The document is a student magazine from Johnson & Wales University that provides information to students about events happening on campus, popular local businesses and careers in South Florida, as well as tips on the area's unique foods, fashion inspiration from high-end stores, and affordable day trips nearby. It includes event calendars, profiles of alumni-owned businesses like a dessert food truck, guides to popular Floribbean dishes and beaches near campus, and advice from students on their favorite places to visit in South Florida. The magazine aims to help new and returning students better understand and experience all that South Florida has to offer both inside and outside the classroom.

1. Volume 17, Issue 2
Winter 2012-2013
Volume 19, Issue 1
Fall 2015
Get inspiration
from local
high end shops
Popular
careers in
South Florida!
Culture Shock:
A program
that will blow
your mind!
Unique foods
around
South Florida
FLORIDA B.Y.O.B:
BUILDING
YOUR OWN
BUSINESS

2. What’s inside
Welcome to
Johnson &
Wales Univer-
sity the Class of
2019 and all the
returning stu-
dents. Summer
has now come to an end and we are
all beginning a new chapter in our
lives. In this issue, get a better un-
derstanding of South Florida. Read
about everything from affordable
trips students can take, how to get
inspiration from high end bou-
tiques and student essentials that
you should be mindful of through-
out your time here at JWU. Enjoy
this year, experience new things
and get to know South Florida as it
relates to our school. Make this a
great year and best of luck to you
all!
A Note from the Editor
Theresa Robinson,
Editor-In-Chief
Photographs are by the
Wildcat Staff unless
Otherwise specified.
Wildcat is the official student
news magazine of the Johnson
& Wales University North Miami
Campus. It is published three
times per academic year.
Sharu Goodwyn, Advisor
South Florida. Find out what
types of things students can do
and experience in South Florida.
Sebastien Vila
Culinary Co-Editor
Bryanna Njegovan
Culinary Co-Editor
Lexx Cox
Fashion Editor
Tyeasha Williams
Editor
Chyunna Brown
Editor
Keva Muller
Copy Editor
CONTENTS
Stay Social- Calendar of Events
Stay in the loop with this term’s event calendar.
Culinary
Get the inside scoop on how alum Giselle
Pinto launched a successful food truck busi-
ness. What types of unique foods can you
find in South Florida?
Business
Take a look at some cool discounts and places
that are hiring. A young CEO in Miami tells her
success story!
Fashion & Style
Get inspiration from high end stores and the best
thrift shops
Hospitality
What affordable trips can you take on a bud-
get? Find out which beaches students love the
most!
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2-3
4-5
6-7
Career & Alumni
Hear from a JWU alum that has snagged a spot
as an executive at The Fountainbleu and a current
student who founded a technology start-up
Sports & Entertainment
Some fun events happening this fall, find out
where and when so you can be invovled.
10-11
5
Florida I SPY
After reading this issue, can you pass our Florida
I Spy quiz?
Student Essentials & South Florida Trivia!
Essentials that every college student should be
mindful of and a quiz that tests how well you
know South Florida!
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12-13
10
3
Anna Zarella
Editor
8
9
Volume 19, Issue 1
Fall 2015
Get inspiration
from local
high end shops
Popular
careers in
South Florida!
Culture Shock:
A program
that will blow
your mind!
Unique foods
around
South Florida
FLORIDA B.Y.O.B:
BUILDING
YOUR OWN
BUSINESS

3. 1
Calendar
1
S e p t e m b e r / O c t o b e r / N o v e m b e r
Keep track of JWU events
on the
Involvement Network!
STAY SOCIAL
W i t h e v e n t s @ J W UThe Regulars
AMC Movie Night
Take a well-deserved study break to catch
the latest blockbusters at AMC Aven-
tura for free! Sign-ups are located on the
C.A.B.’s Involvement Network page a
week before the event. The dates are Sept.
30, Oct. 13 & Nov. 4. The vans will leave
the Wildcat Center at 6:30 p.m.
Sugar Shack
Join C.A.B. for the first Sugar Shack of
the year! This is your opportunity to show
your artistic talents through song, dance,
and poetry. Or just come out and show
your support! Meet us there on Nov. 5
from 7:30 – 10 p.m. in the Wildcat Center.
