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October 8 - 10, 2007 THE MIAMI 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 SpectrUM is hosting a “Come Out, Chill UMNEWS 8 Out BBQ” at the Pearson volleyball courts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students Research associate honored for research on sickle cell disease may stop by for food and a game of volleyball between classes. Dr. Astrid K. Mack, research associate profes- Hamilton was the fi rst president of the Mack joined the faculty of the Miller School sor of medicine and associate dean for minority Dade County Sickle Cell Foundation, which Mack of Medicine to help lead the Sickle Cell Center. Books & Books is hosting a book sign- affairs at the University of Miami Miller School of launched as an outgrowth of UM’s Comprehen- Mack has been associate dean for minority affairs ing at 7:30 p.m. with Frank Romano, Medicine, accepted the Clay Hamilton Memorial sive Sickle Cell Center. Hamilton was also a board since 1988, and he currently directs programs author of “Storm Over Morocco.” His Hope Award for his research on sickle cell disease. member of the HSC, the Miami-based nonprofi t intended to support minority students as they book recounts his spiritual voyage Mack accepted the award on Sept. 29 during organization that aims to create a more just, pursue careers in the health sciences. to the Middle East, and he presently the Human Services Coalition (HSC) Blueprint for equitable and caring society. “Astrid Mack is a valuable asset to the Miller organizes and participates in interfaith Prosperity dinner. The Clay Hamilton Memorial Hope Award School of Medicine and just as important to the events in Israel and Palestine. “I am humbled and honored to receive represents the goals of the HSC, which was community he calls home,” said Dr. Pascal J. this award, especially since it is now named in founded over a decade ago. Since then the Goldschmidt, senior vice president for medical OCT TUESDAY honor and memory of my good friend Clayton HSC has championed progress in the minority affairs and dean of the medical school, The Her- The Wellness Center is hosting Hamilton, who actually submitted my name for community, which Mack achieved through his ald reported. “His success has been remarkable. 9 “Weight Loss: Why We Fail and How this award,” Mack said in his acceptance speech, groundbreaking work on sickle cell disease and Sixty percent of participants in his programs have to Succeed” from noon to 1 p.m. in the The reported on Oct. 4. “I learned I his contributions to Miami’s African-American gone on to receive medical degrees and, overall, Wellness Center classroom 1. would be receiving this honor just a day or two community. Sickle cell disease, which is charac- about 90 percent have entered health professions before Clayton’s untimely death, and I accept it in terized by misshapen blood cells, most common- and the biomedical sciences.” Hillel is hosting “Sukkah Lounge,” his memory.” ly affects people of African-American descent. featuring sushi, hooka and live Brazil- ian music, from 8 to 11 p.m. Web site ranking ‘tenacious’ women: Shalala has ‘moxie’ OCT WEDNESDAY UM’s United Way Campaign will host LifeMoxie! Enterprises ranked University of “I picked these particular women not programs and mentoring geared towards gaining “Taste of UM” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Miami President Donna E. Shalala No. 22 on its because they were the most well-known, but professional skills. Tardy has presented the 1 0 annual list of 25 women with the most “moxie,” a because each one of them demonstrated an LifeMoxie! program at prestigious institutions such Miller School Wellness Center, room C. UM-approved catering vendors slang word meaning the ability to face diffi culties extraordinary amount of moxie, often in the face as NASA and Harvard. will provide a variety of free food with spirit and courage. of incredible opposition,” said Ann Tardy, founder Tardy said she launched the annual award samples ranging from pasta to paella. The Web site describes these women as and CEO of LifeMoxie! Enterprises, in a press re- to honor women who demonstrate an abundance Admission is free, but donations will “unstoppable, tenacious, determined, adventur- lease. “They serve as models to the rest of us and of moxie in how they live and work, as well as in be accepted. ous and bold.” Shalala was listed along with well- show how to bounce back, say ‘yes’ to opportuni- the contributions they make to both the local and known women including Madonna, Hillary Clinton, ties, ask for what they want and walk forward in international community. CAC is screening “Hot Fuzz,” starring J.K. Rowling and Eleanor Roosevelt, as well as the face of fear.” To view the complete list of the 25 women Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, from 8 lesser-known women such as journalist Lisa Ling After her career as a lawyer in Silicon Val- with the most moxie, follow the link from this to 10 p.m. at the Cosford Cinema. UM and environmental activist Laurie David. ley, Tardy began the company to provide tools, article on www.TheMiamiHurricane.com. students are admitted free with ‘Cane Card. ETC. SpectrUM is hosting Gay and Lesbian Flu vaccines will be available during the Benefi ts Fair from Oct. 15 through Oct. 19. Visit www.miami.edu/health-safety for more information. 101 in UC 245 at 8 p.m. as part of Com- ing Out Week.

ON THE COVER Soaking up the sun: A group of sunbathers catch some rays by the UC pool. Photo by Matt Wallach.

