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School of Architecture builds smart city in Yucatán Peninsula By Nathalie Mairena Contributing News Writer
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he University of Miami’s School of Architecture (SoA) will be collaborating with the Yucatán Science and Technology Park (STP), established by the National Autonomous University of Mexico, to create ZenCiti, a “smart city” expected to revolutionize the IT world with its integration of technology into everyday life. Named after the switched syllables in the word “citizen,” ZenCiti will use technology to monitor everyday functions, such as transportation and sewer systems, in order to help them reach their maximum capacity and efficiency. The creation of ZenCiti is a result of UM President Julio Frenk’s initiative with the Yucatán State Government in March 2016 to make UM a “Pan-American university,” a university that has operations across North and South America. This initiative was one of Frenk’s first moves following his inauguration as UM’s president last year. Frenk holds a medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and was the founding director-general of the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico. The Center of Computational Science at UM and the Yucatán State Government’s Information Technologies Innovation Center helped create Heuristic, an IT business cluster intended to make it easier for companies to flourish in the Yucatán by creating the ideal location for research, testing and living. That is where ZenCiti plays a role. The project, which is being designed by UM’s Responsive Architecture and Design Lab (RAD-UM Lab), will be built next to the STP. RAD-UM Lab specializes in technology-based designing and the “internet of things,” everyday objects that can collect data and connect to modern tech. “We think of it as a start-up opportunity in that sense, in the way that it’s almost like an incubator of ideas that can be reproduced elsewhere,” said SoA Dean Rodolphe el-Khoury, who is also the director of RAD-UM Lab. “And that’s how I think it could have an impact on the university, in the sense that it is for us a labora-
tory for ideas, providing us opportunities to develop our research but also apply it to real life situations, test it and develop it even further.” According to el-Khoury, ZenCiti will be “a site of tech transfer.” Researchers at the STP will be able to develop technology that can be tested in ZenCiti. One integration being planned for the city is a “horizontal elevator,” where people will be able to call a self-driving car on demand to take them anywhere in the city along a main street. With these types of innovations, the goal is to make the city as user-friendly and efficient as possible to attract not only park workers, but also a young and global pool of people. Matthew Claudel, an urban researcher at MIT in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning, said the idea of smart cities goes as far back as the eighteenth century Enlightenment era in France. “The idea of a smart city is not new. I think we have now an incredible source of resources to make this a reality,” Claudel said. Claudel is co-author of “The City of Tomorrow: Sensors, Networks, Hackers, and the Future of Urban Life.” The creation of a smart city should be a collaborative effort by people of all disciplines, according to Claudel. This including designers, engineers and politi-
cians. The role of smart cities is to work as the “overarching backbones across the city,” where multiple factors can connect to form the city. The actual term “smart city” was popularized in Barcelona, where technology has a significant presence in quotidian processes. Computer chips are embedded in the ground around the city to collect data about pollution, traffic and noise. Garbage cans have sensors to indicate when they’re full, allowing garbage pickup to only be used when needed. Solar panels are built into tall buildings and parking spot sensors send signals to local drivers’ smartphones via an app to give them a better idea of traffic. Unlike Barcelona, however, ZenCiti will be created completely from scratch between UM and the Yucatán government. El-Khoury said he foresees a great part of the city will have been built 10 years from now. Along with the School of Architecture and RAD-UM Lab, the project also includes plans to involve the College of Engineering and, as the plan progresses, the School of Business Administration and the School of Communication. Dean el-Khoury also aims to enlist the help of students this fall in designing urban ideas that will be implemented into the design scheme of ZenCiti.
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HOMECOMING
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THROWBACK THEME: The Homecoming Executive Committee announces this year’s theme of “Make Your Move” on the Rock Wednesday afternoon.
Committee reveals board game theme for Homecoming Week 2016 By Marcus Lim Assistant News Editor
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opular childhood games will make a comeback on campus during “Make Your Move” Homecoming Week 2016. The event, which runs Oct. 28 through Nov. 5, will give a nod to a classic form of entertainment before modern technology: board games. The theme was announced during the reveal event at the Rock Wednesday afternoon, unveiled by Sebastian the Ibis and HEC chair Ashley Pittaluga, who said she strives to make Homecoming as fun for students as possible. HEC came up with the idea for the theme in Spring 2016 with hopes that it would bring a spirit of nostalgia to campus. Lauren Rodriguez, one of the three HEC vice chairs, said she loves how the theme encourages
students to channel their younger selves during Homecoming events. “I love the theme. When we were little kids, we all played board games, and I think that everyone will be able to enjoy it,” Rodriguez said. “It is a throwback and I am excited to see what organizations would do with the theme. This will bring out the child in them.” During the week of events, student organizations compete against each other in spirited events to celebrate the annual return of UM alumni and the continuation of university traditions. “We want to have fun and provide fun for the teams,” Pittaluga said. “We want to sit back, enjoy and provide a great atmosphere that is very spirited and very fun.” Pittaluga has taken part in Homecoming for three years, first as a committee member, then as a vice chair and now as the chair. She said the week of events is person-
ally significant because of her family’s connection to the university. “Homecoming has been part of my life my whole life. My dad is an alum and I have been coming here since I was little,” Pittaluga said. The week will consist of 10 traditional Homecoming events and a few new events, all of which will be based on a board game. “The Game of Life,” “Operation” and “Guess Who?” are just three of the many options that will be assigned in the next few weeks. Pittaluga said the committee is eager to see how student organizations will incorporate the theme, each creating costumes, choreography, songs and decorations. Part of the theme’s strength is that it is broad enough to encompass a range of ideas, Pittaluga said. “People were excited about this. It was developed really well and is very versatile,” Pittaluga said.
While Homecoming is a creative competition with the common goal of celebrating the university, the Federation of Cuban Students, also known as FEC, has another goal: setting a university record. FEC has been the champion organization for three years running and would set a Homecoming record were they to win a fourth title in a row. “We just want to be original, have fun and enjoy Homecoming and we should turn out okay,” said Daniel Carbonero, FEC treasurer. At the end of each Homecoming week is an annual boat-burning ceremony called Hurricane Howl. Students, faculty, alumni and members of the community all come out to enjoy food, music and the closing ceremony. According to Hurricane Howl tradition, if the mast falls before the boat sinks, UM will win their next football game. The night ends with a dazzling shower of fireworks above Lake
Osceola – something Rodriguez, a senior, said will cap off her final year as a Hurricane. “It’s really fun as it is the last day to celebrate how wonderful UM is. The ending of the best week ever,” Rodriguez said.
