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University presidents seek to lower drinking age, Shalala disagrees

TODAY “T Cell Homeostasis and Memory: A Systems Biology Approach,” will feature guest speaker Rafick-Pierre Sekaly, of the CHUM Research Center in Montreal, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, room 3109. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

The national drinking age has been 21 since 1984, but recently about 100 U.S. universities created quite a stir by signing a statement asking lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age to 18.

The statement, a part of the Amethyst Initiative, argues that the 21-year-old drinking age encourages binge drinking among college students. It was not signed by University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala.

“Lowering the drinking age would cost lives,” Shalala said. “We cannot pretend that changing the age will save lives and I’m not willing to be in favor of something that is inconsistent with research.”

Shalala also said the current law saves 1,000 lives a year.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving President Laura Dean-Mooney agreed with Shalala.

Check out the Wellness Center House Party at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellness Center.

Pizza and refreshments will be served!

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TUESDAY Celebrate the opening of Oasis, a new, top-quality, glatt kosher restaurant, at 10 a.m. in the UC to the right of the C-Store.

In a press release, she said that the current drinking age has reduced drunk driving and underage and binge drinking.

The number of 16- to 20-year-old drunk drivers killed annually has fallen by half since the 21-year-old drinking age was passed, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Shalala has asked every leader, including those from The Ohio State University, Duke University, Dartmouth College and Johnson and Wales University, to reconsider.

“I lived in an era and ran universities when the drinking age was 18,” Shalala said.

“I saw young people die, and I don’t want to take the responsibility of going against what science says.”

Some students, on the other hand, are in favor of lowering the drinking age.

“Just because alcohol is more accessible doesn’t mean they’re going to drink more than they already do,” Eling Tsai, a 20-yearold senior said. “It would also cut down the amount of arrests made for underage drinking at football games.”

Shalala added that when she spoke to students, many were in favor of lowering the age.

“Binge drinking is a serious problem on college campuses, but I believe students are becoming increasingly more responsible,” she said. “At the end of the day, we’re talking about lives and futures.”

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

Undergraduates welcomed to Rosenstiel class for first time in 65 years This year’s class of the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science will consist of both undergraduate and graduate students for the first time in the school’s history.

UM President Donna E. Shalala has shifted the full administration of the undergraduate programs for Marine and Atmospheric Science, Marine Affairs and Meteorology to the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

Get involved at the U at Canefest, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BankUnited Center.

Students will answer questions, provide free giveaways, prizes, music and food!

Before that, undergraduate study was a part of the College of Arts and Sciences for 30 years.

This year’s entering graduate class of 52 students is the largest class at the Rosenstiel School since 1994.

“The fact that this graduate class is larger than previous ones speaks to the relevance of environmental science and policy in today’s world, and students’ eagerness to better understand our planet and help improve our

quality of life,” said Otis Brown, dean of the Rosenstiel School, in a press release. “We look forward to welcoming our graduate student body, and we are also pleased to be a part of this historic moment, where 95 talented students will be the first undergraduates to call Rosenstiel their ‘home school’ from their first day on campus.”

Edward Fishman may be contacted at e.fishman1@umiami.edu, and Erika Capek may be contacted at e.capek@umiami.edu.

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UM has risen to #51 in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” ranking, from #52 last year. The university has moved up 15 spots in the past six years, and is also the only Florida institution ranked (47th out of 50) on the “Great Schools, Great Prices (National Universities)” list.

Classes begin today.

The Miami Hurricane welcomes you to the U!

Attention freshmen! Don’t miss the annual Freshman Walk this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. before the first football game of the season at Dolphin Stadium. All participating freshmen must be at the staging area outside Gate B by 6:15 p.m.

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New events and foam-pit fun at Orientation ‘08 help new students bond

BY ERIKA CAPEK ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

The University of Miami welcomed the class of 2012 last Wednesday as Orientation 2008 kicked off its annual list of events.

This year, however, was different than previous freshmen orientations. Instead of the usual five-day program, the schedule is now a six-day program, extending from Wednesday to Tuesday.

“By doing that, it has allowed us to add a few more sessions and opportunities for group activities and people to get to know each other,” said Brian Orefice, director of Orientation.

Also new to the schedule, optional academic sessions were offered on Friday afternoon where students could sign up for a discussion or presentation about a variety of topics.

Some of those included “One Water: A Global Film about Our Changing Relationship to Water,” “What You Always Wanted to Know about Hurricanes,”” Vengeance, Forgiveness and Human Nature” and “Voodoo Dolls and Zombies: The Real Religion of Everyday Life.”

So far, newcomers have been satisfied with the process.

“I have already met a lot of students from all around,” said freshman Pedro Di Natale, a student from Venezuela. “I really enjoyed the Cane Kickoff where we were introduced to [President] Shalala, cheerleaders and coaches, and saw our entire class in the BankUnited Center.”

This year’s events included mandatory rotating sessions for all freshmen to help them get acquainted with the university. Freshmen were led around campus by orientation leaders who explained where buildings were and relayed common names of campus locations such as the UC and the Rock.

Students were also invited to a Splash Party held at the UC Patio, a hypnotist, the annual President’s Picnic held at President Donna E. Shalala’s house, and Movies on the Green.

“One of my favorite activities was Splashfest. There were slip n’ slides and foam pits,” Anna Bona, a freshman, said. “It was a bizarre way to meet people, but it worked. It was a fun way to bond with other new students.”

Besides trying not to get lost and remembering names of people they just met, one thing has been on almost every freshman’s mind: the first day of school.

