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Cyberbullying proves to be a downside of the social network BY NICKY DIAZ | CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
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t’s “Facebook official”: Seven years after its founding, Mark Zuckerberg’s social networking site is more popular than ever. Our society’s Facebook fixation has led to the boxoffice hit “The Social Network” and coined phrases such as “Facebook stalking” and “Facebook official.” With
over 500 million active users, Facebook has become a site frequently used by members of every age group and demographic of society. According to the Facebook Press Room, 50 percent of active users log onto Facebook on any given day, which explains the 700 billion minutes people spend on the site per month.
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Students at the University of Miami are coming together to inspire and empower by improving the lives of others. Random Acts of Kindness and U R Awesome Inc. have merged to host the second annual Great Give Away, an incentive-based clothing drive, which rewards anyone who donates five or more articles of clothing with a U R Awesome shirt, while supplies last. “In order to make the Great Give Away happen, we need to sell our 500 U R Awesome Shirts by Oct. 27,” said Gustavo Lang Jr., president of Random Acts of Kindness. “Falling short of selling 500 shirts will severely limit how many free shirts R.A.K. can give to donors, and how much they will be able to provide to those in need.” Random Acts of Kindness was established at the University of Miami in 2006. Its mission is to foster a more positive university environment through spontaneous acts of kindness. U R Awesome Inc. was founded last year as a nonprofit organization with similar goals to that of R.A.K., but on a global scale. “We’ve put a lot of preparation into this year’s Give Away,” said Charlie Levinson, vicepresident of R.A.K. “We’re going to be able to do a lot more this year with a lot less money.” The two entities worked together to run The Great Give Away for the first time last year, which collected over 11,000 articles of clothing that were donated to more than 400 homeless individuals in Downtown Miami. The remaining clothing was given to local shelters. In an attempt to make The Great Give Away more efficient this year, R.A.K. and U R Awesome Inc. are aiming to provide a hygiene kit, food, a recyclable shopping bag, a U R Awesome shirt and five articles of donated clothing to 500 impoverished citizens of Overtown. The Great Give Away’s sales 2
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Marlena Skrobe covered Sunday’s “Out of the Darkness” walk. Check out her photo brief. Esther Pang profiled Miami Ballroom and its student instructors. Margaux Herrera experienced “Lights out Miami” first hand. Read her review of the night’s many surprises. Watch Steve Pierre and Justin Antweil’s video recap of Saturday’s game against UNC. Debora Rubi caught all the action of this weekend’s soccer matches. Check out her recap.
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YOU ARE AMAZING: Wendy De Los Reyes (left) and Kemy Joseph practice their new high five for Random Acts of Kindness. Throughout the month of October, R.A.K. and U R Awesome Inc. have been selling T-shirts to raise money for the homeless in Overtown, a neighborhood in Miami. period began on Oct. 4 and will continue through Wednesday. The collection period will begin Wednesday and end on Nov. 10. The Great Give Away’s distribution will take place at Miami Rescue Mission’s Community Activity Center on Nov. 13. “We’ve been working extremely hard to perfect The Great Give Away process,” said Kemy Joseph, the CEO of U R Awesome Inc. “We’re working out all the kinks because we’re planning to franchise The Great
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Give Away to other schools in the U.S. and eventually the world!” Both organizations have worked together closely since the second week of September to plan The Great Give Away. They have gathered several sponsors, such as PODS, Power Pizza and Publix. These companies have donated boxes, storage and food that will be necessary for The Give Away’s success. “Come buy a shirt and/or donate your clothing because it’s
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all for an awesome cause!” Joseph said. “And we’re dressed in penguin suits because penguins are monogamous symbols of love: meaning that once they’ve committed to something they are committed for life. “In much the same way, U R Awesome Inc. is wholly committed to a lifetime of spreading love to the world.” Elissa DeCampli may be contacted at edecampli@themiamihurricane. com.
Adam Berger reported this weekend’s volleyball matches. Read his story. The Miami Hurricane photo staff shot on the sidelines of this weekend’s UM vs. UNC football game. Our Web site has been redesigned. Check out all the new features. Subscribe for the e-mail edition of the newspaper at www. themiamihurricane. com/subscribe.
