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Canes secure 30th win after late-game rally, edging FAU 5-4

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April 23, 2026

Canes secure 30th win after late-game rally, edging FAU 5-4

The Miami Hurricanes (30-11, 10-8 ACC) swept the season series against the FAU Owls (19-21, 6-9 AAC), winning 5-4 behind late-game heroics from Jake Ogden.

The victory showed Miami’s ability to survive a midweek scare. After losing an early 3-0 lead, the Hurricanes used five strong innings from their bullpen to keep their momentum rolling before returning to ACC play this weekend.

Junior righty TJ Coats was on the bump for the Canes, making his fourth start and 14th appearance of the year with a 3.38 ERA over 32 innings.

Coats pitched four innings, surrendering three earned runs, four hits, and three walks while recording one strikeout.

Jake Dorn earned the win, pitching a scoreless eighth inning and preserving his perfect record at 5-0.

For the Owls, manager John McCormack decided to rely on the bullpen for Wednesday’s game.

He called on freshman righty Brody Juntunen to be the first of six Owl pitchers to take the mound.

Juntunen lasted only 1.1 innings, allowing three earned runs while facing nine batters. Miami’s electric first inning helped chase him early.

Ogden started the game with a four-pitch walk and was able to advance to third base through a steal and a Max Galvin groundout.

Derek Williams opened the scoring with a deep fly ball that brought in Ogden.

The Hurricanes kept applying pressure as Brylan West drilled a two-out double down the left-field line, bringing in Alex Sosa, who had drawn a walk, to extend the Miami lead to 2-0.

David Lebowitz, Photo Editor/ Graduate first baseman Brylan West hits the ball against Lehigh on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Then, in the top of the second, freshman Gabriel Milano launched a fastball down the middle over the right field wall for his third home run in only 12 at-bats this year.

The Owls could not get anything going through three innings as Coats cruised early. His only trouble came with two outs and the bases loaded in the third, but he worked out of the jam.

His scoreless start ended when the Owls were once again able to get the bases loaded in the fourth. After a bases-loaded walk brought in a run, an errant throw from Ogden brought in two more, tying the game at three apiece.

The Canes turned to freshman lefty Sebastian Santos-Olsen in relief for the fifth inning. He ran into trouble early, allowing a double to second baseman John Martinez, who scored on a single to give the Owls a 4-3 lead.

J.D. Arteaga had seen enough, turning to Packy Bradley-Cooney to escape the fifth with one man on. The move worked, as Bradley-Cooney struck out the eight and nine-hole hitters to prevent any further damage.

Both South Florida bullpens settled in during the sixth and seventh innings.

In the top of the eighth, back-to-back singles from Williams and Sosa saw the Canes get runners on the corners with no outs. West fell behind in the count but brought in Williams on a double play to tie the game at 4-4.

Once again in the ninth, Miami put runners on the corners with no outs due to a Vance Sheahan walk and a Milano single. Arteaga called for a bunt, and Ogden executed it perfectly, placing it shallow in front of the mound to bring in Sheahan and give Miami a one-run lead.

Miami called on senior righty Lyndon Glidewell to close the game, and he slammed the door on the Owls with a one-two-three ninth.

The win was Miami’s 10th midweek victory out of 11 this season, improving its record to 30-11 (10-8 ACC). The Canes’ bullpen performed superbly, allowing one run and no earned runs over five innings.

The Canes return home this Friday, April 24, to face the Cal Golden Bears in a three-game ACC homestand.

The game can be seen on ACCNX and heard on WVUM 90.5 FM, with Miami looking to win its sixth consecutive weekend series.

Predicting where Miami’s top five players go ahead of the NFL Draft

Olivia Attalla

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April 23, 2026

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Predicting where Miami’s top five players go ahead of the NFL Draft

The NFL draft kicks off this Thursday, April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Steel City is ready to host about 700,000 people expected to be there this weekend.

Pittsburgh is a beautiful city with its famous bridges, water views, and Steelers fans everywhere. Pittsburgh is especially known for its iconic Three Sisters Bridges, which include the Roberto Clemente Bridge, Andy Warhol Bridge, and Rachel Carson Bridge.

While this draft may not be hot in the quarterback category, all eyes are on the Miami Hurricanes entering the draft this weekend. The Canes are projected to have three first-round picks hear their name be called outside Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night, from edge rushers Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor to offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa.

Quarterback Carson Beck and defensive backs Keionte Scott are also expected to hear their name called this weekend. Here are teams where you might see some of the 2025 Hurricanes play in the next level.

