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Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech: A moment that still echoes

When you think of a filibuster, you might imagine a senator standing at the podium, talking for hours just to delay a vote. It is not always glamorous – sometimes it is barely noticed. But when Senator Cory Booker took to the Senate floor for his record-breaking speech, he turned what could have been another procedural moment into a powerful message about democracy. ...

Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech: A moment that still ec...

When you think of a filibuster, you might imagine a senator standing at the podium, talking for hours just to...

UM School of Communication adds social media minor

The University of Miami’s School of Communication will launch a social media minor this fall, offering studen...

UM alumnus among youngest to travel to every country in the ...

Double ’Cane Cameron Mofid has been around the world and back. Literally.  At 25 years old, he is con...

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Trump Administration walks back visa policy

After lawsuits from students and rallies led by angry professors, the Trump administration suddenly reversed its decision to cancel more than 1,500 visas held by international students.  The ...

UM’s first student organization: Student Government’s history and impact

What started with just eight student leaders has grown into a powerful presence on campus. From the parking prices, to the cost of tuition and dining hall food quality, SG’s has played a role in shap...

April 1 special elections in Florida: all you need to know

On Tuesday, April 1, Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional districts will vote to replace the US House seats of Republicans Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, respectively. Though both are GOP stronghold distr...

Community

Cox Science evacuated after hazmat emergency

A hazardous materials incident that occurred in the Cox Science Building around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 forced all students and faculty to evacuate the building.  Six fire trucks were stati...

AEPi hosts 55-hour “Rockathon” fundraiser, revolutionizes Greek Life philanthropy at UM

“I can’t believe I feel this good. I feel like a million dollars right now,” said Alpha Epsilon Pi’s Chris Genovese in his 50th consecutive hour of ‘rocking.’ In AEPi’s inaugural “Rockathon,” bene...

Fire in University Village causes 36 students to relocate to THesis

An appliance fire that started in an apartment in University Village Building 3 on Monday, April 8 activated fire alarms and sprinklers within the building.  Coral Gables Fire Department exti...

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