“I don’t really know what to expect on Wednesday,” Di Natale said. “I hope I feel more prepared when the first day of classes begin.”

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

CHELSEA MATIASH // Hurricane Staff INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE LIFE: Freshman at Stanford Residential College leave as a group to head to an orientation event. This year, the program extended to a sixth day for the first time.

Prohibited Items at Dolphin Stadium The following items will not be allowed on to the bus or inside Dolphin Stadium. The rules apply to all Dolphin Stadium guests; not just students, said Westbrook. UM administrators say they will take it seriously if a student disobeys the bus rules.

“There are going to be consequences,” said Patricia A. Whitely, vice president for Student Affairs. “If students don’t abide by the rules and regulations of the university and American Coach, the dean of students will follow up and it could result in not being able to use the bus or attend future games.”

FILE PHOTO THE NEW DIGS: Dophins fans walk to and from Joe Robbie Stadium, future home of the Miami Hurricanes. The University is planning on running a shuttle from campus to the stadium.

Alcoholic beverages Backpacks Boom boxes Coolers, ice chests, and picnic baskets Drugs Fireworks Fruit

Camcorders Cans Bottles Chairs Inflatable balls, toys or balloons Noise makers: horns, whistles, air horns, musical instruments, and

drums Potential projectiles: baseballs, basketballs, footballs, frisbees Poles Tripods Umbrellas Weapons

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New services available through Richter Library The University of Miami Libraries have implemented several new services over the summer.

IBISweb or IBISweb Encore?

IBISWEB Encore is an interface for the library catalog that works similar to Amazon.com by providing relevancy-ranked keyword search results with thumbnails of book covers, as well as ways to view your search results by format, collection, language, publication date or subject tags. Encore searches the same library catalog database as IBISWEB Classic, but presents the results in a user-friendly style, according to the library. IBISWEB Classic is still available for those who prefer its functionality.

Select IBISweb or IBISweb Encore from the tab menu at the top of the library homepage.

MultiSearch MultiSearch is a new tool that allows users to retrieve results from multiple databases with a single search. MultiSearch is accessed from the new tab menu on the top of the Library web site. Enter the search term and select a subject category. The library has preconfigured a selection of core electronic resources for each subject category, or you can select your own preferred mix of resources from the database listing on the MultiSearch home page.

Expansion to the Digital Media Services (DMS) Lab Digital Media Services has expanded on the first floor of Richter Library, adjacent to the Information Commons. In this lab students can design a poster or brochure, build a web site, edit video, work with

Lift-off for new Web site To the readers of The Miami Hurricane: Hello and welcome back for another academic year at the University of Miami!

We hope you continue to read our publication and visit TheMiamiHurricane. com. If you’re visiting the Web site today, you will notice a big change. Over the summer, we’ve redesigned our Web site in order to give a better presentation of the work we do.

We’ll be presenting more multimedia, text message alerts, cleaner navigation and a more reliable service. That’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Matthew Bunch new options our Editor in Chief site provides. We’re doing this because we know your time is important, and we want to make the time you spend on our Web site that much better.

It’s taken a lot of work from a lot of people, but we’re really proud of the final product that’s being released today. We pride ourselves on being student-run, and by having this site designed by students, it’s just one more step in fulfilling that commitment.

There are a few people who deserve to be singled out for their remarkable effort on this undertaking. Webmaster Brian Schlan-

sky sacrificed a lot of his summer designing and tweaking this site, and his commitment shows in the final project. Former Editor in Chief Greg Linch continues to provide a lot of his time and input on the site. Current visuals editor Shayna Blumenthal and former visuals editor Will Wooten also brought their creative eye to the project, providing valuable insight.

I’d also like to thank College Publisher, who helped us establish our web presence over the past decade. While we are leaving them now, they’ve been incredibly helpful, even in the process of moving. Their assistance has been invaluable.

Even though we are launching the site now, it doesn’t mean the process is over.

I encourage you to contact us if you like something, dislike something or just want to give some random feedback. This is your paper, and we’re going to do everything in our power to make your experience better.

So visit TheMiamiHurricane.com, sign up for e-mail alerts and issues, and stay in touch with everything that goes on here at the University of Miami. Good luck this year, and we’ll see you in the papers (and online)!

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Flash animation, convert analog formats to digital, and more. DMS workstations are equipped with digital image, audio and video editing tools, giving faculty and students the resources needed to develop and present content in many new ways. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a firsttime user, DMS can help you achieve your project goals. Staff is on hand to assist and answer questions. They’re available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Visit the Web site for more information or to make a reservation: www.library.miami.edu/services/medialab.

More Seating Coming Soon to Richter Space for additional seating has been added to Richter Library. Look for new group study tables, more chair options and a

greater number of seats. Workstations have been added to the large group study (Room 122) and it is now available for individual users or for workshops.

Get help online with vLib, Virtual Library tutorials Are you a new user of IBISweb? Need help using Course Reserves? The library now offers online tutorials designed to instruct patrons on how to get the most out of library services. This growing collection of short, narrated videos will help you navigate the library Web site, locate books and articles and read call numbers.

Visit the vLib web site at www.librart. miami.edu/vlib.

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Hurricane Healthiness Touchdown at Dolphin Stadium Sex, dating, health and lifestyle advice

BY ASHLEYANN GOSSELIN HEALTH ADVICE COLUMNIST

Q. A.

BY CHELSEA KATE ISAACS I’m going to a big party tonight but a huge zit just popped up on my face. What’s the fastest way to get rid of it?

