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Smoke-free initiative enters final stage Ban ignites awareness BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ ASSISTANT EDITOR

PHOTO BY NICK GANGEMI RAT REVIVED: Senior Rachael Cobb the Rathskeller’s grand opening on Wednesday.

SAC OPENING

The Student Activities Center (SAC) will officially open for students at noon on Monday. President Donna E. Shalala, Provost Thomas LeBlanc, Patricia Whitely, vice-president for student affairs and various undergraduate and graduate student leaders will be at an opening ceremony that will be held to celebrate the opening. The ceremony will take place on the lakeside promenade.

LABOR STRIKE

More than 400 university custodial workers say they are prepared to go on strike unless their terms are met by midnight Saturday, according to a report in The Miami Herald. The strike would begin the next day. Workers gathered last Saturday at St. Bede Episcopal Chapel near campus. They voted to approve the potential strike, and the gathering was followed by a march along U.S. 1.

MEMORIAL DRIVE

Open roadway access to Memorial Drive ended Monday as part of a new policy to reduce traffic and increase pedestrian and bike safety. Memorial Drive is located between the Cox Science Center and the Richter Library. Students will no longer be able to drive onto Memorial Drive. Only faculty and staff with a business or academic need will be allowed access. The policy will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday. The gate will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.

To light up a cigarette, students will now have to leave campus perimeter because as of Aug. 1, Phase III of the Smoke-Free Campus Initiative has begun, making the Coral Gables campus completely smoke-free. The previous phases restricted smokers to designated areas on campus and then cut the number of those areas in half in spring 2011 and fall 2012 respectively. “I think the student body will react well to it, and they have from what we’ve seen so far,” said Student Government President Bhumi Patel. “The entire process actually began with the students and a survey in which a majority of students responded that they would support a smokefree campus. It is truly a student initiative that SG and administration worked together on.”

GAINING STEAM The idea to make the university smoke-free began after the Miller School of Medicine campus went completely smokefree in March 2010. Following that example, undergraduate, graduate and law school students formed a Smoke Free committee and petitioned the university to become a smoke-free campus. After conducting a survey of students, the majority agreed they

wanted a smoke-free campus, but also agreed with having designated smoking areas. The project was then split into three phases to give students who smoke the opportunity to take advantage of the free smoking cessation resources offered on campus. “It’s a big deal to go smokefree if smokers are used to smoking wherever they want, so it was set up to take some baby steps toward what they ultimately want to do,” said Virginia Perez, director of the Be Smoke Free program. “Really the biggest push behind smoke-free was to make sure students, employees, visitors, everybody can have fresh air.” The committee then identified initial concerns about enforcement, residential and international students and the safety of students walking to the edge of campus to smoke.

ENFORCING THE POLICY At the Miller School of Medicine, the policy is enforced by security guards who have been trained on speaking with smokers and asking them to put their cigarettes out. The medical campus also has “Smoke-Free Ambassadors,” designated individuals who politely ask those who are not complying with university policy to put out their cigarettes. On the Coral Gables campus, security guards do not have the duty of enforcing the nosmoking policy. However, Gilbert Arias, assistant vice president

for student affairs, feels it is everyone’s responsibility to enforce it. “In terms of a smoke-free campus and enforcing that, it’s all of our responsibility,” Arias said. “The whole message that is being sent by the university is promoting a healthy environment, promoting a healthy university, a healthy campus, thereby sending the message to students and visitors that we believe in a healthy environment and educating our community about the fact that smoking is not good for you.”

SPREADING AWARENESS One such resource, the Be Smoke Free program, is a free, six-week smoking cessation program open to anyone. It began over 10 years ago to help employees quit smoking and has expanded to serve the community. Perez has seen a significant increase in attendees, both employees and students, once the smoke-free policy was put in place. She has also seen international students complete the program and says it has been great for them. “I think coming to the country and seeing how different it is here, how are there are so many places that you can’t smoke or it’s looked down upon in certain areas, sometimes they’ll say my whole family smokes, it’s just a cultural thing,” she said. “It is a shift for them, but they are aware of how hard it is or how bad it is for their health, so I think certainly the push toward going smokefree is very helpful to them.”

Freshman Zhiwei Xia, an international student from China, says she hates the smell of smoke and is glad it is being contained, but believes there should be designated areas for smokers. “If you want to smoke, I think we should have some spaces, but not the whole campus,” she said. “For someone like me who doesn’t like smoke, it works.” Since students are required to leave campus to smoke, there is also the issue of safety. Arias hopes students took advantage of the smoking cessation programs, but says they will be monitoring this problem as the semester unfolds. “I’m sure there will still be people who smoke on campus, even though they’re not allowed to, but we just need to take the time to remind them that we want a completely smoke-free environment,” he said. In addition to reminding others, the administration has focused on spreading the word and educating people through posters, banners and informational signs to make sure everyone is aware of the change. “More than anything it’s the health and safety of our community that this whole thing is centered around, so just to help the process go smoothly, not being so drastic,” Perez said. “But nevertheless we were consistent in making sure the efforts got under way so that this can really be a community of wellness for everybody.”

