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Bored of breakfast? Stuck in a recipe rut? Our dig

Bored of breakfast? Stuck in a recipe rut? Our digital editor shares two quick-and-easy morning plates that are packed with deliciousness and built off the same base ingredient—a piece of toast. Tap the link in bio and head to your nearest kitchen ASAP! 😋⁠
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words & photo_ gianna milan

“Art is something that can open people’s minds

"For everything you were too afraid to ask at home

"For everything you were too afraid to ask at home, too embarrassed to ask at school, or that was just too hard to ask a partner..." ❤️‍🔥⁠
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@univmiami professor Dr. Andrew Porter is co-host of @thesexwrap, a weekly podcast on sexuality, love & dating that's making sex ed sexy! Unwrap the story behind the series at the link in bio ⁠🍑⁠
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words_ fernanda paez⁠
design_ @ginsbergo

Utah native @janetkalaniuvalu moved from the mount

A lot of logos and branding are under fire During

A lot of logos and branding are under fire During current racial and social justice movements, many people have been grappling with a difficult question: where do you draw the line between facing racist history and erasing it? Link in bio for more on this advertising outrage.⁠
words_ @⁠rah_shelley⁠
design_ @avanichoudharyy

Are you living your summer days to fullest? Or rea

Are you living your summer days to fullest? Or really doing *nothing* at all? ⁠Tap the link in bio for a poem brimming with sun and fun 🔆⁠
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words_ @marcosmophoto⁠
illustration_ @ainsleyvetter⁠
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#summertime #poetry #beach #sunshine #memory

When it comes to popsicles—everyone's favorite m

When it comes to popsicles—everyone's favorite messy summertime treat—the flavor possibilities are endless. Whether chocolatey, fruity or booze-infused, the beauty of these chilly sweets is just how easy they are to make at home. Check out our go-to recipes at the link in bio! 🍉🔆⁠
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words_ @gabby.lord⁠
photo_ @__gianna_⁠
design_ @laurenmaingot

Happy independence day!!🎆🧨 Design_ @abbypakk

Happy independence day!!🎆🧨
Design_ @abbypakk

When most people have a bad day, they push through

When most people have a bad day, they push through or cheer themselves up. But in March, a man who was “having a bad day” drove to three spas in Atlanta and opened fire, murdering eight people—six of whom were women of Asian descent. Hit the link in bio to learn how this senseless attack sparked a worldwide conversation about discrimination and outcry for change.⁠
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words_ rah_shelley⁠
illustration_ @katrina_schmidt_

Tooth gems found their footing in the fashion worl

Tooth gems found their footing in the fashion world during the '90s, but they date all the way back to 300 AD! That's right—Mayan rulers who ornamented their teeth with stones paved the way for celebs like Halsey and Rihanna who flaunt bejeweled smiles today. Learn how you can adorn your pearly whites at the link in bio! 😁💎⁠

words_ @anjuli.sharpley⁠
photo_ @ni.el.la⁠
design_ @keagan_not_keegan⁠
model_ @simone._

Decorating a cake only looks hard on TV, but it’

Decorating a cake only looks hard on TV, but it’s pretty straightforward IRL. Once you get the basics down, the rest is ... well, a piece of cake! Link in bio for an easy-to-follow guide! 🎂⁠⁠
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words_ @nicolefacchina⁠⁠
photo_ @discodaycare⁠⁠
design_ demetrius williams⁠⁠
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#dessert #food #baking #cakes #frosting #decorating

@shootsbb is a Hawaiian food business founded and

@shootsbb is a Hawaiian food business founded and run by UM students @_chriscarson__ and @dylanwacksman. Their weekly menu boasts all the Aloha State’s delicacies—from authentic poke to gyoza bowls to malasadas—and instantly became a smash hit on campus. Read the story behind Shoots at the link in bio!⁠
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words_ @asia_n.c⁠
photo_ @jay.degrace⁠
design_ @mariellezuber

Clips, baby tees, trucker huts and swimsuits. Once

Clips, baby tees, trucker huts and swimsuits. Once upon a time, these were the bomb ... and now they’re back and “stronger than a ‘90s trend!” Tap the link in bio for a look at styles, hobbies and more from decades ago that made a comeback during COVID-19 🎀👙 ⁠
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words_ @scarlettdiaz⁠
photo_ @juliadimarco1⁠
design_ @gispice

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, while recognizing a

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, while recognizing all the pain and loss that occurred for us to be able to do so. The holiday, newly official this year, commemorates the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865, news of emancipation reached people in Galveston, Texas, one of the deepest parts of the Confederacy.

