MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 1

Vol. 88, Issue 39 | Oct. 11 - Oct. 13, 2010 The Miami com .

HURRICANESTUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IN CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, SINCE 1929

Not even close

LINDSAY BROWN // Photo Editor SORRY SITUATION: Senior wide reciever Leonard Hankerson holds his head aft er a failed third-down conversion; the team captain was escorted off the fi eld by trainers. Hankerson’s dropped passes ended two critical drives for the Miami Hurricanes during their 45-17 loss to Florida State University Saturday night. FFARMARM FFRESHRESH FRUITSFRUITS Fans abandon failing Hurricanes in the final quarter THE FARMER’S MARKET COMES TO CAMPUS WEDNESDAY PAGE 3 hree years ago when the ESPN analyst Mark May predicted that UM Virginia Cavaliers anni- would finish the season 13-1. For the first time hilated the Miami Hur- since 2005, Miami was the top-ranked team in CCANESANES LLEFTEFT OOUTUT ricanes 48-0 at the final Florida. Orange Bowl game, UM Funny how quickly things change. Losing SOME STUDENTS DIDN’T MAKE IT INTO T faithful stayed for the alma ma- 45-17 to a rival should never happen, especially THE STADIUM FOR FSU GAME PAGE 5 ter. at home. On Saturday night in front Junior linebacker Jordan Futch, one of the CHRISTINA of the first UM sellout crowd at brashest members of the team, explained the im- CCRUISINGRUISING TTHEHE CCARIBBEANARIBBEAN DENICOLA Sun Life Stadium, fans clad in portance of FSU/UM leading up to the game. ESCAPE THE ROUTINE AND THE EDITOR IN CHIEF orange and green couldn’t es- “This is the one game I came here for... to AVERAGE VACATION PAGE 7 cape the grounds fast enough. beat the hell out of Florida State,” he said. Hours earlier, ABC broadcaster Kirk Herbst- Futch picked up just one tackle on the night. reit had said that FSU’s only advantage heading into the game was at the quarterback position. SEE CANES, PAGE 10 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 2

Check out what’s UM to begin Panama Canal research exclusively available at TheMiamiHurricane. Students, teachers A: Water from the lake fl ows from the dam into com. receive grant reservoir A B: To keep the fl ow steady and control turbulence, BY LAURA YEPES water passes through a contraction nozzle into a CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER 13x13x66 feet tunnel test section Alajuela A group of UM professors and Lake C: Ready to be released into the river, the fl ow passes students have received a grant to A study the building of a cutting-edge though a diff user and reaches reservoir B water tunnel research facility in the Panama Canal Zone. The project will put the Uni- versity of Miami in a leading posi- Reservoir Reservoir tion for fluid mechanics experi- B A ments and help push its research to the forefront. The university will B also be involved in the management C and operation of the facility once built, providing new research and Madden Amilynn Soto development opportunities for UM Dam previewed Festival of students. NOT DRAWN TO SCALE Miami. Check out her The purpose of the water tun- GRAPHIC BY BRITTNEY BOMNIN video interview with nel- a progression from wind tun- FREE FLOW: This graphic illustrates the design concept for the water tunnel, which is considered the music school’s nels- would be to test the resilience the most attractive and likely option of the tunnel to be built in the Panama Canal Zone. dean, Shelton G. of structures and materials against Berg. high wind pressures that are simu- other water tunnels that depend on “It’s concrete in our minds, The grant for the UM study lated by the force of water, said electric power. Also, due to the fact but we don’t get to build it,” Dano came from the Corporacion Andina Rico Dominguez College of Engineering professor that water is denser than air, the ef- said. “We have a good idea of what de Fomento, which supports similar captured Sigma Antonio Nanni, chair of the civil, fects would be maximized on the we want to do; we just need to get to projects. UM is also working with Gamma Rho’s Sixth architectural and environmental en- materials being tested. phase two.” the nonprofit Fundacion Ciudad del Annual Stroll Off on gineering department and principal “The beauty of our idea was in Nanni said the Panama facil- Saber (City of Knowledge Founda- video. investigator on the project. the fact that we could create a wa- ity would address a scale factor tion), which is located nearby the “What if we could use water ter tunnel that would have dimen- that limits other centers and would canal zone at Fort Clayton. The Wellness instead of air to do the same type of sions that are in order of magnitude make the research gathered from The feasibility study, which is Center now work?” said Nanni, who is teaming higher than what is available in the the experiments more accurate and, expected to be complete by April off ers Brain Gain up with GeCheng Zha of mechani- world now,” Nanni said. therefore, more beneficial in build- 2011, would be the first out of four classes, which cal and aerospace engineering, The test section of the structure ing structures and materials that phases of the project, but those be- combine exercise Brian Haus from RSMAS and post- would be 13 feet by 13 feet by 66 feet can withstand extreme weather hind it have high expectations for with relaxation techniques. Kylie doctoral associates Bertrand Dano long. Models of structures, ranging conditions. what is to come. Banks has the story. and Antonio De Luca in the College from buildings to automobiles and The proposed location of the “It’s definitely exciting, a great of Engineering. aircrafts, would be placed inside. research facility is near the Madden experience. I feel kind of lucky,” said Austen Gregerson Several water tunnels already These structures would be tested Dam at Alajuela Lake. The water De Luca, who graduated in Decem- will always remember exist, but UM’s project would have against a force of water that can from the lake would be used to op- ber. stand-up comedian several advantages. In addition to erate the facility through a gravita- reach a speed of 66 feet per second Greg Giraldo. Read being the largest in the world, the tional flow instead of using electri- Laura Yepes may be contacted at or, as Nanni explained, a little more his commentary power generated inside the tunnel than half a football field. cal power. [email protected]. would be completely natural, unlike on the cause of Giraldo’s death.

