Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025.
‘Just make the damn kick’ Miami storms past Notre Dame 27-24
By Zach Cohen Senior Staff Writer
UM organizations rename following DOJ policy
By Katie Karlson Editor-in-Chief
UM recently instructed organizations to remove all “discriminatory” language from names and promotional materials in compliance with a new Department of Justice policy.
This memorandum for federal agencies was made to “ensure that recipients of federal funding do not engage in unlawful discrimination,” according to the DOJ website.
Black in Business and The Latina Project — two programs not registered with the Committee on Student Organizations (COSO) — have both been impacted by the policy. Prior to this year, both were listed on the Miami Herbert Business School’s special programs webpage.
As a result of the policy, Black in Business has been renamed Belonging in Business (BIB) and The Latina Project is no longer listed on the special programs page.
Jaell-Ann Auguste, president of BIB and junior at UM, said that discussions about changing the organization’s name had been in the works since last semester. But BIB only received an official 24-hour notice to adapt to the new policy.
“We had one day to either change the name or BIB couldn’t function as a program,” Auguste said. “No more funding, no more rooms we could reserve, no more running the program.”
If UM refuses to comply with the DOJ policy, the University is at risk of losing
federal and state funding, which largely impacts financial aid, research and the UHealth program.
“In order to remain in compliance, the University continues to review potential impacts to our community and to higher education institutions across the country,” the University of Miami said in a statement to The Hurricane. “As noted in a message to the campus community earlier this year, the University ‘fully supports the entire community of world-class students, educators, researchers, clinicians and dedicated administrative staff, whose talents reach into neighborhoods across the globe.’”
So far, name changes have been limited to organizations that are not a part of COSO. COSO organizations are required to have bylaws outlining that all students are welcome to join.
“Right now, COSO-recognized organizations are required to be open to all students and hold a non-discriminatory policy in their constitutions,” said Samantha Weissman, the external vice chair of COSO. “Every single organization has this listed in their constitution as it is part of COSO’s guidelines.”
Weissman explained that the Student Activities & Student Organizations team said COSO-recognized organizations are not currently at risk of having their names or mission statements changed. However, she said the future remains unclear for organizations associated with the Multicultural Student Affairs office or not affiliated with COSO.
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A rowdy Hard Rock Stadium, filled in orange, roared as the clock ticked less than 30 seconds in the game.
On the 30-yard line, redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr and Notre Dame’s offense looked to pull off a miracle, trailing by three. Carr fielded the snap cleanly, but Miami’s defensive pressure persisted as defensive linemen Rueben Bain Jr. and Ahkeem Mesidor stormed Carr, forcing the sack and sealing the deal for the Hurricanes.
The clock hit zero, and UM fans exhaled a sigh of relief as the No. 10 Hurricanes took down the No. 6 Fighting Irish 27-24 in a Sunday night thriller.
“Sometimes domination takes place at the final play of the game, as crazy as that sounds,” Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said following the game.
Senior linebacker Wesley Bissanthe had high praise and confidence in his team following the big play and victory.
“Bain and Mesidor, they do that every day in practice. I see it all the time,” Bissainthe said. “I knew one of them was gonna come clutch, if not both.”
In a matchup of two top-10 teams, a rivalry was renewed after an eight-year hiatus. Despite being the underdog, Miami wasn’t fazed.
The ’Canes stayed resilient, faced adversity and fed off the crowd noise.
66,793 fans sold out Hard Rock Stadium, marking a record. The crowd energized the players and made a difference in Sunday night’s victory.
“This game, this victory, is for everybody. It’s for our university, our players, our students, alumni, former players, Coach [Jimmy] Johnson,” Cristobal said.
The game was a testament to hard work and great plays, one of which happened just under two minutes left in the game.
Although the Hurricanes held a 21-7 lead heading into the fourth quarter, the Irish came back to tie the game following a 65-yard pass from Carr to Eli Raridon and a seven-yard touchdown run from Carr.
With three minutes remaining, Miami was looking to take back the lead, hoping quarterback Carson Beck could step up.
The Georgia transfer marched the Hurricanes down the field on a 10-play drive, putting the team in a fourth and three on Notre Dame’s 29-yard line.
Cristobal called on FAU transfer Carter Davis to kick the go-ahead 47-yard field goal. Despite the pressure, the senior kicker delivered, splitting the uprights to give Miami a 27-24 lead.
Even though there were worries about Miami’s kickers coming into the game, Cristobal had full confidence in Davis.
“A lot of confidence here for Carter. In practice, he hits them at 55 plus, actually two 63-yarders,” Cristobal said. “So we have a lot of confidence in him.”
Davis acknowledged that it was a tough journey to get the nod as the starting kicker.
“It means the world,” Davis said. “When I found out that I got it, I cried. I’ll be honest. But I was just so ecstatic about that. It meant the world.”
Late in the second quarter, Miami was in search of points of a big score before halftime.
On second down from the Notre Dame 20yard line, Beck, under pressure and off-balance, sent a prayer to receiver CJ Daniels. In between two defenders, the LSU transfer made an incredible one-handed grab in the endzone to give Miami a 14-7 lead.
Daniels finished the night with five receptions for 46 yards, including a touchdown.
Beck managed the distribution well today, yet from a usage standpoint, 17-year-old true freshman Malachi Toney was his favorite target.
Toney shined bright under the night sky in
his collegiate debut, where on second and 10 on Notre Dame’s 28, Beck rolled left and hit Toney in the front of the endzone.
The touchdown marked Beck’s first touchdown pass as a Hurricane and Toney’s first collegiate touchdown reception.
Toney would finish his debut with six catches for 82 yards and a touchdown.
“Malachi Toney, he’s special. Been trying to keep him a secret, but it didn’t take long, right?” Cristobal said. “And what’s special about Malachi, to me, is his approach to the game. That guy approaches the game as if he’s a 5-6 year NFL veteran.”
It was also a solid night for Miami’s running back room.
Mark Fletcher Jr. ran for 66 yards on 15 carries and CharMar “Marty” Brown, on the same number of carries, had 54 yards, but his hard-nose runs paid dividends in the end game.
Carson Beck’s supporting cast performed well, but it shouldn’t undermine the Georgia transfers’ Hurricane debut. He threw for 205 yards and two touchdowns, going 20-of-31 passing.
“The past eight months have been so hard. I’m just so blessed to be out here to have the opportunity to be out there,” said Beck after the game.
Major talks this offseason included a need for an improved defense. Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman saw improvements in his defense tonight.
The defense already looked better than it did last year. Bissanthe noted postgame that the difference is night and day.
“[Corey Hetherman’s] level of teaching, his level of communication, his scheme, his intensity, like he was a game changer for us today, and you can see why the players love him and what he brings to the table makes everybody around him better,” said Cristobal.
They were able to hold the run game under 100 yards. Two of the best running backs in the country, Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, combined for 93 yards.
Carr, the redshirt freshman, also had a good game for the Fighting Irish, throwing for 221 yards and two touchdowns on 19-of-30 passing. Week one marks the beginning of a long season, but Cristobal was grateful for this opportunity.
“ This game, this victory, is for everybody. It’s for our university, our players, our students, alumni, former players,
Coach [Jimmy] Johnson.”
Mario Cristobal Head Football Coach
“Just an unbelievable night. Unbelievable night for so many people who poured so much into this. Just grateful to be in this opportunity and really hungry and driven to get our opportunity at the next one,” said Cristobal. For the Hurricanes, it’s all about taking it week by week. With Sunday night’s win comes a new opponent to get ready for next week. Miami will be back at Hard Rock Stadium to face Bethune-Cookman on Saturday at 7 p.m.
