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Religious garbs strengthen spirituality GIANCARLO FALCONI // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
The main thing I want to avoid is any sort of stereotypes or misconceptions coming up and interfering with my interaction with students. Junior Ishtpreet Singh, a practicing Sikh
Coverings represent variety of faiths BY EMILY DABAU ONLINE NEWS EDITOR
Freshman Rowanne Ali began wearing the hijab, a veil worn by Muslim women, her sophomore year of high school. Raised Muslim by Egyptian parents, she made the decision to wear the hijab when she was 13, after growing up seeing her mother wear it. “My parents always told me what it was about, and that when I was ready, that I could start wearing it,” she said. “They always told me, ‘Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s about the clothes you wear, but once you start wearing it, you also have to portray your religion in the right light.’” In the Miami weather, wearing a head covering around the University of Miami campus can get warm, but Ali
said it doesn’t cause too much discomfort. “It definitely gets hot, but I don’t think it’s substantially hotter for me than it would be if I didn’t have it on,” Ali said about her hijab. “It’s something I get used to. … If anything, it protects me from the sun. … It’s not something that bothers me, it never gets too hot.” Warm weather aside, three UM students from separate religious backgrounds say their religious head coverings not only serve a spiritual purpose for them, but also give them the opportunity to help others around them become more religiously aware. A study found that most college students identify themselves as religious or spiritual. According to the 2013 National College Student Survey, 31.8 percent of students identified their worldview as religious, 32.4 percent identified themselves as spiritual and 28.2 percent as secular.
The survey included a sample of more than 1,800 students from 38 fouryear colleges and universities in the United States. Moreover, religious knowledge is most closely linked with years of schooling, according to a U.S. Religious Knowledge Survey by the Pew Research Center. Amanullah De Sondy, assistant professor of Islamic Studies at UM, considers cultural and religious awareness a key factor in the college experience. He says it provides an opportunity for students to learn about those around them who have different beliefs and practices. “It is important in order to interrogate critical questions in the academic study, which then leads to a better understanding in building bridges between faith communities and understanding those who are different from you,” he said.
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ADMINISTRATION
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Task force to combat racial tension
Republican joins race
Rally backlash prompts action SOPHIE BARROS S MOLLY DOMINICK STAFF WRITERS
Donna E. Shalala announced the creation of a “Task Force to Address Black Students’ Concerns” in February with goals to review current efforts in diversifying faculty and to assess the campus climate for black students. University of Miami students asked the administration to make a change. In December 2014, UM students organized a rally on campus called #BlackLivesMatter to increase awareness about racial equality after the grand jury decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Organizers included senior Mischael Cetoute, junior Hülya Miclisse-Polat, President of UBS TeQuan Taylor and President of Planet Kreyol Guerdiana Thelomar. Following the rally, controversy broke out on campus social media with racially charged insults directed toward the protesters. In response, organizers of the rally came together to write a letter to Shalala and UM’s administration about the “disappointing” reaction to the rally across the university. “That, along with the other concerns black students had like the low numbers in black faculty, the resources
available to black students to ensure their success and retention at UM, and more all led to the students demanding for a meeting with President Shalala and the higher administration to address these concerns,” Thelomar said. The letter cited usages of racial slurs by students on popular social media platforms like Yik Yak and Facebook during what Cetoute said was a “blatantly racist” and “appalling” response. “Students were literally moved to tears because they never in a million years thought they would experience this kind of prejudice at a place like the University of Miami – one of the most diverse institutions in the country,” said Cetoute. Rather than seeking retribution, Cetoute says that organizers focused on implementing changes to promote racial harmony for the future of UM’s campus. “As students, instead of retaliating or focusing on individual aggression, we decided to look at structural issues that can be adjusted to create a more progressive racial climate,” he said. The letter culminated in a request to the administration for the creation of a task force for diversity and the inclusion of black students on campus. “The task force, in my opinion, is long overdue and I’m excited to be a part of making changes that will ultimately improve our university,” said Cetoute.
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NICK GANGEMI // PHOTO EDITOR BUST A MOVE: As part of Haitian Culture Week, the UM Planet Kreyol organization held an evening of Kompa dancing on the UC Patio Wednesday. Haitian Culture Week continues Thursday with the Miss Planet Kreyol Pageant to be held in the SAC Ballrooms at 7 p.m.
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“I think it is important that we have the opportunity to not only voice our concerns, but also my goal is to continue to have the space to create concrete solutions that will positively impact the university as a whole,” Miclisse-Polat said. According to Taylor, the specific goals of the task force include exploring resources for diversity programming, enhancing sensitivity and inclusivity training, and exploring current efforts in the recruitment of faculty. These goals were influenced by the specific needs and requests of the rally organizers who drafted the letter, according to Cetoute. “Most of our recommendations stem from our own experiences on campus, many of them negative,” he said. The organizers who drafted the letter will now serve on the task force that they helped to create. “My personal hope is that the actions from the task force will make this a better campus for everyone, but specifically black students who feel that they belong here and that this campus provides nothing for them,” said Taylor. Thelomar shared similar sentiments. “I feel honored to be on the task force and to help make much needed improvements at the institutional level that will not only positively affect the lives of the black community at UM, but overall enhance and create a more inclusive and accepting environment for all,” Thelomar said.
