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TMH Staff Predictions for Miami-Syracuse

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TMH Staff Predictions for Miami-Syracuse

Sebastian Font, Co-sports editor:

Miami has four games remaining this season, and they must win all four to even have a chance at the playoffs. With that being said, their fate is no longer in their hands, needing losses from teams ahead in the standings and a bit of chaos that only college football brings.

But the road begins on Saturday against Syracuse, a game which Miami absolutely needs to clean up their act.

Last week in their 26-20 loss to SMU, Miami racked up 12 penalties which completely debilitated the offense — that’s not how winning teams play football. 

The ’Canes must clean up their penalties if they wish to have any success this season, especially pre-snap.

Miami will look to jump out to an early lead and not look back, utilizing the dynamic efforts of wide receivers Malachi Toney and Jojo Trader who combined for 151 receiving yards on 14 receptions.

In all likelihood, the ’Canes will take this game against a much weaker opponent, but keep an eye on how they do so — a clean day of football will go a long way for this reeling Hurricane side.

Final Score: Miami 38, Syracuse 10

Bella Armstrong, Contributing Writer:

It’s Homecoming in Coral Gables, and Miami has something to prove. After a road trip gone biblically wrong in Dallas, the Hurricanes didn’t just lose to SMU — they lost their swagger, their ranking, and a little bit of their pride. Relegated to No. 18 in the nation, this team is in dire need of a statement win, and Syracuse just happens to be the unfortunate rebound.

The Orange are coming to Hard Rock 3-6, still figuring out what kind of team they want to be. Miami, on the other hand, knows exactly who they are — a squad that let one bad Saturday hijack the narrative. 

Expect the Hurricanes to take that personally.

Though Syracuse freshman cornerback Demetres Samuel Jr. is a legitimate threat, wide receiver Malachi Toney will silence the noise quickly. The Miami freshman has been one of the most dynamic and electrifying playmakers in college football this season. 

This offense is fast and physical, too angry to let another game slip. Homecoming means packed stands, passionate alumni and plenty of noise — the perfect storm for Miami to reassert itself as a national threat and playoff contender. Syracuse will put up a polite fight, but they’ll be lucky to leave Hard Rock without scorch marks.

Because to reclaim their swagger, the Hurricanes need to remind everyone why you don’t poke the U.

Final Score: Miami 38, Syracuse 13

Anirudh Kannan, Contributing Writer:

After a heartbreaking overtime road loss against SMU, Miami will hope to rebound this weekend in their homecoming game against Syracuse. 

The Orange are just 1-5 against fellow ACC opponents and 3-6 overall, but could play spoiler against a sputtering Hurricanes team that has lost two of their last three. 

Despite these recent setbacks, the ‘Canes still have a tremendous amount of talent on both sides of the football, whether it be defensive gamewrecker Reuben Bain Jr. or freshman wonder Malachi Toney. 

Miami will also be playing with their backs against the wall this weekend, as to have any chance at making the 2025 CFB playoffs, they will likely have to win out and have a number of external factors go their way. 

If the Hurricanes want to make a late run to save their season, they must begin to play more disciplined and sound football. There’s not much to indicate that they can’t start this Saturday against the Orange.

FInal Score: Miami 35, Syracuse 17

Olivia Attalla, Contributing Writer:

Now at No.18 in the AP Poll, the Hurricanes are ready to bounce back after another tough loss against SMU in Dallas.

Despite how Carson Beck has been struggling the past few weeks which included throwing a crucial interception in the red zone during overtime, the main problem was the amount of penalties against Miami throughout the game. 

In some positive news for the ’Canes, Malachi Toney has been nominated as a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. The freshman wide receiver has been a game charger for the UM offense, and will continue to make a significant impact for the rest of the season. 

Meanwhile Syracuse hasn’t had a good season at all, and their quarterback situation isn’t the best as for this game they will start Rickie Collins after Steve Angeli’s season ending injury. 

It should be an easy win for the  Hurricanes, but they shouldn’t underestimate the underdog. 

