While this November’s election is largely known for the two presidential candidates, there are still many important races and propositions that can be voted on in the 27th Congressional District of Florida.
Campus Life, Community, News, Politics
Absentee voting: Why it’s so important
Whether they live in Florida or not, UM students will be relying on absentee and mail-in ballots to cast their votes due to the logistics of going to school away from their home state and because of the pandemic.
Community, Cover, News, Student Government
Sybrina Fulton speaks to UM about getting involved in social justice movements
“We need to groom our young people now, and I put all of my faith in the young people.”
Community, News
Book Talk series returns virtually
Jennifer Ferriss-Hill kicks off the Book Talk series from the University of Miami’s Center for the Humanities via Zoom.
Campus Life, Community, Cover, News
4 students in Hecht test positive for Covid-19, 2 residential floors enter mandatory quarantine
The University of Miami confirmed four positive cases of Covid-19 in the Hecht freshman dorms in an email message to students and staff on Friday, Aug. 21, the first message of its kind following students’ return to campus for the fall semester.
Academics, Community, Cover, Health, News
Here’s what South Florida universities are planning for fall semester
Local universities are facing tough decisions about whether to reopen this fall, and many are forging ahead with either a mixed use of both in-person and online learning or plans to return fully in person.
Here are South Florida universities’ current plans to reopen during the pandemic.
Administration, Community, Cover, News
President Frenk unveils plans for racial justice
President Julio Frenk first arrived at the University of Miami in 2015 during a moment when its students, faculty and staff were grappling with racism on its very own campus.
Now, five years later, his administration is working once again to move UM towards racial justice.
Community, Health, News
Coral Gables mayor makes face coverings mandatory as coronavirus cases surge
The new order went into effect on June 25 and will be enforced with a fine
Community, Cover, Health, News
Coronavirus places UM workers under financial stress, health risk
Amid layoffs, risk of exposure to COVID-19 and threats to their benefits, the University of Miami’s subcontracted facilities and dining workers report that they have been hit hard by the pandemic.
Community, News
Miami beaches reopen with restrictions. Here is what you need to know
After 12 weeks of empty beaches, Miami-Dade County reopened sandy shores for visitors Wednesday, June 10 but with restrictions. For those planning a beach day in the near future, here are several rules and guidelines to be aware of.
Campus Life, Community, Cover, News
Black student leaders urge university to act
In an effort to spark action, six Black student leaders gathered for a virtual dialogue over Zoom to deliver a Black State of the Union Address and discuss racial issues persisting at the University of Miami.
Here are six takeaways from the event.
Community, Coronavirus, Health, News
Here’s how three brothers are 3D printing masks
Together, Marc and Lance Levine, who share a Brickell apartment, print and assemble masks during the week and then distribute them with Mitchell Levine to nearby homeless communities on the weekends.