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Shalala’s April Fool’s Day e-mail lighthearted, not a joke Many students woke up Wednesday morning with a few questions after checking their e-mail boxes. Was it okay to walk on the grass? Wasn’t it before? Had someone hacked university president Donna E. Shalala’s e-mail account?

The truth is much simpler. No, the message sent to the student body wasn’t an April Fool’s Day joke. But it definitely didn’t have the serious tone of previous communications from her.

Shalala mentioned in her e-mail that while traveling around the campus, there are some routes that are not DONNA E. SHALALA effective in getting around campus, mentioning specifically getting from the UC to Memorial, from the LC to Ferre and from the School of Architecture to the BankUnited Center, referring to the current pavement

as “paths to nowhere.” She then issued a challenge to students to do something about it.

“So here’s your charge for today. Make getting from your Point A to B a straight line. YOUR straight line,” Shalala wrote in her e-mail, which was received by all students Wednesday morning. “Ride your bikes and walk across the grass and the Green.”

Shalala has mentioned in the past that she would like to see students use the grass on campus more in their everyday routine, noting that campus planners observe frequently-used grass paths for possible paved paths in the future. This fact was mentioned in the e-mail.

When contacted by e-mail, Shalala told The Miami Hurricane that the tone of the e-mail was definitely affected by the day, and that the message was driven by Wednesday’s “perfect weather.” She plans to follow up on the message if students seem receptive, but it depends on the effectiveness of today’s message.

High schoolers fly for All-American game

– Matthew Bunch

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©2009 University of Miami

See expanded coverage on stories, including our interview with a student patroller protecting students from hawk attacks and the full report from SG on advising satisfaction.

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GAME, BLOUSES: Forward Derrick Favors dunks at the BankUnited Center Wednesday, as he and other top-ranked high school players came to the BankUnited Cener to play in the men’s and women’s McDonald’s High School All-American basketball games. Favors was named the Most Valuable Player of the men’s game The game, which is the highest-level game a high school basketball player can participate in, featured players from all across the country and who all be playing major college basketball next season. In the men’s game, the East team defeated the West, 113-110. The West women defeated the East, 69-68.

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For player’s reaction of Miami’s new Fieldhouse, see page 12.

ON THE COVER: UMPD has posted cautionary signs in the areas on campus where red-shouldered hawks have nested and are known to fly.

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Red-shouldered hawks return, attack student Protected birds aggressive

BY ERIKA CAPEK ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

It seems as though University of Miami students aren’t welcome everywhere on campus.

For the past three years, redshouldered hawks have nested behind the Mahoney-Pearson dining hall, making it clear that the space is

reserved only for them. And they’re back, just in time for nesting season.

“During the early afternoon, I remember getting out of my car and walking about 25 feet before I felt something hard hit my head,” said Pete Fogarty, a senior majoring in marketing, who was attacked by a hawk two years ago. “When I turned around, I saw the hawk flapping backward, but I didn’t realize that was what hit me.”

Fogarty continued to walk to class. But it wasn’t until someone next to him told him he was bleed-

ing from his forehead that he realized he’d been attacked.

“The initial hit left me dizzy and I went to the health center to clean the scratches on my head,” Fogarty said. “I was more shocked than anything else.”

And this isn’t the first or last time students have been attacked.

With their loud “kee-ahh” screeching and territorial attitude, the birds want nothing to do with the unsuspecting passersby.

Each time this year, the hawks protect their nest by attacking students; the first and most recent oc-

currence this year happened Tuesday morning.

The university’s response for student safety: placing a security guard out during the day with an umbrella to escort students to and from the area.

According to the deputy chief of the UMPD, Russell Clusman, the birds attack about six people each year who get too close to their nest.

Yet Greta Parks-Mealey, the director of the Falcon-Batchelor Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Center at the Miami Science Museum, says these attacks are not common.

“These two hawks are unusually aggressive compared to other hawks we’ve seen,” Parks-Mealey said. “They dive-bomb people who get too close to their nest and could even scrap your head or face. But all they really want is to move people away.”

Last year, at least three people received lacerations from the attacks.

In order to protect students, the police are taking necessary measures

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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY TANYA THOMPSON // Assistant Photo Editor

HAWK SHIELD: Dayo Li, a student patroller, walks Jorge Rego safely to his car, sheltering him from attacks from red-shouldered hawks with a University of Miami umbrella.

Breeding range of the red-shouldered hawk is in eastern North America and along the coast of California and northern Mexico, and northeastern-central Mexico.

Mating season is from late January to June, peaking in late March and early April (right now) Active during the day and rest at night Adults have a brownish head, reddish chest and pale belly Western birds appear more red; Florida birds are generally paler in comparison Voles, mice and chipmunks are the most favored prey During winters, may begin praying on other birds, like the House Sparrow and the Mourning Dove.

