Chartwells to renovate, modernize dining halls
This summer, the Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall will be completely revamped as part of Chartwells’ 10-year contract with the University of Miami. In order to improve the overall dining experience, Chartwells will remove behind-the-scenes food preparations and cook everything in front of students. Additionally, they will replace the furniture and organize it in a more open...
Senate enacts structural changes in last hearing
Several students, including former Student Government President Nawara Alawa, were ushered out and denied the permission to speak in Senate Chambers Wednesday evening. “It’s unfortunate that senators felt the need to restrict the voices of constituents who sat in a meeting for over two hours,” Alawa said. They were asked to leave before the discussion...
Overpass plan gains steam
The city of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County are working out a deal to build the pedestrian bridge across U.S. 1. This bridge will not involve the University Centre, a strip-mall located across from the university. The owners of the center refused to accept Miami-Dade County’s $1.8 million offer to make up for the five...
Executive Board amends constitution, adds new council
On Thursday, the day after the new Student Government’s (SG) inauguration, the SG’s Executive Board issued the second press release of its term to announce its newly approved Campus Liaison Council (CLC). The council, chaired by Chief of Staff Mike Piacentino, will consist of 14 students to serve as the means of communication between SG...
New Cabinet prepares to serve student body
On Wednesday, the new Student Government (SG) Executive Board members assumed their new posts during the annual SG banquet. Along with the three members of Power of U, the Executive Board Cabinet is comprised of five appointed positions. There will also be two positions elected by Senate, along with representatives from Category 5, the Elections...
Secret ingredient, renovation plans revealed
Junior Danny Barry lifted the smoking silver metal lid. Uncovering a platter of raw meat, he revealed the secret ingredient – American bison – in the first-ever Iron Chef UM competition at the Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall on Wednesday evening. Three teams of two student celebrities wearing black aprons and white chef hats were paired with...
Orange Festival reminds campus of traditions, history
The University of Miami will flood its campus with orange on Friday while establishing and defining the first year of its newest tradition. Student Government (SG) is hosting the first ever Orange Festival on the Rock and Green to remind the university of its history and traditions. The lack of any schoolwide celebration in the...
SG presidents leave legacy for successors
Every time a University of Miami student walks past the new U statue by the Rock, they probably do not think about alumni Christina Farmer or Brandon Mitchell, two former Student Government (SG) presidents who conceptualized the project and moved it along. Instead they think of current SG president Nawara Alawa and her executive board,...
Power of U wins SG election
(Photos by Cayla Nimmo) Student Government (SG) Elections Commissioner J. Alexander Barletto ascended the Rock Thursday evening for the second time this week; this time with elections results in hand. After thanking his advisers, staff and both tickets, he unveiled that the members of the Power of U would head next...
Design-a-Course allows for academic freedom, creativity
A course dedicated solely to the novel “Jane Eyre” was proposed during the last academic school year. “Jane Eyre” did not get approved, but Niurka Monteserin, chair of the academic affairs committee of Student Government, continues to lead the Design-a-Course initiative, which allows students to develop their own courses, create a syllabus and teach the...
SG election results postponed till 5 p.m. Thursday
As Student Government (SG) Elections Commissioner J. Alexander Barletto ascended the Rock Wednesday evening, students who were eagerly awaiting the results of SG’s new president, vice president and treasurer were disappointed when the announcement was delayed due to election code violations. Claims were filed against both the Power of U and One of U tickets,...
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