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Fashion show for a cause

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CATWALK FOR CHARITY: Junior Andrea O’Neal (center) walks in the run-through before the annual Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Fashion Show fundraiser held Friday night in the School of Communication courtyard.

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Class-inspired event raises sexual consent awareness Canes Consent plans to encourage positive message BY ALINA ZERPA COPY EDITOR

As part of an assignment for professor Katharine Westaway’s Women and Gender Studies class, a student confessed that she had been sexually assaulted off campus. That same day, five more students told Westaway they were sexually assaulted, too. Westaway then decided to make her class an “incubator for a project at UM.” This project evolved into Canes Consent, an event that will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the UC Patio to raise awareness of rape on and off campus. Westaway’s students brainstormed ideas last fall for an event that will happen in the spring so students can learn about on- and off-campus sexual assaults. “When one in four young women are likely to get raped on a college campus, it is important to localize the problem at UM and solve it,” she said.

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While UM has sexual-assault-prevention programs like the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), there has not been an event like Canes Consent. Students in Westaway’s introductory women and gender studies course (WGS 201) like sophomore Kevin Bell want the event to be “pretty festive for such a serious topic” and hope that they start a new tradition each spring semester. These festivities will feature a disc jockey, free food from Subway and T-shirt giveaways. Student organizations like the National Organization for Women (NOW) and SpectrUM will prepare booths, and there will also be TED Talks. The theme for Canes Consent will be “Yes Means Yes” to raise awareness that sex is OK as long as it is safe and consensual. “The event has a positive message since we’re so used to hearing ‘no means no’ when it comes to this situation,” said freshman Nayna Shah. “It’s more of an enthusiastic consent, and that is what we’re looking for.” Despite her efforts to organize Canes Consent until the day of the event, Westaway left UM on a medical leave halfway through the academic year. Mary Bartsh, a graduate student in Spanish, took over Westaway’s class and Canes Consent duties. She is excited

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to “have something tangible” to bring onto campus, especially because she has had a personal experience with this sensitive topic. “Everyone needs to be aware of the strikingly high number of young women being raped,” Bartsh said. “I would love to see this university lead the pack for this movement at a local level and hopefully at a national level.” Westaway emphasized that sexual assault affects everyone and not just women. She claims that most victims are not raped by strangers but by people they know. “It’s not just a woman’s issue,” she said. “We want everyone to become used to an agreement of consent so that partners know each other’s boundaries before reaching the ‘no.’” CANES CONSENT WHERE: UC Patio WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday The event will feature a disc jockey, free food from Subway and T-shirt giveaways. “Yes Means Yes” will be the theme to emphasize that sex is OK as long as it is consensual.


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Alumna finds sweet success

Grand prize will help expand business BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ ASSISTANT EDITOR

Lucy Calamari, 35, channeled her late-night cravings for fudge into her own business, Lucky Lucy Chocolates. The business has a stand at UM’s weekly Well Canes Market. Now, Calamari can add to her resume – she is the winner of the 2014 UM Business Plan Competition. She took home the $10,000 grand prize in the alumni category. Hosted by the School of Business, the competition took place April 3 and featured business plans from three categories: undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni. “I was happy, I was proud,” Calamari said. “There’s something very rewarding about people appreciating your work and that they believe in my brand and they believe in my product.” With the cash prize, Calamari plans on buying more supplies and another tent to expand her business to another farmer’s market. Her goal is to be self-sufficient in the next two years where she can hire others to sell her products so she can work on making new accounts in retail. “They had high compliments for everything that I presented to them,” she said. “So that’s a good thumbs up for me. The award is just the symbol of them approving that I can do well in business. I really don’t want to let anybody down, and now I have more reasons to be successful.” Calamari began her business as a hobby, selling chocolate to friends and classmates. Since then, she has been able to become the business owner she has always wanted to be. “This is really what I want to do,” Calamari said. “I don’t see myself working for anybody else. The only job I enjoy is retail, but the world of retail