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to make sure no one else gets hurt.

“We have blocked off the space behind the dining hall and have put a guard out there as well,” Clusman said. “We’re telling students to avoid using the path behind the dining hall to get to classes in Memorial or Merrick.”

Parks-Mealey also gave some tips on how to be protected.

“The best thing to do is stay at least 25 yards away from the nest and wear sunglasses and a hat,” she said. “Students should also avoid the cut-through in the fence [running along West Laboratory Elementary School behind the Mahoney-Pearson dining hall].”

Red-shouldered hawks breed once per year between April and July with peak activity occurring between early April and mid June, according to the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Web site.

They often use the same nest year to year, refurbishing it each spring.

“It seems as though these birds are happy and successful with the location because they keep coming back each year,” Parks-Mealey said.

“They’ve adjusted to the urbanized environment and benefit from the situation, like being able to find food easily.”

The nesting stage lasts approximately six weeks, the same amount of time Clusman said an officer will be patrolling the area.

The red-shouldered hawk is protected by the Migratory Bird Act and is not allowed to be moved until the nesting time is over. Only then can the nest be destroyed to try and prevent the birds from coming back.

However, that has never been done at this location and is discouraged unless there’s an absolute danger.

“It’s tough enough for these animals to survive when people and our needs are so dominant,” Parks-Mealey said. “These animals are trying hard to live and adapt so it’s important for us to coexist with them because they have a purpose as well.”

Erika Capek may be contacted at ecapek@themiamihurricane.com.

Visit TheMiamiHurricane.com for more on the hawks. There you’ll find our interview with one of the student patrollers tasked with protecting people from hawk attacks.

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Academic advising survey says students satisfied Comm School has lowest ranking

BY ED S. FISHMAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

As the advising season begins, a new survey from Student Government reports that overall, undergraduates are happy with their advising experience.

The average satisfaction of all students taken individually was 3.12 on a 4 point scale, where 1 was very dissatisfied and 4 was very satisfied.

This survey was a fulfillment of Student Government President Brandon Grossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; campaign promise to review the advising process.

The information was presented to the Academic Dean Administrative Council (ADAC) on March 26. This council is made up of academic deans from every school and college as well as administrators from other areas of the university, like the registrarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ADAC took this presentation really well,â&#x20AC;? Gross said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They liked that they had concrete evidence of what students think.â&#x20AC;?

About 25 percent of the 10,008 total undergraduates responded to this survey that was due at the end of last semester.

Marissa Orenstein, who had a large part in this project as the SG secretary, believes this number is a large representation of the student body.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Compared to other university surveys, 25 percent is incredible,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The results showed that the School of Communication had the lowest satisfaction rate at 2.87 while the School of Architecture had the highest, 3.47.

Paul Driscoll, the vice dean of academic affairs at the School of Communication, could not say why their rating was the lowest, but pointed to the fact that the approval ratings for all of the schools were closely grouped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are constantly seeing how well we are doing and trying to improve,â&#x20AC;? he said.

The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science had the second highest rating.

Ginger Birghenthal, a senior staff associate at RSMAS, cited their advisors taking a personal interest in students as a reason for the high rating RSMAS received.

This satisfaction rate was also divided by class. Freshman had the highest satisfaction while seniors had the lowest.

Gross attributed the freshmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happiness to the unique attention some of the schools and departments devote to them. For example, the School of Arts and Sciences has a special program for freshmen.

Gross attributed senior displeasure to these students not knowing they needed to take a required class until they were one or two semesters from graduating and desiring more advice from their advisor for their postgraduate careers.

Juniors have the second highest satisfaction rating. This was attributed to these stu-

dents taking internships, studying abroad, and taking classes they were interested in.

Respondents to these questions also responded to open-ended questions. These answers were given to SG senators who then reviewed the information and grouped them into themes.

At the date of this meeting, the themes included a desire for advisors to be well rounded (in areas like second majors, career planning and studying abroad), more coordination between advisors of different schools, advisors that took personal interest in students, advice on creating a four-year plan, and sensitivity to financial issues.

With this information, Gross hopes to be able to create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bill of Rights and Responsibilitiesâ&#x20AC;? for studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relationships with their advisors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students should be able to expect certain things from their advisors and advisors should be trained to meet these needs,â&#x20AC;? he said.

These expectations include advisors being able to not only tell students the courses they need to take but also if they are only offered in the fall or spring or both. Offering a flexible four-year plan is another such expectation.

However, both Gross and Orenstein think students also have a responsibility in this process of coming prepared to their meeting with their advisor. Additional surveys will be continued to be given to monitor changes in this area.

