Frenk has big goals for UM’s centennial year
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President Julio Frenk speaks on the importance of integrity, plans for the future, and new CEO at the State of the U address on Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Shalala Student Center.
As the UM maintains their 55 U.S. News ranking spot, President Julio Frenk reassured that UM is poised for a bright future when he spoke at the State of U event last on September 16 at the Shalala Student Center.
Frenk focused his address on the future of the university. He stressed how imminent the centennial anniversary of UM is and what needs to be done by 2025.
“We are 935 days away from the University of Miami’s 100th birthday,” Frenk said. “ We at the U are determined to fnish our frst century well, and to set a course for even greater achievements in our second century.”
With construction beginning on the honorary Centennial Village housing project, UM is gearing up for its 100 birthday.
Prior to Frenk’s address, undergraduate student body president Jamie Williams-Smith gave her remarks about what she believes the importance of the State of the U is and the need for an administration and student government collaborative effort. She was the only member of the student government to speak.
“Across UM, students are diving back into classes and engaging in various organizations,” WilliamsSmith said. “The partnership between student government and the university’s leaders is essential.”
Williams-Smith also highlighted what undergraduate and graduate students have been doing across the Coral Gables, Medical and RASMAES campuses from research endeavors to technological advancements.
“In the new experience, research
and design lab, students have spearheaded the creation of interactive situation-based game that allows for users to engage in complex conversations about race,” Williams-Smith said. “On the medical campus, students have come together to create a potentially life-saving technology that helps identify blood clots.”
As Frenk took the stage he focused on one of his biggest new initiatives, the addition of Chief Executive Offcer at UM. This position, flled by previous UHealth CEO Joe Echevarria, was announced to the university on April 14, 2022 after a quiet hiring process between Frenk and the Board of Trustees. The CEO position does not exist at any other comprehensive research university, making Echevarria the frst CEO of this kind in the country.
This addition to UM’s upper faculty received criticism for not being clear on the intent and purpose Echevarria would serve other than dividing up the management workload and focusing on “execution” per a public statement released by Julio Frenk on April 12, 2022.
“The term CEO is not typically used in higher education. Some consider it taboo, bemoaning what they see as a corporatization of universities,” Frenk said. “Yet, if the charge of a position is to lead execution across the organization, then whatever critics may opine, the intellectually honest title is CEO.”
He then transitioned his speech to emphasize the four main pillars of his ‘Roadmap to Our New Century.’ These pillars include education, research, health care, innovation, and intercollegiate athletics.
“While the four pillars are distinct, they are interconnected aspects of who we are,” Frenk said. “Success
in one supports, enhances, and helps drive success in others.”
Each pillar was explained through a video featuring the likes of head football coach Mario Cristobal and Coral Gables mayor Vince Lago who spoke about the importance of athletics not only for students on campus, but the greater Miami community..
“This year, we have renewed our commitment to prominence in intercollegiate athletics,” Frenk said. “Determination precedes success, and as Coach Cristobal encouraged us last spring, ‘’Canes gotta get to work!’”
Frenk closed his remarks by discussing how the pillars in the roadmap are intertwined. He also ensured that the state of UM is strong and will thrive for the next 100 years.
“In what we have dubbed Roadmap 2.0, how we carry out our mission underscores all of our pillars,” Frenk said. “I am confdent in our
ability to fnish our frst century strong and to set the stage for even greater accomplishments in our next century.”
With 1.66 million immigrants apprehended at the U.S. border and ports, border control has become an increasingly pressing debate in American politics, particularly in sanctuary cities or states where local laws protect undocumented immigrants.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has remained adamant through his term that Florida will not be considered a “sanctuary state,” despite Florida having one of the highest immigrant populations in the U.S.
On Wednesday, Sept. 14, DeSantis sent 50 undocumented Venezuelan migrants to a summer resort community in Martha’s Vineyard, via two charter fights. They were later moved to a military base, where they were provided food, shelter, lawyers and medical assistance.
“I feel like the way it’s framed as a ‘sanctuary destination’ makes it sound better than it might be. Venezuelans are coming with the expectation that they are being promised jobs, food and shelter. But in reality, they will end up on the streets,” said Alexandra Carillo, a freshman biology major and member of UNIVEN who migrated to Pompano Beach, Fla., from Venezuela in 2014.
Since the 1980s, the amount of Venezuelans immigrants in the U.S. has increased to over 390,000 from 33,000 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Migrants fee extrajudicial killings, an economy stalled by infation, lawlessness and chronic food and medicine shortages according to Human Rights Watch.
immigration in the past. His actions divided politicians, igniting a national debate.
Democrats across the U.S., including elected offcials in the Martha’s Vineyard area, expressed frustration. Biden publicly expressed his grievance in a press conference on Friday, Sept. 15.
plan to bus migrants to Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Washington, D.C. and to New York City. He attracted criticism for spending over $12 million on the initiative.
Meanwhile, some prominent Republicans expressed support for DeSantis’ move. Republicans have criticized the Biden Administration in the past for failing to keep Florida from being a sanctuary state and offering extensive refuge to migrants.
“It probably makes a pretty powerful point, which is political, which is the fact that we haven’t secured our border,” Utah senator and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney said.
William Diaz, a fellow member of UNIVEN and founder of Casa de Venezuela in 2003, expressed his concern for all Venezuelans.
“We can’t accept the Venezuelan community becoming a target of party politics in the U.S. because our party is and should always be Venezuela,” Diaz said.
fed with their new lifestyles.
Nalvis Valera, a 66-year-old mother of two University of Miami alumni and a migrant from Venezuela to Miami in 1996, weighed in on the situation.
“I completely agree with the way DeSantis acted. Being Venezuelan does not change my point of view,” Valera said. “What happens at the border is a total shame. DeSantis should continue using the budget to address issues like this.”
Many liberals and Venezuelans disagree with Valera’s opinion and believe DeSantis’ actions were not only wrong but inhumane. Arnaldo Ferrebus, the president of UNIVEN, spoke out against DeSantis’ action.
“Migrants built the state of Florida that we know today. To see the governor of this great state sending migrants in need to other places shows that Florida has changed while ignoring its past,” Ferrebus said.
Migrant Policy Institute, a Washington, D.C-based think-tank, estimates that 772,000 undocumented immigrants live in Florida, 13% of whom are Venezuelan.
DeSantis has made the issue an important part of his governorship, campaigning against undocumented
“Instead of working with us on solutions, Republicans are playing politics with human beings, using them as props,” Biden said. “What they’re doing is simply wrong. It’s un-American. It’s reckless.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbot followed suit, carrying out his previous
Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard shared mixed emotions about their relocation according to USA Today. Some expressed gratitude for their relocation to the military base and the more stable living conditions. Other migrants who were promised jobs and housing felt lied to and dissatis-
The trend may continue. In recent weeks, Republican representatives, including DeSantis, have indicated support for relocating migrants as a retaliation against Democrats for what Republicans perceive as weak border policies.
“There may be more fights, there may be buses,” DeSantis said.
The U.S. News’ “Best National University Rankings” placed the University of Miami at #55 for the second consecutive year. Again, its ranking ties that of Florida State University (FSU).
