“You get to be a social worker, a psychologist, a counselor,” said UMPD Crime Prevention Officer Alexandra Martinez on the meaning of police work. “You get to be a superhero.”
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Welcome back, Canes!
Students walk across Fate Bridge in front of the Shalala Student Center Monday, Jan. 14. Both students and faculty return back to campus as classes have resumed after the winter break.
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Hurricanes coach Mark Richt retires from coaching
Mark Richt announced Sunday afternoon that he is retiring as Miami Hurricanes coach. Richt’s unexpected announcement came three days after the Hurricanes lost to Wisconsin 35-3 in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. In a statement, Richt, 58, said he informed Miami Director of Athletics Blake James of his decision on Sunday morning. “The decision came…
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Miami Hurricanes QB N’Kosi Perry’s social media struggles continue
A sexually explicit video posted on Hurricanes quarterback N’Kosi Perry’s Snapchat story had University of Miami students talking and sharing the post during the final weeks of the semester, but on Friday the UM Athletics Department would only acknowledge that the salacious 10-second video was “inappropriate” and would not confirm if Perry was in the video. “We…
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Four months, four lives lost: Students, administration react to student deaths
“College is supposed to be such a special and flourishing time for students,” said senior Amy Grundlegor, “but before anything, it’s supposed to be safe place to grow – and that’s obviously not the case this year.”
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Miami set for rematch against Wisconsin in Pinstripe Bowl
“The bowls are interesting in that it’s the finish of this year and it’s kind of the beginning of next year,” Hurricanes coach Mark Richt said. “So, it’s very meaningful to our seniors. Obviously, it’ll be the last game that they’ll wear that uniform and wear the ‘U’ on their helmet. But it’s also important for our young guys, too, to have a great performance working ourselves into the offseason and into next year. It’s big for a lot of reasons.”
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New SG recommendation bill seeks to make getting to the polls easier
Ashlyn Coleman, the SG chair of academic affairs, said the bill is intended to promote civic engagement on campus and is in no way forcing professors to cancel class.
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UAstronomy Club spends Thanksgiving break hiking the Great Smoky Mountains
Many of the students who went on the trip said the beautiful views made the long days, heavy baggage and freezing temperatures all worthwhile.
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What does Thanksgiving mean to U?
We asked U what you thought about Thanksgiving. Here’s what you told us.
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National Geographic comes to campus, inspires students to think creatively
National Geographic collaborated with the University of Miami Nov. 9 and 10, conducting an interactive two-day program with the goal of igniting a passion for imagination and scientific exploration within college students.
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Live Election Day coverage
Polls were open across Florida from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Voters showed up to cast their ballots and make their voices heard on a variety of elections and issues. All interviews were conducted at the University of Miami’s Watsco Center, unless otherwise noted. Emotions running high 6 p.m.: More than a dozen students…
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Hurricanes left with questions following third straight loss
“You’d love to have one quarterback who’s playing his tail off and there’s no question who the guy is,” Richt said. “I think it would be in our best interest if one guy steps up and balls out and plays great. We’re still trying to find that answer.”