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ASHLEY MARTINEZ // EDGE EDITOR DARING DAMES: In the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre’s latest production “The Women,” sophomores Natalie Hiluert, Kelly Murphy and Savannah Renauldi perform as Miss Trimmerback, Mary Haines and Miss Watts, respectively, Sunday night during a dress rehearsal. The play follows a group of five friends in the 1930s as they confront the obstacles of Manhattan’s upper-class society.

‘The Women’ defies gender conventions Ring Theatre production to debut all-female cast BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ EDGE EDITOR

Director Chris O’Connor is always surrounded by women. While growing up, he had four sisters, and now has two daughters of his own.

He has also spent the past several weeks in rehearsals directing an all-female cast at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. O’Connor, an acting professor at the University of Miami, is the director for “The Women,” a mid20th century play featuring 20 actresses that will open Wednesday night at the Ring. “I’ve found myself surrounded by women all my life – it’s no big deal,” he said. “I think the challenge has not been working with a lot of women. The challenge has been directing a complicated play with a lot

of characters and trying to bring out the story in that and to keep it simple, to keep it grounded and to keep it real.” “The Women” was written in 1936 by Clara Booth Luce as a biting comedy that critiques the Manhattan upper-class society of the time. Luce had worked her way into this high status in 1935 after she married Henry Robinson Luce, the publisher of Time, Life and Fortune magazines. SEE ‘WOMEN,’ PAGE 7

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Peace Corps presence at Toppel

‘DragOut’ aims to shatter stereotypes

Recruiter to advise applicants BY RILEY CLAFTON CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Students looking to enter the Peace Corps will be able to visit the Toppel Career Center for additional resources that will help them to complete their applications. A grant from the Peace Corps will fund a permanent on-campus recruiter in Toppel. This person will reach out to students and faculty about the benefits of participating in the 54-year-old service organization. Alicia Rodriguez, director of Toppel, says the recruiter will give students an edge in the application process. “This resource will be here to help people become more competitive candidates in whatever stage that they are at in the process, or wherever they are in college,” she said. Founded in 1961, the Peace Corps is an international agency that sends Americans abroad to tackle the world’s foremost challenges. Volunteers serve in areas like education, health, environment and economic

development for two years in about 64 countries. Though some may say that studying abroad in college provides a similar experience, Betty Zambrano, who recently returned from volunteering in Peru, also studied abroad as an undergraduate student. She says the Peace Corps “was nothing like this.” “It’s an opportunity to really see the world in a different way, and that will only help you in the future,” Zambrano added. “That end goal of a worldly experience can’t be duplicated in any other way.” Zambrano helped develop a college preparation campaign and a girl’s empowerment curriculum. “Just being an American gives you a role of leadership, and I had the opportunity to work with government agencies and take the lead on projects,” she said. In 2014, about 45 percent of volunteers served in Africa and 23 percent in Latin America, according to the Peace Corps’ website. About 6,818 volunteers total served in these and other areas throughout Asia, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Islands.

The University of Miami has been recognized for its involvement with the Peace Corps. In 2010, UM ranked No. 15 on the annual national rankings of top volunteer-producing schools, with 23 undergraduate alumni serving abroad in the Peace Corps. Four graduate students were also serving. UM was ranked No. 21 on the list the following year. The School of Education also offers a graduate program in community and social change that integrates the two-year Peace Corps experience into its curriculum. President Donna E. Shalala also chose to serve. Instead of going to law school, she volunteered in Iran from 1962 to 1964. “I think that for students that want to become world citizens there is no better experience,” said Shalala in a Miami Hurricane article published in 2005. “It gives you an experience at a very young age about other cultures, whether you are going on into medicine or law or anything, especially before you go to grad school or move on to your career.” Toppel is still in the process of finalizing the post and has not yet hired someone to fill the position.

Show will shed light, raise funds BY MATILDE PIANA CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Lip-syncing, dance routines and other talents will be showcased Thursday at the Rat. UPride will host its second annual “DragOut,” a drag show that aims to raise awareness about the LGBT community on campus. All proceeds from the show will be donated to the Yes Institute, an organization that strives to prevent suicide and ensure health and safety for youth through communication as well as gender and orientation education. UPride President Jacob Rudolph may be performing along with ten other students. Alongside them, Tiffany Fantasia, a wellknown drag queen, will emcee the show. Fantasia regularly performs at the Palace nightclub in South Beach.

“We’re pulling out all the stops with lighting, sound and other professional drag queens to make this year even better,” Rudolph said. “It’s going to be legendary.” Rudolph, who also performed last year, enjoys seeing people’s reactions. “My favorite part in preparaing for DragOut is that I get to let the anticipation build up for the looks on people’s faces when they see me in a dress looking hashtag flawless,” he said. Sophomore Jessica Smart attended last year’s show. “I think the drag show is a good way to raise awareness and acceptance for the LGBT community at UM in a manner that anyone can enjoy,” she said. Tickets will be on sale Feb. 17 at the Butler Center in the Student Activities Center. Students have free admission, and all other guests are asked to donate $20 toward UPride. This year, VIP tickets will also be available for $10, where buyers are offered special seating and a wait staff to serve them drinks.