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sucks unless you’re in the top. Making my own product and watching people enjoy what I make, it’s very rewarding.” Calamari has been selling her handcrafted chocolates at the Well Canes Market since the end of January. She decided to sell at this market because “it’s home,” Calamari said. She graduated from the School of Business in May 2013 with her bachelor’s degree. Calamari knew that going back to school in her thirties would mean a lot of work. When UM offered a scholarship, though, she could not refuse the opportunity. While she was attending Miami Dade College to earn her associate’s degree, Calamari always had her sights on UM because “it’s the best.” She took the time to visit UM and ask what she needed to be accepted. The university provided her with a roadmap of courses she needed to take. She would need three more semesters of math, including earning a “B” in calculus to enter the Business School. Upon her acceptance to UM, she set her sights on graduation. Her schedule then became busier. Aside from school, she continued to privately sell chocolates and care for her 10-year-old daughter. Calamari, a single mother, believes graduating would not have been possible if not for support from her mother who took care of her daughter. “It’s very rewarding to see that my daughter sees that her mother works hard and it pays off and so when I graduated, we all graduated,” Calamari said. After graduating, Calamari decided she would either get a job that would allow her to spend time with her daughter or she would start her own business, a plan that came to pass with Lucky Lucy Chocolates. Calamari primarily draws her flavor inspiration from the tropical, Florida environment. When she began making her sweets, she first set about working on the texture and the colors because she did not want boring, brown chocolate, she said. Her flavors include dulce de leche, mango, chipotle, lemon mango, cafe con leche, Key Lime pie and pistachio. “Aesthetics for me are a big deal, my chocolates have to be beautiful,” she said. “I mean it has to be South Florida flavors so it has to also be colorful because otherwise there’s no point. That’s my brand. That’s what separates me from other chocolatiers.” Branding also meant coming up with a name. The idea for “Lucky Lucy” came from her email signature. Calamari would send out emails, misspelling her name at the end and sending out the word “lucky” instead of “Lucy.” Eventually, the two words became linked in her mind, and she liked the sound of it. Her next step in creating a business was visiting the Launchpad, an entrepreneurship initiative

MONICA HERNDON // PHOTO EDITOR SWEETS: Lucy Calamari’s business has a stand at the Well Canes Market on Wednesdays.

at UM designed to help students with their business plans and goals. Calamari worked together with William Silverman, director of the Launchpad. “She had a really different perspective on the type of chocolates and truffles she was creating and comparing them to what’s already out there,” Silverman said. “It was something she found really spoke to a group of people here in South Florida in particular.”

Silverman said he believes her next step is to continue growing, since she knows the core of her business and how to operate it. “I know where she started and I know where she is now,” he said. “She’s made tremendous progress. Obviously, it’s not due to our work, it’s due to her work. She’s the one who has put in the time and effort. She’s refined her product, she’s refined her brand and she’s refined her sales strategy.” For more information, visit luckylucychocolates.com.

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Junior leads reform organization to equalize education Local chapter aims to inspire others, raise awareness BY BRANDON MICHAELS CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Junior Mischael Cetoute first realized his life wasn’t fair in sixth grade. There, he was suspended for calling his teacher a “b*tch,” while another student – a teacher’s child – did the same but was not reprimanded. “My friends and I reasoned that was unfair,” he said. “But they told us that because she worked at school, they were able to deal with it on the spot.” Since then, Cetoute has dedicated himself to ending social inequalities in education. He is president of the UM chapter of Students for Education Reform (SFER), a national student-led “movement to end educational injustices.” Former Princeton University students Catharine Bellinger and Alexis Morin founded SFER in 2009. The national group has grown to more than 140 undergraduate chapters in 30 states. “Student voices matter,” Bellinger said. “I joined SFER to give students everywhere a chance to be heard.” Cetoute, who grew up in Pembroke Pines, Fla., felt the same way. He said it didn’t feel right that he was the only African-American student in his high school Advance Placement (AP) classes. He said two of SFER’s main goals are to eliminate race-based academic standards and have racial equality in higher education. “There is no reason why African Americans, who represent 13 percent of the U.S. population, only represent 4 to 5 percent of higher education,” Cetoute said.

