“I have to accept that this is the way that the world is going to be for a while and I can’t put my life on hold forever.”

Less than two weeks before commencement, Frenk announced the ceremony will be held virtually. The decision comes amidst a rise in Covid-19 cases in Miami and across the country. Prior to the email, UM had spent the previous month planning for a socially-distanced, in-person ceremony at Hard Rock stadium.

“There is no credible evidence of voter fraud. Period.”

“It is a way for us to do something and influence how people behave on-campus and off-campus and try to protect our health and those around us,” said Scylla Blervacq, a senior majoring in health science, who is also a student in the socially-engaged art class and participated in the “mask-erade.”

This year’s election pits two of the oldest candidates in U.S. history against each other, with President Donald Trump being 74-years-old and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, 77, giving added significance to each party’s nomination for vice president. Senator and Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Vice

Coupled with the loss of traditional events associated with the end of high school, many incoming freshmen are skeptical about the future.

In the wake of last week’s debate riddled with interruptions and sidebars, students were interested to see how each vice presidential candidate would handle themselves on the debate stage.

“As expected, it was not very presidential."

Months of planning from the different organizations working together, such as the College Republicans, UDems, and Get Out the Vote, were required to make the event possible. These months of preparation will be put to the test on Tuesday, where students will have to follow guidelines to ensure the success of the event.