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Mentors help teach culture Foreign students improve English BY ROSE AVILES CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Being placed on the opposite side of the world with no friends or family can be both scary and exciting. Many students at the University of Miami can relate to this experience because 10 percent of UM undergraduates are international students, which come from 111 different countries. Designed by the Intensive English Program (IEP), UM’s conversation program helps students that do not speak English f luently to perfect their language skills. By matching each exchange student with an English-speaking student, the program works to immerse them in American culture while tending to their English language needs. One match provided by the IEP was sophomore Carson Chen, a part-time IEP student, and junior Gustavo Lang who have been partnered for a year. Through this partnership, Chen and Lang have shared their cultures.
“It’s very different here from their country,” said Beatrice Nanni, director of IEP. “It gives international students an understanding, as well as what the American culture is really like.” IEP functions include Talking Tuesdays, where coffee and cookies are served, and monthly events like ice cream night and bowling. “It’s also an opportunity for mentoring,” Nanni said. “If you want to meet someone from a different country then you definitely should join.”
Ernesto Suarez previewed the women’s basketball team’s upcoming game against FSU.
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Amilynn Soto captured the SoC’s Haiti: One Year Later. Check out her video.
INTERESTED? Information sessions on Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. in Allen Hall 101.
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BREAKING THE BARRIER: Sophomore Carson Chen (left) and junior Gustavo Lang practice conversing in English and Chinese.
Memorial to be held for alum Former student dies from injuries in car accident BY ALYSHA KHAN AND ALEXANDRA LEON ASSISTANT NEWS EDITORS
University of Miami alumnus Andrew Klausmeyer passed away last Monday in a car accident while traveling home. The 24 year old died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Golden, Colo. Klausmeyer, who graduated from UM in 2008, was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the 2
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Housing Board. “If you had to pick a Cane to embody, he was it,” said K l a u s m e y e r ’s fraternity brother D.J. Walters, KLAUSMEYER class of 2008. Klausmeyer, who was born in Lutherville, Md., resided in Miami and worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney as a wealth management financial advisor. “His ambition was unbelievable,” said another SAE brother, Miles Varghese, class of 2009. According to an obituary
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published in The Miami Herald, Klausmeyer traveled the world, enjoyed fishing, boating, snow skiing and spending time with his family. His brothers remember him as the “life of the party.” “He made sure you had a better time than he did,” Walters said. A viewing was held Sunday at Kendall United Methodist Church. The funeral and memorial service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the same location. Eric Klausmeyer created a Facebook memorial page for his brother Andrew. “Thanks to everyone for all their support through this tragedy,” said Eric on the group’s wall.
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In lieu of flowers, Klausmeyer’s family is asking that people donate money to the Children’s First Society for UM pediatrics dedicated to improving child health. Andrew co-founded the organization and served as a board member. Contributions can be made out to UM Pediatrics, (memo) CFS in memory of Andrew Klausmeyer, and mailed to: Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Office of Advancement, PO Box 016820 (D820), Miami, FL 33101. Alysha Khan and Alexandra Leon may be contacted at asstnews@ themiamihurricane.com.
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FROM THE COVER: Two children visit one of the Cracking Art Group’s giant pink snails at Coral Gables Youth Center on Sunday morning.
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Evaluations misrepresent Professors search for helpful course critiques BY IVANA CRUZ CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
ativity, experience and innovation in the model shop. “I have no monopoly on the good ideas. Therefore, a student is quite capable of coming up with a trick that I don’t know,” he said. “A Confucius analect says ‘A man learns three ways: by imitation, which is the easiest; by reason, which is the noblest; and by experience, which is the bitterest.’ [But experience allows] you to learn how to get out of the problems more quickly and easily.” According to Villaroas, knowledge of how to build things has further implications. “It used to be that America was a country where things were being manufactured,” he said. “We’ve now become a technological country where people know how to use computers, but if you were to put 10 different tools in front of them they wouldn’t even be able to name five, let alone know how to use them. The model shop fills that void in students’ educations.”
