Running across the rugby field, University of Miami senior Michelle Horevitz lines up her target and makes a bone-crushing tackle on an opponent as her father proudly watches from the sideline.
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Students practice Brazilian fighting
Brazil brings to mind images of soccer and samba, but not fighting. However, one group of UM students has learned that Brazil is the birthplace of one of the most unique martial arts in the world.
Club/Intramural Sports, Sports
Field hockey team grows and improves
Dribbling the ball down the field, sophomore Danielle D’Arcy passes the ball to Colleen Rowe, who drives it into the goal. It may sound like a typical play in soccer or hockey, but D’Arcy and Rowe are not playing either of those sports- they are playing field hockey instead. Field hockey is a sport where…
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Overtown music festival
Music, art, food and a lot of soul were mixed this past Saturday for Overtown’s Rhythm and Arts Festival. Located in the heart of the city of Miami, Overtown is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Miami. It is steeped in black pride and culture, which was clearly demonstrated last week. The first Overtown Rhythm…
Club/Intramural Sports, Sports
Rugby team developing fast
Running across the rugby field, University of Miami senior Michelle Horevitz, lines up her target and makes a bone-crushing tackle on an opponent as her father proudly watches from the sideline.
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Night at the museum
If you’re looking for drinks and dance music, skip the Grove and check out Bass Art Museum’s beats after sunset. The first Friday of every month from 8 to 10 p.m. the Bass Museum of Art opens its terrace for a night full of music, food, drinks and of course, breathtaking art. The Bass Art…
Club/Intramural Sports, Sports
Jiu-Jitsu Club Profile
Brazil brings to mind images of soccer and samba, but not fighting. However, one group of UM students has learned that Brazil is the birthplace of one of the most unique martial arts in the world. “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is based on Japanese Judo,” senior Jonathan Robbins said. “It allows a smaller person to defend against a bigger person successfully by using leverage…
Club/Intramural Sports, Sports
Aikido Club’s 25-year celebration is a hit
It is Monday night in a large, mat-covered, mirrored room at the UM Wellness Center. Bodies are flying through the air in all directions to the rhythmic sound of Japanese commands. What is this place? It is the Aikido club’s dojo. “Aikido has changed my life,” said sensei Cat Fitzgerald. It teaches us to put…
Opinion
The American Dream is not for everyone
Less than a month ago the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act better known as the DREAM ACT was shut down by congress, yet again.