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“ No cover, no attitude, no bullshit,” is what owner Dan Binkiewicz answers when asked why he opened Purdy Lounge. “I wanted to create a place on the beach where people could party without high profile frustrations like bouncers, cover, dress code, etc.” Located on Purdy Avenue, three blocks west of Alton and 18th, this hot-spot is easy to miss but hard to forget once you’ve experienced a night on the dance floor. If you don’t mind a $1.50 toll, the Venetian Causeway drops you off right by the club and the scenic drive winds you through Biscayne Bay and elegant residential marinas. After more than seven years of being open, Purdy Lounge has a deep-rooted Miami reputation for still rocking sick beats and hosting huge underground events. However, unlike the bigwigs of South Beach, Purdy prefers to remain on the outskirts of the limelight, staying unique to a flavor that is all their own. Lava lamps and retro-chic chairs line the dance floor to make for a laid-back atmosphere. Drinks are cheap for South Beach prices (I got a Patron

Margarita for $9) and assorted board games like good ol’ Connect Four and Operation are available for its attention-deficit patrons. Striving to keep it eclectic, this lounge plays a little bit of everything from Disco to old school Hip-Hop. Live reggae on Mondays takes the city by storm as some of the hottest live bands rock the house with steel drums and Rasta spirit. Jamaican Yes I beer is on special for $3. Fridays and Saturdays are themed ‘music for yo mama’, where radio plays mingle with 80’s classics and the back room sticks to Hip-Hop for all the gangsters who want to bob their heads. There are rumors that Sundays at Purdy Lounge is the longest running party on South Beach, with Indie in the back room and old school Hip-Hop in the main room. You can purchase a ‘Happy Meal’ only on Sundays as well, ( a High Life and a Jager shot for $6.

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If anyone asks you where they can dock their boat off the Miami River, eat Oysters Rockefeller and take a dip in a pool, tell them Finnegan’s on the River is the place to be.

ewly opened and ready to rock, this bar and grill is set right on the river, offering beautiful day and night views of the city. Take the SW 7th Street exit off I-95 and head straight until it dead ends into the river. While you’re waiting for your appetizers lay out by their full sized pool, watch yachts and pontoons float by or enjoy a game of pool while watching the game on one of their many HD screens. In the mood for something different from your usual Friday night out? Live DJ’s and local bands rock this swanky venue until the wee hours, getting you on your feet and dancing by the river. Watch out for the expensive weekend parking and high priced drinks, though. If you are on a budget, come during happy hour (4-7PM: MonFri) and enjoy all drinks and select appetizers half off. \Backslash Staff\

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ant the red carpet treatment without the high profile prices? Walk the red carpet of the Kendall Gatsby’s located on Kendall Drive and 124th Ave. The wide, varnished bars and mahogany-walled side lounges might fool you, but this place is a good oldfashioned sports bar at heart. They play every type of sporting event whether it be the next UFC fight, March Madness, or NFL highlights. Not looking to stare at a screen? Get comfy in one of their quiet side lounges and munch on one of their many appetizers. Take your pick of the twelve pool tables offered and play for half price during happy hour. The specials don’t stop at the pool tables, though.

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On Wednesdays, ladies enjoy half priced single liquor premiums, house wine and draft beer. Thursdays everyone gets half-priced martinis and a sushi buffet from 6-11PM. Sundays are huge for in-the-biz folks who get half off all super premium liquors, like Mr. Johnny Walker and Patron. This local favorite is for everyone; from the socialite looking for a place to gab over a glass of wine to the sports fan itching for a game of pool and a cold beer. \Backslash Staff\

FOX’S LOUNGE

6030 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143 305\666\2230

ow it happened I don’t know, but it did; a cross between your Grandma’s living room and a full service bar. Cozy meets classy at Fox’s Lounge, a low-key restaurant and bar that dates back to the 40’s but still rocks a swingin’ Happy Hour with 2-for-1 martinis and 25 cent Castle Burgers on Tuesday and Saturday nights. Next time you stop by their adjacent late-night liquor store, venture into the lounge and you’re sure to find a relaxed bunch enjoying the best Happy Hour around. The free jukebox plays anything from Sinatra to Squarepusher and a second room plastered in horrid floral wallpaper is the perfect place for an icebreaker. Having been in operation for over 60 years, Fox’s fosters a diverse crowd that includes everything from the seasoned seniors who have bejeweled the bar for decades, to their college grandkids who pack the place for Fox's late night Happy Hour. The old and the young rub elbows amidst free jukebox songs and low lighting, giving this Miami jewel some sophisticated flare. Although this quaint escape is known for its martinis which are accompanied by flowered carafes served on ice, Fox’s also offers a full late night menu until 1:00AM featuring everything from sandwiches and steaks to a full breakfast menu all set at reasonable prices. Located in the heart of Coral Gables on US1, this little lounge is an easy drive for any college student looking to have a good night that’s easy on the wallet or to end a night that was hard on it.

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ou wanna go to the keys but dread the drive. So... if you want the feel of the Keys without the long drive its served up daily at the Oasis Tiki Bar and Grill. A quick drive from the Homestead MDC campus, this is the perfect place to get a beer after class. All day everyday, the Tiki Bar offers $1 domestic drafts and $5 pitchers. Enjoy a diverse menu that mixes traditional island appetizers, such as conch fritters and dolphin fingers, with Latin favorites like Churrasco.

OASIS TIKI BAR AND GRILL 22 NE 15th St Homestead, FL 33030

New owner, Dana Ramos, says Oasis gets pretty packed Tuesdays through Saturdays, now that she’s started her Karaoke and Poker nights. It’s a no frills bar and grill, and almost every night is crammed with stuff to do. Test your skills on Tuesday and Friday nights with a free buy in poker tournament. Grab a pitcher and sing your heart out from 8PM-2AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays with free Karaoke. On Fridays, a local DJ spins chill beats and on Saturdays live bands jam on stage until 2AM. Watch out for Wednesday night, as Dana says she’s “fixin” to do a Country night sometime soon.