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Hostility grows between candidates Race for governor in home stretch BY ALYSHA KHAN CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER
It seems that despite the similarities in their backgrounds and platforms, gubernatorial candidates Rick Scott (R) and Alex Sink (D) have only one compliment for each other. “She is clearly committed to her children and to her husband,” Scott said. Sink followed with, “I admire that Rick has been married to his high school sweetheart for 38 years.” This hostility between the candidates was evident throughout last week’s debate at Nova Southeastern University as the opponents traded barbs and attempted to fully outline their plans for Florida. The debate was the second of three planned events. Sink best summarized the constant stream of attacks when she accused Scott of “outlandish” charges and “throwing mud.” Scott repeatedly attempted to link Sink with President Barack Obama, who is suffering from a declining approval rating, with phrases like “Obamacare,” “Obama liberal” and “Obamamath.” The last of which drew a sharp retort from Sink. “I don’t know what Obamamath is. What I do know is that I was a 4.0 math major at Wake Forest University and I know how to add numbers,” responded Sink, drawing laughter from the audience. Sink, however, is equally guilty of “throwing mud.” She accused Scott of being “just a bunch of sound bites” and a “corporate raider.” Scott responded by accusing her of being a “failed fiscal watchdog.” Both candidates frequently referenced their opponent’s past business dealings. Sink, who lost money in risky investments, accused Scott’s company of insider trading, Medicare fraud and pension fund oversight. “That case has nothing to do with my run for governor” Scott said during the debate. A recent Miami Herald/St. Petersburg Times poll places Scott three points ahead of Sink, but this election has been deemed too close to call by many and will depend on crucial swing voters. The candidates will debate at the University of South Florida on Monday. Alysha Khan can be contacted at akhan@ themiamihurricane.com.
ALEX SINK BACKGROUND Raised in North Carolina, she is a Wake Forest University graduate. She is the former president of Florida operations at Bank of America and served under former Gov. Lawton Chiles’ administration. Prior to running for governor, she served as Florida’s Chief Financial Officer. PLATFORMS JOBS Her plan is “to diversify our economy so that we have good-paying sustainable jobs of the 21st century” by focusing on tax cuts for small businesses and by bringing new industries into the state.
engineering, the arts and math. Sink also wants to bring more qualified teachers into the classroom and to evaluate student performance multiple times a year. IMMIGRATION She suggests penalties for businesses that knowingly hire illegal immigrants and does not completely approve of the Arizona immigration bill, partly due to the burden it places on already shrinking police forces. HOMOSEXUALITY AND ADOPTIONS Homosexuality is not immoral and the adoption decision should be left up to the “judge, social worker and the people who are closest to that child.”
EDUCATION She advocates a “STEAM” plan that focuses on science, technology,
RICK SCOTT BACKGROUND Born in Illinois, he is the founder of two companies, Columbia Hospital Corporation and Solantic Corporation, and is a U.S. Navy man. He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City with Bachelor’s in business administration and from Southern Methodist University with a law degree. Recently he founded Conservatives for Patients’ Rights to prevent government encroachment on the rights of patients. PLATFORMS JOBS Scott designed the 7-7-7 plan, which includes seven steps to create 700,000 jobs in seven years, as well as eliminating the business tax, reducing
the property tax, less government spending and regulatory reform. He also plans to “grow the state” and “build private sector jobs.” EDUCATION Scott advocates more choices of schools for parents and a way to “measure the effectiveness of a teacher” on a “per student basis.” FCAT is one way but “it should not be the only measurement.” IMMIGRATION He hopes to figure out “a way for people to come here legally” and create a “work visa program that works for our employers.” HOMOSEXUALITY AND ADOPTIONS Believes that “marriage is between a man and a woman” and that “children are raised in a more healthy environment if they are raised by a married couple.” He would like to keep the ban on gay adoptions.
