Excitement and energy fill the University of Miami campus as students are eager to tackle the beginning of a new school year. However, while the start of a new year is thrilling, to some it could also be daunting. College life is filled with long hours of studying, important deadlines and time management. Where some…
Donald Trump’s election stirs protest at University of Miami
After a contentious election cycle, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump became president-elect after defeating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The results of the election, however, have stirred people who were against Trump to protest at the University of Miami on Friday. [View the story “Protest at University of Miami” on Storify]
UBuzz: UM students share questions they’d ask Clinton, Trump
With the presidential debates underway, TMH asked members of the University of Miami community what questions they’d ask presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Steinberg believes that both candidates will do a “good job of keeping it boring,” according to a list of his pre-debate observations he handed out at the watch party. Steinberg says…
UBuzz: Thoughts from my experience at Donald Trump’s rally in Miami
We all have those moments in life when you see or meet someone and feel like you’ve met them before — but you really haven’t. Well, that’s exactly how I felt when I saw Donald Trump walk across the stage at his rally in downtown Miami. As a student double-majoring in broadcast journalism and political…
UBuzz: Social media recap of Donald Trump rally in Miami
News editors Isabella Cueto, Amanda Herrera and Marcus Lim paid a visit to the Donald Trump rally in Miami at the James L. Knight Center. Below you’ll find a social media recap of the events they encountered on Friday. For more tweets by the news team, check out the hashtag #TMHElection on Twitter. Trump rally filling…
Protesters gather outside Republican primary debate at University of Miami
A crowd chanting “Donald Trump has got to go” gathered outside the BankUnited Center Thursday evening. Rallying against G.O.P. front runner and businessman Donald Trump, the protesters marched down Ponce de Leon Blvd with signs and caricatures of the candidate. The protesters come in time for the Republican primary debate that will be held in…
Yik Yak reacts to President Frenk’s letter about campus diversity, inclusivity
University of Miami President Julio Frenk released a letter Thursday morning detailing the school’s plans to promote inclusivity. The plan involves admitting and matriculating “the largest percentage of black students among our peer institutions,” in addition to directing more resources toward the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA). See More: President Frenk strives to foster campus inclusivity In…
Twitter reacts to UM hiring Mark Richt as Miami Hurricanes head coach
Former UGA Head Coach and Hurricane Mark Richt will return to Miami to be the Hurricanes next head coach, as first reported by Peter Ariz of CanesInSight.com and other news outlets. See More: Mark Richt will be next head coach of Miami Hurricanes Twitter was ablaze with tweets reacting to the hire. Look below to find thoughts…
Twitter reacts to Al Golden’s firing
University of Miami football coach Al Golden was fired Sunday afternoon, according to a press release from the school’s athletic department. Twitter was abuzz with reaction the long-awaited dismissal and speculaiton as to who the next coach could be. Shane Larkin, the school’s point guard when it won the ACC Basketball Championship in 2013 and…
Recruits, former Hurricane players react to Al Golden’s firing
Director of Athletics Blake James announced Sunday evening he has relieved Head Football Coach Al Golden of his duties effective immediately. Recruits took to Twitter to post their reactions. Below, you’ll find a sample of the tweets. Ahman Ross Position: Safety Jacksonville, FL (The Bolles School) 3 stars, 0.8567 rating Coach Golden,great guy and I…
Coming out made easier by support of accepting family, friends
A piece contributed by junior Morgan Owens as a part of National Coming Out Week. I decided to come out when I realized one of my friends at my high school was also queer, and that we wanted to date each other. I had always thought, “I don’t have to come out. There’s no…
UM-FSU rivalry takes to Yik Yak
The Miami Hurricanes face the Florida State Seminoles at 8 p.m. Saturday in Tallahassee, but it seems shots are being fired before either team takes the field. From the Yik Yak battlefield, The Miami Hurricane has collected screenshots of both Cane and Seminole commentary. For more about the UM-FSU rivalry, check out the UM-FSU page. University…