Opinion

Op-Eds

Illegal immigrants went first. American citizens are next

Emil Salgado Vazquez - April 28, 2025

Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policy has been his frontline issue since he announced his presidential c...

Democrats need to wake up and hear the music

Emil Salgado Vazquez - April 28, 2025

36,000 attendees in Los Angeles. 34,000 in Denver. 20,000 in Tucson and Salt Lake City. An appearance at Coac...

The dupe dilemma – is designer still worth it?

Sierra McDonald - April 28, 2025

What happens when a $30 “Walmart Birkin” goes viral on TikTok while resale sites list real Hermès bags for $3...

Editorials

We need to change, but so do you

Editorial Board - April 7, 2025

The Miami Hurricane has survived at UM for almost 100 years, but with print media dying, the traditional news...

Left on read: The barriers to reporting on UM’s campus...

Editorial Board - April 10, 2024

Editor's Note: The Miami Hurricane has been an important part of the University of Miami community since the b...

UMPD should do their job so that we can do ours

Editorial Board - October 13, 2023

The University of Miami Police Department’s mission is “to maximize the safety and security of the...

Letters to the Editor

With love from a grateful ’Cane

Letter to the Editor - April 15, 2025

As the University of Miami celebrates its Centennial, I find myself reflecting not only on the extraordinary legacy of this institution, but also on the quiet, indelible ways it has shaped the contours of my own life. For 100 years, the University of Miami has stood as more than just an academic institution. It has been a catalyst for transformation — of individuals, of communities and of an entire city. Its influence radiates outward, visible in the r...

“The diaspora depends on Israel, and Israel depends on us”

Letter to the Editor - December 20, 2024

This article and the views expressed within belong to Lydia Buckius and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Miami Hurricane. The events of Oct. 7, 2023, resonate deeply on a personal level. While some view the violence in the Middle East as mere political chatter, for others, it is profoundly intimate. Wearing a Magen David or other symbols of Judaism serves as a poignant reminder of that day, our homeland, and our enduring hope for peace. ...

Frenk’s legacy in scholarship, leadership, and ‎generosity

Letter to the Editor - July 25, 2024

The first thing that struck me about ‎Frenk was his brilliant—indeed, genius—mind. His way of ‎thinking is dazzling. He is also an attentive listener, focusing not ‎just on the superficial meanings of words but on the deeper ‎implications behind them.