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Storms linked to global warming

There are many opportunities for someone to register to vote at the University of Miami. All the residential colleges offer this service as well as any Get Out the Vote (GOTV) event. A list of GOTV events is listed at www.miami.edu/vote. Furthermore, every Tuesday and Wednesday a GOTV table is located at the Breezeway to help voters register. People can also register to vote in Ashe 244.

Dr. Brian Soden of the University of Miami and Dr. Richard P. Allan of the University of Reading (U.K.) have released a study that shows a link between more intense rain storms and global warming. A connection between heavy rains and higher temperatures in the tropics was found by studying satellite observations from a 20 year period.

ON THE TRAIL Accusing Sen. John McCain of running a “disgraceful, dishonorable campaign” in an advertisement Monday, Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign vowed to leave no attack unanswered in the upcoming weeks. At an internal meeting, Obama was advised to articulate the campaign’s message of “change” while Sen. Joseph Biden will deliver attacks against the GOP ticket.

Sen. John McCain just finished his two-day tour of Florida Tuesday, during which he stopped in Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa and spoke against “reckless conduct, corruption and unbridled greed.” He also received an estimated $5 million for the Republican Party at a private reception at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami.

Check out the following stories exclusively on the all-new TheMiamiHurricane.com.

CORRECTION

Senior Sports Writer Dan

Stein explains that there may be a danger in looking forward to North Carolina for UM football

The brief published in last Monday’s issue of The Miami Hurricane entitled “UM prof questions Earth’s age” was inaccurately titled; it should have read “UM scientist uncovers miscalculation in geological undersea record.” Peter Swart, a professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, did not question the earth’s age whatsoever.

“I can’t understand where this idea came from,” said Swart, author of the original article which describes his findings in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. “[My] article does not even address the earth’s age.”

Swart’s article did, in fact, question whether the amount of organic carbon buried in the earth’s sedimentary record is accurately recorded by the ratio of the two stable isotopes of carbon, carbon-13 and carbon 12. This has implications for the reconstruction of the history of carbon dioxide throughout the Earth’s history.

Ever wanted to play college basketball? UM is having open tryouts. Find out more in the sports briefs Get great diet tips on how to lose weight without going hungry from Ashleyann Gosselyn, the Healthy Cane!

ON THE COVER This photo illustration of Democratic candidate Barack Obama was inspired by “Change” by Shepard Fairey. By Shayna Blumenthal with help from Matthew Bunch, Hurricane Staff

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Students preparing for Obama visit Senior wins ‘Jeopardy!’

3,500 tickets made available through Web site claimed

BY CHELSEA KATE ISAACS AND ERICA CAPEK

BY LILLIAM ALBIZU-CAMPOS

NEWS EDITOR AND ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

STAFF NEWS WRITER

Once more, the University of Miami will be the center stage in the world of politics.

This Friday, Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential candidate, will campaign on the Coral Gables campus, presenting his “Women’s Rally for the Change We Need” speech, at the BankUnited Center.

The speech will emphasize issues that directly affect women, such as healthcare, economic advancement and abortion.

“He wants to connect with the voters, especially the women,” said Corey Ciorciari, a senior and a financial intern for the Obama Campaign. “We don’t want to lose everything that [Sen. Hillary] Clinton worked for.”

“I think [Obama] knows what he’s talking about,” said senior John Nahas. “He’s getting a lot of people interested in politics that otherwise wouldn’t care.”

Talks to secure the BankUnited Center as the location for the event began Sunday, when the university was informed by the Obama Campaign that the senator was coming to South Florida, according to Rudy Fernandez, vice president for Government Affairs, who helped coordinate the event.

Negotiations to host the event were finalized on Tuesday morning, he added.

“President [Donna E.] Shalala is big on exposing the student body to diverse events that make people think about the election,” Fernandez said.

An e-mail informing the UM community of Sen. Obama’s visit was sent out to the university community and Obama supporters on Tuesday afternoon. The event will be free and the tickets, which were available through Obama’s campaign website, were sold out by Tuesday evening. Around 3,500 tickets were made available through the Web site.

To prepare for the rally, the University of Miami Young Democrats distributed tickets in the UC Breezeway throughout Wednesday. On Friday, they will partner with Get Out the Vote and UM for Equality and set up a voter’s registration table at 7 a.m.

The UM College Republicans could not be reached for comment.

