The Miami Hurricane - Sept. 28, 2015

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Voting to open for senate seats, referenda

By Marcus Lim Staff Writer

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s the fall semester reaches its midpoint, seats for the senate board of Student Government are open. Elections for new senators will take place from Monday to Wednesday, when students can vote for who they feel will represent their best interests.

With 27 seats open, numerous representatives of houses, classes and colleges will be running to help serve their constituents. Leading up to the elections, the candidates are using various methods to reach out to their voters and raise awareness of themselves and their proposed policies.

On social media, faces of candidates are abuzz. Candidates have handed out fliers, sent emails to different Listservs and spoken in organizational meetings to publicize themselves.

Students can also vote on a referenda proposed by Distraction Magazine and the Ibis Yearbook. The proposal states that the Student Activity Fee be raised by $1 each, with the proceeds going to their respective organizations.

“We decided to go out for referendum because we believe the yearbook is such an important staple on campus,” said Emily Eidelman, the editor-in-chief of the Ibis Yearbook. “The small raise in the student activities portion of tuition will go such a long way for us. We document the history of the year for students 50, even 100 years from now to look back on. With the help of current students, we can keep our tradition of the book going for years to come.”

For the last elections in the spring semester, 30 percent of students voted with a total of 2,934 votes. This was 1,000 votes more than the previous election.

Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

FANTASY ON THE FIELD: The UM quidditch team plays in the second annual Canes Classic Quidditch Tournament at the Intramural field Saturday. The tournament featured nine different quidditch teams from across the state.

Canes reach 3-1 record in shortened Canes Classic Quidditch Tournament

How to Vote

Sept. 28-29: Voting will be open on OrgSync from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sept.30: Voting will be open from 10 a.m . to 4 p.m. on OrgSync.

The Breezeway will also have a voting station for students to vote from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Wednesday.

Students can vote on any device that has access to the OrgSync website.

By Alyssa Cruz Contributing Sports Writer

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he most popular game in the wizarding world transcended fiction and materialized on the Intramural fields Saturday. Hooped goal posts on oval pitches awaited players arriving to participate in the second annual Canes Classic Quidditch Tour-

nament hosted by the University of Miami Quidditch Team.

The tournament featured nine teams and was scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Originally supposed to include pool play followed by single elimination, the tournament only consisted of pool play due to heat, injuries and time constraints.

The Canes, who are four-time South Regional Champions and have been ranked in the top 25 teams for the past five years, upheld their competitive reputation by obtaining a record of 3-1 during the tournament.

Miami started the tournament strong, winning its first game of the day 120-50 against Florida International University (FIU) and then claiming another victory against Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) 150-50. The Canes played a close game that went into double overtime against Florida’s Finest, a team of non-college players, but lost

160-150. They quickly recovered, however, winning their last game against Florida State 110-50.

Nine teams including Miami, FGCU, FIU, South Florida, Central Florida, Florida State, Rollins College, Florida’s Finest and an unofficial team for unaffiliated players known as the Friendly Rainbows, assembled on the field to battle it out.

As hosts of an official U.S. Quidditch tournament, the Canes diligently prepared to achieve success on their home field.

“All we did was practice, practice, practice.

We make sure our players are conditioned and have all of the plays down,” Club President Samantha Kanterman said.

For the teams playing in the official pool, the tournament was crucial in establishing their record. jump to page 9

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Library holds panel to discuss career opportunities for PhDs

By Sophie Barros Staff Wirer

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Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

he graduate school and the Center for the Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences presented a panel on the opportunities available to graduate students in libraries on Friday. It was the latest session in their series of informational sessions and workshops for graduate students, called Expanding Career Opportunities for PhDs in the Libraries.

The talk was led by a panel of experts in the field, including Dean of Libraries Charles Eckman, Associate Dean of Libraries Kelly Miller and UM Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) postdoctoral fellows Timothy Norris and Martin Tsang. The CLIR fellowship allows PhD students to contribute to library work and research while exploring a different career path in the libraries field.

“Here at UM, we’ve had post-grad students working in positions where they not only help us with framing what the library should be doing, but also direct support to our clients in the schools and colleges and help us talk about the future of libraries and leveraging their skills,” Eckman said.

Sarah Ritcheson is in the final stages of her dissertation on 17th century apocalyptic litera-

ture and like many other graduate students, she has entered the job market hoping to pursue a tenure track career. Tenure track means a full-time position in academia that allows for the employee to attain tenure in the future.

“When you’re going on the academic job market, everyone is aware that it’s getting very difficult to find full-time tenure track work in academy, so thinking about alternatives has become really important to us,” Ritcheson said. “It’s important to be educated about this.”

The sessions have attracted graduate students in all stages of their programs, as well as undergraduate students who want to learn more about what a PhD can offer them. Past sessions have included workshops on how to transform an academic CV into a resume and a lecture by Susan Basalla, the author of “So What Are You Going to Do With That?: A Guide for M.A.’s and Ph.D.’s Seeking Careers Outside the Academy.”

“One of the great things about sessions like these is that many PhD students have a sense of what to do as a faculty member, they have a sense of what to do in research and teaching, so what this does is offer tangible reflection on career aspirations,” Associate Dean of the Graduate School Koren Bedeau said. “That might either expand ideas of what they thought they could do with their PhD, or if they had some questions or doubts about changing whether they want a traditional path in academia or not, know that there are some options out there where they do not have to be so far removed from their skills and their training, as those can be transferable.”

