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September 22 - 25, 2006 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 SEPT TODAY La Petit Jerusalem will be screened UMNEWS 22 at the Cosford Cinema at 5:15 p.m. Admission is free with a Cane Card. Dining services offers students more late-night options Students who are late-night diners will dining alternatives during the late evening results clearly refl ected that Leo’s was the most Cheer on the women’s volleyball team have more options to choose from this week as hours. Leo’s was deemed the most practical popular food venue, which is why we’ve decided as they play against Boston College at 7 Leo’s Deli extends its hours of operation. The eat- option based on sales data collected during the to keep it open later,” Tenen said. p.m. in the Knight Sports Center. ery, which previously closed its doors at 6 p.m., three week move-in period for University Village Dining and Vending Services have used will now remain open until 9 p.m. from Monday residents, during which most of the restaurants student feedback to extend the service hours SEPT SATURDAY to Thursday. in the dining hall, including Leo’s, remained open of several other eateries such as Wendy’s, The Lowe Art Museum kicks off its Gua- According to Mel Tenen, vice president of later. Salsarita’s and Panda Express over the past few 23 temalan textiles exhibition, “Flowers auxiliary services, the decision to keep Leo’s open “We felt that, based on student feedback years, the results of which have been benefi cial, for the Earth Lord". The exhibition will later resulted from student requests for healthier and data collected during those three weeks, the Tenen said. run until Nov. 12 and will feature over 150 handmade textiles unique to the highland villages of Guatemala. ELSEWHERE UM’s Amnesty International, Students Thai University of Wisconsin students respond to coup d’etat Together Ending Poverty and Hands for the Homeless will be hosting the BY JOANA PLINER Several Thai students at the University of troversial public fi gure since he took offi ce and Breaking the Formula Benefi t Concert BADGER HERALD (U. WISCONSIN) Wisconsin said they were shocked to see military several attempts to force his resignation failed from 1 to 4 p.m. on the UC Patio. This tanks rolling through the capital of Thailand. earlier this year. event is free and open to the public. (U-WIRE) MADISON, Wis. - After the Royal “It’s as much a shock to me as it is to you,” Still, Bicker said he did not think the coup Thai Army overthrew standing Prime Minister UW senior and member of Thai Undergrads As- would affect the average laypersons life in SEPT SUNDAY Thaksin Shinawatra in a nonviolent cout d’etat sociation Taj Unakul said. Thailand. The Bridesmaid will be screened at Tuesday night while he was scheduled to speak With Shinawatra now overthrown, there are Bickner added it was unfortunate that tanks the Cosford Cinema at 3 p.m. Admis- at the United Nations in New York, University of many questions about the country's future. have cruised through Bangkok so many times in 24 sion is free with a Cane Card. Wisconsin students and faculty have responded Languages and Cultures of Asia professor the past, but that those tanks are merely a show with both shock and understanding. Robert Bickner said Shinawatra has been a con- of power, not force. La Petit Jerusalem will be screened at the Cosford Cinema at 5 p.m. Admis- ETC. sion is free with a Cane Card. Applications for Alernative Winter Break site leaders are now available in the Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leaderhip Development in SEPT MONDAY UC 240. Return applications to the Butler Center by Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. Previous site leadership experience is preferred. Student Government elections begin 25 today and will last through Wednes- day, Sept. 27th. 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He including construction planning, education hopes to start an organization at UM based being utilized on and transportation. on the initiative. The construction planning leg, headed “A sustainable culture is the new indus- multiple campuses by Vic Atherton, vice president of facilities trial revolution and we want the university to BY LARRY NOLAN and planning, and Ken Capezzuto, director be a leader in this new revolution,” Braun- STAFF NEWS WRITER of environmental health and safety, broke stein said. ground on the CRI last spring. Braunstein, who will graduate in May, The University of Miami’s new Clini- The recently completed 350,000 square- plans to concentrate his study on sustainable cal Research Institute (CRI) on the Jackson foot building is outfitted with double-paned, development and environmental policy in Memorial Medical Campus is the first build- argon-filled glass so its windows may remain graduate school. ing in the South Florida-area to be certified cool in direct sunlight, and high-efficiency “green” from top to bottom. light fixtures tied to a building energy man- GUIDELINES FOR THE FUTURE This is one of the most recent examples agement system. of an initiative, spearheaded by President The building also includes an air man- The president plans to publicly sign the Tal- Donna E. Shalala, to propel the university agement system to minimize impurities and loires Declaration later this fall and hopes to into ecological sustainability through the use maximize comfort. In addition, almost all in- have former Vice President Al Gore on hand of environmentally-friendly technologies. ternal materials, including walls and carpet- to direct the ceremony. ing, are made out of recyclable or recycled This declaration, according to the Inter- materials. national Institute for Sustainable Develop- This building, with its “green” features, ment, is an international accord serving as will not stand alone. a unifying stance and guideline as to how In the years to come, the construction of schools should be utilizing their resources to three more “green” buildings is also planned. combat unnecessary and wasteful consump- The Biomedical Research Institute, the Uni- tion. versity Hospital and its support facility, which Presidents and chancellors at universi- will also be located on the medical campus, ties the world over have also signed this in- will embrace many of the same environmen- ternational treatise. Some signatories include tally-friendly features as the CRI. the heads of Tufts University, the University COURTESY UM MEDIA RELATIONS On the Coral Gables campus there are a Ibadan in Nigeria and Universidad Federal GREEN CRI: The 336,000 square foot few promotions geared toward raising aware- de Mato Grosso in Brazil. building has a construction budget of $90 mil. and will house research efforts. ness of sustainability and alternative fuel us- The declaration articulates the need age. to establish programs to generate academic The university has purchased test models knowledge and dialogue in environmental of new electric transportation carts that will management, sustainable economic develop- $ for Green hopefully replace the gasoline-powered Gold- ment, population and related fields to ensure In an effort to help universi- Cart currently in use by university staff. that all university graduates are environmen- ties around the country go green, Such carts are already in use at other in- tally literate and responsible citizens. mtvU and General Electric are stitutions, such as the University of Southern “The Talloires Declaration is a 10-point sponsoring a contest encourag- California. plan that will be a major step forward in the ing students to conceive ideas to The university plans to sponsor a con- school’s aspiration to be at the forefront of make their universities more envi- test in order to name the new green vehicle. long-term efficiency initiatives,” Braunstein ronmentally-friendly. Details of this contest will be announced in said. “It can not be stressed enough the im- The institution with the best October. portance to create a sustainable culture on idea will receive $25,000 to imple- At the beginning of the last school year campus.” ment the idea and an Earth Day and continuing through this year, the Depart- concert in the spring. ment of Parking and Transportation Services INTERDISCIPLINARY INITIATIVES For more information, visit offered a 50 percent discount on parking per- www.ecocollegechallenge.com. mits to owners of hybrid cars so as to encour- The university has also been making an effort age environmentally-friendly driving by stu- to arm students with the knowledge to tackle dents. Forty students have taken advantage future ecological problems and to promote a lution must come from the business commu- of the discount this year. more sustainable world for all living things. nity and, as consumers, we are all involved.” Also as of last year, the university in- The Center for Ecosystem Science and The Center for Ecosystem Science and stalled waterless toilets in several bathrooms Policy at UM will create interdisciplinary ini- Policy hopes to be the nexus for a new and on the Coral Gables campus to reduce tiatives that bridge the gap between science flexible undergraduate program that gives waste. and environmental policy. students the opportunity to learn in a problem Other efforts to reduce waste, such as Bridging the gap between these two ele- solving context and gain field experience. recycling in the dorms and dining halls for in- ments should be the major concern in sustain- “We are developing the leaders of to- stance, have been in place for several years. ability efforts, said Pamela Reid, associate morrow’s new industrial and environmental professor of marine geology and geophysics. revolution,” Shalala said. COURTESY UM MEDIA RELATIONS STUDENT INVOLVEMENT THE BMI: To be completed August “Sustainability is not simply an is- 2007, it will be 182,000 square feet and sue for environmental scientists,” she Larry Nolan may be contacted at has a $78.4 mil. construction budget. Students at the Rosenstiel Campus are also said. “Leadership for a green, industrial revo- [email protected]. September 22 - 25, 2006 THE MIAMI HURRICANE NEWS 3 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 4 Republican Senate nominee stops in South Florida contributed over 30 years of civil service to Florida. Harris, Democrat incumbent Republicans and some liberals have chastised Nelson in Nelson to face-off in election the past for indecisiveness and taking moderate stances. Harris, who came into the national spotlight for her BY HILARY SAUNDERS work as Florida’s secretary of state during the 2000 presi- CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER dential election, helped end the recount, which led to George W. Bush being declared the winner. LITTLE HAVANA—Katherine Harris spent Labor Democrats, other members of the GOP and even ex- Day Monday, her last day before the Republican primary campaign managers accuse Harris of lying and running a election for the United States Senate, meeting, greeting and malicious election battle. chatting up the locals in South Miami’s Hispanic hangouts. After his loss to Harris in the primary, Monroe endorsed Beginning at the famous Versailles Restaurant, Harris Nelson. In a statement, he said that, to date, he has support- sauntered through the rain to meet some of her Cuban sup- ed all Republican nominees but that Harris’ “anti-Semitic porters. Holding up signs and passing out flyers in Spanish statements made to the Florida Baptist Witness were the last to curious bystanders, they hugged and kissed Harris, who straw in a string of misdeeds during our race.” is now the republican nominee for Senate. They professed Monroe was referring to an interview on Aug. 24 when HILARY SAUNDERS // Hurricane Staff their love and support in their native language, to which Harris said, “If you are not electing Christians, tried and SEA OF SUPPORT: Supporters of Katherine Harris, Harris replied, “Sí. Muchas gracias.” true, under public scrutiny and pressure, if you’re not elect- who went on to win the Republican nomination, and former competitor Peter Monroe fl ock to see the Moving into the building, Harris ran into her opponent ing Christians then in essence you are going to legislate candidates in Little Havana. in the primary race, Peter Monroe. After exchanging glanc- sin.” es, they proceeded to ignore each other for the rest of the to be coming from your classrooms, so we really want to get event. Both wandered around from table to table, trying to REACHING OUT feedback and get you guys engaged.” persuade locals to vote for them. As in most other elections, both candidates are reaching out After Harris stopped for two extended interviews with to college students. COMMON GROUND major broadcast news outlets, the campaign moved a few Nelson was not available, but Bryan Gulley, a spokesper- On top of all the politics of the two campaigns, both sides blocks down the road to Domino Park as sounds of support- son for Nelson’s campaign, commented on his behalf. implore college students to vote. ers chanting, “Harris! Harris!” faded into the background. “This is a critical election for every American who strug- “Voting is absolutely your civic engagement,” Harris said. At Domino Park, fewer people translated into fewer sup- gles to pay for the cost of going to college,” Gulley told the “It’s one of the most important rights that you have. Perhaps porters and the older men seemed more interested in their Miami Hurricane in an e-mail interview. “While the adminis- more than any time, your generation must understand how games than politics. Unfortunately for Harris, the weather tration and Katherine Harris have supported recent attempts critical it is to elect leaders that are going to be sensitive in deteriorated and the next activity on the day’s agenda, sign to slash funding for student loans, Nelson has opposed these those areas and that are going to come up with new ideas.” waving on the corner, was cancelled. misguided cuts.” Gulley echoed such support for participating in the elec- She didn’t need the extra publicity, though. She swept With regards to the college students’ potential, Harris tion. the next day’s primaries with over 50% of the vote. was optimistic. “Democracy should not be a spectator sport,” said Gul- “Your generation could probably be the greatest genera- ley. “You can either make a difference by electing leaders that BACKGROUND tion,” she said in an interview with the Miami Hurricane dur- reflect your beliefs or sit on the sidelines and let others decide After learning that Harris contributed $10 million of her ing a campaign stop. “I’ve never seen a group of students so the issues that affect your everyday life.” own money to her campaign, incumbant Bill Nelson asked engaged and involved, understanding issues globally. You’re At the time of publication, some polls indicate that Nel- supporters to “fight back against the negative attacks this very involved in the community. son has up to a 30-point lead over Harris. money will fund,” according to his campaign website. “I’ve been moved by how aware you are and how much Nelson, who is vying for his second six-year term, has you want to change things,” she said. “The leaders are going Hilary Saunders may be contacted at [email protected]. Rotaract, Project Medishare team up to help impoverished Haiti with the Haitian Ministry of Health. Project Medishare is ished,” de Filippo said. Efforts include feeding hungry, fully supported by the Haitian community and almost com- Though Rotaract has taken on the task of raising funds giving work to unemployed pletely run by Haitian citizens, said Alexandra de Filippo, a for Project Medishare, the group requests the help of the stu- public relations representative for Rotaract. dent community and other service organizations. BY KARYN MESHBANE The most recent plan for Project Medishare is the con- “As we are approaching our campaign goal, we would CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER struction of an agricultural facility that hopes to provide like to spread awareness on campus, not only to get