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

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City approves plan to renovate Marine Stadium UM School of Architecture students integral to design BY ALEXANDER GONZALEZ ASSISTANT EDITOR

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SPINNING: DJ Diplo will perform a free show at the BankUnited Center for students, faculty and staff April 12.

Hurricane Productions books DJ Diplo for free show April 12 BY MARGAUX HERRERA EDGE EDITOR

fter a year packed with rap, hip-hop and rock n ’ roll, electronic DJ Diplo will spin at the BankUnited Center on April 12 for students, faculty and staff. “He ’s a really good DJ and is go-

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ing to be perfect for what the student body has been asking for, ” said Kris Martin, Hurricane Productions ’ (HP) president of concerts. Martin said that he looks for artists who are accessible, popular and easy to work with. He has worked with Diplo in the past and believed he was a good choice.

“He really enjoys playing to his fanbase, which are college kids, ” he said. The event is free. Currently, HP plans to give away 3,500 tickets, but the event can be expanded to 7,000 depending on demand, Martin said.

IN LIVING COLOR

TRACK IS BACK

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SEASON BEGINS WITH STRONG SHOWING PAGE 13

he graffiti-covered seats of the Miami Marine Stadium may soon attract patrons instead of the occasional skater. City of Miami commissioners voted 3-2 on March 8 in favor of allowing a possible renovation, using a master plan developed by UM architecture students in 2009, of the stadium to progress with certain conditions. During their March meeting, commissioners met with the Friends of Miami Marine Stadium, the group responsible for the landmark ’s preservation, to confirm an agreement between the two groups and the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority (MSEA). The agreement gives Friends two years to develop fundraising techniques and a viable operational plan. Friends, which is in charge of completing the two requirements, must return in six months to update commissioners and MSEA on its efforts. Miami commissioners Wifredo “Willy ” Gort, Marc Sarnoff, and Francis Suarez voted in favor of the agreement with Friends, while Michelle Spence-Jones and Frank Carollo voted against. According to an article in The Miami Herald, Spence-Jones and Carollo both objected to the agreement because Friends was given the authority on the issue without being chosen through a competitive bidding process. After multiple attempts to reach the two commissioners, Spence-Jones and Carollo were not available to speak at the time of publication. However, Suarez said that there were not any other alternatives available at the time of the vote and thus voted in favor of the agreement.

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UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS

Palm trees planted down Ponce UM splits cost with Coral Gables

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Ponce de Leon Boulevard is returning to its roots. The University of Miami contributed $59,486 to the City of Coral Gables for the installation of 358 Alexander palms on the existing median on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. The trees were planted last week. The street, which is parallel to the Coral Gables campus, was home to this species of palms several decades ago, according to Patrick Salerno, Coral Gables city manager. However, the trees were destroyed over the years by hurricanes and disease and were never replaced. City of Coral Gables commissioners approved the $110,950 project on March 13. Coral Gables is covering the remainder of the expenses. Salerno believes the restoration will return the university ’s entrance to how he remembers it. Salerno, who graduated from UM in 1973, was one of the principle negotiators of this agreement. “It needs to represent the fine university that the University of Miami is, ” he said. “The university obviously recognizes that what ’s important to the university doesn ’t just stop at the edge of campus. ” Margot Winick, vice president of UM media relations, also believes this development will enhance the university ’s recognized greenery.

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THE GREEN SCENE: The University of Miami contributed $59,486 to the City of Coral Gables for the installation of 358 Alexander palms on the existing median on Ponce de Leon Boulevard. “The campus is like a big green space, and it ’s our aim to make the university as inviting as possible, ” she said. Freshman Daniel Narciso agrees. “I know the school is trying to be more academically forward so it competes academically with all other schools, but I guess to further distinguish themselves, they have to do it to make it look nicer looking than others, ” he said.

POSTAL WORK: Workers spent Wednesday creating support posts for the new palm trees that line the median on Ponce. 2

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Sophomore Gabrielle Roland takes the metro to school everyday and passes by Ponce de Leon. Though she finds the trees pretty, Roland is concerned whether the trees will be able to survive future storms. “It ’s high maintenance, ” she said. “They kind of look wimpy, so I don ’t know how they ’re going to fare in a hurricane. ” Alexander Palms are common choices for South Florida medians. Although the trees aren ’t native to South Florida, Steve Pearson, director of the John C. Gifford Arboretum, doesn ’t believe they will present any environmental problems. “Generally, palms are welladapted to our area, and the only maintenance they sometimes require is what we call essential micronutrients, ” he said. The city negotiated a discounted price of $275 per tree with Manuel Diaz Farms, a Homestead-based company owned by an alumnus and Coral Gables resident. The deal also included a one-year warranty for the trees. When the warranty expires, the city will take over maintenance. Coral Gables has worked with Manuel Diaz Farms previously – their contract with the Miami Dade Expressway Authority prices

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the same trees at $323.40. By piggybacking on another contract, the city avoided a long approval process. Over the next few months, irrigation systems and ground cover, such as grass or low-lying plant material, will also be added. This landscape project and other beautification improvements between Granada Boulevard and Red Road are part of the 20-year development agreement between the university and the city, which was passed August 2010. “We have a common interest, ” said Maria Fallons, Coral Gables public affairs manager. “The road is important for both the city and the university. ” Winick agrees. “We have a long-standing partnership with the city, and we ’re committed to benefiting the community as well as the university, of course, ” she said.

