“The twilight hour of socialism has arrived in our hemisphere,” Trump said.
National News, News, Politics
UM community reacts to State of the Union address
“Personally, I was surprised to hear the bipartisan undertones of the president’s remarks,” said, Kinnon McGrath, president of the UM College Democrats.
Community, Cover, Crime and Safety, National News, News, Politics
Students reflect on Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting one year later
“How the baby boomers remembered the Vietnam protests of 1969, I’m certain that’s how generations raised throughout the 2000s will remember Parkland.”
Campus Life, Community, International, News, Politics
Political developments in Venezuela: The University of Miami responds
“It consumes my thoughts every day.”
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Effects of the government shutdown felt at UM
“It’s immoral that politicians are getting paid when hard-working people like TSA are not,” said UM trustee Jonathan McAndrews.
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New SG recommendation bill seeks to make getting to the polls easier
Ashlyn Coleman, the SG chair of academic affairs, said the bill is intended to promote civic engagement on campus and is in no way forcing professors to cancel class.
Campus Life, Community, News, Politics
Parkland survivors share stories, encourage activism
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…
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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.
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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.