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No “SunTan,” just “U” The University of Miami works to shed its “fun-in-the-sun" reputation, becomes a top-50 institution Pages 5-7
CAMPUS LIFE
DCC Spin-A-Thon benefits cancer research Cycling event raises money for Sylvester BY ABIGAIL BRUINS CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Sign-ups are underway for the university’s second annual Dolphins Cycling Challenge Spin-A-Thon on Oct. 23 to raise money for life-saving cancer research. UM officials created the Spin-AThon as a way to involve more students and others on campus who might not be able to participate in the DCC’s main fundraising event, which features group bike rides in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties on Nov. 2 to 3. The Spin-A-Thon – open to all students, faculty and staff – is a friendly competition that will take place outdoors this year on the new UC patio. Last year’s inaugural event was held in the atrium of the Wellness Center. Students may participate as individuals or with a group, with each rider spinning for about an hour between 6 and 9 p.m. The UCheer team won last year’s giant DCC trophy, but organizers expect them to be challenged again by fraternities and sororities, other student organi-
zations and individuals. And while it’s good fun, it’s also for a good cause. “One-hundred percent of the funds go to [help UM’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center] to grow,” said Shira Kastan, assistant vice president of government affairs. Last year Spin-A-Thon raised more than $5,000, helping push the overall DCC total to $2.2 million. While registration for students is free, each individual is responsible to fund-raise a minimum of $175. Those who bring in the most money will win the trophy and prizes, including a catered party at Lime and a public recognition at a UM home football game. For any faculty and staff who wish to participate, the registration is $25. Kastan promises there will be a surprise guest speaker at the event, as well as free food for all riders, pump-up music played by WVUM and free spin-a-thon merchandise. A spin-class instructor from the Wellness Center will lead the group of riders. When a team or individual registers, they will receive a personal link they can send out to family and friends who may donate as much as they please to the team’s pledge goal. In addition to
the link, teams can fund-raise in the UC Breezeway in their own creative ways. “This is for cancer research – everyone knows someone that’s been hit by cancer,” Kastan said. The DCC began in 2010 by the former Miami Dolphins CEO Mike Dee, who modeled it on Boston’s Pan-Mass Challenge, which he was involved in when he was CEO for the Red Sox. UM alum and movie star Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson has shown a particular interest in the Spin-A-Thon since his mother was treated at Sylvester. Hoping to surpass last year’s results and create greater community involvement, Kastan and others have been planning how to make the 2013 Spin-A-Thon better than the last. “It was fun last year in the atrium, where the event lasted for six hours,” said Connie Nickel, associate athletic director and a cancer survivor herself. She said that hopefully the weather will be cooler and drier a month from now, making the new patio next to the Student Activities Center a perfect place to ride, watch and support those helping out for a great cause. Kastan encourage anyone interested to register as soon as possible because spots are filling quickly. There will be a
total of 37 bikes available for the Spin-AThon. Interested groups will need to identify a team leader who will email ridedcc@ miami.edu to register the team. Use the same link for any questions on how to form a team, fund-raising tips and how to get the waiver code for registration. Members of the UM community are also encouraged to take part in one of the DCC bike rides on Nov. 2 and 3, which drew more than 1,400 people last year. Students can also receive a waiver for the registration, and the university will cover half of the $150 fee for any faculty and staff who sign up for Team UM Sylvester.
IF YOU GO WHAT: Dolphins Cycling Challenge Spin-A-Thon WHERE: UC Patio WHEN: The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 23 CONTACT: Register at ridedcc@miami. edu. UM students register for free. Faculty are required to pay a $25 fee. Deadline to register is Wednesday.
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Floats bring fun to friends, family TUBE TIME: Despite a bloom of Saturday for the Floatopia event. Participants, including many UM students, grouped together in the lounge chairs. Each participant was required to bring their own KATIE GUEST // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Neuroscience Building houses modern technology Researchers now have access to fMRI scanner BY RIANNA HIDALGO STAFF WRITER
While some may be thrilled about the University of Miami’s new eateries, students and faculty in the psychology department are more excited about a different addition to campus – a magnet that is 60,000 times stronger than the Earth’s magnetic field. The magnet is the main component of UM’s new Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scanner, which was delivered in May to the recently built Neuroscience Building adjacent to the Cox Science Center. Access to the scanner, which produces thousands of images of a subject’s brain in a matter of minutes, means that researchers at UM now have an invaluable tool for answering some of the hardest questions about human behavior and the brain. “For people like me, you don’t just see the machine,” said Travis Evans, a first-year graduate student who is currently training to use the fMRI scanner. “You see all the possibilities of research questions you could answer.” Evans will be working with Jennifer Britton, an associate professor who came to UM to run fMRI studies. They will utilize fMRI data to study anxiety disorders and fear conditioning in children and adults. What sets fMRI apart is its ability to move beyond anatomy to actual brain function, allowing researchers to get a vital glimpse at the brain in action. Subjects receive stimuli or perform tasks – such as determining an emotion on a face – and associated parts of the brain light up based on changes in blood flow, showing which parts of the brain are most active. It can also show how different parts of the brain interact and connect.
