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‘MONEY MOT’ MAKES MOVE TO WNBA By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Sports Editor
On April 13, Adrienne Motley was selected as the 32nd pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. She was nervous during the draft, but now the anxiety is gone. She is ready to enter training camp and take the league by storm. University of Miami graduating senior Adrienne Motley was nervous watching the 2017 WNBA draft. She admits it. But after being selected as the 32nd pick in the draft by the Indiana Fever, the anxiety is gone, and Motley is ready to go. “I was nervous during the draft because I can’t control that, but I can control what I do on the court,” Motley said. “I have been playing basketball too long to be nervous about anything [on the floor].” The 5-foot-9 guard from Newport News, Virginia, is set to travel to Indiana April 20. She will work out and have physicals done over the weekend, start a week-long training camp April 23 and then wait to see if she makes the team.
“It’s the game I love, it’s just a bigger stage and I can get paid for it,” Motley said, smiling. “Just another game, just another practice. I just have to raise my game.” Motley watched the draft in the player lounge of the Watsco Center with her father, Adrian, best friend and trainer. After the announcement was made, she shared an emotional moment with her dad. Her dream had come true. “I hugged my dad, it was real intimate,” she said. “We have been through a lot, and I thanked him for everything he has done because I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for him and my mother.” Motley said she made sure her dad was there with her to watch the selection process because he has always had a way of keeping her calm. As the night went on, she repeatedly hit her head on him as she waited for her name to be called. He kept telling her, “You’re good, just calm down.” He stayed strong for his only child.
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UM hosts first ‘Religion Awareness Day’
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Off the cusp of Easter and Passover, the University of Miami hosted its first Religion Awareness Day in an effort to open dialogue among students practicing different religions. For Nidhi Patel, co-chair of the Standing Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Religion Awareness Day is the hopeful start of more interfaith dialogue. Patel has been working on interfaith dialogue since high school after being inspired by a man at her temple, who also worked to build community between religions. After he passed away, she was determined to bring the conversation to the undergraduate community. “Even back then I really didn’t realize the importance as much of learning about different faiths and religions as I do now,” said Patel. “I want students to
feel connected to these people so that they see them not as different faiths but students of the UM community coming together to showcase their religion. Right now, we have different pockets of faiths, and they’re doing their own activities, but there’s so much room for cooperation.” Patel, alongside committee co-chair Megan Lipsky, has been planning the event since last year. The event was a student initiative that came out of the standing committee created in summer 2016. “Spirituality sometimes gets a little bit of a back seat to all other things that we’re doing, so we have a very active chaplains association, and there’s a lot of diversity here at the university and it’s great to showcase that,” said Patricia Whitely, vice president for Student Affairs. Representatives for nine different faiths came together at the Rock to educate UM community members about their religions with the intention of debunking
any misconceptions placed on their respective beliefs. St. Bede’s, the campus Episcopal church on Stanford Drive, had a basket full of Easter eggs, filled with slips of paper with common questions about being Episcopalian. The Hindu Student Council debunked myths about the religion. The Muslim Students of UM (MSUM) had Ask-a-Muslim, during which students were able to ask Muslim students about their faith, similar to an event they hosted during Islam Awareness Week. The Sikh Student Group also attended, though not an official COSO-registered student organization. Several Sikh students banded together to host a turban tying event. Rabbi Lyle Rothman from Hillel attended the event and said he noted how little each religion knew about the others. “Just in my conversations with other people, I was made very well aware of how little as a group we all know about each
other’s religions,” Rothman said. “There’s a tremendous amount of hatred in this world today, and the most important thing is to interact with human beings on a human level.” Though Patel will be graduating this spring, she said she hopes for the eventual creation of a student-run Interfaith Council, which would promote cooperation among different faiths and religious groups. She and Lipsky have spoken about holding events like a Fast-A-Thon, using the common faith tradition of fasting to raise money for a charity. For Rothman, Religion Awareness Day is hopefully the beginning of many more opportunities for different faiths and traditions on campus to unite. “To not just share about our particular faith traditions but to be able to learn together, laugh together, eat together and ultimately to grow together to help heal this fractured world that we live in,” Rothman said.
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Muslim students express longstanding need for designated center and religious leader By Isabella Cueto News Editor
Muslim students at the University of Miami share some everyday struggles, like getting caught washing their feet in a bathroom sink on campus before attending prayers as part of a traditional ablution ritual. Or watching the dining hall staff handle another student’s ham sandwich and having to find another halal-friendly meal station. Or having the student organization move spaces each year around the constant construction on campus because they don’t have a designated religious center. With each class of students in Muslim Students of the University of Miami (MSUM), it’s almost routine to ask administration, “Why don’t we have a chaplain? What ever happened to that Islamic Student Center we wanted?” “A lot of what we know about it has been passed on from other students,” said junior Aaisha Sanaullah about the proposed center, which has yet to be built. The story goes back to the 1950s, when the university dedicated plots of land to organizations and fraternities in order to develop student life. The one catch was that if the organization stopped using the land to serve the student body, the university could take the land back – a reverter clause. In the 1980s, the university set aside land for a Muslim student center and, like the other religious organizations, it was the responsibility of the stu-
dents to raise the money and build on the land. Under the guidance of Moeiz Tapia, the advisor to the Muslim student organization at the time, and with the help of an Islamic Student Center (ISC) Board, William Butler and Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Whitely, there was a big push to raise money. The board raised about $500,000 to design the building and hired renowned architect Gulzar Haider, who then presented three designs to the board. The approved design featured specific units for different activities and a covered breezeway. Haider, the current School of Architecture dean at Beaconhouse National University in Lahore, Pakistan, still thinks fondly of his time working on the ISC. Haider described the ISC project as an opportunity to achieve “an architecture worthy of the American spirit of freedom and refined Abrahamic spirituality” in an email. The total project was estimated to cost $5 million to $6 million in 2001. The cost of the building, the maintenance endowment and the funds for programming and staff all had to be raised independently of the university. When former President Donna Shalala came to UM in September 2001, she vowed her support, writing letters to donors and making the Islamic Student Center project a university priority. The administration even sweetened the deal for donors by counting a donation to the ISC project as a donation to the first Momentum campaign that launched in 2003.
