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Vol. 87, Issue 12 | Oct. 5 - Oct. 7, 2009
HURRICANE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929
Exceeding expectations
BILLY GILBERT // The Miami Hurricane
MEDIA SWARM: Jacory Harris and teammates sing the alma mater after Saturday night’s prime-time victory, UM’s first win against a top-10 team since 2005.
Canes upset No. 8 Sooners 21 - 20 BY LELAN LEDOUX | SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
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inning three of the first four games is impressive. On Saturday night, head coach Randy Shannon and his Miami Hurricanes (3-1) established themselves as a team that could compete with any as they knocked off the 2008 national championship runner-up team, No. 8-ranked Oklahoma, 21-20. A jubilant Shannon hugged every Miami Hurricane player, coach and staff member he could after the tremendous win. “The game was big for us,” Shannon said. “The reason why we were successful is because we went back to the basics and went back to hard work.”
The Canes jumped six spots in the Associated Press poll and now stand at No. 11. UM knew it faced an uphill battle coming into the system. This was the first time in the history of the Atlantic Coast Conference that a team faced four ranked opponents in a row. The Hurricanes walked away with a 3-1 record, an unexpected outcome. “We are going in the direction we needed to be headed,” Shannon said. “But we are not where we want to be. This is not the 13th or 14th game of the season, so that’s why you can’t say Miami was back.” Senior running back Javarris James was a part of the team that traveled to Norman in 2007 only to see Oklahoma defeat Miami 51-13.
SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE 9
DUELING DRAGONS ASIAN-AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION TAKES TO THE WAVES PAGE 4
FRAT GUYS: FRIEND OR FOE? EVAN PESKIN OFFERS AN IMPASSIONED DEFENSE OF THE BROTHER PAGE 5
DAWN OF THE UNDEAD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE STARS OF ‘ZOMBIELAND’ PAGE 8
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Professor's passion for Miami a 40-year-long commitment From student to Board of Trustees member BY JON MOSS CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Dr. Edward Dauer bleeds orange and green. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1972 and his medical degree in 1975 from the University of Miami. Daue r Dr. Edward Dauer teaches at the College of Engineering and is on the Board of Trustees, something he has done for almost two decades. His passion for the university is even more apparent through his philanthropy. He has given, along with his wife, Joanne, over $8 million to the school. “My first donation to UM was probably to start a scholarship at the medical school,” Dauer said. “You owe your success in life to your degrees from UM, so you have to help other students” Dauer counts the school’s libraries, nursing program, medical school, athletic department and engineering program among the beneficiaries of his philanthropy. “Eddie and Joanne are great support-
ers of the university in any way that you can think of,” Sergio Gonzalez, the senior vice president for advancement and external affairs, said. “He seems to be looking to benefit the university in every part of his life.” Dauer’s contributions resulted in the street outside the BankUnited Center being name after him, Dauer Drive. “The donation is from the heart. You don’t donate for the recognition. I really like doing scholarship aid for students because I know how expensive it is to go here,” Dauer said. He was a freshman in 1968, when tuition cost $825 a semester. The school has set up a student loan fund in his name at the Miller School of Medicine, and his name graces classrooms and laboratories throughout the College of Engineering, something that continues to please — but not surprise — Dr. Ozcan Ozdamar, professor and chairman of the Biomedical Engineering Program. “He’s been in almost every position in the university, so he’s very prone to giving back,” Ozdamar said. “The thing I like the most about Eddie is that he’s always trying to advance everything.” Dauer is no stranger to rapid progress. He began classes at the Miller School of Medicine during his senior year. “I applied for med school after my junior year,” he said. “I was in electrical engineering and needed senior courses, so I registered for 15 credits as a senior at the same time I started med school in the fall.” After graduating medical school, Dauer went on to conduct his radiology residency at New York’s Mount Sinai Medical Center
and his fellowship at UCLA. He then moved back to the Miami area to work at the Florida Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale, where he remains the director of radiology. Still not satisfied with his education, Dauer returned to UM in 1997—already entrenched on the Board of Trustees at the time—in search of a master’s degree in biomedical engineering. While in school, he supervised people as a trustee and was overseen by professors in the classroom at the same time. “I had him in my class, and at the same time he was kind of my boss,” Ozdamar said. “Eddie always wants to advance himself and this institution. He’s a great person.” In addition to his work as a UM professor and practicing radiologist, Dr. Dauer also dabbles in over a dozen hobbies, and is proud of his large collections of international currency and antique cars. Books have been written about his currency collection. “My first car was a 1941 Cadillac, which I bought in 1972,” Dauer said. “In 1973 I picked up Joanne in it on our first date.” After 40 years with the school in almost every possible capacity, nobody likes the University of Miami more than Dr. Dauer. “I give what I can, and I always tell people not to do things because people say it’s a good investment,” he said. “Do it because you like it.” Jon Moss may be contacted at jmoss@ themiamihurricane.com.