“Using those techniques, you can get at things like cognitive function, emotion, memory, language processing, thinking,” said Philip McCabe, associate chair of the psychology department. “These were higher order things that no one could really get at before.” The scanner is now up and running after several tests by Pradip Pattany, research associate professor of radiology at the Miller School of Medicine. Currently, there are two faculty members ready to use fMRI in their research, and students working with them will learn how to analyze and interpret the scans. Access is currently restricted to select graduate and postdoctoral students who are working with researchers, but McCabe said there might be more opportunities for undergraduates in the next couple years. One possibility is a neuroimaging class where students would work with fMRI data. Regardless of academic status, anyone interacting with the scanner must undergo safety training. The scanner is potentially very dangerous, because metal – including metal within the body – will be sucked to the magnet. “The magnet is always on, so it’s not like you can just walk in there,” Britton said. “There are deaths caused by not understanding that you can’t bring metal in.” In addition to the magnetic scanner, there is a mock scanner to help subjects acclimate to the experience of having an fMRI, as well as a waiting room, dressing room and bathroom. Technicians and researchers operate the machine from a separate, shielded room where they observe through a window and communicate via microphone. Images from the scanner come up on a monitor. Britton said that processing those images is a very technically sophisticated process that brings together physicists, psychologists, neuroscientists and computer scientists. “You’ll see in the news these nice, pretty pictures of brains, but there’s a lot that goes into that,” Britton said.
NICK GANGEMI // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR SNAPSHOTS: The fMRI console screen shows images of a brain scan. The new fMRI console can be found in the Neuroscience Building next to Cox Science Center.
Rod Wellens, chair of the psychology department, traveled to other universities like the University of Texas and the University of Southern California to look at how they funded and operated their fMRI research facilities. When Evans was choosing a program, the fact that UM has an fMRI scanner completely
dedicated to neuroscience research caught his attention. “A lot of places I looked at split time on the machine with the medical school,” he said. “You’re basically fighting for crumbs of time. Here, this is our scanner that we get to use. A lot of programs don’t have that.”
ACADEMICS
Changes to fall calendar lengthen breaks Longer breaks mean one less reading day BY CRISTINA LONDONO CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
The Office of the Registrar has recently modified the academic calendars for the current and upcoming semesters to incorporate changes made to the fall recess, Thanksgiving break and reading days.
The fall recess will take place from Oct. 17 to 20, and Thanksgiving break will take place from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1. In addition, Dec. 11 has been designated as the single reading day. Compared to previous years, both holidays were lengthened considerably, although at the expense of reading days, which are seen by some students as much needed study time prior to final exams. While the Office of the Registrar declined to comment, some students voiced their opinions.
“As a biomedical engineer, it is hard adjusting to college life as it is,” freshman Shannon Kelly said. “Cramming information in one day is going to be very hard.” She adds that having less time to study will cause more anxiety, even if it means longer breaks. Others students like junior Bernard Turi, however, are not worried about the study time. “I don’t read during reading days, and now my Thanksgiving break is longer,” he said. For Turi, the difficulty of finding airplane ticket to visit his family and friends for ThanksSept. 16 - Sept. 18, 2013
giving break is a major concern that he hopes will be lessened by the longer breaks. As of now, the calendar changes will stay the same for future fall semesters. The dates for the spring semester have not changed, according to the academic calendar posted on the registrar’s website. FOR MORE INFORMATION For academic calendars visit miami. edu/index.php/registrar/calendar.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Business organization teaches stock tips, tricks CIA members learn real-world skills BY DENISE SOTO CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Investing $100,000 in the stock market is now a possibility with the Canes Investing Association (CIA). CIA is a student organization that provides all students, regardless of year or major, a knowledge of investing. The club conducted a fantasy portfolio competition last year in which members were given $100,000 in fake money to invest in a stock market that mirrored Wall Street. Jaime Segovia-Perdiguero, a member of CIA, is positive that the club plans to enter the competition again after its first meeting held Tuesday. The competition can be found at WallStreetSurvivor. com. “[Last year’s competition] increased my interest and personal involvement [in investing],” he said. “And since then, I’ve found myself taking more time to read news articles and attend speaker events so that I could maximize my virtual portfolio.” From Tuesday until the end of the fall semester, students will be able to buy and sell stocks with their fantasy money.
By the end of the semester, the three club members with the highest valued portfolios win gift card prizes. Segovia-Perdiguero also joined CIA because of its connection to industry professionals and the opportunities to prepare club-initiated projects. “It is definitely one of my favorite clubs on campus … not only did I get the chance to hear new perspectives from my peers, but I also discovered a new handson way to participate in the financial world,” he said. Last year, the club hosted speakers such as Patrick Manning, a former managing director at JP Morgan, who shared his stories about working on Wall Street and Justin Latorre, vice president of wealth management for RCM Asset Management, who presented a series on options trading. “These speakers inspired us to start a project in which we will find a corporation to invest in as a team and individually,” said Guangxi Bai, president and chief operating officer (CEO) of CIA. CIA members are also involved in reaching out to professors, local business leaders and managers at their own workplaces to come and speak to the group. Zachary Kirisits, communications chair for CIA, said there are plenty of chances to network.
