The Miami Hurricane: October 30, 2018

Vol. 96, Issue 10 | October 30 - November 5, 2018

Pittsburgh shooting: trend of hate continues OPINION // Page 5

Scary movies to watch on Halloween EDGE // Page 6

Sexy and spooky Halloween costUMes V’S TAKE // Page 14

GET ON BOARD Days before the midterm elections, Canes take to the polls

Pages 8-9 ROAD TO THE POLLS: An Academy Bus is parked at Standford Circle waits to shuttle students from the university to the polls Monday, Oct. 29. The shuttle service will run through Nov. 1 and leaves every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hunter Crenian // Photo & Visuals Editor

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COMMUNITY

UMAB offers students another fall break option

Courtesy of Ellen Burnette CANES CREATE CHANGE: UM students throws up the “U” after a long day of planting vegetables with Cultivate Abundance in Immokalee, FL.

By Abigail Adeleke and Tre’Vaughn Howard Contributing News Writers

Imagine this. You wake up from a long night’s rest on a blue cot. With your legs hanging off the sides, you can hear your neighbor slowly waking up next to you. You walk down a long, dark hallway and pass several bright orange doors. It is time to wake up, it is a new day. But this is not Miami.

You are 117 miles away from home.

You go outside and all you see is an open field, chickens and lots of huge white, red and black roosters.

This was the reality of 50 UM students, all from different majors and disciplines, who participated in the University of Miami Alternative Breaks program. They ventured to the Florida Keys, Clearwater and many others cities across Florida for one goal: service.

Whether by providing hot meals to migrant workers in Immokalee or building homes in Vero Beach, students worked to

make a difference over the four-day service excursions.

Sophomore Michael Garcia said that he had the opportunity to volunteer in Immokalee with Cultivate Abundance, which is an organization that helps migrant workers with food insecurity.

“I had a great experience,” Garcia said. “It was great learning about migrant workers in Immokalee and helping them with their community garden. It was interesting to learn about the problems they face and to help them with their needs.”

Garcia, a biomedical engineer major, said that he has been on two trips so far, but venturing to Immokalee made a significant impact on him due to the trip’s focus on immigration.

“There is a problem with our immigration system and it was really sad to see how the immigrants are being treated,” said Garcia. “And it is something that is being worked on.”

With months of planning and extensive research, the UMAB executive

Courtesy of Ellen Burnette MAKING A DIFFERENCE: UMAB participants Valeria (Val) Londono, Emma Lunking, Abigail Adeleke, Samantha Fagan and Lutifiah Hammad relax after a hard day of working in the Cultivate Abundance’s garden.

board reaches out to nonprofits and organizations across the United States for service trips in order to push students out of their comfort zone.

Senior Neha Aitharaju, who was fundamental in the implementation of the fall break service trips, said UMAB gives students the opportunity to make an impact in Florida and across the country.

A neuroscience major and UMAB co-chair, Aitharaju has been on two trips with the organization, and believes her experiences have changed her outlook on social and cultural challenges in the United States.

“There are certain issues that we can address but there are certain issues that we want students to be involved in,” said Aitharaju. “It is a life changing experience [because] you are affecting so many different populations.”

The Miami native said that UMAB is planning service trips for the spring, and if students want to get involved they can visit umalter nativebreaks.wixsite.com/umab for more updates.

Courtesy of Ellen Burnette GROWTH: Miniature gardens that include lettuce and mustard sit in rows, ready to be picked up by people in the Immokalee community.

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NEWS

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Professional fraternities unite students with similar academic interests

By Olivia Ginsberg Contributing News Writer

Greek life at the University of Miami isn’t all about parties and formals. For some students who belong to professional fraternities, their organizations represent opportunities for career advancement and academic achievement.

UM is home to numerous professional fraternities with concentrations ranging from film to business. Valeria Dimitryuk, the treasurer of Alpha Rho Chi, an architecture fraternity at UM, said she chose to pursue a professional fraternity for guidance and support as she navigates through her difficult

career.

“We differentiate ourselves by being more academically based and conscientious about our image,” said Dimitryuk, a senior architecture student.

“We’re held to a higher standard in that light. You’ll never hear about a professional fraternity being controversial because we don’t have the leeway to.”

Most fraternities recruit members based on social standards, but professional fraternities attract students with similar academic interests, Dimitryuk said. Alpha Rho Chi holds events that help members establish connections and succeed in their careers, rather than focusing on more socially oriented events such as parties,

mixers, and tailgates.

Dimitryuk also added that there is a significant economic difference between the different types of fraternities. While a social fraternity can cost upwards of $700 a semester, a professional fraternity will probably only cost around $150, she said.

Professional fraternities can also provide students with guidance and support through difficult academic processes.

Christina Markropolos, the vice president of programming for UM’s medical fraternity, Phi Delta Epsilon, said she joined the organization to help her navigate the process of entering medical school.

“Joining PhiDE let me understand what I have to do

to be a doctor and keeps me on track,” said Markropolos, a sophomore biochemistry and molecular biology major. “There are events geared toward my future and making sure I am as successful as possible.”

Kinnon McGrath, a sophomore on the pre-law track and treasurer of the pre-law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta, had similar thoughts on the benefits of belonging to an academicallylike-minded group of individuals.

“Our pre-law program helps undergrad students make decisions about pursuing a legal career, deciding which law school to attend and preparing for law school,” said McGrath.

