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Young adult novel becomes film BY LUISA ANDONIE CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
“The Book Thief” is part of the literary tradition of kids growing up in the ordered chaos of the Holocaust. But unlike most of those stories, author Markus Zukus’s protagonist is not Jewish. Liesel Meminger, observes the horrors of WWII while living with her adoptive family, hiding a Jewish refugee in their basement. The film adaptation of the novel is set to hit theaters Friday. The film stars Sophie Nelisse, 13, as Liesel, and Geoffrey Rush as her adoptive father, Hans. Hans teaches her to read and write at night as he helps her fall asleep. In turn, Liesel reads to Max, the refugee, played by Ben Schnetzer. The story is narrated by Death, who hates war, despite stereotypes. The movie was directed by Brian Percival, who directed “Downtown Abbey.” The Miami Hurricane got the chance to talk to Nelisse, Percival and Zusak at a media event on Friday. See Nelisse discuss a fight scene, Zusak talk about his father’s WWII stories as inspiration, and Percival explain his decison to cast an unknown child as Liesel. MEDIA: You beat the snot out of that kid at the beginning of the movie … Can you remember anything about that day? SOPHIE NELISSE: That was awesome. I remember he had a headache, so it wasn’t that fun for him but I was really happy to do that. BRIAN PERCIVAL: He had to lie down after that. SN: Yeah, he had to lie down, but I was ready for more. It was really fun to do something you don’t always get to do. Slapping and beating up someone. MEDIA: Do you think that being a gymnast helped you in any way? SN: I think so, because for example if you’re doing a beam routine, and you’re doing a flip and then in the middle there’s a five-year-old that just runs through the beam and in that minute you’re not concentrated well, you could fall and get seriously injured. So I think just being aware of what’s happening around you, and knowing your body really well and always being focused helped.
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Leadership symposium advocates women’s empowerment Speakers offer advice, encouragement BY LAYLA HAIDRANI CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Caitlyn Boyle asked women at Saturday’s Women’s Leadership Symposium to consider themselves and their role in the success of businesses. “Think about how many corporations would go bust if women were happy with themselves,” she said. Boyle, the creator of “Operation Beautiful: One Note At a Time,” was the closing speaker at this year’s Women’s Leadership Symposium that was held at the Student Activities Center (SAC). Boyle encourages women to post positive Post-it notes in public places to foster their self-esteem. The symposium was hosted by the Butler Center and served as a forum for women at the University of Miami to gain insight on how to become effective leaders in the community. Though geared to female students, men and women from the community also attended to learn about issues faced by women globally. Gaby Pacheco, an advocate of the DREAM Act and activist on immigration reform, gave the keynote address to the event. Pacheco is one of the creators of the Florida-based, youth-led group Students
Working for Equal Rights that fought for the rights of undocumented students in the Miami-Dade community. Her speech not only focused on women but on everyone’s “power.” “Never doubt the power you have,” she said. “You have the power to make a difference.” In its second year, the symposium emphasized the importance of community engagement and what tools and knowledge women need to become active citizens and spark change. Other speakers included award-winning business journalist Cindy Goodman, URGENT Vice President Saliha Nelson and Mara D’ Amico, an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Sophomore Hannah Goldrick was motivated by Boyle’s speech. “As Caitlyn said, these Post-it notes may seem really minor, but they really encourage women to realize how toxic negative self-talk is,” she said. “I am going to start putting Post-it notes.” In addition to the speakers, the symposium also offered workshops that encouraged team building through games, playing video clips and talks, which all highlighted the motto “the heart of the leadership is building trust.” Workshop topics included body image and objectification, leadership in the work-
MONICA HERNDON // PHOTO EDITOR KEYNOTE: DREAM Act advocate Gaby Pacheco spoke about her experience as an undocumented student in America and her four month campaign walk, “Trail of Dreams.”
place, history of feminism, health and wellbeing as well as violence against women. These workshops encouraged a frank discussion of challenges women face in the workplace and in their private lives. Senior Hannah Burke attended the symposium for the first time because she
was interested in the workshops on violence against women. “I wanted to learn more about the issue and how to tackle it,” she said. “I hope to make a difference in my local community in the fight against violence against women and be the best leader I can.”
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PRIME PERFORMER: Ainara Gastaminsa, who starred as Wendla in QuantUM’s production of “Spring Awakening,” sang the musical’s opening number on Saturday in the Student Activity Center Ballroom West.
