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Vol. 87, Issue 7 | Sept. 17 - Sept. 20, 2009
HURRICANE BILL’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Bill Clinton speaks at a past meeting of his Clinton Global Initiative. Now in its third year, CGI U - the program aimed at college students - is making its way down to the University of Miami. The university will host this year’s conference.
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Clinton Global Initiative coming to University of Miami BY NINA RUGGIERO | STAFF NEWS WRITER
If actions speak louder than words, former U.S. President Bill Clinton will be causing a racket at the University of Miami this spring. During his time in the White House, Clinton saw countless global issues discussed but not acted upon. He created the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in 2005 to change this. CGI brings together people of different cultures and professions to form tangible plans for solving the problems they face around the world. Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), a branch of CGI that gets college students involved, will meet at UM from April 16 to 18.
“We are thrilled for our students,” UM President Donna E. Shalala said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to host a world class conference and show off our campus and community. I personally asked President Clinton to bring the Clinton Global Initiative U to the U.” CGI U Director Keisha Senter said that Shalala’s commitment to service as well as the involved, energetic student body made UM an ideal site for this year’s meeting. “Miami is such an international city and there is such a diverse group of nationalities represented on SEE CLINTON, PAGE 4
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Senior develops two new iPhone apps Student’s program reaches the top 25 BY STEPHANIE GENUARDI CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Have you ever turned your iPod on shuffle and thought, “I haven’t heard this song in forever?” UM senior Pat O’Keefe is making sure that never happens again with his iPhone ap-
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FORGOTTEN FAVORITES: Senior Pat O’Keefe works on his Mac, the tool he uses to create iPhone applications.
plication, Forgotten Favorites, released last Bill Vilberg, instructor of the university’s month to Apple’s App Store. “iPhone Development Meet-ups,” learned of Born out of O’Keefe’s desire to “reinvent O’Keefe’s app acceptance at one of last year’s the way” users browse their music, Forgotten meetings. He does not attribute O’Keefe’s sucFavorites analyzes an iTunes library and de- cess to luck, however, but rather to his “strong termines what songs and albums haven’t been programming abilities.” played recently. “Anyone that gets to the point of creating Priced at $1.99, it presents the neglected an application and getting it accepted by the music on an iPhone as a page of album icons or App Store has my deepest respect,” Vilberg a playlist of songs that can be selected. iPhone said. users can modify the settings Apple now offers a to favor the music they love more advanced voice remost or the music they’ve igcording application for nored in the past. free, rendering O’Keefe’s “I think it’s fantastic. app obsolete, yet O’Keefe It creates epic playlists,” is surprised to find that O’Keefe said. Voice Record is still sellO’Keefe, an electrical ing. engineering major collaboBound for gradurated on Forgotten Favorites ate school in the spring, with UM alum Reid Draper O’Keefe would like to and his roommate Eric continue working with Humphrey, a music engi“accessible technology.”. neering grad student. “I personally am goCOURTESY PAT O’KEEFE This is not the first app ing to move away from iPhone app O’Keefe has created or the iPhone development,” “Forgotten Favorites” most successful. O’Keefe said. When Apple began alHe believes the comlowing outside developers to create applica- petition is simply too steep. With more than tions for the iPhone in January 2008, O’Keefe 30,000 applications now listed on Apple’s App jumped at the opportunity. Store, O’Keefe described Forgotten Favorites After buying the software and analyzing as merely “a needle in the haystack.” He has the sample code, O’Keefe created Voice Re- not earned nearly what he did with Voice Record, one of the first 500 applications produced cord. Instead, he plans on getting involved with for the iPhone. Google phones (T-Mobile’s my Touch 3G, for Released in June 2008 and also priced at example), which he thinks will grow rapidly. $1.99, the Voice Record app, which records the “The iPhone as a development platform is voice of the phone user and allows the record- very much at a crossroads,” Humphrey agreed. ing to be transferred to the user’s computer, “So is the Android environment [Google proved to be extremely lucrative. phones]. One’s booming and overcrowded.” At one time, it appeared on Apple’s top 25 paid applications, a list O’Keefe deems “the Stephanie Genuardi can be contacted at sgenuardi@ holy grail.” themiamihurricane.com. “I got so lucky,” O’Keefe said 35,000 downloads later.
