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Victoria McKaba // Photo Editor TREMENDOUS TRUMP: College Republicans President Chris Dalton dressed as Donald Trump during last week’s Homecoming Parade. Another member of College Republicans attended the event dressed as Hillary Clinton with devil horns. Trump became the U.S. president-elect Wednesday.
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Triumph, defeat, simultaneously sweep divided campus By Isabella Cueto News Editor
Read Brianna Commerford’s profile of former UM Tennis star John Eagleton, who created an app called Techne Tennis that helps players improve their game. Hear five female staffers discuss first reactions to the presidential election in a 30-minute podcast. Check out Madelyn Paquette’s preview of “The Glass Menagerie,” a Hecht Studio Theatre play about the struggles of a dysfunctional family.
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It was the day after one of the most unprecedented wins in the history of the United States. Republican businessman Donald Trump handily defeated Democratic nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president. Vocal Trump supporters on campus celebrated with chants and cheers louder than those usually filling the College Republicans weekly meetings. As Trump solidified his lead in Florida, one of the most important swing states with 29 electoral votes, supporters began to realize just how close they were to a win. Liztiffany Couceiro, a sophomore studying political science, watched the voting Hunter Crenian // Staff Photographer results come in with hope as the projections slowly lined up in Trump’s favor. And with UNTIL NEXT TIME: The College Democrats’ desk in the Smith-Tucker political suite is empty on Wednesday afternoon. Florida’s victory, she could not be happier. how there is still a conversation about race that said his parents became worried for his safety “As a person that does not want Hillary needs to happen in this country. as soon as the election results were announced. to win, it makes me proud of my Floridians,” “We can’t move forward as a society “My dad texted me asking me to shave Couceiro said. until we acknowledge, embrace and tackle that my beard today,” Khurana said, running his Carlos Rohl, who studies economics, problem,” she said. hand over a cheek covered in dark hair. noted that Trump garnered strong support that When she told her daughter this morning Sophomore Billah Abdul-Jalaal, who helped him pull off an improbable win. that Clinton lost, James said her daughter voted absentee for Clinton in his hometown of “I feel that Trump got more people to could tell her mother was distressed and she, Washington, D.C., said he has heard degrading go out and vote,” Rohl said. “His emotional too, sounded worried about the uncertain comments about Muslim Americans, even appeal to rural supporters may have brought future of the United States. from friends who didn’t know he practiced them out to vote.” “She asked, ‘What are we going to do Islam. After the Rathskeller closed down at if he decides black people have to leave the “There are a lot of people like me who midnight, freshman Samantha Burkart said country?’” James said. “Children in America don’t look Muslim,” Abdul-Jalaal said. she was “excited, anxious and hopeful.” shouldn’t be asking these questions.” Yet the most offensive thing, many “I honestly was expecting Hillary to win For many voters, the reaction to a Trump students said, was how much support Trump and blow him out of the water,” she said. “But presidency split along the very lines the garnered. I am so excited that we’re winning the state of university is trying to strengthen: race, gender “It’s not only the fact that he’s there Florida.” and ethnicity. but that half of Americans voted for him,” However, on the other side of the “You only see the minorities on Khurana said. spectrum, Clinton supporters felt shock. campus worried about this. Everyone else Freshman Jori Opara watched part of the Many students wore all black clothing in is just moving on, going about their day,” election night coverage in the UBS office and “mourning” on Wednesday, mere hours after said Bryce Pickett, a freshman majoring in another part at the Rat watch party. Even just their champion conceded the presidency to political science. Pickett, who wore a black hearing about small scuffles that took place Trump. T-shirt with the iconic “black power” fist on between Trump supporters and other students, Osamudia James, UM law professor and it, said he remembers discrimination he’s felt Opara said, made her question how the nation vice dean, had voted at nearby St. Augustine at UM and since he was a boy, when a white could unite for the next four years. polling center on Tuesday with her young kindergartener told him to, “wash his skin” “I don’t know how, as a people, we’re daughter. She was excited for her daughter to because it was “dirty.” going to move forward and support Trump,” watch the first woman become president. But When he was considering rushing a she said. the result was not what she expected. fraternity, he approached some members at a After the results were announced around “I wanted her to remember the day tabling event on campus. That was when the 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, students posted forever, but not for the reasons that ended “brothers” told him, “Yeah, we usually don’t paragraphs on social media condemning the up characterizing the day,” James said have black people rush,” Pickett said. landslide support of Trump and expressing Wednesday. “I’m heartbroken over the loss.” Milind Khurana, a Muslim student who fear about the next four years. James, who often writes about race and is part of United Black Students with Pickett, “I’m still in shock. He’s not my president,” higher education, said the election proved Opara said.
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Donald Trump elected 45th president of the United States By Isabella Cueto and Dana Franco News Editor & Staff Writer
Donald Trump secured the title of 45th president of the United States close to 3 a.m. on Nov. 9 after winning more electoral votes than his opponent, Hillary Clinton. Trump earned 279 electoral votes, and Clinton earned 228. Clinton reportedly called Trump to concede the election around 2:30 a.m. “I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans,” Trump said in his victory speech. “I’m reaching out to you for your guidance and your help so we can unify our great country.” Vice President-elect Mike Pence took the stage around 2:45 a.m. to thank supporters for their continual encouragement. Trump’s path to victory strengthened after winning a razor-tight race for the swing state of Florida and a one-point difference between him and his competitor, former Secretary of State Clinton, that vacillated for hours on Election Night. The race made an unexpected U-turn around 10 p.m. Trump clinched the presidency after starting off as a wildcard candidate and gaining unprecedented traction, mainly from workingclass white Americans and evangelicals. The 2016 presidential race was steeped in controversy from the time Trump declared his run for office, when he made a comment about Mexican immigrants, saying “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best ... They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.” But gradually, everything about Trump – his pompous demeanor, quickness to anger, harsh comments and dismissal of facts – became commonplace. Voters wanted to hear what he would say next, and they were rarely left disappointed. Trump knew how to feed off of the energy of his audiences. He filled stadiums regularly with thousands of voters. Writers were never without material. And Trump’s main following grew in vigor. “Make America Great Again,” the campaign’s slogan, became more than a saying. Pickup trucks in backcountry towns politicians never cared to visit were emblazoned with Trump 2016 bumper stickers and American flags. The core of zealous supporters emerged from the corners of the country to support their “brutally honest” candidate. The former Democrat became the face of a new breed of Republican. Soon enough, the
Hunter Crenian // Staff Photographer SIGNS OF SUPPORT: Two of many Trump supporters show off their “Make America Great Again” signs at the Rathskeller election watch party Tuesday night.