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Most SatisďŹ ed 1. School of Architecture 3.47 2. Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences 3.40 3. School of Education 3.26

Least SatisďŹ ed 1. School of Communication 2.87 2. School of Nursing and Health Sciences 2.93 3. Frost School of Music 3.08 *Questions are scored 1 through 4 (1 indicating very dissatisďŹ ed, and 4 indicating very satisďŹ ed)

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Duke professor Avissar named new dean of RSMAS Two weeks, two new deans for the University of Miami.

Roni Avissar, a professor at Duke University specilizing in climatology, has been named the new head of the University of Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, according to a statement from the university. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Roni Avissar is a distinguished scientist and prominent scholar who will bring strong leadership to the rich academic resources of the Rosenstiel School,â&#x20AC;? university president Donna E. Shalala said in the statement.

Avissar joined Dukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pratt School of Engineering in 2001, and served as the W.H. Gardner Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering for ďŹ ve years. While serving as chair of the department, he increased fundraising from less than $1 million to $4.2 million and took the department to a No. 18 ranking in U.S. News & World Report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am certainly humbled by the responsibilities and thrilled to be able to lead what I consider to be the top school of marine and atmospheric science in the country,â&#x20AC;? Avissar said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great joy for me and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m truly excited and looking forward to the hard work that lies in front of us to make the school an even better place.â&#x20AC;?

Avissar will be replacing Otis Brown, who has served as the dean of the school since 1995. He will remain with the school, returning to the faculty.

- Matthew Bunch

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Nutritional eating options available at Chartwells, food court From Wellness Center to fast food, healthy options available

BY MATT REED CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

At the health-conscious University of Miami, the common phrase “You are what you eat” is largely dependent on where you eat.

Sophomore Nick Cote said he makes an effort to ensure that his meals are as healthy as possible.

“Whenever I go to places like [Chartwells] or the food court, I try always to make part of my meal healthy,” Cote said.

What constitutes a healthy meal? Some experts believe that low-calorie meals are healthiest, while others believe that the quality of the ingredients of the food, not the calories, are most significant.

Ashley Falcon, the assistant director of wellness at the Wellness Center, said that food with the fewest number of calories is not necessarily the healthiest.

“Calories are important but, first off, you want to look at the saturated fats,” Falcon said.

“Those are the fats we want to keep at bay.”

Overall, the Wellness Center offers some of the healthiest food on campus. The center’s Juice Bar sells several different types of wraps, sandwiches, salads, smoothies and juices.

The Triple Berry Zinger smoothie, at 230 calories and .5 grams of fat, and the “Big Al” wrap, at 245 calories and 9.2 grams of fat, are two of the healthiest options, according to a Wellness Center pamphlet.

But while the Wellness Center may offer

healthy fare, convenience is crucial for most college students and the University Center food court is a popular dining venue because of its central location.

At first glance, the food court, which houses fast food chains and junk food galore, could discourage a health-conscious consumer. However, many of those same restaurants do in fact offer healthy cuisine. Dieters and health-conscious students may be relieved to find that their diets do not need to be sabotaged by eating at fast food favorites such as Wendy’s and Panda Express; there are healthy options.

According to fastfoodbook.com, the healthiest meal at Panda Express, which offers Asian cuisine, would be an order of tangy shrimp with steamed rice and mixed veggies for a total of 680 calories and 3 grams of saturated fat. At Wendy’s, the healthiest option would be the grilled chicken wrap, which is 260 calories and 3.5 grams of saturated fat, or the Mandarin chicken salad, which is 180 calories and 0.5 grams of saturated fat.

Outside of the food court, venues such as Sbarro’s or Starbucks are popular among students. Sbarro’s garden salad, with 35 calories, paired with one slice of cheese pizza, at 460 calories, can make a balanced meal. At Starbucks, the healthiest options include the dulce de leche light blended coffee, at 70 calories, and the 280-calorie sesame bagel.

For the students who are looking for a healthy food option on UM, you really don’t have to look that hard. If you have any questions about any of the other healthy food options on campus, please visit www.dineoncampus.com.

CHELSEA MATIASH // Photo Editor

A WEALTH OF WELLNESS: Cat Russell and Adam Russell eat soup and smoothies at the Wellness Center Juice Bar. The Wellness Center is among the healthies places to eat on campus, with its smoothies, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and juices.

Matt Reed may be contacted at mreed@ themiamihurricane.com.

Chartwells, the on-campus dining hall, has taken several steps in the past months to make their food healthier for students. Leland Rapport, the resident district manager of Chartwells, released a statement listing several of the changes Chartwells has implemented: Complete transition to all zero trans fat margarines and spreads.