The U.S. News rankings are the most popular of their kind in the United States, helping to guide students and parents as they sort through hundreds of public and private universities and colleges. U.S. News’ “Best” series reaches over 40 million people monthly. Yet, the fall in rankings doesn’t appear to dampen the number of students applying to and attending UM. According to UM’s 20212022 Factbook, UM’s acceptance rate fell
from 36% in 2017 to 28% in Fall 2021, while the number of students applying rose to over 42,000 from 30,634 in 2017.
“I think it’s a little bit unfair because it’s a great school, at least for me,” senior business tech and marketing major Rohan Tharaney said. “The faculty, they have been pretty unparalleled.”
The #55 ranking did not bother other students.
“We’re not getting worse or better, which is not the end of the world,” freshman computer science major Skyler Schwanewede said. “It’s okay, that we’re staying neutral.”
While UM’s retention rate has risen in recent years to approximately 92.8%, according to the UM 2021-2022 Factbook, its 4-year
graduation rate has fallen to 71%. UM does not report its six year graduation rate.
Another 20% of the ranking looks at faculty resources, primarily regarding class size and faculty salaries. U.S. News uses this as a measure of students’ access to quality professors.
The ranking also excludes athletics and social life in the calculation on the basis of not being able to accurately report on them.
Tharaney, as a business tech major, has appreciated Miami’s location, especially as it grows into a national tech hub.
“The network is unparalleled,” Tharaney said.
He lauded the university for its assistance in helping him fnd a postgraduate job and win frst place in The International Business Eth-
ics Case Competition, an international honor.
Jacqueline Menendez, Vice President for Communications, also referenced alternate measures of success in a statement to The Miami Hurricane.
“The University of Miami continues to focus on enhancing our world-class offerings to provide students with transformative campus experiences, and to engage leading scholars and community partners in innovative research that help solve society’s most complex challenges. We are proud to draw impressive talent to South Florida, to make groundbreaking discoveries, to unite our communities, and to play a critical role in protecting health and wellbeing. Those are our most important measures of success,” Menendez said.
“Venezuelans are coming with the expectation that they are being promised jobs, food and shelter. But in reality they will end up on the streets”
BY KRIS BERG STAFF WRITER
Every Miami resident knows that hurricane season could potentially bring about catastrophe. For decades, not just Miamians but Floridians in general have become used to the routine of boarding up windows, buying canned goods and preparing for the worst.
For the past three years however, there has been an abnormally quiet hurricane season. At this season’s peak in mid-September, only one named storm has traveled anywhere close to Miami. Compared to the barrage of catastrophic storms including Harvey, Maria, Irma and Dorian that the Atlantic has faced within the past fve years, the atmosphere appears to be unusually placid.
“It certainly is off to a very quiet start,” said Brian McNoldy, a senior research assistant and hurricane expert at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science (RASMAES). “We’re at about a third of the normal activity for this
point in the year.”
David Nolan, professor of atmospheric sciences at the RASMES, echoes McNoldy’s sentiments. According to Nolan, there have only been around a dozen hurricane seasons within the past century that have been more inactive than this season by this point in the year.
“It’s unusual in the sense that most of the time there are more,” Nolan said.
However, despite the lack of activity during the frst half of the season, both researchers maintain that students should not assume that this trend will continue.
“September and October can historically be quite active, even if August wasn’t,” McNoldy said. Nolan provides similar commentary.
“There’s kind of like a second part to the hurricane season when hurricanes come from the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico,” Nolan said. He emphasizes that although the halfway point of hurricane season has passed, the most dangerous storms often occur later in the season.
“Miami proper has gotten most of its hurricane activity from those late September and October storms,” Nolan said emphasizing the unpredictability of hurricanes and urging students not to develop a false sense of security.“Over a period of one or two weeks it could change and we could have a furry of activity at the end of the year, and possibly even get back to an average season.”
Unlike previous hurricane scares, students are now also advised to take into account the pandemic-induced supply chain issues that may cause delays to public services if a hurricane does occur. According to Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie, the manufacturing and shipping issues that have beleaguered industries worldwide will likely interfere with the state’s hurricane response.
“There will be a supply chain problem,” Guthrie said in a presentation to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council in late August. “They will be able to get the power restored, but there are certain busi-
nesses or neighborhoods that may be on a generator power for months to years.”
In addition to the energy sector, supply chain issues may affect other crucial industries.
“You might see shortages of food, shortages of water,” said Dr. Naresh Kumar, a professor of environmental health at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Kumar also adds that supply
chain issues may also negatively impact the ability of medical institutions such as pharmacies and hospitals to recover from a hurricane, so he recommends that students obtain a backup supply of their prescription medication before hurricane season.
For information on hurricane preparedness, students can visit the University’s Offce of Emergency Preparedness at prepare.miami.edu.
On Sunday, the week of the ffth anniversary of Hurricane Maria–the category four storm that devastated Puerto Rico and killed over 3,000 people–Hurricane Fiona made landfall on the United States territory, undoing much of the build-back progress gained since Hurricane Maria.
The category one hurricane poured more than 30 inches of rain onto the hardest-hit areas with wind gusts reaching 90 MPH. The combined effects took its toll on the island. Puerto Rico’s power grid went dark and torrential rain triggered fash foods, forcing rescue missions of over 1,000 people stranded amidst the fooding.
“It’s frustrating because not only does Puerto Rico take destruction, but the education system and all the other systems that help Puerto
Rico to grow and actually need attention from Puerto Rican people just stopped working,” said Ricardo Reina, a sophomore studying biomedical engineering. “That leaves people without going to school, that leaves people without homes, food and overall it’s a major side effect from the hurricane in the long term.”
Although only a category one storm, Fiona has caused mass damage to highways, the water system and hundreds of homes. Total damage is estimated to culminate in the billions of US dollars, according to Puerto Rican Governor Pedro Pierluisi.
“The thing that made it very impactful in Puerto Rico is that it was very close to the island and it moved very slowly. Those two things combined let it dump a lot of rain in a short amount of time,” RSMAS senior research associate and tropical
atlantic blog owner Brian McNoldy said. “They are very prone to fash fooding and mudslides because it is not fat. There are mountains, so pretty quickly the heavy rainfall becomes a big issue.”
Reina, a San Juan native, has many family members who live on the island that have been unable to communicate with him. As of Monday, Sep. 20, he had only received one text from his family on the island; a message from his mother. After surviving Hurricane Maria together though, his family will be okay.
Reina said he is more concerned by the power outage in Puerto Rico, recalling the implications of the power outage in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Post Maria, the island experienced a power crisis that left hospitals nonfunctional and cost over $13 billion to fx.
“There are places in Puerto Rico,
very few now, that have not recovered from Maria because of the electrical team and response team,” he said. “There are places in Puerto Rico that will never have power.”
There is hope though for an improved response to Fiona through Puerto Rico’s new partnership with LUMA Energy. LUMA has stated they have already returned power to 100,000 people in northern Puerto Rico as of late Monday.
The company has struggled to gain its footing since its implementation in 2020 facing roadblocks like the arrest of their Chief Executive. LUMA has also received some criticism for failing to keep the energy fow consistent this summer as a series of blackouts hit Puerto Rico.
Reina criticizes the government for yet again not being prepared and lacking the infrastructure to withstand a hurricane, but understands
that there is always an air of inevitability and uncertainty that comes with the peak of hurricane season.
“No matter how prepared you are, there are so many people in Puerto Rico that do not have the right tools or right materials to protect themselves,” he said. “I think Puerto Rico could have done better in preparing for this hurricane but the hurricane got stronger in the end so there was no way to predict that.”
