The Miami Hurricane - Feb. 15, 2016

MATCH US TO OUR PARTY!

olph Rud b o Jac

ck

ge avid S my Em erg enb

Jas on Go ld

WITH VOTING STARTING TODAY, CANDIDATES RECOUNT THEIR JOURNEYS FROM INDIVIDUALS TO UNITED TICKETS. PAGE 4

Andrew Wein sto

P ate l

Morgan Owens Ashley Pit taluga

TRUE TO YOU

Vik esh

ONE TEAM, ONE U

CAMPAIGN PATHS CULMINATE IN ELECTIONS

EMPOWER U

Austin Eng

2

NEWS

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

February 15 - February 17, 2016

CAMPUS LIFE

NEWS BRIEFS

LGBT Resource Planning Forum Ronni Sanlo, the director emeritus of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Center at UCLA and the former director of the University of Michigan LGBT Center, will be on campus at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to conduct an open forum with students about the plans for the school’s future LGBT resource center.

Sanlo is the founding chair of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals. She created the awardwinning Lavender Graduation commencement event, which UM hosted for the first time in 2015. She is a Miami Beach native who once served as an HIV epidemiologist for the Florida Health Department.

“Dr. Sanlo is one of higher education’s most sought-after experts on LGBTQ issues,” said Pat Whitely, vice president for Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

CRUCIAL CONVERSATION: Dr. Rashawn Ray of the University of Maryland, College Park, lectures during the Know Justice, Know Peace 2 event in the CAS Gallery Wednesday afternoon.

Annual 3-day event explores social justice issues

By Brian Murillo Contributing News Writer

S

tudents intrigued by the issues and tensions of social justice in the U.S. gathered together this week for the University of Miami’s second-annual Know Justice, Know Peace symposium from Feb. 10-12.

The second event of this three-day symposium on Thursday included a panel of renowned social activists hosted by UM Director of Africana Studies David Ikard. Panelists Rashawn Ray, Paula Ioanide and Eduardo Bonilla-Silva discussed how social injustice has been an issue in our country, from the shooting of Trayvon Martin to Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime show. Another major topic covered was the recent rise and success of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

“Even if he doesn’t win, we are seeing the pendulum for what is allowed in public discourse to be shifted so far right,” said Ray, the associate research director at the Consortium on Race, Gender, and Ethnicity at the University of Maryland, College Park.

“What is allowed and what people are allowed to say and do is so extreme it becomes problematic,” he said.

Aside from national conf licts, the speakers were able to share personal issues and anecdotes about social justice.

Ioanide, an associate professor of comparative race and ethnicity studies at the Center for the Study of Culture, Race and Ethnicity at Ithaca College, shared her journey and the cultural shift from Belarus, Romania to a town in America where she was placed in a different cultural environment.

“I remember ... moving from one racial space, a predominately white space, into a non-white space and remembered how the feeling would shift and everyone would treat me differently because I was an immigrant,” Ioanide said.

For the remainder of the event, students and attendees had the opportunity to spark discussion with guest speakers and to express their opinions on the topic of social justice.

Student Affairs. “I am delighted she has accepted our invitation to join us at UM as we seek to create a truly first-rate and inclusive LGBTQ Center.”

On Wednesday, Feb. 17, Sanlo will also hold a daylong planning meeting intended for the UM community and alumni, as well as a screening of the film “Letters to Anita” at 7:30 p.m. in the Cosford Cinema. The film follows Sanlo, a married mother of two who lost custody of her children after coming out as a lesbian and divorcing her husband.

The meetings will take place in the Shalala Student Center; however, students and community members must have signed up through Orgsync prior to Feb. 12 in order to attend the forum and daylong planning meeting.

Lunar New Year The fifth-annual Lunar New Year celebration will take place at 6 p.m. Monday night on the Lakeside Patio. The event, hosted by the Asian American Students Association (AASA), Chinese Students and Scholars

Association (CSSA) and Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA), will feature Chinese lion dance, Chinese music performances, Chinese food and more showcases of Chinese culture.

Three-Point Contest to Beat Stephen Curry The Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center will host Muscle Milk’s national collegiate three-point contest, Beat 30, at 7 p.m. Monday in the center’s main basketball court.

Participants get 60 seconds, 25 basketballs and five “money balls” to score as many baskets as they can, with a 30-point maximum.

“Each year we host a threepoint basketball contest. But this year, Muscle Milk invited us to serve as a host site for its Beat 30 challenge,” said Tom Soria, assistant director of intramurals

at the Herbert Wellness Center, in a press release. “This is an exciting opportunity for students to compete in a national contest.”

The winner of the Beat 30 competition gets a chance to see a Golden State Warriors game and to meet Warriors player Stephen Curry. The winner and runner-up will also compete in the IM championship at the men’s home basketball game against Virginia Tech on Wednesday, Feb. 17, to win a gift bag from Muscle Milk.

William Riggin may be emailed at news@themiamihurricane.com.

.

February 15 - February 17, 2016

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

NEWS

3

CAMPUS LIFE

Love Bridge bricks eternalize relationships

By Alexis McDonald Senior News Writer

T

Giancarlo Falconi // Staff Photographer

ypical Valentine’s Day gifts include chocolate, flowers or a stuffed animal, but the University of Miami offers a gift that will last long past the annual holiday – only it can’t be taken home.

The engraved bricks that make up the Love Bridge outside of the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center are also known as “love bricks” because they were created by Patti Herbert in 2004 as a gift “that would stay and be permanent” to her husband. The bridge was given its name after the Herberts donated $50,000 to the center, and the idea to engrave the bricks came with the donation. UM alumni later donated another $8 million to the school in 2008 to fund a large expansion of the center.

