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Vol. 87, Issue 9 | Sept. 24 - Sept. 27, 2009

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From pliés to poles

BY ED S. FISHMAN | NEWS EDITOR

hen University of Miami alumna Susan Hilferty saw a segment about pole dancing on Oprah, she immediately called her friend to visit featured dancer Sheila Kelley’s studio in California. Hilferty, who came to UM on a dance scholarship in 1985 and was on the first Sunsations Dance Team, was interested in this new form of dance. “It was just like ballet,” she said. “But now the bars were vertical not horizontal.” From the first time she walked into Kelley’s studio, she felt a change within. Her engagement had recently been called off and she saw this hobby as something she could do for herself.

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Alumna opens pole dance studio

“As girls we are socialized on this promise of marriage and if we don’t get married we feel like we failed,” she said. For the next two years, she went to five different studios for weeks at a time trying to get a complete knowledge of this form of dancing. She opened Miami’s first stripping exercising studio, Pole Fitness Miami, in 2006 while simultaneously working at Taro Pharmaceuticals. “I did use the degree I earned at UM,” she said. A year ago she left her pharmaceutical job and decided to turn her attention solely to her studio. The Coral Gables location is located minutes away from the university on 4018 Aurora St. SEE DANCING, PAGE 4

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

HOW TO DEAL WITH TECHNOLOGICAL OVERLOAD PAGE 6

LIKE THE FOOD? YOU MIGHT LIKE THE BAND TOO PAGE 9

SOCCER PLAYER CONTINUES FAMILY TRADITION PAGE 12

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Shalala hosts town hall on health care reform President discusses problems, solutions with students

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BY MASON POWELL CONTIBUTING NEWS WRITER

University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala, former secretary of health and human services for the Clinton Administration, has hosted a number of campus meetings at the residence halls for students to discuss the current debate on health care reform. The latest meeting was on Monday at Eaton Residential College. Shalala discussed the current state of health care and its costs. Over 80 percent of the uninsured are employed, and people without insurance often wait to see a doctor until absolutely necessary, said Shalala. This causes an increase in costs, since worsening conditions require more drastic steps for treatment. Shalala at t r ibuted a large par t of t he problem to t he c ur rent fee st r uc t ure, which gives doc tors i ncent ive to i ncrease t he number of diag nost ic procedures. W hen Sha la la went to t he Un iversit y of M iam i Hospital for an an k le i nju r y, she sug gested a procedu re to her doc tor t hat saved money and wou ld get her home faster.

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ON THE RECORD: Donna E. Shalala, president of the University of Miami and former U.S. secretary of health and human services, held a talk Monday in Eaton, “Doctors shudder when I walk into our hospital, since they know I’m going to find ways to cut costs,” she said. Shalala stressed the importance of health care reform by expressing her belief that there will soon be legislation from Washington addressing the issue. “This is an idea whose time has come,” she said. “The risk is creating a negative coalition; a coalition of people all agreed on what is wrong with the bill.”

Sophomore Vlad Soare found the meeting to be very productive and Shalala’s remarks on fee service important. “I thought it was interesting to note how some people will try to see a specialist without first seeing a general practitioner,” he said. Mason Powell may be contacted at mpowell@ themiamihurricane.com.

Survey: cities with the best and most sex 30 percent report being dissatisfied with their sex life BY IRENE DABOIN CONTIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Every year, Trojan Condoms sponsors a survey across the hottest cities in the US - although, ironically, this year Miami was not included. The survey asks Americans to rate the quality and frequency of their sex. Only 21 percent responded being “extremely satisfied” with their sex lives, and 30 percent reported being generally “dissatisfied.” “It’s not surprising that the people surveyed reported wanting more sex. Studies have been reporting this for years,” said UM Professor Franklin Foote, sex therapist, lecturer and licensed psychologist. 2

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Foote pointed out that the survey’s results are not always completely clear. For example, the ranking of the “Rates of Sexual Satisfaction by City” had Atlanta having the highest rate of sexual satisfaction. However, the difference between Atlanta’s rate and that of other cities was not significant. The “Sexual Frequency by City (per year)” did show Houston as the lucky winner in regularity and San Francisco as the sad loser out of the 10 cities surveyed. When it comes to sexual creativity and curiosity, 76 percent of Americans said that they are always looking for ways to make sex more exciting. Dr. Foote warns, though, that the number of people who say they will, versus the number of people who actually do, always varies. “At least with vibrators and vibrating sex toys, women often report more satisfaction than men,” Foote said. Irene Daboin may be contacted at idaboin@ themiamihurricane.com

