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Vol. 89, Issue 15 | March 10 - March 23, 2011

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MyUM class search receives makeover New site offers easier access to information

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BY ALYSHA KHAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

The Student Government executive board is putting U first till the end.

A new course offering search system on myUM will go live March 22 and will allow students to search for classes by a variety of options.

“We went in with the intention of doing a face lift and we did a complete makeover,” said SG Press Secratry Ryan Aquilina.

The new system will allow students to search by day of the week, time of day, building, professor, campus and other options through a dropdown menu.

“It was one of our campaign promises,” Aquilina said. “This is going to affect every single student whether they know we did this or not.”

At the end of the semester, SG will also debut its smartphone app that will work with the iPhone, Blackberry and Android. The app will inform students about SG activities and projects and provide other information, including nutritional facts for the dining halls.

“Making life easier for students- that’s the goal of U first,” Aquilina said.

SG is also working with the Office of Prestigious Scholarships on creating a notification system that will alert all students who are eligible for prestigious scholarships.

“It will hopefully produce more students that can receive these scholarships,” Aquilina said.

Future projects include erecting a “U” statue near the Rock and implementing a bike rental program. The statue has already been designed by an architecture student and will be made out of aluminum or steel.

“We have a bell tower, a lake but nothing that says UM,” SG Vice President Pietro Bortoletto said. “We want something that you can rub for good luck, that you can use as a landmark and that you can start and end tours at.”

The statue project will also transition seamlessly into the incoming executive board’s Spirit

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SIMPLIFYING SEARCHES: The myUM makeover will allow students to search for courses by day of the week, time of day, building and professor among other options. the U initiative.

“We are passing the project along,” said SG Speaker of the Senate Aaron Esman.

A prototype bike for the rental system recently arrived and SG is testing the equipment to make sure it can withstand the rigors of campus life. If the bike passes, the program will be implemented in the fall semester. Bikes will be available for rent from the parking garages for 24 hours.

The current executive board’s term will end on March 30, when the new board will be sworn in.

“I’m proud to say that we got things done that students wanted to get done,” Bortoletto said.

These are all ideas generated by students.”

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NEWS BRIEFS ORGANIZE YOUR COMMUNITY

The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be at the University of Miami Monday to discuss career options for students in community organizing. Students interested in empowering their communities and working for social justice can meet in UC Room 241 at 5:30 p.m. to see how they can bring about social change.

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INTERNATIONAL LAW PROGRAMS

The Miami Law Lecture Series is hosting Professor Karl-Heinz Bockstiegel, Professor Emeritus at the University of Cologne in Germany, at a lecture titled “Suggestions for Preparing and Conducting a Hearing in International Arbitration.” The event will take place Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the reading room of the Law Library, room D201.

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LAST WEEK FOR COSO APPLICATIONS

The Committee on Sudent Organizations (COSO) is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 school year. Applications are due at the Smith Tucker Involvement Center at 5 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit miami.edu/coso.

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Nonprofits benefit from unemployment rates College grads seek stability in service

BY JONATHAN BORGE SENIOR NEWS WRITER

The 8.9 percent national unemployment rate may be causing recent college graduates to enter public and nonprofit service in higher numbers. The sector, promising job security and greater stability, seems a brighter hope for students who would otherwise be unemployed.

With the creation of the Office of Community and Civic Engagement housed under the Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs, students will have more understanding of what public service is, and how to pursue related careers.

Although still in development, the office is preparing to serve as a liaison between classroom-based knowledge and community-related problems.

“The idea is basically to link the university more directly with local community partners and level the resources of the university to address community needs,” said Dr. Robin Bachin, director of the civic engagement project. “We’re looking at creating opportunities for students in existing courses where they can have an experiential learning component.”

While the office will cater to students who feel the need to develop change in local communities, it will also be an existing reminder of alternative post-graduation options such as the Peace Corps, Teach for America and other nonprofit organizations.

According to an analysis by The New York Times of data from the American Community Survey of the United States Census Bureau, 16 percent more college graduates worked for the federal government in 2009 than in 2008 and 11 percent more for nonprofit organizations.

Applications for AmeriCorps positions have nearly tripled to 258,829 in 2010 from 91,399 in 2008.

Veronica Alvarez, an AmeriCorps Public Ally, chose to postpone her medical school plans after graduating with a degree in neuroscience from UM in 2010. Alvarez is pursuing a master’s degree in community and social change, and works closely with the Office of Community and Civic Engagement as a civic engagement fellow.

“It’s been viewed as a second option. You get paid less and it seems to be busy work,” Alvarez said. “I think people going into public service is good for our democracy.”

Her job in public service, she said,

Students still needed to aid Haiti after disaster Forum discusses ongoing recovery

BY MIKAYLA VIELOT CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

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FROM STUDYING TO SERVICE: Stephen Murray, a senior in the school of business, was the youngest person elected to the Grove Village Council. is what she’s always wanted to do.

Alvarez seems to be part of this growing movement toward public service. It is questionable whether students are using public service as a means of getting a job period, or are genuinely interested in serving for the purpose of good.

“For the first time in a long time, maybe since World War II, there is a sense for students in college that the future might not necessarily be as bright as they once thought it would be. It’s not clear that a college degree will translate into a lucrative high-paying job,” Bachin said.

“Students who are young and ambitious and motivated and questioning things, when they see the world around them and they have experienced the economic crisis and the crisis in public leadership that we are experiencing today, I think it causes one to ask the question: What can I do to improve the state of my community?”

Similarly, Stephen Murray, a senior in the school of business, entered public

service as an activist to raise awareness.

As a sophomore living in Coconut Grove, Murray noticed a startling amount of unemployed people on the streets of the West Grove. Dissatisfied with the situation, he became the democratic committeeman for his voting precinct and began speaking out on related issues.

A lack of reaction from local officials prompted him to run for office. In November 2009, Murray won and became the youngest person ever elected to the Coconut Grove Village Council.

“I ran for public service because having the position gives you access to the higher level people who make the decisions,” Murray said.

“I see a problem that a lot of people go into public service for private benefit... if you intend on going into public service you have to remember that it’s service, not self service.”