traditionally recognized Republican party was virtually unrecognizable. Many Republicans left the party, conflicted in their beliefs. Trump-ism inspired a national trend of anti-incumbency and those voters sick of the way the nation had been run for decades rallied behind the unconventional flamehaired, loudmouthed New Yorker who was something like a savior from Obama’s America. These passions flared at rallies, where violence erupted multiple times, mostly between people of color and diehard Trump supporters in attendance. When confronted about these scuffles, Trump would blame it on the anger American people have harbored after years of unsatisfying leadership. However, over time, Trump went from a vote in a moment of passion to a logically defensible candidate for some Republicans, who respected his policies on immigration – secure the borders, “Build A Wall” and make Mexico pay for it in order to keep jobs for legal residents and eliminate financial drain. Supporters also agree with his ideas for healthcare reform – repealing the Affordable Care Act, also known as “Obamacare” – and his plans to stimulate job growth and trade, namely, to stop outsourcing jobs to nations like India, China and Mexico. Another stronghold for Trump voters was the hope of replacing the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who was known for his conservative rulings, with another Republican-friendly justice. Voters were also
attracted to Trump because they were so politically opposed to “crooked Hillary.” Clinton’s sharing of sensitive materials on her private email server drew harsh words from Republicans, who accused her of not only breaking the law, but also alleged she was negligent of calls for heightened security in Benghazi, leaving the embassy vulnerable to the attacks that ensued and resulted in multiple deaths. Trump even outright said his opponent should be “locked up.” In debates, Trump said he would select a “special prosecutor” to handle the case. When, at the end of the second presidential debate, Clinton and Trump were asked to say something nice about each other, Clinton complimented Trump’s children, who are professionals. His shortcomings in social spheres were validated, at times, by what many considered his greatest work: Donald Jr., 38, Eric, 32, Ivanka, 35, Tiffany, 23, and Barron Trump, 10. Donald, Eric and Ivanka are all successful businesspeople well-known for their poise. Tiffany recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. Barron is the only child of Trump and his third wife, Melania. At each night of the Republican National Convention, each of Trump’s children delivered eloquent and moving defenses of their father’s character. Melania, a Slovene American and former model, went mostly undetected by voters until she made her debut at the Republican National Convention on July 18. But what caught the attention of viewers, aside from
her high-end white cocktail dress, was the similarity of her words to those spoken by First Lady Michelle Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Trump was accused of plagiarizing parts of her speech from Obama’s when the transcripts were compared side-byside and revealed identical wording. Since the incident, Melania has returned to her place in the front row at Trump events, largely avoiding interaction with the media, expect to make a speech saying her goal as first lady would be to address cyberbulling in America. At the 2016 Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner, Trump owned up to this mistake, making a joke about the identical lines of her speech. Melania also had a moment where all eyes were on her – during the tornado of sexual assault accusations against her husband. Accounts of Trump forcing himself upon women when he was newly married to Melania, groping women and walking into dressing rooms unannounced brought everyone to ask: What does Melania have to say? But the new first lady had nothing to say. She stood by her husband. The Trump campaign denied all allegations. Nearly half a dozen women came forward and alleged Trump assaulted them. But none of these claims would change the minds of those voters who could never vote for an untrustworthy candidate, one who represented a version of Washington they were eager to demolish. The allure of a Trump presidency, if it can be called that, was in its promise of a “change” election. After eight years of democratic policies that negatively affected much of the Republican electorate, Republican voters are looking to uproot policies they believe are working against them. Among the list of demands Republican voters have voiced: immigration reform, border security, healthcare reform, tax cuts, veteran care reform, national security, action against “radical islamic terrorism” and conservative justices nominated to the Supreme Court. Trump’s international business legacy and fresh perspective on the political gridlock in Washington D.C. lead his supporters to have an optimistic view for the future of a country they see in decline. Trump calls his campaign a “movement” to “Make America Great Again” and put “America First.”
