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STUDENT STUD UDE UD EN N T NE N NEWSPAPER E WS W SPA S PA A PE PER O OFF TTHE HE H E U UNIVERSITY NII VE N VER RS S SIT ITY O IT OFF M MIAMI IAM IA MII IIN N CO C CORAL OR RA A L GA G GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929

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PHOTOS BY NATALIE EDGAR

CONTRAST: (Top) Students from Lindsay Hopkins Technical Education Center wait to get picked up next to UM’s life science park in Overtown. (Below) The park can be seen from different locations in Overtown.

A view from the other side Overtown residents have mixed feelings about UM’s tech park

BY CHELSEA KIMMEY | CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

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lthough the University of Miami has faced protests about the Life Science and Technology Park set to open in Overtown, a historic black district of Miami, some local businesses and residents who live or work by the project believe it will be beneficial to the area.

There are currently two restaurants, two convenience stores and a fast food chicken drive-through within walking distance from the new building, which serve as hangout spots for locals. These residents are aware new people will come to the area once the park opens, but some are still surprised to see

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college students walk the streets.

An Overtown resident who goes by Cano sat at a bar stool among friends in the San Juan Latin Café. The bartender, a woman who spoke no English, served him coffee.

“That is a good-looking building, ” he said, gesturing with open arms to indicate its large size.

The Life Science and Technology Park is a recently constructed research facility that will open in June. It is situated on seven acres in the Health District between I-95 and Miami Dade College Medical Center.

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Students win NASCAR marketing competition Team to fly to Charlotte for race

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BY LINDSAY BROWN NEWS EDITOR

Five University of Miami students have pulled into victory lane.

After a semester of competition, seniors Justin Leiser, Alex Bryant, Ethan Alpern, Lucas Schutt and Matt Small have been announced the winners of the national-collegiate NASCAR Kinetics: Marketing in Motion competition.

“We went into the competition expecting to win; our hard work paid off, ” Bryant said.

The competition consisted of two case studies and an official viewing party. Their case studies, for NASCAR sponsors Growth Energy and Nationwide Insurance, and their ‘M&M ’s Makes Race Day Fun ’ viewing party at Smoke ’T received top marks.

For team president Leiser, his relationship with NASCAR did not begin with this competition. He fondly remembers his childhood love of the sport. “[NASCAR has] been a part of my life as long as I can remember, ” Leiser said. “It ’s become a main source of father-son bonding. ” After internships with Homestead-Miami Speedway and the International Speedway Corporation ’s corporate marketing team in Daytona, he has found himself on

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IN THE WORKS: Senior Justin Leiser cues the fireworks at the Homestead-Miami Speedway during the NASCAR sprint cup series Ford 400. He won the marketing competition and landed the job. the inside of the sport he once admired from the outside.

“I ’ve went from a fan of the sport to a student of the sport. ” Leiser said.

For Leiser, who hopes to have a career in NASCAR, winning this competition is just one more step toward his goal.

“For me it ’s gonna help a lot, people will know about it, ” Leiser said. “The trip is going to be awesome, it ’s such an incredible award.

So much great access. ” The checkered flag has won the team a five-day trip to Charlotte, North Carolina for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race May 21.

In Charlotte, the students will also

have dinner with NASCAR and other sports marketing executives, as well as go on behind-the-scenes tours of NASCAR pits and garages.

“It ’s basically like winning one of those fan sweepstakes, ” Bryant said.

Lindsay Brown may be contacted at lbrown@themiamihurricane.com.

Raging feminists or raging against them?

Check out Natasha Tomchin’s column.

Are you a movie buff? Be sure to check out Kirsten Soller’s story on the new movietelling class.

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Applications to be the 2012 Fun Day Sponsorship Chair are now available. Fun Day is an annual day of games held to entertain and celebrate the accomplishments of those with intellectual disabilities of all ages. Applications are due in UC 240 by 5 p.m. on Friday.

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CELEBRATING FINALS FIESTA ON THE ROCK For a fun and relaxing night, Multicultural Student Affairs and Canes Night Live will host the annual Finals Fiesta on Friday at 4 p.m. on the UC Rock.

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CORRECTION In Kristian Alwill’s story on April 25, the screenshot was incorrect. Sophomore Brian Capps’s app is Quotebook, not Quote Book.

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The University of Miami’s

UM Student Activities Center to include green construction features, possible LEED certification in the future

BY ALEXA LOPEZ OF THE STAFF

Starting late summer or early fall, the first stages of construction on the new Student Activities Center will begin at the location of the Rathskeller.

Construction of the complex will require green building procedures for certification by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The center will be evaluated by LEED standards after completion and will be determined by the building ’s green features, which should improve performance and energy efficiency.

Depending on the finalized design of the Student Activities Center, the building could receive a certified, silver, gold or platinum certification. Both University Center Director Dan Westbrook and

Gary Tarb, the building ’s project manager, hope to receive a gold or silver rating.

“Each of the levels shows an increasing commitment to energy conservation, ” Westbrook said. “We are almost certain it will make silver; the architects have worked with LEED certified buildings across the country [and] have gone over the requirements to achieve that level point by point. ” In order to attain these LEED certification levels, points are gained for how the building is constructed as well as how it will ultimately run.

The design, which was originally developed in 2001, can gain points if the final product features qualities ranging from shady landscaping to low-efficiency glass that does not transmit radiant heat and keeps the interior cool. Other ways the new Student Activities Center

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WASTE REDUCTION During construction, waste emissions will be minimized, especially around Lake Osceola. The building will earn LEED points if construction materials are from Florida. Builders also plan to reuse products from the demolition of the Rat for the foundation and recreation of the stone steps leading down to the lake.

Solar-tinted, doublepaned, insulated glass will cover most of the building to keep the interior cool.

may reach a higher LEED certification level is by reusing the waste material from the Rat ’s demolition and use it to build the footings and foundation of the new center or in the realignment of the lake.

The building can also optimize its certification with points given because a locker room exists a certain distance from the building which allows bicyclists to shower before class or work.

“We need to look at our future where energy is more scarce and rethink the decisions about where we live and work, ” said David Letson, the chair of RSMAS ’s Department of Marine Affairs and Policy. “Talk is cheap in the classroom, but when you get a chance to think carefully about a major building like this, it ’s nice to see. ” Alexa Lopez may be contacted at alopez@themiamihurricane.com.

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LEED points can also be gained after construction by educating visitors of the building about its green features. These energy-efficient details will be showcased on the main floor of the center and an innovative Web site will be dedicated to educating students and the community.

Light sensors will detect the intensity of sunlight coming in through the windows and will subsequently adjust their power accordingly.

HIGHLY-REFLECTIVE ROOFING AND PAVEMENT MATERIAL A light-colored roof and pavers will rake in big points because of low heat absorption.

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Sorority founded on culture, friendship South Asian best friends go Greek

BY HEATHER CARNEY SENIOR NEWS WRITER

NATALIE EDGAR // The Miami Hurricane

MIXED FEELINGS: Although groups such as Students Towards a New Democracy (S.T.A.N.D.) have been protesting the new park in Overtown, some residents think it’s a positive addition.

Residents split over tech park OVERTOWN FROM PAGE 1 Overtown is a low-income residential community. Its housing struggles with overcrowding and dilapidation. Much of the area that surrounds the large medical buildings of the district is industrial or remains empty lots. Local restaurant, convenience store and auto repair businesses are also neighbors of the new structure.

Trey Mashni opened his business, Yoanna ’s Grocery Store, a few months ago around the same time the project began. The store he previously owned in Little Haiti had its appearance destroyed for six months by an industrial project.

“Any type of building is good and better than nothing, especially on an open lot like that, ” Mashni said. “They did a good job getting it built quick and without disrupting anybody. ” However, others in the neighborhood are concerned that the new building will negatively impact and potentially destroy Overtown.

Bishop James Adams, chairman of the Overtown Community Oversight Board, has argued that the park was founded on unjust principles and that it will cause displacement for residents of the community. He along with many others believes it is the responsibility of the university and Wexford Science and Technology, the developers, to commit to a long-term agreement to help Overtown redevelop because the project utilizes property and tax dollars from the community.

“You are using public funds to profit privately.

You steal from the poor to give to the rich. Classic Robin Hood in reverse, ” Adams said.

He feels the promises it makes to help are not legitimate. The Overtown Alliance, which is made up of residents who make recommendations, asked for a legally binding agreement on commitments to help the community. Along with an activist group at the university, Students Towards a New Democracy (S.T.A.N.D.) has written a plan titled the Sustainable Community Benefits Agreement. The university has yet to sign. President Shalala sent an e-mail to students and faculty to defend the institution ’s integrity in response to protests. Bishop Adams is appalled that deci4

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sion makers from the university have yet to “come to the table. ” “I heard recently that we are asking too much, that they can ’t deliver housing, but are willing to provide little trinkets, ” Adams said. “Was the university asking too much for millions of dollars off the tax backs of the poor? We are asking so much because we are giving so much. ” According to the Community Benefits Agreement, there are financial incentives for buildings in poor areas, which are known as enterprise zones. Developers can receive tax refunds and credit in these zones but not in more financially secure communities.

