The Miami Hurricane -- March 8, 2010

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Vol. 88, Issue 14 | Mar. 8 - Mar. 10, 2010

HURRICANE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929

Gator bait Miami falls to Florida, fails to redeem reputation against rival

BY CAMRON GHORBI CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

STEVEN STUTS // The Miami Hurricane

DISAPPOINTED: Sophomore right fielder Nathan Melendres walks off the field after striking out.

CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA

BEER AND BURGERS

FEC OFFERS A WEEK OF CUBAN CULTURE WITH SOME GREAT FOOD PAGE 3

SOUTH BEACH HAS A NEW BURGER JOINT WITH A WIDE SELECTION PAGE 12

The Miami Hurricanes entered this weekend’s blockbuster series against in-state rival University of Florida determined for revenge. They left with only more disappointment.

After dropping two of three weekend games to the Gators, the same team that ended Miami’s playoff run last season, the Hurricanes raised serious question marks about the ability of their offense to produce as conference play looms.

Head coach Jim Morris shuffled the Hurricanes’ pitching rotation for the series, giving Chris Hernandez the opening start in order to rest junior lefty Eric Erickson’s tight arm. Hernandez pitched effectively in his first Friday night start of the season, but the entire Hurricane offense was notably absent in the 7-1 loss. Miami hitters recorded a combined two hits and 15 strikeouts.

Hernandez, who ended his own disappointing sophomore campaign with an ugly regional performance against the Gators, pitched a solid six innings for the Hurricanes. The Miami native allowed only three earned runs and struck out eight Florida batters.

“They were hitting good pitches. If we make a play here or there, it’s a different game,” Hernandez said.

“But that’s the way the ball game goes.”

The Hurricane batters temporarily woke up from their slumber for the second game of the series, leading the way to a 9-6 win on Saturday night. As he has done on countless occasions so far this season, junior outfielder Chris Pelaez jump-started the Hurricanes with a key hit.

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Life and art of the Caribbean UM hosts lecture series on island culture

BY ANDREA CONCEPCION STAFF WRITER

The Caribbean brings to mind white sandy beaches, palm trees and piña coladas, but this is the Caribbean of travel brochures and TV commercials, not the reality of typical island life.

UM hosted a three-day Caribbean lecture series on literature and culture, which allowed attendees to look beyond the stereotypical idea of what Caribbean culture is like.

The Caribbean Literary Studies program (CLS) began conferences in 2000 and has subsequently held two every year since with different themes. This year, CLS and the department of English presented “Global Caribbean: Interrogating the Politics of Location in Literature and Culture.”

For the first time, they joined with the Little Haiti Cultural Center and renowned artist Edouard Duval Carrie for the conclusion of the series on Saturday.

“The interesting part about partnering with the center [is] giving opportunities to bring artists, academics and scholars into the same space to start a dialogue,” said Josune Urbistondo, a program coordinator and CLS graduate student.

Saturday’s events began with a walking tour of a Global Caribbean exhibit led by Carrie. The tour showcased talented artists from Barbados to Cuba and Jamaica, whose work included portrait photography, lithographs and found objects. The exhibit originally premiered during Art Basel Miami.

“Some of the material [was] reflections of circumstances in producing the art,” said Patricia Saunders, UM associate professor in English and one of the event’s main organizers. “Sometimes all you [had were] wine bottles,” Saunders said, pointing at one of the pieces.

Carrie moderated the first panel discussion during which Caribbean artists demonstrated the pieces they had created throughout their careers. The artwork related to the conference’s central theme of location.

For example, Joscelyn Gardner, an artist from Barbados, sketched lithographs of head torture devices used on Caribbean slave women for submission purposes.

Also, Carrie posed a few questions having to do with culture and the earthquake in Haiti.

“As artists, how do we react to it and move forward?” he asked.

“What do we do about archiving our lives?”

Carrie believes the earthquake was a wake-up call for artists to not only restore the culture

Check out Steven Stuts's photo slideshow of Miami's series loss to Florida.

ADRIANNE D’ANGELO // The Miami Hurricane

ISLAND LIFE: A woman contemplates a sculpture during the Haitian Cultural Center’s Caribbean Symposium on Saturday. of Haiti, but to ensure the protection of art and culture in other Caribbean countries.

Carrie said Haiti’s archiving was done by foreign entities in a systematic way. At some point he intends to bring back pieces that got sent away.

“We can’t go on our merry way,” Carrie said. “Our histories [were] so intermingled and we have our own perspective.”

