Year: 2017

Why is Rick Scott meddling with medical marijuana?

Christopher Stauffer Central Bureau Chief I strongly support the use of medical marijuana in any and all forms without a limitation to the method of administration. The patient and the practitioner should decide on the most appropriate method of administration, not the government. Though medical marijuana is now legal in Florida, the legislature has agreed…Continue Reading Why is Rick Scott meddling with medical marijuana?

Entomologist brings art into her field, raises awareness about insects

Manicia Reneus North Bureau Chief STEAM Visiting Art series shows students that insects are not just bugs that people go frantic over and quickly grab a shoe to squash. Jennifer Angus brought art and entomology together to show students that insects can be a part of art. Additionally, Angus shared with students that insects add…Continue Reading Entomologist brings art into her field, raises awareness about insects

Bailey Hall presents Score: a film music documentary

Sara Varela Editor-in-chief As part of their film series, Bailey Hall screened Score: A Film Music Documentary, which features interviews with over 60 composers, musicians, directors, from all over the world. Film students and the public alike filled Bailey Hall’s stage for a private showing followed by a Q&A with the film’s director Matt Schrader,…Continue Reading Bailey Hall presents Score: a film music documentary

The Village Square delves into affordable housing crisis

Sara Varela Editor-in-chief South Florida leads the nation in the wage-to-housing discrepancy gap. The Village Square, in its first 2017 Dinner at the Square, explored the South Florida housing crisis. More than half of the workforce in South Florida can’t afford their rent and pay over 30 percent of their income in housing alone. This…Continue Reading The Village Square delves into affordable housing crisis