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Vol. 91, Issue 22 | Nov. 12 - Nov. 14, 2012
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A LOOK AT ILLEGAL ADDERALL USAGE AMONG STUDENTS, AND THE RESULTING ETHICAL AND MEDICAL CONTROVERSIES PERSONAL INSIGHT INTO A STUDENT’S RELIANCE ON STUDY DRUGS STAFF EDITORIAL: COMPETITION NECESSITATES PERFORMANCE BOOST
DANIELLE UNGERMANN // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CAYLA NIMMO
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Beneficiaries thank donors at philanthropy event GIVING THANKS EARLY: Senior LaGary Simpson Jr., a media management and political science double major, signs a thank you board for all alumni donors at the Philanthropy Awareness Day observation held on the Rock this past Friday. Tuition only covers 70 percent of the annual cost of an undergraduate education at the University of Miami. Friday marked the symbolic point in the semester at which tuition stops paying for a student’s education, and contributions from donors and other sources kick in. The event was hosted by the Student Philanthropy Council, and the Office of Annual Giving to bring financial aid donations to light.
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FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC
NEWS BRIEFS READING SERIES This fall’s Ibis Literary Reading Series will culminate with a double reading by recognized poets Oscar Bermeo and Barbara Jane Reyes from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Books & Books in Coral Gables. Bermeo is the author of “To the Break of Dawn” and has been a featured writer at various institutions like the University of California, Berkeley. Reyes is the author of “Diwata,” winner of the Global Filipino Literary Award for Poetry, and a finalist for the California Book Award. For more information, visit as.miami.edu/creativewriting/readingseries/ibis.
GREEN TEAM The Green Team is accepting applications for the fall 2012 to spring 2013 year. The Green Team is a coalition of the ECO Agency, Category 5, Green U and other environmental organizations that will facilitate and promote recycling and waste prevention at events. To apply and learn more about Green Team, email umecoagency@gmail.com. Alexander Gonzalez may be reached at agonzalez@themiamihurricane.com.
Arboretum offers seasonal venue for monthly jazz, classical concerts Musicians to perform every third Thursday BY EMELIA NUNN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
With the cool fall weather comes a new way to enjoy the outdoors. The Frost School of Music and the John C. Gifford Arboretum have collaborated to create a free monthly concert series known as Music in the Arboretum. The concerts feature jazz, classical and other types of music performed by Frost students and faculty. Attendees are encouraged to bring a folding chair or blanket to the outdoor seating area, which is located on the northwest side of campus behind the Knight Physics Building.
IF YOU GO WHAT: November’s Music in the Arboretum concert WHERE: John C. Gifford Arboretum WHEN: 5 p.m. Thursday
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“Music in the Arboretum is intended to expose students to the arboretum as well as the great talent within the Frost School of Music,” said Steve Pearson, director of the arboretum. “Listening to good music under the trees as the sun sets is a great way to end a day.” The concert series kicked off last month with Avocado Estate, a trio of Frost graduate students who play progressive bluegrass. The next event, which is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, will feature a performance by Category 5 Brass. “There are a lot of graduate students who enjoy the space,” said senior Jae Sung Shrader, chair of the ECO agency, a branch of Student Government. “I really hope that these events open up undergraduates’ minds to the arboretum.” Anuradha Gunathilake, a doctoral biology student and curator of the arboretum, also hopes to bring attention to the location with this series. “We can draw in the UM community and the public to come and enjoy the beauty of the arboretum,” Gunathilake said. There will be no event in December, but the series will begin again on Jan. 17 and continue every third Thursday of the month through April.