Having fun without getting faded Pier 21 activities start this Monday BY NICOLETTE ROQUE ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
The University of Miami’s alcohol education program Pier 21 is hosting an interactive Alcohol Awareness Week starting this Monday. The week’s events feature sober activities for students to enjoy. Facebook-inspired events such as “Get Poked” and “Wall Post” include rock-climbing, inflatable jousting, sports and free food. Some events will be paired with informational sessions, such as the evening comedy “Trashed” with comedian Wendi Fox sharing her truthful stories about high-risk drinking. The organization’s objective is not to condemn alcohol consumption, but instead to educate students about the negative consequences of high-risk usage of alcohol and other drugs. Pier 21’s mission is to promote healthy lifestyles as well as a sense of social responsibility. “I think it’s important that Alcohol Awareness Week is focusing on educating students about using alcohol responsibly since its such a theme in college life,” junior Winston Bernard said. Alcohol Awareness Week will feature many events located in the UC Patio, the Rock and the Rathskeller. One event, titled “Status Update,” will involve shooting pool in the Rat with CASTLE, a special interest housing group that hosts alcohol-free activities for residents. Pier 21 and CASTLE hope to get student support and attention for their events and cause. The main objective for Alcohol Awareness Week is to change attitudes about substance use and increase a commitment to sobriety within the university. However, it is difficult to garner support for a topic many college students do not want to hear about or have heard enough about already. “The event line-up sounds great, I just don’t know how effective it would be,” junior and former CASTLE resident Jamie Ponmattam said. “If I see something as I’m passing by I might stop in, but probably not.” Nicolette Roque can be contacted at nroque@ themiamihurricane.com.
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FACEBOOK FROM PAGE 1 With so much time spent on the social network, there are bound to be downsides amid the benefits. Within seconds, a user can see a friend’s favorite movies and music, where the person goes on the weekends and who their mutual friends are. Some would consider this an invasion of privacy, but most Facebook users like these features. “By looking at their info, you can tell a lot about a person,” freshman Shimul Gajjar said. Then again, how much is too much information? Some Facebook members may use poor discretion when deciding what to post on their profiles. “The person doesn’t get to see others’ responses to what they post,” said Cristina Anido, former psychologist and now a school counselor at the Coral Way Bilingual K-8 Center in Miami. “You don’t see how people react to what you say, so it makes you feel safer.” As a result of this poor discretion, cyberbullying has become an issue amongst the site’s younger users. The issue boils down to one of freedom of speech. Facebook users are free to say whatever they want about anyone they want, but sometimes all that talk has repercussions. “You wouldn’t be as mean or provocative if you were really face-to-face with the person,” Anido said. “Cyberbullying on sites like Facebook may not be the only factor that leads to teen suicides and depression, but it is definitely a major contributing factor.” Seventeen percent of American students reported being bullied two to three times a month or more during a school semester according to the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. The program’s report also stated boys are just as likely to be bullied as girls. “It’s terrible that people have killed themselves and I hope that people realize the damage that they are doing to others by cyberbullying,” said Alexandra Koeck-Schultz, a seventh-grade student at Gulliver Academy in Coral Gables. Cyberbullying victims were almost twice as likely to attempt suicide compared to adolescents who had not experienced cyberbullying, according to the Cyberbullying Research Center at Florida Atlantic University. Cyberbullying can even affect students who don’t have a Facebook account. “I was cyberbullied last year when some girls bullied me through Facebook,” Koeck-Schultz said. “They wrote mean things about me on each others’ walls. I don’t have a Facebook, but my friend does, and she saw the hurtful things that they were writing.” For better or for worse Facebook has changed the way people communicate, and cyberbullying is just one aspect of the equation. “It’s awful,” said Dr. Thomas Steinfatt, a professor at UM’s School of Communication. “But at the moment there’s nothing you can do about it. You can’t take the technology back.” According to Dr. Steinfatt, educators don’t yet have sufficient research on the long-term effects Facebook and cyberbullying will have on the generation of school children who will have spent their entire adolescence documenting their lives on a social network. “It’s altering the way people socially interact and relate with each other,” Anido said. “[And social networks] are not going to disappear anytime soon.” Nicky Diaz may be contacted at ndiaz@ themiamihurricane.com. 4
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Facebook Facts The numbers on cyberbullying
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Boys (12%) are more likely than girls (7%) to indicate they had bullied others. However, research shows that girls are more likely to spread rumors, while boys are more likely to post hurtful pictures or videos.
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Raising awareness about suicide prevention A WALK TO REMEMBER: Children gather during the butterfly release ceremony after a 5K walk around the University of Miami campus during the Out of Darkness walk on Sunday. Out of Darkness community and campus events help raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Most of the volunteers were from Florida International University and the surrounding communities. Participants and groups that raised over $150 received T-shirts. Over 700 people walked in order to spread awareness about the issue and to show support for friends and loved ones. The event raised a total of $31,997.54.