The panelists also explored research opportunities in the libraries and the interdisciplinary

Sophie Barros // Contributing Photographer

POST-GRADUATION PREPARATION: Panelists discuss research and postdoctoral fellowship opportunities within the libraries during the Expanding Career Opportunities for Ph.D.s in the Libraries workshop Friday. experience that a postdoctoral fellowship within libraries can offer.

“It’s an exciting time in libraries and there are a lot of questions to be answered,” Miller said.

“We want to give graduate students a sense of community. We hope the library can be a place where they can meet people of other disciplines, and that they can discover new possibilities for

career paths that they hadn’t seen before that still allow them to pursue their passions.”

More information on future sessions of the series and recorded podcasts of the sessions are available at www.humanities.miami.edu.

CANES NIGHT LIVE GETS ARTSY

DRAWN TO LIFE: A student participates in a live caricature drawing during this month’s Canes Night Live (CNL), hosted by Hurricane Productions.

The event featured an art theme mirroring the atmosphere of Wynwood.

Students had a

chance to partake in the art with spray-can painted landscapes, wire-sculpture making and more.

CNL also distributed free tank tops and funnel cake at the event. “For the Love of Art” helped cultivate a greater appreciation of art among students.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATION

Let’s be Frenk

By William Riggin and Isabella Cueto News Editor and Assistant News Editor

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Photo Courtesy UM Armenian Student Association

COMMON BOND: (Left to right, top to bottom) Matthew Colonero, Mercedes Alvarez-Gechidijan, Michael Bezjian, Guadalupe Gechidijan and Celeste Ayjian are among the first members of the Armenian Student Association, one of 280 student organizations on campus.

Armenian organization created to unite students, celebrate culture

By Marcus Lim Staff Writer

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fter a year of assembling and organizing, the Armenian Student Association (ASA) is now recognized as an official student organization.

President Mercedes Alvarez-Gechidjian worked with the Committee on Student Organizations (COSO) since January 2014 to get the organization formally recognized. Now that they are official, ASA has big plans for the campus community.

“We want to let the campus know that we are here and to show everyone our beautiful culture,” said Alvarez-Gechidjian, a junior international studies major. “We want to educate Floridians about the Armenian culture. People don’t know where Armenia is, they don’t know what Armenia is about and how rich our culture is, so our main goal is to let them know.”

Events are being planned to expose the campus community to the tradition, events and holidays that the Armenian culture celebrates. One idea is an Armenian dinner where guests can try khorovats and kebabs, traditional Armenian barbecue.

“Armenians love meat,” Alvarez-Gechidjian said of the proposed event.

An Armenian Easter is also planned. Alvarez-Gechidjian wants the organization to be a

home away from home for students, Armenian or otherwise.

Having lived in various places such as China, Kuwait, India and Mongolia, Alvarez-Gechidjian, who has Argentinean roots, first came to Florida in 2013 and attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. When she transferred to the University of Miami in the fall of 2014, she met many Armenians but found no club to represent them.

“We all knew an Armenian in UM, so we decided to start a club. It was just an idea we had and we went for it,” she said.

While making the club official, AlvarezGechidjian and the other organizers still tried to maintain close family ties within the group.

They made trips to St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Ft. Lauderdale and began connecting with Florida International University’s Armenian club.

“I am happy that the Armenian student body is coming together on this,” sophomore and ASA member Michael Ara Bezjian said. “Being a part of a small community or group that takes care of each other is a part of Armenian heritage.

It’s a good way to remind us of our roots when we’re busy with school and commitments.”

The club will still have to do an orientation with COSO to learn what it means to be a student organization and what is expected of them on campus. However, the club already has plans lined up and a sense of family among them.

Anyone interested in knowing more about their culture should contact the president, Mercedes Alvarez-Gechidjian, at Mla30@miami. edu.

resident Julio Frenk is getting to know the University of Miami through his 100 Days of Listening tour leading up to his inauguration on Jan. 29.

With Frenk’s tenure having started on Sept. 1, students and faculty do not know much about Frenk besides the titles and degrees on his resume.

think the work related. We’re both very hard workers and we are both very committed to ideals of service to society and social justice.

TMH: What is the biggest similarity between you and your wife, Dr. Felicia Knaul?

TMH: If you could gain any ability or quality, what would it be?

You know, it is good to have similarities, but also it is good to be complementary in our differences.

The biggest similarity by far is [that] we are both very passionate about service to the community. We are very committed to issues of social justice. Actually, that’s how we met.

Felicia and I met professionally; we were colleagues before we became spouses and we met exactly working on health-related issues. She was working in the country of Colombia ... her doctoral dissertation in the Department of Economics at Harvard was on street children in Bogota, Colombia, which is not a very conventional topic for a doctoral dissertation at the Department of Economics. But she was very fortunate to have as her mentor Amartya Sen, who years later won the Nobel Prize in economics, and so she was allowed to do that.

I had been invited to Colombia.

