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Shark lover aims for change

Making bracelets, selling hot chocolate and setting up lemonade stands are the usual ways an 8-year-old can make a few dollars. But unlike most 8-year-olds, Sophi Bromenshenkel has been using ...

Saturday nights in Miami

From the Wynwood Art Walk, held at the heart of the Design District, to the Coconut Grove Drum Circle, Miami’s Saturday nights traditionally offer an assortment of activities. Wynwood Art Walk,...

Create your own success story

It’s one of the worst feelings a college student experiences. The phone feels so heavy in your hand, you slowly dial the numbers, listening to the dreadful dial tone …  “Mom? Yeah, I’m … I’m … I’m bro...

Cooking with Canes

  For University of Miami alumni Alfonso Dager (2007) and Gary Kapit (2009), tailgating plays just as critical of a role in game day as good defense. The two have created a YouTube channel...

Student Government officer represents commuters

Commuters, meet Ashley Taggart, your voice in Student Government. Taggart, a senior majoring in microbiology and immunology, has been involved with freshman orientation and commuter programs si...

Speak Up 9/2

"What are you most looking forward to this year?" Sophomore Rachel Hyman: "Football!" Senior Ian Hest: "Ultra!" Sophomore Simone Glickstein: "Greek Week." Sophomore Jason Soriano: "Getting...

Student spends time at UM while her hometown recovers from tragic quake

The University of Miami’s undergraduate population boasts 10,000 culturally diverse students; not many, however, can say their UM application process was spurred by an earthquake. Valeria Ranalli can.

Up ’til Dawn helps trash childhood cancer

Up ‘Till Dawn’s major fundraising event is the annual Letter-Writing Party, taking place on October 27 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on the UC Patio. Student “teams” come and sign pre-written letters to attract potential donors and compete for prizes for individuals and teams who raise the most money. This year the event is receiving a highly-anticipated makeover, complete with the child-appropriate Sesame Street theme “Trash Childhood Cancer.” Raffles, spin-wheels, free food and t-shirts, student performances, and prizes like a Nintendo Wii all make for a busy day of charitable entertainment.

Study Abroad Fair encourages students to travel

Faculty and student travelers give advice and encouragement to students interested in studying abroad during the Fall Study Abroad Fair on September 15th.

Tasha Giuda