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APR WEDNESDAY The University of Miami’s Department ELSEWHERE 18 of Theater Arts will close its 2006-07 season with “On the Town.” The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Ring Theater, HPV vaccine may be extended to men and tickets may be purchased from the box offi ce M-F from 12 to 5 p.m., or BY JASON KOEBLER as 2008, said Janet Skidmore, director of because some HPV strains can cause cervical two hours before each performance. THE DIAMONDBACK (U. MARYLAND) Merck media relations. cancer. Every year, about 10,000 women are “There are currently clinical trials being diagnosed with cervical cancer, and almost “Rent” star Anthony Rapp will speak (U-WIRE) COLLEGE PARK – Growing con- conducted around the U.S. that are sponsored 4,000 women die from the disease, according at the Cosford Cinema at 7 p.m. The cerns about the spread of human papilloma- by Merck,” Skidmore said. “The initial results to the National Cancer Institute. movie will be shown at 8 and 10 p.m. virus (HPV) may lead to a vaccine available are promising.” Every year, about 6.2 million Americans for women to be administered to men. While generally considered a benign acquire a genital HPV infection. Among sexu- APR THURSDAY Due to the popularity of Gardasil, the virus in men, HPV can cause genital warts ally active men, 1 percent are estimated to Patio Jams presents UM R&B En- HPV vaccine for women, its manufacturer is and possibly lead to penile and anal cancer, have genital warts, but often the symptoms 19 semble from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on the UC now researching a male version of the vac- studies say. The vaccine would be marketed of HPV are not visible, the Centers for Disease Patio. cine. The male option, which would be iden- toward gay and bisexual men, who are par- Control and Prevention say. The University of Miami School of Law tical to the current vaccine, may be approved ticularly at risk, according to Skidmore. Currently, there is not even a public test will host the panel discussion “Now by the Food and Drug Administration as early Gardasil has been encouraged in women for HPV available for males with the disease. & Then: The Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession and What the Future Holds.” The event will begin at ETC. 6 p.m. at the Alma Jennings Founda- tion Student Lounge. The State of Florida is eliminating its binding early admission programs and limiting the application deadline to mid-November instead of providing three deadline options (previously: Oct. 1, Nov. 1 and Jan. 16). The decision came in response to criticism that binding programs favor All pre-med students are invited to wealthier applicants. “Scrubbed Out,” a dramedy about the stresses and joys of pre-med life. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Cox Science Center. Tickets cost $5 in ad- ON THE COVER vance and $7 at the door. All proceeds Caleb Mangum of NC State slides into home during this weekend’s series against UM. The Wolfpack defeated the Hurricanes 19-9 on Sun- benefi t Project Medishare. day at Mark Light Field, which won them the series and gave the Hurricanes their fi rst ACC home loss this season.

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Future of Halloween Ibis Ride uncertain Center for Alcohol & Other Drug Talk of cancellation comes in reaction to Education renamed last October’s incident after former Dean

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The likenesses of Captain Jack Sparrow, Surrounded by family and Tarzan and Jesus were not pleased when dis- friends, William W. Sandler, the for- organization and lack of crowd control over- mer Dean of Students, was received ran Stanford Circle and disrupted the shuttle with applause at the Center for Alco- ride to the Grove last Halloween. hol & Other Drug Education, which The Miami Hurricane reported on Nov. now bears his name. 3, 2006 that a number of factors contributed In a small dedication ceremony to the confusion, including a lack of pre- on Thursday, sponsored by the Divi- paredness for the amount of traffic on US-1 sion of Student Affairs and Student heading towards the Grove on a night like Government, guests mingled amidst Halloween and a miscommunication be- an array of refreshments, appetizers tween shuttles. and music for the presentation of the “Some of the students were out of con- GABY BRUNA // Hurricane Staff center’s official name unveiling. trol, and it was based on the anger of having BUS FUSS: An unruly student crowd last Halloween may prove to be the Sandler, who retired from the to wait and the anger of people butting in Halloween Ibis Ride’s undoing, but SG hopes to maintain service. The shuttles University of Miami in July 2006 front,” said David A. Rivero, UM’s director used last year were actually rented charter buses. after 43 years of service, co-founded of public safety. the center, formerly known as Pier 21, Immediately after last October’s inci- consist of students, administrators, UM Po- Walker said. “Students arrived intoxicated 20 years ago for the purpose of help- dent at Stanford Circle, the Dean of Stu- lice Department staff and traffic engineers. to the buses, and that definitely won’t hap- ing students overcome their negative dents office formed a committee to assess “We’ve discussed having more shuttle pen again this year.” habits, such as irresponsible alcohol the Ibis Ride situation. That committee de- rides starting at earlier times or advising Rivero, also a member of the review consumption and drug abuse. cided to cancel the shuttle to the Grove on students to pick up a ticket or a voucher so committee, hopes to work with the City of “He’s made the center what we Halloween. we can keep track of the number of students Miami Police Department to determine a know today,” said Nanette Vega, an The cancellation is now being reas- and plan ahead,” Whitely said. “These are better system to continue the shuttles. assistant dean of students. “We are sessed because Student Government, who all things that the committee will have to re- “I don’t want to see kids driving them- trying to build on the foundation he’s had initiated the special Ibis Ride three years view.” selves, coming home drunk and then having started and continue to educate stu- ago, felt that they should be involved with the The committee, co-chaired by Richard to drive a car through the streets of Miami at dents.” decision. Recently inaugurated SG president Walker, assistant vice president for Student three in the morning,” Rivero said. “I think The decision to rename the cen- Danny Carvajal, former president Annette Affairs, and Nanette Vega, assistant dean of by providing the shuttle service we will keep ter came as a result of a bill that unan- Ponnock, former Senate speaker John Con- students, will submit a report to Whitely by our kids safe.” imously passed in the SG Senate. stantinide and recently elected speaker Bran- Aug. 1. Whitely will then decide whether to Constantinide, who supports the con- “Anytime you can have a tribute don Gross met with Patricia A. Whitely, vice continue the shuttles on Halloween. tinuation of the Halloween shuttle, feels that president for Student Affairs and decided to “First and foremost the committee has SEE SANDLER, PAGE 6 form a shuttle review committee that would to examine what the issue was last year,” SEE SHUTTLE, PAGE 4 Former ‘Apprentice’ contestant discusses business, book