“We need to be more politically aware of what’s going on in the country,” said junior Kristina Rosales, president of Get Out the Vote, an organization that helps register and provide voting information to students.

“It’s very important for people to know what issues are being debated.”

In order to gain entrance to the event, students must present their e-ticket and their

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CANDIDATE: Barack Obama, a senator from Illinois and the Democratic nominee for president, will be appearing at the BankUnited Center on Friday.

Cane Card. According to the university’s Ibis News, students in attendance will be provided with a voucher for a free snack box if they present their Cane Card. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., and the program will begin at 11:45 a.m. Students are encouraged to arrive early since the event is free to the public and there is no priority seating for students. Seats will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, and possession of an e-ticket doesn’t guarantee a space inside the BankUnited Center.

Bags, backpacks, signs, banners, video and audio recorders and cameras will not be allowed inside the BankUnited Center for security reasons. For a complete list of items prohibited in the BankUnited Center, visit www.bankunitedcenter.com.

Lilliam Albizu-Campos may be contacted at lalbizu@themiamihurricane.com.

UMTV to broadcast event UMTV, the University of Miami’s student television station, will broadcast Barack Obama’s sold-out campaign event at the BankUnited Center live Friday morning.

“I think our main goal is to generate interest in the channel, and with Obama coming, it gives students to be part of something larger than college,” said Peter Saroufim, the undergraduate director of “Newsvision,” UMTV’s evening news program. “It really gives people a reason to watch UMTV.” UMTV is available on Coral Gables Comcast channel 96, including the UM campus

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For 20-year-old senior Max House Johansen, it seems as if his University of Miami education paid off - literally. Johansen, who is called “well-read” and “very smart” by friends, came home with $25,000 after winning trivia game show Jeopardy!’s “Kids Week Reunion,” which aired at 7:30 p.m. on WPLG channel 10 Monday night.

Johansen, who competed and lost in the original “Kids Week Jeopardy!” in 1999, was contacted by a Jeopardy! producer last May who asked if he wanted to participate in the show’s Kids Week Reunion episode, and Johansen accepted.

“When I didn’t win Kids Week Jeopardy! [in 1999], it haunted me,” Johansen said.

“I’d been wishing to get a second chance ever since.”

Johansen, who outsmarted the two other contestants during Monday’s reunion episode, said that the morning of the show, he “knew [he] was going to win.”

“He’s been DVRing every Jeopardy! episode for three months trying to prepare for this,” said Ben Bleustein, a senior majoring in finance. “He would also try and calculate what amount of money he would need if he was the person in the lead.”

He was encouraged by friends to take “True Daily Doubles,” a strategy that can double a contestant’s score if answered correctly and in many cases, take the lead. However, if answered wrong, the score drops to zero. In Johansen’s case, this risky strategy worked in his favor.

Johansen’s friends said it was “not a surprise” that he won the game show.

“He’s very well-read and he wanted this really badly,” said Johansen’s former roommate Eric Newman, a senior majoring in biology. “He took the time to make sure he was ready.”

Other friends said Johansen’s keen memory helped him win the game show.

“He can watch movies and recite the words back verbatim,” said Max Shewer, a junior majoring in advertising.

Johansen said he will use his prize money for rent, investment savings, “buying things,” and a 21st birthday party next weekend.

Chelsea Kate Isaacs may be contacted at cisaacs@themiamihurricane.com, and Erika Capek may be contacted at ecapek@ themiamihurricane.com.

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college addictions: adderall

BY RAMON GALIANA CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

With all-nighters, hundreds of pages of reading, massive assignments and countless responsibilities twisted in with just a hint of procrastination and strict deadlines, and you have college students worldwide regularly abusing Adderall, a prescription drug used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), to cope with high-pressure lifestyles.

Adderall, a stimulant that allows the user to become more concentrated, focused, and in many cases, more energetic, is similar to a more generic version named Dexedrine. Though commonly prescribed for people with ADHD, it does make its way into the hands of unprescribed students who do not need the drug for medical reasons, but abuse the drug to stay alert during tests, late-night study sessions and other academic endeavors.

“I think that sometimes these are the most overstressed people that need the extra concentration the most to deal with the workload,” said Robert, an unprescribed 21-year-old University of Miami Business Law major from Delaware, who spoke to The Miami Hurricane under the condition of anonymity. Robert uses the drug for high-stress scenarios during the semester. When asked whether the drug could be harmful for non-prescribed users, he shrugged skeptically and said, “If used in the wrong manner and abused it could potentially be dangerous.”

