The Miami Hurricane -- August 22, 2011 by The Miami Hurricane

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

Vol. 90, Issue 1 | Aug. 22 - Aug. 24, 2011

.com

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

MARLENA SKROBE // Photo Editor

CENTER OF ATTENTION: Senior quarterback Jacory Harris answers questions in front of a group of media members during an early August camp session. Harris has not spoken publicly since former UM booster Nevin Shapiro named him and 11 other current Canes as players he gave benefits to.

Season off to stormy start CARPE DIEM SURVIVAL TIPS EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW PAGE 8

GETTING THE GRUB FOUR FOOD FAVORITES AT YOUR DOORSTEP PAGE 13

UNPACK YOUR CANE GEAR SPORTS FANS HAVE A REASON TO GET EXCITED PAGE 16

Yahoo! Sports report implicates current and former players BY JONATHAN BORGE | ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR ERNESTO SUAREZ | SPORTS EDITOR

n Monday, officials from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) stepped onto the Coral Gables campus to continue what has now been a fivemonth-long investigation of troubling allegations put forth by former UM booster Nevin Shapiro, who claims to have contributed millions of dollars in impermissible benefits to more than 70 of UM’s athletes between 2002 and 2010. “If the assertions are true, the alleged conduct at the University of Miami is an illustration of the need for serious

and fundamental change in many critical aspects of college sports,” said Mark Emmert, president of the NCAA, in a written statement. “This pertains especially to the involvement of boosters and agents with student-athletes.” The officials’ presence on campus, however, did not go unnoticed by the scores of local television stations and newspapers. WSVN, The Miami Herald, CBS Miami and Local 10 camped outside the Hecht Athletic Center, waiting for any instance of communication from university officials, coaches and administrators.

October 6 - October 9, 2010

SEE NCAA, PAGE 4 THE MIAMI HURRICANE

NEWS

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

TOPPEL CAREER CENTER

Campus job resource shines in ratings Career center ranked highly BY JACKIE SALO CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

They tweet, they create YouTube videos and now students can even check-in to their office when seeking career advice. But this extensive use of social media is just one of the many services offered at the Toppel Career Center which is topping the charts. Toppel, UM's on-campus resource that prepares students for professional success, was recently ranked highly as one of the top career centers nationwide based on an annual survey conducted by Universum, a market research firm. The center competed against similar institutions at 20 private universities, including Duke, Cornell and Northwestern. A total of more than 4,000 students from these institutions were asked to rate the different services provided by their university's career center. Out of the nine different measures that the survey took into account, the Toppel Career Center scored above average on eight of them. “One [of the measures] we did really well in was career advising," said Christian Garcia,

director of the Toppel Career Center. "We provide one-on-one advising and let them talk about anything. We have a great staff that helps them provide them with that." These advising sessions are broken into career clusters such as sciences or media and entertainment, in order to cater to student needs, Garcia said. Advisers' guidance is not only limited to careers and internships, but it also covers selecting a major and preparing for graduate school. Other measures in which Toppel excelled include its assistance in teaching students how to network and gain experience, as well as its numerous workshops which feature panelists who specialize in a particular line of work. The career center is also active on seven different social media platforms, with the latest being Foursquare. “We also launched the Canes Career Club which is open to alumni and students ready to graduate to come and talk in a low-pressure setting to share ideas, tips and resources about the job search,” Garcia said. The introduction of these new services has increased the amount of undergraduate

students who take advantage of the career center from 49 to 61 percent in the last year. “Toppel’s availability — where you can walk in at any time — and also how they are constantly doing workshops definitely increases the hiring

rate,” said senior Marlo Wyant, a Toppel peer adviser. Toppel’s website, HireACane.com, is top-rated and features information on a variety of topics such as creating a resume or searching for internships.

Satisfaction raises the bar The Toppel Career Center, an on-campus resource for preparing students for professional success, has been ranked highly as one of the top career centers nationwide based on an annual survey conducted by the market research firm Universum.

Overall Satisfaction

University of Miami Private peer institutions

34% 32%

16%

17%

Poor

Fair

SOURCE: Universum

Good

Very Good

Excellent

GRAPHIC BY MARIAH PRICE

Subscribe for the e-mail edition of the newspaper at themiamihurricane. com/subscribe. TWITTER ACCOUNTS

FALL 2011 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Mini-Flow (Florida Licensing On Wheels) will be renewing vehicle registrations and renewing, replacing, exchanging or receiving new Florida State Driver’s Licenses this week. Written exams and driving tests will not be offered. Appointments are not necessary.

Wednesday - Classes begin

The Student Employment Fair will be held Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UC Lower Lounge. Offices on campus looking to hire will be on-site, including Whitten University Center, Calling Canes, Athletics Facilities, UM Libraries and Dining Services. Be sure to bring a copy of your resume and your class schedule.

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Shopping for a dorm room can be an adventure. Read about it in Jackie Salo’s column. Have a question for the V? Ask at dearv@ themiamihurricane. com.

11%

SATISFYING DRIVING NEEDS ON CAMPUS

NEWS

Want to know why it’s great to be a Miami Hurricane? Check out Andrew Blitman’s column.

16%

Sept. 2 - Last day to register for or add a class Sept. 9 - Last day to drop a course without a “W” Oct. 17 - Last day to apply for graduation Oct. 28 - Last day to drop a course

For more information, visit miami.edu/police.