Abortion debate hits close to home RALLY FOR RIGHTS: Anti-abortion supporters joined the Life Chain along the east side of US-1 and Stanford Drive during Respect Life Sunday held nationwide yesterday. Members from two on-campus antiabortion groups, Catholic Students Association and UM Respect Life, voiced their views by waving posters and banners at passing cars, some of which honked back in support. Although both on-campus groups are anit-abortion groups, the Life Chain’s participants come from all religious backgrounds, united by their similar beliefs. BRITTNEY BOMNIN // Photo Editor
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Matt Wallach captured the University of Miami’s victory over No. 8 Oklahoma! Check out the game highlights and player celebrations in his videos online. Billy Gilbert freezes the action in his photo slideshow of the football game Saturday night. The ratings are in! Sarah B. Pilchick has the scoop on Capitalism: A Love Story in her movie review online. Stanford is sexy! Gabby Gomez recaps a sexologist’s visit to Stanford Residential College. Alex Broadwell serves up a dose of volleyball action in his photo slideshow of the matches this past weekend. President Donna E. Shalala won the Dole Leadership Prize. Megan Terilli has all the details in her article online. Sazón overtakes the UC! Get the scoop in Rebecca Lattanzio’s article online. Sign up for the e-mail edition of the newspaper at www. themiamihurricane. com/subscribe.
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Streaming may replace illegal downloading Filesharing continues despite format change
Gameday t-shirt sales contribute to charity BY ADAM WEINSTEIN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
BY VERONICA PEREZ CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
When University of Miami junior Priscilla Gomez hears about a new band, she goes streaming - clicking on YouTube or Pandora to check out the music immediately for free - instead of downloading the songs. “I’m not going to put time into downloading something just to find out if I like it,” Gomez said. “I’m about the instant gratification… I want to hear or watch things now.” Gomez is not alone. A recent survey by Music Ally, a digital music business information and strategy company in England, suggests a shift among young people away from illegally downloading music and movies. Instead, the study found that more teenagers are going to streaming sites such as Pandora as a fast and legal alternative. The survey included 1,000 teens. Although there is no similar survey in the U.S., its message has hit close to home; it has been referenced by many publications including The Chronicle of Higher Education and PC Magazine. One perk for the music industry in this growing field is the ability to market specifically to the consumer. While they might not be able to sell the actual music, these sites push concerts and paraphernalia. Legal streaming sites meet the “instant gratification” needs of the online community while bypassing the consequences of illegal downloading. UM has also seen a decrease in the amount of illegal downloads. The university monitors the UCanes wireless network and devices that use it. “Really, the only students who haven’t stopped downloading are the incoming freshmen,” UM security network specialist Bert Gonzales said. “Almost everyone else hears about the [three-strike] policy by the end of the grace period.” However, downloading on a private network goes unnoticed and in many cases unpunished.