Opening Ceremonies will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28 on the Lakeside Patio Stage. For more information, visit UM Homecoming’s Facebook page.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Replacement parking garage construction continues as shuttle route changes By Amanda Perez Contributing News Writer
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tudents returning to campus in the fall and hoping for a smooth ride to their respective parking lots were instead welcomed back with lot closures and changes to the parking and transportation services. Many of the changes are due to the university’s seemingly endless construction projects. Other closures, such as that of Ponce de Leon Garage, were made to accommodate new facilities. The garage, formerly part of the discounted green parking zone, will no longer be part of the university’s parking inventory. It will instead be used as parking for The Lennar Foundation Medical Center set to open in December. To make up for the loss of parking, the university began construction on a new garage.
“As part of the requirement, we have to provide a certain number of parking spaces. For that reason, they’re building us a new garage – Merrick – in replacement of the Ponce Garage,” said Richard Sobaram, director of Parking & Transportation. Students will have the option of parking in a “brown zone” in the newly constructed Merrick Garage, located next to Pavia Garage, but it will cost them. Discounted parking will be relocated to Mahoney-Pearson Garage. Students who used to park at the Ponce de Leon Garage also had the Hurry ‘Cane shuttle system to transport them to the center of campus and back to the garage. For students leaving campus late, the shuttle ride provided a trip back to their lot up until midnight. Mahoney-Pearson Garage does not have shuttle service, but alternative choices such as Safe Ride and safety escorts will be available.
Changes in the Fountain route have also forced users to adapt their routines. On the north end, the route will end at Miller Circle instead of at McLamore Plaza Fountain. At the south end, the route will end at Brescia Avenue instead of Ponce de Leon Garage. Sobaram said changing the last Fountain route stop helped consolidate time and make service more efficient. “The changes in the Miller [Fountain] route have been beneficial to 95 percent of students in that area because it has greatly reduced their transport time,” Sobaram said. The department needed to provide the most efficient way to transport students to the Flipse Building in the 15-minute period between classes. One of the options the department discussed was making an additional stop in Lot 42 across from Flipse, on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, but hundreds of students crossing Ponce everyday posed a safety concern.
“Our main obligation is to get the psychology students from the central campus to the Flipse building in time for class,” Sobaram said. Still, students expressed concerns about the changes to the routes, especially when staying on campus after sundown. “What happens to those students with late classes? How are they to get to their dorm safely?” junior Mia Lam said. Enacting these mobility strategies is a top priority for the Department of Parking & Transportation, but also one of the biggest challenges, Sobaram said. “We are trying to enhance ways to get around campus without relying on single-driver cars. With more drivers, there is more traffic on U.S. Route 1 and surrounding streets, and traffic in Miami is bad enough,” Sobaram said. For more information, visit miami.edu/ parking.
ELECTION 2016
Class hosts politically influential guest speakers By Alexander Berne Contributing News Writer
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lorida Congressman Carlos Curbelo spoke Tuesday night of conspiracy theories, the #NeverTrump movement and morality to nearly 300 students enrolled in “The Election: 2016.” The by-announcementonly political science course features frequent guest speakers including members of Congress, senators, professors and other voices in the political community. Curbelo followed Congresswoman Ileana RosLehtinen, who stopped by the class on the first week. Curbelo discussed general politics, his role in the counter-Trump movement within the Republican Party and the subsequent ramifications of the movement on the upcoming national election. “I don’t think straight-party voting is healthy for a democracy,” Curbelo said. “I’m not going to endorse any candidate. We’ll see what happens in November. It’s no coincidence that the two candidates are among the most unpopular in our nation’s history.” The discussion was sprinkled with other themes such as privacy and history, but mostly it centered on the political polarization characteristic to the upcoming presidential election.
“I, like many others, have been unable to throw full support behind either candidate,” Curbelo said. Professors Fernand Amandi, Rudy Fernandez and Joseph Uscinski moderated the discussion. Amandi, who owns Bendixen and Amandi, a polling subsidiary of Univision, joined the conversation with his opinion on political conspiracies at play. “I believe Donald Trump is a figure planted by the Democratic Party to divide the Republicans,” Amandi said. Curbelo is preparing for his own upcoming re-election campaign and is hoping to garner support in the 26th district, which historically has had a split liberal and conservative demographic. He is active on Twitter and when asked by a student about his account, Curbelo said it is a strategy for earning the voters’ trust, specifically younger generations like the one he stood before. “I like to err on the side of transparency; it’s important to ensure the electorate – and the millennial population – has trust in the government,” Curbelo said. Although the official list of guest speakers for the course has been concealed from the student body and the general public, Uscinski said a “Clinton” will speak at some point.
Hunter Crenian // Staff Photographer TALKING POLITICS: U.S. Representative Carlos Curbelo speaks to students in The Election: 2016 course Tuesday night in Storer Auditorium. Nearly 300 students are enrolled in the class.