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Election Day at UM: Short lines, chalked sidewalks and voting challenges By Julie Harans and Jackie Yang Editor-in-Chief & Managing Editor
The road to Election Day hasn’t been a pretty path. It was rocky and winding, with a series of shocks along the way. With much heavier use of social media and name-calling incidents that tossed behaviorial standards out the window, this past campaigning season has been a noisy one. But when polling opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday, the Watsco Center was contrastingly still. There was no chanting, signs of excitement or conversation at all. Instead, about 30 groggy students silently filed into line and waited their turn to cast a ballot. Only the sounds of rustling palm tree fronds and the hum of a distant lawn mower filled the air. A few voters were waiting outside the polling area by 6:55 a.m., but they seemed more motivated to get it over with than to support their candidates. Freshman and political science major Lauren Berta was one of the first to line up, stopping by to vote before heading to work. Berta’s reason for voting was simple, and she stated it with a tone of certainty, as if it were obvious. “It’s what you’re supposed to do,” she said. By 10 a.m., there was still nearly no sense of palpable enthusiasm. Aside from Get Out the Vote organizers setting up for their noon event at the Rock Plaza, campus was experiencing its usual morning calm. The Breezeway was bare except for an occasional textbook-clutching student walking to class with headphones in their ears. Even the Rat’s most coveted gliders were unclaimed, and the only audible conversations were the squawking of ducks. A stroll through campus revealed almost no evidence that a presidential election was taking place, let alone a charged one in such a crucial swing state. A few chalk messages on pathways encouraged students to head to the polls, some specifically promoting Donald Trump, but Watsco remained for the most part without a line for the rest of the morning. Yet the half-asleep students and community members who filtered through the polling center did seem to emerge with some newfound energy, or rather, a sense of relief. Alec Jimenez, a junior majoring in architectural engineering, said the added weight of his contribution motivated him to vote. “Every vote matters in the state of Florida, we’re a very important state in this election so hopefully we’ll be able to come together as one
state,” Jimenez said after voting for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Although it may not be visible on campus today, the polarizing nature of this election further enhances the importance of casting a ballot. Senior Maddie Jackson, a marine biology and microbiology major, said she won’t let her voice go unheard in this election. “There’s two very distinct stances on this election, and I feel like I can’t be mad one way or another if I don’t vote,” Jackson said. “And I would definitely be mad one way or another.” Other nearby local polling locations experienced a similar rush right when voting began. “First 30 minutes, we had like 53 people,” said Jules Durand, a poll worker at St. Augustine Church.
Problems at the polls
The process of registering to vote and applying for absentee ballots may have kept some voters, especially students, from the polls. Senior Billy Villano, who said he registered to vote in the Breezeway in October with Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), biked 45 minutes to the Coral Gables library on Sunday to cast his early ballot. However, he was told that he had “registered too late,” despite the fact that he had filled out the forms with SSDP on one of the last days before the registration deadline. “I was upset that I wasn’t able to vote this election,” said Villano, who had been previously registered in Connecticut and voted in 2012. “It was a great bike workout though.” Colin Fitzgibbon, Florida Campus Coordinator for SSDP and UM alumnus, said this issue with registration happened to less than 10 students out of the 186 the organization registered and was a result of misplaced paperwork or unmet deadlines. The organization had to submit forms, dated and signed, within 10 days of them being filled out. Kayla Derby, a senior, also faced some complications at the Coral Gables library, but eventually was able to vote. Derby, who is from Plantation, was registered in Broward, reregistered in Miami-Dade and then voted at the Coral Gables library. Felix Santiago, a Coral Gables resident, could not vote at St. Augustine Church because the last name on his ID did not match his voter registration forms. “I’m from Puerto Rico,” Santiago said, “And we use our father’s and mother’s last names. It appeared as both my last names on
Oliver Zaruba // Staff Photographer PREPARING FOR POLLS: Students line up at the Watsco Center to cast their vote for the presidential election Tuesday morning.
my paperwork. So I guess that’s something they could work on fixing for future elections.” Tatsumi Yanaba, a senior UM student from Missouri, registered to vote for the first time in Miami-Dade County. “That part was a little confusing. I registered once already, but I didn’t get anything,” Yanaba said. “So I submitted a second one. Then I checked my mailbox last week and there was that little blue card, so I was glad.” Sofia Estevez, a sophomore, admitted that her parents made the arrangements for her absentee ballot. “I had an absentee ballot, since I live 45 minutes away. To be honest, my parents figured it out for me. I came home and my dad said, ‘Okay, we need to vote,’” Estevez said.
A difficult decision
Many students echoed the same sentiment: this election was a difficult one to be voting in as a new voter. “It felt cool because it was my first time voting,” Estevez said. “But it wasn’t the most satisfying feeling in the world, because I don’t really like either of the candidates.” Nicholas Lorenzo, a junior who also voted for the first time Tuesday, had a similar problem. “It was just like a little difficult between the two candidates,” Lorenzo said. “Because it’s so drastic. People think it’s just like a joke. I just chose the candidate who I feel aligns more with my views.” Mary Balise, who cast her ballot for Clinton by mail, said she felt like she was doing her
civic duty by voting. However, the junior was unamused with the overall election season. “Terrible,” said Balise about the state of the election. “And disappointed in America.” While most voters are very familiar with the top-of-the-ticket candidates, students had to do more research to vote down the ballot on other important local and state issues. Yanaba, who voted for the first time when polls opened at the Watsco Center Tuesday morning, was doing research on his phone in the polling booths. “I was looking up every single person in the booth,” Yanaba said. “Frankly, I didn’t know most of the people on the ballot.” Nikki Gilleland, a junior and first-time voter, woke up at 6:30 a.m. to vote at St. Augustine. “I didn’t vote on the provisions I didn’t know about, so I left about two blank,” she said. Like Gilleland, junior Joe Reda did not vote on the provisions he was not familiar with. “While I had done some research on the issues on the ballot, I had no idea for some of the questions about justices,” Reda said. Reda, who switched his registration from Illinois to Florida, voted at St. Augustine at around noon. “It felt very strange, especially since it was in a church,” Reda said. “It was just one room, you know? You check in, print your little receipt and bubble in your ballot. It felt really casual, more like taking the SATs. And they had the privacy booths, but if you wanted to, you could just sit at a table. I almost sat down.”
