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Reading day reduction receives mixed feelings Students, faculty share thoughts, concerns

early for exams.

“It just means I have to start preparing earlier, studying for finals in between going to classes,” she said. “But luckily, my finals this year are toward the end of the finals weeks so I’m able to have plenty of time to get my stuff done.”

The poll also asked students when they plan to study, and 80 percent of students said that they are following Sanchez’s study plan –study before the reading day but after Thanksgiving. Another 15 percent of students said that they will study only on the one reading day.

During fall 2012, the Faculty Senate voted to approve the changes to the academic calendar that made fall break two days instead of one and Thanksgiving break a week. The committee sent a survey to full-time faculty who teach undergraduate courses to gauge their thoughts about changing the fall calendar and final exam schedule, according to the proposal created in November 2012.

About 61 percent agreed or strongly agreed with the proposed shortening of the final exam schedule. Final exams begin on Thursday next week and end December 18.

Though there is only one reading day, stu-

BY ALEXANDER GONZALEZ NEWS EDITOR

The changes to the academic calendar for the fall semester proved to be a double-edged sword for students and faculty.

Students were given a weeklong Thanksgiving break at the expense of a reading day that provides time for students to review for final exams.

Last year, students had two reading days before the beginning of finals week.

In a poll conducted by The Miami Hurricane, 75 percent of students feel that one reading day is not enough time to prepare for exams; 13 percent of students felt that one reading day is sufficient, while 12 percent of students did not care either way.

A total of 61 students were polled as of 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Senior Daniella Sanchez, who has relied on the two-day reading period in the past, now has to change her study plan. She is worried about finishing classes in addition to starting to prepare

dents have a weekend between the five days of exams.

Faculty like Jennifer Durocher, a clinical assistant professor of psychology, have had to change their plans as well. Durocher usually assigns students a take-home written exam during reading days. Because the reading day period is shorter, she pushed back the date of the exam to give students more time to work on the test, but as a result, leaving her with fewer days to grade.

“It was a balance between giving my students enough time to actually complete an exam in a meaningful way and me enough time to grade,” she said. “I do feel a little extra crunch time but not unnecessarily so, but it is a small enough section luckily that it won’t be super challenging.”

To retain the same number of class days as last year, the Faculty Senate ended classes two days later than the previous semester. This change causes the final exam schedule to be pushed back by five days. The winter break is then shorter – three weeks instead of a month.

“I’d rather have the month of Christmas vacation than the week of Thanksgiving,” Sanchez said.

TMH When are you planning to study?

After the break but way before the reading day

Thanksgiving ... the earlier the better

One reading day ... no problem

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INTERNATIONAL

Shalala recognizes Colombian president for leadership UM President’s Medal awarded at ceremony

BY STEPHANIE PARRA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

UM President Donna E. Shalala believes in reciprocating honorable gestures.

On Monday, Shalala awarded Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon with the University of Miami President’s Medal at the Newman Alumni Center.

Two years ago, Shalala received the Colombian Congressional Medal of Honor at Bogota’s Constitution Hall.

“I said then that the Congressional Medal of Honor will always represent a bond of friendship and mutual respect between the people of Colombia and our great university,” Shalala said in a statement. “I would now like to return the gesture and bestow the University of Miami President’s Medal on President Santos.’’

Santos, who stopped at the university while on his way to meet with President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C., spoke about the status of his country and about the different ways the 2

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country is improving its security, economy and infrastructure. He mentioned the positive route Colombia’s violence problem was taking, and said that he is hopeful that all the proper steps are being taken in order to improve the country’s security.

“If you take away that conf lict, I think the sky’s the limit for Colombia,” Santos said.

Santos spoke to students, faculty, trustees and community business leaders.

Sophomore Zoe Kaf kes attended the event as extra credit for her current immigration debate class.

She mentioned that she enjoyed attending and also likes that UM often hosts events with well-known political leaders.

“I think it’s great that so many prestigious political figures, or even just prestigious figures, visit campus,” she said. “Part of being at UM and getting an education isn’t just what goes on inside the classroom. It is the opportunities that occur outside the classroom.

