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November 1 - 4, 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 NOV TODAY Patio Jams will feature Tavern, a BREAKING NEWS six-piece band from UM focusing on 1 covers and rock ‘n’ roll/rhythm and Fraternity brothers charged with beating up man, demanding drugs blues originals, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the UC Patio. BY GREG LINCH know what they EDITOR IN CHIEF were talking about, The Philosophy Colloquium will fea- the subjects assault- ture Paul Boghassian, who will present Three University of Miami students were ed him,” according “Can We Make Sense of Relativism?” arrested and charged Friday with aggravated to a news release. in LC room 140 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. battery and burglary, according the Miami- Rappaport Dade Clerk of Courts Web site. managed to escape Phi Mu Alpha Unplugged, an outdoor The Miami Herald reported Wednesday and notify a condo acoustic concert hosted by the broth- that Michael Duchon, 20 (junior), of New complex security ers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, will begin York City; Cash Bernard, 20, of New York guard. He later BERNARD DUCHON KARAMOOZ at 8 p.m. on the lawn between Frost City, and Arya Karamooz, 19 (sophomore), of identified the three School of Music and the Rat. Attendees Los Angeles are accused of beating up a Coral students from a photo lineup. mitory as Karamooz last year. can listen to music by Dashboard Gables man in his condominium and demand- It is unknown whether Rappaport, who “He’s honestly a really good friend,” Ga- Confessional, Michael Buble and Plain ing drugs early Friday. suffered “severe lacerations to the forehead rica said. White T’s. The three are members of the Zeta Beta and abrasions throughout his body,” is a UM The Hurricane phoned and text messaged Tau fraternity, police said. Duchon’s Facebook student. No drugs were found in Rappaport’s ZBT President Craig Goldslager for comment, Menotti ReMixed, a one-night-only profile shows that he a member of the ZBT Fa- condo, police told The Herald. but received no response by press time. performance by the Frost Opera The- cebook group and lists his hometown as War- The Herald spoke with Karamooz’s attor- The fraternity, which refers to itself as the ater, is at 8 p.m. in Gusman Concert rern, N.J. The other two students’ profiles were ney, Scott Saul, a UM graduate and member nation’s “oldest and largest historically Jewish Hall. Admission is free for UM students, set to private. of ZBT. fraternity,” has been on campus since 1946. faculty and staff. The Herald reported the three entered ‘’There is a lot more to this story,” Saul pleas of not guilty to the felony charges and said. “The kid who is a so-called victim is not Nick Maslow and Jamie Straz also con- NOV FRIDAY are free on bail. such a victim. He is a drug dealer.’’ tributed to this report. Cosford will screen “No End in Sight,” Coral Gables Police said the three stu- Josh Garcia, a sophomore, told The Miami Greg Linch may be contacted at gregl@ an insider’s tale about the lead-up to dents, at 1:45 a.m., stormed a condo owned by Hurricane late Wednesday that he is a friend of miami.edu. 2 the Iraq war, from 6 to 8 p.m. The fi lm Michael Rappaport at 1280 Alhambra Cir., in Karamooz. details how a swift military victory the University Inn complex. According to po- “I’m surprised it came from him,” said Visit rapidly became a quagmire. lice, Karamooz demanded to know where the Garcia, who is also from L.A. and is a member TheMiamiHurricane.com drugs were. of Sigma Chi. for updates. NOV SATURDAY “When [Rappaport] told them he did not Garcia said he lived in the same dor- Cosford will screen the French fi lm, “Angel-A,” from 2 to 4 p.m., 6 to 8 3 p.m. and 10 to 11:30 p.m. ETC. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, featuring The clocks offi cially go back an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. Daylight Saving Time is not observed in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Ramsey Lewis, Larry Green and Leon Virgin Islands and by most of Arizona – with the exception of the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona. Joyce, will perform in the Maurice Gus- man Concert Hall from 8 to 10 p.m. NOV SUNDAY The Swinging Brazilian Jazz Machine CORRECTIONS In the Oct. 25 issue, the number of attendees in the SPJ story was incorrect. About 275 students, faculty and staff attended. will perform in Gusman Concert Hall In the Oct. 29 issue, the photos on page 11 were credited incorrectly: the Randy Shannon photo was by taken by Holly Max and the soccer photo was by 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. Melinda Hochard. The photo on page 12 was taken by Holly Max and the photo on page 13 was by Melinda Hochard.

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Defibrillators planned for Coral Gables campus

