The Miami Hurricane -- September 8, 2011

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

1

The Miami

Vol. 90, Issue 5 | Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

HURRICANE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929

Ten years later SEE SEPT. 11, PAGE 3 AND STAFF EDITORIAL, PAGE 7

HATRED STILL LIVES ON PAGE 6

MODIFY WITH SPOTIFY PAGE 9

HARRIS NAMED STARTER PAGE 11 PAINTING BY ALLISON GOODMAN

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

2

PEACE CORPS

Panel, job fair offer insight on experiences UM honors 50 years of global service

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

BY ALEXANDER GONZALEZ CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

For some, it is the sense of adventure. For some, it is the desire to serve others. And for some, it is the most memorable part of their lives.

On Wednesday, the University of Miami helped honor the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps’ commitment to creating global citizens and promoting unity across cultures. The event featured a panel discussion with President Donna E. Shalala, Director of the Peace Corps Aaron Williams, Knight Foundation President Alberto Ibarguen and Founder of Educate Tomorrow Virginia Emmons McNaught.

Titled “Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Future Generations,” those on the panel described their personal experiences with the Peace Corps and how it usually inspired them to continue service even at home. The youngest of eight children and from a poor family, McNaught was largely inspired by her Peace Corps experience in Niger, West Africa, to create Educate Tomorrow, a non-profit organization dedicated to end poverty worldwide through education.

According to the panelists, the Peace Corps also helps volunteers learn valuable skills in languages, develop an appreciation for diverse cultures and take on a “can-do” attitude.

But Williams believes that the connections formed while working for the Peace Corps are the most important part of the experience.

“In the 21st century, it is so important to be interconnected,” Williams said. “College graduates should invest in themselves to make a difference. They are natural ambassadors to help young people abroad.”

Started in 1961 by former President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps has now expanded to various countries, from the Caribbean to Asia.

Countries invite the Peace Corps to send volunteers to work on development projects for 27

Read Ross Ito’s article on VIDA’s last trip to Costa Rica.

Check out Erika Glass’ review of “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop.”

CAYLA NIMMO // Assistant Photo Editor

REMINISCING: UM President Donna E. Shalala tells stories of her time volunteering in Iran during the 1960s to fellow speakers at the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps. months.

For instance, Shalala spent her two years in Iran, teaching English and gaining insight into the Iranian lifestyle.

Williams worked in the Dominican Republic during the ‘60s. He said it changed the way he looks at the world today.

“I had heard about Kennedy’s speech and thought it would be important to join,” Williams said. “It is a great privilege to return as director.”

Aside from the panel, the UM community and general public could also visit the “Making a Difference” Job Fair. The fair brought various government organizations, such as Planned Parenthood and City Year, to present the available opportunities for those interested in government work.

Students, like junior Saira Sumbal, thought

the fair was a great way to build relationships that may help after college.

“Networking lets one to compare and see what one organization offers that the other doesn’t,” Sumbal said.

Others, like senior Andre Heard, were more interested in the Peace Corps discussion.

“Since I am in the middle of the application process, I thought it would be good to listen,” Heard said. “I see the Peace Corps as a first step to a job which allows me to see the world.”

As one of the top producers of Peace Corps volunteers, UM hopes it can continue to inspire more students to follow the panel’s footsteps.

Currently, 23 of the university’s alumni serve.

During the discussion, McNaught pointed out only one disadvantage to the Peace Corps.

“It is a travesty that the experience only lasts two years,” she said.

NEWS BRIEFS HEALTH FAIR

REMEMBERING 9/11

CNN ANCHOR AT UM

Free health screenings and information on employment opportunities and training will be offered at UM’s new Life Science & Technology Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks, the UM community will honor the lives of the victims of the attacks in New York City, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. A ceremony will be held at the Rock on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

CNN anchor and correspondent Soledad O’Brien will speak and screen portions of her latest documentary, “In Her Corner: Latino in America” on Monday at 7 p.m. in the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse. The event is free and open to the UM community.

Jonathan Borge may be contacted at jborge@themiamihurricane.com.

2

NEWS

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

Kristen Spillane recaps the Canes’ victory on Sunday at the women’s soccer match.

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

CORRECTIONS In the Sept.

1 issue, Ariele Gallardo wrote the Miami Motion story on page 9.

Late-night dining is only available at the Hecht-Stanford dining hall. It will be open from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

3

SEPT. 11

Memories, trauma still fresh 10 years later Middle School, Tal Levy’s parents immediately rushed to pick up their 9-year-old daughter from school after seeing both towers of the World Trade Center up in flames. Levy,

BY JONATHAN BORGE too, wasn’t sure how to react.

ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Forty-five minutes from ManSitting in her sixth grade sci- hattan in Westfield, New Jersey, ence class inside Simon Baruch 12-year-old Melanie Jackson left Middle School on East 21st street school in the afternoon but wonand 2nd avenue in Manhattan, dered why so many others had left 11-year-old Alexis de Seve thought in the morning. The reason quickly all of her classmates were in trouble became clear, however, when inthe morning of Sept. 11. One after stead of the school bus, she noticed the other, she heard the loudspeaker her mom at the school entrance and call for her friends to head down- stared at the sky of grey ashes in the distance. stairs to the main And in Mapleoffice, thinking wood, New Jersey, they would each with a view of lowvisit the principle er Manhattan on and be reprimandone side of town, ed for something 11-year-old Alexthey did wrong. ander Goldstein sat But before in social studies and Ib bett you it was a her name was saw the first tower terrorist. called, someone of the World Trade pointed outside Center collapse the window and Sophomore on live television. glared at the clouds Alexander Goldstein turned of black smoke risGoldstein’s reaction around to the stuing in the distance. at age 11 dent behind him There was no teleand said, “I bet you vision inside the it was a terrorist.” classroom and her Though de Seve, Levy, Jackteacher seemed oblivious to the rare occurrence. No one knew what was son and Goldstein were all close enough to see the smoke clouds happening.

