UPurr rallies to fund care for campus cat struck by car

Lola Calabrese was walking near Lakeside Village on Sept. 18 when she noticed what appeared to be a cat playing on the side of the road. From afar, he looked to be lying on his side, frantically chas...

Beautiful buildings, bigger bills

Every new dorm on UM’s campus comes with a visible upgrade. Lakeside Village has apartment-style living and expansive communal spaces, and Centennial Village has private bathrooms, study spaces and mo...

Iguanafication dangers at UM: The lizards lurking beneath your feet

They’re green, scaly, peculiar creatures. It’s not uncommon to see these giant, dragon-like lizards roaming around Lake Osceola.  But what students may not realize is that these reptiles aren’t sup...

Japan didn’t teach me to meditate

When I booked my three-week trip to Japan, I knew I would be thousands of miles from home, setting my clock 13 hours ahead and immersing myself in a foreign culture.  What I did not know was that I...

We are losing the student voice in college applications

A prospective student’s GPA can reveal how well they perform academically. A list of extracurriculars can show what they accomplished. But neither answers the most important element in college admissi...

Lake Osceola deserves better

Fishing in Lake Osceola sounds like a typical afternoon activity. But, as the space sees heavier and more varied use, student concerns about cleanliness intensify.  This practice raises concern abo...

The cost of a chance: UM’s $100 housing application fee

Hidden costs are one of the biggest obstacles students face today, and sometimes they don’t even come with a guarantee. Prior to the Spring 2026 semester, students were charged a $500 deposit which wa...

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