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Opinion EDITORIAL
An upgraded stadium for an upgraded team This Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes will face off against the Florida A&M Rattlers for their season opener at the newly rebranded Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The venue has transformed with upgraded seats, more digital boards and a canopy after sponsorship by the casino, while our football team is also beginning a new era under Head Coach Mark Richt. After several lackluster seasons, Hurricanes fans have found themselves more jaded and disappointed than ever. With three years since NCAA sanctions were lifted, fans are impatient for the return of the powerhouse team they once knew. It has been 10 years since the Hurricanes won a bowl game, 13 years since they brought home a conference championship and 15 years since our last national championship. To say
there is a lot riding on Richt’s performance this season would be an understatement. Richt, who last coached at the University of Georgia, is largely respected as a “class act” coach. He came to Miami with a 145-51 career record and a 9-5 bowl record. Richt had a slow start in his first season at Georgia in 2001, but quickly improved to finish at a record of 8-4, the most successful campaign for a first year head coach at the school in over 80 years. His second season was even better, finishing with a record of 13-1, a No. 3 national ranking and an SEC championship title. This shows just how effective Richt can be in a short amount of time. His reputation has even helped UM’s recruiting. Decommitted players rejoined the 2016 recruiting class after Richt took the helm. Looking to future years, the Hurricanes’ 2017 recruiting class is currently ranked ninth in the nation, and our 2018 class is ranked third. These are improvements that Richt also credited to past staff in a press conference on Tuesday. That his morals and faith have been central to his coaching leads some to suspect that Richt is “too nice” of a coach. In reality, it seems
Richt has high expectations for his players. In an interview published last Friday, Richt remarked that the Hurricanes football players could be more “mentally tough.” Perhaps this is a lesson to take home for all Hurricanes fans: even if our team encounters a few bumps in the road this season, we still need to endure with grace. As successful as Richt has been, the football program cannot be turned around in one day, one month or even one year. We need to reserve our judgements of Richt’s performance until the Canes get at least a few games under their belt. We also need to stay level headed; an early loss doesn’t mean we’re doomed, and an early win won’t guarantee our success. It’s the first matchup of the season; our university just welcomed a new class of students who spent the summer throwing up the U and counting down the days. Let’s feed off that freshman energy and carry a positive spirit into Saturday’s game. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Burkinis to bans: the slippery slope of Islamophobia
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uring a lecture about security in South Asia, my professor discussed a Nickelodeon superhero program produced in Pakistan called “Burka Avenger.” A teacher at By Annie Capetta Opinion Editor an all-girls school by day, Burka Avenger conceals herself in her burqa when the school is in danger, fighting crime and corruption with books and pens as weapons to keep her girls safe and in school. Burka Avenger has a message of empowerment to young women: They can choose to dress as they like, they should fight for their right to be in school and religiosity should be a force for peace and progress, not destruction and radicalism. When I read of some coastal French cities’ recent bans on “burkinis,” I thought that French
Muslim women could really use a Burka Avenger to save the day. Though derived from the name, this swimwear is not like a burqa, which covers women head to toe, including their eyes. On the contrary, burkinis just cover the body and hair, like a wetsuit with a swim cap. The problem is, wetsuits and swim caps are still perfectly legal beach attire. Bans on religious exercise on the basis of their religious significance alone are dangerous infringements on human rights. Arguments against burqas can be made due to the necessity of people being identifiable in public for security. Arguments for stronger background checks for migrants from areas with prevalent radicalization can also be rationalized. Even these proposals can sometimes be problematic, but at least have some justification outside of religion. There is no such justification for banning burkinis or banning all Muslims from entering the United States. It is pure and simple religious discrimination when a French, Christian
man can wear a wetsuit while a Muslim woman cannot wear a burkini. Maybe it seems unfair to scrutinize France’s dress codes when, at home, Donald Trump has proposed the much more egregious Muslim ban. At least such a ban in the United States is a widely decried proposal, not an implemented policy. Luckily, France’s highest administrative court has since overturned the ban. But religious discrimination is a slippery slope down which these French cities have already gone too far. Though lots of French and American Muslim women could use a Burka Avenger right now, the problem is, there is no real Burka Avenger. And there are increasingly few public figures and citizens willing to do her work of empowering women activists, ensuring religious dress is a personal choice every woman can make herself and defending religious freedom. Annie Cappetta is a junior majoring in ecosystem science and policy and political science.
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Safe spaces or free-speech suppression?
The Supreme Court, Roger Ailes and the decline of bipartisanship in America
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i t h the start o f the semester, many students find themselves living on a college campus for By Sarah Samuels the first time. At Contributing Columnist the beautiful and sunny University of Miami, students expect to learn, grow and occasionally party. However, these aren’t the only things students around the country are expecting of their universities. Once considered places for open discourse and intellectual growth, universities are now being charged with the responsibility of creating “safe spaces” for students. Not everyone thinks this is a positive development, though. Meet Milo Yiannopoulos, a writer for conservative news source Breitbart News and an outspoken social-media personality. He even has a nation-wide campus tour dubbed the “Dangerous F****t Tour.” As both a gay male and a conservative, he is at a highly controversial political intersection which has bought him at least as many opponents as fans. Some of these opponents are even willing to threaten violence in order to shut him down; University of Central Florida’s Deputy Chief of Police Brett Meade shut down Milo’s speech at UCF. The decision was made “following threats of violence on social media,” according to Breitbart News, as well as conflicts with other campus events requiring security that day.
You may not agree with Mr. Yiannopoulos. Nonetheless, college campuses are places to grow intellectually, and that requires the free exchange of ideas. You can publicly disagree with Milo, and you even have the right to peacefully protest his events. Yet forcing speakers to cancel speeches at universities because you disagree with them, either through petitioning for their cancellation or by threatening violence, is incongruous with the ideals of intellectual growth and free speech. Furthermore, outside of the academic sphere, students will not be granted these same protections from ideas that conflict with their own. These students have a choice to either stifle free speech and ideas on the campuses they call home, or embrace them and converse with those who think differently than they do. Maybe even learn something as a result. So UM students should ask themselves: What kind of campus do we want to be? Do we want to be like UCF, and shut down those who disagree with us? Or should our practices mirror University of Chicago, whose dean of students recently demonstrated their commitment to free speech in a letter to incoming freshmen that expressed their disapproval for safe spaces and trigger warnings? Regardless of your personal point of view, free speech is a shared value that must be upheld regardless of who is speaking. Otherwise, when it’s your turn, you may be the one who is silenced and in a democratic society, everyone’s voice should be heard. Sarah Samuels is a junior majoring in biochemistry.
