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Miami For students staying in Miami for spring break, there are several options to relax and rejuvenate at the midsemester mark. See SSe ee e page ge e7

CELEBRATING THE U FIRST ORANGE FESTIVAL TO REMIND CAMPUS OF HISTORY, TRADITIONS PAGE 4

MIAMI’S POTS OF GOLD LOCAL BARS ENSURE A GOOD TIME FOR ALL ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY PAGE 8

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La Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos’ “A Week of Cuban Culture” began on Monday. Check out Holly Bensur’s photo brief on the week’s events.

MONICA HERNDON// ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR CAMPUS DWELLERS: Laura Kohn-Wood at home with her husband, London Wood, and son, Lian. The Kohn-Woods live in the Pearson Residential College. Kohn-Wood enjoys getting to know the students in Pearson outside of the classroom, while learning from them at the same time.

Professors live on campus, embrace students Faculty foster community feel BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ COPY EDITOR

Not many children can say they grew up in a residential college, eating at dining halls, attending on-campus festivals and listening to top-notch speakers. For professors like Laura Kohn-Wood and her family, this is just another day in the life. The Residential Faculty Program was instituted to bridge the gap between what students learn in the classroom and how to incorporate that into their everyday lives. The chance to engage with students on a deeper level drew KohnWood, faculty master at Pearson Residential College, her husband and their son to this position. “I’m excited to have a different kind of role with undergraduates,” said Kohn-Wood, professor in the Department of Educational and Psychological Studies. “You really do get to know students in a different way. There’s another side of student’s lives that are outside 2

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of the classroom, and it has been a really great learning experience for me, as well, getting to know them.” The faculty master at Hecht Residential College, Michelle Maldonado, has been living on campus for five years with her husband, their two sons and their dog, Molly. As a residential faculty member, she follows three guidelines: build a bridge between the classroom and other university experiences, foster an intentional intellectual community, and be a facilitator between students and professors. “I think that students at UM rarely encounter professors who aren’t grading them, so there’s always that dimension of their relationship that this person’s giving me a grade, this person’s somehow judging me,” said Maldonado, associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies. “And to have a faculty member they can turn to, work with, talk with about any issue they’re having, I think is really important.” Although raising children in a college environment may concern some parents, Scot Evans, faculty master in Eaton Residential College, was never worried about liv-

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ing with his wife and their daughter and son on campus because the other families formed a community and assured him of the benefits. He also found that the Residential Assistants (RAs) played a positive role. “The RAs that I work with are really good role models and mentors, even sometimes babysitters for my kids, so they have a lot of older support,” said Evans, assistant professor in the Department of Educational and Psychological Studies. “And time will tell, as for them being at a university environment, where everyone is interested in learning new things, and there’s lots of different people, different cultural events and things going on. I think that can only be a positive.” Students also benefit from living among faculty because they see faculty as normal, regular people, according to Kohn-Wood. “To some extent, if they can relate with me on a more human level, then hopefully that will transfer to connecting with other professors they have,” she said. The interactions with students take on many forms, and KohnWood encourages the different

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types of programming put on by the RAs or other student residents who suggest ideas. Programs include open houses, guest speakers, trips to various Miami locations and transition programs for freshmen. Kohn-Wood places emphasis on diversity-focused programs. She is initiating an independent study that encourages students with different world views and perspectives to hold conversations with the purpose of learning from each other. In addition to helping students adjust to campus life and handle academic struggles, the faculty provide a sense of community meant to foster success, for both students and professors. “It probably did take me a while to adjust, and now I’m so used to it that when I have friends come over and they see eight girls making cookies in my kitchen, they ask ‘Is this normal?’ and I say, ‘Yeah this is actually normal for us,’” Maldonado said. “I think now it’s life, and I really love doing it, and I’m really passionate about it.”

Didn’t get your milkshake at the baseball game this week? Check out Nicholas Gangemi’s slideshow covering the game. Missed the men’s basketball game against Georgia Tech Wednesday? Read the recap and check out Zach Beeker’s photos. Subscribe for the email edition of the newspaper at themiamihurricane. com/subscribe. Have a question for V? Ask at dearv@ themiamihurricane. com. TWITTER ACCOUNTS @MiamiHurricane @Dear_V @TMH_Photo @TMH_Sports FACEBOOK PAGE facebook.com/ themiamihurricane

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SAC to feature 24-hour study space, Starbucks Lounge scheduled to open fall 2013 BY ERIKA GLASS COPY EDITOR

