Vol. 95, Issue 26 | April 27 - May 12, 2017
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PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SAVANAH DEBROSSE & HALLEE MELTZER
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ADMINISTRATION
Dean Hall, known for approachability and support, leaves UM for Lehigh By Nathalie Mairena Staff Writer
It was a mix of the warm weather and the University of Miami’s strong academic standing that first brought Dean of Students Ricardo Hall to a quiet campus in summer 2006, while most faculty, staff and students were home on break. Now, Dean Hall is set to join Lehigh University in Pennsylvania as Vice Provost in Student Affairs (VPSA), taking with him all he’s learned from his 11 years at UM. Hall received his bachelor’s degree in business management and master’s in higher education administration from Ohio University before moving to South Carolina to earn his doctorate at Clemson University. Hall worked at Clemson for three years and then Wake Forest University in North Carolina for six years before coming to UM. “It was what I believed to be a once-in-acareer opportunity,” Hall said. “There was just a number of things that impressed me about Miami. Top-tier research university, that meant we had strong students, academically, that were gifted in many ways and motivated.” Hall was also attracted to UM for its athletics program and Greek life because he was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, which has a chapter on campus. Hall has since made the University of Miami campus his home. He’s often seen longboarding around campus and is known for his multicolored bowties and poking fun at students’ social media posts during orientation. Hall’s time at UM will be the longest he has spent at a single university. “It’s just different than any other place I worked,” Hall said. “The university is very fastpaced, especially compared to when I was at Wake or at Clemson. The university is reflective of the city – it’s just a fast-paced, richly diverse environment.” The warm setting and the sense of community that climate fosters are some of the things Hall said he will miss the most about the university. “When I walk around the breezeway, I can stop and chat it up with one of the students at the tables or go over to the Rock and someone is always there,” Hall said. “I’ll really miss that. Our environment lends to conversation, communication and community building.” In his office, Hall encourages an open-door policy for all students. And anyone who visits his office will see his collection of PEZ heads. Hall has collected so many that he’s lost count.
Hunter Crenian // Senior Photographer MIAMI MEMENTOS: Dean of Students Ricardo Hall stands in front of his extensive PEZ collection inside his office Wednesday afternoon. Dean Hall is leaving UM after 11 years to assume the role of Dean of Students at Leigh University in Pennsylvania next fall.
“I have a system for it,” Hall said. “I’ll take a picture of them before I pack them away so I know where everything was in case I want to put it back the exact same way.” But the number of PEZ dispensers, he said, is nothing compared to his home comic book collection – he estimates he has at least 1,500 issues. Justin Green, a senior manager in Information Technology at UM, called Hall a “comic book geek at heart.” Green first met Hall on the racquetball court in the Wellness Center during Hall’s first year. “It only gets better with time,” Green said. “I got to know him as a good friend, I got to know him personally, I got to know him as a family man, I got to know him as a colleague.” Hall said Green was his first friend at UM. To this day, they meet up with a small group of friends during lunch breaks to play racquetball, competing for a trophy every year. Green described Hall as a “calculated daredevil,” whether it’s in his position as a dean or trying to put Christmas lights on a 30-foot roof with a 30-foot ladder. “I have a couple of pictures of me holding the bottom of the ladder and the ladder’s almost at a vertical incline onto the roof and he’s hanging on with one leg on, one leg off, trying to wrap lights,” Green said. Hall has overseen the Dean of Students office, including Greek Life, the chaplain’s office, alcohol and drug education, judicial affairs, veteran student services and the 24-hour crisis response team since 2006. As Dean of Students, Hall’s job includes dealing with student deaths and discipline, along with serving as the advisor
to Student Government, Committee on Student Organizations, Honor Council and the UM chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). For Christa Anderson, vice president of the UM chapter of NABA, Hall has been an asset since he became its advisor in 2010. “From the first time you meet him, he always lets you know his office is open and that if you need anything you can come to him, email him, call him,” Anderson said. “That’s what makes him such a good advisor, the fact that he’s approachable, that he’s willing to help and that his actions back up his words.” Outside of NABA, Anderson, along with other students, approached Hall about putting on a “Love Trumps Hate” demonstration following the 2016 presidential election. Because the students were organizing the event on short notice, Anderson said Hall was instrumental in making it happen. “He was constantly reminding us that he was there for us,” Anderson said. His effect on the university goes beyond Greek Life and academic ventures. Jian Gou, assistant case manager and international student liaison for the Dean of Students Office, said meeting Hall changed her career as significantly as moving to Miami altered the dean’s path. Gou started at the University of Miami in 2011 as a graduate student in the higher education administration program. In her early years as a graduate student, Gou had no driver’s license, so Hall would offer to drive her to conferences at Florida Internation-
al University. She later learned that Hall lived in the opposite direction. “I could’ve maybe taken a taxi, but he offered because he knew I didn’t have a car,” Gou said. After starting a “practical application” experience in Housing and Residential Life and becoming more involved in cases related to international students, Gou was moved to the Dean of Students Office and was given a position as International Student Liaison. “Dean Hall had the vision to believe that my position was necessary and needed, so he created this position brand new,” Gou said. Gou said her mentor is unafraid to be open about his personal life, often talking enthusiastically about the AMC series The Walking Dead or inviting staff members to his home for end-ofthe-year office parties. “He’s very approachable, very authentic and calm,” Gou said. Especially at work, sometimes it gets stressful and we have to turn in timely responses for something, but he’s very calm and that helps me and my colleagues as well.” It is this cool-headedness and willingness to give his staff space to work instead of micromanaging that Gou said makes Hall both a great boss and great person. “I believe one day he will become a president,” Gou said. “I truly believe that.” Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Whitely has worked with Hall since he first arrived at the university. Whitely said he will be “greatly missed at UM.” “Dean Hall was a consummate professional, with a gift for mediation and the unique ability to connect with all students,” Whitely said. “His vision and passion will be sorely missed, and Lehigh is lucky to have him as their new VPSA. We wish him well and thank him for his distinguished service during the last eleven years.” At Lehigh University, Hall will serve as Vice Provost of Student Affairs, a promoted position from his current one at UM. Just as the University of Miami has begun its own path with long term goals for growth with the Roadmap Initiative, Lehigh also has plans for growth called the Path to Prominence. The plan includes increasing the undergraduate population by 1,000 and its graduate population by 500 to 800. With the growth will come a demand for revamped residential halls, more staff and new facilities. “Most of the challenges I really look at as opportunities,” Hall said. The search process is still underway for Hall’s replacement.
