15 states are considering a strategic Bitcoin reserve: Here’s what you need to know
More than a dozen states are considering implementing a fiscal policy that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago: holding a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Here’s the idea: an individual state buys a set number of…
Bitcoin is at its lowest price since November. Here’s what analysts say about buying the dip
Bitcoin had a strong start in 2024, reaching an all-time high in January following interest-rate cuts and the federal government’s embrace of the crypto industry. But all of those gains have been decimated over the past…
Bitcoin miners in U.S. fear wipeout as 36% tariffs threaten to ‘destroy’ thriving industry
When China cracked down on the crypto industry in 2021, many Bitcoin miners set up shop in the U.S. instead. The move paid off as a mix of cheap energy and deep capital markets saw the U.S. become…
A 23-year-old spent his last $500 on a memecoin and then shot himself playing Russian roulette
Arnold Haro, a 23-year-old known on the internet as @mistafuccyou, grabbed a handgun and started a livestream one afternoon in February. Wearing a white t-shirt and gold chains around his neck, he paced around his…
Conservation AI: Saving Spotted Owls in the Sierra Nevada
Photo Credit: Jade Arneson/Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab About a century ago, East Coast barred owls started moving west. Ecologists say these fierce predators were previously constrained by the Great Plains’ vast expanses, which largely…
Flower Failure in Washington Heights
Thousands of COVID deaths kept business booming at Merry Flowers in Washington Heights throughout the pandemic. Grieving families ordered funeral wreaths and casket sprays. The store is located just a few blocks from New York…
Retired FIU Professor Takes On Stop Woke Act with Educational Tours
Standing in front of the John and Mary Wright home in a dense forest near Rosewood, Florida, Marvin Dunn tells the story of how scores of Black residents found shelter and safety as their community…
Faith-Based Organizations help Ukrainian Refugees Settle in South Florida
Yuliia Voronevich, 35, and her 14-year-old son, Roman, go to the beach together every weekend. The weekly trips are a way for the mother-son duo to stay connected as Roman moves into his teenage years.…
Autonomous Shuttle Tested in Zoo Miami’s Parking Lot
Following a six-month test pilot program that brought autonomous shuttle rides to Zoo Miami, county transportation officials are studying how they might expand the area’s transit options to include AV shuttle technology. Funded by a…
The Gift of Communication
The Holiday season brings the entire family together, but the end of the year can be difficult for family members that struggle to communicate. Some family members can feel left out during this time of…
The Average People Behind Online Hate and Content Moderation
“Take your foot off the brake.” “Men are hardwired to escalate. To touch. To initiate sex.” “But our upbringing has put brakes on that drive. We are constantly admonished to not be creepy, sleezy or…
Curb Your Procrastination
Ella Souder, a senior majoring in marine biology and ecology at the University of Miami, hates presenting in front of people. However, in the last semester of her undergraduate degree, Souder is enrolled in a…
Freshmen Learn About Student Resources in UMiami’s New Class, First Year Directions
Luna Plaza, a freshman psychology major at UM, is homesick. In the first weeks of college, she finds it difficult to prioritize mental health while adjusting to a new lifestyle. When students arrive as freshmen,…
Zoo Miami Makes a Difference with Extensive Conservation Efforts
Zoos across the world have come under scrutiny after activists brought attention to the cruelty animals often suffer in captivity. Internet sensations like “Tiger King” and “Blackfish” educated the public about exotic animals and exposed…
A Look at Deaf History Month
September is Deaf History Month and with it comes the question: Isn’t it about communicating not hearing? People with disabilities in America have long been plagued by isolation and prejudice. Often, people with speech or…
Hot Girl Walk | Fall 2022
Walk into the Herbert Wellness Center at any given time and you’ll likely conclude that the University of Miami is a fitness-obsessed school. Overrun with gym bros and stair-master soldiers, it’s not the most welcoming…
Unqualified | Winter 2021
You strap on your goggles, throw on your coat and head to chemistry lab for the first time. A professor is going over the syllabus and explaining safety procedures as you scan the room. There’s…
Meet Tyler Miller
The University of Miami campus is a place where aspiring academics, athletes and artists are gifted the opportunity to learn from top-of-the-line professors and experience undergrad in a diverse metropolis. It’s where all of us…
Remembering RBG, An American Feminist Icon
Throughout the primary season, the defining issues of the presidential race were healthcare, gun control and climate change. However, coronavirus and police reform have since dominated the national conversation. While this election season is unique…
UThrift Models ‘Reuse the Runway’ at Second Annual Fashion Show
Anna Coon walked onto the UC stage Wednesday in her thrifted outfit — a blue dress from Plato’s Closet, a store that buys and sells gently used clothing, and tan wedges she found at UThrift.…
Delta-8 | Fall 2021
For pot smokers across the nation, the legalization of marijuana is an exciting prospect. But while decriminalization bills stagnate in state legislatures, another so-called legal form of THC is already gaining popularity. Delta-8 THC products…
Southold Mainstay Elbow East Still Up for Grabs, Just Don’t Mess with the Menu
This article was published online on August 10, 2021 Elbow East, an iconic North Fork restaurant for the last 33 years, is up for sale, leaving many customers worried the mainstay’s marinated steaks and mashed…
Cutchogue B&B Up for Grabs
This article was published online on June 16, 2021 A property currently operating as a Bed & Breakfast in Cutchogue could be your family’s new home. The modern farmhouse, located at 1100 Skunk Lane, just minutes…
Charles Gwathmey’s Sedacca House Hits the Market
This article was published online on June 28, 2021 The Sedacca House, located in East Hampton, is an integral part of architectural history. Built in 1967 by Charles Gwathmey, one of the iconic “New York…
Classic Victorian Home with Shinnecock Bay View offered at Just Under $4 Million
This article was published online on June 30, 2021 Those looking for a home with an outstanding view of the Shinnecock Bay found their perfect match at 13A Lighthouse Road in Hampton Bays. It hit the market…
Romantic Riverhead Home Asking $3.2 Million Overlooks Long Island Sound
This article was published online on July 1, 2021 A rare find in Riverhead has just hit the market for $3.2 million. The property has been featured by local media as among the most romantic…
Greenridge Cottage: Rooted in Sagg History
This article appeared in the July 2021 issue of Behind The Hedges. (Co-written with my boss, Taylor Vecsey) Behind hedgerows on the southeast corner of Sagg Main Street and Parsonage Lane sits one of Sagaponack’s…
Classic Victorian Home in East Marion Hits the Market
This article was published online on July 12, 2021 Orient Point is the hidden gem of the North Fork. Its tranquility and beauty are perfect for any couple or family looking to avoid the fast-paced…
Knock Out | Spring 2021
Page 56 Self care, the practice of loving one’s mind, body, and soul, has become especially trendy in recent years thanks in part to social media. Some people accomplish this by practicing restorative yoga or…
The New Normal: How Politics Has Been Impacted by the Pandemic
This pandemic and failed action from our leaders has brought our country to its knees. Whether it be the closing of universities, helping homeschool siblings, or the fear of getting sick we’ve all had to…
About Me
I’m a journalist and creative writer. I graduated cum laude from the University of Miami with bachelors degrees in journalism and political science. I’m currently studying at the Columbia J School.
Catherine McGrath 