Final Score: Miami 41, Syracuse 11 

The Final Nail in the Coffin? Syracuse Preview with The Daily Orange’s Aiden Stepansky

Liam Hickey and Zach Cohen
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On this week’s episode of TMH Sportscast, Zach and Liam discuss the Hurricanes’ loss to SMU. The two are then joined by Aidan Stepansky from Syracuse’s student newspaper, The Daily Orange, to talk about Miami’s homecoming game against Syracuse.

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Miami MBB dominates Bethune-Cookman, winning 101-61 in blowout fashion

Liam Hickey
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Miami MBB dominates Bethune-Cookman, winning 101-61 in blowout fashion

Just three days removed from a closely contested season opener, Miami men’s basketball flipped the script against Bethune-Cookman, winning in an emphatic fashion. Spurred by dominant interior play, the Hurricanes hung triple digits on the visiting Wildcats, cruising to a 101-61 victory Thursday night at the Watsco Center. 

Guard Tre Donaldson led the squad in scoring with 23 points. Forward Malik Reneau finished with 22 points and five assists, and center Ernest Udeh Jr. nearly logged a double-double, notching eight points and corralling a team-high 10 rebounds. 

Bethune entered Thursday’s non-conference tilt on the heels of a wire-to-wire overtime loss to Auburn on Monday night, a team that had advanced to last year’s Final Four as a No. 1 seed in the 2024-25 NCAA Tournament. 

Despite their resilient efforts against the top-ranked Tigers three nights prior, the Wildcats found themselves physically outmatched against the ‘Canes, who had a considerable size advantage over their HBCU opponent. As a result, Miami’s frontcourt imposed its will in the low block, generating 58 points in the paint. 

Udeh was the main facilitator of Miami’s success on the inside, with all eight of his points coming off of dunks. The senior TCU transfer also recorded four blocks on the defensive end, forcing the Wildcats away from the lane all night. 

The Hurricanes set the tone early offensively and never looked back. 

Unlike its sluggish start against Jacksonville, the team opened on a 7-0 scoring barrage to begin the game. Midway through the first half, UM extended the lead to 11, pulling ahead 28-17 following guard Dante Allen going for 3-3 to score his first collegiate buckets. 

Bethune began to push the tempo in transition, but they were stymied by head coach Jai Lucas’ defense, who were able to track back quickly and force contested perimeter shots.

Photo Editor Brian Mulvey // Senior forward Malik Reneau blocks Bethune Cookman on Nov. 6, 2025.

In the last 3 minutes of the opening frame, Miami went on an 8-0 run to close out the first half, jumping out to a 50-31 advantage heading into the break. 

Tre Donaldson led all players through the first two quarters with 17 points through just 20 minutes of action.  

Entering the second half, UM picked up right where it left off, drilling the first three baskets of the final interval while continuing to force turnovers. The takeaways led to fast breaks down the other end, where true freshman Shelton Henderson connected on an alley-oop to Udeh, who brought down the hammer to go up 60-33. 

For the rest of the game, Miami’s impenetrable defense stood firm against the Wildcats, confining Bethune to chuck up low percentage shots from beyond the arc.                                                                                                                                                           

Offensively, Miami never relented either, continuously building on its lead despite Lucas employing a heavier rotation off the bench in the winding minutes.  

By the final horn, the Hurricanes had shot 59% from the floor and had connected from three-point range at a 47% clip. Their offensive efficiency finished off the charts, notching a 25-6 assist-to-turnover ratio.

Miami (2-0) will look to continue obliterating opponents around the rim in its next non-conference appearance Monday against Stetson University for Military Appreciation Night. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. on the ACC Network. 

Photo Editor Brian Mulvey // The Canes celebrate scoring against Bethune Cookman on Nov. 6, 2025.


News Brief: Key West arrests, janitors protest and micro influencer drama

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In this week’s news brief, Sophia covers recent news from The Miami Hurricane. Four students were arrested at Key West, service workers marched in downtown Coral Gables, and micro influencer drama takes over the campus.

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Second half push drives ‘Canes WBB to 74-41 win on Education Day against Bethune-Cookman

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Second half push drives ‘Canes WBB to 74-41 win on Education Day against Bethune-Cookman

Thursday morning the Miami Hurricanes welcomed thousands of local elementary school students for their 74-41 Education Day victory over the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats.

Despite some struggles in the early goings of the game, the ‘Canes defense took center stage in what went on to be a dominant victory. 

