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STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929
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STICKS AND STONES CYBER-BULLYING HURTS JUST AS MUCH AS THE REAL DEAL PAGE 8
SEASON OF SOUNDS FESTIVAL MIAMI RETURNS TO THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC PAGE 11
BRING ON THE NOLES HURRICANES TAKE ON FSU THIS SATURDAY PAGE 15
Old habits might make studying harder BY LAURA EDWINS | MANAGING EDITOR ALEXANDRA LEON | NEWS EDITOR
t’s that time of the semester again. Midterms are looming, papers are piling up and all that procrastination is starting to take a toll. For many, this has been the week from hell. Somewhere out there, students that do all their required reading and finish essays days in advance must exist, but procrastination is a temptation that everyone succumbs to at one time or another. Sometimes the magnetic pull of Facebook, friends or TV is just too powerful to resist, but too much procrastination can be a slippery slope.
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“I end up studying the day before because I feel like it’s hard to retain knowledge before that,” said senior Steven Levy, who is majoring in motion pictures and psychology. Levy has spent the last week preparing for two tests, working on a Photoshop project and editing video. Although he has so many assignments for the week, he did not start working on them until this weekend. According to Levy, one of the reasons why students wait until the last minute to study for tests is because of the way they have been taught since elementary school. Students in college are unmotivated to really learn subjects that are not related to their major. SEE PROCRASTINATION, PAGE 4
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Alternative modes of travel Students scoot and zoom to class
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BY JASMINE HENDERSON CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
With so many different buildings spread across campus, the average Cane covers a lot of ground in a full day with class, jobs, extra-curricular activities and just time hanging out with friends. Students rush from one place to the next, mostly on foot, but some find more efficient ways of traveling throughout campus. The most popular traveling mechanism is the bicycle, which is also conveniently provided by the bookstore for purchase. However, there are some students that prefer a more unconventional way for going the distance. Senior Steven Stuts has to travel a long distance to class every morning since he lives in the University Village apartments. To save time, the vocal performance major rides his Trikke, a three-wheeled scooter that utilizes side-to-side movement to propel forward. Stuts’ parents bought him the Trikke eight years ago and he decided to bring it to campus last year. “I just got tired of waiting on the shuttles,” Stuts said. “I thought, why not have some fun while going to class. I just figured it would be fun to bring.” The New York native does have a car, but the only time he isn’t on his scooter is when it’s raining. According to Stuts, it is not only fun to ride, but it also provides a great workout for the legs and upper body. Stuts loves riding around campus on his Trikke and especially loves the reactions from other students when they ask how to ride it or when they jump out of the way and stare. “People are like ‘what’s that?’ or ‘that’s awesome,’” Stuts said. Junior Alex Locust gets some of the same reactions. Instead of a Trikke, Locust’s choice of travel is to roller blade. Locust was born with only one leg, so he uses crutches to get around campus, although he said he would rather skate when weather permits. Since he is a psychology major, Locust has classes in the Flipse Building, which is attached to the Ponce Parking Garage, as well as a few night classes. Like Stuts, Locust grew tired of 2
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SPEED RACER: Senior Steven Stuts, a vocal performance major, rides his Trikke to class. Stuts’ three-wheeled scooter is just one option students have for transportation across campus. waiting on the shuttle. “I like it because I control when I get back and forth,” Locust said. Even though Locust gets where he’s going faster, he’s still aware of reactions of passers by as he zooms by. “I am always afraid that I’ll run into people. I don’t want to be that guy that runs over people,” he said. Even some freshmen have quickly caught on to the added punctuality and fun that comes with replacing feet for wheels. When freshmen friends Dante’ Charles, Eric Peterson and Richard Tema went shopping and came across some Razor scooters, typically ridden by grade schoolers, they decided to put an end to their tiresome walks on campus for good. The trio met at the
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start of this school year and share a tower in Stanford Residential College. Ever since the purchase of the scooters they’ve been hooked. “I don’t know what walking feels like anymore,” Peterson joked. The three have made a name for themselves as they swiftly scoot through campus and they eventually came up with the name Scoot Phi Scoot, as a play off of the fraternities they’d seen on campus, equipped with a Facebook group page and over one hundred fans. They not only appreciate getting around campus faster, but also have fun doing it. All three proclaim the scooters to be their primary source of transportation. “When we’re not on the scooters people ask where they are,”
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Tema said. Many might wonder, why scooters? According to Scoot Phi Scoot, skateboards are too unstable and bikes are too big. The twowheeled glider is just enough for the guys which are new to the campus. With just one kick, they’re on their way. Like Stuts and Locust, the men of Scoot Phi Scoot’s main concern is getting where they need to be on time, but doing it an unconventional way to add a little fun to the day. “[Riding the Trikke] keeps me entertained while going to class and the reactions from people keep me entertained too,” Stuts said. Jasmine Henderson may be contacted at jhenderson@themiamihurricane.com.
William McAuliffe gives his stance on music piracy. Do you agree? Read his column online. Steve Pierre and Justin Antweil asked fellow students who is the UM football team’s biggest rival. Watch their video Speak Up. Grier Clark has a profile on the Emerging Green Builders, a student organization revolving around green architecture. Subscribe for the e-mail edition of the newspaper at www. themiamihurricane. com/subscribe.
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Six sororities stroll off for a cause Dancing to raise funds for charity BY REBECCA ZIMMER STAFF NEWS WRITER
A new competition featuring synchronized dancing will take place Friday night as a way to strengthen ties between traditional Greek sororities and the historically black and Hispanic Greeks. The first Panhellenic Strolloff will involve six competing sororities- Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Phi Epsilon, Delta Gamma, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Zeta Tau Alpha. Hosted by the fraternity Sigma Lambda Beta, the event will take place Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Rathskeller. “We decided to have this event as a way to bring organizations together that don’t usually come together,” said Luis Sierra, vice president of programming and chair of the strolloff. “We thought it was something good and something else to foster the Greek community.” The University of Florida has successfully put on this event for the past two years and now the Betas at UM are planning on making this an annual event. Strolling is a ritualistic type of dance in which members perform a synchronized dance typically in a straight line of four to eight members. There are many versions of how strolling originated, one of which dates back to the slave era in America. When slaves would attempt to escape, they would form a single file line, each person stepping into the exact footprint of the person ahead, so it would appear as if only one slave had escaped. Strolling was introduced to colleges by black Greek organizations in the early 20th century. Today it is often referred to as “party walking” because of the forward movement through a club, with members performing the same dance moves in a line with a lot of repetition. The moves are very deliberate with high energy.