Adams feels the university has taken advantage of the people in the community with its capitalistic motives.

“They say they don ’t sign agreements, but that is a lie because they have signed one with the community of Coral Gables, ” he said. “I am the last to play the race card, but it makes me wonder if they only make agreements with communities that are not predominately African American. ” Nonetheless, some residents believe the Life Science and Technology Park can transform the area.

“This is why we are here, we struggle now, but we hope once the park opens we will do very well, ” said Jose Abreu, the restaurant ’s owner. “The man in charge eats here regularly. People don ’t know how advanced and sophisticated this facility really is. ” While an influx of international intelligence could stimulate innovation in biotechnology at the park, the new demographic may alter the average income of those who live in the area. Property taxes and rent rates risk an unaffordable rise for the many current residents who struggle financially. Some members of the community fear they will be forced out if they fail to fill a productive niche in the new industrious environment.

Cano, who has lived in the community for over a decade, feels differently.

“This is my neighborhood, even if the University of Miami has joined it, ” he said.

Chelsea Kimmey may be contacted at ckimmey@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Five best friends, two years and lots of determination.

That ’s what it took for the founding sisters of Delta Phi Omega to establish a chapter of the national South Asian sorority at the university.

The girls, with varied backgrounds from Bangladesh, India and other South Asian countries, became best friends while living together in Stanford Residential College. Proud and tied to their cultural backgrounds, they recognized a void at the university for South Asian culture.

“There was no organization we could call our own, ” said sorority vice president Mashail Manzur.

But then they stumbled upon Delta Phi Omega.

“We met sisters from other chapters in Florida and decided we wanted to start our own chapter here, ” said president Nisha Chowdhury. “It was something that we could take pride in. ” DPO was first founded in 1998 at the University of Houston and his since grown to over 30 chapters nationwide. The sorority strives to foster unity among South Asian women, build community awareness and gain a greater understanding of oneself and others by instilling strong leadership traits and emphasizing high academic performance. It is founded on the five pillars of sisterhood, respect, loyalty, honesty and friendship.

The girls began establishing the Miami chapter in the spring of 2009. It was officially recognized this March and now falls under the Multiethnic Greek Council. But their work is far from complete.

The founding members are all juniors with tough course loads, four of the girls are premed and the fifth is pre-law. So their goal for next year is to “recruit, recruit, recruit ” to ensure

that their hard work doesn ’t go to waste.

“DPO has a name among South Asian women and we see the interest here already, ” said Chowdhury. “We know our membership will grow. ” The sorority gives members an opportunity to make social connections, learn about South Asian culture and contribute philanthropically. But the girls stress that members don ’t have to be of South Asian decent to be a part of the sorority.

The Miami chapter will also participate in DPO ’s national charity event that is aimed at eradicating child illiteracy rates in South Asian countries. Literacy through Unity week is held every spring. In the past, the national sorority raised over $25,000 to donate to programs that help teach children in developing countries to read. In India, the overall literacy rate is 65 percent, with a female literacy rate of 54 percent.

“Literacy and education is something we ’re very passionate about. If you start teaching children early, then they will succeed and help transform the developing countries, ” founding member Priyanka Surio said.

All first generation Americans, through DPO these girls hope to find a blend between their South Asian backgrounds and American culture. And one of their biggest obstacles was convincing their parents that “going greek ” wasn ’t necessarily a bad thing.

“Initially our parents had reservations about it because sometimes ‘Greek ’ has a negative connotation to it, ” Chowdhury said. “But now that they see how close we ’ve all become and the relationships we ’re creating, they ’re okay with it. ” Greek life is about making friendships that last and building a support system. Delta Phi Omega just adds a South Asian twist to the friendships and the camaraderie.

Heather Carney may be contacted at hcarney@themiamihurricane. com.

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Temporary Rat location to imitate original Gliders, memorabilia will move to Sbarro

BY JONATHAN BORGE SENIOR NEWS WRITER

Marking the initial stage of construction towards a new $20 million Student Activities Center, the Rathskeller will officially close its doors on Friday. Although the 38-year UM hallmark will reopen at its current location in June of 2013, the restaurant will be temporarily moved to what is now Sbarro in the University Center.

Over the summer, university administrators will work to transition Sbarro into a darker, bar-like atmosphere that emulates the historic Rat. Outdoor gliders will be relocated to the UC Patio, the Pan-Hellenic Building and other campus locations. For safety and security measures, a majority of memorabilia will be transported and stored off-campus.

Additionally, all students currently employed at the restaurant have been guaranteed their jobs next fall and will be given priority before new students are hired.

“We ’re doing everything to preserve the Rat brand, ” said Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs. “There ’s no way we can absolutely design it to look

perfect like the Rat, but we are going to do some design enhancements in Sbarro, recognizing that we do have some limitations on what we could potentially offer for food. ” The Sbarro location does not have an indoor kitchen grill, raising uncertainty over which menu items will return. This week, consultants from Brailsford & Dunlavey, a program management firm specializing in facility planning, met with university administrators to detail the logistics of this move.

“We ’re very optimistic that we ’re going to be able to continue a lot of the Rathskeller menu items, ” said Dan Westbrook, director of the University Center. “We think that they came up with a pretty efficient way to maybe do a lot of the things that we wanted to do, and the students wanted to do. ” According to Richard Walker, associate vice president for student affairs, ideas for the space capacity and furniture inside the temporary location are still being developed. However, there has been discussion of the potential for couches and soft seating to maximize student comfort. Liquor licenses are being renewed and the temporary location will be able to serve beer and wine.

The Rathskeller Advisory Board

(RAB), a student run organization in charge of programming for the Rat, will decide what events must be canceled or modified.

“There are many events that we will not be physically able to do in the vicinity of Sbarro, ” said Randa Obid, chair of RAB. “We will probably be able to only put on more passive programming such as happy hour, bands outside on the patio, and pub trivia. ” Rumors of the restaurant ’s closing circled for years, but the official statement was made April 6, when the university announced the construction of the new Student Activities Center.

“The Rat will definitely not have the same feeling. Basically, it's going to suck, ” said Mouriel Boucher, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences. “But, I ’m really looking forward to this new Student Activities Center and the new Rat. So, this whole move to Sbarro just means that it's one step closer to the awesome, new and improved Rat. ” Renovations to the University Center will also take place this summer. Hurricane resistant glass will be installed, the info desk will be remodeled and the main staircase will be redesigned. A new pool deck will be constructed and the first and second floor lounges will also be remodeled with

new flooring, lighting and furniture.

The temporary location of the Rathskeller is set to open August 17.

Jonathan Borge may be contacted jborge@ themiamihurricane.com.

We’re doing everything to preserve the Rat brand. There’s no way we can absolutely design it to look perfect like the Rat, but we are going to do some design enhancements in Sbarro, recognizing that we do have some limitations on what we could potentially offer for food.

Patricia Whitely, Vice President for Student Affairs.

KAOS captures the stage

ADRIANNE D’ANGELO // Photo Editor

BREAK DOWN: Senior Joanna “So Anxious” Finazzo performs a dance during the final showcase of the semester on Tuesday night.

Finazzo and Rickey “Krumpet” Pierre also performed a final performance number. With 15 members on its roster, KAOS experiments with all forms of hiphop dancing and often include contemporary pieces in their shows.

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Web site gives musicians chance to market their music Alumnus creates audimated.com

BY CHLOE HERRING CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Devoted fans finally have a chance to bring their favorite music to the masses.

Audimated.com, created June 2010 by University of Miami School of Business alumnus Lucas Sommer, is a fresh take on social networking that provides incentives for people to connect through the shared love of music.

“I started realizing there was more money helping make other musicians more successful than try-

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ing to make myself successful, ” said Sommer, singer, songwriter and creator of audimated.com who often helped other musicians market themselves.

Sommer created a business plan for an online site that allowed independent musicians to focus less on promoting themselves to an audience that may or may not know they exists. From there, his idea and business plan “just grew, ” Sommer said.

He called it audimated.com, a mix between two Latin phrases: audio for “sound ” and automated, an automatic process, in an innovative move to brand his idea through a name that could begin to form a “meaning within the music business, ” said Sommer.

Sommer became business part-

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ners with Andrew Levine, co-founder of the Web site, because Sommer needed money to turn his idea for audimated.com into a real business and Levine had access to funds for investment through family.