Miami kicked off the first quarter with a 6-0 run, having the offense flow through the paint with senior center Ra Shaya Kyle, who would end the first half with 10 points.

However, Bethune would quickly answer back through its work on the offensive glass. The Wildcats slowly pulled their way back in, getting the game within four. But, a nine-point run allowed the ‘Canes to go into the first quarter break with a 10-point lead. 

The second would bring trouble for Miami, as the Wildcats would outscore the ‘Canes 15-14 in the frame, bringing the lead down to single digits at the halftime break. 

Unlike the lights out three point shooting that Tricia Cullop’s team displayed Tuesday night against Hofstra, the squad would end the first half shooting just 2-9 from beyond the arc.

“I wish we were a little bit more shot selective,” said Cullop. “When shots aren’t falling I wish we’d execute the offense a little bit better, and maybe get an easier shot.”

The second half would bring a brand new look to the ‘Canes team, with a revitalized energy igniting a stifling full court press that caused the Wildcats to turn the ball over 16 times over the course of the game. 

Lorelei DiSanto @loreleis_lens, Contributing Photographer// Freshman Natalie Wetzel shoots for three points against Hofstra University in the Watsco Center on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

Freshman guard Natalie Wetzel, who left the game in the first half with a knee injury, would return in the second half totaling seven points on 100% shooting from the floor. 

“I love what Nat Wetzel brings to our team,” said Cullop. “She’s so smart and she can shoot it from the perimeter, she’s a good passer, she can rim run; just a very heady kid.”

A series of turnovers by the Wildcats allowed Cullop’s squad to continue to pour it on in the third, as Miami headed into the fourth quarter with a 17-point advantage. 

The ‘Canes would effectively end the matchup, kicking off the final frame by going on a 15-point tear, to go up by 32 and send the Wildcats home with a loss. 

Kyle led the way for Miami with her second double-double of the season, finishing the day off with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while sophomore returner Ahnay Adams would toss in a double digit scoring performance of her own, with 10 points on 3-6 shooting from the floor. 

After the game, coach Cullop took the time to thank the elementary school students and staff members for their attendance. 

“I just really love bringing the kids into this environment that they maybe don’t always get to be a part of” said Cullop. 

The Hurricanes improved to 2-0 on the new season, making this the ninth consecutive year that the program has started their season undefeated through the first two games. 

Miami will be back in action to end off a three-game homestand on Thursday, Nov. 13 against the Florida Atlantic Owls, before the team heads off to the Cayman Islands for the NBCA Showcase against Davidson and Iowa. Thursday’s tipoff at the Watsco Center is set for 7 p.m.

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

The problem with your student ticket

Tori Lopes
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The problem with your student ticket

It’s gameday. You have your outfit planned and scoped out the perfect seats ahead of time to cheer on UM’s football team. You leave your tailgate and walk through security. You’re all pumped up for the game and scan your student ticket. 

But you can’t get in because the student who sold you their ticket scammed you.

That was the reality of Ashton Weissman, a current junior at UM, who spent the entire first half of the UF vs. UM game standing outside Hard Rock stadium waiting with his friend. The ticket that was transferred to his friend had already been scanned for entry on another device. 

“We had to wait until half, and we woke up super early for GameDay that morning. We were super amped for the game, and it just really blew it for us,” Weissman said.

Weissman’s experience is one that was shared by many students that day and serves as a testament to the ridiculous ticketing policy. Students should be allowed to seamlessly transfer their “free” tickets to friends given how much students spend on their athletic fee. 

Student ticket scams have been on the rise and they are not just limited to our football games. These scams are only made worse by the policy that does not allow students to transfer their student tickets.

Of course, buying a ticket off of someone is always a risk because of this non-transferable ticket policy, but things would be made so much easier if students were just allowed to sell and transfer their tickets. 

Scams have happened at other UM events as well, notably at the fall and spring commencement ceremonies, which also have limited tickets. 

Though I am currently working towards my masters, I graduated from UM with my public health degree this past May. I was so proud and couldn’t wait to see the excitement on my family’s face, until I found out five weeks before graduation that I was at risk of not having my whole family attend the ceremony. 