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Watsco Center reports 82% voter turnout with Clinton lean By Julie Harans Editor-In-Chief
Despite short lines that seemed to indicate low participation on Election Day, 82 percent of eligible voters showed up to cast their ballots at the Watsco Center, Get Out The Vote (GOTV) announced on Facebook Wednesday. This turnout rate ranks at No. 12 of the 784 precincts in Miami-Dade County. Of the 1,613 people who voted for president at Watsco between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 64.17 percent supported Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, while 32.67 percent chose Republican nominee Donald Trump. Trump’s victory quickly brought trusted methods of polling into question; however, this data from a campus location is consistent with predictions of higher support for Clinton among educated voters. Fifty-one voters opted for a third-party candidate, representing a combined percentage of less than 4 percent of voters at the Watsco Center that day.
Though Watsco Center voters weren’t limited to students, the 82-percent turnout is a significant increase from the 40.8 percent of UM students who showed up in person to vote in the 2012 election, according to a report by Tufts University. The report also states that UM’s student voting rate in 2012 was 3.2 percent higher than all institutions and 3 percent higher than other private research institutions. The Miami Hurricane conducted an online poll asking readers which issue they felt was most important in the 2016 presidential election. Of the 469 respondents, 38 percent said the economy was most important, while 19 percent said human rights and race relations were most important, followed by issues of immigration, gun control, environmental concerns and education. Short lines at the Watsco Center on Tuesday could be attributed to the convenience of voting by absentee ballot, especially for out-of-state students. According to the Tufts report, 30.9 percent of UM students voted by absentee ballot in 2012.
The race for senator was a bit tighter, with Democratic nominee Patrick Murphy receiving 51.59 percent of the precinct’s votes compared to his Republican opponent, Marco Rubio, who brought in 46.69 percent of the votes. The other candidates on the ballot received less than 1 percent each. Amendment 2 passed in Florida, legalizing the use of medical marijuana, and Amendment 1, the confusinglyworded solar amendment, was not passed.
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November 8 was an eerily perfect day; the temperature fell in the 70s with the familiar warmth of Miami’s sun, cooled by the occasional soft breeze. Hillary Clinton supporters had been in high spirits for weeks, with The New York Times predicting an 84 percent chance of a Clinton victory and the FBI officially ending the investigation into her private email server. Both developments seemed to reassure a likely win. America would follow up the first black president in 2008 by bringing the first female president to the Oval Office in 2016 with a positive, inclusive message. Throughout the day, both those wearing “I’m With Her” gear and “Make America Great Again” hats seemed to be optimistic, relishing in the spirit of Election Day. Yet as 10 p.m. approached, the red of Trump support bled across electoral maps on television stations and news sites, and the mood of The Hurricane newsroom sharply shifted. Slowly but surely, as more precincts across America reported their results, Clinton’s chances were narrowing.
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How Trump can redeem his campaign mistakes during his presidency I have been a “Never Trump” conservative/ libertarian throughout the entire 2016 election. Unfortunately, forces on both the left and right have allowed Donald Trump to win the election in a shocking landslide. By Zach Gluckow P r e s i d e n t - e l e c t Contributing Columnist Trump is a true wild card: he wields a mind full of vulgarity and empty of substance. A number of his policy proposals carry the stench of populism that is distinctly anti-conservative. In short, I am highly skeptical of Presidentelect Trump. But, maybe foolishly, I do hold out hope that he may be able to overcome his various defects and govern successfully as a conservative. Here’s how:
Trump’s most important task is to nominate and push through confirmation of conservative Supreme Court justices. This is non-negotiable. The list of potential nominees Trump has released is promising, but I remain skeptical about his commitment to follow through if political pressures begin to mount against him. If Trump nominates moderate or leftist justices, his presidency will be a failure. Trump needs to repeal the failing Affordable Care Act, better know as Obamacare, and not replace it. Trump has floated the idea of replacing it with a “single-payer” system. This would be disastrous, as well as anti-conservative. Trump should lead the charge to balance the budget. Conservatives have been unsuccessful in reigning in government spending. This is their shot. With control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Republicans can balance the budget by cutting government programs, especially welfare. This is easier said than done, but is necessary for the future of the country.
Lower individual and business tax rates are a necessity. High taxes violate property rights and hurt businesses. There is no reason for Trump to fail here. Trump needs to stop playing political footsie with Vladimir Putin. He needs to prevent Russian aggression in the Baltic states. Trump needs to commit to preventing Russian interference in the Baltics and reaffirm the United States commitment to NATO. If Trump’s rhetoric about Putin in the election is any indication of how his foreign policy will be handled, the next four years will be ruinous. If President-elect Trump can accomplish even half the things on this list, he will be one of the greatest conservative presidents in modern political history. If not, the right faces destruction. As scary as it sounds, the future of conservatism is in Trump’s hands now. Zach Gluckow is a freshman majoring in philosophy and political science.
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A final love letter to Hillary Clinton I loved Hillary Clinton. I still love Hillary Clinton, but in a way that you still love an ex, but say you don’t because that love is now just irrelevant and painful. I campaigned for her, I wrote about her, I voted for her in the primary and the general election. I believed in her. I knew her supposed “cold, calcu- By Annie Cappetta Opinion Editor lating lack of charisma” was the byproduct of being trained to not seem overly emotional as a female politician. The people closest to her genuinely describe her as a warm, insistently caring, devoted person. I believed her email scandal would amount to a bunch of malarkey, which it did of course. The main reason I loved Hillary Clinton was her relentless, careful, definitive love for policy. Politics has always been a means to an end, the end being policy. Hillary so clearly understood that politics has true consequences on people’s lives, not just the egos of those running for office. Her well-developed, detailed policy plans would have made American lives demonstrably better. Because those plans were so overlooked in the media frenzy of Trump, it is worth relaying them now to understand the America we lost out on. She would have reduced
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the out-of-pocket costs of medical treatment and drugs drastically, including capping costs on life-saving HIV medications. Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act would be expanded so more people could go to the doctor and get healthy without fear. Sexual assault would have been treated seriously in the criminal justice system.
