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First female mayor of Coral Gables graduates POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: Dorothy Thomson, 76, graduated last month with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami. She entered UM’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring of 1956, but put her studies on hold to pursue professional options, which ultimately led to 16 years on the Coral Gables city council and serving as the city’s first female mayor.

Thomson graduated with an Area of Concentration in Women’s Studies and Politics and a 3.6 GPA.

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Crowds turn out to witness history UBS co-sponsors watch party

BY LIANA KOZLOWSKI CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

STEVE ROOT // Hurricane Staff

WATCHING HISTORY: University of Miami students watch as Barack Obama is sworn in as president. The UC was overflowing with students who wanted to witness the inauguration of the nation’s first African-American president.

United Black Students take UM ‘Beyond the Dream’ Dr. Martin Luther King celebrated

BY ALEXANDRA LEON CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

For those at the University of Miami who couldn’t travel to the nation’s capital for the swearing in of the 44th president of the United States, the University Center’s lounge was the next best thing.

By 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, the UC was overflowing with people packed tightly inside the lounge. The doors could not close.

President Barack Obama’s voice projected into the breezeway, drawing more students along with the hundreds already gathered in darkness around the screen airing the inauguration. Although the university has hosted inauguration parties in the past, this year’s crowd was by far the largest.

“This is a collective experience and therefore deserves a big celebration,’’ UM President Donna E. Shalala said, who sat amongst students on one of the couches in the first row.

Junior Lionel Moise, first vice president of United Black Students and chair of the Martin Luther King Committee, kicked off the inauguration party by quoting Martin Luther King Jr. With the inauguration of the first black president in America’s history, Moise urged the crowd to try to go beyond King’s dream of equality.

“Remember, today marks history,” Moise said.

The moment Obama’s image appeared on the screen, the crowd on TV and in the UC applauded and cheered.

Once the swearing in ceremonies began, the room fell silent and every eye focused in on the screen.

United Black Students and the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations Committee of the University of Miami launched their annual MLK Day events at the University Center on Tuesday, but with the inauguration of President Barack Obama, this year’s series of events will be supported by extra university funding.

“The funding we received this year was significantly larger than that of previous years because of the addition of the inaugural watch party,” said junior Lionel Moise, first vice president of United Black Students and the MLK Celebrations Committee chair for 2009.

Moise could not comment on the exact amount of funding but said that this year’s celebration, with its theme “Beyond the Dream,” is expected to be one of the biggest the university has seen so far.

The MLK Celebrations Committee received financial and logistical support from the Department of Multicultural Student Affairs, the Office of the President, Auxiliary Services, Canes Night Live, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Rathskeller and the School of Communication.

“The administrators helped transform our dream into a reality in terms of funding, planning and ideas,” Moise said.

With the additional funding, event organizers intend to spread a special message and have planned unique activities.

Barbara Jimeno, a resident of Alapatta, could not fight back tears as she remembered the discrimination she faced when she left Cuba with her father in 1960.

“I can remember sitting on the back of the bus,” Jimeno said. “So, for me, this day is the best thing that ever happened.”

For the younger generation, the event meant something different. It was more about looking to the future than reflecting on the past.

“Seeing him become the first black president makes me, as an African American, want to set my goals higher,” sophomore Jonathan Bell said.

“Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious, and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America: They will be met,” Obama said.

A loud round of applause filled the room again at the conclusion of the speech, and a line began to form around a table of food.

The event, sponsored by the Office of the President, Multicultural Student Affairs and United Black Students, provided a free buffet of meatballs, spring rolls and potato for attendees.

“I didn’t know this was going to be such a big production,” said Lucas Harriman, a graduate student. “It’s easy to think this is overblown, but the truth of the matter is this will always be remembered. It was nice to sit here in a place of higher education with all this diversity and realize that this is what America is all about.”

Liana Kozlowski may be contacted at lkozlowski@themiamihurricane.com.

Interesting Facts about MLK Day UBS has been commemorating MLK’s life for over 10 years; it began as a one-day event and slowly evolved into a two-week celebration.

Over 150 volunteers will be participating in MLK Day of Service which will be covering eight different sites in Miami, including one on campus.

MLK’s birthday was first observed as a national holiday in 1986.

A schedule of MLK events is posted in the UC and in other areas around UM.

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President Henry King Stanford revered, remembered Residential college namesake mourned

BY MATTHEW BUNCH OF THE STAFF

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ARCHIVES

OPEN DOOR: University President Henry King Stanford holds a forum with students at the Rock on May 12, 1972. Stanford guided the school through the turbulent 1960s and 1970s by maintaining an open door policy with students.

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Henry King Stanford, the University of Miami’s third president, died at his home in Americus, Ga. on New Year’s Day at age 92.

Stanford, who led the university from 1962 to 1981, oversaw a wide-ranging expansion of the school that had been housed in a renovated apartment building only a decade before. By the time Stanford retired, the size of the faculty tripled, federal research funding increased by almost 700 percent, and the number of faculty with doctoral degrees rose from 50 percent to 75 percent.

He is perhaps best known for seeing the school through the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time when many college campus ground to a halt due to Vietnam War protests. Stanford was known for holding forums with students, where disagreements about university policies, including those involving the United States government, were

aired publically. No major incidents related to Vietnam protests occured at the university during his tenure.