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Flash Mob spreads love VALENTINE’S DAY TREAT: Senior Diana Khromova (left), Senior Kamila Orlova (center), and Senior Zachary Finley (right) take part in a Boogie Woogie flash mob dance to unite students in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Friday at the Student Activities Center patio. Khromova, a member of the Russian and Eastern European Club, organized the event after being inspired by a friend’s iPhone playlist of Russian songs. “We believe that this 10-minute fun and relaxation is a great thing all students can receive as a Valentine’s present from their fellow students that put this together,” said Orlova, the Student Government senator for the Council on International Student Organizations (COISO).

Keep up with the latest on Student Government spring elections at themiamihurricane.com. View the poll to see which ticket is leading. MARWAN ALENEZI // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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Pike’s return may prompt housing debate Beta fraternity to lease former Pike house BY ERIKA GLASS MANAGING NEWS EDITOR

An official Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) fraternity house was under construction while the group was suspended for violating university standards in 2013. Located on 5800 San Amaro Drive near the University Village apartments, the property is completed and will be leased to the Beta Theta Pi (Beta) fraternity. Two weeks ago, the Division of Student Affairs sent an email to all students regarding Pike’s suspension. The fraternity is supposed to return to campus in 2017, but recent allegations that they are continuing to operate as an underground organization have put them under hot water with administration. The message, which focused on the group’s status as a Greek organization, also stated that the house built on San Amaro Drive is not owned by the university. “This is not a UM owned or operated property and there is no full-time, professional, or graduate UM-affiliated staff providing oversight of the property,” the email stated. But because the house is on San Amaro Drive, it is part of the extended campus area. In 2010, a zoning ordinance reassigned all properties on San Amaro Drive from single family residences (SFR) to a university campus district (UCD).

However, this does not mean that the house falls under the jurisdiction of UM Police. “Violations or crimes reported at the property will fall under the jurisdiction of the Coral Gables Police Department,” the email added. “Currently enrolled students residing in the property would also be subject to the UM student code of conduct.” Likewise, Justin A. Buck, executive vice president and CEO of Pike, said that the house is not owned by their national headquarters. “Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity does not own the property at 5800 San Amaro Drive,” he wrote in an email statement. It is, however, owned by a company called West Range Coral Gables LLC, whose corporate officers include Pike alumni. Buck also said that those alumni have maintained contact with the fraternity to execute projects at the house. According to Buck, Pike nationals have owned the property since the 50s. Around 2008 to 2009, the previous house was demolished and Pi Kappa Alpha Holding Corporation sold the land to the company that owns it today. The renovated house has been available for rent to UM students this semester. According to Beta President Jack Miya, whose fraternity will be leasing the house starting next semester, the group has been occupying a floor in the house this semester as well. “In order to ensure that we would be able to sign the long-term lease, we had to sign a first lease for this semester where we have a floor in the house,” he said. “That was kind

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of a good faith on our end to let them know that we plan on filling the house to our own capacity.” Though there are still apartments available for students to rent, the house will be turned over to Beta on July 1. “It’ll be the Beta Theta Pi house. We even have letters on the house; it’ll be fully our own,” Miya said. Beta’s long-term lease will extend to 2017, when Pike will be eligible to petition to return to campus. As far as Pike’s plan for the property if the fraternity is not reinstated, Buck said that it’s a decision that will have to be made come 2017 or thereafter. “There are a lot of variables between now and then that we don’t have the answers to,” he said. According to an article published in The Miami Hurricane, Pike’s Chief Real Estate Officer Dan Corah said the house will not be automatically given to the re-established Pike chapter, even if they do return to campus. Corah said that new members will have to take the time to “establish themselves and get organized” before they are allowed to take control of the house. “We like to make sure that a new group is capable of handling the responsibility of a house,” he said. “It’s not an automatic thing.” As for Beta’s role during the possible transition, Miya says that there may be a possibility of renewing their lease if Pike is not able to return.

SUNSMART 5K RUN AND WALK The sixth annual SunSmart 5K Run and Walk, created and hosted by University of Miami medical students, will be raising money to support skin cancer research and heart health. The non-profit event will feature free skin cancer screenings from UM dermatologists. All proceeds will go toward skin cancer research and Team for Life, a program that places automated external defibrillators throughout the Miami area. Registration includes a timer, a Tshirt, food, giveaways, prizes, medals and parking. The 5K Run and Walk will start at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Crandon Park, located at 6747 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, Fla. To register, visit sunsmart5k.com.

BESMOKEFREE The University of Miami’s awardwinning BeSmokeFree program is offering free group classes for those interested in quitting smoking. Group classes are led by a certified tobacco treatment specialist to provide the support and tools necessary to become tobacco free. The six-week interval classes will begin sessions on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Coral Gables campus, and Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Miller School of Medicine campus. Sponsored by the Area Health Education Center’s Tobacco Program, classes are available to UM employees, students and the community. For a complete schedule and more information, visit http://Miami.edu/besmokefree or contact Mohammad Asad at MAsad@ med.miami.edu.

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HALLEE MELTZER // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR BETA BUYOUT: The Pi Kappa Alpha house houses some members of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and other students.