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Yet Shalala, the fundraising powerhouse behind the university’s biggest capital campaigns, couldn’t make it work. The community didn’t back the project. “I’ve never run into a brick wall like this,”Shalala said. “I’m good at raising money. We just fell really short ... it just failed.” There were obvious hurdles, such as a scarcity of large Islamic institutions in Miami and the strict Coral Gables building code, but an unprecedented event would overshadow those hurdles: Sept. 11, 2001. “That became an issue after 2001,” said Shihab Asfour, associate dean for academics in the College of Engineering and advisor to MSUM. “The flow of money is not there because people were worried they would be accused of sponsoring terrorism.” The funds that had been coming from the Middle East and from Muslim families in South Florida froze, and the project halted. Though the 9/11 attacks shook the campus, Shalala said the failure of the project was a result of many factors. “I arrived that September, but we tried the year after that and the year after that,” Shall said. “It wasn’t just that. I’m really sad about it.” As an Arab-American, Shalala felt the need to support the Muslim community at UM in a particularly vulnerable time. After 9/11, the Muslim students got a suite space so they wouldn’t be praying on a patch of grass outside, like they had in years prior. Since then, the students have been moved from building to building, sometimes creating makeshift prayer spaces closer to the center of campus, such as setting up mats in the back of the second floor of the library. “It’s a struggle and it’s not really anyone else’s fault; it’s just unfortunate,” Sanaullah said. By now, the original plots of land have been transformed into buildings and parking garages. If the students still wanted to create the ISC, they would need to find land off-campus, a challenge, considering many observant Muslims pray up to five times a day and many students don’t have their own transportation. “At this point in time, it’s not something that we’re going to pursue,” Whitely said.
Rendering courtesy Gulzar Haider
The ISC would be an even more ambitious project to undertake now, when the total cost may be double the $9.2 million it would have cost in 2007 and the Coral Gables geography is becoming increasingly cramped with expensive new construction. It is no longer a university priority, but MSUM alumni like Micelli Bianchini still consider it worthwhile. “I think that this building is important enough to cut through all the bureaucracy,” Bianchini said in a phone interview. Bianchini was one of the key student proponents of the project when he started at UM in 2006. He met with university administrators and breathed new life into the idea of the ISC, but that faded again when he graduated in 2011. “I think the ideas and relationships created from just this one building can work to solve a lot of problems in the Muslim community,” Bianchini said. The university has invested money in modifying a suite in the LaGorce building across from the architecture school. The space will have an open area for prayer and is expected to be ready for move-in by the fall. The last thing missing is a chaplain, for which MSUM members say they are most hopeful. The chaplain, a designated imam salaried by an outside organization or seminary, would serve
not only as a spiritual guide and teacher for the students but as a campus leader. “At the end of the day, we’re still students and there are questions we can’t answer,” said freshman Qismat Niazi, a California-born child to Afghan parents. A chaplain would create more interfaith dialogue with leaders of other religious organizations and foster the congregation of Muslim students by creating consistency. Having one place and one leader would make the Muslim experience on campus much more “seamless,” Sanaullah said. Instead of finding local imams to visit campus for events and services, Muslim students at UM could have “someone who is our own.” A chaplain could also help the handful of students on the MSUM executive board who try to organize programming. “Someone to help us shoulder the responsibility because, especially in the last year, with the political climate, a lot of people have been reaching out to MSUM,” Sanaullah said. Sanaullah and Niazi tabled at the Rock for “Religion Awareness Day” April 19. As they answered questions from student passersby, they realized just how helpful it could be to have an authority figure on campus to answer the tough questions and educate students who are ignorant about Islam. “So many simple things can be clarified by a two-minute conversation,” Niazi said.
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Bike club offers tune-up services, cycling trips for riders of all skill levels By Rachel Hilt Contributing News Writer
Since fall 2016, the UM Bicycle Club, or UBike, has provided students the opportunity to serve the campus community while also participating in an environmentally friendly activity. Composed of 15 to 20 students who share a passion for cycling, the student organization sets up free tune-up stations at the Rock or the Breezeway to assist other students with mechanical problems. Since its inauguration, members have helped around 60 students. Club President Allen Liu plans to take the repair station to remote areas, including homeless shelters. With a $500 social innovation grant the club received from the Butler Center, Liu wants to set up shop outside the shelters at least three times a semester. The club not only provides services to other cyclists but also hosts regular rides to two main destinations in Miami-Dade: Key Biscayne and
Deering Estate. Each ride can be between 20 to 40 miles long depending on the route they decide to take. The club is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cyclists. “Our goal is to appeal to all the facets: the hard riders, the casual riders and everyone who commutes,” said long-distance cycler Kawan Amelung. So far the club’s method for recruitment has been word-of-mouth, mentioning it to anyone with a bicycle. The bike club plans to appeal to members who do not currently own bikes as well. Should they receive more funding, they plan to purchase club bikes that students can borrow for rides. The bike club has been a great way to bring people together and to participate in an environmentally friendly and healthy form of exercise, Liu said. “We see a lot of people who ride to class and we see a lot of people who ride recreationally,” said Liu. “The bike repair program really brings everyone together.”
