Fans join the basketball bandwagon
As I sat at an empty Mark Light Stadium watching the Hurricanes baseball team give up four runs in the first inning to unranked rival Virginia, I couldn’t help but think Miami has drifted to another sport. Maybe there’s a reason people swarm to watch winning teams in an air-conditioned venue instead of having their...
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...
Corporate America alters pastime
I bet even Vince Lombardi would be amazed. Amazed at the speed and agility of today’s offenses. Amazed at the brunt force trauma inflicted by today’s defenses. Amazed at how today’s Super Bowl has transformed into a multimillion dollar game of not just athletic, but cultural significance. Initially known as the “First AFL-NFL World Championship Game,”...
Bowl ban dampens Cane pride
The only way to salvage the long, excruciating 90-degree Miami winter, is to have the University of Miami beat down some hopeless team in a bowl game. Yeah right. UM’s administration put a bowl ban on the football team for the second year in a row. So instead of cheering on the green and orange...
An Eye on The Hurricane: Kicking off the semester
The start of the semester constantly brings about a new long list of ideas. Some of them make it through, some of them are forgotten and lost. I am new to the editor-in-chief position this semester, and as per tradition, I have a long list of ideas and plans to get done. From our Specs...
News Briefs – 9/10
Capitol Steps Politics meets comedy with a performance from the recognized troupe The Capitol Steps. On Wednesday from 7:30-9 p.m. at Gusman Concert Hall, The Capitol Steps will engage audiences with their political satire, which is inspired by their time as politicians in Washington. Tickets can be picked up at the TicketMaster window in the...
Super Bowl is a collection of great storylines
What is the one day, every year, that men jump and scream so loudly you swear they’re trying out for the Spartans? It’s not the first day of vacation. It’s not the day they get their Christmas bonuses. It isn’t even a holiday. The first Sunday in February is every man’s dream. The big screen...
Bowl ban, skewed priorities
Dear President Shalala: I have been unwavering in my support for you since the day I walked onto campus for freshman move-in in August 2003. You were omnipresent on campus during my time at UM, through good times and bad; I remember you at the debates in 2004, and also at the memorial services for...
Hurricane pride has disappeared
Where is the love? School spirit seems to be a bit low, and the pride in the Canes seems to be even lower. At the recent game against Georgia Tech, I noticed the stands were quite empty. Considering we played (and beat) a top 25 team, the stadium wasn’t full at all. The city of Miami is not...
Cooking with Canes
For University of Miami alumni Alfonso Dager (2007) and Gary Kapit (2009), tailgating plays just as critical of a role in game day as good defense. The two have created a YouTube channel called “Cooking with Canes” that showcases their tailgating recipes. “We believe firmly that the better you tailgate, the better the Canes...
Don’t stress about football, enjoy fall semester
This isn’t a discussion on the NCAA investigation into our football program. Although this is a serious situation, people may be overreacting. This is a university built on more than just football. The fall season does mean ‘Cane pride for most UM fans. Lately, there’s been a grumble about what will happen if we lose our program, regardless...
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