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SEA CREATURES: Sophomore Ashley Ramos handles a sea urchin, one of many local species on display at the UC Patio as part of Rho Rho Rho’s Ocean Awareness Week. Students and faculty are invited to come learn about marine climate and habitats by attending various events throughout the week.

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University of Miami School of Business falls in ‘BusinessWeek’ rankings for second straight year, from No. 47 to No. 50 The University of Miami’s undergraduate School of Business is ranked No. 50 in BusinessWeek magazine’s most recent ranking of undergraduate business programs. It’s the second straight year the program’s ranking has fallen.

In 2006, the magazine’s first ranking, UM’s business school was ranked 44th. It fell to 47 in 2007, held at that spot in 2008, and then fell to 50 this year.

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the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, which had held the top spot in all four rankings. Wharton fell to three, behind Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business.

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Renters run into housing crisis woes of their own Students say housing department ‘not helpful’ with issue

BY RAMON GALIANA STAFF NEWS WRITER

In the past, it was the owner’s responsibility to ensure that potential tenants interested in renting their property were well qualified to pay the rent. Now, however, it seems that tenants should be equally careful.

Four University of Miami students were notified that their rented house would be foreclosed upon because of their owner’s inability to pay the mortgage.

“We had been paying all of the rent on time,” said Eric Golnick, a senior who was living in the single family home located near Miami Art Central. “It was really strange because we were getting letters that were advertisements to stop foreclosure now.”

Immediately after receiving the foreclosure advertisements, the tenants decided to confront the owner about whether the house was under foreclosure. The owner responded that everything was fine and that the mortgage payments were being made.

On Dec. 24, 2008, a foreclosure official came to their house to serve them their foreclosure and they were thus officially notified of their situation and given documentation about the actions the bank will be pursuing.

Golnick and his roommates left this house and began renting at another. The landowner of the second house, located near the intersection of Miller and Red roads, directly told them that the house was not in danger of foreclosure.

It was only a few months before real estate agents arrived at their house to show the property to clients that were interested in purchasing their second home.

“I encourage the students to contact the Department of Residence Halls right away,” said Gilbert Arias, assistant vice president for Student Affairs. “Our advisor can assist them to finding residence off-campus as soon as possible.”

Golnick contacted the De-

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KICKED OUT: University of Miami students that rent housing are facing unanticipated problems as houses are foreclosed on by the banks. Some students have been forced to move multiple times because of the ongoing housing crisis. partment of Residence Halls about their foreclosure; however, he said that they were not helpful in helping them find new affordable housing. They were told to use the website at www.miami.edu/housing to find new housing and visit other Web pages that would be helpful.

The Web site offers specific listings in nearby houses and condominiums, an off-campus housing handbook that helps familiarize students with the Miami area and other resources that aid students with rental housing.

“We’ve never seen this kind of situation,” Arias said. “But obviously the market has never been this bad. Even if it means that

they have been asked to vacate the house in mid-semester, we can still assist them.”

Enrique Ferrer, a partner at the Law Offices of Ferrer and Associates, is a real estate and foreclosure defense attorney that graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 2003.

“A foreclosure is a lawsuit in which the bank sues you for two things: the title to the property, and for the money you owe,” Ferrer said. “If you’re living in the house with three people, now everyone becomes a defendant in the lawsuit.”

Ferrer said that if you receive a foreclosure notice, you must

contact the owner immediately.

The owner would be able to work something out with the bank or file for bankruptcy, he said.

“You, as a tenant, should file a response with the court explaining that you live in the property, that you rent it, and that you have a lease,” Ferrer said. “And if you have a lease, attach a copy of the lease – you will be receiving notices of anything happening in the foreclosure and you’ll know what’s going on in the case.”

He suggests that if you are entering into a lease with such a tumultuous financial and housing market, you should consult an attorney to help you negotiate a bet-

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ter contract. “[Ideally], if I get served because the owner cant pay, the lease would be terminated immediately, I would want the security deposit back and now I would also get damages,” he said. “I would want damages because I was forced to move out and incurred all these costs that I otherwise wouldn’t have.”