Jonathan Borge may be contacted at jborge@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Groups working in Haiti after a devastating earthquake last year are looking for University of Miami students who might be interested in helping rebuild the country.

As the rainy season approaches, the streets of Haiti are still lined up with thousands of tents that provide shelter for about one million people who are still homeless. A few months past the one year mark, Haiti is still recovering from the catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 300,000 people.

On Monday, the Haiti Research Group held a forum discussing Haiti’s housing crisis and the importance of student involvement. Organizations such as Haiti Aid Watchdog provide internships and volunteer opportunities for students.

“The most a student can do is to bring that truth to light and push the government to do right or risk losing the support it needs from the international community,” said Mike Michel, a member of UM’s Haitian Students Organization.

Colette Lespinasse, a Haitian journalist and social worker, focused on the citizens still in tents and the issues they face on a daily basis.

“The authorities do not monitor the tents so civilians are left to defend themselves and women are sexual abused.

Pregnancy rates have increased in these communities,” Lespinasse said.

Thousands of Non-Governmental Organizations, or NGOs, have sprouted in Haiti since the earthquake to help with housing, food and other concerns.

Event coordinator, Kate Ramsey addressed this issue.

“There was a mutual concern among the panelists that there needs to be tighter regulation of the NGOs that work in the country,” she said. “They ought not to impose their own top-down agendas but rather respect priorities set by local communities, working in partnership with them.”

Mikayla Vielot may be contacted at mvielot@themiamihurricane.com.

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Event to teach about saving money at the pump Green U initiative premieres new app

BY JHANILE SMITH CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Drivers everywhere are trying to save money at the pump and the solution could be within reach.

Green U, a University of Miami environmental awareness organization, and the Go Green Auto Rally (GGAR), partnered for an event to teach practical ways to conserve fuel.

The event starts at 9:30 a.m. Thursday and lasts until Saturday at Miami City Hall in Coconut Grove.

As gas prices continue to increase, this new program seeks to reduce the amount of money spent at the pump by up to 25 percent.

“If the 1.6 million drivers in Florida followed the Go Green Auto driving technique it is projected that $1 billion a year in gas will be saved,” Joe Severns, communication director of GGAR., said.

Event participants can walk away with certificates that will show that they have learned to drive greener after using the EcoGyzer phone application to learn about their driving skills.

“There are three principles in mind: safety, sustainability and savings,” Severns said.

Ian McKweon, sustainability coordinator at UM, supports the event and its message.

“The involvement of our community does makes a large difference overall to the health of our planet,” McK-

weon said.

Students, famous racecar drivers and professional driving instructors got behind the wheel to learn how to drive greener.

“Green drivers aren’t slow drivers,” said Jean Paul Libert, CEO of GGAR. “It’s just a technical alternative that people are looking for to cut cost.”

Jhanile Smith may be contacted at jsmith@ themiamihurricane.com.

SCREENSHOT OF ECOGYZER

SMART SAVER: Participants at the event will be awarded certificates to prove they are green drivers.

ECOGYZER APP The EcoGyzer One Trip phone application calculates how green drivers are by computing several factors related to driving skills. It then provides suggestions to improve “green” driving skills.

SUMMARY WILL INDICATE Evaluation of your driving style/attitude Mileage Time Total CO2 emissions

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Conference examines the quest for happiness Greek psychology of pleasure encourages self-discovery

BY ALYSHA KHAN ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

The search for happiness may have ended thousands of years ago.

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NOT SO FLY: The Gumbo Limbo Spiraling Whitefly is a small insect that has been attacking gumbo limbo trees in Miami. The flies leave behind a white residue that lands on unexpected places.

Fly excretion bugs campus UF study proves tiny pests are difficult to extinguish

BY ALEXANDRA LEON ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

White, winged creatures are invading Miami-Dade County.

The Gumbo Limbo Spiraling Whitefly is a small insect that has been attacking gumbo limbo trees in Miami, including those on the University of Miami Coral Gables campus.

Although the university has been dealing with the issue since last summer, the fly has been difficult to eliminate and has been leaving excretions on cars parked in lots by Eaton Residential College, the Memorial Building, the School of Communication and the ROTC building.

“There’s always a powdery film on my car,” freshman Stephanie Montarroyos said. “I wash my car and the next day and it’s already full of stuff when I get to school and it takes forever to clean off.”

According to research done at the University of Florida, the flies feed on the underside of leaves with needle-like mouthparts. These flies can injure plants by sucking out their nutrients, causing wilting, yellowing, stunting, leaf drop or death. There are more than 75 different types of whiteflies reported in Florida.

The whitefly leaves waxy material covering leaves and produce a sugary, honeydew substance that looks powdery and causes the growth of sooty mold. This mold can turn black and stick to cars.

According to university administration and some students, the flies don’t cause very much damage to cars.

“We understand that some cars in our parking lots near infested areas are experiencing an accumulation of residue. In fact, this can be easily washed off,” said Geor-

gia Norton, UM facilities administration manager.

Junior Gustavo Lang, who parks in the Eaton lot, has noticed the residue on the cars, but believes the major problem comes from the sap the olive trees secrete onto cars.

“For me, the whitefly hasn’t been a particular issue,” Lang said. “It’s nothing that hosing down or using windshield wipers can fix. I know we have olive trees in the Eaton parking lot and those trees are notorious for being pretty filthy. That stuff is like a sap, I can see that causing damage.”

The whitefly, believed to originate in Central America, was first found on the North American Continent in Miami-Dade County in March 2009.

“We consulted with the appropriate authorities including the University of Florida/Miami-Dade County Extension Service on the most effective and least obtrusive methods of combating this nuisance,” Norton said.

“The protocol is multifaceted, and involves spraying, drenching, etc. as needed.”

According to the UF research, spraying the plants with insecticides can control the infestation as long as several applications are used 7-10 days apart. Yet one of the more effective methods of dealing with the flies is planting an insecticide directly in the soil and allowing it to travel up the roots of the plant to the leaves, which the flies will eat from.

Sophomore Ryan Aquilina has also had bad experiences with the whiteflies, but in a less expected location.

According to Aquilina, a group of flies landed on his laptop as he was studying in the law school courtyard.