C.A.B. Shuttle
Be on the lookout on Oct. 18 for the Spe-
cial Edition C.A.B. shuttle to the Dophin
Mall. The shuttle leaves from the Wildcat
Center starting 10 a.m.
Pajama Jam
Join us to relieve some stress before finals
week on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Wildcat
Center. Enjoy board games, pastries, hot
cocoa, and a fitness class!
Family Weekend
From Oct. 23-26 invite your folks to
sunny Miami for a fun-filled weekend.
Exciting activities are scheduled through-
out the weekend both on and off campus.
Don’t miss out! Registration is open
online: www.jwu.edu/northmiami/family-
weekend
Sept. 18- Join! Work! Unite!
Volunteer for the biggest community ser-
vice event of the year. There are many
different opportunities for you to lend a
helping hand, according to your interests.
Space is limited so don’t hesitate to se-
lect your volunteer site on the Involve-
ment Network.
Sept. 22- TED Talk
If you’ve ever watched a Ted Talk on
YouTube, you probably know how in-
spiring they are. On Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.
JWU gives you the opportunity to be a
part of the action! Come out to witness
the magic of Ideas Worth Spreading.
Sept. 29- Hire JWU
Are you looking for a job? Could you use
an internship to gain cutting edge experi-
ence in your field? Look no further than
Hire JWU! This job fair is your opportu-
nity to network with over 60 companies
who are actively seeking interns as well
as part-time and full-time employees.
Hire JWU takes place on Sept. 29 from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Wildcat Center
several copies of your resume. For help
with polishing your resume and elevator
pitch, visit Experiential Education & Ca-
reer Services located on the first floor of
the ASC building.
Oct. 22- Night of DECAdence
Come out and join your fellow Wildcats
for a night of fun, food, games, and priz-
es as DECA hosts a Halloween themed
party. You don’t want to miss one of the
best parties of the year! Starting at 7 p.m.
on Oct. 22. Please see the Involvment
Network for more information.
Upcoming Dates
Be on the lookout!
Glow Week
Golf Tournament
Walk to end
Alzheimers
Thanksgiving
with a Twist

4. 2
Culinary
Food Truck Fever
By Jean-Sebastien Vila
Have you ever craved
great food but didn’t want to pay
an arm and a leg for it? Do you
wish you could get one specific
food item without getting an entire
meal? Look no further, food trucks
offer a variety of food options for
a great price. The gourmet food
truck has increased in popularity
in the last decade, but the concept
of mobile food service has been
around since 1950.
Food truck cuisine varies
from different nationalities to ex-
otic combinations of two or more
cuisines.
For more information on
where to find Food Truck
locations and events you
can visit:
MiamiFoodTrucks.com
Name: Sugar Yummy Mama
Est: Feb. 14, 2011
Cuisine: Desserts
One food truck that is bringing out the sweet
tooth in all of us is Sugar Yummy Mama. Sugar
Yummy Mama was founded by Johnson & Wales
alumna, Giselle Pinto. This dessert oriented food
truck offers cake pops and cupcakes.
Some dessert flavors include guava, velve-
teen, choco + vanilla, and more. Pinto found bak-
ing and pastry after a long career in advertising and
marketing. After living in several different cities she
discovered what really makes her happy: chocolate.
“I started by finding a complete pool of
chefs and focused on the entire brand building. I
applied all my marketing skills and made sure the
quality was there, however after a while I realized I
could do better,” Pinto said. Looking to improve her
technique, Giselle decided to get her degree here at
JWU, achieving her fourth degree.
“I feel proud that both Chef Lorena Garcia
and all the chefs at Johnson & Wales, including Chef
Wagner, pushed me to improve on technique and
support the plan,” Pinto said.
Treats, Oh
So Yummy!

