Supporting Israel does not mean voting for Bush

There is a vast misconception among the Jewish-American population that George W. Bush supports Israel's cause more than John Kerry does. It's true that Bush does support Israel's right to defend itse...

Memo to professors: No more work over break

Got a dictionary at hand? Look up the word "break." How's it defined? You may find the following: 1) some abrupt occurrence that interrupts 2) an unexpected piece of good luck 3) a pause from doin...

Briefs

Swimming and Diving The University of Miami swimming and diving team fell to fellow ACC newcomer No.24 Virginia Tech 186-112 in War Memorial Pool Saturday afternoon. The Hurricanes are now 1-2 overal...

CLOTHING Tees make a statement

Ever wanted to express your thoughts without having to say them? Merenda is the solution, with designer tees that make some universal and rather controversial statements. Designed and created by husb...

Dear V Q: Sudden departures, drunk hook-ups

Dear V, My boyfriend and I had been going out for four months and getting pretty serious, and all of a sudden he ended things with me without giving a reason. I don't know what to think, because ever...

LECTURE Let’s talk about sexology

Posters flaunting preventative sex slogans drew an audience as sexologist Marilyn Volker spoke candidly with students on Wednesday, Oct. 20, about sexual issues ranging from the importance of protecti...

Four seniors honored as Hurricanes fall to UCF

On a rainy Thursday night at Cobb Stadium, four Miami seniors were honored before the last home women's soccer match of the 2004 season. One of them would record an assist by the end of the night as t...

CD Review fishing with a bluegrass sound

Just as we were all starting to think that all of today's hot music came from pop stars like Ciara and Britney, Leftover Salmon, a "polyethnic Cajun slamgrass" band has just released its first self-ti...

REPORT CARD

Offense: A The unit exploded against the nation's best defense, and the offense is starting to look potent enough to beat anybody. Quarterback: A I don't know what Brock Berlin has been eating the ...

Calendar

TODAY The Committee On Student Organizations is holding a spirit workshop from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Flamingo Ballroom A, teaching students participating in Homecoming how to be a spirited 'Cane. Organi...

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