Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor PROMOTING PRECAUTIONS: The University of Miami is implementing initiatives to protect students against the Zika virus, including passing out 6,000 spray bottles of mosquito repellant in the residential colleges.
Zika virus lands in Miami By Isabella Cueto News Editor
The University of Miami’s campus is its crowning glory. Lush flora adorns the walkways. The Foote Green and lines of palm trees are constantly featured in promotional videos for the university. Thanks to the warm and wet Miami climate, tropical plants grow with vigor. But when incoming freshmen arrived on campus this fall, that same humid climate was shown in a slightly different light: a potential breeding ground for virus-transmitting mosquitoes.
“I’m coming from up north, so I’m not really in this area, so it was a little scary coming back, just to be right in the center of it,” said sophomore Julia Cianci. This year, orientation sessions for undergraduate, graduate and international students were all marked by the current South Florida buzzword: Zika. Presentations on the Zika virus were just one component of an education campaign launched by UM this fall. Among the instructions given to students were to drain or cover
standing water, wear long sleeves and pants, and make good use of mosquito repellent. According to Matthew Shpiner, director of the Office of Emergency Management on the Coral Gables campus, the university purchased mosquito repellent spray and wipes to disperse to all on-campus residents. Many of these kits were given out during Orientation programming. Graduate student Tanjim Hossain has studied insect ecology since he was an undergraduate,
and recently conducted research on how microclimates impact mosquito populations. Hossain said Aedes aegypti – the main vector species for Zika and similar diseases – is an aggressive invasive species and preventative measures and recommendations should be taken seriously. “This mosquito will follow you inside a house,” Hossain said.
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August 25 - August 31, 2016
Modernizing The Miami Hurricane This year, The Miami Hurricane will only be publishing print issues on Thursdays, a departure from our previous Monday and Thursday print schedule. However, we’d like to inform our readers that this is far from a reduction of operations. The journalism industry is quickly evolving; emerging technologies and techniques have opened the door to un-
precedented methods of storytelling. Publications of all kinds, from small local papers to the New York Times, are undergoing a significant shift to presenting information through digital platforms. As an organization at a top university, we should be adapting alongside the industry and taking advantage of these new opportunities. Producing just one print issue a week means we can provide more con-
tinuous coverage and reach readers in the most convenient and engaging ways possible. Transitioning to a weekly publication will elevate The Miami Hurricane to its full potential and establish us as the trustworthy voice our campus community needs. Julie Harans Editor-in-Chief
Pokémon Bus provides route to catch 'em all By Amanda Perez Contributing Edge Writer
Pokémon trainers rejoice: there is a cheaper and easier method of hunting Pokémon in town: the PoKéWheels bus. Released in July 2016, Pokémon GO is a free, augmented reality game where players, called trainers, can visit a locations around the world to virtually catch Pokémon. Trainers can collect items that will help them gain levels and experience in order to battle other trainers for control of gyms. For students living on campus who do not have their own personal transportation, hunting Pokémon throughout Miami can be challenging. Now, with the PoKéWheels bus, all University of Miami students can visit the highly populated PokéStops in the city. “It allows trainers to take advantage of the real benefits the city has to offer in a stress-free and fun way with others, avoid hunting and driving, fix issues leveling up and help with item accumulation because everyone hates running out of PokéBalls,” Andres Fernandez, one of the chief financial
officers and drivers of the PoKéWheels bus, said. The bus also gives trainers the opportunity to collect more than 600 items, 10,000 XP points and to catch rare Pokémon. For University of Miami students, getting on the bus is easy. The PoKéWheels bus stops at the McLamore Plaza on Sundays through Thursday at 7 p.m., 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., so students don’t have to skip class. After picking up trainers at the plaza, the bus makes stops at Florida International University, Wynwood, South Beach and Downtown, some of the best places to hunt Pokémon in Miami. Trainers can hop off the bus at each stop in order to find more Pokémon at each location, or they can remain on the bus for the round trip, which lasts approximately three hours. Both methods allow trainers to easily catch Pokémon and visit PokéStops, as the bus passes by a variety of populated locations. A one-way ticket to one stop is $5, while a round-trip ticket is $20. Students who are not a fan of Pokémon GO can use the bus as an
alternative method of travel. “UM students can use us to get to Wynwood for cheaper than Uber,” Fernandez said. However, there are only 13 seats, so students should reserve a seat ahead of time by sending a text message with pick-up time, location and number of seats to 321-765-328. The PoKéWheels bus adds a social aspect to the game, as trainers can interact with others while hunting Pokémon. “[Riding on the bus] is a total blast. There’s nothing like sharing your PoKé Journey with others that share the same passion while truly advancing your game,” Fernandez said. PoKéWheels is also offering a promotion that can earn trainers a free ride. “Trainers can post a selfie with our red business card saying ‘I want to be the very best’ and use the hashtags #pokemongomiami and #pokewheels,” Fernandez said. A free ride and a variety of Pokémon, what more can a trainer ask for?A free ride and a variety of Pokémon, what more can a trainer ask for?
Victoria McKaba // Photo Editor HELPING GAMERS HUNT: The Pokémon Go app encourages players to explore outside and find Pokémon using location-based services to track movement for in-app incentives. Building off the app’s hype, PokéWheels offers a bus that will drive players around to find rare Pokémon, collect items at Pokéstops and accumulate kilometers in order to hatch eggs.
August 25 - August 31, 2016
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By Haley Walker Staff Writer
College is all about trying new things academically, socially and even gastronomically. Take the start of a new year to try out something your senses have never experienced – like the texture of raw salmon or the taste of truffle oil – at these hot gastropubs and gourmet offshoots. Whether you’re a freshman or just looking for fresh places, these restaurants will fulfill your foodie desires without breaking the bank.
For the price-conscious food connoisseur, this gastropub is the place to get a taste of gourmet on a budget. A small plate of wagyu beef tartare with truffle and porcini sauce might set you back $100 elsewhere, but at Buns & Buns, you can get it for $6. Each entree, from the Japanese yuzu lobster to the Southern-style prime brisket, is under $17. Not everything on the menu will live up to expectations, but the Duroc pork belly, the spinach poofs and the black miso cod are nearly life changing. The chefs’ strengths are highlighted in dishes that blend the restaurant’s Asian, Mediterranean and New World influences, like the asparagus appetizer with red miso powder, tahini and lime. If you’re in the mood for gourmet food in an eclectic, casual atmosphere, take the shuttle to Sunset Place and find Buns & Buns along the main drag. Photo courtesy Buns & Buns FLAVOR FUSION: The Yuzu Lobster Bun from Buns & Buns is a unique take on Japanese cuisine.
Photo courtesy Bobby’s Burger Palace SPICING IT UP: The New Mexico burger from Bobby’s Burger Palace features queso sauce, roasted green chiles and pickled red onions.
With its celebrity-chef-designed burgers and famous fries, BBP makes the work of Food Network star Bobby Flay attainable. The small chain takes the cuisines of different cities, like Miami, Philadelphia and Dallas, and crafts them into towering burgers with an (optional) layer of potato chips. The ideas behind each regionally-inspired dish come from Flay’s TV show, “Food Nation,” in which he explores the country and its best food quirks. This backstory makes for the best burger toppings, like the Carolina burger’s green onion slaw and mustard BBQ sauce, the New Mexico burger’s roasted green chiles and queso sauce and the L.A. burger’s avocado relish with watercress. BBP might not be the place for a classy date, but its communal tables and fast service make it the perfect place to hang with classmates. Best yet, it’s just a few metro stops away at the Dadeland Mall.
For quirky bites like short rib Cheeto tacos and cereal-sprinkled french toast, visit gastropub and brunch hub Station 5. The restaurant started in Sunset Place two Septembers ago and has served a unique mix of “New American” tapas, snacks and cocktails ever since. While the menu boasts large and small plates, the starters, which include bacon guacamole with plantain chips, ahi tuna poke or Thaistyle shrimp tacos, are the standouts. On a weeknight, Station 5 is a cute rustic getaway where you can grab a drink, unwind and indulge in some lobster mac. If you’re with more than four friends, it’s the perfect spot to have Sunday brunch – otherwise, prepare to wait for one of their six tables to clear out; no reservations are taken for small parties.
