The bill signed by Governor DeSantis makes texting while driving a primary offense effective July 1, 2019, allowing law enforcement officers to pull over drivers and give a citation solely for texting behind the wheel.
Academics, Cover, News
Students raise concerns over fall finals schedule
“Everything is coming right after the other,” said Dominique. “Students should be using the break to take a breather and spend time with family, but because of the tightness of this year’s fall calendar, we’re basically forced to study and work on homework throughout the break.”
Community, News
Florida Priorities Summit to facilitate discussions on issues impacting community
“I feel that the Florida Priorities Summit will allow professionals and the public to partake in discussions on critical topics that are impacting our local community and beyond,” said Rick Hirsch, managing editor of the Miami Herald. “It’s important to encourage an open dialogue on these subjects and craft solutions.”
National News, News, Politics
Impeachment inquiry developments spark continued debate
Members of the UM community weighed in on the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
Academics, Campus Life, News
Discuss and dine for free: Venzer to host special ‘Dinner & Dialogues’ event
Ellen Venzer, the University of Miami’s judge-in-residence will be hosting a “Dinner & Dialogues” event.
Campus Life, News
Family Weekend 2019 brings parents and students together
“It’s always such a good feeling to give my mom the biggest hug after not seeing her for a while”
Community, Edge, Movies
When Christmas meets horror, ‘Santastein’ is born
Recent UM graduates Benjamin Edelman and Manuel Camilion have merged both horror and Christmas genres to create “Santastein,” a feature film about a Santa Claus-Frankenstein figure.
Campus Life, Cover, News
Student-run ‘BrewBike’ brings coffee, opportunity to UM students
“Working at BrewBike Miami has already taught me so many invaluable lessons and skills that I will be able to apply directly in the classroom and carry with me in whatever career path I decide upon.”
Campus Life, Hurricane Dorian, News
Close call: UM avoids the worst of Dorian, students still affected
“Making it back to campus from home was probably one of the most difficult endeavors I’ve ever had to endure”
Community, Hurricane Dorian, News
Hurricane specialist Bryan Norcross weighs in on Dorian
“Dorian is potentially as severe as the reports say, but there is always room for the weather reports to be wrong.”
Campus Life, News
Spin Scooters to offer alternative transportation option on campus
Spin a shared electric scooter company, which began as a San Francisco startup in 2016, is now partnering with the University of Miami’s parking and transportation services to bring ride and park scooters to campus.