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CHANGE AROUND U National Geographic makes its first-ever campus visit at UM Page 2 FLORIDA’S FUTURE: Five National Geographic panelists discuss how evolving technologies and climate change are affecting Florida’s ecosystem in the “Florida 2100” event hosted in the Student Shalala Center Friday, Nov. 9.

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National Geographic comes to campus, inspires students ByEsther Animalu Staff News Writer

National Geographic collaborated with the University of Miami Nov. 9 and 10, conducting an interactive two-day program with the goal of igniting a passion for imagination and scientific exploration within college students.

The event consisted of panel discussions and keynote speakers on Friday and various instructive workshops on Saturday, each led by renowned National Geographic explorers. Freshman Damaris Zamudio said many of the presentations catered to her interests in nature and photography.

“National Geographic is definitely an ideal company to immerse myself in and learn from as I plan to strengthen my skills in visual media,” said Zamudio, a visual and documentary journalism major.

UM was the first school to host the “National Geographic on Campus” program, but representatives from National Geographic announced plans to expand the initiative to more universities in the future.

“The University of Miami is the ideal partner to kick off this program due to its passion for innovation and excellence in science, journalism and the arts,” said Michael L. Ulica, executive vice president and chief operating and financial officer of the National Geographic Society.

President Julio Frenk also expressed excitement over National Geographic’s new collaboration with UM, calling it a “huge opportunity for us.”

“The theme of breaking down walls through storytelling and photography that is based around science is monumental,” Frenk said. “I want the students here on campus to absorb the information and acquire a new approach to visual communication.”

National Geographic also announced that it will be giving out three $5,000 scholarships to UM

Hunter Crenian // Photo & Visuals Editor XXXX XX XXX: National Geographic conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. speaks at the “Florida 2100” event hosted by National Geographic at the University of Miami’s Student Shalala Center Friday morning.

Ward Jr. spoke about how the overdevelopment of Florida’s ecology plays a role in destroying the natural habitat that Florida’s wildlife thrive in.

students who wish to pursue careers in multimedia, photojournalism, STEM, conservation or scientific research. Students can apply at www.natgeo.miami.edu/ scholarships.

“The university is thrilled about working with such a leading and multifaceted organization,” said Jeffrey Duerk, UM’s provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “National Geographic is one of the most interdisciplinary organizations worldwide. This new partnership affords UM students, faculty and staff greater access to experts, expanding our networks, and opening our horizons to provide new opportunities for collaboration.”

During their presentations, National Geographic staffers led students through investigations into the environmental issues affecting both local and global communities,

including climate change, animal poaching, and illegal wildlife trafficking. The speakers outlined different ideas to explain the underlying causes of these conflicts, and offered solutions that can help combat them.

Mireya Mayor, a primatologist, author, television host, and National Geographic grantee, explained how an anthropology class that she took as a pre-law student at UM inspired her to pursue a career in science and environmentalism.

She said learning about all the unphotographed primates on the verge of extinction compelled her to change her career plans.

“I loved the idea of going into uncharted places and exploring animals,” Mayor said. “The world needs to be informed about these works of nature and how we can retain these species.”

Other speakers placed less

emphasis on science and focused more on the importance of creative storytelling and communication.

Maggie Steber, a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine, said photographs should be interesting enough to draw audiences into a story and make them want to read more.

“That really is the challenge of the photographer – to make such compelling images that the audience will end up reading the entire story,” she said.

While Friday was all about big presentations, Saturday included more one-on-one interactions between National Geographic explorers and UM students.

Many of Friday’s speakers led workshops to provide students with opportunities for hands-on learning.

Jordan Farrell, a freshman

majoring in political science and criminology, said she decided to sign up for the public speaking workshop because she wanted to learn how to communicate more effectively, a skill set she said will be useful as she pursues a law career.

“I learned a lot about voice projection, crafting speeches and the core elements of communication during this workshop,” Farrell said.

“It was very engaging.”

Owen May, a freshman majoring in marine science and biology, said he found the whole experience very rewarding.

“I am intrigued by National Geographic and all of the handson work they conduct in regards to the environment and society,” said May. “I learned a lot about human interactions and animal-to-human interactions, as well as how society is impacting the habitats around us for better and for worse as well.”

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UThrift: UM’s mobile thrift store

By Natalia Rovira Staff News Writer

One of the Green Committee’s newest initiatives, UThrift, seeks to help students reuse and recycle clothes instead of just cans.

Last year, sophomore international studies and French double major Nika Seider established UThrift–a mobile thrift store where students exchange their old items of clothing for new ones, or at least clothes that are new to them. For every item students donate to UThrift, they can take home a bonus piece of clothing for free, one that someone else donated.

UThrift is meant to help students reduce their participation in the fastfashion industry, which often uses large amounts of water and contributes to air and water pollution. Reusing items that have already been made reduces the demand for new clothes and gives less power to companies with unsustainable

environmental practices.

Additionally, this program helps to reduce waste by preventing clothes from being thrown away and ending up in landfills. Instead, UThrift provides students with a sustainable way to dispose of unwanted clothing.

“UThrift was started because we want to encourage the reusing of items,” said ECO-rep Sofia Mesa, a freshman double majoring in English and ecosystem science and policy. “Before people throw things away, we hope they can give it to us and then maybe there’s someone else out there that can use it.”

Mesa said she joined the UThrift initiative partially out of a personal love of thrift shopping but also because she felt overwhelmed by materialism.

“It’s nice to cut down and just keep things that you really, really love, to cut off all the extra stuff,” said Mesa, who works with Student Government’s Energy and Conservation Organization, or ECO. “Surprisingly, we get a lot of designer

brands. We were just looking at a pair of Kate Spade shoes and we had a Vince Camuto striped shirt a little while ago too.”

Although clothes are its focus, UThrift hosts a wide variety of other tradable items, including shoes, books, and even office supplies.

UThrift will take anything that’s clean and in good condition, but the organizers make sure not to throw away anything, even items that don’t meet their standards. They donate them to other thrift stores so those items have the chance of being used by someone else, Mesa said.

Students can find the UThrift stand at the farmers market every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. UThrift also accepts drop-off donations in the student government ECO office at any time throughout the week. Mesa said her Natalia Rovira // Staff News Writer team is working on setting up donation GET THRIFTY: Sofia Mesa, a member of ECO Agency’s Green Committee, bins around campus. explains UThrift to an interested student during the Wednesday Farmer’s Market.

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Students call for a more bike-friendly campus

By Esther Animalu News Staff Writer

kateboarding and biking are both popular, environmentally friendly ways to get around campus. However, some students have expressed concern over whether or not UM’s infrastructure makes it a viable transportation option for students looking to commute in a safe and practical manner.

Freshman Marisa Cabral said she often has trouble skateboarding to class. She said it’s impossible to skateboard in heavily populated areas of campus, or while people are moving from class to class. Cabral also said that skateboarding through a crowd can be especially dangerous because many people walk around wearing headphones and often don’t hear skateboarders coming up behind them.

“If the school were to create bike paths I definitely feel that it would improve commuting on campus for cyclists and skateboarders as a whole,” said Cabral, a marine science and biology major.

Because UM does not have designated bike lanes, bicyclists and skateboarders

must use the pedestrian sidewalks, often forcing them to swerve around students who are traveling on foot.

Lucas Payne, a freshman majoring in marine science and biology, said although he enjoys skateboarding to class, traveling on the sidewalks can be a problem, especially when people aren’t paying attention to their surroundings.

