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Vol. 91, Issue 36 | Feb. 21 - Feb. 24, 2013

COMMUNITY

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Plans for overpass not yet concrete

ILLUSTRATION BY CARLOS MELLA

Parties still in negotiations

BY RIANNA HIDALGO STAFF WRITER

As students cross the intersection of U.S. 1 and Mariposa Court to grab a sandwich from Bagel Emporium or meet friends at T.G.I. Friday’s, they may not realize something is missing — the pedestrian overpass that was promised after UM student Ashley Kelly was struck and killed by an SUV that ran a red light in 2005.

Almost seven years later, the project appears to have green

lights all around, from almost $6 million in funding at the federal and state level to an approved Mediterranean-style design.

But Miami-Dade County (MDC) is facing a new hurdle — the acquisition of the northwest corner of the University Centre parking lot, needed to create the overpass landing.

“We are at an impasse with the owner,” said Albert Hernandez, assistant director of engineering, planning and development for Miami Dade Transit (MDT).

On Jan. 29, the property owner rejected the county’s final offer of $1,853,900 for the corner of the lot, which includes approximately

five parking spots.

“We are very disappointed that we have an unwilling seller,” said Dr. Pat Whitely, vice president for student affairs. “Everyone is committed to seeing this come to fruition.”

According to the owner’s attorney, Toby Brigham, the overpass would be detrimental to business, blocking advertising and disrupting access. A primary concern is the obstruction of roadside visibility to drivers who may be potential customers.

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Election results postponed Candidates go to trial for violating campaign rules

BY JORDAN COYNE COPY EDITOR

As Student Government (SG) Elections Commissioner J. Alexander Barletto ascended the Rock Wednesday evening, students who were eagerly awaiting the results of SG’s new president, vice president and treasurer were disappointed when the announcement was delayed due to election code violations.

Claims were filed against both the Power of U and One of U tickets, Barletto said.

The two trials, held Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. in UC 211, were closed to the public due to the sensitivity of the issues and the involvement of the Dean of Students Office (DOSO), according to SG Chief Justice Sean Norris.

The first trial investigated allegations against Power of U’s graphic campaigning codes, Norris said.

“An individual student came to Elections Commission and said that they had received ... a mass email from someone supporting [Power of U],” he said.

According to Section 5-1.4 of the SG’s Election Codes, all graphic campaigning materials, including emails sent over listservs, must be approved by the Elections Commission. The aforementioned email was not.

After deliberation, the Trial Court can allocate up to 20 points per violation based on the severity of each infraction. The accumulation of 20 or more points will result in the immediate disqualification of a ticket. Any points allocated to individual candidates within or associated with a ticket will be charged to the ticket as a whole.

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ALUMNI

Former students offer trip down memory lane Love, pride for UM drives faculty

BY ERIKA GLASS COPY EDITOR

Bleeding orange and green is something that has become somewhat commonplace at the U – but some professors have taken this sentiment to new heights.

Alumni faculty members like Donn Tilson and Michael Werner have spent their educational and professional careers at the university calling campus their second home.

Back when the Cosford Cinema was called the Beaumont, when limestone steps surrounded Lake Osceola and the Toppel Career Center was a bowling alley, Tilson was an undergraduate student at UM. “I love being here because it’s always felt like home, it’s about the only way I can describe it,” Tilson said.

Back to the U “I graduated twice from the University of Miami and it’s not like I couldn’t get it right the first time, but I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in English and journalism in 1972 and with my master’s degree in public relations in 1986,” Tilson said.

Tilson, now an associate professor of public relations in the School of Communication, always dreamed of being a

teacher.

After a 17-year career as BellSouth-AT&T’s public relations manager, Tilson said he wanted to go back to what his original love was. When UM began looking for a PR lecturer, Tilson jumped at the chance. “… Everything kind of came together, so before you knew it I was on the faculty. Then ultimately I earned tenure … well, here I am,” Tilson said.

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Destiny decides Of the many professors at the university who are alumni, not all of them planned on coming back to teach.

Michael Werner, a lecturer in the department of accounting, said he lucked into his major.

“The reason I selected accounting was very scientific,” Werner said. “My roommate thought it was a good idea, so he was taking accounting courses and I was well, ‘Count me in.’”

He spent his career working as an accountant for several corporations until 1984 when he joined his family business as president and CEO. He began teaching at UM shortly after that.

“I had a little CPA practice

with somebody on faculty here … and he said, ‘Man, I’m retiring from UM, so you know if you wanted to teach there, you ought to go talk to them,’” Werner said. “I’m not sure why, but they gave me quite a few courses to teach. More than I wanted to teach at first. And then within a semester, I was on full-time at the University of Miami.”

Werner said he never really thought about teaching at UM but often wondered about the faculty experience.

“When I was going to school here, I thought, ‘Wow, it would be really something to be one of these professors’ … Back then, they had the little faculty parking stickers on their bumpers and I thought, ‘ M a n , someday I would like to have one of those,’” he said.

Trip down memory lane Both Werner and Tilson said they enjoyed their undergraduate experiences. Werner expressed that he wished he had done some things differently.

“I was working a lot and I didn’t have the typical student experiences,” Werner said. “I was here for a time and then I would run off campus and work … I wish I had done more.”

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Tilson, on the other hand, worked on the Tempo Magazine staff, the predecessor of Distraction Magazine, but said he did not rush and join any fraternities.

