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t h o e t buc k c a B How do you feel about President Barack Obama coming back to campus for the third time in eight months?

Excited

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I’d rather Romney make another visit

I don’t care Total voters: 182

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Are you planning to skip class?

NO YES 51%

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How long did you wait in line?

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36% yes

64% Will his visit affect your schedule?

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After Thursday, how many times will you have see Obama on campus?

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61% 26% 9% 4%

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Did you pick up a ticket?

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YES NO 60%

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Total voters: 132

Total voters: 127

Total voters: 182 GRAPHIC BY MARIAH PRICE

Obama to hold grassroots rally

BY ALLISON GOODMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Thursday will mark President Barack Obama’s second visit to the University of Miami within 21 days. It will also be his third visit in eight months and his fifth since 2007.

The president will visit campus as

part of a grassroots rally organized by the Obama campaign.

UM President Donna E. Shalala said she has been pushing to bring the presidential candidates back to campus this election season.

“I personally promised the students I would do everything I could to get both candidates back for large rallies so more students could participate,” she said.

“I hope the students will see that this is their election.”

When Obama was last on campus on Sept. 20, as part of an Univision broadcast, only about 375 students attended the event.

This time, more than half of the attendees will be students, said Rudy Fernandez, UM’s vice president for government affairs.

According to a poll of 101 students conducted by The Miami Hurricane, 61 percent of students waited in line for under 30 minutes on Monday and Tuesday

to pick up their tickets. Thirty-one percent waited for more than an hour.

Sophomore Tatiana Faria, for instance, waited 40 minutes on Tuesday morning.

“I actually had to miss my first class because of the line, but I thought it was worth it because there are just some things that are more important than lecture notes,” Faria said.

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COISO faces reality on the Green ALL TIED UP: Sophomore Tomomi Hiramine, an international student from Japan and a member of COISO, is pictured portraying a girl who was kidnapped and forced into the sex slave trade.

COISO hosted an event on the Green Wednesday evening in honor of UN Day. Guides took students through a series of rooms depicting different international issues.

“I miss my mom, I miss my home ... I’m going to die here,” Hiramine said in character. “I didn’t realize that in Japan, this is a big problem ... I’m so surprised how ignorant people are.”

Check out what’s exclusively available at TheMiamiHurricane. com.

Check out Cayla Nimmo’s photo slideshow from Wednesday’s Model UN event on the Green.

Are you a fan of Mumford & Sons? See Robert Pursell’s review of their latest album.

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NEWS BRIEFS PARKING CHANGES Students and faculty should be prepared for lot closures and traffic delays on Thursday in light of President Barack Obama’s visit to the BankUnited Center (BUC) for a grassroots campaign event. Allow extra time to commute to and from campus. Additional shuttles will be serving both routes to assist with transportation.

For security reasons, there will be a 20- to 30-minute service interruption for the Metrorail some time between 2 and 6 p.m., so plan accordingly.

Additionally, Walsh Avenue, the street in front of the BUC, will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday through 11 p.m. Thursday. Anyone who tries to drive on this street when the security gates on Merrick Drive and Dickinson Drive are closed will be directed through the parking lot.

Yellow zone permit holders should note that yellow lots immediately

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surrounding the BUC will be closed.

However, in addition to the smaller surrounding yellow lots, other locations have been designated as temporary yellow zones and will remain open. The grassy areas next to the Lowe Art Museum and behind Pavia Garage will fit several hundred cars.

Parking service officers will be in the area to assist drivers and provide information.

Sebastian the Ibis and President Donna E. Shalala will host the reveal of the statue. It will become a part of a new tradition at UM and has been brought to campus by SG, the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Alumni Relations. For more information, email SG Executiveat-Large Bhumi Patel at b.patel9@ umiami.edu.

“We know that we’ve put back all of the spaces that we’re displacing,” said Richard Sobaram, the director of the Department of Parking and Transportation. “My biggest concern where student and staff parking is concerned is that they’re going to go over to the purple and red zones and think that they can take advantage of that. We don’t want them doing that, and in fact, they will be cited.”

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

U-STATUE The U-Statue will be revealed at 4:30 p.m. on Friday during an event on the Rock. Student Government,

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Sigma Iota Rho is a national honor society for international students that promotes the understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of diplomacy.

Both graduate and undergraduate students may apply. Members must have completed 18 credit hours of coursework in international relations, attained a junior standing, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher in all courses, and a GPA of at least 3.3 in international relations courses.