This form of dance carries a sense of pride among the black and Hispanic Greek community. By teaching the historically white sororities to stroll, the Betas are teaching them about their past while enabling them to take part in their future. “It is a medium to bring people together in a social environment,” said Miguel Velasco, vice president of communications for Beta. “If the girls see other fraternities or sororities stepping or strolling in the UC breezeway, they can plug in their iPod and join in. It’s a good way to promote relationships with other Greeks and just get out there and have fun.” Unity is stressed among the Greek community; however, it is not often that members of sororities and fraternities get involved outside of their council. UM has four different councils, each fraternity and sorority belonging to one. The Interfraternity Council (IFC) has 13 members, six of which have houses on campus; the Multiethnic Greek Council (MGC) has three fraternities and two sororities; the National Panhellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) has four sororities and four fraternities each that are rooted in African-American culture; and the Panhellenic Association consists of seven sororities which all have suites in the Panhellenic Building. “We hope to bring members of different councils together through this experience,” Sierra said. “People don’t think that mainstream and minority Greeks have a lot in common, but we’re all Greek.” Admission fees are $10 per person participating in the stroll, with four to eight people per team. Attendees can get in for free. All of the money that will be earned, through admissions fees as well as donations, will be donated to the winning sorority’s philanthropy. The Betas hope to raise $500 and bring awareness to the different causes that each sorority supports. Judges of this event are still being finalized and will be an-
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COME TOGETHER: The Delta Delta Delta sorority practices its strolloff routine in its Panhellenic suite Sunday. The first Panhellenic Strolloff, which will include five other sororities, will take place Friday. nounced in the beginning of the week. The sororities of the Panhellenic Association are very excited about participating in the strolloff and have been practicing for the past two weeks in preparation. Each sorority will have a maximum of five minutes to stroll, with no limit on the number of songs they can use. “We’re going to come up with new and unique ways to collaborate in the future,” said Steven Sainvil, vice president of finance for Beta. “This is the first of many great things to come.” Rebecca Zimmer may be contacted at rzimmer@themiamihurricane.com.
IF YOU GO WHAT: First Annual Panhellenic Strolloff WHEN: Friday at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The Rathskeller ADMISSION: Free for attendees; $10 for each sorority member participating. Donations will be accepted and will fund the winning sorority’s philanthropy. Check out THEMIAMIHURRICANE. COM after Friday night to watch LINDSAY OLIVER’S coverage of the STROLLOFF.
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PROCRASTINATION FROM PAGE 1 “The way our education system works, we learn for a test, so once it’s over we forget that information and make room for the new information,” Levy said. In some cases, a deadline helps students focus and stay on task, but walking the fine line between rushing to finish a project last minute and setting responsible deadlines is a skill that must be mastered. “I’ve always been someone that enjoys the pressure of having a time limit,” said senior Drew Spears, another motion pictures major. “I do feel the stress, but I always end up getting my work done. I work best when I do it shortly before deadline.” Everyone has individualized study skills and different ways of getting work done, but recent studies have shown that some of the old tried-and-true methods that many students swear by are actually ineffective. “The best way for me to study is going to the second floor of the library. It’s quieter than the first floor, but not as quiet as the stacks which are creepy,” said sophomore Cassandra Pino, a biology major. That old standby, the special nook in the library or the study room in the dorm might not be the best place to get work done. In one 1978 study, psychologists found that college students who studied a list of 40 vocabulary words in two different rooms tested higher
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than students who studied the words twice in the same room. The brain makes subconscious associations between what is being studied at the time and the surrounding environment. The more associations the brain is forced to make with a specific piece of information, the more chances a student has of remembering it. Associating the New Deal with a roommate’s music is good, but then associating the New Deal again with the sound of the wind blowing through the trees by the lake gives the brain another path to remember it by. “I make a lot of flash cards and I have to listen to Jack Johnson,” Pino said. “That’s what makes me remember things.” Holing up in the stacks might be an effective way to cram at the last minute, but for information that has to be retained, studying it in more than one location will improve the brain’s chances at real retention. Another classic study strategy, setting aside one day for just one subject, may be doing more harm than good. Switching between different types of material, from reviewing notes, to reading, to practicing a new language, leaves a deeper impression on the brain than concentrating on just one thing at a time. Musicians and athletes use this trick every day: they practice one skill, like doing
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scales or lifting weights, and then switch to another during their practice routine. Another often overlooked factor is the time of day a student studies. According to a study by the Association of American Publishers, getting done earlier in the evening, between 6 p.m. and midnight, increases the student’s likelihood of getting an A twice as much. Part of college culture is doing work late at night, which is a time when a lot of students are most productive. Successful preparation for school includes knowing what time of day is best for each individual student. “I like to work late at night or early in the morning before an assignment is due because I feel that it is a tranquil time with the least amount of distraction,” Spears said. For most keeping up with schoolwork simply means staying organized. Whether a student is a die hard procrastinator or a workaholic, everyone still has due dates to keep track of. “I think I’m less stressed by being organized, because I have everything planned out,” Pino said. “It’s definitely better for my sanity.” Laura Edwins may be contacted at ledwins@ themiamihurricane.com and Alexandra Leon may be contacted at aleon@themiamihurricane. com.
Tips to break the procrastination cycle - Figure out what time of day you work best and do your most important tasks then. - Break big projects, long papers and group projects into smaller, more manageable chunks throughout the day. - When you start to feel distracted make a rule that you’re not allowed to move out of chair or surf the net until you finish that chapter. - Take yourself out for a special lunch after midterms, but if you don’t earn the reward, don’t take it.