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“These professionals are more than excited to come speak to students,” he said. “Speakers will take many questions throughout their presentations and will even talk personally with students at the conclusion of meetings. We have been nothing but satisfied with the guest speakers that have attended our club meetings.” More than 250 students expressed interest at CanesFest and the Business Student Organization Fair held at the School of Business during Orientation in August. Board members emphasize that the club is open to all students and not just finance majors. The only prerequisite is that interested members have a genuine interest in investing or learning about the stock market. “We told students at CanesFest that if you plan on making money one day, you ought to know the basics of investing … if you don’t care about investing now, you will in the future, so why not begin educating yourself today,” Kirisits said. “Investing in the markets benefit people of all professions. So we suppose that most students should be interested in investing for a variety of reasons, but they generally are not.” Kirisits claimed that a poll conducted on American high school seniors 15
MASCOT TRYOUTS
Ever wondered how it feels to lead a student section in a Canes spell out at a football game? If you think you have what it takes to pump up a crowd, attend the information session for Sebastian the Ibis tryouts at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the University Center Room 211.
RAY LEWIS
Hurricane Productions and Student Government are presenting “An Evening with Ray Lewis” Oct. 2 in the Student Activities Center ballrooms. Lewis will be giving two separate talks at 6 and 8 p.m. Tickets will be available Sept. 23 at the UC ticket window.
HOMECOMING
PHOTO BY STEPHANIE LORENZO // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER CHEERING ON U: Sebastian the Ibis pumps up the crowd at the UF pep rally that was held Sept. 6 at the Rock.
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The first Homecoming 2013 meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the third floor of the Student Activities Center in the South Ballroom. Students are encouraged to form groups with friends, organizations or residential halls to participate in events, including a parade, and singing and dancing competitions.
years ago found that about two-thirds of students did not know that the stock market brings people who want to buy stocks together with those who want to sell them. “It is critical that our generation begins to learn at a young age how to best invest their money so that we can better avoid financial troubles down the road,” he said. Segovia-Perdiguero finds that CIA should continue to spread awareness about the practical importance of finance. “I think this club does a really good job at spreading awareness and interest in the importance and fun in investing,” he said. “Instead of learning through routine classroom lectures, CIA is a way we can learn about the financial industry in an entertaining and self-motivated way.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information on CIA, email canesinvesting@yahoo. com, visit facebook.com/ UMCanesInvestingAssociation or the club’s LinkedIn page linkd.in/1b1FiHe.
FRENCH SPEAKER
The Miami-Florida European Union (EU) Center of Excellence, a partnership with Florida International University, and the Jean Monnet Chair of the University of Miami, will host a guest roundtable and presentation titled “France Today: role at the UN and the European Union, relations with the United States, recent political developments, and the Syrian crisis.” Speakers include Joaquín Roy, Director of the EU Center; Ambler H. Moss, Jr, Professor of International Studies; and Haim Shaked, Director, Miller Center. Philippe Létrilliart, consul general of France, will give the keynote presentation. The event will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Room 126 of the Ferre Building.
CAREER FAIR
The Toppel Career Center will host the Fall Career Expo & Graduate Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the BankUnited Center. More than 100 companies are expected to attend. For more on the event, check out Taylor Duckett’s opinion on page 5. Ashley Martinez may be emailed at amartinez@ themiamihurricane.com.
OPINION speak UP DO YOU THINK THE UNIVERSITY’S “SUNTAN U” REPUTATION STILL APPLIES?
It’s hard for the students to break the stereotype because we are in a party city, just like USC. It’s the administration’s responsibility to implement strategies that promote academics.
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I don’t think everyone thinks UM is still ‘Suntan U’ or even knows about that reputation. UM has done a great job with their academics, and they have a great reputation for that.
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Work ethic shapes reputation The strong academic culture that makes the University of Miami an elite institution shows a shift in focus from days in the sun to nights in the stacks. It’s hard to believe that UM was officially ranked the best college in Florida by the U.S. News & World Report only four years ago. It’s even harder to believe that UM was still working to shake off its “Suntan U” image well into the ‘90s. But what’s most surprising is that despite the fact that UM is now a top-50 school, there are still people around the country who see UM as otherwise. Even recently, employers have remarked that they were surprised to see such skilled candidates from UM. Graduate school admissions officers have similarly questioned the value of a UM education. Indeed, there was a time when UM was essentially a vacation spot. Campus had fewer places to study and more places to play. There was a bowling alley in the University Center, and the Rat was open so late that it had a bouncer. And we acknowledge that. Today, UM students get to have a good time while receiving an incredible education. We learn from acclaimed professors and study in top-notch facilities. This college is full of student leaders, ones who have dined with the president of the United States, and dozens of others who receive prestigious fellowships each year.
