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With Florida’s fate resting in voters’ hands during midterm elections Tuesday, it is important for students to stay current on the issues and cast a vote. The Miami Hurricane created a voter’s guide to break down the hot topics on the ballot.

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Homecoming festivities wrapped up this weekend with events on Friday leading up to Saturday’s game. On Friday night, student organizations walked in the Homecoming Parade, with the theme “Spirit is Out There.” Also on Friday night, the annual Hurricane Howl was held. The event included the boat burning ceremony and fireworks, as well as food trucks and carnival games.

PROFILE

Game day gets ‘Kelly Tough’ Grand Marshal Jim Kelly thankful for support

BY EMILY DABAU ASSISTANT EDITOR

HALLEE METLZER // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR TIME-HONORED TRADITION: Homecoming festivities took place Friday night and included the parade of student organizations and their floats, led by Grand Marshal Jim Kelly. Later, there was the boat burning ceremony and fireworks during Hurricane Howl. At the parade, President Donna E. Shalala was recognized for her service in enhancing the Homecoming program throughout her tenure at the university. During the boat burning tradition, the mast fell before the boat sank, a superstition that the Canes would win the Homecoming football game. The Canes went on to defeat University of North Carolina 47-20.

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Alumnus Jim Kelly, former Miami Hurricanes quarterback and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, returned to campus this weekend for the homecoming celebrations.

Kelly served as the grand marshal for Friday’s homecoming parade, as well as honorary captain for Saturday’s football game against the University of North Carolina, where he made a few remarks during halftime.

After graduating from the University of Miami, Kelly went on to be quarterback for the Buffalo Bills team in 1986.

After recently beating jawbone cancer, Kelly now has a staph infection in his bones for which he carries portable medical equipment. For Saturday’s green-out game, students across the stadium wore green “Kelly Tough” shirts to show their support. These shirts were given out at the game and were sold at various homecoming events.

Saturday was deemed “Kelly Tough” day, and Kelly was presented a $10,000 check at the game from the sales of the “Kelly Tough” Tshirts. This money was to benefit The Hunter’s Hope Foundation, which he started in honor of his son Hunter, who died at age 8 in 2005 from globoid cell leukodystrophy.

At the game, Kelly was also presented with a Miami Hurricanes jersey with Hunter’s name on it.

“I really haven’t heard that many cheers in this stadium for a long, long time,” he said as he took the stage during halftime for his remarks.

He thanked his wife and daughters for their support along the ride, as well as fans in Buffalo and Miami for their prayers.

“I know in Buffalo, New York, and right here in South Florida, the resiliency that you’ve had to continue to pray for myself and for my family ... God bless you guys,” Kelly said. “And now we’re on the right track to making sure we turn the U all the way around.”

Kelly showed his optimism for the Hurricanes’ future by calling Saturday the beginning of the Hurricanes’ road to winning more national championships.

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Alumna helps create Homecoming tradition ‘Words of Wisdom’ brings graduates back to alma mater

BY VIVIAN GARCIA CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Alumni will be able to return to campus 10 years after they graduate to share their “Words of Wisdom” as part of a new Homecoming tradition that started this year.

Lesley-Ann Brown-Henderson, a University of Miami alumna who now works at Northwestern University, shared her story of perseverance during the past 10 years since graduating from UM in the inaugural “Words of Wisdom” event held Thursday in the Student Activities Center.

“So many things that I’ve learned, I learned by reminiscing about the good old Miami days,” Brown-Henderson said. “This has helped with how I understand myself and my personal journey.”

Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs, said she thought it would be beneficial for student leaders to hear the stories of UM alumni.

“Some traditions may take a while to take hold,” Whitely said. “I plan to ask somebody back who has graduated 10 years ago, to help you think about your next 10 years.”

At Northwestern, Brown-Henderson is the executive director of campus inclusion and community. Her job is to help create inclusive environments where students can understand cultural differences and gain knowledge. She collaborates with other departments focused on student engagement.

As a UM student, Brown-Henderson began on a pre-medical track, but switched BROWNHENDERSON to psychology with minors in chemistry and African-Caribbean studies. She was president of United Black Students as a junior, and spoke about her active involvement in other school organizations.

“Building community for students is very important,” she said. “This can change lives and help get people through. United Black Students was my lifeline.”

