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Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

SPIRIT MARCH In support of the women’s volleyball team, students marched from the Lakeside Patio to the Knight Sports Complex, singing cheers and getting pumped for the game. page 10

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O-CHEER Greek life and student organizations united to show off their spirit with song and dance on the Lakeside Patio Stage.

Kristi Townsend // Contributing Photographer

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KING AND QUEEN In this annual pageant, students compete for the Homecoming crown by showing off a wide range of talents, from songwriting to spoken-word poetry.

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Campus groups decked out the Spirit Tree with hand-crafted ornaments that represented their organizations in this decorating competition. page 9 DESIGN BY EMMA DEARDORFF

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OBITUARY

Third-year law student Kevin Sigurani dies

By William Riggin News Editor

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24-year-old University of Miami student died on Monday after being hit by a truck while skateboarding on Bird Road, according to police.

Kevin Sigurani, a third-year student in the law school, was riding his skateboard in the eastbound lane of Bird Road when a truck heading in the same direction hit

him. Coral Gables Police Department spokeswoman Kelly Denham said that Sigurani was wearing dark clothes at the time of the accident, which may have made him difficult to see. The driver stayed on the scene and administered aid before paramedics arrived and took Sigurani to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he died on Monday morning, according to Denham.

An investigation into the accident has been opened.

School of Law Dean Patricia D. White said in an email to faculty, staff and students of the law school that there had been an outpouring of support in response to the accident. “He was clearly a wonderfully caring and special person. We have been in close touch with his mother. Today, as befits Kevin’s generous spirit, several organ transplants are being done. His

heart and other organs will live on and bring life and hope to other people.”

White said that she anticipated a reception SIGURANI at the School of Law following a reception at St. Augustine Church on Miller Road, but that Sigurani’s mother was still working on making arrangements.

She added that Sigurani was from Miami and graduated from Florida International University before attending UM’s law school. He interned for Judge Ellen Venzer of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida this summer and was in the Children and Youth Law Clinic, according to Smith.

NEWS BRIEFS LGBT Canes and SpectrUM Reception LGBT students and alumni, members of UPride, faculty and staff will be having a reception on Thursday at the Rathskeller.

The meeting will connect LGBT students and alumni and inform attendees of developing

Friday Homecoming Events

support initiatives on campus. Attendees will receive light refreshments and a commemorative gift along with a tour of the UPride (formally known as SpectrUM) office in the Donna Shalala Student Center.

Homecoming will continue into the weekend with a block party on Merrick Drive from 6-8 p.m. on Friday night.

Members of the UM community can grab a bite before watching the Homecoming Parade on Merrick and Stanford Drive and can then watch the traditional Boat Burning Ceremony and Fireworks on Lake Osceola at 8:30 p.m.

Bryanʼs Cafe: Gender Identity UM Debate’s Bryan’s Cafe discussion continues at 7 p.m. on Monday on Nov. 9 in the Shalala Student Center Activities Room South. The topic of conversation will be gender identity. The event is open to the

public. Bryan’s Cafe was started as a platform to encourage students to engage in sometimes controversial discussions with people of different backgrounds and to learn from those encounters.

Counseling Center offers additional services

By Marcus Lim Staff Writer

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ew services include an online screening tool on the counseling center’s website, where users can take an anonymous mental health screening. This is a quick way to determine whether someone should be in contact with a mental health professional. To access the brief screening, visit mentalhealthscreening.org.

Another project highlighted is the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training that aims to teach others to recognize individuals who could potentially be a threat to themselves. The program will also teach users to recognize signs of suicidal thoughts within students and what steps the user can take to direct an individual for help.

The training can be done at the user’s ow n pace but is expected to be completed within one hour. After training, the user will receive a document certifying them as a trained QPR suicide prevention gatekeeper. Those interested can log on to http://www.qprtraining.com/ setup.php and use the UM organizational code, “UM.” “I encourage you all as student leaders to complete this so that you can recognize signs of distress among your peers,” Monteagudo said.

Monteagudo said that the UM Counseling Center is one of the few university centers in the US to record statistics on LGBT students, noting that about 15 percent of visiting patients identify as LGBT. He also noted that the most common reason for patients’ visit to the center was anxiety, at 29.8 percent. Depression was a second leading cause at 20.5 percent. The next highest reason was relationship problems, at 9 percent.

Monteagudo compared statistics gathered from other counseling centers and those from UM, which show that UM is below the national average of patients who report suicidal thoughts. The national average from 2013-14 of those who felt suicidal was 31 percent, whereas at UM it is 27 percent. However, in terms of wanting to harm others, the percentage for UM was 16 percent, which was above the national average of 11 percent.

He noted that one problem that the center could improve on was trying to get a student to see a counselor as quick as they could.

“We understand that there is a waiting time for students to be seen by a counselor and for that I apologize,” Monteagudo added. “We are working on that so that it will not be a thorn in the student’s side.”

If any students or faculty members feel that they need to talk to someone, Monteagudo said they can take comfort in the new 24/7 crisis line, an initiative by the counseling center to expand access to resources.

“I am excited about this project. If you feel like you need to talk to someone for whatever reason, call the number and you will be referred to a professional counselor. You can call at any time and talk to someone for whatever reason,” Monteagudo said.

The Counseling Center and its after-hours crisis help line can be reached at 305-284-5511.

NOTES

Senior Walk check-in is at 12:30 p.m. at the student gate in Sun Life Stadium.

A Student Government initiative to achieve a permanent solution for pedestrian safety will begin by having a neighborhood meeting with the residents around the university.

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Green Fair brings environmentally friendly opportunities

By Sophie Barros Staff Writer

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nergy & Conservation Organization (ECO) of Student Government held its annual Green Fair on Nov. 4. As its members walked past the Lakeside Patio, ECO brought a taste of its environmental initiatives to students around campus.

During the event, attendees had the opportunity to learn about recycling, make their own detergent and grocery bags and take a carbon footprint survey, which tracks students’ habits at UM and how they relate to their greenhouse gas emission. The results of the survey will be published in the spring.

“I hope everyone here learns that when they are recycling, everything they recycle has to be rinsed out and that food contamination will ruin an entire canister,” said Eva Muszynski, director of ECO’s Green Committee. “Oftentimes when people think that UM doesn’t recycle, it’s because the bag is actually contaminated because someone threw an entire cup of coffee into the trash can.”

The fair reflected ECO’s goal to educate the UM community about sustainability initiatives and small actions students can take on a daily basis to help the environment that surrounds them.

“The main takeaway is really just to learn how to be more environmentally conscious,” said Nika Hosseini, ECO chair. “We try to promote to students that they should think about things that are not necessarily related to their daily lives. Think about recycling, be an active student and learn more about your surroundings.”

Locations like the dining halls and the UM Bookstore have already started to take measures to introduce ecofriendly practices. UM Dining’s Imperfectly Delicious Produce program establishes a connection between farmers and the university to positively influence the food supply chain.

Krysta Samuel, manager of the Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall, used a small piece of imperfect broccoli to explain that the broccoli consumers buy in the grocery store is beautified after farmers clip off bits and pieces.

“What we did is we partnered up with the farmer and said, ‘Can we take those little bits of broccoli that you are going to put back into the ground and it will be a waste for you and a waste of water?’” Samuel said. “We purchase the broccoli and we bring them to our dining halls to feature them in our salad bars or in our Menutainment stations, which are set up every Wednesday. I don’t think people at UM realize the impact they are making by eating in our dining halls.”

The UM Bookstore has partnered with Renew Merchandising and will soon start to sell clothing made out of recycled plastic bottles. During the Green Fair, company

Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

GREEN MACHINE: At the Energy and Conservation Organization’s (ECO) annual Green Fair Wednesday afternoon, Cycler, the waste management recycling robot, encourages visitors to make sustainable life choices. representatives showcased the designs and gave away green and recycled tote bags.

