Student influencer starts antisemitic argument with Students Supporting Israel club

Keira Faddis
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Student influencer starts antisemitic argument with Students Supporting Israel club

This article was originally published on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 4:42 p.m. and updated on Jan. 27 at 10:26 p.m.

Kaylee Mahony, a sophomore influencer with more than 125K followers, known as Kaylee Marie or @Kayshmoneyy on TikTok, started a verbal altercation with the Students Supporting Israel club at the Spring Involvement Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 27. 

In a video recorded by a student who wishes to remain anonymous, Mahony can be heard saying “Christianity, which says love everyone, meanwhile your Bible says eating with someone who is a non-Jew is like eating with an animal. That’s what the Talmud says.”

She then can be heard projecting her voice and addressing multiple passing students saying, “That’s what these people follow. That’s what these people follow. They think that if you are not a Jew you are an animal. That’s the Talmud. That’s the Talmud.”

Later in the video, Mahony can be heard responding to one of the SSI members, saying “Because you’re disgusting. It’s disgusting.”

Mahony is known on TikTok for her political posts, which often take anti-Israel, anti-immigration and anti-Democrat positions. On her LinkedIn, she lists herself as the head of public relations for the UM College Republicans and the head of social media for Turning Point Miami. Until this evening, Mahony’s Instagram and Tiktok bios included “Proud Goy” — a term used by Jewish people to refer to non-Jews. It has since been deleted from her Instagram bio. 

Screenshot of Kaylee Mahony’s Instagram profile before the bio was changed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. // Screenshot via a student who wishes to remain anonymous.

Lazaro Chavez, the president of UM College Republicans, said that the club’s executive board came to the collective decision to terminate her membership in the club. 

“What happened today is disgusting,” Chavez said. “This is not an organization that accepts hate. This is not an organization that wants to see antisemitism run wild or any form of discriminatory behavior rampant. It’s completely against not only my own personal views, but it’s also completely against the club’s views.” 

Freshman Ella Leon was tabling for SSI during the fair when the altercation happened. 

“The main things she was saying was that rabbis eat babies, that we shouldn’t be allowed on campus and that we are dirty,” Leon said. “And that’s not right.”

Leon also noted that the members of SSI were proudly wearing necklaces displaying their culture and that Mahony’s debate was not centered around Israel, but Judaism in general.

Video of Kaylee Mahony starting a verbal altercation with SSI at the Spring Involvement Fair on Jan. 27, 2026. // Video courtesy of a student who wishes to remain anonymous.

Mahony denies ever saying this. In an email to The Hurricane, she wrote, “Anyone saying that [I said those things] is completely fabricating it for their own narrative. However, it’s important to know what I’m referencing.” 

Mahony claims that the students at the SSI table said they follow the Talmud, and that “referencing the disgusting verses of the Talmud is not being antisemitic. Asking someone about the book that they use as their moral compass isn’t antisemitic.”

Professor Ira Sheskin, director of the Jewish demography project of the Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic Studies, emphasized that the Talmud is a very old text. 

“Remember the Talmud started being written in 200 AD and was done in about 750 AD, it was a different world then. You don’t interpret today on the basis of what one rabbi said 1,300 years ago, to start with,” Sheskin said. 

Student leaders with SSI said that they welcome all kinds of civil debate and interaction with students from different viewpoints, but that the debate with Mahony quickly grew heated.  

A member of the Committee on Student Organizations — the organization hosting the fair — approached the table after a few minutes of the argument and encouraged Mahony to calm down and leave. 

Josh Brandfon, the senior director of student activities, student organizations and student center complex programs at UM, also approached the table. 

“The school is amazing. Josh Brandfon came and checked to see if everything was okay, because obviously it wasn’t really just any run-of-the-mill debate. It was just kind of bigoted,” said senior Tamir Shazo, another SSI member who was at the table. 

The third SSI member running the table, who said his name was Yonah, encouraged any students looking to debate to attend an SSI’s event scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29, called “The World’s Biggest Zionist. Ask Me Anything.” 

“At SSI, we’re not afraid of genuine conversation. We welcome discussion from all opposing viewpoints. Even, I would go as far as to say, those that are of antisemitic nature, like the one that just occurred,” Yonah said. “That’s what a university is for. To be able to exchange and debate ideas. So if anyone reading wants to come and try for themselves, we welcome it.”

This altercation happened to take place on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which marks the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps that killed millions of Jews during the Holocaust. 