Smoking cessation programs

Here are two programs available to any Canes looking to stop smoking.

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“Be Smoke Free” Smoking Cessation Program

Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Quit Smoking Now program

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the Medical Wellness Center at Miller School of Medicine 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center 305-243-7606 miami.edu/besmokefree

4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday and 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday at the Medical Wellness Center 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center 305-243-2847 UHealthSmokeFree.com GRAPHIC BY AMILYNN SOTO

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cially open at noon on Monday. Part ce spaces for student organizations. Here is The Miami Hurricane’s road map for navigating the SAC. For more coverage, check out themiamihurricane.com/tmhtv on Tuesday.

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W HAT T O D O ONE: Eat sandwiches and salads at Made 2 Order (M2O). ONE: Chill out with frozen yogurt at Red Mango, which was expanded from its prior location at the food court. ONE: Take a pit stop at the second Starbucks on campus. TWO: Watch a football game at the new two-story Rat. THREE: Hit the books at the 24-hour study lounge.

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FOUR: Undergraduate organizations such as: Student Government, Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos, United Black Students and Association of Commuter Students FIVE: Campus publications: Ibis Yearbook, Distraction magazine and The Miami Hurricane SIX: Student Affairs offices such as the Butler Center and Student Activities

SEVEN: A 9,971-square-foot ballroom and multi-purpose room that fits more than 800 people EIGHT: A pre-function or reception area NINE: Five meetings rooms that organizations can reserve TEN: A balcony that overlooks the lake and Student Center Complex

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ACADEMICS

Freshman invited to participate in Da Vinci program New cohort to merge studies BY ALEXANDER GONZALEZ NEWS EDITOR

Freshman Ravi Jain did not expect to see the name Da Vinci in his admission letter. “I was pretty surprised because I had not heard of the program,” he said. “I guess that what I had written in my essays fit the criteria they were looking for.” Jain is one of 23 students who will be a part of the Da Vinci Studies Program, a new curriculum path that allows students to explore the connections between the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Da Vinci was developed as a cohort experience that requires students to take certain classes together. Long-standing cohort programs available for first-year students also include the Foote Fellows and PRISM for students majoring in the sciences. Da Vinci scholars take an exclusive, core four-semester sequence of classes that address topics such as Leonardo Da Vinci and science writing. After these courses, students continue the program by participating in a symposium at the Center for the Humanities and selecting a third-year seminar, according to the program proposal that was sent to the Faculty Senate last February. Maria Stampino, the director for Da Vinci, said that the idea

began with Leonidas Bachas, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) as a measure to extend the cohort experiences at the university. She will advise Da Vinci scholars until their graduation date. “We need to capitalize on the richness here and make it easy for students to flourish,” she said. “The students in this cohort know that they’re in this together.” In order not to confuse students who may receive invitations from other cohort programs, Da Vinci scholars must have indicated a major in the humanities or are undecided. Da Vinci is only available to students in the CAS, and their general requirements are waived. Foote Fellows also have their general requirements waived, but must still complete the specific

general requirements from each respective college. “In the College of Arts and Sciences, this means not having a language requirement,” Stampino said. “Many of our students are Foote Fellows and come with many credits from AP, IB and dual-enrollment.” Given the reduced credit requirements, students in Da Vinci are able to easily double major with a science and humanities degree, complete the pre-medical track with a humanities degree, or pursue various minors in the humanities and social sciences. Jain has not declared a major and does not know how Da Vinci will affect his undergraduate career. “I do not know what I am looking for, but I hope to use Aug. 26 - Aug. 28, 2013

the program as a way to find out what’s most interesting for me,” he said. “Da Vinci was a deciding factor to enroll at UM, but it was not the sole basis for my decision.” Jain is more excited about entering the program in its first year, or as he said, “guinea pigs.” Though only freshmen were invited to the program, Stampino hopes to extend Da Vinci to current students who would like to join the cohort. “We understand that not everyone has the intellectual maturity to know that they’re interested in this diverse field of study,” she said. “It will be possible to come in and do the cohort experience as sophomores and juniors. The program is not meant to be a straightjacket.”

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On-campus dining receives a makeover New face-lifts still to come in 2014 BY LYSSA GOLDBERG OPINION EDITOR

This fall, new food options at the Student Activities Center (SAC) and University Center (UC) join tried-and-true on-campus dining venues like the Hurricane Food Court and dining halls. Students are returning to a two-story Rathskeller, a full-service Red Mango, a second Starbucks, an exclusive-to-campus deli concept and to top it all off, the addition of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill. Aside from the Rat, it’s all part of the Dining Master Plan, which was developed in 2011, and these changes comprise only the first step in a twophase plan. Phase 2 is scheduled to commence next summer, according to Sandra Redway, executive director of Auxiliary and Dining Services. Lime, which is open everyday

from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. as of Friday, is a fast casual Mexican restaurant. The closest one to campus is located in downtown Dadeland, but now students will only have to walk as far as the UC Patio, where Lime has taken the spot of the Rathskeller’s former location. The on-campus Lime will offer their full menu of tacos and burritos with more than 50 hot sauces and a homemade salsa bar, according to Michael Ross, resident district manager of Chartwells. However, they will not be serving alcoholic drinks; instead, the restaurant offers nonalcoholic frozen beverages. “I think it’s great that Lime is open seven days a week and has such long hours,” junior Caroline Levens said. “I love Mexican food, so it’s awesome that students have that option right at the University Center.” With Lime now on campus, Salsarita’s – the Mexican concept by Chartwells that was located in the Hurricane Food Court – has been taken out.

