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Critics of DeSantis, including Kat Deusterhaus, communications di rector for the Florida chapter of the National Organization for Women, view the tour and his endorsement of school board candidates as par tisan intrusion into an area of local government that is historically nonpolitical.“School board races are supposed to be non-partisan, and he was very
On Tuesday, Aug. 21, South Florida residents gathered outside the Metro-Dade Firefghters Local 1403 in Doral to protest the frst stop in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial Educational Agenda Tour. Although the primary goal of the protest was to express griev ances with the Governor’s educa tion policies, other issues such as his postions on abortion rights and transgender healthcare were ad dressd by the protestors.
“The most important thing would just be getting out and voting during these midterm elections. I think a lot of people don’t see the importance of voting during midterm elections, but the governorship is on the line,” Craig said. NEWS
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clearly pushing a political agenda and supporting candidates that are very political,” Deusterhaus said. DeSantis has infuriated progres sive Floridians for months regard ing his educational policy, a central aspect of his administration. Laws such as the Parental Rights in Edu cation Act–colloquially known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Act–and the “Stop WOKE” Act have been tout ed by the governor’s supporters as necessary education reform at the state level and criticized by his op ponents as unconstitutional govern ment censorship.
Governor’s other controversial poli cies, such as Florida’s ban on abor tion after 15 weeks and the recent removal of gender-affrming health care from Medicare coverage. Post ers displayed by attendees included slogans like “My body, my choice” and “Protect trans kids.”
While the protest remained rela tively peaceful, tensions between attendees and government offcials reached a boiling point during De Santis’ main speech. According to attendees, one protester entered the fre station and loudly voiced his grievances with the governor but was promptly removed by security.
“Across the board, everybody is for bodily autonomy and the right to teach accurate history,” Deuster haus said. “I think the common thread to this is freedom, and we need to have schools that are free, we need to have our free media, we need to have freedom of bodily choice.”
“What he’s standing for is going back in history,” said Bridget Craig, president of the organization and junior at UM studying political sci ence, criminology and geography.
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“What he’s trying to do is not neces sarily going to better Florida and it’s making a lot of people uncomfort able and making a lot of people feel as if they are not heard anymore.”
The University of Miami College Democrats also expressed their sup port for the protestors.
An unknown critic of the Gover nor also few a small plane with a banner reading “DeSantis is a fas cist” trailing behind. Photographer Jonathan DeCamps, who document ed the protest and the conservative counter-protest, said that these publicly visible actions worked to
While debates over educational policy remained at the forefront of the protests, demonstrators also expressed their opposition to the
The Educational Agenda Tour, which took place leading up to the Aug. 23 Florida primary elections, consisted of stops in Sarasota, Volu sia, Duval and Miami-Dade coun ties, where the governor endorsed conservative school board candi dates. Desantis’ is considered to be the frst state representative in American history to endorse spe cifc school board candidates.
“Their goals was to disrupt in some way what was happening inside by showing resistance to state laws and measures being passed lately that seems to be unpopular, especially with education and in some ways I think they did,” DeCamps said.
“We’re also worried about this socalled ‘anti-woke agenda’ that he’s pushing,” Deusterhaus said. “It pre vents us from teaching accurate his tory about America.”
Jonathan DeCamps // Contributed Photo Demonstrators gathered outside the frehouse while the Governor addressed an audience inside on Aug. 21, 2022
achieve what he believed was the protestors’ primary goal: express their disagreement with the states’ policy decisions.
UM College Republicans did not respond to The Miami Hurricane’s request for comment.
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Despite the protests, both candi dates endorsed by DeSantis, Mi chael Alonso and Monica Colucci, won their respective Miami-Dade County school board seats in the Aug. 23 primary election. However, the demonstrators and their allies may still achieve their goal of re versing DeSantis’ policies with the upcoming Nov. 8 midterm elections.
Jonathan DeCamps // Contributed Photo Teachers and students stand up against Desantis’ new policies.
At UM, the most noticeable effect is the new optional status of Diversity, Equity, and Inclu sion (DEI) training. Students may have noticed that unlike in years past, the DEI orientation week training for incoming stu dents was not mandatory. Hous ing and Residential Life (HRL) staff also did not need to attend their DEI training this year.
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“I anticipate that that’s going to be hugely costly, and hugely time-consuming for public uni versities to have to implement,” Davidson-Schmich said. “It’s basically taking resources away from education and putting them toward jumping through bureau craticOtherhoops.”recent laws that now af fect public and private colleges and universities include HB 7017, requiring universities to report gifts of more than $50,000 from foreign sources and screen ings of researchers from foreign countries.UMCollege Republicans de clined to comment on HB7.
tate what private people can and cannot say,” Corbin said. “The basic point of the First Amend ment is to prevent the govern ment from censoring ideas.”
A colleague of DavidsonSchmich’s teaches at a public college in Florida, her expertise is in race and immigration. Said colleague, frustrated by the law’s imposition on her teaching, has decided to apply for jobs outside of the Asidestate.from the public sector, Corbin argues that the law would be completely unconstitutional if applied to private institutions.
Controversial Stop WOKE Act impacts UM less than public instituions
“I would be very concerned for people who are at state universi ties,” political science professor Louise Davidson-Schmich said.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has used his state and national plat
“The government cannot dic
In response, prominent conser vative fgures, including former President Donald Trump, cam paigned against its values and supporters.“Thestate legislature and the governor are Republican, they’re conservative and so they’re in a position to actually try to correct what they see as problems,” po litical science professor Sylvia Thompson said.
by the state and so the consti tutionality of the law becomes more complicated, although the effect remains the same.
According to HB 233-Postsec ondary Education bill, passed in 2021, Florida public colleges must administer a survey mea suring the “intellectual freedom” and “viewpoint diversity” of the institution. The law also permits
In a list of items, the law out lines several practices that will be considered “unlawful dis crimination” in public education and in private employment.
sor with expertise in constitu tional law.
“In keeping with the University of Miami’s DIRECCT values, the University provides the op portunity for students, faculty, and staff to grow their perspec tives by offering diversity, eq uity, and inclusion sessions and workshops,” UM said in a state ment to The Miami Hurricane. “All sessions are open and avail able to members of the univer sity community who would like toUM’sparticipate.”DIRECCT values are diversity, integrity, respect, ex cellence, compassion, creativity andteamwork.HB7isonly
The law primarily impacts public schools and universities; Professors and teachers at these public institutions are employed
Consequently, the law does not affect UM, a private university, to the extent that it does Florida public colleges and universities.
“By us protecting against CRT in this Stop WOKE Act, we’re going to be making sure that that time in school is actually spent learning and not just be ing targets of indoctrination,” said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a press conference on Dec. 15, 2021.DeSantis signed the bill into law on April 22. The law went into effect July 1.
students to record lectures for personal educational purposes and prohibits public colleges from shielding protected free speech.Senate Bill (SB) 7044, a lesser known bill passed in 2022, pro hibits Florida public colleges from using the same accrediting agency for consecutive accredi tationUniversitiescycles. seek accreditation to indicate that their institution reaches a specifc standard of ed ucation. Typically, the accreditor of the university doesn’t change between the several-year cycles.
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In one bullet, the law explicitly prohibits classroom instruction or employee training that “a per son’s moral character or status as either privileged or oppressed is necessarily determined by his or her race, color, national origin or sex.”Experts say the law’s verbiage is ambiguous. Words such as moral, merit, excellence, hard work, fairness and neutrality are vague and lack key identifers when considering the execution of the law, according to Caroline Mala Corbin, a UM law profes
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form against CRT, even using his position to infuence the makeup of school boards in a series of tours around Florida.
CRT is typically studied at the graduate level, yet it joined the mainstream vernacular after na tional protests against racial in justice in the summer of 2020.
one of several recent Florida state laws that prompted a reaction from edu cators and legal experts. While the law affects UM, it is only at the business level. Public insti tutions across the state feel the impact to a greater extent, par ticularly in the classroom.