Ted Cruz to run for president BY ALEXIS MCDONALD CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
On Monday, students at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia witnessed Senator Ted Cruz announce his presidential bid for 2016. Cruz became the first Republican to enter the upcoming presidential race. He is considered a far right-wing candidate because of his views on limited government, Christianity and the Constitution. During his announcement, Cruz urged the crowd to envision a government without the IRS, Affordable Healthcare Act and Common Core education standards. Though students at Liberty University showed support for Cruz’s presidential nomination, students and faculty at UM shared different views on Cruz’s likelihood to succeed in the race. “I think he’s a real long shot to get the nomination for the Republican party,” said Gregory Koger, associate professor of political science who teaches courses in American politics. “While he’s been in the Senate, his plan for running for president has been to try and portray himself as the only true conservative.”
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turely. The president of UM Young Democrats, Ishtpreet Singh, thinks the nation deserves a president who will not shut down the government because his party is not getting their way. “I assume the American people would want someone who says, ‘Look, we have our differences, but we still need to be on a path to find our common ground,’” Singh said. Still, Chris Dalton, president of the UM College Republicans says he and the rest of the organization look forward to the 2016 presidential election. “Cruz’s announcement has excited our club, and we look forward to following Senator Cruz’s campaign as well as keeping an eye out for other potential republican politicians who may throw their hat into the ring,” he said. Whether or not Cruz will get the nomination from the Republican party, Koger and Singh encourage students to follow the campaign and be active in the political process.
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Dr. Pascal J. Goldschmidt, dean of UM Miller School of Medicine, announced in a university-wide email Tuesday that Miller’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of four Florida cancer centers, and the only one in South Florida, to receive recognition as a statedesignated Cancer Center of Excellence. The Cancer Center of Excellence award program aims to encourage excellence in cancer care, attract and retain the best cancer care professionals, and help organizations in Florida to be recognized nationally. Goldschmidt added that Sylvester treats nearly 5,000 new cancer patients each year and the survival rates are higher than the national average.
The UM chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council will be having its 23rd annual Greek Extravaganza where nine sororities and fraternities compete against each other in a step show. Stepping is a combination of rhythms and sounds using footsteps, spoken word and hand claps. The show is free for students with their Cane Cards, and general admission is $10. Greek Extravaganza begins at 8 p.m. Friday at the Knight Sports Complex, located 5821 San Amaro Drive or between the Hecht Athletic Center and Cobb Stadium.
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CORRECTION On Thursday, March 20, the obituary for junior Aurora Ephraim included details on her vigil. The correct time, date and place is 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Knight Physics Building.
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CRIME AND SAFETY
Parking lots, garages sites of vehicle theft, damage UMPD response to break-in ‘sloppy’ BY MEGAN MCCRINK SENIOR NEWS WRITER
When senior David Levin came back to school after winter break in 2013, he went to the Mahoney-Pearson garage to check on his car, a six-month old white Porsche Panamerica Turbo. When he arrived, he found the driver’s side window smashed. A few months before this, a car next to his in the University Village lot dinged his door. Levin’s experiences are part of several issues that commuter students parking in on-campus lots and garages. According to 2014-2015 data from the University of Miami Police Department, incidents like Levin’s are most likely to happen in the red, purple, pink and white lots. Red parking is near the Dooley Memorial Building and School of Communication, the Mahoney-Pearson garage belongs to white parking, purple parking is near the Frost School of Music and Gusman Hall, and the pink lot comprises Pavia garage and other smaller lots near the University Center. In the past year, there have been 186 thefts on or nearby campus, and 11 of them were thefts of a motor vehicle and one was a theft of an auto tag. There were 23 burglaries – six of those were vehicle burglaries and one vehicle was stolen from the lot near the Wellness Center.
Levin says he had multiple problems with UMPD and the Office of Parking and Transportation after his car was broken into. When he presented his issues to the police, Levin says the department did a “very LEVIN sloppy job” with the investigation. According to Levin, UMPD claimed that their security cameras wouldn’t be able to show who broke into his car. When Levin asked to look at the tapes, he says they told him to get a warrant. “I drove over to the courthouse and I tried getting a warrant for the videos,” Levin said. “I was told something around the lines of ‘you really need a lawsuit to get a warrant.’” Levin took further action, meeting with university administrators and UMPD officers. He wanted to know what went wrong with his investigation and if it was possible to keep his car safe on campus. “Their answer to me was ‘No – no one’s car is safe because not every area has security cameras and even if there are security cameras in the area, it depends on the amount of damage,’” Levin said. Levin says that instead of looking for alternatives, it was suggested to him that he install a security camera system in his own car like the ones installed in UMPD police cars.