So when it was finally her turn take over the Downtown Manhatto leave class, de Seve was surprised tan skyline, they each paint a similar to see her dad and not the principal. picture of bewilderment, one that Without understanding it himself, was pronounced not just in New he briefly tried to explain where the York City, Washington D.C. and black smoke came from – just a few Shanksville, Penn., but across the country. miles south.

A decade later and now stuThey rushed back to their Middents at UM, the four of them vividtown home to reunite with family and gathered over live coverage of ly described and remember pivotal that morning’s events. Confused moments of Sept. 11 – from classand not sure how to react, de Seve rooms emptying before noon, to New Yorkers crying in the streets. yelled out, “Those bastards!”

While a majority of college Not far from Simon Baruch

Students reflect on 9/11 attacks

students can presumably describe the Sept. 11 attacks in a few seconds, it is unclear as to how the activities have influenced a society of individuals who have come of age in a post 9/11 global community – a community that has become accustomed to hearing of “terrorism,” al-Qaeda, weapons of mass destruction, Osama Bin Laden, Afghanistan, The War On Terror, drones, water-boarding, T.S.A. and hijacking.

According to a study conducted by Arizona State University and the University of California, Irvine, “Research conducted in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks (9/11) suggests that, except for those who directly witnessed or suffered loss from the attacks, for most children the emotional impact was relatively transitory.”

It is unquestionable that 9/11 had a direct impact on the lives of every individual in this country, both young and old; it not only influenced political and social points of view, but perceptions on religion.

“I definitely think that one of the pitfalls of Sept. 11 has been a lot of negative stereotypes about certain religious groups and certain religious traditions. But one of the positive effects is that folks realize you can’t be ignorant about religion,” said Michelle Maldonado, associate professor of religious studies.

Amanullah De Sondy, visiting assistant professor of Islamic studies, shares the same positive outlook.

“There is a lot to be done.

There are still forces that try to separate and to burn bridges,” she said.

“And where there is one person who tries to create havoc and mayhem, there are other people who try to build bridges ... do good ... and create harmony and peace in society.”

ANTENNA Protected by a fiberglass enclosure

PARAPET Covered in a steel cap whose width equals the height of the Twin Towers

OBSERVATION DECK On floors 100 and 101

CURTAIN WALLS Hurricane and earthquake proof glass

ELEVATORS Five cars that will move four times faster than the average car

SHAPE A perfect octogon

OFFICES 71 floors and 2.6 million acres of space

ENTRANCES Four doorways that lead to marbledecorated lobbies

UNDERGROUND CONCOURSE An underground shopping mall that will connect to the subway and train system

BASE 182 feet tall and made of concrete

OCT. 7 The War on Terror in Afghanistan begins.

NOVEMBER The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is formed.

OCTOBER Sept. 11 death toll reported reaches 2,752.

DECEMBER Saddam Hussein is captured.

JULY Fifty-two people are killed in London as a result of four suicide bombings in the London Underground.

DECEMBER President Barack Obama deploys 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan.

2011

MARCH The Iraq War begins.

2009

FEBRUARY President George W. Bush increases homeland security spending from $19.5 billion to $37.7 billion.

2005

OCTOBER Envelopes containing anthrax were dropped inside a mailbox in Princeton, N.J., killing five people and sickening 17.

2003

SEPT. 11 Hijacked commercial airplanes crash into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in D.C. and a field in Shanksville, Penn.

2002

2001

LOOKING BACK MAY U.S. forces kill al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden.

AUGUST Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, alQaeda's second in command, is killed in Pakistan in a U.S. missile strike.

SEPTEMBER Pakistani security forces capture senior al-Qaeda commander Younis al-Mauritani.

TIMELINE SOURCE: NYTIMES.COM, GRAPHIC SOURCE: WTC.COM, GRAPHIC BY CARLOS MELLA, DESIGN BY THE MIAMI HURRICANE DESIGN STAFF

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

NEWS

3

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

4

Updated Facilities Management Plan To Be Rolled Out For Fall Semester Facilities Customer Service (FCS) has made some changes in order to improve the way they interact with the Coral Gables campus community. Many of the changes that they have made have been as a result of your suggestions and feedback.

The new changes they have made include: •

A new easy-to-remember, consolidated phone number, 305-284-8282

•

An updated online service request page www.miami.edu/sro

•

Refreshed FCS web pages that do a better job of explaining their services www. miami.edu/fcs

•

New wireless handheld devices for Facilities mechanics that improve response time and save paper

•

A customer service survey to help continuously improve processes

•

Formalizing the use of departmental or building liaisons to streamline the submission of service requests and enhance communication

ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Archbishop visits UM Special mass held for students

BY CHELSEA KIMMEY ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

Archbishop Thomas Wenski visited St. Augustine Catholic Church and Catholic Student Center to celebrate the traditional yearly mass of the Holy Spirit on Tuesday. Students, faculty and staff celebrated the start of the new school year as the archbishop, who oversees all Catholic practices in Miami, gave his blessings.

