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UM Spends To Escape The Dark
By JEAN CLAUDE de la FRANCE
News Writer
An undisclosed amount of money will be made available by the University to improve the lighting on campus following a recent survey made by a committee, headed by Vice President for Business Affairs Oliver Bonnert.
Thirty-one separate recommendations were made by the committee, to improve areas where existing lights are inadequate or where new lights are needed to provide better campus security, according to a report released by the physical plant.
The committee was made up of student leaders, the staff of the physical plant, and members of public safety and of the University’s business office.
Areas which needed minor repairs or those in need of immediate concern were taken care of within a week after the survey, according to the report.
These areas included the immediate vicinity of the towers and the path from the Rathskeller to the towers.
Most of the existing light bulbs around the towers were destroyed by vandalism, according to the report.
The power lines which serviced lights around I.ake Osceola and the Rathskeller path were ruptured when the sprinkler system was installed, and maintenance had failed to do the repairs.
Undergraduate Student Body Government {Executive Secretary for University Affairs, Joy Hodges, who was one of the organizers of the survey committee commented that one of the problems was negligence.
"There is no reason why we should have so many problems at once,” Hodges said.
“I have had many students come to me and say that we need better lightings on campus.
"My main concern is for the safety of the students who are walking around late at night," she said.
Bonnert said that “we encourage students to go to their leaders and tell them when there is is a problem. They will relate it to physical plant.” He added that the University will try to keep a closer eye on the lighting system on campus.
“Students should not have to report things like that," Hodges contended. "The University is paying people to do that."
Two major projects will stem from the survey.
In order to curb thefts in the Eaton Hall Parking Lot, more efficient lightings will be installed. The existing system provide only partial light
The stretch from the Financial Aid Office CBuilding 36) through Merrick Street ending at Stanford Drive becomes dangerous for pedestrians and car drivers after it gets dark, the survey party found. Plans to add a new light pole is now being drawn, according to the vice president for business affairs' office.
Some lighting problems will have to be handled through Florida Power and Light because they involve services for which the University pays FP&L.
The overriding priority of the committee was to try and light the campus in an effort to slow the rate of crime on campus. UM Public Safety Director Joe Frechette, a member of the committee pointed out that although providing better lighting has not always slowed the rate of crime, it helps make the assaillant more identifiable by the victim.
The committee is scheduled to re-evaluate the work done and possibly make new reccomendations, Bonnert said The next check-up will take place within the next two weeks.
Hodgesjjso said that there will be more recontend-ations made involving other areas of campus, but that these were more pressing at the present time.
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Carnival Earns Record Sum
By SHARON HINSON
News Writer
This year’s Carni Gras had a record gross intake of $48.000.
Susan I.iss, chairperson of the Carni Gras committee, said that the next highest money-making year was acheived four years ago when $47,500 was grossed.
The largest college carnival in the South was at UM Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It brought brightly lit rides, games, contests, food and music to students and the public.
Some of the attractions included: the Himalaya, fer-ris wheels, a slide and bumper cars.
The campus radio station, WVUM supplied the music.
Will Tent Prove To Be A Leakproof
By STEVEN BOYER
News Writer
Facilities Planning and Construction officials have dispelled any rumors that the Student Union’s new tent is leaking because of heavy seasonal rains.
The fabric and steel tension structure requires only a section of metal stripping to divert the water from the back of the stage, said the staff architect and designer of the project, Todd Jonas.
"The two-layer thick vinyl-coated polyester matter is reinforced with 13 number U’s \lA inch thick steel rods| and anchored by two 24-foot columns. Constructed to withstand hurricane-force winds of up to 150 miles per hour, its main purpose is to keep the slage virtually dry when setting up the night before the patio concerts," Jonas said.
Completion of the project, including the painting of the stage itself, is anticipated within the next two weeks.
When allocations from last year's student rebate were initially appropriated, the general consensus of (
students and administrative officials was that campus improvements were paramount.
Besides all the new shrubbery and coral rocks around Lake Osceola, a stage covering that would offer not only architectural beauty, but also functional practicality, was proposed.
"The recently erected structure was superior to the other proposed designs in all respects,” said John Stofan, programming director for Student Activities.
