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First-ever cannabis courses at UM begin this spring

Ariana Glaser
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First-ever cannabis courses at UM begin this spring

The public health department will offer its first-ever cannabis-focused undergraduate courses starting next spring.

Though housed in the School of Nursing and Health Studies, Cannabis Epidemiology (BPH 370) and The Endocannabinoid System and Human Disease (BPH 371) will be available to the entire undergraduate population. BPH 370 will be a hands-on course exploring how to apply epidemiology through cannabis medicine, and BPH 371 will be a foundational course that seeks to uncover how cannabis helps some patients and hurts others. 

Dr. Denise Vidot, a cannabis epidemiologist, earned her Ph.D. at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. While serving on several national educational committees, she engaged in discussions regarding educating future health professionals on medicinal cannabis. Dr. Vidot designed both courses from scratch in order to fill gaps she noticed during her time as an undergraduate student at UM. 

Right before Dr. Vidot started college, her father was diagnosed with cancer. Once on campus, she sought out professors who might understand how her father could better utilize medical marijuana in his care, but kept running into dead ends.


“I sat here as a student, saw a gap and even though it took however many years later for it to be a course, it’s like a full circle moment for me,” said Dr. Vidot. “Because now, if there’s any students who have parents or caregivers that are consuming cannabis and they don’t really understand it, they don’t have to be lost.”

Not only is Dr. Vidot making UM history with this class, but these courses are also the first of their kind in the United States entirely. Under federal law, cannabis is considered a Schedule 1 drug. The DEA defines Schedule 1 substances as “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” Because of its classification and general controversies, Dr. Vidot explained many universities are “risk-adverse” when it comes to teaching about cannabis. 

“I hope that [these courses] open the door to show that it can be done in a scientific way and an unbiased way,” said Dr. Vidot. “I also hope that the University of Miami can be the example for other institutions, especially those who have been risk adverse when it comes to teaching about cannabis.”

Bria-Necole Diggs, a Miller School of Medicine PhD in Epidemiology candidate, is a lead member of Dr. Vidot’s Global Cannabis and Psychedelic Research Collaboratory. Her passion for the subject began in Dr. Vidot’s introductory epidemiology course, and she urges students across disciplines to engage.

“With shifting policies, rising consumer use, and increasing scientific interest, now is the ideal time to equip students with the knowledge to address cannabis-related health questions,” said Bria-Necole. “We are at a turning point where public health needs leaders who can responsibly analyze, communicate and apply evidence on cannabis and the endocannabinoid system.”

Dr. Vidot agreed that the courses will be extremely useful to students outside of health-focused studies as well. 

“A couple of business students [plan to take the course] because they want to be able to design cannabis lotion products or things like that,” said Dr. Vidot. “[They want to] understand the science before they create their products, which I thought was very smart of them.”

Dr. Vidot is aware of the potential humors relating to such a course — she’s been asked many times if she’ll be bringing “special brownies” to class — but she hopes these courses will help students be a little more open-minded when considering real-world implications of cannabis. 

“Not all cannabis is created equal, so it’s not like I’m trying to tell everybody to leverage cannabis as medicine,” said Dr. Vidot. “We’re just trying to show that there’s both positives and negatives, and we want to show the science behind why.”

After an amendment seeking to decriminalize marijuana failed to pass in Florida last November, legislation initiatives to try again in 2026 are already underway. Cannabis and its controversies are likely to be a large conversation in the coming months, and a classroom where the scientific principles are laid out for all to understand might be exactly what students need to make informed decisions next year.

Calvin Hughes is ready for more news

Samantha Rodriguez
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Calvin Hughes is ready for more news

Calvin Hughes knew after ABC launched its Miami channel on Aug. 4, there would be an uphill battle between his local news station, Channel 10, and the national network. Like David versus Goliath, local versus national news, with truth as the stone. 

Now that Channel 10 and ABC have cut ties after almost 70 years of working together, Hughes has new newscasts and responsibilities. 