“Students often do not look around them, and the sidewalks are also very small for the amount of traffic they tend to get,” he said.

Not only are the crowded sidewalks a problem for bicyclists and skateboarders, but also the pedestrians. Brianna Marin, a freshman entrepreneurship major, said UM should have bike lanes in addition to regular sidewalks. For her, it’s a safety concern.

“Often when I am not paying attention— either because I am listening to music, texting or talking with friends— bikers come towards my space, which is unsafe not only for me but for other students who commute by walking,” said Martin.

According to UM’s Department

of Public Safety, “university policy requires that all bicycles kept on campus be registered with the Public Safety Department.” The State of Florida considers bicycles to be vehicles, meaning cyclists are bound to many of the same laws as drivers.

Specifically, cyclists must abide by certain guidelines in order to prevent injuries to themselves and the surrounding individuals. Some of these procedures include wearing helmets and bright colored clothing and riding with the flow of traffic. However, there are not explicit protocols for skateboarders and bikers on how to ride on sidewalks with pedestrians.

Despite this uncertainty, the League of American Bicyclists has recognized UM as a “bike-friendly university” at the bronze level since 2012.

UM’s Department of Parking and Transportation is attempting to improve students’ abilities to bike and skateboard on campus by installing regular and covered bike racks, as well as progressively making wider sidewalks.

“Our continuous goal is to encourage bicycling as a recreational and sustainable

transportation option for our campus community,” their website says.

However, students are still calling for more change.

“I do believe that if UM installed bike paths it would make it easier for skateboarders like myself to commute more efficiently while also preventing any possible accidents,” said Partington Chu, a freshman majoring in mathematics.

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University aims to reduce food waste

By Ben Estrada Staff News Writer

The University of Miami’s residential dining halls process about 1,150 p­ ounds of food waste every day— that’s a pile of garbage about as heavy as a cow.

But what can students do to reduce the amount of food that ends up in a landfill? Stefanie Getz, the student government’s ECO Agency liaison, said it’s all about portion control.

“If you dine in a buffet style place like the dining hall, the best way to reduce food waste is to take little bits at a time,” Getz said. “There’s no harm in getting up multiple times to refill your plate, but there is harm in taking more than you can eat and having it end up as waste.”

Meagan Clements, director of marketing and guest experience for Chartwells—the company responsible for all on-campus dining—echoed this statement.

“One phrase that we really like to use in dining is ‘Take all you can eat, but eat all that you take,’” Clements said.

Aside from the vast resources required to produce food that students may or may not actually consume, Getz described the environmental implications that food waste can have once it’s thrown away.

“When organic matter breaks down in a landfill, it cannot use oxygen, making the process anaerobic,” Getz said. “Anaerobic processes release methane instead of carbon dioxide, which is over 80 times stronger as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.”

While students are responsible for what happens to food once it’s on their plate, UM Dining is striving to reduce the amount of waste that arises from the food-production process.

For example, when deciding how much food to order and prepare on a certain day, dining hall chefs analyze detailed guest-traffic records from prior years. By looking at past demands for certain foods, the UM Dining staff can prepare the correct amount of food, rather than ending up with too much or too little.

Another way in which UM Dining addresses the food waste issue is through a special piece of equipment—the biodigester. This

machine, used in the Hecht-Stanford Dining Hall, converts pre-consumer food scraps into grey water. This water can be used in irrigation, plumbing, and cleaning, thus diverting waste away from landfills.

“The goal was to take a lot of the waste from our production,” Clements said. “So, if we’re chopping carrots, the stems of the carrots. Potato peels, things like that. We save that and put that into the biodigester.”

In order to further reduce food waste, UM Dining is considering a new model of the biodigester that will be able to process all of the dining hall’s pre-consumer food scraps, rather than only a portion of them.

In recent years, some of the most significant strides against food waste have resulted from collaborations between UM Dining and the ECO Agency.

In addition to composting used coffee grounds, both organizations work together to donate food that’s produced but not served in the dining halls. Rather than ending up in the garbage, the excess food gets donated to the Food Recovery Network, a nonprofit organization that coordinates

with the Miami Rescue Mission. UM Dining has donated over 100,000 pounds of food, which has supplied about 68,000 meals to the hungry.

Various interactive events also serve to educate students about food waste on campus. During each Spring semester, Stop Food Waste week aims to increase awareness of the problem and encourage better dining practices.

ECO Agency’s “Weigh the Waste” events encourage students to place their food waste into trash cans that rest on scales so that students can measure the amount of food they are throwing out.

“It is really a wakeup call to put your food directly into the trash can because it is easy to forget that that’s where it all ends up when you have unlimited access to food in the dining hall,” Getz said.

Teddy L’Houtellier, the University’s Sustainability Manager, said his office has also been exploring the possibility of composting food waste. However, there is no commercial composting facility in the Coral Gables area, which makes these plans difficult to carry out. So far, UM has only been able to set up compost piles in the Gifford Arboretum and in

the School of Architecture’s garden, although L’Houtellier said composting is a means of changing the university’s food waste culture.

“The idea is to get rid of this linear mentality, that [waste] is going to go away somehow, we don’t know where, and move to a circular mentality, which is everything you throw away is going to come back at you,” L’Houtellier said. “It’s like your mom is telling you to clean your room and you put everything under the carpet. That’s kind of how we deal with waste.”

Although the amount of guestproduced food waste has stayed relatively constant in recent years, both Clements and Getz said they’re optimistic about the future of food waste on campus. Positive change will arise once people become more aware of the problem, they said.

“Taking responsibility and realizing that just your actions can make really make a big difference is the most important thing,” Clements said.

“In my ideal world, I hope that every student realizes that what they eat, how much they eat, and how much they throw away all have a significant environmental impact,” Getz said.

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UM offers New York Times and Wall Street Journal for free

By Melissa Mendez Contributing News Writer

For the first time, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times are available to all University of Miami faculty, staff and students through a free digital subscription.

The UM libraries made the announcement in early October.

Before this year, the only ways to access these publications were through individual subscriptions, the library’s online databases or through a single copy of each print issue found in the library.

Two UM faculty members– Joseph Treaster, a professor in the School of Communication, and John Quelch, dean of the Miami Business School – led the push for free access to the live web editions.

Treaster, a former New York Times reporter, brought up the idea in May with learning and research librarian Terri Robar.

Treaster said he saw that many other top universities offer The New York Times to their students and sought Robar’s help in bringing the service to UM. Robar said that the program was a possibility, but not without support from other departments.

Treaster sent out emails to his colleagues in various departments, and dozens of them quickly responded with messages of support. Negotiations with The New York Times resulted in a four-year contract that grants UM students and staff full access to the digital version of each publication.

“I’m thrilled that The New

York Times is now going to be available to all University of Miami students and faculty,” Treaster said.

Before the Times was offered for free, Treaster required his students to purchase their own individual subscriptions.

“It’s an excellent tool for the classroom,” Treaster wrote in an email. “Many of my colleagues feel the same way. Some of them didn’t want to have students spend the extra money to get the paper.”

Tre’Vaughn Howard, a broadcast journalism student, has read New York Times articles for various classes and said he is glad that he now has unlimited access to them at no extra cost.

“I love it,” said Howard, a sophomore. “It helps me because now I no longer have to pay straight

out of my pocket. I can just go online, log in with my UM credentials and take in as much information as I can as a student, and I think that’s very important.”

