Three UM students starring in Peacock’s new reality show — with campus as t...

University of Miami students Nikki Pindor, Sienna Long and Georgia Gay star in the just-launched reality micro-drama titled “Campus Confidential: Miami,” Peacock announced on Monday, June 15. The ...

Frost School of Music alumnus Joshua Henry turned Tony Award-winner

University of Miami alum Joshua Henry took home the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical at the 79th annual ceremony on Sunday, June 7.  Henry was awarded for his p...

UM doctoral student launches healthcare children’s book series

University of Miami doctoral student Nicole Jacobsen never imagined she’d end up in healthcare, art or education — much less in an interdisciplinary career that combined all three.  With...

‘Merrily We Roll Along’ was Sondheim’s greatest failure; posthumously it’s ...

Filmed live from Broadway’s Hudson Theatre, the late Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along” takes audiences backward through a 20-year-long friendship – all the way from its end to its beginning....

‘Pride Is Infinite’ at 18th annual Miami Beach Pride

Rainbow flags flew high and vibrantly colored floats paraded down Ocean Drive for Miami Beach Pride’s more than 150,000 attendees.  The 18th annual Miami Beach Pride Parade returned to South Beach ...

Learning shouldn’t retire when you do

I recently sat down with my mother, grandparents and their friend for Shabbat dinner. My grandfather, whom I lovingly refer to as “Saba,” and I started a semi-peaceful discussion about whether or not ...

DragOUT celebrates its 13th year at UM

The Shalala Ballroom transformed into a runway, complete with stagelights, screens and costumed audience members to showcase SpectrUM’s annual DragOUT celebration. Proceeds directly benefitted The...

We really do not need a new ‘Harry Potter’ series

It’s been nearly three years since HBO Max announced its intention to create a new “Harry Potter” TV series more faithful to J.K. Rowling’s original book series.  On March 25, 2026, the long-...

UM student media wins big at ACP and CMA conferences

The Miami Hurricane, Distraction Magazine, UMTV and Ibis Yearbook won big at this year’s College Media Awards in New York City and Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Conference in San...

Mistrial declared in murder case of UM football player

Jurors failed to reach a verdict in the case for 40-year-old Rashaun Jones in the murder trial of former UM football player Bryan Pata who was killed in 2006.  According to ESPN, only one juror vo...

Ariana Glaser

Ariana Glaser is a music and journalism student at the University of Miami, where she currently serves as Executive Editor of Distraction Magazine and Copy Chief at the Ibis Yearbook. She’s authored novels, released original songs and contributed pieces to several publications including Newsday. Learn more at arianaglaser.com.