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Although the University of Miami has faced protests about the Life Science and Technology Park set to open in Overtown, a historic black district of Miami, some local businesses and residents who live or work by the project believe it will be beneficial to the area.

There are currently two restaurants, two convenience stores and a fast food chicken drive-through within walking distance from the new building, which serve as hangout spots for locals. These residents are aware new people will come to the area once the park opens, but some are still surprised to see

college students walk the streets.An Overtown resident who goes by Cano sat at a bar

stool among friends in the San Juan Latin Caf. The bartend-er, a woman who spoke no English, served him coffee.

That is a good-looking building, he said, gesturing with open arms to indicate its large size.

The Life Science and Technology Park is a recently con-structed research facility that will open in June. It is situated on seven acres in the Health District between I-95 and Miami Dade College Medical Center.

PHOTOS BY NATALIE EDGAR CONTRAST: (Top) Students from Lindsay Hopkins Technical Education Center wait to get picked up next to UMs life science park in Overtown. (Below) The park can be seen from di! erent locations in Overtown.

A view from the other sideBY CHELSEA KIMMEY | CONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

LIVING ON THE EDGEDONT BE HASTY WHEN CHOOSING WHERE TO LIVE NEXT YEAR PAGE 13

ESCAPE THE MAGIC CITYGO BEYOND THE BEACH THIS SUMMERIN FLORIDA PAGE 15

STOP THE CHOPCANES FACE OFF AGAINST RIVAL FSU IN CRUCIAL WEEKEND SERIES PAGE 21

SEE OVERTOWN, PAGE 4

Overtown residents have mixed feelings about UMs tech park

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Five University of Miami stu-dents have pulled into victory lane.

After a semester of competi-tion, seniors Justin Leiser, Alex Bryant, Ethan Alpern, Lucas Schutt and Matt Small have been announced the winners of the na-tional-collegiate NASCAR Kinet-ics: Marketing in Motion competi-tion.

We went into the competition expecting to win; our hard work paid off, Bryant said.

The competition consisted of two case studies and an official viewing party. Their case studies, for NASCAR sponsors Growth Energy and Nationwide Insurance, and their M&Ms Makes Race Day Fun viewing party at SmokeT re-ceived top marks.

For team president Leiser, his relationship with NASCAR did not begin with this competition. He fondly remembers his childhood love of the sport.

[NASCAR has] been a part of my life as long as I can remember, Leiser said. Its become a main source of father-son bonding.

After internships with Home-stead-Miami Speedway and the International Speedway Corpora-tions corporate marketing team in Daytona, he has found himself on

the inside of the sport he once ad-mired from the outside.

Ive went from a fan of the sport to a student of the sport. Lei-ser said.

For Leiser, who hopes to have a career in NASCAR, winning this competition is just one more step to-ward his goal.

For me its gonna help a lot, people will know about it, Leiser said. The trip is going to be awe-some, its such an incredible award. So much great access.

The checkered flag has won the team a five-day trip to Char-lotte, North Carolina for the NAS-CAR Sprint All-Star Race May 21. In Charlotte, the students will also

have dinner with NASCAR and other sports marketing executives, as well as go on behind-the-scenes tours of NASCAR pits and garages.

Its basically like winning one of those fan sweepstakes, Bryant said.

Lindsay Brown may be contacted at [email protected].

Students win NASCAR marketing competitionTeam to fly to Charlotte for raceBY LINDSAY BROWNNEWS EDITOR

COURTESY JUSTIN LEISER

IN THE WORKS: Senior Justin Leiser cues the ! reworks at the Homestead-Miami Speedway during the NASCAR sprint cup series Ford 400. He won the marketing competition and landed the job.

CORRECTION

In Kristian Alwills story on April 25, the screenshot was incorrect. Sophomore Brian Cappss app is Quotebook, not Quote Book.


April 28 - May 11, 2011 THE MIAMI HURRICANE NEWS 3

The University of Miamis

HIGHLY-REFLECTIVE ROOFING AND PAVEMENT MATERIALA light-colored roof and pavers will rake in big points because of low heat absorption.

WASTE REDUCTIONDuring construction, waste emissions will be minimized, especially around Lake Osceola. The building will earn LEED points if construction materials are from Florida. Builders also plan to reuse products from the demolition of the Rat for the foundation and re-creation of the stone steps leading down to the lake.

GREEN GLASSSolar-tinted, double-paned, insulated glass will cover most of the building to keep the interior cool.

SMART LIGHTSLight sensors will detect the intensity of sunlight coming in through the windows and will subsequently adjust their power accordingly.

UM Student Activities Center to include green construction features, possible LEED certifi cation in the future

Starting late summer or early fall, the first stages of construction on the new Student Activities Cen-ter will begin at the location of the Rathskeller.

Construction of the complex will require green building proce-dures for certification by the Lead-ership in Energy and Environmen-tal Design (LEED) program. The center will be evaluated by LEED standards after completion and will be determined by the build-ings green features, which should improve performance and energy efficiency.

Depending on the finalized design of the Student Activities Center, the building could receive a certified, silver, gold or platinum certification. Both University Cen-ter Director Dan Westbrook and

Gary Tarb, the buildings project manager, hope to receive a gold or silver rating.

Each of the levels shows an increasing commitment to en-ergy conservation, Westbrook said. We are almost certain it will make silver; the architects have worked with LEED certified buildings across the country [and] have gone over the requirements to achieve that level point by point.

In order to attain these LEED certification levels, points are gained for how the building is constructed as well as how it will ultimately run.

The design, which was origi-nally developed in 2001, can gain points if the final product features qualities ranging from shady land-scaping to low-efficiency glass that does not transmit radiant heat and keeps the interior cool. Other ways the new Student Activities Center

may reach a higher LEED certifi-cation level is by reusing the waste material from the Rats demolition and use it to build the footings and foundation of the new center or in the realignment of the lake.

The building can also opti-mize its certification with points given because a locker room ex-ists a certain distance from the building which allows bicyclists to shower before class or work.

We need to look at our fu-ture where energy is more scarce and rethink the decisions about where we live and work, said Da-vid Letson, the chair of RSMASs Department of Marine Affairs and Policy. Talk is cheap in the class-room, but when you get a chance to think carefully about a major building like this, its nice to see.

Alexa Lopez may be contacted at [email protected].

BY ALEXA LOPEZOF THE STAFF

INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONLEED points can also be gained a! er construction by educating visitors of the building about its green features. These energy-e" cient details will be showcased on the main # oor of the center and an innovative Web site will be dedicated to educating students and the community.

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4 NEWS THE MIAMI HURRICANE April 28 - May 11, 2011

Five best friends, two years and lots of determination.

Thats what it took for the founding sisters of Delta Phi Omega to establish a chapter of the national South Asian soror-ity at the university.

