always been a key component of her game. That athleticism has helped Artiles, a freshman, lead the Lady Sharks in stolen bases (four) this season. She is also second on the team in runs batted in (four) and boasts a .333 on base… Read the rest at our website.

Softball News Sports Kendall Campus

Former Weightlifter Provides Power Arm For Lady Sharks

February 23, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Softball, Student Athletes

Tiffany Dodson, a former weightlifter in high school, has a tight grip on a rotation spot on the Miami Dade College softball team. Dodson, a freshman, leads the team in wins (2) and strikeouts (22). The lefthander also has a 4.03 earned run average and a .375 batting average… Read the rest at our website.

Forum

There Isn’t One Way To Be Black

February 23, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael identity, black, stereotypes

I was sitting in my English class talking about a fight that broke out during lunch when a classmate told me, “You talk like such a white girl. I’m so glad you don’t act like a regular black person.” As a child, I didn’t understand the meaning behind this… Read the rest at our website.

Softball pitcher Emma Maitland at practice.

Softball Sports Kendall Campus

Pitcher Not Letting Shoulder Injury Put A Damper On Sophomore Season

February 9, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Student Athletes, women's softball

Pitcher Emma Maitland’s freshman season was a disappointing one. Despite having a solid 9-10 record and 125 strikeouts on the mound, the Lady Sharks finished the season 23-24. As the lone returning sophomore, Maitland, who is slowly recovering from a posterior internal impingement on her right shoulder, suffered during… Read the rest at our website.

Sports Kendall Campus Women's Basketball

Freshman Guard Providing Scoring Punch For Lady Sharks

January 26, 2018 Aiyana Ishmael Women's Basketball, Student Athletes, Lady Sharks

Ganette Chism has been a scoring machine for the Lady Sharks this season. The tenacious freshman scored 32 points in a game against Hillsborough Community College on Dec. 15. She is leading the team in scoring, averaging 19.6 points per game and is also contributes 4.8 assists and 4.9… Read the rest at our website.

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