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Eight nutrients Lure of sun gets some students hooked to improve skin •Green tea: Provides amino acids. •Red wine: Promotes blood fl ow. •Omega-3s: Helps maintain cell membranes; acts as an anti-infl am- matory. •Vitamin E: Guards against UV radia- tion damage; found in wheat germ, avocado, fortifi ed cereals, nuts and seeds. •Beta carotene/Vitamin A: Involved with growth and skin-tissue repair. •Vitamin C: Involved in collagen production and protects cells from free-radical damage. •Selenium: Safeguards skin from sun damage and increases elasticity; found in Brazil nuts, tuna and crab. •Grains: Whole-grains better than refi ned. Compiled by Karyn Meshbane from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. MARISSA GUTHERZ // Hurricane Staff WHO LOVES THE SUN: Habitual tanners may need to reconsider the effects of South weather. However, several recent studies have April Neuman, a senior, enjoys Florida side” of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. shown that chemicals in sunscreens appear to New research weather, which is much sunnier than where SAD usually affects people living in northern mimic estrogen’s potentially harmful effects, she lived in Ohio. climates during the winter. raising concern among breast cancer survi- suggests tanning “It’s really cloudy where I’m from, and “It seems to be an addictive behavior like vors whose cancers were fed by estrogen. here I usually study while I lay out, which al- alcohol or smoking, although we don’t know may be addictive So, what should students do if their at- lows me to multitask,” Neuman said. if it’s as strong,” Kirsner said. traction to UM is sunny weather? BY ALCIONE GONZALEZ Amanda Thompson, an alumna from Tanning may be the next addiction add- “It is critical to be sun-smart,” Kirsner CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER the class of 2007 who tans about three times ed to a list that already includes alcoholism said. “That means planning outdoor activities a week, believes that the sun’s rays make her and smoking. But Neuman, who tans two or Leisurely exposing oneself to the sun’s at times other than peak sun-exposure times more active and keep her spirits up. three times a week, begs to differ. mighty rays is a staple of the Sunshine State. and using sunscreen on a regular basis.” Thompson may be right: The sun has “It’s more of a want than a need,” Neu- But when the effects of tanning begin Despite the negative aspects of sun expo- been proven to make people happier. man said. “I don’t have to tan.” to raise a sun lover’s risk of cancer, it makes sure, senior Ashley Cicconi still believes oc- “It’s known that the [tanning] hormone Thompson emphasized that part of the some think twice about going under the rays. casional visits to the beach are a must: “It’s a has several parts and that one of them is reason she came to UM was the sunny weath- Sun damage is caused by ultraviolet radi- good time and it’s fun to do, so it’s a win-win an opiate-like compound,” said Dr. Robert er. ation, specifically UVA and UVB rays. These situation.” two types may age, burn, cause some skin Kirsner, a professor and vice chairman of “I’ve always thought that tanning was in- dermatology and cutaneous surgery at the cluded in the tuition,” she said sarcastically. cancers or darken the skin. Alcione Gonzalez may be contacted at Miller School of Medicine. “People get out in Both Neuman and Thompson use sun- Despite the sun’s damaging effects, stu- [email protected]. dents enjoy laying out on the volleyball courts the sun and they feel good. It’s a feeling of screen protection while out in the sun, in ad- by Mahoney/Pearson, playing outdoors euphoria.” dition to moisturizers with a sun protection sports and lounging by the lake. Kirsner said the euphoria is the “flip- factor of 15.

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DINING FOR A CAUSE: Students feasted at the sixth .com annual Fast-a-thon, which took place on the UC Patio last Thursday. After abstaining from food and drink for to see photos from one day, students celebrated the end of Ramadan, when Sunday’s FEC Muslims fast from dawn till dusk for one month. Mami y Papi Party ANDY BRYANT // Hurricane Staff

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Students face parking frustrations, space relief planned