Dori Jui, head of the Information Resource Center in the Miami Business School, said free access to the Wall Street Journal will allow students to read the daily news and use it as a tool to stay up to date on financial markets.

Ian Schlifstein, a senior majoring in finance and business technology, has paid for his own Wall Street Journal subscription since the first semester of his freshman year since most of his classes require him to use the paper.

Schlifstein said he’s grateful to be able to save $4 a month. He will also be able to apply for a prorated

refund on his personal subscription.

“I’m glad I can use it for my last two semesters,” he said. “I use it for classes and daily business.”

Professors and administrators hope these two subscriptions will raise student-awareness of the resources in the world and get their information from a place other than social media. These publications are both made up of top investigative journalism teams and it is important for students to have reliable news sources, they said.

“It’s addictive,” Robar said of The New York Times. “There are no limitations that we have found yet.”

To sign up for access to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, students and staff can visit the library’s news and newspapers page.

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How the environment did on the midterm ballots

Midterm elections have recently gained the momentum among voters that it deserves, emitting the highest voter turnout we’ve had for a midterm since 1966. Before these elections, voters normally have a lot of questions. Is the Republican party going to stay in power? Will Democrats get it together?

Florida??

Now that we’re in the aftermath of Tuesday’s results, many of these questions were answered and discussions around them have been circulating in the media. We know that more than 100 women were elected to the Congress, a record number and a huge necessary shift in the makeup of our current government. Democrats regained control of the House while Republicans are still in charge of the Senate. Florida passed Amendment 4, restoring voting rights to over one million formerly incarcerated and disenfranchised people; on the other hand, our controversial governor race is headed towards a recount amid reports of voter suppression.

But what we haven’t heard much about what how the environment did on the 2018 ballot, when in fact, there was a great deal of environment-related policy being voted on. It was a relatively successful midterms for environmental activists as many of those that were

elected were on the right side of the climate change debate.

The new leaders elected might be able to spearhead a campaign to combat Trump’s anti-environment policies. In a highly contested US House race, Florida incumbent Carlos Curbelo lost his seat to Debbie Murcasel-Powell, who focused on the environment in her platform by advocating for clean energy and cleaner waters in Florida.

Similar waves were felt in New Jersey and two districts in Texas: Previous incumbent leaders like Leonard Lance, Dana Rohrabacher and Pete Sessions all lost to the incoming Democrat leaders who openly supported climate change policies. Democrats also picked up some governor offices, signaling hope to challenge some of the actions of the EPA under Trump and to advocate for more use of renewable energy.

Arizona and Nevada had renewable energy measures on their state ballots. They proposed a measure to better renewable portfolio standards, with the goal of having their state utilities get 50 percent of their power from renewables by 2030. The legislation didn’t pass in Arizona, but most of the voters in Nevada supported it. And bless our indecisive hearts:

Florida voters passed Amendment 9, which bans offshore drilling (and indoor-Juuling).

These results are extremely crucial in a time where the existence of our planet and environment are at risk. Probably more than ever, we are feeling the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss. This year has seen the red tide and green algae resurfacing in Miami, countless hurricanes all over the map, our fourth hottest summer ever, the constant loss of our coral reefs, wildfires in California and so much more.

If there continues to be this obliviousness to our environmental problem, then the effects will be devastating. There are reports that the next generation may never even see our coral reefs and that because of biodiversity loss, we could be facing extinction.

But in the midst of our impending doom (and yes, a social scientist has actually said we’re doomed), we have to trust that those elected and already in office will start to be serious about bettering the Earth.

Hopefully, with these champions of the environment in office, both parties can work towards creating better policies that help the environment. Bipartisanship will be the only way to saving our planet.

Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

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What Homecoming means to me...

After experiencing my first Homecoming Week at the University of Miami, my idea of what homecoming is and what it represents has

By Ben Estrada undergone some Contributing revision. When I Writer initially thought of Homecoming Week all I could think of was the more prominent things: the football game, the fireworks and the boat burning ceremony. The truth is that there is so much more to homecoming than these traditions.

Homecoming is, of course, a celebration. Originally, the university’s alumni were meant to be the focus of this celebration; it was a time for them to come back to campus from all corners of the nation and beyond. Now, at the

end of Homecoming Week, this aspect is emphasized through alumni weekend.

To me, perhaps the most significant part of the homecoming tradition is its timelessness. The concept of everlasting spirit and pride, what some might refer to as “bleeding orange and green,” is demonstrated throughout many facets of homecoming. For example, the famous boat burning and fireworks ceremony have been celebrated for decades and will continue on as an event that illustrates the unique culture of the University of Miami. Thousands of students come together during the week to represent their school, regardless of their class or background.

However, the alumni exemplify the undying spirit better than anyone.

Whether the alumni are celebrating a five, 10 or 50-year graduation milestone, or aren’t celebrating one at all, their common bond of being a Cane allows them to relate and celebrate together.

After witnessing this, I walked away from

homecoming with the lesson that being a Miami Hurricane is not something that ends once one graduates. On a broader scale, homecoming is a celebration of the wide-reaching influence this campus and its students, both old and new, have on their communities.

Such an influence is felt not only in South Florida, where you will find the U symbol spread far and wide, but throughout the world as well.

Our students and alumni are always involved in important projects that continue to shape our understanding of global phenomena and other topics.

From marine science to medicine and technology, we have made an impact and will continue to do so. During homecoming, alumni who return to the U interact with current students and pass on their experiences and knowledge they’ve gained in their time away from campus.

Aside from innovations and research, the University of Miami is

constantly ameliorating the community through service. This is another important part of homecoming to me, even though service happens throughout the year. The emphasis on service proves that not only do ‘Canes care for ‘Canes, but they care about their communities as well. Most recently, a homecoming service tradition called “Hurricanes Help the Hometown” was held, where students engaged in various service activities throughout South Florida.

Although homecoming week has come to an ending, the ideas and values it stands for will stick around. Traditions will remain and grow, and perhaps new ones will emerge. Whether you’re an alumnus or a freshman, or somewhere in between, there’s one thing we can all agree on: It’s great to be a Miami Hurricane.

Benjamin Estrada is a freshman majoring in communication honors – journalism.

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The constant power struggle Alumnus: Changes must be made between faith and politics Faith and politics are closely related but they work differently.

Often, there’s this power struggle between an individual’s faith and political preferences.

According to Gallup News, during the 2016

By Nicole Macias elections, 51 percent of Contributing Republicans and 33 percent Columnist percent of Democrats considered themselves as highly religious and this influenced their political self-identification. People normally take political stances that align with their faith and yet, other times their politics can depart entirely from their religion.

The main force that directs my politics are the issues I care about. Issues regarding the environment, wage equality, immigration, social justice, the economy and national security, I find, are the most important matters facing our country today. These are the issues that inspire me to make my voice heard by voting.

While I believe key issues are what directs my politics, my faith can also influence my views due to the complexities of certain issues and how they affect humanity.

Some core values of my Catholic faith are positive views on life as well as community and the common good. This view believes that human life should be protected from acts such as abortion, the death penalty and euthanasia. These important values are challenging to always adhere to in the political sphere. This is where faith and politics can sometimes diverge, because as a Catholic I recognize that the act of euthanasia goes against protecting life and life is precious, but at the same time I believe that if a person with an incurable illness makes the decision to go through with it because they don’t want to suffer anymore, they should be allowed

to make that choice.