“I was a commuter student, so you have a different experience … than you do if you’re living on campus,” Tilson said.

“Sometimes you miss out on some of the things … because you’re stuck in traffic.”

Both Tilson and Werner agree that returning to UM as faculty has demonstrated to them the progress campus has made since their days as students.

“When I started … it was not like it is today. I don’t even know if I could have gotten in if I had to apply today,” Werner said. “The students are so good, they’re so bright, they’re eager to learn … it’s coming to class and focusing and having that endgame in mind.”

Tilson shared similar sentiments.

“We really have grown up into a major university,” Tilson said. “Between the time that I was here studying journalism in the department of communication and now … we have a major school of communication and we’ve grown both in majors and in program …”

Tilson expressed his love for his alma mater.

“It’s great to be a Miami Hurricane,” Tilson said. “Always and forever.”

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SG Supreme Court Chief Justice Sean Norris has written a letter to the editor about his disappointment in SG elections. Read more to find out why.

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POSTGRAD

OLYMPICS

SCHOLARSHIP

YEARBOOK

The Toppel Career Center is hosting an information session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday for students to learn about opportunities with City Year and Peace Corps. Each organization will have a representative to answer questions and explain the benefits of service. Alumni of each program will also share experiences. For more information, email shunsicker@peacecorps.gov.

COISO is holding its annual Olympics Day at 10:30 a.m. Saturday behind the volleyball courts by Mahoney and Pearson Residential Colleges. Teams will compete in different sports such as dodgeball, quest, relay and volleyball. Teams must have a minimum of five people. Free lunch will be provided. For more information, email Lorna Castillo at l.castillo4@umiami.edu.

Applications for the University of Miami’s Alex Rodriguez Scholarship are due March 31. Current members of a Boys & Girls Club of America pursuing an undergraduate degree at UM are eligible. Applicants must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need. A one-paragraph essay is required. To access the application, visit tinyurl. com/arodscholarship.

The deadline date for senior portraits has been extended through Friday. Graduating seniors can make an appointment for yearbook portraits at ouryear.com with the school code 136. Portraits for undergraduate students are free. No appointments are necessary.

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FROM THE COVER The rendering is an illustration of a proposed option for an overpass above U.S. 1.

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CAMPUS LIFE

E-Week promotes competition, celebrates engineering UM, FIU to host ASCE conference

BY SAM ABBASSI SENIOR NEWS WRITER

All branches of the College of Engineering joined together to host E-Week this week, which will be followed by the ASCE Southeast Student Conference in March.

E-Week combines competitions, expos and celebrations of the engineering discipline to demonstrate the need for and education of science, math and the technical skills.

E-Week, which began on Monday with a Tau Beta Pi sponsored event, includes a Mr. Engineer Pageant, Innovation Expo and Row Across the Lake. It culminates Sunday with a Hackathon event.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers President Tom Knight hosted the Build-It event that brought together 150 students from several local high schools to introduce them to engineering as a profession.

“We show engineering as a possible career choice by showing how awesome and fun it is,” Knight said.

The Row Across the Lake was sponsored by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and featured concrete canoes from previous competitions in support of E-Week and ASCE’s upcoming Southeast Student Conference.

For the first time in more than 10 years, the University of Miami, along with Florida International University, will jointly host the ASCE Southeast Student Conference.

The conference will host 24 universities from the Southeast region, 850 students and more than 100 professionals spanning both

CAYLA NIMMO // PHOTO EDITOR GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM: Senior Matt Kowalski paddles a concrete canoe around Lake Osceola on Wednesday afternoon. Students had the opportunity to row either the concrete canoe or a fiberglass canoe as part of the School of Engineering’s E-Week.

campuses, Tropical Park and Parrot Jungle.

The conference is comprised of 15 different engineer-oriented competitions that are meant to test what the students have learned in the classroom, out in the field.

“Doing equations in the classroom is one thing,” said Carol Hays, the faculty advisor for ASCE. “Applying these numbers is something completely different.”

CHARLOTTE CUSHING // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER PROTECTING THE NEST: Juniors from Gulliver Preparatory School create the bunker that will protect an egg from a 10-lb. weight during Engineering Week’s Build-It Day.

For one of the competitions, students build a concrete canoe.

“It has to float,” Hays said. “So the students make their own mix, reinforcing it and making it lightweight, applying fluid mechanics and buoyancy just to name a few.”

The other main event is the steel-bridge competition, which involves cutting and welding steel, construction, and testing its strength by hanging 1400 lbs. from the top.

“Last year we stayed until three in the morning everyday practicing putting the bridge up it and taking it down over and over,” said Fabi Praca, who was captain of his team.

The judges score the bridge on several components. One of them is the actual construction, which involves fast-paced efficiency and is high stakes, because every error involves a penalty, Praca said.

One of the primary advantages of the conference involves the opportunity for employers to get a good look at prospective future employees.

“I used this competition to hire students straight from the conference,” said Jose Acosta, a practitioner advisor for UM ASCE. A former ASCE president, Acosta graduated from UM in 1999.

Acosta, who is a 10-year veteran of the event, will be judging the concrete canoes.

“It really gives them the opportunity to show their technical, management and leadership skills in a very unique way,” he said.

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To capitalize on that, the conference is holding a career networking event that will bring together 25 companies to meet with the 850 students in attendance.

One of the primary sponsors of the event is Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht. Gilberto Neves, CEO of Odebrecht USA, stressed that good talent is what makes this conference.