these existing services, as well as plans for student parking. She received two tickets for A look at parking on future lots and garages, determines the price parking in front of Pearson, unaware that it of the parking permits, McConnell said. was a commuter lot. the Gables campus McConnell noted that a single space “I think it’s bogus that I can’t park in in a garage costs $12,000-$15,000 to con- front of the place that I live, and that the BY KARUNYA KRISHNAN AND NENE KAMATE struct. only signs are covered by bushes,” Wysko- CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITERS Alan Fish, vice president of Business cil said. “Parking spaces should be more Services, said if the department did not clearly defined.” On the first day of the semester, sopho- fund itself it would be funded by student The Student Government Senate more Ben Velazquez arrived on campus a tuition. passed a bill on Sept. 26 regarding the lack half-hour before his class started. By the McConnell suggested that students of clearly defined parking spaces, which time he found parking, he was 20 minutes with financial problems buy the $218 dis- SG President Danny Carvajal signed. The late. count permit. bill recommended improvements to parking Although permit prices have increased “It is about half the price of the regular procedures in the gravel parking lots adja- by $70 since 2005, the availability of spaces permit, and at the Ponce de Leon Garage, cent to the School of Business, in front of has remained the same, leaving students parking is readily available. You can just the UC, adjacent to the Pavia Garage and wondering where the additional money hop on a shuttle to wherever you need to near the apartment area. goes. go,” McConnell said. “The gravel lots were referred to as Chuck McConnell, director of Park- But for many students, parking restric- temporary, but they’ve been heavily used ing and Transportation Services, said that, tions at the discounted price are problem- for several semesters,” said Brandon Gross, as an auxiliary of the University of Miami, atic. speaker for the Senate. “Students have been the department is financially independent “Some days I have to be here [Hecht forced to park in ambiguous parking spaces. from the school. The department funds it- Athletic Training Center] at 7 a.m., and Because of the lack of any parking space self through the sales of parking permits, then I have class on the opposite side of designations, students don’t understand day passes and meters. campus in Memorial,” said senior Grant the receipt of so many costly parking cita- MATT WALLACH // Hurricane Staff Revenue collected from the sales goes Brown, a member of the UM football team. tions.” BUMPER-TO-BUMPER: Lack of towards the construction and maintenance He addded that parking at the Ponce Ga- The bill was passed with 20 votes in fa- spacing and poor organization in of parking garages, surface lots and trans- rage “doesn’t make sense.” vor, none against and only one abstention. parking lots may change in January. portation services such as the three addi- Brandi Wyskocil, a sophomore, has Gross expects Patricia Whitely, vice presi- tional shuttles added this year. The cost of similar frustrations with the restrictions on dent of Student Affairs, to receive the Sen- that a desperate student once paid him $50 ate’s recommendation early this week. for his parking space. Still, students are having difficulties Janet Gavarrete, UM’s campus plan- parking even in lots where the spaces are ner, said several extension plans have been clearly defined. The Hecht/Stanford lot made, including plans to extend the Serpen- receives many non-resident guests because tine Parking Lot in front of the BankUnited of its proximity to the BankUnited Center, Center. the Wellness Center and other athletic fa- Construction on the Serpentine Lot cilities. is scheduled to begin January 2008. Upon Jenna Mullins, a sophomore, said it completion, it will be available to commuter was hard to find parking when she lived and residential students. near the Hecht/Stanford lot. Many times she was forced to park near Eaton. Karunya Krishnan may be contacted at Velazquez said he believes supplemen- [email protected] and Nene Kamate tal lots and garages are needed, and added may be contacted at [email protected]. 2007/2008 parking prices at UM and its ‘sister schools’ •University of Miami: Resident: •Case Western: $30-$100 depend- $442; Commuter: $422 ing on lot •Tulane: Resident: $575; Com- •Rochester: Resident: $347; Com- muter: $520 muter: $160 •Emory: Resident and Commuter: •University of Southern California: $624 $792 for on-campus lots; $450 for housing lots •Vanderbilt: Students pay $10.20 per month through May •Carnegie Mellon: $840-$1,956, depending on lot •New York University: NYC public lot parking rates only •Brandeis: Resident and Com- muter: $125 •Syracuse: $311 for surface lots; $618 for garages

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New clinic offers free healthcare Program initiated by UM student BY BEN DANIELS CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Second-year medical student Priyanka Handa began volunteering at the Victims Services Center (VSC) as a freshman at the University of Miami. After the VSC per- formed a “needs assessment” of its mem- COURTESY OF PRIYANKA HANDA bers, Handa set out to find a solution to the Tahira Mathen, Jennifer Runco, center’s number one unmet need: Health- Priyanka Handa and Naureen Farid. care. The VSC, which opened in 1994, pro- vides therapy and legal counsel to victims Handa said that working at the clinic is of crime and domestic abuse. It requires a good way for first and second-year medi- volunteers to commit at least five hours of cal students to get additional clinic experi- service a week. ence. Handa started her own project to es- The clinic stays free because of its ini- tablish a free clinic at the VSC in January tial seed fund, which was supplemented by 2006. She received initial funding from the an additional grant from the Medical Alum- Goldman-Sachs Global Leaders Program, ni Association through the John K. Robin- which Handa said “expedited the process son Fund. Handa said that the clinic is also of starting the clinic.” Handa worked at working towards a more “formal partner- the VSC to establish the clinic that summer, ship” with the Miller School of Medicine. and it opened in July with the help of VSC Currently, the clinic is working to sign its Executive Director and Founder Theresa children up for Florida Kid Care, the state Descilo. insurance program. “It’s really great to be doing something “It’s been a phenomenal experience,” to help people to transform their lives: Spir- said Heidi Ashbaugh, a second-year medi- it, mind and body,” Descilo said. cal student who has been volunteering with According to Handa, the VSC clinic is the clinic for the past year. “It’s definitely modeled after San Juan Bosco Clinic in Lit- been a terrific chance for medical students tle Havana, which is where many medical to get involved.” students volunteer. Every few weeks Handa sends out an e-mail to recruit medical stu- Ben Daniels may be contacted at b.daniels@ dents for volunteer work at the clinic. umiami.edu. Gandhi Day of Service

MARISSA GUTHERZ // Hurricane Staff GOT GANDHI? University of Miami students participated in a number of community-oriented efforts, such as painting a house, on Oct. 6. Coral Gables Mayor Don Slesnick addressed the students on the UC Rock before they began the day’s activities.

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opinion "i hope i never again hear of such behavior from miami fans” — jim sasso, hurst, texas the canetoonist by ahmed fahim speakUP! “If tanning were a drug, what drug would it be?”

