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Vol. 87, Issue 22 | Nov. 12 - Nov. 15, 2009
HURRICANE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929
Call Waiting... UMPD fails to send emergency alerts BY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA AND RAMON GALIANA OF THE STAFF
Many students at the University of Miami were left clueless as to why the campus was flooded with flashing red and blue lights on Tuesday night. The only action by the university came in the form of a lockdown at the Coral Gables campus at approximately 11 p.m. This response was in reaction to an armed robbery that occurred at the 5200 block of Ponce de Leon Boulevard between the Serpentine parking lot and the Metrorail. Students around the entrances of on-campus buildings were forced to take shelter until the UM Police Department declared that the situation was clear. However, the Emergency Notification Network (ENN) designed to alert the university population of dangerous situations on campus never sent out a message. Few in the community were aware that the suspects were still at large in the vicinity. UMPD Chief David Rivero released a statement to the university Wednesday afternoon. “Immediately following the incident, university and Coral Gables Police actively patrolled the campus, but upon further review, it has been determined that the university should have activated the Emergency Notification Network immediately to alert the campus community of a potential threat, followed by an ‘all clear’ notification once we were certain the potential threat no longer existed,” he wrote. “The University is continuously reviewing and improving its safety and emergency response plans and will use this opportunity to ensure we respond appropriately in the future.” UMPD declined to answer questions directly from The Miami Hurricane. Instead, Rivero responded to an e-mail with questions that were accepted through the university’s media relations department. “We issued the statement to clarify to students what took place during the course of last night’s incident,” he said in response to why UMPD failed to send out an alert as the incident was unfolding. “As you know Coral Gables Police Department has an active investigation on this matter. Our statement in-
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LEFT IN THE DARK: Students in the Stanford lobby search for information on their cell phones and computers to find out why the university was on lockdown mode. UMPD failed to notify the community. cludes all the information that we can release at this time.” It is still not clear why the university’s failure to activate the ENN would be part of a criminal investigation. The following paraphrased questions were posed by The Miami Hurricane to Rivero: We received several reports that students entered and exited the Otto G. Richter Library during the lockdown. Should this have been the case? Who is responsible for posting ENN alerts? Is there any way that the university community can be notified in a timely manner if another dangerous situation occurs on or near campus? Is there anything you would like to clarify that you think we should be aware of ? Student Government President Lionel Moise addressed many student concerns at a roundtable hosted by Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Whitely on Wednesday.
SEE ROBBERY, PAGE 4
BUILDING ACROSS BORDERS ENGINEERS TRAVEL ABROAD TO DESIGN FOR DEVELOPING NATIONS PAGE 3
ASK JONATHAN! DANCE MARATHON RAISES MONEY FOR MIAMI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PAGE 5
GET YOUR VEGGIE ON COCONUT GROVE FARMERS MARKET OFFERS ORGANIC CHOICES PAGE 9
DIGGIN’ THE DEFENSE FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE END OLIVIER VERNON MEANS BUSINESS PAGE 13
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Professor celebrates all those curves Web site tailors to plus-size women BY NINA MARKOWITZ CONTRIBUTING STAFF WRITER
In general, by middle school, students realize teachers have lives outside of the classroom. At the university level, the same holds true. Writing Center Assistant Director KC Culver is both a University of Miami profess o r and a
businesswoman. In addition to her scholarly duties, she co-owns AboutCurves.com, a Web site on which she sells plus-size lingerie. “I don’t hide it at all,” Culver said of her enterprise. “But I don’t go into class and say it either.” About Curves offers approximately 300 products ranging from elegant silks to racy vinyls up to dress size 28. The company was started by Culver and her mother, Robin, in 2001 when Culver realized she would not earn a satisfactory salary as a professor. Today, About Curves is the No. 2 Google search result for plus-size lingerie. “I think that the business that we have does such an incredible thing for women,” Culver said. “Especially [for] plus-size women who
are often told by the media that they are fat or unattractive.” As a voice of empowerment for plus-size women, Culver and her mother began the business by attending trade shows. They contacted lingerie manufacturers to determine if they made lingerie in plus sizes, and if the designs were suitable for a plus-size figure. Today, when the motherdaughter team can’t find adequate lingerie, they design pieces themselves. “A lot of the manufacturers who make plus-size lingerie just took some of the same styles and made it bigger.” Culver said. “It doesn’t work. Plus-size women have different parts of their body that they’re trying to mask.” In 2001, when About Curves was started, lingerie was typically designed up to size 1X. But today, Culver can get lingerie cut up to size 6X. With an average clothing size of 16 for women in the United States, there is an increasing demand for larger lingerie sizes. Some of Culver’s students
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who find out about her business are less shocked about what she does than by how she does it. “If anything, I have more respect for KC now because of the initiative she has taken,” said Culver’s former student, sophomore Diego Gabriel Donna, who just learned of About Curves. “I was surprised when I found out about this new enterprise she is heading up.” Other students are not surprised at all by the online plus-size lingerie boutique. “It doesn’t make me view her any differently,” sophomore Felix Bermudez said. “We all have different lives outside of work or school.” Culver considers her site a success, not only in the business aspect, but because of its empowering effect on women. She often receives e-mails thanking her for using real plussize models and for providing the market with lingerie in sizes that were not available before. Yet when it comes to balancing her business with teaching, Culver admits it can be challenging. “I love teaching,” she said. “I can’t imagine giving either one of them up.” Nina Markowitz may be contacted at nmarkowitz@ themiamihurricane.com.