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Cetoute understands it’s an uphill battle. “I can’t say it’s a success until we create a structure where prospective members can say, ‘Wow, I need to get involved,’” he said. The UM chapter of SFER has only been an official COSO organization for a little over a year, but already has 60 active members. Cetoute said that even new members feel like it’s an accomplishment because “it means we’re doing something right.” While SFER lobbies government officials when appropriate, its main focus remains spreading the message in all academic settings from college campuses to elementary schools. “This organization makes students aware of the inequalities happening in our backyard, as well as give them the opportunity to affect change,” said Alexis McDonald, a UM SFER member. McDonald and other SFER members promote positive dialogue and are not looking to protest. While SFER hasn’t changed the world yet, Cetoute said events like the September discussion with Florida Sen. Dwight Bullard are beginning to open people’s minds. “I had the unique opportunity of overhearing two students,” he said. “They had no clue about the intricacies of education in Florida. Bullard provided a real-life example of how race and income can affect student experiences in the classroom. Our greatest success will always be sparking a fire in the people.” Growing up, Cetoute said he wanted to be like Batman because the comic book superhero embodies philanthropy and action. And just like Batman, Cetoute said he fights because he feels he has a moral obligation to do what’s right. “We’re selling people on changing the world,” he said. “We’re not only looking to get people to think critically, but be able to act on it.”

PHOTO BY MINGYUE BAO DROPPING BEATS: Juniors Lan Rampersad, Rob Formica and Matt Graca sing along to a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers during the Rathskeller’s Karaoke Night on Friday.

CONSERVATIVE WEEK Starting Monday, University of Miami College Republicans will be hosting Conservative Week. The events will be all-day on the Rock, beginning with a congressional candidate speech on Monday. A Support Our Troops event will be held Tuesday at the Rock. On Wednesday, they will provide a free all-American lunch at the Rock. At 8 p.m.Thursday, there will be a free happy hour at the Rat.

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YINGHUI SUN // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER RAISING REFORM: Junior Mischael Cetoute is president of the UM chapter of Students for Education Reform.

CONCERT FOR HOPE

MUSIC IN THE ARBORETUM

UM Christian groups like Cru and the University Christian Fellowship will feature a Concert for Hope at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the UC Patio. Free food from Sushi Maki, Chick-Fil-A and other venues will be available.

Frost School of Music students will perform from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday outdoors at the Gifford Arboretum. Admission is free. Students are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the music.

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Ashley Martinez may be emailed at amartinez@themiamihurricane.com.

Chabad UM will host a Passover Seder at 8:15 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Chabad House, 1251 Hardee Road. There will be a full dinner and handmade matzot. Students will not be charged. To register, visit jewishcanes.com/seder. Chabad UM will also offer a strictly Kosher meal plan. Students can register at jewishcanes.com/mealplan.

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OPINION speak UP WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSOR OR ADVISER AND WHY?

“Dr. Shannon Campbell because she is really energetic and keeps it real. I identify with her and see her as a mentor.”

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“Mr. Huerta because he has a super positive attitude, especially since physics is so hard.”

“Dr. Karen Turner because she’s so organized, and she puts so much work into her class.”

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No replacement without representation Journalism professor Bob Radziewicz has advised The Miami Hurricane staff for seven years, but on April 1, we found out that this year would be his last at UM. Radziewicz, a former editor of The Miami Herald, was hired by the School of Communication (SoC) specifically to fill the role of The Miami Hurricane’s faculty adviser. Now, he is being laid off from his unique position because the SoC is making changes in budgetary allocations. We acknowledge that SoC Dean Gregory Shepherd has the authority to make these decisions, but we disagree with the way that the SoC went about doing so. We weren’t informed until the end of the semester that our faculty adviser was being taken away. On top of that, we’ve been assigned a new one without having any say.

In response, current staff members and alumni of the student newspaper have appealed to President Donna E. Shalala and Dean Shepherd – but to no avail. We have been asked by the SoC administration, as student leaders, to demonstrate our support during the school’s transition period. But we feel that it is the responsibility of leaders to speak out when they think something is wrong. When international studies (INS) adviser Steve Ralph was let go by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) in the fall, INS students and faculty were up in arms. Ralph’s position was eliminated as a result of efforts to centralize CAS advising, much like Radziewicz’s situation. If these faculty and staff members were not doing an exceptional job in their roles at the university, there would not have been back-

lash. The overwhelming support for Ralph and now Radziewicz is proof that CAS and SoC have not made wise decisions. When schools or colleges plan to make drastic structural changes within their departments, the respective administrations should consult a council of students who will be affected. We know what it takes to be the adviser of this student media outlet – weekly meetings with student editors, a willingness to answer the phone at all hours and unyielding dedication to molding future media professionals. The next time a pivotal adviser – or any other faculty member – is under consideration for being dismissed, students should be able to offer some advice of their own. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