Exceptional underclassmen with at

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least nine credit hours of international studies coursework may also be eligible for membership. For more information, contact Aditi Sharma at a.sharma6@umiami.edu.

LOCKS OF LOVE The Volunteer Link is hosting its biannual Locks of Love event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Monday and Tuesday. It will be held on the Rock, or the UC if it rains. General haircuts are $10 for guys and $15 for girls. However, cuts are free for those who donate more than six inches of hair. All proceeds go to Locks of Love. The hair stylists are from Hair Emporium and Portfolio. Participants are encouraged to sign up at thevolunteerlink.com, but walk-ins are also accepted on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

Lyssa Goldberg and Alexander Gonzalez may be contacted at lgoldberg@themiamihurricane.com and agonzalez@themiamihurricane. com.

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GREEK LIFE

THE LAUNCH PAD

Campus goes pink for breast cancer ZTA philanthropy to benefit Komen

BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ STAFF WRITER

Pink is the color of hope, strength and support for those diagnosed with breast cancer. And this week at UM, pink is everywhere on campus – including the water fountains.

Zeta Tau Alpha’s (ZTA) annual Think Pink week has launched with the goal of sharing breast cancer education during October, breast cancer awareness month. ZTA is one of the seven social sororities at UM. ZTA began tabling in the UC Breezeway on Monday. The sisters distributed brochures with information about self-examinations and handed out more than 3,000 ribbons for students to wear in support of the fight against breast cancer.

“Breast cancer can affect anyone, and it’s important that everyone knows what they can do for early detection or to tell family and friends about mammograms, detection and doctors appointments,” said sophomore Shelby Byer, a sister of ZTA. The idea to dye the water fountains pink came from a suggestion that senior Brittany Doyle, the chapter president, heard from another chapter president at a convention.

ZTA then approached the Dean of Students Office with the request and worked with Dean Tony Lake to make Think Pink week happen.

When Gregory Gibson, senior manager of building facilities, heard about the idea, he joined in to help spread awareness in honor of his sister, Kimberly Gibson, who passed away from breast cancer on Oct. 11, 2011. His enthusiasm and passion led him to suggest not only dying the water but also buying gels for the lights to make the pink stand out even more.

Before going through with the plan, ZTA sisters had to discuss if the project was worth the cost. While debating whether the money should instead be used for other awareness efforts, ZTA found that the fountains had already been dyed because the administration took care of it for them.

“They just surprised us with it,” Doyle said. “It was really cool. I guess that meant they really wanted it to happen. This is so important of an issue. It seems everyone knows a woman diagnosed with breast cancer.”

Initiative targets startup companies Tech Accelerator a new ‘business incubator’

BY ELIZABETH DE ARMAS | OPINION EDITOR ALEXANDER GONZALEZ | ASSISTANT EDITOR

CAYLA NIMMO // PHOTO EDITOR PINK POWER: The fountain by the School of Business Administration was dyed pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month. Zeta Tau Alpha, one of UM’s seven social sororities, raises money for breast cancer research for its philanthopy.

ZTA became involved in breast cancer awareness efforts as part of a nationwide initiative that involves chapters throughout the country. The UM chapter is recognized as one of the top 10 fundraisers in the country.

Aside from passing out pamphlets and ribbons, ZTA also created a memorial wall, where anyone can write the name of someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer on a pink ribbon and add it to the wall. The wall is located in the UC Breezeway and after this week, it will be kept in the ZTA suite at the Panhellenic Building.

There is also a “Kiss for a Cause” banner, which people can kiss with pink lipstick and sign their names to show support. The banner is currently in the breezeway. Among the many signatures is Sebastian the Ibis, who kissed and signed the banner. According to Doyle, he is a big supporter of the cause.

On Friday, the organization will host a dodgeball tournament, in which various sororities, fraternities and organizations will compete against each other. ZTA is also hosting a Yoplait yogurt-eating contest, because it is a ZTA sponsor.

Yoplait donates money to different breast cancer initiatives for every pink lid that is collected. ZTA has set up several lid collection boxes in the

dining halls, food court and at the dodgeball tournament. Sebastian will also be at the tournament boasting an enlarged pink ribbon to show his support.

“My freshman year, Zeta was here tabling doing the same thing we are,” senior Julie Bowman said. “I remember taking a ribbon and keeping it to remember what they’re about.

When I was going through recruitment, it caught my eye seeing their passion. It made me want to be a part of their cause.”

It was that personal experience which drew Bowman to join ZTA and be a part of this cause. Her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when Bowman was 10 years old.

