Shalala Student Center evacuated due to false fire alarm

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Shalala Student Center evacuated due to false fire alarm

The Shalala Student Center was evacuated after a fire alarm sounded on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at approximately 1:55 p.m.

University of Miami Police Department officials at the scene quickly determined that students could safely return.

According to the University of Miami, the smoke detector’s activation originated in the Rathskeller area. To comply with safety regulations, the building was briefly evacuated.

“There was no fire or emergency condition, and the situation was quickly resolved and [the] building cleared for re-occupancy,” said the University of Miami in a statement to The Miami Hurricane. 

The Donna E. Shalala Student Center — renamed in 2015 to honor UM’s first female president — celebrated its grand opening in 2013. Home to 24-7 study spaces, several club offices and large meeting rooms, Shalala is typically occupied by hundreds of students at any given time. 

What to expect at this year’s Shorts Miami International Film Festival

Hanna Himelstein
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What to expect at this year’s Shorts Miami International Film Festival

Need some  weekend plans? The 2026 Shorts Miami International Film Festival (SMIFF) is on campus this weekend, Feb. 6 – 8, at the University of Miami’s Bill Cosford Cinema. 

SMIFF is free for all UM students and promises to be a fun-filled weekend of great cinema. Celebrating its fourth year of running, the festival has something for everyone. Each night showcases films from different genres followed by award ceremonies and after parties. 

Over the weekend, attendees will get to view short films from all over the world. Viewers will get to watch films from France, Peru, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Canada and Germany. 

For those interested in narrative short films, Friday is a night not to miss. Starting at 6 p.m., 11 short films will be shown followed by two award announcements at 8 p.m. and then an opening reception at Cosford Patio until 10:30 p.m. 

Saturday will feature nine documentary short films from the United States, United Kingdom, Austria, Greenland and Turkey. Awards announcements and an after party at Cosford Patio will follow. 

Capping off the weekend, Sunday is all about showcasing local students in the Miami area, featuring six screenings of UM student produced and directed short films. Following the screenings, awards will be handed out and a closing reception will take place at the rooftop of Thesis Hotel. 

Prior to the screenings, there will be a cinema and technologies panel discussion where attendees can hear from experts in immersive media, AI and virtual production. The panelists include founder and executive Director of FilmGate Miami Diliana Alexander, multidisciplinary artist Alec Jerome Kreisberg and UM filmmaker Perry Feder. 

The most engaging films will be awarded with cash prizes. This year, five awards will be handed out: Best of the Festival award with a prize of $1000, Best Narrative, Best Documentary, Best Narrative Made in Miami and Best Documentary Made in Miami will each receive a prize of $500. 

A jury of ten film professionals will award the cash prizes. Notable names such as actress  Sope Aluko from “Black Panther” and actor, director and screenwriter Nestor Carbonell are among the jurors. 

Co-anchor of  “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday Gio Benitez, executive producer of special projects at ABC News Studios Muriel Pearson, film producer Michael Zakin and producer Cher Hawrysh are also jurors. 

David Frankel, known for his work as a director for “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Marley & Me,” “The Big Year” and more, will also serve as a juror. 

And of course, UM’s very own Frances L. Wolfson Chair in Communication, Antonio Mora, rounds out the esteemed group. 
For more information about the event, visit shortsmiami.com. The link to register can be found on the website as well.

The sensational outfits from the 2026 Grammys

Grace Andruzzi
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The sensational outfits from the 2026 Grammys

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered some of the most talked about fashion moments this year. From daring red-carpet statements to performance outfits that blurred the lines between music and fashion art, this year’s ceremony was a runway as much as a celebration of music. 

Tyler, the Creator

Hip-hop innovator Tyler, the Creator brought a cinematic energy to his Grammy performance that matched his reputation for boundary-pushing art. 

Taking the stage with a cinematic two-part set that transitioned from a bright green soldier-inspired uniform to an all-red ensemble, Tyler’s performance of “Thought I Was Dead” and “Sugar on My Tongue” was theatrical and unforgettable. 

Amid staged explosions, dancers, and a larger-than-life set, his fashion choices – complete with a bold hairstyle and wardrobe change – perfectly mirrored his genre-defying sound and larger-than-life personality. 

In a night full of glamor, Tyler’s performance reminded everyone that style isn’t just what you wear, it’s what you do with it.

Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter’s red-carpet fashion embodied classic Hollywood with a modern twist. She shimmered in a crystal-covered Valentino gown that captured the lights and the cameras alike, blending timeless elegance with contemporary sparkle. 