Colombia had at the time an incredibly, very enlightened minister of health who unfortunately died in a tragic accident many years later, but again he had read things I had written, and he invited me because they were introducing a very important health reform, and I was invited to provide some advice, and that’s where I met Felicia. So we started collaborating, and I said we were first colleagues – and also I liked her very much from the first day I saw her – she and I worked together. So, I

I would like to be able to function with even less sleep, because I just find that being awake is a terrific experience. I don’t sleep a lot, but this is not recent, this is just my constitution. If I could get away with even less sleep, that would be an ability I would love to have, because it is stretching the waking hours.

I do not advise this to students, by the way. This is, I think, is just genetic – I just happen to require very little sleep. But there is ample evidence that sleep deprivation is a bad thing, so I am not advising this to students.

TMH: If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I can tell you that right away because I know it. There is a type of cheese that is produced in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico ... which is a type of cheese where you can take strands of the cheese apart. It is called Oaxaca cheese, but it comes from the Middle East like almost all cheese because I found it also in Turkey. But I could eat that cheese all my life. It is a dry, salty cheese you can produce.

Shred the string cheese; that is exactly the word. So, that’s probably my single favorite food in the world.

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Felicia Knaul’s research motivated by experience

By Danielle Dikes Contributing News Writer

U Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

MARGIN MESSAGES: During Thursday’s Book Traces at Richter Library, participants searched between the pages of old books to discover writing, pictures, letters and even flowers from past readers.

Library’s Book Traces event gives intimate insight on texts’ histories

By Riley Clafton Contributing News Writer

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he Otto G. Richter Library held its first Book Traces event last Thursday, encouraging attendees to look between the pages of books for the “hidden treasures” left behind by past readers.

Book Traces first began at the University of Virginia (UVA) as a nationwide crowdsourcing project that aims to preserve information about unique copies of library books. Like a treasure hunt, Book Traces is about discovering pieces of the past left within old volumes. Searchers discover that past readers have left their writing, pictures, letters, flowers and other items between the pages.

Throughout the day, the library opened up the Stacks and invited students to participate in the search. There were also discussions led by Andrew Stauffer and Kara McClurken of the Book Traces project. Stauffer is the director of “NINES” at UVA, which focuses on digitizing and preserving 19th-century print, and McClurken is the director of preservation services at UVA and a principal investigator on the grant that funds Book Traces.

“Book Traces is a project to get students to think about the book as an object and not just a source of textual information,” said Special Collections Librarian Jay Sylvestre, who helped organize the event. “All the parts of a book, from the cover, to the illustrations, to any notes added by

readers, tells us a story. Book Traces helps students find and follow that story.”

Marginalia, the unique markings and objects of readers’ past, was documented and uploaded to the Book Traces webpage. By finding and identifying unique books and their stories, they can be protected from being discarded as libraries become increasingly digital.

“There is a long history of marginalia and annotation going all the way back to the first written manuscripts,” Sylvestre said. “Special Collections has books dating all the way back to the 15th century that resemble the marginalia we are finding here in these books from the 19th century.”

Senior Veronica Andresini found a flower pressed between the pages of an old Shakespeare anthology. Denoted in the margin were the words “Stratford-upon-Avon,” along with the year 1880.

“It was really cool to find that someone had actually placed something from Shakespeare’s birthplace inside the book,” Andresini said.

For Sylvestre, the project is also about preserving the history of reading and readers.

“Books are tools, so the way people used books 100 years ago gives us insight into the life they led during that historical period,” Sylvestre said. “The books have anthropological value.”

By participating in Book Traces, students had the unique opportunity to take part in this preservation process and to discover hidden windows to the past tucked between the pages of books.

Sylvestre said his favorite hidden gems are the handwritten notes found in pages. “[One was] a letter inserted into a book in German, with some additional German poetry written with it,” he said. “A second favorite from Book Traces was a book given to ‘Aunt Martha, from Ruby.’ The book has a second inscription ‘To Ruby, in memory of Aunt Martha.’ It’s a sad little note, but a great look at books passing back and forth between family members.”

niversity of Miami’s First Lady Felicia Knaul delivered a speech at the Women’s and Gender Studies inaugural lunch colloquium in the Donna E. Shalala Student Center (SC) on Friday, Sept. 26. Knaul spoke to fellows, professors and other members of academia about her research on global health and breast cancer in low and middle-income countries.

“It isn’t about just doing something about breast cancer. It’s about raising the knowledge in many different areas and fields,” she said.

Knaul, a breast cancer survivor herself, discussed how the poor face a double burden: communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases. She said that low and middle-income countries account for more than 90 percent of cervical cancer deaths because women in these countries often do not have access to health coverage.

“All people should be able to obtain the needed health services without risking economic hardship or impoverishment,” she said.

Studies show that poorer states in Mexico, such as Puebla or Oaxaca, have a higher mortality rate in connection with cervical cancer and breast cancer than wealthier states, such as Distrito Federal and Nuevo Leon.

In an effort to improve health reform, Dr. Julio Frenk, UM President and Mexico’s former Minister of Health, introduced the Seguro Popular, a program for universal health coverage. This expanded access to health insurance for millions of uninsured Mexicans. However, Knaul noted that this health reform did not include access to morphine.

Knaul believes universal access to morphine is essential for a universal healthcare system. “[Doctors] were able to say, ‘We’ll ship her to Guadalajara, we’ll send her somewhere else, but we can’t offer her the basics of human dignity because this is not included in our health system,’” she said about one of her patients undergoing chemotherapy.

