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April 25 , 2024

Birthright traveler reflects on free, 10-day Israel trip

It hadn’t hit me that I had landed in Israel. In fact, I was already jetlagged. The 36 hours in airports and on planes may have had something to do with it. After waiting in line with 39 other UM s...

Metrorail extension eases commute from airport

A new 2.4-mile Metrorail extension has created a more efficient way for students to get to Miami International Airport. Riders can get on the extension at the Earlington Heights station. Cayla Nimmo ...

Extension will connect Metrorail to Miami airport

Construction of the 2.4-mile elevated extension to the Metrorail, connecting Dadeland South station to Miami International Airport, is on track. The “AirportLink” extension, slated to open July...

Palm trees planted down Ponce

Ponce de Leon Boulevard is returning to its roots. The University of Miami contributed $59,486 to the City of Coral Gables for the installation of 358 Alexander palms on the existing median on Ponc...

Phantom of the pop opera

Director Jared Glazer paced before the stage, his voice resonating over a steady baseline to a cast clad in ironed vests, ties and pleated blue skirts. “A general note to all boys: shave!” T...

The depths of Lake Osceola

An occasional splash or a sunbathing turtle hint at life beneath the surface of Lake Osceola. The man-made Osceola, located at the center of campus, is ultimately connected to Biscayne Bay by ...

American dream, while staying green

Scene: saw grass blows in the wind, swamp water effortlessly and flawlessly reflects the sky and the occasional bubble at the surface indicates an alligator in the water’s depths. This is the scene we...

Survey sparks smoke-free initiative

Almost a year after the Miller School of Medicine’s campus went smoke-free, the Coral Gables campus is rolling out a new plan to restrict smokers to designated areas.

Injuries thin front court

Miami Hurricanes’ fifth-year senior forward/center Julian Gamble is expected to miss the entire 2011-12 season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Tuesday.

Running backs to carry offensive load

Junior Mike James and redshirt sophomore Lamar Miller are expected to lead the way for a Hurricanes running backs corps that is seen as one that can put some damage on opposing defenses.

Allison Goodman