“Basically, the solution is, I have to install dash cams on my windows that record 24/7 with high memory, bring an external hard drive and a car battery inside my car also,” Levin said. “It’s something they want to deal with, but can’t afford it.” Student safety in the Pavia garage has also been cited as a concern for commuter students. Sophomore Luis Mejia, a Student Government (SG) commuter senator, is concerned about the sharp turns students make while driving in Pavia garage. “There need to be larger mirrors so you can see oncoming cars coming in the opposite direction when you’re making turns,” Mejia said. SG’s Campus Liaison Council, which helps Senate communicate with administrative offices, is working on the issue in Pavia Garage. According to Sophomore Lauren Rodriguez, who is the liaison for Parking and Transportation, they are hoping to get the mirrors changed over the summer. “My partner, Quinn Kásal and I have been meeting with the director of Parking and Transportation on a biweekly basis to ensure that he is aware of this concern,” Rodriguez said. “We believe that having bigger mirrors in Pavia Garage will ensure student safety by providing a clearer view of oncoming traffic as students drive up and down the garage ramps.”
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Counting crimes Statistics compiled from UMPD daily crime logs from Feb. 2014 to Feb. 2015.
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Destruction does good SMASHING SUCCESS: Roberto Mouroig takes a swing during the Commuter Week Car Smash. During the event, students took part in the destruction of an old car and helped raise money for the American Cancer Society. Commuter Week continues Thursday with a “Good Morning Commuter” breakfast from 8-10:30 a.m. and a Charity Date Auction/Dance Party at the Rathskeller at 7:30 p.m. The week finishes Friday with laser tag at the Wellness Center starting at 4 p.m. The Association of Commuter Students is hosting the week’s activities and aims to raise awareness of commuter students on campus. Watch students smash the car at themiamihurricane.com AMY SARGEANT // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
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RELIGIOUS GARBS FROM COVER
Communication key to dispelling religious stereotypes RITE OF PASSAGE
The right time to don a religious garb varies from person to person and across religions. It marks an important part of an individual’s religious dedication and responsibility. Senior Razi Katz has worn a kippah – also known as a yarmulke – his whole life and only removes it when sleeping or showering. The kippah has connected him to Judaism, he says, serving as a reminder that God is above. “It’s not a biblical commandment, but has been part of halacha, Jewish law, since Talmudic era,” he explained. The kippah is only worn by men because Jewish mysticism teaches that females don’t need physical reminders of respect for God because the female soul is more sensitive to holiness and spirituality. Ali was nervous about the reactions she would get with her hair covered and how her classmates would act around her after the change, but it wasn’t judgment she received – it was curiosity. “It was received very well,” she said. “Any questions I got out of curiosity, I tried to answer them to the best of my ability, and I never got any negative energy or attention from it.” In Islam, the hijab is worn by Muslim women to protect beauty and so that people judge women not on their looks, but on
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RELIGION: Sikh TURBAN: The turban is a type of headwear worn in the Sikh religion. It is usually worn by men and its purpose is to cover hair, a gift from God that remains uncut. Turbans are made a cloth-like material and can be found in different colors. 4
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their character, Ali explained. The hijab’s significance is also about modesty. “To me, it’s more than just a scarf on my head,” she said. “It’s not just about the way I dress or modesty, but it also encompasses character.” Ali says she has to wear the hijab in public and in front of all men and those who she may potentially marry. Still, she takes it off in her dorm, at home, or when in front of other girls or family. She also says she wears it to cover her face while at the mosque or for prayer to be more modest, and on more casual occasions, she covers her hair but not her face. Junior Ishtpreet Singh, vice presidentelect at UM, began wearing a turban in the fall of 2014. He wears a turban as part of Sikhism, a South Asian monotheistic religion. Followers of the Sikh religion believe that hair is a gift from God, and therefore those who follow the religion never cut their hair. In India, the turban is usually worn after a coming-of-age ceremony is held, typically by high school graduation, Singh said. Until this fall, he had worn a smaller version, called a patka. He began wearing the patka in sixth grade, and before that, he donned a small piece of cloth wrapping his bun. After deciding it was the right time this year, he moved on to the turban. “It sort of signifies that you’re getting to that age where you’re ready to pick up more responsibility as an adult, you’re ready to take on more responsibility in religion, you’re ready to pick up more commitment,” he said. “I thought it was about time for me to start.” Singh says he runs regularly and still also wears a lighter or smaller version of a turban – similar to the patka he wore when he was younger – in order to stave off the heat. Singh says that though most of his experiences have been positive, when he was in elementary and middle school, he was bullied and called Osama Bin Laden. “I took it well; I kind of dismissed it respectfully,” Singh said. “Ever since then, though, I really haven’t had problems. More so, people are curious.”