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Influential lawyer speaks on experiences Dershowitz gives advice to prospective lawyers BY MEGAN MCCRINK SENIOR NEWS WRITER
Alan Dershowitz traded in the courtroom for the beach. “I want to become a Florida beach bum,” he said. Despite his wishes, prominent civil liberties and criminal lawyer Dershowitz manages to keep busy after retiring from his 50-year tenure at Harvard Law School. He spoke at the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse on Friday to talk about his 30th book “Taking the Stand: My Life in the Law,” an autobiography about his legal career. The University of Miami’s School of Law and the local bookstore, Books and Books, hosted the event. “A few years ago, I figured, I’m coming to milestones, this is my 30th book, and it’s a good time to reflect,” he said in an interview with The Miami Hurricane. “My hope is that this isn’t my last memoir.” Dershowitz is primarily a civil liberties and criminal lawyer. He has won 30 out of 37 homicide cases. He represented well-known clients who were accused for murder such as British socialite Claus von Bulow, O.J. Simpson and former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma. Some of his homicide cases ended with the death penalty. “The easiest cases to win are murder cases with a death penalty,” Dershowitz said. “I’ve told a couple of my clients, ‘You are so lucky you’re getting the death penalty.’” Dershowitz learned not to get nervous about cases involving murder, although the Kuchma case proved different. “I was working with my legal team and we found one of the lawyers on the team dead,” he said. “When we found out how he died, that was the tip-off that there was something else involved.” Aside from these high-profile crime cases, half of Dershowitz’s cases are pro bono, a legal term for “the public good.” Dershowitz decided to pursue a career in law because “you can use your mouth and not your brain.”
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HALLEE MELTZER // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER LAW AND ORDER: Alan Dershowtiz spoke at the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse on Friday about his passion for the law.
Dershowitz thinks prospective lawyers can become successful if they learn to listen. He also believes that there’s a life outside of the corporate law route and a decent living can still be made at a small firm. “Don’t fill in other people’s pigeon holes,” he said. “Figure out what you’re good at, and figure out your strengths, because too many lawyers fit into predicted patterns.
PHOTO BY HOLLY BENSUR // STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER CHARITABLE CHA-CHA: Junior Raquel Mitchel dances during Dance Marathon in the SAC Ballrooms on Sunday afternoon.
SHUTTLES During Thanksgiving and winter break, Student Government and the Division of Student Affairs will be providing shuttle services to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For shuttles taken during Thanksgiving break, there will be a $20 nonrefundable fee. Thanksgiving shuttles will depart at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, 6 a.m., 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Looking back on his retirement from Harvard Law School, Dershowitz has no regrets. “I tend to not be a regretting type of person,” he said. “People ask if I’m going to regret retiring from Harvard, and I see it as a new beginning.”
The shuttles will stop at the University Village, Dickinson Circle, Eaton Residential College and Mahoney/Pearson Residential Colleges. Shuttles depart from the Coral Gables campus approximately 45 minutes after the hour. Travel time to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is approximately one to two hours after the shuttle departs campus. To reserve a spot on the shuttles departing for Thanksgiving break, reservations must be made no later than Tuesday. For winter break shuttles, reservations must be made by Dec. 15. For reservations or other questions, call 305-284-4922 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students traveling to Miami International Airport may use the Metrorail’s Orange Nov. 18 - Nov. 20, 2013
Line. For more information on the Metrorail, visit Miami-Dade Transit’s website at miamidade.gov/transit.
LGBTQ NETWORK The LGBTQ Faculty Staff Network had its inaugural meeting on Wednesday. The group aims to provide a safe environment for faculty and staff members to interact with each other. Stephanie Parra may be emailed at editor@themiamihurricane.com.