We can learn so much from experiences like these and they help to make us more diverse from our peers at other universities.”

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NICK GANGEMI // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR VALUED VISITOR: Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos spoke to the University of Miami community at the Newman Alumni Center on Monday morning.

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LGBT

‘Star Trek’ icon speaks on social activism, equality Actor shares personal life experiences

BY EMILY DABAU COPY EDITOR

George Takei spent much of his acting career playing Sulu on “Star Trek,” roaming galaxies, battling aliens and sometimes getting imprisoned for the good of the Enterprise crew.

But for Takei, prison was all too familiar in real life. He lived in an Arkansas internment camp for Japanese-Americans during World War II, as a result of the Pearl Harbor attacks.

“I could see the barbed wire fence outside the window,” he said.

The openly gay actor, author, and activist came to campus Tuesday and talked about equality and social activism as it concerns students.

The student organization SpecrtrUM organized the event and invited Takei. A member suggested that the university should ask a gay speaker to speak on campus.

“It was one of our executive board members who had met him earlier, I believe a year or two ago, and contacted his husband Brad, who manages most of Mr. Takei’s business opportunities,” said Jared Payne, president of SpectrUM. Takei gladly accepted the offer.

“People have to be actively engaged in the issues of the time,” he told students. “There are many issues coming up, and there will be other issues coming up for you to be active participants.”

Takei’s own experiences with questioning equality began during his time at the internment camp. After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Japa-

nese Americans were denied military service and sent to prison camps.

Although too young to understand the complexities of the time, the events shaped his childhood. Living in a prison camp became normal for him, and it became routine to begin the school day with the pledge of allegiance.

“I recited the words ‘with liberty and justice for all,’ too young to understand the irony of those words,” he said.

Freshman Mickey Lebowski thought Takei’s experience during Peal Harbor was especially interesting, and he enjoyed hearing about this period in history from someone who had experienced it himself.

“History books can do their part on telling you on paper the facts, but getting a first-hand account of it, there’s really nothing else compared to that,” he said.

Freshman Alex Ruhlman was also interested in Takei’s account of life as a JapaneseAmerican during World War II. “His tone, choice of words, and story overall immediately grabbed my attention,” he said.

Takei also participated in civil rights activism, including marching with Martin Luther King.

“Martin Luther King was only one person, and he had only one vote, but he had his voice, an eloquent voice,” he said.

Takei encouraged attendants to believe in the power that individuals hold.

Around the age of 9 or 10, Takei noticed a difference in his sexuality. However, he didn’t think he would be accepted as gay and felt alone about what he was feeling.

“I thought I was the only one,” he said.

He kept it a secret as he pursued a career in acting, an industry that put him in the public

HALLEE MELTZER // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER EMPOWERING SPEAKER: George Takei spoke in the SAC ballroom to students Tuesday night about overcoming the struggles in his life and on his vision for a future with equality.

eye. He later realized he wasn’t the only one and opened up about his sexuality.

“He’s become a very passionate advocate for LGBTQ rights which is why we were interested in bringing him to campus,” Payne said.

“To hear about his experiences growing up, and him, in his personal journey, really at the front of LGBTQ rights.”

Takei told students that progress for change can start right on campus.

“With gatherings like this, where we can discuss the issues of the times,” he said. “I do think the equality for the LGBT community is

the civil rights movement of the first part of the 21st century.”

He explained that individuals can affect people by what they say and what they do.

“This is a people’s democracy, and our democracy can be as great as the people are, but it’s also as fallible as people are,” he said.

All individuals, Takei said, are capable of promoting equality regardless of their background.

“My life began in prison in the swamps of Arkansas, and here I am today, in front of you all,” he said.

HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Bed bug outbreak bugs members of Hecht Residential College Eight rooms infested, others take precautions

BY ALYSHA KHAN ONLINE EDITOR

An outbreak of bed bugs in Hecht Residential College has directly affected eight rooms on an unknown number of floors.

