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With 16 Florida high school signees, the University of Miami’s 2016 recruiting class

has more players from the state of Florida than any other Power Five school.

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T he Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center has been a centerpiece of both

fitness and wellness at the Uni-versity of Miami since it opened in 1996. Now, 20 years later, the Wellness Center still commits to Miami’s goal of a well-rounded education that emphasizes a bal-ance between academics and lifestyle.

On Tuesday, the Wellness Center held a 20th anniversary party with students, faculty and members of the community, including those whose names adorn the building’s entrance: Patti and Allan Herbert. Initial-ly called the Student Wellness Center, the building’s name was changed after the Herberts do-nated $8 million to improve the center. The exercise and well-ness facilities are a major draw for students, faculty, alumni and community members, garnering 13 million entries over the last 20 years, according to Executive Director Scott Levin.

The Wellness Center today isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. Gradual improvements to the facilities over the years have echoed the evolution of the Cor-al Gables campus.

“The Herbert Wellness Cen-ter was only a very small facility with a handball court and some old equipment,” Levin said.

He also emphasized that the original goal of the center was not only to provide a place for students to exercise but also to provide a center for overall well-ness.

Freshman Kevin Scott said that although he uses the facili-ties to play pick-up basketball and to work out, the Wellness Center also acts as a gathering place for Miami students.

“Without the Wellness Cen-ter, I wouldn’t have met some people who I frequently hang out with,” Scott said.

Many organizations f ind the Wellness Center to be an es-sential part of campus and a so-cial hub at UM. It hosts more than 40 clubs and organizations, serving as a space for students to try things like yoga, water aero-bics and cooking.

“As a club sport based in the Wellness Center, we have access to a great number of services and facilities which makes operating as an organization much easier,” said Justin Ma, who runs the UM Table Tennis Club.

The Wellness Center is also the largest student employer on

campus, according to Levin. Landon Mediavilla, a freshman who works at the Wellness Cen-ter, said that the center is an en-gaging working environment for students.

“The gym staff is like a huge fitness family. Everyone is so nice and enthusiastic about what we do,” Mediavilla said. “We take a lot of pride in how we treat each other and our members. I don’t think I could have asked for a better on-campus job.”

The Wellness Center is free for UM students and employees, but it’s open to more than just the UM community. A plethora of programs and activities are also offered to the general pub-lic.

Wellness Center celebrates 20th anniversary

CAMPUS LIFE

By Justin LeiJustin LeiContributing News Writer

TWO DECADES STRONG: Namesakes Patti and Allan Herbert celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center at the 20th Anniversary Celebration Tuesday. Opened in 1996, the Wellness Center has become a staple to the University of Miami and continues to promote healthy lifestyles for students and faculty alike.

Kawan Amelung Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

HELPING PROMOTE WELLNESS: Patti and Allan Herbert speak at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center Tuesday.

Kawan Amelung Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer

February 4 - February 7, 2016 THE MIAMI HURRICANE NEWS 3

DragOutA bill passed to provide funds

to SpectrUM, the University of Miami’s undergraduate LGBT or-ganization, for its DragOut event.

DragOut is an annual drag show that will be held at the Rat on Feb. 19. It will be hosted by Tiffany Fantasia, a professional drag queen, and will feature spe-

cial guests along with UM stu-dents in drag. The show is free and open to everyone, although there are also V.I.P. tickets that include preferred seating and wait service during the event.

Performers are needed for DragOut. Students can sign up on the SpectrUM Facebook page.

Greek WeekThe Association of Greek

Letter Organizations presented a bill requesting funds for its event Greek Week. The bill passed.

Greek Week will run from Feb. 21-28. It will feature events hosted by different Greek organi-zations including a blood drive, fundraisers and chariot races.

Engineer’s Week BillSenate passed a bill present-

ed by the Engineering Advisory Board requesting funds for Engi-neer’s Week.

As the umbrella organization for the College of Engineering, the

advisory board hosts all events as-sociated with the College of Engi-neering. Engineer’s Week will run from Feb. 20-29. It will feature events such as UHack, a 24-hour hackathon, and an experiment with Concrete Canoe.

One of its main events, Game Day, will feature a duct tape com-petition, hamster ball races and a gladiator pit.

According to the advisory board, the goal is to increase the presence of the College of Engi-neering on campus and to create a sense of community.

Notes:The top three names for the customized UM Coca-Cola soda have been selected. An email will be sent out soon for voting.

An Anti-Valentine’s Day Bake Sale will be held Thursday, Feb. 11, when passersby can pie student leaders in the face.