of a tour for his book “Campus CEO.” lemonade as a child, Pinkett said his aspira- Randal Pinkett first “Out of curiosity, how many people tions as an entrepreneur grew while he stud- African-American winner saw my season of ‘The Apprentice’?” Pinkett ied engineering at Rutgers University. asked the audience, referring to the fourth “It was my sophomore year when a of Trump’s reality show season of the television show that has made young man on campus at Rutgers opened up him a reality television star. his own business selling T-shirts,” he said. “I BY NICK MASLOW Pinkett’s reward for winning the show, thought to myself, ‘I’ve always been doing CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER a contest between successful entrepreneurs something entrepreneurial, if Wayne can do and professionals to determine the strongest it, why can’t I do it?’” At 35-years-old, Randal Pinkett has business leader, was a job with The Trump That summer Pinkett started a compact earned five degrees, co-founded a multi-mil- Organization and a six-figure salary. He now disc store with two of his roommates in their lion dollar consulting firm and become the does consulting for The Trump Organization college dormitory. first and only African-American to win Don- a few hours a week on a variety of special “It was my first foray into being a full- ald Trump’s “The Apprentice” on NBC. projects. fledged business owner,” he said. “I was like, COURTESY BLYTH DAYLONG Pinkett visited the University of Mi- Pinkett was quick to point out that his ‘This is not that hard, it’s not as difficult as I RANDY FOR MONEY: “Apprentice” ami Friday to speak about his success at the career as a businessman began long before winner Pinkett spoke at the School School of Communication courtyard as part becoming a Trump insider. Though he sold SEE PINKETT, PAGE 4 of Communication Friday.

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SHUTTLE FROM PAGE 3 renamed Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education, and would there is enough student demand to include bands and activities on the continue the shuttles to the Grove. UC Rock or on the Green. “I think students want to have Whitely supported this idea, the option of going to the Grove on but plans were scrapped when the Halloween,” he said. administration realized that Hal- “The system just needs to be loween falls during the same week rethought-out with better logistics as Homecoming this fall. as far as drop off points, time of Though having a Halloween arrival at Stanford and the Grove, event on campus would help en- route planning and communica- sure student safety, students such tion between buses.” as sophomore Michael Williams Carvajal also hopes to see the would prefer to go keep the shuttle continuation of the Halloween system and go to the Grove. shuttle ride, but understands the “Of course every student nature of the service. would want the shuttles,” Williams “This is a privilege that we said. “The problem this year was have as students since it’s not a they had one bus pull up and every Thursday, Friday or Saturday student that was there rushed to night,” he said. “In order for us the bus,” he said. to continue doing this it’s [the stu- “Next year, they should dents’] responsibility to behave.” just increase the amount Because the Ibis Ride on Hal- of buses and minimize the loween is not a guarantee, other amount of students to make it plans have been discussed includ- a more manageable situation.” ing a bloc-style party on campus. The party idea was proposed by Karyn Meshbane may be contact- the former Pier 21, UM’s recently ed at [email protected]. “Apprentice” winner speaks PINKETT FROM PAGE 3

thought it was going to be,’ and I was actually able to offset the cost of my education. That set me on a path from that point forward where I’ve never worked for anybody else, except for Donald Trump, in my entire life.” After graduating with a 3.9 grade point average, Pinkett at- tended the University of Oxford as a Rhodes scholar, and later earned COURTESY BLYTH DAYLONG MORE THAN FIFTEEN three degrees from the Massachu- MINUTES: Randal Pinkett setts Institute of Technology. outlasted 17 other candidates He ran three companies while to win NBC’s reality TV show in graduate school, noting that The Apprentice. his share of failures includes all but one of those companies. That “Campus CEO,” copies of which business, an information technol- the UM Bookstore sold during the ogy consulting company, is now a speech, to give students the tools multi-million dollar firm where he they need to get their business ideas serves as chairman and CEO. off the ground and realize their po- Pinkett engaged in conversa- tential as entrepreneurs: tions with the audience during his “The message that I’m looking speech, at one point asking attend- to bring through ‘Campus CEO: ees to talk about their businesses. The Student Entrepreneur’s Guide “There is a growing list of to Launching a Multimillion Dol- companies that are quite success- lar Business,’ is that you don’t have ful that were started when their to wait until you graduate or until founders were in school,” he said, you’ve got a job or you’re working citing Microsoft, Dell Comput- full time if you want to start a busi- ers, Google, Yahoo, Pizza Hut, ness.” Subway, Federal Express, Kinko’s, Facebook, Napster and YouTube. Nick Maslow may be contacted at Pinkett said that he wrote [email protected]. 4 NEWS THE MIAMI HURRICANE April 17 - 19, 2007 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 5

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Center renamed for Dean Sandler Make way for Segway SANDLER FROM PAGE 3 “Dean Sandler has been such a role model to what it means to be dedicated to NEW RIDES: Dozens of from students, it’s something,” Ponnock said. “The renaming students zipped around the especially poi- shows the students respect how much he has UC Green Thursday afternoon gnant,” said Pa- done for the school.” on UMPD’s rugged Segway tricia A. Whitely, Other students also echoed similar sen- Personal Transporters. The area vice president for timents concerning Sandler’s service. was closed off with police tape and turned in to a mini-course Student Affairs. “He has been a strong supporter of the where offi cers guided students After reading alcohol program for so long,” said Joseph around on the vehicles. the proclamation Fasullo, co-chair of GAMMA, a student or- that granted the ganization that aims to educate members of The battery-powered Segway, renaming, former the university’s Greek system on the harm- a two-wheeled platform SG president An- ful effects of alcohol and other drug use. that uses computers and tilt nette Ponnock “It’s only appropriate to honor the work he sensors to stay balanced, have SANDLER been in use by the UM police and current presi- has done.” since earlier this semester. In dent Danny Cara- Sandler laughed as he lifted a green late March they were used as vajal both presented Sandler with a bronze cloak and white bow to reveal the center’s part of Jaywalking Education/ plaque for his involvement in promoting the nameplate. Enforcement Day on Ponce center’s mission. They also praised Sandler “I can’t think of a better place that I’d De Leon Boulevard, U.S. 1 and for his past leadership roles in various facets rather have my name on,” he said with a Stanford Drive. of the UM community since his arrival in smile. 1962, such as advisement of fraternities and Compiled by Greg Linch sororities, development of the Student Dis- Joanna Suarez may be contacted at KARLA GROVER // Hurricane Staff cipline System and the implementation of a [email protected]. student-run honor code.