I consistently called the ticket office for advice on how to get more tickets, and they advised me to reach out to students that are not using all of their tickets. Boy, what a frenzy that caused. 

My mother and I found ourselves begging for tickets in Facebook groups of parents and other UM students selling their unused graduation tickets. We saw prices as high as $150 per ticket, people auctioning off their tickets on other platforms like Snapchat, all of which were unregulated and, frankly, unfair. 

My mother reached back out to the ticket office outraged, asking how they were unable to give us more tickets for family members when students and their parents were blatantly profiting off of this desperate situation.

Their response? You guessed it, crickets. Thankfully, I was able to get  a couple of tickets from a friend of mine in the correct manner, but this is not the case for many students who are forced to seek out tickets in other ways. 

There need to be better practices in place. A change in how student tickets can be returned or exchanged is necessary.

Students should have the option to transfer tickets securely through an official UM platform to other students, ensuring that both parties are protected and the tickets remain valid. Establishing a regulated system would discourage scams and hold individuals accountable for dishonest reselling. 

Most importantly, it would restore fairness and trust in a process that’s meant to bring the UM community together, not divide it.

Attending a UM game or celebrating commencement should be moments of pride and unity, not frustration and distrust. 

Currently, the Student Tickets section of the Miami Hurricanes athletics website states, “For all full-time undergraduate students, the athletic fee is mandatory and was automatically paid during the enrollment process.” 

The website continued to state that “Graduate students and part-time undergraduate students have the opportunity to opt in and pay the athletic fee in order to claim complimentary tickets to Hurricanes athletic events.” 

The irony lies in the word “complimentary.” While the university labels student tickets as free, paying the mandatory athletic fee grants you access to obtain them, so “complimentary” might be a bit of a stretch.

At the bottom of the website, UM prompts students to contact the ticket office or the Dean of Students if they suspect a scam. Students are also advised to only claim students if they plan on attending, and that there is no return option on tickets. 

As students, we pay a lot of money in tuition to attend this school, on top of another fee to attend athletic events. If we are going to spend even more money to get to see our team for “free,” then why are we dismissed when we point out these scams? If we are paying for no intervention and no ability to give back unused tickets for fair transfer, then we should be able to opt out of the athletic fee and sell our student tickets as we please. 

Of course, selling your student ticket leads down a rabbit hole of issues. It is disadvantageous to students who face financial strain and undermines community spirit.

The athletic fee ensures that students financially contribute to their access to tickets, confirming that these tickets are not truly free. However, not enforcing a system for ticket reselling undermines the fairness of the system and diminishes the value of paying the required fee.

By implementing a secure and transparent ticket exchange system, the university can protect students from being scammed while promoting fairness and integrity. After all, these events are about community and it’s time the ticketing process reflected that same spirit.

No. 14 Miami Defeats FSU as Heredia Colon Shatters Record

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No. 14 Miami Defeats FSU as Heredia Colon Shatters Record

The Miami Hurricanes took the court against the Florida State Seminoles Wednesday night at the Knight Sports Complex.

Not only was this an incredible match by the volleyball team, but Senior Floremarie Heredia Colon broke the school record for the most kills in a match, with 42 on the night.

Ranked at No. 14, Miami came out strong and tensions were high going into the rivalry game. 

With the two teams going back and forth, the fight for the first set grew more intense. Redshirt sophomore Ariana Rodriguez worked hard on the defensive end with 4 digs, and Heredia Colon fought on the offense with 6 kills in the set.

Despite their efforts, the Seminoles took the first set with a 25-22 win over the ’Canes.

However, the Hurricanes were hunting for a win and didn’t back down. 

Going serve for serve with points all the way until the end, Miami’s offense took charge during the second set, led by Heredia Colon, who racked up 17 kills. 

After many time-outs and point challenges, Miami was able to pull through a second-set win with a score of 25-23, tying the match 1-1.

In the third set, the Hurricanes beat FSU going 25-21.

Senior middle blocker Talia Wilson had stand-out serving efforts with 3 aces in the game.

The Seminoles looked to make a comeback and put a stop to the Hurricanes momentum in the fourth set. And they were able to do just that, winning the set 25-23, bringing the game to a 2-2 tie.