Falyn Freyman reviewed the LCD Alumni Association unveils new building Soundsystem concert building. it is paid for, built by and for Mi- tions to finish the third and fourth last Wednesday. Center celebrates Donna Arbide, UM associ- ami Hurricanes. It was funded by floor. The Newman family has de- Adam Berger ate vice president of alumni rela- the support from over 600 alumni, veloped a $50,000 challenge where love of university tions and the annual fund and with the lead gift coming from they will match dollar for dollar in recapped this executive director of the Alumni Judi Prokop Newman and her donations to get it started. weekend's home BY SEAN LEONARDO volleyball matches. CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER Association, kicked off the cer- husband, Bob. Donna Shalala came out to emony with a couple statements “Bob and I decided to sup- unveil an 8-foot bronze statue of  The University of Miami and about her joy and appreciation. port this center because we under- the University of Miami mascot, Subscribe for the e-mail edition its Alumni Association celebrated “The goal was to build an stood the importance of having a Sebastian the Ibis. of the www. the grand opening of the Robert alumni center that evoked feel- beautiful facility on campus that newspaper at themiamihurricane. and Judi Prokop Newman Alum- ings of nostalgia and to project alumni could call home,” New- Sean Leonardo may be contacted at com/subscribe. ni Center on Friday evening. optimistic and progressive vision man said. [email protected]. Alumni received the red car- of the institution’s future,” Arbide The signature building is still pet treatment as they arrived to said. left unfinished as the University FINISH READING AT show their support for the new The center is one of a kind as looks for $9 million more in dona- THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM

2 NEWS THE MIAMI HURRICANE October 11 - October 13, 2010 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 3

Locally grown foods now available on campus project for over a year, and it kind Farmer’s market of got stalled up, but once Stu- promotes wellness dent Government started making things happening, they contacted BY JENNY HAMILTON me because I had already gone CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER through some of the adminis- tration logistics of getting it ap- Students looking for a place proved,” Virok said. to buy healthier, locally grown She believes this a great way vegetables and fruits will not have to increase awareness for a health- to search any longer. ier lifestyle. Virok also explained The wait is over. A farmer's the farmer’s market is a part of market is coming to campus on Well Canes, a program that grew Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the H.R. and benefits of- on the university green between fice to promote health and well- the post office and Starbucks. ness in the faculty and staff of UM. Christina Farmer, student Well Canes offers health in- government president, first men- centive programs for faculty and tioned this initiative during her staff that include health insurance campaign. She said that ever since benefits and rebates on a Wellness sophomore year she has been Center membership and use. wanting a farmer’s market on The market will not only in- campus. clude fresh produce, but also plant “People like a lot of fruit, life, orchids and even soap. especially living on a health-con- “It’s really aimed for both fac- scious campus, but they don’t al- ulty and students," Farmer said. ways know where they can find it "That’s why even though we [stu- locally,” Farmer said. dents] might not need the soaps or There will be about 15 local things like that, they will be avail- vendors providing fresh produce, able. We want to include everyone honey and kettle corn for the kick- on campus." off on Wednesday. Some students are excited “Because we are in between about the new market coming to seasons, it can be difficult to get a campus. large variety of fruits and vegeta- “I think it’s a really good idea bles," Farmer said. "However, we to bring healthy things to the stu- are ensuring that if it’s not locally dents on campus versus the farm- grown, it’s at least organic." er’s market in the grove which Sheri Virok, the benefits man- some students can’t get to because ager for UM's human resources of transportation," junior Alexan- and benefits office, said she has dra Goldklang said. "I mean, it been excited to be a part of the beats Whole Foods.” planning process on bring the new ALEXANDRA LEON // News Editor farmer’s market to campus. Jenny Hamilton may be contacted at GREEN GOODNESS: A customer tastes the organic lettuce at the Glaser Organic farmer’s market “I’ve been working on this [email protected]. in Coconut Grove. On Wednesday, students will be able to shop at UM’s farmer’s market.

October 11 - October 13, 2010 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

Sorority raises awareness about rare cancer

CAYLA NIMMO // The Miami Hurricane WALK FOR A CAUSE: Senior Joanne Vera Cruz (left ) walks with a fellow Lambda Theta Alpha sister. The Sixth Annual Walk for Myeloma took place Sunday. This event, sponsored by the sorority, is intended to raise awareness for people who suff er from this rare form of cancer. Denise Vidot started this event when her father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow, and her sisters have continued to show their support six years later. At the end of the walk, participants released balloons with personal messages to “block out the sun,” said senior Maria Martinez, chapter president of the sorority. Props to a professor to focus on what sets them apart from the Marketing class competition. “He doesn’t just read from the Power- becomes instant sell Point; he compares real-life companies and their strategies and shows us ways to market BY VANESSA RAMOS to different groups,” said senior Ryan Kwie- CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER cinski, an architecture major in Ash’s mar- With more than 25 years in marketing keting 301 class. and corporate recruiting, popular UM lec- Ash said that he tries to make his classes turer Ben Ash makes it a point to prepare his like the type of classes he wanted to take in students for the real world. college, so he tells personal stories. Along As the former with accounts of his interactions with busi- marketing and plan- ness titans Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, ning director of Tex- Ash tells students about his time serving in aco’s Latin America/ the U.S. Army, his travels through Europe West Africa Division, on a motorcycle and his work with Texaco. 62-year-old Ash fo- Junior Matthew Perreault recalls taking cuses his class lectures Ash’s marketing 201 course during his fresh- on providing students man year. with the skills neces- “He gave off a positive impression that if you go into marketing and are good at what ASH sary to communicate effectively with any you do, you will be happy and benefit,” Per- prospective employer. reault said. “Even if you’re a non-business major, For Ash, sharing his real-life experi- you need to know how to sell yourself,” Ash ences is made better because of the students said. he comes in contact with. This semester, Ash teaches 177 students “Students here are phenomenal; they’re spread among five classes- three sections of fun, they’re bright, they’re engaged, they marketing 301, one section of marketing 201 care,” Perreault said. “They make the whole and one section of marketing 386. job worthwhile.” Ash tells all his students to prepare for the economic strain that companies face and Vanessa Ramos may be contacted at vramos@ themiamihurricane.com.