“That experience taught me the importance of getting women aware and knowing how to take care of their bodies,” Bowman said. “Twenty years ago when breast cancer was not talked about, it was a taboo topic. But with organizations like Susan G. Komen and even ZTA, they spread awareness.”

Since greater awareness of breast cancer now exists, Bowman offered advice for early detection.

“The best kind of treatment you can get is if you go in early, go to doctors appointments and get mammograms,” she said. “It’s the best way of catching cancer.”

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In 2008, The Launch Pad opened its doors at the University of Miami with the goal to facilitate students’ business endeavors. Four years later, the Pad has gone viral.

The Launch Pad has collaborated with public and private sectors, which include the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Miami-Dade County, to create the Tech Accelerator. This initiative targets tech start-up companies in industries such as healthcare, hospitality, tourism and the creative arts sector.

Susan Amat, the co-founder and executive director of The Launch Pad, is looking forward to the opening of Miami’s accelerator in Downtown.

“There are hundreds of other [business] incubators, but ours is so different,” she said. “We are focused on community development, not starting a business to make money.”

The accelerator is open to any person with a start-up company. After the submission deadline, Nov. 5, applications will be reviewed and the best 10 companies will be accepted. If some of these companies are not local, the accelerator will move them to Miami.

The selected companies will receive three months of entrepreneurial extensive training, a year of free space, access to the accelerator’s resources and “world class” mentoring, Amat said.

And students will also benefit from the accelerator’s fellowships and internships.

Chelsea Cook, a freshman majoring in entrepreneurship, said the idea of The Launch Pad’s accelerator intrigues her.

“I think it will provide a lot more opportunities for students with entrepreneurial pursuits,” Cook said.

The accelerator was made possible with the financial support of the DDA and the Office of the Mayor, Carlos A. Gimenez. The DDA awarded two grants totaling $450,000, and the mayor’s office committed $1 million in grants.

Marc Sarnoff, a City of Miami commissioner and chairman of the DDA, was a main advocate for the development of the accelerator, Amat said.

“We are extremely well situated to build on the premise that we can be and are and should be a technology city,” he said in an article reported

by The Miami Herald.

Amat echoes Sarnoff’s belief.

“The grant proves that Miami is open for business,” she said. “Miami will become a technology epicenter.”

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Obama to visit campus for third time in eight months PRESIDENT FROM PAGE 1

Fernandez believes the BankUnited Center (BUC) was selected because of the student interest during Obama’s last visit. The campaign also considered the Miami-Dade County Auditorium and a venue at Miami Dade College to host this event.

“They were very impressed by the fact that three weeks ago, almost 7,000 students signed up through the lottery to see President Obama when he was here for the Univision interview,” Fernandez said. “They thought, ‘If we’re trying to do a huge grassroots rally, why not do it at a place where we know there’s a lot of interest?’”

Fernandez hopes that every student has an opportunity to experience an event like this.

“We work very hard to bring events like this to campus, because we think it’s part of the student life experience,” he said. “We believe in making sure that our students, after they graduate from here, are good civic citizens and participate in the democratic process.”

At the event, Obama will address voters on his vision for an economy that will grow from the bottom up, and about his plan to restore middle-class economic security, through the creation of jobs.

Richard Sobaram, director of the Department of Parking and Transportation, believes the results of such an event are worth the extra work.

“When I was an undergraduate here, we never had this – never ever had this opportunity,” said Sobaram, a 1987 UM alumnus. “You come to the University of Miami, spend four years here and you’re virtually guaranteed to see at least one or two world leaders – whether it’s the Dalai Llama, a sitting president, a former president or a presidential candidate. That’s how dynamic the University of Miami has become.”

Junior Emily Young, the campus team leader of Canes for Obama, hopes the rally will garner student support.

“Florida is one of the biggest states of concern for this election, and the campaign has told us numerous times that they are counting

on the University of Miami to pull through,” she said. “They would love for us to go 80 percent blue.”

Senior Alex Alduncin, the president of UM College Republicans, sees this both as a great experience for students and a campaign tactic.

“We’re on a college campus, so the student population is always going to skew a little bit to the left,” he said. “The reason he’s coming so often is to try to reenergize the youth vote that he had in 2008, and I think the fact that he has to come so often kind of indicates that he hasn’t been as successful as he’d want to be.”

According to Fernandez, this is Obama’s only public event on Thursday. He believes it will bring a lot of positive press coverage to UM, because it is on the same day as the vice-presidential debates.

Junior Nick Penny is surprised that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has not announced another visit to campus.