The girls, with varied backgrounds from Bangladesh, India and other South Asian countries, became best friends while living together in Stan-ford Residential College. Proud and tied to their cultural back-grounds, they recognized a void at the university for South Asian culture.

There was no organiza-tion we could call our own, said sorority vice president Mashail Manzur.

But then they stumbled upon Delta Phi Omega.

We met sisters from other chapters in Florida and decid-ed we wanted to start our own chapter here, said president Nisha Chowdhury. It was something that we could take pride in.

DPO was first founded in 1998 at the University of Hous-ton and his since grown to over 30 chapters nationwide. The sorority strives to foster unity among South Asian women, build community awareness and gain a greater understand-ing of oneself and others by in-stilling strong leadership traits and emphasizing high academ-ic performance. It is founded on the five pillars of sisterhood, respect, loyalty, honesty and friendship.

The girls began establish-ing the Miami chapter in the spring of 2009. It was official-ly recognized this March and now falls under the Multiethnic Greek Council. But their work is far from complete.

The founding members are all juniors with tough course loads, four of the girls are pre-med and the fifth is pre-law. So their goal for next year is to re-cruit, recruit, recruit to ensure

that their hard work doesnt go to waste.

DPO has a name among South Asian women and we see the interest here already, said Chowdhury. We know our membership will grow.

The sorority gives members an opportunity to make social connections, learn about South Asian culture and contribute philanthropically. But the girls stress that members dont have to be of South Asian decent to be a part of the sorority.

The Miami chapter will also participate in DPOs na-tional charity event that is aimed at eradicating child il-literacy rates in South Asian countries. Literacy through Unity week is held every spring. In the past, the national sorority raised over $25,000 to donate to programs that help teach children in developing countries to read. In India, the overall literacy rate is 65 per-cent, with a female literacy rate of 54 percent.

Literacy and education is something were very passion-ate about. If you start teaching children early, then they will succeed and help transform the developing countries, found-ing member Priyanka Surio said.

All first generation Ameri-cans, through DPO these girls hope to find a blend between their South Asian backgrounds and American culture. And one of their biggest obstacles was convincing their parents that going greek wasnt necessar-ily a bad thing.

Initially our parents had reservations about it because sometimes Greek has a nega-tive connotation to it, Chow-dhury said. But now that they see how close weve all become and the relationships were cre-ating, theyre okay with it.

Greek life is about making friendships that last and build-ing a support system. Delta Phi Omega just adds a South Asian twist to the friendships and the camaraderie.

Heather Carney may be contacted at [email protected].

Sorority founded on culture, friendshipSouth Asian best friends go GreekBY HEATHER CARNEYSENIOR NEWS WRITER

Overtown is a low-income residential commu-nity. Its housing struggles with overcrowding and di-lapidation. Much of the area that surrounds the large medical buildings of the district is industrial or remains empty lots. Local restaurant, convenience store and auto repair businesses are also neighbors of the new structure.

Trey Mashni opened his business, Yoannas Gro-cery Store, a few months ago around the same time the project began. The store he previously owned in Little Haiti had its appearance destroyed for six months by an industrial project.

Any type of building is good and better than nothing, especially on an open lot like that, Mashni said. They did a good job getting it built quick and without disrupting anybody.

However, others in the neighborhood are con-cerned that the new building will negatively impact and potentially destroy Overtown.

Bishop James Adams, chairman of the Overtown Community Oversight Board, has argued that the park was founded on unjust principles and that it will cause displacement for residents of the community. He along with many others believes it is the responsibility of the university and Wexford Science and Technology, the developers, to commit to a long-term agreement to help Overtown redevelop because the project utilizes property and tax dollars from the community.

You are using public funds to profit privately. You steal from the poor to give to the rich. Classic Robin Hood in reverse, Adams said.

He feels the promises it makes to help are not legitimate. The Overtown Alliance, which is made up of residents who make recommendations, asked for a legally binding agreement on commitments to help the community. Along with an activist group at the university, Students Towards a New Democracy (S.T.A.N.D.) has written a plan titled the Sustainable Community Benefits Agreement. The university has yet to sign. President Shalala sent an e-mail to students and faculty to defend the institutions integrity in re-sponse to protests. Bishop Adams is appalled that deci-

sion makers from the university have yet to come to the table.

I heard recently that we are asking too much, that they cant deliver housing, but are willing to pro-vide little trinkets, Adams said. Was the university asking too much for millions of dollars off the tax backs of the poor? We are asking so much because we are giving so much.

According to the Community Benefits Agree-ment, there are financial incentives for buildings in poor areas, which are known as enterprise zones. De-velopers can receive tax refunds and credit in these zones but not in more financially secure communities.

Adams feels the university has taken advantage of the people in the community with its capitalistic mo-tives.

They say they dont sign agreements, but that is a lie because they have signed one with the community of Coral Gables, he said. I am the last to play the race card, but it makes me wonder if they only make agreements with communities that are not predomi-nately African American.

Nonetheless, some residents believe the Life Sci-ence and Technology Park can transform the area.

This is why we are here, we struggle now, but we hope once the park opens we will do very well, said Jose Abreu, the restaurants owner. The man in charge eats here regularly. People dont know how ad-vanced and sophisticated this facility really is.

While an influx of international intelligence could stimulate innovation in biotechnology at the park, the new demographic may alter the average income of those who live in the area. Property taxes and rent rates risk an unaffordable rise for the many current residents who struggle financially. Some members of the com-munity fear they will be forced out if they fail to fill a productive niche in the new industrious environment.

Cano, who has lived in the community for over a decade, feels differently.

This is my neighborhood, even if the University of Miami has joined it, he said.

Chelsea Kimmey may be contacted at [email protected].

Residents split over tech parkOVERTOWN FROM PAGE 1

NATALIE EDGAR // The Miami HurricaneMIXED FEELINGS: Although groups such as Students Towards a New Democracy (S.T.A.N.D.) have been protesting the new park in Overtown, some residents think its a positive addition.



KAOS captures the stage

BREAK DOWN: Senior Joanna So Anxious Finazzo performs a dance during the ! nal showcase of the semester on Tuesday night.

Finazzo and Rickey Krumpet Pierre also performed a ! nal performance number. With 15 members on its roster, KAOS experiments with all forms of hip-hop dancing and o" en include contemporary pieces in their shows.

ADRIANNE DANGELO // Photo Editor

Marking the initial stage of construc-tion towards a new $20 million Student Activities Center, the Rathskeller will of-ficially close its doors on Friday. Although the 38-year UM hallmark will reopen at its current location in June of 2013, the restau-rant will be temporarily moved to what is now Sbarro in the University Center.

Over the summer, university adminis-trators will work to transition Sbarro into a darker, bar-like atmosphere that emulates the historic Rat.