GO-GETTER: Writing Center Assistant Director KC Culver and her mother started her own online business, a Web site marketing lingerie to plus-size women. Culver often designs her own products.
The healthy life
Why have I stopped making gains from my workout routine? JEREMY ALBELDA CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST
Gym regulars who do not vary their routines understand the plateau effect. By repeating one exercise routine every gym visit, there is no gain in strength, size or endurance- the results of these workout attempts become mundane and futile. The problem with unchanging recurrence of routines is that as it becomes easier to perform the movements in your typical workout regimen, the body adapts and no new muscle fibers are recruited every time you exercise.
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The best way to increase fitness level is to alter your routine frequently, constantly shocking the system. Even if the change is just a different exercise for the same muscle group, or if it is a variation in intensity, I guarantee you will start to see results again even with these moderate modifications. My suggestion for an overall effective workout that takes half the time of a traditional routine is to employ a circuit training sequence. Circuit training will build strength, burn many more calories than a regular weight training session, and give you quick results. The key is to keep your heart rate elevated throughout the exercise period. November 12 - November 15, 2009
A sample exercise circuit could be push-ups, jumping jacks, crunches, bicep curls and shoulder press. All these exercises would be performed consecutively, allowing the body to work at a much higher intensity than your standard set in which you permit one to two minutes of rest. Try overhauling your workout regimen, and you will see those results you desire. Email me if you have any questions on how to set up a circuit training routine. Jeremy Albelda is a senior exercise physiology major and a personal trainer. E-mail health questions to him at jalbelda@themiamihurricane. com.
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Want to see what went down at the site of the armed robbery? Check out The Miami Hurricane’s live footage. Frustrated you didn’t receive an emergency notification message from UMPD about the lockdown? Hear other students ‘speak up.’ The Miami Hurricane chronicles the armed robbery case in a photo slideshow. Cindy Poon captures the FEC fundraiser 'Conga for a Cause' in a photo slideshow. Read up on Iku Kawachi’s article about the challenges facing international applicants and their admissions process. Become enchanted with Sarah B. Pilchick's review of Some Enchanted Evening. Catch up on all the action with Ramon Galiana's sports briefs. Sign up to receive text message and e-mail alerts from The Miami Hurricane. Subscribe for the e-mail edition of the newspaper at www. themiamihurricane. com/subscribe.
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Engineers transcend boundaries
COURTESY CAITLIN AUGUSTIN
BORDERLESS: Nelson Mora, a professional advisor for the UM chapter of Engineers Without Borders and the representative for the project in El Socorro, Honduras fill water bottles for testing. The chapter traveled to Honduras to implement technical capacity building projects that they designed for developing communities.
