The Miami Hurricane - October 13, 2016

Vol. 95, Issue 7 | October 13 - October 19, 2016

It’s time to escape the rowdy crowds and tourist traps of Miami.

From restaurants to exhibits to dance parties, these lesser-known spots are some of the best the city has to offer.

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Student debate marks departure from antagonistic political climate

By Amanda Herrera Assistant News Editor

Connor Barrett’s opinion piece addresses Donald Trump’s “locker room talk.”

Read the third installment of The Hurricane staff’s editorial series on diversity.

This Saturday, check out Tommy Fletcher’s video on National Coming Out Week.

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Alfredo Durán served 18 months in a Cuban prison after the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion. Otto Reich served as an ambassador under both President George W. Bush and President Ronald Reagan.

Professor Jaime Suchlicki moderated a panel featuring both distinguished speakers. The panel, held on Sept. 21 at Casa Bacardi by the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, discussed the possibility of changes in U.S.-Cuban policy.

Both Reich, a Republican, and Durán, a Democrat, are prominent figures in and outside of the Miami community.

Durán, a lawyer in Miami, was one of the Cuban exiles who worked with the CIA to try to overthrow Fidel Castro. From serving as the chairman of the Florida Democratic Party to sitting on Hunter Crenian // Staff Photographer various Democratic National Committee PEACE TALKS: Law students Zachary Applebaum, Ian Campaign, Frank Florio and Max Frizalone participate in a political debate hosted by commissions, Durán has a history with Get Out The Vote in the Shalala Student Center Wednesday night. the Democratic Party. just ignore the Cuban government,” gime meets American demands, includReich, now a consultant, has also Durán said he once advised President ing religious and political freedom for been involved with the Republican Party Barack Obama.

Cubans. for years. He left politics in 2004 but has With a next presidential administraReich says the only way to change the long-standing experience with foreign tion weeks away from election, Durán U.S.-Cuban relations under a new adminpolicy and Cuba. said he doesn’t have hope for change in istration is to get Trump elected. MeanOne of the topics discussed during policies. while, Durán believes neither candidate the event included the U.S. embargo on Reich contended if Hillary Clin- will change Cuba because of Congress.

Cuba. The embargo, a ban on any com- ton were to be elected, she would not be “There is no discussion neither within mercial trade deals with Cuba, was set “emotionally committed to the opening the Democratic nor the Republican Party

by President John F. Kennedy during the of Cuba.” He also said that Hillary would about Cuba at all, unfortunately. Cuba is Cold War. not do as much with Cuba as Obama did, completely out of the picture, at least for Reich agreed with the use of the em- nor would she reverse the embargo, leav- this election cycle; nobody talks about bargo. He said the ban was successful in ing U.S.-Cuban relations as they currently it, nobody cares about it and basically it bankrupting the Soviet Union, therefore, are. is not going to impact the election,” said serving its purpose. Reich believes that the However, Reich, although not a Durán. purpose of the embargo was never to over- Trump supporter, said that Trump will Reich also believes that Congress will throw the Cuban government. reverse the embargo when Raúl Castro not make any progress on Cuba due to the Durán, on the other hand, said the agrees with his demands. This is more of a inefficient nature of their work.

Cuban government would use the U.S. plan than Clinton has, according to Reich.

In an area with a large population of embargo as an excuse for the country’s “All of the concessions that Barack Cuban and Cuban-Americans, the audipoor conditions including civil rights Obama has granted the Castro regime ence was divided on the sensitive issue. abuses. He said, if it were up to him, he were done through executive order, which Whether Trump or Clinton is elected, wouldn’t communicate with the Cuban means the next president can reverse one thing the audience could agree on: government over the embargo. them,” said Reich. they want to see Cuba free from Castro’s “I would lift the embargo without Trump’s platform says he will reverse decades-long dictatorship. even talking to the Cuban government, those concessions unless the Castro re-

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Prominent Republican donor pledges support for Clinton, warns of dangers of Trump presidency

By Alexander Berne Senior News Writer

South Florida billionaire Mike Fernández, founder of MBF Healthcare Partners and noted Republican donor, gave students in The Election class a rounded perspective of issues leading up to the general election weeks away.

Throughout the discussion Fernández called out Republican candidate Donald Trump and spoke about his personal experience with the businessman-turned-politician.

“I am a Republican; I have not switched parties, but I think Donald Trump is a dangerous man. My son says that when I exaggerate issues, that I am ‘Cubanizing’ them. I speak as frankly and logically as I can, when I say that Donald Trump is the most dangerous man in United States history,” said Fernández. “More dangerous than World War I, World War II, the Iraq war and the war in Vietnam, because this time, the enemy is from within.”

Among being called one of the “50 Most Influential Latino Republicans” by Newsweek, Fernández, a Cuban-American immigrant, was also named one of the all-time most prolific political donors by the New York Times.

Fernandez shared a story about when he met Trump. According to Fernández, they met at a restaurant where Trump was giving the waiter “a hard time” about their order.

“I said to him: ‘You know Donald, this man is just trying to make his way in life. You should cut him some slack,’” said Fernández.

According to Fernández, Trump said “He has no excuse, he works for me.” Due to their initial encounter, Fernández said he “cannot support a man like that.” Despite not having met Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, he has donated $7 million dollars to her electoral campaign.

Fernández spoke about the power of money in politics. As a heavyweight donor, he said he has access to prominent figures in politics that most people don’t.

“Politicians respond to money. This is a fact,” Fernández said.

Democratic Congressman Patrick Murphy joined Fernández and spoke with students briefly about his bid for the Florida Senate in the upcoming election. Murphy spoke about investing in climate change and education as being a necessity for the U.S. to adapt to changing conditions.

Murphy noted the personal relationship he shared with Mr. Fernández, and said he knew him from an early age.

“My friend, Mr. Fernández, did not come to this country because of Republicans or Democrats. He came because of the American flag, and the opportunity within,” Murphy said.

In a separate discussion following the two guests, Lieutenant Colonel Allen West, former congressman of Florida’s 22nd district, gave a counter-perspective on Donald Trump and the state of the country. West spoke about his worries for the state of the country because of voter behaviors.

“People vote based on impulse, and not based on a thought as to the direction of the country,” he said.

Hunter Crenian // Staff Photographer PEACE TALKS: Law students Zachary Applebaum, Ian Campaign, Frank Florio and Max Frizalone participate in a political debate hosted by Get Out The Vote in the Shalala Student Center Wednesday night.

Although West is voting for Trump, he said his support for the candidate is wavering as he disagrees with a number of platforms which the candidate has adopted.

The speakers served as a continuation of the course “The Election,” which brings in noted guest speakers to personally meet students and answer questions as they pertain to the upcoming election and politics at large.

INTERNATIONAL

Student leaders, community join forces to help with hurricane relief efforts

By Isabella Cueto and Amanda Herrera News Editor and Assistant News editor

With the threat of Hurricane Matthew long gone from South Florida, Miami-Dade County is setting its sights on helping thousands in Haiti who felt and continue to feel the severe impacts of the hurricane.

According to Haitian officials, more than 800 have died and the nation’s government estimates that hundreds of thousands are in need of assistance. The hurricane was the second major natural disaster to hit the island in less than 10 years. In 2010, the country was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that left thousands dead.