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nvolving young people in politics has been a major theme in the 2016 presidential race, likely due to the fact that so many young By Makenzie Karbon Senior Columnist people are disillusioned with the political process. Their apathy is justified — the presidential debates revealed a brand of shameless debauchery that is worthy of a time slot on TLC. Corruption allegations and irascible Twitter feuds regularly saturate morning headlines and evening talk shows. All the while, resentment for party leadership grows, and fewer people seem inclined to reach across the aisle and compromise for the sake of bettering the country. Things were not always this way. Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined the Supreme Court in 1993 and was confirmed by the Senate in a 96-3 vote. That is to say, one of the most ideologically liberal justices in the history of our country’s highest court had only three votes cast against her – a moment of unthinkable bipartisanship in comparison to the current Senate’s actions toward President Obama and Merrick Garland. The polarized and politicized atmosphere in which we currently find ourselves is consequential of the way news is presented and consumed. Established by the Federal Communications Commission in 1949, the Fairness Doctrine required broadcast license holders to present controversial issues of public importance in a fair and balanced manner. This rule was eliminated in 1987, just years before Roger Ailes, a former Republican strategist, founded Fox News and forever changed the tone of American politics. What Ailes did was as cunning as it was injurious. He replaced dispassionate news spreads with big, “hot” stories, attractive anchors and colloquial, conservative discourse that viewers adored. But behind all of the pomp and sheen was Ailes’s notorious brutality and willingness to publicly assail individuals who criticized him. Not only did this thwart the standard of fair and balanced journalism, but it also
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gave way to an atmosphere of highly personal, ideological and vitriolic language that has polluted the news we consume. We tend to think that if someone doesn’t share our own stance on a topic, it’s not because they may know something that we don’t, it’s because they are wrong and probably stupid. This type of discourse sets a dangerous precedent in which objective reporting is secondary to divisive remarks and partisan commentary that undermine, rather than enhance, the public’s ability to make informed decisions about the way its democracy operates. The creation of Fox News is obviously not the only factor contributing to the transformation of news media. In the last year alone, the Supreme Court has made several rulings on particularly moral issues, such as the legality of same-sex marriage, abortion, immigrants’ rights and free speech. These decisions attempt to answer such difficult questions as: at what point are humans considered alive and how do we balance the authority of the state with the prerogatives of a woman? Who is the federal government responsible for protecting? Does restricting speech for the comfort of a community undermine the sanctity of the first amendment? When stripped of their polarizing language, these questions clearly do not have simple answers. Yet people are so quick to plant themselves on one side of an issue and never consider the legitimacy of contrasting opinions. This mentality is the reason there are still only eight Supreme Court justices. It is why Donald Trump has essentially offended his way to the top of the Republican ticket. It is why so many Americans have lost faith in a government that alleges to be of the people, for the people and by the people. Now this all seems pretty hopeless, but it’s not. Read the news. All the news. Don’t just understand what the other side thinks, understand why. Empathize. Question your own opinions. Discuss issues with people who aren’t like you, especially when they are hard to find. Be wrong. Write about it. Vote. It’ll get better. Mackenzie Karbon is a sophomore majoring in jazz performance. Her column, Here’s That Rainy Day, runs the first Thursday of each month.
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Raids, court decisions, polarizing rhetoric create tough year for immigrants
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By Israel Aragon Contributing Columnist
businessman joined a crowded presidential race about year ago and commenced his campaign by slandering undocumented immigrants. This businessman has since become the official Republican nominee, espousing a dangerous message that has resonated with millions of people. The tides are turning and it’s uncertain who will be victori-
ous in this election. The Supreme Court was recently deadlocked in the case of United States v. Texas, which effectively blocked Obama’s plan to grant legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants. U.S. immigrant officials held two major waves of deportation raids this year targeting hundreds of families. The plight of undocumented immigrants is more dreadful now than it has been in years. With neighboring countries such as Venezuela approaching economic collapse, peaking crime rates in Central America and rising irrational visa restrictions, many have been left in the lurch.
Congress has a propensity for downplaying the hard work of undocumented immigrants, many of whom perform the labor-intensive jobs of the agriculture industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Agricultural Workers Survey, 41 percent of hired crop farmworkers surveyed between 2007 and 2009 were unauthorized to work in the U.S. Without migrant workers, the country’s gross domestic product would significantly decrease and food prices would skyrocket. According to a 2015 study from the University of Cyprus and UC Davis, mass deportation of illegal immigrants in the U.S. reduces the number of jobs for natives and legal immigrants. Under Donald Trump’s proposed immigration plan, most hard-working immigrants would be sent back to their countries, placing the U.S. at risk of economic decline. Hawk-eyed pundits adore using the term “illegal immigrants� to dehumanize these men, women and children as criminals. However, papers, or lack thereof, should not be a reason for reducing an individual’s dignity. As a fellow immigrant, I prefer to see this situation in a different light. I once heard civil rights leader John Lewis speak about his life as an activist, his tenure as a congressman and his
arrests for protesting. His most recent arrest took place two years ago at Capitol Hill during a rally for immigration reform. He spoke fervently about the matter: “In my eyes, there’s no such thing as an illegal human being.� It’s safe to say that Congressman Lewis is not alone in his thinking. The nation has always been a collection of people with ancestors from different countries, backgrounds and creeds seeking opportunities they were deprived of in their home countries. Let’s not forget about our founding fathers. Alexander Hamilton was not only the subject of a Broadway musical, but he was also an immigrant from the British West Indies who built our country’s financial system. That leaves me with one sobering thought. For undocumented immigrants in the shadows, this year has been undeservingly difficult. Families have been torn apart. Regardless of party affiliation, we owe thanks to immigrants for developing our country’s infrastructure and culture. Some day hope will pierce through this country’s miasmic politics and immigrants will receive the dignity they deserve. I, like many others, hope to see that day in my lifetime. Israel Aragon is a sophomore majoring in psychology.
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Photo courtesy Magnolia Pictures GROWING CITIES, GROWING RELATIONSHIPS: Michael Barbieri stars in "Little Men." Set in Brooklyn, the film highlights the changing nature of urban communities in America.
‘Little Men’ shows love, friendship in time of gentrification By Miguel Tamayo Contributing Edge Writer
In his third film, Director Ira Sachs captures New York City in an honest, sincere light. “Little Men” begins with Brian (Greg Kinnear), a struggling actor who inherits his father’s Brooklyn home that houses a small boutique on the first floor. The store is a dress shop that is run by Lenor (Paulina García), who was close to Brian’s father and had not seen an increase in rent since she first opened shop. Brian moves his family into the home as the area is steadily gentrified. Due to financial hardship, Brian is forced to increase Lenor’s rent by three times the original amount.
The heart of the film lies in the friendship formed between the families’ sons, Tony and Jake, played by newcomers Michael Barbieri and Theo Taplitz. The two boys complement each other the way soul mates might in a romance film, as pre-adolescent friendships lend themselves to love not bound by romance. In the center of the film is a love that got away, as most of us can recall a childhood friend with whom we’ve lost contact along the way to adulthood. The cause of this lost contact in “Little Men” is gentrification and the economic stress it brings to both those trying to adapt to it and those fighting against it. Throughout the film, Sachs’ cinematographer, Óscar
Durán, beautifully captures how the Manhattan skyline dominates the Brooklyn backdrop. Barbieri and Taplitz carry the film with ease and tenderness, managing to stay on par with – if not surpass – the expert acting that both Kinnear and García bring to the screen. Sachs is subtle with drama, and while the outcome is inevitable, it still strikes the audience deeply as it follows the love and bond the two boys come to form. “Little Men” is a breath of fresh air in a disappointing summer of films about superheroes and aliens destroying earth. The drama and conflict in this film resonate more profoundly and effectively than in other films.
