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UM student burned by firework sparks at Homecoming Celebration 

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Freshman Isabella Ramharakh was hit and got burned by firework sparks during UM’s Centennial Homecoming Celebration on Friday, Nov. 7 at 9 p.m.  The fireworks, part of UM’s annual Homecoming ...

Unauthorized chicken and rooster caging near University Village

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Chickens and roosters were seen being confined in cages near the intersection of Liguria Avenue and San Amaro Drive, in front of 1530 Liguria Avenue, on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at approximately 5 p.m. ...

UHealth expands with SoLé Mia ambulatory center

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SoLé Mia, UHealth’s newest development and largest ambulatory center in North Miami, opened for patients on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The property is a 184-acre development with outpatient care, residential ...

Sigma Chi Fraternity placed on interim suspension

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UM’s chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity, often referred to as Sig Chi, has been placed on interim suspension by the International Fraternity as of Sept. 18.  Since this suspension was issued by ...

HHS moves to ‘decertify’ Miller School’s organ recovery agency 

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is moving to “decertify” the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency, a division at UM’s Miller School of Medicine, as of Thursday, Sept. 18.  &...

Neurologist no longer employed by UM after sharing post about Charlie Kirk’...

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Correction/ clarification: This story was updated after Michelle Bravo contacted The Hurricane on Tuesday, Sept. 23 to clarify and correct the fact that she was not fired from her job at the Universi...

UM organizations rename following DOJ policy

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UM recently instructed organizations to remove all "discriminatory" language from names and promotional materials in compliance with a new Department of Justice policy.  This memorandum for federal a...

Alleged duck abuser arrested, one count of animal cruelty 

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UM officers arrested an unidentified man at the University of Miami Police Department on Aug. 25 at 7:15 p.m. after reports were filed about duck abuse on campus. The man was charged with one count o...

Individuals documented abusing beloved campus duck, ‘Ivan’

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Disclaimer: This article contains graphic content.  A video of an unidentified individual kicking a campus duck and a photo of another unidentified individual grabbing the duck by the wings s...

Two freshmen hit by car on US Route 1, one hospitalized

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Two students were hit by a car on South Dixie Highway, a segment of U.S. Route 1, on Saturday, Aug. 16 around 6:30 p.m. The students are freshmen living in Mahoney Residential College.   “One st...
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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.