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Victoria McKaba // Photo Editor STITCH BY STITCH: Members of the Iron Arrow Honor Society wear hand-stitched jackets created by the Seminole Tribe. The most coveted jackets on campus represent UM’s highest honor and decades of traditions. New members were tapped March 22-23.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Iron Arrow continues deeply rooted traditions with new members By Marcus Lim Assistant News Editor
View a gallery of Hallee Meltzer and Victoria McKaba’s photos from Ultra Music Festival. The U has its perks, but there’s always a flipside. On April Fool’s Day, see what students voted Worst of UMiami. Watch Tommy Fletcher and Amanda Herrera’s video about UM’s multimillion dollar housing plan.
Once a semester, persistent drumming echoes from the Green and campus leaders march around in colorful patchwork jackets. This signifies tapping season for UM’s most prestigious honor society, Iron Arrow, which inducted 41 people into its ranks last week. The jackets are easily identifiable on campus, but the significance of the colorful, unique patterns rooted in Seminole heritage is lesser-known. The Florida Miccosukee Tribe, which became independent of the Seminoles in 1965, gave similar jackets to the nine founding Iron Arrow members in 1926 and officially made Iron Arrow a clan of the Seminole nation. “They saw how the university’s leadership will consider honoring the native people of the area by having golden ideals and exemplary characteristics,” said council elder Johann Ali, who was inducted in 1999. Each jacket is still individually handcrafted by Miccosukee artisans. It takes about a week to produce just a foot and a half of the Seminole patchwork, and another week to sew the jacket together. “It’s very labor intensive. You are looking at 200 work hours per jacket,” said Ali, who picks up the jackets from the artisans. “That is about 25 work days and roughly a month to produce each jacket.” The jackets are based on the Miccosukee tribe’s cultural clothing and come in various colors. Ali said that the patchwork reflects as-
Photo courtesy Iron Arrow COVETED COLORS: Soon-to-be members of the Iron Arrow Honor Society stand on the Green after the tapping ceremony on March 23.
pects of nature, such as mountains or fire. The jackets cost around $250 for Iron Arrow members, a much cheaper cost than the retail price, which Ali said is about $800. Quinn Kasal, a senior majoring in sports management and the son-of-chief, or the second-in-command, in Iron Arrow, said that the jacket is a symbol of honor. Each inductee is required to wear the jacket for a week to celebrate his or her addition to the tribe. “We are proud of them,” Kasal said. “It’s celebratory, but it is not to brag. Humility is one of our core pillars.” Iron Arrow lists scholarship, leadership, character, humility and love of alma mater as their members’ core values. In the tradition of surprise tappings, Iron Arrow inducts members by setting up decoy meetings
and events. Third-year senior Rick Lin was instructed by an Iron Arrow member to set up a fake meeting with another inductee, senior Avisha Gopalakrishna. Lin had no idea that he would be tapped, too. “Avisha was grumpy and upset that she had to attend the meeting,” Lin said. “When we finally met and Iron Arrow came, she started congratulating me but had no idea they came for her. I started congratulating her, and then it turned out I was also being tapped in. That was a surprise.” Though the tappings are public, the selection and initiation process is still a secret – one of Iron Arrow’s many longstanding traditions Some things, however, have changed, such as the honor society’s inclusion of women. Iron Arrow only accepted men until 1985, after a 1976 law-
suit stated that the society was in violation of Title IX. Alumna Elizabeth Rodriguez helped lead the effort to include women. She was among the second group of women to be inducted and became the first female chief in 1989. “It was how the organization had its beginnings, it was the highest honor for men ... and that comes to be accepted that there would be resistance,” Rodriguez said. “And it takes leadership from many student leaders to continue to be relevant, to make change.” Rodriguez is still a prominent leader within Iron Arrow. When she finished her year-long term as chief, she was elected into the Council of Elders with Ali. She now helps oversee the tapping process and hopes to make it the same memorable experience that she had.
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A University of Miami student died on Wednesday at Red Road Commons housing complex. University spokesperson Megan Ondrizek conf irmed the death around 9 p.m., but said the student’s identity could
not be conf irmed until the next-ofkin were notif ied. The incident was reportedly an accident and is under investigation by Miami-Dade County Homicide Bureau. A handf ul of students said they saw police cars and ambulances around 3:30 p.m. and a body being
carried out of the complex, but most residents who spoke to The Miami Hurricane said they had not heard anything throughout the day on Wednesday. This stor y will be updated as more information becomes available at themiamihurricane.com.
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Iron Arrow Honor Society THE HIGHEST HONOR ATTAINED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
We are proud to introduce the 2017 Spring Tapping Class Vedant Achraya Suzanne Aldahan Norman Altman Susanna Alvarez-Diaz Christa Anderson Mary Balise Nathan Bates Jacob Beck Braxton Berrios Alexandra Bicki Adam Bright Megan Brown Michael Gittelman Avisha Gopalakrishna
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Iron Arrow is “the highest honor attained at the University of Miami.” There are five criteria for selection, which make Iron Arrow such a distinguished honor. These are leadership, character, humility, scholarship, and love of alma mater. In order to qualify for membership, the candidate must be a University of Miami student, faculty, administrator, trustee, or alumnus. Founded in November 1926 by the first president of the University of Miami-Bowman Foster Ashe-Iron Arrow is the first and oldest student organization at the U. Iron Arrow is based on the ideals and traditions of the Seminole Indian Nation. President Ashe charged Iron Arrow with upholding the traditions of the University of Miami and to be its living history. This is the mission and duty of Iron Arrow at the University of Miami. For more information on Iron Arrow please visit the Tribe’s website at www.ironarrow.com. GO CANES! Photo by MasonKelley
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CONSTRUCTION
Housing plan brings new amenities, structural changes to campus By Amanda Herrera Assistant News Editor
The University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus will reconfigure roads to alleviate commuter traffic alongside the new multi-million dollar residential college set to be completed by fall 2019. According to Associate Vice President of Campus Planning and Development Janet Gavarrete, the university has already begun the process of “changing pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns on campus.” The first phase to make campus more pedestrian-friendly has been underway during the 2016-2017 academic year. Two streets, Walsh Avenue and Stanford Drive, have been extended and are now connected and lead to Ponce De Leon Boulevard. Drivers are able to access the Pavia and Merrick parking garages more easily through an entrance to campus on Ponce. The first phase of the 10-year housing project was announced in early February and includes a $155-million living complex for sophomores, juniors and seniors to be built on what are now parking lots between Lake Osceola and Stanford Drive. However, larger changes will begin taking place once the construction of the new housing plan nears completion. Existing buildings and roads will be demolished during the process, including Rhodes House and the old Student Health Center. The buildings and portions of the roads they’re on will be replaced by the new residential college. Gavarrete said
that, with the elimination of some roads, students on campus will “never have to cross a street again.” Reconfigured roads are not the only features the village will add. Executive Director for Housing and Residential Life (HRL) James Smart said that the first two f loors of the complex will be “university space” both inside and out. “One of the things that also happened with the Shalala Center being built and with the Whitten Center being renovated, the board really looked at how active this side of campus was,” Smart said about the residential areas. “Really wanted to bring that across the Fate Bridge to the south side.” Among the amenities included on the interior of the ground level f loor of the complex are a 24-hour study room, a new office for The Launch Pad, classrooms and training rooms for student employees. Though the university currently has similar amenities available for students throughout campus, the new housing village will consolidate these. The Launch Pad will replace the current office in the University Center. On the exterior of the housing complex, there will be a hammock garden, covered open-air gym and outdoor living room area. All of the amenities are intended to “foster a sense of community” for the residents, Smart said. The new design for the complex is on display at the Office of Admissions building and has undergone significant changes since the conceptual plan in 2012, ref lecting the feedback and suggestions from the university community.
Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor CAMPUS COMMUNITY: A model of the housing plan that will be completed for the fall 2019.
“The last version before this one had student housing over by the Pavia Garage … there was a feeling that it was too big, too tall, kind of monolithic,” Smart said. In the new design, the housing village is constructed on “stilts” with some areas 25 feet off the ground. Smart said the structure is supposed to make the building seem smaller and more like home for residents. The stilts are also meant to help ease pedestrian traffic.
“Imagine getting from one side to another side of campus,” Smart said. “As it is now, you can f low through this [ground level] from virtually any direction. I thought it was an interesting approach. This is a busy side of campus. How do you build something on campus without restricting traffic?” Smart said construction on the new village is expected to begin in May 2017.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Women’s center bill passed, pending approval by Vice President for Student Affairs By Isabella Cueto News Editor
Student Government (SG) Senate voted almost unanimously March 29 to pass a recommendation that the university create a women’s and gender resource center. The authors of the bill, senators David Mejia, Milind Khurana, Dominique Hardy and Justin Grauer and students Carolina Bendaña and Shannon Casey, were relieved to see the project make some progress after weeks of administrative roadblocks and dead ends.
“It’s been extremely frustrating,” said Mejia, a commuter senator and chair of University Affairs (UA). When UA presented the bill to SG Senate, Mejia said advisers Heather Stevens and Brandon Gross told the committee to get more information about the project, which was kicked off two months ago by a change. org petition that has since accrued 630 signatures. Mejia said he and his 15-person committee acted and reached out to many different university departments, but the resounding response was “we cannot comment on this.”
The Senate discussed the bill again on March 29, asked questions and ultimately decided to make the resource center a Category D bill, an official recommendation to the university. The bill will now go to Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Whitely, who will then give an approval or denial with reasoning and decide how to proceed. The goal of the petition is to create a single place where anyone on campus can go to freely express any women or gender-related issues, which include discrimination and harassment as well as heavier issues, such as sexual assault, seniors Casey and Bendaña said.
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HOUSING
Gender inclusive housing offers comfort, flexibility By Elina Katrin Senior News Writer
Along with gender-neutral restrooms and a new LGBT center, UM added another feature last fall: gender-inclusive housing in upperclassman dorms. In the gender-inclusive housing option, students are not restricted to same-gender roommates, allowing students more flexibility and comfort with their room assignments. President Julio Frenk first announced the program at his first Town Hall meeting on Sept. 10, 2015, and it was first offered for housing for the fall 2016 semester. To apply for gender-inclusive housing, students check a box on the housing application form. After this, the student must make an appointment with a Housing and Residential Life (HRL) staff member to sign an additional contract. “When you sign up for gender-inclusive housing there is no different deadline, there are no different sort of rules that would apply,” HRL Marketing Specialist Mike Piacentino said. However, senior Erick Lorinc, who lived in gender-inclusive housing during the fall 2016 semester, said that the application process was the most difficult and tiring part of the whole experience.
“Housing gave us the runaround a few times,” Lorinc said. “We had to jump through a few hoops, and they tried to room us with other people of the same gender we didn’t know, but my roommate, Annissa, fought until we were able to live with each other.” Lorinc said he could see how HRL wanted to “weed people out” during the process. His other roommate, senior Stephanie Weetman, said the application process was a “nightmare.” “At one point my girl roommate noticed we had been roommates with two random girls,” Weetman said. “We had to go into the office several times to make sure we actually got to live with who we had requested.” Piacentino said that, as part of gender-inclusive housing policy, there is no requirement for students to explain why they are interested in gender-inclusive housing. “If they indicate that’s something they wanna do, that’s all we need to know,” Piacentino said. “There is a whole variety of reasons why a student might be interested. It may come up in conversation, but it’s not something that we require or that impacts the application at all.” Gender-inclusive housing isn’t only for students who identify as LGBT; HRL policies state that gender-inclusive housing is available to anyone who wants to live with roommates of a different gender.
“My roommates and I applied for gender-inclusive housing solely because we were all friends and wanted to live together,” Lorinc said. “I’d say gender-inclusive housing was a big success. We’re a little family and having girls as roommates hasn’t really been any different than having guys.” Weetman said gender-inclusive housing helps break down gender roles and create a living environment characterized by real friendship. “It’s an extraordinarily necessary option for a lot of students,” said Mary Balise, president of SpectrUM, UM’s largest undergraduate LGBT organization. “UM does have a population of students who are gender non-conforming, or do not identify as male or female, so being forced to choose to live on a male or female floor could be extremely detrimental to their mental health.” “We hope to foster a campus community that values gender equity and normalizes healthy relationships between all genders,” said Van Bailey, director of the campus LGBTQ Student Center. Piacentino said the number of students signed up for gender-inclusive housing was not an “overwhelming number of students,” and that might be because not many students know the housing option exists. “We want more students to become aware that we offer gender-inclusive housing,” he said. Piacentino said that HRL is happy to offer gender-inclusive housing to all students who
would like to take advantage of the option. However, HRL doesn’t guarantee that all students will be assigned to their preferred suite or apartment. Gender-inclusive housing is only guaranteed to groups of students who fill out their preferred suite/apartment and roommates. Roommates must mutually confirm their desire to live together. Students who have fully completed their applications and have mutually accepted each other as roommates always get priority, regardless of whether or not in gender-inclusive housing. “That’s made to fill the space in the most efficient way and to make sure we have enough rooms and beds for all our students,” Piacentino said. “We don’t want to have a bunch of half-empty apartments and suites around campus.” During the 2016-17 academic year, 16 students lived in gender-inclusive housing apartments or suites. Freshman residential colleges (Hecht and Stanford) have communal shower facilities and do not offer gender-inclusive housing options. However, incoming students who believe gender-inclusive housing is the best way to transition into UM may contact the HRL department to discuss alternative options. “Gender-inclusive housing should be open to everybody,” Lorinc said. “In a lot of cases, it’s the most convenient option, and if everybody who’s rooming together is on the same page no problems should arise other than ones that’d happen with any other roommate.”
