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Canes celebrate LGBT pride in South Beach

LYSSA GOLDBERG // ONLINE EDITOR SHOWING TRUE COLORS: Members of UM LGBTQ Student Life, UPride, PRISM, OUTLaw and the LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Network represent the University of Miami during the Miami Beach Pride Parade Sunday as they ride down Ocean Drive on a float based on the theme of the animated film “Up.” Sebastian the Ibis and the Hurricanettes joined the rest of the group to celebrate diversity and pride.

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UPride club attends Gay Pride festival, promotes awareness Conflict continues despite progress

BY ISABELLA CUETO STAFF WRITER

A rainbow flag waved above Miami Beach City Hall to commemorate this weekend’s Gay Pride festival, a two-day event marked by a large parade.

UPride, the University of Miami’s LGBT club, participated in the seventh annual parade on Ocean Drive on Sunday afternoon. It was the second time the student organization created a float for the parade.

Despite these celebrations, members of the LGBT community like sophomore Morgan Owens are concerned about the controversy in Indiana. The state tried to pass an act that would have legally permitted businesses to deny service to those with alternative lifestyles.

“I am not infringing upon your religious practices by being me, by eating food at your restaurant,” Owens said. “And quite frankly, if

your sincerely held religious beliefs include a compulsion to deny service to someone in a public establishment, then that does need examination.”

National tempers flared in the past few weeks when Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in Indiana. Major corporations such as Nike and Apple released statements reaffirming their belief in equality and diversity while several large cities boycotted the state by suspending publicly funded city employee travel to Indiana.

“San Francisco taxpayers will not subsidize legally sanctioned discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people by the state of Indiana,” San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee stated in a news release.

Governor Pence was forced to reiterate the intention behind the legislation and solidify his stance on discrimination based on sexual orientation, adding the clarification to the RFRA. Further south, Alabama legislators have declared that they will go

LYSSA GOLDBERG // ONLINE EDITOR PRIDEFUL PREPARATION: Left to right (foreground), Freshmen Kan Huang and Hannah Johnson and juniors Beth Brennan, Diego Patrimonio and Dahlin Jackson decorate the University of Miami’s float with balloons before the start of Sunday’s Miami Beach Pride Parade.

against the Supreme Court if it decides to strike down the ban on samesex marriage throughout the nation.

After same-sex marriage was legalized in Alabama, the state decided to abruptly stop giving marriage licenses to same-sex couples in February.

Caroline Mala Corbin teaches constitutional law with a specialization on the First Amendment at the University of Miami School of Law. In addition to being a professor, Corbin is a longtime advocate for the civil rights of traditionally subordinated groups.

Corbin says the construction of the U.S. government would not allow Alabama to bring its claims to fruition.

“The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution makes it clear that the federal constitution trumps any contrary laws in the states,” she said.

“That’s the way our government is sectioned.”

While same-sex marriage and other LGBT rights are relatively new topics of controversy, the present situation hints at foundational beliefs that were active before and during the Civil War. “The people are very old fashioned,” said Clay Cowart, a sophomore electronic media major who transferred to UM from the University of Alabama last year.

The tension will reach an apex on April 28, when the Supreme Court will hear arguments on the ban.

According to Corbin, the samesex marriage ban may violate both the Equal Protection Clause and the Due Process Clause because queer people are being treated differently than heterosexual Americans and because marriage is a fundamental right.

“I look forward to the day where marriage equality is the law of the land, but it’s only the first step toward full equality,” she said. “We also need laws protecting against discrimination on the basis of sexual

LYSSA GOLDBERG // ONLINE EDITOR SHEER JUBILATION: Sophomore Cooper March stops to smile at spectators along Ocean Drive as he marches during the Miami Beach Pride Parade Sunday.

orientation in housing and in employment and in places of public accommodation.”

Miami is the most liberal city in Florida, according to a study Business Insider conducted in June 2014.

Though same-sex marriage is legal in Florida, there is still no statewide law preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Owens, treasurer-elect for UPride, and political science and Women’s and Gender Studies major, is also president of Delta Lambda Phi, the “queer men’s fraternity” at UM. Growing up Wiccan, Owens says he recognizes the value of religion, but does not think discrimination of any kind should fit into those beliefs.

“As much as I am someone who is religious and thinks that religion has a really important place in people’s lives, [RFRA] enters the area where that’s not loving or supportive.

I would say that’s not healthy,” Owens said.

On his lower right bicep, Owens has a tattoo of the Wiccan Rede, the mantra of morality: “Do no harm.”