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editorial by anthony vega ADMINISTRATION’S Don’t end at Imus What Don Imus said was wrong. ticeably nowhere to be seen. Leonard Pitts, Jr., a Pulitzer Prize- PLAN OF ACTION I’m not going to offer any multi-syllabic, winning columnist for The Miami Herald, recently criticized the Jackie Chiles-esque clichés to explain the NAACP for not doing more to inspire the African-American situation, like C. Vivian Stringer, Rutgers’s community to improve their circumstances from within. He says coach, did. I’m not going to make any that blacks like Sharpton are afraid to admit problems within the THREATENS attention grabbing accusations, like Al black community because their struggle against racist white peo- Sharpton did. To be honest, Imus’s com- ple would be undermined. It’s unfortunate that I feel that I must ments were probably an attempt at parody. mention that Pitts is black. STUDENTS’ SAFETY He was probably trying to mock the use of This reasoning indicates that a double standard exists. Some the word “ho,” and was unsuccessful. The resulting backlash is argue that it’s not fair that when a white person says something what happens when one fails to properly satirize something, and like this, an avalanche of scrutiny follows; yet many black people Attempt to scrap the Halloween Ibis Ride shows he just has to deal with the consequences. Though his intentions routinely get away with saying things that are much worse. A may be vague, this whole issue is part of the ongoing verbal civil double standard does exist, but it should not be used to forgive poor decision-making on University’s part rights struggle. Just as war and politics have grown increasingly white people who say racist things, but to punish both black and complex, civil rights is not as black and white as it used to be. white people who do. The Ibis Ride provides a great service to students by The word choice raises eyebrows. “Ho” comes from Don’t get me wrong; I don’t think any words should be “whore.” Imus did not think these Final Four basketball players banned. Every word has a context in which it can be used. But driving them to and from the Grove so that they don’t have were literally whores. He used the term jokingly, trying to mimic I don’t think hate is one of them. By unintentionally ruining his to. From a safety standpoint, it makes perfect sense: in of- society’s use of it. That’s what it looked like on the surface, any- career, Donald Imus has revealed something to us. Through a fering the service, the university recognized that students go ways. Michael Richards’s tirade was totally different. His was bizarre choice of racist and sexist words, he’s given us an op- to the Grove to drink and party, so they might as well do it just an explosion of hate. This situation brings to the forefront a portunity. We can realize that what he did wrong, many of us do safely–by not driving. How ironic, then, that the university societal obsession with the word, and the attitudes behind it. This wrong, too. What can we do about it? We can stop saying these is considering scrapping the service on one of the days it is is where it gets cloudy. things, not only if you’re black, but especially so. And we can needed most. The public figures that use the word “ho” and other racial stop condoning “artists” that make a living off of violent and This past Halloween, a crowd of more than a hundred or violent terms are predominantly black. I’m referring mainly abusive phrases. students rushed the shuttles, eager to get to the annual fes- to rappers. This fact calls into question Al Sharpton’s criticisms. tivities. The chaos that ensued, which came as the result of When Snoop Dog says “we got to come back on these hoes my Anthony Vega is a freshman majoring in finance and English. He the apparent intoxication of those trying to board the buses, n*gga,” Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson, for that matter, are no- may be contacted at [email protected]. was primarily the fault of the students. However, the admin- istration is not without fault because the were not adequate- by miles kenney-lazar ly prepared for such a situation. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt. As a result of that one incident, it makes no sense to try to dissolve the entire service which has done a great job in protecting students, Stop beating that drum especially on Halloween. That is the easy way out of a dif- ficult situation, a route the university does not normally Although the semi-annual Iron Ar- that something is wrong with this campus and much of society take. row tap-in ceremony has well passed, I at large. Too often, are we pushed by the awards and rewards As well, the administration is contradicting itself by still find the status of their highly-exclusive that we hope to attain in the future. We think that when someone society to be well worth discussion. Each is tapped into an honor society, they automatically embody the contemplating cancelling the Halloween shuttle. When no time I see them roaming the campus in ut- ideals that such a society supposedly represents. We continually ride is offered on the one night when it is probably needed ter sanctity, the disturbance that resides in make judgments about others based on the number of medals the most, how could they claim to be doing everything to be the bowels of my brain is pushed just that pinned to their uniform rather than their daily courses of action. protecting students’ well-being? Students will still go to the much closer to the surface. If Iron Arrow members were truly humble leaders, they Grove without the shuttle. They will still drink and party What is it that keeps me from getting would be able to recognize their honor without outside approval. hard, only many more of them will be driving there and down on my knees and kissing the ground that their feet have A true leader doesn’t gloat about his achievements. back, endangering themselves and others. treaded upon? What is it that keeps me from spouting desire I certainly understand that those who are chosen to be a part Let’s not forget Spencer Kushner, who was arrested in from every part of my being to be a part of the upper echelons of of the society are nominated by others, which does legitimize the October for hitting a cyclist in the Grove. If the Ibis Ride is the UM community that embodies the ideals we strive for? What process to a certain degree. However, I think that a nominee truly scrapped, there could be many more such incidents in the prevents me from wanting to wear pseudo-Native American emitting honor would reject the invitation due to their own per- future. shirts and beating an old drum from the music school that seems sonal acknowledgement and confidence in their dedication to so- It is also noteworthy that the administration tried–and to imply “we… are…so much better…than you” twice a year? ciety, school, and self. The ideals that Iron Arrow preaches (love failed–to scrap the Ibis Ride behind Student Government’s Maybe it’s because I don’t believe that a society trying to of alma mater, character, leadership, scholarship, and humility) back, especially considering the service began because of an embrace an ideal such as humility should be trotting around should not be flagrantly celebrated, but put into practice. SG initiative in the first place. campus showing off their all-honorable status as leaders of value Iron Arrow should promote these ideals in positive ways To the university’s credit, they did step back and allow and character. Maybe it’s because the little respect I did have for rather than pretentiously waving them around. It is when chang- a committee, which includes plans to review the Halloween them was lost when they made fun of gays symbolically getting es such as this occur that our student body have confidence in our shuttle. It is a step in the right direction and, if the panel has married on the rock. Or maybe it’s because when someone stole school as a source of these values. their holy bird bath in an attempt to show campus dissent against any sense, they will allow it to continue, albeit with better their existence, they proceeded to get an obnoxiously larger one. Miles Kenney-Lazar is a sophomore majoring in geography and preparation. 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"More money and resources must be put into increasing the number of classes and teachers at our school.” - corey ciorciari, contributing columnist

