Campus eatery stands firm against underage drinking BY REBECCA COHEN SENIOR NEWS WRITER
Raising your right wrist at the Rat is as common as buying a pitcher of beer. The sole on-campus bar uses wristbands on the right hand as a system for verifying the legal age to drink alcohol. But with its larger location at the Student Activities Center, are underage students less likely to get caught with alcohol? Zoa James, a student manager at the Rat, said that drinking alcohol is monitored and under control. “Underage drinking is not tolerated at all in any way, shape or form,” he said. “Students who are caught with fake IDs, we confiscate them and turn them over to the dean of students.” Students like junior Meghan Murphy, who is underage, believes that a cup of beer doesn’t justify the risk. “It’s pretty much a known thing on campus that you just don’t do it,” she said. “Drinking when you’re not 21 is a huge ‘no-no’ at the Rat.” However, some underage students are willing to try, regardless of the consequences. “I went to the Rat before fraternity ‘bid day’ on [Sept. 6] and drank beer there from 11 to 5, and I’m only 19,” said a UM sophomore who agreed to speak with the condition of anonymity. “My friend who is 21 slipped me her wristband so I didn’t get caught. But then again, it was pretty packed and chaotic that day.” The Rat is aware that there are some loopholes in the verification system. When servers become overwhelmed, their supervisors reportedly pulled them aside to make sure they had everything under control. “Sometimes it happens,” said Everett Price, director of the Rat. “We’re very diligent about it, but the criminals are always ahead of the cops. When the servers are overwhelmed, we help them out. We emphasize the importance of IDing everyone to our staff – even if they’re 80 years old, we ID them.” According to Price, the Rat’s staff is required to complete training every semester with Responsible Vendors Inc., a program that trains employees who serve alcohol. However, servers still prove fallible. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA HERNDON
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According to Florida state law, serving alcohol to patrons under the age of 21 can lead to possible revocation of the vendor’s liquor license and other serious penalties such as a fine. When it comes to enforcing the Rat’s drinking policy, it is ultimately at the servers’ discretion. “I went to meet some alumni that were coming down for the Gators game on Thursday at the Rat,” said Christy Irizarry, a 21-year-old senior. “As we got a glider outside, everyone decided pitchers must be ordered at once. As the waitress came over and we ordered our beer, I noticed that I forgot my ID at home. I stated out loud how I just turned 21 and I forgot my ID at home. Our waitress said that she trusted me and gave me a wristband.” Irizarry had never met this server before but said she seemed stressed and likely trusted her because her friends were 21. Although she is of drinking age, Irizarry felt the Rat lost credibility because of its server’s lack of respect for its policy. “Before I turned 21, I never even tried to get alcohol at the Rat,” she said. “I heard how hard it was to be served, and how, if you tried, there would be severe consequences. I wasn’t asking the waitress
to serve me without an ID, but when she offered, it made me think it must be easier to be served than everyone thinks.” Servers like Tor Breon agrees with Irizarry that busy days make it difficult check each customer’s ID. “It’s possible when the Rat is busy that we can’t see everything,” Breon said. “When it’s hectic, we don’t have time to be as meticulous.” Though some students evade the rules, James claims that at least 20 students are sent to the Dean of Students office for underage drinking each semester. The Dean of Students Office determines the student’s fate based on his or her past record. The Rat’s policy states that “Persons using the University Rathskeller facilities are bound by all State and local laws and ordinances. A violation of any applicable public law or ordinance is also a violation of the university rules and regulations under this section and will result in university disciplinary action and/or prosecution by civil authorities.” Price has worked 21 years as the Rat’s director and is not concerned with underage students drinking alcohol. “We will catch you,” he said.
ADMINISTRATION
Former VP receives award Butler recognized for leadership
which provides service and leadership opportunities to student volunteers at the university. In 1990, he worked with the City of Coral Gables to name a street BY ERIKA GLASS after Mary A. Brunson, founder of MULTIMEDIA EDITOR UM’s Mortar Board chapter. William R. Butler, vice presiIn that same year, he was initident emeritus at the University of ated as an honorary member of the Miami, has been awarded with the university’s Mortar Board Mortar Board National Colchapter. lege Senior Honor Society’s Since his retirement Distinguished Lifetime in 1997, Butler has writMembership Award. ten two books about the This award is given to globalization of the uninotable Mortar Board alumversity and student initiani, who exemplify the honor tives. society’s founding principles “I was thrilled to of scholarship, leadership hear that Butler has reBUTLER and service. ceived the Mortar Board Butler has been an adLifetime Achievement ministrator and educator at the Uni- Award,” said Pat Whitely, vice versity of Miami for more than 50 president for student affairs. “His years. cutting-edge work in student affairs His contributions to the univer- at UM and his leadership in higher sity include establishing the Hecht education was incredibly impactful and Stanford residential colleges and he is so deserving of this special and opening the Wellness Center. recognition.” He also founded the Butler Center for Service and Leadership,
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ACADEMICS
Adviser’s departure angers faculty, students Petition to reinstate job circulates Internet BY RIANNA HIDALGO STAFF WRITER
On the first floor of the Ferre Building, a nameplate next to room 121 reads “Steve Ralph, Director, Student Services.” But the door is locked, and, after more than 24 years working in the department of international studies (INS) as a beloved student adviser and staff administrator, Steve Ralph is not there. “I never envisioned going out of the University of Miami like this,” he said. “This may be the worst month of my life.” In an effort to centralize advising in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Ralph’s position was eliminated, and a new general adviser was hired. Students and faculty of INS are reeling over the change and calling for Ralph’s reinstatement, saying that it was a colossal mistake on the part of Dean of Arts and Sciences Leonidas Bachas and his staff. Bachas was unable to comment because it is against university policy to discuss personnel matters, but he did issue a statement about advising. “The College of Arts and Sciences has traditionally used a hybrid model to advise its students,” the statement read. “In that regard, the college uses both faculty advisers and professional staff advisers. Recently, the college has made a strategic move to expand and centralize academic advising by hiring additional professional advisers whose sole responsibility is to help students successfully complete their degree requirements and find jobs post-graduation.” CENTRALIZED ADVISING While small departments typically use faculty advisers – professors who also advise – larger departments like biology and INS tend to use full time administrators like Ralph who are dedicated solely to advising and administration. For Ralph, the hiring of new advisers