“Dr. Stanford was deeply beloved by the University community. Many alumni and longtime faculty and staff members have told me about how he would walk around the campus and greet everyone, even during times of student unrest,” current university President Donna E. Shalala said in a statement this morning. “His enthusiasm for the University was infectious.”

Flags on the Coral Gables campus flew at half-staff on Friday to honor the contributions of Stanford to the university. Stanford is survived by his four children: Henry Stanford, Jr., Lowry Stanford, Rhoda Stanford McCabe, and Peyton Stanford, and a sister, Annabell Nickel. A memorial service for Stanford will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 200 South Lee Street, in Americus this Saturday at 10 a.m. A memorial service at the University of Miami also is being planned.

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Renowned doctor joins Miller faculty Leader in field brings innovation to UM/Jackson

BY SARAH B. PILCHICK OF THE STAFF

Renowned surgeon Dr. Ruben Quintero, 50, is joining the faculty of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital.

His hiring is part of UM’s campaign to establish the medical school as one of the world’s foremost research centers and the effort to create a multimillion-dollar center in fetal therapy research.

In an interview with The Miami Herald, Dr. Leo Twiggs, chairman of the medical school’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, said, “It’s really exciting to get a doctor of his caliber.” According to Twiggs, Quintero is one of a handful of doctors who use his methodology. UM/Jackson hope to join Columbia University and the University of California at San Diego in the

top tier of fetal research centers.

Famous for his innovative work in prenatal surgery, Quintero developed the field of operative fetoscopy, which includes using minimally invasive techniques for operating on babies in utero.

Quintero comes to UM from the University of South Florida, where he worked from the end of 2005 until the beginning of 2009. Prior to that, he held the position of medical director of St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital from 1996 until 2005. He starts at UM/Jackson on March 1.

Sarah B. Pilchick may be contacted at sbpilchick@ themiamihurricane.com

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Captains of industry descend on University of Miami Future of U.S. economy discussed

BY LILLIAM ALBIZU CAMPOS STAFF NEWS WRITER

Some of the most powerful minds in the business world gathered last week at the University of Miami for a two-day-long conference that explored not only the state of the current economy but also the ways in which increased connectivity affects the business world.

“It gave a lot of exposure” said Eliana Baddour, a sophomore who volunteered at the event.

“Having all these people gathered and hear them talk doesn’t happen everyday.”

The speakers, which included CEOs of companies such as FedEx, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s, discussed the role that technology has had in shaping the modern business climate and how it has drastically reduced the distance not only between countries, but also between markets.

“We live in a world where we’re one click away from each other” said UM alumna Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, formerly the president of the U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. “What happens on Wall Street can be felt miles away in real time.”

Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa also called for increased regulation and more aggressive enforcement of transparency in the business world as a way to prevent future economic crisis. She also emphasized the importance of the entrepreneur as a driving economic force and the source of most of today’s world wealth.

“Today’s future business leader is anyone with a laptop and a burning passion,” said Jim Skinner, the vice chairman and CEO of the McDonald’s Corporation.

Skinner also outlined what he believed to be the three most important principles in today’s business world. The first, he argued, is speed and the ability to innovate faster, citing Apple as a forefront example of the principle of ur-

gency.

The second principle is to be consumer-centered. He argued that the drive to innovate and expand should never come at the consumer’s expense. He cited McDonald’s own rough patch two years ago as an example of why firms that always keep their costumers in mind are the ones that succeed.

“We took our eyes off our fries,” Skinner joked.

The third principle is the importance of business owners and leaders being good global citizens and leave a positive footprint in the communities they touch.

The conference also focused on outlining the future of the business world and how to better prepare the students to become tomorrow’s business leaders.

“These business leaders are where they are because they’ve provided innovation,” Baddour said.

“As a business student, it made me think about what the world is calling for and how I can contribute to it.”

According to Jack Welch, the former CEO of General Electric, the most important characteristics needed to succeed in the business world are initiative and innovation.

He also underscored the importance of what he called “generosity of spirit,” the manager’s ability to motivate and encourage their team to achieve their full potential.

He advised younger generations to “move faster” and not be so scared to act upon their instincts.

“Ask anyone, no one will tell you they wished they had waited six more months to ask that girl out or close that deal,” Welch said.

“Don’t be afraid to shatter glass.”

Welch encouraged students to learn from everyone around them, mimic the best in everyone and read voraciously instead of getting just one mentor and following only their vision. He urged students to be comfortable in their own shoes and be confident in their own abilities.

He also advised the university to “teach today” in order to stay on the cutting edge and avoid lagging behind.

Lilliam Albizu may be contacted at themiamihurricane.com.

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ALL BUSINESS: President Donna E. Shalala holds a conversation with Jack Welch at the Global Business Forum. Welch was formerly the CEO of General Electric.

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Alan Dershowitz makes case for Israel at Law School

Events aim to celebrate all groups DREAM FROM PAGE 3

“With the unity exhibition we’re getting different ethnicities together, and with the oratorical competition we’re engaging our youth,” Moise said. “It’s not just about being African American or fighting color lines.”

The unity exhibition and oratorical competition are among the organization’s planned events geared toward changing the way people perceive others and focusing on unity and equality. The committee is planning on taking King’s dream of equality to the next level by making sure their events reach as many groups of people as possible.