Her stories focused on her journey, mentioning not only what she did to succeed, but also the roadblocks along the way. She spoke about her experience being a low-income, first generation college student, and what she did to find her way and overcome financial struggles.

She talked about how she got into a master’s program at Texas A&M University despite applying after the deadline, and getting

through a rigorous doctorate program in counseling psychology with an emphasis on multicultural issues and higher education.

The theme in her speech was perseverance through community and never giving up. She also stressed the importance of taking care of oneself.

“Taking care of yourself is important. Schedule yourself in,” she said. “What is at your very core? Do something everyday that you love, even if only for 20 minutes. Work should be a joy, not a burden.”

When Brown-Henderson realized that she was overwhelmed by her rigorous doctoral program and full-time job, she decided to take a year off.

“I realized that I lost myself; I would never come home,” she said. “I was spiraling downwards.”

She said that the break came in handy later on because as she graduated and was getting job offers, she was able to reflect on that time off and really figure out the right job for her.

Senior Obianuju Nwamah, president of African Students Union, enjoyed Brown-Henderson’s perspective.

“I liked the fact that she talked about her issues at UM and how she got through them,” Nwamah said. “Learning how other people got through their issues is often more useful than hearing about their successes.”

NEWS BRIEFS GLOBAL CAREERS MEET-UP The Global Careers Meet-Up, hosted by the Toppel Career Center and co-sponsored by the University of Miami Study Abroad Office, invites students interested in working, interning, volunteering and studying abroad to learn more about international experiences from professionals including employers, faculty and staff. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday in the Toppel Career Center Loft.

UM PROFESSORS AT BOOKS & BOOKS

VICTORIA MCKABA // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER PECULIAR PUMPKINS: Richter Library celebrated Halloween with a pumpkin carving contest Friday. The student-carved pumpkins were displayed outside of Richter where students voted for their favorites.

University of Miami Professors Anne Cruz and Pamela Hammons will be discussing their recently publish books from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Books & Books in Coral Gables. Cruz will talk about her book,“The Writings and Life of Luisa de Carvajal” following the character Luisa de Carvajal, Spanish noblewoman, poet and religious activist. Hammons’ book, “Book M: A London Widow’s Life Writings,” addresses early modern women’s lives and writing.

HAFLA NIGHT The Middle Eastern Studies Society, Emet Israel and Let’s Bridge the Divide are co-hosting a night for a students to join Middle Eastern student organizations for free Middle Eastern food, music and conversation. Hafla Night will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the University Center’s (UC) Storm Surge room (formerly Oasis Cafe).

MEDIA AWARDS University of Miami student media attended the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) / College Media Association (CMA) fall conference in Philadelphia this weekend. The Miami Hurricane and Distraction Magazine were finalists for the online Pacemaker award that recognizes achievement in student media websites. Distraction Magazine won a Pacemaker award for its website, and Ibis Yearbook won a Pacemaker for the 2013 book.

Megan McCrink, online editorial coordinator for Distraction, won first place in the yearbook/magazine spread category for ACP’s “Design of the Year” award.

Emily Dabau may be emailed at edabau@themiamihurricane.com.

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Senior develops out-of-this-world rocket NASA internship provides engineering opportunity

BY NADIJAH CAMPBELL SENIOR NEWS WRITER

While other students worked in offices for their summer internships, senior Benton Patterson was helping develop a rocket engine at NASA. Patterson, who studies aerospace and mechanical engineering, worked side-by-side with professionals on NASA’s Space Launch System, an initiative that hopes to expand space exploration. The engine that he worked on is going to be the biggest engine NASA has ever tested.

Before Patterson could get there, he had to apply to many internships. After not hearing back from any in March, he began to feel nervous about his prospects.

“By that point, I was starting to get a little concerned that I wasn’t going to get any internship offers,” he said.

Patterson used the USAJOBS government website to search for all the internships that were related to his major. Under NASA, Patterson applied to intern with the John C. Stennis Space Center.

Patterson always knew he wanted to be an aerospace engineer, and after researching at Florida State University in 2013, he became more interested in propulsion.

“I’ve been interested in doing aerospace engiPATTERSON neering pretty much all of college,” he said.

