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Don’t know where to spend your time around Campus? We got you covered! 

Tucked away in the residential neighborhood of Coral Cables, UM is a little more removed from the downtown lights of the city of Miami. While campus is still very close, it can be tricky to get off c...

Curb your caffeine obsession for the final stretch

It’s been a grueling semester, but at long last, summer is within reach. Between music festivals, formals, baseball games and pool parties, your April calendar has probably been packed, and finals se...

On deep sea mining: Are we rushing or stalling?

By: Paulina Barnjak and Dylan Long The affirmative  In the age of accelerating climate change, collapsing ecosystems and vanishing biodiversity, humanity finds itself in a familiar positio...

The political conversation we’ve been avoiding

As UM celebrates its 100th anniversary, it stands at a crossroads — a moment to honor the past while shaping the next century. Meanwhile, as President Trump’s second-term 100-day milestone unfolds, a...

It’s the summer after your freshman year. Do you need an internship?

For some freshmen, the weeks after spring break are spent securing a summer job or internship.  With only one year of college under your belt, the job-searching scope can feel overwhelming, but ...

How to make your dollar go further as a freshman

For many freshmen, the college experience is overwhelmingly exciting. From late-night study sessions to exploring new places in Miami, this newfound freedom gives students the chance to make their ow...

Where are the arts at UM?

One of my greatest guilty pleasures is the arts. Whether it’s attending concerts, theatrical performances, or community showcases, I find joy in watching people express their passion, especially when...

So you’re not in a sorority. What now?

A girl’s guide to getting by without Greek Life From work week to “rushtok” and bid day festivities, it's impossible to ignore the craziness that is sorority recruitment. All over social media and...

Dear pickleball players, switch to tennis!

The time was right. The overbearing heat of the day dwindled as the sun hid behind the trees. I grabbed my racquet, called my friends and rushed to the courts to play a match of tennis. I was in need...

Don’t lose sight of Indigenous culture in the Everglades

Despite living in Florida, some Floridians don’t know the true history behind the snakes, manatees and alligators living in the Everglades. As a freshman new to South Florida, I took a trip to the Ev...

Paulina Barnjak

Paulina Barnjak is a sophomore from Long Island, NY majoring in Political Science. She started writing for the opinion section her freshman year and is thrilled to take on the opportunity as co-editor to create even more entertaining op-eds! In addition, Paulina can be found performing her presidential duties at the UM Debate Team, cooling down at the UCatholic center, or with her sorority sisters at the Delta Gamma suite. If you can’t reach her, she’s probably refueling with a cortado at Vicky’s.