Outdoor gliders will be relocated to the UC Patio, the Pan-Hellenic Building and other campus locations. For safety and se-curity measures, a majority of memorabilia will be transported and stored off-campus. Additionally, all students currently em-ployed at the restaurant have been guaran-teed their jobs next fall and will be given priority before new students are hired.

Were doing everything to preserve the Rat brand, said Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs. Theres no way we can absolutely design it to look

perfect like the Rat, but we are going to do some design enhancements in Sbarro, recognizing that we do have some limita-tions on what we could potentially offer for food.

The Sbarro location does not have an indoor kitchen grill, raising uncertainty over which menu items will return. This week, consultants from Brailsford & Dun-lavey, a program management firm special-izing in facility planning, met with univer-sity administrators to detail the logistics of this move.

Were very optimistic that were go-ing to be able to continue a lot of the Raths-keller menu items, said Dan Westbrook, director of the University Center. We think that they came up with a pretty ef-ficient way to maybe do a lot of the things that we wanted to do, and the students wanted to do.

According to Richard Walker, associ-ate vice president for student affairs, ideas for the space capacity and furniture inside the temporary location are still being devel-oped. However, there has been discussion of the potential for couches and soft seat-ing to maximize student comfort. Liquor licenses are being renewed and the tempo-rary location will be able to serve beer and wine.

The Rathskeller Advisory Board

(RAB), a student run organization in charge of programming for the Rat, will decide what events must be canceled or modified.

There are many events that we will not be physically able to do in the vicinity of Sbarro, said Randa Obid, chair of RAB. We will probably be able to only put on more passive programming such as happy hour, bands outside on the patio, and pub trivia.

Rumors of the restaurants closing circled for years, but the official statement was made April 6, when the university an-nounced the construction of the new Stu-dent Activities Center.

The Rat will definitely not have the same feeling. Basically, it's going to suck, said Mouriel Boucher, a senior in the Col-lege of Arts and Sciences. But, Im really looking forward to this new Student Activi-ties Center and the new Rat. So, this whole move to Sbarro just means that it's one step closer to the awesome, new and improved Rat.

Renovations to the University Center will also take place this summer. Hurricane resistant glass will be installed, the info desk will be remodeled and the main stair-case will be redesigned. A new pool deck will be constructed and the first and second floor lounges will also be remodeled with

new flooring, lighting and furniture.The temporary location of the Raths-

keller is set to open August 17.

Jonathan Borge may be contacted [email protected].

Temporary Rat location to imitate originalGliders, memorabilia will move to Sbarro BY JONATHAN BORGESENIOR NEWS WRITER

Were doing everything to preserve the Rat

brand. Theres no way we can absolutely

design it to look perfect like the Rat, but we are

going to do some design enhancements in Sbarro,

recognizing that we do have some limitations on

what we could potentially o# er for food.

Patricia Whitely, Vice President for

Student A# airs.


6 NEWS THE MIAMI HURRICANE April 28 - May 11, 2011

Devoted fans finally have a chance to bring their favorite music to the masses.

Audimated.com, created June 2010 by University of Miami School of Business alumnus Lucas Sommer, is a fresh take on social networking that provides incentives for people to connect through the shared love of music.

I started realizing there was more money helping make other musicians more successful than try-

ing to make myself successful, said Sommer, singer, songwriter and creator of audimated.com who of-ten helped other musicians market themselves.

Sommer created a business plan for an online site that allowed independent musicians to focus less on promoting themselves to an audi-ence that may or may not know they exists. From there, his idea and busi-ness plan just grew, Sommer said.

He called it audimated.com, a mix between two Latin phrases: audio for sound and automated, an automatic process, in an innova-tive move to brand his idea through a name that could begin to form a meaning within the music busi-ness, said Sommer.

Sommer became business part-

ners with Andrew Levine, co-found-er of the Web site, because Sommer needed money to turn his idea for audimated.com into a real business and Levine had access to funds for investment through family.

Still, Sommer was uncon-cerned with making a profit. Instead Sommers intention for audmated.com is to provide a free platform to artists that turns music fans into the sales force for music they like, Sommer said. Artists can focus on making more music.

Audimated.com allows music fans to browse for the next big art-ists and make money for promoting their favorite musicians. Indepen-dent artist, Leon Milne, appreci-ates the ability to make money by selling his music and affiliated mer-

chandise. Milne has connected with fans online that later appeared to his shows.

The conversion from online to in person thats a dream, he said.

Susan Amat, director of the Launch Pad, hired Sommer as the first employee of the Launch Pad and assisted Sommer in materializ-ing his idea.

Lucas found a unique op-portunity in monetization strategy that sets audimated.com apart from all other services available to musi-cians, Amat said. Many entrepre-neurs dont understand that what he did was start a technology business used by musicians rather than an ac-tual music business.

Sommer, who had to outsource the technological development of his

Web site, admits that the execution of audimated.com suffered because of his lack of web skills. Still, he encourages entrepreneurs to avoid something he calls paralysis by analysis, which he explained as an hesitancy before execution.

Sommer is currently in school working on an advanced degree in technology and web programming. He hopes that the changes made to audimated.com in the future will allow it to better compete with sites like Google and Facebook.

This isnt going to be the last business Lucas is going to start, Amat said. Audimated.com is go-ing to be one of many.

Chloe Herring may be contacted at [email protected].

Web site gives musicians chance to market their music Alumnus creates audimated.comBY CHLOE HERRINGCONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER



Between May 12-14, nearly 3,500 students will make the transition from students to alumni at the commence-ment ceremonies at the BankUnited Cen-ter. This year's speakers for the under-graduate ceremonies are accomplished professionals who will bring years of experience and words of wisdom to new graduates. Here are the speakers for each ceremony.

Business Administration and Engineering: Admiral James Stavridis

Admiral James Stavridis is a 1976 distinguished gradu-ate of the U.S. Naval

Academy and a native of South Florida. He is a career surface warfare officer and served at sea in carriers, cruisers and destroyers. He assumed duties as Com-

mander of European Command and as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe in early summer 2009. He holds various decorations and awards, including two awards of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal and five awards of the Le-gion of Merit.

Architecture, Communication, Education, Music and Nursing: Robert Stern

Robert Stern, Dean of the Yale School of Archi-tecture, is a writer,

teacher and practicing architect. His work is generally classified as post-modern, and may have been the first architect to use the term "postmodern-ism." His work has landed him the is the 2011 Driehaus Prize laureate award, the American Institute of Architects New York Chapter's Medal of Honor in 1984 and the Chapter's President's Award in 2001. He has lectured extensively in the United States and abroad and is the au-thor of several books. As founder and Se-nior Partner of Robert A.M. Stern Archi-

tects, he directs the design of each of the firm's projects. He will be receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters at the commencement ceremony.