My faith does not dictate every political stance I have because there are other factors that need to considered. The policies of a country are created with the interests of that country’s people in mind. Lawmakers should be not considering faith-based values when creating policies but rather how to improve the country at the economic and social level. Sometimes faith-based values and basic values of humanity overlap, such as decisions in the interest of the “common good,” but policy should be not designed with faith in mind.

I voted for the first time in the 2016 primaries and felt empowered that I could now express my views in a purposeful way.

For issues such as immigration, my faith plays a role in my views. My heart goes out to people fleeing oppression in search of a better life in America, but I also realize that we have laws people need to follow in order to enter this country. I know it can be done legally because my own family on both my mother and father’s side did it amid a destructive political uprising. This is an issue with many layers which I am in constant deliberation about. When dealing with these complex issues, you must take a stand for what is right and what’s in the best interest of everyone involved and affected.

Faith and politics are simultaneously at work when voting. Sometimes one overrides the other, but both are important and influential. My faith has always been strong and when all else fails, faith is the constant that I go back to. I may not understand everything that happens in this world, but I know it’s all part of a much larger plan than I could ever grasp and I put all my trust in that notion. The political landscape of our country will constantly be evolving over time, but during times of uncertainty my faith in God will remain and that brings me peace.

Nicole Macias is a junior majoring in English.

Years ago, Donna Shalala stated as a goal of her tenure - which included my undergraduate years - to bring UM into the top tier. Our rankings did increase for a time, peaking at 38 in 2011-12 but falling since to 53. While U.S. News & World Report methods may be questionable, I think this is a good impetus to step back and rethink UM’s trajectory.

These past decades, UM has made notable educational strides, especially in my own College of Arts and Sciences, adding a much-needed Classics Department. However, there has been too much emphasis on flashy new edifices and embellishments to student life. Administrative posts and costs have multiplied, while professor salaries are often markedly low for a school of our standing. And various ‘Canes football scandals of the twenty-first century suggest that unfortunately, we may not value dignity and integrity at UM as much as we ought.

I enjoyed life at UM and cherish the many lessons and memories from that time. But I’ve noticed many ‘Canes tend to consider the UM experience for the immediate sensations it offers rather than its value for the future, above and

beyond “that piece of paper.” The skyrocketing tuition that is the price of the school’s ongoing facelift saddles many ‘Canes with massive debt at the start of adult life. Should UM be proud of this development?

I’d like to challenge current and future UM students: Go out partying just a little less often.

“Getting involved” is worthwhile, but don’t neglect introspection at a young age. Take some interesting classes beyond what your degree requires. Take advantage of the Florida sunshine to read a few non-required books outdoors. Get any paid job, even several hours a week, and teach yourself budgeting skills. Work to optimize the return of your college investment, and you will be surprised at what you never knew UM and South Florida had to discover.

More to the point, you’ll make yourself a more interesting and complete person, and UM that much more interesting and complete.

Rankings will come if and when they’re supposed to.

Nicholas Moses, B.A. History, 2007, writes from Paris, France.

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We asked U what you thought about Thanksgiving - your favorite memories, favorite dishes and what the holiday means to you in 2018.

Illustration by Emily Dulohery

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Think, thank, thought We asked U what you thought about Thanksgiving - your favorite memories, favorite dishes and what the holiday means to you in 2018.

Here’s what you told us.

To many, Thanksgiving is a time where one can just sit down with his or her family and loved ones, eat a nice meal, and watch some football.

But as a first generation American, I find it very important to keep in touch with my roots and incorporate aspects of my Indian culture in this traditional holiday. So along with my turkey and stuffing, I am thankful to have classic Indian food and drinks to make sure my customs remain alive.

– Rohan Dureja, a freshman chemistry major My mom is a woman of tradition. I always feel an immense amount of gratitude waking up on Thursday morning and finding her in the kitchen, preparing food for the day.

An array of pots and pans are spread out on the kitchen table. The house fills with the aroma of fresh herbs my mom uses to roast the turkey. Before even tasting it, I’m already salivating at the sight of her sweet potato casserole, glistening with crystalized brown sugar on top. Despite life changing so quickly around us, it’s comforting to know that some things stay constant.

– Kerstin Yu, a senior biology major Thanksgiving has an atypical meaning for me because it is not something we celebrate back home in France. However, this celebration still has some sort of significance to me. It reminds me of when I was young dreaming about the American traditions and customs where families would gather up and enjoy a divine meal together. This tradition seems to be cherished by all American families. It is a moment where members can share precious moments in the greatest privacy. This year I will have the honor to celebrate Thanksgiving at my friend’s house.

– Marilou Chardin, a freshman international finance and marketing major

To some people, Thanksgiving is a time when the leaves have finally changed from an earthy green to shades of red, yellow and orange. To some people, Thanksgiving is a time where the warm summer air turns into a crisp, cool breeze. To some people, Thanksgiving is a time when calories don’t count, especially if there’s mac n’ cheese, stuffing and apple pie.

In my eyes, Thanksgiving is a time where I reflect on how blessed I am to have health, love and support from those who matter most.

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school after our sophomore year and I thought we would no longer be as close as we used to, but that did not happen. In fact, it brought us closer.

We would always try to hang out during the weekends but if it didn’t happen, Farhan would always try and hang out with me before I had

November brings history into to my writing classes, as we try to understand ourselves as beings created by the stories we tell about ourselves. So we dive into Charles C. Mann’s “1491,” which challenges the (his)story we tell about Thanksgiving. The experience always brings equal parts sorrow, hope, and gratitude: sorrow for vast continents of culture, knowledge, and wisdom lost with the devastation of indigenous peoples; hope for deeper understanding and recovery; and the gratitude t hat I am

whose perilous voyage to America made my life here possible. I firstly thank my four Pilgrim ancestors who came on the Mayflower in 1621 and lastly my Jewish great-grandparents who fled Poland in 1890. May we welcome new immigrants today with open arms and thank them for their many contributions to our country.

– Professor Duba Leibell, assistant professor of professional practice, screenwriting My favorite thing about Thanksgiving is watching my family from all sides gather around my

aunt masters the turkey, my dad chars his famous brussels sprouts, and my uncle whips the mashed potatoes. In the end, I am able to enjoy my food knowing every family member is represented on my plate. And it is this tradition that brings my large, loud, family together.

– Isabel Tragos, a freshman creative advertising major In my household, my grandmothers always came over bright and early to get the meals prepared on Thanksgiving morning.

They passively

Growing up, every Thanksgiving, my older sister would gather our cousins together and put on a play of the first Thanksgiving. My sister would write a script, name herself director and cast the entire show. We would practice all day, rehearing lines and staging the movements. All my cousins would dress up in costume, and after dinner, we would reenact the scene. The adults would gather in the kitchen to get the best view of the performance. I will never forget how the applause of the audience filled us will pride and joy.

– Caprina Smith, a freshman creative advertising major

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ments on the food and watching my family enjoy it puts a smile on my face.

– Isabella Freedberg, a freshman public relations major Thanksgiving is a holiday that we always spend with our first cousins and grandparents. It is particularly special because despite everyone’s busy schedules, it will never be canceled. Three out of the four kids in our family are now in college, so this year it will be especially meaningful. My family lives close to each other: My grandma is just around the corner, and my cousins are 45 minutes away down the Parkway. Playing basketball outside with in the fresh fall breeze or looking through photo albums are memories of my family that are irreplaceable.

