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Committee to address football busing concerns Administration, students partner to create solutions BY ERIKA GLASS MULTIMEDIA EDITOR
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United Black Students stage Rosa Parks re-enactment Students participated in a Rosa Parks re-enactment Wednesday afternoon at the Rock. The event was part of the larger Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Student organizations like United Black Students (UBS) and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity partnered with campus offices like the Butler Center for Service and Leadership to organize activities commemorating King’s legacy and the civil rights movement. According to Ashley Lindo, vice-president for UBS, Rosa Parks’ historic stance in the white section of the bus “sparked” the civil rights movement in the United States. “I liked the idea of the re-enactment because it was a very interactive and was a way for students to actually be a part of a important experience in civil rights history,” she said.
Students and faculty have come together to organize a task force charged with improving student bus transportation and ticketing for Sun Life Stadium. Under the leadership of Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Whitely, this committee will address some of the issues that the system has been faced with in recent years. “The original mission [of the busing system] is to take the students to the game and take them back,” Whitely said. “And while we’re doing that, we’re taking students home at a much higher percentage that the students who go [to Sun Life Stadium] on the buses.” Whitely mentioned that for popular games like the one against the University of Florida, students are more likely to use the buses returning to campus than the ones going to the game. For that game, there were 65 students who arrived at the stadium using the university’s bus system and 120 who used the buses only to return to campus. “I want to relook at our entire system and look at how we’re running it,” Whitely said. “I also want to address some of the ticket issues. For some of the games there has been a ‘no-show’ factor for students.” The task force also hopes to tackle behavioral problems on the buses. Of the 21 members of the task force, nine are students. Whitely said that she looked at different constituencies that would form a diverse committee. In order to implement the policies the task force hopes to execute, students that have been appointed to the committee are asked to agree to participate by April. If they are unable or unwilling to participate, they are asked to recommend someone to take their place. Robby Chiste, treasurer of Student Government, is one of the students that have been asked to join. “I think there’s an excellent group of people meeting with a wide mix of viewpoints from which they have seen the system both work efficiently and struggle at times,” Chiste said. With the task force’s first meeting coming up next week, Whitely looks forward to what the committee has to offer. “I want to see what they think about what’s going on and the concerns over the disparity and what they think we should do about it and be more effective in running the program,” she said.
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Toppel Career Center relocates to former Writing Center Center celebrates move with block party BY ALINA ZERPA SENIOR NEWS WRITER
“Don’t call it a comeback” is the motto that the Toppel Career Center has adopted to define its new location. The 12,000-foot space is located next to Henry S. West Laboratory School, behind the Pavia Garage. The two-story building was opened on Jan. 13. It holds six interview labs equipped with cameras and microphones so students and employers can hold interviews or make video conference calls. Formerly a chapel, the two-story building allows for more interview and meeting rooms, advising offices and even a computer lab with a fireplace. “The area will allow us to do more programming,” said Christian Garcia, director of Toppel. “There is more flexible space and we can accommodate other things at the same time.” Toppel Ambassador Michaela Gabaldon claims that even though the location is not centralized on campus as it was before, “the few ex-
tra steps outweigh the benefits of what the new building has to offer.” Ambassadors help raise awareness about upcoming career fairs and events. There are a total of 40 ambassadors but with the expansion of offices and space, the center hopes to hire about 20 more students. The center hosted a block party on Wednesday for students to become familiarized with the new location. Rock climbing, food, music and giveaways greeted students as they took tours of the new building and learned about the services that Toppel provides. “It’s a vast improvement to how it was before,” junior Kathryn Collins said. Freshman Maka Raffipiy believed it was “a lot nicer than I thought it would be.” Matt Barnes, assistant director of Orientation and Commuter Involvement, claimed the new space would be “better for the campus culture.” Junior Danny Acosta expressed similar sentiments. “It is a great idea that there are new buildings such as the Student Activities Center, and now Toppel,” he said. Due to the renovations still taking place, the building will officially open at noon on Feb. 7.
HALLEE MELTZER // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER COMEBACK KINGS: Partygoers to the Toppel grand opening Block Party on Wednesday afternoon eagerly took free gear, including “#newToppel” tank tops.
Check out themiamihurricane.com/tmhtv for a video tour of Toppel Career Center’s new space.
