The Miami Hurricane - April 18, 2016

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Asian student organizations removed from current offices

By Marcus Lim Staff Writer

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he student organization suites in the Shalala Student Center is home to some of the student organizations on campus. The Student Center Complex Advisory Council announced office assignments on Friday.

The student organization suites in the Shalala Student Center are home to some of the student organizations on campus. The Student Center Complex Advisory Council announced office assignments on Friday.

Three student organizations will take over the office spaces occupied by the Asian American Students Association (AASA), Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) and Indian Students Association (ISA) in the Donna E. Shalala Student Center Complex for the next academic year, the Student Center Complex (SCC) Advisory Council announced Friday.

Recipients of offices include the UM Video Games club and pre-medical fraternity Phi Delta Epsilon (PhiDE), and a political suite will now house the UM College Republicans and UM Young and College Democrats. AASA, CSSA and ISA, who have occupied office spaces for more than five years, will operate out of smaller spaces.

On Friday, the SSC Advisory Council told the three cultural organizations via email that they would be unable to offer office spaces to them. The email said that they “believe that a different type of space is more suitable” for their organizational needs. Ishtpreet Singh, the chair of the SSC Advisory Council, said that the entire committee came to the agreement after viewing the applications, presentations and audit reports of each organization.

“We determined that [AASA, CSSA and ISA] were not utilizing the space appropriately or using it enough, and we felt that there were other options such as giving them cubicles and storages instead,” Singh said.

It has not been confirmed exactly which office space the three incoming organizations will occupy; the three outgoing organizations will receive cubicles in the Shalala Student Center and storage spaces under the Lakeside Patio.

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Kristi Townsend // Contributing Photographer

THEATRE THROWBACK: Sophomore Matt Paris and senior Rebecca Miller play Nathan Detroit and Adelaide in the dress rehearsal of ‘Guys and Dolls’ at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. ‘Guys and Dolls’ is running at the Ring Theatre through April 23.

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April 18 - April 20, 2016

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Seniors enjoy free food, activities during picnic on Lakeside Patio

By Julie Harans Managing Editor

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Evelyn Choi // Staff Photographer

he University of Miami experience came full circle for seniors on Sunday, when the Office of the President hosted a picnic reminiscent of the one held during freshman orientation.

From 5-7 p.m. on the Lakeside Patio, seniors could enjoy free Shorty’s BBQ, Cold Stone Creamery, giveaways and a photo booth with UM-themed props. According to Director of Student Activities Joshua Brandfon, the idea for the picnic was a collaborative effort between various

departments and student organizations on campus.

“It’s just an opportunity to kind of hang out with your classmates and get some good food and just kind of relax,” Brandfon said.

The event is one of many pre-commencement festivities that began with the Commencement Ball on April 2 and will continue next week with Senior Day at the Rat April 18 and the senior event at Canes Carnival on April 21.

Vice President for Student Affairs Patricia Whitely and President Julio Frenk both attended to support the event and mingle with departing students.

“I think that’s really nice to see that kind of interaction between the student body and higher-up in the administration,” senior Mazieyar Azad said.

Despite dark clouds looming overhead, the picnic stayed dry except for a few minutes of drizzle as President Frenk addressed attendees from the Lakeside Patio Stage. He said the idea behind the event was to provide closure to the seniors’ UM experience, which began with a similar picnic in their freshman year. Both picnics aim to unite students and spark friendships.

“The idea was to close the cycle,” President Frenk said. “Everyone knows

Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

FULL CIRCLE: Senior Irene Mutiganzi receives food from Shorty’s BBQ at the Senior Picnic Sunday evening on the Lakeside Patio. the best part of the college experience is the friendships you developed.”

Senior Caroline Lorenzo agreed.

“It really brings a flashback to being a new student here at the President’s Picnic,” Lorenzo said. “It’s basically like a coming back and a joining together, from our day one to our last day here at UM.” As President Frenk continued to express his thanks to Student Government

and his pride in the senior class, the clouds cleared and the sun returned to the Lakeside Patio. Graduation is quickly approaching in early May, and senior Julio Garcia is thankful for opportunities to gather with classmates.

“It’s a great finale for bringing everyone that you started with,” Julio Garcia said. “Knowing you’re all in it together, I think that’s a really special thing about it.”

JAPANESE STUDENTS HOST TRADITIONAL TEA CEREMONY

CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION: Ms. Chieko Hihori serves traditional Japanese tea in the Iron Arrow room Thursday night as part of the UM Japanese Students Association’s (JSA) Tea Ceremony 101 event. JSA invited several guests from the Morikami Museum and Gardens in Delray Beach to demonstrate the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. JSA will be hosting their largest annual event, The Sakura Festival, on the evening of April 22 on the Lakeside Patio. The festival will feature an array of Japanese cultural performances, from old-school fishermen dancing to modern popsong singing, and from ancient samurai sword dancing to a heated karate performance.

