MEN’S TENNIS: Rough road in the Commonwealth

The University of Miami men's tennis team came up empty on a two-match road trip to Virginia this weekend. The No. 26 Hurricanes fell to top-ranked Virginia 7-0 Friday in Charlottesville and experien...

Congressman discusses spending, war

He's an author and a bluegrass band harmonica player - and he also happens to be a key decision maker for government spending. Wisconsin Congressman Dave Obey, chairman of the House Appropriations C...

Proposed logo couldn’t reel in support

The University of Miami's green and orange "U" logo was nearly discarded 29 years ago for a "stylized" fish hook - something not as easily expressed with a hand gesture. "We said you had to be on LSD...

Starbucks competitor offers cheaper, charitable coffee

Students can find inexpensive, organic coffee on campus without waiting in 30-minute lines - and do some good while they're at it. Pura Vida, the brand of coffee served at the C-store, works with cof...

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

As this presidential election year moves on, one time-honored axiom continues to hold true: Never underestimate the Democratic Party's ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. On equal footi...

Events Beat

Students serve lunch to UNICCO workers Five student helpers served approximately 15 UNICCO workers black beans and rice, pork with onions, and yucca from a local Cuban restaurant Friday afternoon as ...

Breaking up isn’t so hard to do

Recently I've been noticing a trend among my peers: an epidemic of Ex-Significant Other Syndrome (E-SOS). Its victims suffer from the drama of ending a long-term relationship and the frustrations that...

Newsbriefs

International Week starts with 7th annual pageant International Week, the University of Miami's yearly event to celebrate cultural diversity, will begin April 3. The week-long event, organized by the...

FOOTBALL: Defense steals show in spring game

To see more about Miami's spring football practices, visit Stein on the Sidelines at blogs.themiamihurricane.com. For the second straight year under head coach Randy Shannon, Miami defense stole the ...

What’s going on?

March 31: TODAY The Trojan Brand Condoms "Evolve" national grassroots bus tour will stop at the U to teach Canes how to be sexually healthy. Students are invited into the "Evolve Lounge" to play games...

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