NOTE: The Miami Hurricane will not be publishing during the summer. Publication will resume in August.
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ADMINISTRATION
LeBlanc leaves legacy of academic development, expanded scholarship programs By Jackie Yang Managing Editor
Thomas LeBlanc is known at the University of Miami as the executive vice president and provost, while others at George Washington University (GW) know him as their incoming president. After 12 years of leading robust improvements to UM’s academic reputation, LeBlanc “rose to the top” of the candidate pool for GW’s presidency, according to a statement by the search committee. At the beginning of his career, however, LeBlanc never intended to work in university administration. The computer scientist began by teaching and did conducting research at the University of Rochester. Although he quickly found his way into higher administrative positions, LeBlanc’s academic background would shape his approach to his future executive posts. Classics department chair John Paul Russo, a friend and colleague, described LeBlanc’s management style as having a “telescope in one hand and a microscope in the other” – keeping the larger goal in mind while still maintaining attention to detail. When LeBlanc was first appointed in 2005, Russo was still pushing for the school to approve a classics major. He remembered how the provost took time to consider the approval and needed substantial reasons before being convinced. “Heaven help you if you walk into his office and you don’t know what you’re doing,” Russo said. “Because he does his homework.” At the same time, LeBlanc’s colleagues remember him for his easygoing nature and lively sense of humor – a “French wit,” as Russo described it. President Donna E. Shalala had been at UM for four years before appointing LeBlanc as her chief budget officer and academic officer. Their relationship was symbiotic and seamless – LeBlanc took care of on-the-ground operations, and Shalala was able to focus on the larger projects, such as the MomentUM fundraising campaigns. “Tom is a brilliant academic strategic leader,” Shalala wrote in an email. “His leadership was critical in the rapid ascension of Miami into the top ranks
Matt Bernanke // Staff Photographer NEW PRESIDENT IN TOWN: Executive Vice President and Provost Thomas LeBlanc prepares to leave the University of Miami for his new position as president of George Washington University.
of American universities. I learned a lot from him.” LeBlanc is largely credited for engineering the increase in UM’s academic rankings. In 2005, UM was ranked No. 54 by U.S. News and World report. In the 2016 rankings, it tied for No. 44 among National Universities. “Each point that you go up in the rankings represents an enormous financial effort,” Russo said. The provost helped expand both need-based and merit-based scholarships to attract high-achieving students, such as the Foote Fellows Honors Program, which began in 2001 with fewer than 30 students. The program, which exempts students from the cognate program, now includes about 115 of the most accomplished freshmen from the incoming class. More than 70 percent of each incoming class is now made up of students from the top 10 percent of their high school classes, compared to only 51 percent of the incoming class in 2001. He was able to mobilize faculty to pass even the most difficult of changes, such as a complete overhaul of the general education curriculum to experiment with a new cognate system that would allow students to fulfill general education requirements in a more creative way. Sophomore Elyse Waterman, who transferred from Indiana University,
said she found general education requirements to be more straightforward “Cognates are all right here, but I don’t think people know how to explain them well,” Waterman said. Other students found cognates to be eye-opening. “I actually like it because it gives us more of a choice, more of a view,” said sophomore advertising major Anya Somsikova, who transferred after a first semester at American University in D.C. and has completed all of her cognates. Through LeBlanc’s tenure, the university saw an increase in freshman retention rate, which is now 91 percent, and 6-year graduation rate, now 82 percent. “This statistic is perhaps the most important indicator of success in our primary mission: educating undergraduate students and granting them degrees,” LeBlanc said. LeBlanc also expanded administrative staff to implement new student resources, such as the Toppel Career Center, the Launch Pad and the Office of Civic and Community Engagement. Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Whitely commended the provost’s support for Student Affairs, saying she learned to be patient from working with LeBlanc.
