Culture

Recap: The best (and worst) of this year’s VMAs

This past Sunday, Aug. 30, MTV hosted what was…a solid first attempt at a large-scale awards show during the age of Coronavirus. Here’s a closer look at the moments that worked, the moments that didn’t and the moments we’d rather forget.

Community, Cover, Culture, Food

A freshman’s guide to surviving Miami

So, you’ve decided to move to Miami. You’ve registered for classes, added “UMiami ‘24” to your Instagram bio and bought everything in sight at Bed, Bath and Beyond’s “Back to School” sale. Now what?

Culture, Music, Reviews

Troye Sivan navigates heartbreak with ‘In A Dream’ EP

On his fifth EP, Sivan crowns himself as king of crying on the dancefloor. He opens up about some of the most difficult moments of his own heartbreak, no matter how much of a struggle that might be.

Culture, Movies, Q & A + Profiles

‘March For Our Lives’ documentary aimed at young voters, activists to premiere in Wynwood

Kim Snyder, director of the Peabody award-winning documentary “Newtown,” sat down with The Miami Hurricane to discuss making “Us Kids” and what she hopes audiences (and voters) will take away from it.

Culture

Covid-proof activities to keep your freshman year exciting

As many already know, the upcoming semester will be one unlike any other and certainly not the party-packed, drug-induced experience coming-of-age movies prepared us for. But, that does not mean it still cannot be one to remember.

Community, Culture, Music

A pride month playlist for the gays

Between it being pride month and home to the anniversary of both the Supreme Court decision to legalize same-sex marriage nationally and the historic Stonewall riots, there is undeniably much to celebrate. And what’s a good celebration without a boppin’ playlist to match?

Community, Cover

Juneteenth: The holiday you didn’t learn about in history class

To be clear, President Trump (or anyone claiming to do so in the year 2020) did not make Juneteenth “famous.” In fact, this date is recognized as the oldest and most popular known U.S. celebration of the end of slavery, a celebration that kicked off over 150 years ago.

Community, Culture

Planning to protest this week? Here’s how to do it safely

While the majority of protests have been peaceful so far, protestors must be aware of possible risks including arrest, tear gas, exposure to coronavirus and other possible uncontrollable variables.

Here is a guide on how to protest and do so safely.

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Rod Wave gets personal, political on ‘Pray 4 Love’

The album does not feel like it was devised for the Hot 100 charts or to satisfy some TikTok craze, but rather was Rod divulging his own truth…. however painful it may be.

Culture, Music, Reviews

Kiana Ledé’s is R&B’s newest songstress with raw, emotional debut album

With samples from iconic artists like Outkast and the Notorious B.I.G and features from some of R&B and hip hop’s biggest and quickest-rising stars– including 6lack, Ari Lenox and Lucky Daye– “Kiki” is the perfect blend of old and new, an ode to the soulful music that raised her told through the bright eyes of a youthful, up-and-coming star.