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Is the homecoming headliner, Lauryn Hill, killing you softly? Steve Pierre asks the Coral Gables campus. Cassandra Glenn was there for the igKnite/ONE event this past weekend. Watch her video. KATIE CONDON // The Miami Hurricane
DANCING UP A SWEAT: Fifty-five UM students make the cut for the 5:30 p.m. Friday Zumba class at the Herbert Wellness Center. The attendees bust moves while exercising to the Latin-infused routines. Zumba has proven to be among the most popular classes.
Exercise routine after Miami’s heart Zumba class new Friday destination BY KYLIE BANKS CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Some of the most popular Friday destinations for students are arguably nightlife hot spots South Beach and Coconut Grove. However, the Wellness Center’s Friday zumba class is an alternative that is quickly rising in popularity, and this one is free. Fridays at the Wellness Center mean students packing the waiting area in front of studio room B, where they are given numbers by the staff. The class only holds 55, so if students get there after 5:05 p.m., they have no chance of strutting their stuff in the hour-long dance/exercise class that begins at 5:30. “The class is full 20 minutes beforehand," said senior Daniel Abramovitz, who is also a Wellness Center employee. "I get here at four, and people are waiting outside. Sometimes they even try to sneak in after the class starts.” 2
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Zumba, a fitness program that uses Latin-inspired music and dance steps, was invented by accident in the mid 1990s. Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez forgot the music for an aerobics class he was teaching, so he decided to use his own merengue and salsa music to teach the class. An international phenomenon was born. At UM, the class is also offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. But the one at the end of the week is especially popular. Friday's instructor, Lisa Sevilla, was certified by Perez in 2004. “I like zumba because I think you can work out in a fun way with good results," Sevilla said. "The class consists of normal dance steps that are done with more intensity to target more muscles. For example, a mambo would include a squat. Though zumba is promoted as a class for both genders, women make up the majority of participants. However, this did not stop freshman Andres Morfin from attending the popular class with his friends. "It’s really fun and involves
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lots of dancing,” Morfin said. One of the traits that makes zumba stand out is its use of popular Hispanic music. Though participants dance to some traditional salsa and merengue, artists such as Shakira and Pitbull can be heard as well. Though zumba is a relatively new exercise program, it has already been accredited by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America as well as other international fitness organizations. Zumba’s legitimacy in the exercise world has encouraged students to adopt the class as part of their exercise routines. Second-year doctoral student Amanda Cummings, who participates in other Wellness Center classes such as core, said zumba gives her a different workout experience. “I like trying new things, and I like to mix up my workout schedule,” Cummings said. Sophomore Ashley Brozic, a weekly zumba participant, was familiar with the program before she began classes at the Wellness Center. “I had always known about
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zumba through infomercials, and my friends were always talking about it. I love the music,” she said. According to Brozic, zumba is more than just a workout. “If I don’t go dancing on the weekends, it’s okay because I get my fix on Friday afternoons,” she said. Kylie Banks may be contacted at kbanks@themiamihurricane.com.
IF YOU GO ZUMBA CLASS TIMES: Tuesday- 6:40 to 7:40 p.m. Thursday- 12 to 1 p.m. Friday- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Wellness Center Room B (Second floor) COST: Free
The Irvin Korach Gallery is hosting a Mark Hampton exhibit at the School of Architecture. Read all about it from Grier Victoria Clark. Nick Maslow interviewed actress Emma Stone from “Easy A.” Find out her view on promiscuity. Miranda Ratcliffe sat down with HP’s Max Winik to get all of the homecoming details. Head coach Randy Shannon's postOSU tirade made headlines. Find out more from Lelan LeDoux. Subscribe for the e-mail edition of the newspaper at www. themiamihurricane. com/subscribe.
