It’s time to leave your home and go to the third place

Katie Karlson - March 5, 2025

Nearly half of Americans don’t leave their homes every day, and it’s easy to see why. With ever-evolving technology, the prevalence of work-from-home jobs and the invention of DoorDash, many people d...

The NFL fumbled by airing the controversial ‘Hims & Hers’ c...

Katie Karlson - February 12, 2025

By: Katie Karlson and Madeline Darby Super Bowl commercials have been a cultural phenomenon for years. However, this year, one commercial sparked widespread controversy and a heated debate about t...

Financial literacy education is a must for high schools

Katie Karlson - February 5, 2025

College marks the first time that most young adults have total control over their living situations, food, time and money. Personally, I was lucky. My dad’s job revolves around the stock mar...

Amendment Four failed but your voice still matters

Katie Karlson - November 13, 2024

In an unfortunate turn of events, Florida’s Amendment 4, a proposal to expand abortion rights, did not pass. This incredibly disappointing result can lead to great risks for women. A law pas...

COLUMN: Make voting a priority and get a vote-by-mail ballot

Katie Karlson - October 3, 2024

What are you doing on November 5? I doubt most of you have everything planned out, and it’s even less likely you carved out time to go to the voting booths. While 57% of people aged 18-34 say they ar...

Healthy and happy: Top tips for college wellness

Katie Karlson - August 7, 2024

Your first semester in college can be stressful. With so many new things to absorb, it can be easy to let your health routine go by the wayside. There are many aspects to your health: physical, em...

Transportation 101: Safe, easy, and affordable ways to get around Miami

Katie Karlson - July 29, 2024

Since first semester freshmen are unable to have cars on campus, I knew I’d have to adjust to the lack of freedom I’d been used to having since the day I got. I’m sure many freshmen are worried about being unable to easily run out for lunch or being trapped on campus when you’re suddenly craving a certain snack.

Top 10 items every freshman should have in their dorm

Katie Karlson - July 13, 2024

Move-in day is right around the corner so here's what all incoming students should be making sure they have in their dorms.

Frenk’s choice to leave UM before the centennial is shocking

Katie Karlson - June 19, 2024

Frenk’s decision to leave is shocking to many in the UM community as he left without warning and without a solidified president in place for the school’s 100th anniversary year. After centering so many of his plans around the centennial year, Frenk should have seen UM and his projects through.

Beyoncé’s new songs topped country charts, but are country fans ...

Katie Karlson - March 27, 2024

Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs and topped the Hot Country Songs chart. Her other release, “16 Carriages,” appeared as No. 9 on the Hot Country Songs and No. 38 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100. Most fans were ecstatic about the new songs and their success, but for some, the songs’ high rankings on country charts are a point of contention.

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Katie Karlson

Katie Karlson is a junior from Houston, Texas, majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology with a minor in sustainable business. She joined The Hurricane freshman year and is thrilled to take on more responsibility as Editor-in-Chief. Katie looks forward to reading her peers' perspectives and continuing to represent the student body. Outside of the paper, Katie enjoys music, waterskiing and baking, and serves as a leader for the ‘Canes Science Bowl and a Dean's Ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences.

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