“While this is the only one that will have an effect at UM, public instituions across the state will feel the impact to a much greater extent.”
According to Flordia lawmak ers, the law’s provisions aim to “protect individual freedoms and prevent discrimination in the workplace and in public schools.”Thebill’s language is in re sponse to the supporters’ inter pretation of Critical Race Theory (CRT), a school of thought that has drawn simultaneous praise and criticism in recent years de spite existing as far back as the 1980s.“Critical race theory is kind of this assumption that all institu tions that were built are kind of rooted in racism,” sociology doctoral degree candidate Ahzin Bahraini said, whose research focuses on the intersections of race and education.
The object of impassioned bat tles in school board meetings and debate among university faculty, Florida’s newest laws aimed at regulating classroom instruction have grown to have an increas ing impact on students’ educa tion. House Bill (HB) 7, known as the “Stop WOKE Act,” is among the most well known and controversial of these laws.
“If it’s not crystal clear what’s legal and what’s not illegal, then you might have a vague law,” Corbin said. “The consequence is that out of abundance of cau tion, people will self-censor themselves.”Thiseffect is called chilled speech and discourages the ex ercise of frst amendment rights.
items like appliances and bed ding,” Vice President of Univer sity Communications Jacque line R. Menendez said.
Tide Laundry service for all students living there. However, there have been some blips with the delivery from Tide.
“I was on a Zoom meeting this summer for other spring stu dents where [housing] did not guarantee that we would have housing,” psychology major Ol ivia Meola said. “My roommate and I started looking right after that.”UM has also been unable to promise parking passes to spring-admits affected by the relocation. This concerns stu dents who do not live close to the Metro about their ability to get to school on time every day.
Since THesis is a hotel for people living for short periods of time, there is limited storage space to hold a semester’s worth of clothes. Students have access to a closet to share with their roommate.“Iam literally surrounded by my boxes around my bed,” Ramkisoon said. “I still have my clothes in my suitcases, be cause there’s no space to put anything.”HRLdid
Due to other lack of accommo dations that the hotel provides, HRL has provided students with
“I checked that off-campus website provided, but all the options they gave us were not attainable unless you had a car which I was not going to have,” Ramkisoon said. “I mean the rates for apartments here per month is the same, if not more than what [my family] pay[s] for our apartment in New York.”
not give any advance notice about the lack of storage space that would hinder their closet space. Their only advice was to not bring typical dorm items such as decor.
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“UM Housing and Residential Life has forced 60 students into THesis hotel rooms and lef spring-admits in the dark about where they will be living come January.”
HRL stated there was not enough on-campus housing space to meet the waitlist de mands. Now, some students are awaiting if and where they will be permanently living for the rest of the school year. The tim ing for when most students will eventually move out of THesis has still not been determined.
As Centennial Village is being completed and Hecht Residen tial College has been demol ished, students are enduring a new way of on-campus housing.
The students relocated to THe sis only learned about their liv ing arrangements following months of being on the housing waitlist. One student, sopho more Jason Ramkisoon, did not even know if he would receive housing until Aug. 1.
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“Students were encouraged to wait until reassigned to an oncampus space to bring bulkier
“I booked my flight less than a week before I was supposed to move in and it was very incon venient,” Ramkisoon said. “I just told my boss back home one random day that I was not go ing to be able to come into work again which angered them.”
they were not considered com muter students. Even with the demolition of Hecht Residential College and beginning of con struction for Centennial Village, housing was not anticipated to be as
60 students living in THesis, spring-admits not guranteed housing
in hopes of avoiding the pricey, unpredictable Miami market.
“Underlimited.the Housing Facility Strategic Plan, available hous ing for students was to remain fairly static during the different segments of building Lakeside and Centennial Villages,” As sistant Vice President for Stu dent Affairs for Housing Strate gic Initiatives Richard Sobaram said in However,February.the administration has now modified their “re quired” housing policy to in clude a safeguard if they run out of“Forrooms.nearly 20 years, Hous ing and Residential Life has operated under the policy that all non-local first-year students are required to live in Univer sity housing for two academic semesters, as long as space is available,” Menendez said.
UM Housing and Residential Life (HRL) has forced 60 stu dents into THesis hotel rooms and left spring-admits in the dark about where they will be living come January.
The city of Miami was named the most expensive housing market in mid-February 2022 according to CBS News.
While HRL said they would refund $500 housing deposits and provided a website for stu dents to find off-campus hous ing, many were forced to stay on
“My plan was thinking that this was going to be a tempo rary stay, like I was going to be here for two or three weeks,” senior piano performance and journalism major Gianna Milan said. “Then my RAs said that we should be mentally prepared that we’re going to be here for the full fall.”
“We have talked to UMiami about it and they cannot guar antee us a parking pass as well, which is another problem we’re facing,” incoming freshman Ry lie Szablewski said. “It is not undoable, but it just makes ev erything a little more compli cated.”Prior to this year, all freshmen were required to live on cam pus and guaranteed housing if
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Alex Carnochan // Photo Editor THesis Hotel, located on US-1, will be home to many frst-year students as on-campus housing faces overcrowding.
The issue will carry over into the second semester as springadmits were suggested to im mediately look for off-campus housing arrangements and not rely on university dorms.
“We’re supposed to leave it in the study room,” Ramkisoon said. “There’s just so many bags of laundry in that room that they haven’t taken.”
meets regularly with Tribal Li aison, Curtis Osceola, a double ‘Cane BBA ‘14 JD ‘18 to discuss initiatives and ideas for collabora tion. Changes may come as a re sult, but so will new partnerships.”
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elected. However, instead of saying if she is elected to the Senate, she changed her wording to when she was elected, exuding confdence. If Demings does win, she would change the course of state politics in Florida as being the frst Democrat senator since Bill Nelson in 2018 and the frst Black U.S. senator for the state.“I’m so glad that she was on campus telling us what she would do when she wins,” sopho more computer science major Daniel Guthart said. “It shows that she cares about her com munity and her constituents.”
Following a brief introduction, Demings asked every student at the event what their frst priority for change was. The answers ranged from cyberbullying to affordable housing to environmental concerns.
Alex Terr //Co-News Editor Congresswoman and Senate candidate Val Demmings speaks with Danielle Metzger outside of Shalala Student Center on September 2, 2022.
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“It is so exciting to have Val on campus to day,” Bridget Craig, UCD president and junior majoring in political science, criminology and geography said. “We worked tirelessly once we found out she was coming earlier this week.”Demings, nicknamed “The Chief” af ter being the chief of the Orlando Police Department,is the Democratic nominee for the Florida Senate race against Republican incumbent Marco Rubio. While speaking to students, she made sure to differentiate herself from Rubio on many issues such as abortion and voting rights.
“Marco Rubio has a lot of damn nerve to talk about me,” Demings said when asked about her stance on abortion. “A woman or girl should have the right at an abortion up to the time of viability of the fetus.”
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to, both publicly and privately, use the traditional titles, instead of the new ones, to refer to their executive board,” the bill, brought by the Stu dent Government senate, said. Both the chair, Sydney Stropes, and faculty advisor to Iron Arrow, Adrian Nuñez, said that the an nouncement to cease the use of the society’s tribal titles was not a re sult of the senate bill. Nuñez said that the process to undergo these revisions began long before it was introduced to the UM senate, but was slowed by the COVID-19 pan demic.“This has been a change that has been discussed for some time with in Iron Arrow,” Stropes, a senior studying nursing and religion and healthcare said. “In conversations
This delay in change received criticism in a University of Miami Student Government bill passed in April 2022 that sought to have Iron Arrow disaffliated from UM and removed as the highest honor on campus. This bill was not approved by upper administration and was subsequently not codifed into UM law.“Iron Arrow has promised to amend their practices, in 2020, not ing that ‘Members of the society’s executive board will now be known as chair, assistant chair, and law maker, rather than the chief, sonof-chief, and medicine man titles.’