College students are no strangers to the phenomenon that is pulling an all-nighter. Once the Student Activities Center (SAC) opens in the fall of 2013, University of Miami students will have a space to stay on those nights when sleep isn’t in the cards. According to Student Government (SG) President Nawara Alawa, many of the past SG administrations have requested that the library stay open for 24 hours. “In order to ensure that students are safe and secure while they study, there has to be a building that can be secured at those hours,” Alawa said. The security concerns with the Richter Library led Alawa to suggest the SAC as the appropriate location for the new 24-hour study space. The library is not a good place, she says, because the first floor cannot be secured. “You have a really open stairwell so even if you turn off the elevators, people can go to the second floor and the stacks,” she said.“… When I say secure I mean … there is [only] one way to lock off that area.” The study space in the SAC will hold

different kinds of seating in order to cater to as many students’ study habits as possible. There will be cubicles for private individual study, individual study desks, group seating and lounge seating. According to Alawa, 24-hour lounges are popular on other college campuses. “Dan Westbrook also did a lot of research on other UCs and student activities centers across the nation, and he found that many of them had … a 24/7 space,” Alawa said. Westbrook, executive director of the University and Student Activities Center, said he pulled inspiration from lounges in schools like Harvard, Yale and Cambridge. The idea was to mimic the feel of those campuses but with a Miami twist. “I think the interior designers and architects working together with the students … really came up with a good way of bringing that feel to the space and still having that University of Miami flavor,” Westbrook said. A new Starbucks location near the lounge will be open 24 hours as well, according to Alawa. “With the whole new dining contract and the changes that are going to be occurring, there is the idea of a 24-hour Starbucks being thrown around,” Alawa said. “So we said maybe that could go really well with coupling it in the new Student Activities Center.”

COURTESY DAN WESTBROOK HITTING THE BOOKS: The 24-hour study space, which will be in the SAC, opens fall of 2013.

Sophomore Jesus Melendez said he is excited to have a new space to study and sees benefits for both commuters and residents. “I try to plan out my studies so I don’t have to pull all-nighters because I can’t physically keep myself up that late,” Melendez

said. “But … I think that would be extremely convenient for, not only myself as a commuter, but for residents as well who might think their roommate is annoying, and they can’t study in their dorm.”

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Chavez dies at 58, leaves fate of Venezuela uncertain Fear of corruption remains intact BY LYSSA GOLDBERG ASSISTANT EDITOR STEPHANIE PARRA NEWS EDITOR

Freshman Veronica Lopez moved to the United States from Venezuela when she was 3 years old. In the 15 years she has lived in this country, she has visited Venezuela three times. The last time she visited was nine years ago. “We left because my dad feared the government and what could happen,” Lopez said. Now that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died Wednesday at the age of 58, Lopez and her family have hope that the country’s gov-

ernment will see change. “What means the most to me is that we can finally see our family because now we can finally go back, and I could finally go see my grandparents and see the country where I was born,” said Lopez, who is now 18. Sophomore Yael Herman said she is happy, but surprised. “I’m just in shock,” she said. “Most of my life he’s been the president, and I really don’t know anything different.” Junior Alexandra Perez found out about Chavez’s death when her cousin from Venezuela sent her a text message while she was at work. “I ran to my boss. I told her, and she went nuts. And we basically were all jumping in disbelief and amazement,” Perez said. While some Venezuelans are

pleased, junior Arianne Alcorta thinks they should instead be celebrating the new opportunities that the end of his regime brings. “I don’t think it’s right to celebrate the death of a person,” she said. “Have respect. We should show respect to gain respect.” Senior Martha Franco said she feels empathy for Chavez’s family and his supporters. “Although I disagree with the way he led our country, he was a charismatic human being revered by Venezuelans who supported their cause,” she said. Perez said that the majority of Venezuelans that she has spoken to believe that this is positive for the future of their country. “It gives everyone hope that there may be a chance to get the country back to the way it was be-

fore,” she said. “It’s the first step to hopefully a good future.” According to Susan Purcell, director of the center of hemispheric policy at UM, the future will bring uncertainty. “What it will mean for Venezuela is a period of some uncertainty, frankly because even though Chavez designated a crony of his own, Maduro, as the person to succeed him as a candidate in case he couldn’t run, there may be some longer term instability going forward because there are some divisions within the supporters of Chavez, and the Venezuelan economy is in very bad shape,” Purcell said. According to the Venezuelan constitution, an election must follow 30 days after the death of the president, if the president has not been in office for four or more years into his

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current term. But some feel unsure of whether this will occur. “Those who have taken control of the government of Venezuela have not followed the constitution so far, and I doubt they will respect it now,” Franco said. Venezuelans will have to wait to see what comes next. “He may be dead, but his followers are not,” Alcorta said. Still, some Venezuelan students are hopeful. “I don’t know my roots and that makes me really sad,” Lopez said. “I know that this doesn’t mean that for sure everything will get back to normal, but it really just gives us hope, and right now that’s all we need.” Marchesa Bergman contributed to this report.