Harry Styles is back and better than ever with new single ‘Aperture’

Keira Faddis
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Harry Styles is back and better than ever with new single ‘Aperture’

Harry Styles returned from a nearly four year break from releasing music with a new single titled “Aperture,” released Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. 

Styles began teasing the new single on Dec. 27, 2025, with a short film going live on his official YouTube channel. The film, titled “Forever, Forever,” commemorated his final “Love on Tour” stop in Italy on July 22, 2023. 

The single is the first from his upcoming album, “Kiss all the time. Disco, occasionally.” which is set to release on March 6. 

A few lucky fans got the chance to listen to the single a day early, and after hearing their reviews, I was initially worried I wouldn’t like it. I heard it described as “techno,” “funky” and “like nothing he had ever done before.” 

The first 45 seconds of the more than five minute song is purely synth beats. I was definitely feeling the “techno” vibe that so many fans were describing. As Styles’ voice came on to the track, I noticed it sounded more mature than I had ever heard before. 

“Aperture” definitely fits the house music vibe, which makes the “Disco, occasionally” part of the album title make sense since house music is considered a direct descendant of disco music. 

The repeated lines of the chorus, “We belong together, it finally appears, it’s only love,” makes the listener want to get up on their feet and dance. I wouldn’t be surprised if this song makes its way around the Miami club scene. 

As I’ve kept listening to the song while writing this review, I’ve fallen more and more in love with the new sound. 

Rating: 8.5/10

Miami influencer Alix Earle to star in Netflix reality TV show

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Miami influencer Alix Earle to star in Netflix reality TV show

Influencer and UM alum Alix Earle is officially taking her next step from social media stardom to mainstream television. She will make  a new unscripted reality series in partnership with Netflix that’s set to premiere in 2026.

Earle, one of Gen Z’s most recognizable online personalities, rose to prominence through her candid “Get Ready With Me” videos in her Miami dorm room, as well as her unfiltered approach to life online. 

What began as casual TikTok uploads during her time at the University of Miami quickly evolved into a global brand, with Earle now boasting more than 13 million combined followers across TikTok and Instagram.

This new venture is her most ambitious project yet. 

The upcoming show will give viewers a deeper look into Earle’s personal life, family, friends and the transitional period she is navigating as her influence continues to expand. 

According to Netflix, the series aims to capture the real-time messiness of a young woman as she balances personal growth, public scrutiny and a rapidly growing business empire.

While Earle has built her platform on authenticity, the series promises to go beyond the curated moments typically shared on social media. The show will follow her day-to-day life as she travels, manages brand partnerships and navigates the dynamics of her modern family, including her sister and fellow content creator Ashtin Earle. 

Rather than focusing solely on glamor and lifestyle, the series is positioned as an unfiltered look at the moments rarely seen online.

Earle’s transition into television comes at a pivotal moment in her career. In recent years, she has expanded beyond influencer culture into fashion, beauty and entertainment, while also appearing as a finalist on the most recent season of “Dancing with the Stars.” 

The Netflix project signals a larger shift from internet fame to long-term media presence, placing Earle with a growing group of creators who leverage their social platforms as launchpads for traditional entertainment careers.

The series is produced by Fulwell Entertainment, which is known for its work in both unscripted television and large-scale productions like “The Late Late Show with James Corden” and “The Kardashians.” 

As streaming platforms continue to invest in influencer-led programming, Earle’s series raises a larger question about the evolving definition of what it means to be a celebrity as well as storytelling in the digital age. 

For Earle, however, her upcoming show appears to be less about reinvention and more about expansion — offering fans a fuller picture into the life they’ve followed in fragments for years.

How the city of Miami rallied together for the CFP National Championship

Jadyn Cohee
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How the city of Miami rallied together for the CFP National Championship

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The energy at Lakeside Patio on the University of Miami campus felt unmistakable as Hurricanes fans gathered in anticipation of the national championship game. Music echoed across campus, food vendors lined the walkways and a sea of green and orange filled the space as students, alumni and lifelong supporters came together to celebrate a moment years in the making.

As Miami prepared to compete on college football’s biggest stage, the lead-up to the championship extended far beyond the field. A full slate of College Football Playoff events across South Florida transformed the weekend into a citywide celebration, drawing fans from near and far and creating both cultural and economic impact throughout the community.

One of the largest fan gatherings took place at Playoff Fan Central, held Jan.16 to Jan.18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The free, interactive event offered fans of all ages an opportunity to engage with the sport beyond game day. Attendees viewed College Football Playoff bowl trophies and championship rings up close, participated in interactive football activities and explored sponsor exhibits throughout the venue.

