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STUDENT ORGANIZATION

UProv takes center stage with new members

Fresh faces hone skills, to grow with the team

BY NICOLE WEBSTER SENIOR NEWS WRITER

While many students spent their Saturdays at the football game, some others chose to practice their improv skills.

The University of Miami’s improv comedy team, UProv, recruited new members during Labor Day weekend and had the semester’s first rehearsal on Saturday.

In improv comedy, performances are made up on the spot rather than scripted or fully rehearsed. Actors learn techniques that train them to think of ideas spontaneously.

“UProv’s first rehearsal was focused on integrating the new members and learning the basics for successful improv comedy. The fundamentals include teamwork, trust and opening up to team members,” said Tim Whelan, the team’s coach.“We’re so excited to see fresh faces and new people with so many creative ideas,” he said.

The first few rehearsals will focus on establishing this open atmosphere. Later rehearsals will train team members on essential improv skills such as reacting on instinct, character development and storytelling.

“Since our first performance is so soon, we’re hoping to prepare a few games that include the audience just so people see how fun improv can be,” Whelan said.

UProv’s first performance will be held on Sept. 20 during Poetry Slam. The location has not yet been decided.

Auditions took place on the third floor of the Student Activities Center. Whelan led the auditions with help from all seven current team members.

There were nine students who showed up to the auditions, a larger group than Whelan expected. The verdict on who would be invited to join was a team decision.

“Somehow we have to narrow all these people down to one, two or three people,” said Trent Seale, a UProv member.

The newest members of the team are Leo Thorp, Ryan Rebagay and Tim Kohn.

Improv comedy is not just about being funny. Whelan used various drama exercises that were designed to keep participants involved.

“We want to see how well you work as a team,” he said. “When you’re on stage, you can’t discuss what you’re thinking. You have to trust your team members.”

No experience was necessary to audition.

Students like junior Leo Thorp saw the auditions as an opportunity for a musical composition major to gain a skill.

“I am here to explore the outer reaches of my comfort zone,” he said. “This could apply to other areas like jazz because you have to improvise a lot.”

After about an hour of auditions, the laughter in the room subsided as students left to attend a barbecue, leaving the current team members to deliberate.

UProv, the selected name for the improv team, was founded last spring. Whelan wanted to establish a student organization after he noticed that there was an interest to perform improv comedy.

HALLEE MELTZER // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER PREPPING TO PLAY: Students warm up for UProv and QuantUM’s production auditions by playing a name memorization game in the Student Activities Center on Sept. 2.

“We got a lot of really positive feedback right away,” he said.

There were nine original cast members, and the team started performing after two weeks of practice.

Last semester, the team performed at two on-campus events. Whelan hopes to organize at least five performances this semester.

Since he is graduating this year, Whelan said he is very excited to have a full year to work with the team.

“My main priority is to make sure there is a legacy left behind when I graduate,” he said.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Poetry Slam WHERE: TBA WHEN: 8 p.m. Sept. 20 For more information, visit facebook.com/UProv or email Tim Whelan at t.whelan@umiami.edu.

FINANCE

My Scholarship Profile provides more aid options Survey links students with donor funds

BY ASHLEY MCBRIDE SENIOR NEWS WRITER

Before the start of the semester, students received an email notification from the Office of Financial Assistant Services (OFAS) unveiling “My Scholarship Profile.”

The system aims to compile additional information that students do not already provide on similar financial forms, like FAFSA, to receive financial aid at UM. “We didn’t have anything in our system that houses information beyond those applications,” said Joanne Brown, the associate director of financial aid. “This allows us to 2

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pick up those other qualities, so that when we receive donor scholarships that provide certain criteria for students to qualify, we are better at finding those student populations.”

The new feature, which can be found on CaneLink, consists of a questionnaire to find out more about students’ involvements in campus organizations, religious affiliation and disabilities, among others.

Sophomore Te’Quan Taylor finds the addition of My Scholarship Profile a benefit for new students.

“I think it’s a great service for freshmen and incoming students, so that they can be more aware of scholarships available to them,” Taylor said.

However, some students like junior T’Jhana Lynn have not found the feature

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helpful. She filled out the questionnaire after she receiving email announcement.

“It honestly didn’t tell me much,” she said. “I wish there was more communication about it, maybe advising meetings to make it more personal.”

Students should take note that simply filling out the profile does not guarantee notification or reward of a scholarship. It’s just a way for OFAS to compile characteristics about students in order to make it easier to identify students who qualify for certain scholarships.

My Scholarship Profile is also only available to degree-seeking undergraduate students.

The database will remain open for students until Oct. 1. When advisers receive donor funds with specific requirements, the

OFAS will identify students that fulfill the donors’ criteria and eventually select a student.

“It will enhance the process of how we make use of our donor funds and help students,” Brown said.

FOR MORE INFORMATION WHERE: CaneLink Student Home under Personal Information WHEN: Students can update the the end of each semester.

For more information, email a scholarships.ofas@miami.edu.

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Controversial overpass cleared for construction

U.S. 1 overpass to be completed by 2015

BY RIANNA HIDALGO STAFF WRITER

After several hurdles, plans for a pedestrian bridge that will allow UM students to cross U.S. 1 well above speeding cars and distracted drivers are finally concrete.