Gardner said culture is a crucial part of life in the Caribbean.

“In the Caribbean, people live their cultural part of life, not somewhere in a museum,” she said. “Culture [is] the foundation of bringing people together in the Caribbean.”

Andrea Concepcion may be contacted at aconcepcion@themiamihurricane. com.

You’ve got legs, use them!

So you walk into the gym, shoot a couple glances over at the peanut gallery on the treadmills and then b-line for the bench.

It’s Monday! “International chest day” and the beginning of a grueling week of upper-body destruction only your fellow gym buddies would understand. Don’t get me wrong, unfortunately this was me in a prior life (well, maybe just a couple years ago), but ignorance is bliss.

Many men who lift weights will give you excuses as to why their routines stay above

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the belt and never working their legs: “I get too sore,” “not enough time” and “legs are for girls.” All of these excuses (minus the last one) are acceptable in isolated circumstances, but the benefits will be worth the sweat, soreness and embarrassment.

Excuse yourself no more because, believe it or not, exercising your legs will actually make your upper body gains more significant.

Our lower halves contain much more muscle than our arms, chest and back- or should at least. This means our legs are capable of moving much heavier loads, burning more calories and stimulating the release of more stress hormones like epinephrine and, your favorite, gym laugh.

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Megan Terilli has video footage of the Gators’ series win.

Missed out on Greek Week? Watch Cassie Glenn's O-Cheer video.

Steve Pierre captured Olympic Day. Enjoy his video.

Need a dose of Evan Peskin’s YOUniversity of Miami column? Read his take on living off campus.

Jamie Stephens reviews the Greek step-show extravaganza.

The healthy life JEREMY ALBELDA HEALTH COLUMNIST

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These hormones will help with protein synthesis for muscle growth, affecting the whole body. People forget that we are designed to perform dynamic compound movements.

With our anatomy, the squat, lunge and deadlift are much more beneficial for daily movement patterns than, let’s say, an isolated bicep curl. So throw a day of legs into your weekly routine and watch yourself grow like a Chia Pet on Rogaine.

Jeremy Albelda is a senior exercise physiology major and a personal trainer. E-mail health questions to him at jalbelda@themiamihurricane.com.

Read Christina De Nicola’s commentary on Rivalry Weekend and what it means for the UM program.

Lelan LeDoux recaps men’s basketball’s 61-60 loss to Florida State on Saturday.

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A celebration of Cuban culture Clearing up housing concerns Students able to ask questions at forum

BY RAMON GALIANA NEWS EDITOR

NICOLE COLLAZO // The Miami Hurricane

SOAKING UP THE SUN: Freshman Katiana Rodriguez leads her team during Jose Marti Day of Service with members of the Federation of Cuban Students and kids from Hadley Park. This is the first event of “A Week of Cuban Culture.”

FEC hosts week of events and activities

BY RAMON GALIANA NEWS EDITOR

With Miami’s deep-rooted historical ties to Cuban culture, hearing the blaring trumpets or the beat of a drum playing salsa music on the UC Patio won’t surprise anyone come Thursday afternoon.

The Federation of Cuban Students (FEC) began their “A Week of Cuban Culture” Saturday when they invited 20 kids from a community park to come participate in a field day with them on the UC Green. A passerby would have noticed the kids starting UM cheers and FEC members playing with them as they engaged in events like tug of war and an egg and spoon race.

“A lot of students don’t experience Miami outside of Coral Gables and the Grove,” said senior Ricky Fernandez, president of FEC. “But really, the whole backbone to Miami is Cuban culture.”

The week will continue on Monday with the official opening ceremonies on the Rock when FEC awards the Young Urban Cuban-American Award (YUCA) to three prominent Cuban-American leaders in the local community, including Rudy Fernandez, the university’s vice president for government affairs.

Free food is a staple of all of the events.

According to Fernandez, FEC is expecting to feed about 250 to 300 people on Thursday during their Cuban Carnival on the UC Patio. The food, however, isn’t just meant for people walking past. FEC hopes to draw people in and provide the chance for them to learn about Miami’s Cuban culture.

“It has a lot to do with the dynamic [nature] of the events and the people and the way things have been planned,” said Claudia Cruz, the week’s chair. “I think all the events were thought through to involve as many people as possible.”

According to the Census Bureau, of Miami’s 1.3 million Hispanics, roughly 650,000 are of Cuban descent. Hispanics comprise 66 percent of the city of Miami’s population and 57 percent of Miami-Dade County’s total population.