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nderstanding suitable “sex-talk” isn’t an event for the fam, but it steps on stage in Coconut Grove with The Bohemia Room and Company. At Cielo on Tuesday nights you’ll be able to enjoy sincere and passionate spoken word about everything from sex to sushi. Although a bit pricy, ($10 before 10pm and $15 afterwards) The Bohemia Room will deliver a fabulous show that is worth giving up your final round at Wet Willie’s. B Side productions and their sultry supervisor, Ingrid B, have been in operation for over seven years, making them the longest running Spoken Word/Poetry assembly in Miami. Their most famous themed night is Cunnilinguistics, a sexy spoken word experience that leaves no taboo unaddressed. This is not a show you take your Mom or Grandma to see. This is all-inclusive, off-the-record, hard-core honesty. Be sure you’re ready to enlighten yourself with edgy candidness, a considerate crowd and a relaxed atmosphere. Guys, you will enjoy this too. If the sex-talk doesn’t get you HOT and ready to rock with your date, there are always plenty of sensual, single honeys there that are teaming to mingle after a hot Spoken Word session. \Backslash Staff\

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h c s r e i B n o d Gor Downtown “These are the best wings in Florida; my Reuben’s to die for; and the live music’s poppin’. But I’m not here for the food, or the music, I’m here for the beer… Lets toast to Prosperity… Cheers!"

famous seven story building featured in numerous TV shows and Films, with non-stop views of the up and coming Downtown Miami.

With years of experience brewing favorites, the protégé responsible for this Gordon Biersch’s excellent blends is only 26 years old. Nick is the man with the recipes: Blonde Bock, Festbier, Winter Bock, Marzen, Maibock, and most people’s favorite, Hefeweizen. Give it a shot, or should I say swig. \M. McCormack\UM Student\

ordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery located in downtown Brickell—about one and a half miles south of the AA arena —is home to the finest array of draught beers brewed in Miami-Dade County, all on site. With at least five draughts perpetually on tap, this beer-topia is constantly awarded for their unique blends of filtered and unfiltered malted grain beer. While they normally charge $4.50/glass, their happy hour beer rates stomp competitors. Their outdoor seating surrounds the facet of a

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ing you out Sam Shields), points could be hard to come by yet again for the Miami offense.

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Defense: Where has the swagger gone?

All eyes will be on the quarterback play this year. With a redshirt year under his belt, and his broken hand all healed up, Freshman Robert Marve SHOULD be the starter. Of course, Coach Randy Shannon likes to keep everyone guessing until the week before kickoff, so don’t be surprised if local stud recruit Jacory Harris (who has already impressed so far in summer workouts) ends up on top of the depth chart. Regardless, of the quarterback situation, the Canes will rely on the two-headed rushing monster of Javarris James and Greg Cooper to pile up yards for the offensive unit. The offensive line has some question marks, but has enough size and experience to create the holes these guys need to make some gamebreaking plays. The running game will only take this team so far though, and unless a young, underachieving receiving corps steps up for the rookie quarterback (yes I am call-

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A unit that used to pride itself on creating 3 and outs and momentum-shifting turnovers finished a shocking 10th in the ACC last year in scoring defense. With Kenny Phillips and Calais Campbell headed to the NFL, the Canes will lean on a group of ultra talented, but ultra inexperienced freshmen to compliment the returning veterans who have something to prove. New defensive coordinator Bill Young wants these guys to be more aggressive, but unless a sketchy secondary (Senior safety Anthony Reddick is coming off two torn ACLs, and Senior cornerback Bruce Johnson has blown to many coverages in his up and down career to secure a starting spot.) finds a way to prevent the big play downfield, it will be hard for this team to blitz effectively. Look for a scary group of freshmen linebackers, featuring the nation’s #1 recruit at the position, Arthur Brown, to

see the field immediately. This is a young and deep defensive unit that may have some growing pains at the start of the season, but should start to find a groove when conference play heats up.

X Factor: Sophomore Defensive End; Allen Bailey (6’4, 280 pounds!) Prediction: 8-4; 2nd ACC Coastal Fun Fact: The Canes will now be playing their games at Dolphin Stadium, located over 20 miles from the main Coral Gables campus. It was hard enough for UM to get students and local Alum to show up for the farewell season at the Orange Bowl. Without being able to tailgate in the indigenous neighborhoods of Little Havanna shadowing the (now destroyed) historic stadium, will the Canes faithful be willing to sit in traffic on I-95 only to pound their beers and grill their burgers in barren parking lots at a professional stadium they barely know?

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SouthFlorida Bulls Offense: Quarterback Matt Grothe became

a household name last year after leading USF to a #2 national ranking at one point. Despite stumbling through three straight losses to end the season, the Bulls still managed to average 35 points per game. Grothe was actually the team’s leading rusher in 2007, but his scrambling shouldn’t be as necessary this year with the return of four experienced running backs led by sophomore Mike Ford (645 yards on 138 carries in ’07). South Florida also returns a talented group of receivers who have a knack for finding themselves open in the end-zone. If these guys can recapture the magic of their undefeated run last season, and Grothe can cut down on the interceptions, this could be the most prolific offense in the Big East.

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Outstanding cover cornerbacks are hard to come by, and USF must find a way to replace two of them. With Mike Jenkins and Trae Williams off to the NFL, the Bulls will have to adapt to a more conservative approach on defense. Luckily, South Florida still has AllAmerican Defensive End George Selvie available to torment opposing quarterbacks, a long with a slew of other young talented defenders on the line looking to match his impressive sack numbers. This is a defensive unit that does not need to be spectacular for the Bulls to win, However, as evidenced by USF’s 1-3 record last year when an opponent scored at least 30 points, the new secondary must prevent the big play downfield.

X-Factor: New starting cornerbacks Senior Tyller Roberts and Junior Jerome Murphy

Prediction: 9-3; 3rd Big East Fun Fact: USF become the fastest program ever in the modern era of college football to

achieve a top 10 ranking in the coaches and AP Polls on September 30, 2007. USF became a full-fledged D1-A program in 2001, and 106 AP Polls later, they were ranked #2 in the nation! The growth of the program has been attributed to Tampa’s fertile recruiting grounds, their beautiful home stadium (Raymond James Stadium, which they share with the Buccaneers), and their recent move to the Big-East (a BCS Conference). Perhaps none of these factors has had the impact of the stability Jim Leavitt has brought to the program, whom has been Head Coach of the Bulls since the football team’s creation in 1997.