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ERIC BRANDS JUNIOR
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Whether we’re applying for college or careers, it’s our full-time job to maintain our reputations online. The Miami Hurricane
to be wary of admitting someone who engages in illegal behavior or doesn’t uphold standards that the university promotes. However, there are ways in which one’s online presence can be misleading. Admissions officers might come across a fake profile or another person with the same name, which misrepresents the applicant. Moreover, if a university uses unethical methods to gather online information about a student, such as hacking, an increasingly commonplace practice becomes an invasion of privacy. If students have taken measures to make sure that their profiles are private, then the colleges shouldn’t take extraordinary measures to hack into these accounts. It’s not only about principle but logic. The university’s concern is how a student would represent the institution, so a private profile should be none its business. When universities aim to paint
a clearer picture of prospective students, they should make their intentions clearer as well. Giving notice about the potential review of applicants’ social media profiles would allow schools to appear more transparent about their policies while also deterring students who would not have been the best candidates. That puts the responsibility on students to be smart on social media. It’s easy to tarnish a reputation with a simple photo. But it’s just as easy to portray yourself in the best light: Share links conveying your interests and post statuses demonstrating a positive attitude. Our online identities are a direct reflection of our actions in real life. Whether we’re applying for college or careers, it’s our full-time job to maintain our reputations online. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
Baton girl twirls into students’ hearts ow that our football team has lost Bowl Championship Series (BCS) hopes, many fans are wondering whether to attend the final home game against Virginia. Though I think supporting our athletes’ valiant efforts is a proper reason, I have an even better one: Lindsey Finkel. DANNY NEW SENIOR Some of you know her as “BaCOLUMNIST ton Girl” or “Fire Girl” or “That girl who does stick things at halftime.” No matter what you call her, all these names point to the same fact: She can put on a show. Two batons? No problem. Four batons? In her sleep. Two batons on fire? With her eyes closed. It’s unbelievable. I’m lucky if I get my chopsticks out of the package. “I almost forget that I’m twirling fire and treat it as any other routine,” she told me. Being able to forget that three flaming rods are orbiting your face is a level of concentration that most college students don’t have. So honestly, how does she do it? May-
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be being “Fire Girl for Miami” – the nickname she prefers – isn’t so hard. Let’s see if we can do it. “On the morning of game days I listen to Zedd. ‘Clarity’ is my jam,” she said. That song is already my shower anthem. What else? “The fans at UM are amazing, and when I’m performing I feed off all your cheers.” Got to live in the moment and love the U; I can certainly do that. And? “At the FSU game, a little boy, maybe around the age of 10 or 12, was booing me and he told me I sucked. He said it in front of his parents. I was just shocked, but I smiled at him and continued on,” she said. Now hold up. You’re telling me that, in order to be the Beethoven of Baton, I have to let a 10-year-old FSU fan taunt me? She’s more amazing than we thought, folks. Best of all, this supreme athlete does it for the fans. “You all make me want to come out and perform.” How could you not love her? Better question: How could you not go to the last football game? Danny New is a freshman majoring in broadcast journalism.
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BY JORDAN COYNE | STAFF WRITER GABRIELLE BEYER | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, it’s time to flaunt your inner fashionista and fall in line with this autumn’s latest fashion trends. From top to bottom, here’s The Miami Hurricane’s list of your four fall must-haves that are versatile for both night and day.
LEATHER
It looks like the leather trend from this year is here to stay as stylists prepare for that easy, breezy fall feel. The durable material can be made into every article of clothing imaginable, allowing Northerners to rock warm leather jackets on the street, while our Miamians can stick to their highwaisted leather shorts in South Beach. Adding leather pieces to any ensemble will spice up your overall image.
LOAFERS
Both men and women are discovering a new league of classiness in this fall’s most wearable shoe – the loafer. Casual enough to go with a T-shirt and jeans, yet spiffy enough to wear to work, loafers offer undeniable comfort without forgoing their style. The increasingly trendy footwear can be found in all shapes, sizes and colors.
BLACK BOOTS Rounding out this season’s musts are a staple for every woman’s closet, and I’m not talking about red stilettos. Black boots are back to combat all the elements, or at least make it look like the environment’s getting colder. Similar to loafers, boots are easily coupled with a range of outfits depending on the occasion. Given that black can be worn with basically anything, these shoes can add a simple edge to any outfit without overpowering it.
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Over the past few months, graphic T-shirts have been flying off the racks as shoppers pine for that casual chic look to rock anywhere from the grocery store to a local bar. The comfort of a simple tee is being paired with pops of color to give the classic staple an edge. Nov. 18 - Nov. 20, 2013
KARLI EVANS // CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER CLOCKWISE FROM THE CENTER: (1) Freshman Sarah Alameer wearing a Zara leatherbodied jacket, Urban Outfitters lace top, H&M pants and Zara booties. (2) Senior Coco Yang put together a comfortable, chic ensemble with Guess seafoam kitten heels, flared Zara skirt, a graphic sweatshirt from China with the sleeves pushed up, and a leopard trenchcoat. (3) Senior Kane Wang wears a Supreme shirt, Levi’s jacket, leopard print belt, dark jeans, striped socks and Dr. Martens. (4) Freshman Sarah Alameer is wearing a Zara leather-bodied jacket, an Urban Outfitters lace top, H&M pants and Zara booties.
