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Vol. 89, Issue 24 | April 21 - April 24, 2011
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Former Canes prepare for life in the NFL Lockout puts draft and season in question BY AUSTEN GREGERSON SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
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EXPRESS YOURSELF: Senior Reem Madkour chalks a message at the free speech rally at the Rock on Tuesday. The event was organized by S.T.A.N.D., which was charged with vandalism by administrators.
‘Chalking is not a crime ’ S.T.A.N.D. claims censorship, university calls it vandalism BY ALEXA LOPEZ | OF THE STAFF
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tudents Toward A New Democracy (S.T.A.N.D.) is claiming that the University of Miami is censoring its freedom of expression. This year, S.T.A.N.D. has criticized the university ’s policies at the Life Science and Technology Park opening in Overtown. S.T.A.N.D. has been promoting its mission and efforts year-round but an incident March 8 caught the attention of the Dean of Students Office. That night after the organization ’s weekly meeting, members of the organization, along with other Overtown supporters, drew chalk messages like “STAND with Overtown ” on sidewalks across campus. “S.T.A.N.D. had seen other student organizations use chalk on campus and thought it was a great way to write positive messages and visually show the faculty and students our support of Overtown, ” said senior Stephanie Sandhu, a member of S.T.A.N.D.
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The chalking was a part of S.T.A.N.D. ’s campaign advocating the development of a sustainable community benefits agreement between the university and the impoverished Overtown community. Among other requests, S.T.A.N.D. has asked UM to fulfill its promise of delivering economic benefits and jobs for Overtown residents because of the funding behind the life science park. The project is partially funded by location-specific bonds, which are part of a federal program that allocates funds to areas that have significant poverty and unemployment as defined by the county. The university said it has been doing everything possible to provide jobs to Overtown residents. S.T.A.N.D, however, believes these efforts fall short. Sandhu and sophomore Antoine Romulus, both members of S.T.A.N.D., were called in to the Dean of Students Office in April.
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t ’s a feeling many of you are experiencing right now. Prospective bosses are pouring over your resume, picking apart your GPA, searching for any way to differentiate you from the batch of potential employees vying for the same spot. But for some people out there looking for employment, their resumes are not on paper- they ’re on film and on stop watches. For football players trying to go pro, the NFL draft is just one week away. That ’s when they will find out which team has decided to take a chance on them, mercifully putting an end to the months of anticipation and feelings of helplessness. Orlando Franklin, Graig Cooper and Damien Berry are just three players from last year ’s team expected to be drafted. They are joined by fellow teammates Allen Bailey and Brandon Harris, players who some experts project to go in the first round. For these former Canes, the past four months have been speculation on top of anticipation; what lies ahead is completely unknown. “I talked to [Jason] Fox, and he always assured me that I ’m gonna be just fine, so I ’ve been listening to him, ” Franklin said. “You get a little anxious while waiting to know where you ’re gonna end up, but everything ’s going to work out so it ’s not a big deal. ” Berry and Cooper, both running backs, have spent their time working out, resting and waiting for their day to come- just like everybody else. “Being ready is all you can do, ” Berry said. “Controlling yourself, getting ready for that day to come. ”
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Teach for America helps Miami Central School improves from ‘F’ to ‘C’
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BY CRISTIAN BENAVIDES CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
It wasn ’t too long ago when Miami Central Senior High was considered the worst academic school in the state of Florida. From 2003 to 2008, Miami Central was rated as an “F ” school based on student FCAT scores. On the verge of being shut down by the state, the MiamiDade school district opted for a different route: new principal, new teachers and a strong partnership with a national organization called Teach For America. “There ’s definitely an impact that Teach for America makes, ” said Mary Avalos, a professor in the School of Education who works with Teach for America. “It puts a temporary fix on a big issue. ” Teach For America is a nonprofit organization that brings recent college graduates from top universities, including the University of Miami, to teach at schools in impoverished and at-risk neighborhoods to help ensure a good education for students. Corps members go through an extensive application process. Of the approximately 46,000 applicants last year, only 4,500 were chosen. “I think the great turnout has a lot to do with students seeing a need for societal change, ” Avalos said. “Teach For America focuses on making societal change through education. ” Members train at a summer training institute headed by Teach
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CULTIVATING MINDS FOR THE FUTURE: High school students walk to Miami Central High School on Wednesday morning. Miami Central High School’s rating has gone from an “F” to a “C.” for America. The institute focuses on six important factors: Teaching as a leader, instructional planning and delivery, classroom management and culture, diversity, community and achievement, learning theory and literacy development. Miami Central High School saw an immediate change with the arrival of a new principal and Teach for America employees. Last year, the high school achieved a “C ” rating and hopes to earn a “B ” this year for the first time in its history. The achievement caught the attention of national leaders. “The turnaround that has been accomplished here is the reason I wanted to come here, ” President Barack Obama said in a
speech to students during a recent visit to Miami Central. “It ’s sending a message to kids across the country that there ’s nothing we can ’t accomplish when we put our minds to it. ” Recently, Miami Northwestern High School, known for its strong football program but weak academics, also had corps members join the teaching staff. “This is a group of people who truly want to be in an urban setting, ’ ’ Charles Hankerson, the principal at Miami Northwestern, told The Miami Herald in an interview last year. “This is where their heart is. Everyday, when they wake up and come to work, they want to be there. That attitude
will spill over to the students and to other members of the faculty. ’ ’ Every corps member starts with a beginning teacher ’s salary and benefits. The program also helps their employees by deferring their student loans and offering $10,000 toward graduate school, should they choose to further their studies. Their tenure with the corps lasts for two years. “Whether the student chooses to continue teaching after the corps or not, they will always be great advocates for education, ” Avalos said. “I think that ’s what ’s so great about this program. ” Cristian Benavides may be contacted at cbenavides@themiamihurricane. com.