“Higher education isn’t only about how to make a living, but how to make a life,” the archbishop told the 95 attendees in his opening speech. “Here at St. Augustine, we hope that your faith life can be integrated with your student life.”

According to Rigoberto Vega, the campus ministry assistant, a mass at the start of the school year is a tradition that goes back to the first universities in old Europe.

“We have been planning this event since last May because it is hard to get on both the archbishop’s and the president’s schedule,” Vega said.

He hopes that this event will eventually become a UM tradition.

“If possible, the archbishop will be coming back at the start of every year to do this,” Vega said.

After a traditional mass ceremony, which filled the church with songs and prayers, guests migrated to an auditorium where dinner was served. The archbishop shook hands with everyone at the reception and posed for pictures.

Juniors Hong-Uyen Hua and Matthew Mancaw attend services at St. Augustine every weekend.

“The archbishop’s visit brought us here today,” Hua said. “Although there are always refreshments served after church, this dinner is something special for him.”

UM President Donna E. Shalala also attended the event and greeted students at the reception.

“About half of our students are Catholic,” she said. “And I do want you

to know Sebastian the Ibis was here earlier.”

Sebastian posed for pictures with the archbishop outside of the church before the ceremony.

“Today was a big, positive step for the Catholic community at UM,” said Pastor Monsignor Michael Carruthers.

TO GET INVOLVED WHAT: Hosted by the Catholic Student Association (CSA), this event features a free dinner, mall groups, skits, speakers, witnesses and icebreakers. Each week, a different topic about being a Catholic in college is discussed.

WHEN: Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: St. Augustine Catholic Church

“I am excited about all the changes being made

by Facilities Customer Service. I am confident that they will improve the way that Facilities Management works together with the university community,” said Alex Mac Namara, Senior Facilities Manager.

The formalization of departmental or building liaisons will allow the university community to direct all of their service requests through someone in their area who will have enhanced knowledge of Facilities Management’s operations, and this in turn will facilitate more timely communication with customers and allow for more efficient turn-around time.

The changes are expected to go live Fall 2011.

For more information, call 305-284-8282, or email fcs@miami.edu 4

NEWS

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

CHARLOTTE CUSHING // The Miami Hurricane

PREACH: Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski visited the campus Catholic church on Tuesday at 5 p.m. to celebrate the traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Augustine Church and Catholic Student Center.

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

5

Bed racing for beneficial cause

NATALIE EDGAR // The Miami Hurricane

BED HEAD: A participant in the PUFF Dragon Boat Team gets ready for the Great Grove Bed Race held in Coconut Grove on Sunday. The Great Grove Bed Race has been held annually for the past three years. Each team consists of five members: one rider and four runners.

Teams are obliged to follow certain requirements to race; each bed must run only by human power, be twin size and have four wheels.

The Great Grove Bed Race is held to raise money for charities; this year’s proceeds were given to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and raised more than $4,000.

The Bed Race was a traditional event held over 30 years ago, but was recently brought back to the Grove’s scene three years ago.

Some were awarded prizes for “Best Bed Theme,””Fastest Time” and “Best Looking Decorations.”

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

NEWS

5

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

6

speak

UP!

What is your favorite local restaurant and why?

JAMES ELLIOTT Senior “Por Fin because it is appropriate for the community. It has fantastic food, great cocktails and half-price wine.”

ISAAC PETIT-FRERE Economics Lecturer

”

Andrew Blitman, Contributing Columnist

Racism continues a decade later Others are members of JAM (Jews and Muslims), a group that advocates peaceful relations between the two religions. Also, there are prayers held every Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the UC ballrooms. The one thing missing is a student center, but that absence is due to a lack of funds.

Yes, UM and the city of Miami are known for its diversity, and we may not notice much blatant racism here. But the two are not a microcosm of the rest of the country, and some communities are banding together against their Muslim residents.

Even in New York City, which is known for its liberal attitude, the New York Police Department reportedly spied on the local Muslim community, including more than 250 mosques and Muslim students groups, the Associated Press reported.

But that begs the question: Where does the line get drawn?

Many people seemingly fail to realize that terrorists attacked our country. They were Muslim, yes, but they attacked because they were terrorists.

“Muslim” and “terrorist” are not synonymous.

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

TODD HERBERT Sophomore “Outback Steakhouse because it has great steak and it’s a fun place to go.”

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

Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com. compiled by

Jennifer Levine

6

ADVERTISEMENT

An Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame Newspaper

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexa Lopez

BUSINESS MANAGER Isabel Gonzalez

MANAGING EDITOR Kyli Singh

PRODUCTION MANAGER James Borchers

ART DIRECTOR Allison Goodman

ADVERTISING EDITOR Demi Rafuls

PHOTO EDITOR Marlena Skrobe

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Maria Jamed

NEWS EDITOR Alysha Khan OPINION EDITOR Darci Miller

ACCOUNT REPs Valerie Andrade Cristian Benavides Melissa Castillo Danica Jones Tara Kleppinger

EDGE EDITOR Margaux Herrera SPORTS EDITOR Ernesto Suarez

PUBLIC RELATIONS James Borchers

COPY CHIEF Stephanie Parra

FINANCIAL ADVISER Robert DuBord

ONLINE EDITOR Amilynn Soto

FACULTY ADVISER Bob Radziewicz

ASST. PHOTO EDITOR Cayla Nimmo ASST. NEWS EDITORS Jonathan Borge Chelsea Kimmey DESIGNERS Carlos Mella Mariah Price Demi Rafuls COPY EDITORS Spencer Dandes Nicky Diaz

To reach a member of the staff visit themiamihurricane.com’s contact page.

