Benefits of energy drinks not worth risk
I t may seem like a panacea for your late night studying – the advertised powerful energy boost used by all hard working people alike – its ease of consumption found innocently at convenience stores. However, these energy drinks are no innocuous substance. Not only are these drinks unregulated health hazards, but their effectiveness may...
Corporate America alters pastime
I bet even Vince Lombardi would be amazed. Amazed at the speed and agility of today’s offenses. Amazed at the brunt force trauma inflicted by today’s defenses. Amazed at how today’s Super Bowl has transformed into a multimillion dollar game of not just athletic, but cultural significance. Initially known as the “First AFL-NFL World Championship Game,”...
Christmas, New Year offer fresh start
As I get back into my college routine for the onset of the spring semester, I cannot help but reflect back on what a great holiday break I had. The beaming Christmas trees, cheerful holiday tunes, bountiful gustatory goodies, family and friends are all linchpins for a great holiday experience. However, what I was able...
Passiveness brews a potion for oblivion
In college, students are no longer “big fish in a small pond.” At the University of Miami, individuals are among thousands of talented undergraduates. There is no most popular class president, no most praised state champion and no one pretty prom queen anymore. Instead, there are many leaders, many high-caliber athletes and many pageant girls....
Parents nurture children’s success
Family Weekend brought parents together to visit their children and take part in activities planned for their enjoyment. Family is one aspect of our lives that we are fortunate to have. The first 18 years of our upbringing was a time for our parents to directly mold values of propriety and rectitude into our backbone...
Take initiative, make this year count
As the fall semester commences in colleges across the country, students that walk into their first classes of the school year have their own set of goals in mind to accomplish. We students are all driven by an aura of excitement; even the usual milquetoast seems to radiate a heightened sense of chutzpah. However, at...
Nuclear energy offers solution, less risks
After President Obama’s visit to discuss energy policy for our nation’s future, I decided to research the issue for myself and develop thoughts of my own. I found that the United States currently garners a vast majority of its energy from non-renewable sources like petroleum, coal and natural gas. Although these are considered cheap sources...
UM is on the path to national prominence
Last time around, the University of Miami Momentum fundraising campaign garnered $1.4 billion in donations. This time around, Momentum 2 is following up with a goal of $1.6 billion in donations to enhance the quality of education and student life here at UM. This is a clear affirmation of the direction in which the university...
Miami shouldn’t gamble on what it already has
Miami is known for its beaches, arts, culture, weather and … gambling? Gambling would be the odd one out and is something that should not be proudly advertised. However, certain politicians and businessmen want to introduce a model destination resort casino into the South Florida culture. They do not seem to take the short-sighted nature...
Admission process should not involve race
The basis for current affirmative action policies at several universities and colleges across the nation takes into account applicants’ races in the admission process. The logic is that it is a means to improve campus diversity by improving the presence of underrepresented minorities. However, this is flawed logic. Creating a diverse college campus by favoring...
Golden faces inevitable Penn State speculation
While at Penn State, Al Golden was a three-year letter winner, two-year starter at tight end, a team captain, and later the linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator. In the middle of the Penn State scandal, the media has deemed Golden a candidate with the perfect roots to replace recently-fired head coach Joe Paterno. However, it...
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