Students traveled to Greece this summer to document the Special Olympics. Read all about it in Bijal Mehta’s story.

29%

NEWS BRIEFS

Mini-Flow will be in the first-floor lounge of the University Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

Check out what’s exclusively available at TheMiamiHurricane. com.

August 22 - August 24, 2011

Jonathan Borge may be contacted at jborge@ themiamihurricane.com

@MiamiHurricane @Dear_V @TMH_Photo @TMH_Sports FACEBOOK PAGE facebook.com/ themiamihurricane

EDITOR’S NOTE Our website is currently under construction. The new design will be finalized by early September.

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

STUDENT HOUSING

Rising living costs problematic for students Affordable rent difficult to find BY JONATHAN BORGE ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

Although one in five homes in Miami-Dade County are currently in foreclosure and many others experiencing default, a wave of wealthy investors are trying to revive the real estate market in South Florida by focusing on selling and buying property that has had stagnated development since 2007. According to a recent report by The New York Times, the investors, both domestic and international, are purchasing half-constructed properties that have been abandoned or repossessed and are taking advantage of growing values as the housing market becomes smaller and pricier. DataQuick, a research firm, also reports that home sales during the first half of the year rose 16 percent since 2010, evidence of significant market improvement in the past 4 years. Foreign investors, specifically, are benefiting from a weak dollar and are purchasing multiple properties in cash, often reselling or renting each property at a higher value. “The Brazilians walk in, they don’t even negotiate,” said Gil Dezer to The New York Times, codeveloper of Trump Towers. “It’s a no-brainer for them.” A majority of properties for sale are luxurious, high-end condominiums and homes that only the wealthy can afford.

A apartment An t t iis more expensive than living in the UV so it was already a lot of money that my parents and I would be paying. Janelle Chaviano, a junior who lives at home

MARLENA SKROBE // Photo Editor

HOME SWEET HOME: Senior John Farrey unpacks in his new apartment in Coconut Grove, for which he said he got a good deal. “I love the character of the house,” he said. “It’s one of the last wooden bungalows left in Coconut Grove.” For students, hoping to find affordable rent in the metropolitan area, the market may paint a bleaker picture. Janelle Chaviano, a junior in the college of engineering, chose to save money and live with family after not being offered housing in the University Village, and exploring apartment options across greater Miami. “We saw a few places in Brickell, but they were really, really expensive. We went inside and the apartments were beautiful but the rent was too high,” Chaviano said. “I feel like there’s less space and less availability. An apartment is more expensive than living in the UV so it was already a lot of money that my parents and I would be paying.” Similarly, The Miami Herald reports that more than 2 million square feet and at least 7 new projects of office space and luxury apartment communities are set to

open in Coral Gables over the next 3 years, offering new housing options that may only be reasonable for wealthier students and families. For example, Atlanta-based company Gables Residential is looking to create more high-end, luxury rentals in Coral Gables. A new complex at 4585 Ponce de Leon Boulevard broke ground in June, and will provide 250 new apartment units and retail space all tailored toward professionals, UM graduate students and internationals. There is no mention of developments tailored to undergraduates seeking lower rental rates. Though the increase in expensive, high-end apartments across metropolitan Miami may deter undergraduates from areas such as Coral Gables, Downtown, and Brickell, exploring less-known neighborhoods can possibly ease housing concerns. “Most young students are trying to look in the same exact places

as everyone else. It’s very practical because it’s close to campus, but my roommates and I were looking not as close to UM,” said Claudia Aguirre, a junior who recently

moved off-campus. “You can find affordable housing in alternative neighborhoods but you need to look early. From last year, some areas went up about $400.”

MARLENA SKROBE // Photo Editor

TREASURED TROPICS: John Farrey and his roommate are paying just $1,019 a month for their bungalow which is pictured above.

August 22 - August 24, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

NEWS

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

NCAA scandal affects current football players, season NCAA FROM PAGE 1 Shapiro, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for his role in a $930 million Ponzi scheme, provided 100 hours of interviews to Yahoo! Sports, giving insight into what CNN said “could be the biggest scandal in the history of college sports.” The Yahoo report was published Aug. 16 and delves into nearly a decade’s worth of continuous support from Shapiro including prostitutes, cash, visits with coaches and athletes to high-end restaurants, hotels and nightclubs, trips on his own $1.5 million yacht, events at his $6 million waterfront mansion, and perhaps most startling, assistance with an abortion. According to The Miami Herald, Shapiro cooperated with Yahoo and released the slew of information out of anger and a supposed lack of UM support following his imprisonment. “Once the players became pros, they turned their back on me,” Shapiro said. “It made me feel like a used friend.” Now, the spotlight has shifted to former athletic director Kirby Hocutt, former men’s basketball head coach Frank Haith and President Donna E. Shalala. “I encourage you to have patience as the process progresses; to have confidence in knowing that we are doing everything possible to discover the truth … and to have pride in what our university has accomplished and aspires to be,” Shalala said in a written statement. Despite calls for her ouster, Shalala

