On December 10, St. Thomas University celebrated its 70th anniversary, an event that sparked memories of the college that started in Cuba.STU, originally founded in 1946 as the Universidad de Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Havana, Cuba, by American Augustinian priests from Philadelphia, was ordered to shut done in 1961 by Fidel Castro.But many of its administrators, faculty and students were determined to continue their education, and came to...

Mayri Martinez, Bob Graham Education Center’s dance coach (pictured with her dance team members), was recognized at the December Town Council meeting for her 10-year dedication to her dancers. Each day after school, she has mentored, motivated and instilled confidence in her team. This past year, the Bobcats team won second place at the American Alliance Regional Dance Competition and first place at the Contest of Champions Nationals.

By Weiss and Schneerson, Chabad of Miami Lakes. Dear friends, please join us in a public menorah lighting ceremony and celebration on December 28 at 7:30 p.m. in front of Town Hall in Miami Lakes. Let’s illuminate the world together. As a message relevant for today I have decided to share a letter based on the words of my mentor and leader, the Lubvitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of Blessed Memory. This letter was...

A total of 51 students from Pace High School were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) at a special ceremony held inside the Spartan Center on December 1. Every year, exceptional Pace students are invited into NHS by a faculty council and inducted in a ceremony that has become a December tradition. Students are invited by showcasing excellence in the foundations of the National Honor Society:...

By Rev. Fr. Joseph Lucas, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral. “O Christ our God, your Nativity has shone to the world the light of wisdom. For by it, those who worshiped the stars were taught by a star to adore you, the Sun of Righteousness; and to know you, the Morning Star on High. O Lord, glory to you.” (Orthodox Hymn of Christmas).This ancient song, traditionally chanted every Christmas at Orthodox Church services, leads us...