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Social Justice Week to address mental health disparities Event to promote research, wellness BY CHLOE HERRING STAFF WRITER
The daily pressures of being a college student could easily take a negative toll on the mental health of any student. But before the semester swings into full effect, two students hope to save the campus from spiraling down paths of unhealthy mental problems. Riana Brown and Meera Nagarsheth are co-chairs of Mental Health Disparities, an event that will focus on mental health issues at UM and on a global scale. The event will be held on the Green Jan. 30 at noon and is one of a series of events in Social Justice Week 2014, which Nagarsheth said seeks to foster action regarding various social problems. Nagarsheth said the event will highlight the topic of mental health as it relates to a larger context of social ills. “Mental health ties into a lot of different social issues: poverty, health access, race and socioeconomic status,” Nagarsheth said. “We’re focusing on mental health on a college 2
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campus, but that conversation can be applied to a greater global society.” Disparities in mental health refer to the differences in prevalence and diagnosis of mental disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), blacks and Hispanics experience mental illness at lower rates than their white counterparts. But researchers argue that some ethnic-cultural and socioeconomic minorities are adversely underdiagnosed because they do not seek professional attention. Latest studies from NIHM also show that college-aged adults are affected by mental illness. A little over four percent of adults ages 18 to 25 years old have serious mental illness. Nagarsheth said she hopes other students will recognize the importance of addressing mental health, especially as it pertains to the university setting. “It’s something that’s super relevant to a lot of people, especially on college campuses where there’s a lot of opportunities for you to breed anxiety,” she said. Anxiety and depression are the most common mental disorders experienced in the U.S. About 30 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 29 experience anxiety at least once and every year 6.7 percent of U.S. adults suffer deJan. 23 - Jan. 26, 2014
pression. Everyone experiences levels of both, but they are considered severe if they debilitate healthy day-to-day life. Challenges to coping with high stress levels contribute to the prevalence of both anxiety and depression on UM’s campus, said Darren Bernal, a counseling psychology Ph.D. student and intern at the Counseling Center. He said that college campuses reflect the health concerns of society at large. But as Neil Schneiderman, director of UM’s division of health psychology, points out, there is one major distinction between college students and most of society. Education makes a huge difference in how college students think about mental health issues. “To some extent, people have stigmas. I would imagine that college students have less than the general community,” Schneiderman said. Both researchers and mental health professionals argue that mental health is an intricate aspect of overall wellness. Maintaining a healthy mind deserves the same attention as goals to stay in great physical shape. “It’s all on the health spectrum,” Bernal said. “Mental health is just another component of the things that we deal with as humans.”
The Mental Health Disparities event will point students to on-campus resources, classes and research on mental health, volunteer opportunities and community partners that promote mental health. Schneiderman said the event is an important move for the campus community. “That’s a great idea because people should help other people,” he said. “That’s the nature of what humans are supposed to be about.” Students experiencing any psychological crisis are encouraged to visit the counseling center. It offers free services to students who need treatment for SMI and help in a wide range of topics like concerns about graduate school, relationship problems, choosing a career and identity issues.
IF YOU GO WHAT: Social Justice Week 2014: Mental Health Disparities Event WHERE: The Green WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 30
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Beloved IT employee dies at 30
Malcom Gladwell to visit campus
Colleagues, students mourn over Wakhisi’s loss BY ALEXANDER GONZALEZ NEWS EDITOR
Karina Valdez, a School of Communication adviser, met with Mupalia (Mupi) Wakhisi at the Learning Center classrooms during holiday breaks to play the piano. “He was a stand-up guy, very sentimental, very touching,” Valdez said. “He would just play the piano and he was talented in everything and anything that he tried: He could play the piano, he could sing, he could play the bongos, the harmonica – he bought a harmonica a few years ago and he would play that.” Valdez now only has Wakhisi’s small gifts, like drawings, to remember him by. He died Sunday at the age of 30. The cause of death has not been confirmed. Wakhisi was the help desk technician and part of the IT department for the School of Communication (SoC). He addressed problems related to software and troubleshooting. Tom Ortiz, director of technical operations and engineering, hired Wakhisi who worked in IT for seven years. Ortiz knew Wakhisi since he was 13 years old. Wakhisi’s mother Tsitsi is a journalism professor at the SoC. Ortiz praised Wakhisi’s patience with the students. “He didn’t hesitate to sit there and help anyone who needed any kind of assistance,” Ortiz said. Tonya Sautier, SoC assistant dean, is friends with Tsitsi and knew Wakhisi as a family friend for six years. “He’s just one of those people you have to like; he’s kind and
giving; always smiling and happy and ready to make you laugh.” Sautier found the news of his death as “surreal” and was “devastated.” “It’s difficult to imagine something like this happening,” she said. “We’re still trying to comprehend it.” Most students remember Wakhisi for his WAKHISI role in the Peace Sullivan/James Ansin High School Journalism and New Media Workshop. The workshop is a residential experience for high school students to hone their writing, editing, design and photography skills. Wakhisi was once a director of the program and later helped out as an assistant, taking care of the students’ day-to-day needs. Junior Elena Tayem attributes her admission to the University of Miami as a broadcast journalism major because of Wakhisi. “Mupi, you have no idea how much you changed my life because of Miami Montage,” she said. “I would not be at my dream school, the University of Miami, if it wasn’t for you. I will never forget all the fun Montage memories.” Yves Colon, a journalism professor and former director of the Montage program, remembers Wakhisi fondly. For Colon, the loss is especially difficult because he knew Wakhisi since he was in “diapers,” watching him grow up. The relationships that Wakhisi formed with the students in Montage are his lasting legacy, Colon said. “He was great with the kids,” Colon said. “He was all for fun, he loved to have fun with them but he was no nonsense. He wanted them to work and wanted them to get things accomplished as well.” A public memorial service for Wakhisi will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Storer Auditorium.
Bestselling author to speak about latest book BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
Five-time New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell will be speaking at the University of Miami at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. Gladwell will be talking about his latest book, “David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants.” In this work, Gladwell looks into what happens when people confront “giants” in the form of powerful opponents, armies and mighty warriors as well as disability, misfortune and oppression. He seeks to show how the general population fundamentally misunderstands the meaning of advantages and disadvantages. Gladwell is also the author of “The Tipping Point,” “Blink,” “Outliers” and “What the Dog Saw.” He aims to sift through research and academic work in sociology, psychology and social psychology to draw unexpected implications and challenge how people think. He was named one of the 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2005 and one of the Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers in 2009. Gladwell has also worked as a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1996. Deatailed ticketing information to be announced.
