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STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929
HOLLY BENSUR // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER BAD PIGGIE: The UM Engineering team followed an Angry Birds theme for the Red Bull Flugtag competition.
NICK GANGEMI // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER FLYING HIGH: Thien Tran flies the UM Engineering team’s Angry Birds-themed aircraft at the Red Bull Flugtag competition in Bayfront Park on Saturday. They won the People’s Choice Award for their craft with 6,369 out of more than 25,000 votes.
HOLLY BENSUR // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER ONE ANGRY BIRD: Tom Knight pumps up the UM Engineering team at the Flugtag competition Saturday.
Red Bull Flugtag gives students wings VOICE A CHOICE
College of Engineering wins People’s Choice at aircraft competition in Bayfront Park
YOUTH VOTE CAN INFLUENCE ELECTION PAGE 6
BY SAM ABBASSI CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
DYNAMIC DATES TOP TIPS TO SEASON YOUR RELATIONSHIP PAGE 7
GROWING CANES FOOTBALL TEAM EXCELS WITH EXPERIENCE PAGE 9
Students from the College of Engineering, covered in colored body paint, wings and beaks, pushed an Angry Birds-themed aircraft off a 30-foot pier at Bayfront Park during the third annual Red Bull Flugtag event. The crowd in Downtown Miami roared as team pilot Thien Tran, who sat on the creatively designed flight machine, flew the craft 36 feet before it took a dive into the water. Flugtag – German for “flying day” – is an event in which contestants build their own aircrafts or gliders, perform a skit based on their themes and then push their structures
off a pier to see if they fly. Saturday’s competition was the third time that UM’s American Society of Mechanical Engineers team has participated in Red Bull Flugtag. Though the winning team successfully flew more than 100 feet farther than UM’s team, the engine Angry Birds machine won the People’s Choice Award at the event. The UM students competed under the name “Hurricane Engineers’ Angry Birds” and based their contraption on the popular mobile video game. “We wanted something that people would recognize, that they liked and is fun as well,” said Tran, who is majoring in mechanical engineering.
The team built a two-story aircraft with a wooden frame, and included a “bad piggie” face on the front along with other designs from the ubiquitous game. Every flight machine in the competition also had to have a seat for the pilot. Before taking flight, the group simulated the video game, using a slingshot to fling birds toward the “bad piggie” – the aircraft. Teams were judged based on flight distance, creativity and showmanship by a panel of local and national celebrities. The judges included Adam Kuperstein of NBC 6, Audrina Patridge of “The Hills” and professional surfer Evan Geiselman. SEE FLUGTAG, PAGE 2
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SPECIAL EVENT
Speakers promote ‘ideas worth spreading’ TEDx event inspires students BY JORDAN COYNE COPY EDITOR
TEDxUMiami speakers shared their professional experiences and ideas with University of Miami students this past Friday, while also encouraging students to pursue ideas of their own. TED is a nonprofit organization that hosts speakers of diverse professional and cultural backgrounds in order to promote “ideas worth spreading” in the technological, entertainment and design fields. TEDx is a local and independently organized TED program, and TEDxUMiami events are held on UM’s campus. According to an article in The Washington Post, TED’s two main international gatherings cost thousands of dollars to attend. However, the thousands of individual TEDx forums have gone viral. Friday’s event at Storer Auditorium was co-sponsored by Young and College Democrats, Delta Sigma Pi, Chinese Student Scholars and Hurricane Productions. Sophomore Jianan Shi headed UM’s executive board after she participated in TEDxBeijing this past spring. “What I liked wasn’t the speakers sharing their ideas, but the audience spreading the ideas they’d been exposed to,” Shi said. Over the summer, Shi teamed up with sophomore Allison Buitron to organize the
event. Both felt the UM community could benefit from exposure to the diverse professionals at the event. Speakers included Oscar DiVeroli, a successful entrepreneur; Rik Myers, director of undergraduate research in biochemistry and molecular biology at UM; Michelle Fields, an American journalist who covers politics; Ricardo Bueso, a Guatemalan businessman and politician; and Kemy Joseph, founder of U R Awesome, an organization that promotes kindness in everyday life. The guests each presented an 18-minute speech to empower and equip students with the tools to make a change in society and in their own thought processes. DiVeroli shared the story of his hurricane shutter company and stressed that business is not about just about money and success. “People don’t invest in ideas,” he said. “They invest in people.” Myers explained that trial and error is critical with new ideas, and Fields told the audience that their responsibility as citizen journalists is to decide what subjects become news. Bueso articulated the importance of planning, managing and executing ideas. “Your future is in your hands,” he said. “As soon as you possibly can, find the purpose of your life.” Joseph rounded out the event by encouraging students to be kind and thoughtful of others while always paying forward their experiences and opportu-
Couldn’t make it to the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Be sure to view Rachel Korotkin’s photo brief. Want to know more about a math course that integrates art into its curriculum? Read all about it in Samantha Nasti’s story. MTV’s “The Buried Life” is coming to campus. Read about it in Lyssa Goldberg’s story. DANIELLE UNGERMANN // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER SPREAD KIND WORDS: Alumnus Kemy Joseph, founder of U R Awesome, interacts with the crowd during the TedxUMiami event Friday.