All legal and budget issues have been resolved, and Miami-Dade County is now in the process of finalizing the design before construction commences. The Mediterranean-style bridge will stretch from University Station to Mariposa Court, landing students by popular destinations like T.G.I. Friday’s and Bagel Emporium.

County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to allow the county to take possession of Mariposa Court from the city of Coral Gables on July 2, clearing the way for the $6 million project to ensue.

Commissioner Xavier Suarez, who sponsored the resolution, said in an email that he promised to monitor the progress of the bridge through to completion.

Although the bridge is a county project and UM is not involved in funding or construction, Student Government (SG) and UM administrators have been pushing for the bridge for years, citing eight students who have been killed or seriously injured crossing U.S. 1 since 1989.

SG President Bhumi Patel said the bridge was the first issue she took on after being elected and that she is one in a long line of SG members who have pursued it since 2005 when UM student Ashley Kelly was struck and killed by an SUV that ran a red light.

Patel spoke to city commissioners in May and attended the county commission meeting alongside President Donna E. Shalala in July.

“As far as I know, at this point it’s out of our hands,” Patel said. “I’m just excited that we’re finally going to get it, and that campus will be a safer place for students.”

Albert Hernandez, assistant director of engineering, planning and development for MiamiDade Transit, said he expects construction to start at the end of 2014 and wrap up by the end of 2015. The county will need to complete the final redesign, which involves small structural changes, acquire permits and procure a contractor before then.

Getting the project off the ground was no easy task. Plans have been halted repeatedly, first due to budget issues in 2008, then again when the owner of the University Centre strip mall refused a $1.8 million offer from Miami-Dade County for five parking spots needed to land the bridge.

The impasse prompted SG to hold a press conference and circulate a petition that garnered more than 2,700 signatures, but the county has sidestepped the problem with a strategy that doesn’t involve University Centre.

Mariposa Court will be reduced from three to two lanes, narrowing the road and creating space for a wider sidewalk where the bridge can land. The current left-turn and right-turn lanes will be combined into a dual-purpose lane that will feed cars onto U.S. 1 in both directions.

Once the road is restructured and the bridge is in place, the existing crosswalk will be closed to pedestrians and they will have to climb stairs or take the elevator up to the bridge to cross.

Hernandez recalled thinking at one point that the bridge might not happen, but he didn’t want to give up.

“I told my staff, ‘Hey, listen, before we abandon this, we need to take a very strong look,’ ” he said. “We’ve got to think outside the box, and we’ve got to see what opportunities there

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BRIDGING THE GAP: er eight years of hurdles, the overpass on U.S. 1 connecting UM’s Gables campus and Mariposa Court was approved by county commissioners in July.

might be to fit the bridge maybe within the public right of way.”

Hernandez was more than happy with what they came up with. He estimated that the bridge will save the county about $1 million and believes it might actually improve traffic because the time that currently goes to pedestrians can be used to clear the queue of cars waiting to turn onto U.S. 1.

“We really actually feel that the silver lining is that it’s a better solution than having it at the shopping center,” Hernandez said.

During construction, pedestrians may have to be rerouted temporarily.

Freshman Gabriella Arancio said she crosses the intersection about four times a week to go to CVS and is looking forward to using the bridge

PHOTO BY KRISTI TOWNSEND // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER CHEERING ON THE CANES: Sophomores Krissy Brown, Ariel Adams and Esi Hayfron-Benjamin perform with the Sunsations dance team at the pep rally on Friday in anticipation of Saturday’s game against UF.

UM/UF PEP RALLY

Last Friday was the #BeatUF pep rally where students rallied behind the Canes before their game against the Florida Gators. Cat 5 fired up the crowd by giving away white T-shirts with head coach Al Golden’s iconic orange tie on it.

Missed the action at the pep rally? Check out Giselle Espinales’ story on themiamihurricane.com/tmhtv.

SAFETY FAIR

The Annual Safety Fair will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday on the UC Rock sponsored by the UMPD and the Florida Department of Transportation. The event will focus on educating students about the new state law that will take place Oct. 1 banning cell phone texting for drivers of motor vehicles.

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because she feels like she can’t trust the walk signal.

“It feels like the sign is fake, honestly, like cars are always coming at me,” she said. “It says to walk, but I feel like you have to use your better judgment.”

Pat Whitely, vice president of student affairs, said the university community will be kept informed of progress and any obstacles that happen to arise, although she doesn’t anticipate any.

For his part, Hernandez is cautiously optimistic after more than a decade of working toward the bridge.

“It’s very satisfying, but I don’t want to celebrate too much,” he said. “I’ll do the celebrating when this thing is built.”

Students have a three-strike policy if they forget their cards, allowing them to sign in with a valid photo ID and C number up to three times.

LISA LING TO SPEAK

The location for “Open Heart, Open Mind” presented by acclaimed journalist Lisa Ling has been changed to the Fieldhouse.

Ling will speak at UM’s 2013 Fall Convocation at 4 p.m. Monday. Tickets can be requested at lisaling.eventbrite. com with the password “lisaling2013.”

Ashley Martinez may be emailed amartinez@themiamihurricane.com.

