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There is little hope in finding true love at the U

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It feels like someone invents a new term used to define or describe a romantic relationship every day. Words like “situationship” and “talking stage” were invented within the last decade, and they’re only making dating more stressful and confusing than it already is. 

Although these terms aren’t unique to Miami, definitions like these often discourage people looking for a serious relationship. 

And finding love at the U is already almost impossible. 

According to College Weekly, an Instagram account that ranks colleges on various criteria, the University of Miami ranks second for “toughest dating scene” after Arizona State University. 

The caption stated, “finding love at these schools is an extreme sport,” and, to some extent, this rings true. 

Among the schools listed in the Instagram post, almost all were also known as “party schools,” showing a possible correlation between party culture and finding long-term romance. 

“For many young people, the way they experience nightlife, or the morning after, directly impacts their romantic relationships,” NSS magazine wrote in an article on what is called the “party gap.” 

The party gap suggests that people who enjoy going out to clubs or bars often clash with those who prefer staying in and reading a good book. 

While this is an obvious assumption, what isn’t obvious is how greatly this gap is impacting the Gen Z population. 

A study by Family Studies found that Gen Z is in a “relationship recession.” The study focused on unmarried young adults aged 22-35 who expect to marry. 

They found that only 1 in 3 young adults, both male and female, is in a serious relationship or dating, and only half expressed interest in getting in a relationship at all. 

“I don’t think it’s impossible to find love here, but I definitely think it has a lot to do with the individual person,” said another female sophomore at UM. “A lot of the time, people get too into the party culture at schools like this, and tell themselves they won’t find anything serious, so they never treat the relationship seriously even if they do eventually get in one.” 

One possible cause of the relationship epidemic is oversaturation: too many fish in the sea. 

There are approximately 19,850 students who attend UM’s undergraduate and graduate programs, but more students don’t always mean better options. 

According to a study published in PubMed Central, having a larger dating pool actually decreases someone’s chances of finding a potential partner due to an overload of selections, leading you to stay single rather than form an intimate relationship. 

“I think there’s hope for finding someone or something serious at this school, it’s just a matter of looking for someone who has similar interests as you,” said a different female student who wishes to remain unnamed. “If you’re into going to the gym, then join a club for runners or working out. If you’re into movies or music, go to places where you’ll find people of those interests. It’s not completely hopeless, just a lot of work.” 

So, while finding love isn’t necessarily impossible at UM, it may be time to branch out if you’re looking to find “the one.” 

No. 5 Miami heads to Winston-Salem for Friday night showdown with Wake Forest

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Following back-to-back blowout wins to start the year, Miami travels to Winston-Salem to open up conference play against Wake Forest. 

Like UM, the Demon Deacons (2-0) are undefeated, riding high following their double overtime thriller defeat of Purdue. 

The No. 5 Hurricanes are still heavily favored in this one, with ESPN Analytics giving them a 91.7% chance of victory and most predicting Miami to win by three scores.

However, mid-season conference games have served as the Canes’ kryptonite in recent years, so it isn’t a game they should take lightly

Miami’s ex-factors will be the stars that have already shined bright to start the year. The dynamic duo of quarterback Darian Mensah and wide out Malachi Toney are among the leaders in the country for the Heisman Trophy early in the year. Through two games, Mensah has thrown just four incompletions, totaling 653 passing yards and eight touchdown passes.

Toney has been exceptional to begin the season, having 330 receiving yards and four touchdowns in less than five total quarters of action, as the starters were pulled midway through the 3rd quarter against Stanford and at halftime in the season opener against FAMU.

Miami’s running backs are also expected to make their presence felt on Friday. With the Hurricanes outscoring their opponents 122-13 to open the season, starters Mark Fletcher Jr. and Marty Brown haven’t had much work to start the year. 

These blowouts have allowed true freshman Javian Mallory to make his mark, totaling 173 yards in two games and sitting at fourth in the ACC in rushing yards.

While the Canes offense has gone off to a historic start, it will be Miami’s defense that will need to step up against a Wake Forest team that totaled 411 yards in its win over Purdue.

Wake Forest was led by the rushing attack, with three players garnering double-digit carries on the day. 