The event’s opening ceremony took place on Tuesday, along with Obama’s inauguration, and began with a speech by Moise who quoted the words spoken by Martin Luther King Jr. in his Nobel Prize

acceptance speech.

The opening ceremony is the first of many events over the next two weeks, which will include an oratorical competition for high school males, the MLK Day of Service, “The Dream Defined” Unity exhibition, and a discussion forum on King’s beliefs.

The MLK Committee will also be collecting donations in the breezeway which will be presented to the Build the Dream Foundation at the closing ceremony next Wednesday.

The celebration planned for this year will go further than just celebrating historical events. As Moise said, this year’s events will be a “great time for everyone to celebrate, whether you are Democratic or Republican.”

Alexandra Leon may be contacted at aleon@ themiamihurricane.com.

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STAUNCH ALLY: Alan Dershowitz, despite criticism of Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories, strongly believes in its right to defend itself.

Lawyer speaks to enthusiastic crowd

BY SARAH B. PILCHICK OF THE STAFF

World-renowned lawyer and vehement defender of Israel Alan Dershowitz spoke to an enthusiastic crowd in an “informal conversation” held on Wednesday, January 21, in the University of Miami School of Law student lounge.

Sponsored by the Jewish Collegiate Learning Exchange, it was a last-minute event moderated by Rabbi Shlomo Sprung, who estimated that around 150 students and interested community members attended.

Dershowitz, one of Israel’s most passionate and high-profile supporters, is a professor at Harvard Law School and served as an appellate advisor to O.J. Simpson’s defense team. He is also a respected political commentator and authority on the ArabIsraeli conflict, .

Encouraging “belligerent” questions

from audience members, Dershowitz was funny, candid, and extremely well-informed, even playfully imploring one attendee not to “hide behind [his] yarmulke” during a debate over Jewish narrative. He justified his defense of Israel, which he supports “not in spite of, but because of his commitment to human rights.” He was also highly critical of “lefty radicals”, whose high-profile protests against Israel were likened to the Nuremburg rallies. “[They] never marched when Russia killed 30,000 civilians in Chechnya… No one cried ‘war crime’,” said Dershowitz.

“The concept of ‘war crime’ is reserved solely for Israel”. He condemned former president Jimmy Carter, Archbishop Desmond Tutu – who he called a “bigot and anti-Semite” – and the United Nations, which he accused of “holding Israel to a higher standard”.

Dershowitz urged the audience to continue making the case for Israel.

“Do not be embarrassed about defending Israel,” he said. “Israel is in the right.”

Sarah B. Pilchick may be contacted at sbpilchick@themiamihrricane.com.

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opinion cartoon by Tiffany Agam

Editorial

A time to change, serve In the weeks leading up to Martin Luther King Day on Monday, the King family made a point to emphasize the importance of giving back to local communities in the wake of the current economic crisis.

Many give back by serving meals to the homeless, assisting the elderly, tutoring young children, cleaning the beach and stocking food banks. The list goes on.

Even the newly-inaugurated president got in on the act. “I ask the American people to turn today’s efforts into an ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of others in their communities, their cities, and their country,” President Barack Obama wrote on Monday before rolling up his sleeves and working throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Whether you voted for him or not, we should use this time of transition to start fresh, start something new. There are certainly people, not very far from here, that are much less fortunate than each and every one of us. We need to take the lessons we learn in these precious four years and help out. Give back.

Right here on campus, we have our very own Butler Center for Volunteer Service & Leadership Development (SLC). According to their website their mission is “to serve as a catalyst in developing students who cultivate positive social change within their communities as engaged citizens.” Basically, to round off the already well-rounded students in our university community. It’s surprising how few students have actually heard of the Butler Center, but the point is that it’s never too late to start helping out. The Butler Center is our stepping stool and we must rise up. They’re located in room 240 of the Whitten University Center or you can visit their website at www.miami.edu/ learnandserve.

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OPINION

by Christina Sava

Yoga is the perfect activity for college students Yoga. It is all the rage in the healthy living community among people who eat well, get adequate sleep, focus on personal development and don’t drink or smoke in excess. So there’s no way yoga would be appropriate for a college student… right? WRONG! Simply put, the power of yoga changes lives, and no matter your lifestyle, yoga puts you on a higher frequency.

College life is hectic, stressful, diverse, unpredictable and generally unstable for many students. You could be doing a million things at once, and your mind will still be on a million other things that have to get done. The practice of yoga is the practice of releasing tension from the mind and body, of letting go. Consider it a one-hour vacation from the daily grind. Often in a yoga class, the instructor tells you to “let go of anything that was on your mind when you came into this, let go of anything in the past or the future that you are dwelling on,” the most important thing is to be here now, in the present moment.

In that sense, yoga helps with focus; through concentrating on breathing and synching it with your motions, you gain a certain calmness. Constant, rhythmic use of the breath – your life force – helps you through the hardest of postures and the most strenuous of classes. The elation you feel after a yoga class is unlike anything you will feel after lifting weights for an hour or walking the StairMaster like a hamster on a wheel for an hour. This clarity will translate to your everyday life and give you a new perspective. You just might freak out less often.

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And another thing, yoga can be strenuous! Fellas, I guarantee that power yoga, or Yogathletics as it’s called at the Green Monkey Studio in Sunset Place, is ten times more challenging than whatever you are doing at UM’s overcrowded, generally un-zen gym.

