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(Welcome to the University of Miami)

Coming to America Chinese students are attending US schools in increasing numbers SEE CHINA, PAGE 3

BATTLE OF THE GREEKS PAGE 7

WAFFLE PARTY PAGE 11

LOCAL FLAVOR PAGE 13 March 3 - March 6, 2011

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New RSMAS degree masters training Program tests real-world skills

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BY NICK BISSEL CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

A group of 19 students make up the first group to receive a master’s degree from the new one-year Masters of Professional Science (MPS) program at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS).

With 12 different accelerated programs- also known as tracksMPS is intensive and is intended for students who wish to pursue advanced training in the fields of marine and atmospheric science.

“Demand for people in policy and research management is really growing, and this is a new way to look at graduate education,” said Jill Richardson, the director of the MPS program. “I think that these students will be some of the people solving some of the great issues in conservation.”

Traditional graduate students take nine credits of classes to earn their degree, but students enrolled in MPS need 12 credits, including an internship of their choice.

“These students we have now are busy,” Richardson said.

“They’re committed and amazingly dedicated to the process. It works out really well. We want our students to emerge with a tool belt of marketable qualities and skills.”

MPS is the first program of

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PLAYTIME: A student in RSMAS’s Masters of Professional Science program, Aimee Deveau works on a behavior modification project with a dolphin as part of the marine mammal science track. its kind to focus on the marine and atmospheric sciences. Other institutions in the country, like Cornell University and Duke University, have similar programs.

Chris Langdon, an associate professor in the marine biology and fisheries division, has students in the program who intend on interning with organizations like the National Park Service, Carnival Cruise Lines and the Environmental Protection Agency.

“We’re making contact with different internships, learning their issues and concerns,” Langdon said. “That way we can pre-

pare our students with the right kind of skills.”

Hands-on training is a key part of the program. Corinne Butzen, a student on the marine mammal science MPS track, participated in a photo identification of wild dolphins and animal necropsies, as well as the feeding of rehab manatees, at the Miami Seaquarium.

“You have the opportunity for so many great hands on experiences, and they’re relevant to what you’re studying,” Butzen said.

Students also lean about boat operations, diving and tools for

better communication.

Renee Carlton, a student on the tropical marine ecology track, said that MPS helped boost her confidence in tropical environments.

“We’ve gone out with different researchers to experiment in sea grass beds, and also with mangrove specialists,” Carlton said.

“I feel a lot more prepared than when I came into the program.

I’m prepared to go out and find a job.”

Nick Bissel may be contacted at nbissel@themiamihurricane.com.

NEWS BRIEFS UM OFFERS SUMMER TOUR OF EUROPE

DANCING WITH THE UMIAMI STARS

This summer, UM will offer an on-site study of European cities and towns between May 14 and June 18. The program is open to all UM undergraduates and graduate students.

Notable UM figures have been paired with choreographers from Mad Hot Miami Ballroom’s Competition and Performance Team for a dance competition that will take place at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the UC Patio stage. The UM all-star lineup will include Dean of Students Ricardo Hall, Student Government President Christina Farmer, Sunsations Captain Rochelle Bradley and school mascot Sebastian the Ibis.

Students and faculty will travel and explore historical buildings and landmarks in cities such as Paris, Venice, Florence, Rome, Madrid, Athens and the Greek Islands. Academic activities will be based on lectures, seminars and visits to buildings and places.

No prerequisite course is required.

For more information, visit the program’s booth on Thursday in the UC Breezeway from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Medals will be awarded by three local professional judges for categories such as waltz, foxtrot, tango and viewer’s choice. The event, which is hosted by Miami Ballroom, is open to the public.

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For more information, visit miamiballroom.webs. com or facebook.com/miamiballroom.

GRADUATION DEADLINE ON MYUM ON FRIDAY The last day to apply for graduation is Friday. Students who will not participate in the spring ceremony or who will not complete degree requirements until the summer semester must still apply by this date.

Applications are available on myUM under the student/academic tab in the graduation information section.

Alexandra Leon may be contacted at aleon@ themiamihurricane.com.

Adrianne D’Angelo caught all the action of the men’s basketball victory Wednesday night at senior night. View her photo slideshow.

Interested in BMX? Lindsay Brown has a photo slideshow.

Check it out.

Reem Habash has the scoop in a video on WVUM’s rave voting party.

You vote, we report.

Best of Miami voting begins Thursday.

Check out Evan Peskin’s column on Miami events.

Ernesto Suarez has a preview of the women’s basketball ACC tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Darci Miller caught all the action of Hurricane sports.

Check out her sports briefs.

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Chinese student population rises at UM Admission exams for US schools provide opportunity

BY KYLIE BANKS STAFF WRITER

It’s no secret that the University of Miami is big on promoting diversity. According to the Princeton Review, UM ranked No. 1 in Race/Class Interaction in 2010.

While Miami’s diversity spans numerous countries, Chinese students are dramatically increasing in number.

“We have close to 1,800 applicants from China this year. Last year was about 1,100 or 1,200. Five years ago, it was about 50,” said Juan Alvarez, the senior associate director of the Office of International Admission.