Now, she has pivoted to the U.S. senate after attracting attention for her role in former presi dent Trump’s impeachment trial.
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row society in a 2020 statement, but were yet to be fnalized by member vote until this week.
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On Sept. 2, current Florida Congresswom an and U.S. Senate hopeful Val Demings sat down with students outside of the Shalala Stu dent Center. Her visit is a part of her campaign to listen to students about what issues are most important to them.
“I never got the opportunity to speak to a politician face to face before,” junior political science, criminology and French major Dani elle Metzger said. “It was incredible for such a high profle woman to listen one on one with
us and hear all of our concerns.”
Although Iron Arrow has re ceived backlash for cultural appro priation in recent history, Stropes said that she sees these criticisms as opportunities to better their orga nization and maintain a connection within the Miccosukee as cultural values shift with time.
with our tribal liaison as well as in ternally amongst ourselves, it was decided to change titles to be more in line with those currently used by theTheseMiccosukee.”conversations were carried out as a part of the Memorandum of Understanding which was signed in 2018 by Iron Arrow in conjunction with UM and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. Meant to fa cilitate communication between the three bodies on proper cultural practices, it has resulted in a wave of change through the 96-year-old organization.“Wehave worked with Mic cosukee leadership to assess any changes Iron Arrow can make that may better align with their culture today,” Nuñez said. “Iron Arrow
“Any change that allows us to better represent and honor the Mic cosukee is one that I welcome. Our relationship with the Miccosukee is one of cultural appreciation and sharing, we will honor and uphold any practice that they so kindly gift
“All references to Chief, Son of Chief, and Medicine Man have been amended to Chair, Treasurer and Lawmaker, respectively. The changes are effective immediately and comes after consultation with leadership of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida,” the Iron Ar row Honor Society said in a state ment following an uncontested vote.These revisions however were promised publicly by the Iron Ar
“Soon my generation will not be leading for much longer,” Demings said. “We need young, smart, energetic people to lead the way.”
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On Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Iron Arrow Honor Society voted to re place the tribal-infuenced titles of their student offcers with more commonplace names.
Demings made sure to stay as late as she could to hear every student’s concerns, re membering each student’s name and asking them directly what they want to see if she is
The conversation was hosted by the Uni versity of Miami College Democrats (UCD) as part of their involvement in the midterm elections. The organization has been working nonstop to make sure that students were able to meet with Demings today.
Demings has long been a leader, becoming the frst female Chief of Police in Orlando in 2007 after 23 years serving at every level of the police department. In 2016, she tran sitioned into U.S. federal politics, serving as Florida’s 10th District house representative.
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Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi esti mates that the combined im pact will reduce real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023 by 0.05%, drive down unemployment by 0.02% and cut infation by 0.03%. The forgiveness plan will cause little to no effect economi cally but will make a huge difference in many American livesSenateindividually.Minority Leader Mitch McConnell joined in on the uproar, saying the move was a “slap in the face to ev ery family who sacrifced to save for college, every gradu ate who paid their debt, and every American who chose a certain career path or volun teered to serve in our Armed Forces in order to avoid tak ing on debt.”
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run on a defcit every year since 2001, and with pan demic relief ending, leaving room for Biden’s forgiveness plan, we will still see federal spending decreasing.
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All of which has not taken ef fect nor has even been pro posed. Not to mention, The White House has stated that the loan forgiveness is fully paid for due to a drop in the federal defcit. A huge factor in this drop is temporary pan demic relief spending ending, causing federal spending to decrease at an exponential rate.Infact, our government has
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President Joe Biden announced a threepart plan to provide relief to “America’s working fami lies.” This plan consists of debt cancellation in some cases, extension on the pause of federal student loan re payments, cutting monthly payments in half, the largest increase to Pell Grants and overall makes the student loan system more manage able for current and future
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An argument for student loan forgiveness
False. In order for taxes to pay for Biden’s debt forgive ness plan, Congress would have to pass a bill amending the governing law of federal tax collection known as the Internal Revenue Code (IRC).
Many who oppose this plan focus the majority of their
Why ‘you need therapy’ should not be an insult
Ben Doss, a University of Miami psychology professor and researcher, explained why the stigma of mental health is so pervasive even after years of progress.
arguments on one part- loan forgiveness only for some- yet do not acknowledge how Biden’s plan will benefit society as a whole. It includes strengthened accountability from colleges, including publishing an annual watch list of the programs with the worst debt levels in the country, so that students registering for the next academic year can steer clear of programs with poor outcomes.
‘get over it’ rhetoric continues to invalidate the plight of mental health issues so that no real progress towards acceptance can be made. Imagine if we treated physical ailments the same way we treat mental ones? Doss explained the double standard in the attitude towards physical versus mental health concerns.
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available and actively celebrated. Instead, it is weaponized through the false narrative that individuals who take advantage of these resources are bad or crazy.
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Programs like this will help protect taxpayers when it comes to college prices, keeping them reasonable and ensuring borrowers get value for their investments.So,while some believe it is a temporary solution,when
According to Mental Health America, more than 50 million Americans reported dealing with mental health issues in 2022. With a number that large, treatment should be widespread, economically
meditation apps, guides for emotional wellness and mental health assessment exams.There should be no social barrier to overcome when it comes to treating mental health concerns, regardless of the severity. The change in conversation around therapy starts with realizing there’s strength in vulnerability, just as there’s beauty in selfacceptance.Sono,you don’t need therapy because there’s something wrong with you or because you’re crazy. You need therapy because you’re a complex person trying to make sense of a complex world and it’s okay to ask for a little help sometimes.
this’ because we want to get through it on our own.”Thus, the snowball effect occurs: a small, previously ignored problem gets bigger and bigger, until it’s almost too big to stop. This is why it’s important to debunk the myth that therapy is only for people in crisis. Asking for help is not weak; it’s smart. At some point or another, everyone has had some form of mental or emotional struggle. It’s a natural fact.
The anger is understandable. It feels as if the people who haven’t yet paid off their student loans get a “freebee” while those who worked hard to pay off their loans or used none at all got cheated. Some may say “if I would have known, I would have waited.” The key word is “if”. What If Biden never put this plan into play? You would most likely be happy you made the conscious decision to handle your debt early or graduate with no debt at all.
dealing with today. A majority of high paying jobs not only require a bachelor’s degree but postgraduate school, which is even more of a financial
Not only is this mentality detrimental to individuals currently in therapy, but it further stigmatizes the idea of getting help so those who are struggling may not even see it as an option.
They offer a variety of counseling formats including one-on-one sessions with a licensed counselor, group counseling and psychiatric services — all of which is entirely confidential. Students will also find many self-help based resources like
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Someburden.people miss out on pursuing their dream job because they already have immense debt from their undergraduate degree and, having to pay off those loans along with keeping up with their cost of living, just do not see graduate school as a possibility. Biden’s three-part plan may offer hope and make it so that selective career sectors are more attainable for students who have the qualification but lack the funds.
Emotions are universal — the equalizer among humans, reminding us all that we are all capable of feelings like sadness, anger, frustration, regret and loss. While these negative feelings are usually shoved aside in favor of more positive ones, it may actually be beneficial to understand and explore those feelings a bit more.The UM Counseling Center is a great resource for student wellness needs. According to their website, “Any undergraduate or graduate/law/medical student who is currently enrolled at the UM and has paid the Health Center and Counseling Center Fee is eligible for an assessment at the Counseling Center.”
When you donate money to an organization, it normally does not benefit you, other than making you feel good, for doing good. Why in a situation like this, where part of this plan is to take away debt from Americans who are struggling with
If you are still opposed, you’re lacking a sense of patriotism. Policies like this are put in place to better the educational system and country as a whole, not just about the individual.
their loans, the unaffected have a problem with it?