For guys and girls, yoga builds lean muscle quickly, as you are stretching your muscles at the same time you are working them.

Yoga helps your posture and improves your swagger. If you already exercise, it is a great complement to your routine; if you think you hate exercise, it might just be the perfect workout for you!

“Yoga has added balance to my life. I definitely have noticed an increase in my ability to handle stress, my quality of sleep and general overall mood” said Sanjay Palta, a senior at UM and the campus director of Green Monkey.

Yoga is for everyone, and the beauty of it is that a beginner and an expert could both get a great workout in the same class. It all depends on how far you choose to take it. If you pick up yoga, your progress is exponential – it is almost instant gratification with regards to seeing yourself become stronger and more flexible. You know we college students are the future, right? Imagine if we all came into the real world with a smile on our face and the confidence to change the world the way we changed ourselves for the better…don’t take my word for it, just try it! Namaste, people.

For more information on Green Monkey Treehouse visit www.greenmonkey.net Christina Sava is a junior majoring in international studies. She may be contacted at csava@themiamihurricane.com.

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“Yoga helps your posture and improves your swagger.”

– Christina Sava, Contributing Columnist

by Dan Buyanovsky

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Looking for some real love Two weeks ago, I ended a three-year waste of time with a girl I never loved. And it’s hard to believe I’m finally writing this…but it’s over.

“We like Bobby and Whitney, except without the kiddies.

We like Pamela Anderson’s career, except without the titties.”

Just a month ago, I wrote something that was supposed to be an opinion piece about relationships, but became more of a personal testimonial about a fading affair. Regardless, like the Yeezy quote above explains, the girl who gave me hardships and heartbreak for the past three years is now in the past.

Now, as I’m trying to move on and be a happy college kid who’s searching for better days with nothing but a hard penis and a keen sense of style (“Am I shallow ‘cause all my clothes designer?”) in tow, I’m running into a few speed bumps.

There’s this funny little theory about college girls – they throw their inhibitions to the wind like that all-too-catchy Natasha Bedingfield jam. And as those inhibitions are tossed out the window, lucky boys with a pack of

Twisted Pleasure condoms and a hint of selfconfidence scoop them up and it’s on like Donkey Kong.

But being a romantic kid who’d rather send a girl a three-page love letter than a drunken text about needing a quick f*ck, the whole “banging college chicks” is coming harder than I thought.

So, maybe the whole fly-by-night lust affairs aren’t my thing. But, what I’ve been struggling with more is figuring out what exactly is my thing. I found a new girl to fall for before the last one was out of the picture, and I’m already questioning my feelings, her intentions and where it’s all going.

Like Mary J. Blige, I’m just looking for some real love. I don’t know if I’ll find it, and that’s probably because I don’t think I’ll ever allow myself to do so. Love’s a tough game to play when you’re not sure if you love yourself yet. And it gets even harder when you realize that no girl could appreciate the things you could do for her.

It’s ironic – I appreciate love songs and romantic films with impractical stories and morals, but I’m afraid of that real romance in my life. It seems like all the hype I’ve seen and

heard left me not knowing what to expect if that real love comes along. Or maybe I just expect too much.

I’ve often heard that nice guys finish last.

But I’ve recently heard that cool guys finish first. So in theory, I’ll end up somewhere in the middle – somewhere between confusion, frustration and a big bottle of baby oil. Until then, I’ll try to rest assured that there’s someone out there dreaming about a good guy with good intentions and not just a propensity to “stick it in.” Though I’ve certainly got that too, I’d gladly curb it for a nice chat.

In the end, I might be too picky and might desire too much from girls who don’t even know what they’re wearing tonight – let alone what they want from the opposite sex. They’ll figure it out one day. Until then, I’ll be waiting and holding onto my super cool mix CDs and pad full of love notes with the “To:” fields still blank.

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So did you do anything interesting during the winter break?

ANDREA ORTEGA Sophomore “I’m here as an exchange student, so preparing was the most exciting part.”

Dan Buyanovsky is a sophomore who loves long walks on the beach. He may be contacted at dbuyanovsky@themiamihurricane.com.

OSCAR VILLALON Junior “I went to Venezuela.

That’s where I’m from.”

by Spencer Carran

Maybe autism doesn’t need to be cured Professor Simon BaronCohen, recognized as among the world’s leading authorities on autism spectrum disorders, recently spoke out against the possibility of a pre-natal genetic test for autism, citing concerns that such information could be used to selectively abort autistic fetuses. Why is this? Is Baron-Cohen a strong pro-life advocate? If he is, he gave no such indication, pointing instead to the benefits of having autistic members of society.

At this point, many people are undoubtedly scratching their heads. According to conventional wisdom, autism is a debilitating lifelong disability that leaves the victim tragically unable to develop basic life skills, and in the popular consciousness it is loosely associated with mental retardation. What benefits could there possibly be to keeping autistics around?

That autism comes with its own set of challenges is undeniable; many autistics have a difficult time navigating social nuances and have difficulty in interpersonal relationships.

Autistics may also be affected by other problems, such as sensory integration disorders or epilepsy, which is much more common among autistics than in the general population.

