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SORRY SITUATION: Senior wide reciever Leonard Hankerson holds his head after a failed third-down conversion; the team captain was escorted off the field by trainers. Hankerson’s dropped passes ended two critical drives for the Miami Hurricanes during their 45-17 loss to Florida State University Saturday night.
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Fans abandon failing Hurricanes in the final quarter hree years ago when the Virginia Cavaliers annihilated the Miami Hurricanes 48-0 at the final Orange Bowl game, UM faithful stayed for the alma mater. On Saturday night in front CHRISTINA of the first UM sellout crowd at DENICOLA Sun Life Stadium, fans clad in EDITOR IN CHIEF orange and green couldn’t escape the grounds fast enough. Hours earlier, ABC broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit had said that FSU’s only advantage heading into the game was at the quarterback position.
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ESPN analyst Mark May predicted that UM would finish the season 13-1. For the first time since 2005, Miami was the top-ranked team in Florida. Funny how quickly things change. Losing 45-17 to a rival should never happen, especially at home. Junior linebacker Jordan Futch, one of the brashest members of the team, explained the importance of FSU/UM leading up to the game. “This is the one game I came here for... to beat the hell out of Florida State,” he said. Futch picked up just one tackle on the night. SEE CANES, PAGE 10
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UM to begin Panama Canal research Students, teachers receive grant BY LAURA YEPES CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
A group of UM professors and students have received a grant to study the building of a cutting-edge water tunnel research facility in the Panama Canal Zone. The project will put the University of Miami in a leading position for fluid mechanics experiments and help push its research to the forefront. The university will also be involved in the management and operation of the facility once built, providing new research and development opportunities for UM students. The purpose of the water tunnel- a progression from wind tunnels- would be to test the resilience of structures and materials against high wind pressures that are simulated by the force of water, said College of Engineering professor Antonio Nanni, chair of the civil, architectural and environmental engineering department and principal investigator on the project. “What if we could use water instead of air to do the same type of work?” said Nanni, who is teaming up with GeCheng Zha of mechanical and aerospace engineering, Brian Haus from RSMAS and postdoctoral associates Bertrand Dano and Antonio De Luca in the College of Engineering. Several water tunnels already exist, but UM’s project would have several advantages. In addition to being the largest in the world, the power generated inside the tunnel would be completely natural, unlike
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FREE FLOW: This graphic illustrates the design concept for the water tunnel, which is considered the most attractive and likely option of the tunnel to be built in the Panama Canal Zone. other water tunnels that depend on electric power. Also, due to the fact that water is denser than air, the effects would be maximized on the materials being tested. “The beauty of our idea was in the fact that we could create a water tunnel that would have dimensions that are in order of magnitude higher than what is available in the world now,” Nanni said. The test section of the structure would be 13 feet by 13 feet by 66 feet long. Models of structures, ranging from buildings to automobiles and aircrafts, would be placed inside. These structures would be tested against a force of water that can reach a speed of 66 feet per second or, as Nanni explained, a little more than half a football field.
“It’s concrete in our minds, but we don’t get to build it,” Dano said. “We have a good idea of what we want to do; we just need to get to phase two.” Nanni said the Panama facility would address a scale factor that limits other centers and would make the research gathered from the experiments more accurate and, therefore, more beneficial in building structures and materials that can withstand extreme weather conditions. The proposed location of the research facility is near the Madden Dam at Alajuela Lake. The water from the lake would be used to operate the facility through a gravitational flow instead of using electrical power.
The grant for the UM study came from the Corporacion Andina de Fomento, which supports similar projects. UM is also working with the nonprofit Fundacion Ciudad del Saber (City of Knowledge Foundation), which is located nearby the canal zone at Fort Clayton. The feasibility study, which is expected to be complete by April 2011, would be the first out of four phases of the project, but those behind it have high expectations for what is to come. “It’s definitely exciting, a great experience. I feel kind of lucky,” said De Luca, who graduated in December. Laura Yepes may be contacted at lyepes@themiamihurricane.com.