“Provost LeBlanc was always supportive of Student Affairs and provided resources to enhance the undergraduate experience and improve student engagement throughout his tenure,” Whitely said. “We will miss him.” LeBlanc also fostered the expansion of academic programs such as the PRISM honors science curriculum, the Office of Academic Enhancement and study abroad, including adding new UM programs like UPrague and URome. He created a new office of the Dean for Undergraduate Education, held by his Rochester colleague and a UM religious studies professor William Green. LeBlanc also takes pride in the improvements to facilities of the three UM campuses, including the additions of the Cox Science neuroimaging annex and the seawater building on the marine campus. Supporting his computer science discipline, LeBlanc also collaborated with CS faculty to create UM’s Center for Computational Science, whose computing facilities are housed in Ungar, Gables One tower and the medical campus. “The center has allowed the university to develop new research in genomics, climate change studies, big data, visualization and a host of other emerging areas,” LeBlanc said. In accepting the post at GW, LeBlanc is now taking the “natural next step” for a visibly successful provost. LeBlanc’s replacement has yet to be announced. University spokesperson Peter Howard provided the following statement: “The search committee, led by Dr. Eduardo C. Alfonso, chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and director of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has reviewed the applications of dozens of distinguished candidates that include some of the nation’s leading academic administrators from prestigious research universities. We hope to provide more information on the search in the near future.” For LeBlanc, the move to the nation’s capital represents his career coming full circle. Not only did LeBlanc chair a committee to evaluate GW for accreditation in 2007, while he was still at the University of Rochester, he was offered a job opportunity at the National Institutes of Health in D.C. to oversee distribution
of research funding, a post he turned down to continue his career in academic administration. Now, more than a decade later, LeBlanc and his wife, Anne, are finally making the long-awaited move to the District. GW currently enrolls 25,000 students, 11,000 of whom are undergraduates, in its 14 schools and three campuses, approximately 9,000 more students than UM’s student population. “Being offered the presidency of such a fine institution is in itself a measure of his achievements,” Russo said of LeBlanc. “It is a big institution, full of challenges. And I think he has the administrative capacity to keep his eye on something that vast.” As LeBlanc transitions into his new role, part of the challenge will be learning to zoom out of his old responsibilities as provost to focus on the larger tasks of the president. However, LeBlanc’s work at UM has shown that he is capable of thinking about the bigger picture. President Julio Frenk, who recently transitioned from Harvard’s public health school dean to University of Miami president, called the provost “a great partner and friend throughout my presidency.” “His 12 years at the University of Miami have provided him with a rigorous understanding of both the broad and the nuanced complexities of running a large institution, which will serve him extremely well,” Frenk said in an email. LeBlanc acted as interim president during the search after Shalala stepped down from her post in spring 2015. “I think it’s great that he stayed for 12 years. I couldn’t believe that we had the luck to have president Shalala for 15 years,” Russo said. “I think that shows, on the part of both of them, a real commitment to the institution. They stayed until they could see the crops growing.” Russo provided an analogy: there’s a French general who stumbles upon a bare field. He ordered his soldiers to plant a forest. “One of his aides comes up and says, ‘Mon general, that will take a hundred years to grow.’ So the general says, ‘Then there’s not a moment to lose.’ That’s the provost.”
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Whitely keeps pace with students after 35 years at UM By Amanda Herrera Assistant News Editor
They say you have to start somewhere. For Patricia Whitely, the University of Miami’s vice president for student affairs for the past two decades, that meant seven years of scooping ice cream in order to pay for college. Whitely worked her way through St. John’s University in her home state of New York. Whitely, who described herself as “self-made,” obtained her bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Theory and then her master’s in Student Personnel Services from the University of South Carolina. It was right after graduate school, in 1982, that Whitely was hired as a residence coordinator. After being promoted to assistant director of residential halls, associate director of residential halls and director of student life, Whitely was chosen in 1997 to serve as the university’s second vice president for student affairs. Whitely, who was only in her 20s when she started at the university, said it has been the campus diversity, the student body and the constant momentum of campus that has kept her invested in her work at UM.
“I just thought that we were continuing to do cool things, and so there were challenges, and I decided that as long as there were challenges and I felt I could make a difference, that I could make an impact, that it would be a good place for me,” she said. In her role as the university’s vice president for student affairs, Whitely is responsible for overseeing all matters regarding students, including their assimilation into the university’s environment and their wellbeing. At times, Whitely has been at the head of managing crises, including student deaths, which she called the “hardest part” of her job. For junior Rick Lin, Whitely exemplified ultimate dedication to the wellbeing of students. Lin began his spring 2017 semester late after his twin brother, UM student David Lin, died in January 2017, following a battle with leukemia. Rick Lin, president of the Council of International Students and Organizations (COISO) said he received a text message from Whitely when he arrived back on campus, asking him if he needed anything. “Dedication is what makes her stand out,” Lin said. “That situation really stood out to me and really shows that she, even though she’s busy, she can still make time to do what she cares about,
which is making sure students at UM are doing well.” For Whitely, being responsible for a population of more than 16,000 students is a never-ending job, and she’s always running around campus with a jam-packed schedule. In order to maintain the level of efficiency needed to perform her daily tasks, Whitely darts around campus, often avoiding the pleasantries and skipping straight to a warm “What can I do for you?” When she’s not answering emails on the go, she’s in meetings with student organization leaders and administrators or giving interviews. Even on Sundays, Whitely is working. Whitely’s administrative assistant, Nicole Sanchez, said students might be surprised at how much time Whitely spends working.
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Hunter Crenian // Senior Photographer SERVING WITH A SMILE: Patricia Whitely stands on Fate Bridge beside the Shalala Student Center early Tuesday morning. Whitely celebrates her 35th year at the university and 15th as vice president for student affairs.
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SENIORREFLECTIONS
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HURRICANE Founded 1929 An Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame Newspaper BUSINESS OFFICE: 305-284-4401 FAX: 305-284-4404 For advertising rates call 305-284-4401 or fax 305-284-4404. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Julie Harans
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Newsroom opened doors to unique experiences, friendships As I look back at my time in college, I would not have been able to attend half of the events that I did without The Miami Hurricane. Throughout my time as a staff phoBy Victoria McKaba tographer, assistant Photo Editor photo editor and finally photo editor, I have gained an extensive portfolio of photos, important connections and, most importantly, life-long friends. I’ve attended Ultra Music Festival, South Beach Food & Wine Festival and NCAA tournaments for free thanks to the beauty of a media pass. Although there are many people to thank, there are a few notable people I’d like to mention.