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Orange Festival reminds campus of traditions, history Tables, events to encourage spirit BY JORDAN COYNE COPY EDITOR

The University of Miami will flood its campus with orange on Friday while establishing and defining the first year of its newest tradition. Student Government (SG) is hosting the first ever Orange Festival on the Rock and Green to remind the university of its history and traditions. The lack of any schoolwide celebration in the spring prompted Melissa Guller, SG chief of staff and Iron Arrow member, to plan such an event. “The students … have a lot of pride in the U, and … we’re all generally happy to come here,” she said. “But I think we’re lacking on education on UM traditions.” The event will feature a book

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signing for Sebastian’s new children’s book, Iron Arrow tappings, specials at the Rat, free orange food and shirts, and a pledge campaign to not step on the seal. There will also be traditions tables. Students can go to these tables to learn about different facets of UM’s history, as well as different facts about the traditions. Anyone who goes to every table will receive a free orange shirt. In order to involve more students, many student organizations have been asked to depict various traditions by painting a canvas. “We’re going to have all of these really fun things, but it’s not meant to be like Homecoming or Greek Week in that it’s competitive,” Guller said. Additionally, students with the craziest orange outfits will have their pictures taken and uploaded to Facebook. The person whose picture receives the most likes will win a gift

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IF YOU GO WHERE: Orange Fest WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday WHERE: The Rock and the Green Wear orange.

card to the Rat. The biggest push is for people to wear orange, said Jonny Diaz, chair of the Orange Festival Committee. “The events themselves are nice, but they can change,” Diaz said. “No matter what club you’re in, no matter what school you’re in, the one constant in all of our lives is orange.” Diaz’s parents, who both attended UM, were thrilled when he told them about the new event that resembled Carni Gras, an event they attended while in school.

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“It was a nice event to celebrate being a part of the university,” said Josie Diaz, who received her master’s degree in accounting in 1988. Carni Gras, as Josie Diaz remembers it, consisted of booths, food and performances on the intramural fields to bring the university together in the spring. She first attended the event her senior year of high school while she was in the process of choosing her college. “It was a really nice event for the university and for … prospective students to see what it’s like to be a part of the Cane community,” she said. When the festival is over, both Guller and Diaz hope the UM community will have a better understanding and appreciation for the history of school traditions, and that Orange Fest will evolve into a highlight of UM’s spring calendar. “I hope that in 10 years, everyone knows that the Orange Festival

exists because the orange is the foundation of our colors,” Guller said. “They know to wear orange the day before spring break, and they know why we don’t step on the seal, or why the Ibis is our mascot.” THROUGH THE YEARS UM’s spring kickoff event has undergone many name changes, but always celebrates the school’s traditions. 1951: First Carni Gras 1992: Carni Gras is

replaced with Sunfest 1993: No festival 1994: Carni Gras returns 2001: Last year Carni Gras was reported 2013: First Orange Festival

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What are your plans for spring break?

NOUR GHADDAR SOPHOMORE “I have friends coming from Ghana, where I’m from, to visit me.”

PHILLIP CHAN SOPHOMORE “I’m part of University of Miami Alternative Breaks (UMAB) and I’m going to spend my spring break in Detroit, doing service with an organization called Focus Hope.”

Cuts devalue college degree It is official: The sequester that cuts $1.2 trillion over nine years across various government agencies has been in effect since Friday. And of course, higher education is one of the agencies being impacted. These cuts will harm students who receive financial aid through Federal Work Study, the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant and eventually the Pell Grant. Student researchers will also be affected because federal research spending will be cut by billions of dollars. A domino effect is bound to take place over the next few years. High school students will be applying to their colleges of choice, but will not get enough financial aid to attend. Therefore, they will opt to attend community college, which is less expensive. This, will in turn, overcrowd the already overcrowded classes. Let’s not forget that a bachelor’s no longer holds

the same merit. Instead, college graduates are looking to pursue their education further and receive a master’s degree in order to be an employable candidate. Current students will also be seeing less financial aid awards than they are used too. This means more loans and more debt. Or, dropping out if loans are not an option. Research? Less of it. Much less of it. This leads to less discoveries and advancements in technology, medicine and other social sciences. There are no positive benefits coming out of this sequestration. There is nothing that can be done because President Barack Obama signed this bill into effect and the automatic cuts have already begun. Unfortunately, the Republicans and Democrats couldn’t come to a compromise. But that is nothing new. College affordability is already a challenge for many pro-

“I have an orgo test when I come back, so I’ll be studying in the library.”