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SEXUAL SATISFACTION 1. Atlanta (73%)

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2. New York (71%) 3. Houston (70%) 4. Dallas-Fort Worth (67%) 5. Los Angeles (66%) 6. Chicago (66%) 7. Washington, D.C. (65%) 8. Philadelphia (64%) 9. San Francisco (63%) 10 .Boston (60%) SOURCE: Trojan survey

ON THE COVER: Karla Perusquia is a graduate of the University of Miami and a teacher at Hilferty’s Pole Fitness Miami. Perusqula performs tricks on the pole in the studio.

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Four new faculty masters at Shalala talks to Faculty UM residential colleges Mahoney only Senate college with veteran master BY LEANNE COMEY CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Four of the University of Miami’s five residential colleges welcomed new faculty masters this year. Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, John Barker, Jan Nijman and Scotney Evans were appointed faculty masters of Hecht, Stanford, Pearson and Eaton residential colleges, respectively. The previous faculty masters either left before their two-to-three-year term was up, as the contract for faculty masters is not binding, or their allotted time at this position expired. A time limit is implemented on the faculty master position so new people can rotate in. “What is very good about the current moment is that there is a lot of turnover,” Nijman said. “We have a very good mix of new people and experienced people.“ For the first time, the Council of Masters now includes the residential

colleges’ associate masters, indicating the need for a more cohesive and unified approach to programming across the board. The council, headed by Maldonado, meets once a month to discuss programming ideas and develop a collective sense of what serving as a faculty master entails. “This is a transition year,” said William Green, senior vice provost and dean of undergraduate education. “We [the Council of Masters] are reinventing the master.” The Council of Masters hopes to integrate joint programming and eliminate the tradition of each residential college acting independently of one another. These plans are in preliminary stages. Barker and Maldonado are working closely together this year to eradicate the long-standing rivalry between Stanford and Hecht residential colleges. However, SportsFest will not be eliminated. As of next year Stanford and Hecht residential colleges will house only first-year residents, a change intended to cultivate a more consistent freshman experience.

“I think Stanford and Hecht are in a very interesting place this year,” Barker said. “We are really trying to design something that is beneficial for freshmen so they learn how to navigate the system early on.” The remaining buildings, housing primarily upperclassmen students, will focus on developing more special interest housing and designing specialized programs that reach out to the uninvolved students. “The idea is really to empower and engage the residents in taking on an active leadership role in developing programs,” Evans said. Faculty masters and associate masters live in residence in each of the five residential colleges. They also host programs in the apartments and open their homes to students and organizations as a meeting space. In order to become a residential college master, faculty members apply for the position and then undergo a review process in which they are interviewed by Green and Patricia A. Whitely, vice president for student affairs. Leanne Comey may be contacted at lcomey@themamihurricane.com.

Joint address centers on financial situation at UM BY LILA ALBIZU ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala delivered an address yesterday to the Faculty Senate in what has now become a yearly tradition. After a brief presentation conducted in unison with Provost Thomas J. LeBlanc, Shalala fielded questions from the attendees. For the first time, the meeting was broadcast online live by UMTV. “I’m never off the record. I’m very happy to have this opportunity,” Shalala said of the option to address online viewers as well as the senators. Shalala and LeBlanc’s joint address centered on the financial situation facing UM. They emphasized that while the university continues to be in a cash crunch, administrators do not expect the same level of uncertainty for this fiscal years as compared to the previous year.

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I’m never off the record. I’m very happy to have this opportunity.

Asst. Professor, School of Education Toured for 8 years with a band called the Floating Men

CAYLA NIMNO // The Miami Hurricane

Moved to Miami in 2007 from Rochester, N.Y. Born at Marine Camp LeJeune in North Carolina

Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, Hecht Asst. Professor, Department of Religious studies Native of Miami

Jan Nijman, Pearson Attended the University of Amsterdam for undergraduate studies Originally from the Netherlands

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Scotney Evans, Eaton

Dr. John Barker, Stanford

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- DONNA E. SHALALA University of Miami President

