The Miami Hurricane: October 16, 2018

Vol. 96, Issue 8 | October 16 - October 22, 2018

Fareed Zakaria visits campus NEWS // Page 2

Racist video shows need for change OPINION // Page 6

A letter to Hurricanes fans SPORTS // Page 11

NEWS // Page 3

RED TIDE FOR REAL?

CAUSE FOR CONCERN: An unoccupied life-guard stand in Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park posts a “no swimming sign” Sunday Oct. 14. The Red Tide phenomenon was first detected in South Florida Oct. 3, prompting Miami-Dade County to temporarily close some beaches.

Hunter Crenian // Photo and Visuals Editor

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October 16, 2018 - October 22, 2018

CAMPUS LIFE

Fareed Zakaria encourages global approach to education

Hunter Crenian // Photo & Visuals Editor GOING GLOBAL: Journalist and author Fareed Zakaria host of CNN Worldwide’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” speaks with the student media at the Watsco Center Oct. 15. Zakaria was the keynote speaker at the 2018 Student Convocation and the Northern Trust Lecture Series.

By Rebecca Goddard News Editor news@themiamihurricane.com

Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN Worldwide’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” spoke at the University of Miami’s Watsco Center Monday night, addressing students as part of the 2018 Student Convocation and the Northern Trust lecture series.

In his speech, “Is the American Dream Out of Reach,” Zakaria challenged students to think critically about the problems affecting today’s society. He spoke about America’s role in the world and how the American dream has evolved over the past few decades as a result.

“One thing I that I was impressed by was the boundless sense of optimism,” Zakaria said.

“Today, that boundless optimism is not as commonly seen.”

Isaac Attuah, an international student from Ghana, said he listened to the speech in hopes of gaining a better understanding of his own American dream.

“We all came here with a goal, and we just want to see whether the goal is possible,” said Attuah, a freshman computer science major.

“People from my home see America as a heaven. Basically, when you come here all your problems will be solved, but you’re also entering a bundle of new problems.”

In an exclusive interview with student media, Zakaria explained the importance of getting out of the American bubble and learning from other nations. He said that although America is influential, it’s not the only world power that matters.

“One of the great challenges of American education should be to force Americans to get out of their comfort zone and to really

understand what’s going on in the rest of the world,” Zakaria said.

“There’s intellectual advantage to doing it, but there’s also huge business advantages now.”

Zakaria said Americans should strive to become multilingual global citizens, who learn from other nations instead of disregarding them. He said the great problem with America is not that its residents speak too many languages, but that they don’t speak enough.

“We tend to think that the rest of the world could learn from us, but we can also learn from them,” Zakaria said.

Rachel Daniel said she wanted to hear Zakaria speak because she wanted to understand how she could personally become more involved in the global community.

“Right now, we’re in a contentious time in terms of agreements and global cooperation,”

said Daniel, a political science, Latin American studies and economics triple major. “I just wanted to learn about his vision for the future and how as students, we can play a role as global citizens and make sure the future is better than the world is now.”

Zakaria’s CNN show debuted in 2008, and has featured distinguished guests such as Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Vladimir Putin. The show earned the Peabody Award in 2011 and an Emmy Award nomination in 2013.

Zakaria has also worked as an editor of Newsweek International, managing editor of Foreign Affairs, a columnist for Time, an analyst for ABC News, and the host of Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria on PBS. He’s written three New York Times bestselling books: “In Defense of a Liberal Education,” “The Post-American World” and

“The Future of Freedom.”

Zakaria received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from UM in 2007, and previously addressed the UM community at the 2010 New Student Convocation.

Natalia Rovira and Benjamin Estrada contributed to this story.

For more coverage of Fareed Zakaria’s speech, visit themiamihurricane.com

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October 16, 2018 - October 22, 2018

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Red tide temporarily closes Miami-Dade beaches

By Natalia Rovira Contributing News Writer

The tide has been killing fish, turtles, dolphins and whales in the Gulf of Mexico for months, but now it’s also raising concerns over ecosystem health and human safety on Florida’s east coast.

Beach-goers in Miami-Dade County’s Haulover Park were prohibited from going into the water after tests confirmed the ocean was contaminated. Palm Beach County also temporarily closed its beaches due to potential health threats.

Beaches in Key Biscayne, South Beach, and the Keys have remained open, although tests show above-normal levels of K. brevis in those waters as well.

Freshamn Jeremy Munkelwitz, a Fort Lauderdale native, experienced the red tide’s danger first hand after visiting a contaminated beach.

“My eyes got itchy, and it hurt to breathe,” said Munkelwitz, who is a chemistry major. “This red tide has been the worst one ever.”

A microalgae called Karenia brevis is at the core of the problem. It produces a toxic

chemical that attacks the nervous systems of marine animals and causes many of them to die, resulting in environmental catastrophe and a significant threat to human health.

RSMAS professor Chris Langdon said short-term exposure to the air-borne toxins can lead to throat irritation and coughing in humans. If the toxins are ingested, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders that can take effect within minutes, hours or days.

Junior Raymond Leibensperger said he wouldn’t risk his health for a beach day, not even during the upcoming Fall Break.

“The red tide would really affect my plans,” he said. “I would have to do a lot of research into how bad it is because it could for make a really bad beach.”

Munkelwitz said he agrees that the red tide is disruptive and disgusting.