nities. Junior Kappes Chatfield, a motion pictures major, attended the event specifically to see Joseph, who inspired him to start his own company. “I knew what he was about, so it was a sermon,” he said. “It rejuvenated me.” Shi and Buitron are now in
the process of establishing a permanent TEDxUMiami organization on campus. They plan to host monthly viewings of TEDTalks, the online speaker videos, and expand future TEDx events. Students can watch TEDTalks, find other TEDx events and learn more about the organization at ted.com.
Angry Bird contraption garners public approval FLUGTAG FROM PAGE 1
This year’s competitors displayed a wide range of themes. There was a “Wizard of Oz” spinoff with a bearded male Dorothy, and a presidential dance-off complete with characters representing both 2012 candidates and an aircraft modeled after Air Force One. Although UM’s team predicted the Angry Birds aircraft would fly 60 to 90 feet, it 2
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traveled 36. “There may have been a snag on one of the lines when it actually tipped over, so it pulled the tail down just a little bit and that threw it off balance,” said Tom Knight, team captain and mechanical engineering major. The craft was running well on the pier but took a nosedive once it actually pushed off. None of that mattered, though, when approximately 6,500 spectators voted for the Nov. 5 - Nov. 7, 2012
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team via text. “It was Twitter, Facebook, the backing of the school and, most importantly, the backing of the College of Engineering,” Knight said. Mitch Phillips, crew member and aerospace engineering major, felt his team did a great job and was satisfied with the People’s Choice Award. “This is the best award anyway,” he said.
Missed the men’s basketball team’s exhibition game against Saint Leo Friday? Read about their loss in Patrick Riley’s story.
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Correction In the Oct. 29 issue, the story on Richter Library’s 50th anniversary party was reported by Rianna Hidalgo.
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2012 ELECTIONS
UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS
College student voter guide
Campus joins relief efforts for Sandy victims
Make sure you’re all set to vote this Tuesday. Below is a list of things to keep in mind for Election Day.
BEFORE VOTING Make sure you can vote at registration.elections.myflorida. com/CheckVoterStatus. Review a sample ballot and familiarize yourself with each item on www.miamidade.gov/elections/ voting_system_sample.asp. Text VOTEFL to 30644 to get a link to a ballot guide on your phone. Visit FloridaBallotGuide. com, or print it out and take it with you to the polls. Visit Facebook.com/UM.GOTV. TurboVote to get updates on amendment items and voter tips for UM students.
WHEN VOTING
AFTER VOTING
Registered voters can only vote at their designated polling site, which is listed on their voter registration card.
Visit miamiherald.com/votersguide for links to candidates’ official campaign sites and latest news regarding each race.
If you live in Hecht, Stanford, Eaton, Mahoney or Pearson, you are eligible to vote in the BankUnited Center.
Check out the Election Day party on the Rock Tuesday. The festitivies begin at 10 a.m. and continue through 2 p.m.
Students at UM affected by hurricane’s damage
Make sure to have your: 1. Voter registration card 2. A form of ID such as a Florida Driver’s License, Student ID, or a U.S. passport.
There will be an Electoral Night Media Event in the Storer Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. to watch the election coverage.