In recent years, the negative social stigma around mental health treatment has decreased substantially. Viral Twitter threads beginning with “my therapist told me’’ and apps like Better Help, an online platform that matches patients with therapists based on insurance, are making their way into the mainstream. But the language around therapy is still bathed in a negative light even with progress having been made. The “you need therapy” insult tossed around on social media platforms and conversation circles alike isn’t doing any favors to its reputation.
“Some of the origin is this idea of mental health being a personal weakness. That people with mental health issues have gotten stuck or are somehow weak for not being able to handle the situation,” Doss said.The
Let’s also acknowledge that the debt American college students carried thirty years ago was far different than the debt students are
“If I stand up and my knee isn’t working,” Doss said, “that doesn’t feel like a personal failure or like I’m not strong enough. But that [philosophy] still exists for mental health. We think ‘if I were tougher or more persistent I could get past
analyzing the full plan, it offers long-term benefits. It is not only taking debt away from some Americans, but it is enabling them to put the generations after them in better positions. By cutting loan payments in half, it gives everyone who has borrowed money or will have to borrow money in the future, the ability to better manage their finances and get their degree without going under water.
It’s also important to highlight that the cost of a four-year public or private college has nearly tripled since 1980. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Pell Grants used to cover nearly 80% of the cost, but now they only cover a third. Like me, there are many students who have no choice but to borrow money if they want to get a degree. This makes certain universities and careers seem impossible for those coming out of lower income families.
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High-end eating, Miami Spice, returns for its 21 year
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Hutong is much more than your average orange chicken and egg roll. Customers can enjoy their fa mous spiced peking duck salad or the tiger chile spiced beef tender loin.
“The burrata there was really good,” Mortensen said. “I could have eaten a few more of those just for my Ricottameal.”bruschetta for brunch?
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Now through Sept. 30, food lov ers can sample some of Miami’s fnest establishments to enjoy threecourse prix fxe menus at just $28 for brunch/lunch and $45 or $60 for dinner. While the dinner price slightly increased from last year’s $42 dinner menu, this is the frst year that two dinner prices are be ingWithoffered.over 200 participating eat eries, attendees can enjoy 30% to 40% off of regularly priced meals at featured restau rants. Interested individuals should
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Sign us up. And you certainly can expect mouth-watering rigatoni and pesto dishes at dinner. No matter the time of day, be sure to fnish the meal off with their coffee mousse.
The ginger chocolate mousse is a must-try exotic dessert served with white and black sesame ice cream.
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Below are The Miami Hurricane’s top picks for Miami Spice 2022:
Located right on our home turf of Coral Gables, students won’t have to break the Uber budget to make it to Fiola. Whether it’s a weekend brunch or special dinner, this fne dining experience will satisfy your Italian-loving taste buds.
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Miami’s vibrant food scene is no secret. People travel to the city just to get a taste of the world-renowned restaurants in South Beach, Brick ell, Coconut Grove, Little Havana, Key Biscayne and so much more.
note that Miami Spice menus are not available at all locations on Fri days and Saturdays.
Even UM faculty take advantage of all of the Miami Spice menus.
The vegetarian fried noodles and mapo tofu are also favorful options for vegetarians.
Hutong is located at 600 Brickell Ave., Miami.
“I think [Miami Spice] gives stu dents the opportunity to talk and un derstand a little bit more about our culture and the culinary skills that people do have,” sophomore Miami local Bruno Parpinelli said.
Bugatti Bistro, a popular Itallian spot lcoated on Mircale Mile, made it onto this years Miami Spice list.
It’s also no surprise that quality cuisine comes at a daunting price, especially for college students on a budget. Currently in its 21st year, Miami Spice continues to offer op portunities for foodies to try some of the city’s best restaurants at more affordable prices.
For example, Mortensen ordered a soffé and caesar salad at Two Chefs Restaurant in Miami, both items that she would never splurge on with the regular menu.
“I think what’s nice for students is that you’re all paying the same price,” Mortensen said. “The worst is when people start ordering ex pensive stuff and then want to split the bill. I think [Miami Spice] evens
Swan & Bar Bevy lies in the heart of Miami’s Design District and of fers lovely indoor and outdoor din ing atmospheres. The pops of pink decor are sure to make for a pleas ant brunch flled with bourbon cin namon rolls, ham and truffe om elets and mango pavlova.
out the experience for everyone.”
Swan & Bar Bevy is located at 90 NE 39th St., Miami.
Karoline Mortensen, the Associate Dean of Business Programs and professor of health management and policy, has already eaten at four Miami Spice restaurants this sea son.“I’ve gotten to try things that I nev er would have tried before because of the Spice menu,” Mortensen said.
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Fiola is located at 1500 San Igna cio Ave., Coral Gables.
All in all, the contemporary decor and high ceilings are sure to pair nicely with favors from a Hong Kong-inspired menu. And be pre pared to catch a DJ playing some hot music tunes Thursday night through Sunday brunch.
Eclectico Restaurant and Bar made it’s way onto the 2022 Miami Spice list for its pan-latin cuisine and agave cocktails.
For dinner, spring for the octopus carpaccio, spicy salami pizza and hot fudge profterole. With fresh, seasonal ingredients, there’s almost nothing you can go wrong with or dering.Bring your cameras, because Swan is sure to be an Instagramworthy experience. After all, found ers David Grutman and Pharell Wil liams were sure to create an inviting dynamic that’s even more enjoyable when the price is right.
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To all the vegans and vegetarians who love sushi, PLANTA Queen will soon be come one of your most frequented restau rants.An entirely plant-based restaurant, as
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vourFairit.warning: the menu is overwhelming, as it features two cuisines — Thai and Su shi. Even though this is a sushi recommen dation, don’t forget to try the Thai menu. You cannot go wrong with the classic Pad Thai which also offers a vegetarian-friend ly option.
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Sushi Garage in CocoWalk is a refreshing sushi eatery. The Shrimp Tempura Tacos highlight how varied the selection is, as the fusion is out of this world. Sushi Garage may become your new favorite sushi spot. Is there a sushi roll that packs in several favors and will have you wanting more? Yes, and the Rosemary Eel Roll is just one example of Sushi Garage’s diverse rolls. The creative options will provide you with a completely different sushi experi ence. If you like different spices, combina tions, and creative food in general you will love Sushi Garage.
A foodie, a picky eater and the average Joe are craving sushi, they choose to go to Miyako because there is something for each of them. If you are looking for some thing avant-garde, sensible and conven tional, Miyako is the place to go!
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tion of spices and sauces, it’s almost as if the UM Roll exclaims, “It’s all about the U!”
Sushi Sake offers unique options with names that have Miami written all over
For those who are not too crazy about su shi, other options include Japanese soups and bowls like the chicken teriyaki bowl.
them. If you’re tired of collaboration proj ects and want to taste fusion at its fnest, try the Calle Ocho Roll. Yes, you read that correctly; the vibrant sounds and favors of Calle Ocho have been rolled into the form of sushi! Picture this: ham croquettes with avocado in a tiny roll. Is this the Miami food scene at its fnest? I can’t answer that, but you can try it for yourself.
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For the food connoisseur, the JB Temaki is love at frst bite. If you’d like to mix up your palette while remaining in your comfort zone, the California Eel roll will be perfect for you! The Kimchi Roll will transform you into a foodie if you’re some what of a selective eater, as you will have many options to choose from.
Do not be afraid to go on a tapas adven ture! Pla-Tu Sushi offers customers a fresh take on tapas, such as the Surf and Turf. Remember eating surf and turf at your fa vorite steakhouse? Well, Plat-Tu’s Surf and Turf takes the old-school surf and turf to another level, as the shrimp tempura and wagyu beef offer a new dining adventure you will not regret.
