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I am more conservative than my grandma

Amalia Knoll
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I am more conservative than my grandma

Believe it or not, I am more conservative than my grandma. A few weeks ago, I was arguing with her on the phone about politics. We agreed to disagree, and let me tell you why. 

I was raised in Washington, D.C., in an extremely liberal household. Living in the nation’s capital propelled my interest in politics from a very young age. I can even recall debating with my classmates about the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries when I was in the fourth grade. I really started to get involved in politics during middle school. 

I would spend my free time phoning voters in swing states on behalf of Democratic candidates. I was a fierce believer in the Democratic Party and an advocate for progressive values. But my political position started to shift at the end of high school and even more following recent events. 

Lately, some Democrats have been straying from sanity, neglecting reality and promoting radicalism that is further polarizing the nation. 

I was absolutely horrified by my former high school classmates’ reactions to Charlie Kirk’s assassination. They were posting things like “Hallelujah,” “Only one more left” and “He got what he deserved.”Whether or not you agreed with Charlie Kirk, he had a family whose lives are now ruined by a tragedy people are celebrating. 

Under very different circumstances, I lost my father when I was 11. As a little girl, I had to bear the emotional burden of losing him, which was not fair to me. Charlie Kirk left behind two young children who will now have to take on that same emotional burden, which is also not fair to them. 

Not surprisingly, all of the people who promoted these disgusting sentiments are Democrats. A few years ago, I would’ve been flabbergasted by their comments, but I have come to realize that they’re expected. When former United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was murdered last year, members of the Democratic Party acted similarly. MSNBC even published an article stating that the romanticizing of Luigi Mangione was out of control. 

The Democratic Party is losing its humanity. I will admit, I don’t think all are like this. I even saw some Democrats post on Instagram honoring Charlie Kirk last week. But  from what I’ve observed, many of the young Democrats  subscribe to extremism. This is beyond frightening to me given that they are the future leaders of the Democratic Party. 

Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, I called my grandma to rant about Democrats and we ended up getting into an argument. My grandma was raised during the Civil Rights Movement. As a young Jew in Brooklyn, she revered figures like Martin Luther King Jr. for advancing racial justice at a time when equality seemed so far from reach. 

During the early 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. pressured Democrats in the government, including John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, leading to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. After this, the Democratic Party gained a reputation for promoting justice, which I believed was pretty accurate. Now, I am not so sure. 

Do not get me wrong, I do not think the Republican Party is great either. In fact, I was absolutely horrified upon learning that the FCC had pressured ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s show over his comments about Charlie Kirk. Even though the show has since been put back on the air, this was a clear attempt to infringe on free speech in America. That said, Democrats cannot claim to be taking the moral high ground and then celebrate when a political activist they disagree with gets assassinated.

The problem stems from Democrats and Republicans who are hesitant to criticize their party, fearing it will undermine their chances during election season. The result is political extremism. 

My grandma continues to believe that the Democratic Party stands for justice. She believes that the far left’s reaction to Charlie Kirk’s death represents a minority opinion within the party that will remain contained. I disagree. 

We do agree on one thing: that extremism, no matter its source, is detrimental to American society and will ruin our democracy. But only if we allow it to.

Takeaways from Miami’s bounce-back win against Stanford

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Takeaways from Miami’s bounce-back win against Stanford

The Miami Hurricanes dominated the Stanford Cardinal 42-7 on Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium, a bounce-back win which comes after UM’s first loss of the season at the hands of Louisville last week. 

After getting off to a slow start with the game tied at 7-7 heading into the break, Miami commanded the second half, tallying 35 points and 228 total yards, while containing the Stanford offense to 52 yards.

This win is huge in restoring confidence in the program and reminding everyone that even after a loss, the mission is still the same — 1-0 every week.

Defense dominates after a rough first drive

The Hurricane defense started the night in an unideal fashion, giving up a clinical 74 yard touchdown drive to the Cardinal offense on their opening drive of the game. 

However, the rest of the game was a different story — utter and complete domination.

After that first drive, Miami never let the Stanford offense back into the endzone again and limited  eight of Stanford’s ten remaining drives to less than ten yards. Not to mention that the ’Canes snagged two interceptions on the night from sophomore cornerback Xavier Lucas and senior linebacker Wesley Bissainthe.

Typically when nearly half of a team’s total yardage comes in one drive that must mean the defense had changed their gameplan, right? Well, according to players that was not the case.