“I loved Hillary Clinton, but I guess sometimes hate truly does trump love.”
Oil consumption would have been reduced by a third, half a billion solar panels would have been installed and the Clean Power Plan would have been preserved and expanded.
Clinton would have ended racial profiling, cut mandatory minimum sentences and ensured nonviolent drugoffenses didn’t count in three-strikes laws. She would have barred discrimination against LGBT people in housing, workplace, adoption and more, while also ending dangerous “conversion” therapy forced upon children. She would have capped the cost of preschool to 10 percent of a family’s income. Public universities would have been debt-free, and community colleges tuition-free. $500 billion would have been spent on massively improving infrastructure, creating 6.5 million jobs in the process. The minimum wage would have gone up. That is the America where I wanted to live. When the inauguration rolled around, nothing in this election would have mattered except for those policy proposals. You can probably tell from reading my byline that I have chosen to spend my education, and life, devoted to public service. But I don’t know anymore if I can invest my life in a system that would value a man spewing hate and whose most planned policy is about building a wall, than a woman who deserved it more than anyone. I loved Hillary Clinton, but I guess sometimes hate truly does trump love. Annie Cappetta is a junior majoring in ecosystem science and policy and political science.
How did you feel when you heard the election results?
MICHAEL JOEL // JUNIOR
ALEX BOTTO // FRESHMAN
“It is what it is, you know what I mean? You have to live with it I guess.”
“I was devastated and shocked when he won, and I was really upset last night, but today I realized that we have to kind of unite as a country.”
ELIZABETH POZZUOLI // FRESHMAN
ANDREW SILVERMAN // FRESHMAN
“I was surprised, but I think that the economics was one of the most important parts of the election and Trump had that platform that I agreed with.”
“Disappointment.”
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Photo courtesy Miami Book Fair FROM COVER TO COVER: Miami Book Fair International’s weekend-long Street Fair starts Friday, Nov. 18, at the Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami.
Book fair to host famous authors, offer variety of literary events By Israel Aragon Staff Edge Writer
The 32nd-annual Miami Book Fair International, hosted by Miami-Dade College, will officially commence on Sunday, Nov. 13. Deemed one of the largest literary festivals in the nation by many of its sponsors, the book fair aims to garner as many as 100,000 visitors this year based on statistics from previous years. The Miami Book Fair was founded in 1984 by Miami-Dade College (MDC) Wolfson Campus and a number of independent bookstores as Books by the Bay, a two-day celebration of the literary arts where visitors are free to roam a number of pavilions
designed to cater to all types of readers. By the 1990s, the street fair steadily grew to become the largest literary festival in the country, attracting massive crowds on an annual basis. During this time of year, the streets of the MDC Wolfson Campus area are lined with colorful tents that feature works by hundreds of renowned national and international authors. Each of these authors will be appearing in the Festival of Authors, one of the many highlights of the widely anticipated weekend-long Street Fair where visitors are invited to hear writers talk. This year, authors include Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah, LGBT activist Jim
Obergefell, Mexican-born American journalist Jorge Ramos and “Maus” creator Art Spiegelman. These authors will host panels and discussions during the fair, and some of these authors will be open to questions and book signings. Aside from catering to book lovers, the Miami Book Fair also offers an extensive list of programs and events. Some of the more popular programs include the Children’s Alley, a small hub that gives younger visitors the opportunity to engage in educational, kid-friendly activities and earn free books. Children’s books, along with books intended for mature audiences, will be sold in booths surrounding the Children’s Alley.
These booths, many of which will be unveiled during the weekend-long Street Fair, will be exhibited by notable bookstores, libraries, and publishers such as Books & Books, Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library and The Miami Herald. The full list of booths and exhibitions, along with the Book Fair’s official schedule of author events, can be found on the official Miami Book Fair website, miamibookfair.com. The weekend-long Street Fair is set to start on Friday, Nov. 18, with author events starting as early as Nov. 13 at the MDC Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami. Street Fair Admission is free but certain events require tickets. For more information, visit miamibookfair.com.
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Animating broader audiences By Israel Aragon Staff Edge Writer
Whether they’re being played on the big screen or on the living room television, animated cartoons have entertained audiences for more than a century. From the humble beginnings of “Felix the Cat” and classic Mickey Mouse cartoons to today’s “Adventure Time” and “SpongeBob SquarePants,” cartoons have made an undeniable impression on pop culture. Animated features of the early 20th century such as “Looney Tunes” and “Tom and Jerry” frequently stand out due to their appeal to audiences of all ages. Cartoons of the so-called “golden age of animation” synergized both childlike whims and adult insights to cater to a large, broad audience. While this trend continues today, the question of whether cartoons are devolving in quality or if cartoon-goers have simply become nostalgic for the older shows of the ‘90s has been hotly debated for many years. Some would argue that cartoons have actually gotten more intelligent in recent years, with critically acclaimed shows such as “Steven Universe” and “Legend of Korra” exploring LGBT themes that never came into play during the early-20th-century “golden age.” “I think we’re slowly making progress in the right direction,” said junior film major Spencer Ellenberg. “I can say that I never thought I’d find
a character’s sexuality handled as delicately as ‘Legend of Korra’ handled it in a kid’s show. I know that ‘Korra’ intentionally reaches towards more mature audiences, but an exclusively childoriented network like Nickelodeon being the one to distribute it is just comforting in my opinion.” While Nielsen ratings reveal that the average number of daily viewers aged two through 11 for Cartoon Network, Disney and Nickelodeon has dropped since 2012, some viewers, like sophomore physics major Brandon Purvis, are more optimistic about the future of animation. “I don’t think that Western animation is heading into the dumpster,” Purvis said. “In fact, I think we’re on our way to another great era. An era where networks and cartoonists are aware that kids aren’t the only ones watching, but also an era where they aren’t afraid to put meaningful messages into their work because they know kids are watching.” Purvis attributed much of the negative reception for modern cartoons to nostalgia for the critically acclaimed shows of the ‘90s. However, there are also a great many viewers who are less enthusiastic about the state of Western animation. Sophomore mechanical engineering major Nathan Fleming lambasted the “stigma” that cartoons are exclusively for children and stressed the notion that animated television shows have struggled over the years. “Cartoons are doing far worse than ever
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now,” Fleming said. “Cartoons like ‘Steven Universe,’ ‘Gravity Falls,’ and even ‘My Little Pony’ are the exception, not the norm.” Fleming said he believes that the numerous people who have defended today’s lineup of cartoons are “influenced by the shallow mindsets of the modern era.” While the more recent years of Western animation have polarized audiences and critics alike, viewers like Ellenberg are hopeful that the industry can bounce back from its current malaise.