Florida Gators Offense:

Not many schools in history have been fortunate enough to return a Heisman winning quarterback. No school in history has returned a junior Heisman winning quarterback. Regardless of the decision he will have to make regarding his NFL future, the Gators will need Tim Tebow to play like a Heisman winner again this season if they have any hopes of getting back to the BCS Championship Game. Even though Tebow rushed the ball a mind boggling 210 times with reasonable success last year, the Gators want to preserve his stamina and health by making him become more of the stereotypical drop-back passer (if that’s possible). Tebow will rely on Southern California transfer runningback Emanuelle Moody to carry the load while he targets any insanely athletic receiving corps. The talent is there on the offensive side of the ball, but a green offensive line must make sure Tebow must stays healthy.

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Didn’t it seem like every Florida Gator game turned into a shootout last year? SEC opponents made a mockery of Florida’s underachieving defense last year, a fact that must have infuriated head coach Urban Meyer to no end this off-season. 6’ 6", 290 pound defensive end Carlos Dunlap steps in for the departed Derrick Harvey, and future NFL first round pick junior Brandon Spikes leads a versatile Gator linebacker unit. It will be difficult for teams to rush with much success against Florida, but the area where this team must improve the most is the secondary. Joe Haden and Major Wright aren’t freshmen anymore, and will need to live up to the expectations set for them coming in as bluechip recruits. The Gators fortunes this season may rest on these young studs’ shoulders.

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Freshman DT Matt Patchan (recovering from a shoulder gunshot wound suffered at a playground this off-season)

Prediction: 10-2; 1st SEC East Fun Fact: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, better known as “The Swamp,” was ranked in the new NCAA Football video game as the #1 toughest place to play in the nation. This alias stuck Former Florida head coach Steve Spurrier once said, “The Swamp is where Gators live and can be hot, sticky, and dangerous…only Gators get out alive.” The Swamp, which seats over 90,000 fans, has been sold out for every game since 1989. The stadium’s claustrophobic design makes it impossible for any breeze to enter the stadium (often leading to 100 plus degree temperatures during football season). This prompted a UF Professor to create a sports drink that would combat dehydration, now known as Gatorade.

Florida State Seminoles Offense: When you overhaul your offensive coaching staff, and still finish 91st in the nation in scoring offense while breaking the 30 point mark just once, the season isn’t exactly a success. FSU head coach Bobby Bowden knows this, but also knows that turning things around on the offensive end won’t be easy. Incumbent senior quarterback Drew Weatherford returns, but he could be beat out by talented sophomore Christian Ponder. Whichever QB takes the first snap will have a pair of ultra-athletic receivers in Preston Parker (suspended for the first two games) and Greg Carr to throw the bal to, a long with reliable senior running-back Antoine Smith in the backfield. This is a young offensive line with serious question marks however, and with the plethora of suspensions across the roster, the Seminoles are going to have to overachieve this year to reach the ACC Championship. Defense: Unlike 2nd year offensive coordinator Jimbo Fischer, defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews is entering his 25th season with Florida State. Opposing teams know what to expect out of Andrews’ 4-3 scheme, which has tormented quarterbacks with fierce blitzes for years. FSU should be able to continue to blitz comfortably with the ACC’s top cornerback tandem of Patrick Robinson and Tony Carter returning. Former #1 overall recruit Myron Rolle should also continue to make strides at the

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safety position. While the defensive line is not very deep, it should be bolstered by the addition of junior college transfer Markus White (24.5 sacks last year). The Seminole defense is used to carrying the inconsistent offense through games, and this year should be no different. Even with all of the transfers and suspensions, there is enough talent here to give FSU another top-20 defense.

X-Factor: Punter Graham Gano, who may have to handle the kicking duties as well this year after the departure of Gary Cismesia Prediction: 6-6; 4th ACC Atlantic Fun Fact: From 1987 through 2000, Flor-

ida State always finished in the top 5 of the AP Poll while scoring two national championships (’93 and ’99). Bobby Bowden has also won more games than any other head coach in NCAA D-1 history. With trips to the Emerald and Music City Bowls the past two years, one has to wonder what in the world has happened to the Florida State football program.

FIU Panthers Offense: When you overhaul your offensive coaching staff, and still finish 91st in the nation in scoring offense while breaking the 30 point mark just once, the season isn’t exactly a success. FSU head coach Bobby Bowden knows this, but also knows that turning things around on the offensive end won’t be easy. Incumbent senior quarterback Drew Weatherford returns, but he could be beat out by talented sophomore Christian Ponder. Whichever QB takes the first snap will have a pair of ultra-athletic receivers in Preston Parker (suspended for the first two games) and Greg Carr to throw the bal to, a long with reliable senior running-back Antoine Smith in the backfield. This is a young offensive line with serious question marks however, and with the plethora of suspensions across the roster, the Seminoles are going to have to overachieve this year to reach the ACC Championship. Defense:

Unlike 2nd year offensive coordinator Jimbo Fischer, defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews is entering his 25th season with Florida State. Opposing teams know what to expect out of Andrews’ 4-3 scheme, which has tormented quarterbacks with fierce blitzes for years. FSU should be able to con-

tinue to blitz comfortably with the ACC’s top cornerback tandem of Patrick Robinson and Tony Carter returning. Former #1 overall recruit Myron Rolle should also continue to make strides at the safety position. While the defensive line is not very deep, it should be bolstered by the addition of junior college transfer Markus White (24.5 sacks last year). The Seminole defense is used to carrying the inconsistent offense through games, and this year should be no different. Even with all of the transfers and suspensions, there is enough talent here to give FSU another top20 defense.