Both McGrath and Markropolos are members of a

social sorority as well as their professional fraternity. They each said they felt there were different benefits to each type of fraternity.

“Both have huge alumni networks, great connections, and an incredible environment,” said McGrath. “With a professional fraternity, you are grouped with people who have similar career goals to you.”

Markropolos said both of the Greek organizations that she’s involved with offer opportunities for friendship and connection.

“I believe that both have different but similar benefits,” said Markropolos. “I think it is worth it to be a part of both.”

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John Quelch, dean of the Miami Business School and vice provost for executive education at the University of Miami, recently published two books that explore the intersections between healthcare and business.

“Choice Matters,” published in July of 2018, focuses primarily on the correlation between consumer engagement in decisions they make about healthcare and consumer compliance with what they decided.

Quelch said this topic is relevant today because there is a lack of transparency pertaining to the cost of procedures, operations and drugs in the healthcare industry, making it difficult for consumers to make informed decisions.

“What we do in this book is really highlight why clinicians and managers should care about engaging consumers,” Quelch said. “If they engage consumers, the satisfaction with the industry will be great. But most importantly, the healthcare outcomes will be better for the consumers.”

In his newest book, “Compassionate Management of Mental Health in the Modern Workplace,” which was published in September, Quelch analyzes the link between productivity of employees and mental health. He also examines how the stigmatization of mental illness can cause, among other things, a decrease in productivity.

“What we do in this book is try to address scenarios and provide guidance to everyday managers who are not clinicians on how they should address different kinds of problems,” said Quelch.

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“If they read this book, they will strengthen their own skills and transform their workplace and our society,” she said.

Steven Ullmann, Department Chair of Health Sector Management and Policy, said that Quelch is the perfect person to be looking at these issues.

“Dean Quelch comes from an interesting background, being the only professor in the recent history of Harvard to have had a joint appointment in the School of Business and the School of Public Health,” said Ullman.

Because healthcare accounts for a significant percentage of the United States’ GDP, Quelch said he wrote these books to bring awareness to the importance of effective management within such a prominent industry.

“I’ve put out these books, and it’s really a function of cumulative interest and a desire to make an impact on the practice of management in healthcare and related fields,” said Quelch.

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A trend of hate in America In the span of a week, our national consciousness has been altered with two particularly troubling and inevitably related events. We heard of Cesar Sayoc, sending bombs in the mail to prominent politicians and journalists, and more recently, we were wrecked with the news of a synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh killing 11 people.

In reaction to the Monday morning news, President Trump tweeted: There is great anger in our country caused in part by inaccurate, and even fraudulent, reporting of the news. The Fake News Media, the true Enemy of the People, must stop the open & obvious hostility & report the news accurately & fairly. That will do much to put out the flame of Anger and Outrage and we will then be able to bring all sides together in

Peace and Harmony. Fake News Must End! The president is wrong. What do these attacks have in common? Hate: It’s the new (or rather quite old) trend plaguing our country.

The Anti-Defamation League said that the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh is the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in this country’s history.

Earlier this year, swastikas were drawn on a board outside two female dorm rooms during the same week as Holocaust Remembrance Day, and a study from the California State University, San Bernadino’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism showed that the percentage of hate crimes nationwide has jumped for the fourth straight year.

It is no coincidence that these acts

come at a time where our country is politically divided.

Though our president is sure that the “fraudulent media” is to blame, his anti-press rhetoric (which we wrote about a few months ago) is not only inaccurate at this moment, but also hurtful.

It can’t be denied that many of these perpetrators share far-right ideologies that often end up falling in line with Trump’s rhetoric. His divisive policies share some of the blame in the rise of hate and hostility seen in our country as of late.

It is irresponsible of him to not realize that his words can have a rallying impact on people, an impact that has proved to be frightening and deadly to many minorities in this country.

Hate has always been an

ingredient in the making of this country. Perpetrators of these attacks are undeniably responsible for their actions, and no matter how much we investigate, we will never know why their hearts are filled with so much hatred. So how do we combat all this hate in a time we’re supposed to be progressing?

It’s not easy. We can only say so much. But what we say should be good. In one week, we’ve seen so much violence and hate that our words need to matter now. Make sure you’re speaking up by voting and by reaching out to those affected in your life and around you.

Tragedy and hate seem to be all we ever see nowadays; don’t let it envelop you this week.

Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Pittsburgh proud: The ‘Burgh won’t give in to hate We all have heard about many terrible acts of violence and hatred, some ancient and some modern.

However, when one reads about

By Zachary these things, that Zytnick person is lulled into Asst. Online thinking that that Editor same violence and hate won’t come to them, their family, their friends, or people they know.

I had that belief ripped away from me this weekend.

On Saturday, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Robert Bowers entered the Tree of Life synagogue near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in a mainly Jewish suburb called Squirrel Hill during Saturday morning Shabbat

services. He shot 15 people; 11 died, four police officers were also among those who were shot, and several were wounded. A bris, a baby’s circumcision service, was also being held at the same time as the shooting, but luckily no children were among the dead.

I am from Pittsburgh. That synagogue is about ten minutes away from my house. Before coming to the U, I would quite often drive through Squirrel Hill. I had doctor appointments there, my parents both work there, my favorite pizza place is there, and I have easily driven past the synagogue about a million times. I can’t bear thinking that some of those who were praying during Shabbat services, some of those who were inside that synagogue at the time, and god forbid some of the dead, are my friends, colleagues, mentors, and acquaintances.

