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GREEK LIFE

Up ‘Til Dawn event makes a splash

Panhellenic to add Chi Omega as eighth sorority Group will return to UM for 2013 BY STEPHANIE PARRA NEWS EDITOR

HOLLY BENSUR // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER FREE FALLIN’: Sophomore Zoe Gapayao falls into the dunk tank during an Up Till Dawn event Tuesday on the Rock. To read more about the fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, see page 4.

Effective spring 2014, UM freshmen interested in joining a sorority will have more options. The Panhellenic Council at the University of Miami approved Chi Omega’s application to recolonize at UM. Though plans to undergo Panhellenic extension have been in the works for approximately three years, action began this year. According to Panhellenic Association President Caitlin Giles, the popularity of Greek life on campus has grown exponentially. “Since I was a freshman, our numbers in recruitment have doubled,” she said. “Almost 500 people go through recruitment. This year we’re expecting close to 600. There are only seven sororities, so you could tell how large our chapters are becoming. Since we don’t have houses, we can’t really accommodate chapters that are that large.” According to Tony Lake, associate dean of students and director of judicial affairs, an “extension committee” composed of one current undergraduate student and one alumni advisor from each of the seven sororities on campus, came together to discuss how to better expand. The committee decided to publish a statement in the national Panhellenic newsletter inviting organizations to apply. Out of the 26 Panhellenic sororities in the nation, UM received 13 applications, according to Giles. During the past summer,

several organizations visited campus. They then submitted information packets that, according to Lake, “formally announced their interest in becoming a part of our community.” The committee then selected three finalists – Alpha Phi, Chi Omega and Gamma Phi Beta. At the start of the semester, the three groups visited campus. They participated in interviews, gave presentations and interacted with community members. After, the committee recommended Chi Omega return to campus and recolonize. “The University of Miami Panhellenic Association is happy to announce the return of Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity,” Lake said. “Chi Omega has a proud history of having been a part of the Hurricane family for many years previously and is excited about their pending recolonization.” On Tuesday night, members from the Panhellenic Association’s seven sororities unanimously cast a vote and approved the extension committee’s recommendation. According to Lake, Chi Omega officially accepted the offer Wednesday morning. Giles said that advisors from Chi Omega will visit campus in fall 2013 to participate in informal recruitment. This means that Chi Omega will run recruitment during the fall on their own, and “not through Panhellenic,” Giles said. Though freshman cannot rush until spring, upperclassmen will have the opportunity to join the sorority in the fall and later conduct formal recruitment for freshmen during spring 2014. SEE CHI OMEGA, PAGE 4

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Refilling stations save plastic bottles from landfills Green U keeps campus ecofriendly BY EMELIA NUNN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Water bottle-refilling stations are popping up around UM this year as part of Green U’s effort to cut back on the disposal of plastic bottles, which experts say take at least 450 years to decompose. “It’s just a simple option that shows what Green U is all about,” said Ian McKeown, sustainability director for Green U. “These stations make it easy to make the right choice.” The EZH2O bottle-filling stations, which are produced by Elkay, were installed over the summer. Each station was attached to an existing water fountain and uses

the same filtered water. They also include features such as touchless operation sensors and a mechanism that displays the number of plastic bottles that avoid landfills. Approximately 20 stations can be found across the Coral Gables campus, including all residential colleges, the Dooley Memorial Building and the Wellness Center. “I believe that the water bottle-filling stations around campus are a perfect addition toward ‘greening’ the U,” said senior Jae Shrader, chair for the Energy and Conservation Organization, a branch of Student Government. “Besides making it easy to fill water bottles up completely, they encourage and positively reinforce sustainable behavior by displaying the amount of water bottles saved.” John Van Leer, who teaches a

course on sustainable living practices, believes that the refilling stations and general habit of reusing water bottles are efficient ways to recycle and avoid the effects of landfills on global warming. “As the sea level rises, as a consequence of global warming, we should recycle entire landfills like Mt. Trashmore before these materials and toxic substances wash into the expanding marine environment,” he said. “We could recover the materials to reuse them, as land-based deposits of raw materials become exhausted.” The stations are not completely green; they do use electricity to run. “I can’t think of a downside to the new filling stations,” said William Drennan, an ecosystem science and policy professor. “There is a small amount of elec-

tricity used for the sensors, but I suspect it to be very small.” McKeown hopes to have another 10 stations set up by the end of this year. He said the plan is to focus on “major academic areas” as station sites. The Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science also set up water bottle-refilling stations on its Virginia Key campus, but those are not part of Green U’s sustainability program. Although news of these stations is just beginning to spread, students who have discovered them at the university seem thrilled to have them around. “I love them,” junior Robert Gailey said. “I use them whenever I am on campus.” Allison Goodman contributed to this report.