Red Mango, which was introduced as a temporary food cart last fall, now has its permanent full-size location in the SAC. In addition, a second Starbucks location is open in the SAC, which students are hoping will alleviate the traditionally-long lines at the coffee shop next to Richter Library. “They’re really close to each other, so I didn’t really know if it was necessary, but I think it’s a good location,” junior Jackson Firlik said. “I think now a lot of people are going to come to this new one, but hopefully it’ll balance out by the middle of the year.” The least familiar of the new options is Made to Order (M2O). It is a Chartwells sandwich concept that was developed exclusively for UM, according to Ross. “It was designed to satisfy the need for amazing sandwiches, paninis, soups and salads in the newly built Student Activities Center,” he said. “The menu will focus on highquality ingredients, rotating specials

and grab-and-go items for the busy student running to a meeting upstairs.” Student Government (SG) members, who helped with the development of the Dining Master Plan by participating as part of the Dining Task Force composed of students, faculty and staff, have already heard from students that they are very excited about the new dining options. “The new options provide students convenience and a more diverse culinary experience,” SG Press Secretary Adam Orshan said. The renovation of MahoneyPearson Dining Hall was also part of Phase 1 of the project. President Donna E. Shalala will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to mark the transformation. Expected to be complete by fall 2014, Hecht-Stanford Dining Hall will likewise be revamped, and the food court in the University Center will also receive a makeover, according to Redway. “Due to the magnitude of the

plan, the University decided to implement it in two phases,” Redway said. Although it is not part of the Dining Master Plan, probably the most anticipated dining update on campus is the two-story Rathskeller in the SAC. Now in its final form, the Rat opened Wednesday and has seen crowds of students since. It features waited service only on the lakeside patio and counter service indoors, according to Everett Price, manager of the Rathskeller. This reincarnation of the original Rat marks the return of favorites, such as milkshakes and other desserts, as well as expanded hot-menu items like a new burger named after the SAC. Senior David Garcia, who has had the chance to see all three versions of the Rat, said he likes the new “modern and fresh” Rathskeller better than the last two. “The original was very homey. It felt like a hangout area, but I do really like how this is so spacious,” he said.

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Orientation kicks off right WELCOME TO THE U: Women’s basketball head coach Katie ) and men’s basketball head coach Jim Larranaga (right) welcomed new students to the University of Miami Wednesday at the BankUnited Center (BUC). the beginning of Orientation, featured President Donna E. Shalala, Sebastian the Ibis and the Band of the Hour.

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Smoke ban sparks awareness description. Instead, it’s supposed to be everyone’s responsibility to help enforce the smoke-free policy. But it doesn’t seem sufficient to ask us as students to tell our peers to stop smoking. It puts us in an uncomfortable situation. Therefore, a more rigid enforcement policy may have to be adopted. MDC has relied on the help of the college community for enforcement, similar to UM’s strategy. But, according to an article published in MDC’s student newspaper “The Reporter,” many students continued to violate the policy one year after its adoption. On the other hand, FIU recently introduced a three-step enforcement process. According to an article published in March by FIU’s student media website, smokers who remain on campus are regularly issued warnings, but none had been referred by campus police to University Health Services for a second violation.

UM’s enforcement policy may need to be altered, but it will take time to see if this is necessary. Until then, the university has still made a clear statement to the community: smoking is a lethal behavior, and it harms non-smokers, too. Two years of designated smoking zones, along with the promotion of a smoking cessation program, were meant to help students and faculty quit smoking and create a healthier campus. But it’s unreasonable to expect everyone on campus to drop the habit. Prevention of secondhand smoke is the greater issue at hand. Inevitably, there will be a noticeable reduction in the number of people smoking around campus. And that means a noticeable improvement in the quality of our fresh Miami air. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

Meeting Shalala can offer advantages

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ynamites come in small packages, and President Donna E. Shalala fits the bill. A pint-sized powerhouse of a president, who was also the Secretary of Health and Human Services under former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Shalala proves that passion, wisdom and vigor allow someone of a ALYSSA JACOBSON small size to make a large impact SENIOR on the university community. COLUMNIST You may have been hoping to take her health care class filled with guest speakers, or maybe you just wanted a fan pic, but the President’s presence will be missed next semester. If you don’t see our president during the spring semester, she is not M.I.A. from MIA. Alternatively, she is taking the semester to focus on the Momentum 2 campaign by traveling to raise funds. This is just one of the many testaments to her commitment to the university. New students and incoming freshman, especially, should take the fall semester as an opportunity to reach