BY ALYSHA KHAN ENTERPRISE EDITOR
Prepare for the weather: WEATHER FORECAST Mostly Sunny High of 83 Low of 59 Winds of 15 mph 20 percent chance of rain
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Preparation necessary before visiting polls Long lines, sunny skies expected Tuesday BY STEPHANIE PARRA NEWS EDITOR
Sophomore Maxwell Collie waited in line nearly five hours on Saturday before casting her vote. She stood next to a couple that works in Tampa, but is registered to vote in Dade County. They came back to Miami to make sure they had a say in this year’s presidential election. “It was the guy’s 31st birthday. He said he’d never forget how he spent it,” said Collie, an athletic training major. “I had to wait in line … which was pretty inconvenient, but it was my first time voting and I realize the importance of elections, so it was definitely worth the wait.” Collie also mentioned that the weather and the crowd enhanced her experience as a first-time voter. “It was sunny, but thankfully not too hot,” she said. “I was actually pretty surprised with how patient most of the people
were. No one around me was angry or upset. Everyone spoke about how important it was to be there, so they were more than willing to spend the time.” Long lines and partly sunny skies await voters on Tuesday. Get Out the Vote (GOTV) co-chair Alessandria San Roman encourages students to read up on the items on the ballot before going to the polls. “I really feel that they should be making an informed decision. They should know exactly what they’re voting for,” said San Roman, a sophomore majoring in political science. “It’s a ballot that’s so lengthy this time. It helps if people are informed ahead of time.” The Coral Gables ballot is five pages long, printed front and back. It contains a total of 38 items for voters to decide. The ballot also contains 11 proposed amendments to be made to Florida’s Constitution. The amendments landed on the ballot after politicians in Tallahassee decided to let citizens give their input on the various issues up for vote. “We were planning to put together a cheat sheet, a one-sentence blurb of what
each of them means,” San Roman said. “But it was so lengthy and very confusing, so it’s kind of difficult.” San Roman said she and the GOTV movement recommend voters review the measures on FloridaBallotGuide.com. The site includes a comprehensive guide for voters to help speed up the process once they enter the voting booth. “It has local organizations that say whether they support it or they don’t, so it gives people an idea of whether they agree with them or they don’t,” she said. GOTV, along with TurboVote, have also been posting facts about the amendments on their Facebook pages. Four organizations, including College Republicans, Young and College Democrats, TurboVote and UM’s GOTV, have helped register 4,081 student voters. Gilbert Arias, assistant vice president for student affairs, believes every student should exercise his or her right to vote on Election Day. “It’s a team. It’s a whole effort,” Arias said. “It’s an excellent opportunity for them to exercise their right to vote. Everyone has an opportunity to vote for their future.”
Visit themiamihurricane.com to read about former Gov. Mitt Romney’s visit to campus on Wednesday and first lady Michelle Obama’s rally in Downtown Miami Thursday.
Last week, Hurricane Sandy hammered the Northeast, causing more than 100 deaths and $20 billion in damage. Senior Briana Ciraulo’s home in Long Island Beach, N.Y., is flooded with four feet of water. Several of her friends’ houses burnt down in electrical fires caused by downed power lines. “My aunt is seven months pregnant with a oneyear-old child, and her house is destroyed,” Ciraulo said. The hardest part for Ciraulo is being separated from her family throughout the crisis, she said. “It’s hard to watch my family suffer up there,” she said. “But I’m lucky enough no one was hurt. Materials are just materials. They can be replaced.” Senior Mike Anderson was visiting his family during fall break, but got stuck in Columbia, Md., when his flight back to Miami was canceled. “The storm was probably the worst storm I’ve ever been in – really windy, really rainy, really intense,” he said. “I’ve never been in a major hurricane.” Anderson was able to fly back two days later. “I was definitely worried about school,” he said. “I missed an exam in one class, and the professor was nice enough to let me make it up.” Sophomore Brandon Brasky’s family also lives in Long Island, but only lost a few trees in the storm. “There’s nothing they really had to do afterwards,” he said. “We lost one tree, but a landscaper saved the others.” In the wake of what became commonly known as “Superstorm Sandy,” the UM community has wmade strides to help those affected by the storm. According to Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs, the university emailed students from the Northeast to see if they needed any help. “If people need any support, any counseling, any situation, we are there to help,” she said. The university had teamed up with United Way of Miami Dade to raise money. All donations made to United Way’s Operation Helping Hands will now go to victims of the storm. Whitely also said the administration is willing to support any organization that wants to fundraise. Last week, Ciraulo held a small fundraiser on her own and collected more than $500. “I wanted to get my mind of off things but still help people,” Ciraulo said. On Monday, the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority will sell $1 raffle tickets for gift cards from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the UC Breezeway to benefit relief efforts as well.