Sachs brings us back to a time when movies were simply about life. “Little Men” is about a love that doesn’t end with two people kissing in the rain. Instead, it’s a film where the almighty deus ex machina is nowhere present, though the audience begins to hope for a happy ending since Sachs gets viewers so invested in the characters and the story’s outcome. “Little Men” played at the University of Miami’s Cosford Cinema for a limited run that ended on Tuesday, but the film is showing at O Cinema Miami Beach on Thursday. Cosford is located in the Dooley Memorial building, and the theater regularly showcases small, intimate films that audiences wouldn’t otherwise
see on the big screen. Cosford also shows special advance screenings and free screenings of past blockbusters, like “Captain America: Civil War,” in partnership with the student-led Cinematic Arts Commission. It also hosts the annual Canes Film Festival each spring.
IF YOU GO: WHAT: Last screening of “Little Men” WHERE: O Cinema Miami Beach, 500 71st St., Miami Beach WHEN: 4 p.m. Thursday COST: $11
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By Julie Harans Editor-in-Chief
Starting this Saturday, beerfueled crowds decked out in orange and green will take over the lots outside the newly renamed Hard Rock Stadium. Tailgates are the time to let your Cane spirit run wild, but your experience can take a quick downward turn if you don’t uphold the basic necessities of being a fan. Follow these guidelines to maintaining great sportsmanship – and a good disciplinary standing. Adrian Corbo // Contributing Photographer CREATIVITY MEETS SCIENCE: The Lowe Art Museum's “The Noblest Feature: The Eye Paintings of J. McGuinness Myers” exhibition features a selection of artistic representations of diseases and conditions of the eye and will be on display until Oct. 2.
Exhibit shows medicine through artistic lens By Adrian Corbo Contributing Edge Writer
Blending abstraction, artistic form and medical illustrations, the depictions of eyes featured in the Lowe Art Museum’s current exhibition strike fascinating resemblances to common objects, such as glittering seas, the moon and a Christmas tree. Referencing Henry David Thoreau, who considered the eyes a person’s “noblest feature,” the Lowe Art Museum’s “The Noblest Feature: The Eye Paintings of J. McGuinness Myers” exhibition was put on display this March and has been extended until Oct. 2. The exhibition features a selection of artistic representations of diseases and conditions of the eye painted by J. McGuinness Myers, a medical illustrator by trade. Pieces are accompanied by brief descriptions of each disease pictured, written by Dr. Richard Forster from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, who also provided and arranged the pieces for presentation.
The pieces featured at the Lowe are part of a larger collection commissioned by University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute from 1966-68, which were not published as a complete collection until 2012. These works marked the first true departure of Myers’s work from the strictly medical and descriptive into a much more artistic form, as he had previously worked on only true-to-form medical illustrations. The exhibit is not only for those who are interested in medicine. Even in context, each of these pieces can stand alone as a work of abstract art. Outside of the medical, each piece is truly open to interpretation, with hidden meanings sure to be found by each new viewer. Myers completed the last few of these paintings before he grew fatally ill in the final months of 1968. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Janie Graulich, who works at the Lowe in Visitor Services. “In fact, a lot of people who work at the Bascom Palmer have visited recently to see this exhibit in particular.”
With monthly events open to the public, changing exhibitions and a welcoming, informative staff, the Lowe is definitely a must for new students and visitors. For more information on the latest featured exhibitions, hours or events on the calendar at the museum, visit loweartmuseum. org.
IF YOU GO: WHAT: The Noblest Feature: The Eye Paintings of J. McGuinness Myers WHERE: Lowe Art Museum 1301 Stanford Drive Coral Gables WHEN: Through Oct. 2 COST: Free for UM students, faculty and staff with valid Cane Cards, $8 for non-UM students and seniors and $12.50 for adults.
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phones are mandatory. To avoid leaving with empty pockets and a broken heart, bring a wearable bag like a fanny pack that closes well. THOU SHALT NOT POST INAPPROPRIATELY. Take a second to think about what you’re posting. Keep things PG, and overall, focus on enjoying the moment rather than flaunting it on social media. If you didn’t Snapchat the tailgate, were you really there? (The answer is yes.)
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Frost senior debuts single, donates proceeds to charity By Shellie Frai Contributing Edge Writer
Keira Moran, a singer-songwriter and a senior in the Frost School of Music, released her new single, “Bishops and Kings,” on Aug. 12. The song features guitar by Frost junior Ben Youngblood and was mixed by Brian Gross, a UM Frost School of Music alum. “Bishops and Kings” is now available on iTunes, and all proceeds go to the Combat Soldiers Recovery Fund. The Miami Hurricane sat down to talk to Keira about her single.
KEIRA MORAN: A representative of the Combat Soldiers Recovery Fund heard me perform “Bishops and Kings” and suggested I come play it for the wounded veterans at one of the hospitals in the D.C. area. I thought that was a great idea, but I wanted to take it one step further. So when I was out in L.A. this summer, I got together with some awesome artists who were willing to donate their talents for free. Now, all the proceeds of the song go directly to the wounded veterans.
KM: I think one of the most valuable things about going to college is the people you meet. I am most inspired by the students all around me at UM. The logo for the Frost school is “the future of music is here,” and it’s so true. The young people here are going to be the ones making the next generation of music.
TMH: What is the meaning behind the song? KM: When I play it, people have come up to me and have connected with it in so many different ways, which is the beauty of the song. But in a way it is about loss and sacrifice,
AFRO ROOTS WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
On the first Thursday of every month, Lowe Art Museum offers snacks and refreshments to guests during its evening event, Lowe After Hours. Museum supporters and UM faculty, staff and students can mingle while enjoying the exhibitions. The first After Hours will take place Thursday, Sept. 1 from 7-9 p.m. It is free for members and $12.50 for all non-members.