While he had no idea that the flies were part of a larger issue affecting Miami-Dade, he said the flies left a sticky residue on his laptop that was difficult to remove.

“I’ve seen them and they’re evil,” he said.

Alexandra Leon may be contacted at aleon@ themiamihurricane.com.

A recent conference at the University of Miami, Eudaimonia and Virtue: Rethinking the Good Life 2011, examined eudaimonia, an Aristotelian concept of happiness that has gained momentum in recent years. The conference was sponsored by the by the University of Miami Ethics Programs and the Arsht Ethics Initiatives.

Central to ancient Greek ethics, the term eudaimonia is commonly translated as happiness, but the definition extends beyond this to encompass a broader idea.

“You can’t just be happy,” said Blain Fowers, a co-organizer of the conference and a professor of counseling psychology. “You could be a happy couch potato or a happy bunny killer. This is about fulfilling what it means to be human.”

As Fowers explained, eudaimonia is about living life one’s life to the fullest and “flourishing.”

“The important thing is to understand what is really worthwhile,” Fowers said. “We need to be in touch with this and the more we are, the better off we are.”

These “worthwhile characteristics” are often explained in terms of virtues.

“One of the key things is that [eudaimonia] was strongly related to virtue, like bravery and temperance,” Fowers said.

“Virtues are character strengths that allow us to actively pursue a good life.”

The concept also spawned a new approach to ethical thinking.

“It’s an approach to ethics that focuses on what’s good and then what the right thing to do is,” Fowers said. “When we really understand what’s good for us, then we are drawn to it.”

While eudaimonia may by an Ancient Greek concept, it is still applicable today.

“Whatever you really want, you should go after it,” senior Sridevi Maharaj said. “But that shouldn’t necessarily mean that you have to go out of your way to try different things.”

Others, however, feel that eudaimonia puts too much pressure on a person to live in the moment.

“For me, I like thinking of the future and not how this could be my last moment, cause a meteor could crush me to death,” freshman Meghan Shephard said. “I really like thinking about how I can improve myself. That makes me happy. Being so psychologically minded can be a burden.”

Some think that the concept of happiness itself simply cannot be completely defined.

“The pure essential bliss of it can be defined,” freshman Joseph Silveira said. “But can all the complexities of it be truly defined? I think there are parts of happiness we have not even realized.”

As an ethics concept, most feel that eudaimonia works well in theory but may not translate well to real life.

“It’s right in ethics,” Silveira said. “But the question is, does it ever help people achieve the best? People cannot approach their best because we are imperfect.”

Alysha Khan may be contacted at akhan@themiamihurricane.com.

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Funky Fishbone THEY’VE GOT THE BEAT: Angelo “Dr. Madd Vibe” Moore, lead singer of Fishbone, slings his saxophone behind his back as he serenades the crowd at Grand Central in Downtown, Miami on Tuesday.

Fishbone, a band formed in 1985, fuses funk, rock, punk, ska, reggae and rap in a way that lays the ground work for and influenced acts such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers and No Doubt.

“Everyday Sunshine,” a documentary about the band’s history was just released and is currently making its way on the film festival circuit while Fishbone tours the globe.

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We’re part of a culture of oversharing Sharing is caring, right? Well, not so much in the virtual world. Thanks to social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, global sharing is at its peak.

Today, with this new technology available, the online medium is now characterized by the culture of oversharing. These social media communication tools are almost like diaries.

We learn about the latest gossip, what people are doing and thinking through statuses and where people are through Foursquare. Whether it’s about our dreams, fears, insecurities, inside jokes, relationships or last night’s crazy adventure, it seems as if there is no limit to what society discloses to the public.

So, why do we feel the need to overshare personal details? Perhaps it all boils down to narcissism, and the fulfillment of our need to be heard.

-We’d be lying if we said that we don’t get that instant gratification of telling someone, somewhere what we’re doing. We enjoy reading other people’s comments and we crave notifications; to the point that it as if it’s a way to relieve stress and to connect with others by actually disconnecting from reality.

It’s plausible to think that as technology begins to play a larger role in our lives we’ll become

more aware of its negative consequences. It seems as though the opposite effect, however, is occurring- in the virtual world of the Internet. We tend to believe that the consequences only exist in the virtual world.

As a result of this excessive disclosure of personal information, some of the things being shared now, such as location with Foursquare, are dangerous. Aren’t you basically saying, “well, if you know where I am, and I’m not at home, then feel free to break into my house!?”

Here lies the problem: People fall into the trap of thinking that Facebook and other social media tools are a public service. They’re not. It’s all a business. And from day one, these tools have never been about protecting us.

This new culture of oversharing can breed some scary and serious security issues. We all know that disclosing too much detail about your current location could be dangerous. But more than that, oversharing breeds a certain sort of narcissism that can eat a person from the inside out.

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Don’t limit classes too early, think outside of your major

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entered college with the ambition of majoring in journalism. I figured out by my senior year of high school that any career involving math or science was completely out of the picture.

JENNY HAMILTON Then there was CONTRIBUTING the possibility of beCOLUMNIST ing a teacher, but after long consideration, I knew I didn’t have the patience for teaching rambunctious 5 year olds or angsty teenagers. So that left journalism as an option. I have always enjoyed writing and, if you know me, you know I could talk for days.

Though I have no regrets about pursuing a career in journalism and sports, I often wonder where I would be if I came to college with no clue as to what I wanted to do. I have several friends approaching their junior and even senior year who are still trying to place themselves in the right area of study. To be honest, I find those people lucky.

No matter how annoyed those who have no directional idea about a future may be, I would like them to consider this: When you are still trying to find a direction, explore a large mix of classes.

Typically, undeclared majors are put into the College of Arts and Sciences here at UM. There are so many classes at the introductory level that can give you a taste of where your future should go.

Maybe you have always enjoyed eating healthy and exercising. I suggest taking a nutrition class. The intro level course is KIN 150. It is relatively easy

and Dr. Smith makes it captivating, informative and applicable to everyday life.

Did you act in high school or have you ever wanted to explore your acting abilities? THA 105 is an entertaining class that will push you to your limits and help you learn what it really means to act. There are many wonderful professors in the theater department- why not try it out?