Hurricane Matthew ripped through the island nation as a Category 4 cyclone on Tuesday with winds exceeding 120 miles per hour. Due to weak infrastructure, many buildings throughout Haiti have been destroyed — leaving thousands without homes.

With South Florida having one of the largest Haitian populations in the nation, many community organizations have started drives to help with relief efforts.

Members of Planet Kreyol, the Haitian-American student organization at the University of Miami, are taking action by forming a group of students to help collect donations and send them to Haiti. Planet Kreyol President Asia Cadet and other volunteers went to CMS Warehouse on Sunday to sort and package donations.

Cadet said the effort is ongoing, and she is in the process of working with other university groups, including Student Government and the Association of Greek Letter Organizations to set up donation boxes around campus.

Cadet said the response she has gotten from people, even those outside the UM community, looking to help has impressed her.

“It’s been pretty amazing actually,” Cadet said. “I’ve gotten emails from high school teachers, students from Utah, students from Palm Beach, adults from California, a university in Italy, as well as emails from all over our campus and the medical campus.”

The international shipping facility members of Planet Kreyol went to over the weekend, will stay open for the rest of the week, accepting donations and volunteers. CMS Warehouse is located at 3333 NW 168th St.

Haitian-American student organizations at Florida International University, Miami-Dade College, Barry University and other South Florida institutions are partnering up with the Haitian Consulate and City of Miami to help Haiti, and the relief efforts are being planned all across the state.

The Haitian-American Hurricane Matthew Haiti Relief Efforts group is specifically looking for nurses to sort medication and for drop-off points for people to donate items in Lauderhill, Pembroke Pines, Key West, Ft. Lauderdale, Plantation, Homestead and Orlando, Florida.

The list of supplies needed on the website includes: Ziplock bags, feminine supplies, personal hygiene items, household chlorine bleach, absorbent towels, pain relievers, Benadryl, baby food, formula, diapers, pacifiers and medicine droppers.

For more information on how to help with the relief effort, visit themiamihurricane.com.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Working through illness may do more harm than good

By Dana Franco Senior News Writer

With schedules filling up, student organizations kicking into high gear and midterm exams rapidly approaching, UM students have a lot on their plates. Yet when illness strikes, many students often attempt to power through it, which can compromise productivity, according to experts, who stress that rest is just as important as work.

When it comes to physical illness, Adam Troy from the University of Miami Student Health Center said students may decide to ignore medical advice due to the priority of following through on other commitments, even if it is the less healthy option.

“The symptoms of a cold tend to be milder and persons can ‘power through,’” he said.

However, for the flu, Troy said the CDC recommends staying home for at least 24 hours after a fever is gone, except to get medical attention or seek necessities.

This leads to presenteeism, the concept of reduced productivity as a result of working while sick. Presenteeism can be caused by a wide variety of causes, both physical – such as migraines, allergies and colds – and mental – anxiety, depression and insomnia, among others. Absenteeism, on the other hand, is staying home due to illness.

Although there is not a lot of U.S.-based research on the topic, a study by Statistics Canada shows that the amount of lost productivity due to presenteeism is 7.5 times greater than the lost productivity due to absenteeism.

Dr. René Monteagudo, director of the Counseling Center, explained the benefits of taking a break when feeling under the weather, and how going to class while sick may lead to the infection of others.

“I think that the American culture is geared toward work, work, work at the sacrifice of you,” Monteagudo said. “If you’re not feeling well, if you have the flu

or are sick, we don’t want other students to get sick and we want you to be home.”

However, some students said they hesitate to follow that advice with the pressures of schoolwork.

Victoria Brzyzenski, a freshman from Fairfax, Virginia, said she formed the habit of presenteeism early on in high school.

“I was that kind of person who would always be too scared of falling behind. I honestly never skipped school no matter how sick I was,” she said.

Micaela Stoner, a freshman from St. Louis, Missouri, said she fought through illness because going to class would be easier than catching up on missed work afterthe-fact.

“I think it is easier to go and get the knowledge from the class than to try and catch up after,” Stoner said. “If you physically cannot go and focus, then stay back. But, it is so difficult to miss class, so I think you should try and go if you can.”

These patterns were echoed in a 2009 study conducted by the American Psychological Association which found that 44 percent of children ages eight to 17 said doing well in school and managing school pressures was a source of stress.

The Counseling Outreach Peer Education Organization (COPE) at UM facilitates the connection between the student body and the Counseling Center, helping educate students to give attention for mental health.

Emily McCready, a member of COPE, defined mental health as a person’s overall wellbeing and said students should be aware of their minds as well as their bodies.

“Mental health is just as important as physical health,” she said.

When it comes to mental health, if school related stress builds to a point where it impacts a student’s day-to-day activities, Monteagudo recommended stopping by the Counseling Center.

“If you are able to go through your day, go to your classes, hang

out with your friends, work out, study – even if you’re feeling somewhat down – and you can still accomplish these things and it is not interrupting your daily activity, then we’re kind of generally doing OK,” he said.

He said a good way to monitor mental health is to ask, “Is it stopping you from getting up?

Are you so anxious that you can’t study? Are you feeling so depressed that you can’t get to your class?”

If the answer to any of those questions is yes, he said, “we need to assure that we can do something to get you back into the place where you can go back to your daily activities and not feel like it is emotionally painful to get through the day.”

Sometimes the solution is taking a “mental health day.” These days are about taking a time off from school or work to de-stress and recharge.

“There is no shame in taking a day for yourself, McCready said.

“If you are not in a good place and cannot function, then what is the point of not taking advantage of a mental health day?”

For World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, McCready and other members of COPE tabled in the University Center Breezeway with the Sociology and Criminology Club. Members passed out “anti-stress” kits for Mental Health Awareness Day that had pieces of candy, a pass to a free yoga class on campus, a page for coloring and a piece of bubble wrap to pop.

Freshman Gabby Rosenbloom from New York City said taking mental health days helps her when she feels overburdened by work and stressed in the day-today rush.

“I have a lot of anxiety, so sometimes if I am feeling really overwhelmed, I need to just take a day,” she said.

She said she has not taken a mental health day in her time at the University of Miami, but she thinks she might one day. By learning to care for her mental health in

high school, Rosenbloom was able to find an arrangement that works for her.

“I would normally take one on Friday so I would have a threeday weekend. Then, I would go to school on Monday caught up with my work and feeling refreshed,” Rosenbloom said.

Monteagudo said it is important to note that mental health days are not just about sleeping, like some students may believe.

“Plan your day. If you need to catch up on sleep, OK. But, it is more than just sleeping in,” he said. “It is about taking care of yourself and your whole self.

You could think about the things you’ve wanted to do and maybe you should do them.”

He acknowledged the stigma associated with taking a mental health day, but stressed the importance of each person identifying what feeling well and not feeling well means to him or her, and to take measures if he or she is not feeling well.

Rosenbloom said she had experienced some friction from her parents, who would sometimes take her to school when despite her request to take a day off.

“Both of my parents also have anxiety, so they were very sympa-

thetic and understanding. There were also days where I would say I need one and they would say ‘no’ and tell me to go to school,” she said. “But, if it were clear that I was overextending myself and had a lot going on, obviously they were sympathetic. The term ‘mental health day’ is tossed around a lot in my house and is considered common knowledge.”

The Counseling Center is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The center is located at 1204 Dickinson Drive.