DragOut, Greek Week, Engineer’s Week receive funding

SENATE RECAP

By Jorge ChaboJorge ChaboSenior News Writer

NEWS BRIEFS

The university will unveil two nap pods, chairs designed to promote short rests during the workday, in the Donna E. Shalala Student Center and the

Whitten University Center on Monday. The pods will be located on the second f loor in the student organization suites.gmail.com or 305-284-4483.

Recyclemania, a one month-long recycling competition between Florida universities and colleges, will begin Thursday at an event on

the Rock. Green U will have art, games, food and prizes for attendees from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ronni Sanlo, an expert on LGBT issues, will be hosting a series of daylong meetings to help plan the creation of the University of Miami’s on-campus LGBTQ resource center. Members of the UM community are encour-

aged to participate and to voice their opinions at the meetings on Feb. 16 and Feb. 17. Registra-tion is available through OrgSync and closes Feb. 12.

United Black Students will host its second “Know Justice, Know Peace” panel over the course of three sessions during February in hon-or of Black Awareness Month. Professors Paula Ioanide, Rashawn Ray and Eduardo Bonilla-Silva will discuss issues

related to race and justice on:

Feb. 10 at 3:30 p.m. in the CAS Gallery

Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Shalala Student Center Ballroom East

Feb. 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Learning Center 140

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A panel composed of Shadé Olasimbo, Alicia Jessop, Karai Lockley, Kysha Harriell, Jennifer Strawley, Shirelle Jackson and Christy Chirinos fea-tures women with careers in sports at the Field-house of the BankUnited Center Monday. Hosted by Hurricane Athletics, the women described their ex-periences in the industry, highlighting their achieve-ments and struggles with issues such as wage discrimination in a male-dominated profession. The speakers, collectively, had experience in the fi elds of journalism, management, academics and more. They stressed the topics of net-working and social media being both harmful and helpful when looking for a career in athletics.

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M embers of 10 fraternities wore outra-geous costumes, choreographed dances and attempted to twerk while partici-pating in a lip-syncing contest Tuesday

night on the Lakeside Patio.The Chi Omega sorority hosted the contest to raise

awareness and funds for its national philanthropy, Make-A-Wish Foundation. Dressed in white tutus, f ive members from Sigma Phi Epsilon won the contest for singing Idina Menzel’s “Let It Go.” Second place was awarded to Sigma Alpha Epsilon for its performance of Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” and third place went to Alpha Sigma Phi for its act of “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj.

Nathan Tatum, William Kirsner and Rod Assad choreographed the dance for Alpha Sigma Phi. They felt content with third place.

“Overall, we were strong, but the other two were better,” Kirsner said. “That doesn’t matter though; this was for a good cause. This was fun to do and it was just fun to place.”

The judging was based on creativity, wow factor, staying in sync and costumes, according to Chi Omega Philanthropy Chair Catarina Bloomfield. This was the second year in a row that they hosted the lip-sync battle.

“This was a hilarious idea and something really fun to do,” Bloomfield said. “It was fun watching and [it’s] for a great cause. Make-A-Wish has always been my favorite foundation, something I am super close to and one of the main reasons I joined Chi Omega.”

The lip-sync event ends Week of Wishes with a dodgeball tournament, which Sigma Alpha Epsilon won. Baked goods and shirts were sold throughout the events. Chi Omega raised $9,615 as of Tuesday night and still hopes to reach their target of $10,000. All pro-ceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in South Florida.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has been Chi Ome-ga’s national philanthropy partner since 2002. The so-rority has raised more than $12.9 million for the char-ity. The foundation hopes to use the donations to grant the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.

“It was fun watching the guys perform in tutus, and I am thankful to all the participants and my sisters for helping us put on a great show,” Bloomfield said. “It’s fun events like this where we know we can make a difference.”

S ingers, songwriters and comedians stepped up to the mic at the Braman Miller Center for Jewish Life on Wednesday for Open-Mic Night on the rooftop patio.

Strewn about the illuminated open balcony were pianos, guitars and microphones that any eager attend-ee could grab to perform, as well as countless snacks and beverages.

Brett Loewenstern, a University of Miami graduate and former American Idol contestant, set the scene with his performance of “Nobody but Me,” a song he wrote for a class project during his time at UM. Loewenstern ref lected on his University of Miami experience with nostalgia. “The most important thing for me was learn-ing how to nurture my inner artist,” Loewenstern said.

Next, Faisal Malik stepped up to the mic and deliv-ered a self-deprecating comedy routine full of dry hu-mor. “He was hilariously punny,” said Gabriel Beren-baum, a senior studying songwriting. “This is the f irst time that they’re doing this and it’s really exciting.”