In the post-game press conference, Bissainthe and Lucas were asked about what changed for the defense after the first drive and one word came up more than anything else: “execute.” 

After the score they kept their composure and just “executed” the gameplan to the levels expected of Miami football.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Sophomore Defensive Lineman celebrates after a sack on October 26, 2025.

Not once, not twice, but three times; Fletcher has a career night

The previous two games going into the Stanford matchup were tough on the Miami running back room, rushing for only a combined 160 yards across the two matchups.

Fortunately, Saturday’s bounce-back game was a bounce-back for the running back room as well. 

The ’Canes rushed for 199 yards and five touchdowns with more than half of both those stats produced by lead back, Mark Fletcher Jr.

Fletcher had himself a career night, rushing 23 times for 106 yards, while making his way into the endzone on three different occasions, which is a personal high for him. 

His three-touchdown night marked not only a career-best performance, but it also moved him into prestigious territory on the Miami all-time record books. Fletcher now sits at 23 career rushing touchdowns, which moves him past 2001 champion Clinton Portis for 10th all-time in a UM career. 

With at least six games left in his Miami career, Fletcher could find himself near the top of the list before it is all said and done.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Junior Runningback Mark Fletcher Jr. celebrates after a touchdown on October 26, 2025.

Rookie of the year, Toney cannot be stopped

It seems like Malachi Toney will be the hottest topic nearly every week for the remainder of the season. 

The freshman wide receiver continued his top form this week as he led the team in all-purpose yards, totaling 138 yards on the night. And in usual fashion, those yards came from everywhere on the field. Toney had five receptions for 52 yards, he rushed for 13 yards and he returned two punts for an impressive 73 yards combined. 

Even though there is no Freshman of the Year award for college football, Toney would be hard to beat. 

On the season, he has 43 receptions for 562 receiving yards (Second among freshmen and first among true freshmen in the country), three receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Toney is red-hot and does not seem like slowing down as he aims for the Miami freshman single season receiving yard record set by Ahmmon Richards back in 2016 when he had 934 yards.

Miami heads out of the state for the first time this season next week, visiting the SMU Mustangs (5-3, 3-1 ACC) in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, Nov. 1. Kickoff at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

The chilling details behind the body found in singer D4vd’s car

Vivian Amoia and Charlotte Balcells
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The chilling details behind the body found in singer D4vd’s car

A body was found in the back of a tesla registered to singer D4vd’s car on Sept. 8, after it was towed for being parked over 72 hours in Hollywood Hills. 

The car had been parked there for weeks while D4vd was on tour, before a stench was reported coming from the vehicle. The smell came from the body in his trunk.That body was later identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Once the body was identified on Sept. 17, D4vd canceled his Seattle show and the FBI searched his home. Two days later the rest of the tour in the U.S. was canceled, and on Sept. 22, the remaining tour dates outside of the U.S. were canceled. 

D4vd, full name David Anthony Burke, was born on May 28, 2005 in Queens, NY. His music career began when he decided to use his own music as the background of Fortnite montages to avoid copyright. 

His music hit streaming sites in Nov 2021, and he is best known for his songs “Here With Me” and “Romantic Homicide.”

D4vd was speculated to have a romantic relationship withHernandez, who was 15-years-old. Many users on Tik Tok did some digging on d4vd’s digital footprint and uncovered chilling details. 

One of them being an unreleased song entitled, “Celeste_Demo unfin”. Users also found that d4vd had also released songs for the last couple of years on Hernandez’s birthday Sept. 7. 

Both Celeste and d4vd had matching tattoos which read, “Shhhh.” This was later revealed to authorities by Rivas’ mother in order to identify her body.

Celeste’s brother confirmed the two met on social media when she was 12. The singer’s friends also confirmed that they thought she was 19 since d4vd and Hernandez were spotted together at multiple age restricted events. 

“There’s just [something]  wrong with this case, it’s so unsettling,” TikTok user @stvrlight_07 said under a post about the case.

D4vd is not currently being charged with any crimes and has not been named as a person of interest according to LAPD. Until the cause of death is determined, there is no culpability beyond concealment of a body.

D4vd has hired high profile criminal defense attorney Blair Beck to represent him. 