–Olivia Tanchel, a freshman public relations major

– Michelle Marino, a junior public relations and electronic media major When I first moved to the United States in 2013, one of my biggest fears was to find a group of friends that I would get along with. I was 13 years old coming from Angola and moving to a private high school where students already had made their cliques in middle school. I noticed people were not as open as they were in my hometown. But that fear went away when I met one of my best friends in the whole world—Farhan Shaban. “I was so scared of you when I first met you,” he said a couple of years after we met. There was never a moment that he judged me about the fact that I was an international student, and to this day, that is something that makes me happy.

Our friendship flourished when we first noticed we both loved “Vampire Diaries.” After that we started video chatting every day that we even came up with a name for it, “DFT,” Daily FaceTime. We would do our homework together, watch shows together, laugh at random memes and stay on FaceTime even if we were not talking. Shaban left my high

celebrated in America where families and friends gather and give thanks for the many blessing they have while sharing food. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because I get to spend time with my family and for me, this is very important. Recently, I just moved to Miami, and I thought I would not be able to go home and share Thanksgiving with my family, but fortunately, I will be able to go back home. I am very grateful for getting the opportunity to travel back home and enjoy time back home.

is the food.

Thanksgiving food is some of the best food I’ve had because my family does a really good job cooking it. My mom makes the best turkey and stuffing ever! The most important thing to me is to talk about what my family and I are thankful for in our life.

– Pamela Richter Moran, a freshman advertising major

– Alex Bitchatchi, a sophomore broadcast journalism major

Thanksgiving, to me, means quality time shared with friends and family. It is the time of year that everyone looks forward to due to the fantastic food and everlasting memories. We all gather around the dining room table and feast over a wide variety of different dishes, my favorite being the carrot soufflé.

Every year, I watch from start to finish the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with my entire extended family. We drink my mom’s homemade apple cider and for that, I am forever thankful.

The 30-minute commute down Woodward Avenue. Cruising into the suburbs every morning on my way to middle school. Sitting quiet as soft R&B played while I rolled down the windows and took in the world and its breeze around me. My grandma was a storyteller. Every morning she pushed her gold Cadillac swiftly down the busy street. Midway through our ride she would turn down the music slightly, just enough for her raspy voice to boom over the stereo. Directing her words to my side of the car she’d share a new story with me.

Stories about how she started her day with a cup of black coffee, no sugar light cream. Stories about the sermon she gave that past Sunday in church.

Even stories about what was happening in the city news. I sat silent in the car listening but looking out of the window at the various storefronts we would pass by, something I did every morning, I enjoyed not speaking.

One day my grandma broke the silence. She started to ask me questions.

“Talk to me, baby. We don’t sit in silence in this car. Talk to me about anything.” What was my story?

From that day on we took turns telling stories. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, her. Tuesday and Thursday, me. I shared how much I loved my writing class, and how I aced most of my papers. I told her how I planned to run for student council and had to write my own speech. I revealed to her that I joined the school’s newspaper.

I broke my silence, became my own storyteller, and never looked back.

– Kate Rainerman, a sophomore public relations major

theater rehearsal.

Our friendship cannot be described. It’s one of those that you just have to see to understand. Shaban and I FaceTime every day and always plan our life around each other. If it weren’t for him, I don’t know how I would have survived moving to the States.

I am grateful this Thanksgiving and every day for his friendship.

– Naomy Lelis, a sophomore media management major

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here with my amazing students, sharing these discussions, sharing a life of curiosity and a love for truth and knowledge.

– Martha Otis, senior lecturer, English Immigration was a divisive topic in the 2018 election. So I'm giving thanks to my immigrant ancestors

aunt Deirdre's dining room table. Despite how hectic the past year may have been—the challenges or joys we have endured—this family dinner is a time where we are brought together by a plethora of food. My family’s thanksgiving tradition is creating a hodgepodge spread, and every member contributes the same dish every year. My

fought over who was cooking what. They were both good cooks, but people got tired of doubling up on everything, so we let them work out what they wanted to make. I swear, for most Thanksgivings all I remember is having to tell both grandmothers that I loved their stuffing, but deep down knew I was lying to one of them.

– Kyle Przypek, a sophomore advertising major

Cooking with my grandma is a priceless moment that I look forward to every fall. Having a passion for cooking and baking, I always enjoy going to her house every year to help prepare Thanksgiving dinner. The food we cook is not your stereotypical dinner with turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. We also have shrimp scampi, chicken and salad.

For dessert, we bake cheesecake along with pumpkin and apple pie. A favorite family tradition of mine is decorating the pie crust with leaves and the colors of Thanksgiving. Receiving compli-

To me, Thanksgiving is a time for family. It is the one time of year when all of my family flies in from all over the country to eat a wonderful meal and spend quality time together. Being away at college makes Thanksgiving just that much more special because it’s a reunion with my parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. It becomes a potluck where each family member brings a different appetizer, dish, side or dessert, and we all come together to eat extensive amounts of delicious foods and enjoy each other’s company.

– Alexandra Naessan-Do, a sophomore motion pictures and creative advertising major Thanksgiving is a special holiday

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Thanksgiving can be summed up in one word: appreciative. On Thanksgiving morning, I drive to the Bronx to help the Paganelli family run an annual Thanksgiving dinner for those in need.

I prepare roasted chicken, wipe down banquet tables, and empty trash. When breaking apart the greasy chicken bones, my mind usually drifts, slightly out of queasiness, but mostly out of fulfillment as the people in the gymnasium are grateful on this typically cold fall afternoon. Each year, I think about the word empathy and how it goes farther than generosity and focuses on understanding where another person comes from.

– Tyler Cavataro, a sophomore Thanksgiving means a lot. Thanksgiving is about being with your close friends and family. For my family, we like to be at one of our homes, enjoying everyone’s company. Also, watching the Thanksgiving football games on TV. Another thing

– Morgan Threatt, a sophomore broadcast journalism major and TMH staff Edge writer

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She’s a mother, wife, lead vocalist and so much more. Jessica Glenn is the prime example of a superwomen who empowers and inspire women all around her, which is why she is a special person who I’m thankful for.

Glenn holds a very challenging position at one of the most world-renowned churches in in South Florida, King Jesus Ministry, as a vocal director.

Glenn has always made sure that I am treated fairly, and equally as a member of a predominantly contemporary worship team despite being a gospel/ hip-hop recording artist. Not to mention she pushes and believes in me, my music and most importantly my calling in life.

I am where I am today because of this phenomenal woman and will forever be grateful for her.

– Aline Virtue, a senior journalism major When she wasn’t present in my daily life, I finally realized how much of an impact my mom has had on me.

Before I left for college, I used to count down the days until I was finally on my own, without my mom nagging me or telling me to do my chores; but when the time came around to say goodbye, something felt off. I no longer was able to have my mom there to cook me food, give me advice, and comfort me when I was stressed.

It sunk in that I had to take in all of the things she taught me in order to become an independent adult and use it to take care of myself. I once said I’d never call her while I was at school, but on that first night of college, it was her contact that I clicked on to call, which ended up being a nightly affair. Freshman year was extremely difficult being about 1,300 miles away from her but what helped me cope with her not being there was realizing all of the valuable things she had taught me over the years to prepare for a time like this.