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Students and faculty have returned this fall to a smoke-free campus. On Aug. 1, all designated smoking zones were removed to completely phase out smoking on the Coral Gables campus – the final stage in a three-phase effort that has been underway since 2011. Nearby, Florida International University became a smoke-free campus in 2011. Miami-Dade College quickly followed suit. It was time for UM to join the effort. UM’s Gables campus expressed support for the smoke-free initiative in a survey in 2010. Their cries have now been answered, but the question remains: Will the policy be properly enforced? The medical campus in downtown Miami serves as a model for the initiative in Coral Gables, as it went smoke-free in 2010. Security guards at Miller are trained to ask smokers to put out their cigarettes, but on our campus, this is not part of security guards’ job

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out to our established President. While students may have heard about Shalala’s victories in verbal throwdowns with Miami’s critics, this inspirational woman doesn’t bite. At commencement, she’s even known to offer a hug rather than a handshake to students who have taken her class. Unlike most celebrities, Shalala doesn’t walk around with an entourage and, in fact, is one of the most accessible figures on campus. Students frequently see her pop up at the Wellness Center, jumping around on the cardio machines like the best of us, and enjoying the sunny weather strolling around campus. I might even go as far as to say that I have seen her throwing up the U at sporting events more often than our beloved Sebastian. Students who have the guts to approach President Shalala this fall can gain invaluable insight from a woman whose life experiences rival those of the prominent figures who visit her class. Alyssa Jacobson is a junior majoring in advertising and political science.

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Obama’s loan plan: too little, too late

r e s i d e n t Obama often speaks about how he was able to pay off his student loans in 2004. This provides optimism to current students who worry about PATRICK QUINLAN being able to balSTAFF ance their loan COLUMNIST debts – until they realize that by that point, Obama had been a law school professor, bestselling author and U.S. senator-elect. Student loan debt remains one of the biggest social plagues afflicting the nation, rising higher than credit card debt and washing away the ladders of social mobility. This comes at a time when our knowledge-based economy means that a college degree, or other piece of paper certifying an education, is the only way to ever move out of your parents’ home and find an internship that hopefully leads to a job you don’t hate. With this looming problem, President Obama recently decided that move-in day at the State University of New York at Buffalo would be the proper setting to unveil new proposals designed to help students and families fight back against college debt. His plan has three components. First, he wants more refined, performance-based pay to higher educa-

tion in the form of federal grants and loans. This starts with compiled data on things affecting quality and inclusiveness of education, like four-year graduation rates and Pell Grant percentages, which the government uses to target families in need and increase aid (how exactly it makes those choices isn’t clear). In public universities that have seen state budgets slashed, this move would strengthen the school’s role as a social good. For the time being, however, it is hard to see how much this effort will affect UM. Pell Grants didn’t even cover one-fifth of the cost of tuition in 2012, so it’s unlikely that expanding these grants alone will increase the socioeconomic diversity of campus. The university’s outstandingly generous financial aid offerings (the average freshman aid package is nearly $35,000) has been much more effective at increasing diversity, as well as raising the academic profile of students. Second, the President wants to incentivize offering Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, and experimenting with other technology to bring the costs of college down. One focus of this is rightly rewarding students not based on time in school but on graduation benchmarks, to crack down on the epidemic of the six-year graduate and the college dropout. Sixyear graduation rates are a serious problem: according to the Chronicle of Higher Education, UM ranked 103rd

nationally across all post-secondary institutions, with 80.2 percent of students graduating on time. Lastly, and likely most promisingly to current students, the plan calls to expand income-driven payments, or Pay As You Earn, for all federal loans. Under this program, which currently applies to five percent of loan holders, loan payments are capped at ten percent of income, exactly as the name suggests. Such a move would help keep debt manageable and would free students to pursue careers in fields that don’t typically pay as well as other lucrative options. The president’s speech is a laudable step in the right direction, and hopefully, more data will bend the college market toward sustainable directions. But in the end, it’s harsh to remember that, especially at a private university, tuition and costs are dependent on the market instead of the government, and for myriad reasons, the market shows little signs of abating soon. One of the biggest problems is that implementation for all of this will take time. They’ll start up in 2014 at the earliest, 10 years after the president paid off his debt, and just in time for his daughter Malia to start applying to schools. Patrick Quinlan is a sophomore majoring in international studies and political science.

Explore what Miami, campus can offer

ongratulations on not heading to Gainesville (or dare I say, Tallahassee). Bienvenidos a Miami, Class of 2017! There are a few things to know about your new home. The city of Miami and its suburbs are extremely diverse, and our campus reflects that. At UM, you will find people from almost every culture, ethnicity, nationality and religion. BeTAYLOR DUCKETT ing surrounded by so many types of people is STAFF an asset, but it’s up to you to embrace it. COLUMNIST You can spend the next four years with people that look, think and sound like you -- and that’s your choice -- or you can use this time to become a global citizen who is ready for the real world. A global citizen has knowledge of what is going on outside of their country (or perhaps university). It helps as you begin your college career to be able to talk about world events and understand the cultural differences you will encounter on campus. UM is not like other schools in that it is not situated in a college town. There are tons of things to do beyond campus. While a college town is centered on a specific university, Miami does not revolve around the University of Miami. They instead co-exist, each offering different yet inviting resources and activities for students to enjoy.