Alumni Association unveils new building Center celebrates love of university BY SEAN LEONARDO CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
The University of Miami and its Alumni Association celebrated the grand opening of the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center on Friday evening. Alumni received the red carpet treatment as they arrived to show their support for the new 2
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building. Donna Arbide, UM associate vice president of alumni relations and the annual fund and executive director of the Alumni Association, kicked off the ceremony with a couple statements about her joy and appreciation. “The goal was to build an alumni center that evoked feelings of nostalgia and to project optimistic and progressive vision of the institution’s future,” Arbide said. The center is one of a kind as
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tions to finish the third and fourth floor. The Newman family has developed a $50,000 challenge where they will match dollar for dollar in donations to get it started. Donna Shalala came out to unveil an 8-foot bronze statue of the University of Miami mascot, Sebastian the Ibis. Sean Leonardo may be contacted at sleonardo@themiamihurricane.com. FINISH READING AT THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM
Amilynn Soto previewed Festival of Miami. Check out her video interview with the music school’s dean, Shelton G. Berg. Rico Dominguez captured Sigma Gamma Rho’s Sixth Annual Stroll Off on video. The Wellness Center now offers Brain Gain classes, which combine exercise with relaxation techniques. Kylie Banks has the story. Austen Gregerson will always remember stand-up comedian Greg Giraldo. Read his commentary on the cause of Giraldo’s death. Falyn Freyman reviewed the LCD Soundsystem concert last Wednesday. Adam Berger recapped this weekend's home volleyball matches. Subscribe for the e-mail edition of the newspaper at www. themiamihurricane. com/subscribe.
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Locally grown foods now available on campus Farmer’s market promotes wellness BY JENNY HAMILTON CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Students looking for a place to buy healthier, locally grown vegetables and fruits will not have to search any longer. The wait is over. A farmer's market is coming to campus on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the university green between the post office and Starbucks. Christina Farmer, student government president, first mentioned this initiative during her campaign. She said that ever since sophomore year she has been wanting a farmer’s market on campus. “People like a lot of fruit, especially living on a health-conscious campus, but they don’t always know where they can find it locally,” Farmer said. There will be about 15 local vendors providing fresh produce, honey and kettle corn for the kickoff on Wednesday. “Because we are in between seasons, it can be difficult to get a large variety of fruits and vegetables," Farmer said. "However, we are ensuring that if it’s not locally grown, it’s at least organic." Sheri Virok, the benefits manager for UM's human resources and benefits office, said she has been excited to be a part of the planning process on bring the new farmer’s market to campus. “I’ve been working on this
project for over a year, and it kind of got stalled up, but once Student Government started making things happening, they contacted me because I had already gone through some of the administration logistics of getting it approved,” Virok said. She believes this a great way to increase awareness for a healthier lifestyle. Virok also explained the farmer’s market is a part of Well Canes, a program that grew through the H.R. and benefits office to promote health and wellness in the faculty and staff of UM. Well Canes offers health incentive programs for faculty and staff that include health insurance benefits and rebates on a Wellness Center membership and use. The market will not only include fresh produce, but also plant life, orchids and even soap. “It’s really aimed for both faculty and students," Farmer said. "That’s why even though we [students] might not need the soaps or things like that, they will be available. We want to include everyone on campus." Some students are excited about the new market coming to campus. “I think it’s a really good idea to bring healthy things to the students on campus versus the farmer’s market in the grove which some students can’t get to because of transportation," junior Alexandra Goldklang said. "I mean, it beats Whole Foods.” ALEXANDRA LEON // News Editor
Jenny Hamilton may be contacted at jhamilton@themiamihurricane.com.
GREEN GOODNESS: A customer tastes the organic lettuce at the Glaser Organic farmer’s market in Coconut Grove. On Wednesday, students will be able to shop at UM’s farmer’s market.
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WALK FOR A CAUSE: Senior Joanne Vera Cruz (left) walks with a fellow Lambda Theta Alpha sister. The Sixth Annual Walk for Myeloma took place Sunday. This event, sponsored by the sorority, is intended to raise awareness for people who suffer from this rare form of cancer. Denise Vidot started this event when her father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow, and her sisters have continued to show their support six years later. At the end of the walk, participants released balloons with personal messages to “block out the sun,” said senior Maria Martinez, chapter president of the sorority.