TO READ MORE ABOUT THE NEW PALM TREES, TURN TO THE STAFF EDITORIAL ON PAGE 6.

The Miami Hurricane caught up with Billy Joel before his campus event March 5. Check out the interview online. Missed the women’s tennis matches this week? Sports editor Ernesto Suarez has got the scoop. Read all about it in his recap. Can’t make it to this year’s Ultra Music Festival? Follow @MiamiHurricane for live coverage of the festival. Have a question for V? Ask at dearv@ themiamihurricane. com.

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Student Government hosts talent show TUNEFUL BATTLE: Dylan Diliberto performs with The Jackson Six at the Student Government event, “The U-Factor,” on Wednesday night. The event, modeled after the show, “X Factor,” included musical performers who competed for a showcase at Gusman Hall. Contestants also competed for a contract option with Tae Talent. A silent auction accompanied the show. Proceeds collected will benefit Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS. Ashlee Madhukar, a music business major, won the competition.

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ON-CAMPUS DINING

Petition for more vegan options circulates Students take action with peta2 group BY KYLIE BANKS SENIOR NEWS WRITER

Muscovy ducks and lizards were not the only animals wandering around campus this week. While donning a cow suit, Shannon Soper encouraged students to sign a petition for increased vegan options on campus this past Monday and Tuesday. The petition was organized by peta2, which is the youth outreach group for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, known as PETA. Vegan options on campus have been a concern for many students for the past few years. Peta2 hosted a similar protest last spring semester but returned this semester because the group did not see as much change as they hoped for, said Soper, peta2 ’s campus outreach coordinator. Junior Blake Simmons, the president of Students Helping Animals, struggled to find vegan food while living in Stanford during his freshman year. “If you live in the dorms you ’re required to have a meal plan, ” said Simmons. “I was going to Whole Foods every Friday and shoving it into my little refrigerator.

That $5000 meal plan was going out the window. ” After peta2 came to campus last year, Simmons sat down with the Dining Services Department to discuss vegan options. “I met with the head of Chartwells and he brought out a list and checked all things that were vegan, ” he said. According to Simmons, the next step “was to let everyone know up front what is vegan, what is vegetarian, and what ’s not. ” After the meeting, dining services made changes to the labels on the food in the dining halls. Last February, Chartwells introduced the Balanced U Program, which introduced an icon system that clearly labels vegan and vegetarian options in the dining halls. “It encourages students to make better choices in food selection, ” said Ana Alvarez, UM ’s director of auxiliary services. “This has been a great feature for students who would like to identify what vegan and vegetarian options are available. ” In addition to changing the labeling, additional vegan options were added. “The concept called Terra Ve serves only vegetarian options, of which over 60 percent …are vegan, ” Alvarez said. Currently, one soup per day is vegan, and the concept called Sandwich Central has a daily vegan sandwich. Additionally, students have the option to create vegan sal-

ads and stir-fry. Even with these changes, some students feel that the vegetarian section as a whole needs more variation. “I don ’t eat at the dining hall because, ninety percent of the time, the vegetarian food that is there is tofu, ” sophomore Bharathi Subramanian said. “Just because I ’m a vegetarian doesn ’t mean I like tofu. Other than that, it ’s fries. ” Like Subramanian, Simmons desires more options in the dining hall. “I would love for a full vegan stand where every day is something different, ” he said. Other students feel that the labeling system needs improvement. “The section that usually has vegetarian and vegan food is sometimes a safe bet – I ’ve eaten there a few times with food that was labeled as vegan, but actually had cheese or other animal products in it, ” junior Stephanie Kryzak said. Simmons plans to send the petition, which got more than 1,000 signatures, to dining services. “We will send the petition just to say, ‘Hey, we still have a big amount of vegans who would like more options, ’ ” he said. “We plan on peta2 coming back every semester to show that it ’s not a disappearing trend. ” March 22 - March 25, 2012

