For those who firmly believe that access to healthcare is a right, not a privilege, now is the time to advocate for expanding healthcare.
Coronavirus, Cover, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
President-elect of United Black Students responds to coronavirus outbreak, offers words of advice
As the new United Black Students president for the 2020–2021 academic year, I feel it necessary to address black students specifically. We once again face a new threat that preliminary data is showing to disproportionately affect our communities.
Coronavirus, Cover, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Student government president on how to be ‘socially responsible’ during pandemic
I am writing to you about ways you can be proactive to keep yourself and fellow Canes safe and to remind you of some important resources available at UM.
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Why being a leader in college is more than honors and awards
I thought that the decision of this organization to not “honor” me meant I was not a good leader or a good student. However, this so-called failure was what sparked a source of enlightenment.
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Stop attacking Iron Arrow
The entire purpose of the society was to honor Miccosukee culture and preserve it while honoring the greatest leaders and change-makers in our academic community. Calling the society’s traditions “exoticizing of native culture” and racist is a complete denial of concrete fact.
Opinion
Validation and visibility as a queer black woman
At the time, I felt like my Blackness and my queerness couldn’t exist in the same space on campus.
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Advice for the upcoming student government elections
During our election time, I encourage you all to be open-minded, be willing to hear perspectives, and think critically about what is being said and why.
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Take care of yourself this finals season
Although this time of year is important to your academic career, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone to take care of themselves and those around them.
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
UM’s online classes are not a viable option for students
There is very little support from the university when it comes to online classes.
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Calling Shalala to support #HealthforAll by strengthening global health system
We urge Representative Shalala to introduce to Congress new legislation to support global health system strengthening.
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Why colleges should do more to support adjunct professors
We live a precarious financial existence which forces us to supplement our income with other work or to depend on a spouse, parent or sibling throughout our career.
Cover, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The story of my abortion
I was a young girl when I endured my abortion. That sentence is still hard for me to swallow. Although, I have healed from this traumatic experience over time, I am on a journey of life-long healing.