Here’s to a new start; here’s to Miami “Akashi restaurant. It has good and cheap sushi.”

Founded 1929

For advertising rates call 305-284-4401 or fax 305-284-4404.

“Hillstone’s because I enjoy the food and atmosphere.”

ALEKS VAYNTRAUB Junior

HURRICANE

.

NEWSROOM: 305-284-2016 BUSINESS OFFICE: 305-284-4401 FAX: 305-284-4404

STAFF EDITORIAL

The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, changed the face of our country and the world as we know it. Ten years have passed, but we’re still feeling the attack’s repercussions, and we’ll continue to feel them for years to come.

The attacks changed our foreign policy for the long term. Domestically, however, it has affected how we treat Muslims daily.

According to a study conducted by Arizona State University and the University of California, Irvine, “It is clear that perceived threat and feelings evoked by the events of 9/11 and memories of those events are related to adults’ political attitudes and attitudes toward minorities and perceived outgroups.”

Also, anyone that’s been to an airport in the last 10 years has heard stories of “suspiciouslooking” people being “randomly” chosen to be searched more thoroughly. Many Muslim groups across the world have protested over the years that these “suspicious-looking” people are either of Muslim or Arab descent.

On campus, Muslim students have an undeniable presence; many belong to the Muslim Students Organization and the Islamic Society.

The Miami

com

OPINION

“

Stick to the gray area where you will find joy and hopefully happiness.

E

i g h t a .m .: Wa k e up not feeling like P. Diddy because it’s too early for class.

It’s sunny outALANNA PHILLIPS side, but the CONTRIBUTING trees certainCOLUMNIST ly help; fish are jumping; ducks walking everywhere; so many new faces walking past me; I hope I’m going the right way to class; which building was it?

9:28 a.m.: Well, that wasn’t too bad; classes certainly aren’t as big as I thought they would be; my teacher is pretty punny (adj. describes someone who cleverly uses puns); so many FSU jokes; so much football drama; so much THE MIAMI HURRICANE

ice cream everywhere; seriously, there’s a substantial amount of ice cream on this campus, but I’m not complaining.

12:36 p.m.: So hungry.

How is it sunny and thundering? Walking takes a long time, but everyone seems to walk, longboard, scooter ... or ride a foldable bike? Walking while whistling musical melodies passes the time; bringing my iPod would have been a good idea.

Laughter is just as good as any music though and there’s a lot of laughter here. People are laughing with other people; people laughing at other people; people laughing out loud (really loud); people laughing to themselves; people, like me, wondering what was so funny.

3:17 p.m.: Sunny, raining and thundering? How does that even work?

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

5:49 p.m.: It’s the Goldilocks temperature now that the weather has made up its mind.

It’s so relaxing. I’m loving these gliders. New friends are saying hello; parents saying goodbye ... parents are still here? Parents are a bit too attached perhaps? But I don’t judge. I don’t think a lot of people here do.

9:03 p.m.: These dorms are exceedingly green and orange oriented, yet the students living in the mare so diverse. So many people: shy people, party people, Hispanic people, German people, Italian people, Chinese people, athletic people, artistic people. My favorite: people who are willing to indulge in new experiences, have the courage to build new friendships and consider new ideas.

Here’s to a new start. This is the start of Miami and me.

©2011 University of Miami The Miami Hurricane is published semi-weekly during the regular academic year and is edited and produced by undergraduate students at the University of Miami.

The publication does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of advertisers or the university’s trustees, faculty or administration. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of The Hurricane’s Editorial Board.

Commentaries, letters and cartoons represent only the views of their respective authors. The newsroom and business office of The Hurricane are located in the Norman A. Whitten University Center, Room 221.

LETTER POLICY The Miami Hurricane encourages all readers to voice their opinions on issues related to the university or in response to any report published in The Hurricane.

Letters to the editor may be submitted typed or handwritten (please make your handwriting legible) to the Whitten University Center, Room 221, or mailed to P.O. Box 248132, Coral Gables, FL, 33124-6922. Letters, with a suggested length of 300 words, must be signed and include a copy of your student ID card, phone number and year in school.

ADVERTISING POLICY The Miami Hurricane’s business office is located at 1306 Stanford Drive, Norman A. Whitten University Center, Room 221B, Coral Gables, FL 33124-6922. The Miami Hurricane is published on Mondays and Thursdays during the university’s fall and spring academic terms.

Newspapers are distributed free of charge on the Coral Gables campus, the School of Medicine and at several off-campus locations.

DEADLINES All ads must be received, cash with copy, in The Miami Hurricane business office, Whitten University Center, Room 221B, by noon Tuesday for Thursday’s issue and by noon Friday for the Monday issue.

SUBSCRIPTIONS The Miami Hurricane is available for subscription at the rate of $50 per year.

AFFILIATIONS The Miami Hurricane is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic Press Assoc. and Florida College Press Assoc.

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

7

EDDIE MAULDIN // The Miami Hurricane

Transcend weakness, embrace the uncertainty of the universe

F

rom the moment we are born, our lives are relentlessly and consistently tested by the elements.

The list is enormous, beginning with internal factors that gradually ANDREW BLITMAN CONTRIBUTING determine which COLUMNIST external ones will hinder our survival.

