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October 4 - 7, 2007 THE HURRICANE NEWS 1 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 2 pagetwo information you need what’s going on? newsbriefs OCT TODAY Patio Jams will feature Cleaveland UMNEWS 4 Jones, whose music is an eclectic mix of Brazilian beats, New Orleans Research looks into med school admissions, weight of entrance exams funk and Caribbean reggae, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the UC Patio. BY JENNIFER SAFSTROM ation Operations for Princeton Review, said that to look toward various organizations, both on CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER GPA and MCAT scores are important but other and off campus, for extra advice on applying and The Muslim Students of UM (MSUM) factors infl uence admission offi cers as well. preparing for medical school. will host the nationally sponsored Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions re- “Med schools will begin to look at other “The Alpha Epsilon Delta, the pre-med Fast-A-Thon, which encourages cently surveyed admissions offi cers at 83 of the things if you have not-so-perfect MCAT scores honor society on campus, is a rigorous club that non-Muslims to fast for one day. For country’s top medical schools, including Harvard, and an outstanding GPA, depending on their cri- you have to strive to enter, and is devoted to each non-Muslim who participates, Yale and Temple University, on a wide variety of teria and how far below you are falling,” Harrison helping its members fi nd research opportunities local businesses will pledge $1. All topics. They ranged from key admissions factors said. “However, those are the two big things they and prepare for their exams,” said Jorge Feria, a proceeds will go to a local charity. to future diffi culties applicants may face. look for.” freshman interested in pursuing neuroscience. This event will take place at the UC Matt Fidler, MCAT program manager for For pre-med students, Fidler said one of Also, the Toppel Career Center hosts a series Patio from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Kaplan, said one of the survey’s key fi ndings is the top concerns is the study’s fi nding that “a of lectures on various careers, including one on that “about 77 percent of med schools determine combined total of 84 percent [of admission offi - “How to Apply to Graduate School,” which will OCT FRIDAY GPA or MCAT is the most important factors for cers] said it was more diffi cult to get into medical take place on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. The Department of Philosophy will admission.” school now than fi ve years ago.” Kaplan and Princeton Review both offer host guest lecturer Roy Sorensen, Of those schools, 34 percent placed MCAT This is disconcerting, Fidler noted, because MCAT practice tests. Visit www.kaptest.com and 5 professor of philosophy at Dart- scores as the number one factor, while 39 percent there are 17,000-18,000 medical seats available www.princetonreview.com for more information. mouth College. His lecture “Math- named GPA as the most signifi cant component of on average, while 40,000-45,000 students apply ematical Coincidences” is scheduled a candidate’s profi le. for those seats every year. Jenny Safstrom may be contacted at from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Learn- Emily Harrison, assistant director of Gradu- Given this new research, students may need [email protected]. ing Center, room 140. OCT SATURDAY ETC “Be the Change: National Gandhi . 6 Day of Service” will meet today at UM’s United Way Campaign will host “Taste of UM” on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Miller School Wellness Center, room C. UM-approved cater- the UC Rock at 8 a.m. and will run ing vendors will provide a variety of free food samples ranging from pasta to paella. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. through 2 p.m. Contact UMGandhi- [email protected] with your name, e-mail address, phone number and T-shirt size to volunteer. CLARIFICATION OCT SUNDAY Cosford is screening “Casting The UM news brief on page 2 of the Oct. 1 issue incorrectly stated that the GOP debate will take place Dec. 9. The university and Univision are aiming for 7 About,” a feature documentary that that date, though nothing is defi nite until the candidates accept the invitation from Univision. allows the viewer to sit in the fi lm- maker’s seat and see and hear the casting experience, from 7 to 9 p.m. OCT MONDAY Pick up a the latest copy of The ON THE COVER Miami Hurricane newspaper, or visit 8 TheMiamiHurricane.com. Social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace are now joined by College.com, a site that requires a “.edu” e-mail address for students to register. Cover designed by Shayna Blumenthal

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College.com faces off against Facebook, MySpace New social site provides alternate networking opportunities

