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What happens when you start falling in love with y

What happens when you start falling in love with your sugar daddy? Find out in “Stranger Love: Young People’s Stories of Finding Connection Online,” an upcoming book by @isabellavaccaromedia. Link in bio for a preview! 💓⁠
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words_ @isabellavaccar0⁠
photo_ @ni.el.la

To swipe right or swab? In the age of casual sex a

@Sweetgreen has expanded since becoming a househol

@Sweetgreen has expanded since becoming a household name in major cities like NYC & LA. This hot new spot with a cult following has finally made its way to Miami. What's the best part? It's right here in the Gables! Link in bio for some of our favorite orders!⁠ 🥙⁠
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words & design_ @laurenmokh⁠
photo_ @juiladimarco1⁠

It's more than just your average headache. Migrain

It's more than just your average headache. Migraine attacks are a common yet widely misunderstood condition. They can be severe, causing millions of victims in U.S. to fall behind in work or school. But experts are confident that there are treatments available to alleviate their brain pain. Link in bio to read more!⁠
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words_ @mollybals⁠
design_ @gioaprigliano

Most college students spend these crucial years di

Most college students spend these crucial years discovering who they are and wish to be in life. But for transgender and non-binary people, there’s an extra layer of uncovering and pursuing their intrinsic gender identities. On this #TransDayofVisibility, tap the link in bio to celebrate UM’s overshadowed voices & educate yourself on trans-friendly vocabulary.⁠
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words_ gianna milan ⁠
photo_ @allygaddyphotos⁠
design_ @ginsbergo

Those with an Aries Sun are about to be mad!!! Ale

Those with an Aries Sun are about to be mad!!! Alexis loves, lives and supports your drive and honesty. However, don’t even TRY to tell her that you are emotionally intelligent. Knock it off! This week, she explains what we can all expect this Aries Season. NEW EPISODE 21!⁠
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✨💕✨ Hello Distractioners! ✨💕✨ In a l

✨💕✨ Hello Distractioners! ✨💕✨ In a last ditch effort to make sure we can send our last issue of the semester to print, we are asking for any and all donations from generous fans and alumni! ⁠
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To support you can donate at the link in bio or venmo: @distractionmag

You would imagine a sorcerer standing before a cry

You would imagine a sorcerer standing before a crystal ball when you think of tarot cards. Despite the mystique created by movies and social media surrounding tarot card reading, almost anyone can learn to interpret the cards.⁠ Our guide at the link in bio is a good place to start! 🃏⁠
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design_ @laurenmaingot

“We bridge the gap between the art and the audie

“We bridge the gap between the art and the audience,” said architect Guillermo Parada, co-founder and creative director of @gt2P. Fusing robust architecture and multidisciplinary design, Great Things to People is a Chilean collective of unmatched artistry. With a new installation in the @MiamiDesignDistrict, the ensemble is bringing great things to the people of Miami. Read up on gt2P and “Conscious Actions” at the link in bio.⁠
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words & photo_gianna milan⁠

Vincent van Gogh was unquestionably one of the mos

Vincent van Gogh was unquestionably one of the most legendary impressionist artists, known for his colorful expression and movement as well as a troubled mind. What if you could peer inside one of his paintings, or even better, into the painter's mind? You can spend a starry night in Miami from April 15–June 12 at Ice Palace Studios!⁠ Link in bio for a story on Beyond van Gogh: An Immersive Experience!⁠⁠
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words_ @luvlyleslie⁠⁠
photo_ courtesy @vangoghmiami

“As musicians, our job is to express. This is fo

“As musicians, our job is to express. This is for folks to feel comfortable and welcome to express in a ‘for us, by us’ outlet.”⁠
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When he’s not performing as a professional musician and @frostschoolum student, @marcus_thedrummer is a loud activist for Black voices and the founding president of UM’s @blackmusicianscaucus. Hit the link in bio for a feature on Marcus and the BMC.⁠
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Don’t shoot the messenger! Alexis has given her