“I’m a little disappointed that he’s not competing to address his constituency,” he said. “Obama

will be here for the third time, and Romney is not representing himself well.”

Fernandez hopes Romney will be back on campus, too.

“We’ve extended an invitation to Gov. Romney’s campaign as well, and we’re hopeful that, if he comes back to Miami, he will consider us as a possible site for a large rally,” he said.

Sophomore Dave Capelli, the data analyst specialist for Canes for Obama, believes students have a civic duty to attend the event in order to become more informed this election season.

“I expect Republicans and Democrats to go to it, and I expect every single student to attend it – and I do not care what class you have,” he said. “When people say, ‘I have class to go to,’ I say, ‘This is Miami. I know people skip classes.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – get over it.’”

The event will take place at approximately 3:25 p.m. in the BUC. Doors will open at 1 p.m., and students are encouraged to arrive early.

The Obama campaign dis-

tributed between 8,000 and 8,500 tickets, Fernandez said. Although the BUC holds 8,000 people, they overcompensated to account for possible no-shows.

If the fire marshal later decides there are too many attendees for the space, overflow will be directed to the BUC Fieldhouse, where television screens will be set up with a live stream.

Students will have several opportunities to volunteer during the event. According to Young, volunteers will have their names entered into a raffle every time they complete a volunteer shift, and winners will be able to take a photo with Obama.

All attendees will be required to go through security, and no large bags or signs will be permitted.

Fernandez thinks the events that have taken place at UM this election season set the campus apart from other universities.

“In approximately eight months, the University of Miami has had three presidential visits,” Fernandez said. “I don’t believe any other university can claim that.”

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UM holds Food Day to promote local, healthy eats HEALTHY HURRICANES: Freshmen Eli Zhong, Ali Fan and alumna Naomi Ross, an Office of Civic Engagement employee, work on a banner for Food Day. This is the second year UM will be hosting the event, which encourages healthy and affordable food choices.

On Oct. 4, there will be events in the UC to promote local farmers and raise awareness about sustainable food.

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After all, when the fluff around Romney’s arguments is stripped away, the substance nearly disappears.

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Debates cannot determine America’s fate Many people discount the value of presidential debates, claiming they don’t have a legitimate impact on voters. But just a week after the first debate, former Gov. Mitt Romney is leading in the polls.

Before the debate, he barely had a chance.

A CNN “Poll of Polls” that averaged three national surveys of likely voters has Romney leading President Barack Obama this week. Romney has the support of 48 percent of likely voters while Obama has 47 percent. However, Obama held a consistent lead the past few months, and a Pew Research Center poll from mid-September reflected a 51 to 43 percent advantage for the incumbent.

Election Day is less than a month away. Who are these voters and why haven’t they solidified their opinions? Information about the two candidates’ platforms has always been available, and the record about what we can expect from either party is already set.

Debates become reality, but they don’t change reality. Reality is what has been said and what our officeholders have done. Rom-

ney’s campaign was galvanized by his victory at the debate, which speaks more to the ignorance of American voters than the validity or trustworthiness of his remarks.

The fact is, Romney tailors his positions to fit the circumstances. His recent emphasis on stories involving women strikingly contradicts his otherwise steadfast opposition to women’s rights.

“When these people tell you they’re going to reboot a campaign, they don’t just reboot,” Bill Maher said on “Real Time” after the debate. “They erase the hard drive, take it out and smash it with a hammer.”

The number of American citizens who believe Romney “cares” about them doubled after he beat a distant and seemingly unprepared Obama in the first debate. But voters need to step back and ask themselves whether their opinions shifted because of what he said or how he said it.

After all, when the fluff around Romney’s arguments is stripped away, the substance nearly disappears.

It is also worth considering moderator Jim Lehrer’s inability

– or unwillingness – to control the debate, which may have played a role in voter perception, too.

The first televised debate aired in 1960, between Sen. John F. Kennedy and then-Vice President Richard Nixon. After a long day of campaigning, Nixon declined makeup before the debate and thus appeared disheveled on camera. The election turned in Kennedy’s favor, which supports the notion that even something as trivial as cosmetics can have a very real impact on how a person votes.

Paul Ryan and Joe Biden will face off in the vice-presidential debate Thursday night. Then, Romney and Obama will collide twice more on Oct. 16 and Oct. 22. The voting public should consume the debates as a valid measure of the two parties’ beliefs, but not as a perfect indicator of the candidates’ visions in this crucial election.

America’s next four years cannot be decided in a 90-minute face off.