“Any different flavor of human is possible and totally okay, too,” Owens said. “Not just simply that these people exist, but that they exist and can contribute and be cool and awesome people, and be good and have value.”

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ACADEMICS

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Scholarships support LGBT studies

Bill awaits approval

Program envisions growth, expansion

BY WILLIAM RIGGIN STAFF WRITER

A set of five scholarships worth up to $10,000 each for students minoring in LGBTQ Studies are available for applicants. The deadline to apply is Wednesday.

Students who have declared the minor and are also on a pre-med, pre-law or nursing track can apply online. The minor and its corresponding scholarships were created to help students study the issues facing and surrounding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and also to help enhance the climate for LGBT students on campus, according to Professor Steven Butterman.

Butterman, former director of the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) program that the minor is offered through, said that the classes offered in the WGS program rely on the chairs of other departments to support it. Because WGS is an interdisciplinary program within the College of Arts and Sciences, professors from other departments have to be granted a release from teaching a class by the chair of their department in order to teach one in WGS.

“It’s kind of ironic that these programs focused on equality and humans rights are dependent on other programs like that,” he said.

Butterman added that the monRUDOLPH ey available for the scholarships is on a year-to-year basis, so they can’t be sure that the funding for the scholarships will be available in the future.

The scholarships were made possible by a trust left behind by a UM alumnus, who wished to remain anonymous and wanted to provide scholarships for students studying in the pre-med, pre-law or nursing tracks.

The alumni donor who helped earmark some of the funds made available by the trust for these scholarships said that he didn’t feel the university did enough to embrace LGBT life on campus.

Louis Davidson-Schmich, the donor and the director of WGS, pointed to ratings by Campus Pride, an organization that rates university’s LGBT climates, as a sign that improvement is still needed. UM only has an overall rating of three out of five stars.

“When an LGBTQ student sees that, it puts the school off their radar,” the donor said. “Georgetown, a Catholic

university, started their own LGBTQ center years ago. I want to see the best and brightest LGBTQ students see UM as a place to grow and be, spiritually and intellectually.”

Georgetown’s LGBTQ Resource Center has two full-time members on its staff and was the first of its kind to be created at a Catholic or Jesuit university in the country in 2008, according to its website.

The center hosts events and provides training and education for students, faculty and staff at the university about LGBT issues.

Butterman believes creating an LGBT major and making WGS its own department would give UM prestige and credibility among the LGBT community.

Still, he thinks the administrative implications would be huge and knows it will take time and effort.

In the meantime, he says students of any gender or sexuality can benefit from taking a class in the program.

Jacob Rudolph, president of UPride and a recipient of the scholarship, agreed that expansion would be positive for the UM community.

“I would really like to see it become a little bit more sovereign, and I’d like to see the university hire full-time faculty who only teach Women’s and Genders Studies classes. Before the LGBTQ program can be expanded, you need more faculty who are able to focus just on those studies,” he said.

Senate resolution supports Florida proposal

BY ERIKA GLASS MANAGING NEWS EDITOR

On Wednesday, Student Government Senate passed a resolution to gain the University of Miami’s public support for the Florida Competitive Workforce Act. The act is a proposed bill to amend Florida’s nondiscrimination policy to include protection from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identification.

This amendment to Florida’s legislation is supported

by Florida Businesses for a Competitive Workforce, a coalition of “some of the state’s top employers and business leaders,” according to flcompetitiveworkforce.com. Businesses in the coalition include the American Airlines Arena, Walt Disney World, the University of North Florida and Rollins College, among others.

UPride President Jacob Rudolph, who wrote the resolution presented to SG Senate, says he hopes the university will publicly support the Florida act. He also says that this resolution works to affirm what has already been done at the university level and endorse it at the state level.

The university incorporated gender identity and gender expression into UM’s non-discrimination policy in 2013.

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NEWS BRIEFS EARTH WEEK This year’s Earth Week, presented by Student Government’s ECO Agency, will have a week’s worth of activities, free food and prizes. Students who post on social media with the hashtag #UMiamiEarthWeek are entered in a raffle to win a solar-powered watch, solar-powered charger or a $25 Chipotle gift card. More posts equate to more entries in the raffle.

On Monday, art pieces made by recycled items and ecofashions will be featured with free pizza from noon to 2 p.m. on the Rock. Students can have free “dirt cups” and decorate a cactus pot from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday on the Rock.