Projects continue despite economy BY BRYAN E. SHERIFF CONTRIBUTING STAFF WRITER
Despite the economic turmoil caused by the recession, members of the University of Miami’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders mean business when it comes to continuing their projects. Since its creation in 2008, the organization has jump-started three projects to improve the lives of the needy, two of which are based internationally. “I wanted to use my engineering knowledge to help improve the world,” said UM junior Benjamin Daniels, who is serving as the organization’s secretary this year. “It’s definitely a great way to get involved.” Engineers Without Borders aims to find sustainable and economically viable answers to issues dealing with the quality of life of people worldwide. Members can be involved in as many projects
as they wish and can attend project meetings once a week and organizational meetings every two weeks. “The more you commit to a project, the better one’s chances are that you can travel to the project site,” Daniels said. At the moment, the three projects that the organization is working on include the Casablanca Initiative in Peru, one in Honduras and one located here in Miami that involves solar cell and energy research. Both international projects aim at providing villagers with better access to clean water on a more regular basis. Currently, many people in El Socorro, Honduras are receiving their water about twice a month, and then storing it in used water bottles or ditches in the ground. “Nowhere we have been working has electricity really, and they are far from the grid,” said Steven Sloan, co-founder of the organization and vice president internal. “But the project is moving along really well and the group will be
going for implementation in a few months.” It is difficult, however, for Engineers Without Borders to continue its operations without donor support. The Miami Solar Energy project cannot move forward until the organization can secure additional funds. “A big issue in a club like this, when we do not want any student to pay, is that we have to be entirely self-funded,” Sloan said. “Part of this comes from grants but most of our fundraising right now comes from working at football games and other things that we are planning.” Regardless of money troubles, members genuinely love their experiences with the organization. “I was involved in a few groups before Engineers Without Borders gained a presence at UM and none of the other groups actually did anything,” said senior Gopal Balakrishnan, the head of media relations. “It was just a waste of time. Engineers Without Borders does things and helps people. I am proud to be a part of that.”
The group stresses that they are not exclusively engineers and would love for people with all interests to join. “I always thought that we should be called people without borders,” Sloan said. “It’s a big misconception, but we welcome everybody.” The UM chapter will host the Southeast Regional Conference of Engineers Without Borders Friday through Sunday, a notable feat for such a young chapter.
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Although the UM chapter may now face economic problems with one of its projects, the group hopes to continue travel to its two international projects and to continue to erase world boundaries one by one. Engineers Without Borders can be contacted at umiami.ewb@ gmail.com. Bryan E. Sheriff may be contacted at bsheriff@themiamihurricane.com.
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ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS
ROBBERY FROM PAGE 1 “We are working with the administration and we are thankful that they have been very open to our feedback so that we can make sure that if something like this were to happen in the future, it would be dealt with in a certain way,” he said. Still, students are questioning the effectiveness of the ENN. “I didn’t get a text message or anything, nobody knew what was going on- not even the staff of the UC knew,” sophomore Kimberly Reyes said. I just think it was poorly handled.” Sophomore Michael Acosta agrees. “What’s the point of having all these tests if when something happens, we don’t get notified?,” he asked. “It’s kind of pointless.” Questions remain as to what exactly happened on Tuesday night. Sophomores Christian Rivera and Aaron Kurz were walking home from the Metrorail after returning from a Miami Heat game. They were approached by three males whom they said looked “like college students.” One of the suspects revealed a pistol that was hidden under his backpack and pointed it to the two students and demanded, “Give us everything.”
The Coral Gables Police Department detained three suspects around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Marius Street and U.S. 1. Their involvement in the incident was confirmed by Wednesday morning. The arrested men were in possession of the crime-scene weapon and were charged with robbery with a weapon and grand theft. Although a CGPD press release on Wednesday confirmed that all suspects were arrested, conflicting details of the suspects’ descriptions remain. Rivera and Kurz had described two black men and one white male, while two white men and one black male were arrested. “It makes me very scared because I live close to campus, right down the street,” senior Jacquie Pener said. “I don’t know where these loonies are going to be, and if they’re coming to my door and if I’m going to be next.” Christina De Nicola may be contacted at cdenicola@ themiamihurricane.com. Ramon Galiana may be contacted at rgaliana@themiamihurricane.com. Danielle Kaslow and Megan Terilli also contributed to this report.
MICHAEL WASSON DOB 10/31/1992
FELIPE BUGUENO DOB 01/05/1992
ONLINE REACTIONS Compiled from comments posted online at TheMiamiHurricane.com, identified by usernames
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CAROLINE:
“I was lying in the grass forever when I finally became aware of the fact that NOBODY was around…. Little did I know that some guys with guns are walking around on campus. Thanks for the notifications and warnings UMiami. I am greatly disappointed, as safety and wellness are said to be the U’s number one concern.”
Not everyone is signed up for Miami hurricane texting. I find this absolutely ridiculous. People at University Village were letting others into the buildings without a care in the world because no one besides those in dorms had ANY idea about what was going on. As usual, the University of Miami is all bark and no bite when it comes to anything important!”