Harry Ryan, lead systems analyst and modeling engineer in the NASA Engineering and Test Directorate at NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center, chose Patterson for the internship because of his good grades. He also became Patterson’s mentor in the program.

“We’ve been very fortunate to have a lot of high qualified students apply,” Ryan said. “It’s very difficult to choose. An outstanding academic record is the first level I used. Then it’s a balance between the recommendation letters and the student.”

For students preparing to apply for internships, Ryan says in addition to decent grades it’s important to have good communication skills and to be ready for anything the internship may throw at you.

Patterson also stressed being a self-sufficient go-getter. He said he spent a lot of time over the summer learning different programs outside of his internship in order to keep up with the work and be able to do more challenging jobs.

“I did anything my mentor needed me to do,” Patterson said. “My dad is a commercial real estate agent. My mom is a special education teacher. My parents haven’t been able to help me with school since, like, sixth grade.”

Ryan praised Patterson’s work ethic.

“He was very able to work on a variety of projects,” Ryan said of Patterson’s work ethic.

“His communication skills in terms of both writing and oral communication and presentation were outstanding as well.”

Patterson’s projects included testing different high pressure systems of the engine with NASA’s system analysis team.

“Most of what I worked on was testing invalidation of high pressured gas systems – nitrogen, fuels, liquid oxygen and hydrogen and helium,” Patterson said.

After graduation, Patterson is considering working for NASA, but wants to keep his options open. He also wants to work with SpaceX, a space transport services company that is finding ways to colonize Mars.

MORE ON THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM

Check out Hallee Meltzer’s photo galleries of this weekend’s Homecoming events, including the parade, concert, boat burning and fireworks.

Madelyn Paquette reviews the Miami Theater Center’s production of Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler.”

Take a look at TMHtv’s recap of Homecoming week.

GREEK LIFE

Delta Gamma makes a splash GREEKS FOR GOOD: Beta Theta Pi competes in the synchronized swimming portion of the Delta Gamma philanthropy, Anchorsplash, held at the University Center Pool Sunday.

Beta finished second in the competition.

The Anchorsplash event began on Sunday and will continue through Monday, and it features “splash day” pool activities, an all-you-can eat dessert buffet, raffles and more.

The anchor, Delta Gamma’s symbol, represents hope.

The Beta Tau chapter of Delta Gamma raised more than $11,000 for the Delta Gamma Foundation, Service for Sight and the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind.

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Take advantage of right to vote Elections have arrived, and a corresponding surge in patriotic sentiment has motivated everybody to line up at the voting booths to exercise their rights as American citizens.

If only.

In Florida, this year’s elections so far seem to have produced little general enthusiasm. Lackluster candidates are partly to blame. On the one hand, there’s incumbent Rick Scott, whose performance as governor has been mediocre at best.

On the other, there’s Charlie Crist, whose about-faces on critical issues such as abortion and gay rights have shrouded his real beliefs in an impenetrable cloud.

Hardly inspiring.

But there’s more to this election than the race for governor. There are three amendments to the Florida constitution which can spell crucial change for the society which we, as UM students, are all a part of.

Do you really have nothing to say, for example, about the preservation of Florida’s ecosystems (Amendment 1)? Even if you don’t, isn’t it conceivable, after you do some research, that you might?

It’s true, if you are an out-of-state student and have not yet registered to vote in the state of Florida, you cannot vote for either Scott or Crist, nor on amendments to the Florida constitution. But these issues matter in other states, too.

At least three other states, for example, are considering legislation similar to Florida’s proposed constitutional amendment about medical marijuana.

If you have any attachment to your home state, and are at all interested in having your say in its affairs, research your state’s rules on voting absentee.

At any rate, voting is much more than the issues themselves. It is not just your right as an American citizen; it is your duty. One

cannot sit around professing to love the United States and its system of government and then choose not to participate in its lifeblood activity.

Ultimately, there is no excuse not to vote.

Don’t know the issues? Do your research. Too busy? Do a mail-in ballot. Don’t like the candidates? There’ll be an outcome one way or another, so just choose the one you even slightly prefer. Don’t care? Think of all the hundreds of thousands of people who would do anything for even the smallest political voice.

Vote because you can and others can’t.

Vote because you want to share in the responsibility for the state of your society.

Whatever your motivation, just go vote.