“We take plastic bottles, put them through a process and make yarn out of them,” said Lorin Buckner, a representative for Renew Merchandising. “The UM bookstore has already ordered a number of products like short sleeve T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts and button downs. We’re just trying to help disseminate the message and many universities are now on board. Everyone talks about recycling, but the question is what happens after recycling.”

The Green Fair also gave ECO the opportunity to talk about the newly implemented solar panel system on top of the food court.

“I’m so excited about them,” Hosseini said. “Last year, ECO worked a lot to promote clean energy, and a big thing in Florida is, of course, solar panels. We do have them in the new music school building by Hecht-Stanford and we thought it would be amazing to put them in the food court because it is a central location. After a lot of proposals and time, a few days ago the last panels were finally installed.

Now we have a huge system in the food court that takes up all the solar energy and converts it into electricity, and it’s all pure clean energy. Hopefully we can extend it into other areas of campus.”

Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

SKIPPING FOR SUSTAINABILITY: Junior and ECO Chair Nika Hosseini jumps rope at the ECO Green Fair Wednesday afternoon.

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CAMPUS LIFE

CEO of PBS discusses nonprofit media

By David Ufberg Contributing News Writer

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he School of Communication’s Annual Conversation Series hosted the leader of a unique but wellknown media organization on Monday night.

The CEO and president of Public Broadcast Service (PBS) Paula Kerger, who runs a not-for-profit that expands media across platforms, visited the University of Miami to discuss the media industry in the digital age.

PBS is a unique television service provider in that it is a public, not-for-profit broadcasting service. Its revenue comes primarily from taxes and philanthropy, as opposed to private investments. Kerger embraces this as a reason to focus exclusively on satisfying the viewers.

“At the end of the day, the work that we do is really judged on the impact. We’re not delivering to a shareholder or a stockholder in any way,” Kerger said in an interview with student media. “We are in service to the American public.”

Kerger joined PBS in 2006 as its sixth president. She believes they have created a strong trust with the American public.

“That’s the thing I’m the proudest of … It really underscores the authenticity of the content that we produce and I think it enables us to actually do the kind of work we do, because people trust us,” she said. “They trust that we are going to get the story right ... and they trust that at the end of the day, what we are principally concerned about is serving the public, not selling to it.”

Shows such as “Sesame Street” and “Clifford the Big Red Dog” may come to mind when one thinks of PBS, but the station extends far beyond kids programming. As a matter of fact, they broadcast such a wide variety of content that about 80 percent of people watch them at some point, according to Kerger. This prevalence, along with content diversity, can be largely attributed to the number of platforms on which PBS is broadcast.

Kerger emphasized the importance of being broadcast over a number of platforms in attempt to reach new audiences.

“We are very focused in making sure that we are every place where viewers might expect to find content. So that means we are on television, AppleTV and Hulu, Netflix ... and we are also available in streaming video, so there’s an app for your tablet as well as your smartphone,” she said. “We go back to the time when we were on a channel that you

Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

FEMALE FORCE IN TELEVISION: CEO and president of Public Broadcast Service Paula Kerger visits UM to discuss the media industry Monday afternoon. physically had to get up and cross the room in order to change.”

Kerger also spoke about diversity in America and its congruence with diversity across media channels.

“We hear many languages and accents, and there’s definitely a place for many voices in public broadcasting,” she said. “We are interested in really reflecting the country.”

CAMPUS LIFE

Insider trading results in regrettable consequences

By Matthew Berkowitz Contributing News Writer

Roomy Khan visited the Storer Auditorium at the University of Miami School of Business to discuss the dangers of insider trading on Tuesday night.

Khan was born and educated in India, where she received degrees in physics and electrical engineering along with an MBA. She spoke about insider trading as someone who has been charged with the crime in the past.

Khan began the talk by going into the basics of hedge fund management. She discussed the various management positions in the average hedge fund and then shifted towards insider trading.

Khan described insider trading as information shared by a company towards a select group of investors rather than all of them. It is also information shared after the “quiet period” (three weeks before the end of the quarter) and information shared after the quarter end.

“You basically get a chance to buy ahead of others [investors],” Khan said. “Insider trading is a very insidious crime because

Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

BUSINESS ADVICE: Roomy Khan lectures business students about her experiences with insider trading and the dangers associated with it Tuesday evening in the Storer Auditorium. it doesn’t feel like a crime. You’re so focused on the end goal that you’re not thinking you’re breaking the law.”

Khan first broke the law in 1998 when she got in trouble with then-head of the Galleon Group, Raj Rajaratnam. Khan hit it off with Rajaratnam because she shared the same Punjabi heritage as Rajaratnam’s wife. She found herself so eager to earn a spot at his company that she faxed him Intel stock information.

“I was charged with wire fraud, but to be honest, I didn’t know I was breaking the law,” Khan said.

In 2007, Khan got caught trading insider information. She agreed to collaborate with the FBI agents who caught her in order to catch her boss Rajaratnam. “[Working with the FBI was the] most difficult experience I have encountered … it still has strains in my life. I don’t think something like this will ever end,” Khan said. “I tell people to Google me before socializing.”

Khan eventually was jailed despite her collaboration with FBI. Professor Steve Halbert, who teaches securities law in the business school, said that insider traders believe that they are invincible. “[Insider traders] believe they can enrich themselves without ramification. Insider trading increases, slightly, the gains, while reducing the losses,” he said.

Since being released in June 2014, Khan has been speaking about her experience. She discussed how easy it was to succumb to the temptation.

“In this case, there is no real victim. You’re not stealing from anybody,” she said. However, turning down any offer to trade from the inside is key. “Losing your job (based on bad performance) is not as bad as not being able to work ever again. I have so much education and nothing I can do with it.”

She addressed any future hedge fund workers with a warning.

“I’m a case of what not to do,” Khan said upon released from prison. “I don’t think I can ever recover.”

Khan said that her next step in life would be to teach, if only she could move on from this experience.

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Opinion EDITORIAL

Participation matters in Homecoming activities Described by some students as their favorite time of the year, Homecoming week has come around again. The Shalala Student Center has been made over with colorful signage, Homecoming banners are going up all around and the campus is being spruced up for visiting alumni.

However, despite the hustle and bustle of a jam-packed agenda, Homecoming activities remain on the fringe of many students’ attention.

A large part of this results from the fact that most Homecoming activities require students to participate as a part of

an organization. Events like Organized Cheer, the alma mater singing competition and the Homecoming parade encourage student organizations to step forward and showcase the best of their members.

While this sounds good in theory, for students outside of these few participating organizations, it is difficult to feel the Homecoming spirit. Homecoming involvement could be solicited through more widespread channels such as the residential college system or academic departments. Simply getting more students to talk about Homecoming participation can increase inclusivity.

In addition, smaller clubs and organizations should be able to pool together their resources to register for Homecoming activities. Traditionally, large organizations with more resources such as the Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos or the Association of Commuter Students have been most involved with Homecoming activities, even appointing Homecom-

ing chair positions to oversee participation throughout the week.

For the hundreds of smaller student organizations on campus like pre-professional organizations, service organizations and smaller cultural clubs, participating in these Homecoming activities alone may be too big of a commitment.

When the activities feature only a few visible student organizations on campus, unaffiliated students may not feel that these events are meant for them to enjoy.

Homecoming week is meant to celebrate our school, alumni and students.

Therefore, these many activities are only meaningful if they effectively energize the entire campus, not just a small portion of the student body.

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Support our team in stands on Saturday

W

hat a wild weekend that was, huh?

