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UM to extend emphasis on humanities Program features guest scholars, performers BY ALEXANDER GONZALEZ ASSISTANT EDITOR

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CAYLA NIMMO STAND PROUD: Cpl. Mitch Phillips, 32, is one of many veterans taking undergraduate courses at UM. Though he does not typically wear his Marine Corps dress uniform to class, Phillips wore it for this photo to distinguish himself from ROTC students.

UM support group helps ease transition BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ STAFF WRITER

Compared to intense military training, frequent deployment and strict regimes, entering college may not seem much of a challenge for veterans. Still, each veteran faces his or her own challenges when seeking higher education. Cpl. Mitch Phillips, 32, joined the Marine Corps as a way to see the world and get an experience he knew he couldn’t receive anywhere else. After successfully enduring training, working in Security Forces and deploying all around the world, he readied for his

next challenge – pursuing a degree in aerospace studies at the University of Miami. “No transition could have helped me enough for this one,” Phillips said. “This school is very demanding and it expects a lot and offers a lot, which for a person like me, who gets very involved in everything, can get over whelming.” Along with academic pressures, senior Phillips encountered more problems involving the paperwork he had to fill out, because he was both a military and transfer student. Because of the vast amount of paperwork was sent to several offices, he didn’t know he was admitted to the university until one week before classes started. His personal experience led him to connect with other veterans who

formed the Veteran’s Student Organization (VSO), a group to support veterans and the challenges they face when adjusting to life at the university. “The biggest thing we want is to alleviate the issues students run into when starting school here,” said Phillips, president of the VSO. “We want to exist to help and create smooth transitions for incoming veterans.” The aims of the VSO reflect the campus-wide initiative to increase the efforts and programs being offered to student veterans. The Dean of Students Office, for instance, has ordered a new computer for the veterans to assist them with whatever they need, according to Dean Dayle Wilson, advisor of VSO. SEE VETERANS, PAGE 3

The humanities department at UM will further spread its wings in the yearlong event, “Taking Flight: The Year of the Humanities and the Arts at the University of Miami.” A member of the congressionallyappointed American Academy Commission on the Humanities and Social Sciences, UM President Donna E. Shalala announced that the 2012-2013 academic year be marked by a continued emphasis on the humanities through special guest scholars and performers. “The humanities and the arts are an integral component of life at UM, creating a vibrant mosaic of perspectives that enriches our students’ educational experience in countless ways,” she said in a press release. The Center for the Humanities, a division of the College of Arts & Sciences, will be coordinating this year’s events. Mihoko Suzuki, director of the center, and a faculty board helped choose speakers that relate to the humanities but are also relevant to a variety of disciplines. “All of the speakers are very much interdisciplinary,” she said. SEE YOHA, PAGE 4

MOVING DAY UM ART GALLERY RELOCATES TO NEW WYNWOOD LOCATION PAGE 7

ON THE ROCKS CLUB TAKES WEEKLY TRIP TO X-TREME CLIMBING PAGE 9

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2012 ELECTIONS

UM organization encourages students to vote GOTV campaign makes registering accessible

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It’s easy for college students to neglect to vote, as they balance a packed schedule of classes, homework and social activity. But UM’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign will return to campus for its eighth year to help students get informed and register to vote in November’s presidential election. Between now and Oct. 9, any UM student can stop by the GOTV table in the UC breezeway Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. to fill out voter registration forms and learn more about the voting process. Students will then be able to head to the Bank United Center on election day to cast their votes. This year, the campaign will also implement the Turbo Vote initiative, a convenient website where students can request registration forms, absentee ballots, and email or text reminders about voting. After being contacted by Sam Novey, a student at Harvard University and co-founder of the program, UM was awarded a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to fund the entire operation. The grant will cover the cost of stamps, envelopes, paper and copying. “We thought that that was such a nice thing and we wanted to implement Turbo Vote really because it’s like another alternative,” said Alessandria San Roman, the GOTV chair who spearheaded the Turbo Vote initiative. “If we can’t catch them there, then they can always try Turbo Vote.” GOTV has also recruited a partnership with Student Government at the request of President Donna E. Shalala, according to San Roman. “GOTV is it’s own thing, separate from

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HOLLY BENSUR // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER ROCK THE VOTE: Junior Kate Maier registers to vote on the Rock as part of the Get Out the Vote initiative on campus. The GOTV table will be out through Oct. 9.