by corey ciorciari Registration hassles must be addressed speakUP! We were all drawn to a fundamental and pathetic weakness of our When there were doubts about the legitima- this school by different ef- school. In a private institution that prides itself cy and power of our football team, we answered, “What’s the fects as we sat in the early on its small-knit community and class size, these and over four million dollars later we have a new strangest thing days of January, praying problems should not be as persistent as they have head coach. We all know what the football team, you’ve bet on a and then deliberating as to become. This is no small matter, this is a scar on the palm trees and the exotic animals mean to our Poker game?” where we would spend our the face of our University that should and will school, but they are not the primary concern of next four years. We weighed prevent it from attaining the elitist status among this University. Another national championship choices; snow versus sand, the top Universities in this country. No one is is not going to attract leading faculty or retain the large class size compared seeking perfection, and not every student’s desires contracts of those already here. More money and to small, division three football against five na- can be completely addressed—we know that is a resources must be put into increasing the number tional championships. These seemingly infinite reality. Yet, every student in this school has the of classes and teachers at our school. There also details danced around the positive and negative privilege and right to be content and happy with must be an extreme improvement in the commu- checklists of our minds and tilted our hearts to- their schedule. We deal with enough stresses and nication between the students, schools, and fac- wards Miami. Although these intricacies might responsibilities in our lives; registering for classes ulty of our community. have varied across our student body, we all find should not be the burden that it has become: it is There are no easy solutions, but there KRIS DI GIOVANNI common ground in the fundamental reason that unacceptable. are steps to be taken. Stronger student input, Senior we chose this University. There may be times President Shalala has worked too hard smoother interaction between different schools, “My soul.” when we do not connect to this feeling—doubts to pull this University up to the platform upon and advisors knowledgeable enough to help are natural and are a part of life, but deep down which we now sit. To not address this problem students navigate across the broad spectrum of we share a common faith in the quality of educa- would be a disservice to her and to the rest of requirements our majors demand. There is no tion we receive at our institution. It is the reason the community that has made Miami what it is small answer. This is no small problem, and it why we are here. Beyond the sun, South Beach, today. When students start to fear registration, can no longer be ignored. and even the ridiculous meatballs at Randazzo’s, when lines form at the Business School for over- we are here to learn and grow. rides, and when required classes once again run Corey Ciorciari is a sophomore majoring in in- So as registration for next semester came out of space, I begin to question the fundamental ternational studies and creative writing. He may be and went this past week, it revealed once again reason as to why I go to this school. contacted at [email protected]

KATIE ROBERTS by amy sofka Senior “A cow.” Teacher evaluations a waste of time

Most students dread swers based on a scale from 0 to 100: would you Scantron and scribble illegibly on the comment this time of the year: cram- recommend this class to a friend, is the material sheet. But with this being said, how accurate are ming to finish assignments presented effectively, and if the exams and as- the Scantrons? Who’s to say you don’t just pick B that have been haunting signments reflect the goals of the course. all the way down? I’ve done it. you all semester in the final In the broadest sense, you can judge a teach- Are we ultimately screwing each other over weeks, and on top of this, er’s performance based solely on the evaluation, by not taking the time to sincerely fill out these ADRIENNE PUGLISI you realize you have to reg- but how true is the information submitted? As evaluations? As it is, the system barely factors Junior ister for classes. a junior, I have sat through my share of evalua- into my decision whether or not to take a profes- “My life savings.” No one wants to get tions. Usually distributed at the end of class, stu- sor—everyone knows to get the real dirt off of stuck taking the professor that friends and ac- dents can’t wait for the professor to stop lecturing ratemyprofessors.com. quaintances have warned you against: the typical and exit the room. They fill out the form in 30 Granted, the Scantron questions are gen- class from Hell. seconds, let the brown-noser take care of the golf eral, and the real substance (if at all) expressed Like a good student, you login to EASY pencils and ultimately, win a free 10 minutes out about the class and professor is haphazardly writ- and do some investigative research. As you of class. Starbucks, anyone? ten on the comment sheets. Then again we never can already guess, what UM offers for a rating Or the opposite scenario ensues, the profes- see these, so maybe it’s a lost cause. The “truth” and evaluation system on a professor obviously sor waits at the end of class to take the sheets goes to the dean of the school, program director, doesn’t prove to be satisfactory. himself; although, the sheets are supposed to be and professor. Of course, UM wouldn’t want to present returned to the dean by a student to secure ano- If ratemyprofessors.com is going to give us any professor in a bad light but the real question nymity. If a student was going to give a-no-holds- the dirt, what is the administration scared of us ADAM SIMON remains: What do five Scantron-esque questions bar synopsis of the class, this has all but been seeing on the comment sheets? Post it, too. Junior “A Swiss Colony Beef Log.” on the evaluation form regarding the quality of destroyed because of an underlying fear that the the professor and class really account for? professor could see what you wrote. There goes Amy Sofka is a junior majoring in journal- When a student looks up a course and pro- your A. ism and creative writing and may be contacted at Speak Up answers are edited for clarity, brevity, and accuracy. fessor, one can view the basic questions and an- I don’t blame those who rush through the [email protected]. compiled by JUSTIN DIAMOND Unsigned editorials represent the views of the majority of The Hurricane Editorial Board. Columns, cartoons, and letters represent only the views of their respective authors and not necessarily those of The Hurricane.