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Lot 434-N located behind the BankUnited Center (facing the Hecht towers) will be closed until April 28 in order to accommodate a special event.
On Earth Day, the Rock is going green with a concert featuring local bands. Telekinetic Walrus, the Cornerstoners and Pride of Ions will be performing Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight.
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Applications are currently available for the S.T.R.I.V.E. (Serving Together Reaching Integrity Values & Engagement) special interest housing community in Eaton Residential College. S.T.R.I.V.E. members create and plan service days, participate in leadership develop-
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ment and are matched as mentors for freshmen members. Applications must be returned to the Butler Service and Leadership Center (UC 240) by Thursday at 5 p.m. E-mail umstrive@gmail.com for more information. Lindsay Brown may be contacted at lbrown@themiamihurricane.com.
CORRECTION In Alexa Lopez’s story in the April 1 issue, Anthony Nuccio played the role of NYC Man in “I Love You Because.” Alex Gonzalez is the QuantUM Entertainment chair.
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Earth Day destinations Celebrate local green events this weekend BY SPENCER DANDES CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Looking to surround yourself with fellow tree huggers and go green for Earth Day? There are plenty of ways to celebrate around Miami this weekend. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will offer free admission on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Local food trucks, including “gastroPod, ” “MexZican Gourmet ” and “Dolci Peccati Gelato, ” will be on the grounds, and at 11 a.m. Rina Yoga will hold a free class in Fairchild ’s Garden House. CARISSA HARRIS // The Miami Hurricane
SPEAK UP: Junior Ryan Williamson and S.T.A.N.D. supporters applaud at their Stop Censorship of Overtown event on the Rock Tuesday afternoon. Members of the UM community were invited to write messages on chalkboards.
Organization against administration S.T.A.N.D. FROM PAGE 1 At these meetings, the students were informed that S.T.A.N.D. was being charged with vandalism due to its chalk creations. “It ’s not about sidewalk chalk, it is about vandalism to the university, ” said Dr. Ricardo Hall, dean of students. “It ’s not about advertising and not about taking one position or another for any cause. Our office has no interest in that. ” According to Hall, S.T.A.N.D. ’s chalking was reported, a necessary action for his office to begin investigation. While S.T.A.N.D. used ordinary sidewalk chalk, an Overtown supporter used spray chalk for five messages. “Facilities acted on it with a naked eye as if it was spray paint, ” Hall said. UMPD filed a vandalism report against S.T.A.N.D. citing almost $400 in reparation expenses for products to clean what they assumed was spray paint. S.T.A.N.D. identifies these disciplinary actions as evidence of an infringement of free speech. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has joined with S.T.A.N.D. to investigate the allegations against the university. “In fairness to the university we are collecting information to determine if in fact the university is selectively enforcing its code of conduct, ” said UM alumnus John de Leon, president of the Greater Mi-
ami chapter of the ACLU. “If the university treats individuals and groups differently then they are participating in discipline based on message or association. ” In its Censorship Report, a document chronicling its grievances against the university, S.T.A.N.D. defends its chalking by comparing it to other student organizations ’ chalk advertisements on campus like Golden Key International Honour Society. In response to the administration, S.T.A.N.D. hosted an event Tuesday afternoon on the Rock promoting free speech on campus. Members brought chalk boards and attendees of the rally were able to freely chalk. Students sprawled messages on the boards like “Free speech is sexy ” and “Overtown has a voice. ” But some students believe that, by being a registered student organization, S.T.A.N.D. should comply with all campus policies and procedures. “While obviously I agree that free speech is vital, people sometimes seem to forget that with rights come responsibilities, ” junior Ryan Aquilina said. “The fact that any sort of free speech demonstration was able to happen proves that UM isn ’t against free speech. ” Still, Sandhu noted the university may have censored the event on Tuesday: the Rock was double-booked and S.T.A.N.D. was only notified Monday; also, UMPD was asked to stand by during the rally. “My classmates were scared to come, ”
Sandhu said. “What kind of academic environment do we live in if students are scared to support freedom of speech? ” According to Hall, however, the administration is not hindering free speech. “There is a way to achieve your end goal and even prove a point without alienating people and without being disrespectful to members of the community, and hopefully S.T.A.N.D. will be able to strike that balance, ” Hall said. In fact, Hall wants the entire campus to be a free speech zone, a term used in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. “Freedom of speech, in my estimation, doesn ’t include things like property damage, ” he said. “As long as you ’re respectful, people would agree this is a place where different thought and different expressions are celebrated. ” Sandhu and S.T.A.N.D. hope that the student support at the rally Tuesday afternoon has led the dean ’s office to realize the “unfairness ” of the charges. The investigation of S.T.A.N.D. ’s alleged vandalism will be finalized in an upcoming hearing during which a decision about restitution will be made by the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office is not considering disbanding S.T.A.N.D. Alexa Lopez may be contacted at alopez@ themiamihurricane.com. April 21 - April 24, 2011