As the team pushed on, Rodriguez led the team in blocks with 5, assists with 48 and digs with 18.

The Hurricanes began the exciting, high-intensity fifth set on a mission to secure the win. 

Leading the match, Miami was up 8-7 during the court switch and they didn’t stop there. The Hurricanes were at 14-10 looking to make the final play and lock it down. 

An incredible kill was made by Heredia Colon, but the point was awarded to the Seminoles, bringing the score to 14-11. The point was challenged and after further review, the call was reversed and the point was given to the Hurricanes, sending the crowd into an eruption of cheers as Miami took the 15-10 set win and overall match triumph.

The Hurricanes will take on the Seminoles again this Saturday in Tallahassee at 1 p.m.

Miami Hurricanes volleyball team celebrates victory over FGCU on Sept. 19, 2025 at the Knight Sports Complex. Photo Credit: @CanesVB via X

No. 18 Miami looks to bounce back with Homecoming game against Syracuse

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No. 18 Miami looks to bounce back with Homecoming game against Syracuse

Coming off a disappointing loss against SMU, the No.18 Miami Hurricanes find themselves searching for answers for the second time in the last three weeks. After a season that started so promising, Miami is once again on the outside looking in to make the College Football Playoffs with four games left.

Needing to rebound on all fronts, Miami (6-2, 2-2 ACC) is faced with a struggling opponent in the Syracuse Orange (3-6, 1-5 ACC). With playoff hopes on the ropes, the Hurricanes need a dominant home performance.

After an encouraging 3-1 start for the Orange, the season has gone downhill after starting quarterback Steve Angeli suffered a season-ending achilles injury in a Week 4 34-21 victory over Clemson. Since claiming victory over the Tigers, Syracuse has lost five straight games and are looking inward to end the season on a positive.

Orange head coach Fran Brown announced over the last week that team made several coaching changes, looking for anything to jumpstart a lost season. The offensive coaching staff has been shuffled around, with wide receiver coach and passing game coordinator Myles White being relived of his duties and several other coaches being moved around positions.

These changes from Syracuse have been needed, as the offense has yet to score 20 points in a game during the five-game losing streak. Following the injury to Angeli, Brown turned to sophomore quarterback Rickie Collins. Collins struggled for the Orange, throwing eight interceptions while tallying just four touchdowns and dropping four straight games.

Last week, Brown turned to walk-on quarterback Joseph Filardi, a Long Island native who committed to Syracuse to play lacrosse. Against North Carolina, a team that had not won an ACC game in nearly a calendar year, the Tar Heels (3-5, 1-3 ACC) dominated the Orange 27-10. Against UNC, Filardi completed just four of his 18 passes for 39 yards. The current state of the Syracuse passing attack should allow the ‘Canes defense to bounce back after surrendering 365 yards to the Mustangs.

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

Between the coaching changes and the quarterback uncertainty Syracuse’s offense has been a mess over the last five weeks, averaging 12 points per game with 11 total turnovers. The running game hasn’t been much better, with Sophomore running back Yasin Willis leading the Orange with 495 yards on just over four yards per carry.

But, in the midst of this slide, Willis hasn’t scored a single touchdown and hasn’t proved to be much of a receiving threat, with just nine catches on the year. Neither him or his backup Will Nixon have eclipsed the 100-yard mark throughout the year and will be facing a Hurricanes run defense that allowed -2 rushing yards in regulation on Saturday.

Syracuse’s coaching changes compounded with a struggling offense gives Miami a recipe to give its offense plenty of chances to move the football. Even with a couple of errors defensively, a massive concern against SMU (6-3, 4-1 ACC) was the Miami offense. Despite 433 total yards of offense, the Hurricanes only managed 20 points.

While there were several reasons for it, penalties were more than anything. There were several pre-snap and holding penalties throughout the game and the offensive line needs to address and fix it going into this game. 

“So the theme that I’m trying to tell you guys is we have to quit shooting ourselves in the foot,” offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson said. “We got to play a little bit more relaxed and just like just loosen up.”

This offensive line, widely considered one of the best in college football, has the ability to dominate the trenches and has done throughout the season. However, the pre-snap and holding penalties have stalled drives and killed any momentum the offense has had.