“Every time we go into these events, we get great talent,” Neves said. “We have very ambitious goals for growth in this country, and we need to attract the best.”

Praca said that, more than networking with other companies, the event is about networking with other engineers from different schools, making connections and honing in your talents.

“You put together all the different ideas you hear in class and make something happen,” Praca said.

Along with Odebrecht, there are 14 other organizations sponsoring the conference.

IF YOU GO WHAT: ASCE Southeast Student Conference WHEN/WHERE: 4 p.m. March 14 at Coral Gables campus, March 15 at FIU, March 16 at Tropical Park with an award ceremony immediately after at Jungle Island

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ACADEMICS

Design-a-Course allows for academic freedom, creativity Early process promises more course options

BY LYSSA GOLDBERG | ASSISTANT EDITOR ALEXANDER GONZALEZ | ASSISTANT EDITOR

A course dedicated solely to the novel “Jane Eyre” was proposed during the last academic school year.

“Jane Eyre” did not get approved, but Niurka Monteserin, chair of the academic affairs committee of Student Government, continues to lead the Design-a-Course initiative, which allows students to develop their own courses, create a syllabus and teach the class themselves.

These are offered as pass/fail courses for one credit.

The written application details the content of the course. Then the student or group of students who are interested in teaching the class are interviewed. A faculty sponsor must work with the student to provide a grade for the course.

Of the five applications submitted in spring 2012, three were approved by the Design-aCourse committee. Only one of those made it

through the final round of faculty approval.

According to Monteserin, the classes need to be proposed by strong student candidates.

“We’re looking for someone who is wellrounded,” she said. “They need to be familiar with the subject and have a good GPA.” Class proposals can be submitted in either the fall or spring semesters. None of the applications that were turned in this past fall were approved because of communication problems, Monteserin said.

“Last semester we started a little too late, a lot of miscommunication between people,” she said. “We had two good courses that would have gotten a lot of attendance, so we want to make sure that doesn’t happen again this semester, which is why we’re starting early.”

Ultimately, faculty members in the respective schools or colleges have the final say of whether a class is approved.

The one student-led course that has already been taught was geared toward pre-health students. Pre-Health Students: Building a Diversified Portfolio (BIL375) was offered last fall and had about 25 students taught by seven student instructors.

Students in the class learned about tech-

niques for writing their personal statements, preparing a concise and informative resume, and making the best use of their individual development plans. They also received step-bystep coverage of the online application system for applying to professional schools.

Michael Gaines, director of the Office of Pre-Health Advising and Mentoring, acted as the course’s faculty adviser.

Usually the student instructors would take charge and lead the discussions or introduce the guest speakers.

“He gave us a lot of freedom to run the class however we wanted, so we felt a great sense of responsibility to make sure things ran smoothly,” said junior Sarah Marmol, who was one of the student instructors.

Gaines and Melanie Georgmaier, an adviser in the School of Nursing and Health Studies, came up with the goals and objectives of the course, but the student instructors did the rest.

“We designed the week-to-week curriculum and lessons that would be taught, speakers that would come in, and assignments,” Marmol said.

Marmol, a neuroscience major on the premed track, thought it was valuable that the class

was run by peers.

Junior Stephanie Ioannou, a biology major on the pre-med track, said that being a student instructor was a rewarding experience. She especially enjoyed planning the course.

“I appreciated being able to serve as a resource to students and, through the course, encouraging them to take the responsibility of enhancing their portfolios,” Ioannou said.

Students interacted with a panel of medical students from the Miller School of Medicine and practiced their interview skills with Gaines.

Junior Shreya Baid, a student in the class, said the course was helpful.

“I gained knowledge of new resources that could make me a better competitor as a medical school applicant,” Baid said.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Design-a-Course applications for next semester are due Friday. They can be accessed on the “forms” tab of the Student Government website at miami.edu/sg.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Glass Guild promotes self-expression, teamwork through art glass blowing has helped him in more than an artistic way.

“It’s amazing how much I’ve noticed my dexterity and hand-eye coordination improve due to glass blowing,” he said.

Pathak said he was disappointed that there were not enough students to make an advanced glass class. But working in the guild allows him to practice with others and use teamwork, which he would have gotten from the class.

Slumping refers to fusing together small pieces of glass in a kiln to create glass art. Adams said that the guild offers many benefits beyond creating works of art.

“My goal as a teacher and adviser is to get people to work as a team,” he said. “Working in a new environment where danger is involved can provide good skills for the future.”

Smith agreed that glass blowing is a group effort.

“Everyone has a role and everyone works together to create this beautiful piece of art,” she said.

Organization takes creativity beyond the classroom

BY BAILEY MURRAY CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

A new student organization has turned the Studio Arts Complex into one of the hottest hangouts on campus every Tuesday night.

The UM Glass Guild is open to any student interested in the art of glass blowing. It began last November and already has 43 registered members. They get to use the art department kilns, which can reach a scorching temperature of 2,150 degrees Fahrenheit.

Senior Samantha Smith founded the club to help students who were not able to get into one of the department’s introduction to glassblowing classes, which are capped at 10 students each. Whether in class or in the guild, glassblowers need to stay focused because they are working with molten glass, hot equipment and a roaring furnace, according to Alex Adams, who teaches glassblowing and serves as adviser to the guild.