the sup- thousands of Haitians with jobs and reduce the country’s port from the community but also to inspire other organiza- In a country where 92% of all children are malnourished 80% unemployment rate. tions by demonstrating that the materialization of programs and unemployment is not just a problem but a country-wide “These are only some of the advantages of our project, as ambitious as this campaign is possible,” de Filippo said. epidemic, one student group has devised a way to help. which we have estimated will benefit 200,000 Haitians in a If the Rotaract Club raises $125,000, a private donor The members of the University of Miami Rotaract two year period, especially vulnerable groups such as under- will match the amount, amounting to $250,000 in aid. At the Club, a college branch of the Rotary club, teamed up with nourished children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and moment, Rotaract is $29,000 from reaching their goal. the Project Medishare in order to help the impoverished na- HIV/AIDS and TB patients,” de Filippo said. The Rotaract Club at UM was founded by a group of tion of Haiti. The new agricultural facility will produce a substance friends who wanted to volunteer and reverse Haiti’s deterio- Project Medishare was founded four years ago by two known as Akamil, which consists of rice, beans, corn and ration. Now, the members of the club are reaching out to physicians, Dr. Barth Green and Dr. Arthur Fournier, both grains. The Akamil will be distributed among Haitian citi- the community and hoping that education about the state of of whom are associated with the UM’s Miller School of zens who cannot afford food or are too weak to work. Haiti will fuel a movement towards change. Medicine. The program sends groups of student volunteers Rotaract hopes the daily production of Akamil will Rotaract will next meet on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in UC Ball- to Haiti during the spring and summer breaks. reach 10 tons a day. To better understand this amount, one room C. For more information, please contact rotaract_ In addition to raising money for medical supplies, the pound of Akamil can serve nine meals. [email protected]. student volunteers learn about the country’s health problems “We wanted to start by providing for the most basic and educate Haitian citizens while working in collaboration needs because you cannot educate someone who is not nour- Karyn Meshbane may be contacted at [email protected]. 4 NEWS THE MIAMI HURRICANE September 22 - 25, 2006 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 5 Alumni couple donates glass collection to Lowe different.” Funds for new According to Dursum, glass is defined as a craft and as a functional piece, but not as museum wing also fine art. He added that part of the mission of part of gift the new space is to rethink the definition of glass as an art form. BY NICOLE ALIBAYOF “A lot of what is recognized as fine art CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER can be considered functional, for example, a painting functions as a wall decoration,” A 3,500-square foot pavilion is being Dursum said. “Just as a painting is consid- added to the Lowe Art Museum to house a ered more than a craft, so should glass.” glass collection of approximately 130-pieces Dursum said that museums are slowly donated by an alumni couple. broadening the definition of art, and that it Construction of this new addition will will become more fluid in the future. begin in March 2007, said Brian Dursum, “When I think about art, glass is not the museum director. what pops into my head,” said Lindsay Tem- “The preparations [for the exhibit] are pler, a sophomore who frequently visits the the most time consuming,” Dursum said. museum. “Exposure to this new pavilion “They require rearranging of the art pieces, will force me to rethink my definition of fine labeling them, putting them into storage, art.” building the new collection’s cabinetry and In addition to the glass works, the new installing the art.” wing of the museum also house ceramic art, ASHLEY NORTON // Hurricane Staff The glass collection, donated by Shel- in part to incorporate the new pavilion with SEE-THROUGH ART: Jeffrey Spencer’s “Shattered Ilussions” is in the collection don and Myrna Palley, include contempo- the art department’s own ceramics program. donated by alumni couple Sheldon and Myrna Palley for the Lowe Art Museum. rary glass the United States and around the Dursum said these student-produced pieces world. Among the pieces in the collection would serve to further supplement the aca- tion of the new wing and another $1 million it will be exhibited or fits into a collection, it are works by artists specializing in glass. demic mission of the university. in an endowment to the museum. tries not to accept new art pieces.” Some sculptures by artists Judi Elliott, Since the Palleys are well-known for Dursum said that new wing will be chal- The Lowe Art Museum collection holds Richard Jolley and William Carlson are al- their glass collection, the pavilion will at first lenging to the museum because it is under- about 15,000 objects and grows at about a ready out on display in the museum. be largely filled with glass. staffed and now needs more people to cover rate of 300 objects per year. Dursum said there has been a growing “It is ultimately a good thing for the uni- more areas of the building. He also said that For now, no other additions are planned interest in glass since the 1970s and this re- versity and a great thing for the community,” exhibits need to be scheduled and art pieces but the staff hopes future add-ons will ad- veals a turning point from bronzes, sculp- Dursum said. “There aren’t any museums in need to be rearranged and put into storage, a dress the issues of storage and gallery space, tures, and paintings to this new material be- the state that really have collections of our process that should take approximately three new offices and the growing needs of the ing used as an art medium. depth.” to four months. university community. “[The glass art] is definitely more in- The Palley collection is currently valued “The museum has been very cautious teresting than a painting,” Damien Dasilva, at about $2 million. In addition, the couple about what it accepts,” Dursum said. “Since Nicole Alibayof may be contacted at sophomore, said. “It’s something new and has donated $1 million towards the construc- storage is a problem, unless the staff knows [email protected]

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editorial the canetoonist - by ahmed fahim School's environmental changes a step in the right direction With the completion of the new Clinical Research In- stitute (CRI) at Jackson Memorial and plans for more en- send comments to [email protected] vironmentally-friendly buildings, the university continues to implement changes geared towards becoming “green.” The new CRI is not only designed to be energy-efficient, but is by charles hanna also constructed from recycled material. On campus, new completely-electric security carts were unveiled, to go along with existing recycling facilities and waterless toilets. From the Vatican peanut gallery... The changes implemented are a step in the right direc- tion. While the university is not the first to “go green,” nor is In 1870, The First Vatican Council wouldn’t be surprising, because it seems like just about every it the greenest, the changes are a good start, and indicative of gave the Pope infallibility in every mat- week the fiery-hardcore-fundamentalist Clerics have some- how future green initiatives can, and should, be implement- ter of dogma he would declare to the thing awesome to say about how much they hate the West. ed. They also set a good example, as UM is at the forefront of Church: in other words, whatever he said But really, all the explosive action (no pun intended?) seems environmentally-friendly practices in South Florida, which is was true. I speak of these things in past to be happening on the Muslim side of the world, because not what