FROM THE COVER Freshmen Deepa Luka (right) and Stephen Ralph practice on the Quidditch team. LINDSAY BROWN // Photo Editor
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Muggles make their own Quidditch magic New group wants club sport status BY SANDRA MONTALVO CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Quidditch isn’t just something to read about in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books anymore. Thanks to juniors Samantha Sutliff and Alex Locust, who created the Quidditch organization last year, students can now play it here on campus, minus the f lying brooms and balls. Last Saturday, the club took off to the University of Miami’s IM fields for the semester’s first practice. “I was smiling the whole time because there was such a good turnout,” Locust said. “There was a really wide variety, guys, girls, seniors, freshmen [and] all sorts of majors and everyone looked like they were having fun.” In Rowling’s books, Quidditch is the main sport in the Wizarding world. According to the Harry Potter Lexicon Web site, “Quidditch is a fast, dangerous, exciting game in which two teams, f lying on broomsticks, compete for points scored by throwing a ball (the Quaff le) through hoops on either end of a large grassy pitch.” Quidditch played by muggles, or non-wizards, looks more like a mixture of dodgeball, soccer, basketball, and f lag football. “What makes it difficult is holding a broom between your legs and only being able to use one hand for throwing and catching,” sophomore Hernan Martinez said.
At Saturday’s practice, players ran drills practicing how to throw the ball with one hand, as well as how to run with their broomsticks. According to Sutliff, Quidditch motivates people who wouldn’t normally be playing sports to become active. The idea for the Quidditch team began when, as a freshman, Sutliff posted as her Facebook status, “Who wants to make a Quidditch team?” She received a few joking responses but the next year she and Locust started to get serious about the club. “No one took us seriously in the beginning,” said Locust, who called muggle Quidditch “a beast of a game.” This semester they became an official student organization with Locust as president, or “Headmaster,” and Sutliff as captain of the team, or “Head of Gryffindor House.” Muggle Quidditch (MQUM) is registered with 78 total members on the Committee on Student Organizations (COSO) Web site. The group is still in the process of becoming an official club sport. They held an open event last spring to gauge interest on campus and were amazed by the turnout. In the summer, they created a Facebook group to get the word out about their organization and, in less than a month, the group had over 200 members. “I’m shocked at how nerdy this campus is,” Sutliff said. The Quidditch craze, however, extends further than just the University of Miami. Muggle Quidditch has been bringing the books to life for fans since 2005.
INTERESTED IN QUIDDITCH? Watch Amilynn Soto's video of the Quidditch team online. MQUM holds practices from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturdays on the IM fields. Last Saturday was its first practice. For the game rules visit themiamihurricane.com.
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IT’S A KIND OF MAGIC: Junior Tom Young, a theatre arts major, runs drills on his broom during the first University of Miami Quidditch Club practice. Young is trying out different positions to find his best fit on the new Quidditch team.
According to the International Quidditch Association (IQA) website, muggle Quidditch first began as a sport at Middleburry College, in Vermont. Now the sport is active in over 700 high school and college campuses around the world. At UM, the club is currently working towards becoming an official club sport with the Sports & Recreational Interest Club Federation (SRICF), so that they can have time on the IM fields for free. They are currently competing for time and space with the already established lacrosse, frisbee, soccer and rugby club teams. “It’s definitely a hard sell to convince people that we’re a competitive club sport,” Locust said. “But I think with practices like the one we had yesterday we made really good headway. We’re not just a club of people that love Harry Potter, we’re a serious sport and we’re not trying to hide who we are.” Sandra Montalvo may be contacted at smontalvo@themiamihurricane.
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MAKING THE CHASE: Students reach for the Quaffle, which is to be thrown through hoops in order to score points and win.
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Elections easy way to make voice heard Students vote for SG senators BY NILOUFAR ABAE CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
After a week of meeting constituents, sending Facebook invitations, hanging banners around campus and passing out flyers, candidates for Student Government (SG) senate are ready to hear what students have to say. This week, SG elections will be held in the UC Breezeway, Monday through Wednesday. Students will be able to vote for who they think will best represent their class, residential house and school, for SG's 27 open senate seats. The ballots will consist of the candidates’ names with a short description of who they are and what issues they stand for, as well a referendum: whether or not to increase student government funding. SG press secretary and referendum creator Ryan Aquilina is asking all voters to mark “yes” on the referendum in order to better serve the student population by generating more money to fund
student events and cosponsor student organizations. According to Aquilina, voting for Student Government is an important part of the year that is easy to get involved in. “Voters basically just have to show up, and the voting process only takes about five minutes of their time,” Aquilina said. Running for candidacy is just as easy. Students interested in running for a position in student government simply need to submit an application and attend every weekly Student Government meeting, for the semester they wish to run. SG elections committee chair Fernanda Sanchez insisted that no prior experience is necessary. “You gain experience [by participating]. Everyone interested should try it at least once in college,” Sanchez said. The results of this semester's election will be announced on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in the Rathskellar. Niloufar Abae may be contacted at nabae@themiamihurricane.com.