Props to a professor Marketing class becomes instant sell BY VANESSA RAMOS CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
With more than 25 years in marketing and corporate recruiting, popular UM lecturer Ben Ash makes it a point to prepare his students for the real world. As the former marketing and planning director of Texaco’s Latin America/ West Africa Division, 62-year-old Ash focuses his class lectures on providing students with the skills necessary to communicate ASH effectively with any prospective employer. “Even if you’re a non-business major, you need to know how to sell yourself,” Ash said. This semester, Ash teaches 177 students spread among five classes- three sections of marketing 301, one section of marketing 201 and one section of marketing 386. Ash tells all his students to prepare for the economic strain that companies face and 4
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to focus on what sets them apart from the competition. “He doesn’t just read from the PowerPoint; he compares real-life companies and their strategies and shows us ways to market to different groups,” said senior Ryan Kwiecinski, an architecture major in Ash’s marketing 301 class. Ash said that he tries to make his classes like the type of classes he wanted to take in college, so he tells personal stories. Along with accounts of his interactions with business titans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, Ash tells students about his time serving in the U.S. Army, his travels through Europe on a motorcycle and his work with Texaco. Junior Matthew Perreault recalls taking Ash’s marketing 201 course during his freshman year. “He gave off a positive impression that if you go into marketing and are good at what you do, you will be happy and benefit,” Perreault said. For Ash, sharing his real-life experiences is made better because of the students he comes in contact with. “Students here are phenomenal; they’re fun, they’re bright, they’re engaged, they care,” Perreault said. “They make the whole job worthwhile.” Vanessa Ramos may be contacted at vramos@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Full house yields unsatisfied fans At Saturday’s University of Miami vs. Florida State game, the house was rockin’, and no doubt it was rockin’ hard. No home game in the Randy Shannon age has attracted more fans. With 7,800 student seats full, extra security and police, Sun Life Stadium was swamped with thousands of spirited Nole and Cane fans. Along with the usual gameday atmosphere and chaos, there were a few inconsistencies at Sun Life Stadium. Besides being disappointed about UM’s loss, about 100 students were even more frustrated because they were not admitted to the game. UM’s athletic department, however, had communicated through student affairs and posted flyers on campus that emphasized that wrist bands would be first come, first serve. Additionally, Dr. Pat Whitely, vice president of student affairs, sent an e-mail to several listservs to announce that the game was sold out. Knowing that this was the first sellout for a Cane game since 2004, students should have assumed that arriving at the game late would not guarantee you a seat or even admission. Despite the fact that students should have gone into Sun Life Stadium early, it is understandable how obnoxious it is to not have the right to enter your school’s own football
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International vacations are usually on the top of everyone’s wish list, and college students are no exception. What if students could leave in the morning, cruise to another country and make it back in time for “The Late Show”? What if all of that was possible for less than $150? Discovery Cruise Lines’ All-Inclusive Bahamas Fun Day Vacation takes passengers on a one-day cruise to Grand Bahama Island, the fourth largest island in the Bahamas. “The day cruise is a great way for students to get away,” said Anthony Parker, director of entertainment and communication at Discovery. “They don’t have a lot of time to vacation and this allows them to take a mini-vacation to another country where they can relax and have fun away from school.” So bon voyage and off we go! First off, once passengers board the ship (security checks take close to an hour so arrive early), they are given an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on one of the upper decks. On the return trip to Fort Lauderdale, a dinner buffet is served. Once the ship sets sail there are plenty of things to do while journeying into international waters. Most excitingly, a fare not only includes the breakfast and dinner buffets, but it also includes all drinks... all day. Yes, all the alcohol guests could probably ever want. The game room has everything from Dance Dance Revolution to old-school Donkey Kong and Pac-Man, to Wii systems and ping-pong and fooseball tables. The movie room shows newly released DVD movies. For those into different kinds of games, the on-ship casino might be more up your alley (once the ship hits international waters, of course). If limbo and dance contests are more your style, the
top deck is quite the party. There Spencer Del, a Bahamian you can lay out on deck chairs student studying at UM, said IF YOU GO by the pool while sipping your that the food is the one of the drinks and taking in the sunbiggest reasons everyone should FEES: $129.99 per person shine to the sounds of a DJ. check out the Bahamas. Although there are a few re“You get seafood here in SPECIALS: Book before Nov. 15 laxing lounges around the ship, Miami, but they don’t really and get $50 off per couple. Sail travelers also have the option of cook it right,” Del said. “It’s way free the month of your birthday getting a cabin for the day (costs better in the Bahamas. People and just pay port fees (around around $55 dollars extra) to store should start with the conch salbelongings or nap. ad.” (Note: A tour bus driver on $40). Once the ship reaches Free the island said that conch salad Port on Grand Bahama Island, is actually an aphrodisiac. Do MORE INFORMATION AND there are a number of options. with that information what you BOOKING: discoverycruiseline. For those who have no idea will). com/home/day_cruise where to begin in the Bahamas, Aside