“For animation to really grow in the West, Seth MacFarlane needs to retire and ‘The Simpsons’ needs to go off the air,” Ellenberg said. “The Simpsons” and MacFarlane’s “Family Guy” have been on the air since 1989 and 1999, respectively. “The network executives need to be shown that a cartoon isn’t limited to a child or lowbrow audience. It’s a lot less limited to be any kind of show you want it to be, as long as your imagination doesn’t outsize your budget,” Ellenberg said.
‘Children of Eden’ puts twist on biblical stories with family-tension theme By Madelyn Paquette Staff Writer
Nothing can drive you crazy like family. Whether it’s parents who always think they know best or siblings who are constantly getting on your nerves, it seems that everyone has experienced tension at home. These familial divisions aren’t a new phenomenon, they’ve been a part of human life for countless generations. “Children of Eden,” opening this week at the Ring Theatre, takes these fights all the way back to Biblical times, set to incredible music. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by John Caird, “Children of Eden” has undergone many revisions since its original production in 1991. Although the show has never had a Broadway production, it has become a popular choice for regional theatres all across the country. The show reinterprets the book of Genesis, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah’s Ark, as the struggle of parents and children to understand one another. Rehearsals in October here at UM got off to a rough start, as the cast lost almost a full week to
Photo courtesy Greg Brown FROM DUST TO DUST: Actress Gabriella Mancuso takes center stage as Father, the God character in “Children of Eden.”
Hurricane Matthew. Still, the actors are optimistic about the final product. “The rehearsal process has been a bit crazy,” said sophomore musical theatre major Adrian Corbo, who plays Adam. “But we’ve all been working hard and the show just keeps getting better and better.” For several cast members, this is their first show at the Ring. In addition to guidance from di-
rector Greg Brown, they’ve found an opportunity to learn from their more-experienced peers. “This is my first show since high school and I’ve missed doing what I love most,” said sophomore musical theatre major Kevin Brown, who portrays Cain. “My favorite part of it all is watching the seniors work. All of them are scary good and it is truly inspirational.” “Children of Eden” is a demanding show with more than 40 musical numbers. The ensemble cast doesn’t have much time for a break, as when they aren’t playing a named character, they all participate as members of a chorus of storytellers. For senior musical theatre major Jayne Ng, the show’s Eve, the challenge has been a welcome test of her training at UM. “This show is a big sing for the entire cast. To act with full energy, without losing any of the vocal technique we have been equipped with is not an easy task,” Ng said. “As artists we are constantly being tested on knowing exactly what we need to be singing, doing, wearing and preparing at all times.” The designers and tech crew have pulled out all the stops for “Children of Eden,” with stage magic befitting such an epic story.
“No spoilers, but the tricks the Ring Theatre has up its sleeve will blow audiences away,” Corbo said. Some potential audience members might be wary of the religious subject matter, but “Children of Eden” is much more than just a Sunday school lesson. “This story is one that relatable to everyone,” Ng said. “It’s about love, loss, family, acceptance, growing up, curiosity, temptation – subject matters we all deal with at one point or another in our lives.”
IF YOU GO: WHAT: “The Children of Eden” WHERE: The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables South Miami WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10-19 COST: $25 regular admission, $10 student tickets and free with Cane Card on Totally Tuesday
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‘Moonlight’ depicts vivid, honest coming-of-age story
Photo courtesy A24 Films TOGETHER AGAIN: Chiron (Trevante Rhodes, left) reunites with childhood friend Kevin (André Holland) at the end of iii: Black, the last installment of “Moonlight.” The story for the film, which takes place in Miami, was written by UM faculty member and MacArthur Genius Tarell McCraney. By Tristan Niskanen Contributing Edge Writer
“Moonlight,” by Barry Jenkins, is a film that rejects clichés, assumptions and stereotypes in order to make a universal statement on the human condition. The movie, which has received universal acclaim with a Metascore of 99 and has been tentatively called the “Year’s Best Movie” by The New York Times, is based on the play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue” by UM faculty member Tarell McCraney. Much like a play, the movie is split into three acts. Each act corresponds to what Chiron, the main character, is called during that time in his life. The first act, “i. Little,” opens with a poignant scene with a drug dealer named Juan (Mahershala Ali). This opening scene sets the tone for the movie’s excellent cinematography. The camera roves 360 degrees around the characters in order to deliver a full portrait. The film succeeds in doing the same for the main character, Chiron, who is first played by Alex Hibbert. It tells the full story of the protagonist by including specific glimpses while maintaining the full scope of his life. Juan finds Little in a condemned house after he saw him being chased. Juan and his girlfriend Teresa (Janelle Monáe) become a surrogate family for Little. There is irony in the fact that Little’s mother is a crack addict that buys from Juan. She is not there to help her son grow up in the unforgiving, struggling streets
of Miami. Juan teaches Little to swim and how to make a world for himself. In “ii. Chiron,” Chiron, now played by Ashton Sanders, struggles to find himself. He is a gay African-American teenager who suffers from bullying and gets beat up by his best friend days after they shared a sexual experience together. Chiron relocates to Atlanta where the third act, “iii. Black,” takes place. Trevante Rhodes performs the last iteration of Chiron, who now goes by the nickname “Black.” He becomes a “trapper” like his former mentor Juan, and Chiron’s evolving lifestyle reflects his struggle to find himself. Throughout the film he is asked, “Who is you, Chiron?” “Moonlight” is a coming-of-age story that is also a film about sexuality, race, relationships and most importantly, identity. “Moonlight” combines these elements to show that we all have complex identities that can be difficult to understand and accept. The movie is a mirror of society, highlighting both positive and negative aspects. The film comes to a close with the reunion of Chiron and his friend from the past during an intimate scene at a diner, complimented by jukebox music in the background. The soundtrack of the film is exceptional, ranging from classical music to Goodie Mob’s “Cell Therapy.” The movie is not truly over once the credits run; its sheer honesty stays with audiences. “Moonlight” is one of this year’s best and most important films, a masterpiece that will resonate with audiences for years to come.