NEWS BRIEFS SHALALA HONORED the world have needed her,” said Kaiser Family Foundation WITH NELSON President and CEO Drew Altman, MANDELA AWARD On Thursday, University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala was awarded the 2010 Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights. The award recognizes Shalala for her dedication to advancing access to health care in the United States, helping disadvantaged people around the world,and her special commitment to ending apartheid and developing democracy in South Africa. “Whether it’s providing better health care to soldiers returning from two wars, or shaping the future of nursing here at home, or providing relief efforts in Haiti, or providing leadership on health reform, Donna Shalala has always been there when the people of our country and 4
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UM MORTAR BOARD CHAPTER RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD The Nu Kappa Tau chapter at The University of Miami was among the outstanding chapters to be honored for its excellence at the 2010 Mortar Board National Conference, held July 23-25 in Chicago. The group was one of 77 chapters to receive the Silver Torch Award, presented to chapters exemplifying the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. Chapter President Christine Pao and advisor Dayle Wilson were present to accept the award. Compiled by Parker Davis who may be contacted at pdavis@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Getting your game on FOOTBALL FEVER: Freshman Chip Brierre focuses during his first round at the Madden Tournament this past Saturday. UM WishMaker’s is an up-and-coming organization on campus. The Madden Tournament was its first big fundraising event, which attracted nearly 40 competing students. It was cosponsored by EA Sports and The Big Cheese Pizza restaurant. In all, the event raised $365. ASHLEY MCKEVITT // The Miami Hurricane
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“If you could spend the day with Donna Shalala, what would you do?”
BRITTANY FOWLER JUNIOR “Go salsa dancing at Bongos.”
JAMES BARTELS FRESHMAN “Hit up South Beach with her.”
why Shannon would make his players get rid of their Twitter accounts. According to a press conference yesterday, the racial comment directed at Harris had no bearing on Shannon’s decision. What good comes out of criticizing and leaving inappropriate comments through a social network to a 20-year-old athlete who is juggling both the responsibilities of a student and a football player? After our loss to Ohio State shouldn’t we be encouraging and cheering for our own quarterback? It’s a completely different story to sit behind a pseudonym (aka Twitter username) on the Internet and express the hatred and intolerance of another race. As a football player, he is constantly receiving criticism; why add uncalled for, racist comments to
hurt him? Although white athletes dominate the quarterback position, there is no reasonable excuse for these shameful comments directed towards Harris, or to anyone else. Terelle Pryor of Ohio State University is a Heisman candidate. Michael Vick broke records and led Virginia Tech to the BCS title game in 1999. We should be focusing more on a quarterback’s running ability, field vision, ball handling and leadership not his race. The Hurricane football team was the first program to recruit athletes from the inner city. We were progressive as a university in the 80s. Don’t let that change. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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A new direction for Iraqi conflict
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he U.S. has been engaged in Iraq since 2003. Once popular with the public, the war grew unpopular as Americans began to doubt the chance GAURAV DHIMAN of its success and PRESIDENT OF its necessity. We UM YOUNG seemed doomed to DEMOCRATS stay there forever. Not anymore. On August 31, a few weeks ago, President Barack Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq. This took several years to accomplish, but the present climate in Iraq has allowed a drawdown of troops there. This is a step in the right direction. We know that this day had to come because our troops could not fight this war indefinitely. They have been stretched thin for far too long. Besides spending unnecessary billions on the effort, we have been embroiled in a conflict that has also killed countless Iraqi civilians. This has only added fuel to the notion that the United States is an
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unwanted invader there. By declaring the end of combat operations, we have moved toward reassuring those in the Middle East that we are not there to stay. This will regain the trust of those who have grown disillusioned with the war on terror. This will also help our troops devote more attention to Afghanistan, a more pressing focus in the war on terror. Many terrorist organizations have strong presences in Afghanistan, especially al-Qaeda, and need the extra attention. Hopefully we will see the same drawdown there by the end of next year. Most importantly, the people of Iraq will have a chance to attain self-autonomy. They knew that our involvement in Iraq was not a blank check. With the continued training and aid that we give Iraqis, our departure will give them solid footing on which to strengthen their nation and bring a little more stability to the Middle East. Gaurav Dhiman is a junior majoring in political science and biology. He may be contacted at gdhiman@themiamihurricane. com.