CONSTANT CONNECTION
Katz considers his kippah a daily reminder of his faith. He says it is a constant connection to his religion while he’s away at college. “I’ve always worn a kippah, but definitely here at UM, the first time I’ve really been outside my home Jewish community, it has had a greater significance and definitely impacted many of the decisions I’ve
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made here and my overall commitment to my Judaism,” he said. Similarly, Ali says the hijab serves as a representation of not only her beliefs, but also her morals and values. “I portray myself in the best way that I can when I wear the hijab so that when people know, ‘Oh, she’s Muslim,’ you don’t want negative images and negative thoughts because it’s already perpetuated by media,” she said. Likewise, Singh’s turban is part of the Sikh identity, and it signifies growth in that faith. Sikhism teaches devotion and remembrance of God at all times, which the turban provides a daily reminder for. “We wear the turban as a sign of respect. … It shows our commitment to the religion and our commitment to God,” Singh said.
RELIGIOUS CURIOSITY
Wearing religious garments can come with assumptions, stereotypes and misrepresentations. Ali says that sometimes, religious garb can be mistaken for a representation of the wrong religion or associated with negative ideas. The students explained that to block negative connotations and stereotypes, open communication is necessary, and those who are curious about their faiths should ask questions. Katz, Ali and Singh say they have all gladly answered questions raised by peers who were curious about their outer presentation. They agreed that asking is always better than assuming. “I love students coming up to me and asking questions,” Singh said. “The main thing I want to avoid is any sort of stereotypes or misconceptions coming up and interfering with my interaction with students.” Singh is a President’s 100 tour guide and says he is often the first face that students see when visiting campus. Some are curious about his turban – which he always tries to match with his outfit – and he happily answers them. “I’m very receptive to people coming up to me on campus, especially, and asking questions,” Singh said. “I love when people are curious about it. It shows their interest and their desire to learn.” Similarly, Ali has also been approached about her hijab and its religious meaning. Like Singh, she says that she doesn’t mind answering questions. “Some people think that it’s annoying to us or that we get offended by it, but I enjoy getting the questions,” Ali said. “I’m not afraid to bring it up, and especially here in Miami, people aren’t either because it’s such a diverse campus.”
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RELIGION: Islam HIJAB: In Islam, males show modesty by covering their body to their knees. Women wear a hijab, a head veil, to show modesty. It is worn to cover themselves in the presence of men they are not related or married to. Hijabs come in different colors and patterned designs.
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RELIGION: Judaism KIPPAH: The kippah is a small head covering worn by Orthodox Jewish men as a sign of reverence for God. Orthodox Jews tend to wear a kippah that is black velvet or silk, while reform or conservative Jews may wear a leather or crocheted one.
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Cultural curiosity enriching, not offensive The University of Miami student body is a mosaic of nationalities, faiths and life experiences. While the diversity can be enriching, it can also be intimidating to face for students coming from more homogeneous backgrounds. Intuitively, we feel comfortable being around people who appear to look and think like ourselves. It requires deliberate effort to branch out and learn about others who seem different. However, reaching out to make that connection can be rewarding and educational. In a campus as diverse as ours, we will inevitably encounter concepts that seem foreign or odd to us. Rather than making automatic assumptions and judgments about those concepts, it is healthier to simply ask.
Students have the ability to act as ambassadors for their particular backgrounds and cultures, but this is only if others take the initiative to be curious. Those wearing religious garbs, for example, discuss in this issue how outsiders may make assumptions about their religious or cultural identity without truly understanding the significance of a piece of clothing. Curiosity and coexistence should not exclude each other. Aggressive or presumptuous questions can alienate people. However, we should not be afraid of making respectful and candid inquiries to learn more about others. We also cannot take these learning opportunities for granted. In other places, the very ability to appreciate differences within a community is subdued.
France, for example, has passed laws claimed to promote security and secularity that limit religious garbs. A law passed in 2004 bans wearing any “conspicuous religious symbols” to public schools, including veils, turbans and head scarves, and another passed in 2010 bans face coverings in public spaces, including burqas. As a result, constructive inquiries about these religious and cultural customs are quieted. It is better to make room for genuine inquiry and increase understanding than to stifle natural curiosities and harbor inaccurate assumptions. Within people’s differences one may find something more familiar than expected. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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FILE PHOTO BY MONICA HERNDON MUSIC MANIA: A large crowd dances to Martin Garrix on the main stage at Ultra on Saturday afternoon during the 2014 Ultra Music Festival held at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. This year’s festival, to be held Friday through Sunday, will feature artists such as Avicii, Axwell and Ingrosso, Hardwell and Tiesto. New policies have been instated to promote safety.