Expect running back Ty Clark to demand the rock early and often against the Hurricanes, with quarterback Gio Lopez contributing to the rushing attack. The UNC transfer led the team in carries against Purdue, with 13, and scored two touchdowns with his legs.

In the air, Lopez has been very efficient this year as well, throwing for 575 yards, 4 tds, no picks, and a 62.7% completion.

Lopez’s number one target against the Canes will likely be Washington State transfer Carlos Hernandez. The deep threat is averaging 23.0 yards per catch on the season, and with Miami dealing with some injuries in their cornerback room, this will be an area the Demon Deacons will undoubtedly attempt to exploit. 

The season is still young, and the Canes will be looking to add another dominant win to their resume early, while the Demon Deacons are looking to shock the college football world, with Friday night’s game expected to be a sell-out crowd in Winston-Salem.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, with the game airing on ESPN.

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor // Redshirt Junior Quarterback Darian Mensah runs out onto the field on September 10, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium.

Miami athletics returns to Nike in record-setting deal

Miami athletics has returned to Nike as the program’s apparel sponsor, agreeing to a lucrative 10-year contract worth more than $200 million.

Nike was the apparel sponsor of the Hurricanes from 1987-2015, before the University made an unprecedented decision to sign with Adidas.

Now, Miami is back wearing the iconic swoosh.

Miami found themselves in a strong negotiating position following its national championship appearance, also coming off the footsteps of other premier programs signing apparel deals.

Adidas put pen to paper with Penn State on July 1, in a 10-year, $300 million dollar deal, and agreed to a 10-year, $100 million deal with the University of Tennessee the next day.

With the bar set high, UM went into negotiations with the upper hand and found that Adidas was unwilling to match Nike’s offer according to reports.

The deal marks a role reversal from when Miami was last in apparel negotiations 12 years ago. Nike was unwilling to match Adidas’ offer in 2015, leading to the longstanding Adidas partnership the University had until now. 

The offer reportedly puts Miami as the second-highest collegiate investment from Nike, just behind Oregon, where the apparel giant was founded.

UM was in the midst of a 12-year deal partnership with Adidas, set to expire in 2027. The agreement was the longest-standing collegiate partnership in Adidas history — also the first all-sport apparel partnership the company had with a top program.

Makena Wong, Photo Editor, Junior Defensive End Rueben Bain Jr. celebrates after interception on Sunday, Aug. 31st, 2025.

Adidas had spent the last decade investing in South Florida sports, from high school all the way to Universities.

South Florida talents such as Malachi Toney, Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Miami recruits A’mir Sears and Nick Lennear all signed with the three stripes within the last year. 


In 2025, Adidas signed a five-year, $13.5 million deal to outfit all 41 of Miami-Dade County High Schools’ athletics uniforms, cementing itself as the leading athletic apparel company in the greater Miami area.

But while UM and Adidas have been great partners for more than a decade, UM and Nike have historic ties.

Miami’s original partnership with Nike marked the first all-sports apparel contract in collegiate history, and continued for four of UM’s national titles in football (1987, 1989, 1999, 2001) and two in baseball (1999, 2001).

The Hurricanes join South Carolina as Power Four programs to sign with Nike in the past year, with the decision set to take effect when Adidas’ deal expires next July ahead of the 2027 athletic season.

The Miami Hurricane reached out to the University for comment and is awaiting a response

‘ProCanes’ shine in week one of the NFL season

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As Week One kicked off in the NFL, former Miami Hurricanes all around the league began their seasons. Through it all, there was a fair share of ups, downs, surprises, and big plays from Miami’s alumni. With the excitement and fanfare surrounding Week One, it’s best to remember that there are still 17 more weeks of NFL football to go, regardless of the good or bad.

Francis Mauigoa: Rookie of the Week and Offensive Player of the Week

Starting off with one of the stars of last season, Francis Mauigoa had one of the most impressive debuts for a rookie offensive lineman in nearly a decade. Against a renewed Dallas Cowboys interior defensive line featuring stars like Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark, Mauigoa was the exact player ‘Canes fans saw in Miami. Bullying nose tackles trying to push him back in the run game, his contributions helped New York run for 165 yards and win the time-of-possession battle, 36 minutes to 24, as the Giants came away with a 28-20 victory on Sunday Night.