A statement from University of Miami Media Relations said a pest management firm is treating the impacted rooms and the students living in those areas have been temporarily relocated.

“The University takes this issue very seriously,” the statement read.

The issue was first reported on floor 11 of McDonald Tower in Hecht.

Students in Hecht, including those affected, were reluctant to discuss the outbreak with media.

Freshman Kelly Nguyen, who lives in Pentland Tower, is worried that the bed bugs might travel from McDonald Tower to neighboring Pentland.

“We’re concerned that it can affect us too and it’s an inconvenience,” she said.

She and her roommate are taking precautions in an effort to avoid an infestation.

“My roommate and I were looking up different things to prevent bed bugs and basically it said to wash sheets very often and vacuum often and to just keep

the room clean and tidy, and that’s what we’re planning on doing,” she said.

According to webmd.com, bed bugs feed on blood. Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs do not transmit diseases and because of blood-only diet, are not a sign of a dirty living environment.

They enter a room or home by catching a ride on clothing, luggage, and other items. They then hide in bed frames, mattresses, headboards, and box springs where they can lay in wait until nighttime, when they feed.

Bed bug symptoms include bites, which often start out painless and evolve into itchy red welts. In order to confirm an infestation, the bed bugs or evidence of them needs to first be spotted. The safDec. 5 - Dec. 8, 2013

est extermination option is to hire a pest professional.

As of Wednesday night, Stanford Residential College was unaffected.

Emily Dabau contributed to this report.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Any students concerned about bed bugs should immediately contact the University Facilities Customer Service Help Desk at 305-284-8282.

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Honorable welcoming

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SIGNING GLORY: Junior Mischael Cetoute signs the Mortar Board Charter while senior Melissa Olsson looks on during the initiation ceremony. Mortar Board Honor Society is a national honor society that recognizes students for achievements in scholarship, leadership and service.

PROFILE

NGO helps young leaders solve international, local problems Senior creates position to aid in new chapter development

BY ARIANA MOLINA CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

As international director of a youth-led environmental organization, UM senior Christopher Stampar says devoting time to those type of causes is a passion he was born with.

Stampar, an international studies and economics major, is involved in Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions (IDEAS). The nongovernment organization (NGO) is nonprofit and accredited by the United Nations. Its purpose: to help nurture the talents of youth leaders to drive solutions and implement sustainability programs and action projects on campuses and in communities around the world.

“I think the biggest effect I’ve had in facilitating the environmental movement has been in establishing IDEAS chapters around the world, particularly in Africa,” he said. “Perhaps our organization’s most successful chapter has been IDEAS for Uganda, where we have an incredible team working in all 112 districts of the country, and chapters in over 16 schools and universities.”

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In early 2012, Stampar created the position of international director within IDEAS for U.S. to develop new chapters and partnerships abroad.

“I noticed a lack of an international director position within IDEAS for U.S. at the time, and decided to take the initiative and propose creating this new opportunity for myself and the organization,” Stampar said.

As president of IDEAS for UM, Stampar has been able to recruit around 20 students from all over the world and from different majors to get involved in the initiative.

One student who has worked with him is Paulina Araujo, 19, who started at UM in fall 2012 after graduating high school in Cartagena, Colombia.

“We have discussed all sorts of projects from improving the recycling system in school to making a contest and art exposition of recyclable materials,” Araujo said.

Stampar is also active in the United Nations and created IDEAS for the UN as an effort to accredit students for participation in international conferences and events.

“I had always had a passion for international issues that began with my involvement in Model United Nations in high school,” Stampar said.

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Chris Castro is the co-founder and executive director for IDEAS for the U.S. and has worked with Stampar from the beginning in his involvement with IDEAS. “Stampar is not only an incredible business partner, but also one of my best friends,” said Castro, who STAMPAR co-founded IDEAS while he was a sophomore in the University of Central Florida in 2008.

Stampar and Castro have both traveled a lot since he started his position with IDEAS for the U.S. in 2011.

“We have traveled to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the International Economic Congress in Berlin, Germany,” Castro said. They have also visited New York to speak at the United Nations headquarters.