The trend is so widespread that The New York Times published an article in February titled “Recruiting in China Pays Off for U.S. Colleges.”

A major reason for the influx of Chinese students is the financial crisis of 2008.

“It is easier to get a visa these days because of the financial crisis,” senior Xiaopeng Zhao said.

Though the Times article profiled a small liberal arts school in its story, the reasoning for the desired increase in international students is the same at every college: colleges want students who can pay full tuition.

“We do not give financial aid to international students, but we have some who have scholarships for grades,” Alvarez said.

Chinese students also find themselves drawn to American schools due to the ease of admissions tests as opposed to those in Chinese schools.

Though the SAT makes most U.S. students cringe, sophomore Zhu Yibing prefers it to the Gao Kao that is required in China. The Chinese Gao Kao exam lasts two days, and the student’s score is the only factor taken into consideration in the college admissions process.

“I took the Gao Kao exam, but the grade was not good,” Yibing said. “I did not enter the school I wanted to go to. So I took the SAT.” Though the Chinese exam process is rigorous, students described Chinese higher education as much less demanding than American higher education.

“Chinese higher education is really bad,” sophomore Yunhan Ran said. “It’s relaxed all the time.

Education here is really good.”

Freshman Yu Qi shared similar thoughts.

“I feel like American universities are the best in the world for education,” Qi said.

Though moving to another country for four years seems like a daunting endeavor, students like freshman Wang HongYang have been dreaming about it for years.

“When I was in middle school, I wanted to study here. I had to wait to study at university,” HongYang said.

Some students, like freshman Liang Lu, even moved to the United States on their own before college. Lu completed his senior year of high school in Washington.

“I like American education more,” he said. “I have more opportunities.”

Alvarez felt that many of the students chose the University of Miami because it catered to their needs.

“Our international flavor- they love that,” he said. “Business is the most popular major, so most also like the fact that we’re in the middle of the Americas.”

SIDE BY SIDE Comparing education STANDARDIZED TEST

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Kylie Banks may be contacted at kbanks@ themiamihurricane. com.

US: 3 hrs 45 min

9 hrs

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TOTAL TEST TAKERS US: 1.5 million CHINA:

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AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY SPOTS US: Varies per year CHINA:

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TEST FOCUS US: Reasoning CHINA: Fact based

TIMES TEST OFFERED

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Seven times a year CHINA: Once a year Sources: The New York Times and Time Magazine

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Parking department finds way to educate brainstorming session where employees tried to come up with new ways to educate students and faculty about the rules of parking on campus.

“Whether to ticket or hand out a

BY ALEXANDRA BLANEY warning depends on the situation,” SoCONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER baram said. “Some students who have For some students who drive to never received a warning might be campus every week, tickets can al- towed the first time because of where most seem like everyday occurrences. they’ve parked; it depends on what the But new green and orange bookmarks violation is.” left on a windshields could signal that For example, he said, a warning more students are being given a break. might be issued for parking overtime The University of Miami has re- at a meter or parking in the wrong lot. cently changed its tune on some park- If someone is a repeat offender, that ing violations. Since fall 2010, parking could result in a ticket. Each officer officers have had the choice to place has access to the record of drivers that warning tickets that look like book- can help them determine if a warning marks on cars instead of tickets. or ticket should be used.

The DepartIn some situations, there’s no leement of Parking and way given, he said. If someone parks in Transportation ora handicap spot, near a fire hydrant or dered about 2,000 a market reserved space, they could be bookmarks and has ticketed and even towed. used nearly all of “For instance, if it’s 3:45 p.m. on them. a Friday and someone has parked in a Department nearly empty lot with a wrong permit, director Richard it would make more sense to give them SOBARAM Sobaram said that a friendly warning instead of a ticket money from parking because in 15 minutes [after 4 p.m.] tickets is not figured into the universi- that lot would be free to park in anyty’s budget. Instead, tickets are issued way,” Sobaram said. to help the university regulate parking Such “friendly warnings” can on campus and conduct business in a come in the shape of an actual ticket or manageable way. Although he didn’t can look like a green and orange bookwant to give exact figures, he said the mark titled “Gimme A Break.” number of tickets and revenue from The bookmarks those tickets has gone also allow violators to down since the warnsee what their citation I’ve always had ing system was implewould have been, and problems when it mented. encourages them to comes to parking on But Sobaram visit the parking Web campus, but it’s nice to doesn’t attribute the site or call for more insee that officers aren’t lower number of tickets formation to learn how just out to give tickets, solely to the new warnto avoid such violations but really do care ing system. in the future. about the students’ “Since the fall of Some students who awareness.

2006, there have been a have gotten a warning number of changes that say they’re happy to Michelle Perin, contributed to the lessJunior catch a break. ening parking tickets, “I really appreciate things like UV [garage] the softer approach,” juopening, restriction of freshmen hav- nior Michelle Perin said. “I’ve always ing cars, Red Road Commons opening had problems when it comes to parkand a public transit program that al- ing on campus, but it’s nice to see that lows employees to get a free Metrorail officers aren’t just out to give tickets, pass instead of buying a parking pass,” but really do care about the students’ Sobaram said. awareness.”

