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STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929
Understaffing prompts policy changes BY ERIKA GLASS MANAGING EDITOR
As midterm season begins, more students seek ways to cope with the stress of exams. Some turn to the Counseling Center for support. But starting this year, the Center will implement changes that will affect how students will be able to seek help. The changes include swapping the visitor walk-in process with a triage model and setting a 15-visit limit per student per academic year. In the last few years, the total number of attended sessions increased from 5,438 in 2010-2011 to 9,083 in 2013-2014. Counseling Center Direc-
tor Ernesto Escoto attributes this to the increasing stress in our society. “The amount of stress that our students are experiencing coming to campus, and not only to do well but also to gain the skills necessary to enter the workforce, is very high,” he said. “And as you can tell from our data, anxiety is our number one concern.” However, the decision to limit student visits to 15 is not arbitrary. According to Escoto, the Center works in a short-term scope. This means that their services are based on follow-up appointments that they schedule every other week, meaning that a student could then have up to eight scheduled visits per semester. “We can say, you know, you only get 15 sessions per academic year, and really you need that many sessions in the period of two months or three
months, and that certainly is not something that we would be able to sustain,” Escoto said. This is not a firm limit, however, as the Counseling Center will still see those who have exceeded their limit and require additional help. Still, according to Escoto, students only visit the center an average of five to six times per academic year. “So, in fact, that number is significantly above the average number of sessions that a students sees us,” Escoto said. “Having said that, there is some flexibility if a student needs to be seen for an additional two to three sessions just to make sure that they get adequate care, we will certainly consider that service.” To some, like junior Alyssa Zirkman, these changes do not sit well, particularly the 15-visit limit. She said the changes are “ridiculous.” SEE COUNSELING, PAGE 4
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GREEK LIFE
Sorority hosts sumo slam for fundraising
Literacy nonprofit benefits from funds BY JACKIE YANG CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Students dressed in giant sumo suits engaged each other in combat Thursday on the university green as part of Kappa Kappa Gamma’s fall philanthropy event, “Kick It With Kappa!” Every year, each of the University of Miami’s Greek organizations spend two days fundraising on campus in either the fall or spring semester and one day doing so in the opposite semester. This year, Kappa decided to plan a new program for “Kick It,” trading in its traditional volleyball tournament for coin wars, sumo wrestling and the Kappa World Cup. Eight fraternities participated in “Kick It”: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Sigma Phi, Beta Theta Pi, Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha. During coin wars, each fraternity competed to collect the most cash in its coin jars. Eight large gallon containers were set up on tables in the breezeway, each labeled with a fraternity’s name. Passersby and fraternity brothers “voted” with coins and dollars. Sumo wrestling offered an opportunity for fraternity members and non-Greek students to throw on a sumo suit and duke it out in a round for a participation fee. “It was actually really funny,” said Raquel Mitchel, president of Miami’s Delta Kappa chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma. “I think all
the frats that participated had a lot of fun with it.” All proceeds from the event went toward the sorority’s national partner, Reading is Fundamental, a nonprofit that fights children’s illiteracy. Kappa Kappa Gamma has already raised $4,800 for Reading is Fundamental. “61 percent of lower-income families don’t have books at home, which was really shocking to me because I was always surrounded by books,” said Katie Cwikla, the philanthropy chair for Kappa Kappa Gamma. In addition to raising money for Reading is Fundamental, the sorority also volunteers with the organization in local communities through a program called Reading Buddies. “We go as sorority sisters once a week to read to kids at community centers, so it’s something we’re really proud of and something that we’re really trying to raise awareness for,” Cwikla said. The chapter hopes to raise at least $5,000 this year for Reading is Fundamental. However, Cwikla emphasized that the main goal is to spread the word about the organization and about illiteracy in general. “I don’t think it’s a problem most people are aware of, so just really getting more people on campus involved is important,” she said. In an effort to raise funds from a variety of sources, the sorority has also opened a page at GoFundMe.com, a fundraising website allowing supporters to donate money for causes. Event entry fees, T-shirts and on-campus events also contributed to the fundraising. “Kick It” concluded with the Kappa World Cup on Friday, a soccer tournament among the participating fraternities.
