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Friday, October 10, 2025
October 10 , 2025

Get ready for the 2024 Miami GEMS film festival

Lights, camera, festival! The Miami GEMS Film Festival is back with appearances from award-winning actors and possible Oscar-nominated films. See Saorise Ronan’s acclaimed performance in “Blitz” o...

Will ‘The Apprentice’ change the outcome of the 2024 election?

“The Apprentice,” a film based on Donald Trump's early life, made headlines before its release for its controversial depiction of Trump. It calls the current Republican presidential candidate’s chara...

’Canes care for ’Canes: How the Ibis spirit stays alive in hurricane season...

Marissa Zerbo Condello, president of the Orlando ’Canes alumni board, distracted her children with legos as Hurricane Milton beat against their house — until something crashed on the roof. “We all...

Frost vocalist Nicole Acosta’s journey to performing for Joe Biden

Nicole Acosta’s love for music led her to some of the nation’s biggest cities, from New York to Los Angeles. Starring in musicals and game shows made her dreams into reality. After performing for ...

Olivia O’Brien and Cheat Codes will perform at the 2024 Homecoming Co...

Oliva O'Brien and Cheat Codes will be performing at the Homecoming Concert presented by Hurricane Productions at 8p.m. in the Watsco Center on Oct. 24. Oliva O'Brien is a pop star who went viral f...

‘Just completely unexpected:’ Néstor Carbonell on winning his first Emmy fo...

Most actors won’t gain twenty pounds and grow out a scruffy beard for a guest role. Néstor Carbonell isn't like most actors. Now, he has an Emmy to prove it. “Never in a million years did I think ...

Comedian Ms. Pat brings the heat to Miami

Patricia “Pat” Williams never wanted to be a comedian. Giving birth to her first child at fourteen changed her priorities. Selling drugs to support her children became her life.  Struggling, ...

What summer shows and music will take gold in awards season?

This summer was defined by international rap beef, traumatized chefs, crazed stalkers and me espresso. But do these shows and music have a shot at dominating awards season? With the MTV Video Musi...

How Arianna Valme won best actress for “Vixen”

Senior Arianna Valme led the student short film “Vixen” to victory in the 2024 Canes Film Festival. The health sciences and chemistry student called on her high school musical theater experience to c...

So you think you can dance? Check out these organizations

UM is home to multiple organizations that teach members international dance styles, from Hispanic salsa to Indian Bollywood. During Homecoming Week, many of these clubs and teams compete on the Lakesi...

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.