Following Puerto Rico, Fiona tracked east to the Dominican Republic -where mudslides have been reported- continuing its slow progression up the Atlantic Ocean.
“Currently my parents are in the DR and knowing that makes me feel a bit worried that they may potentially be at risk with not as many resources as the states in America to protect them,” sophomore Mikael Figueroa said.
With the new school year underway, it’s important for students and staff to familiarize themselves with the resources in place for campus safety at the University of Miami.
University of Miami Police Department (UMPD) Lieutenant Octavia Bridges says is committed to protecting the safety of students, staff, faculty and visitors at UM. With a year and a half in the lieutenant position, she looks forward to building connections with students and making the campus a place where everyone feels protected.
“Safety is defnitely our main priority for the university,” Bridges said. “That is the main thing that drives us.”
Bridges spoke at the ‘Cane Kickoff Live orientation event on Aug. 18, where she gave an overview of the safety programs UM has on campus. This included information about blue light poles, Safe Ride, self-defense courses and the Rave Guardian mobile app.
Many students will use these resources at some point in their time at UM. Freshmen, like communications major Rey Leise, have already utilized these resources in the frst few weeks of the semester.
“One time I was walking late at night on Ponce, and I felt super unsafe,” Leise said. “I had to run around the corner and fnd the nearest blue light.”
Instead of using a blue light, which are
becoming more minimal on campus, Leise decided to use Rave Guardian and still felt much more safe.
Student government president Jamie Williams-Smith also recalled a time where she felt unsafe on campus and was able to call UMPD for help.
“I felt like the whole process [of working with UMPD] was very smooth and seamless,” senior business technology major Williams-Smith said.
While both Williams-Smith and Leise have been able to utilize the campus safety resources in the past, most students do not know all the resources that UM provides.
Williams-Smith was unfamiliar with the Rave Guardian app that Bridges has been promoting at tabling events and through QR codes at residential colleges.
One of the most popular safety resources on campus is Safe Ride. Students can request a safety escort by calling 305-2846666 to either walk or drive them to their desired location, Monday through Friday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m however it is not available on Saturdays, a night where students may need the service the most.
“I really like our Safe Ride program, but it would be super nice if they did have it on weekends,” Lesie said.
About 50% to 80% of the crimes on campus deal with unintended property theft, Bridges said. On Sept. 9, there was a report of vehicle theft that was communicated via email from UMPD.
“That’s something that can defnitely
be deterred if students, staff, visitors will take their property with them,” Bridges said.
Williams-Smith also expressed that she would like to push to get previous proposals for cameras in the Pavia and Merrick parking garages passed during her administration. This would ensure not only the safety of students, but also security footage in the case of property damage, she said.
“Campus safety to me means feeling safe on the place you call home,” Williams-Smith said. “I feel like you should
be able to walk around campus freely and not necessarily feel like you are going to be harmed.”
UMPD will be hosting a safety fair open to all students on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rock Plaza on campus. Surrounding Miami organizations and police departments will be present to answer questions, give away merchandise and provide refreshments.
“I really want the turnout to be awesome,” Bridges said. “We would love for the students to show up.” to us,” Stropes said.
The University of Miami is a relatively compact campus, but the late-summer rainstorms and 100 degree days may leave students dreading the distance between classes. Now, students face a time constraint as they race the newly reinstated 15-minute period between classes.
When UM’s campus re-opened to students in Fall 2020, students were given 25-minute periods between each class. The move was intended to allow professors to record lectures for students unable to attend the physical classroom.
UM returned to its standard 15-minute period between classes for the 2022-2023 school year and foreseeable future. The move is a departure from a COVID-19 era policy designed to help professors accommodate their students in quarantine and isolation.
“I feel like 15 minutes is a good time,” freshman exercise physiology major Molly Conn said. “Our campus isn’t too big so I feel like it’s easy to walk from one place to another within 15 minutes.”
Conn’s furthest walk is the distance between the Cox Science Building and the Dooly Memorial Classroom Building, a fve-minute journey.
UM’s Coral Gables campus encompasses 113 buildings spread over 293 acres. While most walks are manageable, some span farther than a 15 minute walk.
For Dylan Hasler, a freshman architecture major, the distance between the School of Architecture and Allen Hall, the location of her farthest away class, is nearly 20 minutes.
“Even if you can get there, sometimes it’s nice to be able to not,” Hasler said.
Sofa Jerome, a sophomore studying nursing, prefers her classes be back-to-back, even with the shortened time between classes, as she lives off campus and enjoys going to and from campus just once a day instead of having
to come and go multiple times throughout the day.
“I would rather not have to wait in the library or around campus in between classes,” Jerome said.
Jerome does not have any trouble getting to her classes. Even so, she thinks having more time between classes would be a positive change.
Although their schedules allow enough time to get to their classes, Hasler and Jerome think more than ffteen minutes is necessary for students to have the chance to readjust and get in the proper mindset for their next class.
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The topic of transgender rights has been hotly contested in national and global politics over the last decade. In Florida, policies related to transgender issues, especially those affecting transgender minors, have sparked intense debate.
Policies restricting participation in youth sports by transgender players, discouraging discussion of LGBTQ+ identities in classrooms and penalizing doctors who provide gender-affrming care for underage patients have all been passed by Florida legislators within the last two years alone.
Although the policies have the potential to seriously harm the mental and physical health of LGBTQ+ youth, Republican legislators have justifed these restrictions on the basis that children do not have the mental capacity to fully understand queer topics or consent to dangerous and permanent medical and social transition procedures despite the insistence of medical professionals that any genderaffrming medical care provided to children is reversible and relatively low-risk.
Now, however, the emboldened conservative Florida government has cast aside the veneer of concern for bodily autonomy by taking measures to prevent adults from accessing this life-saving treatment as well. On Aug. 11, Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s administration passed a statewide rule denying Medicaid coverage for gender-affrming procedures such as hormone replacement therapy.
The policy, which took effect Aug. 21, was passed on the basis that there is no compelling evidence that such procedures are life-saving, so they are therefore not medically necessary. This is a lie.
A 2022 study by the University of Washington found that access to medical procedures such as puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy decreases rates of depression by 60% and risk of suicidal ideation by 73% in transgender and non-binary adolescents. Similar conclusions are shared by other reputable medical institutions, such as the American Association of Pediatrics, the American Psychological Association and the American Medical Association.
By ignoring the cohesive scientifc consensus on this issue, Florida lawmakers are
engaging in science denial for the sole purpose of enacting bigotry.
Now that this law is in effect, transgender citizens will need to either pay medical insurance or pay out of pocket in order to access these lifesaving procedures.
Unfortunately, transgender Americans have a poverty rate of 29%, according to the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey conducted by the National Center on Transgender Equality. This is more than twice the national average poverty rate of 14%. The survey also shows that poverty rates are even higher for transgender people of color.
This means that without Medicaid coverage, access to gender-affrming care is virtually impossible for a large percentage of patients and with healthcare costs steadily increasing, it will also likely become diffcult for transgender Americans living above the poverty line to access these procedures.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the removal of Med-
icaid coverage for gender-affrming healthcare, as well as the plethora of other policies contributing to the oppression of transgender children and adults, will directly lead to increased rates of depression and suicide among Florida’s transgender population.