Mix morals with public policy n April 1, President Barack Obama announced that 7.1 million people had signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This exceeded the goal set by the White House and quashed the low expectations JOSH MYERS many had about the law’s success. PHILOSOPHY Still, controversy remains. COLUMNIST Particularly, economic arguments for and against the ACA are still being traded back and forth. Crunching the numbers of healthcare is important to see if the law is effective, but at the heart of this and many other economic issues lies a deeper moral issue. The term “moral economy” means, quite simply, an economy based on justice and fairness. This sounds like a utopian vision, but the term helps remind us of a simple fact: the economy is made up of living, breathing people that are affected in fundamental ways by economic policy. Economic issues are inextricably bound to the personal well-being of individuals, and that is why the moral economy should be incorporated as a framework for evaluating policy decisions.

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The Miami The next time a pivotal adviser – or any other faculty member – is under consideration for being dismissed, students should be able to offer some advice of their own.

The idea of moral economics has been espoused by philosophers, theologians and activists, and has become a standard talking point for many politicians. This can be seen everywhere from Pope Francis’ remarks on economic fairness to the Moral Monday protests in North Carolina. The ACA is a good example of legislation that contributes to a moral economy. For example, one of its major provisions is that insurers cannot deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions. This of course has economic effects that disrupt many insurance companies’ traditional business model. However, I think most people would agree that if it is possible to get a suffering person medical care, then there is some sort of moral imperative to do so. Economic utility is a useful heuristic for making decisions, but it can sometimes ignore the moral justness of a decision. Politicians should, therefore, combine both frameworks when making decisions for our country. One of the best parts of the moral economy framework is that economic utility and moral justness are not necessarily opposed. In fact, increasing the well-being of individuals will usually increase their economic output, which in turn ripples throughout the economy.

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Joshua Myers is a freshman majoring in philosophy. April 14 - April 16, 2014

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Russia resists placid policy

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he seizure of Crimea from Ukraine has shocked the world with its blinding speed and brusqueness. Months of steadily escalating riots in Ukraine culminated in the DAVID overthrow of the UkrainiSILVERMAN an prime minister Viktor POLITICS Yanukovych. COLUMNIST Shortly after his overthrow, the Crimea region of Russia was occupied by “unmarked troops.” The international community was stunned by such decisive and secretive action. Most modern interventions are precipitated by massive tension culminating in a massive invasion. The most shocking part about this takeover, however, has been that it occurred without firing a single shot. Many recent American interventions in areas like Libya, Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in widespread bombings and bloodshed. In contrast, Russian troops walked into Crimea and essentially took over the territory. This is largely due to the large Russian majority in Crimea. These ethnic similarities between the Russian and Crimean populations have facilitated the takeover. The small incursions of unmarked troops were like testing the temperature of a pool. Instead of diving into the situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to take a less direct and graduate route. Unsurprisingly, these troops turned out to be agents of the Russian state, a status disclosed by their raising of Russian flags over conquered build-

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ings. As time passed, more troops flowed into the Crimea region and eventually took over multiple Ukrainian structures. These efforts culminated in a referendum in Crimea to rejoin the Russian state. Despite doubts about the fairness of this referendum, it passed regardless and Crimea became a part of Russia. Russia then engaged in geopolitical housekeeping and effectively nationalized Crimea as a part of its territory. This bloodless takeover has essentially neutered the international community in its capacity to act. The members of the G8 have suspended Russia, and the UN General Assembly has declared the annexation illegal, but in real terms, it is unlikely that these efforts will bear any fruit. Trying to reign in Russia with legal means will have no effect on Russian behavior. Sending troops across the border of another country with intentions of occupying its territory and military bases shows a blatant disregard for any and all international norms. The West has been forced to stand on the sidelines as these countries watch Putin act as he pleases. Sanctions are usually seen as a one-size-fitsall solution to international disagreements; however, they are unlikely to be effective against Russia. The Russian economy is large enough to bite back against the nations that impose sanctions on it. Any trade barriers would hurt both Russia and whatever nation decided to impose these barriers. In light of this, it looks like the world map will have to be redrawn to include Crimea as part of Russia. Nothing indicates that Russia will soon give back its newly won prize. David Silverman is a freshman majoring in economics.