Later in the evening, students can use a reusable bag for the take-out options from 4:30–7 p.m. in the Hecht-Stanford and Mahoney-Pearson dining halls. Wednesday will feature the ReUse store, a place where students can leave and take items for free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Rock.

On Thursday, there will be free T-shirts and Einstein’s bagels and coffee from noon to 2 p.m. on the Rock. ECO will round out the week with the opportunity for participants to calculate their carbon footprint and learn about solar panels. This event will provide free grilled fish from the Ocenaire Seafood Room and pizza from Whole Foods from noon to 2 p.m. on the Rock.

A WORLD WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION

YOGA ON THE GREEN

Hola Hillel is partnering with the Federation of Cuban Students, the Union Venezolana and the Colombian Students Association to give a presentation titled “A World Without Discrimination.”

The lecture will focus on the human rights conflicts in Colombia, Cuba, Israel and Venezuela, as well as discuss international representatives’ differing points of view.

Panelists include Jose Luis Martinez, the director of Communications for the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba; Margaret Sanchez, the CEO of the Zambrano Foundation; and Gabriel Baredes, the director of Hispanic Affairs of the Consulate General of Israel.

The event is free and open to all students. Snacks and refreshments will be served. The discussion begins at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday in Shoma Hall at the School of Communication.

The Association of Greek Letter Organizations (AGLO) is hosting Yoga on the Green at 5 p.m. Monday. Free smoothies and Kind bars will be provided. The first 30 people who arrive will be given free towels.

MTV’S ‘GIRL CODE’ The Rathskeller Advisory Board and Hurricane productions will host MTV’s “Girl Code” from 8-10 p.m. Friday at the Rat. The TV show opens dialogue about being a woman and covers topics such as “frenemies,” drinking and dating. Female comics, athletes and entertainers will attend the discussion.

Alina Zerpa may be emailed at azerpa@themiamihurricane.com.

CORRECTION The story about the environmental awareness exhibit displayed during Wynwood Art Walks in Thursday’s edition of the Hurricane had the incorrect attribution. Sophie Barros wrote the story.

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SCHOOL OF LAW

Program to fuse sports, art, entertainment Courses focus on negotiation

BY ALEXIS MCDONALD CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

The University of Miami School of Law has introduced a new graduate law program that focuses on entertainment, arts and sports.

The Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law LL.M. is a postgraduate law degree that continues the law school’s focus on meeting the need for specific expertise as the lines between sports, entertainment and arts intersect, according to a press release sent by the School of Law. Students like sophomore Chloe Harrison,

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who is majoring in business law and minoring in sports administration, think this program is a necessity for UM. “It’s needed here at UM, considering Miami has four major professional sports teams. Athletes and coaches need representation,” Harrison said.

Harold Flegelman, inaugural director of the LL.M. program, said this degree continues the School of Law’s tradition

of being a leader in the field of legal education.

“One of our objectives is to expose students to the varied ways in which lawyers work in the entertainment business,” Flegelman said. “Entertainment law is not only about representing actors, artists and athletes, but also about representing interests as diverse as, for example, museums, sports franchises and owners of motion picture libraries.”

Flegelman will teach a course on negotiating for the entertainment industry. The course will address all aspects of acquisition, venture capital and private equity transactions with an emphasis on the entertainment industry.

The program offers students the opportunity

to gain a deeper understanding of one or more of the three areas and gain practical training, according to Flegelman.

Courses will focus on the development of the legal skills that are applicable to business transactions. Throughout the program, courses will be taught by seasoned practitioners, and each student will be required to find a practicum for workplace training.

The program is awaiting approval from the Board of Trustees and will begin August 2015 with full-time and part-time options.

Flegelman encourages students who are confident in their interest of gaining expertise in one or more of these areas to apply.

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GREEK LIFE

Zeta Tau Alpha hosts fashion show, fundraiser

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STRUTTING WITH STYLE: Zeta Tau Alpha (Zeta) hosted their annual fashion show “Lights, Camera, Fashion” in the SAC Ballrooms Sunday afternoon.

The fashion show serves as a fundraiser for breast cancer education and awareness. In the opening number, Zeta dancers performed a dance entitled “Let’s Go to the Movies” (left). Sophomore Ashlinn Swasey strutted down the runway in a White House Black Market ensemble (right).

During the intermission, fraternities competed in the “Zlammy Awards” for the best performance from a movie. Beta Theta Pi won the Zlammy with their rendition of “Saturday Night Fever” (top).