What about criminal justice? There are several professions and levels of interest in the area of criminal justice.

UM has a great sociology department and will help you explore your abilities to decipher people’s personalities and give you a better understanding of those working to protect you every day.

As my junior year comes to a close and I think about the fact that I have only one year left at UM, I wish I had taken a bigger variety of classes.

Though it’s doubtful my major would have changed, I could have learned other life skills and possibly found new interests that would have benefitted my writing and broadcasting career.

So I leave you with my final suggestion to continuously try new things.

If you are unsure, UM gives plenty of opportunities to learn, it is just a matter of thinking outside the box and actually trying something out. Who knows?

Maybe you’ll surprise yourself.

Jenny Hamilton is a junior majoring in broadcast journalism and sport administration. She may be contacted at jhamilton@themiamihurricane.com.

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Repealing health care will only set the US back further

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couple of weeks ago, the GOP led an effort to repeal the Obama a d m i n i s t r a t io n’s health care bill. It passed in the House, but failed in the Senate.

JORDAN LEWIS CONTRIBUTING A repeal of this COLUMNIST law would boost our deficit by at least $143 billion at a time when the GOP is trying to cut corners to eliminate the deficit. A repeal would also deny people with pre-existing conditions access to health care and widen the Medicare donut hole that costs seniors thousands of dollars a year.

The bill that Obama signed gives health care to 32 million people who previously had no coverage at all. This repeal takes all of that away. The bill does not go as far as many Democrats hoped, but if it is repealed, millions will lose everything.

Medical costs are the leading cause of

debt in the United States.

Paradoxically, some GOP House members have complained that their government health care plans haven’t kicked in. Those who voted against health care or voted for the repeal should give up their health care if they really want to make a point. And let us keep ours.

Universal health care is important for the well-being of our people and the prosperity of our country. Almost every other industrialized country has had a universal health care system for decades and coincidentally, the quality of health care in those countries is equal to or better than the care Americans receive.

Instead of weakening health care, let’s make it stronger. We can help the millions of Americans who really need coverage while making insurance cheaper for all Americans.

Jordan Lewis is the public relations chair for UM’s Young College Democrats. He may be contacted at jlewis@themiamihurricane.com.

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Spring break in Miami can be difficult to navigate.

If you aren’t careful, it’ll involve nothing more than traffic, crowded beaches, sunburns, expensive parking and liver disease. But you live here. You know better. So avoid the sun-starved spring breakers this year and consider some of these Miami options instead.

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Meet the Real Miami Just so you know, you haven’t really experienced Miami until you’ve braved the Calle Ocho Festival, which will take place Sunday on SW 8th Street between 12th and 27th avenues. There is traffic, reggaeton, rowdy revelers and a uniquely Miamibased brand of unsophisticated sexiness pervading the sweaty air. Not to mention the pastelitos, arepas, croquetas and carne asada all clamoring to clog your arteries along the way. In other words, it can’t be missed. Drape a Cuban flag across your shoulders, put on your favorite wife beater and enjoy the best the 305 has to offer.

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The second Saturday of the month is coming up and you know the drill: Second Saturday Art Walk in Wynwood means a night of artwork, hipsters and free drinks. This month, be sure to check out the Lelia Mordoch Galerie, where French artist Keran challenges the limitations of human anatomy in “Body Geometry.” Pass by Pan American Art Projects, where Rusty Scruby relates the details of a recent theft of his artwork and its subsequent discovery at a thrift store in “Here WiFi.”

Meatless in Miami Mac n’ Vegetarian Food Truck, the first in Miami’s fleet to offer an entirely vegetarian menu (and even some vegan and gluten-free options), is hosting a tasting event at Sweat Records (5505 NE 2nd Ave), a local veggie hotspot Saturday. Carnivorous naysayers, mull this dish over before running back to the safety of your hamburger: Four-cheese mac with cheddar, fontina, gruyere and pecorino. Is your mouth watering yet?

Miami Bike Scene This time around, the monthly community

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Miami Movies There’s no reason to sit on your couch

trying to find your favorite re-runs this break.

The Coral Gables Art Cinema (260 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables) has done the work for you. Starting Friday, Highlights Week, featuring titles like the racy “Orgasm Inc.” and the South-African feel-good comedy “White Wedding,” brings you the seven greatest films

bike ride has taken on a new twist. Join your three or four hundred closest friends Saturday for a scenic ride through Downtown, Brickell, Edgewater and Wynwood before arriving at the newly opened O Cinema for the Bicycle Film Festival. Meet at 150 NW 1st St. at 4:45 p.m. Don’t worry about leaving your beloved fixie unattended- there’s bicycle valet parking.

from the theater’s first six months in Coral Gables. If you missed them the first time around or want to stop by for an encore performance, this is your week. Cross the street to Books & Books after the movie for an espresso or a glass of wine, and toast to the fact that you’ve found re-runs better than Jersey Shore.

Amanda Gomez may be contacted at agomez@ themiamihurricane.com.

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...toast to the fact that you’ve found re-runs better than Jersey Shore.

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Felt Tip Tuesdays keep Fox’s hot

BY ALLISON GOODMAN AND MARGAUX HERRERA CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITERS

You drive into what appears to be a shady, rundown strip club on the side of U.S. 1 and hunt for parking in the back.

Past hobbles of hipsters in the parking lot and bearded bouncers donning Ray-Bans and vests, you make your way to the bar.

Flying Lotus blares through large speakers in the packed space. You’ve never heard the song, yet everyone seems to know the lyrics. The crowd’s attention is directed to the front of the room. Three artists stand before two floor-to-ceiling canvases, Sharpies in hand and black Krink paint at arm’s reach. This is Felt Tip Tuesday.

The live art show takes place at 11 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month at Fox’s Sherron Inn, or Fox’s Lounge, a restaurant and bar considered an old Miami staple. Local artist and Fox’s regular Josh ‘Baghead’ Hall started Felt Tip Tuesdays six months ago. Inspired by the European movement “Secret Wars,” Baghead modeled the style after the artists’ work. Unlike the movement, however, the artists at Fox’s work together in a style Baghead describes as “urban monochromatic freestyle.”