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By Peter Kellogg Contributing Writer
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Photo Courtesy of Alex Muniz @eyedntspeak on Instagram
Sixth-year redshirt senior wide receiver CJ Daniels (7) reels in a one-handed catch to give Miami a 14-7 lead against
UM groups drop ‘discriminatory’ terms following DOJ policy
By Katie Karlson Editor-in-Chief
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Although BIB does not have an offcial bylaw welcoming all students, Auguste said that BIB has always accepted students who were not Black. She said BIB never had a policy about turning students of other races away, but that non-Black students choose not to join.
“If a white person sees one of the other business orgs and then see [BIB] which does the exact same thing but is focused on [helping Black students] with the resources and connections they
UM kicks o a sports media minor
By Lauren Whitesell Contributing Writer
Have you ever found yourself at a sporting event and wished you were covering the action? The University of Miami might just have the minor for you.
Starting this fall, the School of Communication’s Department of Journalism and Media Management is offering a sports minor.
One elective option is Sports Reporting (JMM 523/623) where students get the opportunity to learn from professionals while covering events in the Miami area. Michelle Kaufman, a UM adjunct professor and sports writer for the Miami Herald, has taught this class for the past 20 years.
Kaufman says that watching sports as a fan and having to be a neutral reporter are two separate experiences, and that students can learn if they are also interested in the behind-the-scenes aspect of sports through this class.
“When you’re in sports media, you’re not wearing team colors,” Kaufman said “ou’re not allowed to cheer in the press box, you’re an objective observer in your writing or broadcasting,.”
She says that this minor can be a way for students to get both of these perspectives and determine if they want a future in sports media.
“I think the only way to really determine if sports media is something you want to get into is to dabble in it. Take some classes and get practical experiences in it, which is what we are going to provide with this new minor,” Kaufman said.
Zach Rosan, a junior majoring in media management and psychology has already taken two of the required classes. He has not added the sports media minor yet, but has always had a passion for sports and may end up doing so.
Rosan says that this minor will be an asset to UM.
“It’s a growing feld and providing a path into that sector is a great idea,” Rosan said.
Since Miami is home to fve major league sports teams, students at UM get more experience covering high-profle professional sports games thanks to its proximity to a vibrant city.
Kaufman says that this aspect of Miami is advantageous for students interested in sports media.
“If you come to UM and you’re interested in sports media, you’re going to be in a treasure trove of sports,” she said.”You’re going to get opportunities to cover these as a student.”
Hard Rock Stadium also hosts the Miami Open and the Miami Grand Prix, attracting international, elite athletes. This upcoming summer, Miami is a host city for the FIFA World Cup.
Because of this, students are able to report on both college and professional sports teams in Miami and teams from around the world.
“Your highlight reel is not just going to be college sports,” Kaufman said.“It could be standing there at one Miami Open, at Formula One racing, with the Miami Dolphins, with the Miami Heat, with Lionel Messi.”
In addition to Kaufman, School of Communication faculty Erin Brown, Jonathan Gorchow, Trevor Green and Edward Julbe, along with SoC Dean Karin Wilkins, were the people most involved in adding this minor.
The sports media minor requires Writing for the Digital Age (JMM 108) and Sports and the Media (JMM 448) along with nine additional credits in sports media-related classes listed on the the bulletin. For more information on how to add the sports media minor, contact your advisor and visit the UM Academic Bulletin to view the minor requirements.
lack … because of their race, they’re going to go to the other program,” said Auguste. “People see that it isn’t appropriate for them to be a part of the cohort and take away from other people’s connections.”
46% of UM’s incoming students self-identifying as a person of color, two percentage points more than the year prior. 8% of UM’s students are international.
Weissman feels that organizations on campus should be able to proudly educate others about their culture.
“I think what’s going on is truly very sad for a lot of students on campus. They’re scared, they’re fearful, they feel silenced, they are confused, they don’t
know what to do and they are not given the platform to showcase their culture and their identity,” said Weissman. “Every student organization on campus should feel valued, heard and accepted.”
This new policy is one of many DEI-focused policies that the Trump Administration has implemented. In February, President Donald Trump passed an executive order requiring that federally funded education institutions eliminate race and gender-based programs.
As a result, more than 50 organizations across UM’s campus worked together to demand that UM acknowledge the elimination of DEI resources, reinstate resources and have an open discussion with the community.
“I think what’s going on is truly very sad for a lot of students on campus... Every student organization on campus should feel valued, heard and accepted.”
Samantha Weissman // External Vice Chair of COSO
UM Rabbi joins interfaith vigil at Alligator Alcatraz
By Daniella Krasney Co-News Editor
UM campus Rabbi Jason Cook joined more than 50 faith leaders and spectators on Sunday, Aug. 24, at Alligator Alcatraz during a vigil calling for the closure of the immigration detention facility.
The event was a peaceful, interfaith demonstration organized by Jewish leaders from South Florida congregations. Prayer and spiritual insight from leaders of the communities pleaded for humanity for undocumented immigrants and people in the facilities.
Alligator Alcatraz, a 39-squaremile immigration detention facility in the Everglades, was built quickly as part of a nationwide effort by President Donald Trump to facilitate “the largest domestic deportation operation in American history”. The camp provides Immigration and Customs Enforcement with a location to hold detainees after conducting raids.
The weekly vigil draws in congregants and leaders from all across the religious and political spectrum to protest a facility and, systematically, immigration policies they say violate
their faith.
Cook said the gathering was less about politics and more about standing in solidarity with those impacted by injustice.
“It was not a political day. It was a be with humanity day,” he said. “Being able to be a person of faith in a place where faith is needed is something that calls to me.”
The facility is located on the former Dade-Collier airport in the Big Cypress National Preserve. While many critics cite humanitarian concerns, environmentalists are also concerned with its proximity to Native American preserve land and its impact on the Everglades’ biodiversity.
Southern Florida District Court Judge Kathleen Williams ruled last week that Alligator Alcatraz must stop all further construction and must not bring in any more detainees. Williams, a University of Miami School of Law alumna, issued a preliminary injunction on the grounds that the project causes irreparable environmental damage and interferes with tribal land use.
Rabbi Rachel Greengrass of Temple Beth Am, a local synagogue in Pinecrest, has organized multiple vigils at Alligator Alcatraz. She says
that her social justice focus is based in humanity.
“Our call, of course, is not only environmental, it was [centered on] seeing the image of God in everyone,” Greengrass said.
The vigil was held at the beginning of the month of Eul on the Jewish calendar, a mark of renewal and refection for the community. In a muddy roadside clearing with trucks roaring past, the pleading blast of the Shofar horn symbolized confict and a mournful cry for God’s intervention.
Attendees from local synagogues around the South Florida area made the journey to the Everglades holding handwritten posters reading “Alcatraz is inhumane” and “alligator Auschwitz.”
Greengrass emphasized the long history of Jewish persecution, saying that historically Jews have been cast as the outsiders and “the foreigners within.” In a speech given at the camp, she refected on the shared history not just of other Jews, but with people in Alligator Alcatraz.
“Once our people were strangers in a strange land. Once our families were locked behind gates and fences,” she said. “We feel its echo in [Alligator Alcatraz]. And so we stand not with
“Being able to be a person of faith in a place where faith is needed is something that calls to me.”
Jason Cook UM Campus Rabbi
hatred, not with vengeance, but with sacred memory and ferce love.”
Greengrass’s activism has not been without cost. She said a handful of congregants have complained about her decision to lead the event, one quitting altogether, refecting broader divisions immigration has cast even among people of faith.
While the event was organized by the Jewish community, the gathering included leaders of other religions. The minister of a Spanish-speaking congregation told attendees that his congregants were scared to come to the vigil or step foot near Alligator Alcatraz out of fear of being profled and deported.
While some leaders spoke about the climate of fear, others emphasized the power of their gathering as a way to build bridges and demonstrate solidarity. During divisive times, Rabbi Cook believes in the power of community, humanity and justice as a way to heal the world.