Francis Mauigoa: 6th overall to the Cleveland Browns

Mauigoa’s name has been called over and over again as potentially the best offensive lineman in this draft class. The American Samoa born right tackle started every game at Miami from the second he joined the program, allowing just two sacks in his final year with the Hurricanes.

With the 6-foot, 330 pound lineman expected to be the first offensive tackle taken in this draft class, expect a team like the Cleveland Browns to take a swing at “SiSi.”

The Browns are in desperate need of building their team around their quarterback — whether it be Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. Having Mauigoa adds another piece to a team looking to turn its franchise around.

Reuben Bain Jr.: 8th overall to the New Orleans Saints

Bain has been the most polarizing player over the past several months leading up to the NFL Draft.

His talent and stats are there; totalling 9.5 sacks and 85 pressures in 2025 alone en route to a CFP National Championship appearance. Bain became an integral part of the culture of the Miami Hurricanes for the past three years, but his measurables have become the topic of discussion.

At the 2026 NFL Combine, Bain measured with an arm length of 30 ⅞ inches, the third-shortest arms for a defensive end that have ever been seen at the event. In the history of the NFL, no defensive end with arms comparable to Bain have ever finished a season with a Pro Bowl Appearance or a 10+ sack season.

While the numbers are stacked against Bain, that won’t stop a team from drafting a player who finished with 20.5 sacks against elite talent in 35 career games.

A team that has shown interest in Bain is the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are also rebuilding under second-year head coach Kellen Moore and sophomore quarterback Tyler Shough, who excelled at the end of his rookie year.

With future hall of famer Cameron Jordan nearing the end of his career, Bain can slide into that role and be the next edge rusher of the future in The Big Easy.

Akheem Mesidor: 17th overall to the Detroit Lions

Similar to Bain, Mesidor has been a polarizing figure among many draft scouts on social media.

Despite having 12.5 sacks in his breakout 2025 campaign with the Hurricanes, many are concerned with the Ottawa native’s age and injury history.

Mesidor, 25, would likely be the oldest player drafted in the first round, spending six years in college — two with West Virginia and four with Miami.

In 2023, Mesidor had surgery on torn ligaments in both of his feet, causing him to play in just two games in his first year at UM. Before transferring to Miami, he had surgery on his shoulder at West Virginia.

Mesidor’s talent is there and has all the tools to make an immediate impact for a playoff-ready team next season, making him a candidate to hear his name get called late Thursday evening.

The Canes defensive standout could get drafted by the Detroit Lions, which makes a lot of sense for a team that struggled defensively in 2025. Adding Mesidor would take the pressure off star edge rusher Aiden Hutchinson and could lead to one of the best defensive lines in the league right away.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer/Junior Offensive Tackle Francis Mauigoa runs toward the endzone on November 8, 2025.

Keionte Scott: 62nd overall to the Denver Broncos

Scott broke out under first-year Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman and defensive backs coach Zac Etheridge, finding his way into a second-round pick all the way from being a JUCO product in 2020.

The versatile nickel corner will provide an athletic, instinctive layer to a Broncos secondary which already includes former 2024 Defensive Player of the Year Patrick Surtain II.

Carson Beck: 65th overall to the Arizona Cardinals

The national championship game saw two quarterbacks that will hear their name be called in Pittsburgh this weekend.

While Fernando Mendoza is projected to be the number one overall draft pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, Carson Beck is expected to be a round three pick with a potential to join the Arizona Cardinals.

Beck’s career between Georgia and Miami can only be described as inconsistent. Beck got his first starting opportunity in 2023 with the Bulldogs, having a career year of 24 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games.

While expected for a Heisman-level season, Beck regressed, throwing 28 touchdowns and 12 interceptions before suffering a torn UCL during the SEC Championship game against Texas.

In January 2025, Beck joined the Hurricanes, looking to revitalize his career and find his way back to the NFL Draft. He led UM to a national championship appearance, throwing 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

While his play in college the last two seasons did not impress scouts, Beck made waves at the combine and his Pro Day, making him an interesting candidate for quarterback-needy teams like the Arizona Cardinals or the New York Jets.

After cutting Kyler Murray, Beck could be a nice fit in Arizona, a team trying to start over with first-year head coach Mike LaFleur, the brother of Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.

I lost the Lakeside battle, but won on the other side

Hope Mallon

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April 23, 2026

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I lost the Lakeside battle, but won on the other side

9:40 A.M. That was the earliest time among the four of us in our Lakeside roommate group.

“Well, I mean it is not the best time, but any time before 10 A.M. and you should be all good to get housing,” said Matt Pudliner, a fellow resident on my floor with a 9:05 A.M. time slot.

