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April 19 , 2024

Senior sparring champion helps peers practice self defense

Forty students kicked, stomped and twisted their way out of troublesome situations Monday night. The defensive reactions were part of a self-defense course. The course was sponsored by No Zebras, a...

Photo exhibit encourages men on campus to face their insecurities

Eighteen pictures of men and their insecurities were lined up against the walls of the Architecture Gallery Wednesday night as part of an exhibit entitled “FACE IT: What is a Man.” The men, pho...

Congressman suggests mindfulness can renew American spirit

Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) said he began practicing mindfulness when he realized the days he meditated and took things slowly were the same days that he performed better at his job. He then went on...

Senior develops out-of-this-world rocket with NASA

While other students worked in offices for their summer internships, senior Benton Patterson was helping develop a rocket engine at NASA. Patterson, who studies aerospace and mechanical engineering...

ACS, FEC presidents named Homecoming King and Queen

Seniors Erika Glass and Daniel Acosta, representing Federacion de los Estudiantes Cubanos (FEC) and Association of Commuter Students respectively, were announced king and queen of the Homecoming’s K...

O-Cheer winners take a trip to outer space, dance to Katy Perry’s ‘E....

The Alpha Delta Pi (ADPi) and Kappa Sigma team won the Homecoming Organized Cheer (O-Cheer) competition Tuesday night. O-Cheer performances resemble mini-musicals, except without singing and ...

‘American Promise’ addresses racial issues in education

Imagine a child asking if he would be better off as another race, and being unable to respond because the answer is yes. After the Homecoming opening ceremonies Thursday night, students headed to t...

U.N. Day sparks conversation

Model U.N. and the Council of International Students and Organizations (COISO) threw a celebration for the United Nations’ (U.N.)  69th birthday in the University Center Breezeway Friday afternoon. T...

Diabetes awareness event provides free testing

In an effort to raise awareness of the risks associated with diabetes, the  University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies partnered with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to host th...

‘Dating Doctor’ named fall speaker

A real-life incarnation of Will Smith’s character in the movie “Hitch” will be visiting the University of Miami Tuesday night. David Coleman, who calls himself the “Dating Doctor,” will be this year’s...

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