FORT MYERS — The administrators at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers believe their university makes a difference in the lives of their students by having small classes, requiring community service and getting every student engrossed in the learning process. "Instead of a sage on a stage, our classes get

By Kathryn Stolarz LAKE WORTH — In an imperfect world, Rollie Gilliam III wants to help those who suffer. The Tribal member aspires to become a social worker and, one day, the program manager of the Tribe’s Family Services Department. "I learned that people are hurting and people just need someone to listen,"

HOLLYWOOD — Being in a room filled with tiny babies may not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but for Hollywood Preschool teacher Nidia Carusotti there is no place else she would rather be. "I’ve always loved working with the babies," said Carusotti, a teacher at the preschool since 1995.

BIG CYPRESS — The art of carving is being passed along to the next generation thanks to the efforts of the Community Culture Department. Vinson Osceola led a soap carving workshop at the Willie Frank Library in Big Cypress on Nov. 27. The fresh smell of soap permeated the air under

By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — Students of Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School got a lesson on bullying on Nov. 14 when entertainer Chris Hollyfield stopped by to speak with students. Students, teachers and staff watched a slideshow presentation showing how bullying can harm people, how to "speak up to bullying" and how to

BIG CYPRESS — To many school children, Veterans Day means a three-day weekend. To impart the meaning behind the holiday, Ahfachkee School held their first Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 9 at the Big Cypress Fitness Trail. The student-led program included readings about veterans, the history of the day and patriotic

By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — The Seminole Tribe strongly advocates the learning of their Native languages through family and Tribal programs. The Tribe also maintains language by educating youth through their school system. On Nov. 1, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS) received a special visit from Peter MacDonald Sr., a four-term Chairman

DAVIE — Rhiannon Tiger has always liked puzzles. As a small child, her favorite thing to do was a puzzle; as an adult, she still enjoys playing sudoku and tackling a good jigsaw puzzle. She gets great satisfaction by finding the solutions. Now that she is a student at Broward College,

By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — For Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School students, the first nine weeks went by fast, but their efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Kindergarten through eighth-grade students were recognized for their academic efforts on Oct. 30 at the PECS cafeteria. To conclude the first quarter of the academic school year, many

By Andrea Holata BRIGHTON — On Nov. 12, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School took the morning out of the classroom to hold a special ceremony to honor and thank all veterans at the Brighton Veteran’s Building. Principal Brian Greseth explained the meaning of Veterans Day – to thank and honor all those who