Bell curves set students up for failure
When most students think of the word “curve” in regards to a test, they often think of the fudging of the number of questions in their benefit. However, if we look at what a curve truly is, it is a grade distribution based on a bell curve where some people must receive A’s and others...
Law proves detrimental to Panamanian cultures
Almost all first-year law students cover the basic principles of land possession and land titling as a part of their introductory property courses. As second-year law students, we were excited to expand on these basic principles during our trip to research land disputes in Bocas del Toro, Panama. But nothing in our textbooks prepared us...
Feminism organization necessary on university campus
What does it actually mean? Feminism, the ‘F’ word in question, seems to stroke people the wrong way. Unfortunately, one would never have thought that feminism, a progressive movement towards equality, would be so misconceived by people on a university campus. Universities are places that are supposed to allow, encourage and foster individuality and acceptance...
Don’t fret the ending, appreciate the memories
First walking onto the University of Miami’s campus in Coral Gables seemed like the happy ending to my mostly mundane movie. It was 10 years ago when I first fell in love with the aggressive Ibis and the majestic green and orange while watching the football team play in the national championship. Despite them losing...
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Chase dreams, passion during college
Fourteen years ago I sported orange and green hair, a Sebastian tattoo on my right cheek and a University of Miami cheerleading outfit. I stood on top of the bleachers at the Orange Bowl and cheered for the football team. I was as close to my dream as I thought I ever would be, until...
A Word from the Editor: Make mistakes, forge own path
I came to UM with high hopes and the best intentions. Some were met and some were altered along the way. Most of all, I discovered myself in the process. I’ve faced challenges I never thought I would have. I took courses I never imagined were taught. Professors and students became mentors to me –...
New structure fosters student voice
Last Wednesday, a paradigm shift was presented to the Student Senate. Collectively, new and veteran senators alike support this face lift to the way the Senate will function and consequently the Student Government (SG). You would think the Senate would serve as the voice of the student body. Yet too many senators represent their own...
Next year’s housing change leads to contradicting student thoughts
The housing change taking place next year made some students happy, while frustrating others, depending on where they planned their living arrangements. Currently, the freshmen who are admitted and unable to live in the Hecht and Stanford towers due to lack of space, are placed in Mahoney or Pearson on floors that are set apart...
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...
Rising national rankings boost UM status
This year we witnessed the meteoric rise of coach Larranaga and the men’s basketball team, from starting unranked, rising to as high as No. 2 in national polls and winning the ACC Championship. As the philosopher Aubrey Graham says, “Started from the bottom, now we’re here.” This deserves celebration, but in the end, even Shane...
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