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The saddest thing about all of this is that this attack is not unique. It is another in a long list of tragedies.

Last year, a report by the AntiDefamation League claimed that the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the US has surged by nearly 60 percent from 2016 to 2017. For a country that believes that everyone should be treated equally, for a country that saw first-hand what the Nazis and their cronies did during World War II and vowed to never let that happen again, for a country that prides itself on showcasing the many rights and freedoms its citizens may enjoy to the world, the fact that attacks like this are so frequent in America is appalling.

What happened today should not become a spark for more discord that already plagues our country to hurt us even more. We all need to come together. We all need to stand together against those who wish to do violence

on others just for who they are and how they decide to express themselves.

We all need to be stronger than the hate that manifests itself in our world.

Jewish teachings state that we all are created B’tzelem Elohim (in the Image of God). Differences in religious views, sexual orientation, political ideologies, race, ethnicity, etc., should not matter and do not matter when it comes to our common sense of humanity.

I’m proud to hail from the City of Champions, the City of Steel, and the City of Bridges. Pittsburgh prides itself on being a relatively small yet tightly knit blue-collar city. I know us Yinzers from the Burgh are all grieving and will never forget what happened today but we will continue to be Pittsburgh Proud.

Zachary Zytnick is a freshman double majoring in accounting and economics. He is an assistant online editor of The Miami Hurricane.

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12 spooky movies to watch this Halloween

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By Jordan Lewis Edge Editor edge@themiamihurricane.com

It seems like Oct. 1 was just a few days ago, but now Halloween is upon us. Whether you’re planning a night in or simply haven’t gotten around to making plans yet, I’ve got you covered.

Below, you’ll find my 12 favorite horror movies and where to watch them. Be warned: I can’t promise that all of these will be the scariest movies you’ll ever watch, but as a selfproclaimed horror movie enthusiast, I can promise that you’ll be entertained.

But if they do happen to scare you speechless, well, happy Halloween.

Babadook (2014)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 36 percent Available on Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

Raw (2017)

Chirdren of the Corn

Get Out (2017)

Chris is in an interracial relationship, and he’s okay with that.

It isn’t until he agrees to meet his girlfriend Rose’s family that things get... uncomfortable. After witnessing microaggressions from her family, strange behavior from her housekeeper and gatekeeper, and an outburst from her black family friend, Chris does some digging, and what is he finds is more disturbing than he could have ever imagined.

Babadook Amelia, whose husband died in a car crash before the birth of their son, is having trouble coping with being a single mother, and her son’s irrational fear of monsters is not making it any easier. Sam, her son, finds a mysterious book called “Mister Babadook” in his bedroom, and after reading it, grows even more scared. Amelia rips the book to pieces thinking that will solve the problem, but she later finds out that getting rid of the Babadook is not that simple.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 98 percent Available on Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

This French horror film follows Justine in her first semester of veterinary school. Desperate to fit in, the lifelong vegetarian joins the other students in eating raw rabbit kidneys. Though initially having negative side-effects, Justine develops an unquenchable third for flesh—and not just that of “typical” animals like chickens or cows.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 91 percent Available on Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

Silence of the Lambs (1991)

To help with a current murder case, a young FBI agent named Clarice— played by Jodie Foster—is asked to pick the brain of an imprisoned psychiatrist turned psychopath. When the new killer, “Buffalo Bill”—infamously known for kidnapping and skinning his victims— takes the daughter of a senator as his seventh victim, Clarice is brought face-to-face with an evil that tops her worst nightmares.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 95 percent Available on HBO, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

but when her bullies are mysteriously murdered one-by-one, the truth about Angela’s shocking past is revealed.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent Available on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

Teeth (2007)

Dawn O’Keefe is the spokesperson for her school’s abstinence group, but when she meets a boy name Tobey, she quickly begins to question her pledge of chastity. When the two almost take things to the next level, things don’t go exactly as planned, and Dawn realizes she is far from a regular teenage girl.

“Teeth” brings the legend of Vagina Dentata, the folktale of women who have teeth “down there,” to life through the eyes of an unsuspecting heroine and her development as a woman.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 80 percent Available on: Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

Get Out Rotten Tomatoes score: 99 percent Available on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

Hush (2016)

Sleepaway Camp

Hush Maddie is a young, deaf, mute woman who lives alone in the woods—

In 1975, a father took his two children, Angela and Peter, on a boating trip at Camp Arawak. Unfortunately, only Angela returned home, as the other and their father were struck by lightning. Seven years later, Angela returns to Camp Arawak as a camper, but her time at camp is anything but fun. She is bullied by almost everyone,

“The Conjuring”, I found myself checking around every corner before I turned it. “The Conjuring” follows The Perrons family as they settle into their new home—a secluded farmhouse where a supernatural presence quickly makes itself know. The family then hires demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, who discovers the dark, evil history of the home and why the spirits want the family dead. The question is—how can they stop them?