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Video Games Club, pre-medical fraternity, political groups to receive office space Student organizations had to apply to the SSC Advisory Council for an office space in March. A representative from each organization pitched to the council why they would need an office and the council then decided if the current organizations would continue having their space and, if not, which other organization would take their space.

Patricia Whitely, vice president of student affairs, approved of the decision.

“Per their guidelines, the Council reviewed the requests for student organization space this year in a disciplined, deliberate, careful, comprehensive, and robust process,” Whitely said in an email. “As Vice President for Student Affairs – with very few exceptions – I have always supported student-led decisions.”

The news came to the relief of the 90-member UM Video Games Club, who were vying for an office space. Heather Zons, president of UM Video Games Club, said that the club would usually meet at the Whitten Learning Center, which meant that not many students knew of their existence. She said they will now have a safe space for their members as well as a place to safely secure and store gaming consoles.

Victoria McKaba // Assistant Photo Editor

SPECIAL SPACE: The second floor of the Shalala Student Center is home to some of the student organizations on campus. The Student Center Complex Advisory Council announced office assignments on Friday.

“I am over the moon excited about this,” Zons said. “This gives the students a sanctuary to relax and play video games … with people who share their interests. We can offer this luxury to students all year long.”

PhiDE now have a space for their members to connect, relax, study and prepare for big events, such as Stand for the Kids, which raises more than $3,000 annually for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

CSSA President Zhuoying Lin said she was shocked when she heard the news. Lin said CSSA has 60 active members who reach out to more than 1,000 students.

“This will be a big issue for us; we have so many events that if we don’t have a regular place to meet, talk or prepare for the events, this will

be an issue for us in helping the Chinese students and spreading the Chinese culture,” Lin said.

CSSA had an office in the Shalala Student Center ever since it was built. Lin said that their location has made it easy for Chinese students to find them.

“We constantly have students come to our office for help. Not having an office means that it will be hard for them to reach us for help,” Lin said. “I don’t understand; we have done so much for the students and it is obvious what we have done. We were very active throughout the year and we helped a lot of students, these are not easy things to do.”

AASA and ISA members also wondered why they would not retain their office despite putting on large events such as AASA’s Lunar

New Year festival and ISA’s Holi Festival. But Whitely wrote that past achievements were not a factor in the decision.

“These decisions do not reflect contributions and programming on the campus, but simply reflect how the organization utilized their assigned office space during the last three years,” Whitely said.

In the current plan, no Asian student organizations will have an office next year, considering that the Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA), Japanese Student Association (JSA) and Korean Student Association (KSA) do not have an office, either. According to the school’s website, there are currently 1,212 undergraduate students who identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, making up about 11 percent of the entire undergraduate student population.

Singh said that with over 300 student organizations competing for 20 offices, there was no way to please everyone.

“The process is fair enough that it is not even close to being targeting any groups,” Singh said. “It is a very objective and thorough process.

It is difficult that it came down to those three leaving, but it is fair and we are making sure we are providing them options. These organizations do amazing things, and I have been to all their events. It is not a question that they are great organizations; it is a matter of going through the process and meeting all organizations’ needs and all the people we have to represent.”

Singh said he is willing to meet with the organizations to explain the reasons behind the decision.

NATIONAL NEWS

UM graduate student Valerie Halstead honored by White House as 1 of 10 ‘Champions of Change’

By William Riggin News Editor

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he White House honored 10 students from around the country as “Champions of Change” Thursday for their work combating sexual violence on college campuses, including University of Miami graduate student Valerie Halstead.

The event was held at the end of the It’s On Us Week of Action, held during National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The It’s On Us campaign, which was created in September of 2014, has “engaged students at over 500 schools in 48 states, had more than 340,000 people sign the ‘It’s On Us’ pledge, and worked with community members and

celebrities alike to support survivors and change the culture around sexual assault,” according to the White House.

“The ten individuals were selected by the White House as ‘Champions of Change’ for their leadership in mobilizing others to change the culture around sexual assault and dating violence and to create systemic changes on their campuses HALSTEAD and beyond,” read a press release from the White House.

Halstead graduated from UM in 2012 and worked as a nurse for a year before returning for graduate school, where she is working on a dissertation that studies the way student health centers handle sexual violence on college campuses. She serves on the Resource Committee and Campus Climate Survey Committee of the President’s Campus Coalition on Sexual Violence and Prevention, which was created in 2014.

Halstead, 26, said Sunday that she studies the issue because she believes student health centers can help quell the consequences and effects of sexual violence on survivors. “Since there are significant consequences and the prevalence is so

high, it’s important that the student health center serves as a resource for students, especially since it’s right on campus,” she said.

Halstead said that meeting and hearing Vice President Joe Biden speak on the topic empowered and encouraged her to continue her work, and that she was honored to be nominated by the coalition on campus.

“It was just really exciting and empowering to see these other leaders in the area and engage in conversation. And then to hear the vice president speak on that issue, right in front of me, was just really inspiring and empowering to continue this work and it shows me on a larger level that all the changes that are being made in this area to address this topic.”