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IN THE BEOUF On the fast track to Hollywood’s A-list

BY NICK MASLOW will star in Michael Bay’s highly anticipated “Trans- STAFF EDGE WRITER formers,” based on the popular action figure, comic book and television show franchise about extraor- More than four years after Shia LaBeouf dinary robots. LaBeouf said he was attracted to the filmed the series finale for the hit Disney Channel project because of the franchise’s loyal following. program “Even Stevens,” the show that made him “The reason it’s different is because when you an Emmy Award-winning actor and heartthrob to think about a dude in a cape, guy in a Spiderman pre-teen girls across America can still be seen in costume—they’re great ideas, they’re historical syndication. But at a post-pubescent 20 years of ideas, but is it really tangible?” he said. “Is it real- age, LaBeouf wants nothing to do with the path to istic? Is someone really going to save me in a cape? celebrity so often taken by former Disney stars. Do I really want to be saved by a guy? Do I want “I’m not a personality,” he said. “That’s gar- him to hold me as we fly through the sky? Whereas bage. There’s no substance to that at all. I want to with something like ‘Transformers,’ technology be an actor.” taking over humanity is a real idea.” Luckily for LaBeouf, Mickey Mouse isn’t While LaBeouf said his role in “Disturbia” re- exactly blocking Hollywood from knocking on quired more of him mentally, he said that working with Michael Bay on “Transformers” was physi- cally exhausting. “Is [being saved by a super hero] realistic? Do I really “He’s an adrenaline junky,” he said of the want to be saved by a guy? Do I want him to hold me director. “The ‘Transformers’ set moves like this: You’ll show up, do hair and make-up and whatever. as we fl y through the sky?” -SHIA LABEOUF Then you’ll go to set and they’ll blow a car up. Then they’ll light 25 guys on fire. They’ll drop a helicop- ter. They’ll blow the Orpheum Theater up. Then his door with roles of substance. On April 13, they’ll have a robot walk through the streets. They’ll LaBeouf’s first foray as a leading man hit theaters shut the streets down. They’ll blow the streets up, across the nation as the thriller “Disturbia” made and this is all before lunch with no rehearsal.” its debut. With the drama from “Disturbia” and the ac- Set in a seemingly typical suburb, “Disturbia” tion from “Transformers” behind him, LaBeouf follows the life of Kale Brecht (LaBeouf), a troubled said he was looking forward to returning to his teen on house arrest who spies on his neighbors for comedic roots as host of “Saturday Night Live,” entertainment. But the reality comes too close to which aired last Saturday. home when Kale and his friends find reason to be- “For a dude that came from comedy, it doesn’t lieve that neighbor Mr. Turner (David Morse) is a get bigger than that,” he said. “That’s the biggest cold-blooded serial killer. thing you can possibly get to.” The film has been criticized for its similarity But it seems clear that the actor’s biggest proj- to Alfred Hitchcock’s classic “Rear Window.” But ect has yet to come. On Friday, producer George at a press event at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Lucas and director Steven Spielberg announced March 26, LaBeouf said there are clear differences that LaBeouf will star alongside Harrison Ford between the films. in the fourth “Indiana Jones” film, the first in 20 “[The movies share] the basic story plot of the years. person locked up in a house in solitude, traipsing on “If it were to happen, I’d be thrilled,” LaBeouf other people because he’s scared to look at himself, said before his role was announced. “But right now which I think we dove deeper with than ‘Rear Win- it’s just a rumor that I started on the Internet.” dow’,” he said. Despite all of the projects on the horizon, COURTESY DREAMWORKS PICTURES “‘Rear Window’ is a big romance and there LaBeouf said the exposure has yet to result in fan ALL GROWN UP: Shia LaBeouf of “Even Stevens” fame turns a were aspects of the thriller [genre], whereas our hysteria. new leaf as the lead in the new movie jumps around. There’s thriller, there’s ro- “It doesn’t happen to me,” he said, “not yet.” thriller “Disturbia.” mance. It’s a genre jumper.” But for LaBeouf, “Disturbia” is just one of Nick Maslow may be contacted at many projects in the works. This summer, the actor [email protected].

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FOOD: CAFE MAURICE ALBUM REVIEW: ‘PORTERHOUSE’ Don’t waste your time, unless you’re French Steve Porter starts a new genre

