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Vol. 91, Issue 8 | Sept. 20 - Sept. 23, 2012
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BY ALLISON GOODMAN | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF STEPHANIE PARRA | NEWS EDITOR
Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama sat before crowds of 750 students and local supporters on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. They were interviewed by Univision journalists Jorge Ramos and Maria Elena Salinas for a broadcast on the Spanish station. Candidates have been looking to garner as much support from the state of Florida, which has a total of 29 electoral votes and is considered a powerful swing state during this election. See UNIVISION, page 5
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UM community has power to swing Florida vote Campaign groups target students BY JORDAN COYNE COPY EDITOR
The national campaign for President Barack Obama is certain that the University of Miami student body will help color Florida blue. Canes for Obama is the campusbased initiative created by Organizing for America (OFA), the Florida segment of the national Obama Campaign. The group kick-started the campaign season Wednesday with a rally featuring a visit from Rep. Dwight Bullard, D-Fla. The goal of Canes for Obama is to register, inform and involve student voters in the election process, especially in such a powerful swing state as Florida. “Everything we do is catered to college students,” said Emily Young, the UM campus team leader. The student organization tables daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the UC Breezeway, informing and registering students. Canes for Obama will also be hosting voter registration drives, watch parties for the debate and elec-
NICK RODRIGUEZ // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER TRUE COLORS: Senior Mike Mullins and junior Emily Young, the campus team leaders for Organizing for America, rally for Obama’s re-election.
tion, and phone-banking events to ensure students are registered to vote and then make it to the polls. Each week, OFA releases quotas and the campuses strive to meet and exceed these before the Oct. 9 voter registration deadline. While Canes for Obama focuses solely on the presidential campaign, the group is also working closely with Young and College Democrats, an
on-campus organization that supports Obama, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, Congressional candidate Joe Garcia, and Florida House of Representatives candidate Ross Hancock. “In order to work to get change done, we need Democrats in the House and the Senate, “ said Jordan Lewis, president of Young and College Democrats. The group advocates for the
democratic platform by routinely updating its Facebook page with current events and writing a column for The Miami Hurricane on a weekly basis. Hancock recently reached out to Lewis in an email to praise the university’s efforts. “If state house District 114 turns from red to blue, everyone is going to know it was because UM students and the club have become a significant local political force,” Hancock said. Although student Democrats have triumphed, many others within the UM community, like freshman Hannah Blazek, feel that their voices will not be heard. “I’m disappointed. It’s making Miami seem so one-sided and biased,” Blazek said after she learned that there is no student organization working directly with the campaign for Gov. Mitt Romney. Although the UM College Republicans will also be tabling, there is not an organization focusing solely on Romney. “We have informative displays about Romney and Obama, their plans, and their distinctions,” said Alex Alduncin, president of UM College Republicans.
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Grant enables university to further engage student voters VoteSmart talk to return in October BY LYSSA GOLDBERG ASSISTANT EDITOR
Get Out The Vote (GOTV)/ TurboVote hosted the first of two VoteSmart talks Wednesday night, in the hopes of creating informed citizens when students enter the voting booths this November. The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County, the nonpartisan political organization that led the event, addressed issues such as health care, immigration and the economy. They also taught college students about the importance of voting. “There’s 40 million of you. If 70 percent of college students voted, you would be calling every election,” said Maribel Balbin, president 2
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of the League of Women Voters. During the summer, the League approached UM about visiting campus to talk to students about the importance of voting from a nonpartisan standpoint. However, only about 10 students were present for the League’s talk because the event’s timing coincided with the Univision telecast featuring Gov. Mitt Romney in the Fieldhouse Wednesday evening. “I personally couldn’t go because I received a ticket to the Romney event, but I think it’s very important for UM students to be active within the community,” said Jared Payne, a junior studying international relations and public health policy. “I think it’s crucial that people be politically active. Of course when you have an event that’s with an actual presidential candiate on campus, it’s hard for an organization to compete with that.”
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Florida Campus Compact awarded the Butler Center for Service and Leadership a $1,000 grant to host the two VoteSmart talks. Part of the budget went toward printing voter guides distributed at the event, which students can reference during the November election. Florida Campus Compact sent the Butler Center an email regarding the opportunity to apply for the grant, according to GOTV/TurboVote Chair Alessandria San Roman. “Once we sent in the application, we received the good news approximately two to three weeks later,” she said. The Campus Democracy Project offers this grant as an initiative that encourages universities to empower their students by making it easier for them to be engaged in the election process. “As citizens, we have a duty to actively engage in civic awareness
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and be a part of the election process,” San Roman said. “Students should be able to make informed decisions. They should vote in every election, including local and state, because these decisions affect us not only in the present, but in the long term.” Another VoteSmart talk will take place in October, shortly before Florida’s voter registration period closes. Though the date has not yet been set, the topic of discussion has. The second civic dialogue will address local and national ballot issues. Students, faculty, staff and members of the local community can attend the upcoming VoteSmart event in order to become more informed and engaged citizens. “We have the opportunity to make or change the course of American history, and we should take advantage of it every chance we have,” San Roman said.
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CORRECTION The kiteboarding photo on page 3 of the Sept. 17 issue was taken by Dmitry Kraskovsky.
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Referenda could increase student fees for fall 2013 Yearbook, club sports look for more funding BY ALYSHA KHAN ENTERPRISE EDITOR
CAYLA NIMMO // PHOTO EDITOR ELECTION SEASON: Former Republican presidential hopeful speaks to approximately 200 UM students in the 2012 election class. Cain stopped on campus as part of his 30-day “Truth Tour.”
Cain makes tour stop in Miami 2012 election course hosts speech, Q&A BY LYSSA GOLDBERG ASSISTANT EDITOR
Mr. 999 made UM’s 2012 election course a stop on his 30-day, 30-city Truth Tour, as he addressed a crowd of more than 200 students Tuesday evening. A former presidential hopeful, Herman Cain sought the Republican nomination in the 2012 election and proposed the much talked about, but poorly understood, 9-9-9 tax plan. Now in the post-campaign phase, Cain has endorsed Republican candidate Mitt Romney and is touring the country speaking to college students, among other groups of people. Cain said he wanted to visit college campuses because college students represented a big portion of the 2008 electorate. “Many of them voted for President Obama based on the hope and change theme,” Cain said. “I also know that from recent polls, college students have become disillusioned. It wasn’t the hope and change that they thought. And so I believe we must take the conservative message to college students.” In his speech, Cain discussed the American dream, why he decided to run for president, and his mission now that he’s out of the race. He also urged students to “stay involved, stay informed and stay inspired.” “Even though I’m not pursuing the position of president anymore, I’m still
on a mission to make a difference in this country in terms of making sure that people have the facts and the truth in order to make informed decisions,” Cain told the audience. Following his speech, students interacted with Cain in a question-and-answer session. “I was amazed at how many hands went up in the Q&A,” Cain said. “We couldn’t answer all of them. That said that the students are really engaged, and they want answers.” Students’ questions ranged from topics like education to health care. Cain’s ideas for tax code reform and his vision of America four years from now, under either an Obama or Romney administration, were also points of discussion. “One of the things that I’ve learned as a speaker in all of the years that I’ve spoken is that you don’t always know what’s on their minds, especially when you’re on a college campus,” Cain said. “For example, the young man who talked about the Department of Education and came from an inner-city school, I never would’ve anticipated talking about education in that regard.” Senior Ronald Fox, a political science major, captured Cain’s attention with the evening’s first question. Fox asked about the impact of eliminating the Department of Education on lower-income students, who come from inner-city high schools and get the grades to attend college but cannot afford it without the federal government’s financial support. Cain said he supports state control over education.