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updates in an effort to know what is happening around campus, I thank you folks at the Miami Hurricane for your efforts. I frequently let my son know about the info you send out. I am glad I signed to be on your list. Keep up the good work!”
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“Well I sure am comforted that the school made good use of that emergency texting procedure…oh wait.” What do you think? Visit TheMiamiHurricane.com to read more and add your own comments.
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‘Ask Jonathan,’ the boy with a message Dance Marathon stands up for those who can’t BY JOHN MARSHBURN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Everywhere University of Miami students look, whether it be by the University Center or the Richter Library, they are bombarded with “Ask Jonathan” signs. Many people wonder what this catchphrase means. “I first thought that it must be for a tutor or something,” junior Eric Smith said. “Is it something to do with the military and their old ‘don’t ask don’t tell philosophy?’” junior Alex Schendel said jokingly. Both of these students gave answers from opposite ends of the spectrum, but neither is close to deciphering what this strange phrase truly means. Junior Sabrina Bunch, the public relations co-chair for Dance Marathon, was able to shed some light on these mysterious signs. “Jonathan was a child who was treated at Miami Children’s Hospital because at two and a half weeks old he started having seizures as a result of a brain tumor,” Bunch said. “They thought it was malignant. It
wasn’t, luckily, and they operated. He’s healthy now and plays sports, does normal kid stuff.” The famed Jonathan from the “Ask Jonathan” campaign is Jonathan Viana of Miami Lakes. Now 11 years old, Viana enjoys attending sporting events and playing baseball with friends. And, as Bunch alluded to, above all, Jonathan is a motivation for many, especially the creators and participants of Dance Marathon. “Jonathan and his family come every year to Dance Marathon to share their story with the volunteers,” Bunch said. Now in its second year, Dance Marathon’s goal is to raise money for Miami Children’s Hospital, which falls under the Children’s Miracle Network. Under the network, a child cannot be turned away due to financial struggles. Volunteers donate at least $10 to the cause and will be able to participate in an eight-hour marathon full of activities including video games and foosball. “Our slogan is ‘We stand for those that can’t,’ so you can’t sit down,” Bunch said. John Marshburn may be contacted at jmarshburn@themiamihurricane.com.
COURTESY ANJOLY IBRAHIM
BUST A MOVE: Shea Garcia, 10, who was a patient at Miami Children’s Hospital, was a guest at last year’s kickoff Dance Marathon event at UM.
DATE: Sun.11 a.m. - 7 p.m. WHERE: Hecht Athletic Center CUTOFF FOR REGISTRATION: Thurs. at 12 a.m.
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Lack of communication endangers students Packed into the lobbies of residential colleges, students were left frustrated and clueless because the suspects of an armed robbery were at large for at least three hours. They were not provided with specific information from authorities as to what the danger actually was until the Coral Gables Police Department made their first arrests. This delay was unacceptable. Administrative officials prided themselves on how effective the results were from the last Emergency Notification Network (ENN) test this past September. According to its Web site, the ENN reached 49 percent of test participants in the first 10 minutes of the test and 99 percent
within the first 20 minutes. A total of 79,000 e-mails, text messages and phone calls were sent to community members on the ENN during this semester’s test. On Wednesday night, The Miami Hurricane did not receive a single report of text messages, emails or phone calls made to the UM student body about the incident. Instead, students were left to depend on hearsay, Facebook and The Miami Hurricane’s notifications. Social networking sites played an integral role, as one of the quickest ways to contact peers and family to find a hint of truth amidst the chaos. This situation calls into question whether we are prepared to effectively handle emer-
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gency situations at our institution. Virginia Tech first informed students about the massacre that happened on their campus in April of 2007 via e-mail at 9:26 a.m., more than two hours after the first gunshot. Unbelievably, our student body was never notified that armed criminals were roaming our campus. It is irresponsible to be so complacent as to believe that something so tragic could never happen at UM. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial staff. Visit themiamihurricane.com for student feedback on the failure of the ENN system.
ack in my days as a freshman, I fondly remember a little restaurant known as the Storm Surge café. Their offering of Hispanic favorites, such as tostadas and café Cubano, were among the best treats on campus, and their prices were more than fair. Their two pool tables and small television were enough to ALEXANDER provide more atmosphere than RAFULS that of the current Oasis Deli. CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST Now I’m not saying that the Oasis is bad (they are actually very good as well), but listen to this analogy. Once upon a time, there was a little stadium known as the Orange Bowl. Despite its uncomfortable student section seating and its faults, the University of Miami student body wholeheartedly embraced their beloved stadium, and the Orange Bowl became the birthplace of many great football players and memories. Then one day, for many different reasons, our beloved stadium was torn down. The UM football team then moved to “Joe Robbie Stadium” (this is the only true name for the stadium; the name Land Shark
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“It makes me very scared because I live close to campus, right down the street… they should have sent out a red alert.”