There is nothing more fun than making out with a scruffy person, until you wake up the next morning with a huge zit on your face. Well, maybe that’s not how it happened, but I can tell you how to get rid of it quick and cheap. My favorite way to get rid of these pesky puss-filled boils is to use rubbing alcohol – yes, good old isopropyl alcohol from your local pharmacy. It’s also the main ingredient in most over-the-counter acne products. Another great zit remover is toothpaste. To get rid of the redness and ease swelling before your party, cover an ice cube in a paper towel and hold it against the sucker before applying the alcohol. If you have time, toothpaste it overnight. If you want to spend more, I have heard amazing things about the Proactiv Refining Mask (proactiv.com).

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Transportation plans finalized, freshmen to get private buses for first game and Freshman Walk

I’m trying to live a healthier lifestyle and lose weight, but I still want to go out drinking. What are the healthiest, lowest-calorie alcoholic drinks that won’t sabotage my diet?

Skinny Bitch! Chill out, I’m not calling you that; it’s a drink.

A Skinny Bitch is a mixed drink of vodka and Diet Coke.

You want to stay fit but want to party which, as a chick in Miami, I completely understand. Also, vodka and Crystal Light is a great flavored drink. Just mix with ice and you’ve got a great low-cal, fruity drink. The problem is you’re going to have a hard time getting someone to serve you Crystal Light in the Grove. At the end of the day, though, there is no such thing as a healthy alcoholic drink; low-cal, yes, but if you want to be healthy, you have to stop drinking completely.

Ashleyann Gosselin may be contacted at agosselin@themiamihurricane.com.

Dining hall hours extended for first two Thursday games

NEWS EDITOR

The days of pregame festivities during Metrorail rides to the Orange Bowl are over. This Thursday, chartered buses will bring University of Miami students to the first-ever Hurricanes football game at Dolphin Stadium, and administrators are hoping their new transportation system will be a winning strategy.

Students who need a ride to the first game of the season on Aug. 28, can board “luxurious and comfortable” American Coach buses starting at 3:30 p.m. in front of the BankUnited Center, said Dan Westbrook, director of the University Center.

All Thursday games will leave from the BankUnited Center in order to “reduce congestion in the center of campus on a class day,” Westbrook said. Buses for Saturday games will leave from Stanford Circle.

Westbrook estimates that buses will leave for the stadium every 15 to 20 minutes, and the university will provide “enough buses for every student who needs a ride.” Each bus can seat an average of 50 students and will be monitored by staff from the Dean of Students office, resident assistants or other university staff, he added.

The trip from UM’s Coral Gables campus to Dolphin Stadium takes approximately 42 minutes, according to tests conducted by Westbrook which have been taken into consideration by the university; buses will leave hours in advance to prevent students from being late to games. When The Miami Hurricane took the same route last Thursday, the ride took 50 minutes.

Students will be admitted into the game by presenting a sticker on their Cane Card which, for the first game only, will be available at various locations on campus, including the University Center and in the Residential Colleges.

“We want to make it easy for students to get stickers so they get adjusted to the new process,” Westbrook said.

For every other game, stickers will be available at the UC’s Ticketmaster outlet, located just outside the convenience store near the Information Desk area.

For the first two Thursday games (Aug. 28 and Nov. 13), the dining halls will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. “We want to keep the dining halls open continuously from lunch through dinner to accommodate students going to the football games,” said Mel Tenen, assistant vice president of Dining and Vending Services. Dining hall hours have not yet been determined for Saturday games. “We will possibly adjust the [dining hall] hours based on the time of the Saturday games, but game times haven’t been released to us at this time,” Tenen said.

For Freshmen Only Administrators decided to give freshmen the opportunity to ride a “freshman only” bus to encourage them to participate in the Freshman Walk, an annual UM tradition that allows new students to take a stroll around the football turf in the midst of a cheering audience of fellow Canes fans.

The freshmen buses will leave from the back of the BankUnited Center – the side nearest Hecht Residential College. Resident assistants, who will be monitoring buses, will provide specific time and place boarding instructions.

Upon arriving at the stadium, freshmen will be instructed about where to go for the Freshman Walk.

Freshmen may also board the regular buses designated for all UM students.

First game (Thurs., Aug. 28, Charleston Southern, 7:30 p.m.)

Future Thursday games

Future Saturday games

Bus pick-up location*

BankUnited Center, starting at 3:30 p.m., every 15-20 minutes.

BankUnited Center, starting four hours before game time, every 15-20 minutes.

Stanford Circle, starting four hours before game time, every 15-20 minutes.

Dining hall hours

11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Sticker pick-up (admission to game)

Various locations on campus (the UC, residential colleges, resident assistants)

The UC’s Ticketmaster outlet (outside the convenience store near the Information Desk)

The UC’s Ticketmaster outlet

*For the first game only, freshmen can ride buses designated for “freshmen only,” located at the back of the Bank United Center, starting at approximately 3:30 p.m. Once at the stadium, students who take the “freshman only” buses will be instructed about how to participate in the Freshman Walk.

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Obituaries: UM senior, member of the Board of Trustees, School of Law prof

BY CHELSEA KATE ISAACS NEWS EDITOR

Eddie Pieron, 21, University of Miami senior Eddie Pieron, a University of Miami senior from Woodland Hills, Calif., was found slain in his South Miami home on July 5. He was 21.

Pieron, who studied biology and psychology, had aspirations of becoming a doctor, according to the Coral Gables Gazette. He was a “generous friend to so many people” who “seemed to care more about other people than himself,” close friends said.