Arts & Sciences and RSMAS: Sherry Lansing

After nearly 30 years in the film in-dustry, Sherry Lan-sing has many titles under her belt. These include: actress, for-

mer CEO of Paramount Pictures, first woman to head a Hollywood studio as former president of production at 20th Century Fox. Lansing has been involved in the production, marketing and distri-bution of more than 200 films, including Academy Award winners Forrest Gump (1994), Braveheart (1995) and Titanic (1997). In 1996 she was the first woman studio head to receive a star on the Hol-lywood Walk of Fame. She will also be receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Hu-man Letters at the commencement cer-emony.

Alexandra Leon may be contacted at [email protected].

Green beats

JAMMING FOR A CAUSE: Kailey Billings and her band play for a large crowd at the Going Green on the Rock show on Friday.

In honor of Earth Day, students gathered at the Rock for live music and information about the schools environmentally conscious clubs.

COURTESY DAVID FARAH

Commencement speakers announcedCeremonies to host notable speakers BY ALEXANDRA LEON ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

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Undergraduate ceremonies will take place May 13.

8:30 a.m.: School of Business Administration and College of Engineering12:30 p.m.: School of Architecture, School of Communication, School of Education, Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music and School of Nursing and Health Studies5 p.m.: College of Arts and Sciences and Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

For more information on commencement, visit miami.

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The princess diaries

CROWNING GLORY: Miss Diamond 2011 Brianna Whitney Clark receives her crown from former Miss Diamond Joi Renique Bottino.

Clark won from a total four contestants who participated in a personal interview, introduction speech, rip the runway, swimwear, talent, evening gown and on-stage question and answer to secure a win on last Friday.

The Miss Diamond Scholarship Pageant is held every year by the Iota Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

The fraternity is currently celebrating its 100th year nationally and its 32nd year at the University of Miami.

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For undeclared sophomore Alexandra Hurtado, the end of her sophomore semester at the University of Miami means one thing: escalating pressure to select a major.

Within the last two years, Hurtado has considered majoring in music business, journalism, education and bi-ology and has taken a wide variety of courses only to find she is no closer to narrowing down her decision.

I feel confused, Hurtado said. I wish I could try everything. Picking a major sounds so definite. I just feel like Im only 20 and now I need to decide what Im doing for the rest of my life? Its scary.

College students like Hurtado are overwhelmed by the onset of another academic year and are having to face the stress of declaring a major. Sources of these pressure include parents expectations, the economic downturn and opportunities for employment in a dwindling job market.

Margaret Hopkins, dean of undeclared students in the College of Arts and Sciences, said that the greatest pressure on students comes from the parents. She listed business, pre-med and pre-law as the majors parents be-lieve are worth studying, while other fields like music, lit-erature and fine arts are less encouraged.

Art is not a happy place for parents because they want their kids to go to law school instead, Hopkins said.

According to figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States has had a 4.4 percent unemployment rate for college graduates as of March 2011. The number of college grads working menial part-time jobs has spiked by more than 70 percent since 2009.

Regardless, Hopkins advises students to focus on their academic experience right now.

Dont worry about your 25-year-old self or your 40-year-old self, she said. That person will take care of themselves.

Megan Garber, assistant director for career develop-ment and outreach at the Toppel Career Center, suggested students do extensive research into options available to them. One great way to do this is through internships.

Internships provide invaluable information, Gar-ber said. And if you hate it, youre not burning any bridg-es by not coming back.

Other resources like degree major exploration on myUM and interest-based career assessments at Toppel give undeclared students a better idea of their options. Advisers for every school are also available to for guid-ance and counseling.

Hopkins explained how the university tries to lighten the burden on undecided students and encourage them to continue exploring before making their final decision.

Do a little soul searching, Hopkins said. The University of Miami is a well-exposed research univer-sity with a tremendous reputation. When youre out there looking for a job and your credentials are from UM, you cant go wrong.

Natalia Macias may be contacted at [email protected].

Selecting a major not so stressful Resources provided at UM for undeclared students BY NATALIA MACIASCONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

Student becomes own boss

With graduation just a few weeks away, seniors at UM are pre-paring for the next chapter of their lives. Law school applications have been filled out, apartment leases have been signed and resumes have been submitted. Senior, Jacqueline Boss, however, has not done any of these three things.

Unlike many of her fellow class-mates, Boss has focused on what she does not want to do after graduation become employed.

In February, she created a blog to promote the idea of escaping the boundaries of a nine to five workday.

I want nothing to do with a corporate lifestyle, she said. I have never liked the idea of working in an office.

Boss came to this realization after working at a law firm one sum-mer and then interning in Germany and disliking the experience.

She then decided to spend at least two years traveling after gradu-ation.

This summer, she will return home to Long Island to vacation with her family and then start her adventures with a volunteer retreat in Hawaii. The trip will be a gradua-tion gift from her parents.

Hawaii is where Ill begin, but I only have ideas of where I want to go from there, said Boss. Ive al-ways wanted to go to the Amazon, New Zealand and go on an African safari.

The first time Boss left the country was for a visit to her old au pairs in Norway. She then went on

a summer study abroad trip that took her around Europe. Last De-cember, she spent winter break in Thailand, teach-ing kids how to speak English.

T h a i l a nd was the best experience Ive ever had. I stayed with a family friend there and it was like I was a resident, just part of their culture. We got to see exactly how people live and the kids were so cute, she said. They would run around and show us all of the temples and teach us the tradi-tions.

While her friends are jealous, Boss believes that they too can trav-el.

My friends say, Oh, I wish I were doing that, but the thing is, they can, Boss said. I could have gone to grad school if I wanted and they could travel if they wanted. Its part of stepping out of what people normally do.

While Boss is adamant about not holding a secure job, she intends to cover her own expenses abroad. As an entrepreneurship major, she came up with the idea of turning her blog escapenormal.com into a busi-ness that provides readers with travel information that is supported by her own research and experience. Cur-rent posts include, Why Traveling is Less Expensive Than You Think it is, 3 Ways to Live Rent Free, and How to Deal with People who Laugh at Your Dreams.

The blog is only two months old, but Boss hopes that it will become an outlet for advertisers, where she can gather a large readership and sell her own products. She is confident that Escape Normal will be one income source she can count on.

Hannah Romig may be contacted at [email protected].

Senior plans to blog for a livingBY HANNAH ROMIGCONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER

COURTESY JACQUELINE BOSSFIGHTER: Senior Jacqueline Boss gets a lesson from a master boxer in Thailand. Boss plans to travel abroad a! er graduation, and hopes her blog, escapenormal.com becomes an outlet for advertisers.

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The crazy deadlines.

Up to your eyeballs in tests? Projects making you want to smash your head against a wall? Boss expecting too much of you? We feel your pain. Here are some of our favorite stress-busting tips.