HP secures event with DJ Diplo April 12 DIPLO FROM PAGE 1 Tickets will be available at the University Center Ticketmaster window starting at 8:30 a.m. on March 26. One ticket per student will be allowed. If tickets remain, students will be able to pick up one additonal free ticket beginning April 2. Faculty and staff will also be allowed to pick up two free tickets beginning April 2. Diplo is selective about which universities he will play at, according to Martin. “We ’re lucky he said yes, ” Martin said. According to Martin, Hurricane Productions took student considerations into account while booking the DJ. The group looked at the survey conducted during Homecoming and saw a high demand for electronic music. “We really strived to achieve a universal acceptance of who ’s coming to campus, ” Martin said. And many students are indeed excited for the show. “His music is sick, ” sophomore Sara Marin said. “It ’s great that UM is bringing him because he ’s just as big as any huge artist who would be too expensive to go see at any club in Miami. It ’s like a really awesome gift to see him, especially if you couldn ’t afford to go to Ultra. ” Others, however, were content with the hip-hop heavy music choices before. “I thought that it was good when they brought hip-hop artists, ” sophomore Christopher Hurst said. “I felt that more people could relate to that. ” Despite being unfamiliar with Diplo ’s music, Hurst said he understands the change. “It ’s appropriate for this school because everyone goes to Ultra, ” Hurst said. “I just don ’t really have that much interest in it. ”

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Miami Marine Stadium to receive facelift STADIUM FROM PAGE 1 “The stadium has been languishing for decades, ” he said. “No other group has shown such interest. ” Sarnoff also voted yes, but is concerned about whether viable operational and economic plans are achievable. “I don ’t know if this generation is interested in an outdoor stadium, ” he said. “Can the losses be offset? ” According to Suarez, it will take an estimated $30 million to $40 million to renovate the stadium. Three million dollars in county bonds have already been allocated to assuage the cost. Friends will need to fundraise the remaining amount. Given the historic and iconic nature of the stadium, Friends might also receive aid from the federal government and various philanthropies, Sarnoff said. Co-founder of Friends Don Worth confirms that another $4 million to $5 million in tax credits and $2 million from a corporate sponsor have been confirmed for renovation funding. He hopes the remaining balance

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comes from a capital campaign and possible naming rights to the stadium. According to Worth, the stadium will be used as a multipurpose facility that will host everything from sporting events and boat races to graduations and weddings. The original architect, Hilario Candela, will restore the stadium using UM architecture students ’ master plan. In 2009, the class was led by Friends co-founder Jorge Hernandez, a UM architecture professor and vicechair of the National Trust for Historical Preservation. Hernandez was not available to speak at the time of publication. The stadium will again face another vote concerning MSEA ’s final approval to give the interlocal agreement the anticipated green light. For now, six months stand between Friends and the possible realization of its cause. “It ’s a terrific project that appeals to a variety of people, ” Worth said. “Once you go inside, you ’ll understand its magic. It is and will be the jewel and crown of Miami. ”

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MIAMI’S MARINE SCENE: The 6,566-seat stadium was designed by architect Hilario Candela in 1963. He was a 28-year-old immigrant from Cuba when he designed the stadium.

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Exhibit tells story of HIV, AIDS struggles Event to break stereotypes BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

The Florida Department of Health is trying to break down the stigma of living with HIV. The Faces of HIV exhibit will will be on campus on Friday on the Rock from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The display shares the stories of Florida residents living with HIV and AIDS and break down the stereotypes associated with the virus. “We hope to reduce the stigma associated with the disease. It doesn ’t matter what race or gender you are, it can affect anyone, ” said Kristin Rothbauer, the Faces of HIV Press Contact. The DOH invited people living with HIV and AIDS to step forward and share their stories by keeping a journal for one month.

These handwritten journals containing the participant ’s thoughts, pictures and whatever else they included to express their feelings will be on display. Next to each journal will be large headshots of the participants, because the hope is for people to look into their eyes and see they have a story to share. Smart phone owners will also be able to scan a QR code and watch that person ’s interview. “This makes it more intimate, ” junior Rich Marino said. “If you go read about something on Wikipedia it ’s not very intimate, but if you talk to someone, it is. When it ’s near it impacts you. ” The event has traveled throughout the state and has stopped at Florida State University, University of Florida and University of Central Florida. The exhibit will next be in Coconut Grove on Saturday with a mobile testing center.

NEWS BRIEFS RESEARCH The deadline for the College of Arts and Sciences “Beyond the Book” Summer Award for Research-Based Learning has been extended to April 2. The award allows Arts and Sciences undergraduate students to pursue extracurricular learning opppurtunities. Each student who participates receives a $2,500 stipend. The application form is available online. For more information, email Rose Glemaud at rglemaud@miami.edu.

The application for the the College of Arts and Sciences Summer Research Program for Underrepresented Minorities & Women is also due April 2. The program pairs students with a UM faculty mentor to create an original project. Funds will be provided for housing and meals on campus and a stipend of $3,000. Participants cannot register for courses or have jobs during this time. For more information, email Maria Robertson at mrobertson@miami.edu.

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ART LECTURE Director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African Art Johnnetta B. Cole will present a lecture on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the Lowe Museum. The general public is welcomed to attend, and admission is free of charge. To register for the presentation and for more information, visit humanities.miami.edu/programs/lectures/ guestlecturers#cole. Alexander Gonzalez may be contacted at agonzalez@ themiamihurricane.com.

