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Squeezing truth from trend Juicing doesn’t prove beneficial to health BY JONATHAN BORGE STAFF WRITER
ZACH BEEKER // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER TEARING THE TAR HEELS: Senior center Julian Gamble dunks during the Canes game against UNC on Saturday. The Canes defeated the Tar Heels 87-61 in front of a sold out crowd. The win leaves the Canes with a 10-0 record in the ACC.
Canes take Carolina by heels in win Team nears top five amid historic streak BY SPENCER DANDES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Miami turned a conference challenge into a carnival on Saturday afternoon, demolishing North Carolina by 26 points as the Hurricanes’ ACC crusade reached historic new heights in front of a sold out crowd at the BankUnited Center. Sophomore Shane Larkin led a
fearless group of red-hot shooters to an 87-61 rout Saturday afternoon that lifted Miami’s winning streak to 11, its conference record to 10-0, and its ranking to an all-time high. “When you shoot like that, I think we’re one of the better teams in the country,” Larkin said. “Tonight was just one of those nights when everything was going in.” The Canes built a double-digit lead early on, scoring the first nine points of the game and nailing a flurry of 3-pointers. Miami (19-3) hit 10
from beyond the arc before halftime, including four from Larkin. By the final buzzer, the Hurricanes tied a school record with 15 3-pointers and a remarkable 13-for19 long-range display from their five starters. “All of a sudden they started making every shot,” Tar Heels coach Roy Williams said. “A lot of teams couldn’t stand out there with no defense on the court and make 15 out of 26.” SEE BASKETBALL, PAGE 11
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In a city embossed with a culture asking everyone to feel good and look even better, diet fads and weight loss trends always come and go – the South Beach, Atkins and Paleo diets all held their moment in the spotlight. So while the latest method isn’t extraordinarily new, a slew of recently opened shops and businesses seem to have reintroduced Miami to juicing. Like its name suggests, juicing is basically the process of digesting “nutrient-rich” foods not typically consumed in an average American diet (like kale, celery and other green vegetables) in liquid rather than solid form. Regular adopters of this lifestyle often replace one or two meals a day, several times a week, with a 12- or 16-ounce bottled juice. Others undergo seasonal juice cleanses which involve replacing all solid foods with juices for up to seven days. But what purpose does juicing serve? “Most students juice because they want to lose weight,” said Lisa Dorfman, director of the master’s degree in nutrition for health and human performance program in the department of kinesiology and sport sciences. “Because of fruits and added sugars, juicing may actually add considerable calories to your diet. You may also lose the valuable nutrients found in the skin of foods, like fibers, phytonutrients, antioxidants, anticarcinogens and antimicrobial agents.” According to Dorfman, however, college students could benefit from juicing, primarily because it allows the body to absorb a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals found in fruits and vegetables not typically consumed. It would also help anyone who regularly skips a meal to add calories to their diet. SEE DIET TREND, PAGE 2
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Campus hangout celebrates 40th birthday Rathskeller remains popular hot spot BY SKYLAR FRISCH CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Some might balk at the thought of turning 40, but not UM’s Rathskeller. Its birthday on Monday will give the restaurant the chance to do what it does best — host UM students and employees for food and fun in the sun. On Feb. 11, 1973, the Rat opened for business. Fast-forward 40 years and students and others are still enjoying the same atmosphere – gliders, food and friends – that has defined the popular campus hangout throughout its existence. Rathskeller Advisory Board (RAB) Chair Demi Halmoukos views the anniversary celebration as both a milestone and a transition point in the Rat’s history. “This is the last birthday and one of the last big events in this location,” Halmoukos said. “The next birthday will be in our new location in the Student Activities Center. This is a way to enjoy and say goodbye to the temporary location and prepare for the new one.” Students expressed similar sentiments of excitement. “I’m so excited about the Rat’s birthday and all of the events coming up,” sophomore Maty Beraja said. “Not only do I get to support my friends that pro-
mote it on the RAB, but I also get to celebrate the anniversary of my favorite campus hangout.” According to Halmoukos, RAB works hard to host events. It is in charge of all programming that takes place at the Rat. “The best reward of our hard work is seeing students enjoying the events that we put on,” she said. Halmoukos and the other members of the RAB have packed the Rat’s calendar to ensure that February will be no exception. When the Rat moves to its new and bigger home in the SAC, Halmoukos foresees the return of many events that were popular at the Rat’s former location on the lake. For example, the old Rat used to host “belly busts,” where big-name comedians would come, according to Halmoukos. “It’s been hard with this current location. It doesn’t have the capability for those larger events,” she said. “In the new location, we can go back to some of the events that people enjoyed before ... it is such an amazing building. We want to take advantage of all the new amenities that it has.” Wherever its location, the most important thing is that the Rat remains a special place for students to go, Halmoukos said. “They know their friends will be there and they can go and relax after class and get connected after a long week of work,” she said.
