South Miami Heights
South Miami Heights, FL · Education
Miami Herald
Tallest dorm in state will rise 17 stories, become FIU campus ‘crown jewel'
Florida International University is building what will become the tallest on-campus residence hall in Florida’s State University System, a 17-story tower that one university official calls the “crown jewel of campus.” The dorm and four other construction projects underway at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in West Miami-Dade — a new medical center, a worship center, a residential food hall and a museum called CasaCuba — are part of FIU’s ambitious plan to become a top 30 public university by 2030 while offering more space for students, faculty and researchers. The centerpiece is the new $248 million residence hall, which will pay homage to the university’s early history when it opens in fall 2028. Here’s what to know about the new tower: Memories of the mascot Sunblazer Hall will carry FIU’s original school nickname. The mascot was a fuzzy yellow monster with a tough guy attitude, topped with a sun-like head. FIU first opened to students in 1972, but the character, called Son of a Blazer, was not introduced until 1985 as the university launched its first athletic teams. FIU retired the Sunblazers nickname and mascot in 1987, paving way for the Golden Panthers and a mascot later known as
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Federal judge hears argument from FIU students involved in alleged racist group chat who say their First Amendment rights were violated
MIAMI (WSVN) - Four Florida International University students argued in court that the university violated their First Amendment rights after an alleged racist group chat was leaked and resulted in their suspension or expulsion. The two-day court hearing took place in a federal courtroom in Miami. The legal battles pit...
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The Palm Beach Post
Muck Bowl history: Pahokee-Glades Central rivalry through the years
The Muck Bowl returns to Belle Glade on Friday in the latest edition of one of Florida's premier high school football rivalries. Pahokee (5-3) travels to face Glades Central (3-5) at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Effie C. Grear Stadium. The Raiders have won the last two meetings, though the rivalry is deadlocked this decade with three victories apiece. It has been 56 years since Pahokee and Glades Central met in the first modern edition of the rivalry. Founded during school integration in 1970, Glades Central owns a 35-22 advantage in the series. Pahokee, however, has enjoyed much of the rivalry's postseason success in the 21st century , capturing multiple state championships during one of the most successful stretches in Florida high school football history. Although "Muck Bowl" did not enter The Palm Beach Post's lexicon until 1983, the rivalry was already well established by then. The game's traveling trophy lists 1980 as the rivalry's founding year, but the history between the communities extends much further, tracing back to World War II and the earliest days of organized football in the Glades. Before Pahokee and Glades Central meet again Friday night, here's a look at how the Muck's signature football
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The Palm Beach Post
Spanish River shuts out Park Vista to win District 14 football title
BOCA RATON – Spanish River ’s last drive of the first half against Park Vista got off to a dubious start when quarterback Jaeden Phillips and running back Dereion Darby both fell on a loose ball after a low snap. But Phillips tossed a short pass to Darby on the next play, who turned it into a 28-yard gain that ignited the Sharks’ offense. Spanish River, which had run only 10 plays to that point, proceeded to drive 80 yards, with Darby rushing for 46 of his game-high 59 yards and punched in the game’s first touchdown with 10 seconds remaining in the second quarter. More High School Football: LIVE Palm Beach County high school football: Week 10 FHSAA scores The Sharks rode that momentum into the second half and beat the Cobras 19-0 Friday night in their Class 6A District 14 title game, giving Spanish River back-to-back district titles for the first time in school history. “This is a legacy game,” second-year Sharks coach Nick LaSala said. “This group has worked really hard. Last year we were able to exorcise the demon and win a district title and this year were able to defend it. And pretty emphatically at