defibrillators cannot be activated Devices expected until they are inspected by the Cor- Defi brillator Facts al Gables Fire Department. for February The buildings expected to • The cabinets housing the BY NICOLE ALIBAYOF house the devices have already devices will have an audio alarm, CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER been chosen, and the university has which will sound when the to complete installation by Febru- cabinet is opened. When a School of Commu- ary, according to the deadline set nication administrator collapsed by the Gables ordinance. • There are plans to look into during a staff meeting and stopped Still, Student Government having the cabinets hard-wired breathing in August, no one in the President Danny Carvajal said he to the public safety dispatch. room knew how to perform CPR. did not want to wait that long. • Total purchase and installation As a result, hope rested with “Jackie Gonzalez’s death re- will cost about $100,000. Leslie Foote, a senior called out of ally hit home for me,” Carvajal class several minutes after Gonza- said, noting that Gonzalez was • Training is not required right lez fell to resuscitate her. the mother of one of his friends. now, but people who work in Gonzalez, who was 45 and “This made me want to speed up campus buildings on a regular had a family history of heart dis- the process.” basis “most likely” be trained, ease, passed away six days later. The SG Senate passed two said Kenneth Capezzuto, director Around the same time as Gon- recommendations in September of Environmental Health and zalez’s death, university officials regarding AEDs. Safety. had started looking into installing The first suggests making the automated external defibrillators devices accessible on the Coral Buildings to house AEDs on (AED), which are portable devices Gables campus. The second, if that apply electrical therapy to the passed, would require CPR/AED the Coral Gables campus chest in order to reestablish a regu- training for all University of Mi- lar heartbeat. ami faculty, staff and administra- Tennis Center, Rathskeller, Kenneth Capezzuto, direc- tors, said SG Senate Speaker Bran- Student Health Center, the tor of Environmental Health and don Gross. Residential Colleges, Ring Safety, said the university was The university plans to pur- Theater, Gusman, Allen Hall, prompted to install the devices chase about 60 AEDs from the LUTTERWORTHHEALTHCENTRE.ORG Knight Physics Building, after Aug. 17, when the city of Cardiac Science Corporation, cho- LIFE SAVER: The university said it has plans to start installing Jenkins Building in the School Coral Gables passed an ordinance sen from a list of devices approved cabinets of defi brillators as part of a Coral Gables ordinance. of Business, law library, Cox requiring defibrillators in public by the Food and Drug Administra- Science Building, Smathers, areas. The required locations in- tion. Because the university is purchas- Gordon Cardiac Center at the BankUnited Center, UC, Hecht clude buildings larger than 20,000 “We didn’t go by price alone, ing the devices in bulk, the price Miller School of Medicine. Athletic Center, both dining halls, square feet, restaurants with more we went by use,” Capezzuto said will be discounted to about $1,300 The Rosentstiel campus, also Max Orvitz building, Ashe, Lowe, than 100 chairs and assembly halls regarding the fact that the AEDs per device. outside the Gables, has no plans to The University Village, Memorial that seat more than 50 people. the university selected are more Although the medical cam- install AEDs, Capezzuto said. classroom building and all police Capezzuto said the university expensive, but easy to operate. pus is not required to install AEDs The specific model identified vehicles plans to start installing the cabi- The defibrillators will cost because it is not located in Coral for purchase, the Powerhearts G3 nets, which will house the defibril- about $1,500 including the cabinet Gables, the university still plans Plus, has a battery life of seven – Karyn Meshbane lators, in November, but the actual installation and other accessories. to install nine defibrillators in the years. It automatically shocks the patient and coaches the aid through the CPR procedure by ex- Related article plaining the necessary hand place- See the staff editorial on page 8 Reigning supreme for Homecoming ment and treatment pace. “It is the easiest AED to use CROWNED: Tia Dawkins- in the industry,” said Craig Cold- already have defibrillators in- Hendricks high fi ves well, local representative for Car- stalled, there was no discussion of Sebastian after being diac Science. campus-wide installation until the proclaimed Homecoming In addition to defibrillator Coral Gables ordinance and the Queen on Monday installation, Capezzuto said he SG recommendations. evening. The selection of is trying to lower the $15 cost of “We just lost our boss,” said Homecoming Court kicked CPR classes at the Wellness Cen- Cindy Morales, a staff associate off the beginning of a week-long Homecoming ter in the hope of increasing the at the School of Communica- festival. Along with Miss number of trained students. tion, who worked for Gonzalez Dawkins, Zach Chan was Classes are offered two or for about five years. “It may have elected Homecoming King, three times a month, with about 12 been helpful to have AEDs on Ranier Pollard Homecoming people participating in each. campus.” Prince and Lindsay Rose Capezzuto said he is also try- Homecoming Princess. ing to compose an AED guide to Karyn Meshbane contributed to add to the university’s Web site. this article. VERONICA SHARON Although certain buildings, Hurricane Staff such as the Wellness Center and Nicole Alibaylof may be contact- the Department of Public Safety, ed at [email protected].

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University doctor helps fund diabetes research BY RACHEL HOLLANDER her as articulate, funny and “one CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER tough cookie.” The sixth floor conference With $10 in her pocket, Sonja room at the Diabetes Institute bears Zuckerman arrived in the United the name of Zuckerman and her late States as a refugee from Cairo, Egypt husband, Harry Zuckerman. She more than 50 years ago. Working in is Life Chairman of the Love and cities such as New York, Chicago Hope Ball, an event that premiered and Miami, Zuckerman became a on Feb. 28, 1974 to catapult diabe- leading philanthropist for charitable tes into the community conscience. causes. The ball has been an annual Febru- Dr. Camillo Ricordi’s family is ary event ever since the first 1,000 legendary in Italy as the country’s attendees entered the old Diplomat most prestigious music publish- Hotel that winter evening. ers. When young Camillo broke COURTESY LAUREN SCHRIBER Not a single theme has been from the mold and went to medical Diabetes Research Institute Foundation President and CEO repeated twice. Many years ago, the school, he was jokingly referred to Robert A. Pearlman presents International Chairmen Linda and organizers hosted an ocean-themed as the black sheep of the family. Barry Gibb with a diabetes research award. evening to represent the tropical set- Zuckerman and Ricordi’s ting of Miami. backgrounds could not be more dation was started by a small group Both groups have come a long Sand from beaches sat un- different, but they have found a of parents with diabetic children, way. The Foundation’s pioneers derneath tables, with centerpieces common goal: finding a cure for more than $30 million has been remember what it was like in 1971 of glass bowls housing swimming diabetes. That union, formed at the raised for a research and education to only have $1,500 in the bank, a goldfish. University of Miami Miller School institute built at Jackson Memorial single scientist and one technician. “I remember people walking of Medicine, has helped raise mil- Hospital in concert with UM. They recall their fight to raise the out in their evening clothes carrying lions of dollars for an ambitious The Institute boasts a staff of $50,000 necessary to keep the pro- the fish,” Zuckerman said, laugh- quest to eradicate the disease. researchers, educators, dieticians gram they started to aid their sick ing, but knowing that the creative Zuckerman is the fundraiser and psychologists. Patients and their children. touches help bring in vital fundrais- whose Diabetes Research Institute families can attend courses to help “I still can’t believe this all hap- ing dollars for the disease. Foundation hosts annual balls to cope with the everyday struggles of pened,” recalls Barbara Singer, an “When someone hurts, we raise money for research. Ricordi the disease and are taught preventa- original member whose daughter all hurt,” Singer said. “And when is the medical expert who puts that tive measures to help ward off the was diagnosed with diabetes at age someone celebrates, we all cel- fundraising to use through the Dia- serious complications later in life. two. “I feel so lucky we have had ebrate.” betes Research Institute, which tar- “I would not have been able to this much success.” gets a $130 billion-a-year industry. implement my vision without the She credits much of the group’s Rachel Hollander may be contact- In the 36 years since the Foun- Foundation,” Ricordi said. progress to Zuckerman, describing ed at [email protected]. Two student dance teams place first at state competition a high level, allowing them to se- Raas, bhangra cure their second consecutive first win $500 place finishes at the annual event. “The feeling is awesome,” Raas co-choreographer Amar BY PRAVIN PATEL Mandalia said. “It’s a great feeling OF THE STAFF to know that we’re one of the top teams in Florida.” Hurricane Raas and Hurri- The victories by both Hur- cane Bhangra stole the stage at In- ricane teams are very meaningful, diaFest in Tampa, Fla., otherwise as TampaFest normally attracts known as TampaFest, for the sec- the top raas and bhangra teams in ond year in a row Florida. Raas is a highly energetic, First place, though, did not fast-paced dance played with two come easy, as they are the fruits sticks that are about one and a half of hours of choreographing and feet long. It is a form of dance that practice. Hurricane Raas was cho- originated in Gujarat, India. reographed by Mandalia and Ami Bhangra is a lively form of folk ROMA MEHTA // Hurricane Staff Panara, while Hurricane Bhangra dance, which originated in Punjab, SMOOTH MOVES: Members of the raas and bhangra dance was choreographed by Soni Dhand India. Bhangra includes someone teams competed in a competition this week in Tampa, Fla. and Neil Shah. playing the dhol (drum), flute, The hard work and dedica- dholak (another type of drum) and week since the beginning of the se- tion put in by these choreographers various other instruments. mester. Pravin Patel may be contacted at was equally matched by the rest of Both Hurricane dance compe- For their first place win, both [email protected] the team, who have put in roughly tition teams represented the Uni- teams received $500 toward their six or more hours of practice each versity of Miami and competed at teams.