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After the downturn of the economy in November 2008, the university implemented expenditure controls and eliminated every optional program. They also instituted a very conservative budget for this year that required a seven-percent cut to every school. “The fact that we moved very quickly had a huge impact last year and allowed us to weather the storm,” LeBlanc said He said that the university had $1.8 billion invested through various vehicles last year which lost a combined $450 million in investments and endowments. LeBlanc added that the base-line funding has been permanently reduced and that it will take some time to raise it back to where it was. After the presentation, Shalala and LeBlanc answered questions for close to an hour that ranged from student jobs to the financial situation at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Lila Albizu may be contacted at lalbizu@ themiamihurricane.com

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Drinking citations fall from last year’s home opener Expectations for better behavior rise BY CAROLINA SCARAMUTTI CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

After a last-second win in Tallahassee, fans came out to support the University of Miami football team in the first home game of the season. Besides the win of 33-17, UM students have another reason to celebrate, the amount of citations for underage drinking has decreased since last year. With 5,616 present, more students attended last week’s opener than last year’s. This decline occurred even with over 1,000 more students attending last week’s game than the 2008 home opener. Both games were on a Thursday night. According to preliminary reports, nine notices to appear in court for possession of alcohol were issued by the State of Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco last Thursday.

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In the 2008 opening home game, more than 60 citations were issued for underage drinking. “Prevention is an important component in enforcing underage drinking. The division works to combat underage drinking through education, prevention, and enforcement,” Alexis Antonacci Lambert, press secretary of business and professional regulation, said in an e-mail to The Miami Hurricane. “I think the biggest difference that will cause the numbers to fluctuate is student behavior. If the officers, security staff, or gate staff doesn’t see inappropriate behavior there won’t be anything to confront,” said Tony Lake, the associate dean of students. Lake said he was not sure if there was a connection between the student parking area being eliminated from last year and the decline in citations. This year students did not have a designated area to park and were more spread out through Land Shark Stadium parking. Carolina Scaramutti may be contacted at cscaramutti@themiamihurricane.com.

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WORK IT: Susan Hilferty, founder of Pole Fitness Miami, is a University of Miami alumna. Hilferty demonstrates a pole exercise in her studio.

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According to Hilferty, attorneys, accountants and teachers are the top three professions of Pole Fitness Miami’s clients. However, the law field is by far the most popular of all her clients’ professions. “My clients are everyday, nine-tofive women,” she said. “We have attorneys spinning upside down.” Hilferty does not allow men in her studio. She has been approached by several gay men, but she said the demand is not high enough. “I don’t want to change the energy of this studio by letting men in,” Hilferty said. “I go to a [coed] gym and I feel like I have to put on lip stick. I can’t relax.” This man-free space has an aura that allows women to explore their sexuality. “I want women to be whatever erotic creature they want to be,” she said. 4

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“Women of all shapes, sizes, and ages can do this…the lighting here is so dim everyone looks good.” Hilferty says clients have successfully lost up to 20 pounds at her studio. Karla Perusquia, a 2009 UM graduate and instructor at the studio, can testify to the workout pole dancing entails. “You definitely use everything you normally don’t use when you are pole dancing,” she said. “Abs, arms, it requires a lot of strength.” Pole Dance Miami also offers classes that are not centered around pole dancing. These sessions include group dancing, lap dancing and a dance fitness class. “This is a full-service dance studio,” Hilferty said. A full class schedule is available at http://www.polefitnessstudio.net/classdescriptions.html. Ed S. Fishman may be contacted at efishman@themiamihurricane.com.

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OPINION STAFF EDITORIAL

Students should be vaccinated Constant reminders to cough into your arm and wash your hands reinforce the reality of the H1N1 virus threat at the University of Miami. To further safeguard students, the H1N1 vaccine is scheduled for an Oct. 16 release on campus. However, some students do not plan to receive the shot, an irresponsible decision. Those who decide against vaccinations generally do so because they are misinformed. It is a misconception that a vaccine will make you seriously ill. Although some severe reactions do occur, they happen infrequently. Students should recognize the risk in not receiving the H1N1 vaccine. Since a weakened form of the virus is included in the shot, those who do not get it will not be able to build up a defense. If they contract the virus, students will not have the antibodies needed to ward off more dangerous active strains. As college students, it is our responsibility to receive all available vaccinations, including both the flu and H1N1 shots. We live, eat and study together. This communal living not only puts other students in our dorms at risk, but also the teachers, cleaning staff and dining hall workers we interact with on a daily basis. Deciding whether or not to receive the flu and H1N1 vaccinations is a personal decision, but it is important that students understand the impact of their choice. Sacrificing a few minutes of your time and a quick pinch… is that really too much to ask? What do you think about the H1N1 vaccinations? Answer our poll on the themiamihurricane.com! Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board. 6

