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.
Community, Coronavirus, Culture, Music
Ultra pulls the plug, offers no refunds
An email sent by organizers promised ticket holders admission to 2021 or 2022 events, an exclusive extra performance at the next festival, discounts on merchandise and a slew of other benefits outlined in the official email below. One word, however, was missing from the email that has many fans upset– “refund.”
Community, Culture, Food
VegFest 2020 brings vegan education to UM campus
This year marked the first ever VegFest held in Miami, with roughly 1,500 attendees and 21 vendors selling vegan-friendly food, beauty and fashion products.
Culture, Q & A + Profiles
From tragedy to making change: Rape survivor gives back to community, encourages others follow suit
“I was completely unconscious, only waking up a few times to see and feel what was happening,” recalled Emily Andrews, 21. “When I finally woke up and regained control, my rapist was laying his body on mine.”
Community, Cover, Culture
SpectrUM’s DragOut lights up campus with glamour, pride
From the many gorgeous outfits to the uplifting energy of the crowd, DragOut was a night full of excitement and surprises. Attendees and performers alike left Shalala feeling body-confident and empowered and with a full camera roll of videos to remember the celebratory night.
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.
Community, Culture, Movies
‘Onward’ set designer discusses passion for finding life in animation
On Thursday, Feb. 17, Carlos Felipe León– Shading Art Director of the upcoming film “Onward”– discussed the secret to unlocking artistic expression at the University of Miami School of Communication.
Culture, Music, Reviews
‘Unlocked’ is an exercise in sheer creativity and fun
What makes Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats’ newest project so special is that it’s an example of what hip-hop needs right now: pure unfiltered creativity between artists and producers.
Culture, Food
Around the world in five hours: SOBEWFF’S Grand Tasting Village brings international food, drink to Miami
One of the most popular and affordable events of the annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival, Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village, welcomed ticket holders to sample food and drink from the finest chefs, caterers, wine enthusiasts and bartenders of Miami and beyond.
Culture, Music, Reviews
Brent Faiyaz discusses dichotomies of life on new album, ‘F**k the World’
With no features, the singer is chartering his own path in creating sounds that transcend stereotypical, constricting notions of what music black individuals are expected to make.
Culture, Music, Reviews
REVIEW: Rex Orange County delivers intimate show at Fillmore Miami Beach
Surprising yet heartwarming, the audience was overwhelmingly young teenagers, many accompanied by parents who joined their eager children in waiting in line hours before doors opened.
Community, Culture
Nicole Byer brings self-deprecating yet empowering comedy set to UM
A charismatic and positive comedian known for her roles on both Netflix and MTV, Byer was the headliner of Hurricane Productions Daytime’s annual spring comedy show.