Janelle De La Torre, a sophomore majoring in political science, said it was incredible to see Cain up close and in person, especially in the intimate classroom setting. A registered Republican, De La Torre is working with voter registration out of the Romney Victory Office in Kendall. “He’s just an incredible personality and I really believe that his presence there and, more specifically, his passion and enthusiasm for what he believes in came at a perfect time with all the exciting events we have this week at the U,” De La Torre said. UM was selected as a stop on the Truth Tour because it’s located in the battleground state of Florida, Cain said. “We wanted to bring this Truth Tour to southern Florida, central Florida and northern Florida,” he said. “It was to make sure that we geographically hit the three major areas of the state because of the way the demographics in the state break down.” The news of Cain’s visit to UM was kept under wraps – the professors warned students to come to class early for their important guest without sharing his name – so students like freshman Perry Elbadrawi were taken by surprise. “I thought it was really cool that we had this opportunity and that the class was high-profile enough to get such a figure, but I did laugh,” Elbadrawi said. “I had followed him during the primaries, and I took him as more of a joke. But he’s a good speaker.”
Next week, the financial future of two student organizations will be decided. Student Government (SG) elections will be held Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the UC Breezeway. The ballot includes two referenda that could increase the student activity fee by a total of $6.75 for fall 2013. “We had a great voter turnout in the spring, and we hope we can carry that momentum into fall elections,” SG press secretary AJ Ricketts said. Ibis Yearbook is looking to pass a referendum that will increase the student activity fee by $3 per student per semester. The Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC) has slashed the yearbook’s budget to approximately half of what it was in 2003, editor-in-chief Sandra Montalvo said. If the referendum passes, next year’s freshmen will pay $24 dollars over four years for four yearbooks, or $6 per book. Current students will pay even less. If it fails, the staff will be forced to sell the books for $60 to $80, Montalvo said. “People are eager to help out the yearbook, because it’s something they have a potential to be in,” she said. Also on the ballot is a referendum that would allocate $3.75 to the Federation of Club Sports, which comprises 44 club sports. Leading the effort is Brian Van Cleave, an office assistant at the Wellness Center who oversees the budgets of all club sports. According to Van Cleave, the club sports had approximately $300,000 in expenses last year. “After the end of last semester, I noticed that we were running a $20,000 deficit, and there were still more things that clubs wanted to do,” he said. The clubs were forced to dip into their savings to cover the remaining amount. This problem will continue to grow as more sports join the federation and request funding, but it can be solved if the referendum passes, Van Cleave said. “These sports often represent UM because often there isn’t a varsity team,” said Van Cleave, a member of TriCanes, the club triathlon team.
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HP reveals Lupe Fiasco as concert headliner Rapper to perform at BankUnited Center Oct. 19 BY SPENCER DANDES | COPY CHIEF ERIKA GLASS | COPY EDITOR
Hurricane Productions (HP) has announced that Lupe Fiasco will perform at this year’s Homecoming concert on Oct. 19 at the BankUnited Center. The announcement was made on Tuesday afternoon on the Rock. “We just wanted a fun way of letting everyone know at the same time, orgs included,” said senior Julian Malagon, the concerts chair for HP. “In the past there has been a bit of controversy about who should be told first, so this avoided that issue.” Each year, HP uses an online survey to gauge which performers students are most interested in seeing at Homecoming. Lupe was not included in this year’s survey, but he was among the top most voted for the 2011 concert. “We involve the student body whenever feasible to provide the best events possible,” HP Chair Tanner Simkins said. “We developed a thorough survey system that we distributed via the university’s social media outlets.”
Student Government President Nawara Alawa is thrilled about HP’s announcement. “I’m really excited because Lupe is actually my favorite rapper,” SG President Nawara Alawa said. “Congrats to HP for bringing such a big name to campus.” Sophomore Caroline De Freitas is satisfied with this year’s headliner, though she noted that other students would have enjoyed a change from the hip-hop artists that have performed at Homecoming the last few years. “My exact reaction to hearing it was, ‘Lupe? I guess I can deal with that,’” De Freitas said. “It’s a free concert, so no one should be complaining. But I think a lot of students would’ve preferred a different style this year.” Past performers include Ludacris, who came to campus last October, Lauryn Hill in 2010, and Common in 2009. Lupe declined HP’s offer to perform at last year’s concert, but this time the two sides were able to coordinate timing and cost for the event. “It worked out. He has an album coming out next week and fits the image that we wanted,” Malagon said. Lupe also granted WVUM the rights to play his music on specialty shows like Malagon’s hip-hop show. Malagon said WVUM aims to expose UM students to underground and old
HOLLY BENSUR // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER DROP A BEAT: Sophomore Max Gall DJs at the Homecoming concert reveal on Tuesday.
school music. And since most of Lupe’s music isn’t played on the radio, it struck the right balance between underground and popular. Tickets to the performance will be avail-
able to students and alumni. HP will distribute floor and general admission passes starting Oct. 1 at the UC. Students may pick up additional guest tickets, if any are available, beginning Oct. 8.
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UMTV began its newest program, NewsBreak, on Monday. Each day during NewsBreak, a different host provides 90-second updates on the latest on-campus news. This week, the hosts covered the Univision events live from outside of the BankUnited Center. When they are not live at the scene, reporters will be streaming from the School of Communication studios. The latest NewsBreak will be available by noon, according to Julian Glover, UMTV station manager.
As a celebration of the one-year anniversary of the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT), graduate student Noah DeBonis created a short documentary titled “DO TELL” about the effects of the repeal on gay and lesbian service members in a small Air Force base in northern Japan. The film will be screened at the Cosford Cinema on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The one-time screening is free and open to the public. For more information, visit cosfordcinema.com.