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Tea party at the University Center The Miami Hurricane AASA hosted sampling, ceremony STEPHANIE GENUARDI ORANGE BOWL BY CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

With posters, flags, tea cups and sweet Commemorative Issue stations representing five different countries, the I-Lounge on Tuesday night looked more Nov. 12 similar to Disney’s Epcot than the second floor of the UC. The Asian American Student Associa- tion (AASA) and Sigma Lambda Gamma co-hosted a tea-sampling event, which of- www.YourInternetDownloads.com fered the more than 30 students in atten- dance the opportunity to sample teas from Music, Video Games, Movies, Software & More! England, China, Japan, India and Iran. Students also learned about the origins Over 9 Billion Files, the largest in the planet and development of tea and witnessed a live tea ceremony. Direct Database downloads 300x faster than the competitors Vanessa Ferrera, who was working at the blood drive in the UC flamingo ball- #1 Rated Download site on the internet rooms, said she was compelled to attend the CHELSEA MATIASH // Hurricane Staff No Monthly Fees, No Per Download Fees No Burning Fees event because she was in the area and in- trigued by the “interesting set-up.” The event TEA TIME: The tea ceremony was Unlimited Access w/ lifetime membership fee of $39.95 display included an ornamental black tea set hosted on Oct. 30 at the UC I-Lounge. and box filled with sand and white flowers Linux, Mac & i-Pod compatible positioned in front of a black and white fold- that must be followed in order to perform ing screen. a proper tea ceremony, while a narrator ex- Trial Membership Available Manned by students adorned in the tra- plained each step and its significance. ditional garb of their respective countries, After the ceremony was completed, the each station provided a brief history of the students offered to teach attendees how to tea unique to their region and offered attend- perform the steps. ees an array of sample teas, cookies, dried “[Tea] is like a sacrament to some peo- fruit and sugar cubes. ple,” said Ethan Cohen, a junior. Cohen The teas were researched and purchased attended the event with his friend, junior from specialty sources, said Gloria Chow, Lorenzo Ottoviano, who added “We’ve be- president of AASA, though many of the come obsessed with tea.” teas can also be purchased at Publix. The event concluded with a traditional Stephanie Genuardi may be contacted at Japanese tea ceremony. Three female stu- [email protected]. dents demonstrated the meticulous steps Alumni invited to be students again University of Miami alumni will sic, communications and theatre are be- meet new faculty, participate in Home- ing offered to alums and guests for $20 coming and attend classes during Alum- per person. ni Weekend 2007. All alums may participate in Alum- Reunions are the highlight of ni Avenue, a “block party” style event. Alumni Weekend. Each year, UM hosts Additionally, university clubs, ath- class reunion celebrations for under- letic programs and organizations host graduate alumni from the 5th, 10th, reunions, including WVUM, Army 25th, 30th, 40th and 50th classes, as Veterans, Band of the Hour, Iron Arrow well as for the recent grads and the old and various fraternities and sororities. timers. Today marks the kickoff event with Alums may participate in the Au- the 50th Class Reunion (classes of 1956, drey R. Finkelstein UM Experience, a 1957 and 1958) at the Country Club of program that allows alums to become Coral Gables. Alumni Weekend con- students again by attending lectures on cludes with a Sunday farewell brunch at a variety of topics. Classes in law, mu- the Venetian Pool.

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Homecoming facts

Homecoming 2007 started this week.Be- Homecoming events low are some are events, history and weather All students, faculty, administration and updates: staff are welcome to attend all Homecoming events, coordinated by the Homecoming Ex- Notable events at UM ecutive Committee. •The Equestrian Polo Team was the first to win a National Championship. They also •Alma Mater Finals & Spirit Tree: Nov. were undefeated from 1948-1951 1 at 11:30 a.m. - UC Rock & Ashe Building •The Orange Bowl was originally Rod- Archway ney Burdine Stadium. The Hurricanes played •Parade: Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. - Stanford Drive their first game there in 1937. and Ponce de Leon Boulevard •SUMMON (1966)-Students at the Uni- •Hurricane Howl: Nov. 2 at 8:30 p.m. - verstiy of Miami Move On Need, was the first UC Green. Includes Kidsville, pep rally, boat volunteer group on campus. It was originally burning, fireworks, food, and concert spon- organized and directed by Polly Cook. sored by Hurricane Productions featuring •The first classes were held in the Anas- Robert Randolph and the Family Band and tasia building on the corner of LeJeune road Talib Kweli) and University drive. •Homecoming Football Game vs. NC •The nickname given to UM during its State: Nov. 3 at noon - Orange Bowl early year’s was “Cardboard College” because construction of the buildings had not How weather will affect Homecoming been complete and cardboard was used as Events will continue as planned, rain partitions between the classrooms. or shine, said the office of student activities. •Hurricane Kate of 1926 delayed the But if there is “impending doom” due to in- opening of the University from Sept. to Oct. clement weather, events may be cancelled. 15, 1926. Students will be notified if news and weather •The original name of the University reports predict severe weather. was Pan-American University. •UM has won football national championships in the years 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, – By Kelly Herson 2001.