“When the lease is up, we’ll see how Pike is,” he said. “Personally, I don’t think they’ll be back, but we’ll talk about extending that lease if everything goes right.” According to Miya, Beta nationals do not actively fund houses for their chapters. Along with the fact that there is little area surrounding campus, the fraternity was not able to get a house sooner. “Everyone’s really excited about finally getting a chapter house,” he said. “That’s something we’ve never experienced before so all the guys are super stoked to be living in a house together.”

HORIZONS APPLICATION Horizons, a pre-orientation program for incoming African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American students, is accepting applications for counselors. The program assists new multicultural students in their transition to the University of Miami. Counselors will assist with the execution of the event, attend the Horizons Counselor meet and greet and a training. The pre-orientation program will be on Friday, Aug. 21. Applications are due at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Multicultural Student Affairs office in Rhodes House 37-A. To apply, visit http://miami. edu/msa or call 305-284-2855. Alina Zerpa can be e-mailed at azerpa@themiamihurricane.com.

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FunDay returns with space-themed entertainment Service event pairs campus with special-needs people BY ISABELLA CUETO STAFF WRITER

More than 450 people with mental or physical handicaps visited the University of Miami on Saturday for a space-themed FunDay - the longest standing service day at UM, partnering students with people with special needs. In its 32nd year, FunDay featured carnival-style games, food, craft tables, dance performances and a petting zoo for visitors and UM students to enjoy. The event began at 9:30 a.m. with the Hurricane cheerleaders on stage wearing pink bows and shaking pompoms in honor of Valentine’s Day. Patricia Whitely, vice president for Student Affairs, welcomed the participants next to her own “buddy” for the day, a young girl named “Lexi.” Volunteers and visitors dispersed throughout the Rock and the green in front of Richter Library to start the fun of FunDay. One table along the way was the music therapy booth, where instruments like ukuleles, maracas and tambourines were ready to be used. Music therapy is a form of counseling used to help individuals communicate and meet physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs. Genevieve Scott, a guitar player, singer and music therapy major, danced around in the center of a semicircle and led partici-

MARWAN ALENEZI // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER FUNDAY FUN: During Saturday’s FunDay, sophomore Connor Quinn volunteered to sit in the dunk tank as part of Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s contribution. FunDay is the longest standing service day at the University of Miami, where special-needs citizens from the Miami area are paired up with students to play games on campus.

pants in songs such as Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon.” According to Scott, the music therapy group is a long-standing tradition at FunDay. “We’ve been doing it for years,” she said. “It’s a favorite.” In a slightly more wild section of the green, llamas cohabited with baby ducks and two squealing pigs. The petting zoo

was a favorite among guests, who could go inside and feed the animals. Scott Dorfman, a person with a disability from Wayside Baptist Church in Miami, watched the animals with his two partners for the day - junior Mira Kawash and senior Hyelim Chang. Although Kawash and Chang were participating in the event for the first time, Dorfman said he could not even remember how many times he had been to FunDay. Dorfman took a moment in front of the petting zoo to tell his companions about his girlfriend. For Chang, a psychology major, spending the day with a buddy disspelled misconceptions about people with special needs. “They’re not different at all,” Chang said. “You would think that they are just so extremely different than you, from the ‘normal,’ but they’re not. They’re just so sweet and so caring and so fun.” Freshman Coleman Cummins, a philosophy major and brother of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, interacted with FunDay attendees while serving cookies. “I mean, who doesn’t like cookies?” Cummins said. “I think it’s a really cool experience for both the buddies and the students who participate because we’re exposed to something we wouldn’t necessarily be exposed to, and same for the buddies as well.” To read more about FunDay, visit themiamihurricane.com.

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‘For U’ has stronger platform, experience Voting for Student Government (SG) elections begins Monday. Two tickets are competing for the top positions of president, vice president and treasurer. Although both tickets offer diverse platforms, The Miami Hurricane endorses the “For U” ticket – the team is knowledgeable about campus and SG, represents a wide array of student organizations and interests, and provides innovative short and long-term initiatives. “For U” encompasses students from all corners of campus. The presidential and vice presidential candidates are involved with Greek life. The treasurer candidate is a part of the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC), and chairs Canes Night Live, one of the largest programming boards on campus. All three have also worked together outside of SG as leaders in Homecoming and Canes After Dark. While “Upgrade” has an equally diverse set of qualified candidates, they lack

the experience within SG to implement their initiatives. The ticket is also running on some platforms that are already in the works. For example, an on-campus Redbox is an idea that has been discussed since 2012. A large part of the “Upgrade” platform emphasizes technology as well. The ticket hopes to develop a QR code as a supplement to Canecards so students can access facilities like the dorms and the library if they lose their physical card. “Upgrade” also wants to create a sustainable picnic table to charge phones and laptops. Though a QR code and handy chargers are always welcome, they should not carry a significant weight of “Upgrade’s” goals. The ticket lacks one or two strong long-term plans that will be picked up by future SG administrations and will have a more permanent impact for future generations. On the other hand, “For U” plans to establish gender-neutral bathrooms and more 24/7 food options. These ideas are

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‘Valuentine’s Day’ helps ballers on a budget an, is Valentine’s Day expensive? I’ve had to cut back so much that, instead of purchasing a new rug this semester, I just sewed a quilt with all my free Orientation shirts from freshman year. After dropping a fat wad DANNY NEW HUMOR on flowers for all the ladies COLUMNIST who swiped right on Tinder, I set out to promote a new romantic occasion to save moolah next year: Valuetines Day. Fun fact: Wal-Mart drops their candy prices 50% the following morning, and CVS will do the same within a week. So, why don’t we all just celebrate romance the day after, instead? “We don’t actually make a profit off Valentine’s Day,” said Janella Alfonso of Flowers of Pouparina. “The day after, most of our leftovers are given away to customers we haven’t seen in a while.”