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Welcome to brotherhood BRING ON THE BIDS: Seniors Jordan Livingston, Michaela Hennessy and junior Seth Furman cheer for the newest members of Alpha Epsilon Pi at Interfraternity Council’s ernoon at the Rock. The event presented the 15 fraternities in IFC with their newest members. Students who accepted bids signed their letter in the Student Activities Center before walking to the Rock to reveal their decisions.

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SG works toward a year full of completed initiatives

Student Government hits the ground running, keeps going

BY JORDAN COYNE COPY CHIEF

Two weeks into school, and Student Government (SG) already has a laundry list of completed initiatives meeting students’ requests from last year.

Completed initiatives include a redesign of Cane Cards, a smoke-free campus, a supply vending machine in Richter Library, outdoor seating at Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall, blocking off the seal outside the bookstore and Freshman Walk, an event similar to Senior Walk, but instead freshmen took a lap around Sun Life Stadium’s field at the first home game of the season against Florida Atlantic.

During the spring election, the Power of U administration’s main three platforms consisted of the Freshman Leadership Council (FLC), allCanes Radio being moved to the Rathskeller, and fostering opportunities for students to intern abroad.

The team consisting of President Bhumi Patel, Vice President Justin Borroto and Treasurer Robert Chiste was inaugurated in April. In those first few months, they successfully passed the FLC during one of the last Senate meetings of the year and began immediate implemention.

“People are excited about [FLC],” Borroto said. “The things that we set precedents for now are kind of how the shape of it is going to look in the future. Making sure that the foundation of that is really strong is going to be my biggest thing.”

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According to SG press secretary Adam Orshan, no updates were available regarding the latter two initiatives as of Wednesday.

Other ongoing projects include free or subsidized metro passes for students needing to travel to other campuses, an outdoor fitness court and a solid design-a-course system.

With other changes being implemented all over campus, Borroto is excited that SG is attacking their list of initiatives. “[We’re] capitalizing off of all the energy off of campus … and bottling that up and running with it,” he said. “For all of the big ticket items, we have a game plan for how it’s going to go down or a good concrete foundation so that we can see it come to fruition by the end of the year.”

Additionally, the Eco Agency, led by Kamal Daghastani, is working on their own list of tasks for the semester.

“Our main group projects are Lucid, an energy-monitoring dashboard … recycling bins on campus, and trying to get education of sea level rise as well as different alternative energies on campus,” he said.

The team is working with administration to place recycling bins with informative stickers in each classroom and residential college by Thanksgiving. They also hope to expand their solar power charging stations, currently located outside of Richter Library, to gliders around campus. Additionally they hope to coordinate with the greater community of Miami on the High Water Line Project to showcase the effects of sea-level rise on the Coral Gables campus in December.

“This is our second year in existence, and the first year went amazingly well,” Daghastani said. “There’s a new shift in perception of sustainability, and a lot of students are coming in now with a lot of great ideas.”

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SG INITIATIVES COMPLETED INTIATIVES

Cane Card redesign

Smoke-free campus

Supply vending machines

Freshman Walk event

ONGOING INTIATIVES

Free or subsidized Metro passes Recycling bins in classrooms and residential colleges

An outdoor

An improved Design-A-Course system

Expand solar-charging stations

Demonstrate level rise on the Gables campus

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OPINION speak UP DO YOU THINK INTERNET ACCESS IS A HUMAN RIGHT?

Internet access should be a basic human right because everyone deserves to know what is going on around them; what’s going on in the world.

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Internet access is a basic human right. It’s one that can cult to provide to people. On a global scale, it would be a lot cult.

I do not believe Internet access is a human right since it’s a service. It is something that should be paid for just like any other consumer product.

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Connectivity is a crucial right Every person on campus has access to WirelessCanes. We can surf the Internet using laptops and connect to Wi-Fi on our smartphones. We also have hundreds of computers at our disposal.

UM students don’t need to worry about the cost of Internet, how much data they can use, or how to go about gathering information. But five billion people on this planet can’t say the same.

Two weeks ago, Facebook asked the question heard around the world: Is connectivity a human right? Founder Mark Zuckerberg thinks it is, and that’s why his company has set out on a longterm mission to connect everyone on the planet via the Internet.

Adopted by the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, “Everyone has the right to ... seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media ...”

Most people in the United States use the Internet everyday – perhaps every hour – to seek out information and communicate

with others. It’s considered an extension of free expression. Take that away from Americans and there would be an uproar. But they also have their basic needs met.

People in developing countries are concerned less about access to the Internet and more about access to clean water, food and shelter. Thus, this may not be the most pressing issue of our generation, but it is one worth addressing.

Zuckerberg says that the global knowledge economy – one that is based on intellectual capital – is the reason why this effort is so important. The Internet creates jobs and company gains, contributing to the gross domestic product.

More importantly, Internet technology, social networks in particular, helps us connect and communicate more effectively. This leads to greater understanding of and respect for other cultures. It also makes people aware of problems in the world and gives them the ability to learn how to fix them.

It’s easy to see why certain governments around the globe

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would be opposed to such an idea.

Knowledge is power. And undemocratic institutions would be fearful of an increase in knowledge.

Consider the Arab Spring.

Media outlets and political experts say that the Internet spawned the revolutions in the Middle East.

Access to foreign messages and the ability to share these new ideas on the Internet sparked protests.