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Student organization award renamed for ‘unsung hero’ David Lin By Marcus Lim Assistant News Editor
The unsung hero award at the annual Student Organization Award Recognition (SOAR) ceremony recognizes a student who consistently goes above and beyond for their organization without recognition. The award itself was renamed to commemorate a student who embodied that, David Lin. Lin, who died of leukemia in January, was considered the unsung hero of the Committee on Student Organizations (COSO), who host the SOAR awards. Lin was involved in tirelessly helping the organization without needing any acknowledgement and would have been the vicechair of the committee this year. COSO Chair Antonella Valdivia said David Lin was one of her closest friends and knew she had to do something to memorialize his contributions to COSO. “He had the qualities of an unsung hero and he wasn’t recognized before he passed away, so I just really wanted to do something that would allow him to be recognized forever,” she said. The 2017 David Lin Unsung Hero Award went to senior Lauren Rodriguez, who is heavily involved in Student Government (SG), Greek
Award Recipients • Sustainable Program of the Year - “Rescue a Reef” : Scuba Club • Excellence in Programming: Community Outreach - Engineers Without Borders: “Dominican Republic and Ecuador International Projects” • Excellence in Programming: Cultural - Indian Students Association: “Diwali Show” • Excellence in Programming: Religion and Spirituality -Hammond-Butler Inspirational Concert Choir: “Monthly As We Worship Services and Carry the Love Tour” • Excellence in Programming: Performance Chinese Students and Scholars Association: “6th Lunar New Year Celebration” • Excellence in Programming: Academic, Honorary & Professional - Biomedical Engineering Society: “Industry Night” • Excellence in Programming: Awareness/ Social Action - National Organization for Women: “International Women’s Day(s)” • Excellence in Programming: Best Week Ever! - Homecoming Executive Committee: “Homecoming 2016 ‘Make Your Move’” • Excellence in Programming: Media & The Arts - Art for Kids: “A Variety of Volunteering, Fundraising, and Artistic Events” • Excellence in Programming: Special Interest Cinematic Arts Commission: “Oscars Week”
Life and Homecoming Executive Committee (HEC). She was also crowned 2017 Greek Week’s Greek Goddess. Rodriguez said she was “shocked” to receive the award and was honored that the award was named after Lin, with whom she was close. She said that, in the beginning, she could never tell him apart from his twin brother, Rick Lin. “I got very emotional; it was special especially since this award was dedicated to him,” Rodriguez said. “He was always funny and lighthearted, so it’s a quality we share. I’m just happy to be recognized for something.” Rick Lin knew that the award would be named after his brother and approved of the decision when Valdivia approached him about it. “David was really involved, he did so much for COSO,” Rick Lin said. “It’s nice that they named it after him.” The SOAR awards, which recognize the best COSO-registered organizations, students and advisers in various categories, awarded a total of 23 awards on April 18. “SOAR is one big thank you to everyone for doing what they do; student organizations are the life of the campus and they are so important,” Valdivia said. “It’s only fitting that we have an award ceremony that is really glamorous to rec-
• Collaborative Program of the Year - Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos, Salta Craze: “Week of Cuban Culture: Salsa and Chips” • Program of the Year - Council of International Students and Organizations: “International Week 2016: The Local Experience” • Rising Member of the Year - Agustin Granda: La Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos • First Year Leadership Award - Jasmine Shah: Delta Sigma Pi • Senior Legacy Award - Sophie Braga de Barros: TEDxUMiami & Hurricane Productions • Advisor of the Year Award - Kristin Pongé: Council of International Students and Organizations • Student Leader of the Year Award - Nicole Katz • FCS Organization of the Year Award - Scuba Club • New Organization of the Year Award - Girl Up and Speak What You Feel • Rising Organization Award - African Students Union • Organization of the Year Award - Council of International Students and Organizations (COISO) Category 5 • Spirit Award - Category 5 • The David Lin Unsung Hero Award - Lauren Rodriquez
ognize them. And, unlike the Oscars, there was no mix-up, we would always double check.” It was a special night for COISO president Rick Lin. The international organization was took home three awards: organization of the year, program of the year and advisor of the year. “We were shaking,” Lin said. “COISO hasn’t won anything in so long, and it’s great to see all the hard work pay off.” The student of the year award went to senior Nicole Katz. She was nominated last year and wasn’t sure if she would receive it this year. “It was very unexpected, all the other nominees were unbelievable,” Katz said. “It feels great to be acknowledged for everything I did the last four years, and I couldn’t have done it without the people I worked with.” Katz is heavily involved on campus. She is in Iron Arrow, Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos (FEC), SG, Chi Omega sorority, president of Rho Lambda honor society and a tour guide in the President’s 100. Katz credits her love for the university as her motivation to be so involved on campus. “If I am not in a meeting until 10 at night, it is not a normal day,” Katz said.
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Use Earth Day to appreciate the natural beauty of campus When executed properly, a nighttime walk through the Arboretum with your friends can be the high point of any week. Thoreau himself said, “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” Take his advice. The Arboretum is the perfect place to take in the sweet aroma of the fresh grass, and maybe you’ll end up so refreshed that you’ll feel taller and higher than even the trees. Lake Osceola rivals the Arboretum in its beauty. The campus lake is at its best after dusk, when the fountain is turned off and the cool Miami night descends. Feel free to drag a chair from outside of Hecht to the edge of the lake and take in the calm of the water. As campus gets quieter and the foot traffic slows, you can sit and marvel at the crystal clear reflection of the SAC. Every once in a while a fish will flop or a duck will waddle around, and you will feel in sync with the
thriving campus wildlife. This process is always more meaningful with some quality buds. And if the on-campus nature loving gets you hungry, Outtakes is thankfully open 24/7 these days. Years from now, you will no longer be able to experience the nature that South Florida has to offer. You don’t want to have an ounce or a half-ounce or a gram of regret. This Earth Day, or “Four-Twenty-Two,” should serve as a reminder that the Earth is beautiful, worthy of both conservation and enjoyment. So go outside to experience nature, it will be much more worthwhile than spending the evening in a freshman dorm or a hot car. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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Venezuelaʼs decline shows failure of Maduroʼs government, American media In the aftermath of the renewal of mass protests in Venezuela, a failing state that each day finds itself stumbling closer toward complete anarchy, one can’t help but feel powerless when reports of tear gas By Israel Aragon Bravo flooding the streets of Staff Columnist Caracas make headlines across the world. Accounts of protesters being beaten or killed reinforce the tragic and oft-suppressed narrative of the downtrodden Venezuelan worker. In the city of Barquisimeto, a mother must cope with the unimaginable pain of burying her 13-year-old son after he was shot dead in the middle of a protest. Another life lost at the hands of a hopelessly autocratic government led by a man who would be quick to dismiss the embattled protesters as right-wing extremists or “bourgeois parasites,” as he has frequently put it.