“The majority of us in this organization are from Miami and we’ve experienced this our whole lives,” Fernandez said. “It’s something we want to share with the campus community because we love our culture; we take so much pride in it.”

In part, the students who assisted in putting the week together aimed to make the week different than in years past.

“Our events are a lot more interactive this year,” said Valentina Lamas, vice president of FEC. “It’s to learn and really to take it all in, not just pass by and get food. It’s been fun thinking of ways to improve it.”

IF YOU GO MONDAY: Opening ceremonies at 12 p.m. on the Rock; dominoes tournament at 7 p.m. on the Rock.

TUESDAY: Fashion show and Cuban desserts at 12 p.m. at the UC Patio; “Taste of Cuba” at 5 p.m. at Hecht/ Stanford Dining Hall WEDNESDAY: “Discover Cuba” at 12 p.m. on the Rock; “Taste of Cuba” at 5 p.m. at Mahoney/Pearson Dining Hall

Frustrations and confusion will undoubtedly abound Tuesday afternoon when administrators and students gather to discuss grievances regarding on-campus housing.

The forum, which will occur Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Pearson Residential College classrooms, will be an opportunity for annoyed students to voice their concerns over recent housing issues.

Student Government President Lionel Moise is expected to be in attendance at the forum. “[At the forum] you’ll get a clear-cut answer on what happens now if you didn’t get opted in for housing,” Moise said.

“You’ll learn what it means if you did get opted into housing. It’ll help to clear up any miscommunication and any other questions students may have about the issue.”

Jim Smart, director of the department of residence halls, and Gilbert Arias, assistant vice president for student affairs, will also be in attendance.

“The goal is to work in conjunction with SG to further help students understand the process and waiting list,” Vice President for Student Affairs Pat Whitely said in an e-mail to The Miami Hurricane. “Again, I do believe we will be able to accommodate those students who wish to live on campus in the fall, recognizing that we do have some areas like the University Village which will have higher demand.”

The recent housing rift first began when Smart released an e-mail statement to the university community about next semester’s housing availability. He was not available over the weekend to comment on this article.

THURSDAY: Cuban carnival at 12 p.m. at the UC Patio; religious discussion at 6 p.m. at Richter Library’s Cuban Heritage Collection.

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

FRIDAY: “Cuba AvantGarde Exhibit” at 12 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum

WHAT: Housing Forum WHEN: Tuesday, 5 p.m.

WHERE: Pearson Classrooms

IF YOU GO:

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

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The bucket list for every UM senior Ways to make that final semester one to remember

BY RAMON GALIANA NEWS EDITOR

For most, graduation only happens once. You walk across the stage, shake the president’s hand and receive your diploma in the mail one single time in your life.

To help savor one’s final year as a senior at the university, the Alumni Ambassadors, who are undergraduate liaisons to UM’s Alumni Association, recently released a bucket list of 25 items to complete before graduation this semester.

The list, which will be made accessible via Facebook, features items that the ambassadors consider quintessential components of the UM experience.

“We wanted to work on some things to celebrate senior year since its such an important milestone,” said Kate Lake, adviser to the UM ambassadors. “We thought it would be a neat way to bridge some of those experiences so seniors are getting the most out of their experience before they graduate.”

When a student completes an item on the list, they will have the opportunity to upload photos onto the Facebook group for other students to view.

“It’s a really fun way for people to just get together before people head their separate ways,” said sophomore Adam Locust, vice president of recruitment.

For Immediate Past President Rishika De, the best items are those that involve the Cosford Cinema, Belly Bust and the UC green.

“One of the things the UM Ambassadors are constantly striving for is to increase pride amongst current students,” she said in an e-mail to The Miami Hurricane.

According to De, one of the toughest challenges for seniors is the realization that they are running out of time as an undergraduate. “[Seniors should] take advantage of the remainder of their time here at the university and in the city,” she said. “Try to get through as many items as they can.”

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

To do before graduation Watch a movie at Cosford Cinema Listen to Patio Jams on the UC Patio Stop by Senior Day at the Rock Take a class at the Wellness Center Stop by for senior credit check Apply to graduate Visit the Lowe Art Museum Attend Screen on the Green Visit the Clifford Arboretum Watch Belly Bust at the Rat Watch a play at the Ring Theatre Attend the Clinton Global Initiative Attend Relay for Life Make a senior class gift Register for an alumni card Register to retain your university e-mail alias Donate blood at an university event Attend the class ring ceremony

Pre-veterinary society washes dogs for the cats

GRACE FULLER // The MIami Hurricane

WOOF!: The Pre-Veterinary U Society hosted a dog wash on Friday, on campus. “This is the second dog wash we’ve had. We’re going to hopefully do it again before the semester is over,” said the society’s president, Amy Muehlmatt. All of the proceeds for the dog wash go to a non-profit Cat Network.