For her performance of “Man Child,” Sabrina Carpenter ditched classic glam in favor of a cheeky, conversation-starting costume: a retro-inspired flight attendant outfit that oozed confidence. 

The tailored mini dress, complete with structured details and polished accessories, leaned into a playful, almost satirical take on femininity and power, perfectly mirroring the song’s sharp, cheeky lyrics. 

Fans online couldn’t stop talking about how the look transformed a pop performance into a fully realized character moment, proving Carpenter knows exactly how to use fashion to elevate her storytelling on stage.

Chappell Roan

Few outfits sparked conversation like Chappell Roan’s daring Mugler gown. Designed as a modern reinterpretation of a late-1990s Thierry Mugler couture piece, the sheer maroon dress was held together (quite literally) by sculptural hardware and adorned with dramatic faux tattoos that covered much of her body. 

It was unapologetically bold, and exactly the kind of experimental fashion moment the Grammys live for. While some viewers were stunned, many praised Roan for pushing fashion to its artistic edge. 

Justin Bieber

In one of the most talked-about performance looks of the night, Justin Bieber took the Grammy stage in an intimate, raw aesthetic: shirtless, wearing only silk boxers and socks, playing his guitar under a single spotlight. 

This minimalist contrast to the couture-heavy red carpet, where he’d arrived in a structured Balenciaga suit with a striking necklace, became a symbolic moment of vulnerability and artistic honesty. 

Fans were buzzing online about his audacious choice to let the music (and him) stand front and center, whereas in recent years he’s been one to keep most things private. 

Lady Gaga

No Grammy fashion roundup would be complete without Lady Gaga, and this year she didn’t disappoint. On the red carpet, she arrived in a dramatic black feathered gown from Matières Fécales that seemed to merge high couture with wing-like silhouettes, glamorous yet theatrical. 

But it was her “Abracadabra” performance that truly sent the internet spiraling. Gaga took the stage wearing a striking, almost otherworldly headpiece that framed her face like a piece of living sculpture, instantly becoming one of the night’s most dissected fashion moments. 

The headpiece elevated the performance into something ritualistic and surreal, reminding audiences that when it comes to merging fashion, theatrics and pop culture, Gaga is still operating in a league of her own.

Heidi Klum

Model and fashion risk-taker Heidi Klum pulled off one of the most talked-about red-carpet statements of the night in a custom latex gown designed to resemble a sculpted nude form. 

Klum’s intentional shock aesthetic, edgy yet meticulously crafted, ensured her spot in the conversation alongside more traditional glamour looks. It was bold, divisive and undeniably memorable.

Addison Rae

Rounding out the list of standout moments was Addison Rae, who opted for a crisp white Alaïa gown featuring a dramatic plunging neckline and tiered skirt that gave the classic silhouette a contemporary spin. 

The look was elegant, bold, and perfectly aligned with the buzz around her breakout year, a reminder that understated silhouettes can still make a strong statement on a night full of extremes.

From Tyler, the Creator’s theatrical performance fits to Chappell Roan’s couture spectacle, the 2026 Grammys proved once again that music and fashion are inseparable on the biggest night in music. Whether it was Gaga’s dark glamour, Bieber’s raw performance moment or Klum’s shock couture, every outfit told a story and got people talking. 

Two students attack Beta pledge in Ungar Building

Vivian Amoia, Katie Karlson and Mel Tenkoff
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Two students attack Beta pledge in Ungar Building

A member of the Beta Theta Pi pledge class was attacked by two male UM students on the evening of Monday, Feb. 2, on the fourth floor of the Ungar Building.

A student who witnessed the altercation and wishes to remain anonymous said that he was leaving his math class in the building around 6:20 p.m. with his classmate, the Beta pledge.  

“We were walking into the elevator, and then, [the Beta pledge] was holding his basketball and two kids — from what I saw — like wrapped their arms around his stomach kind of and took the basketball,” the witness said. “It was kind of freaky because a full-on fight broke out.”

The witness said that he and a few women were watching the altercation — which was happening outside the elevator — from inside the elevator while waiting for the doors to close. He is unsure if the two males had class in Ungar or were only there waiting for the Beta pledge.

“I heard a rumor that [the two males] were in that [Kappa Sigma Fraternity] but I didn’t know whether or not they were in that frat or in my class,” he said. “I heard that [the two males] [took his basketball] to get out of something for, like, a lineup, or like a hazing thing later that night. Like, they were told to take his ball.”

An anonymous post on YikYak read, “No like apparently the [Beta] kid has to dribble the ball everywhere and if he loses it their whole pc [pledge class] gets a lineup.” 

