One of the hallmarks of Yom Kippur is repentance; the ability to ask for and extend to others forgiveness.
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Hate not welcomed here
We are not amused. We are not intimidated. We will not be silent.
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Suchlicki resignation embarrasses the University of Miami
Re: President Frenk meets with Cuban-American community I used to think that intolerance of diverse political and social thought was confined to left-leaning college campuses such as UC Berkeley. As a Cuban-American and UM alumnus, I am saddened to hear that such intolerance has now reached the University of Miami, specifically the Institute of Cuban…
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Standing against white supremacy
The events and loss of life in Charlottesville, VA on August 12th were shocking and tragic. The ideas and actions of white supremacists have increasingly been present in public life over the last year, but the display in Virginia was astonishing. The increased activity and visibility of these groups is sad and disheartening but should…
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: The future of Cuban studies at the University of Miami
The University of Miami was chartered in 1925 as a Pan American university. In the past 92 years, the University has become a globally recognized institution of research and academia. Growing with the city around us, the University of Miami is currently ranked 1st in Florida and 44th in the nation. Our prestige and accolades would not be possible, however,…
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: More to museums than boring myth
Lowe director counters the idea that museums are “musty, old and boring.”
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Office of Financial Assistance Letter to the Editor
I would like to thank The Miami Hurricane for highlighting some of the challenges and complexities associated with the financial aid process. As UM continues to prioritize allocating financial aid to those students with the greatest financial need, it is necessary to complete a thorough analysis of a student’s financial need. This requires collecting detailed…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Responses to financial aid delays
UPDATED, Sept. 30, 2016: New letters are added as they are received. Below is a selection of letters submitted to The Miami Hurricane regarding our story “Financial Aid Office gives students a run for their money.” When a student is preparing for the new school year, they should be feeling enthusiastic, especially when the first day of…
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Removal of ducks beneficial to local wildlife
I support the university’s actions in removing a few invasive Muscovy ducks from campus and suggest that more should be removed and humanely euthanized in accordance with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission’s recommendations for their control. Native to Central America and Ecuador, these introduced Muscovy ducks have become a problem throughout South Florida by competing…
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Westaway article contained misconceptions
Last week, The Miami Hurricane published an article titled “Professor Katharine Westaway asked not to return after controversial activism.” As current and past directors of the Women’s and Gender Studies program (WGS), we would like to clarify potential misconceptions in the article. First, the article quotes Dr. Westaway as a lecturer in Women’s and Gender…
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the editor: Support our teams in stands on Saturday
What a wild weekend that was, huh? The Miami Hurricanes pulled off one of the greatest plays in college football history and the sports world exploded. For the first time in a long time, we were the center of national media attention. Some might say the Canes were in it for the wrong reasons, but…
Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter to the editor: “New projects should be prioritized”
Your past issue’s opinion piece on two bridges planned for construction was misguided and inaccurate. The university Campus Planning and Development Department works very hard to prioritize construction projects, often before they are announced. This Lake Osceola bridge is just one instance where we are planning for the future of this campus, which will offer…