NICK GANGEMI // PHOTO EDITOR FACE-OFF FOR FUNDRAISING: Junior Kelly Mote and Senior Melissa Villanueva, sisters in the sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, face off during Kappa’s sumo wrestling event. The fundraiser, part of “Kick it with Kappa!,” raised money for the sorority’s philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental.
Each team in the tournament represented a different country and teams were judged on athletic performance and on country flag designs. Mojito Grill provided a donation of food to sell at the tournament, which also contributed to fundraising proceeds. At the end of the events, Lambda Chi Alpha took the lead with the highest philanthropic contribution, closely followed by Sigma Chi and Beta Theta Pi.
Sophomore Joel Glickman, who serves as the external vice president for Lamba Chi Alpha, stressed the important role philanthropy plays in Greek life. “We really urged the entire chapter to get on board,” Glickman said. “It’s one of those things that brings Greek life together.” Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma are looking forward to their spring event, which will be organized under the newly elected philanthropy chair, to be announced in November.
NEWS BRIEFS SONGWRITER’S SHOWCASE Cat 5 Music Publishing is now accepting submissions for the seventh annual Songwriter’s Showcase, a featured concert of Festival Miami. The showcase will be held on Oct. 23 in Gusman Hall. Ten finalists will be selected to perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges. In the past, judges have included Grammy-winning artists Bruce Hornsby and Jon Secada. To submit an original song, visit cat5music.com. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.
RELAXATION FOR COPING WITH STRESS SEMINAR
THINK PINK WEEK SURVIVOR CELEBRATION
The Well Canes Wellness Incentives Program is holding a lunchtime seminar on managing day-to-day anxiety and stress with calming relaxation techniques from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the University Center (UC) room 211. Students will learn how to identify stress, recognize stress reactions and use stress reduction methods to manage stress. The seminar will be led by a University of Miami Faculty and Staff Assistance Program consultant. To register, visit ulearn.miami.edu.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Zeta Tau Alpha will kick off Think Pink Week with a Survivor Celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Student Activities Center (SAC) patio. A group photo will be taken of a human ribbon and guest speakers, including cancer survivors Lainey Kieffer and author Paula Holland De Long. Kieffer will share her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28. De Long is a life coach and award-winning author who will speak on advocacy and living in the moment. Food and beverages will be served at the event, and shirts will be available for purchase.
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‘JUMANJI’ SCREENING A Robin Williams tribute will be hosted by Hurricane Productions and the Cinematic Arts Commission with a screening of “Jumanji” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Cosford Cinema. The film follows two kids who save a man who was trapped inside a board game for 26 years. Together, they try to make it to the end of the Jumanji game. The film stars Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce. The event will also feature a presentation by the Counseling Center to raise awareness about mental health. It is free for students with a Cane Card. Emily Dabau may be emailed at edabau@themiamihurricane.com.
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RSMAS complex opens doors for research Facilities promise revolutionary discoveries BY SOPHIE BARROS STAFF WRITER
The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) inaugurated its new 86,000-square-foot Marine Technology and Life Sciences Seawater Complex, which will allow for groundbreaking experiments and scientific investigations. The brand new research complex is worth $50 million and will support research in the areas of air-sea interaction, marine life science, tropical marine biology and biomedicine, all under one roof. University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala gave opening remarks about the complex at the inauguration ceremony held Thursday at the RSMAS campus in Virginia Key, Florida. “The difference between this building and the many other buildings that we built is that this is a building about discovery,” Shalala said. “This is at the center of what great research universities are about. Every once in a while you get the chance to invest in a building that is a game changer. But a game changer that will improve
SOPHIE BARROS // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER EXCITING EXPERIMENTS: Rivah Winter, a Ph.D. candidate in marine biology, explains experiments that show how coral reefs can be treated to survive climate change. The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) inaugurated its new Marine Technology and Life Sciences Seawater Complex Thursday.
the lives and the opportunities of people all over the world.… That’s the kind of science we are doing here.” The complex has state-of-the-art facilities, including a 38,000-gallon tank that can repro-
duce the winds of a Category 5 hurricane. This allows researchers to investigate the forecasting of hurricanes without having to deal with the dangers of the field.