A biologist would say our ancestry affects our genetic makeup. The expression of genes inherited from our parents gives us a mixed bag of mutations that either strengthen or weaken us. Our bodies, inside and out, display random combinations of the physical and chemical strengths and weaknesses of our parents.

This lays the foundation, as a psychologist would say, for our mental development. The factors that determine our way of thinking gradually pervade our minds after we are born and build on things related to our bodies. Traits like height, weight and inherited disorders lay the framework for ideas about ourselves, others, the ways we treat others and the ways of the world. If we’re lucky enough to survive our birth, we earn the chance to endure the childhood that will gradually mold us into the adults we’ll grow up to be. Or not be.

Events of nature and mistakes of our own design will test, alter and shape us. And, often or not, many of us will be broken by these things. As a result, we succumb to guilt or hedonistic pleasures to fill the void that was created. Often or not, many of us die, sometimes by our own hand, before we muster that final burst of courage that allows us to change our circumstances for the better.

Depression often affects those of us that are temporarily trapped in unfavor-

able situations. The key to survival is perseverance because there are valuable benefits to experiencing times of such weakness.

We learn together, through the constant interaction with others, what is right and wrong. We learn compassion for others experiencing emotional catastrophe because we can relate to them through empathy. We build character and integrity to shield us (and others) from future hypocrisies that could destroy us. And, through pain, we learn pleasure, like Virgil said in “The Aeneid.”

That’s because, when we experience great loss, those of us who refuse to give up will use our dignified defiance to transcend our circumstances. Ideally, that is the case.

There is always a way to change unfavorable situations. If we can’t go at it alone, we can do it with the help of others.

Queen told us “don’t try suicide” because the rest of the world doesn’t give a damn. Rush told us to “roll the bones” and take chances in life because nothing in this universe is guaranteed.

Everything given must be received as a gift and must not be taken for granted.

Aerosmith told us there’s light at the end of the tunnel for those of us that are suffering in their hit, “Amazing."

And, most importantly, the dignified Winston Churchill lived by the transcendent credo, “Never, never, never give up." This motto must be taken to heart.

So, cheer up and learn in this absurd little universe of unfathomable, unreasonable uncertainty. Stop thinking in pure absolutes, in black and white. Stick to the gray area where you will find joy and hopefully happiness. And, to quote the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album, “I’m with you.”

Poll Results

What did you do during Labor Day weekend?

30%

19%

Partied in Miami

Caught up on zZzZzs

Total voters: 86

30% Homework

21% Went out of town

Be sure to vote online on our latest poll: Have you ever cheated on an assignment or exam in college?

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

OPINION

7

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

8

8

ADVERTISEMENT

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

9

Looking for a change in your shopping routine?

Check out City Style Collective’s pop-up shop to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out from 6 to 11 p.m. For more information, visit citystylecollective.com.

Spotify

edge

Service alters music industry

BY TREVOR MAXIM | CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

The music industry in the U.S. changed forever this summer. Imagine being able to listen to any song for free. Now, imagine being able to do this legally and guilt-free, knowing the artists are financially compensated for your indulgence.

That is exactly what happened with the U.S. launch of the music streaming service called Spotify on July 14. The program, originating from Sweden, had been fighting to gain access to the U.S. market for at least a year.

The program can be downloaded for free, upon signing up and receiving an email invitation, with a premium option for users to upgrade for an additional $4.99 or $9.99 per month.

With the free version, users can listen to any song in the program’s library of millions as many times as they wish for the first six months. After that, each track can be played up to five times and total listening time is capped at 10 hours per month. The only real requirement for use is an active Internet connection.

The most noteworthy part about Spotify is that the artists actually get paid even if their songs are not purchased. This is made possible by advertisements both in banner form and audio form in between songs, and by users who choose to upgrade. For $4.99 per month,

advertisements are eliminated and the six-month restriction to unlimited play is lifted. Beyond that, $9.99 per month enables the mobile version of Spotify for smartphones.

The service aims to give listeners a legal alternative to online file sharing, which is largely to blame for the music industry’s declining revenue, according to a Spotify representative.

“Our biggest competitor is piracy rather than other streaming services and our goal is to offer a user experience that is higher quality, simpler and altogether better than piracy,” the representative said.

Spotify represents an inevitable progression of the music industry to an economic model where music is free, said Spotify user and UM professor Ray Sanchez.

“Now, there is no necessity to purchase music per unit,” Sanchez said. “Why should I have to pay 99 cents per track [on iTunes] when I can just go to Spotify … whenever I’m on the network?”

There have been mixed responses to Spotify from independent artists, especially those who do not have record deals as financially favorable as artists on major labels. While they still get reimbursed when their music is played, it is generally not as much as the profit a main-

stream artist would receive for the same amount of plays.

Sophomore music student and aspiring artist Dan Pellarin said the benefits of putting his music on Spotify will still outweigh the lack of payment.

“Any sensible artist who’s trying to make it would realize that the value of exposure in today’s industry is worth so much more than the value of a few dollars,” he said.

Although Sanchez said that artists are currently getting paid more on iTunes than they are through Spotify, he expects the music industry’s revenue from Spotify to grow and eventually surpass that of traditional album sales. The company has received “great support” from the music industry, including mentions of the service on Twitter by artists such as Britney Spears, Justin Bieber and John Legend, said the Spotify representative. Sanchez said the current profit model with iTunes typically allocates 70 percent of music sales directly to the artists, which comes out to approximately $7 for every $10 album sale. Spotify, on the other hand, provides much less compensation per song, but it might make up for that in the long term.

“How long does it take [for Spotify] to make up that $7?”