Even in blowout wins, Miami has faced issues with penalties. In games where Miami won by multiple scores, UM has still averaged six penalties for nearly 45 yards. Even looking at the dominant first three quarters against Florida State, Miami had seven penalties for 50 yards. Going into this game, that needs to be fixed.

The Hurricanes are third in the country in penalties per game with 8.6 and was extremely costly against the Mustangs. In Dallas, Miami totaled 12 penalties for 96 yards.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Multiple defenders dive toward a loose ball against FSU on October 4, 2025.

As for where the offense can attack, the Orange struggled defensively even before their downturn. Teams are averaging 30 points per game against SU and on the ground, it has allowed 200 or more yards four times this season, including its last two games. Syracuse’s passing defense hasn’t been much better, allowing almost 270 yards per game through the air. 

The Orange can cause problems for Miami by generating turnovers, a season-long problem for the ‘Canes. This season, Syracuse has forced at least one turnover in all but two games this season. Miami quarterback Carson Beck has thrown nine interceptions this season, including three games throwing at least two picks.

The sixth-year redshirt senior quarterback will need to play a clean game but still play with confidence against the struggling Syracuse defense. In recent games, the offense has played conservative, restricting Beck’s downfield attempts since his four-interception game against Louisville. The Orange have allowed 30 passing plays to go for over 20 or more yards and Miami will have a chance to open up the offense to take shots downfield. 

Several times Dawson has emphasized the need for more plays and that has been to a fault at times. Though sustained long drives help a team control the clock, going after explosive plays to get quick drives should take pressure off the offense. The pre-snap penalties from the Hurricanes hurt more when they are trying to execute methodical drives. With the ability to beat Syracuse both through the air and the ground, Dawson can open up the UM offense and explore how the team can build momentum for the rest of the season. 

As the season winds down Miami has no leeway with the CFP voters to make mistakes. Any loss or a continued lack of consistency essentially eliminates UM from the 12-team playoff. The Hurricanes need to dominate their remaining opponents to end the season strong and put their best foot forward with the committee for a potential playoff push and it starts with playing their best brand of football against the Orange.

Saturday’s kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. and will air on ESPN.

David Lebowitz, Staff Photographer – Freshman Wide Reciever Malachi Toney is fired up after a big punt return on October 26, 2025.

Ethan Hawke graces the Miami Film Festival GEMs red carpet

Marissa Levinson and Keira Faddis
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Ethan Hawke graces the Miami Film Festival GEMs red carpet

Award-winning actor Ethan Hawke’s first trip to Miami wasn’t like any tourist’s. Instead of putting on his sunglasses and heading to the beach — though that is on his to-do list — Hawke made his entrance to Miami in an espresso brown suit adorned with crimson glasses on a red carpet. 

This year at Miami Film Festival GEMS, hosted at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, Hawke received the Virtuoso Award and had a conversation with Ramin Setoodeh, presented by Variety. 

Hawke was chosen for this award to honor his achievements in his three-decade-long career in the film industry. Although this award is an immense honor, it can be seen as just another trophy to add to his hundreds. But he doesn’t see it that way. 

“It’s so much fun to do this. You just want another chance to keep playing. I’m most interested in what I’m going to do tomorrow,” Hawke said.

Ben Crandall in “Explorers” was his first role.

At 14, Hawke expressed that he already felt like a failure after the reception of “Explorers,” so much so that he did not believe people when they praised him for his role in “Dead Poets Society.” But now, he looks back on his career with a much more positive perspective. 

It’s not every day that someone truly appreciates and is still passionate about their career decades into doing it, but it’s evident he really values the art of what he does and is always finding inspiration in everyone and everything around him. 

The world knows him for his appearances in throwback movies like “Dead Poets Society” and “Training Day,” but more recently, Hawke returned to the big screen in the films “The Black Phone 2” and “Blue Moon.”

Although making their theatrical debuts just days apart, the two movies couldn’t be more different. 

“It’s hard to promote them both at the same time,” Hawke said. “Doing them is different because I wasn’t actually doing them at the same time, and I also feel like that’s an actor’s job. Got a bunch of costumes in your trunk. You pull one out, and one time you play the bad guy. Another time you play the good guy. That’s the fun of getting to be an actor.”

