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Lewis tackles past with charity, faith

Ray Lewis’ career – one that has spanned 17 years and amassed countless accolades – has come to an end. And when all is said and done, he will be considered one of the all time greats at his position. His legacy, however, is something much more complicated that will follow him past his playing...
Art for a Cause - Henna on the Rock

Art for a Cause – Henna on the Rock

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Cancer-fighting Relay for Life a success despite small space, limited time

Student organizations came together on a carnival-themed UC Patio to raise money for Relay for Life and the fight against cancer at the University of Miami on Saturday. Although this year marked Relay for Life's third year on campus, this was the first time the event was held on the UC Patio, a relatively small venue...

Greeks top goal during blood drive, collecting 1,015 units

One of the core sponsors of the event Blue Bell Ice Cream sponsored a new aspect of the drive this year - the Pint for Pint program. Students received a pint of ice cream for donating a pint of blood. With a goal to collect 1000 units of blood, the Greeks succeeded in collecting a...

Students plan project to tackle Haitian poverty

While many University of Miami students spent their fall break weekend lying on the local beaches or taking brief trips home, three students came up with a plan to tackle the poverty and lack of education in an under-served community of Haiti.

Club ‘bringing kindness back’ to campus

Random Acts Of Kindness, a student organization, spreads a positive message on campus with "random" hugs and flowers to strangers. The group expands its message this year with plans for a Peace and Love concert.

Ocean Kids Day brings marine life to campus

Rho Rho Rho, the University of Miami's marine science honors fraternity, is working with the Future Interests in Nature and the Sea (F.I.N.SEA) Foundation in conjunction with the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric science to plan a "fin-tastic" Ocean Kids Day on campus.

Suicide prevention walk has ‘phenomenal’ turnout

It was a bittersweet Saturday morning at Miami's Tropical Park, as the Out of the Darkness Community Walks for the prevention of suicide took place.

Philanthropist Adrienne Arsht donates $5 million for university-wide programs

Adrienne Arsht, philanthropist and University of Miami trustee since May, is donating a $5 million gift to be used for university-wide ethics programs, eye research, athletics, the music school and more.

Kiss for a cancer cure at Design District exhibit

While the act of kissing may have a plethora of beneficial effects, doing so can actually help save lives at pop artist and gallery owner Perry Milou's Pucker Up Project, an interactive art exhibit in Miami's Design District. The project, launched last month, lets gallery visitors literally "pucker up" and kiss one of several canvases...

Correction

Dance Marathon, an event to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network at Miami Children’s Hospital, will take place next Saturday, Nov. 1, not this Saturday. The event will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Hillel Center, located on Stanford Drive on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables Campus. Tweet

South Miami/Kendall Beat Notebook

South Miami Police to carry tasers, Footworks to host charity events, Construction of "green" branch of Baptist Hospital begins, Splitsville to open next week.