Since 2004, the Wellness Center has sold more than 300 love bricks, each one holding a different memory, whether it is to celebrate the love between two people or to commemorate the life of someone who has passed away. The love brick

is a lasting symbol of love for University of Miami students, faculty and alumni.

Although the love brick tradition did not begin until 2004, some bricks that showcase relationships dating back to the 1950s when the Rathskeller was still called “The Slop Shop.”

UM alum Arnold Odio recounted when he met his wife during their graduate school studies in 1970 and decided to buy a love brick for their 44th anniversary on Valentine’s Day last year.

In addition to buying the love brick, Odio and his wife renewed their vows on campus during a Hurricanes basketball game.

While the expression of love is often associated with romantic relationships between couples, Carmen Gilbert, senior administrative assistant at the Wellness Center, said she purchased a love brick to celebrate the strength of her mother who survived cancer.

“She fought her hardest through her illness,” Gilbert said about her mother.

Gilbert has been working with the love brick program for eight years. She calls it the best part of her job because she gets an opportunity to meet people and share their stories.

“I get a close bond with them [in] the end after ordering their brick,” said Gilbert.

Gilbert remembers helping an international couple from Singapore with their brick. The bride-to-be wanted to surprise her fiance, so she contacted Gilbert via email and Gilbert walked her through the entire process. Once the brick was ready, Gilbert took photos of the brick and sent it to the bride-to-be, who surprised her fiance on

Evelyn Choi // Staff Photographer

ENDLESS LOVE: In front of the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center, engraved bricks represent love found at the University of Miami and help fund Wellness Center programs. their wedding night with a photo montage that included photos of their brick.

“It’s such a nice feeling knowing that someone looks out for you,” said Gilbert.

Aside from leaving your permanent mark on the University of Miami campus, the $500 paid for a love brick is donated to the Wellness

Center’s CHAMP assessment, which is used to get students started with or kept on the right health and fitness program to achieve their wellness goals. The assessment was endowed in 2004 as part of the Herberts’ $50,000 gift. To order a love brick, contact Carmen Gilbert at 305-2848512 or cburgess@miami.edu.

SPORTSFEST UNITES FRESHMEN

MAKING A SPLASH: Freshmen Nicholas Marrett and John Tsatalis row on Lake Osceola for Eaton Residential College during the SportsFest competition Friday afternoon. Eaton Residential College placed fourth overall in SportsFest. Beginning in 1986, SportsFest includes athletic and intellectual challenges such as flag football, volleyball, swimming, brain

games and video games. The games aim to build community within and between the residential colleges and commuter students at the University of Miami.

The 2016 SportsFest first-place winner was Stanford Residential College with 8,375 total team points. Hecht and Pearson residential colleges came in second and third place, respectively.

4

NEWS

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

February 15 - February 17, 2016

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Parties share stories behind their formation

By Marcus Lim Staff Writer

L

eading up to the period of campus-wide voting that began today, the 2016 Student Government tickets have presented their initiatives through a week of campaigning. Before proposing ideas to the student body, potential candidates had to construct groups of likeminded people to form their tickets.

Speaking on Thursday at openforum campaign events on campus, the three tickets discussed how they came together to run for office – a goal that wasn’t always their plan.

The candidates of True to You and One Team, One U, who were at the Rathskeller as part of an open forum for students to meet the candidates, answered questions from voters, showcased their credentials and shared the stories of how they joined together. Later in the day, the candidates of Empower U did the same at their own open forum in the Dooly Memorial Building.

It was a passion for campus activities and student organizations that brought True to You presidential candidate Vikesh Patel, vice-presidential candidate Ashley Pittaluga and treasurer candidate Morgan Owens together. Patel has been well-acquainted with Pittaluga, the upcoming 2016 Homecoming chair, since their freshman year.

They were two of the 20 students on the Freshman Leadership Council and have since worked together in Student Government, the Homecoming Executive Committee and other organizations.

“Just watching Student Government, I knew that if there was anyone who could run Freshman Leadership Council and if anyone deserved to be on a ticket, it was Ashley Pittaluga,” Patel said after

handing out palm cards at the Rat. “She knows the freshmen like no other. She can help them and help them grow. That is something I would back until the day I die.”

Patel and Pittaluga developed a mutual understanding and a strong, passionate interest in the livelihood of the student body.

“I personally want to represent every single student here. I will never be happy until everyone around me is happy,” Patel said.

Vice-presidential candidate Emmy Savidge, who was also in Student Government, started the One Team, One U platform for a different reason. She wanted to fix what she claimed was a misrepresentation of the student body in Student Government, saying that not everyone on campus was getting a fair voice.

“I thought that there was a disconnect between Student Government and its students,” Savidge said.

“As the vice chair for the public relations committee in Student Government, I saw that it was not enough to connect with them, and we needed a platform.”

Savidge first reached out to Andrew Weinstock to be treasurer.

She had worked with him when they were Student Government senators and he was in the Policy and Finance Committee. Then she went outside of Student Government to name Jason Goldenberg as their presidential candidate.

Goldenberg has been friends with Savidge since their freshman year and admired her passion for changing the campus community.

He initially told Savidge about his interest in joining Student Government as the College of Arts and Sciences senator, but Savidge had another idea.

“We had lunch together and she immediately says, ‘We want you to run for president on our executive ticket,’” Goldenberg said.