Dozens of fans filed into the college’s auditorium following his red carpet walk, eager to hear the icon’s charming stories from his career. 

Throughout the hour, Hawke didn’t just hone in on his current projects; he also reflected on how it all started: with an audition for “Dead Poets Society” that he was less than proud of, submitted as a teenager. 

“My screen test was so bad. I had this incredibly long hair, I was smoking.”

His jokes about his less-than-perfect start are a testament to his profound success now – starting from the ground and steadily making his way up. 

A highlight of the discussion with Setoodeh was Hawke’s relationship with Richard Linklater. Their partnership spans nine films, including “Boyhood” and the “Before” trilogy, and over 20 years, so Hawke had plenty of praise to offer Linklater.   

“I’ll remember it as long as I have a memory,” Hawke said. “Making a film is a collective imagination. We gain strength through collaboration and multiple points of view.”

He described the 12-year journey of creating “Boyhood” with admiration, but given how close he and Linklater are, he could not help but crack a joke.

“It’s like he’s allergic to plot,” Hawke said about Linklater. Hawke said that once Linklater could tell he was not actually moved, but that he was acting in “Before Sunrise,” that “the audience is going to want a plot, and we don’t have that.”

Hawke also touched on deeper subjects of film, including nostalgia’s influence. He wisely reflected on his experience working on movies in the ‘90s during the Sundance Film Festival’s peak and the rise of Indie films. 

“Hindsight is so powerful,” Hawke said.  “You can see those moments for what they became, but we weren’t aware that anything special was happening.” 

This can be found true not only to other actors or workers in the industry, but to anyone living their life, seeking a new perspective. 

On a more playful note, Hawke shared his admiration for Taylor Swift. He appeared in a cameo in her “Fortnight” music video. He said the collaboration was orchestrated by his daughter, Maya Hawke, who is also in the music industry. 

“[Taylor Swift] is incredible,” Hawke said. “You meet her and you’re like, ‘I know why you’re famous.’”

Towards the end of the event, the floor was opened for the audience to ask Hawke their own questions — fans immediately fleeing to the microphone. Hawke’s answers were quick, smart and further proof of his deserving place in the industry. 

In the introspective conversation, Hawke revealed he has never wanted “to be famous for something [he’s] not proud of.”

Putting on a voice, he joked that his mom always told him that whenever he “sold out” by doing a film he wasn’t proud of, the films always “bombed.” 

100 IMDb credits of meaningful, heartfelt, artistically-driven movies and a Virtuoso Award later, he still finds himself abiding by the advice of his mom: to always follow his heart.

The purrfect pet costumes for Homecoming

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The purrfect pet costumes for Homecoming

Homecoming is here so we thought it would be fun to give some ideas on how exactly your pets can be included in the weekend full of activities, even if they aren’t actually there. 

Bird: Sebastian the Ibis MVP (Most Valuable Pet)

You can’t talk about animals or pets without discussing our very own Sebastian. If you have any type of bird as a pet, the easiest answer for this would be dressing them up in Orange and green. If you can’t find any tiny clothes for them, don’t worry, because they are the costume. 

Dog: The ultimate band member

Dogs are probably a little more common than birds as pets. It would be adorable if they had a marching band jacket, orange visor, and maybe even a toy trumpet for the dramatic effect. 

Before kickoff, have them rehearse barking “Go Canes!” Don’t forget to reward them with Touchdown treats after every perfect performance. 

Cat: The sassy spirit captain

Cats basically run the campus already. So pet or not, they need to be included in Homecoming. You have probably seen them lounging by Lakeside or running on any sidewalk. 

If you have a cat, let them join the squad. Dress them up in a glittery orange and green tutu and a big “U” chain. Bring some extra tuna bites for the wild ones on campus. 

Turtle: The slow but steady superfan

Your turtle might not spring to the student section, but their dedication runs deep as a campus native. Decorate their shell with a washable “U” and football mini hat. 

Leave a lettuce trail and they will be at the game. Just don’t expect them to make the kickoff. 

Lizard: The tailgate trendsetter 

Nothing says “Miami” like a lizard sunbathing in full school spirit. Deck your reptile out in tiny sunglasses and paint their nails orange and green. Then, let them soak up some rays by Lake Osceola. 