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We are proud to introduce the 2016 Fall Tapping Class Monica Bustinza Natalie Diala Vicky Egusquiza Lance Harke Osamudia James Noor Joudi Brad Kaaya
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Iron Arrow is “the highest honor attained at the University of Miami.” There are five criteria for selection, which make Iron Arrow such a distinguished honor. These are leadership, character, humility, scholarship, and love of alma mater. In order to qualify for membership, the candidate must be a University of Miami student, faculty, administrator, trustee, or alumnus. Founded in November 1926 by the first president of the University of Miami-Bowman Foster Ashe-Iron Arrow is the first and oldest student organization at the U. Iron Arrow is based on the ideals and traditions of the Seminole Indian Nation. President Ashe charged Iron Arrow with upholding the traditions of the University of Miami and to be its living history. This is the mission and duty of Iron Arrow at the University of Miami. For more information on Iron Arrow please visit the Tribe’s website at www.ironarrow.com. GO CANES!
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Josh White // Staff Photographer JUMPING FOR JOY: The women’s soccer team celebrates a win over then No. 25-ranked Virginia Tech in October, which propelled the Hurricanes to the ACC tournament.
By Josh White Senior Sports Writer
The University of Miami soccer team’s 2016 season came to an end on Monday after the Canes were not selected to compete in the NCAA Tournament. The team was ranked No. 7 in the ACC, but teams ranked one through six, and eight, in the conference all made the tournament, leading many to believe that the team got snubbed. “Of course as a coaching staff, it is hard to have our team understand why they didn’t get in,” Fourth-Year Head Coach Mary-Frances Monroe said. “We deserved to get into the tournament and we beat teams this season that I don’t think we got enough respect for, and it is unfortunate that is the way it happens sometimes, but I definitely feel like we should’ve been in the tournament.” The Hurricanes (10-8-1, 5-5-0 ACC) were picked to place last in the conference,
but surprised many by qualifying for the ACC Tournament for the first time since 2012. “We went into preseason and the team knew that once the votes came out that we were voted from our peers to come in last place in the conference,” Monroe said. “We set a goal to prove people wrong and I’m so proud of the team. That is a huge testament to our players performing every day in training and committing themselves to our team goal of making the ACC Tournament, and I just couldn’t have asked for a better group to buy into that.” The Canes capped off the season setting a new program record for conference victories with five, featuring two upset wins over No. 2 Virginia and No. 25 Virginia Tech. Led by a strong senior class, Miami concluded regular season play ranked third in the conference in assists (40), fifth in points (104), tied for fifth in goals (32) and tied for fifth in shutouts (seven).
“The team really committed themselves to having more of an attacking presence, whereas the few years prior to that we didn’t score a ton of goals,” Monroe said. “They really committed themselves to play like a team and complete passes, connect in the box, limit the number of crosses and shots on goal defensively, and they did a great job with it.” Senior forward Gracie Lachowecki, the No. 44-ranked player in the nation by Top Drawer Soccer, led the attack for the Hurricanes with 11 goals, becoming the first player in program history to register double-digit tallies in multiple seasons. Lachowecki finished her illustrious career in sole possession of third place on Miami’s all-time scoring list with 24 goals and fourth in points (54). Freshman forward Kristina Fisher and junior forward Ronnie Johnson combined for 14 goals and nine assists. The Canes defense, led by senior captains Gianna Dal Pozzo and Shannon McCarthy as well as redshirt sophomore goal-
keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, gave up less than one goal a game on average. Lachowecki was selected to the firstteam All-ACC and Fisher was named to the ACC All-Freshman Team. During the season, Lachowecki twice earned ACC Offensive Player of the Week honors, while freshman forward Dejah Cason earned it once. Tullis-Joyce was named ACC Defensive Player of the Week in September. Lachowecki, Fisher and Tullis-Joyce were all named NSCAA College Player of the Week on separate weeks during the season. Although the Hurricanes are graduating four seniors this year, Monroe believes that the program will continue its success. “Our future looks super bright and this program is going in the right direction,” Monroe said. “Players come into the program that we want to make immediate impacts as younger players, and with a combination with our upperclassmen, with their experience, is going to be crucial to our success.”