“And I look at her and laughed. But she explained why she wanted to do the ticket, that she wants to give a voice back to the students, that there is a disconnect. And I 100 percent bought in to everything she was saying.”

At their town-hall forum later that day, Empower U explained how their ticket formed. Vice-presidential

Evelyn Choi // Staff Photographer

POLITICAL PANEL: Student Government candidates answer questions during the Executive Ticket Debate on the Lakeside Patio Stage Wednesday evening.

candidate Austin Eng took notice of presidential candidate Jacob Rudolph when Rudolph spoke as the then-president of the LGBT student organization SpectrUM at a panel for student leaders at the freshman orientation in the fall of 2014. Now, Eng and Rudolph are presenting a campaign that calls for more action from Student Government.

“Student Government seem to exist as its own separate entity; even financially, they have their own budget,” Rudolph said. “So it is not necessarily limited to one role or another. In terms of the role it can play on campus, Student Government has been untapped and so much more can be done.”

Rudolph asked Eng to be on his ticket after watching him put together the first mental health forum on campus last spring, which welcomed more than 100 students and administrators to discuss how mental health is treated on campus.

“Our mental safety is important,” Rudolph. “How safe are we when some of us are on the brink of suicide? We need to address these issues. This is what we want to do.”

At the debate Wednesday night, the initiatives by Empower U were called idealistic, something Rudolph disagreed with.

“It’s better to have bigger ambitions than no ambitions,” Rudolph said.

He then spoke about how his platform would represent the entire student body, not just a select few.

“What I reject in terms of the other candidates is that you have two very separate and distinct networks that occasionally overlap with respect to leadership positions: Student Government and Greek life,” Rudolph said. “Both those populations comprise less than 30 percent of the entire student body … We are talking about issues that affect the entire student body … How is that too ambitious?”

Savidge, a member of Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), and Goldenberg, a member of Pi Kappa Phi (PiKapp), have rejected the idea that they are the “Greek ticket,” something students have approached them with.

“While Greek life has shaped me to be the leader that I am today, we are not the Greek ticket. We are the University of Miami ticket,” Goldenberg said. “Our initiatives do help Greek life, because it helps every single student in the university.”

True to You has Greek life candidates as well. Patel is the former president of the school’s Alpha Sigma Phi chapter and Owens is the former president of Delta Lambda Phi. After Patel oversaw his fraternity’s move into a new house, he first met with Patel to discuss leasing Alpha Sigma Phi’s old suite in the Panhellenic building. Since then, they’ve both served in the Associa-

tion of Greek Letter Organizations (AGLO) together. The two bonded professionally and socially, further influencing Patel’s decision to feature Owens as his treasurer candidate.

The work done by Student Government has come under increased scrutiny throughout the race. Goldenberg and Rudolph both said that the governing body failed to truly represent the entirety of students.

Rudolph said there needs to be an increase in the accessibility and visibility of the school’s resources, while Goldenberg said that the government wasn’t representing the students properly when interacting with the school’s administration.

Despite the comments made from the other two platforms about Student Government, Patel insisted that Student Government is not broken and their experience will be in the best interest of the school.

“I know all three branches like the back of my hand,” Patel said.

“Student Government isn’t broken.

I’m an engineer – if it’s broken, I would know. And it is working right now,” Patel said. “We know how to channel Student Government in a new direction.”

Students will have a chance to determine that direction from Feb. 15-17. SG Elections Commission will be in the Breezeway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, and students can also vote through OrgSync.

February 15 - February 17, 2016

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Opinion

OPINION

5

EDITORIAL

Election process should be simplified, keeping tickets intact Today, students can begin voting for next year’s Student Government (SG) elections through OrgSync. In order to vote for their preferred ticket, or executive team, they will need to vote for each individual candidate for president, vice president and treasurer.

This system of individual voting does not match well with the way campaigning works on campus. Because the candidates create their platforms and campaigns entirely as group tickets rather than as distinct individuals, structuring the ballots as if the candidates were running as individuals is confusing and counterproductive.

First, it is highly unlikely that students will elect a split ticket – the appointment of candidates from different tickets. During campaign week, voters get to know the candidates by their ticket affiliation, not by their individual faces. The banners, palm cards, debates and town hall meetings around campus all publicize the ticket as a whole, so students are more familiar with the logos and ticket names rather than the individuals. Because the platforms are crafted through the teamwork and ideas of all candidates on the ticket, it is unclear to students what voting for candidates from different parties would mean in terms of the initiatives to be carried out in the following year.

Whose ideas would they be electing to the office?

In addition, leaving the possibility open for a split ticket could be detrimental to a team’s efficiency. Compatibility is important and if candidates are spliced together from two or three different parties with different priorities and ideas, working together may be difficult. Each ticket

campaigns with ideas that were drafted up together and initiatives that are understood and agreed upon by the entire team. When an entire ticket is elected together, as has been the case for the past five years, the elected executive officers already know what to work on and what to prioritize.

The election format should be revisited. Either the ballot should adapt to the campaigning practices, or vice versa. While running as individuals is technically allowed by the Elections Commission, traditionally and in practice, individual candidates are uncommon. If voting for individuals truly gives students more options, then there is no reason to encourage candidates to run with ticket affiliations at all. However, if the ticket system really is the simplest option, then the ballot should be simplified to straight-ticket voting.