editorial letters to the editor GILBERTGILBERT HSHSU JuniorJunior TOURING CAMPUS: Stop the Bush bashing? Not until he’s out of office! “Acid because over- This letter is in response to Richard times the amount paid to U.S. soldiers. They tanned people hallucinate their attractiveness.” A WALKING CONTRADICTION Lyons’ Sept. 27 op-ed piece “Stop the Bush have received a total of $1 billion in contracts Bashing.” Mr. Lyons, I can hardly decide since the outset of the war. Not only do our tour guides have to know where to start with your elementary analysis Just days ago, Bush vetoed a health care how to walk backwards but they also have to be of the global effect this administration is hav- bill that would have provided insurance to able to sugarcoat the not-so-brochure-friendly ing. You make the naive [assertion] that the 10 million children for $35 billion over the aspects of our fine university. Bush administration said this would be a fast next five years. To this “fiscally conservative” “To your left we have Stanford Residential war. Remember the “Mission Accomplished” administration, that was too much money. Let College, which has two towers — Rosborough fiasco? Two months into the war, Bush proudly us not forget about the $800 billion that has and Walsh — and is home to more than 900 stood atop a ship and declared that the war been spent in Iraq. Bush has openly displayed students. To your right are the Intramural Fields was over. Last week, the private security firm that he does not care about the poor; he contin- ANUP PATEL where the marching band prepares for football Senior Blackwater, which provides escorts for diplo- ues to cut taxes for the rich, carelessly spends games, club sports hold practices and where, mats and other dignitaries who visit Iraq, came on the war in Iraq and drives our country “[Marijuana because] ahem, girls in, uh, bikinis two sizes too small waking and baking are under massive scrutiny. Their involvement in further into a debt that our grandchildren will spend their free time laying out and smoking both great on a Saturday the war is a prime example of “pork-barrel be paying off. You, Mr. Lyons, need to take a copious amounts of cigarettes.” morning.” politics,” given that Blackwater’s founder and step back, look at the numbers and do some As guides lead packs of parents and pro- his sister raised over $325,000 for Bush during research before you go defending this lame- spective students along the lake in front of the 2004. The State Department pays Blackwater duck president. Rat, they field safety concerns from parents. Just $1,222 per day per mercenary, which is six — Stephen P. Murray, freshman as the guides assure them that the lake is very safe, a student lets out a scream as she spots a 10-foot crocodile looming nearby. Then the parents ask about the prevalence Rude fans are disgrace to Hurricanes of drinking on campus — particularly under- age drinking. The tour guides explain how UM I have always flown my ‘Canes flag Do they not realize how this casts a horribly ZAINAB ALI Junior is designated as a wet campus since alcohol is proudly on game days. However, from what I negative light on the school’s athletics, not to served at the Rat but that student drinking isn’t was told by my wife’s nephew (a Texas A&M mention the community at large? How about “Another drug I don’t do.” much of a problem. Meanwhile, there are gliders grad) who attended the football game on Sept. the negative financial consequences this could full of fraternity brothers chugging pitchers of 20, I am not only disturbed but embarrassed have on the area? Who would want to return beer at noon. as well. During the game, some Miami fans after being treated that way? Later the tour concludes with parents and taunted and harassed the A&M fans (and These chants and their accompanying their kids boarding the Hurry ‘Cane Shuttles on players) with a “f*** the faggies” chant. This is belligerent attitudes make the school look very their way back to Ponce Garage. They laugh at absolutely and totally unacceptable! immature. I hope I never again hear of such the play on words with Hurricane and “Hurry Do the Miami fans fail to realize that the behavior from Miami fans. ‘Cane.” Their tour guide laughs along with them visiting team and their fans are guests? Would — Jim Sasso but for a different reason. Is the name clever? they treat guests in their homes like this? Hurst, Texas CHRIS RAWLINS Absolutely. But it’s also sadly ironic. Junior Whether we realize it or not, we’re making “An over-the-counter our tour guides’ jobs a lot harder than they need this week’s question drug because people do to be. A number of things the tour guides say are LET YOUR VOICE BE it way too much.” contradicted by what’s going on around them. If What’s your contribution to our “Suntan U”? SpeakS Up answers are edited for UM is on its way to becoming a new “Ivy,” that -I thought that tanning was included in our tuition. clarity, brevity and accuracy. effort should not be reflected solely by its admin- Send a letter -I like getting baked, but not by the sun. istration but by its students as well. Until then, to the editors compiled by HEARD -Nothing. I’m as pale as a ghost. ANNA IRANI cheers to our alma mater. Now let’s go tan… [email protected] Please visit themiamihurricane.com and cast your vote! or online at TheMiamiHurricane.com/letters