Ultra implements new item restrictions BY MARWAN ALENEZI CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
For those who live in Miami, the commotion and excitement surrounding Ultra Music Festival is just a regular occurrence at Bayfront Park. As the biggest music festival in North America, Ultra, now in its 17th year, has attracted thousands upon thousands of tourists, spring breakers and music lovers. For all the people in one area, sometimes the excitement can get out of hand. This year Ultra is instituting more regulations and prohibiting more items after undergoing pressure to increase safety measures. The latest changes include enforcing an 18 and up age limit, as well as banning traditional festival paraphernalia such as glow sticks, pacifiers, face masks and non-transparent bags . “Consistent with our commitment to improve every year, Ultra is conducting a top-to-bottom review of the security procedures and measures to assess where we can add even more security for next year’s event,” said festival officials in a press release last year. This action was prompted by several tragic incidents over the last few years. One case was the fatal drug overdose of a 21-year-old in 2014. Another was the trampling of 29-year-old security guard Erica Mack. Mack sustained potentially fatal injuries to her skull and leg under a falling gate after a large group of gate-crashers rushed a weak point in the fence surrounding the venue and trampled her. She was in critical condition when she was taken to the hospital. During the last two years, both Mayor Tomas Regalado and City Commissioner Marc Sarnoff, along with a hefty group of supporters, attempted to
relocate the famous electronic dance music (EDM) festival from Bayfront Park. According to CBS, Sarnoff stated that the festival has a high potential for violence, drug use and general debauchery. In the end, the commissioner called the money made from the festival “blood money” and attempted to find a way to formally move it out of Bayfront Park. The movement was taken to a vote, and it lost 4-1, keeping the now 17-year-old music festival going strong. In response to this pressure, and for the general safety of the over 150,000 attendees, Ultra has some new safety changes in policy regulations officially posted on their website. While previous years also technically had a strict security system and policy, it seems like more is being done this year. No backpacks are allowed, with the exception of hydration bags (like CamelBaks) and see-through bags. No containers will be allowed, even if they are for hydration as well. There will also be no face masks or totems allowed. The festival will begin implementing a zero tolerance for drug and drug paraphernalia. Ultra has stated that they will be having undercover cops both in and around the large venue in downtown Miami. The number of security working the festival has increased by an average of 75 personnel a year during the last four years, but this year will probably have more than 300 people working security in total. According to a Facebook post made by Ultra Music Festival, “We are privileged to create over 1,800 direct jobs in our community and bring over $80 million in economic impact to our local economy.”
The 2015 festival features new policies and guidelines that prohibit festival-goers from bringing in the following items:
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Miami Music Week closes with weekend performances Downtown Miami will be lit up next week as the biggest names in electronic dance music (EDM) play their best music and release new songs at the world-renowned Ultra Music Festival. Students who love the music and can’t get enough EDM can explore what the rest of Miami Music Week has to offer. For more information, visit miamimusicweek.com or ultramusicfestival.com.
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AronChupa
AronChupa is a 23-year-old Swedish DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist, and Ultra will be his first American performance. He released his debut solo single “I’m an Albatraoz” on Aug. 8 The track was named one of “Tomorrow’s Hits” by Billboard, No. 1 on iTunes in 18 markets and received 100 million streams on Spotify. AronChupa will be opening on the main stage at Ultra on Friday.
Marc Kinchen
Raised in Detroit, Marc Kinchen (MK) creates remixes of artists’ works, such as Lana Del Ray, Chris Malinkchak and Rudimental. As one third of the house music supergroup, Pleasure State released its first EP in 2014. Watch MK play on the Carl Cox & Friends Stage on Saturday.
Cedric Gervais
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Known for his melody-driven house music, EDX is on his Progression of Sound U.S. Takeover Tour and making a stop at Ultra. The Swiss DJ has had chart-toppers like “Cool You Off ” and “Breathin’,” and will showcase his talents at Miami Music Week and the Ultra Radio Stage on Friday. Catch EDX the next day at noon Saturday at the Foxtail Pool Party in Hyde Beach, 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla., 33139. To purchase tickets, visit dannyavila. wantickets.com.
Grammy award-winning producer Cedric Gervais has headlined other major music festivals like Coachella and Insomniac. Fans can catch the French DJ on the Ultra Worldwide Stage on Saturday, where he will be playing hits like his remix to Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness.”
Comedy to kick off screening BY MADELYN PAQUETTE STAFF WRITER
With more than 600 students planning to attend on Facebook, the most buzzed about event on campus this week is Thursday’s pre-screening of the first episode of season five of HBO’s hit show “Game of Thrones.” Although the pre-screening doesn’t begin until 7:30 p.m., there’ll be fun for fans of all Houses when the line opens at 4 p.m., thanks to emcee sophomore Danny New. “I’m going to be going around with a camera before the doors open just to talk to people and interview them and recruit them for games we’re going to do,” said New about his plan to entertain the impatient crowd outside the theater. New’s experience wih comedy includes hosting “Off the Wire” at UMTV and writing as a humor columnist for The Miami Hurricane. To set up the pre-show, he spoke with junior Andrea Brook, an HBO College campus agent who helped coordinate the pre-screening. New has high hopes for the pre-show. The night will be jam-packed with “Game of Thrones”-themed festivities, including giveaways, games and contests. “We’re hoping that people are going to dress up,” he said. “ And we’re hoping to 8
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get the crowd riled up for the next season.” Still, there were some ideas that were scrapped in the brainstorming process. “Some of them were a little too crazy,” New admitNEW ted. “I had one for a twerking contest to recruit for the Night Watch: Twerking on the Throne. We ended up not choosing that.” While he wouldn’t reveal any of the jokes he had written for the occasion, New did reveal that he hoped to strike a contrast with the tone of the main event. “The things that we’re going to do are going to be a little more family friendly, because we had some ideas that were kind of too dark,” New said. “Because the show is pretty dark, and we want to keep it upbeat.” Headed into a performance in front of hundreds of UM students, New was confident in his ability to create a memorable night for the crowd. “My best skill is my crowd work,” he said. “Everything I do is for the crowd. The crowd is the throne and I am the servant. That’s all I am.”