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Ditch the Grove once a month for LoweDown. Read all about it online. Check out a photo brief by Lauren Lennox and George Houck of Tuesday’s Relay for Life kickoff event. Want to see Democrats and Republicans face off ? Read about UM’s 3-on-3 debate. TWITTER ACCOUNTS @MiamiHurricane @Dear_V @TMH_Photo @TMH_Sports FACEBOOK PAGE

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In association with Hurricane Productions, the Upright Citizens Brigade, an improv group, will perform live at the Cosford Cinema Thursday at 8 p.m. Admission is free for students. The group features several Saturday Live Night castmembers. For more information, visit hurricaneproductions.org.

The Rathskeller will host a watch party for the football game against Notre Dame on Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The restaurant will offer specials, including a free souvenir pitcher for every pitcher purchased, and 50-cent wings.

Does religion play a role in current politics? How does one affect the other and vice versa? The Department of Religious Studies’ Forum on Religion and Public Life will try to answer these questions in “Faith Matters: Obama, Romney, and the Race for the White House.” Three scholars will discuss religion in presidential

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Russell Simmons stopped by the UM campus on Wednesday to campaign for President Barack Obama. See Monica Herndon’s photo brief.

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politics and how faith shapes the personal lives and political views of the candidates. The event will take place at the Storer Auditorium on Monday at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Department of Religious Studies at 305-284-4733. Alexander Gonzaelez may be contacted at agonzalez@ themiamihurricane.com.

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CORRECTIONS The volleyball photo in Monday’s issue was taken by Zach Beeker. Bibi Yasmin Moghani is the chair of COSO, not the co-chair.

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BAND OF THE HOUR

RACHEL KOROTKIN // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Lindsey Finkel practices her original choreography on the IM fields during practice Wednesday afternoon. Finkel began twirling with the Band of the Hour at home football games this fall.

NICK RODRIGUEZ // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER REACH FOR THE SKY: Finkel practices juggling her batons while she practices for her next performance.

Talented twirler energizes halftime performances Baton act UM’s first in five years BY LYSSA GOLDBERG ASSISTANT EDITOR

Twirling a baton to the rhythm of band music and dressing in a sequined orange-andgreen costume is all in a day’s work for Lindsey Finkel. As UM’s feature twirler, she is the newest addition to halftime performances at Miami’s home football games. Finkel, 20, performs in front of the Band of the Hour alongside the Hurricanettes, which comprises both dancers and color guards. She had her debut performance during the first home game of the season against BethuneCookman on Sept. 15. “It’s crazy what she can do,” freshman Hurricanette Victoria Boylan said. “Even at practice, I’ll just stop and watch her. I’ll joke around and start to clap for her.” Before performing with UM, Finkel was a member of the twirling line at Florida Atlantic University.

This semester, she moved to Kendall. She now attends MiamiDade College but is also enrolled at UM for the band class that meets three times a week to practice routines. Finkel choreographs all of her solo routines on her own. Though she mostly twirls by herself, Finkel sometimes dances with the Hurricanettes and is just as talented, according to Hurricanette captain Ally Levy. “She is one of the best hiphop dancers on our team, whether she knows it or not,” Levy said. Practicing with UM Finkel wanted to continue baton twirling at a new school, and the Band of the Hour was interested in adding a twirler to its ensemble. “I have held auditions for twirlers over the past few years, but none of them were good enough to put in front of the Band of the Hour,” band director Thomas Keck said. “Lindsey is truly talented.” Until now, there had not been a twirler during the five

years that Keck has been at UM. Melissa Marcus, now a Ph.D. student at UM, was the last twirler to perform at football games. That was seven years ago. “The deal was, twirlers had to be able to carry the whole band on their own and to really shine, and we’d never been able to find any that were as amazing as Lindsey has been,” Levy said. Finkel’s journey to Miami began when she emailed schools in and out of the state, looking to start up as a feature twirler somewhere new. UM was her goal, but Finkel didn’t hear back for two months. She was finally invited over the summer to audition live for Keck. “We contacted Lindsey after watching her videos ... because she’s one of the nation’s best twirlers,” Levy said. Finkel relishes her new role as feature twirler since she comes from a school that had a larger group. “I have tremendous respect for the difficulty of twirling and think it complements the overall marching band presentation very well,” Keck said.