“We hope that NewsBreak is as compelling as it is informational, and exposes students to events, ideas or various aspects of campus life that they were not aware of before,” he said. For more information, visit NewsBreak’s Facebook page at facebook.com/UMTVNewsBreak. For upcoming videos, visit vimeo.com/ UMTVSoC.
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The Toppel Career Center will be hosting its eleventh annual Majors and Minors Fair at the Herbert Wellness Center on Oct. 1 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. The fair will help educate undeclared students and those considering a major change on the purpose of a particular major and its requirements. Faculty, staff and student
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representatives from all of the colleges will be present to answer questions and address any concerns about a certain field. The event will also feature free pizza, raffle giveaways and prizes such as a Nexus 7 tablet. The Majors Fair is part of a series of programs called CANE Explorers that helps students connect their academic goals with possible careers after graduation. In November, a second event, as part of this series, will be focused on careers. For more information, visit hireacane.com.
GANDHI DAY National Gandhi Day of Service will be celebrating its tenth anniversary on Saturday. Since its inception at UM in 2002, Gandhi Day allows students to volunteer throughout the Miami community with more than 20 organizations. This year the list includes Bill Baggs State Park, CHARLEE Homes for Children, the Miami River Commission and Shake a Leg Miami. It is estimated that more than 750 students
will be participating this Saturday. Each site requires different service projects, but they often have students painting buildings, retaining walls and mentoring children. For more information, visit umgandhiday.com or contact the Butler Center for Service and Leadership.
SENATE ELECTIONS From Monday to Sept. 26 in the UC Breezeway, students can vote for their Student Government Senate representatives. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day. Results will be announced Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. on the Rock. For more information, visit miami.edu/ sg or email Kimberly Thompson, the chairperson of elections commission at k.thompson12@umiami.edu. Alexander Gonzalez may be contacted at agonzales@themiamihurricane.com.
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Senior Connie Fossi attended the event, and asked Romney a question about his stance on student loans. “I decided to ask that question because obviously I highly depend on the help I get from financial aid,” Fossi said. “That’s one of the major concerns – not only for me, but for many students in UM – because this is an expensive university.” The event was conducted in a Q&A format and focused on issues of interest to the Latino community. Romney’s session with the journalists lasted 35 minutes, while the session with Obama is scheduled to last an hour. Still, students like Fossi do not think one event can have a major impact on the Hispanic voter opinion. “I don’t think one event can change the Latino vote,” she said. “I don’t think one event is enough to change the perspective Latinos have over Romney or over Obama.” Of the 750 total tickets, UM was given approximately 380 for each event, with 99 percent of those tickets going to students, according to Rudy Fernandez, vice president for government affairs. Student Affairs was responsible for distributing the tickets according to the rules imposed by each campaign and by Univision, who rented the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse. “We thought it was very important to engage as many students as possible in these two important events,” said Pat Whitely, vice president for student affairs. Of the remaining tickets for each event, Univision distributed approximately 75, and each campaign distributed the other 300 to local supporters. The event with Romney on Wednesday night, as per his campaign’s request, was only open to members of the UM College Republicans, the Federalist Society and presidents of certain organi-
zations, such as the Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos (the Federation of Cuban Students, known as FEC) and SpectrUM, the LGBT student organization on campus. FEC, for instance, received nine tickets for its entire executive board. Although the Obama campaign also guaranteed tickets to members of certain organizations, such as UM Young and College Democrats, the remainder of the tickets were distributed through a lottery. The decision to hold the event in the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse was based on considerations about the taping of the program, “Meet the Candidates.” Although students have expressed complaints about the small venue and limited number of tickets, Fernandez believes the university’s decision to adapt to Univision’s stipulations was necessary. “We believe the plusses of doing an event like this, even if it’s in a smaller venue, far outweigh the predicament of the fact that there’s a huge demand for tickets and very little supply,” he said. To accommodate students who could not attend, the university held a watch party in the UC. Two 50-inch screens streamed the event live on Wednesday. The watch party during Obama’s visit will be held Thursday at 2:15 p.m. Senior Peter Leitten attended Wednesday’s watch party, but thought the school handled the event poorly. “I was disappointed with the way the watch party was handled, because the monitors didn’t work for the first five minutes of the speech so I had to go on my laptop to watch it,” he said. Junior Paola Giraldo, however, believes the watch party was a good idea. “As a resident in Eaton, there are not many facilities to watch what’s going on in the world,” she said. “It was a very good opportunity.”
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Together, college students make votes count You’re at home watching coverage of the political campaign on CNN, and you make a comment about something one of the candidates says. Instead of getting a response in return, your parents say, “You don’t know what you’re talking about.” College students are often brushed off and ignored when they talk politics. For this reason, we continue to carry the negative reputation of being politically uninterested and uninformed. However, with this election, we’re breaking that stereotype. The Miami Hurricane conducted a poll on its website regarding the 2012 election season. Within two days, the
poll received nearly 300 votes per question. These students don’t seem neither politically uninterested nor uninformed. Our survey asked students nine questions relating to voter registration, political party affiliation and important issues affecting the nation. Results revealed that the majority of students at the University of Miami who participated are registered voters, primarily Democrat, and believe the economy is the most important issue facing the youth right now. Satirical programs such as The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, and increased communication with presidential candidates through so-
cial media outlets have given American youth more momentum and political knowledge to take to the polls. The youth is ready to vote. In past generations, it may have been true that the youth was in the dark about presidential candidate platforms and political policies, but it is time to move on. As the world turns, the youth is evolving and politics is becoming second nature. Students have realized that politics can make or break their futures. Job opportunities, economic growth and college debt depend on the candidates we vote into office. Each political party is grounded on a certain belief system, and it is up to us to
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Obama rightly criticized for dismal taxation policy lack’s Law Dictionary, the most popularly used law dictionary in the U.S., defines tax as a “pecuniary burden laid upon individuals or property owners to support the government.” But, what happens ANDRE RAIKHELSON when these burdens go beCONTRIBUTING yond being merely burdenCOLUMNIST some to outright crippling? What are the main taxes that we, as students, should be worried about? There is property tax, wealth tax, sales tax, inheritance tax, value added tax and a whole lot more. Fundamentally important to our crippling economy that recently hit a $16 trillion deficit is income tax, capital gains tax and corporate tax. During President Barack Obama’s administration, corporate taxes have gone through the roof. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development averaged that for developed nations the corporate tax rate is roughly 25.47 percent. In Japan, this average is about
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36.8 percent. In the U.S., the corporate tax average is 39.26 percent. Nevertheless, if the average household tax is dropping, corporations are passing these taxes on to consumers and even employees in certain situations. Even former President Bill Clinton, who the Democrats see as their equivalent to Ronald Reagan said, “We tax at 35 percent of income, although we only take about 23 percent. So we should cut the rate to 25 percent, or whatever’s competitive.” How did Obama react to this tax talk? He proposed the Buffet Rule, which would be levied on the richest Americans by increasing the amount they pay by a minimum of 30 percent. These individuals already pay 70 percent of taxes, according to The Washington Times. Why punish the people who are paying the most taxes? Obama listened to Warren Buffet who stated that the rich should be taxed more because he pays a smaller tax than his secretary, but makes much more money than she does. Let us look at this mathematically. Mr. Buffet’s secretary pays 35 percent of income tax on her paycheck. Mr. Buffet pays 15 percent capital gains tax, plus 35 percent corporate tax.