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ICEE machine delayed Slushie setback saddens students BY NICOLETTE ROQUE ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
Students and faculty were disappointed to find that the much-anticipated ICEE machines were not installed in the campus convenience store Monday. As promised in the UFirst campaign, Student Government (SG) worked with Auxiliary Services to bring ICEEs to UM, but an installation snag is making students wait a little longer. The unanticipated setback had SG officers scrambling for answers to offer the disgruntled masses. An electrical issue set back the delivery date for the machines. However, the project’s kinks were resolved promptly and the machines are due to be installed this Thursday with a launch plan for Friday. “Unfortunately, they did not complete the electrical [work] Friday afternoon, so it was completed [Monday] morning,” said Ana Alvarez from Dining Services. “This caused the delay, although I do not expect it to be delayed much longer.” The project, one of SG’s many initiatives to improve campus life, has become popular via the group’s Facebook page, receiving many “Likes” and arousing comments from excited students.
“I’m excited for the project,” junior Michael Kaplan said. “I’ve always needed a place nearby to get my slushie on, and now I found that magical place, and it is right here on campus.” The ICEE machines will be installed in the C-Store and will feature flavors including blue raspberry, coke and red cherry. After a vote on The Miami Hurricane Web site, pink lemonade was chosen as the fourth ICEE flavor available in the C-Store. “I can’t wait until they’re installed,” freshman Lina Rodriguez said. “Nothing like a cherry ICEE on a hot day!” Though many students are disappointed about the machines’ absence this week, the enthusiasm runs high. “[The ICEE machines] are the highlight of my semester,” junior Jenessy Rodriguez said. Student government assures students that the delay was unforeseen, but that the project will be well worth the wait. “I apologize for the inconvenience. As you can imagine, any time we are dealing with a construction project, we are bound to run into some obstacles along the way,” Alvarez said. “I know how patient everyone has been through this process.” Follow SG on Facebook and Twitter (UMiamiSG) for updates and visit the SG Web site at www.miami.edu/SG. Nicolette Roque may be contacted at nroque@ themiamihurricane.com.
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BRAIN FREEZE: Sophomore Sneha Lalla enjoys a blue raspberry Gourmet Ice, similar to ICEEs. The ICEE machines will be installed at the C-store Thursday. October 7 - October 10, 2010
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Share your hair CARE FOR OTHERS WITH YOUR HAIR: Alexandria Rivard gets her hair cut by Enrique of Enrique Natural Color and Cuts, a local salon, at the Volunteer LINK semiannual Locks of Love event Wednesday afternoon. LINK brings professional hairdressers to campus every year to give haircuts. Female students were able to get their hair cut for $15, and men for $10. Haircuts were free for students willing to donate six or more inches of hair to Locks of Love, an organization which uses hair donations to make wigs for children with cancer. The event will also take place Thursday in UC Ballroom B from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. RACHEL STEINHAUSER // The Miami Hurricane
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NEWS BRIEFS WALK FOR MYELOMA
FREE FLU SHOTS
The Miami Heat has partnered with the Walk for Myeloma and is offering regular season tickets to all registered walkers. The sixth-annual walk will take place Sunday at 10 a.m. on campus. For more information, e-mail lta.umwalk@gmail. com.
All students and University of Miami employees are now able to get free flu shots at the Health Center. A valid Cane Card is required.
TEXT THE UNITED WAY Support the United Way anytime between Oct. 6 and Oct. 9 by texting “MIA” to 864833. Make a $5 donation to help Team UM United Way 2010 reach its goal. Reply “YES” to confirm the donation.
CHANGE IN WELLNESS CENTER GUEST POLICY Effective Monday, students who want to bring a guest to the Wellness Center at the current $5 rate must purchase a guest pass at least one day in advance. Guests brought in on the same day will be charged $10. The policy change is aimed at discouraging outsiders from approaching UM students and asking to be signed in as a guest.
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PARKING METER ENFORCEMENT EXTENDED Beginning Monday, motorists will need to pay for on-street parking meters until midnight, including Sundays, when they park in the City of Coral Gables. Parking enforcement will also be in effect on Sundays from 9 a.m. until midnight. The extended hours will also affect UM campus meters located on Stanford Drive, Dickinson Drive, Pavia Street and San Amaro Drive. All other meters on campus will not be affected by this change.
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If you could have the dining hall serve one food, what would it be?
ARYANA MOHTASHAM Junior “Kebabs.”
MEERA KHAN Freshman “Sushi.”
KUNAL HINGORANI Freshman “Schwarmas.”