Tailgate replaces traditional freshman walk This year, in lieu of the annual freshman walk for the first home game of the season being canceled, freshmen will be treated to a tailgating party to kick off the start of the college football season and their college careers at the University of Miami. Category 5, the university’s spirit programming board, has worked diligently to plan the event to welcome new students. “Logistically the walk did not work,” Category 5 Chairman Cortney Tidwell said. “Instead we have worked to bring a tailgate party prior to kickoff to celebrate.” The tailgate will include DJs from Power96, free food and giveaways. It will be held just outside of the student entrance, Gate B, at Land Shark Stadium.
In addition, buses will be available to transport commuting freshmen as well as others to and from the stadium. The pickup is at the BankUnited Center loading dock and will run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For the remainder of the season, students must pick up the bus sticker for entrance onto the bus at least three days prior to the game at the University Center front desk. The reserved student section has changed from last year as well. Students will now be seated in section 153 and 154 of the lower bowl. Students should wear orange to the game. -Megan Terilli
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Meet your mascot! Christina De Nicola interviewed and danced with everyone’s favorite ibis. See the exclusive video online. Were you born in the USA? Sarah B. Pilchick was and shares her review of last Sunday’s Bruce Springsteen concert. Andrea Concepcion offers her take on the new Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson CD. Pump it up! Check out Tanya Thompson’s slideshow from yesterday’s pep rally. The golf team scored a 16th-place finish at the Duramed Cougar Classic in Harahan, S.C. Sign up for the E-mail Edition at www. TheMiamiHurricane. com/subscribe.
CORRECTION The correct spelling of the contributing writer for last issue’s Hispanic Heritage Month’s Latin Café article was Nicole Adlman, not Aldman.
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Decade-long commitment Mario Cruz leaves his mark BY ED S. FISHMAN NEWS EDITOR
After completing a walking marathon in Oct. 2008, Mario Cruz complained to his mother about chest pain and had a 90-degree temperature. Shaking it off, he went to sleep. “I am like my stepdad,” he said. “You would never know if either of us was sick.” However, his concerned mother researched his condition through the internet. Bursting into his room she told him he was having a heart attack and rushed him to the emergency room. That was the only year in the past decade that Mario did not march in the Band of the Hour, the University of Miami’s marching band. As Cruz takes the field this year for his tenth year, he will have broken the record for the most seasons to march in UM’s band. Cruz’s first attempt to be a part of the band was when he was a student at Miami Dade College. He came into the practice room at UM and was quickly intimidated and left. In his second year he joined the band successfully. From his third year to his seventh year in the band he was enrolled at UM receiving financial help through his mother’s job at the bookstore. However, he said school was not his top priority and he held multiple jobs at this time such as a car mechanic and cook. It was in his seventh year on the band that Cruz started taking his education more seriously. “I let work take over and I realized I didn’t want to be a cook,” he said. For the rest of his time at the university, he supported his own education by tuition remission through his job at the law library. This job covers the cost of seven credits eachschool semester and six credits during the summer.
Gandhi Day to attract big crowd Friday last day to sign up to participate BY AUSTEN GREGERSON CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
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IN TUNE: Band of the Hour member Mario Cruz will break the band’s record for most years marched as he enters his 10th year. This will be his last year as a member. Cruz learned his first instrument at a young age. His grandmother had him playing piano when he was three. As a freshman in high school, he broke his ankle playing football and his grandmother told him that he was going into music, which started his band career. His stepfather, Alvin Ward, a former right tackle who played on the 1983 UM championship team, fully supported this decision. “I always tell all my children to do what they love,” Ward said. “I think he stays
in music because he is doing it from the heart.” This will be Cruz’s last year on the band. Next year he will be a senior and be unable to march as his minor in education requires time-consuming field work. He will finish his career playing the tuba. “When people see Mario they see the tradition,” Charles L. Damon, the senior staff assistant of the marching band, said. “He knows the band history, where it came from, where it is now.” “Mario is simply the teddy bear of the marching band;
everyone loves him,” Damon said. For this year, Cruz sees the possibility for great things. “I think we can be undefeated,” he said. “You have to have faith in Shannon.” Ed S. Fishman may be contacted at efishman@themiamihurricane. com.
To view a video feature on Mario Cruz, visit www. themiamihurricane. com.
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At 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, roughly 1,200 University of Miami students are expected to abandon their normal schedules - not for a football game or a day at South Beach, but to be a part of something bigger than themselves. The National Gandhi Day of Service, sponsored by the Butler Center for Service and Leadership, is the single largest service day on campus. It contributes over 4,000 man hours to more than 40 different volunteer groups. “It ranges from going to nursing homes, to beautification projects, to animal shelters,” said Gandhi Day co-chair Billy Fuchsman. “We didn’t want to focus on only one aspect of charity because Gandhi’s message was to be the change you wish to see in the world, and we want to see a lot of change.” Fellow co-chair Rachel Libby has seen the event’s effect on students firsthand. “The scope of the day is so cool,” Libby said. “You have 1,200 college students all going out to a community that has always supported us and really give back to them.” Those wishing to volunteer must sign up at www.miami.edu/gandhiday before Sept. 18, although some walk-ins will be allowed. All additional information for the event can be found at their Web site or by contacting them at umgandhiday@gmail.com. Austen Gregerson may be contacted at agregerson@themiamihurricane.com.