one would consider an Earth-friendly community. tense, because as of this week, they don’t every time a comic strip comes out about Mohammed or a ru- But now that the university has taken the first steps, it seem to apply anymore. For those of you mor circulates about a Koran getting flushed down the toilet, must continue its commitment long after the current pro- who are unaware, let me bring you up to every county from Iran to Indonesia erupts with angry protest grams are fulfilled. Events like these recent inaugurations speed. Last Sunday, the Pope apologized for quoting a 14th against the West and all its evils, like McDonalds and rock make for great publicity and give the school a good image century Byzantine emperor who said: “show me what Mo- music and blue jeans and Family Circus, although perhaps boost. But neither the university nor the public should be hammed brought that was new, and there you will only find that last one is justified. But I digress… lulled into complacency after these advances. It’s easy to things evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by Granted, the Pope’s comment was potentially explo- delude ourselves by thinking we’re doing enough for the the sword the faith he preached.” The ensuing reaction to the sive. But hey…he’s the Pope. And if the Pope—as the head environment – we’re not. We’ve only just begun, and green Pope’s comment from the Muslim world was one of violence. of the Catholic Church—is taking orders from people who changes seem to lag behind other university projects, such Churches were bombed in the West Bank. Ambassadors were aren’t even of his religion, it makes the Papal Office look like as new construction on the Gables campus and expanded recalled. A Nun was gunned down in Somalia. Then, the a farce. He can’t really have “infallibility,” because he himself shuttle routes. On that note, new shuttles purchased last year Pope apologized for his remark. feels the need to apologize for something he said. But even should have been outfitted to use cleaner burning natural gas Strangely, when Muslim Imam Suliman Satari said “an- though his politically correct, obsequious gesture made him as fuel, something Europe has been doing for years. nihilate the infidels and the polytheists, your enemies and look like a buffoon, it helped highlight the ridiculous and ex- But looking at the university’s track record of making a the enemies of religion…Allah, count them and kill them to cessive reactions of the Middle East. greener campus, it does not seem like commitment will be a the last one,” I don’t recall reading about a mass Christian problem. The changes will not only benefit the environment, wave of violent protest. Maybe that’s because in the Western Charles Hanna is a sophomore majoring in architecture. He but also enhance the university community tremendously. World, we’ve become immune to Islamic hate speech, which can be contacted at [email protected]. by bethany quinn Free speech at UM takes a hit: big investments do not The US Navy was recently giv- press themselves freely anywhere else at UM. Yeah it’s pri- ally high degree of influence that they have over the Univer- ing away free food on the Rock. Re: The vate property, but it’s more than that: it’s a community. sity’s financial investments, such as buying and re-zoning an military occupied the “free speech zone.” Furthermore, only organizations are allowed to re- environmental preserve in order to build condos. I’m not an Am I the only one who found that ironic? serve the free speech zone. You have to reserve your animal person: I don’t do pets, I like my steak bloody, and As I’m sure most Cubans (and Cu- right to free speech on campus, often months in ad- nine times out of ten, I’m with Darwin—and I don’t hug ban-Americans) know, Fidel Castro argues vance, and only if your message pertains to something trees, even metaphorically. But what were they thinking? that even though we have free speech in that an organization is willing to book the Rock for. Here’s what I’d ask for. Unless someone’s going to build the United States, it is extremely difficult It gets better. UM policy states that any written material large structures, allow free speech all over campus. Also, get to gain access to the media, and subsequently, to gain sig- distributed on UM property must be approved beforehand. rid of the approval process for flyers, and specify offensive nificant attention—so really, what’s the point of having free This rule, which is extremely detrimental to our freedom of terms and concepts, then punish people accordingly. Final- speech, especially if the alternative for many is starving? expression, isn’t enforced very often, but that’s the point, isn’t ly, stop being inconsiderate corporatist investors. Or at least Most people realize that the very concept of having a it? It’s not enforced universally or uniformly, and therefore can pull your head out of your ass when investing our money. “free speech zone” within the US is ironic. Our consti- be, and has been used to silence certain voices of opposition. tution guarantees us freedom of speech. Having a “free I have a big problem with that, because I object to many Bethany Quinn is a senior majoring in Latin American Studies speech zone” implies that people are not allowed to ex- aspects of the University’s politics, especially given the unusu- and Photography. She may be contacted at [email protected] 6 OPINION THE MIAMI HURRICANE September 22 - 25, 2006 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 7

"I can attest to the fact that housing woes extend beyond University Village." - adam fl omenbaum, contributing columnist by maria del pilar tobar Freedom and 'justice for all'? speak Every time we talk is very far from what we know or we think kids not going to school and selling their bod- UP! about Iraq, we normally we know. ies because they have no other way to survive. What do you think focus on the subject of Most of the people think that the battle It is a very sad reality and it makes us all ques- the war and if we agree in Iraq is over. But the truth is, it has not even tion if war was really the best solution. Did of the new student on the way President started. It is estimated that there are currently we free the Iraqis or just made them slaves to planners? George W. Bush has han- more than 50,000 dead Iraqis and 5,000 dead poverty and hunger? dled it. But we tend to American soldiers—these being made up Yes, we freed them from Saddam Hus- forget that there is more numbers because nobody knows the exact sein, and we went into the country as libera- to Iraq than just the war it has gone through. number of victims the war has left behind. tors—but we ended up tearing it apart, be- It is a war we apparently won, but is it really? Recently, the organization Students To- came occupiers and haven’t done enough to Are the Iraqis really free and living under a wards A New Democracy presented a film help build the country again. democracy with “freedom and justice for all?” called “Dreams Of Sparrows.” This film We then wonder why America is the tar- Are they better off with or without Saddam shows us the reality of life in Iraq after the get of so many attacks. I don’t think any of JESSICA LUU Hussein? war and the different point of views on it. It us would like to be in Iraq’s shoes, no matter sophomore There is no right answer for these ques- was made by a group of Iraqis that wanted to what ideology or political party we subscribe “It has stickers!" tions, because everybody has different points show the world the human and everyday life to. of view. As Americans, we can only imagine side of Iraq. It is a very strong movie, and I what has happened in Iraq, and we can only was very touched by it. Iraq has been left in Maria del Pilar Tobar is a sophomore ma- voice our opinions based on what we have very bad condition; there are people that have joring in motion pictures. She can be contacted at seen, read or heard on the news. But the truth been living in tents for more than two years, [email protected].

