Zeif recounted the sound of gunshots rattling through the hallways, which sent students scattering to nearby classrooms.
Campus Life, News, Politics
Canes gather to watch midterm election results
The tension in the room was almost palpable, and caused several students to stress-eat as they watched the election unfold on the TV screens.
Community, Cover, News, Politics
Live Election Day coverage
Polls were open across Florida from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Voters showed up to cast their ballots and make their voices heard on a variety of elections and issues. All interviews were conducted at the University of Miami’s Watsco Center, unless otherwise noted. Emotions running high 6 p.m.: More than a dozen students…
Community, News, Politics
UM offers shuttles to early voting locations
The buses will run every half an hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and depart from Stanford Circle from the Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 and Mahoney-Pearson Residential Colleges on Nov. 2.
Campus Life, Community, News, Politics
Fareed Zakaria encourages global approach to education
In his speech, “Is the American Dream Out of Reach,” Zakaria challenged students to think critically about the problems affecting today’s society.
Community, National News, News, Politics
UM law professors urge against Kavanaugh confirmation
Their names appear on a list of nearly 2,500 law professors who’ve deemed Kavanaugh unfit for the Supreme Court.
Community, Cover, News, Politics
Michelle Obama speaks on campus, encourages audience to vote
“As a citizen, wouldn’t you want to be absolutely positive that those elected officials are looking out for all of us and not just a small percent?” Obama said.
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.
News, Politics, Profiles
Canes in Congress
There are a number of individuals serving in Congress with ties to the University of Miami.
International, News, Politics
UNIVEN members say travel ban helps Venezuela more than it hurts
“They are a corrupt class of politicians that do not care about the country or the people that perhaps once, voted for their party and put them in power… They do not deserve to be able to enjoy or spend in the USA, or any other country in the world.”
Administration, International, News, Politics
UM: Trump travel ban exempts international students
University officials say they have received inquiries from students in the affected countries and from others as well. However, they point out that the ban does not pertain to students with the proper student visas and documentation.