While staying informed and being socially responsible is imperative in a situation like this one, it is not everything. Sometimes, you will need a break from the bad news. The Hurricane is here to help.
Books, Culture
Binge-worthy reads to get you through spring semester
March 2 is National Read Across America Day. And, as awesome as binge watching Netflix can be, sometimes reading a great book is just as good.
Books, Culture, Q & A + Profiles
Author, activist Garrard Conley talks conversion therapy, sexuality
“Other people need to come forward and tell their story,” said the author of “Boy Erased.” “Everyone knows mine now.”
Books, Culture, Food
‘Hangover Helper’ brings global hangover cures to college students
The book, which came out Oct. 1, is an illustrated collection of 50 global hangover recipes. Put simply, it is the ideal cookbook companion for the average college student.
Books, Campus Life, News
Monthly book club led by Lowe Art Museum educator to discuss health and well-being begins Tuesday, Sept. 24.
“I think this book club will help the community by bringing up topics that usually discussed in a typical book club, such as “what is really important in your life,” or “stop and think what gives meaning in your life,” clinical psychologist Cristina Pozo-Kaderman said.
Books, Culture, Q & A + Profiles, Reviews
UM alum talks new book, money, and how to make it
We’re all writing a book in our heads. Jon Kowalsky is finally publishing his.
Books, Culture
Miami professor publishes memory improvement book
UM professor Nelson Dellis reveals behind the scenes information on his new book, ‘Remember It!’.
Books, Community, Culture
Student Artist Profile: Danielle Lowe
Songwriter and music therapy major turned author Danielle Lowe discusses the difficulties of earning a degree in a creative field and how her experience with mental illness has inspired her memoir, “People Say I’m an Artist, But I Don’t Feel Like One.”
Books, Culture
One Book, One U makes all of campus a big book club
Unite in literary solidarity as One Book, One U reads “Make Your Home Among Strangers” and dives headlong into Cuban-American culture and identity.
Art, Books, Community, Culture
Miami Zine Fair features eclectic array of locally produced zines, products
When people think of zines, they might think of the 1970s New York punk zeitgeist. They might also think of the ever-growing “do-it-yourself” movement or a potentially great skit for a “Portlandia” episode. Event-goers found all this and more at The Miami Zine Fair April 22. The fair was a community-based event that offered exposure…
Books, Community, Culture, Food
Lowe After Hours combines social justice, carbs at Feminist Pizza Party 4.0
Let’s face it, a trip to the art museum reminds most of us of dull elementary school field trips during which we counted the minutes until lunch. But what if visiting the museum included pizza, cocktails, a DJ and making art, all with a side of social justice? On April 6, visitors at the Lowe got…
Art, Books, Community, Culture
Celebrate National Poetry Month with poetry festival events
April is National Poetry Month, and there’s no better place to get in the writing spirit than Miami. The O, Miami Poetry Festival begins on the first of the month, with dozens of events almost every day. Don’t like poetry? Think again – you’ll have a blast at these unique (and mostly free) celebrations. …