5. Culinary
Locations
Versailles Restaurant
3501 SW 8th Street
Miami, FL33135
Mileage from campus: 14 miles
Las Olas Café
644 6th Street
Miami Beach, FL
Mileage from campus: 10 miles
Average Cost: $6.50
Locations
Conch Heavens
Miami, FL
Mileage from campus: 8 miles
Average Cost: $15
Arline’s Restaurant and Seafood
Miami Gardens, FL
Mileage from campus: 9 miles
Average Cost: ¼ pound for $10
to 1 pound for $30
Little Havanna
12727 Biscyane Blvd.
North Miami, FL
Mileage from campus: 0.2 miles
Avergae Cost: $6.99
Swamp Cabbage The CubanoConch
Originally from Greece, conch
is a large shellfish, which lives inside
a large spiral shell. Now that it has
made its way to southern Florida, the
conch meat is prepared by soaking the
meat in lemon juice and tenderizing it,
which makes ceviche.
Another method of cooking
conch meat is making what are called
fritters. Conch fritters are made with
chopped conch meat and vegetables
like sweet peppers and hot peppers,
onions, and celery, which are then
fried.
A Cuban sandwich,
which combines roast pork, ham,
salami, cheese, and a pickle on
Cuban bread, which is thick and
chewy. The sandwich is pressed
so the flavors combine and the
bread is toasted.
Mainly made in homes
rather than offered at
restaurants
“I love conch
fritters; I usually
eat them with
ketchup,” said
Jordan Moorer, a
baking and pas-
try arts major.
Swamp cabbage, also
known as hearts of palm, comes
from the core of the Sabal palm
trees that are common in Jack-
sonville, Fla. This dish originated
from Jacksonville, Florida; it is
prepared by boiling the cabbage
and adding tomatoes or cream.
The technical term for the category of food in
southern Florida is called Floribbean Cuisine. South
Florida’s culinary landscape is strongly influenced by Ca-
ribbean and Latin American countries such as Cuba, the
Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Colombia, Panama, and Puerto
Must Have Foods of Southern Florida
By Bryanna Njegovan
Rico. Here’s a few Floribbean delicacies that you have
to try if you’re here.
Every location is known for itunique foods,
from the Carolinas with their southern flair to the health-
conscious culture in California.
Where to find Conch?
Where to find The Cubano?
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6. 4
Hospitality
I live where you vacation!Plan your perfect day trip in South Florida!
I live where you vacation! Florida is one of the top visitor destinations. People love to come here for the
weather, the beaches, and the theme parks, but South Florida has so much more to offer than just those typical tourist
activities you always hear about.
You can get the best shopping at
the mall just down the street from
campus, Aventura Mall, but don’t
forget about the Dadeland Mall,
the Galleria in Ft. Lauderdale as
well as Sawgrass Mills!
Lincoln Road, Bayside Marketplace, Coral Gables, Holly-
wood Beach Boardwalk and Coconut Grove are local spots to shop,
dine and just walk around and enjoy the atmosphere. If you like these
locations, venturing out to Palm Beach and visiting Mizner Park in
Boca Raton, The Avenue in Delray Beach and City Place in West
Palm Beach might be an exciting change of scenery. And don’t forget
about Wynwood Art Walk in Miami! You could walk around all day
and look at the amazing graffiti that covers every building and check
out the little shops and boutique restaurants that line the streets.
“Another great area is Coral Gables,” said Daniela Alonso, a
fashion merchandising and retailing major. “This place is quaint and
makes you feel like you’re in Spain. The buildings are stunning and
there’s always an event going on. Miracle Mile and Village of Mer-
rick Park are both located in Coral Gables as well as boutiques and
the best restaurants …it’s not the foodie district for no reason.”
If you love art and history, there are an abundance of muse-
ums in the area that you could spend the day at! Some of them in-
clude, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, the Bass Art Museum, Museum
of Contemporary Art, Wolfsonian at FIU, the Perez Art Museum, and
the Young at Art Museum, just to name a few of the many in South
Florida!
If you are into nature, you should take a trip to the Florida
Keys. The beaches, various activities, food and the culture is so
wonderful to experience, even just for a short trip! You can also rent
Pontoon boats, and make a day of it on the ocean with friends! Don’t
forget about visiting the Everglades National Park, Jungle Island, Zoo
Miami, and going on a Culturales Walking Tour!
“Down in Marathon there is a snorkeling
experience with a company called Spirit Snorkeling
and it’s a beautiful experience. There is this delicious
By Anna Zarella
barbeque place literally in the same parking lot and it’s
to die for!” said Catherine Berger, a sports, entertain-
ment, and event management major.