DEBORAH ACOSTA French pop with American show considering the location; the house BY JAY ROONEY less than a minute. In Porter’s own EDGE RESTAURANT REVIEWER tunes. He started off the obnoxious- wine was only 15 bucks a bottle, EDGE ELECTRONICA EXPERT words, he does this to focus on the ly loud, nostalgic potpourri with four bucks a glass. The clumsily- heart and soul of the music. Café Maurice is a place for the “Summer Nights” from “Grease” burnt bread rolls were more like Massachusetts native Steve The other thing fans will no- French expatriates that live in Mi- and finished it off with “We Will crackers than rolls. I had the Pâté Porter is bringing his own unique tice is how great the tracks them- ami; it’s not a place for Americans. I Rock You” by Queen. as hors d’oeuvre, and it was dis- blend of house music into the selves sound, and how seamlessly take that back; to dine at Café Mau- The menus were brimming appointingly bland. The spinach scene. Seeing a gap between elec- they mix together. Notable tracks rice as a non-French- salad that adorned it was tronic music, a style catered to a include “Bust- man is to be a spectator. delicious, but it didn’t certain niche, and mainstream mu- STEVE er,” “Holding Once inside, you may compensate for the initial sic, Porter has noticed the elements PORTER On,” and “Jeal- play the part of the voy- upset. The lamb chops of house that seem to alienate new- ousy,” as well “PORTERHOUSE” eur, but you may never were cooked simply, but comers: mainly, that it’s too repeti- as Porter’s own Electronic House truly participate. While well. They were juicy and tive. Indeed, house tracks drag on “Pixy Stix” sometimes it’s good to tender and came with real anywhere from 4 minutes to over EDGE Rating: and “Momento simply observe; there’s French fries, which are 10, usually featuring the same 4/4 Pacifico.” still something slightly actually quite a treat. drum kick and the same basslines Unfor- gauche about intruding Obviously, the cre- repeating themselves throughout tunately, it’s through these great on someone else’s din- ators of Café Maurice ex- – something fans readily accept. tracks that Porter’s album shows ner party. pended all their energy in Porter didn’t. He sought to it’s main weakness: while the short If you speak the décor, and neglected bridge this gap by reducing the re- lengths will no doubt appeal to new- French, then half the elaborating their menus, petitive element, making the style comers who shy away from musical battle is won in trying as well as training the more accessible to those out of the repetition, house heads will gripe at to get a table at Café staff. Our waiter was rude loop. And through his skills as a DJ them. Maurice. Hustling to CAFÉ MAURICE and inattentive. He went and producer, he not only elimi- In spite of this, however, get a table at a trendy FOOD: French so far as to flick my friend nated did this, but also blended each individual track, short as it spot in SoBe is to be ex- CONTACT: 419 Washington Ave., Miami, FL 33139, (305) in the ear, and when I or- together several styles of house to is, weaves perfectly into the larger pected; at this particular 674-1277 dered wine, he sneered: produce a distinctly unique mixing album, like a jigsaw piece fitting spot however, 15 tables OPEN: Daily from 5pm-5am “The Merlot? That’s from style, dubbed “Porterhouse.” into the larger picture. Played from were visibly empty, and California,” and suggest- The first thing house aficiona- start to finish, this two-disc offering ATTIRE: Normal South Beach dining attire- upscale to there wasn’t a host in ed we have the French dos will notice about “Porterhouse” is sure to get you moving, and sur- casual site. After wrestling my Bordeaux instead. is the incredibly short length of the prise you at every turn. way through the crowd SERVICE: Understaffed As the night went tracks: instead of 4-10 minutes, of French winos, I par- PRICES: Appetizers $3.75 to $6.75, entrées $8.75 to on, it was becoming obvi- Porter’s tracks average 2-3 min- Jay Rooney can be contacted at leyed francais with the $21.75 ous that my friends and utes, with two tracks even running [email protected]. disc jockey, who point- WINES: Modestly priced French labels I had no business being ed me in the right direc- ATMOSPHERE: Bright and bold Frenchiness there. Everyone seemed WEIRD NEWS tion as he spun another to know each other, and RESERVATIONS: Suggested French pop song. everyone spoke French. BLOOD DONATION CENTERS about a pint of blood is taken on each Once seated, I was THE EXTRAS The place was booming FOR DOGS visit. The dogs must weigh more than able to appreciate the with energy, and I admit I 25kg, be fi t and healthy and be aged u Stick around after dinner because the cafe turns into Lives of man’s best friend are elaborate Parisian de- enjoyed observing it from a cabaret with dancing all night. being saved by the UK’s fi rst blood between two and eight years old. cor. White graffiti on the sidelines. However, bank for pets. Dogs can now also u Café Maurice fi rst opened in Los Angeles, California bright red walls read a after being slighted and have the chance to give the MAN DIES IN AIRPLANE variety of French phas- and after 11 years made the move to South Beach in ignored, my friends never BATHROOM January 2007. gift of life to other dogs by es such as: “La Fete truly felt at ease. becoming among the According to a federal lawsuit, a Paris,” and featured Café Maurice is ob- fi rst donors in the an airline passenger died in the rest- authentic-looking street viously a haven for the new blood service. room during a fl ight and was found signs from the shadiest French; Americans are Pet Blood Bank UK be the cleaning crew after the plane of Parisian regions. welcome to observe from (PBBuk), a charitable had already landed at Chicago O’Hare One entire wall of a distance; I myself am initiative supported International Airport on April 13, 2005. the restaurant featured hopelessly smitten with by Vets Now, is the The passenger, Taisuke Matsuo, 66, a stylized mural of Par- French je ne sais quoi. fi rst service to col- apparently had a heart attack on an is, complete with Eiffel However, if you don’t lect, process, store American Airlines fl ight from Tokyo to tower, Moulin Rouge enjoy being snubbed in and supply pet blood Chicago, accord- and a larger-than-life a foreign language, then products. According to one ing to the lawsuit teetering bottle of I don’t recommend Café of the volunteer workers, the blood fi led Monday by Laurent Perrier Cham- Maurice. If you’re ab- bank has already saved the lives of at his wife, Carolyn paign. The lighting was solutely head over heels least 12 dogs in the Northeast. The ini- D. Watts, who forgivingly dim, and about everything French, tiative is proving vital for vets across did not fl y with was highlighted by the and are longing for a taste the UK as blood transfusions are of- her husband that mosaic-glass encased candles sit- with French staples such as Pâté, of that French sadism, then by all ten essential for vets saving dogs’ day. The lawsuit ting atop each mini-table. wine, duck and filet mignon, as means, allez! lives during surgery or to treat major accuses American Airlines of negli- The ambiance was 100 percent well as images of famous French traumas and disease. The painless gence and seeks damages of about French, and 100 percent delight- actors and titles from classic French Deborah Acosta can be reached by process takes about fi ve minutes and $150,000. ful, up until the DJ substituted the cinema. The prices weren’t too bad e-mail at [email protected]. April 17 - 19, 2007 THE MIAMI HURRICANE EDGE 13 MHMC- Commercial Template Doc Size 11.25” X 14” Image Area 10.375 x 11.75 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK 14

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“When you get nine runs, “We had opportunities to you hope to win. We have win the match...our team to pitch better.” competed hard and I’m proud of them.” —JIM MORRIS SPORTS —MARIO RINCON baseball head coach APRIL 17th THROUGH 19th, 2007 men's tennis head coach

