Equestrian rider finds second home on runway
When she’s not in class, junior Claire Fisher can often be found on a fashion runway or perched atop a saddle at Tally Ho Farms. Fisher, 20, is a political science major with minors in broadcast journalism, theatre arts and modern languages. For a relaxing yet competitive outlet, the Miami native has been a member...
Equestrian rider finds second home on runway
When she’s not in class, junior Claire Fisher can often be found on a fashion runway or perched atop a saddle at Tally Ho Farms. Fisher, 20, is a political science major with minors in broadcast journalism, theatre arts and modern languages. For a relaxing yet competitive outlet, the Miami native has been a member...
Sports Briefs: 4/22
Women’s Tennis Miami lost for just the fifth time this season, dropping the last match of the year to Virginia. The Canes’ three top singles players all fell, while the other two matches reached a third set before going unfinished. Next up is the ACC Tournament, where Miami will try to rebound against more top-quality...
Ras-Anderica ties for third at ACC Championships
Throughout the season, sophomore golfing sensation Leticia Ras-Anderica spent her time on the greens and moving up the ladder. The talented Spaniard has led the way for Miami this spring. In fact, at all three major spring tournaments Ras-Anderica has finished in the top 10. The ACC Championship this past weekend was no different, as...
Triathlon club president reflects on Ironman races
Some college students may like to sleep for 15 hours on a Saturday. But for triathlete Shannon Glenn, the day is best spent swimming, biking and running – and not just a little. Glenn, president of TriCanes – the UM triathlon club – participates in Ironman competitions. The grueling sport includes swimming 2.4 miles, biking...
Sports Brief 4/18
Track & Field The ACC Outdoor Track Championships begin Thursday in Raleigh, N.C. Miami’s women’s 4×100 meter relay team is seen as having the best chance to score a win. Amber Monroe and Lea Johnson have high hopes for the field events. Isaiah Simmons, a men’s thrower who set a personal record in discus at...
PHOTO BRIEF: Basketball Thank you Ceremony
Jim Larranaga – the AP National Coach of the Year – and the Hurricanes were presented a plaque and a basketball signed with messages from supporters. Larranaga spoke at the ceremony, which was hosted by Category 5, and thanked students for their attendance this season. He dubbed the packed student section Miami’s “sixth man...
Miami avenges loss to Bethune-Cookman, wins 6-1
Javi Salas shut down Bethune-Cookman for seven innings on Wednesday, and the Canes avenged a loss to the Wildcats earlier this year with a dominant 6-1 victory. The junior right-hander kept the Wildcats in check, and Miami had no trouble getting on base at the start. Miami appeared to have early momentum, with Alex Hernandez...
Sports briefs: 4/15
Baseball Miami went on the road to College Park this weekend and took two of three games from the Maryland Terrapins. Chris Diaz turned in a solid outing on the mound Friday night, but it took the Hurricanes 13 innings to secure a 1-0 win. Freshman Brandon Lopez knocked in the winning run with a...
Volleyball wins national title in Dallas
The Miami football team didn’t get to play for an ACC title last fall, and the basketball team may not have gone as far as many predicted in the NCAA tournament. But one Hurricanes team flew under the radar and brought a national title back to Coral Gables. The men’s club volleyball team won the...
Spring game theatrics highlight Miami’s progress
Ominous clouds and torrential rain could not derail Miami’s spring game, as the skies cleared for kickoff and the Canes showcased their months of progress. The first team orange squad – led by senior quarterback Stephen Morris – emerged victorious on Saturday, 35-20, over the hard-nosed second team squad dressed in stark white jerseys. The...
Canes beat Boston College 7-0 for 10th home victory
The Canes couldn’t have picked it any better. Sunday’s scattered clouds and breezy 77 degrees at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center created a fine setting for the UM men’s tennis team to dominate Boston College in a 7-0 rout. Miami (13-8, 2-4 ACC) extended its winning record to 10-2 at home in Coral Gables with...
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