Therefore, I could just procure a few lilies here and there throughout the year, and then reap the rewards February 15th. But before I started planning that, I had to ensure the same campus amenities would be provided for this joyous event. After music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha burst into a lecture Thursday to sing “Isn’t She Lovely?” to a 40-year-old male, I spoke with lead crooner Tommy Iglesias to see if his harmonious bunch would serenade valentines for lower prices the following week. “We’d sure save a whole lotta money on roses,” he said. “I’d consider it.” Now that I had my answer on appropriate accessories, it was time to figure out it if people would actually prefer the influx of them the following day. “For being single, the day after is definitely way better,” said junior P.P. (she was too embarrassed to give me her real name). “This year, all I got was a rose and a bag of condoms from my friend … oh wait, hey, they’re banana flavored!” Fortunately, things turned around for P.P. when she and her friend Mimi both realized they could go see “Fifty Shades of Grey” together and

that they were both mad there were “only 20 minutes of sex in the movie.” I’m a matchmaker? Good news: Clearly single women would enjoy my holiday. Single men? “Well, s***!” said sophomore David Ocampo. “If I had a girlfriend, my wallet would be saying, ‘Sunday Bro!’” Well, I had the singles’ vote. However, every couple I found just told me they didn’t care about Valentine’s Day – it’s just an evening for a movie and takeout. After all this research, maybe Valuetine’s Day should just be an opportunity for single people to eat their feelings for cheap. Though, after my discussion with Ocampo, the lonely army may be depleting rapidly with my pristine matchmaking skills. “ ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ is where I can find all the single ladies and say, ‘Hi, I’m available,’” he said. Hopefully Ocampo likes bananas. Danny New is a sophomore majoring in broadcast journalism. As The Miami Hurricane’s humor columnist, he runs “The Maturity Column” once a week. February 16 - February 18, 2015

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‘Spit-balled’ odds, thoughts on next university president ith President Donna E. Shalala’s last semester underway, the search for her replacement raises many questions in the minds of PATRICK students: What exQUINLAN actly does a college STAFF president do? COLUMNIST Who’s next? Will the president sack Al Golden, get rid of Chartwells and give me automatic A’s? Fortunately for the curious, I’ve done some research to guide those left in the dark about who our next leader will be. And because it’s almost March Madness, I’m giving my thoughts in odds. First, a caveat. These are completely spit-balled projections and should be treated as such. The real search is secret, because any strong and employed candidate obviously can’t openly say they’re considering leaving to become president of UM. Second, the role of the new president. In brief, the president will be responsible for raising lots of money and hiring qualified people for research and medicine. Everything else, including athletics and undergraduate student life, will follow from that. That said, here are my odds and thoughts on each. 1. Some provost or dean you’ve never heard of, 1:1. Shalala’s fresh out of President Clinton’s administration was a high-profile choice. Most similar college presidents at nonprofit research universities are not. Academic administrators understand how to navigate bureaucracy, usually with the essential bonus of teaching experience. Shalala herself was chancellor at Wisconsin-Madison in the 1990s. 2. Pascal Goldschmidt, dean of Miller School of Medicine, 1:10. Head of the Miller School of Medicine? Check. Understands STEM research? Check. Young age, but great touch-of-gray hair? Check and check. Goldschmidt’s main likely drawback: a faculty protest against profitdriven actions at Miller in 2012-13,

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might actually be a bonus in a gig focused on money-raising. 3. Roni Avissar, dean of RSMAS, 1:20. Like Dean Goldschmidt, Dean Avissar is a media-friendly, young STEM-focused administrator from within the university. Like Goldschmidt, Avissar has an international background, which is good for a globally ambitious school. RSMAS isn’t on the bureaucratic scale of UHealth, so Goldschmidt gets the edge in the odds. 4. Steven Chu, former secretary of Energy, 1:40. Chu, a Nobel Laureate in Physics and former director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, just left the Obama Cabinet. While there, he was focused on carbon reduction strategies, a nice fit within the university’s research. Plus, UM did well the last time we picked a cabinet official, right? 5. Alan Krueger, Princeton labor economist, 1:75. Krueger just finished a stint as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers and is one of the top 50-cited economists in the world. He doesn’t have the administrative experience, which is likely his biggest drawback. However, after Chu, Krueger is one of the top big policymakers who might be open to an offer. 6. Daniel Barry, MD ’82, former astronaut, 1:100. Balanced academic background in biotech and robotic engineering, and an alumnus to boot. Plus, he was in space. His post-NASA career includes a stint on the show “Survivor” and administrative experience at the start-up school Singularity University. Those both may be too far out in left field for UM’s tastes. 7. Gloria Estefan, BA ’79, Singer, 1:1000. Ms. Estefan has experience in the university’s board of trustees. And while a student here, she was almost recruited to spy for the CIA, which was cool. 8. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, BGS ’95, professionally strong person. 1:1,000,000. My personal vote. Patrick Quinlan is a junior majoring in international studies and political science.