Golnick and his roommates are still living in the second house because the foreclosure proceedings were temporarily halted due to having an outstanding contract to sell the house.

Ramon Galiana may be contacted at rgaliana@themiamihurricane.com.

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Provost’s graduate student travel grant suspended Measure replaced

by Graduate Rsearch Supplemental Fund

BY ANDREA CONCEPCION CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Recent University of Miami budget cuts may cost graduate students valuable funds for travel to present research and prepare for future careers in their respective fields.

Graduate students were dealt a blow in January when the University of Miami decided to suspend the Provost Travel Grant, but the grant was recently substituted by the Graduate Research Supplemental Fund (GRSF), according to John Constantinide, parliamentarian of the Graduate Student Asso-

ciation (GSA).

The Graduate Research Supplemental Fund provides $100 per student, while the suspended Provost Travel Grant gave up to $450 to accommodate students presenting or performing their work at academic and research conferences nationwide.

While Constantinide said that the GSRF provides students with money for conferences, in-field research, renting facilities and exhibiting works, Julia Mortyakova, president of the Graduate Student Association, said that the GRSF was an emergency measure created by the GSA. The suspended Provost Travel Grant, Mortyakova added, was an invaluable resource for graduate students because they are consistently presenting.

“Certain departments strongly encourage students to perform

at conferences because it’s very important for their future careers,” Mortyakova said.

Mortyakova added that the university is a research institution and allowing students to present research around the nation shows our school in a respectable light.

The Provost Travel Grant had a downside: it was given to graduate students only once for their degree.

“In terms of the GRSF, so far it was for this semester, because we don’t know if the Provost Grant will come back,” Mortyakova said.

Along with the travel grant, the university suspended full health coverage benefits for doctoral students. The provost’s office and the graduate school would have subsidized health care for research, teaching and graduate assistants starting in August 2008.

“Recently, because of the

economic downturn, the provost’s office was unable to fund it,” Constantinide said. “Instead of getting health insurance paid for, they’re getting $1,000 credit.”

Plans are now being changed, Mortyakova said, as she recalled the health insurance subsidy being graduate school dean Terri Scandura’s big initiative.

And budgetary cuts still leave graduate students with problems regarding housing.

Both Mortyakova and Constantinide confirmed that Dean Scandura and graduate school assistant dean Sandra Abraham, along with GSA members, met with the Red Road Commons representative. They expressed their concern to the representative that graduate students would not be able to afford housing.

“He didn’t take our concerns seriously,” Mortyakova said.

All graduate concerns can be discussed at the GSA Senate meetings.

Gabriela Halder, a senator for GSA, said that without the organization she could not get valuable information.

Andrea Concepcion may be contacted at aconcepcion@ themiamihurricane.com

Upcoming GSA Senate Meetings Mon., Mar. 23 - 5-6 p.m.

Room B in the UC. Mon., Apr. 6 - 5-6 p.m.

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TAKE-OFF: Travel expenses usually allotted for graduate students have been significantly reduced this year. Graduate students often travel to participate in conferences and events.

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Mango & Manny’s atop UM restaurant popularity rankings Marketplace first opened in 2007

BY MATT REID CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Walking by a jam-packed Rathskeller could lead some to believe that the lakeside restaurant is the University of Miami’s most popular, but recent findings

by Auxiliary Services indicate that Mango and Manny’s, located in the UC food court, is the top dining option of choice.

Mango and Manny’s, which opened in the fall of 2007, is a Caribbean-style restaurant that offers jerk chicken, Cuban sandwiches and rotisserie chicken.

Mel Tenen, assistant vice president of Auxiliary Services, pointed to the excellent food quality at a cheap price as the reason for Mango and Manny’s success.

“Mango and Manny’s is ex-

tremely popular. It has terrific price points on the four and five varieties of chop-chop,” Tenen said.

Mango and Manny’s offers its half rotisserie chicken with rice and beans for a mere $5.89. Its original chop-chop is only $3.49.

Quality food at reasonable prices are restaurant traits many students look for, especially in today’s economy.