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NEWS BRIEFS BUSINESS FORUM RETURNS NEXT YEAR

SAFE SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM

ANNUAL FARMER’S MARKET

Last Friday, the School of Business Administration announced plans for the second annual Global Business Forum, which will take place next year from Jan. 12 to 14. During last year’s forum, famous CEOs, such as Jack Welch, spoke at the University of Miami about pressing economic issues, such as the prevalence of photo connectivity.

“Like the first Global Business Forum, which was held in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, the 2011 conference will provide an unparalleled opportunity for deep discussion on some of the most critical issues of our time,” said Barbara E. Kahn, dean of the School of Business Administration.

The Yellow Rose Society will be hosting a free SelfDefense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange (SAFE) class on Monday at 6:30 p.m. for women, in partnership with the UM Police Department.

The program, typically administered through UMPD to promote self-defense tactics among women at the university, will ask for an optional $10 contribution towards the society. The SAFE program is considered an intermediary precursor to the 9 and 12 hour Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) training, also offered by UMPD. Although the event is not open to the public, the class is open to interested female students, faculty and staff at the university. For more information and to register online for the class, visit miami.edu/police/selfdefense.

On Wednesday, the Wellness Center will be hosting its annual Farmer’s Market from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nutritious food samples will be available for tasting by participants. The event will teach participants how to cook healthy meals.

Entrance costs students $25, Wellness Center members $30 and non-Wellness Center members $35. To register, call 305-284-5433.

News briefs compiled by Ramon Galiana who may be contacted at rgaliana@themiamihurricane.com.

Monkeying around

BRITTNEY BOMNIN // Photo Editor

GOOFY GIRL: Kirstie Killen, of Louisiana Tech University’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry, poses on the Rock while on an alternative spring break. The group tabled in the UC breezeway last Thursday offering iced coffee with students dressed as a monkey and banana to promote a kickball tournament fundraiser for Haiti.

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OPINION UP!

What is your favorite cereal?

CLAIRE MILLER Freshman “Cheerios!”

JOE LOMONACO Freshman “Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin.”

GABRIELA CASTELAO Freshman “Cap’n Crunch!”

EVAN FINKEL Freshman “Cinnamon Life.”

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

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As an active citizen of a global society, you may be wondering what can be done.

Unfortunately, other than altering greenhouse gas consumption, not much is possible.

Chile needs our philanthropy The earthquake that hit Chile Feb. 27 rocked the scales at an 8.8. This earthquake shortened the day by 1.26 microseconds by shifting the earth’s axis.

It has received much less attention on our campus, however, than the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, which registered at a 7.0 on the Richter scale.

There are some obvious reasons for this discrepancy.

First, Chile is economically stronger than Haiti and its buildings are made with earthquakes in mind because Chile has had a history of earthquakes. In the 1960s, they were hit by the strongest earthquake ever recorded at a 9.5.

Consequently, the damage was not as extreme as it was in Haiti.

Also, proximity is an issue.

Haiti is much closer to our campus than Chile.

But they still need aid in Chile; earlier this week the Chilean government reversed their decision and has asked for international help. Among their requests were generators, water filtration equipment and field hospitals.

Since ways of aiding the victims in Chile are not as obvious, here are some suggestions from The Miami Herald.

Go to charitynavigator.org or guidestar.org, both Web sites that rate U.S. charities and nonprofits. They also classify chari-

ties, which simplifies giving to a cause of your choice. Look for donation services with smaller overhead costs.

Money is more useful in these situations than supplies; relief workers can purchase what they need closer to the site instead of transporting supplies there.

Therefore, we urge students to show the same demonstration of charity they have exhibited toward Haiti to Chile.

Keep in mind philanthropy is not something that is done out of convenience, it is an act that is done as needs arise.

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

Sick of well-worn humor C

omedy in its f inest forms is priceless, but unless the recipient is comple tely void of EVAN SEAMAN STAFF thought, COLUMNIST who loves repeated, hand-me-down humor? When is the last time you’ve told a Robin Williams’ joke and gotten credit for it, resulting in thunderous, genuine laughter?

