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The Hokies have made their mark during the past few seasons as a team that gets off to a slow start and then makes a run. But they typically have fallen short of making the NCAA Tournament. The perennial bubble team hasn’t made a tournament appearance since 2007. Coach James Johnson will have his work cut out for him.

GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS The Yellow Jackets faltered down the stretch last year after leading scorer Glen Rice Jr. was dismissed from the program, but Tech does have some momentum with of last season’s starters returning. On paper, the team looks better than last year, but lacks a single dominant threat on the floor.

NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS Much like their Duke counterparts, the Tar Heels always seem capable of coming back from the loss of big-time players, as was the case when four Carolina stars were taken in the first round of the NBA draft. UNC does have a promising point guard in freshman Marcus Paig.

DUKE BLUE DEVILS A second-place ACC finish is not a consolation prize for this group a year after being kicked out of the Big Dance in the first round by Lehigh University. The Blue Devils will have to retool after losing Austin Rivers, Miles Plumlee and Andre Dawkins, but Duke should still find itself in contention with another strong recruiting class.

VIRGINIA CAVALIERS Book the Cavaliers as a sleeper team in the ACC. Virginia won 22 games last year – including nine in conference play – but will have to fill a major void after losing leading scorer Mike Scott. Sammy Zeglinski has also left, but look out for incoming freshman Justin Anderson. Virginia’s defense should also be one of the ACC’s best.

FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES year aftertypically finishingpride thirdthemselves in the ACC making Sweet this TheA Seminoles onand defense first,the and that’sSixteen, not expected strong, much defensive-minded teamMichael has the Sneer abilityreturns to hold high-scoring to change this year. Senior offback a swell 2011-2012 teams. and Though they will clearly miss defensive Chris Singleton, Leonardfor campaign should headline a strong attack. head FSU coach looks primed Hamilton believes his team can make a splash. another NCAA Tournament run.

CLEMSON TIGERS The Tigers hovered at the .500 mark all season long, finishing 16-15 (8-8 ACC) in 2011. The loss of guards Andre Young and Tanner Smith means the team must rely on its younger players to step up once again. This will likely be a transition year for an inexperienced Clemson unit.

BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES The Eagles struggled for most of the 2011-2012 season, finishing with just nine wins and last in the conference. Six of BC’s key players were freshmen, so at the very least they will have more experience on the court. The Eagles will certainly struggle, but should improve upon last year’s record.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK A year after finishing fourth in the ACC and making a run to the Sweet 16, N.C. State is looking to end the reign of Duke-North Carolina at the apex of the conference. The Wolfpack will return four starters, including star point guard Lorenzo Brown. This team could be another legitimate conference force.

WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS The Demon Deacons are in transition, but should improve upon their 4-12 conference pace last year. Senior guard C.J. Harris and junior forward Travis McKie will lead the charge for Wake Forest, and with a good recruiting class, it’s a team with the potential to pick up a few more wins.

Despite losing out on an offensive star Terrell Stoglin, there are some who believe the Terrapins are ready to move into the elite top tier of ACC teams fighting for position in the NCAA Tournament. Maryland has size in the low post with 7-footer Alex Len and 6-foot10 freshman Shaquille Cleare, but this team will likely need time before it makes a run.

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Yderstrom, Stroman poised to fill legendary Canes’ shoes

BY ALEX SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

The Miami women’s basketball team is coming off quite possibly the two best seasons in program history.

The Hurricanes compiled a record of 54-11 during that time, earning a No. 2 seed in the ACC Tournament and a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament both years.

Coach Katie Meier now faces the daunting task of replacing the two players most responsible for the team’s success. Shenise Johnson and Riquna Williams, arguably the two best women’s basketball players to ever don a Miami uniform, have both moved on to the WNBA. Senior All-ACC guard Stefanie Yderstrom showed early leadership during Miami’s 85-63 exhibition win over Nova Southeastern on Monday, proving she is looking to fill the emotional void left by Johnson.

“I got to step up as leader and that’s something I’ve been working on and [Meier and I have] been talking about it a lot,” Yderstrom said. “I have to talk to my teammates, make sure they know the plays, that the energy is up and all that stuff.”

Sophomore guard Suriya McGuire, a former top-20 recruit, looks poised to step in for Williams.

“She just has been really focused on her game and contributing,” Meier said of McGuire. “But she’s also

trying to take all this amazing athleticism and fit it into a system to where she’s not overdoing it ... She’s just so fun to coach, I mean, she’s a super special young lady. She’s ready, she’s ready for the shoes she has to fill.”

Senior center Shawnice “Pepper” Wilson does return, and senior forward Jessica Capers showed during the exhibition that she can contribute down low, too. Capers finished with 10 points and six rebounds.

“I’m really proud of Jessica Capers because she’s been working her way up,” Meier said. “I’d say the first practice she probably wasn’t even in our top eight ... She got real vocal, brings a ton of energy and she just moved her way right up to the first post off the bench.”

Also returning is senior Morgan Stroman, whose 2011-2012 campaign was cut short due to an Achilles injury.

“She was pretty active,” Meier said of Stroman’s recovery. “She was all over the court, typical ‘Stro, but really fun for me to have her back, and [she brought] tons of emotion.”

UM enters the year ranked No. 23 in the coaches poll and No. 24 in the Associated Press poll. Miami is set for several notable showdowns, including nonconference home games against No. 16 Tennessee and No. 8 Penn State in November.

Veteran scorers lead to high expectations for 2012 team

BY PATRICK RILEY STAFF WRITER

After posting a 20-win season and a winning record in the Atlantic Coast Conference for the first time ever, expectations are sky-high in Coral Gables as the men’s basketball team nears its 2012-2013 kickoff against Stetson. The Canes debut at 5:30 p.m.

Friday in the BankUnited Center.

