Dreaming of a life beyond his humble farm town on the island of Cuba, a young boy and his yearning to meet the President of the United States transcend a narrative about the… Continue reading
Angry comments flashed across the screen. “Oh, looks like we’ve got a girl here,” “Let’s kick her out.” In just a moment, junior Samatha Manus was booted off the server of the video… Continue reading
We are pleased to introduce Ashley Martinez as our new editorial fellow. Ashley graduated in May from the University of Miami School of Communication, and for her first writing assignment, we asked her to tell… Continue reading
As the great Houdini, actor and magician Dennis Watkins performed death-defying magic tricks, including the infamous Water Torture Cell escape. Now, as the kindly Magnificent, Watkins will take on a demanding disappearing act.… Continue reading
Miami’s independent film scene is flourishing, even as hundreds of arthouse cinemas close around the country. The city is home to seven independent cinemas, most of which have opened in the last four… Continue reading
South Florida is flourishing with filmmakers telling Miami’s stories with a local perspective, from the Miami Film Festival, to the monthly screenings at Indie Film Club Miami, to the Miami Short Film Festival. Kurt Donath, director of the… Continue reading
As the City of Miami’s first bicycle coordinator, Collin Worth is determined to make Miami a more livable city, one mode of transportation at a time. “We have a lot of problems with the… Continue reading
Facing the constant drumbeat of fear and pessimism over Miami’s future as it struggles against the oncoming impacts of climate change and sea level rise, Elizabeth Wheaton sees nothing but opportunity. As the… Continue reading
Summertime is mango season in Miami, and that means we’re all whipping out our blenders to make batidos. It’s the time of year when the mango becomes a form of currency and a… Continue reading
Hot, humid Florida experiences only one season year round – summer. Though Floridians don’t get to enjoy the crisp, cool fall weather or the magical wonderland that is winter, one season is inevitable… Continue reading
While few like to talk about the mix of warmth, confusion, love and turmoil that can be found in families, choreographer and performer Rosie Herrera bared that complex relationship onstage in her first… Continue reading
When friends and family heard you were going to college in Miami, they probably thought you were going to major in partying on South Beach with a minor in tanning. While you’ve probably… Continue reading
By Ashley Martinez and Emily Dabau Throughout her tenure, President Donna E. Shalala has sought to expose the university community to a wide range of high-profile guest speakers. Here are some of the… Continue reading
