“I was at Sig Chi…People literally had to like squeeze on top of each other to walk by,” said an anonymous student. This student is one of multiple who have described parties hosted by fraternities across Miami on a weekly basis.
Administration, Cover, Health, News
UM’s updated Covid-19 dashboard differs from previously reported cases
Three days after University of Miami’s president, Julio Frenk, sat for a contentious live interview on national television where he was pressed about the total number of Covid-19 cases at UM and refused to answer, UM has updated it’s Covid-19 dashboard to display cumulative statistics. However, the numbers are different than previously reported, raising more questions.
Campus Life, Cover, News
Iron Arrow eliminates decades-old Native American traditions after two-year review
These changes include limiting the use of the ceremonial drum in the tapping ceremony, discontinuing student leadership titles of chief, son of chief and medicine man, as well as the folding of the arms.
Cover, News, Profiles
Comedian Jeff Garlin reflects on his brief time as a ‘Cane
If you pull up a list of University of Miami’s most famous alumni, it doesn’t take long to find Jeff Garlin’s name. The producer, actor, writer and comedian is best known for playing the curmudgeonly father on the ABC’s “The Goldbergs” and co-starring in HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Academics, Administration, Cover, News
Following pornographic bookmark incident, instructor says UM pushed him to resign
A University of Miami lecturer, who was out of a job after a pornographic bookmark was spotted on his computer during a March 26 Zoom class session, says he was pressured by the university to resign.
Academics, Community, Coronavirus, Cover, News
UM instructor resigns after TikTok of pornographic bookmark goes viral
A University of Miami instructor was teaching a business analytics class over Zoom and sharing his screen when students spotted something unexpected– a pornographic bookmark tab describing college girls.
News, Student Government
Virtual Student Government Inauguration welcomes new leaders via Zoom
The inductees, wearing suits and dresses, appeared on a checkerboard of mini screens and all in unison raised their hands in front of digital backgrounds reading “Student Government Inauguration” and recited their oaths of office.