told The Miami Hurricane on Thursday that she plans to remain at the helm of University of Miami “for a long time.” Although she said the details of her contract were “private,” Shalala said she isn’t going anywhere. “Officially I’m here and I’ll be here as long as you all here and as long as I feel healthy and energetic, and I can still make contributions,” she said. “So you should not be thinking there’s some end out there. I’ll be here for a long time.” Hocutt, however, left to Texas Tech in February, stating he wanted to return to his home state. “It wasn’t on my radar screen because seven months had elapsed from the allegations to the time that I came to Texas Tech, and there were no further allegations made or questions to comeforward relating to this situation,” Hocutt said. In fact, he did not mention Shapiro’s allegations to incoming head football coach Al Golden. Even amid the barrage of questions regarding the allegations, Hurricane players have remained committed to practice in preparation for their matchup against Maryland on Sept. 5. “The guys are just like they are every day,” said running back Mike James before a training camp session. “Nothing has changed.” Though NCAA sanctions in response to the allegations are unclear – but perhaps extensive if proved true – there is an underlying fear of the “death penalty,” a move that would prevent UM from competing in football for at

least one year. In the days following the reports, however, students and Canes fans alike have come out to voice their support of the program amid these rough times. A “flash tweet” was organized Saturday evening that called for Canes fans to reply to #IStandWithTheU. At one point, the Twitter hashtag was trending nationally. Student Government president Brandon Mitchell, in a letter addressed to current students released Monday afternoon, asked that they “show everyone that our family is as strong as it’s ever been.” In that same letter, he calls for students to wear orange for the first day of class. Though Shapiro claims to have substantial amounts of evidence – photographs, bank statements and cell phone records – his words will continue to be regarded as allegations, until the NCAA terminates their investigation and draws a conclusion. “There are tough times ahead, challenges to overcome and serious decisions to be made, but we will be left standing and we will be stronger as a result,” said Shawn Eichorst, current UM director of athletics in a written statement. “The University of Miami, as an institution of higher learning, is a leader in exploration, achievement and excellence and we will work hard to do our part to live up to that standard.” Check out Student Government’s letter regarding the investigation in Monday afternoon’s special edition of Ibis News.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

UM president remains future-oriented Shalala reflects on past, looks ahead BY ALYSHA KHAN AND ALEXA LOPEZ NEWS EDITOR AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

With a decade of service under her belt, UM President Donna E. Shalala sat down with The Miami Hurricane to discuss her time at UM and where she hopes to take the university in the future. When she first arrived at UM, the college lacked the “feel of a real residential college.” “It seemed to me that UM students, paying an enormous amount of 4

NEWS

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

August 22 - August 24, 2011

money, deserved a place that felt like a college campus,” Shalala said. “I wanted people to hang out, that’s why every year we have done something to improve the ability of students to spend all day here.” Among the many changes she implemented, Shalala added five minutes between classes, lengthened the Richter’s hours of operation, placed chairs and tables across campus and invited speakers to entertain students. This year, she plans to focus on improving the late night experience. “Every year we have tried to do something that would improve the livability and improve the campus expe-

rience and the intensity of that experience,” Shalala said. Despite the recent NCAA allegations, Shalala plans to remain at the helm of University of Miami “for a long time” and will spearhead the next capital fund drive. Although it is still in the silent period, Shalala said the campaign will be announced publicly in January. “How much it will be, we haven’t set the amount with the trustees, but it will be over a billion dollars,” she said. UM last capital campaign, which ended in 2008, raised more than $1.4 billion – making the school the first in Florida to surpass the billion-dollar mark.

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

BACK TO SCHOOL

Neighboring businesses optimistic about school year New semester brings more profit, clientele BY STEPHANIE PARRA COPY CHIEF

The fourth week of August marks the beginning of a new semester. But for many neighboring businesses, it also marks a high tide in profits — summertime causes their pockets to suffer. Companies like Titanic Restaurant and Brewery, located near campus, and Book Horizons, located across U.S. 1, quickly fill up their cash registers due to the flooding student population. “Because we’re basically on campus, we have a 50 percent increase in revenue. We have so many people suddenly appear at the same time. It takes a minute to get used to it,” said Tom Spain, general manager of Titanic Restaurant and Brewery. While the restaurant offers coupons from time to time, they don’t spend money on advertisements. “Students come anyway, because we’re practically on campus,” Spain said. “Mostly [they find out by] word of mouth. Everything here is so inexpensive it doesn’t make sense to run specials.” And, since UM’s own Rathskeller recently moved its location due to the construction of the new student center, Spain hopes more students will be visiting Titanic Restaurant and Brewery searching for the same atmosphere the Rathskeller formerly had. “I am excited about this school year because the Rat’s closed and I think that it’s going to help business quite a bit,” Spain said. Book Horizons, a family-run business, anxiously waits for students to return each semester.

ADRIANNE D’ANGELO // The Miami Hurricane

MAKING MORE MONEY: Customers sit at the bar in Titanic Restaurant and Brewery. Titanic is located next to UM’s baseball field right off Ponce de Leon Boulevard. They offer a variety of beers and food, and even host events for students. “We wait all year for the students to come back,” said Will Sekoff, one of the owners. “We love servicing UM students, it’s our main purpose here since 1953, providing the students the best service we possibly can." They offer coupons and gift certificates to

students. “We give away tons of promotional coupons and gift certificates to students through organizations and donations and feel very strongly about giving back to students at the U,” Sekoff said.