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M-Sat 4pm-6:30pm 2-4-1 on everything Tues and Sat late Happy Hour 11pm-3am, 2-4-1

Kendall Ale House 11625 N Kendall Drive Miami (305)-595-7448 M-Fri 3pm-7pm $1 daily drink special $2 well drinks $3 call drinks (like bacardi, absolut) $4 premiums (grey goose etc) $5 pitchers

Oasis Tiki Bar and Grill

Oasis Tiki bar 22 NE 15 ST Homestead, FL 33030 305 2471281 $1 Domestic Beers $5 Dom. pitchers

Purdy Lounge

Purdy Lounge 1811 Sunset Harbor Dr Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 531-4622 Everyday 4pm-7pm 1/2 off everything except bottles and champagne Thurs. is ladies night 10pm-1am free well drinks, cosmos and appltinis

T.G.I.Fridays

TGI Fridays Coral Gables 1200 S Dixie Hwy Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 668-7808 Everyday 3pm-7pm and 10pm-close $1 all premiums $2 select dom. drafts $2 well drinks $3 Sam Adams and Blue Moon $4 Margaritas, Long Islands, Mojitos $4 Appetizers

Zeke's

Zeke’s South Beach 625 Lincoln Rd Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 672-3118 from open to close Over 180 foreign beers for $3 each $4 gl of wine

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t’s funny the things that set one up to walk on the road to self discovery and enlightenment. It is true that a man can walk the earth, angry and unhappy and have his life changed one day by a beautiful young woman’s smile. The simple gesture means the world to the man; and even if he dies the next day, poisoned at the hands of his son for reasons of collecting insurance money to satisfy unpaid gambling debts, that man has died a much happier, fulfilled man because of a trifle smile—a trivial moment. While this particular is not the exact circumstance that would best describe my situation, in a similar fashion to a beautiful woman’s smile, porn has been a catalyst that has allowed me to become a more free kind of thinker, and it has contributed greatly to my overall uninhibited, happy life. I remember the first time I ever set foot in a porn shop. Three things stand out clearly in my memory: the girl I was with, the lack of stains on their carpet, and the irritating fact that I was not yet eighteen. You may judge me to be a dirty, ungentlemanly person, taking a girl to a smut store. In self defense, I’ll say that it wasn’t me that took Tina to the purple building with sexy leather-donned mannequins in its glass display. Rather, it was Tina, brash and appalled that my mother had taken my internet away (so that I couldn’t download porn) leaving me obligated to masturbate to my Kodak book of nude pictures, that had felt compelled to offer me what she called the invaluable service of introducing me to the Adult Apparel/Playthings/Movies store. 22

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I’ve found that it’s not rare that when you’re close friends with a person of the opposite gender, you sometimes lose the distinction of what is taboo. Tina had long lost that distinction and enriched morning greetings with comments like, “I’m on my period. Don’t mess with me or I’ll kill you.” So it wasn’t too strange when I outlined the incident of losing my internet privileges. Still, I was a little surprised to find that she was quite aware of the purple building on Bird Road I had sometimes eyed on my way to school. Even more, in my bashfulness, I had never dared step foot in the place, but Tina had been there many times (to buy what, I can only guess). Naturally, I initially refused: “I’m not going with you to the porn store.” It was the classy and gentlemanly thing to do. Eh…

examined its contents. A book on 365 sex positions with funny names (one for each day of the year). A video, Teens: Ripe for the Sticking. And an artificial vagina –“So you can practice.” I wanted to die.

Now I’m standing amidst leather suits and plush toys, costumes, lube booths, erotic books, erotic postcards, handcuffs, whips, leg-long boots, edible condoms… and a Red Bull vending machine. Fucking awesome. For about twenty-three seconds I’m in heaven enjoying the explicit naughtiness of it all; my eyes are eating it all up when i thought, “What if someone recognizes me? I've worked at a Hollywood Video store, and I saw people from there all the time." I imagined one of the customers approaching me and saying, "Hey don’t I know you from someplace?” I don’t think I could survive the ten second silence before it hit him where he’d seen me. And then the almost smile that would form, having the knowledge that he’d seen me in a dirty smut store. You couldn’t get me out of there fast enough.

During the car ride back to her house Tina poked fun at my shame and lectured me on how embarrassment is a cheap waste of life. “If someone sees you, who cares? They’re in the same boat as you—living life and masturbating.” I vowed I wouldn’t listen to Tina’s banter. I opened the book of positions to a random page: the pile driver. She kept at it. “We’re all human beings. We love sex and it’s a natural thing. It’s great.” When I drove home I vowed I’d never go back to the shop.

I waited in the car for twenty minutes while Tina shopped shamelessly, flirted with the bald man at the counter for a discount, and finally came outside and stepped into the car. She handed me the bag and I

They’re in the same boat as you—living life and masturbating.” I vowed I wouldn’t listen to Tina’s banter. I opened the book of positions to a random page: the pile driver. She kept at it.

I’ve been there a hundred times since our discovering trip. So what is the ethereal knowledge I’ve gained from porn? The nirvana-esque sense that the perpetual oooooh’s and aaaahhhh’s and give it to me babies, harders and yesses provide? Um... I dunno. Maybe I lubed, massaged, and worked you up to an anti-climactic finish. Now go clean yourself up and say you’re sorry.

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laws that relegate people to “Day-timers” and “Nighttimers,” and in which the government has an Orwellian eye on its citizens.

huck Palahniuk has a knack for presenting characters one hates to love (think Tyler Durden in Fight Club, charismatic and boisterous but with fascist tendencies). In Rant: An Oral Biography, Buster “Rant” Casey is the kid you remember from elementary school who was always dirty and smelled of urine and old tampons, but he fascinated you because he flustered the teacher. The reader learns—through the ranting (pun intended) of family, friends, acquaintances, doctors, and psychologists—Rant’s story; the story involves rabies, the tooth fairy, a trained, heightened sense of smell and taste, a game involving people crashing their cars into one another, virtual reality implanted in your brain a la Matrix, time travel, and a possible case of incest. In one of the lighter scenes of the novel, the reader learns how Rant received his name from a Halloween prank he pulled off where he made all the school children in his town vomit. Remember those Halloween parties where you were blindfolded, and then told to put your hand into a bowl of “brains” and “eyes”? Take out the quotation marks and you have kids ranting after touching cow eyeballs and pig intestines. Tension develops in the novel through the use of a myriad of contradictory anecdotes detailing not only Rant’s life but also the setting of the story: a pseudoapocalyptic future where over-population has led to