United Way close to goal
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CATCHY TUNES: Senior Eric Lemberg listens to Vampire Weekend’s “APunk” on YouTube for free rather than buying the track off of iTunes. “Our main goal is educating the students about the illegality of downloading,” UM senior systems analyst, Gil Serein said. A bill passed by Congress in 2007 prohibits illegal file sharing. As an incentive, schools that cooperate may receive grant money from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. Universities are not the only ones cracking down; local libraries and restaurants, like McDonald’s and Starbucks, with their own signals have similar devices that detect download software. UM’s Information Technology Department is working to ensure that
streaming sites stay available under their tight security. “If streaming is the new direction, that’s where we’re headed,” Serein said. Even with this shift to streaming music, 95 percent of all downloaded music is still illegal according to a report done by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, a global music trade body. There were 1.4 billion single tracks legally downloaded in 2008. Veronica Perez may be contacted at vperez@ themiamihurricane.com.
Many students like to show their support for UM on gameday by buying a t-shirt at the Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development. More importantly, they are showing their support for United Way. These purchases have raised over $15,000 for the organization. “Our campaign goal for this year is $17,000, so to raise $15,000 in the first month of school is an amazing result,” junior Deborah Perez, UM’s United Way student campaign coordinator, said. The money goes to various South Florida charity organizations, such as the Salvation Army and the Hearing and Speech Center of Florida. For each dollar that UM students contribute to United Way, this organization matches it with $2.41. Therefore, the $15,000 UM students have raised is really worth $36,000. “It’s great that we’re given an opportunity to support United Way while still showing school spirit, but most students buy the t-shirts because they are pretty cheap and it’s the gameday tshirt,” said Christina Echagarruga, a sophomore who bought a shirt. Perez feels very passionately about the tangible difference that donating to United Way makes in peoples’ lives, including her own. According to Perez, most of her childhood had been difficult with family complications that eventually led to her and her siblings being raised solely by her grandfather. She recalls that it wasn’t until she was helped by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, one of the community organizations that United Way is very supportive of with its donations, that her life began to turn around in a positive way. Adam Weinstein may be contacted at aweinstein@ themiamihurricane.com.
UM’s three-strike policy: Grace period: Two-three weeks during which pamphlets, advertisements and e-mails alert students to uninstall any illegal software Strike one: Offenders are notified via e-mail and must go in person to the Help Desk to be re-connected.
TO GET INVOLVED WHAT: United Way meeting WHEN: Tuesday at 9 p.m.
Strike two: Offenders are notified again and have to go in person to the Help Desk to be re-connected. They are then put under special surveillance. Strike three: They immediately lose KNet service, and have to meet with Dean of Students Ricardo Hall to address any legal consequences that the student might be facing. October 5 - October 7, 2009
WHERE: UC room 245 Donations can be made by visiting www.firstgiving.com/ deborahperezlivesunited.
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Dragon boat race takes rivalry to the waves AASA competes in ancient Chinese sport BY ANALISA HARANGOZO STAFF NEWS WRITER
The sound of steadily beating drums filled the shores of Haulover Beach in Miami Beach this weekend as the University of Miami’s Asian-American Student Association competed in the Seventh-Annual South Florida Dragon Boat Festival. Dragon boat racing is a traditional Chinese water sport that is over 2,000 years old. AASA has raced in five of the seven festivals in the past. Last year they won first place in the Academic Cup Division race, beating St. Thomas University by less than a second. This year, AASA raced against Florida International University, local high schools and St. Thomas University in the Mixed Division and Academic Division races. “What makes us a tough team to beat is that we’re especially spirited and excited to show the community what we’re all about,” senior Melvin La, AASA President and four-year veteran of the event, said. This year’s AASA team had 25 members, most of which were freshmen. La said that the freshmen participation had a huge impact in the overall success of the team. “Their energy and vitality is definitely unmatched,” he said. Getting the team pumped before each race by singing and clapping to the C-A-NE-S chant, freshman Te Hoang said that he is now hooked on dragon boat racing. “I always wanted to try it, but after experiencing the culture, the people and excitement of it, I know this won’t be my last time out here,” Hoang said. Announcer and event official Grace
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UP THE CREEK: The UM Dragons competed in the South Florida Dragon Boat Boat Festival, which was held in Miami Beach’s Haulover Beach this weekend. The Dragons came in third with a time of 3:08, 21 seconds behind first. Genetia said that every year at least one outof-state or international team competes. However, due to the economic downturn this year, the 33 teams, made up of clubs and organizations, were all from different areas of Florida. “I did see a rise in competitiveness, especially among the college teams,” Genetia said. “You definitely see that college rivalry break out in the water.” Aside from the races, the festival also included authentic Asian food vendors from all over Miami, martial arts demonstrations, belly dancing performances and a popular egg-roll-eating contest. For senior Andrew Lam, hours of strenuous training, painfully sore arms and blistered fingers were worth the bonding experience he shared with his teammates.