“It’s a coalition, not a task force or committee, so it’s not like we go there and are tasked to do certain things,” Halstead said. “We go to this forum to report what’s already being done and [are] ensuring that everyone else in the community is aware of what’s being done, and to continue those relationships amongst the community, and to see who else wants to engage to make the programming, or whatever were doing, stronger.”

To find out more about the Champions of Change program, visit www.whitehouse.gov/champions.

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April 18 - April 20, 2016

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Legal projects, innovations presented at LawWithoutWalls

By David Ufberg Senior News Writer

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eams of graduate law and business students from around the world presented legal projects that they worked on over the course of four months for the LawWithoutWalls “ConPosium” this weekend at the Newman Alumni Center.

Students from all over the world met in Madrid, Spain four months ago and brainstormed practical innovations to address problems in law in preparation for the ConPosium this weekend. Then they flew back to their respective home countries and worked on their projects for four months, communicating with each other through video calls.

One such team was a European trio whose innovation was called “Caspecto.” Caspecto uses artificial intelligence to analyze variables that characterize a particular legal question (like slipping on a banana peel in a grocery store, for example) and compares them to a pool of past legal cases, generating a report with such information as the likelihood of winning and the compensation one may receive.

“It’s reducing the uncertainty you feel when you have an accident or any issue that may be worthy of bringing to court; it tells you what are your real chances, in practice, based on what has happened before in court,” said Santiago Menéndez, a Spanish member of the team. “It helps you a make a very informed decision.”

With Caspecto, you actually can see if you should go and talk to a lawyer,” said Andri Björgvin Arnthorsson, a team member from Iceland. “The likelihood of succeeding might be 30 percent … it probably won’t pay off, so you don’t have to go through the hassle and you don’t

Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

IMPORTANT PRESENTATIONS: Students speak at the LawWithoutWalls conference Sunday afternoon in the Newman Alumni Center. Presented by Miami Law, LawWithoutWalls is a part-virtual, global collaboration of more than 750 agents dedicated to changing how lawyers and business professionals partner to solve problems. have to think about it anymore … Or, if you’re in the higher end of the grey area, maybe 70 percent, then you can take that case to a lawyer … and find the best way to succeed. Simple, easy and effective.”

A large factor in the team’s success came from its unity, according to Goektug Guerbuez, the third group member.

“Everybody should know everything about the project so that we can stand in front of the jury as a group.

That’s why we always worked together in every step of the proceedings,” said Goektug, who lives in Switzerland but is of Turkish descent.

The word “Caspecto” comes from a combination of the words “case” and the Latin word “specto,” meaning

“to expect;” that is, Caspecto tells potential litigants what they can expect in a law case.

Another team presented an innovative privacy application called “Photoguard.” The group, with members from Australia and China, developed a software platform that uses image-recognition software to detect nude images and protect social media users from potential backlash.

“Our goal is to educate, prevent and protect,” said Lauren Georgaias, a member of the Photoguard team.

The conference had a host of big-name sponsors including Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, LegalZoom and Diversity Lab.

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Plan steps for after graduation, no matter how small As the year comes to a close, our class of 2016 seniors will soon be heading off in many different directions, whether it be going to graduate school, breaking into a career or taking a gap year to volunteer, work or travel.

Graduates may feel pressure from family, friends and the

successes of their peers to have a solid postgraduate plan. Many still have intimidating decisions to make about the nearing future after college. When so much time, money and energy is invested into an education, we often expect immediate results, even when they cannot be reasonably delivered.

Will you have a job lined up after college? Will you take a year to figure things out? What if that internship falls through? As scary as these questions can be, it is important to answer them. There is no “one size fits all” postgraduate plan, but it is important to have a clear idea of what to do after leaving school. This is no time for winging it.

When students take the time to think about postgraduate options that will meet their unique goals and are still feasible with the limited professional or financial resources they may have, they can make their next step in life, whether small or large, a valuable and educational experience.

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What’s waiting ahead for graduates in the coming year doesn’t necessarily have to be

glamorous or impressive, but it should at least be progressive.

After being immersed for four years in a bubble that has largely emphasized metrics, whether that be the length of our resumes or our GPAs, it is easy for students to forget that success and progress can be defined in ways other than professional achievement and financial security.

There is no one “correct” path to take after graduation, but it is important to at least take a path and keep moving forward.

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THE MATURITY COLUMN

Danny reflects on past school year

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ou know, at the end of each year in college, I say, “This one went by the fastest” – but the school year of 2015-16 definitely did.

Maybe that’s because I rode through it on a hoverboard.

By Danny New It’s weird that it whizzed Humor Columnist by this fast considering that many of the promised new construction projects were delivered later than we expected, also known as on Miami time. For example, the Fate Bridge, plastered with “I am the master of my fate” from “Invictus” at its entrance, couldn’t open until October. What happened to being the master of its fate? Shouldn’t it have seen the delays coming? Maybe it got cold feet when it saw another bridge 20 feet downstream.