August 22 - August 24, 2011

Freshman Tahreem Hashmi said she would consider the store when book shopping. “Based what I have been told from other, older students, it seems like some place I would want to go to because of the cheap books and everything,” Hashmi said.

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

NEWS

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

DINING

Late-night food options give students extra freedom, flexibility More snacks, more time BY JACKIE SALO CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Starting Aug. 25, students will be able to sink their teeth into the new “Late Night Dining” option at the Hecht-Stanford Dining Hall. This program, which is offered by the University of Miami Department of Dining Services in collaboration with Chartwells, will operate

NEWS

from Thursday through Saturday from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. “The decision to pilot the program came as a result of campus surveys, town hall meetings and Student Government input and feedback,” said director of dining services Ana Alvarez in an email. The menu will feature meal options from breakfast to dessert. There will be a specially made omelet station as well as another for grilled items such as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches and

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

fries. The Sandwich Central Station will have a menu that includes both hot and cold deli options. If students are looking for dessert, there will also be yogurt and toppings offered. Some students who cannot easily access off campus eateries look forward to this option. “Since I don’t have a car on campus, it is really convenient that the school has a late night dining program in case I crave a midnight snack,” said freshman Kenny Langer.

August 22 - August 24, 2011

NEW DINING HOURS MONDAY – THURSDAY (BEGINNING AUG. 29)

SATURDAY (BEGINNING SEPT. 3)

Wendy’s: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. C-Store: 7 a.m. – 2 a.m. Starbucks: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Subway: 7 a.m. – midnight Village Market: 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. Rathskeller: 11 a.m. – midnight

C-Store: 9 a.m. – 4 a.m. Subway: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Village Market: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Rathskeller: noon – midnight

FRIDAY (BEGINNING SEPT. 2)

C-Store: 9 a.m. – 2 a.m. Starbucks: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Subway: 11 a.m. – midnight Village Market: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Rathskeller: noon – midnight

C-Store: 7 a.m. – 4 a.m. Subway: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Village Market: 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. Rathskeller: 11 a.m. – midnight

SUNDAY (BEGINNING SEPT. 4)

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

Making a splash on campus

ADRIANNE D’ANGELO // The Miami Hurricane

FUN WITH FOAM: Hosted by Canes Night Life (CNL), freshmen are pictured dancing in the swimwear at UM’s annual CNL Splash Party, held during orientation week. The party features foam, soap, free food, music and activities such as inflatable slides. The event is also an opportunity for freshmen to meet and socialize with their fellow classmates. Both residents and commuters are invited and participate in the event and is also one of the many parties offered during orientation for freshmen to get acquainted with the University of Miami campus.

August 22 - August 24, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

NEWS

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

speak

”

Ten things I wish I knew as a freshman 1.

What is your dorm room essential?

Laundry in the dorms: Be on time to get your stuff from the washer and dryer, or else.

2. Can’t make it to a party? MARK AGATE SOPHOMORE “My favorite stuffed animal.”

You’re not missing out. You may think you are at the time, but there is ALWAYS another party. AND you can turn anything into a beer pong table.

Commuters, locate all the microwaves on campus. They will be your best friend when you’re trying to save money by packing lunches.

4. BHUMI PATEL SOPHOMORE “Food.”

You can sleep until

Study spots to avoid: Your dorm,

and STILL make it to a

especially the study rooms and when there are drunk people roaming the hallways)

class!

Your best guy/girl friend

The first floor

of the library It’s called “Club Richter” for a reason.

3. can turn out to be your boy/girlfriend.

Avoid the cross-campus sprint when you forget to print! Always note the printers near your classes. And yes, you can go into schools and colleges you don’t belong to. No one is going to yell and you or kick you out.

Enjoy your blank slate: Don’t be afraid to do something completely out of character, make a fool of yourself or try something new.

HURRICANE

Founded 1929 An Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame Newspaper NEWSROOM: 305-284-2016 BUSINESS OFFICE: 305-284-4401 FAX: 305-284-4404

STAFF EDITORIAL

UP!

The Miami

com

OPINION

“

... football boosters are the most untrustworthy, slimiest people associated with sports of any kind, at any level. Austen Gregerson, Senior Columnist

A quick 20-minute workout does wonders to beat stress and make you feel more energized.

For advertising rates call 305-284-4401 or fax 305-284-4404. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexa Lopez

BUSINESS MANAGER Isabel Gonzalez

MANAGING EDITOR Kyli Singh

PRODUCTION MANAGER James Borchers

ART DIRECTOR Allison Goodman

ADVERTISING EDITOR Demi Rafuls

PHOTO EDITOR Marlena Skrobe

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Maria Jamed

NEWS EDITOR Alysha Khan OPINION EDITOR Darci Miller

ACCOUNT REP Cristian Benavides Danica Jones Stephanie Parra

EDGE EDITOR Margaux Herrera SPORTS EDITOR Ernesto Suarez

PUBLIC RELATIONS James Borchers

COPY CHIEF Stephanie Parra

FINANCIAL ADVISER Robert DuBord

ONLINE EDITOR Amilynn Soto

FACULTY ADVISER Bob Radziewicz

ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Cayla Nimmo

COPY EDITORS Spencer Dandes Nicki Diaz Bijal Mehta

ASST. NEWS EDITORS Jonathan Borge Chelsea Kimmey

10.