Come one, come all The Rathskeller will celebrate its 40th birthday on Monday. The campus staple will host events to commemorate its anniversary.
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The Rat From noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, students can present their Rat receipts to receive cupcakes and souvenirs like specially-made 40th anniversary cups.
On Valentine’s Day, students are invited by the Rat Advisory Board to ”Stuff a Plush” by picking out an animal, then stuffing and naming it. Students can either keep the stuffed animal or give it to a special valentine. From 4 to 6 p.m. on Feb. 21, the Rat will host a blind taste test outside on the patio. The person that can correctly identity the most items will win a gift card to the Rat.
Despite these possible benefits, Melissa Kaplan, a clinical dietician at the Miller School of Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, encourages students to exercise responsibility while juicing. “Because there’s no evidence showing that juicing is at all beneficial, it’s not recommended to do it for any long duration,” Kaplan said. “Our body has the ability to detox itself through the liver, kidneys, lungs, intestines and skin.” Both Dorfman and Kaplan noted that it’s important to understand the difference between a juice cleanse and juicing. The former is performed seasonally and involves only digesting liquid foods for a set schedule. It is designed to cleanse the system of 2
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toxins; doing this for longer than two or three days can cause nutrient deficiencies, nausea, constipation and dizziness, Dorfman and Kaplan warned. The latter, however, can fit into anyone’s daily diet and can prove to be part of a healthy diet regimen. Dorfman and Kaplan agreed that students could benefit from the extra vegetables and fruits that juicing adds to anyone’s diet, but they warned of the health risks associated with both juicing and juice cleanses. Juicing doesn’t necessarily equate to weight loss, they said. In fact, continued calorie restriction can slow metabolism and can lead to weight gain. Despite the uncertainties surrounding juicing, juice cleanse and detox companies are major advocates of this lifestyle. “If a college student incor-
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This weekend, the SoC hosted PhilAdthropy, a 25hour advertising event where students are tasked with developing creative work for nonprofit organizations. Check out Cayla Nimmo’s photo brief. Interested in a career in media business? Check out Megan McCrink’s story on the Media Management Association.
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porated one green juice into their life on a daily basis, I believe their academic performance would increase,” said Kiki Fries, a certified holistic health counselor and studio account manager at Cold Pressed Raw, a juice cleanse company established last June. “I think that their physical and mental stamina would increase. I think it would be an excellent practice.” Companies like Cold Pressed Raw use organic produce for their juices, which, according to them, contain enough natural sugars, nutrients and calories to sustain a person each day. Like Dorfman and Kaplan, they also warn their clients of associated health risks. “Cleansing is really meant to be done seasonally, to stay out of the doctor’s office,” said Matthew Sherman, owner of Jugo
Fresh, another juicing company based in Miami Beach. “There’s an effectiveness to it, but there’s a danger when you’re using it to answer an imbalance.” After graduating in 2011, UM alumna Brittany Bomnin tried juicing. “By the time I graduated, I realized I had let myself and my carefree relationship with food get the best of me,” Bomnin said. She said she’s experienced significant weight loss since then and also has a new outlook on nutrition. “I was eager for knowledge, and I find I learn by doing,” she said. “I now encourage others who are interested in adopting similar habits to join me on my next cleanse, which I plan on keeping up at least twice a year for good housekeeping.”