Rotten Tomatoes score: 86% Available on Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

Terrifier (2017)

The Conjuring

The Shining (1980)

Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Children of the Corn (1984)

A young couple’s road trip comes to a halt when they find a boy’s dead body in the middle of a deserted, country road. While trying to find help, they wander into a town that appears to be solely populated by children, and after doing some research, soon discover the chilling reason why.

sounds like a recipe for disaster, doesn’t it? “Hush” proves that to be true. When a masked killer appears in her window, Maddie finds herself in a seemingly never-ending game of cat-and-mouse, fighting for survival against a man with the upper hand in almost every aspect.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 91 percent Available on Netflix.

Terrifier All Hallow’s Eve’s Art the Clown returns in the 2017 film “Terrifier,” a modern take on the typical slasher movie. Art the Clown is unapologetically evil and seems to get amusement out of killing people in the most painful, creative ways possible. When he returns one year after committing a massacre—one which left only one survivor and which he supposedly died in, too—his town is terrorized once again.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 71 percent Available on Netflix, YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

The Conjuring (2013)

I’m not easily spooked, and I don’t usually enjoy movies about the paranormal, but the first time I saw

Jack Torrance is hired to be the winter caretaker of a secluded hotel with a long, disturbing history. When he and his family move in, he slips into insanity, becoming set on murdering them. When things take a sinister turn, the only thing that can save them is his son’s special ability, called “The Shining.”

Rotten Tomatoes score: 86 percent Available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, iTunes.

Unsane (2018)

Sawyer Valentini relocates to escape her stalker and ends up in a mental institution for 24 hours. When she begins to suspect that her stalker is one of the staff members, the other nurses begin to question her sanity and extend her stay. Sawyer now must do all she can to survive, but the question becomes whether she is just a woman gone insane or a woman really in danger.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 80 percent Available on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime.

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Tyler Perry promotes new movie in Miami

By Kiki Aderoju Contributing Edge Writer

Actor, filmmaker, playwright and comedian Tyler Perry was in Miami last week promoting his new movie “Nobody’s Fool”, his latest project following the success of “Acrimony,” both of which the unbelievably talented mogul wrote, directed, and produced.

With a star-studded cast and a hilariously gripping storyline, it’s no surprise that Perry’s “Nobody’s Fool” had the entire audience falling out of their chairs.

The films follow sisters Tanya—played

by Tiffany Haddish—and Danica—played

by Tika Sumpter—as they try to ensure a smooth start to a fresh chapter in their lives.

When Tanya is released from prison, she moves in with seemingly picture-perfect Danica, only to be thrown into a strange situation after she finds out that Danica is in a relationship with a mysterious man she’s never met. The sisters, polar opposites, collide over their contrasting approaches to the odd situation. As Tanya tries to get back on her feet after her time in prison and Danica tries to keep her

love life from completely falling apart, a series of bizarre events unfolds, making for a belly-achingly hilarious watching experience.

The film also features stellar performances from Omari Hardwick and Whoopi Goldberg.

“I thought, okay let’s tell a story around catfish because it’s an MTV inspired comedy, which started it all,” Perry explained when he sat down with The Hurricane.

“As I was writing it, I was having so much fun writing the different twists and turns – because I was actually writing it for Tiffany – and all that other stuff came together,” Perry said. “It’s just really wonderful.”

Though hilarious, the movie definitely touched on some sensitive topics, starting an important dialogue.

For example, Tanya and Danica perfectly represent almost polar opposite depictions of what the “black woman persona” is supposed to be. T ­ his inevitably created the potential for them to clash, but it was interesting to see the extent to which it affected their dynamic.

Perry shed light on the importance of

Courtesy of Christina Perez “NOBODY’S FOOL”: Actor, filmmaker, playwright, and comedian Tyler Perry sits down with The Miami Hurricane to discuss his new film.

showing this diversity on the big screen.

“It’s really great because it shows two dynamics of a very complicated, very complex palette of the beauty of black women, right?” he said. “So everybody

is represented at some point in this film somewhere, so it was really, really wonderful.

“Nobody’s Fool” hits theaters Nov. 2.

WVUM’S PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK Jordan Abrams and Peter Melero // Music Directors

“6666” via Doomtree.

1. Kero Kero Bonito - “Time Today” from Time ‘n’ Place (Polyvinyl) Every bubble must pop eventually, and indie’s most saccharine bubblegum group, Kero Kero Bonito, is no exception. The lead single from their highly anticipated sophomore album is a breezy delight about the malaise of having too much time on your hands to do absolutely nothing.

6. Parcels - “Lightenup” from Parcels (Kitsune/Caroline) This Australia-born, but Berlinbased funk band who has worked with Daft Punk proves that disco can never die.

2. Geotic - “Swiss Bicycle” from Traversa (Ghostly) A spry piece of electronic goodness that will put a pep in your step and a positive spin on your whole day.

3. DeMille - “Go!” from Go!

(Independent) New York-based pop quartet DeMille make their full-length debut with smooth vocals and razor-sharp funk riffs.

4. Kurt Vile - “Rollin With The Flow” from Bottle it In (Matador) Kurt Vile has been a college and community favorite for years, and that love affair shows no signs of abatement now that his new album, “Bottle It In,” has been released.

5. Four Fists - “Fjortis” from 6666 (Doomtree) A long time in the works, Minneapolis benchmarks P.O.S. and Astronautalis have come together as Four Fists and released

7. Curses - “Gold & Silber (feat.

Perel)” from Romantic Fiction (Dischi Autunno) Eerie synths, sultry vocals and a thick industrial beat make for an excellent callback to the bohemian scenes in New York and Germany during the early-80s. Equally sexy and spooky, this is perfect music for getting into the Halloween spirit.