The anecdotes are entertaining, leaving the reader wondering what is real and what is artifice, until the final fourth of the book when Palahniuk tries to explain all the obscure time travel and rabies he has deftly introduced; rather than leave the reader in the dark with the freedom to use his own imagination. It is like food poisoning. You enjoy the meal while you eat it, but then you are left (excuse the pun) ranting afterwards. Palahniuk should stay away from the pseudo-sci-fi and stick to the pseudo-Gothic he is much more talented at. \J. Aparicio\FIU Student\

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oul singer Cee-Lo and funky beat producer Danger Mouse once again deliver a radiantly paranoid collaboration, The Odd Couple. Their sophomore album hit stores March of 2008 and has been deemed another success for the diverse duo. Known for their enormous 2006 single “Crazy”, the twosome have hit the mark again with slow-creeping psychedelic tracks that mingle with upbeat 60’s bubblegum beats, all drenched in Cee-Lo’s unfailing soulful insecurity.

Expectations were high for the pair’s next project after the overnight success of their first album (St. Elsewhere) and the industry rarity of a Gospel singer teaming up with an underground hip-hop producer. Although Rolling Stone complains the songwriting “misses the mark” in places, they state The Odd Couple as a whole has an “unpredictable sonic brilliance” that reverberates with Gnarls enthusiasts. Pitchfork critic, Nitsuh Abebe, claims the album “might be more focused than its predecessor, but what it’s focused on is the kind of murky, paranoid weight and depth that doesn’t make for chart-climbing singles”.

Fine with me. The Barkley Team does not seem the type to be consumed with climbing charts anyway; been there, done that. Rather, they are dedicated to a craft and a passion, something far more impressive than any rank on Billboard Music. The Odd Couple may not be an instant success, however it has the potential to perpetually slink its way into the hearts of listeners and latch on hard.

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What I Said & What I Should Have Said. Violent Religion

White Liar

I was in my Rhetoric of War and Peace class, when the topic of religion came up. More specifically: “Is Islam an inherently violent religion?” My contention is that religions are not inherently good or bad but that people have good or bad interpretations of them. I should tell you I have a good friend who is a Muslim that sits next to me in class. Suddenly some good ‘ole boy from Alabama said: “Gosh darn, over there them Muslims kill Christians! We don’t kill Muslims over here. We civilized.” It wasn’t so much what he was saying as what he was implying along with his stupid grin.

My girlfriend was trying on some clothes in a store at our local mall. I was sitting on a couch by the dressing rooms waiting to be asked my opinion about her appearance. Out she came–she looked great–except I thought the outfit looked a bit small on her. Being the idiot that I am, I decided to follow my instructions to voice my opinion, opening Pandora’s Box of Godforsaken insecurities that she'd bottled up for too long. This subsequently caused the unfortunate delay of a prompt departure from the store.

What I said

I think it looks a bit small…

What I said

So you think that Muslims are violent? You don’t think that’s a broad generalization or a stereotype? (It was the beginning of the semester and a little early for me to be making enemies, in my opinion.)

What I should have said

Well golly gee, I guess you’re right. In Alabama we only lynch gays and blacks; we leave ‘em Muslims alone!

Elevator to 2

What I should have said

Stupid Question I was working a closing shift one night at a video store. As I was strolling down an aisle replacing a stack of movies a customer walks up to me and asks: “Do you work here?”

What I said

There’s nothing worse than someone who, regardless of health, wealth etc. chooses to get on an elevator to go up one freaking floor. I guess they never learned to take the stairs that are right next to the elevator. But wait! On the next floor, three more people get on that are going up one more level. So it feels like an hour until i reach my floor when I could have just walked up the eight flights. I want to smack these people as hard as possible.

What I said

uh, yeah…?

What I should have said

IT LOOKS GREAT!!! In fact, from now on you look great in every outfit. I’m feeling a little queasy. Mind if we speed it up a bit, honnie bun?

No... its just a fetish of mine to wear this ridiculous blue blockbuster costume... I'm here Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays if you wanna come by and 'chill'.

Nothing. I usually bite my tongue and intentionally pass gas.

What I should have said

Are the stairs out of order, you lazy fu*k? \J. Linares\FIU Student\

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Fat Tuesday's

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305-441-2736 3098 Fuller St # A11 Miami, FL 33133

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Nike Town

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Ocean 14 Boutique 305-695-4350 1345 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL 33139

Ocho Placas Tattoo 305-264-0888 6240 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33144

Planet Beach Tanning and Spa 305-661-9760 9517 S. Dixie Hwy Miami, FL 33156

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Cameo Night Club

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Corbett's Sports Bar and Grill 305-238-0823 12721 S Dixie Hwy Miami, FL 33156-5944

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Felt Billiards Bar and Lounge 305-531-2114 1242 Washington Ave South Beach, FL 33139

Mr. Moe's Restaurant and Bar (305) 442-1114 3131 Commodore Plz Miami, FL 33133

Playwright Irish Pub 305-534-0667

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Oxygen Lounge and Sushi

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THE RAT IS CLOSING A

humid mid-September day, I was walking with another freshman along lake Osceola. Having had never experienced scenery like this growing up in Atlanta, we came to a strange, outside restaurant; I marveled at the orange gliders with the green covers and tables. Topped with $5 pitchers, I decided to sit at a glider and enjoy the sights and sounds with my friend. We ordered some food, reclined and took a breath of fresh air. We were finally Miami Hurricanes. Does this sound familiar to you? Well, for the less observant, I’m talking about the Rathskeller, otherwise known as “The Rat.” But don’t worry; I won’t bore you with history. I’d Rather discuss the future; or more accurately, lack thereof? You see, my friends, the rumors are true. The Rat will be shut down between December and January of this school year after just celebrating their 25th anniversary. Personally, this news hit me very hard. Granted, I’m out of here in December, but I’ve been coming to the Rat since my freshman year back in ’03. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu at least once and I’ve met just about every waiter and waitress that’s worked there in the last year. In fact, I’ll even throw out a quick shout-out to my favorite servers: Knightly, Nita, Tori, and Filet (who is better known as Mig).