That was nothing but lies.

No amount of refreshes or back buttons could change the fact that all the rooms were filled.

At the time, I felt hopeless. No housing for next year. At the University of Miami, Lakeside Village has a reputation for being the best sophomore living situation. The “next step” after freshman year, where you are “supposed to be” as a sophomore.

Looking at that blank screen made me believe that I had fallen behind. Like I had lost something I needed to be successful at the university.

It’s been nearly a month since not getting Lakeside, I can say something I never expected to feel: Not getting Lakeside might have been one of the best things that could have happened to me.

Part of the reason Lakeside feels so important is because it is convenient on campus — and because everyone and their mother wants it. But when you actually look at the break down of the pricing, the idea that it is the “best” option becomes a lot more complicated.

Lakeside Village isn’t just expensive — its consistently priced at the top of what most student’s will pay for housing.

Suite-style rooms range from about $15,300 a year for a shared double to $22,180 year for an Efficiency style suite. Single rooms fall between $20,140 and $21,040 annually.

These prices don’t even include the price of a meal plan, which is required for all students residing in Lakeside Village.

That’s not just “on-campus pricing” — that’s comparable to full apartment prices in the extended Miami area.

Compare that to off-campus housing near the university and the picture shifts.

Listings from the university’s own off-campus housing database show that students living in shared houses or apartments can pay around $1,000 per month per bedroom, while larger shared units — like a three bedroom house near campus listed for about $4,500 per month total — bringing per-person costs down to roughly $1,500 or less depending on price distribution of the roommates.

Student apartment complexes show a similar range. At VOX Miami, rent is typically around $1,800-$2,900 per bedroom, while The Standard of Coral Gables ranges from $1,900 to $4,800 depending on layout and unit type.

Even more traditional apartment communities like The Cloisters Miami offer multi-bedroom townhouses that, when split, can fall within a similar per-person range as Lakeside Village— all while being within walking distance of campus.

Unlike Lakeside, these off-campus living options offer amenities like resort-style pools, fitness centers, study lounges and furnished units.

In other words, off-campus living isn’t necessarily more expensive. In many cases, it’s more flexible, and you are getting more space, more control and comparable amenities for the same price.

“In December, before we even had to put in our application for Lakeside, I tried to weigh out the pros and cons of living on versus off-campus,” said Megan Belk, a current freshman in the Herbert Business School. “You really are getting so much more for living off-campus, like I am living in a whole house just minutes from campus for essentially the same price as Lakeside.”

But the difference isn’t solely just about money, it’s about the independence you gain from the experience of moving off-campus.

“I feel like living off-campus will make me feel more like an adult,” said Chelsea Yessner who is set to live Red Roads Commons next year. “It pushes you, in a good way, to take responsibility.”

Living off-campus forces you to figure things out in a way that on-campus housing doesn’t. You learn how to budget, manage bills, coordinate with your roommates, and how to deal with responsibilities that don’t come with a university system attached.

While some may appreciate the structure of Lakeside and having residential assistants near by, it is still limited. You don’t fully get to choose your space, and your lifestyle is still shaped by the university systems.

Off-campus is where everything changes. You are no longer living at school — you are living in Miami, or rather Coral Gables for most.

Instead of staying inside the campus bubble, you are bound to explore the area more, like local coffee shops, more grocery stores, new running spots and make new friends.

“I often feel like I am in a simulation,” said Tallulah Steager, a current freshman studying Psychology at UM. “I feel like I run into the same people and have the same routine. I am excited for a change by living off-campus next year at Cloisters.”

At the time, “losing the Lakeside housing battle” seemed like a huge deal. But now, the more distant I get from it, the more I realize it wasn’t about losing anything, rather it was about the importance that others place on one specific version of the “college experience.”

At the University of Miami, it is easy to buy into the idea that there is “one ideal version of college.” Living in Lakeside could have provided that, where everything is convenient and everything falling into place the way it is “supposed to.”

However, that idea is built on reputation, not reality.

Not getting Lakeside doesn’t mean you missed out on something “better.” It means you ended up with something different — something with more flexibility, more independence, and for most, a better bang for your buck.

While I may not know how the living off-campus lifestyle is, as I am signing my lease for my house just minutes from the university, I can already feel the difference. What once felt out of my control and disappointing at the time, might have actually worked out in my favor.

So, to the freshman next February, when Lakeside is all anyone can seem to talk about, just remember: If you don’t get it, you didn’t lose — you just took a different, and in my opinion, better route.