BY ANALISA HARANGOZO CONTRIBUTING STAFF WRITER

A rising senior applies for a job at Morgan Stanley but does not qualify for a second round of interviews. The student was relaxed, enthusiastic and confident during the interview, but the company later searched Facebook to find incriminating pictures of the student drinking and party- ing. The university reminds students annu- ally that Web sites such as Facebook and MySpace may be seen by potential employ- ers. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ, ILLUSTRATION BY SHAYNA BLUMENTHAL // Hurricane Staff Though Facebook allows users to set NEW KID ON THE BLOCK: College.com presents itself as an alternative to Facebook and MySpace with more privacy privacy levels and control who can see their restrictions and virtual classes. profile, a new Web site called College.com —which expanded to the University of Mi- Sept. 5 for College.com members at FSU, ami Monday—offers students privacy from the first school to reach the 1,000 members outside sources by only allowing users with goal. college e-mail aliases to gain access. “Facebook is no longer for college stu- One of the site’s goals is to have its us- dents,” Kim Allan, an FSU junior, said. college.com v. facebook ers “not worry about employers and parents “Having your information listed on Face- invading their privacy,” said Sam Marks, book is like leaving an open copy of your marketing manager for College.com. personal diary for everyone to read. Even- •College.com gets 40,000 hits every • An estimated 200,000 new people Alicia Rodriguez, associate director of tually the wrong person is going to see that day (Daily Kansan statistics). sign up for Facebook each day. career and development at the Toppel Ca- information.” reer Center, said the type of job a person Though Facebook and MySpace of- •College.com has a unique alarm • This year, Facebook is expected to applies for will determine whether an em- fer quirky applications like writing graffiti, clock feature. Students can enter post a profi t of about $30 million. ployer investigates online profiles. purchasing gifts for friends and decorating their cell phone numbers and a By 2008, the projected profi t is $70 “The social sites are a great network- the page itself, College.com offers students computer will call their phones at a million. ing tool, but they have to be used in the ap- one thing Facebook doesn’t offer: virtual designated time for a wake up call. • Facebook could garner $6 billion in propriate manner,” she said. Rodriguez also classes. Members are able to create notes said some employers use social networking and flashcards for a class or view professor •Greek organizations can register revenue by 2016 sites as a screening tool; others do not use information, including ratings and reviews. their chapters so students • PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel, a the Internet to check employees. Additional features include classifieds, en- interested in rushing can browse Facebook board member and its Unlike Facebook and MySpace, which tertainment reviews, Greek life and sports through the registered fraternities fi rst investor ($500,000), recently are open to any Internet user, College.com event updates tailored to specific campuses and sororities. suggested the company is worth as requires users to have a college e-mail ad- are still being planned. dress ending with ‘.edu’, which are only “I really like how the site revolves •Members can also assign much as $10 billion. used by college and universities. around each user’s college,” Ben Tow, a grades to professors, similar to • Social networks are used by two- “We don’t want to be compared to sophomore, said. “It’s handy to have pro- ratemyprofessor.com. thirds of the estimated 220 million Facebook,” Marks said. “Facebook, like fessor ratings and game dates all rolled into •Users can see the current weather online users in the US. MySpace, wants to be everything to everyone one site. I’d take full advantage of it.” and temperature along with a fi ve- • There are more than 4,000 where[as] we, as our name states, want to Though College.com may appeal to be everything for the college student.” some, other students are staying loyal to the day forecast. applications on Facebook, such as College.com was created by two grad- nearly 4-year-old Facebook. •The “Daily Doink” offers a variety writing superlatives about your uates from the University of and “I’m currently happy with Facebook of information users can choose buddies or giving them a virtual two former employees from Florida State because it seems to be the most recognized to read about, such as celebrity poke. University. The Web site is being promoted social network by a lot of college students,” through word-of-mouth and through pro- Mike Schutrum, a sophomore, said. “Until gossip. motions, such as contests and campus road College.com is properly promoted, then Fa- trips for schools that reach 1,000 users. The cebook will remain most popular.” Compiled by Kelly Herson and Analisa Compiled by Kelly Herson from USAToday.com. site attracts about six new schools each Harangozo. week. Analisa Harangozo may be contacted at Web site creators hosted a party on [email protected].

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The Rock donates largest gift from a former athlete

BY BLAIR ers walks through the door into the BRETTSCHNEIDER locker room, they will be reminded CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER of what UM has meant to Dwayne and Dany and reinforce their com- University of Miami alumnus mitment to the Hurricane family,” and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Shannon said. Johnson and wife Dany Garcia The money will fund updated Johnson donated $1 million on technology and renovations in foot- Oct. 2 to the Football Facilities ball facilities including the locker Renovation Fund. room, coaches’ offices, team meet- Johnson, former defensive ing rooms and conference rooms. lineman for the football team from In return for the donation, the 1991 to 1994, and Garcia John- football locker room will be named son, former member of the rowing the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson team, donated the largest gift that Locker Room. the university has received from a The Football Facilities Reno- former student. TANYA THOMPSON // Hurricane Staff vation Fund is part of the Sprint Johnson described the contri- ROCK THE HOUSE: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and wife for Hurricane Athletics Campaign, bution as “an unrestricted gift” for Dany Garcia Johnson, alongside Coach Randy Shannon and an initiative to raise at least $70 Coach Randy Shannon to use how President Donna E. Shalala, present the athletic department million over the next three years with a $1 million donation. he sees fit. for the UM athletic department. “We believe in President Sha- lala, in everything she has done Shannon,” Johnson said. of the finest student athletes” to at- Blair Brettschneider may be con- and will continue to do for the Coach Shannon called both tend UM. tacted at b.brettschneider@umiami. University of Miami, and in Coach Johnson and Garcia Johnson “two “Every time one of our play- edu. We don’t Superman no mo’

BY ALEXANDER PEARCE Bowl!” Facebook group, believe CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER the song is harmless and inspired enthusiasm and school spirit at the As soon as the first few steel games. drum notes of Soulja Boy’s song “It really got the crowd into “Crank Dat” were played at last the game,” said Alexander Hamil- Saturday’s football game, students ton, a freshman and member of the were out of their seats and putting Facebook group. up the U, waiting for Sebastian to start doing his dance. Alexander Pearce may be contact- Students were surprised to ed at [email protected]. hear a cleaner, Miami Hurricanes remix played instead of Soulja Boy’s chart-topping song, which Excerpted lyrics reclaimed Billboard’s top spot last Thursday. from original version Immediately after the game, rumors spread among students that of “Crank Dat” the song was banned after a parent complained about the song’s use of Soulja Boy off in this ho the word “ho.” Watch me lean and watch me rock Mark Pray, assistant athletic Superman dat ho director for communications, said Then watch me crank dat robocop he had not heard anything about a Super fresh, now watch me jock parent complaint, and that the uni- versity decided to change the lyrics Jocking on them haters man for other reasons. When I do dat Soulja Boy “We thought it would be nice I lean to the left and crank dat thang to have a UM version so we went to Soulja Boy off in this ho 99 Jamz and they produced a UM Watch me crank it version,” Pray said. “We haven’t Watch me roll ruled out playing the other version Watch me crank dat Soulja Boy in the future.” Then Superman dat ho Now watch me yuuuah Still, some students, such as BRENDAN MCDERMOTT // Hurricane Staff (Crank dat Soulja Boy) the 183 members of the “Bring BREAKIN’ IT DOWN: Sebastian does the Soulja Boy dance in Back the Soulja Boy at the Orange the west end zone of the Orange Bowl.