RAHUL MAHESHWARI Junior “Deep-fried panda.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. Check out video Speak Ups at themaimihurricane.com. compiled by
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Cyber-bullying is unacceptable After his intimate encounter circulated all over the Internet, Rutgers freshman Tyler Clementi jumped from the George Washington Bridge into the Hudson River two weeks ago. Clementi’s roommate used a camera to stream Tyler’s personal moment with another guy live on the Internet. His roommate tweeted, “Roommate asked for the room till midnight. I went into Molly’s room and turned on my webcam. I saw him making out with a dude. Yay.” Unfortunately, this is just one example of the ubiquitous incivility that has developed from modern technology. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death among children and young adults between the ages of 10 and 24. In fact, five teenagers killed themselves after being physically or verbally assaulted
for being gay in September. The suicides of Tyler Clementi, 18, Billy Lucas, 15, Asher Brown, 13, Justin Aaberg, 15, and Seth Walsh, 13, have brought attention to cyber-bullying in the United States. Raising questions about online freedom and digital ethics, these heartbreaking tragedies make us wonder: what should the punishment be for humiliating someone through the Internet? In our “viral generation,” we must understand that the Internet has heightened the potential for embarrassment for an individual. As we know, the intimate aspects of our private lives made public can be devastating. Cyber-attacks can reach such an extensive audience in a short amount of time that it can inf lict severe mental and emotional pain. Online communication has become a reality for both children and adults. The virtual world is becoming
just as credible as personal interaction. The consequences of cyber-bullying, however, still tend to be disregarded and ignored by older generations. It is now time for both young and old generations to stop and think about the repercussions of our actions on the Web. There are no rules that tell us how to use the Internet, but we must use our best judgment and know when to draw the line. A number of celebrities have raised awareness by speaking out about this issue. TV host Ellen Degeneres states in her blog, “We have an obligation to change this. There are messages everywhere that validate this kind of bullying and taunting and we have to make it stop. We can’t let intolerance and ignorance take another kid’s life.” Some people consider suicide threats a cry for
attention, but we must take it seriously and be active about it. If you know that material is posted about someone or hear information beforehand, it is crucial that you take responsibility and speak up. Bigotry and cruelty should have no place in our schools or communities, let alone the Internet. Schools should discuss cyber-bullying with their students, set up stronger policies and organize awareness programs. Not only do we need to teach children how to lead their private and public lives, but also how cyber-bullying can drastically haunt a victim’s life. As we continue to live our lives on the Web, we must take digital privacy crimes more seriously before it continues to take more lives. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
YoUniversity of Miami: looking good, feeling good t seems like a daily occurrence to turn on the news and hear an article about how obesity is beginning to sweep America, especially the younger generations. Living in Miami, EVAN PESKIN SENIOR however, goes hand COLUMNIST in hand with bathing suits, T-shirts, shorts and even shorter skirts (Hallelujah), and therefore, people make it their job to keep themselves fit. A recent article in TIME Magazine linked obesity and depression, noting how a sedentary lifestyle limits opportunities, impedes social interactions and makes life more difficult in general. I think the philosopher Marcus Cicero had it right when he said, “it is exercise
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alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor.” We go to school to exercise our brain, but by also keeping our body healthy, we ensure a healthier, happier tomorrow. Staying in shape is treated almost as a chore by some, who force themselves to go to the gym three times a week, work out quickly and leave, all without a proper routine or forward progress. This is an atrocious mentality! While I’m personally fond of our Wellness Center, there are tons of ways to keep active without ever picking up a barbell. Yoga is a superb manner to train both your mind and body. It is also is a trend that’s sweeping the nation, and before every guy dismisses the idea, after attending that class you get a true portrayal of just how f lexible a girl can really be. Running and swimming are classics,
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and require no real equipment except a pair of shoes or a swimsuit. Even participating in a pick-up game on the IM fields once a week will do wonders for your physique, whether your passion is soccer, basketball, or even ultimate Frisbee. Have a significant other? Some “alone time” burns calories, works a wide range of muscle groups, and leaves us all a little happier. Keeping in shape is important for every single individual, and whether we reach this goal by going to the gym, hiking, running marathons, or mud wrestling, the effort you put in today will come back to you as reward tomorrow. You’ll look better, feel healthier, and be an improved, fitter you! Evan Peskin is a junior pre-med psychology. He may be contacted at epeskin@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Michael Perchick, Contributing Columnist
Tea Party ideas not holding water ith Election Day inching closer, a wave of Tea Partiers has been trying to send their message out. Having been around since 2009 JOANELLE and heavily backed NAVARRO by Sarah Palin, this CONTRIBUTING group of hard-core COLUMNIST conservatives has suddenly gained the upper hand in the Republican primaries. Representing a minority of the GOP, it hopes to help overtake the majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. One Tea Party proponent who’s been thrust into the spotlight recently is Christine O’Donnell, a Senate hopeful from Delaware. O’Donnell has quite a controversial past. Once a self-ascribed practitioner of witchcraft, she does not support abortions, except in the case of endangerment to the mother. Even in this case, she believes the family of the mother has the right to choose who should survive, the mother or the unborn child. Even more astoundingly, she has amassed more money from outside her state than within. Perhaps her own state does not like her?
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The Democratic Party has been working hard against this recent movement. A rally involving liberal groups like unions, environmentalists and peace activists was held at the Lincoln Memorial on Oct. 2. The rally was held in support of progressive causes and to prove that progressives, not the Tea Party, are the majority. Even President Obama has joined the movement against the Tea Party by holding backyard discussions in various cities across the country. This movement isn’t just harmful to the Democratic Party though: Even the GOP has started to worry about the Tea Party. GOP-backed candidates are losing support in primaries, and with these Tea Party candidates running in the general election, the GOP faces losing votes from independents. The Tea Party movement is a hassle in an election in which the Democrats need to keep a majority to get anything done. If the Republicans succeed in overtaking the legislative branch, expect situations where everyone within the GOP is against one another. Joanelle Navarro is a freshman majoring in journalism. She may be contacted a jnavarro@ themiamihurricane.com.
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wo years ago, Barack Obama was elected to the presidency behind a wave of anti-Bush sentiment and a “Yes We Can” attitude. But as I sit here today, nearly two years after his to office, it’s tough to wonder if Obama’s campaign was nothing more MICHAEL than a fancy YouTube video PERCHICK starring Will.I.Am. CONTRIBUTING Last year, I penned an arCOLUMNIST ticle for The Miami Hurricane, questioning Obama’s credentials for winning the Nobel Peace Prize. Now it’s time to pen an article questioning his credentials for the presidency... again. The economy is still in shambles, the war is still going on, and all this “bi-partisanship” that was promised to us during any one of Obama’s seemingly endless string of campaign speeches has proven to be no more than hollow words. A recent poll by the Rasmussen Reports showed that the amount of Americans who identify themselves as Democrats has hit a record low... for the second straight month. Only 34.6 percent of American adults consider themselves “Democrats,” a startling seven percent drop from when Obama was elected in Nov. 2008. So I challenge everyone: Republican, Democrat or Libertarian, to ask themselves, “What has Obama actually accomplished over the past two years?” We’ve had an oil spill that took seemingly forever to clean up. Also, early predictions show the GOP making up serious ground for the midterm elections next month- as much of an indictment on Obama as the individual Democratic state leaders. So what does this all mean for Obama’s chances in 2012? Well, nothing right now. Two years is still a long time in the political landscape, and if the economy can begin to start showing more (okay, any) signs of life, Obama may be able to salvage his presidency. But there’s no more Rahm Emanuel to fire off snarky remarks. And Nancy Pelosi, his closest ally, is as respected as a Nickelback fan at an AC/DC concert. The point is, just saying “Yes We Can,” doesn’t mean you will. And so far, Obama hasn’t. So I ask, before you go to the polls next month: Is Obama really the best America has to offer? I think not, and eventually so will you. Michael Perchick is a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism and political science. He may be contacted at mperchick@themiamihurricane.com.