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Annual arts festival revisits campus
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PRISM: People of all ages gathered this weekend in the warm January sunshine at the Beaux Arts Festival of Art and were delighted by the beautiful creations of local artists. This is the festival’s 63rd year on campus. The first festival took place during the spring of 1952. It was originally called the “Clothesline Sale” because art work hung on a clothesline. The goal of the event was to provide a venue for young artists to meet members of the community. The festival is run by volunteers. Members from campus and the community attended.
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Former senator of Maine speaks on healthcare Senator delivers address at Business School event BY CRISTINA LONDONO CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Former Sen. Olympia Snowe gave the keynote address at The Business of Healthcare: Bending the Cost Curve conference, which was hosted by the Center for Health Sector Management and Policy at the Business School. The conference aimed to discuss the relationship between health care and businesses, drawing upon Snowe’s combined 40-year experience in the United States House and Senate. “I think [the Affordable Care Act] will have a major effect as we move forward,” said Snowe during the keynote. “How to respond to the issues that are raised by the Affordable Care Act and in so many other domains and the impact on community valuable programs, such as Medicare, that are of indisputable quality in importance to seniors here in Florida and certainly to my constituents in Maine.” Snowe also emphasized the need for people in all spheres to work together, claiming that if legislation does not move forward as a result of stalemates and lockdowns, neither will the country.
“We can do much better ... but unfortunately there is an abuse of legislative negligence, frankly, in the part of Congress,” she said. “That’s what I argued about when I was there and that contributed to my own frustrations and led to my departure thinking that I would continue to fight on the outside of the institution to derive change that I think is more indicative of America in terms of what we can accomplish as a nation.” Student media also had an opportunity to speak to Snowe. Here are some highlights from the interview. STUDENT MEDIA: Regarding the healthcare law, do you think that now that it is a law, … it is time for [the Republicans] ... to make a more positive contribution to perfecting or improving [it] instead of trying to just scratch it off? OLYMPIA SNOWE: I think that going forward… the Republicans are going to have to look at ways in which to work with the other side and likewise, the Democrats will have to work with the Republicans in ways in which to address ... the issues that are clearly imminent. THE MIAMI HURRICANE: Do you think we will be able to get to that stage where there is a lot of compromise between both parties in the future? OS: I am certainly hoping so, that is what I’m investing my time and energy in
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right now, with young people in college campuses, as well as with organizations, and groups of all political persuasions. [I’m trying to] encourage them to understand what is at stake and what we SNOWE can do to change specifically ... I think that both [political parties] need to appreciate that too … they have an inordinate and singular responsibility to make sure that they perform on behalf of the country. It is about the interest of the country. SM: Do you believe the coverage of our demographic, 18-34, plays a huge role in the success of the law, despite the administration not seeing the numbers they had hope for in the enrollment? Why do you think that is? OS: Well, it certainly does play a critical role … because of the question of how you spread the risk among those who are in the exchanges [which] will ultimately dictate cost. One of the issues that I wanted to address before the enactment of the Affordable Care Act was ... how affordable would these plans be at the outset and [how] some assumptions would have had to be made to understand exactly what the cost would be of the “young invincible.”
PHOTO BY VICTORIA MCKABA // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER SPRINGING INTO ACTION: Students test their accuracy as the moving chair (pictured right) spins 360 degrees in random directions at Spring Kickoff on Friday night at the UC Patio. For more on the Canes After Dark kickoff, check out Steven Ramirez’s story at themiamihurricane.com.
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION The Asian American Students Association and Chinese Students and Scholars Association will celebrate the new Year of the Horse on Friday. The celebration is open to students, their families, and friends, as well as faculty and staff. Remember to wear red as is customary in Lunar New Year Celebrations.
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It is important for young people to have a health plan, so the administration is going to have to figure out ways to get the information out there about what those plans look like, what the benefits are, and again what the costs are. SM: More and more campaigns are being led by the younger generations against Obamacare. Just last November here at the University we had a tailgate at one of the football games co-sponsored by OptOut and it sent out a message nationally… How would you respond to this since young people are essential to the success of Obamacare? OS: Time will tell ultimately how this is implemented. That is my concern from the onset ... it is a question of whether or not it will be affordable ... I understand the concerns of the young people about it. You have to had both sides have a stake in the process to give it the grounding and the support that it requires for the long term ... You can expect major problems to arise with major initiatives ... Obviously I encourage young people to get insurance. I don’t disagree with the goal of insuring the uninsured; it is a question of how you do it. Media’s questions have been edited for clarity. Sen. Snowe’s responses have not been altered.
HILARY CLINTON TICKETING Distribution of tickets to see Hillary Clinton will begin on Monday across all campuses. Only one ticket per Cane Card will be allowed. Student tickets for undergraduate, graduate and law students on the Coral Gables campus will be distributed from the University Center Ticket Window starting at 8:30 a.m. The ticket window will be distributing tickets as long as they last. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Medical students at the Miller School of Medicine will receive emails from Student Government with instructions for reserving tickets for pick-up at the Miller Campus. Ticket distribution for non-employee graduate students on the Miller Campus will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Office of Graduate Studies located in
Room 650, RMSB, Suite 1128. Graduate students at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science will be able to pick-up tickets from the Graduate Student Office located in SLAB 130 beginning at 9 a.m.