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Debate gaffe speaks to Rick Scott’s administration

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n the first gubernatorial debate between Rick Scott and Charlie Crist, Scott refused to walk on stage to start the debate because he thought the electric fan on Crist’s podium constituted an ANNIE unfair advantage.

CAPPETTA Since this so-called POLITICS COLUMNIST “fangate,” polls have been favoring Charlie Crist to win Florida’s gubernatorial elections, though the race is still tight. It was not just this gaffe, but also the content of the debates that led to Scott losing ground.

To some, it may seem like Scott’s mistakes were a result of improper media training or just some personality quirks coming out at an inopportune time. The truth, however, is that these gaffes are indicative of the kind of administration Rick Scott has run while governor and the opportunistic policies he’s implemented.

Scott’s entire campaign depends on a platform of being a job-centric governor.

He stated various times in the gubernatorial debates that he has been talking with corporations, trying to convince them to move to Florida by offering huge corporate tax cuts. The problem is, many of these jobs haven’t materialized, and few companies have actually moved because of anything Scott has done.

Meanwhile, he ignores questions on raising the minimum wage. Paying people a livable wage would not create job loss, because if Florida’s residents have more income, they’ll spend more money in Florida businesses, creating an increase in demand across the board.

Despite Rick Scott’s muddled argument that the state government can actually create jobs in the private sector, the truth is that only the consumers’ demand for product will lead businesses to hire more. This is because they will actually need that labor to produce enough for the increased demand. Scott cutting corporate taxes means that big businesses get to pocket money at the expense of workers, consumers and programs that benefit the entire state.

The programs that he has cut in the name of fiscal responsibility are ones vital to the economic and social wellbeing of Florida. Principal among those is education. Scott continues to restrict eligibility for and suck money out of the Bright Futures Scholarship, a merit-based fund that helps high school students attend public Florida universities. In doing so, he’s taking away this state’s bright future.

He also doesn’t support funding for clean solar energy like Crist does because he continues not to acknowledge the havoc that climate change is already wreaking on Florida’s environment and economy.

The pettiness of fangate is simply indicative of the pettiness with which Scott runs his administration. He panders to corporate interests and ignores the needs of the people. The biggest criticism of Crist is that he has changed parties. But as Crist’s campaign puts it best, “It’s not about right versus left – it’s about right versus wrong.”

Annie Cappetta is a freshman majoring in political science.

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BY S. MOLLY DOMINICK AND MATILDE PIANA | CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITERS

Midterm elections will be held Tuesday.

The closest polling place to campus is the BankUnited Center, but there are several Coral Gables locations, such as: Coral Gables Library City Hall West Miami Community Center Shenandoah Library West Dade Regional Library All polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re a voter registered in MiamiDade County, you can check your assigned polling place by: 1. Checking your voter information card 2. Calling 305-499-VOTE (8683) 3. Visiting gisweb.miamidade.gov/KnowWheretoVote.

Ask for assistance while voting Receive two replacement ballots if you make a mistake prior to casting your ballot Ask for an explanation, and request to vote using a provisional ballot, should your voting eligibility be questioned by poll workers for any reason Report any violations of election laws, such as violation of your rights as a voter, to the supervisor of elections for Miami-Dade

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Charlie Crist’s political aims ECONOMY AND JOBS

Crist wants to improve education in Florida and make college more affordable. He will fight to reverse Gov. Rick Scott’s cuts to the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which uses Florida lottery money to fund college scholarships for Florida CRIST residents. He plans to implement tax cuts for middle-class families and use incentives to help small businesses grow.

ENVIRONMENT

Crist is in favor of Amendment 1 and wants to conserve Florida’s environment by reducing the state’s dependence on out-of-state energy. He wants to decrease the number of laws restricting solar energy investment, which would increase job opportunities.

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Crist is in favor of Amendment 2 because he thinks it is an issue of compassion – trusting doctors and trusting Floridians to be responsible.

WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Crist supports a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions.

IMMIGRATION

Crist supports immediately passing legislation allowing the children of undocumented parents to attend Florida colleges at in-state tuition levels.

He wants to bring more people and jobs to the state through a “Visit Florida” program, including attracting Latin American immigrants to expand the job market.

HEALTH CARE

Crist wants to increase access to health insurance.