According to Sobaram, this is all For more information visit miami. part of a shift in thinking to use warn- edu/parking. ings in some cases, so students can learn the rules and avoid making the Alexandra Blaney may be contacted same mistake again. Sobaram said the ablaney@themiamihurricane.com. idea came about during a management

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Comcast contract to end, UMTV to continue TV station may change distribution method

BY ALEXANDRA LEON ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

The University of Miami’s dorms, medical school hospital rooms and oncampus facilities, could soon see better cable television service and an increase in channels like ESPNU. The school is looking into terminating its contract with cable service provider Comcast.

Yet, this termination may affect the way UMTV, the school’s student-run TV station, is broadcast. The current contract with Comcast gives UMTV Comcast’s Channel 96, one of the City of Coral Gables’ public, educational and governmentaccess channels.

While the student-run television station may need to change its distribution method, the school has no intention of shutting it down.

“UMTV will continue to be a major anchoring component of our curriculum in electronic media,” said Sam Grogg, dean of the School of Communication, out of which UMTV operates.

The School of Communication is currently looking at other options like broadcasting on a local PBS affiliate, securing a channel on another cable provider or moving to a distribution method that would rely primarily on streaming over the Internet, in the event that the university severs ties with Comcast.

However, they are working strongly toward keeping UMTV broadcasting in the community. According to Dr. Terry Bloom, the program director for the SoC’s electronic media department, many electronic media and broadcast journalism classes require participation in UMTV shows as part of their curriculum, and broadcasting practice is a requirement for these students to win awards.

To Bloom, airing shows in the com-

munity also adds a professional dimension to the programming.

“There’s a huge difference to say to prospective students, ‘go play in the studios’ than to say ‘go play in the studios and produce a TV show for an audience,’” she said.

UM graduate Brad Gage, who is now a production coordinator for “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” said the process on the professional set is almost the same as it was at UMTV. “UMTV gave me the confidence to know how a show is put together,” said Gage, who graduated in 2009 and worked on the UMTV comedy show “Off The Wire.”

While Gage believes that the station gives meaning to the broadcast program at UM, he said the most important viewership comes from online streaming.

“Most people are watching online, it’s the future of the content anyway,” he said.

On the other hand, senior AshleyBrooke Silver, who works on “Canes Eye View” and “UMTV Today,” feels the school should fight to keep the station onair.

“I feel like it’s more of a real show when we are on-air and more people can watch than just the UM community,” Silver said.

The university’s contract with Comcast will expire in August, but if no decision has been reached to break it by May, the contract will be automatically renewed for another year, giving UMTV more time to find alternative ways to broadcast.

“We want to continue to be a voice in the community,” Grogg said. “We just have to wait and see how the negotiations go before we can determine what will happen.”

Alexandra Leon may be contacted at aleon@ themiamihurricane.com.

Overtown protestors seek fulfillment of promises PROMOTING JUSTICE: Lula Crowder, a resident of Overtown, attends the protest held at the University of Miami on Wednesday to demand a community agreement between the university and the community of Overtown regarding the building of the UM Life Science and Technology park in the area. The student organization S.T.A.N.D. organized the protest.

Overtown is an impoverished neighborhood northwest of Downtown Miami.

S.T.A.N.D is trying to prevent gentrification from happening in Overtown. Its members want the university to be aware of the risk that local residents will have to handle if a Sustainable Community Benefit Agreement is not signed by both parties.

Almost 20 university organizations and hundreds of students and faculty members have signed letters and petitions in support of the agreement with Overtown residents.

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Give your body a rest, sleep more In college, it’s an ongoing battle between sleeping, working, studying and partying- and it feels like there are not enough hours in the day. As we spend our nights studying for finals and writing papers, staying up late watching TV or partying in the Grove, we make sleep our last priority and unfortunately develop bad sleeping habits.

We’re all aware that we should be getting an average of eight hours of sleep every night, and it’s common sense that we can’t do our best work when we’re sleep deprived.

Let’s be realistic: Bags under the eyes and incessant yawning are not attractive. And how long can you really rely on NoDoz, caffeine and other stimulants?

To most students, all-nighters seem to be the most effective way to succeed in school. But a psychology professor from St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. studied the sleeping patterns and transcripts of 111 students to see the association between sleep and their GPAs. He found that if you pull all-nighters, your GPA is slightly lower than those students who get their recommended hours of nightly sleep.

Sleep deprivation not only reduces alertness, but also impairs your memory and ability to process information. According to WebMD, reducing our nighttime sleep by even just 90 minutes can drastically reduce our daytime alertness by as much as 32 percent.

When you reach the point where lack of sleep is negatively impacting your grades and is affecting your performance in the classroom, try to set a routine bedtime for yourself.

Some of the best ways to get the right amount of sleep are by exercising and taking daily naps.

Studies have shown that exercising during the day, which releases tension and anxiety, will make falling asleep at night easier. Not to mention, taking a 30-minute nap before 3 p.m. can re-energize your body and improve your mental well-being.