Evelyn Choi // Staff Photographer UNUSUAL INGREDIENTS: Smokey honey mustard, brussels , onions, and Cheetos are combined in Station 5’s Braised Short Rib Tacos.
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tips to start the school year right
August 25 - August 31, 2016
By Madelyn Paquette Staff Writer
The beginning of the semester has finally arrived! Even though freshman orientation has come and gone, there’s still plenty to learn about life at UM. Here are some tips to get your year started on the right foot: Bring a hoodie. It may be 90 degrees and humid outside, but at least one of your classrooms will be freezing. Come prepared. Don’t take the elevator to the second floor. Unless you have an excuse, this is a dorm faux pas. Avoid the death glares from your friends on the 12th floor and take the stairs. Figure out what works for you at the gym. If walking up that flight of stairs left you winded, check out the Wellness Center. Whether you’re a Zumba fanatic, weight-lifting enthusiast or you’re just in need of a regular smoothie fix, all your fitness needs are just a few steps away. Get familiar with all that campus has to offer. UM is more than classes and a lake. There are free concerts, theatre, movies, sports games and more! With more than 270 student organizations, there’s always something interesting going on. Get off campus. Campus is great, but sometimes you need to get away. Miami has something for everyone: take a picnic to Vizcaya, play dominos in Little Havana, take in the art scene in Wynwood or shop at CocoWalk. Find your study spot. Whether it’s the gliders, Shalala Center or pool, find a place on campus where you can always be productive. Beware of choosing your bed; unintentional naps are a danger! Pay attention to your meals. This isn’t just about the Freshman 15. You need to keep track of your remaining swipes. Late Night Dining is great, but are those 1 a.m. French toast sticks worth missing breakfast, lunch and dinner on Sunday? Drop that 8 a.m. class. Unless you’re the kind of person who wakes up before sunrise for a casual 10-mile run, 8 a.m. classes are a mistake. If you can’t switch, invest in a coffeemaker or Starbucks gift card. Stock up on green and orange. School pride is a big deal at the U. Don’t accidentally wear the wrong colors to the FSU game! Keep in touch. As the saying goes: “make new friends, but keep the old.” Share all the highs and lows with your friends back home. That goes for your parents too. They miss you, even if they won’t admit it!
Photo courtesy Masson Li HOTSPOT ON HOLD: The Wynwood Yard, a popular outdoor venue in Wynwood, closed for a few days in the beginning of August after three employees tested positive for the Zika virus.
Zika impacts businesses in local art district Wynwood By Madelyn Paquette Staff Writer
It has been a tough month for Wynwood. The neighborhood, previously known for its monthly Art Walk and thriving restaurant scene, has made national headlines since it was first confirmed on July 29th that locallytransmitted cases of Zika virus had been diagnosed in the area. The CDC issued a travel warning for pregnant women, the first of its kind within the United States, as the virus can cause microcephaly in infants, a condition associated with severe birth defects. With fears about the virus running high, local businesses have noticed a decline in visitors. “August tends to be a very slow month in the Miami restaurant and events business, so it’s hard to exactly pinpoint the cause of business being slow,” said Della Heiman, founder and CEO of The Wynwood Yard, an outdoor cultural space that features restaurant pop-ups and community events. “However, it has been quite slow at The Wynwood Yard and all around Wynwood.” The Wynwood Yard has been hit particularly hard by the Zika downturn. After three employees tested positive for the virus, the management made the decision to temporarily close for a few days in early August, reopening only after comprehensive staff training and the installation of a mosquito mitigation system to minimize any future risk of further transmission. Like many other Wynwood businesses, it also provides free mosquito re-
pellent to visitors. According to Heiman, neighbors have rallied around the start-up in this difficult time. “We’re just really grateful to the community for the support they have shown us ever since we re-opened,” Heiman said. To entice customers to return to the neighborhood, earlier this month many establishments participated in the Love for Locals campaign, offering limited-time-only deals and extended happy hours. Several of these promotions, including establishments Beaker and Gray, Joey’s, and Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, extend through the end of August. The Wynwood Yard is throwing a welcomeback party this coming Saturday with a craft fair and specials on milk and cookies from all of its featured vendors. “We are hoping to remind people of what a magical, vibrant community Wynwood is, such a gem in both our city and country,” Heiman said. “Wynwood is full of small businesses like ours that need local support in order to survive, especially at this time” Until earlier this week, Florida health officials had stated that Zika-carrying mosquitos, which only fly a few hundred feet away from their birthplace in their lifetime, were confined to a square mile in Wynwood. However, last Friday Gov. Rick Scott announced that five cases had been contracted in Miami Beach. It remains to be seen whether Miami Beach, one of the area’s most popular tourist destinations, will experience a similar business downturn like Wynwood. But in the meantime, both communities can only wait and see if their best efforts to draw the rest of Miami back, will succeed.
Luxury Rentals located near campus starting at $1600. One month free rent and $99deposit with approved credit. Call Jordan Casanas @ 305.244.8060 Fortune International Realty.
August 25 - August 31, 2016
THE MIAMI HURRICANE
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FREE Student Ride To Home Football Games at Hard Rock Stadium!
UBus and Stadium Policies:
Buses are free and ONLY for UM students and their guests with a student section guest ticket A Cane Card ID is required to board the bus Hard Rock Stadium Bag Policy: up to 1 gallon size clear bag or small clutch purse the size of your hand All students are subject to metal detector security screening and bag check at stadium entrance
Per bus company policy NO food or open beverages are permitted on the bus.
Important details:
Game tickets are pre-loaded to your Cane Card with paid Athletic Fee Students cannot be in possession or attempt to use another student’s Cane Card to enter the stadium and students can be subject to disciplinary action Buses from campus to the stadium begin loading 3 hours prior –‘ Â?‹…Â?‘ƥ ƒÂ?† –Š‡ Žƒ•– „—• ™‹ŽŽ Ž‡ƒ˜‡ ƒ– Â?‹…Â?‘ƥ The Student Gate at the stadium will …Ž‘•‡ ƒ– –Š‡ ‡Â?† ‘ˆ –Š‡ Ƥ”•– quarter
Students may bring a sealed 16oz or smaller water bottle or an empty reusable water bottle
Buses returning to campus from the stadium will begin loading at halftime and continue until 30-minutes post game. Students may not lineup for the bus until the start of halftime.
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Stanford Drive and Stanford Circle are closed on game day. No Â?‡–‡”‡† ’ƒ”Â?‹Â?‰ ‘” ƒ……‡•• –‘ –ƒÂ?ˆ‘”† ‹”…Ž‡ ˆ‘” ’‹…Â?nj—’Ȁ†”‘’nj‘ƥǤ
Students will be banned from attending the remainder of this season’s games in addition to the regular systems to address student misbehavior, for the following reasons: • Ejection • Arrest (including “promise to appearâ€? in court) • Citation for underage intoxication • Medical transport due to intoxication • Disruptive behavior on the football buses or while loading ‘Â?–‘ ‘” ‘ƥ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ˆ‘‘–„ƒŽŽ „—•‡• Students represent UM while attending home football games. This will be done for all incidents that occur inside the stadium, in any of the surrounding parking areas, or in any of the bus loading areas. Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco will be present.
2:30PM BUSES DEPART
FOR FRESHMEN
HOME GAME:
VS. FLORIDA A&M
SAT, SEPT. 3
RD
6:00Ä•Ä’ KICKOFF!
PARTICIPATING
IN
FRESHMAN WALK
3PM BUSES DEPART
FOR UPPERCLASSMEN
Buses will load
and return to Stanford Drive
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August 25 - August 31, 2016
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By Haley Walker Staff Writer
College is all about trying new things academically, socially and even gastronomically. Take the start of a new year to try out something your senses have never experienced – like the texture of raw salmon or the taste of truffle oil – at these hot gastropubs and gourmet offshoots. Whether you’re a freshman or just looking for fresh places, these restaurants will fulfill your foodie desires without breaking the bank.