Twirl time Finkel wowed the crowd at the first two home games. During the game against Bethune-Cookman, Finkel performed in front of the student section so they could all see the complexity and artistry of what she does, Keck said. “It was my first time being a feature twirler even though I have a lot of experience,” Finkel said. “It was more nerve-racking, but the minute I stepped on the field, it was exciting. You just get caught up in it. I just zone out and twirl.” Sophomore Gabriela Wagener enjoyed Finkel’s performance at the first game. “I thought she was a fabulous addition to the show, and I found her very entertaining,” Wagener said. At the Canes’ recent game against North Carolina State, Finkel performed alongside Boylan. As the other dancers remained at the front of the field, Finkel and Boylan walked toward the 50-yard line to show off their dance moves, cartwheels and twirling tricks. “The last show for the last song, I was next to her, and I was Oct. 4 - Oct. 7, 2012

so excited,” Boylan said. “She just gives a certain energy that makes you keep going and makes you want to give it your all.” Almost instantly, Finkel has become a celebrity at games, with fans often asking for photographs. “Over the weekend when I was twirling, someone yelled out, ‘We love you, twirler girl,’” Finkel said. “And people were asking to take their picture with me. I’m not used to it.” She even has a Facebook page called “Lindsey Finkel University of Miami Feature Twirler” with more than 250 fans. Hurricane fans can look forward to more excitement from the Band of the Hour during upcoming football games. “I’m definitely going to be doing fire,” Finkel said. Finkel has also mentioned incorporating a routine with simultaneous twirling and salsa dancing, Levy said. “I think it’s going to really entertain the crowd this year, which is something that we really need,” Levy said. “Lindsey is definitely the biggest part of our crowd entertainment.”

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Semester of events to benefit St. Jude research Up ‘Til Dawn gets more active at UM BY JORDAN COYNE COPY EDITOR

With the help of shaving cream, dunk tanks and whipped cream, students at UM held a fundraiser Tuesday afternoon on the Rock to benefit cancer research. Up ‘Til Dawn’s “Pie Cancer in the Face” is one of several events the organization will host this month to raise money for children battling cancer. Up ‘Til Dawn, a student organization that hosts fundraising efforts on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital based in Memphis, Tenn., will assist in the hospital’s mission to provide care to children with cancer at no expense to the family and the facility’s cancer research. “Pie Cancer in the Face” is the second fundraising event in Up ‘Til Dawn’s semester-long campaign. Students paid $1 for three balls to be used at the dunk tank, or for a pie to throw at another student’s face. This year, the organization will become more active around campus, according to senior Brooke Lemaire, the public relations chair for Up ‘Til Dawn. Lemaire took a PR class this summer at UM in which the hospital

reached out for help with its public relations. Once the fall semester started, Lemaire reached out to Up ‘Til Dawn and spearheaded the organization’s revamping efforts. “St. Jude is such a great organization and they do so much to help families,” she said. “I knew I wanted to help implement new ideas and I wanted it to be a successful year because they do so much for the community.” Lemaire said that she has not had any personal experiences with cancer, but she thinks it is important for students to help do everything they can when it comes to fundraising for the organization. “We’d like to raise $10,000 ideally, but the most important thing is we get this program back on the ground and back to being successful on campus,” Lemaire said. “We want to set it up so we’re more visible and able to fundraise more in the future.” At its peak, UM raised more than $25,000 annually, but in recent years, that number has dwindled, according to Maria Quesada, the event marketing representative from St. Jude. However, she is confident that the new PR tactics will be a significant help. “As far as PR goes, they’re growing it from the ground up,

RACHEL KOROTKIN // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER CANCER CREAMED: Sophomore Sabrina Clark gets ready to hit someone with a pie at the Up ‘Til Dawn event to benefit St. Jude.