The Asian American Students Association celebrates the new year. Check out Bianca Vanrell’s story. Missed the women’s basketball game? Check out Alex Schwartz’s recap. Missed the alumni baseball game? Check out Cayla Nimmo’s slideshow. TWITTER ACCOUNTS @MiamiHurricane @Dear_V @TMH_Photo @TMH_Sports FACEBOOK PAGE facebook.com/ themiamihurricane
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SportsFest sparks spirit CARRY ON: Representatives from Stanford Residential College, the defending champs, display the SportsFest trophy during the singing of the Alma Mater on Friday afternoon. SportsFest officially began Friday with representatives from each residential college and various other teams each having a turn in carrying the torch around the lake. The torch was passed along until it reached the Rock, where the opening ceremony was conducted. This year the SportsFest Committee has decided to drop eight sports from the program. The competitions were scheduled around the two basketball games that took place this past weekend. “We wanted to make sure the events were done with enough time so students could line up for the games at the BankUnited Center,” said Tom Soria, assistant director of intramurals at the Wellness Center.
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Summer program offers research opportunities, flexibility ‘Beyond the Book’ funds student study BY ERIC KEEN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
During a packed academic year, finding the time for research can often be difficult. That is why senior Max Tenaglia, a geosciences major, conducted geological surveys in the canyons of New Mexico over the summer – with funding for his research provided by University of Miami’s “Beyond the Book” program. As part of an ongoing effort to make research opportunities more accessible to UM undergraduates, the College of Arts and Sciences offers the “Beyond the Book” program, which funds selected students’ summer research projects and allows students to pursue unique research opportunities. Now in its seventh year of operation, the program will be accepting applications until Feb. 18. “This program tries to facilitate stu-
dents who are motivated to do original research as undergraduates,” said Traci Ardren, the senior associate dean of academic affairs and civic engagement, who coordinates the program. “Many of our students are already doing research, but this is an opportunity to enhance that, especially if the research requires that they travel, or work over the summer, or do something on top of their regular course load.” For UM students like sophomore Michael Venincasa, who participated in the “Beyond the Book” program last summer, the program allows for a level of research commitment that would have been impossible during the school year. “It was very nice to be able to research for extended hours,” said Venincasa, who is majoring in neuroscience. “During the school year, classes keep me from putting in six to eight hours a day, and so doing summer work allowed for much more productivity.” The “Beyond the Book” program provides a $2,500 stipend to selected students, which can be used in a number of ways.
One of the program’s biggest advantages is its flexibility, said senior Ali Zaman, a neuroscience major. She spent last summer working with specialists at the Miller School of Medicine to improve treatments for Hepatitis C. “Any effective way of learning outside the classroom is something that this scholarship will fund, whether it is research, internships or fieldwork,” Zaman said. “You are not restricted to a location or topic. It is a great way to get students active in the fields they would like to work in.” Although most “Beyond the Book” stipend recipients are aspiring scientists or doctors, the program is not limited to science majors. Last summer’s participants included students majoring in history, economics and anthropology. In fact, the program is open to all freshmen, sophomores and juniors currently enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program is highly competitive, with an acceptance rate of around 30 percent, and requires a brief application and Feb.11 - Feb.13, 2013
faculty recommendation. Nevertheless, the effort is one worth making, said senior Annie Siassipour, a biology major who spent last summer researching invertebrate neuroanatomy with the program. “This was a great opportunity for me, and I encourage other students to apply,” she said.
FOR MORE INFORMATION WHAT: “Beyond the Book” program, offered by the College of Arts and Sciences to fund selected students’ summer research programs WHEN: Applications for the program are due Feb. 18. For more information about the “Beyond the Book” program, and to download the application form, visit as.miami.edu/scholarships/ beyondthebook.
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SYMPOSIUM The 2013 Classics Symposium will take place Friday at the Lowe Art Museum and other locations throughout campus. UM faculty and distinguished speakers will participate in the event. The event will also feature an ancient Greek play titled, “The Clouds.” For more information, visit as.miami.edu/ classics/events.