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Cazzette
Besides watching him headline at Ultra’s main stage on Sunday, fans of the “Sleepless” Swedish duo can watch Cazzette at earlier events. As the first group to ever launch a project on Spotify in 2012, they have topped the Billboard charts for Dance Club Songs, Global Dance Songs and On-Demand Songs. Watch Cazzette from 12 -5 p.m. on Saturday at No Sugar Added on First Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Fla., 33139. Purchase tickets at nsamiami.wantickets.com/
Goldfish
From the southern-most tip of Africa, Goldfish will perform at Ultra. The duo will play saxophones, flutes, keyboards and double bass, as well as the regular DJ set up. From sold-out shows in Amsterdam, Sydney and Sao Paolo, Goldfish has received a recordbreaking eight awards at the South African Music Awards and will be returning to the live stage at Ultra on Sunday.
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Canes to compete in NIT semifinals for first time Hopes rise for next season performance BY AJ RICKETTS ONLINE SPORTS EDITOR
“Survive and advance” isn’t just the mantra for the NCAA Tournament. The Miami Hurricanes have plenty to play for in this season’s National Invitational Tournament (NIT), and we saw that sense of urgency in the second half Tuesday night in Richmond. Despite trailing by 18 points with 16:30 left in the game, we saw another Miami rally. The Canes have fought back from large deficits this season against Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and Notre Dame – and in this game, like the contest at University of Florida (UF), Miami was able to complete the comeback.
This sends them to their first NIT semifinal appearance in program history. Jim Larrañaga is plenty familiar with how a successful run in the NIT can set up a team for the following season. When Larrañaga was an assistant at the University of Virginia in 1980, the Cavaliers won the NIT championship. The following season, led by dominant center player Ralph Sampson, Virginia reached the Final Four. “If we can make a successful run in New York City, that sets us up in a position to be ranked in the preseason top 25 next year,” Larrañaga said on CaneTalk Live at the Rat last week. This year’s team has already found more success in the postseason than the Hurricanes’ last NIT squad, which fell in the second round to Minnesota in 2011. Of course, with essentially the same roster, Miami won an ACC Championship and advanced to the Sweet 16 the following season.
Who knows if similar success will come Miami’s way next season? The anticipation is certainly already there, and many are anxious to see what transfer Kamari Murphy and freshman Anthony Lawrence bring to the roster. Right now, it may not be the Big Dance or the ratings of a Sweet 16, but this is a tremendous opportunity for Miami – a chance to play in one of the most famous basketball arenas and experience success at a high level. The Canes may even have a solid fan presence in the Garden, with a large alumni base in New York City and the surrounding area. Take some time next week and turn your televisions to ESPN. Miami has won six of their last seven games and plenty is at stake for the Canes. It’ll be prime time, it’ll be competitive and if it’s anything close to their last four games, it’ll be incredibly entertaining.
MATTHEW TRABOLD // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER SLAM DUNK SUCCESS: Sophomore guard Davon Reed reaches for a layup during last week’s first round NIT game against NC Central held at the BankUnited Center.
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Loss despite strong season FULL-THROTTLE THROW: Sophomore Danny Garcia winds up for a pitch during Wednesday night’s game against FGCU at Mark Light Field. The No. 13 ranked team lost the game 8-1. Despite the loss, the Canes have performed well throughout the season, with an 18-8 record (6-3 ACC). They will move on to play a series against North Carolina this weekend in Chapel Hill. Left-handed pitcher Garcia allowed 11 hits and 7 runs. He is 4-1 this season. The Hurricanes men’s basketball team threw out the first pitch of the game, promoting its successful NIT run before heading to Madison Square Garden Tuesday for the Final Four round. SHREYA CHIDARALA // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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Team wins second place Sophomore shines during final round BY WILLIAM RIGGIN STAFF WRITER
The Miami women’s golf team battled its in-state rivals from Gainesville in the Briar’s Creek Invitational on Tuesday but came up two shots shy of a title. University of Florida (UF) ended each round in first place at the competition in Johns Island, S.C.. They shared the lead with the Hurricanes only after the first round. After playing the first two rounds on Monday, Miami entered the third and final round on Tuesday five shots behind UF and managed to close the gap to two in the end. Sophomore Daniela Darquea was crucial to the late surge. Darquea rallied the Hurricanes in the final round of the competition with an astonishing round of golf. She shot a 65 in the final round, which was seven shots below par and good enough to seal first place for individuals. At nine shots below par, she finished five shots ahead of the rest of the field.