I started thinking about this whole situation, and I figured I might not be the best person to ask, since I have a clear bias in favor of keeping the Rat at its current location forever (as UM is temporarily relocating it to where Sbarros is until 2011 when the new Rat and new UC are supposed to be completed). For this reason, I decided to ask a friend a few questions. Only a sophomore, he's just recently started spending time at the Rat. I’ll spare you his name, but you can call him Mickey Blue Eyes. When I asked him about his feelings towards the Rat, his answer was filled with regret, love and passion. He considers it the perfect environment for students. The food is always good (its hard to screw up a sub or a hamburger), it fits the lifestyle for most college students, and the Rat lets students catch up and eat on their own time. When I asked Mickey about the new location of the Rat, being indoors and all, Mickey simply shook his head and said, “It’ll feel like a fuckin’ airport terminal! I don’t need another Sbarro’s!” He has a point, kids. Nevertheless, it’s not my job to tell you how to think. In fact, if that was my job, I’d quit. The point is, The Rat has been a representation of our campus for decades. Everyone from freshman to tenured professors eat at the Rat. So I suppose you want to know how I feel about the shutdown. Well, I wont tell you (as if you don’t already know based on the tone of this article). I will, however, quote another student, who is also a Senior like me. He says, “The Rat is as much a part of The U as the students.” Guys, how do you top that? \S. Ostin\UM Alum\

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Struggling to keep Kosher at School? Not anymore...

Over the summer, while you were gone, the Storm Surge Café underwent quite a few changes – for one, it converted to Judaism. How, you say? Well, it went from non-denominational soggy sandwiches and wraps, to an array of Kosher specialties such as corned beef and sauerkraut on rye, brisket, blintzes, latkes with apple sauce, and, yes – homemade chicken soup with a matzo ball. Ladies and gentlemen of the student body, please welcome The Oasis kosher deli and restaurant. Mazel Tov! So what prompted the Storm Surge Café to convert? “We’re fulfilling a long-standing need at the University,” says Mr. Mel Tenen, Assistant Vice President of Auxiliary Services at UM. “Many students, employees, and faculty have been asking for a kosher facility, and after two years of planning, the time has finally come.”

Rabbi Mendy Fellig, the campus Chebad, served as the official consultant, making sure that the entire operation was in strict accordance with Glatt kosher dietary laws. According to Mr. Tenen, Glatt is the strictest form of Kosher, and in order to comply by its strict guidelines, The Oasis will be “an entity unto itself”: all of the food served at the establishment will be stored there, washed there, and cooked there, so that it never comes in contact with food from the rest of the University. Of course, there will also be two separate stations for meat and dairy products, since kosher dietary laws prohibit mixing these two food groups (no cheeseburgers here, folks!)

Joppa

Dreamers takin'off

unk is our main element," says Danny Dahan of the up and thriving band, Joppa, a Washington D.C.-based union that has South Florida buzzing hard. Despite the bold proclamation, one may have difficulty positioning the band in one genre once one experiences their jazzy, ransta feel, the robust bass, and rock guitar cries similiar to Santana or even Hendrix. Although the powerhouse is made up of four main players (place names here), Joppa provides a full 8 member band in concert, sporting back-up singers and brass band

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For those of you who don’t give a hoot about any of this, there’s another incentive to go check this place out. There’s a new meal plan at UM that includes Oasis. The 8 Kosher Plus Meal Plan includes 500 Oasis dining Dollars at a 20% discount, not a bad deal at all. Some mediteranean dishes will be available at Oasis also, such as Hummus and Falafel. According to Mr. Tenen, the Muslim Student Association has expressed excitement about the opening of Oasis, since it will meet many of their dietary needs as well.

The Oasis will be open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm, and Fridays 8am to 5pm. \D. Acosta\UM Masters\

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FIU CLEANS

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s many of us already know, FIU has gained prestige among Florida’s community of universities and colleges for its’ rapid growth in population and academic achievements. It is only natural, therefore, that we can expect further development and expansion from fiu. With a new football stadium, a future medical school, and a soon to come Frost Museum, one wonders what else is in store for our University.

New Dorms Many students at FIU are first and foremost looking forward to the development of brand new dormitories to accommodate the expansion of FIU’s enrollment. Anyone who has ever tried registering for on-campus living knows that the waiting list is already a mile long. The new dormitories are therefore a welcomed addition to the campus... or are they? The dormitories will be built in the place of what is now the Panther Hall parking lot and are to be six stories high with approximately 820 bed spaces fully furnished with kitchens and living rooms. The new dormitories are expected to

become the central hub of the FIU oncampus housing and will be occupied mostly by upper classmen. These dormitories will become the Hurricane Evacuation Center for Miami- Dade County.

underway, anticipated to be far bigger and better than their predecessors. Many of these infrastructure changes are expected to begin no later than June 2010, soon after the completion of the new medical school.

Less Parking

Growing Pains

So what's going to happen to the already limited parking once these dormitories are built? Well rest easy, the university also plans to build two new garages on the outskirts of these dorms. These parking garages will be used to accommodate FIU residents as well as visitors, such as those attending the annual county fair event. There are many other planned additions to the FIU South campus including a mixed use facility featuring “new urbanism” architectural concepts, that might be called “Main Street Village”. Imagine a new, larger Graham Center with different retail shops dominating the Southwest 17th street corridor. Also in the project are faculty housing and a new set of offices to include a Financial Aid Office, a Registrar’s Office, and a Cashier’s office. A new soccer field and baseball field are also

It is a reality that many students here at FIU already feel the strain of limited on campus space. Parking is a nightmare, classes are packed, and housing is nowhere to be found; how many more students can we really expect to accommodate here at FIU? Is the university moving a little too fast too soon? Are tuition and housing fees going to skyrocket? The people here at Back\slash Magazine are forever interested in hearing what you have to say so submitt your comments to news@backslashonline. com. Also, make sure to check out or next issue for a follow up on about the Future of Florida International University.