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Freshmen still tan on the intramural fields, but who wouldn’t when it’s 85 degrees and sunny? Warm weather attracts Northeasterners to South Florida, and it also attracts the snowbirds’ grandchildren to UM. Weather is an important factor that actually affects a student’s happiness and success. We will undeniably face outsiders who look down on our school. In South Florida, everyone knows the true value of the U. Others beyond have not caught up with the times. It’s up to alumni – that’s us, once we graduate – to strengthen UM’s reputation and expand its network by excelling in their fields. Reputation matters. To an extent. The college you attend is one of the first factors by which you’ll be judged when you apply to internships now as well as jobs and graduate schools in the future. But it’s only a superficial measure. In a professional setting, the way to break through UM’s unfounded reputation is to stand on your own merits: the internships you’ve held, the projects you’ve spearheaded, and the challenging courses you’ve taken – all thanks to this university. We are products of the U. We are proud to be products of the U. And we are great products, at that.
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ollege is supposed to be fun and memorable, but at the end of the day, we are students first. We are TAYLOR DUCKETT here to get an STAFF education so COLUMNIST that we can either get a job or create one. When we get handed our diplomas, we aren’t also handed a set of job options on a silver platter. It is our responsibility to make sure that we secure a full-time offer. It is never too early to begin looking for jobs and internships. Dust off your interview suit, print your resume and get ready to network with recruiters from your
dream employers. More than 100 companies will be at the Fall Career Expo & Graduate School Fair Thursday. Think of it as CanesFest, but without the pushing and chaos. It’s not often that recruiters come to universities in this magnitude. They are all searching for the best and brightest at the University of Miami. If you don’t go, you can count yourself out of the race before it has even begun. These companies will be in our backyard, so there is no excuse not to go. If you don’t plan to enter the workforce right after college, there will be also be graduate schools on site. Recruiters can provide valuable insight that you may not be able to get otherwise. If you are going to grad school, it doesn’t hurt to talk to companies,
too. Many of them offer internships that will not only make you more marketable, but also help you decide if the career path is right for you. Visit hireacane.com for help with resumes and professional dress. Students can also download the Miami Career Fair Plus phone application that allows attendees to look at the companies and schools coming, create a favorites list, and then use the map to navigate the event. Every moment spent networking with a recruiter is time invested in your future. Make room in your schedule to stop by the career fair. All it takes is a short walk to the BankUnited Center. Taylor Duckett is a junior majoring in economics.
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Networking increases job options I think the school still has that stereotype, but because of the city we’re in. Miami has that reputation of being a big party city, which I ects how people think about the school.
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Decades of differences leave their mark BY STEPHANIE PARRA NICKY DIAZ MANAGING EDITOR
Tucked away in bound books and dusty magazines, within the corners of Richter Library, exists a school whose history consists of excessive sunscreen, a younger drinking age and an unrecognizable Miami. Before the University of Miami was dubbed a top-50 institution by U.S. News & World Report, it was known for its unwanted reputation as the “Suntan U.” In 1949, the Saturday Evening Post – a glossy publication similar to The New Yorker – published an article emphasizing the university’s “country club” atmosphere. The magazine’s feature on the school “... highlighted a kind of post-war renaissance – a burgeoning student body and physical campus, a prestigious marine laboratory, a medical research center and a successful law school,” according to historian and senior member of UM’s Board of Trustees Arva Moore Parks’ publication, “The pathway to greatness: Building the University of Miami: 1926-2001.” Though the 1949 article was meant to focus on UM’s progression from its former days as a “cardboard college,” it gave readers the impression that the students simply liked to spend their days sunbathing and socializing. Despite the fact that the 1949 article by Harold H. Martin said UM overcame its “handicap of perennial poverty and the popular delusion about the sedative effect of the South Florida weather,” the school still wasn’t seen as a legitimate educational institution. THE SOCIAL SCENE THROUGH THE DECADES
In the ‘60s, the university had already started cracking down on the apparent partygoer atmosphere. In a follow-up article reported by Jerome Ellison for the Post in 1961, it was explained that “skylarkers don’t get away with
what they used to. Last semester three fraternities were put on probation, a house mother was fired, and two fraternity officers were suspended – all for simply ‘having a few drinks’ (the brothers’ version) at weekend parties.” Apart from the 10,000 students who commuted to UM during the ‘60s, there were also 5,000 undergraduate students from all 50 states and 52 foreign countries, according to Ellison. Almost half the students held down jobs and nearly 400 were on the dean’s list. Still, that same article reported that “Miami, near the southern tip of Florida, is a resort city in a land of sand, palms and warm seas. Its major industry is fun. Hialeah, Tropical Park and Gulfstream Park race tracks are nearby. So are four dog tracks, two auto speedways and a jai alai establishment, all presenting opportunities for betting. Such attractions lure Miami’s students.” The culture of the city at the time – as well as the campus’ – were notably different. “Things were very different, much smaller and much simpler,” said Wellness Center Director Norm Parsons, who has worked at UM for 42 years. “Life moved at a different pace than it does today. It was a much different campus, better in some ways and not as good in others.” After WWII ended, the student population at UM soared from 1,700 in 1945 to more than 10,000 in 1948, according to the Post’s 1961 article. In 1952, attendance reached 12,000. Once President Edward T. Foote II arrived to campus in the early ‘80s, however, he made the decision to come back “smaller and better,” Parsons said. “We went from 12,000 students to 8,500 students,” he said. “The idea was that you could become more selective.” Decreasing the number of students enrolled at UM helped bring about the decline of the “Suntan U” era. However, there were other factors to consider, like the city and campus life at the time. From 1973 to 1980, the drinking age in Florida was 18; it was raised in 19 in 1980, then finally 21 in 1985. This granted the majority of the student population the freedom to drink freely on campus.