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RELAY FOR LIFE

Survivors march for meaningful cause ROAD TO RECOVERY: Student cancer survivors Caleb Gonzalez and Lana Chehabeddine (pictured left) carry the “Survivors” banner to the finish of the Survivor Lap, kicking off Relay for Life, which was held on the Green Saturday.

Lana is a 12-year survivor and an active member of the Relay to Life planning committee. Marty Mash (pictured right), one of the many survivors at the relay, spoke about her experiences with cancer during the event’s opening ceremony.

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Businesses play big role in civil rights The seventh annual Miami Beach Gay Pride festival closed this Sunday with a bustling parade down Ocean Drive. The festival, put on with the support of Miami-Dade County and various local affiliates, is a celebration and showcase of Miami’s LGBT community. The University of Miami made an appearance complete with the Hurricanettes dance team and Sebastian the Ibis.

While the city of Miami, with its rich history of LGBT acceptance, spent a week proudly celebrating its identity, other areas around the country are reevaluating legal protections of civil rights, from religious freedom to nondiscrimination against LGBT individuals.

The recent controversy over religious freedom laws shows once again that business plays a heavy hand in politics and can inf luence policy for the better.

Indiana and Arkansas both recently backpedaled on religious objections laws passed in their state legislatures due to external corporate pressure, according to an April 7 analysis published

by Reuters. The proposed bills not only affirmed the religious rights of individuals but also those of private businesses.

This immediately raised red f lags for civil rights activists and members of the LGBT community who feared the law’s potential to justify discrimination.

Though it is important to respect individual liberties – religious freedoms included – there’s a delicate line between asserting one’s freedom and infringing on the freedom of others.

Fortunately, big businesses like Apple and Angie’s List spoke up against the controversial laws, and their firm opposition has effectively scared policymakers into making concessions to protect non-discrimination and LGBT rights. Similar religious freedom bills in

Georgia and Oklahoma have since lost momentum in legislature.

The outcry against these bills indicates a shift in the role of large corporations in the modern era. While the actions of big businesses have largely been the target of social activists in the past, Indiana and Arkansas’ legislative responses to criticism by these powerful organizations show that big businesses can also be a valuable aide to activism.

Money talks, and lawmakers seem to hear corporate voices loud and clear.

In response to a bill meant to protect the beliefs of businesses, it is admirable that these corporations have taken a stand for their belief in civil rights.

Hopefully, these cases will set the tone for even more participation from conscientious corporations in the future.

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speak UP WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS YEAR’S CANES CARNIVAL PERFORMER, TIMEFLIES?

KERLINE MONCY SENIOR

“When I heard Timeflies was the act for Canes Carnival, I didn’t know who they were.

But I think it could be a positive thing because, usually, when acts are announced for concerts, it’s usually a really mainstream artist, which gets kind of old for me every year.”

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“Honestly, I’ve never heard of them. I guess it’s a bad thing because, for me, it would be cool to see someone that I’ve listened to and am familiar with.”

“I’ve known Timeflies for a while now, but they’ve been out of the radar recently ... I don’t think they are a great hotshot, but I think they are good for Canes Carnival.”

ALEXANDRA MERITT JUNIOR

SAM FEINSTEIN FRESHMAN

“I have not heard of Timeflies. I think it’s interesting that I don’t know about them because I like things that aren’t mainstream but, without hearing their music, I’m not sure what to say about it.”

“I haven’t heard Timeflies before, but I think it could be a really cool performance and I’m looking forward to it.”

SPEAK UP ANSWERS ARE EDITED FOR CLARITY, BREVITY AND ACCURACY. COMPILED BY JACKIE YANG.

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Electronic music duo Timeflies to perform at HP Canes Carnival

BY S MOLLY DOMINICK CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Timeflies will be performing at HP Canes Carnival, according to a Hurricane Productions announcement at the Rat Friday afternoon. The carnival will be held on April 24.

Timeflies is a musical duo consisting of producer Rob Resnick and vocalist Caleb Shapiro. The duo describes their musical genre as “electro hip pop dub-something” on their official website and are best known for songs like “Monsters” and “I Choose U.” Andy Zike, vice chair for HP, was pleased by the student response to the big reveal.

“The students seemed very excited,” Zike said.

“We had cheers and applause during the announcement– everyone seems to be looking forward to the Canes Carnival event on the 24th.”

Junior Eric Alvarado felt that HP made a good choice.

“I’m pumped for this,” he said. “HP knows how to pick good music.”

HP surveyed about 750 students to aid with selecting the artist. Timeflies ranked among the top artists favored by students and was also viewed as feasible to book for the spring semester.

