Miami Hurricane, February 20, 1987

              Students in a strange land
UM offers study abroad programs in Europe, South America and Australia in which students earn credit and can use their financial aid.
News — page 3
What friends are for
Tomorrow’s Fun Day activities give students the opportunity to help the mentally handicapped.
Accent — page 6
Men’s basketball take two
Miami basketball bounces back with two whitewashes of Armstrong State and Florida International University.
Sports — page 8
Appeals board to be parking authority
By BARBRA SPALTEN
Hurricane Stall Writer
The combination of the parking authority and the parking appeal board will be more efficient than the former system of the two groups working separately, according to Bill Barzee. the student representative on the board.
The parking authority determines parking regulations, and the appeal board hears student appeals of parking violations.
"The advantage is that as the appeals committee, we see the problem spots and the entire parking situation.” Barzee said. This helps parking authority make rules and regulations concerning parking.
The board consists of Barzee as
the student representative; Robert Fuerst. director of academic services, as the administrative representative and chairperson; and Dr. Leonard Carrier of the philosophy department as the faculty representative.
The three-member authority
board replaces an 11-member board, which Barzee said Provost Luis Glaser disbanded last semester.
"The last board had law and graduate students, alumni and employees and was not an efficient committee," Barzee said. “The smaller group is more able to come to decisions."
Carolyn Salisbury, the Undergraduate Student Body Govern-
ment senator for Roadrunners, agreed that the former committee was too large.
“When Glaser disbanded the parking authority, he thought it was in disarray," Salisbury said.
Fuerst said he thinks the new board works well together.
“We're able to listen to everyone and resolve some of the nitty-gritty problems."
Since the beginning of February, the board has met weekly. Fuerst said, “We’re getting our guidelines and charter together now."
The authority board submits its proposals in writing to the provost, according to Fuerst.
"We make recommendations to him; then, it’s up to him to accept them or turn them down," Fuerst
said. “We always get our answers the next day."
Parking code changes recommended by the board and accepted by Glaser will lake effect next semester in order to preserve the continuity of the parking code.
Salisbury said she would like to see everything concerning parking, such as the campus master plan, come before the authority board for review.
“It will be a sounding board for student ideas." she said.
Students who have ideas for changes in the parking code can come before the authority board or call Barzee at the USBG office.
“I'll help students write up proposals to present to the board," he said.
Student parking closed to employees
An Undergraduate Student Body Government bill recommending that University employees not be allowed to park in student spaces was approved by Provost Luis Glaser, according to Carolyn Salisbury, USBG senator for Roadrunners and author of the bill.
According to the parking code issued in November, University employees could park in any marked space except handicapped and reserved, allowing employees to take resident and commuter student spaces.
The change will take effect in the 1987 fall semester, according to Robert Fuerst, chairperson of the parking authority board.
“Commuter students are hurt the most by (employees parking in student spaees| because they have to fight for parking in the morning," Salisbury said. “I believe there is sufficient parking on campus, but people just don't want to walk."
—BARBR	PA TEN
Campus apartments’ faults investigated
By KAREN PLAVE
Hurricane News Editor
The student apartment area on campus needs painting, equipment replacement and landscaping, according to Dr. William Butler, vice president for student affairs.
Butler took a walking tour of the apartment area and spoke with residents of two apartments, who “were able to point out problem areas.”
Butler was accompanied by George Shoffner, director of residence halls, Ginger l>eOroff. Undergraduate Student Body Government senator for the apartment area, and Marsha Colbert, USBG aenator for International House, apartment building 42.
“I showed him some of the areas that needed improvement.” De-Groff said
After noticing the paint on the outside of some of the buildings was peeling off. Butler said painting the buildings is a high priority.
He also noted curtains and gas stoves in some apartments needed to be replaced. Colbert said some of the refrigerators are eight to 12 years old.
“There have been a lot of
problems with gas stoves," De-Groff agreed "The pilot lights go out, and students don't know how to use the stoves."
She said that Butler spoke about the possibility of installing smoke detectors in the apartments.
Another priority for improvements. Butler said, involves landscaping and laying more sidewalks between apartment buildings and laundry rooms.
DeGroff said that the apartment area office, which was moved this year from F.aton Residential College to Building 35, cannot be reached by sidewalks.
Colbert said many students call the area outside the building a "gravel pit."
DeGroff explained that irrigation needs to be considered, and any future sidewalks should be built high enough off the ground to prevent problems during rain.
Picnic tables, a permanently-installed grill and more garbage dumpsters are a few of the things DeGroff said she recommended to Butler.
Another problem apartment residents complained of is time delays for repairs and maintenance. Die-Groff said one girl waited for her bedroom light bulb to be replaced for three weeks before final exams week.
Colbert confirmed that a "lack of maintenance and a problem with (maintenance) getting out there” exists for many apartment
residents.
The tour was in response to a recent decision by the administration to add 100 students to the apartments by converting all single rooms in the apartments to double rooms. For example, the three-bedroom apartments, which now house four students, will house six instead.
Colbert and DeGroff pointed out that six students lived in the three-bedroom apartments five years ago.
The extra revenue that the University earns from this arrangement will pay for the future
improvements, Butler said.
Butler said he is in the process of making a proposal to Provost Luis Glaser of how this money should be spent, based on what he learned on the tour.
Although the administration has become aware of the needs of apartment residents, DeGroff and Colbert said they are not completely reassured.