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used to ask her how to do things she’d tell me to figure it out; or when I asked her to make appointments for me she’d tell me to do it myself. I now realize after my friends ask me how to do laundry or why dish soap shouldn’t go into the dishwasher that she was in fact a blessing in my life, and not an annoyance.

There is nothing in this world big enough for me to give my mom to thank her for the independence she has instilled in me.

– Alexis Duhaney , a sophomore broadcast journalism major I remember very clearly the moment I told my mom that I didn’t want to follow in my parents’ shoes and become an attorney. I sat on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., crying as I spoke with her on the phone. I had to explain that an entire semester devoted to psychology, my then-major, was down the drain because I didn’t care much for it. I knew in my gut that I didn’t want to be a lawyer— I wanted to be a journalist. My mother, who was persuaded to go to law school by an old boyfriend she thought might soon become husband (and didn’t), was calm at the other end of the line. “Do exactly what you want to,” she said.

“Because I didn’t allow myself to.”

– Emma Erickson-Kery , a senior journalism major I found a passion for broadcast journalism during my time at Christopher Columbus High School. Omar Delgado, the moderator of my high school publication, was both my greatest critic and my most valuable mentor. He always forced me into uncomfortable situations, but these experiences helped me grow as a journalist.

Delgado always knew how to get the best out of me and his words of wisdom continue to guide me.

“No journalist goes through their career without a few bumps in the road, the only person who will ever

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place limits on you is yourself.”

– Danyel De Villiers, a sophomore broadcast journalism major Thanksgiving is a time of year that is unlike any other. It brings family and friends together and makes us think about what we are grateful for. It is a time to bond and catch up with those whom we haven’t seen for a long time. In my hometown, Foxboro, Massachusetts, Thanksgiving is also an important day for the community. Everyone gathers at the local football field to watch our high school team play our rivals from the neighboring town.

Even though our team rarely wins, it is about seeing old friends, old teachers, and making memories.

– Nathan Dumont, a freshman political science major I am thankful for my health, and the fact I have the ability to get out of bed every day. I am blessed to have full functioning of my body and be able to walk, to run and to live my everyday life.

I am thankful for my teachers being role models to me and preparing me with the habits needed for college. I am thankful for my family: funding my education, always having food in the fridge and always being a solid support system.

– Haley Abio, a freshman nursing major I am very thankful for a lot, but most of all for my loving family and wonderful friends. I am very fortunate that we are all very close, this makes me happy.

It has been a long year, so knowing that everyone is happy and healthy is something to be especially appreciative for. These special people are the best gift of all.

– Delaney Edwards, a sophomore public relations major Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This festival is an ancient festival created by the American people. It is also the day

when Americans gather together.

I was influenced by the festive atmosphere around me, so I also made some plans for it. I hope that I can have a different Thanksgiving this year. A few days ago, I received an email from the school, which was a Thanksgiving event for international students. This event gave international students the opportunity to spend time and learn about this traditional American holiday with a host family. Since I am from China, I am very excited to hear this news, because it is a rare opportunity for me and an unforgettable experience. Thanksgiving is getting closer and closer, and I am more and more looking forward to meeting with host families and spending Thanksgiving with them.

–Jiarui He, a sophomore media management major Last year, November 2017, I spent my first Thanksgiving in the United States with my best friend, Xiuli Gwen. Her family invited me to enjoy a gorgeous Thanksgiving dinner at their home in Redding, Connecticut. Gwen lives in a “Snow White” fairy tale area that is surrounded by abig forest. Gwen’s father prepared a big turkey and some vegetables dishes. At dusk, every member sat down to eat and share their good experiences about the year.

Thanksgiving reminds me of the Chinese spring festival. Both represent reunion and happiness.

– Jiahao Fu, “Thank you,” voiced two of my first-year students, on their way out of our ENG 105: “Writing as Innovation” themed class at Dooly Memorial. Listening to these two simple words, I felt humbled by students’ gratitude for a regular teaching day. A peaceful silence, and the faces of two “U” women leaders who encouraged me to teach, Gina and Adina, came to mind... the ripple effect of the encouragement of our mentors, the joy of developing students into innovative think-

What does Thanksgiving mean to you?

Your favorite dish, your best memory, how your holiday has changed over the years?

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Jordan Lewis // Edge Editor USE YOUR VOICE: Singer Ashanti records a snapchat stressing the importance of voting and using your voice to spark change. Ashanti is also a successful songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actress who has worked in the entertainment industry since she was discovered and signed as a teenager.

MTV celebrates young voters at post-election party

By Jordan Lewis Edge Editor edge@themiamihurricane.com

+1theVote, MTV’s first-ever midterm voting initiative, has been been working around-the-clock since its launch in August to use the power of friendship to get young people—and their friends—to the polls.

And on Tuesday, Nov. 6, MTV brought that initiative to life in Miami, hosting an “Election Afterparty” to celebrate those who exercised their right to vote during a particularly tough election season.

The event brought a starstudded guest list—which included Ashanti, Fifth Harmony’s Lauren Jauregui, the co-founders of March for Our Lives, and more—free food, good music, and plenty of photo-ops to Miami-Dade College’s

Kendall campus shortly after Florida polls closed on Tuesday.

DJ Nasty was the resident DJ for the night, getting the audience energized from the moment the doors opened. He played everything from current chart-toppers like Sheck Wes’s “Mo Bamba” to major throwbacks like Soulja Boy’s “Turn My Swag On” to Latin classics like “Suavemente.”

“Are you feelin’ good?” Liza Koshy asked the crowd as she and co-host Charlamagne tha God took the stage for the first time.

The crowd screamed and cheered, letting her know that they were, indeed, feeling good.

“If any of you didn’t vote today, we won’t yell at you. We’ll just direct you right over there to register,” Charlamagne added, referencing the voter registration

stations that MTV had set up inside the venue.

Boy band PRETTYMUCH was the first to take the stage— eliciting passionate screams from their love-struck fans from the second they stepped on stage— followed by LGBTQ+ rights activist Jazz Jennings and Tyah Roberts, John Barnitt and Delaney Tarr—co-founders of March for Our Lives.

“There’s no age limit on making sure your voice is heard,” Barnitt began.

“We’ve been underestimated for so long. They don’t think we matter. We matter!” Tarr added.

“We aren’t just the future leaders of America—we’re the current leaders of America!”

Tarr didn’t stop there. Before leaving stage, she got the whole

crowd involved, yelling “Show me what democracy looks like!” to which the audience responded “This is what democracy looks like!”

Next was Miami Native Lauren Jauregui, who electrified the stage with her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.

“I wrote this song a couple weeks ago, and after I wrote it, I was like ‘sh*t, this would be really good for the MTV thing,’ ‘cause this has a lot to do with it,” she said of her song “Freedom,” which she performed for the first time at the event. “Freedom—we’re all searching for that. We’re all trying to find that space where we feel accepted and fully loved for what it is that we are.”

“I’m so f*cking proud of every single one of you,” Jauregui said

before leaving stage.

Even at 9 p.m.—two hours after its kickoff—there was no sign that the party would be wrapping up anytime soon.

The audience only seemed to get more excited, dancing and waving their pink, yellow and blue pom poms as Ashanti and rapper Fat Joe teamed up to perform and Amara La Negra took the stage with Charlamagne.

Gen Z-ers and millennials alike enjoyed the night, feeding off of the energy of their peers who seemed to be as passionate about change as they were.