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Student Alex Correa heads Jovenes group, Cubans for Free Cuba BY MEGAN ONDRIZEK downtown Miami. “CAUSA has never been stronger or better SENIOR NEWS WRITER And although he is Cuban by blood, positioned to carry out our mission.” Correa believes that his peers of third-gener- Correa’s dedication to CAUSA is ri- Alexander Correa, a senior at the Uni- ation Cubans are born with Cuba as a faith, valed only by his determination to remain versity of Miami, could easily be mistaken which is a trend called Cubanísmo. true to his heritage. He compares Cuban- for a non-Hispanic. But when he puts on his “We eat the food and live the culture, Americans to the Irish- and Italian-Amer- straw fedora and speaks with clear traces of but we have no real ties like our parents, who icans who emigrated more than a century a Cuban accent, the misconception is shat- knew that they would never go back,” Cor- ago, who he believes generations later have tered. rea said. “We’re too American to be com- lost their heritage. Add to that the fact that he is president pletely Cuban.” “My 80-year-old grandfather is the only of the student organization Jovenes por una As a sophomore, Correa joined Jovenes, link I have to Cuba,” Correa said. “If we [our Cuba Libre (Youth for a Free Cuba) and of- soon to be renamed CAUSA: Students Unit- generation] don’t come to terms with our ten engages in discussions about the political ed for a Free Cuba. The organization was heritage, it will somehow be lost forever.” COURTESY ALEX CORREA situation on the island, you might even think founded in 2003 to give UM students an CAUSA works to maintain awareness CAUSA FOR A CAUSE: Organization he was born there. outlet where they could gather and discuss with monthly events in collaboration with members Raul Moas, Alex Correa and Correa, an international relations and Cuban politics. their parent organization Raices de Esper- Anthony Vega pose for a photo at economics major with plans to attend law This past summer, the executive board anza (Roots of Hope). Every two months, Canefest. school, labels himself using the politically- voted on and approved to change the name members of CAUSA sit in on a conference change in Cuba’s government has to happen correct term “American of Cuban descent.” of the group so that it would be more repre- call with people still living in Cuba. The calls internally. Raised in the Miami home of his maternal sentative of the goals of the club. CAUSA offer an opportunity to understand what is Last year, Correa represented Cuba grandparents, Correa said he never lost the reflects the members’ belief that Cuba is a currently going on in the country. while participating in a Model United Na- flavor of his culture. cause. When rumors of Castro’s death began tions competition in New York City. After “Miami is a great incubator of Cuban “The new name is easy enough that one circulating again, Correa was not surprised. the Cuban team won the competition, he society,” Correa said. “Living here, you word describes who we are,” Correa said. “I’ve been burned by that flame many was invited to speak with the Cuban consul. wouldn’t think you were different. I’ve never Raul Moas, a sophomore and executive times,” he said of the rumors that have “I told him ‘somos hermanos de la mis- felt like a minority.” vice president of CAUSA, believes that Cor- cropped up every so often since Castro ceded ma sangre,’” Correa said. “We are brothers Correa’s mother and grandparents emi- rea’s leadership of the group has allowed the power to his brother Raúl last July. “It’s been of the same blood, but when it comes to poli- grated from Cuba in 1967 as part of the Va- image of the organization to change while up there like a ‘que cera,’ who knows?” tics we have to agree to disagree.” radero Freedom Flights. During that time, still keeping true to its mission and objec- And although Correa feels that Castro’s more than 120,000 Cubans left their commu- tive. death would be a prerequisite for change, Megan Ondrizek may be contacted at nist homeland for the United States, landing “I think [Correa] has done a fantas- there has to be more to come before change [email protected]. at an airstrip outside the Freedom Tower in tic job as president this year,” Moas said. can be instituted. He also said that any

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editorial letterle to the editor by justin antweil ‘Club RichRichter’hte needs bouncers to patrol noise SCHOOL’S HEALTH As a busy, commuting graduate student, I regret to say that Let’s rush the fi eld my reading of The Hurricane has been grossly limited in lieu of SAFETY OUTDATED working to make a living and attending classes at night. [Still], I Rushing the field is a tradition unlike any other. hope its reading population is big enough that I can address the Fans of all different shapes and sizes hurdle the To think that an institution the size and campus effectively. My next step is to camp out in front of Presi- sideline to celebrate an upset or a joyous occasion caliber of the University of Miami would dent Shalala’s office until something is done. with the players and coaches. The final University not take up every safety and health-related I often make the hellish trek to UM’s library in order to get of Miami football game will be played on Nov. 10 precaution to protect its students, faculty and much needed school work done. I go out of my way to do this; against Virginia. And what are fans going to do after administrators is almost unthinkable. I live north of the school and of Miami, but Richter’s resources the game? Push and shove each other while trying to Especially with a former secretary of are unparalleled. I have been doing this for two years, as long as I get a seat on the buses transporting fans to Culmer Station for the Health and Human Services as president. have been a student at UM. I feel confident saying that in the two Metro Rail. If fans are already going to be pushing and shoving, Earlier this year, Jackie Gonzalez, why not do it where everyone can be together and culminate over an administrator in the School of years I have been using the library, the noise level has never been as loud as it currently is. I don’t know what happened in two years 70 years of history? Communication, collapsed during a staff The Orange Bowl broke ground in 1936 and the Hurricanes meeting. No one was able to resuscitate her for people to think that they can just stroll in and disrupt hard- played their first game Dec.10, 1937. It was the home of the Miami in a timely manner, as no one in the general working people who use the library as a quiet refuge to do work. Dolphins at the time when they went on to achieve NFL immor- vicinity knew CPR. Gonzalez passed away six The library is not a bar, people. I know you all probably need tality by finishing undefeated at 17-0. It is one of two stadiums to days later. an adult to distinguish the difference, so here it is. Please shut up Though no one can say whether when you are in there. I am working. This week I have been in host five Super Bowls. And, of course, it is most renowned for all Gonzalez’s death could have been prevented the library for two nights in a row, and both nights were the same. of its Hurricane history. This was the same field that produced five with a defibrillator nearby, and the university is The darker it gets, the louder it gets. Cell phones ringing, audible national championships. definitely not at fault, it would have been nice conversations, yelling, swearing, watching media online with no Let the students rush the field and be a part of one last mo- to know that everything was done that could headphones... I can see how you’d all be confused, how you’d ment in Orange Bowl history. Let us dance and prance on the same have been done. think you were in a restaurant or a club. A club with an Internet field that the likes of Bernie Kosar, Michael Irvin, Jim Kelly, Ray The university has already looked into and book theme! Miami’s newest hedonistic slush pit! But believe Lewis, Jonathan Vilma, Clinton Portis and many more played on. purchasing Automated External Defibrillators me, it never used to be like this. It’s a library. Let the fans thank the city of Miami for all of the great memories. (AED) for several buildings on campus, I’m urging the staff and the administration to take more For once, the fans will forget the fact that the stadium charges $8 including the residential colleges, dining halls stringent measures so that the noise level is more controlled. for chicken fingers and $5 for water. Let us rejoice in the happi- and classroom buildings. Still, it’s hard to look Please. I pay (not my parents, not this time) a lot of money to go ness that an era is over and another one at Dolphin Stadium is just at the installation as a bold initiative when the to UM, to use the library and use it the way it was meant to be beginning. university is required to do this because of a used. Quietly. Respectfully. I won’t say it is not fair. I’ll just take it When students rush the field, they do not do so with ill city ordinance, which went into effect Aug. 17. upon myself to do something about it, and I doubt anyone would intent. They are not trying to hurt or attack the players or refs. What also must be considered is that this want that. I’m an easygoing gal, but I’m really riled up about this. They are merely looking to celebrate. Hurricane fans bleed orange is a Coral Gables ordinance, so the university If I hear a cell phone ringing, I’m going to rip it out of someone’s and green. They sit outside in the beaming sun, showing school is not obligated to place AEDs at the Miller spirit, while dehydrating and passionately cheering after every or Rosenstiel campuses. The university does hand and throw it. At them. I don’t want to do it, but I will. I have to. No one else is doing anything about it. play. Let the fans have their say and rush the field like there is no not plan on installing AEDs at the Rosenstiel tomorrow...literally. marine science campus. People could have heart attacks anywhere, so why not prepare for – Marguerite Kranick Justin Antweil is a freshman majoring in print journalism and eco- this? Graduate student While multiple other institutions nomics. He may be contacted at [email protected]. including businesses and restaurants have AEDs and trained staff to perform CPR, the cartoons for thought online poll results university only started to look into campus- by charles “chip” hanna wide defibrillators this year, and it does not How do you plan to get to the Grove this Halloween? plan to complete installation until February. It The Ibis Ride...NOT 50% seems like UM is a bit behind the times since On my broomstick 30% the first successful defibrillation without a The Cash Cab 20% physician was performed in 1969. On the university’s behalf, officials Hitchhike 0% are taking a step in the right direction, and This poll is not scientifi c and refl ects the opinions of only those Internet users they are listening to Student Government who have chosen to participate. For this poll, 10 users voted. recommendations to lower the cost of CPR classes. Also, defibrillators are expensive, this week’s question costing an average of $2,300 each according to the American Red Cross Web site. Who is the UM alum you would most like to meet? Still, money should not be an issue when — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson it comes to the health of faculty and staff. — Gloria Estefan Maybe we should cut a few palm trees from the — Sylvester Stallone budget. — Trista Rehn (from “The Bachelorette”) Editorials represent the majority view of — Steve-O...oh, wait, he didn’t The Miami Hurricane editorial board. Please visit themiamihurricane.com and cast your vote!