Feid’s Falxo Tour brings Ferxxo back to the fans who knew him first

Gabriel Mena

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April 23, 2026

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Feid’s Falxo Tour brings Ferxxo back to the fans who knew him first

Following performances at stadiums, arenas and massive festival stages, Feid arrived at The Fillmore Miami Beach theater on April 9th with a show that felt less complex and more focused on reconnection.

The room was packed, the crowd was dressed in his signature green and from the opening stretch, it was clear this tour was not built only for casual fans waiting on the biggest hits.

This was a setlist for the people who know the deep cuts, the early tracks and the emotional language that made Ferxxo feel personal long before he became one of Latin music’s biggest stars.

This has been the theme of this era. In FEID VS FERXXO, the seven-track project is framed as an exploration of the duality that has followed him throughout his career: the Ferxxo that first connected with fans and the Feid who has grown into one of Latin music’s most influential voices.

The tour brings that split into the room. It is still bright, energetic and playful, but underneath it, there is a chance for reflection.

The opening leaned heavy into Ferxxo favorites, and the crowd responded like they had been waiting years to hear these songs in a room this size. The Fillmore may be smaller than the arenas Feid has been playing recently, but the noise inside made it feel massive.

Some of the crowd pops were among the loudest I have heard in this venue. It felt like everyone in the room knew exactly why this tour mattered. The fans were not waiting patiently through the deeper songs. They were screaming them back.

That intimacy is clearly intentional. Feid does not need to prove he can sell bigger rooms anymore. His previous tours already did that. What makes the Falxo Tour interesting is that it scales the experience down when he could keep pushing upward like most artists at his level would.

One of the clearest examples came with “Medellín Takai,” featuring Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba on the EP. Feid brought a fan onstage to sing the Japanese verse, turning one of the project’s most unexpected global moments into something communal and funny. It was not perfect in a polished pop-show way, but that was the charm. It felt alive.

Then came “CHICA 305,” his recent collaboration with John Summit, which was already in the spotlight when Feid appeared during Summit’s Ultra Music Festival closing set.

At the Fillmore, the track hit differently. Instead of feeling like a giant festival pop-out, it felt like Miami reclaiming its own song. The crowd started bumping immediately, and Feid’s constant movement across the stage made the room feel even tighter.

The acoustic portion was another reminder of what makes a Ferxxo show feel complete. A Feid concert does not feel like a Feid concert without a stripped-down set.

“XNTXS” in acoustic form gave the night one of its most grounded moments. It pulled the room inward. After so much movement, it let the fans sit inside the feeling for a few minutes.

One of the most meaningful details was the presence of his cousin, who had previously appeared as backing vocals on his last tour. This time, she was not just tucked into the background.

Her vocals were more prominent, a choice that fits the whole energy of this run: smaller, more personal, more connected to the people around Feid.

The night closed with signature green confetti, but even that did not feel like excess. It floated down over a calmer outro, playing into the larger theme of the tour. This was not Feid trying to outdo his stadium era. It was him trying to bring the audience back into the center of the story.

That is what makes the Falxo Tour work. It still has the energy of Ferxxo, but it feels more aware of Salomón underneath. The project may be called FEID VS FERXXO, but live, the conflict does not feel like a fight. It feels like a conversation between the versions of himself that got him here.

At the Fillmore, surrounded by fans singing every word, Feid did not need the biggest room to prove his power. He just needed the right one.

Frost alum returns to Miami for U.S. premiere of ‘If These Walls Could Talk’

Alejandra Chavez

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April 22, 2026

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Frost alum returns to Miami for U.S. premiere of ‘If These Walls Could Talk’

On April 26, the Frost Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for An Evening of Masterpieces and a Piano Concerto featuring the U.S. premiere of Jorge Mejia’s “If These Walls Could Talk”.

The Frost alum and Latin Grammy-nominated composer will also perform the piece under the direction of acclaimed conductor Gerard Schwarz, who has spent decades leading orchestras and premiering new works.

Mejia’s return to the stage with the Frost School of Music is more than just another performance. As a former student performing his own work alongside the university’s orchestra on a major stage, it is a full-circle moment.

After Mejia played the work internationally in countries like Spain, Uruguay and Colombia, he brings it back to the city that inspired it.

“I’ve played this piece all over, and now the U.S. premiere is here in Miami with my alma mater,” he said.

The piece itself is deeply rooted in Miami.

Mejia said the inspiration came from a 1920s apartment building on Collins Avenue where he once lived. Sitting in his apartment, he wondered about the lives that passed through the space, from the devastation of the Great Miami Hurricane to the area’s transformation over decades.

That curiosity became the foundation for the concerto.