The Miami Hurricanes pulled off one of the greatest plays in college football history and the sports world exploded. For the first time in a long time, we were the center of national media attention.

Some might say the Canes were in it for the wrong reasons, but that’s just how we like it. As I saw Corn Elder streak down the sideline, I couldn’t help but think, “This is how it’s supposed to be.

Canes always fight to the end.” The U has always had a f lare for the dramatic and controversial. Truthfully, we wouldn’t want it any other way.

So here we are, post-national media explosion, firmly on the hunt for the ACC Coastal. Coming up, we have a bout against Virginia, a team that has given Miami trouble over the last few years.

With the ghost of Al Golden’s regime in the rearview mirror, coupled with the momentum and motivation garnered by this past weekend’s victory, our homecoming game couldn’t come at a better time.

A homecoming game is used to celebrate the players and coaches and all the hard work they’ve put into this season. It’s used to

commemorate those long summer days and those daily early morning practices. I call upon the students to rise up and show up in masses to the game this Saturday afternoon.

THE U HAS ALWAYS HAD A FLARE FOR THE DRAMATIC AND CONTROVERSIAL. Week in and week out, our football players pour out blood, sweat and tears for the U. It’s time we do the same for them. I challenge you all to stay for the whole game so we can “throw the fours up” alongside our classmates on the field. We need to show up for this team; they have certainly earned it.

Brandon Almeida is a junior majoring in international finance and marketing.

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ACADEMICS

Adrianne Babun-Chavarria is a junior majoring in biology and English.

By Adrianne BabunChavarria Contributing Columnist

Art of teaching What is the one thing that’s higher in demand at a university than a keg on game days? Anyone, anyone?

Does anyone know the factor that can make or break a student’s GPA and, consequently, his lifelong career dreams? Can anyone tell me the answer?

It’s safe to brand a teacher who raises more questions than answers as a nightmare case. My allusion to the overly inquisitive economics teacher from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off ” was meant to put into perspective just how relatively good Canes have it when it comes to the competency of their professors. After investing so much in tuition, it’s natural to expect our money’s worth in each class. As many will eventually find, this isn’t necessarily so. A casual visit to RateMyProfessors.com validates this.

The best teaching weapons in a professor’s academic arsenal consist of an inherent love of instruction and the natural capacity to connect with others. As is the case with other art forms, mastering the art of teaching doesn’t depend on one’s experience or academic degree.

Teaching is perhaps even more heavily judged than other art forms, mainly because professors are subject to the scrutiny of the toughest kind of critic out there: the irked student.

To provide a laundry list of qualities that make up a mythologized “ideal” teaching style is to request an impossible feat. Instead, I offer accounts of previous class experiences that have helped me to distinguish the good from the bad and the perfectly average professors.

Throughout an undergraduate career, one encounters a spectrum of teaching styles that run the gamut with regards to effectiveness.

A good professor is a godsend to come across. As another little optimistic fish in the big, competitive pond (pre-med track) at the University of Miami, I can attest to the high rates of enrollment in science courses and the negative effect this has on the quality of the classes.

Professors in the science departments and other large programs must revert to quick fixes in order to be able to cover the material while handling the masses (for example, by overusing PowerPoint and rushing through practice problems on the board). I had an enviable (if not elusive), article-worthy science class experience in a general chemistry course I took my first semester freshman year.

Classroom craft With his Doc Brown-like mannerisms aside, this professor’s quirky personality and obvious passion for the subject not only engaged students, but also nurtured within us an appreciation of chemistry. That is, until o-chem cruelly dashed our slim prospect of having a social life. I loved that he would spit out relevant fun facts whenever possible and then include them as bonus questions on tests.

Attending class spared you the necessity of having to trudge through a wordy Nivaldo Tro text that functioned better as a paperweight than anything else. The professor’s willingness to draw examples from his research and personal life allowed us to build a good rapport with him and establish an unintimidating discussion environment. In stark contrast to passive speeches that spoonfed information to be regurgitated later, these lectures felt like insightful, in-depth conversations. Participation was always encouraged. He also offered wacky, memorable examples to help demystify tough concepts. An analogy comparing jealous Hungarian in-laws to the delocalization of electrons still sticks in my memory.

I also think consistently cheery personalities are admired by most students. My professor for music theory and composition was no exception to this rule of thumb.

Her upbeat attitude motivated us to pay attention, regardless of the fact that the class corresponded with most people’s mid-morning crashes.

She invented interactive games, such as making us compete against other teams with soul fetch versions of contemporary songs. She clarified difficult concepts and remained patient with the less musically inclined kids.

This was no easy feat, considering our class consisted of an eclectic range of musical backgrounds: from tonedeaf newbies to snooty musical prodigies.

What really set this professor apart was her ability to translate material that could have been delivered in a dry and rote manner into something far more exciting.

With the solid foundation I gained in the beginner’s music theory, I became eager to explore more of the classes offered at Frost. Eventually, I earned so many credits that I decided to pursue a minor in music.

While it might be easy to liven up a class that is inherently creative, riveting a classroom can be more challenging in traditionally academic courses. The effective use of anecdotes have definitely made my experience in

such classes more rewarding, and my Shakespeare professor specialized in succinct, funny and pointed stories.

He also liked to riff with students during intervals of his spiel, doing a good job of keeping us tuned in. For example, on the first day, he struck us by providing a silly list of the only three reasons we were ever allowed to miss class: if we were feeling sick, if we had the prospect of making a ton of money somewhere else or if we were pursuing a great love affair.

His witty personality shined through everything he said. I enjoyed attending lectures and hearing him poke fun at current events or at himself. Furthermore, I observed him to be very understanding with regard to individual situations and f lexible regarding assignment deadlines. It was clear he sincerely cared about shaping us into better writers. He strongly suggested that everyone schedule appointments to go over essays on a one-on-one basis. This functioned as a nice contrast to other English professors who rush to return papers with useless, scrawled commentary. After this fantastic literature course, I became inspired to pick English as an additional major to biology.

Leaps of faith Take everything you read on RateMyProfessors.com with a grain of salt. Its practical uses are limited. Its comical ones, on the other hand, are various — the more scathing the review, the more amusing to be sure.

Yet, proceed with caution and be mindful of the fact that the ratings might not accurately ref lect reality. After all, it is mainly students who earn lower-thanexpected grades who make like social justice warriors on Tumblr and utilize this site as a platform for kvetching about anything and everything. I plead the case of the underdog and argue that all professors are humans. The occasional f luke is to be expected, while open-mindedness on the part of the student is key. A professor you might initially write off as a bore can end up impressing you by the end of the semester. So long as professors are equal parts instructive as they are erudite, the semester should be full of pleasant intellectual surprises.

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China needs smarter population policies

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ast Thursday, Chinese authorities announced changes to their infamous one-child policy, which has been in place for the past 35 years. Now, Chinese couples will be allowed to have two children without fees and penalties. The change is long overdue, as the policy was

By Annie Cappetta one of the biggest failures of any demoPolitical Columnist graphic policy in the world and has caused tremendous human suffering.

The policy was first created to boost economic growth and was also influenced by mid-20th century population bomb rhetoric that predicted that exponential population growth would cause resource shortages and economic strain. However, the one-child policy had a negligible benefit, if any, to China’s economy, according to a New Yorker interview with policy expert Mei Fong this week. Economists largely attribute China’s growth to investment strategies and entrepreneurship, not demographics.

On the contrary, egregious human rights violations have been carried out under its reign. Forced sterilizations, forced abortions

– both early and late term – infanticide and child confiscation occurred regularly. According to a Washington Post article on Oct. 30, official statistics reported that 6.7 million women in China were forced to have abortions under the one-child policy.