The University of Miami professor and award-winning anchor thought he was done sacrificing basketball games and family time for news. But his job keeps asking for more and he doesn’t judge.

“I’m more concerned about [the viewers,]” Hughes said. “They are the ones who are not getting some of the programming they have been used to for the last almost seven decades.”

Hughes worries that the worldwide news corporation could miss out on reporting local issues that affect viewers. 

On Aug. 5, GMA anchor Sam Champion stopped by Tinta y Café, a Coral Gables Cuban cafe, with pomp and circumstance. He laughed about strong Cuban coffee, tasty pastelitos and how great Miami is. 

Hughes couldn’t help but think, “People in Miami already know they live where people vacation, but do they know the facts?”

“You can look at what’s happening in New York, but you have to focus on is your trash getting picked up? Are the potholes in your street getting filled?” Hughes said. “By the time you get hyped up by whatever’s on MSNBC, CNN or FOX, there’s nothing you can do about it.”

He’s ready to remind local viewers they still have the power. It doesn’t hurt that in the process, he’s making history by leading the first 9 a.m. newscast in South Florida. What does hurt is missing his son’s layups.

“I always look forward to seeing his [basketball] games, I taught him how to play,” Hughes said. “I’m gonna miss some opportunities with my children that I used to have.” 

Missing his family triumphs to capture stranger’s tragedies takes its toll. Yet, while reporting in other countries like Haiti, he’d remember his old mantra that is soothing and invigorating: “The way you spell success is ‘S-A-C-R-F-I-C-E.’”

Hughes firmly stands on the local news frontline to report on what larger news stations can skim over. He encourages his peers, interns and UM students to stay married to the facts, which resonate with any viewer. 

“There are three things you cannot hide: the sun, the moon and the truth,” Hughes said. “We’re just obligated to tell the truth and as long as we stick to that, people will find it.”

Truth has to be prioritized to adapt to the changing newsscape to Hughes. He runs around the clock to combat the spread of disinformation.

“I’m off the air at 6:30 p.m., it takes 30 minutes to go home, 45 minutes to have dinner, and then I have to be out the door by 7:50 p.m. to get back to the TV station by 8:20 p.m. and I’m back on the air at 9 p.m.,” Hughes said. 

Louis Aguirre, a fellow Channel 10 anchor, is just as busy. On top of running the award-winning news series “Don’t Trash Our Treasure,” Aguirre took over Muir’s old time slot: the 6 p.m. world news. 

Both run at the same time and cover similar content. So why should viewers watch Aguirre instead of Muir?

“I’ll compare it to burgers,” Hughes said. “It may be a case of the fact that your mom went to McDonald’s, your grandparents went to McDonald’s, and therefore you feel like, ‘you know what I know what I’m getting when I go here.’” 

It’s all about one thing new corporations need to earn from viewers. 

“You could go to CBS, FOX and NBC for pretty much the same information, but it comes down to who you trust,” Hughes said. “There is no doubt about what you’re going to get when you come to us.”

Becoming hyperlocal, covering issues and events that may never reach ABC’s inbox to make viewers feel seen gives Hughes the energy he needs to get through another endless week. So, he’ll happily take the extra news shift and maybe one more for a bigger contract.

“As unsexy as it sounds, covering Miami City Hall, Miami Dade County Hall, covering all those meetings and really having a local presence for political stories, I think we can make a huge difference,” Hughes said. “Because the others are not doing it.”

Be proud of your debt with the UM tuition tee

Samantha Rodriguez
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Be proud of your debt with the UM tuition tee

Tired of having to constantly remind people your UM tuition is about the same price as 33 Super Bowl tickets? Say hello to XYZ MRKT’S UM tuition tee.

The tee is part of its tuition collection that showcases the tuition of six notable universities. The fashion brand’s UM t-shirt reads, “This shirt cost my family $380,000” in an orange and green font.

