Angel Diaz, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Time To Move The United States Away From Complacency And Indifference

September 13, 2019 Angel Diaz Religion, Politics, money, race, class, gender

There are some topics that often times become problematic when discussed in public. Money, religion, and politics are three types of conversations that are not necessarily rude to discuss in and of themselves, but that carry a level of intimacy that is unwelcome. Whether or not these topics should… Read the rest at our website.

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The Freshman College Survival Guide

August 23, 2019 Angel Diaz survival, freshman, college life

Last year many freshmen entered college not knowing what to expect. Sophomores and upperclassmen dealt with the laborious task of already being a college student, and some felt the relief of graduating and moving on with their lives, only to realize that moving on with their lives was really… Read the rest at our website.

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Mental Health Issues Shouldn’t Be Stigmatized

May 17, 2019 Angel Diaz Mental Illness, Mental Health, NAMI

Approximately 48 million Americans of all backgrounds suffer from mental illnesses, according to a 2017 study. This number is perhaps much higher today. Mental illnesses are the iron curtain of the modern era, and awareness of them across the nation and college campuses is crucial if we intend to… Read the rest at our website.

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College Is Not For Everyone

April 12, 2019 Angel Diaz society, college

If you’re reading this, then the odds are that you are currently attending Miami Dade College, which means that you decided to gain higher education and later, a higher-paying occupation. Please keep in mind that my opinions are not the same as yours and your experiences may differ from… Read the rest at our website.

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Countercultures Set The Tone For Society

March 15, 2019 Angel Diaz History, culture, society, counterculture

We live in a world of racial diversity. Nonetheless, the cultural backgrounds of each race and ethnicity are downplayed. The general population has no cultural awareness, since we are all interconnected in a unified custom. While all members of society are different regarding hair color, eye color, body structure… Read the rest at our website.

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Extreme Rhetoric Normalizes Intense Policies

February 22, 2019 Angel Diaz Politics, Elections

The American political system was created in 1789 after the establishment of the United States Constitution. Since then, the political game has devolved into a whirlwind of conspiracy theories and foul play. Early political campaigns were mostly divided by partisan lines, debating which way the government should be conducted.… Read the rest at our website.

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Pop Culture Is Distorting Our Priorities

February 8, 2019 Angel Diaz pop culture

Similar to the kindling of a forest fire that only creates bigger uncontrollable flames, pop culture has only begun to shift our mindset. Let me elaborate; it was not until a Wednesday morning in my English course that a discussion about a short narrative by D. Watkins led to… Read the rest at our website.

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