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd. For more information, visit fairchildgarden.org. South Miami The South Miami farmers ’ market at City Hall will add several Earth Day events on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Green products and food grown by local farmers will be on sale, and experts on energy efficiency, gardening and recycling will be available to offer advice. The farmer ’s market will be held at 6130 Sunset Dr. Palms Hotel Head to the Palms Hotel on Saturday at 4 p.m. for their first “Shoreline Social, ” a beach cleanup between 29th and 32nd Street. The Palms is a part of the City of Miami Beach ’s Adopt-A-Beach program. Following the twohour cleanup, enjoy poolside cocktails and snacks at the hotel. Guests must be 21 and older. To sign up for the event, email tmorariu@ thepalmshotel.com. The Palms Hotel is located at 3025 Collins Ave. Volunteers should meet at the Tiki Cabanas in the Palms ’ tropical garden. EVOS EVOS, dubbed the “Greenest Burger Chain in America ” by greenopia.com three years in a row, will be offering free organic milkshakes to their customers on Friday. Their menu, which promotes sustainability, includes burgers, wraps, salads and “airfries, ” which are baked rather than deep-fried. EVOS is located on 9537 S. Dixie Highway in the Dadeland Plaza shopping center. Spencer Dandes may be contacted at sdandes@ themiamihurricane.com. THE MIAMI HURRICANE
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Alumni studio provides opportunities for out-of-work architects Not-for-profit projects sharpen grads’ skills BY THANIA POTOSME CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Unemployed architects may find an alternative in the alumni studio at the School of Architecture. Established two years ago when the unemployment rate was at its peak, the alumni studio was developed to help distressed graduates and alumni from the School of Architecture utilize their skills by working on various not-for-profit projects. With limited openings and continuous layoffs in various architecture firms, many graduates have gone into the alumni studio to continue sharpening their skills and work on different projects. Luis Del Valle, a 2007 graduate, joined the studio when he was laid off from an architecture firm in Washington, D.C. “It was a difficult situation because people lost their jobs, ” Del Valle said. “The alumni studio was able to get me to network with different professionals and exposed me to many responsibilities that have given me confidence to do more freelance work. ” Through its two-year trajectory, the alumni studio has not only been able to gather projects for graduates community-
wide, but also nationwide. “This is a network and we use different means, including social networking like Facebook, to keep in touch with different professionals that tip us on openings and projects for the graduates that are part of the studio, ” said Steve Fett, alumni director of the School of Architecture. One of the projects was to perform an urban analysis and charette, or an intensive project, in the city of Beaufort, S.C. “The intensive planning session that took place at Beaufort is one of the most recognized events for the alumni studio because it touched base with the main concept of the School of Architecture, New Urbanism, ” Fett said. The alumni studio is also becoming a resource for many local firms. “It ’s great to be a part of the network and being exposed to real life design exercises because it can open many doors, ” Del Valle said. “I am now assisting to design an exhibit that will open next month at the Coral Gables Museum to educate about the original homes in Coral Gables. ” To learn more about the alumni studio at the School of Architecture, join their Facebook group, “UM Alumni Studio. ” Thania Potosme may be contacted at tpotosme@ themiamihurricane.com.
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STRUCTURED SKETCHES: Alex Lin (left), a first-year graduate student, works on designing an artist’s Mohegan Island studio. The alumni studio opened in 2009.
Tibetan Buddhism meets art ARTISTIC SPIRIT: Several Tibetan Buddhist Monks work on a sand mandala of Green Tara, a female Buddha that represents female compassion for the entire world, at the UC on Tuesday. Eight Tibetan Buddhist Monks were brought to UM by the Tibetan Buddhist Student Association in conjunction with the ChakraSamvara Center on South Beach. After they finish the mandala at noon on Friday, it will be destroyed. Little packets of the sand will be given to students. The rest is going to be put into flowing water. The destruction of the mandala signifies the impermanence of life. CARISSA HARRIS // The Miami Hurricane
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Alumnus creates innovative, safer condom with ‘handles’ Modern technology makes safe sex easier BY KRISTIAN ALWILL CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
The idea for Sensis condoms came to University of Miami alumnus Beau Thompson after what he could only describe as “one rough night. ” Latex condoms have remained largely the same in the last 50 years. With the modern world filled with technology and innovation, Thompson sought ways to introduce a new condom to the market. In 2004, Thompson founded Grove Medical, which manufactures Sensis condoms with patented Quikstrips. The Quikstrips are what set Sensis apart from their competition. Quikstrips are tabs placed on opposite sides of the condom that act as handles for easier application. This improvement ensures a safer sexual experience because users can apply the condom correctly the first time around. “We are not your grandfather ’s condom, ” Thompson said. “We may have a gimmick but our gimmick is real. We are doing everything we can do to keep things responsible while
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THRUSTING: UM alumnus Beau Thompson came up with the idea of a condom with handles after “one rough night.” maintaining pleasure." Thompson, who was raised in Coconut Grove, graduated from the University of Miami in 1989 with a B.A. in architecture and has worked as a general contractor. While over two million Sensis condoms
have been sold, Thompson ’s goal is to control about 10 percent of the market share in four years. While this goal may seem lofty, Trojan, the industry giant, controls over 70 percent of the market share. Thompson believes his product has an
important niche in the marketplace. “We are the condom to match your moment, ” Thompson said. Kristian Alwill may be contacted at kalwill@ themiamihurricane.com.