Each month, Baghead finds local volunteer artists to participate. While the artists do not sketch their work in advance, they do plan out a theme for the night at a weekly brainstorming session.

“We like to keep it current... like the BP oil spill,” Baghead said. Other themes have included Kaiju, Japanese monsters and Halloween, which featured black and orange paint. March 29 will feature a food truck as the canvas.

Sophomore Shelby Klein enjoys the scene like many other UM students.

“I’ve come here every Tuesday night since high school... it’s definitely a different crowd than UM,” she said.

Founded in 1946, Fox’s name has an interesting history. Its official name, Fox’s Sherron Inn, was Mr. Fox’s misspelling of his daughter’s name. The “inn” part of the title, on the other hand, used to mean, “Welcome, come on in,” but did not advertise a hotel.

“It’s that old dark place where you bring your mistress,” Florida National

IF YOU GO WHAT: Felt Tip Tuesdays WHEN: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the last Tuesday of every month WHERE: Fox’s Sherron Inn; 6030 S. Dixie Highway FOLLOW Fox’s schedule on Facebook.

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Night at the Bass Art museum

BY ROSA ORIHULEA CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

ALLISON GOODMAN // The Miami Hurricane

FOXY FEEL: Alexander “Customz” Perez paints a wall during Felt Tip Tuesday at Fox’s Lounge Feb. 22. The bar holds the event once a month.

College student Peter Jimenez said.

Ownership changed several months ago, however, and frequenters have noticed a difference.

“It was more moody before,” said Miami resident Alex Darren, who noted the removal of couches and tables. Jarod Taylor Earl, general manager of Fox’s, credits these changes to recent plans for a renovation, including the construction of a riser and the addition of new lighting.

Nevertheless, Tuesdays at Fox’s are as busy as ever. The last Felt Tip Tuesday attracted between 200 and 300 people who spilled out onto the sidewalk. Fox’s also features live music or DJs many Tuesday nights and open-mic nights known as Outside the Box at 10:30 p.m. every Saturday.

Earl hopes to convert the scene to a rock ‘n’ roll one, and therefore frequently invites local bands to play, which he promotes via Facebook, flyers and word of mouth. “[The bands] play for high fives and

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Yuenglings,” Earl said.

The crowd is equally pleased by the bar- nights with live entertainment of any sort promise such drink specials as $1 beers, two-for-one drinks and happy hours.

Despite the discrepancy between the old-school hip-hop feel of Felt Tip Tuesdays and his rock n’ roll vision for the lounge, Earl is pleased with the event.

“Anybody can just go and get down on it- it’s a free-spirited kind of thing,” Earl said.

In fact, members of the audience are frequently encouraged to participate- as long as they work exclusively in black felttip pens.

“Miami needs culture,” Baghead said. “I saw it in Europe, in Chile, and I just thought ‘Miami needs that.’”

Allison Goodman may be contacted at agoodman@themiamihurricane.com and Margaux Herrera may be contacted at mherrera@themiamihurricane.com.

If you’re looking for drinks and dance music, skip the Grove and check out Bass Art Museum’s beats after sunset. The first Friday of every month from 8 to 10 p.m. the Bass Museum of Art opens its terrace for a night full of music, food, drinks and of course art.

The Bass Art Museum was founded in 1963 through the donations of John and Johanna Bass. The collection began with 500 works, mostly European paintings. Currently, the museum has more than 3,000 works from all over the world, not to mention a great location and a terrace with the best view Miami Beach has to offer.

The first thing one encounters when going to the terrace is the pumping sound of house music that energizes and lifts spirits.

There is a long table filled with snacks and a bartender who will make any drink you can imagine.

The entrance is $8 for non-members and free with membership, a good price considering one gets complete access to current exhibitions in addition to the benefits of a live DJ, complimentary drinks and free food.

Mingle with other art lovers and make new acquaintances. The museum currently houses Florida’s only Egyptian gallery, and after a quick snack, one can explore rooms bursting with artifacts ranging from a child’s sarcophagus to several amazing examples of Egyptian statuary, canopic jars, stela fragments and pottery.

Even though two hours is hardly enough to see it all, they’re hours well-spent. Whether getting deliciously free fish tacos, walking around the exhibits, sipping a glass of wine or dancing in the terrace, there are plenty of things to do. The atmosphere is trendy and mellow. Relax and spend a lovely Friday night soaking up some culture.

Rosa Orihuela may be contacted at rorihuela@ themiamihurricane.com.

IF YOU GO WHERE: 2100 Collins Ave. (between 21st and 22nd streets) WHEN: Friday, 8 to 10 p.m.

CONTACT: bassmuseum.org

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PHOTOS BY BRITTNEY BOMNIN // Art Director

FLYING SOUTH: Alexandra Lawn, the cellist from Ra Ra Riot, dances with her instrument mid-concert at Culture Room Monday night. The band is touring after their sophomore album was released in 2010.

Ra Ra Riot shakes up SoFla

BY ALEXA LOPEZ OF THE STAFF

Amid the Middle Eastern décor and the smell of herbs at Fort Lauderdale’s The Culture Room, I sleepily stood on the second-floor HiBar ready to discover a semi-underground indie rock band on a school night.

But Ra Ra Riot’s first concert in South Florida definitely kept me wide awake.

Following the opening act, Canadian electro-pop ensemble The Luyas, Ra Ra Riot took the stage two hours after doors opened. And it was well worth the wait.

Ra Ra Riot was founded on the campus of Syracuse University in 2006 and recently released their newest album “The Orchard,” which the band wrote in a peach orchard while living on a New York farm.

On Monday night, the vivacious Ra Ra Riot instantly got the room jumping with the drum-pumping “Massachusetts,” just one of the new album’s many hits. Heads were bopping and The Culture Room was alive with movement to Ra Ra Riot’s upbeat tempo.

Even band member Mathieu Santos was rocking like a robot with his bass. “Boy,” the band’s last song before an encore, had the crowd clapping along, evidence

of Ra Ra Riot’s great connection with their audience.

The band kept the energy high throughout with vocalist Wes Miles’ passionate riffs and intense trills from violinist Rebecca Zeller and cellist Alexandra Lawn, especially during “Do You Remember,” a softer number.