Stampar will be graduating next May and plans to apply the knowledge he has gained throughout his academic career into the real world and future endeavors.

“What may come in another year I can barely imagine,” he said, “but that bit of uncertainty combined with the amazing experiences I have already enjoyed fuels my passion for change and keeps me eager to discover what I’ll be involved in next.”

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@MiamiHurricane eating turkey with the family then watching Canes Football beat Pitt and Canes Hoops beat ASU! #tmhtweetup

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@MiamiHurricane I spend my break in denial of all the work I have to do.

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Teaching profession deserves a review We’ve all heard it before: Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach. The idiom summarizes many’s feelings about a profession that is highly undervalued.

At the University of Miami, the School of Education and Human Development is one of the smallest schools – with 539 students enrolled, according to the Office of Admission. That’s only about five percent of undergraduates. It may not be a popular path of study, but for many college students teaching is a back-up plan.

With 18 credits, a noneducation major can earn a professional training option minor and be certified to teach in Florida. Another popular post-grad option is joining Teach for America (TFA), which is currently recruiting for 2014.

The organization takes in recent graduates who have shown leadership qualities in college and places them in public schools

around the country to teach for two years. TFA makes the assumption that, as long as you have a degree, you can receive a few short weeks of training and be ready to teach.

But that’s not done in any other career. There’s no crash course in becoming a doctor or lawyer, and being able to teach – and teach well – can be just as challenging.

TFA’s approach to education is part of a more widespread problem: the marginalization of the teaching profession, as Josh Diem, a professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, calls it.

It has become increasingly easier to become a teacher through these alternative routes and certification programs. As a result, society seems to view teaching as something that anyone can do.

In reality, this de-professionalization of teaching as a career is only doing more harm to the underprivileged schools where

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TFA – which sends in unqualified “teachers” – aims to make improvements. While reform of the TFA program, such as limiting it to students with a background in education, is a step in the right direction, wider structural change is essential in the long-run.

In Finland, for example, teaching is the country’s most respected profession, and the career has competitive requirements. We need to follow Finland’s example and reverse the current trend of de-professionalization. By bringing more qualified teachers into schools, we will be able to improve our educational system.

But this isn’t an obvious solution – because those who can, teach; those who can’t, make policies about teaching.

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Genders have equal control of life and love

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iana, Bianca, Christine ...” Hearing my professors complete roll call makes me feel like I’m back in my all-girls high school. Minus the nuns. I study in the School of Communication, where there are more girls than in, say, the College of Engineering. But the female-majority trend has spread MELANIE MARTINEZ across American college campuses.

CONTRIBUTING Since 2000, women have repCOLUMNIST resented almost 57 percent of enrollment in the nation’s universities, and they earn 60 percent of bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

The University of Miami’s ratio is pretty even at 51/49, but schools like American University are tipping at 60/40.

Theories for the estrogen takeover include different brain chemistry, curriculums that don’t cater to boys’ interests, and the tendency of girls to have higher grades and lower drop-out rates.

Statistics like these make me want to rip off my bra and yell “Girl Power,” but the gender imbalance has social consequences. Sociologist Kathleen Bogle told The New

York Times that, “On college campuses where there are far more women than men, men have all the power to control the intensity of sexual and romantic relationships.”

Feeling entitled, men set a standard for dating that some girls have no choice but to follow. If it were the other way around, girls’ rules would include mandatory viewings of “The Notebook” and less fantasy football.

But there’s another view: Hookup culture has furthered feminine progress. Temporary relationships or delayed marriages don’t distract from school and jobs. Women are purposely participating in casual affairs, which keeps them focused on grades and priorities. A serious relationship is seen by many as something to avoid because it can distract and derail goals. But not all girls are career-minded; some attend college in hopes of finding a future husband.

The choice is solely yours. We shouldn’t feel pressured by guys to “put out” because we think they’ll move onto the next girl. Nor should we be pressured by our fellow females to hookup casually, or by marriage-minded girls to settle down early. What matters is to be aware and in control of your love life, your sex life and your future.