Lincoln Road
The Keys
Zoo
Moca
Wynwood

7. 5
Hospitality
Top 3 Beaches
By Bryanna Njegovan
Living in Miami means one thing…… BEACHES! With
so many beaches around campus alone, it can be hard for
Known as “Florida’s Riviera,” Sunny Isles is located in
between Fort Lauderdale airport and Miami International airport,
providing easy access from both locations. Ranked #1 of Top 10 US
destinations by Trip Advisor, the city hosts free cultural events an-
nually for every tourist to enjoy.
“Sunny Isles is perfect because I can play volleyball and re-
lax since it doesn’t get as loud as other places,” said Chiku Ngumba,
a culinary arts major. Enjoy world class accommodations at any
price point from a 5 star resort to a 50s Art Deco motel. Sunny Isles
provides opportunities to fish off of its pier and has plenty of shop-
ping excursions.
South Beach also known as SOBE, occupies one of the best,
highly sought-after, beach front locations on Earth between the Atlan-
tic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. The clear blue water and the white sand
beaches are a must-see for any Miami visitor; even for locals, the
beautiful beach just doesn’t get old. It is a popular entertainment des-
tination. From the South Beach Wine & Food Festival to the Miami
Short Film Festival, there is something for everyone. South Beach
has something for every age and interest. “Because of the more adult
attractions, it’s better to go when you are 21 and over,” said Jessica
Lopez, a culinary arts major.
Bal Harbour’s beach is one of the most clean and private
beaches in Greater Miami. This beach is the ultimate option for those
who want a quiet, natural environment. Clear, bright turquoise water
with colorful shells are to be expected in this part of town. You’ll
have a great view of the ocean as far as you can see, along with the
local resorts and attractions, at the northernmost end of Bal Harbour.
“I just love everything about Bal Harbour. It is a great vacation spot,”
said Niki Nelson, a baking and pastry arts major. Bal Harbour Vil-
lage has a range of stores where you can shop along with a variety of
foods to try in their restaurants.
Have another favorite beach in the area? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram @thewildcatmagazine and
tag us in your pictures and opinions.
Bal
Harbour
#3
Sunny
Isles
#1
South
Beach
#2
students to decide which one they want to go to. Well,
we asked the student body what their favorites were and
got their input on why…

8. 6
Business
Johnson & Wales University is giving
us a 100% discount right on campus!
As of December 9, 2014, students are
able to download Microsoft Office
programs free!
For more information visit:
http://it.jwu.edu/stu_software.htm
Urban Outfitters = 10%
Charlotte Russe = 10%
Alaska Coffee Roasting =10%
AMC Movies =$8.00 tickets
every Thursday
Adobe =80%
Barnes & Noble’s Textbooks =50%
15%15%
10%10%
80%80%
50%50%
By Theresa Robinson
IHOP: Server Positions
12875 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami, FL
(305) 981-8819
Need a Part Time Job?By Theresa Robinson
Payless: Sales Associate
12460 Biscayne Blvd # 90
Miami, FL
(305) 892-1136
Red Lobster: Server
13300 Biscayne Blvd,
North Miami, FL 33181
(305) 895-6095
Panera Bread: Cashier
and Baker Positions
12205 Biscayne Blvd,
North Miami, FL 33181
(305) 891-5021
Subway =10%
Shawn Cohen, a food service management major said,
“Working at Red Lobster is great, especially because they work
with a student’s schedule as long as you are willing to work week-
end hours as well. Servers and bus-boys are paid $5.03 an hour
plus tips. Hosts make $9 to $10 an hour. There are different shifts
allowing you to work morning, afternoon or night, but it can be
very hectic at this restaurant. They are always hiring and willing to
take on someone with little experience.”
College is costly and expenses can pile
up as the term begins this fall. There are jobs
right next to campus that are constantly hiring
new employees. Positions that range from fast
food establishments to phone companies. Check
it out, you just may just find a job! JWU students
Alejandro Perez and Shawn Cohen have taken
advantage of the job opportunities right near
campus!
Alejandro Perez, a culinary arts and
food service management major said, “IHOP is
always looking for people. The hours are usually
around 25 per week. If you’re a student they will
work around your schedule availability. Servers
get paid depending on experience, but generally
starting at $8.50 an hour. Working at IHOP is
pretty nice, it’s easy and fun but extremely fast
pace. They are willing to take on people who
have little to no experience.”