For the price-conscious food connoisseur, this gastropub is the place to get a taste of gourmet on a budget. A small plate of wagyu beef tartare with truffle and porcini sauce might set you back $100 elsewhere, but at Buns & Buns, you can get it for $6. Each entree, from the Japanese yuzu lobster to the Southern-style prime brisket, is under $17. Not everything on the menu will live up to expectations, but the Duroc pork belly, the spinach poofs and the black miso cod are nearly life changing. The chefs’ strengths are highlighted in dishes that blend the restaurant’s Asian, Mediterranean and New World influences, like the asparagus appetizer with red miso powder, tahini and lime. If you’re in the mood for gourmet food in an eclectic, casual atmosphere, take the shuttle to Sunset Place and find Buns & Buns along the main drag. Photo courtesy Buns & Buns FLAVOR FUSION: The Yuzu Lobster Bun from Buns & Buns is a unique take on Japanese cuisine.
Photo courtesy Bobby’s Burger Palace SPICING IT UP: The New Mexico burger from Bobby’s Burger Palace features queso sauce, roasted green chiles and pickled red onions.
With its celebrity-chef-designed burgers and famous fries, BBP makes the work of Food Network star Bobby Flay attainable. The small chain takes the cuisines of different cities, like Miami, Philadelphia and Dallas, and crafts them into towering burgers with an (optional) layer of potato chips. The ideas behind each regionally-inspired dish come from Flay’s TV show, “Food Nation,” in which he explores the country and its best food quirks. This backstory makes for the best burger toppings, like the Carolina burger’s green onion slaw and mustard BBQ sauce, the New Mexico burger’s roasted green chiles and queso sauce and the L.A. burger’s avocado relish with watercress. BBP might not be the place for a classy date, but its communal tables and fast service make it the perfect place to hang with classmates. Best yet, it’s just a few metro stops away at the Dadeland Mall.
For quirky bites like short rib Cheeto tacos and cereal-sprinkled french toast, visit gastropub and brunch hub Station 5. The restaurant started in Sunset Place two Septembers ago and has served a unique mix of “New American” tapas, snacks and cocktails ever since. While the menu boasts large and small plates, the starters, which include bacon guacamole with plantain chips, ahi tuna poke or Thaistyle shrimp tacos, are the standouts. On a weeknight, Station 5 is a cute rustic getaway where you can grab a drink, unwind and indulge in some lobster mac. If you’re with more than four friends, it’s the perfect spot to have Sunday brunch – otherwise, prepare to wait for one of their six tables to clear out; no reservations are taken for small parties.
Evelyn Choi // Staff Photographer UNUSUAL INGREDIENTS: Smokey honey mustard, brussels , onions, and Cheetos are combined in Station 5’s Braised Short Rib Tacos.
Design by Emma Deardorff
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THE MIAMI HURRICANE
tips to start the school year right
August 25 - August 31, 2016
By Madelyn Paquette Staff Writer
The beginning of the semester has finally arrived! Even though freshman orientation has come and gone, there’s still plenty to learn about life at UM. Here are some tips to get your year started on the right foot: Bring a hoodie. It may be 90 degrees and humid outside, but at least one of your classrooms will be freezing. Come prepared. Don’t take the elevator to the second floor. Unless you have an excuse, this is a dorm faux pas. Avoid the death glares from your friends on the 12th floor and take the stairs. Figure out what works for you at the gym. If walking up that flight of stairs left you winded, check out the Wellness Center. Whether you’re a Zumba fanatic, weight-lifting enthusiast or you’re just in need of a regular smoothie fix, all your fitness needs are just a few steps away. Get familiar with all that campus has to offer. UM is more than classes and a lake. There are free concerts, theatre, movies, sports games and more! With more than 270 student organizations, there’s always something interesting going on. Get off campus. Campus is great, but sometimes you need to get away. Miami has something for everyone: take a picnic to Vizcaya, play dominos in Little Havana, take in the art scene in Wynwood or shop at CocoWalk. Find your study spot. Whether it’s the gliders, Shalala Center or pool, find a place on campus where you can always be productive. Beware of choosing your bed; unintentional naps are a danger! Pay attention to your meals. This isn’t just about the Freshman 15. You need to keep track of your remaining swipes. Late Night Dining is great, but are those 1 a.m. French toast sticks worth missing breakfast, lunch and dinner on Sunday? Drop that 8 a.m. class. Unless you’re the kind of person who wakes up before sunrise for a casual 10-mile run, 8 a.m. classes are a mistake. If you can’t switch, invest in a coffeemaker or Starbucks gift card. Stock up on green and orange. School pride is a big deal at the U. Don’t accidentally wear the wrong colors to the FSU game! Keep in touch. As the saying goes: “make new friends, but keep the old.” Share all the highs and lows with your friends back home. That goes for your parents too. They miss you, even if they won’t admit it!
Photo courtesy Masson Li HOTSPOT ON HOLD: The Wynwood Yard, a popular outdoor venue in Wynwood, closed for a few days in the beginning of August after three employees tested positive for the Zika virus.
Zika impacts businesses in local art district Wynwood By Madelyn Paquette Staff Writer
It has been a tough month for Wynwood. The neighborhood, previously known for its monthly Art Walk and thriving restaurant scene, has made national headlines since it was first confirmed on July 29th that locallytransmitted cases of Zika virus had been diagnosed in the area. The CDC issued a travel warning for pregnant women, the first of its kind within the United States, as the virus can cause microcephaly in infants, a condition associated with severe birth defects. With fears about the virus running high, local businesses have noticed a decline in visitors. “August tends to be a very slow month in the Miami restaurant and events business, so it’s hard to exactly pinpoint the cause of business being slow,” said Della Heiman, founder and CEO of The Wynwood Yard, an outdoor cultural space that features restaurant pop-ups and community events. “However, it has been quite slow at The Wynwood Yard and all around Wynwood.” The Wynwood Yard has been hit particularly hard by the Zika downturn. After three employees tested positive for the virus, the management made the decision to temporarily close for a few days in early August, reopening only after comprehensive staff training and the installation of a mosquito mitigation system to minimize any future risk of further transmission. Like many other Wynwood businesses, it also provides free mosquito re-
pellent to visitors. According to Heiman, neighbors have rallied around the start-up in this difficult time. “We’re just really grateful to the community for the support they have shown us ever since we re-opened,” Heiman said. To entice customers to return to the neighborhood, earlier this month many establishments participated in the Love for Locals campaign, offering limited-time-only deals and extended happy hours. Several of these promotions, including establishments Beaker and Gray, Joey’s, and Wynwood Kitchen and Bar, extend through the end of August. The Wynwood Yard is throwing a welcomeback party this coming Saturday with a craft fair and specials on milk and cookies from all of its featured vendors. “We are hoping to remind people of what a magical, vibrant community Wynwood is, such a gem in both our city and country,” Heiman said. “Wynwood is full of small businesses like ours that need local support in order to survive, especially at this time” Until earlier this week, Florida health officials had stated that Zika-carrying mosquitos, which only fly a few hundred feet away from their birthplace in their lifetime, were confined to a square mile in Wynwood. However, last Friday Gov. Rick Scott announced that five cases had been contracted in Miami Beach. It remains to be seen whether Miami Beach, one of the area’s most popular tourist destinations, will experience a similar business downturn like Wynwood. But in the meantime, both communities can only wait and see if their best efforts to draw the rest of Miami back, will succeed.
Luxury Rentals located near campus starting at $1600. One month free rent and $99deposit with approved credit. Call Jordan Casanas @ 305.244.8060 Fortune International Realty.
August 25 - August 31, 2016
THE MIAMI HURRICANE
ADVERTISEMENT
FREE Student Ride To Home Football Games at Hard Rock Stadium!
UBus and Stadium Policies:
Buses are free and ONLY for UM students and their guests with a student section guest ticket A Cane Card ID is required to board the bus Hard Rock Stadium Bag Policy: up to 1 gallon size clear bag or small clutch purse the size of your hand All students are subject to metal detector security screening and bag check at stadium entrance
Per bus company policy NO food or open beverages are permitted on the bus.