Still, Sommer was unconcerned with making a profit. Instead Sommer ’s intention for audmated. com is to provide a “free platform to artists that turns music fans into the sales force for music they like, ” Sommer said. “Artists can focus on making more music. ” Audimated.com allows music fans to browse for the next big artists and make money for promoting their favorite musicians. Independent artist, Leon Milne, appreciates the ability to make money by selling his music and affiliated mer-

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chandise. Milne has connected with fans online that later appeared to his shows.

“The conversion from online to in person – that ’s a dream, ” he said.

Susan Amat, director of the Launch Pad, hired Sommer as the first employee of the Launch Pad and assisted Sommer in materializing his idea.

“Lucas found a unique opportunity in monetization strategy that sets audimated.com apart from all other services available to musicians, ” Amat said. “Many entrepreneurs don ’t understand that what he did was start a technology business used by musicians rather than an actual music business. ” Sommer, who had to outsource the technological development of his

Web site, admits that the execution of audimated.com suffered because of his lack of web skills. Still, he encourages entrepreneurs to avoid something he calls “paralysis by analysis, ” which he explained as an hesitancy before execution.

Sommer is currently in school working on an advanced degree in technology and web programming.

He hopes that the changes made to audimated.com in the future will allow it to better compete with sites like Google and Facebook.

“This isn ’t going to be the last business Lucas is going to start, ” Amat said. “Audimated.com is going to be one of many. ” Chloe Herring may be contacted at cherring@themiamihurricane.com.

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Commencement speakers announced Ceremonies to host notable speakers

BY ALEXANDRA LEON ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

Between May 12-14, nearly 3,500 students will make the transition from students to alumni at the commencement ceremonies at the BankUnited Center. This year's speakers for the undergraduate ceremonies are accomplished professionals who will bring years of experience and words of wisdom to new graduates. Here are the speakers for each ceremony.

Business Administration and Engineering: Admiral James Stavridis Admiral James Stavridis is a 1976 distinguished graduSTAVRIDIS ate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a native of South Florida.

He is a career surface warfare officer and served at sea in carriers, cruisers and destroyers. He assumed duties as Com-

mander of European Command and as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe in early summer 2009. He holds various decorations and awards, including two awards of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal and five awards of the Legion of Merit.

Architecture, Communication, Education, Music and Nursing: Robert Stern Robert Stern, Dean of the Yale School of ArchiSTERN tecture, is a writer, teacher and practicing architect. His work is generally classified as postmodern, and may have been the first architect to use the term "postmodernism." His work has landed him the is the 2011 Driehaus Prize laureate award, the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter's Medal of Honor in 1984 and the Chapter's President's Award in 2001. He has lectured extensively in the United States and abroad and is the author of several books. As founder and Senior Partner of Robert A.M. Stern Archi-

tects, he directs the design of each of the firm's projects. He will be receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters at the commencement ceremony.

Arts & Sciences and RSMAS: Sherry Lansing After nearly 30 years in the film industry, Sherry Lansing has many titles under her belt. These LANSING include: actress, former CEO of Paramount Pictures, first woman to head a Hollywood studio as former president of production at 20th Century Fox. Lansing has been involved in the production, marketing and distribution of more than 200 films, including Academy Award winners Forrest Gump (1994), Braveheart (1995) and Titanic (1997). In 1996 she was the first woman studio head to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She will also be receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters at the commencement ceremony.

IF YOU GO Undergraduate ceremonies will take place May 13.

8:30 a.m.: School of Business Administration and College of Engineering 12:30 p.m.: School of Architecture, School of Communication, School of Education, Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music and School of Nursing and Health Studies 5 p.m.: College of Arts and Sciences and Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science For more information on commencement, visit miami. edu/commencement, where the undergraduate ceremonies will be webcast live.

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

Green beats

ESTHER PANG // The Miami Hurricane

JAMMING FOR A CAUSE: Kailey Billings and her band play for a large crowd at the Going Green on the Rock show on Friday.

In honor of Earth Day, students gathered at the Rock for live music and information about the school’s environmentally conscious clubs.

COURTESY DAVID FARAH

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2011 SENIOR CLASS GIFT HONOR ROLL ACKNOWLEDGING PHILANTHROPIC EXCELLENCE Thanks to your support, we have created scholarships for the Class of 2012!

Best wishes on your upcoming graduation!

-The Senior Class Gift Committee Aaron M. Esman Ahmani K. Dodoo Akua A. Amaning Alain Pujolar Alejandro D. Fonseca Alejandro E. Lopez Alexa L. Romero Alexa R. Leone Alexa S. Ferra Alexander Vazquez Alexandra E. Abeyta Alexandra Ender Alexandra H. Levy Alexandra M. Pizarro Alexis Fernandez Alina Collazo Alyssa F. Mische Amanda Abril Amanda H. Randazzo Amanda J. Shapiro Amber R. Stephens Amy R. Altszuler Anabel Anon Andre G. Britto Andres A. Bravo Andres E. Acevedo Ulloque Andrew B. Hagen Andrew D. Stiles Andrew M. Zweibel Andrew S. Freeman Andrew S. Hamner Angel A. Pallin Anjoly N. Ibrahim Anna F. Baez Anna K. Weizenecker Anne E. Sullivan Annie C. Balcom Annika E. Jensen Anthony N. Khoury Anushka S. Chang Anya R. Nanayakkara April A. Wilson Ariella Leibovich Armando Locay Arthur H. Marshall Ashley A. Makulowich Ashley C. Pollan Ashley D. Minelli Ashley D. Willis Ashley E. Peterson Ashley L. Chase Ashlie M. Nutter Avesta V. Ebrahimi Balram Adlakha Barnabas G. Carrega Benedict Ahlert Boris Levin Branden M. Schwartz Brandon A. Samms Brendan C. Smith Brett J. Warner Brian C. Lantry Brittany D. Casey Brooke N. Neary Bryan Fried Caitlain O. Kelley

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FIGHTER: Senior Jacqueline Boss gets a lesson from a master boxer in Thailand. Boss plans to travel abroad after graduation, and hopes her blog, escapenormal.com becomes an outlet for advertisers.

Student becomes own boss Senior plans to blog for a living

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With graduation just a few weeks away, seniors at UM are preparing for the next chapter of their lives. Law school applications have been filled out, apartment leases have been signed and resumes have been submitted. Senior, Jacqueline Boss, however, has not done any of these three things.

Unlike many of her fellow classmates, Boss has focused on what she does not want to do after graduation – become employed.

In February, she created a blog to promote the idea of escaping the boundaries of a nine to five workday.

“I want nothing to do with a corporate lifestyle, ” she said. “I have never liked the idea of working in an office. ” Boss came to this realization after working at a law firm one summer and then interning in Germany and disliking the experience.

She then decided to spend at least two years traveling after graduation.

This summer, she will return home to Long Island to vacation with her family and then start her adventures with a volunteer retreat in Hawaii. The trip will be a graduation gift from her parents.

“Hawaii is where I ’ll begin, but I only have ideas of where I want to go from there, ” said Boss. “I ’ve always wanted to go to the Amazon, New Zealand and go on an African safari. ” The first time Boss left the country was for a visit to her old au pairs in Norway. She then went on a summer study abroad trip that took her around Europe. Last December, she spent winter break in Thailand, teaching kids how to speak English.

BOSS “ T h a i l a n d was the best experience I ’ve ever had. I stayed with a family friend there and it was like I was a resident, just part of their culture. We got to see exactly how people live and the kids were so cute, ” she said. “They would run around and show us all of the temples and teach us the traditions. ”

While her friends are jealous, Boss believes that they too can travel.

“My friends say, ‘Oh, I wish I were doing that, ’ but the thing is, they can, ” Boss said. “I could have gone to grad school if I wanted and they could travel if they wanted. It ’s part of stepping out of what people normally do. ” While Boss is adamant about not holding a secure job, she intends to cover her own expenses abroad.

As an entrepreneurship major, she came up with the idea of turning her blog escapenormal.com into a business that provides readers with travel information that is supported by her own research and experience. Current posts include, “Why Traveling is Less Expensive Than You Think it is, ” “3 Ways to Live Rent Free, ” and “How to Deal with People who Laugh at Your Dreams. ” The blog is only two months old, but Boss hopes that it will become an outlet for advertisers, where she can gather a large readership and sell her own products. She is confident that Escape Normal will be one income source she can count on.

Hannah Romig may be contacted at hromig@themiamiurricane.com.

For undeclared sophomore Alexandra Hurtado, the end of her sophomore semester at the University of Miami means one thing: escalating pressure to select a major.

Within the last two years, Hurtado has considered majoring in music business, journalism, education and biology and has taken a wide variety of courses only to find she is no closer to narrowing down her decision.

“I feel confused, ” Hurtado said. “I wish I could try everything. Picking a major sounds so definite. I just feel like I ’m only 20 and now I need to decide what I ’m doing for the rest of my life? It ’s scary. ” College students like Hurtado are overwhelmed by the onset of another academic year and are having to face the stress of declaring a major. Sources of these pressure include parents ’ expectations, the economic downturn and opportunities for employment in a dwindling job market.