Senior year arrives quicker than you think. Take advantage of everything Miami has to offer: Ultra, away sporting events, etc. After all, you’re only young once.

DESIGNERS Carlos Mella Mariah Price

Calm your nerves, find your niche LAURA JAUCH SOPHOMORE “Duct tape.”

EMILY JUDD SOPHOMORE “My mini fridge.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com. Compiled by

Jennifer Levine

OPINION

Yet again, a new year has started. Campus is teeming with excitement and anticipation NATASHA for the fun TOMCHIN times that CONTRIBUTING lay ahead. COLUMNIST As a freshman, it can seem overwhelming and there is plenty of different advice for how to adjust to college life. I remember the nervousness well (considering just a year ago I was in the same position), but I have also learned how to get over it. There are key ideas to keep in mind when getting settled in for this year.

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to people. If someone looks cool, go say hi. More often than not, they’ll be glad you did. You should really try to expand your social circle and meet as many people as possible. Now is the time. Don’t worry, you’re going to forget a lot of names and faces. Keep an open mind - you could meet a future roommate in the first week (I did). Take advantage of our campus. You will never have the same freshman experience. Explore and see what UM has to offer. Our campus is beautiful and there are a lot of cool places surrounding it. That being said, don’t forget to venture out into Miami as well. Have fun with your classes. There will be general ones that you have to take and may not be the

August 22 - August 24, 2011

most interesting to you. However, if you get a bad vibe your first week of class, you should listen and see what your other options are. It’s better to switch in the first week and get a little off track than to spend a whole semester miserable. Don’t worry about missing events or something that you wanted to do. There are so many activities to fill your time, and all you have to do is keep your eyes peeled. With that in mind, get involved. Look for clubs that seem interesting. Attend a few meetings to test the waters. Don’t forget it isn’t all about being in class. Finally, don’t be intimidated by older students. Ask questions. Be proud to go to the U. Go to football games. Go outside your comfort zone. And most importantly, enjoy your freshman year.

The Miami Hurricane is published semi-weekly during the regular academic year and is edited and produced by undergraduate students at the University of Miami. The publication does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of advertisers or the university’s trustees, faculty or administration. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of The Hurricane’s Editorial Board. Commentaries, letters and cartoons represent only the views of their respective authors. The newsroom and business office of The Hurricane are located in the Norman A. Whitten University Center, Room 221. LETTER POLICY The Miami Hurricane encourages all readers to voice their opinions on issues related to the university or in response to any report published in The Hurricane. Letters to the editor may be submitted typed or handwritten (please make your handwriting legible) to the Whitten University Center, Room 221, or mailed to P.O. Box 248132, Coral Gables, FL, 33124-6922. Letters, with a suggested length of 300 words, must be signed and include a copy of your student ID card, phone number and year in school. ADVERTISING POLICY The Miami Hurricane’s business office is located at 1306 Stanford Drive, Norman A. Whitten University Center, Room 221B, Coral Gables, FL 33124-6922. The Miami Hurricane is published on Mondays and Thursdays during the university’s fall and spring academic terms. Newspapers are distributed free of charge on the Coral Gables campus, the School of Medicine and at several off-campus locations. DEADLINES All ads must be received, cash with copy, in The Miami Hurricane business office, Whitten University Center, Room 221B, by noon Tuesday for Thursday’s issue and by noon Friday for the Monday issue. SUBSCRIPTIONS The Miami Hurricane is available for subscription at the rate of $50 per year. AFFILIATIONS The Miami Hurricane is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic Press Assoc. and Florida College Press Assoc.

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

Limited study abroad options force student to seek alternatives This past year, I was the happiest I have ever been. For four months, I lived in Valencia, Spain, and traveled to seven different countries on various weekends. I met 55 students that NICOLE SPITERI quickly became family CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST to me, and I enjoyed memories with them that I will never forget. I took classes that not only greatly improved my Spanish and understanding of Spanish culture, but were also intellectually stimulating and eye-opening. This was all done during the spring semester… as a Florida State Seminole. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to study abroad – not for a summer session, not for a winter-session, but for an entire semester. To this day, I regret not doing a full year. Although I am not a Spanish major or minor, I knew I wanted to go to Spain and I knew I wanted to go spring semester sophomore year (I could not bear to leave during football season). At the end of freshman year, I walked in the UM study abroad office with a naïve smile on my face and waited anxiously to speak with an adviser. I excitedly looked at all the maps on the walls and realized how soon my dream was going to become true, until the advisor walked in. I told her exactly what I wanted and I was quickly faced with a nodding head. “No, no, you cannot go to Spain

without being at least a Spanish minor.” I quickly scrambled for different places to go, only to meet more rejection. “No, you need to be a business major for Amsterdam ... Well sure, you can go to London – but you must find your own housing ... not included in tuition.” I left the office crushed, but still determined to figure something out. I sat at my computer and researched for days on end and I finally realized that FSU was a perfect fit for me. They were easygoing, accommodating and most of all, they have an impeccable reputation as they are consistently ranked in the top 15 of U.S. study abroad programs. I decided to forego my scholarship for a semester to attend FSU Valencia. By far, it was the best decision I have ever made. The real issue at the end of the day is: how does UM not have a remarkable study abroad program? According to U.S. News, the University of Miami is ranked 27th in the category of “National Universities with Most International Students.” Why is UM so accommodating for students to come here, but not for students to explore? Not to mention, tuition is currently $38,440 per year. Because of a lack of resources, students are often left digging through the endless world of the Internet to find a useful alternative to UM’s limited program – or they must settle for less. Everyone is proud to be a Cane and represent the amazing university, but many are forced to take a leave of absence in order to achieve their true desires. Don’t we deserve more?