Future of 10-year-old course is uncertain BY LYSSA GOLDBERG | ASSISTANT EDITOR ASHLEY MARTINEZ | COPY EDITOR
This spring semester marks the 10-year anniversary of President Donna E. Shalala teaching the U.S. Health Care Crisis: The Politics of Health Care Reform course. But, it will not be offered spring 2014, because Shalala will be taking a break to focus on the Momentum 2 campaign by traveling to raise funds. According to Shalala, whether the class will be offered in spring 2015 or thereafter has not yet been determined. “Now that health care reform has passed and since I don’t expect the policy to change, I’ve got to retool the class,” she said. “So I’ll take some time off before I teach it again.” Shalala, who served as the Secretary of Health and Human Services under former President Bill Clinton, brings a unique perspective to the class by offering personal insight into the healthcare decisions of that time. “I think it’s a pretty big deal and it’s really great to receive this kind of lecture from her,” sophomore Katherine Fine said. “Not just because she’s the president, but with her history
ENN TEST The University of Miami will conduct a full-scale multicampus test of its Emergency Notification Network (ENN) between 1 and 2 p.m. Wednesday. As part of the test, ENN messages will be sent to every member of the University of Miami community who has registered his or her personal contact information on myUM. All messages sent as part of this exercise will indicate that it is a test. Stephanie Parra may be contacted at news@themiamihurricane.com.
and knowledge and all her credentials, being that she was in the Clinton administration, she’s very knowledgable, so it’s a really great experience.” The class covers topics such as public health, health disparities, ethics and patient safety. It is also known for the prominent guests speakers Shalala brings to see her students. Among them are Bill Clinton, who surprised students on President’s Day in 2012 and lectured them about a variety of health care issues, and Dr. Mollyann Brodie, the director of Public Opinion and Survey Research at the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. When Shalala began teaching the class in 2003, former president George W. Bush was in office, and the politicians at the time were starting to debate whether there should be a prescription drug benefits component to the Medicare program, according to Shalala. That was the issue the class focused on for the semester. “The course has changed as health care policy has changed over the decade,” she said. This spring, Shalala will highlight government spending on health care in relation to the federal deficit. “Every single class I’ve taught here has had some big debate,” she said. “Our debate is going to be on the deficit.” Third-year law student Barclay Gang has worked as a teaching assistant for the class this
and last spring. Throughout her time, she has enjoyed the surprises as much as the students. “Working for President Shalala is an honor,” Gang said. “She’s an incredibly brilliant administrator and lecturer, and she cares deeply for all of her students.” Gang assists Shalala by acting as a researcher, ensuring that the course material is updated every semester to make sure students are staying as current as possible. As another way of staying up-to-date, Shalala encourages her students to sign up for Kaiser Health News, an organization that sends daily alerts about the latest news in healthcare policy and politics. “By 7:30 a.m. she’s read all the alerts. She said if we read the alerts every day, we’ll really understand healthcare,” sophomore Caroline Levens said. “Her passion carries over, and it takes a lot from a professor to inspire her students to get a text about healthcare every day.” The students in the class represent a very broad range of backgrounds and majors, which brings a unique aspect to the course, according to Gang. “It’s amazing to watch such a diverse group participate in a conversation about healthcare. I think our country could learn a great deal from our students,” she said. “If President Shalala could only teach the rest of the country, we’d be in good shape.”