With six seniors on the team and three of last year’s top four scorers returning in Durand Scott, Kenny Kadji and Reggie Johnson, it’s no surprise that many experts picked Miami to be a sleeper in the ACC. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has the Hurricanes penciled in as a nine seed for the NCAA Tournament, while Blue Ribbon Yearbook has Miami at No. 24 in its preseason rankings.

The Canes finished last year tied for fourth in the conference, a program best, as coach Jim Larranaga became the first head coach to open his UM career with 20 wins. Even though Miami saw players like Scott, Johnson and DeQuan Jones miss a slew of games due to suspensions, NCAA investigations and injuries, the team was able to earn some impressive victories. Most notably, the Canes notched an overtime road win against No. 7 Duke and a home victory over No. 15 Florida State.

Miami’s season would eventually end with a second-round loss to

Minnesota in the National Invitation Tournament.

With the addition of freshman Tonye Jekiri and the return of big man Julian Gamble, Miami will feature a deep and physical frontcourt. Jekiri, a 7-footer from nearby Champagnat Catholic School, was rated the 23rd best center in his class by ESPN.com.

The Canes’ backcourt is a different story, with Scott missing time due to a suspension that has carried over from last year, and redshirt freshman Bishop Daniel’s status still unclear because of a hamstring injury.

Although a 69-67 loss to St. Leo put somewhat of a damper on the Canes’ preseason buzz, the players are trying to stay positive.

“It’s embarrassing, but I think we’re going to bounce back,” said senior guard Trey McKinney Jones in Friday’s postgame press conference.

“We’re a resilient group, and I think we learned a lot from tonight.”

With consistent powerhouses like Michigan State, Duke and North Carolina on the schedule, the Canes will have to ratchet up the intensity and avoid getting caught up in the preseason hype that surrounded them these past weeks. Larranaga, entering his 29th season as a head coach, boiled it down to five simple words last Friday: “Actions speak louder than words.”

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CARNIVAL FOR A CURE: Jason Estrada (left), a Broward Community College alumnus, volunteered to sit in the dunk tank at Wednesday’s Up ‘Til Dawn finale event on the Rock. He began volunteering with the organization – which raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – last spring, but received a call on Wednesday informing him that he will leave to join the Air Force next April.

Junior Saramati Narasimhan (below) draws a henna tattoo on fellow junior Mia Naar during the event. The carnival was a culmination of Up ‘Til Dawn’s month of fundraising St. Jude – a nonprofit that offers cancer treatment to children free of charge – in Nashville, Tenn.

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FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Momentum 2 capital benefit students, faculty Campaign reaches $1 billion mark

BY LYSSA GOLDBERG ASSISTANT EDITOR

UM has already raised more than $1 billion in funds as part of its record-setting Momentum 2 campaign – the effects of which can already be seen by around the university.

Students will benefit from these funds, which will help create scholarships, hire new faculty and update facilities. The goal is to raise a total of $1.6 billion by 2016.

Momentum 2 is the university’s largest fundraising initiative in its history. The Newman Alumni Center – as well as new buildings at the Frost School of Music, School of Architecture and School of Communication – all stand on campus today because of money raised during the university’s

first Momentum campaign, which ended in 2007 and raised $1.4 billion from more than 131,000 donors.

“We hit the billion earlier than we expected, so we’re very happy and pleased about that,” said Sergio Gonzalez, senior vice president for university advancement and external affairs.

The monetary mark was reached because of significant monetary gifts that closed just before the announcement, said Thomas LeB-

lanc, executive vice president and provost.

The campaign was already $100 million ahead of schedule when Momentum 2 was announced publicly this past February.

If the campaign continues to make this sort of progress, the university will still raise as much money as possible until the 2016 deadline, according to LeBlanc.

Funding scholarships, both need-based and merit, are a major

area of focus. The goal is to raise $200 million in this category, and half of that goal has already been reached, according to Gonzalez.

There is also a concentration on study abroad programs. This includes raising money for stipends, so that students go abroad in greater numbers, and for enhancing or establishing UM study abroad programs, Gonzalez said.

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HEALTH

Food labels blur definition of health Confusion over diet trends persists

Definitions of common food terms Here’s the real meaning of the words that are frequent subjects of confusion on product labels.

BY ASHLEY ZIMMERMAN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Eating healthy has come to mean more than fruits and vegetables. It now includes understanding the differences among labels such as organic, gluten-free and low-fat, and the confusing labels on different food items.

Lisa Dorfman, professor of kinesiology and sport sciences, compares the issue with food labels to a game of telephone, which confuses the average consumer.

“By the time you get to the end, the message has changed,” she said.

Gluten-free foods, for example, are only beneficial to those who suffer from celiac disease, a condition that harms the lining of the small intestine and prevents the proper absorption of foods necessary for a healthy lifestyle, or a wheat allergy, according to Dorfman.

Consuming these foods otherwise does not contribute anything else. Dorfman has noticed that people “jump on the bandwagon” and treat the gluten craze as a trend rather than a health necessity.

“Some students will start eating gluten-free because their roommate is eating gluten-free,” she said.

The term “low fat” has a comparable mythology as well. While the FDA has rules and regulations to classify low fat foods, this label does not detail how much can be consumed, which qualifies the effect of choosing low-fat foods over

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“It says nothing about portion control,” Dorfman said.

Ashley Falcon, assistant director of the Wellness Center who has degrees in psychology and health education, provides a psychological perspective on the term “low fat.”

“We start to think because it’s lower in fat, we can eat more, thinking it’s better for us,” she said.

Despite the confusion surrounding low-fat foods, navigating a food label is not impossible. Falcon explains the key in differentiating these low-fat foods is in focus-

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ing on the quality of the fat content.

“In order to make these products low fat but remain flavorful they are often high in calorie, fat, salt content and might be hurting our goals in another way,” she said.