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“let the fans have their say and rush the ﬁ eld like there is no tomorrow...literally” - justin antweil, featured columnist ‘cheers from the old world’ by bernardita yunis A birthday celebration in foggy London town speakUP! Spending my birthday across an ocean, in a city On the actual day, I got to go back to my childhood and experience “If you could choose where I have no family and no friends, was something I one of the most amazing performances I have ever seen on stage, mak- a different theme for wasn’t looking forward to. I expected to be sad and home- ing a dream come to life before my eyes with supercalifragilisticexpiali- Homecoming 2007, sick, missing all my loved ones on that special day. But I docious magic and extraordinary sights. Watching ‘Mary Poppinsî’in what would it be?” realize now that planning to be in London for my 22nd its last three months in London was a moment that I will never forget, birthday was actually an excellent choice. hearing the songs and dreaming the spoonful-of-sugar-dreams that I The girls I’ve met while here have become like fam- have always treasured. ily. Being away from home in such a different place has been an intense These girls–this new London family–commemorated our new- experience that has only made the bonds we’ve made stronger and more found friendship with gifts and dancing and theatre, as well as traveling durable. I remember feeling the fear in the weeks before leaving that I and continually learning with every step we make in this city. Over the would be alone and lonely because I wouldn’t find many people with weekend, we traveled to Stonehenge and Bath, and I saw with my own whom to be friends. Little did I know then that I would find some of eyes the beauty and history of the British countryside and its ‘posh’ cit- the most interesting, real and caring people in this far away place. ies. I got to walk along the streets of homes of many great artists like VADHYM BEAUVOIR junior These three girls and I have become each other’s source of comfort Jane Austen, often described as the perfect depiction of British life. I “‘Flashback of UM’ and fun. We are planning trips to Florence, Barcelona and Paris to- breathed in the fresh air as literature came to life before my eyes. because traditions are gether. We reach to each other when we’ve got nothing to do and when In the end, I was neither alone nor lonely on my birthday, but changing.” we’ve got loads of plans. We experience similar growing pains, like not instead, in the company of new friends, new family, new stories, new knowing how to cook or exactly what to do with newly-stained laundry sights and a history that continues to educate me every day. And I end- from the washing machines. ed up having the most memorable birthday celebration of my life so far. So on my birthday, these girls were there and made sure that it was London is the dream that has become a reality and there was no better unforgettable. The celebrations began two days beforehand with a big way to demonstrate that than with a London birthday celebration. dinner at a local chain restaurant called Pizza Express in Covent Gar- den. Almost 20 people made it and we ate and drank and laughed and Bernardita “Beni” Yunis is a senior majoring in communication studies, talked. All of a sudden, my birthday wasn’t merely a celebration of the international studies and religious studies. She is desperately watching time as JEFFREY KNIGHT day I was born, but a celebration of all the great things you can do in it slips through her fingers in this great city. She eagerly awaits your message at senior London...explore, drink, dance and learn. [email protected]. “‘Creatures of the Sediment’, because they are underunder-appreciated.” appreciated. by lisa magedler Post-Halloween nitty-gritty

Last year, approximately 85 percent of 18- to costumes. Most were outfits worn to South Beach with bunny ears 24-year-olds celebrated Halloween. Eighty-three percent slapped on. Others sought an actual costume, no longer than four SLAV OSTIN of them were UM kids trying to board the shuttles going inches, and accompanied by some floppy hat, thus adding a factor of senior to the Grove. The last two percent didn’t make it onto innocence to the ensemble. Guys wore anything that did not require a “A ‘Methadone Clinic’ theme, because students the overcrowded shuttles, but fear not, they made it to shirt and some form of artillery that displayed their macho personas. are strung-out anyway.” the Grove just fine. This year was no exception. With no Costumes: In case you are already deciding what to be next year, shuttles, little wenches and wizards found their way to let me provide you with a list of popular costumes worn in 2007 (you the Grove without the Hurry Cane shuttles! If you didn’t make it to the may add the word ìsexyî before each costume if you wish): Grove, I’ ll provide you with a recap of the evening. Any princess from any Disney movie Drinking: Everyone who wanted to save money and black out Any pirate from any Disney movie before they actually made it to the Grove engaged in the necessary pre- Anything from any Disney movie gaming. This led to the following: Couples costumes: pimpin’ in style and hot pink mama, Dr. Phil Folks arriving at the Grove throwing up amongst other pirates and Good and a naughty nurse, the plug and the socket or the long schlong NEHEMIE JEAN leaving immediately, after enjoying all the other festivities the Grove and the busty babe. freshman had to offer like booty dancing in front of Johnny Rocket’s, booty danc- It was another exciting Halloween this year. People did not disap- “An ‘Egyptian Luxury’ ing at a club or just booty dancing. point with their costumes (or lack thereof), and while I do feel sorry for theme, because going Contrary to popular belief, the mixing of rum and Colombian the people waking up with hangovers, I feel even sorrier for the people to this school requires drink o’ death Aguardiente does NOT make you invisible. It also means who will have to peel vomit off of that flamingo planted in the Cocow- money.” people can see you when you are throwing up next to the fountain in alk fountain. Trick or treat! Speak Up answers are edited for CocoWalk. Not that I speak from experience. clarity, brevity and accuracy. People throwing up in the fountain. Lisa Magedler is a sophomore majoring in creative writing. If you didnít see compiled by A “Who’s Who Among College Students” in the Grove: When her at the Grove that is probably because she was invisible. She may be contacted ANNA IRANI I finally made it to CocoWalk, I noticed an array of splendid, original at [email protected].