The number for the office is 305-284-5511. The Counseling Center has an After Hours Line: call the office number and press 1 to be immediately connected to a licensed therapist.

The Student Health Center is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments can be made at mystudenthealth.miami.edu. The Health Center also accepts walkin appointments. Those in need of after-hours assistance can call 305284-9100.

Voter registration deadline in Florida extended

By Isabella Cueto News Editor

U.S. District Judge Mark Walker extended Florida’s voter registration deadline on Wednesday to Tuesday, Oct. 18. The extension was granted after Hurricane Matthew blew through some coastal areas of the state last week, and after a preliminary extension of one day was added. For those leading the effort on campus to register students to vote, that means even

more time to get as many students engaged as possible.

Monica Bustinza, president of the University of Miami’s Get Out The Vote (GOTV), said the organization already met its goal of registering 1,500 students since last September but with the added time, GOTV hopes to reach even more unregistered citizens.

GOTV will have a voter registration table at the Breezeway every weekday until Oct. 18 in order to make the most of the pushed deadline.

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Students embrace identity during Coming Out Week

By Marcus Lim Assistant News Editor

Three years ago, Tyler Katz was a freshman at UM unsure about his sexual identity.

October 11, nationally recognized as Coming Out Day, came around and he was still struggling with his orientation. During that same week, SpectrUM, UM’s largest LGBT organization, was holding its Coming Out Week. It was during this time that he came to a realization: Katz decided that he no longer wanted to hide “in the closet” and wanted to be true to who he was.

“I came out to myself on October 11,” Katz said. “I was questioning myself and never really admitted to myself and was in denial. Finally, in my freshman year, I said to myself I didn’t want to be in denial anymore.”

Katz’s story is one of many from the LGBT community, and as SpectrUM hosts this year’s Coming Out Week, members hope similar stories will emerge of students yearning to reveal their identities.

President of SpectrUM Mary Balise said that individuals who choose to reveal their identities this week won’t have to be alone, as SpectrUM stands in solidarity with those who make that decision.

“One of the reasons that I love SpectrUM so much is it is a safe place that people can come out,” Balise said. “If someone is in a safe space to come

out, they should just do it, because in the long run it will be better for them and they will be happier.”

True to the week’s purpose, Balise notes that she sees more students coming out during that week. The week coincides with Coming Out Day, which was established after a national march in 1987, called “The Great March,” where half a million people marched in Washington advocating lesbian and gay rights in front of the Supreme Court building that lead to a victory for LGBT rights.

Katz noted that for those coming out, there may be a lot of questions. In Katz’s own experience of coming out, there were the burdens of society’s expectations to be straight, but he stayed true to who he was on national Coming Out Day. “There were times I questioned my identity as bisexual,” Katz said. “I still had this thought that I should be straight, society wants me to be straight.

Maybe I was bi because I liked boys and girls. But no. I didn’t like girls. I was gay.”

The process of fully coming out was long, Katz said. Although he made peace with himself and his identity, coming out to his friends and family took much longer. Eventually, he found an accepting home in SpectrUM and hopes Coming Out Week will show others that there is a place to feel embraced.

“I hope that this week shines a light that it is OK to be in the community. There is a community that is here where some people face this situation.

So I hope this gives people the confidence to come out and be themselves, as well,” Katz said. “This

week is about the courage to come out yourself. It’s a week of authenticity, of being yourself and finally putting away any double life or secrets.”

With the opening of the LGBTQ Student Center, SpectrUM has received increased support and extra funds to carry out the week. Margo Hall, vicepresident of SpectrUM, said this allowed the organization to have a huge rainbow balloon arch by the bookstore, increasing its presence, which she said led to an outpour of support, including Tuesday’s event where there was an “ally photoshoot” at the U Statue where students showed their solidarity and support of the community.

“Community has been really good. We have been able to do a lot more things and it allows us to make our events bigger,” Hall said. “And I do feel a big sense of support on campus. Hundreds of people came out yesterday for our photoshoot.”

By hosting these events during Coming Out Week and under the larger umbrella of LGBT History Month, Hall said it brings students to remember those members of the LGBT community who took their own lives due to the injustice they faced because of their sexual orientations, as well as those who have made notable contributions to society and advanced the cause of LGBT rights.

“It is a time to talk about our own experiences – the struggles we faced and the triumphs we had,” Hall said. “And to show that there is a place for them on campus, where they will be accepted unconditionally and that they are not alone.”

EVENTS MONDAY Ally Series

Coming Out Theme at the I Lounge, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY Ally Photoshoot at the U Statue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY LGBTQ Student Center presents

Organization cultivates conversation about consent TALKING OVER TACOS: PIER21 Peer Educator and junior Erika Rodgers speaks to students about what consent means during PIER21’s event “Lettuce Taco ‘Bout It” on the Rock Wednesday afternoon. “Lettuce Taco ‘Bout It” is taking place all week on the Rock from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. as part of National Alcohol Awareness Week. PIER21 promotes healthy lifestyles, as well as personal and social responsibility, by providing support programs, training, service, and alternative activities for students.

Oliver Zaruba // Staff Photographer

ʻHurricane Biancaʼ in the I lounge, 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY Candlelight Vigil

at the Physics Quad, 8 to 9 p.m.

FRIDAY ‘The Gay Gatsby Party'

Activities Room North, SSC, 8 to 10 p.m.

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Battle of the Bucket blood drive cut short due to hurricane

By Isabella Cueto News Editor

The 219 pints of blood University of Miami students and faculty donated to OneBlood during the “Battle of the Bucket” went through an unusual process this time around: Zika testing during a tropical storm warning. The donations were made over the course of three days as part of a blood drive contest between the University of Miami and Florida State University (FSU). The final tally was a decrease in more than 60 donations from last year, when UM won the competition with 280 pints of blood.

The blood drive at UM was cut short by four hours last week because of campus closures ahead of Hurricane Matthew, and the FunDay committee is planning on bringing

a Big Red Bus to collect more blood on campus next week and make up for lost time, FunDay Chair Brandon Desousa said.

The drive is organized every year by the committee of FunDay, an event that pairs special-needs citizens with student volunteers for a day, and all blood is donated to OneBlood hospital partners in the Southeast United States.

As a preventative measure in the midst of local transmission of the Zika virus in South Florida, OneBlood has been testing all donations for the virus but will not let donors know if they are infected, however.

The mosquito-transmitted Zika virus has been a concern in Miami since July, when the first cases were reported in South Florida. Popular tourist destinations, such as Wyn-

wood Arts District and Miami Beach were identified as areas of active transmission, and residents were instructed to drain mosquito-friendly standing water and cover themselves when going outside.

The biggest threat was to women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, because the virus can cause damaging birth defects.

The virus is also sexually transmitted, making it more urgent for men and the general population to avoid being infected.

Blood tests that are commercially available now will detect the virus in the blood up to two weeks, but after that point, results are unclear because tests for long-term infection are still being developed.

The date for FSU’s blood drive has not been announced.

The Battle of the Bucket winner will be announced after that.

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Opinion EDITORIAL

Transparency, concrete solutions needed to improve UM’s financial aid process The Miami Hurricane Sept. 22 cover story, “Financial aid office gives students a run for their money,” details complications University of Miami students experienced with the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OFAS). Scores of students had waited all summer to know whether they could afford to return to school in August. While some found solutions, others had to leave UM. The news feature generated a wave of reactions in letters to the editor, comments and social media posts. OFAS’ evasive response further illuminated the department’s oblique approach that was already exhibited during The Hurricane’s reporting.