Important details:
Game tickets are pre-loaded to your Cane Card with paid Athletic Fee Students cannot be in possession or attempt to use another student’s Cane Card to enter the stadium and students can be subject to disciplinary action Buses from campus to the stadium begin loading 3 hours prior –‘ Â?‹…Â?‘ƥ ƒÂ?† –Š‡ Žƒ•– „—• ™‹ŽŽ Ž‡ƒ˜‡ ƒ– Â?‹…Â?‘ƥ The Student Gate at the stadium will …Ž‘•‡ ƒ– –Š‡ ‡Â?† ‘ˆ –Š‡ Ƥ”•– quarter
Students may bring a sealed 16oz or smaller water bottle or an empty reusable water bottle
Buses returning to campus from the stadium will begin loading at halftime and continue until 30-minutes post game. Students may not lineup for the bus until the start of halftime.
‡ƒ–• ‹Â? –Š‡ ͙͘͘ ‡˜‡Ž –—†‡Â?– ‡…–‹‘Â? ƒ”‡ Ƥ”•– …‘Â?‡ Ƥ”•– •‡”˜‡† and once the 100 Level Section is full, students will be directed to the 300 Level
Stanford Drive and Stanford Circle are closed on game day. No Â?‡–‡”‡† ’ƒ”Â?‹Â?‰ ‘” ƒ……‡•• –‘ –ƒÂ?ˆ‘”† ‹”…Ž‡ ˆ‘” ’‹…Â?nj—’Ȁ†”‘’nj‘ƥǤ
Students will be banned from attending the remainder of this season’s games in addition to the regular systems to address student misbehavior, for the following reasons: • Ejection • Arrest (including “promise to appearâ€? in court) • Citation for underage intoxication • Medical transport due to intoxication • Disruptive behavior on the football buses or while loading ‘Â?–‘ ‘” ‘ƥ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ˆ‘‘–„ƒŽŽ „—•‡• Students represent UM while attending home football games. This will be done for all incidents that occur inside the stadium, in any of the surrounding parking areas, or in any of the bus loading areas. Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco will be present.
2:30PM BUSES DEPART
FOR FRESHMEN
HOME GAME:
VS. FLORIDA A&M
SAT, SEPT. 3
RD
6:00Ä•Ä’ KICKOFF!
PARTICIPATING
IN
FRESHMAN WALK
3PM BUSES DEPART
FOR UPPERCLASSMEN
Buses will load
and return to Stanford Drive
5
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ACADEMICS
Delayed documents result in financial aid bottleneck, slowed processing By Jackie Yang Managing Editor
T
his summer, many students who applied for financial aid through the university may have experienced delays of up to a month in receiving their final packages through Canelink. According to Joanne Brown, the Director of Financial Aid for the campus Office of Financial Assistance (OFAS), this delay was caused by an unprecedented increase in the number of delayed financial aid applications submitted by students. This year, all six documents needed to apply for financial aid were due by April 15th. However, according to Brown and Executive Director Financial Assistance Services Raymond Nault-Hix, there were around
700 students who turned in their documents late, resulting in a financial aid processing bottleneck in late June and July. The date for students to pay for fall semester tuition was Aug. 1. When asked if there was any reason for this abnormally high number of delays, Brown said, “I wish I knew the answer.” Continuing students who turned in documents after April 15 or incoming freshmen could have been affected by this bottleneck. This is in part due to the fact that freshman financial aid needs to be reviewed twice, once in January while they are applying to colleges and again after April 15. However, continuing students who turned their documents in on time should have received their financial aid packages in mid-summer.
Brown stated that her office was in “peak processing mode” due to the bottleneck, and as the tuition deadline neared, staff members worked overtime and troubleshooted individual cases over the phone or through walk-in appointments. Students may have experienced delays on the phone or in the office. Some students reported that they tried reaching OFAS for several days, and then reached someone at the office who fixed their problem immediately. “Preventing enrollment cancellation was our first priority,” Brown said. “If we did have a student on the phone with a problem we could immediately fix, we tried to take care of that immediately.” Other requests, like a request for a review of an initial financial aid package, became a lower priority.
“We do see a lot of appeals, but we were just trying to make sure that everyone had at least an initial financial aid package [before Aug. 1st],” Brown said. As a result, OFAS is still working to troubleshoot students who are missing parts of their financial aid. For students who were missing aid when paying for tuition on Aug. 1, Nault-Hix assures that those students will receive a refund when their eligible financial aid is released. The current undergraduate financial aid department of OFAS consists of 15 full-time employees. Brown said there are no current plans to expand the staff, but that OFAS is considering moving deadlines up for documents in 2017. In addition, the U.S. Department of Education will now be releasing the FAFSA on Oct. 1 rather
than Jan. 1 using historical tax documents from the “prior prior year.” For 2017, that would mean applying with 2015 tax information. Sophomore Sarah Schoening had a delayed financial aid package, but the aid was eventually released to her account before Aug. 1. However, she sees room for improvement. “The website definitely makes it a lot harder [for students to keep track of financial aid],” Schoening said. “A lot of the problems, I feel, could be resolved if the website was easier to navigate.” On the current Canelink portal, the financial aid checklists for the following school year usually appear in February. They can be accessed using the “My Student Center” page. On the righthand side of the page is a “To-Do” list with items that must be
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UM student returning in fall after stepping on explosive By Shellie Frai Contributing Writer
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uring Fourth of July weekend, Connor Golden, studying music engineer in UM’s Frost School of Music, was forced to have his lower left leg amputated after stepping on a rock that concealed a discarded explosive. Golden was on vacation in New York City and walking through Central Park when the shocking accident took place. According to NBC 4 New York, New York Police Department investigators believe the explosive was inside a plastic bag and when it failed to detonate, the person responsible for its creation left it behind. Investigators stressed the fact that the explosive was not a terrorist attack, but the result of a person experimenting with chemical mixtures to make a small explosion. Golden was treated by doctors at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, where he underwent three surgeries to amputate his left leg up to his knee, WNBC reported. According to doctors familiar with the case, the advancements in prosthetics and physical therapy will allow Connor to have a normal, active lifestyle. In a statement for The Miami Hurricane, Golden said he received an outpour of support
from the campus community during the weeks following the incident. “I feel so fortunate to be part of the Hurricane family,” Golden said. “I would have expected most people to be enjoying the 4th of July weekend with family and friends, yet on that day, numerous UM administrators reached out to my family to offer their help. My professors and classmates also quickly reached out to me and have been so supportive.” Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Whitely kept in contact with Golden and his family throughout the last seven weeks, offering to support him in any way necessary, alongside Frost School of Music Dean Shelly Berg. “After surviving a horrific incident in Central Park, New York City, over the Fourth of July weekend, we look forward to welcoming Connor back to UM and providing him the support necessary to continue his recovery in Miami,” Whitely told The Miami Hurricane. “We are thrilled Connor will be returning to campus.” Golden will have the opportunity upon his return to campus to participate in ReLOAD, a specialized physical-therapy program developed over three years by the Frost School of Music in collaboration with the Miller School of Medicine and the College of Engineering.
ReLOAD was designed to help physicaltherapy patients, including amputees and veterans, learn how to walk again. By using an app designed by the UM team, patients receive real-time feedback from an audio coach while walking thanks to a sensor and audio feedback system. This system allows patients to have independent physical therapy sessions anywhere, essentially expediting the recovery process. The team of physical therapists, music engineers and computer engineers from the university includes Dr. Christopher Bennett, Dr. Ignacio Gaunaurd and Dr. Vibhor Agrawal, who recently finished the first clinical trial for ReLOAD and are now in the process of reviewing the data. According to Gaunaurd, the results look extremely promising. “It is a very neat program,” Gaunaurd said. “It is like having a physical therapist at home with them. The system will help reinforce the good walking with specific exercises to improve their overall mobility.” On July 3, Golden’s father told reporters at Bellevue Hospital of his family’s plans to take Connor back to his hometown in Virginia for rehabilitation. While Golden recuperates, the Oakton Chorus family set up a Go Fund Me page called “The Connor Golden Fund,” to help the Goldens with the cost of medical bills.