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Breaking down Homecoming traditions U need to know BY DANIEL BUYANOVSKY STAFF EDGE WRITER

perfect balance of academic excellence, “The alma mater singing competition and social events and pristine location make spirit tree are the most traditional events [of Home- the University of Miami one of the most coming], because they show devotion to the univer- A unique and prestigious institutions in sity and are linked with Iron Arrow,” said Krizia the nation. Every year, Homecoming celebrates and Giambanco, chair of the Homecoming Executive honors this amazing institution. But Homecoming Committee. is more than just a parade and organized cheer The night before game day, UM student orga- competition. It is more than an event designed to nizations, communities and administration show- showcase UM spirit. It is a tradition, and inside that case their floats and decorations during the parade Need a little brush up on your Home- tradition exists dozens of rituals that few of us have that goes through Stanford Drive. Traditionally, the coming traditions since attending orienta- yet to understand. boat burning on Lake Osceola, fireworks, pep rally tion events? To get U ready for game day, The University of Miami first opened its doors and Hurricane Howl directly follow the parade. EDGE put together a little cheat sheet about in 1926, but it wasn’t until 1931 that the University This year, Talib Kweli will be the guest performer UM traditions. saw its first Homecoming celebration. The Home- at Howl. coming football game is the culmination of the In the boat burning ceremony, “we put a boat School Colors week’s festivities, which have riled up students over in the middle of the lake and pretty much blow it Selected in 1926, UM’s school colors represent the years in support of their alma mater. This year, up. If its mast hits the water before the boat sinks, Florida’s orange tree. Orange symbolizes the fruit of the Hurricanes will be blowing away North Caro- the prediction is we will win the game,” Giamban- the tree, green represents the leaves and white repre- lina State. co explained. This tradition came about when the sents the blossoms. Now that we know the ending, let’s examine Canes played Navy in their Homecoming game, Sebastian the Ibis the journey leading up to the game. Homecoming and to signify Navy’s looming defeat, UM placed a The Ibis is a symbol of knowledge found has two big service events: Hurricanes Help the boat in the Lake and blew it up. Fireworks blast off throughout Florida’s Everglades. It is also the last Hometown, which is the largest community out- from the lake to “honor the students, and seniors sign of wildlife to take shelter before a hurricane and reach event of the year, and blood drive. Other ac- especially, as one of their last major events before the first to reappear afterwards. tivities throughout the week include Homecoming graduating. Each student gets a candle and sings Four Fingers King and Queen competition and organized cheer. the alma mater, and the fireworks commemorate At the beginning of the fourth quarter at every Homecoming is designed to foster a feeling of all that students have done for the university,” Gi- home football game, Miami fans hold up four fingers University spirit and is open to the participation of ambanco said. to indicate their belief that a game is won in the final all campus organizations. Homecoming week at the University of Mi- period, while die-hard Hurricane fans know that it “For Greek Life organizations, Homecoming ami incorporates both the university’s incredible really means that the U dominate the last quarter. is the equivalent of Greek Week [which occurs in history and its bright future. There is a reason UM the spring], and every organization wants to win alumni come back to celebrate their alma mater 20, Alma Mater Homecoming events,” Interfraternity Council Chair 30 and 40 years after they’ve graduated. They stand Daniel Solomon said. to prove that it is indeed great to be a Miami Hur- Southern suns and sky blue water, Homecoming events allow everyone to show- ricane because on “Biscayne’s wondrous shore,” its Smile upon you Alma mater; case their different talents. Organized cheer is a traditions will stand forever. Mistress of this fruitful land, mix of dancing, cheering and acting. The following With all knowledge at your hand, Always just to honor true, day, vocals take the lead with the finals of the alma Dan Buyanovsky may be contacted at All our love we pledge to you. mater singing competition. [email protected]. Alma Mater, stand forever On Biscayne’s wondrous shore.

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CD REVIEW: ‘BLACKOUT’ We all know about the Facebook group about Britney tries one more time for a hit

sex in the stacks, BY KIMBERLY RUBENSTEIN but have you had a little CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

more than a victory After hearing the same horrible stories about Britney dance in the Spears’ personal life day after day in the tabloids, it is about time for a new sound from the pop star. Orange Bowl? Throaty vocals, personalized lyrics and techno beats mark Spears’ new sound on her album Blackout, released Send your adventures Tuesday. Spears’ first album of original material since In The Zone represents a departure from her previous songs and and current pop trends. Just as her first album …Baby One More Time refreshed hit-hungry pop fans in 1999, Spears does it again with her much-anticipated fifth at the Orange Bowl to studio album. Although Spears has married twice and had two EDGE@ sons in the past three years, she still imparts the same themiamihurricane.com. sexy, available message that made her famous. With Blackout, Spears targets an older audience Include your graduation than her previous albums. This is evident through the 3 out of 4 stars dance club quality of the songs, the pre-album tour in year, and names will be 21-and-up nightclubs and her mature music video for the questionably sober MTV Video Music Awards withheld upon request, album’s single “Gimme More.” (An explicit version of is performance in September could not stop “Gimme available online in case you need something else to talk More” from reaching number one on the iTunes Chart unless you want to put about). However, the album’s songs “Toy Soldier” and and Billboard’s Hot Digital Songs, nothing can stop “Hot As Ice” do not fit, sounding like they are sung by Spears now. it out...in print. and marketed toward pre-teens. While the album is sure to fall victim to scrutiny for Kimberly Rubenstein may be contacted at k.rubenstein@ being over-produced, die-hard fans will not care. If her umiami.edu.