Hurricane staffers interviewed John Haller, vice president of enrollment management, and Geoffrey Kirles, vice president for finance and treasury, on Sept.

16. They were met with a tight-lipped and somewhat defensive response, one that contradicts the university’s ostensible goal of administrative transparency.

Any financial aid delays and misplacement of documents were denied in a prepared statement that Haller read before the interview began.

Furthermore, the administrators often circumvented questions, redirecting the conversation to more f lattering topics, such as OFAS meeting 99 percent of need-based aid last year.

Though The Hurricane provided specific student experiences during the interview, the responses were primarily overarching statements such as, “At the end of the day, the goal is to see them receive a college degree.”

Raymond Nault-Hix, associate dean of enrollment management and execu-

tive director of OFAS, took a similar approach when responding to student complaints in a Sept. 29 letter to the editor.

Nault-Hix implied that these issues were “challenges and complexities” intrinsic to financial aid and wrote that OFAS has taken a step forward by opening up communication with Student Government.

Unfortunately, this was the only actual improvement solution presented.

The rest of the letter was filled with generic information about student responsibilities and acknowledgement of OFAS’ accomplishments, reading more like a press release than a serious response to a major university problem.

Since the story’s publication, OFAS has attempted to reach out to some students. One such student, Robert Arnold, had financial aid restored after his sister shared an open letter to President Frenk on Facebook explaining that his family lost their primary source of income when his father passed away.

However, it shouldn’t take the public pressure of a viral social media post to fix an aid package. These situations should be taken seriously and carefully considered when they are first presented.

OFAS should also extend its efforts beyond student outreach. To create working solutions, the office must first acknowledge the problems.

Students can only tell OFAS how they want to be treated; they aren’t necessarily qualified to offer specific ideas for implementation. The office should consult other universities – especially larger ones – on how to handle financial aid and ensure that UM’s is well-equipped with

tools such as document-management software and tracking systems.

Nault-Hix brought the possibility of a new web portal for students to use for financial aid applications and updates in an August interview. Tangible solutions and updates like these are what will safeguard many students from some of the mishaps that occurred this year; that should be apparent even without student advisory groups.

As a campus newspaper, The Hurricane communicates student concerns to the community and the administration.

However, when these concerns are met with a dismissive and unforthcoming attitude, it’s difficult to take advantage of that role as a tool for improving the university.

The office may appear to be increasing transparency through its creation of a student advisory group and a financial aid forum, but the value of these initiatives can be proven only by concrete improvements to the current systems of processing and notifying about financial aid.

No department or office is perfect, especially in a bureaucracy like a university. However, financial aid and enrollment management serve as the gateway to all other UM departments, so their roles are particularly crucial.

Despite “challenges and complexities,” OFAS must recognize existing problems and demonstrate a willingness to develop solutions to effectively serve students.

Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

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Embrace individuality of Miami to cope with fall withdrawal The season of sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes falls upon us.

New students are thinking about the holidays, wondering what fall will

By Nicole Macias be like in the tropiContributing Columnist cal city they now call home.

In Miami, temperatures usually don’t drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, and Miami hasn’t seen snowfall since Jan. 19, 1977. This can leave students feeling a little homesick for the colder climes, especially if they are used to a northern autumn. While there may not be snow to shovel or fireplaces to huddle around in Miami, there are many natural joys the city has to offer in place.

One of the greatest perks of living in Miami is that students can take advantage of the beach practically all year long. Students from the landlocked part of the country may have

autumn leaves and snowmen, but they rarely have access to beaches.

Students can say goodbye to spray tans and having to slap on layers of heavy clothing just to make it to class. Sandy paradise being minutes away definitely outweighs the fact that the leaves don’t change colors.

Our tropical geography allows the city to be a gateway to other cultures. Miami is nicknamed the “Capital of Latin America” because of its high population of immigrants from the Caribbean and Central America.

Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Haitians and other cultures dominate Miami, contributing to the mixture of customs and traditions incorporated into the nightlife and cuisine that the city has to offer.

Latin food, particularly Cuban food, is a staple of the city. Cuban coffee has been called the “elixir” of life that everyone should taste while in Miami. In addition, the city’s nightlife is always buzzing with live bands on Ocean Drive, art festivals in Coconut Grove and live painting in Wynwood, Miami’s public art district.

We may not have fall harvest apple orchards to visit, but there would be no pastelitos without guava, no batidos without mango.

The tropical growing season allows for this immense diversity of fresh, local cuisines that are not available anywhere else.

Lastly, Miami is connected to an important national park, the Everglades. The Everglades is a two-million-acre wetland ecosystem that spans Southern Florida. Referred to as the “river of grass,” it is dominated by sawgrass marshland that passes through diverse habitats that include wildlife such as alligators and herons. Whether you take an airboat ride through the marsh or go on a wildlife tour, the ‘glades can bring some connection to nature back into Miami’s endless summer.

Miami definitely makes up for not having much of an autumn season. Whether it is a day at the beach, a flawless Cuban dish or a trip to the Everglades, students from other places in the country can find comfort in connecting with the natural gifts of their new home.

Nicole Macias is a freshman majoring in English.

ATHLETICS

Bottle-throwing incident at FSU game signals return of notorious Canes swagger The score was 20-13 with a few minutes left in the fourth quarter when Jamal Carter was called for targeting FSU wide receiver Kermit Whitfield.

What ensued was

By Dana McGeehan Contributing Columnist a level of rowdiness the likes of which I’ve never seen in my six years of attending Miami Hurricanes games.

I’m no NCAA rules expert, so I won’t try to debate whether or not this call was correct.

The most astounding part of the situation was the fan reaction. After the call had been reviewed and upheld, fans began throwing bottles onto the field. Projectiles were thrown from all areas of the stadium to protest the “bad” call.

While this posed somewhat of a danger to pho-

tographers, cheerleaders and staff of both teams stationed on the sidelines, it was a gutsy move.

It’s unlikely that this call would have elicited the same reaction had it been any other game. Our rivalry with FSU is one of dedicated hatred and as such, the stakes are higher. Pride and dignity were on the line. When you play a rival, you never want to leave the fate of the game in the hands of the officials. Unfortunately, protesting the officials’ calls does little to change their minds. In fact, Miami could have been penalized for the bottle throwing incident.

After years of being stifled by NCAA sanctions and losses against less-than-worthy opponents, Miami fans have suffered through quite a bit in recent years. We are a fan base that knows what it wants. Need I remind anyone of the “Fire Al Golden” banner planes? Even though we know our protest wouldn’t change anything, we made our voices heard – albeit in disrespectful and dangerous way, but we did it nonetheless.

Part of what makes college football so much fun is the rowdiness surrounding it. This rowdiness has been noticeably lacking from the Miami Hurricanes in the past few years. With a new coaching staff whom many believe will lead us back to greatness, the bottle-throwing protest harkened back to our years of true swagger.

I’m talking about back when our players exited the plane for the 1987 Fiesta Bowl wearing fatigues, or when they celebrated every good play with hand gestures and dance moves.