Judaic life strengthened Intimate setting offers religious reprieve BY BRITTANY WEINER CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
When Evan Finkel came to the University of Miami two years ago, he was concerned about losing touch with his Jewish roots. Then he discovered the Chabad House. Chabad is a major movement within the mainstream Jewish tradition, with its roots in the 18th century Hasidic movement. Today, Chabad maintains institutions in over 1,000 cities around the world. Until a community can sustain its own building, the “Chabad House ” is held commonly held at a rabbi ’s house. The UM Chabad House, located at 1251 Hardee Rd., is the home of Rabbi Mendy Fellig and his wife, Henchi. Though Chabad is part of the Orthodox branch of Judaism, it welcomes students regardless of their degree of observance. “We want the students to feel that they can come to us for anything, in any situation, ” Henchi Fellig said. “It is important that students who come to college feel that they have resources and a
place to go. ” The Felligs are currently celebrating Passover, which began at sundown on Monday and lasts until April 26. Passover, one of the most important holidays in Judaism, celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. Those who observe the holiday are supposed to abstain from eating yeast for the span of the week. “It doesn ’t matter if students are religious or not, and we definitely do not expect everyone to stay away from yeast products, but we want to make sure they walk away from our Seder with a rich understanding of what the holiday is about, ” Henchi Fellig said. “That is what means the most to my husband and I. ” Freshman Lizz Evalen ’s favorite experience is Chabad ’s “lunch and learn ” program, which Henchi Fellig holds every Thursday of the semester. “We learn a little bit from the Torah and we eat, ” Evalen said. “But I always talk to Henchi about what ’s going on in my life, and I know she ’s there to listen. That ’s why I love Chabad. ” For more information, contact the Felligs at ChabadUM@aol.com. Brittany Weiner may be contacted at bweiner@themiamihurricane.com. April 21 - April 24, 2011
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STAFF EDITORIAL
Don’t waste your summer scooping ice cream Back in high school, summer was the most anticipated time of year. It was filled with late nights and lazy days, and the toughest decision you had to make was what time to wake up to hit the beach. But for college students, summer means jobs and internships. Or, of course, a lack thereof. You lose weeks of your spring applying for dozens of them, and may now be biting your nails down to nothing, hoping that one of them will work out. However, a study conducted by Australian National University claims students should stop worrying about unemployment. Researchers have found that having a bad job may be worse for your mental health than having no job at all (income notwithstanding). Because having a job grants a person both purpose and a structured role, it was long thought that having any job would make a person happier than being unemployed. It is just now coming to light that this is only true for high-quality jobs. Low-quality jobs (those with high demands, low control, high job insecurity and an effort-reward imbal-
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ance) are actually more detrimental than joblessness. With the economy being the way it is, giving up the job search may sound like an appealing idea. Here at UM, though, we have plenty of resources to help us make sure that we don ’t graduate without any experience. Toppel offers career advice and resume critiques, and many departments have internship coordinators to help with your search. Entering the real world without previous experience isn ’t the smartest idea, so consider taking advantage of what UM has to offer. For those who have yet to nab that elusive internship or job, this could take some weight off your shoulders. Scooping ice cream may be (slightly) better for your bank account, but it may not do your mind any favors. Try volunteering to stay busy and keep your spirits up (and add to your resume!). Read a good book, take a trip, don ’t stress and have a good summer! Staff editorials represent the majority opinion of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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TYLER BARAM SENIOR “I’m going to South Beach to do community service.”
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ost arguments are dumb and get nowhere, but sports-related ones are particularly obnoxious. First, let ’s figure out the correlation between who you are and the team you “love. ” Nearly all evidence will point to the fact that you love the EVAN SEAMAN SENIOR team you do because they ’re COLUMNIST based in or near the town you lived for a large part of your life. Now, I don ’t fault anyone for taking pride in their hometown and essentially their upbringing, but let ’s be honest: If I didn ’t live 30 minutes outside of Baltimore, do you think I would ever give the Orioles the benefit of the doubt or have any invested interest at all? I can give that a definitive no. Take the classic rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. By the end of the day, is all that deep-rooted hate you have for the opposite team actually supported with some semblance of reasoning? Or is it just that it ’s a big team from a city other than your own, which poses a threat to your hometown heroes, so you are effectively going to main-
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tain a bitter position until your dying days? I say the latter. Rivalry is fun, don ’t get me wrong. If everybody was apathetic towards the outcome of a game (as I usually am), sports would cease to have the fun and energy level that it does. And while I ’m generally indifferent toward sports, I applaud people who are interested in them for pursuing one of the few remaining facets of entertainment that isn ’t scripted or programmed these days. That being said, I don ’t see what gets resolved when people involve themselves in such frivolous shouting matches that veins pop out of their necks. Additionally, if you ’re adamant about the outcome of a game, and are clearly wrong as your team loses, you will do one of two things- you will blame it on the horrendous officiating and attribute the loss to bad calls, or you will assume the role of Nostradamus and be convinced by your own brand of bogus that your team will “definitely ” win next time, remaining just as certain as you were before. The solution? Put your money where your mouth is to end all these unfounded arguments. Evan Seaman is a senior majoring in marketing. He may be contacted at eseaman@themiamihurricane.com.
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few weeks ago, the United States government narrowly avoided a shutdown. Thanks to the great state of bipartisanship, Congress was in a gridlock over spending. The issues were NATASHA TOMCHIN primarily federal fundCONTRIBUTING ing for Planned ParentCOLUMNIST hood, alternative energy sources and health care. Luckily, we ’ve moved past that crisis with short-term spending bills and agreements over the budget. The good news: Planned Parenthood will continue to receive federal funding. Although the only reason they risked losing anything was because Tea Partiers absurdly accused them of using federal money for abortions. Most of the programs Obama was pushing made it through the ringer. The bad news: Another crisis looms that may yield a similar result. In mid-May, the U.S. government is projected to hit its $14.3 trillion debt ceiling. What does that mean? If we hit our limit (and don ’t increase the debt limit), the government may have to stop paying for
veteran ’s benefits, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Depending on how bad the situation is, government employees could lose their salaries and federally supported organizations would not survive. I ’m not so concerned about the economic situation. The debt ceiling will be raised. It has been in the past, and there is no alternative. What worries me is Obama. Don ’t get me wrong, I love Barack. His vision is impressive and I wish he was doing more. I feel that he ’s caught in a battle to keep his moderates/Republicans and his liberals. It is a very fine line to walk and he isn ’t doing enough to keep the left happy. Obama is the head of state; it is time he put his foot down. The Republicans have been playing the bipartisan nonsense game, arguing that Obama isn ’t doing enough to appease their side. Really? Where was this argument when Bush was in office? The Democrats won the presidential election and it is time Obama start exercising that influence. Natasha Tomchin is a freshman majoring in history and public relations. She may be contacted at ntomchin@themiamihurricane.com.