UM’s tee is the most “expensive,” costing more than the University of Southern California and Harvard University tees. Johnluke Nahorski, the collection’s designer, not only wanted to unite college students using their crippling financial anxiety, but start a bigger conversation. 

“I came up with the idea when I scrolled across a vintage photo of a Harvard tee that the school gave to graduates in 1986,” Nahorski said. The original Harvard tee read, “This shirt cost my family $63,721.” 

“One year at most schools today costs more than that,” Nahorski added.

Back then, that tuition number was significant for being one of the cheaper Ivy League tuitions. Now, the number has more than tripled. Nahorski’s updated Harvard tee says, “This shirt cost my family $350,000” in crimson red.

With the caption “Tuition is due,” Nahorski posts the hoodies, hats and t-shirts that are part of the collection on XYZ MRKT’s Instagram. The clothes are manufactured and printed in Los Angeles using 100% cotton, so you can take care of your skin health while keeping your mental health borderline. 

Check out Nahorski’s tuition collection on the XYZ MRKT’s Instagram, @xyzmrkt, before they sell out as fast as red lot parking passes.

Signing up for the waitlist before the UM tee officially drops on Sep. 15 gives you access to a “student discount.” This might be the only time you see the word “discount” and “UM” in the same sentence. 

Ready to Rumble? Head to Rumble Boxing Gym

Valerie Wainer Goldstein
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Ready to Rumble? Head to Rumble Boxing Gym

When people hear the word “boxing,” most of their minds might go straight to gloves, hooks and uppercuts. However, behind every jab there is something more: confidence, strength and power. 

While some people workout for the physical aspect of it, boxing is about how you feel in the long run. As the wellness industry continues to grow, the two factors that consumers look for when trying something new are change and challenge. 

Would you believe me if I told you that by gearing up and attending a Rumble Boxing Gym class you’d be closer to hitting your goals? 

Located just 2.6 miles away from UM’s Coral Gables campus, Rumble Boxing Gym offers a large variety of classes. You can go from their Rumble Rookie Format for beginners to their signature to straight up boxing orRumble strong for more experienced and returning boxers. 

The first thing you’ll see walking into Rumble is a vibrant wall of boxing gloves. The studio team will check you in, provide your gear and escort you to the lockers where you can safely store all your belongings and prepare. 

You’ll be amazed by the vivid display of equipment under the neon lights, including aqua-filled punching bags and individual weight stations for the full-body strength section. The music, carefully selected by your trainer/DJ for each section, will keep you motivated and ready to give all you’ve got. 

At Rumble, the fight is not against another boxer. It’s you against the popping question in your head: How much can you take and how far are you willing to go?

Hannah Lagoski is a coach at Rumble Boxing Gym in Coral Gables since its opening in January and has been a boxer for more than 5 years. For Lagoski, boxing goes beyond strength. 

“There is a skill to it,” Lagoski said, pointing out how defense, footwork and coordination shape your practice. She explains that her love for boxing comes from the way it challenges both body and mind. To Lagoski, Rumble can be summed up in two words: high energy.

Feeling tempted to join a class? The intro for first-timers begins with a five minute rundown of all the boxing basics. Even if you’ve never boxed before, you’ll have a safe starting point. 

You will warm up with some cardio. Then, you get right on to three rounds of weights that target strength and conditioning using dumbbells and your body weight. Between each you’ll sneak in a quick active recovery. 

Because this is a full-body workout, you’ll use Rumble’s brass knuckles and weights to target your abs, arms, and glutes. Then, you’ll finish off with two more rounds of cardio with the bags. And, of course, there is the post-class victory dance. 

We all have things we’re fighting for, and Rumble is an opportunity to battle prep for life. What are you waiting for? Check out the Rumble Boxing Coral Gables’ schedule and unlock your inner fighter.

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UM Centennial banner debuts in Wynwood

Gray Gerber
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UM Centennial banner debuts in Wynwood

What better way to celebrate 100 years of Hurricanes football  than with a mural in the heart of Wynwood? The Museum of Graffiti collaborated with local Miami artist Verse, a team of five other painters and Modelo to create this stunning tribute to UM’s football history. 