It seems d4vd is staying under the radar at the moment with his tour cancelled. He also hasn’t posted on Instagram since Rivas’ body was found.
Her family speaks out saying they are, “heartbroken.” They have created a GoFundMe to raise money to put her to rest.

Billie Eilish hits Miami with a night to remember

Keira Faddis
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Billie Eilish hits Miami with a night to remember

Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour” hit me with intense energy at the Kaseya Center on Oct. 9. From opener Tom Odell to the final seconds of “Birds of a Feather,” the show’s closing song, it was hard to stop crying. 

Even before the show started, Eilish impressed me with her sustainability efforts that are a part of the tour. 

After getting their tickets scanned, fans were welcomed to shop official tour merch, made with recycled materials, including recycled cotton for t-shirts and recycled vinyl for record albums. 

On the second level of the arena, Eilish’s sustainability efforts were made known at education booths, featuring QR codes with links to surveys, where fans were encouraged to think about their impacts. 

After completing one survey, fans were entered into a raffle to win a guitar played by Eilish on the tour. 

The first time Eilish had a show in Miami was during her, “Where Do We Go?” World Tour in March of 2020, just before COVID-19 canceled the rest of her tour dates. It was clear that Miami missed her. 

More than 19,000 fans filled the arena. They all erupted into screams when Eilish appeared on stage for “Chihiro,” her first song of the night. High energy, flashing lights and moving screens captivated the audience for more than 20 songs. 

One of my favorite parts of the show was a fan project during the song “Wildflower.” Fans passed out colored tape to put over phone flashlights, and when the song came on, a rainbow illuminated the arena. 

Eilish was very interactive with the crowd, asking fans to put up their flashlights to get a better look at the fan project. There was a portion of the show where fans went silent for about a minute while Eilish harmonized with herself using a looping machine for the intro to, “When the Party’s Over.” 

She even gave fans permission to sit down for a three song acoustic segment of “Your Power,” “Skinny” and “TV.” 

The night ended with confetti flying through the air during “Birds of a Feather,” and my post-concert depression immediately began to sink in. 

Overall, Eilish’s show was the perfect balance of emotional depth and electrifying energy. Her connection with the crowd made the night unforgettable. If you ever have the chance to go see her, you don’t want to miss it.

Miami Swim and Dive overcomes Rutgers, falls to Arkansas in tri-meet

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Miami Swim and Dive overcomes Rutgers, falls to Arkansas in tri-meet

The Miami Hurricanes made waves up north this weekend, splitting their tri-meet against Rutgers and Arkansas in New Brunswick, N.J. Although Miami took down the hosting Scarlet Knights 186–166, it fell to the Razorbacks 249–102.

Ashlyn Massey led the charge with a dominant double in the butterfly events, winning both the 100-yard fly (52.53), UM’s first individual win in the event, as well as the 200-yard fly (1:58.30). Previously a NCAA Championships qualifier, Massey is expected to go all the way this season. 

Freshman Isabelle Videment showed off her speed with a runner-up finish in the 50-yard freestyle (22.79). Redshirt Senior Savannah Barr scored valuable points with a third-place finish (1:48.83) in the 200-yard freestyle.

Sophie Lenze nearly had the distance crown in her grasp in the 1,000-yard freestyle but ultimately finished second (10:03.46). 

Miami got a strong start in the 400-yard medley relay, where Leah Treglia, Zofia Sobczak, Ashlyn Massey, and Savannah Barr powered to second place (3:41.31). 

Treglia added a third-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke (55.05), and Sobczak placed third in the 200-yard breaststroke (2:14.56). 

On the boards, Chiara Pellacani continued to shine, earning second in the 1-meter dive (300.60).

On Oct. 31, Miami returns home for a Halloween showdown, hosting Florida Southern at the Whitten Pool. First splash is set for 2 p.m.. 

Hurricanes get back in the win column with 42-7 victory over Stanford

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Hurricanes get back in the win column with 42-7 victory over Stanford

Donning camouflage uniforms on Military Appreciation Night, the No. 9 Miami Hurricanes scored 42 unanswered points against the Stanford Cardinal in a 42-7 win.

After a slow first half that saw the score even at 7-7, the tide turned in favor of Miami after an interception from senior linebacker Wesley Bissainthe midway through the third quarter. 

The interception led directly to a three yard touchdown run from junior running back Mark Fletcher Jr. to make the score 21-7. 