Margaret Hopkins, dean of undeclared students in the College of Arts and Sciences, said that the greatest pressure on students comes from the parents. She listed business, pre-med and pre-law as the majors parents believe are worth studying, while other fields like music, literature and fine arts are less encouraged.

“Art is not a happy place for parents because they want their kids to go to law school instead, ” Hopkins said.

According to figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States has had a 4.4 percent unemployment rate for college graduates as of March 2011. The number of college grads working menial parttime jobs has spiked by more than 70 percent since 2009.

Regardless, Hopkins advises students to focus on their academic experience right now.

“Don ’t worry about your 25-year-old self or your 40-year-old self, ” she said. “That person will take care of themselves. ” Megan Garber, assistant director for career development and outreach at the Toppel Career Center, suggested students do extensive research into options available to them. One great way to do this is through internships.

“Internships provide invaluable information, ” Garber said. “And if you hate it, you ’re not burning any bridges by not coming back. ” Other resources like degree major exploration on myUM and interest-based career assessments at Toppel give undeclared students a better idea of their options.

Advisers for every school are also available to for guidance and counseling.

Hopkins explained how the university tries to lighten the burden on undecided students and encourage them to continue exploring before making their final decision.

“Do a little soul searching, ” Hopkins said. “The University of Miami is a well-exposed research university with a tremendous reputation. When you ’re out there looking for a job and your credentials are from UM, you can ’t go wrong. ” Natalia Macias may be contacted at nmacias@ themiamihurricane.com.

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How to kick stress to the curb Up to your eyeballs in tests? Projects making you want to smash your head against a wall? Boss expecting too much of you? We feel your pain. Here are some of our favorite stressbusting tips. #1 - Make lists. Lists are an awesome organizational tool. They help keep track of what you need to do, what ’s most important to get done, and when you should do what. And crossing something off always feels great! #2 - Exercise. Make the effort to squeeze in that workout to clear your mind and get those endorphins going. #3 – Pamper yourself. Making yourself look and feel good can give you the boost you need to tackle that next test. #4 – Go for a drive. Finances and gas prices permitting, driving aimlessly with the radio blaring is a great way to escape the pressures of life for a little while. #5 – Listen to music and/or sing along.

Your favorite song can be the perfect pick-me-up after a long day. And, if you feel up to it, belt it out! Let off some of that frustration by singing at the top of your lungs. #6 – Treat yourself. Sometimes, you need a

little bit of incentive to get you through the day, or a reward for just being conscious at the end of it. Indulge in your favorite treat or comfort food to get back to your happy place. #7 – Watch TV or a movie. An episode of your go-to TV show or a movie is great for a quick break from studying or to unwind at the end of the day. #8 – Call your parents. They may be far away, but parents are always good for a shoulder to cry on and can give some great advice. #9 – Cry. Sometimes things just suck. It ’s okay to be upset and let it out. Things look better after a good cry. #10 – Sleep. That all-nighter you pulled is not doing your stress levels any favors. Put down the books and get a solid night ’s sleep. You ’ll feel better, guaranteed!

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My entire education has come within a five-mile radius.

As I made my decision as to which university I would call home over the next four years (as far away as possible, please!) the University of Miami ended up on top.

CHRISTINA As fate would have it, DE NICOLA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF during one of my first days of orientation, I saw a banner about joining The Miami Hurricane. Ever since I was a little girl I ’ve wanted to write about sports.

This could be my place to fit in at UM. At the end of my first semester, I got the chance to be on the sidelines for the final Orange Bowl game, though we all would like to forget it.

Coming back on the Metro that night, there ’s no way I could ’ve imagined one day becoming ed-

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itor-in-chief of the school paper. Or how four years could fly by faster than a firebolt.

Sure, I had heard that you make your lifelong friends in college. You get to discover who you are.

For those of you with more time left at UM, enjoy every moment you ’re here. This school has so many possibilities for you. Find your niche like I did when I asked to write for the student newspaper.

You can perform onstage at the Ring Theatre. You can take up research projects.

Whatever you do, leave your mark. You chose the University of Miami for a reason. Now back up your decision by making the most of it.

Christina De Nicola is a senior majoring in journalism and sport administration. She will be an associate reporter for MLB.com covering the Florida Marlins after graduation. She may be contacted at cdenicola@ themiamihurricane.com.

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s we draw closer and closer to the end of another semester, all students go through the same dilemma. No, not whether to get a color, full-back tattoo of Donna Shalala throwing up the U, or if you should stomEVAN PESKIN ach eating at Charty ’s ever SENIOR again, but rather where to COLUMNIST live next year! The big decision is whether or not to live on campus, and each side of the decision has its own arguments.

I ’ve met kids who swear by the fact that living on or near campus, like the dorms, Red Road or University Inn, is the best decision they ’ve made.

The ability to wake up 10 minutes before your class is scheduled to start, roll out of bed, jump in the shower, walk out the door and still make it to your class on time is certainly advantageous, especially for those 8 a.m. tortur … I mean classes.

Eating at the on-campus dining halls might not have the same culinary appeal as going out to eat, but always having a full, hot meal where you don ’t have to pay tax or tip just downstairs is something too many people take for granted. I will admit, I lived in Eaton and Pearson during my first two years of school, and had some hilarious memories. Tip for living in the dorms: Never

try to keep or breed animals in your suitemates ’ room. True story.

Living off campus is a transition all students must go through at some point during their time at school. Miami is a vast diverse city, with each distinct area having its own cultural background and unique aspects.

Coconut Grove has abundant housing, all within walking distance of the dozens of bars and restaurants that define the area.

Brickell is a 15-minute drive down U.S. 1, but puts you right on the edge of downtown Miami ’s lavish lifestyle and Key Biscayne ’s sandy beaches.

I made the choice to live there with a friend this year, and have enjoyed every second of it.

Whether you decide the dorms are where you are comfortable or that a skyline apartment suits you best, there are many factors you have to consider when deciding where to live. Cost, distance from classes, available resources, proximity to supermarkets or convenience stores and number of roommates are all facets to consider when choosing a place. These four years of undergrad fly by, so find a place where you ’ll feel comfortable and can enjoy your time here at the University of Miami.

Evan Peskin is a junior majoring in pre-med psychology. He may be contacted at epeskin@ themiamihurricane.com.

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t is a truth universally acknowledged that teenagers today don ’t know how to act properly. It seems that just as time sheds STEPHANIE PARRA pounds off elecCONTRIBUTING tronics by makCOLUMNIST ing them more compact and advanced, time also trims down on people ’s politeness.

What happened to the days of writing thank you cards to those who demonstrated random acts of kindness? Or to the days when people were simply polite to each other?

In a city teeming with diversity, a lack of a standard of etiquette may be the reason why people are so downright rude. Days when traits such as kindness and properness were king and queen, such as those displayed in Jane Austen ’s

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novels, are long gone.

Miami was rated No. 4 rudest city in America by Travel + Leisure Magazine this year, so it ’s no surprise that the city runs amuck with rude people.

Recently, I had a conversation with a person who was distributing propaganda. Without being asked for permission, a neighboring person pointed a video camera at me. I was deeply insulted that a stranger believed to have the inherent permission to simply record my ordinary conversation.

Perhaps I was simply born in the wrong era, but it ’s time people start considering more politeness when interacting with others.

Surely, there has to be some sort of code of etiquette taught around the world, and it ’s time people start abiding by it.

Stephanie Parra is a freshman majoring in journalism and political science. She may be contacted at sparra@themiamihurricane.com.

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COCOA BEACH Can ’t bring yourself to cut the beach umbilical cord? Florida ’s got plenty of coastline, at least make it out of Miami-Dade this sumemr. Head up I 95 to Cocoa Beach, the “quintessential beach town," where there are plenty of totally touristy spots. Visit the Kennedy Space Center and mourn the demise of the shuttle program; hit the 52,000 square-foot Ron Jon Surf Shop and blow way too much money on super cool surfwear; or simply lie in the sand and count the shoobies.

Visit cocoabeach.com or kennedyspacecenter.com for more information. Ron Jon Surf Shop is located at 4151 North Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach.

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WEEKI WACHEE

Weeki Wachee is a natural spring about an hour north of Tampa. Technically a state park with campsites and canoes, Weekie Wachee is best known as an enchanted spring, luring visitors to the park with real live mermaids. OK, so the mermaids are actresses wearing fins that put on an underwater show that ’s some kind of cross between synchronized swimming and ballet.

It all might sound a little tacky... but that ’s cause it is. Weeki Wachee is cheese-tastic.

Weeki Wachee State Park is located at 6131 Commerical Way, Weeki Wachee. Visit weekiwachee.com for more information.