While these reactions and statements certainly aren’t the most respectful (or safe) ways to play the game, they contribute to the swagger with which we identify. Nobody ever said college football was classy, and the Canes certainly never have been. The bottle-throwing incident just confirmed that our notorious, in-your-face swagger is on the cusp of a triumphant return.

Dana McGeehan is a junior majoring in history and media management.

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ARTS AND CULTURE Best Dance Party: Sound Off ™ Silent Disco

Best Museum: Bakehouse Art Complex

Best Sculpture on Campus: ‘Kuan’

Originally a bakery that was abandoned in the 1920s, this building was transformed into a non-profit art complex in 1986. Having just hit its 30th year, Bakehouse Art Complex now includes a print room, classroom, photo lab, ceramic kiln and jewelry studio, as well as two galleries and woodworking and welding areas.

There are also more than 60 individual artist studios.

The collections feature art of all forms, mediums and siz-

“Kuan,” a larger-than-life, contemporary sculpture outside Richter Library and Miller Circle, was designed in 1976 by Linda Howard, an American sculptor who is best known for her large-scale, outdoor pieces. The sculpture’s tall aluminum beams create a crisp, clean shape evocative of a narrow doorway or an air conditioning vent.

Although many sculptures were voted on in our student poll, “Kuan” is an iconic landmark on campus because of its central location. Unlike many of the other sculptures on campus, which are isolated from sidewalks and walkways, “Kuan” is integrated into the pedestrian path. For many, the sculpture has become part of the day-to-day trek to class and offers an artistic source of some shade.

Photo courtesy Masson Liang

Alyssa Bolt, Mukta Vibhute, Stephanie Perez, Katya Saunders, Isabella Cueto, Tristan Niskanen, Amanda Perez, Haley Walker, Adrianne Babun-Chavarria and Esther Ponce De Leon contributed to this piece.

Design By Savanah DeBrosse

ARTS AND CULTURE Best Monthly Event: Coconut Grove Fashion + Art + Music Festival The first Saturday of every month from October to April, locals can get their “Grove” on and dance the night away to live music, appreciate art, watch fashion shows and enjoy food and drink.

The FAM festival is held to help promote local businesses and artists in the creative district, so many shops and restaurants offer specials, and art galleries open their doors to the public. Businesses such as Pan-

ther Coffee, Art Box Miami and La Gamba restaurant have freebies, activities or discounts for visitors, and local artists can be seen painting “en plein air” during the night.

The festival runs from 6-9 p.m. along Grand Avenue, Commodore Plaza, Main Highway and Fuller Street. The next FAM festival will take place on Nov. 5.

Coconut Grove Miami, Fla. 33133 305-461-5506

es. With affordable rent and a supportive environment, Bakehouse is the place for budding artists to hone their craft and show off their artwork, and the perfect place for locals to get a taste of what’s new in the art scene.

The complex is open noon to 5 p.m. every day, and admission and parking are free.

561 NW. 32nd St. Miami, Fla. 33127 305-576-2828

TO YOUR OWN TUNE: Sound Off ™ Miami’s Silent Disco takes place every other Saturday night at the Wynwood Yard. Visitors choose their music by switching channels on their headphones.

Best Cultural Immersion: Runway Club

Presented by Sound Off Miami and the Wynwood Yard, Sound Off ™ Silent Disco is a surprising way to bust a move. Every other Saturday night, D.J.s play hip-hop, EDM, R&B, Latin and Top 40 hits through wireless headphones. Guests can pick the tunes they listen to by switching between channels at any time.

The best part? You won’t be crammed inside a dark, crowded nightclub. The event is held outside in a beautiful garden, so you’ll have plenty of room to gab with your friends, grab a drink and dance the night away. The event is 21+ and street parking is available nearby. Guests can dance from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Admission is $5-15 online and $20 at the door.

Tired of hitting up the same old clubs and parties every weekend?

“Fete ‘til you fall” at Runway, a Caribbean club located in Doral that is bound to shake up your routine. It’s the ideal spot to experience the culture of the West Indies and “buss a wine” while you’re at it.

56 NW. 29th St. Miami, Fla. 33127 305-771-4810

The party runs on Fridays from 6 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. As the night progresses, the sweeping outdoor venue fills with people from every background. The atmosphere is fueled by a mix of soca, dancehall and reggae hits that play all night long. The club also serves popular Caribbean dishes

Photo courtesy Coconut Grove Business Improvement District CREATIVE COLORS: A local artist paints “Star Wars” inspired pieces during the Coconut Grove Fashion + Art + Music Festival.

such as jerk chicken for when you get hungry after dancing. The club is 18+ and ladies get in free while guys pay $10 after midnight.

Ben Spiro // Staff Photographer CONTEMPORARY CAMPUS: “Kuan,” designed in 1976

by Linda Howard, is located outside of Richter Library.

3635 NW. 78th Ave. Doral, Fla. 33166 954-709-7242

AROUND CAMPUS Best Photo Op: U Statue

Ben Spiro // Staff Photographer THROW WHAT “U” KNOW: The U Statue is a popular spot for students and their families to take pictures on campus.

For students and families celebrating a special occasion at the University of Miami, the U Statue is a classic backdrop to use for a quick photo. Located next to the Rock and the Green, the oversized logo of our university was a Student Government initiative that quickly became a central part of campus. Though it’s a popular photo spot for college tours and graduation, there’s no occasion required to show Cane spirit at the U Statue. Take a quick selfie on the way to class – it’s always great to be a Miami Hurricane!

Best Outdoor Activity: UC Pool Slather on sunscreen and uphold the university’s old nickname, “Suntan U,” at the UC Pool. The pool is the best place to catch some rays and ignore your responsibilities. Check the calendar for special events like WVUM pool parties or scuba diving lessons. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pool visits are free for current UM students and faculty and $5 per day for guests.

1306 Miller Drive Coral Gables, Fla. 33146 305-284-3622

Best Place to Dump a Freshman Fling: The Foote Green When it’s time to dump a sizzled flame, look for a quiet, open expanse of fresh grass and lovely scenery: the Foote Green, right outside Richter Library. With walkways leading to all parts of campus, the Green is the perfect spot to dump your significant other, as you’ll have a quick getaway if things turn sour. Plus, the Green is often buzzing with events, so you could call it quits in front of an audience to add drama to your dumping.

Or choose a time with less activity for a secluded spot to break the news gently. Freshman year is a time for Ben Spiro // Staff Photographer growing up and moving on, and the Green sets the scene to help you GO YOUR OWN WAY: The Foote Green makes for an ideal move past your lackluster love life. location to dump your significant other.

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LOCATIONS Best Throwback: Sweat Records Miami For vinyl fans and music lovers, Sweat Records is a must.

In addition to being one of Miami’s only independent record

stores, Sweat Records is a coffee shop and an event space.