Another touchdown from Fletcher followed, which marked the first time in his career where the Fort Lauderdale native rushed for three touchdowns and marked his sixth multi-touchdown performance.

Fletcher ended the night with 106 yards on the ground as the Hurricanes rushed for 199 yards in total.

Sophomore Jordan Lyle also got in on the scoring with a 17-yard touchdown run to blow the score open to 35-7. 

Lyle’s score was sixth-year redshirt senior quarterback Carson Beck’s last drive of the night. He finished the game with 21-for-28 passing for 189 yards and a touchdown pass, a nice bounce-back performance for the veteran.

“They’re [teammates] going to war with me every single day at practice and at the game,” Beck said. “This is one big family, brought together with the same goal and the same opportunities each and every day.”

Beck’s lone touchdown pass came near the end of the second quarter. He connected with fellow sixth-year redshirt senior wideout CJ Daniels in the corner of the endzone for a five-yard score to tie the game. 

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Sixth Year Redshirt Senior Wide Reciever CJ Daniels makes an incredible catch over a Stanford cornerback on October 26, 2025.

The seven points would be Miami’s only in the first half, a stagnant half from both sides. 

Miami (6-1, 2-1 ACC) struggled early on in the game, playing similar to its 24-21 loss to Louisville a week ago. In the first five minutes of the game, the Hurricanes committed two penalties, an issue that has been plaguing them all season.

Following a missed 43-yard field goal from Carter Davis, the Cardinal offense started the game hot. Stanford (3-5, 2-3 ACC) finished a 12-play, 74-yard drive with a nine-yard touchdown catch from Caden High. 

The Cardinal amassed four first downs on its opening drive. Throughout the rest of the game, Stanford combined for four downs. In the second half, the Cardinal combined for 47 total yards, including -1 total yards in the third.

Miami’s defense had a bounce back performance after poor play against Louisville. Redshirt senior quarterback Ben Gulbranson struggled to get anything going after the first drive. The Oregon State transfer finished the evening completing 9-of-21 passes for 50 yards, throwing for one touchdown and two interceptions.

Late in the third quarter down 14, Gulbranson looked for receiver CJ Williams on the sideline to convert a huge third down. While throwing it to Williams, sophomore cornerback Xavier Lucas intercepted the pass, giving the ’Canes a chance to put it out of reach.

The Wisconsin transfer from Fort Lauderdale was everywhere on the field on Saturday. The defensive back finished with three tackles, one sack, and one interception.

One concern entering the game was the running play, with poor early-down runs stalling drives last week. Tonight, the backs were exceptionally strong in the trenches, consistently falling forward for extra yardage. Seven total rushers were used in Miami’s rout of the Cardinal.

“The run game, as the game goes on, should get better,” Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said.  “I think Fletcher showed why he is such a great player and important to this football team.”

True freshman wideout Malachi Toney continued to shine as he had two crucial punt returns for 31 and 42 yards, respectively.

 The 18-year old finished the evening with five catches for 52 yards, exploding in the second half. 

“He’s amazing,” Fletcher said. “ He’s out there moving like a vet. You know he’s truly blessed man.”

In a passing offensive primarily consisting of Toney and Daniels, fifth-year senior wideout Tony Johnson led the team in receiving, racking up 69 yards.

The second half performance was exactly what the Hurricanes needed as every matchup for the rest of the season is essentially a playoff game. Carrying momentum will be crucial as Miami travels out of state for three of its remaining five games.

UM will travel out of state for the first time this season as it gets ready for a matchup against SMU in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 1 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Sixth Year Redshirt Senior Wide Reciever CJ Daniels celebrates with teammate Tony Johnson after a big play on October 26, 2025.

Hurricanes Volleyball gets back in the win column with five-set win over Virginia Tech

Olivia Attalla
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Hurricanes Volleyball gets back in the win column with five-set win over Virginia Tech

After three straight losses, the Miami Hurricanes Volleyball team were ready to bounce back against the Virginia Tech Hokies, winning a five-set match at the Knight Sports Complex

The first set was all Hurricanes with Miami senior Flormarie Heredia Colon leading the way. The Dominican Republic native was on fire the entire game tallying 37 kills, a fitting performance as the game was dedicated to celebrating international athletes.

After Miami took the first set 25-23, the second set continued strong with the Hurricanes dominating and taking the Hokies by a score 25-17. 

Another star from this game was Ariana Rodriguez, as the sophomore matched her career high with 50 assists and 11 digs. 