PAT HOWARD Sophomore “It’s jarring to not find out what’s going on until I was trying to leave and see a perimeter set up around campus.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. compiled by Danielle Kaslow
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Alexander Rafuls is a senior majoring in English. He may be contacted at arafuls@themiamihurricane.com.
POLL RESULTS: Should UM start a three-year accelerated degree program?
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Stadium is nothing but a marketing lie!) and it was… good. The seats were definitely nicer, but many UM fans couldn’t help but feel the administration sold its soul to the devil. In the end, we ended up with a nicer stadium, but it was not truly our own. Ladies and gentlemen, this analogy perfectly explains my feelings about the replacement of the Storm Surge café with the Oasis Deli. Oasis undoubtedly serves an important function as being one of the only kosher restaurants in the area, but does that mean the administration needed to take away the wonderful Hispanic food that once reigned supreme? Now the only place nearby to get Hispanic food is Salsaritas, and that restaurant is about as Hispanic as Nascar. I want to propose one of the most incredible mergers of all time: “The Oasis Storm.” With its mixture of delicious kosher food and Hispanic flavor, the Oasis Storm could become the greatest restaurant in all of UM, nay the world. Beloved Oasis, all I ask for is the return of tostadas, café Cubano and of courses, pastelitos.
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UM alumna and jazz veteran Carmen Lundy performs Saturday in Ludder Hall at Christ the King Lutheran Church at 8 p.m.
Going organic in the Grove
FARAH DOSANI // The Miami Hurricane
DIP IT: Every Saturday at the Coconut Grove Farmers Market, foods like the dairy-free, sugar-free ice cream pictured above and other organic products are sold under brightly colored tents on Grand Avenue.
IF YOU GO WHAT: Coconut Grove Farmers Market that offers raw vegan and organic food WHEN: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. every Saturday WHERE: 3300 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove
ADDITIONAL NOTES: Parking meters line the adjacent streets and parking is also available on the side of the market. The market accepts payments in the form of Visa, MasterCard, American Express, bank debit card, check and cash.
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Seated at a picnic table bordering Grand Avenue, Jude Diaz takes a bite of the ice cream he purchased a few feet away. His eyes widen and light up. “You need to try this- it’s made out of nuts,” he tells his wife Rachel, shoving the cup in her face. “No dairy!” “No dairy?!” she asks, trying a spoonful. No dairy. It’s also raw vegan and organic like many other food products sold at the Coconut Grove Farmers Market. Foods considered “raw vegan” have no trace of animal origin and have not been cooked at more than 118 degrees Fahrenheit. Each Saturday, about 1,000 people attend the farmers’ market, which USA Today named as one of the best 10 in the nation. The market sells organic produce, raw vegan concoctions and other rare food products of this nature that can solely be found at this venue. “There’s nothing really quite like this anywhere,” said Manager Stan Glaser, his narrow frame attesting to his 35 years as a raw vegan. He is also the owner of Glaser Organic Farms, which provides most of the products featured. The market is spread out along Grand Avenue. Colorful displays of recognizable produce occupy most of the space alongside foods that are not as recognizable: red flax seed crackers, raw hump seed nut butter, chickpea carrot croquettes and more. “I’ve seen foods here that I haven’t seen anywhere else… foods that I don’t know the name [of],” first-time visitor Earl Jackson said. The market also features 50 different kinds of juices, a salad bar and a deli, in addition to spreads, pies and salad dressings- all raw vegan and all organic. UM senior Melanie D'Andrea made an impromptu visit to the market on her way back to campus two miles away. She went raw vegan for two weeks earlier last month. "[The market] opens your mind to what food is and how you can prepare it differently," D'Andrea said. "For the people who... are at S'barros 24/7, it's a good way to get healthy food." Tracy Fleming, the raw food chef at Glaser Organic Farms believes in the importance of healthy foods. “When you eat a lot of processed food, they become robbed of nutrients. Raw food is nutrient dense,” she said. Under one of the tents, local yoga and martial arts instructor Kiro Ace eats a slice of raw vegan strawberry shortcake and washes it down with coconut water. “I’ve become addicted to the feeling of [being] healthy,” he said. But, the feeling comes with a price. Sixteen ounces of organic vegan ice cream is listed at about $16, almost three times the cost of a regular pint of ice cream in any typical grocery store. Although only a small percentage of the individuals who visit the market are actually raw vegan, Manju Goradia and other customers agree that the food is worth the occasional splurge. “I would rather eat here than the best restaurant in town,” Goradia said. Farah Dosani may be contacted at fdosani@ themiamihurricane.com.