“Their food is delicious, I really enjoy it,” freshman Sophia Schneider said. “I go twice a week, usually Monday and Wednesday.”

Although Mango and Manny’s is the top-dog of the food court, Mel Tenen said that there is another restaurant on its heels.

“Wendy’s has taken a big upward jump this semester and we attribute that a lot to their value meals and their combo meals for the priceconscious consumer.”

Matt Reid may be contacted at mreid@themiamihurricane.com.

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WAITING: A line forms in front of the food court’s most popular spot, Mango and Manny’s Marketplace. The restaurant is said to be popular because of its food and competitive pricing.

DANNY BULL // Hurricane Staff

BECOMING A MAN: Students and fans of Miami’s mascot, Sebastian the Ibis, attended his bar mitzvah Thursday night at Eleven Leprechauns in Coconut Grove. Proceeds benefitted charity.

Sebastian also had a Bar Mitzvah in November 2006.

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– Joshua W. Newman, Opinion Editor

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by joshua w. newman

Vote for Miami’s very own Hurricane Idol

In honor of the legend

Through its first eight seasons, this is the first major mention of “American Idol” in The Miami Hurricane. With its ups and downs, successes and pitfalls, you might be asking yourself why season eight is worth mentioning.

The University of Miami’s very own Alex Wagner-Trugman from Studio City, Calif., is competing to be one of the top 12 finalists. A big deal indeed, as even a minute of national TV airtime can turn a nobody into a somebody.

But Alex isn’t a nobody anymore.

He might not be a somebody yet, but being in the top 36 says something. If the competition was purely based on luck, he would have about a .035 percent chance of being where he is now…not likely.

If you’ve never heard his name, now you have. Make it a point to watch and support your fellow Cane, Wagner-Trugman. From here on in, the competition is based on viewer voting. So vote for him! Our sincere apologies for the election season flashback, but wouldn’t it be a little bit cool to say you went to school with an American Idol?

Like it or not (and we’re betting most of you like it), “American Idol” is the most popular television program in the country, bar none. It’s been true since the beginning of the medium of television; people like music, and people like people trying to succeed in life. Why not support our fellow classmate in his pursuit?

Maybe you’re still not enthusiastic about a fellow classmate on national TV. Maybe you refuse to spend a quiet evening watching that mainstream nonsense. We still suggest you head to the Rathskeller at 7:30 on Tuesday. Even if you don’t want to see Simon’s absurdly blunt comments, Paula’s wacky (possibly drug-induced) antics, Randy’s “dogs” or Kara’s (the new girl) pretty face, come support Mr. Wagner-Trugman and your beer belly for free (well, not the beer).

Robert Nesta Marley, the legend himself, was honored all day Saturday at the Caribbean Festival in downtown Miami at Bayfront Park.

Through the abundance of dreadlocks and half-legal smoke-filled air, there was an aura of love, happiness and unity. That’s what Bob preached and that’s what his family continues to preach. To demonstrate their message, four cans of food for the homeless were required for entry.

What a beautiful concept.

Anyway, my roommates are in the band Jahfe – and if you’ve never heard of them, shame on you – so their manager was able to get me a VIP pass around 3 p.m., an hour before they played. So I’m hanging out behind the stage listening to some roots, rock, reggae, and the next thing I know, Rita Marley, Bob’s widow, comes casually strolling past me arm in arm with her oldest son Ziggy. I mean, umm, I’m stunned, baffled, speechless.

These are the closest living relatives to a man who has seriously affected my life.

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“[Marley Fest] is a place for people to come together as one, unity.”

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Imagine changing someone’s life without ever knowing them, without ever speaking to them. He died six years, one month and seven days before I was born and still had a profound impact on my life. His words still ring true today: “Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold…”

Even a line like “whosoever dig the pit shall fall in” carries so much truth on the surface it is hard to ignore. The point I am trying to make is that if it would not be socially awkward, I would have immediately bowed my head in their presence.

The good they have done for this world is just too tremendous.

So, pulling my jaw off the ground, I wandered past the row of trailers to the left of the stage. I caught Collie Buddz, Bermuda’s most celebrated reggae star, prepping for his upcoming show. I also thought I saw Nas, but that wouldn’t make sense until later.