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UM gets an ‘F’ on sex ed report card for sexual awareness program

BY CHELSEA ISAACS ual Awareness Program. Sperling added that sexual CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER According to Sperling’s Best- health resources should be well- Places, a Separate Sexual Aware- displayed on the university’s web- Umbrellas aren’t the only ness Program is not required of site because that’s where he be- form of protection necessary for colleges, but should exist because lieves students usually go to get students during the rainy season at it has been proven to encour- their sexual health information. the University of Miami. age sexual safety and health. The When asked about the disap- On this hot and sweaty col- program is expected to attain this pointing grade in this category, lege campus, the common attitude goal by raising awareness of sex- Howard Anapol, director of the of working hard and partying ual health issues and concerns by Health Center, said that similar harder may entail activity of the including outreach programs, lec- programs are offered on campus sexual sort. tures or events promoting sexual by Ashley Falcon, assistant direc- So, when the going gets rough, health to students. It also should tor of the Wellness Center. Fal- PHOTO ILLUSTRATION SHAYNA BLUMENTHAL Miami students may not have the be independently operated from con speaks about sexual health at resources needed to learn about the college’s health clinic. orientation and throughout the safe and responsible sex. Accord- UM failed this category en- academic year at sessions for stu- ing to a recent report, the universi- tirely, placing UM at number 50 dent organizations or by private Condoms,Condoms Diseases and Sex Facts ty does not provide students with a out of the 139 colleges and univer- appointment. certain type of program that deals sities ranked. Still, Anapol admits UM’s Oh my! with sexual health and safety. Bert Sperling, president of Separate Sexual Health Awareness The 2007 Trojan Sexual Sperling’s BestPlaces, said that Program has room for improve- • Between 20 to 25 percent of college • 42 percent of college males reported Health Report Card, a study con- schools with the highest rankings ment but assures that action will students either have a sexually transmit- instances when they wanted to use a ducted by Trojan Brand Condoms on the list had the strongest Sepa- be taken. The results of the Report ted infection (STI) or have had one in the condom but did not have any available. in collaboration with the data rate Sexual Awareness Programs. Card have initiated a revamping past. (Columbia University statistics) (Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation analysis organization Sperling’s When experts from his team at- process for the university’s sexual statistic) BestPlaces, was released in mid- tempted to review UM’s program, health facilities. • Chlamydia, HPV (Human Papillomavirus, September. The report ranked 139 it was nowhere to be found. “This external research pro- aka genital warts) and genital herpes • Out of 139 universities, the University of colleges and universities based on “UM failed this category be- vides opportunity for change,” are the most common STIs on college Miami came in at 50 on the Trojan Sexual the adequacy of their sexual health cause absolutely no evidence of Anapol said. “We will begin right campuses. (Columbia University statistics) Health Report Card list. The University resources. a Separate Sexual Health Aware- away to re-brand our sexual health of Florida was ranked 43, Florida State UM scored high in most cat- ness Program was detected, which programs and improve the website • The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- University was 71 and FIU ranked 88. egories. However, when research- is just as bad as not having a pro- to make it more convenient and vention (CDC) estimates that 35 percent of ers pursued a deeper investigation, gram at all,” Sperling said. “If this beneficial for students.” 13 to 19 year olds and 29 percent of 20 to Information compiled by Chelsea Isaacs. the university’s overall “G.P.A.” information could not be found by 29 year olds are infected with HPV. plunged to a 3.05 (out of 4.0) due researchers, it’s definitely not ac- Chelsea Kate Isaacs may be con- to flaws found in the Separate Sex- cessible enough to students.” tacted at [email protected]. Students to reach out to community on Gandhi Day of Service