Pieron graduated from the Carlbrook School in 2004. He enjoyed working out, football, going to the beach and playing Guitar Hero, according to his Facebook profile. A Facebook group called “Remembering Eddie Pieron,” has 383 members and 94 comments made by Pieron’s friends and family at the time of publication. Friends recall exciting times with Pieron, his charisma, ability to “light up the room” and his love for “exquisite cheese” at Whole Foods.

Pieron’s loved ones have dedicated another Facebook group in honor of Pieron, called “Eddie Pieron, a sensitive and loving man. Rest Easy.”

PIERON: UM senior Eddie Pieron was found slain in his South Miami home.

Chelsea Kate Isaacs may be contacted at cisaacs@themiamihurricane.com.

BY EDWARD FISHMAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

Steven E. Chaykin, 57, Board of Trustees member

CHAYKIN: Board of Trustees member Steven Chaykin died in an accident.

Steven E. Chaykin, 57, died on Aug. 13, as he attempted to save his wife after she fell in the Roaring Fork River near Aspen, Colo.

Chaykin earned his bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami in 1973 and 1976 respectively.

After graduating, he was the president of the University of Miami Citizens Board from 2007 to 2008 and ex-officio member of the University of Miami Board of Trustees.

“He was a caring, loving and generous man,” said Herena Souto, assistant director of the Citizens Board. “Not only to his friends and family, but to the university as well.”

Chaykin was currently a shareholder at the law firm of Akerman and Senterfitt, where he focused on white-collar criminal defense, government investigations and securities litigation.

His professional achievements include being named Best of the Bar by South Florida Business Journal in 2006 and being named as a member of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite from 2004 to 2006.

He is survived by his wife Melissa and 10-year-old daughter, Sydney.

To view Chaykin’s online guestbook, visit www.legacy.com/Herald/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=114565462.

Alan Swan, 74, School of Law professor

SWAN: Law professor Alan Swan was killed in an automobile accident.

Alan Swan, a law professor at the University of Miami for the past 37 years, was killed June 8, in a hit-and-run automobile accident.

“Alan Swan was the example of good citizenship at the law school,” said Irwin P. Stotzky, a professor of law at UM and director of the Center for the Study of Human Rights. “He had goodwill, was extremely intelligent, hard working and a good friend.”

Swan, 74, was a prominent national authority on international trade and business.

Before coming to the university, he worked as the assistant general counsel for the U.S. Agency for International Development and for an international financial services law firm called Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy.

He was well-liked by his UM students; his most popular classes included international business transactions, international economic law, and commercial law.

“Professor Swan taught with a passion for the law and for his students that is seldom found in the teaching world,” Michael Serota, a third-year law student, posted on the Law School’s remembrance Web site for Alan Swan.

Swan is survived by his wife Mary Joe Swan, who is recovering from injuries she received in the same accident, and his three children, Alan Jr., Amalie Swan Johnson, and Kathleen Swan.

To view Swan’s remembrance page, visit www.law.miami.edu/facadmin/memoriam/aswan/remembrances.php?op=4.

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opinion Editorial

by matt mullin

BOOZE BINGE

Who Makes Up Your News?

The United States is the land of opportunity, home base of the free world and one of few countries that prevents its adults from consuming alcohol. So why then do we allow the government to get involved with our personal choice?

In 1984, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed and rode the coattails of the Federal Aid Highway Act, essentially rendering individual states powerless against the big bad government.

The legislation consumed the states’ individuals’ rights. States could not, and still cannot survive without the additional ten percent increase of annual highway funding provided by the Highway Act. But now, that funding is running low.

In the 14 years since the Minimum Drinking Age Act was passed, drunk driving accidents have decreased significantly, but unfortunately, our commitment to truth and knowledge has fizzled out.

We live in an environment where some can and some can’t. Envy from underclassmen induces curiosity which results in binge drinking; underage students try to prove to the legal ones, “I can too.”

This issue recently raised concern among over 100 university presidents (sans Shalala) who signed the Amethyst Initiative. The initiative suggests that the current drinking age promotes binge drinking and should be lowered back to 18. Whether or not you agree, it is important to make an informed decision.

It is our responsibility to learn and teach about this demonized drug.

Just because society has deemed something illegal does not mean we should ignore our obligation to educate. We must learn to respect and appreciate alcohol, and we must do the same for ourselves.

Lowering the drinking age back to 18 may not save lives directly, but faith in personal choice and education certainly will.

With the elections just over two months away, many young, informed college voters will be turning their attention to the hard-hitting, and often latebreaking news offered by Comedy Central’s “Indecision 2008.”

Once every four years, the spectacle of he-said, she-said debauchery lights up the late-night scene like the Aurora Borealis over the arctic.

It starts with the primaries. The candidates appear on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to prove that they may be out of touch with our generation, but they’re still cool. If they are lucky enough, an appearance on The Colbert Report will earn them a fresh dose of “truthiness” and a patented Colbert bump.

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If political analysts believe that this is one of the most important elections in American History, shouldn’t voters, especially young and impressionable ones, be focusing on the issues rather than the latest tabloid sheet scandal?

I used to turn to Stewart and Colbert to get truthinized (I’m putting a patent on that one, Colbert) but recently, CNN, MSNBC and other major news outlets have taken over my late night line-up when it comes to election coverage.

This doesn’t mean, however, that my democratic ideals don’t get tickled every time Stewart mocks the current administration or Colbert gives me the “Threat-down.”

College students, however, still rely on shows that contain “something approximating election news,” such as The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and Hannity and Colmes.

This should serve as a warning to

young adults. Not voting for someone because one of his potential running mates may have had an affair which resulted in a child, and then possibly had one of his administrators cover it up for him, is not acceptable.