NEW CANEID SELF-SERVICE PORTAL The University of Miami Information and Technology team has redeveloped the way students can manage their CaneIDs with a new portal that will allow users to register, reset security questions, and change their settings manually.To use the new system, visit caneid.miami.edu. Danny Cepero may be emailed at dcepero@themiamihurricane.com.
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Photoshop culture requires touching up Snap a selfie and you might add a filter before posting it. Hold a magazine shoot, and you’ll need to brighten up the image, or maybe clear up some blemishes. But it rarely ends there. The practice of retouching has become commonplace, despite increasing objections to the unrealistic beauty standards that come with it. But criticism can cross a line. The feminist website Jezebel has come under fire for paying $10,000 for unretouched photos of “Girls” star Lena Dunham, from Vogue’s February issue. Dunham is known for her comfort with revealing her body on screen, and is quite the feminist icon herself. Jezebel posted the leaked photos on its website Friday, calling attention to all of the Photoshopped alterations. The result seemed to shame the actress for allowing Vogue to photoshop her, despite Dunham going on the record as being happy with Vogue.
Photoshop is warranted in moderation, but its magical properties are often taken too far. That is why efforts to emphasize real beauty are worthy of attention. But there is a right way to go about it, and Jezebel missed the mark. Their underhanded move comes off as more of an abuse of Jezebel’s power than a step forward. Dunham chose to be photographed, and the public rejoiced over Vogue’s decision to deviate from its norm with a different look on cover. Everything was fine until Jezebel crashed the party. There’s a difference between brightening a photo and trimming six inches off a model’s waist. While there’s no denying that magazines take photoshopping to the extreme – influencing young teens to download photo editing apps and partake in this culture – but neither Vogue nor Dunham went overboard in this case. Their collaboration should be celebrated.
There are good examples of how to promote real beauty and create positive awareness about photo doctoring. American Eagle’s lingerie line Aerie announced Friday that it will only feature unretouched models in its spring ad campaign, Aerie Real. It’s a bold move, and a beautiful one. Also this week, a music video by Hungarian music artist Boggie released in December went viral because it reveals her transformation on Photoshop as she sings. The young singer is airbrushed into an entirely different girl, showing how drastic changes can be made with simple editing tools. Until we can touch up the Photoshop culture entirely, let’s allow encouraging messages to come from the companies or celebrities themselves. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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Policy must protect from pollution t seems that U.S. policies and regulations are only revised when a tragedy occurs. Such is the case of the massive chemical spill in West Virginia. More of these disasters are caused by sheer oversight each year, indicating that current regulation is insufficient. Some things cannot be preAMANDA WOOD vented. However, the case of the CONTRIBUTING West Virginia chemical spill was COLUMNIST not a simple “accident.” The spill occurred when methylcyclohexane methanol, a chemical used in coal processing, leaked out of a one-inch hole in a storage tank and into the nearby Elk River. The contamination reached roughly 300,000 West Virginians, and rendered the water supply virtually useless. Randy Huffman, head of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, claims that poor regulation is to blame. “There’s not necessarily the kind of robust environmental controls that people might anticipate …on these types of facilities,” Huffman told CNN. After further
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investigation, inspectors confirmed that the storage tank was outdated and damaged. We see how regulation can directly affect the lives of Americans. Throughout history, industries become more strictly monitored after injustice is exposed. Upton Sinclair’s portrayal of the meatpacking industry led to major reforms in food production. More recently, school shootings have sparked a fierce debate over gun laws in the U.S. Each time this happens, American citizens act as the proverbial canaries in a coal mine. By now, our government should have learned its lesson. Perhaps the federal government has too much on its plate to monitor every potential industry threat. We also have more toxins to regulate than ever before. Even still, it could be a matter of practicality or money. However, when it comes to the health of its citizens, a government should not cut corners. We depend on our leaders to make health and safety a top priority, but the chemical spill exposed oversight and regulatory loopholes. If such loopholes continue to exist, we can expect to see more lives interrupted.
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Drop the fear of challenges ew classes are beginning, and everyone is trying to make their schedules as bearable as possible. Be prepared when HUNTER WRIGHT SENIOR that 100-level COLUMNIST science class you selected to fulfill your science requirement ends up being 5th grade all over again – without the fun of baking soda volcanoes. Save yourself the drool and backpack prints on your face and seek out a challenge instead. Don’t be so quick to run away when a professor warns students that not many will receive an ‘A,’ or that the workload will be particularly heavy, or that by the end of the semester everyone who chooses to stay will wish they’d never been born. If the class content truly intrigues you, and you feel that knowledge of the subject will enhance your intelligence or open doors to new ideas and concepts (which is really why you’re paying so much to get an education in the first place), then why not take a chance? Maybe your opportunities depend on it. I was once enrolled in an international relations course, but because the syllabus looked scary and the professor seemed stern, I dropped it. I couldn’t take it – even
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the emails gave me anxiety. I felt like I wouldn’t have enough time to put into this class that wasn’t guaranteed to benefit my future career. Now I wish I had toughed it out. I ended up with a less compelling class that I knew I could get an ‘A’ in, but in the end, I didn’t feel smug for outsmarting the system by taking a class that was worth just as much on paper as an intimidating one. Instead, I felt stupid because I had actually cheated myself in terms of learning about something that could have enriched my life. That “scary” class might have led to an entirely different outlook on what I want to be and accomplish. The desire to take an easy course can make you miss out on knowledge that requires a bit more grit. Talk yourself through your doubts. Remind yourself that you have a better chance of succeeding than failing, because if you’re putting everything into making the former happen, you lessen the odds of the latter. Worse than failing is not giving yourself the opportunity to exceed your own expectations. And when we don’t take on challenges, we stunt our own growth. While the easy route is safe, the challenge is fruitful, no matter the outcome. Only when curiosity conquers self-doubt do you realize the limitlessness of yourself. Hunter Wright is a sophomore majoring in creative writing.