“It was fun and enlightening to see so many young people that are passionate about the state of our country in one place,” said Andriana Gibson, a University of Miami sophomore.

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WVUM’S PLAYLIST OF THE WEEK Jordan Abrams and Peter Melero // Music Directors 1. Georgia Anne Muldrow - “Blam” from Overload (Brainfeeder) Producer + soul & jazz singer Georgia Anne Muldrow’s album just dropped on Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label, with production from Aloe Blacc & FlyLo himself.

2. Malou Beauvoir - “Kouzen” from Spiritwalker (Panthera) Haitian influenced album by the lovely Malou Beauvoir encourages listeners to rise up to the force that is driving us apart and to be guided by the spiritual ancestry in everyone’s life.

3. Killiam Shakespeare - “Crispus Attacks (feat. DJ Jazzy Jeff)” from A Town Called Elsewhere (Self-Released) There was once a time where loop makers, crate diggers and beatheads dominated hiphop. With the rise of figures like J Dilla and Madlib, genre blending hip-hop producers like Killiam Shakespeare are making jazzy, trippy beats that sound like a dream where all your favorite records are playing at once in perfect harmony.

4. Sun Breaks - “Summer of Broken Bones” from All On Camera (Suicide Squeeze) On first listen, Sun Breaks sounds like one of a thousand quirky indie bands in the vein of Animal Collective. Though they just might be one of the thousand, their deceptively intricate production coupled with their irresistible positivity shows an unpretentious band that simply wants to make feel-good, wonky pop.

5. Heaters - “Lysander” from Suspended Youth (Beyond Beyond Is Beyond) Heaters take cues from the lush, full-bodied guitar work of Johnny Marr, the sound that launched The Smiths into indie legend. They take it one step further, employing a dual guitar attack that captures the same youthful angst but with a dreamy sheen.

6. Rosalía - “BAGDAD - Cap.7: Liturgia” from El Mar Querer (Sony) The Spanish singer’s second album links her roots of flamenco to modern R&B to create a global storytelling piece.

7. All Them Witches - “1st vs. 2nd” from ATW (New West) A hot slab of gool ol’ fashioned Texas rock.

Pounding blues riffs, light psychedelics and miles and miles of finger lickin’ guitar solos.

8. Miss Kittin - “Cosmic Address” from Cosmos (Nobody’s Bizzness) Kittin is back with Cosmos taking influence from New Wave and 90s techno to gather a sound that electronic lovers can always rely on.

9. Scuba - “Lay” from SUB:STANCE In Retrograde (Hotflush) Scuba produces some of the finest techno in the UK tradition but is criminally unknown

by American audiences. “Lay” features a cloud of jazzy piano licks revolving around an intricate beat.

WVUM 90.5 FM is the student-run radio station of the University of Miami. To get involved, stop by their music staff meetings on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the WVUM office or visit wvum.org/ apply.

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The Hurricanes have qualified for a bowl game in all but two non-NCAA sanction years since

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United Hurricanes focused on finishing strong

By Josh White Sports Editor @JoshRWhite sports@themiamihurricane.com

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Miami Hurricanes.

Miami’s goal of repeating as Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division champions was squashed Saturday after falling 2721 to Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Hurricanes kicked off the season ranked as one of the top-10 teams in the county and won five of their first six games.

But, since, Miami looks like a different program. After dropping four consecutive contests, the Canes are in jeopardy of failing to secure bowl eligibility in a nonNCAA sanction year for only the third time since 1983 when Miami won the first of its five national championships.

Yet, Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt continues to admire his team’s effort.

“I thought our guys fought their tails off,” Richt said. “I’m proud of our team. I know those guys will keep fighting. I know they care about their seniors.

They’re going to act like men, and men are going to get back to work and fight their tails off for their teammates and for their school and for their fan base.”

With just two regular season games remaining against Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh, Miami’s focus has shifted to qualifying for the postseason.

“Our plan is to get the senior to a bowl game,” junior linebacker Shaq Quarterman said. “It’s that simple. They’ve worked extremely hard. These are the last guys that were recruited by [Al] Golden and they’re owed that much. So we’re going to continue to play hard the best we can for them. That’s all we

Matthew Bernanke // Staff Photographer LOOKING FORWARD: Redshirt freshman N’Kosi Perry reads the Duke defense and hands the ball off to sophomore DeeJay Dallas Nov. 3 at Hard Rock Stadium. The Blue Devils defeated the Hurricanes 20-12.

can do.”

While the Hurricanes’ season is all but lost, a bright spot has emerged.

N’Kosi Perry continues to develop under center. The redshirt freshman finished 14 of 23 for 165 yards against the Yellow Jackets.

While the numbers don’t jump off the page, Perry flashed potential.

The 6-foot-4, 195-pound quarterback led the Hurricanes to a touchdown on their opening drive for the first time since Sept. 15 against Toledo and then orchestrated Miami’s first second-half points

since Oct. 13 against Virginia with a 15-play, 95-drive in the fourth quarter.

“I just think he threw the ball with a lot of confidence and was very on point,” Richt said. “When there was somebody open, he put it on them…Maybe it’s just the look in his eyes sometime. You can tell when a guy is very comfortable in this role and he certainly was on point with his reads and progressions and throws. He made some tremendous third-down conversion throws, one to Jeff Thomas on the sideline and one to Dee Wiggins down the middle that

was an NFL-type ball. The kinds of throws that had to be made at crucial times and he made them.”

Although Perry’s growth showed, the Hurricanes appeared to regress.

Miami’s offensive line was flagged four times for a false start, freshman Mark Pope was whistled for a block below the waist and redshirt junior Lawrence Cager dropped a crucial ball on the final drive that would’ve moved the chains.

Yet, Perry and his teammates haven’t quit on each other and the Hurricanes’ coaching staff.

“The unity we have together,

we’re a family,” Perry said. “We’re a team. And once we get it clicking on offense, defense and special teams at the same time, we can be unstoppable.”

The Hurricanes will look to avoid their fifth straight loss when Miami travels to Virginia Tech Nov. 17. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. at Lane Stadium.

“Just sad, angry pretty much,” Thomas said of the mood in the Hurricanes’ locker room. “I think we still have a lot of motivation. We’re a team. We’re not going to give up on each other.”

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Basketball starts, tennis competes in postseason play

By Maxwell Trink Senior Sports Writer @MaxwellTrink

Women’s Basketball

The Miami Hurricanes tipped off their season with three straight victories.

In Tuesday’s season opener, the Hurricanes defeated the Florida International University Panthers, 94-43, at the Ocean Bank Convention Center.

Junior Sarah Mortensen scored a career-high 24 points, hitting eight 3-pointers. Mortensen tied Riquana Williams for most 3-pointers made in a single game in program history.

Redshirt junior Beatrice Mompremier recorded a doubledouble in her first game as a Hurricane, securing 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Then, Friday, Miami kicked off the WNIT Preseason Tournament with a win over the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks, 8160, at the Watsco Center.

Sophomore Mykea Gray was dominant, tallying 25 points on 9 of 15 shooting. As a team, Miami shot 9 of 16 from beyond the arc, including a 53.3 percent clip in the first half.

The Hurricanes rounded out their perfect 3-0 start Sunday with a, 75-62, victory over the Hartford Hawks.

Sophomore Endia Banks sparked Miami off the bench with 11 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

“Endia Banks, to me, was player of the game, especially with the courage she played with,” coach Katie Meier said.

