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Campus Life, Cover, News
Annual Commencement Ball celebrates seniors
Likened to a “less stressful” version of prom, the ball was an opportunity for seniors to reconnect with friends and enjoy a night of dancing and casino games.
Community, Construction, News
Renovations to School of Architecture building cause mixed responses
Quaint or outdated? The renovations of historical Building 48 in the School of Architecture leaves many people ecstatic about its preservation, but others calling for big change.
Op-Ed, Opinion
Pete Buttigieg’s rise to political prominence
But, if there was ever a time that a 37-year-old gay mayor from the 300th largest city in the U.S. could become President of the United States, perhaps, that time is now.
Op-Ed, Opinion
Can women dismantle patriarchy without participating in it?
When going about the process of dismantling institutionalized inequality, the only way to make significant change is to do it from within the system.
Op-Ed, Opinion
Islamophobia: The plague of the West
You should not die in your sanctuary and only have political leaders offer “thoughts and prayers.” They should offer action and denounce white supremacy.
Op-Ed, Opinion
There’s more to America’s diabetes problem than meets the eye
When the statistics of poverty and health connect and staggeringly go against African Americans, we need to realize that the problem is, in fact, institutional racism.
Campus Life, Construction, News
Construction on intramural fields elicits mixed reactions
“This is the first time the outdoor fields behind the Wellness Center will be completely renovated,” said executive director of the Herbert Wellness Center, Scott Levin.
News, Student Organization
SportsDesk nominated for Suncoast Student Production Award
“Even though SportsDesk has been fortunate enough to be nominated and eventually win several awards over the years, the thrill of winning never gets old.”
Campus Life, News
What matters to Ken Jeong: Minority representation in film
Actor, comedian and physician Ken Jeong told UM students what matters to him during a discussion on minority representation in the entertainment industry.
Baseball, Cover, Sports
Van Belle used to pick weeds from the outfield, now he stars on the mound
“I wouldn’t say it was rock bottom, but it’s very gritty,” Van Belle said. “You can’t take anything for granted. My freshman year, I will never forget every day before practice. We had to pick 12 weeds out in the outfield before the day started. You had to fix the mound yourself. Nothing is done for you.”