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Get your dance on! Check out the first annual Panhellenic Strolloff, hosted by Sigma Lambda Beta, on Friday at 7:30-10 p.m. at the Rathskeller.
Festival Miami FESTIVAL MIAMI WHEN: Oct. 8-30, with performances at varying times (usually 8 p.m.). WHERE: Most will take place on campus in either the Gusman Concert Hall or Clarke Recital Hall.
Fresh performances come to Frost BY DAVID SARGENT STAFF EDGE WRITER
Festival Miami, the annual concert series hosted by the Frost School of Music, kicks off Friday bringing an eclectic mixture of style, culture and world-class talent to the University of Miami campus all this month. Running from Oct. 8-30, Festival Miami will present 20 concerts in Maurice Gusman Concert Hall and the Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall featuring styles ranging from Latin, pop and Motown to classical, jazz and bluegrass. Featured artists will come from across the world to perform, as well from within UM’s own Frost School of Music faculty and students. Many of the performers will also be holding master classes available for any student to attend. “For students, they get to roll out of bed, walk across campus
and see a world-class concert,” said Shelly Berg, dean of the Frost School of Music, adding that many of the concerts are free or discounted for students. Sophomore Jason Mulligan, who is majoring in music theory and composition, is excited about seeing some of the diverse talent. “[One visiting composer] has his masters from Julliard, is the composer in residence for the Chicago Symphony and works a night job as a DJ,” Mulligan said. Other artists include a Grammy Award-winning folk violinist, a long-established South Florida dance company, a composer/guitarist for feature film scores and the writer of 54 No. 1 Motown hits for artists such as The Supremes and Marvin Gaye. “It’s a great way to find what you like,” said Berg, whose hopes for the festival are two-fold. “I also want [music] students to be in real-world situations." Berg excitedly described a planned
concert where classically trained students will be playing Afro-Cuban music. Traditionally, Festival Miami has brought a wide variety of musical styles and talents to UM. “There’s a little bit of everything for everyone,” said Mariane Mijares, director of events for the Frost School of Music, “One show has student musicians being judged by professional musicians… like 'American Idol.'” The concert series, which has run annually since 1984 and has brought hundreds of renowned performers to the UM campus, takes over a year to plan and is programmed by faculty from every department in the Frost School. This Friday, Festival Miami opens in Gusman Hall with the Frost Symphony Orchestra, Frost Chorale and award-winning opera soprano and UM alumna Sandra Lopez. David Sargent may be contacted at dsargent@ themiamihurricane.com.
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COST: General admission ticket prices vary from $25-$65, but student admission is discounted or free for some concerts. INFO: Log onto festivalmiami.com, or call the ticket hotline at 305-2844940. FRIDAY’S KICKOFF EVENT: “Transcendence: Sandra Lopez” in the Gusman Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Lopez will perform with the Frost Chorale and the Frost Symphony Orchestra.
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Comedians of ‘Chelsea Lately’ to perform Friday BY NICK MASLOW OF THE STAFF
You can’t miss Brad Wollack. He’s the dude with the bushy red ‘fro who cracks those unforgettable one-liners as part of Chelsea Handler’s roundtable of smart asses on “Chelsea Lately,” E!’s high-rated late-night giggle fest. And this Friday, Brad will take center stage at The Fillmore Miami Beach- just one of his stops on the “Comedians of Chelsea Handler” stand-up WOLLACK comedy tour. In a phone interview, Brad dished all of the deets on Miami’s naughtiest night of comedy and the hilarious vodka-loving Chelsea Handler. The Miami Hurricane: The other day I saw a sketch that you were in with your wife. Is there anything off-limits for you? Brad Wollack: You saw the sketch. Clearly not! Honestly, the only thing that’s off-limits to me is Chelsea’s private life. Someone from TMZ this morn-
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ing, asking me to comment on something about Chelsea. I said, ‘That’s the only thing that’s off-limits. I won’t go there.’ TMH: What’s the premise for the “Comedians of Chelsea Lately” tour. Who created it? BW: That’s funny, Nick. We started doing different shows around LA, kind of like “The Writers of Chelsea Lately.” Everyone was like, ‘Oh, we should ask Chelsea if we can do a tour.” And everyone was too scared to ask, so finally one day I was in the office with Chelsea and our executive producer Tom and I said, ‘Hey guys, can we do a tour?’ Chelsea will take full credit and say it was her idea, but that was really the impetus for it- me confronting Chelsea. I wouldn’t take credit for the initial idea. It’s not really that original of an idea. It’s just, you know, who had the balls to say something to Chelsea? You can give me full credit for that. TMH: What’s the format for the tour? What can audiences expect? BW: The audience can expect a really great time. I’m not just saying that. No one has left complaining about the show. Basically, I’ll do 10 minutes at the top, then I’ll bring out the next comedian,
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come out in between, and [so forth]. Everyone performs about 25 minutes to a half hour. It’s really fun because it’s a way to see your favorite comedians from the roundtable, but in their own element, saying what they normally say. A lot of people don’t know our humor beyond the show. They just know our humor related to current pop culture topics, but they don’t realize that we actually have perspectives on a lot of other things too. TMH: Would you say it’s exponentially naughtier than the TV show? BW: Yeah, I would! Just thinking of my own material, hell yeah. I think it’s naughtier in the sense that you can use foul language, which we do on the show but it’s bleeped obviously. In terms of subject matter? Well, we get away with a lot on E! TMH: You’re a writer for the show, you’re on the show, and you tour for your standup performances. I’m interested, how do you juggle everything? BW: That’s a really good question. I’m not sure. It is a lot, plus I work for Chelsea’s production company. We develop shows and we’re always creating new shows and shooting pilots. We have a
new series coming out in March called “After Lately.” It’s kind of about our lives after the show. It’s really, really funny. For someone like me, who has been in entertainment for 12 years or so, this is kind of what you’ve built, hoped and worked for. And when it eventually happens, you don’t complain. You go with it and squeeze in as much as possible. I remember the lean times, when the phone didn’t ring and no one wanted anything to do with me. So that’s what keeps me going and I figure out ways to fit it all in. Plus, my wife likes to buy purses, so I have to work. Nick Maslow may be contacted at nmaslow@ themiamihurricane.com.