The artwork showcases the Hurricane’s committed fans over the past century in bold and striking colors. Some highlights from the Hurricanes history on the mural include the 1983 fan, the year UM won their first national championship and the 2001 undefeated season which is represented by the fan in the center.

“It’s a lot of hard work, a lot of teamwork actually,” said Verse in an interview with Miami News 7. “I had a group of guys that helped me come through and knock this out in five days.”

It isn’t just the Hurricanes celebrating 100 years. Modelo also reached their centennial this year after their first brewed product launched in 1925. Modelo helped fund the Museum of Graffiti’s project.

“Murals are how our community expresses joy and cultural ownership over these milestones, Wynwood is the cultural epicenter of Miami where street artists use the walls to mourn the fallen, challenge the status quo, and in this instance — celebrate,” Allison Freidin, co-founder of the museum and a double alumna of UM said in an interview for the museum’s blog. 

The design was unveiled the evening of  Aug. 29, just in time for the first football game of  the 2025 season. The museum was packed with tourists, alumni and even a few players from the Miami Dolphins according to a museum employee. 

The piece lines a side street of Wynwood and is even visible from I-95. Those interested in visiting the mural can find it where NW 6th Ave meets NW 26th street in Wynwood, roughly next to the All-Footwear building.

The centennial mural will be displayed indefinitely, although specific information on potential repainting is not openly available. 

This mural brings gameday energy to Wynwood with its bold visuals, bright coloring and ’Canes pride. 

Scandy Candy brings Sweden’s favorite candies to Coral Gables

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Scandy Candy brings Sweden’s favorite candies to Coral Gables

If you tried to grab a bag of sour skulls or marshmallow bites at Coral Gables’ newest shop, Scandy Candy, you might be met with a locked door and rows of “sold out” signs. 

Miami’s first Swedish candy store opened Aug. 9. and sold out within nine days of opening. The shop temporarily closed to restock on Aug. 18, proof that Miami has officially joined the Swedish Candy craze. 

Scandy Candy was created by brothers Calle and Wile Olsen, not to be confused with the Olsen twins, though their candy debut might just be as iconic. They grew up in Sweden following lördagsgodis or “Saturday candy,” a Swedish tradition. Kids across Sweden would scoop up their favorite mix of gummies, sours and chocolate bars each weekend to celebrate the end of the week. 

When the brothers moved to the U.S., they missed that ritual and Swedish candy’s bold flavors. Their solution? Import authentic Swedish sweets and introduce Miami to the same tradition. 

Their Coral Gables shop became a hit instantly. It went viral on TikTok with videos of the pick and mix wall and a display of candy bins where customers can fill bags with chewy strawberries, salty licorice and neon-colored sours. 

“On opening day we had over 100 people waiting, and that momentum kept going throughout the week,”  @scandycandyus wrote on Instagram. “We had enough inventory to last about a month, but we ended up selling out in just a week.” 

Unlike most American candy brands, Swedish sweets skip corn syrup, artificial dyes and gelatin. Instead, they use natural flavors and cornstarch while also having many vegan friendly options. Calle and Wille say their goal is simple: to share the flavors they grew up with and make high quality candy available to everyone. 

For students at the U, Scandy Candy offers more than a just sugar rush. Beyond the hype, eating these sweets is a cultural bite into Sweden’s weekend tradition of lördagsgodis. 

The location on Miracle Mile makes it an easy trip from campus. Online ordering brings the treats straight to your door. You’ll also be supporting an international, family-run business by stopping by. 

“The energy and support from the Miami community has been amazing, and we’re so grateful for how quickly people have embraced us,” Scanday Candy wrote on Instagram. 