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“I wanted to make the most of my last year with AASA, and being a part of this year’s dragon boat team really showed me how lucky I am to be in such a close-knit organization,” Lam said. “Aside from gaining some extra muscle, I’ve gained a greater appreciation for
AASA as well as this sport.” The AASA’s coed team finished second while their boat in the Academic Division finished third. Analisa Harangozo may be contacted at aharangozo@themiamihurricane.com.
Other major events AASA participates in or organizes: Trip to Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Nov. 14 Run N’ Gun Flag Football Tournament, IM Fields, Nov. 21 AASA Date Auction, Clarke Recital Hall, Feb. 5 Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month (APIAH), April The next AASA General Meeting will be Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in UC Ballroom D
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NICOLE POPP Sophomore “People who sing to their iPod while walking.”
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t’s not hard to pick out the typical frat guy: popped polo collar, prefrayed hat (how do hats EVAN PESKIN STAFF get frayed?), COLUMNIST doused in cologne and rockin’ those dark sunglasses in the middle of the night for that killer Facebook pic. However, this is just one breed in the species of frat guys. Don’t let the one guy who thinks he’s heaven’s gift to the ladies of Miami stop you from rushing a fraternity, or spending some quality time with one of the brothers. Guys join frats for many reasons. Some have family legacies in certain fraternities, others want to always have a place to go and drink and still others find themselves attracted to the laid back and pleasurable lifestyle. There is a fraternity to fit every style if you want to be
involved in Greek life. I didn’t think I was cut out for a fraternity when I came to the University of Miami. I wasn’t an enormous muscle head, nor did I think wearing three polo shirts simultaneously, all with popped collars, was cool. However, I took the time to attend rush events and meet some of the brothers of almost every fraternity on campus, and I found a fraternity that was my fit. All the brothers treated me like a friend and there was always something going on at the campus house if I had nothing to do. They enjoyed a vigorous social life, and their pledges didn’t get sodomized. That’s four for four on my checklist. Girls seem to have a different opinion of frat guys. I have heard a hundred times from my female friends that “all frat guys are only trying to get in your pants” and “they are all jerks.” Those types of guys make up a very small percentage of all
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fraternity members, no larger a percentage than you’d find out around the campus in general. Ladies, just so you know, guys might occasionally, once in a while, perchance, think about sex. Just thought I’d give you a heads up. Honestly though, most frat guys are just typical college guys. They enjoy beer pong, watch football and yes, hit on girls. But so do all guys! I know those three things were on my to-do list since I was 15, long before I joined a frat. Here’s the bottom line: not all frat guys fit the stereotypes you see on TV and in movies. So guys, look for a frat that fits your preferences, and girls, give those frat guys a chance. After all, this is college… bro. YOUniversity of Miami is a column taking a closer look at the many people that make UM their home. Evan Peskin is a sophomore majoring in psychology and premed. He may be contacted at epeskin@themiamihurricane.com.