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In total, Mr. Buffet pays 15 percent more tax than his secretary. The reason why capital gains is taxed less than income tax is because Mr. Buffet’s corporation is already taxed at 35 percent, and the corporations that he invests in are taxed a corporate tax rate. As the middle class and students, this affects us. According to a collaboration between Oxford University and the University of Warwick, a dollar increase in corporate tax results in a dollar or more decrease in wages for employees. If manufacturers are taxed more, then they pass these fees onto the consumers. For the most part, we are the consumers. Therefore, Obama is rightly criticized. His attempts to decrease the tax in one sector are shadowed by his increase of taxes in the corporate world. This taxation of the upper class, the ones that pay the most taxes, not only weakens the economy but also creates class warfare. Andre Raikhelson is a senior majoring in psychology.
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Battle to the ballots: crucial election topics explored Romney’s actions louder than words p to t h i s point in the 2012 Presidential Election, Gov. Mitt Romney ALEXANDER has focused ANDUNCIN on PresiCONTRIBUTING dent Barack COLUMNIST Obama’s shortcomings in his term of office, while Obama has tried to characterize Romney as a symbol of Wall Street greed. Both strategies have points and counterpoints, but today I want to focus on a forgotten aspect: experience. When Obama was a candidate in 2008, his biggest weaknesses was experience. Before coming into office in 2009, he had spent years as a law school professor and community organizer. In government, he was a U.S. senator representing Illinois for three years. Republicans focused on his executive and foreign policy inexperience, but voters felt that the change he offered was more important. So far, his inexperience has weakened us, both domestically and internationally. Romney has been criticized for his experience at Bain Capital, a corporation that would attempt to reorganize ailing companies and
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make them successful. Bain created thousands of jobs and gave Romney a business background that is hard to surpass. He knows how jobs are created. He knows how companies succeed. These are crucial skill the president should have if the economy is to improve. Romney was elected Governor of Massachusetts in 2002, which is not an easy thing to accomplish as a Republican in a state that’s predominately Democratic. He left office as one of the most popular governors of the state in recent history. He was known for working with Democrats to build together coalitions and compromises for the good of state residents. He was and continues to be a moderate. That is something that Obama tries to portray himself through words, but his actions speak differently. In the next four years, we will venture out into the real world, trying to find jobs and start our careers. I will feel much more comfortable with a man who has see and done everything at helm. Under Obama, almost half of all college graduates cannot find jobs one year after graduation. As a senior, that is a very scary thought. Alexander Anduncin is the UM College Republicans chair.
Keeping equality for four more years uring t h e past three years w e ’ v e watched our nation become divided NESTOR BELTRE CONTRIBUTING along poCOLUMNIST litical lines as we’ve weathered the tough economy and doubted our involvement in the Middle East. We’ve had a strong president, Barack Obama, who has led us into 30 months of job growth, an end to the war in Iraq and a successful future for America. Since Obama has taken office, he has pursued a plan that stimulates short and long-term economic growth. The president broadened students’ opportunities by doubling funding for Pell Grants and fighting to reduce student debt. He has also strengthened the middle class by cutting taxes for 95 percent of working families, and his energy plan is creating new jobs in the alternative fuel industries. The end result of these policies has been over two years of record setting job growth and the beginning of a healthy 21st century economy for the U.S. This vision of a new economy is at odds with the outdated plans of the opposition. The Republican answer is a return to the
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unstable economy that led to the recession in the first place. This means all the familiar tax breaks for wealthy corporations and cuts to Medicaid, job training programs and $115 billion from Pre-K to 12 grade education alone. Generating a strong economy means little without ensuring that everyone has access to the same opportunities. This is an idea that Obama has pushed for in the past three years and will continue to safeguard in the term to come. It is why the president signed a bill that ensured that women receive equal pay for equal work, repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, support gay marriage and approve legislation that protects victims of hate crimes. All Americans are guaranteed a fundamental right to pursue their individual versions of happiness. Obama has consistently supported an inclusive and accepting view of American values and pushes our nation to move forward on these issues. In November, we can choose a plan that benefits the few, or we can choose four more years of Obama – four more years of our nation growing into an economic power that is accessible to everyone of every background. Nestor Beltre is a member of UM young and college democrats.
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hen I first turned 18 earlier this year, I momentarily was in awe of my new authority as an adult. Finally, I could order a Snuggie from T.V. commercials saying, “You must be 18 or older to call.” PATRICK QUINLAN Truly, a great day in CONTRIBUTING my life. But I also made COLUMNIST an effort this past summer to be an informed citizen about what I could and could not actually do. Top of the list? Voting. I went through all the endless gray government websites just to proudly decide that yes, Miami-Dade County should
legalize pitbulls. But I understand that we live in unusual times, and new voters like myself might not be as willing to spare moments that could otherwise be spent on Facebook to find out about voter laws. Therefore, I use this space to share what I have learned. If you want to vote in Florida this November, you must register. You can do so at voter registration tables in the University Center Breezeway. Get Out The Vote is a group that runs a table noon-1 p.m. for just that purpose. The most important thing here is that you must register before Oct. 9. Those are the rules. To register, all you need is citizenship, no felony history, an address, any or no party affiliation, and either a Florida identification, driver’s li-
cense or Social Security number. Once you register, you should receive a registration card in the mail in a few weeks telling you your voting precinct. If you register with an on campus address, you’ll vote in the BankUnited Center. Early voting in Florida is from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3 and you can request an absentee ballot from the County Supervisor of elections. To vote you need a picture I.D., including Cane Cards. That’s it as far as the fundamental right goes. Now if only the fundamental right of persuading my parents to pay for my Snuggie was this easy. Patrick Quinlan is a freshman majoring in international studies and political science. Sept. 20 - Sept. 23, 2012
Inform yourself, don’t rely on others n 2008, B a r a c k O b a m a criticized then-President George W. Bush for allowing the national debt to go up ADRIAN ALONSO by $4 trillion, CONTRIBUTING calling the rise COLUMNIST “unpatriotic.” Now under President Obama for almost a full term, the national debt has spiked by more than $5.35 trillion. This means that since Obama took office, the national debt has risen at a rate 268 percent faster than it did under Bush. Since the government’s money is really your money, it is important to note that the debt per taxpayer is $139,985. To bring this into perspective, this is seven times your absurd University of Miami undergraduate tuition, which you’re paying. In the hopes of finding work in a country with a 12 percent unemployment rate for people ages 20 to 29, I say good luck! I’m writing this because I am sure that very few students reading this were aware of these facts until now. That’s kind of a problem, considering we can finally make our taxpaying parents proud by voting in the upcoming election. For the month that I’ve been living at UM, I have heard continuous remarks along the lines of, “I think I’ll vote for Obama because he’s hip, and the Republicans are evil and crazy.” I can say with confidence that these same students have not paid any form of real attention to the election. They have instead formed their opinions based on what their equally complacent friends have told them, after reading a tweet written by a misinformed acquaintance who watched half of a Daily Show episode, while sitting half-asleep on a bean-bag chair and eating Nutella with a spoon. Please, if you recognize yourself as a person who listens to friends and reads tweets written by people who eat Nutella with a spoon, don’t vote. Because, you know what? People are stupid.