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High voter turnout elects Chavez again CARLY WOLKEN SENIOR “It shows that he cares about making a connection with young people and about visiting the people who are going to be the future professionals and future leaders in America.”

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he long and divisive election season is over, and while the incumbent seems to have lost much of the revolutionary charm he had when first elected, Hugo Chavez has been granted another six-year term by the voters in Venezuela.

Chavez, known to most PATRICK QUINLAN Americans as the fiery opponent CONTRIBUTING of the “Devil,” George W. Bush, COLUMNIST has led the Latin American country toward Bolivian socialism since 1998. And to his socialist credit, he has worked to strengthen the power of the Venezuelan indigenous and women, while reducing poverty, illiteracy and public health problems.

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However, he worryingly spoke of continuing on with his revolutionary plans in his post-election speech, instead of mollifying some of the social problems that have built up over his administration.

Despite the tenfold rise in the price of oil, the main source of Venezuela’s wealth, public infrastructure remains weak with shoddy roads and rolling electrical blackouts common. Organized crime, fueled by food shortages, has blossomed, and Caracas is now famous for the world’s highest murder rate. The Bolivar, Venezuela’s currency, is facing serious inflation as the fossilfueled economy lacks diversity.

With such problems, the electoral turnout of over 80 percent was the highest ever, and the opposition did remarkably well.

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Fashion tips for fall Feeling lazy? This trendy advice will keep you looking fresh and fabulous without spending hours getting ready.

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s tempted as you may be to wear yoga pants, an oversized T-shirt and a ponytail to school every day – even though you know you can't possibly squeeze a workout into your hectic schedule – try to resist the urge and channel your inner fashion goddess instead. With these top tips, save the sweats and the ponytails for Fridays – a la "Mean Girls” – and finally take a step toward true fall fashion.

Colored denim Remember how pastels were all the rage this summer? Even though trees in Florida don't shed their leaves, make like the leaves and trade tones ... trouser tones, that is. It's time to swap swatches and pair jeweltoned jeans with neutral-colored tees.

Don't have the budget to splurge on new denim? Don't worry. Pair your aqua or pink pastel bottoms with colors like blacks and camels for an update on this trend. Be weary of the tinted trousers you select though – remember not to wear bright reds if your hips don't lie, and if you have to think twice about the color you choose, it's best to just pick out an-

other outfit. Jewel-toned jeans include sapphire, burgundy or emerald, and can be found in trendy spots like Zara, Nordstrom or Forever 21.

Bangles and chunky bracelets In the wise words of the Man Repeller, the all-knowing fashion blogger of the decade, it's always the right time to host an arm party. This season, it's all about making sure your guests get along – that is, pairing the gold chunky bracelet with the thin gold bracelet. You can also mix and match, and feel free to be adventurous with your choices. Just be careful about wearing several friendship bracelets with, let's say, a Michele watch. That just doesn't look right.

Visit manrepeller.com for more ideas on how to get your arm party started.

Headbands and bandanas The headband, known as the tiara for the urban princess, is a classic go-to pick for a bad (or good) hair day. Have a case of irreparable bed head? Put your best headband on and tie your hair into a loose chignon.

Didn't have time to wash your hair

because you were up studying for your test? Pair your tresses in distress with a playful bandana – you can be sure to ace your exam if you put your best head (or hairstyle) forward.

Braids Not everyone is cut out to wear tiaras every day, so if headbands or bandanas aren't your thing, because they give you headaches or don't compliment your face or "look," try braiding your hair. Try a classic braid, or, if you're feeling trendy, try weaving a fish-tail braid. Rusty on your braiding skills? YouTube has several howto tutorials that will sharpen your skills and help you brush up on your braiding technique.

Buns Pay hommage to your days as a ballet dancer and sport your best high bun. The high bun can be worn loosely or tightly (think back to your days as a dancer), and can complement jewel-toned jeans and your neutral T-shirt. Be sure to wear the bun tightly if it’s been a while since your last shampoo, and wear it loosely if you have clean hair.

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the ranking for Miami’s passing offense, which averages 307.2 yards per game

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I’m definitely looking forward to the challenge. Don’t overlook us. That’s all I’m saying.

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Reggie Johnson, men’s basketball center

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Practice begins with more experienced roster Johnson: ‘We’re going to win big’

BY AJ RICKETTS CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

FILE PHOTO DETERMINED TO DUNK: Senior center Reggie Johnson dunks the ball during Miami Madness. Johnson is excited about the potential for the Canes to have a breakout year with their deeper, more experienced roster.