Meanwhile, the school was plagued with the fear of a widespread, viral epidemic – known as untan skin – when the UC pool didn’t reopen un-

til January. Oh, did you think I meant the Zika virus? How could you possibly bring up that lightweight at a time when “Suntan U” went a whole semester without its pool?

For more on the school’s new additions, you can check out a previous “Maturity Column,” in which I tackled the school’s two napping pods or, as I refer to them, two sperms that just ate Fun Dip. However, the school not only tacked on perks, but also took things away.

In the beginning of the spring semester, The Miami Hurricane reported that our university had been going around at night and removing the Muscovy ducks, in addition to former Head Coach Al Golden.

I checked in with our sources from this story and they confirmed that the mutant ducks and Golden have been restored to their original homeland, where the former head coach is now a proud mother of three red-faced ducklings – his first recruits from Miami in his career.

Of course, who’s even talking about football anymore? The city once again converted into a basketball city in March and April as it saw the Hurricanes men’s and women’s teams, and the Miami Heat, make their respective end-of-year playoffs. Also, the Florida Panthers made the big dance in the NHL, which you probably didn’t no-

tice since both “Florida panthers” and “hockey” are on the state’s endangered species list.

And even more rare than an ice rink down here, the school also inaugurated its 6th president in its 91-year history, Dr. Julio Frenk.

Besides our university president, we also might have had the next president of the United States on campus when we hosted the Republican debate in March. However, none of us can confirm that, since it happened during spring break when we were all either at South Beach or home in New Jersey. Either way, I have been informed that the Miami Maniac won the debate, with that name no longer referring to Hurricane Baseball’s mascot, but instead Donald Trump’s hair in South Florida humidity.

Now, we’re coming up on May, and I’m realizing that every joke I have just written about this campus is just derived from my anxiety. This is my last column as a junior, and every ensuing month this fall will be my “last” of that month as a Miami Hurricane. I love this school, and I will treasure each and every one of these moments – until one fine spring evening, when a university worker swoops in and kidnaps me to unite me with the Muscovy ducks and Mother Al Gold-Hen. Danny New is a junior majoring in broadcast journalism. The Maturity Column runs alternate Mondays.

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‘Guys and Dolls’ transports audiences to theatre’s golden age

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By Rachel Rooney Contributing Edge Writer

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reated and produced in the golden age of American theatre, “Guys and Dolls” is a musical comedy reminiscent of a carefree and happy way of life after World War II. It features catchy performances that make it hard for audiences not to get caught up in the optimism of the times. On Wednesday night, the production opened for a full house at the University of Miami’s Ring Theatre and delivered a timeless performance with a cast of vibrant characters and excellent music.

“Guys and Dolls” premiered on Broadway in 1950, featuring music by Frank Loesser. It is a classic musical that shows that, while life was good back then, things were not simpler in the past, especially when it comes to love. Throughout the performance, the theme is clear: love is a gamble and an adventure, but eventually everyone ends up where they are meant to be.

Set in New York City, “Guys and Dolls” follows the lives of two betting men and two beautiful women on their journey of taking chances and falling in love. The opening of the play finds Nathan Detroit, played

by sophomore Matt Paris, out of luck.

He needs a place to host an illegal crap game but does not have the money to rent one. To get the funds, he makes a bet with the charismatic and persuasive Sky Masterson, played by senior Akea Kahikina, who is a man known to bet on anything. The bet they make: that Sky must take a doll out to dinner in Havana, Cuba.

The bet ends in Nathan choosing his doll to be none other than “Sergeant” Sarah Brown, played by senior Samantha Dockser. Sarah is on a savea-soul mission dedicated to converting sinners. While Sky attempts to woo and impress Sarah, Nathan tries to calm his fiance, Adelaide, who continually begs him to finally marry her after being together for 14 years. Adelaide is both sexy and sad; every colorful and flamboyant performance in musical numbers “A Bushel and a Peck” and Back “Take Your Mink” are followed by Ad A delaide’s l id ’ comAdelaide’s

plaints that she is always sick due to anxiety from wondering if she will ever get married.

Sarah has her love life planned out for herself – until Sky walks through the door of the mission, that is. As the saying goes, opposites attract, and the chemistry between the two characters is dynamic in their duet “I’ll Know” as well as during their first kiss. In order to keep the mission from being shut down, Sarah agrees to go to Havana with Sky if he will bring her a dozen sinners. In Havana, Sarah learns to let loose and she and Sky fall in love.

Both Adelaide and Sarah long for a more domestic life and desire to be loved and married, but the men they fall in love with gambling with both hearts and money.

While Sky is romancing Sarah in Havana, Nathan is forced to have his crap game in the sewer, where the odds continue to be against him. While Adelaide and

Sarah are the emotional centers of the play, it is the band of men that brings out the more comedic elements, such as in the performances “The Crapshooter’s Dance” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”

The true romantic of the play, however, is the catalyst for all its events: Sky Masterson. Unlike Nathan, who even delivers a passionate declaration of his love in “Sue Me,” his actions never make Adelaide feel loved. On the other hand, Sky keeps his promise to Sarah and proves that while words are powerful, it’s the actions that speak louder.