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FROM A UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI STUDENT PUBLICATION TEMPO MAGAZINE ARTICLE IN APRIL 1954 ON TEMPO GIRL LIZ BALDWIN, “Trying to get Liz to leave her book and join him in the water, boyfriend Dick Cleveland playfully splashes water on her.”
Needless to say, this changed the campus dynamic: the Rat was open past 10 p.m.; packs of beer were distributed as part of spirit programs; and students tried to stack as many empty cups at their tables as possible before they would tilt over. “I think the Rat would go through 40, maybe 60, kegs of beer in a two-hour time frame,” Parsons said. “The students would be lined up around the front of the lake to get into the Rat, and as the students staggered out, the others would go in to start the party. I think we’re a little more sane and intelligent now. It was the culture; it was the way it was.” Moreover, it’s important to consider that the city of Miami was not yet the sprawling cosmopolitan center that it is today. “It was a different time for Miami as a city, too,” said Terry Bloom, department chair of journalism and media management and UM alumna from 1991. “Miami itself was a very different city then. [Students] stayed closer to campus.” REVAMPING THE CURRICULUM
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As the number of enrolled students was reduced in the early ‘80s, the number of students in each class diminished as well. World-class faculty members were hired as older ones retired or left the university. And, according to former Provost and Executive Vice President Luis Glaser, that made all the difference. Glaser, who entered the university in 1986 and has taught biology since, worked to ameliorate the academic standards at UM. In 2001, President Donna E. Shalala was appointed to serve as the president of UM. Through several fundraising campaigns, the
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university has been able to collect resources, as well as faculty members, to help raise the standards of the classroom. GETTING RID OF THE REPUTATION
In 2008, Vice President Emeritus William Butler, who served as vice president for student affairs from 1965 to 1997, authored a book titled “Embracing the World: The University of Miami from Cardboard College to International and Global Acclaim,” in which he described the effect of the reputation the school earned during the post-WWII era. “Today … we recognize that the university brilliantly utilized the adrenalin of the 1960s in an opportunistic way to invigorate the institution, ensuring that, in contrast to other campuses, ‘Suntan U’ would emerge as a more vibrant, worldly and more confident institution,” Butler wrote in the book. Through the addition of talented faculty members, the downsizing of the student population and the construction of top-notch facilities, UM has worked its way to the top of the ranks. From cardboard college to $50 million facilities, UM started from the bottom but now it’s truly here. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LIBRARIES DESIGN BY CARLOS MELLA
TO READ MORE ABOUT THE EFFECT OF UM’S REPUTATION, READ THE STAFF EDITORIAL ON PAGE 5.
FROM A TEMPO MAGAZINE HUMOR SPREAD IN MAY 1956 graduated!”
1949 U,” appears in Saturday Evening Post. 1965 William R. Butler joins campus as the vice airs. 1972 The Rat opens during winter break, and was later inaugurated in 1973. 1973 Drinking age in Florida lowers to 18. 1981 Edward T. Foote II becomes president of UM. 1984 1986 At the request of the Student Government and students’ petitions, the Undergraduate Honor Council is established.
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2001 Foote retires and former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Donna E. Shalala becomes president of UM.
TEMPO MAGAZINE Lucille Miller models for a cover shoot for a 1949-1950 issue.
1940s Today the university is regarded with even deeper puzzlement. By methods still not quite clear to older and more august members of the educational community, it seemingly has overcome both the handicap of perennial poverty and the popular delusion about ect of the South Florida weather.
1949 FROM THE SATURDAY EVENING POST’S NOV. 19, 1949 EDITION, “The long,
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to withstand hurricanes, protect the students from the hot sun rays, and admit cool breezes.”
1960s In the minds of its founders, a group of lawyers, realestate men and merchants, the new school was to have been a cultural beacon for the fast-growing city of Miami. The state of Florida was at that time neither able nor willing to provide a university for the area. The job had to be done with private money or not at all – and most private purses during the depression were slim.
1961 article published in the Saturday Evening Post
FROM THE SATURDAY EVENING POST’S SEPT. 16, 1961 EDITION, “Miami’s climate and extracurricular diversions make it hard to knuckle down and get good grades.” FROM THE SATURDAY EVENING POST’S SEPT. 16 1961 EDITION, “With a decorated trash can for a chaperone, Diana Ewing and Alan Zura while away ernoon on campus.”