The LGBTQ+ community and their allies must make their voices heard through protest and through voting against lawmakers who will enact this bigoted legislation in November’s midterm elections. On a local level, allies should spread the word about other avenues through which their transgender community members can access necessary healthcare.
Until this policy is changed, transgender Floridians can contact nonproft organizations The McKenzie Project, TransSOCIAL and Point of Pride for assistance in accessing gender-affrming hormone therapy and surgeries at a lower cost. Some Planned Parenthood locations also offer hormone therapy at lower rates.
should constantly strive to do more than what is expected of them. Former Amazon Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos, claims that the relationship between work and life “… actually is a circle … not a balance.”
Bezos’ vision is out of touch. For the Americans who were shoehorned into working for large corporations out of financial need, an unhappy work environment that bleeds into their personal lives can easily lead to burnout and discontent.
BY JAYDEN COHEN STAFF WRITER
Many Americans cannot afford the luxury of going to work every day and performing a job they enjoy. This combined with the customary culture of aiming to go above and beyond leaves a large part of the workforce dissatisfied with their work-life balance.
“Quiet quitting” essentially means compartmentalizing one’s work and life. Those embracing this concept go to work, do their job and return home to engage in a far more fulfilling home life rather than continuing to do their job outside the office.
In a world where corporations hold unprecedented power over individuals, work feels like a slog now more than ever. The workplace does not feel like the protected space many companies claim it to be, especially when we consistently see megaemployers Amazon and Starbucks criticized for things like using reportedly illegal tactics to break up unions and violating labor laws.
In the wake of the “Great Resignation” brought about by the pandemic, workers are finding alternative ways to work without burnout or the stress of aiming for perfectionism. Quiet quitting is a form of passive resistance where workers who don’t want to quit outright disengage from work outside of their job description that doesn’t serve them .
This concept stands in stark contrast to the formerly common idea that workers
One of the most frequent misconceptions about quiet quitting is that it stems from laziness. This could not be further from the truth. A vast majority of those who “quiet quit” do so for a completely different reason — they feel the businesses they work for exploit their labor whenever possible.
According to Gallup’s State of the Workplace: 2022 Report, the top source of burnout was “unfair treatment at work.”
Many workers reasonably feel no obligation to go above and beyond. If companies paid fair wages, provided more workplace benefits and honored union rights, the number of workers who feel compelled to quit quietly would likely decrease drastically.
Another common misheld belief about quiet quitting is that it negatively impacts the company. Some argue that, as a fellow worker, seeing team members not putting in full effort can be discouraging and disrespectful. These people are mistaking “quiet quitting” for not putting in effort at work.
What quiet quitting truly “quits” is the commonplace idea that one needs to constantly be striving to do more. Quiet quitters have no desire to strive for 120% in a field when 100% gets the job done and expends less effort.
For some large businesses, this movement has made obvious their value for profit over workers’ wellbeing. Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has led Starbucks to be unyielding in the face of unions and has only started negotiating better rights with three of their over 200 unionized locations.
Members of Starbucks Workers United, the national union collective, have also called out the company’s firing workers involved in union organizing and have accused them of closing store locations based on union activity under the guise of “safety concerns.”
Large corporations cannot continue to expect employees to go “above and beyond” in and outside the workplace while refuting their demands for better rights, especially as our workplace culture evolves to redistribute power back to employees. stand as proof that the corporate world will argue any point to uphold the current economic hierarchy.
Quiet quitting is the latest cultural innovation in a sea of changing times. Union
Martins //Graphics Editorapproval ratings are at an almost 60 year high but in 2021, corporate mergers and acquisitions similarly smashed the previous record, consolidating power in larger organizations.
It is only a matter of time until corporate innovation finds a way to strike back at quiet quitters. Therefore, it is tremendously important for the working class to remain vigilant and continue to resist the various strategies employed by the rich to oppress the poor. While quiet quitting implies workers’ silence, in practice it allows workers to stand up for themselves and exert control over their careers and lives.
For many, the act of expressing gratitude seems mundane, but how often do we really take the time to recognize and acknowledge the feeling?
Gratitude has been proven to combat poor mental health and cultivate strong social bonds. In a post-COVID-19 world, actively showing gratitude and building back “socially distant” relationships can be diffcult — but gratitude can change that.
Former University of Miami researcher Michael E. McCullough and University of California, Davis professor Robert A. Emmons conducted a 2003 study that explored the benefts of practicing gratitude.
“There do appear to exist benefts to regularly focusing on one’s blessings. The advantages are most pronounced when compared with a focus on hassles or complaints,” said the researchers in their article published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
In observance of World Gratitude Day on Sept. 21, students at the
University of Miami are expressing their gratitude for people who have impacted their lives and taken their passions to another level.
Diana Montalvo, a fourth-year student studying political science and economics, is thankful for her brother.
“Having autism, he’s shown me to live life to the fullest in the small and simplest things,” Montalvo said. “And if I really want something, to fght for it.”
Sometimes, gratitude can emerge from unexpected experiences — at least, that is the case for Meera Patel, a fourth-year microbiology and immunology and public health major.
“I am thankful for Ted Lasso,” Patel said. “He opens my eyes to what it means to be a leader in someone’s life.”
After consistently watching the Emmy award-winning TV show, Patel sees the series as a way to think deeper and refect on the character. One of the show’s central plot points is to “believe.” This concept inspires Patel, who is the chair of What Matters to U and the Home-
coming Executive Committee. As a student leader, Patel integrates the central message of “Ted Lasso” to believe in herself and the initiatives she leads across campus.
“I am thankful for Israel Reyes,” fourth-year economics major Carolina Miranda said. “He was the frst attorney I ever worked for and made me want to be a lawyer.”
Because of the opportunities Reyes provided, Miranda is now in the process of applying to law school and pursuing a career in the legal feld.
Entering a new chapter of life is diffcult, especially at a place like UM. Thankfully, there are people within the university that have shone a light so bright students attribute much of their personal success to someone who inspired them to keep going.
“When I frst transferred, I didn’t
feel like I belonged, like I made the wrong choice,” fourth-year creative advertising major Gaby Torna said.
However, through her First-Year Directions course, Torna was introduced to the Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement (OCSI) where she met Stephanie Fleitas, the Associate Director for OCSI.
“Since then, Steph has been by my side, always supporting me, giving me amazing friends and always encouraging me to take risks,” Torna said.
Out of gratitude for the opportunities and inspiration provided by Fleitas, Torna actively shows gratitude by being involved in the department, serving as a Transfer Assistant for the 2021-2022 academic year and taking photos for pre-orientation program, Great Start, despite not being on staff.
Sometimes, it isn’t until time has passed that gratitude forms. In retrospect, some students turn back the clock to thank those who planted the seed of encouragement that bloomed into the person they are today. Third-year psychology major, Julian Villeta, recently spoke with a teacher who made such an impact on his life.
“This may sound cheesy, but my fourth grade teacher Mr. Romero was the frst person to believe in me,” Villeta said.
Find some time today to refect and think about the people in your life who inspired you to be the person you are today. Once you have some people in mind, don’t keep it to yourself — tell them. Make it a habit to give thanks for the people and opportunities around you and notice how much brighter your world gets.
Every year from Sept.15 to Oct.15, the U.S. recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month. What originally began as a week-long event in 1968 was expanded to a full month in 1988 to celebrate and understand the history of Latin communities.