Substance-free floors provide quiet study spaces, tight-knit communities By Nathalie Mairena Staff Writer
The freshman dorms can be an eye-opening experience for many, with students thrown into a new world of parties, alcohol and drugs. For a quieter experience, some students choose to live on substance-free floors available in the freshman towers. Though the option may seem sheltering, residents have said that living on sub-free floors is more about forming a community of like-minded students rather than creating a more restricted environment. While campus policies prohibit all students from possessing illegal drugs, students 21 and older may have alcohol in their rooms. On subfree floors, students have volunteered to make an additional agreement to refrain from substances of any kind. Sub-free floors are currently available only for first-year students. Students sign up for the program through their housing applications and are
then placed on one of the eight floors available on campus, four in each Stanford and Hecht. Mike Piacentino, marketing specialist for Housing and Residential Life (HRL), said that residents on substance-free floors follow the same policies and procedures as other resident students as set forth by the Department of Housing and Residential Life and the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Piacentino said that there are about 38 students per floor, amounting to approximately 300 students in the sub-free program. Piacentino said that demand has grown over the years. The floors were first created because students wanted to live around people who shared a similar stance on living substance free. “Living on a substance-free floor is a verbal commitment among residents that they will serve as a peer support system for each other,” said Piacentino. “There is no additional enforcement for substance-free floors, but these residents frequently engage in peer-to-peer accountability and conversations about ways to maintain a responsible lifestyle.”
For Johnathan Libier, a freshman living on the ninth floor of Stanford’s Rosborough Tower, choosing to live on a sub-free floor aligned with what he wanted out of his college experience and education. “I’m more interested in academics than doing other stuff and I wanted to live in an environment where people have that same mind set,” said Libier, who is majoring in biology. “You don’t go out to party all the time; people are more focused on their studies.” From what Libier has seen, the biggest differences for sub-free floors are on weekends and at night. “I see a lot of people walking around, especially after the weekends when they come back, drunk or on something,” Libier said. “Their floors are usually a lot louder, a lot rowdier. It’s a lot more quiet and calm on a substance-free floor than on a non-substance free floor.” Programming on substance-free floors also help students. First Year Fellow (FYF) programming stays generally the same, but RAs on the four floors collaborate as a program team to come
up with programs that would substitute going out. Unlike other floor programs, which can have their programs any day of the week, sub-free floors have their programs Thursday to Saturday, days often considered prime partying time. Last semester, they had one such program called The Amazing Race, where students could sign up in teams and participate in a scavenger hunt/relay race around campus at night. The program was open to students on all floors. Dana McGeehan worked as an FYF last year on a non-sub-free floor. This is her first year working as an FYF on a sub-free floor and, based on her experience, she’d like to stay on a sub-free floor next year. “I think the substance-free floors are more of a tight-knit community,” McGeehan said. “I think the residents kind of have the same priorities. It’s not necessarily that all substance free floors are going to be this way or all non-substance free floors are going to be the opposite. I just feel like the floor community is stronger and that’s where I thrive as an FYF so it’s nicer to work there.”
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Student media outlets earn national awards By Jackie Yang Managing Editor
Over spring break, University of Miami student publications brought home several awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) at Columbia University in New York. Distraction Magazine, UMiami Scientifica and Ibis Yearbook were awarded Crowns for their work in 2016. Crown Awards are the highest recognition from the CSPA given to student publications around the nation that exhibit excellence in content, design, photography, writing and editing. Distraction Magazine, which is releasing its arts issue in April, received two Gold Crowns for its 2016 print magazine and its hybrid publication, which includes its website. The winning issues were edited by former Editor-in-Chief Rori Kotch, and the winning website by former Online Editorial Coordinator Renee Perez and former Online Managing Editor Veronica Lopez. Kotch and Lopez are now both graduate students in the School of Communication. Distraction has received multiple national awards since its creation in 2010. Current Editor-in-Chief Asmae Fahmy, a senior double-majoring in psychology and journalism, called the win “an honor.”
“To have the work done by the staff gain national recognition means the world to us, especially after we put so much passion and work into the magazine,” Fahmy said. Distraction Magazine publishes in print twice a semester; print copies are available on the green magazine stands around campus. UMiami Scientifica magazine, founded just two and a half years ago, received a Gold Crown for its hybrid publication edited by Victoria Pinilla, the former editor-in-chief. This was one of five hybrid Crowns awarded by CSPA. The young science publication, advised by microbiology professor Roger Williams, was cited by CSPA Director Edmund Sullivan as the most unique publication entered in the competition. “I think Scientifica stood out because we represented the inquisitive spirit within us as scientists,” said current Editor-in-Chief Henry Mancao, a senior triple-majoring in microbiology and immunology, neuroscience and economics. Scientifica also publishes twice a semester and can be found on the black magazine stands around campus. The 2016 Ibis Yearbook, edited by former Editor-in-Chief Emily Eidelman, also received a Silver Crown, the 14th Crown in the publication’s history. Current Editor-in-Chief Katilin Castillo attributed the Ibis’ continued success to the staff’s passion for their work.
“While students may not realize it now, five, 10, 15 years from now they will be glad they have a yearbook to look back on,” said Castillo, a sophomore marketing major. In individual competition, the Ibis Yearbook earned 52 awards, dominating the design-related categories and receiving recognition for sports features and alternative story form. Copies of the Ibis Yearbook are available around campus and are included in the student activities fee. Graduating seniors will receive copies of the 2017 Ibis over the summer. Students still have an opportunity to take their yearbook pictures until April 5 on the second floor of the Shalala Student Center. The Miami Hurricane student newspaper, published in print each Thursday, was recognized for eight awards, including Amanda Herrera’s blog coverage of Donald Trump’s visit to Miami, Emily Dabau and S. Molly Dominick’s feature on cross-cultural relationships and its opinion columns by Mackenzie Karbon and Annie Cappetta. Distraction Magazine received three awards, for Alexander Goldman’s sports news, Fahmy’s general feature and Teddy Willson’s entertainment review. “This is outstanding news for our student publications,” said journalism professor Randy Stano, Ibis and Distraction editorial adviser. “I am so proud of the staff to continue to set the mark for other student publications across the country.”