Also not acceptable: not voting for someone just because they aren’t the popular kid in class (You know who you are, John McCain).

So as the race tightens, along with the humor on both the Report and Daily Show, keep in mind that the most entertaining news is not always the most informational news, although it may be the most intelligent.

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

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“The most entertaining news may not always be the most informational news.”

– Matt Mullin, Contributing Opinion Writer

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The Battle for America Suddenly the feeling that we are all witnessing history in the making seems real. We have become spectators to Barack Obama’s battle for the presidency.

By now we’ve all come to realize that Obama represents change; change in the way elections are run, change in the way politicians relate to their constituency, and what we hope will be change in America’s future.

We know what Obama represents but the larger question still remains: who does Obama represent? This question has led to some of his harshest criticisms, claiming that he is “not black enough” or an “elitist snob who alienates women.”

To some extent these critiques hold true. Obama is half black and half white.

This forces him to bridge the racial chasm that has divided the country for over two hundred years in just a few months.

However, criticizing Obama’s skin color as being too dark or too light seems almost as petty as arguing whether the glass is half empty or half full.

With a biracial presidential candidate, isn’t America taking a giant leap toward racial equality and understanding? Along with being judged by his skin color, Obama’s appeal to the masses is also judged by his education.

It is undeniably true that he appeals to historically elitist crowds of intellectual liberals as well as the hipster youth culture that has glorified him as the hope for the next generation.

Yet, with college degrees taking the place of high school diplomas, shouldn’t our leader represent the higher education that for so many has become the new American dream?

Finally with his defeat of democratic rival Hillary Clinton, Obama faces what may be his toughest battle yet: uniting a divided Democratic party under his banner

of change.

Nevertheless, Obama marches onward, ever stronger, toward November with his popularity seeming to increase as time passes and his banner of change flying high.

Because change, in the end, is not only what Barack Obama stands for, but what he represents.

Obama’s campaign symbolizes the future of America. He stands for a country that sees beyond black and white, a country that is learning at an ever increasing rate, and a new kind of Democratic Party that represents men and women equally.

Suddenly we have all become aware that we are witnessing history in the making as Barack Obama battles not only for the presidency, but also for the future of America.

The Unlikely Choice class friendly Bush tax cuts, and he has promised to commit much of his first term as president to making the nation energy independent.

John McCain, however, is a seasoned maverick known for his bipartisan style of politics in the nearly 30 years he’s spent in the Senate. For the first time since the Reagan years, a Republican presidential nominee appeals to both independents and conservative Democrats.

As McCain has campaigned, his identity has come into question as he frequently changed his positions on numerous issues, from ANWAR to immigration to offshore drilling – something he strongly opposed not too long ago.

But there is a greater difference between the two candidates than just their stance on key issues. There is more to Barack Obama than his political jargon and brilliant oratory skills. There is more to John McCain than his experience in national security.

Yes, they are both unconventional candidates, but Obama is different. He is

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As the Democratic National Convention begins this week, so do the questions remain regarding the party’s candidate, Barack Obama. Is he too young? Inexperienced?

Ready to lead the nation in a time of war?

All these concerns certainly present valid arguments given the candidate’s inexperience in both the U.S. Senate and in the Washington political scene. This experience will prove necessary as a tense nation gropes with the harsh realities of an economic crisis and two (unpopular) wars abroad.

With the rise of China and India and a weakening dollar, America finds itself in an unlikely election year featuring two unlikely candidates.

Barack Obama’s message of “hope” and his commitment to change Washington has inspired a new generation of voters to come out for him during this past primary season. The reasons for which he has enjoyed such success appears simple.

He is against the Iraq War, the upper-

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the first African-American Democratic presidential nominee and he is one of the youngest to ever run for the position of leader of the free world. Even though the questions of age and experience will still remain, the nation has become fascinated with the man whose message of hope has resonated to the masses.

Being a moderate voter not affiliated with either of the two major political parties, I find myself both skeptical and anxious about Obama. Nonetheless, I am ready for change in Washington and, like many of my fellow countrymen, for America to find its way again in an evercomplicated globalized world.

He is the unlikely choice, but one that I see as a break from the status quo. Make no mistake about it, he is still a politician but one that I hope can continue to inspire a new generation of youth to once again believe.

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If you’re perusing iTunes for some new music, you’ll likely come across their current No. 1 album – Shwayze’s self-titled debut. Shwayze is a duo made up of rapper Shwayze (aka Aaron Smith) and singer/songwriter/producer Cisco Adler. The duo has been making waves in the music industry, and after a run on the Warped Tour and a hit show on MTV, they are bringing some reputability to Malibu. The last rapper to come out of Malibu was B-Rad, played by comedian Jamie Kennedy in Malibu’s Most Wanted, but the Shwayze boys want to bring the haven of weed and women to the mainstream. The boys sat down with The Miami Hurricane to discuss college girls, DJ Tiesto and why MTV is no longer just about The Hills.

WITH SHWAYZE AND CISCO ADLER THE MIAMI HURRICANE: When I bought the album I listened through it with a friend, and he said all the songs sounded the same. What would you say to my friend?

SHWAYZE: I would say listen to it again. It’s the formula of someone singing and rapping, but all the songs have their own vibe. And I would tell your friend he hurt my feelings.

TMH: Shwayze, on “Corona & Lime,” you say “Girls in Miami – string bikinis, and bump techno

by DJ Tiesto.” Is that a good thing or a bad thing, and do you personally like the girls in Miami?

SHWAYZE: Girls in Miami are hot. There’s everything… Cubans to hot Latino girls. And DJ Tiesto, that’s a good thing. I like DJ Tiesto.