4 NEWS THE MIAMI HURRICANE October 11 - October 13, 2010 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 5

For popular and crowded games, UM The Miami “ should set up better policies so fans are not rejected from the stadium. HURRICANE ” Founded 1929 The Miami Hurricane An Associated Collegiate Press OPINION Hall of Fame Newspaper NEWSROOM: 305-284-2016 BUSINESS OFFICE: 305-284-4401 FAX: 305-284-4404 STAFF EDITORIAL For advertising rates call speak 305-284-4401 or fax 305-284-4404. EDITOR IN CHIEF BUSINESS Christina De MANAGER Full house yields unsatisfi ed fans Nicola Jacob Crows UP! At Saturday’s University of Miami vs. game, especially after dealing with two hours of MANAGING PRODUCTION EDITOR MANAGER “My best memory at the Florida State game, the house was rockin’, and heavy, irritating traffic on I-95. Laura Edwins Brian Schuman U is...” no doubt it was rockin’ hard. No home game in More importantly, the price for football ART DIRECTOR ADVERTISING the Randy Shannon age has attracted more fans. games is included in our tuition. In fact, all Brittney Bomnin EDITOR Demi Rafuls With 7,800 student seats full, extra security and sporting events are included in our $56 student NEWS EDITOR activity fee. It is not only a right to attend our Alexandra Leon PUBLIC RELATIONS police, Sun Life Stadium was swamped with James Borchers thousands of spirited Nole and Cane fans. football games, but also a privilege we have paid PHOTO EDITOR Lindsay Brown ADMINISTRATIVE Along with the usual gameday atmosphere for. ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Maria Jamed and chaos, there were a few inconsistencies at For popular and crowded games, UM should Justin Antweil Sun Life Stadium. Besides being disappointed set up better policies so fans are not rejected from ACCOUNT REPS EDGE EDITOR Isabel Gonzalez about UM’s loss, about 100 students were even the stadium. Perhaps sending out a mass e-mail Danielle Kaslow MIsha Mayeur Jack Whaley more frustrated because they were not admitted through the UMail listserv that defines “early” OPINION EDITOR THERON GUERRA to the game. and sets a recommended arrival time would get Kyli Singh WEBMASTERS Ivan Rocha SOPHOMORE COPY CHIEF UM’s athletic department, however, had the job done. Nicole Collazo Alexa Lopez communicated through student affairs and In fact, student affairs and the athletic GRADUATE “Tailgating with Lambda Chi.” ONLINE EDITOR ASSISTANT posted flyers on campus that emphasized that department are aware of this problem and will Steve Pierre Nick Maslow wrist bands would be first come, first serve. be looking into it. For future games like this, the ASST. NEWS EDITORS Additionally, Dr. Pat Whitely, vice president of division of student affairs is going to work with Parker Davis FINANCIAL Nicolette Roque ADVISER student affairs, sent an e-mail to several listservs Student Government and the athletic department Robert DuBord ASST. SPORTS to announce that the game was sold out. on enforcing a ticket-based system. The athletic EDITOR FACULTY ADVISER Knowing that this was the first sellout for department is also finding ways to open up the Ernesto Suarez Bob Radziewicz a Cane game since 2004, students should have stadium and communicate with students. ASST. PHOTO COPY EDITORS EDITOR Amanda Gomez assumed that arriving at the game late would not Instead of simply complaining about this, we Adrianne D’Angelo Stephanie Parra need to speak up and give our feedback to student Sagette Van guarantee you a seat or even admission. DESIGNERS Embden TONY GUSTITUS Despite the fact that students should affairs and the athletic department to actually Daniel Cepero JUNIOR Allison Goodman have gone into Sun Life Stadium early, it is resolve this issue. Felipe Lobon Demi Rafuls “Not remembering anything.” understandable how obnoxious it is to not have the right to enter your school’s own football Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami To reach a member of the staff visit Hurricane editorial board. themiamihurricane.com’s contact page.