meant his position was reclassified, and INS Ralph said he was told by the director undergraduate students now see a centralized of human resources for CAS that he had two adviser in the Ashe Building. weeks to decide whether to accept an adminisCalls to departments within CAS revealed trative assistant position at a 14 percent pay cut that the majority have not been impacted by or leave UM with severance pay. Ralph said he never considered taking the centralization, and the administrative positions in biology and psychology have not been elimi- position, because he saw it as a clear demotion. “They stripped away working with stunated. However, a faculty member in the English department said that composition profes- dents,” he said. “That was the core of everything sors who were advisers for undeclared students I’d done at the university. I knew I couldn’t accept that job.” are no longer doing so. Students who had Ralph as an adviser Steven Green, biology professor and a former chair of the Faculty Senate, said that a painted him both as an expert on the academic similar attempt was made to centralize biology side of things, and as a mentor who had a knack for helping them find their interests and went advising several years ago. “They tried to centralize a few years ago above and beyond to show he cared. “He would always get back to and it was a disaster,” he said. “The you, no matter what,” said Mariah central people had no clue.” Roche, a senior majoring in internaFor INS faculty, the centralizational studies and political science. tion of advising raises more questions “You knew that you could always go than it answers. Some worry that it in and talk to him about anything.” will mean an impersonal experience As INS chair, Bagley directly with advisers who don’t know the ins supervised Ralph for 10 years and and outs of the department. Others wrote evaluations of his work. He wonder why Ralph wasn’t included said his reviews of Ralph have been in plans to centralize, or given the opRALPH stellar, and Ralph was considered an portunity to apply to the new advisindispensable asset. ing position. Ralph, who received both his undergradu“To me, the whole idea that they’re going to improve the advising process by depriving the ate and graduate degrees from UM, said he was department of the person who has been key for told that the decision didn’t have to do with his 24 years doesn’t pass muster,” said INS profes- performance. While CAS is not required to consult the sor William Smith. department, he said, “clearly best practices means that you don’t eliminate staff individuals UNEXPECTED NEWS Bruce Bagley, who was the chair of INS at or positions without gathering all the evidence the time, said he was told in March that CAS you can as to the effect on the welfare of the facwas considering reorganizing, but heard noth- ulty, students and university as a whole.” ing more until Ralph came back from the dean’s office on July 31 with the news that he would MOVING FORWARD no longer be advising students. Following the decision, several INS facul“He was aghast, and so was I,” Bagley ty wrote to the dean to say losing Ralph would said. “None of us had been informed about this. have a negative impact on the department. They didn’t consult with me as chair, and I both By Wednesday night, a petition on resent that and resent the way that Steve was change.org calling for the reinstatement of treated. I am adamantly opposed to this.” Ralph had roughly 450 signatures and more
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A BETTER HIGH
Author of “A Better High,” Matt Bellace will be speaking at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the SAC Center Ballroom. The event is sponsored by Pier 21. As a comedian and clinical psychologist, Bellace is bringing his unique message about alcohol and other
than 100 personal statements from undergraduates, graduates, alumni, parents and colleagues who worked with Ralph. “The main reason I have praised UM was because of Steve’s treatment to us students,” read one statement. “I have never received advisement with such sincerity about how much work I could handle, my personal and professional goals, my situation of being an international student living alone in the U.S. for the first time, and I thought this was what made UM different, that people actually cared.” Thomas Boswell, a geography professor who has known Ralph for 26 years, also circulated his own petition, which garnered roughly 30 signatures. Boswell said all but one of the tenured INS faculty signed. On Wednesday, Boswell and several INS students hand-delivered petitions and two letters to Bachas’ office. If Bachas does not respond, Boswell said some faculty will approach the Faculty Senate, the legislative body for UM faculty that shares in university governance. “The senate would only take on such a specific case regarding staff,” Green said, “if it determined that it affected the general welfare of the university.” Ralph said that his unexpected departure from UM has been psychologically and emotionally painful for him and his family. He is looking for another job, but worries that, at 54 years-old, it will be difficult. His wife, Doris Ralph, said that it came as a complete shock. “It was like a bomb,” she said. “In the beginning, it was difficult to see him ... he didn’t sleep.” Guiding students, especially students who don’t fit into a cookie cutter model or are feeling a little lost as they traverse college, is a passion Ralph isn’t ready to let go of. “It wasn’t just about academic advising,” Ralph said. “It was about making them feel welcome and part of something ... This was absolutely the thing that drove me all these years, it was absolutely the best job I ever had.”
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MIAMI BASH
End summer with a bash on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Student Activities Center. Canes After Dark will provide barbecue from Shorty’s, smoothies, photo post cards and a comedy show by Alfred and Seymour. This new monthly tradition features music, food, giveaways and entertainment, all for free.
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FOOTBALL GAME
Cheer on the Canes at 7 p.m. Saturday as they play against Savannah State. Tickets are available at canestix.com. Buses will depart the BankUnited Center at 4 p.m. and the first return bus begins at halftime. A valid Cane Card is required to board the bus. Ashley Martinez may be emailed amartinez@themiamihurricane.com.