BY JOANNA SUAREZ gives them a chance to meet new serve as “walk-ons” and register STAFF NEWS WRITER people,” said Amin. from 8 to 9 a.m. on Saturday to be About 30 organizations from a part of the day’s events. Approximately 1,300 students the University of Miami, such as Opening ceremonies begin at are expected to follow in the foot- Salsa Craze and Beta Theta Pi, are 9 a.m. at the UC Rock, where Cor- steps of one of India’s most com- expected to team up with students al Gables Mayor Don Slesnick and memorated political leaders for from Florida International Uni- Pat Whitely, vice president of Stu- Gandhi Day of Service on Oct. 6. versity, Miami Dade College and dent Affairs, will address students The annual event, which takes Nova Southeastern University, to before their departure. A cultural place near the date of Mahatma volunteer at over 40 different loca- showcase, featuring student perfor- Gandhi’s birthday, is a day devot- tions. mances and speakers, will also be ed to community service projects Activities, led by 62 pre- held at 2:30 p.m. at the UC Patio throughout Miami-Dade County, selected student site leaders, will to celebrate UM’s contributions to in honor of his values. range from beach clean up and the community. This year, the Gandhi Day ex- landscaping efforts at the Miami ecutive board is placing a special River Commission to visiting local Joanna Suarez may be contacted emphasis on students signing up children affected by cerebral palsy. at [email protected]. through campus organizations as However, students can still a way of increasing retention. BRENDAN MCDERMOTT // Hurricane Staff sign up to participate individually. “Student groups help with ac- A HELPING HAND: About 1,300 students are expected to Interested students should submit Need to know countability,” said Shreya Agraw- attend Gandhi Day of Service. their name, e-mail address, phone al, co-chair of the event. “They are number and t-shirt size to UM- • The event will take place Oct. 6 a reliable way of helping to remind Gandhi Day of Service, added that tions adds a positive social aspect [email protected]. • Though the preferred signup date has everyone of important dates and because different student groups to the volunteer experience. Although the preferred sign- passed, students may still register as times.” are paired with each other, partici- “This not only allows kids to up deadline was Sept. 28, students walk-ons from 8 to 9 a.m. the day of. Jinky Amin, also co-chair of pation through student organiza- get closer to each other, but it also and campus organizations can still

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opinion "bush is the epitome of disaster...[like] the life of a mets fan” - corey ciorciari, featured columnist cartoons for thought by chip hanna speakUP! “What’s the strangest Facebook experience you’ve ever had?”

SAM BLUM senior “When my roommates ‘friended’friended my mom.mom.” by corey ciorciari America in a Mets hat We are all born into this I thought of the little boy in Shea Sta- civil rights and at-bats. In everything they set world with certain indisput- dium with a paper bag over his head, holes out to do, be it to beat the Marlins at home able and uncontrollable for eyes and ears cut with scissors, trying to or read a book to Ms. Johnson’s third-grade characteristics: dad’s blue eyes, hide from embarrassment. I thought of the class, they travel towards inevitable destruc- JENNA LEVINE grandma’s fascination with record books and how yet again we would go tion. They have rewritten the history books, sophmore guilt and Uncle Jerry’s inabil- down in history as failures. Yet, most of all both responsible for the greatest collapse in “Some guy...sent me lips and toilet paper…at the ity to keep any semblance of I thought of our president and how similar world and sports histories (except for that same time.” hair from falling off the top of his head. It’s being a Mets fan is to George W. Bush’s little four-game Sox comeback against the these workings that make us who we are and presidency. Yankees). Bush has seen to the demise of the that ground us in the context of our family’s The comparison is fair, considering once iconic status of America on the na- past. Bush’s short-lived history with the game as tional stage, and the Mets have ushered in the I was born a Mets fan. A fate writ- partial owner of the Texas Rangers. Like destruction of their champion status atop the ten, sealed and handed down to me by my all things Bush, it involved money changing National League. mother—a Jew raised on rubber bouncy balls hands under the table, eventual campaign Yet for all the Mets’ flaws (as numerous and fading cement stoops in Brooklyn. The contributions and, of course, Daddy’s friends as they may seem), we as fans were born to life of a Mets fan is defined by pain, with in Texas. But what does this have to do with love them; we have no other choice. Bushies, excessive summer nights of darkness and the the Mets fan still lying in bed, sobbing under however, do have a choice: They were not MARCUS NETTLES occasional glimmer of consciousness to keep his Mr. Met blanket? born with a foam hand that reads “Evildoer” senior your attention. George Bush is the epitome of disaster, along the outstretched pointer finger. And for “Realizing that I was the This past weekend was no different as disappointment and frustration—attributes us Mets fans, we will forever have that one ce- only one who wasn’t on it.” Tom Glavine capped the September avalanche that fit like puzzle pieces in describing the lestial phrase of hope to curl our arms around early in the first inning last Sunday. Glavine life of a Mets fan. They both are incredibly in the bitter days of October: There’s always choked on irony and gave up in runs the same difficult to watch. As Americans and Mets next year. For Bush, beautifully, that truth is number of games by which we led the Phillies fans we cover our eyes and look through the about to run out. So keep your heads up Mets in the National League East just two weeks crease between our fingers when he takes fans. We’re in this together. ago: seven. And as Jose Reyes put away his the podium or they take the field. We grind glove, Paul Lo Duca packed his Band-Aids our teeth and wait until they inevitably trip Corey Ciorciari is a junior majoring in cre- and Carlos Beltran threw away his extra tam- over themselves in complete and utter failure. ative writing, international studies and economics. pons, I began to think. Zealously, they mangle words, groundballs, He may be contacted at [email protected]. MELANIE WEINSTEIN senior “I was fl irting with [a] guy in online poll results this week’s question IIsrael...I looked him up and How do you cross U.S. 1? How would you defi ne “safe sex”? we were distant cousins!” Speak Up answers are edited for I use the crosswalk at the Metro station 31 I don’t 14 -Always using a condom and an -Avoiding sex while driving. clarity, brevity and accuracy. additional form of contraception. -I hope someone knows the I jaywalk like a rockstar 18 I cross like I’m playing Frogger 8 -Put it in and pull it out. combination.... compiled by Nayda Verier-Taylor This poll is not scientifi c and refl ects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. For this last issue’s poll, 71 users voted. Please visit themiamihurricane.com and cast your vote!