“It really requires me to be alert,” Adams said. “In class, I usually have two groups of five working together. I have to make sure everyone is being safe and getting the right instructions. I don’t think I could do that with more than 10 students in a class.”

While no experience is necessary to join, the glass guild is looking for more people with experience in glass blowing to assist the beginners. Senior Nirmal Pathak, a biology major 4

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WHAT: Glass Guild meetings

with a double minor in chemistry and fine art, said he has been “entranced with glass blowing” since the age of 12.

“Once I found out about the guild, I did everything in my power to join,” he said.

Pathak, who plans to go on to medical school, found that

WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesdays

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WHERE: Studio Arts Building, located at 1535 Levante Ave. The glass studios are behind the building at SAR100.

Dues are $10 per semester. For more information, visit the Glass Guild Facebook page or email Samantha Smith at s.smith44@umiami.edu.

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Power of U, One of U under investigation ELECTIONS, FROM PAGE 1

Although the person who sent the email is not a member of the campaign, Associate Chief Justice Scott “Skip” McClinton decreed that the Power of U ticket would be inf licted with five points.

Following their trial, Power of U released a statement saying they are, “confident in the election process and ... are eager to hear the results of the election.”

The second trial is an ongoing investigation by the DOSO regarding a violation of the Student Code of Conduct by a supporter of One of U, Norris said.

Due to the sensitivity regarding the individuals involved in the violation, details of the case are not being released to the public as is policy of the DOSO.

A final decision will be delivered Thursday at the earliest, once the DOSO has wrapped up their own investigation, according to Dean of Students Ricardo Hall.

One of U did not wish to comment following the second trial.

According to the Elections Code, “Any University of Miami student may bring notice of any Elections Code violation to the attention of the Elections Commission up until one hour after the polls close on the last voting day.”

Additionally, each infraction must be reported within 48 hours of the incident.

Both violations were reported Wednesday.

Once a formal request for review has been filed by a UM student, the Elec-

tions Commission will review the plausibility of the claim, Barletto said.

All graphic campaign material, not including personal emails, social networking messages, or text messages, must be approved by the Elections Commission before use in the campaign.

Emails sent on the listservs are not considered personal emails, and are subject to approval by the Elections Commission before sending.

If there is probable cause for the allegation, they then send the claim to the Court, where it is then taken to trial.

If both tickets are disqualified, the remaining write-in candidates with the most votes will be offered the respective positions.

In order for a candidate to win their position, they must secure 51 percent of their votes.

As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, 1,896 students had voted, thus 949 votes are needed to win a position.

The story will be continue to be updated as more information becomes available. Results for the elections will be announced online at themiamihurricane.com. For more recent updates, visit our website.

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Plans for a walkway still in the works after a decade OVERPASS FROM PAGE 1

“Any impediment to any shopping center in competition with others has a big effect, particularly in this economy,” Brigham said. “It affects long term the success of this shopping center.”

The history This is the latest roadblock in a process that dates back to 2003, even before Kelley’s death, when the overpass was recommended for inclusion in the county’s People’s Transportation Plan.

At least eight reported students have been struck crossing Ponce de Leon Boulevard and U.S. 1, the two major roadways by campus since 1988.

The accidents have resulted in three fatalities — Eric Adams in ’90, Aaron Baber in ’98 and Ashley Kelly in ’05.

Kelly’s death prompted Student Government to pass the “Ashley Kelly Resolution,” calling for construction of the overpass at Mariposa and U.S. 1.

“This is a public safety issue,” said Margot Winick, assistant vice president of university communications. “It has been for years.”

According to Hernandez, the county encountered fiscal challenges in 2008 and the project was placed on hold indefinitely. By September 2011 they had located the funding and intended to proceed.

Communication with the property owner and the owner’s attorney opened in June after two independent appraisers determined the property value, but the owner has declined the offer multiple times.

Alternatives Brigham said that because the county has the power of eminent domain — the ability to take private property for public use with just compensation — the owner’s refusal should not be considered a true obstacle.

UM law professor David Abraham agreed.

“Any eminent domain undertaking costs money, and almost every one is initially contested by the private property owner, so just go forward,” he said.

“Don’t retreat at the first sign of opposition. These things have to be examined and contested.”

According to Hernandez, the county is hesitant to pursue eminent domain because in addition to the property value, it could be liable for business damages for each tenant of the shopping center.

“This could open a Pandora’s box of lengthy litigation,” he said. “It could be very risky and time consuming. We could pursue eminent domain, but at what cost and for how long in court?”

Hernandez claims the county does not have the additional funds to pursue that option.

“It is very important that we move forward with a willing buyer, willing seller process,” he said.

According to Hernandez, the county would be prepared to provide extra parking spots across the street and put signage on the tower of the overpass, assuming the city of Coral Gables agreed.

Brigham stressed that the owner be-

lieves there are other alternatives.

“It seems pretty apparent that there are better solutions the county should pursue,” he said.

One of the ideas is to pave a walkway and pull the overpass south so it lands at the UM-owned Gables One Tower halfway down the block.

While pedestrians going to the tower would have direct access, northbound pedestrians would walk an extra half-block in the wrong direction since the crosswalk would be fenced off.

“The bridge would be offset from a natural pedestrian flow.” Hernandez said.

“It’s an alternative, but it’s not the best solution. From an engineering perspective, the bridge is located in the best possible place.”

Another option is to toss the overpass plan and focus on improving intersection safety, including traffic signals and lighting.