“The whole shoreline is covered in dead fish, and it smells bad,” Munkelwitz said. “I’m not going in that water.”

Although K. brevis is microscopic, populations can explode to create “blooms,” dangerous clouds of algae-rich

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water that span for miles. These blooms can deplete the water of its oxygen and turn oceans red, giving the tide its name.

RSMAS professor Larry Brand is a phytoplankton expert who has written about increases in K. brevis along Florida’s east coast. Brand said that although red tides are a natural occurrence, they’re highly unusual in Miami because microalgae prefer the conditions of the Gulf of Mexico over those of the Atlantic.

The red tide was likely brought here via ocean currents

that transported the contaminated water from the west coast to the east coast, Brand said. The Loop Current passes through the Gulf of Mexico and later connects to the Florida Current, which runs along Florida’s Atlantic coast and offers an opportunity for the Gulf ’s waters to mix with the Atlantic.

Miami-Dade beaches were reopened less than 24 hours after their initial closures, but questions about water safety and long-term health remain.

Junior Allison Banis said she

thinks the red tide is indicative of a greater environmental problem.

“It’s a natural phenomenon, but humans are causing it to be worse that it should be,” she said.

Pollution from farm runoff and chemical dumping has been known to increase algae levels, meaning that human activity can exacerbate existing problems and lead to larger blooms.

“There are just so many things adding up,” Banis said.

“Everything is adding up to just make it ore of a mess than it should be.”

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October 16, 2018 - October 22, 2018

CAMPUS LIFE

Gandhi Day promotes service and self-discovery

By Natalia Rovira Contributing News Writer

Through its National Gandhi Day of service, the University of Miami’s Butler Center for Service and Leadership offers students the chance to serve their communities.

The annual event took place Oct. 13. Throughout the day, 372 students contributed more than 2,232 total combined volunteer hours, said Madison Guido, a cochair of Gandhi Day. But Guido, a senior majoring in biology, said Gandhi Day is about self-discovery as much as it’s about helping others. She said she hopes students will discover new passions as they get involved with community service.

“Being selfless and doing things for people that are maybe less fortunate or don’t have the

things we do is eye-opening and allows you to ground yourself,” said Guido. “At the end of the day, they are doing a service for the community and themselves.”

Participants spent the day tackling service projects at 27 different locations, including Vizcaya, Lotus House, Shakea-leg and Bill Baggs Cape Park.

Depending on their assignments, students had the chance to garden, pick up trash and spend time with local community members.

Site leader Divina Chandiramani led UM students in picking up litter at Tropical Park’s football stadium. She said it was a great experience.

“It’s important to give back, and this is a small way to do that,” said Chandiramani, a junior double majoring in marketing and finance. “It feels so impactful to be making a difference; it gives me a different kind of joy.”

Members of the business

fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, were among those in Chandiramani’s volunteer group. Olivia Dubi was one of these members and said this was her first time participating in Gandhi Day. “I like how everybody is going to different areas, so we’re really touching all of Miami,” said Dubi, a sophomore who in the global business studies program. “I know how hard the people who organized this day worked to organize it and so I really wanted to be a part of it.”

For Guido, seeing Gandhi Day’s impact on the community validated all the hard work in that went into planning the event.

“Seeing the pictures that our site leaders sent back to us of everyone doing service was really amazing and made me realize this is what it’s all about,” said Guido. “This is why it’s worth it.

Photo courtesy of James Lai I’m so happy we were able to pull CANES IN THE COMMUNITY: Students volunteer at a local nursing home as part of Gandhi Day. off the day, it was so great.”

ACADEMICS

Ros-Lehtinen named Distinguished Presidential Fellow at UM

By Rebecca Goddard News Editor news@themiamihurricane.com

After 29 years as a representative for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen will be stepping away from meetings in Washington and into classrooms at the University of Miami. She has been named a Distinguished Presidential Fellow and will begin teaching at UM during the 2019 Spring semester.

The class, called Congress and American Foreign Policy, will be the first in a series of classes taught

by Ros-Lehtinen and offer students a unique opportunity to hear about Congress from an insider’s perspective.

Ros-Lehtinen has been involved in Florida’s government since 1982 when she was elected to the Florida

State House of Representatives. She became a member of the Florida Senate in 1986 and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1989. She was the first Hispanic woman to serve in each of these government bodies.

Senior lecturer in UM’s political science department, Arthur Simon, was elected to the Florida House the same year as Ros-Lehtinen. He said she served with distinction and that she would be re-elected for another term in Congress if she was not retiring.

“She has a tremendous amount of legislative knowledge,” Simon said. “You might say she’s my idol in a way.”

Ros-Lehtinen’s first class will focus on Congress’s influence on American foreign policy, with a specific emphasis on the Cold War era and beyond. Her husband, former

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Dexter Lehtinen, will also contribute his knowledge to the lectures.

UM administration established the Distinguished Presidential Fellows and Scholars program as part of its “Roadmap to Our New Century 100 Talents” initiative.

The program seeks to attract accomplished scholars who can contribute their unique talents to the UM community.

Ros-Lehtinen earned a doctorate in education from UM in 2004 and is looking forward to returning, the university said.

“I’m excited to be back home at the U where I will have the challenging opportunity to exchange ideas with today’s bright minds and future leaders on the vexing foreign Photo courtesy of UM Communications policy issues confronting our nation,” CONGRESS TO CLASSROOM: Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen will return to her alma-mater to teach.