“Prayer can be a way to change the world. I don’t think it happens because God says, ‘Zap,’” Cook said. “I think that it happens because people get together and move their hearts in the right direction.”
Florida wildlife commission chair under fire for developer ties
By Talia Gorelick Contributing Writer
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), a state agency that protects natural habitats, is facing growing scrutiny over its leadership and potential conflicts of interest.
FWC chairman Rodney Barreto, a Miami developer and lobbyist, stands at the center of the controversy. Barreto’s push to build condos on submerged seagrass habitats has sparked the debate over whether Florida’s wildlife is being protected or sold off.
For UM students, the stakes are close to home.
Rosenstiel researchers and students regularly use Biscayne Bay, nearby seagrass beds and South Florida’s coral reefs as living laboratories. FWC decisions on manatee protections, fishing restriction or reef restoration ripple directly into their classrooms and dive sites.
“These decisions shape not only our education and research, but the future of the environment we all live in,” said Lily Jansen, a sophomore majoring in marine biology.
Faculty echo that concern, expressing that these developments put many species at risk.
“Coastal habitats like mangroves and seagrasses are criti -
cally important for fisheries and coastal economies,” said Dr. Elizabeth Babcock, professor of marine biology and ecology at UM’s Rosenstiel School. “Many species of fish use mangroves or seagrass as juveniles before they move out into deeper water as adults and become available to commercial and recreational fisheries. Every loss of mangroves and seagrass means fewer groupers, snappers and sharks on the reefs.”
Earlier this year, Barreto denied under oath that he had ever attempted to build on submerged land near Singer Island in Palm Beach County, later telling The Miami Herald he had no plans to build there and would sell the property.
Yet The Florida Phoenix reported that in 2021, Barreto and his wife, through their company Government Lot 1 LLC, filed a proposal to clear four acres of seagrass and fill 12.2 acres of submerged land off of Singer Island.
Environmentalists warned that this project — which called for condominiums, single-family homes and a marina — would destroy vital habitats for manatees, juvenile sea turtles and horseshoe crabs.
Although the project was withdrawn after environmental objections, Government Lot 1 LLC later pursued legal action to revive it. No construction has taken place, though disputes over the
land’s zoning remain ongoing. The controversy has fueled petitions, social media campaigns and public meetings demanding reform at the FWC.
One of the most visible efforts is filmmaker Brent Fannin’s 2024 documentary “Gopher Games: The Fight to Save the Heart of Florida” which links unchecked development to the decline of gopher tortoises and other species. A petition tied to the film has drawn more than 6,000 signatures, calling for stricter ethical rules for FWC commissioners.
“Younger generations are much more in tune with what’s going on around them as they grew up with the internet,” Fannin told the Hurricane. “They were promised paradise and have been given poison instead.” He added that reform should begin with requiring qualifications for commissioners.
That concern resonates at UM, where faculty stress the importance of expertise in conservation decisions.
“Scientists, including those who work for FWC, play an important role in conducting surveys, tracking changes in abundance and recommending management actions based on data,” said Babcock. “Without that kind of expertise, decisions risk being driven more by politics than science.”
Recent commission votes have amplified criticism. On Aug. 13, the FWC unanimously approved
Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade, set for December, with a quota of 187 bears. Conservation groups denounced the decision as political rather than science-based.
The agency also advocated a toll road through Split Oak Forest near Orlando, home to gopher tortoises and Florida scrub-jays, despite widespread public opposition and pending lawsuits from environmental groups.
Critics argue that the board’s makeup, which is dominated by business and development figures — including Barreto, Albert Maury, a Miami real estate executive, and Gary Nicklaus, a Palm Beach businessman and former professional golfer — undermines its conservation mission.
Frustration has also spilled over online. During a public meeting earlier this year, when pressed about conflicts of interest, Barreto responded, “I don’t need to answer to you.”
The exchange spread widely on Instagram, where user @jem0276 commented, “You DO answer to us!!!! You’re a public official. You are supposed to serve the interest of the PEOPLE, not your pocket,”The comment drew more than 1,300 likes.
The Hurricane reached out to all seven commissioners for comment. At the time of publication, none have responded.
Contributed Photo // Rabbi Rachel Greengrass
Sovannreach Po // Graphics Editor
Religious leaders gather outside Alligator Alcatraz on Sunday, Aug. 24, during an interfaith vigil calling for the closure of the immigration facility.
On-campus housing concerns revealed as a new school year begins
By Casey Servatius Senior Sta Writer
The new freshman class has reported mold, rust, broken blinds and ant colonies in both aging and brand new dorm buildings after only two weeks at the University.
The frst phase of Mahoney-Pearson was opened in 1958, composed of suite-style dorms and single rooms. After nearly 70 years, conditions have worsened to the point where students are experiencing adverse effects on their health.
Pearson resident Leah Klein was met with many issues when she arrived on campus, which she showed in a TikTok video on Aug. 12.
“Upon move-in day there was what appeared to be a build-up of black mold on the window sill, and I spent over an hour trying to clean it.” Klein said. “All of the blinds on my side of the room were cracked and broken and the safe in the closet was extremely rusty.”
Apart from these issues posing an inconvenience for her, they also raised health concerns. Before housing was assigned, Klein submitted a request and doctors’ note to live in Centennial Village due to her asthma. The University did not accommodate her.
“Not even three days into living in Pearson, I began to have coughing fts, and fve days in I was struggling with my breathing,” Klein said. Klein is prescribed Albuterol and steroid inhalers for her asthma, which tends to only fare up when she is sick. Since moving into Pearson, she said her asthma has worsened.
“I feel like my asthma is constantly affecting my life. I think there is more mold in our dorm that isn’t visible that is triggering this asthmatic reaction,” she said.
This is not the frst incoming class to voice its concerns about the health risks of living in Mahoney-Pearson. Last year, many Mahoney-Pearson residents experienced trouble breathing, asthma and cold symptoms because of built-up mold and mildew in their air vents.
Asia Mahgoub, a sophomore majoring in architecture, described being sick very frequently while living in Pearson last year. Her dorm room had mold in the shower and on the walls and blinds, along with accumulated dust mites that worsened her allergies.
Other complaints from many freshmen have been posted on TikTok. A user under the name @ supercoooolgal posted a photo of an unidentifed brown substance leaking out from under the ice machines in Pearson Residential College on Aug. 13, and Klein (@leahhhsspam) posted video footage of leftover hair on her dorm room foor. Additionally, reports of ants, bees, worms and other dead bugs have come from many Ma-
honey-Pearson and University Village residents.
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Housing Strategic Initiatives Richard Sobaram described the response strategy for the issue in an interview with The Hurricane.
“We do preventative pest control maintenance through our ABM contractor in janitorial services. They spray around all the buildings every 30-60 days I believe,” he said.“We also have reactive pest control which is available 24/7. So even if a student calls at 2 a.m. in the morning, there is a two hour response time.”
Meanwhile, issues at Centennial Village have surfaced as UM has converted some large doubles into triples according to multiple students and TikTok users. This measure attempts to accommodate more students in the new buildings, which should alleviate the number of residents living in older facilities such as Mahoney-Pearson and Eaton Residential Colleges.
“We are actually at 102% [housing] occupancy right now, with 70 students at THesis,”
Sobaram said. “After we’ve addressed the facilities issue, if students are still not satisfed with it and want a room change, we try to accommodate them as soon as we can.”
However, since UM housing has overfowed into the THesis building, a room change is only feasible if students move to off campus housing. The University has already had to use about 40% of Eaton Residential College for freshmen students due to limited space.
The frst phase of Centennial Village opened to students in the fall of 2024, as part of a longterm strategic housing plan, offering singles, doubles and large doubles. The two new buildings feature pod-style, communal bathrooms. Past residents of large doubles are surprised to hear that three students will now have to share that space.
Sophomore Lily Wendorf lived in a large double last year and believes that UM should have maintained those spaces for just two residents.