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How are you preparing for the final stretch of the semester?

MICHELLE LARA Junior “Trying not to procrastinate and leave things for the last minute.”

DANIEL VALENZUELA Sophomore “Keeping up with my classes and reviewing my notes.”

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...remember that to effectively bring about change you must learn the rules, obey the rules and challenge the rules by using the rules.

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stone. A blast from the past may be just what we need to create a pathway to new traditions that are still to come. Unfortunately, the palms that stood across from campus in the past were destroyed by hurricanes and disease. But that shouldn ’t stop us from wanting to create a lasting first impression. With luscious green trees and beautiful landscaping surrounding the walkways, courtyards and patios on campus, the UM entrance often goes unnoticed. We may not linger around UM ’s gate, but thousands drive past it daily and don ’t see the beauty we see once inside. Most universities have grand entrances covered with bushes, trees, gold beveled letters and vibrant flowers because it is the first thing people notice. UM continues to move up in the rankings, but in order to play the part, we need to look it, too. Not everyone agrees with the palm tree addition on Ponce

de Leon. Concerns regarding hurricane destruction and pedestrian safety are arising, but these factors shouldn ’t be much of a worry. In fact, Miami hasn ’t seen a hurricane in more than six years and the tropical storm rain bands that have passed through have not caused major damage. Also, as long as students follow road rules and wait for signals to cross the street, the trees shouldn ’t obstruct drivers ’ views that can cause accidents. UM has to represent the cultural and natural beauty that Miami encompasses. The planting of these palm trees will enhance our already iconic campus and its legacy. Next time you ’re walking around, driving or riding the Metrorail, don ’t forget to stop and appreciate these new university hallmarks. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

Learn, obey rules to make changes DANIEL RODRIGUEZ Freshman “I’ll be waiting to the end and studying up. It’s crunch time.”

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dmiration is not a prerequisite for appreciation. Hurricane Jack may not care for Hurricane Jill ’s make-up, but there is appreciation latent in the effort and precision of Jill ’s mascara and foundation application. Similarly, the plight of the LGBT community should be appreciated as a CHRISTOPHER IVORY teaching mechanism irrespective of CONTRIBUTING personal feelings about the lifestyle. COLUMNIST Proposition 8, a California ballot passed in 2004 restricting marriage to opposite sex couples, was recently overturned, making California the latest state to legally recognize same-sex marriage. With more states likely to follow, how is it that the small LGBT population is successfully marching through legislative battles? It ’s simple. They understand the power behind efficiently challenging the system from within. Simply shouting what grinds your gears is pretty mundane and rarely efficient. Conversely, the LGBT movement has taught us that to get what you want you

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UM flaunts its roots When high school students search for universities they would like to attend, academic excellence is not the only factor they take into account. The campus ambiance, community and environment are big parts of the equation, and the University of Miami is no exception to this rule. The campus ’ $59,486 expenditure on trees may sound extravagant and absurd, but planting 358 palms is more reasonable than one may think. Several decades ago, palm trees stood along Ponce de Leon Boulevard and added beauty to our now dull entrance. And now, they ’re back. Our campus community embodies a strong presence of tradition. These palms were once a part of campus, so replanting them allows us to restore UM ’s entrance to what it once was. In Miami, universities should take advantage of the ability to be colorful and green as opposed to brick and

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must learn the rules, play by the rules and overturn the rules using precedent already established by the rules. Let ’s say you don ’t like a particular speed limit in Miami and wish to increase it. How successful do you think you would be by consistently driving over the speed limit and saying, “Hey officers, I ’ve been driving 25 mph over the speed limit every day for three months with no accidents, so the speed limit should clearly be raised? ” I assure you that won ’t work. Unlike our Miami speeder, the LGBT community has shined through its systematic challenges. Rather than standing for the slander and public scrutiny, the LGBT community took up activism. How helpful would it have been had the LGBT community just picketed and protested outside the White House instead? Whether you are a UM student, a little league coach or a mailwoman, remember that to effectively bring about change you must learn the rules, obey the rules and challenge the rules by using the rules. It worked for the LGBT community. It can work out for us. Christopher Ivory is a first year law and M.A. journalism student.

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Elevator rides rival the Tower of Terror

levator music has always gotten a bad rep.Your iPod will be on shuffle in the car and as if Steve Jobs himself is haunting you from his grave, it will play some symphony that you swear was for an JACKIE SALO CONTRIBUTING eighth grade music class COLUMNIST project. Your friends shriek. “Why don ’t you put on dentist chair music while you ’re at it? Where did you hear this song? Shopping at JC Penny? ” I ’m not advocating that anyone play an oboe quartet at your pre-game, but come on everyone, give elevator music a break. It is an under-appreciated necessity and anyone who has ridden the painful silence of UM elevators should know that. Living in the penthouse of the Hecht Pentland dorm, I am an avid elevator rider. This means I get to take the elevator for 12 floors, which would be bearable if I got to be with myself and my own thoughts, but considering I live with 500 other students, that is rarely the case. Not only am I usually in the elevator with someone who chooses to prolong my ride by making it all about them and stopping at other