Harold H. Martin, article that appeared in a 1949 issue of the Saturday Evening Post
2008 Today ... we recognize that the university brilliantly utilized the adrenaline of the 1960s in an opportunistic way to invigorate the institution, ensuring that, in contrast to other campuses, ‘Suntan U’ would emerge as
William R. Butler’s “Embracing the World: The University of Miami from Cardboard College to International and Global Acclaim”
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Cyan-blue waters, smooth sands and sunny days make up the Bimini Islands of the Bahamas. Located approximately 53 miles east of Miami, the chain of islands provide fishing, snorkeling and diving aficionados a special taste of the Caribbean environment. With such great vacation spots so close to home, it’s almost impossible to not find a way to get away to these tiny isles for at least a day. TRANSPORTATION TO THE TINY ISLANDS Less than a decade ago, Bimini used to be a rich man’s paradise. Unless you were a local, Bimini was reserved exclusively for those who could afford yachts or luxurious methods of transportation to the islands. The island’s popularity as a vacation spot for Miamians didn’t escalate until the opening of Resorts World Bimini. The resort, which is located near the heart of the island’s major town, Alice Town, boasts a spa area, shops, restaurants and bars. The resort is also home to an iconic infinity pool that seems to extend to the end of the sky-blue, crystal-clear water.
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With the popularity of the island on the rise, the owners of Resorts World Bimini decided to expand its horizons with the addition of a casino and two cruise options. Resorts World Bimini’s SuperFast Cruise Ship offers quality vacation opportunities for those with a low budget, starting at $69 per person. The ship departs twice daily from Port of Miami. Guests can choose to overnight in Bimini, or return the same day. There is also an evening cruise on weekends, which returns by 6 a.m. The cruise features a club and casino – an extended version of the one found ashore Bimini. Titled the Miami Casino, this onboard experience opens 90 minutes after the ship has sailed. At that time, the ship is in international waters, so anyone over the age of 18 can gamble. In addition to speedy transportation to the islands, the ship boasts other forms of entertainment and activities including dancing, karaoke, restaurants and bars. Some meals, including breakfast and lunch, are included in the trip price and are a good deal for the cost. While cabin reservations are not included in the price, they are available for about $40 each if booked prior to the sail date. WHAT TO DO IN BIMINI Sept. 16 - Sept. 18, 2013
Though Bimini boasts many activities, one of the more relaxing ways to spend the day is swimming and tanning on the smooth sands. If you take the cruise, you arrive at North Bimini. You can then take a golf cart to Alice Town, where you will find a nearby beach, shops and a rustic conch salad shack. Arrive at Alice Town and find a local museum. Many people believe it stores some of the island’s best-kept tales. While some visit museums, others enjoy spending time grabbing a bowl of conch salad. “The conch salad is amazing,” said Sebastian Ortegon, 23. “For anyone who likes sushi or ceviche, they would definitely want it. And for anyone who doesn’t like seafood, they won’t even realize what they’re eating.” Ortegon, who visited Bimini for the first time in late August and is originally from Coral Springs, Fla., was impressed by the travel’s costs and options. “I felt Bimini was one of the best trips I’ve taken since it was extremely cheap,” he said. “Best one-day getaway you can do, since it gives you the impression that you’ve been on vacation for a lot longer.” Whether you enjoy a conch salad from a local eatery, or prefer to grab a Kalik (the Baha-
mian beer) and sunbathe the day away, this trip is great for an adventurous spirit. The islands are not only extremely photogenic, but they are also home to some of the area’s most historically famous grounds. Considered a “haven” during the Prohibition era in the United States, the area served as a supply point for rum-running at the time. And according to legend and Wikipedia, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, while searching for the famed Fountain of Youth, made references to Bimini. The Arawak and Taino populations spoke of a land called “Beimini” where such a fountain was located.
IF YOU GO For more information on the Resorts World Bimini’s SuperFast Cruise, visit rwbimini.com or call 1-888-930-8688 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ces are open seven days a week. Take cash. Not all vendors in Alice Town accept credit cards. Do not forget your passport.