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‘Lady Maverick’ player, law student QUEEN OF HEARTS Vanessa Rousso puts her cards on the table BY MATTHEW BUNCH LEAVING A MARK spectacular showing for someone who had to years. There’s an opportunity here for large- CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER With this newfound approach, Rousso finish a law exam the morning of the tourna- scale success, not just playing the sport, but put her theory into practice. She cut her teeth ment. also in endorsements and the like.” he thought of a professional poker at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino This finish earned her the nickname Poker has slowed Rousso’s academic player usually conjures the image of a in nearby Hollywood, using lessons from “Lady Maverick,” after the title character pace down a bit, as she now takes fall semes- man grinding his life away at the tables, class at the table. played by Mel Gibson in the 1994 movie ters off to play, then studies in the spring. She Tsmoke surrounding his face, aged by the It wasn’t all smooth sailing in the begin- “Maverick.” In the film, Gibson must scrape plans to receive her degree this May. years spent in a windowless casino. ning. $25,000 together to enter a While it’s easy to think she will continue Certainly not the image of 24-year-old “It took a while to figure out what the and prove that he’s truly the best. Some dra- her meteoric rise through the poker world, Vanessa Rousso, a law student at the Univer- correct strategy was at first; it took a lot of tri- matic stories seem like they’re bound to be as her past indicates there’s no telling where sity of Miami. But don’t let the image deceive al and error,” Rousso said. “But then I went made into a movie; Rousso’s already was. Vanessa Rousso could wind you; if Rousso’s at the table, she’ll probably out and bought all the books and read every She’s clearly doing well but her up next. Just pray that be walking away with your money. book on poker that has ever been written, and backgroundbackgroundd iinn economics allows her whereverwherever tthehe ffutureuture Rousso did not follow a traditional path within a year, I was on my way.” to see what’s ahead for heher,r, on and may take her, it’s to enter the ranks of professional poker play- The jumping-off point came in 2005 for off the table. Already featurefeaturedd not at your table. ers. A high school valedictorian and a na- Rousso when she competed in her first bibigg in such high-profile programs tionally-renowned debater, Rousso attended event, a Circuitircuit event as NBC’s “Poker After DarkDark”” Matthew on a full scholarship. Not to in New Orleans. Always the overachiever,chc iever, she and sponsored by PPokerStars,okerStars, Bunch may rest on her laurels, she graduated cum laude reached the final table and finisheded seventh. there are many pospossibilitiessiibib lities fforor be contactcontacteded in two and a half years, a Duke record. She She was starting to make her mark.k. a young,young, charismcharismaticata ic female at m.bunch@ decided to attend UM Law for post-graduate If 2005 was a great year for Rousso,ousso, 2006 in the world of professional umiami.edu. studies, and everything seemed to be in place was astronomical. It started at anotherther circuit poker. for a gifted young woman to thrive in the event, this time in February in Atlanticlantic City, “Poker is a very immaturimmaturee world of academia. Little did anyone know where her legend began to grow. After over- sport; it’s in its infancy,” she what was on the horizon. sleeping, she was faced with eitherer showinshowingg said. “It’s going to grow up late and taking a penalty, or sprintingprinting to and become more JUST A GAME? the casino. Ever the competitor, shee chose the and more orga- As an economics major, Rousso special- latter and threw on a bathrobe andd a cowboy nized in the ilzed in Game Theory, originally proposed by hat. In her new uniform, she finishednished fifth coming John Nash, who inspired the film “A Beauti- and made more than $17,000 in thehe process. ful Mind.” The theory predicts how people “I’d never pulled a stunt like that before will react in given circumstances. Often ap- or since,” Rousso said. “But I’d ratherther plplayay in plied in the worlds of artificial intelligence a bathrobe than be late.” and ethics, Rousso saw possibility when ap- Her big splash was to come twowo months plying it to an unexpected arena. She decided later when Rousso staked $25,000000 in the to combine her academic studies and the championship, one of the newly-popular world of Texas Hold’em. biggest events on the poker calendar.dar. Again, “[Game Theory] applies to a range of she stunned the field and finishedd seventhseventh,, subjects, from the mating rituals of chimpan- topping such greats as Johnny Chan,han, Phil zees to nuclear deterrence policies to more Hellmuth and , a com- multi-dimensional games like poker,” Rousso bined 31 World Series of Poker braceletsacelets said. “It’s really fascinating to use it to study between them. poker, because there’s the human element of Not only that, she walked away bluffing that makes it really interesting.” with more than $250,000 dollars–a VANESSA ROUSSO’S POKER TIPS

• Be selective with your hands: Bad cards usually don’t get better. • Don’t be stubborn: Don’t be afraid to fold the small blind. • Use position to your advantage: Weaker hands are better when you get to act last and see what other players are doing. Photo courtesy Lotus Public Relations • Don’t let your emotions get to you: Other players love to see someone “on tilt.” It’s an easy way for them to make a lot of money. Illustration by Emma Cason-Pratt • Don’t play over your head: Never involve yourself in a game you can’t afford.