However, the reality of autism is not all bad. Professor Baron-Cohen previously published a number of studies showing a strong relationship between autism and mathematical ability. Indeed, the prestigious Cambridge University, at which he teaches, allegedly has one of the highest rates of autism in the world.

Other studies have shown autistics shine in spatial skills and pitch discrimination.

A study from the University of Florida uncovered that high-functioning autistics were better than non-autistics at discriminating “false memories.” Keio University Medical School alleges that people with Asperger’s Syndrome have superior fluid intelligence, and therefore are better at abstract reasoning and pattern analysis. Even the hallmark deficit of autism – emotional detachment – may in some circumstances be advantageous. A recent study from Caltech found that autistics, less likely to be swayed by emotion, were bet-

ter able than their non-autistic peers to make rational decisions. Many common characteristics of autism, such as attention to detail, superior spatial skills, attentive memories and an almost-obsessive focus on a special interest, can serve to enable autistics to excel in various fields, most commonly technical fields such as engineering or computer science.

Nor is Baron-Cohen alone in his opposition to a pre-natal test for autism. The nearly unanimous opinion of researchers in the field is that autism has both its benefits and its drawbacks, and that the correct approach is to help autistics cope with their difficulties while cultivating their unique gifts. The continued drive to find a “cure” for autism is misguided at best and, in the words of Baron-Cohen, risks that we may “inadvertently repeat the history of eugenics or inadvertently ‘cure’ not just autism but the associated talents that are not in need of treatment.”

Spencer Carran is a freshman majoring in microbiology. He may be contacted at scarran@themiamihurricane.com.

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MARCELO GADIA Freshman “No, I did not. But I went to the beach and Wet N’ Wild a lot. .”

CLAYTON ARMSTRONG Sophomore “I kind of don’t remember my break” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy.

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BLOWN GLASS: The 58th Annual Beaux Art Festival-Miami’s oldest “juried fine art show,” according to its website, took over much of campus from January 10-11.

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TATTED UP: The Miami Tattoo Expo featured live tattooing, piercing Janary 9-11.

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VINTAGE: Art Deco Weekend, held annually in Miami Beach, took place from January 16-18 and focused on Argentinean themes.

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TOIL AND TROUBLE: Miami’s Shakespeare in the Park performed “Macbeth” in the Grove’s Peacock Park on January 18.

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ROCKING OUT: Folk-rock singer/songwriter Brett Dennen played at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on January 17.

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Check out Fairchild’s 3rd Annual International Chocolate Festival January 24-25

New folkie with an old soul

BY LAURA EDWINS CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Through the struggles of everyday people comes a soft melodic voice soaring with sounds of optimism and hope changing people’s lives, or so singer-songwriter Brett Dennen hopes.

With the recent release of his third album Hope for the Hopeless, Dennen adds to his portfolio of positivism with new folksy upbeat tunes and upbeat lyrics that are easy to sing along to.

Dennen is a California native whose musical career has hit the mainstream, having been featured on Grey’s Anatomy and John Mayer’s recent tour. With musical influences that date back to his parents’ time, Dennen stays true to his old standbys.

“My staples are Neil Young, Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell.”

Dennen said in an interview with The Miami Hurricane, though he admits that he has been listening to a lot of My Morning Jacket lately.

Dennen’s feel-good attitude is hard to escape; critics have compared him to modern artists Jack Johnson and James Blunt and old souls Bob Dylan and James Taylor. His unique voice and thoughtful lyrics bring something new to the modern folk genre.

“My audience is always growing and changing,” Dennen said.

“There’s a lot of struggle out there,” he said. “Everyone has problems, some emotional and some that are much bigger. I try to be a voice of optimism and hope.”

In his song “Heaven,” Dennen sings of a seemingly utopian society where religion, skin color and class do not divide people. For Dennen, writing is a long process full of experimentation and charged with emotion.

“Usually when I get an idea for a song it’s something that just pops into my head,” he said. “Then I live with it a while and think about how I’m going to tell a story.”

Dennen’s personal story shines through his music. Also apparent are his left-leaning politics and his ambition to be a voice of change in a world that he sees as “an emotional struggle.”

While Dennen’s message of hope and change is obvious throughout all of his songs, it is more clearly felt on simple acoustic tracks like “So Far from Me” where he truly excels as a musician.

In a world that can, at times, seem bleak and disheartening, Brett Dennen’s encouraging words, genuine sound and melodic tones gives listeners the hope that maybe his idea of utopia really can be realized.

Laura Edwins may be contacted at ledwins@themiamihurricane.com.

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number of times Florida State defeated Miami in a row before Wednesday Night’s 75-69 game.

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FOOTBALL

Setbacks don’t discourage Hurricanes

Bill Young takes job at Okla. St.

Miami bounces back against Florida State

BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

HOLLY MAX // Hurricane Staff

FLOOR GENERAL: Jack McClinton brings the ball up the court against Florida State. He scored 28 points in the game.

As this college basketball year commenced, the Miami Hurricanes had higher expectations than previous seasons, as evidenced by a No. 16 ranking in the Associated Press (AP) poll. Although the Hurricanes are now unranked, there is still plenty of hope and optimism for returning to the NCAA tournament, very possibly as a high seed.

One of the season’s shining moments was a dominant road victory at historic Rupp Arena against SEC contender Kentucky.