Junior Aaron Agrasanchez also pays attention to labels to ensure that he avoids foods high in sodium and trans fats.

“I always check for sodium and trans fat content on food labels,” he said. “If it’s low in those contents, more than likely it’s not going to be that bad for you.”

With respect to organic products, Dorfman acknowledges their

health benefits, but also recognizes their higher prices compared to non-organic foods. She recommends visiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s website, EPA. gov, to study the list termed the “dirty dozen,” foods that are more likely to contain toxins.

According to Dorfman, the dozen should be purchased in the organic aisle. Supermarkets like Target and Publix also feature their own brand of organic foods that can be more cost effective.

“You can also buy store brand organic instead of the often pricey alternatives,” she said.

Check out Monica Herndon’s photo brief of demonstrators voicing their opinions outside various polls on Election Day. In the mood for some musical exercise? Read Jordan Coyne’s story on Zumbathon, which will be held Thursday afternoon in the UC Ballrooms.

Didn’t catch the men’s or women’s basketball exhibitions? See a photo slideshow from Nicholas Gangemi and Zach Beeker to get excited for Friday’s doubleheader.

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Now through Tuesday, students can register for the Wellness Center’s FIFA tournament, which is taking place on Wednesday starting at 6 p.m. For more information, call the intramural hotline at 305-284-8501 or email tsoria@miami.edu.

Commemorate Veterans Day at the 2012 Veterans Day Tribute on Monday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on the Rock. President Donna E. Shalala will be present and joined by the Student Veterans Organization, faculty and staff veterans, and the Color Guard. RSVP by calling 305-

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HOPE TREE Holiday Hope Tree is UM’s largest and longest-running holiday toy drive. Students can brighten a child’s holiday with a donation that would benefit kids from infants up

the teenagers under 17. Gifts must be new, unwrapped and age appropriate. Angel cards are available at the UC Info Desk during the month of November.

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Impassioned students react to presidential election results

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HOLLY BENSUR // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER TEARS OF JOY: Junior Ronald Fox, a political science and international studies major, reacts to the announcement of President Barack Obama’s re-election at the WVUM watch party in the UC Lower Lounge. President Donna E. Shalala made an appearance at the beginning of the party. Fox has worked on the campaign with the ‘Canes for Obama organization.

Construction of new facilities and renovation of old ones is another area of focus.

The Newman Alumni Center – as well as new buildings at the Frost School of Music, School of Architecture and School of Communication – all stand on campus today because of funds that were raised during the university’s first Momentum campaign.

A good portion of the effects of Momentum 2 are immediate, Gonzalez said.

Of the 14 promised facilities improvements, the Student Activity Center, the Marine Technology and Life Sciences Seawater Complex at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Schwartz Center for Athletic Excellence are already underway.

Momentum 2 funds will also provide a new facility at the Frost School of Music and a revamp of the Toppel Career Center.

Assuming that the campaign is successful, the university will have raised $3 billion under the leadership of President Donna E. Shalala, according to LeBlanc.

“Relatively few universities announce a billion-dollar campaign after just finishing a billion-dollar campaign,” LeBlanc said.

Universities like Stanford, Duke and Harvard are among the few that have held successful multi-billion dollar campaigns.

The Stanford Challenge set a record in higher education by raising $6.2 billion for the school.

“To be in the same breath with institutions that are hundreds of years old that are raising billions of dollars … is what makes this so impressive and such a unique story in higher education,” LeBlanc said. “I think it’s sort of the Miami swagger.”

More than 100,000 donors – ranging from large corporations to a board of trustee members – have been sources of the funds raised thus far.

“I think that large number of donors just shows the grassroots effort and the widespread support we have received from a number of different folks,” Gonzalez said.

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This particular campaign aims to increase contributions from alumni and parents, Gonzalez said. Community members without direct ties to the university have also played a significant role.

“They’re folks that love the institution, love its place in South Florida, and love to see the rise of the institution,” Gonzalez said. That’s another category of folks that are usually our largest group of donors.”

The largest campaign gift to date is a $100 million donation from the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, which will support research on the disease.

All of these supporters are helping UM on its mission to becoming “the next great American university.”

“We’ve become an institution that looks more and more like the very distinguished peer institutions in the country, the Harvards and Yales and Dukes of the world, that have made the case for private support over decades, if not hundreds of years, that allows them to be the very best at what they do,” LeBlanc said.

LeBlanc compared UM’s rise to that of Washington University in St. Louis and University of Southern California – two private research institutions that made “phenomenal progress in a short amount of time.”

“I think we’re next in line,” LeBlanc said.

Beyond improvements within UM itself, the greater South Florida community also sees benefits from these funds.

A recent external study commissioned by the university revealed that UM has an economic impact of $6.1 billion on Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

This refers to the amount of money that is spent as a result of UM. It accounts for factors like the number of employees the university hires, the number of jobs it creates in the community, and the dollars that are generated by students that have come to UM. “It goes to show you how significant of an engine for the economy of South Florida the University of Miami is,” Gonzalez said.

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PROFESSOR PROFILE

Jazz legend pushes Frost students to musical, creative limits Grammy winner an inspiration for many

BY RIANNA HIDALGO CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

When 27-year-old Chris Burbank first listened to an album by Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Terence Blanchard back in high school, he was blown away by the warmth, tone and presence of Blanchard’s sound.

“I was thinking, this is what I want to sound like,” Burbank said.

Little did he know, Blanchard would one day be his teacher.

Appointed artistic director of the Henry Mancini Institute in 2011, Blanchard is one of the latest additions to the accomplished faculty at the Frost School of Music.

“It’s quite a treasure, honor and privilege to work with him,” said Burbank, a doctoral student studying jazz performance.