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‘Book Thief’ crew discusses upcoming film THE BOOK THIEF FROM PAGE 1
MEDIA: If there was a character that you had to pick in the movie that you have to identify most with, what character would you choose? BP: Probably Hans in some ways, I think because Geoffrey and I talked a lot about his approach and also the fact that Liesel comes into his life as in the film she comes into our life, in that sense we feel protective toward her and we’re on her side. It’s a really good question but it’s not an easy one. Obviously I’d imagine Sophie would say Liesel, I don’t know what Markus would say… SN: I’d be actually a mixture of Hans, Rosa and Liesel. BP: Oh that’s good! SN: I’d be like hard a bit like Rosa sometimes with people I don’t really know and people that annoy me, I’d be like hard. I care a lot about people like Rosa at the end. And when I feel bad for someone, I’m kind of gentle and know how to speak to them. And then I’m kind of like Liesel in that I do a lot sports, I play mostly with guys, I’m kind of strong-minded. MARKUS ZUSAK: For me it’s definitely Rosa. I now look at it as a parent where I’m always thinking to myself be more like Hans, but that’s not the role I’ve been assigned to in parenthood. I’m generally the “I’m not here to make friends” dad. My daughter, for whatever reason, is nice to everyone but any frustrations she has she takes out on me, so I have to be the tough one. I remember I saw the film for the first time, I thought, “Be more like Hans” and I started letting the kids get away with stuff and then I had to try the line and go alright “You sit there, you sit there and don’t move until I come back.” I often identify most with Rosa MEDIA: What inspired you to write this book and is there anything different in what you envisioned from the book to the screen? MZ: It was stories my parents had told me about growing up during the war when they were very, very young, particularly after the war. All sorts of stories about that time that were different. Like my dad having to go to the young division of Hitler Youth and just thinking it was boring and saying “bugger, this. I’m not going to that” until threatening letters started arriving. Going from book to screen I was really open to being surprised, and handing it over. I wrote the book I really wanted to write and I followed every risk I wanted to take. And I wanted Brian and Karen and everyone involved with the film, right down to performances like Sophie and Geoffrey and Emily, I just wanted them to make it theirs. MEDIA: The transition from the book to the screen, is it ev-
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erything you envisioned? Would you change anything? MZ: It’s one of those things, no, it’s not everything I envisioned. There are some things in the book that aren’t in the film and there are some things in the film that aren’t in the book and I love that I idea. Those are some of my happiest moments in the film, the things that I didn’t write. BP: Getting Sophie to kiss Niko in the last scene. SN: The whole day crying all day, and then at the end, so let’s just go and kiss the guy that’s been for four months my little brother. Twelve takes which made it 24. What you guys don’t know is I had to kiss him twice in the scene. And then [Brian] only played it once. I was quite disappointed. MEDIA: This was your first English-speaking role, and probably your first international and lead role, did you feel intimidated? SN: No, it just made me a little bit stressed. I was worried my performance might be bad and then the movie might be bad and then they blame it on me. But all the pressure went off after like one or two days. It was a lot of fun. THM: Movies that involve children, so often cast the children in a condescending light. But what’s beautiful about this film is Liesel is not only the strongest and the main character, but also is in every respect an adult. How did you achieve that result? BP: Well I think a common sort of fault is that people take child actors and try to make something that they’re not and what happens is you get a performance that is essentially that – a performance. My approach is to get the casting right can more or less play a version of themselves, it makes the casting far more difficult - we’ve seen over a thousand kids just for Sophie’s role, but once you find someone who for all intents and purposes is Liesel, once you find that person, then it allows them to create a performance, which is natural and honest. And it feels real. Rather then getting a really good stage kid, and me saying “stand there do this line, then walk over there and do that line,” I just allowed Sophie to be, because she is so special and so talented ... MEDIA: Did you spend anytime with Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson outside of shooting the film in order to have the chemistry come through on screen? SN: No, we didn’t need to do any bonding but we did rehearse which helped a lot. We spent a lot of time in the kitchen so it felt organic when we went on set. It felt natural like a real family. MEDIA: Did you take anything away from working with them? SN: Watching them act and seeing how Emily is always so concentrated and stays into character all the time and you see
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Geoffrey who is completely the opposite. He’ll do the scene perfectly and when they say cut, he’ll do a magic scene. So it’s really great to see how they’re different but still both great actors. TMH: There’s a quote in the book that says, “It’s much easier to be on the verge of something than to be actually in it.” In what way do you feel that you’re more on the verge than in the complete stage now? MZ: It’s both. I feel like I’m at the very end of this now and when this is over I’m just gonna go home and disappear and finish my new book. It’s the perfect way to end. I can’t be the author of “The Book Thief” forever. I’ve gotta be the author of something else. MEDIA: How did it feel to see characters on screen? MZ: It’s a bit surreal. Especially for me, Geoffrey Rush is pretty much Australia’s favorite actor. There’s such excitement in the little things I do. That Emily Watson moment when she gives that teacher that final stare – it’s one of my favorite moments in the film. It’s exciting to see people be experts in their field and bring their own magic. MEDIA: What’s your favorite part about writing? MZ: When I write, I listen to my favorite CDs and I’m always waiting for my favorite song to come up, and I’ve just been writing in the morning and the CD finishes and I didn’t even hear my favorite song. That’s why I love writing.