Helpful evaluations or biased commentary? More and more the line is becoming blurred as students go on the offensive when filling out teacher evaluations. A recent survey demonstrated that onethird of students at both the University of Northern Iowa and Southeastern Oklahoma State University confessed to lying on course evaluations, according to The Michigan Daily News. “They are beneficial for the teachers but I don’t think all the students are honest,” junior Megan Czekha said. “They just put down whatever because they don’t want to take the time to do it.” Others, however, say they fill out the surveys truthfully. “I filled out five of five evaluations,” freshman Katie Condon said. “I was completely honest in them. I tried to focus more on the course itself rather than the professor.” A similar problem often plagues the popular review site ratemyprofessors.com where reviews often are biased, offensive and do not focus on the professor’s teaching ability. “‘O HERROOOO.’ That is all you will understand from this teacher,” wrote one anonymous commentator on the site. “Horrible Chinese accent... the class could have been in German for all I know… Terrible teacher that should just work at a nail salon like her counterparts.” Despite the fact that many students misuse the evaluation process, the surveys are often crucial in helping professors determine how to improve their classes. “I do make modifications to a course when a concern or suggestion makes sense to me, whether it’s coming from several students or just one,” English professor Kathryn Freeman said. “For instance, because my handwritten comments on papers are notoriously difficult to read, I have moved towards electronic submission of papers and returning them with comments online.” But the root of the problem is the fact that many students simply do not fill out the surveys since they are not mandatory. When questioned whether he had filled out any evaluations for the fall semester, sophomore Janmarco Santiago said “No, for what?”
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TOOL TIME: Michael Galea, a fifth-year architecture student who works at the School of Architecture’s model shop, demonstrates bowl making. The model shop allows architecture students to realize their designs.
No limits for architects in shop Studio proves free forum of expression BY CHLOE HERRING CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
The model shop could be mistaken for any other studio room within the School of Architecture if not for a large yellow sign that reads “Caution.” Inside, students with reputations for never sleeping build products that they only imagined in studios. In the model shop, there are tools everywhere, small sculptures scatter the f loor, shavings decorate tables and a strong smell of wood greets visitors at the door. Somehow, amid the chaos, everything in the model shop seems to be in place. “The role of the model shop within the School of Architecture is support for the students. We accommodate [them] with materials or guidance,” said Adrian Villaroas, model shop manager. “Whatever the students want to build, I try to steer them in the direction they should go with an emphasis on safety.”
Located next to the architecture design studios, the model shop’s 1,500 square feet is complete with milling and assembly rooms, where students can work with tools and machines for building with wood. Another feature of the model shop is an exhibition room that houses a collection of products created by students and faculty of the School of Architecture, as well as professional architects. The model shop also functions as an on-campus repair shop for problems like broken chairs or jammed doors. But more importantly, to architecture students it serves as a metropolis of ideas. One of the smallest schools at the university, the School of Architecture consists of less than 400 enrolled students. “Everybody knows everybody,” said Michael Galea, a fifth-year architecture student who works at the shop. “This definitely allows us to bounce ideas off each other.” Galea recently sold a coffee table he built at the shop. Villaroas, who has held the position of model shop manager for 12 years, stresses the importance of cre-
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The 8-foot tall pink snails are located throughout Coral Gables. The 22 snails in the Gables will be exhibited for two months.
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No, you're not just seeing things. Eight-foot tall, bright pink snails have been spotted all across Coral Gables. The snails have been scattered throughout downtown Coral Gables for two months and can be seen in unexpected places including the front of City Hall, at Merrick Park and in front of the Coral Gables Library. The giant snails were first introduced by the Cracking Art Group at Art Basel in December. One of the group’s goals was to make artwork accessible to the public. Sophomore Heather Capps felt that the snails were a departure from the typical artwork shown at the festival. “I think they are cool because
tion. However, Capps felt that the topic of conservation would rarely be addressed. “If you’re not in the know, the recycled part doesn’t come across," she said. "Tourists especially will not understand.” Though the snails may not inspire residents to recycle, their move to Coral Gables is definitely a topic of conversation. “Because of the size of the snails, how can you ignore them?" Soller said. "They’re quirky.” Once the exhibit ends, the majority of the snails will become the property of an art collector. However, one of the colorful snails will live out its life at the Miami Children’s Museum due to a donation by Galleria Ca' d’Oro. “They seem to be cute public statuary," UM art professor Darby Bannard said. "They’re fun, if you can stand the color.”