This year, UM has planned many events to connect students and celebrate Hispanic cultures at the university.
“Hispanic Heritage Month is just to celebrate Hispanic culture and all the contributions that Hipsanic-Americans have put into this country,” junior biomedical engineering major Rebecca Menendez said.
Menendez, president of the Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS), has helped organize a series of events on campus throughout the month along with her executive board the Offce of Multicultural Students Affairs (MSA) and the Latin Leadership Council.
“I really think it’s important to establish this Latin community because we live in Miami and we have such a diverse culture that should be celebrated and honored,” Menendez said.
Inclement weather disrupted the opening ceremony, forcing it to be moved inside Shalala Student Center, however the this did not dampen any spirits. Continuing the month’s events, the school will hold a screening of “Coco” on Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. in the Cosford Cinema.
In the coming weeks, various clubs will par-
ticipate in Hispanic Heritage Month to give away T-shirts at the UM vs. Tennessee football game on Sept. 24, host a Real Talk roundtable discussion on Sept. 27 from 6-7 p.m. in the LSV study halls, lead a Ghandi Day of Service on Oct. 1 through the Butler Center and throw a closing ceremony on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. on the Lakeside Patio.
“I feel like [these events are] a great way to educate,” junior biomedical engineering major and student organization liaison for MSA, Juan Flechas said. “The best way is to be interactive. Come out to every single event, it’s gonna be fun.”
Hispanic Heritage looks different for everyone. While Flechas is from Colombia, Menendez’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba in their 20s.
“Every single [Hispanic] country has different backgrounds,” Flechas said. “[Hispanic Heritage Month] is a way for me to make those new connections and talk to people that are kind of related to me.”
Hispanic Heritage Month events on campus gives students the opportunity to learn about music, dance, food and experiences found in Hispanic culture.
“I think it just starts with an open conversation from someone who is Hispanic-American,” Menendez said. “Seek out those resources, seek out the people in your community that are Hispanic to learn more about how this culture and all this history has defned this nation. today.”
Pumpkin spice season is here and Trader Joe’s has stocked their shelves with fall serotonin since the frst week of September. Though Miami’s humidity is here to stay, these seasonal treats can transport fall-lovers to places with colorful leaves and crisp autumn air.
Below are The Miami Hurricane’s ranking of fve of Trader Joe’s fall treats.
Hold the Cone! Pumpkin and Ginger Ice Cream Cones ($3.79)
These pumpkin and ginger ice cream cones are next level. They have the same design as the classic vanilla ice cream with chocolate coating mini cones, but with a delicious fall twist.
The sweet vanilla white chocolate coating pairs perfectly with the deep spiced ginger and pumpkin ice cream. It’s the perfect ratio of crunch, from the cone and chocolate to the creaminess from the ice cream. If you’re a pumpkin pie fan, you’ll love the favoring of this dessert. Rating: 5/5
Spiced Apple Cider ($3.69)
Nothing can beat a cup of spiced apple cider. If you grew up somewhere with the full range of seasons, one sip of this heated drink will transport you back to pumpkin patches, apple orchards and chilly Halloween nights.
The fall spices are just right with a hint of cinnamon that isn’t too overpowering. If you’re fghting a cold or just want a cup of comfort, this drink is the way to go. Rating: 4.5/5
If you love a good charcuterie board, you need to add these to your spread. These crisp crackers are packed with savory blasts of nutmeg and thyme. Try pairing them with goat or cream cheese, or enjoy them on their own.
These versatile crackers are the perfect item for a Friendsgiving or a tasty dorm room snack. The possible combinations you can create with these crackers are endlessRating: 4/5
Avid Trader Joe’s buyers will know the classic Trader Joe’s cereal bars. While the pumpkin might not have the classic strawberry, blueberry and apple favor’s beat, these are a nice change for the season.
The soft-baked bars have a pumpkin paste
flling and are a nice on-the-go snack to store in a dorm room or apartment. They are sure to be a delicious pick-me-up on a hectic day of classes.
Rating: 3/5
While these sound weird, they are surprisingly a delightful chip. These lightly salted tortillas with hints of cinnamon and pumpkin make for a pleasant sweet and salty combo. Eat them on their own or pair with a sweet salsa or pumpkin hummus.
These are worth the try for a unique fall item that isn’t too expensive. However, don’t expect the pumpkin seed laced chip to replace a classic Mexican tortilla chip. Rating: 2.5/5
BY LAYOMI ADEOJO A&E EDITOR
“Miami is about fantasy, about reimagining yourself. It’s not about contemplating the moral implications of choosing to drive an SUV or worrying about water damage to your leather sofa, .”author and environmental journalist Jeff Goodwell said in his 2017 book “the Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World,” which was selected as part of this year’s One Book, One U program.
A powerfully-written study of the global effects of climate change, “The Water Will Come” immerses readers into the realities of warmer temperatures, rising sea levels and the overall effects of our ecological footprint.
Goodell takes readers on a journey with him as he travels to places across the world where the climate crisis is most evident — Greenland, Alaska, Venice, Paris, Lagos, New
York City and of course, Miami.
Established in 2017, the One Book, One U reading program seeks to engage the campus community in understanding and taking action on a range of interrelated social justice issues. Recent selections have touched on topics like racial injustice, immigration, health disparities and the housing crisis.
Concerning the selection process, a diverse committee composed of students, staff and faculty gather each spring to nominate books they feel will inspire important discussions on campus. After a period of consideration, the committee reconvenes to discuss and then vote on the nominated books.
Among other books on climate change and environmental sustainability, Goodell’s book stood out to the committee for its relevance to UM. Despite its global scope, three of the book’s twelve chapters are set in Miami, with one even titled “Miami Is Drowning.”
In addition, the overall structure of
“The Water Will Come” also made it a top contender.
“The book has a narrative style that makes it an exciting read, but it’s backed up and frmly ensconced in scientifc fact and reasoning,” said Chantel Acevedo, co-founder of One Book, One U and Director of the Creative Writing Program in the Department of English.
Students, faculty and staff can participate in a variety of ways, from reading the book independently to attending One Book, One U events throughout the year.
“What makes this program unique is that the events are planned by the community — any student group, department or individual can propose an event that is in conversation with the topic of the book or the book itself,” Acevedo said.
In recent years, One Book, One U has hosted events like expert panel discussions, book club meetings, flm showings and theatrical performances. Though this academic year’s events have yet to be
announced, members of the UM community can look forward to a book talk with the author during the spring semester.
“Our hope is that everyone in the community has some kind of contact with the book and its topic,” Acevedo said.
Anyone interested in a free copy
of the book can claim the Ebook or visit Richter Library’s Access Services desk while supplies last. Additionally, UM Libraries will soon provide instructor resources like reading guides and discussion questions, so make sure to visit their One Book, One U webpage to stay updated.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of a romance novel?
Emily Henry explores this idea in her third novel, “Book Lovers,” with a rivals-to-lovers plot of a literary agent and an editor–both confned to a month in a small town.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side of a romance novel?
Emily Henry explores this idea in her third novel, “Book Lovers,” with a rivals-to-lovers plot of a literary agent and an editor–both confned to a month in a small town.
Protagonist Nora Stephens is the exact antithesis of the ageless, soft-spoken Hallmark woman. In fact, her story starts where those movies typically end. Addicted to work, her spotless, minimalist apartment and her Peleton, Nora has climbed her way up to lavish city life as an literary agent in New York. Her boyfriend, Grant — who is away on a business trip — dumps her over the phone for the
daughter of a couple who owns a small inn.