SG,” said Sean Norris, co-chair of the GOTV committee. “But what SG has brought to the table this time is Turbo Vote. They were aware that we were doing this and thought it’d be a nice complement to our efforts.” In 2004, the GOTV campaign was able to register approximately 2,000 students with a voter turnout of about 62 percent of that. San Roman and Norris hope this year’s new Turbo Vote program will help them surpass the 2,000-student mark and improve voter turnout. GOTV will not stop its work after the Oct. 9 deadline. The committee also wants to inform the voters about both candidates and the issues that will be present on this fall’s ballot. To achieve this, the committee has

partnered with the League of Women Voters and plans to hold two informational sessions about voter registration, the responsibilities of voting and issues that directly affect students. “I feel this is an opportunity for my peers and I to make a difference in the political world through such a small contribution,” freshman Rimsha Chowhan said. GOTV’s website states that its mission is to “empower other students by registering them to vote and educating them about the issues that affect them.” “Our sole purpose is to register you and mobilize you,” co-chair of GOTV Ricardo Fraga said. “We don’t care whom you vote for, as long as you’re expressing your opinion and making your voice be heard.”

Get Out the Vote comes to campus The Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign awarded $215,000 to Miami Dade College, Florida International University and the University of Miami last year, according to Alessandria San Roman, the GOTV chair who spearheaded the Turbo Vote initiative.

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Supersonic air travel no longer science fiction UM professor awarded NASA grant for research BY ISABEL BRADOR| STAFF WRITER LYSSA GOLDBERG | ASSISTANT EDITOR

Consider a plane that can fly sideways and enter supersonic mode without a supersonic boom. Not to be confused with a UFO, the aircraft looks like a four-cornered ninja star plastered with the orange and green U logo. And it can take you from New York to Los Angeles in two hours flat. This crazy contraption, called a supersonic bi-directional flying wing nonetheless, is not something out of a childhood Dr. Seuss tale. The man who came up with this machine is GeCheng Zha, an associZHA ate professor in aerospace engineering at UM. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Montreal. NASA recently awarded Zha and his team of researchers a $100,000 grant for the supersonic bi-directional flying wing concept, allotting them further exploration. A sleek aircraft model with four wings, the plane uses its longer wingspan for take-off, while the two shorter wings create less drag once it turns on its side and continues flying into the uppermost parts of space, according to an article published in The Daily Mail. The grant was awarded by NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts division, which promotes noteworthy ideas that can impact future NASA endeavors. The money will allowZha and his team to continue their research on

the bi-directional flying wing for an additional year, bringing them one step closer to their goal of breaking the supersonic barrier. “It’s exciting, and I hope this inspires others,” Zha said. Zha’s concept for this unique plane design can potentially change the future of air travel by remedying two problems that are inherent to traveling at supersonic speeds. The first is noise, Zha said. The plane’s speed would not create the thunderclap sound produced by a sonic boom, reported Space. com. “As you break the sound barrier, it is very noisy. That is one of the reasons supersonic travel was forbidden by land,” Zha said. The second is that supersonic air travel consumes an enormous amount of fuel. “This design greatly improves fuel efficiency and minimizes the amount of noise,

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bringing us closer to supersonic travel,” Zha said. The supersonic bi-directional flying wing’s 90-degree rotation would not produce an intolerable G-force, or the force due to the acceleration of gravity during free-fall. The flight experience would be milder than that of what airline passengers feel during take-off, according to Space.com. It may take decades for this concept to become reality, according to an article published in The Daily Mail, but the funds still give the research a giant boost. Zha looks forward to making the once-unimaginable notion a scientific mainstay. “Long ago we used to think the earth was flat, and that our solar system was at the center of everything,” he said. “Now we know that our solar system is just a piece of it all, and we’ve landed a rover on Mars.”