“My personal reaction was one of surprise,” Zike said of determining the selected performers.

“I was surprised we had the budget to afford such a popular up-and-coming artist for our spring concert.”

Some students had not heard of the duo before, but junior Amanda Pearl viewed that as a positive.

“That’s the kind of artist we should be exposed to,” Pearl said. “There are so many great artists that you don’t even know are out there. I just looked them up and they look really good.”

Junior Kritos Vasiloudes agreed.

“I never really heard of Timeflies,” he said.

“But I really enjoyed Matt and Kim when I saw them. It’s different than the other types of concerts that I go to, so that’s more exciting, I feel.”

Senior Andre Buchanan said he expected the artist to be well-received, even by students who were new to Timeflies.

“It’ll appeal to a lot of people,” he said. “Everyone loves indie a little bit. Their song ‘All the Way’ is really good.”

Although not a household name, Timeflies is still a popular pick for its up-and-coming nature, Zike said.

“HP feels that the artist is a great fit because of their current popularity,” Zike said. “We wanted to bring a current popular artist to campus that the students could really groove to and build off the popularity of our past concerts.”

COURTESY ALEX GOYKHMAN VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS TEMPO TEAM: Rob Resnick and Caleb Shapiro of Timeflies perform. The duo is set to perform at the 2015 Canes Carnival.

Ring Theatre to showcase classic

BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ EDGE EDITOR

CURLY MCLAIN He won’t admit it, but Curly is smitten with Laurey after wandering into her yard. He is a confident cowboy whose nickname comes from his curly hair. Senior Luke Hamilton will perform as Curly.

For its final show of the semester, the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is producing “Oklahoma!” The show is set in the Oklahoma territory in 1906 and follows the romance between cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams.

The production opens at 8 p.m. Wednesday and will run through April 26. Tickets start at $25 and are $10 for students. April 21 will be Totally Tuesday, when students can watch the show for free.

LAUREY WILLIAMS This independent young woman lives with her Aunt Eller on a ranch. She has a certain innocence and air of knowledge about her. Laurey loves Curly, though she won’t acknowledge it. Senior Schyler Rice will perform as Laurey.

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AUNT ELLER Laurey’s aunt is a respected community member who sees the good in everyone. She is a fun-loving caretaker who acts as the town’s aunt and watches over the community. Senior April Ripley will perform as Aunt Eller.

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BY DONATELA VACCA SENIOR EDGE WRITER

When living in Miami, it seems like the best and most obvious thing to do on a day off is to visit the beach, dive into a pool or go shopping. However, as Miami develops into a city filled with high culture, arts and cuisine, there are many more options available than those involving toes in the salt and sand.

Designed to resemble New York’s SoHo, Midtown has become a chic location to visit. Comprising the trendy neighborhoods of Wynwood and Edgewater and located just around the corner of Miami’s Design District, Midtown has become the “it” place, and not just because of its upscale buildings.

With shops of all sorts, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, coffeehouses and clubs, one can spend an entire day exploring this beautifully blooming neighborhood.

Morning

Start your morning with some freshly brewed coffee at Pasión del Cielo, a new location of the local coffeehouse chain that offers more than 10 beans from all around the world. If you crave a bigger breakfast, go grab some crepes, pancakes, waffles or omelets at Angelina’s Coffee & Juice, a cute and tiny cafe just around the corner.

The Shops at Midtown should be the next stop in your adventure. Classic stores like Guess, HomeGoods, Target and West Elm are interspersed with independent boutiques that offer art, jewelry, fashion and home decor.

This small shopping strip provided guests a chance to buy last-minute items, or one-of-a-kind findings. The Shops at Midtown are located at 3401 North Miami Avenue.

Afternoon Experience a refreshing lunch at The Cheese Course, a European-style cheese store that offers sandwiches, salads, soups, artisan cheese courses and great wines. Covered in vines and

EDGE BRIEFS ‘UNFRIENDED’ Though the dead can’t speak, in“Unfriended,” a group of friends find themselves haunted in an online chat room by the account of their dead friend.The Cinematic Arts Commission and Hurricane Productions will host a screening 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Cosford Cinema before the film opens nationwide Friday. For more information, visit Facebook.com/CinematicArtsCommission or facebook.com/hpmiami.

FACE IT A photo exhibition will challenge women to think about their insecurities and “Face It” at 6-9 p.m. Tuesday in the UC Storm Surge.