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NEWS BRIEFS Before hitting the books for finals, check out these upcoming Year of the Humanities events.
BOOKTALK The final BookTalk presentations at Books & Books in Coral Gables will feature history professor Michael Miller and Associate Professor of English Brenna Munro. Miller will discuss his recent book, titled “Europe and the Maritime World: A TwentiethCentury History,” which focuses on a new understanding of globalization over the past century. His talk will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Registration is not necessary. Munro will explore South Africa after apartheid and the effect of adopting a constitution to include gays and lesbians as full citizens in “South Africa and the Dream of Love to Come: Queer Sexuality and the Struggle for Freedom.” Munro’s talk will occur at 8 p.m. on Nov. 28. For more information, visit humanities.miami. edu/calendar.
ART BASEL Laura Knott, a curatorial associate at the
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum, will give a presentation on Art Basel Miami Beach. Titled “Art Basel Miami Beach and the Culture of the Art Fair,” the lecture is about the past, current and future trends at the artists and galleries at Art Basel. Knott will speak on Nov. 29 at 4:30 p.m. at the Lowe Art Museum. Registration is currently closed for the event, but a form can be completed online at humanities.miami.edu/calendar to land a spot on the waitlist.
TEMPLE GRANDIN Temple Grandin, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, will discuss her experiences with autism in her presentation “Different Kinds of Minds.” She is a recognized individual with autism, who has written and published four books, and appeared in news outlets. She will speak at the BankUnited Center at 7 p.m. on Jan. 31. For more information and to register, visit humanities.miami.edu/ calendar. Alexander Gonzalez may be contacted at agonzalez@themiamihurricane.com.
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Take a stand Tuesday, vote In less than 24 hours, Americans will make history after casting their votes in the 2012 presidential election. And as college students across the U.S. prepare to finalize their decisions and wait in line for several hours to complete the 30- to 45-minute ballot, President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney have their eyes set on Florida – one of the top battleground states in the country. At the University of Miami, students had the privilege to see both the president and Romney at rallies held in the BankUnited Center within two weeks of each other. Democrats and Republicans alike were given the opportunity to witness each candidate speak about why they are running for office and why college students should vote for them. The best part: No raffle or first-come, first-serve distribution was in order. Students have had ample time to research candidates’ plans,
watch the debates and hourly media coverage, and witness them face-to-face. There are no excuses for not knowing whom to vote for this late in the game. During this election, several issues are being advocated for by both the liberal and conservative sides – funding for higher education, reforming public education, energy, foreign policy, unemployment, abortion and healthcare are just a few of the many on the long list. Some issues are more important to students than others, but each and everyone of us should be knowledgeable and ready to make an educated and informed decision on Election Day. It will be a decision that will ultimately change the rest of our lives. Florida has always been a toss-up state, but this time it’s different. With many college graduates unemployed, thousands of homes foreclosed and families torn apart because of the economic
recession, many who were optimistic for change in 2008 are now desperate to find hope. And analysts who were once able to guess whether Florida would lean red or blue are left to wonder. The youth seems discouraged this election year, according to a poll released by the Pew Research Center in late September. In 2008, young voter turnout for ages 18-29 was 35 percent, but it has now significantly dropped to 18 percent. However, the spotlight is now on us. We can make a difference. It is critical for college students to not only take a stand and make a decision, but cast a ballot on Tuesday. As the saying goes, “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” Don’t let your voice go to waste. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
Israel conflict should be addressed fairly LINDSEY BERGHOLZ SOPHOMORE “I like to read a book on my Kindle or my phone.”