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Missed the Rumble on the Green last Friday? Scroll through Karli Evans’ photo slideshow. Want to learn more about the student journalists who covered last week’s election? See Jordan Coyne’s story on the Miami Planet. Didn’t make it to the Warrior Dash? Take a look at Cayla Nimmo’s photo slideshow. Check out Ernesto Suarez’s football recap from Saturday’s 41-40 loss. TWITTER ACCOUNTS @MiamiHurricane @Dear_V @TMH_Photo @TMH_Sports FACEBOOK PAGE facebook.com/ themiamihurricane
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PHILANTHROPY
Themed charity runs become latest fundraising trend Warrior Dash raises $4 million for St. Jude BY ERIKA GLASS COPY EDITOR
Clad in all kinds of warrior garb, runners made their way to Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Costumes ranged from traditional viking gear to “Rosie the Riveter” but participants were all there for one reason: the Warrior Dash, a 5K run to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Participants were encouraged to dress up for the 5K obstacle series, which featured 12 challenges. At the race’s check-in, all “warriors” received fuzzy Viking helmets to carry with them throughout their journey. “It’s meant to be the craziest frickin’ day of your life,” said Sarah McGrath, a race director. “Once they’re done, they’re covered head to toe in mud with their Warrior Dash fuzzy helmet, and then have a turkey leg, beer and enjoy the festival atmosphere.” At registration, warriors were given the option to be a “St. Jude Warrior.” Those who raised $250 had access to the St. Jude VIP tent, which included showers, free food and drinks. “We were helping people, providing them with towels and answering their questions,” said junior Abby Salem, who volunteered in the VIP tent. “They had their own bathrooms and showers, which were cleaner than the other ones and didn’t have lines.” Themed runs have become a popular way to raise money. This year’s Warrior Dash raised more than $4 million for the
PHOTOS BY CAYLA NIMMO // PHOTO EDITOR LEAP OF FAITH: Warrior Dash came to Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah this past Saturday. This intense 5K hosted a series of obstacles for racers to overcome, including jumping over a series of flaming logs. Proceeds benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
hospital. The Color Run, a national race that benefits different regional charities, covers runners in colored powder as they pass
STICKING IT OUT: Participants in Saturday’s race crawl under barbed wire, wade through mud and climb out the other side to cross the finish line and become “warriors.”
through various stations. Last month, Miami’s Color Run benefitted the J.A.M Foundation, an organization that works toward open communication about teen suicide. “I think the money goes to a good cause, and it’s really fun to go with friends,” said sophomore Kathy Lee, who ran in the race. “Color Run is not a normal 5K. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing.” Sophomore Phillip Chan said he thinks charity runs are a fun way to get people out to raise money. “It allows people to stay healthy and exercise, while providing for a greater cause in the community,” Chan said. “I would love to participate in one in the future.” Some people, like senior Joshua Lonthair, have even made a hobby out of these races. “I do 5Ks in general because it’s a good way to get out and have fun with a group of people, and it keeps me active,” Lonthair said. “If you train like I do, you have a goal in mind, and it makes you feel good when you reach your goal ... It’s uplifting for me.” Nov. 12 - Nov. 14, 2012
UPCOMING RUNS WHAT: Steps for Healing 5K Run/Walk WHERE: Zoo Miami, 12400 S.W. 152nd St. WHEN: 8 a.m. Dec. 8 HOW TO REGISTER: The marathon supports the Children’s Bereavement Center and helps walkers/runners of all levels learn about the CBC through participation and awareness. Registration on active. com is open until Dec. 5.
WHAT: Ultimate South Beach 5K and 10K WHERE: Nikki Beach Club, One Ocean Drive, Miami Beach WHEN: 8:15 a.m. Dec. 15. HOW TO REGISTER: Runners/walkers of all levels can help raise funds for the Live Ultimate End Child Hunger Initiative. Registration on active.com is open until 4 p.m. Dec. 14.
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SPECIAL REPORT
Study drugs often used without prescriptions ADHD medications help students focus
Suffering the consequences Six percent of college students use prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Here is a list of side effects they are more likely to experience because they are not under a doctor’s care.