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Play relevant to modern-day college audiences ‘WOMEN’ FROM COVER

Luce’s influence extended beyond her Broadway shows, as she went on to serve as a Connecticut congresswoman and became the first female appointed to an ambassador position abroad in Italy, where she worked for three years. Her life experience set the stage for her script. “The show really is about a woman, the lead character Mary Haines, who’s faced with a crisis in her life and she’s in a world that is run by men and how she navigates that and how she navigates the part of society that really has a microscope on it,” O’Connor said. In the theatre, having an all-female cast is unusual because productions typically offer more male than female roles. Although men are part of the world of the play and are often referenced, a male actor never appears on stage. “I was a little nervous truthfully, just because it’s a lot of estrogen and just like who knows the kinds of tensions there will be and all of that, but I had a great time,” said junior Rachel Eddy, who plays Peggy Day. “Actually it was kind of soothing because I don’t know, you don’t have to put on any masks for a guy. You can come in your pajamas and nobody cares. We’re all very understanding of each other.” To prepare for the show, the cast spent a week sitting at a table reading and discussing the play. O’Connor discovered the college actors connected with how the women in the play treated each other. The cast recognized how people can be catty and mean to one another and how they can also be supportive and loyal. “That kind of the dynamic of the play is this loyalty, betrayal and all these sorts of

things,” O’Connor said. “Even though it’s a play in the ‘30s, I think it’s got some universal truth, even to a college audience of this era.” O’Connor is hoping this will bring in more college students and general audience members by changing the set up of the theater. He has brought back the classic theater in the round set up, from which the “ring” in the theater’s name is based. This arrangement places the actors in the middle of the theater with the seats surrounding the stage. It also allows more seating, which will hopefully bring in more ticket sales, according to O’Connor. This is the first time in the 2014-15 season that the stage has been set up this way. According to sophomore Rachel Bonet, who plays the Countess, this added additional challenges to the show. “The ring is interesting because there’s people everywhere you look,” Bonet said. “You have to really enunciate and have really good diction and speak with a lot of support so that these people can hear you when they can’t even see you, can’t see what you’re doing, can’t see who you’re talking to.” Despite its challenges, O’Connor feels the play has a lot of activity and stage business that will make audiences feel they are in the room with the characters. These moments among the women explore themes like marriage, cattiness, and the portrayal of an affair, where the blame is usually placed on the other woman, rather than the male in the relationship. Despite being set in a different time period, Eddy was surprised at how relevant the play remains. “Even though there’s been feminist movements since that time, we don’t really think of the man as the center of the household necessarily anymore, but there’s still a lot of that

ASHLEY MARTINEZ // EDGE EDITOR STEAMY SITUATION: Sophomore Madelyn Paquette, senior Blair Brownstein, and junior Rachel Eddy react to a rude exercise instructor during their time at the spa and aerobics center at a dress rehearsal Sunday. The show will run through Feb. 28.

remains,” Eddy said. “Men tend to be more dominant, I feel, and so it’s interesting that I think girls still put their men on a pedestal … so it picks up on a lot of things that are still wrong with our society, like little subtleties.” Beyond the overarching themes, the play is peppered with witty lines – something Eddy hopes the audience will find just as entertaining as the drama. “You can laugh at this kind of gossip and you don’t have to be involved in it,” Eddy said.

IF YOU GO WHERE: Jerry Herman Ring Theatre WHEN: 8 p.m. Wednesday COST: $10 for students, $25 regular admission The show is free for students on “Totally Tuesday” Feb. 24.

Celebrating Mardi Gras in South Florida BY JACKIE YANG CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday” in French, derives its name from the rich, fatty foods that are traditionally consumed on the holiday of indulgence, revelry and occasional debauchery. As the last hurrah before the asceticism of the religious holiday Lent, Mardi Gras is characterized by opulent parades, masked party-goers and overall public mischief. For local

revelers and jesters, Miami offers a smattering of opportunities to celebrate. SHUCK-N-DIVE CAJUN CAFE Shuck-n-Dive Cajun Cafe will host its 17th annual Mardi Gras celebration Tuesday evening. Stop by from noon to midnight for some cajun classics, such as fresh oysters, fried green tomatoes, shrimp-n-grits, crawfish boil, and boudin sausage. Shuck-n-Dive is located at 650 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33304.