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from the turntables to the clubs Dj Rico: BY DANIEL BUYANOVSKY // CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER The University of Miami has undoubt- “When I got down to UM I promoted But it’s not about clubbing on South edly produced its fair share of talent. From myself and got my own name out there with Want to check him out? Beach or hanging out with the stars (even established actors like Ray Liotta, Jeff Gar- a lot of effort; I am basically my own man- Wednesdays at Oxygen though he has let T-Pain scratch on his lin and The Rock to musicians like Ben ager and agent,” he said. Thursdays at Cameo tables during the Sean Jean fashion show Folds, Gloria Estefan and Enrique Iglesias, And his hard work has paid off. Last and he has opened for Tony Touch and legendarylegendary footfootprintsprints mark these walkwawalkways.ys. yeyearar DJ Rico bbeganegan to work with one of Mi- Saturdays at JJ’s Diner JadakissJadakiss).). ItIt’s s about the art of the musicmusic.. 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BY KIMBERLY RUBENSTEIN All the songs adhere to the Henry VII of England and Robert EDGE CONTRIBUTING WRITER formula of soft, mellow verses I of Scotland. followed by infectious sing-along The “love for myth, culture The 2007 release of Kings- hooks which steer toward pop rock. and heritage” is the reason for ley’s four-track “Seven Keys EP” While dark and slow at first, “Take these regal references, Garcia said will ensure a fanbase for the re- You Home” builds into a high-en- on MySpace. “I wanted the band lease of the full-length album in ergy, electric guitar-amplified rock to borrow elements of the past in spring 2008. chant. And the opener, “Last Sat- its presentation.” It is no surprise that the po- ellite,” is a social commentary that Although the band finds in- etically pungent lyrics come from offers a contrast to the traditional spiration in the past, their future published poet and front man Vic love ballads that make up the ma- looks bright. They can count on Garcia, who is finishing his Mas- jority of the EP. plenty of listeners with the trium- ters in Fine Arts in Creative Writ- “It’s an anti-violence song,” phant effort “Seven Keys.” ing and Composition at the Uni- Garcia said. “I’m using [it] as a versity of Miami. Coupled with satellite to broadcast a lot of shit Kimberly Rubenstein may be con- 3 out of 4 stars his strong vocals, the album show- going on in the world that needs tacted at [email protected]. cases Garcia’s cultivated talent. changing. So if this was the last The quartet includes Garcia As Garcia describes his satellite on earth, I hoped that its (vocals, guitar, keyboard and har- alternative rock style on his COURTESY VIC GARCIA message would be direct.” monica), Ethan Carlson (guitar), MySpace page, the music is “a Likened to the modern Cold- Check out Kingsley Oct. 10 at Luke Moellman (drums and piano) sonic boom, [with] catchy-as-hell great counter melodies and loads play and Radiohead, the band also Churchill’s Pub at 11 p.m. and Antonio Dell’Aglio (bass). melodies, lots of motifs going on, of electronic noises for the ladies.” draws from ancient influences

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“There is no Randy “It wasn’t a boo-hoo cry. It Shannon vs. . was a man cry. There was I respect him and he’s a nothing feminine about it.” great guy.” — KAYNE FARQUHARSON, —RANDY SHANNON, football receiver said after learning SPORTS he received a full-scholarship football head coach OCT. 4 THROUGH OCT. 7, 2007