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ren’t you panicking? As the American economy crumbles, the world economy falters, crime rises and a communist, black Muslim leads us into a future of new austerity, it looks as if our (other) elected officials can do nothANDREW HAMNER ing but groan and hide. CONTRIBUTING Television personalities COLUMNIST and bloggers have told us that those officials were elected to solve these problems quickly and in a way that the media could communicate, so the lack of forthcoming solutions is clearly an indication that the system is broken. These incumbent dimwits we’ve been bamboozled into electing must therefore be disposed of, and the system in which they have thrived must also be completely destroyed. I blame our country’s founding fathers. Some of those otherwise great men made the decision to set up an inefficient government. They had the balls to think Americans would buckle under tyranny if one person or group gained too much power, so they established a state designed to ensure people and interests balanced with one another. Of course, these people also wanted decisions to be collectively made and approved, which ensures that it took (and takes) a really long time
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for controversial ones to become law. A government designed for gridlock; what’s up with that? And don’t you think we haven’t been aware of the dangers of that gridlock until now? It took this country 90 years to abolish slavery because we kept insisting on giving those pro-slavery boneheads a “voice.” Their position was dumb, not to mention just plain wrong, but in America even the stupid and wrong have a role in the decision-making process. It infuriates me, though, and it should infuriate you too. The right course of action in politics is always clear, but since some people refuse to stop obstructing the flow of politics even when mistaken there ought to be a mechanism for silencing them. After all, if you agree with me only people who disagree with you will be frozen out of politics. So, when you go to the voting booth this November, vote against every “in-dumb-ent” and career politician you find on the ballot. Only people with no experience in politics are free enough from special-interest influence to restructure our government with efficiency in mind. Only the political pups can begin to strip America of the wrongheaded yet age-old commitment to free debate and equal interest representation that’s hurt us so deeply for so long. Andrew Hamner is a senior majoring in political science. He can be contacted at ahamner@themiamihurricane. com.
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The Lookout: Miami’s ‘key’ to the au naturale BY ASHLEY BROZIC CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
Six miles off the coast of Miami lies the city’s own serene getaway: Key Biscayne. Unlike the wild, turbulent, and never sleeping ambiance of South Beach, the island offers a chance to escape from the intoxicated, party-hungry tourists and experience South Florida’s stunning nature. Start your day off with EcoAdventures, a Miami-Dade service that takes you kayaking and snorkeling through Crandon Park’s tranquil waters. For those who want to take a stab at water sports, try Sailboards Miami. Conveniently located on Windsurfer Beach, they offer paddleboard, kayak and windsurfing rentals. They guarantee that in just two hours, they can teach you how to windsurf like a pro! One of America’s best beaches, Bill Bagg State Park, is home of South Florida’s oldest structure, a lighthouse from 1825. Hike or bike down nature trails, catch some fish in “No Name” Harbor, sun bathe, or camp out over night. When you need to refuel, grab some grub at one of the delicious lighthouse restaurants. Every year, the Crandon Park Tennis Center hosts the Sony Ericsson Open, one of the biggest sporting events in the world. One mile south of Key Biscayne’s shore lies Miami’s most peculiar neighborhood, Stiltsville. These wooden houses sit on stilts about ten feet above water. Although currently uninhabited, these curious structures were notoriously used as gambling sites and contraband unloading docks during the prohibition and Miami Vice years. If nature isn’t your thing, Key Biscayne offers other activities. Purchase novelty gifts at the Island Shop, Tinkys, and Surmesur. Refuel yourself with some quick bites from Sir Pizza, Archie’s Pizza or La Carreta. For a more exclusive dining experience that won’t empty your wallet, sample some Argentinian cuisine at Novecento 900, enjoy drinks and live entertainment at Ibis Lounge, dig into some Asian cuisine at Sushi Siam or indulge in fresh seafood at the Rusty Pelican. From adventure trails on water to pristine beaches for lounging, Key Biscayne is the ultimate “mini-vacation.” After all, it’s less than an hour away from campus.