and they’re doing great,” Quesada said. “They’re appealing to student interests and coming up with innovative ideas.” The St. Jude offices based in Miami and South Florida appraoched UM for student input about how to increase the fundraising efforts on college campuses, according to Lemaire. Up ‘Til Dawn has made this

year’s events a month-long competition. The top three teams or individuals who attend the events and contribute the most amount of money will receive prizes at a final event on Nov. 7. This year’s events include the “Bald is Beautiful” coin wars – which took place last week – as well as “Pie Cancer in the Face,” a guest speaker, a social-media

scavenger hunt and a letter-writing campaign. Local businesses contributed by sponsoring the food, T-shirts and entertainment. Several student volunteers are compelled to assist with the events because of their personal experiences with cancer. Students like Robert Pursell, winner of the “Bald is Beautiful” coin-war fundraiser, volunteered to shave his head because cancer has severely affected his family. His little sister was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer 10 years ago, and after chemotherapy and a tracheotomy, she still has cognitive and respiratory shortcomings. His grandmother, who raised him while his parents were with his sister in intensive care, passed away two years ago from incurable stomach cancer. “There’s no reason not to help out,” Pursell, a senior, said. “It’s only hair. It’ll grow back.”

IF YOU GO WHAT: Participant Meeting and Patient Speaker WHERE: Location TBA WHEN: Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. To learn about other upcoming events, visit the Up ‘Til Dawn UMiami Facebook page.

Reputable service sorority to enhance Greek presence on campus CHI OMEGA FROM PAGE 1

“They will be able to be founding members of this sorority, and that’s a really cool experience,” Giles said. “I think a lot of upperclassmen will benefit from the opportunity. It’s a huge leadership role to create a new sorority from scratch.” Additionally, Chi Omega will be given access to a suite in the campus’s Panhellenic Building. “The big obstacle to expansion was that there were no suites,” Giles said. “We didn’t want to have an imbalance of not having a sorority with a suite since there’s only seven of us, so we were able to work with higher administrators to reclaim two suites that were other offices to other buildings.” The Multiethnic Greek Council, composed of historically multi-ethnic groups, 4

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will have a suite so they can host meetings and “hang out,” according to Giles. “We couldn’t give each of those organizations their own, but we gave one for the councils,” she said. The second suite will be for Chi Omega, which will be allowed to redesign it. UM’s Greek life last expanded in 2004, when the Alpha Delta Pi sorority was added to campus. Administrators and

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students alike offered welcoming remarks for the new chapter coming to campus. Giles and Danielle Landau, vice president of administration for Panhellenic, expressed similar sentiments. “I think we were very lucky in that everyone at the extension committee meeting was very much interested in the same things for our community: a group that would fit in well with this type of a campus and this type of a city,” Landau said. “They were all great candidates, so it was really just picking the best of the best.” Giles is excited for an increase in service at UM. “[Chi Omega’s] mission statement is ‘sisters inspired by our values who serve the world while keeping Chi Omega ever at heart,’ and the UM Greek life can only be strengthened through this kind of ser-

vice,” Giles said. Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs, looks forward to the addition. “We are excited to welcome a new sorority to campus,” Whitely said. “Interest in sorority life has increased over the last few years and a recognized national group will provide another opportunity for our female students to engage, experience and be involved in the many positive aspects of Greek life.” Landau believes it will further enhance the Greek presence on campus. “I think it’ll just bring the Greek community higher,” she said. “I think that on campus we’re leaders, and we are a strong group of women. Having another chapter here will just show another side of us, that we’re a group of women who can lead and be confident on campus.”

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GARRETT ROSS SOPHOMORE “At the Pi Kappa Phi house because I want to be with all my brothers cheering on our Hurricanes. Lets go Canes! Beat Notre Dame!”

Though the weather may still scream summer, don’t let the lack of fall foliage fool you. It may be true that our winter apparel is still collecting dust in our closets and swimsuits are all the rage, but don’t let that keep you from celebrating the season in style – a la Miami. Let The Miami Hurricane’s fall favorites splash a bit of fall color into your sunny, green days.

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“The Green because there are a lot of Canes there and it will be a great way to show off my school spirit.”

ROSEMARIE BYRD JUNIOR “I will be watching UM kick butt at my apartment with my boyfriend and my friends.”