#1 - Make lists. Lists are an awesome organizational tool. They help keep track of what you need to do, whats most important to get done, and when you should do what. And crossing something off always feels great!

#2 - Exercise. Make the effort to squeeze in that workout to clear your mind and get those endorphins going.

#3 Pamper yourself. Making yourself look and feel good can give you the boost you need to tackle that next test.

#4 Go for a drive. Finances and gas prices permitting, driving aimlessly with the radio blaring is a great way to escape the pressures of life for a little while.

#5 Listen to music and/or sing along. Your favorite song can be the perfect pick-me-up after a long day. And, if you feel up to it, belt it out! Let off some of that frustration by singing at the top of your lungs.

#6 Treat yourself. Sometimes, you need a

little bit of incentive to get you through the day, or a reward for just being conscious at the end of it. Indulge in your favorite treat or comfort food to get back to your happy place.

#7 Watch TV or a movie. An episode of your go-to TV show or a movie is great for a quick break from studying or to unwind at the end of the day.

#8 Call your parents. They may be far away, but parents are always good for a shoulder to cry on and can give some great advice.

#9 Cry. Sometimes things just suck. Its okay to be upset and let it out. Things look better after a good cry.

#10 Sleep. That all-nighter you pulled is not doing your stress levels any favors. Put down the books and get a solid nights sleep. Youll feel better, guaranteed!

Bonus! #11 - Remind yourself why youre working so hard. Watch an inspirational movie, read something empowering or write down your goals and motivations. Stress exists for a reason, and conquering it will definitely be worth it.

Editorials represent the majority view of The Miami Hurricane editorial board.

How to kick stress to the curb

My entire education has come within a five-mile radius.

As I made my decision as to which university I would call home over the next four years (as far away as possible, please!) the University of Mi-ami ended up on top.

As fate would have it, during one of my first days of orientation, I saw a ban-

ner about joining The Miami Hurricane. Ever since I was a little girl Ive wanted to write about sports.

This could be my place to fit in at UM.At the end of my first semester, I got the

chance to be on the sidelines for the final Orange Bowl game, though we all would like to forget it.

Coming back on the Metro that night, theres no way I couldve imagined one day becoming ed-

itor-in-chief of the school paper. Or how four years could fly by faster than a firebolt.

Sure, I had heard that you make your lifelong friends in college. You get to discover who you are.

For those of you with more time left at UM, enjoy every moment youre here. This school has so many possibilities for you. Find your niche like I did when I asked to write for the student news-paper.

You can perform onstage at the Ring The-atre. You can take up research projects.

Whatever you do, leave your mark. You chose the University of Miami for a reason. Now back up your decision by making the most of it.

Christina De Nicola is a senior majoring in journalism and sport administration. She will be an associate reporter for MLB.com covering the Florida Marlins after graduation. She may be contacted at [email protected].

CHRISTINA DE NICOLAEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Make your mark on the University of MiamiA WORD FROM THE EDITOR


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As we draw closer and closer to the end of an-other semester, all stu-dents go through the same dilemma. No, not whether to get a color, full-back tattoo of Donna Shalala throwing up the U, or if you should stom-ach eating at Chartys ever again, but rather where to live next year! The big deci-sion is whether or not to live

on campus, and each side of the decision has its own arguments.

Ive met kids who swear by the fact that living on or near campus, like the dorms, Red Road or University Inn, is the best decision theyve made. The ability to wake up 10 minutes before your class is scheduled to start, roll out of bed, jump in the shower, walk out the door and still make it to your class on time is certainly advantageous, es-pecially for those 8 a.m. tortur I mean classes.

Eating at the on-campus dining halls might not have the same culinary appeal as going out to eat, but always having a full, hot meal where you dont have to pay tax or tip just downstairs is something too many people take for granted. I will admit, I lived in Eaton and Pearson during my first two years of school, and had some hilari-ous memories. Tip for living in the dorms: Never

try to keep or breed animals in your suitemates room. True story.

Living off campus is a transition all students must go through at some point during their time at school. Miami is a vast diverse city, with each distinct area having its own cultural background and unique aspects.

Coconut Grove has abundant housing, all within walking distance of the dozens of bars and restaurants that define the area.

Brickell is a 15-minute drive down U.S. 1, but puts you right on the edge of downtown Miamis lavish lifestyle and Key Biscaynes sandy beaches. I made the choice to live there with a friend this year, and have enjoyed every second of it.

Whether you decide the dorms are where you are comfortable or that a skyline apartment suits you best, there are many factors you have to consider when deciding where to live. Cost, distance from classes, available resources, prox-imity to supermarkets or convenience stores and number of roommates are all facets to consider when choosing a place. These four years of un-dergrad fly by, so find a place where youll feel comfortable and can enjoy your time here at the University of Miami.

Evan Peskin is a junior majoring in pre-med psychology. He may be contacted at [email protected].

EVAN PESKINSENIOR COLUMNIST

Think before you sign the lease

I t is a truth u n i v e r s a l l y acknowledged that teenag-ers today dont know how to act properly. It seems that just as time sheds pounds off elec-tronics by mak-ing them more compact and ad-

vanced, time also trims down on peoples politeness.

What happened to the days of writing thank you cards to those who demonstrated random acts of kindness? Or to the days when people were simply polite to each other?

In a city teeming with diversi-ty, a lack of a standard of etiquette may be the reason why people are so downright rude. Days when traits such as kindness and prop-erness were king and queen, such as those displayed in Jane Austens

novels, are long gone.Miami was rated No. 4 rudest

city in America by Travel + Lei-sure Magazine this year, so its no surprise that the city runs amuck with rude people.

Recently, I had a conversation with a person who was distributing propaganda. Without being asked for permission, a neighboring per-son pointed a video camera at me. I was deeply insulted that a stranger believed to have the inherent per-mission to simply record my ordi-nary conversation.

Perhaps I was simply born in the wrong era, but its time people start considering more politeness when interacting with others. Surely, there has to be some sort of code of etiquette taught around the world, and its time people start abiding by it.

Stephanie Parra is a freshman majoring in journalism and political science. She may be contacted at [email protected].

STEPHANIE PARRACONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Meanies in Miami need to learn their manners


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One of the lucky ones sweating it out in Miami this summer? Summer in South Florida can feel like one long sunburn. Ditch the beach and hit the road. Plan a weekend road trip and embrace the kitschiest corners of the Sunshine State.BY LAURA EDWINS | MANAGING EDITOR Laura Edwins may be contacted at [email protected].

WEEKIWACHEE Weeki Wachee is a natural spring about an hour north of

Tampa. Technically a state park with campsites and canoes, Weekie Wachee is best known as an enchanted spring, luring visitors to the park with real live mermaids. OK, so the mermaids are ac-

tresses wearing fins that put on an underwater show thats some kind of cross between synchro-nized swimming and ballet.

