The gap between paychecks and price tags

“The city of Miami is so expensive that a minimum wage doesn’t cut it,” said Alana Ramos, a sophomore at the University of Miami who earns $15 an hour from an on-campus job.  Florida’s minimu...

Miami-Dade flips blue – Republicans win Florida governor and Senate

Miami-Dade County voted blue for the first time since the 2020 elections, despite Republicans winning Florida’s governor and Senate seat.  Governor: Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly  Byron Do...

Miami volleyball sweeps Virginia Tech to close out road stretch

The Miami Hurricanes secured their 14th consecutive win over Virginia Tech on Sunday, sweeping the Hokies 3-0 in Blacksburg, Va. The Canes improved to 11-10 overall and 9-3 in ACC play.  The ...

Five students arrested at Fantasy Fest

Five University of Miami students were arrested in Key West last weekend during the annual Fantasy Fest Halloween Festival.  Fantasy Fest, which draws nearly 75,000 people, is a 10 day lo...

A new-look Canes team takes the court for WBB

After an 18-15 season and a second round loss in the WBIT, Miami women’s basketball team enters year three of the Tricia Collup era looking for its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Hur...

Opioids causing danger across campuses

Synthetic drugs like fentanyl and cychlorphine — increasingly found in pills and other laced drugs — have spread across college campuses, causing serious hospitalizations and deaths.  The Uni...

Miami volleyball defeats Georgia Tech in a close five set match 

The University of Miami’s volleyball team hosted Georgia Tech in a close five-set victory at Freeman Indoor Stadium on Sunday. Miami improves its overall record to 7-8 and conference play to 5-1.&nbs...

Mahoney-Pearson room number plaques available after demolition 

Mahoney-Pearson Residential College’s former room number plaques are now available for purchase, following the building’s demolition.  The University of Miami announced that the 68-year-old r...

Community Wire panel explores 2026 elections, AI and local news

The University of Miami School of Communication, in collaboration with Community Wire, a student driven newsroom that publishes local Miami-Dade stories, hosted an election panel on Oct. 6 featuring ...

Miami fall short to Florida State in five-set ACC opener

The Miami Hurricanes faced Florida State in the 2026 ACC opener Wednesday in Tallahassee, Fla. The Canes lost to the Seminoles in a close five-set match and fell 2-8 on the season and 0-1 in conferen...

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