Sanchez said. “That’s the million-dollar question right now.”

DESIGN BY MARIAH PRICE

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

EDGE

9

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

10

LOWE ART MUSEUM

Confess, don’t repress

ADRIANNE D’ANGELO // The Miami Hurricane

SECRET’S OUT: Frank Warren brought the PostSecret tour to UM on Wednesday night. The event was held at Gusman Hall.

Warren spoke to the students, and displayed a multimedia slideshow, which featured postcards he had received throughout the years.

Warren began his project in 2004, and since then it has gained immense popularity.

COURTESY LOWE ART MUSEUM

GLIMPSE OF THE PAST: “Bali Bima in Underworld,” pictured above, is from Bima Swarga in the early 20th century. The piece is composed of ink and paint on muslin.

New mythological exhibit at the Lowe and origin, including a 19th century Chinese robe, a sixth century Greek sculpture, “Sacred Stories, Timewhich depicts a scene fealess Tales: Mythic Traditions turing Athena and a recent in World Art,” currently on metal cutout of a siren by a exhibit at the Lowe Art MuHaitian artist. seum, offers a glimpse into “Making the final seglobal mythology over 5,000 lection of art years. objects was “More c h a l l e n g i n g ,” than 20 years IF YOU GO Gerson said. “I of curatorial could only inexploration of WHERE: Lowe clude about 130 the Lowe’s rich Art Museum of them.” permanent colThe exhibit lection, which was created WHEN: Now represents some from the Lowe’s through Oct. 5,000 years of permanent col23 world art, inlection of 18,000 spired me to different pieces. organize an WHAT: 130 “I also exhibition that pieces wanted to feaillustrated conspanning ture works of nections that 5,000 years art from all culexist between tures representcultures that I ed at the Lowe found intriguin as many meing, both iconographically diums as possible. Finally, as and aesthetically, based on I was collaborating with my mythic traditions that have director and the Lowe’s five been developed by peoples consulting curators, all of world-wide,” said Denise M. whom made the selections in Gerson, associate director of their areas of expertise, coorthe Lowe and curator of the dination was, at times, a bit exhibit. complicated.”

Pieces vary in medium

BY MARGAUX HERRERA EDGE EDITOR

10

EDGE

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

11

SPORTS

6

saves made by UM goalkeeper Vikki Alonzo during the Canes’ 2-1 double overtime win over Florida Gulf Coast

348

passing yards given up by the Hurricanes defense to Maryland quarterback Danny O’Brien during Monday’s loss

FOOTBALL

24

32

COURTESY CHARLIE DEBOYACE

COUGHED UP: Maryland defensive lineman Joe Vellano returns Mike James’ fumble for a touchdown in the second quarter of UM’s loss to the Terrapins Monday night. The Hurricanes committed four turnovers on the night, including a lost fumble and two interceptions from sophomore quarterback Stephen Morris.

Harris back from suspension, will start Golden releases depth chart for Ohio State

BY AUSTEN GREGERSON SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

The quarterback competition leading up to game week against Ohio State, which Coach Al Golden promised, was cut eerily short just two days after

Miami’s 32-24 loss to Maryland.

After serving a one-game suspension, Jacory Harris was named starting quarterback for the Hurricanes’ home game against the Buckeyes on Sept. 17.

The move comes less than a day after Golden said on a teleconference call that he would evaluate both quarterbacks over the weekend before naming a starter.

“We’ll take a look at it here in this off week and determine that as we see

fit,” Golden said of the quarterback battle. “We’ll allow them to compete here Thursday through Saturday and figure it out.”

Stephen Morris left College Park, Md. having squandered an opportunity to put himself ahead of Harris for the starting role, if not secure it. Despite a competent completion percentage of 67.8, two late interceptions – including a pick-six in the final minutes – and zero Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

passing touchdowns may have lost him the chance to at least compete for the starting role.

Not that Harris has been a model of consistency over his career at UM – those tribulations have been well-documented.

Seemingly every spectacular pass made was followed by a groan-inducing lob to blanketed receivers in the past.

SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 13 THE MIAMI HURRICANE

SPORTS

11

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

12

WATER POLO

KATIE SIKORA // The Miami Hurricane

MARCO!: Members of UM’s men’s club water polo team wrestle for the ball during a scrimmage on Tuesday night. The water polo club is co-ed, consisting of 45 undergraduate and graduate students.

Close-knit group bonds in pool Team has climbed to first in state

BY ROSA ORIHUELA CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

From a distance, one can hear a whistle blowing, people shouting and a ball being thrown around. No, the players are not on a field. Instead, they can be found in the University Center (UC) pool playing water polo.

Water polo consists of a team of six field players and one goalkeeper. The object of the game is to score the most points by throwing a ball into a net defended by a goalie.

UM’s water polo team was founded by Jimena Lopez, who is now the team’s instructor. Lopez was asked to coach by her younger brother and his friends who wanted to take the sport more seriously.

The water polo team has improved

greatly over the past year. It has gone from being ranked last, to fourth in the nation. Currently, it is first in the state.

This achievement is due to the strong work ethic of the players who practice, rain or shine.

“No experience is necessary to become part of the water polo team and it is a great way to get in shape and it is a lot of fun,” junior Anthony Kanelidis said.

Kanelidis, a neuroscience major, is the team’s current president. He has been involved in water polo since his freshman year as vice-president.

Kanelidis, along with teammates Ricky Herrera and Juan Lopez, attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School where they were water polo state champions.

