Out with “The Storm,” in with “The Eye”

Morgan Fry - January 18, 2023

At the University of Miami’s Watsco Center, every home game begins in pitch dark. Students hold up their phone flashlights to welcome the hurricanes onto the court. Anticipation builds in as students wait for the first confetti explosion, which signals UM’s first three-pointer of the game. This is some of the excitement that the passionate UM student section, “The Eye” brings to every women’s and men’s basketball game.

COPE puts the (DE) in (DE)Stress with on-campus activity event

Morgan Fry - December 7, 2022

It’s that time of year again where club Richter remains open 24/7, students are chugging Celcius and calculating how much they need to get on their last paper in order to get a B in a class. That’s right… It's finals season.

A UM student’s guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Morgan Fry - November 17, 2022

Deals, deals and more deals! There’s nothing better for a college student than saving money. Whether you need to get some holiday shopping done for friends and family or just want to treat yourself, now is the time to take full advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

Netflix’s “The Watcher” proves that true stories don̵...

Morgan Fry - November 8, 2022

Based on a true story, “The Watcher” follows the Brannock family who purchase a gorgeous mansion in the New Jersey suburbs to escape their busy city life. However, their initial bliss doesn’t last long when the family starts to receive threatening letters from someone named The Watcher. The question then becomes this — who is this watcher, what do they want and will the family be able to stay in the house?

HEC organizers prioritize inclusivity and love for the U

Morgan Fry - November 2, 2022

Get your megaphones, poms poms and orange and green attire ready, because it’s Homecoming week! All of the cheering, competitions and school spirit wouldn’t be possible without this year’s Homecoming Executive Committee (HEC).

Eli Zied builds brand with over 300,000 Instagram followers

Morgan Fry - October 31, 2022

Habits sells T-shirts, hoodies, pants, shorts, hats, leggings and other clothing apparel. All of the items have the Habits 365 signature writing that reminds people to create good habits in their life, 365 days of the year. “I didn’t want to start a brand unless it could relate to every single person in the world,” Zied said. “ I just wanted it to be a community with like-minded individuals with the message in their head to create these better habits. Once you have better habits, your lifestyle improves drastically.”

UThrift models sustainable fashion under stage lights

Morgan Fry - October 30, 2022

UM students replaced sneakers for high heels and strutted down the UC stage on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The models paired the clothing pieces UThrift offered, added a little bit of sass and showed off their unique outfits. Along with the fashion show, UThrift held a pop-up shop from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Most of the models for the night were members of the UThrift Eboard, Distraction Magazine and Elevate Runway Fashion, each a partner for the event.

A look into brunch at the Biltmore’s Fontana Restaurant

Morgan Fry - October 26, 2022

In the heart of Coral Gables, Fla. lies the luxury Biltmore Hotel. Established in 1926, this grand property is known for its upscale hotel rooms and pristine golf course. While all of these extravagant features may seem inaccessible to UM students, college kids can still get the Biltmore experience through their dining options.

Mr. Worldwide in the 305 is everything and more

Morgan Fry - October 25, 2022

When I decided to attend UM, the first thing I thought about was seeing Pitbull perform in Miami. So when I found out that he would be closing his “Can’t Stop Us Now” tour in Miami, my heart exploded. On Oct. 20, my friends and I Ubered to Hard Rock Live in Hollywood with our expectations set high for the night. Spoiler alert — they were exceeded.

Senior runs nutrition supplement business: PmProtein

Morgan Fry - October 19, 2022

Cummins’ challenge with falling asleep, combined with his passion for nutrition, sparked an entrepreneurial idea that led to the foundation for his business. His protein bar, which is sold in over 24 gyms in South Florida, is the only one of its kind on the market. The bar has melatonin in it and is designed to help consumers fall asleep on a full stomach.

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Morgan Fry

Morgan Fry is a sophomore from La Grange, IL majoring in management and marketing with a minor in journalism. She began writing for The Hurricane in the first semester of her freshman year and is excited to take on a new role as Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor. Her love of Miami restaurants, site seeing and pop culture translates into her writing, which she is excited grow and share with the A&E section. Outside of the paper, Fry is a team leader for the Management 100 program in the business school and is involved with her sorority, Pi Beta Phi.

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