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Don’t replace food with booze For some students, consuming alcohol means cutting back on calories. This new dietary trend is called “drunkorexia.” Not only is the term self-explanatory, but it also raises awareness to this growing problem among college students. Known for the practice of trading food calories for those in alcohol, “drunkorexia” is a term that often comes up in the context of eating disorders and alcohol issues. According to The Denver Post, health counselors on college campuses have noticed a variety of issues related to eating and drinking disorders. For example, some students diet and over-exercise to prepare for partying on the weekends, and some suffer from more serious problems such as anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorders. “Drunkorexia” is most common among young college women who will forgo eating all day just so they can get drunk at night. As we know, consuming alcohol on an empty stomach allows you to feel the effect of alcohol quicker. After a long night of drinking on an empty stomach, they tend to binge on junk food. After feeling guilty for devouring junk food, they will vomit. This may seem like “no big deal” to some
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students, but its health effects are extremely severe. In fact, Medical Director of the Eating Recovery Center in Denver Dr. Kenneth Weiner said that anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of any psychiatric illness. Has our nation’s craze for being skinny led us to this? In a recent news release, The National Eating Disorders Association stated that nearly 10 million women and one million men have an eating disorder and millions more struggle with binge-eating disorder. With these statistics in mind, we must be aware of its negative consequences. Whether it’s dieting, over-exercising or more serious disorders such as bulimia, these are not the right ways to watch our waistline. Although students know it is wrong, they continue to live this unhealthy lifestyle, not recognizing its long-term affects. If college campuses across the nation can raise awareness about this issue, we can prevent more students from falling into the “drunkorexia” category. Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.
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JACKIE SANCHEZ SOPHOMORE “David Beckham!”
Mackenzie Green’s unfortunate article made me cringe, made me want to fill out a transfer slip and get the hell away from the artificial life so many people on campus are living. Coral Gables is not and never will be like “Bad Boy”-nor will it ever have “hard streets.” The median income for the Gables is around $121,000- nearly two and a half times that of the national median income. Coral Gables is too rich to have crime. Have you noticed that crime occurs in poor areas, areas that the police target because of traits such as race, socioeconomic income or education? Maybe because some UM students have never stepped foot out of their pristine neighborhoods or even showed enough concern to simply read about the happenings in areas such as Little Haiti, Overtown or Liberty City, these recent crimes do seem a “messed up sundae of crime.”
However, if one were to get outside their “Barbielike” Coral Gables world where the biggest concern is not putting your trash out too early the night before lest you get a huge fine, then you’d see that life’s a lot tougher on the outside. Chelsea Rivera is a junior majoring in human and social development. She may be contacted at crivera@ themiamihurricane.com.
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Looking for a break from the 21st century? Check out the “Jaguar’s Spots: Ancient Mesoamerican Art” exhibit this week at the Lowe Art Museum before the curtain falls Sunday.
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For the entire month of October, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach will be observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its event “Bleau Goes Pink.” Four of the resort’s restaurants- Scarpetta, Gotham, Hakkasan and Vida- are offering prixfixe menus, and a portion of the proceeds from each meal will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Walking into Scarpetta is like moving back in time. Diners pass through the lounge and bar area into a small and intimate dining room, which boasts several enormous windows that look out over the hotel’s pool and beachfront areas. The dining room feels like it could
have come straight out of a turn-of-thecentury steamship, with a few portholestyle windows and pillars that could pass for smokestacks. Chrome fixtures and rope detailing complete the nautical look. The $39 prix-fixe menu is three courses and provides several options for each course. Diners may choose from appetizers like the creamy polenta with a fricassee of truffled mushrooms. The entrée choices include pasta, seafood, chicken and beef dishes. The pasta in the tomato basil spaghetti was thick and hearty and cooked to al dente perfection. At first taste, the sauce was extremely fresh, bright and tasted very strongly of- surprise, surprise- tomatoes and basil. Further into the dish, however, the taste became richer and smoother. The Amedei chocolate cake, which the server likened to a molten cake, came with toasted almond gelato and salted caramel sauce. The inside was soft, warm and truffle-like. The gelato was slightly savory and had a cleansing effect on the
palette. For the price of $39, given the excellent quality of the food, Scarpetta’s “Bleau Goes Pink” menu is a very good deal. While it is not in every student’s budget to regularly, or even occasionally, eat at restaurants of this caliber, this event is an excellent way to splurge for a special occasion in the month of October. Kelly Fitzpatrick may be contacted at kfitzpatrick@themiamihurricane.com.