Moving forward Student Government President Nawara Alawa said that she would prefer an overpass because it is the safest way to separate students from traffic, but would be happy if any action were taken.

“We are concerned for the safety of students, so whatever will help students cross U.S. 1 safely is what we’re advocating for,” she said. “Any of those options will be more secure than what we currently have.”

Whatever the county chooses to pursue, they must decide quickly. The state grant from the Florida Department of Feb. 21 - Feb. 24, 2013

Transportation, which partially funds the project, is set to expire June 30.

For the funding to be extended, MDT would need to justify the delay and include a plan of action.

“The next step is to sit down with UM and discuss where we are, what steps we need to take, and whether we should take them,” Hernandez said.

He added that none of the options have been ruled out or confirmed at this point.

While UM is an interested party in the construction of the overpass, it has neither direct control over the outcome nor is it providing funding for the project.

“We’re in ongoing meetings,” Whitely said. “When there is new information, the university community will know.”

According to Whitely, the city and the county have been dedicated to the project.

“Everyone is working really hard,” she said. “We all want the same thing.

There are no adversaries. When you’ve had families who’ve lost a son or a daughter, this is something you want to see happen.”

For more information Interested in what The Miami Hurricane thinks about the situation?

Check out the staff editorial on page 6.

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Before the funding expires, a decision must be made. Lives are at risk and that is unjust...

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Would an overpass to University Centre encourage you to visit those businesses?

CHLOE NOLAN SENIOR “I would definitely use the overpass to the University Centre, especially since it would reduce accidents and anything else that could cause harm to students.

That’s what it’s there for: to provide students with all the services and benefits.”

potentially hurt the businesses located in the shopping center. But a few spaces don’t seem like that big of a threat, especially when the parking lot is hardly ever filled to capacity.

Money is obviously not making these owners budge, so we must rely on the county to make a decision, and fast. There is no reason why people have to be putting their lives at risk while crossing a busy street – especially if they’re crossing the street legally using the pedestrian crosswalk.

The funds have already been secured, and there is no reason we should have to wait any longer.

After 10 years, enough is enough.

The overpass would be built straight to the University Centre shopping plaza, which obviously curtails to UM students. Not only is it advertised in the name of the center, but various businesses provide discounts to students with a valid Cane ID. Therefore, building

an overpass would most likely help these businesses, not hurt them.

As of now, the county has been exploring its options, including pursuing eminent domain for the handful of parking spaces.

That option could take a few years in court battles. Another would be to build a walkway that connects to an overpass leading pedestrians to the university-owned Gables One Tower. An additional option would be to improve the safety of the existing intersection and not build an overpass, which wouldn’t solve the problem.

Before the funding expires, a decision must be made. Lives are at risk and that is unjust when alternative solutions are possible and readily available.

Let’s save lives. Give the overpass a green light.

Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

WILL GRETSKY JUNIOR “I think it would be a good idea because when it’s traffic hour, it’s really hard to get there.”

Dress for success in the classroom espite what you are about to read, I promise I am not an annoying goody-goody looking to earn points with anyone.

I was not that kid in elementary school that raised her hand when asked who wanted a uniform policy.

I’m just a student with eyes; eyes that often blink in disbelief at JEN VOGEL CONTRIBUTING the absurd ways people decide to go COLUMNIST to class. I’m talking about what they wear or, in many cases, don’t wear.

I can’t possibly be the only person who believes there is an appropriate dress code for class. I thought there was an obvious standard for what is and is not acceptable for school. I guess I was wrong because the things I have seen students wear shock me.

It’s a little awkward for me to sit directly behind a girl with a giant hole in the back of her shirt so her entire bra is exposed. But imagine how the professor must feel, especially if he is a man. He is being put in an extremely uncomfortable situation. There are so many rules he

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ARIELE GALLARDO SENIOR “The overpass would encourage people to use the services across the street because it would be safer to get there. And I would definitely use those services more because I wouldn’t feel threatened while crossing the street.”

Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy.

Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com. compiled by

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Don’t bypass the overpass Since 1990, three University of Miami students have died as a result of being hit by a car crossing U.S. 1. That is three too many.

That statistic does not include the five students who have been severely injured since 1989 or other individuals who are not affiliated with the university.

Miami is full of problematic drivers. People constantly run red lights intentionally, and speed and text while on the road. Of course, this results in serious consequences that don’t seem to get any better.

Since 2003, there has been a solution in the works to try and solve this problem: Building an overpass across U.S. 1. However, several obstacles have elongated this process including allocating the funds necessary and getting the proper individuals on board.

The owners of the University Centre parking lot have rejected more than $1.8 million for a handful of parking spaces stating it may

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could be found in violation of if he was suspected of even glancing at this girl in the wrong way. To put someone in that position is unfair and, not to mention, distracting.

This is school, not a nightclub. It’s possible to make an impression without looking like you made a circleshaped mistake while trying to cut the tag off your shirt.

My question is: Where is the regulation? I understand that everyone has their own style, but are shorts with lack of coverage really a trend?

I’m not advocating for any kind of strict dress code, I’m just pointing out that there is a respect factor that should be obvious but is largely disregarded. Just the other day I saw someone exiting a classroom barefoot. While that may not be provocative, it’s a sign of disrespect. It’s shows you don’t value the class or the instructor.

You would think no one would show up in something so terrible that action needed to be taken, but that’s not true. Some people cross the line, and it’s not right.