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MUSIC SPECIALTY: Matt Pond PA performs at the Harvest of Hope event on the St. Johns County Fairgrounds in St. Augustine, Fla. on March 14. harmonizes the other and accompanies the vocals. “Our lyrics reflect the coming and Indie music fans, you’re in for a going of seasons, the circumstances in treat. life that are beyond our control,” Pond As part of their fall tour, Matt Pond said. PA will be performing Erika Hutcheson, Thursday at Patio Jams Patio Jams chair, was from 12:15-1:30 p.m. on able to have mpPA perPATIOJAMS: the University Center paform for Patio Jams MATT Pond PA tio. through her summer job Hailing from New at a talent agency in AtYork, Matt Pond PA WHEN: Thursday, lanta. (mpPA) will be perform12:15-1:30 p.m. “I would go to difing their latest album, ferent concert venues and The Dark Leaves, as well WHERE: UC Patio Matt Pond PA happened as songs from previous to be playing one night,” works. Matt Pond, the Hutcheson said. “I really COST: Free lead singer of mpPA, said liked them. So I looked that they are going to play them up on MySpace, a bit of everything. asked them to play for “We’re going to play a variety of Patio Jams and they agreed.” songs and try to make it all fit together,” Sophomore Anthony Scarpulla Pond said. MpPA has been around for about looks forward to the Patio Jams perfor10 years, having released more than 10 mance. He first discovered mpPA searchalbums, and having one of their songs, ing through various music blogs such as “Champagne Supernova,” air on Fox’s Pitchfork and Sterogum. “I really like their music,” Scarhit series, “The O.C.”, a drama about a pulla said. “It’s down to earth and troubled Los Angeles teen who moves to something you can mellow down to.” high-class Orange County. BY LAURIE CHARLES CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
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Laurie Charles may be contacted at lcharles@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Going head-to-head with an in-state rival FSU and UM sure to put on a good show BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
There will be drama. This will be a heavyweight fight. One team will be walking off the field with bragging rights come Saturday night. There will be no sweet love for the No. 13 Miami Hurricanes (3-1, 1-0) nor the No. 23 Florida State Seminoles (4-1, 2-0) as this is one of the fiercest and greatest rivalries in all of college football. The teams will square off for their 55th meeting at 8 p.m. at Sun Life Stadium. “You throw everything out the window,” said Shannon, who is 2-1 against the Seminoles as a head coach. “It’s a respect factor. We respect them, they respect us, and we play that way.” Dating back to 1983, Miami and Florida State combined have more national titles than any other rivalry in the country. There is no love lost between these two teams as Miami has crushed Florida State’s national championship aspiration five times since 1987 and holds the all-time series record at 31-23. Last year’s game was an instant ESPN classic as the Hurricanes topped the Seminoles, 38-34. The game received a 5.9 Nielsen rating, which made it the secondmost watched regular season college football game in the history of ESPN, trailing the 2006 Miami and Florida State battle. It was junior quarterback Jacory Harris’ true coming out party. Harris completed 21-of-34 passes for two touchdowns and his 386 passing yards are the most all-time by a Miami player against Florida State. Harris lead the Canes to 21 fourthquarter points including the game-winning drive with 1:53 remaining. The Hurricanes’ defense had to stop the Noles five consecutive times within their own five-yard line. Miami was a Florida State dropped end zone pass away from losing the game. “As a defense, we held up,” said senior linebacker Colin McCarthy, referring to last year’s goal line stand. “The Miami and Florida State rivalry has always been full of great games. Ever since I have been
here, it has come down to the last drive. It is always fun and it’s always physical.” The last time the Seminoles played down at Sun Life Stadium, Florida State held off Miami, 41-39, in a rain-soaked game. Legendary head coach Bobby Bowden was on the sideline then, now he’ll be watching from his couch as he enjoys retirement. Bowden is the face of Florida State and coached there for 34 years and has the second-most wins in Division 1-A of all-time. Jimbo Fisher is now the head coach. The Hurricanes are eager to line up and hit the garnet and gold no matter who their coach is. “It’s a rivalry. You see these guys every year,” senior tackle Orlando Franklin said. “It’s a lot of trashing talking going on so everybody is pretty excited to get out there.” The Hurricanes defense created havoc last week against Clemson producing six turnovers. The Canes want to be prepared for Florida State as well. “We are not sleeping on this Florida State offense at all,” junior cornerback Brandon Harris said. “Every time I have played them they have given our defense trouble. It’s one of those games we are focused on and we know the tradition of the game.” On the offensive end, redshirt freshman Lamar Miller has a shoulder injury so look for sophomore Mike James and true freshman Storm Johnson to get some carries. Besides senior captain Leonard Hankerson making plays for Harris, the Hurricanes need another weapon receiving wise. Despite struggling this season, junior wide receiver Travis Benjamin, who has been dubbed the Seminole killer by his teams, has 414 all-purpose yards in two games against the Noles. “Everybody around here, that’s just one game we have to win, Florida State,” Benjamin said. “Everyone is hyped up. Anytime you go against a rival you just have to come out with a win, find a way to win.” Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.
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SEMINOLE SMACKDOWN: Fans bicker at the 2010 Florida State vs. University of Miami football game at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium.
IF YOU GO WHAT: No. 23 Florida State vs. No. 13 Miami WHERE: Sun Life Stadium WHEN: Saturday at 8 p.m. TV: ABC
This is the one “game I came here for... to beat the hell out of Florida State.