‘Canes fans hold up a “U” poster at the National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 19. // Photo Credit: Katie Karlson.

Families were a focal point of the experience. Youth flag football games allowed children to play on the field while parents and fans watched from the sidelines, while designated photo areas provided opportunities for families to capture memories from championship weekend.

Ryan Allen Hall, the College Football Playoff’s director of public events and sponsorship, said creating memorable experiences was essential in a city known for constant entertainment.

“This city has something going on 24/7,” Hall said. “We have to do something that cuts through that noise and gives fans an experience they’ll remember.”

For those with a long-standing connection to the program, the championship run carried deep emotional significance. Many fans pointed to the Hurricanes’ long history and years of rebuilding as reasons the moment feels especially meaningful.

JD “Da Boss,” a long-time Hurricanes superfan, said the team’s success has reignited a sense of identity within the community. 

“We’ve coached here, we’ve played here, we’ve won championships here”, he said. “To come back here and rebuild what we had to the next level, and now we’re at the highest level. Man, it couldn’t be any better.”

Music and entertainment also played a major role in the buildup. On Jan. 17, thousands gathered at Lummus Park on Miami Beach for the free AT&T Playoff Playlist Live concert. The lineup featured John Summit, Calvin Harris and Peso Pluma, drawing fans from across South Florida.

A packed crowd fills Lummus Park during AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! on Saturday, Jan. 17, in Miami Beach. // Contributed photo

The night carried special meaning for Hurricanes fans when University of Miami alumna and DJ Xandra took the stage. She was joined by the Hurricanettes dance team, blending school pride with the national spotlight and energizing the crowd.

Current students said the excitement extended across campus. Sophia Crandall, a member of the Hurricanettes dance team and Florida native, said Hurricanes football has always been part of Miami’s identity. 

“If you grew up anywhere near Miami, you live and breathe the Canes,” Crandall said. “This means something to students, alumni and everyone connected to the university.”

Beyond school pride, some residents saw the championship as a unifying force in a rapidly changing city. Gary James Fitzsimmons, a Miami resident and union construction worker, said the run has brought people together across generations. 

“This football run is making everyone come together as one,” Fitzsimmons said.

Despite Miami’s 27-21 loss in the championship game on Jan.19, many believe the lasting impact will be felt throughout the Miami community for a long time — an impact brought on by the unity behind the orange and green.

Photo By Joshua Prezant / University of Miami // Fans at Hard Rock Stadium raise “It’s all about the U” towels during the national championship game between Miami and Indiana on Jan. 19, 2026.

Miami Hurricanes’ 2026 schedule announced, four games set outside Saturday

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Miami Hurricanes’ 2026 schedule announced, four games set outside Saturday

Miami Hurricanes football has its 2026-27 schedule, and it is looking to set the Canes up for another potential run deep into the postseason. 

Miami opens its season with a light schedule, and given the many changes on both sides of the ball this offseason, it gives Miami time to find a groove. 

Miami’s opening week matchup is on the road at Stanford on Sept. 4. While the 4-8 Cardinal is a light opener on paper, this game being on the road as well as being on a Friday is a less-than-ideal combination. 

That Friday factor is a common trend that the Hurricanes will see across the entire year with four games not being played on a Saturday. Two of these are at home including the home opener against Florida A&M on Thursday Sept. 10 and their Nov. 20 matchup with the Virginia Tech Hokies. 

Miami leads the ACC with four such games along with Florida State and SMU. The bright spot for Miami is that this string of games comes within the first month, with that late-season game against the Hokies being a part of a three-game homestand to end the year.

That is a change that is much welcomed for Miami fans who have had to watch UM on the road to end each of the last three seasons. Now, Miami will have three home games to end the season, and senior night will coincide with the final regular season game for the first time since the 2022-23 season.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer/Freshman Runnning back Girard Pringle Jr. makes an NC State defender miss on November 15, 2025.

As for the difficulty of the schedule, Miami is set up for another strong year with their opening schedule, giving the team time to mesh with their vast changes, especially on the offensive line. 

Miami’s first four weeks in 2026 are Stanford, Florida A&M, Wake Forest, and Central Michigan, opponents who finished with a combined 16-16 in conference play in the ACC, SWAC, and MAC in 2025. 

This allows the Canes to gain some momentum going into their road matchup in Death Valley against the Clemson Tigers. Following Clemson is a bye week that gives Miami a chance to relax before heading into a rivalry matchup Oct. 17 against Florida State.