This is a perfect example of why connectivity should be increased. Knowledge may be power, but knowledge is also freedom: the freedom to improve the world around you, through innovations that are a boon to the GDP or starting your own revolution.

Yes, Facebook, connectivity is a human right. We’re thankful for the Internet access that allowed us to log onto your webpage, read the letter from Zuckerberg, and gain the knowledge to realize that.

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Saturday’s win brings fans to tears remember the day my acceptance letter arrived in the mail. I was too nervous to open the envelope, so I handed it to my younger brother so he could read it and tell me the news. I was in.

I’ll never forget how we reacted. We jumped up and down and giggled a la Patrick and Spongebob.

STEPHANIE PARRA But the giggles turned to happy tears. Fast-forward almost four years, and my brother and I are both enrolled at the University of Miami. For us, two first-generation college students, the school has introduced us to the ways and importance of following collegiate tradition.

I’m proud of my school. And I’m proud of what it’s accomplished since I first began college at UM in 2010.

Since then, we’ve climbed the U.S. News rankings and become first in Florida. We built a multimillion-dollar

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structure other schools could only dream of, and we’ve stood tall throughout all the trouble with NCAA allegations.

Given all that pride, you won’t be surprised to hear that I shed tears again at the end of Saturday’s game against UF. As a freshman, I remember reporting for The Miami Hurricane about the rivals’ apple of discord, the War Canoe Trophy. I remember wondering what its fate would be after this year’s game. It’s ours for good.

Not because we won, but because it’s already ours. And also because we won. Just kidding, it was going to stay ours anyway.

So, at the end of the game, while everyone sang about our southern sun and sky blue water, I stood there crying tears of joy. I got goosebumps while staring at the scoreboard and the smiles on faces of students around me. I couldn’t be prouder to be a Miami Hurricane.

Stephanie Parra is a senior majoring in journalism and political science.

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ew UM students can describe an early morning in Miami. At 7 a.m., the sun glows invitingly, dancing with the warmth it will share throughout the day.

My roommate and I are two of the few early-waking students on campus.

ALYSSA In fact, we are both regularly JACOBSON alive and kicking – actually cookSENIOR ing and working – by 7:30 a.m.

COLUMNIST Yes, rub your eyes and clear the morning gunk out: I said 7:30 in the morning.

Although this is not a one-time occurrence in our apartment, so many students never see morning’s light, much less afternoon’s.

Granted, UM students were willing to rise at the ungodly hour of 4 a.m. Saturday to tailgate and display their team spirit, but this is a rarity.

The weekend before last, I attended an “early” weekend meeting for a club. The meeting began at 9:30 a.m. and concluded at 12:30 p.m.

Club members’ typical response to the news that they’d have to be up so early: “Can’t we make it any later?” No, it couldn’t. Thus, many rationalized with themselves, “At least I can use the rest of the day to sleep.”

Students aren’t using their time to enjoy the college experience wisely. Rather, they are spending more time either sleeping or complaining about lack of sleep.

College is supposed to be the best time of our lives. But four years of hibernation or vampire-like habits can’t possible be the “best time.”

The rest of the world wakes up at 7 a.m. to start the workday. How are these students going to adjust into the workforce? It’s time for a wake up call.

While many students may not be aware of it, there is actually a named disorder for sleeping too much. It’s called hypersomnia. The term classifies a large group of disorders related to excessive daytime sleepiness.

But I will not take the blame when your professor fails to recognize this as a valid reason for not having come to class.

If you care to be diagnosed, the Stanford sleepiness scale is a frequently used subjective measurement of sleepiness.

It is clear why college students complain about the day passing so quickly when they consider waking up at noon to be “early.”

Students who complain about lack of time and sleep – yet spend the entire day sleeping – may want to consider allocating at least one night a week for a good rest. It’s not that hard to avoid working into the early mornings like a nocturnal hamster.

Yes, I understand your Grove nights are an imperative component of your weekly routine – and “Grove days” would not be nearly as cool.

But we must focus on changing these detrimental sleeping habits to remain sane and healthy and to achieve a smooth transition into the real world. The snooze button won’t save you then.

Alyssa Jacobson is a junior majoring in advertising and political science.

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Learn the meaning of the F word

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f you were to ask someone, “Do you believe in defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women?” most people – including men – would respond, “Of course.”

But go up to someone and ask, “Are you a feminist?” and most people – even women – will say something closer to, “Umm, I don’t think so,” despite the fact that both questions mean the same

thing.

Why is it that a movement that stands for equal gender rights has such a negative stigma among our generation? Most people believe that it is a battle that has already been won.

Those same people perceive feminism as an antimale rampage that makes women out to be the victim and think that if we stop pointing out injustices, then the injustices do not exist. They could not be more wrong.

I never considered myself a feminist until recently. It first started when I observed a difference between a friend’s sense of humor and my own. She is one of the funniest people I’ve ever met, but she draws a line when it comes to comedy.

She’d never smile when someone mentioned they “raped that test.” And she wouldn’t indulge in lighthearted debates that began with generalized statements such as, “It’s because girls are so dramatic.”

I noticed the kinds of actors and TV characters she admired and questioned her on her choices. Why would you admire Catelyn Stark over Daenerys Targaryen from “Game of Thrones” or Betty Draper over Don Draper from “Mad Men?” Through her everyday actions, she made me aware of the disparity in the treatment of males and females in our society.