BY ALYSHA KHAN ENTERPRISE EDITOR
Back-to-back final exams, multiple research papers and the last few weeks of senior year in high school. These were the circumstances that led Danielle, who is currently a UM senior majoring in political science, to try Adderall illegally for the first time. [The names of all students have been changed to protect their identity.] Adderall is a prescription stimulant that is typically used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is characterized by a difficulty in focusing on a task or general concentration, and Adderall is used to treat these symptoms. It is one of the several medications that can be used to treat the condition. “In its proper use, it’s pretty safe and effective for people with ADHD,” said Dr. Lourdes Illa, a psychiatrist at the Miller School of Medicine who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry. Many students, however, are illegally obtaining the drug to help them focus, especially with finals less than a month away. “Adderall does not make a person more intelligent or creative by any means, but it can help focus attention on certain tasks,” said Jayanta Hegde, a clinical psychologist at the UM Counseling Center. According to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 6 percent of young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 were using prescription drugs, which includes Adderall, for nonmedical reasons. This is nearly double the number of students using Adderall in 2006 and 2007. Also, 90 percent of college students who used Adderall for non-medical reasons were more likely to be heavy alcohol drinkers and more likely to binge drink. Study drugs In Danielle’s high school, the drug was a popular option for stressed-out seniors. “I was going crazy,” she said. “When you’re a senior in high school, 15 pages is like, what the hell?” She obtained the drug from a classmate for about $4. The price is usually based on the dosage. “It was like me times three,” Danielle said. “Literally, I felt like I would go into these tests and write 10 pages no problem.” She has since used Adderall twice more, during her freshman and sophomore years in college, to improve her studying. Joe, a senior, uses Adderall to deal with smaller assignments. But, he uses Vyvanse, a stronger prescription stimulant, if he has an im4
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portant exam or multiple exams in one week. “When I’m on a study drug, it keeps me focused and all I want to do is schoolwork,” he said. “Even if I finish the work I wanted to get done, the help keeps me going and allows me to get ahead on other schoolwork.” Risks and side effects Despite its alleged benefits, there are dangers to taking Adderall for non-medical reasons. According to Illa, the risks of taking Adderall without consulting a doctor run the gamut from the known side effects of the drug, such as difficulty sleep and loss of appetite, to dependency and psychotic episodes. These risks occur because those who take the drug illegally are unaware of their medical history or the appropriate dosage for their needs, Illa said. Though these complications can also happen when Adderall is prescribed, a physician can help manage them. “It’s always dangerous to take medication without speaking with a physician,” said Illa, who encourages all students who believe they may have ADHD to visit a psychiatrist. While on Adderall, Danielle usually ate and slept less than normal. “But once it wore off, it was like all my
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hunger that was backed up came out at once,” she said. However, she is not worried about the side effects or becoming addicted because of how sparingly she uses it. “I’ve done research on it,” she said. “It’s not a major concern for me.” Thomas, a senior, took Adderall to help him study but found out that the drug didn’t work for him. “I had tremors and couldn’t focus of my work,” he said. “I actually ended up downloading tons of music and cleaned my house and organized everything really well. But in terms of studying, I couldn’t at all.” Ethical issues At the UM Counseling Center, students who admit to using Adderall illegally are educated about the risks and then encouraged to see a psychiatrist. However, psychiatrists at the Counseling Center do not prescribe Adderall to students “as a matter of policy.” “It can be a time-consuming process to thoroughly assess for genuine attention deficit problems, and the potential for abuse is high,” Hegde said. For Hegde, the illegal use of Adderall rais-
es a philosophical question. “The use of Adderall on college campuses raises a philosophical controversy about whether we should enhance ourselves cognitively and physically with drugs, even if we don’t have a genuine problem or deficit, and even if there are risks involved in doing so,” he said. Junior Clayton Wandishin, a psychology major, does not use Adderall because he views it as cheating. “I don’t take prescription drugs to study because it’s wrong and flat out cheating,” he said. “My classes are tough enough without some people popping pills and screwing up the curve for those of us who choose not to.” Danielle said she does feel that using Adderall gives her “an unfair advantage,” but that she doesn’t feel guilty about her actions. “I don’t feel bad about it anymore,” she said. “I was under the predicament that I was taking a final for a class in which I had flunked the midterm. I had to get an A.” Robert Pursell contributed to this report.