Miami’s toughest matchup of the season is Nov. 7, on the road against Notre Dame. Now in South Bend, the Hurricanes have a chance to prove once again why they were chosen over the Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff. 

In a season with no currently ranked opponents other than Notre Dame, this could be a must-win for Miami. Placed right around the time the CFP committee starts releasing its rankings, Miami’s performance could shake up its placement in those standings.  

Miami quarterback Carson Beck steps up to throw versus Notre Dame Aug. 30. Photo Credit: Brian Mulvey

With that, it will be more important than ever for Miami to avoid the yearly slip-ups that have ruined Miami’s chances of winning the ACC and putting their playoff hopes on life support.

The Canes have never gone undefeated in the ACC and have one season of losing one conference game, in 2017. In the last two seasons, where the Canes were vying for playoff status, Miami lost two ACC games. 

Now there’s some potential for things to change. For instance, Clemson could make a jump back under Dabo Swinney, Duke won ACC despite going 8-5, former Penn State coach James Franklin is doing some promising things attempting to rebuild Virginia Tech and Florida State is a rivalry game that the Canes can’t take lightly. 

While those could change and present some challenges, Miami will be the favorites to take home the ACC conference title for the first time in program history. 

Can they avoid the slip-ups, and will this schedule continue to look as easy as it does currently? 

There are seven months to see how Miami and the rest of this schedule shapes up before kickoff Friday, Sept. 4 in Stanford, Calif.

Photo Credit: David Lebowitz, Photo Editor // Members of the Miami Hurricanes celebrate in front of the Fiesta Bowl Trophy on Jan. 8, 2026

Experience at Miami after joining a sorority

Camila Goveo and Nyema Davilmar
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In the podcast, Camila and Nyema discuss their rush experiences, how their social lives changed, their recommendations for people looking to rush, and their overall thoughts on Greek life.

The Rawlings Experience

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It’s almost baseball season in Miami. Student sports reporter Bella Wells took a trip to the Rawlings Experience in St. Louis, Missouri, to see Rawlings HQ. From a 10,000 Swarovski glove to historic Rawlings memorabilia, Bella takes you for a behind-the-scenes look.

Listen on Spotify

Tree collapses in front of Mahoney Residential College

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Tree collapses in front of Mahoney Residential College

A tree collapsed in front of Mahoney Residential College on Monday, Jan. 26. 

The incident was first reported to The Hurricane at 7:45 a.m. No injuries have been reported.

As of noon on Monday, the tree has not been cleared from the walkway. By 1 p.m., the tree had been removed.

The University has plans to demolish Mahoney-Pearson Residential College summer 2026 as part of the University’s Ever Brighter Campaign for Our Next Century. The building currently houses first-year residential students.

“The small fallen tree was identified this morning by our landscape team and was removed immediately as there was no way to salvage the tree. There were no safety concerns involved in this landscaping matter,” The University of Miami said in a statement.

Miami Men’s Tennis falls to Princeton and No.8 San Diego at ITA Kickoff Weekend

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Miami Men’s Tennis falls to Princeton and No.8 San Diego at ITA Kickoff Weekend

The University of Miami men’s tennis team lost 4-0 to the Princeton Tigers on Friday, and 4-1 to the No. 8 San Diego Toreros on Saturday in the ITA Kickoff Weekend at the Hogan Tennis Center.

Friday’s loss marked the Hurricanes’ first loss of the young season and it came in a humbling fashion.

The ’Canes were unable to secure the doubles point, as Antonio Prat and Nacho Serra Sanchez fell 3-6 to No. 13 Princeton pair Paul Inchauspe and Landon Ardila, while Jules Garot and Rafael Segado dropped their match 2-6 to Sebastian Sec and Aleksandar Mitric. 

Miami’s remaining doubles team, Jakub Kroslak and Mehdi Sadaoui, were tied at 3-3 when the point was decided.

Singles play did not go any better for UM.

The Tigers clinched the match with three straight singles wins. Kroslak fell to Ardila, 4-6, 2-6, Segado lost 3-6, 4-6 to Milan Markovits and Sadaoui was defeated by No. 99 Sec, 1-6, 3-6.

At the time play was halted, the top match had No. 30 Prat leading No. 11 Inchauspe, 7-5, 2-5, Serra Sanchez was in a close 4-6, 4-4 battle with No. 98 Nidunjianzan and Garot held a 6-3, 4-4 advantage on over Evan Wen.