Love is never easy, but ultimately Adelaide and Sarah decide to roll their own dice and take a chance on love.

In “Marry the Man Today,” they resolve to love their men today and reform them tomorrow. By the end of the play, it’s time for the wedding bells to toll and everyone ends up right where they are meant to be.

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Guys and Dolls” WHEN: April 13-23 at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Jerry Herman Ring Theatre COST: $25 regular admission, $10

student tickets and free with Cane Card on Totally Tuesday

MORE INFORMATION:

Visit as.miami.edu/ringtheatre.

Kristi Townsend // Contributing Photographer

FIFTIES FLASHBACK: Frank Loesser’s 1950 musical comedy “Guys and Dolls,” a story about rolling the dice and falling in love, runs at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre from April 13-23. The performance features UM students both on stage and behind the scenes.

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Marvel’s ‘Captain America’ divides Avengers into teams

By David Ufberg Staff Writer

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arvel hopes to see a second major blockbuster in 2016 after “Deadpool” with its highly anticipated May release of “Captain America: Civil War.” In a media conference call, The Miami Hurricane had a chance to hear from Emily VanCamp, who plays Agent 13 in the film.

Directed by the Russo brothers, Anthony and Joseph Russo, the action-adventure film splits the classic Avengers team into two factions: one led by Captain America, played by Chris Evans, and one led by Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr. In the film, the two teams work to combat a new villain threatening the world.

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Like many Marvel fans, VanCamp can’t wait for the release. She promises that fans of The Avengers will enjoy the film.

“It does really feel like The Avengers; everybody is in it, pretty much … [but Civil War is more] focused on the relationships, and what they [the characters] represent,” said VanCamp.

“Civil War” boasts a cast consisting of Chris Evans (Captain America), Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Don Cheadle (War Machine) and Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther), among others. The star-studded film has earned a 9.6 out of 10 on IMDb. VanCamp said she did a lot of research before taking on her role as Sharon Carter, also known as Agent 13. Her findings were primarily from a compilation of all the different instances in which her character appears in different comic books.

“I just sat with it and went to town. I really fell in love with Sharon,” VanCamp said. “It’s fun to

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take elements of all the different stories and really piece together a character that hopefully the fans enjoy.”

As for the strong female character she plays, VanCamp embraces

the role and said she thinks it has a positive impact.

“These characters are so much fun to play, but to know that it … is empowering young girls is amazing,” VanCamp said. “I think Marvel’s really trying to diversify;

Poetry club to encourage personal expression

By Emily Dabau Edge Editor

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ophomore Antonio Mercurius writes poetry, performs his work and holds workshops to help others master the art that allows him to express himself, relieve stress and be a part of an encouraging community. The health science major is the president of Speak What You Feel (SWYF), a club that brings together UM students who are interested in writing, performing or listening to poetry.

After the club went inactive last spring, Mercurius decided to take on the role of president and revamp the organization. He plans to make SWYF a place for students to feel comfortable sharing their experiences with others through poetry.

“We want to create a space for writers to come and feel welcome to express themselves and share their opinions. I want to make it a safe space for people of all different colors, races, genders, sexual orientations and backgrounds,” Mercurius said.

Mercurius began writing poetry after hearing poet Pages Matam perform during a visit to his high school. What Mercurius thought began as a poem about a cigarette was actually a poem about abandonment, and realizing that significance inspired him.

Photo courtesy Antonio Mercurius

LOUD AND CLEAR: Antonio Mercurius, president of Speak What You Feel, performs a spoken word piece.

“I was like ‘Wow, this is amazing,’” Mercurius said. “I think that’s really unique about how you can take little objects and turn them into something big and something meaningful.”

Matam later became Mercurius’s mentor and helped drive his passion for writing.

“He taught me everything,” Mercurius said. “He started a poetry club at my high school and I loved it. It was a great group of people who didn’t judge you, who didn’t care where you came from. It was all about just being together ... to love what we do and love each other.”

With the goal of creating a similar community of acceptance, Mercurius hopes SWYF will inspire others by provid-

they’re really incorporating more women in these great parts, and I think it’s heading in the right direction.”

“Captain America: Civil War” hits theaters on May 6.

ing a poetic space for listening to one another and helping each other deal with the issues college students face.

“A lot of our problems are bottled up and poetry is a way to get things out, to really express them,” Mercurius said. “And people who come to poetry slams or open mic nights are people who want to, so they’re never a crowd that will judge you, but a crowd that will accept you and embrace you and even thank you for your story.”

Bringing up topics that affect students or have been a part of their past is an important way to form an engaged and supportive community, Mercurius explained.

“Poetry itself is activism, it’s healing, it’s expression. That’s something that I really want to push for,” Mercurius said. “For people to take the voice of someone else, to take the voice of another emotion, to write out their problems, their feelings and how they cope with things. I want it to be a stress reliever.”