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Have you ever wondered where Sebastian eats when he leaves campus? Our best bet is Sushi Sake, as we are sure he cannot resist the UM roll. Between the orange and green color coordination and the combina
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the name implies, all sushi rolls are made with fsh substitutes. Instead of shrimp, the restaurant uses tempura broccoli in their Dragon Roll and ahi watermelon instead of ahi tuna.
Not only is the sushi exquisite, but the presentation itself is a work of art at Sushi Chef. The ginger that usually accompanies sushi rolls comes in the shape of a rose, and the wasabi comes in the shape of a leaf. The rose shakes wasabi is not the only rosy thing about these rolls, the rice and fllings are made with quality ingredients.
Moon Thai & Japanese is just a walk away from the Mahoney and Pearson dorms making it accessible to new students living on campus without a car. The Dragon Roll is a classic, but remains so for a reason: Moon Thai & Japanese makes some of the best Dragon Rolls. Forget about enjoying the view from the dorms when you can de
Every school year, students work dili gently to replenish their minds, bodies, and spirits. Fortunately, food plays a role in these three major components of our lives. Why not start the year off on a sushi roll? Below, check out a list of the best sushi places you must try near campus, compiled by The Miami Hurricane.
The Buenos Aires Roll contains salmon, avocado, shrimp and a sesame sauce that gives this roll depth. The Kao Roll is the namesake roll for a reason: it’s traditional with a twist! While the salmon, tempura fakes and avocado are its more customary ingredients, the hearts of palm and passion fruit sauce make the Kao Roll worthy of its name!
On Wednesdays, Publix sells all their sushi for half off making a roll, or lesserappreciated poke bowls, only $5.
Located on Miracle Mile, KAO Sushi & Grill is affordable, fresh and my go-to su shi place; the ambiance of the restaurant is as beautiful as the sushi itself. KAO offers all the traditional rolls that are expected at a sushi bar, like the California Roll, Dragon Roll and Rainbow Roll, but they also have delicious specialty rolls that set them apart.
The chicken teriyaki bowl is quite flling and favorful. Sushi Chef will not only satisfy your actual cravings, but your aes thetic ones, too.
Rollin’ with the best: Student sushi favorites around UM
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With so much to look forward to this school year, experiencing different cuisines is part of the excitement. We are lucky to have some of the best sushi around the U. Eat well and prosper!
Let’s be realistic: we have days when we don’t have time to enjoy the dining expe rience. While grocery store sushi may not have the best reputation, the grocery stores close to the U prove otherwise. To simplify the days where cooking is not a priority — but eating well is — check out the sushi at Publix. The Publix closest to campus always has fresh, ready-made AFC sushi.
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If you are on a low-carb diet, fear not: Pla-Tu’s Spicy Tuna Salad is great and the carbs are low. Plus, the salad is refreshing and delicious in the Miami heat. At Pla-Tu, you can eat well knowing there is some thing for everyone in your friend group.
It’s diffcult to believe that PLANTA Queen is vegan since you won’t feel like you’re missing out on traditional sushi. If you need more of a reason to check them out, I’ve saved the best reason for last: reasonable prices, especially for a vegan place.
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When you walk into Casola’s, you know you’re going to eat good food. Although the restau rant is best known for its piz zas and subs, the menu contains several dishes at great prices, including calzones. Upon order ing, remember that the servings are generous — it would not be a bad idea to share!
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The Consignment Corner Miami has been a fxture in Pinecrest for over forty years! Not just limited to clothes, the store also sells furniture and great artwork. For those who love vintage items, the Consign ment Corner is the perfect place for you, as you will be able to el evate your style at a good price. Although the store does have a website for online shopping, it’s best to go in-person and scope out their collection.
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Visiting the Coral Gables Mu seum is a good way to get to know the city. The exhibit “Cre ating the Dream: George E. Mer rick and His Vision for Coral Gables” walks visitors through the early days of Coral Gables and their original plans for the city. “Capture Coral Gables” showcases The City Beauti ful today. This is another place where bringing your ‘Cane Card will get you a student discount. If you are not ready for your time at the Coral Gables Muse um to end, take a Freebee (sort of like street-legal golf carts). Freebees function similarly to Uber and are benefcial to the en vironment. From the Coral Ga
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Experience Old-World Miami luxury for a fair price. Upon en tering, you will see vintage pic tures of Miami residents enjoy ing the pool. Because Venetian Pool is a freshwater pool, it’s a nice way to escape the Miami heat. Since UM students are considered residents of Coral Gables, you will be charged at a lower rate if you bring your ‘Cane Card!
points from every purchase and unlock exclusive deals.
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bles Museum, Freebee has select locations where you can visit a handful of nearby restaurants.
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Want to shop and be rewarded for fnding a good deal? Nor dstrom Rack in Miracle Mar ketplace is the perfect place for you! The store has a diverse selection of clothing, and as a Nordy Club member—the free rewards program—you can earn
Deemed “the world’s most fa mous Cuban restaurant,” Ver sailles serves excellent Cuban food at a fair price, such as the Ropa Vieja for $12.95. Whether you’re in the mood for ropa vieja or tostada with cafecito, Ver sailles’ menu will not disappoint.
If you like to ride your bike outside of campus, bike to Shake Shack. Convenient, costeffective and high-quality best describe the famous restaurant chain; they offer a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches and tenders, fries and — of course — amazing shakes. The menu also contains vegetarian options and a non-dairy shake!
David T. Kennedy Park Located in Coconut Grove, David T. Kennedy Park is per fect for many different reasons: people can exercise, picnic, re lax with friends and more. Addi tionally, an A.C.’s Icees truck is located in this park and their fro zen lemonade has been keeping Miamians cool for many years. Your time at David T. Kennedy Park will be like a modern ver sion of Georges Seurat’s A Sun day Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, with frozen lemonade making an appear ance!Miami is a city full of good deals — you just have to look out for them! And while it’s smart to save money, that does not mean you cannot also have fun. As the Greek philosopher, Socrates once said, “All things in modera tion, including moderation.”
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While Miami is an expensive city, that does not mean that one must spend a lot of money to tru ly experience the city. Luckily, UM is close to several affordable options for dining, shopping and sightseeing.
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
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Where the Crawdads Sing
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Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin deter mined to turn his luck around with his latest task. On this high-speed passenger train are four other assassins all looking to complete separate missions, but they have more in common than meets the eye. The flm also fea tures a strong ensemble cast including Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sandra Bullock and Bad Bunny in sup porting roles.
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Oct. 12 & 15
Top Gun: Maverick
CAC movie nights are free of charge and often feature movie giveaways including posters. Seating is limited and on a frst-come, frst-served basis so be sure to get there before the show starts and grab some seats with friends.
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In his fourth solo MCU movie, Thor (played by Chris Hensworth) ventures out on his most unlikely journey yet: a quest for peace. His short-lived retirement gets interrupted after he’s called into action to fght Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic assassin who seeks the gods’ ex tinction. Enlisting the help of Asgardian King Valkyrie, Kronan warrior Korg and his ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, the group set out to thwart the God Butcher’s vengeance.
Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, voiced by actor Chris Ev ans, embarks on an intergalactic adventure to fnd his way back home in this “Toy Story” spin-off. Accompanied by recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby and his robot cat Sox, the crew work together to complete the mission. Their plans, how ever, get delayed along the way by the evil Zurg and his army of robots.
This R-rated horror flm stars Jessie Buckley as a wom an seeking solace in the English countryside after her ex-husband’s death. However, a sinister being from the surrounding landscape turns her peaceful retreat into a full-on nightmare as the village men (all played by Rory Kinnear) torment her in various ways.
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The Cinematic Arts Commission (CAC), a Hurricane Productions committee, hosts weekly movies every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm at the Cosford Cinema. Located on the second foor of Dooley Memorial, Cosford gives students an authentic movie theater experience right here on campus. Check out the full list of flms showing this semester here:
In this Marvel sequel, Dr. Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, teams up with America Chavez, a teenage girl who can travel across multiverses. Together, the pair face multiple threats — including familiar faces from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and alternate ver sions of Strange — in an attempt to save the multiverse from mass destruction.