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CLINTON FROM PAGE 1 campus,” Senter said. “This setting will undoubtedly bring an interesting new component to the discussion of global issues.” Problems at home will be acted upon as well. CGI U will run a service project in the Miami community.
“Our goal is to give young people from all over the world the tools and knowledge they will need to make a difference locally and internationally,” Senter said. “We won’t just talk about it; we’ll make it happen through service.” CGI U focuses on education, energy and climate change, global
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REACHING OUT: Marissa Orenstein explains the Canes International Outreach program to Ashish Shaw and Adrienne Ball yesterday.
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health, peace and human rights, and poverty alleviation. To be eligible to attend the annual CGI U meeting academics must form their own “Commitment to Action,” a specific, concrete plan to address a concern they feel strongly about fixing. Applications will be avaliable at www.cgiu.org within the next few weeks. Students can use their commitments to solve problems on campus or in nations across the globe. Almost 1,000 commitments have been made by students since the program’s launch in 2007. CGI U members currently represent over 25 countries. Last year was the first time UM students attended a CGI U conference. President Shalala served as a panel chair and brought with her 15 dedicated undergraduate and law students. This spring about 300 UM students will have the opportunity to participate, Shalala said, adding that hundreds more will be able to serve as volunteers and hosts and thousands can attend a public session with President Clinton. Nina Ruggiero may be contacted at nruggeiro@themiamihurricane.com.
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What you need to know about Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) Celebrity participants at the first annual meeting in 2008: • Brad Pitt • Lance Armstrong • Political consultant James Carville Celebrity participants at the second annual meeting in 2009: • Natalie Portman • Matthew McConaughey • Morgan Spurlock of Super Size Me • John Oliver of The Daily Show Watch Bill Clinton discuss CGI U and formally announce UM as the site for the 2010 conference on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart tomorrow at 11 p.m. For more information about CGI U, and to apply go to www.cgiu.org. Applications will be available shortly. Upload a video discussing your ideas and plans for action on www.youtube. com/clintonfoundation.org.
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Emergency Notification Network to be tested Texts, e-mails, calls will be sent out BY HEATHER E. CARNEY CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
Be prepared to receive numerous test alerts at some point throughout the week of Sept. 21. The University of Miami is conducting a more ambitious full-scale test of its Emergency Notification Network (ENN) that involves an undisclosed exact activation date and time between Monday, Sept. 21, and Friday, Sept. 25. “The theory behind emergency notification is that by immediately informing the university community of a serious present threat and how to respond to it, community members will be able to better protect themselves,” John Pepper, UM police officer, said. The university implemented the ENN in 2007 in response to tragic events at several colleges and high schools and in the case of an emergency.
It allows the university to quickly disseminate an urgent message through multiple communication mediums including voice messages, text messages, e-mail and outdoor emergency notification sirens. Since the first test in Oct. 2007, many students feel the system has improved and the alerts are an effective means of communicating with the student population during an emergency. “I think it’s a great system. At first I thought it was annoying but then I had a friend that went to Virginia Tech and after hearing her story, she said that the emergency alert system was key at her school in keeping people safe,” Andrea Shank, a senior, said. In addition, the ENN system is crucial at UM for hurricane notification and preparedness. Although some students commented last year that they found the siren sounds on campus to be ineffective because they are activated so frequently anyway due to storms.
“I feel like if the sirens go off to alert us of an emergency, I would just ignore them because they go off for every little thunderstorm anyways,” Priscilla Razak, a sophomore, said. Despite a few faults, the system does an effective job of notifying the students and faculty of an emergency. Last year, approximately 98% of the participants received at least one alert within the first 15 minutes and this year, the university hopes to continue to improve upon that by sending the messages at a faster rate. “I’m very content overall with the whole system…and I definitely think getting the text message is the best way because in an emergency, my phone is the quickest thing I have access to,” Shank said. To sign up to be notified by ENN, log in to myUM. ENN messages will be sent to everyone who has registered personal contact information on myUM. Heather E. Carney may be contacted at hcarney@themiamihurricane.com.