Jahfe went on as the sun was setting, a perfect transition from the smaller bands to the megastars like Capleton, Buju Banton and, of course, the Marleys.

By 9 p.m. my legs felt like Jell-O, but

I was determined to stick it out. Ky-Mani Marley had just performed and next up was the vibing trio of Ziggy, Stephen and Damian Marley.

After playing some of Bob’s most popular tracks, like Kinky Reggae, Redemption Song and Three Little Birds, Damian started singing “Road to Zion” from his album Welcome to Jamrock. On the album, this song features Nas and as soon as I heard the first note of the track, I knew my eyes had not deceived me earlier. Nas performed with the brothers and left the stage.

I was more than satisfied, full of zeal. Marley Fest is more than a time or a place or a song or an artist. Marley Fest is bigger than all that. It’s a place for people to come together as one, unity. As for Bob, he might not be alive in body, but if you were downtown Saturday, it would be mighty hard to argue he’s not with us in spirit.

Joshua W. Newman may be contacted at jnewman@themiamihurricane.com.

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went to the Caribbean Festival all day yesterday. I’d heard a rumor floating around a few days before the show that within the borders of the festival, marijuana is decriminalized. Now, I wasn’t planning on walking up to one of the many police officers with spliff in hand to ask, “Is this OK, officer?”

What I did notice from the police, though, was the old turnthe-shoulder-and-waft-a-fan-in-

your-face method, ensuring no inhalation takes place. What a joke.

I saw this one, kind of cute, police officer with an accentuated bottom laughing and joking with this 60-plus-year-old Rastaman all while he was smoking a marijuana cigarette. He even rolled it up in front of her. Legal? No, but I guess the committed attitude from law enforcement on days like yesterday, at a place like the Bob Marley Festival, is that you can’t catch

them all, so why catch any? When the sun went down and the lights came on, the smoke rising from the audience was phenomenal.

Although I kept my smoking to a minimum yesterday, the main message the Marleys and other performers tried to push was peace, love and unity: unity with yourself, unity with the world.

– Samuel Hendrix Junior

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s I listened to speakers relate stories of their interactions with Dr. Henry King Stanford at his recent memorial service, my eyes welled with tears as memories came back of my interactions with this man who shaped the future of UM. But I was also confused. While I chose to wear a dark suit to the memorial service, I was surrounded by people, including President Shalala, wearing brightly-colored ceremonial jackets that I assume represented Iron Arrow.

Listening to the fine words spoken by former USBG (University Student Body Government) President Alicia Cervera Lamadrid and spotting former USBG President Paul Novack in the audience, I noticed that they were not wearing any brightly-colored jackets. It was then that I was truly saddened.

It was under the leadership of USBG presidents such as Cervera Lamadrid and Novack, as well as Henry King Stanford, that Iron Arrow was forced to leave campus because they did not accept women into their ranks.

Ultimately, Iron Arrow came to see the error of their ways. Nonetheless, these “mavericks” who helped convince Iron Arrow to include women were never recognized by that organization for their contributions to the university.

In no small way, Dr. Shalala is a member of Iron Arrow today because of the courageous stand that Ms. Lamadrid and Mr. Novack took with the support of Dr. Stanford in the 1970s. The fact that those who not only contributed so much to the university but also took a brave stance on Iron Arrow were never recognized by that organization calls into question whether Iron Arrow is truly “the university’s highest honor.”

I cant’t help but think that the fond memory of our greatest university leader who similarly fought for the rights of women on campus was marred by the display of these colors at his memorial.

Perhaps it is time to create a new honor society that truly is worthy of the designation of being the university’s highest honor. One that recognizes academic excellence, service to the university, attitude, demeanor and ethical conduct. That honor society should be named after the man who embodied all of those qualities and more: the Stanford Honor Society.

– Bradley S. Feuer

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What are you giving up for Lent?

ASA ANGEL Senior “Brushing my teeth.”

KUMAR PALTA Junior “I’m giving up words that end in ‘y.’”

