Chinese environmental problems threaten nation
Like it or not, many of us in the West are dependent on China for everything from affordable consumer goods and medical devices to employment and reliable equity. That means that the state of the Chinese economy has a direct bearing on our financial well-being. Obviously, we are helping secure our financial security by purchasing...
Dalai Lama makes appearance at the BUC
Two deep lines etched a “V”-shaped wrinkle into the Dalai Lama’s forehead as he articulated how young college students can peacefully influence and change the future. “If you are a compassionate person, then you build a compassionate family and then a compassionate community and then a compassionate world,” His Holiness said. “But if you think...
Letter to the editor: Will China become the next Egypt?
Will the “Internet Revolution” occurring in Tunis and Egypt happen in China? Not for decades.
Dalai Lama visits the BUC
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, communicated a strong message of compassion, respect for both science and the mind, and the interdependence of humanity at his Oct. 26 forum.
A pro at making lasting memories
Many of us have trouble remembering the name of an acquaintance we met a month ago; the phone number of a best friend or even what we had for breakfast this morning. But a University of Miami student has proven that with practice, people can improve their memory.
Entertain yourselves while Nixon destroys system
While you and I were entertaining ourselves and engaging in pleasurable pursuits during the recent vacation, our President, Richard M. Nixon was decimating Vietnam, destroying the constitution, undermining our Democratic system and just generally bludgeoning his way into history books with a form of terrorism internationally and nationally, not usually associated with a leader of...
Checkmate
The International Atomic Energy Agency yesterday delivered a damning ultimatum to Iran: cease construction of the once-secret enrichment facility near Qum, or else.
China: A Love/Hate Relationship
With President Obama's visit to China this week from Singapore, many speculate that the United States must address China's economic concerns regarding the health care proposals emerging through Congress. China, however, has also agreed to have a dialogue about its human rights issues that key players in the international community have raised.
The nasty side of protests
Protests are par for the course in the politics of Democratic societies, but all too often they take an ugly turn. And when they do, any message, purpose or intention is lost to violence and chaos.
Is cheating ever acceptable?
t’s no surprise that cheating goes on at UM. Even though we’re aware of it, most of us would be crushed if we had to experience it. Why do we have such strong emotions tied to disloyalty, and if it hurts so much, why does it happen so often?
International population at UM still strong
Over 1,500 international students, both undergraduate and graduate, from 115 different countries are currently studying and conducting research at UM. The Office of International Admission travels around the globe to attract the top international students.
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