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Treat coaches and players equally oaches Jim Harbaugh and Jim Boeheim are deemed passionate. At the same time, football player Dez Bryant and basketball player Marcus Smart are considered delinquent, undisciplined and

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out of control. A double standard in sports makes a distinction between player and coach conduct. Perpetuated by the media, it unfairly victimizes players and withholds judgment of coaches, ultimately condemning the behavior of some and excusing that of others. Jim Harbaugh’s antics convey passionate, for example, even when they lead to penalties – because what fan doesn’t want a head coach careening across the field to protest a call? Dez Bryant, on the other hand, was harangued for a week after cameras spotted him yelling at his quarterback and offensive coordinator on the sideline. When audio of the “altercation” surfaced, revealing that Dez was only imploring his coach and teammate that they were “better than this,” no apologies for the willful defamation of Bryant’s character were made; instead, the media moved on to the next guy. The passes we give to coaches seem to be finite resources that are simply too valuable to allocate to players. Never mind their age and maturity differences that should

reasonably lead people to be understanding and empathic. The only relevant factor is the fundamental dichotomy that exists within every sport’s power structure: players and coaches. This standard goes deeper than the media, though, because the media merely shows us what we want to see. And so this slanted coverage is illustrative of a more troubling trend sweeping sports. Born out of the growing “fantasy” culture, fans now have a misplaced sense of ownership that they extend over players which, invariably, isn’t extended to coaches (players are drafted; coaches are not). Believing that a player’s existence is solely defined in terms of how much they help their fantasy teams, fans dehumanize players into one-dimensional caricatures of themselves – jocks dribbling basketballs or catching footballs, with little worth otherwise. To keep up this charade, players must conform to these obtuse heuristics. Coaches have no such demands; they need only to win. We are then left with a strange phenomenon that holds the older and more mature leaders to a lesser standard than the young and still growing players, whose actions must not get in the way of their owners’ wishes – or else. Corey Janson is a senior majoring in psychology and political science. FOR THE FULL VERSION, VISIT THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM


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BY HEATHER ZONS CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Senior Melanie Dewey has a passion for music and isn’t shy about letting people know it – when she’s not too busy racing from one gig to another. Dewey runs and performs at the Patio Jams concert series on Thursdays, is the subject of a documentary, is touring the East Coast over the summer and is currently working on her first album, “Between the Lines,” as well as a music video. Somehow, she has managed to juggle all those responsibilities with her classes, and as a result, already has quite a resume. “Honestly I’ve just been singing forever, at least for as long as I could remember,” she said. “I haven’t stopped since and now the rest is history.” The artist, originally from Syracuse, N.Y., came to UM to explore and expand upon her musical talents. She is currently a music business major at the Frost School of Music. Dewey’s style encompasses a couple of different genres, but she has it centered it on a country-pop groove that she enjoys performing. She came to the university as an opera major, but quickly realized that wasn’t what she really loved. “I would much prefer to be in a band, front a band or be writing my own songs,” Dewey said. “I first knew I wanted to be a writer and performer in high school when I was in three different bands, while writing my own stuff on the side. When I got here, my roommate freshman year was in the [Creative American Music] songwriting program, and she was always writing songs and inspiring me to pursue that as an actual career.” That roommate, Megan Talay, is going to be touring with Dewey this summer. With stops including Washington, D.C. and New York City, the duo is ready for the enlightening experience. “I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to play some gigs with Melanie and to get started on our respective careers as artists,” Talay said. Dewey said she is also working with a team of producers in Nashville to create her first album and music video, but the logistics are making it a grueling process. Coordinating schedules and collaborating instruments are just adding more stress on top of what Dewey already has to deal with. PHOTO COURTESY OF MELANIE DEWEY

