Dinner with friends is always a sure source of entertainment, but a recent social trend suggests that eating in is getting a lot more artistic. Group crafts are circulating the internet and landing right on the dinner table. What better way to make memories with old friends, and perhaps st...

Dinner with friends is always a sure source of entertainment, but a recent social trend suggests that eating in is getti...

There is a verse for everyone in poetry. Whether it's free verse or prose, poetry allows us to look through another's perspective and interpret their words depending on both the subject matter and who we are as people. For the poets themselves, their words can function as an extension of t...

There is a verse for everyone in poetry. Whether it's free verse or prose, poetry allows us to look through another's pe...

With the new school year in full swing, it’s a great time to say out with the old and in with the new. Or perhaps it’s time for the even older to resurface? From clothing trends to habits that will surely die hard, see what the Distraction staff thinks is in and out.   Lizzi...

Let’s face it. Beauty maintenance is becoming a bit too expensive. When a weekly trip to the nail salon rivals the cost of your water bill, it might be time to implement some cost-effective alternatives to maintain your appearance. Whether you’re a beauty professional or a self care ro...

Let’s face it. Beauty maintenance is becoming a bit too expensive. When a weekly trip to the nail salon rivals the cos...

Travel is a fantastic and eye opening experience that should be cherished and appreciated. It’s a chance to step out of your comfort zone and experience a different way of life, and learn more about the vast world around you. Study abroad is becoming increasingly more popular, especially...

Travel is a fantastic and eye opening experience that should be cherished and appreciated. It’s a chance to step out o...

Over the course of the past semester, musical multi-hyphenate and University of Miami junior Travian McNair has been making a splash in the hip-hop scene both on- and off-campus. From dropping multiple singles and projects to opening for Quavo at this year’s homecoming, McNair has be...

Over the course of the past semester, musical multi-hyphenate and University of Miami junior Travian McNair has been...

Here at the University of Miami, Greek life has long been a staple of the social scene on- and off-campus. “UM frats have so many different social events: day parties, night parties, themed parties, there’s always something to do,” said freshman Preston Chazulle. And she’s so right...

Here at the University of Miami, Greek life has long been a staple of the social scene on- and off-campus. “UM frats h...

Take a long, deep breath. Now imagine holding that breath for over 24 minutes. Lightheaded just by the thought of it? Us too. Holding your breath for long periods of time takes discipline and practice, and for most of us normal humans who walk on land every day, there’s really no ...

Take a long, deep breath. Now imagine holding that breath for over 24 minutes. Lightheaded just by the thought of i...

Graduating from college is always a major accomplishment, but for first generation students it’s not just a personal achievement but a family milestone. These students are as diverse a group as any, but they often share a common work ethic and penchant for resilience exhibited by...

Graduating from college is always a major accomplishment, but for first generation students it’s not just a persona...