CRIME AND SAFETY
UMPD closes in on suspect in BLM banner theft By Amanda Herrera Assistant News Editor
The University of Miami Police Department (UMPD) is closing in on a suspect in the theft of a Black Lives Matter (BLM) banner from the University Center (UC) Breezeway March 2. UMPD Captain Bill Gerlach said, upon positively identifying the suspect, the person may face criminal and disciplinary consequences. Gerlach did not confirm whether or not the suspect was a student and did not to go into detail about the open investigation, but said the department would most likely close the case “in the next couple of days.” “If there is an arrest made, because it’s a misdemeanor theft, it will be up to the property owner whether or not they want to prosecute with the state attorney’s office,” Gerlach said. According to the UMPD incident report, University Associate Director Brandon Gross reported the theft after he went to the Breezeway to remove the BLM banner that was scheduled to come down that day. Gross said the banner was sponsored by the Yellow Rose Society, a community service organization consisting of minority women with an interest in social justice.
“When these banners go up, people can’t just come to campus and hang any banner they want up,” Gross said. “It has to have some affiliation with the university or university departments. You’ll see some banners for university departments, but primarily most banners are sponsored by registered COSO [Committee on Student Organizations] organizations.” Black Awareness Month began on Feb. 1, but the banner was not placed until Feb. 6. Because of this, Gross said Yellow Rose Society members requested the banner stay up until March 6. In an interview with The Miami Hurricane for an earlier story, senior Jaime Owens, who started the petition to hang the banner in the Breezeway, said the banner was important in challenging the “All Lives Matter” retort that has surfaced as a counter-argument against the Black Lives Matter movement. UM School of Law Vice Dean Professor Osamudia James, who teaches a course on the BLM movement, said the banner was one way of responding to opponents. “People are uncomfortable with the phrase ‘Black Lives Matter’ and you have to think about why,” James said. “It’s important to challenge people to think through that negative reaction, and the banner was one way of doing so.”
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Don’t get stuck with a terrible roommate new admits begin spam-posting the Class of 2021 page to scope out potential roommates. We’re here to prevent you from making our mistakes. When figuring out housing situations for next year, your mutual major doesn’t matter nearly as much as your conflicting sleep schedules. Before you commit to a roommate, you need ask them about the habits that matter. Do they snore? Do they smoke? At what temperature do they like the room? Are they willing to split costs and ownership on a fridge? Do they like bringing people into the room? Will they sexile you on a regular basis? And, likewise, being honest with yourself and others about your habits, both the good and the bad, will save future headache. If you go to sleep at 4 a.m., find a fellow night owl. If you clean your room once a month (maybe), do not convince yourself that you will magically reform when forced to share a room with another person.
Above neatness or willingness to bring the Keurig and the TV, being a good roommate means communicating maturely. The truth is, there are going to be little annoyances, quirks and conflicts. How these situations are handled will set the tone for the roommate relationship. One of the few perks of being crammed into a tiny, bleak space with another person for a year is that it teaches you to compromise. Having a healthy rapport with your roommate will build a good foundation for future relationships. So when you are fielding Facebook messages from potential new college friends, be candid and receptive. It doesn’t matter that you both enjoy Chipotle if that’s all you have in common. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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Twenty years of wisdom on the small things, the big ideas and ever ything in between Last weekend was my 20th birthday. It also happened to be my deadline for this article. So while crouching over my laptop and getting an intellectual hard-on for politics is still one of By Mackenzie Karbon my favorite pastimes, I Senior Columnist wasn’t about to make that the highlight of my weekend. Instead, here’s a list of some of the things I have learned in my 20 years on this earth. Regarding family: Parents are not perfect and do not know everything, but still know a hell of a lot more than you. Consider taking their advice from time to time. Or keep doing it your way. Either way, you’ll likely find out they were right from the beginning.
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It is 1 a.m. You’re trying to sleep, but 3 feet away sits your smug roommate, staring at his laptop on full brightness with music blasting into his headphones. The air conditioner blows at a brisk 65 degrees, not 70 like you agreed. You swallow your frustration and pretend to sleep, yet again. Just like you did when he fumbled in drunk. Just like you did when he busted open that window so he could smoke a crudely rolled joint in the room. How did this happen? You connected on Facebook and you guys were perfect for each other. You both like Chipotle, love to go out and meet new people, plan on studying a lot because you’re both pre-med, and can’t wait to come to the U. Well, you’re stuck with a terrible roommate because you are an ignorant fool. Hundreds of young and eager high school seniors are about to anchor themselves to something – or someone – they may regret as
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Regarding birthdays: Remember them. Some time in October is not a birthday. Facebook posts don’t mean a thing. Pick up the phone. Regarding friends: Don’t be brash. Mean what you say. Listen more than you guide, and never judge. Vulnerability is a prerequisite to companionship. Forgiveness is a process that is slower than most rivers and more delicate than a house of cards. It deserves to be treated as such. Regarding sleep: Sleep is one of those things in life that is both a necessity and a privilege. The more you treat it like a necessity, the better. Also, never take a nap without setting an alarm. Regarding frisbees: Good for a multitude of things – catching lizards, eating crackers in bed, practicing drum rudiments. Regarding relationships: Don’t try to fix anyone. Figure out everything else on your own. Regarding alcohol: It will not fix your problems. Use in moderation. Regarding ice cream: See “alcohol.”
Regarding gratitude: Gratitude makes the world go ‘round. Don’t apologize when you mean to say thank you. Don’t say thank you when you mean to apologize. Regarding politics: Read the news. Have informed opinions. It’s okay not to know enough about a subject to have an opinion on it. Again, Facebook posts and hashtags mean nothing. Pick up the phone and call your representatives. And never, ever pass up an opportunity to vote. Regarding the future: Try to have absolute gratitude for what is ahead. Surround yourself with good people and be disciplined in what you love. Always be one of your top five best friends. Embrace the unknown. Expect nothing. Fear nothing. Godspeed. Mackenzie Karbon is a sophomore majoring in jazz performance. Here’s That Rainy Day, runs the first Thursday of each month.
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‘Counter info session’ does not represent conservatism March 21 was a very loud day in the Breezeway. Walking to class, I could hear the discussion at the “counter information session” to Islam Awareness Week. As the discussion By Joseph Krupar got heated, I found Contributing Columnist myself interested in how many university administrators were supervising the event. It is particularly disappointing that law enforcement had to be at this event – and many others throughout the week – to ensure peace. The two representatives for this “counter information session” had the right to hold the event but were misguided in how they went about treating the other side. Their statement for banning Islam in this country carries emotional hate directed at Muslim students at the university. The rash and illogical arguments of these representatives make it tougher for other conservatives to speak on campus. Let me state that the modern Conservative Party is welcoming to everybody on campus – regardless of religion. The session criticized one
segment of the American population, which contradicts the ideas on which this country was founded. In order to analyze theocracies that use religion to their own ends like those in the Middle East, we must also recognize other instances of this happening in different faiths – not just Islam – throughout history. Additionally, there is a difference between the policies and cultures of certain states and the faith of Islam as a whole. Islam and Christianity have teachings that everyone should read, but they also share a similar history of some followers subverting their sacred verses. It seemed, in my perspective, sanctimonious that the organizers of this event could criticize solely Islam. We should not criticize everyone who follows a religion of peace just because others commit evils prompted by their twisted understandings of it. They do not do it in the name of their belief but for the hatred in their hearts. The true followers of Islam, or any other religion, are good people who do not need to be attacked by an outside group wanting to score political points. The “counter information session,” while within constitutional rights, does not represent my views or the views of fellow conservatives. Joseph Krupar is a freshman majoring in political science.
