Seminole students excel in Sagemont science fair Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - December 1, 2016December 5, 2016 WESTON — Four Tribal students who attend the Sagemont Upper School in Weston tested their own hypotheses, created experiments, and discovered conclusions to their science projects in the school’s annual science fair Nov. 18 as part of a competition where only 10 spots make it to regional finals. Sagemont encourages young
Strong turnout by high schoolers for FGCU tour Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - November 16, 2016 FORT MYERS — More than 40 Seminole high school students received a taste of college life Oct. 14 as they explored and toured Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers. The students listened to presentations about FGCU’s colleges of engineering, business, and education before they asked questions and spoke to
FIU Indigenous forum, march highlight darker side of Columbus Day Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - November 16, 2016 MIAMI — Columbus Day has been celebrated by Americans throughout history while a much larger truth remains hidden beneath the surface. The documentary “Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code” was shown Oct. 10 in an auditorium at Florida International University’s student union as part of the Global
Culture comes to Hollywood preschoolers Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - October 13, 2016October 13, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience, especially when the experience mirrors your Native roots. The Seminole Hollywood Reservation’s Preschool was one step ahead of the game by introducing and teaching Seminole customs to children ages three-months-old to 5-years-old for the school’s annual culture day. “We want the
Schimmel sisters share their success story Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 DAVIE — Before the new school year started, the Schimmel sisters provided inspiration to Seminole students during the Seminole Education Department’s Education Expo on Aug. 5 at Signature Grand in Davie. Known throughout Indian Country for their success on the basketball court, Shoni and Jude Schimmel shared how they rose
Big Cypress hosts bash before it’s back to the books Education by Stephanie Rodriguez - September 7, 2016September 7, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — The Big Cypress Reservation’s annual Back-to-School Bash not only provided a fun time for students before they returned to school, but it also served as an introduction to Ahfachkee School’s new principal. The bash featured a variety of activities, food, music, and giveaways to accompany the announcement July
Osceola Brothers release new EP Community by Stephanie Rodriguez - August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 HOLLYWOOD — How can such young guys be so incredibly talented? The question lingered in spectators’ minds like a broken record, but the fresh mystical musical presence was nowhere near broken. The Osceola Brothers entertained an audience-filled theater with their rock ‘n’roll skills during the trio’s debut EP release party July