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“It is such a stressful process, but it’s really good practice for the real world, and I’m sure this isn’t even the beginning of what I’m about to experience,” Dewey said. “No one is going to hold your hand out there, especially in terms of being a full-time musician.” Kafayat Adegbenro, a graduate film student, has also been working with Dewey, but in a more visual aspect. Adegbenro is making Dewey the subject of a documentary about finding jobs after graduation and getting ready for that journey. Adegbenro is also the director and editor of Dewey’s music video for her single, “Murder He Wrote.” “The music video is about a guy who goes around stealing girls’ hearts until he finally has his own heart stolen,” Adegbenro said. “…Working with Melanie was definitely fun. She is very passionate about her music and it is portrayed to the public.” “Murder He Wrote” comes out Tuesday on Beats Music, Spotify, iTunes and Amazon, and will be followed by the music video shortly. The full album, “Between the Lines,” will be released on April 22 and will be on Bandcamp for a limited time. For more information and updates on Dewey and her music, check out her Facebook page at Facebook.com/melaniedeweymusic.

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Tips to score the interview, land the job COMPILED BY THE MIAMI HURRICANE STAFF

Landing that summer internship or post-graduate job has become more stressf ul in the digital age. Skype interviews, cover letters and social media have changed the way people apply for jobs. The Miami Hurricane compiled top tips that will give you the edge this summer.

SEND OUT THANK YOU NOTES: Thank you notes show that you appreciate the interviewer for the time they spent with you. You understand that they are busy people, and sending out notes acknowledges that. It shows your commitment to the possibility of the job. The note also gives you the opportunity to highlight the

reasons you are the most qualif ied person for the job.

WRITE OUT A P P R O P R I A T E COVER LETTERS AND SEND THEM TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE: Writing a cover letter can be terrifying, but it serves as your f irst impression to hiring managers. They give you a chance to succinctly explain why you’re interested in the position and the company, and why you are perfect for the job. If you need examples, Google turns up both great examples and a basic structure of how to format your letter. KNOW HOW TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR SKYPE INTERVIEWS: Skype interviews have become prevalent

in the last several years, since video chatting technology has improved. They allow employers to get the faceto-face interaction without making the investment of f lying anyone out. The trick is to dress the way you would for an in-person interview, with the added bonus of wearing your pajama bottoms. Just make sure you don’t stand up and f lash your potential boss your monkey covered pants. CLEAN UP YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT, AND FOLLOW YOUR COMPANY: This seems like an obvious one, but so many people seem to ignore the importance of having a clean social media presence. There’s nothing more embarrassing than an employer seeing a photo of you doing a keg stand. While it’s true that once it’s on the Internet, it’s there for good and still worth going

through your pictures and privacy settings and doing a clean up. And don’t forget about Twitter and Instagram. REACH OUT TO PEOPLE ONLINE AND CONDUCT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS: Have someone you admire in the industry you’re looking to get into? Don’t be afraid to reach out to them and ask them for some face time. There’s nothing better than getting to learn more about your dream job than learning more about it from the person who knows all about it. Reach out to that person through LinkedIn, email or Twitter.

National Student Employment Week April 14-18th The Office of Student Employment asked student employees and student supervisors to share their thoughts on the UM Compliments page on Facebook. Below are some of the responses we received: t my I'd like to complimen plimen y amazing st t my to] com ez...Every da t n a udents [at w p h I[ o ic L E h n the Colleg ia gi w r ne t a n er a in M s g] r a e of : Jimena L le iso Barrera. S opez and L superv work, she is p y day. I am yd eo m n nard ey to s n e Z arriello re our team an I com brighte graduating in cently join d is workin tically a ed to m n d a r to e a u well. Than g m a rw k you for th out extremely t would king fo e wonderf not loo r because tha School of ul work y that you al be l do! Decem goodbye to m ntil then, I —Mariam y. U il ly m n saying o B fa arrueco ot on unicati sider Maria n nd! Comm l frie I con fu l r e fu d k n n am tha oss, but a wo on s b a great —Erika Jack Christina Largie ROCKS!!!! She is a solid asset to the School of Business Administration HR Team! —JaRenae Whitehead you was great having Adam Bofill: It ars. ye ese th all tute at the Cuban Insti a ve ha u w School. Yo Good luck in La !! u! yo ss mi l e'l W bright future. rate, You are conside David Barquin: e Cuban Th e. tiv or pp su energetic and es your constant Institute appreciat good work!!! rmem Urizar —Maria del Ca

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The score of Miami’s Spring Game, with the defense pulling out a close win. The matchup used a unique scoring system to combine points from 1-on-1 drills, 7-on-7 plays and the full scrimmage on Saturday.