MARY BRICKELL VILLAGE Featuring stilt walkers, drummers, dancers, unicyclists and live blues, this downtown celebration lasts from 6 to 11 p.m on Tuesday. Mary Brickell Village is located at 901 S Miami Avenue, Miami, Fla. 33130. THE FISH HOUSE The Fish House, a casual dining seafood restaurant, will host a Mardi Gras celebration featuring live jazz blues music and food. The festivities begin 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fish February 16 - February 18, 2015

House is located at 10000 SW 56th St. Kendall, Fla., 33165. KARAOKE AT THE BLUE MARTINI This 21-and-over venue at will feature its weekly karaoke night at 10 p.m. Monday evening with a Mardi Gras twist. Guests are encouraged to dress in costumes and masks. Blue Martini is located at 8405 Mills Drive, Kendall, Fla. 33183.

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‘McFarland, USA’ captures the American Dream BY EMILY DABAU ONLINE NEWS EDITOR

In Disney’s latest film “McFarland, USA,” an unlikely team of seven runners from an economically challenged farm town becomes a championship cross-country team. Premiering Friday, the film is based on the 1987 true story of Jim White, the P.E. teacher who assembles and coaches a cross-country team in a predominantly Latino high school in McFarland, CA. White turns the team into a track-andfield dynasty that forever changes the workingclass community of McFarland. Kevin Costner plays the role of White and stars alongside Maria Bello, Morgan Saylor and Martha Higareda. The film also cast people from the community, with three locals from the McFarland area starring as runners on the team: Sergio Avelar, Michael Aguero and Ramiro Rodriguez. “It means an awful lot to the community of McFarland, myself included,” said Coster during a conference call with student media. The film also explores the socioeconomic and cultural challenges the Latino families faced. The teenagers juggle their lives on the track-andfield team while helping their families provide food on the table.

White hopes the journey of the student crosscountry team will resonate with the audience. “It is really, really true to life hardships that the kids have to go through working in the fields,” White said. “That is so, so important to understand what they’re really going through. And then to come back and have a successful life that they’re having.” White’s passion for coaching and his influential quality as a leader is what Costner hopes the audience will grasp. “There’s a quiet dignity to him [White],” said Costner. “I think he is quintessentially what you see is what you get. And I thought to try to make no more of that other than the passion that he had to have burning deep inside him every day when he went to coach these kids. He’s an educator.” The message Costner hopes viewers will take from the movie is an understanding of those families who want to achieve the American Dream. “At it’s very core, this is not a movie about running,” Costner said. “It’s not about cross country. This movie is really about the American Dream, and the American Dream in McFarland is alive and well. There’s nothing more American than a parent trying to make their life better for their children.”

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Quench your thirst: the best bars in town Gramps 176 NW 24th St

BY MARWAN ALENEZI CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Forget an address, Gramps is located by the building with a massive Grim Reaper clutching a flamingo painted on it. You can’t miss it, and you shouldn’t miss out on it, either. The X factor here is the string of cool, random events. On “TWO’SDAYS” they offer $2 beers from midnight till last call. Before that comes a game of trivia, where the winners receive $50 bar tab. Every second Thursday of the month, they host “Nerd Nite,” a few hours devoted to people sharing intellectual thoughts and conversations over drinks. The music is just as diverse as the events, from live rock to vinyl-spinning DJ’s on both the indoor and outdoor stages.

Though the Rat serves beer by the lake and under the shade of palm trees, residents know that it doesn’t even scratch the surface of the multitude of bars in Miami. Here are some cool places to enjoy the poison of your choice. And, obviously, they're all not just at the Grove. MARWAN ALENEZI // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER DRINK UP: Sharkeys Beer & Wine, at Bayside Marketplace, offers a wide selection of local and craft brews.

Mojito Bar Bayside Marketplace 401 Biscayne Blvd You’ll probably hear their congas before you find the place. These guys take mojitos very seriously. Although the bar only has a little space, patrons here never say no to dancing. It flaunts a strictly Latin zest, making a delicious mojito taste even better, especially when you ask for a large (which is massive). If you’re really feeling it, the drinks pair well with a cigar from their small selection. Order a 32-ounce mega mojito and you get to keep the big LED light-up glass – if you remember to take it, that is.

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Better Days 500 Brickell Building

The Corner 1035 N Miami Ave

This laid-back spot in Brickell is a prime place to go out and drink without spending the neighborhood’s prices. Although the drink selection leaves much to be desired, the place has a lot more going for it. To complement its relaxed atmosphere, Better Days has a pool table by the bar, a popcorn machine and a giant JENGA table, which you’ll find it by the couches and the TV that plays classic movies. Genius. They’ve also recently gotten a few of University of Miami’s DJ’s spinning on some Thursday nights. It’s a great, unpretentious atmosphere perfect for a quiet – but never too quiet – night out.

A night owl would realize that this place is just a few steps away from clubs Space, Therapy and Eleven. The location adds to the eccentricity of the place. An endless selection of nuanced drinks mixed with passion and served with weekly live jazz performances makes this cocktail bar unique even without its fancy address. To top it off, it offers a distinctive array of snacks and grilled sandwiches in a kitchen that closes just before last call.