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Fashion 4Word: The new and noteworthy for fall BY DANIELLE KASLOW EDGE EDITOR
The semester has gotten under way, and the papers and test dates are starting to pile up. But what better way to battle the stress of school than looking damn fine? Check out this fashionista’s fall trend tips to be sure you’re in the know and can avoid committing a fashion don’t.
Get the skinny and belt it up. This season I am dying for belts-- dying! No longer just for the prim and proper J.Crew-types, this fall’s skinny belts are more versatile than ever. Look for studded and metallic leather versions that can be worn with different types of outfits. Using the same belt you can take your outfit from classic rocker chick, to punked-up prep, to refined college t-shirt chic. Sure, skinny belts are nothing new in the world of fashion, but they’re often over-looked and the perfect finishing touch for an outfit that is lacking.
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You know the exact ones I’m talking about: those clunky, dark Michael Kors gladiator heels. Way too many Miami girls attempt to wear them (especially out in South Beach) and it simply needs to stop. I weep for those mistaken fashionistas who think these heels look attractive just because they were trendy over a year ago and now happen to be on sale at Marshalls. Do the rest
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Men’s water polo team makes a splash Club places second in first tourney of season BY CLAIRE MILLER CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
This past weekend, the University Center Swimming Pool swarmed with Canes, Gators, Seminoles, Panthers and Knights at the first men’s Collegiate Water Polo Associate (CWPA) tournament of the season, hosted by the University of Miami club water polo team. Club President Anthony Kanelidis expressed high hopes for his squad this season stating, “This is the first year [we] have a shot at winning and want to take gold.” Kanelidis’ prediction wasn’t too far off as the club won three out of its four games in the two-day tournament, solidifying second place behind last year’s champion, Florida International University. Always a tough team to beat, UM fell short to FIU in the championship game by one goal for an 11-10 final score. Victories over University of Florida ATeam (11-6), University of Central Florida (12-11) and Florida State University (12-7) provide evidence of a turnaround for the Canes. Kanelidis said they are “much more serious this year and the influx of experienced new players will help them go far.” One standout new member is junior goalie Alan Groll. Blocking everything from lobs to skip shots, Groll saved over 70
percent of the shots on goal over the weekend. Onlookers commented that he was by far the best goalie at the tournament. The club’s success is mainly due to the cohesion exuded in and out of the water. The players communicate well, play patiently on 6-on-5, and most importantly, aren’t afraid to shoot the ball. Although the whole-set is the primary “go-to” shooter, it seemed as if almost everyone in the water converted a goal at the tournament. With more tournaments in October, the Canes practice four days a week (Monday-Thursday) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the UC pool under second-year coach Jimena Lopez. “We have some work to do to be No. 1, but they played very well together for the first tournament of the year,” Lopez said. The water polo club is co-ed, consisting of over 45 undergrad and graduate students. The men compete during the fall semester whereas the women play in tournaments in the spring semester. Next up for the Canes is the Oct. 2 CWPA tournament hosted by Florida State University. “I’m proud to see the team has come from bare bones to a contender in the Florida division,” senior Ryan Freedman said. “These wins mean only good things for the year and the future.” Claire Miller may be contacted at cmiller@ themiamihurricane.com.
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BE AGRESSIVE: James Bartels posts in front of the UCF net. Bartel complained to his coach, “That fat guy keeps dragging me down.” UM won the match 13-12.