8. Bicicletas Por La Paz - “Tengo Una Bici y la Quiero Montar”

from Surfeando Un Cometa (SelfReleased) Bicicletas Por La Paz has a simple but powerful message: Cycling can bring about world peace. The lead track from their new album is a positive Latin groove with a tight horn section and a bevy of voices imploring you to get on your bike and feel the joy of riding for the sake of riding.

9. How to Dress Well - “Body Fat” from The Anteroom (Domino) In an oversaturated scene of alternative R&B ranging from neosoul ensembles to crossover hiphop artists, “How to Dress Well” stands out with his commitment to a bold, electronic R&B sound. His latest song balances the iciness of arty electronics with the warmth of a vulnerable human voice.

10 . Cloud Nothings- “Another Way of Life” from Last Building Burning (Carpark) This Indie-rock band from Ohio puts out head-smashing and chaotic album to follow up as one of the most prominent bands still putting out fresh riffs.

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Democracy in action

In most countries of the world, students start their university education at exactly the same age at which they become

By Julio Frenk active citizens.

UM President This is a golden opportunity to engage in educational experiences that can shape a sense of shared citizenship. At the University of Miami, we endeavor to prepare students both to develop rewarding careers, and also to be constructive and responsible citizens of their communities.

We call it education for life, and it is one of our priorities.

In a democracy, the action that best exemplifies citizenship is the act of voting, which gives actionable expression to the fundamental principle of government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” immortalized by President Abraham Lincoln.

The Nov. 6 midterm elections are quickly approaching—a major civic date for those of you who are US citizens. Although you will not be voting for president this time around, your vote is still extremely important.

Whether you are voting in key races for Florida governor, U.S. Congress, and other local government representatives, or casting an absentee ballot in your home state, all of these elected officials have a direct impact on your day-to-day life.

I am delighted to share that your fellow UM students have been at the forefront of the non-partisan Get Out The Vote initiative, completing more than 1,000 Florida registration forms in

time for the mid-term elections.

Here is your call to action.

• Get informed on the issues and facts. Register for Our Democracy in 2018: ’Cane Talks on Policy and Participation in the U.S. on Nov. 2, part of the UM Alumni Association Audrey R. Finkelstein UM Experience.

These three 10-minute presentations by UM faculty will be followed by an interactive conversation with the audience.

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CANES’ CHOICE: Juniors Jaqueline Way and Ally Samet pose with their “I Voted” stickers as they step off the shuttle at Stanford Circle Monday, Oct. 29 after voting at the Coral Gables Library.

FLORIDA GOVERNOR

• Vote early. Early voting started in Miami-Dade and Broward counties this week and runs through Nov. 4. UM students can access special shuttle service to the Coral Gables Library branch Oct. 29 through Nov. 2. Shuttles leave from Stanford Circle every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note that Nov. 2 shuttle service departs from Mahoney/ Pearson due to Homecoming festivities.

• Vote on Nov. 6. Watsco Center is a polling site on campus for assigned voters.

Look out for more information on ’Canes Vote Extravaganza on Election Day. Much can be accomplished when you exercise your right to vote. As an informed and engaged citizen, you help to shape the future for all of us.

Make your voice count.

This column was first published on Life@TheU on Oct. 25, 2018.

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ANDREW GILLUM (D)

RON DeSANTIS (R)

Source: talgov.com

Source: congress.gov

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Hunter Crenian // Photo & Visuals Editor

UM offers shuttles to early voting locations

By Jaime Harn Contributing News Writer

The 2018 elections are coming up, and the University of Miami is making it easier for students to go out and vote.

UM will have early voting shuttles to the Coral Gables Public Library from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2. The buses will run every half an hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and depart from Stanford Circle from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 and Mahoney-Pearson Residential Colleges on Nov. 2.

Senior Andrea Wright said that

early voting is a great opportunity for students to vote at a time that’s convenient for them.

“The main barrier to voting for a lot of students is the inconvenience of it,” said Wright. “Students have classes and other commitments, and there can be long lines on Election Day.” The shuttles are provided by Student Government, William R. Butler Center for Volunteer Service & Leadership Development, UM Parking and Transportation and University of Miami Division of Student Affairs.

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Andrew Wiemer, the director of programs at the Butler Center for Service and Leadership, said the University of Miami has been shuttling students to early voting locations since 2004. Students requested the service with support from Get Out the Vote, a campaign meant to increase voter turnout.

Freshman Alec Chao said he cannot think of anything that will facilitate youth turnout better than this.

“Given that people under the age of 30 are the least likely demographic

to vote, the fact that the university is willing to assist members of that core demographic in being able to vote is commendable,” said Chao.

Freshman Amir Mahmoud described the importance of voting for him and his family.

“In Egypt, where my family is from, people have no means to voice their opinion and influence the government, so it is especially important for me to exercise my right to vote for all of my cousins and family members who can’t,” he said.

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BILL NELSON (D) Source: billnelson.senate.gov

RICK SCOTT (R)

Andrew Gillum, 39, is a career-politician who has been Tallahassee mayor since 2014.