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At 8 p.m. on Thursday, O Cinema will screen special poetry trailers, featuring local poet Abel Folgar. Go to o-cinema.org for more info.
BY CAROLINE HELMERS STAFF WRITER
DESIGN BY ALLISON GOODMAN
Miami has seen a handful of venues come and go in the past decade, with few lasting more than a year. While many locals have found places to lurk on the weekends, the punks, metalheads and show-goers have been in a state of unrest over o the th llack of o places pla to t see is et their fav favorck Bu um Ch ite ba bands located at 1545 NW perform. i am Mi , St. 28 C h u m For more Bucket is information, visit Miami's ne we s t miamichumbucket. all-ages, com. DIY (do( it-yourself it-yours ) venue, was hatched roughly a year ago. Chum Bucket was founded by members of local bands such as Baker Acted, Eztorbo and Guerrilleros de Nadie, punk bands that have
been playing shows for years in the South Florida area. After many benefit shows and much promotion, Chum Bucket welcomed the public on March 26. “The Chum Bucket is an awesome addition to the Miami music scene with potential for all different genres and events, ” local musician Julian Del Rio said. More than music, Chum Bucket will be hosting workshops and even have a lending library. Local bands will share the stage with other local bands, but one of the best aspects of the new show space will be the number of touring bands that do not usually come this far south. “It's a place we could book the bands we wanted and a place we felt was there for us and not to make a profit off of us, ” Ashley Maclaren, one of the founders, said. “We also hope to bring bigger bands down that never come to Miami. ” The Chum Bucket is maintained and managed by
a group of local musicians, but a strong sense of unity is found within the venue. Volunteers, and showgoers have even been cleaning up the show space after performances. It seems to have encouraged not just more attendance to local shows, but an entire attitude of wanting to help out and be a part of something. “So many people want to be involved and help out. At shows, people will just grab a garbage bag and start cleaning up, and we had people coming to help us fix the place up, ” Maclaren said. Chum Bucket is a do-ityourself venue that already has a strong following. One of the very few South Florida venues open to all ages, it's sure to be home to all the kids that just want to hang with their friends, see their favorite bands and be a part of a local community. Caroline Helmers may be contacted at chelmers@ themiamihurricane.com.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Striking gold with Go-Go Fresh Food Cafe BY MARGAUX HERRERA STAFF WRITER
The other salad was served with chopped pieces of chicken and mandarin oranges and came with plenty of both, uncommon If ever you ’re down in South Beach in today ’s restaurants. for the day, you should make a quick pit We topped this off with half a dozstop at Go-Go Fresh Food Café. en pies between True to its name, us. They were all the service is quick warm from the oven and the food is fresh IF YOU GO and melted in our and delicious. Tucked mouths. 926 Alton Rd., Miami out of sight between The eggplant Beach, 305-673-3137 a laundromat and parmigiana and gym (I had to drive MENU shrimp scampi by twice before findseemed more like the “EMPANADAS”: $2.25 ing it), the restaurant real dishes encased offers indoor and out SOUP: cup $2.25/bowl in thin dough blandoor seating, along $5.25 kets. The eggplant with free parking, was tender and the MINI SALAD: $4.05-$6.25 a rarity on Miami shrimp was juicy. Beach. BIG SALAD: $6.15-$9.45 The Nutella and baGo-Go ’s menu nana pie was sweet boasts three main opand creamy and the tions: pies (empanaguava and cheese pie didn ’t kill my mouth das), salads and soups. You can order a with sugar, unlike its Cuban counterpart. specialty salad from their menu, or creI ordered strawberry lemonade to ate your own, choosing any of the over 30 go along with my lunch, and although I “toss-ins. ” The soups change daily, and was expecting something sweeter and less there are 18 different pies to choose from, tart, it was refreshing nonetheless. ranging from classic Argentine beef to There were only a few minor probspinach, feta and pine nut. lems. The dough was slightly underWe started off with a cranberry cooked in some of the pies (which is how chicken mini salad and an egg mini salI like it, but it can be an issue for some). ad. The lettuce was crisp and fresh. The The dulce de leche and blackberry pie hard-boiled eggs were perfectly cooked.
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FRESH AND TASTY: Go-Go Fresh Food Cafe offers a convenient place to grab a quick meal on South Beach. Its menu features “empanadas,” salads and soups. only seemed to have two berries and was overwhelmed by the dulce de leche without the acid to balance it. And when I bit into the Thai peanut chicken pie, it tasted more like boiled peanuts than anything else. I wish someone had told me about
this place sooner. I feel like I ’ve struck gold-Go-Go is cheap and the food tastes great. You ’re missing out if you don ’t give this café a try. Margaux Herrera may be contacted at mherrera@themiamihurricane.com.