UM Police Dispatch (305) 284-6666 If you are informed of an evacuation message: 1. Evacuate the building at the nearest exit; notify others as you leave 2. Take all personal belongings with you (wallet, keys, IDs, purse, etc.) 3. Do NOT use the elevator 4. Do NOT reenter the building 5. If you don’t have your own transportation to leave campus, follow the directions of emergency responders If you are informed of an active shooter situation: 1. Move immediately to a securable room; close/ lock/ barricade the door 2. Turn off lights, stay away from windows and remain calm and quiet 3. Do NOT open doors or windows to see “what’s going on” 4. Do NOT open the door for anyone except police 5. Only contact police if you have valuable information 6. Seek further information via web, telephone, text message, etc. 7. Use common sense
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Give musical acts a chance Though some students may be disappointed with the lineup for the 2009 Hurricane Howl Homecoming Concert, which will feature Common and The Wailers, they should recognize the talent that will be gracing the University Green in November. Moving beyond the glitz of familiar Hollywood names, students will find both musical acts have impressive track records. Last year’s musical group, N.E.R.D., certainly had instant shock value when bragging to friends, but were they more impressive than these two? N.E.R.D. has not received nearly as many award nominations as Common and the band has never performed with the renowned Bob Marley. Certainly N.E.R.D. put on an exciting show last fall, but this year both acts will wow the audience with their undeniable talent. Students need to be realistic. Sure the University of Miami is reputable, but performers like Coldplay or Taylor Swift are not going to hop on a plane just to play our homecoming concert. It’s a small venue, and both must have very high fees for these types of events. Unlike students at the University of Florida, we do not pay to attend the Homecoming Concert and Hurricane Productions must work with limited funds. It is unreasonable to expect big-name artists to set up stage at UM,
when we are not able to woo artists with exorbitant bids. Nevertheless, it would be nice to hear different genres of music at homecoming concerts. Perhaps a newer, more mainstream act in the future would help to balance the often hip-hop-filled lineups. However, it’s important to note the newest sensations are not always the best. Both Common and the Wailers have proven themselves to be enduring in the music business, consistently recording popular and innovative tracks. Common has been rapping since the early 90s, finding great success with almost every album dropped. He most recently collaborated with Kid Cudi on the song “Make Her Say,” also featuring the vocals of Kanye West and Lady Gaga. Popular since the 1970s, The Wailers are playing UM following a worldwide tour. During October they will be performing across Europe, from Spain to Ireland; in November, before their appearance at Hurricane Howl, The Wailers will be jamming in South Africa. The musical acts may not please everyone, but they deserve a chance. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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Letter to the Editor: Canes aren’t classy
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he writer of last week’s “Stay Classy, Miami” has no idea what it means to be a Hurricane football fan. I hate FSU as much as the next psycho-passionate, borderline deranged ‘Cane, but you can’t slam them for using our “U” in a derogatory word, or flying “thUg” signs. Calling us thugs is about as offensive as telling me I have very pleasant breath. That’s who we are. We love it. The thug mentality put us on the map, so unless you’d like to return those pretty glass footballs, embrace it. And yes, as the writer of the staff editorial commented, FSU fans held signs saying “Muck Fiami,” but how many times have you berated some midwestern, linebacker-loving yokel as a Bucking F***eye? And let’s not forget the Hurricane’s loving homage to FSU’s war chant. So stop being such a hypocrite. Hate swings both ways. As Kellen Winslow II said, “This is war… I’m a f***ing soldier.” So as much as it pains me to defend FSU, I must tell you whiners to grow up because this is war.
I was glad to see J12 bring back the swagger that I love. When Doak Campbell Stadium was melting down, with Miami fans celebrating and FSU fans clawing their eyes out, our leader stood ice-cold on the sidelines, blank-faced, as if to say, “…yeah, so?” Now I’ve heard some wannabe fans talking about, “If we beat OU, everybody should charge the field.” Two problems here: there is no “if”; and no true Miami fan will rush the field. That kind of thing is for second-rate teams, which Miami hasn’t been in over three decades. So while the rest of the country is gaping at the tube, scratching their heads and saying to themselves, “How did that happen?” true Canes will be standing in the bleachers at Landshark Stadium with their arms folded, saying, with a slight shrug, “…yeah, so?” Oh, and another thing, Mr. Staff Writer, when it comes to gameday, we ain’t got no class. -Thomas Gibbons, Sophomore September 17 - September 20, 2009
ALEJANDRO RENGIFO Sophomore “Gonna have to go with organic chem on this one.”