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CD REVIEW: ‘MAKE YOUR MOVE’ Louisiana flavor hits the Grove

BY CARLA TABAG Rocking out with New Orleans pride CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

BY JOEY HELD New Orleans’ cuisine has made it to South Miami through the CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER swank Christabelle’s Quarter in Coconut Grove. But this ornate three-story restaurant serves more than just great food, it also offers Hailing from Louisiana, Meriwether is a band a bar and dance floor for guests to revel in New Orleans’ Mardi Gras that’s proud of its hometown. Singer/guitarist Drew fashion until early morning hours. Reilley says that Louisiana is a part of the band and For those interested in Cajun and Creole and a good time, mix rock ‘n’ roll with their eclectic background. Christabelle’s Quarter deserves a stop on a night out in the Grove. Their latest album, Make You Move, kicks off The dinner menu is a bit pricey, with entrees starting at $19 and up, with a bang with the track “New Orleans R.I.P.,” a but it offers a great seafood selection like Charbroiled Louisiana look into the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. After Oysters and Louisiana Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. the first two up-tempo songs, “B Quiet” follows, People looking for the traditional chicken dinners should look slowing the pace and actually improving upon the elsewhere, but for those craving something tasty and new, try the previous tunes. rabbit sauce piquant or the Louisiana crawfish etouffee. “Machine Gun Baby” may be the best song on By far, the most identifying quality of Christabelle’s Quarter is the album, with the guitars chugging away like a its atmosphere. With ornate stained glass windows, golden cherubs, freight train and a beat that makes you want to get up dark wood, antique chandeliers and black iron-wrought rails lining and jump along with the song. It is followed by the the stairs and upper floors, the restaurant has a decidedly French nearly-as-good “Smile Hats,” providing a very good boudoir flair to it. The designer, Carlos Perez de Costa, employs a one-two punch in the middle of the album. heavy French Industrial era style–think Moulin Rouge meets Loui- Meriwether has absolutely no trouble rocking 3 out of 4 stars siana. It’s certainly not your stereotypical Miami-style, Art Deco out. The guitars, bass and drums are all solid, if neon pink. unspectacular, but they provide pounding, throbbing some of the songs have little sense of direction. Most For the fantastically ornate atmosphere alone makes Christa- beats that Reilley can sing over. He has a good voice, of them have choruses, but they can be hard to find. belle’s Quarter a must try. The food is good by all means, but in no as he proves on some of the tracks, and there are That also makes a few of the tunes sound similar. But way outstanding. Regardless, it’s worth a visit because it brings a some nice harmonies on a few songs. But the vocals for a good musical performance with decent lyrics, unique, distinctive cuisine to the Gables...plus it’s a seafood lover’s can be a little irritating, as every once in a while they make your move toward this album. heaven. become quavering and shaky. The biggest problem with this album is that Joey Held may be contacted at [email protected]. Carla Tabag may be contacted at [email protected].

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“Everything we did this “Every single game is as week was full-speed and close as you can get. Every live” game is like a national ﬁ nal.” —RANDY SHANNON SPORTS —BRITTNEY STEINBRUCH football head coach NOV. 1 TO NOV. 4, 2007 women’s soccer forward

FOOTBALL MATCHUP: MIAMI v. NC STATE BY ALEX KUSHEL // SENIOR SPORTS WRITER Canes set to rumble with Wolfpack QUARTERBACKS D-LINE Kyle Wright’s status changes from day Miami has done a good job despite to day, and he most likely won’t play. the injuries at defensive tackle. Kirby Freeman has confi dence after Teraz McCray has stepped up with leading Miami on a fourth-quarter some big plays. Vegas Franklin and comeback. Freeman has to make Joe Joseph continue to progress. better decisions with the football Calais Campbell and Eric Moncur and manage the offense to longer- must get to the quarterback more sustaining drives. Daniel Evans is an than they have in the past few improving quarterback, throwing games. North Carolina State’s six touchdowns and passing for 335 Willie Young is their best defensive yards or more. player with 4.5 sacks and 8.5 ADVANTAGE: NC STATE tackles for a loss. ADVANTAGE: MIAMI O-LINE Miami’s group up front played well LINEBACKERS the last drive in Florida State. The Colin McCarthy’s return to the unit has given up 13 sacks this season lineup showed how valuable he and has grown since the beginning is to this defense. McCarthy and of the season. North Carolina State’s Tavares Gooden have both been BILLY GILBERT // Hurricane Staff unit has allowed 19 sacks, but has steady contributors. The Wolfpack WARM UP: The Miami Hurricane football team stretches at Greentree Practice Field on Oct. 2. played better in the two-game win have given up 190.6 rushing yards streak. per game. Ernest Jones leads the ADVANTAGE: MIAMI team with 60 tackles. on our next opponent.” “Everything we did this week Miami hopes ADVANTAGE: MIAMI In order to avoid the type of was full-speed and live,” Shannon RUNNING BACKS to control its letdown that occurred after the said. “We talked about it on Sun- Graig Cooper showed what he is SECONDARY big win against Texas A&M ear- day, and the first thing they said capable of doing in the game- Miami’s secondary has to do a destiny in ACC lier this season, the team practiced was that we cannot take this team winning scoring drive against Florida better job containing receivers very physically during the off week, lightly. As a team that’s what they State. Javarris James and Shawnbrey on third downs. Randy Phillips BY DAN STEIN much as it did in the week leading said. I just asked the question why McNeal should also run effectively has confi dence after recording SENIOR SPORTS WRITER up to the Florida State game. we lost two games.” against a poor run defense. The two interceptions in Tallahassee. “During the off week guys Shannon also said that quarter- Wolfpack’s Jamelle Eugene broke NC State’s secondary has been The Miami Hurricanes, newly practiced well,” Shannon said. “On back Kyle Wright has been practic- out with 112 rushing yards last week. inconsistent all season. Cornerback reborn in the ACC title race after Sunday they went out and executed ing but will be re-evaluated on Fri- Eugene has only averaged 44.5 yards Jeremy Gray has a team-high two defeating Florida State, will host the a lot of plays and got a lot of work day. After that, the staff will decide per game on the season. interceptions. North Carolina State Wolfpack on done. We are going to be physical in if he is able to play or not. ADVANTAGE: MIAMI ADVANTAGE: MIAMI Saturday at the Orange Bowl. practice and not back off from what Whoever the quarterback is, The Canes (5-3, 2-2 ACC) and we have been doing.” they must be ready, as the Wolfpack RECEIVERS SPECIAL TEAMS Wolfpack (3-5, 1-3) are both coming As it stands now, the Hurri- are a blitz-oriented team and feed Darnell Jenkins continues to make big Miami’s special teams improved off big wins. NC State beat division canes are back in the race for the off of creating mismatches against plays for the offense and has been dramatically against Florida State. leader Virginia last Saturday, a huge ACC championship game if they the other team’s blocking scheme. a go-to target. Sam Shields needs Matt Bosher had his best game win for a program that has now won can win their final four games. The They have several players from the to get more involved this week and of his career, Daren Daly made a two straight in ACC play and has Wolfpack are the first rung on the state of Florida, so there will be no Lance Leggett should be motivated key fi eld goal and the Hurricanes become a dangerous foe under their ladder that Miami has to climb. shortage of intensity on their side of coming back from injury. NC State’s scored on a fake fi eld goal. NC new head coach, Tom O’Brien. After beating Virginia last the ball. Donald Bowens is a deep threat State has been very good on Miami was idle last weekend, week, NC State is the type of team “They’re coming off a big win with 454 yards receiving and three special teams. Place kicker Steven following a hard-fought, dramatic that can present a major roadblock too and that will help their confi- touchdowns. John Dunlap also has Hauschka is 10-for-10 in fi eld win against rival Florida State. for any opponent that underesti- dence,” Shannon said. “It is a big found the end zone three times. goal attempts while kick returner While the win was a big boost for mates them. For proof that any confidence for them. But knowing ADVANTAGE: EVEN Darrell Blackman has scored once a team that had struggled going in, team can win on any given Satur- Coach O’Brien, he will tell them = and has given his team good fi eld Randy Shannon believes the time to day, Miami need look no further that that game is over with and they position. appreciate that win is over. than their losses to North Carolina need to focus and play Miami the ADVANTAGE: NC STATE “You can’t feel good about and Georgia Tech, teams that the way they need to. It will be a good yourself,” Shannon said. “That Hurricanes were favored to beat. situation for both of us.” Saturday’s game will be televised nationally on ESPNU and game is over with and everyone is Hurricane players seem to broadcast locally on WVUM 90.5 FM. The game begins at noon. going to pat you on your back. Now understand the need for focus this Dan Stein may be contacted at Visit TheMiamiHurricane.com for a live blog of the game. we have to start up again and focus week. [email protected]. November 1 - 4, 2007 THE MIAMI HURRICANE SPORTS 15 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 16