Much like our campus, the city offers something for everyone. It has neighborhoods influenced by other cultures, from Little Havana to Little Haiti. Miami also has the Wynwood Arts District and the Arsht Center, where you can watch a performance. If you are looking to spend the day off campus, there is the Seaquarium near RSMAS, Zoo Miami further south, shopping at Dadeland Mall and Sunset Place and beautiful beaches, such as those on Key Biscayne. Diversity is a great thing, but students can sometimes experience culture shock. This is as a sense of confusion or uncertainty, sometimes with feelings of anxiety, which may affect those that are exposed to a foreign culture without proper preparation. If you are struggling with culture shock, your resident assistants are available to help, as well as the Counseling Center, which provides free counseling to students. During the first few weeks of school, there will be lots of oncampus programing geared toward helping you make friends and getting you accustomed to campus. These are a great way to see what this campus has to offer and help you figure out where you fit in. But don’t let yourself be confined. Your time at UM is what you make of it. Get involved, and enjoy all that Miami has to offer. Explore the campus and the city. Taylor Duckett is a junior majoring in economics. Aug. 26 - Aug. 28, 2013

Starting the semester off right

strange phenomenon occurs when you’re a freshman in your first weeks here at UM: Various strangers wearing bright orange shirts catch you wandering around lost on campus – or in your dorm’s communal restroom – and survey you. ADRIAN ALONSO These strangers (you will CONTRIBUTING later learn to refer to them as COLUMNIST “other freshmen”) will each demand information from you, and if you’re not prepared for this never-ending onslaught of the same exact questions repeated forever until the end of time, you’ll want to throw yourself into Lake Osceola. Thankfully, I have written an unsolicited guide to responding to the insatiable curiosity of your classmates. “WHERE ARE YOU FROM?” Tell them the truth. They will likely follow up with, “Oh! Do you know my cousin [Name]?” Answer by saying “I love [Name]!” and continue lying. Always lie. Never don’t lie. “STANFORD OR HECHT?” There is an annoying, imaginary rivalry between the two freshman residential colleges, so if you answer this truthfully and the surveyor grunts or expresses any other form of mindless negativity, say “Oh wait. Actually, yeah, it’s the other one. Whoops.” “DO YOU LIKE TO PARTY?” Say, “I don’t know, you tell me,” and start break dancing like it’s 1999. “DO YOU SMOKE WEED?” Even if you do, Just Say No. You never know who is working for UM’s secret police. “ARE YOU GONNA RUSH?” Tell whoever this genius is that you don’t know what that means. After the future frat star explains, say, “No.” “WHAT’S YOUR MAJOR?” This is it. This is the one. This question is an unstoppable force of nature. Answering this gets very tiring, very fast – so just have fun with it. Make up fake majors each time you’re asked, such as ‘Planet Engineering,’ or ‘Anime Studies.’ “WHO’S YOUR ROOMMATE?” Stare intensely and respond, “My roommate? Why, perhaps it could be you ... For a price.” Lick your fangs, transform into the bat you truly are, and soar into the night sky, laughing at the chaos we call life. Adrian Alonso is a sophomore majoring in creative writing. THE MIAMI HURRICANE

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Detroit bankruptcy should serve as warning to Miami

his summer, Detroit’s bankruptcy shone a spotlight on Michigan’s fading metropolis once again – and for all the wrong reasons. Sixty years ago, in the city’s Golden Age, the predicament Detroit now faces would not have been foreseen. Today, Miami finds itself in a similar position to Detroit during the mid-20th cenPAUL RYAN CONTRIBUTING tury. COLUMNIST With a growing population, an increasing national reputation and a thriving urban center, Miami faces an exceptional opportunity going forward. However, that is exactly where Detroit was only a short time ago. Miami’s leaders should learn from the financial failure of Detroit and be cautious with future monetary spending. Miami-Dade County and its municipalities are far from facing Detroit’s current situation. The county’s population in 2010 was 2.5 million, up from 935,000 in 1960. A surging population has provided Miami with a diverse populace, and perhaps more importantly, a diversified economic landscape. These strengths, however, do not imply that Miami can be whimsical with taxpayers’ money. In 1960, the population of Detroit totaled about 1.7 million. By 2010, that number had dwindled to a sparse 714,000. The flight of a city’s inhabitants is dangerous in that it reduces tax revenue – a vital factor to a city’s well-being.

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During Detroit’s halcyon days, it began to make commitments to its public employees that, as the population began to decline, were difficult to maintain. It continued to offer hefty pension and healthcare plans for retirees, which contributed greatly to Detroit’s bankruptcy. At the time of Detroit’s filing, the city had approximately $9.5 billion in underfunded pension and healthcare liabilities. Detroit’s bankruptcy sparked a national debate on public pensions, and a look at Miami’s obligations shows that its financial commitments could cause trouble in the future. In a recent article in The Miami Herald, law professor Stephen K. Halpert pointed out that in Miami Beach, “Twenty-six of the 38 firefighters who retired in fiscal year 2009 were in their 40s,” with an average annual pension of more than $100,000. Miami must take a serious look at its employee pension plans and determine if they are sustainable. The localities that make up Miami-Dade County are creating further financial risk through projects that are paid for primarily with taxpayer money. Marlins Park was constructed for $600 million, $500 million of which was financed by public bonds. These 40-year bonds have been projected by some to end up with a total price tag of $2.4 billion, interest expenses included. In addition, Miami Beach has now committed to a renovation of its convention center. With a total cost similar to that of Marlins Park, it will be partially paid for with more county bonds.