Whether you’re freshman
or upperclassman, we all have one
struggle: spending money on a
budget. South Florida is naturally
expensive, whether you’re buying
food or shopping for clothes. Pre-
senting your JWU student ID can
get you discounts at some of your
favorite business establishments.
Raquel Oderbert-Hemphill, a
culinary arts major said, “H&M
rarely gives discounts because
they have generally low prices. An
additional 15% off is extraordi-
nary and I would have definitely
taken advantage of it.”
Bring your JWU ID
and get to shopping!

9. body transformation enthusiast. One
day, it just clicked. Dunlap began
to think of other young women and
wondered how she could help them
lose weight and develop better eat-
ing habits. She became a certified
personal trainer (PT) and set out to
build her brand.
Dunlap quit her job to fully
pursue her dream of being a PT when
she began to garner a big following.
From there, she positioned-
her fitness brand to focus solely on
women. “It is my goal to educate and
train my clients in ways that they
won’t depend on professionals like me
long-term to maintain their health.”
Only her second year in busi-
ness, you may wonder, is she making
money? How does she get clients and
what does she do to stay motivated?
Dunlap makes a growing
$2,000 a month. Her target audience,
young adults, is what drives her. She
admits that being a young business
owner is challenging, but she at-
tributes her success to a strong rela-
tionship with God, support from her
mentor, and appreciating the process
of failing upward as she continues to
pursue her dreams.
Business
7
Use Your Passions and Interests
to Earn Bucks Right Away
Building a brand and making
a profit from it can be simpler than you think.
Faith Dunlap, a 22-year-old native of South Florida
and CEO of Fit For Eve tells us how she began her
boutique personal training business and how the
brand sells itself.
“I have a fierce loy-
alty to young women
and mothers.”
BYOB Brand Your Own Business
1. Create a social media presence 4. Pitch your story to local media
5. Invest in collateral (flyers, leaflets, etc)
3. Create an electronic press kit
2. Create a logo, hashtag, and/or tag line
5 Steps to Personal Marketing
RUN YOUR OWN
BUSINESS By Tyeasha Williams + Photos provided by Mitchel Lauriston
South Florida has sun year-
round. Natives and transplants of the
southern most cities of Florida love to
soak up the sun on the sandy shores of
the blue-green beaches.
For some, being physically fit
is a requirement, inspiring beachgo-
ers to work out all fall and winter for
a summer debut. Perched in the center
of it all, Faith Dunlap has found her
calling in helping people shape up.
“I have always been an athlete
and that interest is what helped me to
realize that I could make a career out
of health and wellness,” Dunlap said.
“I received a scholarship to attend the
University of New Haven in Connecti-
cut where I mastered the art of eating
healthy and staying fit with a hectic
schedule.”
After Dunlap graduated col-
lege, she entered corporate America,
got engaged, and gave birth to her first
child.
“After I had my daughter
Alanna, I retained most of the weight
and felt depressed and ready to make a
change,” Dunlap said.
She acted on her knowledge
of fitness and health and embarked on
a lifestyle change that led her to lose
over 30 pounds. Her success inspired
family and friends whom she began to
work with.
Soon, she was known as the

10. 8
Fashion & Style
By Lexx Cox
By Anna Zarrella
It’s no longer nec-
essary to break the bank
in order to look fabulous!
As college students on a
budget, going to consign-
ment and thrift stores are
the perfect way to put your
best and most unique foot
forward every time you
get dressed, for less than
you can imagine! These
are just five out of the doz-
ens of retailers that are the
best stores of their kind to
shop at in South Florida.
“I enjoy the
idea of clothing having
history,”said fashion mer-
chandising major, Daniel
Natalo-Lifton. “When you
find something good that
is 20 years old, it speaks
to the quality of that item,
it’s worth your time wear-
ing and your money. I like
bringing these older styles
into my modern ward-
robe.”
“In order have a
true vintage clothing ex-
perience, there has to be a
genuine love for art and an
eye for style,” Professor
Desirae Allen expressed.