Melanie Martinez is a sophomore majoring in journalism.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT

SG plans for a stunning spring ell, that was a nice and long break.

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Welcome to the December edition of the monthly Student Government column. I’ll be wrapping up the semester and talking about a few things to keep an eye out for next

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semester.

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), we’ve reached the end of the semester, and that means it is time for finals. Fear not, for SG is here to help. On Dec. 12, we will be holding the SG Study Break. From 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., there will be yoga on the Foote Green and at 7:15 p.m. we will have stress relieving activities and free food.

Looking toward next semester, we have a few really exciting things going on. At the beginning of the semester (Jan. 17 to be exact), SG and Canes Night Live are partnering to bring you Canes After Dark – Spring Kickoff. Like previous Canes After Dark events, it will be a lot of fun with tons of activities. We’re going to have live performances as well,

so if you have a talent or skill you’d like to show off, shoot an email over to d.lorenzo4@umiami.edu and let us know what you can do.

Next semester also brings with it a new application cycle for Design-a-Course. This program gives students the opportunity to come up with a curriculum and teach a class in something that they are interested in. To give you an idea, last year there was a class about navigating the medical school application process. Getting a class approved takes some time, though, so it is important to start early.

Keep an eye out early next semester for details.

Student Government elections will also take place next semester. Students can run for various Senate seats, as well as for president, vice president and treasurer. Filing begins Jan. 13 at 8 a.m., and more information will be made available on the Elections Commission OrgSync page. If you are interested in helping out with elections, applications to be an Elections Commissioner are currently available on the “Get Involved� tab on miami.edu/sg.

Good luck with finals, have a great winter break and don’t forget to turn off your electronics before you leave.

Adam Orshan is a senior majoring in international finance and marketing.

y friends always tell me to create an Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. At least I didn’t have to make a LinkedIn account, too.

NAYNA SHAH I thought the SENIOR correct order for using COLUMNIST LinkedIn was 1) get a job and 2) make a LinkedIn profile listing that job under “current employment.� Recently, however, I have learned that a LinkedIn account helps you land the job in the first place.

LinkedIn has turned itself into the modern business card and resume, making it easier than ever for job candidates to network with both colleagues and potential employers at no cost at all. But just because LinkedIn accounts are associated with words like “professional� and “employment,� that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t make one as an undergraduate.

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Because of all the information available online, employers tend to search the names of candidates they interview. Establishing a professional online presence is crucial. You want to be sure that if someone searches your name, the first thing that pops up is your LinkedIn profile.

In a way, it can be more effective than a paper resume, because it matches a face to all the qualifications, and potential employers can feel like they know you. I’ve even heard stories of college students being sought out by employers for positions they never even applied to simply because the employer stumbled upon his or her LinkedIn profile.

If you’re not in a class that requires you to create a profile, winter break is the time to start. If you already have one, don’t let it be stagnant: You have to continue to update it.

If you’re a regular LinkedIn user, I can’t say you’re ahead of the game (because of how fast technology moves), but at least you’re keeping up with it.

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Guide to surviving final exams

BY AMANDA WOOD CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Thanksgiving provided a muchneeded break from school, but now finals are looming on the horizon. With only one reading day this year, many students are already stressing about the impending doom that is finals week.

Thankfully, TMH has got your back.

We’ve compiled a range of great tips to help you adjust to the new schedule relatively unscathed.

HOW TO STUDY FIND A BUDDY: Group studying motivates everyone to at least start studying, and discussing difficult concepts can help you gain a deeper understanding of your class materials. Just make sure it doesn’t turn into a social hour … or two.

DRAW IT OUT: Take time to cover each section of the syllabus, focusing on what you struggled with during the semester.

Stretching out your studying will leave you more relaxed and confident at test time.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP: Your brain needs time to absorb the information you’re studying, and sleep is essential to this process.

WHAT TO DO DURING BREAKS EXERCISE: Exercise releases endorphins, gets your blood pumping, wakes up your body, and puts your focus on something other than studying.