As a result, Knaul started a global commission on the inequitable distribution of morphine. She has made it her mission to “alleviate avoidable pain and suffering in the world.” She hopes for a report from the commission within the next year.

Knaul also discussed the survivorship challenges for women after cancer. This includes changes in body image perception, fear

or uncertainty surrounding fertility and employment discrimination.

“If they are women, they live this discrimination because they’re women,” she said.

The existence of gender inequality in the workforce is only aggravated by the addition of cancer and makes women undesirable to some employers, according to Knaul. To fight this, she would like to integrate survivorship care into the universal health system.

With tears in her eyes, Knaul told her own story of survivorship to the audience. She said that overcoming cancer has turned her into an optimist as well as an “optimalist,” one who hopes for the best but embraces life’s challenges and failures.

The enormity and vastness of her mission to improve financial systems and alleviate women’s suffering has not deterred her.

“I don’t accept that you can’t do anything because you can’t do everything,” she said.

Robert Johnson, a professor of sociology and a medical sociologist in the College of Arts and Sciences, described how the school would be working closely with the College of Arts and Sciences to continue Knaul’s research on policy development. She will catalyze research connections with Latin America and the Caribbean.

“She will be a very beneficial force in driving interdisciplinary studies in terms of the recognition it will now receive on campus,” he said.

Knaul will be giving a presentation about her co-authored Lancet Commission Report on Women and Health on Friday, Oct. 2, in the SC.

Alisha Kabir // Contributing Photographer

INSPIRING SPEAKER: UM First Lady Felicia Knaul, breast cancer survivor and advocate, discusses her research on breast cancer in developing nations at the Shalala Student Center Friday.

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Ibis, Distraction referendums to reward diligent, creative publications A university’s student body is a collection of individuals who seek to learn, create and innovate, and student media is one of the best outlets for this spirit of ingenuity. Our campus publications are not only a product of many students’ hard work and creativity, but also a valuable resource for student readers. As such, they deserve the utmost support from all students.

The Miami Hurricane urges readers to support our fellow publications, Distraction Magazine and Ibis Yearbook, in this week’s Student Government elections. Both publications are undergoing a referendum vote to increase the funding allocated from the Student Activity Fee by $1 for each publication. If passed, the increased

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Both the magazine and the yearbook are labors of love meticulously crafted by student writers, editors, designers and photographers dedicated to documenting the University of Miami experience with pride and a bit of flair. The professional-grade design and the relevant, smart content in these publications represent the school more than well and speak volumes to what UM students are capable of. Each publication enriches the campus culture in its own way and those who have not yet picked up a copy of Distraction or the Ibis are missing out.

Distraction, which publishes twice a semester, puts a spotlight on arts, culture and leisure.

The fun lifestyle pieces even showcase student models. The magazine has a playful, colorful tone that encapsulates the student voice like no other on-campus publication. While hard news is important, having a publication that’s centered around the student culture strengthens a cohesive campus identity and provides insights tailored to our interests at the U.

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The yearbook is also crucial to this sense of pride in being a Miami Hurricane. Ibis, created in the school’s inaugural year, provides all students with free, hardcover copies of the yearbook each fall semester. The staff keeps a pulse on student life at UM throughout the year to capture a detailed snapshot of student life. The work that Ibis does will be preserved for years to come when we want to share with our families and friends what life at the U was really like. Thus, it must be fully appreciated and supported.

Beyond that, student media, just like any media, owes a duty to the public, and involvement in the student media teaches students the responsibility of being good stewards of information.

You, the reader, as a student with a vote, also have a responsibility to fulfill. Take a few seconds to support student media at UM. Voting is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, Sept. 28 until Wednesday, Sept. 30. Ballots can be found on OrgSync at the following link: https://orgsync.com/81696/forms.

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CAMPUS LIFE

Chipotle delivery service win-win for busy customers, food chain

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tanding in what seems like a nicely designed warehouse, leaning against a cold metal railing as the smell of sizzling steak and fresh guacamole tantalize you just enough to wait through a never-ending line is a grueling experience every Chipotle lover has endured.

As college students who are juggling social lives, academics and extracurricular activities, we are grateBy Christina Largie ful for convenience. I thanked my lucky stars when Contributing Columnist fast-casual dining giant Chipotle recently announced that they would be providing many students, including those at the University of Miami, with a game-changing amenity: delivery service.

In an effort to expand business, Chipotle has partnered with online and mobile food delivery service Tapingo to bring bowls, burritos and more to 40 new college campuses nationwide beginning this fall. UM is the first school in Florida that Chipotle will be delivering to.

The average service fee is $2.99 and the average delivery time is 25 minutes. This is one of the greatest business decisions both companies could have made. Students will save time now that they no longer have to drive down U.S. 1 for three miles only to wait in line for another 30 minutes. Instead, students, faculty and staff can now continue to be productive as their food is prepared and delivered.

Tapingo delivery is also convenient for students who do not have cars and have to pay for a ride to the nearest location or pray that their friends with cars are generous enough to take them to Chipotle.

This will help Chipotle’s sales boom, which in turn will rake in cash for Tapingo. If the pizza and Chinese food industries are any indicators of how delivery service will affect Chipotle’s business, than the franchise has a great future in store for them.