“My freshman roommate and I visited our dorm from last year and it honestly felt too crammed to be a triple,” Wendorf said. “In my opinion, the normal double felt more spacious than forcing a triple.”
The second phase of Centennial Village is set to open August 2026, fnishing the development for a total of fve buildings with 2,025 beds for freshmen. UM’s long-term strategic housing plan is responsible for the building upgrades, aiming to create a better frst-year housing experience.
“[Centennial Village] will house 90 something percent of our frst-year students, and then we will turn to Mahoney-Pearson and Eaton,” Sobaram said. “We don’t have the exact timeline yet, but we’re working to replace those buildings.”
Mahoney Residential College at the University of Miami.
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Florida police crack down on fake ID use and underage drinking
By Hannah Valdivia Contributing Writer
19 students were arrested on Friday, Aug 22 for drinking underage at several bars near the University of Tampa and University of South Florida campuses before the frst week of classes.
According to WFLA, the Tampa Police Department swept through local bar towns such as Ybor and SoHo, where they found several college-aged individuals using fake IDs and drinking underage.
Within the state of Florida, possession of a fake ID can lead to a third-degree felony charge, up to fve years in prison, up to fve years probation and a potential $5,000 fne, as stated by the Florida Statutes and Constitution.
This recent focus on catching fake ID users is part of a larger project by the Tampa Police Department called “Operation Buzzkill.” Jesus Echevarria, manager of Copper Shaker bar, stated that they have collected more than 200 fake IDs and plan on collecting many more.
This could mean a crackdown in local Miami bar and club areas that University of Miami students, especially freshmen, frequent.
“I was super excited to go out because I had seen all the promotions on Instagram, but who wants tons of police offcers around when you’re trying to have a good time?” said a freshman who wished to remain anonymous.
Welcome Week and other events attract freshmen students to local bars, clubs and other hangouts. With these events often comes a surge of fake ID use and underage drinking. According to an Indiana University study, 70% of students admitted to owning a fake ID, while 80% consume alcohol. Sandbar Sports Grill, a local bar where many UM students convene, stated that they have collected “over 3,000 fake IDs over the years,” but typically leave the charging of offenses to the police they hire.
This mindset starkly contrasts with that of theTampa college towns. Rather than have on-site hired police offcers, Tampa PD wanted to tackle the issue frsthand, as highlighted by the number of arrests made in the past week.
The arrests have circulated social media platforms such as Facebook and YikYak, causing students and even parents to worry about what this might mean for them. Others expressed their anger towards the police department, claiming they are being “excessive” and “doing too much”.
“If they can serve in war they can have a drink” claimed one Facebook user. Another person commented “You can buy a gun at 18 — why not alcohol?”
Despite online backlash, the Tampa PD is standing frm in their decision to tackle both of these issues within and around the campus.
“Facing felony charges for possessing a fake ID is a steep price to pay for that hard seltzer. Make the smart choice,” Tampa PD said in a statement.
“Facing felony charges for possessing a fake ID is a steep price to pay for that hard seltzer.”
By Ariana Glaser Contributing Writer
The public health department will offer its frst-ever cannabis-focused undergraduate courses starting next spring.
Though housed in the School of Nursing and Health Studies, Cannabis Epidemiology (BPH 370) and The Endocannabinoid System and Human Disease (BPH 371) will be available to the entire undergraduate population. BPH 370 will be a hands-on course exploring how to apply epidemiology through cannabis medicine, and BPH 371 will be a foundational course that seeks to uncover how cannabis helps some patients and hurts others.
Dr. Denise Vidot, a cannabis epidemiologist, earned her Ph.D. at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. While serving on several national educational committees, she engaged in discussions regarding educating future health professionals on medicinal cannabis. Dr. Vidot designed both courses from scratch in order to fll gaps she noticed during her time as an undergraduate student at UM.
Right before Dr. Vidot started college, her father was diagnosed with cancer. Once on campus, she sought out professors who might understand how her father could better utilize medical marijuana in his care, but kept running into dead ends.
“I sat here as a student, saw a gap and even though it took however many years later for it to be a course, it’s like a full circle moment for me,” said Dr. Vidot. “Because now, if there’s any students who have parents or caregivers that are consuming cannabis and they don’t really understand it, they don’t have to be lost.”
Not only is Dr. Vidot making UM history with this class, but these courses are also the frst of their kind in the United States entirely. Under federal law, cannabis is considered a Schedule 1 drug. The DEA defnes Schedule 1 substances as “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” Because of its classifcation and general controversies, Dr. Vidot explained many universities are “risk-adverse” when it comes to teaching about cannabis.
“I hope that [these courses] open the door to show that it can be done in a scientifc way and an unbiased way,” said Dr. Vidot. “I also hope that the University of Miami can be the example for other institutions, especially those who have been risk adverse when it comes to teaching about cannabis.”
Bria-Necole Diggs, a Miller School of Medicine PhD in Epidemiology candidate, is a lead member of Dr. Vidot’s Global Cannabis and Psychedelic Research Collaboratory. Her passion for the subject began in Dr. Vidot’s introductory epidemiology course, and she urges students across
disciplines to engage.
“With shifting policies, rising consumer use, and increasing scientifc interest, now is the ideal time to equip students with the knowledge to address cannabis-related health questions,” said Bria-Necole. “We are at a turning point where public health needs leaders who can responsibly analyze, communicate and apply evidence on cannabis and the endocannabinoid system.”
Dr. Vidot agreed that the courses will be extremely useful to students outside of health-focused studies as well.
“A couple of business students [plan to take the course] because they want to be able to design cannabis lotion products or things like that,” said Dr. Vidot. “[They want to] understand the science before they create their products, which I thought was very smart of them.”
Dr. Vidot is aware of the potential humors relating to such a course — she’s been asked many times if she’ll be bringing “special brownies” to class — but she hopes these courses will help students be a little more open-minded when considering real-world implications of cannabis.
“Not all cannabis is created equal, so it’s not like I’m trying to tell everybody to leverage cannabis as medicine,” said Dr. Vidot. “We’re just trying to show that there’s both positives and negatives, and we want to show the science behind why.”
After an amendment seeking to decriminalize marijuana failed to pass in Florida last November, legislation initiatives to try again in 2026 are already underway. Cannabis and its controversies are likely to be a large conversation in the coming months, and a classroom where the scientifc principles are laid out for all to understand might be exactly what students need to make informed decisions next year.
First-ever cannabis courses at UM begin this spring
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Elsa Olofsson // via Wikimedia Commons Young marajuana plant.
Alligator Alcatraz closure sparks hope
By Peter Kellogg Contributing Writer
The ICE detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz initially grabbed headlines for its remote location in the Everglades “surrounded by alligators.”
However, the operation may be shut down permanently following a federal judge’s ruling in favor of an environmental case brought against the state of Florida and the federal government.
With hurricane season ramping up, there have been reports of unethical treatment coming out of the prison and its potential harm to the Everglades ecosystem. The end of Alligator Alcatraz would be a great win for environmentalists and human rights advocates across the country.
On Aug. 21, a federal judge ordered a complete freeze on immigrant detainees being sent to Alligator Alcatraz and any new construction projects. The judge, Kathleen Williams, a JD graduate from University
of Miami Law School, ruled in favor of the environmental case brought on by two nonprofits: Friends of the Everglades and Center for Biological Diversity.
Judge Williams found the state and federal governments guilty for failing to consider potential environmental harms before building the prison. The state and federal government have until Oct. 20 to move out, transfer existing prisoners and remove fencing, lighting, power generators and other materials which may disturb the surrounding wildlife.
This decision has come at a critical moment as hurricane season has begun. Alligator Alcatraz is located in the heart of “hurricane alley,” a region regularly battered by hurricanes and tropical storms. In addition, the prison exists in a low-lying wetland that is prone to extreme flooding following heavy rainfalls.