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GOING IN FOR THE KILL: UM water polo players fight against University of Central Florida as a Cane chases for the ball during Saturday’s afternoon game. September 20 - September 22, 2010
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Fencing team grows Old club becomes more competitive BY DARCI MILLER CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
Every movie worth watching includes at least one epic sword battle. From “Star Wars” light sabers, to the bloody blades of Uma Thurman in “Kill Bill,” sword fights have become a part of pop culture. Now, students at UM can experience the real deal by joining the Fencing Club. Fencing is the sport of dueling with swords. It is one of four sports to be included in every modern Olympic Games since the first in 1896. There are three styles of fencing (epee, saber and foil), each with their own rules and techniques. A huge priority is put on safety. Masks are designed to resist 1600 Newtons; to put that in perspective, a bullet delivers 400. Girls wear breastplates, guys wear cups, and everyone wears a mask, jacket, glove, and a host of other things to make the possibility of injury very small. At 37 members, UM’s Fencing Club is at its largest size in recent memory. “Last year we had like four people,” laughs Club President Kenneth David Fernandez Prada. The UM Fencing Club has been around since the 1950s but, according to Prada, hasn’t done very much until recently. Since Prada took over the club’s leadership, he has been working hard to get its name out there. “There’s not a lot of fencing spirit in Florida,” he said, citing the northeast as more of a fencing hotbed. Nonetheless, the Fencing Club has an ambitious tournament schedule. It includes the Temple Open, where UM will compete against Harvard and the other Ivies. Without sponsorship, however, the club’s funding isn’t enough to take them to many
more. The Fencing Club, however, is certainly in able hands. Prada won his first international tournament at the age of 7, and was on the Colombian national team. In addition, he coached 45 other students in his high school fencing program. He makes it clear, however, that most members have little to no experience when they join. At meetings some members are just learning to lunge, while others have scored matches along the wall. Students of all skill levels are welcome to join. Club officer Laura Gonzalez can attest to this firsthand. “I was never good at sports,” she said with a laugh, “But I played video games, so I was interested in sword fighting. When I saw the fencing club at CaneFest, something just clicked.” As someone who started out with no experience, Gonzalez is now one who teaches the beginners at club meetings. “It’s amazing!” raves freshman George Wu, who recently attended his second meeting. “Really tiring, but amazing.” Despite fencing’s serious nature, the atmosphere at a club meeting is anything but serious. Members are warm and friendly; helping each other through drills and offering words of encouragement. “We’re a big family,” Gonzalez says fondly. “People here are different,” agrees Nina Pi, who’s just finished her second meeting. “There’s a magic in the air.” If you’d like to join the Fencing Club, meetings are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:40-10:30 p.m. at the Herbert Wellness Center in Multipurpose Room A. Contact FencingUM@gmail.com for more info. Cost is $25 per semester. Darci Miller may be contacted at dmiller@ themiamihurricane.com.
Miami beats Fordham
ALEX BROADWELL // The Miami Hurricane
TAKE IT TO THE FIELD: Sophomore midfielder Jordan Roseboro shows her game face against Fordham (3-5-0). Miami (6-2-1) trailed 1-0 before scoring two goals in under two minutes, ending the Rams’ chances on Friday night at Cobb stadium. Miami won 3-1. Check out themiamihurricane.com. for the full story by Debora Rubi.
SPORTS BRIEFS CROSSCOUNTRY The cross-country team is continuing its strong start to its young 2010 season after both the men’s and women’s teams placed in the top 10 at the Mountain Dew Invitational on Saturday. Freshmen Connor Adams and Brooke Dovell placed fifth and sixth, respectively, with Dovell running the third-best 5k run in program history. The Canes will next compete at the Greater Louisville Classic in Kentucky on Oct 2.
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TOUCHE: Members of the University of Miami Fencing Club practice lunging with the saber weapon. Andrew Murphy leads instruction for the group in a Tuesday practice. There are three weapons in fencing: Sabre, Épée and Foil. The club is working on becoming more competitive this year by sending 20 members to UF. 10
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Miami (10-2, 0-1 ACC) lost 3-1 to Florida State (9-1, 1-0) in front of a packed house at the Knight Sports Complex.
BASKETBALL The start of the basketball season is creeping closer. The schedule was recently announced. The men play exhibitions against Barry on Nov. 3 and Florida Southern on Nov. 8 before starting the regular season on Nov. 12 against Jacksonville. The women play against Rollins College on Nov. 6.
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Ernesto Suarez may be contacted at asstsports@themiamihurricane.com.
The University of Miami volleyball team played its first ACC match of the season Saturday night.
Information compiled from hurricanesports.com.
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