The Hokies clawed back two sets to tie the game, winning 25-22 and 25-20 to take the match to a winner take all fifth set.

And in set 5 the Hurricanes were ready to take over from start to finish. With the help of Heredia Colon, Rodriguez and Naylani Feliciano, the trio sealed Miami’s win 15-10. 

The ’Canes will remain home to play against the Virginia Cavaliers on Sunday in a Pink Night game honoring breast cancer awareness month.  

TMH Staff Predictions for Miami-Stanford

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TMH Staff Predictions for Miami-Stanford

Sebastian Font, Co-Sports Editor

The Hurricanes were punched in the mouth last week, stunned at home against a then-unranked Louisville Cardinal side.

The run game was pathetic, penalties killer, and all of that goes without mentioning quarterback Carson Beck’s four interceptions.

But with all that negativity, Miami has the opportunity to flip the script this weekend at home against a Stanford side that is still searching for its first road win.

UM will likely return to its identity in the run game against a banged up Stanford side that’s allowing 117.3 rushing yards per game. Expect the Hurricanes to lean on the depth in their backfield to wear down the Cardinal, utilizing the likes of Mark Fletcher Jr., CharMar Brown and Jordan Lyle.

Another major focus on this game will rest squarely on Beck’s shoulders. On multiple of his interceptions last week, the veteran had wide-open alternatives and must return to the simple plays if the ’Canes want to get back on track.

Expect Miami to pull away in this one with all their depth and desperation.

Final Score: Miami 48, Stanford 10

Jayden Gonzalez, Co-Sports Editor

Following a devastating 24-21 loss to Louisville on Friday night, No. 9 Miami is in desperate need of a bounce back. Fortunately, Stanford should be an ideal tune up game for the Hurricanes. The Cardinal is banged up on all sides of the ball, having 16 players already ruled out of Saturday’s contest. Paired with a 3,000 mile flight across the country, Stanford poses an easy threat for Miami.

Regardless, every football game for the rest of the season for UM should be treated as a playoff game. For the ’Canes to win, quarterback Carson Beck must return to his old form of making smart and calculated decisions to his playmakers. The Georgia transfer threw four picks on Friday and has to bounce back for the ’Canes to win. 

The run game also has to get back on track after back-to-back poor performances. Expect a healthy mix of Mark Fletcher Jr., Marty Brown, and Jordan Lyle against a Stanford team that allows 117.3 rushing yards per game.

Final Score: Miami 41 – Stanford 14

Bella Armstrong, Contributing Writer

After a gut-wrenching 24-21 loss at home to Louisville last week, No. 9 Miami enters this weekend’s matchup against Stanford with urgency. 

The Hurricanes know this game isn’t just about another win on the schedule — it’s a chance to get back on track and send a message that last week’s slip-up was an anomaly and not the new trend. If Miami wants to have a real shot at the college football playoffs, the work starts now. 

Meanwhile Stanford is coming off an impressive 20-13 home upset against Florida State and heads into Miami searching for another win. The Cardinal bring energy — and an interim head coach in Frank Reich who relishes big-stage moments.

But the road trip to South Florida against a ranked opponent who now has something to prove, will ultimately stretch their limits.

Miami wins comfortably by dominating early. And there is the potential for conservative play-calling once the Hurricanes are ahead to prevent offensive communication mistakes. 

Still, coasting won’t cut it against Stanford, a team hungry for validation and a rattling upset. Miami needs to prove it can finish games the way championship contenders do — they’ll need a statement.

Final Score: Miami 34, Stanford 11

Anirudh Kannan, Contributing Writer

Coming off their first loss of the year against Louisville, the Hurricanes will be looking to rebound at home this Saturday against the Cardinal. 

Miami’s offense was explosive at times last week, but the run game failed to get going and quarterback Carson Beck threw four interceptions in his worst performance this season. 

Meanwhile, Stanford is coming off of their best win of the year, a gritty 20-13 victory over Florida State thanks to a stout defensive performance and a 100 yard rushing game from freshman running back Cole Tabb. 

Stanford has momentum on their side and will have a shot at handing Miami their second loss in as many weeks, but the combination of UM’s playmakers on offense along with their fearsome defensive line will prove to be too much for the Cardinal to handle.

The Hurricanes’ advantages in the trenches and at the skill positions may even turn this one into a blowout.