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Campus technology upgrade continues Arsenal of modern technology increases BY ASHLEY MARTINEZ ASSISTANT EDITOR
Along with all the freshmen bounding onto campus, this semester also saw an inf lux of technological changes to the university, some building on previous technology and others new to campus. One of the new changes this semester is the switch from WirelessCanes to SecureCanes, a switch made to ensure students were using a more secure, encrypted internet network, according to Bryan Vazquez, help desk supervisor for CaneNet Connection. The goal is to eventually use WirelessCanes exclusively for university guests. “SecureCanes offers the same speed and the only differences between the two, are they’re now on a secure network. The only thing they need to do is log on with their Cane ID and password,” he said. Vazquez suggests students take the time to register their computer addresses. In case SecureCanes were ever unavailable, students would have access to WirelessCanes without logging in as a guest. “We’ve experienced a little bit of difficulty in the beginning, but as we explain to users how it is that WirelessCanes works, what they need to put, what credentials they need to put into their Se-
cureCanes, things have come across more smoothly,” Vazquez said. For Ebba Velander, an exchange student, the connection can be improved. “It’s so bad,” she said. “It’s so slow, and it won’t connect all the time, and the reception is really bad. I’m pretty spoiled back home because it’s so much faster at our university.” A student’s online connection has long been key in accessing the printers on campus, and, this year, students will be able to print from their phones and tablets, according to senior Waqar Younas, an employee at CaneNet Connection. A student can email whatever document they want to print from their UMail account to uprintbw@miami.edu for black and white or uprintcolor@miami. edu for color. The new UPrint system has switched from Ricoh to Canon printers, and students now have 130 printing credits. The library has received a new update as well, boasting a school supplies vending machine. “I needed a stapler, so I decided to get a mini one so I can carry it around with me. It’s cute,” said freshman Aubrey Abrinko. “It’s pretty nifty, a bit loud though. It’s pretty convenient.” Changes have also been made to existing technologies on campus, and one that left most students needing to adapt last semester was the introduction of
CaneLink, the student records system for the university. “We definitely got a lot of complaints because there’s a completely new user-interface, so a lot of the things that were so simple with the old system became a little more complicated because, you know, students had to learn the new system,” said Younas. Senior Rebecca Brooks has noted that the system has been “something to get used to” as she figures out the organization. “Transferring all the information from myUM to CaneLink, some things didn’t transfer, and some things did,” she said. “It’s mostly been fine, the only major thing that it messed up on is it messed up my permanent address, so a lot of my school things get sent to an address that is two years old. That’s the only major downfall of it.” Last semester saw the introduction of phone charging stations, and this semester the addition of a solar powered station has helped further not only technological ease, but the campus drive to become more eco-conscious. “The charging stations I like,” Brooks said. “My phone always dies at school, especially days like these where I’m here from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. so definitely, if I forget my charger, it works out to have something like that. “
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SCHOOL OF LAW
Bar and Gavel welcomes new members Honor society recognizes service BY LAINEY MEIRI CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
The University of Miami School of Law’s Society of Bar and Gavel will welcome new members at its semiannual initiation on Sept. 29. “The Society of Bar and Gavel is an honors society that recognizes students who contribute in four domains: service, character, attitude and leadership,” said Leah Weston, secretary of the society. “We look for students who selflessly contribute to the betterment of campus and the community.”
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“The society was established in 1949 and is considered the highest honor attainable for UM law students,” President Pauline Green said. Bar and Gavel members are involved in a variety of campus events like the Bar and Gavel sponsored Canes Carnival, an on-campus carnival for local elementary school children, and Race Judicata, a 5-kilometer run through the UM campus. “We want to remind people that an attorney’s duty is to serve the community,” Green said. “Accepted applicants will be tapped on campus and brought to the private initiation event.” “The initiation process is a celebration of the achievements of our members, a reflection on the duties associated with being a leader and a reminder of our interests in public service,” Green said. “It’s Sept. 19 - Sept. 22, 2013
funny. We say, ‘interest in’ public service or ‘interest in’ leadership, but I think in fact it’s just a part of who we are.” Law students are invited to apply or to nominate their classmates. Members are looking for applicants who uphold the four tenants of Bar and Gavel. “Some students are really involved with the community, others in the profession,” said Dean Marni Lennon, faculty adviser to the society. “Each applicant has a different recipe, but it’s all about their dedication to service.” Both tangible and intangible qualities of leadership are considered in the applicants. “People focus on traditional markers of leadership, such as named leadership positions,” Weston said. “But the intan-
gible things, like how someone handles themselves in difficult situations or just always being friendly, are what we look for in an applicant.” Applications are reviewed by all 20 members of Bar and Gavel, rather than just the executive board, according to Green. “It’s a collective selection process,” Weston said. “Every member has a say in recognizing our peers, just as we were recognized.” Lennon agreed. “It’s really important for [members] to get to know all of the applicants,” she said. “Students are students. They’re motivated by being connected to people.”
ENVIRONMENT
LUCID inspires eco-friendly lifestyles Energy indicators spread awareness BY JORDAN COYNE COPY CHIEF
LUCID energy-monitoring dashboards were installed into Hecht and Stanford residential colleges, the Hecht-Stanford Dining Hall, three University Village buildings and the MacArthur Engineering Building in August. The initiative came to fruition after months of work between Student Government’s Energy and Conservation Organization (ECO), Green U and the University of
Miami’s Facilities Management Department. “You can track real time use … if I do this, let’s watch and see how much I save,” said Kamal Daghastani, chair of ECO. “It’s more of a reporting tool.” Students are able to log on to buildingdashboard.net/Miami to see how much electricity has been used in their building so far that day, during the past week, month or year. On the website, they are also able to commit to an energy-saving action. Members of the ECO board heard about the LUCID system after talking with friends at the University of Central Florida who had recently started their Kill-A-Watt program, Daghastani said. The program there held a
competition between buildings and saved $40,000 in energy during that time. “The system cost us about $40,000 to install, so that’s a one-year payoff,” he said. “We put them in the freshman dorms because they’re easiest to target with lots of residents, plus freshmen want to get involved.” This spring, ECO hopes to incorporate the system into Sportsfest. LUCID would have been installed in the Mahoney and Pearson residential colleges, but the electrical meter used in these facilities is also connected to the Gables One Tower and the parking garage. Seeing results and savings instantanly is a rewarding process, according to Green U’s Sustainability Coordinator Ian McKeown.
