Cyan Magenta Yell Black ( Hurry01 ) Strike one for SG: Failure to promote Napster OPINION PAGE 6 DAVID EPPOLITO/Hurricane staff Fashion gets funky at FUNKshion EDGE PAGE 9 New recycling program hopes to help make UM green NEWS PAGE 3 Women's volleyball beats N.C. State ANOTHER SPORTS PAGE 14 PLUS: HAPPY Tri-Delta raises $25,000 3 ENDING Praful jazzes Brock Berlin's last minute heroics it up 11 gives 'Canes a reason to celebrate JOANNA DAVILA/EDGE ALLISON BEZOLD/Hurricane Staff SPORTS PAGE 13 Cyan Magenta Yell Black ( Hurr2 ) CALENDAR OCT TODAY The Society for the Study of Going out Latino style 19 Religions and Cultures is hosting a panel to discuss the issue of reli- gion in politics at 6:30 p.m. in the Storer Auditorium. Dr. Daniel Pals, Hispanic Heritage Department of Religious Studies, will moderate the panel. Month wraps up Change your lunch plans and go to the Wellness Center for Part Three with annual Gala of the Weight Management Series. The class, held at 12:30 p.m., will By Christine Dominguez explain the physiology behind weight Associate News Editor loss and provide practical lifestyle tips to help manage weight in a The Hispanic Heritage Month [HHM] com- healthy manner. mittee spiced up the night with its annual Gala at the Doral Country Club on Friday in commemo- OCT WEDNESDAY ration of the last day of HHM. United Nations Day, a cultural “Tonight is the culmination of this month- 20 display of the world by the organiza- long celebration we had of diversity, of heritage, tions of COISO, is at the Green today and of contributions,” said Alex Ortiz, senior and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme is chair of the HHM committee. CHRISTINE DOMINGUEZ/Of the Staff “Riding Out the Storm,” with food, art Staying true to Latin time, the party sched- and dance from all over the world. DINNER DANCE: A sit-down, formal dinner was served, including chicken marinated in mushrooms, rice uled for 7 p.m. started at 9 p.m., and a dinner of pilaf, and a rich chocolate mousse. In an effort to help the islands Caesar salad, chicken basted in mushrooms, rice in the Caribbean affected by the pilaf and a rich chocolate mousse was served. recent string of hurricanes, COISO “I’m here with SABOR, the Puerto Rican stu- they’ve done.” presents the Island Relief Cultural dent association, and we all come out every year “I thought this was a good way of being a Showcase from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and have a good time,” Laura Lugo, first-year grad part of [HHM], and seeing how all the people in the UC Patio. The event is free of student, said. “The food is always good, and they come together and see this great thing for the charge, and donations will be col- never start on time, but that’s Hispanic time. I university,” Rafael Birriel, second-year law stu- lected throughout the show. mean, if you get here at [the time it’s supposed to dent, said. “I’m having a really good time and start], you’re not Hispanic.” I think it turned out really well. The place was The sisters and new members Once the food was served, the members of the of Delta Phi Epsilon will hold a nice, the music was good, and people had a good HHM committee were publicly recognized and candlelight vigil for Anorexia Nervosa time - everyone was dancing. I think it was a true and Associated Disorders at 8 p.m. given ovations on their magnificent job in putting success.” on the Rock. the events together. The month of HHM events was successful “I’ve gone to a couple HHM events this year— in its goals of spreading awareness of Hispanic OCT THURSDAY my friends are really involved in it. I think they culture. Today is the last day of Caribfest, did a great job of getting it all together,” Curren “I think the Gala turned out really great. 21 a cultural event that showcases Mulkeen, sophomore, said. “The presentations The food was awesome, and there were a lot of Caribbean cuisine, dress, and origi- and the speeches that they gave was a good end- people on the dance floor having a good time,” nality presented by UM Caribbean ing to Hispanic Heritage Month.” said Andrea Mendez, sophomore and commit- student organizations. Come by the For the rest of the night, the DJ played the tee member in charge of the gala. “More people UC Patio and UC Rock to enjoy food, flavorful sounds of Latin salsa, merengue and should be aware of our culture and learn about it, fun and festivities. For additional hip-hop. information call 305-284-3548. and Hispanic Heritage Month is just a great way “I had a lot of fun. The music was great, the to do that.” dancing was great, and it was a really good party,” FRIDAY OCT Jenny Rodriguez, senior, said. “I think it was a Christine Dominguez can be contacted at BETHANY QUINN/Hurricane Staff No classes today! Fall Break! BAILAMOS: Guests dance at the Doral Country club nice way to culminate it all, and a nice ending [email protected]. 22 where [Hispanics] got to celebrate everything to celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. THE MIAMI NEWSROOM: (305) 284-2016 The Miami Hurricane is published semi-weekly during the regular ADVERTISING POLICY BUSINESS OFFICE: (305) 284-4401 academic year and is edited and produced by undergraduate stu- The Miami Hurricane’s business office is located at 1306 Stanford FAX: (305) 284-4404 dents at the University of Miami. This publication does not necessar- Dr., Norman A. Whitten University Center, Room 221, Coral ily represent the views and opinions of advertisers or the University’s Gables, Fla. 33124-6922. 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The event kicked off with several icebreakers, including an activity where baby pictures of FEC members were given To those that have noticed the huge green to different parents. The parents then had to figure out what dumpsters behind the Mahoney/Pearson and member the picture belonged to. Stanford/Hecht cafeterias: don’t throw trash There was plenty of food to go around, including mini in them. They’re the new recycling contain- Cuban sandwiches, fried chicken and rice and beans. As is ers installed in hopes that UM will finally get customary for any FEC event, there was also plenty of music, the ball rolling on recycling aluminum cans, accompanied by a dance competition. Awards were also given plastic bottles and newspapers. to parents who have actively participated in FEC or have acted After years of failed attempts, students like a parent to many FEC members. and faculty members are trying a new SARA MIGA/Photo Editor approach to make the school more environ- REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE: Students and university officials dedicate new recycling containers. ment-friendly. ELSEWHERE According to Billy Bludgus, who spear- on each container will be for co-mingled on campus since last spring, along with the headed the endeavor with other student lead- recyclables, which include plastic bottles and help of faculty members Dr.