To kick off the winter break, though, the Hurricanes started things off by falling, 91-72, to No. 9 and then-undefeated Clemson.

The Hurricanes then went on a sixgame winning streak and staged an epic comeback against Maryland at the BankUnited Center.

The Hurricanes appeared headed for certain defeat, trailing Maryland 52-35 with 12 minutes to go, but the team continued to battle. A Jack McClinton 3-pointer with 1:31 left cut the deficit to one point. A later long range McClinton 3-pointer with 20 seconds left in the game capped a Hurricane

ACC Standings ATLANTIC

Conf, W-L

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Conf, W-L

Overall, W-L

Wake Forest

. . . . 3-0 . . . .

. . . . 16-0 . . . .

Duke

. . . . 4-0 . . . .

. . . . 17-1 . . . .

Clemson

. . . . 2-1 . . . .

. . . . 16-1 . . . .

North Carolina

. . . . 2-2 . . . .

. . . . 16-2 . . . .

Florida State

. . . . 2-1 . . . .

. . . . 15-3 . . . .

Miami

. . . . 2-2 . . . .

. . . . 13-4 . . . .

Maryland

. . . . 2-2 . . . .

. . . . 13-5 . . . .

Virginia Tech

. . . . 2-1 . . . .

. . . . 12-5 . . . .

Boston College

. . . . 2-3 . . . .

. . . . 14-6 . . . .

Virginia

. . . . 1-3 . . . .

. . . . 7-8 . . . .

North Carolina State

. . . . 1-3 . . . .

. . . . 10-6 . . . .

Georgia Tech

. . . . 0-5 . . . .

. . . . 9-9 . . . .

comeback and victory.

“That is the kind of win you find a way to grind out, win a ball game on your court,” head coach Frank Haith said.

Miami had to follow up their impressive win with a game against North Carolina, who was unexpectedly 1-2 in ACC play. Despite a strong first half, performance by the Hurricanes, North Carolina dominated Miami in the second half with the help of Wayne Ellington, who scored all of his 23 points in the second half, hitting seven 3-pointers and leading UNC to an 82-65 win.

True freshman DeQuan Jones made the second start of his career against the Tar Heels.

Jones’ electrifying dunk in the first half was named the top play of the night on ESPN’s Top 10.

In two starts this season, Jones is averaging 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1 block per game.

“He played well against North Carolina,” Haith said. “He’s a guy we have to get going, in terms of what he brings to the table.”

Miami rebounded from the loss against top rival Florida State last night, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Seminoles.

Senior captain McClinton had a huge game, scoring 28 points.

Senior Lance Hurdle also had his biggest game of the season – 16 points – all but two in the second half.

McClinton is seventh in the ACC in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game, and forward Dwayne Collins is 12th in the conference in rebounding, averaging 7.6 per game. McClinton is also shooting a dazzling .456 from beyond the arc and is averaging close to three 3-pointers per game, both ACC bests.

Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.

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Miami’s defensive coordinator joins staff of alma mater

BY MATTHEW BUNCH OF THE STAFF

University of Miami defensive coordinator Bill Young has decided to return to his alma mater, as he will become the defensive coordinator of Oklahoma State University.

Young played football for the Cowboys from 1965 through 1967, lining up as linebacker and defensive end. He came to Miami last year from Kansas, where his defense led the Jayhawks to their first BCS bowl appearance. Miami’s defense improved dramatically this year, finishing in the top 30 overall.

“It means a lot to me to come back to OSU because I am a graduate, I played there and now we are back as part of the Cowboy family,” Young said after his hiring. “My wife and I are very excited to get back to Stillwater and Oklahoma State.”

Head coach Randy Shannon has yet to comment on the defection of Young, and it’s unclear who will replace him, although there has been discussion of current Georgia defensive coordinator Willy Martinez, who was a defensive back for Miami from 1981 to 1984 and served as a graduate assistant.

Matthew Bunch may be contacted at mbunch@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Scrumming for respect Canes remain winless in ACC play UM Rugby aspires to regain status as top national team

BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

Prop. Hook. Maul. This is not some grossly violent Ultimate Fighting Championship match, these are the sounds of the “scrum” during a men’s club rugby practice on the intramural fields.

They may sound foreign to the average spectator, but they are critical to the game which these students have come to love – even though the university has not always possessed the same feelings.

“In the eyes of the university, we, as a club sport, take second priority to intramurals and other activities,” team captain Ryan Baebler said.

Even though the sport remains the second most popular in the world after soccer, it has never truly gained a following in mainstream America. Still, rugby maintains a presence on college campuses nationwide. The University of Miami men’s rugby team ruled the 1970s and ‘80s when they fielded alumni, professionals and international players alike, touring all over the world.

“We played against sides from all over the world,” said Frank Williams, the team’s coach since 1989 and a former player for UM. “We were, in those early

years, one of the top three clubs in the country.

“We had elite athletes who came from all over the world to play rugby here at UM,” Williams said. “We had more funds to play more games and tournaments.”

For these UM players, recognition is often hard to come by, even on their own campus.

Often forced to practice on the Mahoney-Pearson fields, the club is not always allotted its fair share of respect. Nevertheless, the team remains a cohesive bunch, continuing the rugby tradition of camaraderie.

“Camaraderie is not a tradition so much as a necessity,” Baebler said. “In order to have a good team, you must have good chemistry on and off the field.”

