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Voting isn’t just a right; it’s our civic duty

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13,672,122 people are registered to vote in Florida, but only about 60.81% cast a ballot in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. That’s more than five million people who did not exercise their constitu...

Students to be given eight tickets for Fall 2026 graduation

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Fall 2026 graduates will receive eight tickets to commencement ceremonies.  Students were originally allocated six tickets each, but were notified via an email from Pat Whitely on Oct. 26 tha...

Sponsor a full-tuition scholarship by running with Run for The U

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When UM senior Destyn Storm Zarate ran the Madrid Marathon while studying abroad, he initially saw the race as a personal challenge. He spent his semester preparing for what he expected to be the grea...

Creator of Taylor Swift class named interim School of Communication dean

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Dr. Alyse Lancaster is taking the helm as interim dean of the School of Communication after nearly three decades at UM. Lancaster joined UM in 1999 as an assistant professor after earning her Ph.D...

Louis Tomlinson concludes the North American leg of How Did We Get Here? Wo...

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Just one day after One Direction’s 16 year anniversary, Louis Tomlinson wrapped up the North American leg of his ‘How Did We Get Here?’ World Tour at University of Miami’s Watsco Center.  If ...

Vector-borne diseases thrive in South Florida

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Concern surrounding vector borne illnesses, pathogens transmitted by blood-feeding bugs, is growing among South Florida residents. South Florida’s warm, rainy climate and uniquely flat landscape cr...

There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism, but our choices stil...

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In middle school, I was “the woke friend.” I believed corporations were evil, and that there was no point in trying to be better for the environment because my individual actions didn’t matter in t...

The Daily Tar Heel’s mistake highlights our responsibility as student...

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April Fools Day is a day of laughs and fun to play harmless jokes on your friends and family. Jokes should never have to end in unsettling fear and uncomfortable punchlines that, well, never get to th...

Lakeside kitchen fire activates alarms and sprinklers, students displaced

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A kitchen fire in Lakeside Village near Lobby A caused disruption Thursday afternoon, as fire alarms and sprinklers activated around 3:45 p.m. on April 2. An emergency alert was sent to stude...

Thousands of microplastics are hiding in campus soil

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The University of Miami is frequently described as “resort-looking.” Palm trees line walkways, Lake Osceola reflects the sun and landscaping crews maintain the polished appearance that defines campus...
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Keira Faddis

Keira is a junior from Homestead, Fla., double majoring in journalism and creative advertising. She joined TMH in her freshman year as a staff writer in the opinion, news and arts and entertainment sections. She is excited to continue her role as co-opinion editor to share more op-eds and help share student perspectives. Outside of the paper, she serves as copy chief and lifestyles editor for the Ibis Yearbook, a writing intern for the school of communication and a member of the homecoming executive committee.