This new policy change comes as officials are starting to see how a demographic imbalance is affecting the Communist Party’s bottom line. China failed to meet “replacement rate reproduction,” meaning that each couple has two children who can “replace” them in the population when they pass away. This, along with China’s negative net migration rate, has resulted in a generation of young people who are vastly outnumbered by older generations.

The government can’t bring in enough tax revenue from the smaller working population to fund social and medical programs to support the larger aging population.

For single children, the burden of taking care of their parents falls solely upon their shoulders. Should an only child pass away prematurely or move away from home, the parents are left with no caretakers in their old age. There is even a term given to Chinese parents whose only child has died: “shidu.” This position comes with social stigma. There are an estimated one million “shidu” parents, and this number grows every year, according to the aforementioned New Yorker interview with Mei Fong.

The stress and uncertainty experienced by older generations is correlated with an unusually high rate of suicide in elderly Chinese people. According to a 2009 study in the journal Psychogeriatrics,

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“the over-65 age group has the highest rate of completed suicide, reaching 44.3-200 per 100,000, which is four to five times higher than the Chinese general population.”

Raising the official limit to two is a very small step, but a step nonetheless. China should repeal their direct family planning policies altogether and cleanse the government of its atrocious family planning enforcement branch.

Population dynamics are important to states, so I won’t argue against that. The predictable replacement rate reproduction of Scandinavian states is part of the reason those governments can provide such reliable social programs. But smarter policies should be enacted.

Educating women has been widely shown to dramatically lower birth rates. According to a seminal 1997 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, women who have attained a college education will have an average of only 1.6-2 children. More widespread education efforts for Chinese women, especially those living in rural areas, would have just as dramatic an effect on the birth rates, without any of the horrific side effects. Easier access to family planning resources could also help.

Chinese demographic policy needs to be smarter at its core, not simply relaxed in scope.

Annie Cappetta is a sophomore majoring in ecosystem science and policy and political science.

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Spirit Tree competition brings organizations together to show pride

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he annual Spirit Tree competition for Homecoming was held on Monday afternoon, pitting student organizations against each other to decorate the tree and to show their school spirit.

The organizations crafted an ornament representing themselves and adorned it on the lone Valencia orange tree on campus. They also performed short comedic skits that mocked the University of Miami’s upcoming opponents in the Homecoming game, the Virginia Cavaliers, as well as interpretative dances and speeches on why it’s great to be a Miami Hurricane.

The event was held at the small tree between the Bowman Foster Ashe Administration Building and the Oscar E. Dooley Memorial Building. Points will be allocated by judges of the competition and announced on Thursday during the alma mater finals at the Rock.

United Black Students (UBS) created an ornament that represented Virginia Key Beach due to its history as the only beach in Miami that black people were allowed to go to. They used blue se-

quins for the water, sand stuck to a styrofoam base and sticks to create beach chairs and a pier. To top it off, a lavender stick was used as a sign on the beach, scenting the ornament.

“It used to be a segregated beach and now it is no longer,” said Vinnet Douglas, historian of UBS who crafted the ornament. “For UBS we believe in diversity and openness, so the beach represents how much we have progressed since then.”

Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos (FEC) President Daniela Lorenzo performed a poem that represented the organization’s UM pride, and FEC member Sarah Betancourt performed an interpretive dance. “It doesn’t matter the color of your skin, Miami students greet each other with a grin, especially after a Miami win,” Lorenzo said in her poem.

The event honors the only orange tree located on campus, which represents the colors of the university. The tree’s history dates back to 1991 when it was planted

by William R. Butler, former university vice president and founder of the Butler Center for Volunteer Service & Leadership Development, after students prodded him about the lack of orange trees on campus.

“In 1991, several student leaders came to my office and said, ‘Dr. Butler, you keep talking about the fact that the university’s three colors are taken from the Valencia orange tree, but do you know there is not a single orange tree on our campus,’” Butler wrote in his book, “Embracing the World: The University of Miami from Cardboard College to International Acclaim.”

“Spirit Tree is a tradition that we do every year and we have every org make an ornament based on their beliefs,” said Elizabeth Bocanegra, Spirit Tree chair. “It brings all the organizations together and every organization has a different reason as to why they prfioritize Miami and why they came here.”

The judges will base their scores on the skit’s performance and inclusion of the Homecoming theme, its relevance to the organization presenting it, the visual appeal of the ornament and how well it hung on the spirit tree. The judges are Matt Barnes, assistant director of commuter student involvement, Sendi Colquitt, assistant director of Student Activities and Student Organizations (SASO) and Gail Cole-Avent, executive director for student life and assessment.

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Greek groups, UBS dominate O-Cheer, Homecoming race continues

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wo-time Homecoming champion Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos (FEC) made a strong case to defend its title. The group inched closer to a three-peat as Daniela Lorenzo and Jorge Gonzalez took home the crown for queen and prince respectively in Monday night’s Homecoming King and Queen pageant.

Twelve finalists for king, queen, prince and princess showcased their talents at the Shalala Student Center Grand Ballroom to compete for the four crowns. Donovan Thomas of the United Black Students took home the glory of Homecoming king and Olivia Watson of Alpha Delta Pi was named princess.

Six male and female students from their respective organizations competed against each other to get their organizations more points in the overall Homecoming competition. Each king contestant was first paired with a queen contestant to perform a “spirit skit” reflecting this year’s theme of “For My City.” The duos had to give a performance based on a pre-determined location and a tradition of the university given to them by the Homecoming Executive Committee (HEC).

Contestants also performed individually, rounding off the competition with a question and answer session where contestants had to pick questions out of a bucket about how much Miami means to them.

Lorenzo, who is also the president of FEC, was paired with Alex Besmer of Alpha Episolon Pi for their skit with Santa’s Enchanted Forest as the location and the school tradition of Alma Mater. Their comedic skit involved them as detectives of the university, trying to get back a piece of the university’s spirit – which were the lyrics of the alma mater – that was stolen by an angry duck that was not chosen as the mascot for the university.

Their performance had the audience laughing, but it was Lorenzo’s individual talent that captivated the audience most.

Dressed as Wednesday Addams with a black outfit and pigtails, the senior with over 10 years of experience in musical theatre performed a rendition of the song “Pulled” from “The Addams Family” musical.

“I’m a little overwhelmed but I’m really happy I won and got FEC the points. We take Homecoming very, very seriously,” Lorenzo said. “I really loved the musical, and this was a fun, quirky song to do, so that’s what I chose.”

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ACTING OUT: Jordana Herr and Jorge Gonzalez perform their skit for the King and Queen Pageant Monday evening in the Shalala Student Center Ballrooms. Gonzalez later took the crown for Homecoming Prince.

Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

CROWNING GLORY: Senior Daniela Lorenzo shows her excitement during the King and Queen Pageant Monday evening. Lorenzo was later named Homecoming Queen.

The prince and princess also sang their way to the crowns, with Mendez singing and playing “Take Me To Church” by Hozier on the guitar and Watson singing her own original song. But it was the king who took the spotlight.

Thomas did something that no other contestant did this year: recite a poem that he created.

It was titled “How Long” and dedicated to a girl.

The poem used powerful imagery, metaphors and allegories that revered the unnamed girl and conveyed powerful affections toward her.

“I already wrote a poem that is actually eight minutes long, but [HEC] told me I had to trim it down to two minutes,” Thomas said. “I wanted to sing it but I figured that a spoken-word performance would be more unique. I know there was a lot of talent out here so it feels good when you put your mind to something and achieve it.”

For the question and answer session, Thomas was asked what his favorite spot on campus is and why. He answered with the Rock, as it’s the heart of campus and a place for him to meet friends.