As I delved deeper into this seemingly hidden issue in our society, it took me no time to see the injustices around the world taking place today against

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women. Women in Saudi Arabia are legally prohibited from driving a vehicle. Women in Dubai are raped, then charged by the government for having extramarital sex. Girls in Africa skip class or drop out of school because of their menstruation and often resort to using rags, newspaper or bark as a substitute for pads and tampons.

Taking a stand against these issues should make anyone proud to be a feminist. And while these international issues make contemporary gender issues in the U.S. seem insignificant, they are not. Changing the way we speak and behave at home can affect the importance we give to more extreme issues abroad.

Awareness is the start of eliminating injustice in society. Feminism aims to expose truths and bring awareness to issues that most are not aware of. Why would anyone be ashamed to be a part of something like that?

Yes, I am a feminist. I no longer smile when someone tells me they “raped that test” because I know that, somewhere in the world, there are girls being raped at that moment.

And I won’t laugh when someone jokes that women can’t drive because, even without scientific proof, there are parts of the world that have made it illegal for women to do so.

Ask yourself one thing: What are some real, quantifiable differences between men and women, aside from the anatomical and biological distinctions? The longer you take to answer that question, the more aware you’ll become of the false stereotypes placed on gender by our society.

Feminism is something we can all stand behind.

Maybe the label needs to change in order for it to resonate on a wider scale. Better yet, mainstream ideals should change for the better, subsequently giving the word a new meaning – one that has less to do with burned bras and more to do with setting fire to ignorance.

Amilynn Soto is a senior majoring in advertising and psychology.

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Top places to get your techno on in Miami

BY MORGAN COLEMAN CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

It blares during campus events and from cars stuck in U.S. 1 traffic. It creates the ambiance in frozen yogurt shops and clothing boutiques. It emanates from almost every bar between Homestead and Bal Harbour. It becomes the heartbeat of the city for the month of March. “It” is techno and, love it or hate it, it’s everywhere.

Before graduating from UM, most students will probably know someone who does (or did) consider themselves a DJ: they pirated a copy of Ableton Live, passed out 100 flyers, “spun” at a few small bars in South Miami, maybe even Coconut Grove, and BOOM! A DJ is born.

With so many up-and-coming DJs, it is inevitable that a lot of Miami’s techno is going to be mediocre at best. With a discerning ear, curious mind and wandering feet, some of the city’s best electronic venues and artists can be discovered.

“On the one hand, you have a big European presence and influence … and then on

the other hand you have the cheesy-as-hell bottle poppers,” said SpinnZinn, a local DJ who has been working professionally in clubs like Space and Treehouse for more than seven years.

He agrees that Miami’s electronic music scene varies dramatically.

“It’s an interesting mix,” he said. “But if you search hard enough, you can find that ‘#qualitytechno’ sound.”

There are a handful of venues to catch local DJs who have made a name for themselves in this city. Some locals, like Uchi, consider Miami to be “one of the hubs of dance music.”

From the “moody minimal techno” Uchi plays to the “techno and tech house with minimalistic elements” played by SpinnZinn, this dance music hub we call home has enough venues to satisfy any techno craving.

SPACE With three huge rooms and a rare 24hour liquor license, Space has been one of the

pillars of downtown nightlife for more than 13 years.

Outside is a typical “warehouse-goneclub,” but the inside is one of few venues that consistently delivers techno and house music well into the following day, often with closing times after noon.

This lavishly outfitted venue is guaranteed to be packed on any weekend night and has featured big-name DJs such as David Guetta, Danny Tenaglia and Deep Dish.

Space is located at 34 NE 11th St. TREEHOUSE Amid the hustle and bustle of Miami Beach tourist traps is Treehouse, a moderately sized, casual venue for underground electronic music.

Being much less posh than Space and LIV, Treehouse is a bit off the beaten path.

To keep things fresh, decor changes regularly and the theme will change ranging from hiphop to techno to Latin music.

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While the ambiance is casual, the drink prices are not exactly student-friendly.

Treehouse is located at 323 23rd St. THE ELECTRIC PICKLE Inside of a modest, typical Midtown building lies The Electric Pickle, describing itself as “an intimate, liquor-fueled love machine, designed as a forum for creative expression and cross-cultural exploration, geared towards the discerning music enthusiast.”

The two-story venue, simply referred to as The Pickle by regulars, is intimately designed for a capacity of 300 people divided between two rooms and an outdoor patio. With underground favorites like Nicolas Jaar and Mount Kimbie gracing the custom Dynacord sound system and an atmosphere defined by a giant, circular light fixture that pulses with the music, it’s understandable why this place is one of the most popular bars in Wynwood.

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Brit bands release stellar albums

BY NICKY DIAZ MANAGING EDITOR

BY MADELYN PAQUETTE CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Considering Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus have taken over the U.S. radio waves for a bit, it might be good to take a break and dive into a different scene. Luckily, The 1975 and the Arctic Monkeys have come to the rescue. Both English indie rock bands have just released albums, which are easily the best of the year so far.

The 1975’s self-titled debut album is sex-driven and gives off a surreal vibe with sick guitar riffs and powerful vocals. Some of the poppier songs on the album – like “Chocolate” and “Girls” – will easily make their way onto the radio.