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Darquea carded eight birdies overall in the final round and lived up to what her coach Patti Rizzo said earlier this season, that “Daniela doesn’t have a weakness in her game.” It was Darquea’s third career victory in two years. The second place finish marked Miami’s fifth top-five finish of the year and second straight runner-up finish. Senior Leticia Ras-Anderica finished in fourth place, shooting one stroke below par for the competition. She shot two strokes below par in the round, part of Miami’s strong finish. Overall, four Miami players shot par or below in the final round. Coach Patti Rizzo is pleased that the team is hitting their stride now as three competitions, including the ACC tournament, are coming up through the end of the April. “Everybody is doing their part and I’m very proud of them,” Rizzo said. “We’re on a good track and we’ll be ready to go for conference play.” The Hurricanes will be in Jacksonville on Monday and Tuesday to play in the Web.com Intercollegiate tournament.
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Hurricanes women’s tennis junior Stephanie Wagner moved up to No. 6 in both the national singles and doubles rankings for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Tuesday afternoon. She rose one spot in the singles rankings. Wagner and senior Lina Lileikite jumped two positions on the doubles list. Wagner is one of four players in the country’s top 10 in both sets of rankings and one of three in the top six in both. Wagner is 8-1 in singles dual matches this spring, including 6-0 in ACC play and 6-1 at the top position. She had seven singles victories against nationally ranked opponents in 2015. Four other Hurricanes are ranked in singles play. Sinead Lohan is No. 39, Junior Clementina Riobueno stays at No. 63, while freshman Wendy Zhang is No. 96 and Lileikite is No. 125.
Hurricanes freshman Henri Delauze was named to the 51-member Bahamian team for the 2015 CARIFTA Games in St. Kitts and Nevis from April 2-7 in track and field. He has represented the Bahamas at the 2013 and 2014 CARIFTA Games and the World Youth Championships. Delauze earned a gold medal in the 4x400m 17-under relay at the 2013 CARIFTA Games. Delauze is one of seven athletes selected to represent the Bahamas in the under-20 group and is in the under-20 relay pool, too. In his college debut, Delauze made a school record in the men’s 600m with a time of 1:12.26 at the Nittany Lion Challenge. Miami’s next competition will be in Tallahassee at the Florida State Relays Friday and Saturday. Courtney Fiorini may be emailed at sports@themiamihurricane.com.
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V, DEAR V Relationships shouldn’t be scheduled
My boyfriend is a full-time college student and also works a job, so I know he has a tough schedule at times. However, lately, he’s not interested in the part of our relationship that should be the most exciting: what goes on in the bedroom. He never initiates anymore, and I’m stuck doing double the work. Because he’s so stressed, his new idea has been planning when we have sex two times a week. I feel like I’m making appointments with my doctor, not having fun with somebody I care about. What should I do? Sincerely, Stuck in the Waiting Room
Dear Stuck in the Waiting Room, You shouldn’t be made to feel that sex is merely a requirement in a relationship rather than something you can enjoy and share together with your partner. In fact, your boyfriend’s approach of scheduling when it happens takes away from one of the best parts of getting freaky: spontaneity. It sounds to me like your boyfriend isn’t quite Dr. Feelgood right now. In fact, I’d start to question if your Doc is seeing other patients, taking away from the time he has to spare for visiting with you. Of course, only you know your boyfriend well enough to determine that, but the sudden lack of interest may be a symptom of a bigger problem. Only you can make that diagnosis. If that’s not the issue, break out your scalpel and gauze. Let’s dissect this issue. Your guy may be bored with what goes on between the sheets and has lost
interest because playtime has become predictable. So why not spice it up? Try on some lingerie and see how he reacts to your new threads the next time you’re in the sack. Or try out that thing that you’ve always wondered if he would like but have been too shy to ask. For a third idea, a change of scenery may help save your sex life from cardiac arrest. Try getting saucy in a place other than the bedroom. Ultimately, if these treatments don’t work, there may be no cure. Perhaps your boyfriend has a lower sex drive than you do, or perhaps you’re not meant for each other. Don’t stay in a relationship if you’re not satisfied. If you do move on, remember there is someone out there who wants to be intimate just as frequently. And when you find the right guy, you’ll know. As they say, “the doctor will see you now.” V
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MEGAbash 'SJEBZ .BSDI t Q N t )FDIU 4UBOGPSE #SJEHF Join University of Miami - PIER 21 & UM Housing & Residential Life for the annual MEGAbash! Come out to the Hecht-Stanford Bridge until midnight. There will be free food, creative activities and other giveaways for all! Plus a dance party the entire time. Don’t miss out on this awesome event! #actsmart #staysafe #gocanes
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Thursday, March 26 The University of Miami Women’s Commission Presents: 44th Annual Awards Breakfast
Q N t 3BUITLFMMFS Catch up on Hurricane sports news with WVUM live from the Rathskeller every Thursday from 1-2 p.m.