“I wondered about all the people who would have lived there, what their stories would be,” Mejia said.

The result is a three-movement work that blends history, imagination and personal reflection, turning a single building into a larger story about Miami itself.

Mejia’s approach to composing is as intuitive as the idea behind the piece. Rather than with a strict structure, he begins at the piano.

“I think of an idea in my head and then I start improvising, and it flows into the next part,” he said.

That process allows the music to evolve organically, something Mejia hopes audiences can feel when they listen.

More than anything, he wants the music to emotionally connect with people, even to those who may not typically listen to classical music.

The upcoming performance also highlights the Frost School of Music’s broader mission of blending tradition with innovation.

Schwarz said the piece reflects a shift in how classical music is being approached today.

“This is something we at the school do, bringing together classical and more popular forms,” Schwarz said.

He emphasized that modern musicians must go beyond technical skill, learning how to engage audiences and adapt to a changing industry.

“Playing great isn’t necessarily enough anymore,” Schwarz said.

As the orchestra prepares for the performance, both Mejia and Schwarz point to one constant amid changes in the music industry: the power of live performance.

Schwarz said that while new technology once led people to believe audiences would stop attending concerts, the opposite has happened.

“There’s no substitute for hearing great music in a concert hall, the immediacy, the thrill, the way it can touch you,” he said.

For Mejia, that connection between performer, music and audience is exactly what he hopes people take away from the night.

The release of “If These Walls Could Talk” will extend beyond the stage. A recording of the orchestral version, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra, is set to be released on Apple Music Classical on April 24, just days before the concert.

The study abroad bubble

Jennifer Desantis

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April 22, 2026

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I arrived in Rome a couple months ago believing I would be fully immersed in a new culture. This expectation has proven to be partially true.

By exploring the city, I’ve experienced a different language and different customs. But it turns out that certain moments in my day-to-day life feel very similar.

At universities across the United States, study abroad opportunities are most commonly offered through a U.S.-run program, rather than an academic institution of the host country.

As a study abroad student at the American University of Rome, I live and study alongside fellow Americans. On my walk from my apartment to class, I’ve noticed it’s about as common to hear people speaking English as it is to hear people speaking Italian.

In the Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education, Professor Mary K. MacKenty writes that “US programs inherently increase peer group contact, which can detract from the development of local relationships and tend to shelter students from the foreign environment, creating ‘American bubbles.’”

According to a 2024 presentation by the Association of American College and University Programs in Italy, only 15% of American students studying abroad in Italy interact continuously with Italians, and the majority never or only occasionally interact with Italians. This number is astonishingly low. But it’s hard to break out of the bubble.

A student at Syracuse University told the San Diego Union-Tribune that she “loved her semester in London,” but admits parts of the experience didn’t feel all that different from being back on campus at Syracuse University. She lived with four Syracuse classmates, took classes with fellow Syracuse students in a Syracuse-owned building from Syracuse-affiliated faculty.

“Our social circle was pretty much other people in the program,” she added.

Being surrounded by Americans is certainly comforting, but I can’t help but feel like my experience living in Italy is inauthentic. During my time abroad, I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t want to be comfortable.

In fact, some of my favorite travel memories have come out of moments of discomfort. I’ve gotten on the wrong bus and ended up two hours away from Paris, and I’ve gotten on the wrong ferry to an island in Greece. Each time, after the initial shock wore off, I was grateful to have the opportunity to see something different than what I initially expected.

I recently started attending a language exchange in Rome where individuals learning Italian can meet for a conversation guided by a native speaker. The first time I went, the man leading the conversation found my attempts to speak Italian hilarious. Yet I kept coming back, and my Italian has gotten better.

I know that I won’t become a local, at least not in the short time I’m here. But pursuing total immersion is worthwhile in and of itself. There’s so much learning and personal growth that comes out of feeling completely out of place.

ICE whistleblower’s testimony confirms our greatest fears

Emil Salgado Vazquez

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April 22, 2026

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ICE whistleblower’s testimony confirms our greatest fears

The Trump administration has denied accusations of negligence in the training of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers for months, even amid the horrible killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Now, Ryan Schwank, a former ICE lawyer, has confirmed many of these criticisms and brought critical information to light in his testimony to Congress.

The administration, through its own purposeful negligence, has created an army of poorly trained thugs funded by American tax dollars to terrorize immigrant communities in the U.S.

Schwank accused the Department of Homeland Security of lying about cutting ICE training to the detriment of its officers, including legal training surrounding officers’ use of deadly force. He called ICE’s current training program “deficient, defective and broken.”
This testimony finally confirms what many ICE critics have been screaming out for everyone to realize as the Trump administration has ramped up its anti-immigrant operations.