REBECCA DREIZEN FRESHMAN “I hang out with my family. We just talk, eat food and chill together.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com. compiled by
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hen my good friend came to me and asked how I could have served in a military that oppresses and abuses the Palestinians on a daily basis, I was stunned and quite offended. When I spent most of my three-year service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the West ABIR GITLIN CONTRIBUTING Bank, my mission was to protect COLUMNIST the lives of Israeli civilians, Arab and Jewish alike. An English professor at the University of Miami decided to impose his extremist views on his students. He decided to dedicate an entire class to screen an antiIsraeli (perhaps anti-Semitic) movie which claims to present the suffering of the Palestinians living in the West Bank. Sharing our ideas and thoughts about conflict can help society advance toward peace between the nations. But, presenting students a distorted, one-sided movie is not educational. This is unacceptable, immoral behav-
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ior on the side of the professor. He used his influence to convey his offensive views about the majority of Israelis who are obligated to serve in the military. I attended an event by the Jews and Muslims (JAM) student organization called “A Scholarly Discussion of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” which was an example of how this issue should be discussed in a fair way. When addressing the topic, the goal should be to raise awareness and promote peace, and not to spread lies, which perpetuate conflict. On Wednesday, Asaf Romirowsky, a Middle Eastern studies scholar, will visit UM. Romirowsky served in the IDF as the Foreign Affairs officer in the West Bank and Jordan. He now works for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and the Middle East Forum. The main topic of the session on campus will be about human rights. Anyone who is in favor of a fair and open conversation should attend the event and share their views with the rest of us. Abir Gitlin is a freshman majoring in international studies.
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HADLEY JORDAN // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER KEEPING IT INTERESTING: To maintain the liveliness of your relationship, treat your significant other to a nice meal out. The Biltmore Hotel , located in Coral Gables, is a classy venue for Sunday brunch or afternoon tea.
First impressions are always important. You don’t want your first date to get lost among a sea of Starbucks rendezvous. Instead, try one of Coral Gables’ or Miami’s fantastic independent bakeries. La Provence offers traditional French pastries in a casual, non-stuffy atmosphere. If you’re in the mood to trek into the city, Icebox Cafe in South Beach offers the best cakes in the Miami area, and it is within walking distance of many shops and art galleries that are great to explore afterward. For a more active first date, try bowling. Splitsville at Sunset Place has an enjoyable atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. Plus, a bowling alley fosters better conversation than a movie theater, the usual go-to first date locale. La Provence is located at 2300 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables. Icebox Cafe is located at 1657 Michigan Ave., Miami. Splitsville is located at 5701 Sunset Drive, Miami.
Once you’ve been with someone for a while, the time comes to treat your partner to a special night out. However, on a college student’s budget, it can be difficult to pull off a swanky dinner. For history and art lovers, a tour of Deering Estate is appropriate. Enjoy a gourmet picnic together by the historic house’s beautiful gardens. If you’re open to a more traditional meal but want to avoid the dinner crowd, try a Sunday brunch. From the luxurious and lauded brunch at the Nikki Beach Club to more reasonablypriced meals at Angelique Euro Cafe or George’s on Sunset, there’s a perfect option for everyone. Or, take your partner for afternoon tea at the alwaysclassy Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami. Nikki Beach Club is located at 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. Angelique Euro Cafe is located at 117 Miracle Mile, Miami. George’s on Sunset is located at 1549 Sunset Drive, South Miami. The Biltmore Hotel is located at 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables.
In every relationship, there comes a time when the dates get stale. A couple can only go out for so many dinners and movies before they lose interest. It’s time to get creative, especially for first dates. If you’re having trouble coming up with ideas of your own, here are a few easy starters that will help you keep away from the boring coffee meet-up. DESIGN BY AMILYNN SOTO
Once a relationship has started, sometimes it’s a little hard to keep the ball rolling. It’s a great idea to try something new together or try to learn a new skill. Take one of the cooking classes offered at the Wellness Center. They’re open to people of all skill levels at reasonable costs. If you want a good laugh, check out Miami Improv in the Grove. The venue generally features a new comedian each week and holds shows at 8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. And for the adventurous type, a boat tour around Biscayne Bay can make for a fun, touristy date. You’ll get a great look at famous residences on Star Island, Fisher Island and more. Don’t forget to wave to Shaq as you pass his wildly extravagant mansion. Tours last 90 minutes and depart multiple times each day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information about Wellness Center classes, visit miami.edu/sa/index.php/wellness_ center. Miami Improv is located at 3390 Mary St., Coconut Grove. To book a Biscayne Bay Sightseeing Cruise, go to viator.com.
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HOLLY BENSUR // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE WIN: Jimmy Gaines (59) and Jalen Grimble (92) celebrate during Thursday’s game against Virginia Tech at Sun Life Stadium. The Hurricanes beat the Hokies 30 to 12.