Ros-Lehtinen told News@theU.

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Student Health Service strives for accessible flu shots

By Benjamin Estrada Contributing News Writer

With the flu season fast approaching, The University of Miami’s Student Health Service is gearing up to stop the spread of contagious disease, and vaccinations are its greatest weapon.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that the flu results in between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses each year in the United States, so the SHS is working hard to make flu shots more easily available and widely publicized to students.

SHS Health Educator Jeremy Garcia said the majority of students treated for the flu at the SHS last year had not received the vaccine. This year, Garcia said his team has worked with several partners within UM to help increase accessibility to vaccinations.

“It is vital that students receive a seasonal flu shot because it is by far the single most important preventive measure to protect themselves during the flu season,” Garcia said.

So far, the SHS has set up multiple oncampus vaccination sites in areas such as the University Green and the residential colleges. Students can also schedule an appointment to receive their vaccinations in the SHS building.

This year, new locations were added to the list of vaccination sites, including the Business School and the Eaton Residential College patio. SHS employees will also offer students flu shots at “Pancakes with Pat” events.

Freshman Georgia Wainwright said

the SHS has done a great job making flu shots readily available to students.

“It’s swift and easy, and anyone who hasn’t gotten their flu shot should go get it,” said Wainwright, an advertising major.

According to the CDC, influenza activity begins to increase in late fall, peaking in the winter and carrying over into the spring. It is recommended that people receive their vaccination as soon as possible because the human immune system takes two weeks to produce antibodies in response to the flu vaccine.

“The majority of students treated for the flu at the Student Health Service last year had not received the vaccine,” said Garcia.

One of the ways in which the SHS has made an effort to improve student outreach is through social media. Students can tweet a picture of themselves receiving a flu shot to @UM_HealthCenter using the hashtag #UM_FLUSHOT for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card.

“We hope our initiatives will be successful,” said Garcia. “We support student-led efforts to promote and raise awareness about the importance of the flu.”

In conjunction with vaccinations, the CDC recommends that individuals utilize everyday healthy and hygienic habits to prevent the spread of influenza.

These habits include getting enough sleep, washing hands regularly and avoiding hand contact with the eyes, nose and mouth.

To learn more about the significance of flu shots and how students can get vaccinated on campus, visit the SHS website.

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October 16, 2018 - October 22, 2018

EDITORIAL

We need to do better by our Black students Last week, news of a video posted allegedly by a University of Miami freshman saying racial remarks circulated around campus and caused quite a stir.

Though the boldness of it was baff ling, it is not in the least surprising to see a video like this, even from another person of color. It is merely a mirror of the intense racial discrimination against Black folks seen all over our country through social media, and now the ugly head of racism has reared its head on our campus.

It is important that our university be transparent as possible with how they handle this situation. Though their swiftness to comment on the issue when alerted was commendable, students need to know more. Hiding behind keywords and “we’re working on it” just doesn’t work.

This isn’t just about disciplinary issues; this alleged student said some very offensive and threatening things that can make our Black students feel a whole lot less safe. If our students can’t feel safe on campus, then the legitimacy of this school will be undermined. Black students need to know that this institution respects them.

We call on the administration to be more transparent in all matters, especially racially charged ones. When incidents like this happen, we need to be regularly updated, as it is the students’ right to know. Last year, there was an incident that occurred where a student took down and stole a Black Lives Matter banner that was approved to be up. The student who had spent months getting the banner approved said that the university didn’t update her on the case, and many didn’t know that the suspect was identified and reprimanded (or what actions were taken).

Yes, we understand why the administration can’t be completely forthcoming, but we do not feel good about the possibility of sharing a space with someone who doesn’t represent the inclusion and multiculturalism this school is known for. Keeping us in the loop of the situation is mandatory.

If it so happens that the university can’t be as transparent as we need them to be, then it’s up to us, the students, to take action. Nothing was more beautiful than knowing that dozens of students across

all backgrounds reported the video to our deans immediately and showed up at the meeting in the Multicultural Student Affairs office to show their support and demand action. Democracy in action is always a lovely sight, especially when being spearheaded by students.

What we need now is solidarity: solidarity between people of color, the student population, and the university as a whole. We need to call out our “friends” when they say racist things and stop calling them friends. We need to demand more communication from our university in sensitive matters like these.

By students performing their civic duty and administration doing their part, we can get past this.

This is a bad incident that doesn’t ref lect well on us a community. But it doesn’t have to define us. When we think of incidents like these, schools like the University of Alabama may come to mind (they actually do have a history of racial incidents). Let’s try not to make the list.

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

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

“We are better than this.”

Dear University of Miami Community, In light of the racist video shared on social media over the weekend, University of Miami Hillel, CanePAC, and Emet Israel condemn this most recent display of hate. As Jewish Canes, we know all too well the power of hate as the pain from three antiSemitic incidents over the last six

months is still fresh. On behalf of the entire Jewish community at the University of Miami, we are deeply saddened that such incidents keep happening and we stand with Black students. We understand that as Canes we need to be better than this. We are better than this. It is our moral duty as student leaders to ensure that the University of Miami remains a

safe and welcoming community for everyone. We believe it is our obligation to uphold a standard that is only welcoming and the least bit exclusive. We need to support those who are targets of prejudice and harassment and continue to build bridges between all students to foster a culture of belonging, understanding, respect, and acceptance.