“For the last five months, I watched ICE dismantle the training program, cutting 240 hours of vital classes from a 584 hour program,” Schwank told Congress. “Classes that teach the Constitution, our legal system, firearms training, the use of force, lawful arrests, proper detention and the limits of officers’ authority.”

The horrors that we have seen ICE officers commit in the past few months now make sense. Officers are not properly trained to do their jobs, and then they are thrown into high-pressure situations with the expectation that they can do their jobs without harming innocent people. Trainees have also been deceived into thinking that they can enter homes without judicial warrants, according to Schwank.

The lack of training is unacceptable given that DHS received $170 billion under the Big Beautiful Bill, a significant legislative funding package passed last year. Before the second Trump administration, ICE’s budget hovered around $10 billion, and has since ballooned to $85 billion.

Even with all of this new money, it seems most of the funding has been used to hire ICE officers quickly and not to improve their training. The Trump administration has gutted proper training and thrown them into the streets as human disasters waiting to happen.

Somehow, Republican Congress members still dared to push for even more funding for ICE, amid the controversy. However, the DHS has been shut down as of Feb. 14, after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund its operations before a stopgap measure lapsed.

It will likely be harder to pass a new funding bill after Schwank’s testimony, even as the White House attempts to negotiate with Congressional Democrats.

Congressional Democrats are asking for “masks off, body cameras on” reforms for ICE officers, as well as calls for officers to conduct themselves like other national and local law enforcement agencies and to tighten warrant requirements.

However, none of these measures are enough. ICE has tarnished the reputation of law enforcement in this country to a point where it should no longer be allowed to continue.
Congress must abolish ICE.

Its existence flies in the face of true American values of freedom and Constitutional rights. ICE has consistently infringed upon Americans’ 4th and 5th amendment rights over the last few months, and these are infringements that cannot be forgiven quickly by soft reforms.

Hurricanes Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class

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Gaby Collazo

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April 21, 2026

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Hurricanes Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum (UMSHoF&M) will induct 10 new members as part of its 56th induction class on Thursday, April 23 at the Watsco Center.

Founded in 1966 by eight UM alumni who served as Miami-Dade County Circuit Court judges, UMSHoF&M is a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing important Hurricane student-athletes, coaches and administrators.

The organization prides itself on celebrating those who excelled in their respective sport, contributed to the success of Hurricane athletics and elevated UM reputation through their achievements and championships.

“On behalf of the U.M. Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, it gives us great pleasure to announce the 2026 Class of inductees, which is composed of UM athletes from seven different sports,” said UMSHoF&M President Mark Drobiarz. “We will celebrate this diverse class and showcase their outstanding accomplishments from their Miami career[s].”

This year’s class features influential athletes and coaches who have made a lasting impact on Hurricane athletics.

The group is headlined by former running back Duke Johnson (football, 2012-2014), UM’s all-time leading rusher who went on to play eight seasons in the NFL.

Multiple Olympians will also be inducted on Thursday.

Sam Dorman (diving, 2010-2015) represented both the United States and Miami on a global stage at the 2016 Rio Olympics, earning a silver medal in men’s synchronized 3-meter springboard. Shakima Wimbley (track & field, 2014-2017), was an elite sprinter who earned multiple NCAA championships and All-American honors.

On the coaching side, Mark Richt will be inducted (Football Head Coach 2016-2018), who led Miami to an ACC Coastal Division title and Orange Bowl appearance in 2017. Richt also participated as a quarterback in the early 1980s for the Hurricanes.

Other names include Wendy Foote (basketball, 1974-1978), Bryan Garcia (baseball 2014 -2016), Savanah Leaf (volleyball, 2012-2014), Mike Rumph (football, 1998-2001), Duane Starks (football, 1996-1997) and Phallon Tullis-Joyce (soccer, 2015-2018).

“[I am] honored and humbled to join the UM Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026,” said Dorman on his instagram. “Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this incredible journey. Once a Cane, always a Cane.”

Alumnus Sam Dorman, class of 2015, dives off a springboard during practice at the UC Pool this summer. Dorman won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the synchronized 3 meter springboard event. Photo courtesy Samuel Montero

Including the Class of 2026, only 382 honorees have been inducted to UM’s hall of fame in the university’s 101 year history. With fewer than 400 total inductees in over a century, the selection remains one of the university’s highest athletic honors.

In addition, former Hurricanes baseball player and longtime supporter Tommy Adams will receive the UMSHoF&M Distinguished Service Award during the ceremony.