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so many things at Art Basel are not interactive," she said. "The snails are a type of art you can touch.” However, some of the interactions by Miami Beach residents were not what the creators had in mind. Multiple snails were tagged with graffiti, and one was even stolen and relocated to Biscayne Bay. The mistreatment of the snails in Miami Beach prompted Galleria Ca d'Oro, the gallery that sponsored the artwork, to move the pieces of art to Coral Gables. Though the gallery did not appreciate the snail vandalism, sophomore Kristen Soller had a different view. “I don’t think the graffiti is necessarily a bad thing," she said. "It’s some form of interaction, which is better than ignoring it. For art, any kind of publicity is good publicity.” In addition to promoting this accessibility to art, the Cracking Art Group intended the snails, which are made of recycled plastic, to promote recycling and conserva-
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Lazy Sundays BLUE SKIES: Emily and Buzz sit and chat in the labryinth by Lake Osceola on Sunday. They came out to “enjoy the day.” The two are Coral Gables residents. LINDSAY BROWN // News Editor
NEWS BRIEFS STUDENTS DEMAND VEGAN OPTIONS Last Friday, students teamed up with youth animal rights organization peta2 to rally support for vegan dining options on the University of Miami campus in front of the Whitten University Center. Along with student protesters, five peta2 representatives, one of which was dressed as “Nugget” the group’s chicken mascot, passed around a petition that read, “We have the right to healthy, humane options at every meal. I support vegan-friendly options at UM!” The rally was led by Blake Simmons, a sophomore majoring in biology and ecosystem policy and science. According to Simmons, the group gathered 1586 signatures, which fell within their goal of reaching out to at least 10 percent of the student population.
BE SMOKE FREE PROGRAM Students and faculty who want to quit smoking can now participate in UM’s Be Smoke Free program. The program is free and features counseling and education, along with free nicotine patches and
lozenges. For more information, contact Virginia M. Perez at VPerez@ med.miami.edu.
MILLER DOCUMENTARY RELEASED “Breakthrough Medicine” is a new documentary featuring the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine. Each episode focuses on a specific health topic and how professionals in UHealth are working innovatively to combat the problem. The show airs Saturdays at 7 p.m. on ABC Channel 10.
PHYSICS OFFICE DEDICATED The physics department’s chairman’s office in the James L. Knight Physics Building was recently dedicated to Dr. George Alexandrakis. He was chairman for 25 years and is a member of the Iron Arrow Honor Society. Alysha Khan and Alexandra Leon may be contacted at asstnews@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Missed the Jewish Film Festival at Cosford? You can still catch the line-up at South Beach’s Regal Cinema from Tuesday to Thursday. Check out miamijewishfilmfestival.com for more information.
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Dressing up with cutting-edge fashion BY NICOLE ADLMAN SENIOR EDGE WRITER
Monthly magazines beware: Style blogs are a free and easy outlet for fashion fiends to get their daily fix, and there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re man-repelling, a style rookie or just a sucker for a good deal, these five blogs will feed the fashion hunger in you. Nicole Adlman may be contacted at nadlman@ themiamihurricane.com.
1. The Man Repeller (manrepeller.com)
Blogger Leandra Medine is just like you and me, except she uses a colorful vocabulary that includes terms of her own creation such as “man repeller,” “birth control glasses” and “lady boner.” Medine’s site revolves around the idea that the trends that make women drool (think layers, oxfords, harem pants) sometimes make men want to run in the other direction. But Medine makes it okay to want that velvet bowtie more than you wa ant a date d want on Friday night.
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Thirteen-year-old Tavi Gevinson is no fashion novice. Already an attendee of high fashion runway shows and a staple feature in magazines like Teen Vogue, this teen knows how to work the Web to her professional advantage. Gevinson proves that no one’s too young for good style.
3. Fashion Gone Rogue (fashiongonerogue.com) Do you love magazine editorials but hate shelling out five bucks every time you want to peruse the latest designer duds? Fashion Gone Rogue has come to the rescue. The site posts high fashion editorials from top magazines all over the world, making a trip to the nearest news rack seem unnecessary.
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While Racked may have separate blogs for New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, something tells me Miami’s not too far off from having its own page. For now, you can go to their default national site, which highlights style steals from around the country.
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Breakups can be bittersweet; while the partnership between Vogue and Style.com was an affair to remember, now that the haute magazine has its own Web domain, Style.com is thriving as an independent fashion forum. Happily, their seasonal runway coverage is still unmatched.