The investigation into whoever is responsible for the discarded explosion in New York City’s Central Park is ongoing. NYPD is offering a reward of up to $12,500 for information leading to an arrest of the perpetrator. For Golden, he is just looking forward to the day he can come back to the university and continue making music. “I’m so thankful for everyone’s care and concern,” Golden said. “I can’t wait to resume my life in Miami.”
Photo courtesy Connor Golden IN RECOVERY: Sophomore Connor Golden lost part of his left leg after he stepped on a homemade explosive in New York’s Central Park over Fourth of July weekend.
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Frenk sets stage for second year, pivots toward action By Marcus Lim Assistant News Editor
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t has been one year since President Julio Frenk took over the mantle of University of Miami top official from Donna E. Shalala, who held the position for 14 years. Whatever pressure there was of taking over the duties of the former president who was so beloved on campus, he didn’t show it, instead immersed himself seamlessly into the Canes culture and developed many projects that saw students and administrators alike praising him. In a whirlwind of his first year, President Frenk had many ambitious visions, some of which came to pass. The university has a new LGBTQ center and hired its first director, Dr. Van Bailey, a chair in atheism and the study of humanistic philosophy, the first in the nation, the opening of the Fate Bride, and new facilities that he helped break ground and is oversee-
Frenk’s First Year President Frenk starts his term as the sixth president of UM.
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President Frenk launches “100 Days of Listening” campaign with a town-hall meeting. He announces the university’s plans for genderinclusive housing options in the fall of 2016.
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Julio Frenk is officially named the sixth president and the first Hispanic president in the University of Miami’s history, replacing Donna E. Shalala who held the position for 14 years. DESIGN BY SAVANAH DEBROSSE
ing such as the School of Nursing, School of Architecture and Lennar Medical Center. Apart from that, President Frenk spent his first years drafting initiatives to gear the university up for its centennial year in 2025. To do this, he made listening to the campus community a priority. He held a town hall meeting on Sep. 10 and a 100-day listening exercise. Compiling the concerns and needs, he formed a small group of faculty, staff and students that led to the eight roadmap initiatives that students received via email over the summer, which the students could actively engage in. The goals are what President Frenk hopes to be a roadmap towards the university’s new century, which will have potential of benefits for the campus community. “We want to pivot to implementing these ideas and the grand dream is by 2025, we will celebrate our 100th birthday and by then, we hope these actually happen,”
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President Frenk told student media in a meeting. “The celebration of our centennial would be that we already implemented these ideas.” There will also be nine town hall meetings to have face-to-face consultation, according to President Frenk, to formulate a package of proposal that will be recommended to the board of trustees to implement. He will be going to all three campuses to do so. The ideas emerged from his listening exercises and are initiatives that would not only benefit the campus in terms of academics and social inclusivity, but also to help those outside the university’s borders due to their unique position. The initiatives, from the emails sent weekly from the office of the President, are: 100 Talents - Plans to add 100 endowed chairs Hemispheric University Consortium - a strategy to enable UM to collaborate and build knowledge
and capacity with other organizations across the hemisphere Basic and Applied Science and Engineering - plans to advance UM as a world leader in the sciences and engineering University-Wide Platform for Educational Innovation - proposes new ideas to enhance teaching and learning by creating more participatory learning experiences for students and faculty Hemispheric Innovation Hub capitalizing on a unique geographic position in the hemisphere, situated to bridge the boundaries of cultures, nationalities, and disciplines Problem-based Interdisciplinary Collaboration - a set of proposals to encourage even more collaborative work at UM to solve critical global problems. Access with Excellence - an initiative to ensure that students of all backgrounds have equal access to the many academic opportunities that the University of Miami has to offer
President Frenk breaks ground on construction of one of the nation’s first education-based simulation hospital. President Frenk officially opens Fate Bridge, connecting Eaton parking lot to the UC Patio and increasing campus mobility.
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President Frenk breaks ground on a new School of Architecture building.
To continue reading this story and see an interactive timeline of President Frenk’s first year, go to themiamihurricane.com.
President Frenk is installed as the sixth president of the University of Miami at his inauguration ceremony. He speaks about his ambitious vision for the university’s centennial in 10 years, to advance the university by adding more faculty and nurturing a culture of campus belonging.
NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2015 2015 Mark Richt is hired as the University of Miami’s next head coach after the firing of Al Golden
Culture of belonging - which explores strategies to deepen a campus environment where all members of the University community feel valued and can add value. For his first year, President Frenk told student media that he was more dedicated to learning the needs of the students to help deliver them. He said that the next year is different. “The first year in any position is always very different, you are learning, getting to know things. “I want to pivot the implementation of those initiatives. We are finalizing the consultation period of the roadmap to the new century.”
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President Frenk invites the campus community to give feedback on the eight initiatives that make up his “Roadmap To The New Century.”
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or the university, active prevention actually began after spring semester, months ahead of students stepping on campus again. The university’s custodial and landscaping service began installing bricks of insecticide, called mosquito briquets, in all the storm drains on campus. The standing water in these drains would likely turn into a home for mosquito larvae if left untreated. “UM actually was way out in front on this and we started installing these in our storm drains going back into June,” Shpiner said.
Storm drain treatments are part of what he called “proactive surveillance,” where groundskeepers look for standing water and treat it. The university’s actions stem from recommendations taken from local and state officials, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health. So far, there has been no government recommendation for broad aerial spraying like that in Wynwood, but the university is utilizing targeted spraying on a regular basis.
VECTOR: MOSQUITO, AEDES AEGYPTI • Originated in tropical Africa • Invasive species • Breeds in standing water
Population control strategies Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Releasing sterile, genetically modified male mosquitoes into the wild to breed with female mosquitoes. This would produce unviable la rvae, causing up to a 90% drop in population. Wolbachia Technique Spreading an infection across a mosquito population that makes mosquitoes hostile to the virus or disease they are spreading. Has been developed for dengue prevention and control.
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• Aggressive during daytime • Females bite • City-dwelling • Also a vector for dengue fever and chikungunya
UM has also sent out several Zika virus advisories, hosted seminars with UHealth experts on the topic and posted informative material on its social media. “The safety and well-being of our students is a top priority in the university’s efforts to understand and raise awareness of the Zika virus,” said Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs. The most recent of these seminars was “Zika In South Florida: The Health Impact” at University of Miami Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 21. Dr. George Attia, associate professor at the Miller School of Medicine and Director of UHealth Reproductive and Fertility Center, spoke to a small group of attendees about the latest findings in Zika research. So far, studies have shown the virus can be detected in the blood for two weeks. Pregnant women and men who may be infected can take a blood and urine test to determine whether or not they were exposed to the virus. After the two-week point, however, it will not show up in blood tests. At that point, an antibody test would be administered. What scientists have found is that the virus stays longer in sperm cells, making males able to transmit the virus via any sexual activity for up to six months. Due to how new the virus is to the U.S. there are still a number of unanswered questions and unresolved details. For example, the Department of Health will cover the cost of blood and urine tests for pregnant women, but insurance companies are not guaranteed to do so. That test alone – which could be administered several times throughout the pregnancy – would cost $375 to $400. Another issue is the lack of technology to even spot the virus. Two prominent labs are developing a test to identify the virus in the blood after the two-week period, but the constant stream of new information has made it difficult to establish any finding about Zika as fact. And although three Zika vaccines are being developed by private companies, according to Attia, it typically takes 18 to 24 months until a vaccine is widely available. “It is a moving target,” Attia said. Not only is the Zika virus invisible to blood tests after the period of viremia, but the symptoms can be unspecific – joint pain, fever, rashes – and almost unnoticeable, keeping those infected from seeking medical
attention. According to Attia, 70 to 80 percent of patients show no strong symptoms. The most extreme – and publicized – results of the virus have come in the form of micro-
cephaly in babies. “A lot of the babies that are born with a small head circumference, which we call microcephaly, they have some sort of exposure in utero,” Attia said. “We know it affects the head size. We don’t really know if it affects the development or not. We assume it does.” For Nicole Sanchez, that risk means taking the necessary precautions. Sanchez, an administrative assistant in Whitely’s office, is 32-weeks
pregnant. She said her doctor hasn’t spoken to her about Zika, but she has been reading about the issue and making lifestyle changes accordingly. “I do spray twice a day, depending for how long I’ll be out within that day ... I also spray my partner. I try to stay inside as much as I can. So at lunch, I don’t really go out for lunch unless I have to,” Sanchez said.