‘UMiami Secrets’ tells all ike many students, I found myself procrastinating last semester during finals much more than I needed to be. Faced with the Internet’s endless distractions, one site that stood out beyond the rest was the Facebook page, PATRICK QUINLAN “UMiami Secrets.” SENIOR Some feel (in comCOLUMNIST ments on postings or otherwise) that the Secrets page serves no productive purpose on campus. And yet, I remain firmly convinced of the positive role the page plays at the university, and I highly endorse following it. “UMiami Secrets,” the unaffiliated, anonymous, student confession page currently standing at 2,100 likes, is a forum where students can read, or submit, whatever “secrets” they have buzzing around. The page started last February, after a bloom of similar pages at colleges across the country. In fact, the heroic single page administrator has pointed to the New York University page as a specific inspiration, although the NYU page has only 1,400 more secrets despite ten times the likes. “UMiami Secrets” clearly took off at the end of last semester, with more than 700 secrets posted during final exams alone. Checking in to riveting tales of sexual misadventures, studying stress, or even the occasional familyfriendly secret became part of my studying ritual, and I’ve remained hooked ever since. Some of the posts are less worthwhile than others. The debate over Greek Life for example, can seem as long running as it can sophomoric. There are inevitable expressions of frustration over editorial balance by the admin from dis-
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gruntled would-be posters. The quality of postings can be repetitive, or poorly reflect on a refined image of a cosmopolitan campus to the eyes of concerned university administrators. There have been poignant discussions on the social stereotypes of campus life, the nature of student government, sexual health and abuse, quarter-life crises, and even local campus celebrities like “Tiara Girl” (for background: Tiara Girl is charming, and wears a tiara because she is a princess). I’ve personally been moved to tears by the outpouring of support shown on postings about depression and suicidal thoughts. Because of comments I myself have made on Secret postings, I have been approached by friends I didn’t know were dealing with serious health concerns. We stand as a student body in numbers that pale in comparison to larger state schools. But until the Secrets page exploded, I never felt that there was a place to reach out to the disparate social circles around us. We’ve stood together at things like Homecoming, maybe, but never until now has there been a place for us all to talk. Obviously, the page can be a bit noisy, but the admin described it best: “It’s a bizarre juxtaposition of the best and the worst about Miami ... I think it’s interesting how it blends so many emotions and responses – the posts can make you laugh, cringe, smile, or they can make you sad. They can provoke deep conversations, and they can show how supportive the Miami community can be.” Maybe thus far, that’s the real secret to come from the page. Patrick Quinlan is a sophomore majoring in international studies and political science.
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he first of January marked the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. Much of the buzz prior to the launch was focused on its perDAVID SILVERMAN ceived shortcomings. CONTRIBUTING But when considering COLUMNIST the benefits of the new law, it is important to consider many small factors and changes that will ultimately have a positive effect on the healthcare system. There were issues. The infamous website launch was marred with errors that made registration for new insurance impossible, for example. Nationwide, individuals were also informed that their current insurance plans had been cancelled because their 6
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policies were insufficient to meet the minimum requirements of the new law. People who had their healthcare plans were upset becaue it violated what many regarded as the golden rule of Obamacare, a promise that “if you like your health care plan, you’ll be able to keep your health care plan.” This simple maxim is one that many Americans relied on to conceptualize the new law. Now with this guarantee tossed aside, many have been forced to either upgrade to a different plan or lose coverage. However, the Obama administration has made exceptions to these cancellations, allowing some individuals to remain on their plans for another year. These two issues have served to paint the roll-out in a negative light. And while it is important to pay attention to these unfortunate complications, it is equally important to examine the benefits garnered by the new health plan. One major change is that
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people with preexisting conditions can now qualify for decent health coverage; many of these individuals have been without health insurance for years. Another group that will substantially benefit from the new health law is the poor and impoverished. The Affordable Care Act makes large strides to insure more individuals under Medicaid. Funding is now available for a larger portion of individuals above the poverty line, who would have previously struggled to afford insurance. Some states have met the administration halfway – by failing to expand Medicaid and instead using federal dollars to insure individuals on the exchanges. Regardless of the specific actions being taken, it is apparent that more people now have access to subsidized insurance. The new law also has provisions to help younger individuals remain on their parent’s health insurance. Individuals are
now eligible to stay on their parents’ health plans until they are 26 years old, for which college students should be thankful. Another less publicized but substantial change made by the new law is that insurers can no longer discriminate on the basis of gender. Previously, insurers charged women more for insurance under the justification that they were more likely to utilize medical services. This removal of a very subtle but existent gender bias is a welcome change. Despite its initial hang-ups, it seems likely that the Affordable Care Act will ultimately produce a more efficient and fair system of healthcare. By providing healthcare to the poor and currently uncovered, Obamacare marks a step in the right direction for our nation’s system of healthcare. David Silverman is a freshman majoring in economics.