“Friendship is the biggest drive in college and this is the place where you are most likely to meet people and your friends,” Thomas answered. “I put my all in relationships with people and try to know as many people as I can. Just hanging out

on the Rock, you are most likely to run into new and old faces.”

While only four contestants were recognized with crowns, the other eight contestants gave a show to remember for the rowdy audience. All 12 contestants opened the show outfitted in tank tops doing a beach-themed dance to “Magalenha” by Sergio Mendes, “Feeling Myself” by Nicki Minaj featuring Beyonce, “Watch Me” by Silentó and “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony.

The only freshman contestant, Caroline Zimmerman of Hecht Residential College, performed on the djembe drum.

The competition was judged by Andrew Wiemer, director of the Butler Center Service and Leadership, Aysha Daniels, director of Orientation, Ann Olazabal, vice-dean of the School of Business and Andrew Porter, assistant professor of clinical at the School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Murals created by student organizations decorated the ballroom walls. Each organization created a painting inspired by the Wynwood Walls while incorporating the Homecoming theme. The artwork will be judged on Friday during the Hurricane Howl event.

“It was an amazing event that exceeded my expectations,” co-chair Danielle McIntosh said.

“This event brings our alumni back and keeps the spirit of the University of Miami alive with the numerous talent that the students have.”

he race for the Homecoming title intensified when Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) and Pi Kappa Phi (Pi Kapp) emerged as the winning duo of Homecoming Organized Cheer (O-Cheer)

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DECKED OUT: The Spirit Tree is decorated with Homecoming-themed ornaments made by various student organizations.

on Tuesday night, securing 115 points for their letters.

Their victory in the dance competition made them top contenders and put them head to head with the Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos (FEC) and United Black Students (UBS). The three groups have raked in the majority of the victories across all of the Homecoming events so far.

“We practiced four times a week for the past month and we are really happy to win it,” said Lauren Hutt, cochoreographer of ZTA-Pi Kapp O-Cheer. “Each dance takes us an hour to choreograph and there were five dances, but we try to make it fun and we had a great time.”

Aside from UBS in second place, Greek life continued their past success in the annual O-Cheer event. The Delta Gamma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon team took third place. In last year’s O-Cheer, the top three places all went to Greek teams.

For the event, 10 student organizations executed 10-minute performances on the UC Patio that incorporated a famous location and character of Miami assigned to them by the Homecoming Executive Committee.

“We wanted to incorporate the city of Miami and also give a campus vibe to it, so we picked spots where students always go to and we figured they would throw in an interesting story,” said Luis Mejia, co-chair of O-Cheer.

“They were great, the skits and dances were fantastic.”

Set against a backdrop that each organization created to artistically represent their assigned Miami loca-

Erum Kidwai // Staff Photographer

SCHOOL SYMBOL: Sebastian throws up the U during the Homecoming Spirit March Wednesday evening.

Evelyn Choi // Contributing Photographer

SPIRIT ON STAGE: Junior Oliver Redsten and sophomore Gabe Nahas act as Steve Madden and Sebastian the Ibis during Zeta Tau Alpha and Pi Kappa Phi’s skit at Organized Cheer Tuesday evening.

Evelyn Choi // Contributing Photographer

PUMPED-UP PERFORMANCE: Zeta Tau Alpha and Pi Kappa Phi take the stage during Homecoming’s Organized Cheer competition Tuesday evening.

tion and character, performances included a skit to a prerecorded voiceover and had many dance numbers where the organizations had to incorporate the Homecoming theme, For My City.

“We were numb in the beginning because it was unreal that this was finally happening. We waited so long for this to come,” said Samantha Ruben, the other co-chair of O-Cheer. “The campus flair that each team incorporated was done very well.”

Audiences even had the chance to see a cultural Filipino dance, Tinikling, performed by the Council of International Students and Organizations, who displayed their international pride when they waved their flags high for the final dance.

The winners, ZTA-Pi Kapp, had Little Havana as their location and Steve Madden as their famous person. Victoria Boylan wrote a unique script that parodied the Dr. Seuss Christmas story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

With all characters speaking in rhymes throughout the skit, the fictional Steve Madden kidnapped Sebastian in the hopes that Miami fans would lose their spirit.

However, the fans kept cheering, bemusing Madden and making him realize the error of his ways. He returned the mascot back to the Canes, who forgave him and accepted him as an alum.

“We were lucky that we were paired with Pi Kappa Phi; they are a great fraternity. They had twice the amount of boys who wanted to do it than we could actually take, so they had to hold their own auditions,” said Sadie Bennison, who helped create five dances for her team. “They are the best fraternity by far that we have ever worked with and we get along well very easily.”

Securing a victory in O-Cheer, ZTA-Pi Kapp could potentially be placed in the top three of Homecoming, particularly because they are a contestant in the Alma Mater finals on Thursday. If they achieve a placing, it would be the second time in three years that they have accomplished the feat. However, one of their opponents, UBS, is charging full speed ahead for the title.

UBS’s skit involved Jamie Foxx helping them track down a kidnapped Sebastian in Miracle Mile, earning them 100 points and second place. After UBS member Donovan Thomas was crowned Homecoming King in the pageant on Monday night, the club is on the rise.

“We are really coming out this year and have a strong chance in Homecoming this year,” said UBS Treasurer Braylond Rayvon Howard, one of the choreographers. “It’s good to place in O-Cheer. We didn’t place at all last year, so it’s a really big improvement for us.”

Their improvement came at the right time, with the two-time champions FEC giving them no break. While they didn’t place in O-Cheer, FEC finished first in the Opening Ceremonies, advanced to the finals of Alma Mater and had members crowned prince and queen in the Homecoming pageant.

There is still the inaugural edition of Storm Warning, a group walk to the volleyball game on Wednesday, Alma Mater finals on Thursday morning and the parade on Friday, so the race is not yet over.

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Former exercise physiology major discovers her passion in comedy

By Nadijah Campbell Staff Writer

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hile some students regret making mistakes, senior Morgan Roger’s change in majors eventually helped her realize her dreams of being a comedian and even creating her own sitcom.

After figuring out that her passion for television is her primary interest, Roger switched from studying exercise physiology to majoring in motion pictures. She then became a director and associate producer of UMTV’s “Off the Wire,” as well as a performer at Villain Theater, which focuses on improvisation-styled comedy.

When she switched majors, Roger was introduced to yet another one of her interests – comedy. Watching comedy films reminded her how much she loves putting smiles on people’s faces, she said.

“I’ve always loved making people laugh,” Roger said. “That’s always been something I enjoyed doing and it’s a gift also. To get a laugh from a room is one of my favorite things.”

Her involvement with the Villain Theater began after she performed at MicroTheater Miami – a downtown spot supporting the work of locals – alongside the artistic director, Jeff Quintana. Quintana encouraged her to continue in her path by taking classes at the theater. After finishing her beginners’ class she auditioned for the Performance Intensive class, which allowed her to gain more experience performing in front of audiences.

“At first it’s intimidating to get out there because it is improv,” she said. “We have no idea what’s going to happen, so I thought it was best to sit back, watch and learn, but Jeff throws us out there because that’s the only way we’ll get better.”

Each class consists of learning new improvisation formats. Once the concept is understood, the students then use it as a base for their comedy. The next step is to

Photo courtesy Jeff Quintana ON THE FLY: Morgan Roger performs with Oscar Diaz at the Villain Theater, where they both take improvisation classes. Roger was originally an exercise physiology major before switching to motion pictures. hold a conversation full of one liners and small jokes based on a suggested theme.

Through these classes, Roger has learned the importance of a team effort and full participation from everyone for a successful show, she said.

As for preparation for her acts, Roger doesn’t have any pre-performance rituals.

She doesn’t worry too much about messing up since she’s still learning the tools of the trade.