KHARTHIK BHANDARI Sophomore “Honors Sexology 415…it’s the advanced course.” Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity and accuracy. Compiled by
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Bringing some SPICE to Miami
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Annual event offers quality cuisine at affordable prices BY ASHLEY TORRES CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
Foodies rejoice. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with an extensive list of local restaurants, will satisfy the need to indulge in decadent cuisine laced with ‘Miami Spice.’ The Eighth Annual Miami Spice Restaurant Month, a delicious promotion which runs through September 30, allows gourmands to enjoy a three-course meal at some of Miami’s top restaurants. Participating restaurants provide patrons with a limited Miami Spice lunch or dinner menu which offers a variety of choices for each
course (appetizer, entrée and dessert). Per person, this special dining experience costs $22 for lunch and $35 for dinner with a total savings of 30-50 percent off the regular price. Representing all of the unique cuisines found in South 0atures an impressive 115 restaurants located in a variety of neighborhoods. Spanish exchange student Cecilia Calatrava thinks Miami Spice is a great idea. “I think it’s a good thing. I would probably go, especially because they are usually expensive, for like a special occasion,” Calatrava said. Sophomore JJ Jenangir was not as enthused about the promotion. “As a student, I think it’s way too much for lunch or dinner. I’m not one to go out much but otherwise it’s great for the CEOs and stuff who want a cheap meal,” Jenangir said.
Owner Jan Jorgensen of the European eatery Two Chefs Restaurant in Pinecrest was happy to join in on the promotion. “Of course it comes with a fee, which I think is okay, but it also tells people that a certain amount of restaurants in town, which are usually what I call anniversary and birthday places, definitely cater to a different way of eating,” Jorgensen said. “All of us serve food that is affordable and it opens up the restaurant to a whole new set of people who usually wouldn’t come visit us.” Two Chefs Restaurant is serving up Lump Crab Nachos with Idaho Potato Chips, New York Strip Steak Croquettes and a Grand Marnier Soufflé as just one set of options on their Miami Spice dinner menu. Other restaurants on the list cater to a variety of people; for those who likes the celebrity treatment, Emeril’s Miami Beach, and for the person who enjoys breathtaking September 17 - September 20, 2009
views, Area 31 on the 16th floor of the Epic Hotel. Ashley Torres may be contacted at atorres@ themiamiurricane.com.
Ten Miami Spice Recommendations: 1. Area 31 2. B.E.D. 3. China Grill SOBE 4. Emeril’s Miami Beach 5. Grass Restaurant & Lounge 6. Novecento 7. Red Koi Thai & Sushi Lounge 8. Smith and Wollensky 9. Sra. Martinez 10. Two Chefs Restaurant
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Blake Mycoskie of TOMS Shoes is changing the world one step at a time BY NICOLETTE ROQUE STAFF EDGE WRITER
The Faculty Club was buzzing with anticipation on Tuesday evening as student leaders gathered to receive Blake Mycoskie— owner, founder, and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes—before his lecture at Gusman Concert Hall. Mycoskie is a paragon of phil-
ence,” says Ashley Valdes, sophomore, after the lecture. This prototype of TOMS developed after he learned that children could not go to school without shoes in many countries, and most children had never had a pair of shoes in their life. Not only does the simple lack of shoes hinder a child’s future, but it exposes them to debilitating diseases such
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A HELPING FOOT: Blake Mycoskie speaks at Gusman Concert Hall about TOMS Shoes’ Shoes For Tomorrow Project. anthropic business, giving away one pair of TOMS Shoes to a child in need for every shoe purchased from his stores. Through his One For One campaign, Mycoskie has managed to shoe over 160,000 children throughout parts of Argentina, Ethiopia, China, South Africa and the United States, with an estimated projection of 300,000 shoes given away this year. After spending a month in Argentina one summer, he had a chance meeting with two girls who were involved in a shoe drive. After gathering old, fairly used shoes and giving them away to children in poverty, Mycoskie had a vision for the Shoes For Tomorrow Project. “It’s a beautiful story that connects people directly with the cause. You know that your money equal one pair of shoes, and that your purchase makes a differ10
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as Podoconiosis—a form of Elephantitis caused by a fungus that gets into the pores of the feet and eventually destroys the lymphatic system—which can be prevented entirely by wearing shoes. “That’s when my life really changed; when I went to Argentina and I placed the shoes on the children’s feet,” Mycoskie said. The company quickly grew, and TOMS Shoes and its volunteers have been participating in Shoe Drops almost every week of the year. “I have the greatest job in the world,” Mycoskie said.