It all might sound a little tacky... but thats cause it is. Weeki Wachee is

cheese-tastic.Weeki Wachee State Park is located at 6131 Commerical Way, Weeki Wachee. Visit weekiwachee.com for more information.

SPOOK HILLLegend has it the Semi-nole Indians first discov-ered the spirit of Spook Hill, but in the 60s and 70s it became a place for dorky

dads to drag their kids. This little-known spot is sure to give even the most hard-ened cynic goose bumps. In Lake Wales, just down the road from Spook Hill Elementary School (where the mascot is Casper the Friendly Ghost) is a faded white line. This marks the spot where you put your car in neutral, and watch as it hap-pens, your vehicle begins to roll uphill! Is it an optical illusion or spooky spirits?Spook Hill is located on Dr. J. A. Wiltshire Avenue East, Lake Wales. Follow the signs.

COCOA BEACHCant bring yourself to cut the beach um-bilical cord? Floridas got plenty of coast-line, at least make it out of Miami-Dade this sumemr. Head up I 95 to Cocoa Beach, the quintessential beach town," where there are plenty of totally touristy spots. Visit the Kennedy Space Center and mourn the demise of the shuttle pro-gram; hit the 52,000 square-foot Ron Jon Surf Shop and blow way too much money on super cool surf-wear; or simply lie in the sand and count the shoobies.

Visit cocoabeach.com or kennedyspacecenter.com for more information. Ron Jon Surf Shop is located at 4151 North Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach.

YBOR CITYYbor City is a historic neigh-borhood in Tampa with a sweet nightlife. Originally founded in the 1880s by ci-

gar manufacturers, there are still plenty of smoke-filled holes in the wall. Bar hop

in a town where a beer wont run you $6 or more, or plan a weekend trip during GaYbor

Days, an annual celebration of all things fabulous at the end of

June. Be sure to check out the Sal-vador Dali museum in Saint Petersburg while youre in the area.Visit ybor.org or gaybor.com for more information. The Salvador Dali museum is located at 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg.

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When living in Miami its almost mandatory that everyone partake in a Hispanic culture of some sort. Though the Salsa and Merengue Clubs, Latin Ameri-can restaurants and cafesitos are great, there is nothing quite like experiencing a fusion of the Hispanic heritage mixed with our very own American culture.

So, what do you get when you mix American music with Spanish lyrics? Avenida Zero, a fairly new Miami rock band thats paving its way as one of the hot-test local bands in South Florida.

The band, founded a mere six months ago, consists of Cuban-American Singer Lisa Abreu, Cuban bassist Raydel Fernandez and Uruguayan drummer Gabriel

Beltran.The four came together in

late October to begin strategiz-ing a creative way to make their dreams a reality. Their solution? To revolutionize the Spanish rock market by incorporating an American sound never heard be-fore.

The band soon began work-ing incessantly. Six out of seven days a week, they gathered togeth-er in Noriegas studio at around 10 p.m. to collaborate, often working the whole night through.

Three months and several sleepless nights later, they cre-ated what they describe as a fire self-titled EP, Avenida Zero, that is sure to take the Americas by storm.

The sample album, consist-ing of six songs, has defined it-

self as the perfect post-break up album, walking the audience through what have proved to be the universal steps to moving on- pain, anger, resentment, shame, self-blame, apathy, acceptance and self-discovery.

And though the album is in Spanish, Abreu pours her heart and soul into these songs, tran-scending language barriers and delivering the powerful message of independence, self-reliance and female perseverance.

For more information on Avenida Zero, including samples of their music, shows and pic-tures, follow the band on Face-book.com/AvenidaZero and Twitter.com/AvenidaZeroBand.

Edyna Garcia may be contacted at [email protected]. FUSION: Avenida Zero is a new local South Florida band that

merges Spanish lyrics with a classic, American rock sound.

COURTESY J.C. MENDEZ

Band breaks barriers by merging culturesBY EDYNA GARCIACONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER

Hi, my name is Sarah and Im ad-dicted to Jersey Shore. (Hi, Sarah.) The guiltiest of pleasures available on television today (and thats saying quite a bit), watching MTVs ongoing chronicle of eight Italian-Americans living in Seaside Heights, N.J. the greatest sociological experiment of our time was often the highlight of my week. But whats a guido aficionado to do when the season ends and the cast disperses to various Mid-Atlantic States for the hiatus?

The answer is easy: you turn to their books.

Though some might doubt the intel-ligence of some of the cast members, they have created quite an empire of litera-ture: Jenni JWOWW Farley has The Rules According to JWOWW: Shore-Tested Secrets on Landing a Mint Guy, Staying Fresh to Death, and Kicking the Competition to the Curb, and Heres the Situation: A Guide to Creeping on Chicks, Avoiding Grenades, and Getting in Your GTL on the Jersey Shore by the shows elder, Mike The Situation Sor-rentino. Neither of these holds a candle to the semi-autobiographical masterpiece by Americas next literary sensation and erstwhile presidential candidate, Nicole Snooki Polizzi. This manifesto is A Shore Thing.

Snookis booki contains some bon mots sure to go down in the annals of his-tory with It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Take, for example, her vivid description of f latulence: Gia danced around a little, shaking her peach-es for show. She shook it hard. Too hard. In the middle of a shimmy, her stomach cramped. A fart slipped out. A loud one. And stinky.

Star-crossed lovers are described as bumper cars of destiny. Her thoughtful critique of the steroid culture is captured in this gem of a line: Any juicehead will get some nut shrinkage. And bacne. They f ly into a 'roid rage, it is a 'road' 'roid rage. Snookis protagonist who just happens to be described as looking and acting exactly like the author - goes on to face the trials and tribulations of a summer at the Shore in a series of vignettes I will call Snooki vs. the shark, Snooki and the illicit hand job and Snooki the matchmaker.

For those seeking a more thought-provoking book, dont worry: Besides the aforementioned critique of steroid abuse, there are detailed descriptions of human anatomy (particularly erections), ref lec-tions on Italian national identity, thoughts on the notion of God and religion overall and a particularly odd depiction of at-tempted date rape. For those who enjoy a more mindless book, you also have noth-ing to fear: There are routine cartoon vil-

lains, exercises in exacting revenge and the subplot that involves Jell-O shots and laxatives.

In order to get the most out of my reading experience, I rated the book while partaking in the sacred Jersey Shore rit-ual of GTL, or gym-tan-laundry. The book doesnt hold up so well while working out its hardcover binding is too thick for the small ledge present on most exercise ma-chines, and its also fairly embarrassing to be spotted with Snookis booki. However, it is easy to hide while at the pool: I myself put it in the pages of a recent issue of The New Yorker. I also took Snookis mani-festo into the Eaton laundry room, and no complaints there.