Mauigoa wasn’t just a factor in the run game, and his pass protection wasn’t just amazing it was a historical feat. In 36 pass-protecting snaps, Mauigoa allowed zero pressures and zero hits on Jaxson Dart, a feat no rookie offensive lineman has reached in Week One since 2018. Tasked with handling Kenny Clark, Mauigoa was also the first offensive lineman to hold him without a pressure through 19 or more matchups since 2023.

It was truly a special debut for the former tackle, as he showcased that it doesn’t matter where he plays on the offensive line he’s going to continue to bring that same physicality and nastiness to his game.

Gregory Rousseau: MVP and Defensive Player of the Week

You do not typically expect a 36-31 game to be decided by plays from the defense. Rather, it’s usually a “who can score last” competition. In Sunday’s 1 p.m. shootout between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Texans, Gregory Rousseau potentially made the biggest plays of the game.

After going up 36-31 with a late connection from Josh Allen to Joshua Palmer, Houston still had plenty of time to march back down the field, and they were well on their way to doing that. Starting from their own 29-yard line with just over a minute and a half left in the game, Houston was down in the red zone with 20 seconds to go when Rousseau sealed the game.

As Stroud tried to step up in the pocket, Rousseau beat his man around the edge, wrapped up Stroud, and poked the ball free to be recovered by the Bills. This was Rousseau’s second strip-sack of the game, and along with two sacks and forced fumbles, Rousseau had five QB hits, two other tackles for loss, and a pass deflection.

He was a game-changing and game-wrecking force all day long for Buffalo, and Week One was a big-time start to what could be a breakout season for the former Cane.

Biggest Surprise: Rough Start for Cam Ward and the Titans

A loss to the Jets any week can be rough, but Ward and the Titans looked outclassed by the Jets in every way possible in their 23-10 loss. Ward went 19/32 for 140 yards and a touchdown, which he scored while down 20 points in the fourth quarter, and Tennessee’s offense couldn’t get much of anything going throughout the game.

This may sound light, but I’m not sure how much of this is on Ward. Throughout the game, Ward had pressure in his face immediately plenty of times and was flushed out of the pocket on crucial third downs. In addition, Ward was set up a few times around midfield in a manageable fourth-and-short situation, and as the game slipped away, it seemed like head coach Robert Saleh was unwilling to take risks.

On a positive note, unlike last year, Ward did show improvement in his willingness to throw the ball away or take off and run for a small gain. Still, Ward took three rough sacks, including on this play, a creative end-around fake that Ward panicked on before stepping up into a sack. His other two 

This Tennessee team is still clearly far away from a talent standpoint, but Ward’s performances need to include more substance than the flashes he has shown.

Other Notes: Bain and Scott Instant Starters, Mixed Results

Reuben Bain was only able to record a single tackle throughout the game and really wasn’t a presence in the Buccaneers’ 33-27 loss to the Bengals. It was promising to see Bain receive a starting opportunity this early for the Buccaneers. Playing 64% of the snaps, he clearly seems to be a guy that Tampa trusts to make an impact.

Plays like this, with Bain unable to get off a block in the run game, aren’t what we’re used to seeing from the game-wrecking defensive end, and they need to be cleaned up to maintain that starting role.

In the back end of Tampa’s defense, Keionte Scott showed up in a premier role for the Tampa Bay secondary. Scott played 47 snaps, the sixth-most for Tampa Bay, and notched four tackles throughout the afternoon. In coverage, Scott played effectively in his limited matchups against superstar wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, allowing only a single catch when Chase lined up in the slot on his way to finishing with two receptions for 12 yards.

This is a Tampa team that is going to be very reliant on its rookies, as noticed with Bain and Scott, but also Jeremiah Trotter Jr., who exploded in Week One with a sack and a pick-six. That reliance on this rookie class means Scott and Bain are going to have plenty of opportunities to bounce back from the ups and downs of their debuts.

Along with them, veteran Al-Quadin Muhammad, coming off a 10-sack season with Detroit, started off his time in Tampa slowly but did notch a couple of QB hits.

As the season continues, it’s clear there’s plenty of growth that these young ‘Canes need to make as they enter the action of the NFL. That being said, it’s only Week One, and anything can happen in the coming weeks.