The shop plans to reopen with an even bigger selection. Keep an eye on Scandy Candy’s Instagram for restock updates. Whether your go-to is sour, chocolate or salty licorice, this is one campus-adjacent spot that’s already earned a place on Miami students’ weekend plans. With classes back in full swing, here’s one assignment you’ll actually enjoy, this sour candy is sweet.

No. 5 Miami hosts Bethune-Cookman after rivalry win over Notre Dame

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No. 5 Miami hosts Bethune-Cookman after rivalry win over Notre Dame

After a huge week one victory against Notre Dame, the fifth-ranked Miami Hurricanes (1-0) look to remain undefeated on their home soil as they take on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (0-1).

The Wildcats traveled to FIU in week one, where they fell 42-9 to the Panthers. 

Bethune-Cookman used two quarterbacks on the day; Redshirt Senior Cam’Ron Ransom started and went 5-for-10 passing with 77 yards before head coach Raymond Woodie Jr. turned to Timmy McClain, who went 18-for-28 passing with 164 yards.

Bethune-Cookman’s defense allowed 456 yards and FIU went  8-for-14 on third downs and lead in time of possession. 

The Hurricanes may be playing an FCS team in the SWAC, but Woodie Jr. has experience playing power four teams, and even faced the Hurricanes as a member of Florida State’s staff in 2018. 

Throughout the years, Woodie Jr. has been known as an elite defensive coach. The Seminoles ranked second in the ACC and 20th in the NCAA, holding opponents to only 3.52 per rush under his tutelage.

“There are a lot of players from Florida, out of state, on [Bethune]that we know and recognize. And whenever teams have a lot of returning stars up front, it is automatically dangerous,” said Miami head coach Mario Cristobal. 

“And I know [Bethune’s] head coach, really well. He’s a hell of a football coach and a really good motivator, and this is a big game for both them and for us.”

While Miami is set to play a lower-level team, it provides an opportunity for the ’Canes to fine-tune their offensive and defensive game plans.

Sixth-year redshirt senior Carson Beck looked solid on the field last Sunday, throwing for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Look for Beck to use his two top targets in fellow sixth-year redshirt senior CJ Daniels and true-freshman Malachi Toney.

Carson Beck looks around on the sideline versus Notre Dame. Photo Credit: Brian Mulvey

Toney is coming off an impressive debut representing his hometown, picking up 82 receiving yards on six catches which included a touchdown. He was recently awarded the week one 247Sports true freshman of the week.

Going into the season, Mark Fletcher Jr. and Jordan Lyle were Miami’s expected one-two punch at the running back position. But with Lyle tweaking his knee early, North Dakota State transfer CharMar “Marty” Brown received a plethora of carries. 

Lyle seems to be just fine going into week two, and it will be interesting to see how Cristobal distributes usage between the running backs.

On the defensive side of the ball, expect Rueben Bain Jr. to continue his dominance after Sunday night’s victory.

Bain sacked Notre Dame’s quarterback CJ Carr to seal Miami’s feat over the Fighting Irish and caught a tip-drill interception earlier in the game, which set up Miami’s go-ahead field goal.

Bain picked up ACC defensive lineman of the week honors for his performance. 

Miami’s secondary, which was a note of concern last season, lived up to their offseason transformation during week one  . Xavier Lucas, the sophomore transfer from Wisconsin, led the secondary with five total tackles. 

Look for another fast and physical defensive display against the Wildcats’ offense.

If Miami can handle business early, fans could see the future of Miami Hurricanes football late in the third and fourth quarters. Look for a lot of new jersey numbers you didn’t see in last week’s win.

Bethune-Cookman and Miami will square off for their eighth all-time battle. Miami is 7-0 and most recently beat the Wildcats in September of 2023 by a score of 48-7 at Hard Rock Stadium. 

Miami looks to continue its strong start to the season, while Bethune-Cookman seeks to compete with the Hurricanes. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday.