IF YOU GO WHAT: “Bleau Goes Pink” WHERE: The Fontainebleau Miami Beach WHEN: Ends Sunday COST: $39 prix-fixe menu
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FILM REVIEW
Poem turned into beautiful heartfelt film
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THE CREATIVE PROCESS: The new movie “Howl” is based on an original poem. The film is successful with both its case and portrayal throughout the movie. for the prosecution are high points. Much can be said about the illustrations accompanying Franco’s reciRob Epstein and Jeffrey Fried- tation of “Howl;” they are as literal man’s film “Howl” is based on Allen as can be, but it is a shrewd choice as Ginsberg’s seminal and potentially un- many audience members may not have lawful diatribe against the state of socibeen exposed to the ety in the 1950s. poem before. The poem by The film’s the same name was most egregious Howl written in three f law comes with parts, as is the its pacing. It is infilm. They include explicably slow at a biopic of Ginstimes, particularly berg (a stunning during the reading RELEASED: Oct. 22 James Franco); a of the poem, but it legal drama regardnever manages to STARRING: James ing the obscenbecome truly dull. Franco, David Strathairn, ity lawsuit brought The sheer against the poem’s intensity of the Jon Hamm publisher, Lawperformances easrence Ferlinghetti; ily compensates DIRECTED BY: Rob and an illustrated for any lackluster Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman version of the work pacing, and draitself, perhaps the matization of the MPAA RATING: Unrated most epic poem obscenity trial is since Homer’s “Odstaggering, not yssey.” only for the actors Franco absolutely nails Ginsberg. participating but for the importance of His characterization is f lawless, de- the outcome. spite looking nothing like the author, “Howl” has its f laws, but they are and Jon Hamm and David Strathairn not insurmountable. are fantastic in the roles of opposing It is a beautiful, heartfelt film. counsel in the obscenity trial. Bob Balaban is notably understated as the trial’s judge, and Mary-Louise Parker and Sarah B. Pilchick may be contacted at Jeff Daniels’ brief cameos as witnesses sbpilchick@themiamihurricane.com.
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SPORTS 16.67
the thirddown success percentage for UNC Sunday
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number of sacks Saturday night for Allen Bailey, a career high
FOOTBALL
Canes start off slow in convincing victory Hurricanes succeed against Tar Heels, 33-10 BY LELAN LEDOUX SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
The message was clear for the No. 22 Miami Hurricanes. Playing with pride and energy and having fun would get them the win over North Carolina. This weekend, the Canes accomplished that mission and did it with style. No longer will there be talks of Shannon not being able to beat UNC head coach Butch Davis because on Saturday, Shannon got his first win against the former UM head coach. The Hurricanes scored 30 straight points to beat the Tar Heels, 33-10, at Sun Life Stadium. “This was a big win for us,” Shannon said. “It was a big victory for myself. Being 0-3 playing against North Carolina, being able to respond the way we did tonight was unbelievable. It’s the first time I’ve beat North Carolina.” North Carolina had an opportunity to spoil the Canes’ night early in the game. With a chance to go up to a double-digit game in the first quarter, UNC senior running back Anthony Elzy was two yards away from scoring but junior linebacker Sean Spence smacked Elzy, jarring the ball loosing while redshirt sophomore Vaughn Telemaque dove for the fumble recovery. When Telemaque came to the sideline, Shannon greeted Telemaque with a jumping side bump. Shannon knew it was a critical play for his team. The Hurricanes were on fire, and they owned and controlled the Tar Heels. On defensive third downs, the Canes had a buzz about themselves. Dancing, head bobbing and high-fiving put their swag on another level. The Hurricanes had a wipe-me-down style about themselves. North Carolina was only two of 12 on third downs including an interception by junior cornerback Brandon Harris. “When we play like this, we play at our best,” Harris said. “When Travis [Benjamin] scored, Shannon ran on the field, was chestbumping guys. This game was bigger than just us. We wanted to win not for just us, but for the former Canes and coach Shannon.”