BASEBALL MEN’S TENNIS Embarrasing Sunday loss Crunch time for the ‘Canes needed road win. But, things did One match left not roll Miami’s way. before ACC play Miami’s top three singles players–Luigi D’Agord, Dan- surrenders series to NC State iel Vallverdu and Josh Cohen– BY PRAVIN PATEL ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR cruised to victory in straight sets, but the team’s players could not ‘Canes lose first The No. 33 Miami Hur- overcome their opponents. ACC series at home ricanes went into this weekend The loss was the fourth loss looking to extend their one match in the last five matches, and it low- BY ALEX KUSHEL win streak to three and take some ered the Hurricanes to below .500 SENIOR SPORTS WRITER momentum into the ACC Tour- to 10-11 on the season and 5-5 in nament. ACC play. The problem with this Junior righthander Enrique Although they put forth a is that the Hurricanes have been a Garcia’s sensational performance valiant effort, the Hurricanes were hot and cold or hit and miss team on Saturday was the only bright unable to cash in against the No. this season, losing and winning in spot in Miami’s series defeat by the 11 Wake Forest Demon Deacons, streaks. North Carolina State Wolfpack at losing 4-3. This is quite problematic, Mark Light Field this weekend. “We didn’t play very well as the ACC Tournament is right As fans celebrated the 25th today in the doubles matches,” around the corner and the ACC anniversary of the 1982 national Head Coach Mario Rincon said. is the most potent and danger- championship team during the “But we came back strong in sin- ous conference in all of NCAA weekend, North Carolina State gles competition. We had oppor- tennis. The Hurricanes play only made a statement by taking two of tunities to win the match. Never- the No. 24 North Carolina State three from the Hurricanes. theless, our team competed hard Wolfpack before the start of the Without lefthander Erick Er- and I’m proud of them.” ACC Tournament. It will be im- ickson available because of elbow Despite the winning efforts portant for the Hurricanes to win soreness, Miami was without a of their No. 2 doubles pair of that match, so they can attempt to true starter for Sunday. Daniel Vallverdu and Vivek Sub- capture some momentum head- The Hurricanes turned to J.J. ramanian, Miami dropped two ing into the most crucial matches Housey, but he was roughed-up of the three doubles matches, of the season. early, allowing two homeruns in losing the doubles point. Despite the first inning and was relieved by this, Miami looked to cash in dur- Pravin Patel may be contacted righthander Alex Koronis to start ing singles play and steal a much at [email protected]. the second inning. North Caro- lina State would pummel Koronis, who only recorded an out while WOMEN’S TENNIS surrendering six runs on five hits. Relievers David Gutierrez, Teddy ALLISON BEZOLD // Hurricane Staff Kaufman, Michael Rudman and BIG LOSS: Miami evened its series against NC State with a 5-1 win Saturday afternoon but was bitterly defeated 19-9 in the Big end to regular season Kyle Bellamy finished out the series closer on Sunday afternoon. game, allowing a combined 10 runs. striking out a career-high 12 batters the Hurricanes first complete game Team rebounds as Miami didn’t lose a point, “Our pitchers didn’t do a good in a 5-1 victory. ever in ACC play. Lefthander Man- defeating both Maryland and job locating today,” Head Coach Garcia consistently threw first ny Miguelez was the last Hurricane after last weekend’s Boston College to conclude their Jim Morris said. “When you get pitch strikes and was ahead of hit- to go the distance in March of 2006 rough matches regular season. nine runs, you hope to win. We ters all afternoon. He did not walk against Indiana. The victories end the regu- lar season for Miami (17-5, 8-3 have to pitch better.” a batter and mixed in his fastball Miami once again failed to BY MATTHEW BUNCH ACC), who are ranked No. 10 in The Wolfpack scorched Mi- and breaking ball effectively. provide run support for unlucky SENIOR SPORTS WRITER ami pitching in the 19-9 victory, re- “My fastball was working and lefthander Scott Maine on Friday, the country, according to the In- cording 23 hits as well as a five-run I threw a lot more four seams than I falling 5-3 in 13 innings. The breaks just didn’t go ternational Tennis Federation. fourth inning. usually do,” Garcia said. “It helped Maine tossed seven strong Miami’s way last weekend as Friday’s big story was the Garcia had a breakout per- me with my control and I was able innings, allowing three runs, one the ’Canes fell to both Duke and historic performance of senior formance on Saturday, throwing to get the first pitch strike over.” North Carolina. a complete game five hitter while Garcia’s performance marked SEE LOSS, PAGE 17 That changed this weekend, SEE TENNIS, PAGE 16

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Banada, team enjoy dominant weekend wins

TENNIS FROM PAGE 15 matched her team’s output, as over Lauren Cash, 6-1, 6-0 and a they swept the Terps 7-0. ITF No. doubles victory, as she and Sabati- Audrey Banada. Banada, ranked 1 ranked Audra Cohen lost only no defeated Brittany Delaney and No. 44 by the ITF, became Miami’s one game to Maryland’s Marianne Gia Nafarrete, 8-2. all-time leader in both singles and Baker, 6-1, 6-0. In fact, no ’Cane The match, which wasre- doubles. lost a set to the Terrapins, with scheduled from Sunday to Sat- Banada defeated Maryland’s freshman Laura Vallverdu coming urday due to possible inclement Brooke Rogers in dominant fash- the closest to going into a third set. weather, went all for the Hurri- ion, 6-0, 6-1. The win put her be- She defeated Michal Amir 6-1, 6- canes. yond Miami’s former All-Ameri- 2. Every singles and doubles can Ronni Reis, who recorded 103 The performance Saturday match was picked up by Miami. wins from 1985-1988. was not as historic, but equally The ’Canes now prepare for The doubles performance was dominant. No. 14-ranked Laura the ACC Championships, which equally as overpowering, as she Vallverdu was taken into a tie- will take place at the Cary Tennis and partner Gina Sabatino defeat- breaker, but held, and again the Park in Cary, North Carolina this ed Lisa Miller and Elyse Steiner 8- Hurricanes didn’t give up a set. Thursday through Sunday. Miami 0. Banada’s doubles record is now Vallverdu defeated Dasha Cherka- advanced to the ACC final last 131-32, well beyond former Hurri- sov (BC) 7-5, 6-1, and the ’Canes year, where they were defeated cane Melissa Applebaum’s 107-34 defeated the Eagles, 7-0, on Senior by the Yellow Jackets of Georgia record. Day. Tech. Banada is the first ’Cane to Cohen defeated Lana Kras- hold the singles and doubles re- nopolsky, 6-1, 6-1, and the re- Matthew Bunch may be contact- JENNIFER SHOOK // Hurricane Staff cord since Lise Gregory in 1987. cord-breaker Banada extended her ed at [email protected]. SWING UPDATE: The female tennis team beat Boston College 7-0 Satudray evening in Coral Gables. Audra Cohen (above) mark, picking up a singles victory Banada’s performance and Laura Vallverdu captured the fi rst doubles point at 8-1.

MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD sent our country would be an un- Strong showing at Miami Elite derstatement.” The Hurricanes’ men’s track and fi eld team recorded two fi rst WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD place fi nishes and fi ve top-three ’Canes dominate at Miami Elite fi nishes at the Miami Elite Invita- The women’s track and fi eld tional. team dominated the 2007 Miami Senior Jon Scheiner led the Elite Invitational. The Lady ’Canes way with a fi rst place fi nish in the tallied up fi ve fi rst place fi nishes 3,000-meters. Junior Michael Dolan and 10 top-three fi nishes. fi nished in fi rst place in the ham- Junior Khadija Talley contin- mer throw, while freshman Virgil ued her domination, as she col- Romer fi nished in third. lected fi rst place fi nishes in the Junior Casey McGinn fi nished shot put and the discus. Freshman in second place in the pole vault, Deandra Doyley took fi rst in the while the Hurricanes fi nished third long jump. in the 4X100 meter relay. In the triple jump, senior Next up for the ’Canes is the Brenda Faluade fi nished in fi rst 2007 ACC Outdoor Track and Field with an NCAA Regional qualifying Championships. mark. In the 800-meter, senior Gi- nou Etienne fi nished a hair before COACHING sophomore teammate Ena Leufroy, Deem named Team USA Coach as they claimed fi rst and second, Women’s track and fi eld Head respectively. Both fi nished with Coach Amy Deem will serve as the NCAA Regional qualifying marks. head coach for Team USA at the Sophomore Kaitlin Nazario 2007 IAAF World Outdoor Track and recorded a third place fi nish in the Field Championships. javelin throw. The women’s 4X100 Deem has been at Miami for meter and the women’s 4X400 me- 17 seasons, and in those 17 seasons ter relay teams recorded respective has led the Lady ’Canes to 12 con- third place fi nishes. ference championships and 10 indi- Next up is the 2007 ACC Out- vidual national championships. door Track and Field Champion- “This is a great honor,” Deem ships. said. “To say that I feel extremely privileged to be given the opportu- Information compiled from nity to work with such an amazing hurricanesports.com. group of athletes and help repre-

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Baseball falls big University Inn Condo with Sunday’s 19- Need a job? 9 loss to NC State directly across from UM campus!! LOSS FROM PAGE 15 The Hurricane wants you. For Sale: Unit 2102 asing price $355,000 w/garage! while striking out seven batters. “[Maine] again threw well enough to win,” Morris said. “We got to score some The Miami Hurricane runs and make plays for him.” Upgraded ground fl oor 2/2 with an assigned “Garage” space Despite out-hitting the Wolfpack 10-7, is now accepting Remodeled kitchen w/granite counter tops, stainless steel Miami stranded 12 base runners and com- mitted five costly errors. applications for all new appliances, W/D in unit, upgraded baths w/new vanity “We didn’t play good,” Morris said. “We had no clutch hitting and we didn’t hit with editorial positions for & granite counter, pool side. Open your Grench doors just guys on base. We made some mistakes and gave them three out of five runs for sure.” steps to the pool and sun deck! In the top of the 13th, North Carolina Fall 2007 including State broke the tie without a hit. After Koronis made an errant pickoff section editors, photo throw toward first base, designated hitter For private showing call: Vince Gutierrez came around to score on editor, copy editor, another throwing error by second baseman Roger Tomas, who attempted to catch the art director, and other runner going toward third base. A bright spot for Miami in the series positions. Frank X. Pulles was the performance of right fielder Denis Raben, who hit three home runs. Raben also Coldwell Banker Real Estate went 2 1/3 scoreless innings in relief and Contact editor@themiamihurricane. threw out a runner at home plate. com for more information on these Cell: 305-962-MOVE (6683) Alex Kushel may be contacted at and other positions and to apply. E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

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Dear Reader, than crazy overachievers who do and the only person that can make , have a pretty clear path ahead of you happy is you. This may not be that it’s totally normal to feel a little Please don’t fret—you’re not them (you know the type: in kin- exactly what you wanted to hear, I lost—you’re a grown up now (rath- I’m a senior here at UM, and I’m nuts! As a matter of fact, you’re in dergarten they declared that they know, but all is not lost. While your er alarming, I know). And hey, you going to graduate in less than a month good company—even the trophy wanted to be a doctor, and now... dream job isn’t going to fall in your can always fall back on that sugar with a degree in psychology. There’s just wife dream isn’t completely off the well, they’re off to Johns Hop- lap, there are people who can help daddy... one problem...I’m totally terrified, and wall. Have you taken a good look kins), most people change jobs like you figure out where to begin. I have no clue what I want to do with around? Yeah, looks like a good they change their underwear. OK, Have you been to a little hid- Best of Luck! my life. All my friends seem to have so percentage of the tanorexic girls maybe not that often, but they’re den gem I like to call the Toppel V much direction—they’re going to medi- on this campus are just here to find no more secure in their future than Career Center? A diamond in the cal school, law school, and graduate themselves a sugar daddy. But you you. rough, I know—turns out these Fact’o’the Day: A man’s beard school, or they have great jobs lined up. and I both know you can do better, I once asked my mother what people will not only help you find grows fastest when he anticipates Not me. I’m beginning to think there’s even if you haven’t landed that six- her ambitions were as a child, and your calling in life, they’ll actually sex. So basically...always. nothing out there for me. I kind of want figure salary yet. she replied, “Honey, I still don’t help you get a job! Who’d’a’thunk to stay in college for the rest of my life. Frankly, I’m more sketched out know what I want to be when I it? Visit their website at www.mi- Please send probing inquiries to Is this normal? Am I crazy? Maybe I’d when I meet college students who grow up.” The truth is, life isn’t ami.edu/toppel, or drop by their [email protected]. All questions be better off as a trophy wife... do know exactly what they want in black and white, and there isn’t al- office in the UC. They’ll be a big and comments will remain anony- life. I think it’s a little spooky and, ways a clear course ahead of us. help, I promise. mous. ~Freaked Out Senior quite frankly, rather unlikely. Other No one can tell you what to do, Most importantly, remember

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