Blanchard was originally approached about the position by Frost Dean Shelton Berg after they became acquainted working together at the University of Southern California several years ago.

Blanchard’s many jazz albums, his inter-

views on NPR and his scores for movies like “Inside Man” and “Malcolm X,” or even his voice as the trumpet-playing alligator in “The Princess and the Frog,” make him a wellknown figure in the music industry.

For one week out of each month, Blanchard brings his musical expertise to UM, where he conducts the Henry Mancini Orchestra, works with graduate students individually, and teaches a small ensemble.

For Blanchard, becoming a good musician is partly a psychological process.

“Our only limitations BLANCHARD are our own thoughts, you know?” he said. “The thing that I’ve always been interested in in terms of teaching is challenging young minds.”

The experience of Kendall Moore, who plays trombone in the ensemble, reflects this philosophy.

“He is always addressing our critical thinking,” he said. “When he’s coaching, he is always asking us why we are playing what we are playing.”

Blanchard also tries to make these ad-

vanced musicians aware of the potential, both in terms of playing and composing music.

“The way we grow is to always challenge our habits, but you gotta be courageous enough to do it,” he said.

Once a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and former artistic director of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Blanchard has the air of a seasoned New Orleans musician. After leaning back in his chair and uttering a husky “Whaddya got for me?,” students began playing through their compositions.

With a wave of his arms Blanchard stopped the students to address what he was hearing, often speaking in metaphor.

“Nice tune, man,” he said. “But it’s like a session at Parliament. It’s so polite.”

To Blanchard, there is more to music than just sound. While coaching, he referred to the compositions as stories and conversations.

“That’s when it’s magical – when it feels like real life,” he said to his students.

Burbank, who focuses on his presence while playing, feels that working with Blanchard is nothing less than inspiring.

During a trumpet solo at last year’s Henry Mancini concert, he recalled what Blanchard had told him.

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“I remembered what he said about confidence, took a breath and played my heart out,” Burbank said.

During the encore, Blanchard pointed directly at Burbank and gave him the thumbs-up sign.

“He told me he liked my sound,” Burbank said. “Having your hero tell you that is amazing.”

Burbank is not the only one who was familiar with Blanchard before coming to UM. According to Moore, Blanchard’s albums are something he talks about with his musician friends.

“To find out he was a real human being who was coming to our school, that was a really cool thing,” he said. “I’ve never had an experience like this in school. Period.”

His students may be excited to work with an iconic jazz figure, but Blanchard is also happy to be at UM. “The reputation precedes itself,” he said.“It’s been really cool.”

Blanchard hopes to continue opening his student’s minds.

“I think the main thing about what I want to bring to this program is the notion – the true notion, not the pie in the sky notion – that anything is possible,” he said.

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No matter what obstacles come your way, push harder. You will find your way as long as you care.

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At 7 p.m. Tuesday, polls started closing and Americans tuned into results through TVs at home, victory parties at restaurants, and radio stations in cars all over the country. But in Miami-Dade, many voters were still in line.

Two days after the election, the Sunshine State shines yellow with a few votes still to count. Although many Mitt Romney supporters came out to cast their ballots, supporters of President Barack Obama seemed more determined. This was evident in the popular vote and in the vote that ultimately matters – the Electoral College.

As of 11 p.m. Tuesday night, Obama was re-elected president of the United States without Florida’s 29 electoral votes.

And even if the state ultimately leaned red, it was improbable for Romney to take the lead.

During the last six months, both Obama and Romney were motivated and fought hard to win – their campaigns were strong, vigorous and expensive.

In the end, America spoke. And Obama was the country’s answer.

Whether you consider yourself a conservative or a liberal, Obama will be our commander-in-chief for the next four years.

His rules will have to be followed.

Every president has made mistakes; it is inevitable – encrypted in our DNA as human beings.

We must look ahead to the future, not behind at the past.

In a poll conducted by The Miami Hurricane in late September, students on campus emphasized the importance of some issues. Of the nearly 300 individuals who voted, 48 percent said the economy was the most important issue, 13 percent said the budget, 10 percent said college debt

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and 9 percent said gay rights. Other topics that interested students were energy and the environment, abortion, foreign debt and immigration.

This is not the time to doubt Obama’s plans or promises. This is the time to remember that, as a country, we strive to be a nation that stands on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness regardless of which party is in control of the White House.

We need to stand behind him as he prepares to take charge in January when he is inaugurated as our president for the second time. We must also remember that we are not taking sides, but uniting as Americans.

It is time to prove to the rest of the world why the U.S. is the greatest country in the world, divided or not.

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Election Day full of surprises his Election Day, I had the opportunity to wait in a four-hour line with my family. I stood alongside my mom, dad and 18-yearold brother to vote for the next president of the United States.

Nearly 25 years ago, my STEPHANIE PARRA parents lived in a country NEWS EDITOR where their basic rights were suppressed by an authoritative government. My grandfather, who passed away three weeks ago, served as a political prisoner in Cuba for refusing to comply with a communist regime.

I do believe he would’ve been proud to see our entire family cast their ballots.

My grandparents came to the United States to seek a better life, where their freedoms would neither be suppressed nor questioned.

Had my grandparents not decided to make the big move, I would have been stuck in a country where pieces like this could only be born in thought, and not executed by action.

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Today, as a first-generation college student, I could vote for whomever I want without fear of being silenced or persecuted.

And, in a country where freedom and democracy guide our policies, I think any figure elected will work to continue to uphold the principles our nation was founded on.

It doesn’t matter who was elected president, because he will certainly swear to uphold the same Constitution that was drafted 200 years ago.

On Tuesday night, I sat in a room of nearly 200 students and members of the UM community to observe the status of the elections. Several professors spoke about the process and the respect needed for people who had a divided opinion on the issues and candidates. I was proud to be a UM student, studying political science, learning about the process.