The less enforcement there is, the more severe the issue will become.

Jen Vogel is a freshman majoring in creative writing.

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MIAMI MAYHEM

Competition to benefit Indian orphanage

BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ COPY EDITOR

PHOTOS BY YINGHUI SUN // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

SPINNING SARIS: Senior Ami Patel helps her fellow SwaggeRaas dancer, sophomore Jaldhi Patel, with her traditional Sari dress. The girls of SwaggeRaas practice their turns in preparation for Miami Mayhem on March 2.

The energetic music pounding through the audience, the vibrant costumes that flow in time with the choreography, and the brightly colored sticks keeping the beat all swirl together into one dance: Raas. The traditional Indian dance has grown beyond just a religious dance into a fusion of cultures, expressing creativity.

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members of the Indian Students Association joined together for the sixth year to put on Miami Mayhem, a cultural event exposing South Floridians to the exotic traditions of India.

“This is the level of a professional show, but it’s just students who do this in their spare time, so that’s incredible to see how much work goes into this and all of people’s efforts, and then

to see the show is amazing,” senior Shravan Chintalapani said. “It’s probably one of the biggest displays of Indian cultures here available to the University of Miami.”

Despite the dazzling displays, Miami Mayhem is still a competition, and has seen a growth in the number of teams applying for one of the coveted eight spots.

Flying in from places as varied as Maryland, New Jersey, Washington D.C. and Gainesville, Fla., the teams will be battling for more than $3,000 in cash prizes.

UM will be represented by three teams, “Hurricane Bhangra,” “Hurricane SwaggeRaas,” and the first south Asian acapella group in South Florida, “U Miami Tufaan.”

“These are teams that practice 10 to 15 hours a week all year,” Chintalapani

said. “This is almost the last competition of the season, so it’s one of the biggest ones. The quality of competition here is astounding. It’s a great show, a lot of fun, and you get to see the best of Indian culture.”

Aside from all the eyecatching events, everyone involved has a greater reason for competing.

“Most important, we are a charity dance competition, and all our profits go to Sunhil’s Home to help orphans in need in India,” junior Naiomi Gunaratne said. “Sunhil was an orphan who became successful and moved to the U.S. and decided it was important to give back.”

For the past five years, the show has been sold out and the teams are hoping to do it again and donate $2,000 to Sunhil’s Home, according to Chintalapani.

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“This is some of the best dancing you’ll be able to see here in Miami that’s put on completely by UM students, and it’s a lot of fun,” Chintalapani said.

“There’s a very small Indian community here at UM, and we try to compensate for the small size by throwing huge events.”

Miami Mayhem will sell tickets in the breezeway from 11 a.m. to noon until March 1. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on March 2, and the show begins at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $15 to $20, but UM students receive discounted tickets for $10.

Shuttle transportation will be provided to students from campus to the Julius Littman Performing Arts Center located at 17011 NE 19th Ave., North Miami Beach.

For more information, call 630-453-9383 or visit miamimayhem.com.

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New Graduate Degree program, starting Fall 2013 Join one of the most exciting and fastest growing professions as a Sports Nutritionist The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences will offer one of America’s only 2-year Graduate Degree combined program in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition Learn and intern with some of the leading Sports Nutritionists (RD, CSSDs). Integrative & Functional Nutritionists, and Exercise Physiologists. Choose from 2 tracks: 1. Performance Nutrition: for those who want to work with Olympic, Professional, World-Class, Collegiate, High School, and Youth Athletes and Teams 2. Health Promotion/Disease Prevention: for students interested in counseling and the evaluation of men, women and children holistically towards achieving an Optimally Healthy Lifestyle. This tract combines nutrition and exercise to reduce chronic diseases affecting men, women and children worldwide including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

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games left on the schedule for the men’s basketball team, including three at home.

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I really pride myself in protecting the rim. I joke with my teammates about having block parties during these games.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Veterans lead Miami down the stretch Perfect ACC record remains intact

BY PATRICK RILEY SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

ZACH BEEKER // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER LATE HEROICS: Sophomore point guard Shane Larkin rises above a defender with his eyes on the basket during Miami’s 54-50 win over Virginia on Tuesday. The No. 2 Canes are now 13-0 in the ACC.

The Hurricanes have survived their share of dramatic endings this season, clinching last-second victories at N.C. State and Clemson. But Tuesday night’s narrow home win over Virginia might have raised the bar even higher.

The second-ranked Canes pulled out a 54-50 victory to move to 22-3, which includes a perfect 13-0 ACC record.

While the visiting Cavaliers only held the lead for a total of 21 seconds, they were able to tie the game at 50 with 14 seconds remaining. On the ensuing possession, Shane Larkin moved off two consecutive ball screens and connected with a wide-open Reggie Johnson underneath the basket, who put in the go-ahead lay up as the BankUnited Center crowd erupted.

The spectators did not even have time to process the last play before Durand Scott swiftly stole Virginia’s inbound pass with four seconds to go. Scott was then fouled and sent to the line where he sunk both of his free throws, sealing the deal for the victorious Canes.

“Every year we play Virginia it’s always a battle,” said Johnson, who came off the bench to record eight points and seven rebounds. “I mean, ever since I’ve been here … that’s always a war.”

Rion Brown scored 10 and Larkin added 11 on a night the Canes struggled mightily from beyond the arc, finishing 1-for-7 for the game. Meanwhile, Virginia’s Joe Harris led all players with 16 points.