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BONDING BUNCH: Elle Fanning and Stephen Dorff star in Sofia Coppola’s new motion picture “Somewhere.” plot barely moves. The catalyst that supposedly drives the story forward is that he Sofia Coppola’s “Somewatches his daughter until where” starts with a shot of a camp starts, a notion that Ferrari doing laps in the desproves to be far less compelert. It seems both endless and ling than Coppola probably meaningless, unfortunately expected. a rather apt metaphor for the Thankfully, Fanning film as a whole. Both the film proves to be a preternatuand the car look pretty, but in rally talented actress. Just 12 the end, there years old, she is no point to acts with exeither. Cop“SOMEWHERE” quisite poise pola, usually and grace. Her gifted and inwork is far ventive, simply subtler than STARRING: came up short that of her Stephen Dorff , with this efolder sister, Elle Fanning fort. Dakota FanCoppola DIRECTED BY: ning, and her may have inSofia Coppola performance is tended for a bright spot in MPAA RATING: the film to be the film. R about a famous Even the actor’s introsoundtrack, spective look provided by at his life after living with his the normally bombastic daughter for a while, but still, French band Phoenix, is subnothing actually happens. dued. Coppola is normally an Hollywood star Johnny Marunderstated director, but evco (Stephen Dorff) drinks erything about “Somewhere” like a fish, falls asleep during seems so passive that it begs sex and seems generally misthe question: Why? Unfortuerable until his precocious, nately, besides Fanning’s perpreteen daughter Cleo (Elle formance, Coppola provides Fanning) stays with him. no reason for the audience to Her arrival seems to herwatch. ald the arrival of the film’s main plot point: Marco takes Sarah B. Pilchick may be Cleo to camp. Sure, he mopes contacted at sbpilchick@ around and they even take themiamihurricane.com. a vacation to Milan, but the
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The only aspects that set OMG! Burgers apart from other fast food joints in the area are its French fries and good service. The restaurant recently replaced Qdoba Mexican Grill on Sunset Drive and certainly does nothing to elicit its namesake phrase (oh my gosh). Upon IF YOU GO first glance, OMG! Burgers’ menu is strikWHAT: OMG! ingly similar to that of Burgers Five Guys Burgers WHERE: 5748 Sunset and Fries. Dr. (behind Sunset Patrons have Place mall) the option of ordering a junior burger WHEN: Sundayor cheeseburger with Thursday, 10:30 a single hamburger a.m.-midnight; patty, a regular burger Friday-Saturday, with two patties or an 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m. OMG! burger, which unsurprisingly feaCOST: Burgers $3-6, tures three patties. fries $2.19 Like Five Guys, you can choose from an array of free toppings, ranging from A1 Steak Sauce to ketchup. In addition to regular cheeseburgers, OMG! Burgers offers a melted cheddar burger, which I thought would be an interesting option. Upon unwrapping my burger I was disappointed to find that the “melted” cheddar’s consistency was akin to the variety pumped from a vat onto nachos. It tasted OK but I would never order it again. Let down a bit from the “nacho-cheeseburger,” I then sampled my order of fries. They were amazing and reminiscent of French fries from California fast food all-star In-N-Out Burger. The fries were thin-cut, well-seasoned (although they had just a touch too much salt) and had the perfect amount of crunch. Though they were certain-
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ORDER UP: Stephanie Gato prepares for the midday rush at OMG! Burgers on Sunday. ly tasty, you don’t get much for your money. A welcome surprise, OMG! Burgers cooks their food to order and employees personally deliver your food to your table with a smile, even if it’s a to-go order. As a whole, OMG! Burgers is mediocre. They have undeniably good service, but need to improve the taste and quality of their burgers. Danielle Kaslow may be contacted at dkaslow@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Social Distortion’s newest notes BY CAROLINE HELMERS CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
One of the oldest running punk bands, Social Distortion, has always stood out for their twist on the classic punk rock sound. Formed in 1978, Social Distortion traded in anger and angst for sing-a-long rock ‘n’ roll songs with a more melodic edge than other rock bands at the time. Their new album, "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes," has been under construction since 2009. Originally planned as an acoustic album with a punk edge, it turned into the full band playing throughout the record. The album continues in the
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normal Social Distortion style, yet this one holds a more country/pop edge. The album starts with “Road Zombie,” an instrumental piece that sounds like it would be suited for a cowboy movie. The next track is titled “California (Hustle and Flow).” This seems to be the main theme and appeal of the new album. Social Distortion brings an air of old-time Americana music and cross-country road trips. The style on "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes" is very much a classic throwback to idols such as Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan. While this theme is popular in contemporary music, it does not
bring much new or creative material to the table. Rather than change their trademark sound, a melodic flavor combined with punk rock roots, they sharpen it with each release. The new album continues much in the same vein. Some of the tracks seem to even blend in together, with just a few strong points throughout the album. "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes" picks up right where Social Distortion’s last album left off. The new album will please longtime fans, but as far as adding new elements to the formula, it falls flat. Caroline Helmers may be contacted at chelmers@themiamihurricane.com.