SIVAN GOOBICH Grad Student “Judaism.”

REID DRAPER Senior “Abstinence.”

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

compiled by JOE ALTIERI

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UM’s own Alex Wagner-Trugman among top 36 of “American Idol”

BY LELAN LEDOUX CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Sophomore Alex Wagner-Trugman, originally from Studio City, Calif., began his singing career in the modest setting of his bedroom closet.

He taught himself how to sing, but it was not until college that Alex thought of music as a talent that could propel him to success.

Now, as one of 36 finalists on America’s beloved “American Idol,” Wagner-Trugman has withdrawn from the university for the spring semester and has the chance to become the next superstar from the U. Alex, who rose to the top of more than 100,000 contenders, will participate in his first live performance from Hollywood tomorrow.

During the summer of 2008, Alex and friends went on a road trip to Phoenix, Ariz., to audition for “American Idol.” When Alex had the opportunity to showcase his singing talent, he sang James Ingram’s “Baby Come to Me.” Although Simon Cowell said no, judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi gave him the golden ticket to Hollywood. Alex went on to find his groove on the historic stage of the Kodak Theater during Hollywood Week and continued to advance.

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36, though, Wagner-Trugman had to beat his friend Cody Sheldon in a sudden-death sing-off, which he did with a stirring rendition of Elton John’s “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” “I can’t take any credit for Alex’s singing ability,” said David Malis, Wagner-Trugman’s professor. “He works hard and is focused on it. I think Alex can be successful at any singing style.”

Wagner-Trugman’s roommate for the past two years, sophomore Dan Granbow, has especially missed the presence of Alex.

“It has been tough be here without my best friend, but I know how amazing this experience is and how much it means to him,” Granbow said. “All I can do is be his biggest fan and support this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If anyone can do it, it’s Alex.”

A unique character whose quirky personality has already been highlighted on the show, Alex is an eclectic person whose outlandish activities consistently surprise his friends and classmates.

Suitemate Ryan Freedman remarked on the many ludicrous activities he remembers with Alex.

“My favorite Alex memory was when he won the Rock, Paper, Scissors

competition in Sportsfest 2008. We carried him in on a plywood board.

He got all dressed up with a robe, sunglasses, and gelled hair,” Freedman said.

His fate now rests in the hands of his peers.

Join friends and fans to cheer on Alex as he competes to enter the top 12 on FOX (channel seven on campus) from 8 to 10 p.m tomorrow night.

Lelan LeDouxmay be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.

If You Go What: Alex Wagner-Trugman “American Idol” Watch Party When: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 7:30-10 p.m.

Where: Rathskeller Cost: Free

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Wellness Center provides healthy eating alternatives to students

BY ALI KITENPLON CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Six students are hard at work in the Wellness Center.

They’re not working off calories in the gym and they have relinquished their books and calculators. Instead, these aspiring student chefs are studying how to crack eggs and double recipes.

They are learning to be fit by cooking delicious foods in the healthiest manner possible.

“Wow, this is really good.

I never would have thought to make cookies with carrots, apples and nuts,” said Lexie Cooper after taking one bite.

The students are cooking in the revamped Instructional Kitchen, located on the second floor of the Wellness Center in suite 230. This cooking class is one of six that will take place this semester, which may be purchased as

a series of three with a 10 percent discount. They can be also purchased individually for $25 per class.

“I want to empower people to reach their own goals and educate them for what they aspire to be and to be healthy,” said Lori Moldovan, the cooking instructor.

She has been teaching the class for three years and the citizen board – a group of community leaders who fundraise for university-wide start-up programs – recently awarded the program $5,000.

“The citizen’s board allowed us to refurbish our old pots and pans to top-ofthe-line, clean appliances,” Moldovan said.

Ashley Falcon, the assistant director of Wellness, also teaches cooking classes.

She often travels to the

residntial colleges by request of resident assistants.

“We make all kinds of things like mock California rolls. Students quickly realize they can make something other than the same old stuff with just the few things I have in my room,” Falcon said.

Both Moldovan and Falcon agreed that the best way to make healthy choices is to plan ahead.