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ket, sinking clutch free throws and dishing out the key assist to Johnson.

“He’s got the whole package: 11 points, six assists, one turnover,” Virginia coach Tony Bennett said of Larkin. “And that sixth assist was obviously a good one, but so quick, and our game plan was really … to try to not let him get in the lane, and as hard as we tried, he still got in there at times.

But he has a good feel, and I love his change of pace. He just has poise out there that you need in that lead position.”

Several other Hurricanes also contributed strong poise and mental toughness.

“These guys have been through an awful lot, and they’ve been very hungry,” coach Jim Larranaga said. “You heard them say how hard they’ve worked, and they feel like they’ve earned this. Nothing’s been given to them. None of these wins have certainly been given to them. They’ve had to earn every victory.”

Miami will travel to Wake Forest for a 1 p.m. matchup with the Demon Deacons on Saturday.

WINNING STREAK BY THE NUMBERS 12.4 - Average margin of victory during Miami’s 14game streak.

8 - Miami has held eight of its 13 ACC opponents under 60 points.

39 - Blocks by senior Julian Gamble, who recorded four blocks in five different games.

4 - Sold out games at the BankUnited Center.

13.1 - Points per game for Shane Larkin and Durand Scott, tied for the team lead.

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ATHLETICS

NCAA releases allegations against athletic program Shalala voices thoughts on notice

BY SPENCER DANDES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

The University of Miami received its notice of allegations from the NCAA Tuesday night, as did former Hurricanes coaches who violated ethical conduct rules during their time at the school.

Despite the dismissal of a reported 20 percent of the evidence against Miami – including interviews with two close acquaintances of rogue booster Nevin Shapiro – the school was charged with a lack of institutional control.

NCAA President Mark Emmert revealed the results of an investigation into his organization’s own handling of the Miami case on Monday.

The NCAA enforcement committee was found to have improperly obtained information against UM, a lapse in protocol Emmert called “an embarrassment to the association and

our staff.”

Miami now has 90 days to officially respond to its notice of allegations.

President Donna E. Shalala remains steadfast that the university should face no further punitive measures.

“We have worked hard to improve our compliance oversight, and we have already self-imposed harsh sanctions,” Shalala said in a statement, referring to two football bowl game forfeitures and scholarship reductions. “We deeply regret any violations, but we have suffered enough.”

If other recipients of the “lack of institutional control” charge are any indication, the NCAA may not consider those penalties sufficient.

But the university is skeptical about the legitimacy of an NCAA investigation that lacked integrity and thoroughness.

“Most of the sensationalized media accounts of Shapiro’s claims are found nowhere in the notice of allegations,” Shalala said. “The fabricated story played well – the facts did not.”

WHO’S IN CONTROL? A “lack of institutional control” is among the NCAA’s heaviest charges. Several athletic programs mired in controversy during the past few years have been linked to the broad term, which can apply to a wide range of misconduct or insufficient compliance measures.

UCF – Central Florida was hit with a lack of institutional control charge in July 2012. Several recruits and players received money for tuition, cash and gifts. The school is serving a fouryear probation and two-year bowl ban. The Knights also face reduced scholarships and recruiting restrictions.

USC – The infamous case involving Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo led to a lack of institutional control charge at Southern Cal. The school knew of their wrongdoing but let it continue, and the NCAA responded by stripping the Trojans of their 2005 national title and Bush’s Heisman Trophy.

OHIO STATE – The Buckeyes curiously avoided the lack of institutional control label, instead earning a “failure to monitor” charge in 2011. Players traded memorabilia for tattoos and cash, and took money from boosters at a charity event. The NCAA considered their handling of the situation proactive, and OSU’s penalties were comparatively slim.

PENN STATE – Clearly the scandal in State College, Pa., transcended the NCAA and required unprecedented legal scrutiny for a college athletics program. The school was handed crippling sanctions in the wake of the child sex abuse case against Jerry Sandusky, but was never charged with a lack of institutional control.

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Dear V: My goodies were good enough for him and his boys...

, I am really into sexting and enjoy sending my boyfriend pictures of my boobs and other “essentials.” I use Snapchat to make sure that he can’t copy the pictures and send them to his boys. One day, though, his friend sent me a naughty picture of myself. I can’t believe that my supposed boyfriend broke his promise. Should I break up with him?

Sally Sexts Seashells by the Seashore Sexting Sally, I guess meeting Harry didn’t turn out so well ...

After all, he did tell you men and women couldn’t be friends. I apologize for being insensitive, but I couldn’t resist.

I am going to finally put a cap on the letters about sexting.

I want to use you as an example for the rest of the bimbos that think sexting is cute, sexy, smart, in the British sense, hot, etc.

Sexting meant something back in the day. Video tapes used to be made, stored and revisited later for viewing pleasure. Simple and effective. Now with Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tom’s watchful eye over MySpace, sexting has become a public spectacle with thousands of viewers getting excited over your probably un-perky boobs. It’s a likely assumption.

And there is that age-old saying: “You can’t trust no man.” Snapchat helps justify the amount of scumbags that continue to break their “sincere” promises.

Unless you signed a contract that guaranteed legal actions for breaking this agreement, you’ll have to deal with the world having a detailed close-up of your junk.

You should think about your boy’s friend because he may have saved you from further humiliation. He

dear ... might care about you more than the guy that betrayed you.