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WTFMiami: Disconnect from the tech

r i f ti n g o f f to sleep after a stressful day, I could feel myself begin to relax… until it happened. The vibrating DANIELLE KASLOW buzz of my BlackOPINION EDITOR berry jolted me awake and filled me with terror. It signaled another e-mail, another task to add to my busy schedule and neverending list of assignments. At times like these, I often find myself wanting to hurl my Blackberry out the window. Between texts and e-mails received on your cell phone, “tweets” on Twitter and Facebook messages, you can never get away from school, work or your friends. In a society that prizes constant connection and instant gratification, you

must be available 24/7 and surrender your right to personal time. Didn’t receive that email? Too bad, the sender knows it went straight to your Blackberry and expects an immediate response. Miss out on the best party of the weekend? It’s your own fault; you should have seen the posting on Facebook. Being responsible for messages received on every technological platform is stressful and unrealistic. However, it is a standard we are often held up to by employers, teachers and peers. Though it’s frustrating, we perpetuate the issue by requiring the same in exchange for our own sacrifice. We are caught in a high-tech catch-22. As a result of our generation’s intimate relationship with technology, we thrive on new gadgets and are excited to find new ways to connect with friends. However, this constant connection may not be such a good thing. We must cast off this technological burden and give ourselves a much-need-

ed break. First, we should impose a new grace period for reply. Even though you still receive messages instantly, it doesn’t mean you have to respond. We could also circumvent the issue of unnecessary emails and unwanted texts by hitting send with caution. If you are going to see the recipient later that day, there is no need to burden them with yet another message. It’s also important to completely disconnect. Set aside a few hours each day when you will switch off your cell, refuse to check messages, and simply relax. You deserve quiet time to yourself, which is impossible to achieve with constant barrages of emails and messages. If you don’t put yourself first and make time to unwind, you might end up throwing that Blackberry out the window after all. Danielle Kaslow is a sophomore majoring in English and print journalism. She may be contacted at dkaslow@themiamihurricane. com.

Were humans made to be monogamous? No. 1 party school in America is a hard reputation to perpetuate while maintaining a monogamous relationship. Suppressing JASON temptations can WORMAN be difficult with CONTRIBUTING “hard-bodied coCOLUMNIST eds laying out on the campus lake between classes,” as a recent University of Miami grad told Playboy.com after our 2009 crowning. It’s no surprise that cheating goes on at UM. Even though we’re aware of it, most of us would be crushed if we had to experience it. Why do we have such strong emotions tied to disloyalty, and if it hurts so much, why does it happen so often? I am currently in a relationship, and if one of us cheated we would most likely break up. I’m sure many of you

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share a similar belief, but where does this idea come from? We often hear it in our household; a cheating parent can destroy a family. At the same time our generation also listens songs like “We Like Her Too,” where we hear Lil Wayne f launt his desire to have sex with every girl in the world. Hearing this conf licting information is like listening to both an angel and a devil on our shoulders when making decisions about loyalty. I’m guessing most of you imagined Lil Wayne as the devil with horns, but why doesn’t he get the halo? If society viewed sex differently cheating wouldn’t exist; we would see nothing wrong with Lil Wayne’s dream. For example, if we removed sex from marriage, spouses would be free to have sex with whomever they want. The relationship would remain stable and children could be by raised in a loving environment by the mother’s family. Sex with a partner you love can be a great thing, but it can lead to

heartbreak. Such a culture may seem absurd to us, but it might relieve the stress we endure from cheating. Also, the Human Genome Project, an international scientific research project, concluded in 2003, that the human body is designed to function as Lil Wayne suggests. Their research shows that the body is prepared for multiple partners. Seventy percent of sperm cells function as spermicide designed to kill foreign sperm. Our culture rejects promiscuity, stif ling competition that could lead to our healthiest lineage. Maybe Lil Wayne has it right. We are designed to seek pleasure, and avoid the pain of cheating and breakups. I am not suggesting that cheating should be acceptable; I am merely giving everyone something to think about. Our most common source of heartbreak may only be a result of our culture. Jason Worman is a sophomore majoring in exercise physiology. He may be contacted at jworman@themiamihurricane.com.