So, do yourself a huge favor and give your body the rest it needs. Not only will your body thank you, but your brain might surprise you too.

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epression. That word will scare off the nearest date within earshot. But why are we so afraid of something that is very common?

Just because someone has depression does not necessarily mean that they are continually depressed and suicidal. I think JENNY people in our society are afraid HAMILTON of taking care of each other and SENIOR want everyone to deal with their COLUMNIST own problems. That’s why saying, “Oh yeah, I have depression” on a first date does not go over well. In fact, if that were a personality opener, most would ask for the check and hit the door, leaving you to find your own way home.

Did you know that, according to a study done at Berkeley, more than 50 percent of college freshmen experience some form of minor depression upon arriving at college? With the combination of moving to a new place with new faces, new ideas, new responsibilities and new demands, it becomes understandable.

The main cause behind depression is change, newness and having to adapt. So why do we try to ostracize those who struggle with depression? Trust me, not all “depressed” people are on the verge of hurling

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themselves off the roof of the dorms. However, I do know that many people do not share their feelings of loneliness and depression with others in fear that they will be treated differently.

To be honest, I think ignoring the signs of depression is a result of society’s skittish approach to the word depression itself. They make a bigger deal of it because there are severe cases that go untreated and turn into school shootings and suicides. No, depression is nothing to be taken lightly, but it is no reason to reject people, either. It is good for people who experience depression to be around people, and especially that they keep a normal schedule and do not bury their feelings in drugs and alcohol.

Coming from someone who went through the diagnosis and deals with it every day, I know it is important to have a good friend who knows what is going on and does not tolerate your self-wallowing. The voice of depressed people is a quiet one and only comes to people’s minds when there is a tragedy linked to it. I encourage those who do not suffer from depression to not simply write it off as an attention ploy or no big deal. Everyone needs each other. Don’t quiet the voice.

Jenny Hamilton is a junior majoring in broadcast journalism and sport administration. She may be contacted at jhamilton@themiamihurricane.com.

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GREEK LIFE: CON

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ollege, in its worse moments, reminds us of high school.

We must listen and we must obey and hope our professors deem our efforts worthy of their approbation and grades.

Yet there are differADAM ences. The student body BIRD-RIDNELL is large enough to allow CONTRIBUTING us to meet people with COLUMNIST our interests and to avoid those we would rather not know.

Nonetheless, there are social realities that we can either accept or work to change.

One option is to join Greek life. Many people do, but why? Let us put aside pleasant phrases about cooperation, team building and so on.

The personal costs far outweigh the benefits.

After all, we do not say prison is good because you get to work out a lot and get in shape.

These groups, in fact, perpetuate all the worst parts of high school. You have to beg to become a part of them. To join, all you need to do is put up with abuse from other slightly older human beings (hazing) who get to indulge their teenage desires for violence and bullying. If you can demean yourself enough

to survive this, you can then join this bunch of Neanderthals and get to do the same thing to others next year. No one seems to see how profoundly awful this practice is. They may say it builds solidarity, but solidarity is a natural human inclination. It need not be tested by torture. In a rational institution these people would be ignored if not expelled.

Of course, these houses are by their very nature exclusionary. You spend time with a certain group of people for the rest of the year.

Do you base this decision on their qualities and achievements? No, they just happen to share Greek letters.

Why is there more drinking and drugtaking by those in fraternities or sororities than those who are not? Whenever you are required to hang out with people with whom you have no real interests in common, drinking will seem like a great idea. It is the same reason I used to drink so much when I lived with my parents. Only at least they didn’t shout “chug” while I was doing it.

I suggest socializing with people with common interests, not common letters.

Adam Bird-Ridnell is a junior majoring in history and philosophy. He may be contacted at abirdridnell@themiamihurricane.com.

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s a freshman at UM, it’s great to be a Miami Hurricane. And as a pledge in this spring’s pledge class, it’s great to be going Greek.

Rushing matches you with a group of STEPHANIE around 100 people who PARRA share similar interests.

CONTRIBUTING This makes finding COLUMNIST friends or increasing your circle easier. But you’re not paying for friends. Just like any other club, you have to pay dues, and if the members didn’t want to be your friend, they wouldn’t have accepted you.

Contrary to popular belief, going Greek does not mean you are surrendering your soul for the sake of belonging. UM promotes a safe rush environment, and superiors observe the happenings of fraternities and sororities to make sure rules are being followed and the purpose of Greek life is being upheld.

Being a pledge does not make you inferior; in fact, being in a sorority guarantees being showered with gifts.

Being Greek provides you with opportunities to take on leadership and service posi-

tions within your organization and campus as a whole. Going Greek also gives you an edge.

At UM, Greeks hold around 80 percent of all leadership positions on campus. UM raises an average of $150,000 yearly for charities from the chapters’ philanthropies.

Greeks also promote academics and school spirit. In fact, all fraternities and sororities have an average GPA of 3.262 and 3.451, respectively. And on other campuses, where the student bodies are big enough to populate small cities, being Greek encourages camaraderie.