©2010 University of Miami

The Miami Hurricane is published semi-weekly during the regular academic year and is edited and produced I’M STUCK IN A COMIC! © by undergraduate students at the University of Miami. The publication does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of advertisers or the university’s trustees, faculty or administration. Unsigned editorials represent the opinion of The Hurricane’s Editorial Board. Commentaries, letters and cartoons represent only the views of their respective authors. The newsroom and business offi ce of The Hurricane are located in the ARIELLE ANDREANO Norman A. Whitten University Center, Room 221. JUNIOR LETTER POLICY The Miami Hurricane encourages all readers to voice “Being in the Speak Up section.” their opinions on issues related to the university or in response to any report published in The Hurricane. Letters to the editor may be submitted typed or handwritten (please make your handwriting legible) to the Whitten University Center, Room 221, or mailed to P.O. Box 248132, Coral Gables, FL, 33124-6922. Letters, with a suggested length of 300 words, must be signed and include a copy of your student ID card, phone number and year in school.

ADVERTISING POLICY The Miami Hurricane’s business offi ce is located at 1306 Stanford Drive, Norman A. Whitten University Center, Room 221B, Coral Gables, FL 33124-6922. The Miami Hurricane is published on Mondays and Thursdays during the university’s fall and spring academic terms. Newspapers are distributed free of charge on the Coral Gables campus, the School of Medicine and at several CHESSIE PASSIDOMO MATT ROSEN // The Miami Hurricane off -campus locations. SENIOR DEADLINES All ads must be received, cash with copy, in The Miami “Friend circles on the green.” POLL RESULTS: How do you get through midterms? Hurricane business offi ce, Whitten University Center, Starbucks, Adderall Room 221B, by noon Tuesday for Thursday’s issue and by Speak Up answers are edited for Study a couple Procrastination is All-nighter! noon Friday for the Monday issue. clarity, brevity and accuracy. weeks before and energy drinks the key! SUBSCRIPTIONS 18% The Miami Hurricane is available for subscription at the Check out video Speak Ups at rate of $50 per year. themaimihurricane.com. 20% 29% 33% Total Voters: 55 AFFILIATIONS Compiled by WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEATING LIMITATIONS AT THE FSU VS. UM FOOTBALL GAME? TAKE OUR POLL The Miami Hurricane is a member of the Associated Evan Peskin Collegiate Press, Columbia Scholastic Press Assoc. and AT THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM. Florida College Press Assoc.

October 11 - October 13, 2010 THE MIAMI HURRICANE OPINION 5 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 6

6 ADVERTISEMENT THE MIAMI HURRICANE October 11 - October 13, 2010 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 7

Visited the Lowe lately? Check out the latest Tribal Arts Society lecture on the symbolic representation of warfare in middle formative olmec-style. edge

BY JENNA KING STAFF EDGE WRITER

International vacations are usually on the top of ev- eryone’s wish list, and college students are no exception. What if students could leave in the morning, cruise to another country and make it back in time for “The Late Show”? What if all of that was possible for less than $150? Discovery Cruise Lines’ All-Inclusive Bahamas top deck is quite the party. There Spencer Del, a Bahamian Fun Day Vacation takes passengers on a one-day cruise you can lay out on deck chairs IF YOU GO student studying at UM, said to Grand Bahama Island, the fourth largest island in the by the pool while sipping your that the food is the one of the Bahamas. drinks and taking in the sun- FEES: $129.99 per person biggest reasons everyone should “The day cruise is a great way for students to get shine to the sounds of a DJ. check out the Bahamas. away,” said Anthony Parker, director of entertainment Although there are a few re- “You get seafood here in and communication at Discovery. “They don’t have a lot laxing lounges around the ship, SPECIALS: Book before Nov. 15 Miami, but they don’t really of time to vacation and this allows them to take a mini-va- travelers also have the option of and get $50 off per couple. Sail cook it right,” Del said. “It’s way cation to another country where they can relax and have getting a cabin for the day (costs free the month of your birthday better in the Bahamas. People fun away from school.” around $55 dollars extra) to store and just pay port fees (around should start with the conch sal- So bon voyage and off we go! belongings or nap. $40). ad.” (Note: A tour bus driver on First off, once passengers board the ship (security Once the ship reaches Free the island said that conch salad checks take close to an hour so arrive early), they are giv- Port on Grand Bahama Island, MORE INFORMATION AND is actually an aphrodisiac. Do en an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on one of the upper there are a number of options. BOOKING: discoverycruiseline. with that information what you decks. On the return trip to Fort Lauderdale, a dinner buf- For those who have no idea will). com/home/day_cruise fet is served. where to begin in the Bahamas, Aside from the seafood, Once the ship sets sail there are plenty of things to Discovery is kind enough to UM alumna Kere Blair highly do while journeying into international waters. Most excit- provide organized excursion op- EDITOR’S NOTE: Discovery Cruise recommends visiting the Baha- ingly, a fare not only includes the breakfast and dinner tions for your convenience (for Line provided Jenna King’s trip mas as a quick getaway from buffets, but it also includes all drinks... all day. Yes, all the an extra fee, of course). free of charge. demanding courses and hectic alcohol guests could probably ever want. One excursion includes schedules. The game room has everything from Dance Dance transportation to a beach resort “It’s a fantastic way to Revolution to old-school Donkey Kong and Pac-Man, that boasts one of the largest get away from the stresses of to Wii systems and ping-pong and fooseball tables. The pools on the island (it also has a pretty sweet water slide school,” Blair said. “I had a great time. I thought it was movie room shows newly released DVD movies. For those and jet ski rentals), and then a ferry ride to local shops beautiful and I love the Bahamas. I don’t really gamble, so into different kinds of games, the on-ship casino might be where you can see the famous straw markets (think Ba- I just drank, ate and was merry.” more up your alley (once the ship hits international wa- hamian Chinatown). Other excursion options include a ters, of course). beach-only trip and a guided and narrated sightseeing Jenna King may be contacted at [email protected]. If limbo and dance contests are more your style, the tour of the city. ILLUSTRATION BY TIFFANY AGAM, DESIGN BY ALLISON GOODMAN