Berenbaum went on to perform his original song “This Road,” which was met with applause from the crowd.

The building has been Hillel’s home since 1953. It underwent major renovations last year after a $2.5 mil-lion gift from the Braman and Miller families before being unveiled in December.

Sorority holds lip-sync battle to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation

‘American Idol’ finalist takes stage at Hillel’s Open-Mic Night

GREEK LIFERELIGIOUS LIFE

By Marcus LimMarcus LimStaff Writer

By David UfbergDavid UfbergSenior News Writer

TALENTED ALUMNUS: American Idol fi nalist and UM graduate Bret Loewenstern performs at UM Hillel’s Open-Mic Night at the Braman Miller Center for Jewish Life Wednesday night.Giancarlo Falconi Giancarlo Falconi // Staff Photographer

February 4 - February 7, 2016 THE MIAMI HURRICANE OPINION 5

OpinionOpinionEDITORIAL

During his inauguration, President Julio Frenk emphasized the importance of building bridges and strengthening connections. While he was referring to forming Pan-American connec-tions, on a smaller scale, the friendships we build within our community are also important.

But how can we go about building strong bridges?

For many of us, college is the first time we must navigate uncharted social waters without the safe guidelines of familiar hometown com-munities. Forging valuable relationships with oth-ers can greatly enrich our lives, and sometimes, people are lucky enough to quickly fall into friend groups that naturally work well.

However, others often find themselves float-ing outside a set of close friends.

Despite the pressure to find a friend group quickly in college, it takes time to work out a com-fortable dynamic with others. The right friends may not be your first floormates or the first people you meet at Orientation. It doesn’t hurt to reach out of your regular circles by joining student orga-nizations and attending different events.

By testing new waters, you might find the people who can challenge you, teach you new things and have a great time with you. The friend-ships that generate meaningful discussions and new experiences are the most valuable, so search for dynamic relationships over static, superficial inclusions.

People also change; friendships may have to evolve as well. The same group of friends that you were close with in freshman year may grow apart by senior year, and that’s okay.

How we build bridges varies widely. Com-muter students, on-campus residents, introverts and extroverts all have different priorities and opportunities to establish friendships. Some stu-dents may relish their independence while others may need to depend on a support system.

Regardless, “no man is an island entire of itself,” in the words of poet John Donne. Even if you aren’t included in any connections, there are always meaningful ones to be made. Serendipity might pave the foundation for those bridges, but strengthening the infrastructure requires patience and sincerity.

So follow your instincts. Take leaps of faith. Be genuine and engaged, and build some bridges that are worth crossing.

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

Form strong friendships with initiative, sincerity

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W hen we enter college as freshmen, the four years ahead of us seem to stretch out end-lessly. But after the boxes are unpacked and the textbooks are cracked open, we

start to realize that four years is not much time at all. There are only a fixed number of days, hours and seconds in our “time banks” and we must economize them wisely. Be-ginning new experiences is easy; the difficult part is letting things go.

This month, I will be leaving the research laboratory I’ve been working in since freshman year. Though the re-search is interesting, many different factors indicate that the laboratory is no longer a good fit for my schedule or my

interests. The laboratory is at the medical campus, which consumes a 40-minute commute and a round-trip fare each time I go into the lab, twice a week.

Yet bringing myself to leave the laboratory is difficult. During my time in the lab, I got used to the rhythm of the work and developed meaningful relationships with my postdoctoral mentors. I sunk into a comfortable groove – it wasn’t a per-fect fit, but it was something. Practically cutting off ties with people I’ve worked with so habitually feels like a huge leap.

This kind of pattern happens all too often, not just in our professional envi-ronments, but with our friendships and love lives. Because we’re afraid of chang-ing the status quo, we settle with spending our time on experiences that are merely satisfying rather than invigorating. Maybe we just outgrew what once was a great fit, or maybe we only ever fell into these commitments out of convenience rather than compatibility. Either way, these situations are difficult to escape.

I admit that I’m a hoarder – just ask my mother about my closet of shoeboxes and filing cabinets at home. I can still justify keeping all the bric-a-brac collected

over the years (you never know when you’ll need a pair of Groucho Marx glasses). Like my mementos, all of our experiences and commitments are going to hold some sentimental value, but that doesn’t mean we need to hold onto them forever.

Maybe you don’t see your current job taking you anywhere, but your kind coworkers make you reluctant to quit. Maybe you and your boyfriend have noth-ing in common, but his romantic gestures hold a soft spot in your heart. For me, the brilliant mentors at my lab who taught me so much over these past 13 months made the decision to leave difficult. But part of growing up is learning to see the big picture and realizing that this one experience may only be a brushstroke rather than a focal point in my education.