Prepare to face the hatred once again Well, how was everybody’s summer? Hear anything interesting? You might have heard the Yahoo! reports, alleging former Miami athletic booster and $930 million ponzi-schemer AUSTEN Nevin Shapiro provided GREGERSON SENIOR countless inadmissible COLUMNIST benefits to 72 former and current football players. The story’s been making the rounds as of late. NFL-stars Andre Johnson, Vince Wilfork, Jonathan Vilma, and current players Jacory Harris, Travis Benjamin and Ray-Ray Armstrong have all been linked to Shapiro in one way or another. He had two different million-dollar mansions in Miami Beach, a $1.6 million yacht, and almost a billion dollars of stolen money he wanted to spend for the admiration of strangers with a fast 40-yard dash. Why boosters, whose only purpose is to inject money and influence an athletic program, are allowed to even come in contact with players is beyond me. For as much as universities and the NCAA strive to keep dollars out of the hands of the athletes that earn them, the possibility of a booster cutting out the middle man and giving directly to the players was never discussed? From experience, both personal and anecdotal, football boosters are the most untrustworthy, slimiest people associated with sports of any kind, at any level. Most – and by that I mean with the exception of a rare few – athletic boosters

are nobodies with a lot of money who want to buy status, power, and sadly, friendship by associating themselves with 18-year-old kids impressed by their shiny toys. And they don’t like to be told how to spend or not spend their money (see: Randy Shannon’s firing). Speaking on the potential and likely infractions specifically, the parties at million-dollar mansions in Miami Beach and VIP access to Mansion in South Beach may sound completely alien to someone in Gainesville or anyone living in the Midwest, but the truth is that’s the culture we live and love. I’d guess all students here have at least heard or seen fellow students partake in the same things accused of the 72 players, so the news isn’t all that shocking – to us. The schools of the Bible Belt needed only one reason to connect the sins of modern day Sodom and Gomorrah to the football program that lies just a few miles south, and does nothing to distance itself from that reputation. Remember when they first aired “The U,” and for the next six months no one in Coral Gables could finish a sentence without the word “swag/swagger”? Even I, alleged impartial reporter, went out and bought a “Catholics Vs. Convicts” T-shirt from Billy Corbin’s website. Well, with the exception of actually winning games, this feeling currently surrounding the program is the closest thing to the late 80s/early 90s we as a fanbase will ever experience. Some of us are finding out how we don’t actually like to be hated or vilified, we just like to remind others how we once were. Get ready, because the hate’s not going to stop anytime soon.

EDDIE MAULDIN // The Miami Hurricane

POLL: HAVE THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI’S ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AFFECTED YOUR VIEW OF THE INSTITUTION AS A WHOLE? TAKE OUR POLL AT THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM.

August 22 - August 24, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

OPINION

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

August 22 - August 24, 2011

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

August 22 - August 24, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

August 22 - August 24, 2011

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

edge

Looking for a different way to stay fit? Pole Dance Miami offers more than a dozen varieties of classes. For more information, visit poledancemiami.com.

Tres croquetas de jamon y un café con leche, por favor. Minutes after landing at MIA, the Latin influence for a crash that makes Miami doesn’t go unnoticed. So fo course in basic Spanish and an authentic taste of Cuban Ocho, located cuisine, head over to Versailles on Calle Ocho they gorge in the heart of Little Havana. Join locals as th breaded steak, into greasy samplings of rice and beans, bread or fried plantains, and take advantage of the cultural influx you’re now a part of. Having recently ccelebrated friendly high their 40th anniversary, the staff is on a frien hospitality, u usually all and is sure s to offer some Latin hospitality in Spanish.

You’re in Miami, it’s time to be ballsy. And for a dose of culinary rebellion, don’t miss the iconic flavors of Pizza Rustica just down the street. With the original outposts in the heart of South Beach, this local eatery serves up rectangular slices of freshly prepared pizzas ranging from the traditional, pepperoni or cheese, to the innovative, chicken parmesan or shrimp all pesto. sto. Though the menu offers panini and salads, th he deal the makers are found in each slice of originality originality, all made with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and 100 percent Grade A cheese. Most notably, UM students are offered a 10 percent discount.

BY JONATHAN BORGE | ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

With dripping Worcestershire sauce smothered atop green leaf lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and Italian pancetta bacon slices, the “Fancy Bacon Cheddar” burger at OneBurger is just one of many flavorful versions of an All-American burger. The menu is divided into four sections, offering a selection of beef, chicken and turkey, seafood and vegetarian burgers for all types of food lovers. It’s located close by on Alhambra Circle in Coral Gables, but for days when heading out is too much work, OneBurger delivers … for free. Even more enticing, all UM students are offered a 20 percentt di discount. t

Navigating your way through Miami’s cuisine can be daunting, and deciding which restaurant to choose for tonight’s outing may ruin your appetite. To ease your transition into food mania, here are four must-try restaurants in our backyard.