“What I found was missing, was a solution that would immediately show [savings] online, as opposed to something that tracked [savings] monthly,” he said. “Most people don’t understand what impact they have.” Many freshmen, like Shira Cohen, think the website is a great source of information for making differences in their daily routines. “I try to be conscientious of turning off lights in my dorm and stuff, but if I’m able to track my use and see it right there, I think I would definitely be more motivated to do something,” she said. “The environment is the most pressing issue today. Anything that you can do to conserve energy is good.”
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WAYS TO EASE STUDENTS' CARBON FOOTPRINT
READY TO RECYCLE Any type of recycling item can go in any recycling bin. The university operates on a single-stream system which means any and all sorting is done once the items reach the waste management plant. Do not place non-recyclable items in recycling bins. If there is too much contamination in the bin, the whole bag will be placed in the trash. Be sure to empty bottles and containers before recycling. While there is no need to actively rinse residue out of containers, they should be mostly empty before being placed in a recycling bin. Educate yourself on what can and cannot be recycled.
Green U is in the process of revamping the way it educates students about going green on campus. In August, Green U also worked with Student Government’s Energy & Conservation Organization (ECO) and the University of Miami Facilities Management Department to install LUCID dashboards in some of the residential colleges and the MacArthur Engineering Building. LUCID measures buildings' overall energy consumption.
books and cardboard toilet paper rolls can be recycled.
Navigating these changes may seem daunting, but here's a guide to help students ease their environmental impact.
RECYCLING REVAMPED Green U, the UM program that manages the recycling and sustainability measures on campus, is changing the way students recycle. In a complete makeover that should be completed by the spring semester, Green U plans to educate students on proper ways to recycle, standardizing recycling bins on campus and placing bins in every classto the trash can,” says Ian McKesson, Green Ur's sustainability coordinator. Each trash can will have an adjacent recycling bin, which will be clearly marked by a sign that explains what items can or cannot be recycled. This initiative is designed to make recycling second nature to UM students. “It should be something that everyone does. We should all be cognizant of our actions, whether in the dorm rooms or live," sophomore Miranda Goot said.
answers to frequently asked questions about the campus’ recycling program.
EASY ON ENERGY Use a desk lamp instead of an overhead lamp. Use a power strip to completely Use natural daylight whenever possible. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Get rid of a mini-fridge or share with a neighbor. Keep windows closed when air-conditioning or heat is on.
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GREEN YOUR SPACE Designate one of your trash cans for recycling. This makes recycling as easy as tossing your newspaper in one bin or the other. Purchase a reusable water bottle. It will save you a couple of bucks every week, and there are EZH2O fountains throughout campus. Purchase used items. Before making a big purchase, check out University of Miami’s Facebook page, Free & For Sale. Look for students selling their old appliances for discounted prices, for example. Minimize air conditioning. Keeping rooms cool takes a whenever you are out of the room. If you are in the room, set the temperature to 75 degrees. Unplug electronic devices when they’re not in use. Items like chargers constantly use energy even when nothing is plugged into them.
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Two-year law degree opens doors fees. Still, time is another factor that limits people from pursuing a law degree. Offering a two-year program would open up the opportunity to people who normally wouldn’t be able to attend law school. This could increase not only diversity in the legal field but also selectivity among law schools. Therefore, this change would affect more than those planning to attend law school. Everyone will hire attorneys at some point in their lives. But no one should worry that this would decrease the quality of lawyers they hire. Undergraduates who earn their bachelor’s in three years as opposed to four are not looked down upon. In fact, it’s often the opposite. Similarly, utilizing an attorney who graduated from law school in two years should not be a concern. More important than how much time lawyers spend in school, which isn’t something
that would be public knowledge anyway, is the experience they’ve gathered through internships along the way. Students who opt to enter the workforce by their third year would have more time to add actual experience under their belts. Because the American Bar Association (ABA) requires that accredited law degrees be worth at least 83 credits, earning a degree in only four semesters would be extremely difficult for all but the most talented of students. Thus, the only way to make a two-year law degree reasonably attainable is for the ABA to change its accreditation rules. It’s a complicated process requiring the involvement of all 50 states, but so does amending the Constitution. And that’s been done 27 times. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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t’s hard to ignore the eye-catching new sign at the main entrance of the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus. Written in large red letters, it reads: Shame On University of Miami. For weeks now, carpenter craft workers involved in a labor dispute have held up this sign CHRISTINA everyday, rain or shine. LARGIE According to the carpenters, CONTRIBUTING the Lotspeich Group, which perCOLUMNIST formed construction work at the RSMAS campus, does not pay area standard wages. A flyer that the workers hand out to interested spectators explains that area standard wages include healthcare and retirement benefits. The carpenters believe that UM has a responsibility to intervene in their labor dispute. It is imperative that their employer provide them with the proper benefits, but it is not necessary for them to hold up a distracting sign in front of a well-regarded institution.
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Last month, President Barack Obama discussed his ideas to reform law school during a two-day bus tour. “Law schools would probably be wise to think about being two years instead of three years” were the controversial words coming from the world leader, who is also a Harvard Law grad. A law degree, which traditionally takes three years to earn, is seen as prestigious partially because of the length of time Juris Doctor (J.D.) candidates dedicate to their education before entering the field. However, the third year is typically focused more on taking elective courses and gaining legal experience than an essential standard curriculum. Obama’s hope is that enabling students to earn a law degree in two years would allow them to save money on overall tuition. But there’s no telling whether law schools would counteract this by increasing annual
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The sign gives visitors a bad impression of UM. The words on the sign make it easy to misinterpret the issue. It seems as though the Florida Carpenters Regional Council (FCRC) has filed a labor dispute with the university itself. But in actuality, it is filed against an outside company that UM hired. This has nothing to with the university. The Lotspeich Group just so happened to do construction for UM. The carpenters might as well hold similar signs in front of all other locations that contracted Lotspeich. It’s easy to understand why these carpenters would like to earn their proper benefits. However, they have other ways to make their opinions heard that don’t involve tarnishing the name of UM. These carpenters are using UM as a scapegoat for problems caused by a separate employer. As a result, UM’s reputation and physical aesthetic are being ruined over a dispute in which it is not directly involved. Shame on the laborers. Christina Largie is a freshman majoring in public relations.