UMTV’s ‘The Slate’ brings comedy to the movies BY ALEXANDRA LEON CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER
UMTV’s movie news program The Slate is revamping its format to create a more dynamic program that will engage audiences. Their strategy? Comedy. “What’s different from last year is that we don’t want to bore you with just movie news, we want to make you laugh at the same time,” said executive producer Andy Rovira. According to Rovira, The Slate’s approach to adding more comedy to their program will include anything from fake movie trailers to public service announcements by Rambo on gun control. “We only have ten minutes to make an impact on people and I really think this new format works much better for that,” said co-host Jenny Hamilton. To further impress audience members, The Slate has landed a few celebrity interviews to add to their Roster. Bradley Cooper from The Hangover and Zombieland’s Woody Harrelson have already been scheduled to appear on the program. “[Co-host] Nick Maslow, has amazing connections. He was able to conduct a sit-down interview with Bradley Cooper which will air in a couple of
weeks, and soon he’ll be interviewing Woody Harrelson on South Beach,” said Rovira. “I don’t know how he does it, he just knows people.” Along with veteran hosts Hamilton and Maslow, graduate assistant for The Miami Hurricane, the new executive staff for The Slate—Rovira, executive producer Alejandro Fon-
The Slate UMTV Comcast channel 96 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Facebook, YouTube and the UMTV website
seca, head writers Danny Parra and Thomas Prieto, and editor Steven Rico—are working to steer the program in a different direction. “I love working with these guys; they just make me laugh,” said Hamilton. “I’m excited about the fact that they’re trying to do something different and add more comedy to the show.”
Writer and imaging coordinator Carolina Solano shares similar sentiments with Hamilton. “I feel really good about this season, we have a lot of really funny ideas going around,” she said. “We [the staff members] have all known each other for the longest time so we all have this natural chemistry which adds to the cohesiveness of the show.” Witty segments, however, are not the only new aspects in The Slate’s programming. Staff members are working to make the program more professional by using a three-camera setup to create different angles, taking advantage of studio lighting, and trading in their wire-filled set background for wood paneling. “We wanted to create a cleaner, crisper and more professional program,” said Rovira of the new additions to the set. “Right now we’re paying for the whole show out of our own pockets,” said Rovira. “I’m in debt, we all are. But we’re expected to be in debt because we’re students, and all our efforts are paying off, so I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Alexandra Leon may be contacted aleon@themiamihurriance.com.
Nicolette Roque may be contacted at nroque@themiamihurricane.com.
To watch a video of Mycoskie’s speech, visit www.themiamihurricane. com.
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ACTION: The staff of UMTV’s movie news program The Slate plans big changes in this year’s production of the show and bring viewers some laughs through a comedic approach.
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Expected turnout leads to expansion Student section gains 1,200 seats BY JUSTN ANTWEIL SPORTS EDITOR
The University of Miami is not just skyrocketing in the rankings; it is also increasing its student section at Land Shark Stadium for football games. This past spring, UM President Donna E. Shalala and head coach Randy Shannon decided to expand the student section by adding 1,200 more seats in the lower bowl. “I believe students are an important part of a winning season,” Shalala said in an exclusive e-mail to The Miami Hurricane. “The game is played by the students and the players care a lot about a large student turnout. The students are my first priority so we have more seats – we will see if we have enough.” According to Associate Athletic Director Jim Frevola, the UM student section will range in the end zone from sections 103 to 153 with half of section 156 being reserved for the band. “We were able to do this because President Shalala was really enthusiastic about the idea,” Frevola said. “The expansion did not affect any season ticket holders.” UM also preserved sections 403 through 406 in the upper deck for student overflow. Students are encouraged to sit in the first level until it is full, then the remaining students will sit in the upper bowl. “Last year we only had one occurrence where students were forced to sit in the upper deck,” Frevola said. “Of course they can sit there if they want, but only at the FSU game last year was there an overflow of students where we had to utilize the upper deck.”
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Junior Tommy Lee is excited about the additions “When you look at schools like Alabama and Florida, they have great spirit. Now Miami will be great with the bigger fan base.”
Land Shark Stadium ticket takers will scan Cane Cards upon entrance and then apply a wrist band. Enlarging the student section will make for a hostile atmosphere. Home field advantage is integral in
college football and making more noise may cause confusion for the opposing team. “It means more students,” Shannon said of the expansion. “They are always fun. A lot of things done in the student section
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are great and the players really enjoy it.” Justin Antweil may be contacted at jantweil@themiamihurricane.com.