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

The Miami

HURRICANE Founded 1929 An Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame Newspaper BUSINESS OFFICE: 305-284-4401 FAX: 305-284-4404 For advertising rates call 305-284-4401 or fax 305-284-4404.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nick Gangemi

WEBMASTER Georges Duplessy

MANAGING EDITOR Julie Harans

ONLINE EDITOR Sherman Hewitt

NEWS EDITOR William Riggin

COPY CHIEF Alyssa Bolt

ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Isabella Cueto OPINION EDITOR Jackie Yang EDGE EDITOR Emily Dabau SPORTS EDITOR Mark Singer

Conflicts at University of Florida warn against exclusive system

S

tudent Government elections are this week. The Florida presidential primary will be next month. Time is approaching for citizens and students to choose the systems of power that preside over them. And a new issue brought to light at the University of Florida offers the chance to ref lect on how we should make our

By Patrick Quinlan decisions here at the U. Senior Columnist A group of self-described political insiders on campus up in Gainesville have formed a movement, calling themselves “#NotMySystem.” In a publically released video and in forthcoming stories in UF’s Florida Alligator newspaper, they protest the dominant and exclusionary – even allegedly racist – collection of power in their student government.

The “system” they describe forces the ambitious to align with respectable, largely social Greek life organizations for positions of power and recognition with the Student Government and Florida Blue Key, UF’s oldest and most prestigious honor society. Those who hope for entry have to curtail their voice and principles, and broader student engagement and voter participation is discouraged.

Who gets to be in the “establishment?” This question has come up in our campus politics and in the national presidential race.

All of the people running for president, including familial insiders like Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Jeb Bush, are determinedly trying to dodge the branding of the establishment, privileged conversations and access to money and status.

In our student government elections, the Empower U and One Team, One U tickets have called for bridging the gap between SG and the majority of students that are disaffected, nonvoting or uninvolved. On the other hand, the True to You ticket has spoken of building on the initiatives of the existing SG. At times, it can be personal. In last week’s SG Debate, One Team, One U treasurer candidate Andrew Weinstock accused SG of “lying to 10,000 students for years now.”

This is not an attack on freedom of association. There is a good argument for passing on knowledge and expertise in power. Our school, furthermore, is much more diverse and less dominated by ancient student groups than UF, for which we should all be grateful. If anything, the most important so-called “umbrella” organizations espoused by True to You are made up of commuters and groups of color, as well as formal Greek Life. SG in particular airs the same complaints about outreach every single election season. I think our school does many things better than the stories I’ve heard from UF, and for that I’m proud.

Patrick Quinlan is a senior majoring in political science and international studies.

PR MANAGER Katie Edgar BUSINESS MANAGER Christopher Dalton

ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR Victoria McKaba

SALES REPRESENTATIVES Grayson Tishko Juan Jaramillo Kyle Stewart Roark Tishko

ART DIRECTOR Emma Deardorff

AD DESIGNER Megan McCrink

DESIGNERS Madeleine Trtan Savanah DeBrosse Amy Meltzer

SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Isabel Vichot

PHOTO EDITOR Hallee Meltzer

MULTIMEDIA EDITOR S. Molly Dominick

CAMPUS LIFE

COPY EDITORS Huixin Deng Annie Louk

FACULTY ADVISER Ileana Oroza FINANCIAL ADVISER Steve Priepke

To reach a member of the staff visit themiamihurricane.com’s contact page. ©2016 University of Miami The Miami Hurricane is published semi-weekly during the regular academic year and is edited and produced by undergraduate students at the University of Miami. The publication does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of advertisers or the university’s trustees, faculty or administration. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of The Miami Hurricane’s Editorial Board.

Commentaries, letters and cartoons represent only the views of their respective authors. The newsroom and business office of The Miami Hurricane are located in the Student Activities Center, Student Media Suite 200.

LETTER POLICY The Miami Hurricane encourages all readers to voice their opinions on issues related to the university or in response to any report published in The Miami Hurricane. Letters to the editor may be submitted typed or handwritten to the Student Activities Center, Student Media Suite 200, or mailed to P.O. Box 248132, Coral Gables, Fla., 33124-6922. Letters must be signed with a copy of your Cane Card.

ADVERTISING POLICY The Miami Hurricane’s business office is located at 1330 Miller Drive, Student Activities Center Student Media Suite 200. The Miami Hurricane is published on Mondays and Thursdays during the university’s fall and spring academic terms. Newspapers are distributed for free on the Coral Gables campus, the School of Medicine and off-campus locations.

DEADLINES All ads must be received, cash with copy, in The Miami Hurricane business office, Student Activities Center Student Media Suite 200, by noon Tuesday for Thursday’s issue and noon Friday for Monday’s issue.

SUBSCRIPTIONS The Miami Hurricane is available for subscription at the rate of $50 per year.

AFFILIATIONS The Miami Hurricane is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic Press Association and Florida College Press Association.

6

OPINION

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

February 15 - February 17, 2016

VANTAGE POINT

Politicians shouldn’t underestimate youth vote

A

s I pointed out in my last colum n, although Bernie Sanders had much more momentum heading into the Iowa caucuses than

By Annie Cappetta initially anticipated, he Senior Columnist was still an underdog, with FiveThirtyEight giving Sanders a 27 percent chance of winning.

Coming out so much stronger than predicted in a virtual tie with Hillary Clinton, his stump speech on election night sounded a lot like a victory speech.

One of the least anticipated aspects of Bernie’s near-victory in Iowa and victory in New Hampshire was the turnout of youth voters. He took 84 percent of caucus-goers under 30 in Iowa and 87 percent in New Hampshire according to The Atlantic’s Feb. 9 profile of youth voters. Those kinds of margins are unheard of in any voter bloc, much less one as diverse as millennials.