It’s also conveniently located next to Churchill’s Pub, a lo-

Photo courtesy Paolo Santosuosso VINYL VARIETY: Collectors will find a large assortment of old and new vinyls at Sweat Records, located next to Churchill’s Pub.

cal venue known for its punk music. The building’s facade is draped in a beautiful mural of musical icons including Daft Punk, MF Doom, David Bowie and the Notorious B.I.G. The store is small, yet it boasts an impressive, colorful collection for visitors to peruse, ranging from classic titles to new indie records and everything in between. With 90 percent vinyl, 10 percent CDs and about 10,000 records to choose from, Sweat Records has something for everybody, even the hipster who swears he liked your favorite band before it was cool. Sweat Records is open from noon to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

5505 NE. Second Ave. Miami, Fla. 33137 786-693-9309

Best Sweat: Bikram Hot Yoga Opened in summer of 2014, Bikram Hot Yoga 305 is a welcoming, community-driven center for yogis of all skill sets. It’s the ultimate spot for practicing traditional Bikram Hot Yoga, which consists of 26 of the 84 Hatha Yoga postures and two breathing exercises. Plus, it’s hot – 105 degrees Fahrenheit, to be exact. Yogis should be prepared to get physical, break out into a sweat and have fun focusing on health. Classes are 90 minutes long and cost $30, and they run from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with variable times depending on the day of the week. Doors close when class starts, so don’t be late.

Samuel Montero // Contributing Photographer BEAT THE HEAT: Bikram Hot Yoga 305’s practice room is heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and lined wall-to-wall with mirrors.

Best Music Venue: Bardot

5820 Commerce Lane South Miami, Fla. 33143 305-785-7633

Photo courtesy Bardot HAPPENING HANGOUT: Bardot has a relaxed vibe with couches and a pool table in the lounge.

Local musicians, bands and D.J.s perform at Bardot, a cool, laid-back lounge in Miami’s Design District.

The dim and intimate venue features musical guests every night and allows for guest reservations and applications to book performances on its website.

The bar serves a wide variety of drinks.

For music fans, this is the destination for grabbing a glass of wine and catch-

ing a show. To musicians, Bardot is a well-known, respected venue to showcase real talent. Start your weekend off right at Bardot, open from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday through Monday.

3456 N. Miami Ave. Miami, Fla. 33127 305-576-5570

Best Historical Landmark: Spanish Monastery

Photo courtesy The Ancient Spanish Monastery BRICK BY BRICK: The Ancient Spanish Monastery, originally located in Spain, was deconstructed and relocated to North Miami Beach.

The Cloisters of St. Bernard de Clairvaux were built in the 10th century. Also known as The Ancient Spanish Monastery, this historic landmark was originally located in Segovia, Spain, but

was deconstructed and relocated to North Miami Beach, where it was rebranded as an Episcopalian church. The cloisters’ journey to the U.S. – made possible by newspaper magnate William Randolph

Hearst’s purchase – was a mission that TIME Magazine dubbed “the biggest jigsaw puzzle in history.”

The Monastery currently houses a variety of Romanesque and pre-Gothic artifacts, ranging from Pope Urban VII’s clothing cabinet to two out of the three remaining telescopic windows from the medieval period, and beautiful botanical gardens to boot. Channel your inner Chaucer by embarking on a mini-pilgrimage through the hidden labyrinth on the nature path.

The visit is an immersive experience that temporarily removes you from both the 21st century and the city of Miami. Admission is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

16711 W. Dixie Highway North Miami Beach, Fla. 33160 305-945-1461

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FOOD AND DRINK KNIRD & DOOF Best Healthy Restaurant: Grown Best Place to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Azucar Ice Cream Co. Nestled on the famous Calle Ocho in Miami’s cultural hub of Little Havana, Azucar Ice Cream Company expertly incorporates traditional Cuban fruits and flavors into its frozen treats.

Cafe con leche, Avocado and Mantecado are just a few of their delicious Cubaninspired flavors. Azucar’s most popular flavor, Abuela Maria, is a mix of vanilla ice cream, cream cheese, guava and Maria cookies. Prices start at $4 and go up with each scoop you add. In addi-

tion to ice cream, they have sorbets, coffees, milkshakes, smoothies and T-shirts with amusing Cuban sayings such as “¡Ya tú sabes!” The shop is open from 11 a.m to 10 p.m. on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m Thursday through Saturday.

1503 SW. Eighth St. Calle Ocho Miami, Fla. 33135 305-381-0369

Shreya Chidarala // Staff Photographer CUBAN CONFECTIONS: Azucar Ice Cream Company is the original home of the Abuela Maria, which mixes vanilla ice cream with guava, cream cheese and Maria cookies.

Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor

LEAN AND GREEN: Grown serves healthy, organic fast food in a family friendly environment.

In Miami, there’s always pressure to look good, but Grown’s healthy food can make your body feel good, too. Located on South Dixie Highway, Grown is a casual restaurant that offers both delivery and drive-through. Most items are relatively affordable, but some might be slightly expensive for the average college student. Juices and smoothies are $9-10 apiece,

Best Authentic Food: Tap Tap

acai bowls are $12 and omelettes start at $8. Customers order entrees by choosing a protein, veggie, grain and sauce. This restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

8211 S. Dixie Highway Miami, Fla. 33143 305-663-4769

Best Hidden Bar: The Broken Shaker Tucked inside Freehand Miami, a refurbished Art Deco hotel and hostel, The Broken Shaker offers handcrafted cocktails prepared by extraordinarily skilled bartenders.

With an emphasis on local ingredients and a menu that changes every three weeks, the bar shows visitors a side of Miami quite unlike the high speed and heat of busier popular spots. Sip on sweet drinks while sitting below hundreds of soft, relaxing light bulbs.

Perfect for food, drinks and discreet people-watching, The Broken Shaker is a great way to spend an evening catching up with old friends. It’s open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends.

Victoria McKaba // Photo Editor

DISHING OUT HAITIAN CLASSICS: The Plat Frittay from Tap Tap is an appetizer platter of fried akra, sweet potato and plantains.

Tap Tap is a delicious destination for adventurous eaters. The South Beach restaurant serves authentic Haitian food that will put an end to the cravings you never even knew you had.

Don’t be fooled by the beat-up restaurant exterior; with colorful chairs and bright beautiful murals, Tap Tap will surprise you once you step foot

through the door. The menu can be a little difficult to understand if you’re not Haitian, but the waiters are helpful, so don’t hesitate to ask questions.

For an appetizer, try the Plat Frittay, a fried platter of plantains, sweet potato, akra (taro root) and Taso Kabrit (fried goat tidbits). For an entree, try the shrimp in coconut curry, which

comes with rice and plantains. Open every day from noon to 11 p.m., there’s sure to be time to fit a visit into your schedule and treat your tastebuds to something new.

819 Fifth St. Miami Beach, Fla. 33139 305-672-2898

Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor HIDDEN HOSTEL TREASURE: The Broken Shaker, inside Freehand Miami, serves handcrafted cocktails that emphasize locally grown ingredients.

2727 Indian Creek Drive Miami Beach, Fla. 33140 305-531-2727

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FOOTBALL

Hurricanes fans should maintain hope for season after loss to Seminoles

By Josh White Contributing Sports Writer

After five weeks of promising performances, Miami’s loss to Florida State was particularly gut-wrenching. Some fans are now disappointed with the Canes this season; however, there are still signficicant reasons to remain optimistic.

In Richt We Trust Richt had a near-perfect beginning to the season: a 4-0 start, the first top 10 ranking for Miami since 2013, plans for upgraded facilities and new retro uniforms. The swagger seemed to be back for the Canes in the 305.

However, the Hurricanes have just hit their first speed bump. Miami has now lost to rival Florida State in seven consecutive contests.