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ROCK THE BOAT: Junior Jackson Dingeman (left) and sophomore Ben Jassin of the UM sailing team tack the boat at practice last October. The team practices Monday through Thursday and sometimes Sunday on Biscayne Bay. The sailing team has hopes to compete in the national championship this year.
Sailing club rides waves to new heights Hurricanes among top collegiate teams BY DARCI MILLER ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
A year ago, if you asked Nicole Popp, co-president of UM’s sailing team, what her goal was for the club, her answer might have surprised you: “Be nationally ranked higher than the football team!” Today, that goal has already come true. UM’s co-ed sailing team is ranked 12th in the nation for the first time in club history. According to junior David Hernandez, the other co-president of the club, college sailing has neither varsity level nor club level- varsity teams, club teams and volunteer
teams alike all compete for national rankings. Although ranked No. 12 among all co-ed college sailing teams, the Hurricanes are part of the top two club teams in the country. “The sailing club has only been around for five or six years, so for us, every race is making history,” Hernandez said. The club competes in regattas within the South Atlantic District of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association. The division encompasses Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. About 20 schools compete in each race and points are awarded based on performance and difficulty of the competition. Performance also determines participation in future regattas. UM has competed with top sailing schools such as Brown, Harvard and topranked Boston College.
Eighteen of the top sailing teams in the country are invited to nationals, which will take place this year in Oregon. Hernandez is optimistic about the team’s chances to be invited to the national championships. Funding, however, might be an issue. “It’s unfortunate, but we’re doing what we can,” he said. The sailing club’s fundraising initiatives include hosting learn to sail programs once or twice per semester, as well as selling gear on their Web site, sailingcanes.org. The club welcomes members of all skill levels. Popp said that most new members are beginners. The club has grown to about 50 members, with a core of 20 that compete. “Nationals would be a great experience, for us and the club,” Hernandez said. January 24 - January 26, 2011
Popp agreed that it would be an achievement to receive recognition nationally, as well as from UM. Not only would recognition and a national title benefit the club now, but the future of the sailing team as well. Popp and Hernandez are hoping to attract new talent out of high school; typically, high school sailers go north to more traditional sailing schools. “What I want is for the UM sailing team to be here 20 years from now,” Hernandez said. The sailing team meets Wednesdays at 9 p.m. in the UC or on the UC patio. Contact sailingcanes@gmail.com for more information. Darci Miller may be contacted at dmiller@ themiamihurricane.com. THE MIAMI HURRICANE
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Road woes continue against NC State Second-half surge not enough BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
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SEMINOLE HEADACHE: Head coach Frank Haith reacts to a foul on the Hurricanes late in the second half of Miami’s two-point loss to Florida State last Wednesday night at the BankUnited Center. The Canes are now 1-4 in the ACC.
Another tough loss has stung the Miami Hurricanes. The ACC road woes are still haunting the team as the Canes (127, 1-4) fell to NC State, 72-70 Sunday afternoon. The Canes rallied from their worst ACC deficit of the season, 17 points, and took a 70-69 lead after a layup by sophomore guard Durand Scott, but came up short in the final possessions. This marks the third straight time at RBC Center that Miami went in and lost on the final possession. The Hurricanes remain winless at the RBC Center. “Obviously our guys fought hard to take the lead,” coach Frank Haith said. “We didn’t make plays to win the game.” It has been a heart-wrenching stretch for Miami, as they have lost two straight games by two points. The Canes were coming off a rough home loss against Florida State, 55-53. Miami is having a difficult time winning on the road. They are 0-3 in the ACC this season, went 0-8 last year and 2-6 in 2008. Overall, the Canes are 2-17 since 2008. The Canes’ stars have not yet tasted victory on the road. Scott, redshirt junior guard Malcolm Grant and redshirt sophomore forward Reggie Johnson haven’t won an ACC road game in their careers. On Sunday, they did everything they could late in the game to secure a win. Grant scored 23 points on 9 of 14 shooting and was 5 for 5 from threepoint land. Johnson dominated in the
paint and had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the Hurricanes. It came down to execution in the final seconds of the game. The Hurricanes had possession down 71-70, but Scott was stripped of the ball. That lead to the Wolfpack (127, 2-3) scoring one point on a free throw. Haith said it was a dribble, drive play called for Scott on that possession. Miami got the ball back and Grant drove left down the baseline and tried to get a pass into Johnson, but Johnson was unable to put up a shot, and the clock ran out. The Canes wouldn’t have been in the game if they didn’t get things going in the second half. Miami got hot down the stretch, scoring on 12 consecutive possessions and had a 32-14 run which gave them the lead in the final seconds. “It shows our guys’ character to come back,” said Haith, whose team was down seven points and was shooting 30 percent from the f loor at halftime. “We missed a lot of chippies earlier in the game. We can’t wait to get down 14 to play. We got to play hard every possession.” To Haith’s amazement, the Hurricanes only got to the free-throw line five times against NC State, all in the first half. The road is going to get tougher for the Hurricanes as they are currently 11th in the ACC and their next opponent is North Carolina (13-5, 3-1) Wednesday night. Three of Miami’s next four games are at home. “We got to keep fighting,” Haith said. “It’s still early. We got to continue to fight.” Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.