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SPOOK HILL

Legend has it the Seminole Indians first discovered the spirit of Spook Hill, but in the ‘60s and ‘70s it became a place for dorky dads to drag their kids. This little-known spot is sure to give even the most hardened cynic goose bumps. In Lake Wales, just down the road from Spook Hill Elementary School (where the mascot is Casper the Friendly Ghost) is a faded white line. This marks the spot where you put your car in neutral, and watch as it happens, your vehicle begins to roll … uphill!

Is it an optical illusion or spooky spirits?

Spook Hill is located on Dr. J. A. Wiltshire Avenue East, Lake Wales. Follow the signs.

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YBOR CITY

Ybor City is a historic neighborhood in Tampa with a sweet nightlife. Originally founded in the 1880s by cigar manufacturers, there are still plenty of smoke-filled holes in the wall. Bar hop in a town where a beer won ’t run you $6 or more, or plan a weekend trip during GaYbor Days, an annual celebration of all things fabulous at the end of June. Be sure to check out the Salvador Dali museum in Saint Petersburg while you ’re in the area.

Visit ybor.org or gaybor.com for more information.

The Salvador Dali museum is located at 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg.

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Band breaks barriers by merging cultures

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FUSION: Avenida Zero is a new local South Florida band that merges Spanish lyrics with a classic, American rock sound.

When living in Miami it ’s almost mandatory that everyone partake in a Hispanic culture of some sort. Though the Salsa and Merengue Clubs, Latin American restaurants and “cafesitos ” are great, there is nothing quite like experiencing a fusion of the Hispanic heritage mixed with our very own American culture.

So, what do you get when you mix American music with Spanish lyrics? Avenida Zero, a fairly new Miami rock band that ’s paving its way as one of the hottest local bands in South Florida.

The band, founded a mere six months ago, consists of CubanAmerican Singer Lisa Abreu, Cuban bassist Raydel Fernandez and Uruguayan drummer Gabriel

Beltran.

The four came together in late October to begin strategizing a creative way to make their dreams a reality. Their solution?

To revolutionize the Spanish rock market by incorporating an American sound never heard before.

The band soon began working incessantly. Six out of seven days a week, they gathered together in Noriega ’s studio at around 10 p.m. to collaborate, often working the whole night through.

Three months and several sleepless nights later, they created what they describe as a “fire ” self-titled EP, Avenida Zero, that is sure to take the Americas by storm.

The sample album, consisting of six songs, has defined it-

self as the perfect post-break up album, walking the audience through what have proved to be the universal steps to moving onpain, anger, resentment, shame, self-blame, apathy, acceptance and self-discovery.

And though the album is in Spanish, Abreu pours her heart and soul into these songs, transcending language barriers and delivering the powerful message of independence, self-reliance and female perseverance.

For more information on Avenida Zero, including samples of their music, shows and pictures, follow the band on Facebook.com/AvenidaZero and Twitter.com/AvenidaZeroBand.

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

BOOK REVIEW

Guido aficionado’s hopes crushed with Snooki’s book

BY SARAH B. PILCHICK SENIOR EDGE WRITER

Hi, my name is Sarah and I ’m addicted to “Jersey Shore. ” ( “Hi, Sarah. ”) The guiltiest of pleasures available on television today (and that ’s saying quite a bit), watching MTV ’s ongoing chronicle of eight Italian-Americans living in Seaside Heights, N.J. – “the greatest sociological experiment of our time ” – was often the highlight of my week. But what ’s a guido aficionado to do when the season ends and the cast disperses to various Mid-Atlantic States for the hiatus?

The answer is easy: you turn to their books.

Though some might doubt the intelligence of some of the cast members, they have created quite an empire of literature: Jenni “JWOWW ” Farley has “The Rules According to JWOWW: ShoreTested Secrets on Landing a Mint Guy, Staying Fresh to Death, and Kicking the Competition to the Curb, ” and “Here ’s the Situation: A Guide to Creeping on Chicks, Avoiding Grenades, and Getting in Your GTL on the Jersey Shore ” by the show ’s elder, Mike “The Situation ” Sorrentino. Neither of these holds a candle to the semi-autobiographical masterpiece

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Snooki ’s booki contains some bon mots sure to go down in the annals of history with “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. ” Take, for example, her vivid description of flatulence: “Gia danced around a little, shaking her peaches for show. She shook it hard. Too hard.

In the middle of a shimmy, her stomach cramped. A fart slipped out. A loud one.

And stinky. ” Star-crossed lovers are described as “bumper cars of destiny. ” Her thoughtful critique of the steroid culture is captured in this gem of a line: “Any juicehead will get some nut shrinkage. And bacne. They fly into a 'roid rage, it is a 'road' 'roid rage. ” Snooki ’s protagonist – who just happens to be described as looking and acting exactly like the author - goes on to face the trials and tribulations of a summer at the Shore in a series of vignettes I will call “Snooki vs. the shark, ” “Snooki and the illicit hand job ” and “Snooki the matchmaker. ” For those seeking a more thoughtprovoking book, don ’t worry: Besides the aforementioned critique of steroid abuse, there are detailed descriptions of human anatomy (particularly erections), reflections on Italian national identity, thoughts on the notion of God and religion overall and a particularly odd depiction of attempted date rape. For those who enjoy a more mindless book, you also have nothing to fear: There are routine cartoon vilApril 28 - May 11, 2011

lains, exercises in exacting revenge and the subplot that involves Jell-O shots and laxatives.

In order to get the most out of my reading experience, I rated the book while partaking in the sacred “Jersey Shore ” ritual of GTL, or gym-tan-laundry. The book doesn ’t hold up so well while working out – its hardcover binding is too thick for the small ledge present on most exercise machines, and it ’s also fairly embarrassing to be spotted with Snooki ’s booki. However, it is easy to hide while at the pool: I myself put it in the pages of a recent issue of “The New Yorker. ” I also took Snooki ’s manifesto into the Eaton laundry room, and no complaints there.

Part of the charm of the show is that it is so heinously bad that it is actually enjoyable. Unfortunately, Snooki ’s booki fails to capture the charisma of the show itself. It is not so bad it is good. It is just bad.

The book won ’t appeal to people besides diehard fans of the show and its motley crew of characters. The writing is predictably terrible, and the characters are barely concealed versions of their on-show counterparts. I ’m sad to report that it ’s better to just watch the old episodes on Netflix than spend your money on Snooki ’s booki. Until next time, guidos.

Sarah B. Pilchick may be contacted at sbpilchick@themiamihurricane.com.

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Borscht film festival refreshing

BY NATASHA TOMCHIN STAFF WRITER

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NIMBLE FINGERS: Abi Loutoo, a junior studying media writing and production, plays the cello during “Breaking the Surface: Vol. 1-Miami Artists on the Rise” on April 7 at Transit Lounge. The event featured all ‘Cane Records artists.

BY NATASHA TOMCHIN STAFF WRITER

Nearly impossible dreams of college students: Become a successful recorded and signed musician, become a big-name player in the music business industry and become a millionaire before you graduate.

Bad news and great news: luck, inheritance and crazy coincidences aside, you most likely will not be a millionaire within your next four years. However, UM can definitely help with the first two goals.

Since 1993, UM has had a student run record label through the Frost School of Music. In the past 18 years, ‘Cane Records has released over 17 albums, collaborated with countless artists, produced many shows and raised a significant amount of money through sponsors.

In recent years, the label revamped their look and Web site, including giving their

staff academic credit for positions.

The label has six up and coming artists currently signed, some from UM and others from the local area.

The genres are too wide and dynamic to be listed, but they include music for any preference.

‘Cane Records is a multifaceted approach for students to achieve their dreams. As an agent in the industry, you learn the business side of music: from recording to producing to running a label. As an artist, you become recorded, featured in stories, and play shows around Miami. On Thursday evening there was a showcase of artists from the label performing at the Transit Lounge (shame on you if you did not attend, you missed a hell of a show).

‘Cane Records is a hidden gem at UM. Not many people know about it, or the benefits they provide. As a staff member, you can take

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CONTEMPORARY FOLK: Eddy Bayes performs during a ‘Cane Records event on April 7 at Transit Lounge. part in the production of audio and visual footage. You can help manage the online and growing artist ’s portfolio. You can also see the nitty gritty side of the music industry, very early on. As an artist, you can get valuable studio time as well as people working with you to get your name out there. The resources to both are unbelievable.

If you are a student interested in the music industry kickstart your experience by taking part in this label. Not only will you get a leg up on your competition, you ’ll also hear some really great music before anyone else does.

Natasha Tomchin may be contacted at ntomchin@ themiamihurricane.com.

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If you did not go to Borscht, you had a disappointing Saturday night. You missed one hell of a film festival and one great after party.

The Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arscht Center lit up with a hip young crowd of film lovers. Over three and a half hours, 23 short films were premiered.