After last season’s success, in which the team placed fourth at the state championships in Tampa, they are eager to once again return to prominence. With six members selected to the United States South team last year, Williams returns one of his strongest rosters in years and expectations within the team are high.

For Baebler and his teammates, the opportunity to play the sport at the collegiate level remains one of their most cherished experiences.

“I came to UM without knowing a soul, but I knew rugby,” Baebler recalled. “These guys became my family.”

Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.

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CHALLENGE: Riquna Williams goes for a layup against Clemson. Miami lost to Clemson 74-68.

Four game skid mars 10-4 start

BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

Things haven’t quite panned out the way the University of Miami women’s basketball team had hoped so far this season.

After starting out strong with a 10-4 record through nonconference play, the Hurricanes have dropped four straight pivotal ACC games and have yet to clinch their first ACC victory.

This past Sunday the Canes

fell to the Boston College Eagles (15-4, 3-1), 62-54. Miami struggled from beyond the arc, making just 1 of 15 3-pointers attempted.

Freshman guard Riquna Williams led UM with 13 points.

Last Monday the Hurricanes had an opportunity to defeat No. 22 Georgia Tech, but gave up their halftime lead, eventually losing 6850. Miami shot just 7 of 28 from the field in the second half and missed 11 free throws.

Freshman forward Shenise Johnson has shown her allaround ability as the team leader in scoring with 12.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. Johnson is 21st in scoring and 10th in

rebounding in the ACC. Johnson is also averaging a solid 4.2 assists and three steals per game.

The high point of the season for the Hurricanes has been winning the UM Thanksgiving Tournament against Austin Peay and Santa Clara.

Even though Miami (10-8, 0-4) is winless in the ACC, the immediate schedule looks to favor the Hurricanes. UM plays host to North Carolina State (8-10, 0-3) tonight and will look for revenge against Georgia Tech (13-4, 1-2) next Thursday.

Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamhurricane.com.

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COURTESY FRANCHESCO MANGERI

DONNYBROOK: Rugby players battle for possession of the ball. UM’s rugby squad was a top team in decades past.

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ATLANTIC

Conf, W-L

Overall W-L

COASTAL

Conf, W-L

Overall, W-L

Florida State

. . . . 4-0 . . . .

. . . . 16-4 . . . .

Duke

. . . . 4-0 . . . .

. . . . 16-1 . . . .

Maryland

. . . . 3-1 . . . .

. . . . 15-3 . . . .

North Carolina

. . . . 3-0 . . . .

. . . . 17-1 . . . .

Boston College

. . . . 3-1 . . . .

. . . . 14-4 . . . .

Virginia

. . . . 1-1 . . . .

. . . . 14-3 . . . .

Clemson

. . . . 2-3 . . . .

. . . . 12-7 . . . .

Georgia Tech

. . . . 1-2 . . . .

. . . . 13-4 . . . .

Wake Forest

. . . . 1-3 . . . .

. . . . 13-4 . . . .

Miami

. . . . 0-4 . . . .

. . . . 10-8 . . . .

North Carolina State

. . . . 0-3 . . . .

. . . . 8-10 . . . .

Virginia Tech

. . . . 0-4 . . . .

. . . . 8-9 . . . .

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Miami’s recruiting class begins to take shape Here’s a look at Miami’s recruiting picture with about three weeks until National Signing Day: Quarterback: Miami has already gotten a solid comBY DAN mitment from A.J. STEIN Highsmith (Flower SENIOR SPORTS Mound, Texas) and WRITER looks to be done at this position.

Running Back: There are three commitments at this position: Bryce Brown (Wichita, Kan.), Mike James (Davenport, Fla.) and Lamar Miller (Miami). Brown, the nation’s top recruit, is the least stable of the three, but my bet is that he sticks with the Canes. This is the top running back class in the nation, and Miller may be the nation’s most underrated recruit.

Wide Receiver: Coach Randy Shannon is in an enviable position: make a dangerous group more dangerous, or miss out

and be no worse off for it. It is arguable that the top two receivers in the nation are Reuben Randle (Bastrop, La.) and Andre Debose (Sanford, Fla.). Both are from the southeast and have interest in Miami.

Tight End: Stephen Plein (Fort Myers, Fla.) is likely to end up at tackle once at UM. This means that the coaches are still looking for a pass-catching weapon.

The top candidate on the board looks to be Dion Sims (Orchard Park, Mich.), although Gabe Holmes (Fort Lauderdale) is closer to home and may be a nice Plan B. Offensive Line: Miami has four commitments currently, but has cast a wide net.

Brandon Washington (Milford Prep) has recommitted after a year in prep school and should be an immediate contributor.

Corey White (Jacksonville) is a sleeper with a nice frame and athleticism. Jared Wheeler (Plantation, Fla.) is a smart player with upside. Jermaine Johnson (Hargrave Prep) originally signed with Auburn out of high school two years ago, but has since switched to Miami. The Hurricanes’ wish list also includes Malcolm Bunche (New-

ark, Del.), Pete White (Washington D.C.), Marcus Hall (Cleveland, Ohio), Andrew Tiller (Garden City, N.Y.), Quinton Washington (St. Stephen, S.C.), Bobby Massie (Hargrave Prep) and Daniel Campbell (Hargrave Prep). This will be the most active of all positions down the stretch as the U looks to add 2-4 more before signing day.