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ROUND OF APPLAUSE: Coach Randy Shannon claps to motivate the Canes at the UNC vs. UM game on Saturday night. Making his last appearance against North Carolina, senior captain Allen Bailey had a showing-out party simply by using his power rushes. A humble Bailey had a careerhigh 3.5 sacks. Heading into the game, he had three sacks the entire year. “We talked all week about having fun, it showed out there,” Bailey said. “When we’re having fun we make big plays, win big.” Junior captain Jacory Harris’ 24-yard touchdown pass to Travis Benjamin in the third quarter allowed Harris to beat Vinny Testaverde and Steve Walsh for the sole possession of second all-time in school history in touchdown passes. Also, senior running back Damien Berry became the fourth Hurricane since 1975 to
record four-straight 100-yard rushing games joining former Canes, Willis McGahee, Clinton Portis and Edgerrin James. During the Canes’ 30-0 scoring run, Shannon spent his time chest-bumping, shaking hands, and high fiving his players and coaching staff. Shannon felt the vibe that night. “There was an emphasis on having fun,” said junior wide receiver LaRon Byrd who reveled in the Hurricanes’ first touchdown against the Tar Heels. “We were a little tense early on the season, but not tonight. We let loose and it came through. It was good to see coach Shannon smiling.” Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at lledoux@ themiamihurricane.com. October 25 - October 27, 2010
PLAY OF THE GAME WHEN: First quarter WHAT: Sean Spence forces fumble at the one-yard line WHO: Vaughn Telemaque recovers the ball in the end zone WHY: Set the tone for the defense
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Prof. Antweil’s Report Card
Miami vs. UNC
QUARTERBACKS: RUNNING BACKS: WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS: OFFENSIVE LINE: DEFENSIVE LINE: SECONDARY/LINEBACKERS: SPECIAL TEAMS: COACHING: BY SPORTS EDITOR JUSTIN ANTWEIL
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Going in for the kill BUMP: Freshman outside hitter Alex Johnson bumps the ball in the decisive fifth set of a 3-2 loss against Duke Friday night. Johnson recorded eleven kills and two service aces in the match. The Canes fell to 15-6 (5-5 ACC). The Blue Devils sit atop the ACC with a 9-1 conference record, while the Hurricanes are seventh. The Canes next play at tenth place Virginia on Friday. ALEX BROADWELL // The Miami Hurricane
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dear ...
Dear V: Should my STD scare stop my sexy side?
Dear V, I’m currently single and loving it. However, I recently had a run in with an STD scare and I haven’t been able to get myself back in the game. I feel that perhaps I was a bit too trusting with guys that I’ve had sex with in the past few months and seem to put myself in relatively risky positions in the heat of the moment, and even give into the notion that pulling out is a sufficient precaution. The passion seems to just knock out my senses. What can I do to avoid this in the future and will this fear subside? Frisky but Fearful Dear Frisky, Well I can say with some experience that any
run in with what may appear to be an STD is enough to keep your pants up and your legs closed for a good period of time. But it should be no reason to call it quits permanently. While it cannot be said 100 percent of the time, many times people have their own poor choices and lack of proper precautions to blame with the development of any kind of STD. I’ve heard friends recount numerous tales of how they narrowly escaped the grasp of the ominous clap or barely missed a run in with the dreaded herp’. However, with these stories has come the clarity that many of these near ‘victims’ only landed in that situation because when it came down to getting ‘down’, and had as much sense as a rock. So I do sympathize with your new-found fear to get back out there. But, in reality, you will continue to face run ins like this unless you play it safe. Now I am in no way telling you to tone down your inner freak. In fact, I encourage you to continue to develop and strengthen the beast within - just do it sensibly.
I feel as if I’m back in an elementary class giving a lecture on sexual development and protection. But I guess you were absent those days? Because you seem to lack the common knowledge that methods such as ‘pulling-out’ won’t protect the misses downstairs from acquiring a whole slew of nasty infestations. You need to put your health first and foremost. While the passion of the moment can be intoxicating, a lasting scare from your prince-charming should be an even larger thought to grasp. Don’t assume that anyone is going to be upfront about their health status, just ensure that you will not play without protection. So please, pardon my curtness. You can still enjoy your sexual side - just make sure to leave in the common sense when the clothes come flying off. Best of Luck, V
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