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Hard salary caps needed ans, especia l ly t h o s e of the New York Yankees, have tried to deny baseball’s obvious salary MICHAEL PERCHICK cap issues for CONTRIBUTING years. With COLUMNIST claims that “ m o n e y doesn’t buy championships,” few have actually looked at the numbers. Unlike most sports, baseball doesn’t have a hard cap. If you have the money, you can spend it; if not, then too bad. Entering the 2009 season, nine of baseball’s 30 teams had a payroll of over $100 million. Of the eight teams that will be participating in playoff baseball this year, six of them will have a payroll of at least $100 million. On top of that, baseball’s top five teams (based on regularseason records) all have payrolls
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over $100 million. Last year was no different, with six teams topping the $100 million mark playing postseason ball. This isn’t to say that a smallmarket team can’t be successful. Last year, the Tampa Bay Rays had baseball’s second-lowest salary, and still were American League champions. Unfortunately, teams like the Rays are more like aberrations in baseball. For teams with big bucks, winning has become commonplace. Major League Baseball dropped the (fly) ball by not enforcing a hard cap, basically allowing teams to buy championships. So if the Yankees, baseball’s salary-cap king, win the World Series this year, it should come with a little asterisk, denoting their obvious monetary advantage. Until a hard cap is enforced, the rich will get richer… and better. Michael Perchick is a freshman majoring in broadcast journalism. He may be contacted at mperchick@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Ibis Ride is ‘drunk bus’ no more By 9:30 p.m. on Thursday nights, most students can be found prepping for their weekly Grove outing. With the recent reinstatement of the Ibis Ride, students must no longer worry about organizing designated drivers or pooling funds for cabs. However, it’s important not to revert to old ways of viewing the shuttle and to remember to handle your alcohol after a night when you’ve had a little too much fun. The Ibis Ride is jokingly referred to as the “drunk bus,” although this is tongue-in-cheek. Many students simply view the shuttle as convenient transportation to Coconut Grove, allowing “pre-games” without repercussions and eliminating the need for a designated driver.
Students see the Ibis Ride as a right, not a privilege, often boarding later in the evening completely wasted. The shuttle’s main purpose is to provide a safe transportation alternative for students, not to complement their drinking strategies. Planning to drag your drunken behind to the bus at the end of night is not responsible. Handle your alcohol, learn your limit or don’t drink to the point of extreme intoxication in the first place. Students should realize that the shuttle’s new one-strikeyou’re-out policy will only help to ensure that history does not repeat itself. If intoxicated riders cause disruptions, it is fitting that they are banned from future Ibis Rides. They will not
be able to ruin the service for other students who do obey the rules, hopefully ensuring the shuttle will remain a transportation option for subsequent semesters. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a Thursday night out on the town, just do so in moderation and remember to keep it under control while on the Ibis Ride. Your fellow students will thank you, especially since no one likes vomit on their shoes. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board What do you think? Take our poll on themiamihurricane. com.
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Growing up in Frankfurt, Germany, and Tel Aviv, Israel, was not easy for an American youth who wanted to watch the legendary music video show Yo! MTV Raps. American hip-hop culture was hard to come by in any form for University of Miami alumnus Daniel Silberman during his childhood. Years later, Silberman’s own street-wear clothing line, Once Upon a Time In New York, is now popping up in store windows on the same streets he once frequented. “I still get excited every time someone compliments my t-shirt or I see someone wearing Once Upon a Time,” Silberman said. “Going to work never feels like a job to me, I love everything about it.” After seeing a Stussy t-shirt at age 13, Silberman said he fell in love with hip-hop culture. Now, celebrities like Jay-Z, Paris Hilton and The Game all wear Silberman’s creations. The 27 year old, who graduated from UM as a marketing major in 2004, created the clothing label in 2005. “I think what helped about UM is that its such an international school and you get influenced by so many different cultures,” Silberman said. “It was a great experience.” “We Run,” one of the Once Upon a Time lines, has become the most popular of the company’s offerings. Silberman’s “We Run NY” t-shirt is a play on “I Love NY” and features an image of three people running instead of a