UM ended the third quarter going 11 of 15 from the field.

Senior Emese Hof racked up a game-high 21 points and seven rebounds. Mompremier recorded her second double-double this season, netting 19 points and pulling down 13 rebounds.

“It’s something that I haven’t had a lot of,” said Meier, on having

two prominent forwards. “They were heroic with their rotations.

If I was a shooter, I wouldn’t want either one of these two running at me.”

The No. 24 Hurricanes host the No. 19 Marquette Golden Eagles in the semifinals of the WNIT Preseason Tournament 7 p.m. Thursday at the Watsco Center.

Men’s Basketball

The Hurricanes toppled the Patriot League Preseason favorite, Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 8362, Friday evening at the Watsco Center.

Less than a half an hour before tipoff, the Miami released a statement saying junior Dewan Hernandez will be withheld from competition due to concerns over his eligibility. Yet, the Hurricanes still put on an offensive showcase without their returning leading scorer.

Chris Lykes scored a careerhigh 22 points on a careerbest eight free-throws and four 3-pointers.

“I feel a lot more comfortable with these guys,” the 5-foot-7 guard said. “They have trust in me, the same way I got trust in them.

Coach L’s offense, you know, it is pretty simple. It moves the ball and shares the ball. We get each other open.”

Anthony Lawrence II recorded a double-double, totaling 19 points and 12 rebounds.

Lawrence II also blocked three shots.

“I try to be a leader every day, in practice, on and off the court, just telling guys basically to just be ready for the game, be prepared, don’t come out playing around,” the senior guard said. “At practice, don’t play around. Take it seriously, take everything serious; film, all that.”

Junior DJ Vasiljevic, redshirt sophomore Sam Waardenburg, and senior Ebuka Izundu joined Lykes and Lawrence II in double figures, scoring 16, 11 and 10

points, respectively.

Miami will face off against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Watsco Center.

Volleyball

The Canes’ late-season struggles continued with Miami dropping two road matches, extending its losing streak to four.

UM started off strong, winning the first two sets over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, but the Hurricanes couldn’t hold their lead.

Wake Forest took the final three sets to defeat Miami, 3-2 in a five set thriller Friday evening at the Reynolds Gymnasium. The Demon Deacons won 25-16, 25-20, 20-25, 24-26, 10-15.

Kolby Bird led the Hurricanes with a season-high 18 kills in the defeat. Outside hitter Elizaveta Lukianova recorded five kills in the first set, but faltered from there, only tallying three kills the rest of the way.

Just two days later, Miami fell short against the North Carolina Tar Heels, 3-1.

The Heels dominated offensively, including 16 kills in the fourth set, to defeat the Canes, 25-20, 23-25, 25-20, 25-21.

Lukianova bounced back with 16 kills and three blocks, while freshman Chloe Brown notched 10 kills, three service aces and one block.

Miami will try to snap its four-game losing skid against the Pittsburgh Panthers 1 p.m. Sunday at the James L. Knight Sports Complex.

Men’s Tennis

Adria Soriano Barrera reached the quarterfinals of the ITA Fall National Champions before coming up short against Oregon’s Thomas Lauren, 6-7 (17), 5-7. Soriano Barrera recorded an 8-4 mark in the fall, including a finals appearance in the ITA Southeast Regional.

In Texas, the Hurricanes clinched two back draw titles at the

Josh Halper // Staff Photographer STARTING STRONG: Forward Sam Waardenburg drives past a Lehigh Mountain Hawks Nov. 9 at the Watsco Center.

Longhorn Invitational.

Redshirt junior Dane Dunlap defeated Liberty’s Nicaise Muamba, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, to win the flight B Blue Draw.

Sophomore Tatsuki Shimamoto took the Flight D Red Draw final defeating Louisville’s Alex Westbrooks, 6-4, 6-2.

Women’s Tennis

No. 2 seed Estela PerezSomarriba fell 3-6, 2-6 to UCLA’s No. 13 seed Elysia Bolton in the round of 16 at the Oracle ITA National Fall Championships. It was just Perez-Somarriba’s second straight set loss in 2018.

The junior capped off her fall season with a 12-2 record, including a 6-1 mark against ranked opponents.

Cross Country

Miami closed out its 2018

campaign at the NCAA South Regional.

Abby Kittle was the first of six Hurricanes to cross the finish line with a time of 23:25 in the women’s 6K Championship.

Sophomore Dylan Sykes was the only member of the men’s team represented at the event. Sykes finished his first 10K of the year with a time of 32:25.

Rowing

The Hurricanes wrapped up their fall season with a scrimmage against the University of Central Florida Knights.

In the 1V8+ competition, UCF took first and fourth place, while UM secured second and third.

The Hurricanes grabbed the third and fourth pieces in the 2V8+ competition and UCF won the first two pieces in the race.

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Hernandez sidelined due to eligibility concerns

By Josh White Sports Editor @JoshRWhite sports@themiamihurricane.com

The Miami Hurricanes will be without their returning leading scorer to start the season.

“University of Miami junior Dewan Hernandez will be withheld from competition as the University and the NCAA review his eligibility,” the Hurricanes said in a statement released less than a half an hour before tipoff Friday ahead of their season opener against Lehigh.

ESPN reported that Hernandez was one of 19 players listed in an email

by Christian Dawkins, who worked as a runner for NBA agent Andy Miller.

In that email, Dawkins reportedly planned to pay Hernandez $500 per month from September 2017 through January 2018 then $1,000 per month until April 2018.

If Hernandez left Miami after the 2017-18 season, he wouldn’t have had to pay the money back, according to the email. But

if Hernandez opted to return to school, the payment would have converted to a loan.

ESPN reported there was no evidence the payments were made or that the 6-foot11, 235-pound forward had knowledge of the plan.

Hernandez, who legally changed his name last month from Dewan Huell in honor of his mother, Christina Hernandez, considered turning pro last spring, but decided to return to UM for his junior season after receiving feedback from scouts and NBA front office executives.

The Hurricanes were initially involved in the FBI’s investigation into college basketball because of their recruitment of current North Carolina freshman Nassir Little. Miami had been linked to Brad Augustine, Little’s Amateur Athletic Union coach, who wanted money from Adidas, through Dawkins, in exchange for swaying Little to Miami.

But, last month, Miami was completely redacted from the indictment.

“We’re going to continue to monitor

everything,” Director of Athletics Blake James said Nov. 1, during the Hurricanes’ media day. “Obviously, there’s more cases to come. I believe we’re in a good spot, but I’ve believed we were going to be in a good spot all along. Again, I believe in Jim and what our staff are doing, and I’m confident that they’re doing things the right way, and until someone shows me something else, I’m going to believe that we’re operating within the guidelines established by the association, that we’re led by a man with great integrity and that we’re going to continue to do the things that we do to give our students the best experience possible.”

With Hernandez sidelined, center Ebuka Izundu started Miami’s season opener against Lehigh alongside forward Sam Waardenburg and guards Chris Lykes, DJ Vasiljevic and Anthony Lawrence II. “We’re just waiting for his eligibility to be reviewed,” coach Jim Larrañaga said, after the Hurricanes’ 83-62 victory. “We won’t know until that decision is made as to what the next step is for us.”

Josh White // Sports Editor POTENTIAL PROBLEM: Junior forward Dewan Hernandez attempts to dunk over a Florida State defender Jan. 7. Hernandez was reportedly expected to receive money last season, according to an ESPN report.

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