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Coach said we were going to call it and haul it. And that’s what we did. Josh Snead, Duke running back
This team is not just a fluke. Dave Harding, Duke center
There’s enough blame to go around in this game. Al Golden, Miami coach
CLUB SPORTS
Lifelong Cane continues UM journey on club team Transfer from FIU eyes law school next BY ABBY BRUINS CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
For catcher Matthew Fernandez, playing UM club baseball is like taking a sixth class – he’s learning lessons and social skills that help on and off the field. A junior in the School of Communication, Fernandez is studying public relations and broadcast journalism. He plans to go to law school after graduation, but in the meantime he has made his home on the diamond. “It’s a stress reliever, but it creates pressure at the same time,” Fernandez said. “However, it’s a different kind of pressure – it’s something I know I can handle.” FERNANDEZ In a crucial game last season against UF, Fernandez went 5-5 and threw two runners out trying to steal second base. He had the second-highest batting on the Miami club team last year, hitting .386 with only three strikeouts. “Matt is probably the toughest guy to strike out on our roster,” coach Mike North said. “He always puts the bat on the ball. That’s a skill you can definitely develop, but some people just have a God-given ability to make contact and Matt has it.” The team belongs to the South Atlantic Conference in the National Club Baseball Association. Miami practices through the fall to prepare for the game-packed schedule every spring. In high school, Fernandez balanced schoolwork with baseball until his junior year, when he was cut from the team. Fernandez was upset and confused, but managed to let it go and keep his focus on academics. “I learned from that experience that education will always be there when baseball isn’t,” Fernandez said. “There will come a time when baseball is over, but my degree will make me just as happy as playing baseball did.”
MONICA HERNDON // PHOTO EDITOR FULFILLED: Junior Matt Fernandez, catcher of the UM club baseball team, suits up for practice at Chapman Field Park this past Friday. Fernandez transferred to Miami from FIU, and recorded the second-highest batting average on the team last season (.386).
Fernandez grew up in Kendale Lakes, a neighborhood several miles southwest of campus. He loved UM so much as a child that he’d ask his dad to drive him around campus to explore. He grew into a loyal Hurricane football and baseball fan. Fernandez’s college career began at FIU as a student and athlete. He transferred to UM last spring and was immediately recruited to the club team. “I just knew this was my school,” Fernandez said. “UM will be in my heart forever. I knew no matter what, I had to work hard enough to get accepted. Until this day getting into UM – and the path it
took me to get here – is one of my greatest accomplishments. Graduating and attending UM Law would be the next big accomplishment.” This semester, Fernandez has started creating packages for “Man on the Street” with UMTV’s SportsDesk. “I’m a guy who loves to talk to people ... and M.O.S. gives me the freedom to create [a short video of] anything I want,” he said. “I get to have fun and make jokes. You’d be surprised how funny sports can be.” Fernandez is just as outgoing on the field.
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“Matt is an extremely vocal player, which is an asset for any catcher,” North said. “He’s not shy behind the plate and he’s certainly someone you notice right away. Losing kills him and he wants his pitchers to perform well.” He dreams of playing for the UM varsity team, but Fernandez is content at the club level because he can keep his grades up and hang out with friends while still participating in the game he loves. “In high school, I lost my love of the game, but in club baseball I found it,” Fernandez said.