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A few minutes before 3 p.m. Sunday, Miami Hurricanes closer, Bryan Garcia’s 2-2 pitch to Pittsburgh catcher Manny Pazos gently hit the outside corner for strike three. It was the final out of a three-game sweep that stretched the Canes’ winning streak to 12. It was Garcia’s 10th save of the season, which ties him for the ACC lead. In the first weekend series against Pittsburgh since 2009, Miami featured dominant pitching performances all around. Chris Diaz picked up his sixth win of the season on Friday in a 12-2 Canes win, tossing six innings of a two-run ball and tying a career high with 10 strikeouts. Diaz is still undefeated on the year at 6-0. Dale Carey racked up a big night, going 3-5 with an RBI. Tyler Palmer, Willie Abreu and Brad Fieger each drove in a pair of runs in the highest-scoring performance in the history of the Miami-Pittsburgh series. The most exciting game of the series came on Saturday night, as Andrew Suarez and Pittsburgh’s Joseph Harvey engaged in a tight pitchers’ duel. Suarez pitched the game of his life, throwing nine shutout innings with nine strikeouts while only walking one. Unfortunately, the Canes just couldn’t get the one run Suarez needed for the win – they were 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position through nine innings. Zack Collins nearly cranked the first pitch of the ninth inning into the Ponce de Leon parking garage in right field, but the strong winds blowing right to left took hold of the long ball and turned it into a f lyout. In the bottom of the 10th, with the Canes and Panthers still in a scoreless tie, third baseman Johnny Ruiz slapped a one-out double down the left field line. John Larowski pinch-ran for Ruiz and centerfielder Carey was intentionally walked. Palmer grounded out to second as the runners took off. Finally, Abreu stepped up with runners at second and

MONICA HERNDON // PHOTO EDITOR ON A ROLL: Senior Tyler Palmer waits at bat during Friday’s game against Pittsburgh. The Canes won 12-2, followed by two more victories that secured Miami’s third straight ACC sweep. With 12 straight wins, the Hurricanes are currently riding the longest streak in Division I.

third and two out. On an 0-2 pitch, the freshman hit a slow grounder to short and took off down the line. As the throw to first was on the way, Abreu spread his arms out dived down into first base like a hawk that found its prey. Umpire Jack Cox called Abreu safe and the Miami dugout erupted and poured out on the field as Larowski crossed the plate. It was the Canes first walk-off win of the year in an instant classic: 1-0 in 10 innings. “It’s something that you dream about, but you never really think is gonna happen ‘til you’re in the moment,” Abreu said. Hurricanes coach Jim Morris was just as excited as some of his freshman

players. “Well, it’s one of those wild games,” Morris said. “I’m jumping up and down at the end of the game cause it’s just such an exciting game.” Ruiz came through in a big way during the series. In Sunday’s 7-2 win to cap the sweep, he went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI, including a two-run double in the eighth with the bases loaded to extend up the lead. “He [Ruiz] had a big day. He was our player of the game today,” Morris said. “[He had] his first three-hit game and is playing solid at third base.” The Canes ultimately scored four in the eighth to blow it open on Sunday. Bryan Radziewski pitched 6.2 innings of one-hit ball and struck out eight. April 14 - April 16, 2014

He improved to 3-2 with the win. Radziewski credits pitching coach J.D. Arteaga with helping him get back on track in a season where he hasn’t pitched up to the standard he set last year. “J.D. and I sat down and he just said some things, we worked on ... mental things and different grips and it’s just been working out,” the junior said. With the sweep of Pittsburgh, Miami improves to 25-12 and 14-4 in ACC play, tied for their second-best ACC start ever (2010 and 2011). The Hurricanes will take on the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Owls at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Mark Light Field. Florida Atlantic beat the Canes in Coral Gables on Feb. 19, 5-2. THE MIAMI HURRICANE

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Olsen debuts as QB NICK GANGEMI // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR NEXT IN LINE: Redshirt freshman quarterback Kevin Olsen throws a pass during the #UNITE14 Spring Game at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday. Olsen was just 7-for-21 with a modest 65 passing yards and an interception in the modified scrimmage. The Hurricanes also used Saturday as a platform to unveil their new line of uniforms for the upcoming season. See below.