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On Friday, the women’s tennis team beat FAU 7-0 in the opening match of the season. UM won all six singles matches in straight sets, as well as all three doubles matches 8-2. The team is currently ranked 12th. The Canes next compete in the ITA Kick-Off at UM’s Neil Schiff Tennis Center, hosting Arizona State, Florida International and South Carolina Jan. 29-30.
The men’s tennis team lost 5-2 to Rice on Saturday despite several opportunities to take the lead. The doubles teams gained momentum late in sets, but were unable to overcome early deficits. Seniors Christian Blocker and Carl Sundberg earned two wins for the Hurricanes. The team’s next matches will take place during next weekend’s ITA Kick-Off in Texas.
The swimming and diving team beat Florida Atlantic on Friday in the Hurricanes’ last home meet, 197-94. Miami won 13 of 16 events despite the stormy weather, sweeping the top times in three races. This gives the team momentum going into the Atlantic Coast Conference championships, which will take place in Atlanta Feb. 16-19.
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Dear V, I have a problem that is causing me a lot of stress involving my best friend. She is married and has only been married for a short period of time. My friend is really happy with her husband and they make a great couple. However, within the past couple months my friend’s husband got deployed, putting a damper on their new marriage. The other day my friend called me and told me that she had phone sex with another man. I don’t know what to do. Should I say something or keep my mouth shut? I don’t want to make my friend mad at me. Do you consider this cheating? Sincerely, Conflicted Confidante Dear Conflicted Confidante, Man, you have found yourself in quite the predicament! While you know that your best friend is in the wrong you feel that you cannot say or do anything that could compromise your friendship and potentially destroy her mar-
riage. Being a bystander in a situation such as this can be very difficult because often our own morals and conscience as to what we would do concerning an issue may lead to conflict with our feelings of loyalty to a pal. So, the question is do you do what you think is moral and say something to her and maybe even her husband, or do you keep your lips sealed and your friendship remains unscathed? Honestly, I cannot tell you what to do. It is what you value more: you and your friend’s integrity or your bond. I can, however, tell you my feelings concerning the situation. I do not and have never supported cheating, which is what your buddy did if there still remains any confusion. Just because they didn’t actually touch each other doesn’t mean that it’s not cheating. Homegirl and random desperate boy, to put it nicely, “satisfied” each other in ways that most friends do not do. I don’t think hubby would buy the excuse that pictures of lovely abs were part of a meaningless chat with an old acquaintance, or at least not a chat that hubby would approve of. That being said, I can see where your friend is coming from. When you are in love, especially when you first get married, it’s hard to keep your hands to yourself. All you want to do is jump all over the love of your life and have a damn fantastic time. Having one’s husband deployed puts a
huge hold on that plan. Serving our country is an admirable duty; however, when you first get married, the last thing on one’s mind is to move thousands of miles away for an extended period of time in a potentially violent environment. Some people have enough trouble keeping it in their pants in a long-distance relationship where they can talk to their significant other daily and make plans to see each other! I can only imagine the difficulties some people would have with such an impossibly far distance. People have needs. TRUST ME, I get it. Talk to your friend since the situation is really bothering you. This is not a burden that you should be dealing with. Explain your opinions and be there for her if she needs you. I wish there was an easy solution, but you have to figure out where your loyalties lie and go from there. Best of luck with it all, and may I suggest telling your friend there are other ways of pleasing herself while her husband is away? I don’t think any elaboration is necessary. With love, V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane.com or on Twitter at @Dear_V.
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