This is the third time Nora has been dumped for “the small-town girl.” In other words, she’s the woman you would expect to get dumped in a Hallmark movie.
After the phone call, Nora begrudgingly makes her way to a dinner meeting with editor Charlie Lastra, whose critical demeanor and cutthroat editing make Nora’s job of soothing and guiding her author clients more diffcult.
In light of all this, Nora’s pregnant younger sister Libby, plans a vacation to Sunshine Falls, the setting of a book by Nora’s client. On the plane ride there, the two sisters create a “small-town” checklist with activities like going on a date and saving a small business.
It isn’t until Nora visits the local bookstore that she realizes: Sunshine Falls is the hometown of the one-and-only Charlie Lastra and his mom owns the bookstore.
Nora creates a bet with Charlie: if she can fnish all the activities on her small-town bucket list, Charlie must gift his apartment
to Libby and her growing family. He agrees and the opportunity leads Nora to break her personal rules for her sister’s sake, especially for what she refers to as “non-vetted men” that she would never date in New York.
The pair begin to constantly run into each other at the bookstore and other places around town, with Charlie even saving Nora from a terrible date. The two bicker and argue, slowly working on Dusty’s new book together all while trying to deny the increasingly tense chemistry between them.
Henry’s writing — told from Nora’s pointof-view — is incredibly toned to Nora’s inner monologue that is eternally and bookslammingly frustrating . Charlie and Nora have a tender moment, then Nora’s phone rings and she is brought back to the reality of her all-consuming job. Charlie and Nora ignore each other because Nora is increasingly anxious about their deepening connection and does something brash to distance him. The scenes are cute, and every time they interact it seems a resolution is imminent —
but it never comes. It is a typical romance trope where everything could be solved if both parties simply sat down and discussed their feelings like the adults they are.
If this kind of confict annoys you, don’t read this book or any book that is strictly romance. I keep picking up romances crossing my fngers that this miscommunication and avoidant trope will cease, and every time, I am disappointed.
It isn’t until roughly the last 50 pages that the reader is relieved of a confession, yet Henry has a talent for letting strings hang delicately as both Nora and Charlie face personal conficts that prevent them from legitimizing their relationship, even after Nora returns to Manhattan.
Both the avid romance reader and the novice should pick up this book. Aside from Henry’s immersive setting and enthralling plot, “Book Lovers” tells a story about following your dreams, trusting family and fnding where — or who — your true home is.
People often say “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but it’s hard to truly value breakfast. Many students rush off to class after subsisting on a light nosh, quickly consuming a granola bar or yogurt. However, breakfast is a pivotal meal — proven to bring many health benefts — and we owe it to ourselves to start the day on a positive note.
Check out these six Miami breakfast spots compiled by A&E staff writer Shelly Gottlieb.
Coconut Grove’s Greenstreet Cafe is usually crowded and for good reason. For over 30 years, Greenstreet has served Miami one of the best breakfast menus in the city in addition to their lunch and dinner. While you may think of French toast as a basic breakfast dish, Greenstreet’s is a cut above as the spices and thick-cut bread make for a more substantial breakfast. Understandably, not everyone likes to have a sweet breakfast, which is why Greenstreet also serves amazing omelets. The goat cheese and tomato omelet is rich and will hold you over for hours; enough to enjoy the Grove’s Gallery Walk.
Greenstreet Cafe is located at 3468 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
Price Range: $$
If you would like to treat yourself to a French breakfast before class, go to Cécile Bakery + Cafe located on Sunset Drive. Cecile Bakery + Cafe makes customers feel like they are vacationing in France, as their food is made from scratch. Their croissants are fakey and their Butterly favor will melt your heart. Pair the cappuccino with a ham and swiss croissant and you will leave feeling energized enough to seize the day!
Cécile Bakery + Cafe is located at 5744 Sunset Dr, South Miami, FL 33143
Price Range: $$
Though Atelier Monnier is smaller in size, the Pinecrest boutique opens at 7:30 a.m. and offers some of the best options in town. Remember that episode in Gilmore Girls when Lorelai pointed out the quiche to her mother Emily, who asked, “that blobby, white thing is supposedly quiche lorraine?”
Well, Atelier Monnier’s Quiche Lorraine would have Emily Gilmore say, “now that’s a quiche!”
The menu is not exclusive to quiche as everything is wholesome and beautifully served. If you cannot make it to this eatery for breakfast, their lunch menu also boasts sandwiches that taste like you few to France, stopped by a delicatessen and picked one up.
Atelier Monnier is located at 9563 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Price Range: $$
Located on Coral Way, Majestic Portuguese Bakehouse schools is customers on Portuguese delicacies. The coxinha de frango (portuguese for chicken drumstick) is small, yet packed with favor. Although this menu item tastes like a croqueta, it consists of different seasonings.
The orange juice at Majestic Portuguese Bakehouse is freshly squeezed, which is always a plus! Through the window, you can see the bakers craft their magical baked goods — the true meaning of abracadabra, which in Hebrew means, “I will create as I speak.”
Majestic Portuguese Bakehouse is located at 3340 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145
Price Range: $
For students who do not have a car on campus, Madruga Bakery is ideal since you can bike or walk there. The guava and cheese danish has depth, as the tangy guava pairs well with the cheese and the texture of the danish ties the pastry together. The orange almond bread is vegan, making Madruga Bakery the perfect place for those who keep a vegan diet.
Madruga Bakery’s savory options will also satisfy, especially the smoked salmon sandwich, which is only available at 9 a.m. This menu option is worth the wait, a convenient choice for those whose classes begin later in the day.
Madruga Bakery is located at 1430 S Dixie Hwy Suite 117, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Price Range: $$
Little Hen is great for a weekend brunch. The English decor will make you feel as if you are living in a different time, and the food is a culinary adventure. Their rose petal pancakes are always in high demand and once you order them, you’ll see why. The syrup for these pink pancakes is rosewater-infused, ensuring that everything in your day will end up rosy.
For those into high tea, Little Hen is the place for you! The restaurant carries delicious food like blueberry scones — which come with jam and clotted cream — salmon and cucumber fnger sandwiches and macarons. I’ve saved the best for last: the Little Hen house tea is full of sweet notes.
Little Hen is located at 3451 NE 1st Ave Suite 100/102, Miami, FL 33137
Price Range: $$$
In their Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) opening game, the University of Miami women’s soccer team fell short to the Louisville Cardinals, 1-0, on Saturday night in Louisville, Kentucky.
“We fought hard and competed for 90 minutes,” Miami head coach Sarah Barnes said. “We have to better prepare them to better recognize what the defense is throwing at us, so we can be more dangerous in the attack, have the ball more and continue to improve on execution. We have some things we have to continue to work on to be where we want to be.”
Although the team faced a tough loss, goalkeeper Melissa Dagenais had an impressive night in net, posting eight saves, but the ‘Canes (3-2-2, 0-1 ACC) were unable to capitalize and score.
After a back and forth frst half resulting in no goals, the Cardi-
nals (4-1-2, 1-0 ACC) found their rhythm in the 63rd minute. From a corner kick, Louisville midfelder/forward Maisie Whitsett hit a free ball into the corner of Miami’s goal.