Transitioned all frying and sauté oil to canola and olive oil in our signature brands and resident dining.

Increased the use of organic

whole wheat pasta and brown rice.

Cooks with antibiotic and hormone free chicken and pork products.

Uses “no salt” added tomatoes and reduced sodium soup bases.

Offers only rBGH-free milk.

What’s your favorite healthy food option on campus?

Visit TheMiamiHurricane.com and tell us!

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The east side of campus near Mahoney-Pearson has been made a death trap with the arrival of these agents of Satan.

– Editorial Board, The Miami Hurricane

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by matt mullin

We must face hawk threat

Top recruiting class? Hardly

The University of Miami is facing a severe problem. No, not economic turmoil, or a lack of parking. Or even the end of spring football. No, this is a threat to our very existence. The cause of such concern? Hawks.

The red-shouldered hawk has returned to campus. For at least the past three years, the east side of campus near Mahoney-Pearson has been made a death trap with the arrival of these agents of Satan. They nest, they swoop and they attack.

Well, fellow students, it is now time to act. Here are our proposals: 1. President Shalala must immediately evacuate all university buildings east of the canal (towards US-1), including MahoneyPearson Residential College, in an orderly manner, preferably avoiding pavement. Even though the BankUnited Center is almost a halfmile away as the hawk flies, this is no time to cut corners.

2. A comprehensive plan must be developed by the university administration, including a blueribbon panel to discuss hawk removal, and the funding of a hawk-protection program, including, but not limited to, hawk suits and hawk hats for all students, faculty and staff.

3. A re-evaluation of all future university construction on campus with hawks in mind. Features should include hawk sirens, the removal of all trees and the possibility of doming the Coral Gables campus.

As we have said, these are not easy actions to take. But we must protect the safety and well-being of the university community at all costs.

Not only will this protect us from the evils of the hawks, it will stimulate our local economy. The time for words is over. The time for action is now.

Note: This editorial was written on April 1, 2009.

If Frank Haith is such a great recruiter, then why am I watching a McDonald’s All-American Game full of players headed to Duke, North Carolina and Georgia Tech, but not Miami?

I began to think back on our season and our program and wonder “why not us?” We have a solid recruiting class, but we still aren’t able to grab any of the big name players, the guys that play in these types of games.

I sat in my chair and watched the game, but it was a little depressing hearing Len Elmore tell me how great these players are going be in the ACC. I understand that we are not a top-tier program…yet. But this was supposed to be the year we made a name for ourselves.

Success on the court leads to success in recruiting no matter how attractive your campus or your program’s reputation is.

Haith is a great recruiter and a valuable asset to our program, but I still haven’t been sold on his pure coaching ability. Too many times I have watched the Canes succumb to a mediocre press and turn the ball over. We struggle to operate out of any offensive set that doesn’t involve McClinton heaving a 3-pointer from the parking lot. Finally, there have even been times when the team was struggling and Haith called a timeout, only to spend most of it talking to his assistants instead of the team.

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Infuriating! It makes me angry just thinking about it. My basketball career ended after my senior year of high school and I can teach a press or set up a simple offense to get any of the team’s many shooters open.

Think about what kept us out of the tournament this year. We lost three games in overtime and four more by fewer than five points.

If we were able to execute down the stretch and win four of those games, not only would we have been in the tournament, but we probably would have been nationally ranked as well. It all boils down to coaching.

So, Coach, if you want to prove to us that you are the recruiter you promised and can bring in some of these big name players, then you need to start preparing your team, executing and winning close games. If you do those three things (I understand it’s easier said then done) then I guarantee it will result in more wins. More wins leads to more respect. More respect leads to, among other things, better recruits.

Next year, I hope things are different. You know what you need to do, Coach. So now I plan to be watching a few future Miami Hurricanes play in the All-American Game. And if I’m lucky, the Canes will still be playing, too.

Even if it’s just the NIT, it’s a start.

Matt Mullin is a senior majoring in journalism. He may be contacted at mmullin@themiamihurricane. com.

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Who’s the hottest professor you’ve ever had a class with at UM?

JASON GRAY Senior “Dr. Tony Musco, exercise physiology.”

CHANELLE BLACKIE Senior “Kyle Trowbridge, painting.”

cartoon by Tiffany Agam

JACKIE VINSON Junior “Dr. Caleb Everett, linguistic anthropology.”

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

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

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A NIGHT AT THE DRIVE IN April 3, 2009, 6 p.m.

Free Live Music and DJ Show School of Communications Courtyard

BY HILARY SAUNDERS EDGE EDITOR

“Weird pop.” That’s how University of Miami alumnus and drummer Arturo Garcia describes the sound of his band Ex Norwegian. Reviewers from the Orlando Weekly to the Boston Globe to the Miami Herald have struggled to define the group’s sound, comparing it to everyone from the Kinks and the Pixies to the Killers and Modest Mouse.