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Spot Light On FIU?

lorida International University is considered one of the most prestigious and progressive Universities in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1965, it opened for class in 1972 with 5,667 students. It is considered the largest opening day enrollment in the United States’ collegiate history. Today, Florida International University has an enrollment population of more than 38,000 students with approximately 1,000 full-time faculty and 124,000 Alum. FIU has officially been listed as one of the largest universities in the nation based on enrollment. The University offers more than 200 Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs in 21 colleges and schools within the institution.

Florida International University is also known as MiamiDade’s official research institution. It receives research funding and grants totaling 92 million dollars as of the 2005-2006 school year. With a new law school and a medical school on-the-way, Florida International University is striving to become one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the state of Florida and abroad. \P. Potter\Student FIU\

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ne of FIU’s greatest traits is the compilation of art on display for student’s pleasure throughout campus. With sculptures along the walks and paintings on the walls, it is long overdue that Florida International University open an official museum on campus to collectively display these and other fine art pieces. After much anticipation, FIU is ready to open the new and official: Patricia and Phillips Frost Art Museum.

Frost Remix

NEW ART CENTER

The new Frost Art Museum was designed by internationally renowed architect Yann Weymouth. The outer portion of the museum is glass, constructed with a winding staircase that leads to 8,000 square feet of space for art exhibition. Nine galleries within the museum will contain permanent displays, while the remaining six display spaces will contain temporary exhibits. There will also be large storage rooms for artwork and to promote research. Much of the exhibit space will feature art pieces by the talented students of Florida International University. This new museum will be a great hangout spot with it’s large café, lecture hall, and museum shop. Nothing like caffeine and culture.. \P. Potter\Student FIU\

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hough some might underestimate MDC’s potential for success, the college continues to shine in more ways than one. Miami Dade College is the largest and most diverse college in the nation. With eight campuses and over 160,000 students from across the world, the college offers over 200 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. MDC offers a program and schedule for every walk of life, for every kind of person that longs to pursue an education in a time when it is harder than ever to do so. Online classes, the New World School of the Arts

and The Honors College are just some options that this innovative school provides to make the learning experience personal and effective. With the success of hosting the Miami International Film Festival and expanding in programs and regions constantly, it is no surprise that the prestige of Miami Dade College continues to rise every year. Backslash Inc. saw the potential in MDC and has chosen them to be part of their vision. The company saw the vast influence this school has on the Miami community and admired its reach and promises to the hearts of its students everywhere. In working to unite the Miami College Community under one collegiate voice, Back\slash thought it imperative to include MDC as it is one of the major pieces of the puzzle. It thought it necessary to bring a school so successful and immense to the forefront of collegiate interaction and partner with them to make this community even stronger than it is now. Both parties are excited about the long and adventurous road ahead. \D. Howard\ MDC Student\

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or the sixth consecutive year, Miami-Dade College continues to be the only community college team to make it to the National Final Four Chess Tournament, the nation’s top collegiate chess competition. Up against big dogs like New York University, University of Texas and University of Maryland, this rag-to-riches team has no problem making them sweat under the spotlight.

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During the play-off tournament that determines the standing final four, the modest but fierce MDC team crushed their University of Texas opponent in the last round, making MDC more than qualified to compete as one of the final four. Three weeks later, the last leg of this national tournament took place Friday, April 4th in Baltimore County, Maryland. MDC trampled opponents to come out close to the top. Since the team’s inception in 2002, MDC has won multiple national honors including being dubbed by the U.S. Chess Federation the 2004 Chess College of the Year. MDC received that award over 120 other schools across the nation. The team is very proud of its success and will continue to practice and recruit new talent for next year’s competition. This new museum will be a great hangout spot with it’s large café, lecture hall, and museum shop. Nothing like caffeine and culture. \S. Nelson\MDC Student\

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Drunk Gummy’s Intoxicate Both Your Gummy Bears and Your Friends

Steps: 1. Fill your bowl or container about halfway with the gummy bears or worms.

Liven up your party with a gummy treat that not only will the girls think are cute, but perhaps after eating a handful they’ll think you’re cute too. These fun little treats are great party starters and will be the beginning of some great college memories, if you are able to remember them the next day.

2. Cover the gummies completely with the vodka or liquor. 3. Put the container with the gummy bears in the refrigerator. The gummies must be left in the refrigerator for at least 24 Hours. This takes some experimenting because different gummies and liquors take different amounts of time. Usually 48 Hours is ideal. Haribo gummy bears work the best; however they take several more DAYS than usual.

Price: $20 What you’ll need: Bowl or Container - You must be able to put it in the refrigerator. A • glass container with a lid works best. Alcohol - Vodka works the best. Try to stay away from the cheap • stuff. Flavored vodkas work even better, especially raspberry. Gummies - All kinds of gummy candies work, but stay away from • sour gummies because the effect is not the same.

4. Occasionally stir the gummies so they do not stick together. 5. Remove the container of drunken gummy bears from the refrigerator. If there is extra liquor it makes a great Martini. 6. Eat the gummy bears. 7.

Recipe designed by Matt Bontrager of the University of Miamii... If you are too lazy (or busy) for all of this you can order alcoholic gummies on-line at www.sloshedsweets.com.

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Steps: 1. Fill a bucket (cooler) a lot of ice

Whether you are having a BBQ, spending a day at the beach or partying at an all night rager, Gin Buckets are a unique and affordable way to enjoy what you like most, drinking! If you are planning on more serving more people simply double or even triple the recipe to make sure there is enough to go around. What you’ll need: Bucket, or cooler • • Handle of Gin \ 2-litre bottle of sprite & squirt or fresca • 5 limes 5 lemons • Turkey Baster

2. Add a handle of your favorite Gin. Add a 2-litre bottle of sprite. Add a 2-litre bottle of squirt or fresca 3. Chop up a bunch of lemons and limes into halves (5-10 of each) 4. Mix 5. Grab some turkey basters, stick them into the bucket, then in your mouth, and then enjoy

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Whether taking lecture notes or unwinding On the extracurricular side, iBuzz after a long day of class, do more with uses various attachments that vibrate your iPod. The new iTalk Pro’s twin built-in in tune with the music to pleasure all microphones allow you to record directly to of your parts. your iPod IBuzz $60 iTalk Pro $50 secure.condomania.com www.griffintechnology.com

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e all know and love the sun; our glorious star that that warms the Earth, giving life and distinguishing night from day. Without the sun’s therapeutic rays, some people develop SAD, seasonal affective disorder-a type of depression related to seasonal changes, and to a smaller degree why we are innately happier on a sunny day.