Louisville remained consistent throughout the second half in their scoring attempts; however, they were no match for Dagenais and her incredible saves.
“Mel has been so consistent in goal and made a lot of great saves,” Barnes said. “It gives the team confdence to be able to go out and play and compete. When a mistake is made or there’s an error, Mel is there to have their backs. We can be in any game with Mel.”
In the 77th minute of the game, freshman midfelder Lizzie Sexton launched a rocket at Miami’s net, but Dagenais replied with a huge block, sending Sexton’s shot above the crossbar.
The long-fought battle between the ‘Canes and the Cardinals was
very ferce. Miami and Louisville combined for 28 fouls, three of which were yellow cards in a very physical encounter.
The Cardinals posed a huge challenge for the Hurricanes, and although Miami came up short in the end, it plans on using this as fuel to come back stronger for their next game.
“Sports require you to have an unwavering belief in your ability,” Barnes said. “It requires you to have relentless resilience to work towards accomplishing long-term goals you set for yourself. There’s work to do and we have a whole conference season ahead of us. At this stage, we’re looking at how to improve and be ready for the next challenge.”
The Hurricanes continue their four-match road trip, now traveling to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to face the Panthers. The Thursday game will take place at 7 p.m. at Ambrose Urbanic Field.
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced its 2022-23 men’s basketball league schedule on Tuesday afternoon. The Hurricanes’ conference slate consists of 20 games from Dec. 4 to March 4, 2023.
“Each and every year, the ACC features some of the best teams and finest players in the nation. This season will be no different,” Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga said. “Everyone in our program enjoys the challenges this conference presents on a nightly basis and we will be ready for that once league play begins. In addi -
tion, we’re thrilled to have so many quality opponents coming to Coral Gables and cannot wait to see the Watsco Center rocking with excitement.”
Marquee matchups include home games against 2019 national champion Virginia on Dec. 20, 2022 ACC tournament winner Virginia Tech on Feb. 1 and rival Florida State on Feb. 25.
The Hurricanes will play three Big Monday games versus Syracuse at home and Duke and North Carolina on the road.
Miami looks to repeat a strong season in the ACC, where they went 14-6 in conference play, earning them the fourth seed in the ACC tournament. The ‘Canes made it to the semifinals before losing to
top-seeded Duke by four points, whom they had upset on the road in the regular season.
Additionally, Miami made history last season when they reached the Elite Eight in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament for the first time in program history. The Hurricanes defeated the University of Southern California, second-seeded Auburn and Iowa State before falling to eventual national champion Kansas.
“We had so much support throughout the season and especially in the NCAA Tournament,” Larrañaga said after losing to Kansas in the Elite Eight. “We’ve been to the Sweet 16 three times now and to
the Elite Eight once in this decade. And we think we’re heading in the right direction. And we think we’ll have the tremendous support of our administration and our community.”
Miami worked this offseason to improve its team even further. Coveted third-year sophomore transfers Nijel Pack and Norchad Omier join the experienced core of fourth-year junior guard Isaiah Wong, fifth-year senior guard Jordan Miller and sophomore guard Bensley Joseph to push for ACC and national success.
Miami kicks off its 2022 campaign versus Lafayette at the Watsco Center on Nov. 7.
Will Mallory found himself around Hurricanes tight ends long before frst competing as one at Miami.
There were visits to the tight ends room of the New Orleans Saints, meet-and-greet opportunities with the school’s heralded tight ends and loads of flm watching on their extended successes in the NFL.
“Growing up, my dad coached for the Saints,” Mallory said. “Shockey was there and I remember always wearing his jerseys. He was someone I always looked up to. And a couple years later, Graham was there. And then, Olsen has always been a guy I looked up to, on and off the feld. I just always thought those guys were larger than life.”
More than four years into his college football career, those idols’ inspiration seems to have provided Mallory with mirrored achievement: eight combined touchdowns and about 29 yards per game over the past two seasons.
But Mallory’s successes as Miami’s latest tight end standout haven’t risen without gratitude and a reliance on faith in a sport fooded with both miracles and devastating injuries.
Alongside his teammates, Mallory engages in prayer rituals in the end zone that range back to the feld of Providence School — a private, Christian preparatory school in Jacksonville, Fla. — immediately before and after games.
“No matter what it was, win or loss, that was something we always did,” Mallory said. “We’d come together and give thanks, so that’s something I’ve always thought of as important. That’s something special about sports — it brings people together, kind of just like faith and religion.”
As he incorporates spirituality as part of a Hurricanes brotherhood
built around tradition, Mallory has faced the game’s oft-daunting risk that lies beyond the togetherness of a team.
In each of the past two years, Mallory missed the bulk of UM’s spring practices due to shoulder injuries. Sitting out of two fall scrimmages before this season wasn’t an option, either.
“At some point, it’s not in your hands anymore,” Mallory said. “You’ve just got to put trust into the bigger picture that God has for you. That’s something that I think I’ve come to realize, stuff you can’t control. Things happen for a reason.”
Once the Hurricanes sputtered to a 2-3 start last season, Mallory missed early opportunities to capitalize as a consistent option in their offense.
The starting nods were there each week, but the expected yardage lacked.
Yet, as the season progressed, Mallory’s determination guided him into regaining momentum.
Mallory scored four touchdowns in the Hurricanes’ fnal fve games, drawing attention from teammates, coaches and NFL scouts as a potential second-round draft selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.
“He’s an unbelievable young man on and off the feld, so he continues to work on his craft,” tight- ends coach Stephen Field said. “He will be very successful.”
More celebration still followed Mallory’s late-season dominance.
In November, Mallory announced his decision to return for a ffth season due to an National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) granted extra year of eligibility from the pandemic’s impact and pursue a master’s degree in applied physiology.
During fall camp and the opening weeks of the season, Mallory’s experience has guided UM’s younger tight ends to blossom in a new offense. First-year offensive
coordinator Josh Gattis, who won the Broyles Award for college football’s best assistant coach as Michigan’s offensive coordinator last season, designates schemes reliant on multiple tight ends.
“I defnitely feel like we complement each other,” sophomore tight-end Elijah Arroyo said. “When we’re on the feld at the same time, we can really just do whatever we want. We’re interchangeable … We’ve been showing signs of greatness.”
Added Mallory, “I’m really fortunate because those guys are as talented as they come. Hopefully I leave them with a positive impact on how to do the right thing. Their skill is what takes them far, but hopefully they pick a thing or two up from me. I also learn from them, they push me to be the best that I can be, so I’m excited that I get to work with this group.”
Mallory and Field, in his fourth season with UM, extend their journey together. Head coach Mario Cristobal, a former offensive tackle on two of Miami’s national championship teams, strives to
lead his alma mater back to national prominence.
It was quite the decision to stay for one more season.
“I was excited because I didn’t get that redshirt year during my freshman year. I wish I could have,” Mallory said. “Things kind of fell into place, I’m just fortunate I get this opportunity. I wasn’t ready to leave yet, but I get this last chance to make the most of it.”
With two record-setting wide receivers now in the NFL this fall, Mallory will be relied upon to fll the void of Charleston Rambo and Mike Harley Jr.
“Getting Will Mallory back, that’s another piece that we didn’t have in the spring, so we’ve been excited while obviously being a little bit cautious this fall kind of getting him back into the swing of things,” Gattis said. “He’s a bigtime player, he’s a guy that we’ll look forward to and lean on in a lot of critical situations because of the type of player that he is.”