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Glitzy Grove may have lost its groove

earest Grove, I can’t help but notice things have been different between us lately. I have tried to ignore it, putting you before schoolwork and everything else, to focus on us. For a while I told myself that you were just in a funk and we would come back JACKIE SALO CONTRIBUTING from this, but I now see it for COLUMNIST what it is. I love you more than you love me. There was a time when I loathed every moment spent away from you. New to town, I found your debauchery both charming and exciting. Some might say it was love at first sight; you quickly became a constant in my life. No matter what went on, I always had you. I knew being long distance over the summer would be difficult for us. I longed for you and the nights we would stay up late together. I even missed our dates at New York Pizza. But I guess it was naïve of me to think that we would pick up where we left off.

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You turned me away on nights that I expected you to greet me with open arms. All I wanted was your acceptance and to dance at Sandbar. Once always surrounded by crowds of people, you became lonelier. It would be unfair to you to not place blame on myself too. Maybe I am just becoming jaded. I’ve spent nights without you where the allure of expensive drinks and decadence put the beer on tap and traffic signs hung up in Cudas to shame. And like most long-term relationships, I got too comfortable. I once tried to impress you with my highest heels and finest bodycon skirt. Those days are now long gone. You are lucky if I bother to brush my hair for you. Don’t think for a second that I won’t always love you and what we had. Moving on will be tough, but I know you will keep going without me whether I like it or not. I’ll see photos of you tagged on Facebook and wonder if saying goodbye with you was the right idea. Maybe you’ve changed, I’ll think. But I must be strong. I am breaking up with you. That is, until next Thursday. Jackie Salo is a sophomore majoring in journalism.

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Miami is more than just beaches and Botox; the Magic City is full of culture, from the lively art scene in the Design District to its underground music venues. BY FRANK MALVAR CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Some nights we just want to break free from our regular routine and go somewhere else besides the Grove. We want something different, like a trendy lounge or art galleries to soak in all this culture we have around us. The Miami Hurricane has you covered. Here are four places that will let you unleash your inner cultural snob. Bardot Hit up this trendy and hip bar in the Design District. If you’re tired of the EDM scene in South Beach, Bardot will definitely be a treat for you. The striking artwork on the walls catches your eye and the venue brings in great bands, like Moby and Peter Bjorn and John.

Plus, the living room setting is sure to make you feel relaxed while you’re enjoying a drink or having a smoke. If you’re looking for a laidback night, make sure you stop by Bardot. Bardot is located at 3456 N. Miami Ave., Miami. Miami Art Museum Located in Downtown Miami, the Miami Art Museum is filled with modern and contemporary art. The two-floor museum will let you unleash your inner hipster. It holds works by many well-known artists, including Marcel Duchamp and Frank Stella. And it doesn’t hurt that the museum offers discounts; show your Cane Card and you’ll get in for free, and every second Saturday of

the month is free as well.

and the Wynwood Kitchen & Bar on 26th Street.

Miami Art Museum is located at 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Wynwood Walls If you would rather spend your Saturday gallery hopping rather than bar hopping, you should think about dropping by Wynwood Walls. Every second Saturday night of the month, you can hit up Art Walk, when all galleries are open to the public. Enjoy a glass of champagne or wine while satisfying your sophisticated cultural cravings. You’ll have to check out this showcase at least once while you’re living in Miami.

Van Dyke Cafe Van Dyke Cafe is a classic place to visit on Lincoln Road and has been since it opened almost 20 years ago. The indooroutdoor cafe has a laidback and old school European-cafe vibe. If you’re looking for a romantic spot to take your date, this is the place. There are nightly performances after 9 p.m.; make sure to get seated in the upstairs lounge in order to enjoy your food and drinks while watching the band play. The cafe’s ambiance is what makes the place, but it’s known for its jazz nights.

Wynwood Walls is located at NW Second Avenue, between Joey’s Italian Cafe on 25th Street

Van Dyke Cafe is located at 846 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.