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This Saturday is Earth Day, a holiday dedicated to the celebration of environmental protection. The holiday should preach not only natural conservation but also appreciation. We live in a beautiful world, and UM students have the opportunity to love and help the environment around us. Let’s be blunt about this: nature is amazing when consumed with family and friends. The best way to stay green is to make it a joint effort, passing around the enthusiasm with the people and the planet you love. On campus, there are many places that you and your friends can go to enjoy the natural beauty that the South Florida climate has to offer. Let’s get this rolling. The John C. Gifford Arboretum is a dazzling area on campus. The cover of the trees provides a tranquil privacy of which even Henry David Thoreau would be jealous.
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President Nicolás Maduro’s insensitivity has drawn international attention to the true challenges facing Venezuela: dangerously high crime rates, political corruption on an unprecedented scale, skyrocketing inflation rates and lack of essential goods and resources. UNIVEN, the University of Miami’s Venezuelan Student Association, has responded by collecting funds and medicines for those most deeply affected by the ongoing crisis. The association has also made efforts to keep the student body informed by setting up a table bearing the Venezuelan flag in the breezeway and distributing pamphlets detailing the country’s current state of affairs. Normally, this would be the part where I unequivocally condemn the harsh, draconian polices of Nicolás Maduro and call for his immediate removal from office. However, recently, I have noticed a stunning and uncomfortable trend of Venezuelans like myself condemning the Bolivarian Revolution with limited coverage from American mainstream media. The fact is that Venezuelans have been condemning the Bolivarian Revolution since 1999, when late President Hugo Chávez took
the reins of power and led the country’s people into a troubled abyss of chaos and suffering. And yet, I have seen very little talk of Venezuela’s rapid decline on networks such as CNN, CBS, ABC or Fox News. Meanwhile, the BBC has run half-hour documentaries that highlight the most important aspects of Venezuela’s ongoing crisis. Incessant condemnations serve no purpose if they aren’t being broadcast by large media networks, and mainstream media’s self-indulgent tendencies relegate the struggles of the Venezuelan people to a side story and diminish the efforts of groups like UNIVEN. The reality is that the people of Venezuela need help from the rest of the world to be able to feed their children and walk safely at night without fear of violence. Each day, Venezuelans lose more of their democracy, rendering them incapable of resolving the situation on their own as Maduro’s government continues to stall free and fair elections. This is the reality to which the people and media networks of the world must open their eyes. Israel Aragon Bravo is a sophomore majoring in psychology.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR I was delighted to read about Ms. Paquette’s positive experience at the Lowe last Thursday (Lowe After Hours combines social justice, carbs at Feminist Pizza Party 4.0). I will confess, however, to being disappointed by her lead (“Let’s face it, a trip to the art museum reminds most of us of dull elementary school field trips during which we counted the minutes until lunch.”) As the Lowe’s Director and Chief Curator, I think it’s important to debunk the myth of art museums as musty, old and boring. Right now at the Lowe, for example, you can enjoy works by some of the world’s most important contemporary artists, including Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol. You can also see Renaissance masterpieces on loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, masterworks from Asia and Africa, an entire wing devoted to stunning works of 20th- and 21st-century glass art, and remarkable photographs of Black male Dandies from across the globe. The art we have on view, whether part of our permanent collection or featured in the dozen or so temporary exhibitions we mount each year, is accompanied by a dynamic range of programs. This includes
our monthly Lowe After Hours, which is designed with students in mind and features refreshments, music, and opportunities to explore our galleries at your own pace. We have a full calendar of events for all to enjoy so I invite you to explore our website and, most importantly, to experience the Lowe for yourself. In particular, I welcome you to the upcoming opening of our new studentcurated exhibition, “Fish Tales: Stories and Legends from the Deep,” next Thursday, April 20, 7-9 pm (as with all of openings and major events, refreshments will be served.) I guarantee your visit will not be dull and you will definitely not be counting the minutes to lunch! Sincerely, Dr. Jill Deupi Jill Deupi, J.D., Ph.D. Beaux Arts Director and Chief Curator Lowe Art Museum
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CULTURE
Netflixʼs ʻ13 Reasons Whyʼ portrays dangerous glorification of suicide Warning: This column discusses the premise of the new Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” and contains mild spoilers. By Annie Cappetta I suggest Senior Columnist you continue reading despite spoilers to save the time, self-loathing and hopelessness that come from watching this series. I absolutely loathe “13 Reasons Why.” Based on Jay Asher’s young adult novel of the same name, the series revolves around Hannah Baker, a teenage girl who commits suicide. Instead of leaving a note for her parents, she leaves a box of 13 tapes containing the “reasons” why she killed herself. Each tape is dedicated to an individual in her life who she believes personally
contributed to her death. Those people are then instructed to listen to all the tapes and hear how they “killed Hannah Baker.” It sounds like a fascinating premise. For whatever gruesome reason, premature death sparks curiosity and intrigue in many people, even when that death is caused by such an indescribably horrific event as suicide. This is a disgusting part of the human psyche that is always seeking to assign reason to death. Instead of using art to elevate our culture from these base instincts, this show chose to feed right into that disgusting curiosity. The author uses rape, car accidents and suicide as plot devices. The treatment of this subject matter is frightfully immature, favoring black and white “justice” over any mention of mental illness or depression. Trauma is, of course, a risk factor for depression, but it does not directly cause suicide. It concerns me that, as a culture, not only do we see this as
an acceptable way to portray such events, but we also collectively decided it was the next trendy thing to watch together. Sweet, bingeworthy television, like candy and donuts. Unlike many other shows that have dealt with suicide and depression in a more realistic and healthy way – I’d recommend FX’s “You’re the Worst,” or the Australian show “Please Like Me” – this show fails to use its platform to prevent suicide. It does not include a warning with information about suicide hotlines at the beginning or end of episodes like other shows do. Instead, it graphically depicts the planning and mechanisms of the suicide, with no afterthought. The most despicable aspect of the show is that there are kids and adults out there who are contemplating or have attempted suicide and are watching this series. Instead of using the platform to build useful conceptual barriers against suicide, the series instead
portrays a young heroine going out in a flame of glory and getting the vindication she wanted. Aside from the fact that “vindication” is not typically something on the minds of depressed and suicidal people, it simply glorified her death. Everyone I’ve heard from who has watched it said it put them in a darker place at the end – most of them healthy adults. Copy-cat suicides are a real phenomenon. This show is not appropriate for children to watch, nor is it safe for people with suicidal thoughts. It is simply abhorrent for healthy adults to enjoy such a problematic depiction of mental illness. If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can help at 1-800-273-TALK. Annie Cappetta is a junior majoring in ecosystem science and policy and political science.