by adam fl omenbaum

SUMMER BERGE Calling for a cure to freshman housing woes senior “Better than the other ones.” Nearly all former Floor?” or “Would you like to request to live 2006 for X-Box, some people aren’t as lucky. UM Presidents have had on a “Substance Free” Floor?”), one would The four of us agree that despite our a Residential College see that I don’t smoke, I speak at a normal bigger rooms and connecting bathroom, we named after them, and decibel level, and that I don’t mind if the peo- would sacrifice this apparent luxury in order with our school’s per- ple down the hall (if I were to be placed in a to live in a freshmen dorm, if only for the ex- sistent housing issues, dorm with students who are of legal drinking perience. it’s time that Edward T. age, of course) are in possession of alcohol. Of course, there are the unlucky students Foote II has a Residen- Standard college housing questionnaires living with the RAs or in the local Holiday tial College named after him too: a fifth fresh- ask questions such as “Do you like to go to Inn—whose housing issues are terrible—but RACHEL DOMPOR man-exclusive tower. As a freshman living in sleep early or late?” and “Are you neat or UM must recognize that taking measures to junior Eaton, I can attest to the fact that the housing messy?” or “Do you like to listen to loud ensure that freshmen live with other compat- “Oooh these are nice." woes extend beyond University Village. music?” Even though all questionnaires are ible freshmen is a legitimate issue that fresh- Freshmen are not the most vital compo- somewhat limiting, the greater the variation men living in Mahoney, Pearson, and Eaton nent to any college community; in fact we of questions asked, the greater the chance the have. are far from it. We tend to walk around awk- student will room with someone with similar As I said before, I recognize that fresh- wardly, navigating the campus with a large interests. men are not the most vital contributors to a map that basically screams “freshman,” but One might respond to my obvious allu- college community, but we are, by nature, the at least we should be able to do this together, sion that UM must put more emphasis on the future of a strong student body. Freshmen not with people who share the same interests. Af- housing questionnaire by saying that a more living in a freshman tower are at risk of not ter matriculating here, I was directed to the detailed questionnaire would, if anything, being as focal when we become upperclass- MyUM page to fill out my housing request, limit diversity, but when it comes down to men, and more importantly, we are being CAMERON CARPENTER only to discover a questionnaire devoid of roommate compatibility, worrying about di- robbed of an important experience. freshman personality. versity is far less important. “Weren't they supposed From looking at how I answered the While I was luckily assigned a compat- Adam Flomenbaum is a freshman major- to come in during questions (“Do you smoke?” and “Would ible roommate and suitemates, who now all ing in political science. He can be contacted at orientation?" you like to request to live on a “Quiet Plus” share my most prevalent interest in FIFA [email protected]

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CHRISTIAN HOLSTAD'S THE TERMS OF ENDEARMENT BRINGS DONKEYS TO LIFE BY HANNAH BAE ously left intact, a row of buttons from the vest AN EXPLANATION EDGE CONTRIBUTING WRITER of a three-piece suit serves as one donkey’s spine, some shoelaces remain strung through hooves. Holstad’s original fascination with donkeys A herd of life-sized don- As the exhibit progresses, the donkeys trans- springs from scenes of the Nativity, from which key sculptures com- form. Their carefully tailored hides loosen, leav- he would collect donkey figurines. After amassing prise Christian ing whole sleeves and pant legs unfurled. The nearly 50, he was inspired to create sculptures. Holstad’s lat- green material of the bases gradually creeps up “People these days identify more with don- est exhibit their flanks, eventually showing through cracks keys,” Holstad said. “There are no real wise men The Terms of between the donkeys’ joints, bursting through left, no Jesuses left.” Endearment seams of suit material. The dandelions become The donkeys, according to Holstad, are meant at the Mu- unrestricted by the mossy bases, and instead spurt to be metaphors for average people—an idea that seum of from rumps and later, heads. he sought to convey using the humanizing fabric Contem- Eventually, the donkeys become even more of menswear. po- deconstructed, with bits of the chicken-wire ar- “Suits are almost like armor,” he explained. rary mature exposed. By the end of the line, the don- “The combination of undressing, taking the suits Art’s keys appear to be green donkeys on gray bases, off, and the moss growing over where the suits Gold- a complete reversal of the original pieces of the were shows how they become more natural, more man installation. human.” Warehouse Set apart from the donkeys is one part of As for his use of dandelions, Holstad ex- — his first alone The Terms of Endearment, a retro 1950s-era juke- plained that his concept stemmed from their in the U.S. But rather than box covered in yellow fur-like material. From the multiple meanings. “They are a weed to a lot of creating rough, realistic hides, Hols- jukebox emanates the androgynous voice of jazz people, but kids make wishes on them.” tad cloaks his donkeys in menswear tailored singer Nina Simone, filling the room with a nos- The jukebox is intended to represent hay, or around chicken wire armatures. talgic, melancholy feeling. feed for the donkeys, Holstad said. As one of the On the walls surrounding the donkey instal- artist’s avocations, his inclusion of music THE PIECES lations are black and white drawings seemed appropriate. In fact, the opening of on newsprint, which, upon The Terms of Endearment also included a DJ The result justifies the exhibit name; Holstad’s further examination, set by Holstad himself. According to Bonnie donkeys are as endearing as Eeyore and instead appear to be rubbed Clearwater, the director of MOCA and chief of using faces, he uses the posturing of his don- out photos clipped from curator of the exhibit, as a child, Holstad won- keys to capture expressions; some with demure newspaper pages. Un- dered whether Simone’s soulful, cathartic voice down-turned heads, others with muzzles up, as if like the charming don- SEE DONKEYS, PAGE 10 mid-bray. keys or jukebox, these Visitors must resist the urge to reach out to drawings, part of the pet the soft, gray fabric sculptures, which rest on Eraserhead series, are mossy green blanket bases, complete with fuzzy unsettling. With their dandelions that poke through the cloth. Silky cloudy shades of gray and neckties in classic reds and blues serve as tail and amorphous shapes, they mane accents, and hard, shiny leather shoes be- closely resemble Stephen come hooves. Gammell’s frightening Holstad makes no attempt to hide the fact illustrations from Al- that his media, purchased from thrift stores, once vin Schwartz’s Scary clothed those caught in the rhythm of hum-drum Stories books of office life. Buckles and buttonholes are conspicu- childhood.