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t the beginning of each semester, I find myself in the same slowmoving line. I stand among other grimacing students who, one after the other, hand over their credit cards ALYSSA JACOBSON to pay for their overSENIOR priced class bibles (or COLUMNIST as is the unfortunate case for certain courses, expensive new paperweights that will decorate their desks for four months). Inundated with reading from day one, I continually weigh the pros and cons of visiting the campus bookstore and curse the oligopoly of companies that supply these books. For students who already have so much on their minds early in the semester, this is just another source of stress. It is unfair for the bookstore to monopolize this business by charging whatever prices it chooses. Two hundred dollars for a book? This has to be a joke.
We either pay for the immediacy of having the smooth paper in our hands or choose to wait for more reasonably priced books that may or may not arrive as the correct editions – a gambling game I play with the risk of falling behind from the start. Not that the bookstore is much better. On the numerous occasions I have visited the bookstore, textbooks I needed were out of stock or the wrong book was listed for my course. However, this company is not the only one to cause trouble during my back-toschool preparation. During my journey to Miami, I was confronted by similar frustrations with other major retailers in a single week. The airline business, for example, is another industry where a select number of companies set outrageously high prices because there’s little competition. But if you have to get somewhere, you can either walk or, again, shell out the cash. However, just as with textbooks, there is uncertainty. With frequent delays, paying for a flight does not confirm that you will ever leave the ground. What happens if one of these oligarchs fails to produce, and you must deal with
Embrace role as fitness novice
customer service? Like many students, you can take it to Facebook. Ranting posts, like “American is the worst airline anyone can use,” seem to be a popular method for college students blowing off steam. But for those who actually want a change or solution, students must effectively solve their issues to figure out how to save time and money. If you have a bad experience with one of these companies, don’t be afraid to be proactive and request compensation. You deserve it. Speak assertively and clearly, and do not let customer service representatives claim they can’t help. If the first person fails, ask for the next higher-up manager. It is the company’s responsibility to solve your issue. Remember, it is called “customer service” because they are supposed to help the customer – you. And if all else fails, sing about it on YouTube – your viral video could start a revolution.
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traditional ones because they emit water vapor instead of toxic secondhand smoke. Thus, there are students who feel these should be excluded from the new smoking ban. There has also been concern expressed for the safety of the students who now have to leave campus in order to smoke. It may not be fair or wise to have students place themselves in potentially dangerous situations just to comply with the new policy. However, having a smoke-free campus adds to the aesthetics of our already stunning university. Whether you realize it, not having to walk through or avoid clouds of smoke every day makes a difference. In its beginning stages, this initiative is going to take patience, and the public is going to need to be educated on the new policy. But surely the Breathe Freely initiative is off to a great start, and it’s here to stay.
t the Wellness Center, you’ll find tall people, small people, and people who can eat all of those people. By this, I am of course referring to the ginormous behemoths who rule over UM’s fitness realm with bulging arms and DANNY NEW youth small T-shirts. CONTRIBUTING However, the weight room COLUMNIST is not limited to uncomfortably muscular wildebeests. There are also students less likely to eat a small village – ones who have the athletic ability of a jellyfish. If you are one of them, there are ways to assimilate into campus fitness culture without embarrassment. Do not worry, my fellow skinny willies: I have an impeccable strategy that will successfully introduce us all to the World of Wellness. First off, we must wear smaller clothing. A key component of the fitness lifestyle is to look as “swole” as possible. No matter your shirt size, buy it two sizes smaller. Or shop at Baby Gap. And don’t forget the headband. Or the oil. Next, master the gym language. To be a part of the Wellness Center’s vibrant culture, one must partake in the playful banter essential to the lifting society. If someone asks about your training plan, say, “I’m on my hundredth set, so I’ll rep a few more before I switch back to one-handed with these guns.” (This brings me to important key terms. Arms are guns. Abs are washboards. Legs don’t exist at all.) Finally, my most important point is to literally do none of these things. In fact, if you do, you will be consumed by a large flock of ibises. The only way to appropriately learn weight lifting is to embrace being a novice. Be open about it. Say, “Hey, nice to meet you. Yes, it’s true – I indeed have trouble lifting the toilet seat sometimes.” This flawless tactic lets lifters know that you have no athletic capability but are willing to learn. Wellness warriors will then congregate and act as guides on your quest for muscles. There are hundreds of people in the Wellness Center who would love to brag and share their workout routine with you. (That’s the only reason they go anyway). Just be honest, and, in no time, you’ll be a muscular brick house. But please, when you get big, don’t eat me.
Taylor Duckett is a junior majoring in economics.
Danny New is a freshman majoring in broadcast journalism.
Alyssa Jacobson is a junior majoring in advertising and political science.