MOVIE REVIEW
‘The Conspirator’ is engrossing and surprisingly timely BY SARAH B. PILCHICK SENIOR EDGE WRITER
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The philosopher George Santayana once said, “The one who does not remember history is bound to repeat it again. ” Apparently our nation ’s collective memory is fairly short, because clearly we have not learned a thing since 1865. “The Conspirator, ” the latest film from actor-director Robert Redford, is a parable for our time: The constitution is subverted after President Abraham Lincoln ’s assassination, to try and convict the assassins. Similar to recent events at Guantanamo Bay, the alleged conspirators behind Lincoln ’s murder are treated to a heavily biased military tribunal. There is doubt regarding the complicity of one of the accused- Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), the mother of the sole conspirator on the lam- and a Unionveteran lawyer (James McAvoy) must
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overcome his own biases in order to en- action, it is nice to see that Rory Gilmsure that she gets a fair trial. As we now ore is still alive. know, that never happens, thanks to The curious thing about this film the draconian methods of Edwin Stan- is that it never really discusses the conton (Kevin Kline), spirators ’ motivaLincoln ’s war sections- the assassins retary. are simply por“The Conspirator” Despite betrayed as disgruning mostly set in a tled rebels. courtroom, “The Even though Conspirator ” is absome of the diaSTARRING: James solutely gripping, logue is completely due largely in part obvious in its inMcAvoy and Kevin to its relevance and tent to draw conKline fine cast. McAvoy nections with toDIRECTED BY: Robert capably carries the day ’s events, “The Redford film on his shoulConspirator ” reMPAA RATING: PG-13 ders, and he is supmains an engrossported by spectacuing, timely and lar performances by excellent film. Tom Wilkinson, Evan Rachel Wood and a scenery-chewing Sarah B. Pilchick may be contacted at Danny Huston. While Alexis Bledel ’s sbpilchick@themiamihurricane.com. character is mostly superfluous to the
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Going gets tough in Canes’ remaining games Three ranked ACC opponents up next BY ADAM BERGER SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
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PLAYING LIKE A CHAMPION: Third baseman Harold Martinez steps up to the plate. Martinez is hitting .305 on the year, a huge improvement from his March numbers.
With the midpoint of the season long past, the real games are about to begin. This weekend the University of Miami baseball team will travel up the coast to play the University of North Carolina in what marks the beginning of a mammoth stretch in the Hurricanes ’ regular season schedule. Following the UNC series, Miami will return home to face Florida State in a three-game set before hitting the road again to take on Virginia the following weekend. All three opponents are nationallyranked and have been for the majority of the season, with Virginia sitting at No.1 in several polls. The importance of these nine games cannot be overstated. “We ’re in the second half of the ACC [schedule] and every series is a big series; everybody ’s fighting, ” head coach Jim Morris said following a 4-1 victory against NC State two weekends ago. The veteran coach also acknowledged the fact that the ACC has consistently been a powerhouse conference in recent years, pointing to the 2008 Hurricanes as a reference, a squad that came very close to a national championship. “This is a tough conference …we finished fifth in the ACC in ‘08, and finished fourth in the country. That just shows you how tough, ” Morris said. The Hurricanes have certainly been an enigmatic team at times this season, boasting two separate nine-game win streaks but also sporting an 0-6 record against ranked opponents. The Hurricanes were swept early in the season by the University of Florida, ranked No. 1 at the time, and again in late March by Georgia Tech. Nevertheless, Miami is playing at a high level at the moment and is benefiting from key situational hitting, something that was lacking earlier in the year. April 21 - April 24, 2011
Just this past weekend, freshman Brad Fieger broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the seventh inning against Maryland by hitting a two-run homerun. Miami hopes to continue its strong play this weekend against UNC, another member of the extremely competitive Coastal Division. Currently, Miami has a better ACC record than North Carolina, sitting at 13-4 on the year compared to the Tar Heels ’ conference record of 12-6. The Hurricanes have also won 11 of their last 12 contests, including Wednesday night ’s 5-3 victory against Bethune Cookman. Last season, Miami swept a three game series against North Carolina, but both teams have a very different look compared to 2010, considering that each lost elite players to the 2010 MLB Draft. The New York Mets took UNC pitcher Matt Harvey with the seventh overall pick, and the Cincinnati Reds drafted Hurricane star Yasmani Grandal with the 12th pick. The Tar Heels have also been inconsistent throughout the season; they took two of three from Florida State and swept Clemson, but were swept by NC State. The Canes will be mindful of the fact that from this point forward, their games will suddenly mean a lot more. Adam Berger may be contacted at aberger@ themiamihurricane.com.
UPCOMING ACC SERIES AT NORTH CAROLINA Friday-Sunday (30-8 overall, 12-6 ACC) VS. FLORIDA STATE April 29-May 1 (26-11 overall, 11-7 ACC) AT VIRGINIA May 13-May 15 (30-8 overall, 12-6 ACC)
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Draft prospects prepare amid NFL uncertainty FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 1 LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE Luckily for this current batch of NFL hopefuls, the University of Miami has deep roots in the league. For players to attend a program which at one point went 14 consecutive years with a firstround pick, the model for early professional success has been laid out time and time again. At last Saturday ’s spring game at Lockhart stadium more than 300 former Canes stood shoulder-to-shoulder, observing the guys who have taken their places in college, and very well could be doing the same in the pros. Before there was Ray Ray Armstrong there was Antrel Rolle, Ed Reed and Bennie Blades. Sean Spence may be the name now, but players like Jon Beason and Ray Lewis set the standard long before his arrival in the Gables. Beason, a first round pick in 2007 by the Carolina Panthers, remembers the time before the draft fondly. The content of his days prior to the draft not occupied by workouts and film study were filled with courting from prospective teams, all figuring out what kind of player they were trying to get. “[Before the Draft] is the last time you get that kind of praise, ” Beason said. “Everybody wants to meet you, everybody wants to talk to you, it ’s kind of like being recruited by colleges again. “But as soon as you sign, everything changes. The process is very emotional because it ’s the realization of something you ’ve been dreaming about since you were a little kid. ” Bryant McKinnie, a seventh-overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2002, spoke with fellow tackle Orlando Franklin to discuss some of the things he can expect.