Students can practice planning ahead by calling to reserve a spot in one of the upcoming cooking classes. To make reservations, students should call the Wellness Suite at 305-284-5433.

Ali Kitenplon may be conacted at akitenplon@ themiamihurricane.com.

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‘Waltz with Bashir’ a look at Israel’s militaristic past

BY SARAH B. PILCHICK OF THE STAFF

One of the biggest surprises of this year’s Academy Awards was the fact that Israel’s Waltz with Bashir was denied the Oscar it so very much deserved. Its portrayal of Israel’s 1982 incursion into Lebanon is unflinching and sacrifices nothing in its depiction of the psychological effects rendered on Israel’s soldiers. Still, audiences should know one thing: this is a cartoon.

Make no mistake, being animated does not mean this is anything like the Disney movies of old. Waltz with

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Bashir is an introspective, riveting journey into the wartime experiences of Ari Folman, the film’s writer, director and producer. Twenty years after the events in Beirut, Folman, like many of his army compatriots, still suffers from dissociative memory and is unable to fully remember his time there. He travels from Israel to Holland and back again in order to interview his friends, desperately trying to piece together what happened.

This animated documentary pulls no punches in its representation of violence.

While there is no way that Folman could have recreated the gore and destruction of

his time there with actual humans, it is still shocking to see animated humans and animals killed in the most gruesome fashion.

While it may not have won the coveted Oscar, Waltz with Bashir is absolutely enthralling and remains one of the best movies in recent years.

4 out of 4 stars

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

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Hurricanes complete sweep of No. 12 Gators with blowout win Miami crushes UF 16-2 on Sunday

BY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

Miami head coach Jim Morris pointed to a disturbing stat on Wednesday before his 10th-ranked team headed to Gainesville to face the 12th-ranked Gators.

Since 2006, the Hurricanes had lost six of nine to their in-state rivals. Luckily for him most of this year’s club weren’t around yet, and helped stop the skid.

Senior right fielder Dave DiNatale went four for six with three RBIs as the Canes (6-1) broke open a scoreless game with a seven-run fourth to beat the Gators, 16-2, and earn the series sweep.

DiNatale bumped his batting average to a team-high .435 as Miami accounted for 20 hits as a team, the most since 2004 when the Hurricanes collected 26.

Freshman center fielder Nathan Melendres and junior third baseman Chris Herrmann also collected three RBI each. Hermann and freshman first baseman Harold Martinez both homered for the first time as Canes.

“We knew coming up here it wasn’t going to be easy, but we played team ball and got the job done,” DiNatale said. “Our starters put us in a position to win every game.”

Sophomore left-hander Iden Nazario (2-0) pitched five innings of two-run ball with seven strikeouts before freshman righty Travis Miller and senior right-hander Jason Santana combined for four scoreless innings of relief.

For the three-game set, the Hurricanes hit .364, while the Gators hit just .221. UM’s pitching staff had a 2.33 ERA. “Sweeping Florida in Gainesville is no easy task. Our guys came

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BRINGING THE HEAT: Miami pitcher Chris Hernandez throws a pitch during the Hurricanes’ 8-5 win against the Florida Gators at McKethan Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., on Friday night. Hernandez is 13-0 thus far in his career at Miami. out focused and prepared all three days and it showed,” Morris said.

On Saturday, junior shortstop Ryan Jackson finished two for four and drove in a run in both the third and fifth innings as Miami defeated Florida 2-1 for Morris’ 700th career victory at UM. Starting pitcher David Gutierrez (1-0) pitched a career-high seven scoreless innings for the Hurricanes and junior righty Taylor Wulf added another in relief. Junior closer Kyle Bellamy allowed

an unearned run and stranded the tying runner on third in the ninth for his third save of the season.

“It was a great game to watch,” Morris said. “Of course, we made it close in the ninth with an error, but I thought our guys showed a lot.”

The Hurricanes clinched their second straight series against the Gators, but the first in Gainesville since 1991, before Morris arrived at the helm of the program in 1994.

Jackson, a preseason All-

American, drove in senior Jonathan Weislow for both runs.