A lineup is an event where pledges — members associated with a fraternity but not yet initiated — are hazed. According to an article on Substack, lineups can include the brothers yelling at the pledges, embarrassing or shaming them in a “verbally abusive” manner. They sometimes include physical violence.  

A photo of someone’s bloody knuckles was sent to the Alpha Epsilon Pi Spring 2026 pledge class group chat late that evening. It is unclear if the hand belongs to the Beta pledge or the attackers. 

“It definitely looked like a tough two-on-one for sure,” the witness said. “It was scary. You know one of those things where you’re like, ‘Oh my god. I’m shook. What just happened? Let’s get the f—ck out of here.’”

Word of the altercation quickly spread across YikYak.

One post from an anonymous user read, “Someone in Beta PLEASE wear meta glasses to that lineup so we can find the body when they’re done.”

A photo was also posted of a basketball bouncing with the caption, “someone’s getting lined up tn #bbpledge.”

According to UMPD, no incidents have been reported over the last two days. In a statement to The Hurricane, the University said that it has “not received any reports on this incident.”

The Hurricane contacted UMPD Lieutenant Octavia Fisher, the president of Beta and the president of KSig and has not yet received a response.

Jammin’ with Jules: The 2026 Grammy Awards

Julia Adams
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Jules reviews the 2026 Grammy Awards, sharing her opinions on hosting, awards, and performances.

Miami WBB drops ACC Clash as Syracuse wins 65–60

Olivia Attalla
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Miami WBB drops ACC Clash as Syracuse wins 65–60

Coming off a hard-fought loss against No.20 Duke earlier in the week, the Miami Hurricanes Women’s basketball team set its sights on the Syracuse Orange Sunday afternoon at the Watsco Center.

But thanks to a great defensive effort from the Orange, UM fell 65–60 to its conference foe.

In the loss, Miami’s Ra Shaya Kyle led the way for the Canes with 13 points and eight rebounds while Gal Raviv also posted 13 points and led the team with seven assists.

Right from the tip, Syracuse took the lead and never looked back, jumping out to an early 9-0 lead in the initial three minutes.

Kyle brought the Canes back up on their own 9-0 run, but that marked the last time Miami wasn’t in a deficit for the remainder of the game.

The Orange, led by Dominique Darius and Sophie Burrows, scored another five points to close the first quarter with a 16–11 lead.

In the second quarter, Raviv and Kimpson both scored to close the gap, but once again Syracuse answered back with a run of its own. 

Sophomore Shy Hawkins and Darius answered back with seven points, as the Orange trotted out to a 29-23 lead heading into the half.

Following the break, Syracuse’s offense exploded while Miami’s remained stagnant, jumping out to a 46-35 lead.

The Hurricanes continued their offensive struggles, shooting only 36% from the field, and 53% from the free throw line.

 “Turnovers and free throws is how you beat yourself,” UM head coach Tricia Cullop said postgame. “I think we are better than that.”

A 12-0 run by Syracuse in the final quarter ended Miami’s hopes, allowing the Orange to survive a late push by the Canes and take the win 65-60.

Following the loss, Miami (12-10, 4-7 ACC) will embark on its longest road trip of the season.

UM will go on the road to play Virginia, Florida State, and Boston College before returning home on Feb. 19 against the Stanford Cardinal.

Rule banning reusable water bottles in Mahoney-Pearson dining hall repealed after one day

Daniella Krasney
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Rule banning reusable water bottles in Mahoney-Pearson dining hall repealed after one day

Staff in the Mahoney-Pearson dining hall were turning students away on Tuesday, Jan. 27 for attempting to bring reusable water bottles inside.

Students trying to enter the Mahoney-Pearson dining hall reported that they were required to leave their water bottles by the entrance before gaining entry. However, students did not report the same policy being implemented at the Centennial dining hall. 

Historically, students were able to utilize the fountains in the dining hall to fill any container, whether it’s a plastic cup provided by the dining hall or a student’s reusable bottle. But on Tuesday, students with bottles were being turned away at the door.

Hannah Salles, a freshman living in Mahoney, found the rule unreasonable.

“Why wouldn’t they let us [fill our water bottles]? There is no valid reason behind this — we have been doing it all along. We pay to be in the dining hall and there shouldn’t be an issue with bringing in a water bottle,” Salles said.

Other students expressed concern about the environmental impacts, as many students may have to start relying on single-use plastic bottles. 

One student anonymously posted on YikYak, a social media platform that allows users’ posts to remain anonymous, that they are “going to protest. It is not eco conscious.” 

Another student voiced hygiene concerns on the app.