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TORIE O’NEIL // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER STRETCHING UNDER THE SUN: class on Sept. 5 for Yoga on the Green – a UM initiative that hosts free yoga classes every Thursday for members of the Coral Gables community. BY AMANDA WOOD CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
If you’re one of the many students who hit the gym the first week of school, then don’t go back until finals, you’re not alone. This happens to much of the student body every year after setting hopeful resolutions about fitness in August. But the Wellness Center has introduced some new classes that might help students stick to an exercise regimen. Nikki Reifschneider, assistant director of group exercise and community classes at the Wellness Center, is excited about the changes. Some of the new classes like Slow Flow yoga and Cycle 101 are perfect for fitness newbies, and with the sedentary lifestyles of students, Reifschneider said that exercising in college is more important than ever. “Health and wellbeing is so important to overall life that it’s important to acquire these skills early on,” Reifschneider said. Never tried a class at the Wellness Center? Check out some of The Miami Hurricane’s picks, and see the full schedule online at miami.edu/wellness. CFUNK “CFunk,” the new title of the familiar “Cardio Funk” class, is back and more popular than ever. It’s a dance class with hip-hop and pop songs, keeping the class energetic. Times: 4:20 to 5:20 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays
CYCLE 101 If you’re interested in spinning but not sure where to start, you might want to check out the new “Cycle 101” class. Instructors show up 15 minutes early to help students set up, and the classes are free of charge. It’s been difficult for the Wellness Center to get students to try spinning, since the studio’s tucked away on the second floor of the building. Reifschneider hopes that the free classes will encourage spinning newbies to give it a shot and take advantage of the premier spin studio at the Wellness Center. Times: Noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. to noon on Thursdays YOGA Christina Sava will be teaching three different yoga classes this semester. First up is free yoga on the Green, which takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Sava is also teaching Yoga for Strength and Slow Flow yoga at the Wellness Center. Yoga for Strength teaches students to hold poses for longer time periods, focusing on building strength and stability throughout the body. Times: 4 to 5:20 p.m. on Tuesdays Slow Flow classes are great for beginner yogis and extremely beneficial if you’re used to doing just weights and cardio. Incorporating stretching into your workout routine helps your body heal, which builds strength and allows you to “get swole” without injuries. Times: 5 to 6:20 p.m. on Sundays
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losses during the fall season for sophomore women’s tennis player Kelsey Laurente, who won the Duke Fab Four singles title this past weekend in Durham, N.C.
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Laurente is showing that she’s ready to make a statement ... With continued preparation on a daily basis kept at a high level, Kelsey can do some pretty special things. women’s tennis coach
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VOLLEYBALL
Canes split pair of five-set thrillers with LSU Tigers fall behind early but rally for win BY NEIL DWYER CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
The Miami women’s volleyball team kicked off their home schedule this weekend with a pair of five-set thrillers. A full house ignited the Canes on Friday night, and Miami took an early two-set lead on Louisiana State University. Preseason All-ACC honoree Alex Johnson and junior Savanah Leaf were the two offensive forces for Miami, with 19 and 18 kills for the match, respectively. The Canes took a 23-21 lead in the third set, and it appeared they were ready to wrap things up. But the Tigers (6-0 entering the match) locked down on defense and rounded into shape late. LSU completed an enormous comeback effort and won in five sets: 23-25, 23-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-10. Katie Lindelow – who is normally defensive-minded – went on a tear for the rejuvenated Tigers and finished with 14 kills. The loss snapped the Hurricanes’ home winning streak at 18 straight. Their last defeat at the Knight Sports Complex was against Georgia Tech in October 2011. On Saturday, the Canes turned the tables. It was an encore rematch with the Tigers, and the sequel nearly had a similar ending. Thanks to strong performances from Leaf, Emani Sims and Alexis Mourning, the Canes jumped out to another two-set lead, winning 25-18 and 25-17. But LSU again found their focus and started banking on strong offensive blocking from sophomore Cati Leak (13 kills) and freshman Briana Holman (11 kills). Miami suddenly found itself all tied up through four sets on consecutive nights. 10
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BLOCKADE: Senior Alex Johnson (right) spikes the ball over LSU middle blocker Khourtni Fears as Miami’s Misty Ma’a and Alexis Mourning brace for a return during their game Saturday. The Tigers came back from two sets down to win Friday
Leaf said the Canes wanted to avoid back-to-back losses and came better prepared for the final set on Saturday. “It’s just really about playing with a lot of heart,” said Leaf, who led Miami with 22 kills. “I think [Friday] night we didn’t come out here and didn’t finish it like we wanted to, and tonight we really had this idea that we’re not gonna … let them have the game.” Miami prevailed 15-11 in the decisive fifth set. Coach Jose Gandara, in his first year with the Canes, was happy with his team’s game management down the stretch.
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“Teams are gonna get hot,” Gandara said. “You gotta just manage the ebbs and f lows of the game, but you can’t lose your aggressiveness. You gotta trust that what you do is enough, and you play the way you play and do it in all conditions.” Mourning made the final statement with one last spike, her 11th kill of the match. Miami improved to 5-2 this season as LSU dropped to 7-1. “We wanted to come here, push them to the very end in every single set,” Leaf said.
