“Not a lot of people feel comfortable voicing their opinions on campus, and we kind of wanted to have a big broad flashy advertising for them, and I mean, as you can tell, it worked spectacularly.”
News, Politics
Election season puts strain on personal relationships
“I guess I didn’t really know how big of an impact it was going to have on my relationships with people because up until then, politics wasn’t really something I cared about,” Jagolinzer said. “In high school, once I realized I was queer, I started to realize that that was my life that they were talking about, so I have to have a stance.”
News, Politics
How young people’s social media use is shifting during election year
Political and social-justice-related content is ramping up, coming from not only more politicians on Instagram, but from YouTube influencers, lifestyle bloggers, fitness models, as well.
News, Politics
Harris vs. Pence: Students share their views on the vice presidential candidates
This year’s election pits two of the oldest candidates in U.S. history against each other, with President Donald Trump being 74-years-old and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, 77, giving added significance to each party’s nomination for vice president. Senator and Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris and Vice
Community, News, Politics
Guide to 2020 state and local elections
While this November’s election is largely known for the two presidential candidates, there are still many important races and propositions that can be voted on in the 27th Congressional District of Florida.
Cover, News, Politics
After Trump poster defaced on campus, Frenk decries vandals’ actions
A Trump poster was hung on campus and promptly defaced. The poster being defaced was met with mixed reactions from students across campus. One vandal was tracked down by the University of Miami Police Department and the actions have been publicly denounced by Julio Frenk.
Campus Life, Community, News, Politics
Absentee voting: Why it’s so important
Whether they live in Florida or not, UM students will be relying on absentee and mail-in ballots to cast their votes due to the logistics of going to school away from their home state and because of the pandemic.
Environment, News, Politics
Climate change: An everlasting issue as 2020 election nears
“Especially in Miami where climate and climate change are playing such a role even in day-to-day life, I think it’s one of the biggest issues that could be on the ballot in the upcoming election,” Arcodia said.
Cover, News, Politics
Students gather to watch ‘frustrating’ first presidential debate
“As expected, it was not very presidential.”
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.
Coronavirus, Cover, Health, News, Politics
Rep. Donna Shalala offers her take on coronavirus pandemic
Congresswoman Donna Shalala, a public health expert herself, has been outspoken during the coronavirus pandemic, calling for better leadership from President Donald Trump, as well as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
News, Politics
UM student from Nevada offers her take on caucus results
UM’s only student from Nevada shared her views on the results and commented on the race at large in the wake of Sanders’ commanding win.