Breathe Freely initiative off to healthy start
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ast month, the university instituted the final phase of its Breathe Freely campaign, becoming completely smoke-free. All designated smoking areas on the Coral Gables campus have been TAYLOR DUCKETT STAFF removed, and students, COLUMNIST faculty and staff must now go to the perimeter of campus if they wish to smoke. When I first heard that the University of Miami was becoming smoke-free, I looked forward to walking around campus without smelling or breathing in others’ smoke. Although I was happy about the change, I was also skeptical. When there were designated smoking areas, people still smoked where they pleased and faced no consequences. I assumed that
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the new initiative would face the same fate. But I was wrong. I rarely see anyone smoking on campus. The policy is not only being adhered to, but also regularly enforced – by students, in fact. UMPD is not required to ask students smoking on campus to refrain from doing so, nor do the officers have the authority to issue fines at this time. As a result, I have seen students approach smokers, remind them that this is now a smoke-free campus, and ask them to put out their cigarettes. Every time that this has happened, the student smoker has obliged without protest. It says a lot to have students willingly performing this role. This is truly something that UM students wanted. As with all new initiatives, there are still some grey areas. Students are confused about whether electronic cigarettes are also banned or if the new policy refers exclusively to traditional tobacco products. E-cigarettes are considered safer than
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Alvarez’s passion also helped him direct and write the adaptation. He did not set out to mimic Sedaris’s voice, but For years, author David Sedaris rather to convey the emotional experihas maintained a strict no-movie policy, ence of reading the story. never granting rights to his work. But “My goal was not to try and recreate University of Miami alumnus Kyle Alit,” Alvarez said. “It’s more about trying varez was convinced he could change the to stay true to the feeling that the story author’s mind. After a year of rejection gave you than the story itself.” from Sedaris’s team, Alvarez showed up Alvarez finished the film in 18 days, at his book signing and handed the hesiworking with a limited number of takes tant writer a copy of his debut film. and a cast and crew that faced a certain Alvarez’s persistence paid off. amount of pressure. Friday marks the release of the first Jonathan Groff, the lead actor, movie adaptation of a story by comedy adapted himself to these conditions. His writer Sedaris. The piece, titled “C.O.G.” character appears in a majority of the (Child of God), was published in 1997 as movie. Groff has appeared on the TV a part of his short story collection, “Nashow “Glee” and received a Tony nomiked.” According to Alvarez, Sedaris had nation for his role in the Broadway propreviously turned down offers from maduction of “Spring Awakening.” jor production companies such as HBO Alvarez discovered Groff and Fox. in Los Angeles, performing in a Alvarez, who studied moplay called “Red.” tion pictures production and “I knew there was someEnglish literature at UM, knew thing there that could carry the he wanted to make this film film, so I got really excited,” since the first time he read Alvarez said. “He had a lot “C.O.G.” in high school. The of qualities that I was looking story chronicles Sedaris’ experifor.” ences working on an apple farm The period between filmin Oregon. ALVAREZ ing and post-production took “The specific narrative less than a year. Once finished, was a familiar one,” Alvarez the film encountered immediate success, said. “Someone going out in the midscreening at the Sundance Film Festival dle of nowhere and finding themselves, back in January. that’s something we’ve seen before. But Alvarez hopes the complex themes I thought it was such an interesting turn about sexuality and religion in “C.O.G.” on it ... it was almost the reverse of everywill generate conversation amongst viewthing you expected to happen.” ers. Alvarez wants audience members to Alvarez hoped that giving Sedaris take away the important ideas that made his first film, “Easier with Practice,” the story important to him. would help win the writer over. “I hope they leave questioning the “Easier with Practice” is a quirky character in the story and what it is he love story about a writer who falls for really learned,” he said. a phone sex operator and is based on a “C.O.G.” premieres in theaters and piece by Davy Rothbart, who Sedaris will be available for online streaming Friknows through the National Public Raday. O Cinema will screen the movie at dio show, “This American Life.” its Wynwood location. This connection, along with the strength of the film, sparked an interest in Sedaris, who ultimately agreed to grant Alvarez rights to the piece. Sedaris IF YOU GO told The New York Times in January that after watching “Easier with PracWHAT: “C.O.G.” tice,” he sent Alvarez an email with the WHERE: O Cinema, 90 NW 29th St., subject line, “Your excellent movie.” Miami Alvarez was drawn to Sedaris and WHEN: Friday to Wednesday, Rothbart’s work because of the candor of various times. the writing. For more information, visit “They were stories I wouldn’t be daro-cinema.org. ing enough to tell on my own,” he said. ILLUSTRATION BY SARBANI GHOSH
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FOOD
Eating House serves modern, zesty options for lunch BY NANCY CARMENO CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
Eating House, the modern restaurant that has earned a following from local foodies, now offers a lunch you eat with your hands to make a sloppy fool out of yourself in front of the chef as he pours you more water. It does not help that Giorgio Rapicavoli is a young rising star chef who, at 26, fulfilled his lifelong dream of opening a restaurant he could call his own. But his commitment to serving good food means he does not judge you when you have crema (Central American creme fraiche) dripping down your cheek and hands. Eating House has unpretentious tables built by the chef himself, and the decor is simple but well thought-out. The gray walls, dark wood furnishings and street art play to Miami’s urban culture. The Miami Heat paraphernalia and sneakers that adorn the bookshelf wall make you feel as if you are stepping into a hip professionals loft turned restaurant. Lunch is a simple but frequently changing 15-item menu that includes soups, salads, sandwiches, sides and
sweets. It is lead by Eating House souschef Adriana “Lip” Egozcue and served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. You order the baja tacos because you decide that the lunch menu could only be as good as its tacos. You also order lentil tabouleh because sometimes you like to think you’re a vegetarian. You also order a WTF cookie for the kid in you (and boy, did you have a WTF moment when you found out the cookie was inspired by carrot cake). The WTF cookie is meant to be a surprise. You think you have a white macadamia nut cookie, but one bite of the cream cheese frosting with bits of carrots, almonds and other nuts that you eat too fast to remember, and you realize the origin for the exclamatory name. The reggae music reminds you to enjoy the simple things in life like the delightful tacos you are eating. Rapicavoli says the sous-chef is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to tacos, making the corn tortillas herself in the morning. The seafood in the tacos varies by day, but yours are made with shrimp, crema with lime zest, avocado puree,
NANCY CARMENO // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER SERVE IT UP: Eating House sous-chef Adriana “Lip” Egozcue prepares tacos with her own Sra. Lip’s salsa. The baja tacos are served for lunch in a casual red basket on a tray. The Eating House was opened by chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, who is only 26.
cilantro, coleslaw and Egozcue’s salsa, amazingly fresh and moderately hot. Egozcue is a chef after your own heart, and you find yourself admiring
her more than the handsome young gentlemen you are surrounded by. Eating House is located at 804 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Coral Gables.