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LEFT TO RIGHT Youth vote has potential to drive the election BY STEPHANIE PARRA NEWS EDITOR
With 47 days left until the presidential elections and 19 days left to register to vote, the time for civic participation seems limited. But for young voters, known for being the most indifferent demographic in the country, this time is as important as any. According to the Seattle Pi, an online-only publication based out of Seattle, young people have voted at rates between 10 percent to 25 percent lower than the national average for decades. Some students, like senior Cassandra Pino, generally have a sense of apathy toward elections. “As dumb as this may sound, I don’t see any point in voting for the very reason that the popular vote does not ultimately determine who will become president, as has happened in the past,” Pino said. Despite the well-documented civic apathy among college students, experts hope this presidential election will have a large young voter turnout, similar to the rise in voter turnout from 2004 to 2008. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), youth voting has been on the rise in the past several elections. Eighteen to 29 year-olds comprise the youth voter population. According
to CIRCLE, this demographic’s turnout rose to GRAPHIC BY CARLOS MELLA 51 percent in 2008 – an increase of two percentage points from the 2004 presidential election. Still, youth voter turnout lags behind the turnout of voters over 30 years old. Casey Klofstad, an associate professor of political science at the University of Miami and the author of “Civic Talk: Peers, Politics, and the Future of Democracy,” believes there are several reasons for the lacking number of youth voters at the polls on Election Day. “In general, younger Americans vote less frequently than older people, and there are a variety of reasons for it,” Klofstad said. Klofstad expressed that young voters need time to get adjusted to the right to vote. Eighteen year-olds who don’t have experience usually don’t vote, he said. “It takes time to acquire the habit,” Klofstad said. “The other thing that matters is because younger people are less likely to vote, they’re less likely to be mobilized by candidates and parties.” Estimates from the Census Current Population Survey November Supplement, posted on civicyouth.org, suggested that the voter turnout rate among young voters in 2008 was one of the highest recorded. “What remains to be seen is that in 2008 there was a very big young voter turnout because of the Obama campaign,” Klofstad said. “And because not all young Americans are liberals, there’s diversity.” The aforementioned survey suggests that the
Suffice it to say, college-aged students would be a significant portion of the electorate if they turned out to vote.” Casey Klofstad, Associate professor of political science, University of Miami
increase in 2008 is due to three factors: extensive voter outreach efforts, a close election and high levels of interest in the 2008 campaign. Those three factors, according to the study published on civicyouth.org, worked to drive voter turnout among youth voters to the highest levels seen since 1992. Out of the 286 UM students who voted in a poll conducted by The Miami Hurricane, 265 are registered to vote. And out of the 266 voters who answered the question pertaining to political party affiliation, 95 students marked “Democrat,” 82 marked “Republican,” 45 marked “not affiliated,” and 44 marked “independent.” Thirty-three percent of the students who did not give an answer regarding their party affiliation have the potential to impact the election.
Klofstad expressed the importance and weight of the college vote. “Suffice to say, college-aged students would be a significant portion of the electorate if they turned out to vote,” Klofsad said. “On top of that, it would make issues like student loans and entering jobs into the workforce more important. Politicians would have to pay more attention to it.” Professors Christopher Mann and Joseph Uscinski, along with Klofstad, are teaching a course this semester titled “The 2012 Election.” Freshman Fernanda Paguaga, a political science major, is enrolled in the class and expressed her interest in the material. “I really wanted to know more about the candidates and their policies so I could be a more informed voter,” Paguaga said. The class, which has had well-known speakers including UM President Donna E. Shalala and former Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain, aims to keep students informed during the election season. “I like the guest speakers, and I like what they bring to the table,” Paguaga said. Klofstad hopes students will remember the key point of the course. “Do people remember the facts and figures about politics when they leave UM? Probably not,” he said. “But if they can remember that being politically engaged is important and voting is important, that’s our job in college. It’s not to be liberal or conservative, but just to say you’ve got to get in it.”
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As a student living in Florida and attending UM, you have the right to vote in Florida.
Last day to register to vote Voting Day
Students living on campus can vote at the BankUnited Center.
TurboVote, available on umiami.turbovote.org, allows students to register online. Students will receive a completed registration form and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Then, they can sign the form, seal it and mail it.
To vote on Election Day, find your precinct at miamidade.gov/ elections.
As a student living in Florida and attending UM, you have the right to vote in Florida. DESIGN BY CARLOS MELLA
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UM senior creates customized boat shoes for fraternities STORY BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ | STAFF WRITER DESIGN BY AMILYNN SOTO
PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO // PHOTO EDITOR BUSINESS MAN: Senior Jason Shuman founded Category 5, the only manufacturer to sell officially licensed fraternity boat shoes. His customized shoes will reach 200 college campuses by next spring. The company plans to expand its line soon.