Hallee Meltzer // Photo Editor Pesticide Patrol: Certified Pest Control Operator Pedro Perez sprays insecticide behind the Hurricane Food Court to prevent the proliferation of mosquitos on campus.
Sanchez said working at UM has helped her stay up-to-date with advisories and CDC recommendations. “We are monitoring the situation and providing up-to-date information to our students, faculty and staff via our robust website,” Whitely said. The outbreak of Zika in South Florida is only the latest uptick in this decades-old virus, however. The virus was first isolated in the Zika Forest in Uganda in 1947. From there, it spread to Nigeria, Southeast Asia, the Pacific and then to South America, where it reached peak active transmission. From Feb. 2016 on, 25 countries and territories in South or Central America were infected by Zika. “We’re in a special situation because we are in Miami and Miami is the typical example of what is happening in the world and that is we’re becoming more global. People keep moving around and we have a special interaction with Latin America,” said Dr. Paola Lichtenberger, associate professor of infectious diseases at Miller School of Medicine. She noted how preventing the spread of Zika should not only be a relevant and pressing issue for women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant; it should also be a community issue. “If we do a great job, we can guarantee that Miami does not become endemic for Zika,” Lichtenberger said. A new study also found a possible link between the neurological attacks of Zika and Alzheimer’s, lending more urgency to the matter that many people who are not pregnant may take too lightly. Given that the Aedes aegypti mosquito spends its entire lifespan in an area about the size of a football field, the real vectors for transmission are the people, Lichtenberger said. “It’s not the mosquito that travels passing the infection. It’s the people,” Lichtenberger said. At the time of publication, 157 travel-related cases were reported in Miami-Dade County, according to the Florida Department of Health. Forty-three non-travel related cases and 70 infections involving pregnant women were reported in the state of Florida. For more information, visit miami.edu/zika.
PROTECTIVE
TIPS Wear mosquito repellent with DEET. A higher percentage of
this chemical wonʼt protect you better, but it will last longer.
Wear long sleeves, pants and socks when possible. The Ae-
des aegypti mosquito is known as an “ankle-biter,” so cover up when not wearing repellent.
Practice safe sex. The main vec-
tors for the Zika virus are mosquitoes, but the virus is also sexually transmitted. This is especially important for women who are pregnant or who may become
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, avoid areas of local transmission. Areas of
Wynwood and Miami Beach have had multiple cases. Forty-three nontravel related cases were reported in Fla. #DrainAndCover. Standing
water is prime breeding grounds for mosquitoes so if you spot some, drain it or cover it. If you are unable to do so, contact MiamiDade County Mosquito Control at 311.
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Bookstore remodeled, post office moved
Vanidy Bailey appointed inaugural director of LGBTQ Student Center
By Amanda Herrera Assistant News Editor
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right lights and freshly painted white walls was what students found this semester as they walked through the doors of the newly remodeled and expanded UM Bookstore, now called The Campus Store. The store is not only brighter than before, but it is also more spacious and modernized by the reorganization of the sales floor. Black display structures with green and orange Adidas apparel stand out against the walls, more visible from a wider tiled path dividing the women’s and men’s clothing sections. To the back of the store is an expanded technology department, the U Tech Source Store and a United States Postal Service kiosk. The USPS store formerly located directly behind the store was emptied to create space for the tables of laptops and other electronic devices.
Along with the revamped interior came new students, including freshman Blake Kapnick, who said the layout of the bookstore allowed him to find his textbooks easily. “Its really a great layout. I like that the books are separated from everything else but everything seems to be in one place,” said Kapnick. The new, smaller USPS kiosk at the front of the store offers an additional hour of service daily and an extra day of service every week. All previous USPS services continue to be offered. Sophomore Joshua Bermudez said he found the store redesign to be a positive change because it made the bookstore more spacious and convenient. “I like it,” he said. “The other post office was in a dark room that was hard to find and I know the building isn’t bigger, but it seems bigger.” The USPS kiosk is expected to provide a new service called MoneyGram – an electronic money transfer system that allows one party
to send to another through its network – by “mid-semester,” said Executive Director for Auxiliary Services Sandra Redway. The money transfer system will allow for both domestic and international transactions. When asked, several international students, including freshman Shun Lou, were unaware of how MoneyGram worked. Lou said she plans to continue using standard bank transfers to receive and send money abroad. “I think its more convenient,” she said. It is unclear if the move and downsizing of the Post Office affected the employees who worked in the previous location. Attempts to speak to employees in the Campus Store were redirected to Store Manager Wendy Smith. Smith and Auxiliary Services did not comment on that employment status of any workers in the old location. The USPS kiosk is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and select postal holidays.
Evelyn Choi // Staff Photographer REVAMPED AND REWIRED: “The U Tech Source” inside the Campus Store, formerly known as the UM Bookstore, will offer students technological support for their Apple products. The Campus Store also hosts a USPS kiosk.
By Israel Aragon-Bravo Contributing News Writer
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he University of Miami has appointed Vanidy “Van” Bailey as the inaugural director of the new LGBTQ Student Center, which opened this fall to cater to the needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students throughout the campus. The creation of the center fulfills a critical recommendation made by the LGBTQ Task Force, which was assembled back in 2013 in efforts to make gender-neutral restrooms and gender-inclusive housing on campus– among other initiatives – a reality. The same year the task force was created at UM, Bailey was serving as the inaugural director of Harvard College’s BGLTQ Student Life, evaluating the needs of student organizations while confronting LGBT community issues. For him, LGBT rights are more than just a hot-topic issue. Bailey said he confronted innumerable obstacles throughout his early life, from being at odds with his conservative family because of his gender identity and sexual orientation, to even being homeless at one point. One of the most important turning points in Bailey’s life, he said, came at age 14 when he transferred to a performing arts school with a dormitory, where he could freely express himself without the burden of familial pressure. Over the next few years, Bailey spent time building what is now a rather expansive resume, serving as president of the Black Student Union and a member of Student Government at Denison University in Ohio. He attended Ohio State University for graduate school, where he got his master’s degree in higher education and student affairs with a focus on student development. “My mentor at the time really encouraged me to get involved in student affairs,” Bailey said. “I just became really interested in working with diverse student populations. I didn’t necessarily know what that meant at the time until my first professional job in California.” During his experience at California State University Northridge, Bailey started two living learning communities, groups of students placed together in a residence hall based on common major, interest or program affiliation. One community focused on people of color and the other focused on people who identify as LGBT. Later, he continued working directly with students as
Hunter Crenian // Staff Photographer SHOW YOUR PRIDE: Vanidy “Van” Bailey is the inaugural director of the new LGBTQ Student Center, a resource for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students.
the director of the LGBT Resource Center at University of California San Diego, and then served at Harvard College. “Then I decided to take it back down south,” Bailey said, referring to his recent appointment at UM’s LGBT Center. “I think that it’s a really exciting time for the University of Miami and one of the reasons I came down here was because of how impacted I was by the students and how interested I was in working with them.” Many students have similarly expressed excitement upon the arrival of Bailey, including members of SpectrUM, the university’s largest undergraduate LGBT organization. “Dr. Bailey is an extraordinary person and I’ve had the tremendous pleasure of working with him throughout his first months at UM,” said SpectrUM President Mary Balise. “I’m very pleased to see firsthand his commitment to education and involvement within the LGBTQ+ community, our allies, and the rest of UM.” As the director of the center, Bailey said he sees himself as an educator, advocate and someone who is integral to the Division of Student Affairs. “I think that it’s important to be a role model in terms of resilience, demonstrating the possibilities for people that are a part of this community and what it means to be part of a community that’s trying to add value to our cultural belonging,” Bailey said. There will be an open house for the new LGBTQ Student Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, August 25. The center is located on the second floor of the Whitten University Center.