TMH: How hard is it to stay sincere and keep making quality music, when you have a show on MTV? CISCO: Umm… I thank God MTV took a chance on us, and wants to show what’s really going on.

The Hills is not really what’s going on – it’s a glamorized soap opera. We’re just about smoking weed and getting laid. They took a chance and its cool and its bringing music to the channel, which they lost with shows like The Hills. We made a choice to make the show real, and we don’t want to fuck this up because it’s really organic.

TMH: What city has the best girls, hands down?

SHWAYZE: California overall, that’s my home.

Second to Cali, I would say New York, then Miami.

TMH: What is it about college girls that makes them throw their inhibitions out their dorm-room window?

SHWAYZE: Dude, I’ve been wondering the same thing. That’s what I’ve been asking myself. I think that it’s just their last chance to be young and have fun before they get too serious. That seems like the reason why everyone just goes out and has fun in college.

TMH: Hypothetical: You’re going to a house party at UM after a show in Miami. What do you wear, and who or what do you take with you?

SHWAYZE: I’d probably be wearing my performing outfit. I would take tequila of some sort, and a lot of beer with me. Corona and lime!

Then, we’ll see what happens and what articles of clothing come off.

TMH: A lot of kids in college go through what seems like a lost phase. How important is it to find yourself and stay true to yourself ?

SHWAYZE: A lot of people know that I smoke now. But I never used to smoke weed at all, then I went to junior college and I started smoking weed. It was then when I first realized that I love smoking weed, and that eventually I had to leave college and get started on what I needed. Pretty much, I’d tell college kids to stay focused and don’t be discouraged. Accept that you’re unique and don’t focus on others.

TMH: What are three words you guys think of when you hear University of Miami?

SHWAYZE: Weed. Women. DJ Tiesto.

TMH: Would you guys ever want to perform at the University of Miami?

SHWAYZE: Of course. I love Miami. I lived in Miami right when I was making this record for a month. I love Miami.

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BY NICK MASLOW // OF THE STAFF You know him as the stoner fast-food junkie who got insanely high in Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. But that is “an entirely fictitious character that I have very little in common with, in all honesty,” actor Kal Penn says just minutes after speaking to students last Friday in the Whitten Learning Center. As The Miami Hurricane walks and talks with Penn on the way to his car (that’s all the time the Obama campaign says is available), he explains his status as an independent and why be believes Obama has the integrity the United States needs in the White House.

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The Miami Hurricane: You say that you’ve never met anyone with more integrity than Barack Obama.

What makes you feel this way?

Kal Penn: Something that’s always struck me is that people are not the same in public as they are in private. So when the news cameras leave, people in public professions behave a little differently. Barack is the same person in a room full of three people than he is in a stadium of 75,000. I think it’s such a rare quality, and it’s a quality that I think we need in a leader.

He resonates so well with people because he is the real deal.

TMH: What were your interactions like with him in person? What did you discuss with him?

KP: I haven’t spent any great lengths of time with him. I started volunteering for the campaign back in Iowa. I remember the night that he won the Iowa caucus. There was a small group of us backstage before he made that historic speech. I just went up and said, “Senator, congratulations. The college students actually came out and voted.” With tears in his

eyes, he said, “I’m so proud of them.

This is something that’s going to be with them for the rest of their lives.

No matter who they vote for in years to come, they’ve begun some sort of action.”

TMH: Speaking of college students, why is it important to you that they vote for Barack Obama?

KP: To start off, there’s a $4,000 tax credit that he’s proposing. If you look at student loans, especially privatized student loans, and the way that has gone, it’s something that makes college unaffordable for a lot of folks.

We’ve got friends who are fighting over in Iraq. Barack was opposed to the Iraq War from the beginning, which means he’s got the judgment to know how to bring our friends home and solve that crisis. The way the gas prices are going – $4 a gallon. I don’t think we can afford someone who’s got tax breaks for huge oil companies without any regard for working class families or college students.

TMH: You’re an independent, but you’re supporting Barack Obama.

There must be some recognition that part of him being a successful president is contingent upon other Demo-

crats being elected so they can support his policy proposals in Congress and across the nation. So does this mean you’re also endorsing the entire Democratic Party and its candidates?

KP: That’s a good question. We were talking about this earlier, how it looks like if things are going in the direction that the polls are indicating, that you will see a Democratic majority in the Senate. I do think that that’s key to get a lot of policies passed and I will say that while I remain an independent, I’ve been really impressed by the diversity within the Democratic party. And I’m not just talking about racial or ethnic diversity; I’m talking about diversity in representation and the ability that a lot of these folks have to really sit down and work with folks across the aisle. I was disappointed as an independent in the last eight years of failed policies. And if that means that we give it a shot with a full Democratic House, Senate and presidency, I think it’s worthwhile.

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“I loved being on the field, and it’s an honor playing with my defense.”

– Vikki Alonzo freshman goalie

“She’s a better player and more experienced. She’s able to recognize and read the game.”

–Tricia Taliaferro

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Soccer head coach, on sophomore Brittney Steinbruch

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Baseball’s stellar season remembered UM kicks off with 3-0 win Against Stetson, goalie earns first career shutout

BY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

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HE’S SAFE: Jemile Weeks, who was selected in the first round of the MLB draft, slides into third base during the UM vs Clemson game last season. Weeks was also one of three Hurricane players named to All-America teams.

Despite the accolades, Canes fall short in Omaha

BY DAN STEIN SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

Since the final issue of last semester, the University of Miami baseball team has been very active. The program set many records in 2008 but it will have a much different look in 2009. As they say, all great things must come to an end.