floors, but usually it is pretty awkward. The worst is when there is only one other individual in the elevator. Both of you realize that the other is there but will do whatever it takes to spend this dreaded journey together without acknowledging each other. Suddenly, you become painfully aware of your every movement. Do they notice that I have spent this ride mesmerized by the changing floor numbers? Should I rifle through my bag to pass the time? I ’ll pretend to text and pray that they don ’t discover the truth and realize that there is no service. Then there are the times that the other passenger is someone that you are somewhat acquainted with and now you can ’t escape conversation. You ’ll have to resort to small talk that will only end up buying you about three floors of time. You ’ll soon reach a lull in conversation that will make you long for elevator music. Experiences like those make me consider swearing off elevators and making the trek up all 12 flights of stairs, which says a lot considering I am a huge advocate of moving as little as possible in life. All it would take is a simple melody to stop these rides from rivaling the Tower of Terror. Jackie Salo is a freshman studying journalism.

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or a group of guys who started their career as DJs by simply “fooling around ” with music, they have come a long way – Nobody Beats the Drum will play at Ultra Music Festival ’s Worldwide Stage at 11 p.m. Friday. “It ’s our first time in Miami, ” said Jori Collignon, one of the group ’s DJs. “We ’re on our way there now and wearing our swim trunks and flip-flops; we can ’t wait to get there. ” Originally from Utrecht, a city about 19 miles away from Amsterdam in the Netherlands, the three members of the Nobody Beats the Drum fondly remember deciding to take their hobby to the next level. “Before, our music was more like a trippy hip-hop group; it was a lot of fun and there was a lot of creativity there, ” Collignon said. “At a certain point we decided to focus on dance music. But, we didn ’t want to be just guys staring at a laptop and playing music on stage. ” Sjam Sjamsoedin is the group ’s other DJ, and Rogier van der Zwaag serves as the group ’s video artist. All three perform on stage together. Each song has its own visuals, which, according to Collignon, helps excite the crowd. “Rogier has all his visuals in the back. When we ’re playing, Sjam and I don ’t realize what the stage looks like or what impact it has, ” Collignon said. “Later I ’ll see videos and say, ‘Woah. ’ ” This is the first time the group plays in the U.S. The

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tour began in Austin, Texas, last week. They played at the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference (SXSW). After Ultra, they ’ll head to New York. The group released their first album in 2008, and every track has a distinct sound. “From the release of our first album things have been going really steadily, ” Collignon said. “The energy of the audience during the live shows is always something we think about when we ’re creating our songs. All the little hooks and the funny words in our songs are based on the inspiration we have pop up when we ’re travelling and seeing and discovering new things. ” Though the group is relatively new to fame, they have advice for DJs who are starting out. “You shouldn ’t try to copy someone else, ” Collignon said. “New people could add to the spectrum of DJs, and to do that, you need to put something of

IF YOU GO WHAT: Ultra Music Festival WHERE: Bayfront Park, 301 North Biscayne Blvd. WHEN: noon to midnight, Friday to Sunday Livestream will be on youtube. com/UMFTV. Follow @UMFTV and @ miamihurricane for live updates.

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With more than 200 parties and four days left of Winter Music Conference (WMC), time is of the essence. Here are our WMC top five party picks. Rage now and thank us later.

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Yacht Party: Myon & Shane 54, John O’Callaghan and Leon

The artists aren ’t the reason why this party sneaks into our top five. The answer is two words: yacht party. Thursday, 1-6 p.m., Musette, 401 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Tickets are $80.

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DRUM BEAT: Jori Collignon (left to right), Sjam Sjamsoedin and Rogier van der Zwaag are set to perform at Ultra. yourself in it. It ’s important to follow your own taste and try to stick out that way. Sometimes, that may be the harder way, but in the end I believe it ’s the only thing that will last. ” Nobody Beats the Drum isn ’t the only new aspect of Ultra Music Festival this year. Last year, when the festival became an event separate from the simultaneously running Winter Music Conference, Ultra grew. It hosted more than 200 acts throughout the three days, and approximately 150,000 people attended. According to an article in the Miami New Times, the scale of this year ’s festival hasn ’t increased. Still, there ’s many improvements the festival is undergoing to satisfy its attendants. A documentary titled “Can U Feel It: The UMF Experience ” played at several venues including Bayfront Park Down-

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town Miami on Wednesday. Also, Ultra Music Festival is expanding beyond Brazil and Ibiza, to places including Buenos Aires, Poland and Korea. According to its Facebook page, new features include the addition of cell towers and free YouTube HD Livestream for those who couldn ’t get tickets. Also, both the iPhone App store and Google Play for Android have the official Ultra Music Festival app, which gives its users the ability to create a customized schedule and see a map of the festival grounds. Also, the app offers its users a group texting feature. With all the hype surrounding new Ultra features, Nobody Beats the Drum ’s members are looking forward to performing. “It feels like we ’re riding a wave at the moment, ” Collignon said. “It ’s really a dream come true. ”