As mayor, Gillum protected “common sense” gun laws, defended immigration and advanced workforce training programs for underrepresented workers. Before being elected mayor, Gillum served as a Tallahassee city commissioner from 2003-2014. Elected at the age of 23, only a few months after graduating from Florida A&M University, Gillum was the youngest person ever to earn a seat on the commission. He’s running for governor on a progressive platform, and was the only Democratic candidate in the Florida primary to advocate for a “Medicare-for-all” single-payer health care system.

Ron DeSantis, 40, represented Florida’s sixth district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to Sept. 10, 2018, when he resigned to focus on his gubernatorial bid. While in Congress, DeSantis was a founding member of the Freedom Caucus, a conservative faction of the House that advocates for a limited government. Before becoming a politician, DeSantis served as a military lawyer, providing counsel to the U.S. armed forces in Iraq and Guantánamo Bay. He is also a Naval veteran and a graduate of Harvard Law School. DeSantis is running on a conservative platform with emphasis on tax cuts, economic development and environmental restoration.

Bill Nelson, 76, is the Democratic incumbent candidate who is running with hopes of serving a fourth term in the Senate. He was elected to the Senate in 2000, after representing Central Florida in the House of Representatives from 1971 to 1991. Recently, Nelson cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban of 2017 in response to the Parkland school shooting.

He also championed the Water Resources Development Act in 2016 with the goal of storing, cleaning and transporting clean water into the Everglades. Throughout his time in office, Nelson has also supported gay marriage, abortion and immigration rights.

Rick Scott, 65, is a Republican currently serving his second term as Florida governor. Since being elected to office in 2010, he’s operated on a pro-business platform, working to create jobs, cut taxes and deregulate industry. He opposed illegal immigration, saying that securing America’s borders is the first step towards fixing broken immigration systems.

He’s also spoken out against Obamacare and advocated for more free-market competition in the healthcare sector. Although he supported offshore drilling in 2010, Scott is now running with promises to protect Florida’s ecosystems, placing emphasis on coastlines and wetlands.

Source: flgov.com

U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 27 Donna Shalala, 77, served as University of Miami president from 2001 to 2015. While at UM, she worked to improve the university’s global reputation and to raise money for scholarships, academic programs and facility renovations. Before beginning her tenure at UM, Shalala was appointed by President Bill Clinton to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. She served in this position for eight years to become the longest serving HHS Secretary in U.S. history.

DONNA SHALALA (D) Courtesy UM Communications

MARIA ELVIRA SALAZAR (R) Source: Instagram/ @maelvirasalazar

Maria Elvira Salazar, 56, is a five-time Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist running on a Republican platform. She’s worked as a news anchor, TV host and political correspondent for numerous media outlets, including Telemundo, CNN español and Univision. Salazar studied communication as an undergrad at the University of Miami and later received a master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University.

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Freshmen shine in exhibition contest in first game under DiMare

By Maxwell Trink Senior Sports Writer @MaxwellTrink

Miami Hurricanes fans got a taste of what’s in store for the 2019 Canes baseball season.

Under new head coach Gino DiMare, the Hurricanes defeated the Florida Atlantic University Owls, 124, in a 12-inning exhibition game.

Both sides brought five batters to the plate every half inning, even if three outs were already recorded.

In his first collegiate game at Mark Light Field, freshman twoway player J.P. Gates sparked the offense. With the bases loaded in the sixth inning, Gates slammed a bases-clearing double into right field, giving Miami a 4-2 lead over Florida Atlantic.

“I was just trying to get around second base,” Gates said. “When I hit it, I knew I had to book it out of the box. I didn’t know that we were going to get the third run in. I just wanted to get the ball in play and get the runs across.”

His fellow freshmen teammates followed suit.

Just an inning later, Miami changed its lineup giving freshmen Anthony Vilar and Adrian Del Castillo the opportunity to show off their bats.

Vilar sent an RBI triple down the line to extend the Hurricanes’ lead, scoring fellow rookie Chet Moore.

Then, the next batter, Del Castillo laced a ball past the infield to put Miami up 6-2.

“However, I can contribute to win any game is good,” Del Castillo said. “We all want to win. We all have that goal of Omaha.”

But Miami’s offense wasn’t done.

Freshman Cal Conley scored from third on a failed pickoff attempt to first base. Rookie Michael Montes advanced two bases on the play before veteran Kam Lane brought Montes home with a double off the left field

Josh White // Sports Editor OMAHA: Right-hander Chris McMahon delivers home during his freshman season. McMahon battled injuries during his rookie campaign, but is expected to play a pivotal role in the Hurricanes’ starting rotation.

fence to give Miami an 8-2 advantage.

Miami scored for the fifthconsecutive inning when sophomore slugger Gabe Rivera scorched a solo blast to left-center and into the neighboring Cobb Stadium for the Canes’ first home run of the game.

The Hurricanes added to their offensive outburst with three runs in the bottom of the 12th, including a two-run longball by Montes.

While the freshmen came alive with the bats, the youngsters shined on the mound as well.

Right-hander Slade Cecconi

racked up six strikeouts and allowed just one run in three innings.

Transitioning onto the mound, Gates struck out six batters and only surrendered an unearned run across the final three innings.

“With Gino it’s always game time,” Gates said. “You have to get ready to pitch and be a dog on the mound. With him, you have to be a dog throughout the entire game.”

The duo of Cecconi and Gates relieved right-handers Chris McMahon and Greg Veliz, who pitched the first six innings.

“I learned a lot,” Gates said. “It’s the first time I played here. This was definitely an experience I’m going to relish in the future.”