In an NPR interview on Feb. 3, a youth vote researcher from Tufts University pointed out that the youth voter turnout in Iowa was the second highest in the last 20 years. She also found that depending on the year, the youth vote changes allegiances between the Republican candidates and the Democratic candidates. This means that young people are a dynamic voter base, which is highly valuable in the political world since many votes are already locked up in one party.

Signs are pointing to the youth vote being more important than ever this year, but one candidate in particular is not responding well to this new dynamic. There have been a slew of major Clinton supporters speaking out against young people, young women in particular. First, in an interview for The New York Times Magazine, Democratic National Committee Chair and Miami Beach Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz answered a question about why young women were not supporting Clinton by saying, “Here’s what I see: a complacency among the generation of young women whose entire lives have been lived after Roe v. Wade was decided.”

Bill Maher’s interview with Gloria Steinem last week included a snickering bash at young women, “When you’re younger, you think: ‘Where are the boys? The boys are with Bernie.’”

Then, the first female Secretary of State Madeleine Albright derided young women with the quip, “Just remember, there’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help each other.”

The implication here is that young women do not care about feminism, and if they did, they would definitely vote for Hillary Clinton.

This is a ridiculous and factually inaccurate premise. According to a 2013 Economist/ YouGov poll, women under 30 are more likely than any other age group to identify themselves as feminists.

Bernie Sanders has similar views to Hillary Clinton on women’s rights. Young people are rational; they are basing their support on serious policy differences, not the assumed gender biases of the candidates. If anything, these gaffes only make young women defensive and more ardent in their support for Sanders.

These comments were seriously misguided and actively destructive to the Clinton campaign. What makes these political figures think they will win back support from this youth constituency by attacking them for their beliefs or perceived lack thereof? In her New Hampshire concession speech, Clinton herself said she recognizes that to win this nomination, she will need to do better with the young voters – another sign the youth vote is more

WE ARE NOT COMPLACENT AND WE ARE NOT UNINFORMED.

formidable than ever this election cycle.

Young people are not sex-crazed goons who make important election decisions based on whims or complacency. We are endowed the right to vote at age 18 because not only is this when we become capable of making rational and informed decisions, but it is also when we are required to do so. College decisions,

2016 N.H. PRIMARY AND I.A. CAUCUS RESULTS

budgets, career paths and relationships – all of these life-altering factors are tough decisions that have to be made at our age. Individuals make the biggest decisions of their lives before the age of 30, yet prominent political figures still assume young people make decisions based on hormones and cute social media posts.

We are not complacent and we are not uninformed. A Pew Research Center report from Feb. 4 demonstrated that although Democratic millennial voters were more likely than any other generation to learn about the election through social media, 97 percent of millennial Democrats turned to at least one news source to find out about the election and most turned to more than one news source.

Just because news comes from social media does not necessarily mean it is misinformation, especially when backed up by other sources. Though interestingly, among likely Republican millennial voters, they were not more likely than the general population to get news from social media.

Young people care about our nation’s future. Arguments for social security reform or climate change preventions frequently use the argument with older voters that if they care about their children’s future, they should pass certain reforms. It’s a great sentiment but has proven ineffective.

Voters over age 45, who vote more consistently and in higher proportion than those under 45 according to the Census Bureau, have favored candidates who protect their im-

minent social security and medical care benefits. A 2014 Gallup poll asked respondents to identify as a “Concerned Believer, Mixed Middle or Cool Skeptic” with respect to climate change. The findings included that the majority of “Concerned Believers” were under age 50 and the majority of “Cool Skeptics” were over age 50. Older people become detached from issues that aren’t likely to directly affect them. Appealing to younger voters and encouraging their turnout means a more secure future for our nation.

Last week my fellow columnist Danny New remarked that Hillary Clinton’s supposedly secure candidacy “won’t work with the hipster generation known as the millennials.

They need to feel like they made their own choice, even if there’s only one other alternative.”

This may a tongue-in-cheek assertion, but he’s right. Millennials have a choice in this election and are making their voices heard.

The youth vote should not be ignored or belittled. The last day to register to vote in the 2016 voter primary is Tuesday, Feb. 16. To keep up the momentum, register online or in the Breezeway from 12-2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15 and put our generation’s votes at the center of this election.

Annie Cappetta is a sophomore majoring in ecosystem science and policy and political science. Vantage Point runs alternate Mondays.

February 15 - February 17, 2016

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

EDGE

7

‘Cane Records release party showcases Frost School’s rising stars

By Emma Hanrahan Contributing Edge Writer

PERFECT HARMONY: Senior Ashley Levin and sophomore Jack Lax perform songs from the newly released ‘Canes Records album.

CANES COMMAND SPOTLIGHT: Students perform songs off the new ‘Cane Records album at the Rathskeller Friday night. ‘Cane Records is the University of Miami’s student-run record label.

O

‘Cane Records, the University of Miami’s student-run record label, celebrated the release of their new album with an evening of performances by the Frost School of Music artists featured on the CD. Twelve students on the album, titled “For the Record,” performed a broad spectrum of styles.

Since its beginning in 1993, ‘Cane Records has released more than 20 albums and is still one of the leading student-run record labels in the country.

As the Rat’s stage lit up Friday night with a combination of original pop, Latin, hip-hop, R&B and country, the audience was visibly amazed. The only question was: whose autograph should they get first?

‘Cane Records President Emma Marzen said the artists worked hard to write and produce their own music. One of the bands, Mint Trip, is about to sign an independent record deal, she said.

“There is an independent spirit among all of these artists, and I think they’re going to grow in many ways throughout the years and you’re going to see more of them,” Marzen said.

