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CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy nominee West Broward High's Joshua Moore
FORT LAUDERDALE — CBS News Miami is delighted to introduce this week's nominee for the Nat Moore Trophy: West Broward High School's wide receiver Joshua Moore.CBS News Miami's Trish Christakis shares his remarkable journey and the extraordinary bond he shares with his mother, sharing how he has no option but to succeed."I wanna be the best at everything I do, I don't wanna be beaten so I'll do anything to not be beaten," Moore said.His large stature and stats speak for themselves but it's the reason why he works so hard that sets him apart. "I moved up...
UM professor apologizes after seen wearing "Palestine" sash in class
MIAMI — A University of Miami professor is apologizing for violating university policy after pictures of her wearing a pro-Palestinian sash in the classroom have gone viral.In pictures shared on social media, Rachida Primov, a senior lecturer in the UM College of Arts and Sciences, is seen wearing a sash reading "Palestine" and colored like the Palestinian flag.In a statement shared on X, UM said that Primov "inadvertently came at odds with University policies prohibiting political advocacy in the classroom." The statement continues, saying "the issue was addressed swiftly" by UM senior leadership and that the professor had...
Freshman And Seniors Have A Lot More In Common Than You Think!
Although you may think that there is a major difference between freshmen and seniors, they have a lot in common. For example, anxiety. Anxiety is a defining factor in everybody no matter the age, or grade level along with transitional periods. Freshmen have the mindset of starting a new school and life while seniors have to prepare themselves for the real world.
Miami fifth-grader saved money to fund traffic safety program
A local fifth-grader has launched a new pedestrian safety initiative to help children more easily cross the streets of Coconut Grove. Lucas Kwiatkowski, who attends St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School, saved money from a lemonade stand to purchase "See Me Flags" for pedestrians to use when using the crosswalk. How...
As soccer explodes in South Florida, a new management course develops leaders off the field
Melina Santiago is passionate about being involved in sports, especially soccer — not as an athlete but working on the management side of what is a growing industry in South Florida. The 22-year-old Argentine, who wants to combine her passion for sports and her experience working for a non-profit,...
Beautifying Broward College One Shovel at a Time
Davie, Fla. (August 20, 2024) – Volunteers don’t need a proverbial green thumb to roll up their sleeves and put on gardening gloves during Campus Beautification Day at the Broward College A. Hugh Adams Central Campus at 3501 Davie Rd., Building 19 in Davie on Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m. - Noon.
Florida Atlantic among 12 universities to conduct antisemitism checks in curriculum
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As college students head back to school, state authorities are requiring public universities to do a targeted review of their courses. The goal is to root out any content that contains anti-Semitic material or an anti-Israel bias. Florida Atlantic University along with11 other...
Two Margate Students Awarded $2,500 Scholarships at City Commission Meeting
Two college students received scholarships at the August 21 Margate commission meeting. Elyssa Washington, a student at Broward College, and Carolina Gilbert, a student at Florida State University, each received a $2,500 scholarship through a partnership between Margate and Republic Services. Washington was able to attend the meeting to receive...
Forest Hills Elementary Set to Celebrate 50 Years of Excellence with Community Bash
Miguel Penaranda remembers attending Forest Hills Elementary School from kindergarten through the second grade. He said the classes were fun, and the teachers were nice. “I enjoyed going to school with my friends and neighbors.”. Penaranda has been a bilingual teacher assistant at Forest Hills for six years and likes...
Noel, Robinson, Edwards Claim 2024 UM Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Awards
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami Hurricanes student-athletes Alexa Noel (women’s tennis), Russell Robinson (men’s track and field) and Julia Edwards (soccer) have been named the inaugural winners of the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Awards for the 2023-24 school year. Noel, the 2024...
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