from the seafood, Discovery is kind enough to UM alumna Kere Blair highly EDITOR’S NOTE: Discovery Cruise provide organized excursion oprecommends visiting the BahaLine provided Jenna King’s trip tions for your convenience (for mas as a quick getaway from free of charge. an extra fee, of course). demanding courses and hectic One excursion includes schedules. transportation to a beach resort “It’s a fantastic way to that boasts one of the largest get away from the stresses of pools on the island (it also has a pretty sweet water slide school,” Blair said. “I had a great time. I thought it was and jet ski rentals), and then a ferry ride to local shops beautiful and I love the Bahamas. I don’t really gamble, so where you can see the famous straw markets (think Ba- I just drank, ate and was merry.” hamian Chinatown). Other excursion options include a beach-only trip and a guided and narrated sightseeing Jenna King may be contacted at jking@themiamihurricane.com. tour of the city. ILLUSTRATION BY TIFFANY AGAM, DESIGN BY ALLISON GOODMAN
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BLOOD BATH: GWAR’s “Flattus Maximus” performs at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee. Flattus Maximus is said to “only eat vegetarians.” BY CAROLINE HELMERS CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
Metal legends GWAR tore through South Florida on their recent tour promoting their new album, “Bloody Pit of Horror.” Known for their outrageous stage presence, the band brought their graphic performance to Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale on Thursday. With three support bands in tow, the venue was packed with people, noise and sweat. Starting the night was Mobile Death Camp, an Ohio band specializing in a mix of thrash metal and punk. The band did a solid job of warming the crowd up while people started filling the venue. After a blistering set, local Florida band Infernaeon took the stage. A rather odd choice for a support band came up next with the Casualties. The aging street punk band, complete with mohawks and shotgun shell belts, took the stage before GWAR, and it seemed that many people were there specifically for them. Their set was fast-paced and loud, with the crowd 8
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moshing and chanting along to every song. Blazing through their last song, they cleared the stage for the much-anticipated set by GWAR. GWAR has made headlines because of their shows, and after their performance at Revolution, it’s easy to see why. To start off the show, two monsters stumbled around the stage, only to be decapitated by the members of GWAR. Fake blood sprayed into the audience, and the crowd went crazy. The only breaks taken were in between a few songs, in which they disemboweled Sarah Palin and Lady Gaga. Blood and slime covered the walls of Revolution, and no one was safe from being sprayed with fluids during the encore. GWAR remains a standout shock band, and their shows are nothing less than extraordinary. They’re sure to be back next year in support of another comedic metal album. Caroline Helmers may be contacted at chelmers@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Seminoles spear Canes in blowout game Orange and green completely outplayed BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
As the Miami Hurricanes walked past a barren student section to sing the alma mater, Florida State stood at midfield soaking in its 45-17 win. The Seminoles stood on top of the “U” insignia, symbolizing their victory over the Hurricanes. Florida State senior linebacker Kendall Smith picked a up piece of the turf to bring home to the Seminoles’ “Sod Cemetery,” a place where the Noles (5-1,3-0) keep chunks of grass to symbolize their victory in big road games. The plastic bag of turf was transferred over to Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher, who trotted across the field into the tunnel after receiving a Gatorade bath. The Seminoles owned Sun Life Stadium. “I’m not going to sugarcoat it. We just got our butts kicked tonight,” said Shannon, who is 2-2 against FSU. The two losses were both at home. “It’s my fault as a coach at the University of Miami. I don’t blame the kids. I didn’t get them ready for the situation of playing in a game like this.” It was the first time in the UM/ FSU series since 1976 that legendary coach Bobby Bowden wasn’t on the sidelines for the Noles. Bowden’s career record against the Canes was 14-21. Fisher’s record stands at 1-0. Saturday night also happened to be his birthday, and he could not have hoped for a more satisfying present. Shannon called this game “embarrassing” for the fans. “I’m not going to make any excuses,” Shannon said. “We didn’t tackle very well. The offensive line and defensive line didn’t do anything tonight, and that was the key to the
game. They just dominated both lines of scrimmage.” It was only the second time in the last 11 games that the margin of victory was more than eight points between the two rivals. The Hurricanes allowed 471 total yards, including 298 yards rushing. Never in the history of Miami football have the Canes allowed a run longer than 83 yards until Saturday night in front of a national audience. FSU sophomore running back Chris Thompson put the icing on Fisher’s cake with his 90-yard run in the fourth quarter. Miami’s defense struggled to keep Florida State out of the end zone. “We have to get off the field, we can’t let them score,” senior captain Colin McCarthy said. “They ran the ball down our throats and we failed to do anything about it. It hurts. It really does hurt.” The offense had its woes too. Junior quarterback Jacory Harris was 19-for-47 with 225 yards. With the Canes down early, he had to play catch-up ball throughout the entire game. Harris averaged less than five yards per completion. The Noles have now won three straight in Miami for the first time since winning eight in a row from 1963-74. The orange and green were out played in every facet of the game. “They just out-executed us,” junior linebacker Sean Spence said. “They executed their game plan, did what they wanted to. They just f lat outplayed us from the first quarter to the fourth.” Lelan Ledoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.