’Canes Farmers Market will return to the Coral Gables campus on Sept. 19. It will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the walkway between the Richter Library and the post office. The market features locally grown and organic produce, baked goods, local honey, marinades and more. A joint initiative of the Office of Human Resources and Student Government, the on-campus farmers market was launched in fall 2010.

VOTE FOR SEBASTIAN Sebastian the Ibis is in the running for the 2012 Capital One Mascot of the Year. Sebastian is currently up against the University of Nevada’s Wolfie Jr. The top eight mascots with the best head-to-head records will then compete in a bracket-style, single-elimination competition in order to determine the overall winner. Online voting opened Monday and will continue weekly through Nov. 26. Visit capitalonebowl.com to vote for Sebastian. Lyssa Goldberg may be contacted at lgoldberg@themiamihurricane. com.

COURTESY UM COMMUNICATIONS SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS: UM professor GeCheng Zha was awarded a grant from NASA to further his research in aerospace engineering.

University organizations help veterans transition to campus VETERANS FROM PAGE 1 “I noticed a lot of PSAs and ads talking about hiring a veteran, supporting veterans, and this is a global issue, not just here on campus,” Wilson said. “It’s good everyone is taking some responsibility because they’re willing to give their lives for their country. The least we can do is make their transition easier and help them find their place,” Wilson said. For Sgt. Krystine Smith, 23, music had been something she loved since she was a child. She had played flute for 12 years and wanted to pursue a degree in music thera-

py. This love of music inspired her to serve her country in the Marine Corps band. After traveling around the country to locations such as New York City, San Fransciso and New Orleans, she saw a different side of the Marine Corps, which consisted of performing for high-ranking officials and being surrounded by other sergeants and corporals. Her biggest difficulty was adjusting to the student body at UM. Age-wise, Smith, a freshman, said she felt closer to the teachers than to the students. She felt her experience in the military set her apart from her classmates, because they lack the

level of discipline she became accustomed to in the Corps. “Before, I wasn’t focused. I didn’t care much about school,” Smith said. “I wasn’t social or confidant or comfortable with myself but the Marines taught me determination and how to handle responsibilities. If I had gone straight into college, I wouldn’t have been successful.” At 17, Sgt. Joel Gomez graduated high school early and became an aviation mechanic in the Marine Corps. He worked on F-18s and was deployed to Japan, Iraq and Afghanistan. He even made a detour to South Korea where he was

stationed during the missile tensions between North and South Korea. “We had to be prepared just in case,” Gomez said. “You’re always prepared to deploy. You get used to getting moved to another location. It teaches you to be adaptive.” With that lesson in mind, Gomez, now 23 and a senior, still had difficulty adjusting to being a fulltime student at UM, because he felt the workload and the expectations at the large university were much more demanding. He lost his comfort blanket, Gomez said. He felt pressure and told himself he couldn’t fail since he had left the Marine Corps to go to UM and Sept. 6 - Sept. 9, 2012

didn’t want to disappoint his family, or himself. “I’ve adapted,” Gomez said. “It’s what we do. We find obstacles, make up a plan, and if we don’t succeed, we try again and we try again. We don’t give up.” Both the Veteran Students Organization and the Veteran Student Program are available on campus to assist veterans with the transition into life at the university. For more information, visit facebook.com/ groups/UMVets. The university also maintains a Veterans Affairs (V.A.) Office in the office of the registrar, 121 University Center.