Sean, a 19-year-old motion pictures major from St. Louis, Mo., is a prescribed Adderall user who takes other drugs to counter the effects of Adderall.

“I’ve crashed, and sometimes I have to use other drugs to fall asleep because [Adderall] keeps you up,” Sean said, under the condition of anonymity. “Sometimes when I’ve needed to go to sleep and I’m on [Adderall], I’ve had to use other drug.”

Sean said he does not believe the drug is dangerous. “[It’s] Absolutely not [dangerous]. I think people who abuse it and do lines [of cocaine] with it [are in danger], but a prescribed person taking Adderall in order to help with their work or whatever?

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I see no problem,” he said.

“How can something that a doctor gives to people be bad for you?” questioned Dean Nanette Vega, director of the Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drugs.

“These are prescriptions prescribed for those who have been diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Taking someone else’s prescription drugs is illegal and dangerous. Prescription drugs are not harmful if they are used properly and only under a doctors supervision,” she said.

The center, located in Student Services Building 21, room E, deals with alcohol and drug use, abuse and dependency issues among students.

The drug has few side effects for prescribed users who take the correct dosage. The Food and Drug Administration, however, reports that non-prescribed, illegal use of Adderall can result in “rapid heartbeat palpitations, increased blood pressure, restlessness, insomnia, seizures, depression, headache, and stroke.” Long term affects include liver problems and addiction.

A study conducted at the University of Miami in 2002 by the President’s Commission on Alcohol and Drugs set out to discover patterns of drug use in the student body.

“We didn’t have a handle on what was going on on campus”, said Bryan Page, Sociology Research Center professor and chairperson of the Department of Anthropology. The objective of the study was to find Adderall users through “networks of informal social relations,” whereby students who were working on the project

sought out other students who were users of prescription drugs.

“The students who were originally prescribed were the least enthusiastic to take the drug,” Page said.

Those who did not have a prescription were much more eager to take the drug than prescribed users. Non-prescribed students, the study found, would attain their drugs through prescribed students who sold off or gave away the excess pills they would not use.

The drugs that kill the most aren’t heroin, cocaine or crystal methamphetamine. A report released last June by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission found that fatality rates caused by legal, prescription drugs were three times that of all illegal drugs combined in 2007.

So how should students deal with the hardships of a college semester without abusing prescription meds?

“Get at least seven hours of sleep. Make sure you eat three meals a day and drink plenty of fluids. Make a study schedule and plan ahead; that way you are not cramming last minute. Study with a buddy. Utilize campus resources,” said Dean Vega. But, lastly and most importantly, she said that students can find relaxing and healthy alternatives to abusing prescription drugs: “Take a study break and do something fun!”

Ramon Galiana may be contacted at rgaliana@themiamihurricane. com.

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DIALOGUE: Former MTV reporter Gideon Yago spoke at the Storer Auditorium to a near-capacity audience Tuesday.

Gideon Yago speaks

BY SARAH MARSHAKPILCHICK CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Chances are that if you were a teenager at the start of the new millennium, the name Gideon Yago rings a bell, as it should: The former MTV News reporter and unlikely heartthrob was a constant presence on the network, especially during presidential campaigns.

As the second guest to speak as part of the University of Miami’s, “A Dialogue For Democracy,” Yago was a familiar face, and Tuesday’s speech at Storer Auditorium entitled “They’re Doing What? Politics, Cool, and the Youth Vote” drew a large crowd.

Yago, whose Emmy awardwinning documentaries feature such controversial subjects as hate crime, natural disasters and the war in Iraq, started reporting for MTV in 2000 when he was a senior at Columbia University.

Yago, 30, told The Miami Hurricane in a press conference for student media that he truly believes college students have the power to change the course of history, but

only if the effort is made.

“The history of change was written on college campuses,” said Yago, alluding to student activism of the 1960s and the recent creation of Students Taking Action Now: Darfur (STAND), a Darfur awareness group, founded at Georgetown University. “[Change] spawned in a dorm room.”

Yago views complacency as the most antagonistic force facing the “post-reality” generation today. The youth vote, which comprises a fourth of all citizens in the United States today, is a far more powerful bloc than what is represented, according to Yago, who worries that young voters will flock from the polls no matter the outcome of the presidential election.

