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An eye-opening trip through Black history at the Black History 101 Mobile M...

A Ku Klux Klan mask captured the eyes of attendees at the Black History Mobile Museum at the University of Miami’s Lakeside Auditorium on Feb. 6. Visitors went from seeing Jim Crow era memorabilia to...

Orange Umbrella’s Super Bowl ad shows Doritos are the chip that counts

Doritos have been a staple Super Bowl snack for decades. The University of Miami’s Orange Umbrella reinvented the iconic brand as not just a chip, but a lifestyle in the student-run ad agency’s ad su...

‘A beacon of hope and love’: Remembering Professor Kathryn Sue ...

University of Miami Professor Kathryn Sue Freeman, known for making the stresses of her English students fade away with just a smile, died in her sleep at home on Jan. 24, 2025. “My mind was rejec...

How Miami made ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ star Danny Ra...

Actor Danny Ramirez dreamt of leaving Miami when he was eighteen. Having touched ground in the 305 for the second time in years on Feb. 16 after leaving to study acting in New York, he's surprised he...

Turning pain into peace: Director Kim Snyder breaks down Oscar-nominated do...

Every time Samantha Fuentes enters a room, she looks for the exits. Then, she identifies all the places where a shooter could barge in. It’s a habit she’s developed since two of her classmates were s...

Inflatable elephant becomes a canvas for free speech on campus

An inflatable white elephant laying on a red and white striped sheet caught the attention of students passing by the Foote Green on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Barefoot and wearing a sunhat, Billie Grace Lyn...

UM’s TikTok takeover attracted the incoming class

Most freshmen look at #umiami on TikTok to see what their dream first day on campus can look like. With most posts showing gorgeous weather, state-of-the-art amenities and a vibrant city at your door...

University of Miami professor wins $50,000 grant from the Miami Film Festiv...

Margaret Cardillo, an award-winning author, filmmaker and University of Miami professor, earned the top $50,000 prize from the Miami Film Festival’s The Louies competition, to create her upcoming doc...

Go around the world with Emmy-winning comedian Vir Das

Vir Das will bring his global comedy style to The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 21 for his “Mindfool” tour. See the laugh out loud comedian that has made audiences roar on “The Daily Show” and “C...

How Conan O’Brien is helping a Miami couple beat ALS

Comedian Conan O’Brien brought Maria Aleandra and Julian Rodriguez through dark times. They never thought he would shine a light on their life in a grueling battle with ALS. In 2020, Rodriguez wen...

Samantha Rodriguez

Samantha Rodriguez is a journalism and television writing student always looking for her next story. Telling riveting, heart-felt stories about change makers and everyday people gives her purpose. She interviews A-list stars as the host of the University of Miami’s talk show, Reel Talk. To her, it’s just another friendly conversation. Outside of reporting at home, she’s probably still reporting but this time, next to her senior maltese, Casper.