“It’s just like having a bad game in high school in basketball or something,” she said. “You learn from it, shake it off and say I’m coming back tomorrow to do some more. It’s not always perfect, but you have to get over it.”

Roger’s inspiration comes from comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, who she feels have the same comedic style as her own, and more importantly, are great people outside of their craft.

“I didn’t think that I had any chance or shot working in television or film and I didn’t think it existed,” Roger said. “The Tina Feys and the Amy Poehlers, they only got to be the Tina Feys and Amy Poehlers because they did it. So, I was just like, I’m going to do it.”

Despite the fact that a college education isn’t necessarily a prerequisite for entering the comedy field, Roger is happy that she is getting a degree.

“I’ve learned so much from it,” she said. “I don’t think I would’ve been able to realize that I wanted to be a comedian, and I don’t think that I would’ve been so confident going into that world.”

She hopes to one day create her own sitcom, and to do so she says she needs to know the ins and outs of television as well as comedy.

To catch Roger in the act, you can find her Saturday nights at Villain Theater located at 8325 N.E. Second Ave. in Miami.

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By Esther Ponce De Leon Staff Writer

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n Tuesday night, Cosford Cinema premiered the television pilot of a series created, written and produced by a group of University of Miami students and alumni. “Life on Mars” is witty and charming, and the show takes a down-to-earth concept and makes it out of this world.

Starring Jake Gilman, a University of Miami alumnus and co-creator of the show, “Life on Mars” follows David Mars, an unsuccessful and cynical screenwriter who still lives with his mother. After writing a disastrous show called “Melancholy Circus,” Mars encounters trouble with coming up with new ideas and pitching them to agents.

He forfeits the idea when his mother gets a dire diagnosis that her cancer treatments have not been effective and she refuses invasive surgery. Mars copes by writing a new screenplay, the titular “Life on Mars.”

“Life on Mars” began in January at the Ratskeller, according to executive producer and co-creator Andie Isaacs.

“I was working Monday, Wednesday [and] Friday and [Jake Gilman] was busy doing his writing, and we’d meet two times a week at the Rat and would go through ideas that we had,” she said.

Photo courtesy UM School of Communication STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jake Gilman, Alexa Prosniewski, Andie Isaacs and Lindsay Heisman present the screening of “Life on Mars” at Cosford Cinema Tuesday.

By April, they had a basic idea and decided they wanted to produce the pilot themselves. They added another producer, fellow Cane Alexa Prosniewski. Isaacs’s father, David Isaacs, who also attended UM and is an acclaimed producer and creative consultant, helped produce the pilot.

After writing 65 drafts, the University of Miami graduates had their script. The rewrites and long process of shooting and editing paid off at the premiere.

“They did a really great job. The production team did really well,”said senior Rachel Gibler, who attended the screening. “I was really impressed with the filming and the script and everything. It was really fun to watch.” She said she would watch another episode if they ever made more.

The pilot sets itself apart from most other television shows with its blend of humor and realism. It begins with Mars’s mother telling him that nursing homes have the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases, then she promptly does her hair and f lirts with the male nurse at her clinic. The humor can be both straightforward and subtle, like how Mars’s mother seems to have an obsession with Scrabble, which even appears in her mugs that have the same design as Scrabble letters.

The teamwork, Gilman says, is the main factor in the pilot’s success. “It’s been a fantastic experience working with such incredible people. The team has really done an amazing job on this,” he said.

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While there are no set short-term plans for “Life on Mars,” the series concept has plenty of promise. From the witty banter to the deep decisions that the main characters will have to face, “Life on Mars” has the potential to become a popular television show if it were to be picked up.

Photo courtesy Andie Isaacs ON SET: Students and alumni united in the production of the “Life on Mars” pilot.

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Hurricanes crush Golden Lions 91-40 in exhibition game

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he Hurricanes kicked off the 2015-16 season with an 83-53 win in an exhibition game over Nova Southeastern University (NSU) on Wednesday.

All five starters scored in double-figures for Miami, including redshirt junior forward Keyona Hayes, who missed all of last season with a right ankle injury yet clearly didn’t lose a step. Hayes scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds.

“I feel like I was ready right away,” Hayes said when asked about how she felt at the start of the game.

Redshirt senior guard Michelle Woods also had a strong outing with 14 points to go along with eight rebounds and four assists.

After starting the game with a 7-0 run, the Canes finished the first quarter up 228, doing an excellent job on defense forcing turnovers and difficult shots.

Despite a four-minute, 20-second scoring drought in the second quarter, the Canes took 36-18 lead into halftime.

Miami shot 47 percent from the floor, but had some ball control issues with eight turnovers through two quarters.

After a quick start coming out of the half by NSU

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CANES CRUSH IT: UM takes on Nova Southeastern at the BankUnited Center Wednesday evening. The Canes won 83-53.

that led to two 3-pointers, the Canes came back even stronger. Junior guard Jessica Thomas hit back-to-back fast break layups to ignite the Miami offense. Woods hit a three to extend the lead to 17 with 5:33 left in the third, but the majority of Miami’s points were coming inside.

The Canes broke the game open in the fourth quarter, leading by 20 plus points through the majority of the final period. Junior guard Adrienne Motley came alive, scoring eight of her 12 points in the quarter. The final score ended up showcasing the Canes’ largest lead of 30 points.

Miami shot 53 percent from the field to 31 percent for NSU. The Canes got 52 of their 83 total points in the paint.

“That’s why we’re different this year,” Head Coach Katie Meier said when asked if the points in the paint were a part of the game plan. “Now they did not have a player on their roster, I don’t believe, that was over six-foot tall, so it was an appointed part of the game plan.”

Woods was the leading scorer for the Canes, and senior guard Alexis Murphy led the Sharks in scoring with 12 points. Miami’s only real issue in this game was the 16 turnovers, but the team made up for it by scoring 26 points off NSU’s 21 turnovers.

Miami’s freshmen all had some bright spots in this game.

Freshman guard Laura Cornelius, who is one of the two players Miami recruited from the Netherlands, had an impactful all-around game, scoring seven points, pulling down seven rebounds and dishing out three assists.

The other Dutch recruit, freshman forward Emese Hof, showed off her talent as well, scoring eight points and grabbing four rebounds in just 17 minutes.

“They’re gonna be great,” Coach Meier said when asked what she thought of the two Dutch freshmen. “I mean, I think everybody knows that.”

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he Miami Hurricanes blew out the Dowling Golden Lions, a Division II opponent, 91-40 on Wednesday evening at the BankUnited Center.

The Canes got off to a strong start after pulling to an 18-3 lead five minutes into the game. The Golden Lions had a single spurt when they were able to score eight unanswered points to cut the Canes’ lead to 1811. Miami weathered the storm and regained momentum. The Canes ultimately broke open the floodgates and went on an 18-0 run, taking a 49-15 lead into the half.

The swarming Hurricanes’ defense was able to force 12 turnovers in the first half as well as to hold the Golden Lions scoreless in the final four minutes of the half. The Canes’ defense was solid without being too aggressive, as the Golden Lions did not attempt a free throw in the first half.

The Hurricanes’ dominance continued throughout the second half. The scoring remained balanced among both starters and reserves, and the defense remained stout. The Golden Lions were not able to score for the first four minutes of the second half. As the game got out of reach for the Golden Lions, the Canes rested their starters and the reserves played the final seven minutes of the game.

Redshirt senior guard Sheldon McClellan led all scorers with 18 points while redshirt junior forward Kamari Murphy recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench. This was Murphy’s first game with the Canes after transferring from Oklahoma State and sitting out the 2014-15 season. He is expected to be a key player in the Canes’ rotation.