This is a major hazard considering evacuation options are limited to a single two-lane road. To make matters worse, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) pre-
dicted a 60% chance for an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.
On top of that, the Florida Department of Emergency Management was tasked with creating an evacuation plan for the prison but has not shared a final report yet. When pressured by the media to share a plan with the public, the department released a heavily redacted draft emergency planning report on Aug. 1, suggesting the department lacked a complete plan and the urgency to ensure safety for the prisoners. This came just as Hurricane Erin intensified into a Category 5 storm and was forecasted to threaten Florida’s coast.
The ruling is a great win, but there is still a long road ahead as similar detention centers are set to spring up across the country. United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem even said Alligator Alcatraz is a “model” for other sites across the country.
This means that subjecting detained migrants to extreme living conditions, intimidating migrants to self deport and interfering with due
process each step of the way will persist under the Trump administration. While Alligator Alcatraz is set to shut down, soon another prison will take its place as a hallmark for President Trump. Indiana’s Speedway Slammer is already gaining similar attention with its remote location and sleazy comical name. What people don’t seem to realize is that some of these detainees are husbands, fathers, and longtime community members — not the hardened criminals the media often depicts. And yet, regardless of immigration status, no person should be left to endure sweltering, bug-infested tents or be cut off from communication with any legal counsel or loved ones. Safety should be a prerequisite, not a possibility considered after the fact. It is our civic duty to call out injustice and hold our elected officials responsible to speak up when it matters. The future may seem grim and uncertain, but this court case proves that when people come together to make their voices heard positive change can happen.
Dining at a cost: The gluten-free struggle on campus
By Balaj Raza Contributing Writer
Imagine sitting down on campus only to realize that there is nothing you can safely eat. For students with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, this isn’t an occasional inconvenience but an everyday reality.
Most students can grab a slice of pizza or a plate of pasta without a second thought, but gluten-free ‘Canes often find themselves piecing together meals from side dishes, salads or packaged snacks.
age the small intestine and cause lasting health effects, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation. Yet instead of consistent accommodations, students are left second-guessing every order.
UM needs to be doing more to support students with celiac disease by providing safe and reliable gluten-free options where many upperclassmen eat: the campus restaurants.
UM offers more than a dozen cuisine options across campus, but for someone with celiac disease like me, only two of those are safe: Halal Shack and Pollo Tropical. Every
This lack of variety makes eating feel repetitive and lonely. Food is a central part of campus life, whether it is late night dining with friends, grabbing a quick bite between classes or exploring new places together. When gluten-free options are limited or unsafe, it often means being left out of those moments. Instead of feeling included, I find myself sitting with the same small plate while my friends enjoy full meals without hesitation.
For people with celiac disease, even small traces of gluten can dam-
meal becomes a calculation, and I am left rotating between the same two spots in the food court. What should be a simple choice of grabbing food between classes feels repetitive and frustrating, especially as a senior without a meal plan.
Tossed used to be one of the few places where I felt comfortable eating, since I could build my own bowl and have options. Its removal from the food court has only added to the challenge. It was replaced by Cucina Fresca, an Italian restaurant where the only
The summer I held Jeremiah Fisher accountable
By Julia Corvea Contributing Writer
If Jeremiah Fisher from Jenny Han’s “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has no haters, millions of people have died. The newest season of the Amazon Prime show has amassed more than 25 million viewers, making it the most watched season of the show yet. This also means that about 25 million viewers have had to watch the reincarnation of one of TV’s most infamous controversies: the “we were on a break” dilemma. Surprisingly enough, the scariest part of the incident isn’t that Jeremi-
ah willingly risked everything with a woman he was still in love with for a one night stand; it’s that there are people who defend him.
Don’t get me wrong, the ridicule of Jeremiah’s character has gone viral, and for good reason. But in the dark, mysterious and terrifying crevices of any TikTok comment section, there is always at least one final scream into the empty void that is (or was) team Jeremiah.
You can’t entirely blame them either. In a society where it’s considered easier to avoid difficult conversations than to effectively communicate, the fine line between right and wrong is drawn out of existence. Whether it’s claiming that Jeremiah
being intoxicated means he wasn’t thinking correctly or insisting that Belly and Jeremiah were totally, completely, entirely broken up, you have to applaud their resilience.
But here’s my favorite argument: “It’s not like Conrad’s perfect either.”
Obviously, Conrad has not always made the best decisions or taken the best course of action. What separates Conrad’s wrongdoings from Jeremiah’s, disregarding the difference between the extremity of their actions, is accountability.
The true answer to the “we were on a break” dilemma is simple. It doesn’t matter if what Jeremiah did can truly count as infidelity. The real crime was the immaturity with which he handled his response to an argument. Not only was Jeremiah perfectly willing to give up on his partner, but also his instinct almost immediately after was to hook up with another woman.
Regardless of whether or not he truly cheated or if he has other redeemable qualities, Jeremiah should be held accountable for his actions.
If for no other reason, then for hurting Belly — the girl he has been in a serious relationship with for four years, might I add.
Even while apologizing, Jeremiah places the blame on others for his own actions. Some may believe that an “I’m sorry, but [enter excuse]” can suffice, but true accountability
safe choice is a Caesar salad without croutons, a sharp step back from the variety Tossed once provided.
The irony is that the dining halls, where most freshmen eat, do have gluten-free stations and generally do a good job of preventing cross-contamination. But once students move off campus, which most do after their first or second year, they no longer have meal plans and rarely use the dining halls. Instead, they rely on campus restaurants — and that’s where things fall apart.
When my friends suggest eating on campus, I go into panic mode. Most of the time, I can’t eat where they want to go, and it leaves me feeling excluded. Food is supposed to bring people together, but it often makes me feel like an outsider in my own college experience.
Senior Leah Bahamonde with a severe gluten intolerance said that finding safe meals outside the dining hall is frustrating.
“It’s really hit or miss,” she said. “Some spots will have gluten-free options, but not many whatsoever. A lot of times I end up sticking to the same few things I know are safe, which gets repetitive.”
For students with a gluten allergy, even simple decisions like where to eat can require extra planning. The lack of reliable options forces them to think ahead, whether that means researching menus in advance or carrying snacks in their bags to avoid going hungry.
Senior Juliana Warnock, who has celiac disease, said that when she lived in the dorms, she often resorted to salads or rice-based meals. Now living off campus with her own kitchen, she can cook for herself but on busy days, but she still finds campus restaurants inaccessible.
Warnock said she has seen some improvement in her time at UM with the opening of Pura Vida. “The only place I can consistently count on to provide gluten-free options is Pura Vida,” she said. “But unfortunately they weren’t even on campus until recently.”
“I have definitely seen a positive change in UM’s dining hall accommodating gluten-free students,” she said. “I think there’s room for growth, but I am pleasantly surprised that menu items are being changed, added or modified for students with gluten allergies.”
Smoothie shops and snack aisles are not enough. Other universities, like Cornell and UTampa have introduced gluten-free menus in restaurants or added dedicated stations across campus, proving it can be done without major cost increases.
“At UM Dining, we take a holistic approach to guiding students with their specific dietary needs. Our managers, chefs, and registered dietitian
is more than that. Accountability is completely embracing responsibility for the things you’ve done. It is not a call for an exception or displacement of blame. This interpretation, however, begs the question: if so many people won’t hold Jeremiah Fisher accountable, what does that say about accountability in our current society?
It’s undeniable that having serious conversations and holding someone accountable is extremely difficult, but these things are necessary for someone to mature from old habits. Without the recognition that actions come with con-
are always available to meet with students throughout the semester to address their concerns and preferences,” said Ana Alvarez, assistant vice president of auxiliary services.