FOOTBALL MATCHUP: MIAMI v. UNC BY ALEX KUSHEL // SENIOR SPORTS WRITER QUARTERBACKS D-LINE Hurricanes head to Chapel Hill was effi cient last week The Hurricanes defensive line has and had a solid performance. Wright played strongly the past two games. did throw two interceptions last Vegas Franklin has been a surprise Battle against week, and he must have a turnover- player on the line while Eric Moncur the Tar Heels free game against the Tar Heels. T.J. has stepped up lately with sacks in Yates has struggled in the past two key situations. North Carolina needs and Butch Davis games, throwing zero touchdowns a big performance from senior and fi ve interceptions. Nevertheless, standout Hilee Williams, who has BY DAN STEIN Yates has nine touchdown passes a team-leading fi ve sacks and 8.5 STAFF SPORTS WRITER on the season. tackles for a loss. ADVANTAGE: MIAMI ADVANTAGE: MIAMI Coming off a struggled win against Duke, the ‘Canes will travel O-LINE to Chapel Hill, N.C., to face the Miami’s offensive line continues to Tavares Gooden continues to play University of North Carolina Tar do a good job of protecting Kyle well at middle . He Heels, who stand in last place in the Wright in the pocket. The group registered 14 tackles and a fumble Coastal Division of the ACC. must be a little more disciplined recovery against Duke. North This time, Miami will not be after committing multiple penalties Carolina’s Durell Mapp has recorded underestimating their foes. Last against Duke. UNC’s unit has 43 tackles and is one of the leaders week’s tight escape startled the allowed 15 sacks on the season and on the defense. The Tar Heels have team, and this week’s practices were has a tough task going up against allowed opponents to rush for 154 sharper in preparation for UNC. the Miami defensive line. yards per game. “North Carolina this week will ADVANTAGE: MIAMI ADVANTAGE: MIAMI be a challenge for us,” Head Coach Randy Shannon said. “They played RUNNING BACKS SECONDARY tough last week against Virginia Graig Cooper continues to improve Miami’s secondary has played well Tech and kept it close for a while. as the season progresses. He overall the past three games, but it We need to go out there and just surpassed the 100-yard mark and was burned again on some big plays establish what we have to do as a had a key fourth quarter touchdown against Duke. The group allowed team and get better.” last week. UNC’s Anthony Elzy and two passing touchdowns of 31 and BILLY GILBERT // Hurricane Staff UNC gave Virginia Tech, the Ryan Houston have split carries the 41 yards. North Carolina lost starting RUN TO THE HILLS: After facing Duke last week at home, the past few games. Houston leads the cornerback Kendric Williams for the No. 15 team in the country accord- Hurricanes will challenge the University of North Carolina Tar ing to the AP poll, a scare similar Heels Saturday at Chapel Hill. team with just 48.5 yards per game season last week. Safety Deunta to what the Blue Devils gave to the on the ground. Williams does lead the team with Hurricanes last week. They possess need to be a little more consistent.” ing the Miami program similar to ADVANTAGE: MIAMI two interceptions. a strong passing game lead by quar- The ‘Canes will also have to what Shannon is trying to do now. ADVANTAGE: MIAMI terback T.J. Yates, a wily freshman avoid the drop off in intensity that To make things even juicier, Davis RECEIVERS who has twice been named ACC occurred during the middle of last was Shannon’s position coach when Sam Shields is a big factor in the SPECIAL TEAMS Rookie of the Week this season. week’s game. While they came out the latter played for the Dallas Cow- passing game if he can get on Can this be the week for a Miami Yates throws to three receivers who strong and ended the game with a boys, as well as the head coach of the fi eld. Kayne Farquharson had special team’s touchdown? It has are ranked among the top 10 in re- killer instinct, the drop off that oc- a staff that Shannon worked for at a breakout game with his fi rst been quite awhile. The last special ceiving yards in the conference. curred in the middle two quarters UM. However, Shannon does not touchdown of the year. North teams touchdown came on a After Miami struggled to stop allowed Duke to stay in the game. want to get things confused. Carolina has a talented group blocked punt against North Carolina the Duke passing game last week, “We got to bear down as a de- “There is no Randy Shannon of receivers. Hakeem Nicks has in 2005. The Tar Heels have speedster a major point of emphasis will be fense and as an offense,” Shannon versus Butch Davis,” Shannon said. 337 receiving yards and three Brandon Tate, who has returned placed upon the secondary this said. “We need to get the rhythm “He just wants to win and is going touchdowns while Brooks Foster one punt for a touchdown while week in practice. going and not let it down. We start- to compete at every level. He is go- and Brandon Tate have combined place kicker Connor Barth is 4-for-4 “[The] guys are not playing a ed off fast and then went into a lull ing to be very enthusiastic and ener- for fi ve touchdowns. in fi eld goal attempts. technique,” Shannon said. “It’s just before picking it back up. We can- getic and will have his players ready ADVANTAGE: UNC ADVANTAGE: UNC like anything. If you let a guy out- not allow that to happen.” to play against us. I respect him and side, I can’t help you. You have to Much has been made of the he’s a great guy. It is the University Saturday’s game will be nationally televised on ESPN2 and know responsibilities, and that’s the former coach Butch Davis versus of Miami football team against the broadcast on WVUM 90.5 FM. The game begins at noon. thing that is getting us. We need to Shannon coaching scenario. Davis North Carolina football team.” stress it in practice. We stressed it a served as coach from 1995 to 2000. Visit TheMiamiHurricane.com for post-game coverage. little bit here and there and then late The two have often been compared, Dan Stein may be contacted at in the game we stressed it, but we as Davis is credited with rebuild- [email protected].