Following the 1986 flm, this “Top Gun” sequel stars Tom Cruise as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, one of the U.S. Navy’s top aviators. Thirty years after his Navy service, Maverick is now a test pilot for the TOPGUN program, training a new cohort of young pilots. Along the way, he encounters diffcult memories from his past, including the son of his deceased best friend, Nick “Goose” Bradshaw and former lover Penny Benjamin.
Starring Austin Butler as the titular character, director Baz Luhrmann explores the life and music of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley. Told from the perspective of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, the flm charts 20 years of the singer’s rise to stardom and his complicated relation ships with those around him, including his wife, Priscilla.
Everything Everywhere All At Once
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Four years after the volcanic destruction of Isla Nublar — the Costa Rican site of the original Jurassic Park — di nosaurs and humans now live alongside each other. While the world fgures out how these two species can coexist, dinosaur protectors Owen Grady (Chris Pratt) and Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard) embark on a rescue mis sion to save their daughter. It’s a movie full of subplots and conspiracy theories, rounded out by an ensemble cast.
This sci-f horror flm, written and directed by Jordan Peele, stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as two sib lings running a horse ranch in California. When an un identifed fying object starts appearing in the sky, the two attempt to capture video evidence with the help of a re nowned flmographer, while a theme-park owner tries to proft from the unexplained phenomenon.
Michelle Yeoh plays Evelyn Wang, a Chinese immi grant who owns a laundromat with her husband Way mond. When their business gets audited, reality unravels as Evelyn is swept into an interdimensional adventure, one where she alone can save the multiverse from a dark force that threatens the fate of the world.
Thor: Love & Thunder
Based on the bestselling titular novel, this mystery thriller stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kya, a girl abandoned in childhood who raises herself in the marshlands of North Carolina. After a man she was once involved with is found dead, Kya — known to the townspeople as “The Marsh Girl” — becomes the prime murder suspect.
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On top of that, he’s also seen as a master recruiter. During his time at the University of Alabama, where he coached under Nick Saban from 2013-2016 and Oregon, he helped assemble top-15 recruiting classes in eight straight years. One of those teams, 2015 Alabama, even won a national[Crisobal]championship.bringsapedigree; he’s won at the highest level,” Jimmy Johnson said in a YouTube interview with journalist Will Manso on NMD Canes’ channel. “He’s renowned as one of the top recruiters in the entire country and, obviously, he loves the University of Miami. So, he brings a lot of passion and energy.”
When Cristobal arrived, FIU was coming off a winless season. Just three years later, in 2010, he was named Sun Belt Coach of the Year after leading the Panthers to a confer ence title and bowl-game victory.
First-year Hurricanes football head coach Mario Cristobal, who has over 20 years of Division I coaching ex perience, knows that leading a col legiate football team is no easy feat. However, it is even more diffcult coaching a Power Five program des perate to return to its glory days like the Miami Hurricanes.
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“This program has an unparalleled tradition and an exciting future ahead of it,” Cristobal continued. “I can’t wait to compete for championships and help mold our student-athletes into leaders on and off the feld who will make our university, our community and our loyal fan base proud.”Cristobal had spent the past four years 3,000-plus miles away, where he led the University of Oregon to two Pacifc-12 Conference (Pac12) championships. With his track record, Cristobal’s hiring brought a renewed sense of hope, along with lofty expectations, to Coral Gables, where fans await another national championship.“He’sbeenin a big program; he’s been on the big stage,” former Mi ami head coach Jimmy Johnson, who coached Cristobal his freshman year, said on UM G.O.A.T.S., a You Tube series featuring former Miami football legends. “He knows what it takes.”
with recruiting. South Florida is a hub for talented football players and when Miami ascended to the nation al spotlight in the 1980’s, they had a lock on athletes in an area termed ‘the State of Miami’ in the ESPN documentary, “The U”. The region extended from the 305 all the way up to Daytona FortunatelyBeach.for the Hurricanes, Cristobal has been building connec tions in South Florida all his life.
“When Miami is performing and rolling at a certain level, there’s noth ing like it,” Cristobal said on ESPN in July. “The key to all [Miami’s suc cess] was not about the fashy stuff or proclamations or tweets or t-shirts. It was all about the work.”
Not everybody is built for that kind of pressure, but Cristobal was born to bring the ‘Canes back to greatness. A Miami native and double alumnus of the University, his entire life has been building up to this moment.
However, one of football’s quickest turnarounds didn’t have a storybook ending. Cristobal’s time at FIU end ed with his fring after a poor 2012 campaign, but he’s looking to stick the landing with Miami.
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With Saturday’s win against Bet hune-Cookman, the Mario Cristobal era has offcially begun. And while there are certain to be hiccups along the way, Miami’s hometown hero is ready to give it his all.
This would not be the frst time that Cristobal has turned around a foot ball team in Miami, either. In 2007,
“The work done on the Greentree practice feld,” Cristobal continued. “I used to be a guy that went out there, that had every opportunity as a kid, before high school and during high school, to watch that work …
he became the frst Cuban American head coach in Football Bowl Subdi vision (FBS) history when he was named head coach of Florida Inter national University (FIU), which is less than nine miles from UM.
Those were the ingredients and the formula to Miami being that type of a program.”Everything came full circle when Cristobal agreed to a 10-year, $80 million head coaching contract with the Hurricanes on Dec. 6 in the wake of a disappointing year that led to former head coach Manny Diaz be ing fred. The move showed the uni versity was willing to spend big on athletics, a point of heated debate in years“Myprior.family and I are excited to return home to the University of Mi ami, which has been so instrumental in shaping me as a person, player and coach,” Cristobal said after he was named head coach.
“Every now and then when I run across the street to get a bite to eat, I run into my little league baseball coach or football coach,” Cristobal said on ESPN in July.
“Are you ready to build something special or what,” Cristobal said in his introductory press conference. “This is an awesome day. I am ready to play a football game right now.”
Cristobal had already worked re cruiting wonders in his short time in Coral Gables. This summer, the Hurricanes landed Miami native and four-star wide receiver, Nathaniel Joseph, as well as fve-star offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, who played high school football at IMG Acad emy in Bradenton, Fla.
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Academically, Cristobal received a bachelor’s degree in business ad ministration and a master’s degree at UM. The university has had a great infuence on Cristobal’s life and he’s drawing on his experiences in Coral Gables to make Miami a collegiate football powerhouse once again.
Turning around the ‘Canes, though, will be much harder, but it all starts
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As a teenager, he played football for Christopher Columbus High School before attending the Uni versity of Miami at the height of its fame, winning two national champi onships in 1989 and 1991 as an of fensive lineman. He began his coach ing career at UM in 1998, where he worked as a graduate assistant under Butch Davis and later a tight ends coach under Larry Coker.
The defense forced three turn overs, including a diving intercep tion by safety Kamren Kinchens
The one touchdown Bethune–Cookman scored came from a complete collapse in coverage that allowed senior running back Que’Shaun Byrd to jog into the end zone with no one near him.
The ‘Canes return to Hard Rock Stadium next week when they face Southern Miss on Sept. 10. Kickoff is at noon.
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Over 56,000 fans erupted when the ‘Canes ran onto the feld at Hard Rock Stadium, ready to wit ness history. By the end of the game, the No. 16 Miami Hur ricanes had given Cristobal his frst win as head coach, pummel ing Bethune-Cookman, 70-13, to open the 2022 season.
FOOTBALL Miami dominates in season opener, 70-13 Takeaways from Hurricanes’ triumph over Bethune-Cookman
The linebackers had lapses in cover age and tackling, allowing the Wild cats to convert multiple third downs from long distances. When playing better opponents, these mistakes will have heavier Key’Shawnrepercussions.Smithwas a special teams beast.