Delivery is never quite the same as eating in, of course. Besides the ambiance of the restaurant, there are a few more aspects of Chipotle that will be missed. We will no longer be able to ask servers for just “a little more” sour cream without paying extra. Our meals will also cost a few bucks more, but having a delicious, fulfilling meal brought to wherever you are is worth it. Now that we have Chipotle, I think it’s time we start working on getting movie rentals, medications and household items delivered to us here on campus.

Christina Largie is a junior majoring in public relations.

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pieces of candid advice for freshmen

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No one has as many real friends as they do on social media

By Nayna Shah Staff Columnist

Those of us with younger siblings know what it’s like to fall victim to our parents’ request to “talk to your sibling, you know she never listens to us.” In my case, my parents asked me to sprinkle in college advice throughout the summer to my sister, who started her freshman year this fall at Georgia Tech.

I never thought I would thank my parents for handing the task down to me, but until they did, I hadn’t considered how much my first year had actually taught me.

So, young grasshoppers, if you want a cheesy article to tell you that “it goes by so quickly” or “it’s okay to cry,” you can check Facebook for those “18 Things Every 18-Year-Old Girl Should Know” posts. If you actually want to make the most of this year, read on.

Nayna Shah is a junior majoring in biology.

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Freshman year is basically a mad rush to take as many pictures as possible holding Solo Cups in front of American flags at frat parties, so you can show all your friends that you have friends (and weekend plans). There are actually scientific studies that show that Facebook increases anxiety and depression because it shows you – usually untruthfully – how much fun everyone else is having.

Freshmen: don’t be fooled.

I thought I was the only one who didn’t have an eat dinner, go out, study group-clique for the first few months of school. When I started sophomore year, almost everyone I talked to said things like, “Yeah, I felt like I had no friends freshman year, and honestly, there were times when I wasn’t even sure if I liked it here.” If you feel awkward and left out every now and then, you’re not alone. Just keep your mind open to meeting new people, because chances are there are more people looking for friends than Instagram suggests.

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Read the syllabus

Boys are not toys

In my high school (and I’m going to assume most other high schools), my teachers reminded us about exams a week in advance, took class time to explain what was expected of us on projects and spelled out required readings. You could say I was used to a certain degree of spoon-feeding.

Public service announcement: The purpose of a syllabus is that professors won’t have to use class time to remind you of dates.

During my freshman year, my professors would be teaching a lesson and casually throw in a hint about remembering information for the test in two days – to which no one else reacted to while I was breaking out into a cold sweat in the back of the classroom. It took me months to realize that everyone else had taken all their classes’ syllabi (never say that word out loud, it’s grammatically correct, but you’ll sound like a moron) and written down exam dates, required readings and assignment due dates. You’re expected to be aware of them. Even if you never read one textbook or a word of required reading, at least read the syllabus so you know what you were supposed to have done.

I understand that to some, romance is all about the chase. To others, there’s no need for the chase because, well, Tinder. However, ladies and gents, no matter how long your personal affairs last, no matter what you do or whom you do, don’t play with people. Whether you’re going to hit it and quit it or try for a long-term relationship, you’ve got to communicate what you’re looking for. Guys: don’t sleep with the girl who thinks it will turn into something more if you don’t think it will. Girls: don’t lead on the guy who’s tutoring you if you know he’s destined for the friend zone.

I’ll be the first to admit that a lack of communication ruined a lot of my relationships during my freshman year.

Use your words. There’s nothing wrong with being a Tinder fiend, as long as you’re matching with someone whose intentions match yours.

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Clubs on campus before clubs in Brickell There will never be another time in your life when your responsibilities are simply to study, make friends and do the things you enjoy. You will realize all too soon that there is absolutely nothing like college, so why not make memories that you can remember the next day? I’m not against a few nights every now and then when you and your wolfpack go a little nuts and piece together the night with some Advil the next day. But the majority of your time in college should be spent pursuing experiences that will shape you into a better learner, team member and leader. Although college is the only time that you can be forgiven for immaturity, the world is much less forgiving after graduation. Activities that require you to be over 21 will always be around when you leave college, but the chance to develop into a 21-plus adult will not be.

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Avoid stress of driving by using public transportation to explore Miami

By Madelyn Paquette Staff Writer

Getting around Miami can sometimes feel like one endless traffic jam. Whether you’re tired of crawling down U.S. 1 or you don’t have access to a vehicle at all, public transportation is a convenient connec-

Beaches

There’s no destination more classic Miami than South Beach. Ride the Metrorail to Government Center, then take the C, S or 120 bus across the bridge to your preferred spot.

For a more scenic beach getaway, take the 102 bus from the Brickell Metrorail station to Crandon Park, where you can lounge under palm trees on the sand. For an aquatic detour, get off the bus a few stops earlier at Miami Seaquarium.

Museums

Pérez Art Museum Miami is the perfect afternoon trip for modern art lovers, and it’s just a short walk away from the Museum Park Metromover station.

For history lovers, HistoryMiami offers an array of exhibitions and tours and is located just a short walk from the Government Center Metro station.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city is Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, an elegant seaside getaway. It’s hard to miss this historic destination, which is perfect for picnics and has its own Metrorail station.

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tion to the best of the 305. With so many exciting destinations accessible by Metro, there’s no need for those without cars to feel trapped on campus. Here’s a guide to navigating the city’s public transportation options.

Neighborhoods When you’re craving a classier nightlife scene than Coconut Grove, check out the bars and gastropubs in Brickell, about a 10-minute ride from campus with its own Metrorail station.

