How to look ‘ultra’ trendy at UMF ‘13
(Photo by Cayla Nimmo) While partygoers classically deck themselves out in neon and “kandi” (large, beaded bracelets typically given out at raves), it’s always cool to try new options for Ultra Music Festival. This year, the festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary and lasts six days rather than its typical three....
Electronic dance music guide
For two weekends, Ultra Music Festival attendees rage away for hours on end to electronic dance music (EDM). While dancing each day away, it can be difficult to distinguish the various types of music each DJ is playing. From changes in bass lines to the addition of vocals, each artist has their own sound that...
Psychology major plays lead role at local theater
Junior Veronica Diaz never thought she’d find herself playing the lead role of a show put together by the Roxy Theatre Group, which she’s been involved with since she was 11. A dancer since age 6, Diaz accidentally found out she could sing while she was helping with a voice class at the nonprofit performing...
Chavez dies at 58, leaves fate of Venezuela uncertain
Freshman Veronica Lopez moved to the United States from Venezuela when she was 3 years old. In the 15 years she has lived in this country, she has visited Venezuela three times. The last time she visited was nine years ago. “We left because my dad feared the government and what could happen,” Lopez said....
Freshman remembered for smile, passion
University of Miami freshman Eitan Samuel Stern-Robbins passed away Thursday morning. Stern-Robbins, originally from Cambridge, Mass., lived on campus at Hecht Residential College. According to Coral Gables police, his roommate found him dead. The official Facebook page of Alpha Epsilon Pi at the University of Miami released the following statement shortly after the discovery: “The...
Freshman found dead in Hecht Residential College
A freshman male was found dead at the University of Miami Thursday morning. According to Coral Gables police, his roommate found him dead. The official Facebook page of Alpha Epsilon Pi at the University of Miami released the following statement shortly after the discovery, “The brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi are deeply saddened by the...
News Briefs 2/14
Film industry talks Roger Bundt, a professor at the School of Communication, will give a talk on the Brazilian and Mexican film industries from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m on Thursday at room 2040 in the Wolfson Communications Building. Yearbook portraits The deadline date for senior portraits has been extended through Feb. 22. Graduating seniors can...
Revised academic calendar lengthens breaks
The academic calendar will undergo a major facelift that will be effective come fall 2013. Fall break will be extended to two days rather than one, and Thanksgiving break is scheduled to last one week, from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1. Classes will begin on Aug. 26 and end on Dec. 10. The Faculty Senate...
Sickness greets spring semester
Freshman Melissa Bassett missed the first week of class this semester. She caught the flu the day before school began. “I started not feeling well at bid day, and when I woke up Monday, I felt even worse,” said Bassett, who is a neuroscience major on the pre-med track. She went to the Baptist Health...
Offices, student resource centers find new homes
The Writing Center migrated from its former location near the Pavia Garage at the start of this semester in order to make room for a new Toppel Career Center, set to open during spring 2014. In the meantime, the former location of the Writing Center is undergoing major renovations, thanks to a $3 million donation...
Don’t make grammar the backup vocals
I’m on a quest to find someone who could accurately explain to me, in just one sentence, what the word “shufflin’” exactly means. I’ll gladly award them a whopping $1 for their definition. Why lyricists, singers, musicians and the rest of the humans involved in the lyric-writing process feel the urge to sacrifice grammar for...
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