Still skeptical? Greeks run 85 percent of all Fortune 500 companies. Seventy-five percent of Congress went Greek. And, most interestingly, 85 percent of Supreme Court Justices have been Greek.

Greek life isn’t just about the partying.

Greeks succeed. Although rushing is not for everyone, what do you get from attacking those who choose to do it?

It’s not a phony club where people pay for friends, it is an honorable system of tradition that encourages belonging.

Stephanie Parra is a freshman majoring in journalism and political science. She may be contacted at sparra@themiamihurricane.com.

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When poetry meets film...

Check out USpeak’s Movietelling Night, when poets will provide unique narration for films they love, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Oasis Deli.

Spring’s most heated trends cold, unaware of this month’s latest trends. Read on to learn the secrets of comfortable shoes, flats gone horribly wrong, mysteriously alluring pants and jewelry glitz.

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With the return of Miami’s infamous heat, students at the University of Miami are beginning to sizzle with exciting accessories and daring footwear in March... but others are still left out in the

Danielle Kaslow may be contacted at dkaslow@themiamihurricane.com.

Crocs Now that we’re on the topic of shoes, let me tell you I was simply taken aback when I saw a girl wearing ballet flat crocs. No, I do not mean crocodile-skin flats. Crocs, those disgusting plastic shoes, in ballet flat form, in bubblegum pink. I physically cringed when I saw someone wearing them in English class one morning, so please don’t be a fashion victim if you own a pair. Toss them or save them for a sorority mixer (theme: ballerinas gone horribly wrong).

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Monogrammed pendants PajamaJeans When I originally saw the infomercial for PajamaJeans I thought they were appalling. People are already wearing leggings as pants, so why should we confuse them with these pseudo jeans? I was horrified. But each time the commercials come on TV, the PajamaJeans become more and more alluring. I am sorry to say that I secretly want to order a pair of these mysterious pants that “look like denim... but feel like PJs.” Come on, what could be better for those late nights studying in the stacks?

Students across campus have recently been wearing gold, monogrammed pendants and I am obsessed with the ladylike charms. Whether it’s just an initial or a full monogram design on the pendant, this personal touch adds an extra air of elegance to an outfit. Tiffany, Max and Cleo, and Ross Simons in particular offer very versatile options, but designs are available in a variety of price ranges from most jewelers.

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Released by J Records on Tuesday, "Late As a former member of the Grammy- Nights & Early Mornings" is a highly anticinominated neo-soul duo Floetry, famed pated album which former singer and songwriter Floetry enthusiasts have Marsha Ambrosius is been anxiously awaiting. back on the soul scene as An impressive pro“Late Nights & classic and impassioned duction lineup includes as ever. Embarking on a Early Mornings” the talented Just Blaze, new solo artist territory, Dre & Vidal, Focus and Ambrosius proves she co-writing credits by can hold her ground in Grammy legends and an industry overwhelmed RELEASE DATE: Tuesday rhythm and blues crusadwith shallow yet humble ers Alicia Keys and LauPRODUCER: Marsha beginnings. ryn Hill. Not to mention, In her debut album Ambrosius, Rich all songs from the album "Late Nights & Early Harrison, Focus..., Just were produced and writMornings," Ambrosius ten by none other than Blaze, Dre & Vidal takes listeners on an emoAmbrosius herself.

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2000, Ambrosius has written for famed rhythm and blues artists such as Jill Scott, FINISH READING AT Bilal and the iconic Michael Jackson, for THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM

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JESSICA HODDER // The Miami Hurricane

SUGAR RUSH: Above are the remnants of a successful Sweat Waffle Party at Sweat Records last Sunday. The event is held twice a month in Little Haiti.

Vegan waffles top the charts At Sweat Records, waff les continue their history of bringing together a diverse crowd, from club-goers still out Little Haiti’s Sweat Records serves from the night before to families with not only as a local vinyl distributer, but young children.

“For vegans in Miami, there aren’t also as a music venue, bakery and cofa lot of brunch opfee bar. tions,” Reskin said.

Now the quirky With few choices record store has anIF YOU GO available, healthy alother reason to be internatives are even cluded in your week The next vegan harder to find. Sweat end plans: brunch, Records' whole-wheat waffle party will take and not your typiwaff les, made with cal eggs-and-bacon place on March 13 mostly organic ingredibreakfast, we’re talkfrom noon-3 p.m. at ents, provide a healthy, ing a vegan waff le Sweat Records (5505 unconventional brunch party.

NE 2nd Ave., Miami). option.

“With something Toppings line Each vegan waffle like waff les, you can’t a large table from really tell the differwith toppings costs end to end, includence between a waf$6. ing fresh berries, baf le that is vegan and nanas, homemade soy one that isn’t,” said whipped cream, chocoSweat Records owner Lauren “Lolo” Reskin as she poured a late pudding, almond butter and Mexihomemade dairy-free batter into a Bel- can chocolate sauce, to name a few.

“You’re just as full without all the gian waff le maker.