Defensive Line: At the end spot, the Canes have Olivier Vernon (Hialeah) and Dyron Dye (Sanford, Fla.) committed.

Shayon Green (Tifton, Ga.) may visit as well. At tackle, UM has Luther Robinson (Fort Myers) and Curtis Porter (Charlotte, N.C.). The Hurricanes appear done here.

Linebacker: Five-star athlete Ray Ray Armstrong (Sanford, Fla.) is the lone commitment at the position. Greg King (Memphis), Tana Patrick (Stevenson, Ala.) and Sam Barrington (Jacksonville) are other targets.

Secondary: Things appear to be close to done with Prince Kent (Norcross, Ga.), Brandon McGee (Lauderhill, Fla.), Jamal Reid (Mayo, Fla.) and Kayvon Webster

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(Monsignor Pace High). Many project Armstrong at safety. Demontre Hurst (Lancaster, Texas) and Ryan Campbell (Columbus, Ga.) are corners that will visit. Local players Artice Kellem (Gulliver Prep) and Phillip Thomas (Miami Edison High) are potential safety targets.

Overall Breakdown: The Hurricanes boast seven ESPN 150 commitments (one safety, one cornerback, one defensive end, two running backs and two listed as athletes). Like last year, Miami looks to be headed toward landing one of the nation’s top recruiting classes, with the focus, this year, being on the offensive and defensive lines, the running back position and the secondary.

Dan Stein may be contacted at dstein@ themiamihurricane.com

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BRIEFS BASEBALL Team ranked No. 12 in national poll The University of Miami baseball team earned its highest preseason ranking as the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association slated the Hurricanes at No. 12 nationally.

In two other polls, the Canes are ranked No. 18 and No. 23.

TENNIS

SWIMMING/DIVING Hurricanes earn win over Central Connecticut State Miami nabbed 12 of 13 top times and scores en route to a 166-73 victory against Central Connecticut State University on Saturday at the Norman A. Whitten University Center Pool.

Freshman Kelci Bryant won the one-meter diving event after beating out junior All-American and NCAA champion Brittany Viola. Viola took first in the three-meter springboard.

TRACK/FIELD

Men’s and women’s teams both ranked in top 20 The University of Miami men’s and women’s tennis programs open their seasons ranked No. 17 and No. 13, respectively.

For the men, senior All-American Daniel Vallverdu enters the season as the No. 17-ranked singles player in the nation. As for the women, sophomore Julia Cohen enters the season ranked as the No. 8 singles player in the nation, while sophomore Bianca Eichkorn enters the season ranked No. 20. Junior All-American Laura comes into the season ranked as No. 114, but she played at the No. 1 position for the team last season and her ranking is a reflection of her being unable to perform in the fall, due to an injury.

Ahoure breaks 60-meter dash record Senior transfer Murielle Ahoure was named the ACC’s Indoor Track and Field Co-Performer of the Week.

Ahoure broke Lauryn Williams’s 60-meter dash record with a first-place finish of 7.17 at last week’s Kentucky Invitational. Her performance guaranteed her a spot in the NCAA Indoor National Championships in College Station, Texas, which take place on March 13 and 14.

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My boyfriend is just way too attractive for me!

, Dear V, I’m dating a really hot guy. I know, most people would probably wonder what my problem is. He’s too hot! He recently got a gig posing for a charity calendar with his job, and with it comes a lot of public appearances – and a lot of women. While I’m proud of my boyfriend’s success, I’m not so comfortable with all of these ladies grabbing at him and eyeing him like a piece of meat. How can I come to terms with this?

-Side Dish

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Dear Side Dish, The grass is always greener, isn’t it? A woman will dump or flat-out reject a potential suitor because he isn’t attractive enough for her standards. But once she meets a man who has won the genetic lottery, a whole new set of problems arises. Funny how that works!

Physical attraction is nothing at all to be ashamed of. It has, and always will, play a major role in finding a partner – even in the animal kingdom. So, the good news is that your hunk of a boyfriend clearly finds you attractive (and people tend to be most into those who share some kind of physical

similarities). Keep this in mind while you are “coming to terms” with his revealing obligations.

And while I can’t be the one who can bring you to a positive revelation, I am more than happy to point you in the right direction with a few tidbits of thought: First and foremost, you seem as though you genuinely care about the success and happiness of this hot flame of yours. This is a great start! If your intentions are sincere, I am positive that he picks up on them. Sincerity is a wonderful thing to bring into a relationship. If your beau knows that you care so much about his own welfare, then he should also

dear ...

be concerned about yours. Let him know how happy you are for him, but feel free to ask him how he feels about being ogled and pinched by his admirers. Perhaps he is just a comfortable, confident guy who will bear all for the right cause.

Also keep in mind (as cliché as this sounds) that the truth will set you free! By talking to him, you might find out that this Adonis enjoys strutting his stuff for the ladies, simply because he can bask in their admiration. Is this the type of guy that you want to be dating?

Your affection for your boyfriend should be more piercing

than the stares (and fingernails) of his female spectators. With you by his side, he could be reminded that he is more than just a “piece of meat” to someone he cares about.

And do you really think that he will find new love amongst a sea of horny women?

Best of luck V! Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane.com.

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