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Initiative features distinguished guests for seminars, lectures YOHA FROM PAGE 1 The first major category of events is the annual Stanford Distinguished Professors lecture series. “Taking Flight” will include five professors instead of the usual three to four, according to Suzuki. The first of this series highlights Mark Juergensmeyer, a sociology professor at the University of California Santa Barbara, on Sept. 20. His research focuses on the role of religious violence and how the 21st century has been influenced by religious rebellion. Juergensmeyer will also hold seminars for UM students and faculty in the Department of Religious Studies in the days leading up to the public event. In January, Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, will discuss her experiences with autism. She is a recognized individual with autism, having written and published four books, appeared in countless news outlets such as Forbes and the Today Show, and featured in a 2010 HBO movie, starring Claire Danes. Given Grandin’s wide appeal, Suzuki hopes that anyone interested in attending this event and others throughout the year will register in advance online. The process secures each ticket with a unique confirmation num-

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ber. Suzuki said that Grandin has agreed to meet with a select group of students in addition to the large public event. The details of this more private session have not yet been finalized. “She is very interested in engaging with her audiences,” Suzuki said. Grandin also shows how “Taking Flight” will bridge the humanities with other disciplines, including the sciences. Though she is an animal science professor, Grandin will attract varied audiences such as students in education and psychology, parents with autistic children and medical students. Junior Adriana Morell, a neuroscience major, is excited for Grandin and the general focus on the humanities. “As a science major, it helps to be more open-minded and have other interests,” she said. “Having different kinds of likes and dislikes helps you relate to others.” Suzuki agrees with Morell. “Humanities is not separate from the sciences,” Suzuki said. “The two are very much connected.” Another major component of “Taking Flight” is attributed to Shakespeare and his literary legacy. Titled “Shakespeare in Miami,” February will center around the Ring Theatre’s

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performance of “King Lear” and encompasses other spheres of Shakespeare scholarship like a visit from the former director of the Folger Shakespeare Library with a Caribbean twist on Shakespeare’s language and themes. Sophomore Jorge Cartaya, an English major, is looking forward to the post performance talks that will occur after two select performances of “King Lear.” “I think it would be great to experience the production and discuss it afterward,” he said. “That doesn’t happen often.” Shakespeare, however, will not be the only recognized author. “Taking Flight” also includes an annual discussion series called BookTalk, which features the work of a UM faculty member. The readings are held at the Books & Books in Coral Gables and are currently welcoming reservations for these presentations. The BookTalk lineup includes associate professor of political science Casey Klofstad, assistant professor of English Joel Nickels, professor of history Michael Miller and associate professor of English Brenna Munro. Klofstad argues how “civic talk,” discussing politics and current events with friends and relatives, incites actions such as voting and civic volunteering. Nickels explores modern literature and modernism’s connection to the

political realms. Miller delves into a new perspective on 20th century globalization, while Munro provides an outlook on South Africa’s post-apartheid world and the inclusion of the gay community. Two upcoming events include Klofstad and Nickels. Klofstad will give his presentation on Friday, while Nickels is scheduled for Oct. 3. Nickels’s first published book explores how spontaneity shaped early 20th century poetry. “BookTalk is a great example of the way the community and the university are in dialogue with each other,” Nickels said. For Suzuki, “Taking Flight” stands as an exciting precursor of the events that the center hopes to accomplish in the future. “This is a special year, and I hope this is the beginning of something great,” she said.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Casey Klofstad “Civic Talk” WHERE: Books & Books in Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave. WHEN: Friday at 8 p.m. For a complete list of events, visit humanities.miami.edu/calendar.

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Mack Cycle, UBike promote green transportation option HOT WHEELS: Freshman Michael Satter, a biomedical engineering major, adjusts the pedals on his new bike that he purchased at the sale on the Rock. UBike and Mack Cycle teamed up for the bike sale and fair, which was sponsored by the UM Department of Parking and Transportation on Tuesday and Wednesday. Seventy percent of the proceeds will be dedicated to other campus initiatives. UMPD also helped register bikes and distribute free U-Locks.

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AMRITA JOSHI SENIOR “Religions of Islam taught by Dr. De Sondi because I love him as a professor, and I love the course. He takes the time to understand different types of cultures and religions that the class has and applies Islam to that.”