With basketball season around the corner, Reggie Johnson is healthy, in shape and confident.

If Miami’s senior center can stay that way, the Hurricanes will have a chance to do special things this season.

“We’re going to win big this year,” Johnson said. “I’m sorry if I sound cocky, but we’re going to win big. I think practices are harder than the games right now.”

Johnson has every right to be confident. The Hurricanes return nine scholarship players from the 2011-2012 roster that accounted for 80 percent of the Canes’ scoring. The only departures were guard Malcolm Grant, who is currently playing professionally in Cyprus, and swingman DeQuan Jones, who signed a training camp contract with the Orlando Magic.

Johnson is confident that this team, which tied for fourth in the conference last season, is ready to reach the next level.

“Our goal right now is to win the ACC,” he said. “We have to take small steps; nonconference, then conference, then postseason. Some of you probably think I’m crazy, but I’m telling you, we’re going to win big.”

Coach Jim Larranaga enters his second season with a seemingly more stable and healthy roster. The frontcourt, led by seniors Johnson and Kenny Kadji, will benefit from added depth, with 6-foot-10 dual forward/center Julian Gamble back from ACL surgery, along with junior Raphael Akpejiori and freshman Tonye Jekiri.

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“I think Julian has impressed me as much or more than anybody on the team,” Larranaga said. “During the summer, he was in the weight room conditioning, getting stronger, and these last four weeks he’s been very impressive running the f loor, rebounding the basketball at both ends. He’s going to fit very much into our rotation.”

Sophomore Shane Larkin and senior Durand Scott lead the backcourt; the duo, when playing well, is as talented as any in the ACC. Larranaga believes Scott is capable of an exceptional season and will count on him for leadership on this experienced roster.

“Durant is a tough, hardnosed competitor, and whenever he’s out on the f loor he’s going to give it 100 percent,” Larranaga said. “I think he’s going to have a sensational year.

He’s really going to be our true leader. I’m excited about the improvement he’s made in his game.”

Miami finished 20-13 overall last season, falling to Minnesota in the second round of the NIT. The Hurricanes posted a school-record in ACC victories, including notable wins at home against FSU and on the road at Duke. Miami will play a formidable non-conference schedule, including a primetime contest against Michigan State at home in the ACC-Big 10 Challenge, and may play Arizona in the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii during Christmas break.

It’s Johnson’s final year as a Cane, and he knows that time is running out for him to leave a mark on Miami basketball.

“The time is now,” he said.

“This is my last year. There’s no more next year. I’m definitely looking forward to that challenge. Don’t overlook us. That’s all I’m going to say.”

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Canes start three-game homestand against Tar Heels Miami looks for firstever 4-0 start in ACC

BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR

Coming off a disappointing 41-3 loss in Chicago to the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, there is one silver lining that Canes fans can turn to.

It didn’t come against an ACC team.

The Hurricanes are back in Coral Gables as they prepare for the first of a three-game homestand. Saturday, Miami will face North Carolina at Sun Life Stadium.

The Canes (4-2, 3-0) are looking to keep their undefeated streak in the conference intact while the Tar Heels (4-2, 1-1) are riding a three-game win streak that included a 48-34 win over ACC rival Virginia Tech on Saturday.

“We’re getting ready for our fourth ACC game and obviously an opponent that is playing with a lot of confidence right now, and coming into our game really hot, in North Carolina,” coach Al Golden said. “It’s really the most com-

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plete team I’ve seen on film so far, in all three phases.”

Before the weekend’s matchup against the Fighting Irish, this Hurricanes team was gaining steam after coming off back-to-back dramatic wins against conference foes Georgia Tech and N.C. State. In both games the offense was clicking on all cylinders and junior quarterback Stephen Morris enjoyed the best two-week stretch of his career.

That momentum was one reason the loss to Notre Dame hurt as much as it did, but Golden is hoping his team is able to move on from that and focus on UNC. “The hardest thing is that they invested in Notre Dame, so it’s not like they weren’t prepared. They invested a lot, so that hurt,” he said. “They’re all looking at themselves and what they could have done better, as are the coaches. That means they’ve put a lot into it. We didn’t play well. I don’t want to go backwards.”

As it stands, Miami is one of three unbeaten teams in ACC play. The Canes, 3-0 in conference games, are tied atop the ACC Coastal with the Duke Blue Devils, who have won both of their ACC games and are 5-1 on the season.

