It's Wednesday night. Katie* hasn't slept since Saturday. She's not an insomniac. She doesn't have nightmares that keep her up all night. She stays awake on purpose, to study. Katie takes at least one Adderall when she wants to stay up all night, not get distracted by sleep or hunger and to study mass amounts of notes and readings.
Goggin Ice Center was once again filled on Oct. 9, with the rousing chorus of "Hey Ref, Get Off Your Knees," as fans watched the now #1 ranked Redhawks begin the season with a win against St. Cloud. For many fans, the Redhawks are Miami's champions-defenders of Miami glory who prove their love and honor by brandishing hockey sticks. This year, the team gained seven new players to add to the brotherhood.
In a far away land known as East quad, comprised of middle-of-the-ladder Miami freshmen, it was a right of passage. Even in freezing weather, first-year students would gather after either a crappy night at Stadium or a long session of ENG 111 style guide reading to exchange names, hometowns and saliva.
THE POWER OF HELPING PEOPLE Sophomore Corrylee Drozda plans on giving back over her winter break. As a member of Miami's Scholar Leader Program, Drozda will take a "Plunge" on the program's annual winter break service trip of the same name. "This year, (the program) will be going to Atlanta, Georgia, where we will do volunteer work .
Sarah's at the salon getting her hair cut, reading Cosmo's "Top 10 Wild Sex Positions." The hairdresser leans over her shoulder and points out that the "Sensual Spoon" looks fun. Sarah furrows her eyebrows and thinks this woman is way too old to be having sex, but she agrees nonetheless.