Don’t shoot the messenger! Alexis has given her opinions on most Sun Signs in the past ... and now she is finally ready to rank them from best to worst! Get ready for some astrological fun because this is an episode where no tea is left unspilled. Also this week, Alexis has had a complete change of heart and welcomes a special guest co-host who actually associates with men. And last but not least, she gives a personal account of what each Sun Sign truly means to her ... and she might lose a few friends because of it! EVERYONE SHOULD BE LISTENING. Tune in!⁠
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design_ @laurenmaingot

Each family has its own set of guidelines, but the

Each family has its own set of guidelines, but their values vary by generation—the environment in which your parents were raised has an impact on how you were raised and, as a result, the person you become. Read up on how all upbringings—from baby boomers to the quaran-teens and everything in between—are one way or another shaped by their loved ones at the link in bio!⁠
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words_ @gabby.lord⁠
photo_ @m_coughlin21⁠

Baseball pants. Leggings. Those pastel chubbies th

Baseball pants. Leggings. Those pastel chubbies that were all the rage in 2016. Almost everyone enjoys looking at a nice firm 🍑 It doesn't matter who you are or what you're into—there are many reasons to tone this bootylicious body part. Check out our tips at the link in bio!⁠⁠
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words_ @kyleahenseler⁠⁠
photo_ @ni.el.la @marzdouble

South Florida is known for its beautiful coral ree

South Florida is known for its beautiful coral reefs and marine life, but the future of these ecosystems is no longer promised. An abundance of species are becoming endangered and even on the verge of extinction. This issue catapulted the University of Miami to found the Rescue a Reef initiative. Link in bio to read more about their mission to protect our state's reefs! 🐠⁠⁠
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words_ @g_fac ⁠⁠
photo_ @charles_gonzales

Say goodbye to avant-garde makeup looks and hello

Say goodbye to avant-garde makeup looks and hello to soft glam—an effortless beauty style characterized by fluffy brows, dewy skin, and a neutral-toned palette. Link in bio for an easy-to-follow guide to achieving a fresh-faced glow that’s perfect for work, school, or even a night out. ☺️⁠
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Baggy loungewear wasn’t all that mainstream unti

Baggy loungewear wasn’t all that mainstream until COVID swept across the world in 2020. With everyone stuck in their homes, designers moved to the backburner and dressing up became an ancient concept. Link in bio to find out what’s in store for fashion in 2021. Will tie-dye stick around? Are bucket hats out for good? 👗✨⁠
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words & design_ @ainsleyvetter

Alexis is BACK AT IT AGAIN detailing Pisces season

Alexis is BACK AT IT AGAIN detailing Pisces season. Classic. Then, Alexis explains how each Pisces placement affects the inner planets of your chart. Astrology with Alexis’s graphic designer, Lauren, finally gets her chance to dish on the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into making the show. But instead, she’s put in the hot seat with her experiences as a Pisces Sun. ENJOY!⁠
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design_ @laurenmaingot

Our new issue is now available on stands around ca

Our new issue is now available on stands around campus! Keep your eyes peeled for these covers! Which will you be picking up this week?!
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For our third #BlackHistoryMonth series story, we’re spotlighting Nysier Brooks (@westphillyny), a fifth-year grad student and basketball player at the U. When it comes to giving back to his community, Nysier’s initiative extends beyond UM’s campus and toward local outreach programs like Best Buddies and Empower Youth. He selflessly devotes his time off the court to servicing people in Miami whose backgrounds align with his own upbringing. Hit the link in bio for an interview!⁠
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photo_ @westphillyny⁠
design_ @ginsbergo

The biggest change for people working during the C

The biggest change for people working during the COVID-19 crisis has been adapting to the WFH lifestyle. With lengthy shifts and Zoom fatigue, employees are struggling to balance their social and professional lives. Will our old office jobs ever make a comeback? Link in bio for a story!⁠
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words_ @camila_muneraa illustration & design_ @abbypakk

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