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IDLE, WILD, LOVE Senior self-publishes story of love, life and tragedy
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While senior year is about scrambling to apply to graduate schools or finding a job for most people, for senior Shaida Escoffery, it meant publishing her historical novel. Escoffery is a creative writing major. The program is a small, tight-knit group that offers its students a series of workshops and, for some, the option to work on a senior thesis. Those who pursue the thesis dedicate two semesters to producing a full-length work with the help of an adviser. Escoffery’s senior thesis was released this January as a self-published novel. The Miami Hurricane sat down with Escoffery to talk about her experiences as a writer, the challenges of working on historical fiction and how she went about turning an assignment into a published piece. THE MIAMI HURRICANE: When did you first start writing? SHAIDA ESCOFFERY: I’ve been writing since middle school, but I just thought of it as a hobby. When I started at UM I was actually a pre-med major, but I was unhappy as a pre-med major. I randomly decided to switch to creative writing because I wanted to do something that made me happy and I figured I would eventually add on something career-oriented. As I continued through my classes in creative writing, I realized it was exactly what I wanted to do with my life. TMH: How did you begin writing your book? SE: I had an assignment in my 404 class to write a beginning. I never used it until about a year later when I was doing my senior
thesis. We had to choose what we wanted to write on and I had no clue because, unlike everyone else, I hadn’t really given it much thought before the semester started. I happened to be reading some black history during the time on places that people would go to vacation when segregation was still going on. Idlewild, Mich., really stuck out for ESCOFFERY me because it was a huge vacation spot for people and I said “OK, let me just start writing on this and I’ll probably change my mind after a month and start writing something else.” But, I got really into it and I ended up falling in love with the place. TMH: The fact that the book is set in the past must have posed certain challenges for you. What impact did that have on the writing process? SE: I think it gave me more work than a lot of other people doing senior theses because I had to spend a lot of time making sure I was being historically accurate and not thinking too much the way I would in 2013. The way people thought back then was different than the way people think now. Even trying to put yourself in that mind frame was a challenge, but I thought it was fun. TMH: What was it like trying to get the book published? SE: I went with the method of self-publishing. I did that for specific reasons. I had done my research on traditional and selfpublishing. Both of them had their pros and cons, but I chose to self-publish because of the creative freedom and for financial reasons. Maybe eventually I’ll segue into traditional publishing and
go under the name of a publishing house, but for right now I’m enjoying being a self-published author. TMH: Do you have any advice for other writers? SE: Read a lot. You have to read to know good writing. Every time I would have writer’s block, I would read and that would help me. Also, have someone you trust help you peer review. Sometimes they’ll be able to tell you where things are slowing or correct you on grammatical mistakes and challenge you to be a better writer. With publication, don’t get discouraged. If you’re going to go with traditional publishing, you’re going to hear a lot of “no’s,” and that’s okay. You just have to keep going at it.
For more information, check out Escoffery’s website at shaidaescoffery. com.
Escoffery will be conducting a book signing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday in the Winston P. Warrior United Black Students Office.
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Grammy award-winning jazz musician electrifies evening BY LUISA ANDONIE CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
On Jan. 17, Grammy award-winning trumpet player Chris Botti entertained a full house at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall. It was on that very stage exactly 10 years ago that Botti first embarked on a career-changing tour accompanying Sting as an unknown trumpet player. The atmosphere at the concert was festive, with the whole event feeling like a celebration. Botti defies the traditionally quiet role of the instrumentalist with youthful zest. From the very first song, when he squatted low as if to dance to the high note, he made it clear this concert would be no lullaby affair. He hopped off stage to join the audience, tapped his toes to the tune and performed imitations like a comedian. In response, the audience laughed, danced and snapped to the beat. Botti explained that Miles Davis, who he considers the greatest jazz player of all time, was the best because he surrounded himself with the best. “He was a talent scout,” Botti explained, leaving the audience to catch on that he himself is following the model, as his violinist and singer are young, rising musicians. The fact that he so eagerly shared the spotlight with the other members of his band con-
firmed that he is a star. In between songs, he told anecdotes of how he met and recruited each of his musicians. Any of them on their own could have made a concert, each in an entirely different style – Brazilian guitarist Leonardo Armuedo in bossa nova, or Geoffrey Keezer in jazz – and yet the fact that they can all shine without overstepping each other confirms the magical dynamism the group shares. The band displayed its ability to transcend a single genre, shifting seamlessly from sweeping, orchestra-like symphonies such as crowd-favorite “Cinema Paradiso” to jazzy improvised tunes, such as “The Very Thought of You”. At one point, Botti gave violinist Caroline Campbell center stage so she could showcase her skills while the band stepped off. Instead of running backstage to take advantage of the break, since the performance did not have an intermission, he lingered by the coulisse, showing his appreciation for Campbell’s sound. At the end of the show, Botti even invited a teenager from the audience to come play the drums while he played the closing song, “Nessun Dorma.” The rest of the audience responded with a well-deserved standing ovation that could only clumsily sum up the joy of sharing in this musical celebration.
LUISA ANDONIE // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER JAZZ JAMBOREE: Chris Botti performs with his band at “An Evening with Chris Botti” on Jan. 17 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in the James L. Knight Center.