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'Swagger' is dead T

here was an unusual guest sitting in the student section of last week’s Georgia Tech beatdown. At the halfway point of the second quarter, former Miami basketball star Jack McClinton and one of his buddies decided to take picAUSTEN GREGERSON tures, shake hands, receive CONTRIBUTING congratulations from other COLUMNIST students (myself included) and try to watch a little football. He was nothing but courteous and friendly, which surprised me. Not knowing him personally, I was only familiar with his on-court persona– strong willed, no B.S. arrogance with ice water in his veins. In other words, he was the epitome of Miami swagger. But to see him as a normal, seemingly nice guy was a bit of a letdown. Where was this downto-earth star athlete coming from? Jack figured out something that most of us are refusing to admit. Swagger is dead: more dead than Abe Lincoln, more dead than Elvis (allegedly), more dead than Sarah Palin’s presidential candidacy. Why is it dead? Because we killed it. From the mid-80s until a few years ago, Miami couldn’t

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be referenced without some cheesy SportsCenter co-host mentioning our football team’s charismatic reputation. It became such a cliché that other schools tried to steal it from us (I’m looking at you, Gainesville). Everyone wants to have swag, but the very act of seeking it removes any legitimacy. We were not deemed as a school to have swagger because we went around saying “Hey everybody, we got swag in the bag.” It was because we didn’t care what the hell anyone thought. Like all good things, those times came to an end. We were tipsy with swagger, it eventually devolved into a drunken stupor, and then we were left with vomit on our shoes. If Jay-Z can announce the Death of Autotune, then I’m taking down the myth of swagger. The notion of it has been entirely overplayed, and as a fan base it’s time to move on because our athletes already have. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t be cocky, arrogant or flamboyant - anything less from our fan base would be inexcusable. But please, leave the clichés for Scott Van Pelt and the rest of ESPN. Austen Gregerson is a junior majoring in international studies and political science. He may be contacted at agregerson@themiamihurricane.com.

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BY THOMAS PRIETO CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

South Florida is widely recognized as a global hot spot for rap and Latin music. However, the same cannot be said about its oft-ignored rock scene. Fort Lauderdale band Ice Cream is trying to change that with their unique new sound. “We’re trying to create our own genre,” guitarist and composer Tomas Kennedy said. And what genre would that be? “Glam-goth,” Kennedy said. Ice Cream’s name is almost the complete antithesis of their band. The name Ice Cream conjures images of a bubbly synth-pop 80s band instead of the lo-fi and fuzzy sound they actually have. So why would they choose the name Ice Cream? “One day I was walking home… and I said, ‘Jesus I need a band name’ and the first thought that occurred to me was ‘I want some ice cream,’” lead singer Justin Rivers said. At this point an ice cream truck drove by and inspired the name. Ice Cream has recorded four songs and is currently recording two more. Kennedy’s hypnotic chord progressions and Joel Gutman’s merciless drumming drive their first song,

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“When Hell Swallows the Kids.” At the halfway mark, the song descends into a full on psychedelic frenzy. It’s at this point that MPC (a type of drum machine) player Roy Hunter and bassist Alex Lashley excel. Lashley leads the way with a bouncy bass line that keeps the track strangely danceable. Hunter follows with some incredibly eerie sci-fi effects, the likes of which have rarely been heard before in rock music. A scene in Poltergeist where a hole in a wall attempts to eat two children inspired Rivers’ lyrics. “I wanted it to be a catchy song people could sing to, but then you’d think ‘oh my god, what am I singing to?’” Although they’ve only been together for around three months, Ice Cream has already garnered a strong following on their Web site, www.myspace.com/icecreamicecreamicecream. Among these followers is acclaimed underground rapper Dr. Octagon. “Everybody loves Ice Cream,” Gutman said. It’s true in all contexts. Catch Ice Cream playing at the Death to the Sun Festival this Saturday. Thomas Prieto may be contacted at tprieto@themiamihurricane.com.