Through insightful writing, art, design and photography, Distraction is meant to be a space for amplifying the voice of the UM student body — especially the voices of those who have been traditionally unheard. We are always searching for more creative and meaningful ways to do this.

Applications are still open to be a part of Distraction’s new Diversity Council and as a general staff writer, designer or photographer. We invite anyone, regardless of experience or background, to apply via the link in our bio.

#LockdownBrain is a COVID-induced feeling of lonel

#LockdownBrain is a COVID-induced feeling of loneliness, isolation and depression that has crushed humans across the country throughout the pandemic. Tap the link in bio to learn about the virus's impact on mental health and how you can alleviate symptoms of lockdown brain 🧠⁠
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words_ @ainsleyvetter⁠
photo_ @ni.el.la⁠
design_ @rachie741

The @coconutvillagecollective is an eclectic bazaa

The @coconutvillagecollective is an eclectic bazaar in the heart of the landmark neighborhood of Coconut Grove. From fresh coffee to trendy roller skates to potted plants, the Grove's oldest and newest businesses have it all. Link in bio for an inside look! 🛍⁠⁠
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words & design_ @kyleahenseler⁠⁠
photos_ @jamayap.g⁠⁠
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#coconutvillagecollective #fashion #style #coconutgrove #305

Food delivery couriers have been working tirelessl

Food delivery couriers have been working tirelessly during the pandemic. When you ordered Uber Eats last night you might not have thought of the person delivering it for you. Carsharing and food delivery services offer a chance for almost everyone to earn extra money, from full-time work to side hustles. However, COVID-19 has altered the nature of these apps as well as the way drivers do their duties. These are the experiences and viewpoints of some Miami residents who were on the road during the pandemic.⁠
words & design_ @emmalysebrownstein photo_ @sydneyyburnett

Music has a powerful potential to carry more than

Music has a powerful potential to carry more than just melodies and lyrics, whether it's that one song from TikTok that reminds you of the early days of COVID-19 quarantine or a throwback that your father always played in the car. Link in bio for a Spotify playlist containing songs that bring University of Miami students back to their youth. 🎶⁠
words_gianna milan. design & illustration_ @gispice⁠
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#love #instagood #dance #livemusic⁠
#newmusic #itunes #applemusic #soundcloud #playlist

It's been nearly a year since COVID. Schools close

It's been nearly a year since COVID. Schools closed, concerts canceled. We have all had to meet this new "normal". It's become second nature to keep a safe distance and wear a mask. Vaccine distribution has provided us with a ray of hope at the end of a long, dark tunnel. A post-COVID world will be different, and this is how things may have permanently changed. Link in bio.⁠
words_ @emgoodstein⁠
photo_ @teaganpolizzi⁠
design_ @avanichoudharyy⁠

Care Bears, roller blades, tiny purses? Yes, pleas

Care Bears, roller blades, tiny purses? Yes, please! The ‘90s and ‘00s trends we once saw on our youth pop culture idols are back in style—and we aren't mad about it. Link in bio for some hot and nostalgic fashion! 💥⁠⁠
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photo_ @__gianna_⁠⁠
design_ @avanichoudharyy⁠⁠
styling_ @__gianna_ & @laurenmaingot

Film photography is making a comeback. Link in bio

Film photography is making a comeback. Link in bio for a few tips on how to get started with this vintage art form and some Miami-based film labs! 🎞⁠
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words_ @kathryngford ⁠
photo_ @teaganpolizzi ⁠
design_ @laurenmokh⁠
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#35mm #photography #filmphotography #filmmaking #art

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