If you’re looking for a taste of Cuban culture, the most authentic place to go is Little Havana. Catch the Route 8 or 207 bus from the Brickell Metrorail station.

If you’re visiting during the monthly Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) celebration, take advantage of the free trolley service. The Miami Design District is the place to go for high-end shopping and fine dining, so you can take the Route 9 bus from Government Center to experience this haven for luxury.

Entertainment The Adrienne Arsht Center is Miami’s premiere destination for theatre, dance and classical music. To reach this cultural hub, take the Metrorail to the Government Center Station, then transfer to the Metromover and get off at the aptly named Adrienne Arsht Station.

Baseball fans can cheer on the home team at Marlins Park by taking the 17 bus from Vizcaya Metrorail Station.

Head to a Heat game or concert at the American Airlines Arena, which is easily accessible via the Park West Metromover station. Also check out the nearby Bayside Marketplace where you can dine at the Hard Rock Cafe or take a dinner cruise. Catch the Omni Loop mover from Government Center, and you’ll avoid both parking fees and traffic.

The Olympia Theater is a gorgeous, historic space on Flagler Street that also hosts a wide variety of musical artists. Take the train to Government Center, then the Metromover to first street. The theatre is less than two blocks away.

For a more intimate concert experience, check out Bardot, a Wynwood music club with eclectic shows nearly every night. Take the Metrorail to Allapattah, then catch the 36 Bus to 36th Street at N. Miami Ave.

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Japanese tsunami inspires associate professor to create documentary drama

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DISASTER DRAMA: “Tsunami,” a documentary theatre piece portraying the after effects of the largest earthquake Japan has ever seen, is currently playing at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center.

By Madelyn Paquette Staff Writer

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he Tohoku region of Japan was hit by a natural disaster of massive proportions on March 11, 2011. The largest earthquake the country had ever seen combined with a subsequent tsunami had devastating effects. This horrifying event is the basis for the documentary drama “Tsunami,” currently playing at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, written by Michiko Kitayama, University of Miami associate professor and costume designer.

Kitayama was immediately drawn to the story because of her familiarity with the area affected, where her mother grew up and her father served as state senator for more than 30 years. On top of her personal connection, she felt an artistic obligation to bring the tsunami’s aftermath to life on stage.

“I always feel like theatre is not just entertainment,” Kitayama said. “I love doing pieces that have more social messages to the community

or to the world, so I felt compelled to tell the story to people.”

In the spring of 2011, Kitayama applied for the Provost’s Research Awards, a research grant for professors, in order to visit the disaster zone and conduct interviews for the play. She also looked for a partner for the project and found enthusiastic Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz.

“It’s been a long time since I wrote my last play, so I felt like I needed somebody’s help,” she said. “Immediately, he’s like, ‘I want to do it.’”

After receiving the grant and spending months planning, the two finally traveled to the town of Otsuchi, Japan in April of 2012, more than a year after the disaster originally hit. To talk to as many people as possible, Kitayama used her connections in the area to schedule interviews in advance.

“They still had fear, a lot of it, but they also started to think back on what really happened to them,” Kitayama said. “But they also had time to mourn people who were gone, so it was interesting timing.”

In the interviews, Kitayama tried to draw the real emotions out of her subjects.

“My job was to try to recreate the impact of that moment, the heat of the moment, even though they were thinking back and talking about things a year after,” she said.

After drafting “Tsunami,” the pair did a series of readings to refine the script. However, this process proved frustrating for Kitayama.

“It really didn’t do the justice of what Nilo and I wanted to accomplish with the show,” she said. “It’s a visual journey as well as the text. Our vision was clear from the beginning that it’s not just a documentary drama.”

Once “Tsunami” was workshopped on its feet, Kitayama gained confidence. In an unusual choice for live theater, the production team opted for musical underscoring during the whole play, bringing sound designer Eric Lawson on at the beginning of the process. In addition, they shaved 30 minutes off the script for a more streamlined production.

In rehearsal for the premiere production, Kitayama and Cruz grappled with how best to structure “Tsunami.” In particular, they wanted to capture the unexpected onset of the disaster in the opening of the show.

“It doesn’t have that normal structure of a play,” Kitayama said. “We wanted to have that sort of sudden punch, because normally people come to the theater expecting some peaceful beginning.”

They also struggled with how to acknowledge the documentary format of the script on stage, eventually opting for a very upfront presentation of the source material.

“From the beginning, they’re telling the audience that ‘I am an actor and I am going to play this role’,” Kitayama said. “They are almost borrowing the actual people’s words and representing themselves and their experiences to the world.”

Kitayama hopes “Tsunami” will leave audiences feeling uplifted.

“The whole message is very universal. I think that’s why this theatrical piece is very important,” she said. “It’s not about sitting there and getting hit by these hard stories. We still have fear, but I think it gives you the courage that it’s going to be okay.”

Isabella Cueto contributed to this report.

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Sports

“We’re in the official pool, so these games go into our record and play a role in deciding whether we qualify for the World Cup or not,” said Antonio Matos, a keeper for FIU. Despite the treacherous rain that Miami has experienced in the past week, the sun shone high and bright, illuminating the colorful jerseys of the players. Florida’s Finest Flamingos had the most distinct jerseys consisting of hot pink and black stripes mimicking their name.