heart. “I think every city needed a strong t-shirt. I was listening to a song by rapper KRS-One when I got the inspiration, and the shirt just felt right,” Silberman said. While he lists New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles as cities where his brand first broke through, Silberman explained that it took a little bit longer to gain a solid ground in Miami. Once Upon a Time is now sold locally at different boutiques like Shoe Gallery in Brickell. “Miami has such a smaller street-wear market than a lot of the other cities like New York, so we’ll never do numbers in Miami like we do other places,” Silberman said. Since its inception, Once Upon a Time has expanded to roughly 10 full-time employees, including Alina Silberman, Daniel’s sister. Alina, who Silberman described as an “amazing artist,” has her own design consulting firm and helps with the brand’s designing process. Despite early successes, the brand still endures growing pains. “The hardest part is when stores are doing bad with other merchandise, and even though they sell yours successfully, they try to avoid paying you to cover up their mistakes,” Silberman said. “And seeing bootlegs is also bad, but they say imitation is the highest form of flattery.” For fashion-minded students like UM sophomore Sean Spellman, Silberman’s company provides inspiration. “You see how successful his brand has been, and you think to yourself, ‘why can’t I do something like this?’ It’s awesome to see someone who was in our shoes a few years ago reach that success,” he said. To students like Spellman, and all aspiring fashion minds, Silberman has one piece of advice: don’t be afraid to fail. “Taking the chance to fail is the toughest decision to make, but don’t let people tell you it can’t be done.” Camron Ghorbi may be contacted at cghorbi@themiamihurricane.com. COURTESY DANIEL SILBERMAN
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‘Zombieland’ no joke, film stars say BY NICK MASLOW SENIOR EDGE WRITER
Chainsaws, pianos, baseball bats and butter knives are just a few of the creative ways that zombies are put out of their misery in Woody Harrelson’s new comedy Zombieland. It’s a winning formula for the film, which came in first at the box office this weekend. Even though the flick won’t woo the Academy, Harrelson and co-star Jesse Eisenberg say Zombieland is no joke. The Miami Hurricane recently sat down with the co-stars during a promotional stop in Miami to discuss all things – you guessed it! – zombies. The Miami Hurricane: Woody, I understand that you were the first choice for this film. How did you react when you were approached about a film about zombies? Woody Harrelson: I remember having a little bag with five
scripts in it. The one I looked at last was this – just because I thought, “Zombieland? That’s going to be stupid.” Now people out there are going to be upset with me. But then I read it and I loved it. I just thought it was hysterical, great writing. Jesse Eisenberg: I had the exact same reaction. As an actor, you don’t think a zombie movie will have the best characters. And when I read it, I [thought] it [had] by far the best characters I’ve read in the last several months of scripts. You’re reading independent dramas, things that would normally feature great characters. And this actually had the most well-rounded people. TMH: Woody, you’ve said the script rides the line between the comedy and the impending danger of the zombies, that it was tricky. How did you approach that challenge as an actor? WH: Well I tried to stay in the head-space of my character who at one point probably had a
very different kind of job, as opposed to zombie killing. [He was] probably more like an urban planner, but also, very much so [he had] pent up aggression inside of him, as there is with most people who have been spending their life behind a desk. TMH: Jesse, how did you react when you found out you’d be working with Woody Harrelson? JE: I had to audition with him, so at first I thought, “Well I hope it goes well because if he doesn’t like me, I will not be in the movie.” If I didn’t like him, then I could tell my mom about that. And my mom runs nothing. What’s she gonna do? So I was nervous to audition and then when I got into the movie I was so excited, of course. As was my mother. TMH: Without giving too much away, how would you describe the special cameo in the film? WH: Super special. JE: We can just say there’s a cameo in the movie with someone
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IN THE HOT SEAT: Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg star in this past weekend’s highest-grossing movie, Zombieland. very famous, very iconic…and it’s not me. That description doesn’t sound like it would be me. When people see it, they just flip in their seats. And the person behind them will just say, “Stop f lipping in your seats; I can’t see
this special cameo.” Read the full version of this article at www.themiamihurricane.com. Nick Maslow may be contacted at nmaslow@themiamihurricane.com.