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Quincy Mumford talks mixing genres on new album BY MARLEE LISKER STAFF WRITER
Quincy Mumford is a Renaissance man of sound. The 21-year-old lead singer of the band Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why, combines many different genres to create songs that are fluid and dynamic, moving seamlessly from one sound to the next. This summer, Mumford and his band released their latest CD entitled “Its Only Change.” This album perfectly illustrates the group’s mastery of various musical styles, combining everything from jazz to rock and reggae to create tracks that are unforgettable. The Miami Hurricane got the chance to ask Mumford a few questions about his band’s diverse sound, the ups and downs of touring, and the inspiration behind the album. The Miami Hurricane: It says in your biography that you began your mu-
sical career five years ago, when you were only 16. What was it like starting out so young? What motivated you to pursue music? Quincy Mumford: I remember listening to all types of music growing up: everything from reggae to classic rock to punk. I started playing guitar at the age of 9 and writing songs at the age of 13, so by the time I reached 16, I knew that I wanted to take it seriously. I also put out my first record when I was 16. I got such a great response, that I was motivated to continue on the path of a musician. TMH: You released your fifth album, “Its Only Change,” this summer. What inspired the songs on this album? How do you think your music has changed since you began? QM: This album, unlike any of mine in the past, has a content theme; the theme of change … Instead of a bunch of different songs arranged in a random order, this album has structure and was
carefully put together to create a vibe unlike anything I have done before. TMH: You have a lot of range in the music you produce. Why do you include such a wide variety, rather than sticking to one specific genre? How do you think that sets your music apart from other recording artists today? QM: Why subject yourself to one specific sound? I want to keep the listeners interested and on the edge of their seat, in the mindset of, “What will happen next?” I think a lot of artists get caught up in trying to stay true to their sound. I do stay true to my “feel good music,” but I keep it interesting by expanding on what that can be. TMH: Who are your biggest influences? QM: Ryan Montbleau, Paul Simon, G. Love, John Legend, John Mayer, Tedeschi Trucks Band. TMH: You have a lot of experience touring and are currently on tour promoting your new album. What is that like? Sept. 19 - Sept. 22, 2013
What is your favorite aspect of touring? Your least favorite? QM: I love being on the road. It is a tough lifestyle, with minimum meals and uncomfortable sleeping arrangements, but there is nothing more rewarding then playing a killer show and watching people unleash their inner selves by dancing all night to your music. TMH: What message do you hope fans take away from your music? QM: Be yourself and let loose; be honest; be positive; live and love life for what it is. TMH: If you weren’t a musician, what career do you see yourself having? QM: Probably living in Colorado as a snowboard instructor and printing Tshirts for my clothing company, Lifted Apparel. “Its Only Change” can be purchased on iTunes now. For more information on Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why, check out the band’s website at quincymumford.com. THE MIAMI HURRICANE
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Miami is favored to win by 60 points over Savannah State. This marks just the third time since 1980 that a betting line has one team favored by 60 or more points.
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sacks by the Hurricanes defense in two games so far this year. Miami only recorded 12 sacks of the opposing quarterback all last season.
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Perryman leads cohesive defense into game three Canes prepare to take on Savannah State Saturday BY KRISTEN SPILLANE STAFF WRITER
What’s the one downside to an outstanding defensive performance? When you set the bar high, you’re then expected to reach that level every time you touch the field. But for linebacker Denzel Perryman, it’s all in a day’s work. The junior, out of Coral Gables Senior High, recorded 13 tackles and one forced fumble to set up a Hurricane touchdown in the Sept. 7 rivalry game against the University of Florida. “My goals don’t change. I just want to keep playing the way I played, and I can’t do that unless the defensive line, they keep me free, you saw how they did it,” Perryman said. “They gotta go out there and do it the same on Saturday as they did last week against Florida.” On Saturday, the No. 16/17 Hurricanes (2-0) play host to the Savannah State Tigers (1-2) at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. It will be a day of several firsts: the first time in history the teams will meet, and Al Golden’s first game as head coach of an AP Top 25 team. Following its 21-16 win over Florida, then ranked No. 12, the Hurricanes made their first appearance in the rankings since November 2010. There have been 38 polls released since then. Miami climbed to 15th in the Sept. 8 poll and slipped one spot to No. 16 after its bye week. Golden hadn’t been a part of a ranked team since Oct. 16, 2005, when he was the defensive coordinator at Virginia. The Canes will maintain their high standards of play, even against a Savannah State team that might have been overlooked on the schedule. “We pretty much know, we talk to the younger guys … it’s another game, no matter who the opponent is. They’re still another team, we always need to go out there and execute,” Perryman said. 10
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TORIE O’NEIL // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER HOMEGROWN TALENT: Linebacker Denzel Perryman (52), a junior from Coral Gables, runs through drills at practice Monday morning. er having an early bye week.
The defense as a whole has progressed from question marks and uncertainty into a cohesive unit – a line that puts pressure on quarterbacks and a secondary always in position to capitalize on the errors forced by teammates. Miami ranks second nationally in red zone defense, holding opponents to just one rushing touchdown and three field goals in eight red zone trips. Just how good is this squad? So far, Miami has allowed only two touchdowns in the last 220:30 at home and ranks 34th among Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) schools in total defense with 331.5 yards per game. Fans can take comfort in knowing the Canes are also producing on the of-
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fensive side of the ball. Miami’s offensive line has allowed only two sacks through two games, putting them 18th among FBS schools. The matchup against the Gators set an all-time attendance record for a UM game at Sun Life with more than 76,000 fans filling the seats. The support generated by that kind of a crowd is undeniable. “The sellout stadium, for a lot of guys, that’s the biggest game they’ve ever played, and you know having a large crowd at a home game, a real big game, we definitely had the home field advantage,” Perryman said. “When the crowd gets loud, somebody makes some plays, the stadium noise, it just brought energy
to me.” But that doesn’t mean Miami will be less motivated when they take the field in front of a calmer audience for their third game. Coming off a bye week, the Canes haven’t missed a beat when it comes to practice, intensity or focus. “By no means are we a finished product or are we satisfied,” defensive coordinator Mark D’Onofrio said in a press conference Tuesday. “It’s a good start where we’re at – we’re 2-0. But we’ll improve in some areas. I expect us to work hard and improve.”