The aternate design was a “space frame" of solid concrete and steel backed by a 25-foot concrete wall that would hamper the view of tht terrace from the southwest side of the campus, without giving any additional protection from the elements.
This design was considered inferior to the unique form of the tension structure which, although stretched between cables, appears to be floating on air. The rejected submission, on the other hand, would have blocked a great deal of sunli;Rit.
“The wisest choice was made, and all that remains now are the finishing touches," Alan Rubin, USBG president, said.
According to Jonas, these modern tension structures have replaced concrete shells. Business is booming in the fabric structure market, while sales in concrete projects have fallen off.
"Go stand on top of the stage around noontime on a nice sunny day with a mild breeze. The sound, the feel, the natural sway, it’s a beautiful design that really should be experienced firsthand to be appreciated,” Jonas said.
The Helios Company, the same firm that did much of the structural tension work at the Expo '70 World's Fair, constructed the stage
top at an expense of $55,000. Another $33,000 went to the Bill Nemec Construction Company for the concrete balustrades that anchor the structure to the patio floor.
The total bill for the project, including architectural and consultant fees, (mounts to $06.000.
Many orgaizations set up games offering prizes ranging from posters to stuffed animals to plants to records.
Some games just offered satisfaction For example, one allowed participants to help destroy a car with a sledgehammer The car was donated to Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity by Southland Towing
Food was also abundant. Food lovers a’ Carni liras could choose from Indian. Greek and Italian foods or such American foods as hotdogs, lemonade and watermelon.
One sorority. Kappa Kappa Gamma, ran one of several booths offering baked goods
Some troths held popular contests like the balloon shave which delighted the children on Thursday night. The kissing Contest attracted a crowd of student spectators and four participating couples Saturday night
Saturday afternoon was Kids’ Day. A magician performed and there were several contests such as Pizza Eating, Hoola- Hoop.and Musical Chairs.
The reaction to Carni Gras was favorable from both students and the public
“This is fantastic. This is the best one |Carni Gras| I’ve seen in three years." George Maznicki, a student, said. "It was put together very well and it was very organized."
Junior Ira Shapiro also said he thought Carni Gras was better this year. "There seems to be a lot more to do."
Two freshmen, Aileen Small and Lynn Goldberg, both agreed they were "having a great time."
Amanda Cutler, who lives in the Miami area, said "it’s all right." Carni Gras was better than most carnivals in Miami, she said.
But Carni Gras is not just entertainment. Many students donated time to help raise money for their organizations. Roughly 60 percent of the money goes back to the organizations. The other 40 percent goes to the University Paul R. Yarck Fund, a fund which provides
physical improvement foi student facilities.
Theo Sof'a and John Palka worked at USBG’s Pie in the Eye boo.h Saturday night. This game allowed students to throw whipped cream-topped sponges at people standing behind wooden caricatures of a man and woman.
Sofia said, "I think it’s our best year in a long time We re making about double what we made last year." Palka estimated that profits would be about $2.50 Patti Toro of Chi Omega Sorority helped out at her organiza’ on's Candyland booth. The booth was colorfully decorated with a painted rainbow and floor and styrofoam cutouts in the shape of hearts and candy canes.
"Caini Gras is great even with had weather. It |the weather| seemed to improve just when we needed it to," To 'o said
I “We’re doing well," she added We re one of the few be >ths where you can buy or win |prizes|."
Eric Payne helped run Alpha Tau Omega’s football toss Saturday night
“I think we’re doirg pretty good." he said. Payne added that they were doing better than last year and that h- estimated that they would make about $50
Av irian McKendri k, an Alpha Kappa Alpha pledgt was working at that sorority's Pic a Plant booth She said that "one member of the sorority said we're loing better than last year " She added that she thougl t profits for the sorority would be about $150 Ho vever, not all organizations participated in Carni Gras for profit
Ka ipa Kappa Gamma is donating its profits from baked goods at the Konfectionary |sic| Booth to the Reye’s Syndrome National Foundation
According to a Public Safety officer, incidents at Carni Gras were "very minimal On the averagp, I would say it’s very good." the officer said
Liss said, “1 think there was one or two |problems|, maybe . . . Everything went beautifully."
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