Number of threes made by the men’s basketball team last season, tied for the 28th most in the country out of 351 teams.

“He adds a lot of energy and a lot of length on defense. He can do a lot on offense, he just brings a lot to the team,” McClellan said about Murphy.

Sophomore guard Ja’Quan Newton added an electrifying 13 points off the bench, including two threes and multiple coast-tocoast fastbreak finishes.

The Hurricanes dominated the Golden Lions in the paint, out-rebounding them 5529. Senior center Tonye Jekiri led the way with 10 rebounds in only 20 minutes of action.

Miami has three true freshmen on the roster and all of them scored their first career collegiate points on Wednesday night.

Freshman Anthony Lawrence Jr. recorded five points and five rebounds in 17 minutes of play.

“I thought Anthony Lawrence Jr. played well. He didn’t shoot well, but he did a lot of things well,” Head Coach Jim Larrañaga said.

The team had balanced playing time, as no single player recorded more than 22 minutes. “[We] got a lot of guys into the rotation, so I can evaluate them,” Larrañaga said.

The Canes’ first regular season game will be against University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Nov. 13 at the BankUnited Center.

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STAR TRANSFER: Redshirt junior Kamari Murphy (21) blocks a Dowling defender during Wednesday’s game at the Bank United Center.

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Miami hopes to avoid trap game against Virginia

By Austin Sapin Staff Writer

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et’s say it now: there is no way last week’s victory can be topped. None.

For the resurgent Miami Hurricanes looking to climb back into the ACC Coastal race, that’s just fine.

Despite it being just one game, “The Return,” the “Miami Miracle,” whatever you choose to call it, has the Hurricanes riding a high that they have not experienced for years. It’s time to get back to business though, as the University of Virginia Cavaliers are heading to Sun Life Stadium this Homecoming weekend.

The Cavaliers bring a 3-5 record into Saturday’s matchup, but that may be a bit misleading considering their difficult schedule thus far. All five of Virginia’s losses have been against teams with at least six wins already,

Photo courtesy Ben McKeown

SAVIOR STARTER: Redshirt freshman Malik Rosier (12) prepares to throw in his first career start against Duke last Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. and besides the loss to Boise State, every game has been competitive to the end.

With that said and with all the talk of last week’s game still buzzing around Coral Gables, the Hurricanes

(5-3, 2-2) could risk falling into the vaunted “trap game.”

The Canes could be unwittingly looking ahead past the Cavaliers to a vital Coastal matchup at North Carolina that looms next week.

Luckily for Larry Scott’s team, starting quarterback Brad Kaaya returned to practice earlier this week and has a chance to play on Saturday. If he doesn’t, the Canes will hope that Malik Rosier is ready to go despite an undisclosed injury that kept him overnight in a Durham hospital after last week’s victory.

Both quarterbacks are listed as questionable, but if neither can play against Virginia, redshirt sophomore Vincent Testaverde will get the call.

No matter who the Hurricanes have under center Saturday, don’t be surprised to see Miami light up the scoreboard. Virginia has given up 33 points a game so far this season, which ranks them 98th out of 128 teams in the country. With a Miami team that averages 29 points a game including a goose egg against Clemson, it could be a long day for the Virginia defense.

The remarkable thing for this Hurricanes team is the fact that through all of the ups and downs, they still have a shot at winning the Coastal. Even if it took a miracle to keep that hope alive, the Hurricanes still have a chance at achieving their main goal for the season.

The Canes don’t need a miracle to happen this Saturday, they just need a win.

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Canes defeat Seminoles 3-1 in crucial ACC matchup

By Rachel Cox-Rosen Assistant Sports Editor

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he Hurricanes defeated the No. 17 Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles 3-1 on Wednesday. It was the team’s second meeting with FSU after they lost to the Seminoles 3-2 in September.

“We’re both a little different teams and it was nice to play at home,” Head Coach Jose Gandara said. “I think we were a little more consistent this time around.”

It was a monster match for several Miami hitters. Senior outside hitter Taylor Scott finished with 20 kills, sophomore outside hitter Olga Strantzali with 16 and redshirt junior outside hitter Kelsie Groot with 15. The crowd at this match far outnumbered any previous crowd at home this season.

“It was awesome because in Greece we don’t have these crowds, so it was weird for me, but I love it,” Strantzali said, a native of Greece.

The Canes started off slowly in the first set, losing 25-20. In game two, the team was down 17-12 at one point before getting its groove back and winning 25-23. Game three was the defining moment in the match when Scott helped to rally the team to a 28-26 win with four kills late after they fell behind in the beginning. In the final game, the Canes dominated 25-14, with more kills from Scott and clutch serving from Strantzali.

“I knew that my team needed me and I just hit my shot. I trusted that my teammates were going to be behind to cover if I got blocked, so I had all the confidence going up,” Scott said when asked about the pivotal kills she got in the third set.

Florida State is one of the toughest offensive and blocking teams in the nation, but senior libero Kalysta White was ready for the challenge.

“In practice this week we’ve been really emphasizing covering our hitters, so that was my goal this game,” White said.

The team faces division rival Virginia at 7 p.m. Friday at the Knight Sports Complex.

Gandara is confident that the team will secure another conference win. “I expect good things for this weekend,” he said.

Gian Piero // Contributing Photographer

HURRICANE HUDDLE: The volleyball team rallies together during the game against Florida State University Wednesday evening at the Knights Sports Complex.

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November 5 - November 8, 2015

COMMENTARY

More aggressive Sheldon McClellan will benefit Hurricanes

By Rachel Cox-Rosen Assistant Sports Editor

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Nick Gangemi // Editor-in-Chief

MID-AIR MOMENT: Redshirt senior Schelden McClellan (10) jumps for the shot during Wednesday’s exhibition game against Dowling.

heldon McClellan has a lot to prove this season.

The redshirt senior shooting guard is a solid player with a 44-inch vertical leap, 48 percent field goal percentage from the field and lockdown ability on defense. The main concerns with McClellan’s game are not technical, but rather are challenges that could be overcome with a change in mindset. There are the issues of inconsistency and the fact that he does not always make the most of his opportunities.

“I like driving to the basket. I think I’m unguardable going right to left,” McClellan said. “I do a lot of things well, so I just need to be more aggressive.”

While impressive, his statistics could be better if he played to his full potential. McClellan should look to improve on his deep shots; he was 36 percent on three-point shots last season. He led the team in scoring with an average of 14.5 points per game. This is a high number, but could be greater for somebody as talented as McClellan.

The Houston native is easily capable of upping his scoring numbers if he takes charge in every game. Previously, McClellan often let others like guards James Palmer and Davon Reed share the load in games.

“Coach [Larrañaga] wants me to be the leading scorer,” McClellan said. “He wants me to take some more shots, so I got to pick and choose my spots on the floor.”

Establishing himself as a leader on the court will set McClellan up for success. Redshirt senior point guard Angel Rodriguez has already said he will not being taking up as big of a leadership role as he has in the past. This is a great opportunity for McClellan to step up and fill the void left by Rodriguez.

Like the rest of the team, McClellan believes the Canes are headed for great things this season.

“We have a lot of talented guys on offense,” McClellan said. “If we have the whole team [stay healthy], I think we can be No. 1 in the country.”

COMMENTARY

Michelle Woods brings talent, experience to Canes

By Cody Brown Contributing Sports Writer

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ichelle Woods wants to end her collegiate career on a high note this season. The redshirt senior will be turned to for her leadership and experience this year more than ever.

Woods will seek to build on a strong season last year, when she was second on the team in assists, free throws made and free throws attempted. One of her greatest assets is her ability to involve her teammates. Woods’s ability to penetrate, to draw defenders and to find open teammates provides opportunities for the whole offense.