The rock elements present themselves in songs like the politically tinged “My Name is Paul,” while the ‘60s pop comes out in the saturated vocals of “Gross You.” Simply stated by friend, fan, and classmate James McDavitt, “Their sound is perfect.”

Ex Norwegian brings their eclectic, indie-pop sonic adventure to UM’s Patio Jams this Thursday, April 2, at noon.

The local band originally formed in the summer of 2008. Garcia joined before his last semester studying musical composition at UM. Primary singer/songwriter Roger Houdaille’s girlfriend had messaged him on Facebook and sent him information on the group, which was then called Father Bloopy.

“My profile picture was of me playing the drums,” said Garcia, assuming that’s how they found him. After listening to their demo tracks and going to just one show, he decided he wanted to join the band. “Right when I joined, the songs really came together. It became Ex Norwegian!” he said.

The newly formed Ex Norwegian, consisting of Houdaille on guitar and vocals, Garcia on drums, Carolina Souto on bass, and Billie G on guitar, took their name from a Monty Python sketch. With two singles and a popular online video to their name, they started to work on producing a full-length, marketable, popular album.

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VISITING ALMA MATER: Eclectic pop group Ex Norwegian plays Patio Jams today at 12 p.m. on the UC Patio.

While writing and recording last October, Ex Norwegian was invited to play at the College Music Journal’s Music Marathon in New York City, an annual festival where college bands play local venues in New York. They also had the opportunity to perform for European TV network Sky News.

Just months later, Ex Norwegian finished their debut album Standby, which was released March 17. Also, the four band members recently completed a mini-tour of the East Coast, packing themselves and all their instruments in an

SUV. The tour hit hotspots such as Washington D.C., New York City, and Boston.

“Coming back here after tour is such a drag,” said Garcia. “It’s so boring. I wanna go on tour again.”

But Ex Norwegian has plenty of upcoming gigs in South Florida to keep them busy, including Thursday’s Patio Jams and Friday’s free event A Night at the Drive In, sponsored by WVUM and 1308 Productions, taking place in the School of Communication Courtyard.

“It’s weird coming back. You really don’t want to be seen,” laughed Garcia, April 2 - 5, 2009

who graduated in December. “We’re pumped to play Patio Jams, though.”

And they’ll be greeted by friends and fans excited to see them perform.

Ex Norwegian is a band that isn’t afraid of being popular or selling out.

“All our efforts are in the band,” said Garcia, “We want to make it big.”

Hilary Saunders may be contacted at hsaunders@themiamihurricane.com.

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Determined Butler gets head start on career on the stage

BY DANNY PARRA CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Joe Butler and the rest of the University of Miami senior conservatory class began their spring break in New York City, where they performed in the UM Senior Showcase on March 16.

The showcase was no minor farewell recital. Instead, it was a major opportunity for the 16 seniors to get a start on a career in theatre. They displayed their skills before talent scouts and agents. The showcase provided these seniors with a chance to get a foot in the door.

Joe Butler’s been kicking it wide open for years, though. Throughout his four years at UM, Butler has starred in a number of musicals at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, performed at one of the most prestigious summer theatres in America and has even appeared in a commercial.

As a teenager in northern Virginia, Butler figured he would follow his parents into a career in business. He only began to consider a career in theatre during his junior year of high school.

“It was after a rehearsal [for a production of Footloose] that both my director and my choreographer sat me down and said, ‘You should really think about doing this for a living, because you’re really good,’” Butler said.

He began his career as a musical theatre major at UM in 2005, but it wasn’t until two years later that he really began to make a name for himself.

In the summer of 2007, Butler was cast in two musi-

cals at The Muny, a renowned summer stock theatre in St. Louis. There, he performed in productions of Hello Dolly and The Pajama Game. The summer he spent at the famed institution was enough to earn him a membership in the Actors’ Equity union.

“If you get cast there, they just give you your union card,” he said. “And pay well because of it.”

Butler’s breakthrough role at UM came that same year. In November, he was cast as the lead in the Stephen Sondheim musical, Sunday in the Park with George, a role that presented a major challenge because of the demanding stage time and the difficulty of the material. His performance was met with acclaim, including praise from the Miami Herald.

Butler’s performance and love for the stage have impressed Vincent Cardinal, the head of the UM Theatre Arts Department.

“Joe is a talented singer with great determination,” Cardinal said. “That is a powerful combination in the entertainment industry.”

Now, Butler spends four hours a night rehearsing for the student production of Hello Dolly, which premieres April 22 at the Ring Theatre. He will appear in a commercial for the National Guard that will air nationally this month.