Credit: Brian Mulvey – Assistant Photo Editor // Miami and Notre Dame face off at the line of scrimmage during their game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. on Sunday Aug. 31

Strike averted as janitor union reaches new contract agreement

Elena Fallow
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Strike averted as janitor union reaches new contract agreement

Janitors and groundskeepers employed by ABM, the University of Miami’s cleaning contractor, have reached a tentative contract agreement days before the expiration of the original contract avoiding a strike. 

According to the release from the union, the agreement states that members of the Service Employees International Union Local (SEIU) 32BJ — the union group University of Miami ABM workers are a part of —  will receive higher wages, thousands of dollars in bonuses, access to the union’s legal fund and keep 100% employer-paid healthcare. 

The new agreement also includes that workers will receive a 24% starting salary increase. Another new addition is a tiered bonus system starting at $500 for employees with at least one year of service, and up to $2,350 for those with 17 years of service.

“This win belongs to the janitors,” said Helene O’Brien, the vice president of 32BJ SEIU. “Their solidarity and resolve moved management and produced a tentative agreement that respects their hard work.” 

The contract follows weeks of negotiations and a rally on Aug. 18 where union members unanimously voted to authorize a strike if an agreement was not reached by Aug. 31 which was the original contract’s expiration date. 

According to 32BJ SEIU, the previously proposed contract offered a 50-cent raise per year and suggested cutting the training fund, a service that provides employees with English classes and free career advancement training. ABM also originally rejected requests for free parking, a change that would save employees hundreds of dollars a year. 

With the new tentative agreement workers will receive 50% off parking fees for 100 employees based on seniority, starting the third  year of the contract. The training fund is also protected under the new agreement and will allow union members to meet during work hours and plan curriculum for on-site classes.

So far the 32BJ bargaining committee has unanimously recommended ratifying the agreement. As the vote continues, employees  will continue reporting to work and maintain services across campus.

Welcome to the U: Transfer Students

Julia Adams
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In this episode of Welcome to the U on Eye of the Hurricane, Jules discusses the transfer student experience with fellow transfer students, Charlotte and Olivia.

News Brief: ‘Canes linebacker charged and updates on Ivan

Sophia Metzner
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In this week’s News Brief, Sophia covers the case of Miami Hurricanes linebacker Adarius Hayes, who was arrested for a fatal car crash that killed three people. Additionally, Sophia has updates on the story from last News Brief on the beloved campus duck, Ivan, and the arrest of his alleged abuser.

Hurricanes’ linebacker Adarius Hayes arrested for fatal car crash that killed three
Alleged duck abuser arrested, one count of animal cruelty

20sUnfiltered: Setting the Semester Up for Success

Jadyn Cohee and Sophia Metzner
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The semester is starting and your hosts are back…what to know about starting the semester? Find out on 20’s Unfiltered…

Part of a collaboration between the 20sUnfiltered team and TMH.

The summer I binged TV

Marissa Levinson
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The summer I binged TV

Summer may be the off-season for network television, but streaming services thrived in these past few months. As students moved out of their dorms and returned to their hometowns, many new seasons of their favorite shows were waiting for them. 

  1. “Overcompensating”

Summer was paved with the mid-May release of a new, eight episode series on Netflix, “Overcompensating.” With a soundtrack reviving the greatest hits of the 2010s and even some guest appearances from celebrities like Charlie XCX, viewers are taken through Benny (Benito Skinner) and Carmen’s (Wally Baram) problematic starts to college. 

The slogan, “come as you aren’t” encapsulates the show. In hopes of being socially accepted, the characters navigate college by attempting to adopt ungenuine personas. While often dramatized for comedic value, it’s relatable for anyone who is new to college or fresh into the next chapter of their lives. The final product is entertaining and far too easy to binge in one day.

Pearl Amromin, a sophomore at the University of Miami and fan of “Overcompensating” says the series “shows that everyone is in the same boat when they first go to college, so there is really no need to be someone you’re not.” She gathered that it’s best to, “just be you, and everything else will work itself out.” 

