Race for the Sunshine: Local elections held across Miami-Dade

Primary season comes to a close in the Sunshine State, with several seats for various positions being up for grabs in Miami-Dade County, including the Miami-Dade Commission and several judicial s...

Race for the Sunshine: Shalala-endorsed candidate wins Democratic primary

A community activist endorsed by Donna Shalala won the Democratic primary for Florida House District 113, a district where many students who live off campus reside. Tuesday’s elections mark the end o...

Race for the Sunshine: David Jolly and Byron Donalds win party primaries

Primary season comes to a close in the Sunshine State as Republicans and Democrats seal their tickets for Governor and other key statewide races.  Governor primary U.S. Congressman Byron D...

Race for the Sunshine: UM’s US House district competition is set

Primary season has come to a close in the Sunshine State as Republicans and Democrats have locked in their candidates for the U.S. House.  U.S. Senate Race In the Senate, incumbent junior ...

Four on-campus living changes made by UM’s Student Senate

Student Government bills from last year’s legislative session have received Dr. Pat Whitely's approval and will bring swift changes to UM — all connected to the on-campus living experience. “I am ...

Welcome to Miami, Giannis Antetokounmpo

A blockbuster trade by the Miami Heat this offseason brings two new faces from Milwaukee: forwards Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. The addition of the NBA superstar to the Heat was just th...

ROAD to Housing Act: What it could mean for Canes

A new bipartisan housing law could impact University of Miami students and recent graduates.  The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law on July 11 after President Trump allowed it to ta...

Hundreds march for planting justice in Coral Gables

Hundreds of workers, faith leaders, students and community members rallied in Coral Gables to join the 2-mile “March for Planting Justice” along US-1 on May 1.  WeCount!, a nonprofit of immig...

Miami Therapists’ Advice for Finals and Summer Resets

https://youtu.be/x8NDRKZZWT0 Finals week is here, and it's never easy. Stress and anxiety can take over your life, but Jordyn and Jordanne are here to give you some advice for taking on finals w...

Previewing the 2026 Midterm Elections

https://youtu.be/AZa61wFYCKI Lazaro and Emil preview the midterm elections coming up in November one last time before the summer starts.

Emil Salgado Vazquez

Emil is a senior from Pembroke Pines, FL, majoring in print journalism and political science. He joined The Miami Hurricane as a freshman, writing for the arts and entertainment section and serving on the revived podcast team, which brought back TMH's podcast, Catch Up Canes. Emil became Podcast Editor and created two more podcasts: Eye of the Hurricane and Sportscast. After nearly two years, Emil moved to the role of Copy Chief. He remains a passionate journalist, hoping to build a legacy of strong writing. Outside TMH, Emil enjoys music, video games and basketball.