So, as these ‘Canes take flight through their NFL journeys, keep an eye all around the league for someone to make a big play. With a large rookie class across the board playing tons of snaps and taking on big roles, there are plenty of ways to catch a Cane making a play on Sundays.

As week one kicked off in the NFL, former Miami Hurricanes all around the league began their seasons. Through it all a fair share of ups, downs, surprises, and big plays from Miami’s alumni. With the excitement and fanfare around week one, it’s best to remember that there’s still 17 more weeks of NFL football to go and regardless of the good or bad. 

Assistant Photo Editor Brian Mulvey // Junior defensive back Rueben Bain Jr. (4) and sixth-year redshirt senior defensive back Keionte Scott (0) chase Florida’s DJ Lagway on Sept. 20, 2025

A summary of 9/11 events across Miami-Dade

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Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, marked 25 years since the terrorist attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center, where nearly 3,000 people were killed.

The city of Miami honors the victims, first responders and public servants who sacrificed their lives that day. 

Here is a look at events happening on campus and around Miami-Dade County:

Campus Events

On Friday, the University of Miami unveiled a 25th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Display, located behind the “U” statue. The display, brought by the Political Science Association and the Veteran Students Organization, features an abundance of mini United States flags. 

On Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., the Veteran Canes Society and University of Miami Army ROTC hosted the 7th annual 9/11 Ruck to Remember, a 9.11-mile-long ruck march through Coral Gables. 

On Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Newman Alumni Center is screening the documentary, “9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero.” The event will be followed by a discussion with movie producer Robbie Shinder and Dr. Gregory Kroger, Director of the George P. Hanley Democracy Center. 

Miami-Dade County Events

The Coral Gables Police and Fire Departments hosted a joint ceremony to honor not only the lives lost on 9/11 but also the public who helped with the aftermath.

In Miami Beach, first responders from the fire and police departments held a ceremony honoring the victims of 9/11.

“September 11 reminds us of both the devastating loss of innocent lives and the extraordinary courage of our nation’s first responders,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “We honor the firefighters and police officers who ran toward danger to save others, and whose sacrifice is a powerful example of the strength, duty, and patriotism that define America as we stand with our own Miami Beach Fire and Police Departments who carry that legacy forward every day.”

Coconut Grove held a ceremony at Miami City Hall, followed by a graduation ceremony for 44 new firefighters.

Miami Dade College’s North Campus hosted “We Promise to Never Forget,” a remembrance ceremony honoring the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on 9/11. The event will be open to students, faculty, law enforcement and the public as an act of unity and resilience.

“On this 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, we pause to honor the innocent lives lost, recognize the extraordinary bravery of first responders and reflect on the resilience that emerged from one of our nation’s darkest days,” said MDC North Campus President Fermin Vazquez.

At Key Biscayne Civic Center’s Monaco Fountain, events included a reflection from former New York Fire Department captain Robert Senator, a moment of silence and prayer.

The North Miami Police Department honored those lost on 9/11 at its headquarters, including a moment of silence along with a 21-gun salute by the officers at 9:11 a.m.

 

Canes shatter program and conference records vs. FAMU

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The Miami Hurricanes dominated Florida A&M 77-7 on Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium, but the 70-point blowout only tells part of the story.

Miami didn’t just dominate FAMU; it rewrote school and ACC record books in the process.  

The Hurricanes piled up 856 total yards, equaling the second-most all-time (FBS) and shattering the previous program record of 750.

Miami also made ACC history with 42 first downs, setting a new conference record and the most by an FBS team since 2019.

Miami’s 77 points tied the program’s single-game record, while nine different Hurricanes scored a touchdown from scrimmage, tying the most by an ACC team in the last 30 years.

The production was perfectly balanced. Miami finished with 430 rushing yards and 426 through the air.

The Hurricanes scored touchdowns on each of their first 11 drives and became the first FBS team since 2021 to go an entire half without facing a third down.

Quarterback Darian Mensah was nearly perfect, completing 14 of 15 passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns. Backup Luke Nickel took over in the second half and completed all eight of his attempts for 144 yards and three scores.

Mensah and Nickel became the first power-conference quarterback teammates since 2016 to each throw three touchdowns in the same game. It also marked the first time the Hurricanes had two quarterbacks with multiple touchdown passes since Kyle Wright and Kirby Freeman combined for five touchdowns in 2005.

