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May 5 , 2024

Another Political Debacle

As if the current political turmoil in Washington over the Democratic proposals for health care reform wasn't enough, start preparing for the next debacle at the Florida Senate in the coming weeks.

Armed Robbery Update

In what proved to be the first necessary usage of the University of Miami’s emergency communication capabilities this academic year, students were left uninformed about an armed robbery that occurred just by the BankUnited Center last week.

China: A Love/Hate Relationship

With President Obama's visit to China this week from Singapore, many speculate that the United States must address China's economic concerns regarding the health care proposals emerging through Congress. China, however, has also agreed to have a dialogue about its human rights issues that key players in the international community have raised.

ENN activated after threat detected

The University of Miami Police Department sent out an alert via the Emergency Notification Network to notify the campus population about two armed suspects that were nearby the Coral Gables campus.

A Circus of Corruption

In the newest development in a succession of corruption reports at Miami City Hall, District Five Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones surrendered to county investigators amid allegations that she forged letters and other documents to have city funds enter her private coffers.

Investment Scheme Ripe with Fraud

One of South Florida’s biggest Ponzi schemes in history is just unraveling, as FBI Special Agent in Charge John Gillies released a statement Thursday morning at a news conference that Mr. Scott Rothstein’s scandal could top over $1 billion.

The Mud is Thickening

As tensions, costs and casualties continue to rise in Afghanistan, the United States is left wondering exactly how much leverage and influence the Obama administration continues to exert on Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Sports Briefs

Senior Laura Vallverdu claimed the consolation prize at the ITA National Indoor Championships.

Sports Briefs

On day three of the University of South Florida Fall Invitiational, Senior David Simon defeated the USF’s No. 3 Peter Frank 6-2, 2-6, 10-5 to compete for a six-way tie for third place along with junior Christian Blöcker.

Canes split ACC weekend matches

Even after two outstanding performances by sophomore Lane Carico, the Hurricanes split games against Virginia Tech and Virginia last week to finish the week 14-9, 7-6 ACC.

Ramon Galiana

News Editor