CLAY ALTER FRESHMAN “Philosophy. I am taking an introduction to Philosophy course this year and I’m really enjoying it because the discussions go in depth.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com. compiled by

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Unemployment rates still worrisome

e r y soon, o u r seniors will be graduating and thrust into the workforce where they will meet ANDRE RAIKHELSON an unemployCONTRIBUTING ment rate of COLUMNIST 14.2 percent, according to bls.gov. In fact, according to theatlantic.com, 53 percent of recent college graduates are jobless or unemployed. President Obama said that if he can’t restore job growth to the pre-Bush era, where unemployment was below 5 percent, it would be a “one-term proposition.” But can we really blame Obama? If Bush put the country into economic strife over the

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coarse of eight years, how can President Obama get it back up and running in three years or less? Let us look at the facts. President Ronald Reagan inherited an unemployment rate of 10.8 percent. When he sought reelection, unemployment went down to 7.3 percent. One of the main things the Reagan administration did that President Obama refuses to do is embrace our surplus in natural resources or encourage free enterprise and competition. For example, why is the unemployment rate for mechanical engineers at 3.8 percent, according to CBS News? Because the oil market is controlled and regulated by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, and there is no incentive to create an alternative form of energy that is cost efficient. Therefore, companies are not hiring engineers the

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way they did in the Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and W.Bush era. The Minerals Management Services states that there is an estimated 18 billion barrels of oil just off of the Gulf Coast, not taking into account other places in America. We need engineers to devise ways to tap into new sources of oil deep underground and offshore to be forever independent of other countries who are in OPEC. President Obama invested money into Solyndra, and that went bust. He is right that the future is in alternative fuel, but we need to do one more thing before we can start hiring engineers and make that unemployment rate drop: Increase competition. Do not tax the rich more. Let them hire more employees, as well as increase employee benefits. FINISH READING AT THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM

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TESTÖKRA The Miami Hurricane sits down with founder of alternative, feminist band

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Carolyn Helmers, a UM junior majoring in history, spends more time writing about feminist history than reading about it in textbooks. Her all-girl, alternative-music band, Testökra, formed last winter as a means for Helmers and her two bandmates – bassist Anna Hart and drummer Ale Campos – to voice their opinions on women’s issues. With an aggressive sound and politically charged lyrics, Testökra’s music shows women what it means to be a feminist today. The Miami Hurricane spoke with Helmers about her musical inspiration and how she and her bandmates dispel rumors that feminists are man-haters. The Miami Hurricane: Given the genre that your band is in, how do your studies at UM relate to the themes in your music? Carolyn Helmers: I’ve been interested in feminism since I was about 12, because that’s when I

started listening to feminist bands. But then it really kicked off at UM. Since I became a history major, I just got very, very into social thought and feminism and the civil rights movement. TMH: Can you tell me a little bit about your involvement with WVUM? CH: I got involved with the radio literally the day after I started at UM. I’m a big fan of hardcore punk. They needed a host for the hardcore punk show, so I filled out the application and everything, and they were super friendly and super supportive … Starting fall semester, my friend Morgan Coleman and I will be hosting a punk show, which is kind of the same thing but more varied, with subgenres. WVUM is the best thing I ever did because I got so much

more involved with the local music scene than I was, and that’s really what got me to go out and go to shows and meet people. TMH: How did you get so involved in this genre in the first place? Most people don’t know it exists. CH: It’s definitely a seemingly random genre. When I was 12, I started listening to Hole and Courtney Love. ... It’s very relatable as a girl because all of the lyrics are about women’s issues and it’s all sung by women. As a result, I’ve always preferred girl-sound bands. TMH: What are some bands out there that have inspired you? CH: My two favorite