rmed with boat shoes and his four best friends, senior Jason Shuman has begun his college campus takeover. What began as a project for an entrepreneurship class his sophomore year at UM has evolved into Category 5 Boat Shoes, the only manufacturer to sell officially licensed customized fraternity boat shoes. Category 5 launched its “Class Meets Custom Takeover” at 80 universities this fall and will be at 200 campuses this spring. The University of Miami was part of the initial phase of the campaign, which involved campus representatives showing off the shoes to Greek organizations and the general student body. The idea for the company came to Shuman when he was looking for boat shoes with the insignia of his fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. He noticed there weren’t any custom boat shoes and that most of the merchandise was overpriced and low quality. Shuman grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, so after hearing him talk about the idea nonstop, his family finally told him he should work on it. “At first, I was more scared of failure,” Shuman said. “Two years ago I was immature and not ready. Now, I am wholly dedicated and put in 90-hour 10
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work weeks. I’m the first to come in and the last to leave.” Shuman’s father put him in touch with a manufacturer. When the first prototype fell apart, Shuman decided to try again with the help of his best friends. Through research obtained from Greek organizations and the licensing company, they learned that the market for the shoes was definitely there: The undergraduate market replenishes itself by 25 percent each year and the number of Greek students tends to stay the same, allowing for about 82,500 people to join fraternities and sororities each year. “We’re all students; me and Jason are the only ones in fraternities, but we are the target market,” said co-founder Nate Shron, a senior at Syracuse University and a brother of Alpha Epsilon Pi. “We are the students we hope will buy these shoes.” Boat shoes have a special meaning to Shuman, who grew up in New England and spent his summers on the coast at a camp in Cape Cod. “Boat shoes are the norm in Cape Cod,” he said. “They look good, feel good, and are convenient.” After testing several prototypes, Shuman and his partners found their
signature shoe: the Yachtsman. The design includes premium leather, slipresistant soles and foam insoles that have a structured back, which make the shoes feel broken in from the start. The shoes are licensed for 19 fraternities, including SigEp, AEPi and Sigma Chi. Category 5 is also expanding to sports teams, yacht clubs, country clubs, private schools and any other groups looking for personal customization. Shron says they hope to add women’s shoes and sororities in January. The men’s line will be adding color options as well. “We’re always open to suggestions because customer service is the most important goal to maintain,” said Shron, who is Category 5’s vice president of business development and public relations. Shuman has focused his energy on the business, because he says that to make it, you have to be fully invested in what you are doing. “Dreams turn into visions, but hard work makes realities,” he said. “If you’re not thinking about this in the shower, then you’re doing something wrong.” For more information, visit Facebook.com/Cat5BoatShoes and Cat5boatshoes.com.
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Five quick tips to keep fresh, clean during fall semester BY STEPHANIE PARRA NEWS EDITOR
With the semester off to a quick start, you may forget about staying polished while you’re burying your nose in your textbooks – ends may split, nails may chip and brows may become unruly. But staying fresh, clean and well-groomed doesn’t have to be so difficult. Check out these five tips for keeping a fresh face for the fall semester.
close to campus. Sit back in the salon’s large blackvinyl pedicure chairs, and relax while you have your cuticles pushed back. And you’ll have a wide selection of Essie and OPI colors – they always carry the hottest hues! For prices, call 305-669-0800. Beyond Nails is located at 6600 SW 57th Ave., South Miami.
cuts. She even does the Keratin hair treatment for those who are sick of having frizzy hair due to Miami’s out-of-control humidity. And if you’re looking for full-on pampering, ask for Daris Diaz. She can do wonders with your nails, while Maggie is perfecting your locks. For prices and to make an appointment, call 305-446-9818. H20 Salon & Spa is located at 1400 Salzedo St., Suite 105, Coral Gables.
has dozens of tutorials and how-to videos available. And, best of all, Carli instructs you on easy hair tips, too – all for free! Visit Carli Bybel’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/carlibel5.
Facial Experts recommend facials at least two to three times a year to help keep pores clean. Still, facials tend to ooze hefty price tags. At Skin Institute in North Miami, specialists offer one-of-a-kind service for supreme results. Although it is a bit far from campus, the Skin Institute is worth the trip. The variety of massage and facial packages available, all for reasonable costs, make the trip worth the while. For prices, call the Skin Institute at
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Manicure/pedicure Nothing is as quick and easy (and inexpensive) as a manicure and a pedicure. Beyond Nails, located within Red Road Commons, will not only get the job done, but it’s also
Hair So your summer highlights have come and gone, and your roots are taking over. Or maybe you’re just desperate for a cut and a blowout. Either way, H20 Salon & Spa has you covered. Ask for Maggie Ruiz and you’re sure to leave the salon looking good; she’s great with everything from hair coloring to hair
Makeup Wearing makeup to school every day can clog pores and even hurt your eyes. Still, there’s no need to look like an ogre in class, especially when YouTube has the answers to your makeup woes. Check out Carli Bybel’s YouTube channel. She
305-371-7435, email skininstitute@ aol.com or visit skininstituteusa.com. The Skin Institute is located at 13499 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami.
Eyebrows If you’re looking to avoid caterpillar eyebrows, Nordstrom at Merrick Park’s Anastasia Brows department is the place to go. The department’s trained specialists won’t over-trim your eyebrows either. The experts know how to maintain clean, broad brows. Though eyebrow shaping costs $30, every dollar is truly worth it. Nordstrom at Merrick Park is located at 4310 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Call 786-999-1313 to make an appointment. GRAPHICS BY AMILYNN SOTO
Q&A
Political author talks religious oppression, media bias BY HUNTER WRIGHT CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
In a sea of misleading news stories and faulty perceptions, Mark Juergensmeyer stands out with a raw, sincere voice. He will share his refreshing insight on the weighty topics that flood today’s media, along with an outline of his new book, “Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State,” on Thursday at the Newman Alumni Center. The Miami Hurricane had a chance to talk to Juergensmeyer before his event and discuss recent events in the Middle East, religious oppression, and the ways in which misconceptions lead to social discord on a global level. The Miami Hurricane: You recently wrote the book “Global Rebellion: Religious Challenges to the Secular State,” which provides us with an in-depth look at
how religious conflict is affecting the 21st century. What made you want to study religious violence in the first place? Mark Juergensmeyer: I’d been interested in issues of religion and politics pretty much all of my adult life. It’s something I’d studied in graduate school, something I’d been interested in … To tell you the JUERGENSMEYER truth I came from a family in which on my mother’s side there were preachers, and on my father’s side there were politicians. Religion and politics were already in my blood. TMH: How biased is the media, and how does it influence the way we as Americans feel about
what goes on in terms of our relationships with other countries? MJ: Well, everybody’s biased. I’m biased, you’re biased … because you look at things through your own frame of reference. That’s the advantage of talking with people directly who have a totally different perspective than you do, and sometimes you’re jolted into seeing the world quite differently than they do. For example, most of the people who are involved in acts of violence, even terrorism – what looks like terrorism to us – see their community and maybe even themselves personally as under siege, as oppressed, under attack, under violence. And they feel like they’re trying to defend or protect themselves. That’s totally different from the way we see them, if we see them as horrible, evil people out to get us. [Laughs] And if somebody’s out to get you,
of course you see them that way, but they don’t see themselves that way. So it’s very helpful to see how they see things. TMH: What ideas do you wish to leave your audience with after coming to see you speak? Do you want to change how they view what’s going on in the world right now? MJ: Sure, yes, and to see that these events don’t come out of nowhere, they come out of somewhere, they come out of people’s perceptions, and sometimes these perceptions have a certain validity in their own — in a sense of oppression, or invitation, but in any event to magnify their conditions through images of cosmic war, is a fantasy. And we shouldn’t buy into it, and to exaggerate it, and our response to it, is a way of buying into it, and that’s equally bad. We then become part of the problem. And that’s why you say, “Is
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this situation in the Middle East going to continue?” It depends in part on how we respond. TMH: What would be the best way to respond? MJ: To say, “We know most Muslims don’t behave like this.” The initial response of the American embassy in Egypt was absolutely the right response. And that is to say that, “Look, this stupid film has nothing to do with us. We are as shocked and horrified as you are. Islam is part of the fabric of American religious life. ... This offends us as much as it does you.”