In Solidarity, Brandon Jackson - president, UM Hillel Casey Dresbach - president, UM Hillel Galia Bernat - president, Emet Israel Ally Schwart - president, CanePAC

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October 16, 2018 - October 22, 2018

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PERSONAL FOCUS

Don’t be so quick to judge millennials A m o n g the laundry list of millennial hallmarks I can’t stand lies the phrase “entitlement,” closely followed by Tinder veganized

By Dana Munro and Guest Columnist pastries.

B a b y boomers and Gen X’ers think we’re ignorant to their reductive perception: the millennial girl Snapchatting down the street, disengaged, drafting a mental coordinate plot of every Starbucks within a five-mile radius, on her way to 8 a.m. SoulCycle, getting in shape before her dreaded workday doing the bare minimum

at the job that her aunt’s cousin’s sister’s hairstylist got for her. I mean she has to feed that cold brew addiction somehow. She struts like she owns the world, no regard for those who went before her, pioneering the technology in her hand or the opportunity at her fingertips. Utter, inexcusable entitlement.

I’ll be the first to concede that I occasionally fit this mold.

Our generation has undoubtedly yielded superficiality and materialism and it can be hard to stay down to earth. However, I fundamentally disagree with the way this prototypical millennial is perceived by the elder generations.

Yes, she may be contorting her expression into the duck face in an openly public forum

toward a handheld device. But, what you don’t know is that she’s sending this picture to a close friend she met studying abroad in Venezuela. Her Venezuelan friend speaks broken English, and she speaks Spanglish at best, but they bonded over the universal language of art as they explored museums, concerts and films together. Communication through Snapchat isn’t inhibited by language; it’s become their preferred medium.

Yes, she may be minutes away from shelling out 30 bucks to have a disconcertingly overcaffeinated instructor teach her proper hand positioning on a stationary bike in a room one roofie away from being a fullblown South Beach discotheque.

However, perhaps there’s more

going on. Maybe she had an eating disorder earlier in life, an increasingly rampant issue in our generation, and has found SoulCycle and it’s party-inspired vibe a fun, measured way to stay healthy.

And perhaps she is working at a job garnered from a distant connection, that she hasn’t rightfully earned, detached from her surroundings. She’s the picture of entitlement. Well to this I say, yes, maybe you’re right.

Maybe she is just hopelessly self-centered, toting around a ballooning superiority complex.

But maybe look a little deeper. Maybe your crystallized preconceived notions are obscuring your judgment. Maybe she’s a champion for LGBTQ+ rights and these stodgy old

cubicles are just riddled with homophobia. Maybe she aspires to speak out about body image and writes a blog about her eating disorder experience on her laptop during breaks. Maybe she’s fresh out of med school but can’t seem to pin down a job in this gridlocked market and is itching to make a bigger impact. Maybe she really is grateful for this opportunity but she’s struggling to reconcile the generations, too.

People love to classify.

It simplifies the complexities of humanity. But be mindful, Boomers, there may be more to us than meets the eye.

Dana Munro is a TMH alum currently attending the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Her column, Glass Half Full, ran every Tuesday in spring 2018.

POLITICS

What Kavanaugh’s nomination really means After a week-long investigation, Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as Supreme Court Justice on Oct. 6, for a lifelong seat a 50-48

By Daniela Perez with Contributing vote.

Writer These turn of events are quite upsetting to Christine Blasey Ford, who shared her story of sexual assault and has become a hero to many, and a liar to others, after bringing forth her accusations against Kavanaugh.

Upon hearing of the list of Supreme Court nominees, she was reminded of a trauma that shaped her adolescence. The name “Brett Kavanaugh” was

no longer a nightmare she tried to escape. It was reality. That name brought her back to being 15, pushed in a room, with her mouth meeting Kavanaugh’s hand as he attempted to rape her.

This story, one that once remained private in a room with her husband and therapist, returned six years later to 100 senators and became the topic of public debate in modern American politics.

Ford’s testimony was powerful, specific and gutting.

It offered a painful recollection of what it’s like to be a woman in America. Ford did everything that could be asked of a witness.

After all, the hearing wasn’t about her. It was about the man she accused of sexual assault.

Kavanaugh’s visible anger created a moment of forgetfulness among viewers.

While he

repeatedly mentioned the word “beer” (29 times, to be exact), Kavanaugh’s taste for beer made us forget that his testimony was his hearing to be voted into the Supreme Court.

His testimony begged a huge question: Why can’t we doubt him like we doubt Christine Blasey Ford?

Beyond placing belief between Kavanaugh and Ford, the political system in the United States demonstrated a deep divide. Beyond party affiliations, Ford displayed a credible and serious testimony. Ford told her story to several people over the years and even told Congress prior to Kavanaugh’s nomination.

Furthermore, she pinpointed Kavanaugh’s hometown, the owner of the house she was assaulted in, and the name, and the part-time job, of his best

friend at the time, Mark Judge.

Once Kavanaugh’s testimony began, he mentioned a striking reality. “I’m never going to get my reputation back,” he said. “My life is totally, and permanently altered.”

This described the suffering that scintillated down the spines of Ford and so many other sexual assault victims nationwide.

While President Donald Trump apologizes to Justice Brett Kavanaugh for the “terrible pain and suffering” he and his family were “forced to endure,” Christine Blasey Ford and her family won’t be able to return home for quite some time due to continuous death threats.