Dining is more than a convenience — it’s part of belonging. Sharing meals is how students connect, whether it is sitting in the dining hall after class, grabbing lunch between lectures or celebrating after a big game. For students with celiac dis-
“It’s
really hit or miss. Some spots will have glutenfree options, but not many whatsoever. A lot of times I end up sticking to
the same few things I know are safe, which gets repetitive.”
Leah Bahamonde UM Senior
ease, those simple moments are often complicated by limited options and constant worry about safety. Instead of joining in without hesitation, we are left scanning menus, asking extra questions and settling for whatever feels least risky.
Every student pays to eat on campus. Every student deserves access to safe, balanced meals. Until UM extends gluten-free accessibility beyond the dining halls, students with celiac will keep paying the same price for half the experience.
sequences, no one can tell right from wrong without accountability. Without the recognition that actions have their consequences, it is impossible for anyone to tell right from wrong.
Yes, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” may just be a dramatic TV show, but art is a reflection of reality. When many people would prefer to endure pain rather than confront it, where is the division between moral and immoral being placed? Are harmful actions excusable simply because we have love for those who conduct them? Or is the greatest act of love the refusal to accept what they’ve done?
Marra Finkelstein // Contributed Photo An aerial view of Centennial Village Dining Hall from August 2024.
Scandy
Candy brings Sweden’s favorite candies to Coral Gables
By Ava Liber Contributing Writer
If you tried to grab a bag of sour skulls or marshmallow bites at Coral Gables’ newest shop, Scandy Candy, you might be met with a locked door and rows of “sold out” signs.
Miami’s first Swedish candy store opened Aug. 9. and sold out within nine days of opening. The shop temporarily closed to restock on Aug. 18, proof that Miami has officially joined the Swedish Candy craze.
Scandy Candy was created by brothers Calle and Wile Olsen, not to be confused with the Olsen twins, though their candy debut might just be as iconic. They grew up in Sweden following lördagsgodis or “Saturday candy,” a Swedish tradition. Kids across Sweden would scoop up their favorite mix of gummies, sours and chocolate bars each weekend to celebrate the end of the week.
When the brothers moved to the U.S., they missed that ritual and Swedish candy’s bold flavors. Their solution? Import authentic Swedish sweets and introduce Miami to the same tradition.
Their Coral Gables shop became a hit instantly. It went viral on TikTok with videos of the pick and mix wall and a display of candy bins where customers can fill bags with chewy strawberries, salty licorice and neon-colored sours.
“On opening day we had over 100 people waiting, and that momentum kept going throughout the week,” @scandycandyus wrote on Instagram. “We had enough inventory to last about a month, but we ended up selling out in just a week.”
Unlike most American candy brands, Swedish sweets skip corn syrup, artificial dyes and gelatin. Instead, they use natural flavors and cornstarch while also having many vegan friendly options. Calle and Wille say their goal is simple: to share the flavors they grew up with and make high quality candy available to everyone.
For students at the U, Scandy Candy offers more than a just sugar rush. Beyond the hype, eating these sweets is a cultural bite into Sweden’s weekend tradition of lördagsgodis.
The location on Miracle Mile makes it an easy trip from campus. Online ordering brings the treats straight to your door. You’ll also be supporting an international, family-run business by stopping by.
“The energy and support from the Miami community has been amazing, and we’re so grateful for how quickly people have embraced us,” Scanday Candy wrote on Instagram.
The shop plans to reopen with an even bigger selection. Keep an eye on Scandy Candy’s Instagram for restock updates. Whether your go-to is sour, chocolate or salty licorice, this is one campus-adjacent spot that’s already earned a place on Miami students’ weekend plans. With classes back in full swing, here’s one assignment you’ll actually enjoy, this sour candy is sweet.
Calvin Hughes is ready for more news
By Samantha Rodriguez A&E Editor
Calvin Hughes knew after ABC launched its Miami channel on Aug. 4, there would be an uphill battle between his local news station, Channel 10, and the national network. Like David versus Goliath, local versus national news, with truth as the stone.
Now that Channel 10 and ABC have cut ties after almost 70 years of working together, Hughes has new newscasts and responsibilities.
The University of Miami professor and award-winning anchor thought he was done sacrificing basketball games and family time for news. But his job keeps asking for more and he doesn’t judge.
“I’m more concerned about [the viewers,]” Hughes said. “They are the ones who are not getting some of the programming they have been used to for the last almost seven decades.”
Hughes worries that the worldwide news corporation could miss out on reporting local issues that affect viewers.
On Aug. 5, GMA anchor Sam Champion stopped by Tinta y Café, a Coral Gables Cuban cafe, with pomp and circumstance. He laughed about strong Cuban coffee, tasty pastelitos and how great Miami is.
Hughes couldn’t help but think, “People in Miami already know they live where people vacation, but do they know the facts?”
“You can look at what’s happening in New York, but you have to focus on is your trash getting picked up? Are the potholes in your street getting filled?”
Hughes said. “By the time you get hyped up by whatever’s on MSNBC, CNN or FOX, there’s nothing you can do about it.”
He’s ready to remind local viewers they still have the power. It doesn’t hurt that in the process, he’s making history by leading the first 9 a.m. newscast in South Florida. What does hurt
is missing his son’s layups.
“I always look forward to seeing his [basketball] games, I taught him how to play,” Hughes said. “I’m gonna miss some opportunities with my children that I used to have.”
Missing his family triumphs to capture stranger’s tragedies takes its toll. Yet, while reporting in other countries like Haiti, he’d remember his old mantra that is soothing and invigorating: “The way you spell success is ‘S-A-C-R-I-F-I-C-E.’”
Hughes firmly stands on the local news frontline to report on what larger news stations can skim over. He encourages his peers, interns and UM students to stay married to the facts, which resonate with any viewer.
“There are three things you cannot hide: the sun, the moon and the truth,” Hughes said. “We’re just obligated to tell the truth and as long as we stick to that, people will find it.”
Truth has to be prioritized to adapt to the changing newsscape to Hughes. He runs around the clock to combat the spread of disinformation.
“I’m off the air at 6:30 p.m., it takes 30 minutes to go home, 45 minutes to have dinner, and then I have to be out the door by 7:50 p.m. to get back to the TV station by 8:20 p.m. and I’m back on the air at 9 p.m.,” Hughes said.
Louis Aguirre, a fellow Channel 10 anchor, is just as busy. On top of running the award-winning news series “Don’t Trash Our Treasure,” Aguirre took over Muir’s old time slot: the 6 p.m. world news.
Both run at the same time and cover similar content. So why should viewers watch Aguirre instead of Muir?
“I’ll compare it to burgers,” Hughes said. “It may be a case of the fact that your mom went to McDonald’s, your grandparents went to McDonald’s, and therefore you feel like, ‘you know what I know what I’m getting when I go here.’”
It’s all about one thing new
corporations need to earn from viewers.
“You could go to CBS, FOX and NBC for pretty much the same information, but it comes down to who you trust,” Hughes said. “There is no doubt about what you’re going to get when you come to us.”
Becoming hyperlocal, covering issues and events that may never reach ABC’s inbox to make viewers feel seen gives Hughes
the energy he needs to get through another endless week. So, he’ll happily take the extra news shift and maybe one more for a bigger contract.
“As unsexy as it sounds, covering Miami City Hall, Miami Dade County Hall, covering all those meetings and really having a local presence for political stories, I think we can make a huge difference,” Hughes said. “Because the others are not doing it.”
Ready to Rumble? Head to Rumble Boxing Gym
By Valerie Wainer Contributing Writer
When people hear the word “boxing,” most of their minds might go straight to gloves, hooks and uppercuts. However, behind every jab there is something more: confdence, strength and power.
While some people workout for the physical aspect of it, boxing is about how you feel in the long run. As the wellness industry continues to grow, the two factors that consumers look for when trying something new are change and challenge.
Would you believe me if I told you that by gearing up and attending a Rumble Boxing Gym class you’d be closer to hitting your goals?