Each new class into the Hall of Fame not only honors past excellence but also sets a precedent for the standards of athletics at Miami.

Tickets to the event are $200 for single tickets, a regular table of 10 can be purchased for $2,000, Sponsor Tables of 10 for $2,750, which includes preferred seating, and a limited number of Platinum Sponsor Tables for $5,000.

Tickets and tables can be purchased by clicking here.

It’s time to put an end to the protein epidemic

Hannah Valdivia

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April 21, 2026

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It’s time to put an end to the protein epidemic

A simple stroll through Whole Foods will have you sick of the word protein in about five minutes.

Protein popcorn, protein soda, protein cereal.

“Big Protein” is taking over. I’m so over people adding protein to literally everything, because it’s really not all it’s cracked up to be.

With the sheer volume of health-related TikTok influencers, it’s only natural that their viewers would become more and more interested in the foods they are eating.

It makes sense that companies are utilizing the protein fad as a marketing tactic, rather than something actually good for its consumers.

Even major celebrities are jumping on the trend, as seen with the launch of Khloe Kardashian’s “KHLOUD Protein Popcorn.” Starbucks also recently added a protein cold foam to their menu to keep up with the trending health kick.

According to an article by MedicalNewsToday, many companies partake in what’s called “proteinwashing,” where they market their products to have high amounts of protein.

While this is true, these same products also contain multiple additives. They are typically high in sodium, saturated fats and sweeteners.

In January of this year, the Trump administration updated the U.S. dietary guidelines, recommending 1.2-1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily rather than the previous 0.8 gram recommendation.

However, an article by Johns Hopkins argues that individuals don’t need to be eating more protein to be healthy, they need to be gaining protein from several different natural sources because “not all proteins are created equal.”

Seafood offers omega-3 fatty acids, important for brain health, while plant-based proteins such as lentils offer fiber and antioxidants. Red and processed meats, however, have higher levels of saturated fat which can cause heart problems if consumed in large amounts.

This sudden drive for protein rich snacks is not just linked to social media trends. Some studies are showing that the hype surrounding protein consumption is linked to an increased use of GLP-1s.

“Since GLP-1 drugs lead patients to lower their caloric intake, every calorie consumed means more,” said a CNBC article. “Protein intake is more important to prevent muscle loss.”

The widespread use of these weight loss drugs have also been highlighted in celebrities and tv show stars.

Layla Taylor, known for being one of the stars of the Hulu show Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, recently opened up in the fourth season of the show about her eating disorder and struggle with overuse of GLP-1s.

“Appearance is everything here (Utah),” said Taylor in an interview with Yahoo Entertainment.

She explained how easy it was for her to obtain the drug, despite already being underweight when she started taking the medication, and how this stemmed from a harsh beauty standard among the Utah community.

So, before you pick up that gallon of protein ice cream from Target, it’s important to look at the rest of the nutrition facts on the back of the package. You may come to find out that the “healthy alternative” isn’t doing much for your health at all.

Hurricanes can’t complete sweep, lose 14-6 to Stanford in series finale

Zach Cohen

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April 20, 2026

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Hurricanes can’t complete sweep, lose 14-6 to Stanford in series finale

A statement sweep slipped away Sunday, April 19, as Miami fell 14–6 in the series finale against Stanford in Palo Alto, California at Klein Field.

It wasn’t sophomore AJ Ciscar’s day on the mound. The right-hander gave up six hits, six runs (five earned) and walked two in 2.2 innings pitched.

Stanford right-fielder Brock Sell on the way to a three hit-day, roped a single and an RBI single to right field that moved the Cardinal lead to 6-4.

The majority of Miami’s offense came in the early portions of this ballgame, scoring all of its runs in the first four innings as neither starting pitcher had its stuff.

Nick Dugan, a 6-foot-2 right-handed pitcher, went two innings and allowed four hits and three runs.

UM’s bats came out hot in the first inning, plating two runs on three hits. The leadoff man, Jake Ogden started the momentum with a leadoff double.

Down 6-4, Daniel Cuvet hit a 409-foot blast to deep left field for a two-run home run to tie the game. However, the homer from Miami’s third baseman marked the Hurricanes last offensive output of the afternoon.

Stanford’s Japanese star Rintaro Sasaki followed Cuvet’s long ball with a 409-foot two-run home run of his own in the bottom of the fourth inning.

From that point, the Cardinal never wavered. It scored at least one run in each of the following innings besides the sixth.

Errors continue to plague Miami as they picked up four in the losing effort. Golden Spikes Award Watch List recipient, Cuvet, conceded two of the errors.