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Robbie Rivera is not the only artist that will thrill you. Others include Bob Sinclar, R3Hab, Dimitri Vegas and Tommy Trash. 1 Ocean Drive, Nikki Beach, from noon5 a.m. Tickets cost $75. Luckily, WMC has not entirely kept the under-21 crowd out of their parties (although they tried). Flux Pavilion, Pierce Fulton and Yolanda Be Cool will also perform. Friday, 10 p.m.-midnight at Ice Palace West, 71 NW 14th St. Tickets cost $37. This lineup brings you Pete Tong and Calvin Harris, who are not performing at Ultra. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. at Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets are $95. Deadmau5 is another artist missing from the Ultra lineup giving this party an automatic bid to the top five. And don ’t forget about Skrillex, who is mysteriously not performing Saturday at any event. Don ’t be shocked if the surprise guest is the cherry on top. Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight at Fontainebleau, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Tickets are $75.

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MOVIE REVIEW

Cast makes ‘The Hunger Games’ soar BY LAUREN COHEN STAFF WRITER

Before you write off “The Hunger Games ” as bubblegumtween trash, think again. Based on the first book in Suzanne Collin ’s popular trilogy, “The Hunger Games ” has the potential to be the next big hit that attracts girls, boys and adults alike. It ’s a unique occurrence when a movie like this is able to break through “good for the fans ” and emerge as just good, in general. And “The Hunger Games ” is more than just good. Is it a perfect movie? No. The ending is rushed and the

camerawork rattles and shakes in an attempt to show us the violence without actually showing us due to its PG-13 rating. But when you enlist talent such as Stanley Tucci, Woody

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Harrelson and Donald Sutherland, along with Academy Award nominee Jennifer Lawrence as the lead … one thing is for certain: You ’re aiming for quality. The first half is surprisingly more engaging than the second half. It introduces us to the world of Panem, with its corrupt, totalitarian government (called the "Capitol"). The members of the Capitol treat Panem citizens like puppets that exist solely for their entertainment. After an uprising that happened years ago, the Capitol created the Hunger Games to en-

sure that they never rebel again. Twenty-four kids are chosen at random to fight to the death on live TV with only one able to emerge as the victor. Lawrence ’s character, Katniss, is a heroine worth rooting for. She has a fire that makes it impossible to tear your eyes away from her.

The source-material is spectacularly brought to life on screen in this wonderful adaptation - from the dirty, lifeless surroundings of the different districts to the energetic creepiness of the barbarians of the Capitol. One thing is certain: The odds of you loving "The Hunger Games" will be in your favor.

THEATER REVIEW

Musical numbers capture essence of the characters, plot BY NICKY DIAZ COPY EDITOR

The most recent production at Actors ’ Playhouse has a little something for everyone. “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ’s ” talented cast tells a Biblical story through various styles of choreography and genres of music. Told by a narrator, the musical is based on a story from the Book of Genesis about Jacob and his 12 sons, including Joseph. Jealous of the attention their father gives to Joseph, his 11 brothers sell him to Ishmaelites as a slave. While the brothers celebrate his absence, Joseph climbs the hierarchical ladder until he ’s second only to Egypt ’s pharaoh.

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TECHNICOLOR: Amy Miller Brennan as the narrator and Josh Canfield as Joseph perform at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre.

The musical effectively manages to tell the uplifting story through song without any spoken dialogue. Ranging from country to calypso, the numbers keep the audience entertained. The songs effortlessly capture the characters ’ emotions and the narrative. Other catchy tunes, like “Those Canaan Days ” and “Benjamin Calypso, ” add humor to the musical, especially Pharaoh ’s impersonation of Elvis Presley. IF YOU GO Not only do the WHAT: “Joseph cast members shine and the Amazwith their vocals, but also through the ining Technicolor tricate choreography. Dreamcoat” The actors spent a lot WHERE: Actors’ of time rehearsing in Playhouse, 280 the theater to perfect Miracle Mile the musical numbers. “Once we got to WHEN: Through tech, we were there April 8 usually about 12 hours a day, ” said Nick Duckart, who plays Pharaoh. “We were rehearsing the show during the day and then performing the show at night. So we were in the theater pretty much all the time. ” While the performance highlights the cast members ’ abilities, their chemistry truly engages the audience. “We have an amazing team assembled for this show, ” said Josh Canfield, who plays Joseph. “I think the energy that we all give it really comes through to the audience. It makes the audience have more fun because everyone is so talented that they ’re loving the parts that they bring to it. ” March 22 - March 25, 2012

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the latest ranking for the women’s tennis team, before the Canes defeated No. 21 Georgia Tech on Wednesday

BREAKING NEWS: Senior forward DeQuan Jones will compete in the State Farm College Slam Dunk and 3-Point Competition on March 29. The event will be broadcast live on ESPN.

