This week in history

February 3, 1960 The colony of Massachusetts issued the first paper money in America. With a paper note, a person could make a trade for two schillings from the British treasury. February 4, 2004 Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook — which he originally named “Thefacebook” — from his dorm room at Harvard University. As of 2012, […]

Diary of… a rock singer

Marrissa Dybas is a freshman biology and communication studies major. She is passionate about science and helping others and aspires to become an osteopathic doctor. Most people would never guess that, by night, she is the lead singer of her own rock band.

Black History Month preview

Lecture on present-day Black History Month The beginnings of Black History Month will be explored in the discussion “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality” on Feb. 4, 3-4:40 p.m. in the ballroom of the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education, 1750 N.E. 167th St., North Miami Beach. Audience members will be engaged in discussion […]

Recipe of the week: Baked Mac and Cheese

There is nothing better than reliving your childhood with a nice bowl of mac and cheese. Mac and cheese is always the perfect choice and baking it makes it taste even better. This recipe is pretty simple to make. On its own, it can be a great lunch, or pair it with a few side dishes or an excellent dinner.

Faculty Spotlight: Robert Jones

Robert Jones has been an assistant professor in the division of performing arts in the Farquahar College of Arts and Science since August 2012. Jones is originally from Northeast Pennsylvania near Philadelphia. Growing up his father was an English teacher and books were always at arm’s length.