The lyrics are strong on every track; the band – vocalist and guitarist Matthew Healy, guitarist Adam Hann, drummer George Daniel and bassist Ross MacDonald – wrote the entire album themselves. Most of the tracks feature dialogue in their lyrics and focus on girls “with a face from a movie scene or a magazine.”

The album opens with an introduction, “The 1975,” that eases listeners into their one-of-a-kind sound. The following track, “The City,” is a bit rockier than the other songs on the record. When you first hear Healy’s voice, you might be thrown off. His accent makes his vocals unique; the lyrics sound a bit slurred and his style is attention-grabbing.

The next song, “M.O.N.E.Y.,” takes you back to the band’s laidback sound; it’s like MGMT but 20 times better.

“Chocolate” and “Sex” are highlights on the album. After listening to a few songs, you’ll realize just how much innuendo is scattered throughout each track. Lyrics like “Use your hands and my spare time/We’ve got one thing in common/ It’s this tongue of mine” aren’t exactly subtle.

Some of the other notable tracks on the album are “Girls,” “She Way Out” and “Heart Out;” all are a bit poppier than some of the other tracks you’ll find on “The 1975,” but they’re catchy and addictive. “Heart Out” has an ‘80s vibe and clever lyrics like “Push your lack of chest out/Look at my hair/Gotta love the way you love yourself.” The guitar riff in “Girls” will be stuck in your head for days; there’s no doubt that the track should be a single.

“Robbers” is one of the strongest tracks on the album.

You can hear the emotion in Healy’s vocals, especially in the last few lines. “I’ll give you one more time/We’ll give you one more fight/One more line – there’ll be a riot cause I know you,” he sings.

The interludes on the album – “12” and “An Encounter” – are hauntingly beautiful, as is the last track “Is There Somebody Who Can Watch You.” With such a strong debut album, it’ll be impressive to see how The 1975 tops it with their sophomore album.

Once you’ve listened to “The 1975” a few times through – and trust me, you will – download “AM” by the Arctic Monkeys. You won’t regret it.

Lead singer Alex Turner has admitted to emulating the Velvet Underground’s album name, “VU,” for the group’s fifth album. But that’s the only unoriginal thing you’ll find on this record.

The album kicks off with “Do I Wanna Know?” the second single off “AM.” It’s a little different than their usual sound, but just like past records Turner makes sure to keep the typical sexy Arctic Monkeys sound. “It’s just I’m constantly on the cusp of trying to kiss you/I don’t know if you feel the same as I do,” he sings.

The following track, “R U Mine?” is similar to past records. The contrast of the heavy sound and the falsetto backing vocals is flawless.

“One for the Road” – similar to “My Propeller” and “Crying Lightning” off the band’s third album, “Humbug” – is a little darker than the previous tracks. The chorus is sexier than Turner himself (a difficult feat, if you ask me).

If you weren’t already jealous of Turner’s girlfriend, actress Arielle Vandenberg, you will be now. The next song, “Arabella,” was written for her; the title combines her name and Barbarella from the 1968 science-fiction movie of the same name, who is referenced in the song. “Arabella” as well as the next track, “I Want It All,” aren’t as dark as “One for the Road” but you can still hear a major rock influence.

“No. 1 Party Anthem” and “Mad Sounds” are the slowest songs on the album. The former references waiting for that one song to play at the party you’re at. “Mad Sounds” has a ‘70s vibe to it as does the following track, “Fireside.” This next song talks about a relationship. “But I just can’t help manage to get through the day without thinking of you lately,” he sings.

“Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” experiments with R&B sounds a little more than the other tracks on “AM.” It’s followed by “Snap Out of It” and “Knee Socks,” which lean more toward indie rock.

The Arctic Monkeys finish off “AM” with “I Wanna Be Yours,” which has that R&B/rock vibe the band has managed to perfect on this album. What makes this synthesis so great is that the group isn’t afraid to experiment and, considering it’s hard for the Arctic Monkeys to fail, that’s good news for listeners.

‘AM’

‘THE 1975’

ARCTIC MONKEYS

THE 1975

RELEASE DATE: Sept. 2 PRODUCER: James Ford, Ross Orton LABEL: Domino

RELEASE DATE: Monday PRODUCER: Mike Crossey, The 1975 LABEL: Dirty Hit/Polydor

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Two men. Twenty characters. One Texas community bursting with personality, gossip and a touch of satirical insanity. If you’re looking for a light evening full of laughs and wacky antics, there’s no greater town than Tuna. The Pelican Playhouse takes its audiences on a delightful romp through this eccentric locale in its lively production of “Greater Tuna.”

“Greater Tuna” is the first in a series of comedic plays about the fictional town, and originally debuted in 1981 in Austin, Texas. Over the past 30 years, it has become a community theater staple nationwide. The Pelican Playhouse’s production comes equipped with a backstory that is as unlikely as it is heart-warming. The featured actors, Ralph Wakefield and Christopher Chisholm, were college friends who were cast in a professional production of the same show in 1983, but were forced to decline the gig by familial obligations. Now, 30 years later, they were finally able to fulfill that deferred dream.

Yet another interesting piece of trivia: “Greater Tuna” features a veritable cavalcade of former Canes. Both Wakefield and Chisholm graduated from the U with degrees in theater, and the artistic director of the show is none other than Ken Kurtz, a former UM professor.