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Ultra brings more harm than good to Miami
Drake’s mainstream appeal widens rap audience
By Nicole Macias Contributing Columnist
Ultra Music Festival is a hub for EDM, encouraging people from all over the world to travel to Miami each year. However, quite a bit of controversy has surrounded the festival in recent years. It has become less about supporting music and DJs and more about drug use and racy outfits. The massive, rowdy crowds along with the abundance of drugs and alcohol have put many attendees in danger. An event that used to be uplifting and celebratory is now an event people reconsider going to out of fear. Contrary to most of my peers, I am not the biggest fan of Ultra, mostly because of the reputation it has given the city I know and love. Ultra paints Miami and its residents as nothing more than a rave culture city, and people fail to see that our city is so much more than that. Miami is already known as a party city, but Ultra has magnified that image to the point where the wild behavior is all people see when Miami comes to mind. It’s no ordinary music festival, in that the music aspect has taken a backseat. These assumptions about party culture leave
very little room for more meaningful connections and experiences in Miami. This is fine for tourists who come, spend a couple of wild nights here and leave Miami behind when they return to reality. But the transience of this party city leaves residents in limbo, in an environment that capitalizes on superficial connections and a lack of authenticity. If Miami only prides itself on having the best parties, those who visit will think that is all we have to offer and never look beneath the surface. Events such as Ultra not only give Miami a raunchy reputation but also threaten the safety of attendees. Ultra does generate money for the city, but if people are leaving Ultra in ambulances, it might be time to prioritize wellbeing over revenue. No amount of money is worth people getting hurt. I am a strong supporter of the music industry, but recently Ultra has done more harm than good. We must speak up when these grave situations take place at Ultra in order to prevent further harm. The city of Miami owes it to its residents to provide a comfortable and sustainable concert environment so those visiting see that the city really cares about its people. It would greatly benefit both residents and tourists if this event ceased to operate, at least until the organizers can ensure the safety of attendees. Nicole Macias is a freshman majoring in English.
Drake dropped his new playlist “More Life” last week, and it was immediately successf ul in both popular and critic reviews. It set a record with 89.9 million streams in the f irst 24 hours on Apple Music. Drake has created such a large following by appealing By Ryan Steinberg Contributing Columnist to many different people to whom rap hasn’t necessarily always catered, such as women and Caucasians. It’s not like other rappers haven’t achieved mainstream success. Jay-Z, Eminem and J. Cole, to name a few, have gained large followings, but no rapper has reached the same level as Drake. Drake has become popular by modif ying rap to make it more compatible with a mainstream audience. His music incor porates multiple genres of music. This allows the listener to slowly acclimate to rap music. The primar y mainstream criticisms of rap have centered on its fast-paced style and misogynistic and violent lyrics. Drake does the exact opposite: instead of putting women down as sexual objects, his songs focus mainly on romance and love. Rather than lyrics that are too quick to follow, his songs of ten have slow and catchy chor uses. Romantic and catchy lyrics — mainstream listeners obviously eat this up. They don’t care that it’s a genre of music they would usually avoid. But Drake’s willingness to reinvent rap hasn’t gone without back lash. When Kendrick Lamar dropped a new song this week, rap insiders were quick to hail it as signif icantly better than “More Life.” This is a common theme, as many insiders feel Drake is not up to caliber compared to other rappers and has compromised the integrity of rap to gain popularity.
What these critics fail to understand is that Drake knows he is compromising the integrity of rap and doesn’t care. He strives to create good music, not good rap. His music has a little something for ever ybody, borrowing from the best par ts of multiple genres. Drake’s musical genius resides in the fact that he has found a formula that works and ref uses to conform to rap’s usual standards. Ryan Steinberg is a freshman majoring in political science.
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United States, North Korea nuclear policies will inevitably lead to conflict It has only taken approximately two weeks of Cold War-level tensions between the United States and North Korea for officials from each country to publicly pursue the development and deployment of nuclear arms. After North Korea By Elizabeth Strack launched four missiles into Contributing Columnist the sea near Japan, fueling already-high regional tensions and testing the patience of President Trump, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson responded on March 17 that America’s policy of “strategic patience” had reached its end and preemptive military action was “on the table” should
the regime continue testing the capabilities of its nuclear weapon program. North Korea, also under the rule of a belligerent leader with a short temper and looming inferiority complex, responded during an extraordinary news conference in Beijing, blaming the United States for the possibility of nuclear war and vowing that the nuclear testing program would continue, albeit now in self-defense. Diplomat Choe Myong-nam from Pyongyang reiterated that North Korea would pursue an unprecedented “acceleration” of its nuclear programs, including the development of “preemptive first-strike capability.” The diplomat’s comments serve to establish a nuclear weapons race between the two regimes. With both countries vowing preemptive, offensive military action, war is inevitable; it is now only a matter of which state organizes first. Based on the decisive
actions of several key players, we can project that perhaps the first major international conflict that Trump will face in office will be World War III, with the United States, South Korea and Japan against North Korea and China. The crux of the conflict would lie in Russia’s response. Given the current investigation into Russia’s role in the U.S. election, one can only imagine the depth to which corruption and conspiracy may unfurl. Continued missile tests indicate that North Korea is remaining true to its promise to speed up its weapons program, and that we can expect still more hostility to come should the new administration fail to reign in the temper of the commander-in-chief. Elizabeth Strack is a junior majoring in political science and English literature.
