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‘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...

Auditions for Frost School of Music: Do you have what it takes?

Hundreds of prospective first-year students from all over the world audition for UM’s highly-competitive Frost School of Music each year.  With several Grammy Award-winning alumni, a 91% post...

Stop speeding across campus — you’re killing animals

Take a walk across campus, and you’re bound to find maimed animals — and the reckless drivers speeding through campus are strongly to blame. Throughout the course of one school day, UM freshman Cha...

Greek Week fosters community and philanthropy across UM chapters

The University of Miami’s Greek Week celebration is a week-long fundraiser that brings together all 33 Greek organizations on campus to raise money for a cause through friendly competition and social...

Feeling the love with Phi Mu Alpha’s ‘Singing Valentines’

You know it’s February at the University of Miami when men in matching crimson shirts start interrupting your classes with classic love songs. Beta Tau, UM’s chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Men’s...

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.