First, to our past photo editor Nick, thanks for not firing me when Alex wanted to because I missed an event. Next, to our EIC Julie, who has taken on one of the most action-packed years, helping us to create a paper week after week, filled with engaging stories and beautiful photos to match. To Jackie, who has kept me sane with constant updates and rundown reminders. To Isa, Marcus and Amanda, for challenging me to think outside the box for creative photo concepts and checking the rundown eight times a day to see if it was updated yet. To Isaiah, who shares my love of sports and my hatred of liars. To Sherman, who has transformed the website to provide a platform for our photos to be seen and shared. To Savanah, without whom this newspaper and our photos would be nothing. And lastly to Hallee, who has been my partner in crime for the past two years. Hal,
thank you for dealing with my crazy mood swings, eating dinner with me at the Rat every week and being the best co and best friend I could’ve asked for. To my future photo editors, Hunter and Amanda, you are both going to accomplish incredible things. I trust you to keep the photos and covers strong, and I know you both will come to love weekly photo meetings. Enjoy every late night deadline, every sporting and music event and every day you get to be a part of one of the best organizations on campus. I am so grateful to have spent the last four years of my college career with some of the most wonderful, smart, talented, funny and bold people UM has to offer. I love you guys. Thank you for making my college experience so incredible. Victoria McKaba will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in biology.
Stories of everyday heroes deserve to be told When I was a child lost in the fantasies of stories, the one thing that resonated with me was that every hero had a story. Fast forward to now and nothing has changed, except By Marcus Lim that I want to be the Assistant News Editor person who tells the hero’s tale. Everybody has a story, and, sometimes, their story isn’t told. I wanted to be that person, the journalist, who could tell their story. And, in my two years with The Miami Hurricane, I had the opportunity to tell the stories of those at UM. All of your stories make it worth it. All the late nights, the stress of knocking on numerous doors to find sources and the
constant hounding of people, at the risk of alienating them due to my persistence. I am passionate about telling your tales and cherished every second writing them. I am sure there were times when I came off as insensitive or invasive, only interested in chasing stories, but I can assure you all this was not the case. A few examples that come to mind are the obituary stories, specifically concerning Adam Levine and David Lin. They were both incredibly loved by the campus community, and it would have been a disservice not to capture that. Especially for David, who was a dear friend. This was a story I never wanted to write but wouldn’t feel comfortable with anyone else doing it. Out of all the articles I wrote, without a doubt, I can say that writing David’s story was the most memorable and difficult assignment. There were many student leaders who made my job so much easier. There is Aalekhya Reddam, who is virtually involved in
everything on campus, and thus she is my most-used source. Former Student Government President Vikesh Patel is a close second. And, of course, a journalist must have someone to provide tips, and I have Avisha Gopalakrishna to thank for so many inside scoops. None of what I did would be possible without the news team. Isabella Cueto and Amanda Herrera are incredible reporters and have been there for me through thick and thin, reinvigorating my passion for reporting news, and just being outstanding people to learn from. There are always stories to tell, and, as Avisha puts it, “If you are humble, someone needs to recognize you.” Everyone has a story, and I’m beyond pleased to have been that storyteller for all of you. Marcus Lim will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in print journalism.
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OPINION EDITOR Conner Barrett
BUSINESS MANAGER Christopher Dalton
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From command line to deadline, becoming a journalist for the digital age My first experience with The Miami Hurricane was reading a column about loud sex and a resulting funny nickname. Needless to say, I don’t regret joining the paper. By Sherman Hewitt Of course, I kid. Online Editor I found that column the summer before my first semester while checking out TMH. Really, my journey with the newspaper began during that first semester. I started as a copy editor, moved on to copy chief, made way to assistant online editor and finally pitched a proverbial tent as online editor. As a computer science major, I often get odd responses when people find out about my journalism minor. Clearly, it must be some side gig or a high school aspiration that’s taking time to die. When people imagine a “coder,” they may think of a bespectacled person sitting in front of a computer screen, confined by the walls of a cubicle. My experience with The Hurricane and elsewhere, however, has shown me otherwise. Coders are no longer just the people in the back room keeping the website up. They sit side-by-side with report-
By Savanah DeBrosse Art Director
Savanah DeBrosse will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in creative advertising.
ers, writers and designers to help push journalism forward. The collaboration among all members of the newsroom has changed how we do news today. Stories are no longer just monoliths of text; they’re newsletters, podcasts, phone applications, videos, photos, graphics and websites. We don’t do these things just to say, “Oh, look at how fancy our website is!” We do these things to make the readers’ experience all the more impactful. Pursuing impactful stories while adopting digital techniques is the new standard of journalism. The Hurricane has worked to reach this new standard of journalism. We’ve tackled big topics all my years here and tried our hand at podcasts, interactive websites, more photos and video. And, like every other publication in the world, we can surely do more. It’s been an absolute pleasure working for The Miami Hurricane, and my time with this publication will forever be a cornerstone of my college experience. The people and the work we’ve done makes this a truly great publication. I have complete faith in The Hurricane’s staff to continue doing great work in print and – more importantly – online. Sherman Hewitt will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in computer science.
