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PREVIEW VIRGINA TECH HOKIES Tyler Horan could lead the conference in home runs, and the Hokies will rely on his bat as the leader of a solid lineup in 2013. An inexperienced group of pitchers is the question mark surrounding this Virginia Tech team, which would otherwise be an NCAA Tournament lock.
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GEORGIA TECH YELLOWJACKETS The exciting march to the ACC Championship last year means Georgia Tech won't fly under the radar this season. Slugger Brandon Thomas and starter Buck Farmer decided to make another run at Omaha rather than leave early for the MLB.
NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS North Carolina got tripped up on the national stage a year ago, wasting a sparkling 46-16 record by losing in its regional. Colin Moran, the country's 2011 Freshman of the Year, leads a potent offense that has a legitimate shot at a title.
DUKE UNIVERSITY BLUE DEVILS It's unlikely that first-year coach Chris Pollard can recreate the magic he pulled off at Appalachian State. Duke has a soft rotation and little offense. Junior catcher Mike Rosenfeld hit .312 last season, and he will lead a lineup picked to finish in the ACC cellar.
VIRGINIA CAVALIERS Virginia has made two trips to the College World Series in the past four years. Its talented core of experienced arms and consistent hitters – including standout right fielder Derek Fisher – should propel the Cavaliers to an impressive ACC record.
FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES Florida State made it into most preseason top 25 polls, riding the momentum from last year's World Series appearance. The batting order is thin, but pitching will be stable as this squad looks to pull ahead in the conference and improve on last year’s trip to Omaha.
CLEMSON TIGERS Clemson is overshadowed by Florida State and N.C. State in the Atlantic Division, as they lost three players in the first 10 rounds of the MLB Draft. That said, the Tigers would benefit from several freshman contributors and could be a competitive surprise.
NC STATE UNIVERSITY WOLFPACK The Wolfpack made the Super Regionals a year ago, but must address the loss of three of the team’s top four hitters. Carlos Rodon will return after a show-stopping freshman campaign that earned him All-American and Freshman Pitcher of the Year honors.
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BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES Pitching is the biggest weakness for Boston College, which finished 10-20 in the ACC a year ago thanks to a 5.35 team ERA. If the staff improves, the offense might have just enough juice to reach the postseason.
WAFE FOREST DEMON DEACONS The Demon Deacons have completed the transition of Jack Fischer from shortstop to starting pitcher, and he is now considered Wake Forest's ace. He will need ample support to lift the team to its first NCAA Tournament since 2007.
MARYLAND TERRAPINS The Terrapins are in rebuilding mode, and coach John Szefc needs hitters even more than he needs another vowel in his name. Maryland hasn't made the NCAA Tournament since 1971, a streak that is likely to live another year.
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Young players step up in first series against Rutgers Talented newcomers prove key to success BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR
It’s not quite the baby boomer generation, but there’s a youth movement taking place in the Hurricanes dugout. With a roster that features 12 freshmen, six sophomores, two transfers and two starting pitchers that, before Saturday, had never made a collegiate start, it was uncertain how the young guys on the team would handle a bigger workload. With a series sweep over Rutgers under their belts, the optimism has started turning into confidence. Nine first-time Hurricanes took the field over the weekend, with many of them contributing to the team’s success both offensively and defensively. Coach Jim Morris expected big things from his three new starting infielders, and was impressed with their efforts. “Lopez had a good day, he had three hits. Our middle guys played good solid defense. David Thompson got a big hit for us. Hernandez has been very solid for us,” Morris said. “Those are the three rookies that we’ve had to play at this point. I thought our hitting, we swung a lot better in the second game. We’ve got to try and put pressure, we’re not a power team. We have to try and do some things, hit and run.” In the series against the Scarlet Knights, Hernandez hit 3-8 for a .375 average with a hit in each game and an RBI. Lopez reached base in all three of his plate appearances during Saturday’s first game and scored a run. But perhaps most impressive has been the addition of the heralded freshman first baseman Thompson. Despite only having two hits on the season, he leads the team in RBIs with five, often helping Miami score in little ways that don’t show up on the scorecard. After driving in a run on a groundout earlier in the third inning on Sunday, Thompson hit a high popup to second baseman Nick Favatella. What should have been a routine out became more important when Favatella lost the ball in the sun. Thompson, rather than assume he was out, charged safely towards second base and would go on to score in that inning. “To be honest I was going to pinch run for him,” Morris said of Thompson’s
tenacity. “I couldn’t find the heart to do it after he busted it getting from home to second on a popup. But the other guys, they see that.” Thompson admittedly felt a little anxious prior to his first game, but he was able to appreciate the moment. “I was definitely a little nervous at first, but it’s what I’ve dreamt of my whole life growing up in Miami and seeing the Canes play. It’s a real blessing to be able to come out and play with these guys,” he said. “It felt good to produce a little bit and hopefully keep driving in some more runs.” In all, six new Canes recorded their first hit over the weekend. Before the season started, the weekend pitching rotation offered its own share of challenges. With Bryan Radziewski and Eric Whaley, the team’s No. 1 and No. 2 pitchers, out due to injury, the weekend responsibilities were left to sophomore Chris Diaz, junior Javi Salas and sophomore Andrew Suarez. Diaz last season had primarily come out of the bullpen and only had two career starts to his name. Salas had the most experience of the group, serving as the team’s midweek starter for most of the year. Suarez was making his first start after recovering from surgery last year. Combined, the trio pitched 17 innings of scoreless baseball over the weekend, with 12 strikeouts and two unearned runs given up over 14 hits, keeping the staff’s ERA at a perfect 0.00. “These young guys are getting their feet wet playing more, pitchers and hitters,” Morris said. “They’re only going to get better and that’s what you got to have. We’re going to be better pitching wise when we get [Radziewski] and Whaley back in two to four weeks.” Despite the top two guys being out, Salas said it was going to be up to the younger guys to get the job done until they return. “We don’t make any excuses. Right now it’s the next guy up, and when you’re called to do your job you got to do your job. We all play the same game,” he said. “We really miss B-Rad and Whaley, and they’re going to be a big part of the team when they’re healthy and back. For right now, we just take the mentality that we’re a little bit down, but we’re not going to make any excuse. Those are two horses that we’re missing, but we’re not going to stop.”