TO READ MORE ABOUT ADDERALL, SEE THE STAFF EDITORIAL ON PAGE 6.
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Stressed-out students should take advantage of pills
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here is a scene in the recent film “Limitless” where Bradley Cooper takes a pill for the first time, resulting in an exponential increase in focus, memory and ROBERT PURSELL CONTRIBUTING mental drive. The COLUMNIST colors surrounding him become more vivid, and the small details of his apartment come to life. Peeling wallpapers, small golden accents on hardwood banisters, splintered staircases – all of these things stick out like sore thumbs when he’s on this drug. Within 30 minutes of taking the pill, he has cleaned his entire apartment, washed all of his dishes, organized his bookshelf and rearranged all the furniture in his apartment. He also writes a flawless legal brief in 45 minutes.
Now, if you’re anything like me, you realized something about the plot of this movie shortly after this opening scene: Bradley Cooper had just taken a pretty high dosage of Adderall for the first time. Coming from someone who has taken some form of study drugs for the majority of my life – be it Adderall, Vyvanse or Concerta – the symptoms were all easily recognizable: the desire to be productive as opposed to sitting around and doing nothing, the interest in typically dull subjects and the motivation to viciously clean and organize an entire room. All of that is clearly the result of Adderall, so forgive me if I didn’t find the concept of the movie’s fictional miracle drug that spellbinding. But ultimately, how could you blame me? I’m not the only one doing it. A recent University of Kentucky study showed that 50 percent of college students had used some sort of study drug by the time they graduated. That number jumped to
80 percent when considering only members of sororities and fraternities. Let’s face it: We’ve become an ADHD population. We like our entertainment to be meaningless and our news in sound bites. Perfect example: Remember the topic of the final presidential debate? Probably not. Now, remember “binders full of women?” Most probably. You can’t really blame college students for “abusing” study drugs. Another study by the National Survey of Student Engagement showed that engineering majors have to spend an average of 20 hours a week studying. A UCLA study shows that college students face more work and stress than ever before. And with prescription study drugs being handed out like PEZ candies on campus, why wouldn’t students take advantage of them? I say “take advantage,” and not “abuse,” because the worst thing that
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anyone has ever done on Adderall is clean a dorm room and look up far too many song lyrics. It’s hard to abuse a drug whose main side effects are productivity and finding linear algebra interesting. I can’t list the number of all-nighters I’ve pulled with the help of Concerta in order to cram a semester’s worth of writing into one night. Medicate, Miami. You’ve earned it. I know you’ve got that killer orgo final coming up. You know, the one that you need to ace or else you’ll never get into medical school. And if you don’t get into medical school then you won’t get a job, and without a job no one knows if you’ll ever have another date in your life, let alone find a spouse and … uh … wait. I lost my train of thought. What was I talking about again? Robert Pursell is a senior majoring in journalism.
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OPINION UP!
What do you think about college students using Adderall to better focus on their studies?
AMY MATTHEW SENIOR “I don’t think it’s necessary and I think it distracts people more than it helps because drug addiction is a hell of a thing. It’s a drug, and you don’t put drugs in your system.”
VALENTINA SGRO SOPHOMORE “I am dyslexic. But I’ve never used any type of drugs to study or focus. I believe that it’s all in will, and willing to do what you have to do to succeed.”
JACKIE VALDES SENIOR “I don’t think that students should depend on it so much because their study habits are solely to take the drug and they’re not learning properly. But at the same time, I don’t think that anyone should tell them not to do it.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. Check out video Speak Ups at themiamihurricane.com.