IF YOU GO WHERE: Newman Alumni Center WHEN: Thursday at 7 p.m. COST: Free and open to the public
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ZOE KAFKES // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER HIGH AND TIGHT: Freshman wide receiver Herb Waters (center) and sophomore tight end Ronald Regula (right) participate in a drill catching short passes at Wednesday morning’s practice. The Hurricanes will play Georgia Tech at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets have scored 50 points in consecutive games with their patented triple option attack.
Shaky Miami defense to take on triple option at Tech Telemaque, Hurns both ready for Saturday game BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR
Against Bethune-Cookman, the Hurricanes were able to clamp down and limit the Wildcats to seven points on 355 total yards at Sun Life Stadium. This week, the competition will get a bit stiffer. A week after their first home game of the season, the Hurricanes will travel to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Miami will have its hands full contending with a formidable offense that has scored 132 points through three games this season. “After studying them for the last 48
hours, this is a complete team. A very experienced, mature team,” Miami coach Al Golden said. “Obviously they’ve had 50 points back to back on offense, averaging 365 yards rushing. They have a veteran leader in Tevin Washington at quarterback, explosive playmakers on the perimeter, and I think this is the most physical and rugged and strongest offensive line that they’ve had.” Miami’s defense will try to slow Tech’s vaunted triple-option rushing attack employed by the Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson. The attacking style gives Georgia Tech three possible rushing options on every snap. “I hope we’re better. We’re going to be tested. They’re the best at what they do in the country,” Golden said. “It’s a great challenge. I want to look at it and appreciate the opportunity and not look at it as, ‘This is a running team.’ But what better challenge do
you have than stopping the team that’s the best at rushing the ball?” Because of the Yellow Jackets’ unique rushing attack and great ability to hold onto the ball, coaches are emphasizing the need to score quickly this weekend. “It’s important to score. It’s important to convert on third down,” Golden said. “You don’t get as many chances as you normally would.” The Canes do have some good news heading into their weekend matchup against the Ramblin’ Wreck. Wide receiver Allen Hurns and safety Vaughn Telemaque will both be returning to the team after sustaining injuries last week. Though there are questions as to how much Miami will be able to limit the Georgia Tech rushing attack, the Yellow Jackets will not take the Canes’ relative youth and inexperience lightly. Sept. 20 - Sept. 23, 2012
“They’re scoring 30 points a game. I think Morris is completing about 60 percent of his throws, so they’re doing that pretty well,” Johnson said. “Against Boston College they turned a lot of guys loose. They had some young guys playing. It’s a process. Don’t underestimate the kind of players that they’ll have. They’ll have as good of players as anyone we play.” Although the season is young, Golden understands that a win this weekend can be an important step toward making the team’s first ACC Championship game since moving over from the Big East in 2004. “This is a team that has played for the ACC Championship game twice in the past seven years,” he said. “This is a great challenge for us. The Coastal Division games have to feel different. They have to, if you want to at some point be a competitor to get into the championship game.” THE MIAMI HURRICANE
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Advanced body composition reader available for $10 fee Device helps change diet, exercise regimen BY GABRIEL IBRAHIM CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
The Wellness Center is always looking for the latest in fitness technology. After last year’s full makeover brought in brand new machines, the Wellness Center has now added another state-of-theart tool called the Bod Pod. “The Bod Pod gets closer to recording actual body composition than anything we’ve ever had,” said Tony Musto, associate director of fitness programs. “Skin folds are useful for recording change but not much more, and the process, using caliper pinchers, is more painful. Underwater weighing is effective, but very difficult to do.” The Bod Pod uses a two-step process to get results. First, the participant steps onto a scale to record his or her body weight into a computer attached to the machine. Second, he or she steps into the 14
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Bod Pod and the machine begins working. The device already knows how much air is inside the chamber so when the participant steps in and displaces air, it can measure his or her body volume by seeing how much air was displaced. Once it has a person’s body volume and weight, it can calculate body composition. For the most accurate results, participants wear tight-fitting underwear and put on a swim cap. This minimizes any added volume on the body, which would skew the results. The Bod Pod is an egg-shaped chamber with one seat and not much breathing room. Once inside, the machine hums for a few seconds. The test is over after a few moments inside but is repeated three times to ensure accurate results. “The process is not very complicated,” Musto said. “It is also a very quick test. We can do about four individuals every 20 minutes or so.” The Bod Pod is already helping some varsity athletes improve. The women’s and men’s basketball players have already
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gotten their body density results, which will help coaches and trainers develop conditioning and strength programs for each specific player. For example, depending on the results, a player may need to do more cardio or weight training. Students can find out their body density and body fat for a $10 fee. For a slightly higher fee, even non-members can take advantage of the Bod Pod. Similar to the athletes, students’ results can help them figure out not only what workouts to do but how to change their diets to lose weight. The new technology has some students eager to improve their fitness. “I’ve done skin folds test before and it isn’t fun,” said sophomore Max Schlesinger, a Wellness Center employee. “So I would love to try out the Bod Pod so I can change my diet and workout plan without the hassle.” Some students are just curious to see what the machine is all about. “I hadn’t really heard about it before,” sophomore Brock Reich said. “I would probably do it, just to see how that
machine works.” Musto, one of the individuals responsible for bringing the Bod Pod to Miami, thinks utilizing the new piece of equipment should be a no-brainer for students. “You get the most accurate body density results possible from a $32,000 machine for $10,” he said. “Whether you’re an athlete or not, that’s a deal.”
IF YOU GO To use the Bod Pod, students and members can go upstairs to the Wellness Suite to sign up, or call 305-284-5433. It cost $10 for students, $35 for members, and $50 for nonmembers. Bod Pod testing is by appointment only.
