Graduate Combines Art & Chemistry to Create Unique Masterpieces
Irina Barneda/Staff Writer Paola Gracey aspired to be both an artist and a chemist, and even though chemistry and art are two subjects that rarely…
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Remember #SaveWynwood? Here’s An Update.
Robert Crohan/Staff Writer A few months ago, petitions circulated on social media and in group chats calling on us to “save Wynwood” from urban development….
What To Really Fear After Halloween
Melanie Arougueti/Staff Writer Halloween is behind us and November has begun. But while some families prepare for Thanksgiving and the following holidays, other families lie…
Gulf Stream Literary Magazine to host “First Book Journey: Three Publishing Narratives”
Joshua Ceballos/Assistant News Director Students looking to publish their first book who are at a loss in the world of publishing have something to…
Zika virus continues to spread in Miami
Eleven people in Florida were found to have been infected by the Zika virus after being bitten by local mosquitoes, bringing the total number of locally affected people in Florida to 15.
Alumni and Students shine at Art Basel
Art Basel, and as you may have heard, was absolutely crazy. A woman got stabbed, a police officer killed someone, A$AP Rocky might be going out with Kylie Jenner, but at the end of the day, it’s all about one thing: the art that is littered throughout this great city every year spanning over three neighborhoods.
Artists redefine their craft in Wynwood
Previously, rent in Wynwood was one of the lowest in the city and even in the county. However, as more developers swoop in, more artists and residents are swept out.
‘Dark Beers Matter’ Spurs controversy
The “Dark Beers Matter” controversy paired with the displacement of Wynwood’s Black community illustrates the need for Black Lives Matter. Too often, Black communities are the casualties of gentrification and systemic poverty.
Student Thoughts: Wynwood’s gentrification displaces impoverished
During an interview featured in Camila Álvarez’s documentary, “Right to Wynwood,” Lombardi proudly recalls pushing out an entire building of tenants in order to demolish the structure.
FIU DJs Featured at LMNT’s Pancakes and Booze event
Eclectic vibes, art, drinks, and flapjacks. What were you going to do with your Friday?