Before qualifying my argument, I admit I love laughing and I occasionally love hilarious T-shirts with clever text and graphics, as I own a few.

But sometimes, people wear these T-shirts so frequently that it becomes expected of them and in turn, rendered predictable and anything but witty.

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of these “hilarious” designs, but I do not wear them everyday because I know that people are perceptive enough to draw the conclusion that I did not create the ideas printed on the clothing.

Instead, I simply found them enjoyable and decided to show my approval by purchasing and wearing them every once in a while.

If you wear humorous apparel every day, you come across as being unoriginal and trying too hard.

I am not one to dictate which fashion trends are acceptable and I am not telling you what to do, but as with all things, I would recommend moderation. If you wear those T-shirts sparingly, you will consequently get more responsive feedback.

Does anyone really think you are funny for wearing the thoughts of others that you have stumbled across from clothing retailers if you overdo it?

Similarly, do not copy and

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paste texts from last night on your friend’s walls in a rapidfire manner; one or two will suffice to elicit a smile.

Not only will your friends find themselves bored if that’s all you’ve found yourself doing lately, but also your other acquaintances will see how much of an unoriginal, humorless tool you are on their feeds.

Have your creative juices dried up so much you are incapable of creating your own brand of humor and can only relay the brightest thoughts of others?

“Oh I know that guy! He’s hilarious, he found that FML quote and wore those sweatpants with text tattooed on his ass” is not something I could foresee anyone saying. LOL. Evan Seaman is a junior majoring in marketing. He may be contacted at eseaman@themiamihurricane. com. His blog is posted on perturbedheaven.blogspot.com.

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A world wonder in crisis I f ever asked to name my “bucket list,” I, like most, would name the we l l- k now n wonders of the world MARGAUX TRAINA such as the CONTRIBUTING Great Wall COLUMNIST of China, the Taj Mahal (obviously the mausoleum not the hotel in "The Hangover") and the Roman Coliseum.

After learning about one of most picturesque places in the world, however, the original mustsees now seem so passé.

Ironically, the hidden wonder I refer to, the Meili Snow Mountain Range, is not so hidden since its highest peak soars at 22,000 feet.

Most commonly known for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the range’s majestic glacial peaks are located on the Tibetan Plateau located in the Yunnan province

of China, an area so untouched that until recently, only Buddhist monks visited the sacred mountain range.

In addition to harmonizing peace and prayer, the mountain range is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth and home to half of all the plants and animals found in the country; thus, it is becoming a popular eastern tourist destination.

By this time, perhaps you are questioning why this natural beauty takes precedence over other natural masterpieces.

The necessity to visit the peak is urgent because as days pass the glacial range disappears drop by drop, literally. The mountain range is melting at alarming rates, as the temperatures at these high altitudes climb quicker than at sea level.

According to Barry Baker, a nature conservancy climate modeler who has been studying the Yunnan region for more than five years, the Mingyong, part of the range that runs into the Mekong

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River, is one of the fastest receding glaciers in the world, retreating at a rate of 160 feet per year.

As an active citizen of a global society, you may be wondering what can be done. Unfortunately, other than altering greenhouse gas consumption, not much is possible. Because the range is deemed holy by Buddhists, paleontologists are not permitted to set foot onto the mountain’s icy surface.

Thus, this global dilemma is not getting the attention it deserves by either scientific nor political communities, though the consequences of the melting may be detrimental in the future.

As a result of the pressures of global warming, I urge you to reconsider your dream vacation plans to Beijing, Agra or Rome in order to experience the serenity of the most sacred natural wonders before time glides by.

Margaux Traina is a junior majoring in international studies.

She may be contacted at mtraina@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Craving some romance?

Listen to music in the moonlight at Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove. Bob Ingram will perform Friday from 7-9 p.m., admission is $7.

Carnaval Miami, a unique experience

BY KARI SCHARF CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana, Carnaval Miami is an annual celebration of Latin music, food, art and sports throughout February and March.

The grand finale of festivities takes place Sunday, March 14 on Calle Ocho, a giant party held on the blocks of- yep, you guessed it- eighth street. During the 29 years of the event’s existence, it has attracted more than 30 million visitors from all over the world.

This year, a concert called “8th Street Jam” will be held on one block of Calle Ocho on Sunday. “[It is designed to be] a unique experience to the up-and-coming generation of young Latinos and non-Latinos living in our community,” said Syliva Vieta, director of promotions for the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana.