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Miami defense a no-show at Duke Blue Devils run for 350 yards; Canes fall to 7-3 BY SPENCER DANDES SPORTS EDITOR
Miami was gifted a big opportunity when kickoff arrived mid-afternoon on Saturday. Maryland toppled Virginia Tech a bit earlier, meaning the Canes had renewed promise in the ACC Coastal. But for the third consecutive week, the UM defense was absolutely mauled, and the Hurricanes stood no chance. Duke ran wherever it wanted en route to a 48-30 victory. “People look at this game and say, ‘Well Duke didn’t throw the ball against Miami, but they ran it.’ No. We ran it so well we didn’t need to throw it,” said Brandon Connette, who rushed for four touchdowns and threw another. The Canes (7-3, 3-3 ACC ) lost their third straight, while the Blue Devils won their sixth game in a row. Duke (8-2, 4-2 ACC) now has a clear path to meet Florida State in the ACC Championship, to be held Dec. 7 in Char-
PHOTO BY NICK GANGEMI // ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR ROUGH START: Freshman Adrienne Motley brings the ball down the court during Miami’s loss to Middle Tennessee on Friday night.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Miami women’s basketball team fell to Middle Tennessee, 61-55, at the BankUnited Center on Friday. The Canes hung tough with the Blue Raiders for most of the game, but never managed to reclaim a lead after a 36-36 tie in the second half. “We just didn’t play with any strategy tonight,” coach Katie Meier said. “We didn’t have a strategic approach to the game.” Jassany Williams snagged 17 rebounds, a career high for the Miami junior.
CROSS COUNTRY Five runners posted record times at the 2013 NCAA South Regional this past weekend. Miami had eight representatives compete in total, including senior Sean Pezzulo, who set a UM record in the men’s 10K. Pezzulo finished in 31:29, good for 54th place among 173 runners in Tuscaloosa, Ala. “Sean had to battle back from injuries during the season,” coach Damon Griffiths said. “That makes today’s performance even sweeter.” Spencer Dandes may be emailed at sports@themiamihurricane.com.
NEED MORE BASKETBALL? Visit themiamihurricane.com for a recap of the men’s win over Texas Southern on Thursday, plus a slideshow highlighting all of this weekend’s action at the BankUnited Center.
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lotte, N.C. Miami executed well offensively, getting a 300-yard, two-touchdown day from senior quarterback Stephen Morris. Herb Waters was a reliable target, catching nine passes for 116 yards and two scores. Dallas Crawford led Miami with 115 yards on the ground. But the defense had no answers for Duke’s blazing attack. “Our guys are feeling a next-level mentality,” Duke coach David Cutliffe said. “If you become a team that is fighting for something and you’re preparing that way, you don’t give in easily.” When it looked like there was still a window for Miami to climb back into contention, Shaquille Powell burst through the line and gave Duke a 45-30 cushion on his 33-yard, fourth-down run. “It’s fair to say we’re evaluating every component, every step of the way,” Miami coach Al Golden said. “That includes defense. There’s enough blame to go around in this game.” Duke last beat Miami in 1976. The Hurricanes return home for Senior Day against Virginia on Saturday at noon.
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V, DEAR V Leaving the friend zone ...
I’m in quite the pickle, Dick. There’s this guy at UM that I’ve known my whole life basically. He hooked up with my best friend a few times right before college, but that was four years ago. I think he’s interested. Should I make a move or lay low? A Sh**ty Friend
Dear Rachel in “Something Borrowed,” Sometimes the universe throws us into unexpected circumstances that we can’t understand or really control. Sharing lovers is honestly very weird, and sometimes even gross. Sure, you trust your friend to be a clean individual, but why put yourself in a situation where you’d be able to compare war stories from the bedroom? That could get real awkward real fast. That being said, it’s important to let yourself be happy and explore any possibilities that come your way. Just because Rachel didn’t end up with Ethan and chose that wonderful hunk of a man Dex, doesn’t mean that you should discard this guy. A girl needs a little bit of pleasure every once in a while, and since you guys are already friends, that in-
timacy should make for a great time in the sack. You should talk to your friend and let her know what you’re planning to do. If she’s cool with it, then you’re good to go – no reason to feel guilty. But if she has a problem with it, you should take that into account. No relationship is ever fun if your friends aren’t behind you. I’m sure she’ll understand and I’m sure you’ll get to have your fun. Just remember, sisters before misters. V
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