Weislow, who had been scarcely used at Miami until earning the starting job this season, hit two home runs for five RBIs as the Canes beat UF 8-5 on Friday.

“It’s about time,” Weislow said. “That first one buzzed over the fence. I didn’t know it was gone until I saw the umpire waving his hand. I knew that second [one] was gone when I hit it.”

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Chris Hernandez (2-0) gave up four earned runs over five innings and remained a flawless 13-0 for his career. Freshman left-hander Daniel Miranda and Bellamy combined on four innings of one-run ball.

Miami returns home to face Rhode Island (3-2) at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

Christina De Nicola may be contacted at cdenicola@ themiamihurricane.com.

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No. 5 Maryland routs Miami, 89-64

TRACK/FIELD Canes claim three titles at ACC championships Senior Murielle Ahoure won both the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes at the ACC championships this weekend at Virginia Tech’s Rector Field House.

Ahoure holds the nation’s fastest times in both events: 7.17 in the 60 meters and 23.14 in the 200 meters.

Junior Cory Nelms took the title in the 60-meter hurdles with a seasonbest time of 7.95 seconds. Junior Mikese Morse finished second in the long jump and triple jump. He broke a 17-year-old school record with a 7.90 m.

The team of junior Nene Kamate, sophomores Tameka Jameson and Ti’erra Brown and senior Ena Leufroy ran to a second-place finish in the 4x400-meter relay, crossing the line at 3:39.54.

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Terps shut down team’s top scorers

BY PRAVIN PATEL SPORTS EDITOR

On senior day, the No. 5 Maryland Terrapins routed the Miami Hurricanes women’s basketball team, 89-64.

Maryland (25-4, 12-2), winners of nine straight games, clinched their first ACC regular season title since 1989 and locked up the number one seed in the upcoming ACC tournament in Greensboro, N.C. “I don’t think we made a statement early,” head coach Katie Meier said. “They are a great basketball team.”

Senior forward Marissa Coleman paved the way for the Terrapins with 17 points and a careerhigh 16 rebounds. Maryland had five players in double digits.

Freshman guard Riquna Williams scored 17 points and senior forward Lamese James added 16 points for Miami.

The Hurricanes (13-16, 2-12) never led and trailed by as many as 32 points.

“They are awesome,” Meier said. “They are one of the most fluid teams across the nation. They have been like that for the past couple of years.”

Maryland held Miami’s top two scorers in check. Freshman sensation Shenise Johnson had eight points and shot one for seven from the field. In 31 minutes of action, senior guard LaToya Cunningham was held scoreless and took only one shot.

“They shut down LaToya and Shenise,” Meier said. “They made a statement defensively. They were clicking.”

Maryland took command early. In the first half, the Terrapins went on a 16-3 run and had a strong 48-32 lead going to halftime.

Another 13-2 run in the second half sealed Miami’s fate.

“I’m so proud of the team,” said Maryland head coach Brenda Frese, who guided Maryland to a national championship in 2006.

“It was a special win for us, being ACC champions for the first time in 20 years. Tremendous win for us.”

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SWISH: Miami forward Sylvia Bullock attempts a fading jump shot as Demauria Liles of Maryland tries to block.

The Canes couldn’t handle Maryland in the inside. The Terrapins out-rebounded Miami 52 to 35. Coleman and 6’4” freshman center Lynetta Kizer combined for 26 of the team’s rebounds.

“We [are] just getting better,” Coleman said.

Miami has had it tough down the stretch this year. The Canes have lost five straight and their last four opponents have been ranked.

“We had a tough end of the season,” Meier said. “Three

ranked teams on the road then a top team in Maryland at home.

That’s tough.”

Miami will try to end the season on a positive note in the ACC tournament.

“We still can write our own book,” James said. “We want to go to the ACC tournament and make a Cinderella story.”

Pravin Patel may be contacted at ppatel@themiamihurricane.com.

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MEN’S TENNIS

No. 16 Seminoles top Hurricanes on strength of doubles teams Senior leaders still out due to injury

BY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

As a strong wind blew through Tallahassee, the University of Miami men’s tennis team fell on the road to an in-state rival for the second straight weekend.

