Bengochea becomes elder statesman

For the past two seasons, Miami Hurricane pitcher Kiki Bengochea has worked his way up in the UM pitching rotation while being tutored by some of the staff's aces. With his junior season about to begi...

The bastardization of espa

Coming to the University of Miami to study or major in Spanish is absolutely ridiculous. Not because of the professors who teach the language. UM has terrific Spanish teachers. The problem? County res...

Shalala adjusts well to university life

A dazzling 'GO CANES' logo slapped in green letters around the cement pillar that supports the roof under which President Shalala works, is perhaps the most visible sign of the changing times. Gone ar...

News reflects public’s bias

Every morning, when I pick up one of the locally available papers, be it The New York Times, The Miami Herald or the Sun-Sentinel - I hunt for international headlines. And, most of the time, what I...

Figueroas are double trouble freshman combo

Danny and Paco Figueroa have been playing baseball together since little league and they are not about to stop now. The pair of twins, identical in appearance as well as their play on the field, are t...

Media to blame for ignorance

Growing anti-American sentiment around the world remained at a high level; some people believe deserved it. This anti-American resentment might be blamed on the American press, who in its long standin...

Hurricane Productions promises ‘huge’ rock act

Following Ludacris' blow-out performance in the pouring rain during homecoming weekend last semester, everyone is wondering who will be involved in the big Hurricane Productions act for this semester...

Letter to the Editor

Re: Student Government President Jose Diaz' Jan. 25 It is good to know that at least someone is listening to me. I want to thank Jose Diaz, our student government president for responding to my arti...

UM Baseball Team part 4 of 4

Not Pictured #30 Greg Dini - C Freshman 6-2, 200 R/R Last Season: Dini was an All-Florida selection after his senior season at Bishop Moore High School in Longwood. This Season: Dini brings poten...

Bell, Eagles hand UM first home loss

Just when their fan support was slowly increasing, the Hurricane men's basketball team did something Tuesday night they had not done the entire season - lose at home. Miami couldn't match Boston Colle...

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