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Chartwells to renovate, modernize dining halls

Chartwells to renovate, modernize dining halls

This summer, the Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall will be completely revamped as part of Chartwells’ 10-year contract with the University of Miami. In order to improve the overall dining experience, Chartwells will remove behind-the-scenes food preparations and cook everything in front of students. Additionally, they will replace the furniture and organize it in a more open...
Power of U wins SG election

Power of U wins SG election

      (Photos by Cayla Nimmo)   Student Government (SG) Elections Commissioner J. Alexander Barletto ascended the Rock Thursday evening for the second time this week; this time with elections results in hand. After thanking his advisers, staff and both tickets, he unveiled that the members of the Power of U would head next...

Red Mango enhances food court dessert options

For students looking to get their frozen yogurt fix without crossing U.S. 1, a Red Mango cart located at the Hurricane Food Court arrived this semester in response to student demand for an on-campus dessert option. The Red Mango cart was custom-designed for UM to fit temporarily as a free-standing vendor in the food court....

Executive branch looks forward to next year

Student Government (SG) President Nawara Alawa looks forward to working with the newly appointed SG executive branch members in the fall. “I am extremely excited,” Alawa said. “We have fresh ideas, an elegant mix of old and new officers, and the determination to leave students and the university in a better place than we found...
SG tickets remain in election race after undergoing code violation trials

SG tickets remain in election race after undergoing code violation trials

Student Government (SG) election results will be announced Friday at noon on the Rock after the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that neither “Think B.I.G.” or “Inspired by U” would be disqualified from the race. The two tickets went to trial after being told Wednesday that they were being investigated for allegedly violating election codes. Consequently,...
SG tickets head to trial for code violations, election results postponed

SG tickets head to trial for code violations, election results postponed

This story was updated at 8:05 p.m. on Feb. 23. Breaking news: The trial is open to students and will take place Thursday at 9:15 p.m. in UC 211.  The results of this week’s Student Government election were not announced Wednesday night because election code violations have been filed against both the “Inspired by U”...

Student Government Elections: Debates

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Student Government campaigning begins

With Student Government (SG) elections around the corner, new sets of faces are seeking executive positions. Two is the magic number this February, with only two tickets up for election and two referenda on the ballot.   “Inspired By U” Nawara Alawa    Year: Junior         Majors: Microbiology & Immunology, Religious Studies (pre-med) SG Leadership: Member...

SG president speaks out about national debt crisis

Senior Brandon Mitchell, UM’s Student Government (SG) president, was part of a group of 120 student body presidents from across the country that released a letter today calling on President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders to reach a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling and reduce long-term budget deficits. “While you may disagree over which party shoulders more...

Dining services responds to students

Concern about on-campus dining is an age-old issue at the University of Miami. At the end of last semester, a new auxiliary services executive director, Sandra Redway, was appointed. Together with the recently inaugurated Student Government executive board, the Department of Dining Services is ready to face the challenge of satisfying its clientele.

Elections easy way to make voice heard

This week, SG elections will be held in the UC Breezeway, Monday through Wednesday. Students will be able to vote for who they think will best represent their class, residential house, and school, for SG's 27 open senate seats.