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A hot spot for bookworms of all ages BY ASHLEY TORRES SENIOR EDGE WRITER
The 26th annual Miami Book Fair's International Street Fair will begin Friday and run until Sunday. The street fair includes more than 250 publishers and booksellers, author sessions, special events and a plethora of book genres. Booksellers from all over the country f lock to Miami to set up tents along the streets of the Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus to provide bookworms the opportunity to explore and discover both new and classic authors. The Street Fair also features niche showcases catered to young readers (Children’s Alley), the comic book lover (Comix Galaxy) and those searching for rare finds (Antiquarian Annex). Senior Stephanie Bigby, who had never heard of the festival, believes it is a great idea. “I used to love to read when I was younger and, if I had more time to read, I would love to go. It is good just to expand our horizons,” she said. One of the highlights of the entire book fair is the Festival of Authors, which
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began last Sunday and will continue until this coming Sunday. Authors such as Tim Dorsey, Dan Goldman and former senator Bob Graham will discuss their latest works at sessions held at the Wolfson Campus. Ralph Nader will be holding a session Sunday at 10 a.m. to discuss his latest novel Only the SuperRich Can Save Us. This event is free, but tickets are required and can be reserved online. Rodrigo Castro, access service manager for the Otto G. Richter Library at UM, attended the book fair and the Salman Rushdie author session last year and was impressed. “It was very complete. There were a lot of good authors. It is important to have these types of events in South Florida,” he said. The Miami Book Fair International Street Fair and its Festival of Authors are sure to provide a unique literary experience that will enable readers of all interests to enjoy the works of countless authors. Ashley Torres may be contacted at atorres@ themiamihurricane.com.
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A REAL PAGE TURNER: Patrons at a past book fair browse a selection of comic books.
IF YOU GO: WHERE: Miami-Dade College WHAT: The Miami Book Fair Wolfson Campus, 300 NE 2nd International Street Fair Avenue, Downtown Miami COST: Free on Fri. $8 on Sat. & WHEN: Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10a.m-6p.m. Sun. Author sessions are $10.
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The time Georgia Tech plays at Duke Saturday; Miami needs a Georgia Tech loss to keep ACC title hopes alive.
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Canes face ACC rival North Carolina Up against former head coach Davis BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
The Hurricanes are looking for a different type of revenge this weekend. With head coach Randy Shannon head-to-head against former head coach Butch Davis, now coach for North Carolina, Shannon’s No. 12 Hurricanes (7-2, 4-2) are hoping to finally overcome in their third game against the Tar Heels, against who they remain defeated, in Chapel Hill, N.C, Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Shannon has paid close attention to North Carolina despite their overall 6-3 record and an ACC mark of 3-2. “It’s a rivalry game within our conference,” Shannon said. “Watching North Carolina on tape, their record does not indicate what kind of team this is. They have lost a lot of close games in the last two or three minutes. That team beat Virginia Tech so they are clearly capable of doing great things.” Davis took over the Hurricanes in 1995 and inherited a program hindered by NCAA sanctions that limited scholarships for his first three seasons. Davis gradually brought the team back to prominence by being 51-20 over six seasons and winning three Big East Conference titles and four bowl games. He is also known for recruiting the top-tier 2001 Hurricanes national championship team. Ever since Davis took over North Carolina in 2007, his Tar Heels have always defeated the Canes. Two years ago at North Carolina, Miami had to rally from a 27-0 deficit and nearly pulled off the comeback until former quarterback Kyle Wright’s four interceptions cost the Canes the game. Last season, Miami had North Carolina in a jam with a 10 point lead until a 74-yard touchdown pass to Hakeem Nicks brought the Tar Heels back, eventually winning them the game 28-24 in the final minute. This Saturday, Shannon and his Hurricanes are seeking their first win ever in Chapel Hill.