Ford retraumatized herself to fight a system that does not fight for women. This provides us with an upsetting truth: If Ford, “a highly educated, married, upper-

middle-class white woman” can’t be enough to have an impact on how we perceive sexual assault victims, the effects are only worse for women with “fewer resources at their disposal,” wrote Katie Heaney of The Cut. Despite an eight-hour hearing and an inconclusive FBI investigation, Kavanaugh was still appointed. It proves that the United States’ deep polarization has drowned us to the point where not even our Supreme Court’s ethics can circumvent justice. If not even those who belong to the United States’ highest court of law can be held accountable, who can?

Daniela Perez is a junior majoring in journalism and political science.

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October 16, 2018 - October 22, 2018

Courtesy of Natural Chicken Grill

CLOSE TO CAMPUS: The newest off-campus dining option for UM students is a short walk from campus, next to the Red Road Commons Apartments building.

Review: Natural Chicken Grill opens near UM campus

By Jordan Lewis & Kay-Ann Henry Edge Editor & Opinion Editor edge@themiamihurricane.com opinion@themiamihurricane.com

Having served the Miami area for the last 15 years, Natural Chicken Grill opened the doors to its new South Miami location— conveniently nestled on Red Road between Sunset Place and Red Road Commons—only a month ago.

In addition to being the newest and largest, the South Miami location is the only one offering drive-thru service. Its menu includes everything from pita wraps to chicken platters to their signature “chops,” comprised of rice, chicken or churrasco, and a variety of toppings and sauces. With a motto of “Always Fresh,” the restaurant aims to provide healthy and tasty food for affordable prices.

It seems like Natural Chicken Grill has all the makings of Coral Gables’ latest hotspot.

So, Kay-Ann and I did some investigating

to find out whether NCG is fit to be UM students’ newest go-to.

The atmosphere:

An interior decorated with wood paneling, stainless steel, wooden furniture and subtle accents of red make the restaurant feel modern yet still laid-back and homey. The presence of locally sourced art manages to tie in the eclectic, Wynwood-esque aesthetic that Miami is known for.

Being able to see directly into the kitchen offered an extra layer of comfort, as we could see the chefs cooking with real, fresh ingredients. During our visit—which was around 7 p.m.—service was speedy, and the restaurant was calm and quiet.

The food:

Courtesy of Natural Chicken Grill

Jordan Lewis // Edge Editor

For meat-eaters, Natural Chicken Grill offers an array of options. Guests can order a quarter, half, or whole grilled chicken, marinated chicken breast, chicken fajitas, pitas wraps, and multiple variations of their signature chicken and churrasco chops.

Kay-Ann: I ordered the South of the Border Chop. Though it boasts itself as one of the more popular meals, I found myself fiddling around the meal and unable to finish even though I came with an empty stomach.

The real star of the show was their churrasco chop. It was everything you could ask for— perfectly cut, cooked and seasoned and it went well with all their signature sauces. I came for the chicken, but I’m definitely coming back for the steak.

For vegetarians, options are less expansive but still there. Natural Chicken Grill offers a Vegetarian Chop—a vegetarian-friendly version of their signature chop—and multiple salads, including a “create your own salad” option.

Jordan: Because salads are available almost anywhere, I went with the small Vegetarian Chop, minus the tomatoes.

Truthfully, for something targeted towards vegetarians, I thought it was a little short on vegetables, the only actual one being lettuce (and maybe the avocado from the guacamole, even though it is technically a fruit). So, I added sauteed onions and corn for $1.29 and 99 cents, respectively. This made all the difference. Though I was very hungry, I could barely finish the small portion. I left feeling full, satisfied, and not like I had canceled out the day’s workout.

Aside from their main courses, Natural Chicken Grill offers desserts, all less than $4, including flan and tres leches from authentic Cuban bakeries.

The bottom line:

Though not five-star restaurant food or a home-cooked meal, Natural Chicken Grill offers a healthy, reasonably priced alternative when you’re tired of standing in food court lines or ordering Chipotle on Postmates. Yes, it lacks in vegetarian options, but what more can you expect from a place with chicken in its name?

We give this restaurant a 7/10.

Courtesy of Natural Chicken Grill

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UM alum talks new book, money, and how to make it

By Kay-Ann Henry Opinion Editor opinion@themiamihurricane.com

We’re all writing a book in our heads.

Jon Kowalsky is finally publishing his.

On Oct. 24, the 29-year-old Miami Business School alum is releasing a book called “The Cashflow Manifesto: Everything I Learned from My Millionaire Mentors,” a sort of how-to guide on how to be financially successful.

Even though Kowalsky has plenty of experience in entrepreneurship and business—previously starting and running his own independent music company called Studio 120—he never thought about writing a book about them. In fact, the idea came from his wife.

“A lot of these ideas started brewing in my mind ever since I started pursuing entrepreneurship when I was 17,” he said.

“My wife works in the nonprofit world with Feeding South Florida, and she was just having a conversation with me about writing a book about homelessness. That just really got me thinking about what I would write about.”

It’s only right that he focused on his book in the field of business and finances.

During his time at the university, he majored in business and minored in music and marketing. He credits the experience

he gained during pitch competitions and business programs for helping him in his career.

“I had lots of fun, and for a time, it was quite successful,” said Kowalsky on closing Studio 120. “I decided to just let it be what it was because I was no longer getting the results I wanted.”