A new era of Miami football has offcially begun.
“The line of scrimmage was han dled very well by the offensive line,” Cristobal said.
When frst–year head coach Ma rio Cristobal, a Miami native and University of Miami alumnus, took to the sidelines on Saturday afternoon, all the disappointment and misery that had defned the Hurricanes for much of the 21st century seemed to go away.
The Hurricanes will try to get their second win of the season on Sept. 10 against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. Kickoff is at noon at Hard Rock Stadium.
“The goal was to be 1-0 by 7:15 tonight and that was achieved,” Cristobal said. “There were a lot of bright spots. Certainly, things showed up in a positive way in terms of physicality and condi tioning and execution, particu larly on the offensive side of the ball.”The Wildcats had ‘Canes fans sweating when they opened the game with a 29-yard feld goal af ter converting on third-and-23 to take an early lead.
The Hurricanes defense had three interceptions in the game, one of which was returned for a touchdown by ffth-year redshirt junior Gilbert Frierson. Although there was no turn over chain to celebrate with, the team and stadium cheered for each of the takeaways.However, the defense still gave up 13 points to a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) team.
But from there, it was all Miami.
“I thought it was a good day,” Van Dyke said. “I gotta give cred it to the receivers who didn’t drop anyMiamiballs.”took a 42-10 lead into halftime.
To say ‘Canes football dominated on Saturday afternoon would be a massive understatement. While most Hurricanes fans expected a win in head coach Mario Cristobal’s debut, no one anticipated a 70-13 thumping of Bethune-Cookman at Hard Rock Stadium.Hereare the key takeaways from No. 16 Miami’s season opener.
It felt like every return third–year sophomore wideout Key’Shawn Smith touched in the game turned to gold. His three returns added up to 184 yards total, including a 72-yard rush that put the Hurricanes in the red zone. His shiftiness and speed will be exciting to see throughout the season.
While the Hurricanes wait for soph omore running back Jaylan Knighton to return to action, the versatility of Parrish and Franklin could be a sig nifcant weapon all season for Hur ricanes offensive coordinator Josh Gattis.Thedefense did its job but has more to improve on.
getting to, and blocking, the second level of the defense, as well.
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“The offensive line took control of the line of scrimmage and the [running] backs ran hard,” Cris tobal said.
UM’s frst drive began with a 70-yard kickoff return from sophomore receiver Key’Shawn Smith, and running back Thad dius Franklin Jr. fnished it under two minutes later, rushing four yards into the end zone.
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Tyler Van Dyke took college foot ball by storm one season ago, and he picked up right where he left off on Saturday. In 35 minutes of game time, he threw for an impressive 193 yards and two touchdowns.
Van Dyke comes into the season regarded as a Heisman Trophy can didate and performances like the one on Saturday are why.
Third-year sophomore Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke prepares to pass the ball during Miami’s game Bethune-Cookman on Sept. 3 at Hard Rock Stadium.
The running game shined beauti fully.The stats do all the talking. Parrish Jr. rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns in his Hurricanes debut, while sophomore Thaddius Franklin Jr. ran for 78 yards and two touch downs. The one-two punch of speed (Parrish) and power (Franklin) was an effective partnership that could get very exciting as the season pro gresses.Theoffensive line paved the way for the running backs’ success by doing an exceptional job at creating initial holes. The guards excelled in
Backup quarterbacks Jake Gar cia and Jacurri Brown, along with other bench players, each re ceived playing time in the second half, as the Hurricanes continued to pile it on, outscoring the Wild cats 28-3 in the fnal 30 minutes.
After Manny Diaz disappointed in his three years at the helm of ‘Canes football, the university fnally proved it was willing to spend big on athletics in Decem ber with the hiring of Mario Cris tobal to a 10-year, $80 million contract.Theadditions of Clemson ath letic director Dan Radakovich and Michigan offensive coordi nator Josh Gattis, among others, soon after only added to the ex citement in Coral Gables, which was readily apparent during Sat urday’s season opener.
Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke completed his frst pass on the next drive, a seven-yard throw to Parrish Jr., whose fve-yard run put Miami up 14-3 at the end of the frst quarter.
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and a pick–six that redshirt junior Gilbert Frierson took 31 yards down the sideline. However, de fenders struggled at times and were often caught fat-footed on quarterback scrambles.
Van Dyke’s accuracy was on full display, as he completed 13-of-16 passes, with two of his misses inten tionally thrown out of bounds. Every pass he threw was in the right loca tion and he made the best read pos sible almost every time.
Parking lots were packed, seats were flled and there was no short age of fans throwing up ‘the U.’
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Van Dyke then threw his frst touchdown pass with just over four minutes remaining in the frst half, lofting a 16-yard throw to re ceiver Xavier Restrepo, who had a career-high 100 receiving yards, in the corner of the end zone.
The Hurricanes offense fred on all cylinders throughout, scoring touchdowns on 10 of 12 posses sions. Offensive coordinator Josh Gattis’ run-heavy scheme was on full display, as Miami’s rushing attack registered 305 yards and a modern-day record seven touch downs. Running back Henry Par rish Jr. had three of them.
“[Van Dyke] is a leader of the whole offense,” running back Henry Parrish Jr. said. “He’s a good guy and I’m happy to follow behind him.”
On the defensive end, the Canes created 18 blocks as a team. Senior Janice Leao led the way in this category, as she had fve blocks on her own.
Along with Cannon, Justin Rittenhouse and Enrique Bor rego finished in the top 15. Sophomore Elle Mezzio led the women with a fourth-place finish in 18:37.6.
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“This is our very first race of the season,” coach Cody Halsey said. “We have a lot of new people. So, the job was to get out there and see where we’re at and where we need to go from here.”SixHurricanes made their col
A set error by sophomore outside hitter Peyman Yardimici allowed Weber State to go up 16-15 and take the lead for good. The Hurricanes made it close late, as they got within one point, 23-24, but Weber State re mained poised, winning the set, 25-23.
Miami’s cross country team during the UCF Cross Country Invita tional in Orlando, Fla. on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022
With Miami’s straight-set win streak bro
legiate debut in Friday’s meet, which featured teams from Flor ida, Florida Gulf Coast, South Florida, Stetson, Florida Atlan tic, Florida International and Bethune-Cookman.AustenCannonpaced the men by crossing the finish line in 15:46.6, good enough for third place. The sophomore from Pearland, Texas, is looking to build on his stellar 2021 season, where he was the top Miami fin isher in four of the five races he ran.“I knew Austen was ready for a big finish today,” Halsey said. “He’s doing really well. He had a great summer of training … We increased his mileage and I think he understands what [it] takes to run at this level, espe cially in the ACC.”
The University of Miami cross country team began its 2022 season on Friday night by reg istering three top-10 finishes at the UCF Cross Country Invita tional in Orlando, Fla.
After just two-point margins of defeat in each of the frst two sets, Miami countered with a 25-21 victory in the third set and a 25-19 win in the fourth.
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Heredia-Colon totaled 17.5 points and a hit percentage of 37.9%, the best of anyone on the team Sunday.
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The trio combined for 39 kills and totaled an overwhelming amount of the team’s at tacks with Defensively,117.UNLV
Battling, UM sent the game to a ffth set. The fnal play involved Vach assisting Yard mici for the fnal kill of the game.
Out of the gates, it wasn’t easy for the Hur ricanes as they lost the frst two sets.
As the ball hit UNLV’s side of the court, Miami fnished the comeback, winning the setMiami15-10.used some great individual perfor mances along the way to close it out in the ffth set.
To start the match, UM scored six straight points to lead, 6-0. This advantage shrank, as Miami committed a string of attack errors.
Natalie Varela placed tenth and Bianca Banato finished in the top 15 to cap off a promis ing day in Orlando.