“It’s incredibly hard work and it’s exhausting, but for me rehearsal and performance is therapy,” Butler said. “I love it so much.”

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‘Fast and Furious’ thrills, but doesn’t think

BY MACKENZIE GREEN CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

For those who loved the first movie, were impartial to the second movie, and did not understand the third movie, Fast and Furious is the sequel that should have been made in the first place. The original cast comes back to retell the story of Dom (Vin Diesel), Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) and Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster). It may be five years later, but the characters are just as fresh as ever.

The movie brings back the elements that work (gratuitous bikini-clad women, fast cars and booze-soaked parties) while introducing new characters and more high-octane action than should be allowed. The cars are better and flashier, the chases are faster and more destructive. The first 15 minutes grab viewers’ attention, and the movie doesn’t let go until the final credits roll. Each character has evolved in the past five years and questions unanswered from the original are finally addressed.

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raspy voice, and wearing children’s extra small white tees. Only Diesel can pull it off, and he does it so very well.

This movie is a true escape from beginning to end. Though not a thoughtprovoking film by any means, Fast and Furious is a great action film with constant car chases and testosterone-heavy action.

MacKenzie Green may be contacted at mgreen@themiamihurricane.com.

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I think the University of Miami is definitely on the rise. I would have thought they would have done better this year, but they are going to be good next year with Durand Scott and Dequan Jones.

– Kenny Boynton Jr., McDonald’s High School All-American, on UM’s new practice facilities

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Trading in cleats for business shoes Series preps athletes for going pro in something else

BY BEN CATHEY CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

You’re watching the Canes game being broadcast from some pit of a college town. Your lone moment of detox from the action comes in the commercials. Between the mountains of Coors and a guttural Hemi Dodge Ram spot (did he just say half-ton V8?), a rare NCAA promo appears: “There are over 380,000 NCAA student-athletes, and most of them will go pro in something other than sports.”

The numbers provided by this public service announcement may seem shocking here in Miami, with our wealth of professional athletes.

What can be more shocking, however, is making the transition from big man on campus to starting off at the bottom of the corporate ladder.

That is why the athletic department, in conjunction with Toppel Career Center, created the Life Skills series of programs. Recently, senior athletes attended a talk

entitled “Beyond Sports,” intended to kindle ideas of life post-graduation.

They were also taught about skills that athletes can offer an employer. One of their brethren was the keynote speaker.

Former UM linebacker corps standout Twan Russell provided insight about his path after sports. After a seven-year journeyman career, Russell developed a successful mortgage business and charity, the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation.

The theme of Russell’s message was having to make a climb back up toward success, after having tasted it for so long as an athlete.

“It was an addiction, the crowd cheering your name,” Russell said.

“One day that stuff is going to stop.”

Where once Russell could walk into a swank South Beach restaurant and command a corner booth, he is now relegated to waiting in line with the general public.

However, since athletes are used to working hard for their success, many parlay their skills from the field to the business world. These traits include teamwork, composure and discipline.

“Those are things that the general population can’t see or don’t have the ability to do,” Russell said.

However, many athletes are wary to put sports skills on a resume or do not highlight their mandatory community service while at UM. While they are used to selling themselves to coaches on a daily basis, some are guarded about bringing up sports in a job interview.

Others have trouble with the social adjustment of a day job.

“I change who I am, not to be fake, but to apply to the situation I am in,” Russell said. “Become a chameleon for the environment you are in.”

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that Athletic Academic Services provides, athletes are encouraged to visit the Counseling Center and Toppel. Predoctoral sport psychologist Leah Lagos led the Beyond Sports event and also works as a counselor. Her biggest task is normalizing the adjustment process for student-athletes.

Lagos says students often begin to transition from life away from sports in their junior year of college, when career planning becomes a necessity. Since many athletes must stay in Miami for summer sessions and practice, they forgo opportunities like internships and jobs until after graduation.

Members of a high-profile team often have more trouble adjusting to life outside of sports. Many of these players have “stronger athletic identities” than their brethren in other sports, because they have spent most of their lives perfecting these physical talents. The praise that only a packed house can deliver is missed, as are the constant goals the athletes achieve in practice.

They are “not only leaving sports, they are leaving social support,” Lagos said.

Lagos added that preparing for life after sports is the best way to avoid stress and repeatedly referred to the phase as a “normal process.”

For A.J. Trump, that process has already begun, and like many other students, he isn’t exactly sure about what his future plans entail. Trump, the starting center on the football team, graduates in May but has another year of eligibility left to figure things out.

“It’s gonna be crazy,” Trump said.

“I’m starting to get a scared feeling.”

