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Insomnia and sleep deprivation are common ailments on campus

Academic deadlines, financial obligations, post-undergrad decisions and a host of other issues can take a harsh toll on a college student's life. However, it's not only your daily routine that's at the mercy of fatiguing collegiate rigors - your health and ability to sleep may also be at stake.

Student board addresses parking concerns

The Department of Parking and Transportation Advisory Board is a group of six students who are responsible for gathering student input on a number of transportation programs at the University.

Seana Campbell memorial service Friday

If one had the chance to meet her, they could see the sparkle in her eyes and the charm in her smile that exuded the compassion and love that guided her life, and brought her within months of graduati...

New football stadium to be built at Moore Park

In commemoration of its 75th Anniversary, the Orange Bowl Committee, the group that hosts the post-season game as a way to bring tourism to South Florida, will be contributing $2.5 million to the City of Miami for a new football stadium at Moore Park at 765 NW 36th street.

Catching up with SG President Brandon Gross

Starbucks is now open until 10 p.m. on Sundays, parking has been increased for commuters, flashy beach-cruiser UBikes are keeping cautious walkers on their toes and students no longer need a thesis to graduate summa or magna cum laude – initiatives implemented by the Gross administration, which includes Vice President Claudia Medina and Treasurer Shajena Erazo.

New program offers more foreign languages at UM

In strengthening its notoriety as a global institution, the University of Miami initiate a new Directed Independent Language Study (DILS) program this semester, designed to allow students to learn any language not already taught by the established language departments.

Student Democrats and Republicans draw crowds to heated debate

In an event sponsored by the UM College Republicans (UMCR) and the UM Young Democrats (UMYD), students, faculty, and parents gathered to witness a momentous clash of ideologies between five liberal and five conservative college students on Monday who presented and argued for the platforms of both Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain.

College Addictions: Caffeine

Just as plants need water and sunlight to survive, many college students depend on a resource of their own, claiming they would wilt like a flower without it: caffeine.

UM ranked 44th most ‘sexually healthy’ college

Previously ranked 50th., the University of Miami has improved to the 44th spot on the Trojan Sexual Report Card rankings.

Honors programs change requirements

College life may seem impossible as a student approaches their senior year at the University of Miami; students may stress about graduate school, finding a job, or choosing a major.

Ramon Galiana

News Editor