That’s the aim of this book: to wield results. For his writer’s debut, Kowalsky interviewed seven self-made millionaires.

He spent hours with these entrepreneurs trying to find what exactly they did to make their money for work them. The tips, stories, and guidelines they imparted to him lay the foundation of the book.

“There are a million ways to make money. But, there are only a few ways to make money and have control over your time, and that’s what I saw in these millionaires,” he said.

Kowalsky’s passion to help others is obvious. During our talk, he regularly mused about income inequality, student debt, and “the problem with how the system works.” A huge part of his writing this book, he said, was to help others make better financial decisions.

“What I would call successful is when you can actually help impart this knowledge and help other people duplicate the same results you have—whether you’re an accountant, lawyer or investor,”

Photo courtesy John Kowalsky ONE FOR THE BOOKS: Kowalksy and his wife Jenelle pose with their daughter on their wedding day.

Kowalsky said. “I would recommend this book to anyone in any stage of their life.

It’s applicable to any financial situation.”

In his final comments, Kowalsky added that “Maslow’s hierarchy teaches us we can’t deal with those greater aspirations unless we take care of our

finances first. Although this is a book about creating certain financial results, the real purpose is to teach people how to get time back into their lives to do more significant things, like spending time with family, family legacy, traveling, or helping someone in need.”

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Miami Film Festival master class a hidden “gem” in Little Havana

By Grace Wehniainen Editor-in-Chief editor@themiamihurricane.com

Diego Garcia talks like a painter, but his canvas is the silver screen.

The filmmaker, named one of Variety’s “10 Cinematographers to Watch” in 2016, spoke of vision, expression and the connective power of landscape on Oct. 13 at the fourth annual Miami Film Festival GEMS, held at the historic Tower Theater.

“At the beginning, I am open and just receiving,” Garcia said of his creative process. “And then, while shooting, it’s just more natural, you know… not so rational.”

During his master class on cinematography, an intimate talk that belied the hum of Little Havana outside, Garcia told the story of his creative career and the realities—both practical and poetic—of shaping the visual scope of a film.

His professional path began with small-scale pieces, such as “Fogo” in 2012, described by Garcia as a “docufiction hybrid.” Here, a bare-bones, four-person crew—the director, two actors and Garcia—worked to create an authentic atmospheric piece, and Garcia even lent his time to script writing on the spot.

Wearing many hats—those of writer, editor, set designer and cinematographer— was a recurring theme of his first forays into filmmaking.

In addition to this hands-on style, Garcia has long relied on artistic tendencies, pulling inspiration from paintings and imbuing Chiaroscuro,

strong, noir-esque contrasts of light and dark, into his work. He’ll even listen to music on set, while shooting landscapes, to really capture the rhythm of a scene.

In one film, 2015’s “Neon Bull,” Garcia’s artistic lens was especially apparent.

“The whole film, it was shot from far away… just observing the reality,” he said. “The whole film is in constant movement. The camera moves almost all the time, like a continuous dance with the characters… the camera was trying to be very respectful.”

Now, as Garcia prepares to make his mainstream U.S. debut with “Wildlife”— which had its Miami debut at the festival and premieres nationally Oct. 19.—a larger audience may have the chance to see his dreamy, atmospheric work in action.

In collaborating with actor-turneddirector Paul Dano, whom he met via Skype call, Garcia made a friend.

“We connect well,” he said. “He seemed to be, like, a very sensitive person, and he was looking for a true collaborator… a teammate to share his vision,” even though Garcia acknowledged that “I was not part of that reality” in regard to the film’s setting in mid-century Montana.

Though the film is a bigger production, with bigger names to boot— Jake Gyllenhaal and Carey Mulligan are sure to drum up attention—Garcia has not forgotten the scrappy, improvisational nature of his earliest work.

During the film’s red carpet, Garcia told The Miami Hurricane that “it’s about being consequent on your idea, or what you believe—it doesn’t matter the size,

Grace Wehniainen // Editor-in-Chief WHAT A GEM: Cinematographer Diego Garcia walks the red carpet at Miami Film Festival GEMS before the premiere of “Wildlife.”

or the budget. If you have something to say, a good idea, you can translate it into something.”

Garcia was presented with the festival’s Art of Light Award before the Saturday-night screening of his film, which tells the story of a boy witnessing the dissolution of his parent’s marriage against the small-town Western backdrop.

Though GEMS is a smaller offshoot of the main Miami Film Festival, which happens in the spring, viewers ought to be on the lookout for critical praise surrounding “Wildlife” and other GEMS films. In 2017, “Call Me by Your Name” aired here before amassing critical and commercial praise later during Oscar season.

Ultra to return to Miami despite location concerns

By Jordan Lewis Edge Editor edge@themiamihurricane.com

Many have heard the news that the City of Miami Commission voted Sept. 27 against allowing Ultra Music Festival to return to downtown Miami next year.

Well, the rumors are true. Ultra Miami is looking for a new home as will not be returning to Bayfront Park—where it has been held for the past 20 years—

in 2019. But, that is not going to stop this legendary weekend of EDM, special guests, friends, fun, and memories from taking place. Right now, Ultra organizers are not sure where it will happen, but they are sure that it will.

In case you are on the fence about investing in the Ultra experience, here is a look back at the 2018 festival, where Ultra Miami celebrated its 20th anniversary: The lineup featured DJ headliners such Marshmello, The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, and DJ snake, with live

performances from G Eazy, Azealia Banks, Infected Mushroom and more.