“We are 0-3 in North Carolina so our main goal this week is focusing on making that record 1-3,” he said. Shannon has made it quite clear to his team that North Carolina will not be a slouch in Chapel Hill. “Coach Shannon has been talking about it a lot this week and telling us how we’re 0-3 up there,” said sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris, who has 19 total touchdowns and leads the ACC in passing efficiency this season. “It’s going to be a tough trip going up there playing against a good defense and good offense and overall a good team.” The Hurricane offense will be facing one of the best defenses in all of college football. Even Shannon has called the Tar Heels’ defense better than Oklahoma’s. North Carolina is ranked in the Top 10 nationally in both rush defense (8th) and pass defense (5th). It will be up to former NFL coach and offensive coordinator Mark Whipple to create a scheme for Harris and the offense to be successful. “Oklahoma was very good, but overall North Carolina is the best that we’re going to see,” Harris said. “It’s going to be a tough challenge and something hard to overcome, but we got to fight through it.” The Hurricanes will know their own fate in the ACC by the time their game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. No. 7 Georgia Tech plays at Duke at noon. Duke must win in order for Miami to control its own destiny the ACC. A Georgia Tech win would guarantee the Yellow Jackets a ticket to the ACC Championship Game in Tampa Bay. Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.
Watch SportsDesk Friday at 7 p.m. on Comcast channel 96 to see an exclusive oneon-one interview with Jacory Harris.
STEVEN STUTS // The Miami Hurricane
BREAK ON THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE: Junior running back Graig Cooper carries the ball against Virginia last Saturday. Cooper rushed for a career-high 152 yards.
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Camron Ghorbi may be contacted at cghorbi@themiamihurricane.com. LOG ON TO THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM FOR CAMRON GHORBI’S ANALYSIS OF EACH UNIT.
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Vern baby Vern Keep on kickin’ Club helps players stay in the game BY CALVIN CESTARI CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
BILLY GILBERT // The Miami Hurricane
MOMENT OF PEACE: Freshman defensive lineman Olivier Vernon looks to his coaches on the sideline during a break in the action last Saturday against UVa.
Freshman d-lineman makes the tough tackles BY CAMRON GHORBI CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
When sophomore defensive end Adewale Ojomo injured his jaw three months ago in an incident deemed “locker room horseplay," the defensive line took a major hit. Veteran Eric Moncur has been hobbled by injuries as well. Facing a daunting challenge without two of their big stars, the Canes have instead benefited from the maturity of an unlikely candidate: freshman defensive end Olivier Vernon. “I was so disappointed when that happened,” Vernon said of Ojomo’s injury. “I knew I had to go out and play for him. I didn’t really get nervous, I just got a little excited.” Through the first nine games, Vernon has 16 total tackles and half a sack. His “coming out party” came week two against Georgia Tech, where he racked up four tackles, three of them for a loss. With junior Allen Bailey drawing double teams, Vernon has seized the opportunity to pressure and hurry opposing quarterbacks. “He has definitely had a huge impact for us,” defensive line coach Clint Hurtt said of his young protégé. “He is a big kid, very fast and very quick. He has a great motor, and you can’t teach that.” Although his play on the field is wrought with maturity, Vernon has a playful side as well. The Miami native can frequently be found playing video games in his room, and his crazy hairstyle and head shavings exude a childlike passion.
Vernon, ranked the ninth-best high school defensive end in the country by scout. com in 2008, committed to the Hurricanes during his junior year at American High School in Miami. After graduating December of his senior year, Vernon, along with several other Hurricanes, enrolled early to take part in spring classes and football practices. While many have questioned the legitimacy of the early enrollment process, head coach Randy Shannon said it has helped players like Vernon mature. “It helps them adjust to the academic side of college and it helps them grow. The guys that have come in early have helped shape our football team,” Shannon said. “Olivier, Jacory and Sean are just a few examples of that.” “It was really tough graduating early,” said the 6-foot-3, 250 pound Vernon. “I had to take classes over the summer. Every morning, afternoon and night.” According to Vernon, enrolling early has actually been beneficial. “Things wouldn’t be coming so easy if I hadn’t enrolled early, it probably would have taken longer,” Vernon said. “I didn’t want to redshirt or anything like that, I wanted to come in and play right away.” However, Hurtt still thinks Vernon has room for improvement. “Physically he is extremely gifted. The scary thing is, he still has to get some technique down,” Hurtt said. The ACC has officially been warned. Olivier Vernon is here and means business. Camron Ghorbi may be contacted at cghorbi@ themiamihurricane.com.
