The cynical side of me couldn’t help but wonder what Nike had to gain from openly supporting such a polarizing figure.
National News, News, Obituaries, Politics
Services honoring ‘American hero’ John McCain to conclude Sunday
McCain’s achievements continue to be remembered, even by those too young to vote in the 2008 elections. Micaela Stoner, president of the UM College Republicans, said McCain’s presidential campaign was the first she was old enough to follow, and said she rooted for him to win.
Community, Cover, National News, News
Thousands attend Miami’s March For Our Lives spearheaded by UM students
The City of Miami Beach was host to one of the more than 840 organized March For Our Lives events around the world advocating for gun control.
National News, News
Revamped gun control debate deepens rift among political parties
It’s been a topic of discussion for decades: gun control. The debate has resurfaced with stronger force – widening the divide among students.
Crime and Safety, National News, News
Stoneman Douglas alumnae at UM feel the shock of grieving an alma mater attacked
UM students and MSD alumni reflect, amid grief and anger, on their alma mater and the resilience of their community after one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.
Crime and Safety, National News, News
Following Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting, focus turns to school safety locally and nationwide
It’s been almost a week since the deadliest school shooting in Florida’s history occurred last week, leaving 17 dead and more than a dozen injured. Now, there’s a renewed focus on safety, locally and nationwide, and unlike in other mass shootings, the conversation has been sustained by student-led efforts.
Community, Cover, National News, News, Science and Technology
Miami listed as finalist for Amazon’s HQ2
Amazon released the list of its 20 finalists in competition to house the company’s second headquarters. The City of Miami was one of them.
Health, National News, News
UM professor collaborates with FIU professor, DEA to trace opioid production
Opioid misuse plagues millions in America every year, with the heart of the crisis in Florida. Now two professors, including one from the University of Miami, are working to transform the methods to determine the sources of specific heroin samples. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 12.5 million people misused prescription…
Community, National News, News
International students reflect on America’s gun violence, its effect on experience in country
For international students, culture shock can mean a lot of things – a different language, unique social habits and an unfamiliar environment – but increasingly, part of coming to the United States is making sense of the reality of gun violence in this country. Regina Sánchez-Jiménez, an exchange student from Spain, said her friends and…
National News, News
Former Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts react to new gender-inclusive policies
For Mary Balise, a senior from northern California, becoming a member of the Girl Scouts of America was a given. Balise, a double major in studio art and psychology said the Girl Scouts were “very popular” when she was a child and so she joined when she was 4 or 5 years old. Now, girls…
Community, Environment, National News, News
UM to accomodate faculty, students displaced by hurricanes in Caribbean islands
The University of Miami will allow graduate students and faculty from the storm-ravaged Caribbean to continue their research in Miami until their respective institutions are reopened. The university has agreed to provide the opportunity for free, allowing the displaced faculty and students’ home institutions to keep tuition revenues. The university will also be providing academic…
Community, National News, News, Profiles
Associate Professor William Pestle makes 16-hour roundtrip to Puerto Rico to deliver supplies, aid in recovery efforts
In 16 hours, associate professor William Pestle traveled to and from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to help the millions on the island ravaged by recent hurricanes. For Pestle, Puerto Rico is an island that he has grown to love. Pestle conducted research on the island for 15 years. When Hurricane Maria barreled through Puerto Rico…