Located just 2.6 miles away from UM’s Coral Gables campus, Rumble Boxing Gym offers a large variety of classes. You can go from their Rumble Rookie Format for beginners to their signature to straight up boxing orRumble strong for more experienced and returning boxers.
The frst thing you’ll see walking into Rumble is a vibrant wall of boxing gloves. The studio team
will check you in, provide your gear and escort you to the lockers where you can safely store all your belongings and prepare.
You’ll be amazed by the vivid display of equipment under the neon lights, including aqua-flled punching bags and individual weight stations for the full-body strength section. The music, carefully selected by your trainer/DJ for each section, will keep you motivated and ready to give all you’ve got.
At Rumble, the fght is not against another boxer. It’s you against the popping question in your head: How much can you take and how far are you willing to go?
Hannah Lagoski is a coach at Rumble Boxing Gym in Coral Gables since its opening in January and has been a boxer for more than 5 years. For Lagoski, boxing goes beyond strength.
“There is a skill to it,” Lagoski said, pointing out how defense, footwork and coordination shape your practice. She explains that her love for boxing comes from the way it challenges both body and mind. To Lagoski, Rumble can be summed up in two words: high energy.
Feeling tempted to join a class? The intro for frst-timers begins with a fve minute rundown of all the boxing basics. Even if you’ve never boxed before, you’ll have a safe starting point. You will warm up with some cardio. Then, you get right on to three rounds of weights that target strength and conditioning using dumbbells and your body weight. Between each you’ll sneak in a quick active recovery. Because this is a full-body workout, you’ll use Rumble’s brass knuckles and weights to target your abs, arms, and glutes. Then, you’ll fnish off with two more rounds of cardio with the bags. And, of course, there is the post-class victory dance.
We all have things we’re fghting for, and Rumble is an opportunity to battle prep for life. What are you waiting for? Check out the Rumble Boxing Coral Gables’ schedule and unlock your inner fghter.
Makena Wong // Photo Editor
Hannah Lagoski Rumble Boxing Coach
Faith Jimenez // Sta Designer
Contributed Photo
Calvin Hughes poses for a portrait.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Be proud of your debt with the UM tuition tee
By Samantha Rodriguez A&E Editor
Tired of having to constantly remind people your UM tuition is about the same price as 33 Super Bowl tickets? Say hello to XYZ MRKT’S UM tuition tee.
The tee is part of its tuition collection that showcases the tuition of six notable universities. The fashion brand’s UM t-shirt reads, “This shirt cost my family $380,000” in an orange and green font.
UM’s tee is the most “expensive,” costing more than the University of Southern California and Harvard University tees. Johnluke Nahorski, the collection’s designer, not only wanted to unite college students using their crippling fnancial anxiety, but start a bigger conversation.
“I came up with the idea when I scrolled across a vintage photo of a Harvard tee that the school gave to graduates in 1986,” Nahorski said.
The original Harvard tee read, “This shirt cost my family $63,721.”
“One year at most schools today costs more than that,” Nahorski added.
Back then, that tuition number was signifcant for being one of the cheaper Ivy League tuitions. Now, the number has more than tripled.
Nahorski’s updated Harvard tee says, “This shirt cost my family $350,000” in crimson red.
With the caption “Tuition is due,” Nahorski posts the hoodies, hats and t-shirts that are part of the collection on XYZ MRKT’s Instagram. The clothes are manufactured and printed in Los Angeles using 100% cotton, so you can take care of your skin health while keeping your mental health borderline.
Check out Nahorski’s tuition collection on the XYZ MRKT’s Instagram, @xyzmrkt, before they sell out as fast as red lot parking passes.
Signing up for the waitlist before the UM tee offcially drops on Sep.
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UM Centennial banner debuts in Wynwood
By Gray Gerber Sta Writer
What better way to celebrate 100 years of Hurricanes football than
with a mural in the heart of Wynwood? The Museum of Graffti collaborated with local Miami artist Verse, a team of fve other painters and Modelo to create this stunning tribute to UM’s football history.
The artwork showcases the Hurricane’s committed fans over the past century in bold and striking colors. Some highlights from the Hurricanes history on the mural include the 1983 fan, the year UM
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won their frst national championship and the 2001 undefeated season which is represented by the fan in the center.
“It’s a lot of hard work, a lot of teamwork actually,” said Verse in an interview with Miami News 7. “I had a group of guys that helped me come through and knock this out in fve days.”
It isn’t just the Hurricanes celebrating 100 years. Modelo also reached their centennial this year after their frst brewed product launched in 1925. Modelo helped fund the Museum of Graffti’s project.
“Murals are how our community expresses joy and cultural ownership over these milestones, Wynwood is the cultural epicenter of Miami where street artists use the walls to mourn the fallen, challenge the status quo, and in this instance — celebrate,” Allison Frei-
din, co-founder of the museum and a double alumna of UM said in an interview for the museum’s blog.
The design was unveiled the evening of Aug. 29, just in time for the frst football game of the 2025 season. The museum was packed with tourists, alumni and even a few players from the Miami Dolphins according to a museum employee.
The piece lines a side street of Wynwood and is even visible from I-95. Those interested in visiting the mural can fnd it where NW 6th Ave meets NW 26th street in Wynwood, roughly next to the All-Footwear building.
The centennial mural will be displayed indefnitely, although specific information on potential repainting is not openly available.
This mural brings gameday energy to Wynwood with its bold visuals, bright coloring and ’Canes pride.
By Bella Armstrong Contributing Writer
15 gives you access to a “student discount.” This might be the only time you see the word “discount” and “UM”
Gus Aspillaga // Contributing Photographer
soccer team rallies together in their game against Florida Atlantic University on
Aug. 21st, 2025.
Sophomore mid elder Ciara Alarcon dodges opponents in the Women’s Soccer match against Jacksonville on Sunday, Aug. 21st, 2025.
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Photo Courtesy of Johnluke Nahorski
University of Miami tuition collection from XYZ MRKT
Gray Gerber // Contributed Photo University of Miami centennial mural in Wynwood on Friday, Aug. 29
Hurricanes volleyball falls short to Indiana
in season opener
By Mary Grace-Cardelle Sta Writer
The Hurricanes’ volleyball team (0-1, 0-0 ACC) lost a close 3-2 game against the Indiana Hoosiers (1-0, 0-0 B1G) on Friday night.
The Knight Sports Complex was packed for the team’s frst offcial match of the 2025 season.
The Hurricanes tallied 57 kills, 33 digs, 13 blocks and 12 aces. The team’s loss came after a hard fought back-and-forth with the Hoosiers. Offensively, junior Ava Carney led the team with 17 kills, respectively. On the defensive side, sophomore Logan Wiley had nine block assists and senior Naylani Feliciano recorded 13 digs.
Set one opened with a 4-0 start from Miami with Senior Dalia Wilson behind the serving line. The Hoosiers combated this quickly, eventually cutting the lead to 12-11.
Redshirt sophomore Ariana Rodriguez and senior Flormarie Heredia Colon pushed back though, recording kills to extend the Hurricanes to an 1813 score. Miami ended the set with fve consecutive points thanks to Heredia Colon’s two aces that ultimately handed the Hurricanes the frst set, 25-18. Indiana started the second set leading 4-2, trying to combat Miami’s set one win. The Hurricanes eventually took over the lead after a 4-0 run, making the score 8-5. The set stayed close, but after back-to-back blocks from Wiley to lead 19-15, the Hurricanes ended up dominating set two 25-17. In the third set, Carney led the momentum, notching a block kill to lead Miami 9-8. The Hoosiers countered, but Heredia Colon’s seventh kill tied it up at 14-all. Miami came out of set three with the most kills all match, but Indiana eventually came out with the win, 25-19.
From then on, Indiana controlled the match with a late surge of energy following their frst set win.