As pool play began in the morning, the players quickly realized the presence of an additional competitor that would need to be outmaneuvered: the sun. In order to outplay the heat, freshmen Annika Socha said, “We have to keep a certain mindset that takes our mind off the heat so that we can focus on playing the game. We also continually sub. That’s how we power through it.”

No team was spared from injuries, either. As a contact sport with a mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball and tag, quidditch’s competitive nature was made evident by the ice bags and limps exhibited by multiple players. In the end, these overwhelming factors put the tournament behind schedule and the single elimination portion of the tournament was cancelled.

In spite of the heat and injuries, the teams maintained their spirit throughout the tournament, constantly chanting and cheering each other on. Off the field, players lost their competitive flair, engaging in laughter and friendly banter demonstrating the unity created by a love for the unique game.

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Average yards per rushing attempt for sophomore running back Joe Yearby, eighth best in the country for players with at least 40 carries.

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Team prevails despite injuries, heat tainting tournament

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Miami’s most aggressive game of the tournament was against Florida’s Finest, whom they lost to in the finals last year. Before the game, the Canes huddled in a circle and began to chant, asserting their confidence and spirit on the field. The Canes and Flamingos battled it out, going neck and neck.

“All I was thinking was, ‘Don’t let them catch the snitch,’” Miami seeker Daniel Cantrelle said of the game that was decided in double overtime. “I knew it was going to be a long game, and I knew we had a chance to win, so I kept playing, giving it my all.”

The Canes put forth a commendable effort, but ultimately lost the game by 10 points with a final score of 160-150.

The Canes regrouped from the disappointing loss to claim victory

against Florida State 110-50. Team captain Bernie Berges made an impressive block as keeper late in the game, which led to a Canes’ score. The most stunning play, however, came from the Seminoles when one of their players managed to score by not only getting the quaffle through the hoop, but also himself. The Canes ended the game with an impressive snitch catch.

At the end of the tournament, the top teams were Miami at 3-1, Florida’s Finest at 3-0 and Rollins College, also at 3-0. South Florida finished 2-1 and Florida Gulf Coast finished 2-2. FIU and Florida State both ended 1-3 while the Friendly Rainbows finished 1-2 and Central Florida came in last at 0-4.

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ATHLETIC MAGIC: Senior and Team Captain Shannon Moorhead attempts to retrieve a bludger during Saturday’s quidditch tournament.

Canes lose Coley, gain Berrios for game against Cincinnati

By Mark Singer Sports Editor

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he Hurricanes will go into Thursday’s matchup against Cincinnati without junior receiver Stacy Coley, but sophomore receiver Braxton Berrios “feels good” after missing the last two games with a knee injury.

Coley wore a red jersey on practice Sunday, signifyCOLEY ing his injured status, and Head Coach Al Golden ruled the receiver out for Thursday’s game against the Bearcats (2-2). The third-year receiver out of Northeast High School has battled a left hamstring injury since the preseason and left the season opener against Bethune-Cookman in the first quarter. After missing the game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 11, Coley barely played in last week’s matchup versus Nebraska.

“We’ve just got to get that thing healed. We’ll see how long that takes,” Golden said. “Right now he’s doing good. He’s healing.”

Berrios hasn’t played since leaving the field early in the first quarter of the team’s season opener when he tried cutting inside for a pass.

“I was scared. It didn’t sound good. It didn’t look good,” Berrios said about the knee injury. “I’m blessed to have it only be a two-and-a-half-week thing.”

After practice, Berrios repeatedly said, “I’m back” and that he is ready to play in Thursday’s game.

Sophomore linebacker Marques Gayot is out indefinitely after a collision in practice Wednesday sent him to the hospital. He is expected to make a fully recovery.

Junior linebacker Jermaine Grace left the Nebraska game in the third quarter with a shoulder injury and possible concussion. The third-year linebacker out of Miramar High School was cleared for practice and he’s “ready to go,” according to Golden.

The Canes (3-0) face Cincinnati at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday in Ohio.

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SOCCER

Hurricanes lose to Clemson 2-1 in double overtime

By Mark Singer Sports Editor

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DRAWN-OUT DEFEAT: Clemson player Tina Shakes (3) dribbles past Erin McGovern (13) at mid-field. Clemson dominated possession of the ball during Sunday’s game, beating the Canes 2-1 in double overtime.

he Hurricanes fell to No. 7 Clemson 2-1 on a set piece goal in double overtime at Cobb Stadium Sunday af-

ternoon.

Junior defender Emily Byorth scored the game winner in the 106th minute on a free kick from approximately 30 yards out. Byorth played the ball into the box for a teammate, but it fell to the ground untouched and bounced into the right corner of the net.

“Miscommunication between me and the defense kind of made that sweet spot in between,” redshirt freshman goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce said.

“It was a little too far out for me but it went right behind the backline, so it just kind of found its way into the back of the net.”

After an onslaught of shots by the Tigers, the Canes had two chances inside the penalty box to win it in the 90th minute. Sophomore forward Ronnie Johnson’s shot from 10 yards out went just left of the net. Moments later, freshman midfielder Ainsly Wolfinbarger got a shot off from the right side of the box, but Clemson junior goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan caught it and the teams headed to extra time tied at 1-1.