Richt had a similar start when he began coaching at Georgia, losing to rival Auburn in his first season. He ultimately ended up forging a prosperous tenure featuring two SEC championships, six SEC Eastern Division titles and nine bowl games. Richt also had experience facing ACC competition and boasted a 19-3 record against it at the helm of the Bulldogs.

Canes fans should keep supporting the team with their “In Richt We Trust” and “RichtKaaya 2016” campaign shirts because history shows that there is future success to come under Richt.

Down, but not out The Hurricanes are currently 1-1 in conference play and just one game off the top spot of the ACC Coastal Division. Having already faced arguably their toughest test of the season, the Canes have a balanced schedule that is ideal for boosting their ranking and paving the way for an ACC championship.

“It starts with North Carolina,” junior wide receiver Braxton Berrios said. “We are right in the driver seat of the Coastal if we beat North Carolina. As long as we do not lose, we will be in the ACC Championship game.”

This week, Miami hosts an up-tempo North Carolina Tar Heels team that was previously ranked No. 17 and currently sits just outside the AP Top 25 after losing to Virginia Tech.

This same North Carolina team beat Florida State just two weeks ago.

“We just got to keep working,” redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Demetrius Jack-

Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor JUKING AND JIVING: Junior wide receiver Braxton Berrios (8) breaks free on the kick return that set up UM for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter during the 20-19 loss to FSU Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.

son said. “Can’t look at what’s going right or what’s going wrong, we just got to keep working.

Right now we have the Coastal ahead of us, the rest of the ACC, so we just got to keep working.”

Then Miami plays No. 17 Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Virginia, North Carolina State and Duke. All those matchups are mustwin contests in order for the Canes to reach the ACC Championship game and possibly attain their first bowl victory since 2006.

“There is a chip on our shoulders every game,” Jackson said. “We didn’t end up in the ACC Championship game last year, we didn’t win the Coastal. We just have to go out there and take one game at a time.”

Offense wins games, but defense wins championships When Miami has won this season, its victories have come in emphatic fashion. No win has

been by a margin of less than two touchdowns.

While the team’s offense is 16th in the nation in points scored per game (41.4), the Canes defense has been playing at an elite level.

The Hurricanes defense is fifth in the nation, holding opposing teams to just 12.8 points per game. It also ranks seventh in total yards allowed per game.

The success for the defense has been led by the front seven. Jackson has been all over the field with 21 total tackles, five of which have been for loss, and two sacks. Junior defensive lineman Chad Thomas has a team leading 3.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss, while also contributing 20 total tackles. Freshmen linebackers Michael Pinckney and Shaquille Quarterman are ranked second and third in tackles, respectively.

The experienced secondary for the Canes features senior defensive backs Corn Elder and

Jamal Carter Sr., as well as redshirt senior defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins. They have limited opponents to 158.2 passing yards per game, a number good enough for 11th in the nation.

While Miami has put up at least 35 points in every victory this season, the defense has not allowed more than 21 points in any contest. Many times, points on the scoreboard have come from the Canes defense forcing turnovers.

“What we’re doing in practice, everything we’ve been doing all summer, just bring it every game,” Jackson said. “It is no different. We are still trying to go out there and get a W.” If the Hurricanes are able to close out their season with just one loss that came by one point to the Seminoles, who have been ranked as high as No. 2 this season, Miami will be a force to be reckoned with come championship week and bowl season.

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Miami’s 4 newest international players reflect broader trend

By Nyah Tennell Contributing Sports Writer

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With the addition of freshman center SerenaLynn Geldof from Belgium and freshman guard Sarah Mortensen from Denmark, the Hurricanes women’s basketball team has now added four legitimate international players to its roster in the past two years. This includes the two returning Netherland-natives, sophomore guard Laura Cornelius and sophomore forward/center Emese Hof. “Regardless of school and sport, coaches all over the United States go where the talent is, whether that be Dade County or Europe,” Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Alex Schwartz said.

There has been a recent wave of international players, both collegiate and professional, relocating to America to pursue their basketball careers.

According to the NBA, the number of foreignborn players in the league has more than doubled to 100 since the 2000-01 season, when there were only 45 international players in the league.

The increase of foreign-born basketball players migrating to the United States is not just limited to the professional league. As of Sept. 1, 2016,

USbasket.com has identified 3,428 college and professional international players who have played basketball in the United States in the last five years.

The ACC, Big 10, SEC and Pac-12 have all witnessed an increase in international players in their conferences.

In a 2014 interview with ESPN college basketball analyst Connor Riley, international player expert Fran Fraschilla cites the 1992 Olympic Dream Team as part of the reason for the wave of foreign talent.

“The impact of that team has been felt from the high school level all the way to the NBA,” Fraschilla said. “We’ve seen a rise in internationals because of them.”

Senior guard and team captain Adrienne Motley from Newport News, Virginia, is all for the increase in foreign recruiting. She herself was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

“International recruiting is big in basketball, period. Getting players from different states as well as overseas,” Motley said. “I believe that coach wanted to include a diverse group of players to add more depth and energy to the team dynamic as a whole.”

However, with diversity comes some challenges for international players, including adjust-

ing to new surroundings, a new language and the style and tempo of their new team.

“Although I think Laura and Emese had to go over our basketball terms and court language, like stuff within our offense or defense, they came in with good attitudes and are both hardworking, so they caught on quickly,” Motley said.

Cornelius produced tremendous numbers last season during her first year, leading the team in three-point percentage (42.3) and finishing third in three-pointers made (47).

Hof also posted record numbers her freshman year, leading the 2015-16 team with the fourth best single-season field goal percentage in program history (54.2), as well as racking up 42 blocked shots, which ranked her second among ACC freshmen.

The fundamentals, discipline and dedication of the many talented basketball players worldwide makes overseas recruiting a huge catch to scouts looking globally for the best, well-rounded athletes.

“You aren’t only adjusting to a new school, but a new country,” Schwartz said. “However, one thing that is great about Miami is that it is such an international city, and our foreign-born athletes usually don’t have too much difficulty. There are people from all over the world here.”

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Coach, alumnus’ first Olympic medal highlights realization of lifelong goal, transformative journey

By Brianna Commerford Contributing Sports Writer

Randy Ableman, who has served as the head diving coach at the University of Miami for 28 years, celebrated yet another career victory during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Ableman’s diver, UM alumnus Sam Dorman, won a silver medal for the U.S. alongside Mike Hixon in the men’s 3-meter synchronized diving event.

Ableman describes his relationship with Dorman as more than just coach to athlete. He coached Dorman, a former Miami Hurricane who graduated in 2015, throughout all four years of his college career.

“I would say like all my divers, Sam is like one of my kids,” Ableman said. “I recruited him when he was a little highschool diver from Arizona and I’ve seen him go through so much during his time at UM. I watched him grow into a great athlete and I am proud of that.”

Dorman and Hixon received the highest overall score in the competition (98.04) on their last dive. The 4 1/2 somersault that carries a 3.8 degree of difficulty caused the American fans to go crazy as the two hit the water in perfect synchronization. Ableman stood on the deck jumping up and down.

“In one word, it was exhilarating,” Ableman said. “This was the extension and crowning jewel on our career.”

Dorman emerged from the water, pumping his fists in excitement. He looked over to Ableman and threw up the U. Ableman was a member of the 1980 U.S. diving team, but could not attend the games in Moscow due to an American boycott. This made Dorman’s winning dive all the more special.