POLITICS
Lessons from World War I, 100 years later O n e h u n d r e d years ago this month, the United States officially declared war on the German Empire and By Drew Maggelet entered the Contributing Columnist First World War. Although the conflict was short, it had a profound impact on American foreign policy. The war was the first major U.S. intervention in a predominantly European conflict and the first major instance of using foreign intervention to fight for democracy worldwide. However, the hope for a peaceful era faded as
dictators once again rose to power. Though not many Americans remember it as well as they might World War II, the first war still provides lessons that can be used in American foreign policy. Waging war came at an immense cost: countless human lives. Although the war only lasted a year and a half for America, the United States lost 117,000 people over the course of the war. Though the cause was idealistic, it still meant thousands of people would never set foot on American soil again. In addition, thousands more came back injured and psychologically damaged forever. There is no such thing as a cheap war, and there are always costs beyond the monetary price of war.
The war also required extensive planning. Before entering World War I, the United States had a clear plan of what it wanted to do and how it was going to meet those goals. Strategic preparedness helped the U.S. military focus on the goals at hand. The United States has succeeded in military interventions when it has had a clear plan of entry and exit. The United States had a plan for entry and exit in World War II. The United States had a plan for entry and exit in the 1991 Gulf War. Finally, the United States had a plan for entry and exit in the Balkans during the 1990s. When we have had open objectives and unclear exits, chaos ensued. Although we had an objective during the Iraq War, we did not have an exit strategy. Failure
to prepare led to a whirlwind of consequences in Iraq. Planning and preparation is key in any intervention the United States undertakes. These are not the only lessons WWI has to offer, but they are some of the most important. As we weigh intervention in Syria and North Korea, it is important to keep these things in mind as we proceed. It is easy to look at a situation with idealistic eyes and demand action, but there are human costs and unforeseen consequences to largescale military interventions. Drew Maggelet is a senior majoring in Political Science.
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TUFAAN
FUSION FAMILY: Tufaan, known for performing with a Hindi-American fusion style, won first place at the University of Iowa’s Gathe Raho competition.
A cappella groups Above the Keys, BisCaydence, Tufaan, The 18th Notes comprise diverse, strong vocal scene at UM By Madelyn Paquette Staff Edge Writer
With four groups on campus, a cappella at UM is thriving. Above the Keys, BisCaydence, Tufaan and The 18th Notes are packed with incredible vocalists, all skilled enough to fill in for the instruments and accompaniment that a cappella does without. But while a cappella needs technical precision, it also requires a sense of fun. Fortunately, the four groups comprising Voices of UM are abundant with talent in both aspects. Although all the groups are shaped by the style of a cappella performance, each has an individual niche which makes it unique. Tufaan focuses on Hindi-American fusion, while The 18th Notes, which is affiliated with Hillel, celebrates Jewish heritage through song. BisCaydence performs co-ed pop and Above the Keys is UM’s only all-male a cappella group. The groups have kept busy with performances both on and off campus. When not traveling to competitions, BisCaydence has performed with the Vanderbilt Melodores and the FIU HeatBeats, and the group also held its third-annual Halloween BoosCaydence concert last year. Tufaan has performed for the Indian Student Association and at UM’s annual Scholarship Donor Luncheon. All four groups performed together at Patio Jams last semester, and they will come together one last time for a send-off concert in April. Members of BisCaydence have a few exciting opportunities on the horizon. “We are actually working on recording our first album this upcoming week, which is really exciting for us,” said Maura Gergerich, a fifth-year architecture major in her third year with BisCaydence. “We are also thrilled that we will be opening for Jay Leno in the Au Rene Theatre in Broward on April 6.” On the a cappella circuit, Tufaan has competed in Dallas, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Boston, and the group’s first-place win at the University of Iowa’s Gathe Raho competition secured Tufaan’s spot in the All-American Awaz competition April 22 in New York. Above the Keys, The 18th Notes and BisCaydence all performed at the International Competition for
Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals in Gainesville, Florida, where BisCaydence placed second, earning a spot in the semifinal round in Athens, Georgia. “It’s the big one from ‘Pitch Perfect,’” explained sophomore political science major and second-year member of BisCaydence Maia Mulcahy. Although the groups take a cappella seriously, the members all spoke highly of the tight-knit friendships they had formed within the groups. “By far my favorite part of being on this team is the family environment we’ve been able to cultivate,” said sophomore pre-med major and two-year Tufaan member Ramya Radhakrishnan, who is also a cocaptain of the team. “At the end of the day, I get to perform, travel and make memories with 15 of my best friends, and that’s an experience I can’t imagine college without.” “We all work really well together, and there’s nothing else that I’ve been a part of before that’s like it,” Mulcahy said. “Even though there are 21 members, it feels like each one of us contributes something unique to the group’s success. That sense of community can be hard to find, and I’m glad I found it.” “The ability to perform with people you love who support each other is an amazing feeling,” Gergerich said. For many of the members of UM’s a cappella groups, the experience has been life-changing. “When I came to UM, I had absolutely no intention of joining an a cappella group and had to be coerced by a friend to audition,” Mulcahy said. “It’s funny to look back on how I got involved in it because I think that BisCaydence has been one of the defining parts of my college career so far.” “A cappella is definitely a lot cooler than most people imagine,” Radhakrishnan said. “Definitely ‘like’ Voices of UM on Facebook to learn more about each group, and come to our End of the Year concert to hear us all perform our sets.” Keep up with Tufaan, BisCaydence, Above the Keys and The 18th Notes on Facebook and Youtube. To hear the Voices of UM come together live, head to the End of the Year Concert April 27. Time and location to be determined.