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spective and current students. But higher education continues to be idealized even though the government is making it harder for anyone to attend. With these cuts, individuals who want a degree but lack the resources will have even less of an opportunity. Many bank on financial aid to lead them through their educational path. Without money, they cannot attend school. But the government refuses to see this. College is supposed to be an opportunity for all, not a privilege to some. If the government isn’t helping to make college affordable, there isn’t a point in emphasizing its importance. Why emphasize a college degree if the means needed to attain it are slowly being stripped away from us? Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

Miami crime robs students of safety uring winter break, my frantic landlord in Miami called to inform me that the house I share with three roommates had been broken into. The majority of our belongings had been stolen, even with an alarm system installed. College students routinely MELANIE KLEINER CONTRIBUTING leave home for long periods of COLUMNIST time or even for class. It is a thief’s dream come true. Last week, our neighbors experienced their second break-in while they were home. They were able to scare off the robbers, but now they rarely sleep at home. “Don’t live in a house” is advice often thrown around among students because of the unsafe neighborhoods. However, living in an apartment complex is no guarantee either. My car was parked inside the Red Road Commons parking garage last year and was broken into overnight. My laptop and iPod were stolen out of my backpack. I discovered that Red Road Commons didn’t

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have cameras in their garage, let alone a security-enforced gate or front desk to contact for assistance. The cop who helped me file a report was way too accustomed to disgruntled UM students. Thieves regularly stroll into the garage completely aware of the lack of cameras. University Village housing is the only nondorm housing on campus, but it’s only available to upperclassmen with a certain number of credits. Their rent runs at least $1,100 a month. One would think that the UV poses a solution, but last year my friend’s apartment in the UV was broken into overnight while he and his roommates were sleeping. The robber was armed. Two of the three roommates moved out, fearing the robber would return. Our disturbing robbery incident reflects a greater issue in Miami. It would be a crime for the university not to at least brainstorm for ways to lend those of us drowning in tuition costs a hand, especially when 59 percent of students live off campus. A graduating Hurricane shouldn’t have been robbed of all of her sentimental hard-earned U pride memorabilia while away on holiday vacation. Melanie Kleiner is a senior majoring in economics.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Demi Rafuls ART DIRECTOR Mariah Price PHOTO EDITOR Cayla Nimmo ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Monica Herndon NEWS EDITOR Stephanie Parra OPINION EDITOR Elizabeth De Armas EDGE EDITOR Margaux Herrera SPORTS EDITOR Spencer Dandes ASSISTANT EDITORS Lyssa Goldberg Alexander Gonzalez COPY CHIEF Nicky Diaz COPY EDITORS Jordan Coyne Erika Glass Ashley Martinez

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GOING LOCAL The ultimate spring break staycation

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Miami.

While Panama City, Cabo San Lucas and Nassau sound like ideal spring break destinations, not everyone’s planning to leave the Magic City for a weeklong vacation. Miami is a hotspot, after all. So before you worry about your lack of plans for this upcoming week, consider these five new and alternative venues each presenting a different side to the city we call home.

Party: Rec Room If you’re tired of the massive crowds and dizzying strobe lights found at LIV and Story, head to Rec Room for a more intimate vibe. Just across from the recently opened SLS Hotel and famed Delano, this underground lounge is adorned with vinyl records, black leather couches, gold lighting and has a ‘70s vibe to it. It’s small, kitschy and is better enjoyed with those closest to you. Rec Room is located inside the Gale South Beach at 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach.