Dear Peggy Olson,
DEAR V
I’m a freshman and I don’t know how to avoid the “freshman 15.” I’ve been trying to go to the gym on a regular basis, but between classes, extracurriculars and studying, I don’t seem to have much time. And it’s hard to resist the carby foods in the dining hall. How do I get through my freshman year without turning into a beluga whale? Sincerely, Ugly Betty
I’m trying to avoid the chub...
I’m not much of an energizer bunny myself. When I go to the gym I just walk around in my yoga pants and pink sneakers and wait for a cute boy to compliment my ponytail … think Cher Horowitz in “Clueless.” That being said, I try to watch what I eat as closely as I can. No one is forcing you to go to Zumba every week or conquer Jacob’s Ladder. Two-a-days are reserved for football players, and frankly, if you’re eating the way I think you’re eating, you’re going to be way too pregnant with that food baby to even leave your dorm. You should make time in your schedule to be active. You’re a freshman, which means you’re not that busy yet. You just got here you have nothing to do but go to class, study and sleep – and don’t try to pull the “I’m an engineering major” bulls#!*
because everyone knows your first year is chock-full of electives and geneds. I mean to say this very loudly and clearly – put down the muffin and walk away. It’s not doing anyone any good to see you wear sweatpants because that’s all that fits you right now. You can only wear jeans or track pants once a week. V
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Friday, September 20 • 8 p.m. • Student Activities Center Join us in the Student Activities Center for the end of summer bash! This new monthly tradition includes music, food, giveaways, entertainment, and an adventure in every room! This month’s event features everything that reminds you of summer in Miami. BBQ from Shorty’s, photo post cards, and a comedy show by Alfred and Seymour! Remember it’s FREE and FUN all in one building!
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12:15 p.m. • UC 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!
you’re looking for a job, internship, grad school or just exploring careers, make sure to come out. Business professional dress is mandatory and strictly enforced. Expo is open to UM students and alumni only! If you have anyquestions, please contact us at 305-284-5451 or visit www.miami.edu/careerexpo.
UM Libraries Special Collections: Lunch Hour Lecture Series
Student Success Series: Nothing Less than Academic Success
Thursday, September 19 . Hypnophonic
12:30 p.m. • Richter Library, 8th Floor Felipe F. Cruz, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History at the University of Texas-Austin, will discuss his research and use of the Collection’s Pan American World Airways, Inc. Records to investigate three intertwining analytical threads on the history of aviation in Brazil. Faculty and students with interests in the history of aviation, Brazilian studies and history, international relations, and geography are encouraged to attend this multidisciplinary presentation. Refreshments will be served.
Fall Career Expo & Graduate School Fair
3 p.m. • BankUnited Center Are you searching for an internship, fulltime opportunity or considering graduate school? Attend the Fall Career Expo and Graduate School Fair from 3 p.m. - 7.pm. We have over 95 companies and over 30 graduate programs coming, which means there is something for everyone! Whether
5 p.m. • Mahoney Master’s Apt. This interactive program will focus on how to be successful during your academic career at the University of Miami. There will be representative from the Library, Academic Resource Center, the Ombudsperson program, Academic and Career Advisors in Residence and the Writing Center. Light refreshments will be served.
A Better High? Matt Bellace
7 p.m. • SAC Ballroom Do you think drugs are the only “fun” Miami has to offer? Matt Bellace thinks otherwise. Don’t miss out on his entertaining take on “A Better High” brought to you by Pier 21, Housing & Residential Life, and the Counseling Center.
Women’s Soccer vs. NC State
6:45 p.m. • Cobb Stadium Watch the Hurricanes take on the NC State Wolfpack in the team’s conference home opener. Watch live at hurricanesports.com!
Tuesday, September 24 • 4 p.m. • UC Patio Let’s celebrate the beginning of a lineup of great events for Hispanic Heritage Month 2013. Opening Ceremonies will include great performances from professional ballroom dancers, UM’s historic Latino/Latina Greek Letter Organizations, Salsa Craze and Miami Ballroom dancers. Sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee and Multicultural Student Affairs.
Chi Omega Information Session
4 p.m. • UC Ballroom C Come learn about Chi Omega, the new sorority starting this fall, and what they are going to bring to the U!
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Football vs. Savannah State 7 p.m. • SunLife Stadium Let’s bring the noise and help those #16 ranked ‘Canes go 3-0! Join us at SunLife Stadium as Miami takes on the Savannah State Tigers! Buses depart from the BankUnited Center 3 hours prior to kick
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CAC Presents: Star Trek Into Darkness
9:30 p.m. • Cosford Cinema Come join the CAC with this follow up to the hit 2009 Star Trek reboot! When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home they nd an unstoppable force of terror has attacked Star eet headquarters, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacri ces must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Sunday, September 22 Women’s Soccer vs. UNC
12:45 p.m. • Cobb Stadium Watch the Hurricanes take on reigning national champions North Carolina in an ACC matchup. Watch live at hurricanesports.com!
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Wellness Center Laser Tag Battle Friday, September 27 • 8 p.m. • Herbert Wellness Center Challenge your friends to a friendly competition of laser tag at the Herbert Wellness Center! The battle kicks off in the Main Gym starting at 8 p.m. and goes until 11:00 p.m. For more information, call the Herbert Wellness Center at 305-284-8500.
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