The Naples, Florida native has great offensive skills from both inside and outside.

She has a knack for getting to the rim and drawing fouls, as she was able to rack up a good portion of her 8.5 points per game from the charity stripe. However, Woods can also connect from beyond the threepoint arc. She was third on the team for three-pointers with 36 last year, while posting a respectable 32.5 field goal percentage from deep.

Woods is also talented on the defensive end of the court. Her quick hands resulted in 31 steals last year. This culminated in a milestone game against Iowa during the second round of the NCAA Tournament. She recorded three steals in that matchup, which is good enough for ninth most in an NCAA Tournament game in the history of Miami basketball.

After being forced to sit out the 2013-14 season due to a chest injury, Woods came back strong last year and proved that durability and toughness were trademarks of her game. She played in all 33 games and averaged about 26 minutes in those contests.

This will certainly not change in the upcoming season, as the Canes will need her experience and skills on the court.

Woods will be an important piece of the puzzle for Miami this year. If she continues to contribute both offensively and defensively successfully for the Canes, they can expect another NCAA Tournament berth.

Giancarlo Falconi // Assistant Photo Editor

SEASONED PLAYER: Michelle Woods (10) drives past a Nova Southeastern University defender Wednesday afternoon at the Bank United Center.

November 5 - November 8, 2015

Dear V, I’m having trouble getting over a bad breakup. It’s been about five months, but it still burns like it happened yesterday. I’m not sure why this breakup has been so hard on me in particular. I think I might have actually loved this guy for the first time, while my past breakups were just f lings.

I’ve tried everything. I got new hobbies like joining the

swim team and photography club. I tried getting in some “me time” and went to the spa, getting my hair and nails done.

I even tried letting my middle school angst out on paper and wrote some poetry about it.

So far, nothing has gotten my mind off of this guy. This is getting ridiculous – I need to stop obsessing over something I can’t change and get my feet back into the water again. What else can I do to try to get past this?

Sincerely, Boo Hoo Betty

Dear Betty, Breakin’ up is hard to do.

What’s even harder is what comes afterward – all the tears, frustration and anger you hadn’t

THE MIAMI HURRICANE prepared yourself for. Part of the reason breakups are difficult to get over is because there’s always something left unsaid. No matter how much you talk something out, something else will always pop in your head later, but it’s too late to go back and say what you wish you had.

Sometimes you have to come to grips with the fact that not every situation can be as perfect as you plan it out to be in your head. People don’t always follow the script you’ve rehearsed – so you have to improv on the spot, and it gets messy.

No matter how much you love someone, sometimes it’s best for both of you to move on. So I suggest you keep trying to do so, unless you’re certain that this guy is your soulmate – and given that it’s college, he’s probably not.

Keep your train a-truckin’.

Don’t stop trying hobbies and new activities. Those can be fun whether you’re trying to get your mind off of something or not. Hey,

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you might sneak a selfie with a cutie in the photography club, or dive right into something new with a guy on the swim team.

However, don’t put yourself under someone to get over someone else. That old phrase just doesn’t work in real life – especially not when your bond was deeper than just between what’s in your pants.

Instead, take things slow. Focus on your own life and interests, and if a guy happens to pop into the picture, then so be it. But hey, Beyoncé knows as well as anyone, there’s nothing wrong with being one of the “Single Ladies,” either.

Don’t lose hope, but “do you” for a while and focus on being your own significant other.

-V

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THE MIAMI HURRICANE

November 5 - November 8, 2015

Thursday, November 5 • 8pm BankUnited Center The Biggest show of the year is here! HP Concerts proudly presents T-Pain and Waka Flocka Flame, with special guest Eche Palante, at this year’s Homecoming Concert! Doors open at 7pm.

Make sure to arrive early in order to join the party on the floor!

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HP Homecoming Concert ft. T-Pain & Waka Flocka Flame

miami.edu/calendar Thursday, November 5

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Sunday, November 8

Homecoming Alma Mater Finals 10:45am • UC Rock Come show your support today for your favorite team as they sing for their city!

During the Alma Mater Finals, organizations perform the original Alma Mater and a remix of popular songs to showcase their organization and spirit for the U

Homecoming Gourmet Food Truck Night 6:00pm • Stanford Cirle Come out to Stanford circle on Thursday at 6pm to the annual Homecoming Gourmet Food Truck Night where students, faculty, staff, and alumni can enjoy food from various cultures from around the South Florida area.

Football vs. Virginia (Senior Walk) 3:00pm • SunLife Stadium Come celebrate Homecoming and Military Appreciation Day at SunLife Stadium as Miami Hosts the Virginia Cavaliers in another ACC Coastal Matchup at 3:00pm. In addition, players will be wearing the new Military Appreciation Primeknit uniforms.

Senior Walk will also be taking place this Saturday. Check-in for seniors will begin at 12:30pm at the Student Entrance Gate.

Cosford Cinema Presents: LOVE in 3D 10:30pm • Cosfird Cinema

HP Patio Jams ft. Micah 12:15pm • Lakeside Stage and Patio Come out to the patio on Thursday at 12:15 to hear live music from Micah! Free snocones and coffee will be available while you jam out to the tunes. See you there!

Game Day Sign Contest 1:00pm • UM Bookstore Join the UM Bookstore and Category 5 from 1pm-3pm to coin and create your best #ItsAllAboutTheU Game Day Sign, then post and tag your masterpieces by November 9th using #WinWithWestcott for your chance to win a $550 UM Bookstore gift card.

Homecoming Parade: Ride For My City 6:00pm • Stanford Dr, Merrick Dr & Walsh Ave Head on over to Merrick Drive on Nov 6 at 7 p.m. to see organizations from all over campus participate in this year’s Parade!

The floats represent will be representing Miami through the decades.

Homecoming Block Party 6:00pm Stanford Dr, Merrick Dr Experience one of the greatest traditions at “The U”—Hurricane Howl! There will be rides, a selfie photo booth, and so much more! It all leads up to an awesome firework show and the annual boat burning!

GAMMA Game Day 3:30pm • Lakeside Patio GAMMA, Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol, will be hosting games on the patio to educate students on how much alcohol they consume while playing drinking games. No games will contain actual alcohol during this event.

Tuesday, November 10 Extreme Daytime 12:00pm • Lakeside Patio Now you’re in the midst of midterms and exams you want to live a little?l Come out to the Foote Green and be entertained with Daytime Programming’s EXTREME Daytime Event! There’s going to be a Rock Cimbing Wall, a WIPEOUT, and an Inflatable Obstacle Course!

While you’re at it, enjoy some FREE Whip N’ Dip! See you there!!!

Canes Summit for Leadership, Diversity, and Social Change Friday, November 13th • 6pm Shalala Student Center Canes Summit is a two-day leadership conference for UM students hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Butler Center for Service and Leadership. ‘Canes Summit participants will be equipped with strategies for success, lessons on leadership, practical skills and an appreciation of diversity in a global society.

Please submit your information at least two weeks in advance to STUDENT-ACTIVITIES@MIAMI.EDU.

Next week...

HP CaneStage Presents: 13! The Muscial November 12, 13, 14, & 15 • SC, West Ballroom CaneStage Theatre Company and Hurricane Productions present 13! the Musical!

Following a move from New York City to small-town Indiana, young Evan Goldman grapples with his parents’ divorce, prepares for his impending Bar Mitzvah, and navigates the complicated social circles of a new school.

HP CAC Presents: American Ultra 9:30pm • Cosford Cinema The Cinematic Arts Commission Proudly Presents: American Ultra. A stoner who is in fact a government agent - is marked as a liability and targeted for extermination. But he’s too well-trained and too high for them to handle.

Admission is free with your Cane Card.

Monday, November 9