About 20 of them were commissioned

by Borscht for Borscht. The films ranged in topic, genre and length, anywhere between one minute and 20. But they all had one thing in common- they were shot in Miami, inspired by Miami or directed by Miami residents.

Some films were sobering and introspective. Others were saucy, ironic or funny. There was a film for every taste.

The top four were: “With Me, ” “Play Dead, ” “Chlorophyll ” and “La Pageant Diva. ” “With Me ” followed a young woman who reconnects with her childhood in an attempt to feel whole again. “Play Dead ” was about the survival of dogs during a Zombie apocalypse. “Chlorophyll ” documented the reality of a failed relationship. “La Pageant Diva ” focused on a beauty queen running the next generation of divas.

These films were refreshing and raw.

It wasn ’t all about the glitz and action, but more about real life. A lot of the films ended up being a social commentary, which was a breath of fresh air. It ’s also amazing to see how tight-knit the art scene is in Miami.

The festival and after party were intimate and warm with everyone mingling and congratulating each other.

Natasha Tomchin may be contacted at ntomchin@themiamihurricane.com.

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Canes Film Festival showcases student work

BY ALEXANDRA VALENZUELA CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Film students, take note- your shot at Hollywood Stardom is right here.

Now in its 14th year, the Canes Film Festival is a three-day event at Cosford Cinema that showcases pieces created by undergraduate and graduate students.

This year, members of UFilm and other students will completely run the festival. The theme, "Celebrating the Past, but Never Looking Back," emphasizes the changing technologies of film, but also embraces significant changes to the event.

"We've had a big transformation from last year- the Fesitval is now student-run, we have digital submission, screening is at a higher quality standard and the judging has been revamped," said Maggie Drayton, a second-year graduate student who has been designated the festival manager.

School of Communication Assistant Dean Blyth Daylong said that the festival brings in a numerous amount

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of people to the Cosford Cinema.

"Lots of students go to see each other's films and bring their friends and family," he said. "There's usually standing room only on Friday and Saturday."

Prejudging is done by local industry professionals who watch between 60 and 70 films that have to be under 20 minutes each. Prizes are offered in several different categories, including a "Best of Festival" for one undergraduate and one graduate film. The winners will be screened in Los Angeles for agents, producers and directors.

"We're serious about what is up-to-standard in the industry level," Drayton said. "These are the best films we have to offer."

The final lineup of films can be seen on the CFF website, canesfilmfestival.com, as the event nears.

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IF YOU GO WHERE: Cosford Cinema WHAT: 20-minute films by undergraduate and graduate students SCREENINGS May 6, 7, 8 L.A. Screening - May 26 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ed Talavera - Advisor canesfilmfestival@gmail. com Or check out the Web site: canesfilmfestival.com

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HEALING POWER: Power Balance Bands have become increasingly popular on campus. The bands are made with a thin polyester film hologram that apparently gives them healing and restorative powers.

Magic bands a myth

BY ALEXANDRA HURTADO CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

A magic bracelet? Bracelets of silicone rubber, also known as Power Balance Bands, have become a trend on campus. These bands have become a confidence booster for many students who say they provide strength.

Natasha Ramchandani, 19, a communication student, purchased one of these bands outside of the University Center because she saw several people wearing them.

“People kept telling me it takes your stress away, and I am a stressed workaholic, ” she said.

According to the Power Balance website, the bands are made of solely of silicone. There is no magic ingredient that goes into the silicone mix to create these bands, but there is a thin polyester film hologram on the surface, which the manufacturer says is infused with healing and restorative powers.

So, are UM students allowing a piece of silicone play with their heads?

In ancient times amulets offered peace of mind and bodily health. Today, the Power Balance Bands mimic the “magic ” amulet of the ancient Egyptians, said UM Anthropology Professor Bryan Page. Power Balance Bands and ancient amulets can be seen as a “selffulfilling prophecy, ” meaning they give you the power that you expect from it.

“If given an amulet that you believe has powers then you will accomplish what you set out to do, ” he said.

Page went further to connect to a

more modern audience. These bands serve the same purpose as the black feather did in the classic Disney movie, “Dumbo. ” The elephant in the movie, Dumbo, is given a black, magic feather to boost his confidence.

“There is some actual power in belief that the amulet would help you do the trick, with increased confidence one could perform better, ” Page said.

Positive thinking, which is a mindset that affects our thoughts and actions while being conducive to growth and success, is another possible answer for why the bands seem to work.

Eva Ritvo, MD, Vice-Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, said that positive thinking improves your mental health and reduces stress. "When you are optimistic, people are attracted to you. This leads to healthier relationships, more success and decreased emotional stress," Ritvo said.

“The first week the band worked because it was all psychological, ” Ramchandani said. “It was the hype of it that was getting me to believe it did work, but not really, it didn ’t. ” Ariele Gallardo, 18, a communication student also purchased one of these bands because of the results they claimed. “I bought the band for everyday to feel more balanced and relaxed, ” she said.

Gallardo like Ramchandani did not get the expected results from these balance bands. “It didn ’t work, and just to try it out like the guy in the power

balance commercial I rocked back and forth without it and after I put it on I did the same thing and I felt absolutely no difference, ” Gallardo said.

So why the fascination? How can a small silicone rubber band provide strength, balance and flexibility? This modern marketed amulet has not only taken over the students at the University of Miami, but also several professional athletes like David Beckham and Shaquille O'Neal, as well as celebrities like Joe Jonas, Gerard Butler, and even princess-to-be Kate Middleton.

Joseph Forgatch, 19, purchased the band because he saw professional athletes wearing them. However like other users the band did not work for him. “It most definitely did not work as I have played sports with it and I have noticed no difference in my performance, I believe it's all in the head, ” he said.

Although some may argue that the bands work, it ’s easy to see how it can all be in your head. You may feel balanced and regulated because with the band you are made aware of your disposition and now want to change it. “It ’s all mental, you make yourself believe that it ’s going to work, ” Gallardo said.

“We all have the capabilities to accomplish what we set out to do, ” Page said, but sometimes we just need a little reminder on our wrist.

Like Dumbo it seems, sometimes all you need is to be given a black feather and then you are ready to take flight.

Alexandra Hurtado may be contacted at ahurtado@themiamihurricane.com.

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In 1946, the Alpha Omega chapter of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity joined the University of Miami community. In its 65 years, the chapter has had its ups and downs. Four years ago, in its darkest hour, a group of young men came together and by hard work and determination, they have helped restore the Alpha Omega chapter as a shining example of what a fraternity should be.

Today, on the day of their graduation, the Brothers and Trustees of the Alpha Omega Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau congratulate our Brothers and friends on a job well done.

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OUt OF THE PARK: Sophomore Joey Porro (No. 49) and E.J. Encinosa celebrate in the dugout as they watch their teammate Michael Broad hit a grand slam.

Miami to play FSU in top-25 matchup Both teams come off big wins

BY ADAM BERGER SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

The University of Miami baseball team (28-13, 15-5) will welcome longtime rival Florida State (31-10, 14-7) to Coral Gables this weekend for a threegame series at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

Both teams are ranked in the top-25 of every major poll, making this edition of Hurricanes versus Seminoles that much more interesting.

“It ’s arguably the best series in the country the last 30 years, ” Head coach Jim Morris said. “Miami and Florida State have both been very good, it ’s just a very competitive series.

It ’s been a lot of fun for many, many years. ”

In what has been a rollercoaster ride of a season, the Hurricanes are playing their best baseball at just the right time. Miami has won 14 of its last 16 games and is coming off of a road series victory over a ranked North Carolina Tar Heels team.

Heading into last weekend ’s series, UNC had won an impressive 19 straight games at home.

“To go up to North Carolina to a place where nobody ’s been winning, to win two out of three and win a double-header in one day was huge, ” Morris said.

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about how we ’re going to play, ” Morris said. “I think if you ever get to that point maybe where don ’t worry about it or don ’t get excited then its time to hang it up. ” Meanwhile, Florida State will come into the weekend having won eight of its last nine contests, including a 3-1 victory over Florida earlier this month.

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Intangibles- Like any rivalry between the Canes and the Seminoles, this is a big weekend for both of these teams. The Canes went 2-2 against the Seminoles last year. Still, this is an FSU team that went to the College World Series last year. The Seminoles come into the series on a seven-game winning streak, including a series sweep of the Duke Blue Devils.

Miami won two of three against North Carolina, who at the time was ranked aNo.10, so both teams have a lot going for them heading into the series.

Pitching- For the most part, both teams have gone as far as their starting pitching has taken them. Hurricane starter Bryan Radziewski has been as advertised, continuing to be that reliable Friday night starter. Despite his struggles against the Tar Heels on Sunday, E.J Encinosa has proven he is capable of shutting down teams when he ’s on his game. Between the two of them and Eric Whaley, the trio has a combined ERA of 3.30. The Seminoles do have one of the top pitchers- Sean Gilmartin, who is 7-1 on the season with an ERA of 1.38.

