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Alumni
Come Back Home
By LOURDES FERRER
Hurricane As.sn( luir News Editor
Homecoming is a time when we welcome back alumni to renew their ties with the university
"Homecoming is a time (or the alumni to come back and support their alma mater If they don’t, then it’s not a Homecoming,” said Homecoming Chairman Dianne Regalado.
Throughout Homecoming Week. Nov. 21-28, the Student Alumni Association — which promotes interaction between alumni and current students — will recognize the student organization that promotes student-alumni relations most enthusiastically.
The organization to win the Student Alumni Association Award will be the one which brings the most alumni back to the university
The alumni need not be strictly alumni of a particular organization, but they must be alumni
of UM.
To begin this new tradition, there will be a "traveling” trophy presented at the end of the week.
This new event in Homecoming Week is primarily "to show the alumni's that we are doing something to bring them back," said Homecoming Chairman Dianne Regalado.
"This will help create greater student-alumni relations," said Regalado.
Regalado expects a good turnout of alumni since “there are a lot of alumni in the area who
do want to get involved but haven't had a reason."
This — now — is their special time," she added “Although they are always welcome back "
The maximum number of points to be awarded is 100. Two points will be awarded for every alumnus representing your organization at the Homecoming events — the blood drive, spirit, opening ceremonies, parade, pageant and pep rally
There will be an alumni check-in table at each event and at the location where the stu-dent/alumni float will be built.
Spirit and enthusiasm is the key and will be considered for the 10 extra discretionary points.
Larry Brendler plays as Vice President George Bush and his wife look on
Music student plays piano for VP Bush
By LOURDES FERNANDEZ
Hurricane News Editor
It is not every day that a college student has a chance to play before the vice president of the United States That realization did not readily strike UM sophomore l.arry Brendler. who didn't recognize the importance of such an event until it was almost upon him
Brendler, a music composition major, was recently invited to perform at Capitol Hill for the American News Women Club
Among Brendler's audience was Vice President George Bush, who attended the club’s meeting last week to induct its new president and vice president
Brendler. who composes lyrics on the spot, wrote songs for Bush and the inductees. One of his songs, I'm proud to he an American, earned him a "thumbs up” from Bush
A native of Maryland. Brendler had been invited to perform after he had played at the Variety Club in Washington. D.C There he was asked to play a song for radio personality Larry King
The song was later played by King over WGMS, a national broadcasting system King also interviewed Brendler over the air
Brendler has had another of
his songs on the airwaves. King, a song on Martin Luther King, was sent to a Washington radio station and played several times before the recent march
Brendler was invited to play at last week's event by Anne Orleans, manager of the Variety Club and member of the American News Women Club
Other notable Washingtonians appeared besides Bush: Jeane Kirkpatrick, ambassador to the United Nations; David Stockman, director of management and budget; Jim Brady, press secretary; and Senators Paula Hawkins. Barry Goldwa-ter, Howard Baker, and John Warner. Larry King was also there
Brendler wrote his first piece. Rippling Waters, when he was six years old. In addition to playing piano, he also plays the trumpet and sings both pop and
opera. He performs in clubs and private parties for a living, playing material from the 1920s to the 1980s. He has played in various nightclubs on Miami Beach
Brendler says he has three dreams.
"My big dream is to become somebody like Billy Joel." said Brendler. "My second dream is to become an established actor in motion pictures Third, I'd then like to move into writing for the contemporary/classical world "
In describing himself. Bren-
dler says he is "an entertainer, songwriter, singer, pianist and multi-keyboardist."
The 20-year-old says he came to Miami because the University of Miami School of Music has a reputation as one of the best He wasn't planning to attend college, but on a visit to Florida he auditioned at UM "for the heck of it" and was accepted "The musical direction I've experienced here has been extremely helpful in my life. The only word I can think of to describe it is fantastic," he said
By ( HIQUI CARTAGENA
Hurricane Staff Wnter
Philosophically speaking, the constancy assumption is an easy way out, according to Dr Micheál Philips
Constancy and the moral version of the Natural Rights thesis were the subjects of a paper presented last Friday by Philips as part of the Philisophy Colloquim sponsored by the department of Philosophy
Leonard Carrier, the director of the Philosophy Colloquim, presented the lecturer, reviewing the background of the visiting professor.