Despite the fact the lack of a University of Miami Division I men’s soccer team, that does not stop one group of students interested in the sport. On a given November night, there are plenty of students playing soccer on the IM fields. One might not notice this club, but amid the many dribbles, passes and volleys there is a group of 25 players that have abilities beyond the rest. “The talent has always been there,” said junior Andre Britto, president of the men’s soccer club. “It is the commitment that has been missing over the past few years.” Britto, a management-marketing major speaks critically, but knows how talented his group is. They have a new attitude toward this season. “We want to be more competitive and travel more,” he said. “Our goal is to go to nationals next year.” Originally from Sao Paolo, Brazil, Britto grew up supporting his favorite club, Santos. Having played soccer for as long as he can remember, he joined the club because he couldn’t imagine a life without soccer, a sport he loves to play competitively. Along with coach Bener Mengue, they have instilled an attitude of commitment and motivation that Britto said keeps the team on the same page.
Using technology such as BlackBerry Messaging and text messaging, Mengue knows where his players are when practice rolls around and emphasizes the necessity of motivation in order to win. He has been coaching at UM since 2007 and he has seen an increase in the team’s drive to win in his time here. “Mentoring is something I have always enjoyed, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and passing along things I have learned to them,” he said. By day, coach Mengue is an investor and a career-driven individual who says he is still too young for kids of his own, but he loves to spend time training the UM men’s soccer club. In their most recent tournament at UF, the Canes beat the Gators 2-1 and qualified for regionals in Atlanta. At the regionals, the Hurricanes fell in penalties to the University of Georgia Bulldogs, who went on to win the tournament. Even though it was an unfavorable result, the standout play of goalkeeper Nick Turner who played with a fractured foot and striker Kevin Waissmann showed heart from the team and promise for the squad’s future. In addition to a scrimmage with United Soccer League team Miami FC, the club plans on playing in tournaments at FSU, Clemson and Vanderbilt this year and said they will be holding open tryouts at the beginning of the spring semester. Calvin Cestari may be contacted at ccestari@themiamihurricane.com.
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TALENT ON THE HORIZON: The club soccer team warms up for its first game against Virginia Tech in the tournament. The team won 2-0. November 12 - November 15, 2009
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Dear V: Choking my new crush doesn’t do it for me...
, Dear V, There is this guy in one of my classes who I’ve been very much into all semester. He’s hot, smart, and very funny. We have great chemistry. After much anticipation, we finally hooked up last Thursday night when we got back from the Grove. Things were going great until he pulled me on top of him, grabbed my hands, and squeezed them around his neck. I think he was trying to get me to choke him! Now, I’ve always thought of myself as a pretty adventurous chick between the sheets, but I don’t think I could ever choke someone. Now he calls and texts me all the time to get together again, but I am afraid to be alone with him now. Do you think I have a shot at any kind of future with this guy, minus the choking? Sincerely, Gasping for answers
Dear Gasping, Well, you can’t blame a guy for looking for a nice, “adventuresome” lady who can take his breath away. Now that I got my pun out of the way, I’d like to point out that everyone has their secret little kinks. Some people derive pleasure from feet, others from a little sadism and masochism, and others enjoy just plain missionary position. If you can dream it up, there is probably someone out there who gets off from it. In this guy’s case, he enjoys autoerotic asphyxiation. Autoerotic asphyxiation refers to the sexual pleasure that some people get from intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain. Fun fact: it was first discovered in the 1600’s at public hangings. Observers noticed that some male victims would develop erections, and sometimes even ejaculate. That being said, there are two conclusions that we can draw: 1. Your dreamboat’s interests are not uncommon. 2. While these practices are not unheard of, they are dangerous.
You might remember what happened this past summer, when actor David Carradine’s body was found hanging in a hotel room. He was just trying to pleasure himself, and he ended up dying. Because of the heavy risks involved with autoerotic asphyxiation, the American Psychiatric Association formally classifies it as a disorder. With all of the above in mind, ask yourself, “Is this guy really right for me?” Just because you have a crush, doesn’t mean that you should feel obligated to put the guy’s life in jeopardy. You don’t feel comfortable choking him, so don’t do it. Your first intimate encounter with someone often says a lot about your chemistry and any future that may or may not exist with that person. Perhaps the two of you are better off as friends. Best, V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane. com.
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