SPARK and Girls 4 Good created and organized the photo project, which asked women to write an insecurity of theirs onto their bodies accompanied by a description, and then juxtapose it with encouraging words from a friend or significant other. As part of the interactive exhibit, gallery guests will have a chance to write messages on post-it notes to these girls and place them around the photos.

#TBT PATIO JAMS In April of 1925, a group of citizens chartered the University of Miami as a place for higher education. In celebration of the 90th anniversary of that charter, the weekly Patio Jams concert will be themed as a #TBT Patio Jams. The Throwback Thursday event will feature an alumni band from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the UC Patio.

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such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin and Scotch and Soda.

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DONATELA VACCA // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER UPSCALE EXPERIENCE: Bocce Bar is a recently-opened Italian restaurant that offers cocktails, music, live entertainment and a bocce alley, also known as Italian bowling. It is located at 3252 NE First Ave.

flowers, this place is a colorful and invigorating way to start the afternoon.

Later on, venture into the outskirts of the Design District and Wynwood to take a peek at the eccentric and famous wall paintings and graffiti, or check innovative art galleries like The Art Miami Pavilion, located on

3101 NE First Avenue, and Red Dot Art Fair Miami at 3011 NE First Avenue.

Although the shops might be quite expensive, it’s worth it to take a stroll around 40th street, a smaller and more artsy version of Rodeo Drive that features fancy stores

Start the night by dining at Bocce, a new restaurant that offers authentic Italian food, cocktails, music, live entertainment and a bocce alley, also known as Italian bowling.

If you are in the mood for classy drinks and a relaxed atmosphere, head to Lagniappe, a New Orleans-inspired lounge that offers an exceptional array of fine wines and cheeses.

Dance the night away by visiting Bardot, a glamorously chaotic club that features live music and great drinks. Be warned, though, because parking is difficult to find and the entrance is pricey.

Your day is not complete until you pull an all-nighter at the famous Gigi, a modern restaurant that stays open until 3 a.m. to offer Asian-fusion cuisine and delicious desserts to end the night (and start the day) in the sweetest way possible.

Stand-up comedian to take local stage

BY MARWAN ALENEZI SENIOR EDGE WRITER

Most people fear being laughed at. Being alone, on stage and under a spotlight while a crowd of people laughs seems like a nightmare for most.

That’s not the case for stand-up comedian Fasil Malik.

“To me, nothing is more addicting than making and hearing people laugh,” said the 32-year-old accountant.

Malik, born in Pakistan and raised in the U.S., graduated with a degree in accounting in 2004 from Monmouth University, N.J., and moved to Miami in 2008 to work at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine as an admissions recruiter.

For two years, Malik has been fully committed to his comedy. He has performed more than 250 shows to date, including some in New Jersey, Colorado, Florida and New York. Malik even opened for famed singer Patti LaBelle in front of 2,000 people in Fort Lauderdale in 2014.

Malik’s comedy covers a wide range of topics, but his acts are usually “very clean.”

“Most of my act is self-deprecating, meaning I just make fun of myself,” he added. “But I also like to poke fun at everyday activities, relationship ups and downs and other things, depending on the crowd sometimes.”

Malik says that the people who seem to enjoy his comedy the most are college students, even though his material is not tailored to a particular demographic.

He stressed the importance of gauging the audience.

“Sometimes I see a crowd of just old white guys,” he said. “I remember one time I opened my act by bringing that up. ‘Wow, what a diverse crowd! We have white, whiter, pale

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and ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ here tonight!

Good to see you all.’”

Malik is inspired by comedians such as Steven Wright, Mitch Hedberg and Jerry Seinfeld. When asked why he chose to pursue stand-up, Malik explained that it is the purest form of comedy there is.

“Acting and improv are limited,” he said. “In stand-up, you’re the writer, performer and star. You have much

more freedom.”

Although performing can be daunting, Malik encouraged novice comedians to pursue the craft.

“Don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself, that’s how you’ll learn,” he said.

Malik’s next show will take place at 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Open Stage Club in Coral Gables.

IF YOU GO WHERE: Open Stage Club, 2325 Galiano St., Coral Gables, Fla. 33134 WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday COST: Free The second hour of the show will be an open mic, where anyone is welcome to perform a five-minute stand-up routine. To sign up for a slot, it is recommended that guests arrive at 6:30 p.m.

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Canes hit stride with win streak

Season turned shaky after strong start Hurricanes failed to achieve consistent level of performance

BY HARRY KROLL CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER

SHREYA CHIDARALA // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER WINDING UP: Junior right-handed pitcher Enrique Sosa (No. 47) prepares for a pitch during Sunday’s game against Virginia Tech. Sosa pitched for seven full innings and allowed three hits and made six strikeouts.