Three issues Crist has worked on since the start of his first term were helping the disabled, improving mental health services and funding research for autism spectrum disorders.

For more information, visit charliecrist.com.

Information compiled from charliecrist.com.

The Miami Hurricane spoke to UMYCD President Ishtpreet Singh and Vice President Dylan Swart for their stance on issues in this election.

It’s important for people to get involved in the election regardless of party affiliation.

“More so than politicizing, I think it is important for students to focus on those core issues that are really important to them and then look at where the candidates for governor stand on them,” Singh said.

Education is the most important issue for college students in this election, according to Singh and Swart.

“There is a very strict difference in how the two candidates for governor look at education and the amount of money they’re spending on education. And I really think it is important for people to understand that,” Singh said.

Immediate action needs to be taken in addressing climate change.

“Everything else – gay marriage, gun control, women’s equality, abortion rights – all of that is not going to matter if the sea level is rising…,” Swart said.

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Rick Scott’s campaign ticket HIGHER EDUCATION

Rick Scott pledges to help make higher education more affordable for every family, support STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) degrees and promote business start-ups. Regarding education, SCOTT Scott’s aims include reducing the cost of textbooks, increasing the number of graduates finding jobs in their field of study and having a public university be ranked a top 10 school, and another in a top 25 list.

ENVIRONMENT

Scott is proposing multi-million dollar plans for alternative water supply investment, springs restoration and Keys wastewater funding to protect reefs and other bodies of water. Scott also plans to enforce fines for companies who break environmental rules and ensure Congressional funding for Everglades restoration.

ECONOMY AND JOBS

Scott promises to promote small business and make Florida a hotspot for new businesses and job creation.

IMMIGRATION

Scott supports tougher immigration laws and opposes the creation of a national ID card. Meanwhile, he supports in-state tuition for illegal immigrants, as long as it is partnered with initiatives to limit higher education tuition and fee increases.

HEALTH CARE

Scott promises to enhance care for Florida residents by creating two more National Cancer Institute-designated centers in Florida and increasing access to better quality care by reducing duplicative training for nurses when changing facilities.

Scott is also known for leading the “Let’s Get to Work” campaign, opposing Obamacare and supporting Florida’s lawsuit against Obamacare.

For more information, visit rickscottforflorida.com.

Information compiled from ontheissues.org/Rick_Scott.htm.

UM College Republicans (UMCR) officially endorses two gubernatorial candidates: Rick Scott for governor and Pam Bondi for attorney general.

The Hurricane spoke to UMCR Fundraising Chair Rachel Chapnick about voting and her views on the issues.

Chapnick, who wished to speak on her own behalf as a club member and not as a representative for the organization, said the most important issues for college students are jobs and the economy.

“Scott has been tremendous in bringing back the jobs Charlie Crist lost and in salvaging Florida’s economy,” she said.

After governors of other states reportedly regretted legalizing marijuana, Chapnick said Florida needs to be better prepared when choosing to legalize the drug.

“The state needs to have different framework in place if they’re going to make it legal, rather than just legalizing it for medical purposes overnight,” she said. “If you look at states like Colorado and Washington, their governors have come out and said that they wished they had not legalized it. And I don’t want Florida to be one of the states in that situation.”

AMENDMENT 1

WATER AND LAND CONSERVATION Amendment 1 proposes to allocate funds to acquire and restore Florida conservation and recreation lands.

The purpose of the amendment is to manage, conserve, restore and improve lands, including the Everglades.

It also focuses on creating cleaner sources of water.

If it passes, 33 percent of tax revenue collected on documents, including property deeds and bonds, would go toward the Land Acquisition Trust Fund (LATF) for the next 20 years. The LATF was originally created in 1963 to fund the purchase of land for parks.

It would not increase or decrease state revenues, and it is not yet known whether it will result in any additional state expenditures. This would depend on future legislative actions; the same applies to local governments.

AMENDMENT 2

USE OF MARIJUANA FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS Amendment 2 would allow for the medical use of marijuana for people with debilitating diseases, such as cancer, glaucoma or hepatitis C, among others. These cases would be determined by licensed Florida physicians.

There would be no predetermined increase in cost to local governments. The amendment’s passage would involve additional regulation and enforcement of the production and sale of medical marijuana.