They have brought their love for the game to UM and carried the team to new highs.

“Water polo has taught me leadership skills, communication skills and to be a team player,” Kanelidis said.

Herrera, a junior majoring in

neuroscience, enjoys the “camaraderie in and out of the water.”

The team has over 50 members who are mostly male, but it manages to have a strong female presence. Kanita Chonecadeedumrongkul, a junior majoring in environmental engineering, enjoys playing water polo because it is a great outlet to vent frustration.

“It’s a place where you can let go of your daily frustration and just play and concentrate on the game,” she said. “Coming from out of state, it feels welcoming to be part of a team that is so close-knit like water polo.”

The water polo team is a very diverse group composed of people from all over the world who come together to play a sport they all love.

They have a tournament on Sept.

17 and 18 at UCF, and the water polo state championship will be hosted

by UM on Oct. 23 and 24. Anyone interested in joining the team can meet them Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the UC pool.

SPORTS BRIEFS

12

SPORTS

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

VOLLEYBALL

CROSS COUNTRY

The Canes will face the Rattlers of Florida A&M in the first game of the Hurricane Invitational on Thursday at 6 p.m. Miami will face off against Auburn on Friday and the Oklahoma Sooners coming on Saturday.

After opening the season at the Florida Gulf Coast University Invitational, the cross country squad will be traveling to Tampa to play in the USF Invitational on Friday.

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

Ernesto Suarez may be contacted at sports@themiamihurricane.com.

Information compiled from hurricanesports.com.

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

13

Canes using bye week to prep for OSU FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 11 Whether those concerns were completely addressed in the offseason is unknown, but the reports of a practically even battle between Harris and Morris leave doubts as to how many of those demons have truly been exorcised. But in all likelihood, the open competition and addition of offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Jedd Fisch could have only helped Harris’ progress this summer.

Without the suspension, it is possible that Harris may have earned the job outright from the onset.

In his postgame teleconference, Golden bluntly stated that the Hurricanes “need to improve … before Ohio State,” and will

“have a different team this week than last.”

Of the five players reinstated after serving their one-game suspensions, all are listed as either starting or in competition with another player for their respective roles.

Harris, linebacker Sean Spence and wide receiver Travis Benjamin all won their jobs outright. But the two defensive linemen coming back – Marcus Forston and Adewale Ojomo – will continue battling this week against senior Micanor Regis and freshman Anthony Chickillo, respectively.

The addition of Forston and Ojomo to the defensive line, even if they play as backups, will help the Hurricanes generate more pressure on the quarterback.

Maryland quarterback Danny O’Brien attempted 44 passes yet was never sacked,

and only felt pressure on a handful of occasions.

Not that all fault rests on the front seven – much of O’Brien’s efficiency was due to quick screen passes that the Miami secondary failed to stop.

But the changes to the Hurricanes over the next 10 days will stretch beyond the simple addition of experienced players. Now being able to assess their team against live competition for the first time, Golden and his coaching staff have nearly two weeks to make adjustments to their strategy to fit the personnel on hand, or find the players most capable of executing their schemes.

The Buckeyes routed Akron during their first game at home, 42-0, and early on showed nothing reminiscent of last year’s

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

team that thoroughly defeated the Canes in Columbus. Though Ohio State also missed eight players because of suspensions, only the Buckeye defense consistently performed at the level expected against lesser-tier opponents.

The “IneligiBowl,” as it has been cheekily-dubbed, will be the first time for both Miami and Ohio State to see what exactly they are capable of this season.

Without qualification, the Miami team that took the field against Maryland will be the worst iteration of the team all year, both due to player suspensions and coaching ignorance. As unknowns persist early on, look for this game to clear up many, if not most, questions that still hang around the Hurricanes.

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

SPORTS

13

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

14

14

ADVERTISEMENT

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

15

dear ...

Dear V: Put the burning beast to bed...

, I have a huge problem that has been getting in the way of my everyday life. My RA suggested I contact you with my situation in hopes that you’ll be able to help. I came to college as a virgin, but now after being here for only a few weeks I’ve slept with six girls. I feel like I’m cool, but the thing is, I’ve hated it every time and worst of all it stings like hell down there after I cum. Is this normal? What should I do? And why do people enjoy this? Help!

Clueless and in Pain Dear Abstinence-Only Sex Education, “…it stings like hell down there after I cum. Is this normal?” Are you serious? When you first tugged on your willy in sixth grade, did it sting then? If so, you have a major bone to pick with your parents, who forgot to inform you that you may have been born with the sex-ed equivalent

of the “Cavity Creeps.” How can you even entertain the possibility that this “stinging” is normal? That’s like being in the punch line at Jonestown and asking your neighbor, “Are you supposed to violently convulse whenever you drink fruit punch?” Come on man, who taught your sex-ed class? Bonzo the Chimp? Seriously, get to the clinic. In the meantime, you need to stop having sex NOW, and call EVERYONE you had sex with and tell them to release the Prisoners of War they’re currently holding captive.

Dude, you have an STD. You’re not “cool,” but obviously your thumb is so far off of the pulse of reality that the “Son of Sam” killer is calling you delusional. I hate to roast you like this, but come on, if you’re going to try to play the Wilt Chamberlain game (not that “basketball” one), you need to know the rules first. I responded to a post like this about a week ago, so refer to that for my thoughts on promiscuity and the risks therein, but in the mean time check into the Health Center and have your decks swabbed.