Photo courtesy Amanda Crowley
ABOVE THE KEYS
GUYS IN TIES: Above the Keys serves as the campus’ only all-male a cappella group. Photo courtesy Above the Keys
BISCAYDENCE
TOP POP: BisCaydence, a co-ed pop a capella group, placed second in the International Competition for Collegiate A Cappella quarterfinals in Gainesville, Florida. Photo courtesy BisCaydence
18TH NOTES
HYMNS OF HERITAGE: The 18th Notes, affiliated with Hillel, celebrate Jewish culture through song. Photo courtesy The 18th Notes
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COLORFUL COLLAB: A performer displays a light show at the Rainbow Rager event hosted by the University of Miami LGBTQ Student Center and Rainbow Roundtable April 13 at the Lakeside Patio. The month of April is Campus Pride Month and the event was hosted as a celebration. The party was put together by a collective of UM departments and undergraduate/ graduate student organizations dedicated to addressing LGBT issues of inclusion, empowerment, visibility, education, advocacy, intergroup engagement, programming and outreach across various populations and interests. Matt Bernanke // Staff Photographer
WEEKENDWATCH MIAMI BASH 2017 Alex Sensation is bringing some of Latin music’s most popular artists to the AmericanAirlines Arena for MIAMI BASH 2017. Alex Sensation will team up with another DJ, Jammin Johnny Caride, to play mixes with great artists, and guests like Don Omar, J Balvin, Farruko and Gente de Zona will be at the event. The night will be a great way to experience the Latin culture for which Miami is so well-known. Tickets start at $59.
“AIDA” The Broward Center for the Performing Arts will host showings of Elton John and Tim Rice’s Grammy Award-winning musical, “Aida.” Labeled as a “timeless love story,” “Aida” tells the story of Nubian princess Aida and Egyptian princess Amneris and their love of soldier Radames. With music from Elton John and a plot for the ages, “Aida” provides a moving, romantic and exhilarating experience. Tickets are $47-60, but students can purchase tickets for $25 if they order in advance.
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COMEDY TAKEOVER Once featured on Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible” as a struggling business, Gigi’s Music Café has taken advice given by the show and improved on its menu, venue and events. As such, it is hosting a Comedy Takeover, with comedians such as Michael Cintron, John Gregory, Hanz Rivero and host May Durand. Admission and drinks are free for the evening, and there will be special deals on the “American food with a twist” menu.
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2017 TASTE OF MIAMI Hosted by Chef Adrianna Calvo, Taste of Miami brings delicious food from Miami to the table. There will be samples from local Miami restaurants, a selection of craft beers and cooking competitions. The event takes place at Marlins Park and is for guests over the age of 21. General admission costs $75.
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8:30-11:30 p.m. April 21
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Adrienne Motley was the Hurricanes’ leading scorer for all four of her seasons at the U.
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After getting drafted by Indiana Fever, Adrienne Motley eager to take on the WNBA By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Sports Editor
Another influential person for Motley was Miami Coach Katie Meier, who Motley says has been a “key point” in her career at UM. Meier has always been a good communicator, always telling her what she needs to hear, Motley said. They have shared such a special relationship throughout the past four years that Motley said Meier’s congratulatory message was just more of the same. Meier has said Motley keeps a lot in and isn’t very emotional, but, little by little, the UM Sports Hall-of-Fame head coach got more and more out of her star guard, especially after a tragic moment earlier in 2017. “After my grandfather died, I opened up a little more,” Motley said. “[Coach Meier] really helped me out in that situation. Actually, I heard the news in her office, so she saw a side of me that people haven’t seen. She has just always been there. I don’t open up to a lot of people, but she always seems to get what she needs out of me.” Motley said UM Sports Hall-of-Fame Assistant Coach and former Hurricane and WNBA player Octavia Blue, who was drafted No. 15 in 1998, was instrumental in the draft process and throughout Motley’s career at Miami. Motley has consistently gone to Blue to ask her questions and has always taken the answers to heart. “As a coach in our program, we like to have that open relationship,” Blue said. “From the day that she stepped on campus, and she came in the same year I did, I was here for her when she had a bad day. After helping her, I think she just respected what I did throughout my career. She didn’t always like what I had to say, sometimes I had to say some tough things, but she used all the resources she had.” This past season, Motley passed Blue on Miami’s all-time scoring list to obtain sole possession of the sixth spot. She said
Hunter Crenian // Senior Photographer
GRINDING FOR GLORY: Senior women’s basketball guard Adrienne Motley (23) throws up the “U” in the gym at the Watsco Center Tuesday afternoon. Motley was selected 32nd overall by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA draft last Thursday night.
surpassing Blue was a goal and that she has always been chasing after the former Hurricane. Getting drafted was another goal as Motley continues to follow in Blue’s shoes. “She had this little photo of me during my playing days and had printed the number that she needed to pass me on the page,” Blue said with a laugh. “She had it on her locker. I would joke around with her and tell her, ‘You know it gets tougher year after year.’ I always knew she would pass me but I gave her crap to motivate her.” Blue says Motley has had a stellar career at the U and is proud of her achieving her ultimate dream. She spoke about giving Motley advice as she prepares to go up against the best of the best.