We cannot afford to settle for too many “convenient” choices. Like the bal-ance of a bank account or the space in my bedroom closet, the time we have is limited. Now that I’m almost halfway done with my four years here, I’ve realized that I need to make room for only the experiences that I am fully passionate about. I will not settle for anything less than friends who make my sides split with laughter and will not pursue a challenging career that doesn’t keep me on my toes every day. I will delve into extracurriculars that are suitable and fulfilling for my interests and I will feel okay leaving a few others by the wayside.

Even if the search is a little inconvenient, it makes the wait more than worth it when you finally find the right fit. Actively searching for something great is so much better than finding yourself stuck somewhere that just doesn’t feel right.

I’ve recently interviewed with a new psychology laboratory here on campus and will start working with them in a few months, studying relationships between emotions and neural connections in the brain. The experience fits better with my schedule and my interests, and it also saves me the commute.

It was difficult at first to admit that something needed to change. But after taking that first step, it’s really a no-brainer.

Jackie Yang is a sophomore majoring in English and neuroscience. Her new column, Duly Noted, runs every second Thursday of each month.

Don’t settle for imperfect fits

By Jackie YangJackie YangOpinion Editor

DULY NOTED

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Lighter Super Bowl menu makes for guilt-free game day snacking

By Ramya RadhakrishnanRamya RadhakrishnanContributing Writer

arts & entertainmentNo matter what team you’re rooting for this Sunday, every

Super Bowl needs hearty, delicious snacks. But just because it’s the Super Bowl doesn’t mean you have to stray from your New

Year’s fitness resolutions. Here are four delicious recipes with a healthy twist so you can still savor the taste of Super Bowl favorites while cutting down on calories.

Get a boost of beta carotene and cut out the fat in traditional twice-baked potatoes with these twice-baked sweet potatoes.

Ingredients:2 medium sweet

potatoes, 8-10 ounces each

3 ounces Canadian bacon, diced

2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

3 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:Pierce potatoes with a fork and arrange them on paper

towels.Microwave on high for eight minutes, turning potatoes

over after four minutes.Cut each potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the

pulp, leaving quarter-inch-thick shells.Mash pulp with three ounces of Canadian Bacon, two

tablespoons of sour cream (use plain Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative) and two teaspoons of chives in a bowl. Spoon mixture into shells.

Sprinkle two tablespoons of cheese over tops of potatoes.Microwave on high for two minutes and sprinkle with a

teaspoon of chives.

Unlike heavy artichoke dips found in grocery stores, this delicious warm spinach arti-choke dip keeps everything lower in calories. With only 30 minutes of prep time for a dip

packed with flavor, this dish is sure to make both you and your guests happy.

Ingredients:11 tablespoons extra-

virgin olive oil1 (16-ounce) can

lima (or butter) beans, drained

1 cup light mayon-naise

4 ounces tub-style fat-free cream cheese

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

1 teaspoon capers, drained

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1 (14-ounce) can arti-choke hearts, drained

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spin-ach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

3/4 cup pre-shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Par-mesan cheese

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine the first eight ingredi-

ents (through mustard) in a food processor and process until smooth (about 15-20 seconds).

Add remaining ingredients, pulse five times, then process mix-ture for about 10 seconds. With a spatula, transfer mixture evenly to a quart casserole dish, smoothing top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly at the edges. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.

What’s a Super Bowl party without chicken wings? Try out these lemon-drop chicken wings, baked with a blast of tangy flavor and only half the calories of

typical chicken wings.Ingredients:

1/2 cup vodka1/4 cup fresh

lemon juice3 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon olive

oil1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon

freshly ground black pepper

2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, tips trimmed off

Directions:Combine vodka, lemon juice, sugar, olive oil, salt and

pepper in a bowl. Stir to dissolve salt and sugar.Add the chicken wings and mix to coat. Cover the bowl

and refrigerate for two to four hours.Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9-inch-by-

13-inch baking pan with two layers of foil.Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer in the pan

and pour the marinade evenly over it. Bake for about one hour and 15 minutes until meat is well-browned and pulling away from the bone.

Serve hot with a sauce of your choice.

A rich, delicious dessert is a game day essential? These fudge chocolate brown-ies will leave you feeling satisfied but not guilty as the unsweetened cocoa keeps

the fat content low in these decadent brownies.

