POSTED FEB. 8 AT 11:23 A.M. Sam L Grogg, dean of the School of Communication, is not going anywhere, he told faculty in an e-mail Friday morning. "For too many days we have been distracted by the possibility of my leaving the SoC," the message says. "That is not going to happen. (0) comments
The stock market may plummet and the housing crisis in South Florida may continue, if experts are correct in anticipating a recession, but the University of Miami will likely remain unaffected by any such economic downturn. The university's financial plan is based on two factors: diversification and long-term investments. (2) comments
A University of Miami senior was attacked on Feb. 2 around 7:15 p.m. while jogging along the 5300 block of Carillo Street, part of a popular running route for students known as the "loop." The offender came from the side and seized her by the shirt where she wore her iPod. (22) comments
Many girls have seen the commercials, heard the statistics and ordered a prescription for the birth control pill. But what many girls don't know are the facts behind the 48-year-old contraceptive, used by more than 12 million women in the United States. There are a lot of reasons why women choose to go on the pill, such as to relieve menstrual cramps or decrease acne. (0) comments
Although the university strictly forbids anyone from taking a dip in the lake at the center of campus, a few students still decided to test the waters - literally. A group of environmental engineering students collected and analyzed water samples from Lake Osceola last November and recorded pH, chemical and temperature levels. (1) comment
Genomics institute gets grant The Miami Institute for Human Genomics was awarded the Innovation Incentive Fund award, an $80 million grant, by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist this past weekend. Analyses show that the Innovation Incentive Fund award would help create about 300 new jobs in the University of Miami community. (0) comments
This is a hypothetical case: I am in a new relationship and it's starting to get serious. My boyfriend and I are talking about having sex but I am worried about getting pregnant. The problem is, since I have never been on birth control, I don't know a lot about it. (0) comments
The Miami Heat will be hosting their first "Greek Night" on Tuesday, February 12. Greek students from area universities such as the University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University will be treated to an hour-long pre-game social at the American Airlines Arena. (0) comments
TODAY FEB 7 Patio Jams will feature Tavern, a rock band that plays both covers and original material, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the UC Patio. Rejuvenate at a meditation workshop, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in the Wellness Center suite. Call (305) 284-5433 to reserve a space. (0) comments
Madison Nesbitt got out of a taxi after a nine-hour flight, finally arriving at her host-family's house in Santander, Spain. She walked up the hill on the uneven sidewalk, a little frustrated because the difficulty in communication made the taxi driver drop her off two blocks too early, and pressed the doorbell. (0) comments
In spite of recent concerns of high mercury levels in sushi, a University of Miami expert on the subject said he still eats it everyday and loves it. "They serve it at the cafeteria here at Jackson," said Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein, director of the Florida Poison Control Center and a toxicologist at the Miller School of Medicine. (0) comments
Patio Jams, a popular weekly fixture on the UC Patio provides a welcome break from classes and allows music junkies or passers-by to get their live-music. Patio Jams, which began as Friday Jams in the early 90s, is an event sponsored by Hurricane Productions that showcases student bands, as well as local regional and national talent. (0) comments