“There’s no reason in particular for politicians to pay attention to us unless we make them,” Yago said. “If you don’t vote, you don’t have a place at the political table.”

Sarah Marshak-Pilchik may be contacted at smarshak@themiamihurricane.com.

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UM groups aid in Haitian hurricane victims effort Effort raising food, money, toys to help islands recover

BY DEBORA RUBI CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Five University of Miami groups are scrambling to help the victims of Tropical Storm Hanna and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. The Caribbean Student Association (CSA), exemplifying their “One Love, One People, One Caribbean” motto, is working in conjunction with four other organizations to provide relief to hurricane victims in the Caribbean. The Haitian Student Organization (HSO) is organizing a toy drive for Haiti.

CSA will be working with the Organization for Jamaican Unity, the Bahamian Student Association and the Alpha Gamma Chapter of sorority Sigma Lambda Gamma.

The drive aims to support a region that has been devastated by a busy hurricane season which has already sent two major hurricanes and a tropical storm towards it.

“My friend called me, said he was homeless and asked if I could help,” said CSA President Keisha Baisden, a junior and Trinidad and Tobago native.

The most outstanding of the damage caused by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna has focused on the

nations of Cuba and Haiti, killing 351 people in Haiti as of Sept. 9 and destroying most of the major crops in Cuba. The smaller islands had much of their infrastructure destroyed, leaving thousands without basic life necessities like water, food and shelter.

The disaster has come to showcase the Caribbean culture that unites all these nations. The call from Jamaica has extended into a relief drive to help Jamaica, Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas.

“We should do something about it,” Baisden said.

The relief drive will be collecting nonperishable goods, baby products, clothing, feminine products, batteries and flashlights.

Donations can be left at the COISO Office in UC213, brought to club events or given to any CSA E-Board member. Donations can also be left with any of the four participating organizations that will be tabling in the UC breezeway for the next few weeks.

“We all have ties to these countries and the Caribbean,” Baisden said.

The exclusion of Haiti stands out, since it was the most affected by the hurricanes.

Many Haitian students are helping with the fund, even though it will not reach their home country.

“If we want to work with them we’re welcome to,” said HSO Community Chair Cassandre Davilmar, “but I’d rather we work on our own.”

HSO is focusing on a toy drive with Shakaitutu, a multi-service production com-

pany, which is doing a concert in Haiti and handing out toys to the children of Haiti the days prior to the concert. HSO will be collecting toys until Oct. 24 in the COISO office. The toys must be appropriate for children from the age of 3 to the age of 17 and not promote violence.

Haiti has not been kept without help from the local community. The Miami City Hall began its own drive on behalf of Haitian victims last week, beginning collections at the Dolphins vs. Jets Game. Any donations can be dropped off at Miami fire stations, left with a Neighborhood Enhancement Team or any Dolphins’ representatives.

Students can learn more at CSA’s Web site, www.umcsa.com, and donate through www.the509project.com.

Debora Rubi may be contacted at drubi@ themiamihurricane.com.

Groups involved in Hurricane Relief: Caribbean Student Association President: Keisha Baisden www.umcsa.com Haitian Student Organization President: Sarah Bertrand www.envibrance.com/planetkreyol Organization for Jamaican Unity President: Ahmani Dodoo Bahamian Student Association President: Ezzard Rolle

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Fall Movie Preview The most anticipated, hyped and bankable movies this season

BY NICK MASLOW OF THE STAFF The season of hot summer blockbusters is over. But while fall is traditionally a dry spell for the studios, Hollywood has your back this year. Here are just a few of the noteworthy films to keep you at the multiplex this season.

Quantum of Solace Release Date: Nov. 14 The Players: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench Plot: James Bond (Craig) is known for mixing work and play, but Quantum of Solace reveals what happens when 007 mixes work and love. Bond sets off to find out why the woman he loved betrayed him, only to face the elusive and powerful organization that blackmailed her. His discoveries set him on a quest to prevent Bolivia and its water supply from falling into the hands of a businessman with ties to the CIA and the British government. Bond finds himself turning to old friends for help, as not even boss and mentor M (Dench) can be trusted.