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The Hurricanes’ ACC schedule will start off against a greatly improved Wolfpack team. NC State lost its leading scorer Cat Barber to the NBA, but it welcomes in point guard Dennis Smith and Turkish big-man Omer Yurtseven, both potential lottery picks come July. UM will look to counter with senior guard Davon Reed, who will be part of the effort to fill the scoring void left by departed seniors Ángel Rodríguez and Sheldon McClellan. However, NC State is a team with players who can score in a variety of ways. This will prove to be a problem for Miami’s young defense, and the Wolfpack will have an easier time putting up points.
Coach Jim Boeheim’s unit lost some major talent in the backcourt, but Syracuse does return all of its frontcourt rotation. Centers Ebuka Izundu, Rodney Miller and freshman forward Dewan Huell must clean up the glass against a team that makes an impact on the offensive boards. Syracuse is known for its suffocating 2-3 zone, but the departures in the backcourt of Malachi Richardson and Michael Gbinije make the perimeter defense slightly less potent. The best way to beat a zone is to hit three pointers, and the Canes have the shooters to knock down the deep ball in Reed, sophomore guard Anthony Lawrence and international freshman guard Dejan Vasiljevic. Look for Miami to come out on top in a high-scoring game.
After back-to-back trips to the Elite Eight, Mike Brey’s Fighting Irish may finally see some regression. Without clear replacements for explosive guard Demetrius Jackson, who now plays in the NBA, and double-double machine Zach Auguste, a graduate, Notre Dame will struggle to compete with the powerhouses of the conference this season. Junior Steve Vasturia, senior V.J. Beachem and junior Bonzie Colson will put up good numbers in Brey’s scheme, but this is a team in transition. Look for the Hurricanes to take full advantage of a Fighting Irish team that already struggled to defend the three (ranked No. 297 in Division I) and pour it on in a comfortable home win.
Miami starts a three-game road swing with a trip to the Steel City. Pittsburgh will have a new Coach in Kevin Stallings, and he will have his work cut out for him with a backcourt that could struggle to spread the floor. The Panthers are much stronger on the wing and have a talented group of returning players that form a deep unit of perimeter options. With its athleticism, Pittsburgh should be strong in defending the three ball. This is a contest where the Hurricanes may not be able to rely on the three-point shot to score, so Izundu, redshirt senior forward Kamari Murphy and Huell will need to dominate the paint against a team that’s weak inside.
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Dear V, I’m a junior at UM from New York City. My family’s pretty progressive, tolerant and open-minded, to say the least. I’d actually go so far as to say we’re about as liberal as they come. Recently, I started dating a guy whose family isn’t so progressive. He’s from a rural town in the deep south. As a college student, he’s pretty forward-thinking and we don’t disagree on much. In fact, I didn’t realize he was from
such a conservative family until he warned me before I met his parents a few weeks ago. Talk about a shock. His parents were unbelievably racist, ignorant and just plain out-oftouch with reality. This isn’t a Republican versus Democrat thing, either – I have no problem with members of either party – but it was just like being back in 1950 in that house. I don’t know what to do. I’m really interested in the guy I’m dating, but I was absolutely taken aback by what I saw when meeting his family. I’m a bit uncomfortable being over there, and it’s hard to imagine that my guy has completely shaken off all of that harmful ideology. What should I do? Sincerely, Progressive Patty
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Dear Patty, It can be hard to date people who are dramatically different than you at times, be it culture, religion or even political ideology. Most of the time, conflicting behaviors or awkward nuances in conversation and body language can be talked through. But when it comes to political beliefs, that’s where many people draw the line in the sand. It depends on whether you see this guy as long-term potential or not. If you’re ready for a long, committed relationship, this problem of conflicting political views will keep rearing its ugly head every time you visit his ‘rents, with your potential in-laws saying stuff that leaves you with your mouth agape. You’ll have to learn to bite your tongue if you want to stick around. But if you’re just looking for a fling and don’t see this relationship lasting years, then who cares? Just shrug off the dumb things his family says and let it go.
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After all, it’s not your battle to fight. If your guy has an issue with something his family says, he can speak up. It’s not up to you to change their minds, and if they’re not trying to get you to agree with them and are merely speaking out loud, learn to laugh it off. Try not to start any kind of conflict that could potentially drag your guy into it. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in the middle of a fight between family and your significant other. Just grin and bear it, and be thankful that election season is finally over. -V
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Men’s Basketball vs. Western Carolina 7:00p.m. Watsco Center (Formerly BankUnited Center) The Miami Hurricanes hit the Watsco Center hardwood for the first time and defeated the Barry Buccaneers 73-62 last week to wrap up the preseason. Behind 21 points from senior Davon Reed and 18 points from junior Ja’Quan Newton, the Canes took another step towards the official start of the 2016-17 season! The Hurricanes next action comes this Friday at 7 p.m. in their season opener against Western Carolina at the Watsco Center!
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NPHC Yard Show 9:00p.m. Lakeside Patio and Stage Stop by the Lakeside Patio and Stage this Thursday for an experience you’ll never forget. Come witness the National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show! See
Black Greek Letter Organizations put on a performance of stepping and strolling while also giving a brief history of the historical impacts each of their organizations have had on the community.
Saturday, November 12 RAB: UM vs. UVA Watch party Q N t Rathskeller The ‘Canes will be facing the Cavaliers away from home, so come show your support #AtTheRat! Our watch party will feature food and lots of ‘Cane Spirit!
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Sunday, November 13 Butler Center Presents: Dance Marathon. B N t 4$ (SBOE #BMMSPPN CanesTHON is a fun eight-hour event where we stand for the kids who can’t and raise money for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. For a registration of $15 (all donated to the hospital), you get a t-shirt, 2 meals and snacks throughout the event, activities, and prizes. Form a team with friends or an organization, or simply come as an individual.
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