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Score of Hurricanes Baseball win over Rutgers Sunday to close out series

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Hurricanes open season with solid victories Players push forward, keep strong energy BY VICTORIA HERNANDEZ SENIOR SPORTS WRITER

Spring is almost here, but the Miami Hurricanes are bringing the heat early. With a new ball and plenty of new faces, they made a statement by sweeping the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to open the season. Freshman outfielder Carl Chester was given the leadoff position in the batting order. Other freshmen to see action included Justin Smith, Peter Crocitto and Michael Mediavilla. Because Miami had so many large leads, Coach Jim Morris was free to give these players experience. On Friday night, Miami (4-0) won 5-2. After being tied through eight innings, Johnny Ruiz and Chester each had a major hit that put the Hurricanes ahead. Chester’s double was his first collegiate career hit. “I didn’t think we played as well as we could play in really any phase of the game,” Morris said. “But the biggest thing was we came back and we got it done when our backs were against the wall.” Starting pitcher Andrew Suarez, who decided to return after being drafted in the second round by the Washington Nationals, got the win in five innings. But he wasn’t too happy with his performance, allowing eight hits and two runs. “I didn’t have my stuff today,” he said. Miami won both games of the Saturday double header 9-5, 9-3. In the first game, Rutgers (0-4) scored in the first inning on a two-run homer from Tom Marcinczyk. Hurricanes junior pitcher Thomas Woodrey was a little shaken. This was his first start since freshman year. “It was definitely a lot more mentally exhausting than I remember,” Woodrey said. “It goes by a lot slower than you would think, but it was good.”

MATTHEW TRABOLD // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER TRIPLE THREAT: Junior third baseman David Thompson rounds first base in a first inning triple Saturday night at Mark Light Field, in the third game versus Rutgers. Canes beat Rutgers 9-3, holding onto their ninth rank in the country.

Miami came back with a big hit from Zack Collins in the second inning and had a three-run fourth inning. In the evening, Miami struck first with two runs to start. They continued to score, garnering a 6-0 lead. Then, Rutgers threatened Miami, scoring three runs with two outs in the eighth. Miami went through three pitchers trying to contain the Scarlet Knights. The Hurricanes then answered with three runs of their own to close the inning. Enrique Sosa got the win in his first career start, pitching a career-high 10 strikeouts in five innings.

To close the series, Miami won 254, led by a monster fourth inning where they scored 12 runs. David Thompson and Malik Rosier each had a home run. Rosier, a freshman, also had a single. George Iskenderian went 4-of-4. He also went 2-of-4 with three RBI in the third game. Derik Beauprez got the win, coming in to relieve starter Danny Garcia after three innings. He retired the first three batters he faced. The Hurricanes will play on Wednesday at home against FAU, then travel to Gainesville for a weekend series against Florida. February 16 - February 18, 2015

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Flat seam ball becomes game changer

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OLD RAISED SEAM

NEW FLAT SEAM

The Miami Hurricanes track and field team finished the 2015 Tyson Invitational Saturday in Fayetteville, Ar. Sophomore Gian Piero Ragonesi finished eighth in the men’s shot topping his personal-best with 17.68m ranking second in UM history. The women’s 4x400m relay team ran for a seventh place finish with a time of 3:35.36. Miami will return to the track for the ACC Indoor Championships in Blacksburg,Va., Feb. 27-28.

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Redesign reaction to NCAA bat regulations BY WILLIAM RIGGIN STAFF WRITER

As the University of Miami Hurricanes baseball team faced Rutgers University on Friday night in the season debut for both teams, a new type of baseball got its first action of the season. The ball, which is unchanged in structure and composition but has a flatter seam, took just an inning before it made an impact on the game. Rutgers first baseman Joe D’Annunzio drove a pitch to right field and the ball just snuck over the glove of UM Right Fielder Willie Abreu, clearing the wall by a matter of inches. The lowered seams were expected to increase power, and D’Annunzio’s first career homerun in his 124th career game provided evidence of the new ball’s impact. “The ball is going like 20, 30 feet further which makes a difference because a warning track ball is now a homerun,” said UM Head Coach Jim Morris at the team’s media day on Tuesday. “And that’s good, you know, it got to the point where you couldn’t hit one out.” When the NCAA implemented new regulations for the bats used by Division 1 teams in 2011, the goal was to protect fielders and pitchers especially from being struck by balls off the bat. The regulations brought about a major side effect; power in college baseball dropped drastically. For the University of Miami Hurricanes, that meant going from 106 homeruns as a team in 2011, to an average of just 28 homeruns the next three seasons. Researchers at Washington State University’s Sports Science Laboratory had been looking into the impact of lowering the seams since a coach suggested the change about 2 years ago. Lab Director Dr. Lloyd Smith said a coach brought up the idea of lowering the seams to be more like professional baseballs two years ago, when most people didn’t even know their was such a difference in seam heights at the different levels. “The thinking was that if you were to flatten the seam then the ball would have less drag and it would go out a little further,” Dr. Smith said. “This was appealing to the NCAA because by only working with the seam height, the speed of the ball hit off the bat wouldn’t change. So, if you were con10