Ingredients:5 tablespoons stick

margarine1 ounce unsweet-

ened chocolate2/3 cup Dutch-pro-

cess or unsweetened cocoa

1 1/2 cups sugar3 large egg whites,

lightly beaten1 large egg, lightly

beaten1 cup all-purpose

flour1/2 teaspoon bak-

ing powderCooking spray

Directions:Preheat oven to 325 degrees.Melt margarine and chocolate in a large saucepan over

medium heat.Stir in cocoa; cook one minute. Stir in sugar and cook for

one minute (mixture will almost form a ball and be difficult to stir.)

Remove pan from heat; cool slightly.Gradually add warm chocolate mixture to egg whites

and egg, stirring with a whisk until well-blended.Combine flour and baking powder; add flour mixture to

chocolate mixture, stirring well.Spoon batter into a 9-inch square baking pan coated with

cooking spray. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes; do not overbake. Cool on a wire rack.

Recipes courtesy of Health.com and Myrecipes.com.

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“W est Side Story,” Bernstein and Sondheim’s iconic 1957 adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Ro-meo and Juliet,” is an American classic. The feuding gangs, the songs and even the chore-

ography of the opening number are instantly recognizable. With such a well-known work, audience expectations can be sky-high. The pro-duction by the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre falls short of perfection, but is still terrifically fun to watch.

The cast features three UM alumni, including Sarah Amengual, who played Maria on Broadway in the recent revival that reprises her lead role here.

The Actors’ Playhouse’s specialty is big-budget musicals, and “West Side Story” delivers a spectacle. This is a cast of universally first-rate dancers; “The Dance at the Gym” and “The Rumble” were especially impressive displays of these talents. The members of the

Jet ensemble also displayed their comedic prowess to great effect with crowd favorite “Gee, Officer Krupke.”

While the dance numbers were fantastic, at times it felt as though the acting was equally choreographed, leading to some wooden per-formances. Amengual and her counterpart, Tim Quartier (who plays Tony), displayed only flashes of chemistry. This was difficult to ignore in a show centered on their romance. Additionally, performers some-times fell into the trap of sleepwalking through the familiar score, merely singing the songs rather than acting them and bringing their characters fully to life. While the voices were beautiful, the songs were unsatisfying without life behind them.

A notable exception was Isabelle McCalla, who played the pas-sionate and fiercely loyal Anita. McCalla brought fire to her role and elevated the performance of everyone around her. Theo Lencicki, who played Bernardo, and Amengual were both at their bests when they shared the stage with McCalla. McCalla brought much needed pathos and substance to a show that relied too heavily on flash as a whole. Her penultimate scene delivering a message to the Jets was truly haunting.

As usual, the technical elements at the Miracle Theatre were the most elaborate one can find in Miami outside of the Adrienne Arsht Center. The set, designed by Tim Bennett, successfully evoked New York in the 1950s to a realistic degree while still accommodating for the needs of the production, including space for dancers and major scene transitions. Everything, including costumes, props and lights was meticulously selected for detail. The sound was slightly uneven at times, with some microphone issues, but ultimately did not distract from the production.

While the Actors’ Playhouse’s production doesn’t transcend the beloved movie version, there is still something thrilling about see-ing “West Side Story” live. The story comes second to the technical achievements of the dancers and the memorable songs. Whether this is a result to celebrate or to bemoan is debatable. Still, “West Side Story” is an entertaining, exciting evening out for fans looking to see the musical outside of the screen.

IF YOU GOWHAT: “West Side Story”

WHERE: Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle The-atre, 280 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables

WHEN: 8 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 21.

COST: $15 student rush tickets (except Saturdays and Sundays), $52-$59 regular price

For more information, call 305-444-9293 or visit actorsplayhouse.org.

Miracle Theatre takes on timeless musical ‘West Side Story’By Madelyn PaquetteMadelyn Paquette

Staff Writer

I CONIC DUO: Sarah Amengual as Maria and Tim Quartier as Tony in Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre’s production of West Side Story.

DESIGN BYDESIGN BY AMY MELTZER AMY MELTZER

Photos courtesy George SchiavonePhotos courtesy George SchiavoneCLASSIC ACT: The cast of ‘West Side Story’ at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. West Side Story runs until Feb. 21.

Emily Dabau may be emailed at edge@themiamihurricane.com

EDGE BRIEFS

Get cozy with this classic favorite and follow Charlie Brown on an epic adventure with his best friend Snoopy. On Friday, the Cinematic Arts

Commission will be screening “The Pea-nuts Movie” at 9:30 p.m. at the Cosford Cinema. The event is free for students with a Cane Card.

ʻThe Peanuts Movieʼ Patio Jams Presents: Electric Church Painting and PitchersCatch a perfor-

mance from Electric Church between classes Thursday during Patio Jams, starting at 12:15 p.m. This week, student

band Electric Church will be taking over the Lakeside Patio Stage. There will also be snow cones and giveaways.