The waff le madness began last junk,” said Tori Tighe, a waff le party year in May as part of the 2010 Glob- attendee. “Just one little waff le is more al Vegan Waff le Party. The store held filling than an entire plate at Denny’s.”

Reskin’s hope is for people to realsporadic waff le parties following the event and it has recently developed into ize that being vegan “doesn’t mean you have to eat tofu all the time.” an every-other-Sunday gathering.

And so far, she said, no one has The history of waff les can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the been disappointed.

Renaissance, when f lat cakes known as "wafers" were eaten by peasants and Lauren Shepherd may be contacted at lshepherd@themiamihurricane.com. kings alike.

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Graduate comes of age after a wild night

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The shoulder pads, excess materialism, dance music and drug use that defined the ‘80s come back to life in the comedy "Take Me Home Tonight." Unlike period pieces that spoof the disco decade (remember Adam Sandler in "The Wedding Singer?"), "Take Me Home Tonight" explores the ‘80s with dignity, paying homage to the entertaining coming of age stories that made director John Hughes ("Pretty in Pink," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "The Breakfast Club") a Hollywood legend.

The film tells the story of Matt Franklin (Topher Grace), a nerdy yet charming MIT graduate stuck living with his family and working at a video rental store. His luck, sobriety and sanity do a 180 during one wild night with his high school crush, Tori Frederking (Teresa Palmer).

The Miami Hurricane interviewed the costars during a recent stop in Miami.

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SWEETHEARTS: Topher Grace (“Valentine’s Day,” “That ‘70s Show”) and Teresa Palmer (“I Am Number Four”) star in Relativity Media’s “Take Me Home Tonight.” a couple times. Teresa got a little unprofessional.

PALMER: I got a little carried away with myself.

GRACE: A little handsy.

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TMH: Teresa, out of all the men you've been with...

PALMER: Been with? What?

TMH: On camera. How does Topher compare?

PALMER: I think he's a close second to Daniel

Radcliffe from "Harry Potter."

GRACE: Oh. Out of the two you've been with, I'm number two and Daniel Radcliffe is the first one?

PALMER: Um, no. There's actually been a few more, buddy. I sort of had a makeout scene with Adam Sandler. It was just a little peck, but sorry.

GRACE: Now I'm back to number three.

PALMER: Yeah, you've been bumped down a little. And Stephen Moyer from "True Blood."

GRACE: Oh my God, I am number four.

TMH: Topher, Anna Faris plays your sister in the movie. Her boyfriend is played by Chris Pratt, who is her husband in real life.

PALMER: Yes, they met on the movie!

GRACE: He proposes to her in the film. It doesn't go so well for that couple, but in real life [they] wound up getting married. In a lot of the [film] junkets, you say, 'We were all really good friends.' The truth is that's not the truth most of the time. We all remained really close.

I feel like when the cast is that good of friends... it bleeds into the movie.

To read or watch more of the interview, log on to themiamihurricane.com.

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Local athletes drawn to UM program Newcomers attempt to fill gaping holes

BY ADAM BERGER SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

The University of Miami baseball team lost its second midweek game of the year on Tuesday to USF, 4-2, two days after beating the Florida Marlins in an exhibition game.

Though fans may be getting concerned, the season is young and so is the team.

The primarily homegrown squad boasts 13 newcomers, 12 of whom are freshmen. Of the first-year players, five call Miami their hometown. The trend is clear across the Hurricanes’ roster.

“I would say 75-80 percent of our players came up from Miami and Broward County,” head coach Jim Morris said.

Talk about talent in your own backyard.

“They grew up in our ballpark and thank goodness they want to play here,” said Morris, who is recovering from surgery to remove his gall bladder at University of Miami Hospital.

With the large talent pool that the Miami area has to offer, there’s no question that the Hurricanes have an advantage over other schools in recruiting.

Local athletes are drawn to the appeal of playing on the big stage, under the lights at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

“It’s tradition. Most of us grew up around here. I remember growing up running around this stadium,” sophomore pitcher E.J.

Encinosa said. “It’s just that feeling... that any other university just wouldn’t be the same.”

Killian Senior High School alone has six alumni on the Miami roster, including five pitchers.

“It’s just a great program over there.

[Coach Herrera] is a great head coach,” junior pitcher Sam Robinson said. “If you want to go to school he’s the guy to go to. It’s a great program to play for. I was lucky I got into the program.”

Nevertheless, Miami is just like any other Division I program when it comes to losing talent to the professional level.

Offensively, the Hurricanes have struggled with the loss of former star catcher Yasmani Grandal, who was taken 12th overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2010 Major March 3 - March 6, 2011

League Baseball Draft.

“You don’t replace Yasmani. Everyone else has to get better... you can’t say you’re going to replace Yasmani, someone who was the best player in the country,” Morris said.

The effect of Grandal’s absence has been exacerbated by the debut of the new NCAA regulation aluminum bats, which are designed to limit offensive production.

Miami has scored five runs or fewer in five of their first eight games.

Miami and its fans will find out what the 2011 Hurricanes are truly made of this weekend when the squad takes on the No. 1ranked Florida Gators in Gainesville.