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Bring on the Wine (and Iron) weird news BY HILARY SAUNDERS SENIOR EDGE WRITER ATTENTIONN WAL-MART WAL MART SHOPPERS, SHOPPERS WEDDING ON AISLE TWO On his third full-length re- In Springfield, Ohio, two lovers have tied the knot in the “exclu- lease, Iron and Wine discovered sive” lawn and garden section of their local Wal-Mart. Chet Eldridge percussion. Sam Beam, the name is an automotive manager and his new wife Danna Hornback is an behind the bearded singer/song- arts-and-crafts associate at the store. They met at the staff orientation writer, has transitioned away program. Hornback was delighted when Eldridge asked for a first date from the soothing strumming and in the furniture department, and the couple was engaged not long after. peaceful guitar picking of 2004’s The ceremony took place in the store during regular hours and cheers Our Endless Numbered Days. could be heard from across the store when the two were pronounced On The Shepherd’s Dog, Iron man and wife. and Wine employs bongo drums, PIGS ROAM UPSCALE MICHIGAN NEIGHBORHOOD A BIG BABY In Russia’s Altai region, twangy guitars, slides and nu- In Grand Rapids, Mich., nobody is quite sure how two potbellied 3 out of 4 stars a jumbo-sized baby was born. merous effects pedals. While this pigs wound up in an upscale neighborhood. The wayward swine were The 17.11-pound little girl has may sound like blasphemy to lodic pots and pans. “Boy With a spotted about 7 a.m. Wednesday. Animal control quickly netted one of stunned her parents, who have many, take a fair listen. It actu- Coin” may be the best song on the the pigs, but they needed a little more time to capture the second one. 11 other children. The mother, ally works. album, since it rolls along with The Grand Rapids Press says the pigs are thought to be escaped pets. Tatyana Barabanova, was over- The Shepherd’s Dog isn’t a steady claps. “The Devil Never Local resident Laurie Blase says she doesn’t know of any neighbors whelmed by the sheer size and complete departure from Iron Sleeps” is a two-minute blues jam who kept pet pigs. and Wine’s original style; “Resur- with tinkling keys, a walking bass weight of her not-so-little bundle rection Fern” is a reassuring and and feedback guitars. MAN GETS 5 MONTHS FOR KILLING OSTRICH of joy, Nadia. However, the child familiar tune with a noticeable It may take a few listens to In Redwood City, Calif., a man has been sentenced to five months does not quite hold the record bass line. adjust to Iron and Wine’s new in jail and three years of probation for killing an ostrich in San Mateo for “heaviest baby.” According But “Wolves (Song of the album, but The Shepherd’s Dog County. Authorities say Jonathan Porter, his friend Timonthy McKev- to Guinness World Records, the Shepherd’s Dog)” is a perfect shows how a band can mature itt and a few others were drinking on Halloween last year and decided heaviest baby at birth was a huge 22.8-pound boy in Aversa, Italy, example of their newfound and expand its sound in a suc- to trespass on a ranch. Gaylord the ostrich apparently grew incensed in 1955. techniques. During the song’s cessful way. and attacked and injured both men. Porter and McKevitt later returned to the ranch with a rifle and shotgun and killed Gaylord. McKevitt three-minute jam, a wah-pedal will have to pay $5,000 in restitution for killing the ostrich. Porter has Compiled by Merika Vine and sounds underneath guitars and Hilary Saunders may be con- already served a five-month sentence. from news.yahoo.com percussion that crashes like me- tacted at [email protected].

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“Randy [Shannon] is doing “We played really well. a really, really good job for Unfortunately we didn’t [the Hurricanes] and he’s a fi nish on the opportunities good person.” we created.” —BUTCH DAVIS SPORTS —LAUREN SINGER UNC head football coach OCT. 8 THROUGH 10, 2007 freshman soccer midfi elder

FOOTBALL REPORT CARD: MIAMI V. UNC ‘Canes lose despite comeback BY DAN STEIN // STAFF SPORTS WRITER QUARTERBACKS: C LINEBACKERS: B- Kyle Wright accounted for all They made the plays that were in three touchdowns but also for front of them, but nothing more. four interceptions. It’s hard to Losing Colin McCarthy early to in- give him a grade here, because he jury did not help the cause. Tava- led the ‘Canes back from a huge res Gooden continues to play well hole. However, he is also largely in coverage and pursuit, although responsible for creating that defi - his name was not called as much cit. While Wright made several on Saturday as it has been in the big plays, he also held onto the past. ball too long at times, and two of SECONDARY: D the interceptions he threw were Aside from Kenny Phillips, they unacceptable. In other words, he were susceptible to the big play fl uctuated between Peyton Man- and missed tackles. It may be ning and Trent Green. time to bench Carlos Armour, who RUNNING BACKS: B seems to be consistently out of The backs did everything they position and misses far too many could. The play calls were iffy at tackles. The open fi eld play early in times, and they rarely had good the fi rst quarter in which Armour holes to run through. This cannot bounced off of UNC running back Anthony Elzy comes to mind when COURTESY UNC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION be blamed on Javarris James and I think of this unit’s performance. ALMOST THERE: The ‘Canes scored 27 points in the second half, but it wasn’t enough for a win. Graig Cooper, both of whom con- tinued to run hard all game. SPECIAL TEAMS: F Butch Davis The Hurricanes could not stop ball back, but Wright threw an in- There were big plays in the return the bleeding in the second quarter terception that led to another field RECEIVER CORPS: B game, specifi cally from Cooper as the Tar Heels blocked a Matt goal. The Hurricanes put together When the ball was delivered to still has control and Ryan Hill, but Francesco Bosher punt deep in Miami terri- one final drive, but Wright threw a them, they made plays. The play Zampogna is yet another disap- of Miami tory, which led to a touchdown. fourth interception into a crowd of of the group was highlighted by UNC finished their flawless half three Tar Heels defenders. Darnell Jenkins’s 97-yard touch- pointing kicker for the ‘Canes. He missed a chip shot and an extra BY ZACK LOSS with a 54-yard touchdown run on a Despite Miami’s 411 offensive down catch. Sam Shields provided point, neither of which is accept- STAFF SPORTS WRITER reverse to wideout Brandon Tate. yards, the ‘Canes were unable to a spark in his return to the lineup. Miami went into the half shut convert and made fatal mistakes. able for an ACC contender. Damien The Miami Hurricanes mount- out by UNC 27-0. Each of Wright’s four interceptions OFFENSIVE LINE: C- Berry is becoming a coverage de- ed an improbable rally Saturday but The third quarter looked like came on first downs, stifling the The big boys did not consistently mon on the kickoff team. could not overcome the Tar Heels, a completely different game, as a offense’s chances of scoring. Fran- provide room to run for Cooper falling 33-27. COACHING: C revived Miami offense opened the cesco Zampogna went wide right and James. They gave Wright The loss was their first against Patrick Nix was too unimaginative half with an impressive drive for on a field goal attempt in the first time to throw in the third quarter former University of Miami head with his play calls in the fi rst half, a touchdown. The Miami defense quarter and missed an extra point but buckled under pressure too coach and current University of looked possessed, allowing only 17 in the third. and the 27-point defi cit proved North Carolina head coach, Butch many times. yards in the quarter and forcing a Miami returns to the Orange too great to overcome late. Randy Davis. fumble that led to a fourth down Bowl on Saturday to face Georgia DEFENSIVE LINE: B Shannon rallied his team in the With the loss, Miami falls to touchdown reception by wide re- Tech in a must-win ACC matchup. Teraz McCray led the way with his halftime locker room and made 4-2 on the season and 1-1 in ACC ceiver Sam Shields. The Tar Heels had little to say two sacks, but the line did not good adjustments. The defense action. More notably their road re- On Miami’s next possession, about Miami’s efforts, but Davis get enough pressure on Carolina gave up only six points in the sec- cord is 0-2. quarterback Kyle Wright connect- made a point of commenting on quarterback T.J. Yates to justify ond half and the offense showed The ‘Canes gained zero yards ed with Darnell Jenkins in stride Shannon’s work as head coach af- any higher of a grade. At times it a killer instinct, but too many on their first offensive possession, for a 97-yard touchdown reception. ter the game. setting the tone for the remainder of seemed Yates had all day to throw mistakes and too much fi rst half In fewer than eight minutes of play- “Randy and I have a lot of the first quarter. After the punt, the in the pocket. conservatism killed the effort. ing time, the ‘Canes had cut the Tar history together. Randy’s doing a Tar Heels drove down the field for Heels’ lead to seven and seemed to really, really good job for [the Hur- a touchdown on five plays, capped be right back in the thick of it. ricanes] and he’s a good person.” Visit TheMiamiHurricane.com to read Dan by a 39-yard run by running back At the start of the fourth quar- Anthony Elzy for the score. Davis’ ter, UNC kicked a field goal to ex- Zack Loss may be contacted at Stein’s commentary on Saturday’s game. team would add two field goals be- tend the lead to 10. Miami got the [email protected]. fore the end of the quarter. October 8 - 10, 2007 THE MIAMI HURRICANE SPORTS 11 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 12