Head over to the Rat Friday to show off your artistic talent while painting your own masterpiece and enjoying a pitcher of beer (or your favorite beverage). The eve-

ning of painting will include two sessions, one at 5 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. The limit is 20 students per session and spots are f irst come, f irst served.

8 SPORTS THE MIAMI HURRICANE February 4 - February 7, 2016

19SportsSports Ranking of the Hurricanes’ 2016 recruiting class by ESPN.

M ark Richt said on his f irst day as the new head coach of the Hurricanes that he was going to make recruiting local players from Florida a priority. In his f irst class

in charge of the Canes, Richt signed nine players from South Florida and 18 overall.

“Palm Beach County is great. So is Dade [County], so is Broward [County], so are the rest of the counties all the way up … obviously the state of Florida is so cru-cial,” Richt said in a press conference Wednesday after-noon. “Somebody named a stat in those counties – [there are] maybe 90 or so Division I guys, out of just those three counties alone? So we have to do a great job there.”

The Canes added players who can not only step in right away, but also contribute in a few years. Miami’s prize on National Signing Day was wide receiver Ahm-mon Richards, a four-star U.S. Army All-American who also had offers from Alabama, Auburn and Georgia among others.

“[Getting Ahmmon] was a big one,” Wide Receivers Coach Ron Dugans said. “You weren’t 100 percent sure who you were going to get. When he threw up the U and put the hat on, man, I was excited. We knew we were getting a great player and also a great kid.”

However, Miami suffered a painful loss the night leading up to National Signing Day. Tyler Byrd, a four-star cornerback and U.S. Army All-American, dropped his verbal commitment to the Canes and signed with Tennessee. Wide receiver Latrell Williams also left the Canes for the Volunteers on Wednesday. The Hurricanes ended National Signing Day with the 19th-ranked 2016 class on ESPN.

The Canes entered National Signing Day with five members of the 2016 class already enrolled at Miami. Defensive end Patrick Bethel came ready to work when enrolled last month.

“The playing time to expect is you get what you earn. There’s nothing guaranteed here,” Bethel said. “If you come here and work your butt off, it’ll result in some good playing time. The only thing that is guaranteed is what you work for.”

Bethel’s position coach, Craig Kuligowski, was pleased with how the class turned out and the advantage of recruiting from Miami.

“I think we got a great class. I’m able to go into any school in the country and talk to a defensive lineman, and that kid’s going to be interested in looking at us,” Kuligowski said. “In the whole recruiting class there’s a lot of good size, speed and athleticism. Guys that can compete at the highest level. I’m excited to see what these puppy dogs grow into.”

Richt is just looking forward to working with his 18 new players.

“We’re thankful for the young men that put their faith in this university, in this program and in this coaching staff. We’re looking forward to working with them. They’re a very talented bunch,” Richt said. “We’re going to hold up our end of the bargain, and I know they will as well.”

COMMENTARY

Hurricanes finish signing day with 9 players from South Florida

By Mark SingerMark SingerSports Editor

CANES 2016 CLASSCANES 2016 CLASS18 Players

11 Four-stars

7 Three-stars Jeff James, Jr., Michael Irvin, Jr., Tyreic Martin, Malek Young, Tre John-son, Jovani Haskins, Michael Pinckney

Jack Allison, Pat Bethel, Zach McCloud, Shaquille Quarterman, Travis Homer, Sam Bruce, Romeo Finley, Dionte Mullins, Joe Jackson, Cedrick Wright, Ahmmon Richards

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R ecruiting is the foundation of success for college foot-ball programs across the nation. The Hurricanes did a strong job recruiting for their defense this off-season, and National Signing Day was the culmination of the

coaching staff’s efforts.The most important addition of the day for the Canes’ de-

fense came when safety Romeo Finley chose the Canes. Heading into National Signing Day, most recruiting experts did not expect Finley to choose the Canes, but instead expected him to choose either Clemson or Georgia Tech. The four-star recruit is the No. 15-ranked safety in the nation according to 247Sports. The addition of Finley is key for the Canes because Miami will be without both starting safeties from last season, Deon Bush and Dallas Crawford. The 6-foot-1 Finley is a hard-hitting defensive back with good size for his position.

“What I love about Romeo is his aggressiveness. One of the biggest things we are looking for in evaluating young men is their ability to seek contact, and he does that on every play,” Safeties Coach Ephraim Banda said to Rivals.