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Students attended Ultra Music Festival, a vibrant blend of flashing lights, visual effects and electronic music. The festival, held March 24-26, featured big-name music artists like DJ Snake, Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Major Lazer and Afrojack. As the hallmark event of Miami Music Week, the show draws EDM fans from all over the world. Next year’s performances, to be held March 23-25, will mark the festival’s 20th anniversary. Photos by Victoria McKaba and Hallee Meltzer
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WEEKEND WATCH PIZZA FESTIVAL The inaugural Ft. Lauderdale Pizza Festival is bringing all things cheesy to South Florida. Visit to celebrate one of the greatest foods ever made: pizza. There will be several different pizza varieties, along with craft beer, wine, lawn games, cooking demos and live music. A portion of the profit from ticket sales will go toward Feeding South Florida, a nonprofit organization giving food to the needy. For every $1 per ticket sale that is donated, six meals will be provided to those in need in South Florida. General admission tickets are $30 and include four pizza samples and eight drink samples. WHEN: 1-6 p.m. April 1
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At-home breakfast menu helps cure lazy Sunday mornings
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By Andreu Silverman Contributing Edge Writer
We’ve all been there: it’s Sunday morning, you went out the night before and you need something to get your day going. In these situations, a good diner breakfast reigns supreme. The formula for a good brunch is fluffy pancakes, a savory egg skillet and something healthy, like a chia pudding parfait, to offset the calories. All three of these recipes can be customized, so you’ll never get bored. With a little preplanning and elbow grease, you can make a meal that would put the best brunch joints to shame. It’s easier than it appears, and the overworked brunch cooks will thank you. The best part is that you don’t even need to put on pants – as long your roommates don’t mind, of course.
Banana Pancakes • 2 cups flour • 2 cups buttermilk • 3 eggs, separated • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 3 tablespoons butter, melted; plus some for cooking • Pinch of salt • Sliced bananas • Blueberries • Maple syrup
batter – don’t squash it down. As it cooks it’ll flatten out. Add the banana slices and blueberries into the batter. Don’t flip the pancakes until you see the edges start to brown and the batter stops bubbling. Once that happens, flip them and cook for a minute or so to allow the other side to turn golden brown. Serve warm with a pat of butter and maple syrup.
Egg Skillet with Chorizo and Potatoes • ½ bag Southern-style diced hash browns • 2 fresh Mexican chorizos, casings removed • 1 can roasted green chiles • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced • 1 pack cherry tomatoes, halved • 6 eggs Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Crumble chorizo into the pan and brown. Remove chorizo from the pan, reserving the rendered oil. Cook the onions and potatoes in the oil until the edges of the potatoes start to brown. Add the tomatoes, chiles and chorizo. Mix evenly and make 6 wells for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the wells and put the skillet in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes or until whites are set and egg yolks are runny.
MORNING MUNCHIES: This Egg Skillet is made with chorizo, potatoes, hash browns, chiles and tomatoes.
GRAB N’ GO: The Chia Pudding Parfait is a nutritious way to start your morning.
Note: If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, you can just make the hash in the pan and transfer it to a cake tin for baking.
Sift the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl. Melt the butter over low heat and mix in a separate bowl with buttermilk and egg yolks. • 1 ½ cups coconut milk Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt and pour in buttermilk mixture. • 4 tablespoons honey Mix until just incorporated. It’s okay if it’s a little • ¼ cup chia seeds lumpy. Overmixing will cause your pancakes to lose • Zest of 1 lime their airiness and come out gummy. • 1 cup cut berries Whip the egg whites until they foam and start • Almonds ggetting some volume. Fold into the batter. F Combine honey, coconut milk, zest and Once the batte batter is made, allow it to o rest in the Greek yogurt. fridge for a few minutes to let the baking powder and Stir in chia seeds and pour into container. acid from the buttermilk work their chemistry magic. Rest in the fridge for three hours until it’s set. Heat skillet or frying pan over medium heat. When ready to serve, top with chopped Add a knob of butter to grease the pan. almonds and berries or fruit of your choice. Once melted and bubbling, pour 1/3 cup of
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CAKEY TWIST: Banana Pancakes are a simple recipe to make when living in residential housing. Photos by Hunter Crenian
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Celebrate National Poetry Month with poetry festival events By Madelyn Paquette Staff Edge Writer
April is National Poetry Month, and there’s no better place to get in the writing spirit than Miami. The O, Miami Poetry Festival begins on the first of the month, with dozens of events almost every day. Don’t like poetry? Think again – you’ll have a blast at these unique (and mostly free) celebrations.
Singing in the Dark Times Singing in the Dark Times kicks off the festival with a meet and greet with local social justice organizations, poetry bus and beach picnic. • 6-10 p.m. April 1 • North Beach Bandshell • 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
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Love animals? Check out O, Doption Day, where if you adopt a pet from Miami-Dade Animal Services, a local poet will compose a new poem for you on the spot.
Exercise your body and brain at Day of Thrones, a poetry field day sponsored by The New Tropic, with Tug O, War and a Potato-Poetry Sack Race.
The festival has an event right on campus! The Miami Zine Fair will feature over 150 local artists, publishers and activists, as well as a symposium organized by UM’s Special Collections and live music.
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2 • Miami-Dade Animal Services • 3599 NW 79th Ave. Doral, Fla.
CultureFest Miami Held at HistoryMiami Museum, this event is fun for all ages. This folklife festival of food, music and culture is full of family fun. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 • History Miami • 101 W. Flagler Street, Miami
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 9 • Coral Reef Park • 7895 SW 152 Street, Palmetto Bay, Fla. • $5 registration fee (includes a team t-shirt)
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22 • The Lowe Art Museum • 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables
Lies Boys II Men Told Me Japanese Culture Night For a #TBT, head to Lies Boys II Men Told Me, where you can listen to the band’s greatest hits, drink complementary cocktails and have a chance to write your best ‘90s R&Binspired poetry. • 6-10:30 p.m. April 19 • Drinkhouse: Fire and Ice • 1672 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
For poetry that’s short and sweet, visit the Japanese Culture Night at the Kampong. Learn about haiku, take lessons in Japanese flower arrangement and sample food and cocktails. • 6:30-9 p.m. April 25 • The Kampong • 4013 Douglas Road, Miami
Edible Odes Contest Want a chance to test your own poetry skills? The Edible Odes Contest is still accepting submissions of 40 words or less until April 18. The winners’ reading will feature food trucks and complementary cocktails. • • • •
7-9 p.m. April 26 Vizcaya Village 3251 South Miami Ave., Miami Admission: $5
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Miami Hurricanes put on show at Pro Day in preparation for 2017 NFL Draft By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Sports Editor
Fifteen former University of Miami Hurricanes gathered on the Greentree Practice Fields one last time to show off their skills in the annual Pro Day. Quarterback Brad Kaaya, tight end David Njoku, wide receiver Stacy Coley and defensive back Corn Elder highlighted the list of draft-eligible UM prospects, each taking part in different sets of drills to try to impress NFL scouts. “We all know what we can do,” Elder said. “This was just another show on our home field, and we had to make a statement.” On a sunny afternoon, coaches and scouts from all 30 NFL teams – as well as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from the CFL – congregated around the sidelines to watch the UM talent going into this year’s draft, which is less than a month away. Among the coaches, one caught everyone’s eye. Five-time Super Bowl champion and New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick arrived in unusually casual attire, sporting a black collared-shirt, blue cargoshorts, sandals and a cap. He spent some time talking to Miami Assistant Coach Craig Kuligowski and watching the former Hurricanes go to work. “It was just an honor for him to come out here and watch us,” defensive back Rayshawn Jenkins said. “I went up and introduced myself, getting my name out there.” Kaaya completed passes from multiple sets at the 50-yard line, getting a chance to put his arm on display while throwing to an array of former teammates, including Njoku and Coley. He then put in work from the red zone, finding teammates from 20 yards out.
