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Memory Champion inspired by grandmother

U.S. World Memory Champion Nelson Dellis, a University of Miami alumnus, used witty tools to share memorization tactics to a full audience on Monday night at the Whitten Learning Center.

California could be the first state to legalize marijuana

So why, after 73 years of a marijuana prohibition, are states reconsidering the legality of this drug? For years, the justifications of legalizing weed have been as varied as prison overcrowding, money wasted on excessive law enforcement and anti-drug campaigns.

Power to the voters

From now until Nov. 2, students have the chance to vote for political candidates who will locally and nationally represent their positions on issues ranging from President Obama’s election to the new strategy in Afghanistan.

Others more worthy of Nobel Prize than Obama

Although 2009 was the year with the most Peace Prize nominations in history, no person other than Obama deserved it more. Certainly not Hu Jia, a Chinese human rights activist who has been jailed by the Chinese government for her “subversive” activities, or Morgan Tsvangirai who despite repeated attempts on his life managed to get...

UM hires former commerce secretary for Institute for Cuban and Cuban American Studies

It appears the University of Miami has doubled its number of former cabinet members on staff. Former Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, who served under President George W. Bush from 2005-2008, has been hired as a non-resident scholar at UM's Institute for Cuban and Cuban American Studies (ICCAS).

‘Campaign architect’ Karl Rove speaks to students about Gitmo, presidential legacy

Karl Rove, who was Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush, spoke to a jam-packed Storer Auditorium at the University of Miami Thursday night.

The argument for John McCain for President of the United States

Many people aren't sure what they want. On that same note, people are positive that they do not want any similarities to the previous eight years. John McCain is a significant break from President Bush. He has experience working with the Democratic Party and knows what it means to be centrist.

Clearing the record on Republicans

Republicans love war. Republicans only care about the rich. Republicans are crazy religious fanatics. Republicans are at fault for all problems in America.

Avoiding the culture wars, not the economy

The McCain campaign has ingeniously revived the "Culture Wars", a war they know they can win.

Four more years

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