SPORTS BRIEFS WOMEN’S SOCCER

TENNIS McDowell, but ultimately Vallverdu Miami stuck at double overtime fell 11-9 in the third-set tiebreaker. Vallverdu siblings the season. The Hokies took advantage of the Hur- see their runs end Offense unable to finish ricanes’ missed opportunities and replied with a goal CROSS COUNTRY in key ACC match in the 61st minute to tie the score. After advancing to the second Hurricanes lock up It was Marika Gray’s sixth goal of the season, a round of the 2007 Polo Ralph Lau- BY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA team high, on a pass from teammate Julian Johnson. ren All-American Tennis Champion- fi rst-place fi nishes CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER The ‘Canes were affected by the 10-4 difference ship, with a win against No. 27 Elliot in corner kicks in favor of Tech, which rendered them Wronksi, No. 19 Daniel Vallverdu fell The University of Miami wom- In its first ACC road game of the season on unable to capitalize on scoring chances. Miami also in the second round to No. 4 Travis en’s and men’s cross country teams Thursday night in Blacksburg, Va., the University had two off sides calls against them in the game. Helgeson. fi nished in fi rst place at the fl run- of Miami women’s soccer team blew an early lead Each team substituted players when the other did On the women’s side, sopho- ners.com Invitational. against rival Virginia Tech to finish the match at a 1-1 the same in order to keep fresh legs on the field for the more Laura Vallverdu advanced The Hurricane women were tie after two overtimes. extended match and back-and-forth play. to the quarterfi nals in the main led by senior Delia Phlatts, who Freshman forward Brittney Steinbruch, who re- Despite three players receiving yellow cards draw at the 2007 Riviera/ITA All- placed fi rst in the women’s com- cently earned NSCAA National Player of the Week, and 34 fouls from both teams combined, each goalie American Tennis Championships. petition. ACC Player of the Week, Soccer America Women’s played the duration of the game, with Lauren Mc- She advanced to the quarterfi nal The Hurricane men were led Team of the Week and Soccer Buzz Elite Team of Adam notching six saves for the ‘Canes and Ashley round after a tough three-hour by junior Andrew Chuplis, who the Week, netted her 12th goal of the season in the Owens stopping nine shots for the Hokies. match against Vanderbilt’s Amanda claimed the individual title with a 15th minute, assisted by fellow freshman midfielder “We played really well,” Singer said. “Unfortu- Taylor, winning 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. In the fi rst place fi nish. Lauren Singer. nately we didn’t finish on the opportunities we cre- quarterfi nal round, Vallverdu found Steinbruch is already second in the Hurricanes’ ated.” herself in an equally tough match- Information compiled from record book for goals in a season, just four shy of Miami now stands at a record of 6-2-3 (2-0-1 up against Georgia Tech’s Amanda hurricanesports.com. the feat, while Singer moved up as the team’s second ACC), coming off key victories against North Caro- leading scorer with her fifth assist of the year. lina and NC State, while Virginia Tech moved to 4-4-2 Despite taking more shots on goal and exhibiting (0-2-1 ACC). aggressive play, the ‘Canes could only muster a 1-0 The ‘Canes will play host to Boston College TheMiamiHurricane.com lead at the half. Thursday night at Cobb Stadium. Miami was once again plagued by their season- You won’t believe how awesome it is. long inability to finish on shots, which cost them the Christina De Nicola may be contacted at c.denicola@ game against University of South Florida earlier in umiami.edu.