The Hurricanes’ dominance extended to the other side of the ball as Miami held FAMU to just 107 total yards and a 1-for-14 mark on third down.

The game became so lopsided that both teams agreed to shorten the fourth quarter from 15 minutes to 10.

With the outcome decided early, head coach Mario Cristobal rested his starters for the entire second half while giving Miami’s backups valuable playing time.

Miami returns to action Friday, Sept. 18, on the road against Wake Forest at 7:30 p.m.

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor // Redshirt Junior Quarterback Darian Mensah runs out onto the field on September 10, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium.

UM’s influencer dilemma

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The list of influencers who attend, or have graduated from, the University of Miami only seems to grow each semester. The U is a magnet for content, but popularity can come at the expense of its reputation.

In addition to the nearly $100,000 it costs to attend UM for a year, students also pay for the reputation and prestige of the degree they will earn. In the professional world, a university’s reputation can weigh heavily on hiring decisions. 

Although social media content can devalue UM by highlighting some students’ materialistic, party-focused lifestyles, content creators are not automatically bad press. Unfortunately, the most polarizing figures are often the ones who blow up online. 

Last year, social media feuds between UM students became mainstream. Arguments ended up in the Washington Post and the New York Post and were even aired as Peacock microdramas, each giving a blow-by-blow of the content-creator chaos. Students’ online comments have portrayed them as being out of touch, petty and embarrassing.

For prospective students and parents, such arguments may create the false impression that campus life is toxic.

“I just wish we wouldn’t be confused with an online persona anymore,” said George Dragulin, a sophomore at UM. “The U is so much more than an influencer’s 15-second TikTok.”

One of the most famous genres of short-form content is the “Get Ready With Me.” 

At UM, students’ GRWMs revolve around getting ready for clubbing or partying. This could leave a negative impression on parents and students, reinforcing the idea that UM is not academically focused while promoting what some may consider shallow lifestyle values.

“There is little substance to their content if all they promote is party culture,” said Ara Bolarinwa, a sophomore at UM.

With influencers all over campus, an increasing number of students also report harassment linked to Meta smart glasses. These devices are the newest craze on social media: sunglasses that are both an accessory and a recording device.  

Off-campus influencers who are aware of the University’s popularity deliberately come to campus to ask questions intended to embarrass students while filming on Meta glasses without consent, or to harass them. This includes live-streaming events on campus. 

All of this creates the impression of an unsafe campus, where students’ comfort is not prioritized.  

“I didn’t know what my footage was being used for … the magnitude of it really freaked me out,” a sophomore who wishes to remain unnamed said about being filmed without consent. 

However, content creators are not a PR nightmare by default. They could easily be considered a marketing tool for UM — and a very effective one, at that. 

Success stories like Alix Earle serve as a testament to the quality of UM’s education. The accomplished businesswoman and content creator is not only a walking advertisement for the Business School, but she also gives back to her alma mater through the Alix Earle scholarship. 

Founded in June 2023, it eases the financial burden on aspiring entrepreneurs. Social media played a huge role in her success, and now she is using that success to empower ambitious students. 

A few decades ago, making money from social media posts seemed borderline impossible; nowadays it is a tangible reality that approximately 60% of children strive for, according to research conducted by the University of Wisconsin. 

An increasing number of people trust social media for news, fitness and wellness advice and a sense of connection. Goldman Sachs’ research predicts that in 2027, the influencer industry will be worth half a trillion dollars

The School of Communication just introduced a minor in strategic social media communication, focusing on mastering social media strategy. Along with it, the Academic Bulletin now includes a major in digital storytelling and content creation for students looking to work in “news, sports, content creation and media storytelling positions.”

These are strides the University is making to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the job market, and UM influencers are simply a product of those changing times.

Christian Yeagley, a sophomore at UM, is working on a new reality show called “Miami Influence: The Reality Series.” The series will focus on student influencers and their lives in a bustling city such as Miami. With more than 500 applicants already, there seems to be no shortage of ambitious influencers in Miami.

“Influencers are here to stay on campus, but branding ourselves as an ‘influencer school’ may be a step in the wrong direction,” said Parker Osth, a fifth-year architecture student. “Regardless of the individual influencers, the culture serves to portray an unrealistic and uniform flashy lifestyle for UM students to measure themselves against. What current influencer content neglects is the diverse paths and personalities outside of that lifestyle that make UM such a uniquely special community.”