bands that really changed my life are Hole and this other band, Babes in Toyland. ... Heavens to Betsy is a really big influence because they’re very political and I’ve actually found myself writing songs that kind of sounded like Heavens to Betsy before I had even listened to Heavens to Besty ... And Bikini Kill was probably the most famous Riotgrrrl band … It’s really cool to hear young women sing such heavy and angry music, especially because the mainstream today is Nicki Minaj and Regina Spektor, which is cool but it’s not really at all comparable to the ‘90s girl bands. TMH: So what does the word ‘feminist’ mean to you? CH: Feminism means wanting equal treatment, equal rights, social rights,

economic rights and political rights between men and women. It’s not about hating men at all. We don’t hate men. It’s basically confronting the subtle sexism in today’s world because it’s definitely out there. Just because I’m a girl doesn’t mean I read Cosmo and watch rom-coms. It’s about being a conscious individual and thinking about the way society treats us. For more information, visit Facebook. com/Testokra.

PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO // PHOTO EDITOR GIRL POWER: Junior Carolyn Helmers performs with her band at Churchills in August. The band, Testökra, maintains an alternative feminist style.

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Jimmy Fallon branches out from ‘Late Night’ gig

UM Wynwood gallery relocates

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Jimmy Fallon has teamed up with producers Charlie Grandy and Amy Ozols for NBC’s upcoming comedy, “Guys With Kids.” The new TV show follows three dads (played by Anthony Anderson, Jesse Bradford and Zach Cregger) who are dealing with fatherhood, while trying to hold on to their youth. Although it seems been-there-done-that, Anderson insists they aren’t following the usual formula. “You can go for the quick and easy laugh all the time, but that’s short-lived,” he said. “I applaud [the writers] for allowing us to find the humor in the situations of just parenthood and not, you know, just fart jokes and pee jokes and diaper jokes, and all of that.” The idea for the show came together after Fallon noticed fathers were becoming more involved in their children’s lives. “Jimmy said, ‘There’s no show about this,’” Grandy said. “There’s no show about, you know, parenthood improving the life of a dad. It always is sort of encumbered; it changes your life for the negative.” After filming the show’s first few episodes, Grandy, who has three children, hopes to recreate the experience he had while watching TV with his family as a kid. “I just want it to be a fun place viewers can come with their families,” he said. “It’s trying to recreate that feeling I had with my family growing up and watching television, those family comedies, you know, NBC ones, but also, ‘Roseanne,’ ‘Growing Pains,’ what have you.” Anderson agrees with Grandy’s vision. “It sounds kind of cliché and corny and hokey-dokey, but to bring the family back together again, that’s what I hope for,” he said. 8

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The next time you don your hipster eyewear and explore the streets of the Wynwood Art District, make sure that a visit to the University of Miami Gallery’s brand new home is at the top of your to-do list. The gallery has moved to the funky, zebra-striped Wynwood Building, a mere two blocks from where it originally stood. Gallery Director Milly Cardoso said she feels that the new building perfectly portrays what the gallery stands for. “The new location we’ve moved into is much more modern,” Cardoso said. “The building has parking spaces and security which are great improvements. The new location definitely ref lects the energy and the look of the art gallery.” Lise Drost, chair of UM’s Department of Art and Art History, made the decision to move the gallery from its five-year home in lower Wynwood in an effort to bring more recognition to the university’s artists. The gallery’s new home is in a professional building that also houses artist galleries and studios as well as art

and design businesses, according to Drost. “It’s important for the department to showcase the work of our artists – students, faculty, staff and alumni – in the gallery district in Wynwood to help our people with their careers and to show the art community what the U of M artists are doing,” she said. The gallery’s new location is also closer to the Wynwood Art Walk, which allows it to better reach its goal of inspiring others by attracting more visitors. “When you leave, we do hope you have more knowledge of art, but we really want students to be inspired to do their own work,” Cardoso said. “More than anything else, we want to inspire.”