As the emotion escalated during “You and I Know,” Lawn, who was previously on the keyboard, turned up the passion as she took the microphone with an incredible vocal range.

The most impressive part of Ra Ra Riot live was undoubtedly their versatility on stage. The band’s alternative genre itself seems a mixed breed, with hints of folk, ‘80s pop and adult contemporary.

And the band, too, is filled with variety.

With two girls and four guys, a unique string section and revolving singers and keyboardists, Ra Ra Riot was constantly dancing and shifting roles on the stage.

Although Ra Ra Riot may seem similar to the motley beneath the indie umbrella (namely to the band’s friends in Vampire Weekend), their show was moving- not just physically- and made the group’s premiere in South Florida simply a great time.

Alexa Lopez may be contacted at alopez@ themiamihurricane.com.

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‘WallCasts’ move classical music to center stage

BY EDYNA GARCIA CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

As you approach Washington and 17th, you can hear the faint sounds of the f lutes and the cellos amid the buzzing night crowd of Miami Beach.

As you near the new 2.5-acre SoundScape Park, you can see hundreds of people gathered on picnic blankets to listen to the angelic and f lawless New World Symphony in the most untraditional way.

Seeking to expand their audience and reach out to the community of South Florida, the New World Symphony hired Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry to design a building and park that would attract hundreds of people to the spectacle known as “WallCasted” live performances.

Projected alongside the 7,000 square-foot building, the live performances of the America’s Orchestral Academy are projected through highdefinition technology.

The music can be heard for blocks. The New World Center, which cost $160 million to build, has created quite a buzz in Miami Beach

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as crowds are eager to partake in this new experience.

Though classical music may not be for everyone, the event is definitely enjoyable as you socialize with those around you. The best part? It’s absolutely free.

Nothing is required of you other than your presence and willingness to sit on the f loor.

Just a block from Lincoln Road, it’s the perfect date night, particularly if you’re trying to save money or if you’re just looking to have a fun night out with your friends.

Under the artistic direction of Grammy award-winning composer Michael Tilson Thomas, New World Symphony’s America’s Orchestral Academy is a team of highly skilled and talented musicians, carefully selected and trained to play classical music nearly perfectly.

The next “WallCast” performance will be held on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Information regarding the event can be found at nws.edu/Wallcasts.aspx.

Edyna Garcia may be contacted at egarcia@themiamihurricane.com.

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BLOCK PARTY: The crowd watches The New World Symphony as it presents its first WallCast of a live performance on a 7,000 square-foot wall on the building’s facade.

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Tar Heels knock Canes for first ACC loss No. 6 UNC upsets No. 3 UM at home

BY ERNESTO SUAREZ SPORTS EDITOR

A No. 3 ranking, successes over top-25 opponents Michigan, Georgia Tech and Clemson, and a perfect 3-0 ACC record had the Hurricanes flying high over the past week.

On Wednesday afternoon, North Carolina (10-3, 1-0 ACC), showed Miami that they are a force to be reckoned with in the ACC. The No.6 Tar Heels came into Coral Gables on Wednesday night and stole one away from the Hurricanes, picking up the 4-3 overall win. For the Hurricanes (10-3, 3-1 ACC), the loss is their first since mid-February, when they fell to the UCLA Bruins.

“Obviously we’re disappointed in the outcome, but happy with the way the girls competed,” said head coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews. “It was a tough match, it came down to just a few details.”

The doubles tandem of Gabriela Mejia and Melissa Bolivar started the day with an 8-2 victory over North Carolina’s Jelena Durisic and Tessa Lyons. Miami’s next two doubles matches went down to the wire, however. The Canes lost both 9-8, giving the Tar Heels the doubles point.

“We knew the doubles point was really important today, and starting off down 1-0 was big,” Yaroshuk said.

In singles play, Miami was able to tie the score up at one apiece when Bianca Eichkorn, the reigning ACC Player of the Week and No.10-ranked player in the country, dismantled the No. 14-ranked Zoe De Bruycker (6-2, 6-0). Miami took a 3-1 overall lead when both Anna Bartenstein (6-3, 6-4) and Gabriela Mejia (6-4, 6-2) won the next two matches.

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DUCKING: Senior Bianca Eichkorn awaits junior Anna Bartenstein’s serve during their doubles match in the first position against the sixth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels Wednesday afternoon at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. The duo dropped the match 9-8.

That’s when things began to unravel for the Canes.

After losing the first set 6-2, Miami’s Melissa Bolivar fought back to win her second set 6-3.

Durisic won the final set and the match for North Carolina, and the Tar Heels swept their way through the final two matches.

“We always want to win and today we came a little bit short, but some upcoming matches hopefully we’ll be winning again,” said Anna Bartenstein, who has won five straight matches at the No. 2 position.

Every opponent for the Hurricanes in the last two weeks was ranked in the top 25.

“Of course it’s hard. These girls physically have gone through a lot,” said Yaroshuk. “We’re all competitors and we all want to win, but its going to prepare us for April and May, and that’s why the schedule is what it is.”

The Canes hit the road for their next four matches. On Saturday, they face off against Texas Christian University before taking on No. 7 Baylor on Monday afternoon.

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

Senior sports writer Austen Gregerson contributed to this report.

STEVEN LEVY // The Miami Hurricane

REGROUP: Graduate manager Alex Santos has a talk with doubles team Bianca Eichkorn (left) and Anna Bartenstein.

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Illinois State splits midweek series with struggling Canes

Man’s best friend enjoys pastime Inaugural Bark in the Park a success

BY MICHELLE SALOM CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

JESSICA HODDER // The Miami Hurricane

SWING BATTER BATTER: Sophomore right fielder Chantz Mack attempts to ignite a spark into the Hurricanes lineup. He was 4-6 from the plate for the series, a bright spot for a struggling offense.

Morris returns after two weeks

BY ADAM BERGER SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

Jim Morris is back in the dugout, but the Canes are still struggling.

After missing the better part of the last two weeks recovering from surgery to remove his gall bladder, the veteran head baseball coach returned to see his team split a twogame series against Illinois State.