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Find your comfort zone, then step outside it When I first came to UM from my small town in Baltimore, Maryland, it’s safe to say I was a little lost. I was torn between two majors, living independently for the first time and totally unaccusBy Julie Harans Editor-In-Chief tomed to big-city life. Like all students, I was searching for my role in this large, diverse community. I made friends with my floormates, spent time at Hillel and joined a sorority. But nothing gave me the sense of belonging that I felt when I started working for The Hurricane. Doing what I loved, surrounded by students who share my passion and consistently inspired me, I finally found my place. At The Hurricane, I was fortunate enough to truly get to know this campus. Sometimes we’re so laser-focused on making it to graduation that we forget to take a moment to appreciate everything UM has to offer. This campus is constantly bustling with activity, from speakers to symposiums to art exhibits to student events and initiatives. Being part of this university com-
munity has a value that far exceeds the tuition price tag we love to whine about. Too many people go through college in a self-absorbed bubble without exploring beyond familiar paths. But that’s the beautiful thing about journalism; it forces you to get out there and immerse yourself in the community. This is more than knowing the best shops and restaurants or understanding how to get around the city without using GPS (which I still struggle to do). It’s about making real relationships with people you never would have met otherwise, expanding your mind and discovering different perspectives. Even if you’re not a journalist who has to go out and report, learn about this campus on a deeper level. Encourage yourself – or force yourself, if necessary – to step outside your comfort zone. Go see a performance at the Ring Theatre or check out a club that interests you. Take it all in while you can, so when you finally accept that diploma on graduation day, you can feel confident that you made the most of this opportunity. This campus has so much to give, you just have to embrace it. Julie Harans will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in journalism.
Carrying forward lessons, memories from behind the lens At a young age, I learned how to see the world from behind a lens. Somewhere, buried among the old family albums, there is a photo of me with a “Little Tikes” camera in hand – clunky By Hallee Meltzer and colorful, unable to Photo Editor actually capture a moment. At 3 years old, I could not imagine that I would someday trade in that block of plastic for a real-life DSLR camera and an adventure in campus photography. Working at The Miami Hurricane defined my past four years. From Homecoming to International Week, being a member of this organization welcomed me into an array of networks and involvements. A few of my most memorable shots taken while on campus: George Takei, Bill Clinton and Leonardo DiCaprio. I traded spare time on weekends for photo shoots of new restaurants and local businesses. Instead of sitting in the stadium, cheering on our football team with friends, I stood on the
sidelines as players ran straight toward me. And you know what? I would not change a single minute of it. I feel so lucky to have been front row for all the excitement. I grew tremendously in my roles as photographer, assistant photo editor and photo editor. Whether it was communicating with staff or collaborating with fellow editors, I found my voice and learned how to be a leader. There were, of course, many late nights and a few hardships. Those, however, came with plenty of laughs and fond memories. Within the photo department and the paper as a whole, I am tremendously proud of all that we accomplished together. It is hard coming to terms with what feels like the end of an era. I am sure this makes me no different from most seniors about to graduate. I know the paper will continue, and our new photo editors will undoubtedly produce fantastic content, making this transition a little easier. I will miss my time behind this lens but I will be forever grateful for the experiences I captured, the relationships I forged and the passion I found in photography. Hallee Meltzer will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in ecosystem science and policy.
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Noteworthy numbers Check out this collection of statistics from The Hurricane’s reporting this year.
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After committing to enrolling and matriculating the highest percentage of black students among peer institutions, the university met its goal:
68%
The number of undergraduate English majors dropped from 294 to 214 between 2002 and 2012, a decrease of approximately 27 percent over 10 years. By fall 2016, this number had dwindled to 118.
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of the freshman class speak more than one language.
That fourth quarter tradition, where the Canes roar to life to seal a game or make a dramatic comeback, just didn’t happen this season. Even when Miami did score, the fourth quarter was the team’s lowest scoring quarter on average.
10% of the freshman class was black students.
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13% of UM students come from the top 1 percent of wealthiest households.
15% of the university’s student body is made up of international students, including 338 students from the Middle East.
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THE YEAR IN REVIEW Aug. 31 , 2016: LGBTQ Student Center opens in Whitten University Center
AUGUST
Oct. 4, 2016: Mosquitoes test positive for Zika virus in Miami Beach area
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 13, 2016: UM rises to No. 44 in the country and No.1 in Florida in the 2017 U.S. News and World Report National University Rankings
Oct. 10, 2016: Yoani Sanchez named first Distinguished Presidential Fellow
OCTOBER
Nov. 8, 2016: Donald Trump is elected the 45th President of the United States
Nov. 25, 2016: Cuban dictator Fidel Castro dies at 90
NOVEMBER
Oct. 6, 2016: Hurricane Matthew is reduced to a Tropical Storm Warning
Dec. 28, 2016: Miami’s football team wins the Russell Athletic Bowl in a 31-14 game against West Virginia, its first postseason win since 2006
DeCEMBER
Nov. 18, 2016: Lennar Foundation Medical Center is formally dedicated
Jan. 6, 2017: President Julio Frenk announces Provost Thomas LeBlanc will leave to become the next president of GWU
Jan. 27, 2017: University unveils multimillion dollar construction plan for new housing
JANUARY
Jan. 2 , 2017: Junior quarterback Brad Kaaya announces he will forego senior year to enter the 2017 NFL Draft
Feb. 20, 2017: University announces Dean of Students Ricardo Hall will leave UM to become Vice Provost at Lehigh University
FEBRUARY
March 1, 2017: Unlimited ticket wins Student Government elections
MARCH
APRIL
April 13, 2017: Adrienne Motley is selected as 32nd pick in WNBA Draft
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TAKING ON A NEW ROLE: ROLE: Senior Lee Iris Thomas, a theatre arts major, plans to enter the entertainment industry after graduation. She hopes to eventually work in Seattle.
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Seniors, alumni work to secure positions in entertainment By Alyssa Bolt, Esther Ponce De Leon, Tristan Niskanen and Jonathan Vilardi Edge Staff
Finding a job after college can be difficult, especially for those pursuing a job in the entertainment industry. Yet graduates are often drawn to the field because entertainment is at the forefront of our daily lives, from television to the internet, especially platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat and Twitter. “This industry is incredibly hard to get a job in, but if you use your technique, have natural talent and a bit of luck, you can make it happen,” said Lee Iris Thomas, a UM senior majoring in theatre arts and minoring in education and women’s and gender studies. “Good connections don’t hurt either, though.” For students entering the “real world” of entertainment, the leap can seem immense. “It was scary for me,” said Diana Rodon, an alumna who majored in English and journalism with a minor in creative writing. “After my internship ended, I had no clue how I was going to get a position in publishing. I applied to so many positions but got a lot of responses like, ‘Oh, you’re in Miami? We need someone right away, sorry.’”