The 18th annual Afro Roots World Music Festival will feature the Chicago Afrobeat Project, Aurelio Martinez, Uma Galera and DJ Moses. This celebration of African culture is happening on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 5-10 p.m. Tickets are $15.
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KM: It was so inspiring, because you would think it would be a sad place since it houses people who are injured and have just come back from being abroad, but I was surprised to find what a positive attitude they all had. I was able to talk to the veterans and they told me about their experiences and how they felt about my music, which was truly inspiring. TMH: How would you say the Frost School of Music has helped you in your musical endeavors?
KM: We recorded the song in L.A. in the studio of Graham Edwards, a seven-time Grammy-nominated musician and winner of the ASCAP award for songwriter of the year. While I sang the vocals and played the piano, Ben Youngblood played the guitar and we found a great cellist to come in. After it was recorded, Brian Gross was able to mix it all together.
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TMH: What was it like performing this song at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center?
THE MIAMI HURRICANE: Why did you decide to donate all the proceeds of your single to this charity?
TMH: What was the process of creating the song “Bishops and Kings?”
Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer COLLABORATING CANES: Senior Keira Moran's new single, “Bishops and Kings,” debuted Aug. 12 on iTunes and featured junior Ben Youngblood on guitar. Moran is donating all of the proceeds to the Combat Soldiers Recovery Fund.
which is why people who have family members in the military can really relate to it.
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TMH: What are you working on now? KM: I am coming out with a new album this winter. It’s mostly going to be new songs that have been a work in progress since I started attending the Frost School, so I am excited for people to see what I have been working on. TMH: Where do you see yourself in the future? KM: I think I will always be a songwriter and perform live. I have spent the past couple summers working with Graham Edwards and other musicians, so you will be hearing a lot more music from me. Keira is performing at The Veranda in the new UM Patricia Louise Frost building on Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. If you can’t make it, check out her website, keiramoran.com, for more information on her music.
11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL DE CANTE FLAMENCO The Adrienne Arsht Center’s Carnival Studio Theater will feature vocalists, dancers and guitarists performing the Spanish style of music and dance during Siempre Flamenco’s Festival de Cante Flamenco. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m. Tickets are $48. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami 305-949-6722
‘DISORDER’ AT COSFORD CINEMA “Disorder” follows the story of a veteran who becomes the bodyguard for the son and wife of a wealthy businessman. His paranoia makes it difficult for him to distinguish real danger from his own mental anguish. Showtimes at Cosford run Friday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. through Thursday, Sept. 8 at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free for students with a Cane Card. Tickets are $8 for non-UM students. 5030 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables 305-284-4627
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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
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PLAYER PREPARATION: Junior tight end David Njoku (86) goes up against another player in football practice Friday morning at Greentree Practice Fields.
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Canes repairing defense following dismissals By Josh White Contributing Sports Writer
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fter last Saturday’s dismissal of redshirt junior defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad and senior linebacker Jermaine Grace, it’s back to the drawing board for Head Coach Mark Richt and the rest of the Hurricanes coaching staff. With only a few days before Miami’s home opener against FAMU on Saturday, the Canes have some big shoes to fill. Muhammad had 54 total tackles, a teamleading five sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss last season. Grace, who started every game last year at linebacker, led the team with 79 tackles as well as two sacks and six tackles for loss. “We believe in our players,” Miami Defensive Coordinator Manny Diaz said. “The other team isn’t going to start first down and 12 because we lost a couple of guys. It’s still going to be first and 10.”
Diaz is not allowing his defense to feel sorry for themselves – there is just too much on the line. “There’s not a lot of time for sympathy, you have to move on,” Diaz said. “It’s just a mentality that you have.” Now the question for the Canes: who is the next man up? The team has options to fill in for Muhammad on the defensive line, making that absence the simpler of the two to solve. Trent Harris, the 6-foot-2, 250-pound junior, is likely to get the majority of the reps opposite of starting junior defensive lineman Chad Thomas. Harris, who played in all 13 games last season, finished sixth on the team with 49 tackles and 3.5 sacks. However, Harris’ status for FAMU remains uncertain because of a hand injury suffered in practice on Tuesday. Help up front could also come from 265-pound redshirt sophomore Demetrius Jackson. Jackson saw action in seven games
last season, finishing with 11 total tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. “He’s been a really good driving force on our team in terms of faith,” Hurricanes Defensive Line Coach Craig Kuligowski said. “He does great things in the community, and he works his butt off so I hope he has a great year.” Contributions might also come from freshmen Pat Bethel and Joe Jackson. Both players are four-star defensive line prospects who excelled at the high-school level, ranked No. 111 and 182 respectively by ESPN300. “He’s very physical and he’s got great speed,” Kuligowski said of Jackson. “He’s got a lot of things that a lot of freshmen don’t have in terms of being able to handle coaching, being able to handle assignments, and he’s just really done a great job.” Filling the hole made by Grace’s departure will be slightly more difficult because the team will choose from a pool of inexperienced freshman linebackers. Freshman Shaquille Quarterman is slotted to man the middle of Manny Diaz’s 4-3 defense. Quarterman, the Florida native who stands 6 foot 1 and weighs 240 pounds, is a fourstar prospect and ranked No. 98 on ESPN300.
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Quarterman, who earned the Florida TimesUnion Defensive Player of the Year honors his senior year, amassed 412 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss, six sacks and two interceptions over his high school career. The Canes may also turn to freshmen Zach McCloud and Michael Pinckney. McCloud was a four-star prospect who ranked as the No. 172 player on ESPN300. While Pinckney, a consensus three-star prospect, totaled 85 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and eight sacks in his senior campaign. Redshirt freshman Jamie Gordinier and sophomore Charles Perry provide Miami with players who experienced being a part of the program last season. While Gordinier didn’t see any game action, Perry played in nine games and could be tested early. “Right now, no one on our team has a tackle or a sack; anything that was done in the past is irrelevant,” Diaz said. “Everybody is starting at zero.” Regardless of who fills the openings left by the dismissal of Muhammad and Grace, the Hurricanes coaching staff remains optimistic and has their eyes set on FAMU on Saturday to open the newly renovated stadium.
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Up-and-coming Canes to watch By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Sports Editor
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oing into this year’s football season, there are some names that just resonate on campus: junior quarterback Brad Kaaya, senior defensive back Corn Elder, junior running back Joseph Yearby and sophomore running back Mark Walton, for starters. This season, these Hurricanes are expected to continue, if not exceed, their high levels of performance. But, like every year, there are going to be new guys who will come on to the scene and become stars in 2016. Here are three players that are likely to have breakout seasons this year.