What it’s like: No comparison necessary The lowdown: It’s Daniel Craig’s second time around playing Bond. The film continues to capture Bond’s early years in the same vein as Casino Royale, but Bond is smoother and not as flawed in his approach. According to Craig, shooting Casino Royale was like “a walk in the park” when compared to Quantum, during which he received eight stitches to close a gash on his face.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno Release Date: Oct. 31 The Players: Seth Rogen, Kevin Smith, Elizabeth Banks, Justin Long Plot: Best friends Zack (Rogen) and Miri (Banks) are beyond broke. At one point, the water in their apartment is shut off when Miri is washing her hair, leaving the “poop water” in the toilet as her next best option. When Miri suggests the two are living under circumstances that drive people to have sex for money, Zack begins to see porno as their only way out. Soon the friends find themselves producing smut while simultaneously falling in love with each other.

What it’s like: The Money Pit meets Boogie Nights meets Knocked Up The lowdown: Zack and Miri has a built-in audience not just because of Seth Rogen, but also because of director and writer Kevin Smith. With cult classics such as Dogma and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back under his belt, Smith is celebrated for his unique brand of comedy. Although themes of destitution and pornography have been respectively explored in a plethora of films, Zack and Miri is the first one in which they are comically explored at the same time.

Eagle Eye Release Date: Sept. 26 The Players: Shia LaBeouf, Billy Bob Thornton, Michelle Monaghan, Steven Spielberg, D.J. Caruso Plot: One phone call from an unknown woman throws Jerry Shaw (LaBeouf) and Rachel Holloman (Monaghan) into the fight of their lives. With every time they pick up the phone comes a new series of orders they must follow to stay alive. But soon after Jerry and Rachel become the most wanted fugitives in the country, they begin to discover the conspiracy isn’t even about them.

What it sounds like: Nick of Time meets Die Hard meets The Game The lowdown: It’s impressive that Shia LaBeouf has made the transformation from Disney kid to Hollywood A-lister with just three films – Disturbia, Transformers and Indiana Jones. Behold the power of Steven Spielberg. The heaviest of Hollywood heavyweights has had a producing role in all three films, in addition to this season’s Eagle Eye. The film also finds LaBeouf reunited with Disturbia director D.J. Caruso. That’s a good thing. If the previews are any indication, Eagle Eye will have the high-octane energy of Disturbia, but with scenarios suitable for post-high school moviegoers.

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Fashion 4Word: Boots, bookstore, t-shirts and smartphones

BY DANIELLE KASLOW CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER EMBELLISHED RAIN BOOTS Whimsical designs and bright colors take the lead when the raindrops fall in Miami. Students brave the unpleasant weather by sporting embellished rain boots, bringing a little fun and a splash of color to an otherwise dreary day. Walking from one class to the next, many different shades, patterns and styles can be spotted. Burberry print boots were recently popular, as wetr vibrantly colored boots with polka dots. Whether worn simply to combat the many puddles on campus or to express yourself through fashion, these fun rain boots definitely add flair to any outfit.

BOOKSTORE CHIC School spirit is abundant at the University of Miami. Students show their pride by sporting UM t-shirts and apparel around campus. Not a single day goes by without spotting a bright orange tee or a backwards baseball cap with the signature “U.” However, the most popular type of UM apparel is by far the free t-shirt. Distributed at orientation and many other events around campus, the free UM t-shirt is handy for students to throw on while rushing to class or the gym. As an added bonus, most students have about 300 different styles of these tees, so one is almost guaranteed to be clean.

WHITE V-NECK TEES The simple white v-neck tee has taken UM by storm.

Worn with shorts, they appear effortlessly cool and of the moment. However, it is important to keep in mind that fit is key with this wardrobe staple. The shirt must fall loosely for the casual yet chic effect so many Miami students crave. Be sure to add accessories to lend some color and fun detailing.

Throw on a few bright bangles for a cool take on this look, or opt for pearls earrings for a classy prep school vibe. The popular t-shirt is produced by many brands such as Hanes

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and American Apparel, ranging in price from $12- $20.

SMARTPHONES Diamonds are no longer a girl’s best friend, as most females on the UM campus can always be sighted with a cell phone in hand. Talking, texting, or just carrying it from one class to the next, cell phones have become a necessity for the male population as well. The most popular cells are those on the cutting edge, like the iPhone or the Blackberry.

Since so many people have similar looking phones, adding style to your cellular appendage is a must. Covers to both protect and add flair to cell phones are common on campus. With many options available, from hard or flexible covers to bright or muted tones, it is easy to customize your cell phone to represent your personality.