Each year, Ultra puts together an “aftermovie”- a recap of the weekend’s events. To commemorate its 20th year, Ultra put together an extra-special one, released just a few weeks ago on Sept. 24.

The 2018 Official Aftermovie, created by critically-acclaimed filmmaker FINAL KID, is 14 minutes long and meant to immerse viewers in the euphoric, aweinspiring, “star-studded lineup and breathtaking scenery” that was #ULTRA20.

It includes cameos from celebrities Will Smith, Yo Gotti, etc., and even documents the surprise reunion of Swedish House Mafia that unfolded on the Ultra stage after a 5-year hiatus.

Ultra 2019 will take place March 2931. Tickets are now on sale, with Tiers 1,2, and 3 already sold out. To purchase tickets or find more information, click here.

Be on the lookout for updates regarding next year’s festival from The Hurricane.

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COMMENTARY

A letter to South Florida: Changes need to be made

By Josh White Sports Editor @_JoshRWhite sports@themiamihurricane.com

Dear South Florida, The season is not over.

The Hurricanes were upset by the Cavaliers in demoralizing fashion at Virginia. It happened.

“It’s going to be a tough pill to swallow,” head coach Mark Richt said, following the 16-13 defeat. “It’s going to be a long flight home. It’s going to be a long time before we get to play another game, so we have some things we have to get straightened out.”

However, Miami’s season goal is still intact. UM has the opportunity to repeat as Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division champions.

Don’t forget, just a year ago, Richt led the Hurricanes — who rose as high as No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings — to their first ACC Coastal title in program history and the first 10-win season since 2003.

Under Richt, Miami has signed up some of the nation’s best talent, finishing with top-level recruiting classes.

But some of those key cogs haven’t blossomed into elite players.

“We have to be better,” fifthyear senior Malik Rosier said.

“I think coach Richt nailed it on the head. He said ‘We don’t have average players, but we’re playing average.’ And, we have to get better from that stand point.”

Compounded by questionable playcalling, Richt’s honeymoon as head coach is over. Miami hasn’t beaten a Power 5 team on the road since Oct. 28, 2017, when the Hurricanes defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels, 24-19, in Chapel Hill.

But don’t simply disregard

Josh White // Sports Editor CHANGE IS COMING: In 2017, Mark Richt led the Hurricanes to their first ACC Coastal title in program history and the first 10-win season since 2003. However, one year later, Miami has struggled against Power 5 competition, falling out of the AP Top 25 rankings for the first time in 24 polls.

what UM has accomplished under But that doesn’t mean change in the design of the plays his tutelage. change should be avoided. The themselves, change is needed.

Less than three years ago, Hurricanes offense could use a “If there is a time in-season the Al Golden experiment failed. facelift. Against ACC opponents, to make certain changes, you can Golden’s run finished with an Miami has scored just under 26 do them, whether it’s just scheme embarrassing or maybe 58-0 loss against personnel or Clemson with whatever it may banners being be,” Richt said. flown around “Sometimes, South Florida. time will help So, don’t start flying a “C’MON, In fouryou. Certainly, #FIREMARKRICHT THESE BANNERS ARE plus seasons, it’ll be a couple EXPENSIVE” sign around Hard Rock he notched just sleepless nights a 32-25 record for me, I know.”

Stadium. and fell shy of If the Canes beating rival can make the Florida State appropriate five times. changes, things Whereas Richt has points per game during Richt’s should be just fine in South accumulated a 24-9 ledger midway tenure.

Florida. through his third campaign and Whether it is a change on “We still have a lot of football has defeated the Seminoles in Richt’s coaching staff, a change ahead of us,” Richt said. “We back-to-back years. of who calls the plays or even a still have the opportunity to get to

Charlotte. That’s not dead, that’s not over. But that certainly, that game…Virginia earned the right to win, we didn’t do enough to get it done.”

Regardless, the Richt era is still in its growing stage. Many experts thought Miami would never even get back to this point.

So, don’t start flying a “C’MON, #FIREMARKRICHT THESE BANNERS ARE EXPENSIVE” sign around Hard Rock Stadium.

For now, enjoy the final stretch of Hurricanes football and everything that comes with it.

Soak in every trek to the stadium, cherish the moments spent tailgating with friends and family and the Turnover Chain because before you know it, you’ll be counting down the days until the 2019 season kicks off.

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ROUND UP

Final stretch of Hurricanes’ fall athletics

By Maxwell Trink Senior Sports Writer @MaxwellTrink

Cross Country

Sophomore Simone Vreeland ran a season-best 19:14.04, finishing 11th overall, at the USF Invitational in Tampa, Florida.

Senior Anne den Otter notched the Hurricanes’ next best time with a 19:40.04 performance.

For the men’s team, sophomore Dylan Sykes was the first Hurricane to complete the event for the fourth consecutive meet. Sykes tallied a top-20 finish with a time of 28:25.92.

With the end of the regular season, Miami will head to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts for the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships Oct. 26.

Rowing

The fall season started off in the right direction for the Hurricanes at the Head of the Indian Creek.

UM had seven boats race in the regatta hosted by the Miami Beach Rowing Club.

The Canes had three boats participate in the Women’s Open Collegiate 8+ event. The Hurricanes’ “A” boat finished in first place with a time of 14:17 in the Women’s Open Collegiate 8+ event.