October 11 - October 13, 2010 THE MIAMI HURRICANE EDGE 7 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 8

Shock band lives up to name

ALEX BROADWELL // The Miami Hurricane BLOOD BATH: GWAR’s “Flattus Maximus” performs at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee. Flattus Maximus is said to “only eat vegetarians.”

BY CAROLINE HELMERS moshing and chanting along to every song. CONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER Blazing through their last song, they cleared the stage for the much-anticipated set by Metal legends GWAR tore through GWAR. South Florida on their recent tour promot- GWAR has made headlines because of ing their new album, “Bloody Pit of Horror.” their shows, and after their performance at Known for their outrageous stage presence, Revolution, it’s easy to see why. To start off the band brought their graphic performance the show, two monsters stumbled around the to Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale on stage, only to be decapitated by the members Thursday. With three support bands in tow, of GWAR. Fake blood sprayed into the au- the venue was packed with people, noise and dience, and the crowd went crazy. The only sweat. breaks taken were in between a few songs, Starting the night was Mobile Death in which they disemboweled Sarah Palin Camp, an Ohio band specializing in a mix of and Lady Gaga. Blood and slime covered thrash metal and punk. The band did a solid the walls of Revolution, and no one was safe job of warming the crowd up while people from being sprayed with fluids during the started filling the venue. After a blistering encore. set, local Florida band Infernaeon took the GWAR remains a standout shock stage. band, and their shows are nothing less than A rather odd choice for a support band extraordinary. They’re sure to be back next came up next with the Casualties. The aging year in support of another comedic metal street punk band, complete with mohawks album. and shotgun shell belts, took the stage before GWAR, and it seemed that many people Caroline Helmers may be contacted at chelmers@ were there specifically for them. Their set themiamihurricane.com. was fast-paced and loud, with the crowd

8 EDGE THE MIAMI HURRICANE October 11 - October 13, 2010 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 9

the number the of rushing attendance yards for at Sun Life Florida State Stadium University Saturday SPORTS 298 75,115 night