“Greater Tuna” is traditionally performed with two actors embodying a rotating cast of the town’s outrageous residents. Wakefield and Chisholm proved up to the formidable challenge of crafting distinct and memorable characters out of each of their varied roles. While the pacing could be a bit uneven at times, both men demonstrated considerable comedic talent. Wakefield established his immense capacity for vocal variety, from the nearly pubescent tones of Petey Fisk to his pitchperfect feminine intonations as Vera Carp. Chisholm brought uproarious facial expressions and bold delivery to his portrayals, particularly as the canine-detesting Pearl Burns and as the hapless radio commentator Leonard Childers.

However, it was the chemistry between the two performers that gave “Greater Tuna” its lively sparkle. Wakefield and Chisholm were clearly thrilled to be on the stage together, and their energy and enthusiasm was infectious, particularly in their recurring scenes as OKKK radio DJs Arlis Struvie and Thurston Wheelis.

The technical elements of the Pelican Playhouse’s show, so often lacking in community theater productions, were impressive, especially considering the limitations of the small Rebeca Sosa Theater. The lighting design by Kurtz was sophisticated, with specials creating effects as diverse as window slats and UFOs. Sound cues were smoothly executed, both during transitions (although these occasionally dragged on too long between the show’s vignette episodes) and when they were integrated into scenes. On top of all this, “Greater Tuna’s” dressers were near Broadway quality, executing numerous split-second changes flawlessly.

The Pelican Players successfully created an onstage world where anyone looking for a break from the realities of city life could spend an amusing few hours with its production of “Greater Tuna.” As they say on OKKK radio, “If you can find a place you like better than Tuna, move!”

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Greater Tuna” WHEN: 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday WHERE: Rebeca Sosa Theater, 1401 Westward Drive, Miami Springs TICKETS: $12 online at pelicanplayhouse.org

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The Hurricanes’ ranking in the latest Associated Press poll, their appearance since 2010.

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The average yardage on Pat O’Donnell’s eight punts against Florida, crucial to Miami’s win.

FOOTBALL

Mature defense holds onto early lead Canes climb rankings after upset victory

BY KRISTEN SPILLANE STAFF WRITER

What started as a dark, stormy day turned into the Hurricanes’ shining moment as Miami beat the Florida Gators 21-6 on Saturday.

The Canes (2-0) shot up to No. 15 in the latest Associated Press poll, while the Gators (1-1) slipped to 18th.

In front of the largest UM home crowd at Sun Life Stadium (76,869) in history, senior quarterback Stephen Morris and the hungry band of Hurricanes claimed its first win over a top-10 team since the win over No. 8 Oklahoma in 2009.

Morris threw two first-quarter touchdowns, a seven-yard touch pass to sophomore Herb Waters and a 52-yard bomb to junior Phillip Dorsett.

Sophomore running back Duke Johnson was the day’s leading rusher with 59 total yards, but averaged just 2.8 yards a carry against the stonewall Florida defense. Johnson contributed a 2-yard touchdown run.

The offensive stats were actually lopsided in Florida’s favor. The Gators topped Miami 413-212 in total yards, with a 22-10 edge in first downs. They doubled the Canes’ time of possession and held Miami to a single third down conversion in 11 attempts.

Saturday’s energy and power came from the young Miami defense that forced five turnovers. Prior to the upset of thenNo. 12 Florida, the defense was a question mark.

“I’ve been saying it since the spring: I think they’ve grown up,” head coach Al Golden said. “We played so many young guys a year ago at places you can’t play young guys. We’re so much stronger, bigger up front. Our linebackers are all 20 pounds heavier. The secondary doesn’t miss rotations anymore like last year, so there are no blown gaps.”

Golden gave praise to the unit in its entirety.

“It says a lot about coach [Mark] D’Onofrio, the game plan that he put to-

NICK GANGEMI // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR GROUND GAME: Sophomore Duke Johnson powers past a Florida defender during Miami’s 21-6 win on Saturday. The Hurricanes were ense, but Johnson’s touchdown run in the fourth quarter cemented the victory and sent Miami to 2-0.

gether and really the whole defense. The whole defense got a game ball,” he said.

Florida made costly mistakes deep in Miami’s territory, keeping their scoring output low despite high yardage. Sophomore Rayshawn Jenkins intercepted Gators quarterback Jeff Driskel at the 4-yard line, and Tracy Howard picked him off in the fourth quarter just 12 yards shy of the end zone.

Denzel Perryman recorded 13 tackles for the Canes and forced a fumble that led to Miami’s first touchdown.

“They are smash mouth football like I said in the beginning of the week,” Perryman said. “We were prepared for it and right now, I’m feeling real good.”

Miami punter Pat O’Donnell was an unsung hero, tilting the momentum in terms of field position. He posted an impressive 392 yards over eight punts, averaging 49 yards.

Sophomore linebacker Tyriq McCord

set up the Hurricanes’ winning touchdown sacking Driskel for a loss of nine yards, and recovering his own forced fumble at the Florida 4-yard line.

“A sack-caused fumble is the best play in football just like coach Judd said. I’ve been dreaming of this moment. This is why you come to the U to play the Florida Gators. I sleep and dream about a sackcaused fumble, and I wake up, now, it’s a reality. That’s all I can say about it. I’m just happy right now,” McCord said.