  1. “Adults”

Five friends. One house. Essentially grown-up children, the tight-knit group finds themselves in outrageous situations in this eight episode Hulu series. 

Much like the set-ups of hit sitcoms “Friends,” “How I Met Your Mother” and ‘New Girl,” the May-release “Adults” follows an ensemble cast, including Samir (Malik Elassal), Billie (Lucy Freyer), Paul Baker (Jack Innanen), Issa (Amira Rao) and Anton (Owen Thiele). “Adults” isn’t quite at their level. Given that it’s only their first season, however, they have time to improve – if they’re renewed for another season as rumors insinuate.

  1. “Love Island”

At the beginning of June until mid-July, reality TV faced its rise. Season seven of “Love Island” had viewers on a tight grip, tuning into Peacock almost everyday at 9 p.m. sharp. Typical, cheap drama often ensued at the villa, but it was couples like Nic and Olandria who had, and still have, fans making video edits of their moments together and coining the name “Nicolandria” for their relationship. 

Although the two weren’t the winners of this season, they are still together off-screen. Meanwhile, the winners of the total $100,000 prize, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, are rumored to be broken up. 

Much of the love for the show stems from the hype of talking about it with other viewers. Since the season ended, if you missed it, it may be best to just tune in for the next one in summer 2026.

  1. “Squid Game”

It all comes down to red ex’s, blue o’s and a couple of children’s games. The stakes: life or death. A complete 180 from the fun chaos of “Overcompensating” and “Adults,” the third and final season of “Squid Game” is not to be watched for comfort or laughs. 

“Squid Game” is a South Korean drama that stars Lee Jung-Jae as Gi-hun. Making its Netflix debut at the end of June, the final six episodes of the series are haunting and often a hard-watch. If you are able to get past the gore and utter insanity of the show, however, it’s an impressive metaphor for human greed, society’s illusion of choice and raw human emotions overall. 

UM sophomore Daniella Vega views the show as a depiction of “how people handle stress so differently.” While the circumstances are drastically unlike reality, she believes “a lot of us can see ourselves in it.” 

  1. “The Bear”

While lives aren’t on the line as in “Squid Game,” “The Bear” remains notorious for its stressful encapsulation of the world of cooking. Viewers piece this family of co-workers’ story together through their grieving eyes and broken memories. Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Syd (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) are among the stars of the intense series. 

Incomplete explanations and toxic communication make it all compelling and so personal it feels almost intrusive — with the help of intimate close-up shots highlighting every pore, blemish and micro-expression that encapsulates raw human emotion. 

Also in late June, “The Bear” returned to Hulu with season four, following a disconnected-feeling during the prior season. 

  1. “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

Feelings are complicated. They’re even more complicated in Belly’s (Lola Tung) case, as she has fallen for two brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). 

In the third and final season of the show, a Jenny Han book adaptation, Belly’s decision seems final until it doesn’t. Taking place four years after the preceding season, these episodes portray both character growth and regression that occurred in the years off-screen. 

This love-triangle trope, though immature and unrealistic, is still a good watch. Give it a few episodes, and you’re invested. You’ll find yourself declaring which team you’re on in no time.

Eight out of the eleven episodes have made their way to Amazon Prime Video so far, with one new installment releasing every Wednesday from July to September. 

  1. “Wednesday”

A dark-comedy enjoyable for children and adults alike, “Wednesday” returns for season two after three years since the first season’s release. As the titular character, Jenna Ortega’s apathetic performance carries the show, with the help of returning characters Enid (Emma Myers) and Bianca (Joy Sunday), in addition to more screen-time of the rest of the Addams family. 

Part one of “Wednesday” debuted on Netflix at the beginning of August. Only four episodes are currently available to stream, but the remaining half is set to release on Sep. 3rd. 

It’s been an eclectic few months of television, with new shows ranging from cliché rom-coms to dystopian thrillers to appeal to just about anyone. While these shows were all the hype over the summer, it’s not too late to start watching now if you’re looking for your next binge-worthy series. 

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