Team heading to conference play

BY AJ RICKETTS ONLINE SPORTS EDITOR

Miami knew the importance of the two weeks that preceded their series against Virginia and Florida State.

They won eight in a row, putting themselves in a prime position as the ACC season begins to wind down.

Utilizing a second straight weekend of dominating pitching and an electric offense, the Miami Hurricanes (28-9, 14-4 ACC) swept Virginia Tech (17-20, 7-11) by a combined score of 34-6. Miami won 11-1 Friday night, 14-4 Saturday and 9-1 Sunday afternoon.

“Our pitching, hitting and defense all came together,” said Jim Morris after Sunday’s win. “It was big for us to get a sweep at home.”

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seven innings, giving up just three hits in his second straight quality start while picking up his fifth win of the season.

“I was trying to keep the ball down,” said Sosa, who has performed very well this season in the Sunday spot in the rotation and replaced Bryan Radziewski. “When I was struggling, I was trying to strike out more hitters. The last two outings, I’ve tried to just get ahead and let the defense work behind me.”

Miami was leading 4-0 Sunday when David Thompson launched a three-run home run to left center field to essentially put the game, and series, away. It was Thompson’s 10th home run of the season, leading the Hurricanes.

“It’s been a lot of fun. Our whole team has been hitting well all year,” Thompson said. This season, Miami is hitting over .300. “He threw a slider down, then left a fastball right over the heart of the plate, and I put a good swing on it.”

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On Saturday night, Andy Suarez threw six strong innings for Miami, giving up just three earned runs, while the night before, Thomas Woodrey earned his fourth win, giving up just one run in six innings pitched.

With eight straight wins and nine consecutive ACC home wins, Miami heads into a critical two week stretch in conference play performing at its best.

The Hurricanes will travel to Virginia this weekend. Although UVA is struggling in conference play, it is a preseason top five pick that has plenty of offensive power and solid pitchers, including preseason All-American Nathan Kirby.

A home series against Florida State will follow. The Noles were swept on the road at Notre Dame this weekend but should still be ranked come that series at the Light.

If Miami continues to play at the level they have the past two weeks, the Canes may be in the hunt for a regional seed and a national seed as well.

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Just like any great roller coaster, the 2014-15 Miami men’s basketball season started with a lengthy, steady climb. The first drop was sudden, and from there, the rest of the season had more twists and turns than a David Fincher thriller.

The Hurricanes entered the campaign as the ACC’s largest question mark. While few doubted the talent assembled by Coach Jim Larrañaga, the team featured eight newcomers and the program was fresh off a disappointing rebuilding year the previous season.

Miami loudly announced its return to relevance on November 17, knocking off then-No. 8 Florida 69-67 in Gainesville. Redshirt junior Angel Rodriguez punctuated a second half rally from 15 points down, hitting an off-balance three with 16 seconds remaining to sink the Gators.

Miami’s ascent continued through early December as the Canes won the Charleston Classic in dominant fashion, defeating Drexel, Akron and Charlotte by an average of 22 points. The team’s early run culminated with a 70-61 victory over undefeated Illinois in the ACC–Big Ten Challenge in front of a rowdy crowd at the BankUnited Center (BUC) to push Miami’s record to 8-0.

The Canes rose as high as 15th in the AP Poll. Fans dreamed of contending for an ACC Championship. Unfortunately, lackadaisical effort bordering on indifference when the lights weren’t brightest kept Miami not just from contending for an ACC title, but also from making the NCAA Tournament.

The first head-scratching loss came on Dec. 6 at the BUC against Green Bay, 68-55. Less than two weeks later, an Eastern Kentucky outfit playing its first game following a loss at the hands of the East Tennessee State Buccaneers throttled Miami by 28 points.

Larrañaga fumed to the press about having to stop practice because of lethargic effort. Some players voiced similar concerns. The team certainly had its moments as the season progressed, but it was never quite able to figure out how to keep the throttle down all the time.

Still, Miami finished the conference schedule with a very respectable 10-8 record. The troubling letdowns persisted, with damaging losses to Georgia Tech, Florida State and Wake Forest, but conference play brought some sensational highlights as well.

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Close call ends in loss for men’s lacrosse HEAD TO HEAD: In a difficult game against the Florida Gators, the Hurricane’s men’s club lacrosse team fell just short for the third year in a row against University of Florida with a 9-8 loss Saturday night. As the Canes prepared for a game that would decide berth in the SouthEastern Lacrosse Conference (SELC), they ran drills and pumped each other up on the Intermural Fields for their biggest matchup of the year.