A distintictly varied crowd of people filled Room 202 of Allen Hall and listened attentively to the philosophical postulations proposed by Philips, but only a few took notes
Discussing the volatility of the constancy assumption. Philips criticized the conservative bias of the moral philosophers which advocate it
According to Philips, the constancy assumption does not always hold true, because the weight of the obligations and the degree of morality involved may differ widely from case to case.
Philips' specialties include ethics, applied ethics, political philosophy and history of philosophy.
His latest work is a text entitled Possibilities: An Introduction to Philosophy Through Science Fiction. It is published by Prometheus Books and is projected to appear early next year Currently, Philips is working on a book on the liberal tradition
Philips's presentation was the second of an on-going series which will feature, on Oct. 14, a presentation by Dr. Richard Sharvy, a former UM philosophy professor whose contract was not renewed at the beginning of this year.
Sharvy is currently the executive director of the Avondale Institute in Coral Gables
Miami Hurricane/RODOLPHO CASTANEDA
Dr. Philips presented his paper last Friday
Inside
College Roundup
The search for a new University of Florida president is on. More information on this and other college news in College Roundup. /Page 3
State of UM
Editor in Chief Ronnie Romos looks at the ridiculous statements of banner-carrying students and USBG President Mark Cheskin. /Page 4
Rathskeller
Entertainment Editor Scott Rixford analyzes some of the
Rathskeller improvements. /Page 6
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A complete review and analysis of the TJM-Duke game. / Page 8

‘Mile of Silver" raises $900
By LOURDES FERNANDEZ
Hurricane News Editor
For the first time ever students actively participated in the University of Miami's United Way campaign through the "Mile of Silver." held last Wednesday
The project, part of a campaign to raise money for United Way, was a mile-long tape that wound through the Student Union and out to the Ashe Building
Although donations were slow In coming, about $900 was raised
"In the beginning, people thought it was a game." said Suzanne Graham. who, as president of Cirle K, organized the Mile "It took us two hours to convince people we were collecting money in this fashion "
The club that collected the most was the Organization of Jamaican Unity with $152. Roadrunners followed with $66 The fraternity collecting the most was Alpha Sigma Phi with $60 Each of these groups received a keg of beer from Coors
The individual collecting the most was Margaret Haley with $53. She received a club membership to Manhattan's.
Members from Circle K and Gamma Sigma Sigma helped set up the tajie and collect money The Program Council provided free popcorn and the UM Jazz Band for entertainment
According to Graham, there were approximately 50 students collecting money at the tape She hopes to raise about $2.000 next year, since "everyone will have seen it "
Various institutions donated Items, such as Pepsi (free drinks for each SI donation). SAGA (30 free lunches for $5 donations). Peaches Tapes and Records (free records for $5 donations), and the Rathskeller (free dinners for presidents of the clubs that participated)
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Schedule/points
Date Oct. 21 Oct. 24-26 Oct 27 Oct 27
Event Pageant Blood Drive Pep Rally Parade
Check-in	Place
6:45-7:45	Front Entrance
9-5	Flamingo Ballroom
7-7:30	Student Union Patio
TBA	Float building site
Event
Blood Drive Opening Ceremonies Parade Pep Rally
Outstanding Student/Alumni Involvement (discretionary)
Points
14 pts. (at least 7 Alumni) 16 pts. (at least 8 Alumni) 30 pts. (at least 15 Alumni) 30 pts. (at least 15 Alumni)
10 pts.