Miami (5-8) won Tuesday night’s opener against the Redbirds in extra innings 5-4, but fell on Wednesday night 9-2.

Miami struggled while Morris was out. During his absence the Canes were swept by Florida and fell out of the top 30 in all major polls for the first time since 1999.

“I’m depressed when I watch the games right now,” Morris said.

“We’ve got to play the game better.”

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nior Harold Martinez, who is hitting below .200 on the season.

“He’s struggling... this is a big year for him. He’s got to get it done,” Morris said of Martinez, who led Miami with 21 home runs in 2010. “I told him [that] nobody feels sorry for him, nobody feels sorry for us.”

In Tuesday night’s win the Hurricanes produced arguably their most clutch hit of the season.

With the game tied at four in the bottom of the 11th inning junior Rony Rodriguez drilled an 0-1 pitch over the wall for a walk-off home run.

“I wasn’t looking for a home run. I was trying to get on base, trying to put the ball in play,” said Rodriguez, who leads the Canes with two home runs on the year. “I got a little under [the ball] and it went out.”

The dramatic victory was a relief for Morris.

“I feel good,” Morris said after Tuesday night’s victory. “I’m a little weak from surgery. Two things that made me feel best to be honest was getting back on the field and getting a win. Those two things were defi-

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nitely a cure that they didn’t have at the hospital.”

On Wednesday night, however, the Canes played a very sloppy game all around, committing three errors on the way to the team’s third midweek loss of the season.

“We didn’t play very well tonight... we made errors. Our bullpen didn’t pitch well. We didn’t hit with guys on base, we took too many called third strikes,” Morris said.

Many are wondering if this squad has enough talent to get back to the NCAA regionals.

“We’ve got some young players that have potential to be good players.

The word potential is always scary because that means that you’ve got a chance to be a good player, doesn’t mean that you are a good player,” Morris said.

The Hurricanes will welcome Virginia Tech for a three-game series at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field. All three games can be heard on 90.5 WVUM. Adam Berger may be contacted at aberger@themiamihurricane.com.

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Alex Rodriguez Park allowed a different breed of fans at the game against Illinois State Tuesday night.

This was the first year that the UM athletic marketing department has held a “Bark in the Park” night, when fans were invited to bring their dogs to the game, similar to events held by the Florida Marlins.

It was such a success that they are looking to repeat the event next year. The purpose behind the night was to promote Hurricane baseball to the whole community, including furry four-legged fans.

“I love coming to all the baseball games, but it was cool to switch it up today and bring my dogs,” said Anthony Perez, a UM law student, who brought his dogs, Lulu and Napoleon.

The Humane Society and PetSmart sponsored the night.

PetSmart provided attendees and their puppies with the proper dog necessities such as pooper-scoopers, poop bags and water bowls. The fluffy friends were also given dog treats and toys.

The Humane Society even brought along a few of their own dogs to the event, which were up for adoption.

“The only reason I came to the game tonight was to see the puppies,” Samantha Stonish said. “I love puppies; I almost took one home with me.”

The baseball administration were happy with the outcome of the event.

“I was very impressed by the turnout,” said Barbara Blocker, an intern to the assistant director of athletics marketing. “We hope to see more dogs join us at the park next year.”

Michelle Salom may be contacted at msalom@themiamihurricane.com.

SAGETTE VAN EMBDEN // The Miami Hurricane

DOG DAYS: Season ticket holder Diane Haws brought her poodle Princess, 16, who wore a Canes cheer outfit.

LOG ON TO THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM TO VIEW DAVID FURONES’ UM/VT MATCHUPS.

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Do or die: Postseason plans hinge on tourney performance Miami faces Virginia in first-round matchup

BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

The Miami Hurricanes are against the wall and have no room for error.

The No. 9-seed Canes must win at least one game in the ACC Tournament. But it won’t be easy for the Hurricanes; they will play the No. 8-seed Virginia Cavaliers in the first round in Greensboro, N.C. After a tough ride through the ACC this year, Miami’s record sits at 18-13 and 6-10 in the ACC. The Canes would have to win the ACC tournament in order for them to reach the NCAA tournament, but one win could earn them a bid to the NIT. The Canes are used to making a run in the ACC tournament. In four of the past five tournaments, Miami has won at least one game.

The last time the Hurricanes lost in the first round of the ACC Tournament, they went to the NIT. Miami had an 18-12 and 7-9 ACC record that season.

Last year, the Canes got hot in the ACC tournament and reached the semifinals, but lost to the eventual ACC and National Champion Duke Blue Devils, 77-74. Miami had a halftime lead and then-freshman Durand Scott finished with 21 points.

The Hurricanes have already played on this court this season, beating North Carolina Greensboro, 78-58. Four players scored double-digit points and the Canes nailed 12 3-pointers.

Head coach Frank Haith knows it is

important for his team to continue to play another game after the ACC tournament.

“This team needs to play games,” said Haith, whose team missed out on postseason play last year. “Outside of Adrian [Thomas], everybody is back [next season]. Whether it’s the NCAA tournament or NIT, we’d be very happy to compete in the postseason.

It’s important for this team to get into the postseason.”

Earlier this season when the Hurricanes played Virginia, Miami had to force overtime and eventually won 80-78 at the BankUnited Center. Virginia was leading the Canes by 5 points with 38 seconds remaining in regulation but blew the lead. Miami rallied behind guard Malcolm Grant’s free throws, a 3-pointer by freshman Rion Brown, and three free throws by Brown. The Cavaliers fouled the Canes on two 3-point tries in the final minute.

The Hurricanes will need their stars to step up in the ACC tournament. Grant was named to the All-ACC Third Team and redshirt sophomore forward Reggie Johnson earned honorable mention.

Grant was one of two players to lead the ACC in three different statistical categories.

He leads the league in 3-point field percentage (.436), 3-point field goals made per game (2.6) and free throw percentage (.873).

If the Hurricanes win, the Canes will play No. 1-seed North Carolina. Miami lost to UNC in the final minute, 74-71, earlier this season.

Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.

ADRIANNE D’ANGELO // Photo Editor

WIDE OPEN: Senior forward Adrian Thomas looks for the open man during the Hurricanes’ 80-66 victory over Maryland March 2 at the BankUnited Center.