Final Score: Miami 35, Stanford 3

Olivia Attalla, Contributing Writer

After a heartbreaking loss for the Miami Hurricanes against Louisville, they are ready to get back on track and get right against Stanford. 

Miami quarterback Carson Beck threw four interceptions last game, one of them game-ending on the Hurricanes possible game-tying drive.Like Beck, the Hurricanes offensive and defensive line have to step it up tomorrow and return to their form before Louisville.

Prior to last week’s game, the Hurricanes were No.2 in the AP Poll, falling to No.9 after last week’s 24-21 loss. On the other side, Stanford is coming off a win against a reeling FSU side.

The ’Canes will get back to winning ways, but can’t underestimate the underdog team.

Final Score: Miami 27, Stanford 17

Miami soccer upsets defending national champion UNC, 2–1, for first ACC victory

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Miami soccer upsets defending national champion UNC, 2–1, for first ACC victory

Under the lights of a capacity crowd at Cobb Stadium, the Miami Hurricanes topped the reigning national champions, No. 23 North Carolina, 2-1. The landmark victory on Thursday marked the ‘Canes first conference win after eight games of ACC competition, arriving on the night of their final home fixture of the season. 

Miami (7-8-2, 1-7-1 ACC) was steered by massive performances from freshman Teegan Melenhorst and sophomore transfer Cisel Akgül, who each recorded their first goals of 2025. 

Despite being tasked with defending the Tar Heels’ loaded attacking unit, headlined by 2024 MAC Hermann trophy winner Kate Faase and leading goal-scorer Olivia Thomas, UM’s back line held firm throughout the first half, limiting UNC (10-6-0, 4-4-0 ACC) to just two shots on goal. The Hurricanes held the 23-time title winners scoreless, remaining deadlocked at 0-0 going into the break.

Then, in the 50th minute, Miami drew first blood. 

Against the rhythm of play, left winger Caroline Hood triggered a counter attack, pushing it forward to Moira Flynn past the center circle. With her back to goal and a defender applying tight pressure, Flynn retained possession in the hold-up and knocked a square pass across to Melenhorst, who crafted enough space on the half-turn to rifle a shot into the bottom left corner. The Canadian international’s first collegiate goal gave the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead. 

Antonia Botta, Contributing Photographer // Redshirt sophomore forward Moira Flynn gets past a UNC player at Cobb Stadium on Oct. 23, 2025.

But it didn’t take long for the Tar Heels to answer back. 

After a barrage of chances signaled an equalizer was imminent, North Carolina found its breakthrough in the 67th minute. Assisted by Faase and Thomas, Ullmark latched onto a ricochet inside the box and poked it past goalkeeper Atlee Olofson to level the score at one apiece. 

Over the ensuing nine minutes, UNC reasserted control, stretching Miami’s midfield and defensive lines with relentless waves of attack from both flanks. The Tar Heels dominated with lopsided possession, dictating play as they hunted for the go-ahead goal. 

That was until Akgül shifted the balance. 

Flicked in behind by midfielder Sarah Greiner from a goal kick, Akgül surged forward on a breakaway, brushing off three incoming defenders. The Flagler transfer nutmegged the Tar Heels’ center back and dispatched an off-balance shot towards the left post that North Carolina goalkeeper Hannah Johann deflected into the side netting, placing Miami back in front in the 76th minute with a 2-1 advantage. 

Antonia Botta, Contributing Photographer // University of Miami player leaps into a jump header at Cobb Stadium on Oct. 23, 2025.

Akgül’s finish proved to be decisive, as the ‘Canes’ resolute defending withstood the champions’ late frenzy, bringing their ACC winless streak to an end. 

With the victory, Miami improves to a 7-8-2 record on the season, while North Carolina falls to 10-6 and 4-4 in conference play. The Hurricanes will look to close out their season on the road with an emphatic win against Virginia Tech on Oct. 30. Kickoff in Blacksburg, Va. is slated for 7 p.m. on the ACC Digital Network. 

Louisville Catastrophe + Stanford Preview with Sports Illustrated’s Luca Mazzie & Dylan Grausz

Liam Hickey and Zach Cohen
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Zach and Liam analyze Miami’s loss to Louisville and discuss what needs to change for the Hurricanes to succeed. The duo also looks ahead to Stanford as they talk to Dylan Grausz and Luca Mazzie from the Stanford Sports Illustrated page.