FOOTBALL Seminoles spear Canes in blowout game game. They just dominated both lines Orange and green of scrimmage.” It was only the second time in the completely outplayed last 11 games that the margin of victory BY LELAN LEDOUX was more than eight points between SENIOR SPORTS WRITER the two rivals. The Hurricanes allowed 471 total As the Miami Hurricanes walked yards, including 298 yards rushing. past a barren student section to sing Never in the history of Miami football the alma mater, Florida State stood at have the Canes allowed a run longer midfield soaking in its 45-17 win. than 83 yards until Saturday night in The Seminoles stood on top of front of a national audience. the “U” insignia, symbolizing their FSU sophomore running back victory over the Hurricanes. Chris Thompson put the icing on Florida State senior linebacker Fisher’s cake with his 90-yard run in Kendall Smith picked a up piece of the the fourth quarter. turf to bring home to the Seminoles’ Miami’s defense struggled to keep “Sod Cemetery,” a place where the Florida State out of the end zone. Noles (5-1,3-0) keep chunks of grass “We have to get off the field, we to symbolize their victory in big road can’t let them score,” senior captain games. Colin McCarthy said. “They ran the The plastic bag of turf was ball down our throats and we failed to transferred over to Florida State head do anything about it. It hurts. It really coach Jimbo Fisher, who trotted across does hurt.” the field into the tunnel after receiving The offense had its woes too. a Gatorade bath. Junior quarterback Jacory Harris The Seminoles owned Sun Life was 19-for-47 with 225 yards. With Stadium. the Canes down early, he had to play “I’m not going to sugarcoat it. We catch-up ball throughout the entire just got our butts kicked tonight,” said game. Harris averaged less than five Shannon, who is 2-2 against FSU. The yards per completion. two losses were both at home. “It’s my The Noles have now won three fault as a coach at the University of straight in Miami for the first time Miami. I don’t blame the kids. I didn’t since winning eight in a row from get them ready for the situation of 1963-74. playing in a game like this.” The orange and green were out It was the first time in the UM/ played in every facet of the game. FSU series since 1976 that legendary “They just out-executed us,” coach Bobby Bowden wasn’t on the junior linebacker Sean Spence said. sidelines for the Noles. Bowden’s “They executed their game plan, did career record against the Canes was what they wanted to. They just flat 14-21. outplayed us from the first quarter to Fisher’s record stands at 1-0. the fourth.” Saturday night also happened to be his birthday, and he could not have hoped Lelan Ledoux may be contacted at lledoux@ for a more satisfying present. themiamihurricane.com. Shannon called this game “embarrassing” for the fans. “I’m not going to make any excuses,” Shannon said. “We didn’t Alex Broadwell caught tackle very well. The offensive line the FSU/Miami game in and defensive line didn’t do anything a photo slideshow on ALEX BROADWELL // The Miami Hurricane tonight, and that was the key to the THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM. SACKED: Collin McCarthy attempts to tackle Jermaine Thomas during a second quarter rush. Thomas scored three touchdowns and racked up 112 total yards. October 11 - October 13, 2010 THE MIAMI HURRICANE SPORTS 9 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 10

CANES FROM PAGE 1

But how does that happen? consecutive loss, a 33-29 heartbreaker Aside from Ohio State, a non- to Louisiana State, couldn’t make up conference opponent whose only tie for a disastrous showing on national to Miami stems from the 2003 Fiesta television. Bowl, this was the game of the year. Youth hasn’t been used as an ex- “It’s not a travesty,” Shannon said. cuse this season. The same should be “We just got beat tonight. Florida State said for the pressure put on players by beat us tonight. We got beat tonight up the fans. That comes with the territory front and it’s my fault as a coach.” of playing for the University of Miami He’s right to an extent. football program. FSU dominated on all cylinders: With such an established history, Sophomore Greg Reid and the other it’s expected. Former players (and NFL kick returners averaged 36 yards. Ju- greats) like Michael Irvin and Andre nior running back Jermaine Thomas Johnson proclaimed, “It’s all about the scored three touchdowns. A defense U” in a pre-game video shown on the that forced six turnovers at Clemson jumbotron. At the time, it pumped up and held its own against the Buckeyes the crowd of 75,115. found itself getting torn apart by offen- Those infamous teams and players sive coordinator James Coley. seem like generations ago. The fact re- Despite Saturday night’s result, mains that the U is still not quite back. the Canes can still reach the Atlantic The program may have “invented” Coast Conference championship game swagger, but current students wouldn’t for the first time since joining the know. It’s been so long. league in 2004. The Seminoles could very well find themselves in a rematch Christina De Nicola may be contacted at when December rolls around and a [email protected]. plane ticket to Charlotte is punched. Things were so bad Saturday night that even the Gators’ second FINISH READING AT THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM Prof. Antweil’s Report Card Miami vs. Florida State QUARTERBACKS: F RUNNING BACKS: F WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS: F OFFENSIVE LINE: F DEFENSIVE LINE: F- SECONDARY/LINEBACKERS: F SPECIAL TEAMS: F- COACHING: F- BY SPORTS EDITOR JUSTIN ANTWEIL The Professor may be contacted at [email protected].