Sleep: Freehand Miami Hostel Situated inside a 1930s-built Art Deco structure, formerly known as the Indian Creek Hotel, Freehand Miami is one of Miami Beach’s recently opened hip hotel destinations and provides an entirely new definition to “hipster chic.” Yes, hostels usually evoke associations with dangerous eastern European accommodations and creepy, dark side entrances, but this one is nothing short of comfortable. Inside, the boutique-style locale is reminiscent of summer camp – wooden bunk beds and a colorful, tropical decor abound – and can easily lodge up to eight friends (or strangers) at a time. For the less adventurous, private quads are available for “grown-up sleepovers” and there is an option suited with just one king sized bed. Don’t forget to take advantage of the outdoor pool, where graffitilike “Love” signs run along the walls and handcrafted cocktails are provided by the in-house bar, The Broken Shaker. Shared room rates start at $30 per night. Freehand Miami is located at 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach. Drink: Gramps Miami Perhaps the diviest of dive bars in Wynwood, just steps away from Cafeina, Lester’s, Joey’s and Wood Tavern, Gramps is where spring breakers can order a drink without waiting in line or paying for bottle service. Outside, there’s usually a food truck serving up fine grilled cheese concoctions, while $4 hot dogs, $6 burgers and $5 margaritas await indoors. The staff is sure to promise an athome feel (someone’s usually baking or ordering free pizza for all), and the bar’s set up is designed to encourage face-to-face conversation. Its bright orange façade and signage promise “air conditioning,” “cold beer” and “cocktails,” but once you’ve entered, you’ll also find a generous outdoor space and beer garden dedicated to live bands, movie screenings and no-frills dance parties. Gramps Miami is located at 176 NW 24th St., March 7 - March 20, 2013

Eat: Swine Southern Table & Bar Set to open Saturday, Swine is bringing more Southern sensibility to Miami. Forget about dieting and watching the waistline because this joint is all about comfort food. The restaurant is owned by the same team behind Yardbird Southern Table & Bar – where fried chicken and waffles, whiskey and bourbon, and grits fill the menu – and promises to deliver hearty plates with Berkshire spare ribs, local suckling pig, Russian wild boar, Mississippi quail and Texas Antelope. Brunch will be offered on weekends. Swine Southern Table & Bar is located at 2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. See: Haring Miami Last spring, art lovers flocked to the Design District’s Moore Building for a glimpse at some of Salvador Dali’s most iconic creations, but this year’s exhibit will prove to be all about pop art and graffiti. Most famously known for his outdoor “Crack is Wack” mural in Harlem and his underground, impromptu subway paintings in New York City, Haring has been one of the art world’s most celebrated patrons since his AIDS-related death in 1990. He not only ruled Manhattan’s late-night club scene in the ‘80s, hitting the streets with Madonna, Grace Jones and Andy Warhol, among others, but also used vibrant colors and seemingly upbeat, dance-like figures in his work to respond to some of the decade’s most rampant social problems such as AIDS, drug use and crime. The exhibit will celebrate Haring’s work and will also welcome a pop-up restaurant by Miami-based chef Michelle Bernstein. The exhibit runs through Sunday. Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. Haring Miami is located inside the Moore Building at 4040 NE Second Ave., Miami. THE MIAMI HURRICANE

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Celebrate St. Patty’s Day the Miami way BY SAMANTHA NASTI CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

The Irish-American population may be low in Miami-Dade, but that doesn’t stop anyone here from getting ready to go all-out in leprechaun mode. It’s time to cough up the emerald shirts, hats and beads, and maybe even brush up on some Gaelic, for the St. Patrick’s Day festivities are about to take over. Here’s a list of our top five picks to indulge in as much Guinness as luck offers ye’ at the end of the rainbow. Fado Irish Pub – Brickell It’s only appropriate to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at a local bar that’s as Irish as it gets. You won’t want to miss a minute of the third annual Outdoor St. Patty’s Street Festival that starts at 8 a.m. with “Kegs and Eggs,” right outside of Fado. Enjoy live music, drink specials, dancing drunk people and bagpipers all day and night long – plus, prizes from Y100. Fado Irish Pub is located at 900 S. Miami Ave., second floor, Miami. Bougainvillea’s – South Miami If you’d rather stay close to campus, but still get as wild as the Brickellites, head on over to the Irish State of Mind party at Bougie’s.

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They’ll be packed with the rowdiest of locals from as early as 2 p.m. until 5 a.m., and will have $4 green beers and $8 Irish Car Bombs all night. Not bad, and no cover at the door either. Bougainvillea’s is located at 7221 SW 58th Ave., South Miami. John Martin’s – Coral Gables Looking to devour the most traditional Irish eats in Miami? Hop right out of bed to a delicious all-you-can-eat Irish breakfast buffet for $24.50. Once you’re full, enjoy a skilled bagpiper performance and specials galore with the comfort of live entertainment all day long. Don’t forget to reserve your spot for unlimited leprechaun munchies in the morning. John Martin’s is located at 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Duffy’s – Miami Beach If you really want to celebrate traditional Miami style, hang out by the Duffy’s pool at the beach. Two-for-one drinks, all weekend long. There will be an $11.95 cornbeef cabbage special and endless green beer. Plus, live DJs spinning by the water both Saturday (“St. Practice Day”) and Sunday. We predict the pool will turn green by the end of Sunday. Duffy’s is located at 3969 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach.

