Miami Hurricane, September 16, 1986

              Write your comrade
A UM student urges others to help a Soviet refusenik emigrate by writing letters to the Soviet government.
News — page 3
Fade to black
After a year of managerial and financial problems, the Beaumont Cinema has parted from the student-run Cinematic Arts Commission.
Entertainment — page 8
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The University of Miami defeated Texas Tech 61-11 Saturday in the Hurricanes’ home-opener.
Sports — page 10
Volume 64, Number 3
University of Miami
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1986
3 ‘free’ tickets to limit appeals
‘We need to keep some order in parking. Occasionally, people make mistakes, [but] people are sensible and want the system to work.’
_____________________________ Luis Glaser, provost
By DEBBIE MORGAN
Hurricane News Editor
Three “free" tickets will be given to parking offenders to cut down on the number of ticket appeals at the University of Miami, according to Provost Luis Glaser, who initiated the revision of the University’s parking code.
"We need to keep some order in parking,” Glaser said “Occasionally, people make mistakes, [but] people are sensible and want the system to work.”
After the “free” tickets are used up and a driver has two outstanding tickets, the new plan calls for the potential towing of the car upon the issue of the third ticket.
Therefore, students must pay outstanding tickets quickly and not wait for the fines to be asessed on the fee document, Glaser said.
The plan applies to all people who have to buy
decals to park at the University: administration, faculty, employees and students.
Glaser said he pushed for a revised parking code when he saw the figures of the number of ticket appeals granted; out of about 6,000 tickets applied for appeals, 5,000 are granted.
This new revised code will go into effect as soon as a final draft is approved, according to Paul Dee, UM's general counsel. It will be implemented during the academic year, excluding vacation recesses and the summer session.
He said parking restrictions in commuter and faculty lots will be enforced on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Therefore, evening students will not have to buy decals. Residential lots, however, will be patrolled 24 hours a day.
In the past, ticket fines have been assessed and the money used to maintain parking areas, Glaser said.
Now, rather than having a system which relies on fines, the revenue will be generated through decal prices. These prices, he said, will be dependent on the maintenance needs of the parking areas.
Because of the switch in source of money for maintenance, decal prices will probably increase, but there is a chance they may not go up at all. Glaser said.
When the plan is finalized, the money from the tickets will go into a general University fund. Glaser said he hopes the amount of ticket money will be minute.
"The sole purpose of fines is to keep the system running,” Glaser said.
An appeals committee, although much smaller, will still be in existence. But Glaser said he hopes the three warning tickets will be enough to do away with many appeals.
“If the appeals group never has to meet, then it [the system) will be a success."
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Cafeterias offer frozeiTyogurt
ROBERT VASQUEZ
By ELISA BERNSTEIN
Hurricane Stall Writer
Campus cafeterias will offer frozen yogurt from the ice cream machines starting tomorrow as a result of student suggestions on menu improvement.
Ice cream will still be served, alternating daily with frozen yogurt.
“I think it’s a good idea to try something different instead of keeping it the same all year,” said sophomore Charles Tillman. “Lowfat or fat content — it doesn’t matter to me."
While the exact flavors of yogurt have not been decided, Robert Choate, general manager of the University Dining Service, said the cafeterias will alternate between four or five choices.
Although the Ibis, the University’s cafeteria that operates on an a la carte system, already offers frozen yogurt, it will be a new experiment for
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Mahoney/Pearson, 960 and the Hurricane cafeterias.
Choate said he initiated the change after many students suggested including frozen yogurt in the cafeterias' menus.
Martha Wilkes, freshman, said this new addition “gives more variety. You have a choice. For dieters it can be a plus."
“I know a lot of girls who would love the ice cream, but they fear gaining 20 pounds," said Tracy Wotherspoon, junior. “It’s a nice dessert - lowfat.”
Although Choate said the University Dining Service expects the frozen yogurt to be popular among students, a few students expressed a dislike for the change.
Freshman Glenn Walulak, who said he eats the ice cream daily, said he doesn’t want the frozen yogurt to be served.
“I think it's a bad idea. A lot of people get ice cream everyday. I think a lot of people aren’t going to like it very much,” Walulak said.
However, the immediate reaction to the change appears to be optimistic, according to Choate.
At the present time the University Dining Service intends to continue the practice of alternating daily between ice cream and yogurt.
Should the demand for either dessert become greater than expected, the dining service will reorganize the menu.
Sororities rush this week
By OLYMPIA ROSS
Hurricane Assistant News Editor
In an effort to promote the use of personal computers on campus, the Coral Gables office of International Business Machines sponsored an IBM PC fair Thursday and Friday in the Whitten University Center.
The University of Miami also promoted its own computer specialty, the Local Area Network, which should be completed by the «nd of the fall semester, according to Alan Niederhoffer, manager of data communications and networking.
"We wanted to demonstrate some of the capabilities of the new University network," Niederhoffer said.
When completed, the network will allow students to have access to any University host computer. The system makes the various computer systems, including IBM and Sperry, more available for student use.
"It would become more productive for the student — and easier." Niederhoffer said.