In addition to its emotional benefits, poetry and spoken word also help students in a professional aspect, helping them become more comfortable with public speaking and enunciating words, Mercurius said. He hopes to share these benefits with students by holding workshops and poetry slams to help students who are unfamiliar with poetry learn about the creative process.

“I think the only thing that will hold you back is yourself,” Mercurius said. “You don’t have to know how to do it. Anything you can be taught. That’s why we’re in college, to learn.

Anyone can do poetry as long as you’re [excited] about doing it and about learning about yourself and really exploring everything your mind has to offer.”

While Mercurius hopes to start planning larger events for the organization in the fall semester, an introductory meeting to SWYF will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday in Mahoney Residential College Room 101.

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BASEBALL

Hurricanes perform well during annual spring game

Miami takes weekend series against Duke with 9-0 shutout

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he Hurricanes played their annual spring game at Lockhart Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Hurricanes split themselves up into two sides: the green team with the first string offense and second and third string defenses against the orange team with the first string defense and second and third string offenses. The green team was victorious 24-7 in the team’s third scrimmage under new Head Coach Mark Richt.

Richt was impressed with how his players dealt with all the recent changes to the football program.

“When you just look at a group of young men who just had a brand-new staff and a brand-new system and all the things going on, I think they did a really good job,” Richt said.

Starting quarterback Brad Kaaya was steady throughout the game, showing poise in the pocket and precision with his passes. Kaaya finished the day throwing for 345 yards on 29-of-47 passing with three touchdowns and one interception.

“I did my extra work off the field and [was] just studying my plays and getting involved with stuff,” Kaaya said on handling the new offense. “I think I’ve mastered it pretty well.”

Kaaya targeted quite a few of his passes at his talented tight ends: Christopher Herndon IV and David Njoku. Herndon pulled in six receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown.

Even when Njoku wasn’t looking

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LOOKING AHEAD: Mark Richt discusses the football team’s future at Signing Day in February at the Schwartz Athletic Center.

for the ball, he was blocking at a high level. He created some running room for Herndon on multiple plays.

“It was just basically falling back on my training,” Herndon said about his big day. “We all worked hard this spring and I was just trying to do my best and show the fans what we’ve been working on so far.”

Wide receiver Braxton Berrios consistently created space throughout the game, capitalizing on the many throws he received from Kaaya. Berrios caught eight balls for 127 yards and a touchdown.

“We were connecting like we’ve been working on all spring,” Berrios said.

Defensive back Corn Elder picked up right where he left off last season. Elder showed off his tackling and cover ability, even picking off Kaaya for the star quarterback’s only interception in the three scrimmages this spring.

Both the defensive and offensive lines showed some bright spots in the game. Defensive lineman Gerald Willis III led all players with two sacks on the day to go with six tackles. Linebacker Shaquille Quarterman had seven tackles and a sack.

“I think it is the speed of the game,” Quarterman said about his takeaway from spring football. “Before I even got to college, I was concerned with the level of speed from high school ball to college ball, but I think I got a really good grasp on it, so I’m really just excited for the fall.”

The offensive linemen were able to showcase their ability as well, giving Kaaya time and creating running room for running back Mark Walton, who finished the day with 56 yards on 10 carries.

“The O-line has gotten a lot better,” Kaaya said. “I’m just getting a more consistent pocket and just some good leisure from the guys up front.”

Richt and his coaching staff were able to see what the Canes are doing well along with what they need to improve, which is what spring football is all about.

“When I look at it in totality, I really enjoyed working with these young men, just a really, really fantastic group,” Richt said. “Worked hard, didn’t bow their neck at anything, they took the coaching, they took the guidance.”

The Canes will open the 2016 season against Florida A&M at home on Sept. 3.

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The seventh-ranked women’s tennis team won its 13th consecutive match with a 7-0 shutout against Louisville.

FOOTBALL

By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Senior Sports Writer

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fter giving up 12 runs in Saturday’s contest, the Hurricanes’ pitching staff hoped for a better performance on Saturday, and they got it from lefty Danny Garcia, who led Miami to a 9-0 shutout against Duke in Durham on Sunday afternoon. The junior looked a little shaky at the start of the game when he allowed two runners to get on base after a hit, a walk and an error, but he

recovered nicely to get out of the first inning unscathed.

From there, Garcia cruised the rest of the way en route to seven scoreless innings and his sixth win of the season.

Relievers Frankie Bartow and Bryan Garcia then came in to pitch the eighth and ninth innings. Neither one gave the Blue Devils any hope, as they quickly retired the side in both innings.

After a slow first inning at the plate, Miami came out swinging in the second and was able to get runners in scoring position before sophomore outfielder Carl Chester drove in the game’s first run with an infield single. Junior slugger Zack Collins then came up and recorded his eighth home run of the season, with a monster three-run shot that put the Canes up 4-0. Miami got contributions from a multitude of players the rest of the way to finish the series on a high note both offensively and defensively.