“Teams will be getting a guy that really understands football, who has the confidence to be able to function in their system, a guy with leadership and charisma,” Miami Coach Mark Richt said of Kaaya. Njoku, Coley and Elder impressed with their unofficial 40yard dash times. All three competed in shuttle and three-cone drills as well. “He is a player that has all kinds of ability, who isn’t even full grown yet,” Richt said of Njoku. “He has even more of an upside to him. He is gonna be a special player.” Jermaine Grace and Al-Quadin Muhammad, former Hurricanes who were dismissed before last season because of rule violations, also participated. A few current Miami players made their way to the field to watch and encourage their former teammates. “I kind of get nervous for them watching them go,” senior defensive lineman Trent Harris said. “I’ve been around them for three or four years, so they’re like family to me. Just watching them compete and go after the dream is pretty exciting.” Former UM athletes and current NFL players Lamar Miller, Artie Burns, Deon Bush, Travis Benjamin and Duke Johnson were all in attendance. Miami’s Pro Day participants, including Elder, said they are feeling good about their performances and are looking forward to what the future holds after the draft, which is set to take place from April 27-29. “I’m ready – we have been training forever,” Elder said. “I’m ready to see what’s next for me, see what team I go to, what city I’m gonna be in. I’m ready for the next chapter in life.”
Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor RUNNING PAST COMPETITION: Former UM defensive back Corn Elder (29) runs the 40-yard dash during Pro Day at the Greentree Practice Fields Wednesday afternoon.
Former Hurricanes who took part in Pro Day: DB Jamal Carter DB Adrian Colbert WR Stacy Coley DL Standish Dobard DB Corn Elder LB Jermaine Grace OL Danny Isidora DB Rayshawn Jenkins
QB Brad Kaaya WR Malcolm Lewis DL Al-Quadin Muhammad TE David Njoku P Justin Vogel FB Marquez Williams RB Joe Yearby
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Canes stumble late, fall to No. 9 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 3-0 By Josh White Senior Sports Writer
It was one of those nights for the Miami Hurricanes. They managed just two hits and struck out ten times, dooming their chances of upsetting the No. 9 Florida Gulf Coast Eagles. Despite UM starting pitcher Gregory Veliz playing a careerhigh 6.1 innings, the Hurricanes fell 3-0. V e liz (2-2) was cruising for Miami, but the righthander ran into some trouble in the seventh inning. After recording a f lyout deep to the left-field wall to open up the frame, Veliz surrendered a single to Marc Coffers. Miami Coach Jim Morris proceeded to pull the rookie after 101 pitches. Summoned from the bullpen was sophomore reliever Andrew Cabezas. Cabezas, who entered the game as one of the most reliable relievers for the Canes this season, faltered. The right-hander was erratic from the start, loading the bases with one out and paying the price. Back-to-back hits by Eric Gonzalez and Nick Rivera brought home three runs for the Eagles as they put up a crooked number in the seventh. Miami (11-14, 4-5 ACC) was held scoreless for the fifth time this season. The Canes entered the ballgame hitting just .211 and continued to struggle against the FGCU pitching staff. Although the Eagles made two errors, the Hurricanes were not able to capitalize. FGCU redshirt junior Mario Leon (3-1) fired seven shutout innings, striking out six and walking one.
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The Hurricanes have not had a postive recond since February 23
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Rigorous training program provides opportunity for variety of careers By Justin Solberman Contributing Sports Writer
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about an athletic trainer? For many people, it’s the person that tapes the twisted ankle of a star basketball player or stretches out a cramped-up linebacker. How hard can that possibly be? Well, that description doesn’t even scratch the surface of an athletic trainers responsibilities. March is National Athletic Training Month, so there couldn’t be a more perfect time to shine a light on athletic-training students, who are some of the hardest-working students at the University of Miami. Like trainers work out on the field, the athletic training (AT) program itself goes unnoticed because it is so small. Right now, there are 16 sophomores, six juniors, and eight seniors in the undergraduate program, making it one of the smallest at UM. These students are led in part by Kysha Harriell, the athletic training program director. Harriell has been at Miami for two decades, beginning as an intern in athletic training before moving up the ladder to graduate student, to full-time athletic trainer, and finally to her current role. “The curriculum and training is a blend of paramedic training, nursing and physical therapy,” Harriell said. Athletic training is set apart from those disciplines because AT students can become certified in their field right after obtaining an undergraduate degree. UM’s program is one of the best in the nation, demonstrated by the fact that 94 percent of Miami students pass the certification exam on their first try – 12 percent higher than the national average. More difficult than the exam is the path students must take to get there. Harriell calls athletic training the “unsung healthcare profession” because those who emerge from the three-year undergraduate program must be proficient in a wide range of disciplines. The list of what students must know includes anatomy, physiology, nutrition, therapy, psychology, orthopedic assessment and administration. That’s already a ton of knowledge, and that’s only half the list. Future athletic trainers need to know this information because they are the ones who will be providing care to ath-
letes from the time they are injured until their return to health. Thus, every single element of a patient’s health must be recognized by trainers. Students need over 1,000 hours of clinical work before they can get certified, so it’s common to see many students working at various sporting events across campus. AT students come back to campus on July 31 every year, a full three weeks before most students, to work with the Coral Gables Fire Department to get recertified in CPR and other emergency situation training. All this happens before graduation. After getting their bachelor’s degrees, many students stick around to get a master’s in physical therapy. So, how does all that work pay off for athletic trainers? Well, in short, handsomely. The students get to work in the Max Orovitz building, which houses its own professional training room, a room with training tables for handson learning in labs and a technologyequipped gym that can monitor various aspects of performance such as balance, force exertion and endurance. Students also have an inside track to getting jobs with professional teams since they get to spend three years working with the multitude of pro-caliber athletes who pass through Coral Gables on their way to the next level. Harriell highlighted a few students doing this work who are earning experience with professional sports franchises before graduating. Seniors Makaylah Heyward and Gabby Arancio became the first two women in UM history to be offered internships with the NFL last summer. Arancio worked with the Miami Dolphins, while Heyward got experience with the Carolina Panthers and the Minnesota Vikings. Heyward was also offered a yearlong position with the Vikings, which she will take before moving on to physical therapy school the following year. Another senior, Matt Collazo, has worked with three pro teams: the Panthers, the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is working in professional sports as a 21-year-old. Miami graduates’ success in this field is further proven just by taking a short look across the NFL and NBA. About a dozen teams from those two leagues boast at least one UM alum on their training staff. This includes the heads of staff for the Cleveland Cavaliers and defending champions the New
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CANES CARE FOR A CANE: Athletic training students aid Sebastian in the Hecht Athletic Center.