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ROBERT PURSELL, CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST
To doctors, Adderall is the medication prescribed to individuals diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. But to many college students, it is a miracle. This “magic pill” is intended for people who need to concentrate without getting distracted, but who are unable to do so because of a chemical imbalance in their brains. However, college students sometimes ignore the medical criteria to get prescribed, and instead find other ways to obtain the drug. Their excuse: It helps them study more effectively and keeps their mind off time-consuming social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr. As college students, we understand the pressures many of us face when it comes to balancing school, work and our social lives. Now more than ever, college students are increasingly
competitive while they prepare to enter the workforce. Thus, some students turn to this study drug. A New York Times study found that the majority of students who take Adderall illegally do so to be more competitive in school. This makes perfect sense; the bar for students is constantly being raised, pushing them to be smarter, faster and stronger. But some students can’t meet these standards without a little help from Sir Adderall. The truth is, college students will find a way to get the drug even if it isn’t prescribed to them. Whether they buy it from someone who has ADHD, buy it from someone who obtains it illegally or steal it from a friend, where there’s a will, there’s a way. The 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 6.4 percent of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 had misused Adderall. The survey
also found that college students fake symptoms in order to get prescriptions. Faking an attention disorder is extremely easy because blood tests can’t prove the diagnosis. You can blame the system. You can blame college professors. You can even blame society for not making exceptions to the rule that some students must “do it all.” Whichever way you look at it, students have been forced to search for ways to boost their drive, and Adderall is indeed a solution. Adderall won’t make you smarter or invincible, it just heightens your drive to finish study guides, research papers and projects. Others shouldn’t look down on those who need – and welcome – the extra push. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
Veterans Day merits more gratitude ive years ago during Veterans Day, something incredible happened. While sitting around at dinner with my extended family, my grandfather began to tell me a story about his time in the Army when he was stationed in France. That was the first time I had ever heard my grandfather talk ROBERT PURSELL CONTRIBUTING about the Army. COLUMNIST In that moment, I was awestruck. The only thing I was able to force out in response to the story was, “That’s incredible, Grandpa.” I can now say that it was the perfect response. There are no words to better describe the commitment made by those who enlist and serve in our armed forces. And we owe them this day to thank them for the sacrifices they have made for our own comfort. Unfortunately, it seems we – as a nation – have begun to ignore the importance of Veterans Day. Here in Miami, we don’t take the day off. And the schools and
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businesses that do take off simply look at it as another potential break from classes or work. But, that’s not what the day is about. It is about celebrating our proud veterans’ bravery and service. They reach beyond the limits of human boundaries and doubt to protect immeasurable and numerous freedoms. The men and women of our armed forces are nothing less than superhumans. I can’t even wrap my mind around how they summon the strength to go the lengths they do for my lifestyle. They put their lives on the line to go into foreign countries to help protect the liberties of those living both within and outside of our borders. Today isn’t meant to be meaningless. The fact that many schools across the nation don’t feel the need to take the day off in honor of veterans is off putting, and hopefully that will soon change. Until then, all we can do is continue to thank all of those in the service. And it should be every day. Not just on Veterans Day. Robert Pursell is a senior majoring in journalism.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Allison Goodman MANAGING EDITOR Demi Rafuls ART DIRECTOR Mariah Price PHOTO EDITOR Cayla Nimmo ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Monica Herndon NEWS EDITOR Stephanie Parra
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THE ART OF CINEMA
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With Sunset Place just down the street from campus, seeing a new movie is an easy way to fill a Saturday night. But if you’re tired of predictable endings and cheesy one-liners, it might be worth the extra effort to catch an indie flick. Check out these top five art cinemas – which have become gems in an era of franchised movie theaters – and are conveniently located in some of the city’s hippest spots.
COSFORD CINEMA University of Miami’s own Cosford Cinema offers a film selection that can satisfy even the pickiest movie lover. From indie films to classical box-office favorites, the campus’ own big screen will surely have a film to help brighten your day. Best of all, tickets are free for UM students. Cosford Cinema is located at 1111 Memorial Drive. For more information, call 305-284-4861 or visit cosfordcinema.com.
CORAL GABLES ART CINEMA This cinema is a project of the Coral Gables Cinemateque, Inc., a nonprofit film arts organization. The small cinema is located a few minutes from campus. Catch a film, then make your way across the street to Books & Books, an independently-owned bookshop. Coral Gables Art Cinema is located at 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. For more information, call 786-385-9689, email questions to info@gablescinema. com or visit gablescinema.com.