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For a team that was projected before the season to finish fifth in the division, it’s a good start. But Golden is emphasizing that the team can’t lose sight of the goal at hand.

“I think we’re all on the same page.

We have to focus on North Carolina, but we’ve made this a significant game, because we’re off to a 3-0 start,” he said.

“Here we are, playing what amounts to be the most complete team I’ve seen. This is a really good football team. I hope our guys understand the opportunity they’ve created by winning the first three.”

North Carolina, which sits in third place in the Coastal Division with a 1-1 record, isn’t eligible for postseason play due to violations for academic fraud and failure to monitor the football program.

But the Tar Heels, led by running back Giovani Bernard, aren’t letting that alter their game plan. They average 44 points per game and rank 31st and 32nd in passing yards and rushing yards, respectively.

“He’s doing a really good job of cutting the ball back,” Golden said of Bernard. “But certainly we have the scheme to stop him. We have to make sure as we do that, we don’t compromise the explo-

sive plays on the back end. That’s why they’re scoring so many points – they get you in some compromising positions and we have to diffuse some of those.”

The Miami defense, which ranks 103rd in the nation in points allowed with 34.7 a game, will have its work cut out for it. Although fans have been frustrated at times, Golden believes this is a unit that will only get better with time.

“The guys that we’re playing with right now are fighting every day. They’re learning, but they’re learning under fire,” he said. “I think you go to Parris Island before you go to war. They’re learning on the battlefield. Just stay positive and keep moving forward. We’ll get there. I promise you we’ll get there.”

IF YOU GO WHEN: Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sun Life Stadium TV: ESPNU RADIO: 90.5 FM or wvum.org.

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Dear Feeling Like a Third Wheel, , Yesterday, I was at a get-together with some friends and I think my friend got a little too friendly with this other girl that I know. While they didn’t end up doing anything, they were all over each other.

This would all be fine if the girl wasn’t in a serious relationship. I got pretty upset and angry that my friend, knowing this girl was in a relationship, was still all over her. I’m upset because she and I were supposed to talk about things in my life that have been upsetting me, and then this other girl comes along and she is willing to spend a whole night with her just talking. I’m utterly disappointed that she would be okay with enabling someone to cheat on their significant other, and I feel slighted. My friend knows I’m mad at her, but doesn’t know why and I don’t know how to go about talking to her without coming off as an angry parent or a desperate friend. Help!

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If yes, that’s not an appropriate time. You want to have heart-to-hearts separate from when you’re out having fun with a group. But if your friend seems to be blowing you off every time you ask her to come over just to talk, it’s time to let her really know how you feel. Tell her you feel slighted and just let her know that every time she doesn’t talk to you, you feel less and less like she’s your friend. It’ll only come off as desperate if you get on your knees and beg, so just be frank with her.

Hopefully she’ll understand.

i If not, then you seriously need to reevaluate having her as a friend. You’re not stuck with people. If someone isn’t putting the same effort into a relationship as you are, it’s not worth it. Friendship is a two-way street; tell her to start her share of the driving.

So find a time to talk to her about this. Surely she can spare five minutes at some point so you can tell her that you feel she’s not being a very good friend and that all you want is for her to just listen for 30 minutes and help you through things. If she’s not willing to give you less than an hour of her day, I seriously believe it’s time you let her go.

And if she’s not giving you the time, ask another friend! It may not be the exact person you wanted to talk to, but some friend is better than no friend.

Or you could always vent about your life to Tumblr. That seems to be popular these days.

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miami.edu/calendar Thursday, Oct. 11 2013 Yearbook Portraits

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 through Tuesday, October 23 from 10am -6pm in the UC Lower Lounge.

Patio Jams ft. Hypnophonic

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 Hypnophonic! For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

Toppel Presents: Alternative Options After Graduation

5 p.m. • Toppel Career Center This series will benefit students who, as graduation approaches, are not sure what they want to do with their lives. If starting a career or continuing on to graduate school is not the right option, students may want to consider other exciting choices. A great deal of opportunity exists for graduates who would like to travel, volunteer, or learn more through the world of work.

Future Educators Association Presents: Dave Lawrence

Next week...

5:30 p.m. • LC 170 Future Educators Association is hosting guest speaker Dave Lawrence, chairperson of The Children’s Trust and leader of

The Children’s Movement, to speak about “The State of Education in Florida.” Please RSVP to umfutureeducators@gmail.com.

Women’s Soccer vs Virginia

7 p.m. • Cobb Stadium Come support your lady ‘Canes as they take on the Virginia Cavaliers! Coverage will be available via a live feed on Hurricanesports.com.