B N t 4"$ (SBOE #BMMSPPN Keynote Speaker Donna E. Shalala, First Female President of the University of Miami will be honoring the 2015 recipients of the May A. Brunson and Louise P. Mills Awards. Students tickets only $5. Seating is limited! Please return the reservation form by Friday, March 20. All reservations must be paid in advance. Visit facebook. com/UMWomensCommission for the reservation form.
Haitian Culture Week 2015 Presents: Miss Planet Kreyol Pageant
“Good Morning, Commuters!� Breakfast Program
Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB Join Housing & Residential Life, Hurricane Productions, and HBO for an exclusive pre-screening of the Season 5 premiere of Game of Thrones! Doors will open at 6pm and students will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.
B N t 6$ #SJEHF Free breakfast program for off-campus commuter students through the Department of Orientation & Commuter Student Involvement. This month, co-hosted by the Commuter Assistants and the Association of Commuter Students for ACS Commuter Awareness Week.
Patio Jams ft. Micah Q N t 4"$ -BLFTJEF 4UBHF New York-based singer/songwriter Micah is returning to the Lakeside Patio, and will be sure to impress. Micah has played venues from New York City to Los Angeles, and everything in between. Free merch, snacks, and coffee will be provided.
Q N t 4"$ #BMMSPPN &BTU Join host Sejoe and the Miss Planet Kreyol pageant contestants as they take you on an in-depth journey to discover the beauty of the rich Haitian culture and what we have to offer. Sa Se Ayiti!
HBO, HP & HRL Present: Game of Thrones Prescreening
Come ready for a great night! UMPD, and HBO Security will be onsite - no recording will be allowed and you will be asked to leave the event if you are found recording any part of the screening.
ACS Commuter Week Presents: ACS Date Auction Q N t 3BUITLFMMFS Support the American Cancer Society and potentially meet the next love of your life
.POEBZ .BSDI t Q N t -BLFTJEF 1BUJP Join the University of Miami Women’s Commission and the Yellow Rose Society as they bring the UM community a free CFunk dance fitness class!
ACS Commuter Week Presents: RAB Dance Party with ACS Q N t 3BUITLFMMFS Looking for fun on a Thursday night? You don’t need to look far. Come to the Rathskeller and celebrate Commuter Week with a late night dance party #AtTheRat.
Friday, March 27 Women’s Empowerment Week Presents: What Empowers�U�? Q N t 6$ 3PDL
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ACS Commuter Week Presents: Laser Tag Q N t )FSCFSU 8FMMOFTT $FOUFS Battle in laser tag at the wellness center, catered by PDQ!
Haitian Culture Week 2015 Presents: Kanaval Q N t 4"$ -BLFTJEF 1BUJP 4UBHF Join us for an on campus Carnival! This will be an evening of live performances from local Haitian musicians and DJ’s including XTassy and DJ Bullet.
Saturday, March 28 Haitian Culture Week 2015 Presents: Day of Service B N t 4UBOGPSE $JSDMF We will provide students with the opportunity to give back to the Haitian community in Miami’s Little Haiti.
23rd Annual Greek Extravaganza Q N t ,OJHIU 4QPSUT $PNQMFY The University of Miami National PanHellenic Council presents the 23rd Annual Greek Extravaganza Step Show. With a theme of FRIGHT NIGHT each team will take on a classic horror film in competing for the first place trophy and a year’s worth of bragging rights! Special Guest Host Dukk and DJ Push Play on the 1s and 2s. FREE for UM students. Faculty and Staff are only $5 an Non-UM Affiliates are only $10!
CAC Presents: TANGLED Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB After living her whole life locked away in a tower under Mother Gothel’s watch, Rapunzel stumbles upon Flynn, a charming runaway thief. Join the long-haired heroine as she goes on an adventure to discover the world and the truth about her past. Starring Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, and Donna Murphy. Free with your CaneCard.
“Know Justice, Know Peace: A Symposium on Race, Policing & Social Justice in the 21st Century� 8FEOFTEBZ "QSJM t Q N t 4"$ $FOUFS #BMMSPPN The event will be moderated by Professor David Ikard, and features Sybrina Fulton (Mother of Trayvon Martin, co-Founder of the Trayvon Martin Foundation), Jelani Cobb (Contributor, The New Yorker & Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut), Johnetta Elzie (The Furguson Protestor Newsletter) and Jasari X (Hip Hop Artist/Activist, 1Hood Media). Tickets are required for entry and are free for all students with a valid Cane Card at the UC Ticket Window from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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