LOG ON TO THEMIAMIHURRICANE.COM FOR THE PROFESSOR’S ANALYSIS OF EACH UNIT. ALL UNITS ARE ON ACADEMIC ALERT.

10 SPORTS THE MIAMI HURRICANE October 11 - October 13, 2010 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 11

Dear V: If it makes him happy, can it be that bad? dear ... less back to a friendship that is stable. As a boyfriend, he was one but it will allow you to see that life continues beyond his of the best things that ever happened to me, and he destroyed me realm. And keep in mind, this removal is not necessarily in a two-minute phone conversation. Now, I’m at a loss for words. permanent. Dear V, Thoughts? Any ideas for how I can get better? Once you have taken the time to focus on your own well-being, which hopefully includes dating, your own A couple weeks before school started, the most significant Trying to be the Heroine personal ambitions as well as a more “selfish” outlook boyfriend in my life broke up with me. We decided to remain that doesn’t involve seeking any opportunity to be present friends even though it was going to take some time for me to My Heroine, in his life, then you can eventually let him back in to your recover from this. Recently, he’s started seeing someone else. world, if you so chose. None of this would be so bad if it wasn’t for the fact that he acts This is an issue that people face far too often. Indi- This question you ask poses multiple micro-ques- like everything is OK, like nothing bad ever happened. We’ve viduals put their needs to the wayside in order to appeal to tions within it. However, the main point I want to stress had a few conversations in which I’ve expressed my feelings and the one that they desire, consciously or subconsciously. I is not how to exist in a world where the person you long heartbreak. Yet, when we’re not behind closed doors, his actions can personally attest to suffering from such predicaments for coexists with you but, rather, how to exist in the world don’t show his comprehension. in the past. No one is immune from this act of “selfless- where a relationships is simply a ‘value add’ rather then a I’ve accepted that things are over between us, but I’m having ness.” No one. “raison d’etre” (reason for existence). some trouble letting go. It’s so bad that I’ve agreed to still be I use this term selflessness very loosely. Rather then My best suggestion holds firm: A bit of separation friends with him just because it makes him happy. For the first the typical denotations of the word, I think of it more in will a go a long way for you. time in my life, a guy’s happiness has superseded my own. His terms of its construct. You are thinking of yourself far less very existence is eating me from the inside out. I’m doing nothing than one should. Please consider, about it because as long as he’s happy, I can find some satisfaction My best remedy for such an ailment would involve in that. I want to let go. I want to knee him in the balls, but I can’t quitting him cold-turkey, so to speak. You seem to be at a V bring myself to follow through. state where you have a vested interest in his life; however, Before we started dating, we were really good friends. If I it’s time to reclaim your own. Have a question for V? Hit up [email protected] can’t have him as a significant other, I still want to be friends. I I know that simply cutting such an integral compo- or follow V on Twitter at @Dear_V. just don’t see how things can go back to the way they were, much nent of your everyday life out seems like a harsh request,

GOT A QUESTION FOR V?

FOLLOW @DEAR_V ON TWITTER FOR SPEEDY ANSWERS TO YOUR DAILY PROBLEMS.

Earn substantial money, set your own hours, be your own boss, all while working around your busy class schedule. No telemarket- ing. Nixle was recently featured in Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. - Employment Reqs: Full/PT student, 18+, motivated, no ex- perience necessary. Learn more or apply at nixlesales.com or text NIXLESALES to 888777.

October 11 - October 13, 2010 THE MIAMI HURRICANE DEAR V 11 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 12

12 ADVERTISEMENT THE MIAMI HURRICANE October 11 - October 13, 2010