The Department of Health would register and regulate the locations where medical marijuana is distributed.

Patients and caregivers would have identification cards.

AMENDMENT 3

PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN JUDICIAL VACANCIES Amendment 3 would require Florida’s governor to fill judicial vacancies if: 1. The judge has reached the retirement age, 70 2. The judge does not qualify for a retention election, in which the public votes to decide whether the judge should continue to hold office 3. The judge does not receive a majority of votes in the retention election.

Judges are nominated by a commission, which compiles a list of candidates who have been pre-examined, in order for the governor to choose from the list.

The amendment allows for the previous governor to appoint judges before the new governor has entered office.

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HALLEE MELTZER // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR POPPING PERFORMANCE: Fabolous raps to the audience at the 2014 Homecoming concert.

HALLEE MELTZER // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR DYNAMIC DUO: Local act Grant & Duval opens for the Homecoming concert on Thursday evening at the BankUnited Center. Matt and Kim with Fabolous were the acts in the lineup.

BY JAMIE HERMAN CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Although seemingly a strange combination, Matt and Kim with Fabolous at the 2014 Homecoming concert made for a surprising mishmash of alternative and rap music.

On Thursday, the BankUnited Center transformed into a glow stick-illuminated, confetti-covered venue. During the evening, Kim booty danced over the crowd, Fabolous gave some heartfelt words and the mixed genres left some disillusioned.

Before the main acts hit the stage, University of Miami student DJs Grant & Duval and Littlefoot livened up the audience. Their performance was energetic, mixing popular songs like “Pompeii” by Bastille and “All of Me” by John Legend.

After a suspenseful musical introduction, Matt and Kim took to the stage, upbeat and wild. Matt playfully introduced Kim as “his partner in crime and partner in sex,” and she was constantly dancing and stepping up on her drum set.

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was never a boring moment throughout the entire performance. Matt would occasionally blast the audience with a confetti gun while Kim threw balloons into the crowd.

“Matt and Kim were the best part,” said freshman Saud Boujarwah. “They are really great performers.”

After Matt and Kim’s performance the crowd began to dwindle. When Fabulous came on stage, it was apparent that he did have supporters, as many people sang along and waved their hands in the air.

The rapper sang “Say Ahh” and many of his own original songs, including his most famous, “You Be Killin Em.” While students may not have been familiar with all the songs, the artists delivered for this year’s Homecoming concert.

“Both acts were entertaining, and the energy on the floor was a lot of fun,” said Nikki Wong, a member of Hurricane Productions. “Everyone seemed to be enjoying the show and responded well to the acts and props. The artists definitely had different styles of music, but people seemed to go along with it pretty well.”

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HALLEE MELTZER // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR CROWD CRAZE: Kim, of Matt and Kim, stands on top of the crowd’s hands while dancing. Matt and Kim are known for their alternative music style.

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Playwrights become Astonishing Idiots

JACKIE YANG // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER WRITING WORKSHOP: Department of Theatre Arts faculty member Oren Safdie advises student playwrights during a workshop for the Astonishing Idiots theater company. The first performance will take place on Wednesday and will feature the work of seven students.

BY JACKIE YANG CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

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A handful of students is seated in a collection of rickety desks too small to support their laptops and thick scripts.

This is Astonishing Idiots, a new student-run theater company housed under the Department of Theatre Arts.

Astonishing Idiots is currently preparing for two shows this semester. The first will be on Wednesday.

Faculty instructor Oren Safdie, a playwriting resident at the renowned La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in Manhattan, wants to give student playwrights a chance to realize their work in a practical setting.

“A lot of what we do in playwriting workshop is very theoretical; we just read over scripts,” Safdie said. “But theater is meant to be something that’s presented to the public, so that’s why we’ve chosen to go out and produce our work in an offcampus venue.”

The production will be constructed around selected scripts based on the theme “Upper Class Horror Stories.” The scripts come from University of Miami students.

If enough interest is generated, the company hopes to start monthly shows in the spring semester.

“You don’t know until you try,” said junior Adrian Alonso about the playwriting process.

The theater company’s work is packaged under an official course, THA 485, November 3 - November 5, 2014

which mostly takes on the form of a playwriting workshop and independent study with other directors, actors and writers.