RADIO: 90.5 FM ATTIRE: “Orange out” in allorange gear
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Senior defends on field, scores in classroom Brittney Macdonald balances school, sports BY DAVID FURONES STAFF SPORTS WRITER
If you’re not at a Miami Hurricane soccer game, the next most likely setting to find senior defender Brittney Macdonald is either the stacks at the Richter Library or the Starbucks right across from it. That’s because outside the Cobb Stadium soccer field, she spends most of her time either studying or sipping coffee to get her caffeine dosage to stay awake and alert in order to study some more. When you combine her hectic soccer practice and travel schedule with a 3.84 GPA as a biology major, and then account for the fact that she works with the doctors on the medical campus to gain experience, you don’t get much time left over for sleep. “You learn what your priorities are,” said Macdonald about her time management. “And if you really want to pursue both of them, you’ll make time to work it out.” Tricia Taliaferro, now in her ninth season as head women’s soccer coach, has not failed
to recognize her dedication to both academics and athletics. “She’s so mature in the way she handles her workload,” Taliaferro said. “Every time I see her, if it’s on travel or anytime it’s her break, she’s studying to fill that space.” As a player, Macdonald, who sports the number 14 jersey, has anchored the team’s stout defense since her freshman year. In 2007, she led the team with, ironically enough, 2,007 minutes played. “Her leadership role actually started her sophomore year when the team voted her as captain,” Taliaferro said. “She leads by example, does all the extra work, and anytime there’s a younger player that needs help, she gives her guidance.” Macdonald, however, is not satisfied. She says this year, as a senior, she wants to take a more active role on the offensive end and has set a personal mission of scoring three goals on the year, which would double her career total. She currently has two and ACC play is just underway. Taliaferro acknowledges Macdonald’s abilities with the ball in the air and said she’ll try to set her up on some crosses. Macdonald already scored her first goal of the season on a header earlier this month against Kent State at
UPCOMING SOCCER MATCH The Canes will be back at Cobb Field on Thursday night to face the Duke Blue Devils. It will be Breast Cancer Awareness Night, and the players will wear special pink jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game to benefit breast cancer research.
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SOCCER SMARTS: Senior defender Brittney Macdonald splits her time on the field and in the library. This year, she plans to take a more active role on offense. the Florida Gulf Coast Tournament. “As a team, we definitely want to make it into the NCAA Tournament and make it through the second round,” said Macdonald on her expectations for this season. “And also finish top five in the ACC.”
Macdonald and the Canes battle Duke Thursday at Cobb Stadium. The game is at 7:30 p.m. David Furones may be contacted at dfurones@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Hankerson hustles to the top of his game Wide receiver shows promise BY JUSTIN ANTWEIL SPORTS EDITOR
Senior wide receiver Leonard Hankerson knows what hard work is all about. Success didn’t come easy for him. Hankerson’s father died two weeks before Hankerson was born. His uncle raised him. Hankerson’s uncle worked for popcornremoval.com, a furnishing industry that replaces popcorn from ceilings with knockdown texture. Hankerson grew up around the store and ran errands for owners Jack and Nick Doucette in between playing football and doing homework. The 6-foot-3-inch, 205 pounder graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, the same high school that produced former Cane great and hall of famer Michael Irvin. But Hankerson wasn’t a household name coming out of high school. He grew up idolizing Peter Warrick, former Florida State star and his favorite team was the Noles. But head coach Randy Shannon recruited him hard and Hankerson ultimately chose the U. Hankerson struggled finding his niche in the receiving core his first two years. After two years he had played with four different quarterbacks, Kirby Freeman, Kyle Wright, Robert Marve and Jacory Harris. He dropped numerous balls, and his routes were not crisp. His confidence bottomed out. After his sophomore year, he needed a mentor in the worst way possible. He turned to former Miami Dolphin great Mark Duper, who is the Phins’ all-time leading receiver. “Growing up I was neighbors with Mark and we had recently asked him to do some promotions for the company,” Jack Doucette said. “I thought, ‘You know what, Leonard has too much talent to not be performing well, why doesn’t he have a chat with Mark.’” And the relationship began. The first time Duper met Hankerson, Duper handed the desper-
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HUSTLE AND FLOW: Senior wide receiver Leonard Hankerson runs during the UM vs. FAMU game Sept. 2 at Sun Life Stadium. Miami won the game 45-0. Hankerson extended his streak to 17 consecutive games with a reception and 15 career touchdowns. ate wide receiver a highlight film of Duper’s 64 touchdowns in the NFL. Hankerson’s eyes lit up. “Hank didn’t know me from Adam, but I could tell all he needed was a confidence boost,” Duper said. “Hank is one of those players who works hard when someone is trying to help him.” The summer heading into Hankerson’s junior year he worked one on one with Duper three times a week in the summer. They caught 1,200 footballs balls a week together. Duper taught Hankerson how to analyze film and read defensive backs’ hips in order to maximize his routes. “We didn’t always use a football, we worked a lot with tennis balls actually,” Duper said. “We
did the ‘Reaction Drill’ which teaches repetition and hand-eye coordination.” During the “Reaction Drill,” Duper threw two tennis balls simultaneously and Hankerson would have to catch one with his right hand and one with his left hand. “We have a really good relationship,” Hankerson said. “I’ve been working with [Duper] for the past couple of years. Just trying to work as hard as I can and get better every day.” Hankerson was also fueled by criticism of the fans and media. When he would play video games online, he would see number 85 was sixth on the depth chart and would read message boards rip-
ping him to shreds. Hankerson used the newfound techniques and bulletin board material his junior year and became a household name, for a good reason. “Of course I knew I could be this good,” Hankerson said. “I just had to work hard, keep my focus up and keep preparing.” He led the Canes in touchdown receptions and receiving yards last year. After Miami’s 20-14 loss to Wisconsin in the Champs Sports Bowl, Hankerson had a big decision to make. Should he forgo his senior season and bolt to the NFL or try and finish something special at UM with his teammates? Hankerson has two children
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at home which made the decision tougher, but he ultimately decided to stay. He is quarterback Jacory Harris’ favorite target, and already has six touchdowns this year, matching his total from all of last year. He is the reigning ACC Player of the Week after his dominant performance against Pitt. “He’s come a long way and continues to work,” Shannon said. “Anytime you have a young man that works like he does, never takes anything for granted and really appreciates anything he has in life, that really makes you feel good about him.” Justin Antweil may be contacted at jantweil@themiamihurricane.com.