Sunday was a good sign for the Canes, as they were able to show some resilience and get back to their winning ways after a disappointing performance on Saturday. They will face off against FAU at 6 p.m. on Wednesday night at Mark Light Field before another important conference series against Virginia at home next weekend.

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SLIDING TO SAFETY: Junior designated hitter Randy Batista slides into third during the Hurricanes’ win over UNC in April. Batista had two hits during the Canes’ 9-0 win over the Blue Devils in North Carolina Sunday afternoon.

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WOMEN’S TENNIS

Canes beat Louisville, finish season undefeated at home

By Isaiah Kim-Martinez Senior Sports Writer

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enior day was a success for the seventh-ranked women’s tennis team as it concluded the regular season with a 7-0 victory over Louisville on Sunday afternoon at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center.

The Canes (17-4, 12-2 ACC) dominated the Cardinals in both doubles and singles competition

to win their 13th match in a row, but one could argue that the focus of the day was on seniors Stephanie Wagner and Clementina Riobueno. Both were recognized prior to the matches for all the success they have had on the team.

“A lot of people came out today, which is awesome,” Wagner said. “These four years here, probably the best of my life.”

Wagner was able to add to her already-terrific season by picking up singles win number 131, which ties her with current Assistant Coach Laura Vallverdu at second place on the program’s alltime singles wins list. The senior from Amberg, Germany is now just two victories shy of Bianca Eichkorn’s program record.

Wagner is currently ranked No. 6 in the country as a singles player after starting the season at No.9. She was a 2015 ITA All American in singles. Wagner and sophomore Wendy

Zhang also are the eighth-ranked doubles pair in the nation.

Riobueno sealed the victory for Miami against Louisville (8-17, 0-14 ACC) with 6-1, 6-4 match wins. After the contest, the senior from Barquisimeto, Venezuela was able to reflect a bit on her career at the U. “It’s been a great ride,” Riobueno said about her four years at Miami. “I love competing next to my teammates; it’s the best feeling ever.”

Riobueno is tied for 10th place on Miami’s all-time doubles wins list with 90. She was a 2014 ITA All-American in doubles competition. Riobueno and Wagner are also No. 66 in the doubles rankings.

Head Coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews had plenty of good things to say about her seniors.

“These two girls have done such an incredible job over the course of four years and I couldn’t

be prouder,” Yaroshuk-Tews said. “They’re just great people.”

Wagner and Riobueno had compliments for each other as well.

“We have been through so much those four years,” Wagner said about Riobueno. “She is always happy for the team and always supportive.”

“She’s such a great leader and competitor,” Riobueno said about Wagner.

Even with the jubilation of senior day and the Canes being able to finish the season undefeated at home, the biggest part of the year comes now. After a double bye, the team will head into the ACC Championship as a No. 2 seed to play their first match at Cary Tennis Park in Cary, North Carolina, on Friday at 10 a.m.

The opponent is not yet known.

“We want to take it one match at a time,” Wagner said.

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CONQUERING THE COURT: Freshman Ana Madcur hits a forehand shot during the women’s tennis 6-1 win over Syracuse Friday afternoon at the Neil Schiff Tennis Center. Madcur had a 6-2, 6-1 win over Louisville’s Olivia Boesing to finish her regular season 14-3 in singles. The Hurricanes shut out the Cardinals 7-0.

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Predictions suggest successful season for Coach Richt’s first year with Miami football

By Cody Brown Senior Sports Writer

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s the Canes football team wrapped up its spring yesterday in Fort Lauderdale, it’s time to look ahead to next fall. It should be an exciting and successful season in Head Coach Mark Richt’s first year. Here’s a look at what the Canes have coming up in the 2016 regular-season schedule.

FAMU, Sept. 3: This should be an easy first win for Richt, and it will allow the Canes to warm up and get

adjusted to the new regime in a real game for the first time. This contest should draw a larger home crowd interested in seeing how junior quarterback Brad Kaaya fairs in a new offense. Look for Miami to begin the season with a blowout win.

FAU, Sept. 10: Expect a similar outcome for game number two. FAU will certainly be a step up in competition and Miami did have a close call with them last season, but a home game with a rejuvenated team should prove to be too much for the Owls.

Appalachian State, Sept. 17: While at face value this game may not seem like anything to worry about, the Mountaineers should give Miami its first true test of the season. Appalachian State won their conference and a bowl game last year, and is known to thrive in the few opportunities they get against Power Five opponents. This will be a tough first road game, but Miami should be able to pull away late and come away with a victory.

Georgia Tech, Oct. 1: Georgia Tech is always a tricky game because of the triple-option offense that they run. Fortunately for Miami, a bye week will give the defense two weeks to prepare for the option attack and the

Canes should head into a rivalry game against FSU at 4-0.