I think you like the attention that sexting brings, but I am assuming you’re not too happy with the public display of your privates.

Again, it seems counterintuitive to say “betrayal” because you have already betrayed yourself by publicizing your goodies on the Internet.

But every cloud has a silver lining ... Or the metal lining of the bra that once covered your tits. Your young body will remain immortal through the power of the Internet. Talk about the ultimate fountain of youth.

You can tell your Jetson grandkids that you were a five-minute Internet porn sensation. Bask in the glory.

Otherwise, it’s time to tell your boyfriend to f*** off.

V

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Friday, February 22 • 7 p.m. Foote Green Still have those pro golfer dreams? Well you’re in luck Canes Night Live is bringing you the CNL Tour! A mini-golf event on the Foote Green in front of the library. There will be free tshirt giveaways and food trucks at this event. Make sure to come out and work on your putting skills! For more information on the event or how you can participate, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

miami.edu/calendar Thursday, Feb. 21 Patio Jams ft.

Alejandro Elizondo 12:15 p.m. • UC Patio Continue your Thursday afternoon tradition with HP’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch, and enjoy the sounds of Alejandro Elizondo! For more information on the event or how you can participate, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305284-4606.

RAB Taste Testing Challenge

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4 p.m. • Rathskeller Do you love the Rathskeller? Have you been there enough times to know the whole menu? Come try your taste buds this Thursday from 4-8 p.m. as RAB presents its Taste Testing Challenge! Do you have what it takes to correctly guess the menu items you’re given to prove your Rathskeller knowledge? Stop by and come find out! Winners will receive gift cards and other prizes! This event is brought to you by the Rathskeller Advisory Board: for more information contact Hurricane Productions at 305-248-4606 or visit the Rathskeller Facebook page at http://www.facebook. com/UMRathskeller.

What do U know?

6 p.m. • Rathskeller Come out and support the UM Honor Council during Academic Integrity Week as they test your knowledge of UM and Sports trivia at the Rathskeller. There will be free food, refreshments and prizes!

Laser Battle 8 p.m. • Wellness Center This is nothing like the laser tag at your eighth birthday party! Challenge your friends to a friendly competition of laser tag at the Herbert Wellness Center! The battle kicks off in the Main Gym starting at 7:30 p.m. and goes until 11:30 p.m. For more in- formation, call the Herbert Wellness Center at 305-284-8500. This event is a part of the Honor Council’s Academic Integrity Week!

Friday, Feb. 22 Racquetball vs Dean Hall 1 p.m. • Wellness Center You think you have what it takes to beat Dean Hall at his own game? Come out and try your best take down Dean Hall in a freindly game of racquetball courtesy of Honor Council’s Academic Integrity Week.

UM SCUBA RAFFLE

Tuesday, February 26 • 8:30 p.m. Cox Science Center 126 Want to dive for free or get certified for just a few bucks? Enter UM SCUBA’s dive raffle! Both members AND non-members can enter to try winning prizes like free club dives, equipment, TCBY coupons, UM SCUBA merchandise, key lime pies, and a variety of Basic and Advanced certifications.

Tickets are $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 and will be sold at the meeting. Check out our website (www.umscuba.org) and our Facebook page (www.facebook. com/umscuba) for more info on what UM SCUBA’s all about and what other prizes are up for grabs.

Quantum: The Last Day of Judas Iscarot Auditions 6:30 p.m. • UC 245 Quantum Entertainment and Hurricane Productions are hosting cast auditions for The Last Day of Judas Iscarot. This prodution is set in a courtroom poised between heaven and hell where celebrated religious and pop culture figures debate over where Judas deserves to spend his afterlife. The play uses flashbacks to an imagined childhood, and lawyers who call for the testimonies of such witnesses as Mother Teresa, Caiaphas, Saint Monica, Sigmund Freud and Satan.

Men’s Baseball vs Milwaukee 7 p.m. • Mark Light Field

Come out and support your ‘Canes as they take on the Univeristy of Wisconson- Milwaukee Panthers! Make sure you get your classic milkshake and enjoy the America’s pastime. Coverage is available via Gametracker and WVUM 90.5.

Saturday, Feb. 23 Quantum: The Last Day of Judas Iscarot Auditions 2 p.m. • UC 245

Men’s Baseball vs Milwaukee 7 p.m. • Mark Light Field

CAC Presents: Life of Pi 10 p.m. • Cosford Cinema

Director Ang Lee creates a groundbreaking movie event about a young man who survives a disaster at sea and is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with another survivor...a fearsome Bengal tiger.

Sunday, Feb. 24 Men’s Baseball vs Milwaukee 1 p.m. • Mark Light Field

Greek Week 2013 Opening Ceremonies 7 p.m. • UC Rock Come out to the Rock and “Ignite the Olympic Flame” to kick off the start of Greek Week 2013! Teams will be showing their teams’ shield and coat of arms!

CAC Presents: Life of Pi 8 p.m. • Cosford Cinema

AMA MARKETING WEEK

Monday, February 25 - Thursday, February 28 American Marketing Association (AMA) is hosting Marketing Week from February 25th-28th. Marketing Week consists of various community service, fundraising, informational, and social events that bring the community together while promoting the powerful tool of marketing. This years Marketing Week is jammed-pack with fun and interesting events for everyone – not just marketing majors! Check out AMA’s Facebook page for event information or contact AMA President Stephanie Seib at s.seib@umiami.edu with any questions.

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