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Although it is important for Miami to retain its competitive advantages and continually improve, its reliance on taxpayer money for projects with significant costs, along with its lavish pension obligations, could one day lead to trouble for Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami – especially if a population outflow comparable to Detroit occurs. The plight of Detroit has been well documented this summer, but its troubles are rooted far in the past. With the proper foresight and self-governance, Miami can avoid becoming another fallen giant. Paul Ryan is a junior majoring in economics, finance, and history.

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Coral Gables blossoms as culinary center BY LYSSA GOLDBERG OPINION EDITOR

Consider our off-campus food options and your thoughts might not go much further than T.G.I. Friday’s, Gables Pizza & Salad, and Bagel Emporium. But UM students are lucky that campus is located in Coral Gables, not a nutritionless fast-food wasteland that is a true college town. While South Beach is South Florida’s culinary capital, Coral Gables is catching up. In the past several months, upscale restaurants with creative concepts have been popping up – many gastropubs in the mix – and they offer meals at prices that aren’t so outrageous that students can’t afford to dine somewhere new at least once a month. These are The Miami Hurricane’s top picks for new restaurants to try out. SUSHISAMBA CORAL GABLES The SushiSamba on Lincoln Road has been a South Beach destination for more than 10 years, but now Coral Gables has one to call its own. In May, this new location opened inside of the Westin Colonnade Hotel. That means UM students can enjoy Latin-Asian fusion from a restaurant that blends three international cuisines: Brazilian, Peruvian and Japa-

nese. Stop by during Samba Hour -- 4 to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. until closing time Monday through Friday – for cheap eats (like $7 for yellowtail taquitos with avocado and roasted corn miso) and even cheaper cocktails. Better yet, Coral Gables has something that South Beach doesn’t: breakfast starting at 7 a.m. Stumble out of bed before class and order a hearty $14 Brazilian breakfast including eggs, ham and cheese bread, linguiça pork sausage, sweet papaya and potato hash. SushiSamba is located on 180 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. For more information, call 305448-4990 or visit sushisamba.com. SWINE SOUTHERN TABLE & BAR The chicken-themed Yardbird restaurant was a roaring success (it was named Florida’s only Best New Restaurant in 2012 by Bon Appetit), so the 50 Eggs restaurant group thought, “Why not try it again, but with pork?” Swine is an upscale barbecue joint that opened this past March. Bacon lovers, Swine is for you. From the fried green tomato BLT featuring Heritage Acres Farm pork belly, to the Brussels sprouts in bacon vinaigrette, these guys aren’t trying to keep things Kosher. Supper plates range from traditional pork and beans to a plate of bacon

and waffles (with chilled spiced watermelon, honey hot sauce and bourbon maple syrup -- whose mouth is watering?). We say, try the pulled pork Caesar. Because this isn’t Yardbird, and 50 Eggs has banned chicken in these here parts of Coral Gables. Just try it. In case You Only Swine Once. Swine Southern Table & Bar is located on 2415 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. For more information, call 786-360-6433 or visit runpigrun.com. BREAD + BUTTER COUNTER Situated on Miracle Mile since February, here the eats are modern Cuban. At Bread + Butter, that means classics with a twist. And not a drizzle-of-truffle-oil twist. More like an “Ay dios mio!” kind of twist. We’re talking a pan con lechon served in a steamed Chinese bao bun. Whether you’re craving some Nuevo Cubano cuisine for lunch in between classes or want a Miami-style dinner after a long e-board meeting in the evening, pan con mantequilla is the way to go. Don’t forget about the weekend daytime must: el bronche. Guava mimosas, anyone? Aug. 26 - Aug. 28, 2013

Bread + Butter Counter is located on 2330 Salzedo St., Coral Gables. For more information, call 305-442-9622 or visit breadandbuttercounter. com. BULLA GASTROBAR A quick trip to Spain has never been easier. Save yourself the semester. No study abroad necessary. Just a tasty tapas-style meal in Downtown Coral Gables (that unexplored part of the city that’s actually not situated along U.S. 1). The Spanish gastrobar emerged on the Coral Gables culinary scene in February, after the owners of the former Por Fin opted to try something new. Small plates include essentials like patatas bravas (which may sound familiar to 100 Montaditos enthusiasts), tortilla española (actually an omelet, not a tortilla), and albondigas (that’s Spanish for meatballs, for any monolinguals out there). Then there are ham croquettes made with top-notch Iberico ham, served alongside fig jelly. Just dig into that charcuterie platter, and let out a cry of “Boo-ya!” because you’re dining at Bulla. Bulla Gastrobar is located on 2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. For more information, call 305-441-0107 or visit bullamiami.com. THE MIAMI HURRICANE