The Hoosiers took an early 7-3 lead in the fourth set, but Miami was able to bounce back, notching yet another four-point run. Wilson then took backto-back blocks to increase Miami’s lead 13-11. However, it wasn’t enough, as Indiana forced a ffth set with the fnal score of 21-19. The Hoosiers sustained their rhythm into the fnal set, taking complete control leading 10-3. While the Hurricanes tried to bounce back, they fell short with Indiana taking the ffth set 15-11.
Takeaways from No. 10 Miami’s statement win
Yet after the defense gave up 42 points to Syracuse in the fnal week of the season, even the high-powered Hurricane offense couldn’t overcome such a
Hetherman’s style, how “free” they felt in his system. From swarming every ball carrier to making every tackle with the intent to do damage, the defense showed an edge
“Just an unbelievable night, an unbelievable night for so many people that poured so much into this.”
Mario Cristobal Head Football Coach
the words of Coach Hetherman, I was swarming,” said DE Rueben Bain when asked about snagging a key fourth quarter interception. Alongside Bain’s interception, the defense forced two fumbles on the day. And when needed most they stepped up, sacking ND quarterback CJ Carr twice to end the game. Miami has turned their defense from a liability to a cornerstone of their success, and it could make the difference for the ’Canes playoff hopes.
The Malachi Toney show Throughout spring and fall camp, one name consistently received glowing reviews from coaches and onlookers alike — Malachi Toney. While Toney has always been known locally and around the university, he announced himself to the college football world Sunday night.
“Malachi Toney, he’s special,” said coach Cristobal. “Been trying to keep him a secret, but it didn’t take long right?”
Toney opened the scoring for the game with a 28-yard touchdown in the second quarter, connecting on a Carson Beck rollout at the front of the end zone. For most freshmen, that spark and fghting for more yards.
“I got the chance to go out there and show my god-given ability,’’ said Toney. Notre Dame may have overlooked the 17-year-old in their game plans, remaining teams on Miami’s schedule will have to learn from ND’s mistake if they hope to contain the Hurricanes offense.
The fan factor
There have been narratives surrounding the University of Miami and its “lack” of fan turnout at home games. But on Sunday, Hurricane fans showed up and brought the energy to Hard Rock Stadium.
66,793 fans donned in orange packed out the sold-out event, and their energy was clear from the get-go.
From chants to crowd pops to everything in between, the Hurricane faithful poured their heart and soul into Sunday night’s affair.
And the players took notice.
“We feed off [the crowd’s energy], there’s no better feeling,” said linebacker Wesley Bissainthe.
Multiple players could be seen swinging their arms to get the crowd amped, and every time the fans delivered.
Quiet simply did not exist on Sunday night as Miami fans made their mark on the game.
Each fumble the Hurricanes forced, the crowd erupted in a sea of orange, cementing the momentum frmly on Miami’s side.
“Just an unbelievable night, an unbelievable night for so many people that poured so much into this,” said coach Cristobal.
“Just grateful to be in this opportunity and really hungry and driven to get our opportunity at the next one.”
The fans play more of a role than often given credit for. If they continue to show up, this Hurricane team will continue to show out.
Head to head: UM’s ‘X-Factor’ for 2025 football season
By Gus Apillaga Contributing Writer
The Miami Hurricanes’ “X-Factor” this year is stacking up to be tight end Elija Lofton. Last year, Lofton was a part of the receiving, running and kickoff teams. Having someone who contributes to a team in so many ways isn’t something you see every day. The sophomore from Las Vegas studied under last year’s tight end, Elijah Arroyo, who was selected in the second round of this year’s NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Arroyo played a huge role on the team as not only a leader but a key component on
Miami’s offense. He had 35 catches for seven touchdowns and 590 receiv ing yards.
Lofton is in line to fll Arroyo’s spot and he is absolutely ready to run with it.
Frequently referred to as a “swiss army knife,” Lofton has proven to be a multi-skilled tight end for Miami and wants to help the team succeed. He has even said that he would step up and play linebacker if needed.
While Lofton is only a sophomore, he already plays an important part. He will be a huge asset for the Hurricanes’ now and in the future.
He must become a reliable target for Carson Beck to help keep drives alive. He will ft in great this year as a
By Luca
Contributing Writer
The true freshman has been unstoppable so far, showing up during training camp as a consistent playmaker in UM’s young receiving core. Toney, a consensus three-star star prospect out of American Heritage is
ing separation from defenders. Pair the separation with dynamic releases alongside fashy speed and good hands, Toney has all the makings of an elite slot receiver. His tools allow him to consistently win underneath in zone coverage. Toney is excellent at creating space between the second and third levels of a defense which will give Carson Beck a consistent option between the sticks. With opposing defenses having to deal with the outside threats of CJ Daniels and Joshisa Trader, Toney will likely see a lot of mismatches against linebackers and low safeties in coverage. This gives an elite route runner like Toney the ability to play freely against either zone or man and dominate the hash marks.
It might be hard to put your money on a true freshman receiver. At only 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, Toney doesn’t strike one as an air raid threat. But as Hurricanes legends like Restrepo and Reggie Wayne have shown, size isn’t always the measure of an elite receiver.
Only time will tell how Toney progresses throughout the course of the
Makena Wong // Photo Editor
Sophia Metzner Contributing Photographer
Senior outside hitter Ava Carney swings against Indiana in the 4th set of Miami’s 2-3 loss on Friday, Aug. 29th, 2025, at the Knight Sports Complex.
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Brian Mulvey // Asst. Photo Editor
Redshirt senior Carson Beck warms up for the game against Notre Dame on Sunday August. 31, 2025.
V’s Take is The Miami Hurricane’s most controversial and longest running column.
V’s Take is a satirical work published biweekly by students and for students using our generation’s “colorful” language. V addresses all things love, sex and gossip on campus. V is not for the politically correct or easily o ended.
Dear V, how do I get rid of an unwanted man who wants me a little too bad?
How to scare off men 101
Oh, boy. The age-old predicament where you flirt with a guy too much, maybe for a free drink or out of sheer boredom, and now he won’t leave you alone.
Whether he’s blowing up your Snapchat, swiping up on every Instagram story or trying to hold your hand at parties, it doesn’t matter. You just want this man gone, and he won’t take the hint. Lucky for you, V has some tips to get this man off your d**k.
Act completely oblivious
You know the scene in the Barbie movie where Ken asks to sleep over, and Barbie asks “to do what?” That’s the type of dumb you need to be.
Puts his arms around your waist? “Oh, sorry, did you need to get past me?”
Tries to lean in for a smooch? “Is there something in my teeth?” Or, for ultimate embarrassment, “Do you want a piece of gum?”
Most men will give up after a few unsuccessful attempts at flirting. BUT, in rare cases, this plan may backfire and encourage the man to pursue you harder. In this case, keep reading.
Pretend you’re into some *weird* stuff
In most cases, bringing up your toes (or his!) one too many times will make a man question how bad he really wants to find out what’s under your
Kisses, V
clothes.
This one is a high-risk but high-reward technique. You risk a rumour or two and a few weird looks across campus, but you also saved yourself from future “u up?” Snapchats at 2 a.m.
Every once in a while you may stumble across a man who matches your fake freak a little too well. But never fear, V has one last trick to give him a major ick.
Soft-launch wanting a relationship
You’re dealing with Miami men here. Most of them don’t want anything serious, and they definitely don’t want the world knowing they’re talking to multiple women.
Take a picture of you in his car, post it to your main story and watch him squirm in his seatbelt. Or, suggest wanting to try a new restaurant but you don’t have anyone to go with. Nothing scares a player more than commitment.
Hopefully these tips let you be your hot girl self without worrying about whiny, persistent men 24/7. If you follow my advice, you should be able to get yourself a free drink and dip with minimal Snapchatting needed.
And, if all else fails, just whip out a rubber and watch him run faster than you can say “protection!”