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Flaunt those dance skills at the 80s Glow Party BY CAITLIN GOOD CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Bust out those legwarmers, headbands, spandex and high-tops because Canes Night Live will host an 80s glow party at the Rathskeller this Friday. Canes Night Live is the branch of Hurricane Productions (HP) which determines late night programming. The event is co-sponsored by a wide range of UM organizations, such as Panhellenic Association, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., Latino Greek Council, Interfraternity Council, United Black Students, Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos, Association of Commuter Students, Rathskeller, Rathskeller Advisory Board, KAOS and Hurricane Productions. “We are including all of the Greek councils and big organizations to create a buzz around campus and bring all types of people to the event,” Tierra Fair, a junior and on-campus liaison for Canes Night Live, said. There will be a DJ spinning a blend of popular tunes and hits from the 80s. Expect neon decor to accompany the black lights that will illuminate the dance floor. Giveaways will include glow sticks, glow-in-thedark necklaces, bracelets and shutter shades to complete everyone’s look. Attendees are in for a “fresh” treat. KAOS, a co-ed hip-hop club at UM, will be teaching people how to “jerk,” an energetic street dance done to the single “You’re a Jerk” by the New Boyz. CDs will be handed out at the event to promote their new album, entitled Skinny Jeanz and a Mic, produced by Warner Brothers Records and Asylum Records. Jerkin’ is an urban cultural movement out of Los Angeles now

rapidly sweeping both the east and west coasts. Mark Simek, a junior and concerts marketing co-chair for HP, hopes to spread the craze further throughout Miami. “Jerkin’ not only represents a style of dance, but it’s also a genre of music, a bold fashion statement, and an all-around way of life,” Simek said. Following the dance lesson, people can compete in a dance contest to determine who has mastered jerkin’ the best. The winner will receive a signed New Boyz poster, a copy of their new album, a New Boyz t-shirt, and other apparel and accessories. “Winning the dance battle will definitely take personality and commitment,” Lexi Heller, a sophomore and president of KAOS, said. “If you don’t give it all you’ve got, it just doesn’t look right.” Michelle Pena, chair of Canes Night Live, anticipates a high turnout due to the diversity of the event. “We hope to draw a huge crowd to the party excited to have fun and enjoy themselves on campus,” Pena said. “CNL works hard to plan high quality entertainment free for students.” Caitlin Good may be contacted at cgood@themiamihurrican.com.

IF YOU GO: WHAT: 80s Glow Party WHO: Hosted by Canes Night Live with KAOS WHEN: Friday from 10:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. WHERE: The Rat COST: Free

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The ranking of Jacory Harris in ESPN’s Heisman poll. He is just 31 points behind leader Tim Tebow of Florida.

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The average number of allpurpose yards per game for Graig Cooper, now third in the naiton.

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Hurricanes focus on beating VT Hokies Win would give UM best start since 2004 BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

Bring on the hype. This Saturday at 3:30 p.m., the No. 9 Miami Hurricanes (2-0, 2-0 ACC) will have the opportunity to prove to the nation that the U is truly back as they travel to Blacksburg, Va., to face No. 11 Virginia Tech (2-1, 0-0 ACC) at Lane Stadium. “Virginia Tech and Miami have a history of playing each other all the way back to the Big East days,” head coach Randy Shannon said. “It’s going to be a big game. You know what Virginia Tech is going to do on defense, offense and special teams. It’s going to be a real challenge for us as a football team coming off a big victory.” Last Thursday Miami thrashed then-ranked No. 14 Georgia Tech, 33-17 in a national prime time game for their first home game of the season. The Hokies are coming off an impressive 16-15 victory against No.19 Nebraska as quarterback Tyrod Taylor engineered a fourth quarter comeback. “It’s going to be a very tough game,” said sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris, who leads the No.1 offense in the ACC and has the third best passing efficiency in the nation. “Hearing about Lane Stadium, people say you’re going to hear all the turkey noises, something I won’t be used to. It’s going to be loud. Who doesn’t want to play in front of a hostile crowd? I’ll go out there relaxed and be cool.” One aspect that Shannon has not been ecstatic about this season