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GT Jacory Harris had a career-high 386 yards against Florida State while producing 21 points in the fourth quarter. Josh Nesbitt has struggled throwing the ball as he has only completed 36% of his passes with two interceptions. Nesbitt has been extremely successful running the ball. In his first two games Nesbit racked up 186 rushing yards.
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Javarris James and Graig Cooper only combined for 67 yards on the ground although the running game was not the focal point of Mark Whipple’s offense. Georgia Tech, on the other hand, has no problem running the ball. In its first two games, Tech rushed for 636 yards. Tech also returns the ACC Player of the Year, Jonathan Dwyer.
Wide Receivers/ Tight Ends
Mark Whipple utilized his play makers in week one. Travis Benjamin led all receivers with 128 yards. Dedrick Epps looked completely healthy in his first game back since undergoing ACL surgery in December. Georgia Tech doesn’t throw very often, but when they do, they throw it to preseason first team All-ACC receiver Demaryius Thomas.
Offensive Line
The UM offensive line needs to be more effective at opening running lanes for running backs James and Cooper. Georgia Tech returns its entire offensive line from last year. The group is big and agile as they create huge lanes for Dwyer and Nesbitt.
Defensive Line
Miami’s defensive line allowed Georgia Tech to rush for a 427 yards during last year’s game. They must play discipline and assignment football. Georgia Tech’s line has been ferocious this season. Derrick Morgan is the leader of this unit and has racked up 15 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks in only two games.
Linebackers
Look for Sean Spence to respond after a quiet first game. Colin McCarthy missed last year’s game against the Yellow Jackets with a shoulder injury. His presence will provide much needed leadership. Georgia Tech’s linebackers are lead by senior Sedric Griffin.
Secondary
The Canes secondary allowed 294 yards last week, but Brandon Harris emerged as the number one corner after his performance at FSU, a performance that earned him ACC Defensive Back of the Week. First team All-ACC safety Morgan Burnett is the leader of the GT secondary.
Special Teams
Walk-on Alex Uribe will handle the kickoff duties. Tech’s kicker Scott Blair was a subpar kicker last year, only converting 12 of 19 field goal attempts, although he did nail the game winning field goal against Clemson last Thursday. Georgia Tech’s punt returner Jerrard Tarrant is a threat.
Coaching
Randy Shannon got the win in Tallahassee but left fans still wondering how good a coach he really is. Clock management still is a huge issue as Miami burned time outs early. GT head coach Paul Johnson is an offensive mastermind and in only his second year has fully installed a winning attitude for the Ramblin’ Wreck.
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Earning the stripes to officiate
TANYA THOMPSON // The Miami Hurricane
FLAG ON THE FIELD: Junior Harrison Raboy makes a call during last Tuesday’s intramural flag football game on the IM fields.
Wellness Center seeks referees BY EMILY WINGROVE CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER
With scores of applications piled onto the boss’s desk, one would think hiring someone for the job is not going to be a problem. But this is not just any job, like an office assistant or a waiter; these are applications to become an intramural sports referee. Rhonda Dubord, associate director of the Department of Wellness and Recreation, looks for UM students who can act as unbiased referee officials in intramural games among their own peers. “Being an official is a great experience that you can’t get in the classroom,” DuBord said. “Besides the leadership, management, and public speaking skills, there is definitely an ethical aspect to it, especially if they’re friends.” Senior Joey Held officiates in intramural flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer and whiffleball. “It is a little bit challenging officiating my peers because sometimes an athlete thinks that
because I know them I will give them the benefit of the doubt,” said Held. “And every official has gotten yelled at too. It comes with the territory.” The referees are encouraged to remain unbiased throughout the game to the best of their ability. Tom Soria, assistant director of intramurals and special events, urges the officials to try to separate themselves from the game so they can be as fair and consistent as possible. “They are officiating their peers and they have to be able to take the heat for a bad call,” said Soria. “We all make mistakes.” The students donning the black and white pinstripes have a tough task at hand. They do not relax and enjoy the games. They must pay attention and know all of the rules and regulations. Currently, 37 intramurals referees have been hired, and the Wellness Center is seeking more. They begin with an hourly wage of $8.11, which increases each year they work as a referee. Furthermore, that wage can be even further increased if the official attains any certification or if a supervisor position is attained. Emily Wingrove may be contacted at ewingrove@themiamihurricane.com.