McMahon started his outing strong, tallying five strikeouts through the first two frames. But then, FAU’s Andru Summerall spoiled McMahon’s outing, crushing a 1-1 fastball into the palm trees in right field for a two-run homer to give the Owls a 2-0 lead.

In the bottom of the fifth, Miami cut the deficit in half after the Sumerrall home run. Redshirt

sophomore Michael Amditis plated infielder Willy Escala after reaching base on a fielder’s choice.

Veliz followed with three shutout innings and gave up just two hits and two walks, while striking out a pair.

“This is our first game together and we looked pretty good,” Del Castillo said. “We aren’t even close where we need to be, so I think we are going to be pretty strong.”

The Hurricanes will open their season against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 7 p.m. Feb. 15, 2019 at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

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Miami remains unbeaten against Florida State in fall

By Maxwell Trink Senior Sports Writer @MaxwellTrink

Volleyball

The Miami Hurricanes came from behind and defeated the Florida State Seminoles, 3-2, Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the James L. Knight Sports Complex.

The Hurricanes handed the Seminoles their second Atlantic Coast Conference loss of the season, 30-28, 23-25, 22-25, 2518, 19-17.

“It’s awesome to get this win because you can’t downplay the rivalry Miami and Florida State has,” coach Jose “Keno” Gandara said.

Miami trailed 12-8 in the fifth set but rattled off four straight points to level the match. Moments later, Elizaveta Lukianova capped off the match with her sixth kill of the set to win 19-17.

“To see this young group manage that 12-8 deficit in the fifth set and to have the composure to finish the match was very rewarding to see as a coach,” Gandara said.

Lukianova led Miami with a careerhigh 24 kills. Redshirt senior Haley Templeton recorded a double-double with 57 assists and 12 digs.

“What you can’t see from the stands is the work Haley put in to follow tonight’s game plan,” Gandara said. “We know the type of setter she is and how she’s able to set her hitters up was great to see from her tonight.”

The Hurricanes added to their win streak with a 3-0 shutout victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies Friday, Oct. 26.

With the victory, UM extended its win streak to three games and six players recorded at least one kill in the 25-13, 2514, 25-16 win.

Miami notched a season-best .467 attack percentage. Kolby Bird and Lukianova chipped in 10 kills apiece.

The Hurricanes (13-6, 9-3 ACC) on the road to face the Louisville Cardinals 7 p.m. Nov. 2 at Cardinal Arena.

Soccer

Miami upset No. 9 Florida State, 1-0, in extra time Thursday, Oct. 25 at Cobb Stadium.

On the Hurricanes’ senior night, it was a freshman who stole the show.

Rookie forward Mallory Olsson scored the game-winning goal in the 97th

Josh White // Sports Editor STORMING THE FIELD: The Hurricanes dogpile after Mallory Olsson scored a game-winning goal in the 97th minute against the Florida State Seminoles. Miami’s 1-0 victory over No. 9-ranked Florida State highlighted its first season under coach Sarah Barnes.

minute sparking a jubilant celebration capped off with a dogpile.

“We have grown leaps and bounds,” coach Sarah Barnes said. “Certainly, from March when we came in, but in particular within ACC play, we’re significantly better than we were. The work they’ve put in, the effort they’ve put in, the attention to detail and focus we’ve asked of them has improved. There have been times when we made small mistakes, we were able to put them together. I’m really proud of them.”

On the defensive end, goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce recorded seven saves, including denying away a header with only 10 seconds remaining in the match. The fifth-year senior cemented herself in third place all-time in program history with 258 career stops.

“Just the family I’ve had with these

girls,” Tullis-Joyce said about what she’s going to take away most from playing soccer at UM. “Not much has gone our way, knowing we just had each other’s backs means that much more.”

In Barnes’ first season, the Hurricanes ended the year with a 6-9-3 overall record and went 3-6-1 in conference play.

Women’s Tennis

The Hurricanes secured three singles titles at the Marliss Gruver Invitational in Auburn, Alabama.

Top-seeded Estela Perez-Somarriba defeated Kansas’ Malkia Ngounoue, 7-5, 6-2 to claim the Flight No. 1 crown, winning her third trophy in as many fall contests.

Sophomore Ulyana Shirokova won the Flight No. 3 beating Arkansas’ Thea

Rice, 7-5, 7-5. Junior Yuna Ito defeated teammate Ana Madcur, 6-0, 6-4, to grab Flight No. 4 title.

Cross Country

Dylan Sykes continued his standout sophomore season with a time of 26:13.8 to lead the Hurricanes in the ACC Championships at Franklin Park. It was Sykes second-best finish off the season.

Junior Matthew Wiefels registered his second-best performance of the fall with a 27:23 in the 8K. Veteran Anne den Otter was Miami’s first runner to cross the finish in the women’s team first 6K of the year. den Otter came in with a time of 22:53.

UM will travel to Tallahassee, Florida Nov. 9 to race at the NCAA Regional Championships.

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Spooky, sexy UM-related Halloween costumes Happy spooky season, loved one.

For Halloween this year, we’re doing better than wearing lingerie and cat ears. V has crafted a list of sexy costumes, and since it’s Homecoming week, they are all related to the U.

Sexy Student Housing Village

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dearv@themiamihurricane.com.

