The Miami Hurricane asked members of the UM community what Homecoming means to them. Here’s what they had to say about the significance of the annual traditions.
Campus Life, Community, News
‘Hurricanes Help the Hometown’ begins Nov. 6
Students can sign up to participate via https://miami.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations, where they can register their names but they must come early because the event is expected to hit capacity with participants.
Community, News
International students discuss their plans for Halloween
There is no doubt that Miami loves Halloween, and with everything from public trick-or-treating events to exclusive themed parties, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate. To U.S. natives, these festivities are nothing new, but some international students are about to experience Halloween night for the first time.
Community, Cover, News
‘I’m Not Lovin It’: Students protest to end animal abuse at McDonald’s
“Our message is simple and straightforward: animals deserve better,” the ecosystem science and policy and geography major said. “I’m sick of protesting this. I want people to wake up already.”
Community, Health, News
Event hosted at UM aims to boost OCD awareness, increase access to treatment
“Many people don’t discuss [OCD] openly, even when it is a pretty debilitating disorder,” she said. “People who might not be able to access these resources otherwise, can get the opportunity to in this setting.”
Community, Cover, International, News
Global Lebanese protests makes their way to Miami
“I’d be sitting in my classes, but my heart and soul is on the ground with the people in my country, as they peacefully protest for a life they truly deserve,” Abdelnour said.
Community, Cover, News, Obituaries
School of Communication alumnus Moses Shumow killed in Massachusetts train crash
“Moses was an engaged scholar and journalist deeply committed to social justice,” Hughes said. “It permeates everything he did. He was my student, but became my teacher and inspiration.”
Campus Life, Community, News
Learning with the Lowe: Student-led initiative to share artwork with local students
Matthew Deroo created this project to integrate the Lowe’s resources with the local community and to support students’ learning across contexts. This is Matthews’ second year partnering with the Lowe, which he began at the end of 2018.
Community, Environment, News
Sewage, dangerous bacteria are entering oceans, closing Miami beaches
“I think it’s important that something is done about all this bacteria being found,” said Emma Rodriguez, a freshman majoring in communications. “The beach is one of my favorite places and something we should ensure is safe for everyone to enjoy.”
Community, News
UM students take on Miami Carnival 2019
“What I look forward to the most about carnival is it feels almost like a huge family reunion,” Pitter said. “It’s one of the only times of the year that all my friends and all of my family are in the same place. I also meet so many people who feel like an extended family. It’s truly a completely carefree day—nothing compares.”
Community, News
Erika Rappaport opens World Food Day with discussion on history, significance of tea
“Tea is an intensely global drink. For 500 years prior, there have been global tea cultures consumed around the world,” she said.
Community, Construction, Cover, News
Landscape of Coral Gables, UM rapidly changing in face of urbanization
Though Coral Gables may fall prey to high living costs like all urban cities do, not everyone thinks it should lose its historical fingerprint.