Election Day was full of surprises, and I was proud to be an American on such a historical and patriotic day.

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What was your reaction to the results of this year’s presidential election?

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“I can understand why people are upset about Obama, but the only thing I’m worried about is that his policies won’t help the problem with the debt crisis. I think that should be our main priority, not creating a more socialized country. We need to focus on getting our country out of debt and then focus on the other stuff. I just hope he’s thinking about that when he’s working on stuff like Obamacare.”

“I’m excited. It wasn’t the result I hoped for, but at the same time I think that with how close this election was it shows that America is really torn as to what it is looking for.

I really hope that what Mitt Romney said in his concession speech will hold true and that everyone will reach across the aisle and help the other party. That should go both ways.”

“I was personally a Romney supporter, but I’m not angry at the results.

I hope the president will keep his promises this time and bring progress forward. I foresee the next four years going along the same lines. The economy is bad, so it can only get better, hopefully.”

“I don’t really know how I feel about the election.

The American public is clearly divided and, not to be pessimistic, but I don’t think anything is going to change. Even if the president was changed, I think it will be the same old stuff.”

“I am personally very happy with the results.

However, I feel it will only be good if Obama actually follows through with his promises and plans. If he does, I think the country will be in good shape.”

Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy.

Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com. compiled by

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Hope for the modern-day sports idol couple of weeks ago, Yankees baseball player Derek Jeter broke his ankle.

Suddenly Mr. Dependable, the man known as Captain Clutch, was left writhing on the infield dirt in the Bronx.

It was in that moment that I realized something. I had just ROBERT PURSELL CONTRIBUTING watched the last of a dying breed COLUMNIST go down. The superstar athlete with a heart of gold. The good looking guy who dominated his sport and garnered national love.

The modern-day sports idol was dead. And frankly, I felt empty.

I can remember growing up with an idolatry of certain athletes that bordered on worship. It seemed that there were so many to choose from.

I stuck my tongue out when I played driveway basketball like Jordan. Anytime I would field a ball to my backhand in baseball, I always tried to execute the signature jump-throw that made Jeter famous. But there was one guy who it seemed like everybody loved above all else: Ken Griffey Jr. The smile, the hustle, the looping swing that sent baseballs screaming out of ballparks into near orbit. I never wanted it to end.

But all good things come to an end.

In the years since I first grew to worship sports, I’ve seen too many of my idols destroy their own image.

Recently Lance Armstrong was found guilty of

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what the U.S. Anti Doping Agency called “the most sophisticated doping program” they had ever seen. Does this make any of his charitable work for his Livestrong Foundation any less impressive? No. Does it tarnish his legacy? Yes. Look around sports. Name one star that’s universally liked. Lebron could’ve been, but instead decided to alienate 90 percent of his fan base that doesn’t live in Miami. Tiger had a chance to be before crashing his Escalade and sleeping with every cocktail waitress between New York and Las Vegas.

However, there is hope. There appears to be a select few, a guild of young sport stars, fresh of face and with clean police records, willing and able to become sports idols in the truest sense of the word.

I’m talking about young athletes like Kevin Durant and Mike Trout, athletes barely out of high school with baby faces and superb talent, who have the ability to transcend their respective sports and become national icons who are universally loved.

So let this be an open letter to these select few young men: Kevin Durant, please, don’t ever shoot your gun off into your wife’s house. Don’t gamble. If ever you’re a free agent, watch Lebron’s ESPN special “The Decision” and do the exact opposite. Mike Trout, if anyone ever asks you to take steroids, don’t take them.

And if Viagra calls looking for a spokesman, have some respect and block the call.

Robert Pursell is a senior majoring in journalism.

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Passiveness brews a potion for oblivion n college, students are no longer "big fish in a small pond."

At the University of Miami, individuals are among thousands of talented undergraduates. There is no most popular class president, no most praised state champion and no one pretty prom queen anymore. Instead, there are many leaders, many high-caliber athletes and many RAYMOND LA CONTRIBUTING pageant girls.

COLUMNIST What used to be simple is now difficult, and not everything goes the way you wanted or planned. This feeling of averageness, overbearing pressures or whatever it could possibly be, can cause you to take one of two routes.

The first: Shrink to the competition and be eventually sucked into a tunnel of passiveness. The mountain on which you once stood tall is now obsolete because you no longer care.

The second route is different and more rewarding. You rise to the occasion and bring your passion to work. You continue to strive to be the best you can be, mostly because you care.

The “I don’t cares” that you hear in classrooms, dorm rooms and hallways brew a potion for oblivion.

Does one really want to be doused with this negativity?

Caring starts from within. Care about yourself in college.

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Getting in touch with nature is a must if you’re looking for solace away from the city. Luckily for students at the University of Miami, South Florida has a lot more to offer when it comes to the outdoors. And no, you won’t have to drive all the way down to the humid and mosquito-infested Everglades.

From ocean views to giant trees, here are five must-see outdoor attractions around Miami.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden almost seems surreal. From the beautiful tropical plants to the waterfalls, this is a must if you love nature. The $25 admission includes the entrance and an optional hour-long tram ride that gives you a tour of the scenery. The paths throughout the garden are great for a casual stroll. And if you really want to get in touch with nature, check out the Lisa D. Anness Butterfly Garden. It is one of the big attractions at Fairchild and has numerous species of butterflies and plants.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables.

Deering Estate, once home to Charles Deering, is a piece of South Florida history as well as an environmental preserve with 444 acres of native and rare wildlife. As you walk through the entrance, you’re immediately greeted by colossal trees that offer shade while you make your way to the main house. If you’re looking for a late-night hike filled with nocturnal wildlife, make sure to visit the estate every second Wednesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. when “Night Hike” is offered.

If bird watching is more your thing, “Bird Walk” is offered every second Saturday of the month from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami.

