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Speak Ups 1/27

Michael Strupp, freshman “I think it’s great. I saw that there’s a bunch of things in place like the Counseling Center and all that if you need to go there.”   Juliana Berhane, junior ...

“Tipping Point” author Malcolm Gladwell to speak at UM Feb. 11

Five-time New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell will be speaking at the University of Miami at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. Gladwell will be talking about his latest book, "David and Goliath: Un...

News Briefs 1/16

Spring Kickoff Student Government and Canes Night Live will host Canes After Dark 8 p.m. on Friday at the Student Activities Center patio and along Miller Drive. Entertainment will include free foo...

Faculty, students organize Typhoon Relief Read-a-Thon to fundraise for Phil...

Knowing first-hand the destruction a typhoon can wreak, Dominique Cagalanan knew she needed to find a way to help, as soon as  heard about the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. ...

News Briefs 11/21

Great American Smokeout Join in The Great American Smokeout on Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. There will be free counseling, free food, free blood pressure screenings, a sign up for free nicotine rep...

Well Canes Market offers array of products

Students are greeted by the familiar sights, sounds and smells of the Well Canes Market every Wednesday. The vibrant colors of locally grown produce, the smells of freshly baked goods and exo...

UM College Republicans host tailgate to educate on Obamacare

Obamacare, pizza and a “creepy” Uncle Sam are not typical things expected at a tailgate. For the University of Miami-Virginia Tech game tailgate, though, that is exactly what could be found in the ...

Study Lounge dedication marks completion of SAC

As a student studying at the University of Miami’s law school, Susan Fleischner Kornspan was unsure if she would be able to continue her education because of funding. She went to a school administ...

News Briefs 10/31

Pitch competition  The Launch Pad will host the 2013 Elevator Pitch Competition as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Students who are running a business in South Florida and who are 16 or older...

News Briefs 10/28

Yearbook Portraits Starting at 10 a.m. Monday, students will be able to take their yearbook portraits in the UC lower lounge until 4 p.m. Nov. 15. Underclassmen portraits are free. Seniors may reserv...

Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez is a senior majoring in journalism and psychology, which have sharpened her people-watching skills. She has worked as a staff writer, copy editor, assistant editor and is now the Edge arts and entertainment editor at The Miami Hurricane. She serves as the president of UM's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Her work has been featured in The Hurricane, Distraction Magazine, The Communique, Gables Home Page and The Miami Herald. When she's not working on a story, she loves going to the theatre and singing show tunes.