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Diversity in classrooms improves rankings, experience Multinational students find comfort, niche BY ASHLEY ZIMMERMAN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
University of Miami has been praised for its diversity and ranked No. 1 in the 2011 Princeton Review for “race/class interaction” out of 377 colleges. To recruit top international students, UM dispatches multilingual counselors from the Office of International Admissions to more than 60 cities around the world, reaching out to prospective Canes in person. Exceptional students are exposed to the Cane world through high school visits, college fairs and student interviews in various countries. This process entails students and family members meeting with counselors and academic advisers; in most instances, the discussions are conducted in English since the students need to be proficient to succeed at UM. While some in the UM community might think more and more international students are 4
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enrolling in recent years, admissions officials say that’s not the case. According to Juan Alvarez, senior associate director of international admissions in the Merrick Building, the overall numbers have remained steady over the years, with students from outside the U.S. making up roughly 14 percent of the student body. The biggest change, though, may be where they are coming from. “Some countries have increased over the years; China, for example, has brought in more students recently,” he said. Chinese students make up the largest undergraduate group, according to the international admissions’ site. There are six times as many students from China as there are from the next largest group, Venezuela. Rounding out the top 10 countries for international students are Saudi Arabia, India, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Spain. Unless applying for an academic scholarship, SAT scores are not a requirement for those students. In most cases, the university is looking at their GPA. “Most of our students are in the top 10 percent within their secondary school class,”
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Alvarez said. When recruiting students from around the world, Alvarez stresses the importance of making sure the student is a good fit for UM. “We need to make sure that the student will be successful here,” he said. “UM is not for everyone.” Two English-proficiency tests – TOEFL and IELTS – are factors in determining the admission of international students. “Most of these students interested in coming to UM have at least basic English skills,” Alvarez said. “However, if a student is academically exceptional, but fails to earn the required scores for the [language] exams, they may be admitted on the condition that they sign up for mandatory English courses.” The language barrier is a challenge for some international students. When asked what the hardest part of studying is at UM, freshman YueYing Tu from China said, “Language. Talking with people,” and then added, “I’ve been studying at IEP for one semester. It helps a little.” Both UM’s academic standing and its diversity ranking were key reasons that attracted
her to come the university. Stressing diversity on campus has helped create a comfortable atmosphere for students from other countries. Another important factor is COISO, the umbrella organization for international students. Activities such as the International Student Olympics and International Week also help make students feel more at home. “Adjusting is easy because there are so many students from all around the world,” said Sasha Di Sipio, a junior from Melbourne, Australia. “The hardest part is missing my family, friends and boyfriend.” Diversity is a two-way street, Alvarez noted. While UM is a great experience for international students, American-born students also benefit. “You’re able to be in a class with international students and learn firsthand from students around the world,” Alvarez said. While financial aid is not available for international students, a limited number of academic scholarships are offered. For a full listing of these scholarships, visit miami.edu/ int-scholarships.
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On Sunday, The Miami Hurricane editorial board met with the members of the two Student Government (SG) tickets, One of U and the Power of U, who are running to be the next faces of our student body. Both One of U and the Power of U exemplified the want to leave a legacy on campus and the skill set needed to do so. However, Power of U has a stronger foundation to instill change. No one is a fan of unfulfilled promises. Power of U understands that as three individuals they cannot achieve their ideas alone. But as leaders they have the power to instill passion, drive and motivation in the student body. Though Power of U has a variety of initiatives, three of
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BRITTNY MAJOR GRADUATE STUDENT “I’ve been here since 2005, and I’ve seen a lot of presidents come and go and only a few have really made an impression, like Brandon Mitchell. So visibility on the campus, dedication to serving the student body and their concerns, and innovative ideas are the most important.”
CYNDI HOPPLER FRESHMAN “Someone who’s a good leader, really involved on campus, and really reaches out to the students.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com. compiled by
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Focus on progress rather than past lack History Month is an ideal catalyst in bringing ideas of equality into fruition. Undoubtedly, racial progress has been made since the Jim Crow-era of segregation and unequivocal brutality, but the work is far from complete. This month of celebration typically showcases re-enacted events, CHRISTOPHER IVORY videos of the “I Have a Dream” SENIOR speech, and historical facts. Rather COLUMNIST than reflect and scapegoat on the accomplishments of past activists, Black History Month should assess the present state of African Americans and implement plans to manifest success for a group whose ancestral labor was instrumental in America becoming the global powerhouse it is today. The collective state of an entire group must not be blinded by the success of the few high-achieving outliers. Surely Justin Timberlake’s and Beyonce’s global superstardom is not indicative of the status of the remaining ‘N Sync and Destiny’s Child members, right? The same school of thought applies to African Americans today. Recently, we have seen more African Americans in college, on Wall Street, and, most notably, in the White House. However, such success is marginal in comparison
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to the greater African American population, which is behind nearly all other racial groups in the U.S. According to the U.S. Census, 27 percent of African Americans live below the poverty threshold, the greatest ratio of all races. They also have the lowest household income and net worth for individuals and families. Numbers may mislead, but they do not lie. This month should not be a compressed history lesson, but a time to orient solutions toward improvement. Activists and interested policy makers must utilize forums to transcend concerns of black Americans to society for social and legislative support. By implementing initiatives to increase college-recruiting efforts for prospective black students, expand resources for small business ownership in predominantly black neighborhoods, and reduce senseless gun violence in black neighborhoods, everyone wins. Increasing opportunities for blacks in professional sports did wonders, so why can’t the same hold true for our socioeconomic infrastructure? Before we identify with any race or ethnicity, we are human beings all the same. Helping black citizens only benefits the state of our nation. Black History Month can be the facilitator to put this progress in motion. Christopher Ivory is a second-year law and M.A. journalism student. Feb.11 - Feb.13, 2013
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Fr O Ze N Dr Ea M Chill-N uses classroom skills, liquid nitrogen to create cool treats PHOTOS BY HOLLY BENSUR // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER CHEMISTRY COLLIDES WITH ICE CREAM: Junior Chuck Woodard teamed up with recent UF graduate Danny Golik to open the first liquid nitrogen ice cream shop in the Miami area last fall.