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The Hurricanes will hit the field with a new look in 2014. Miami unveiled its latest Nike uniforms on Saturday with four different color options, pictured above.

Miami competed in the Hurricane Alumni Invitational this past weekend, its last home meet of the season.

The orange “Juice” jersey will be the main home uniform, while the white “Storm Trooper” look is going to be featured for road games. The Hurricanes will also rotate the anthracite gray “Smoke” and green “Surge” uniforms.

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My crush count is above par ...

I don’t think it’s weird that you have these urges. You should probably try and contain them when you’re in public, but it’s OK to be horny. It’s almost summer – it’s hot and sticky outside, and we all know what happens in Miami when it’s hot. People just start taking their clothes off. As far as your friends in Chitown, my advice is that you try and talk it out with a few of them. If you’re as close as I think you are, then when the topic comes up casually in conversation – just casually – present the idea. Just make it known that it’s something you would be interested in should the opportunity arise. I’m sure that after a few drinks, this conversation could take the turn you want it to. Let’s be real here – people in their 20s are always on board to experiment, and why not do it with someone you’re already comfortable with.

Still, you should tread carefully. We all saw what happened with Hilary Duff in “Gossip Girl.” Penn Badgely was all about a threesome and then he focused on that girl who was his best friend in elementary school and Hilary Duff got all pissed and dumped him. This is not to say that your life is “Gossip Girl,” but things like these could go very wrong very fast. It’s easy for people to get awkward, and that would cause your relationship to suffer. So just evaluate this situation, and make sure you’re prepared for any and all consequences. You’re sure to get at least one interesting night out of this scenario, so I say just go for it. But don’t contract any weird diseases. V

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Raphael Akpejiori, a forward from Lagos, Nigeria, helped Miami to the 2013 ACC Championship and the NCAA Sweet 16 a season ago. The senior engineering major was named to the 2013 All-ACC Academic Men’s Basketball Team and he has been recognized on the ACC Honor Roll for two years. In addition, he has been distinguished on the University’s Dean’s List (3.5 GPA) once and the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (3.2 GPA) three semesters throughout his career at UM. He is currently enrolled in a dual enrollment program and will complete both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in May 2015.

A standout on the race course and in the classroom, Lindsi Arrington has twice earned All-ACC Academic honors. The senior, who carries a 3.731 cumulative GPA, has been a key member of Miami’s cross country and track and field programs. Arrington capped her cross country career by running the second-fastest women’s 6K time in school history (21:15.53) at the 2013 NCAA South Regional. Her personal-best 5K time of 17:36.23, set at the 2013 Disney World Classic, also ranks second in UM history. Arrington ranks among the top 5 in school history in the indoor mile, the indoor 3000m, the outdoor 1500m and the outdoor 5000m.

El-Sabawi, a sprinter on Miami’s men’s track team, is the textbook definition of an exemplary student-athlete. Boasting a 3.969 cumulative GPA, ElSabawi is a three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll member. The biology major has also made the Athletic Director Honor Roll, the Dean’s List, and the Provost’s Honor Roll in every semester that he has studied at Miami. In recognition of his dedication and commitment to both academics and athletics, the University of Miami rewarded El-Sabawi with the title of the 20122013 UM Athletic Department Underclassmen Male Scholar Athlete of the Year.

AJ Salcines has been one of the team’s most important relievers on the mound, and is now in his fourth and final season with the Hurricanes. Salcines, who was named to the ACC Honor Roll for his first three years, has been named to the Dean’s List Honor Roll for all seven semesters of his undergraduate career. Salcines, a member of the 2012 All-ACC Academic Team, was named team MVP in 2012 after a dominant season out of the bullpen.

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