TRAINING CANES: Miami’s football team runs drills at Greentree Practice Fields Friday morning.
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Richt prepared to lead team this season By Cody Brown Senior Sports Writer
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ead Coach Mark Richt is no stranger to high expectations. After consistently churning out 10-win seasons and maintaining an absurd 74-percent winning percentage during his 15 seasons at Georgia, Richt was fired. The reason: he could never quite get over the hump that was SEC foe Alabama. Yes, the same Alabama team that has won four of the last seven national championships. That’s what you call high expectations. The good news for Richt and the rest of his coaching staff is that the culture here at the U is no different. High expectations come with the territory and are especially lofty this year due to a number of factors. Richt’s aforementioned coaching pedigree is the most obvious reason for high aspirations. Aside from all the wins he accumulated, Richt proved himself to be a master in player development. He sent 77 players to the NFL during his tenure at Georgia, including current stars Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions and A.J. Green of the Cincinnati Bengals. Much of Miami’s roster has been built through the fertile recruiting grounds of South Florida, and an offseason spent developing that plethora of talent should produce immediate results this fall. Starting quarterback Brad Kaaya’s continued improvement is another source
of optimism. The junior was a consistent bright spot throughout the previous two years of uncertainty and disappointment for the football program. He has compiled 6,436 yards and 47 touchdowns to only 17 interceptions in his first two seasons combined and can only improve with the experience that comes with being a thirdyear starter. Richt’s pro-style offense will fit Kaaya like a glove and should propel him to many accolades come season’s end. Quarterbacks win games in college football and the Canes have one of the nation’s best in Kaaya. Finally, the schedule sets up well for Miami and is much more manageable than in previous years. Miami should dominate their weaker opponents in the Coastal Division and will most likely be favored every week with the exception of back-to-back games against FSU and North Carolina, and a road trip to Notre Dame. It isn’t unreasonable to think that Miami could steal two of those games, as both FSU and North Carolina are dealing with quarterback uncertainties in the preseason and both of those games will be played at home. A minimum of 10 wins and an appearance in the ACC Championship Game are what every Miami fan expects to witness in the coming months. Some would argue that those are unreasonable goals to put on a first year coach trying to rebuild a program, but don’t think Richt will allow his team to be fazed by the expectations. After all, he’s more than used to them.
BRAXTON BERRIOS The 5-foot-9 junior wide receiver did not receive a ton of playing time last year. A combination of an injury early in the season and receivers in front of him in the depth chart limited his numbers. In 2015, he was mainly utilized as a punt returner. That should all change this year. With former receivers Rashawn Scott and Herb Waters gone, Berrios is likely going to be one of the top two wideout targets for quarterback Brad Kaaya. One of Berrios’s best assets is his versatility. He is a player that can line up in the slot and on the outside. After mainly playing in the slot his first two seasons, Berrios showed what he could from the outside during the annual spring game last April. He caught eight balls for 127 yards and a touchdown, showing off not only his speed and craftiness, but also his established connection with his quarterback. Between the opportunity in front of him, his talent, and a second year of experience under his belt, Berrios is bound to have a big season. When asked what the ceiling is for the team’s offense this season, Berrios sounded confident. “I don’t think there is one,” Berrios said. “I think if we do the right things, if we execute, I don’t see a ceiling.”
DAVID NJOKU When people talk about freak athletes on this Miami football team, redshirt sophomore tight end David Njoku usually comes up somewhere in the discussion. Running the 40-yard dash in just 4.49 seconds, the 6-foot-4 245-pound player is a force to be reckoned with on the field. Coming off an injury last season, he finished with 21 catches for 362 yards and a touchdown, as
well as an average of 17.2 yards per catch. Expect all those numbers to go up this season. Between having another summer to get better, a pro-style offense run by Head Coach Mark Richt and more experience with his quarterback, Njoku will be utilized even more this year. Fellow tight end Stan Dobard says the biggest difference now is that Njoku has added more to his game. “He does a lot of things well, and now he’s becoming one of the great blockers too, not just a pass-catcher so he’s coming all around,” Dobard said. “He’s a complete tight end now, so he’s going to be a star.” Due to his improved blocking ability, Njoku can now be on the field for every down if needed, giving him a great chance to have a huge season.
CHAD THOMAS After losing defensive players Al-Quadin Muhammad and Jermaine Grace, Miami is left with only three guys on defense returning from last year’s bowl game: Corn Elder, Rayshawn Jenkins and Chad Thomas. Thomas is the only one of those three who plays in the front seven. The junior defensive lineman is going to be surrounded by those with less experience than him, making him one of the de facto leaders on defense. Thomas has an abundance of talent, that has never been doubted. A five-star recruit out of Booker T. Washington High School in Miami, Thomas has still not met expectations his first two years at UM. However, according to coaches, he has been putting in the work to reach his potential. “[Thomas] is leading every drill,” Miami Defensive Line Coach Craig Kuligowski said. “You don’t have to question [him] ever.” Defensive Coordinator Manny Diaz talked about how important it is that Thomas leads this young defense. “We need them to lead with their play,” Diaz said. “If Chad fires off the ball and plays a hundred miles an hour that is the best leadership he can give us right now and then everything else will come after that.” Kuligowski continued to rave about Thomas, talking about his speed, ability to change direction and strength. Between his athletic ability, hard work put in on certain elements of his game and experience, one can only expect Thomas to finally have that big season. “I just gotta perform,” Thomas said. “I gotta do my part. All the coaches are doing their part.”