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Defining diversity in a new light Diversity is increasingly valued by our society and has always been a popular buzzword on this campus in particular. When students first arrive at the U, they discover that they are surrounded by individuals who speak different languages and come from all corners of the world. At first glance, it does seem that the campus is very diverse, in the oft-used context of the word: cultural and racial diversity. However, dfferences cannot only be identified by a box checked on the census. This fall, The Miami Hurricane will explore the evolving SATIRE concepts of diversity and inclusivity on this campus in an ongoing editorial series. With the first week of school, we explore the importance of intellectual diversity – different disciplines and ways of thinking about the questions studied by academics.
In addition to the traditional concept of racial diversity, intellectual diversity is a crucial component to fostering inclusivity. This is especially relevant on our own campus, where President Julio Frenk is striving to establish the U as a global example of a diverse institution. It can be difficult to decipher empty promises from true strives for change, but President Frenk’s plans for the future, combined with the steps he’s already taken, seem to achieve the latter. The University of Miami made headlines in May when it announced the first chair of atheism and secularist studies in the United States. As an academic institution, we cannot meaningfully discuss diversity without addressing intellectual diversity. This requires attracting intelligent and distinguished individuals who can advocate for different ways of thinking, take varying approaches to issues in their field and challenge or improve the work of their colleagues. In President Frenk’s eight Roadmap Initiatives released over the summer, he introduced comprehensive plans to achieve true
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diversity. Among these is the 100 Talents initiative: by the university’s centennial in 2025, Frenk seeks to create 100 new endowed chair positions to bring the best academics in the world to research and teach here. Because endowed professorships are so coveted and prestigious, the hope is that the positions will be alluring enough to compete with other universities and draw intellectual powerhouses to Coral Gables. The new ideas, experiences and work that these endowed chairs will bring to this campus will leave a lasting impression on the minds of the students who walk through their classrooms, and we are very excited to see the unveiling of each new chair. “Mentorship is crucial,” Frenk told The Miami Hurricane in a press conference on Aug. 19. “The heart and soul of a university is that unique encounter where young minds that are seeking new knowledge and have a huge potential meet the minds of devoted faculty members. So that’s the idea.” This is a reminder to students that the people they may learn the
most from while at UM are not only their peers from different countries or different races, but also those who show them how to think differently. An art major may look at things differently than a computer science student. An architect may not necessarily speak the same language as a BFA in musical theater. There is still a gulf of understanding between the humanities and the sciences that needs to be bridged. The exchanges that happen when people of different disciplines encounter each other outside the classrooms are crucial to our growth and our awareness of the world. No one can work in isolation in the 21st century. Being able to have meaningful conversations with many different types of thinkers and problem solvers will help us fit into an increasingly connected and interdisciplinary workforce after graduation. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board. Today’s editorial is the first in a three-part series. The second installment will be published Sept. 15.
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n an uncharacteristic mistake, the University of Miami Office of Undergraduate Admission has accidentally admitted a student By Conner Barrett Contributing Columnist from Topeka, Kansas into the class of 2020. This marks the first time a student outside of Florida or New Jersey has been accepted. The admissions gaffe has caused confusion throughout the student body.
“I just didn’t know how to handle it,” freshman Alex King said. “I asked her where she was from, and she said, ‘Kansas!’” According to King, the slew of awkward introductions during Orientation Week was only bearable because everyone could feign satisfaction from jokes about Chris Christie or the notorious “Florida man.” Lilli Putt, the student from Kansas, says that her first week made her feel “really embarrassed.” “I had literally never heard the word ‘Publix’ uttered in my life,” Putt said. “Every introduction I had was just so weird. I would ask their name and where they were from, and then they’d ask the same.”
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After the initial introductions, these students have been silently staring down at their laps, straining to think of more forced questions to ask each other while they turned their phones on, swiped a couple times and then turned them off. Determined, Lilli Putt has also tried to befriend a group of commuter students, but when confronted with a non-Florida native, they just yelled at the top of their lungs for 11 minutes straight chanting, “This is how we do it in the 305.” For now, it seems, the school’s first admit from outside Florida or New Jersey in history will have to accept that she’s not in Kansas anymore. Conner Barrett is a sophomore majoring in political science. The situations used in this work are fictitious.
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Summer 16 spent on hold with Office of Financial Assistance
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or me, this past summer was defined by two things: my internship in New York and telling people about my internship in New York. By Danny New Senior Columnist However, the bronze medal would be awarded to the harrowing amount of time I spent calling, checking and applying to the Office of Financial Assistance (OFAS) – also known by its street name, “Campus DMV.” During my time here at the University of Miami, this department has almost-nobly retained its reputation for slow, dying-sloth-like inefficiency. In fact, I had a friend sophomore year named Philisha who used to carbon copy
university vice presidents on all of her emails to OFAS because it was the only way to get a response. It worked every time. However, this year, OFAS hit a new low when the upcoming year’s financial aid packages were sent out almost a month later than usual because of “a bug in the system,” as someone put it over the phone. I guess this just isn’t Miami’s year for dealing with bugs. Now, this could have been a totally valid excuse, except the office maintained its usual Aug. 1 deadline for the first half of the tuition/ housing/Swoleness Center payments. All of a sudden, families with lower incomes had lost an entire month to gather their savings or find other ways to pay if their financial aid package decreased or vanished. And, in case no one noticed, one year at our school as an on-campus resident costs about $67,000 – or, as us communication majors will soon call it, “three years’ salary.”
Fortunately, the Office of Occasional Financial Assistance allows any dissatisfied customers to fill out a “Request for Review” to nab a second chance at need-based support. In my case, I found out after about four decades of rummaging through CaneLink that I would be receiving the results of this review on Aug. 4. Wait, hold up. Didn’t I just say that the deadline for half of a $67,000 payment was due Aug. 1? I’m no mathematics major, but I’m pretty sure, statistically, that Aug. 4 usually follows Aug. 1. In fact, the only time four should ever come first is on Halloween: “Oh, I want four Milky Ways ... but it says ‘Please take one’ ... they could have cameras.” Somehow, families would have to find a way to pay upward of $30,000 and then wait to see if they’d be getting it back. Even worse, what if you are a student who is paying for college by yourself, and you had to take out a loan to make that first payment? Do you just stroll back into the bank and send the money up one of those – sorry, only know the Latin phrase – windytubey-thingies? Of course, the representatives did tell me over the phone that it took so long because almost 2,000 families applied for the “Request for Review,” but that only further cements my point
PERSONAL FOCUS
Dear freshmen: College is not a checklist
By Elizabeth Lleonart Contributing Columnist
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ou have probably envisioned it a thousand times: setting up your dorm, joining all the clubs you promised yourself you would explore, enjoying the legendary football tailgates and searching for the ideal major that guarantees you a financially secure future while pleasing your parents and yourself. The perfect college experience is the American dream of recently-graduated high school
teens, defined by a checklist of things that must be fulfilled. But I’m not here to patronize you with didactic advice about how to spend your freshman year, frighten you with tales of college fun gone wrong or boast about everything I’ve learned while you’re still figuring out how to get around campus. I am here to calm the nerves of this exciting but also very stressful time. Don’t worry about having the “perfect” college experience. Frankly, it doesn’t matter, and worrying about achieving this probably won’t make you happy. Getting caught up with trying a myriad of new things, meeting more people than you can remember and becoming obsessed with declaring your major will distract you from what is really important: exploring yourself.
You enrolled at the University of Miami because you think it is an amazing place, and I think it is, too. But I can tell you that Miami’s blazing sun is not what makes this school bright. The people of our community – vibrant, passionate individuals with a zest for change and achievement – make the U what it is. These people found what inspired them and pursued it; developed deep, meaningful relationships with few instead of superficial acquaintances with many; took a variety of classes because they learned that acquiring knowledge is limitless; and, in
this manner, got to know themselves in college. Students should strive to mold themselves into profound individuals with an unwavering sense of purpose. Join activities that motivate you, take classes that inspire you and enjoy your free time. A movie and a box of pizza is never a bad idea. College is not a checklist. Worry less about having the perfect college experience and focus more on experiencing yourself. Elizabeth Lleonart is a sophomore majoring in neuroscience and creative writing.