The Hurricanes also added safeties Cedrick Wright and Jeff James. James, the nephew of former Hurricane great Edgerrin James, is the No. 56-ranked safety in the country on Rivals.com. Wright is a versatile safety who also has the ability to play corner-back and rush the passer.

Also in the secondary, the Canes added the No. 47-ranked cor-nerback in the nation in Malek Young. Young switched his verbal commitment from Georgia to Miami when Mark Richt took over as head coach of the Canes.

The Canes added defensive tackle Tyreic Martin. The three-star recruit will provide depth on the defensive line. He has the abil-ity and talent to develop into a starter.

Along the defensive line, the Canes also added defensive end Joe Jackson. Jackson, the No. 23-ranked defensive end according to ESPN, is a quick weak-side end who has a strong ability to get to the passer.

“We want our defensive line to penetrate. We’re really not do-ing anything that South Florida should not be used to,” Defensive Coordinator Manny Diaz said. “We want to try to create as many negative plays as we possibly can while at the same time not giving up as many big plays as we can. That’s ultimately what the defense is about.”

Prior to National Signing Day, the Canes already had a strong defensive recruiting class. The team had four defensive early enroll-ees in linebackers Shaquille Quarterman, Zach McCloud, Michael Pinckney and defensive end Patrick Bethel. Quarterman is a tradi-tional big-hitting linebacker who excels in the box.

“Quarterman can be a really good inside guy between the tackles,” ESPN’s Jamie Newberg said.

Not only is Quarterman a good fit for the Canes, he feels he belongs in Miami.

“It feels great [to be a Hurricane]. It feels exactly like I thought it would,” Quarterman said. “This being my dream school since I was young, I always wanted to wear this orange and green.”

FOOTBALL

Miami’s 2016 recruiting class promising for defense

By Tej JoshiTej JoshiCopy Editor

A s National Signing Day came to a close, the University of Miami’s recruiting class finished ranked No. 23 nationally, according to Rivals.

The self-proclaimed “Swag 16” recruiting class stands to improve the Hurricanes’ offense signifi-cantly for this upcoming season.

The biggest addition to the offense is wide re-ceiver Sam Bruce. The St. Thomas Aquinas gradu-ate originally committed to the Canes back in July 2014, but a recent surge by Ohio State caused some concern that he would leave for Urban Meyer’s squad. Bruce reaffirmed his commitment to Mi-ami on Jan. 25 and signed his letter of intent to the Canes on National Signing Day.

The four-star recruit could make an impact on the Canes’ offense as early as his freshman season. Although the 5-foot-8, 180-pound player is small in stature, he is a blazing-quick receiver who can break in and out of routes with great acceleration.

“[Bruce is a] great kid, a dynamic player. We’re just ready to see what he can do with the ball in his hand at this level,” Wide Receivers Coach Ron Dugans said. “He’s a great addition because he brings in a different skill set that we needed.”

Head Coach Mark Richt also raved about Bruce’s athleticism.

“Sam Bruce is a very explosive player when it comes to changing direction, quickness [and] toughness. He is a very well-put-together guy,” Richt said. “He obviously has very good ball skills. I think a lot of people would say he’s more of a slot receiver and I think he can obviously play there, but I think he has the ability to get on the edge a little bit as well with his speed.”

Bruce, rated ESPN’s No. 67 recruit in the country, will have a chance to be a key receiver for the Canes in their 2016 campaign, as the Canes saw the departures of their top receivers in 2015 in Rashawn Scott and Herb Waters. If for some rea-son Bruce does not fit into the rotation at receiver, he still figures to be a dynamic return-man for the Canes.

The Canes did not stop strengthening their receiving corps at Bruce. The team also added four-star receiving recruits Ahmmon Richards and Dionte Mullins. Mullins, a West Palm Beach native, is an athletic receiver who turned down scholarship bids to top programs such as Alabama, Auburn and Clemson for Miami.

“When you talk about raw ability at that posi-tion, he’s what you’re looking for,” Richt said of Mullins.

The Canes also added running back Travis Homer. Homer is rated as the No. 10 running back in the nation according to 247Sports and has the ability to take any carry the distance. Brown is “absolutely” okay with him being the only running back in this class.

“I’m very excited about him. He’s got some great ability, some homerun ability, but also is a very versatile guy. He can do multiple things out of the backfield,” Brown said.

The Canes added offensive lineman Tre Johnson as well as two three-star tight ends in Jovani Haskins and Michael Irvin Jr., the son of former Hurricane Michael Irvin. Michael Irvin Jr. also attended St. Thomas Aquinas with the afore-mentioned Bruce.