“No, ” said McKinnie, “He [Franklin] was actually talking to me [laughs]. “But it ’s really based on technique once you get to the NFL. Everyone ’s strong and big, so it ’s the little things that can make you great. ” LOOMING UNCERTAINTY As if being left to wonder where they ’ll be headed for the summer wasn ’t enough pressure, this draft class has the added uncertainty of a lockout and looming labor stoppage hanging over the possibility of a lost season. During a lockout, teams and coaches are unable to make any sort of contact with their players, in this case players that desperately need to be acclimated to the NFL culture. The finances of the game- which sides take in how much money- will be drastically changed from a year ago. How many games they ’ll play, what their pensions will look like after they ’re done playing, and a myriad of other issues are being negotiated before they ever get a chance to hold up a jersey alongside the commissioner. “It sucks, ” Franklin said. “Going in with that my rookie year is tough, but I ’m confident that between the owners and the players they ’ll get a deal done. ” And not just the draft prospects are uncertain about their futures. The lockout has put veterans in the same place as their younger counterparts, left to ponder what their league is going to look like whenever they get back. Antrel Rolle, one of the highestpaid safeties in the NFL, is unsure, even “anxious ”. McKinnie, who is halfway through his own roughly-$50 million contract, is more assured of what the future will hold, yet still acknowledges the anxiety it can cause with young players.
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CAMARADERIE: Former UM running back Graig Cooper (left) and Michael Irvin share a moment on the sideline during the Spring Game on Saturday. “It ’ll get worked out eventually, and there ’s nothing you really can do about it, ” he said. But on April 28, the road of preparation and anticipation will finally end, leading to the next challenge of creating staying power in a league known for high turnover. It doesn ’t matter what round they go in, if at all. It doesn ’t matter what team they play for next season, if there is going to even be a “next season ” at all. The past four months, past four years, have
all been simply preparation for what lies ahead. They will be putting themselves in a position to compete in one of the toughest job markets. They will be putting themselves in a position to change their lives forever. Or simply, in the words of Damien Berry, “Putting myself in a position to make my body make money for me. ” Austen Gregerson may be contacted at agregerson@themiamihurricane.com.
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Head coach Al Golden released the final depth chart for the spring on Monday afternoon. Among notable position battles, both Jacory Harris and Stephen Morris have been placed at the top of the depth chart at quarterback, meaning no clear-cut decision has been made. Freshman Malcolm Bunche has also been placed ahead of Seantrel Henderson at left tackle.
The men’s team has earned the No.4 seed in the ACC Championship tournament, which takes place on April 21-24 in Cary, N.C.The top four seeded teams have a first-round bye, and begin play on Sunday. Miami will face the winner of Georgia Tech/Boston College on Friday at 9 a.m. The women’s team earned the No.3 seed in their tournament, which gives them a first-round bye as well. They first take the court on Friday at 3 p.m. against the winner of Clemson/Virginia Tech.
The No. 21 Hurricanes are traveling to Durham, N.C., to take part in the ACC Championships. The competition takes place from Saturday through Monday. Senior Ti’erra Brown was named the ACC Performer of the Week on Tuesday after winning the 100m hurdles at the Hurricane Invitational last weekend.
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Volleyball team overcomes obstacles Committed spirit produces results BY RACHEL HYMAN CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
Spike, serve, set and scorethis is the language of UM ’s volleyball club. From travelling and competing in national tournaments to practicing in the Wellness Center, the club members are extremely committed to their sport. The UM volleyball club was established in the early 1980s. Since then, it has grown significantly. There are currently 40 members, which fills two men ’s and women ’s teams. “The men ’s team for the first time won the Silver Division in D1AA and last year was the first time ever the club had made it into the Gold Division, ” said senior Stan Linder, the volleyball club
president. “The women ’s team made it to the gold division both my freshmen and sophomore year in their division. Two of our players even were named All-Tournament Team Honorable Mentions at Nationals in the past. ” Even though the club has had great success in such tournaments, there were several obstacles the team had to overcome throughout the past season. “This year was probably one of the most difficult years for our club because we had minimal amount of court space and funding, ” sophomore outside hitter Rob Moore said. “Since the Wellness Center was under construction, we only practiced once a week. Also, SAFAC wasn ’t able to fund us for Nationals or any other tournament this semester, so we had to raise money on our own. ” Moore attributes much of the club ’s achievement to somebody he looks up to on and off the court,
coach Dan Marinberg. “He has been coaching for almost 10 years now and coaches both the men ’s and women ’s team, which is a huge time commitment, ” Moore said. “He ’s also very involved with community service and giving back. He doesn ’t get paid to coach us and I speak for the team when I say that Dan is the reason why UM club volleyball has become so successful. ” Combining the hard work of the teammates with the help from their admirable coach, the club president for next year, freshman Brett Hollenbach, has high hopes for their next season. “We finished the year really strong, ” he said. “I am looking forward to picking up where we left off and showing everyone what we are capable of. ” Rachel Hyman can be contacted at rhyman@themiamihurricane.com.
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I GOT THIS: Senior Amanda Walton serves the ball during an away match this season for UM club volleyball.