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SPORTS

The women’s golf team finished seventh at the UNCG Starmount Forest Invitational.

players on the football team named ACC players of the week; QB Stephen Morris, LB Gionni Paul, and LB Eddie Johnson

CLUB SPORTS QUICK FACTS ABOUT QUIDDITCH Quidditch is played with seven players on the field in different positions, all while running with a broom between their legs. They shoot at three hoops on opposite ends of the field. Here is a look at the positions on a Quidditch team along with some terminology: CHASERS: Responsible for passing the Quaffle (an underinflated volleyball) and trying to get it into opposite team’s hoops. KEEPERS: Goal protectors (similar to a goalie in soccer) BEATERS: Attempt to hit the opposing team’s players with Bludgers (underinflated dodgeballs) and attempt to block the Bludgers from hitting their team’s players. LAUREN LENNOX // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER HOGWARTS IN MIAMI: Junior Sean Beloff leads the team in an Ultimate Quidditch drill at a practice last week on the IM fields. Ultimate Quidditch is similar to ultimate frisbee, but is played with Quidditch balls. For Muggle Quidditch, underinflated volleyballs and dodgeballs are used.

Magic-themed sport will sweep you away UM’s club ranked third in nation BY GISELLE ESPINALES CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

Popular English author J.K. Rowling’s books may have some UM students dreaming about the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but playing Harry Potter’s favorite sport is no longer a fantasy. Quidditch is a mugglemade reality on campus – and beyond. “When I came to UM and heard a Quidditch team was starting, I was very excited to be

able to play,” said senior Matthew Ziff, who has played chaser, beater and seeker on the team. “But over the last couple years, something cool happened: Quidditch outgrew Harry Potter. Some of our athletes who aren’t big fans of the book came to Quidditch not seeing it as a Harry Potter sport, but as a challenging, full contact, co-ed sport.” Since UM Muggle Quidditch was founded in spring 2010, the club sport, which includes a competition squad, has seen its share of success. Recently winning the Swamp Cup and going undefeated since the World Cup earlier this year, MQUM is now ranked third in the nation out of 764 teams, according

to the International Quidditch Association website. The team’s season begins in October and ends in April with the World Cup in Kissimmee, Fla. “We are looking forward to playing in the upcoming tournament,” Ziff said. “Our goal is to improve together as a group.” The team practices on the IM fields on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, which team leaders say is the best day for those who want to give the sport a try. “We always welcome new people to come and scrimmage with us,” team captain Sean Beloff said. To skeptics who doubt Muggle

Quidditch is a sport, Ziff says to think again. “You can’t judge us until you see it in person or at least try playing,” he said. In addition to the team’s winning ways, two of its players were picked to play on the U.S. National Quidditch team, which took part in the IQA Summer Expo Games in Oxford, England, before the London Olympics. Chaser Sean Pagoada and Ziff competed against Great Britain, Canada, Australia and France. “It was an incredible experience,” said Ziff. “Being in the country where all this originated from was surreal.” Oct. 4 - Oct. 7, 2012

SEEKERS: Attempt to catch the snitch runner. SNITCH RUNNER: A neutral player on the field. He or she must be dressed in yellow and run around campus to avoid being caught. FOR MORE INFO CLUB EMAIL: quidditch@mqum.com CLUB WEBSITE: mqum.org/ PRESIDENT: Ali Fishman, 901275-0472 ADVISOR: Connie Nickel 305-284-8013 DUES: $20.00 TIMES: Mondays and Thursdays from 8-10 p.m., and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.

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Cardiac Canes, devoted fifth-year kicker deserve better from apathetic fans

have a problem. Sun Life Stadium was rocking on Saturday. Or at least, rocking more than it has been for a typical noon game against an average AJ RICKETTS CONTRIBUTING opponent in recent SPORTS WRITER years. There was a different energy, a cautious optimism, that with a win against the Wolfpack, things could really get interesting for the Canes. And they since have. Miami is 3-0 in the ACC for the first time since joining the conference in 2004, and 4-1 heading into a primetime showdown against Notre Dame at Chicago’s Solider Field this week, renewing a historic rivalry. But some things irked me as I drove home from the dramatic victory. The players had their shining moments, but there were also quite a few miscues. Dropped touchdown passes. Shady defense. Missed field goals. Oh yeah, about those field goals. About Jake Wieclaw. About our fans. I have a problem: Miami Hurricanes fans can be better. They should be better. Let’s start with Wieclaw and the booing episode he had to deal against N.C. State. Wieclaw, a redshirt senior, has bled orange and green for five years now. This guy was putting in 6 a.m. workouts on the practice fields before all of the freshmen and sophomores who were booing him had a license. For some of you, he’s been working out here since before you even hit puberty. The guy is perfect at PAT’s in his career, came close to being the Lou Groza award winner last season, and heading into the game was 18-for-22 on field goal attempts. A Wieclaw-made field goal was more common than Lou Holtz predicting Notre Dame victories. Yet during the first bad game in his career, a time when he needed more than ever for fans to have his back, the crowd booed. Fans turned on Wieclaw faster than you can say Shalala. Instead of support, he endured belittlement from fans he’s worked to represent for five years. And for his missed field goal in the second half, at least 300 fewer students were there to see it than in the first half. Bugging out, eh? Was it that much cooler 10