“Listen, you have to go in there and play your guts out,” Blue said. “This is another level, keep yourself positive. This is the pros, it’s a different mentality. You have to keep yourself motivated and focused.” Motley is eager to play at the next level and is looking forward to going up against some of the athletes she grew up idolizing. “I used to love Candice Dupree,” Motley said. “I was kind of excited because they sent a roster with all the phone numbers and I saw her number, and I’m like, ‘Dang, I used to love this lady.’ Now I’m about to see her in a couple days.” When asked about her objectives for the WNBA, Motley said she just has to do
what she can do to stay consistent and be a great player in the league. Before leaving, she reflected on her four years at UM and showed pride in what she was able to accomplish. “I just feel special and blessed,” Motley said. “Not many people have done the things that I’ve done in this program. Not many people get drafted every year. Just to be picked into that small batch of people, I’m just so grateful to be able to represent this organization.” Motley is the fifth player ever drafted out of Miami. The three-time All-ACC selection will join former Hurricane Shenise Johnson on the Fever.
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BASEBALL
Hurricanes score five runs in third inning to defeat FAU Owls 8-2 By Alex Goldman Contributing Sports Writer
Both Miami’s offense and defense were rolling April 19. The Canes managed six hits, and starting pitcher Evan McKendry recorded six strikeouts in six innings in the victory. The Miami Hurricanes had a breakout game offensively and glided to an 8-2 win over the Florida Atlantic Owls April 19. A five-run explosion in the third inning sealed the deal for the Canes, while starting pitcher Evan McKendry provided six stellar innings on the mound. Miami batted through the lineup in the third, as second baseman Romy Gonzalez doubled to lead off the inning at Mark Light Field. UM Coach Jim Morris offered a bit of sage advice on batting around the lineup in a single inning. “Oh it’s fun,” Morris said. “I found a long time ago that it’s a lot more fun when you score runs and you win, and our guys had fun today, and so did I.” Between Gonzalez’s two plate appearances, there was an Edgar Michelangeli bunt-single and a Christopher Barr walk that loaded the bases. Gonzalez tagged up to score when right-fielder Michael Burns flied out to center field.
Hurricanes catcher Joe Gomez walked in the following at-bat to reload the bases before shortstop Randy Batista doubled home Michelangeli and Barr. Earlier in the at-bat, Batista missed a grand slam by mere feet down the right-field foul line. His first-inning single ensured he reached base safely for the 16th-straight game. For Morris, it all starts with Batista. “I think he’s the most important guy we want getting on base,” Morris said. “You got to get on base to give the guys in the middle of the lineup a chance to score.” Morris heaped more praise on Batista, saying he is the “ideal” lead-off batter because of his ability to take pitches and get on base. The third inning continued when left-fielder James Davison was plunked by FAU reliever Nick Prather. Center-fielder Carl Chester took advantage of the prolonged inning with a single through the first and second-base hole, which plated Batista and Gomez – the fourth and fifth runs of the inning. After the Hurricanes got off to an early lead, the Owls quickly tied the score in the top of the second when Stephen Kerr homered to left-center field. Miami regained the advantage in the bottom half of the inning. FAU’s only other run came in the top of the sixth after a sacrifice fly to center field.
Pitching mid week in place of Gregory Veliz, McKendry (3-1) had a career outing. His six strikeouts tied a career high, and his six innings-pitched made for his longest outing of the year. McKendry retired the side in order in the third and fourth innings. With the win, the Canes have completed the season sweep against the Owls. This comes after already claiming the season series with a pair of wins in March. Relievers Keven Pimentel and Albert Maury Jr. combined to pitch the last three innings to finish out the contest. While Miami has been playing sub-.500 ball for just under two months now, Morris maintained that his players are battling through the season. “I think our guys have played hard,” Morris said. “A lot of things have gone wrong for us, so we haven’t had a lot of breaks. So to stay positive and to understand that it’s not over until it’s over [is important]. Our RPI can get better, and we just got to keep battling everyday and get in the ACC Tournament. [We need to] make a great run in that tournament and let the marbles fall where they fall.” Miami (18-19, 9-9 ACC) will begin a threegame weekend series against ACC rival Florida State (24-15, 9-9 ACC) 7 p.m. Friday at Mark Light Field.
Victoria McKaba // Photo Editor SLIPPING THROUGH TO SCORE: Senior infielder Randy Batista (2) slides into home on a wild pitch during the Hurricanes’ 8-2 win against FAU Wednesday night at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
FOOTBALL
Mark Walton wants more action in scrimmages but recognizes coaches’ approach By Josh White Senior Sports Writer
The Hurricanes coaching staff has been focused on evaluating its group of potential starting quarterbacks. There has not been as much of an emphasis on the running backs, and Mark Walton is antsy to run the football more in scrimmages. It’s been the story all spring: the University of Miami is looking for a replacement for former starting quarterback Brad Kaaya. But with the ongoing search, there has been a decreased emphasis on running-back play. This has exasperated one of the Hurricanes’ stars. Junior running back Mark Walton, an All-ACC player whose 1,117 rushing yards led the team in 2016, has been placed on a “blocking diet” – meaning he has been asked to do a lot more blocking than running the football. “I don’t like being babied,” Walton said after practice Tuesday afternoon.
Josh White // Staff Photographer SHARPENING THEIR SKILLS: Members of the football team stretch their quadriceps during practice April 18 on the Greentree Practice Field.
The coaching staff has put Walton in this role for two reasons: to focus more on the quarterbacks during scrimmages and to monitor the hits Walton takes during spring training. This precautionary tactic is done for good reason.
Since the Canes already know the type of production they will get from their starting back, there isn’t much left to discover during this time of the season. This is unlike the quarterback position, where only one of the possible starters has seen game minutes.