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Dear V: This ice queen heats up with a bottle of Jack... Dear White Girl Wasted, , Recently I was in one of those friends-with-benefits-but-thenfeelings-appeared-out-of-FRICKEN-NOWHERE thingies. We had “the talk,” and … well … things did not turn out so well for this former ice queen. Obviously, I’ve been trying to shake off these “feelings,” but being rejected and left in the cold is new to me. To deal, I pickle myself in a bottle of vodka and hook up with random loud-mouthed douchebags at any given opportunity. I’ve realized my coping style is probably not the greatest, so, for the sake of my liver and reputation, have any better suggestions? Sincerely, Vodka With a Splash of Depressed
Getting turned down sucks, but that doesn’t mean you need to do the same to every jerk you find remotely attractive, especially not when your judgement is clouded by Skyy and OJ. You’re only going to end up getting even more hurt this way (or end up with something gross between your legs). Alcohol turns even the best and classiest of us into slutty idiots. So, rather than finding every Jack, Jim and Jose to distract you from your rejection, make Aretha proud and start giving yourself a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T. But you don’t need to get hot and heavy on the weekends if you’re only going to hate yourself after. Do something for you, and only you. Give yourself a good distraction like ... pole dancing classes? Find something that will make you feel like the sexy, powerful lady you are. Also, this new confidence will likely stop you from acting like such a whore. And lay off the drinking! Sure, having a cocktail
dear ... i away with friends is fine, but iif you’re drowning every Friday night with a bottle of Patron, you’ll only continue to make these bad decisions. You can’t blame it on the alcohol forever; eventually, it’s just your fault. Also, you’ll get fat and even the douche bags won’t want you anymore. Now, it sounds like you might like the idea of growing attached to someone. If you were willing to have “the talk” and are now clearly upset about getting rejected, maybe you truly aren’t an ice queen. Maybe you just need to find the right hot and spicy prince to sweep you off your feet, and you’re not going to find him at Moe’s on a Thursday night. So, get over kissing those frogs that don’t turn into princes, and focus on finding someone with the same relationship goals in mind. And sweetheart, put the bottle down. You’ve got too much talent. V
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Friday, September 21 • 8 p.m. UC Lower Lounge
This Fiday UC Lower Lounge will be transofrmed into a gamers paradise. Come on out and relive your childhood at CNL’s Cane Arcade where we will have 22 different gaming options and amazing giveaways! While you’re at this event be sure to stop by and visit the Gourmet Food Trucks from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. that will be along Stanford Drive and ready to serve a variety of different delicious foods.
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Friday, Sept. 21
Patio Jams ft. Tatiana
Womens Soccer vs UTSA
12:15 p.m. • UC Patio Start a new Thursday afternoon tradition with HP’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch, and enjoy the sounds of Tatiana! For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606
7 p.m. • Cobb Stadium Come support your lady ‘Canes as they take on the University of Texas - San Antonio Road Runners!
Watch Party for Obama Town Hall Event 2:15 p.m. • UC Lower Lounge Join your fellow ‘Canes in the UC Lower Lounge and watch Presidential Candidate Barack Obama on two 50” screens as he speaks on campus for the Univision Noticias event. The event will be streamed live on Facebook. The Watch Party event with President Barack Obama will be held at 2:10pm so be sure to come early and get a seat. Snacks will be served..
RAB Pub Trivia
Next week...
7 p.m. • Rathskeller Think you have what it takes to be crowned trivia champion? Well come out and enjoy an evening full of fun with the first Pub Trivia event of the semester.! This event is brought to you by the Rathskeller Advisory Board. For more information please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.
Cosford Cinema Presents: Compliance
9 p.m. • Cosford Cinema This falls most shocking, controversial, and uncomfortable films is coming to the Cosford! But don’t be scared, Compliance must be seen and is already generating dark horse award buzz for the season. Inspired by true events, Compliance tells the chilling story of just how far one might go to obey a figure of authority. What develops is a disturbing examination of law and ethics.
Saturday, Sept. 22 National Gandhi Day of Service 9 a.m. • UC Lower Lounge National Gandhi Day of Service, the largest day of service on campus, brings together a diverse group of students to volunteer at a wide variety of sites in the Miami area. Participants of Gandhi Day give back to the community in the ideals of peace and civic duty advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. Last year over 1,200 students particpated. For more information email umgandhiday@gmail.com
RAB Football Watch Party: Miami vs Georgia Tech
7:30 p.m. • Wellness Center Come cheer on your ‘Canes at the Rathskeller for their fourth game of the season! Enjoy 50 cent wings* courtesy of the Rathskeller Advisory Board (RAB) and watch your team take on Georgia Tech for an exciting ACC matchup. Coverage available via RSN, GameTracker and WQAM 560 AM. *Limit 20 wings per person. Dine-in only.
Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake and more. Come see our very own Miami transformed into 1980s Los Angeles. The film was shot throughout Miami with large portions filmed in Downtown outside of Vagabond. Starring Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin, Mary J. Blige, Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Paul Giamatti, Malin Akerman, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Sunday, Sept. 23 HSO School Supplies for Haiti
8 a.m. •UC Lower Lounge While many of us share the luxury of having classroom supplies readily available, Haitian classrooms often go without the supplies necessary for the success of their students. With your efforts, we can help Haiti get the supplies they need to stop worrying about the limits of their classroom and start focusing on learning. Please donate any school supplies you may have in the big pink and blue containers at the UC Information Desk and help give the students of Haiti what they deserve, a quality education. The last day to give a donation is the last day in September
CAC Presents: Rock of Ages 10 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Rock of Ages tells the story of small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew, who meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the heart-pounding hits of Def
Cosford Cinema Presents: Compliance 2 p..m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. • Cosford Cinema
DPhiE Presents: Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament
2 p.m. • Wellness Center Come on out and have some fun while raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! Shoot hoops to give 30,000 Americans hope. All UM Students and Faculty can participate. The event consists of a 3v3 tournament where the winning men/women team wins $100 Visa gift card per player. Only $50 to register your team. Sign up your organization/team by emailing b.pagnotta@ umiami.edu
CAC Presents: Rock of Ages 8 p.m. • Cosford Cinema
Bald is Beautiful
IBIS Yearbook Distribution
Monday, September 24 • 10 a.m. UC Rock How many times were you in the yearbook? Nows your chance to answer that quetion! Come on out to the Rock as Ibis Yearbook distributes the latest volume of their award winning publication. Distribution of yearbooks will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday so you’ll always have a chance to get your copy!
Monday, September 24 • 12 p.m. UC Breezeway Participants in the Bald is Beautiful fundraiser are given one week to fill their coin jugs (similar to coin wars), which will be located in the breezeway everyday from 12-2 p.m. The Fall event will be October 2 and at the Rock. At the fall event, there will be food, games, pie-a-president, and a dunk tank for everyone who participated to come out and celebrate! Put money in your friend’s jar if you want him to shave his head. If it gets full, he shaves his head!
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