Vietnamese nail down a niche in the South Florida economy
Cong Nguyen’s eyes sparkle with hope as he drills, buffs and polishes a client’s nails. As a Vietnamese nail salon owner, he sees those nails not as […]
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For saxman Ed Calle, notes and students mean more than Grammys
Ed Calle’s saxophone case has been around. Its handle has been torn off and reattached. It’s beaten from years of gigs. “I like being thrown into everything,” […]
Read moreSomething’s brewing in Miami as German culture spreads
Beyond the more familiar Latin influences in South Florida resides a culture that has quietly become one of the major forces in the makeup of Miami’s identity. Outside a social […]
Read moreSoccer steps to the plate as it becomes Miami’s new favorite pastime
A soccer ball made its way across the infield, rolling toward third base. In the shadows of I-95 in downtown Miami, players honed their soccer skills where […]
Read moreMade in Miami looks to move fashion forward
The dance tracks echoed through the low-lit tent as bikini-clad models glided down the runway. An audience of about 400 observed works ranging from Caribbean-inspired one-pieces to mesh-detailed, waterproof […]
Read moreMiami art paints evolving picture of South Florida identity
After living in New York during the September 11 attacks, South Florida native Felice Grodin realized two things: she wanted to become an artist, and she couldn’t stay […]
Read moreEnvironmental issues dominate politics, religion and science
Despite the abundant wildlife and lush foliage filling the barely-moving waters, South Florida’s Everglades belie a quiet vulnerability, one threatened by a fast-changing climate that could alter […]
Read moreAmid the waste, there are things people can do to conserve resources
Samantha Nelson approaches going green like many young people; she tries her best to be environmentally conscious by recycling regularly. But she cannot bring herself to take […]
Read moreFlorida growers battle drought and heat from climate change
Effects of climate change prove menacing to the future of Florida farms as rising temperatures and irregular water availability threaten cash crops. Climate change encompasses a number […]
Read moreUnbridled growth tests the balance of sustainability and quality of life
With sea levels predicted to rise in South Florida, Miami officials are working with developers to address the demands for urban development while protecting the city’s future […]
Read moreWarmer waters aid development of poisonous algae blooms
Climate change may be an abstract idea to many South Floridians, but its effects are real for the fishermen who rely on the ocean’s bounty. “The guys […]
Read moreRich conservatives turn their attention to climate change
North Carolina entrepreneur Jay Faison, dubbed the “Green Sugar Daddy” of the Republican Party by Vice News, has been making waves in the conservative community. A proponent […]
Read moreImproper consumer recycling poses dangers to plant workers
The sorters spend their shifts working in a row, sifting through stained newspapers, greasy pizza boxes and cleaning supply bottles. “I have seen hypodermic needles inside the […]
Read morePope and Miami prelate spark a debate over climate change
In what might be a first in recent memory, some Florida Republicans and Democrats actually agree on something. For Catholics, all it took was the voice of […]
Read moreMost millennials say they are worried about climate change
While some millennials are seen as apathetic toward saving the environment, others are not so indifferent when it comes to defying that label. A 2015 study conducted […]
Read moreWarming waters destroying reefs at highest rate ever
People flock from all over the world to South Florida’s beautiful beaches, probably unaware of a vital and endangered resource lying beneath the water’s surface. “The coral […]
Read moreMiami Beach combats rising tides with new pump stations
With its historic Art Deco hotels, countless shops, boutiques and international cuisine, Miami Beach offers plenty to see and enjoy away from the water – at least […]
Read moreRising seas pose threat to South Florida freshwater resources
Drinking water appears plentiful around the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus, so it’s hard for visitor Annabel McDermott, 16, to imagine that South Florida is facing […]
Read moreBallot initiatives would allow the sale of solar power by state residents
Florida residents may soon be able to reduce their reliance on fossil fuel energy and earn extra income by producing solar energy if two initiatives to amend […]
Read moreClimate change and sea level rise put Everglades freshwater at risk
Sandeep Varry, a writer for The Beacon at Florida International University, went to the Everglades to be inspired by its natural beauty. However, while he was there […]
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