Maximum number of points to be awarded is 100 — two points for every alumni representing your organization
Florida colleges vary admissions
By ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ
Special to the Hurricane
Editors note: This is the third in a series on higher education in Flori da. This story deals with admissions policies.
Each Florida university has its own admissions policies and requirements for new students. However, a high school diploma is a requirement that must be met for enrollment in any university
The state of Florida now requires all high school students to pass the state Student Assessment Test before they can receive their diplomas, according to Allayn Bernstein, testing specialist for the Dade County Schools Last year, the state had allowed seniors another opportunity to take the test in the summer.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
The University of Miami has a selective process of admissions "The Committee on Admissions reads every application," said George Giampe-tro, director of admissions.
Last year. UM accepted 4,000 of the 5.300 entering freshmen who applied. and 1,300 of the 2,200 transfer students who applied. Giampetro said
The following are specific requirements for admissions at UM
Freshmen applicants should be graduates from an accredited secondary school, or else be in the process of completing graduation requirements.
Scores from the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT) are required (or all freshman applicants.
Transfer applicants must present a "C'average or better in all previous college work and be in good standing at the lasL institution attended
Courses completed with passing grades at other colleges and universities that are acceptable for academic credit will be later translated into UM equivalents by the admissions office.
Higher Education
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Because of a limited entering freshman class each fall, only a small number of highly qualified students from states other than Florida are admitted to the University of Florida
In the past year. UF accepted 2,900 of the 10,470 entering freshmen who applied. James Parrish, director of admissions, said that of the 7.293 transfer students who applied, each will be selected by the college they wish to enter based on the criteria and the number they can accommodate The following are specific requirements for admission to the University of Florida:
Freshman applicants should be graduates of an accredited secondary school and have completed 12 academic units in college preparatory courses. This is a general requirement for all state universities.
An overall “C" average in academic courses.
A total score of at least 840 on the SAT or a composite score of at least 17 on the ACT
Transfer applicants with an associate of arts degree from a Florida junior college should have:
At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic work, exclusive of occupational courses.
An approved general education program of at least 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours).
A grade-point-average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 system on all college-level academic courses. These requirements apply to all state universities Other transfer applicants should have a “C" average or better in all previous college work and be in good standing at the last institution This requirement is also for all state institutions in Florida
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
"Florida State University is one of the state universities that has upgraded their admissions requirements," said John Barnhill, assistant director of admissions at FSU.
FSU accepted 3.700 of the 7,700 freshman students who applied last year as well as 3,100 of the 4,559 transfer students, Barnhill added
The following are the new admissions requirements for Florida State: Freshman applicants should meet the general requirements, have a 2.5 minimum grade point average, and score at least 950 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT.
Starting in the fall of 1984, Freshman applicants should have three units of English and two units of mathematics
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
FIU has not changed Its admissions policy since 1981. said William Brinkley, director of admissions and school/college relations at FIU He added that the high school grade-point-average still receives greater emphasis than the SAT
FIU accepted 659 of the 1,234 freshman students who applied last year, and 1,190 of the 2,711 who applied this year
The following are specific requirements for admission to FIU:
Freshman applicants should meet the general requirements They should have completed 12 academic credits in college preparatory courses, have an overall "B" average in academic courses and a total score of at least 1,000 on the SAT or a composite score of 23 on the ACT
USBG presents Inn week
By LOURDES FERRER
Hurricane Associate News Editor
As an opening event for this school year. USBG Week sparks off four fun-filled days of special activities from Oct. 4-7
USBG Week events "will offer opportunities for students to get involved in student government and projects within the university and the community,’* said USBG Vice President Suzanne Graham
It will also offer students a chance to meet the members of the university’s administration and to
participate in USBG’s open forums, which will be held throughout the
year
The four days will be filled with events and activities such as giveaways and barbeques, sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Body Government (USBG).
The Weeks’s primary purpose is to let students know that USBG is there to help them.” Graham said Following is the USBG Week’s schedule of events:
Please turn to page 2/USBG WEEK