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Legendary Hurricane returns to the sideline as OL coach Art Kehoe personifies competition, winning

BY PATRICK RILEY CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

There are many people out there who say they love football, but no one means it like Art Kehoe.

“I loved football from the first time I did it,” said the Pennsylvania native who has returned as the Hurricanes’ offensive line coach.

It all started in his hometown of Conshohocken with a youth team called the “Conshohocken Midgets.” As the son of a former football player and a cheerleader, it was only a matter of time until he would discover his passion for the sport.

“My mom signed me up for football when I was 7 or 8 and I was embarrassing because I didn’t even know how to get dressed and put on the pads,” Kehoe said. “[My mom] taught me how to do all that stuff.”

While the beginnings might have been humbling, Kehoe soon started to do what he would continue to do all his life: win.

“I think I played six years in that league and we won a championship four times,” he said. “We finished second the other two

times.”

Kehoe attributed that success to the coaches he had during his early life.

“The coaching was fabulous, just basics of discipline and being on time, about doing your stretches as a team and caring about your teammates,” he said. “I learned those lessons from my father and mother and my coaches early in life. I think that’s the biggest thing that steered me toward coaching because I liked football and I liked the hitting aspect of it and I was coached really well at an early age and we won all the damn time.”

Winning There is no doubt that Kehoe is a winner; after all, five national championships are no accident. Kehoe is a competitor at heart in everything he does. He may always be competing against another defensive line coach across the field during a game, but Kehoe has faced competition his whole career.

Before Kehoe came to the University of Miami as a transfer in 1979, he played football at Laney Junior College in Oakland, Calif.

Even then, Kehoe knew when to seize an opportunity and how to fight for a dream. The undersized nose guard did not hesitate a bit when Miami was looking for players at that

position. He sent his playing tapes to the UM coaching staff and described himself as 6 feet 2 inches and 250 pounds when he really was 6 feet and 230 pounds. Though he may have lacked the physical size, he definitely didn’t lack the passion.

“I was glad that he was playing on my team,” said Don Bailey, Jr., Kehoe’s former teammate and now color commentator for the University of Miami football team.

Life-long bond Kehoe’s opportunism and resourcefulness paid off: A relationship was built between a man and a university for years to come, joined by their love for football.

Success would follow Kehoe on his every step for 27 years, first as a player and then as part of the coaching staff, until his abrupt and, for many fans, surprising firing after a devastating Peach Bowl loss in 2005.

Despite being upset by this “divorce,” Kehoe kept working in the sport he loved so much. He had various coaching stints in college and even in the United Football League until the offensive line coach position opened up again at UM when former O-line coach Jeff Stoutland left for Alabama in mid-January.

Returning home Once again, Kehoe took the initiative, but first he needed a little spark to ignite his competitive fire.

Bailey, Jr. turned out to be the one with the flint when he told his old friend, “The University of Miami offensive line coaching job is lying in the middle of U.S. 1. The person that’s going to get it is the one that’s going to fight for it the hardest and prove that he should earn it.”

His close friend and former roommate Jim Burt agreed with that sentiment, and so, Kehoe got the ball rolling.

“I just made up my mind about 7 o’clock at night that I was going to call every person I knew in this world- that I coached, played for, coached with, coached for, every dean, every alumni, every kid I went to class with, every person that had a Miami tie, I was going to either tell them to come to this campus and go after Coach Golden or to call him,” Kehoe said.

The texting and calling continued into the wee hours, but it soon became clear that “Canenation” was unleashed.

His competitive approach worked and it didn’t take long before Kehoe was back at his alma mater coaching the offensive line.

His return was emotional.

“My weakness is probably that I’ll keep stuff a little bottled up inside of me and then I’ll blow off some steam instead of just getting it out right early,” he said. “I am more of a late steam blower.”

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THE U: Art Kehoe, 53, was inducted into the UM Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. He has won five national titles.

By the same token, it is also his biggest strength.

“I am very involved about winning and winning is like what Coach [Al] Golden is doing. You know, winning to me is winning in the classroom, and you don’t have to do it with an A, because some guys are marginal and a C or a B or a C+ may be their best grade,” Kehoe said. “But I just want to see them compete. And I want to see them treat teachers with respect just like they’re going to treat me or any other coach in this building.”

Natural-born competitor Strength or weakness, in the end one thing is certain: Kehoe is all about competing.

“I kind of thrive in the environment of competition and if I lose I want to do something about it, if I win I want to study what I did and get better at it,” he said.

It seems like the football program at the University of Miami is getting back to its good old days. Back to discipline, accountability and toughness. Back to commitment, emotion and, of course, back to competing.

Fittingly enough, back with a coach that personified winning at Miami over decades probably more than any other person.

And even though this change in attitude is a fairly recent phenomenon, the players sense it.

“There is a lot of energy in the air here,” senior center Tyler Horn said. “Something big is going on here.”

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I will be the first to tell you that it is okay to explore your sexuality (what a surprise right?). I have never been in your situation before or necessarily want to, but I will say I cannot really blame you for being kind of curious. To further clarify, I do not mean that I am necessarily against threesomes, just not into the gettin’ down-n-dirty with my bff and her hubby.

I don’t have any good friends that are married, but even picturing myself in the middle of my best friend and her significant other is slightly frightening. Get it in, do what you do, but I prefer to not hear my best friend since I was 9 and her sex moans. No thank you.

This is not meant to necessarily deter you from exploring your adventurous side. If you honestly want to engage in the deed and be this couple’s answer to its ménage a trois fantasy then go for it. You will definitely be treated to whatever you want because they will want you to make return guest visits. Be careful though, as you will not know from which direction you are getting it next. Might I suggest protective eye gear for a firsttimer like you as it could be b-a-n-a-n-a-s.

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Kindly say no thank you, but you’re flattered and then continue on your little adorable way.

In regards to you questioning your sexuality, let me ask you a question: Prior to this possible opportunity, have you ever thought of a woman seriously in that way? Yes? Then yeah, you may have caught the vagina bug. No? Then you are just contemplating exploring your inner freak. It’s up to you to embrace it.

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