In the interim between graduating and finding her current job, Rodon worked in a marketing internship. Knowing that her passion was publishing, she took a leap of faith and moved to New York City to try to find a job that met her creative appetite. She quickly found a job there and has lived in the Big Apple ever since. However, not all students fear the transition from college to total independence. “The internships I’ve been lucky to have been hired for – namely, two different internships in New York City, including one last fall at ‘Dateline NBC’ and an upcoming post-graduate opportunity I am taking on this summer at ABC’s ‘20/20’ – have helped me to develop professional skills, contacts and experience outside of the classroom,” said Stephanie Stadler, a senior majoring in electronic media with a minor in criminology. Now pursuing her ultimate goal of working on a crime show, Stadler hopes to one day blend her knowledge of criminology and entertainment. Meanwhile, she said she views the transition from college to the real world as a natural process of life without boundaries. “The transition has been full of excitement and twists and turns, but I have never really seen the process of going from college to the ‘real world’ as a major line in the sand,” Stadler
said. “Although college may entail being in the classroom, it involves real-life responsibilities, real-life deadlines and real-life expectations that set the stage for our future careers.” Participating in on-campus organizations can help ease the transition, since students can work in a professional environment and still have faculty support. “I was involved in UMTV for a little while, and that was what first exposed me to a real television environment,” said Madison Cramer, an alumna broadcast journalism major with minors in advertising and motion pictures/screenwriting. “Then as I progressed through school, I was able to secure some great internships, including at Entertainment Tonight and Warner Bros. TV in Los Angeles, as well as at two local Miami news stations.” For many students entering internships and jobs in the entertainment industry, UM provided opportunities and resources for becoming acquainted with the field, particularly through extracurriculars. “I definitely took advantage of UMTV the most,” said Crystina Lugo-Beach, a current UM senior majoring in broadcast journalism who has secured a job with CBS. “[I] truly believe it made me a better reporter and prepped me to go into the career field.”
On the other hand, Rodon believes the helping hand that extracurriculars provide might not necessarily need to be directly related to a student’s desired field. “My employer noticed that I had been president of UWho? at UM and struck up a conversation during my interview about Doctor Who because he was also a fan,” Rodon said. “Having something personal and unique on my resume made me stand out during my interview and likely helped me land the job.” The best advice seems to be to simply pursue your interests both inside and outside the area you eventually hope to work, achieving a balance. Stadler cites her participation in a wide array of UM organizations – ranging from Distraction Magazine to Off the Wire to the University Disciplinary Hearing Panel – as all being helpful in preparing her for the future. All in all, the idea that there’s a great big world waiting for all of us on the other side of our four years at UM can be intimidating, to say the least. But don’t forget that everyone is in the same boat. While it’s important to plan ahead for your future career path, it’s just as crucial not to become overwhelmed. So keep networking and applying for those internships, but remember to have enjoy yourself and try out unique experiences along the way.
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WEEKENDWATCH “DEATH & HARRY HOUDINI” Using dialogue and music, “Death & Harry Houdini” wills the famous magician back to life at the Arsht Center. Starting with his family life and ending with his final magic trick that stunned audiences, the play is known for selling out every time it comes to stage and for its breathtaking magic, beautiful sets and original music. Tickets start at $50.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 27
7:30 p.m. April 28 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 29 4 p.m. April 30 Runs through May 21.
WHERE: 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami CONTACT: 305-949-6722
Celebrate the last day of classes with Hurricane Productions in the annual Canes Carnival. There will be classic carnival rides that twist and spin and other carnival games throughout the day. There will also be a concert featuring Seeb and Slushii starting at 8 p.m. on the Green. The Rat will host ThinkFast Trivia from 4-6 p.m. and if students go to a certain number of events, they can win amazing prizes like a giant plush toy, an HP duffel bag and even a year’s supply of PizzaRev. Food vouchers are available to the first 2,000 students starting at 6 p.m., and attendance is free.
WHEN:
Noon to 11 p.m. April 28
WHERE:
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RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS CHARITY SHOW
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to the AmericanAirlines Arena in what is sure to be a rockin’ concert. Some of their most famous songs include “Californication,” “Can’t Stop,” “Under the Bridge” and “Me and My Friends.” Formed in 1983, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have become a fundamental part of funk rock music, with hit songs produced in every decade since their founding. Tickets start at $155.
Sick Puppies will bring its comedy to Center Stage Performing Arts to help raise money for Planned Parenthood. Sick Puppies is a comedy company that began in 2012 that specializes in improv and stand-up. Tickets are $20, $15 if bought in advance, and all money donated will go to Planned Parenthood.
WHEN:
9-10:30 p.m. April 29
WHERE:
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Get to know senior behind Sebastian costume before graduation By Alyssa Bolt and Shellie Frai Edge Editor and Staff Edge Writer
TMH: What advice would you give current students? S: While at UM, try something completely outside of the box and outside of your comfort zone.
Before you see him walk at graduation, get to know more about one of the UM students that brings Miami’s favorite bird – Sebastian the Ibis, that is – to life. The Miami Hurricane interviewed one of the students, a current senior, who wears the mascot costume and discussed his UM experience and future plans with him.