8th Street Jam will feature musical performances from local bands, a live art installation of local mural artists, a video gaming area, a guitar jam area sponsored by Gibson, a food court and more.

“I have never been myself, but I have heard that Calle Ocho is a blast and I have been waiting for it to come around this year,” sophomore Kristin Tedford said. “The 8th Street Jam is just another reason to go.”

Other Carnaval festivities include a dominoes tournament, cooking contest, children’s soccer match and golf tournament.

The concert will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. is the culmination of Carnaval. Details of times and exact locations of all Carnaval events can be found at carnavalmiami.com.

Kari Scharf may be contacted at kscharf@themiamihurricane. com.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Carnaval Miami “8th Street Jam” WHERE: The northeast corner of 12th Avenue and 8th Street in Little Havana WHAT: Featured performances with a special appearance by Pitbull WHEN: Sun., March 14 from 1:30 to 9:30 p.m.

COST: $20 general admission

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Burgers on the beach

BY CARLY EHRLICH CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Take a monster bite out of a juicy gourmet burger and wash it down with a refreshingly cold brew. This is not a typical burger hang out; it’s the Burger & Beer Joint in South Beach on Bay Road.

This place gives a whole new meaning to the word gourmet.

Customers have the option to create their own burger and personalize it to perfection.

Start with the basics by choosing a meat like Angus, turkey or Kobe (yes, they have Kobe beef burgers!). Prices range from $8 to $18, depending on the meat and size. Half-pound and fullpound burgers are available. But for guys who like to show off, be aware that even a half pounder is a lot to handle.

The next task is deciding what to put on the burger. With a wide variety of toppings, cheeses, sauces and buns, it’s difficult not to get carried away. Just remember that each addition is a few extra cents.

As for the beer, the Burger & Beer Joint has a list of a 100 beers from around the world. Their extensive beer list prices range from $4 to $10, or in other words, from Bud Light to Delirium Tremens.

Alcohol content also varies, allowing customers to choose between beers with four percent to 13 percent alcohol content.

Along with the food, the atmosphere screams college students; it’s a blend between a

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Auction open to students

BY NANCY OBEN CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

RACHEL STEINHAUSER // The Miami Hurricane

MMM!: Sophomores Colby Meyers and Kaitlin Stevens enjoy a meal on Saturday at Miami Beach’s Beer and Burger Joint. lounge and a sports bar. Customers have the option to sit upstairs, downstairs, at the bar or outside.

There is even a party room for people who like to eat in huge groups, and, of course, a big group means a bigger burger. This joint offers a 10-pound burger for everyone to share! Just make sure it’s ordered 25 minutes in advance and that everyone can afford to split the $75 burger.

The Burger & Beer Joint is open for lunch and dinner, from 12 p.m. until 1 a.m. For those who work up a late-night appetite, the restaurant is open until 2 a.m. on weekends.

IF YOU GO

WHAT: Burger & Beer Joint WHERE: 1766 Bay Road, South Beach COST: $15-$25 per entrée, on average Visit burgernbeerjoint. com for a detailed food and beer menu.

Carly Ehrlich may be contacted at cehrlich@themiamihurricane.com.

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It may still feel like winter on campus, but the Lowe Art Museum is hoping to bring spring to Coral Gables. Partnering with the University of Miami art and art history departments and Friends of Art of Miami, the Lowe will host the “Spring into Art” auction this Wednesday.

There will be over 200 items at this year’s silent auction, all awaiting a bid. The items range from paintings and photographs, to glass and sculptures. This auction is unique because it allows students as well as local artists to make donations.

“We encourage students to participate and meet artists in the community,” said Tammy Cohen, a representative from the Lowe. “It’s great exposure for them.”

Each student that donates a work of art will receive two free tickets to the event. Donations are still being accepted and the necessary forms are available in the Rainbow Building.

The auction benefits both the Lowe Art Museum and the art department. Funds raised will be distributed proportionally to both organizations based on the amount of art donated.

“The auction is about promoting the arts, not just the

Lowe or the art department,” said Lise Drost, chair of the art and art history department.

Tickets are $150 and refreshments will be served. The evening will also include a raffle for a four-day, three-night trip for two to Mexico City to visit the city’s fine art museums with proceeds from the raffle directly benefitting the Lowe.

Nancy Oben may be contacted at noben@themiamihurricane.com.

IF YOU GO WHAT: The “Spring into Art” Auction WHERE: The Lowe Art Museum, located next to Mahoney/Pearson Residential Colleges WHEN: Wed. from 7 to 9 p.m.