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FOOTBALL FEATURE Going from Kayne to ‘Cane is a dream come true tent. Major college football coaches Junior receiver are not in the business of taking completes unlikely a chance on kids who have never journey to team played a snap at any level above Pop Warner, also called pee wees. BY DAN STEIN And Kayne had not played STAFF SPORTS WRITER since 1997 in youth league. But this couldn’t stop the soon-to-be ‘Cane. Through the years, the Uni- A friend introduced Kayne to versity of Miami has seen some Noel Wilbanks, who runs a football truly interesting personalities come camp in Homestead. After one-on- through its football program. one drills, Wilbanks asked Kayne There was receiver Michael Ir- if he was interested in playing for a vin, who oozed charisma and lead- junior college team in California. ership during his tenure and prob- “I saved up a few dollars and ably could have run for mayor. bought a plane ticket,” Kayne said. There was Ray Lewis, the “The rest is history.” KAYNE FARQUHARSON vicious linebacker who listened Junior college football in Cali- to opera and Phil Collins before Kayne never got a chance to play fornia is similar to Division I-AA games to get in the right state of high school football. football in other parts of the coun- mind before launching himself into “I had to babysit my two try. The league is filled with talented the torsos of opposing ball carriers. younger sisters,” he said. “I had to players who were coveted by major There was tight end Kellen be a man. I had a responsibility. It is football programs but could not Winslow II, who fashioned himself what it is. Good happens for some qualify academically. NFL All-Pros a “soldier” on the field and a body- reason, and for some reason this Chad Johnson and Steve Smith are builder off of it. happened to me.” two notable examples. The list is unending and filled Throughout high school, Kay- After a dominant first year at with players who were as unique ne had to keep the house running El Camino Community College, off of the field as they were talent- while his mother worked. Whereas he returned home intent on prov- ed on it. It looks as though it might most teens are able to live carefree ing his doubters wrong. He was set be time to add a new name to this lives, playing sports and hanging on becoming a Hurricane. So, he list: Kayne Farquharson. out with friends, Kayne learned simply went to practice one day at Kayne, a first-year Hurricane quickly that he would have to work Greentree Practice Field. receiver, may be considered brash for what he wanted. “I just came,” Kayne said. “I STEPHEN ROOT // Hurricane Staff by some, arrogant by others. But Although everything seemed didn’t know if I could or not. We IT’S A KAYNE THING: Kayne Farquharson scores his very fi rst this junior’s larger-than-life person- to work against his dream, Kayne normally have a guy that stops ev- touchdown as a Miami Hurricane in the fi rst quarter of the ality harkens back to the days of Ir- harbors no ill will toward his moth- eryone and I told him a little run- Miami-Duke football game last Saturday. vin and Jerome Brown, outspoken er or anyone else. Instead, he focus- around story.” leaders who were not afraid to tell es on the work ethic he cultivated He approached then-wide re- Who is Kayne Farquharson? others of their exploits on the field. during that difficult time. Much of ceivers coach Curtis Johnson, who Kayne, pronounced “Cane,” what he learned came from watch- asked Kayne if he had any game grew up dreaming of playing foot- ing his mother. film, which he pulled out of his Position: Wide Receiver ball for UM. With a name like Kay- “She bounced from job to back pocket. Height: 6’2” ne, he said, it was his destiny to suit job,” he said. “That’s a hard work- “After two or three plays he Weight: 185 lbs. up for the program located so close ing woman. She always keeps two stopped the tape and said I could Hometown: Homestead, Fla. to his hometown of Homestead. jobs. Right now I’m not sure what play here. He asked me about my Number of Catches: 7 The dream of becoming part of the she’s doing, but I know she’s work- grades and I said they were decent. Yards as a ‘Cane: 58 UM legacy drove him to overcome ing hard.” So he pulled my transcript up and Touchdowns: 1 (against Duke) obstacles in his family and never As he neared the end of high the next time I was on break I was History: In 2006, recorded 51 passes, 904 yards and 9 touchdowns as a take no for an answer. school, the chances of Kayne be- member of the El Camino Junior College Football team. Unlike his current teammates, coming a ‘Cane seemed non-exis- SEE KAYNE, PAGE 17

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COMMENTARY SPORTS BRIEFS

WOMEN’S SOCCER qualifying at the 2007 Polo Ralph Lauren All- There’s a storm brewing American Tennis Championship. Dynamic freshman On day two, the players put up solid ef- forts, but they saw their runs come to an end Duke win shouldn’t be written off—it’s an earns prestigious honor in the third round of play, as Sundberg fell 7-6 The University of Miami women’s soc- (2), 7-6 (7), and Whitner fell 6-4, 7-5. indication of another ‘Cane revolution cer team had a solid week, as they went 2-0, beating North Carolina State and No. 7 Univer- WOMEN’S TENNIS The Miami Hurricanes are not a best way to instill a competitive spirit sity of North Carolina. bad team. They would not be 4-1 if that into the team, and certainly not the best Intertwined in the two wins were two Hurricanes put up good were the case. As they demonstrated way to hold people accountable for their great performances by freshman Brittney effort but lose at matches against Texas A&M, they have the abil- actions. When “lesser” players saw these Steinbruch, who was named Atlantic Coast ity to beat anyone in the country at any stars get preferential treatment based on Conference Player of the Week for her efforts. The Miami Hurricanes women’s tennis time. The speed and name alone, their morale went down and Steinbruch had a role in each of the Hur- team saw seniors Caren Seenauth and Romy athleticism of this their performances followed. ricanes’ goals against NC State and UNC. She Farah take the court at the pre-qualifying team can be simply While the game on Saturday was recorded a goal and an assist in the 2-1 victory round of the 2007 Riviera/ITA Women’s All- mesmerizing at not the blowout expected by most, I for over NC State, and she had the lone goal in American Championships. times. This is why one did not come away totally disap- the 1-0 win over UNC. Additionally, both of her Seenauth fought hard, advancing to the games such as Satur- pointed. What the game on Saturday goals were game winners. second round, but she then saw her run come day’s against Duke taught us more than anything was the Steinbruch’s efforts have placed the Hur- to an end, as she fell 6-0, 6-2. are so frustrating. following: Randy Shannon has this ship ricanes at 2-0 in ACC play. Farah was unable to get out of the fi rst BY DAN The Hurricanes headed in the right direction. Shannon round, falling 6-2, 6-1. STEIN feature as much realizes that his two best offensive play- The pair also competed in doubles play, STAFF SPORTS top-end talent as ers are Javarris James and Graig Cooper. MEN’S TENNIS but they were unable to win a fi nal pre-qual- WRITER any team in the Instead of rotating them, Shannon has Hurricanes fall at ifying match, losing 8-5. country, including begun to use them at the same time, lin- USC and LSU. The problem over the ing up Cooper in the slot while James is All-American Championship Information compiled from last few seasons has been their ability to behind the quarterback. This is the type Freshman Carl Sundberg and sophomore hurricanesports.com. use it correctly. It is impossible to argue of creativity that has been lacking when J.C. Whitner advanced to day two of the pre- that one player should be playing over it comes to utilizing talent and leaves another when it comes to this team. plenty of promise for the future, when There are simply too many good players the program will once again be inun- on the roster, and not enough is known dated with South Florida talent (which is about what goes on in practice for these a topic for another time). arguments to be justified. However, it is Shannon’s decision not to play acceptable to say that over the past few Sam Shields and Ryan Hill was a direct seasons we have not been able to consis- assault upon the accountability concerns tently deploy the immense talents that of this squad. Simply put, Shannon does we possess in the most effective fashion. not tolerate those who do not practice Let us use a favorite example of well and refuses to allow his players to Hurricane Nation: Devin Hester. Hester think he will. That is why games like was very similar to Forrest Gump on a that against Duke are just as indicative football field. He was never one to ad- of a bright future as the win against here to the structure of set plays, but he Texas A&M. After all, a win is a win, was at his best when given the ball and and in the end that is what Miami has: a told to find the end zone. He is the type win. So for those who think this team is of player that makes plays for his team a disappointment, I leave you with one even when he does not touch the ball. In- message: in 1999, Miami finished 9-4. stead, he got lost in the positional shuffle They then proceeded to go 46-3 over the and never fully realized his potential. next four seasons. Consider yourselves Another recent problem for this warned. team has been accountability. Play- ers such as Willie Williams and Ryan Dan Stein may be contacted at Moore were promised starting jobs from [email protected] the time they got here. This was not the