Great Japanese cuisine is hard to come by, but since 1993, Akashi has been home to a nearby institute of sushi heaven. Take advantage of the “exotic sushi rolls,” with delectable options like the “caliente” roll, filled with fried white filet, spicy mayo, lettuce and seaweed outside. The original location is a hop off the metro rail, minutes from Sunset Place, but a new location has recently opened in Coconut Grove.

PHOTOS BY MARLENA SKROBE; DESIGN BY MARIAH PRICE

August 22 - August 24, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

EDGE

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

August 22 - August 24, 2011

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

BILL COSFORD CINEMA

On-campus theater offers students more than free films BY ALEXANDRA LEON SENIOR EDGE WRITER

When cinema Director Trae DeLellis plans what movies to screen, he runs into a strange dilemma. The Bill Cosford Cinema’s odd dichotomy of young college students and older moviegoers makes for an interesting mix of films. DeLellis says Italian and French films usually do well, as does the Cosford’s opera series, but he also tries to find movies like “Hesher,” with Joseph GordonLevitt and Natalie Portman, to draw a younger crowd. “The more controversial [the film], the better it’s been,” he said. Cosford, nestled in the Oscar Dooley Memorial classroom building, is one of the few art cinemas in Miami that caters to a unique local community, and the only one that is free for students. The theater was named after former film professor and Miami Herald film critic Bill Cosford,

who helped bring the formerly named Beaumont Cinema’s art house films into the public light. According to DeLellis, Cosford’s mission is now more important than ever, with the economy causing independent studios to shut down, and constant film franchise reboots like the “SpiderMan” series dominating the silver screen. “Interesting films are always

IF YOU GO Ticket Prices: Students: Free Non-UM students/ UM alumni and employees/seniors: $7 Adults: $9 For a complete schedule of movie screenings, visit cosfordcinema.com.

being made, but now it’s harder for them to get distributed,” DeLellis said. “It seems now is the most important time for art cinemas to be around." Aside from Cosford’s own programming, the student-run Cinematic Arts Commission (CAC) screens sneak peaks at upcoming movies, as well as secondrun feature films. “We do play indie films on weekends, but we also play modern blockbusters, which other cinemas don’t do,” said CAC chair John Lake. This semester’s new movies will include titles like “The Hangover Part II” and “Harry Potter 7, Part 2.” Classic CAC titles will still have a strong resonance with students, with “10 Things I Hate About You” and “The Lion King” making a comeback on the big screen. CAC hosts special events like film festivals (we hear a Disneythemed one may be in the works) and the yearly screening of “The

We do play indie fifilms lms on weekends, but we also play modern blockbusters, which other cinemas don’t do. John Lake, Cinematic Arts Commission Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The group screens Rocky Horror for three nights every Halloween weekend with a live shadow cast, where the audience can get up and perform with the actors. “You get to throw things at the screen and it’s a blast,” Lake said. This year will also mark the 14th year of the Canes Film Festival, where students can showcase

August 22 - August 24, 2011

their work at Cosford. Festival winners get to screen their movies in front of industry professionals in Los Angeles. “It’s a really big deal for all the film students,” said motion pictures graduate student Maggie Drayton. “It’s our own festival where we get to screen our own films in a really cool, well run theater.” Cosford holds film lectures too, like the one in September, which will feature a Skype phone call with director Kevin Smith after a screening of his horror movie “Red State.” Yet the best thing about Cosford, according to DeLellis, is that it’s the one place in Miami where people know how to respect film. “I don’t know if it’s just a Miami thing, but I’ve never been at movies where people don’t understand etiquette,” DeLellis said. “One time I was at CocoWalk, a woman took three phone calls during a movie. Everyone at Cosford is pretty respectful.”

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

EDGE

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

SPORTS

number of days before the first Miami Hurricanes football game vs. Maryland

number of NFL teams who have sent scouts to the Greentree Practice Facility since fall camp started

ATHLETICS

MARLENA SKROBE // Photo Editor

COME TOGETHER: Offensive linemen Harlund Gunn, Tyler Horn and Eduardo Lopez work on their blocking assignments during an early morning camp session in early August. The veteran leadership on the line is expected to be a major advantage for the Canes as they prepare to take on Maryland on Sept. 5.

New year likely to bring home new wins Five reasons fans should look forward to sports BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR

As the 2011-2012 school year begins, there is plenty to look forward to with Hurricane athletics. Several teams look to be on the rise, and have the potential to compete in the ACC. Here are five things to watch out for as the year progresses: 1. Scandal Fallout: With the recent allegations of former booster Nevin Shapiro admitting to providing benefits to sev16

SPORTS

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

eral Hurricane players and coaches over the span of a decade, it remains to be seen what, if any, repercussions this will have over the athletic program. In the short term, it is still unknown whether any of the 12 current players implicated in Shapiro’s reports, which include senior quarterback Jacory Harris and Preseason All-ACC selections Sean Spence and safety Ray-Ray Armstrong, will be ruled ineligible to play. Long-term, it could affect recruiting with a loss of scholarships or postseason bans. There is also the possibility that this all passes with little to no effect on the program, as many of the allegations presented are based on circumstantial evidence. The only certainty is that the NCAA is still looking into Shapiro’s comments, and it will likely take a few months before any verdicts are reached.