Miami also has just one healthy, scholarship running back behind Walton on the depth chart – Travis Homer. Robert Burns and Trayone Gray are still recovering from injuries and likely to miss the rest of spring. In other words, Walton can’t get hurt. Despite his clear discontent, Walton understands the reasoning behind this tactic, as well as the value he brings besides running the football. “That is part of the game as a running back,” Walton said. “You got to block and protect the quarterback. If you can’t protect the quarterback, I don’t think you should be out there.” Coach Mark Richt isn’t worried about his workhorse but wants to ensure that he stays healthy come fall. “You might have a guy running out in space, and a safety decides he doesn’t want to take him on and he tries to torpedo the guy’s legs out from under him, which is legal – we’re just trying to keep those things from happening,” Richt said. “I’ve got no question in my
mind what Mark is capable of doing and will do given the opportunity. He’d carry it 50 times if you’d let him.” Miami knew it needed to address the offensive line this offseason. Both freshman Navaughn Donaldson and junior Tyler Gauthier have been holding their own against the first and secondstring defense, defensive lineman Kendrick Norton said. Redshirt freshman quarterback Jack Allison, who missed time last week because of a shoulder injury and concussion, was back as a full participant in practice. He is expected to be in the rotation for Saturday’s scrimmage, which will be the third and final one for the Hurricanes this spring. “It’s going to look like a game, but it’ll mostly be all ones [first string] versus ones, and twos [second string] versus twos,” Richt said. “It’ll play like a game because if it’s a three-and-out, it’ll be a three-and-out.” The scrimmage will take place at Boca Raton High School.
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commitments than you can handle. Instead, check in with friends through social media – Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, text, you name it – and let them know they’re on your mind. Wish them luck on their bio exam, and then dive into your own work without guilt. Plus, there’s always time to meet up faceto-face after #HellWeek. 4. Don’t forget “you time.” Ultimately, the person we spent the most time with day-to-day is ourself. Between brunch with the girls, date night with the beau and hanging out with classmates, you might find yourself feeling socially exhausted. Use this opportunity to recharge your batteries, be it a solid nap, a warm bath or a glass (or five) of wine. It’s important to remember to stay in touch with yourself, too, especially during stressful times like finals.
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miami.edu/calendar Thursday, April 20 HP Patio Jams presents: Daniel Lerner QN t -BLFTJEF 4UBHF BOE 1BUJP This week Daniel Lerner will be taking over the Lakeside Patio on Thursday for Patio Jams! Come out from 12:15-1:30pm for free live music!!!
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'PPE 'PS 5IPVHIU -VODIFPO QN t 6$ Join the LGBTQ Student Center for free lunch and great company! UC room Biscayne 1220 at 1pm on April 26th. This event is free and open to everyone in the UM community. Dr. Claire Oueslati-Porter, a professor in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department will be speaking about LGBTQ Middle Eastern Queer Refugees. Lunch will be served.
KAOS Spring Showcase
SG brings you the very first ever, Brunch at the RAT! Come celebrate the end of the year and the beginning of summer with Student Government as we CSJOH UIF QBSUZ UP ZPV 'PS UIF WFSZ ÜSTU UJNF UIF 3"5 XJMM CF PQFO PO 4BUVSday to serve you a brand new menu of brunch items that your taste buds will thank you for. Along with the good food and even better vibes,we will also have DJs from EQ Collective, UM’s newest DJ/music production organization to set the tone for the afternoon. The brunch menu includes: Breakfast QueTBEJMMB 1VMMFE 1PSL )BTI #BTJD #VSHFS 4DSBNCMFE &HH #PXM %POVUT 'SFODI Toast, Avocado Toast and Croquetas.
Live DJ #AtTheRat QN t 3BUITLFMMFS 8F SF FYDJUFE UP BOOPVODF UIBU UIJT 'SJEBZ BOE FWFSZ 'SJEBZ XF XJMM CF IBWJOH B %+ at the Rat during happy hour. Come enjoy a great start to your Miami weekend! So grab you friend, stop by the Rathskeller, and rock to great music and good food!
Salsa Craze Weekly Classes Q N t 6$ 4UPSN4VSHF SalsaCraze is one of the University of Miami’s largest student organizations. It was founded over a decade ago and our primary objective is to instruct anyone in the ways of salsa dancing. We have a welcoming and friendly atmosphere with a funloving, inclusive culture, and our goal is to enable people to implement what they learn relatively quickly while achieving technical mastery of the dance.
UProv Spring 2017 Show QN t 4UPSN4VSHF HP CaneStage will be having another 61SPW TIPX UIJT 'SJEBZ JO UIF 6$ 4UPSN Surge Room at 8pm!! Come join us for a late night comedy special, Hope to see you there!!
Active Minds: Black Light Party QN t UC Biscayne - Rm 1220
Since 1 in 4 people will suffer from a mental health disorder, which equates to more than 2,500 students on our campus, Active Minds seeks to change
the conversation. We hope to make this a huge and fun event that will attract students from all walks of life and encourage our campus community to care for one another and for their own mental health. Active Minds is a mental health awareness organization that is dedicated to erasing the stigmas surrounding mental health on the University of Miami campus
Saturday, April 22 Brunch At The Rat ft. EQ Collective BN t 3BUITLFMMFS SG brings you the very first ever, Brunch at the RAT! The Rathskeller will be open on Saturday to serve you a brand new menu of brunch items that your taste buds will thank you for. Along with the good food and even better vibes,we will also have DJs from EQ Collective, UM’s newest DJ/ music production organization to set the tone for the afternoon!
HP CAC Presents: The LEGO Batman Movie QN t $PTGPSE $JOFNB Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted. This a free screening hosted by the Cinematic Arts Commission at the University of Miami. UM Students will be given priority seating.
Hurricane Productions Presents: Canes Carnival 2017 'SJEBZ "QSJM UI t QN -BLFTJEF 1BUJP 4UBOGPSE %S 'PPUF (SFFO The last day of classes is here! And so is HP’s annual Canes Carnival! Don’t miss our incredible events throughout the day! Also, don’t miss your chance to participate in the PizzaRev Passport Challenge! Attend all events for a chance to win some incredible prizes! Prizes can be claimed starting at 7:30pm at the Rock. With the exception of the first five Grand Prize winners, prizes are only guaranteed while supplies last!
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5IVSTEBZ "QSJM UI t 3PDL 1MB[B It’s that time of the semester! KAOS, the co-ed hip hop team on campus, hosts an end of the semester showcase to display all the choreography that has been created throughout the semester. All students and faculty are welcome to attend. It is a night before finals season begins where they can sit back and enjoy student led choreography to current trending songs!
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Brunch At The Rat ft. EQ Collective