Sun Life erupted in celebration as junior defensive end Anthony Chickillo sacked Driskel as the final seconds ticked away.

Golden, as much relieved as excited, sprinted across the field to celebrate the biggest win of his tenure, one that validated the work Miami has done to overcome its long-running NCAA debacle.

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those guys that not only chose the University of Miami during this, but stood there and fought,” Golden said. “We have such a long way to go, I can’t say that enough, to be that kind of program. Big win? Yes. Program yet? No. We have to get back to work, get better, be mature and go about our business every day. I guess that’s what was running through my mind, how proud I was of all the guys that bought into what we’ve been doing. They deserved to win this one. They deserved victory.”

FROM COVER The photo was taken Saturday at Sun Life Stadium as the Canes took on the Gators. The student section cheered as UM defeated UF 21-16.

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Miami routs Cleveland State UNBEATEN: Tara Schwitter weaves through defenders and makes a pass during Miami’s 6-1 win over Cleveland State this past Friday at Cobb Stadium.

Junior Ashley Flinn tallied

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Miami – now 4-0 – allowed the Vikings their only goal on er Paige Lombardi was called for a handball in the penalty box.

COMMENTARY

Canes prevail in ‘defensive chess match’

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aturday was a great day for our beloved school.

I thought we were pumped for last season’s Notre Dame game, but for this game, Miami fans

BY NEIL DWYER CONTRIBUTING and students were SPORTS WRITER something beyond pumped.

There was an electricity as soon as I walked into Sun Life. My ears were ringing when I ducked into the concession area after the first quarter.

Ever since Miami crushed Florida Atlantic, and Florida sort of squeaked by Toledo 24-6, I was ready to ride the bus to upset city.

When Florida started driving down the field to open the game, I was concerned that maybe our defense wasn’t up to the challenge. Then running back 10

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Matt Jones fumbled and – quite literally – got the ball rolling.

Two of the Hurricanes’ three touchdown drives came off turnovers, and Duke Johnson’s run was a direct product of Tyriq McCord’s fumble recovery after he stripped Gators’ quarterback Jeff Driskel.

It was interesting that Driskel was able to stay protected nearly the entire game. Florida’s offensive line may have been slightly stronger than our defensive line. But when Anthony Chickillo finally got through the wall and pressured Driskel, he threw his first interception of the game. He felt safe up to that point, trying several deceptive handoffs that he executed very well. When Florida scored its first touchdown, I realized when he started wandering over toward the end zone away from the big pileup, he’d had the ball the whole time.

Luckily for Miami, whenever you needed them, the Miami defense was

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there.

Not every team can tally five takeaways on the then-No. 12 Gators. The coverage in the red zone was f lawless. It got to the point where even when Florida was driving, you knew they’d either turn it over or simply get stuffed.

The Canes stopped Jones on a fourth down and one from Miami’s 16-yard line. It was a defining moment – one of the plays of the day.

I felt several times that Florida defeated itself by getting greedy: going for two on the first touchdown; that same fourth and one play could have been an easy field goal.

Everyone on the defense starred, it wasn’t just one or two recovering fumbles and picking off passes. It was Thurston Armbrister, Denzel Perryman and McCord. It was Rayshawn Jenkins, Tracy Howard and Anthony Chickillo, who sacked Driskel to seal the victory.

Hats off to head coach Al Golden and

defensive coordinator Mark D’Onofrio.

The Miami offense though was stagnant at times. Stephen Morris’s 52-yard bomb to a wide-open Phillip Dorsett in the end zone was a bright spot.

Other than that, the Morris to Dorsett connection didn’t work; the touchdown was his lone reception.

Saturday also saw a weak running game. Duke Johnson didn’t turn in a Duke performance (21 carries for 59 yards, after his 186-yard performance against FAU). The Florida run blockers were too tough.

The Gators engaged the Canes in a defensive chess match, and Miami came out on top.

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Dear Gisele Bundchen,

DEAR V My boyfriend wants to score a touchdown...

I’m a dating an athlete. He won a game this week, and now he wants to conquer the endzone. Only problem is: I’m afraid of his football. Rumor has it, it exceeds NFL regulations. I’m not new to this game, but I’ve only had to play with smaller footballs before.

I want us to score a touchdown, but I need your help.

Any words of wisdom, coach?

Sincerely, Taking one for the team

Suck it up and rub some dirt on it!

That’s as far as my sports talk is going to take us, so prepare yourself.

I get crazy excited when my favorite candidate wins “America’s Next Top Model,” so I can only imagine what winning a football game is like. The adrenaline rush from scoring a real-life touchdown is probably something akin to how a 15-year-old feels when they see One Direction in concert for the first time.

From my experience, when people talk up the size of a man’s “football,” they’re often exaggerating. Take everything you’re told with a grain of salt, and wait to find out for yourself.

It’s always better to form your own opinions about those kinds of things.

I highly doubt it’ll be too big for you to handle, so enjoy it! He’s one of the sporty ones, so create an atmosphere that’s comfortable for him and

go for the gold. Tune into ESPN, put out some alcohol, and let things fall where they may.

You may just get yourself a championship title.

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