The garment should make
a statement and tell a
story to the buyer. College
students today are very
trendy. Social media is one
tool that keeps students in
the know of what’s trend-
ing in fashion, and vintage
is not always in the fore-
front of those trends.”
Thrift Shopping!
The Recycled
Closet
8867 S.W. 132nd
St. Miami, FL
33176
(305) 233-6744
The Salvation
Army
Thrift Store
1791 W. Bro-
ward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33312
(954) 467-5816
The
Consignment
Bar
5580 NE 4th
Court, Suite
4A Miami, FL.
33137
(305) 751-9996
Douglas
Gardens
Thrift Stores
5713 NW 27th
Ave
Miami, FL
33142
(305) 638-1900
Keyword: Black
Lace Dress
Forever 21
Price: $19.80
Location:
Aventura Mall
Nordstrom
Price: $238
Location:
Aventura Mall
Neiman Marcus
Price: $950
Location:
Bal Harbour
Shops
H&M
Price: $24.95
Location: Aven-
tura Mall
Lincoln Road
Zara
Price: $35.49
Location:
Collins Ave
Saks Fifth Ave
Price: $570
Location:
Bal Harbour Shoppes
High End
Inspiration
Keyword: Black
Tote
Keyword: White
Sandal
Sobe Thrifty
1435 Alton Rd
Miami Beach,
FL 33139
(305) 672-7251
Bargain Barn
Thrift Shop
223 NW 1st Ct
Miami, FL
33127
(305)572-2063
Have you ever walked into Bal
Harbour, Aventura Mall, or Lincoln Road
and window shopped wishing you had
thousands of dollars to afford the latest
designer pieces? Yes? Well that makes two
of us. I’ve come up with a quick guide to
help the fashion and budget savvy look like
they’ve stepped off the runway. To the right
you will find pieces from some of the hot-
test designer lines and similar looks from
a few stores that are more in the college
budget.
This can be done with just about
any vendor but I decided to use some of the
more popular stores to show how simple
it is. You can simply find a piece on what-
ever site you’re using and type in a few
keywords on a less expensive site and all of
the pieces that match will show up. Easy,
right?

11. 9
What advice would you give up and
coming entrepreneurs?
A: Action is the foundational key to
success; it’s never going to happen
until you take the first step. Further,
I believe that entrepreneurs are the
problem solvers of the world. In that
respect, find something that means a
lot to you, attempt to solve a problem,
and don’t give up! You’d be amazed
at the amount of people you could be
helping with your idea, not to mention
the process of reaching your goals will
be more fulfilling than you could ever
imagine.
What is your entreprenuerial venture?
A: I created a company called Rapid Find
Technologies, which creates golf balls
that can easily be located anywhere on the
course.
How did this idea come about?
A: The Entrepreneurial Business Chal-
lenge. I found out about the challenge
through a project in my operations man-
agement class last year. Each spring the
school holds the challenge for interested
students.
What have you learned from starting
your own business?
A: The ins and outs of running a business
are learned through experience. The chal-
lenge also helped me to learn a lot about
writing a business plan, setting up finan-
cials, and practicing business pitches. I use
a lot of what I’ve learned in class as well.
By Theresa Robinson + photo by Wildcat staff
For JWU alumnus, Derek Lescrinier, working
at the Fontainebleau, the largest resort in Miami, is
more rewarding than it is busy. Derek is the director of
rooms operations. He manages over 1,500 guestrooms
and suites. With thousands of guests serviced every
week, we asked Lescrinier what his typical day is like.
He shared that around 8 a.m. he starts his day
by reading through and answering emails from the
overnight shift. He then looks over his daily reports
that include guest challenges, no shows, and VIPs in
preparation for the departmental meeting.
Together department heads review the day’s
tasks and expectations. After the morning run of
logistics and necessities, Lescrinier walks the resort
to engage with his team members and guests. A 2004
graduate of JWU’s Providence Campus, Lescrinier
remembers his professors encouraging him early on
to get a job at a hotel to learn the ins and outs of the
industry. He took their advice and appreciates that
Many people want to know the big se-
cret to success and how to be at the
top of their game. Alec Mosher, Busi-
ness Administration major, is just one
of those individuals. He’s destined to
be the next big thing in business and
sports. What started out as a small
idea, blossomed into a business that
may just be a multi-billion dollar
company some day. In this Q&A you
can understand how he discovered his
brilliant business plan. Mosher is an
example a JWU student that’s taking
is education to the next level, and you
can too!