South Pointe Park is a hidden gem; surprisingly, some locals don’t even know about it. Although it’s located in South Beach, the park offers a nice and relaxing atmosphere. Even though it may not seem far from the madness at Nikki Beach, you can tell the difference by the laid-back attitude at South Pointe. Whether you want to check out the cruise ships as they depart or just take a jog, South Pointe Park is a must.

Plus, dogs are welcome, so bring your pooch when you decide to visit.

South Pointe Park is located at 1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach.

If architecture and nature are of interest to you, Vizcaya won’t disappoint. Once the winter home to James Deering, Vizcaya is now a national historic landmark as well as one of the top tourist attractions in Miami. The charming villa architecture is in Italian Renaissance-style, and the stunning gardens overlook a breathtaking view of Biscayne Bay. Make sure to bring your iPhone because the scenery will guarantee your Instagram photos a spot in the popular page.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is located at 3251 South Miami Ave., Miami.

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Visiting Miami Beach can be a hassle. Between the search for parking, the traffic heading home and its mostly expensive prices, it’s no wonder why people turn to Bill Baggs. Located in Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs offers easy parking and much more than sun bathing. Visitors can try out several outdoor activities, from kayaking to paddle boarding. Between the historic lighthouse and the serene Atlantic coastline, it has the appeal of a quiet and tame South Beach.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is located at 1200 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne.

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Walk Off the Earth talks overnight success

BY HUNTER WRIGHT CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRTER

Last January, Walk Off the Earth’s five members dressed in black and performed a brilliant cover of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know.” They uploaded a video of their performance to YouTube, and it went viral.

With the video now at more than 137 million views, Walk Off the Earth has remained in the spotlight. The band’s world tour will bring them to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.

The Miami Hurricane recently got the chance to talk with band member Ryan Marshall about original songs and covers, life away from home and what it really means to attain overnight success.

The Miami Hurricane: How old were you when you decided you wanted to be a musician, and when did you start doing everything you could to make it happen?

Ryan Marshall: I guess the first time I actually started playing in like a band was in grade school.

Grade six I played the baritone… but I mean, my grandpa was a barbershop quartet guy. So music has just always kinda been there. As far as when I decided I wanted to do it full time? I don’t even know.

[Laughs] The thing is, people who just love playing music always kind of dream that one day they’ll do it full-time. Most of us realize that that’s not reality, and you

have to get jobs that allow you to do music on the side. So I always did that and had jobs that allowed me to do music as much as I could. And then, fortunately, our YouTube video came out and that allowed me to do music full-time.

TMH: Yeah, I wanted to ask you about the video that went viral – you guys became famous overnight. How does that feel?

RM: It’s cool. It gives you a pretty good view on the music industry. One of my favorite bands is the Kings of Leon, but I was never actually a huge Kings of Leon follower. When their album came out and their first two singles hit the radio I was like, “Wow, you guys are brand new. Where the hell did you come from?” And then I looked back and they had like five albums behind them ...

There are so many bands like that that people think come out of the woodwork like overnight successes, but really they’ve been around forever, putting five to 10 years of hard work into it, and it just turns out you get lucky and you get a break. In the music industry that’s kind of how it goes – you just have to get that break. We had two albums out already under Walk Off the Earth. We’d been playing a lot of shows, we’d done Warped Tour … but we didn’t have a big following until the video.

TMH: All of the hard work paid off and people are finally going back and listening to your old music, appreciating that as well.

RM: And that’s our most re-

PHOTO COURTESY ERIN BLACKWOOD INSTANT STARDOM: Walk off the Earth became popular when the band released a cover of Gotye’s ubiquitous “Somebody That I Used to Know.” The band achieved viral success and is now on a world tour.

warding thing, you know, that that happens. It’s cool because people watched that video, but then they also kept looking at the rest of the catalogue and watched all of the other videos. It’s really rewarding that all the stuff that we’d done before, people will enjoy.

TMH: Can you tell me a bit about your new material? I know you guys have a new EP out.

RM: We do, yeah. We’d been working on an album when that video came out, and then that whole thing happened, and now we have a four-song EP coming out on Oct. 30. The full album will be coming out in the middle of February. People who have already seen our live show have already heard a couple of our songs, and we’re getting a lot of great re-

sponses from them. One song got released in Germany a month ago, and we’re getting a great response from that. It’s cool to go from having a lot of people like you because of a cover song you did, to having a lot of them actually enjoy your original music more. It’s cool.

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Lecturer introduces finite math course with emphasis on art

BY SAMANTHA NASTI CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Math isn’t necessarily every student’s expertise. But regardless, it’s something people need for everyday life – even if you aren’t majoring in math.

University of Miami lecturer Lun Yi Tsai is offering the perfect math course next semester for students who need to get the requirement out of the way, but aren’t into derivatives and log functions.

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ciate. The three-credit course incorporates ideas that relate to forms of art such as drawing, painting, architecture, design and entrepreneurship.

“It’s the type of math that stretches your TSAI mind,” Tsai said. “It helps you understand how the world is built and connected.”

The class covers several topics, including Euclidean geometry, linear perspective and symmetry.

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“The course is a quick launch for nonmath people into a few areas of advanced mathematics that are usually reserved only for math majors,” Tsai said. “These exciting vistas give students – who may never take another math class in their lives – a glimpse of the sort of math that many mathematicians today find fascinating.”

Tsai has introduced some of these topics in his previous classes, and students have demonstrated interest in exploring math from this different perspective.

“I would definitely take up the opportunity to enroll in a math class that goes beyond solving equations and makes you

think,” said junior Joana Palma, a philosophy major.

Tsai hopes students will appreciate math more after taking his course.

“I think it’s math that’s more connected to the real world,” he said. “It makes students appreciate that there’s math all around us – visually what makes something beautiful. It tells you the shape of the universe and how products that we see every day are created. It’s playful.”