The third set was full of aces and kills for the ‘Canes, as their lead continued to increase through the course of the set. The Hurricanes won the third set, 25-15, to put the pressure squarely on Weber State to re spond.Still,
“We also increased [Mezzio’s] volume,” Halsey said. “I think it’s aligned with preparing for her to be a really high-level dis tance runner, so I was excited to see that finish from her today.”
“Again, the first race is the first race. We focus on being positive, trying to beat as many people as possible, but we’re not going to let this make or break us,” Halsey said. “It’s September 2. We do have a lot
was largely aided by the work of the starting libero, Maya Sands. The freshman from Illinois had 16 digs, by far the most of anyone on her squad. Gradu ate student and setter Jhenna Gabriel fn ished with nine digs, the second-most.
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The men took second place behind the University of Florida and the women placed third. The 5000m course was adjacent to the University of Central Flori da’s (UCF) campus and featured three loops, each around a mile.
ken, the team played with a new sense of freedom and would blow past the Wildcats in the next two sets.
in the fourth set, Miami was too strong, going on a fve-point streak at 16-13 to comfortably win the match, 25-18.
Weber State then briefy grabbed the lead, 15-14, before UM found their footing once again, winning seven of the next eight points. The ‘Canes did not relinquish the lead, as they closed out the set, 25-21.
UNLV grabbed the big lead using solid performances from junior Isabel Martin, California native Gabrielle Arretche-Ramos and sophomore Chloe Thomas.
of work to do. I’m excited about it and I think they’re really ex cited about it.”
Yardimci was a force to be reckoned with as she notched a team-high 21 kills. She only built off a 2021 campaign where she made the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Freshman Team and All-Academic Team. Alongside her, Grieve collected 10 digs, as did Yardimci. Vach also amounted 11 digs and set up her offense with 54 assists.
After back-to-back wins to open the tour nament, the Hurricanes (6-0) made it a threepeat, as they downed the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels (5-1) at Cox Pavillion, 3-2.
Patrick McColl also contributed to this story.
The Hurricane volleyball team has contin ued its hot start to the 2022 season with a close win against the Weber State Wildcats (4-2) in Las Vegas. After the two teams split the opening sets, Miami put on a dominant performance to close out the match, 3-1.
Set 2 started virtually the same way, as Miami would jump out to an early lead. The two teams were in a back-and-forth affair, with the pivotal moment happening as the teams were tied at 15 apiece.
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Freshman Flomarie Heredia-Colon had the best match of her young career, as she led the ‘Canes in kills with 15. Yardimici and redshirt junior Angela Grieve followed with 13 and 11 kills, respectively, making a for midable three-headed monster on attack for the ‘Canes. Senior Savannah Vach continued to gather sets at a record pace, notching 32 in this game. Fellow freshman Naylani Feli ciano led in digs with 21, followed by Yard imici, who had 14, and Vach, who had 10.
By the end of the match, the Hurricanes beat the Rebels 113-102 in total points, 6653 in kills and had a signifcantly higher hitting percentage of 27.2% over UNLV’s 21.8%.Next up, Miami will return to Florida for another road trip. This time they will enter the UCF Invitational and play the Knights, the UIC Flames and UNC Wilmington Se ahawks. The tournament will start on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7:00 p.m. and conclude on Sunday.
Category 5 brought out some of the most anticipated players of the season to their frst pep-rally of the Fall 2022 semester, including wide reciever Key’Shawn Smith and tight end Will Mallory.
“It’s going to be the frst full, like full-full-full, homecoming since COVID, so I really wanted to pick a theme that’s going to get the crowd going,” said Esther Alexandre, a vice-chair of HEC and senior study ing computer engineering.
Students and alumni arrived from near and far to enjoy the performanc es along with baseball cap giveaways and lawn games.
Even UM’s newest students em braced the school spirit. For multiple frst-year students, Friday’s pep rally was their frst homecoming tradition.
“Itexperience.justmakes you feel included. It’s like a common cause, you know, everyone can get behind it,” Steinour said. “It’s not exclusive to any stu dents. It’s for everyone.”
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Students from Miami’s homecoming committee announce the 2022 homecoming theme “Game On”
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HEC revealed the theme in their signature “Prep Rally” event on Lakeside Patio midday this past Fri day. Frost Band of the Hour played spirit songs as Sebastian the Ibis danced alongside UM cheerleaders and the Hurricanettes. Category 5 taught the crowd gameday traditions, including the “C-A-N-E-S” chant and fre extinguisher spray.
“It is an opportunity for students and alumni to get together and cel ebrate our memories and what the U meant to us,” said John A. Thompson Jr., a 1970 alumnus who received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from UM.
motivational, you know, like game on,” Steinour said.
The theme has a double meaning, also referencing video games. Versa tility was key when coming up with the idea and the HEC wanted to in corporate the “Game on” spirit into every aspect of homecoming.
“It was fun. I like free stuff. I like the spirit. You know, it’s a lot better than high school,” frst-year marine biology and ecology major Madelyn Steinour said. “Like 1,000 times bet ter.”This year’s theme has already caught on with freshmen, who shared their excitement.
“I think it’s a good challenge. It’s
“We tried to do something that’s inclusive, but is also going to get the crowd pepping,” Alexandre said.
In line with creating a greater sense of inclusion, HEC announced that the Homecoming King and Queen competition would now be a Home coming Royalty competition. This change allows students to win a title on the homecoming court regard less of gender identity. The HEC be lieves that this change would shift the quintessential tradition into a new era of“It’sinclusivity.apart of us being more in clusive of all communities,” said Nathan Brown, a senior studying political science and economics and a member of the HEC alma mater committee.TheHEC worked closely with the LGBTQ center through a series of meetings to ensure that the Home coming Royalty change was carried out“Weproperly.made sure to incorporate ev eryone in the conversation,” Alexan dreStudentssaid. and alumni emphasized the importance of homecoming, ce menting it as an unforgettable univer sity
“Game on” is the Homecom ing Executive Committee’s (HEC) message to this year’s homecoming game rivals Florida State Univer sity (FSU). It is also the theme of the University of Miami’s traditional homecoming week, taking place Oct. 31 through the Nov. 5 football game against FSU.
The pep rally concluded with the crowd singing UM’s alma mater, their index fngers raised in the air.
The HEC and Category 5 will post more information regarding Home coming Week on their respective Instagram pages @umiamihome coming and @category5 leading up to the event.
‘Prep Rally’ gets students excited for f rst home game
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Ladies and gentlemen, it’s that orange and green, oddly sticky, glorious time of year. Get your beads, mesh tops, knockoff turnover chains and whatever alcoholism you have left after sylly week, because it’s tailgate
campus, but just to be safe: We won. Go ‘Canes!Nowthat you’ve conquered the elevated surfaces, put an ungodly number of white claws (and Chads) in your system, let’s actually watch some damn football. I’m aware many of you prefer to be lying unconscious in the parking lots by frat row, but this season is shaping up to be a great one, so watch the score of the games instead of watching your Bud Light calorieMaybeintake.even… dare I suggest it… brave the bus to Hard Rock stadium. I know it may sound daunting, sitting next to Britney who ffteen minutes
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season!By the time you are reading this, I hope you’ve nursed your nattylight headache and are in the process of gradually recalling the events of Saturday morning. I can only pray that a few of those memories were made beyond the driveway of the PiLamda-Why house and that you’re not recalling said memories from Chad’s unsheeted box spring mattress.
and DILF infested alumni tailgates (the Class of ‘89 hosts ragers), pussy literally falls from the balconies of HardSo,Rock.sure Britney may yack all over your overpriced bookstore tubetop, but no frat can compare to the magic of Hard Rock on game day. I mean you do you, but you can certainly catch me with a tallboy Corona I sold my kidney to purchase and throwin’ it back with the Band of The Hour.
It truly is the best time to be a ‘Cane and in Crist-o-god we all trust!