Miami beats Virgina Tech, on track for Coastal Division title Golden pleased with team’s maturation BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR
There were few expectations for the Hurricanes when the 2012 football season began in September. The team was ripe with inexperienced freshmen and sophomores. Factor in the nation’s ninth-toughest schedule and a lingering NCAA investigation, and it’s clear why many expected Miami to struggle mightily. Nine games later, the Canes are still in the fight for a spot in the school’s first ACC Championship game. Miami’s 30-12 dismantling of the Virginia Tech Hokies Thursday night was not quite
a welcome back party in terms of national relevance, but the Canes demonstrated that they have what it takes to climb back into the conversation. At 5-4, 4-2 ACC, Miami took sole possession of first place in the Coastal Division and effectively ended the Hokies’ (4-5, 2-3 ACC) title game chances. “I’m real proud of the effort and the fact that a lot of our young guys are not young anymore,” coach Al Golden said after the game. “They had a good look, they prepared well, we had good practices. I felt good coming into the game, and the kids responded.” This Hurricanes team is by no means a finished product. Miami emerged with an 18-point win, despite converting just one third down attempt and losing the total yardage and time of possession battles. However, in what was arguably Miami’s most important con-
ference matchup since leaving the Big East in 2004, the Canes overcame the stat sheet and will control their own destiny the rest of the way. Golden acknowledged that fans often have unrealistic expectations, but noted that the road to the promised land begins with the ACC, which the Canes have not yet conquered. “It’s critical. I know everybody wants us to be national champions yesterday and get back to the BCS games and all that, but the reality is that the pathway to that is through the Coastal,” he said. “It’s almost like we have to re-educate our team that that’s how you get there.” Whether Miami will even be able to play in the championship game – assuming they take care of Virginia and Duke in the coming Nov. 5 - Nov. 7, 2012
weeks – is another issue entirely. The team is still awaiting sanctions from an NCAA investigation into former booster Nevin Shapiro’s illicit gifts to former players. The Hurricanes would have to announce their intention to self-impose a bowl ban before the championship game is played. Miami’s 6-6 team was bowl eligible in 2011 but removed itself from postseason consideration. “Ever since we moved to the ACC, no [Miami] team has won the ACC or Coastal Division,” quarterback Stephen Morris said. “Our focus is winning this game, winning the ACC Coastal, and going into the championship. I take it really personal. We do it for the seniors who have never won a championship, and who have never been able to call themselves champions.” THE MIAMI HURRICANE
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Dear V: I got handcuffed by a slutty deputy... Dear Trick-or-Cheat, ,
Halloween got a little too crazy for me, and I had a bit too much to drink. One thing led to another, and basically I ended up hooking up with this really hot girl in a cop outfit. Problem is I have a girlfriend who I really like, but she couldn’t come out with me because of a test the next morning. I don’t want to tell her, but I’m afraid she’ll find out, and I just don’t want to lose her over a stupid drunken mistake. What do I do? Sincerely, $%#)ed the police
I hope you weren’t expecting any sort of sympathy from me because you’re not going to get it. In short, you acted like a real asshole. Getting so drunk that you cheat on this girlfriend of yours you supposedly “really like?” That’s low and insensitive, and getting belligerent is never an excuse. Cheating is still cheating. There’s no use in hiding it. Obviously you feel badly, which is your first step in deserving your girlfriend’s lovin’ once again, so keeping it a secret will only eat away at you. Waiting is just going to make it worse. If you think I’m being mean about this, your girlfriend’s going to be the devil. No girl wants to hear that her guy gets drunk and goes after any cop or nurse with a nice pair of tits whenever she needs to stay in and study for a test. I’m not saying you had to stay in on Halloween just because she did, but did you even think that having more than a few beers when you’re riding solo was a bad
i mother (and ( idea? Especially when everyone and their I mean that almost literally) is pairing their fishnets and push-up bras with animal ears. This is why Halloween brings out the horny in all of us, my little cheater. Imagine all the great role playing that can be done in the bedroom when everyone’s already in costume. But you’re supposed to be playing cops and robbers with your girlfriend, not Pumpkin Tits from Sandbar. So tell your girlfriend because she deserves to know, and she doesn’t deserve this kind of treatment. Who knows – she might give you a second chance, but better have your friends Ben & Jerry on call just in case she doesn’t. V
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