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Night Riots talks new EP, musical influences BY MARLEE LISKER STAFF WRITER

With a sound that rivals today’s top indie-rock bands and a determination that is rare in even the most well-known artists, the indie-rock quintet Night Riots is proving the value of talent and single-mindedness. Since the 2010 release of the band’s first LP “Into the Roaring,” the band, formerly called PK, has been touring, promoting and releasing music — all without the backing of a major label. They have been recognized by both MTV and The Rolling Stone, as well as touring with bands such as Angels and Airwaves and Aerosmith. 2013 marks the release of their latest EP, “Young Lore.” The Miami Hurricane got the opportunity to talk to the band’s lead singer Travis Hawley about the new EP, his favorite parts of touring, and what it’s like being in the music business as an unsigned group. THE MIAMI HURRICANE: What motivated you guys to form the band? TRAVIS HAWLEY: We all grew up together and have been playing music for as

long as we can remember. We went off to college for a little while and realized we’d rather live like Lost Boys than grow up. TMH: You guys have a very interesting sound. Are there any bands or styles in particular that influence you? TH: I would say that our band is specifically influenced by bands such as The Cure, U2, Billy Idol, The Killers, Vampire Weekend and The Strokes. TMH: You recently released a new EP, “Young Lore.” Do you think, stylistically, the sound is different from projects you’ve done in the past? TH: Absolutely. I think that in some way changing our band’s name helped us really solidify who we are. The music is constantly evolving, but I think it is finally finding itself and becoming its own entity. TMH: You guys are touring without the backing of a major label. What has that experience been like? Do you think not being signed to a major label has influenced your work or set you apart from other artists? TH: Being an unsigned band can be freeing and shackling. While we have complete creative control over the direction of our band and our future, we are also entire-

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ly in charge of everything … It influences us in that we are aware of everything that goes down in the band. I think some bands that are quickly picked up don’t quite know the inner workings of their own machine. TMH: Do you have any stories from being on tour? TH: There is an abundance of good tour stories...some that probably shouldn’t be shared. From naked belligerent friends to irons being swung overhead like Medieval Flails in hotel rooms. But we tour almost like a pack of nomads. We have a custom modified trailer that has been converted into a closet/kitchen with a dressing room and full kitchen set with a sink, counter top and stove/BBQ. Some of my COURTESY OF NIGHT RIOTS favorite times are pulling up in a random RECENT RELEASE: Night Riots released their EP parking lot in a new city, cooking a three- “Young Lore” before heading out on tour. course meal and hanging out with friends. TMH: If there is one thing you hope fans take from your music, what would it something that is a huge part of us is amazing, and if someone can take anything away be? TH: It’s a huge honor if our music brings from that for themselves, it means a lot. You can find “Young Lore” on iTunes. someone back to a certain point in their life, For more information on Night Riots’ muhelps during a difficult time, gives them sic and upcoming tour dates, check out something to relate to, lifts spirits or simply nightriots.com. passes the time. To have someone listen to

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SPORTS

PHOTOS BY NICK GANGEMI DESIGN BY CARLOS MELLA

BY KRISTEN SPILLANE STAFF WRITER

Miami football is just four days away. The Canes host their first game at 8 p.m. Friday against Florida Atlantic. Hurricane fans have a lot to be excited about. Coach Al Golden returns a large majority of his starters, and the improved defense should support Miami’s

high-powered offense. New players like Al-Quadin Muhammad and Stacy Coley will have an immediate impact on both sides of the ball. Take a look at this breakdown to get familiar with the Canes before heading to Sun Life. Here are three fresh faces with legendary surnames, their biggest regular season games, and the top playmakers on offense.

RAY LEWIS III

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The son of UM and NFL legend Ray Lewis, this 5-foot-9 defensive back out of Longwood, Fla., is ready to take on the challenge of maintaining his family’s penchant for Hurricane swagger.

Miami football is a family business for the freshman receiver. Under the leadership of his uncle, Golden, he will follow in his father’s footsteps. Greg Golden Sr. played for the Canes under Howard Schnellenberger.

The walk-on from Miami Palmetto Senior High is the fourth Chickillo to suit up in orange and green since 1950, joining his cousin, current defensive lineman Anthony, grandfather Nick and uncle Tony.

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The Canes and Gators face off in what could be the final matchup in a historic rivalry. Some parking lots at Sun Life Stadium will open as early as 5 a.m. for the most devoted tailgaters. Since 1938, Miami leads the series over Florida, 28-26. The last time the teams met in 2008, Gators quarterback Tim Tebow orchestrated a 26-3 victory on his way to a second national title.

Miami has come up empty in its past three games against Florida State. That means the anticipation will be building long before their prime-time matchup on Nov. 2. A victory here would legitimize the hype around Miami’s ACC chances, and would make the seven-hour drive up to Tallahassee well worth the effort.

The regular season finale against ACC newcomer Pittsburgh will take place at chilly Hines Field. Miami has struggled in cold weather in years past. This is a chance to finish the ACC schedule with a tough road win. Miami last faced the Panthers in 2010, coming away with a 31-3 victory.