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Dear V: Should I journey to the great down under? Dear Sexually Confused,
Dear V, Lately I ’ve been wondering whether I should shake things up and bat for the other team. My last boyfriend cheated on me and I ’ve been known to have rotten luck in the past. I ’ve started getting close with some of my friends, but I don ’t know how they ’d respond to this change of heart. What should I do? Sincerely, Sexually Confused
I ’m all for sexual expression and being the woman that you are, but I would say that wanting to “shake things up ” is not necessarily the best reason to suddenly switch teams. And I want to be perfectly, perfectly clear: I am in NO way against gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals. A lot of my friends fall into one of the above categories and I fully believe in being who you are, and telling those who don ’t like it they can go screw themselves. However, if you haven ’t noticed, the underlying theme of this is being happy with who you are. I ’m not saying that you are not attracted to girls, but I want you to think about whether this sudden notion of experimentation is because you actually want to play for the other team or because men just suck. Hard. If it is solely based on the latter then I would suggest steering away from the land of the vagina for a minute. Honey, I get it. Some men in this world are dogs and just plain terrible. But I promise you, I ’m sure there is someone worth having left out of the bunch. My best suggestion would be to look at the typical guys that screw you over and see if you can find some-
one who is instead the exact opposite. R e m e m b e r sweetie, it ’s easy to love the penis, but you are stuck with the dick that comes with it. So be wise in your picking. If you honestly think you may want to try out Team Titties then by all means, go for it. There ’s a reason they say people experiment in college, so why not just join the bunch? But be careful, please. In regards to your friends accepting your new lifestyle, try to not worry. True friends will honestly accept you for who you are, as cliché as that sounds. Now, if you are trying to get in one of their pants, I can ’t really help you with that. But hey, everyone needs love, so perhaps it ’s worth a shot. Weigh your options and realize what you really want before making any huge lifestyle changes. With love, V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane.com or follow on Twitter at @Dear_V.
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Thursday, April 21 Patio Jams feat. R&B Ensemble Noon • UC Patio Start a new Thursday afternoon tradition with HP ’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch and enjoy the live music. For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.
Friday, April 22
Wellness Center Are classes, social life, and work stressing you out? Take a break and meditate! You will develop mental clarity and discipline that will help you focus and improve concentration (great skills when it comes to studying!) Lunthita Duthely, a follower of the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, will guide and instruct participants through the meditation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Instruction is free and open to everybody. Please RSVP to let us know you are coming by calling 305-284-LIFE (5433).
Noodle Eating Contest
Meditation Class 7:30 p.m. • Patti and Allan Herbert
6:30 p.m. • UC Ballroom B Do you think you have what it takes to
Friday, April 22 - Saturday, April 23 Pal Joey
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8 p.m. • Jerry Herman Ring Theatre Pal Joey tells the story of Joey, a nightclub habitué in the habit of loving and leaving women. He is, in the oldest sense of the word, a cad....yet despite that, he is also thoroughly lovable. Don ’t miss it! Tickets are $22 for weeknights and matinees and $25 for Friday and Saturday nights. There are discounts for seniors, students and UM faculty, staff and alumni.
Thursday, April 21 • 7 p.m. at the Rathskeller Come out and laugh until it hurts at RAB ’s last Belly Bust at the RAT! The show will be hosted by Mo Mandel who has been featured on “Chelsea Lately ” and “Comedy Central Presents.. ”. Headlining the show will be Steve Rannazzisi. Steve has been featured in “Comedy Central Premium Blend ” and FX ’s “The League. ” There will be prizes and giveaways, and special “Last Call at the RAT ” memorabilia will be available! This will be the last Belly Bust of the semester, so you won ’t want to miss it! Text “UMRAT ” to 41411 to subscribe to the Rathskeller text message list, and receive a bonus coupon to use at the RAT on that day! Sponsored by RAB. For more information contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606. win this year ’s Ramen Power Hour? … If so come out and show us what you got! The winner will receive a special prize! Sponsored by Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage committee. For more information contact MSA at (305) 284-3738.
Bill Cunningham New York 7 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Today ’s fashion world has been infiltrated by bloggers, from The Sartorialist, to Bryanboy, to the tween Tavi, who provide fast images and commentary of an already fast fashion industry. This shift from print to the Internet has made fashion instantly accessible as well as dizzyingly impenetrable. As images bombard viewers constantly and from all angles, constants and anchors are needed more than ever and in the world of fashion and street style that is Bill Cunningham, a veteran fashion photographer.
Saturday, April 23 Bill Cunningham New York 5:25 p.m. • Cosford Cinema
CAC Presents: True Grit 10 p.m. • Cosford Cinema A tough U.S. Marshal helps a stubborn young woman track down her fa-
ther ’s murderer, starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld.
Happy Trails: Red Alert’s Summer Health Kick Off 9 a.m. • The Rock, Stanford Circle As part of the Tau Rho Chapter ’s yearlong Red Alert Health Initiative, the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta proudly present to you their first ever 5k Run/Walk “Summer Health Kickoff. ” The Run/Walk will begin at the Rock and the course will be around the “Campus Loop ”, the perimeter of the entire campus. The event will feature refreshments, free health assessments and more tools to help you prepare and maintain healthy habits for the summer months. For more information visit them via Facebook and to register for the event visit www.wix. com/TPRedAlert/myHealth.
Sunday, April 24 Bill Cunningham New York 3:25 p.m. • Cosford Cinema
CAC Presents: True Grit 8 p.m. • Cosford Cinema A tough U.S. Marshal helps a stubborn young woman track down her father ’s murderer, starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Hailee Steinfeld.
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Thursday, April 28th • 9 p.m. at the UC Patio Like their name, Neon Trees is a combination of slick pop hooks and sturdy organic rock, both melodic and hard-hitting, their anthems of adolescent angst, longing, love lost and found, delivered with the kind of heart-on-the-sleeve passion that only comes from hard work and commitment. Their debut album “Habits, ” is a refreshing blast of timeless rock energy and spirit, with the rst single, “Animal, ” becoming a smash hit nationwide. Free for students, UM student ID required.
Friday, April 29th • All Day at the Rathskeller A full week ’s worth of activities has been jam packed into one day to celebrate the closing of the RAT! There will be free t-shirts, bottle openers, beer steins, photo postcards, license plates, and other RAT memorabilia all day long! Also there will be a recording booth where you and your friends can reminisce on your favorite memories at the RAT! President Shalala, Dr. Whitely, and select student leaders will make formal remarks and even dig up the time capsule! Operating hours are 11am to Midnight, select menu available, and Happy Hour begins at 4pm.
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