So whether your pet is barking with the band, sunbathing by Lake Osceola or just supporting the team from your pocket, make sure they’re showing ’Cane pride this Homecoming weekend. 

Homecoming isn’t just for the students, it’s for every proud member of the ’Cane family, paws, claws, and tails included.

How to feel the fall vibes while living in Miami

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How to feel the fall vibes while living in Miami

Fall is here, but it’s really just a date on a calendar for people inMiami. Even though Miami is not known for its seasonal changes, there are still fun things to do and try that can help get you in the fall mood. 

Music 

There are some albums and songs that I listen to at the same time every year and they never get old. These really give me fall vibes. When I listen to them, I imagine the leaves falling around me and the air getting chillier. Here are some of my favorites. 

  • Album: “Evermore” by Taylor Swift
  • Album: “RED” by Taylor Swift
  • Song: “Sweater Weather” by The Neigbourhood
  • Song: “Stick Season by” Noah Kahan

Food and drink

There are specific food and drink items that really say fall like no other. Everytime I eat or drink these, especially while listening to the music I suggested, I truly forget that it feels like 100 degrees outside andI am transformed. 

Everything pumpkin spiced, pecan or apple flavored is the way to go. 

  • Get your favorite Starbucks fall drinks – the key is just make it iced!
  • Next visit Trader Joes for the best fall time treats. Some of my favorites are the Butternut Squash mac and cheese, maple flavored fudge and honey scrip apple granola. 

Places

Now that you have the music, food, and drinks down and ready for fall, you might be thinking where can you go to actually feel like fall? Personally, for every season, I like to go somewhere in Miami that can help me feel a little bit of that fall season. 

  • Pumpkin patch: These are so fun to go and buy pumpkins and have a carving party with your friends. Even if you do not get any, it is fun to take pictures and enjoy the cute patch.
    • Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch – 3400 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Coconut Grove
    • Santa’s Garden – 3250 S Dixie Hwy Miami, FL 33133 Silver Bluff
  • Apple picking: Not only do the apples taste delicious, but you can even make your own caramel apples.
    • Knaus Berry Farms – 15980 SW 248th St Homestead, FL 33031
    • Vuon Trai Cay Miami – 18100 SW 136th St Miami, FL 33196

If you try all these things, you’ll feel immersed into the fall season and it will be unbeleafable.

‘Harry Potter’ stars on the second season of ‘Wizard of Baking’

Ava Liber
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‘Harry Potter’ stars on the second season of ‘Wizard of Baking’

I introduced myself as a freshman from the University of Miami at the start of our college roundtable to two faces many of us grew up with: James and Oliver Phelps, Fred and George Weasley from the “Harry Potter” films. 

This time though, they aren’t causing chaos at Hogwarts. They’re hosting “Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking,” which returns to Food Network on Sunday, Nov. 2. 

The show brings professional bakers together to create intricate showpieces inspired by the Wizarding World. But what actually makes a bake magical: the presentation, the creativity or the feeling behind it? 

“It needs to obviously taste good,” James said. “You’ve normally got to have some kind of magical element in it, whether that’s something moving or something revealed..” 

He explained that the best showpieces are the ones that surprise you in the final moments. 

“Halfway through you’re thinking, Are they going to pull this off? And then suddenly, it all comes together.”

Oliver Phelps added that the show isn’t built around drama or sabotage. “There’s no infighting. There’s no hoping someone fails,” Oliver  said. “It’s a nice watch, something you can sit down with your family or your friends and just enjoy.” 

The competition is driven by admiration, not conflict. Everyone wants everyone else to succeed, and the winner is simply the one who reaches the highest level. 

Later in the roundtable, I asked whether filming the series brought back memories from working on the original movies. James described walking through the studio and suddenly feeling like he was 18 again. 

“I had a flashback, and it was literally like I was where I was years ago,” James said. “It made me really appreciate that experience then and the experience now and how it’s all come full circle.” 

In that way, the show reconnects the Wizarding World while also recreating it. Through taste, craft and memory, the magic becomes tangible again.

“Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking” premieres Sunday, Nov. 2 at 8p.m. ET/PT on Food Network. 

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