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Digging sports and academics Student-athlete builds both portfolio, game BY RICO DOMINGUEZ CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
The game that senior middle blocker Ariell Cooke plays while on the court describes her personality off the court perfectly. Cooke is one of the most consistent players on the court; she doesn’t take a lot of risks, and she attacks with pure power but blocks with everything to defend her teammates and the scoreboard. A California native, Cooke knew what she liked from an early age and never questioned how or why she liked mathematics and architecture so young. Whether in the classroom or on the court, Cooke was never influenced by others’ thoughts or views. Cooke does anything and everything she can to always be where she needs to be. Whenever the ball comes screaming across the net from opponents, you can bet Cooke will slap a piece of it at the least. "Ariell is really stepping up her game and his a big part of our team," sair junior outside hitter Christine Williamson during a WVUM post-game inteview. But off the court she holds a cumulative 3.0 GPA in UM’s renowned School of Architecture. Choosing architecture as a major was undoubtedly the best decision for her; both her parents are engineers, math is a bona fide hobby and she never backs down to challenges. But what really sealed the deal for Cooke was a fifth grade camp at Juliet Morgan’s summer architecture program. Cooke was assigned to sketch her parents’ dream home and she fell in love with the practice. “I really liked interiors and kitchens, which is kind of odd for a kid,” Cooke said. “I was always into arts and I liked math, so I just
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The Hurricane volleyball team comes back home this week after going 0-2 against UNC and N.C. State. The Canes, currently 2-3 in the ACC and 12-4 overall, will take on 9-7 Georgia Tech on Friday at 7 p.m. and 11-5 Clemson on Sunday at 1 p.m. The game against Georgia Tech will be a Hurricane Force event.
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BE AGRESSIVE: Senior Ariell Cooke cheers after scoring a point during the game against UVA Sept. 26. The next volleyball game is Friday against Georgia Tech. figured why not architecture?” Even though Cooke is a student-athlete, which takes most of her time, she still seeks out fun and enjoyment from a wide array of places. In her off time, Cooke loves movies, going to plays, attending on-campus events and watching other sports like basketball and football. When Cooke laces up her volleyball shoes and warms up, she listens to everything from hip-hop to Christian rap while getting ready for a match. "[Ariell] is a great person," head coach Nicole Lantagne Welch said. "She is all about putting the team first and she worked really hard during her career and it's great to see her emerging as a confident exceptional player in her senior year." Because she is in the architecture program, she will be on campus next season for
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her fifth year at UM. After this season, however, Cooke feels like she is ready to be done playing volleyball competitively once her last goal is complete: the Olympics. She plans on assisting the team next year, but her highlight will be trying out for the U.S. volleyball Olympic team. “I tried out my freshman year and didn’t make it,” Cooke said. “Senior year you can ask the school to try out; I think I will do it again.” Cooke is always looking ahead whether she is on the volleyball court or working on schoolwork or any other aspect of life. After she graduates it would be a safe bet to count on her success and hard work taking her even further than she has gone so far. Rico Dominguez may be contacted at rdominguez@ themiamihurricane.com.
Miami’s own Shenise Johnson was named to the Wooden Preseason Top-30 list Tuesday. The award list is made up of 30 student-athletes who are the early frontrunners for the award based on last year’s performances. The award is considered the most prestigious individual honor in college basketball.
GOLF Senior Maria Ronderos earned her first top-10 finish of this season and the sixth of her career this past weekend at the USF Waterlefe Invitational Tuesday. She finished the tournament tied for sixth with a score of six over par. Miami finished 17th in the tournament, and will compete at the Lady Pirate Intercollegiate hosted by East Carolina on Monday. Ernesto Suarez can be contacted at asstsports@themiamihurricane. com.
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Dear V: Should he dare to be bare? Dear Bare Beauty,
Dear V, I have a problem which is interesting in nature. I’m dating this wonderful guy who is better than anyone I’ve ever been with ever. He’s thoughtful and fun and my best friend. There’s just one thing... I’m a girl who goes pretty much bare down there to keep everyone happy, but let’s just say the favor is not reciprocated. What do I do? I know it shouldn’t be a big deal, but it kinda is... Dares to be bare
Phew! I have a tendency to glance at a reader’s pseudonym before the question and I was afraid I was going to be dealing with a person questioning if they should wear a rubber (wipes sweat from brow). Personal hygiene down south is equally as important a topic. I can say that for majority of people, sexual interplay is more desirable when one does not have to hack through the thickets of an untamed jungle. What causes men to think that only women, gay men and ambiguous/metrosexual men are the only ones that need to invest in the routine maintenance of their property? Is it somehow more masculine to be less hygienic? Far too many questions accompany such a topic. Take a note, readers who’d rather let their patch grow freely: I’m all for individual preference to grooming techniques, or lack thereof. However, when you are having sex or in a relationship with someone, another person is intimately involved. Therefore, aesthetic should be considered. For those who we are interested in, we try and work on a nicely coiffed ‘do, a perfectly chiseled smile and that proportionally toned body. Why stop at what is hidden under the waistline?
I encourage you to toy with the concept of trimming with him. Remind him that a well-kept area makes the penis appear larger. I’m sure this would intrigue him. This method could prove to be beneficial, however, sometimes the direct approach yields the fastest results. You could also bring up your desire to see a more maintained member because this is your boyfriend and not some casual-type situation. This seems like the most viable option. If the blunt method still proves to yield limited results, then you could always have fun with it and save yourself time in the process. Simply stop grooming down there and he will (definitely) address his concerns. In turn, you could always hold your southern hemisphere ransom until he agrees to bite the bullet and reshape some terrain of his own. Simply talk this out with him because, he deserves to hear your concerns. Now tend to the fields, Bare Beauty. Happy Reapings! V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane. com or follow on Twitter at @Dear_V.
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