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.
Academics, News
Several fall classes move to mixed online format without notice
“I think it would’ve been respectful to receive an email from the school explaining why my classes were switched rather than having me check can link to find my classes online, said senior Gabby Butman. “As a senior, it is upsetting that I am missing out on some of my last memories and experiences because now I will be spending the majority of my time at home on the computer.”
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.
Cover, Gallery, News, Photo
Photos from the weekend: Protests continue across US
Armed with their signs, strengthened by their voices, protestors gathered this past weekend in cities across the United States and the world to lament the Black lives lost at the hands of police and to call for a reckoning in the criminal justice system.
Campus Life, Cover, News, Sports
UM student-athletes, coaches, administration hold silent protest for George Floyd
University of Miami athletes, administrators and coaches lined up in rows and silently protested on their knees Tuesday night inside the Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility to mourn the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who died in police custody after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for several minutes on May 25 while three other officers stood idly by.
Academics, Administration, Cover, News
Following pornographic bookmark incident, instructor says UM pushed him to resign
A University of Miami lecturer, who was out of a job after a pornographic bookmark was spotted on his computer during a March 26 Zoom class session, says he was pressured by the university to resign.
Campus Life, Cover, News
Senior Tribute for the Class of 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s seniors didn’t get the goodbye they may have wanted. Under these unprecedented circumstances, The Miami Hurricane decided to put together a special project to congratulate the graduating seniors of the class of 2020. This includes a look back at the past four years, as well as reflections from seniors on their time at UM.
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.
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.
Academics, Administration, Coronavirus, Cover, Health, News
President Frenk outlines his plan for a return this fall
University of Miami President Julio Frenk is confident that in-person instruction will resume come August. However, during a Zoom roundtable discussion with student media leaders on April 30, Frenk said the campus environment students return to will be very different.
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.
Health, Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Politics
A call to action for students and U.S. Government
For those who firmly believe that access to healthcare is a right, not a privilege, now is the time to advocate for expanding healthcare.