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DEAR V
Dear V, The other day, my boyfriend asked me what my ultimate fantasy is in bed. He said he wanted to know so he could plan it as a gift for me someday. I made up a lie about something simple, like using handcuffs, so I didn’t have to tell him what my fantasy actually is. He believed my fib and hasn’t brought it up since. Truth is, my biggest fantasy is a bit more experimental than toy handcuffs. I’ve always wanted to have an MMF three-way. That is, I want to have sex with two guys at once. However, I know my boyfriend well enough to know he’s the jealous type. He’d probably take that idea to heart and wonder why he wasn’t good enough on his own to satisfy me. But that’s not what’s behind it at all – he’s plenty satisfying as a oneman show. I feel guilty for lying to him. He’s always been honest to me about what he wants in the bedroom, and I’ve always put in effort to cater to what he likes. Now, he’s probably out shopping at the local sex shop, picking out fancy, golden handcuffs for me when that doesn’t even appeal to me at all. Should I tell him the truth? I’m afraid I’ll hurt his self-confidence if I tell him I want to introduce another guy to our bedroom. Sincerely, Double Trouble
UM VISIONARIES TACKLE THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS OF OUR NEW CENTURY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 • 4 P.M. Dear Double Trouble, Next time you and your boyfriend discuss what goes on between the sheets, admit to him that you told a little white lie. So what if you bruise your guy’s ego slightly? Men beg their girlfriends for threeways all the time. There’s nothing wrong with turning the tables every once in a while. If your boyfriend genuinely wants to know what you’re into, he shouldn’t judge it when you work up the courage to tell him. Besides, you’re not even the one who asked the question in the first place. Don’t ask questions you don’t really want the answer to, right? However, once you do confess, make sure you don’t peer-pressure him into doing something he’s not cool with, and don’t continually bring it up if you can tell he’s not feeling it. Sure, he’ll probably be jealous at first, but once you explain to him that it has nothing to do with his personal performance, he should calm down and get where you’re coming from. Hopefully, being honest with him will help both of you to talk more comfortably about your desires in the future. Even if you don’t end up having a personal “Sausage Party” of your own, at least you won’t have to hide behind a lie ... and you won’t end up accidentally handcuffed to your bedpost, either. -V
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TERRORISM 15 YEARS AFTER 9/11:
What the rise of the internet can tell us about the rise of ISIS When the planes hit the Twin Towers on the morning of September 11, 2001, Facebook hadn’t been invented, nor had Twitter, or WhatsApp, or the so-called “dark web.” Now, 15 years later, the internet changed the way terrorists communicate and plan, and also how terrorist plots can be unearthed, monitored, and stopped. How can the power of big data be harnessed to combat terrorism, and what will it take to get us there? Physicist Neil Johnson explains in this riveting and timely ’Cane Talk.
Neil Johnson, professor of physics at the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences
To get your free ticket, visit canetalkseptember.eventbrite.com. Look for more ’Cane Talks throughout the year at canetalks.miami.edu.
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miami.edu/calendar Thursday, September 1 Culture Pop Up! Q N t -BLFTJEF 1BUJP Want to experience all that Miami has to offer on a budget? Check out Culture Pop Up! on Thursday, September 1st from 122PM on the Lakeview Patio to check out all the affordable hot spots. There will be tons of free food, live music, and fun!
HP Patio Jams ft. Nag Champayons Q N t -BLFTJEF 1BUJP Start a new Thursday afternoon tradition with HP’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes and bring your lunch. Come out to see Nag Champayons perform live and enjoy free food from the Multicultural Student Affairs “Taste of Miami�
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Stanford Bridge at 8pm!
Friday, September 2 IFC Fall Recruitment Bid Day Q N t -BLFTJEF 1BUJP BOE 4UBHF Come to the Lakeside Patio to witness Fall Bid Day! Bid Day is the ceremony at which active fraternity brothers gather to accept new members at the end of rush, the formal recruitment process!
Cosford Cinema Presents: Disorder Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB Suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, a security guard (Matthias Schoenaerts) utilizes his training as a French special forces soldier to protect the wife (Diane Kruger) and son (ZaĂŻd ErrouguiDemonsant) of a shady Lebanese businessman.
Soccer vs. Miami (OH) Q N t $PCC 4UBEJVN Through four matches, Miami has outscored its opponents by 16 goals, 18-2. The 18 goals are a program high after the first four contests of a season. The Hurricanes return to the field Friday at 7 p.m., when they welcome Miami (OH) at Cobb Stadium.
Saturday, September 3
4BUVSEBZ 4FQUFNCFS t Q N t )BSE 3PDL 4UBEJVN The first game of the season is here! Category 5 and the Division of Athletics are proud to offer freshmen the opportunity to participate in an exciting tradition! Freshman Walk is an event that gives freshmen the opportunity to walk on the field at the stadium prior to the game. Check in is at 3:30pm at the NW Gate and the first bus will leave Stanford Circle at 2:30pm to transport all freshmen to Hard Rock Stadium! Q N t )BSE 3PDL 4UBEJVN Football season has finally arrived! Be sure to come out to the first game of the season at the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium!!! Student busses will depart from Stanford Circle beginning at 3:00pm to take students to the stadium in Miami Gardens. All students must have their Cane Cards!
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‘Canes Calendar
Football vs. Florida A&M, Freshmen Walk
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Sunday, Monday,September September45 *NO CLASS* Labor Day University Closed
HP CAC Presents- Captain America: Civil War Q N t $PTGPSE $JOFNB Team Cap or Team Iron Man? Join us at the Cosford for our first movie of the semester! Pick a side, and you can win a prize! Another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, and the Avengers are fractured into two camps, one led by Steve Rodgers and the other by Tony Stark. All the while, Cap must try and protect his old friend Bucky from both Tony and the schemes of a new villain who emerges with a plan that could shock the world!
Game Day Shirt Sales $3 All proceeds to the United Way! Available at the Wellness Center, UC Info Desk and SC Suite 206.
Sunday, September 4 Soccer vs. Florida Atlantic Q N t $PCC 4UBEJVN Come out to Cobb Stadium on Sunday as your Hurricanes take on Florida Atlantic! Miami has three shutouts already in 2016, lets support them and their continued success!
Football vs. Florida A&M
Slip ‘N Slide Kickball
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Photo portraits of University administrators, students, faculty, and staff, sharing their messages to someone or something they care about, will be taken on Thursday, September 8th from 9AM-3PM in the UC StormSurge Room. The culminating Dear World Storytelling Presentation will take place Thursday, September 8 at 7pm in the Shalala Student Center Grand Ballroom.
Slip ‘N Slide Kickball is coming to UM! Come out to the IM fields and join your fellow ‘Canes for TWO slip ‘n slide kickball fields, TWO inflatables and FREE ice cream! Grab a group of friends or make some new ones at our fun, free event.
Have an event that you would like to see posted in the ad? Please submit your information at least two weeks in advance to saso@MIAMI.EDU.
Next week...
Dear World Photo Shoot & Story Telling Event