Part of the charm of the show is that it is so heinously bad that it is actually enjoy-able. Unfortunately, Snookis booki fails to capture the charisma of the show itself. It is not so bad it is good. It is just bad.

The book wont appeal to people be-sides diehard fans of the show and its motley crew of characters. The writing is predictably terrible, and the characters are barely concealed versions of their on-show counterparts. Im sad to report that its bet-ter to just watch the old episodes on Net-f lix than spend your money on Snookis booki. Until next time, guidos.

Sarah B. Pilchick may be contacted at [email protected].

Guido aficionados hopes crushed with Snookis bookBY SARAH B. PILCHICKSENIOR EDGE WRITER A Shore Thing

AUTHOR: Nicole Snooki Polizzi and an unfortunate ghostwriterPUBLISHER: GalleryRELEASE DATE: January 4, 2011

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Nearly impossible dreams of college students: Become a successful recorded and signed musician, become a big-name player in the mu-sic business industry and be-come a millionaire before you graduate.

Bad news and great news: luck, inheritance and crazy coincidences aside, you most likely will not be a millionaire within your next four years. However, UM can definitely help with the first two goals.

Since 1993, UM has had a student run record label through the Frost School of Music. In the past 18 years, Cane Records has released over 17 albums, collabo-rated with countless artists, produced many shows and raised a significant amount of money through sponsors. In recent years, the label re-vamped their look and Web site, including giving their

staff academic credit for posi-tions.

The label has six up and coming artists currently signed, some from UM and others from the local area. The genres are too wide and dynamic to be listed, but they include music for any prefer-ence.

Cane Records is a multi-faceted approach for students to achieve their dreams. As an agent in the industry, you learn the business side of mu-sic: from recording to produc-ing to running a label. As an artist, you become recorded, featured in stories, and play shows around Miami. On Thursday evening there was a showcase of artists from the label performing at the Transit Lounge (shame on you if you did not attend, you missed a hell of a show).

Cane Records is a hid-den gem at UM. Not many people know about it, or the benefits they provide. As a staff member, you can take

part in the production of au-dio and visual footage. You can help manage the online and growing artists port-folio. You can also see the nitty gritty side of the music industry, very early on. As an artist, you can get valuable studio time as well as people working with you to get your name out there. The resourc-es to both are unbelievable.

If you are a student in-terested in the music industry kickstart your experience by taking part in this label. Not only will you get a leg up on your competition, youll also hear some really great music before anyone else does.

Natasha Tomchin may be contacted at [email protected].

Studio jumpstarts musicians

NIMBLE FINGERS: Abi Loutoo, a junior studying media writing and production, plays the cello during Breaking the Surface: Vol. 1-Miami Artists on the Rise on April 7 at Transit Lounge. The event featured all Cane Records artists.

COURTESY CANE RECORDS

If you did not go to Borscht, you had a disappointing Saturday night. You missed one hell of a film festival and one great after party.

The Knight Concert Hall at the Adri-enne Arscht Center lit up with a hip young crowd of film lovers. Over three and a half hours, 23 short films were premiered.

About 20 of them were commissioned by Borscht for Borscht. The films ranged in topic, genre and length, anywhere between one minute and 20. But they all had one thing in common- they were shot in Miami, inspired by Miami or directed by Miami residents.

Some films were sobering and intro-spective. Others were saucy, ironic or fun-ny. There was a film for every taste.

The top four were: With Me, Play Dead, Chlorophyll and La Pageant Diva. With Me followed a young woman who reconnects with her childhood in an at-tempt to feel whole again. Play Dead was about the survival of dogs during a Zombie apocalypse. Chlorophyll documented the reality of a failed relationship. La Pageant Diva focused on a beauty queen running the next generation of divas.

These films were refreshing and raw. It wasnt all about the glitz and action, but more about real life. A lot of the films ended up being a social commentary, which was a breath of fresh air. Its also amazing to see how tight-knit the art scene is in Miami. The festival and after party were intimate and warm with everyone mingling and con-gratulating each other.

Natasha Tomchin may be contacted at [email protected].

Borscht film festival refreshingBY NATASHA TOMCHINSTAFF WRITER

BY NATASHA TOMCHINSTAFF WRITER

CONTEMPORARY FOLK: Eddy Bayes performs during a Cane Records event on April 7 at Transit Lounge.

COURTESY CANE RECORDS

COURTESY BORSCHT FILM FESTIVAL


18 EDGE THE MIAMI HURRICANE April 28 - May 11, 2011

PREVIEW

Film students, take note- your shot at Hollywood Stardom is right here.

Now in its 14th year, the Canes Film Festival is a three-day event at Cosford Cinema that showcases pieces created by undergraduate and gradu-ate students.

This year, members of UFilm and other students will completely run the festival. The theme, "Celebrating the Past, but Never Looking Back," em-phasizes the changing technologies of film, but also embraces significant changes to the event.

"We've had a big transformation from last year- the Fesitval is now student-run, we have digital submis-sion, screening is at a higher quality standard and the judging has been revamped," said Maggie Drayton, a second-year graduate student who has been designated the festival manager.

School of Communication Assis-tant Dean Blyth Daylong said that the festival brings in a numerous amount

of people to the Cosford Cinema."Lots of students go to see each

other's films and bring their friends and family," he said. "There's usu-ally standing room only on Friday and Saturday."

Prejudging is done by local industry professionals who watch between 60 and 70 films that have to be under 20 minutes each. Prizes are offered in several different cat-egories, including a "Best of Festi-val" for one undergraduate and one graduate film. The winners will be screened in Los Angeles for agents, producers and directors.

"We're serious about what is up-to-standard in the industry lev-el," Drayton said. "These are the best films we have to offer."

The final lineup of films can be seen on the CFF website, canes-filmfestival.com, as the event nears.

Alexandra Valenzuela may be contacted at [email protected]. TALENT SHOW: The 14th annual Canes Film

Festival showcases ! lms created by students.

COURTESY CANES FILM FESTIVAL

Canes Film Festival showcases student workBY ALEXANDRA VALENZUELACONTRIBUTING NEWS WRITER IF YOU GO

WHERE: Cosford Cinema

WHAT: 20-minute films by undergraduate and graduate students

SCREENINGSMay 6, 7, 8L.A. Screening - May 26

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Ed Talavera - [email protected] check out the Web site: canesfilmfestival.com



A magic bracelet? Bracelets of silicone rubber, also known as Power Balance Bands, have become a trend on campus. These bands have become a confidence booster for many students who say they provide strength.

Natasha Ramchandani, 19, a com-munication student, purchased one of these bands outside of the University Center because she saw several people wearing them.

People kept telling me it takes your stress away, and I am a stressed workaholic, she said.

According to the Power Balance website, the bands are made of solely of silicone. There is no magic ingredient that goes into the silicone mix to create these bands, but there is a thin polyester film hologram on the surface, which the manufacturer says is infused with heal-ing and restorative powers.