Freshmen Sebastian Santos-Olson and Jack Durso, both with Long Island ties, took the mound.

They each performed on opposite sides of the totem pole.

Santos-Olson allowed three runs on two hits in 1.1 innings of work, while Durso was dominant over two innings, allowing no hits.

Miami used seven pitchers in the losing effort, Stanford (17-19, 7-11 ACC) similarly used six.

But, Stanford out hit Miami 16-to-9 and had 20 runners in scoring position compared to Miami’s eight.

The Hurricanes (29-11, 10-8 ACC) will travel back to Coral Gables and head to Boca Raton on Wednesday to take on the FAU Owls.

First pitch is at 6:30 p.m. and can be found on ACCNX and WVUM 90.5 FM.

Your Instagram might matter more than who you are

Birdie Church

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April 20, 2026

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Your Instagram might matter more than who you are

A person’s Instagram gives more than just a sneak peek into their life. It showcases their habits, hobbies, and, as bad as it is to say, even their tax bracket. Your grid isn’t random; it is a curated reflection of who you are and how you want to be perceived.

As early as the moment you’re accepted to the University of Miami, Instagram’s role begins. Your incoming student status is announced through the “UMiami 2030” pages, and the image starts immediately.

At a school like UM, this curated image isn’t harmless — it dictates who gets social opportunities and influence.

A post that you have been to Ultra projects that you love to go out, and have no problem spending money doing so. Having your SolidCore or Strava as one of your highlights tells the world that you love to work out.

Both of these are simply assumptions based on posts, but it’s hard to invalidate these judgments when it is all a person actually has to judge you on.

When deciding who to invite to Factory Town next Wednesday, the person who posted at Ultra is likely the one chosen. When choosing who to work out with, the person with a SolidCore post is the one you text. When you post, people respond, and at UM, those responses are a social currency.

Going out in Miami is vast and wide; we have the typical college option of Greek life, as well as the endless possibilities of city life. Every part of it, however, has a touch of Instagram involvement.

“When I post with my friends in club dresses, usually promoters will swipe up with an invite somewhere, or at least like the story,” UM student Ami Bouzaglo said.

Instagram gets your face and existence out there to promoters, gaining more invites to more exclusive events. As for Greek life, sororities ask for your username during sign-ups, and having a “cool girl” feed is presumed to boost your chances at the house you want.

Whether you want people to think you came to Miami for the education and weather, or if you want them to think you came for the raves and yachts, Instagram is the place to let everyone know.

People are adaptive to the habits they see you post on social media, and how you want to be perceived is what you post on your Instagram.

Before college, it was a reflection of who you were at home. Now in college, it shows everyone if you went on a yacht, to a nice dinner, to the beach, or even if you watched the sunset on campus, to let them know what you are interested in doing.

In a culture built on perception, your Instagram, whether it is representative of you or not, can change your whole college experience.

Evans and Cuvet lead Canes to 6-3 Friday night road win over Stanford

Omar Pinto

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April 19, 2026

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Evans and Cuvet lead Canes to 6-3 Friday night road win over Stanford

In the wee hours of the morning on the East Coast, the Hurricanes took down the Stanford Cardinal 6-3 in Palo Alto, Calif. The win saw the Canes improve to 28-10 on the year and 9-7 in conference play.

Starting pitcher Rob Evans took charge for the Hurricanes, throwing a career-high 7.2 innings, allowing just four hits and two runs, all while earning eight strikeouts.

Junior third baseman Daniel Cuvet handled things on the offensive end, with three hits and two RBIs on the night.

The Hurricanes started out hot, scoring twice in the first inning thanks to an Alex Sosa RBI ground out and Derek Williams RBI sac fly to score another.

Pitching stayed strong until the bottom of the third when Stanford struck back, as Japanese phenom Rintaro Sasako ripped an RB single to left center field.

The Hurricanes responded quickly in the fourth. After a scorching double from Derek Williams, Brylan West fired a single right back up the middle, bringing home Williams. West moved to third on back-to-back groundouts and scored on a Parker Warren balk to give UM a 4-1 lead.

Defense and pitching took charge for both teams the following couple of innings. However, after over six innings of practically being untouched, the Cardinal finally got the best of Evans, with Eric Jeon launching a home run to deep left, bringing the score to 4-2.

The ninth inning saw Miami gain some insurance thanks to Cuvet, who launched a double to deep left center, scoring two, and making the game more or less out of reach for the Cardinal.

Stanford mustered just one run in the bottom half of the inning, and Miami walked away with a hard-fought conference victory.

Miami will look to get another series win against Stanford on ACCNX this weekend.

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