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April 25 , 2024

Obama signs historic heath care bill

Surrounded by members of Congress and facing a sea of flash photography, President Barack Obama signed legislation that is considered to be one of the most prominent social laws in decades.

Four sightings of swastikas in Hecht

Widely interpreted as an international hate symbol of white supremacy, the swastika has made its way back to the walls of the university.

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Give Back Week The Butler Center for Service and Leadership will host two informational sessions on Wed., March 24 at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. at UC 233 for organizations interested in helping out d...

Kaplan survey

Before enrolling for a class, students at American colleges oftentimes visit popular websites such as ratemyprofessors.com to view student reviews on their potential instructors.

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Business forum returns next year

The bucket list for every UM senior

For most, graduation happens once. You only walk through the stage, shake the president’s hand, and receive your diploma in the mail at one single time in your life.

Clearing up housing concerns

Frustrations and confusion will undoubtedly abound Tuesday afternoon when administrators and students gather to discuss grievances regarding on-campus housing.

A celebration of Cuban culture

With Miami’s deep-rooted historical ties to Cuban culture, hearing the blaring trumpets or the beat of a drum playing salsa music won’t surprise anyone come Thursday afternoon.

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Miller goes smokeless Beginning Mar. 2, the Miller School of Medicine officially became a smoke-free campus. According to Dean Pascal Goldschmidt, the initiative serves to “promote health and to promote wellness for everyone.” “Smoke-Free Campus” signs have been scattered throughout the medical school campus to remind students that smoking is prohibited in all outdoor areas, including the Schoninger Research Quadrangle, parking garages, all walkways, and inside of parked cars.

Learning from our leader

In 1962, one Peace Corps volunteer began her two-year visit to southern Iran to teach English to locals in a small village near Basra. She wanted to volunteer in the Middle East, particularly because her family is Lebanese. 46 years later, she would share her experiences with about 20 students at Storer Auditorium who are looking at embarking on a similar journey with the organization.

Ramon Galiana

News Editor