TOWER THEATER Nestled in the heart of Little Havana and named by USA Today as one of the “10 great places to see a movie in splendor,” Tower Theater is operated by Miami Dade College as a project stemming from the Miami International Film Festival. It’s a hot spot for foreign language film afficionados. Be sure to catch a film at this thriving theater which, according to an article reported by the Miami Herald, sold $15,000 worth of tickets during the first week of “A Separation,” an Iranian film that brought in an average of $8,600 elsewhere. Tower Theater is located at 1508 Eighth St. S.W. For more information, call 305-643-8706, email towertheater@mdc.edu or visit towertheatermiami.com.
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Miami Beach Cinematheque, home to Miami Beach’s Film Society for the Miami Beach International Film Festival, provides a refreshing alternative to commercial cinema. With efforts to preserve the city’s Art Deco movement and architecture, the MBC’s location on South Beach is the former home to the historic City Hall. Built by Carl Fischer, a well-known entrepreneur in 1927, the building has been renovated to include a screening room, gallery, bookstore, library and cafe. Miami Beach Cinematheque at Historic City Hall is located at 1130 Washington Ave., South Side, on the ground floor. For more information, call 305-67-FILMS (673-4567), email info@mbcinema.com or visit mbcinema.com.
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Located in the heart of the trendy Wynwood neighborhood, O Cinema’s artistic exterior can make it pass for another art gallery in the district. But don’t let the nonprofit cinema fool you: Today, it is home to some of the latest eclectic films. The cinema, which sits in an old warehouse, also serves as an art gallery and a gift shop. The comfortable theater holds 55 – far more than your living room – and has a wine bar. According to an article reported by the Miami Herald, documentaries such as “Page One: Inside the New York Times” drew larger audiences than at the Regal South Beach, which offered showings of the same film. O Cinema Wynwood is located on 90 29th St. N.W. For more information, call 305-571-9970, or visit o-cinema. org.
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Historical homage features remarkable cast BY ROB FINN SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR
With its unmistakably talented cast, director and producer, “Lincoln” commands exceptionally high expectations. While it does not quite resonate as profoundly as Steven Spielberg’s other biopic, “Schindler’s List,” strong performances by the always-impressive Daniel DayLewis as Abraham Lincoln and the surprisingly humorous Tommy Lee Jones as Thaddeus Stevens make the film an enjoyable moviegoing experience. The large majority of the film focuses on Lincoln’s campaign to abolish slavery by passing the 13th Amendment. Laden with racist and sexist remarks that would make even the most politically incorrect audience members cringe, the film – albeit extensive – succeeds in showing the triumph of emancipation without becoming a sugar-coated fairytale.
Day-Lewis’ depiction of Lincoln is understated, while Jones’ performance is unquestionably overstated. Both are full of remarks so sharp and poignant they are clearly the work of a master screenwriter, despite occasionally becoming overt Hollywood cliche soundbites. Other members of the ensemble cast shine through as well. James Spader perfectly embodies the bravado of a less-than-legitimate political lobbyist, all while representing the good-natured cor-
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ruption prevalent throughout the film. Sally Field electrifies as Mary Todd Lincoln, showing that her acting chops have not declined over her long, illustrious career. As a whole, the film feels as though it is missing something. Each key character brings a certain aura to the screen, with some more mesmerizing than others. The script lacks evenness, unable to determine whether it is historical fiction riddled with humorous asides and made-for-Hollywood drama, or a true, unfaltering representation of an important time in our nation’s history, including the president who made it so. Perhaps, however, this distinction need not be so explicitly defined. “Lincoln” may not sweep the Oscars, but it undeniably paints a memorable portrait of an American hero. And more importantly, it does so without a single vampire.