“We’ve never beaten Florida, and it has been a goal of ours from the beginning,” senior team President Dan Pyser said.

This game would also be the last home game for seven seniors on the team. After having one last pep talk, the Canes took the field. Florida gained a quick 4-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Canes were not phased. Senior Matt Gozzi, the team’s captain, scored three of the five goals of the quarter.

Sophomore Alex Lambert scored the two other goals.

The game entered halftime with a score of 5-5. By the start of the fourth quarter, the score was 7-6. One goal by Lambert and one by freshman Jacob Werner brought the score to 8-8 with seven minutes left.

However, when the Gators scored with four minutes remaining, the Canes couldn’t battle back. The final score was 9-8.

“Down the stretch, they executed well and we couldn’t get it done,” Pyser said. “We’ve had two successful years, and we hope that it continues and we can beat Florida next year.”

The Canes fell to 6-5 overall and 1-3 in the SELC. VICTORIA MCKABA // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SPORTS BRIEFS GOLF Miami Hurricanes women’s golf team tied for fifth at the 2015 SMU Invitational.

The No. 27-ranked Hurricanes earned a total score of 900. The two-day competition was held at the Dallas Athletic Club. Seniors Rika Park and Leticia Ras-Anderica led the Canes, as Park had a strong final round shooting two-under-par (70). She was one of six golfers to shoot under par in the third round. Ras-Anderica shot even in both her second and third rounds. Sophomore Delfina Acosta tied for 29th, scoring 76 in the final round and a total of 227, while sophomore Daniela Darquea tied for 35th. No. 14-ranked Oklahoma State won the tournament. The Canes will play this weekend in the 2015 ACC Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina.

TRACK AND FIELD The Canes track and field program ended the Hurricane Alumni Invitational on a strong note. Miami’s 4x100m relay team of Kayann Richards, Shakima Wimbley, Trishelle Leacock and Kelsey Balkwill combined for a time of 44.82 seconds to earn second overall and turn in the top collegiate time. Wimbley was the top collegian in the 200m, finishing second with a personal-best time of 23.08 seconds. She is tied for fourth in UM history with Krista Simkins. On the men’s team, Anthony Wolliston was the top Cane with a 10th place finish and a personal-best of 21.61 seconds.

Jamika Glades won the women’s 100m hurdles, while Kayann Richards won Heat 2 of the women’s 100m hurdles and finished fifth. For the men, Christian Cook finished fourth in the men’s 110m hurdles and Cory Nelms placed fifth.

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Recently, I’ve been dating a guy and we’ve hit it off. We get along and have fun when we’re together. However, there’s something about me he doesn’t know ...

I’m a virgin. I know that it’s not bad to never have had sex, but I lied about it when we first started seeing each other to make it sound like I’m just as experienced as he is, since he’s been with a lot of girls.

He’s probably going to want to be physical soon, and I don’t blame him. I want to be intimate, too. Should I tell him it’s my first time, or should I just go for it and hope he doesn’t find out?

Sincerely, Little White Lie

You’re obviously not as comfy as you say you are with this guy if you felt you had to lie about your experience to him. There’s nothing wrong with being a virgin, and it’s good that you’re waiting to see if you feel happy enough with him before you give it away.

However, you should probably tell your guy your “Dirty Little Secret” before it’s too late.

Of course, it’s really none of his business who you have (or haven’t) been with, anyway. But since you already spilled the beans that you’d seen someone before, he’s not going to think twice about crawling into the sheets with you.

Once you’ve been with a few people, the stage fright goes away. If he doesn’t know any better, he’ll think it’s just another tussle in the sack.

If you want your first time to be special, give him a heads up.

Yeah, it’s scary that he might go MIA when he learns the truth. Nobody likes to feel like they’ve scared someone off. Unless you’re studying “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” that feeling can leave you hurt and a bit jaded.

You shouldn’t spend this entire relationship maintaining a lie and telling him stories of exes you’ve never had. You’ve got to do what Hilary Duff does best and “Come Clean.”

Plus, maybe he’ll make it a great experience for you. Any guy who knows he’s your first will want to leave a good impression. He’ll take it a bit slower, and you’ll ultimately have a much better time than if you’d pretended to know the ropes and improvised.

Any guy who runs for the hills after you tell him you’re a virgin isn’t the guy you should have your first time with, anyway.

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