“I was very excited to look at him and see him so happy,” Dorman told the Miami Herald. “He didn’t get to compete in his Olympics in 1980, so to have him here and experience that with him was a very touching moment. He was one hell of a diver.”

Ableman’s Assistant Diving Coach, Dario Di Fazio, has been with him for 20 years. Di Fazio was coached by Ableman every summer from 1989-92 and in the 1992 Olympic games, where Di Fazio represented his home country of Venezuela.

Di Fazio, the godfather to Ableman’s daughter, explains that in the previous Olympics they coached, the closest they ever got to a Randy Ableman medal was Head Diving fourth place.

Coach He describes Dorman’s win as a feeling of relief and fulfillment.

“This is something we’ve been chasing for a while,” Di Fazio said. “I always believed we had a chance to get a medal.

As the meet went on, it came to a reality that we had a chance. I was thinking we had a chance for third, but then I thought we could win this freaking thing.”

Ableman and Di Fazio describe coaching Dorman as a process of growth.

When Dorman entered the program as a freshman, he was “all over the place” according to both of them. They said he was very inaccurate, landing on his back and stomach every day of the first year.

“On the other side, he was very talented,” Ableman said. “He was very strong and could spin so fast. He just had absolutely no control. I knew that if I could get that part of his diving under control, he would be great. It would definitely take time and would be a process.”

Ableman was able to watch Dorman grow not only as a diver, but also as a student. In school, Dorman’s aspirations of majoring in engineering were hindered by constant traveling for competitions.

Ableman said that trying to be the best diver in the country while also trying to do the work it takes to be an engineer was challenging.

“Had a lot of bumps in the road,” Ableman said. “But he fought through and got a degree in engineering. He was able to get a great degree while also being national champion.”

Ableman’s success as a coach started with his own college diving career. As a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Ableman attended the University of Iowa where he received a Bachelor of Science in recreation and education in 1983. The fourtime All-American was the 1981 NCAA Champion in the 1-meter springboard.

After coaching the University of South Carolina diving team for five years, from 1985-89, Ableman came to Miami in 1989. Since then, he has developed the team into one of the nation’s most premier squads, earning himself the position of one the most respected diving authorities on a collegiate and national level.

Ableman has coached in seven Olympics: 1996 (Atlanta), 2000 (Sydney), 2004 (Athens), 2008 (Beijing), 2012 (London) and 2016 (Rio de Janeiro). In 2008, he coached Jenna Dreyer, representing South Africa, in the Beijing Olympic games. However, Dorman is the first athlete Ableman coached to win a medal.

“I do what I do for my athletes,” Ableman said. “All the athletes I took to the Olympics went to school at UM. This shows that when recruiting for UM, the divers I talk to are not just here to be a student and a good diver. They are here to be the best at something in the world.”

Ableman is responsible for one of the most impressive streaks in NCAA diving history: he led both the Miami men’s and women’s diving teams to win 20 combined individual NCAA championships from 1991 to 2002.

For 12 consecutive seasons, Ableman led the men and women’s diving teams to win at least one national title each year. In 1996, the Hurricanes placed first, second and third in the 3-meter springboard and 10-meter platform. In 1997, the Hurricanes won the 1-meter springboard, the 3-meter springboard and the 10-meter platform at the Men’s NCAA Championship.

Ableman, 2013 ACC Women’s Diving Coach of the Year, is a nine-time NCAA Diving Coach of the Year. He was awarded the Phil Boggs Award, an honor that is presented annually to coaches who have accomplished individual successes in the sport, and has proceeded to give back and reassure the sport’s continuation.

Aside from all Ableman’s accomplishments, he describes being a part of the Hurricane family as the most special.

“Being a diver at UM is special,” Ableman said. “We have one of the best traditions in the country. We always had great divers and I think the kids here know that. I’ve been spending a lot of time thanking everybody. So many people at UM had a piece of this success.”

FOOTBALL The team is looking to recover after a heartbreaking loss to rival FSU last weekend.

Miami is ranked No. 16 in the country by the AP Poll and is set to face off against North Carolina on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium.

VOLLEYBALL Miami has dropped its last three matches. The team will look to get back on track against Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Knights Sports Complex. The Hurricanes will stay at home to play Virginia Tech at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

SWIMMING The Hurricanes finished in second place in the All-Florida Invite. The team also won in its first dual meet against FIU. The Canes next travel to Dallas for the SMU Classic on Friday and Saturday.

SOCCER After back-to-back losses, the Canes will try to rebound against No. 18-ranked Clemson at 7 p.m. on Friday in Clemson, South Carolina.

GOLF UM Golf posted a final round score of 271 at the Jim West Challenge, the best single round score in program history. The team finished in third place. Miami will travel to Austin for the Betsy Rawls Invitational on Monday and Tuesday.

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Dear V, A few days ago, I found out my girlfriend has a secret with a hefty price tag.

She shoplifts compulsively, and she’s somehow hidden this from me for the two years we’ve been dating. The other day, though, I ran into her at the mall. I was there by myself, and she was out shopping with a few friends from class.

I snuck up behind her to give her a hug, and I felt a lot

more than just curves. Her pockets were filled to the brim with lipsticks, jewelry and perfume rollerballs.

I was angry and confused, so I left without saying anything. She later called me to apologize, claiming it’s just something she does when she’s stressed out. She explained that the “thrill” helps her get her mind off things.

I understand what she means, but I still think stealing is wrong. Even more than that, I’m upset she hid a secret this big from me since the beginning of our relationship.

I’m thinking about dumping my girlfriend, but that feels a little brash. What should I do?

Sincerely, Full-Price Fred

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Dear Fred, Don’t dump your girlfriend over spilled milk. Or spilled makeup, perfumes and accessories, to be exact. Everybody has flaws, and if you dig deep enough, you’ll find something wrong with everyone you date.

That’s not to say that what your girlfriend is doing isn’t wrong.

Of course, stealing is against the law, and she’ll probably get caught soon enough. But the thing is, you’ve got to let her make her own mistakes.

If she had been hiding that she was cheating or something else that affected your relationship directly, it’d be much easier to say to cut your losses and move on. However, when it comes to stuff like stealing, gambling or drug use, it’s a bit more of a gray area on the dump-or-workit-out scale.

Instead of jumping the gun and leaving your girlfriend in the

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dust, cool off for a few days. Sure, your impression of her may have changed, but once the initial shock wears off you’ll be able to see things more clearly.

Talk to her more about why she feels compelled to swipe. Maybe it’s anxiety or a klepto issue, or maybe she just likes risky behavior.

Whatever the case may be, hear her out before deciding to end what sounds like an otherwise loving, happy relationship.

Once she opens up about her little habit, you’ll be able to make a more informed decision on where you stand.

It’s time to tell Swiper “no swipey,” then see what happens from there.

-V Have a question for V? Email dearv@ themiamihurricane.com.

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(4-1; 1-1 ACC) remained in the Top 25 of both the Associated Press Poll and the Amway Coaches Poll following its 20-19 TFUCBDL UP 'MPSJEB 4UBUF UIJT QBTU 4BUVSday at home. Miami’s first loss of the year slightly dropped the Hurricanes to No. 16 in the AP Poll and to No. 17 in the Amway Coaches Poll on Monday. The Hurricanes return to action on Saturday as they welcome North Carolina to Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff has been set for 3:30 p.m.