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Defense has ‘Ray Ray’ of hope The No. 11 Hurricanes are back, and they have a brand new defensive back who is a star in the making. With senior defensive captain JUSTIN ANTWEIL SPORTS EDITOR Randy Phillips and junior defensive back JoJo Nicholas out due to upper-extremity injuries, true freshman Aravious Armstrong stepped up. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound Armstrong tallied seven total tackles and recorded some highlight-reel hits. Aravious, commonly known as Ray Ray, was a prized gem in Miami’s 2009 recruiting class. He was rated the 13th-best overall player regardless of position according to www.rivals. com. Armstrong played predominantly on special teams the first three games but stayed patient and realized his time would come. “I had been waiting for this opportunity all year,” Armstrong said. “I just happened to get a chance in a big game, the OU game. I just wanted to get in there and show everyone what I got.” Sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris realizes UM has a special playmaker on the other side of the ball. “Ray Ray is my boy and I know what he can do,” Harris said. “Last year he beat up on my high school [Miami Northwestern].” Despite the fact that Ray Ray did not enroll early, he still made constant strides on the practice field. “I knew my time would eventually come. I knew their quarterback would try and pick on me since I’m a freshman, so I just needed to step up. All eyes were going to be on me.” All eyes will be glued on Ray Ray
In that game, James had eight carries for 28 yards and a fumble that lead to a defensive touchdown. However, this was a new year and a new James. “When my name was called, I showed up,” said James, who rushed for a career-high 150 yards on 15 carries against the Sooners. “It’s Oklahoma. This was a big game for us now and for the future. Big-time players show up.” The youngsters dominated on defense. Redshirt freshman safety Vaughn Telemaque and freshman safety Ray Ray Armstrong combined for 16 total tackles. “We’re really happy,” said Armstrong, who received significant defensive playing time against Oklahoma. “Nobody gave us a chance at the beginning of the season. Everyone was saying we’d go 0-4, so we had to stick together in the locker room knowing the team is the only thing we had, that we had to play hard every down, every snap. And now we see what the outcome is.” The Hurricanes finally completed their grueling first four games and now they cannot become complacent. Shannon wants his team to stay away from the hype of the media. In order to stay humble, Harris and his teammates only watch Spongebob Squarepants and 48 Hours to relax. On tap this week, the Canes have to prepare for Florida A&M, a Football Championship Subdivision team. Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.
BILLY GILBERT // The Miami Hurricane
HIT ‘EM LOW: Freshman cornerback Ray Ray Armstrong makes one of his seven tackles Saturday against the University of Oklahoma. as he continues to blossom. “He had some big hits that sparked the crowd and the defense. He has been doing a great job the last few weeks but he is still not where he needs to be. Don’t
put him on a pedestal yet,” head coach Randy Shannon said with a smile. Justin Antweil may be contacted at jantweil@themiamihurricane.com.
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FIRST FOUR RECAP SEPT. 7 Miami defeats No. 18 Florida State 38-34 SEPT. 17 Miami defeats No. 15 Georgia Tech 33-17 SEPT. 26 Miami loses to No. 11 Virginia Tech 31-7 OCT. 3 Miami defeats No. 8 Oklahoma 21-20 THE MIAMI HURRICANE
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Hurricanes split against ACC foes
Inability to gain momentum costly BY DEBORA RUBI CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
The Hurricanes fell to No. 5 Florida State by a score of 4-1 Sunday in Tallahassee, falling to 1-2 in ACC play. The Seminole offense scored two goals in the first five minutes of play: a throw-in cross from sophomore Tori Huster and a second shot to the top-left post by freshman Ines Jaurena off an assist from sophomore Casey Short. In the 29th minute, sophomore Tiffany McCarty, the Seminoles’ leading scorer, put her own rebound in from five yards to make the score 3-0. The Hurricanes’ first response came
from sophomore Julianne Rickers with her second goal of the season with a shot from 30 yards to make the score 3-1 in the 44th minute. Junior Brittney Steinbruch got close to scoring for the Canes with a shot that hit the crossbar in the 55th minute. She led the team with five shots. “I think we did well in responding to the goals,” head coach Tricia Taliaferro said. “We had confidence to make a push and have big chances in the second half.” In the 77th minute Seminole sophomore Jessica Price scored a goal from a shot deflected by McCarty. “I think we need to focus on getting momentum,” Taliaferro said. “We’ve played well, but we’ve just a couple mental breakdowns that have created losses.” Debora Rubi may be contacted at drubi@ themiamihurricane.com.