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that the Aug. 1 deadline needed to be pushed back, since it was pretty likely that families would have to take out unnecessary loans. Now, looking toward next year, it’s obvious that this office needs more staff. If almost 2,000 students are applying for just a review of the main process, then it is clearly affecting an undeniably large chunk of our population. Fortunately, our school just downsized their post office, so there are a few people looking for a job right there. Maybe they can fund a new scholarship with lost birthday checks from grandma. However, for me, the ironic part is that, if it weren’t for the Office of Financial Assistance, I wouldn’t be able to afford this dream school of ours in the first place. But the thing is, when $67,000 is at risk every year, the bar is set pretty high. Like, Empire State Building high ... which I would know about, since ... I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this ... I interned in New York this summer. Did I not tell you? Danny New is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism. The Maturity Column runs alternate Thursdays. For more information about financial aid processing for the 2016-2017 school year, please refer to our accompanying news story on page 6.
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Sports
450.21 pts. UM alumnus diver Sam Dorman and teammate Mike Hixon earned this second-best overall score to win the silver medal.
OLYMPICS
UM athletes make their mark on 2016 Summer Olympics By Chloe Harrison Senior Sports Writer
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ix Miami Hurricanes competed for their countries during the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. UM alumnus Sam Dorman competed for USA’s diving team and won the silver medal along with teammate Mike Hixon in men’s 3-meter synchronized diving. “It’s unreal to have this happen,” Dorman told NBC after his final dive. “To see my family, to see my coach and have them just tear up and me tear up … It was very touching.” Dorman performed well despite water quality issues and the rain overhead, making the ac-
complishment even more impressive. After his dive, Dorman threw up the “U” to the NBC cameras while his coach, UM head diving coach Randy Ableman, made the iconic gesture from the sidelines. Sophomore Marcela Maric competed for the Croatian diving team, UM alumna Heather Arseth swam for the East African island of Mauritius, redshirt junior Catalina Pérez was the backup goalkeeper for the Colombian national soccer team and UM alumnae Murielle Ahouré and Alysha Newman both competed in track and field events for their respective countries, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Canada. Dorman was the only Cane to win a medal at
these games. Maric did not make it past the preliminary competition for women’s 3-meter springboard. Arseth competed in the women’s 100-meter freestyle but did not qualify for the semifinals. Pérez, with the Colombian soccer team, was eliminated in the group stage in women’s soccer. Earlier this year, Newman broke the Canadian pole vault record and had one of the top five vaults in the world, but in Rio, she missed three attempts at the 4.55 meter vault and failed to qualify for the final. She described her Olympic debut as “bittersweet” on her Instagram page, but will take Rio as a learning experience. “[The competition] has given me nothing but mo-
tivation to keep rising and maturing in the sport that I love,” Newman wrote in a photo caption. “I am so honored to represent my country and I’m so thankful for all the support I’ve gotten along the way!” Ahouré ran with the best in the women’s 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. She finished fourth in both of her semifinal heats, missing out on an opportunity to run alongside countrywoman MarieJosee Ta Lou in the finals. Regardless of their scores or times, these young Olympians were included among the best of the best in Rio. They were able to not only represent their countries but the University of Miami as well.
Photo courtesy Samuel Montero PERFECTING THE FORM: Alumnus Sam Dorman, class of 2015, dives off a springboard during practice at the UC Pool this summer. Dorman won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the synchronized 3-meter springboard event.
PROFILE
Miami student, soccer player represents Colombia in Rio By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Sports Editor
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or redshirt junior goalkeeper Catalina Perez, the road to representing the Colombian women’s national soccer team in the 2016 Olympics was an uphill battle. “Four years ago, I was the last player cut from the Colombian Olympic roster,” Pérez told Hurricane Sports. “When I was cut on the last day, it hurt badly because of the deep desire and hope I had created within me.” In the London games in 2012, Pérez admitted to not being ready for the moment. Instead of letting
the disappointing news defeat her, however, she used it as motivation to get better. “I was very young and I did not know exactly what I was getting into,” Pérez said. “I remember watching them on TV and saying to myself that in four years, I would be there. I would do whatever it took to be in the Olympics.” Getting cut from the Olympic team was not the only stumbling block Pérez encountered. She also suffered a torn ACL that kept her out her entire sophomore season in 2014. “The rehab took about eight months,” Pérez said.
Pérez was driven from that point on to work even harder. She believed being cut in 2012 was only the beginning to her Olympic story – and she was exactly right. “I had been traveling back and forth from Miami to Colombia every month starting in January to train,” Pérez said. “It was hard work, especially having to keep up with school work without a professor right there.” Pérez expressed that the tedious schedule was undoubtedly worth it. Competing has been an incredible honor for her and marks the achievement of a long-term goal. The 5-foot8 goalkeeper’s special experience in Rio de Janeiro provided a one-of-a-
kind environment and opportunity to improve her game. “The atmosphere was very unique,” Pérez said. “Although we were all competing against each other for two or three spots to advance to the next round, there was a sense of camaraderie between everyone.” Pérez learned a lot on the field as well. With the other three teams in their group being the USA, France and New Zealand, the Colombians knew that the games would be both challenging and physical. “It really exposed me to very high-level soccer.” Pérez said. “I further realize each time that it is not just about playing hard, it’s about playing smart.”
When asked about what it means to represent her country and her school, she described it as a way to inspire others. “When I was growing up, it wasn’t common for girls to be playing soccer,” Pérez said. “I want the girls watching in Colombia to believe that they can achieve these goals.” It’s safe to say that this experience was a success for Pérez. “I am very grateful to have had the honor of representing my country,” Pérez said. “Thank you very much to everyone at the University of Miami who has made this possible for me.”
August 25 - August 31, 2016
Dear V, I’m a freshman that just started school at the U. My nose is crooked from an accident in middle school. It never bothered me much, as I’m from a small town in the Midwest and, there, people couldn’t care less about your appearance. At least, they care a lot less than here in Miami. It’s the first week of classes, and half a dozen of people have already asked me, “What happened
to your nose?” Now I feel like that’s all anyone sees when they look at me. Even worse, I keep having to retell the same story. At home, my friends already knew what happened. But here, I’m meeting brand-new people every day who all want to know the story behind my nose. I’m starting to consider a nose job. I never thought I’d want one, but yesterday, I looked up cosmetic surgeons and picked one out. I still feel a bit unsure, though. Is it bad to get surgery so people will stop asking about my nose? I feel like I’m giving in to other people’s questioning, but it might make me feel better. Sincerely, Rhinoplasty Lassie
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Dear Rhinoplasty Lassie, First thing’s first, it’s never bad to change something about your appearance if it makes you feel better about yourself. Whether it be dieting, tanning, surgery, hair dye or even giant gauges in your ears, your body is yours, so don’t feel guilty for doing what you want with it. That being said, it sounds like you’re having second thoughts. Surgery, no matter what kind, is a big deal. While it may remove the dent from your nose, it’ll put that dent back in your wallet. And with any medical procedure, there are always risks, side effects and recovery involved. Miami’s infamous for being vain. Between all of the liposuctioned bellies, supersized boobs and inflated Kylie Jenner lips, it’s hard not to be tempted to want to fit in. However, while Dr. Miami’s work is certainly convincing, it’s important
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to remember that those bellies, boobs and lips aren’t real. When you look around, you probably think everyone looks better than you. Funny thing is, they’re looking at you and thinking the same thing, wishing they had your hair, skin or legs. Don’t get wrapped up into envying other people’s appearances. Instead, embrace that you’re beautiful in your own way. If getting a nose job would genuinely make you feel more confident, then take the leap. However, if you’re feeling insecure because of the pressure to be perfect, don’t jump the gun. You’ll get used to the superficiality and vanity quickly. And trust me, not everyone here is like that. You’ll soon find a group of friends that supports you and realize you’re happier than ever. -V
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