“It’s exciting because we have the opportunity to make measurements in a facility that is truly unique in the world,” said Nathan Laxague, a third-year doctoral student at RSMAS. “There are other wave tanks that are longer. There are other wave tanks that are wider. There are wind tunnels that can go faster. But there’s no facility that can match our ability to combine size, strength and speed to simulate hurricanes.” The construction of the building was made possible namely by a $5 million donation from the Glassell Family Foundation and a $15 million competitive grant by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). “Only four out of 93 grant applicants were chosen, so it really was the best of the best,” said Mary Saunders, associate director for management resources at NIST, during her speech at the opening ceremony. “Today we are celebrating more than this facility. We are celebrating the public good that can be achieved through investment in science and technology. I’m more than convinced that this money was very well spent.”
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CAMPUS LIFE
Talent show brings organizations together for good cause Active Minds at the U seeks to destigmatize mental health issues BY ZISHI WU CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Singers, rappers, guitarists and dancers showcased their talents at the Mental Health Awareness Talent Show, a fundraiser hosted by Active Minds at the U and held at the University Center Patio Thursday night. Active Minds is an organization that campaigns to erase the stigma of seeking help for mental health concerns. The talent show served as a fundraiser, allowing people to donate either during the show or online via GoFundMe.com, a personal fundraising website. Donors from the organizations that participated in the talent show could select their organization for the fundraiser competition. So far, UM organizations, faculty and students have donated $5,075 of the fundraiser’s $6,000 goal. Almost $300 was raised at the talent show alone. The organization that raises the most money for Active Minds at the U will have the honor of sponsoring Send Silence Packing, a suicide awareness exhibit that will be held on the Green on Oct. 9. The winner has yet to be announced. Donations are still being accepted online at GoFundMe.com. Performers came from campus organizations such as Miami Motion, Rhythm Nation, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega and Kappa Sigma. Talents ranged from choreography to guitar and vocal covers to indie rap.
“We’re really excited to see this come to campus,” said David Pearl-Schwartz, the president of Active Minds at the U. “Suicide prevention is one of the most visible ways to raise awareness for mental health, and with this display we hope to end the silence surrounding suicide.” Pearl-Schwartz, a senior majoring in psychology, has always been interested in helping people through the mental health field. He was unsure of how to translate this dream into a reality until the summer of 2013, when his fraternity brothers in Kappa Sigma told him that a student had attempted to jump from the roof of a freshman residential hall. Members of Kappa Sigma contacted the police, who were able to help the student. “When I heard about that, it was the spark for me to get this on campus,” Pearl-Schwartz said. Last fall, he revived the University of Miami’s inactive chapter of Active Minds. In the past year, the organization has grown from three executive board members to 35 active members and a host of irregular participants. To expand Active Minds at the U, Pearl-Schwartz enlisted the help of his fraternity brothers. Alex McGuire, the philanthropy chair of Kappa Sigma, has been inspired by Pearl-Schwartz to get the fraternity involved with more community activities that promote mental health awareness. “I think it’s great that David is putting together this event because it gets the campus talking about mental health problems and erases the stigma,” said McGuire, who performed a guitar and vocal cover at the talent show. “And if we can do it through the healing power of music, that’s fine with me.” Active Minds at the U has donated $5,000 to the national Active Minds organization. It has also successfully applied to be a host
of Send Silence Packing. On Oct. 9, 1,100 backpacks, representing the number of college students who commit suicide each year, will be displayed at the Green. Two hundred of these backpacks contain pictures of the deceased and words from their loved ones. According to the Active Minds website, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also reports that one in four college students have a diagnosable mental illness. Yet because of the fear of the stigma of mental illness, many people don’t get help until it’s too late. Through upcoming events such as Send Silence Packing and National Day Without Stigma, Active Minds at the U hopes to remove stigmas behind mental health problems and encourage those who suffer to seek help. Jillian Kernan, a member of Chi Omega, was touched when someone from her chapter made an announcement about Active Mind’s cause. “I love to sing and I thought that I could share the beauty of music and express my support that way,” Kernan said. She represented Chi Omega at the show and finished the event with a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
ACTIVE MINDS AT THE U For more information on Active Minds and mental health resources, visit activeminds.org. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Counseling Center starts over-the-phone therapy Zirkman has frequently visited the Counseling Center and says she is grateful for their help even though, to her, being seen was always a difficult process. “The Counseling Center may be the only option for some students, and that they are putting a limit on the aid of students’ well-being makes me furious,” she said. Though the center is working on expanding the staff, these changes are being implemented in part because of the center’s limited resources. The Counseling Center currently houses seven psychologists, two full-time contract therapists, three part-time psychiatrists and ten doctoral-level interns. According to Escoto, because the center staff is comprised of mostly psychologists trained as generalists, they concentrate on anxiety, depression and sometimes bipolar disorder, but if a student is unstable, they may require at least biweekly therapy. “We don’t have the resources to be able to do that,” he said. About eight to ten percent of the total number of students that visit the counseling center require additional outside help, Escoto said. So when students with severe and chronic mental illness go to the counsel-
ing center, they will be referred to an outside specialist. If a student is in acute distress, however, the Counseling Center will see them and make sure that they’re stable before they connect them to someone in the community. For cases like these, the Counseling Center has implemented a triage model to replace their regular walk-in process from previous years. Students are now able to call and request to speak to a therapist, or they can show up and ask to be seen. This allows the center to do a brief assessment of the presenting concerns. The center will then evaluate whether or not they are a threat to themselves or to other people and either stabilize them over the phone or call them in to be seen by someone in the center. “If they call and we determine that they need to be seen right away, we say, ‘Can you get somebody to bring you to the Counseling Center?’ or ‘Do you feel comfortable walking to the counseling center?’” Escoto said. “Then we make sure that they get seen right away, and if they need to be hospitalized after that, we make sure that happens.”
David Pearl-Schwartz started UM’s Active Minds chapter last year. Active Minds is a mental health organization on campus that works to get rid of the negative stigma surrounding mental health. PearlSchwartz says that, though he understands the reason for the limit, he thinks the limit won’t help in fostering consistent help in mental well-being. “I think they’re making the best of the situation that they’re in,” he said. “We hope that in the future as an organization we can work to expand the resources that are available to the Counseling Center.” Senior Sarah Kamakawiwo’ole, has had positive experiences with the Counseling Center. She said that the center has helped her by providing feedback and supporting her. “I think that the Counseling Center has a really bad rep that isn’t always a fair call,” Kamakawiwo’ole said. “When you look at the size of their staff and how many people they are supposed to support, it’s no surprise that so many people think they’re poor quality – they’re stretched far too thin in every way, every day.”
She also said that she thinks that people should be patient when seeking therapy. “You can’t just tell a stranger about your life in 30 minutes and then get some perfect formula or ten-step plan that’s going to fix everything,” Kamakawiwo’ole said. “That’s not how counseling works. That’s not how people work.” These changes, according to Escoto, are to accommodate this growing number of patients. And, as far as whether they’re here to stay, Escoto said that he does not see it slowing down. “I don’t think that we can sustain a continued worsening of mental health of our citizens in the U.S.,” he said. “But we haven’t seen it slow down yet.” COUNSELING CENTER HOURS 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday To make an appointment, call the center at 305-284-5511. In case of an emergency, there is someone on-call at all hours.
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Public relations organization gets the ball rolling PLAYFUL PR: The University of Miami Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) brought “zorb” balls to campus Thursday. Students like junior Fahad Alroudhan (left) and sophomore Dan Ufberg (right) climbed inside the human-sized hamster balls and roamed the green. The PRSSA hosts various events on campus, including fashion shows, meet-and-greets, and guest speaker lectures where members can meet others with similar interests while gaining experience and making connections in public relations.
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OPINION speak UP WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE CHANGES AT THE COUNSELING CENTER?
“I like the changes because different students, like freshmen, don’t know how to make appointments. Being able to talk to someone on the phone is good because students may have busy schedules.”
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“The call is good because, wherever you are, some advice when you’re stressed is useful. I don’t see why a person couldn’t go to the medical campus if they need more visits.”
“I think it’s going to harm more students than benefit. The tuition here is very expensive, so everything they do should benefit students.”
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Policy change won’t limit counseling In a response to The Miami Hurricane’s editorial about the UM Counseling Center’s lack of campus presence, Ernesto Escoto, the center’s director, discussed a continuing campaign to improve awareness of mental health issues, as well as access to services that aim to address these. That was in January. Now, the Counseling Center is limiting students to 15 visits per academic year, a move that seems, at first glance, to set back the Counseling Center’s goals. Many students may begin to worry about the number of times they’ve visited, which may create the false impression that their mental health is somehow less important than their physical health. After all, no budgetary or staff restraints would ever
force such limits on visits to the Health Center. But if they did, it is not inconceivable that a students may dismiss a painful headache to save their restricted visits, and then turn out, when it is too late, to have had meningitis. A 15-visit limit on counseling risks creating a similarly brutal calculus, where students in emotional distress, hesitating to “waste” one of their visits, may decide not to seek the help they actually need. However, it is imperative that students keep in mind that the Counseling Center will never turn away a person in need. The 15-visit limit, prompted by understaffing, provides a general mechanism for the center to help as many people as possible by ensuring the center’s limited
resources are not cornered by the same students over and over again. If students require help beyond the center’s ability to provide, they will be referred to a specialist. In addition, the new triage model ensures that all students in acute emotional distress, regardless of whether they’ve maxed out their visits or not, will be seen according to the urgency of their needs. These policy changes, however strange they may sound at first, show no deviation from the Counseling Center’s mission to help students. A student should never hesitate to take advantage of the resources it provides. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
Gender inequality a matter of respect
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hough better-known as the face of Hermione Granger, U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson has ventured beyond her character’s activist nature (remember the house-elves?) to play her real-life role as JACKIE YANG an advocate for women’s CULTURE rights. COLUMNIST Last week, Watson spoke about the role of men in feminism at the United Nations to launch her new campaign, HeForShe. A “solidarity movement for gender equality,” HeForShe was described by Watson as a “formal invitation” for men to join the feminist movement.
Though largely admired by the general public, Watson’s speech has also incited reproach. Critics claim her speech implicitly gives men an easy break. By suggesting that many men are unknowingly already feminists based on common sense, Watson’s speech may encourage men to claim the feminist label without changing their actual behavior towards women. So what are some concrete ways that men can show their support for gender equality in their daily lives? The problem is evident enough on college campuses like ours. Fraternity parties and club venues shamelessly objectify females with their sexualized themes and gender-biased door fees, a practice that often treats women like currency. Social media outlets such as Yik Yak are riddled with lewd jokes and comments about body types, many of which dehumanize women.
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Outrun breast cancer with genetic screening
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e all deserve the opportunity to gaze through the window to our future. Recent Lasker award winner, Dr. Mary-Claire King, applied this idea NISHA through her proposal SHARMA on Sept. 8 to give an CONTRIBUTING equal opportunity for COLUMNIST all women to be genetically screened for breast cancer through population-based screening. Currently, the norm in policy set by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is to refer genetic screening only to women with a family history or previous history of cancer. Population-based screening for breast cancer would allow genetic screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations to be part of a routine medical checkup rather than depending on specific doctor referrals. Over the summer, a family friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer
A woman should not have to wait until after cancer hits to learn about the existence of preventive measures. Nisha Sharma, Contributing Columnist
in her late 50s. She had no genetic history of the disease, so she was never advised to have genetic screening for breast cancer. The harsh reality is that breast cancer doesn’t choose its victims based on family history alone. According to Dr. King’s recent study, about 50 percent of women who have developed breast or ovarian cancer did not have any family history of these diseases. If my family friend had undergone the screening, she could have impeded the onslaught of cancer and maybe could have had a blast at this year’s Fourth of July fireworks. A woman should not have to wait until after cancer hits to learn about the existence of preventive measures. Yet there is opposition to Dr. King’s proposal, stemming in part from the fact that there isn’t enough evidence that women with this mutated gene will definitely develop cancer. Experts fear that women with the BRCA1/BRCA2 mutated gene may undergo unnecessary surgeries in order to prevent breast cancer.
However, it seems unlikely that women will undergo life-altering surgeries without being properly informed about other methods of prevention. Critics also say that knowing of a mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene can shed negative light on a woman’s life, but in the long run it is beneficial to not be ignorant. This way, women can adopt simple methods of lowering the risk of developing breast cancer, such as breastfeeding and limiting alcohol intake. It’s true that genetic testing can be expensive, but the cost is outweighed by the value of being in control of one’s life. My experience with my close friend made me realize that life is too precious to cross your fingers and hope that a deadly disease won’t waltz into your life. We cannot skimp on preventive measures. The future of women does not have to be tied to the strings of cancer. Genetic screening is more than just a window to the future; it’s a form of empowerment. Nisha Sharma is a freshman majoring in neuroscience.
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Men, women must work together to solve gender issue This crudeness can be easily blamed on sexist attitudes. However, perhaps it is also a result of our society’s deteriorating value of respect in general, a transformation clearly visible through various 21st century social phenomena such as cyberbullying, online f laming and leaking of private digital property. Yet disrespect between the sexes manifests in subtler and “politer” ways as well. Small habits that might seem benign, such as diminutive names or patronizing praise, only further reinforce the idea that women are more childlike and naturally less capable than men. So men, think twice about your intentions before calling someone “princess” or “lady.” Before you tell a woman “good job,” ref lect on whether you are genuinely admiring her work as a peer or whether your encouragement is merely a form of socially instilled patronization. Beyond words, body language can also be a major reinforcement of male authority. Men often seem to hover over women in a pseudo6
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possessive nature in casual social settings, as if women were young children in need of guidance. A female faculty member even spoke of mortifying experiences during which an older colleague would pat her on the head during meetings, a gesture clearly meant to undermine her legitimacy as a professional. But the responsibility doesn’t only fall upon men; women, too, can improve this culture of respect. As Logan Lerman told Watson’s character in “The Perks of Being a Wallf lower,” “we accept the love we think we deserve.” Women, if you know you have earned more respect than you’re given, speak up. Be polite but clear if you feel uncomfortable or insulted. In many cases, the offenders may be sincerely oblivious to their crimes, but setting clear boundaries will help them recognize their gaffes and avoid repeating them around other females. There is little doubt that feminism is still an intimidating term to many; just yesterday I was discussing this very column with a peer and his response was shock-
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ingly negative: “Oh, man, the feminist speech. It’s too much for me.” When I questioned him further, his only explanation was that the whole movement in general was “too much sometimes.” While I was sufficiently surprised, it seems that my friend’s knee-jerk reaction is not at all uncommon. During a session I was sitting in on at the Canes LEAD conference last week, both male and female students testified about their peers’ trepidation with the “F-word.” Evidently, there are still many misconceptions f loating around about the definition of feminism, and Watson is right to try to reshape the public perception of the movement to make it more inclusive. However, just getting men to board the boat isn’t enough; if we are to row anywhere effectively, we must have a functional team that cooperates and respects all members as equals. Jackie Yang is a freshman majoring in neuroscience.
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Men, think twice about your intentions before calling someone “princess” ... Women, if you know you or “lady.” Before you tell a woman “good job,” reflect on whether you are genuinely admiring her work as a peer or whether your encouragement is merely a form of socially instilled patronization. Jackie Yang, Culture Columnist
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The modern-day Robin Hood returns, and he’s on the hunt for more people who have failed his city. DC Comics superhero Green Arrow made his television debut in 2012 in The CW’s “Arrow” as billionaire partier Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) returning home after five years on a mysterious island, resolved to rid his city of crime. Equipped with a bow and arrows, he hunts down rich criminals and coerces them into returning their ill-gotten money to those they had taken advantage of. In the past, DC concentrated its filmmaking on more popular heroes, like Superman and Batman, leaving the comparably small-time Green Arrow to take on television. DC will expand this approach Tuesday with the premiere of “The Flash,” a spin-off series. It will follow Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) as he discovers he has gained superpowers after a chemical explosion in a laboratory. This crossover with “Arrow” and “The Flash” will be a milestone for DC. With these two shows sharing a universe and airing at the same time slot just one day apart, fans can expect DC to attempt to build a television superhero empire comparable
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to Marvel’s movie empire. In the last five years, there have been 28 superhero movies, 17 of which are associated with Marvel. While Marvel has the upper hand in the movie industry, DC is still attempting to make its mark. A film starring its two biggest heroes, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” is set to hit theaters soon. How successful this endeavor will be after the failure of “The Green Lantern” a few years ago remains to be seen. However, while DC devotes fulllength films to more well-known he-
roes, Green Arrow will continue his quest on the small screen. Season three will show how Queen and his alter ego, the Arrow, have grown since the beginning of the first season, especially in his refusal to kill the criminals he meets. Oliver himself has grown as a person and appears more willing to let people into his inner circle. This is demonstrated through the growth of Team Arrow, which has gone from one person to more than four. An added bonus to this personal growth is the possibility of romance. Many fans have been longing to see Queen and his technology genius Felicity
Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards) enter a relationship. Since he has dated nearly every other girl on the show for at least some period of time, the romantic tension for “Olicity” has grown. Fans can expect to be pleased as the third season will open with Queen and Smoak going on a first date. However, Amell said that the date will go “horribly.” Fans are also promised new super heroes, including the Atom, who will play a part in a love triangle with Oliver and Felicity. Additionally, supervillian Ra’s al Ghul will make an appearance sometime before the winter break as the new antagonist, following Deathstroke from last season. While DC prepares for its long-term goals, viewers should shift their attention to the small screen and watch what could be the beginning of a DC television empire. While the Flash, the more well-known of the two heroes, will attract new viewers, fans of “Arrow” should feel proud to be part of what could be a new era in coalescing television.
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It came down to the last set. American Volleyball Coaches Association’s No. 5 ranked Florida State University (15-0) needed all five sets to take down the Hurricanes (9-6) at the Knight Sports Complex, despite the momentum from a 3-1 home victory Friday against Clemson. “It’s not about the opponent,” said Miami head coach Jose “Keno” Gandara. “It’s about us and how we prepare. We had a good day yesterday and did a good job preparing. Florida State just made a few more plays.” One thing Florida State could not prepare for was the firepower of Senior Class Award candidate Savanah Leaf, who tied a team record with 30 kills, but remained humble. “I just feel like I need to reduce my errors – I wasn’t really too worried about how many kills I had,” said Leaf after the game. “I’m happy with my intensity, but there’s some things I have to work on.” The Hurricanes cruised to another home win Friday, notching their seventh home triumph of the season. California natives Savanah Leaf and Kelsie Groot led the way – combining for 32 kills. Coming off earning ACC Freshman of the Week, setter Haley Templeton served up 44 assists, pushing her past the 400mark on the season. Friday, the in-state topranked ACC rival Florida State marched into the Knight Sports
GIANCARLO FALCONI // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER OVER THE NET: Freshman Haley Templeton (No. 5) sets the ball for a subsequent spike during Sunday’s women’s volleyball game against Florida State University (FSU). The Canes lost to FSU 3-2. Templeton was ACC Freshman of the Week, having 44 assists in Friday’s game against Clemson.
Complex to find a deafening crowd of parents, students and the Band of the Hour, all breaking the sound barrier with their roars. The Seminoles jumped ahead to an early 4-1 lead, which grew to 18-12 – but the Hurricanes never let go. After exchanging point after point, Miami shocked FSU and took the first set 28-26. Both teams struggled offensively in the first set, neither topping the .104 attack percentage mark. In the second set, the Seminoles regained their composure
and won 25-19, despite close exchanges early on. Savanah Leaf had 16 kills through the first two, and Templeton added 20 assists. The third set was similar to the first, but the Hurricanes came up short in the end. Neither team hit over .250, and both suffered six errors – including four from Leaf. However, the game’s leading attacker and the rest of her teammates bounced back in the fourth set, clawing at an FSU lead that reached as many as seven. The crowd backed the Canes with har-
monious cheer as they snatched a 29-27 victory. And then it all came down to one set – a conclusive race to 15. Coach Gandara relied heavily on five different freshmen to pull off the upset: Haley Templeton, Sakile Simmons, Brooke McDermott, Michele Marenus and Sylvia Hernandez. “It’s all about confidence,” he said. “They’re all good volleyball players, and they all did a good job.” However, some early errors by these freshmen forfeited
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the momentum from the fourth set success, and the Seminoles climbed to 15 after a block on a spike from Leaf. “It was great to be able to compete against someone ranked so high in the nation,” said Templeton. “We did well against them. I was happy.” The Hurricanes will look to take what they learned from this loss and bring it with them to Syracuse, where they will continue ACC play against the Orange at 7 p.m. Friday.
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Dear Premature Patty, First of all, congratulations! Your hotness is officially an issue. Your performance in the sack is making your boyfriend’s skinny-whinny erupt early. Be proud. But don’t worry. There are plenty of ways to fix this problem. For example, when the “deed” be-
gins, hold up a picture of his grandma. Just kidding, don’t do that. Well, technically, that would work. But we don’t need to get that desperate. There’s hope. To tell you the truth Patty, the best way to solve this problem does not involve you. The easiest path is for your boyfriend to take care of the problem himself beforehand ... about 20 minutes beforehand. Or more like 20 minutes with hand. This operation will decrease his sensitivity and boost his endurance miraculously. It’s a fact. The second time always takes longer – why do you think we’re still waiting for Jesus’ second coming? On the other hand, another useful tip – pun intended – is to put the protection on during foreplay. Ever try tickling a man wearing a sweater? Sure he still giggles, but it’s not the same as when he’s suns-out-guns-out. This rubber f***y – rhymes with ducky – is at best a protective layer to ensure not only that there is a clean-up
crew in aisle sex, but also that the heavy petting doesn’t trigger heavy wetting. Regardless, he should be wearing the turtleneck anyway, so this is just getting that awkward “It won’t stay on!” section out early. It’s a win-win. Unless he doesn’t wear a condom, in which case, here’s the math: Premature ejaculation plus no protection equals premature babies with premature ejaculation problems. Lastly, my final piece of advice for you is to take a deep breath and slow down. When you eat Lindt chocolate, you let it melt in your mouth, right? There’s no need to immediately chomp down to get to that creamy, gooey ending. It’s more savory that way. Speed ruins the process, but also begs for an early concert with Urethra Franklin. So make sure to be the tortoise and not get disgusting goo in your hare. V
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