Ben Cathey may be contacted at bcathey@ themiamihurricane.com.

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New fieldhouse popular with country’s top high schoolers Visiting McDonald’s All-Americans sings praises of new practice facility

BY JUSTIN ANTWEIL SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

ALEX BROADWELL // Hurricane Staff

NEW DIGS: The University of Miami’s new Fieldhouse (foreground) is next to the BankUnited Center, and will be used as a practice facility for the school’s basketball team.

For the 32nd year, the top 24 high school seniors from all over United States gathered for the annual McDonald’s All-American Game. The University of Miami had the privilege of hosting the 2009 event.

The chatter amongst the players was not about March Madness, AAU tournaments, South Florida beaches or the opportunity to showcase their talents in the national spotlight, however.

The talk centered around the impressive facilities at UM, particularly the new basketball practice facility.

Adjacent to the BankUnited Center is a new state-of-the-art basketball complex, called the Fieldhouse. There are two basketball courts, locker rooms and a multipurpose room. Each court has the U logo emblazoned on it, with vibrant orange and green colors embodying the Hurricane spirit.

“It’s awesome,” said 6’9” forward Milton Jennings, a Clemson commit. “It’s a really great facility. [Miami] is going to get a lot of recruits because players love playing in nice gyms. The ACC is going to be fun every night.”

6’11” center DeMarcus Cousins, a Memphis commit and the second best player in the class of 2009 according to rivals.com, raved about UM’s building.

“It’s nice out here,” Cousins said. “You can tell it’s a brand new floor because it is all shiny.”

6’3” point guard Kenny Boynton Jr. is the home town hero in this star-powered event. Boynton, who attends American Heritage High School in Pompano Beach – just 30 miles away – is glad to be playing right in his back yard.

“It feels great. Out of a million players in the country, I got chosen to be one of 24, and it just feels great,” said Boynton, a Florida commit. “I am looking forward to the game and I know the community is going to support me. I was definitely shocked when I saw [the new Fieldhouse]. It definitely looks good. I didn’t even know they were building this practice facility, but it turned out really nice.”

Cousins and Boynton also spoke volumes about Miami recruit Durand Scott. Scott is a 6’4”, 180-pound shooting guard from New York City and chose Miami over perennial powerhouses Pittsburgh and the University of Connecticut. “[Miami] just got a nice recruit in Durand Scott,” Cousins said. “I played him all the time in [AAU] basketball. He is a baller and afraid of nothing. He is going to be a special player.”

“I think the University of Miami is definitely on the rise,” Boynton said. “I would have thought they would have done better this year, but they are going to be good next year with Durand Scott and Dequan Jones.”

Justin Antweil may be contacted at jantweil@themiamihurricane.com.

For a slideshow from last night’s McDonald’s All-American Game, visit TheMiamiHurricane.com.

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MIAMI VS. FLORIDA STATE MIAMI Starting Pitching

Bullpen

UM comes from behind again against Barry

FSU All three weekend starters for the Seminoles have ERAs under 4.00.

Two of Miami’s three weekend starters have ERAs over 5.00. The Hurricanes’ Chris Hernandez must have command of his pitches and needs a solid performance for his confidence. The Noles will counter with their ace, freshman Sean Gilmartin.

Sunday starter Iden Nazario hopes to carry his success from his last start into this weekend, after throwing a career-high seven innings and striking out 10 against Georgia Tech.

The UM bullpen endured a couple of hiccups last weekend, but it’s still the Canes’ strong point. Junior closer Kyle Bellamy was dominant against FSU last season. He pitched in all four games against the Seminoles. In 6.1 innings, he only allowed two earned runs. FSU closer Jimmy Marshall has struggled this year with an ERA hovering at around 5.00.

Infield

The right side of the Hurricanes’ infield has been sensational as of late.

Lawson finished the series against Georgia Tech 6-for-9, with six walks and seven RBIs. Junior first baseman Jason Hagerty finished the weekend 6-for-13, with six RBIs and two stolen bases. Florida State shortstop Stephen Cardullo is the reigning ACC player of the week.

Florida State first baseman Jack Posey leads the team in slugging.

Outfield

FSU center fielder Tyler Holt leads the ACC in batting average (.447), is second in the league in runs scored (34), has 12 stolen bases and has only committed one error in the outfield. Mike McGee, FSU’s Sunday starter, also plays left field and is a good hitter. Miami outfielders Dave DiNatale and Chris Herrmann have seen their averages dip below .300.

Coaching

It’s no secret that these two veteran coaches are not best friends. The rivalry between Mike Martin and Jim Morris is a microcosm of the intense in-state rivalry between these two storied schools. Last year, after Miami’s win over FSU in the College World Series, Morris waited at home plate for Martin, so they could shake hands after the game, but Martin never budged from the dugout.