The perfect complement to a strong passing game is a fearless running back. Miami has just that in Duke Johnson, the 5-foot9 true sophomore who was named ACC overall and offensive rookie of the year, freshman of the year, special teams player of the year … and so on. Not a bad start. His explosiveness will make a difference all season long. Aug. 26 - Aug. 28, 2013

Among the Canes’ talented groups of receivers is St. Thomas Aquinas product Phillip Dorsett, who saw the field in all 12 games each of the past two years. He led Miami with 842 receiving yards on 58 catches last season. Dorsett is consistently a favorite target for Morris. He will, however, have to break his habit of dropped passes. THE MIAMI HURRICANE

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UM football implements NFL policies

Larkin returns for autograph signing

Students to swipe cards rather than print tickets BY STEPHANIE PARRA

In lieu of printed ticket slips, the UM student ticketing policy will be switching back to Cane Cards. Students are still required to log on to Canestix.com and register for each game. “Basically, you go on Canestix.com, and that’s where all students can get their tickets,” said Connie Nickel, assistant director of recreational sports and camp. “They don’t actually print them, it’ll be registered on their Cane Cards and they just swipe their Cane Cards at the game.” Senior Andrew Wyatt, chair of Category 5, believes this new system will be helpful. “The new ticketing system is convenient for students because they can access their tickets online and transfer them directly to their Cane Card,” he said. “This will make game day run smoothly and allow students to focus on the amazing time they will have at the games this season.” There has also been a change in seating options. Rather than limiting students to the West end zone, any seats higher than the 11th row in sections 101 to 117 are open to students. Sections 111 to 113 are available in their entirety. The UM Athletic Department sent a release on Wednesday announcing its decision to implement a new policy for all bags brought into the stadium, which mirrors the new rules used for NFL games. The policy, which will be in effect for all seven home games at Sun Life stadium, has restricted the type and size of bag that can be taken into the stadium. It was recommended by the NFL’s Stadium Security Committee in May. Because the Canes play in an NFL stadium, the policy will also apply to Hurricane games. The University of South Florida and the University of Pittsburgh also play in NFL stadiums, and have changed their policies as well. Fans are allowed to bring a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag into the stadium that does not exceed 12-by-6-by-12 inches. Or, they may bring a onegallon clear plastic freezer bag. Small clutch bags or purses approximately the size of a hand – with or without a handle or strap – are also acceptable. Fans will be allowed to bring in medically necessary items once they have been inspected at Gate E. Visit canestix.com to confirm ticketed access to football games. For additional information, visit hurricanesports.com/fls/28700/tickets/newsite/ Index.html#seating. 12

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MONICA HERNDON // PHOTO EDITOR RIGHT AT HOME: Former star UM point guard Shane Larkin interacts with fans at a meet and greet hosted by AllCanes on er leading them to the Sweet 16 last season. He was taken 18th overall by the Dallas Mavericks, but sustained a broken ankle during summer league practice in July. He will be out until October.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

Dorman notches three gold medals Diver sets the bar high for upcoming season BY AJ RICKETTS CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

Friends are asking Sam Dorman the standard catch-up question: “How was your summer?” But his answer is atypical. He gets to tell them about his unstoppable run to three national titles. Dorman, a redshirt junior from Tempe, Ariz., has returned to Miami from the National Diving Championships, where he won individual titles in the 1-meter and 3-meter dives. He then took home the synchronized 3-meter gold with Zac Nees. “I knew going in there was a chance of it happening, I just didn’t want to get my hopes up, didn’t want to jinx myself,” Dorman said. The championships were held Aug. 1318 in Iowa City. For coach Randy Ableman, Aug. 26 - Aug. 28, 2013

Dorman and Nees executed a front 2½ it was the first time in his 23-year tenure that one of his student-athletes earned three gold with two twists, finishing with 77.52 points. They could only hope their opponents – Mimedals at the event. “I think it validated all of Sam’s hard chael Hixon (Amherst) and Darian Schmidt work,” Ableman said. “He has been crazy (Indiana) – failed to execute perfect dives. “I was just watching, hoping, that all into what he is doing, and always very motivated. It’s great for the team … him always the hard work throughout the year would pay off,” Dorman said. “One of the guys hit pushing up our level of intensity.” The dominant run in Iowa City was it, and one missed it completely. We pretty much lucked out and won the all the more impressive considering medal.” Dorman had shoulder surgery just The three titles will set the a year ago and had to redshirt. bar high for the upcoming UM “I wouldn’t even be at this season and beyond. Adleman point if it weren’t for so many UM raves of Dorman’s potential, even trainers,” he said. “They made this at the international level. The Micompetition possible.” ami diving program has been repDorman’s father and grandresented in 25 total events at the father sat in the stands as the final Olympics, most recently by Britevent came down to the last dive. DORMAN tany Viola in the London games. “Me and Zac’s last dive wasn’t “That’s definitely in the as difficult as our opponent’s, so there was the opportunity for them to earn goals, but NCAA is what needs to be fomore points,” Dorman said. “I knew going cused on,” Dorman said. “Concentrating on that will set a benchmark for that 2016 goal.” into that last dive, we really had to drill it.”

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