has been his kickoffs and kickoff coverage. Miami is second to last in the ACC in kickoff coverage only having a net average of 36 yards on kicks and Miami’s opponents are starting on average at the 34-yard line. Last week, walk-on kicker Alex Uribe had two kickoffs out of bounds. Virginia Tech leads the ACC with 30.8 yards on kickoff returns and has already scored one touchdown. The Hokies are ranked No. 18 in the nation in punt return with an average of 17.5 yards per return, and Virginia Tech leads the ACC in punting averaging 46.3 yards per kick. Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer has run the helm for the Hokies the past 23 years. He is known for his dynamic special teams play. His style is renowned and known as “Beamer Ball.” Safety Randy Phillips is befuddled by the term Beamer Ball. “[Virginia Tech] is good on special teams,” the senior captain said. “I’ll say that, if that’s what they call Beamer Ball. Every year that we play them we always beat them in specials so I guess it’s Coach Shannon Ball.” The Hokies will provide a daunting challenge to the Canes as they are the two-time reigning ACC Champions. “They’re a great football team,” said sophomore wide receiver LaRon Byrd, who had five receptions for 83 yards and touchdown last week. “Virginia Tech is always going to be Virginia Tech. Every time Virginia Tech and Miami play, no matter what the records are, it’s a battle. Whoever capitalizes the most is going to win the game.” Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.

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TALK TO THE HAND: Senior running back Javarris James stiff arms a defender last Thursday night against Georgia Tech. The run game will be pivotal in Saturday’s game vs. Virginia Tech. September 24 - September 27, 2009

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Burt family still playing Athletic excellence continues to thrive BY DEBORA RUBI CONTIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

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TEN HUT: Senior libero Cassie Loessberg may be known on campus as a record-breaking volleyball player, but she also serves as a USMC reservist.

Volleyball player doubles in Marine Corps BY DANIELLA CIOFFI STAFF SPORTS WRITER

Both on and off the court, University of Miami senior libero Cassie Loessberg lives and breathes volleyball—or so it seems. The Sacramento, Calif., native has another side that the public might not be aware of: she is a reserve in the United States Marine Corps. “I always looked up to people in uniform, and I feel like they deserve the utmost respect. I wanted to be just like that. I feel like it is my duty to serve the United States,” Loessberg said. “I’ve never been the type of person to settle for a lower level. The Marine Corps to me is like the tip of the spear.” Loessberg became interested in the military at an early age. “My entire family—my uncle, my cousins—they were all involved in the military, so I’ve always been accustomed to it,” she said. She is currently a motor vehicle operator under the Military Occupational Specialty, or MOS. The MOS is the system of categorizing career fields within the Marine Corps.

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Loessberg said that if it weren’t for her volleyball commitment to the University of Miami, she wouldn’t have gone to college. “Volleyball is a very big part of my life,” said Loessberg, who is a criminology major. As the defensive specialist, she earned Most Valuable Player honors last year; she was voted the best player by her teammates and coaches. Head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch agrees No. 36 is driven. “Cassie’s an incredible player and she’s a great leader. She made a commitment to the team and the program.” Last Saturday against Notre Dame, Loessberg established a new school record for most digs in a career, breaking Jamie Grass’s 1,621 digs from 2001-2004. Despite Loessberg’s hefty workload, she handles her time wisely. “It’s the drive and the motivation to push through it, you can function off of no sleep for a while because its all mental,” she said. “When you love something so much it’s not hard to be committed and find passion in it.” UM faces Virginia Friday at 7 p.m. at the Knight Sports Complex. The game can be heard on The Voice, 90.5 FM WVUM. Daniella Cioffi may be contact at dcioffi@themiamihurricane.com.

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When sophomore Ashlee Burt decided to enroll at the University of Miami in 2008, she continued an athletic tradition started by her father, Jim Sr., who played football with the Canes. Her brother Jim Jr. was an outfielder on the 2001 UM baseball team that won the College World Series. Burt is continuing to carry on the athletic pedigree as a key member of the women’s soccer team. Last year she was one of three freshmen to start all 22 matches. This year her biggest moment came on the west coast when she scored the lone goal as Miami defeated No. 20 Washington 1-0. “I love the area,” Burt said of Coral Gables. “It was like some of the best memories. I remember watching my brother play so when I came back here I had all these memories of good times.” Her father was a two time AllAmerican and played for the green and orange from 1978-1980. He would go on to win two Super Bowls with the Giants and the 49ers as a defensive lineman. Ashlee didn’t always want to come to the University of Miami.