Frost School of Music performers are known for their exceptional teamwork, which was evident from

watching the artists perform both individually and together throughout the night.

Frost exchange student Claudia Allard said she loves to listen to everyone’s unique talents, but most of all, she loves the welcoming team atmosphere within the department.

“Tonight’s great. The atmosphere is amazing; the singers are amazing. I love listening to everyone’s different voices, ideas and styles, especially when they perform together,” she said. “Everyone connects really well and there is a real sense of teamwork, which is extremely important. This has made the move to Miami very welcoming, and as a singer myself, tonight has been so inspiring.”

Performer Gabriel Berenbaum said the best part was being able to share his music and watch his classmates perform.

“I’ve known them closely as friends, and to hear them up here and on the album, it’s just a great feeling,” Berenbaum said.

He is focusing on promoting his new album, set to release April 9.

“It’s called ‘Start Again’ and it’s combination of all the songs I have written throughout the years about re-

Photos by Evelyn Choi // Staff Photographer

SOLO MOMENT: Sophomore Andrew Novoa plays keyboard during the ‘Canes Record release party. lationships and life in general,” he said. “It’s an acoustic rock kind of album, but it’s very genuine and I hope everyone really likes it.”

When the event wrapped up at 8 p.m., attendees didn’t leave empty-handed. They each received a “For the Record” CD. The artists of ‘Cane Records will return for performances March 31 on the Lakeside Patio, and attendees will get another chance to score their own copy of the album.

8

EDGE

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

February 15 - February 17, 2016

Ring Theatre puts modern spin on Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’

By Madelyn Paquette Staff Writer

“A

Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

s You Like It” is one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. It’s a staple of high-school English curriculums across the country and the world. This month, UM students will have a chance to see the Bard’s classic comedy come to life at the Ring Theatre.

Junior musical theatre major Ellie Goldenberg, who plays the lead role of Rosalind in the production, finds the play surprisingly relevant to her own life.

“All of the central characters are our age,” she said.

“They may be princesses and adventurers, but they still deal with adult responsibilities, sibling rivalries and love triangles.”

“As You Like It” is an intricate story of romance, mistaken identities and political intrigue with a hearty dose of humor mixed in. It follows the story of young noblewomen, Rosalind and Celia, as they struggle to find their way in a world of feuding fathers, secret crushes and exiles in the Forest of Arden.

The cast began rehearsals with a week of table work.

This gave the actors a chance to work through Shakespeare’s complex poetry and begin shaping their characters before putting the show on its feet.

“The process was pretty typical despite the fact that we were working on Shakespeare,” Goldenberg said.

“But we definitely paid close attention to the language and making it accessible.”

Under the guidance of interim Ring Theatre Artistic Director Peter Ellenstein, the cast of “As You Like It” worked to perfect slapstick bits, fight choreography and folk music accompaniment, as well as their own particular acting choices.

“Each of us was given the freedom to experiment with different character choices and approach the classic story with our own contemporary ideas,” Goldenberg said.

Goldenberg had the special challenge of crafting a different persona for her role.

“Rosalind spends much of the play disguised as a man,” she said. “So I had to get in touch with my masculine side!”

Would 21st-century college students enjoy a romance that is far from the era of “Netf lix and chill” and Tinder? Goldenberg is confident that the answer is yes.

“Even though Shakespeare wrote 400 years ago, his characters still speak to a modern audience with lots of wit and humor,” she said.

If You Go

WHAT: “As You Like It”

WHERE: The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre WHEN: February 17-27; 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday COST: $25 regular admission, $10 student tickets and free with a Cane Card on Totally Tuesday For more information, call 305-284-3355 or visit as.miami.edu/ringtheatre/.

STUDENTS CREATE FURRY FRIENDS STUFFED WITH FUN: Students create their own plush dolls during the Hurricane Productions and Rathskeller Advisory Board’s Stuffa-Plush event held at the Rathskeller Thursday afternoon.

With a $5 Rathskeller purchase, students could choose from an

assortment of stuffed animals, which included elephants, dolphins, unicorns, polar bears and lions.

The next Rathskeller Advisory Boardsponsored event is the Men’s Basketball vs. UNC Watch Party at 1 p.m. next Saturday.

DESIGN BY AMY MELTZER

February 15 - February 17, 2016

Sports

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

12

MEN’S BASKETBALL

WOMEN’S TENNIS

Hurricanes hold off Seminoles 67-65 in Tallahassee

Talented young players shine on team

By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Senior Sports Writer

By Mark Singer Sports Editor

T

wo games in a row, two victories and two near heart attacks.

That sums up Miami’s lastsecond win over Pittsburgh and the No. 12 Hurricanes’ 67-65 nail biter over Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. on Sunday night.

Miami (20-4, 9-3) blew sizable leads in both games only to come away with the win in the end. Against FSU, the Canes didn’t make a shot during the final fourplus minutes of the game, but four free throws by Tonye Jekiri and sophomore guard Ja’Quan Newton were enough to hold off the Seminoles.

The Canes led by 11 at the half and by as many at 13 at one point. Early foul trouble on Jekiri helped the Seminoles to get back in the game as the senior center picked up his fourth foul less than eight minutes into the second half.

Jekiri finished with a gamehigh nine rebounds and Sheldon McClellan stepped up in his absence, leading all players with 20 points on an injured right ankle.