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Freshman has career game against Terps Rion Brown scores career-high 19 points

BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

STEVEN LEVY // The Miami Hurricane

TENNIS HANDS: Senior Bianca Eichkorn, ranked No. 10 in the latest Intercollegiate Tennis Association poll, defeated Denise Muresan, 6-3, 7-5 in the top singles position.

The 12th-ranked Hurricanes upset No. 4 Michigan 4-3 Wednesday afternoon at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.

On senior night, it was a freshman who shined brightest.

Behind Rion Brown’s career-high 19 points, the Miami Hurricanes (18-12, 6-9) defeated the Maryland Terrapins, 80-66, at the BankUnited Center Wednesday night.

Off the bench, Brown missed just one of seven 3-pointers in 30 minutes of action. It was the first time Brown scored double-digits in conference play. His previous career-high was against N.C. Central, a 17-point effort.

Head coach Frank Haith praised Brown’s improvement over time.

“I love everything about Rion,” Haith said. “He is a very coachable guy. He is coming along. He is going to be really good for us.”

Miami had five players in double digits, including redshirt sophomore forward Reggie Johnson, who had 12 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.

“It was great win for us. We played well offensively,” said Haith, whose team shot close to 55 percent for the game and made 12 3-pointers. “We put pressure on them. We shot very well. We are proud of these guys and how hard they played.”

Maryland (16-12, 7-8) cut the Hurricanes’ 17-point lead down to five, but back-to-back 3-pointers by Brown and

redshirt junior guard Malcolm Grant put the Hurricanes up 69-56 and sealed the victory.

Grant finished with 16 points and sophomore guard Durand Scott had 15.

Brown was looking to shake off a poor shooting performance at Florida State.

“I just wanted to come and play my hardest and play real well,” Brown said.

“Usually when you hit the first one you can tell if it’s going to be a good night.”

Sixth-year senior Adrian Thomas is the only senior on the Canes’ roster. Nicknamed “Godfather,” Thomas has evolved into a much different player than the one Haith recruited in 2005. He used to be a slashing, high-flying player, but a season-ending abnominal injury in 2006 and a seasonending ACL injury in 2007 made Thomas a 3-point shooter for his remaining years.

Haith rewarded Thomas’ six years of hard work by calling a timeout with 30 seconds remaining for Thomas to receive a standing ovation.

“He was my first recruit, my first recruit to commit in my first class,” Haith said. “He is a part of my family. He was a special young man. I can’t imagine any coach coaching a player as special as Adrian. Whatever we have asked Adrian Thomas to do, he has done. You don’t understand how special that is.”

The Canes will finish off their regular season when they travel to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech on Sunday.

Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com.

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Dear Cute Rainbow,

Dear V, I am a gay Asian man who is desperate for love and a relationship. I got here three years ago and haven’t had sex since. It’s not that I don’t have opportunities. I am just not that much into meaningless casual sex. Since I was not born and raised here, it is a little hard for me to fit in the gay community. I tried some dating Web sites, but most of guys there are just looking for fun, rather than something serious.

Obviously, white and Latino people dominate the gay community in Miami. The majority of them only like their own race and there are not so many gay Asian men here to choose from. I really do not know how to start as a gay man. It is difficult to be gay in the first place, and I do not want to be marginalized again.

V, could you tell me what I need to do to end this painful moment? Is there any way to meet some gay friends at UM? I really do not want to waste my youth waiting for something magical to happen.

I have to make it happen!

Sincerely, Cute Rainbow

Don’t fret lovely! All hope is not lost yet. You are way too young to be overly concerned with finding the love of your life. I will agree that being in a relationship is great and fun and reliable. Not to sound like a floozy, but who says you can’t mingle with the gay guys that are in Miami?

I don’t want you to do anything that you feel is untrue to yourself, but to be perfectly honest, a majority of college students, both hetero and homo, are not necessarily looking for the most serious of commitments.

It’s a hard truth, but a lot of people have so much on their plate they just want to do what they do. However, I would like to point out that not all of the gay fellas at our school are slutting around.

Like I have told many others before, the people you want to be with are those you find at the places you love.

Not into the club scene? Don’t go then. You can find that person you want to be with at the library (I mean they do call it Club Richter), through an organization or even in one of your own classes.

In regards to your ill feelings about the lack of diversity among the gay community, I can’t really change

it. However, YOU can be the so-called inaugural Asian representative for the Rainbow party, yelling out, “I’m here! I’m queer!” Do not be afraid to be who you are and bring change. As I’m sure you have already realized, Miami is a very diverse campus with many interracial relationships. It can just as easily apply to you and a future boo.

In the meantime, relax. Try to not focus on the lack of romantic love in your life and instead look at the platonic love you experience. Your best friends do not need to be part of the “club.” Reach out to people who are different from you. You never know what joy you could be missing out on! Best wishes my little Cute Rainbow.

With love, V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@themiamihurricane. com or follow on Twitter at @Dear_V.