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Alternative band All Time Low rocks the stage at Revolution Live WEIGHTLESS: All Time Low stopped by Fort Lauderdale on Saturday night as part of The Rockshow at the End of the World tour. The alternative band opened with “The Reckless and the Brave” and performed hits like “Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don’t)” and “Dear Maria, Count Me In.” Before the band hit the stage, The Downtown Fiction, Hit The Lights and The Summer Set warmed up the crowd. Missed the concert? Read Edge editor Nicky Diaz’s review of the show on themiamihurricane.com.
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ZACH BEEKER // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER FLYING HIGH: Redshirt freshman guard Bishop Daniels elevates for a jumper during Friday’s game against Stetson. The Canes were able to turn the game around in the second half when the Miami defense shut down Stetson’s sharp 3-point shooters. The Canes won 87-79, marking their 20th consecutive victory in home openers.
Defense clamps down in second half to secure win Canes prevail over Stetson, 87-79 BY PATRICK RILEY STAFF WRITER
It was a tale of two halves when the Hurricanes opened their season with an 87-79 victory over the Stetson Hatters at the BankUnited Center Friday night. The visitors led for most of the first half, shooting 46.7 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and holding the Canes to a 39.3 field goal percentage. The teams went into halftime tied 34-34, but Miami’s defense was unable to
contain the Hatters’ long-range shooters. “They’re an excellent 3-point shooting team,” coach Jim Larranaga said. “As strange as it seems, we can’t prepare for that because the guys who are starting are our best 3-point shooters, and the guys they go against are guys that don’t shoot the 3.” The Canes turned the tide in the second half, shooting a whopping 63.6 percent from the field. Miami also clamped down on defense, holding the Hatters to 37.5 percent from long range. Miami’s big men exploited their height advantage; centers Reggie Johnson (22 points, 11
rebounds) and Kenny Kadji (12 points, 12 rebounds) both recorded double-doubles. “Their size gave us a lot of problems tonight,” Stetson coach Casey Alexander said. “All of the toughness stats, offensive rebounds for each team, the number of free throws that are taken for each team, you know, they kicked us by a large margin there. And size alone has a lot to do with that, but I think in the second half they wanted the ball more than we did.” Sixth-year Hurricanes senior Julian Gamble, who played in his first regular season game under Larranaga after sitting out all of last year with an ACL injury,
thinks the difference in the second half boiled down to execution. “We talked about kind of buckling down and just getting back to what we know how to do, and sharing the ball more and just playing more of an up-tempo game,” Gamble said. “We had to try to keep them off the glass.” With Durand Scott missing the game due to suspension, the Canes relied heavily on guard Bishop Daniels to fill the void. In his first game as a Hurricane, the North Carolina native played 21 minutes and contributed defensively with a game-high three steals. “He did OK,” Gamble said. “I spoke to him before he got in. I Nov. 12 - Nov. 14, 2012
told him that the game’s a lot faster than you think it is, and Bishop’s a fast dude. When we got in the game, the first dead ball, he’s like ‘Yo, this game is fast’. But after that he settled down.” Miami is now 49-14 in season openers and has won 20 straight home openers. The Canes will travel to Fort Myers to face Florida Gulf Coast University at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Check out Zach Beeker’s photo slideshow on Friday’s basketball doubleheader at themiamihurricane.com.