Miami’s leading scorer is typically very efficient, shooting 53.4 percent from the field coming into the

Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

RAGING RIVALRY: Redshirt senior guard Sheldon McClellan (10) dribbles around a screen from senior center Tonye Jekiri (23) during the 65-63 win over Pittsburgh last Tuesday in the BankUnited Center. The Canes beat FSU 67-65 in Tallahassee Sunday evening.

matchup against FSU. McClellan shot just 28.5 percent (4-of-14) against the Seminoles, but the redshirt senior guard hit nine of his 10 free throws to make up for his low percentage from the field.

The Seminoles (16-9, 6-7) tied the game at 50 on a deep three by Devon Bookert with 8:44 remaining.

That capped off a 14-5 run by the Seminoles in nearly four and a half minutes. Two free throws by McClellan and back-to-back threes by redshirt senior guard Angel Rodriguez put the Canes up for good.

Miami took a 37-26 lead into half behind a combined 20 points from and junior guard Davon Reed. McClellan was the only player in double figures at 11 points.

The last time Miami played in Tallahassee in February 2015, the Canes also led by 11 at the half, but the Seminoles came back to win by one.

Miami once again held FSU’s leading scorer Malik Beasley in check in the opening half. In Miami’s 72-59

over FSU in January, Beasley ended the first half with four points on 2-of-5 shooting. The freshman averaged 17.3 points coming into this game and went into the break with just two points on 0-of-2 shooting.

The Canes jumped out to a 11-2 lead less than six minutes into the game. The Seminoles countered with a run of their own to take a 15-14 lead at the 10:13 mark.

Miami took over from there, going on a 17-6 run to take a double-digit with 3:08 left in the half. Miami outrebounded FSU 20-12 and scored 12 points off of 10 Seminole turnovers.

When Miami last played FSU in January, the Hurricanes never trailed as they beat the Seminoles by 13 at the BankUnited Center.

Sunday night proved much more difficult, but the Canes walked away with the same result.

The Canes next play Virginia Tech at 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the BankUnited Center.

T

he women’s tennis team consists of six underclassmen and two seniors, but what the Hurricanes lack in experience, they make up for with youthful talent. The Canes have four singles players ranked in the top 70 of the Oracle/ITA rankings, three of which are sophomores. Yolimar Ogando is currently out with an injury, but the No. 12 Canes still have Sinead Lohan and Wendy Zhang racking up points on the court.

Head Coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews works to ensure that the team maximizes its considerable potential.

“My expectations are that these kids buy in and buy in consistently, not sporadically,” Yaroshuk-Tews said. “I think if we can get to that point by late March, we are going to have a really successful season.”

Lohan and Zhang have bought in.

“The goal is not to lose an ACC match,” the No. 7-ranked Lohan said, adding that the team also wants to do well in the NCAA Tournament in May. “Everyone puts in a lot of effort. Everyone puts everything into the match,” the No. 69-ranked Zhang said.

The Canes (4-2, 1-0) have relied heavily on the two players to take care of business in doubles and singles competitions. In the team’s 4-3 win against Oklahoma State last Sunday, Lohan had a crucial victory against No. 38 Vladica Babic.

Zhang was a part of the only doubles-competition win and later defeated No. 89 Kelsey Laurente in singles to clinch the match for Miami.

The coach had plenty of positive things to say about Lohan, her second-year star from Waterford, Ireland. In her freshman year, Lohan was an ITA All-American for singles and an ACC Freshman of the Year. She also received Second Team All-ACC honors.

“In our opinion, Sinead could get up to the top three in the country. She is an absolute bear when it comes to matches,” Yaroshuk-Tews said.

“The thing that Sinead possesses that a lot of

SPORTS

9

Number of consecutive weeks the men’s basketball team has been ranked in the top 25, tying a school record from 2001-02.

other girls don’t is her determination to win. She just hates to lose.”

The coach was equally complementary of Zhang.

“Wendy Zhang has come a long way,” Yaroshuk-Tews said. “She probably gets a little overshadowed, but she has improved a ton and she is going to provide a lot of strength for us in the middle of the lineup.”

As a freshman, Zhang was on the All-ACC Academic Team and was an ITA Scholar-Athlete. The well-traveled player out of Richmond, B.C., Canada has already made a big jump this season, moving from No. 80 to No. 69 in the national rankings after her performance against OSU. “She has improved her focus and her approach to practice, which has really helped her on match day,” Yaroshuk-Tews said. “A lot of our success will really depend on her showing up for matches.”

The team’s secrets to success are hard work and coaches who push the players to be their best.

“We have two hours on the court and an hour of fitness,” Zhang said about the team’s daily routine. “Our coaching staff is all amazing.

Sometimes they are hard and strict because they expect a lot from us. They believe in us sometimes more than we believe in ourselves.”

Right in the middle of her 15th year as head coach of the Miami women’s tennis team, UM Sports Hall of Fame inductee Yaroshuk-Tews knows a thing or two about how to get the most out of her players.

“A lot of the things that make every season special is the progression and teaching of the young ladies in front of you,” Yaroshuk-Tews said about her approach to this season. “We tend to take it one day at a time around here. We set short-term goals, we have things we need to improve upon, we don’t focus on the rankings too much and we try to set ourselves up for the best position going into the NCAA Tournament.”

As the season moves forward, YaroshukTews always emphasizes a few points to her players.

“Be true to yourself as a human being,” she said. “Another thing is understanding the difference between working hard and truly wanting to die on the tennis court to win a point.”

The coach’s messages have resonated with players at Miami for 15 years and continue to push the team – Lohan and Zhang included – toward success.