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at South Beach an hour later? Or did it feel nice sitting in your air-conditioned dorm? For those who felt a bit sick from the high heat, yes, I can understand that. But there were plenty of students who simply out of laziness decided to bolt for the parking lots. Nothing says “I’m a true Hurricane fan” like tailgating away all sobriety, throwing up the U a couple times, then leaving at halftime. Solid. Oh, and I haven’t even gotten to all the people who so cleverly chanted “f--you, Wolfpack” while smoking on their cigarettes. We are the U, the 305, full of “swagger,” and we are honestly throwing obscenities at N.C. State? It’s bad enough to chant something so moronic, but we couldn’t even wait until FSU for this? Hell, the stench of weed even permeated a few rows. Getting high at a Miami game, man? You have more problems than a Prentice Hall math book. Thank goodness this wasn’t a basketball game, or the f-bombs would have been clearly audible on TV, giving everyone at home a misrepresentation of the truly good kids we do have here. (The boys at Storm Surge don’t put up with that garbage, though. Good work. We are not Maryland.) So between booing our hardworking, reliable fifth-year kicker, leaving the game early, and childish theatrics, it made me think of what Miami games can be. Let’s support our players when they’re down, pack the stands and stay the whole game, and get back to the creativity we used to have, such as when fans sang a goodbye hymn to Brian Bosworth of Oklahoma, who talked trash before the game. If you’ve seen “The U,” you know what I’m talking about. The Cardiac Canes are giving us a season to remember. It’s not a nation, it’s a family. See you at the game in two weeks.

MIAMI HURRICANES @ NO. 9 NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH WHERE: Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. TV: NBC RADIO: WVUM 90.5 FM or wvum.org ON CAMPUS: The Rathskeller will host a watch party for the game, complete with custom “Beat the Irish” pitchers.

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Easiest solution – don’t pick up your phone when she calls you. If you stop answering (and therefore stop hearing her), she’ll eventually stop calling. Let her know, though. Clearly this is making you uncomfortable, and as your friend, she should respect your boundaries. Also, you must be at least a little freaky if you’re friends with her. Therefore, you both probably know a few people who would love to hear her moaning over the telephone, but if you’re not one of these sex fiends, you need to make that clear. If she doesn’t get the message, return the favor. Call her up while you’re getting down, make sure you’re extra loud, and see how she feels. Just because she gets off to someone hearing her doesn’t mean she gets off to hearing other people. Although this may have the reverse effect and just take these calls to a whole different level: FaceTime?

But her bringing you into her bedroom, without consent, isn’t fair. It isn’t fair to anyone she’s calling, and I’m sure you are not alone. Ask around. If others also tell your friend that you guys are tired of these dirty phone calls, maybe it will turn her off and she’ll stop. Maybe she can find something else that helps get her get off. I’ve heard handcuffs are making a comeback. You could also hand her a list of sex hotlines. There are plenty of operators waiting, and they’d be much more willing to listen to your friend climax than you will – at leat they’re getting paid. You shouldn’t be sacrificing your comfort for your friend’s orgasm when you could be spending that time off the phone and having one of your own. Seems like you could use one with all that action going on around you. V

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Saturday, October 6 • 7:30 p.m. Foote Green and Rathskeller

Come out and support your ‘Canes as they take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The events will be on the Foote Green in front of the library and at the Rathskller. The event on the green will be catered with free food and refreshments. This event is brought to you by AGLO, Student Activities, Housing and Residential Life, Category 5 and Hurricane Productions. Come out early to get your spot on the green! Also don’t forget to VOTE for Sebastian the Ibis in the Capital One Bowl Mascot Challenge on capitolonebowl.com.

miami.edu/calendar Thursday, Oct. 4 Patio Jams ft. Dinosaurs N’ Disasters

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 Dinosaurs N’ Disasters! For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

RAB Presents: Airbrush T-shirts 4 p.m. • Rathskeller Come get your free, original and wearable work of art at the Rathskeller between 4:00PM and 8:00PM. The “T-SHIRT GUYS” will be using a unique airbrush art form to create any design, symbol or phrase on your very own t-shirt! This event is brought to you by the Rathskeller Advisory Board. For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305284-4606.