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Chill-N, a periodic-table menu hangs on a brick wall and fog occasionally fills the crevices of the Pinecrest store. Customers stream in to try something unusual – ice cream treats made to order with liquid nitrogen. The founder of the store, Chuck Woodard, isn’t a typical business owner. A junior majoring in finance at the University of Miami, Woodard, 21, and his business partner Danny Golik opened the first liquid nitrogen ice cream shop in the Miami area last fall. “When I first tell people I own a business, they don’t understand the concept,” Woodard said. “They always ask first if I’m in school.” The idea for starting the business began when he was a freshman. “Friends of mine told me of a similar concept in Orlando of liquid nitrogen ice cream that they were mixing in a converted mechanic shop,” Woodard said. Initially, Woodard knew nothing about the food or restaurant industry, so he began by looking up ice cream recipes and buying a nitrogen tank to put in his garage. From there, he tested ice cream recipes with liquid nitrogen for four months. 8
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“I lived with five guys and when I made ice cream, that’s all we would eat,” Woodard said. “The first flavor I made was vanilla.” When making ice cream, the faster it freezes, the smaller the ice crystals. The smaller the crystals, the smoother and creamier the ice cream tastes. The liquid nitrogen flashfreezes it like a cooking gas, except it is really cold – around minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit. “Ice cream is abused in a freezer,” Woodard said. “With liquid ni-
trogen ice cream, it’s like it was made in the Ben and Jerry’s factory and it’s coming straight off the production line, so you get the freshest product.” To pursue his idea, he looked for a partner and found one in Golik, a recent graduate from the University of Florida. Both went to the same high school, Westminster Christian School. Golik, 25, was also an entrepreneur starting his own audio products company called Neuhaus Labs in 2009. “He is one of my smartest
FREEZE FRAME: Nutella is the most popular flavor of ice cream at Chill-N.
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friends and I thought he would bring a lot of value to the business,” Woodard said. Originally, Woodard and Golik wanted to call the shop Brain Freeze, but 7-Eleven had that name trademarked. So Woodard went with something he had used in a high school business venture. “I used to make print T-shirts in high school called Chill-N and sell them from the back of my car,” Woodard said. Since the store opened about five months ago, Woodard, a fulltime student, occasionally finds it hard to manage the business and school, but he said he takes it week by week. One of the most popular flavors is Nutella, but customers can choose from a variety of flavors as well as toppings, which are presented on the periodic table menu. “Our ice cream and frozen yogurt is very customizable,” Woodard said. “Every time we think of something new we say, ‘Let’s try it,’ and then put it out in the shop.” The liquid nitrogen ice cream has attracted customers from all over Miami. Some of the most devoted customers have taken their commit-
ment to the next level. “I would always go in for yogurt, so one day I just asked to work there,” said Andrya HernandezRobles, a senior at Palmetto High School. “I saw how cool they were and imagined how much fun it would be. If I was going to get a job, I wanted it to be there.” Golik and Woodard are now investing in new nitrogen systems and working at expanding the store. They also would like to start a franchise so more people can taste their product. They hope to open locations up in South Miami and Aventura. “I’ve always been entrepreneurial-minded and, as cheesy as it sounds, it’s a dream come true,” Woodard said.
IF YOU GO WHERE: Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream, 8271 SW 124 St, Pinecrest WHEN: 2 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 2 to 11 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p. m. Saturday; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday
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ZACH BEEKER // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER BLOWING THE BRASS: Dan Regan of Reel Big Fish plays his trombone at Revolution in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night. He has been playing with the band for 19 years. The band is touring in promotion of its new album, “Candy Coated Fury,” their seventh album.
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number of 3-point shots made by the men’s basketball team on Saturday, matching a school record.
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Current team bests alumni in annual kickoff game 5-3 win highlights Saturday’s FanFest BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR
Saturday evening was the unofficial start to Hurricanes baseball, with the team hosting its annual Alumni Game and FanFest within the friendly confines of Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field. The 2013 Hurricane squad got the better of the former players, coming away with a 5-3 win. More than 40 former Canes were in attendance, spanning more than six decades of baseball and including current MLB players such as Jon Jay, Gaby Sanchez and Yonder Alonso, among others. It was also an opportunity for the current Canes to face off against some former teammates, including last year’s starting shortstop Stephen Perez and closer E.J. Encinosa. “It’s fun to see all the guys, find out what they’re doing. You don’t always get to see them that much,” coach Jim Morris said following the game. “It’s always fun to see Yonder, he had a big game swinging the bat. Watching him, you can see why he’s in the big leagues. All those guys are fun to watch and catch up with.” The 2013 Canes struck first, picking up runs in each of the first two innings. Junior centerfielder Dale Carey hit an RBI single to drive in junior Tyler Palmer for the first run of the game. The team struck again in the second when, after a leadoff single by third baseman Brad Fieger, infielder Michael Broad hit a double off Encinosa to extend the lead. The alumni struck back in the top of the third. After back-to-back walks, Alonso nailed a two-RBI double off starting pitcher Andrew Suarez to bring in brothers Paco and Danny Figueroa. Broad hit a leadoff home run to left field in the fourth to give the 10
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CAYLA NIMMO // PHOTO EDITOR LET IT SLIDE: Junior infielder/outfielder John Lawroski tries to move out of the way to keep from getting hit by the ball during the annual alumni game on Saturday. The 2013 Canes walked away with a 5-3 win over the alumni team, which spanned six decades of players.
Canes the 3-2 lead. Miami added another two in the sixth inning, and although the alumni scored once more in the seventh, the current Canes were able to hold on to their lead. After the game, Morris praised the performance by Suarez, who gave up two runs in three innings with three walks and no strikeouts. Morris emphasized the importance of pitching and defense as the season kicks off. “I thought starting out there, Suarez got out of some jams. The game all starts with pitching so you have to be able to do that,” Morris said. “[Suarez] threw good, AJ [Salcines] threw good. Our defense has got to be solid and I think it
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will be solid.” Although it was an unofficial game and the statistics won’t count toward the season, the exhibition gave the current squad an opportunity to face opposition in a gametype setting before the regular season begins on Friday. “I think it’s great when you get to play against other people. Some guys play good in games against other people or in real games versus intrasquad games,” Morris said. “I think that was it, just watching them play as a team was important today.” The FanFest, which was open to the public, also included autograph signings from the coaches and players, as well as face paint-
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ings and bounce houses for the children in attendance. The event traditionally gathers a group of committed fans, but Morris mentioned the event may have been boosted by the timing of the Canes basketball game against North Carolina just down the road. “I thought we had a really good turnout. The timing was great because the basketball game ended, and right when it ended we were starting off,” he said. “It was fun to see people again and sign stuff for them.” The regular season begins on Friday night when the Hurricanes welcome the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to Mark Light Field at 7 p.m. Every Miami baseball game
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Heat stars among sold out crowd for blowout BASKETBALL FROM PAGE 1
Miami shut down Carolina’s vaunted offense, which ranked third in the nation with 79.1 points per game. James Michael McAdoo leads the Tar Heels (16-7, 6-4 ACC) in scoring with 14.9 per game, but he managed just six points on 3-of-12 shooting. Hurricanes center Julian Gamble tallied four blocks and remained out of foul trouble as the anchor of a Miami defense that kept North Carolina off the free-throw line until well into the second half. “It’s crazy,” said senior guard Durand
Scott, who scored 17 points. “I see how great of a team we can be. We’re just rolling.” Saturday was the kind of thrilling performance that brought another capacity crowd to its feet, which included Miami Heat superstars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and former Hurricane James Jones. After Larkin’s alley-oop off the backboard to a trailing senior forward/center Kenny Kadji, even James and Wade leapt out of their courtside seats. “It’s a great feeling knowing that people at that level actually realize what you’re
doing down here,” said Larkin, who finished with a team-high 18 points and nine assists. “Even though they’re on the professional level, they still have enough respect to come watch college kids.” Miami set a school record for ACC victories in a season – and there are eight games left on the schedule. The Canes’ stellar play on the road led them to a No. 8 AP ranking a week ago, and two blowout home wins almost guarantee that Miami will climb into the top five for the first time in program history. No. 1 Indiana, No. 2 Florida, No. 3
Michigan and No. 5 Kansas each suffered losses to unranked opponents over the last week. While the polls have reflected a large degree of instability this year – the topranked team has fallen in five consecutive weeks – Miami has been a model for consistency. “The guys just never let up,” head coach Jim Larranaga said. “And that is the mark of a good team.” The Canes travel to Tallahassee for a 7 p.m. meeting with the Seminoles on Wednesday, and will then head to Clemson for a Sunday matchup that tips off at 6 p.m.
MEN’S TENNIS
Team dynamic, focus lead to victory over Ragin’ Cajuns Win clinched in the sixth court matchup BY KRISTEN SPILLANE SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
Each time coach Mario Rincon is asked about his tennis team, his answer always includes the underlying theme of “team over individual.” No matter age, experience or ranking, Rincon always insists that each player is vital to the team’s overall success. Friday’s 4-3 win over the LouisianaLafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center could not have exemplified Rincon’s team dynamic any better. The deciding point came down to the sixth court matchup between Miami freshman William Albanese and Louisiana-Lafayette’s Hunter Goertz. Albanese battled back after dropping the first set, clinching the last singles point and the win for the Canes with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory. “He was killing me in the first set and coach Dickson came over, and really just told me I would have to out-fight him, and he would wear down, and he did,” said Albanese, a Parkland, Fla., native. Albanese said he had never experienced this kind of game-deciding situation in his college career. “Other than coach Dickson, who was on the court, I just tried to block everybody else out,” he said. Rincon had nothing but praise for the way the freshman handled a stressful situation. “The other guy was a freshman too, so that was encouraging. And I knew that William was bringing a lot of experience here,” Rincon said. “He is very good under pressure, he is very calm. I thought we
would probably have the upper hand.” The Hurricanes found themselves with an early deficit when the No. 3 doubles pair of junior Diego Soto and sophomore Henrique Tsukamoto picked up an 8-4 win over Louisiana-Lafayette. Senior Victor Mauz recorded the first point of the day for the Hurricanes, winning his match over Jarred Wynan 6-2, 6-2. Mauz has been putting in extra practice time with Rincon to improve specific elements of his game. “I’ve worked a lot on my forehand, especially with Mario. I came twice, earlier than the other guys to work on that, and on my serve, also my first serve,” Mauz said. “It worked very well today to make that first serve, I was happy that the work paid off.” In addition to the points contributed by Mauz and Albanese’s singles wins, junior Gabriel Flores and sophomore Wilfredo Gonzalez each won their matchups. Flores defeated Lousisiana-Lafayette’s Jake Wynan 7-5, 6-3, while Gonzalez clinched his singles point 6-3, 7-5 over Edgar Lopez. “It was as close of a match as it can be, all the guys fought hard and competed really well,” Rincon said. “I’m just very proud of the group, they are a great bunch to work with, and it was a really good day for us. Without a doubt a big win for us at home.”
IF YOU GO WHAT: Canes vs. North Florida WHERE: BankUnited Center WHEN: 11 a.m. Feb. 24 ZACH BEEKER // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER RETURNING: Senior Victor Mauz returns a serve in Friday’s 4-3 win over the Ragin’ Cajuns.
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