No. 16 Florida State beat the 24th-ranked Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday afternoon at the Scott Specicher Tennis Center.

The Canes (4-4, 1-1) fell behind 1-0 early, when they were swept, 8-3, in all three doubles matches. The Seminoles (10-4, 1-0) extended their lead to 3-0 with wins at the first and fourth positions, before Miami rallied with three straight points in singles.

“I knew we were kind of struggling in a couple of the matches,” FSU head coach Dwayne Hultquist

said. “There were five three-setters, and we’ve had a lot of really tight matches the last few years.”

No. 96 Carl Sundberg and sophomore Christian Blocker each held on after winning their first sets to take down their opponents in three sets. Blocker upset No. 55 Clint Bowles, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, for his third victory of the spring.

Sophomore Keith Crowley rallied from a loss in the first set to take his match 5-7, 7-5, 6-2.

Freshman Ignacio Taboada, who had not lost a singles match until last weekend against the Gators, took the first set, 6-4, before dropping the next two, 7-5, 6-3, for the deciding point in the match, in the third position.

Senior Daniel Vallverdu failed to return from a pectoral strain he suffered at the ITA Indoor National Championships back in November.

Newcomer Blocker had taken the first position in his absence, with senior David Rosenfeld out with an injury as well.

Last weekend at Florida, in his first competition of the season, Vallverdu played doubles with Sundberg and lost 8-2.

Rosenfeld fell 6-1, 3-6, 2-6 to No. 19 Jean-Yves Aubone and junior David Simon lost in the only straight-sets match, 6-0, 6-1.

Miami returns home to take on No. 54 Georgia Tech (4-4) at noon Saturday at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.

“I’m proud of our guys,” Miami head coach Mario Rincon said. “They came back strong, after losing the doubles point. Christian played an outstanding singles match for us today, while Keith and Carl got solid wins too. We will get back to work on Tuesday and get ready for a great challenge against Georgia Tech.”

Christina De Nicola may be contacted at cdenicola@ themiamihurricane.com.

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DETERMINATION: Keith Crowley returns the ball to Drew Bailey on Saturday. Crowley won his match.

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There’s no secret to dirty talk, just let the feelings fly.

, My girlfriend told me that she wanted to take our sex life to the next level. She wants us to start talking dirty to each other in bed. Unfortunately, I’ve never done this before and don’t know what to say. Do you have any advice for what I should say?

-Tongue-Twisted Tool

Dear Tool, It is completely understandable to feel a bit bashful when you first engage in dirty talk with your partner. Think about it; you are revealing some pretty intimate insights that you (I’m assuming) don’t reveal to anyone else. It’s common to worry about what the other person will think when you begin to delve into fantasy.

In fact, this type of preoccupation is incredibly common when it comes to risqué conversations. You probably don’t realize this because, let’s face it, who wants to admit to that?

Perhaps if we take a few steps back and reappraise the situation, your nerves could be put at ease. First and foremost, your girlfriend initiated the idea of dirty talk. This means that she wants to hear what you have to say, so don’t be afraid to tell her!

Remember that she will also be participating in the conversation, and therefore is willing to utter some tittilating tidbits herself.

This brings me to my second point: accept this as an opportunity to enjoy yourself. Your sweetie seems really interested in spicing up your sex lives, and it is great that she is willing to take

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an initiative while giving you the opportunity to participate. You two could really wow each other with what you have to say.

And please, don’t be hung up on what to say. When passion mounts in the bedroom, being willing to express oneself is the most important thing you can do to make it a great experience.

Tell her whatever comes to mind.

If you want to kiss her somewhere, tell her! I would continue with a few examples, but I would like to keep things PG-13.

If you are still nervous, try starting slow. For instance, send her a scandalous e-mail to let her

know how much you are looking forward to “seeing” her tonight, or even knock her off her feet with a sexy text message telling her how you want to – you know…

Dirty talk is a great way to, as you say it, take a relationship “to the next level.” It allows couples to open up to one another, not to mention drive each other nuts all day (in a good way)!

Best of luck!

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