Florida State, Oct. 8: As always, the matchup against FSU will be the biggest game on Miami’s regularseason schedule. Expect an electrified crowd and a close game against a top-five opponent. Unfortunately, the Canes still look to be one year away from getting the FSU monkey off their back. FSU will be loaded, as they come into the year returning 17 out of 22 starters while also adding the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class. Expect Kaaya and Miami to put up a great fight, but in the end expect to see FSU leave Sun Life Stadium with yet another win.

North Carolina, Oct. 15: The Tar Heels made it all the way to the ACC Championship game and ended the season as a top-10 team last year.

This year should look much different for them, as they will be in rebuilding mode after losing a ton of talent on offense. Look for the Canes to avenge last year’s blowout loss and get back on track with a home win against UNC. Virginia Tech, Oct. 20: A Thursday night game in Blacksburg, Virginia on a short week of practice usually spells trouble for opposing teams. This game will most likely be an exception

to that tendency, as the Hokies will also be rebuilding after the retirement of legendary coach Frank Beamer.

Brad Kaaya should put up big numbers and lead Miami to a victory in this one.

Notre Dame, Oct. 29: Another big game and top-10 matchup in a rivalry game for the Canes. While the Irish are losing 12 of 22 starters, Brian Kelly’s offense will still be electric.

They have two Heisman contenders to choose from at the quarterback position in Malik Zaire and DeShone Kizer, and will be quite a challenge for Miami’s defense. Combine that with possible freezing temperatures and the outlook becomes grim for Canes in this one.

Pittsburg, Nov. 5: Pitt hasn’t found much success in football since joining the ACC, and this year shouldn’t be much different. The Canes should be able to run away with this one as long as they can move past the previous week’s tough game against Notre Dame.

Virginia, Nov. 12: Virginia should look better than they have in previous years with a new head coach, but they are still a long way away from

competing in the ACC. This one’s an easy conference win for Miami.

NC State, Nov. 19: NC State is a team that looks ready to compete in the ACC. They have gotten a lot of production out of their offense over the last few seasons, and an experienced defense should keep them in most every game. If the Wolfpack stays in the game early, its crowd could get going and turn Raleigh, North Carolina into a raucous environment. This one could go either way.

Duke, Nov. 26: After two successful seasons for the Blue Devils, David Cutcliffe and company will be forced to rebuild in 2016. No miracle will be needed this time around.

That would bring the Hurricanes to 9-3, or possibly 10-2 if Miami can find a way to beat NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina. That game will possibly be the most important on the schedule, as it could make the difference in an ACC Championship game appearance. Either way, it should be a successful first season for Mark Richt and will hopefully set the foundation needed to get the Canes back where they belong at the top of college football.

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Dear V, Lately, I’ve noticed my boyfriend has been hiding his phone from me. He seems to always be texting someone, but he doesn’t tell me who it is. On Instagram, I noticed a girl commenting on all of his pictures. I’ve had an inkling that he’s been cheating for a while, so I asked him about it.

He told me he’s not cheating; he’s just “talking” to her.

This was upsetting – to me, cheating is cheating, no matter if it’s actual sex or only f lirting. His argument was that it wasn’t really cheating if all he was doing was f lirting. I’m the only girl he has sex with and the only girl he’s dating, so the little online conversations don’t matter.

I don’t know how to feel.

On one hand, I’m happy he’s not actually seeing anyone else, and I do believe him when he says he’s not. I can’t get mad that he has friends who are girls, either, and I’ll admit I sometimes hit on guys at parties for the thrill.

On the other hand, I don’t feel good about him f lirting with other girls. Doesn’t that mean he’s not completely interested in me?

Sincerely, Tired of Blurred Lines

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Dear Tired of Blurred Lines, First of all, if you hit on guys at parties, why are you mad your guy is talking to other girls?

That seems a bit hypocritical.

Anyway, though, all you two are doing is opening yourselves up to temptation. Think about it: when you and your guy first met each other, all you were doing was “talking,” too. Unless you’re in an open relationship, won’t these f lirtations eventually lead to one of you falling for someone else or cheating?

That’s not to say people in relationships can’t have friends of the opposite sex. Cutting your guy off from the women in his life will make you look obsessive and controlling. That said, there’s more going on here than just a friendship between a guy and a girl.

If he openly admitted to f lirting with other girls and so

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have you, maybe you’re not right for each other. It sounds like you’re both sticking around for the sake of being in a relationship, not because you’re actually in love with each other.

If you want to try to work things out, you’ll both have to cut off the f lirtationships. They’re toxic. However, if both of you are still hung up on getting attention from other people, that’s a clear sign it’s time to call it quits.

In a healthy relationship, people don’t go out seeking others’ attention. It’s time to either be loyal to each other or move on.

-V

Club meetings: Mondays from 7-10 p.m. with coach, International Master Alejandro Moreno.

Chess Club highlights: We host USCF chess tournaments on Saturdays about once a month and host other special events like Chess simuls. We also travel to tournaments throughout the state of Florida and attended the largest Intercollegiate chess tournament in the country: the 2015 Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championships.

To join, contact Michael Dembrow at m.dembrow@umiami.edu

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