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ART: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT CD REVIEW: JOHN MAYER'S CONTINUUM Endearing donkeys wear suits in exhibit John Mayer: Not for TRL anymore DONKEYS FROM PAGE 9 An atypical exhibit, The Terms of Endear- ment’s multifaceted nature appeals to many BY DANNY GORDON belonged to a man or a woman. The very hu- different audiences, whether one is an art afi- EDGE STAFF WRITER man emotions of the jukebox’s music serve cionado seeking meaning or just a kid who to set the mood and show how humanity’s just likes looking at cute donkeys. John Mayer is one of those artists who is voice can be displaced within a machine. The exhibit, which runs until November willing to ask the big questions. On his latest, Holstad explained the drawings in his 11, opened as part of the Wynwood Gallery Continuum, he tackles heavy issues such as Eraserhead series through an anecdote. “I Walk, which occurs the second Saturday of belief, time, love and happiness; basically, he got sick of seeing same people doing the every month. The next Walk will be October has made an album about life. Granted, it’s a same things in the paper,” he said. “It started 14. The Goldman Warehouse is located at pretty obnoxious and self-righteous goal, but off with me scratching out someone’s face, 404 NW 26th St., downtown in the Wyn- Mayer pulls it off flawlessly. then erasing what I had scratched off and wood Art District. On Continuum, Mayer exercises stern discovering that the ink erased off, too.” control and confidence in his music. He From then on, he looked at the original and Hannah Bae can be contacted at avoids burdening his songs with cumber- formed ideas as they came to him. [email protected]. some melodies and bigheaded musical movements. On his third studio effort, May- CD REVIEW: ELIN'S LAZY AFTERNOON er finally sounds at peace with who he has become and the music that speaks for him. The album cover alone, sporting only Continuum and ‘Music by John Mayer’ on 3 1/2 out of 4 stars Alumna's CD a scat-talkin' time a gray background, is enough to assure any listener that this man is all about the music bum of this maturity and grace will find its BY HANNA BAE aver- and nothing else. place in the hands of TRL fans. EDGE CONTRIBUTING WRITER sions Likewise, there is no glitz and glamour It is abundantly clear on Continuum that to fan- on the album’s twelve tracks. They’re not Mayer has grown as an artist. As he tackles If there ever was a city to fully appre- dom. bare, but the production is just subtle enough a Hendrix tune (“Bold as Love”), and adopts ciate Elin (pronounced Ee-ah-LEEN), it Her use to remind you that music can be splendidly skilled musicians—bassist Pino Palladino would be Miami. Not only is Elin a graduate of typi- simple, when in the right hands. and drummer Steve Jordan—to form the of UM’s School of Music, but with her mix cal jazz The strongest, most assured tracks on the John Mayer Trio, Mayer has made it clear of English, Spanish and Portugese lyrics, she tech- album are the ones that take time to grow on he is not looking at his past for answers; in- appeals to the diverse cultures of South Flor- niques you. Songs like the eloquent “I Don’t Trust stead, he looks to his future for options. ida. On her debut album Lazy Afternoon, Elin like scat Myself (With Loving You),” “The Heart Of After taking in Continuum, one of the takes traditional jazz and adds a dash of her talking Life,” “In Repair” and the perfect “Stop This strongest albums of 2006 thus far, it’ll be personalized flavor, replete with influences (the Train” are rhythmic and soulful, and at the hard for anyone to discredit Mayer’s skill as from South America and Europe. non- same time, simple and genuine. a guitarist and songwriter. The best example of Elin’s experimen- sense This is not a particularly catchy album. talism is her album opener, “Fascinating syllabic utterances that many singers use to Although, that is not to say that all the pop Danny Gordon can be contacted at Rhythm.” This well-known Gershwin clas- has fizzled from Mayer, it’s unlikely an al- [email protected]. sic, usually performed at a casual lilt, be- comes Elin’s own as she kicks up the tempo, adds Latin rhythm and slips into Portugese 2 out of 4 stars Did you know that since after the first verse. With a catchy end result, Elin makes her rendition worthy of its title. aversions to fandom. 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“This game really, really "We have to raise it up a hurt. We had moments of level. We need the same greatness, but we just had intensity that we’ve been trouble fi nishing" putting out every game.” — SARA DUNCAN SPORTS — TRICIA TALIAFERRO OUTSIDE HITTER SEPTEMBER 22nd THROUGH 25th, 2006 SOCCER HEAD COACH COMMENTARY Volleyball loses heartbreaker Football program Rivals FSU took facing end of an era final game and 1-2 start leaves ’Canes in tough match situation to bounce back BY JORDAN LIEBHABER CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER BY STACEY ARNOLD SPORTS EDITOR The Miami Hurricanes Volleyball When Isaac Newton observed “what goes up team gave it their all, but could not de- must come down,” he had no way of knowing that he feat a tough Florida State squad Tues- was perfectly describing the 2006 Miami Hurricanes. day night. After consecutive 9-3 seasons with Peach Bowl appearances, and now a 1-2 start, the ’Canes seem "It was a competitive to be on a downward spiral. And Head Coach Larry Coker is feeling the worst of it. match. I'm disappointed Coaching a national championship in 2001, in the result, we just came finishing second in 2002, holding a No.5 ranking in up a little too short." 