Prof. Antweil’s Report Card
Oklahoma vs. Miami QUARTERBACKS: RUNNING BACKS: WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS: OFFENSIVE LINE: DEFENSIVE LINE: LINEBACKERS: SECONDARY: SPECIAL TEAMS: COACHING:
B+ A+ A A A A AAA
BY SPORTS EDITOR JUSTIN ANTWEIL The Professor may be contacted at jantweil@themiamihurricane.com. LOG ON TO THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM FOR THE PROFESSOR’S ANALYSIS OF EACH UNIT. THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACADEMIC ALERTS ONE FOURTH OF THE WAY THROUGH THE SEASON.
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CAN YOU DIG IT?: Sophomore outside hitter Lane Carico returns a shot against the Yellow Jackets Sunday. Carico set a new school record for kills (36) Friday evening.
Miami already falls to last season’s loss total BY ADAM BERGER CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
Even with a packed stadium and an electric atmosphere, the University of Miami volleyball team lost to Clemson University 3-2 Friday night at the James L. Knight Sports Complex. The Hurricanes jumped out to a 7-2 lead in the deciding fifth set but lost the frame 13-15. The defeat was the sixth of the year for Miami, matching their loss total for all of last season. On Sunday, the volleyball team rebounded in another five-set match, defeating Georgia Tech 3-2. The Hurricanes (9-6, 2-3) again took a commanding 10-4 lead in the fifth set. They did not relinquish the advantage and won the frame 15-9. Head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch did not allow her team to forget about the disappointing finish to Friday night’s match. “We said look, we’ve been here before. This match is nowhere from over, and we have to really be disciplined and every per-
son on our team has to just do their part,” Welch said. The victory came as a relief to the Hurricanes. It was the second time in three weeks they failed to win a match in which they held a 2-0 set advantage. The other meltdown occurred on Sept. 19 against the University of Notre Dame during the Seminole Tri-Match held in Tallahassee, Fla. Despite the loss, sophomore outside hitter Lane Carico collected 36 kills, a UM record. “I just want to do whatever I can to help the team and it doesn’t make a difference however many kills I get,” she said. “Everybody on the team has to play well for us to win.” The next four matches will take place away from Coral Gables, including a trip to North Carolina this weekend to play against Wake Forest and Duke. The next time Miami plays at home will be on Oct. 23, where they will face off against the University of North Carolina at the Knight Sports Complex. Adam Berger may be contacted at aberger@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Dear V: All I want to do is bang, bang, bang... Dear Frustrated, , I am a guy who has been a virgin his entire life. I don’t know if it is because I don’t connect well with chicks or not; I have never even had a serious girlfriend, and the hitch-up to senior prom was a disaster! I am not looking for a serious relationship, just a hot one-night stand. Where can I find girls on campus to have sex with? Sincerely, Frustrated
You go to college in Miami. I can guarantee you that there are people running around looking to get laid. The fact that you are a virgin (your entire life, really? I thought that maybe there was a time a few years ago when you weren’t a virgin, but then you became one again) leads me to believe that the issue stems from within. Might I prescribe a bit of soul searching? Consider why you want this “hot one-night stand” to the point of frustration. Here are my guesses. You are either: A. Bored B. Seeking validation from your peers
dear ... C. Seeking validation from yourself D. All of the above, with a dash of horny My gut says D. First, it is understandable how a lack of sex could leave you in a lull. However, this situation can be remedied through a wealth of options. Joining clubs or campus organizations, studying, going out, exercising or a little shameless selfdiscovery can assist you. As far as guesses B and C are concerned, I can assure you that losing your virginity will not win you automatic approval. This is just a fact. And if you feel that you don’t have much to offer to the opposite sex, why would they want to take you up on it in the first place? While I can identify with your desire not to be in a serious relationship
at this point in your life, I must say that your mission for a one-night stand is a tad sleazy. This could be the reason why you have yet to succeed in this mission. Again, showing that you don’t have much to offer aside from a hard-on is not the most effective way to pick up a woman. In the mean time, you need to find what makes you tick. Find a sport, hobby or talent that helps you blow off some extra steams and boosts your confidence. Perhaps this could lead you to find someone special when you least expect it. Best of luck! V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@ themiamihurricane.com.
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