The 2008 Hurricane baseball team truly was great. The team finished 53-11 and won its first ACC tournament title.

The Canes advanced to Omaha for the College World Series as the No. 1 national seed. After losing to eventual runner-up Georgia in the first round, the Canes eliminated nemesis Florida State before falling to Stanford.

The team produced three first round draft picks (Yonder Alonso, Jemile Weeks and Carlos Gutierrez), a second round pick (Dennis Raben), a third round pick (Blake

Tekotte) and a fifth round pick (Mark Sobolewski). On the second day of the draft, Adan Severino and Enrique Garcia also entered the professional ranks.

Chris Hernandez was picked as Baseball America’s Freshman Pitcher of the Year. Alonso, Hernandez and Weeks were all named to All-America teams, while eight players were named to the All-ACC team. David DiNatale and Ryan Jackson were named to the All-ACC Academic team as well.

In all, the team enjoyed tremendous individual and group success, although ultimately, they failed to win the National Championship that they sought.

As the season ended, it was announced that longtime assistant coach Gino DiMare had resigned. Current assistants J.D. Arteaga and Joe Mercandante were promoted, and Barry University’s Ray Fuentes was hired to fill the remaining vacancy on the coaching staff.

Heading into next season, the roster will undergo a major changing of the

guard. An offensive juggernaut keyed by Alonso, Weeks, Tekotte and Raben will transition to a pitching-based team that will have to win with small ball and defense.

The pitching staff loses only two major contributors: Garcia and Gutierrez.

Thanks to the coaching staff ’s recruiting prowess, the cupboard is far from bare, and the Canes look to contend for ACC and National titles again next season, led by pitchers Hernandez, Kyle Bellamy and junior Eric Erickson.

The incoming recruiting class includes Harold Martinez, a player that has been profiled by ESPN the Magazine and should step in right away at either third base or in left field.

One generation of Miami baseball players has departed, and in their place will come a new group of Canes looking to do what last year’s team could not: win the College World Series.

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After reaching the NCAA Tournament for only the second time in the program’s history, the Hurricanes’ women’s soccer team continued its success Sunday afternoon at Cobb Stadium.

Led by freshman goalie Vikki Alonzo and sophomore forward Brittney Steinbruch, Miami cruised to a 3-0 victory against Stetson.

In the ninth minute, junior Jessica Wyble’s corner kick was deflected by sophomore Lauren Singer to the top of the box for Steinbruch, who let go of a hard shot for an early 1-0 lead.

“She’s a better player and more experienced,” said head coach Tricia Taliaferro of the ACC Freshman of the Year. “She’s able to recognize and read the game. She also has more people to help her and less pressure.”

After halftime, Steinbruch connected on her second goal of the match, in the 50th minute, by taking the ball down the left sideline on a pass from junior Beverly Goebel.

The Canes maintained possession and won battles to the ball for most of the game, until the Hatters applied some pressure late in the second half.

“They stepped up, and they needed to add some extra pressure and be more direct,” said Taliaferro.

Another insurance goal was added in the 85th minute, as sophomore Brittney Macdonald deflected in a corner kick from sophomore Lauren Singer.

With a little over a minute left to play, Alonzo, in her first career match, blocked a penalty kick for her fifth save.

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Steinbruch scores Hurricanes compete in Beijing two goals in victory OLYMPICS

Former, current UM attendees vie for gold in China for U.S. and others

BY PRAVIN PATEL SENIOR EDITOR

CHELSEA MATIASH // Hurricane Staff

JOCKEYING: UM Midfielder Beverly Goebel fights for the ball in Sunday’s season opener against Stentson.

SOCCER FROM PAGE 17 “I was a little bit nervous, but I took it all out the day before,” Alonzo said. “I loved being on the field, and it’s an honor to play with my defense.

I’m very excited.”

Alonzo has big cleats to fill, as she replaces Lauren McAdam, the most honored goalkeeper in Hurricane history.

The eighth all-time matchup between the Canes and Hatters was originally set to be played in Deland, Fla., but due to Tropical Storm Fay’s heavy rains and flooding, it was rescheduled for Sunday’s matinee.

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“I’m very pleased with the result,” Taliaferro said. “We saw a lot of positives on offense and defense. There are a couple of things that we need to tune up, but I think that comes with playing games.”

Miami (1-0-0), which improved to 7-1 against Stetson (0-1-0), looks ahead to its next match against in-town rival Florida International (0-0) at 7 p.m. this Friday at Cobb Stadium.

In sports, as in life, it seems that just about everyone is in some epic quest or another to attain gold. For each person the path is different, as some look for the easy way in, while others dedicate painstaking efforts into making these dreams a realization.

The latter can be attributed to the athletes from the University of Miami who were in Beijing competing in the 2008 Olympics.

For these athletes, it had come time to put their years of practice, dedication and hard work together in an effort to represent their respective countries and the University of Miami.

The 2008 Olympics featured four current and five former Canes.

Incoming freshman diver Kelci Bryant competed for the United States in the women’s synchronized 3-meter diving completion, finishing just shy of a medal as she and her partner put together a fourth place performance. Senior diver Jenna Dreyer, of South Africa, was unable to get into her rhythm as she was could not get out of the preliminary round in the 3-meter springboard competition. She finished in 28th place.