Derek Lescrinier
of Fontainebleau Miami Beach
By Keva Muller
along with the real-world experience he acquired while
still in school, JWU ensured that he walked away with
an impeccable work-ethic and stellar networking and
relationship building skills to lead him successfully into
the industry.
Lescrinier reflects on how living and working
in South Florida is the total opposite of living in Provi-
dence. Because of the climate, the hospitality industry in
Miami is much different and Lescrinier counts himself
fortunate to have experienced both, as well as the mar-
ket in Las Vegas.
Of the three, he notes that South Florida has
been the busiest and most robust market. As far as the
tourism and hospitality landscape goes, Derek believes
that the hotel industry is growing at an unbelievable
rate. In South Florida alone, over the next two to three
years, more than 7,000 new hotel rooms will hit the
market, providing new graduates with the opportunity to
enter and stake their claim in the burgeoning industry.
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How do you buy the tickets?
Go to cultureshockmiami.com with your major credit card
ready, then click BUY and follow the prompts. As soon as
you’re finished, a confirmation page will come up. Be sure to
print that out!
When you go to the event:
On the day of the event, arrive 30 minutes early, and when you
do, have your confirmation page/voucher and a photo ID with
you to pick up the tickets.
“I love this program! I come from an arts back-
ground and I believe that people learn through art
in different ways, whether it’s academic or a life
lesson., said Professor Sharon Ali.
What is Culture Shock?
Culture Shock Miami is a website for students ages
13-22 who are interested in the arts. You can buy tickets
to performances for only $5 and two tickets for $5 for
museums and other attractions around Miami. Can you
believe that? Tickets to performances at the Adrienne
Arsht Center, Vizcaya and so many other attractions,
Whether you just moved to Miami or
you have lived here forever, having
access to the arts for virtually nothing
at all is on a need to know basis for
everyone!
Keep in mind that tickets are provided on a first
come, first serve basis, so order early! Also, tickets
have to be purchased at least 24 hours in advance;
you cannot get them at the event location!
Special events and admission to Miami attractions are posted on a monthly
basis, but there are tickets available that are good all month, every month for
the following locations:
•Vizcaya Muesum and Gardens: 3251 S Miami Avenue, Miami Florida
33129
•Zoo Miami: 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami Florida 33172
•Bass Art Mueseum: 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach Florida 33139
•Perez Art Museum: 1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Florida 33132
•Partricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science: 3280 S Miami Ave, Miami
Florida 33133
•The Wolfsonian: 1001 Washington Ave, Miami Beach Florida 33139
•Lowe Art Mueseum: 1301 Stanford Dr, Coral Gables Florida 33146
By Anna Zarella
which usually cost upwards of $25 and more, for only
$5! Why wouldn’t you expose yourself to the art world
of Miami!? What’s even better is, with the purchase of
one $5 student ticket, you can get a second $5 for an
individual of any age!

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Sports & Entertainment
Sports Center
Get ready to roar to victory with our
men’s and women’s Wildcat ath-
letic teams. Kicking off the year with
sporting greatness was the men’s and
women’s soccer teams who began their
season mid-August. Stay on the look-
out for their future games. For a chance
to witness second-by-second action and
excitement, the mens and women’s bas-
ketball seasons will begin in November.
But if you enjoy a good ‘ole race just
as much as the next person, you may
be interested in the men’s and women’s
cross country competitions. Both men
and women start their seasons Friday,
Sept. 4 at Southern University. Not too
far behind are the men’s and women’s
golf teams whose seasons began on
Saturday, Sept. 12
for the men and Sunday, Sept. 13 for
the women. The women’s and men’s
track teams will round out this power
packed sports season in the winter term
when their season begins. The men’s
first meet to victory is on Saturday,
Feb. 22. To be in the stands or on the
field rooting the home team on, visit
www.northmiami.jwuathletics.com for
more information. You can also show
your school spirit with a word of en-
couragement whenever you see a JWU
student athlete!
web address: www.jwuathletic.com
South Florida is home to some of the biggest and
besst events in the world! There are so many carnivals,
festivals, and shows that helps you enjoy the diverse
lifestyle of Miami this fall. All of the events listed offer
entertainment for poeple of all ages.