10

SPORTS

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

February 15 - February 17, 2016

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Irish crush Canes 90-69

By Chloe Harrison Contributing Sports Writer

T Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

Giancarlo Falconi // Staff Photographer

BETTER DAYS: Sophomore forward Erykah Davenport (30) leaps through two Duke defenders during the women’s basketball 61-53 win at the last home game in the BankUnited Center. The No. 19 Hurricanes lost against No. 3 Notre Dame 90-69 Sunday afternoon in Indiana.

he No. 19-ranked Hur r icanes braved the ice and snow of South Bend, Indiana, to take on Notre Dame Sunday afternoon. It was a tough day for Miami beyond the stinging weather. The Canes suf-

fered their worst loss of the season, falling 90-69 to the Irish.

Although the Irish’s sole conference loss since joining the ACC in 2014 came against the Canes last season, the nation’s thirdbest team was determined not to lose again. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame finalist Muffet McGraw coached the Irish to a 21-point victory.

Turnovers and scoring droughts really hurt the Canes. Miami (21-5, 9-4) had a lot of good looks, but couldn’t get a majority of shots to fall. Notre Dame was relentless on defense and near the basket on offense, garnering twice as

many defensive boards and scoring 40 points in the paint. The Fighting Irish led by as many as 36 points.

Although she struggled in the first half, junior guard Jessica Thomas finished with 12 points and five assists. Fellow junior guard Adrienne Motley, Miami’s leading scorer this season, also had trouble attacking the stout Irish defense. She ended with eight points on 3-of-13 shooting from the field.

For the second time against an ACC opponent, freshman center Emese Hof scored in double figures, finishing with 12 points and five rebounds. Redshirt sophomore guard Nigia

Greene closed out the game with eight points in her first appearance on the court since Dec. 6. She missed the last 14 games due to an injury.

For the Fighting Irish (24-1, 12-0), freshman Arike Ogunbowale was among four Notre Dame players in double figures and led all players with 18 points.

Miami faces a tough schedule to close out the regular season, including games against No. 12 Louisville and No. 10 Florida State. The Canes next play Virginia Tech at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the BankUnited Center.

TEAM GREETS FANS BEFORE ANNUAL ALUMNI GAME

PLAYERS GET PERSONAL:

Junior outfielder Jacob Heyward autographs a baseball for a young fan during the annual Fan Fest and alumni game hosted at Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park Saturday afternoon. Mark Light Field and men’s baseball celebrated the official opening of the 2016 season by hosting pre-game events such as player signings and locker room tours.

The alumni game followed with former players versus current Hurricanes. Notable alumni included Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal and Hurricanes retired number honoree Charles Johnson. The Canes emerged victorious over the alumni 17-4.

February 15 - February 17, 2016

ridiculous for him to date me if he wasn’t over her, since he was the one who broke up with her.

I have an odd feeling about this. What should I do?

Sincerely, The Replacement Dear The Replacement, Dear V, These last few weeks, my boyfriend has acted strange.

The other day, he was going to crash at my place so he asked me to grab some shoes from his closet. I accidentally found a box filled with pictures and gifts from his ex-girlfriend. I tried talking to him about it but he was defensive and accused me of snooping. He insinuated I’m jealous, saying it’d be

No matter what your boyfriend says, if you have a gut feeling something’s wrong, listen to it. Trust your intuition and you’ll end up less hurt in the long run than if you ignore your doubts.

That being said, get the full story before getting on his case.

How long did they date for?

Why did he dump her? Are they still close?

There’s more to the story than a black-and-white question. If they

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

only dated for a few months, it’s more likely he’s over her than if they dated for years. Along those lines, if he ended things because he moved for work, it’s more likely he’s clinging onto chances of getting back with her than if he split with her because she stole money from him.

There are situational circumstances to consider before confirming your doubts.

Since you already tried to talk to him, focus on getting more details. Pay attention to how often he talks about her and if he still interacts with her in person or on social media.

Sure, exes can be friends, but don’t be the third wheel in your own relationship. If he’s constantly doing her favors or ditches plans with you to see her, he’s more focused on rekindling the old flame than building a future with you.

DEAR V

Otherwise, don’t jump to conclusions. If he makes you happy, confides in you and doesn’t stay in touch with his ex, maybe he’s just a sap and couldn’t let go of things with sentimental value. He might just be afraid of letting go of that period in his life, not his ex in particular.

Once you’ve gathered your thoughts, try to have a calm conversation with him about it again. He’ll either be honest with you or he’ll snap to defend himself, in which case you can decide he’s not over the past relationship.

If it turns out he’s hung up on his ex, move on. You deserve a guy who sees a future with you, not one living in his past.

-V

READY TO REPORT?

Join Us

COME WRITE, EDIT, DESIGN, SELL ADS OR SHOOT PHOTOS AND VIDEOS FOR US! TO SEE ALL AVAILABLE POSITIONS AND TO APPLY, VISIT:

11AM-5PM EACH DAY SOUTH BEACH: LUMMUS PARK ENTER AT 8TH & OCEAN

themiamihurricane.com/apply

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT FAN FESTIVAL Models / Autographs / Photos / Virtual Reality

FEB. 17-18

JOIN THE MIAMI HURRICANE!

SI.COM/SWIMSUIT -EVENT S C E L E B R AT I N G B E A U T Y W I T H

OFFICIAL MARKETING PARTNERS OF SI SWIMSUIT LAUNCH WEEK

©2016 Time Inc. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a trademark of Time Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Swimsuit and SI Swimsuit are trademarks of Time Inc.

11

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

12

ADVERTISEMENT

THE MIAMI HURRICANE

Febuary 15 - February 17, 2016