At this point, influencers are a core part of the University’s image, just as Sebastian the Ibis and the colors green and orange are. UM does not need fewer influencers. 

Instead, our campus would benefit from no longer confusing influence with representation. Viewers need to critically analyze the content and images that some influencers post and determine whether that content accurately represents the entire University.

UM Richter Library extends hours following Student Senate Bill

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University of Miami students now have more time to study, research and collaborate at the Otto G. Richter Library after its hours were extended for the fall semester.

The library now opens one hour earlier each day of the week, following the passage of a bill by the University of Miami Student Government Senate advocating for expanded library access.

Under the new schedule, Richter opens at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, compared with its previous 7:30 a.m. opening. On Saturdays and Sundays, the library now opens at 9 a.m., an hour earlier than its previous 10 a.m. opening.

The change comes nearly three years after library hours became a major concern among students. In November 2023, the University announced that Richter would no longer remain open 24 hours during final exams and would instead operate from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. The change was part of overall budget reductions that also affected library resources and database subscriptions.

Students pushed back against the decision, circulating a petition calling for the restoration of 24-hour access during finals. Following the student response, 24-hour finals-week access was restored.

This semester’s expanded hours represent another change driven in part by students advocating for greater access to campus study spaces.

Alexandria Espineira, FEC senator and author of the Student Senate bill, said the idea began after hearing concerns from her sister, Gigi, a pre-med student who struggled to use Richter before her 8 a.m. classes. 

“The issue was that the library opened at 7:30 a.m., which only gave students a 30-minute window to study and walk to class,” Espineira said.

Turning that concern into a change in library operations took nearly an entire academic year. Espineira researched library hours at other universities, including Clemson University and New York University, and worked with the Student Senate Academic Affairs Committee to draft and revise the bill.

During the spring semester, she also met with Richter Library administrators and helped create and distribute a university-wide survey to demonstrate student interest in earlier hours. The finalized bill eventually passed the Student Senate before moving through additional University approval.

“Although the process was lengthy to say the least, it was incredibly rewarding and taught me a lot about how much student government makes an impact on how the university operates,” Espineira said.

Espineira said the additional hour is intended to serve a range of students, including commuters, students with 8 a.m. classes and those looking to complete work earlier in the day. The expanded hours may also provide additional opportunities for federal work-study students employed at the library.

For Espineira, seeing the new schedule implemented is especially meaningful because the library initiative was the first bill she worked on as a senator.

“This was my baby,” Espineira said. “I didn’t let myself get discouraged by the lengthy process or small setbacks, so it does feel incredibly rewarding to see that I made an actual change on campus.”

The new hours are:

Sunday: 9 a.m.–2 a.m.

Monday–Thursday: 6:30 a.m.–2 a.m.

Friday: 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.

Whether students use the extra time for early-morning studying, group projects or simply a quiet place before class, the expanded schedule gives students more flexibility in how and when they use one of the University’s primary academic spaces.

Miami moves up to No. 5 in the AP Poll

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The Miami Hurricanes moved up to No. 5 in the AP Poll this week following their 77-7 route of Florida A&M.

The Canes showed no mercy on Thursday night, racking up a program-record 856 yards of total offense despite pulling the starters at the start of the second half.

Miami already has two Heisman candidates early in the season, with QB Darian Mensah and WR Malachi Toney garnering national attention.

Mensah has 653 yards and 8 TDs through the air to start the year, whereas Toney has 330 receiving yards and 4 TDs. Both players have only actually played 4 quarters of football as they were pulled early in both blowouts.

The Hurricanes are yet to face a real test so far, which will hold them back from the No.1 spot in the nation until they face some greater competition. 

The Canes will play the schedule in front of them, starting with Wake Forest (2-0) on Friday evening in Winston-Salem. After that, UM will host Central Michigan (1-1) before heading to Death Valley to face the Clemson Tigers (1-1) on Oct. 3.

Miami’s Week 3 matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will begin at 7:30 EST and will air on ESPN.

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor // Senior Runningback Mark Fletcher celebrates with Sophomore Receiver Joshua Moore after a touchdown on September 10, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium.