The Miami Hurricane
| Type | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Compact |
| Owner(s) | University of Miami |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Student Activities Center Student Media Suite 200 1330 Miller Drive Coral Gables, Florida 33146 |
| Circulation | 8,000 |
| Website | http://www.themiamihurricane.com |
The Miami Hurricane, founded in 1929, is the official student newspaper at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, in the United States. It is published weekly by a staff of mostly undergraduate students. It has won many awards during its history and is an Associated Collegiate Press "Hall of Fame" newspaper.
It has a circulation of 10,000, consisting predominantly of University of Miami students, staff and faculty. The newspaper is supported financially by local advertising and university subsidies. It is distributed free of charge on the University of Miami campus and at several nearby off-campus locations.
The Miami Hurricane is an affiliate of UWIRE,[1] which distributes and promotes its content to their network.
Founding[]
The first campus publication, The University News, was published in October 1927. After financial trouble, the paper ceased publication before the end of the year. Many of those original staff members regrouped in 1929 to try again, forming The Miami Hurricane.
Notable alumni[]
- Judy Battista, sports writer for NFL.com
- Scott Braun, MLB Network and NHL Network studio host and reporter
- Jason Haikara, executive vice president at MediaLink
- Michelle Kaufman, sports writer for The Miami Herald
- Dan Le Batard, former ESPN Radio host
- Darwin Porter, travel journalist and celebrity biographer
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-02-15. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
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External links[]
- University of Miami
- Student newspapers published in Florida
- Publications established in 1929
- 1929 establishments in Florida