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CAYLA NIMMO// PHOTO EDITOR KISS ME, I’M IRISH: Fernando Lepri (left), Sheeda Iman (center) and Bob Howard (right) participated in the fifth Beer Snob Bicycle Pub Crawl on St. Patrick’s Day 2012.

Fort Lauderdale St. Patty’s Parade If you can’t celebrate with the Miami crew because of spring break, get started early! March 9th will be Fort Lauderdale’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival on Las Olas featuring floats, music, food and a show you

won’t want to miss. We guarantee you’ll find something to keep you occupied and all Irished out. The St. Patty’s Parade will be held at Southeast Sixth Avenue and Las Olas Blvd.

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strikeouts for Miami’s Bryan Radziewski in just five innings of work against UCF on Wednesday.

seed for the women’s basketball team at the ACC Tournament, which begins Thursday.

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SPORTS BRIEFS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Miami claimed two spots on the All-ACC first team for the third straight year, with Stefanie Yderstrom and Morgan Stroman earning the honor after being voted in by the league’s head coaches.

STORY BY SPENCER DANDES | SPORTS EDITOR DESIGN BY CARLOS MELLA The Hurricanes put together a stretch of dominance this season that has shattered school records, thrust the team into the national spotlight and made Miami a legitimate title threat. Though a win this past Saturday at Duke would have secured an outright ACC regular season championship for Miami, the Canes already have at least a share of the top spot. The only previous conference triumph in school history was a shared title with Syracuse in 2000.

double-digit wins, which includes 25-point victories over both Duke and North Carolina. No other team has recorded that margin of victory over the two conference giants since ACC play began in 1953.

Visit themiamihurricane.com for a full recap of Miami’s Wednesday night game against Georgia Tech.

Yderstrom leads the conference in free-throw percentage, and she has started 104 straight games for Miami. Her 12.3 points per game are second only to Stroman’s 13. “Morgan and Stefanie have been an integral part in the revival of this Miami program,” head coach Katie Meier said. Stroman – who was also named to the All-ACC Defensive Team – returned this season after an Achilles tear sidelined her for the second half of the 2011 season. She and Yderstrom each reached 1,000 career points. “Morgan has to be the comeback player of the year,” Meier said. “Her resiliency and determination after a devastating injury has been inspirational.”

in RPI, behind Duke and :Pb 9PcTNZÐ @ST^ R`]P could be enough to warrant consideration for a No. 1 seed, as Miami also has the nation’s fourth toughest strength of schedule.

previous school record for wins in a season, set in 2001-2002. Miami could break this record Saturday against Clemson. Since the AP Poll began in 1989, the Canes are the sixth team to climb from unranked to the top aP TY QZ`] bPPV^ Z] WP^^Ð

BASEBALL Miami shut down Central Florida in a midweek game at Alex Rodriguez Park, winning 5-0 to improve to 12-2 on the season. The No. 24 Hurricanes also collected a 6-2 win over Maine on Tuesday as freshman starter Thomas Woodrey tossed eight strong innings for his second straight victory.

2013 BOB COUSY AWARD FINALIST ACC PLAYER OF THE YEAR CONTENDER HE’S THE BEST POINT GUARD IN THE LEAGUE BECAUSE HE MAKES VERY FEW MISTAKES, HE KNOWS HIS ROLE, HE HAS AN UNSELFISH SPIRIT, AND THE BALL IS SAFE IN HIS HANDS.

Junior Brad Fieger cracked an RBI single as part of Miami’s four-run seventh inning. Fieger extended his hitting streak to 13 games on Wednesday.

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LONGEST WINNING STREAK

The Hurricanes are participating in the ACC Tournament this weekend in Greensboro, N.C. Miami will match up against Virginia Tech in the first round at 11 a.m. Thursday.

ACC FINISH (PLACE)

ROAD WINS

5 14 6 1 4 10

Miami will host Duke for a weekend series with matchups at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Information compiled from hurricanesports. com. Spencer Dandes may be contacted at sports@ themiamihurricane.com.

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