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Frontline Heroes Inducted Into MDC Alumni Hall Of Fame; Event Raises $1.2 Million For Student Scholarships

June 11, 2021 The Reporter Staff pandemic, mdc alumni hall of fame

By Adriana Dos Santos and Ammy Sanchez Teresa Murphy, who has served as a school teacher for 27 years, faced multiple challenges last year. Five months after the coronavirus pandemic struck in March, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. But Murphy, who earned an associate’s degree in elementary education… Read the rest at our website.

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The Reality Of Long-Distance Friendships

January 25, 2021 Alina Halley pandemic, friendship

Long-distance friendships are complicated: sometimes you talk regularly while other times you barely communicate. But in the end, they are worth it. My best friend, Jonathan Scotto, moved 1,200 miles away for college and there was nothing I could do about it. But as the keychain I gifted him… Read the rest at our website.

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Studying In The Midst Of A Pandemic Can Create Future Leaders

August 15, 2020 Ammy Sanchez COVID-19, pandemic

During the past few months, the world has been dealing with a pandemic that no one was prepared for. We hoped the situation would get better or end by the beginning of April. Yet, the fall semester is here and not much has changed. As incoming students, it’s understandable… Read the rest at our website.

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How Student-Athletes At MDC Are Staying In Shape During The Coronavirus Pandemic

August 12, 2020 Daniel Tamariz Student Athletes, Coronavirus, pandemic, workouts

Student-athletes rely on disciplined offseason workouts to stay game ready. Normal habits and routines have been thrown out the window as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recurring stay-at-home orders, curfews, lockdowns, and park and gym closures have forced intercollegiate athletes to turn toward individual workouts to stay in… Read the rest at our website.

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Medical Campus Students Were Warned Of Possible Exposure To COVID-19

July 28, 2020 Heidi Perez Medical Campus, Coronavirus, pandemic, face-to-face classes

A professor told a group of Medical Campus students taking a face-to-face class to self-quarantine on July 13 because they might have been exposed to the coronavirus after someone tested positive, according to an email obtained by The Reporter. It’s unclear if the person who tested positive is a… Read the rest at our website.

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ICE Directive Puts Fate Of More Than 1,350 International Students At MDC In Jeopardy

July 8, 2020 Heidi Perez remote learning, international students, Coronavirus, pandemic

When Victor Hugo Batistela moved more than 4,000 miles from his home in São Paulo, Brazil three years ago, it was to attend school in the United States. Batistela has taken full advantage, maintaining a 4.0 GPA in The Honors College at Wolfson Campus. But now, the 18-year old’s… Read the rest at our website.

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Alcohol Isn’t The Way To Cope With The Pandemic

June 1, 2020 Suseth Mena Coronavirus, pandemic, alcohol

Increased isolation and uncertainty have led to higher levels of stress, and in turn, some people have turned to less healthy ways to cope. In March, alcohol sales increased by approximately 50% compared to sales last March. Not only is consuming more alcohol an unhealthy coping mechanism, it’s ineffective.… Read the rest at our website.

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Navigating The COVID-19 Crisis

April 27, 2020 Suseth Mena Coronavirus, outbreak, pandemic, virus, Health, Florida, COVID-19

Epidemiology is a Greek word meaning “what is upon the people.” Among other things, epidemiologists study why people get sick and who is predominantly affected during infectious outbreaks. In times of crisis, understanding how a disease is distributed and what determines its course is important to not only stay… Read the rest at our website.

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Social Distancing Doesn’t Mean Emotional Distancing

April 8, 2020 Natalie Gutierrez Anxiety, Coronavirus, pandemic, social distancing, healthcare, CDC, Stress

The past two months have undoubtedly instilled fear in all of us. In the United States, there are currently more than 525,000 coronavirus cases and more than 20,000 deaths. Citizens are abiding by stay-at-home orders that states have enacted to prevent the virus from spreading further. Politicians and healthcare… Read the rest at our website.

Isabella Garcia picking groceries as part of the Buddy System.

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MDC Student Starts Delivery Service For Those Most At-Risk Of Contracting The Coronavirus

March 23, 2020 Roxy Garcia Community, Coronavirus, pandemic, delivery, service, volunteering

Isabella Garcia picks up a carton of milk, eggs and dog food from a Publix in Pembroke Pines. But these are not her groceries. They belong to Barbara Valencia, a 21-year-old woman with arteriovenous malformation, which has resulted in a weak immune system and lungs, as well as anemia.… Read the rest at our website.

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