Head Coach Mary-Frances Monroe was pleased with how the Canes battled the No. 7 team in the country, but was left shaking her head after Clemson’s improbable goal to win it in overtime.

“I’m not sure what kind of goal that is, but as a coach, those are the ones you have nightmares about,” Monroe said.

The Canes struck first in the 12th minute on junior forward Gracie Lachowecki’s fourth goal of the season.

Lachowecki collected a loose ball near the top of the penalty box and powered a low shot just underneath the body of Sheridan to give the Canes an early lead.

The goal ended a scoreless drought of over 200 minutes for Miami (3-7-0, 0-3-0) after the team was shutout by Wake Forest and Louisville in the previous two games.

The Tigers tied the game in the 44th minute. Junior defender Jenna Weston tapped in a low cross on the ground by junior forward Paige Reckert from right of the box for the equalizer.

Clemson (8-1-1, 2-1-0) outshot Miami 22 to 8 and controlled possession for most of the match. This was Miami’s second double-overtime game of the season. The team also lost at home against Central Florida 4-3 on Aug. 30.

After the tough loss to Clemson, the team honored U.S. women’s soccer team Head Coach Jill Ellis, and the 2015 World Cup winner participated in a soccer clinic for kids on the field.

The Canes next play Notre Dame at 8 p.m. on Friday at Cobb Stadium.

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ACC rival Louisville defeats Canes

By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Contributing Sports Writer

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he Hurricanes’ volleyball team lost to ACC rival Louisville 3-1 in Kentucky on Sunday afternoon.

The teams came in ranked fourth and fifth in the conference, respectively, so it was no surprise how competitive the match was from start to finish. After winning the first set 25-22, Miami dropped the final three sets 25-19, 25-15 and 25-21.

The Canes (7-5, 0-2) started off slow with poor passing early on in the first set, but it didn’t take them long to pick up the pace. Despite the game going back and forth throughout the set, Miami consis-

tently kept a two-to-three-point lead over the Cardinals.

Miami took advantage of its strengths, often moving the ball up the middle to get kills. Sophomore outside hitter Olga Strantzali was relatively neutralized in the opening set, largely due to Louisville’s game plan, but other players stepped up in her place to take the set 25-22.

The Hurricanes started off sloppy in the second set, but they maintained their ferocity throughout. The Cardinals did a great job limiting Strantzali as well as keeping Miami’s defense on its toes. Louisville’s aggressiveness caught the Canes off guard, frequently tipping the ball towards the end of the set for key kills. The Cards won the second set 25-19 to split the best-of-five series at one apiece.

The Cardinals (8-4, 2-0) started the third set exactly where they left off by being aggressive on offense. The Canes had their least effective set here, trailing the entire time, and ultimately lost 25-15.

Substitutes gave the Hurricanes a spark to start the fourth set, but the inconsistency of the lineups ended up causing confusion for the defense. Miami showed some strong effort towards the end of the

set, even taking a 19-17 lead, but ultimately dropped it 25-21.

Redshirt junior outside hitter Kelsie Groot led the Canes with 13 kills, and senior defender Kalysta White had a teamhigh 11 digs. Sophomore setter Haley Templeton showed her defensive prowess

with five blocks, and senior middle blocker Alexis Mourning led Miami with a .368 hitting percentage.

The Canes face off against Georgia Tech in their ACC home opener at 6 p.m. on Friday at the Knight Sports Complex.

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TEAM TALK: The volleyball team huddles together during Wednesday’s match in Tallahassee against FSU. The Canes dropped two road games versus ACC opponents this past week.

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apart might hurt our relationship. I don’t want to pass up an opportunity like this, but I don’t know if I can be in a long-distance relationship for a year. What should I do?

Sincerely, Afraid of Choices

Dear V, One of my goals has always been to study abroad before I graduate. Recently, an opportunity has come up to spend a year abroad in Spain, which would be a dream come true for me as I’ve been studying Spanish since I started high school.

However, I’ve been dating my boyfriend for the last two years, and the time spent

Dear Afraid of Choices, While college is the time of your life when dozens of opportunities are thrown at you left and right, it’s also the time when you have to learn to prioritize the things in life that you value.

See if it’s possible for your boyfriend to tag along on the trip. If not, you may have to accept that you’re between a rock and a hard place. But stay optimistic. You’re choosing between

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the two things that would make you equally happy: traveling or spending more time with your beau.

The first thing you’ll have to do is hash it out with your boyfriend. Sure, discussing these kinds of things can be emotionally draining, but if your boyfriend admires your ambition and wants you to achieve your goals, he should respect that you’ve included him in the conversation.

Decide as a pair between splitting or going long-distance if you choose to go abroad. If you call it quits, understand that traveling will be a bittersweet experience and your tapas may be filled with tears for the first couple of weeks. However, realize that you’d also enjoy the experience of salsa dancing with a new group of guys while overseas.

If you go long-distance, it won’t be easy. Between being unable to see each other in person

DEAR V

for a year, having to keep each other updated through texts, calls and newly rainbow-puking snaps while possibly running the risk of one of you finding someone else (or worse, cheating), there’s much to fear when you switch to long distance.

Ultimately, the decision of whether you go abroad is up to you. While staying behind with your boyfriend is the easier option, in the end, it’ll lead to resentment – you’ll always wonder if you should have gone anyway.

Make the decision that’s best for you and your passport, and let the chips fall as they may.

-V

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