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The first day back from spring break marked the last night of basketball at the University of Miami this season. Both basketball teams ’ seasons came to abrupt ends Monday night on opposite ends of the country, as both were eliminated early in their respective postseason tournaments. First the Miami men were mauled by Minnesota, 78-60, in a second-round NIT home game, and about half an hour later, the women ’s magical season and push for the Final Four was spoiled against Gonzaga, 65-54. One star was notably absent from each team. Senior Riquna Williams, the women ’s second-leading scorer, was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team and did not accompany the team on its trip to Spokane, Wash. Junior Durand Scott, the men ’s leader in points and assists, served the third of his sixgame NCAA mandated suspension. The men ’s team, in a lethargic, lackluster effort, was embarrassed on its home floor. Minnesota (21-14, 6-12 Big Ten) outworked Miami (20-13, 9-7 ACC) 41-26 on rebounds and shot 58.3 percent to the Hurri12

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canes ’ dismal 34.4 percent. The 18-point margin of defeat was the largest of the season for Miami. Rodney Williams led the Gophers with 21 points, including 16 in the first half. The Canes looked shaky and flat from the start, missing their first seven shots from the field to fall behind 12-0. Miami ’s first basket didn ’t come until more than six minutes in. “I have no clue why we came out like that, ” said sophomore Rion Brown, who led the team with 16 points and six rebounds. “We didn ’t come out like we wanted to win. ” The Canes responded with an 11-0 run to pull within one and appear temporarily undeterred, but they ultimately surrendered all the ground they made up, and went into halftime down 35-23. Coach Jim Larranaga, who completed his first season at Miami, said the team ’s lack of energy was evident even before tip-off. “We ’ve been on semester break, ” he said. “I guess it appeared to me that when we showed up for shootaround, our minds were back on our classes and maybe not mentally

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planning to play as hard ... Unfortunately we immediately started the game like that, very lethargic. ” Malcolm Grant, Kenny Kadji and Reggie Johnson combined to shoot 4-for-18 for a total of 15 points. None played more than 20 minutes, and Kadji, the team ’s second leading scorer, clocked in a mere 11. The Hurricanes connected on just four of their 25 3-point attempts on a night when productive shooting from beyond the arc could have helped keep them in the game. In his post-game press conference, Larranaga focused on the season as a whole. “This has been a fun year for me – my first year here at Miami, ” he said. “I ’ve enjoyed these kids, but we know as a coaching staff, and I hope the players know as a team, that we have a lot of work to do during the spring, summer and fall. ” The team will return three of its top four scorers with juniors Durand Scott, Kenny Kadji and Reggie Johnson all eligible to play in 2012-2013. The Hurricanes will receive a boost in the

interior they desperately needed all year when Julian Gamble, who missed the entire 20112012 campaign with a torn ACL, returns in his sixth season of eligibility. Seniors who played their final games in the orange and green include rotation players Grant and DeQuan Jones, along with walk-on Ryan Quigtar. For the Miami women, Monday ’s loss ended what looked to be the team ’s best chance at a deep postseason run in recent memory. Senior Shenise Johnson scored 20 points and snagged 13 rebounds to close an illustrious career at Miami. But poor team shooting doomed the third-seeded Hurricanes against the sharp Gonzaga defense. After the second-round upset, Miami Coach Katie Meier remained upbeat. “We did not play our best basketball game, but we played as hard as we could possibly play, ” she said. “Without any question, we fought and fought and fought and fought. ” FOR THE FULL VERSION OF THIS STORY VISIT THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM

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Haith’s ‘success’ at Missouri comes at Hurricanes’ expense

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FLEXIBLE: Nova Southeastern University sophomore Derrick Wood competes in the high jump at the Hurricane Invitational this past weekend at Cobb Stadium.

Track and field team kicks season off with several wins Connor Adams sets school record BY AUSTEN GREGERSON SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

The starting gun was fired for Miami ’s track and field season this past weekend as the two-day Hurricane Invitational brought teams from across the country to Coral Gables, and provided a launching pad for the Hurricanes squad to begin preparing for the rest of the season. Among the winners for the Canes were senior Rachel Dupree in the women ’s heptathlon, who finished with 4,294 total points and a personal best in the 800-meter; sophomore Connor Adams, who set a school record of 3:52.50 in his first-place finish in the 1500-meter; and the men ’s 4x400 meter relay team – anchored by freshman Christian Cook – which crossed the line first by just .03 seconds. “It was a great opener for us, ” said Amy Deem, director and coach of Miami track and field. “We needed to get outside and see where we are. We won