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CANES FROM PAGE 1 But how does that happen? Aside from Ohio State, a nonconference opponent whose only tie to Miami stems from the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, this was the game of the year. “It’s not a travesty,” Shannon said. “We just got beat tonight. Florida State beat us tonight. We got beat tonight up front and it’s my fault as a coach.” He’s right to an extent. FSU dominated on all cylinders: Sophomore Greg Reid and the other kick returners averaged 36 yards. Junior running back Jermaine Thomas scored three touchdowns. A defense that forced six turnovers at Clemson and held its own against the Buckeyes found itself getting torn apart by offensive coordinator James Coley. Despite Saturday night’s result, the Canes can still reach the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game for the first time since joining the league in 2004. The Seminoles could very well find themselves in a rematch when December rolls around and a plane ticket to Charlotte is punched. Things were so bad Saturday night that even the Gators’ second
consecutive loss, a 33-29 heartbreaker to Louisiana State, couldn’t make up for a disastrous showing on national television. Youth hasn’t been used as an excuse this season. The same should be said for the pressure put on players by the fans. That comes with the territory of playing for the University of Miami football program. With such an established history, it’s expected. Former players (and NFL greats) like Michael Irvin and Andre Johnson proclaimed, “It’s all about the U” in a pre-game video shown on the jumbotron. At the time, it pumped up the crowd of 75,115. Those infamous teams and players seem like generations ago. The fact remains that the U is still not quite back. The program may have “invented” swagger, but current students wouldn’t know. It’s been so long. Christina De Nicola may be contacted at cdenicola@themiamihurricane.com.
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Dear V: If it makes him happy, can it be that bad? less back to a friendship that is stable. As a boyfriend, he was one of the best things that ever happened to me, and he destroyed me in a two-minute phone conversation. Now, I’m at a loss for words. Thoughts? Any ideas for how I can get better?
Dear V, A couple weeks before school started, the most significant boyfriend in my life broke up with me. We decided to remain friends even though it was going to take some time for me to recover from this. Recently, he’s started seeing someone else. None of this would be so bad if it wasn’t for the fact that he acts like everything is OK, like nothing bad ever happened. We’ve had a few conversations in which I’ve expressed my feelings and heartbreak. Yet, when we’re not behind closed doors, his actions don’t show his comprehension. I’ve accepted that things are over between us, but I’m having some trouble letting go. It’s so bad that I’ve agreed to still be friends with him just because it makes him happy. For the first time in my life, a guy’s happiness has superseded my own. His very existence is eating me from the inside out. I’m doing nothing about it because as long as he’s happy, I can find some satisfaction in that. I want to let go. I want to knee him in the balls, but I can’t bring myself to follow through. Before we started dating, we were really good friends. If I can’t have him as a significant other, I still want to be friends. I just don’t see how things can go back to the way they were, much
Trying to be the Heroine My Heroine, This is an issue that people face far too often. Individuals put their needs to the wayside in order to appeal to the one that they desire, consciously or subconsciously. I can personally attest to suffering from such predicaments in the past. No one is immune from this act of “selflessness.” No one. I use this term selflessness very loosely. Rather then the typical denotations of the word, I think of it more in terms of its construct. You are thinking of yourself far less than one should. My best remedy for such an ailment would involve quitting him cold-turkey, so to speak. You seem to be at a state where you have a vested interest in his life; however, it’s time to reclaim your own. I know that simply cutting such an integral component of your everyday life out seems like a harsh request,
but it will allow you to see that life continues beyond his realm. And keep in mind, this removal is not necessarily permanent. Once you have taken the time to focus on your own well-being, which hopefully includes dating, your own personal ambitions as well as a more “selfish” outlook that doesn’t involve seeking any opportunity to be present in his life, then you can eventually let him back in to your world, if you so chose. This question you ask poses multiple micro-questions within it. However, the main point I want to stress is not how to exist in a world where the person you long for coexists with you but, rather, how to exist in the world where a relationships is simply a ‘value add’ rather then a “raison d’etre” (reason for existence). My best suggestion holds firm: A bit of separation will a go a long way for you. Please consider, V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane.com or follow V on Twitter at @Dear_V.
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