IF YOU GO WHERE: 2750 NW 3rd Ave., Suite 4 WHEN: Sept. 8 FOR MORE INFO: Visit as.miami.edu/art/ exhibitions. Admission is free to all UM students. STOP AND STARE: Artwalk, which takes place the second Saturday of every month, draws a large crowd to the galleries in Wynwood.

iF WALLS COULD TALK: The Wynwood Walls are a collection of murals and graffiti on warehouse walls in Downtown Miami.

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IF YOU GO WHERE: 2750 NW 3rd Ave., Suite 4 WHEN: Sept. 8 FOR MORE INFO: Visit as.miami.edu/art/ exhibitions. Admission is free to all UM students.

STOP AND STARE: Artwalk, which takes place the second Saturday of every month, draws a large crowd to the galleries in Wynwood.

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WANT TO TRY OUT FOR THE BASEBALL TEAM? All interested students must attend a meeting on Thursday at 3 p.m. in the baseball offices at Alex Rodriguez Park. Tryouts will begin Sept. 17.

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Live the high life with UM rock climbers Benefits include unlimited climbs BY VICTORIA HERNANDEZ CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

Florida isn’t exactly known for its rocky terrain, but the University of Miami has a well-established rock climbing club. Senior Drew Hughes, the club president, has been involved with the club since high school. “I am a commuter student so this was a great way to branch out and meet new people,” he said. Hughes enjoys rock climbing because it is a fairly laid back sport that also provides an intense workout. Climbing works out muscles in both the arms and legs and because it is a strategic sport, it stimulates the brain. Frankie Pereda, a recent graduate, joined the club during his junior year to try something new. He was able to balance climbing with a rigorous engineering class load and commitment to marching band. He still enjoys climbing even though he is no longer a student. “For me, rock climbing is the best way to work out,” he said. “It works everything. It is fun, engaging and keeps me interested.” The club has about 70 active members, and no experience is necessary to join. Lessons are included in the club dues so that new students can learn to climb, and experienced students can improve their skills. “We accommodate everyone from green to vet-

eran,” Hughes said about the club’s open membership. Another opportunity afforded to club members is rock climbing competition. The club competes with other Florida schools including FSU, UF, UCF and USF. The different schools visit each other’s home gym and the students attempt to complete a planned course. Judges watch participants and declare a winner based on how far the climbers progress and how frequently they fall. Hughes is trying to generate more interest in competition because the University of Miami has a comparatively small team. “Competitions are a good opportunity for people to pass what they thought they could do,” Hughes said. The club also takes trips to places like Alabama and Kentucky so students can experience climbing on natural rock features. Al Rose, the faculty advisor for the club, has made rock climbing a friendly affair. When a student is climbing, another student will belay, or hold the rope attached to the harness so members get to know each other. “It’s just fun,” Rose said. “A lot of friendships are developed.” The club meets Fridays at 5 p.m. and carpools from Mahoney Residential College to X-Treme Rock Climbing, an indoor facility that was once an aircraft hangar. Membership dues are $50 per semester or $90 for the year, which allows students to climb anytime on their own. The first climb is free.

RACHEL KOROTKIN // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER TOWER OF TERROR: Abigail Blumenfeld, a fourth-year architecture student, belays the rope for junior Kim Vermer as she scales the rock wall at X-Treme Rock Climbing. UM’s rock climbing club meets every Friday.

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miami.edu/calendar Thursday, Sept. 6 Patio Jams ft. Taber 12:15 p.m. • UC Patio Start a new Thursday afternoon tradition with HP’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch, and enjoy the sounds of Taber! For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

MSA Student Success Series 5 p.m. • Mahoney Residential College Students have an opportunity to interact with facutly and staff, and learn skills that will assist them in achieving their collegiate goals. Some of the topics include: goal setting, time management, netwroking and business etiquette, study abroad opportunities and etc.