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Hurricanes prepared for Yellow Jackets’ swarm “They have great personnel on their offense,” Shannon said. “The biggest factor is Dwyer. If Dwyer gets a 10 or 12-yard gain, we have to line up and play it again. We can’t afford to let the fullback to get big runs against us. That’s what makes their offense go.” The Hurricanes have a new defensive coordinator this season, John Lovett. Coaching last year as an assistant for North Carolina, Lovett’s schemes were successful against the Ramblin’ Wreck. North Carolina held GT to only seven points in a Tar Heel win. Last year the Hurricanes missed too many tackles. Since Lovett has been in, he has preached wrapping up and making tackles. “We just have to play discipline and assignment football,” sophomore defensive tackle Allen Bailey said. In preparation for GT, redshirt freshman wide receiver Kendall Thompkins has not been wearing his traditional No. 83, instead he has been practicing on the scout team as a mobile quarterback wearing No. 9, the same number as Georgia Tech starting quarterback Josh Nesbitt. “I’m one of those shifty types of players,” Thompkins said. “I’m just trying to give the team a different look and challenge the defense. We are hungry and just want a win.” Senior tight end Jimmy Graham is the only player on the Hurricanes roster that has a winning record against Georgia Tech, 4-1, however, that was in basketball. The Hurricanes look forward to a chance to finally ending the winning streak of the Yellow Jackets. “Georgia Tech has beaten us for the past four years,” Jacory Harris said. “Everybody on this team has been beaten by Georgia Tech. That’ll be a sour taste if we don’t come out with a victory.”
Defense ready to stuff Georgia Tech’s run BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
SAM HAMMERMAN // The Miami Hurricane
STEPPING UP: Defensive linemen do shuttle drills to prepare for today’s ESPN Thursday night game against the fourth-best rushing attack in the nation.
No need for Benadryl; the Canes will not be stung again. Georgia Tech’s staggering 472 rushing yards off the triple option last season massacred the Canes 41-23 and turned out to be the second-most rushing yards ever allowed by Miami. This year the will be plenty of fuel for the fire as the No. 20 Hurricanes (1-0, 1-0) will host the No. 14 Yellow Jackets in the first home game of the season at Land Shark Stadium on national TV. Georgia Tech (2-0, 1-0) has won four straight games against Miami including ruining Miami’s opportunity to return to national prominence last year and a chance at its first ACC Championship game. “Last year we were on a [five game] win streak going into Georgia Tech,” head coach Randy Shannon said. “If we win that we probably win the conference. But we didn’t do it. Players on the football team understand how important Georgia Tech is.” The Yellow Jackets lead the alltime series between the two schools 10-4. Miami’s only win over Georgia Tech in ACC play came in a 2004 in Atlanta, 27-3. Reigning ACC Player of the Year, Georgia Tech’s running back, junior Jonathan Dwyer ran for 128 yards despite playing only one half last year. Miami could not stop their potent running attack. Again, the Hurricanes will have mammoth task of slowing down the triple option, something that simply slaughtered them last season. Despite the small sample size, the Yellow Jackets lead the ACC with 318 rushing yards per game and rank fourth nationally.
Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@themiamihurricane.com.
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Dear V: I wish she spoiled me as much as her cats Dear Dog Person, , Dear V, To say that my girlfriend is a cat person would be an understatement. She is obsessed. She has three of them, and they are the center of her world. She is constantly spoiling them and showering them with affection. What’s even worse is the fact that she insists that it is rude to the cats to kick them off the bed before we have sex. I’m seriously weirded out by this. I want to be in a relationship with my girlfriend—not her kitties. Is there any way to do this? Sincerely, More of a dog person
There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. No two people will ever see eye-to-eye 100% of the time. This is why you need to ask yourself if this relationship is worth the compromise. You never mentioned whether or not you approached your girlfriend on this issue. Have you told her that having too many pussies in the bedroom makes you a tad uncomfortable? Figuring out how flexible both of you are willing to be in this situation is a good indicator of the success of your relationship. Clearly, something has to change.
dear ... The question is what. Perhaps you might be willing to please the cats so that your girlfriend can’t get upset over not maintaining their high quality of living. Sprinkle some catnip in the hallway so that they don’t want to be in the bedroom. Surprise her and the felines with a nice cat castle so that they can have a cozy place to enjoy their time, while you and your girlfriend have the same. If you and your girlfriend can’t find a place to meet in the middle, and she insists that the cats are entitled to their spot in your love nest, you might want to consider the fact that you may have a weirdo on your hands.
You owe it to yourself to figure out the qualities you look for in a woman. Does “potentially unhealthy obsession with her feline friends” appear on your list? If not, the next move is up to you. Best of luck! V Have a question for V? Hit up DearV@ themiamihurricane.com.
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