“My mom always reminds me ‘oh, you said you wanted to go to all these other places,’” said Burt. “I kind of just wanted to do something different just to be different but in the end this is the right choice.” The New Jersey native had strong desires to attend an ACC school, one of the top soccer conferences in the country. It was not until she met head coach Tricia Taliaferro that she realized the University of Miami was the perfect place for her. “I think for her it was stepping on campus and interacting,” Taliaferro said. “There was a good connection. She is very much a blue-collar worker, something I really push for on the team.” The left side defender has turned into one of the leaders of the team. “She brings her competitive spirit and work ethic to the team,” Taliaferro said. “She leads by example, takes points to push her teammates in a way in which her teammates respect her.” Ashlee often seeks advice from her brother. “[Miami] is a great school and a great program, and I knew it was a place where she could be an impact player and help build the program,” Jim, Jr. said. “I had a great experience and loved my time there and knew she would enjoy it on the field and in the classroom.” Debora Rubi may be contacted at drubi@ themiamihurricane.com.

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MIAMI LEGACY: Sophomore Ashlee Burt is the third in her family’s legacy of athletic greatness, following her father and brother, as a star soccer player.

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VT Jacory Harris ranks ninth in the nation in completion percentage, third in passer rating and second in yards per attempt. By contrast, junior Tyrod Taylor has struggled against top teams this year throwing for 91 yards against No. 5 Alabama and 127 yards against No. 19 Nebraska.

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Running Backs

After losing one of the best players in the ACC, Darren Evans, before the season started due to an ACL tear, freshmen Ryan Williams and David Wilson have proved to be too much for teams to handle thus far.

Wide Receivers/ Tight Ends

Try to find a deeper, more talented receiving core in the country than the Canes. Thirteen different receivers have caught a pass for the U in two games.

Offensive Line

Only two quarterbacks in the country have been sacked more than Taylor. Harris has only been sacked once this season and looked like he had time to drive to Pasadena and back against Georgia Tech.

Defensive Line

Virginia Tech has only had three sacks all season long and Miami is coming off of one of the greatest run-stopping performances in recent memory.

Linebackers

Daryl Sharpton is coming off a gamehigh eight tackles. Colin McCarthy and Sean Spence can be added to the list of intelligent, hard-hitting linebackers to come through the U. Combine that with the speed and intensity that all three bring to the game and Miami has a clear edge here.

Secondary

The Hokies have not faced a quarterback as good as Harris so far this season yet Miami’s secondary still looked shaky against a horrible passing team in Georgia Tech.

Special Teams

This could be the easiest matchup to predict this weekend. Going up against “Beamer Ball” will prove to be one of the biggest challenges for Miami on Saturday. The Hokies are known nationally for their tremendous special teams.

Coaching

Expectations have changed and the Canes cannot let the national attention get to their heads. However, don’t sleep on Frank Beamer. He is a tremendous motivator and recruiter and has had success in the ACC. Every coach on Frank Beamer’s staff has been at their position since at least 2006.

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Dear V: How do I give people a heads up on the truth? Dear Appalled, , I just found out through a couple of my friends that there is a very colorful rumor circulating about me. Apparently, one of my guy friends is telling people that I gave him head in the bathroom of Land Shark Stadium during a Marlins game. Needless to say, this isn’t true! We’ve never even hooked up! What can I do to set the record straight? Sincerely, Appalled

This is all very high school, don’t you think? Fortunately, the only person in this scenario acting like a child is this guy (I won’t call him your friend) with the vivid imagination. Aside from him, people are often more discerning than you give them credit for. Picture it this way: If he had approached you saying that a girl fellated him at a baseball game, wouldn’t you raise an eyebrow? Most people realize that if a dude is gallivanting around telling tall tales of his sexual exploits, something’s up. There must be some reason as to why he feels the need to engage in this behavior.

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If anything, it is more of a reflection on him—not you. You are undoubtedly above this pettiness. If people ask you questions, calmly deny the allegations. The more fervently you lash out in your defense, the more embarrassed and less sure of yourself you will seem. After all, you have nothing to be embarrassed about. It is your word against his. And allow me to make myself clear: he is not your friend! This creative young man has shown you nothing but disrespect through his actions. No person, in the right mind, would ever jeopardize a friend’s reputation in an attempt to enhance his own. Never. Stay away from this one.

Just play it cool. If he approaches to ask why you are avoiding him, give him a simple explanation, and nothing more. As per the usual in high school, gossip evolves. Rumors blow over. This fib (and this guy) will be out of your hair before you can say, “Hey, wanna go to the men’s room?” Only this time, we’re all adults, so karma will likely bite him in the youknow-what in a timely manner. Best of luck! V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@ themiamihurricane.com.

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