Bullpen- For the most part the bullpen has been solid for the Canes. Travis Miller has shut down the opposition in the times he's

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come in. Sam Robinson has also been able to keep close games in the Canes ’ favor before handing things to Daniel Miranda (who has 11 saves on the season). The Canes do face off against the likes of Daniel Bennett and Robert Benincasa, who both sport ERAs under 3.00.

Catcher- This is one position where the Hurricanes have struggled offensively this season.

Though stout defensively, the duo of Shane Rowland and David Villasuso have struggled at the plate all year. Rowland is hitting just .185 on the year. The Seminoles counter with Rafael Lopez, who has only committed one error on the year and is hitting .301.

Infield- Miami owns the advantage here, with Rony Rodriguez leading the Canes in homeruns with 7. Harold Martinez is on 10game hitting streak. Jayce Boyd leads all Seminole infielders with a .322 average, but the other starting infielders are hitting well under the .300 mark.

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

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CLUB SPORTS

Field hockey team grows and improves Team looks to recruit several new players

BY ROSA ORIHUELA CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

Dribbling the ball down the field, sophomore Danielle D ’Arcy passes the ball to Colleen Rowe, who drives it into the goal.

It may sound like a typical play in soccer or hockey, but D ’Arcy and Rowe are not playing either of those sports- they are playing field hockey instead.

Field hockey is a sport where players attempt to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into the opposing team ’s goal using sticks.

Modern field hockey was created during the 19th century in English public schools. Currently, hockey has many tournaments for both sexes such as the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.

Priya Partridge started playing field hockey since high school and wanted to continued at UM. She has improved her skills and tried out different positions.

“I played defense in high school, but you get a chance to play all the positions on the club team, ” Partridge said.

Colleen Gill has also played field hockey for some time. She finds it therapeutic.

“I have played since sixth grade and really enjoyed it, especially throughout high school because it helped me relieve stress, ” Gill said.

However, the team does not require experience. They enjoy teaching new people and want more girls on the

team.

“I would recommend the sport to other people. It ’s easy to learn and we have equipment, so you don ’t need to buy anything to play. Everyone on the team is really nice and welcoming to new people, ” D ’Arcy said.

Even though field hockey is not very popular in Florida, it has a passionate following.

“It ’s difficult to recruit new people because not many Floridians know what field hockey is. While I ’m walking to practice with my stick, my Floridian friends have literally asked me why I ’m carrying a cane, ” D ’Arcy said.

The field hockey team currently has 12 devoted members. They have not had any recent official matches but they are involved in the field hockey community.

They have gone to support FIU ’s team in their matches, and are planning to compete in more tournaments against different universities in the upcoming semesters.

They are also planning to host a tournament at UM to encourage their fellow Canes to check them out and potentially join the team.

The team continues to grow and improve. The players are eager to teach and share their love for field hockey. Regardless of skill level, anyone can play. It is a great way to stay fit and meet new people.

If you want to catch the team at practice, stop by the intramural fields on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

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RIVAL: Freshmen Carly Schwartzman (left) and Katherine Metzker battle for the ball.

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GROUNDED: Seniors Ali Vicki (left) and Megan Strand practice on the intramural fields.

Highly anticipated series this weekend against FSU BASEBALL FROM PAGE 21 Last season the Hurricanes went 2-2 against the Seminoles, including a wild three-game series in which each game was decided by only one run.

“They ’re always solid, ” Morris said of the Seminoles. “They got really solid pitching, they throw strikes, play good defense. They always do. ” The Seminoles do indeed boast one of the best starting pitchers in the nation,

junior Sean Gilmartin. The probable Friday night starter has a 1.38 ERA and a 7-1 record overall, with a 4-1 record in the ACC. In his most recent start against the woeful Duke Blue Devils, Gilmartin pitched eight innings, striking out 13 batters while surrendering just three hits and no walks.

Morris acknowledged the fact that winning this series would go a long way in helping the Hurricanes boost their resume.

“These series are huge. These big series against teams that are ranked, you know, in the top-10, are huge, ” Morris said. “If you can play really good against team ’s that are ranked high then you have a chance to move up significantly. ” The last time Miami played such a high-profile series was back at the beginning of the season against the Florida Gators. Miami traveled up to Gainesville and lost all three games.

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seem to be behind them.

“Our team ’s playing much more confident, ” Morris said. “I think we ’re a much better team now than we were a month and a half ago. ” The series will begin this Friday at 7 p.m. All three games can be heard on 90.5 WVUM and WVUM.org.

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These are my reflections Cane athletics in transition Every other Saturday was an adventure during the fall of 2007.

My group of friends and I would walk from Stanford Residential College through the thick CHRISTINA DE NICOLA foliage in front of the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BankUnited Center to the Metrorail and then take a public bus to football games at the Orange Bowl. During orientation a few weeks prior, we had learned the traditions of one of the nation ’s most successful programs. Head coach Randy Shannon himself taught us how to properly throw up the U and talked about the promise of a new era.

Funny how things turned out.

Now, the Serpentine lot provides additional parking spots for commuters.

Instead of the (un)friendly Orange Bowl confines, games take place at the lifeless Sun Life Stadium where Sebastian the Ibis no longer dances to songs such as Soulja Boy Tell Em ’s “Crank That. ” Shannon was fired as head coach of the football team this past December after a 28-22 record that included no division or conference championships and no bowl victories.

This came a few days after fewer than 30,000 fans showed up for the regular season finale against South Florida. It marked a low point for the program, even more so than the final game at the OB when the Virginia Cavaliers annihilated the Hurricanes 48-0.

Yes, the team that season finished 5-7 instead of 7-6, but at least the fans showed

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up.

On the sidelines at Sun Life, all I could hear was the roar from the USF section as players rushed the end zone. At the OB ’s swan song, I was at least able to pick up some grass as a memento. Those in the stands even snuck away with seats.

In the span of a recent month, Frank Haith bolted for the University of Missouri after his men ’s basketball team underperformed once again this year, bowing out in the third round of the NIT. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt resigned and took the same position at Texas Tech.

After seven seasons under Haith, the Canes won just 38 percent of their Atlantic Coast Conference games and made the NCAA Tournament once.

Hocutt lasted less than three years in Coral Gables, but did get things done: the field house came into fruition and renovations occurred at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field, the Neil Schiff Tennis Center and Cobb Stadium.

Although it ’s been well documented that these last four years haven ’t been the best in the history of UM athletics, the future shows the same promise that Shannon once told the Class of 2011.

Al Golden has brought passion and charisma as the new face of Miami football.

Optimism can also be found in the men ’s basketball program with the hiring of Jim Larranaga.

When people look back on UM sports years from now, they might think differently of the stretch from 2007-2011.

Christina De Nicola may be contacted at cdenicola@themiamihurricane.com.

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The future is bright.

It seems as if this has been the underlying theme for Miami athletics the past few years. No matter how frustrating, repetitive or perplexing a season ERNESTO SUAREZ might have seemed, SPORTS EDITOR there was always the hope for the future.

“Next year ” was always the year to look forward to.

While I won ’t say that everything has been fixed already, for the first time in years there is a genuine feeling of confidence and excitement sweeping Miami.

When a program hires new coaches for both football and men ’s basketball and a new athletic director in the span of about four months, in most cases you would think that program is a complete mess. But in this particular case, there is reason to be excited.

Remember the days right after Randy Shannon was fired following an inexcusable loss to USF that put them at 7-5, when names such as Jon Gruden and Tommy Tuberville were the hot topic. None of those names worked out and Miami was forced to “settle ” for Temple ’s Al Golden.

What a drastic turnaround. From the days when everything was restricted, connections between fans were lost and the “process ” always seemed to be on hold, now we see updates on the team almost daily. Golden has salvaged a recruiting class that initially looked helpless, invited alumni back to the sidelines and developed initiatives like “UStrength. ” Most importantly, he has taken to holding players accountable. Not something you could say about the Shannon era.

Hurricane basketball is also picking up steam and should be just as exciting when the season starts up again. Look at what head coach Katie Meier and the women ’s team was able to accomplish this year: Going from worst to first in a tough ACC and making it to the NCAA for the first time since switching conferences. Juniors Shenise Johnson and Riquna Williams were always fun to watch, and sophomore Morgan Stroman is an upand-coming star. All that being said, one of the more frustrating eras came to an end when former coach Frank Haith stepped away from the men ’s basketball program to coach Missouri. That period was mired by a 43-69 record in the ACC in seven years with teams that, while talented, remained consistently inconsistent and struggled to attract fans approximately 20 steps away.

Enter Jim Larranaga. He hasn ’t even been with Miami a week and you can already feel the excitement from students and players alike. He brings NCAA Tournament experience, having been there five times with George Mason (including a run to the Final Four in 2006). He is a genuinely likeable person. The players were excited after their first workouts. Even fans are excited to see the change (Larranaga was actually a trending topic on Twitter).

