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Sasha Drbohlavova Vigil

Sasha Drbohlavova Vigil

Charmain Sim, grad student, shelters the flame of her candle from the wind. The Wesley Center hosted a candelight vigil for Alexandra “Sasha” Drbohlavova on Thursday night. Her friends gatered to remember her. Sim read a poem fo Sasha remembering their friendship and time together. After the Vigil, the Wesley Center honored Sasha’s wishes by...
Christopher Benchley's Vigil

Christopher Benchley’s Vigil

Death among young people of SCA poses a serious but little known risk

One lethal physical event kills more Americans each year than lung cancer, breast cancer and HIV/AIDS combined, and while some experts say it is under-reported by the media, many of the nation's youth may still be at risk.

Sophomore Michael Anderson, 20, dies while studying abroad

Michael Anderson, a 20-year-old University of Miami sophomore majoring in finance, died Wednesday in Sydney, Australia, according to an official university statement made this afternoon.

Sophomore Michael Anderson, 20, dies while studying abroad in Australia

Michael Anderson, a 20-year-old University of Miami sophomore, died of cardiac arrest early this morning in Sydney, Australia, according to Patricia A. Whitely, vice president for Student Affairs.