By Isabella Martinez and Lauren WhitesellThe Week of Cuban Culture is an annual week of festivities hosted by the Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos. This week is meant to keep the Cuban culture alive and present at the University of Miami. From March 18 to 22, FEC hosted their Week of Cuban Culture, this year themed
According to a survey on stress in college students from the American Addiction Center, 89% of respondents said they felt stress from exams. Large stacks of final tests, projects, presentations and essays can be overwhelming for students to take on over the course of just a few days.Pressure to perform well can take a toll
Following a series of budget cuts that have limited access to academic resources, frustrated students at the University of Miami are taking action after the Otto G. Richter Library’s hours of operation during finals week were reduced. In addition to reducing database subscriptions and high-impact resources for students, a lack of funding to pay employees
Now entering its 40th year, the renowned Miami Book Fair is once again celebrating literary culture in Downtown Miami from Nov. 12-19.What started as a dream of independent bookstore owners, librarians and educational professionals has become one of the most successful and inclusive book fairs in the U.S.. With over 500 authors and 200,000 attendees,
With attempts to censor material in public libraries and schools on the rise, University of Miami students and faculty united during this year's Banned Books Week in Richter Library to honor intellectual freedom and the importance of free access to knowledge.“Bans or challenges are primarily about prohibiting access in libraries,” said Lauren Fralinger, co-manager for