August 22 - August 24, 2011

2. Can the football team win a bowl game: There has always been a lot of preseason hype for the Hurricanes football program. Potential is a word that has been thrown around pretty often. Still, since Miami joined the ACC in 2004, it has yet to play in an ACC Championship game, let alone win one. In the past three years, the Canes went 0-3 in bowl games, looking unprepared at times. Golden has generated plenty of buzz for the program, a program that has been looking to get back into the national championship discussion for years. Playing in a national championship game is the ultimate goal for every school. But first, the Canes have to prove they can win in the ACC. SEE TOP 5, PAGE 17

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

Fans not likely to be disappointed by teams TOP 5 FROM PAGE 16 3. Tournament Plans: The men’s basketball team is ripe with talent. Led by one of the best big men in the ACC Reggie Johnson as well as senior Malcolm Grant and junior Durand Scott at the guard position, the team has shown they have the ability to stay in games. The problem last year was closing out those games, which contributed to the Canes’ 21-15 overall record and disappointing loss in the NIT quarterfinals. When the new athletic director Shawn Eichorst hired Jim Larranaga to take over the men’s basketball program, he brought in a coach with five years of NCAA tournament experience and 13 straight winning seasons at George Mason University. The players have bought into the Larranaga philosophy seemingly since the moment he introduced himself to the team. Now it’s a waiting game to see whether they can translate that into their first NCAA tournament berth since the 2007-08 season. 4. Tournament Repeat: On the other hand, the women’s basketball team will be coming off their most successful season in program history. Last year they completed a tremendous turnaround, go-

ing from worst-to-first in the ACC and making the second round of the NCAA tournament before falling to Oklahoma. Led by seniors Shenise Johnson and Riquna Williams, the team is poised to make noise in the ACC once again. Junior Morgan Stroman will also return after a season in which she proved her tenacity and grit on the court was tough to match. The team will also welcome junior center Shawnice Wilson, a 6-6 center who had to sit out last year due to NCAA eligibility issues after transferring from the University of Pittsburgh. Head coach Katie Meier, who recieved a contract extension this past spring, is set to take her squad even higher this year. 5. Volleyball Dreams: Perhaps one of the best-kept secrets around Miami athletics, the Hurricanes women’s volleyball team is coming off of back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances and going for three in a row. The team is returning five starters, including senior outside hitter Lane Carico and setter Katie Gallagher, the unquestioned leaders of this squad. The team recently played in its annual alumni game held the week before the regular season, where they came away with a five-match sweep.

CLUB SPORTS, INTRAMURALS

Playing at all levels and fields Wellness Center gives nonathletes time to shine BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR

Not everyone can be a varsity NCAA scholarship athlete. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get play your favorite sport for the University of Miami. The Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center offers a variety of ways for students to get involved in sports, for students who played competitively for years or those merely interested in learning a new sport. They offer both club sports programs and intramural competitions — there is something available for students with varying levels of commitment. The Wellness Center offers 35 different club sports, ranging from common sports such as baseball, soccer, tennis and volleyball, to some more unique groups like fencing, rock climbing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Most clubs also arrange different meeting times for members who want to join for competitive reasons and members who are instead interested in the recreational or instructional aspect. “Many of our students here were involved in some sort of sport when in high school,” said Rhonda DuBord, associate director at the wellness center. “With so many options available, anyone can keep going and meet a lot of new people in the process.” In addition to practices, some clubs also participate in tournaments and other events held throughout the year. Although many of the clubs offer a recreational aspect for those who just want to go out and enjoy playing a game without necessarily getting too competitive, there are clubs that go out and compete against clubs all over the state and occasionally schools outside of Florida. In fact, the sailing club is generally among the top ranked programs in the nation. Beyond that, the roller hockey club won a national championship for the first time in team history this past year. Whereas club sports generally go on for the entire

year and offer varying levels of competition, intramural leagues are by nature more competitive and only last for a few weeks during the semester. “Joining an intramural team is a great way of getting to meet new people and exercising in a fun and unique way,” said Tom Soria, assistant director at the Wellness Center in charge of intramurals and special events. “Not only does it break the monotony of studying all the time, it’s also a great way of learning leadership and organizational skills.” One change that has come for intramural events starting this fall is that team captains, after signing their team up for a league and attending a captains’ meeting, will have to complete a quiz on blackboard before the team is scheduled. The reasoning behind this exam, which quizzes basic rules and regulations for the respective sport, is to ensure that the captain is familiar with the rules before the games begin. The idea behind this was to hopefully result in games going by smoother and quicker without as many penalties being called. Teams must get at least a score of 80 percent for each sport they participate in. To sign up for intramurals or for any additional information on the different club sports or intramural leagues, visit the membership office located on the second floor of the Wellness Center.

UPCOMING INTRAMURAL DEADLINE DATES AUG. 29: Fantasy football- Free AUG. 30: Flag football- $40 AUG. 30: Tennis- $10 doubles, $5 singles AUG. 31: Dodgeball

August 22 - August 24, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

SPORTS

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN