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STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929

RIVALS SINCE

The Hurricanes and the Seminoles have played each other for 63 years. Competing for recruitment and state bragging rights, the rivalry has become one of college football’s greatest and most eventful since the 1980s. The Canes will either break FSU’s 25-game win streak or break their own season-long home win streak Saturday.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Cultural events, weekly meetings unite French speakers Group lunches promote language appreciation

BY JACKIE YANG CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Students sat down for boxed salads and sandwiches rather than baguettes and brie, and there were no berets in sight. Yet the rapid-fire exchange of bonjours and je m’appelles between members of the French Association of Ibis Students (FAIS) during this week’s meeting evoked afternoon conversations reminiscent of the streets of Paris.

FAIS, an acronym that means “to do” or “to make happen” in French, was first established in fall 2013. The organization, which is part of the Council of International Students and Organizations (COISO), aims to engage students of all backgrounds with Francophone culture, which encompasses French-speaking nations from all corners of the globe – from the Caribbean island of Martinique to Canada to regions of the United States.

At each reunion, which lasts from 12:301:30 p.m. every Tuesday, students participate in discussions about a timely theme or topic. The

meetings are conducted primarily in French, with English used for necessary clarification.

This week’s discussion centered around Sunday’s football game and Thanksgiving plans.

The language proficiencies of the students in FAIS are as diverse as their backgrounds.

Some are still figuring out the nuances of French grammar, while others can carry on completely fluent conversations without pause. Yet it is still a learning experience for everybody, and during this week’s Thanksgiving discussion, students were unashamed to turn to Google Translate as a last resort to find the correct translation of “cranberry.”

Some students shared their favorite Thanksgiving foods and family traditions, while others with international backgrounds were not as familiar or as involved in the holiday. Genevieve Alix, a Parisian native currently living in Miami, also explained the traditions of “La Fete des Rois,” or the Festival of Kings, a French holiday that occurs in January.

Alix is a teacher with Miami’s center for the Alliance Francaise, an international organization that focuses on teaching French to students across the world. Though not a university faculty member, Alix often comes to FAIS meetings as a special guest and facilitates dis-

cussions for the students. She is also the president of Miami-Accueil, a voluntary organization for French citizens living in Miami.

“I first heard of this club at UM when I met [club president Giunëur] Mosi at a meeting hosted by the Canadian Consulate,” Alix said in French. “He explained that he had a group here that hosted discussions and was looking for someone to aid the discussion. So, voila, I came.”

In addition to regular discussions, FAIS meetings also involve watching short films, or films courts, and listening to French music, such as the songs of French hip-hop artist Stromae.

Outside of meetings, FAIS participates in other on-campus events, such as International Week and COISO’s annual banquet. The club works closely with Planet Kreyol, the Haitian student organization, and Pi Delta Phi, the French National Honor Society. FAIS also works to promote the Department of Modern Languages and Literature by showing French films at the Cosford Cinema every semester.

Moreover, FAIS hosts informal outings for its members, such as visits to the Lowe Art Museum to discuss artwork in French.

“We hope to have outings to places like The Big Cheese and La Crêperie in the future, in addition to more trips to events like the opera,” said sophomore Ella Haynes, secretary and co-founder of FAIS. Some students attend the meetings to earn extra credit for their French courses and practice the skills they learn in class, while others simply want to brush up on the language and learn more about Francophone culture.

Micol Echeverria, an Ecuadorian student who is currently the logistics officer of FAIS, discussed how she first became interested in the language.

“I started learning French when I was 14 just because I needed some extra help. But the teacher that came to my house made me love the language, and from then on I have been learning French,” Echeverria said. “I went to Montpelier two years ago to practice, and I decided to do a minor in French in order to keep practicing the language in college.”

For more information about FAIS, visit facebook. com/groups/UMFAIS/.

FAIS meets every Tuesday in Room 207 of the University Center.

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Honoring heroes FIGHTING FOR FRANCE: Veterans Fred L. Rosenkoff, James R. Lynch and Murray Bichansky are honored for their service at the Veterans Day Tribute held Tuesday at the Rock.

The three were presented with the French Legion of Honor, which is France’s highest distinction, recognizing dedication and sacrifice as well as symbolizing Franco-American cooperation during World War II. Rosenkoff, a technical sergeant in the 305th bombardment group, participated in an air offensive over Europe.

Lynch, a technician fourth grade in the 108th anti-aircraft artillery battalion, participated in the liberation of Southern France and the Battle of the Rhineland.

Birchansky, a private first class in the 386th field artillery battalion, participated in the liberation of Northern France and the Battle of the Rhineland. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees at UM. VICTORIA MCKABA // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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ENVIRONMENT

America Recycles Day uses robot to raise awareness Second annual event promotes green habits

BY S. MOLLY DOMINICK SENIOR NEWS WRITER

A walking, talking robot and a 12-foottall inflatable recycling bin greeted students on their way to class as they walked past the Rock Wednesday afternoon.

The University of Miami hosted America Recycles Day to promote recycling and sustainable living on campus. America Recycles Day, held annually on Nov. 15, is the only nationally recognized day for the promotion of recycling.

This was the second year that the event was celebrated at UM, thanks to a partnership between GreenU and the Energy Conservation Organization Agency (ECO) of Student Government (SG). GreenU handles all things sustainable on campus, while ECO implements green initiatives through SG. According to Benjamin Slavin, chair of ECO, Wednesday’s event was made possible by coordination between administration and students.

“In my experience, it’s been incredible to work with administration that cares so much about incorporating students and empowers us to pass the green initiatives that we’d like to see happen,” he said. “Administrators don’t necessarily understand the student perspective, and vice-versa. So together, it creates a more holistic approach, a yin and yang of sustainability that’s really special.”

GIANCARLO FALCONI // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER GOING GREEN: Sophomore Christina Davila educates junior Diego Aguilar on the benefits of recyling. America Recycles Day took place Wednesday at the Rock.

Sponsors present at the Rock included Coca-Cola, Staples, Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management, Waste Management for UM, and Honest Tea. Each sponsor hosted a booth where company representatives gave out prizes and educated passersby about the importance of recycling, as well as ongoing recycling initiatives.

Honest Tea hosted “The Honest Store” where people brought in recyclable items in exchange for points, redeemable for prizes including Honest Tea drinks, a $25 gift card to the UM

Bookstore and a skateboard. The stand also featured a 12-foot-tall inflatable recycling bin, which travels around the country to promote recycling.

According to an Honest Tea representative, it was part of Honest Tea’s larger recycling initiative The Great Recycle that has traveled to 20 states and recycled more than 537,000 bottles since 2012.

A popular attraction was a $10,000 interactive robot from Waste Management, Inc. The robot was operated from afar by remote-control and communicated with students through a hid-

den microphone, stopping them to tell jokes and educate them about recycling.

Shiraz Kashar is part of community outreach at Waste Management and was largely in charge of the robot. He said the robot is a great publicity tool to promote recycling at different events.

Staples showcased its line of products made from “greener” materials and looked for feedback from students and staff. One product was a new toilet paper roll, designed with no cardboard core to be waste-free. Luiz Oliveira, an account executive from Staples, explained that Staples hopes to introduce this product to UM as a future green initiative.

Meanwhile, GreenU and ECO hosted a game where students guessed if certain items could be recycled or not. Students reported the exercise as helpful for going green in the future.

“I think my favorite part of America Recycles Day was learning what kind of things you can recycle and what kind of things you cannot,” said Sabine Delouche, a graduate student studying public health. “That’s a question that I have in my own apartment.”

They also promoted new signs that will be placed on trash cans and recycling bins around campus. These signs include visuals of what can and cannot be recycled to eliminate confusion.

“You can just walk up, take a five-second glance at [the sign], and put it in the right bin without using much brain power,” said Nika Hosseini, an executive board member of ECO. Finally, students took a pledge to recycle.

This made them eligible to win prizes sponsored

by ECO, like a “Recycling Is Sexy” tank top.

CAMPUS LIFE

Diversity Week showcases religious, cultural treasures Items provide glimpse of personal connections

BY EMILY DABAU ONLINE NEWS EDITOR

The Lowe Art Museum’s collection of artistic treasures got a little larger. For one month, a glass case in the Lowe displays items of cultural or religious significance contributed by students. As part of Diversity Week, the Spiritual Treasures Showcase, which launched Tuesday and will run through Dec. 7, represents the variety of nationalities and religions present on campus.

Diversity Week celebrates the diversity of cultures and religions represented throughout the university community.

Featured in the display are four items contributed by senior Kamila Orlova, president of the Russian and Eastern European Club (REEC). The treasures, each pertaining to a different religion, belong to her and other members of the club .

Among those items were the Quran, Misbaha and Prayer Rug given to her by members of the club to represent the Muslim religion; the Menorah, Menorah Candles and Tallit (prayer shawl)

for Judaism; the Black Madonna of Czestochowa, Poland to represent Roman Catholicism in eastern Europe; and to represent the Slavic Orthodox religion that she follows, she shared the Orthodox Cross, Bible, ceremonial candles, icons and the Communion Bread, called “prosvirkas.”

Through the presentation of her items, Orlova hopes to share the traditions and religions represented in those cultures.

“I am hoping to prove that regardless of all the differences in the religions and cultures, we all have something in common, and that is an inalienable feeling of belief and hope that we associate with something that we cherish, that is dear to our hearts and we are devoted to,” Orlova said.

This year the Unity Roundtable, a student group promoting diversity, hosted the Spiritual Treasures Showcase for the first time as part of Diversity Week, which is an annual event sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs and the Unity Roundtable.

“Through Diversity Week, I think other students will be able to both recognize our similarities, and appreciate the differences that make us who we are, and embrace them both respectively,” said Mischael Cetoute, who serves as the chairperson for the Spiritual Treasures Showcase.

VICTORIA MCKABA // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER DIVINE DISPLAYS: The Spiritual Treasures Showcase exhibits cultural and religious items shared by students. The display will be at Lowe Art Museum until Dec. 7.

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Congressman suggests mindfulness can renew American spirit Tim Ryan related personal experiences to bigger picture

BY NADIJAH CAMPBELL SENIOR NEWS WRITER

Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH) said he began practicing mindfulness when he realized the days he meditated and took things slowly were the same days that he performed better at his job. He then went on a five-day retreat to learn how to connect his mind and body.

“I had this experience that my mind and my body where in the same place they were synchronized … I thought to myself you can train your mind to be in the zone,” he said.

Since then, Ryan has advocated for the benefits of mindfulness. He spoke about how it can renew the American spirit at an event promoting his book “A Mindful Nation” held at the University of Miami’s Alumni Center Monday night.

His book comments on wars and other tragedies experienced by Americans that have hindered them from attempting to reach the American dream of success and prosperity.

According to Ryan, mindfulness can teach individuals new ways to deal with their experiences.

“It’s about giving ordinary people the best chance to do extraordinary things,” he said. It teaches kids “how to focus, concentrate, be creative, be resilient, be knocked down and get back up.”

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the now and being mindful of the surrounding environment. It is a technique used to increase attention spans while decreasing stress levels.

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BARON ALLOWAY // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER POLITICAL POINT OF VIEW: Congressman Tim Ryan speaks to the UM community Monday about mindfulness.

“The way you act or behave with the decisions that you make when you have a very high level of stress is much different than when you have a low level of stress,” Ryan said in an interview with The Miami Hurricane. “Mindfulness is a way of not always getting rid of stress but it helps you relate to stress. ... You can start to understand yourself better in why you make these decisions you make.”

Although Ryan joked and told stories to get the audience to laugh, he said mindfulness can have a serious impact in the world. Through the practice of mindfulness, he be-

#BEATFSU PEP RALLY The Hurricanes are facing off against longtime football rival Florida State University this Saturday. Students can get game day ready 5:30 p.m. Friday on the Lakeside Patio with Category Five’s #BeatFSU Pep Rally. Speakers will include President Donna E. Shalala and Deputy Athletic Director Jennifer Strawley. The first 1,000 students in attendance will receive a free glow-inthe-dark “Stop the Chop” T-shirt and a pair of sunglasses.

CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE UNIVERSITY VICTORIA MCKABA // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONS: Seniors Julie Earl and Jesus Melendez sumo wrestle during the Hurricane Productions event on Monday evening at the Rat. A food eating contest also took place.

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lieves students can channel their stress into positive energy, which can prevent the feeling of being overwhelmed, as well as prevent suicides and violence.

For college students, Ryan said it is important to practice because it helps students learn how to focus at earlier stages of life, which can make them perform better as professionals.

“I learned that there’s so many people already practicing this that I wasn’t aware of,” freshman Ryan Severdija said. “I meditate daily. … It’s definitely made my life have more clarity.”

Last year, a mindfulness study was conducted by Amishi Jha, director of UM’s Contemplative Neuroscience. It revealed that mindfulness training has a significant impact on students. The study consisted of two sets of students over the semester with one set practicing mindfulness and the other not.

“We found that those in the control (who did not receive training) degraded in their attention over seven weeks of the semester, but those in the mindfulness training group improved their performance over time,” Jha said.

There are various ways to practice mindfulness. It is not costly and, most of the time, is free. Some suggestions Ryan gave included yoga, running and writing.

During his interview with The Miami Hurricane, Ryan said his favorite approach was sitting in solitude, which he did a lot when writing his book.

“I like quiet time in the morning,” Ryan said. “Everything is off and you just have quiet time and you are able to enjoy that moment. It changes the quality of the rest of the day.”

Clinton and his daughter Chelsea Clinton, is open to all students 18 or older who are enrolled in a college or university. The UM Preferred Decision and Funding Application Deadline is Nov. 15 and the final deadline for all applicants is Dec. 1.

INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION The Council of International Students and Organizations (COISO) is hosting a dance competition at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 on the Rock. The event is free and the theme is fandoms. Competing organizations include UJhoom, a Bollywood-Fusion Dance Team, and the UM Filipino Student Association. More competitors will be revealed on COISO’s Facebook page in the upcoming week.

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

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Check out Matthew Trabold’s photo gallery after the Florida State game Saturday.

Don’t want to wait until the FSU game? See a comparison of UM and FSU tailgates on the UBuzz blog.

Read Lyssa Goldberg’s story to get the scoop on throwing up the U.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexander Gonzalez

Rowdy rivalry may ruin harmless fun The University of Miami football team faces its biggest rival Saturday, and students are throwing themselves behind our school with more excitement and dedication than they may show for a presidential candidate.

What caused this brief and sudden surge in school spirit? Have students become more interested in football? No. The focal point of this elevated enthusiasm is, of course, Florida State University (FSU).

Rivalry with the Seminoles is key in drawing the UM community together. In the days leading up to the game, we have a common enemy and a shared purpose.

Students discuss how early to get to the stadium and how to deck themselves out in orange and green, and they rave about our certain victory much more than they do for most other football games.

An “us versus them” mentality defines this sort of unification, manifest-

ing itself primarily in FSU bashing. We not only joke about the Seminoles’ poor sports performance, but also about their poor academic performance. Behind our heightened love for UM is an ostensible hatred for FSU. Of course, most of us don’t actually have any reason to hate FSU. For most students, this rivalry is just temporary entertainment. But it’s worth asking why it’s necessary to found school spirit on a fictional enemy, rather than on qualities intrinsic to UM itself.

After all, a “harmless rivalry” is only harmless until it’s not. Sports violence is not unheard of. It seems as easy as breathing, when cracking a joke about FSU in the hallway, for one to remind himself that he doesn’t actually hate FSU or any of its students.

But on game day itself, rationality can easily be masked by the thrill of the

MANAGING EDITOR Erika Glass

competition or, in some cases, alcoholic intoxication.

The rivalry is ultimately exciting and unlikely to disappear. Nor should it; it is an indispensable part of the sports world and the college experience in general. We should all enjoy the game this weekend as well as the sense of school spirit and community in the days leading up to it.

But when you’re laughing with your friends about a Seminole’s propensity to wind up in jail or to commit socially unacceptable acts, just remember that they’re people too. Don’t let the jokes wipe away a Seminole’s humanity, or make you forget yours.

Because, after all, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.

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Ebola panic distracts from closer issues

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bola. That word seems to have started every article for months now. It has prompted outright panic and implementation of extreme measures. For example, a nurse coming back after working in West Africa was forcibly quarantined in terrible conditions at the Newark Airport, even though she showed no symptoms.

As many have repeatedly pointed out, we have very little to worry about. Senegal and Nigeria have both been declared Ebola-free after ANNIE fear of huge outbreaks in both countries because CAPPETTA of their proximity to Sierra Leone, Liberia and POLITICS Guinea. If they have no Ebola threat, the U.S. COLUMNIST shouldn’t be panicking.

But we are panicking, and here’s why: it’s all about something called the “finite pool of worry.” This is a psychological phenomenon that basically means people only have the capacity to worry about a few things at a time, usually the most immediately threatening issues. So if we all start to worry about some impending doom like the Ebola crisis, our worries about other problems begin to lessen, and pundits are taking advantage of that.

When we buy into the fearmongering over Ebola, we forget about important domestic issues like the budget crisis, environmental degradation and threats to equality. Voters start to worry about things that seem immediate and deadly instead of the

long-term concerns that were in the spotlight before these crises emerged.

This is the reality of the 24-hour news cycle. Media can select, fixate on and inf late any issue. The fiscal cliff, the Obamacare rollout “disaster,” the child migrant crisis, ISIS and now the Ebola epidemic are all ways to turn minor worries into impending doom in order to bring the broader issues of the budget, healthcare, immigration and foreign policy to the forefront of discussion to force a policy action.

Some might say that if painting long-term problems into immediate crises is the only way to get policy enacted, then so be it.

The problem with this “politics of fear” is that it takes the power of agenda setting away from public opinion and puts it into the hands of politicians and pundits. They get to cherry-pick which issues they want to ignore, even if the voters really care about those issues.

Perhaps this was part of the reason the GOP got an unexpected edge in the midterm elections. Their more hawkish views on foreign policy played into public fear about ISIS and Ebola. Democratic rhetoric on equality for women, the LGBT community and workers just didn’t seem as important. When we buy into the fear that the news cycle inf lates, we forget our priorities.

Annie Cappetta is a freshman majoring in political science and ecosystem science and policy.

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ASHLEY MARTINEZ // EDGE EDITOR OPERA REFRESHED: During “Carmen,” Camilo (Caesar Samayoa) is cheered on by his adoring fans in the number “Bring the Glory Home” at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. This musical is an Afro-Cuban adaptation of the classic French opera.

French opera gets Cuban twist

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Bongos fill the air as actors walk around in guayaberas and colorful dresses. Soon, the lights shut off and all eyes fall on the woman in the spotlight as she opens the play with her sultry voice while provocatively smoking a cigar.

The classical French opera “Carmen” premiered Wednesday with an Afro-Cuban twist at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre and will run through Nov. 23. University of Miami students teamed up with New York’s Tectonic Theater Project to transport the opera to a 1958 Cuban setting where 14 of the 20 actors are UM students.

The play takes place during Dictator Fulgencio Batista’s regime in Havana, Cuba, the year before Fidel Castro took reign.

It follows the trouble that Carmen, the female lead, creates when she seduces Don Jose, one of Batista’s officers. After allowing Carmen to escape, he falls in love with her and leaves his girlfriend, Micaela, in the small town of Santa Clara.

This adaptation involves a new script that brought changes throughout the rehearsal process. The “developmental” and “malleable” process of “Carmen” becoming a brand new musical has been the greatest challenge sophomore Savannah Renauldi has faced, in addition to building her confidence.

“I couldn’t figure out why the director cast me, but as time went on I began to see why ... I’ve blossomed and I’m still bloom-

ing because I’ve allowed myself to do so,” Renauldi said. “I stopped questioning why and just said, ‘Let’s do this.’”

Henry Fonte, Ring producing artistic director, says students benefit from participating in the creation of new work with Moises Kaufman, artistic director of Tectonic.

“It’s very different working on a new play than on a play like ‘South Pacific;’ you know ‘South Pacific’ will not change,” said Fonte. “The template on how to produce it is already made, but here we are creating the work out of nothing.

Fonte, having fled Cuba when he was 11 years old, makes sure the play stays true to history.

“I’m trying to keep the Cuban-ness of it and I remember a lot of what was there,” Fonte said.

Renauldi sees Carmen as a challenge and a “fantasy.”

“Carmen, underneath her ethereal ferocity and sensuality, lies a rather sensitive and vulnerable woman,” Renauldi said. “I think it makes for a very interactive performance because many people can relate to her and her story... there is something about Carmen that bites your brain and ignites your alter-ego.”

Another sophomore, Kyla Samuels-Stewart, plays Mercedes, a close friend of Carmen who helps her smuggle arms to the rebels against Batista. She has been grateful to work with Tectonic. “[Kaufman] actually asks for opinions and input from students regarding his work... it makes us feel special and like we’re also a part of the process,” Samuels-Stewart said.

ASHLEY MARTINEZ // EDGE EDITOR LOOKING FOR LOVE: Sophomore Gabriella Mancuso performs as Micaela, the small-town girl in love with Don Jose. Students performed with actors from the Tectonic Theatre Project in New York.

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Canes revitalize defense for undefeated Seminoles Team stays focused before rivalry game

BY NEIL DWYER STAFF SPORTS WRITER

PHOTO COURTESY UM ARCHIVES BURN, BABY, BURN: Sebastian the Ibis, dressed as a fireman, went on the field during the 1989 FSU game to trick fans into thinking that he would extinguish the Seminoles’ burning spear.

According to ftw.usatoday.com, John Routh, the then full-time Sebastian and now director of the Sports Hall of Fame, recalls when the officers tried to arrest him and pull off his costume.

Stats Miami leads the series 31-27.

In Miami, Florida State leads 18-16.

The Canes are undefeated at home this season.

Quarterback Brad Kaaya has thrown a touchdown in every game this season.

Saturday will mark 378 days since the last time Miami and Florida State met in Tallahassee, Florida, and the Seminoles will be coming to Miami with the royal flush of football resumes. FSU can boast about being defending national champions and defending ACC Champions, and also possessing the defending Heisman trophy winning-quarterback. They hold a 25-game winning streak, to boot.

Even though the quarterback carries baggage big enough to have to be checked onto a flight, Florida State has an overpowering persona.

The Miami Hurricanes have, under head coach Al Golden, fought each battle one at a time, not looking ahead or behind.

Golden makes sure the Canes have their eye on the prize, especially this week, without letting the game’s attention get to them.

“I don’t let anything on the outside get inside,” Golden said. “The magnitude of the game is not going to come from me.

The magnitude of the practice, the magnitude of everybody executing – those are the things that the guys need to focus on.”

Still, this is FSU week, which doesn’t escape the players’ minds; after all, they are only human. As overpowering as they are, human is also what the Seminoles have shown themselves to be the past few weeks. A win over Notre Dame, granted on a touchdown-negating blocking penalty on the Irish, followed a comeback in Louisville marred by allegations of point-shaving from quarterback Jameis Winston.

Another ingredient to spice up the salsa is the 180 these two teams have pulled defensively. The National Champion Seminoles allowed the second fewest yards per game in all of college football; the Canes were nothing more than a blip way down in 116th, according to NCAA rankings.

This season, with huge improvements in the backfield and the front lines stopping the run, the Canes have pulled up to 11th, allowed 312 yards per game. The Noles are 50th with 374 yards per game allowed.

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“We’re tackling better. We’re finishing our movements better,” Golden said.

“We’ve been very unselfish.”

Senior starting safety Nantambu-Akil Fentress, who’s started the last five games over tailback-turned-safety Dallas Crawford, has been thrilled with his own performance but understands the need to keep grinding every practice, every game.

“I guess you can say delayed gratification,” Fentress said. “You just gotta keep working, control things you can control … take it one play at a time.”

Junior defensive tackle Michael Wyche said that, while Winston is a great quarterback, he’s not so elusive or invincible.

“He ain’t the most elusive, but he gained a lot of knowledge,” Wyche said.

“He’s smart with the football.”

Defensively, the Canes have been on a roller-coaster run getting to the quarterback: 11 sacks in their first three games, two in the next three, followed by another 11 the past three weeks, including six against North Carolina on Nov. 1.

Junior linebacker Raphael Kirby boils it down to the defensive personnel knowing their specific playbook cover-to-cover.

“In a game like this, everyone has their job,” Kirby said. “From start to finish, we come out swinging in any game.

There’s no in-between; everybody come out and do their job.”

A revitalized defensive unit will take their shots against Jameis Winston at 8 p.m. Saturday night at Sun Life Stadium on ABC and WVUM 90.5 FM.

Find more FSU coverage online at themiamihurricane. com/section/sports.

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History of Miami, Florida State rivalry since 1987 Decades of memorable moments to culminate Saturday

BY NEIL DWYER STAFF SPORTS WRITER

It’s been a little over a year since one of college football’s best rivalries last kicked off in Tallahassee, Florida.

Now, one of the most anticipated matches in the rivalry is less than a week from kickoff in Miami.

An undefeated, but vulnerable, Florida State team – the defending national champions – will go in the trenches with the Hurricanes at 8 p.m. on Saturday night. Miami is riding a strong three-game winning streak, including a week’s rest and the monster stat of outscoring two ACC opponents, Virginia Tech and North Carolina, 77-26 in two weeks.

The Miami-Florida State rivalry has had its biggest moments within the last five presidencies. For those who aren’t political mathematicians, that’s going back to Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Although the two teams had met before, the rivalry truly began in 1987, when Miami came back from being down 19-3 to score 23 straight points in Tallahassee. Seminoles quarterback Danny McManus found Ronald Lewis in the end zone with 42 seconds left. FSU coach Bobby Bowden elected to win the game instead of forcing overtime, but the two-point conversion was batted away by safety, and sevenyear NFL veteran Bubba McDowell. The Canes would stay undefeated for their second national championship.

Then there was the string of five missed FSU field goals, starting with the most famous – or infamous, depending on the fan base – in 1991. FSU and Miami were No. 1 and No. 2 on Nov. 16, the 25th such matchup in college football history. Miami led 17-16 as the Noles drove downfield for one final score. It was up to Gerry Thomas, in his only year in an FSU uniform, to keep the dream of a national championship alive.

Thomas had hit all three of his field goal tries already; the longest from 31 out. However, from 34 yards out at the

FILE PHOTO SOARING SEMINOLE: Brandon McGee (No. 21) goes for the aerial hit during 2012’s game against FSU.

left hashmark, the ball sailed wide right. Once again, Miami rode an undefeated 1991 season to its fourth national title.

FSU kickers would run into similar misfortune in 1992, 2000, 2002 and the 2004 Orange Bowl. Two of those regular season misses would see the Canes play for a national championship, losing both times to Alabama and Ohio State.

The list of memories could go on forever: Miami blanking out Deion Sanders and the rest of FSU’s preseason No. 1 team 31-0 in 1988; Sebastian the Ibis tackled by the police in 1989 for attempting to extinguish Chief Osceola’s flaming spear in a fireman’s uniform; backup tight-end and future Superbowl winner Jeremy Shockey with the game-winning

touchdown in 2000; Duke Johnson leaving Canes fans with so many what-ifs after his season-ending ankle injury last year.

This rivalry still stands toward the top of the college football mountain. The best broadcasters on ESPN, ABC are assigned to the game, and it’s typically either played in primetime or, at the very least, is a strong 3:30 kickoff.

The state of Florida and the rest of Canes and Noles nations spread out across the land anxiously await the weekend. The battle resumes on Saturday.

Peeking into the past Beginning of the Modern Rivalry

BY COURTNEY FIORINI SPORTS EDITOR

FSU loses in heartbreaker 26-25.

Miami later goes on to win its second National Championship.

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Miami looks to break FSU’s four-season win streak.

Canes beat FSU 16-14 after FSU kicker goes wide right with 5 minutes left.

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DEAR V Remember when you were four years old, and you would sit by the TV and watch “Rugrats” and “Slime Time Live” – and then go outside and play with Tamagotchis? Well, a fourth of this campus wasn’t even alive then.

Regardless of how young that may make them seem, we have an ethical dilemma to debate here, seniors: Is it okay to get with freshmen?

It’s obviously ethical, but the bigger debate is whether or not you will find them attractive.

I mean, how many times do you get slipped the ageless pickup line, “Hey, can I buy you a … Sprite?”

Not to mention, a freshman’s only experience in the sack is with the people they dated for a year and a half in high school, and then “took the next step together” at a prom after-party with three awkward, shifty hours of poking and replacing.

So, my upperclassmen friends, what is there to find attractive about the younger folk?

Well, for starters, they will try hard – they will give you the time you deserve.

Remember when you were a freshman, and you were so intimidated by those older people who had their whole lives figured out – or at least you thought they did?

Well, the freshman dudes are desperate for elder forbidden fruit, so they will cover all the condom and lube costs.

And they’ll totally shave down below – they may even get fancy with forming a landing strip because of all the illegal porn they watch that features them.

And the freshman dudettes will find older men and their half-paid-off

Freshman flings may fall flat ... cars so attractive that they will be a little more giving, too.

Freshmen live in the towers, so you will have to worry about sexiling their roommates. Also, they have community showers, and unless you own 10,000 pairs of free flip-flops to dispose of, that is a hassle if you want a shower power hour – an hour of standing and squatting.

Next, they might just not understand you as an adult. They think the C-Store is called Outtakes, the SAC wasn’t always a roadblock on campus and CaneLink is an afternoon delight.

They have never lived by themselves before, and they are probably just learning the science of laundry for the first time.

Besides these growing pains, freshmen also don’t have to worry about the rest of their lives yet, so your stress levels may far outweigh theirs (or the opposite, because yours is figured out and the freshmen have no idea how constructing K’nex fortresses will land them an engineering gig).

So, in conclusion, they try hard and they will find you interesting and composed. And they will probably look up to you as a tour guide to college sex life and adulthood.

On the other hand, they are inexperienced, immature and too young to club (because “fakes” are just an awful idea).

Whether or not to date, mate or relate with them is up to you, but the more options the better.

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miami.edu/calendar Thursday, November 13 Patio Jams ft. Great Barrier

Q N t -BLFTJEF 4UBHF Join Patio Jams and relax while listening to student band, Great Barrier perform some indie rock vibes. Free sno cones, giveaways, and coffee from Nestle!

Cobb Leadership Lecture Series ft.

Admiral James G. Stavridis

Q N t 4UPSFS "VEJUPSJVN Ambassadors Chuck and Sue Cobb, UM President Donna E. Shalala, and School of Business Administration Dean Eugene W. Anderson cordially invite you to attend the Cobb Leadership Lecture featuring Admiral James G. Stavridis, retired Four-Star Navy Admiral who served as the 15th Commander, U.S. European Command, and NATO’s 16th Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Currently Admiral Stavridis serves as the dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. A reception immediately follows the Cobb Leadership Lecture at Cesarano Plaza, School of Business Administration complex.

Laverne Cox: Aint I A Woman

Q N t 4"$ (SBOE #BMMSPPNT Orange is the New Black star Laverne Cox speaks on her journey to womanhood.

Please note this is a ticketed event.

Student tickets are available at the UC Ticket Window (while supplies last).

Free Meditation

Q N t )FSCFSU 8FMMOFTT $FOUFS Find your inner peace and enjoy a relaxing, free meditation class brought to you by the Department of Wellness and Recreation and Sri Chinmoy Centres International. For more information or to register for the class, call 305-284-5433 or email wellnesscenter@miami.edu

HP QuantUM Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB Join QuantUM Entertainment for their live production of Little Shop of Horrors.

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Women’s Basketball vs. Oakland B N t #BOL6OJUFE $FOUFS

CSA Presents: Fire and Ice: A Date Auction

Q N t 4"$ $FOUFS #BMMSPPN Join the Caribbean Students Association for a chance to win a date and give back to charity.

Men’s Basketball vs. Howard Q N t #BOL6OJUFE $FOUFS

.POEBZ /PWFNCFS t Q N t 'PPUF (SFFO Come kick off Student Organization Week with Canes Night Live and the Committee on Student Organizations! The night will feature a viewing of Pitch Perfect and free burritos from Lime (while supplies last). Feel free to bring chairs and blankets!

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Peace & Love Concert

Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB Join UMiami Random Acts of Kindness at their annual Peace & Love Concert in collaboration with UDoodle featuring talented student artists & musical groups, art vendors, and pizza! There will also be tiedye and raffles. Support our on-campus talent by coming to a relaxing, fun night of good music and good company! All proceeds go to our chosen student org of the year, Kids & Culture.

Housing Resilience Forum

Q N t $"4 (BMMFSZ Join the Office of Civic and Community Engagement for a free Housing Resilience forum open to the public that explores the challenges and opportunities around housing resilience and affordability.

Featuring keynote speaker Ismael Guerrero, Executive Director of Denver Housing Authority & Eco-Districts Board Member, and a panelist of key community partners and scholars. For more information and to RSVP, please email civicengagement@miami.edu.

Diversity Dance Party

Q N t 3BUITLFMMFS Celebrate diversity and dance at this late night party sponsored by RAB, Hurricane Productions, and the Unity Roundtable.

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Football vs. FSU and Senior Walk

Q N t 4VO -JGF 4UBEJVN Let’s bring the noise and help those ‘Canes stop the chop! A quick reminder to all you seniors out there - this Saturday is the annual Senior Walk. Busses will begin leaving 3 hours before kick off from Stanford Circle. Check-in by 6 p.m. outside Gate B to participate. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. SHARP. This is one tradition you do not want to miss out on.

CAC Presents: MALEFICENT Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB Everyone knows the timeless Sleeping Beauty story, but the life of the fairytale’s petrifying villain remained a mystery‌ until now. This new take on the classic will blur the lines between good and evil and bring an unexpected truth to light.

Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning and Sharlto Copley. Free with your CaneCard.

Sunday, November 16 HP QuantUM Presents: Little Shop of Horrors Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB

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Category 5 #BeatFSU Pep Rally Q N t 4"$ -BLFTJEF 1BUJP Join the ‘Cane family on the SAC Patio to kick off the weekend in style! The band, cheerleaders, and Sebastian will all be there to send the ‘Canes to victory. Students who attend will receive Glow-In-The-Dark “Stop the Chop� t-shirts (while supplies last)! Let’s get ready to beat those Seminoles.