quite a few events which I ’m happy about. I think that we know what we need to work on as we get into the heart of our schedule in April. We really wanted to get some training in here before April and May come around. ” Deem noted that while the wins felt good, many of her athletes competed outside their best events in an effort to focus on strengthening themselves for the big meets in April, most notably the ACC Championships held at Duke in late April. Adams enjoyed a memorable debut at Cobb Stadium. “I was just looking forward to competing in front of a home crowd, ” he said. “It ’s not that I train any differently for a home meet, this is just a stepping stone to get to some of the bigger levels. ” The meet ’s last running event was its most dramatic. Running against other squads that included some athletes with Olympic experience, Miami ’s “A ” team, which comprised Brian Laskowski, Darrell Butler, Bassim El-Sabawi and Cook, had just enough in them to beat out the more experienced run-

ners. “When my last teammate [Laskowski] gave me the stick, I knew the race was close, and I knew that I was able to get him, so I just kept the pace that I had, ” Cook said. “Once I got side-by-side with him I just got more energy to go past him. The adrenaline gives you such more momentum; it helps you go. It ’s like the fourth quarter in basketball – you want the last shot and you want that final push. ” The Hurricanes ’ next full team meet won ’t be until the end of the month in Tucson, Ariz. where they are set to compete in the Jim Click Shootout at the University of Arizona. The track season is not one marked by home-and-aways, but more a hodgepodge of meets at various venues until the conference and – potentially – national meets begin. But home is where they begin, and for most athletes, no better place to start. “From not being able to run this meet this year to setting a school record is pretty great, ” Adams said. “I ’m truly excited for the rest of the season and whatever else comes. ”

o r me r Miami basketball coach and current Missouri coach Frank Haith was named national coach of the year by the U.S. Basketball Writers Asso-

ciation. The announcement came just three days after his Big 12 Championship season was spoiled by a firstround loss to 15-seed Norfolk State in the NCAA Tournament. The award credits Haith ’s first season at Missouri, in which he inherited five senior rotation players and cruised to a record of 30 wins and five losses. Not included in that impressive record, however, are the games still being lost at UM because of the footprint Haith left behind. Miami, the second team left out of the tournament according to the selection committee, dealt with the suspensions of three players for a total of 14 games missed in Jim Larranaga ’s first year as head coach of the Canes. The cause for the suspensions to juniors Durand Scott and Reggie Johnson, and senior forward DeQuan Jones: benefits deemed impermissible by the NCAA that the players received under the watch of Haith and his staff. Scott learned he was ineligible hours before a critical ACC Tournament game against FSU that, win or lose, would ’ve swung the Canes ’ tournament fate one way or the other. Johnson ’s news was also revealed on gameday against FSU, due to travel benefits given to his family. Jones was originally ruled ineligible for his entire senior season as a precautionary measure during the NCAA ’s investigation of former UM booster Nevin Shapiro. Jones later appealed that suspension and was cleared to play more than a month into the season after missing 10 games. His shortened senior season ended up being his best statistically. Haith spoke to the Associated Press recently about the Miami investigation. “Obviously, I ’ve got a muzzle in terms of what I can say, but I haven ’t been able to say anything or know anything, to be honest with you, ” Haith said. “When you see kids getMarch 22 - March 25, 2012

ting ineligible, just so you know, it doesn ’t always mean that the coach is involved. “So it can be a lot of different things. And they don ’t voice whatever those things are. The speculation could be totally up to you all. ” I took a minute to absorb Haith ’s comments, and upon realization that he wasn ’t trying to be sarcastic, I confirmed to myself just how selfish he is to not take an ounce of responsibility for what transpired. Haith has not only distanced himself as far as he can from the investigations, he ’s now resorting to denying affiliation with the incidents. His statement claiming a lack of involvement lies in direct conflict with UM ’s release on the suspensions, which said that violations occurred under the previous coaching staff. I ’m not certain what Haith ’s definition of “involved ” would be. If he means he wasn ’t the one cutting the checks or booking the flights, he may be correct on technicality. But for him to say he wasn ’t involved is the worst claim a collegiate head coach could make against a student athlete. Aside from winning games, isn ’t the very responsibility of a coach to be involved? To be a life teacher? To give advice, not just when a player ’s jump shot is off, but also when he struggles with personal matters off the court? Let ’s drop the clipboard and forget the proverbial X ’s and O ’s. You mean to tell me you had no idea about the infractions occurring within your basketball program, Frank? Haith bolted from Miami just months before the release of the Yahoo! exposé that said Shapiro cascaded UM student-athletes with money, cars, gifts, prostitutes, and beyond. You don ’t think he saw this coming? Even if we give him the benefit of the doubt and say he didn ’t know and wasn ’t involved, that would just confirm what we all speculated over the seven years he spent here when he mustered just one appearance in the Big Dance: He is not suited to coach collegiate athletes. Oh, the irony of the story behind college basketball ’s coach of the year. The nation will see what Haith is really made of next year when he loses five of his seven rotation players. If the first round tournament loss to Norfolk State bears any foreshadowing, it ’ll be a lot of fun to watch.

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