Cover your unmentionables with some caution tape or debris and show up to the party a full year after you told your

friends you’d be there. Also just be really inconvenient for anyone trying to move around you.

Sexy Campus Duck

Slap on some feathers and look cute for about five minutes. Then become really ugly and just sit in the middle of the f loor. It helps if you wear heels that you can’t walk in so you just waddle slowly in the middle of pathways.

Sexy Donna Shalala

Just dress up like Shalala.

No need to do anything else.

Power and intelligence are sexy.

Sexy Watsco Center Poll Worker

We’re just days away from the midterm elections. Take this how you want… you can either be someone who works at a polling place or someone who works in a strip club.

Or, “¿Porque no los dos?”

Try some patriotic pasties to complete this look.

Sexy College Ranking

Just dress up like a UM student. When you’re at the

party, shawty has to get low, low, low, low, low, low, lower than the University of Florida.

Sexy Ghost of Delta Gamma

Put on your best typical sorority girl outfit (leggings and a shirt you stole from a frat bro), and complete the look with some ghost makeup.

Just don’t take any videos of it.

Are you rocking any of these looks for spooky season? Do you have any other ideas? If so, email dearv@themiamihurricane.com.

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NONPARTISAN CANDIDATE GUIDE: 2018 FLORIDA GOVERNOR’S RACE For FL Senate & felon races, see Guides.vote.

For voter info see Vote411.org To volunteer, visit • rondesantis.com • andrewgillum.com

Ron DeSantis (R)

Andrew Gillum (D)

Ban. Pledges to sign legislation banning abortions after fetal heartbeat detected Mixed. “I don’t know if it’s because of my activity, your activity, but…we’ve got to deal with it.”

Voted against greenhouse gas emission standards.

Called wind energy subsidies “anti-competitive & economically harmful.”

No. Opposes amendment.

Legal. Abortion is a woman’s unrestricted right.

Decision should be made by women & their doctors.

Climate change is a real & urgent threat. Transition Florida to clean energy. “We’re going to put science first & work together to not only save our planet but create clean energy jobs along the way.” Join states committed to fighting climate change.

Yes. “Floridians who have paid their debts deserve a second chance.” Current system is Jim Crow relic.

No. “Will push the Supreme Court into the world of ultra-conservatism.” Would appoint Florida Justices who’d heed the voices of ordinary citizens.

Yes. Proposes a $1 billion “Fair Share” investment in public schools covered by increasing state’s corporate tax rate & legalizing & taxing marijuana.

Reverse Rick Scott environmental policies that eased pollution standards; redirect freshwater flow; eliminate political influence of sugar industry.

Yes. While mayor, invited same-sex couples to get married in Tallahassee when refused elsewhere.

Yes. Universal background checks & bans on assault weapons & high capacity magazines.

Support & strengthen ACA, guarantee care for preexisting conditions, expand Medicaid in Florida.

Work toward “Medicare for all.” Challenged Rick Scott effort to defund Planned Parenthood.

Yes. Can protect national security & “have a secure border without criminalizing” undocumented people. Continue in-state tuition.

Yes. “Legalize it. Tax it. Use the revenues to fix Florida’s public schools.”

Yes. Supports state $15 minimum wage.

Outspoken opponent of Trump.

For info on the national nonpartisan Campus Election Engagement Project see campuselect.org Abortion: Mostly ban or mostly legal?

Climate Change: Consider climate change a serious threat? Proposals to address?

Criminal Justice: Support Amendment #4 –to 1.6 million former felons, excluding murderers & sex offenders?

Courts: Support President Trump’s Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh? Position on 3 pending openings for FL Supreme Court Justices?

Education: Increase funding for K-12 education & Higher education?

Environment: How would you address Florida’s red tide crisis, caused by nutrient-laden freshwater released from Lake Okeechobee & linked to Florida’s sugar industry?

Gay Marriage: Support gay marriage?

Gun Control: Support more restrictive gun rules?

Healthcare: Support or Repeal ACA, aka Obamacare?

Accept ACA's Medicaid expansion to subsidize lowincome participants?

Immigration: Support path to citizenship for "DACA" recipients or "Dreamers," who grew up in the US after being brought here as children?

Marijuana: Legalize or decriminalize marijuana?

Minimum Wage: Increase from $8.25/hour?

President Trump: Support for his policies?

Taxes: Increase taxes on corporations and/or highincome individuals to pay for public services?

Yes. “Fearless defender of the Constitution in the mold of Clarence Thomas.” If elected will appoint similar Florida Supreme Court Justices.

No statements found but more local decisions & support for students who enter workforce from high school.

Clean the water; build reservoir to redirect the flow south; seek federal funding to help. Has also criticized sugar industry.

No. Cosponsored bill to protect individuals for faith-based noncooperation with gay marriage.

No. Voted to repeal ACA. No FL Medicaid expansion.

Health care isn’t a right. The right is to pursue the type of healthcare you want. End planned Parenthood funding.

No. . Opposes any path to citizenship. DACA “amnesty” would further incentivize illegal immigration & chain migration.

No. Opposes recreational use. Will implement will of the voters on medical.

No public statements found.

Endorsed by Trump in primary. Voted 94% for his Congressional initiatives.

No. Keep Florida a low-tax state “by opposing tax increases & requiring a supermajority vote in the Legislature to raise taxes.”

Yes. Increase Florida’s corporate tax rate by 2% to generate $1 billion for education funding.