RAB Pub Trivia

7 p.m. • Rathskeller Think you have what it takes to be crowned trivia champion? Well come out and enjoy an evening full of fun at Pub Trivia and win a Rat gift card! This event is brought to you by the Rathskeller Advisory Board. For more information please contact Hurricane Productions at 305284-4606.

Friday, Oct. 12 Zeta Tau Alpha Dodgeball Tournament

3 p.m. • IM Fields Every year, Zeta Tau Alpha hosts a dodgeball tournament where all proceeds go towards Breast Cancer Education and Awareness through the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation. Teams are $40 to register, and consist of 4-6 players. There will be a womens bracket and a mens bracket.

To register a team, please contact Julie Bowman at jrbowman90@gmail.com by Thursday, 10/11 at 5:00pm.

U-Statue Reveal

4:30 p.m. • UC Rock You’re cordially invited to the U-Statue Reveal! Student Government, Division

Homecoming Blood Drive

Monday, Oct. 15 • 11 a.m. UC Ballrooms Help save a life by donating blood and plasma/ platelets, with donations being sent to the UM Hospital! Each donor will receive free food, Whip and Dip Ice Cream, and more including a free tshirt, thank you packages and raffles. Raffles include Starbucks, Bookstore, Publix, Rathskeller, Best Buy, BWW, and Target gift cards and an IPad! Event will run from Monday to Wednesday.

Saturday, Oct.13 • 2:30 p.m. Sun Life Stadium

Come support your ‘Canes as they take on North Carolina! Buses depart for the stadium 3 hours before kickoff and the last bus leaves the Coral Gables campus at kickoff time. Admission to the stadium student section is first-come, first-served; the student gates are closed at the end of the first quarter or whenever the available student seats fill up, so claim your seat early and don’t forget to come show your support by wearing orange! Coverage available via ESPNU, GameTracker and WVUM 90.5 FM. Also don’t forget to VOTE for Sebastian the Ibis in the Capital One Bowl Mascot Challenge on capitolonebowl.com.

of Student Affairs and Office of Alumni Relations have worked hard to bring a U-Statue to campus. Come help Student Government, President Shalala, and Sebastian reveal a new tradition to campus next to the UC Rock. Contact Bhumi Patel (b.patel9@umiami.edu) for more details.

Homecoming Opening Ceremonies

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 7:00pm.

CNL Presents: Screen on the Green

8 p.m. • UC Green Bring your lawn chair or favorite towel and come be a part of another Screen on the Green. Screening first is Winnie the Pooh at 8 p.m. During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey. Misinterpreting a note from Christopher Robin, Owl convinces Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Pooh, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore that their young friend has been captured by a creature named Backsoon. So they set out to save him. Right after will be Ted. The film is the story of a childhood wish, as John Bennett’s teddy bear, Ted, suddenly comes to life and remains at John’s side. A friendship that’s tested when Lori, John’s girlfriend of four years, wants more from their relationship.

Homecoming Battle Royale: King and Queen

Monday, Oct. 15 • 7:30 p.m. Newman Alumni Center Join the top 16 contestants for Homecoming King and Queen for Battle Royale: Swagger Takes All. Contestants compete in spirit, talent, and formal wear/question rounds to crown the Prince/Princess and King/ Queen of Homecoming 2012!

Saturday, Oct. 13 CAC Presents: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

10 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Teenager Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) is a legend in his own time thanks to his uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last grand duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, “borrows” a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day bacchanal through the streets of Chicago. Dogging Ferris’ trail at every turn is high-school principal Rooney (Jeffrey Jones), determined to catch Bueller in the act of class-cutting.

Sunday, Oct. 14 Hurricanes Help the Hometown

9:45 a.m. • UC Rock and UC Lower Lounge Be a part of one of Homecoming’s longest standing traditions and give back to the community by lending a helping hand and your service for a few hours at one of the various community service locations.

Women’s Soccer vs VTech

1 p.m. • Cobb Stadium Come support your lady ‘Canes as they take on the Virginia Tech Hokies! Coverage will be available via a live feed on Hurricanesports.com.

CAC Presents: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 8 p.m. • Cosford Cinema

Homecoming O-Cheer

Wednesday, Oct. 17 • 6 p.m. BUC Fieldhouse Let’s Dance the Last Dance at the Fieldhouse as organizations dance and skit their way through routines centered around old dance movies. Take your prom style photo and snack on food while watching the groups compete. Hurricane Force points will be awarded at the event.

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