The last few years have been disappointing to say the least. Graduating seniors had to bear the brunt of most of that, with the closure of the Orange thing in between. It ’s an era that now comes to an end. There ’s reason to believe that good things are coming. So while most are looking forward to the end of the semester and enjoying a long summer, I don ’t think fall can get here soon enough.

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

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WELLNESS CENTER

New pilates class challenges core muscles Reformer and mat classes offered

BY ANDRES CORREA CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

Among the many perks of the recent Wellness Center expansion are the new pilates studio and equipment. Pilates is more than a workout routine, it is a skill that can help the mind gain control over muscles. Increased strength and fitness, stress reduction and even surgical rehabilitation are just some of the many benefits of practicing pilates regularly.

“It ’s a very interesting activity, ” said Norm Parsons, director of the Wellness Center. “We have five reformers in our pilates studio from the expansion and it ’s a class that can be taken by students or other members here, part of what we call our ‘community class ’ schedule. ” The Wellness Center is offering both reformer pilates classes and mat pilates. Both classes offer their own distinct benefits. The difference is best described by Wellness Center instructor Deanndria Seavers.

“Reformer pilates support and challenge the core musculature, ” Seavers said. “Mat pi-

lates increase abdominal and back strength, flexibility and body-mind coordination. ” The cost of mat pilates is $55 for a student and $69 for other members of the Wellness Center. The cost of the twice-a-week reformer pilates is $130 for students and $150 for members. The first session of summer pilates classes begins May 21 and ends July 1. The schedule for those classes will be online on Monday, May 9 and registration begins May 16. Registration for the second session of summer classes begins almost immediately afterwards on July 5 and classes begin on July 9 and end August 19.

During the intersession running through May 20, the Wellness Center will be offering a “create a class ” opportunity for those interested.

Students and members will be able to choose available time slots to take a pilates class in small groups.

“Groups of three or more can request a class, ” said Melissa Jurado, assistant director of group exercise and instructional programs.

“It ’s a fixed price of $80 a class and anywhere from three to five people can take it so the more people who take it, the cheaper it becomes. ” Andres Correa may be contacted at acorrea@ themiamihurricane.com.

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UNWIND: Freshman Alyandra Castaneola stretches during the pilates class offered at the Wellness Center on Wednesday afternoon.

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STRETCH: The spring resistance equipment strengthens and stretches weak areas of the body while encouraging development of core strength.

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SPORTS BRIEFS GOLF Senior Maria Ronderos has been selected to participate as an individual in the 2011 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf East Regional in Daytona Beach, Fla. Having shot the fourth-lowest stroke average in school history, Ronderos is the first Hurricane to qualify as an individual for regionals since 2003. The competition takes place from May 5-7.

WOMEN’S TENNIS Last Saturday, the Hurricanes were eliminated from the ACC Championships in the semifinal round, losing 4-2 to North Carolina. Senior Bianca Eickhorn set a new school record for career singles victories (132), winning the first point for Miami in the No. 1 singles position. Eickhorn has been named ACC Player of the Year.

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TRACK AND FIELD At the ACC Championships last Saturday, UM earned several individual titles. Ti’erra Brown won the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.94 seconds, and Devon Hill won the 110m hurdles with a time of 13.66 seconds. Megan Novinger earned All-ACC honors, placing third in the high jump. Overall, the women finished in sixth place, and the men in ninth. Miami next competes in the Penn Relays at the University of Pennsylvania Thursday through Saturday.

Information compiled from hurricanesports.com.

Darci Miller may be contacted at dmiller@themiamihurricane.com.

CHRISTINA FARMER SENIOR “...we lose to Ohio State on our home turf.”

HAILEY BUSH FRESHMAN “...Jacory throws more than two INTs in a game.”

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Dear V: Am I on the path to cheating?

Dear Chica, ,

Cheating is cheating. Period. Despite differences in gender.

Dear V, Before my marriage I had a long-term relationship with another woman. My ex and I had a very tumultuous relationship, resulting in a hostile break-up. Neither one of us actually physically hurt each other, but it was heated nonetheless. After it ended we stayed out of each other ’s lives completely. However, now my husband is overseas and she has found her way back into the equation.

We ’ve only talked, but I find myself wanting something with her again and it doesn ’t help that my hubby will be gone for over a year.

Would it be considered cheating if it ’s with my same sex? I don ’t know what to do.

Sincerely, Conflicted Chica

While your husband might love the idea of you and a girl getting it on, I ’m willing to say that he would not be pleased if he knew this girl was your ex and there were a variety of emotions involved. Regardless of the interesting set of circumstances, unless your husband is down for sharing you with someone else, it is not going to be a good situation.

I ’m not here to voice my opinions about whether cheating is or is not okay (that is for you to decide), I just want to let you know that any future emotional and/or physical endeavors you may embark on with your ex-girlfriend is in fact cheating. If cheating is not your thing, then it would be in the best interest of your marriage to re-cut those ties with your ex.

From the sounds of your break-up, it seems to have gone more than a wee bit sour before it finally ended. I know how hard it is to let someone go, especially when you had invested so much of yourself into the person and the relationship, letting yourself be completely vulnerable. The wounds that the relationship caused can take a long time to fully heal.

However, if you are finding that feelings for your ex are correlated with a decrease in the love for your husband there

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is a bigger problem at hand. Deployment is incredibly hard for those left behind. Several times in my childhood my father was deployed and missed important milestones as I grew up.

While it is not the same situation, I knew my father loved me more than anything and would still love me when he returned.

Your husband deserves that same assurance. A year is a long time and TRUST me, I understand you have needs that are not going to be met during his absence. If you find that you still honestly love him with all of your heart, then you owe it to your marriage not to stray. Though not as satisfying, there are other ways to satisfy yourself in his absence. Just sayin ’.

Best of luck and a safe trip to your husband.

With love, V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane.com.

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Thursday, April 28 • 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. The band received nationwide exposure in late 2008 when they opened several North American tour dates for the rock band The Killers. Their debut album “Habits, ” is a refreshing blast of timeless rock energy and spirit, with the first single, “Animal, ” becoming a smash hit nationwide. Free for UM students with student ID.

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Thursday, April 28 Patio Jams feat. Big Tasty Noon • UC Patio Come out and enjoy HP ’s last Patio Jam! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch and take pleasure in listening to live music. For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305284-4606.

Friday, April 29 Finals Fiesta 4 p.m. • UC Rock After a long and hard semester of studying, writing papers, having pop-quizzes, and pulling all nighters for exams, come out and end your semester with a bang! Bring your friends to celebrate the

end of this semester with Finals Fiesta “Get Le ’id ”. Come “Get Le ’id ” and have some fun in the sun on the UC Rock between 4 and 5:30pm! This event will be lled with an afternoon full of food, games, entertainment and fun for everyone! Sponsored by The Ofce of Multicultural Student Affairs and Canes Night Live.

Baseball v. FSU 7 p.m. • Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field COVERAGE AVAILABLE ON GAMETRACKER AND WVUM 90.5 FM.

Meditation Class 7:30 p.m. • Patti and Allan Herbert 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).

Saturday, April 30 CAC Presents:127 Hours 10:00pm @ Cosford Cinema A mountain climber becomes trapped under a boulder while canyoneering alone near Moab, Utah and resorts to desperate measures in order to survive.

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Last Call at the RAT Friday April 29 • All Day at The Rathskeller The RAT ’s last day of operation at its current location will be jam packed with activities from open to close! The RAT will be open from 11am to Midnight with select menu items available.

Photo Bottle Openers

Happy Hour

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Have a picture taken of yourself (and your friends) and have it put on to a bottle opener you can take home and show off !

4 p.m. – Midnight

RAB Giveaways

Custom License Tags

Throughout the day, RAB will be giving out FREE t-shirts, bottle openers, key chains, and other Rat memorabilia!

Video Time Capsule 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

A recording booth will be set up in which students and staff can record their favorite memories of the Rathskeller. Everyone will receive a copy of their own memory, and a master copy of everyone ’s recording will be kept for later use! Faculty and staff are encouraged to take part in as well.

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Create and take home a custom, Rathskeller branded license plate!

Photo Postcards 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Come out and take a picture (by yourself or with a group) in front of a green screen. Your photo will be superimposed in front of an image of the new Student Activities Center, and will be printed on a postcard for you to take home!

Photo Steins 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Take a picture in front of the Rathskeller sign and have it inserted into your own personal 16oz Beer to take home!

Remarks & Time Capsule Retrieval 5:30 p.m.

President Shalala, Dr. Whitely and select student leaders will make brief, formal remarks and extract the time capsule located near the RAT! Sponsored by: Division of Student Affairs, University Rathskeller, Inc., RAB, Department of Student Activities & Student Organizations, University Center, & Hurricane Productions.

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