Centennial Village phase two takes shape with three new residential towers

Lauren Ferrer - April 7, 2025

A maze of scaffolding and cranes greeted student media on Tuesday, March 19 as the group was guided through the University of Miami’s largest active construction site, Centennial Village phase two. ...

Dr. Patricia A. Whitely, the woman at the heart of the U

Lauren Ferrer - April 7, 2025

While four presidents have led the University of Miami, one steady presence has remained behind the scenes through every transition: Dr. Patricia A. Whitely. Since arriving at UM in 1982, Whitely ...

Driver convicted in crash that killed UM student Daniel Bishop, sentenced t...

Lauren Ferrer - January 22, 2025

Family and friends of Daniel Bishop said justice was not served on sentencing day for the woman convicted in the crash that killed the University of Miami student on March 4, 2024. “The courtroom ...

Amendment 3 to legalize recreational marijuana falls short in Florida

Lauren Ferrer - November 5, 2024

Amendment 3, the measure to legalize recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in Florida, failed to reach the 60% margin needed to pass a state constitutional amendment. The amendment’s fai...

Students react to HP homecoming concert artist announcement

Lauren Ferrer - October 1, 2024

American singer-songwriter Olivia O’Brien and musical trio Cheat Codes will take the stage at Watsco Center for the annual homecoming concert on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m., Hurricane Productions announced at ...

From social media to stand-up: Connor Wood to bring his viral humor to Miam...

Lauren Ferrer - September 30, 2024

Get ready for a night of laughs as comedian Connor Wood, better known as @fibula to his millions of social media followers, makes his Miami Improv debut on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The 28-year-old Cali...

‘Where are the Black people?’ Student leaders express concern after drop in...

Lauren Ferrer - September 18, 2024

By Lauren Ferrer and Jenny Jacoby Holding open the door on scholarship weekend in Spring 2024, alumnus Derryl Barnes kept looking over his shoulder wondering if more students were coming. Among the se...

Daveed Diggs encourages UM students to take advantage of the space given to...

Lauren Ferrer - April 14, 2024

Whether he’s rapping on the Broadway stage or voicing a character in a children’s movie, when it comes to entertainment, Daveed Diggs has done it all. Students had the chance to attend a c...

Tragedy, and the coming together that follows

Lauren Ferrer - April 3, 2024

The Hurricane chose to refer to Daniel Bishop by his first name throughout this article.Daniel Bishop was many things — Chair of Hurricane Productions, President’s 100 tour guide, Orientat...

Tieu Tunes: 3D-printing a musical bridge across continents

Lauren Ferrer - February 8, 2024

From 3D printing violins in his Mahoney dorm room to 5 a.m. Zoom music lessons in Dooley Memorial classrooms, Ethan Tieus’s story is one of innovation and perseverance on the road to global soci...

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Lauren Ferrer

Lauren Ferrer is a sophomore from Miami, Fla. majoring in political science and journalism. She joined The Miami Hurricane her sophomore year, writing for News and Arts & Entertainment. She has a passion for writing and telling stories about all things Miami. Outside of the newspaper Lauren serves as an Orientation Leader and the Student Government Director of Communications. If you can’t reach her, she’s probably at a concert or too busy talking about Harry Styles.