For the first time in school history, St. Thomas University men's and women's track and field teams are ranked in the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 poll, which was released last month.The men's team made their debut in the rankings within the top 10, ranking eighth in the NAIA Coaches’ Top 25 poll. Jose Penalver leads the way for the Bobcats, currently holding the NAIA standard for the 800-meter (1:50.11), and he has qualified for the NAIA National...

Miami Dade College men’s basketball player Arseniy Andreev was awarded the Hal Chasey Scholar Athlete Award for his performance in the classroom and basketball court for 2018-2019.Arseniy is an outstanding student and an active second season participant of the Sharks basketball team. On the court he is a leader and great competitor. He is a two year captain and starter at the point guard position.As a Freshmen he averaged 9.0 points and 4.6...

The Miami Lakes Optimist Club is hosting its 2019 Baseball Summer Camp for kids between the ages of 5 and 15.The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily in four sessions: June 17-21, June 24-28, August 5-9 and August 12-16.The fee is $175 per week with lunch included for non-Miami Lakes residents, and $160 per week for residents and returning Optimist baseball players.Camp activities include hitting drills, tee work, front toss, live pitching,...

The seventh-grade students of the Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) at Bob Graham Education Center (BGEC) participated in the Project Citizen District Competition on April 16 at St. Thomas University School of Law. The students' project called for the opening of primary elections to registered independent voters who are currently closed out from this critical process in the republic. The theme of their project is "No Taxation Without...

Former American High soccer standout Jose Rodriguez recently signed to play at St. Thomas University, head coach Feliks Mats announced during a news conference. Rodriguez joins STU following four years at American Senior High School where as a senior, he was named Captain of the Patriots. Additionally, Rodriguez played for Miramar United Elite FC for the past three seasons. Rodriguez will be enrolling at St. Thomas University in the Fall of...