TMH: What other extracurriculars have you been involved with? S: Orientation, Homecoming, Sigma Phi Epsilon and I’m a marketing intern with the athletic department.
The Miami Hurricane: What are your majors and minors? Sebastian: My major is marketing, and my minors are history and sports administration. TMH: How old are you? S: I’m 22. TMH: How long have you been Sebastian? S: Three years. TMH: What do you plan to do after graduation? S: Pursue a career in higher education. TMH: What is a day in the life like for Sebastian? S: The day in the life as Sebastian is like being a regular student with classes, homework and organizations. But it is all about living a double secret life as Sebastian. You find yourself coming up with new excuses to tell your friends what you are doing, and you are always looking for new places to change around campus without getting seen. TMH: Does the uniform get uncomfortable, or is it like a second skin by now? S: Being Sebastian is like having a second personality. It is crucial to embrace the history and who Sebastian is. It becomes easy to take on the role once you realize that no one knows who you are.
TMH: What was your most memorable experience being Sebastian? S: I had the incredible opportunity to run the football team out of the smoke during the 2016 home FSU game. TMH: We heard that each Sebastian gets a matching tattoo after graduation. Do you plan to take part in this tradition? S: Yes, and I have already gotten my Sebastian tattoo. TMH: What do you think of the Maniac? S: Maniac is a completely different character than Sebastian because he is not as well-known, but Maniac’s persona truly embraces his name. Maniac provides fans with humor through his wild nature, like streaking across the field at baseball games. TMH: How do you get hyped before big events? S: For big events, I like to listen to “Ballin’ Boys,” which is the same song played for touchdowns at home games. TMH: What’s one thing UM students might not know about our mascot? S: Sebastian does events all across the country and goes to all the away football games and basketball tournaments. TMH: What’s your favorite cheer? S: The C-A-N-E-S spell-out.
FOG JOG: JOG: Sebastian the Ibis leads the football team through The Smoke at every game as per tradition. Victoria McKaba // Photo Editor
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With departure of seniors, next group ready to lead Miami By Matthew Walter Contributing Sports Writer
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TAKING THE REIGNS: Sophomore guard Laura Cornelius (1) signals the play on offense in a home game at the Watsco Center. Cornelius is expected to be a team leader next season.
The 2016-2017 season was one of the best in the history of University of Miami women’s basketball. The Hurricanes finished with a 24-9 record and advanced to the semifinals of the ACC Tournament, where they lost a close match against the Duke Blue Devils. As the fourthseeded team, Miami was able to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the Watsco Center. The season ended abruptly when the Canes were knocked out in the second round of the tournament by the Quinnipiac Bobcats. However, now that more than a month has passed since the defeat and spring practices have started, the focus is on the future. With four graduating seniors, three of whom are headed to the WNBA, UM will turn to a younger group to lead next season. One of those players is rising junior Laura Cornelius, who will have a lot more on her shoulders. She is expected to be the starting point guard and said she feels that she is prepared for the all the challenges that the position brings. “There are expectations, but I don’t really feel pressure at all,” Cornelius said. “Obviously, I have to step up my game. I have to become more of a leader and I understand that I need to take more shots and score more.” Cornelius isn’t the only one who will have more responsibility next season. The Canes will rely on forwards Emese Hof and Erykah Davenport to produce in the paint. The three represent Miami’s best returning scorers but only accounted
for 30 percent of the team’s points last season. Cornelius said she recognizes the Hurricanes will need to focus more on defense and intangibles in order to win games next season. “Defense wins games, and we’ve been working on the details of defense throughout spring workouts,” Cornelius said. “If we can’t score 70, we have to play defense and keep them to 50 and we score 60.” Even though Miami will lose one of its most talented senior classes to date, it will also bring in one of the best recruiting classes in school history. The Hurricanes have five incoming freshman, three of whom are ESPN Top-100 recruits, who are expected to produce. Rising senior Davenport said she knows that she and the other returning players will have to lead the freshmen in the right direction. “I have to lead and be the player that everybody wants to play with,” Davenport said. “I have to make them feel like I’m someone to be considered as a leader, someone they respect. I have to own the role of being a leader.” UM has an uphill battle ahead. The Canes play in the ACC, a conference in which seven teams advanced to the NCAA tournament and five teams hosted in the first two rounds. Cornelius said she recognizes that people expect Miami to have an off year but believes that it can continue to have the success it’s had in the past. “The world expects us to be kind of bad, but we have a group of girls right now that are so excited to step up and try to raise this program to another level,” Cornelius said. “We’re really excited to go out there and take on any challenge and be a great team.”
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hurricanes football 9/23 2017 predictions By Cody Brown Senior Sports Writer
When the University of Miami coaches look at their 2017 game schedule, they must be licking their chops. The ACC Coastal Division is in rebuilding mode, giving Miami a clear path to the
9/2 MIami: 38 MIami: BethuneCookman: 10
9/9
ACC Championship game if it can find a viable option for quarterback and take care of business. Coach Mark Richt’s second year at the helm may be a good one, and while Canes fans expect to compete for ACC and national championships every fall, they have more than enough justification to hold those expectations this upcoming season.
Bethune-Cookman vs. Miami With all due respect to the Wildcats, this should be nothing more than a glorified scrimmage for the Hurricanes. However, it’s important that the Canes emerge from this game with a solidified starting quarterback if there is no decision by the end of fall camp.
miami @ arkansas state
This match should have similar results to the previous game. It will present a good opportunity for a rather young team to get a MIami:: 31 MIami arkansas: 14 road game under its belt before diving headfirst into a raucous crowd at Doak Campbell Stadium the following week.
