News briefs – 9/20
Newsbreak UMTV began its newest program, NewsBreak, on Monday. Each day during NewsBreak, a different host provides 90-second updates on the latest on-campus news. This week, the hosts covered the Univision events live from outside of the BankUnited Center. When they are not live at the scene, reporters will be streaming from the School of...
Virginia Key campus parking altered due to construction
When junior Joyce Yager drives to class at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on Virginia Key, she can’t park on campus. “You have to park at the Seaquarium now,” Yager said. “As long as it’s not too busy, it’s not too bad.” Due to the construction of the new Marine Technology and...
The flawed shuttle system
Where are the shuttles? Why is it so crowded in the shuttle? When will the next shuttle come? These questions and many more cross my mind everyday as I wait for the next shuttle to come. I live in an apartment on Bird Road, so it usually takes me 10 minutes to get to campus. However, since I...
Parking system continues to disappoint
If you hate the new parking permit system, you are not alone. The new UM parking program is basically engineered to ensure only a limited number of good spots. The six types of permits are separated by color: purple, red, yellow, green, gray and blue. You’d assume that there would be enough spots by your...
News Briefs 4/21
BUC parking lot closed Lot 434-N located behind the BankUnited Center (facing the Hecht towers) will be closed until April 28 in order to accommodate a special event. go green on the rock On Earth Day, the Rock is going green with a concert featuring local bands. Telekinetic Walrus, the Cornerstoners and Pride of Ions...
South Miami implements new parking system
Drivers no longer need to lug around rolls of quarters; South Miami has converted all parking meters into electronic pay for parking stands that accept coins, dollar bills and credit cards.