HITTING THE ROAD Miami will travel for its next seven games, and the Canes’ next home game is Oct. 11. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIKE Invitational (Norman, Okla.) against Nebraska-Omaha, Oklahoma and Tulsa SEPT. 28 1 p.m. at Boston College SEPT. 29 1 p.m. at Syracuse
SOCCER
Miami comes up short in ACC games of their own. All four goals came in the game’s first 52 minutes. Prior to these two games, Miami had not had back-to-back shutout losses since Oct. 15 and Oc t. 18 of BY ALEX SCHWARTZ 2009, also against Duke and Wake CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER Forest respectively. “As a col lec tive g roup, we needAfter opening up its season with five nonconference victories, the ed to work harder today,” Mon roe Miami women’s soccer team started said af ter Sunday’s loss. “T here its ACC slate with a couple of tough were t imes of good soccer, but when you go dow n a goal to a good Wake losses. The Hurricanes traveled up to Forest team i n t he f i rst f ive m i nutes, North Carolina for a two-game road it makes it hard to bounce back.” With its first ACC road trip in trip to take on No. 14 Duke Thursday, followed by No. 7 Wake Forest the books, Miami (5-0-2, 0-2 ACC) now has six of its next eight games Sunday. After playing Duke to a score- at home at Cobb Stadium. The Hurricanes will first face less tie through one half of play, the Blue Devils put home a trio of goals North Carolina State at 7 p.m. in the second half and won 3-0 at Thursday. The Wolfpack (6-2, 1-1 ACC) Koskinen Stadium. enters the Miami had game coming its chances in the off their first game, including ACC victory a first-half penin nearly two alty from senior years, defeatdefender Tara ing Pittsburgh Schwitter that your chances and be dangerous 1-0 Sunday. continuously throughout the game. was saved by N.C. State Duke goalkeeper opportunities today. went 0-10 in Ali Kershner. conference UM also had Mary-Frances Monroe, play last year Miami women’s soccer coach a goal by senior and is under defender Blake the direction Stockton disalof a first-year lowed late in the head coach in second half on Tim Santoro. an offside call. The HurToni Payne, Kaitlyn Kerr and Kelly Cobb scored Duke’s goals, all ricanes won 2-0 at N.C. State last three coming in a stretch of 30 min- year, and the teams tied 1-1 in their last meeting in Coral Gables back in utes. As for Wake Forest, the Demon 2011. Miami has not lost to the WolfDeacons jumped on the Hurricanes early, scoring in just the third min- pack since 2006, going 4-0-2 in the ute of the match at Spry Stadium past six years. Three of the wins in that stretch came by a single goal. Sunday afternoon. Mon roe was pleased wit h t he Ultimately that would have been enough for the victory, but the De- play of her goal keepers, but said t he mon Deacons did add on two more rest of t he Canes were out of sy nc goals in the first half and another af- t h is past weekend. “Blake [Stock ton] and Madter the break, winning 4-0. “I n this league, you need to fin- die [Simms] did t hei r jobs today ish your chances and be dangerous and were successf ul,” Mon roe said continuously throughout the game,” Sunday. “We need to get t he enti re Canes’ coach Mar y-Frances Mon- team on t he same page. We’re lookroe said. “We were unlucky not to i ng for ward to our next t wo games finish on those opportunities today.” and are excited to play i n f ront of Riley Ridgik had two of Wake ou r home crowd agai n.” Forest’s goals, while Katie Stengel and Ally Berry each chipped in one
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GOLF The women’s golf team finished seventh this weekend at the Mary Fossum Invitational in East Lansing, Mich. Miami junior Leticia Ras-Anderica turned in Miami’s best individual performance, shooting a 12-over 228 for the tournament. Michigan State took home the team title, followed by Ohio State, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Oregon rounding out the top five.
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CROSS COUNTRY Miami traveled to the 2013 Mountain Dew Invitational at the University of Florida, placing high in numerous events. Lindsi Arrington finished ninth in the women’s 6K race, while Sean Pezzulo had the best result for the men. He ended up 24th in the men’s 8K race. Spencer Dandes may be emailed at sports@themiamihurricane.com.
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V, DEAR V I’m nothing without my right-hand skank...
Dear Cady Heron,
I recently “broke up” with my best friend and I have no one to accompany me when I go out. I’m okay with being by myself, and I can make new friends, it’s just difficult mustering up the courage to go places on my own. I don’t want to go to bars by myself or eat alone, it just feels weird. How do I go about getting myself out of this slump? Sincerely, All by myself
We have all gone through this. And although your Regina George has made life miserable for you recently, there will always be a Damian and Janis to have your back. Turn to the people that have always silently been there for you. Flashy Facebook posts and long dedications on Instagram aren’t what makes a friendship. I’m familiar with the fear that overcomes us when we are forced to go anywhere alone, but it is oddly relaxing going somewhere to just eat and think. Take a lunch break at the food court and just chill and people-watch. You’d be amazed at the things you’ll notice and the problems you can sort out on your own. But please – don’t ever eat a tuna sandwich in a bathroom stall. That is unsanitary and unnecessary.
I hate saying this beacause it just makes me sound insensitive but man up! People are always going to suck and unfortunately you’re always going to come across bitches that stab you in the back. I’m not sure what your situation was exactly, but these people don’t matter. It’s best for you to move on with your life and never look back. My best advice in this situation is to just put up a giant middle finger, get dressed up and put yourself in a new situation. Maybe go out with your coworkers or those kids from your class project. You’re a strong independent person and you don’t need an army of skanks to make you feel better. Katy Perry’s “Roar” is a really good song if you’re in need of a pickme-up. V
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