England Patriots. What if sports aren’t your cup of tea? There are opportunities for those individuals as well. Athletic trainers are needed in many professions besides sports. “Not all athletes wear jerseys,” Harriell said. Harriet said that some of her former students have worked in places such as Disneyland, NASA, UPS and FritoLay. The U.S. military has also begun to employ full-time athletic trainers. Dancers, postal workers and soldiers all face physical ailments just as basketball players do, so if a student wants to work in medicine but doesn’t want to be in a hospital all the time, athletic training is a potential career path. Athletic training is a three-year program, so any current freshman who is interested can begin without the stress of starting behind. If a student is interested but not enough to make it a major, there is also the option of receiving a minor in sports medicine, a broader program that can serve as a foundation for an advanced degree in the future. The program is an opportunity for students to launch their careers in sports and medicine. These unsung heroes do so much more than stretching hamstrings and splinting fingers.
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the first date or no sex until you’re official. Some even believe the person they’re dating won’t respect them if they “put out” too soon. Not only is this a harmful way of viewing sex, it’s also a bad habit if you feel chemistry with someone. Sex isn’t a currency to be earned, it’s a way of showing someone you’re attracted to them and are ready to be intimate. Whether this means waiting until you’re official or hooking up after meeting for the first time, it’s all up to you. Your body is your body. Dress down. If you purposely underdress when meeting up for a date, you might think you’re communicating an aura of mystery. In reality, your date is wondering if you even own a dress shirt. Don’t go out of your way to be the one who “does less.” Dress to the occasion like normal. You might even want to kick it up a notch. After all, first impressions are important.
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traditional gender roles today. Try “Going Dutch,” that is, splitting the bill 50/50. We’re all on a college budget, guys included, and the costs of bills, textbooks and that extra Guac at Chipotle adds up. Pay your way, or just remember to pick up the tab on your second date. Online dating is for people who can’t get a date in real life. For every one person who joins Tinder, there’s another person muttering, “Ugh, I’d never try online dating. I’m not a loser.” Yet, between class, work, internships and extracurriculars, it’s almost impossible to fit enough time in the day to go out and meet new people. Working in a few Tinder swipes or texts can be a lot easier than sitting alone at a bar for hours. If you haven’t already, give tech a chance. No sex on the first date. Some people set rigid rules for themselves, like no kissing on
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Dating can be fun and exciting, but it can also quickly turn into a complex set of rules and mind games. Truth is, there’s no secret rule book – the dating world is just as confusing as the rest of reality, and it’s time to for us to stop relying on old tips and tricks. Let’s dispel some common dating myths. Don’t text first. You might want to seem like the cool, distant type, but a simple “Good morning” text will remind someone you’re interested in that you care. College moves by quickly, and before you know it, that guy you were playing hard to get with might move on because he thought you weren’t interested. Text first, you’ve got nothing to lose. The guy should pay on the first date. Knock, knock – it’s 2017. In the past, the man paying the bill was part of courting a woman, but there’s no need to follow those
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THE MIAMI HURRICANE
March 30 - April 5, 2017
miami.edu/calendar Thursday, March 30 Last Chance for Yearbook Portraits BN t 4$ 4FDPOE 'MPPS The Ibis Yearbook will be taking yearbook portraits for inclusion in the 2017 yearbook. Underclassmen can take their portraits for free. Seniors, please visit www. ibisyearbook.com to schedule your portrait appointment!
HP Patio Jams presents: Mel Bryant QN t -BLFTJEF 4UBHF BOE 1BUJP Come out to the Lakeside Patio this Thursday for live music from Mel Bryant from 12:15-1:30pm!! There will also be a variety of local vendors on the patio for UBazaar!
USpeak Open Mic QN t 3BUITLFMMFS USpeak Open Mic Night is coming back to the Rat thursday evening at 7 p.m. The event is super casual, open to all students, and you can sign up to read something on the spot. We welcome performances of spoken word, prose or written poetry, and please limit to ONE page of written prose or one poem per reader. Bring your friends to the Rat and have a good time enjoying each other’s work
HP CaneStage Presents: Into The Woods!
*OTQJSFE CZ UIF #SPUIFST (SJNN 'BJSZ Tales, including Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine set out to create a story centering around the the moral struggles of these famous characters.
Commuter Week: Drive in Movie QN t 'PPUF (SFFO Commuter Week serves a dual purpose. It is our biggest fundraiser in which we raise money for the American Cancer Society, but it also gives commuters and residents the opportunity to integrate and feel like a part of the entire campus community. Some commuters feel that it is hard for them to feel like a part of the canes family because they do not get the traditional college experience. Through events such as the drive in movie we aim to help both commuters and residents feel welcome.
Haitian Culture Week: Planet Kreyol Pageant QN t 4$ #BMMSPPN &BTU During Haitian Culture Week, Planet Kreyol hosts a pageant where Haitian students at UM competes to become Ms./Mr. Planet Kreyol. This year our events falls on March 30th at 9 PM and there will be four girls competing in our pageant.
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Haitian Culture Week: Planet Kreyol- Kanaval
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HP CaneStage Presents: Into The Woods!
QN t $PTGPSE $JOFNB *OTQJSFE CZ UIF #SPUIFST (SJNN 'BJSZ Tales, including Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine set out to create a story centering around the the moral struggles of these famous characters.
HP CAC Presents: Passengers QN t $PTGPSE $JOFNB A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early. This a free screening hosted by the Cinematic Arts Commission at the University of Miami. UM Students will be given priority seating.
QN t 3PDL 1MB[B During Haitian Culture Week, Planet Kreyol hosts a series of event. This year we are hosting “Kanaval�---a Caribbean styled Carnival on The Rock. Our event falls on 'SJEBZ .BSDI BU QN
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Category 5 and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee are teaming up for UIF '*345 &7&3 4UVEFOU "UIMFUF 8FFL 8IBU EPFT UIBU NFBO *U NFBOT TUVdent-athletes and students get to hang out and bring out their most competitive side for a chance to see who’s the real athlete... ARE YOU READY? We’ve got food, friends, free stuff... you name it!
UM’s Relay committee and the American Cancer Society host the event to raise money for cancer research and cancer patients who are going through treatment. We celebrate survivors, remember those we have lost, and fight back against cancer. There will be games, food, and entertainment. This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Relay.� At Relay, we celebrate and remember everyone’s unique cancer story. It’s a time when friends, families, colleagues, and classmates come together to laugh, cry, and create lasting memories.
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