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Receiver beats the odds PREVIEW FROM PAGE 15 heroes did, especially Irvin. In fact, Kayne’s dream jersey number is 47, a number usually in Coach [Larry] Coker’s office. He had the reserved for defensive linemen but made fa- letter and I cried. mous at Miami by Irvin in the 1980s. “It wasn’t a boo-hoo cry. It was a man After dropping his first collegiate pass cry. There was nothing feminine about it,” against Marshall, Kayne kept his attitude Kayne said, laughing. positive. Although he played sparingly in the The notice was an official letter from first three games, he broke out against Duke. UM offering Kayne a full scholarship to play He led the team with six catches, including football. It would not only include tuition but an acrobatic touchdown grab that put the also books, fees and housing. Kayne, who Hurricanes on the board in the first quarter. was paying for all of his junior college since it “It was all good, a dream come true,” was not covered by grants and other financial Kayne said. “I am a laid back guy, a confi- aid, had just realized a dream. dent guy. I wasn’t nervous at all; I had had a He went back to California on a mission. good week at practice. Now I am focusing on He once again led his team to a junior college North Carolina.” title while attaining All-American status. In Kayne’s work ethic and determination his spare time, he became something of an have made him a success story on and off the Internet chat room legend after tearing up the field. He knows that in order to become a true Univeresity of Southern Califonia secondary Hurricane legend, he cannot simply hold a in a scrimmage between his squad and the spot on the roster; he has to go onto the field powerhouse Trojans. and achieve. After completing some summer school Forgive him if he doesn’t get worked up courses at Miami-Dade College, Kayne be- at the prospect of playing a game on Satur- came a Hurricane in fall 2007. days. After all, just being out there is a dream All in all, he beat the odds. come true. Kayne, however, is not one to rest on his laurels. His dream was not simply to get Dan Stein may be contacted at d.stein4@ STEPHEN ROOT // Hurricane Staff here; rather, he intends to dominate like his umiami.edu. LANDED: Kayne Farquharson earned a full scholarship to play at UM.

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you asked her? It’d be a terrible mis- fact that you want to sleep with this tion and tell your new girlfriend that ity list than sincerity, integrity and take to presume that simply because girl at all when you clearly know noth- you’re a virgin. If she were really all respect for women. I’m a sophomore and I’ve been see- she has dating experience that she ing of her sexual history. Come on, that concerned about the lack of sex ing this girl since the beginning of the also has bedroom experience. In gen- we’ve all seen pictures of syphilis and in your relationship she wouldn’t Best of luck! semester. I’ve only ever had one other girl- eral, college students tend to overesti- gonorrhea in our high school health have stuck around this long. friend and it was in high school. I get the mate their peers’ ability to score with classes. Ew. Why take a chance? At least for now, she seems per- V feeling this new girl is pretty experienced, the opposite sex. What’s more, you two don’t ex- fectly content to “kiss and stuff.” She though. We’ve done a lot of kissing and A 2005 survey of four universi- actly seem to be the picture of open, may even find it endearing. The fact Fact O’ the Day: Many teenage stuff but I’m kind of scared to tell her that ties found that though 80 percent of healthy communication. I’m a firm that you didn’t come to UM and go girls find their first time having inter- I’m a virgin. Do girls even care about that students only had one or fewer sex believer that two people shouldn’t crazy trying to hook up with every course is not as exciting as they expected. stuff ? partners in the past year, 88 percent have sex until they’re comfortable girl you encountered sets you apart This phenomenon is known as Peggy Lee ~ 19-Year-Old Virgin thought the average number of part- enough to talk about it with one from many of the males here. Syndrome, named for the singer’s song “Is ners was higher. Ask your new girl- another. I should hope you’d want You can be sure your new girl That All There Is?” Dear reader, friend about her sexual past and you to lose your virginity to a girl with will appreciate your honesty, as well. may be surprised by her answer. whom you have a meaningful con- I know (I hope, anyway) I speak for Please send probing inquiries First off, why do you assume More concerning than your out- nection. most females when I say that sexual to [email protected] or drop V a your new girl’s done the deed? Have rageous assumption, however, is the Take a step in the right direc- experience ranks lower on the prior- line in her box in the office of The Mi-

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