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‘End of the Rainbow’ shines in its tragedy BY MADELYN PAQUETTE CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
There are few cultural figures who are more admired and adored by the American public than Judy Garland. Viewers across the country and the entire world have made the “Wizard of Oz” and Garland’s performance as Dorothy into artistic touchstones, familiar to millions of fans. But Garland’s own life was far from the Technicolor dream world of yellow brick roads and ruby slippers. The Actors’ Playhouse explored the last days of the entertainment icon who was loved by everyone but herself in their heart-wrenching production of “End of the Rainbow.” “End of the Rainbow” was written by Peter Quilter in 2005, and had its West End premiere in 2010. It opened on Broadway in 2012 to critical acclaim, garnering Tony Award nominations for its two leads. The show takes place over six weeks in 1968, just six months before Judy Garland’s untimely death. With her new fiancé and manager in tow, Garland has arrived for an engagement at London’s Talk of the Town nightclub. However, her luggage isn’t the only baggage she has to deal with. She is flat broke, in the midst of a life-long struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, and in desperate need of a comeback. “End of the Rainbow” paints a profoundly human portrait of this larger-than-life figure as she battles the insecurity that has plagued her since her entrance into the cruel world of show business. Kathy St. George stole the show with her powerhouse performance as Judy Garland. Not only is she the spitting image of the 8
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musical legend, from her petite frame to her distinctive vocal patterns, she possesses every ounce of Garland’s star power. The sheer amount of energy she brought to the role was impressive as she bounced from one erratic extreme to another. When a play is centered around such a force of nature as Judy Garland, there is always the risk of the supporting cast being steamrolled by her unmitigated intensity. Still, the men of “End of the Rainbow” brought fire and vitality to their roles and proved excellent foils to their dynamic leading lady. Michael Laurino was a well-matched sparring partner for St. George as Garland’s fiancé and manager Mickey Deans. Genuine sparks fly between the two lovers in their passionate arguments, and Laurino’s descent from Garland’s self-proclaimed protector to a provider of the very poisons he had tried to shield her from was tragically poignant. Colin McPhillamy bring warmth and empathy to his performance as Anthony, Garland’s concert pianist and confidant. His final attempt to save Garland from herself at the play’s conclusion was perhaps the most moving moment of the show. Production values were up to the usual high standards of the Miracle Theatre. Although the sound system was occasionally a bit fuzzy, the dazzling costumes and the lavish set, which transformed from Garland’s hotel room to the nightclub stage in mere seconds, more than made up for the small glitches. In a quote near the play’s close, Garland states that achieving “immortality might just make up for everything.” She undoubtedly got her wish, but watching the Actors’ Playhouse’s poignant production of “End of the Rainbow” should make audience members consider whether it was worth the heavy price she paid.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION WHERE: Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables WHEN: 8 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, Sunday at 3 p.m. through Feb. 9. The theater will be hosting a pre-show lecture series on addiction in partnership with Baptist Health South Florida one hour before each show. COST: $15 student rush tickets, $47 to $55 regular price For more information, call 305-444-9293 or visit actorsplayhouse.org. PHOTO COURTESY: ACTORS’ PLAYHOUSE
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No. 18 Duke handles Miami in conference clash
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Blue Devils avenge last season’s blowout loss
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BY KRISTEN SPILLANE STAFF WRITER
Despite a star-studded crowd and the electric anticipation of Duke’s return to Coral Gables, the Miami Hurricanes were no match for the No. 18 Blue Devils during Wednesday’s 67-46 loss. ESPN’s Dick Vitale, NBA stars Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, James Jones and Shane Battier were among 7,972 fans in a near sellout at the BankUnited Center. But Miami turned in a sloppy performance that def lated most of the hype. Winning the tipoff, Hurricanes center Tonye Jekiri was the first to score. His early layup marked the only moment in which Duke (15-4, 5-2 ACC) trailed on the night. UM forward Donnavan Kirk, a graduate student, led the Canes with 11 points and shot 45 percent from the field. Jekiri, guard Garrius Adams and junior forward James Kelly each added eight points for the Canes (10-8, 2-4 ACC) . Duke’s freshman forward Jabari Parker – widely anticipated to be a top NBA draft pick – was 5-for-12 from the field and 7-of-8 at the free throw line to lead all scorers with 17 points. Rodney Hood, a redshirt sophomore, also put up impressive numbers for the Blue Devils with 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting. From early in the first half, Miami struggled with turnovers, coughing up the ball eight times before the break. The Canes were also weak on the boards. Duke nabbed 42 total rebounds to Miami’s 28. “Jabari was a beast on the boards tonight, terrific … I think the one stat that really stands out for me was our rebounding,” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “For us to outrebound them like that was a key factor in us winning that game.” Jim Larranaga recognized the significance as well. “One thing I told the players after the game is that rebounding is nothing
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Oct. 23 NICK GANGEMI // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR STAR-STUDDED NIGHT: Miami Heat player LeBron James looks on during the Hurricanes’ 67-46 loss to Duke on Wednesday night. James sat courtside with teammates Dwyane Wade and James Jones (a UM alumnus). Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers also attended.
more than going after a loose ball: A guard can get a rebound, the shortest guy on the court can get a rebound, it’s really about effort,” Miami’s third-year coach said. Larranaga noted that Duke was able to come down with crucial offensive rebounds that gave them easy scoring opportunities. “They basically outworked us in the first half,” Larranaga said. “Eighteen second-chance points, that hasn’t happened to us this year. We’ve got a good, big strong rebounding team, we can be very physical, but we didn’t show that tonight.”