Sun Gives us Vitamin-D Sun exposure also helps our bodies produce Vitamin D, which is good for our immune systems and is proven to reduce the risk of breast, ovarian, colon and prostate cancers, as the vitamin helps slow cell growth in those particular types of tumors. But more importantly to some, the sun… like… helps us geta tan. But we hear it from our mothers, our doctors, the TV, and all those health magazines: Tanning is bad. Unhealthy. “Ultra Violet (UV) rays cause cancer.” Skin cancer, the most common form of cancer — potentially fatal, they say. And it ages your skin. Yet still we bask

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There is hope! The latest development in melanin and melanocyte research is the discovery of a protein called “melanotan”, which stimulates the darkening of the skin without sunlight.

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Originally discovered in frogs to help them change colors, melanotan can be used in humans for the same pigment coloring effect as a healthy dose of sun without sunburn or orange coloring. The commercialized form of melanotan, formerly called Epitan, now known as Clinuvel, is being developed by an Australian pharmaceutical company called Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited. Because this protein can not be absorbed by the body’s digestive tract, it is delivered through injection and not in pill form. While there is still more research to be done, one amusing side effect noted by researchers is unwarranted, spontaneous erections in male users. Studies indicate the drug affects the brain rather than blood flow, which influences sexual desire and physical performance –something Viagra can’t offer.

Although this miracle tanning drug is not yet on the market, it will inevitably change tanning and even entire lifestyles. And while it is doubtful this drug will reduce the need for skimpy bikinis and Speedos, it may encourage those with legitimate fears of over-sun exposure to spend more time enjoying being outside. This drug offers a healthier alternative to baking in the sun, while also making sun exposure less of a threat because of the new absorptive capabilities of the melaninprotected skin cells. But while higher levels of melanin will protect the body from UV rays, melanotan will not protect the body from the drying and aging effects of sun exposure. The tanning drug should be used to compliment the use of sunscreens and not as a supplement of other protective measures.

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Budget The Bling tarting as a very young girl my dear and very fabulous mother taught me how to bargain shop. She had a zip-lock bag full of all the coupons that she had carefully cut out of the stacks of catalogues that would be piled on her desk. I wouldn’t say that using coupons and looking for a bargain is cheap but I would say that it is extremely smart. You see, almost everything can be found for cheaper, somewhere or somehow (unless it’s next seasons hottest Gucci bag-keep on drooling girls). There are many different forms of bargain shopping. You can, like my mother, sort through catalogues for coupons or read through your e-mails for the latest hottest sales. The internet is a great way to find good deals. There’s E-BAY and websites like Overstock.com (you know the commercials- “It’s all about the O”). My best friend just got a pair of 800 thread count egyptian cotton sheets for less than $100 – what a steal! There are thrift stores everywhere with cool vintage clothing and if you’re lucky even some worn in designer hand bags that will have the compliments flowing. If you’re like me though and have the kind of expensive taste without the bank account to back it up you can always window shop. I know, I know... You’re not actually buying anything and it can sometimes be the female equivalent to “blue balls,” BUT it's sometimes fun just to see what’s out there and simply wait for it to go on sale. Stores like Forever 21 sell great, trendy clothes at extremely reasonable prices. Stores like these are great places to find last minute outfits and if you end up getting thrown in the pool at the end of the night you wont be devastated that a perfectly good ensemble is ruined (at these prices you could just go out and buy another). In the end I honestly have to say that the best part about bargain shopping is you get to avoid those snoody sales representatives at the high end stores. I never quite understood why their attitudes can be so nasty. Maybe they just need a good bargain to cheer them up- I know that always works for me. \K. Trieber\UM Alum\ Dress, Glove Lavish Boutique Miami, FL

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Fitness Getting Started & Keeping it Simple When it comes to fitness everyone has one common enemy, themselves. And when people think about fitness they think about the gym and all that hard work. Everyone wants to be in better shape then what they are. This statement applies to everyone; from the personal trainer to the regular daily gym patron. How many times have you procrastinated fitness, telling yourself, “I’m going to start tomorrow/next week/next month?” The only reason that people do that is because they think that fitness is a extreme life alteration. This is myth. Fitness/Health is an everyday, every minute, every hour, gradual process. Don’t get me wrong, you should NOT be thinking about fitness all day; that’s not good for you either. You have to find the happy medium where your activity level is maximized, and your MCI (Meaningless Calorie Intake) is minimized. The following is a small list of things you can do in your everyday life, that do not involve going to the gym, or changing your life so dramatically that it makes you crazy.

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Don’t be a Couch Potato: Sitting on the couch does nothing for you, unless you REALLY like your soaps. Being healthy is being productive instead of sitting inside watching TV; take advantage of being able to go for a walk, a bike ride, anything to get you out of the house. Because you will be doing something other then sitting and eating you will not be consuming MCIs.

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Be like a European: Gas is extremely expensive in Europe, and therefore people walk EVERYWHERE. When going to class/work you don’t have to drive if you live 5 minutes from school. Instead of driving ride a bike or walk, as you will burn calories and get some much needed sun.

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Become a Stairmaster: Walk the not only at the gym. Stop taking the elevator and take the stairs to get up to your floor.

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Moderation: Having balance in one’s life is key. This statement is in regard to everything in this world; from the consumption of alcohol all the way to exercise. You never want to overboard with one or the other. A great example: Order 3 beers and not 13.

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It's not what you eat, its when you eat it. Try not eating 5 hours prior to go to bed. When you fall asleep on a full stomach you are not giving your body time to metabolize (process) the food you have already consumed during the course of your day. \D. Picone\UM Alum\

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