COST: Tickets are $150, but anyone who donates artwork (including students) will receive two free tickets to the event.

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FOOTBALL PROFILE

Another No. 26 that plays with viciousness Freshman safety shows promise

BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

It’s not comparing apples to oranges. It’s more like a gem compared to a precious cut diamond.

Both of these players are equal in intensity and talent.

They both explode to the ball and play with a significant amount of aggressiveness. Both come with the toughness of a lion and an attitude of a gorilla.

Both have enough steelo and confidence to have an impact on every single play. To top it off, both have worn the No. 26 for the Miami Hurricanes.

One is freshman safety Ray Ray Armstrong. The other was the late great Sean Taylor, someone Armstrong truly idolizes.

“He was a player that I see myself as,” Armstrong said.

“There is a lot about him that I see in my game. I go to ball for him.”

This fierce safety made a rumble around the Hurricane nation.

Under the bright lights at Sun Life Stadium against a perennial powerhouse in Oklahoma, Armstrong struck running back DeMarco Murray with viciousness on his defensive play. Armstrong hit him like a freight train and sent a wave of excitement throughout the stadium.

He recorded a career-high seven total tackles in that game.

In his first season, Armstrong collected 21 total tackles despite missing three games. In time, Armstrong will pick up his first collegiate interception and touchdown.

“He is a good kid,” head coach Randy Shannon said. “Very energetic. Ray Ray would keep talking if you wanted him to.”

Armstrong’s given name is Aravious, but he was nicknamed Ray Ray by his mother when he was young. Growing up in a family of athletes that have played sports their whole lives, Armstrong picked up sports at the age of six.

Ever since then, Armstrong has played his heart out, especially for his mother. Through football, Armstrong wants to be able to support his mom.

“She has been there for me and supporting me for my entire life,” he said. “I feel like I owe it to her.”

At Sanford Seminole High, Armstrong won the 6A state championship; he was the quarterback and safety.

Seminole coach Mike Cullison called Armstrong the fiercest player he has ever laid his eyes on.

Armstrong has earned the same respect from his current Hurricane teammates.

“Ray Ray is my boy,” sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris said. “He’s someone I’ve known since he was in high school when he beat up on my high school. He’s just real close to me.”

Outside of class and football, Armstrong enjoys eating his beloved barbecue while spending time with his family.

“I love my family time,” he said. “I like to be around my family.”

This spring, Armstrong has been getting the majority of reps at safety. He is trying to improve on his own and as a member of the defensive unit.

“Last season, as a unit at the University of Miami it was not good,” Armstrong said. “Miami expects better, so next year we are trying to get better. For me, the biggest thing [I learned] is [if] you practice well and go hard you will get a lot of playing time.”

One tough thing Armstrong

BILLY GILBERT // The Miami Hurricane

TAKE HIM DOWN: Freshman safety Ray Ray Armstrong tackles Oklahoma junior running back DeMarco Murray during Miami’s 21-20 victory on Oct. 3 at then- Land Shark Stadium. has learned is not to take any day for granted. Armstrong looks to his idol in this case.

“It’s almost like we play a kid’s game for a king’s ransom,” Taylor said in an interview in 2007. “If

you don’t take it seriously enough, one day you’re going to say, ‘Oh, I could have did this, or I could have did that.’”

The Hurricanes continue to practice at Green Tree Field until

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Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.

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BASEBALL FROM PAGE 1

Stomped by a rival

Pelaez crushed his third home run of the year on a hanging curveball from Gator starter Brian Johnson to give the Canes a 1-0 advantage in the second inning.

“We felt today we really needed to swing,” Pelaez said. “Coming up against a great team, you really need to score runs.”

Sophomore Nathan Melendres hit a pinch-hit three-run homer run in the sixth inning after replacing an ineffective freshman Michael Broad. Senior closer David Gutierrez recorded his third save of the season on 1.2 innings of shutdown pitching.

Just as soon as the Canes’ hitters had awoken, they went right back to sleep for the Gators’ 4-2 win in the rubber match of the series. The Canes managed only four hits on the afternoon and, despite three Gator

errors, could not capitalize on their chances.

“We gotta do a better job of swinging the bat against their fastball guys,” Morris said.

Canes lefty Eric Erickson allowed five hits and three runs in just over three innings of work Sunday afternoon.

“We had a pitch limit of sixty on him,” Morris said of Erickson. “It was good to see him back out there pitching.”