Students interested in studying math from a creative angle should look out for MTH113 with Tsai during registration for the spring semester.

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BY THE ANKLES: Freshman defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins (29) takes down redshirt freshman Demitri Knowles of Virginia Tech during last Thursday’s win. Miami has the opportunity to reach the ACC Championship game for the first time since moving to the conference in 2004. The Virginia Cavaliers will host the Canes in Charlottesville at noon Saturday.

Hurricanes prepare for resurgent Virginia defense Miami bowl eligible with win Saturday

BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR

First place will meet last place in the ACC Coastal Division on Saturday. On paper, it seems like an matchup to predict.

But the way this season has played out so far, counting either Miami or Virginia out this week would not exactly be sensible.

After a three-game, four-week homestand, the Hurricanes will hit the road once more to Charlottesville, Va. to take on the Cavaliers in another pivotal conference test.

Miami (5-4, 4-2 ACC) will look to maintain its division lead, while Virginia (3-6, 1-4 ACC) has struggled for most of the year. The Cavs are coming off a 33-6 win over N.C. State.

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Miami – which beat Virginia Tech soundly in primetime last Thursday – is in position to make the ACC Championship game for the first time in program history.

Coach Al Golden recognized that it’s a new feeling for most players on the team, and they will have to learn to work through it.

“It’s difficult because it’s the first time that we’re navigating that – we were pretty much out at this point last year,” he said.

“This is where you’re either disciplined, and your habits and your process either hold up or crack. We’re trying to teach them how to make it so habitual, so disciplined and ingrained, that it can withstand anything. For us to want to go where we want to go in the coming years, this is the first step.”

While fans may be clamoring for the team’s first visit to a game that has BCS implications, that’s not to say the Hurricanes are crowning themselves just yet. Even through

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their struggles, Virginia did defeat Miami 28-12 last year at Sun Life Stadium, and they looked rejuvenated against the Wolfpack following a bye week.

Golden credits the Cavalier defense as the main reason for that resurgence, and noted his team must be prepared to handle them.

“I think they only had seven sacks coming into N.C. State and they got to [N.C. State quarterback Mike Glannon] six times. They were minus-16 going in and now they’re minus-12,” Golden said of Virginia’s turnover margin. “They’ve done that with system and personnel. I’m sure they put a great emphasis on protecting the ball and taking it away.

They’re strong, they’re efficient, they’re physical. We’d better be ready to go.”

After starting off the season at a near unstoppable pace, Miami quarterback Stephen Morris has cooled off over the past few weeks.

Golden believes Morris needs to focus on

making plays when they’re there, rather than trying to force passes into coverage.

“I think Stephen is developing every week. He’s getting better every week,” he said. “We’ve faced some really good defenses and we’re going to face another good one coming up. I think he just has to get back to trusting those around him. Stop looking for the big play and just hit some singles.”

With a victory on Saturday, the Canes would have the six wins necessary to become bowl eligible, which includes being able to compete in the ACC Championship game.

What remains to be seen, however, is whether the school will self-impose another bowl ban in anticipation of NCAA sanctions for illicit benefits allegedly provided by former booster Nevin Shapiro.

The school is expected to make a decision if and when the Canes become bowl eligible.

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Canes face each other in annual series SEASON WARMUP: Senior Chantz Mack runs the bases during his stint on the “green team” in the second game of Miami’s annual OrangeGreen World Series event.

There are three more games to be played in the series. The next at 3 p.m. on Friday. Fans can see all games at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

Admission is free to the public.

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SPORTS BRIEFS SOCCER The women’s soccer team will head to its second consecutive NCAA Tournament following a regular season finale victory over No. 1 FSU and an appearance in the ACC Tournament. The team earned an at-large bid for its fifth invitation in program history. The team will take on No. 20 UCF in a rematch of their regular season matchup on Friday. The Knights came away with an overtime 1-0 victory in their first meeting this season.

Miami is one of nine ACC teams that will be represented in the tournament.

TRACK & FIELD Director of Track & Field Amy Deem has announced the team’s schedule for the 2013 indoor and outdoor

season. The outdoor season kicks off with the annual Hurricane Invitational on March 15, and includes two other meets along with the ACC and NCAA Championships. The indoor season features trips to Kentucky, Auburn, Virginia Tech and Notre Dame.

NFL Just two months after being diagnosed with leukemia, former Canes special teams coordinator and current Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano’s cancer has gone into remission. He is set to begin a second round of chemotherapy this week.

Information compiled from hurricanesports.com.

Ernesto Suarez may be contacted at sports@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Dear V: Closed legs, but an open relationship...

Dear Wish That Was Me, ,

My boyfriend and I have been in an open relationship for two months now, but I never use my opportunity to hook up with other people. My boyfriend is bisexual, and he always describes his experiences with various girls. I can’t stand this, and I always get jealous and frustrated when I hear about his other experiences. Should I give up on this relationship or call him out?

Sincerely, The jealous boyfriend

Why in the world would you agree to an open relationship if you’re not going to use it properly?!

He’s basically using you so that he always has someone to hook up with without limiting himself to just you, and that is in no way fair.

So grow some balls and tell him you’re upset, or start having sex with other people, too.

If given the chance to mess around and you still stick to just him, an open relationship isn’t for you.

It sounds like the longer you stay in it as open, the more you’ll get hurt. So get out, or get serious.

This isn’t some cheesy romantic comedy. He’s not going to appear with f lowers after you’ve gotten upset and tell you how much he loves you and how you were the only one who ever meant anything.

You’re not Jennifer Aniston.

But given the fact that he keeps mentioning his other hookups, maybe he wants you to get jealous.

i you to see if you care. So tell ll Maybe he’s just testing him how you feel. It is an open relationship after all, so be open.