There are these things called condoms; you should check them out. They work great for preventing STDs, unless

you’re allergic to latex, in which case you can either get some made of polyurethane or sheepskin. However, the sheepskin ones don’t protect against STDs and, in a way, wearing one means you’re technically sodomizing a sheep (this isn’t rural Scotland).

Let’s address one more thing. You hated it every time?

Is this Jerry Fallwell-esque Christian guilt? I mean, if you hate it, or feel guilty, then stop doing it. Are you gay? I don’t mean that to be pejorative, but if you hate sex with a woman, maybe play on the other team once. You might enjoy it more. Usually if I hate something I don’t repeat it FIVE more times, but maybe I’m old-fashioned. Try finding someone you care about. Try monogamy. Maybe you won’t feel so horrible because it will mean something to you. Regardless, good luck, seriously get checked and don’t keep your partners in the dark.

Now give yourself a round of applause, V

GOT AN ACHY, BREAKY HEART? WRITE TO DEARV@THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM FOR ADVICE.

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

DEAR V

15

MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14”

Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN

MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK

16

8:30 p.m. • Hecht Stanford Bridge Why go off campus to have fun when the fun can come to you?

Come cool off as Alpha Phi Alpha and Canes Night Live bring you “Midnight Delights”. This event will be one you won’t want to miss! There will be free ice cream, giveaways and even a DJ! So be sure to bring your friends and dance and be social all night long! For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

www.miami.edu/calendar Football Bus Tickets UC Info Desk Stickers to ride the free student buses to the OSU football game on 9/17 are available at the UC info desk starting today, and will be available until 5pm on 9/14. Stickers are required to board the buses. Buses for home football games depart for the stadium 3 hours before kickoff and the last bus leaves the Coral Gables campus at kickoff time. Admission to the stadium student section is firstcome, first-served; the student gates are closed at the end of the first quarter OR whenever the available student seats fill up. The first bus leaves from the stadium and returns back to the campus starting at halftime and buses will run continuously as they fill up. The last bus leaves the stadium 45 minutes after the game ends.

Thursday, Sept. 8 Patio Jams featuring Bachaco 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 Bachaco. For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

Women’s Volleyball vs.

Florida A&M 6:00 p.m. • Knight Sports Complex Come support your Lady ‘Canes as they take on the Florida A&M Rattlers!

Coverage available via GameTracker and WVUM 90.5 FM.

Friday, Sept. 9 Women’s Volleyball vs.

Auburn 7:00 p.m. • Knight Sports Complex Come support your Lady ‘Canes as they take on Auburn! Coverage available via GameTracker and WVUM 90.5 FM.

Cosford Cinema Presents: Rebirth 7:00 p.m. • Cosford Cinema From the tragedy and devastation of September 11th an astounding resilience and strength emerged as documented by filmmaker Jim Whitaker in Rebirth. In the decade following the fateful event, Whitaker followed the years of dedication to rebuild and re-

member. Capturing the life and experience of five people impacted by the tragedy, Rebirth is a deeply intimate and uplifting tale of human perseverance.

Saturday, Sept. 10 Women’s Volleyball vs.

Oklahoma 7:00 p.m. • Knight Sports Complex Come support your Lady ‘Canes as they take on Oklahoma! Coverage available via GameTracker and WVUM 90.5 FM.

CAC Presents: Rango 10:00 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff; starring Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant.

Sunday, Sept. 11 FEC Welcome Back Picnic 9:30 a.m. • Bill Baggs State Park -Meet at Ponce Garage Come out and join your favorite Cuban Canes for a picnic and beach day!

We will be meeting in Ponce Garage at 9:30 in the morning to carpool over to El Farito (The lighthouse for our non-Spanish speaking friends). There we will have Pan con Lechon (Cuban Bread and Pork ) for everyone to enjoy, as well as Dominoes, Beach Games and a lot of fun! Come to UC 205 or email fec@miami.edu for more information!

10th Anniversary of 9/11 Ceremony 7:30 p.m. • UC Rock To mark the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks, the University of Miami will partake in a moment of silence. Please join our campus community and other guests during a ceremony to honor thousands of people affected ten years ago in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in rural Pennsylvania. Free parking available at the Pavia Garage.

CAC Presents Rango 8:00 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Rango is an ordinary chameleon who accidentally winds up in the town of Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West in desperate need of a new sheriff; starring Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant.

CNL’s Pajama Party

Monday, September 12th • 7:00 p.m. Bank United Center Soledad O’Brien, CNN anchor, special correspondent, author of The Next Big Story: My Journey Through the Land of Possibilities, and host of In America, will speak and screen portions of her latest documentary, In Her Corner: Latino in America, on film is the second in a series by CNN on how Latinos are reshaping communities across the U.S. For additional information contact Multicultural Student Affairs at 305-284-2855. The event is free and open to the UM community.

Friday, September 16th • 9:00 p.m. Wellness Center Bring your friends and your favorite teddy bear to the biggest pajama party ever! There will be snacks, drinks, and even a special appearance by Sebastian in his PJ’s! First the classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off will be shown and shortly followed by the hit new comedy Horrible Bosses! Valid Cane ID required for entry. Pillows and Blankets are welcome, drinks are not. For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

ADVERTISEMENT

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Sept. 8 - Sept. 11, 2011

Next week...

An Evening with CNN’s Soledad O’Brien

Got an event that you would like to see posted in the ad?

Please submit your information at least two weeks in advance to STUDENT-ACTIVITIES@MIAMI.EDU. 16

Sebastian suggests...

‘Canes Calendar

Midnight Delights