By Lexx Cox
October 11, 2015
Miami Broward Carnival is a nonprofit
organization that provides a venue for
Caribbean people in South Florida the
opportunity to share their culture. They
provide entertainment for all ages with
various bands, events, parties, and food
trucks.
November 20, 2015 - January 2, 2016
Fantasy of Lights offers three miles of
animated holiday displays and illumi-
nated trees at Tradewinds Park. This
year, they expect over 150,000 visitors
of all ages in 35,000 cars, trucks, motor
homes and buses to drive through.
December 3 – December 6, 2015
Galleries from around the world
showcase historic work from masters
of modern and contemporary art as
well as new pieces from emerging
artists. Paintings, sculptures, films,
performances and all forms of art
become part of the landscape.
Miamibrowardcarnival.com holidaylightsdrivethru.com Artbasel.com

14. If you’re new to South Florida or you just don’t get out much these are some places
you just might need to know about. Whether you just bought your first car or you have an
unexpected trip to the emergency room, this guide will keep you in the clear or when you need
a guide that’s quick and easy to reach.
EMERGENCY
Campus Safety & Security
1705 NE 125 Street
North Miami, FL 33181
305-892-7011 (24 hours)
North Miami Police Department
700 NE 124th Street
North Miami, FL 33161
305-891-0294 (non-emergencies)
Jackson North Medical Center
160 NW 170th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
305-651-1100
Aventura Hospital & Medical Center
20900 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180
305-682-7000
Driver’s License Service Center
12601 NW 42nd Ave,
Opa-Locka, FL 33054
305-229-6333
North Miami Auto Tag Agency
12935 W Dixie Highway
North Miami, FL 33161
305-891-6424
Miami Passport Agency
1501 Biscayne Boulevard #210
Miami, FL 33132
877-487-2778
United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services
8801 NW 7th Ave
Miami, FL 33150
305-762-3300
The MiamiDade.gov website is a great re-
source for anyone seeking information about
pretty much anything in the county and local
municipalities. Check it out!
Don’t forget to bring your government
issued ID and your insurance card!
Want to talk? Need someone to listen?
Counseling Services is here to help you! Confidential counseling services are
available on campus and by phone.
Where: Academic Student Center, Room 207
When: Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30pm
Contact Information: (305) 892-7013
(305) 892-3801
After Hours 24/7
Protocall Services 1 (888) 222-4805
ByKevaMuller

15. Which celebrity is a native of
South Florida?
OWhat Beach is Miami best
known for?
OWhich movie was filmed in
Miami?
SouthFlorida Trivia
1
3
a) Expendables
b) 2 Fast 2 Furious
c) Avengers
d) Mission Impossible
OWhich artist was born in South
Florida?
a) Usher
b) Chris Brown
c) Jason Derulo
d) Bruno Mars
2
OWhich is not a South Florida
sports team?
a) Heat
b) Marlins
c) LandSharks
d) Dolphins
Which National Park is
located in South Florida?
5
7
a) Everglades
b) Yellowstone
c) Redwood
d) Cuyahoga Valley
How many times was the
Super Bowl hosted in South
Florida?
a) 2
b) 5
c) 10
d) 12
6
a) Burn Notice
b) Nip Tuck
c) The Golden Girls
d) Dexter
e) All of the Above
4
a) North Beach
b) Venice Beach
c) Long Beach
d) South Beach
8
a) Justin Bieber
b) David Beckham
c) Donald Trump
d) Pitbull
HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW South Florida!
TAKE OUR QUIZ AND FIND OUT!
Fun Fact 1: Florida is the only place on earth where alligators and crocodiles co-exist in the same
habitat.
Fun Fact 2: Miami Beach pharmacist Benjamin Green invented the first suntan lotion in 1944.
Fun Fact 3: Florida contains more golf courses than any other state in the country.
Fun Fact 4: Key West has the highest recorded average temperature in the United States.
1)B,2)C,3)C,4)D,5)A,6)C,7)D,8)B
ANSWERS:
Which television show was
set in Miami