Sophomore diver and the reigning men’s NCAA 3-meter springboard champion Reuben Ross competed in the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform competitions on behalf of Canada. In the 3-meter springboard, Ross was one of 18 to qualify for the semifinals, as he placed 13th in the

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preliminary round. An 18th place performance in the semifinals, though, ended Ross’s run. Ross placed 15th in the preliminary round of the 10-meter platform, making him one of 18 to get into the semifinals, where his 17th place finish did not qualify him for the finals.

Current Cane Felipe Novoa competed in Judo for his native Chile. Novoa, who has won a Pan American Championship and three South American titles in Judo, fell in the preliminary round despite a strong showing.

Former Hurricane Manon van Rooijen of the Netherlands competed in the 4X100-meter and 4X200-meter freestyle relays.

In the 4X100, she and her team placed 2nd in the qualifier, before taking Gold in the finals, coming 0.57 seconds ahead of the silver medal United States squad. Van Rooijen did not enjoy the same success in the 4X200, though, as she and her squad were unable to get out of the qualifier, placing fifth.

In track-and-field, the world saw three former Hurricanes compete. Ginou Etienne represented Haiti in the 400meters. A sixth place finish in her preliminary heat, though, left her one-and-done. Canadian Tabia Charles qualified for the long

jump finals after a sixth place finish in the qualifying round. In the finals, Charles notched a 10th place finish.

Lauryn Williams of the United States was unable to qualify for the 4X100-meter finals, as she and her team finished in eighth place in their preliminary heat. Williams did put together a strong showing in the 100-meter, though. She tallied second place finishes in the first two rounds, qualifying for the semifinals, where she placed third. Williams looked to build on her success and she came very close to medaling, finishing fourth in the 100-meter finals.

Former Cane Zach Railey set sail for the United States, competing as a Finn class sailor.

Railey put together a string of strong performances before placing sixth in the finals.

As the Olympic events and festivities come to an end, the hard work and dedication, the will and determination and the outstanding performances of all of these athletes will live on, serving as reminders to one and all to always put forth your best effort, as no obstacle is insurmountable.

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TENNIS RECAP

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Marve, 6 Others Suspended Redshirt freshmen wins starting job despite punishment

BY DAN STEIN SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

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FOLLOW THROUGH: David Rosenfeld returns a serve at a match last season. The Men’s Tennis team lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament to Florida, 4-1.

Tennis teams find success Vallverdu siblings back to lead teams

BY ALEX BRYANT CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

It was a successful summer for the Miami Men’s Tennis team.

The men advanced to their first ever ACC championship match, had a doubles team ranked in the nation’s top five and reached the second round of the NCAA tournament.

The team was seeded seventh in April’s ACC tournament, but it pulled a string of upsets to reach the championship match against the undefeated University of Virginia, ultimately falling to the national No. 1 Cavaliers.

The Canes then regrouped for the NCAA tournament.

Miami beat South Florida in the first round of the NCAA tournament, but fell to rival Florida in the second round by a score of 4-1.

In the doubles bracket, the

team of Daniel Vallverdu and Carl Sundberg was seeded third, but they failed to get past the round of 16, losing to the 21st ranked team from Ole Miss. The good news for the team is that the two will be returning next season.

The Women’s Tennis team was not quite as successful at the ACC championships as the men, but they did fare better in the NCAA draw.

The women were seeded sixth at the conference championships but fell to archrival Florida State in the second round. Although the team would have liked to have won the ACC title, the loss did give the team the opportunity to work on an areas of concern before entering the NCAA tournament.

Ranked No. 12, the team hosted a regional in Coral Gables for the fourth straight year. In their first two match-ups, the Canes advanced, shutting out Quinnipac and Notre Dame 4-0 each.

With the win, the women moved on to their fourth sweet sixteen appearance in five years.

The Canes were unable to get out of the round of 16, though, falling to No. 5 Baylor 4-1.

In individual play, Laura Vallverdu advanced to the round of 16 in singles, and duplicated that effort in doubles with partner Romy Farah.

The season ended for the Hurricanes at the hands of the best. Vallverdu lost in singles to No. 1 Aurelija Miseviciute of Arkansas. Vallverdu and Farah lost to the top ranked doubles team of Tracey Lin and Reka Zalameda of UCLA to end their doubles run.

The All-American siblings – Laura and Daniel Vallverdu – will be returning next season in hopes of leading their respective squads to ACC and NCAA glory.

Robert Marve will be the starting quarterback for the 2008 Miami Hurricanes.

Jacory Harris, however, will start the season opener on Thursday night against Charleston Southern.

Confused? You’re not alone.

Head coach Randy Shannon acknowledged rumors that Marve would be suspended for the season opener stemming from an arrest in October 2007. He also acknowledged that six others would miss the game due to academic troubles.

“I said before I got here that we’ll hold everyone to a higher standard,” Shannon said.

“Not doing the little things and forgetting them will lead to big things going wrong.”

The six others who will miss the opener are Damien Berry, Kayne Farquharson, Eric Houston, Chris Ivory, Adewale Ojomo and Randy Phillips.

The bigger story, however, is the suspension of Marve.

“He (Coach Shannon) didn’t mess up, I messed up,” Marve said. “I am glad to be at a place where people are held accountable for their actions.”

Harris, a true freshman, will lead the Canes out on the field and then presumably cede the starting role back to Marve for the Florida game nine days later.

Harris, the reigning Mr. Football in the state of Florida, won a state championship the last time he suited up in Dolphin Stadium. Winning seems to come naturally to him.

“All I have to do is get the ball to the playmakers and let them make plays,” Harris said.

“As long as we win the game, then I’ve done my job.”

Dan Stein may be contacted at d.stein4@umiami.edu

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THE MIAMI HURRICANE

August 25 - 27, 2008

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