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Despite Mother Nature’s strongest attempts to hinder the Hurricanes, Miami’s season is off to a hot start. After pouring rain delayed the start of the 2013 season on Friday, the Canes took both games of a doubleheader on Saturday and came away with a win against Rutgers on Sunday to secure a series sweep of the Scarlet Knights. It was the fifth year Miami (3-0) has opened its season against Rutgers (0-3), with the Canes winning the last seven matchups. “I thought we played very well today. We pitched good,” coach Jim Morris said on Sunday. “We played outstanding defense and did a good job with situational hitting. Situational hitting is the way you win games. I think we did some little things that we have to do as a team to be able to win.” With two top starters – junior Bryan Radziewski and senior Eric Whaley – out due to injuries, several newcomers are making their Hurricane debuts. Freshman shortstop Brandon Lopez came up with big defensive stops, junior transfer Alex Hernandez hit in all three games, and freshman David Thompson picked up five RBIs over the weekend. “It felt good to go out and produce a little bit,” Thompson said. “Hopefully I’ll be able to help them drive in a few more runs.” The Hurricanes took advantage of three Scarlet Knights errors on Sunday afternoon, as Miami overpowered Rutgers 7-0. Starting pitcher Andrew Suarez, pitching for the first time since undergoing surgery last season, threw five scoreless innings and was surrounded by offensive and defensive contributions. “It felt really good,” he said. “I didn’t really have my best stuff today because of the weather. I didn’t have a grip on the ball. So I trusted my defense to make plays.” After the Friday night opener was postponed due to excessive rain throughout the day, both offenses started off slowly in the first game of a Saturday doubleheader. The
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SWINGING THROUGH: Freshman infielder Brandon Lopez hits the ball in the infield during Sunday’s afternoon game. He ended the afternoon 0-4 with two strikeouts but was 3-9 over the weekend with an RBI and key defensive stops. Scarlet Knights struck first in the top of the fifth on an RBI single by left fielder Vinny Zarillo. The Canes struck back with three of their own in the bottom of the sixth when shortstop Alex Hernandez hit an RBI single to drive in Michael Broad. Two batters later, freshman David Thompson knocked a two-run single of his own, his first hit and RBI to give Miami a 3-1 lead. Rutgers got three back off of junior closer AJ Salcines in the top of the ninth to put Miami on the ropes, down 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth. But with the bases loaded and one out, pinch hitter Garrett Kennedy delivered a game-winning single to seal the 5-4 victory. “I was thinking, ‘Just get the job done, don’t put too much pressure on yourself.’ That’s what you live for right there,” Ken-
nedy said. “You want to be up there with the bases loaded like that and win the game. You can’t be afraid of anything, you just have to hope for it, and you want to be up for that moment. When [Morris] gave me the call I was so excited and I got the job done today.” The nightcap of the doubleheader was not as exciting an affair, with the Hurricanes scoring twice in the first inning on RBIs by Thompson and centerfielder Dale Carey en route to a 4-1 win. Starting pitcher Javi Salas hurled six innings, surrendering one run on four hits in the seven-inning contest that was shortened as part of the doubleheader. “I had to go out there and get outs. Whether it’s seven innings or nine innings, whatever you’ve got to do to give your team the best chance to win,” Salas said. “I went out there, tried to get outs as quick as pos-
sible.” The weather was unusually chilly for a February opener at Alex Rodriguez Park. Game one on Saturday hovered around the mid-70s, but quickly dipped into the low 60s for game two and remained that way for Sunday’s afternoon affair. “We were freezing when we first got out to stretch. We were freezing all in our jackets, and they [Rutgers] were out in shorts and enjoying it,” senior outfielder Chantz Mack said. “But we didn’t let it get to us. We just played our game ... It didn’t really impact us at all.” Miami will hit the road for the first time in 2013 on Wednesday, when they travel an hour up I-95 to take on Florida Atlantic. The game – scheduled for a 6:30 p.m. first pitch – can be heard live on 90.5 FM or wvum.org.
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FunDay unites community ALWAYS A GOOD TIME: Sophomore Brian Jozefat, FunDay leader, dances with Diane Smith. Saturday marked the 30th anniversary of FunDay. The theme was “FunDay 2013: 30 Years of Fun in the Sun!” More than 300 disabled citizens from around Miami were brought to campus. Each participant is paired with a college student who volunteers to show the participants around to the different activities. Activities for FunDay 2013 included a barbecue, arts and crafts, karaoke, a dunk tank, a bounce house, a DJ, and performances by student groups including Hui Aloha and the Hawaiian Club.
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Freshman remembered for smile, passion
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Eitan Stern-Robbins passed away Thursday
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LADY CANES REBOUND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL RALLIES AFTER FSU MATCHUP PAGE 9
University of Miami freshman Eitan Samuel Stern-Robbins passed away Thursday morning. Stern-Robbins, originally from Cambridge, Mass., lived on campus at Hecht Residential College. According to Coral Gables police, his roommate found him dead. The official Facebook page of Alpha Epsilon Pi at the University of Miami
released the following statement shortly after the discovery: “The brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi are deeply saddened by the loss of our new member, Eitan Stern-Robbins. STERN-ROBBINS He was a bright young mind with a glowing future.” Police believe the student, an 18-yearold male from Cambridge, Mass., suffered from a medical issue. According to a senior administrator at UM, the student died from an epileptic seizure. An obituary published in the Bos-
ton Globe said, “Eitan will always be remembered for his special friendship to so many friends he touched at school and Camp Avodah.” At UM, Stern-Robbins was a new member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. Kenny Esman, the new member educator for the fraternity, remembers Stern-Robbins as “truly a remarkable guy.” Though Esman said he only knew Stern-Robbins for a month and a half, he said his smile was infectious. SEE OBITUARY, PAGE 2
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Course notifier generates buzz Program assists students in creating schedules BY AMILYNN SOTO DESIGNER
Senior Rob Rankin was sitting in BIL 481 when he overheard two students behind him talking about a friend who had made a program to alert him about the availability of certain courses. “So, I said, ‘Okay, I’ll go ahead and make it for everyone to use,’” Rankin said. Rankin is the creator of the course notifier option that the university provides on the school Blackboard page during registration. The program has been up since the fall semester of 2011 and has been used by 2,000 users with 8,000 requests for alerts. Sophomore Gabriela Lins has used the course notifier to help her sign up for courses and map out an ideal schedule that would facilitate her life as a commuter and a work-study student. “The program gives students greater autonomy over selecting courses ... and gives students more ownership of their schedule, and I am extremely grateful for that,” Lins said. The program itself consists of two parts. One part is referred to as Python, and that component of the program actively searches the UM website every five minutes to check for open courses. The second portion, referred to as PHP, checks to see if
those course that have opened up match any of the requests made through the course notifier. “Programming is very useful if you ever have interest in it,” Rankin said. “It has so many applications so you can really develop it rather quickly.” The entire program took Rankin less than three hours to make. Once developed, Rankin began to post a link to his program on various Facebook outlets. These postings then generated about 300 unique visitors with a total of 1,000 course notification requests submitted. He then sent an email to all advisers in the various schools. William Vilberg, the associate director for instructional advancement, got in RANKIN touch with Rankin to promote the program on the UM Blackboard page. Rankin was not compensated for his tool, but that was not his motive for creating the program. “I’m just happy I could help,” he said. “I got a lot of feedback this semester. I’m happy that people are finding it useful and that they’re being honest with things that can improve so that it can improve in the future.” The course notifier is not Rankin’s only program. He also developed mylsn.info, which takes the data from lawschoolnumbers.com, a database of law school applicant information, and synthesiz-
es it into an easy-to-consume format. It also notifies users the moment a student’s law school application status changes. Also available since last fall semester is the UM Campus Cast program, which was done in collaboration with the Atmospheric Science Club, Student Government and the Instructional Advancement Center. Caneweather.com sends subscribers daily alerts with weather forecasts for the day. Rankin, who is a biology and philosophy double major on the pre-law track, has been programming since he was 12. “I found one application when I was young that would do my homework for me and from there, I just found more and more ways to make it useful to now, where it makes money for me,” he said. Rankin is also planning on participating in UHack, a 24-hour app creation event where students will get the opportunity to develop ideas for potential applications. Programming is something Rankin enjoys regardless of what career path he might take, and the course notifier is just one of many products of that enjoyment. “I do it sometimes for fun, sometimes because I find it useful in cases like this,” he said. “Sometimes I’ll have an idea and it’ll be five o’clock in the afternoon, and I hop on my computer and then its like 5 a.m. That’s just kind of a programmers thing.”
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“He’d smile and everyone around him would start laughing,” Esman said. “He was very bright and had a lot of things going for him. He was a leader; he was the first one to help out with anything any time anyone needed help.” Esman also commented on the status of the fraternity, and discussed plans the chapter has to set up a memorial for him at the Alpha Epsilon Pi house. “It’s been a very rough week for us,” Esman said. “He’s going to be remembered for the rest of our chapter history. We give all our new guys letters when they’re initiated … we’re going to frame his letters and put a plaque near it, or something to remember him by.” Esman said he and the rest of the chapter believe Stern-Robbins taught them an important lesson. “He truly taught us that you can’t take life for granted and you have to have a posi2
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tive attitude,” Esman said. Violeta Neff, a freshman at Emory University, was friends with Stern-Robbins throughout high school. “He was part of a really tight-knit group of friends that I was lucky enough to also be a part of, and it really wouldn’t have been the same without him,” Neff said. She said that many of their friends from high school are home in Cambridge for the funeral. “That’s how important he was,” Neff said. “None of us would miss this for anything.” Neff also explained how she and their friends felt about his passing. “I never thought that anyone I know or care about could pass so soon, and now that it’s happened it’s really hard not to be afraid that everyone else in my life will, too,” she said. “... We’re going to work hard, take care of ourselves and each other, and, as cheesy as this sounds, live our lives to the fullest in his honor. He really was an Feb. 18 - Feb. 20, 2013
amazing person and his loss will not be for nothing.” His mother Lise Stern, his father Jeffrey Robbins, his stepmom Erika Robbins, and his siblings - Shoshanna Stern-Robbins, Gabriel Stern-Robbins, Justice McDaniel and Zane McDaniel - survive Stern-Robbins. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Epilepsy Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, in memory of Eitan Samuel Stern-Robbins. Contributions can be made online at childrenshospital.org/giving or checks made payable to Boston Children’s Hospital can be mailed to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, Mass., 02215. For more information on Levine Chapels, Brookline, call 617-277-8300 or visit levinechapel.com. According to Esman, a memorial service will most likely take place next weekend. More details will follow when they become available.
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SCULPTED: Students make art in the hand-built ceramics class taught by professor Bryan Moore. The class only has 12 students, but they are allowed access to the studio any time, day or night, to work on their projects.
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Sculpture program develops art, creativity Artists embrace change while revamping classes BY HANNAH MEISTER CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
The University of Miami’s sculpture program is interested in making more than just pieces that are appealing to the eye. It is looking to make a statement. “Art is extremely powerful and it can do both extreme harm and great good,” said Billie Grace Lynn, a sculpture professor as well as the 3D area head. The program, in the College of Arts and Sciences, aims to teach its students not only about the materials, form and techniques used in sculpture, but also about the significant impact their creations can have on society.
“Some people think sculpture is just about making statues, but modern sculpture can incorporate present-day problems or satire in the work,” said junior Maggie Fragel, who is taking an introduction to sculpture class. “I have learned that taking things I have seen in other’s art has helped me to develop my own techniques and statements in my work.” The new Studio Arts Building at the southern tip of campus is a state-of-theart facility that provides the space and tools for students wanting to pursue different avenues of sculpture. The building, located at 1535 Levante Ave., contains a woodshop, a room for hand-built ceramics and throwing, a welding area and a glass blowing area. The department now encompasses almost every technical and material area
of sculpture. However, it is still a relatively small department in comparison to that of other schools. Students are able to receive training in small classes while still having access to a facility that would commonly be found only in a larger sculpture department. New technologies have been added to the department in order to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the industry. These include a pressure-sensitive table saw and a drill that follows computer generated designs in order to create 3D carvings. “Technology is the industry standard now,” said Leah Brown, a master of fine arts candidate with a concentration in sculpture. “By keeping up with the technology, as artists, we’re not going to become obsolete.” The department aims to create not Feb. 18 - Feb. 20, 2013
only great artists but also great thinkers, according to Lynn. “If art is just for art’s sake, then what does it do for humanity?” Lynn said.
MORE ABOUT THE SCULPTURE PROGRAM The 3D area of the art department includes clay, glass, traditional and conceptually informed sculpture. Students use various processes, including handbuilding, wheel throwing with clay, cast and blown glass, casting, woodworking and welding. Sculpture is also explored through video, performance and installation work.
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MONICA HERNDON // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR STEP IN TIME: Seniors Marquisha Franks and Mitzy Phicien of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) performed at the Greek Extravaganza Step Show Thursday in Gusman Hall. Several fraternities and sororities incorporated the theme, “Once Upon A Time...,” into their routines by referencing classic childhood movies.
A group of UM architecture students are spending this semester consumed with something most people do not think twice about – a toilet. The students are a part of a studio program focused on designing and eventually constructing an eco-friendly prototype for a “mobile bathroom” that can be used in rural areas as well as disaster situations. The structure will include a composting toilet, shower and hand sink. In the future, they think the prototype could become part of a solution to help the estimated 2.5 billion people living in poverty who have no access to a sanitary water and restroom facility. Ariana Ragusa, a fifth-year student, said she is excited to be part of this project. “We see the theory of architecture become the reality of architecture,” she said. “After spending hours and days on the computer you want to put these things that you’ve learned into practice.” Rocco Ceo is the professor who co-teaches the design and build studio course with Jim Adamson, a founding partner of the Jersey Devil design and build group. Now in its fourth year, the group of about 20 students meets three times a week. The studio is not a mandatory part of the curriculum and is open only to fifth-year seniors and graduate students. The students are currently in the research and design discussion stage. Both instructors are passionate not only about using green and sustainable energy but also about encouraging their students to take ownership of every project assigned to them. “This semester we’re doing an off-the-grid composting toilet, shower and sink for a South Dade farmer,” Ceo said. “He has a bunch of farm hands that he hires, but he has no facili-
ties for the workers and needs a solution to the problem.” The “eco bathroom” will serve as a prototype for more facilities that the program hopes will be built in the future. Ceo said that the end goal is to have the mobile bathroom used in disaster recovery and rural areas for people who desperately need access to a bathroom and clean and hot water. Ceo said that the students do not get to decide their projects each semester, but do get to choose the design and ultimate construction of the assignments given to them. This semester the “eco bathroom” project was suggested by Earth Learning, a nonprofit organization, to provide a mobile sanitary facility for Verde Garden Farm. Verde Garden, located in Homestead, focuses on providing job training, life skills and micro-enterprise opportunities for formerly homeless people and others. The farm community partnered with Carrfour Supportive Housing and the Homeless Trust of Miami-Dade County in an effort to establish housing, while Earth Learning focuses on developing the farm and nursery components. “A big part of sustainability is knowing where things come from and where things go,” said Mario Yanez, executive director of Earth Learning. “Part of taking responsibility for our waste and finding ways to re-incorporate them back into the eco-system in a manner that’s responsible is paying attention to them. Things should be visible and educational.” The students on the project share their supervisors’ enthusiasm. “This kind of green technology is what’s really happening now in the field, so getting acquainted with it before graduation is essential,” said Francisco Jimenez, a fifth-year architecture student. Adamson and Ceo like seeing their students grow and take control of the project. “The most appealing aspect of it is the challenge, seeing the students come up with the solution to a problem and then build it,” Adamson said.
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The Asian American Students Association and Chinese Students and Scholars Association are hosting the Second Annual Chinese New Year Celebration 7 p.m. Monday. There will be cultural activities, authentic Asian cuisine and performances on the Rock and University Green. The event will celebrate UM’s large Chinese population, while also encouraging others to learn about Chinese culture.
Several hundred UM students filmed the “The Official University of Miami Harlem Shake” video Saturday afternoon on the Green. Junior Dan Overstreet and senior Alex Appel organized the creation of the viral video through a Facebook event. Students dressed in eccentric costumes danced around the U statue by the Rock with beach balls, hula hoops, tubas and flags. As of Sunday afternoon, the video has
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HORIZONS Applications to be a 2013 Horizons Counselor are due 5 p.m. Monday in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs located in the Student Services Building 21-P. Horizons is a preorientation program, and counselors help new students become better acclimated to the cam-
pus community. Applicants must sign up for an interview date and time. Interviews will be held between Feb. 25 and March 1. The application can be downloaded at miami.edu/msa. For more information, call Assistant Director Jesse Ford at 305-284-2855. Lyssa Goldberg may be contacted at lgoldberg@themiamihurricane.com.
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YouTube fosters community On Saturday, several hundred University of Miami students and alumni gathered by the U statue to film their own rendition of the “Harlem Shake,” the song that has inspired many videos on YouTube in the past two weeks. Within two hours of filming the video, it was uploaded on YouTube and shared on social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. UM’s version of the “Harlem Shake” even made its debut on the 11 p.m. NBC 6 South Florida news and has received more than 21,000 views on YouTube. Though the “Harlem Shake” is now in the limelight, many other videos have gone viral because of YouTube. Recently, “Call Me Maybe” and
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One Internet site has allowed something in one part of the nation to make its way everywhere else. And, it isn’t just videos of college students dancing around or gathered in a f lash mob that spread. Kony 2012 and Invisible Children were two powerful documentaries that started on YouTube, and many other inspirational and impactful videos have followed. Many trends come and go, but the YouTube era has remained strong for the past decade. The site continues to positively impact the entertainment industry and bring society together. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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BRITTNEY RANDALL SENIOR “People being able to come together with a purpose, even if it’s for something like the “Harlem Shake” or environmental policy, is just something positive.”
MAGGIE MCMAHON SOPHOMORE “Viral videos are funny in the beginning, but with so many people copying them and the Internet growing to such a large capacity, they get old really quickly.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com. compiled by
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Richter’s riches await discovery can literally feel the temperature rise from the sweat, desperation, hard work and the focus required to study when I walk into the library. Most college students see the library as a study haven when they are ousted from the noisy dorms, an alternative workspace where a roommate bugs them while they are ALYSSA JACOBSON drafting a paper or a place where CONTRIBUTING they force themselves to focus when COLUMNIST they are unmotivated to work elsewhere. While we may joke about Club Richter with its noisy first floor, I am surrounded by productivity as I walk around the extremely crowded room. While some students may be chatting aimlessly, many more seem to be intently focused on scanning notes or reading a textbook. People come to Richter with a purpose. They get something done and get out. However, many students fail to use these valuable resources for relaxation. While the library is absolutely overflowing with educational journals and texts, people fail to notice the current issues of People magazine placed near the comfortable chairs and
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never glance at the best-sellers eagerly awaiting to be read. While students seem to be reading more than ever for their classes, it is rare that college students list reading books for enjoyment as a favorite activity. More so, with books online and bookstores rapidly reaching their demise, many have resorted to online textbooks. However, when did the library stop being fun? I remember browsing at my local library and leaving with armloads of girly teen books that I couldn’t wait to read. When did the library transform from a place filled with wonders of words to a place full of doom and gloom? While I have been a UM student for more than a year, it never occurred to me to utilize the library to promote relaxation. Granted, most people have no interest in any outside reading after hundreds of pages of classwork. But, what about all of the movies that Richter provides? The library is full of hidden treasures. Students just need to take a few minutes to be willing to explore. It is far more than a quiet place to study. The library can inspire pleasant thoughts in our minds, rather than the typical dread of spending hours on end with our noses in books. We simply need to give it a chance. Alyssa Jacobson is a sophomore majoring in advertising and political science.
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Lance Armstrong controversy should not obscure the good , like many of you, watched the Lance Armstrong confession on the Oprah Winfrey Network and realized something: Lance Armstrong really is a raging jerk. Lance was more committed to providing comedic fodder for late night television hosts than in providROBERT PURSELL ing his adoring fans with a heartfelt CONTRIBUTING mea culpa. The interview was a specCOLUMNIST tacle by all accounts. He never seemed close to being the least bit remorseful, and his demeanor most closely resembled that of a junkyard dog. The interview was surreal in its oddity. It genuinely seemed like he wanted everyone in America to know that he really didn’t care. When a national celebrity goes onto a syndicated network to issue a long-awaited apology, the goal is to come off as welcoming and regretful. Armstrong came off about as welcoming as a sweater made from barbed wire. Despite all of these character issues, the doping and the constant defamation of others who all turned out to be telling the truth, I found myself coming to another realization as the interview ended: I couldn’t care less. Seriously, that’s not a hyperbole. I mean that in the truest sense of the statement. I honestly couldn’t care
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less whether or not Armstrong took steroids or not. In fact, I still kind of like the guy. Now, let me elaborate on that statement. I’m not saying I’d want to have a beer with the guy. I feel like that would somehow turn into some weird chugging contest with Armstrong insisting that he beat me by at least half a beer and telling me how inferior I was to him. But this man, like it or not, was the founder of the Livestrong Foundation and was an inspiration to millions worldwide who have been aff licted with cancer. I still find that to be his greatest accomplishment. Of the past 17 Tour De France winners, only three have gone their entire careers without ever testing positive, being found guilty of, or admitting to using steroids. But really, who can blame these guys? They are being asked to ride a bike through roughly 2,000 miles of hills, mountains and hairpin turns. If someone asked me to ride my bike two miles, the anxiety alone would probably cause me to faint. Yet for some reason, as sports fans, we become shocked each time one turns up a positive test result. I’m not even close to being a casual fan of cycling so for many in the cycling community who are looking at this from purely a sporting perspective, I can understand your outrage and hatred at the jerk from Texas who still seems to struggle to understand he was wrong.
But in light of all of those numbers I just presented, let me present just one more: 470 million. That is roughly the amount in U.S. dollars that the Livestrong Charity has raised to date for cancer research and support programs. Given all of these facts, I can almost understand why Lance lied for so long. The harsh reality, as I see it, is that if he had admitted to doping from the start, none of this progress would have been possible. I understand the appeal, beyond the egotistical standpoint, in elevating himself to atmospheric heights. He almost had to. That’s what got people interested. It’s what got people to donate for cancer research. I’m not saying what he did was right. He cheated his sport and his peers, and for that he should be criticized. But it seems like every day people are trying to ignore the good this man has accomplished. Many have taken off their Livestrong bracelets. Others have even gone so far as to ask for their donations back, saying that they were duped by this false idol in a yellow jersey they had come to worship. Regardless of what anyone’s reason for donating to Livestrong was, the reality of the situation is their money went toward fighting cancer. I think that cause is slightly more noble than a bunch of men in tights riding bicycles. Robert Pursell is a senior majoring in journalism.
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Looking to satisfy your creative side this weekend? There’s no better place to visit than the Wynwood Art District. Wynwood is composed of more than 60 galleries showcasing some of the best paintings, photography, sculpture and multimedia. The art isn’t just for inside gallery walls; the whole area has been transformed into one big canvas as street art decorates Wynwood’s blocks. The monthly Wynwood Art Walk is one of the best times to visit as the community comes together to highlight the local artists, galleries, stores, restaurants and bars that call Wynwood home. The Art Walk takes place the second Saturday of every month and features not only Wyn-
wood staples but includes an array of food trucks and vendors, making the event a must-see experience. There’s a number of Wynwood Art Walk tours to help you navigate through this creative community including a standard Art Walk tour, an Underground Tour designed to showcase eclectic art-spaces around the area, a 30-minute tour of the Diet Gallery, and a Spanish-speaking tour emphasizing Latin American and Hispanic artists. Roam There is another tour company outside of Art Walk that offers a Miami Street Art tour. Local artists lead you by foot or scooter as you learn about how artists have transformed this once-barren warehouse community into an open-air museum. If you can’t find a tour that catches your eye, there’s nothing stopping you from going
out and exploring the area yourself. The Wynwood Walls are at the top of the list for any visit. The exhibit is an openspace gallery devoted to the innovative graffiti and street art movement. A recent addition to the collection is the “Go! Sticker: An Adhesive Experience” that brings the art of “sticker bombing” to Wynwood. The Go! Shop has even become a permanent member of the Wynwood Walls offering stickers, art-related books and more street art related goodies for sale. It’s groundbreaking to see this street art gain such momentum in the art community. Kawaii Universe is another unique gallery bringing cute Japanese-infused works of art. Colorful Koi Fish’s cute cupcakes and lively cartoon creatures create an adorable atmosphere like no other. The
sticker movement can also be found here with many pieces available for sale as stickers. As an added bonus, Kawaii Universe is currently teaming up with Vita Coco, so be sure to grab a free coconut water when visiting as part of their promotion. From the wide array of art lining not only the galleries but the streets themselves, to the range of special events and tours Wynwood incorporates into its community, you are sure to have a unique experience when visiting this prominent player in the Miami art world. The Wynwood Art Walk is located between NE 20th Street and NE 36th Street, and from NW Sixth to NE Second Avenues. For more information, visit wynwoodmiami.com. For more information on Roam There Tours, visit roamthere.com. DESIGN BY AMILYNN SOTO
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Pad Thai offers savory alternative BY JORDAN COYNE | COPY EDITOR ALEXANDER GONZALEZ | ASSISTANT EDITOR
University of Miami residents will do anything to avoid the monotonous dining hall food, typically turning to Miami’s Best or Power Pizza. Why limit yourself to cheese, bread and sauce when you could experience the taste of Thailand with one of the country’s coveted traditions – pad Thai. Check out the top three locations to satisfy your need for something other than Chartwells. Sushi Siam Sushi Siam’s giant dish of pad Thai is like heaven on a plate. Covered in chopped peanuts, the noodles are bursting with
f lavor and never too oily. You can order it with chicken, pork or seafood. But for the slightly more adventurous, the fried tofu absorbs some of the delicious sauce and adds a fun texture to your dish. And with six locations around Miami, you can grab an order to go wherever you are. Sushi Siam is located at 931 Brickell Ave., Miami. For more information, call 786-220-7677. Tani Thai Walking in to the restaurant decked out in Oriental-inspired wall designs and tableware, you are fully immersed in Asian culture and cuisine. The decadently crafted appetizers are just as beautiful
as they are savory. The pad Thai, abundant and steaming, looks like enough to serve two people, but is so mouthwatering it only serves one. Although the $14 entree may not seem feasible for the average college student’s budget, the delectable experience is worth every cent. Tani Thai is located at 12269 S. Dixie Highway, Miami. For more information, call 305253-3583. Stir Moon Conveniently located across campus, Stir Moon offers a variety of Chinese-, Japanese- and Thai-based dishes.
Moon’s menu is based on wok fusion and is known for its signature pad Thai. The pad Thai appetizer portion is enough for one person, while two can share the entree. Moon’s entrees are slightly more expensive with most dishes above $12, but two or three people can split the cost and enjoy a large helping of noodles. Besides the pad Thai, Moon is unique for its “Create a Stir� option. “Create a Stir� allows guests to customize their stir fry depending on the rice, sauces and vegetables. Stir Moon is located at 1100 S. Dixie Highway, Coral Gables. For more information, call 305-663-5881.
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NICHOLAS GANGEMI // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER CHARGING THROUGH: Sophomore Michelle Woods (10) brushes past Boston College players during the team’s afternoon game on Sunday. The Canes won 79-54 to improve to 17-8.
Canes blow out Eagles as Stroman, Wilson score 17 each Team makes push for tournament berth BY PATRICK RILEY STAFF WRITER
After a tough loss to Florida State last week, the Hurricanes were able to redeem themselves Sunday afternoon, winning a physical home game against Boston College 79-54 to move to 17-8 (8-6 ACC). The Canes first drew blood with a Suriya McGuire jumper, but would soon find themselves in a closely contested dogfight with the visiting Eagles. With the score at 27-25 with less than five minutes to go in the first half, Miami was able
to pull away. The Hurricanes used a 13-4 run to close out the half. “I have a very smart team,” coach Katie Meier said. “I have a team that really wants to do what the coaches ask them to do, and we had to feel the game out a little bit and realize how they were scouting us and what their game plan was ... We’ve been talking about wildfire and just one little spark and it can ignite. I thought Krystal [Saunders] had a tremendous first half in terms of just hitting really important shots that they were kind of daring her to take, and she knocked them down.” The second half showed more of the same, as the Canes continued firing on all cylinders to bump up their lead to 27 with about nine minutes to play. The Hurri-
canes were able to impose their will offensively, tying their regular-season best with 79 points scored. It was also the first time since Dec. 20 against N.C. State that the Canes had five players in double digits. One of them was Shawnice “Pepper” Wilson, who scored a game-high 17 points (tied with Morgan Stroman) and grabbed nine rebounds. “I know this game in particular was really exciting for me,” Wilson said. “And it was a game that challenged me, because we were running a defense that I was not familiar with ... I felt that I was out there proving myself to my coaches and my team so I was really excited.” With the win, the Canes have now put themselves into position to finish the Feb. 18 - Feb. 20, 2013
season strong and make a push for the NCAA Tournament. ESPN currently has them ranked as an 11 seed, but with strong showings on the road against N.C. State, Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech, the Canes could climb to an even higher seed. Miami has a final chance to impress the selection committee when Duke visits the BankUnited Center on Feb. 28. It will also mark the last time the seniors play on their home court. Saunders is determined to make it a game they will remember. “I want to do whatever it takes,” she said. “I love these seniors and when we play Duke I’m going to do whatever we have to do to win that game.” THE MIAMI HURRICANE
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Kenny Kadji hit a deep 3-pointer with 39 seconds remaining, but Miami (21-3, 12-0 ACC) shot just 3-for-19 from beyond the arc overall.
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Trey McKinney Jones knocked in the first of his pair of free throw attempts after drawing a charge on Clemson’s Rod Hall in the waning seconds. The Tigers fell to 13-12, and 5-8 in the conference.
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, I have a tendency to get promiscuous when I am drunk. The alcohol combined with my horniness makes me do weird and incredibly dangerous things. For example, I’ll go to a club, and after a few shots of tequila or vodka, I quench my inner-fire with some much-needed sloppy loving. But I want to stop satisfying my libido with these drunken escapades. What should I do? Diary of a Mad, Drunk Woman
Dear Sloppy Seconds, I see that you like to get extremely loud and incredibly close. The alcohol transforms you into a monster-like sex fiend that wants to forget about
the week’s forced sex repression. You have the classic case of the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde syndrome or, what high school teens would call it, the KhloeKardashian-by-day and Kim-Kardashian-by-night affect. The alcohol causes inhibition of your judgment and leads you to make some regretful choices. Thoughts and actions that you would normally repress become the first targets for an easy victim of alcohol abuse. I agree that alcohol can be used to loosen up before hitting the town. You do not want to be that person in the group who your friends invited because they feel badly about your depressing life. Friends want the messy Facebook memories that will be mentioned long until you get married. These experiences are the ones that will make you a legend among your homies. There is nothing wrong with partying. Everyone deserves their fun and an opportunity to blow off
i after can make you feel some steam; but the morning guilty from your alcohol rampage. You might have slept with a complete loser; you may have engaged in some unsavory drugs; or you might have vandalized your neighborhood Dairy Queen for taking over the cool vintage record store. Random hookups are enjoyable, but they’re not a joke. Your harmless makeout session with a “Jersey Shore” wash-up leads to an unforgettable disease. The hook-up with Tony the Tiger (I have met someone with this club name) was greeaattt, yet mortifying. And the embarrassing visit to the gynecologist ends with a confession about spiked whipped cream and some interesting poses. My recommendation is to have fun, but keep the fun in moderation. You’ll eventually have to leave college and enter the real world. Reality doesn’t have room for your nonsense. V
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