The Hurricanes travel to Orlando Tuesday night to play UCF at 6:30 p.m. All baseball games can be heard on WVUM 90.5 the Voice.

Camron Ghorbi may be contacted at cghorbi@ themiamihurricane.com.

CHECK OUT CHRISTINA DE NICOLA’S COMMENTARY ON RIVALRY WEEKEND AT THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM.

GRACE FULLER // The Miami Hurricane

BACK AT HIM: Junior Christian Blocker returns a serve from Florida State’s Vahid Mirzadeh during Saturday’s 5-2 loss at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.

Miami falls 5-2 to Florida State

BY DEBORA RUBI SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

The No. 39 University of Miami Hurricanes (5-3, 0-1) lost to No. 19 Florida State (9-1, 3-0) 5-2 in their ACC opener, extending FSU’s winning streak to seven and breaking Miami’s four-game winning streak.

Florida State’s team boasted three ranked players: No. 35 Jean-Yves Aubone, No. 55 Clint Bowles and No. 69 Vahid Mizradeh.

“FSU has a really solid squad there,” head coach Mario Rendon said. “They are very deep and they’re one of the best teams in the ACC.” Miami’s top-ranked doubles team No. 60 Christian Blocker and David Simon experienced its first loss losing convincingly 8-1 to their instate opponents. A Seminoles doubles win over doubles partners Ignacio Tabado and Waylon Chin, 8-5, gave the Seminoles the doubles point to give Florida State a 1-0 lead in the match.

Hector Nieto and Keith Crowley continued their dominant doubles play to get Miami their first win of the match, 8-6, over the Seminoles to improve to 6-0 for the season.

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Seminoles No. 69 Vahid Mizradeh beat Christian Blocker 6-2, 6-1 to give the Seminoles a 2-0 lead in the Match. Carl Sundberg, playing at the No. 1 position, was unable to pull off the upset against Seminole No. 35 Jean-Yves Aubone losing 6-2, 6-4.

Keith Crowley rallied back in the second set to force a tie break but was unable to hold off FSU’s No. 55 Clint Bowles who won the game 6-2, 7-6 to get the decisive point for the 4-0 win.

“We were exposed to a couple things that we need to work on,” Rendon said. “Our guys came back strong and kept fighting in the singles so I’m proud of that.”

Waylon Chin got the first point of the day for the Hurricanes with a 7-6, 7-5 over FSU’s Andres Bucaro.

Ignacio Taboada did not manage to recover after losing the second tie break eventually losing the match to Connor Smith 4-6, 7-6, 1-0.

“I’m looking forward to going to Clemson and Georgia Tech and [turning] it around,” Rendon said.

The Hurricanes will continue their ACC play against Clemson on Mar. 13 and Georgia Tech on Mar. 14.

Debora Rubi may be contacted at drubi@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Dear V: He likes it wet and wild...

Dear Flo, , Dear V, My friends and I don’t talk much about our sex lives, so I need you to clear something up for me. My boyfriend sees no problem in having sex with me while I’m on my period (one time he even tried to remove my tampon!). I, on the other hand, think it’s gross. Moreover, when I’m feeling all bloated and sluggish, sex is the LAST thing I want to be doing.

Then again, I feel like an entire period is a long time to go without sex when you’re young and in a relationship. Do women normally abstain from sex when it’s their time of the month? How should I handle it?

-Flo

Oh the joys of womanhood, don’t you just love it when mother nature comes to visit? It’s always at the worst time. Personally I’d have to agree with you on the whole “gross factor” but you’ve got to give your boyfriend some credit for being so dedicated to... well, getting the job done.

A lot of girls actually have a higher libido around and during their period, so on the one hand some might consider you lucky to have a man like this. Sex during your period can also help ease cramps and many of the physical symptoms associated with menstruation if you climax, because the muscle contractions help relieve pain in the abdomen.

Depending on how long your period lasts, yes it can feel like a long time to go without sex, especially when you’re in a relationship where sex is occurring frequently.

It can be a bit messy (as I’m sure you’ve found out by now) but the added lubrication can also make the sex bet-

ter. You’ll probably need to put down a towel and take some precautionary measures to prevent a mess, but the end result could be quite fantastic.

It can be difficult when you just feel like sleeping all day and all he wants to do is get it on, but I would personally take advantage of his interest. It has a lot of potential and many girls are probably jealous of the fact that you can have fun all month long.

Best of luck, V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane. com.

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