The main beneficiary of these signings will be Jack Allison. Allison, an early enrollee back in January, may be the Canes’ most important catch of the recruiting class, as he should be the Canes’ future quarterback. Rivals’s No. 9-ranked quarter-back in the 2016 class is a traditional pocket passer who can pick apart defenses.

“He throws the ball extremely well and he is very smart. I know he’s going to work hard and do his very best to help us win,” Richt said.

Allison truly believes in the future of the Canes’ program.

“I think we’re on the brink. In the next couple years, we’re going to be a serious contender,” Al-lison said.

FOOTBALL

‘Swag 16’ recruiting class good sign for Canes’ offense

Kawan Amelung //Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer Staff PhotographerFRESH FACE: Freshman Jack Allison talks to reporters at the National Signing Day event at the Schwartz Center Wednesday afternoon. Allison is a Palmetto native and quarterback.

NEW RECRUIT: Freshman Patrick Bethel signs to the Hurricanes’ as a defensive end, adding to the 2016 singing class introduced Wednesday at the Schwartz Center.

By Tej JoshiTej JoshiCopy Editor

Kawan Amelung //Kawan Amelung // Staff Photographer Staff Photographer

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J ust as everyone expected, Mi-ami’s 79-70 win over Notre Dame will always be remembered as the “Anthony Lawrence Game.” The

freshman guard led all scorers with a ca-reer-high 18 points as the Hurricanes took down the Irishin front of 6,819 fans at the BankUnited Center on Wednesday night.

“I’m very, very proud of Anthony Lawrence Jr.,” Head Coach Jim Larrañaga said. “We call him ‘Amp.’ Amp had gone through a period where he was not playing much, yet in the last few practices he was terrific.”

Lawrence played just one minute in the team’s last three games coming into the matchup against Notre Dame (15-7, 6-4). The 6-foot-7 Florida native made all three of his three-pointers in the first half and

went into the break with a team-leading 11 points, just two shy of his career-high for a game.

“I’ve been playing good all week in practice and once I saw the first one go down, I had the confidence already, so I just kept shooting,” Lawrence said. “My teammates kept finding me in open spots and I was just knocking down the shots.”

Amp continued his stellar play after halftime. He started the second half in place of redshirt junior forward Kamari Murphy and proceeded to block two shots in just over two minutes. Lawrence set a new career-high with a falling-away-three-pointer, his fourth on four attempts, over an Irish defender at the 14:25 mark.

Redshirt senior point guard Angel Ro-driguez said it was “great” to see Lawrence knock down shots. “You never see a dif-ference in his body language and the way he carries himself,” Rodriguez said. “He hasn’t been playing as much and coach just gave him the opportunity and he was ready to perform.”

Redshirt senior guard Sheldon Mc-Clellan put the Canes up by 20 on a step-back three with 8:06 left in the game. Ro-

driguez applied the finishing touch with an alley-oop to Murphy with 4:25 on the clock. Miami maintained a double-digit lead until the final two seconds.

Rodriguez got off to a nice start for the Canes (17-4, 6-3). The team leader assisted on four of Miami’s first five field goals. Ju-nior guard Davon Reed took the reins the final 5:06 of the half. Reed scored all six of his first-half points and recorded two steals in the stretch.

The Canes took a 45-33 lead into half-time because of a 13-4 run in the final 2:59 of the half. Miami went 17-of-27 (63 per-cent) from the field in the first and made four shots in a row to close the half. The Canes needed the hot start after suffering a disappointing 85-69 loss to North Carolina State on Jan. 30.

“More than anything I always say, ‘We can’t let one loss become two,’” Rodriguez said. “I thought we did a great job coming out with a lot of energy and with the right mindset and as you can see, we didn’t let one loss become two. Hopefully now we let one win become two.”

The Canes next play Georgia Tech at 1 p.m. on Sunday in Atlanta.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Canes beat Notre Dame 79-70

By Mark SingerMark SingerSports Editor

Victoria McKaba //Victoria McKaba // Ass istant Photo Editor Ass istant Photo Editor

AMPED UP: Freshman forward Anthony Lawrence Jr. charges for a layup during Wednesday night’s game against Notre Dame at the BankUnited Center. Larewnce had a career-high 18 points and the Hurricanes won 79-70.

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her friends sent her “proof” that I was cheating: a picture of me and the “dumb side b*tch” I was out with.

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since you’re not doing anything suspicious. There’s nothing wrong with hanging out with someone of the opposite gender, whether or not they’re family. I’m sure she wouldn’t appreciate you accusing her of cheating every time she grabs a beer with her guy friends.

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It’s time to find someone who wants a healthy, jealousy-free relationship.

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