As performance night looms nearer, the company is focusing on finding student directors, casting actors and finalizing the pool of script submissions, which include both monologues and short scenes.

The students swap pieces, read characters and dissect each others’ writing.

New ideas burgeon in the middle of the workshop; should they add comedic interludes? Slapstick scenarios?

All the while, Safdie challenges the playwrights to reflect on their stories, suggests improvements and recommends casting possibilities.

Though the playwrights enrolled in THA 485 contribute a good portion of the writing, acting and directing involved in the show, the theater company is open to script submissions from all students on campus, regardless of school or major.

Safdie is modeling this group after his experiences as founder of the student-run West End Gate Theater Bar in Manhattan and as a Woolrich Fellow at the Columbia University School of the Arts, an initiative that focused on bringing plays from “the page to the stage.”

“Playwriting is a place to experiment,” said Safdie. “Some things will work, and some things will fail, but the only way to really test that is onstage.”

The members of Astonishing Idiots meet both informally and in workshops with Safdie, who commutes to Miami from Los Angeles on a weekly basis. He offers guidance and experience, but the production process is very much in the hands of the students.

STUDENT PLAYWRIGHTS The following students will have their work produced Wednesday: Freshman Christian Diclemente Sophomore Haynes Stephens Sophomore Liam Allen-McGoran Junior Adrian Alonso Junior Chelsea Jubis Senior Grant Harris Senior Megan Rico

IF YOU GO WHERE: Open Stage Club at 2325 Galiano St. Coral Gables, FL 33134 WHEN: 8 p.m. Wednesday CONTACT: Submissions for the next show will soon be accepted at astonishingidiots@gmail.com.

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Duke Johnson’s rank on Miami’s alltime rushing yard list

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Clive Walford’s rank for tight end receptions this season

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Canes offense rams through Tar Heels

Teams place last at season close Coach remains hopeful despite losses, looks forward to future

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MATTHEW TRABOLD // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ALL EYES ON DUKE: Junior Duke Johnson (No. 8) breaks into the end zone during Sunday’s Homecoming game against University of North Carolina at Sun Life Stadium. Johnson scored two touchdowns during the game, helping secure the Canes’ 47-20 victory. This is the Canes’ third consecutive double digits win over Cincinnati, Virginia Tech and UNC.

Homecoming game yields victory

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After a convincing win Oct. 23 at Virginia Tech, many Hurricanes fans headed into Homecoming weekend wondering if Miami could pull off another big win two weeks in a row.

The second quarter began with North Carolina pinned deep in its own territory and in punt formation. The snap sailed over punter Tommy Hibbard’s head and out of the end zone for a safety.

Miami won 47-20, but the score was not indicative of North Carolina’s struggles against Miami’s dominating offense.

Carolina briefly gained some momentum when UM quarterback Brad Kaaya was sacked after a young and inexperienced Sunny Odogwu was put in at right tackle. Linebacker Cayson Collins recovered the fumble and returned it for the touchdown, but kicker Nick Weiler 10

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missed the extra point leaving Miami with a 9-6 lead.

Kaaya found tight end Clive Walford in the end zone twice in the second quarter, first with a 14-yard bullet pass down the middle, and then another 14-yarder that the big, athletic tight end leapt high in the air to catch. However, it was the first play from scrimmage with 2:55 left in the half at Miami’s 10-yard line that sent 51,000 people strong to their feet.

Kaaya handed it off to Duke Johnson, who broke two tackles and then found a hole and broke into the clear, with two defenders trailing close behind all the way to the end zone.

Duke tied his own personal record with a 90-yard rushing touchdown. The rush also put him at more than 3,000 rushing yards for his career.

Duke finished the afternoon with 177 on the ground and 49 receiving yards, including a 37-yard third-quarter touchdown.

“We had the mindset going in that if we can score on one play, that’s what we wanted to do,” Johnson said. “Coach Coley called a great play, and when I got

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to midfield, I started slowly getting tired, but I refused to get run down again by North Carolina.”

By the end of the first half, Miami led 30-6, holding a North Carolina team that scored 37.4 points per game to only one defensive touchdown. Golden was thrilled with Johnson’s performance.