Duke exacted revenge on the Hurricanes after last season’s 90-63 rout. Miami upended the Blue Devils (No. 1 at the time) in the third-biggest win over a top-ranked team. “This year is this year, we can’t play in the past,” said Krzyzewski, addressing last year’s defeat at the BankUnited Center. Looking forward, the Hurricanes are set to face No. 2 Syracuse at home. Tipoff is at 2 p.m. Saturday. “It really hurts when you lose, and we don’t want it to happen again,” Kirk said. “We’ve gotta fight … you’ve gotta be a player.” Jan. 23 - Jan. 26, 2014
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Thursday, January 23 • 12 p.m. • SAC Ballrooms Looking to get involved on campus? Stop by the Spring Involvement Fair! 100+ organizations, departments and community partners will be there handing out giveaways and information on how to get involved! Co-Sponsored by the William R. Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development.
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miami.edu/calendar Thursday, January 23
Friday, January 24
Patio Jams ft. McLovins
Women’s Tennis vs. Ohio State
12:15 p.m. • SCC Patio Start a new Thursday afternoon tradition with HP’s Patio Jams! Take a break from classes, bring your lunch, and enjoy the live band!
10 a.m. • Neil Schiff Tennis Center Cheer on your ‘Canes as they take on the Buckeyes of Ohio State for the first match of the ITA National Kickoff Weekend.
Toppel Presents: CV and Cover Letter Writing
TIP Orientation
4 p.m. • Toppel Career Loft Are you drafting your first CV or trying to revamp your existing one? Attend this workshop to learn about strategies for writing a unique and customized curriculum vitae and cover letter that will effectively market your skills and expertise. For more information, log into HireACane.com Career Management System:https://miami-csm.symplicity. com/calendar/
Beyond the Public Eye: A Non-Violent Approach to Justice 7 p.m. • Hecht Master’s Apartment Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Join us for a discussion on violent injustices that are not being seen by the public eye.
Cosford Cinema Presents: THE PERVERT’S GUIDE TO IDEOLOGY 7 p.m. • Cosford Cinema
11 a.m. • Toppel Career Loft Have you secured an internship and are interested in the Toppel Internship Program? To participate in the Toppel Internship Program (TIP) you must attend a TIP Orientation prior to your internship start date. All orientations are held in the Toppel Career Center. Questions? Email Anna Kenney at toppel-internships@miami.edu.
Cosford Cinema Presents: THE BROKEN CIRCLE BREAKDOWN – OSCAR WEEKEND 6:30 p.m. • Cosford Cinema
Category 5: Syracuse Camp Out 8 p.m. • Larranaga Lawn Cat 5 kicks things off with a campout event! There will be dinner, ice cream, music, inflatables, and many more activities throughout the night. Everyone is welcome to camp out all night long and will receive breakfast and lunch the next day as well as priority seating for the
basketball game. Come out and show your spirit with Category 5 and cheer on your Hurricanes Men’s Basketball team as they beat Syracuse on Saturday!
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Cosford Cinema Presents: THE PERVERT’S GUIDE TO IDEOLOGY 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. • Cosford Cinema
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Saturday, January 25
Cosford Cinema Presents: BLUE JASMINE – OSCAR WEEKEND 5 p.m. • Cosford Cinema
Women’s Tennis vs. TBD TBD • Neil Schiff Tennis Center Cheer on your ‘Canes as they battle for the ITA National Kickoff Weekend tournament.
Canes LEAD 9:30 a.m. • Student Activities Center Canes LEAD participants will be equipped with strategies for success, lessons on leadership, practical skills and an appreciation of diversity in a global society. Participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops, breakout sessions and a keynote speech from Vernon Wall, Director of Business Development for LeaderShape, Inc. Registrations closes at 6 p.m. today. Walk-in participants will be accepted on the day of is space is available.
Men’s Basketball vs. Syracuse 1 p.m. • BankUnited Center #PacktheBUC for this much anticipated
CAC Presents: ENDER’S GAME 9:30 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Come kick off the Spring Movie lineup with the sci-fi blockbuster Ender’s Game! In the near future, a hostile alien race has attacked Earth. In preparation for the next attack, the International Military seek to find a future leader who can save the human race. Ender Wiggin, a shy but strategically brilliant young mind, is recruited to join the elite, where he’s trained to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth. Starring Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, and Harrison Ford.
Sunday, January 26 ArtLab @ The Lowe: From Ancient Art to Modern Molas: Recurring Themes in Indigenous Panama 12 p.m. • Lowe Art Museum
Laissez Les bon Temps Roulez Cooking Class
Spoken Word/Art Gallery: Monday, January 27 • 7 p.m. • SAC South Restaurant Worker Realities: Tuesday, January 28 • 2 p.m. • UC Breezeway The Opportunity Gap: Tuesday, January 28 • 6:30 p.m. • SAC Activities South Miss Representation Screening: Tuesday, January 28 • 8 p.m. • Wesley United Justice: Wednesday, January 29 • 12 p.m. • UC Rock Spread the Word to End the Word: Wednesday, January 29 • 4 p.m. • Green Climate Change and Health: Wednesday, January 29 • 7 p.m. • SAC South
Wednesday, January 29 • 6:30 p.m. • Herbert Wellness Center New Orleans is known for two things, Mardi Gras and great food! We can’t bring you the festival but we show you how to have a party in your kitchen. Learn to make New Orleans styles dishes! The menu includes spicy shrimp & grits, jambalaya, and bread pudding with bourbon sauce. The cost of the class, which includes cooking instruction, food tasting, and recipes is $20 for UM students and Wellness Center members; $25 for non-members. Don’t forget to bring a container for leftovers!
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