Intangibles

The Noles head to South Florida riding a seven-game win streak. Miami is coming off their first series loss this season. But Miami has won five of the past six meetings. Each team has different styles. Florida State is second in the ACC in home runs and batting average. Miami’s foundation is about timely hitting and having the starters pitch well enough to hand the ball to the dynamic duo of Taylor Wulf and Bellamy at the back end of the ‘pen.

No. 7 Hurricanes persevere, 15-10

BY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

A pattern continues to take place during midweek games at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

After losing to Rhode Island and Ohio State on Tuesdays, seventh-ranked Miami once again fell behind early, made a crucial error and had a starter struggle on the mound Wednesday night.

Luckily for the Hurricanes

(21-7), they continue to come back. Despite Barry (21-4) taking a 5-0 lead into the second and then tying the score in the seventh, Coach Jim Morris’s team persevered with a 15-10 victory.

It was UM’s 14th comefrom-behind win of the season.

“It’s happened a lot, but credit to our hitters. I thought they did a great job tonight of continuing to pound and do whatever they had to do to score runs,” Morris said.

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a five-run seventh. Senior Jonathan Weislow and sophomore Yasmani Grandal also homered for the Canes.

This weekend, Miami hosts No. 23 Florida State (17-8).

“There’s always something that seems crazy that happens in this series,” Morris said. “That series has been one of the biggest series in the country for the last 30 years so it’s always an exciting series. It’ll be a sell-out, it’ll be fun, it’s on national TV and everything you can ask for.”

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BRIEFS GOLF Sophomore Ronderos ties for seventh place finish Sophomore Maria Ronderos tied for seventh after shooting a 74 on Tuesday in the final round of the John Kirk/Panther Intercollegiate hosted by Georgia State at Eagle’s Landing Country Club.

Ronderos finished eight over par (224) in the three-round tournament and registered her second top 10 finish of the season. Miami didn’t finish the team competition because sophomore Christina Hirano withdrew with an injury and senior Anabelle Paulino didn’t make the trip due to illiness. Georgia State won the individual and team championships, as Sandra Maier was named individual medalist with an even 216.

The Hurricanes return home to host the Ryder Canes & Cardinal Classic on Monday and Tuesday at Don Shula’s Golf Club in Miami Lakes

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The chemistry with my MySpace man isn’t as potent in real life

, I just met this great guy on MySpace. We hit it off great online!

We’d stay up for hours chatting, and things would even take a sexual turn every once in a while. The problem started when we decided to meet in person. For some reason all of our chemistry is gone. What happened to the charming, funny, sexy guy from MySpace? What can I do to get him back?

Sincerely, -MySpace Mystery

Dear MySpace, Ah, the Internet, the world’s biggest singles bar – open 24/7.

It seems as though we all have that story when a friend’s coworker’s cousin (or anyone of an obscure relation) met his or her fiancée on JDate (or any one of those dating sites).

But the World Wide Web holds a number of key differences to the local nightlife scene. For starters, the Internet is an easy way to hide. You can portray yourself in any way that you’d like simply through a few false photos and information. People who misrepresent themselves online often come off as more

confident than their true-life personas, because they can fill a mold they are more proud of behind the computer screen.

Therefore, they can appear cooler or sexier online.

Moreover, it is easy to put your best foot forward on a computer. Think about how easy it is to come up with the slickest, funniest thing you could possibly say when each of your responses is displayed on a screen. You can edit and contemplate your words as much as you’d like, and the person on the other end would have no idea until you press “send.” No awkward pauses!

This could be the reason that you

dear ...

and MySpace guy are not hitting it off as well as you hoped.

Sadly, my answer is less optimistic than you might have anticipated. This guy simply might not be the smooth, charming, sexual deity that you had him out to be. The Internet makes it all too easy to fake chemistry.

Take your real-world interactions at face value: he’s just some dude who chatted you up and who now has no chance with you. It’s not a letdown, it’s a selection process! So let it go, and move on. If you prefer not to go out and meet people the oldfashioned way, MySpace still has 100 million users. You are bound

to hit it off with one of them.

On a more positive note, I’d like to point out how lucky you are that your mystery MySpace date went safely with a guy who (I assume) posted accurate pictures of himself. It makes me nervous to think of the things that could result from meeting online flings in person, but perhaps I’ve watched a little too much “To Catch a Predator.”

Best of Luck!

-V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane.com.

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The positions of Editor-in-Chief and Business Manager for the Fall 2009 semester are up for election.

Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday, April 7.

Elections through the Board of Publications will take place on Tuesday, April 14.

To apply for Editor, contact Bob Radziewicz at bobr@miami.edu.

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