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“It’s an opportunity to go into another great football environment, which college football is all about.”

–RANDY SHANNON football head coach

“None of us like to lose, so we’ll remember that if we get in a situation where the game is tight.”

SPORTS

–TRICIA TALIAFERRO volleyball head coach

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Canes fall to Cougars for first loss of season

Miami looks to rebound against Aggies

Team travels west to play No. 2 UCLA next

Preparing for ACC schedule

BY CHRISTINA DENICOLA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

As the cliché goes, all good things must come to an end.

Unfortunately for Miami, the women’s soccer team wasn’t exempt from the saying, as it battled through 68 scoreless minutes against Brigham Young University Tuesday night at Cobb Stadium.

In the 69th minute, midfielder Auna Janis scored the game winner when a rebound from forward Lauren Anderson’s shot, inside the box, deflected off Hurricane freshman goalkeeper Vikki Alonzo for the 1-0 difference.

Alonzo, who was recently named the ACC Player of the Week, had recorded five straight shutouts going into the match and allowed only the second goal of the season.

“I’m obviously disappointed with the result, but I think we played very, very good soccer,” head coach Tricia Taliaferro said.

“This is a good learning experience for us because none of us like to lose, so we’ll remember that if we get in a situation where the game is tight. With this team and the character we show, we’ll come out on top the next time we’re put in that.”

The Hurricanes (7-1-0) had their share of opportunities against the Cougars (5-4-0) with four corner kicks, but lost 3-2 in shots on goal.

Perhaps Miami’s best scoring chance came when sophomore forward Brittney Steinbruch passed a defender in the box and shot wide right as the goalie approached.

Later in the 66th minute,

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EYE ON THE BALL: Midfielder Paulelett Ricks-Chambers awaits the throw-in from BYU defender Dana Oldroyd Tuesday night. Miami lost their first game of the season, 1-0.

Steinbruch crossed a perfect ball to an empty back door.

After scoring in each of the first six games, Steinbruch, who has a team-high eight goals on the season, hasn’t found the back of the net in two straight.

On a corner by junior forward Paulelett Ricks-Chambers in the 72nd minute, defender Danielle Griebel headed the ball just wide and several attempted shots by Cane attackers were blocked.

“When you’re starting to get to the top level, everybody’s talented, knows the game and everybody’s technical,” Taliaferro said.

“Sometimes a little extra factor is, ‘can you dig just a little bit deeper than somebody else?’ I think we

did create an opportunity, but when you play these top teams in the country, you have to dig a little bit deeper.”

Early on, Cougar forward Katie Larkin gave the Hurricane defense trouble with two shots on goal before being shut down the remainder of the 90 minutes.

“We weren’t doing anything special,” Taliaferro said. “She’s very dangerous, but playing in the ACC, in the hardest conference in the country, we’re used to playing her. We play Brittney [Steinbruch] every day in practice. We obviously noticed her and wanted to defend her as a team.”

Miami heads on its California road trip for games against second-

ranked UCLA (5-0-1) Friday night and San Diego (5-2-0) Sunday morning before beginning its ACC schedule next week.

“I think we’re excited, especially now that we know what it feels like,” Griebel said. “We don’t want to feel it again. If we come out with two wins it’d be awesome for the team and it’d be good to start ACC [play] and build more confidence there.”

Chritina De Nicola may be contacted at cdenicola@ themiamihurricane.com

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After an idle week, the Miami Hurricanes will take to the road for the second time this season, traveling to Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, to face Texas A&M. “It’s an opportunity to go into another great football environment, which college football is all about, and play a good team,” head coach Randy Shannon said. “We are excited for this game. It would really good for us to go there and get a win.”

This will be the Hurricanes (1-1) first trip to Texas A&M’s (11) Kyle Field, also known as the “12th Man.” Nevertheless, the Canes have already faced a hostile atmosphere at The Swamp in Gainesville.

“That place will be rocking all day,” freshman defensive tackle Marcus Forston said. “They say it’s one of the top five crowds.

But we’re already adjusted to a huge crowd on the road. We are going to block the crowd out.

They’re nothing but fans screaming. They’re not lining up in front of us.”

The all-time series between the Canes and the Aggies is tied, 1-1. The Aggies won the first meeting back in 1944 with a 7014 win at the Orange Bowl. However, last year the Hurricanes embarrassed a then-ranked Texas A&M team on national television, with a 34-17 win at the Orange Bowl.