“There’s a difference between a talented running back and a skilled running back. This guy is skilled right now,” Golden said. “He has the experience and wisdom to know when to press, when to cut … the way he’s seeing it, his tracks are really good, there’s not a lot of cuts on air, he’s pressing the line of scrimmage well, he’s coachable, he’s practicing at a level that none of us have seen and he’s stronger. He’s markedly stronger than he was at any point in his career.”

Miami’s greatest success was applying pressure on Marquise Williams the whole game. The defense sacked the quarterback six times. That number also applied to Carolina’s ground game. Yes, the Tar Heels finished with six rushing yards.

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The Hurricanes cross country teams wrapped up the regular season in this weekend’s meet.

The men and women’s teams placed last in their respective races at the ACC Championships held in Charlottesville, Virginia.

In the men’s eight-kilometer race, senior Douglas Dourado finished first for the Hurricanes with a time of 26:09.9. A total of five men represented Miami.

Syracuse won the men’s championship for the second-straight year. Syracuse junior Martin Hehir won the race with a time of 23:15.2, and fellow Orangeman senior Max Straneva finished third with a time of 23:23.1.

Seven women represented the Hurricanes. For the women’s six-kilometer race, sophomore Gabrielle Hesslau led Miami, finishing with a time of 23:31.5. Frida Carlsson finished four places behind her with a time of 24:05.2.

North Carolina won the women’s team championship. Their highest finisher was junior Annie LeHardy who crossed the finish line at 20:09.5. Liv Westphal, a senior from Boston College won the race clocking in at 19:43.8.

Despite this finish, Miami distance coach Damon Griffiths was hopeful.

“I feel both teams competed hard today,” he said.

“We had several positives this season. We will take a break and start preparing for track season.”

NCAA Regional Championships are Nov. 14 in Tallahassee, and NCAA Championships are Nov. 22 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The indoor track season starts with the Nittany Lion Challenge hosted by Pennsylvania State in January.

Miami will host two track meets: the Hurricane Invitational in March and the Hurricane Alumni Invitational in April.

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It’s Nov. 3, which means we are weeks away from the worst and most heartbreaking week of the year: the Turkey Drop.

The Turkey Drop is something that only people who have dealt with it know about, sort of like how only the First World complains about not having pants on when the Domino’s guy comes.

Every year, when all of the college freshmen go back home for Thanksgiving break, their long-distance relationships get snapped in half by one of the lovers who decided they couldn’t handle it.

These evil people made one of the following conclusions: 1. “I think we’re growing apart.”

2. “I don’t have enough time to make it work.”

3. “I think you deserve better.”

4. All of the above, though these excuses are pretty low.

In my experience, long-distance relationships are doomed time-bombs that make less sense than the dining hall serving “Chicken Fried Chicken,” but I digress.

Regardless, I want you to succeed and be happy. Love is beautiful, and I will not

DEAR V Three steps to avoiding turkey drop...

shun it for you.

Therefore, here are my “Three Steps to Avoiding the Turkey Drop in November.”

GIVE HER SPACE Don’t let her associate you with watchful, judgmental parenting. Give her the trust and comfort to live freely without you breathing down her neck.

You don’t have to text and call every day. You each should be developing your own lives separate from each other. That is healthy.

And then when you do get to converse, you will have even more to talk about, and it will feel much more relaxed and enjoyable.

MAKE SURE HER NEW FRIENDS LIKE YOU It’s weird when all of a sudden you are lunged into a fresh environment, and the people you deem your closest friends are lightyears away from the peeps you’re used to.

Well, so are your gal’s. So you better make sure they like you.

Send your female chocolatey foods to munch on. Ask your lady what shimmy’s

friend’s think of you so you can reassess your performance as a relationship-partaker.

There’s always more constructive criticism to take, and, just as with anything you want to succeed in, you should always want to hear it.

LET HER GO OUT Don’t get nervous if one fine Thursday she says, “Me and the girls are heading to a new club over on West Ave.” You have to trust your lover, and you have to let your lover know and see that. Give her the chance to fly, and she will hopefully fly back.

If she doesn’t, she wasn’t worth it anyway. Or, she got stuck in a tree.

All in all, make sure you adhere to the three pillars of all successful relationships: trust, understanding and communication, and you will be dandy.

So keep it together and give your best effort, so you don’t have to let that turkey bass drop.

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