BAKE/MAKE SOMETHING: Exercise a different part of your brain by getting your hands dirty. Baking or making something allows you to get away from studying for a while, and gets your creative juices flowing.

MEDITATE: Don’t knock it ‘till you try it; meditating is a great way to reset your mind and relax when the stress of finals is bearing down on you.

GET A MASSAGE: The Wellness Center offers 25- and 55-minute massages for $35 and $55, respectively. Relax and enjoy it. Both your brain and body will thank you later.

GO HOLIDAY SHOPPING: ’Tis the season, and since finals end later than usual

this year, you won’t have much time for holiday shopping after finals. So take an extended break and hop online, or head to the mall for a few hours. It’s one less thing you have to worry about later on.

GET LUNCH WITH FRIENDS: They say misery loves company, but spending time with friends can actually help you stay motivated throughout finals. Blowing off some steam at the Rat, or hanging out somewhere off campus is a great way to take your mind off of studying and just have fun for awhile. Just make sure you get back to studying eventually.

WHAT TO EAT APPLES AND PEANUT/ALMOND BUTTER: The protein in nut butters will keep you full between meals and pairing it with apples is a perfect way to sneak in a serving of fruit that conveniently packs into a backpack or purse.

HUMMUS AND PRETZELS: Brands like Sabra are now offering single-serving packs of hummus, complete with pretzels for dipping. These low-cal snack packs are a great option for the on-thego student.

GRANOLA BAR: Although often high in calories, granola bars can be perfect for satiating hunger between meals, and some are so tasty they seem more like a dessert than a snack.

WHAT TO WEAR GET DRESSED: You’re not going to be motivated to do anything if you’re in your pajamas all day.

WEAR SOMETHING COMFORTABLE: Nobody likes hunching over too-tight clothing, or wearing earrings that make headphone use impossible. Think of something that you’d wear to go get coffee with a friend – comfortable, presentable and, in this cool weather, perhaps even cozy.

KNOW YOUR STUDY CONDITIONS: If you’re going to be studying for a while, think about where you’re studying and what you need to do to stay comfortable. It’s not easy to focus on your textbook when you’re sweating or shivering.

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CHARLOTTE CUSHING // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER PERFECT FORM: Redshirt junior Sam Dorman works on his dives Wednesday afternoon at the UC pool. Dorman sat out last year due to shoulder surgery, but has made a big splash on the UM team since his return.

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UM diver winning big after redshirt year Dorman sets sights on Olympic competition

BY ALEXANDRA KLUMPP CONTRIBUTING STAFF WRITER

When he’s in the classroom, junior Sam Dorman focuses on solving engineering problems. But when Dorman is f lying off the end of a springboard, his mind is fixed on a clean landing.

Dorman, 22, a mechanical engineering major, finished first in three events at the AT&T National Diving Championships in August. He says it’s a challenge to juggle two commitments that he’s equally passionate about.

“I have no time in my life - school and diving takes over,” he said. “I am behind in school during the week because of diving, so I study all weekend to catch up.”

with the most potential,” coach But, he added, “It’s all Randy Ableman said. “That’s worth it.”

Dorman began diving at what I saw in him and that’s image 8 at a local pool in his homeportant.” town of Tempe, Ariz.

According to Ableman, Dorman has focused on the “I went to that pool every springboard competitions beday with my brother, and I ran straight to the diving board,” he cause of his success in those said. “They had a small recreevents and because it isn’t too DORMAN ational dive team that I signed hard on the body. up for.”

Dorman has suffered mulThe coach of that team was also a tiple injuries and gone through numerous diver at Arizona State University, and surgeries over his diving career. he encouraged Dorman to try out for the “I’m still learning how to walk after ASU club team. shattering my right foot eight years ago,” Dorman dove with the ASU club he said. team for years before joining the UM He said that’s when the doubts set in men’s diving team in 2009. Now he’s a at age 14, he thought about quitting. redshirt junior after sitting out the 2012 “I was simply scared of the dive,” season as he recovered from shoulder sur- Dorman remembers. gery.