“[The dining hall] is the only ice machine that isn’t covered in mold. If you use the [Mahoney-Pearson Residential College] ice machines. DON’T,” the anonymous user wrote. “Take a flashlight and look up at them. They are green and f—ing black”.

According to a student who wishes to remain anonymous, one dining hall employee saw a water bottle peeking through a student’s bag. The student was then instructed to leave the bottle at the entrance or risk it being thrown out. 

Later that day, students reported that they were allowed to bring reusable water bottles inside again. It is unclear if this rule was ever made official or what sparked the sudden change. 

Miami falls to Cal 86-85 on last-second missed layup

Olivia Attalla
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Miami falls to Cal 86-85 on last-second missed layup

It might be a cold day outside, but the Miami Hurricanes were ready to bring the heat at the Watsco Center Saturday night, only to fall short 86-85 to the California Golden Bears. The Canes were just coming off a great win against Stanford and wanted to keep the energy high.

In the last 11 seconds of the game, the Bears were leading 86-85 and missed their last two free throws. The Canes took a timeout and had one possession to win the game. But, they came up short by one point as Shelton Henderson’s layup rolled off the rim and Cal’s John Camden grabbed the game-sealing rebound as time expired.

The fans packed the arena—from children to parents and grandparents—it was definitely a packed game. Coach Mario Cristobal was on the court side supporting Canes hoops. The Canes wore special team custom jerseys, Los Huracánes, and free t-shirts were given away to the fans.

The second half started off strong for the Hurricanes with free throws, and the Canes took the lead throughout much of the half. The Golden Bears were able to tie the game at 48-48, but Tre Donaldson missed two free throws back-to-back, followed by Henderson who did the same.

Miami head coach Jai Lucas said after the game how costly the missed free throws were for Miami.

“We missed five free throws throws back-to-back and that drains you, Lucas said. “It drains the team, and drains the momentum.”

The Hurricanes were leading by as much as 75-68 with seven minutes to go. But, the Bears hung around as minutes later Justin Pippen hit free throws, bringing the score to 84-82. Donaldson and Henderson scored back to back until 1:35 was left in the second half.

Max Rogers // Freshman Shelton Henderson drives into the pain against UC Berkeley on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

The first half started off great for the Canes, with Tre Donaldson scoring the first two points, followed by Henderson, who had a huge impact in today’s game, scoring eight points back-to-back in the first few moments.

Yet, that wasn’t enough to stop the Golden Bears’ defense, which was on a mission today. The Golden Bears, led by John Camden, quickly racked up points. The game was tied 12-12 with 15:23 to go. A great turnover by freshman Salih Altuntas, followed by Donaldson, tied the game again at 22-22. The Canes missed five free throws throughout the game and the Golden Bears’ defense continued to fight toward the end of the first half, closing it out 45-44.

Despite the loss, Lucas praised the team’s competitiveness.

“I’m proud of this team,” Lucas said. “I’m proud of their ability to compete and play the whole 40 minutes, and one thing about them, I know they’re gonna compete.”

The Hurricanes will have a week off before heading north to Chestnut Hill, Mass. to face the Boston College Eagles. Tip-off at the Conte Forum is set for 2 p.m.

Miami Men’s Tennis bounces back against Stetson and Kennesaw State in home doubleheader win

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Miami Men’s Tennis bounces back against Stetson and Kennesaw State in home doubleheader win

The University of Miami men’s tennis team won 5-1 against the Stetson Hatters and 4-1 against the Kennesaw State Owls on Saturday in a home doubleheader. 

Saturday was a great bounce back after a rough showing in the Hurricanes’ previous matches at ITA Kickoff Weekend. 

In the morning match with Stetson, the teams agreed to play singles first with rain impending in the forecast. 

Rafael Segado was the first to secure a win for the Hurricanes at court five, as Stetson’s Mihnea Maftei retired due to injury after dropping the first set 4-6. 

Next up was Antonio Prat at court one, winning in dominating fashion 6-1, 6-2 over Alexandre Verlaguet. Prat’s serves were very strong, causing frequent frustration with his opponent after several aces.

No. 6 Jules Garot secured the first win of his career, defeating Stetson’s Marc Saura 6-1, 7-6 (0). 

Nacho Serra Sanchez clinched the match for the Hurricanes at court two, winning 6-3, 6-3 over Christian Kuehne, sealing it with a backhand volley winner after a long rally. The teams opted to play out the final two singles matches.

The Hurricanes’ Jakub Kroslak fell to Marc Saura 4-6, 6-3, 3-6 at court three. No. 4 Medhi Sadaoui won in exciting fashion 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 over Stetson’s James Lorenzetti to cap off the victory for Miami.