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cerned about players having time to react to the ball, changing the seam height wouldn’t affect them, but then it would allow the ball to go a little further.” The laboratory did the research for the NCAA on the regulations for bats that went into place in 2011, and the NCAA was pleased with the effect those regulations had. According to Dr. Smith, the lowered seams will only affect how far the ball will carry on long fly balls. He said it’s about a 15-20 foot difference, and the difference becomes noticeable the farther the ball is hit. Line drives off of the bat won’t be noticeably effected. “The difference (in seam height) is amazingly small; it’s only about 5 thousandths of an inch,” Dr. Smith said. “It’s pretty amazing that your finger and eye are that sensitive that you can feel that small of a difference in how height the seam is, and for that small a difference in the seam height, that it has a measurable affect on how for the ball goes.” UM Associate Head Coach Gino DiMare thinks college baseball needed the change to bring more excitement back into the game. “I think they went a little overboard in changing the bats and it took away a lot of the runs, and I think the (College) World Series showed that, especially to the rest of the country that maybe doesn’t watch college baseball as much,” said DiMare. “People are tired of watching 1-0 and 2-1 games… they wanted to get a little more runs in the game, a little more excitement.” As for the pitchers, Dr. Smith said they had some coaches use the new balls with their pitchers during their research and didn’t get any complaints. UM Pitching Coach J.D. Arteaga said that, to his surprise, there wasn’t a major difference for his pitchers when they threw off-speed pitches, which can be affected by seam height. “Keep the ball down, less fly balls more ground balls,” Arteaga said when asked whether the new balls would affect their approach. “You know, we’re not going to change our philosophy. We’re still going to pitch to contact and pitch inside. And try to force the issue to make the hitters put the ball into play as early as possible in at-bats.” For a team that ranked 95th in the nation in home runs with just 25th, and lost its second best producer, Dale Carey, in the category to the MLB draft, the new baseball should help reconcile their power problems.

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On a dual weekend with two competitions against different schools, the Miami Hurricanes men’s tennis team split 1-1 at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. The No. 71 team ﬁnished Friday the day with a 7-0 victory over Kennesaw State. The Canes won all six singles matches and two doubles matches. The next day the Canes fell 4-3 to No. 48 Pepperdine.The Canes will host BethuneCookman in a doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. and again at 4 p.m.

MEN’S BASKETBALL The Miami men’s basketball game at Boston College scheduled for Sunday night has been postponed to Monday at 3 p.m. due to inclement weather and travel conditions in the northeast. The game will be televised on ESPNU. Courtney Fiorini may be emailed at sports@themiamihurricane.com.

NAGASHREYA CHIDARALA // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER SHOW SUPPORT: At Sunday’s game against Georgia Tech, sophomore guard Adrienne Motley and the women’s basketball team wore pink, part of the Play 4Kay game supporting breast cancer awareness.

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V, DEAR V

My girlfriend and I have been dating for a little over a year and things are great, but she thinks we should spice things up in the bedroom. She’s mentioned introducing a little bit of roleplay or something like that, but I’m just not sure. What’s a guy to do to keep it interesting in the sheets? Signed, What’s Wrong With Just Missionary? Dear Guy Who Always Orders Vanilla Ice Cream,

Mix up the flavors in the bedroom

No one wants to ride the same roller coaster over and over again. Every relationship hits the point where you need to mix it up. Luckily, V has got just the list of options for you.

First, let’s cross off all the bad ideas. You may think handcuffs or a naughty school girl outfit sound like a good idea. Trust me, they’re not. Don’t go putting on nothing but a g-string and a black bow tie. You may think you’re Magic Mike, but rest assured: you are no Channing Tatum. Far better choices involve playing into what turns your girlfriend on. She has some fetish she’s been dying to explore – she’s just too embarrassed to ask. Maybe she’s really into furry play. Y’know, putting on an animal costume and going at it ‘til you both are howling wolves. If you ask, she might be up to having you dress up like a lion so she can ride you like Katy Perry. Or maybe she can dress up like Left Shark. Just be sure she leaves the razor sharp teeth at home – ouch. If role play is what she’s suggesting, though, then it’s what you should at least be giving some consideration to. You could play the professor and she the student who need some extra credit, but

that grows old quickly. Try instead fantasies like the RA busting up a party, the trackerjacker who is dying to sting Peeta, or the SG candidate who will do anything for a vote. Use your imagination and have fun with it. It’s not about anything physical as much as it is the thrill of something new. Do what Ross and Rachel did in season 3 of “Friends,” and communicate. Ross told Rachel how badly he wanted to see her in the Princess Leia metal bikini and Rachel got to rock a bangin’ outfit. Really, there’s no reason to not be open to trying something new. Step out of your comfort zone and get a pint of Phish Food instead of the more traditional Half-Baked. Trust me, Ben & Jerry’s knew what they were doing when they created that flavor. It’s definitely not vanilla. V

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Please join us for

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Dr. JOHN C. LENNOX Saturday, February 21, 2015 10:00 AM at The University of Miami Faculty Club 1530 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146

Everyone in attendance will receive a copy of GOD’S UNDERTAKER: Has Science Buried God? by John C. Lennox

JOHN C. LENNOX, MA MMath MA (Bioethics) PhD DPhil DSc, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions including the Said Business School, Wycliffe Hall and the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, as well as also being a Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum. He has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity and he has also participated in a number of televised debates with some of the world’s leading atheist thinkers.