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.
Community, Coronavirus, Cover, Health, News
Homeless people are among those most at risk for COVID-19. Here’s what these three brothers are doing about it
When three South Florida brothers saw the shortage of medical supplies, such as masks, due to the coronavirus pandemic, they began to think of ways they could use their knack for 3D printing to support their local community. In early April, Miami Masks Strong was born, a non-profit organization seeking to provide protective gear to those most at risk.
Community, Cover, Gallery, News, Photo
Photo essay: U.S. Army Parachute Team ‘Golden Knights’
Founded in 1959, the Golden Knights travel across the nation, perform in freefall demonstrations and compete internationally. At the end of their season, the team travels to the Homestead Air Reserve Base to train and complete their Annual Certification Cycle. Photo Editor Jared Lennon had the opportunity to observe the team train and capture images of their process, from both in the air and on the ground.
Academics, Community, Coronavirus, Cover, News
UM instructor resigns after TikTok of pornographic bookmark goes viral
A University of Miami instructor was teaching a business analytics class over Zoom and sharing his screen when students spotted something unexpected– a pornographic bookmark tab describing college girls.
Academics, Community, Coronavirus, Cover, News
Understanding the ‘Zoom Boom’: Videoconferencing, Zoom University and zoombombings
As declarations of stay-at-home orders begin to rise and social distancing continues to be enforced, Zoom has become a cultural phenomenon. Many people use the app to host religious services, parties, lectures and musical shows.
Community, Cover, News, Religious Life
How campus ministries are coping with coronavirus
While campus ministries have physically closed their doors, many are still using this time to find new ways to serve and connect with their students.
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First reported UM student tests positive for coronavirus
The first reported student at the University of Miami has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to an email sent out on Saturday, March 21 by University Communications.
Community, News, Politics
Canes in office: Current South Florida mayors who attended the U
Former UM administrator Sally Philips was recently elected to mayor of South Miami. She joins eight other Cane who are currently running South Florida cities.
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Former UM administrator elected South Miami mayor
Sally Philips, former chair of South Miami’s Planning Board, handily defeated her opponents to become South Miami’s next mayor.
Community, Cover, News, Religious Life
‘How to Fight Anti-Semitism’: A discussion with New York Times editor Bari Weiss
The University of Miami Hillel will host New York Times staff editor and writer Bari Weiss on Wednesday Feb. 19 to discuss her book “How to Fight Anti-Semitism.”
Community, News
10-mile-long park set to open under Miami’s Metrorail
The Underline is a new project that aims to effectively use the area underneath the Metrorail. This will ultimately function as a bike path, living art installation and open space for those looking to escape the chaos of Miami roadways.