The Hurricanes looked to bounce back the following day in the consolation round against  San Diego, but once again fell short.

The University of Miami men’s tennis team lost 4-1 to the No. 8 Toreros on Saturday in the consolation round of ITA Kickoff Weekend at the Hogan Tennis Center.

Though the match did not go in Miami’s favor, they did manage to rally to win the doubles point. 

It did not start well as Prat and Serra Sanchez fell, losing 3-6 to No. 73 Lambert Ruland and Adrien Berrut, putting pressure on the ’Canes two other teams. But that pressure did not seem to affect them as Sadaoui and Kroslak took their court, winning 6-4 over Stian Klaassen and Manvydas Balciunas. Segado and Garot then came back for the 7-6 (4) hard-fought win against Vincent Marysko and Luc Wieland to secure the doubles point.

Despite the lead due to the doubles point, USD would dominate the singles matches. Serra Sanchez was the first to fall, losing 6-3, 7-6 (2) to Marysko. San Diego then took the lead with a 6-3, 7-5 top-court win over No. 30 Prat.

Segado then fell 4-6, 3-6 to Lambert Ruland, while Balciunas gave the Hurricanes the finishing blow with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 victory over Kroslak.

When play was stopped, Sadaoui was down 6-4, 1-6, 1-3 to Klaassen, while Garot trailed Adrien Berrut, 6-7 (5), 3-4.

With the defeat, the Hurricanes finished the weekend and headed back to South Florida with back-to-back losses. 

The Hurricanes (3-2) will be back at home for a doubleheader against Stetson (3-1) and Kennesaw State (0-0) on Saturday, Jan. 31. at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.

The University of Miami men’s tennis team prepares for their doubles match. // Photo Credit: Bella Ochoa

Kimpson’s 23 points leads Miami to 75-66 comeback victory over SMU

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Kimpson’s 23 points leads Miami to 75-66 comeback victory over SMU

The Miami women’s basketball team took a 75-66 road win over SMU on Sunday in Dallas, now putting the Canes at 12-8 overall and 4-5 in ACC play. 

The Mustangs have a current record of 8-13 overall with a 1-8 record in the conference, but this didn’t stop them from playing hard out of the gates against Miami.

SMU opened the game with a 17-2 scoring run by taking advantage of three turnovers by guard Gal Raviv. This immediately put pressure on the Canes on both sides of the floor.

Despite early mistakes, Raviv scored 18 points this game, along with guard Ahnay Adams, which is a career high for her. These points did not come early for UM.

After a three minute scoring freeze, the Canes were able to close the gap with seven straight points, bringing the score to 17-9 by the media timeout. They kept pushing hard and were able to get the score within two points with 2:11 remaining in the first quarter.

Even with their efforts, SMU wrapped up the period with a score of 24-17.

The Mustangs’ control of the game didn’t end there. They were able to not only score the first four points of the second quarter, but also forced four turnovers by the Canes and keep them at 35.3% shooting from the field. 

Lorelei DiSanto @loreleis_lens, Contributing Photographer// Sophomore Ahnay Adams guards against Hofstra University in the Watsco Center on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

The first half ended with SMU still in the lead at 47-34, and outshooting Miami again 23-17. 

Miami’s first score in the third quarter began with Adams at the free-throw line, adding two to her 18-point game. Shortly after, SMU responded with a layup, to which point guard Amarachi Kimpson responded with a four-point play to give Miami some momentum. 

The Canes then went on a 10-2 scoring run, outscoring the Mustangs for the first time all game 19-10. Miami kept up a good fight getting the score within four points, as SMU closed out the period 57-53. 

Even though the Canes trailed for 29 minutes and fell behind by as many as 19 points, they were able to take the first lead of the game in the fourth quarter going 63-61, led by Raviv and Kimpson.

Raviv put up 12 points in the first 15 minutes of the second half, and Kimpson put up 11, adding to her game-high 23 points in her home state of Texas.

On the other side, SMU was scoreless for over 2 minutes before hitting a three to tie the game 64-64 at 1:58.

The Canes did not give up there, and Kimpson continued with her comeback, scoring five of the next eight points to put Miami ahead, before ending the game 75-66. 

Hopefully on a winner’s high, the Canes will take on the No. 21 Blue Devils at Watsco on Thursday night at 8 p.m. This will be the first home game since defeating FSU on Jan. 11. Full game coverage can be found on ACCN. 

The Canes will be honoring Katie Meier, the program’s winningest coach against her alma mater.

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