2003 preseason polls and an impeccable reputation in regard to handling players isn’t enough when you’re -Nicole Lantagne-Welch at the U. Head Coach Especially when you drop from the top 25 rank- ings—completely. If this were a high school team or even a big state After taking a 2-1 game lead, the school, Coker would be a god. He would be praised Hurricanes (3-7) were unable to put for making ethically correct decisions that teach the away the Seminoles (7-3) in a 30-27, 24- players life lessons, no matter what the cost to the 30, 30-22, 12-30, 12-15 decision. The team. He would be applauded for being gracious in a deciding game five was especially frus- loss and always staying optimistic. trating as the ’Canes lost on a borderline But this doesn’t work in a big-time football final serve. program like at the University of Miami. Sure, some “It was a competitive match,” players have to be held accountable for their actions, Head Coach Nicole Lantagne-Welch said. “I’m disappointed in the result, we but is it worth losing big games, prestige and ulti- BILLY GILBERT // Hurricane Staff mately funding? just came up a little too short.” NOT QUITE THERE: Ciara Michel with help from Jill Robinson, reaches It used to be easy to be a Hurricane fan. The ’Canes were aggressive from to pass it over the net. Miami was behind three points in the last period, Waking up on Saturday with a feeling that your the start, taking game one 30-27. Out- however, after a referee discussion for the match point, FSU won their fi fth game against UM. team was going to stomp whoever they happened to side hitter Sara Duncan led the way be playing, no matter what, has been replaced with with seven kills, putting the Seminole embarrassment. defense to the test. Francheska Savage, After taking a quick 8-4 lead over four quick points to go up 14-12. Need- There’s no more bragging. outside hitter, also had an impressive Miami in game four, FSU scored 10 ing one more point, the Seminoles Only those fans who, although they don’t know first game, with six kills. straight points to go ahead 18-4. Miami smashed the ball into the far right cor- exactly how, hope to see this team turn back around Game two did favor the ’Canes as had six unforced errors and only eight ner. The serve looked to have gone out are left. FSU came away with a 30-24 win to tie kills as they ended up losing 30-12. of bounds, but the referees decided that On Saturday in Louisville, the team stormed onto Miami. Florida State middle blocker “Game four did not represent how the ball was in fair territory, giving FSU the field and made a statement, rallying together and Brianna Barry held Miami under wraps, Miami plays volleyball,” said middle the game five win and the match. getting hyped to beat a team they had never before scoring kill after kill. blocker Ciara Michel who led Miami “This game really, really hurt,” said lost to. Unfortunately, the ’Canes were unable to back The Hurricanes took an impres- with 19 kills overall. Duncan, who finished the game with 13 up their talk. sive 22-12 lead in game three and never However, in game five the ’Canes total kills. “We had moments of great- Now Louisville’s program is on the up and UM looked back. The Seminoles came up fought down to the wire. ness, but we just had trouble finishing.” is on a slippery slope. with four quick points and made it as “We came into game five with a The Hurricanes take on Boston What happened to the Hurricanes who could close as 25-20, but the Hurricanes held changed mindset,” Michel said. College tonight at 8 p.m. in the Knight come back and win a game? What happened to the on with a 30-22 win. Miami took a 12-10 advantage, Sports Complex. The ’Canes just needed one more with aggressive play from the Hurri- win in game four to seal the deal, how- canes front court. Yet, the ’Canes could Jordan Liebhaber may be contacted at SEE COMMENTARY, PAGE 12 ever the Seminoles had other ideas. not hold onto the lead as FSU scored [email protected].

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Briefs WOMEN’S TENNIS MEN’S TENNIS The University of Miami women’s tennis team Miami’s men tennis team took part in the began the fall season by competing in the Gator Hurricane Fall Invitation last weekend. The ’Canes Fall Classic last weekend, a four-team round robin took on Florida Atlantic, North Florida, and Georgia event that included Duke, University of South Flor- Southern. Miami fi nished the weekend with an 11-1 ida, and host University of Florida. singles record and a 5-1 in doubles. On Friday, Miami beat Florida two out of three Miami won all three doubles matches and fi ve in doubles. One of the ’Canes victories came from of six singles matches against Georgia Southern. the No.7 ranked team of junior Audra Cohen and Senior Josh Cohen, Barnabas Carrega, Josip freshman Laura Vallverdu over UF’s Whitney Benik Rupena, Vivek Subramanian and Hector Nieto all and Diana Srebrovic, 9-8 (7-5). claimed singles victories for Miami. Carrega won in In singles action, Miami won fi ve of seven sin- straight sets. gles matches against USF. Top-ranked Audra Cohen Miami swept all singles matches against defeated USF’s No.72 Shadisha Robinson 6-2, 6-0. North Florida and Florida Atlantic. Laura Vallverdu defeated No.68 Liz Cruz 4-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-6) in Vallverdu’s fi rst match of her college FOOTBALL career. Juniors Caren Seenauth, Gina Sabatino and Despite published reports earlier this week sophomore Romy Farah all won their matches for that wide receiver Darnell Jenkins would be out the ’Canes. three to four weeks, it seems possible that Jen- Cohen led Miami in a strong singles effort kins could be back in time for Miami’s next game against Duke on Saturday. The Hurricanes defeated against Houston on Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. the Blue Devils in fi ve of six singles matches. In the Jenkins suffered a PCL tear in the game feature match, Cohen beat sixth-ranked Daniela against Louisville on Saturday. Bercek 6-1, 6-0. If Jenkins in not able to perform, freshman The teams of Banada/Farah and Seenauth/ Sam Shields will replace Jenkins, while Terrell Sabatino secured wins in doubles for Miami against Walden and Khalil Jones would likely compete for USF. the spot that Shields would vacate. UM fi nished up the fi nal day successfully, Wide receiver Ryan Moore remains suspend- winning all three doubles matches against Duke ed for his alleged assault involving a woman out- and four of the six singles matches over Florida. side the Rathskeller. The ’Canes claimed singles victories from Co- Head Coach Larry Coker said he expects of- hen, Banada, Vallerdu, and Sabatino. fensive tackle Reggie Youngblood to start against Houston, but will not decide until next week.