Friday, Sept. 7

Friday, Sept. 7th • 8 p.m. Foote Green

Bring your lawn chair or favorite towel and come ba part of another Screen on the Green! First “Toy Story 3” at 8:00pm! In the third and final edition of this childhood series, the toys are mistakenly delivered to a daycare center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and its up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren’t abandoned and to return home! Starring Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack and Time Allen. Immediately following wil be “Old School”, the story of three men who are disenchanted with life and try to recapture their college days. Starring Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn and Will Ferrell.

Colony of Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Incorporated cordially invite you to witness the reveal of their newest members.

Women’s Volleyball vs Florida St 7:30 p.m. • Knights Sports Complex Come support your lady ‘Canes as they take on their rivals the Florida State Seminoles! Coverage available via ESPNU and WVUM 90.5 FM.

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RAB Presents: Digital Caricatures 4 p.m. • Rathskeller Head to the Rathsekeller and have your unique caricature drawn and printed on a 4x6, full-color, lanyard keepsake for FREE! Choose from a variety of digital backgrounds for your photo and view it online so you can download it anywhere, anytime!

LoweDown Happy Hour : It’s All About the U! 7 p.m. • Lowe Art Museum Welcome Back, UM Students! Show UM Colors with pride at our first LoweDown of the season. Don’t miss a guided tour of our renowned Beaux Arts Gallery by UM Professor Nathan J. Timpano, Department of Art and Art History. Enjoy healthy treats from Cabot Cheese, Pop Chips, cocktails courtesy of Bacardi. Beverages by Vitamin Water Zero. $10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members.

Toppel Career Center : Freshman Sophomore Orientation 12:30 p.m. • Toppel Career Center Library Dont wait to begin planning for your future career! Whether your plans include full time employment or gradaute school, the first step in your career planning process is to attend Freshman/Sophomore orientation. Learn about choosing a major, internships, career assessments, Toppel programs and events, Career CaneZone, and Career Fairs and Expos.

Women’s Soccer vs Idaho 7 p.m. • Bobby Dodd Stadium Come support your lady ‘Canes as they take on the Idaho Vandals! Coverage available via live video on Hurricanesports.com.

Delta Phi Omega Sorority Inc Presents : The Encore 7 p.m. • Cox Science Center The Sisters of the University of Miami

Saturday, Sept. 15th • 12 a.m. Sun Life Stadium Come support your ‘Canes as they take on Bethune Cookman for our first home game of the season! Buses depart for the stadium 3 hours before kickoff and the last buss leaves the Coral Gables campus at kickoff time. Admission to the stadium student sections has changed. Look out for an email from Athletics describing the new process. Bus information will also be sent out so keep an eye out for both emails. Dont forget to come show your support by wearing organge!

Saturday, Sept. 8 RAB Football Watch Par ty: Miami vs Kansas State 12 p.m. • Rathskeller Come cheer on your ‘Canes at the Rathskeller for their second game of the season! Enjoy 50 cent wings* courtesy of the Rathskeller Advisory Board (RAB) and watch your team take on Kansas State in their opener. Coverage available via FX, GameTracker and WQAM 560 AM. *Limit 20 wings per person. Dine-in only.

S.O.S Training 12 p.m. • Whitten Learning Center The annual Student Organization Orienation Series training for student organization presidents and treasurers will feature breakout sessions on UM policies and procedures to help your organization, assitance in Orgsync database and leadership development. All COSO registered student organizations are required to attend this mandatory session to maintain their active organization status.

CAC Presents: The Hunger Games 10 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Every year the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, The Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which “Tributes” must fight with one another to the death. Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts. If she’s ever to return home, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

Sunday, Sept. 9 CAC Presents: Games

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The Capitol Steps

Wednesday, Sept. 12 • 7:30 p.m. Gusman Concert Hall The Capitol Steps is a troupe of congressional staffers-turned-comedians who satirize the people and places that once employed them. They perform more than 500 shows a year al over the country, have recorded 21 albums, and been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS and NPR. Their topical show of political humor and song is as fresh as today’s headlines. Free student tickets are available at the Whitten University Center Ticketmaster. One ticket per ‘Cane Card. The ticket window is open 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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