Watch on YouTube

News Brief: Campus Safety and Government Shutdown

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In this episode of Catch Up Canes, host Sophia Metzner breaks down two stories shaping student life right now — reports of package theft at The Cloisters apartment complex and the ripple effects of the federal government shutdown that began October 1. From off-campus security concerns to potential delays in federal work-study, internships, and research funding, Sophia connects how both local and national issues directly affect UM students. Whether you live in student housing or rely on federal aid, this episode unpacks what you need to know to stay informed and prepared.

Gorfin: How Miami soccer can find success against No. 23 UNC

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Gorfin: How Miami soccer can find success against No. 23 UNC

A winless Miami women’s soccer team finds itslef searching for a result against the reigning national champion No. 23 North Carolina this Thursday at Cobb Stadium.

UNC are the most successful team in NCAA women’s soccer history, having won 23 national titles out of the championship’s 43-year lifetime. The Tar Heels are marked by their immense attacking play, having two of the best forwards in the country in No. 13 Kate Faasse and No. 33 Olivia Thomas.

Faasse is the reigning Hermann Trophy winner, the most prestigious award in women’s college soccer. She was also named to the United Soccer Coaches’ All-American First Team in 2024 and led the nation’s scoring charts with 20 competitive goals that campaign. This season, she has tallied eight goals and four assists in 15 starts, despite being repositioned out wide.

Faasse’s replacement up-front has been star-striker Thomas, who has found the net 11 times so far this season. To take the position of the best player in the country last season is no easy feat, but upon watching Thomas play, it is clear as to why she has been prioritized. Her ball-striking is among the best in the nation, her ball-carrying is elite, and her physicality in hold-up and on-running situations is top-tier.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Graduate Forward Brie Severns Celebrates with teammate Sarah Greiner after a goal on October 19, 2025.

This duo at the helm of UNC’s frontline is more than formidable, and with the immensely creative No. 7 Linda Ullmark supporting from the 10 position, the Tar Heels pose a considerable threat to the ‘Canes’ back four.

However, UNC are severely underwhelming defensively. Their only clean sheet in the ACC came against SMU (who were also the only team Miami held to a shutout), and when reviewing their fixtures, the defense and midfield’s constant failure to track opposition runners is astounding. Lackadaiscal marking on corners and transitions have been a common theme throughout all of UNC’s ACC matches, causing them to concede four goals to Notre Dame, three to Duke, and even concede against offensively poor teams like Boston College and Pitt.

These defensive frailties will provide Miami with consistent opportunities to create chances in-transition, a game-state that heavily suits the Hurricanes’ style. This potential strength, alongside the fact that Miami have nothing else to lose this ACC season, means that the Hurricanes can express themselves and play on the front foot this game, helping to bring out their best qualities of ball-delivery and forward-running.

Obviously, Miami should look to keep the same strong out-of-possession play that they showed against Stanford. Yet, the objective should always be to play progressively, as playing within themselves will only result in the opposition compounding chances and eventually finding the net, as was the case another strong attack in FSU.

To achieve this forward-minded play, a potential lineup could look like:

Defense – No. 33 Atlee Olofson, No. 5 Amanda Peck, #2 Emilie Simpson, No. 14 Taylor Maxwell

Midfield – No. 13 Crosby Nicholson, No. 8 Ciara Alarcon, No. 16 Sarah Greiner

Attack – No. 12 Teegan Melenhorst, No. 22 Brie Severns, No. 17 Moira Flynn

This lineup feels like a culmination of the best performances from Miami’s last few games, with Melenhorst’s dynamism, Severns’s goalscoring, and Flynn’s impressive hold-up play making up a well-balanced front three to exploit UNC’s rocky back four.

Of course, scraping a result against the reigning NCAA champions will be no easy feat, and despite UNC’s defensive weaknesses, their possessional play is immense. Still, Miami should look to this game with excitement, as the Hurricanes have an opportunity to prove their offensive potential, while building on some of the qualities demonstrated last game.

Miami will take on the Tar Heels at Cobb Stadium on Thursday, October 23rd, at 7 p.m. in a game that will be streamed live on ACCNX.

Lorelei DiSanto @loreleis_lens, Contributing Photographer// Sophomore Ciara Alarcon leads the ball away from her Syracuse opponent at Cobb Stadium on Oct. 11, 2025.
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