It won’t magically fix everything. Contrary to popular belief, I’m no miracle worker. But if you two spend a little more time talking about feelings and a little less time hooking up, things might start to turn in your favor.

So don’t give up on it without talking first.

Jealousy means you really like him, so give it a shot before kicking him to the curb. The worst that could happen is he decides not to get serious and you’re given the chance to find another guy who will actually treat you properly.

Oh, I guess that doesn’t sound so bad after all.

Also, if your boyfriend is hooking up with “various girls,” I might want to get “various STD tests.”

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Saturday, November 10 • 12 p.m. Rathskeller Come cheer on your ‘Canes at the Rathskeller for their fifth away game of the season! Enjoy 50 cent wings* courtesy of the Rathskeller Advisory Board (RAB) and watch your team take on the Virginia Cavaliers for an exciting ACC matchup that gets us one step closer to the Coastal Division crown. Coverage available via ABC, GameTracker and WQAM 560 AM. *Limit 20 wings per person. Dine-in only.

miami.edu/calendar Thursday, Nov. 8 DG Desserts

11 a.m. • Panhellenic Building The sisters of Delta Gamma will be hosting a bake sale in their suite on the first floor of the Panhellenic Building. The event is $5 and consists of all you can eat sweets! All proceeds from this event benefit Service for Sight and Aid to the Blind. We look forward to seeing you!

Patio Jams ft. Dave Farah

12:15 p.m. • UC Patio Start a new Thursday afternoon tradition with HP’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch, and enjoy the sounds of Dave Farah! For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

RAB Pub Trivia

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

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8 p.m. • Hillel Though considered a “good man” by his friends, Charlie Brown can’t seem to win the heart of the Little Red-Haired Girl, nor

his friend Lucy, her crush, the piano-playing Schroeder. Meanwhile Snoopy and Linus daydream and the rest of the friends battle with kites, school, baseball and misunderstandings before finally coming to realize what makes them truly happy.

Hurricane Pride! For more information about the Student Philanthropy Council, visit www.miami.edu/SPC or contact Gabriel Trieger B.L.A. ’10, Assistant Director, Annual Giving at 305-284-9200 or via email at SPC@miami.edu.

COISO’s Annual International Dance Competition

Men’s Basketball vs. Stetson

8:30 p.m. • UC Rock Every year the Council of International Students and Organizations hosts on International Dance Competition to raise cultural awareness on campus through dance and movement. This, the theme is “Welcome to the Jungle” each dance ensemble is required to incorporate an animal movement in their routine, which is not to exceed five minutes. The top two teams will receive a cash prize for their group/organization. Come out an enjoy the competiton!

Friday, Nov. 9 Philanthropy Awareness Day

11 a.m. • UC Rock On this day, UM will celebrate our third annual Philanthropy Awareness Day hosted by the Student Philanthropy Council in conjunction with the Office of Annual Giving. Come out and learn about the gap that exists in funding undergraduate education and how alumni show their Hurricane Pride by helping to fill the gap. The first 500 students who sign the thank-you board will receive a Philanthropy Awareness Day t-shirt. Remember, on November 9th, say “Thank You!” and show your

5:30 p.m. • BankUnited Center Come out to the season opener and watch our Men’s Basketball team take on the Stetson Hatters!

Women’s Basketball vs. North Florida

8 p.m. • BankUnited Center Come out and support you Lady ‘Canes as they take on the Univeristy of North Florida Ospreys!

Saturday, Nov. 10 Diversity Leadership Retreat

9:30 a.m. • University Center Participants will be inspired and equipped with strategies for success, lessons on leadership, and prcatical skills that will be helpful in navigating our global society. Prizes t-shirts, a continental breakfast and a lunch will be provided to attendees. To RSVP please go to miami.edu/diversityretreat.

CAC Presents: Prometheus

10 p.m. • Cosford Cinema A team of scientists travels through the universe on the spaceship “Prometheus” on a voyage to investigate alien life forms. The

team of scientists becomes stranded on an Alien world, and as they struggle to survive it becomes clear that the horrors they experience are not just a threat to themselves, but to all of mankind.

Sunday, Nov. 11 Delta Epsilon Psi’s 5th Annual Sugar Spike-Off

9:30 a.m. • Eaton Sand Volleyball Courts Come enjoy an entertaining and competitive volleyball tournament, while raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Each participant will recieve breakfast/lunch and a free tshirt! !st place winners in the Men’s/Women’s Brackets will win $200 each and second place will win $50 each. For registration information please contact Sarthi Dalal at s.dalal1@umiami.edu or Diego Maurente at d.maurente@umiami.edu.

AGLO’s Second Annual Greek Showcase

3 p.m. • Walkway between UC and Library Come out and meet representatives for each individual sorority and fraternity in ALL FOUR councils while enjoying some FREE Shortys BBQ! Whether you know you want to join a Greek organization or even have just the slightest interest, this is a great opportunity to find out what Greek life is all about!

CAC Presents: Prometheus 8:30 p.m. • Cosford Cinema

MTV’s Buried Life Event at UM

Clothesline Project

Wednesday, November 14 • 11 a.m. UC Green The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program that gives students a chance to speak out against domestic abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault by making a t-shirt that will be hung on campus among many to raise awareness about these issues. If you would like to drop off a shirt for this project feel free to do so by taking the shirt to the counseling center and leaving it in the drop box.

Wednesday, November 14 • 8 p.m. BankUnited Center Fieldhouse On November 14th at 8pm in the Bank United Center Fieldhouse Ben Nemtin and Duncan Penn of MTV’s “The Buried Life” will share their story with UM. Tickets for the event will be free to all UM undergraduate students with valid cane card. Tickets will be distributed beginning November 5th. For more information contact Bhumi Patel, b.patel9@umiami.edu.

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