We’re not in Kansas anymore … or are we?
About 3,407 miles away (or, should I say, 5,482 kilometers) from my family in Boston, 4,145 miles from the U, a few time zones ahead, I emerged from the metro to the gleaming sunshine of a Madrid mañana. The Spanish capital city, home to sangria, tapas, y … Starbucks? To my left, Dunkin’ Coffee. To my...
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Miami
This Tuesday is not just any normal Tuesday. It’s Fat Tuesday! That’s right, people in New Orleans are heading to the streets and experiencing the beautiful floats and rowdy parties that make Mardi Gras so well known across the globe. Growing up in New Orleans, I have been to the celebration no fewer than sixteen...
An eye on hurricane safety
In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an especially active hurricane season – June 1 through Nov. 30 – for the Atlantic basin. As the peak of the season approaches, 2011’s first hurricane is less than 400 miles away from Miami, and the importance of being prepared for such a disaster cannot...
Sports briefs 12/2
Sports briefs 12/2
Former Cane starts for hometown team
As Gaby Sanchez rounded the bases following his first home run of the season, a three-run shot off of Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Vicente Padilla, chants of “It’s great to be a Miami Hurricane” filled Sun Life Stadium.
UM groups aid in Haitian hurricane recovery effort
Five University of Miami groups are scrambling to help the victims of Tropical Storm Hanna and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Our Opinion: Always be ready for tropical weather
Hurricanes are always a threat in South Florida, so don't be caught unprepared.
University of Miami to remain closed Tuesday
The University of Miami will remain closed through Tuesday due to the effects of Tropical Storm Fay, the Crisis Decision Team announced Monday evening.
UM hospitals and clinics will remain open to provide services, except for Bascom Palmer Eye Institute's facility in Naples, Fla.
University of Miami to close at noon Monday
The University of Miami will close at noon today after a meeting of the Crisis Decision Team discussed the effects of Tropical Storm Fay.
Crisis Decision Team to meet at 6 p.m. to discuss Tuesday
University open for normal business Monday
As Tropical Storm Fay approaches South Florida, university operations will continue as usual for now, the crisis decision team announced after a noon meeting Sunday.
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