But he fought through his fears for the “Sam didn’t come in as the best diver love of the sport, and went on to achieve in the recruiting class, but he came in national and international success.

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Two months ago in Iowa, Dorman won the men’s one- and three-meter springboard titles. Then, along with UM teammate Zac Nees, he came from behind to win the three-meter synchronized springboard competition too.

The three gold medals earned Dorman the men’s High Point Award.

“Sam is very self-motivated. He deserves that award,” said Cyndi Hoppler, a freshman diver on the UM women’s team. “He works really hard and is constantly pushing to get better – in dive and in school.”

In July, Dorman and Nees placed fourth in synchronized diving at the World University Games in Russia.

Dorman tried out for the 2012 Olympic team, but didn’t make the squad. He has his eyes set on 2016 and beyond.

“If all goes well, I’ll keep going until the 2020 Olympics and maybe get my master’s,” he said.

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Canes After Dark: Winter Wonderland 'SJEBZ %FDFNCFS t Q N t 6$ 3PDL 'PPUF (SFFO Celebrate the last day of classes and find yourself transported to Canes After Dark and Canes Night Live Winter Wonderland!

Enjoy our zipline, stuff-a-plush, inflatables, hot cocoa, and most importantly SNOW! This winter night will also include free long sleeve t-shirts and free coffee mugs. Don’t miss out on this awesome tradition!

miami.edu/calendar Thursday, December 5 Patio Jams ft. R & B Ensemble Q N t 4$$ 1BUJP Start a new Thursday afternoon tradition with HP’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch, and enjoy the live band!

End of Semester Art Show Q N t 6$ 'MBNJOHP #BMMSPPN " Join the UM Photography Club as their members exhibit their artwork. There will be light refreshments and appetizers served. Please dress in chic attire.

Cosford Cinema Presents: THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB

Finals Fiesta Q N t )FDIU 4UBOGPSE #SJEHF After a long and hard semester of studying, taking quizzes, and exams, end your semester with a bang! The office of Multicultural Student Affairs celebrates the end of each semester with a “Fiesta� for all to enjoy. All students are invited to attend an afternoon of food, games, entertainment, and fun. For more information, visit www. miami.edu/msa.

Cosford Cinema Presents: THE GREAT BEAUTY Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB

Saturday, December 7 Cosford Cinema Presents: THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN Q N Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB

Friday, December 6

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Heart Saver CPR with AED Q N t )FSCFSU 8FMMOFTT $FOUFS Heart Saver CPR with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course teaches CPR and relief of choking in adults, children, and infants, as well as use of barrier devices for all ages. Optional: infant CPR and choking, and adult, child, and infant CPR with mask. Participants will also learn how to use an AED. The cost is $35 for student members, $40 for non-student members and $45 for non-members.

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CAC Presents: Elysium Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB Our semester lineup ends with this action thriller that brings “Occupy Wall Street� to outer space! In the year 2159, humanity is sharply divided between two classes of people. The ultrarich live aboard a luxurious space station called Elysium, and the rest live a hard scrabble existence in Earth’s ruins. His life hanging

Sunday, December 8

Winter Break Airport Shuttle Flight planned for Winter Break? Take a HurryCane shuttle from the Coral Gables Camous to Fort Lauderdale International Airport. The cost will be $20 non-refundable fee. Shuttles must be reserved no later than Sunday, December 15.

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Reading Day is Wednesday, December 11.

Final Exams are December 12 through December 18.

Good luck on your exams!

Shuttle times: Tuesday, December 17 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18 6 a.m., 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Thursday, December 19 10 a.m. & 3 p.m.

NOTE: Students traveling to Miami International Airport may use Metrorail’s Orange Line. Please visit the Miami-Dade Transit website for more information.

If you have any questions regarding shuttle reservations please call the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs at 305-284-4922 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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HP Special Events Presents: Relaxation 101

in the balance, a man named Max agrees to undertake a dangerous mission to infiltrate Elysium that could bring equality to the population. However, the government vows to preserve the pampered lifestyle of Elysium’s citizens, no matter what the cost. Starring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster. Run time: 109 minutes.