LoweDown Happy Hour: Asian Treasures

7 p.m. • Lowe Art Museum Enjoy a tour of the current exhibition Introspection and Awakening: Japaneese Art from the Edo and Meiji Periods, 19121915 by LAM Director Brian Dursum. Enjoy healthy treats from Cabot Cheese and Pop Chips with cocktails generously provided by Bacardi. Beverages by Vitamin Water Zero.

$10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members

Hurricane Productions Presents: Upright Citizens Brigade 8 p.m. • Cosford Cinema “From the dawn of civilization, they have existed to undermine it.” UCB is one of the top improv groups in the country, with alumni including several SNL members such as Horatio Sans and Amy Poehler. Join us at the Cosford for a night of improv! This event is FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS. Brought to you courtesy of HP Special Events. For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

Friday, Oct. 5 Women’s Volleyball vs NC State 7 p.m. • Knight Sports Center Complex Come support your lady ‘Canes as they take on the NC State Wolfpack! Coverage will be available via a live feed on Hurricanesports.com.

University Center Pool Party: “Hula Like A Hurricane” 8 p.m. • UC Pool Come on out and enjoy the first edition of this years UC Pool Party series. The theme for this event will be “Hula Like A Hurricane” so we encourage you to come out in your best Hawaiian outfit and enjoy some fun times with inflatables and free food!

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Monday, October 8 • 10 a.m. UC Lower Lounge Come take your student portraits for the 2013 IBIS Yearbook! Portraits are FREE for underclassmen. Graduation portraits are $25.00 for graduating seniors. Go to www.ibisyearbook.com to make an appointment. Portraits can be taken starting Monday October 8 through Tuesday, October 23 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the UC Lower Lounge.

Cosford Cinema Presents: Stars in Shorts 9:15 p.m. • Cosford Cinema ated landscape of internet dating in Friend Request Pending. Colin Firth is an unusually needy neighbor to Keira Knightley in Steve. Lily Tomlin gets lost on her way to a funeral Procession. Jason Alexander is a screenwriter a the end of his rope in the musical short Not Your Time. Also including short films starring Kenneth Branagh, Julia Stiles, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and others, Stars in Shorts is the first collection of short films to bring you everything you expect when you go to the movie theater laughs, drama, and now, some of the best actors from television and film.

Saturday, Oct. 6 RAB Football Watch Party: Miami vs Notre Dame

7:30 p.m. • Rathskeller Can’t make it to Chicago for the Notre Dame game? No problem! Head to the Rathskeller for a FREE souvenir pitcher (with every pitcher purchase*) and 50 cent wings** and watch your ‘Canes beat the Irish! The game starts at 7:30 p.m but the Rat opens at 6:30 p.m. GO CANES!

*While supplies last. **Limit 20 per person. Dine in only.

CAC Presents: Brave

10 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly)

and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

Sunday, Oct. 7 8th Annual Walk for Myeloma 9 a.m. • UC Rock Come Join Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. as they celebrate the 8th Annual Walk for Myeloma. Walk registration is $17 and every walker receives at T- Shirt, raffle, ticket and Lunch! It’ll be a day filled with music, food and fun.

Women’s Volleyball vs North Carolina

1 p.m. • Knight Sports Center Complex Come support your lady ‘Canes as they take on the North Carolina Tarheels! Coverage will be available via a live feed on Hurricanesports.com.

CAC Presents: Brave 8 p.m. • Cosford Cinema

Homecoming Opening Ceremonies

Friday, October 12 • 6 p.m. UC Rock Come out and enjoy the kick off to Homecoming! Ring in the beginning of Homecoming with ODK. Meet the Homecoming Executive Coordinators who have worked hard in planning homecoming. The event will have free food and be lots of fun! This will be followed by Alma Mater Prelims around 7 p.m.

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