King’s message, methods more meaningful than empty religion

I am a huge fan of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his message. Not the diluted anti-racism, pro-nonviolent protest platform the powers-that-be have boiled it down to. No, I'm talking about King's unadult...

What’s going on?

TODAY (Feb 9) Applications for the 2007 Homecoming Executive Committee are due by 5 p.m. in UC 209. Join Canes Night Live in celebrating the Rat's 34th birthday "Mardi Gras Style" from 10 p.m. to 2 a...

2006 FILM FAVORITES

2006 proved to be an inconsistent year for film. There was lots of crap, some great stuff, but mostly a lot of not-so-great stuff. It's best to take the 'glass half-full' approach: 2006 wasn't as good...

On the Cover

The official presidential portrait of President Bill Clinton, done with oil on canvas by portrait-artist Simmie Knox. Clinton will be speaking at the BankUnited Center on Mar. 1 for UM's Spring Convoc...

Men’s Basketball: Still coming up short

The Hurricanes' men's basketball team came into Wednesday's contest on a six-game losing streak and faced against one of the best teams in the ACC. Despite a spirited effort, Miami fell short of the u...

A breakdown of this year’s Super Bowl commercials

Getting an ad spot during the Super Bowl is an advertiser's wet dream-which explains the ridiculously high pricetag (even as far as advertising's concerned), and overhyping of the ads. And yet, these...

Because it’s just another feel-good chick flick

Michael Lehmann, director of "40 Days and 40 Nights" and "Airheads," takes a not-so-bold leap by perfecting the art of chick flicks. "Because I Said So" has all of the goofy wit of a romantic comedy a...

Baseball: Hurricanes on the offensive against UCLA

The Miami Hurricane baseball team looks to get back on track this weekend, at home against No.13 UCLA, after getting swept by Mercer in last weekend's rain shortened two-game set. "It seemed like ev...

No-longer-indie band predictable

With the word "indie" being thrown around more than a table-tennis ball at a college party, it's difficult to distinguish what an "indie" band is these days. I'll be the first to admit that I've used ...

Women’s Basketball: Miami loses fourth straight

Despite a hard-fought effort, the Hurricanes' women's basketball team struggled after halftime, suffering a 73-60 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers on Sunday. Miami dropped its fourth consecutive game a...

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