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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Team drops two home ACC games

MELINDA HOCHARD // Hurricane Staff GETTING SERVED: Ciara Michel prepares to serve and score against Georgia Tech on Sunday afternoon.

The Tigers controlled most of game three Volleyball continues until a late run by the ‘Canes cut the their lead down to two, 29-27. The Tigers ended the conference slump match with a kill after a timeout. BY LELAN LEDOUX Sophomore Genny Mayhew continued CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER to display a strong performance by finishing the game with 15 kills. She has recorded at The Hurricane volleyball team dropped least 15 kills against four of her last five ACC two ACC matches at home this weekend opponents. against Clemson and Georgia Tech. The Ti- “Genny Mayhew came on fire and made gers swept the ‘Canes and Georgia Tech beat a mid-match turnaround tonight,” Lantagne Miami 3-1. Welch said. “The energy and fire she brought UM falls to 8-8 on the season and 2-5 in was great to see and I expect that will lead us ACC play. to some good things in the future.” “We played sporadic and inconsistent,” Sophomore Cassie Loessberg led the Head Coach Nicole Lantagne Welch said. team with 17 digs and freshman Katie Gal- “[We played] great at times and terrible at lagher finished with 32 assists. Junior Ashley times.” Woods added eight kills. After being swept in their previous two Ultimately, the 25 attack errors and 11 games, Miami came into a tough match serving errors caught up with the Hurricanes. against Clemson looking to get above .500 “We obviously didn’t serve like we want- in ACC play. But the Tiger’s stifling defense ed to. We didn’t put enough pressure on them overpowered the ‘Canes in game one and and we made a lot of bad errors,” Lantagne beat them 30-13. Miami came out flat, which Welch said. caused them to have 16 total errors and have Two days later the Hurricanes were back an attack percentage in the negatives. in action taking on Georgia Tech. Mayhew Looking to bounce back from a lopsided opened the game with two straight kills but score in game one, the ‘Canes came out with late errors cost the ‘Canes the game, 30-24. a spark in game two. Both teams battled back Miami stepped up on both sides of the and forth throughout the game until two late net and took game two, 30-24. In game three, errors cost the Hurricanes the game, 30-28. Georgia Tech regrouped and slipped by the The ‘Canes had an attack percentage ‘Canes, 30-27. over .350 and had 13 more kills than errors The Hurricanes were unable to get in compared to one. sync in game four and lost the match, 3-1. “We made a nice switch between games Senior Ciara Michel finished with eight one and two and we played so much more in kills and eight total blocks and Mayhew had sync,” Lantagne Welch said. “We really had a 11 kills and 12 digs. good offensive game in game two and it came down to the little things with errors here and Lelan LeDoux may be contacted at l.ledoux@ there that cost us the game.” umiami.edu. October 8 - 10, 2007 THE MIAMI HURRICANE SPORTS 13 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 14

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night on South Beach. other group you can think of. Each and True Religion jeans are obviously ing is more unattractive than a lack of Everyone at this school is so fancy. You’re not the only one. I’ve crowd has its own way of life and not your thing, and that’s okay. Don’t confidence. Never before have I seen girls wear high met many a UM girl who’s felt out of style. compromise your personal style or heels to class and carry their schoolbooks place after arriving on campus. I sup- It’s perfectly normal to feel un- beliefs to try and fit in. You’ll prob- Best of luck! in $1,000 designer bags. I know it’s ri- pose it depends where you came from, easy in a new environment. I remem- ably just end up looking awkward and diculous but I’m pretty plain and seeing but stilettos and designer duds were ber having a bit of a culture shock uncomfortable. V all these girls actually makes me feel bad not the norm at my high school. Life myself as a freshman. It wasn’t until Remember, the fancy, fashion- about myself. I just feel so unattractive in was a little less Dolce & Gabbana and I established my own group of friends able girls you see walking around Fact O’ the Day: If you look closely, comparison. a little more Abercrombie and Fitch. that it became easier to stop compar- have their off days too. No matter you’ll notice the Mona Lisa has no ~ Unfabulous The general public often writes ing myself to others. Seek out people how many layers of MAC makeup, eyebrows. In Renaissance Florence, it was off UM as a breeding ground for rich, on campus with similar interests and no one feels attractive 100 percent of fashionable for women to shave them off. As a simple GAP girl myself, I well-dressed socialites, but that’s sim- more often than not you’ll find their the time. can understand where you’re com- ply not the whole truth. There are all philosophy on style aligns more close- Give yourself a little more credit. Please send probing inquiries to ing from. It can definitely be a shock kinds of people on campus if you look ly with your own. Plain does not mean boring or ugly. I [email protected] or drop V a line to arrive to your 8 a.m. class clad in hard enough. Just like high school, we So, you don’t look like you just hate to sound like a fashion magazine, in her box in the office of The Miami last night’s pajamas only to find your have the preps, the hippies, the indie stepped off the runway at New York but own your style. No matter what Hurricane. All questions and com- neighbor dressed like she’s ready for a kids, the athletes and probably any Fashion week. So what? Jimmy Choos kind of clothing you’re wearing, noth- ments will remain anonymous.

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