COVID-19 Archives - The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

MDC Offering Its Employees A Vaccination Incentive

October 1, 2021 Ammy Sanchez vaccination, COVID-19

Miami Dade College announced it is offering its employees a $275 incentive if they show proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees who want to partake in the program must do so by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2021. To be eligible, you must have received two shots… Read the rest at our website.

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College Is The Place To Make New Friends

August 6, 2021 Diana Lima COVID-19, coronavirus pandemic, friends

When you’re in high school, it feels like time stops. It’s as if everything that happens will last forever, like those good and bad moments have the power to freeze time. For me, it was a rollercoaster ride but what turned it into one of the best stages of… Read the rest at our website.

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Miami Dade College’s STEM Preschool To Reopen This Fall

July 27, 2021 Elizabeth Pomares STEM, COVID-19, preschool

Does your child have a fascination with science? Miami Dade College has the perfect place for them. Exploration Station—a state-of-the-art preschool laboratory focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)—is scheduled to reopen on Aug. 23 after being closed for more than a year due to the pandemic. Sponsored… Read the rest at our website.

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The White House Teams Up With Pop Star Olivia Rodrigo To Get More People Vaccinated

July 26, 2021 Manuela Aguirre Franco COVID-19, vaccine

With vaccination rates slowing down, the White House has been looking for creative ways to reach those that haven’t gotten vaccinated. The efforts have varied from door-to-door outreach strategies to inviting Olivia Rodrigo, a well-known singer and songwriter, to the White House to create videos to encourage her fans… Read the rest at our website.

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Employees Who Worked Remotely For The Past Year Will Return To MDC On Tuesday

June 30, 2021 Adriana Dos Santos COVID-19, employees

Non-instructional employees at Miami Dade College who had special authorization to work remotely for the past year due to COVID-19 will return to campus on Tuesday. The special approval—that expires Friday—allowed employees who are 65 years or older, had underlying medical conditions or were the primary caretaker to a… Read the rest at our website.

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COVID-19 Vaccines Shouldn’t Be Mandatory

June 2, 2021 Carolina Soto COVID-19, vaccination, vaccine

I’m not an anti-vaxxer and I understand that health experts and scientists want to end COVID-19. But I also believe it’s too early to determine if vaccines are successful or safe so I don’t think they should be mandatory. On June 3, the White House announced President Joe Biden’s… Read the rest at our website.

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Miami Dade College To Host Four Temporary On-Campus Vaccination Sites

May 4, 2021 Adriana Dos Santos COVID-19, Vaccination Sites, Johnson & Johnson vaccine

In an effort to get more people vaccinated, Miami Dade College is hosting four temporary COVID-19 sites at several of its campuses in the next seven days. The one-day pop-up facilities will be at the Homestead, Kendall, Hialeah and Wolfson campuses. “The more we can expand vaccination opportunities, the… Read the rest at our website.

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Miami Beach Chaos Needs To Be Stopped

April 5, 2021 Carolina Soto Miami Beach, COVID-19, Spring Break

Spring breakers have jam-packed the streets of Miami Beach causing chaos. They’ve fought in the streets, destroyed restaurant property, gathered in groups of thousands and refused to wear masks. Since we’re still in the middle of a pandemic, their behavior has become a threat to public safety. On March… Read the rest at our website.

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Squishmallows: The Beanie Babies Of The 2020s

March 24, 2021 Alice Moreno toys, COVID-19

Back in the 1990’s, there were Beanie Babies. The lovable teddy bears came in all colors and sizes. However, their cuteness was dwarfed by their value. The price of Beanie Babies were inflated by resellers on eBay and some, like the purple Princess Diana bear, are valued today at… Read the rest at our website.

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Governments Turn To Social Control In Times Of Crisis

March 9, 2021 Angelo Lopez COVID-19, government, control

Since the pandemic started, traveling has become a complicated activity. If you have traveled recently, you have found more and stricter security procedures in place. Those who enter the United States must follow new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. They include testing negative for COVID-19, wearing a… Read the rest at our website.

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