9/16 MIami: 34 MIami: florida state: 31
miami @ florida state Be sure to have your TV tuned to ABC on Saturday night. This heated rivalry will undoubtedly be played on primetime as the Canes and Noles face off. Expect yet another epic battle, but this time, expect a gritty road win for the Hurricanes. While expectations for Miami are extremely high, they pale in comparison to what Florida State will face. Just about every fan, media member and talking head in the nation will forecast an FSU appearance in next season’s edition of the College Football Playoff. Anything less will be an utter failure. What’s been lost in the shuffle of all that pressure and those lofty
expectations is that arguably the best running back in school history, the two best defensive players from a year ago and the top three receivers are all gone. Finally, factor in the high likelihood that the Seminoles begin their season with a loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Two losses would all but tank Florida State’s hopes of reaching the playoff. That’s the type of pressure that makes inexperienced teams fold. Meanwhile, Miami will stroll in with a 2-0 record and absolutely nothing to lose. I’m just saying, UM will steal this one and move to 3-0.
MIami: 45 MIami: Toledo vs. Miami: Toledo should be toledo: 24 a nice breather after an absolute war
against FSU, but don’t take it too lightly. Its offense has been one of the best in the nation in recent years, and that spells upset for many teams coming off big wins. But Miami is not one of those teams. UM takes care of business.
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Rising senior athlete who will make the biggest impact next year: Jeb Bargfeldt Team with the best season: Women’s Basketball
It will be year two of the rebuilding process for the Blue Devils, and the Hurricanes will have no trouble on the road in this one.
tech 10/12 georgia vs. miami MIami: 38 MIami: georgia tech: 21
The triple option is always tough to defend, but with almost two weeks to prepare, Miami’s stout defense will get the job done.
vs. 10/21 syracuse miami MIami:: 49 MIami syracuse: 14
notre dame: 34 miami: 28
Syracuse vs. Miami: Fans of the Orange will have shifted their focus to the upcoming basketball season at this point. This one will be over by halftime.
virginia vs. miami
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miami: 38 pittsburgh: 24
@ 11/24 miami pittsburgh The Hurricanes will end the regular season on a high note with big victories over two ACC opponents. They’ll finish up with a regular-season record of 11-1 – the best the program has faired in 15 years. This would set Miami up nicely for the postseason, and one win in the ACC Championship game would most certainly catapult it into that College Football Playoff spot that everyone said was Florida State’s to lose. More importantly, fans will finally be able to declare that the U is officially back.
will be an excellent indicator of how far the football program has come in one year. Last season, Miami suffered consecutive losses to these teams, vanquishing all
miami vs. virginia tech
hopes of a Coastal Division championship. With both teams having to replace star quarterbacks, all signs point to the Canes flipping those results around. They will win both, improve to 9-0 and probably clinch the Coastal title in the process.
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Miami will suffer its first loss of the season in a close one against rival Notre Dame. While it will certainly be a heart-wrenching defeat for the Canes, there will be no shame. The Irish are going to boast a very talented roster, and, more importantly, will be hungry after one of the school’s worst seasons in program history in 2016. It’s also important to keep in mind that one loss to a good team will not hinder Miami’s postseason aspirations.
miami: 45 virginia: 13
MIami: 42 MIami: Miami @ North Carolina and Nov. 4 – north Miami vs. Virginia Tech: These two games carolina: 35 MIami: 35 MIami: virginia tech: 24
notre dame vs. miami
11/18
@ north 10/28 miami & 11/4 carolina
Team that underachieved: Baseball
Best sport to watch: Men’s Basketball
11/11
miami @ duke
MIami: 27 MIami: duke: 13
AND THE SPORTS STAFF AWARDS GO TO... Most impactful senior athlete this academic year: Davon Reed
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Things will get more serious. Yikes. You might find yourself on a first date with someone who says they’re looking to get married within the next year and want a baby within the next two. If that’s what you’re looking for, then great. You’ve finally escaped hookup culture and noncommittal flings. But if the thought of a ring on your finger makes you want to run for the hills, then be honest. Set Romeo free so he can find his Juliet, and avoid the, er, unpleasant ending to that tale.
You’ll go on real dates. That might not be easy on your wallet, either. Sure, there are a handful of people still looking for casual sex, but most adults are looking for a connection and good conversation. With that desire comes the expectation that you’ll hang out, outside of the bedroom. So, saddle up – a series of coffees, movies, dinners and bowling alleys awaits you.
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Pick up the phone. Here’s a shocker: apathetic texts and occasional Instagram likes won’t suffice anymore. The bare minimum effort you’ve put in to keep people on the hook while you hit the books won’t cut it. Hopefully you’re not like that anyway, but, if you are, know that people will now expect more from you. As we get older, we stop waiting around for people to act the way we want. So put in the effort – talk on the phone occasionally, and watch your relationships with others become deeper and more meaningful.
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Hookups and FWBs aren’t enough. In college, it’s easy to hook up with that guy you partnered with for your lab project. Eat at the dining hall together once and boom – you’re in a relationship. Because we’re all packed onto one campus and stuffed into residential buildings like sardines, sleeping around and having casual fun is easy and carefree. But in the real world, don’t be surprised if the person you’re interested in isn’t on the same page. If you’re looking for something casual, don’t string people along.
There’ll be more issues than Vogue. With more years comes more experience, and, unfortunately, life isn’t always easy. Difficult experiences can cause some serious emotional issues. Don’t expect your date to be any different. Expect more fixer-uppers, but don’t throw people away simply because they have some personal problems.
V’
To the graduating seniors, congratulations! While you spend the next two weeks suffering through final exams, don’t forget there’s a big, wide world that will soon follow. And with the “real world” come an entirely new dating scene and culture. Here’s what you should know about dating after college.
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