With this network, students will not have to go to a lab to complete assignments, he said.
Niederhoffer added that some plans for peer-to-peer communications are also being considered. This arrangement would allow students to hook up with another student on campus.
“Hopefully, we’ll be able to put something like that together," he said. “All of the major universities have networks."
Currently, more information is being collected to provide maximum computer service to the students at minimal cost.
“It has not been determined yet what the final cost will be. We’re making every effort to keep it down,” Neiderhoffer said.
Surveys were distributed at the IBM PC fair to find out what types of computers students have. The
‘Every semester students are encouraged to get personal computers for on-campus use’
Maria Valle, IBM
representative
information will help determine how to convert each student's room to the Local Area Network.
“Every semester, students are encouraged to get personal computers for on campus use," said Maria Valle, a marketing representative for IBM.
Although IBM has visited other local universities in the past, this is the first year a fair was sponsored at UM.
“I think we had a pretty good turn out,” Valle said.
The fair featured demonstrations of the University’s network, various PC models, word processors, printers, software and a talking machine.
UM students, faculty and staff may purchase IBM computers, equipment and peripherals at the UM Bookstore for up to 30 percent off the regular cost.
Kimberly Johnson, a sophomore majoring in film, said that the IBM PC fair enlightened her.
"I 'm interested in buying a computer," she said. "This is the first time I realized that there was a student discount available for IBM computers."
Johnson added that she is excited about the upcoming network, but feels it may have some negative drawbacks.
“I think the program is probably positive overall, but it might cut back on student involvement in courses,” Johnson said.
ROBERT DIJYOSflturricane Staff
Give a cheer
Sam Jankovich, University of Miami athletic director, leads a cheer at a pep rally held at the Rathskeller Friday night.
Marriott appoints new manager
By PAUL DEAN
Hurricane Stuff Writer
In an attept to improve the quality of food service at the University of Miami, Marriott Corp. recently appointed Robert Choate as new general manager
for the University Dining Service.
According to Choate, Marriott did so after a five member task force examined the University Dining Service and found that there was room for improvement.
"There wasn’t a proper understanding of how the business should function," Choate said.
Formerly director of dining services at Carnegie-Mellon University, Choate replaced Ed Hover as general manager.
In his position, Choate oversees the $5 millon dollar budget, and with the aid of his 17 managers, administrates 400 employees.
Under Choate’s management, several changes in the dining service have taken place.
Among the changes are new uniforms for employees, revised menus and new equipment for salad bars and kitchens.
Choate has also instituted several new projects which will go into effect this year.
The first was the establishment of the kosher meal program in the Ibis Cafeteria, which started last week. The meals are preared by the Jewish Vocational Service under the supervision of campus Rabbi Mark Kram.
Another project is the service of frozen yogurt in the cafeterias which will start tomorrow.
Choate also plans to have theme nights or “pacebreakers" at the residence hall cafeterias. Such activities would provide special meals for the students in conjunction with a particular theme.
Another of Choate’s “missions" is to establish a more friendly relationship between Marriott Corp. and the rest of the University. He hopes to abolish what he
termed the “Marriott vs. UM" tension that exists on campus.
He said one way to reduce that tension is to minimize the cost of the meal plans by increasing the number of students on the meal plan.
Choate has hired a new marketing coordinator, and with flyers and borchures, plans to advertise the dining facilities.
Prime targets of marketing interest are the commuter students, who Choate plans to attract with the new five meal plan, which was recently implemented.
Choate is also developing an advisory board to hear comments, questions and suggestions in reference to the dining service.
"We want to make the dining services more appealing and more diverse.” Choate said.
Women interested in joining a sorority only have until Thursday to sign up for rush. A $25 sign-up fee, paid at Building 21H, helps to pay food, decorations, printing costs and various other expenses.
Formal sorority rush begins at 6 p.m. Thursday with orientation in the Panhellenic Building.
Each of the sororities will have meetings at 6 p.m. on Friday to discuss the cost of joining sororities and upcoming events. Rush counselors will take groups of women to each of the meetings; there will be one counselor from each sorority.
Theme parties will be held on Saturday night; all sororities will use the same theme.
"Everything is designed so rush-ees get a clear, unbiased view of sororities as a whole,” said Melody Alger, president of the Panhellenic Association.
5 sororities rushing
Alpha Epsilon Phi Delta Gamma Kappa Kappa Gamma Sigma Delta Tau Phi Sigma Sigma
Each sorority will invite the women that the members believe that they may ask to join to a party at 10:30 a m. Sunday.
After these preferential parties, the rushees list their top three
choices and the sororities submit a list of the women they have chosen to 2111.
The rushees’ and the sororities’ lists are then compared. If there is more than one match, the rushee receives a bid only from the sorority in the highest position on her list; the rushee has the option of declining the bid. Bids are distributed at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta areblack sororities within the Federation of Black Greeks.
Alpha Kappa Alpha, the only one of these that belongs to Panhellenic Association, will hold a separate rush on Sept. 28. For more information, call Kim Griffin, dean of pledges for AKA, at 284-4907.
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IBM sponsors computer fair