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Swarming defense holds UNF to anemic 14 percent shooting Canes emerge with 53-point win BY ALEX SCHWARTZ CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
The Miami women’s basketball team started its season in style on Monday night. UM (1-0) cruised to a 53-point win, 77-24, over North Florida (0-1) at the BankUnited Center. The 24 points were the fewest Miami has ever allowed against an NCAA Division I opponent. “I think they’ve all bought into this project,” coach Katie Meier said of her team. “We’re rooting for each other. We’re cheering for each other ... nobody was trying to ‘get theirs’ tonight and that’s a real compliment
to my leadership [from] the three captains.” Senior forward Morgan Stroman was the best player on the court, finishing with 17 points and a teamhigh eight rebounds, while shooting 7-of-11 from the field. Sophomore guard Michelle Woods came off the bench to lead the Canes in scoring with 19 points, shooting 5-of-7 from 3-point range. However, the story of the night was the suffocating Miami defense. North Florida shot a dismal 14 percent from the field – making just seven shots – and 5.3 percent from beyond the arc. The Ospreys made just two shots in the second half and were outscored in the paint 42-4. “Defense, that’s just working hard,” Stroman said. “It’s about
your effort and getting into the other team’s grill, I guess, but you really can’t teach it. So you just go out there and you work hard.” North Florida scored the first two points of the game, but Miami then rattled off 14 in a row. The contest was never in doubt. The Hurricanes led 36-12 at halftime, but Meier was not pleased with her team’s performance in the first 20 minutes, noting the effort, enthusiasm and chemistry were lacking “Halftime wasn’t pretty, but you guys know me well enough to know I’m a passionate coach, but they didn’t get my passion at halftime because if they’re not going to play with passion, I’m not going to coach with passion,” Meier said. “So it was a heck of a shift coming out, and I thought the second half we played a
little bit more like the team I see every day in practice, and recognized and it wasn’t about our opponent tonight. It was about our identity and figuring it out.” One major change in the second half was Woods’ play. The Naples, Fla., native had 17 of her 19 points in the second session, including all five of her 3-pointers. With go-to senior guard Stefanie Yderstrom (eight points, 1-of-7 shooting) struggling through a rough shooting night, Woods’ performance became much more important. “I needed to step up and hit down those big shots if Stef’s having an off game,” Woods said. Yderstrom, Woods and the Hurricanes will take the court at 7 p.m. Monday against Richmond in their first road matchup of the season.
UPCOMING GAMES MONDAY: 7 p.m. @ Richmond SUNDAY: 2:05 p.m. vs. Tennessee NOV. 23: 5 p.m. vs. Florida Atlantic NOV. 24: 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. (depending on other tournament results) vs. Radford/SIU NOV. 28: 7:05 p.m. vs. Penn State
Miami returns to the BankUnited Center on Sunday for a 2:05 p.m. tipoff against Tennessee, which fell to UT-Chattanooga on Friday in their first game of post-Pat Summitt era.
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Polo team dominates Florida tournament, looks ahead to nationals Miami beats FGCU, UF en route to state title BY GISELLE ESPINALES CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
Sandy wasn’t the only storm in the water this year – there was another group of hurricanes making waves. The UM Water Polo Club traveled to Corvallis, Ore. for the National Collegiate Club Championship hosted by Oregon State University. The Canes went into the tournament ranked third in the country, and kicked the weekend off with a 15-6 win over No. 14 Vanderbilt. Miami went on to lose its next three matches in the tournament, finishing eighth in the nation. The club had previously competed at the Collegiate Water Polo Association state tournament at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, where the team claimed first place. Miami beat the top-ranked University of Florida team 7-5. “This is an amazing accomplishment. I’m so proud of our team,” club president Anthony Kanelidis said. This is the second time the club team has won a state tournament since it was founded by Jimena Lopez, a 10
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former player and the current coach. “Considering we had lost to UF twice this season, it was great to beat them in the game that matters,” she said. Since the beginning of the fall semester, the club has practiced at the UC pool with other club teams in the county such as Riptides and FIU. That helped the team become faster, stronger and a more cohesive unit in the water. UM was seeded sixth going into the state tournament. The club beat both FGCU and FSU before heading to the championship game. “Juan Lopez has been the backbone of the team in practice and during games,” graduate student Chris Bauerlein said. Whenever we want more points, we just feed him the ball.” Lopez, on the other hand, emphasizes the need for strong teamwork in the pool. “Water polo is a team sport, and if it wasn’t for all us working like a machine, we would have never made it,” he said. The team is proud of its accomplishments this season, but is not entirely satisfied. “We celebrated, but now it’s time to focus on the bigger goal and that’s winning nationals,” Kanelidis said.
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ZACH BEEKER // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER MAKING A SPLASH: Senior Alan Groll stretches to block a shot on his goal during Tuesday night’s water polo practice. Miami recently beat the top-ranked Florida Gators 7-5.
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