RAUL DUANY // Hurricane Staff UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: After a 1-2 start to this season, Head Coach Larry Coker is facing criticism from Hurricane football fans and even calls to resign. Coker faces criticism after losses COMMENTARY FROM PAGE 11 on high school recruit websites that poten- tial players are pulling their intent to sign ’Canes that never lost a game when they with Miami. were named the underdog? What happened Athletic Director Paul Dee told the Mi- to the Hurricanes that could score in the ami Herald that fans should keep the faith. second half? The question is: what is faith? Hurricane They got too comfortable. fans have never had to have faith before. They became a brand name. They expect results. And until they see They let it slip away. them, it’ll be hard to fill the Orange Bowl Now, whether Coker or someone new on Saturdays. is head coach next season, it will be even Enough talk. harder to bring the program back to the Let’s see some action. Let’s see that lofty standards it once had. team that used to storm into any stadium It will be tough to recruit—not impos- and proudly wear the U. Let’s see the team sible, but tough—because there is no longer that didn’t give up until the clock ran out. that aura of the five time national champi- Let’s see the real Miami Hurricanes. onship team who holds the NCAA record for most home games won. No, this is a Stacey Arnold may be contacted at completely new team. [email protected]. Rumors have already begun to spread 12 SPORTS THE MIAMI HURRICANE September 22 - 25, 2006 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 13 New faces bring increased experience for 'Canes

the players, but the answers were sometimes Soccer welcome sugarcoated.” Levenson, originally from Boca Raton, transfers Levenson chose Miami in part because she wanted to remain in Florida. and Sanderson She has wasted no time making her BY BEN BRISLAWN transition. Levenson has already recorded CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER two of the 13 goals the ’Canes have scored in their first seven games. The University of Miami soccer team Sanderson was a starter at LSU last is off to their best start since 2001 with the year and appeared in 17 games. However, help of two transfers, midfielder Jenna Lev- Sanderson asked for her release from the enson and forward Sammy Sanderson. Both team in March after a new head coach was Levenson and Sanderson bring division one brought it who planned to go in a different experience from the Southeast Conference direction. to the field that has given the team a boost. “The style of play in the SEC is focused “They both bring leadership and overall on being more physical than actually play- experience to the team,” Head Coach Tricia ing soccer,” Sanderson said. Taliaferro said. “They are driven to do well Unlike most of her teammates, Sander- on and off the field.” son did not play soccer in high school. In- Sanderson transferred to UM from stead, she gained her experience on the club GABY BRUNA // Hurricane Staff Louisiana State University for a change of circuit playing against 19-year-olds when JUMPING HIGH: The Hurricanes practice Wednesday afternoon in hopes of beat- pace and a chance to play in the competitive she was just 15 years old. Sanderson believes ing NC State and UNC for one of UM’s best starts at the ACC. Atlantic Coast Conference. this is what gave her a competitive edge and “I transferred to UM mainly because of helped her prepare for collegiate play. as doormats by the rest of the conference” is present on the field with you,” Sanderson the coaching as well as the style of soccer The fast start has increased the expecta- According to both Sanderson and Lev- stated. played,” Sanderson said. “The coaching and tions of this year’s team and prompted goals enson, one big factor to their early success Taliaferro welcomes the additions to the feedback given is very honest and straight- that Sanderson and Levenson will work to has been the team’s communication with team and believes they will be instrumental forward.” achieve along with the rest of the soccer one another. in guiding the team to a winning season. Levenson transferred from in-state rival squad. “As a team we are very close, but come “It’s nice to see the overall enthusiasm University of Florida because of the Hurri- “I think the ultimate goals are to have game time we are all there cheering each they bring,” Taliaferro said. “It shows that cane coaching staff’s reputation with their a winning season and qualify for the ACC other on,” Levenson said. our soccer program is going in the right di- athletes. tournament as well as the NCAA tourna- Aside from all the good, both players rection.” “The system at UM is a lot more play- ment this year,” Sanderson said. “We are say there is still room for improvement. er friendly,” Levenson said. “At my other definitely going to be a team to beat this year “I would say the speed of play could be Ben Brislawn may be contacted at school, the coaches were concerned about because in the past we have been looked at improved upon and of course knowing who [email protected]. Women's soccer confi dently opens ACC schedule on road

that has seen the Hurricanes tie the 2001 proven to be ferocious on both offense and Miami visits NC school record for the best record through defense whenever opponents have slipped up. seven games. Since their 2-1 loss to Florida Up to this point, UNC has only allowed three State, No.5 UNC Atlantic in double overtime on Sept. 8, Talia- goals, while shutting out opponents in seven BY VICTOR R. RODRIGUEZ ferro reveals that the girls have realized that different contests. CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER staying focused throughout the entire match Though Taliaferro acknowledges the is just as important as netting goals. skill and craftiness of both squads, she is not With a solid fourth place standing in “Against FAU, we were ahead. We at all discouraged or fazed. She believes the the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Miami outplayed them, but we just let the win slip ’Canes have the capacity to upset both squads Hurricanes (6-1-0) begin conference play on away,” Taliaferro said. “As far as holding on on the road. Thursday in Raleigh against NC State. The to a lead, we’ve learned to focus and come On offense, the Hurricanes have had ‘Canes will then face No.5 North Carolina out on top. We’ve learned better game man- seven different players net goals, while only on Sunday in Chapel Hill. agement, which will help us to get in the right allowing four goals this season. Though the Hurricanes face a stiff test mind frame for the ACC conference.” “NC State is aggressive and scrappy. against both teams, Head Coach Tricia Talia- The Hurricanes hope to erase memories They’re rough and in your face. They have a ferro believes the squad has been playing well from last season’s losses to both squads. great record, so we expect them to be one of enough to head into enemy territory and re- Against NC State (7-1-2), the Hurricanes our hardest games. As far as UNC, we know turn with a pair of victories, as long as they will face a very physical team, intent on forc- they take chances and press numbers, so stay focused. ing many turnovers with its plucky defense. they’ll try to test us quickly,” Taliaferro said. “We need to come sharp. NC State and UM will also have its hands full with the Wolf “We just need to build on what we’ve been UNC are both very good, so we have to raise Pack’s slashing midfielder Jessica O’Rourke, doing, how we’ve been playing. We don’t re- RAUL DUANY // Hurricane Staff it up a level,” Taliaferro said. “We need the who has already scored six goals this season. ally want to change anything.” ON TRACK: Sophomore Jenna Lev- enson of Boca Raton has played fi ve same intensity that we’ve been putting out UM must be careful to commit as few seasons with the Florida State Olympic every game so far.” turnovers as possible against the Tar Heels (8- Victor R. Rodriguez may be contacted at Development Program. Taliaferro refers to the same intensity 1-0). In their nine matches so far, UNC has [email protected]. September 22 - 25, 2006 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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