Miami’s “A” squad secured a silver medal with a time of 15:31 in the Women’s Collegiate Champ 4+ event while the Canes “D” boat grabbed the bronze medal clocking in at 16:35.

UM will compete against the University of Central Florida in a scrimmage Nov. 10 in Orlando.

Soccer After giving up a goal in the 34th minute of the match, the Hurricanes were able to play lockdown defense and tied No. 8 Boston College, 1-1.

Redshirt senior Phallon Tullis-Joyce secured a seasonhigh eight saves against the Eagles.

Freshman forward Mallory Olsson scored the lone UM tally, weaving past the BC defense and finessing her shot perfectly over the goalkeeper’s head, into the top corner of the net.

“This a really good step in the right direction in terms of realizing our potential,” coach Sarah Barnes said. “Although they had good chances, I think we created really clear chances right in front of the goal.”

Miami (5-7-1, 2-4-1 ACC) next visit the North Carolina State Wolfpack 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Dail Soccer Field.

Swimming & Diving

The Hurricanes concluded their two-day tournament in Dallas at the SMU Classic finishing fifth with 227.5 points.

Sophomore Alicia Blagg continued to dominate, notching a first-place performance in the one-meter dive and second (313.35) on the three-meter dive.

UM freshman swimmer Maria Artigas Fernandez registered a time of 4:20.79 in the 400 IM, placing her third in Hurricanes history for that specific race.

Miami will head to Atlanta to face off against Georgia Tech, Florida Gulf Coast University, and The Savannah College of Art and Design Oct. 19-20.

Women’s Tennis

On the final day of the Bedford Cup, Miami was able to secure three championships at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.

Freshman Lucia Marzal Martinez won the No. 1 Singles flight main draw trophy. Senior Ana Madcur won the consolation draw of the tournament while junior Yuna Ito and sophomore Ulyana Shirokova took the Doubles No. 2 main draw trophy.

Marzal Martinez defeated No. 87 Rebeka Stolmar, from the University of Central Florida, in two straight sets, 6-2,6-3.

“I’m really happy Lucia had such a successful weekend,” coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews said.

Josh White // Sports Editor TEAMWORK GOALS: Michelle Giamportone (left), Gudrun Haralz (center) and Tia Dupont (right) celebrate a goal against Florida International University Aug. 19 at Cobb Stadium. UM beat FIU 4-1.

“This is really going to boost her confidence moving forward. She had a very good week-and-a-half of practice and it showed this weekend.”

The Hurricanes went 15-6 in singles matches and ended the Bedford Cup in with a total record of 19-7.

Volleyball

The Hurricanes split a pair of road Atlantic Coast Conference contests.

Miami dropped its match against the Syracuse Orange, 3-1, Friday, Oct. 12.

The Canes were led by redshirt sophomore Elizaveta Lukianova, who had 16 kills and three blocks in the 26-24, 20-25, 15-25, 22-25, loss. Rookie outside hitter Chloe Brown added 11 kills.

Despite the defeat, Miami was able to complete its road trip with a victory against the Boston College Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 14

in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

UM notched its first ACC sweep of the season defeating BC, 25-23, 26-24, 25-22.

Senior outside hitter Kolby Bird stole the spotlight with 13 kills, three blocks and a service ace against the Eagles.

The Canes (10-5, 6-2 ACC) will return to Coral Gables and face off against the Clemson Tigers 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the James L. Knight Sports Complex.

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Forget foliage - fall’s baby fever season.

Have a question for V? Email

dearv@themiamihurricane.com.

Ah, it’s fall. It’s time for most of the country to snuggle up with a nice cozy blanket, sip some apple cider (with plenty of pumpkin spiceflavored hard liquor) and viciously disfigure pumpkins for the sake of decoration. Or if you’re here in Miami – continue sweating.

Although it may not physically feel like fall, I’m in a fall state of mind. It’s time to settle down and try to find a significant other who will get me high-dollar value holiday presents. I actually just laughed out loud writing

that because this is never going to happen.

Anyway, while autumn may be the start of cuffing season, I want to go a step further. I want to have a baby.

You heard me right – it’s baby fever season.

My ovaries are literally screaming for me to reproduce and raise a child, despite the fact that I am 21 years old and often forget to do my homework or that I put Easy Mac in the microwave when I’m drunk.

I can’t be responsible for myself, so why are my raging hormones and bountiful ovaries wanting me to be responsible

for another, tiny human. As the prolific R. Kelly once said, “My mind is tellin’ me no, but my body, my body’s tellin’ me yes.”

It’s not even about the Bump and Grind, because I don’t care if I get laid. There’s something about the act of creating and raising a human being that needs me and cares for me that’s just so appealing to me in this moment.

My shrink will probably say it’s because of my abandonment issues or whatever but I don’t care!

If I have to scoop something up from the floor of a men’s shower in a freshman residential college and do the deed myself with a turkey baster, I’m fine with it.

It takes what it takes, and it’s more action than I’m getting now.

The idea of raising a human seems great and terrifying, but I really want to do it, despite the fact I cannot take care of myself.

Instead of doing my homework, I’m listing baby names and shopping online for cribs and onesies. The child will exclusively be dressed in items bought from Target, by the way.

Do you also have baby fever? Do you want to help V make the baby? Are you the Florida Department of Children and Families and are concerned about the content of this article? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, email dearv@themiamihurricane.com!

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