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www.miami.edu/calendar Thursday, March 3rd Patio Jams feat. Taber Onthank 12:15 p.m. • UC Patio Start a new Thursday afternoon tradition with HP’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch and enjoy the live music. For more information, please contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

LoweDown Happy Hour: Mardi Gras Celebration!

7 p.m. • Lowe Art Museum Featuring The Arnold and Augusta Newman Lecture Series In Photography with a lecture by photographer Duane Michals at 7pm (Seating is limited, for the lecture RSVP to: lowersvp@ as.miami.edu). Start the Mardi Gras festivities early at the Lowe by indulging in French desserts, beverages and cocktails! $10 Admission; Free for Lowe Members.

Dancing with the UMiami Stars 8 p.m. • UC Patio Stage Mad Hot Miami Ballroom (UM’s Latin and Ballroom dance club) present “Dancing with the UMiami Stars” Prominent figures from campus will be

paired with a partner/choreographer from Mad Hot Miami Ballroom’s competition and performance team. UMiami stars include Sebastian the Ibis; Dean of Students Ricardo Hall; SGA President Christina Farmer; Salsa Craze President Rita Zeidan,; head choreographer for KAOS Rickey Pierre II; and Captain of the Sunsations Rochelle Bradley. At the event, winners will be announced in different dance categories including the waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha cha, samba, and rumba. There will also be a viewer’s choice award! This event will also feature a guest routine by United States Youth Finalist (Ohio Star Ball) Ashley Sanchez.

For more information, visit www.miamiballroom.webs.com or www.facebook. com/miamiballroom.

Free Speech Forum: What do you think?

8 p.m. • LC Room 120 Grab a friend and come out to this student panel discussion sponsored by CRU, Hillel, Hindu Student Council, SHAARK, and Muslim Students of UM! Questions such as “Is there more than one God?” “Do all Muslims believe in Jihad?” “What does it mean to be Jewish?” “Can we trust the Bible?” “Can you be a good Jew without being religious?”

“Do only Muslims go to heaven?” will

Thursday, March 10 • 7 p.m. at the Bank United Center Fieldhouse Come out and enjoy the unique sounds of popular Hasidic Jewish musician Matisyahu. He will host an acoustic session followed by a discussion and a question-and-answer period. He combines distinct genres such as reggae, pop-rock, hip-hop, ska-inspired new wave and acoustic folk tied with creative and emotional lyrics about Judaism as well as secular issues. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are required to get into this event! For more information contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

be asked and discussed! Come out and share your opinion!

Friday, March 4th Meditation Class 7:30 p.m. • Herbert Wellness Center Are classes, social life, and work stressing you out? Take a break and meditate! You will develop mental clarity and discipline that will help you focus and improve concentration—great skills when it comes to studying! Lunthita Duthely, a follower of the teachings of Sri Chinmoy, will guide and instruct participants through the meditation. The meditation is Friday, March 4, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Instruction is free and open to everybody. Please RSVP by March 3 to let us know you are coming by calling 305-284-LIFE (5433).

Project Lingcambu 3 p.m. • Meet at Stanford Circle Need volunteer hours? African Student Union invites you to come and make a difference by helping out the community with them! They will travel to TacolcyBelafonte Center to volunterr with the Zulu Warriors, an afterschool program for young boys! For more information contact MSA at 305-284-2855.

Saturday, March 5th Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Tournament 1 p.m. • UC Lower Lounge $5 Entry fee. Register at our Breezeway table from February 28 - March 4 or at the door on March 5th. Prize to the winner! Hosted by the Anime Club. Contact us on our Facebook Page or on our website at http://umanimeclub.webs.com

Sunday, March 6th Rumble on the Green The Foote Green Are U ready to RUMBLE? Come compete or support your student organizations at one of UM’s most exciting events yet! Hosted by the Committee On Student Organizations (COSO), Rumble On the Green is a fun and competitive field day from 12pm - 3pm. Some of this year’s activities include: Tug of War, water balloon man hunt, spirit competitions, UM trivia, musical chairs and more! If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Borge at coso_memberatlarge@miami.edu, or visit/call the Student Activities Center in UC 209 (STIC), 305-284-6399.

RAB Spoken Word Wednesday, March 9 • 8 p.m. at the Rathskeller Come out and enjoy another relaxing and inspiring night of poetry at the RAT featuring many talented artists. There will be free food and giveaways all night long! Text “UMRat” to 41411 to subscribe to the Rathskeller text message list, and receive a bonus coupon to use at the RAT on that day! Sponsored by RAB. For more information contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

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Friday, March • 4 & 8 p.m. at the Foote Green Come out and bring your friends and family and enjoy this month’s Screen on the Green! Featuring “Despicable Me” at 8pm and “The Other Guys” at 10pm! “Despicable Me” stars Steve Carell, Jason Segal and Russell Brand, telling the story of a criminal mastermind that uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, however he eventually finds himself profoundly changed by the growing love between them. “The Other Guys” stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg is a comedy telling the story of two mismatched New York City detectives that seize an opportunity to step up to be like the city’s top cops whom they idolize—only things don’t quite go as planned. For more information contact Hurricane Productions at 305-284-4606.

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