So, are UM students allowing a piece of silicone play with their heads?

In ancient times amulets offered peace of mind and bodily health. Today, the Power Balance Bands mimic the magic amulet of the ancient Egyp-tians, said UM Anthropology Professor Bryan Page. Power Balance Bands and ancient amulets can be seen as a self-fulfilling prophecy, meaning they give you the power that you expect from it.

If given an amulet that you be-lieve has powers then you will accom-plish what you set out to do, he said.

Page went further to connect to a

more modern audience. These bands serve the same purpose as the black feather did in the classic Disney movie, Dumbo. The elephant in the movie, Dumbo, is given a black, magic feather to boost his confidence.

There is some actual power in be-lief that the amulet would help you do the trick, with increased confidence one could perform better, Page said.

Positive thinking, which is a mind-set that affects our thoughts and actions while being conducive to growth and success, is another possible answer for why the bands seem to work.

Eva Ritvo, MD, Vice-Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behav-ioral Sciences at the University of Mi-ami Miller School of Medicine, said that positive thinking improves your mental health and reduces stress. "When you are optimistic, people are attracted to you. This leads to healthier relation-ships, more success and decreased emo-tional stress," Ritvo said.

The first week the band worked because it was all psychological, Ram-chandani said. It was the hype of it that was getting me to believe it did work, but not really, it didnt.

Ariele Gallardo, 18, a communi-cation student also purchased one of these bands because of the results they claimed. I bought the band for every-day to feel more balanced and relaxed, she said.

Gallardo like Ramchandani did not get the expected results from these balance bands. It didnt work, and just to try it out like the guy in the power

balance commercial I rocked back and forth without it and after I put it on I did the same thing and I felt absolutely no difference, Gallardo said.

So why the fascination? How can a small silicone rubber band provide strength, balance and flexibility? This modern marketed amulet has not only taken over the students at the Univer-sity of Miami, but also several profes-sional athletes like David Beckham and Shaquille O'Neal, as well as celebrities like Joe Jonas, Gerard Butler, and even princess-to-be Kate Middleton.

Joseph Forgatch, 19, purchased the band because he saw professional ath-letes wearing them. However like other users the band did not work for him. It most definitely did not work as I have played sports with it and I have noticed no difference in my performance, I be-lieve it's all in the head, he said.

Although some may argue that the bands work, its easy to see how it can all be in your head. You may feel bal-anced and regulated because with the band you are made aware of your dispo-sition and now want to change it. Its all mental, you make yourself believe that its going to work, Gallardo said.

We all have the capabilities to ac-complish what we set out to do, Page said, but sometimes we just need a little reminder on our wrist.

Like Dumbo it seems, sometimes all you need is to be given a black feather and then you are ready to take flight.

Alexandra Hurtado may be contacted at [email protected].

HEALING POWER: Power Balance Bands have become increasingly popular on campus. The bands are made with a thin polyester ! lm hologram that apparently gives them healing and restorative powers.

ADRIANNE DANGELO // Photo Editor

Magic bands a mythBY ALEXANDRA HURTADOCONTRIBUTING EDGE WRITER



INTELLECTUAL AWARENESSSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYINTEGRITY BROTHERLY LOVEZBT

In 1946, the Alpha Omega chapter of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity joined the University of Miami community. In its 65 years, the

chapter has had its ups and downs. Four years ago, in its darkest hour, a group of young men came together and by hard work

and determination, they have helped restore the Alpha Omega chapter as a shining example of what a fraternity should be.

Today, on the day of their graduation, the Brothers and Trustees of the Alpha Omega Chapter of Zeta Beta Tau congratulate our

Brothers and friends on a job well done.

Oren ErlichEric Felcher

Evan KrumholzKevyn KurataHarris Letter

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Geo! PruzinskyJordan ScheerAndrew Witko! Austin Zaslow

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April 28 - May 11, 2011 THE MIAMI HURRICANE SPORTS 21

The University of Miami baseball team (28-13, 15-5) will welcome longtime rival Florida State (31-10, 14-7) to Coral Ga-bles this weekend for a three-game series at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.

Both teams are ranked in the top-25 of every major poll, making this edition of Hur-ricanes versus Seminoles that much more interesting.

Its arguably the best se-ries in the country the last 30 years, Head coach Jim Morris said. Miami and Florida State have both been very good, its just a very competitive series. Its been a lot of fun for many, many years.

In what has been a roll-ercoaster ride of a season, the Hurricanes are playing their best baseball at just the right time. Miami has won 14 of its last 16 games and is coming off of a road series victory over a ranked North Carolina Tar Heels team.

Heading into last week-ends series, UNC had won an impressive 19 straight games at home.

To go up to North Caro-lina to a place where nobodys been winning, to win two out of three and win a double-header in one day was huge, Morris said.

Nevertheless, the veteran coach isnt getting complacent about his teams recent success.

As a coach Im always worriedweve won a signifi-cant number of games lately and Im still very, very concerned

about how were going to play, Morris said. I think if you ever get to that point maybe where dont worry about it or dont get excited then its time to hang it up.

Meanwhile, Florida State will come into the weekend hav-ing won eight of its last nine contests, including a 3-1 victory over Florida earlier this month.

Miami to play FSU in top-25 matchup

BASEBALL

Both teams come off big winsBY ADAM BERGERSENIOR SPORTS WRITER

STEVEN LEVY // The Miami HurricaneOUt OF THE PARK: Sophomore Joey Porro (No. 49) and E.J. Encinosa celebrate in the dugout as they watch their teammate Michael Broad hit a grand slam.

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BASEBALL MATCHUPS

Intangibles- Like any rivalry between the Canes and the Seminoles, this is a big week-end for both of these teams. The Canes went 2-2 against the Seminoles last year. Still, this is an FSU team that went to the College World Series last year. The Seminoles come into the series on a seven-game winning streak, includ-ing a series sweep of the Duke Blue Devils. Miami won two of three against North Caro-lina, who at the time was ranked aNo.10, so both teams have a lot going for them heading into the series.

Pitching- For the most part, both teams have gone as far as their starting pitching has taken them. Hurricane starter Bryan Radziewski has been as advertised, continuing to be that reli-able Friday night starter. Despite his struggles against the Tar Heels on Sunday, E.J Encino-sa has proven he is capable of shutting down teams when hes on his game. Between the two of them and Eric Whaley, the trio has a combined ERA of 3.30. The Seminoles do have one of the top pitchers- Sean Gilmartin, who is 7-1 on the season with an ERA of 1.38.

Bullpen- For the most part the bullpen has been solid for the Canes. Travis Miller has shut down the opposition in the times he's

come in. Sam Robinson has also been able to keep close games in the Canes fa

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