SPORTS BRIEFS

CROSS COUNTRY moved up so it can be hosted in concurrence with Homecoming festivities. The game will be played Canes wrap up on Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. at Mark Light Field. at ACC Championships Admission to this nine-inning game is free to the public, and more than 40 former players The University of Miami fi nished the 2007 are expected to attend the event. Some the for- ACC Cross Country Championships with a pair of mer players who are expected to lace up against 12th-place fi nishes for their men’s and women’s this season’s Hurricane squad are Jim Burt, Bran- teams. don Carmadese, Richard Giannotti, Joey Hooft, Junior Ryan Woodlee led the way for the Danny Gil, Adam Ricks, Eddy Rodriguez, Javy Hurricane men, fi nishing 73rd. Rounding out the Rodriguez and Danny Valencia. fi eld for the men were senior Alex Paley, who fi n- ished 76th; junior Andrew Chuplis, who fi nished 88th; junior Vincent Giambanco, who fi nished GOLF 89th; freshman Greg Grosicki, who fi nished 90th; Hirano leads Canes and junior Eric Miller, who fi nished 91st. The Hurricane women were led by senior with strong performance Delia Phlatts, who fi nished 74th. Junior Ena The women’s golf team fi nished in 15th Leufroy fi nished 84th, freshman Caitlin Knapp place at the Edwin Watts/Palmetto Intercolle- fi nished 88th, freshman Katherine Woodard giate. fi nished 89th, freshman Jackie Sullivan fi nished Freshman Christina Hirano led the way for 90th and junior Anika Arevalo fi nished 91st. the Canes, as she fi nished tied for 11th overall. Senior Hagen Weintraub also had a good perfor- BASEBALL mance, fi nishing tied for 21st. Additionally, junior Jessica Steward fi n- University to host ished tied for 74th, while Marion Argi fi nished annual alumni game 96th overall.

The annual alumni game, hosted by the Information compiled from hurricane- University of Miami baseball team, has been sports.com and The Miami Herald.

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SOCCER FEATURE Freshman a standout for Miami women’s soccer Brittney Steinbruch we expected as far as the amount of flustered when asked if she wants goals scored,” Coach Tricia Talia- to pursue a career in soccer. She key to winning team ferro said. “We always knew that admits that she wants to see how she was going to be dangerous but things go as a collegiate player first. BY CHRISTINA DE NICOLA I think she’s really gotten into the “We feel like there are certain CONTRIBUTING SPORTS WRITER transition of the team and made types of players that you recruit The humidity and heat that her impact. The big thing with her as a coach that you know you can only Miami can provide beats down is just letting her go, letting her play, motivate and you can mold,” Talia- on the 25th-ranked women’s soccer letting her be creative, and I think ferro said “She would fit right into team in the nation. that’s what she’s done and she’s run that. It was just automatic. It was This team remains unlike with it.” just comfortable right when she got any other–upperclassmen and un- A self-proclaimed bad singer onto campus.” derclassmen alike contribute each and dancer, Steinbruch does not A team as close as the Hurri- game, in part led by number 13, follow any superstitions, though canes has felt connected to Stein- Brittney Steinbruch. she does tape her fingers to remind bruch and the rest of the freshmen Aside from earning the honors herself of things during games. since the beginning. Upperclass- of NSCAA National Player of the “Every game this season might men have taken leadership roles Week, ACC Player of the Week be one of my favorites,” Steinbruch and taught the newcomers the ropes and being selected as a member of said. “My club team going to na- in key rival games such as Florida Soccer American Women’s Team tional championships was really ex- State and South Florida. of the Week, 36 points may be add- citing. This is unlike anything else I Her connection with the team ed to her list of accomplishments have ever experienced.” has made the transition and time so far this season. And according to her, the com- spent on the field easier–and there’s “When I was younger I played petitiveness, intensity and players a lot of time spent on the field. softball, basketball but really just involved in the game are different “I’m not that intriguing. Soc- soccer,” Steinbruch said. “I played and much harder than they were in cer, school, family. That’s it really,” club soccer for twelve years, since I high school. she said. was five or six like everybody else.” “Boston College and UNC With the way the girl from But the 5-foot 8-inch forward, were amazing,” she said, adding Wyckoff, New Jersey continues to who had not played the position that, “every single game is as close play, the Hurricanes may find their before coming to UM because she as you can get. Every game is like a way to post-season play and reach was placed at outside midfield, is national final.” every one of their preseason goals. not your average freshman. After deciding to major in NICOLE GOTWOLS // Hurricane Staff “We’re very pleased with her sports administration and minor Christina De Nicola may be con- KICK IT UP: Freshman Brittney Steinbruch in action against performance. It has exceeded what in marketing, Steinbruch appears tacted at [email protected]. the University of Maryland.

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