From the infuence of his father to the rest of his football-cherish-
ing family, Mallory is set to take on a new challenge.
“From (my dad), my two uncles, my grandpa, they all coached and played football in college,” Mallory said. “We grew up around a lot of football. Any family gatherings, we were always talking or either watching football. So, it was just a part of my blood — my DNA. I grew up to love the game, to part of it, so it was something that I always was passionate about.”
Given UM’s talent development in producing over 280 NFL draft selections since the program’s establishment in 1926, Mallory’s individual goal lies in the NFL to achieve what his Hurricanes tight end idols established.
But with Miami’s season underway, just one goal remains on Mallory’s mind: winning.
“The reason why I came here was the tradition, the championships,” Mallory said. “I want to be a part of winning another one, so obviously there’s expectation every year and you put that pressure because that’s what you expect.”
In one of the most anticipated games on the Hurricanes’ schedule, No. 13 Miami was unable to overcome the No. 24 Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night at Kyle Field, losing 17-9 in its frst road game of the season.
“We came up short, there’s no sugar coating that,” Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said. “We have to go and get better and eliminate issues that hurt us in this game.”
Despite scoring only 14 points last week against Appalachian State, the Aggies (2-1) came out strong on offense. Quarterback Max Johnson and running back Devon Achane used a seven-play, 55-yard drive to bring Texas A&M into feld goal range, where kicker Randy Bond put the Aggies up 3-0 with his 26-yard chip shot. Missing key receiver Xavier Restrepo to a foot injury, Miami (2-1) found the redzone on its frst offensive drive.
Led by 2021 ACC Rookie of the Year and quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, a 12-play drive ended with kicker Andres Borregales tying the game on a 28-yard feld goal.
Defensively, the Hurricanes put together a quick stop after the score, leading to a Texas A&M punt. However, returner and junior cornerback Tyrique Stevenson fumbled the ball away as he attempted to grab it off a bounce. The Aggies recovered the ball and needed only three plays to score, as halfback LJ Johnson’s one-yard rush made it 10-3.
After, Miami’s drive would again stall as running back Henry Parrish dropped what would’ve likely been a frst down pass on third-and-9. In his second attempt of the evening, Borregales’ 49-yard kick missed wide to the left, keeping the score at 10-3 after one quarter.
In the second quarter, Miami used a targeting call at its own nine-yard line to spark another drive. Making their second trip to the redzone, the ‘Canes special team unit would falter again when freshman defensive lineman Al-
bert Regis leaped to block Borregales’ 36-yard feld goal.
At halftime, Texas A&M led Miami 10-3.
After a Hurricanes punt, A&M opened the third quarter with a quick four-play, 76-yard scoring drive to go up 17-3. Achane caught a pass in the fat from Johnson and took off for a 25-yard touchdown.
Late in the third, Miami found its way down the feld but hit fourthand-goal. Playing conservatively, the Hurricanes sent Borregales out, who chipped in a 22-yard feld goal to make it 17-6 .
With time becoming the enemy of the ‘Canes, the offense entered the fourth quarter needing a big drive.
Taking 6:19 off the game clock, Miami drove the ball down to the A&M 16 before Borregales kicked yet another feld goal to make it a one possession game at 17-9.
After trading possessions, Miami had one fnal opportunity to put together its frst touchdown drive. At their own 43 with 1:16 left in the game, the Hurricanes only moved 17 yards until they turned it over on downs. On fourth-and-4, wide receiver Brashard Smith dropped Van Dyke’s pass to seal the deal for the Aggies.
Van Dyke’s 217 passing yards on 21-of-41 throws was the third-lowest total as a starter in his career.
“I’ve got to be a little more accurate,” Van Dyke said. “Just got to make more throws.”
The ‘Canes offense managed 4.9 yards per carry, but seven penalties and only nine points in four trips to the redzone countered the solid production on the ground.
“You’ve got to execute, you’ve got to prevent shooting yourself in the foot on some things,” Cristobal said.
With the 17-9 loss, Miami has still not beaten a Southeastern Conference (SEC) opponent since 2013.
Miami returns home for a date with Middle Tennessee State next Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium.
BY ZACHARY MACER STAFF WRITEROnly one minute and sixteen seconds remained. Miami fans were ready to witness a historic moment in Hurricanes’ football history.
On their own 43-yard line and trailing 17-9, fourth-year junior quarterback Tyler Van Dyke and the Miami offense were in prime position to make themselves the heroes at Kyle Field against No. 24 Texas A&M on Saturday night. But, with no timeouts left, it would not be easy. Ultimately, on fourth down, a pass to Brashard Smith was droppedd, essentially ending the game.
“Dropped balls, penalties in the next to last drive. Not good enough. We’ve got to do a better job as a supporting cast [to help Van Dyke],” Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said postgame. “We have to get better.”
Smith’s drop was only one example of several miscues that plagued the ‘Canes on Saturday night.
Special teams had a rough outing. Multiple feld goal attempts were not converted, and a punt return muffed by cornerback Tyrique Stevenson led to a Texas A&M touchdown.
The wide receiver corp, missing Xavier Restrepo to a foot injury, dropped several passes throughout.
However, to only lose by one possession through all the mistakes shows the effort and determination of this Miami football team.
“We know how to compete – or at least we show that we can compete –in a diffcult environment, but competing in itself is just not enough,” Cristobal said. “You got to execute. You got to prevent shooting yourself in the foot on some things. But, we got a high-character team. Competitive character is high, and we got to get back to working together.”
Miami hasn’t won against an SEC opponent since 2013 when they beat the Florida Gators. Miami’s last
matchup against an SEC team was last year’s season opener 44-13 loss against the University of Alabama.
SEC teams are known for their devoted fandom, and games at their home stadiums are almost always sold out. Saturday night at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, was precisely that. Just over 100,000 Aggies fans packed the stadium, all given white towels to shake in front of the Miami players.
“They do an unbelievable job supporting the football program, and it is one of the premiere atmospheres on game day,” Cristobal said pregame.
Despite all the distractions, Miami was close to beating a premier opponent. On the same weekend about one year ago, the Hurricanes were destroyed by unranked Michigan State, 38-17, at Hard Rock Stadium. However, the strides made by the new coaching regime, as well as the continuous development of the players, are allowing the program to be competitive with college football powerhouses.
One of the most noticeable differences this season compared to past seasons has been how the Hurri-
canes run the ball.
Against Texas A&M, running backs Henry Parrish Jr. and Jaylan Knighton could get anywhere they wanted on the feld. Parrish Jr. had 85 yards on his 16 carries, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Knighton, who had limited playing time up to the A&M game this season due to injury, gained 79 yards on his 14 carries, averaging 5.5 yards per carry.
Another critical improvement for the Hurricanes has been their defensive line.
Against Texas A&M, the front four did an excellent job of getting into the backfeld on both runs and passes. On the 52 plays that the Aggies ran, the Hurricanes were able to get into the backfeld for tackles nine times, three of which were sacks.
Miami defensive linemen Jahfari Harvey and Darrell Jackson Jr. both had a sack and a tackle for loss in the game.
The loss to Texas A&M certainly hurts, but Miami still showed they have much room to improve. Saturday’s game gave a glimpse of how hungry the Hurricanes’ are to reach success nationally and in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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