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Marve looks to pick up first touchdown and win FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 11 Miami held Texas A&M to only 38 yards in the first half, taking a 24-0 lead. The Canes scored 10 points off three Aggies turnovers in the final minutes before halftime.

Then again, this is a new season.

The Hurricanes are coming off a tough in-state loss against nemesis Florida, 26-3. But fortunately for the Canes, since 1999 they have won every game after losing to a top-five opponent.

As for the Aggies, they are also coming off a bye week, but they haven’t looked impressive at all this season. They dropped their opener against Arkansas State at Kyle Field and subsequently struggled to beat New Mexico.

Two weeks ago, quarterback

Robert Marve played the first game of his career, completing 10 of 18 passes for 69 yards. He is still looking for his first touchdown — and his first win. He knows it won’t be easy against the Aggies.

“They have a great defense,” Marve said. “They have a whole bunch of athletes over there. We’re going go to be ready to play a good game against them.”

The Hurricanes will be without running back Javarris James for at least two weeks due to a high ankle sprain. This means Graig Cooper will be the guy in Miami’s backfield. Derron Thomas and Shawnbrey McNeal will also see plenty of carries.

The Canes will rely on the defense to dictate the game against the Aggies. Through the first two games this season, the Canes rank sixth nationally in first downs al-

lowed (12) and 18th overall in total defense.

If quarterback Stephen McGee isn’t healthy for the Aggies, then Jerrod Johnson will take his spot. Johnson is a six-foot-five, athletic quarterback.

Shannon believes his team must stay focused and remember that Aggies first-year head coach Mike Sherman will have his team ready.

“They are still a big time program,” Shannon said. “When you go down to Aggie land the fans are unbelievable, and the support they have is unbelievable. It’s going to be a great challenge down there.”

Said Cooper, ” We can not overlook them at all. We’ve got to play our game.”

Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.

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Robert Marve and Jacory Harris have looked good so far for Miami.

Not great, but good. To be honest, all this team needs is good quarterback play to win. On the flip side, Texas A&M starter Stephen McGee has been erratic in a new offense and may not play against Miami due to injury. Replacement Jerrod Johnson, a sophomore, looked good last week. However, the Aggies were playing New Mexico, a team that does not boast the same type of speed on defense as Miami.

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Miami’s line has opened holes in the run game, which cannot be said for the Aggie line. Both have struggled in pass protection and have been bailed out by athletic quarterbacks. On the strength of the run game, Miami gets the advantage.

ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

RUNNING BACK Tailback Michael Goodson and fullback Jovorskie Lane are both very talented for the Aggies. However, their lack of success in the passing game has led to opponents taking away the run game with eight men in the box. As for Miami, the loss of Javarris James hurts. Graig Cooper and Derron Thomas will be the primary ball carriers, but neither is the grinder that James is. On pure talent, these teams are even. However, Miami has been more successful on the ground this season, and the Aggies have struggled stopping the run against weaker teams.

ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

RECEIVERS Hurricane receivers continue to drop passes. This week, a shakeup on the depth chart leaves Aldarious Johnson and Sam Shields as the starters. Neither has been a part of the problem, and they are both talented. Look for a smaller rotation at this position. Travis Benjamin appears poised for a breakout game. For the Aggies, big freshman Ryan Tannehill leads the way. He could create matchup problems, so look for Miami to use zone.

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D-LINE The Aggies have struggled to stop the run, and these troubles always start up front. Miami has played well against the run and has gotten after the passer. The Hurricane line is back at full strength with the return of Eric Moncur and Allen Bailey last week. Look for one of them to have a big game.

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LINEBACKERS Miami’s linebackers were great last week; much better than they showed the previous week. Sean Spence has been the team’s best player. Aggie linebackers are not as talented and have been unable to get untracked because of the defensive line’s struggles.

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SECONDARY Miami’s backs have not put up impressive statistics but have played surprisingly well – minus the fourth quarter against the Gators. They need to create turnovers.

The Aggies secondary is untested so far. Look for the Canes’ speed to play a big factor.

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SPECIAL TEAMS Miami’s kicking and returns have been good, but their coverage has been shoddy. The Aggies’ Richie Bean is 0-2 on field goals in the Aggies’ first two games.

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