The Canes were finally able to start the second match of the doubleheader vs Kennesaw State at 7:30 p.m. after rain throughout the match was delayed from a rainy day in Coral Gables.

Sophomore Leonardo Dal Boni hits a ball during Miami’s match against South Alabama on Tuesday, March 4 at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. Photo Credit: Melissa Borges | Contributing Photographer

Doubles did not go as planned for Miami, with Prat and Serra Sanchez losing 1-6 at court one to Kennesaw State’s Ben Hudson and Dominic Ducariu. Kroslak and Sadaoui also fell at court two, losing 3-6 to Leon Peranovic and Nathan Walters to clinch the doubles point for the Owls.

Despite a disappointing doubles performance, the Hurricanes came to play in singles. Medhi Sadaoui was the first to win, defeating Walters 6-1, 6-1 at court five in quick fashion.

Next up was Prat at court one, winning 6-2, 6-2 over Kennesaw State’s Anthony Weingarten, continuing his dominant serving performance. Garot shortly followed at court six, taking down Xavi Ferrer 6-4, 6-1.

Serra Sanchez clinched the match for Miami at court three, defeating Peranovic 6-2, 6-4.

Saturday’s matches moved the Hurricanes record to 5-2. They will travel to Orlando to take on the No. 9 ranked UCF Knights (7-0).

4×400 record falls as Hurricanes impress at the Razorback Invitational

Shea Mcdonald
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4×400 record falls as Hurricanes impress at the Razorback Invitational

In their second meet of the indoor season, Miami Hurricanes track and field made waves at the Razorback Invitational in Arkansas. Across the weekend, they set new records with many new names entering the top-five in Hurricanes history. 

Miami got a strong start on Friday from its throwers in the field. In the weight throw, newcomer Tania Da Silva stepped onto the circle and entered her name into Hurricanes history. The junior out of Porto Alegre, Brazil, launched a throw of 21.82 m, the second-longest mark in school history.

In fourth, Da Silva was joined by ECU transfer junior Jocelyn Pringle (fifth) and Calea Jackson (eighth), who put up personal best performances in the event.

For the men, Desmond Coleman placed second with a throw of 20.55 m and junior Heath Vernor was right behind with a throw of 19.02 m. 

The highlight of the weekend came on Saturday when the men’s 4×400-meter team of seniors Sean Watkins, George Franks and Robert Joseph, and junior Ace Malone came in second. Their time of 3:05.52 broke the school record set last year.

Watkins and Franks, part of that grouping that set the record in February of last year, are continuing their expertise in the relay, now a part of four of the five squads in the men’s top five. 

Individually in the 400, Malone shined as well. His time of 45.75 placed fourth on the day and, with a new personal best, moved him into second place all-time in the event, right over Davian Clark’s 1998 mark and 0.01 second behind Solomon Strader’s record that he set last year. 

Redshirt sophomore Daphnee Lavassas competes in the Women’s 1500m at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational Meet at Cobb Stadium on April 9, 2022. Photo credit: Jared Lennon

The women didn’t disappoint either; seniors Gabriella Grissom and Sanaa Hebron, sophomore Serena Tate and Arizona transfer Antonia Sanchez Nunez came in sixth, but their time of 3:32.15 was the third fastest time in school history. It’s the first new addition to the school’s indoor top-five in the relay since 2023, when a team Hebron was a part of set the previous third-best time. 

In the 800, joined by Grissom, senior Natalie Varela placed second with a time of 2:01.82, taking her into second all-time in the event with her new personal best. Grissom, who holds the record, was right behind at 2:01.87, coming in third. With the men, Enrique Borrego moved into fourth all-time in the 800m with a time of 8:23.01.

Staying on the track, junior Maddie Scheier continued to make strides in taking the 3000-meter record. With a time of 9:30.00, she set a new personal best by 13 seconds and is now nine seconds short of the record set by Daphnee Lavassas in 2024. 

Rounding it out in the heptathlon, senior Edgar Campre opened with a strong showing, but graduate transfer from Cincinnati, Dominique Hall, opened his Miami career with a strong showing as well. With a total of 5603 points, Hall entered into the top five right above the mark set by Roland DaSilva in 2008. 

Coming off their strong start to the season, Hurricanes track and field will hope to continue the momentum in a couple weeks over in Clemson, S.C., for the Tiger Paw Invitational. The meet is Feb. 13 and 14. 

Freshman Erikka Hill throws in the Women’s Javelin Throw event at the Hurricane Invitational at Cobb Stadium on March 19, 2022. Hill earned second place, throwing for a distance of 47.01 meters, breaking 16-year-old team record. Photo credit: Jared Lennon
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