“We still need a commitment (from the administration),” DeGroff said. “We have no commitment.”
Colbert pointed out that the campus master plan calls for the ultimate elimination of the apartments, and she doubts the improvements will be extensive.
“They haven't told us how long it will be until they get rid of them japartments)," Colbert said.
Other ticket may take
part in USBG elections
By JEFF TROMBF.RG
Hurricane Sports Editor
According to informed sources, there will be at least one opposing ticket to Bill Barzee’s for University Student Body Government.
Debbie Russo, chairperson for Community and Public Relations for the USBG Senate, has said that she was given information Wednesday regarding a second ticket after two weeks of just rumors.
“I’ve just been informed (Wednesday night] that another ticket is underway, but 1 didn't ask for names. I don't want to know any names. My job is just to publicize the elections and make them a positive event," she said.
Russo said no names were given to her because the persons responsible for organizing this second party prefered otherwise, but Russo, who would not reveal her source, is confident there will be another party.
“Considering the person who gave me this information is quite involved on this campus in many
events," Russo said. "W‘.y would that person tell me this if It is A) just a cartoon ticket or B) a BS ticket?”
Barzee is the only student who has announced his candidacy for president, and has stated he will be heading a ticket. However, the filing date for candidacy is not until March 2. Technically, students do not have to declare their candidacy until on March 6, the last day to file for the election.
The Miami Hurricane reported Feb. 17 that it appeared that Barzee may be the only presidential candidate running on a ticket in the paper's editorial.
However, USBG vice-president Tracy Bonday said her original intent was to run as an independent for president if Barzee ran unopposed.
"If another ticket runs against Bill | Barzee) I'm not sure if I will still run as an independent. It deletes my reason for running,” she said.
Bonday said she did not know who was forming the ticket Russo spoke about.
Also, Russo has not expressed any more knowledge of this second party.
“I have no idea who will be on a
ticket." she said. “For all I know, they might have the whole ticket set up already.” She began hearing rumors of another party two weeks ago as soon as Barzee announced candidacy.
“I think it's great,” Barzee said. “I wasn't expecting it but I was hoping someone out there felt the importance for running for office and working for the system rather than against it.”
But as for any changes in Barzee's campaign, he has no plans to change anything.
"I’m still going to run my campaign under the idea that it's better to discuss what can be done in the future, which is the issue that should be facing the students, rather than running on my past laurels and experience versus another candidate's experiences," he said.
Anderson: Schools need help
By STEPHANIE WHITE
Hurricane Stall Writer
Black colleges and universities face economic disadvantage.need Improved and expanded curricula and compete among themselves for high school graduates, according to Dr. Carl Anderson, vice president for student affairs at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Anderson spoke on the role of historically black institutions at a topic luncheon Monday, hosted by Dr. William Butler, vice president for student affairs and sponsored by the United Black Students as part of Black Awareness Month.
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Last year’s winner, Francine Thomas, hugs the new Miss Black UM, Veronica Mayo.
Music sophomore wins Miss Black UM title
By PAUL DEAN
Hurricane Stall Writer
“I can’t believe it!" Veronica Mayo said after winning the title of Miss Black University of Miami Tuesday night in Gusman Hall.
"I feel proud that I have been chosen to represent the black students at UM,” she added
Mayo, a sophomore majoring in applied music, earned a $500 scholarship for winning the competition and will represent UM at high schools throughout the county.
Felecia Sheffield, a freshman majoring in chemistry and biology, was the first runner-up, and Karen Ford, a junior majoring In international finance and marketing, placed second runner-up.
All three winners received trophies. A total of ten women competed.
The 13-year-old scholarship competition consisted of four parts: a casual wear competition worth 15 points, a talent competition worth 35 points, an interview worth 20 points and a formal gown competition worth 30 points.
This year, each of the the pageant participants chose escorts. From among 11 escorts, Johnny Taylor was chosen to be the official escort of the pageant.
“1 was shocked," Taylor said
moments after winning the
‘It was a time of involvement and cohesiveness. Black unity was exemplified for the first time tonight.’
Merrick Morgan, escort
competition. As official escort, Taylor will accompany Mayo on all official excursions.
Two other awards were added to this year's competition: The “Miss Congeniality" award went to Stephanie Perry, sophomore business major, and the “Miss Academia” award went to Mayo.
The three-hour pageant was a remarkable success, according to Dean Jerry Houston, co-master of ceremonies along with Arthur Hammon.
“It went over great, as evidenced through the flawless programming." Houston said
Melanie White and Michelle Chong served as co-chairpersons of the pageant.
"I think it went over well, and I’m proud of all my girls," White said "They all could have represented the student body of UM."
Five judges chose the win-
ners of the competition. They were beautician Robin Fields, Shane Moore, sales representative of The Wall Street Journal, Lynn Price from Nova Law School, Emmanuel Taylor, a member of "Secret Society," and Pat Warren, head of the drama department at Florida Memorial College.
Taylor commented on the caliber of the participants.
“I found them all to be very intelligent young ladies.”
“ I think that they reflect the very best in black womanhood,” Moore agreed.
About Mayo's talent, Moore said,"She makes the violin talk." He was referring to Mayo’s rendition of "My Tribute" which commanded a standing ovation in the talent competition.
Over 400 students of different races and cultures attended the pageant.
"Despite all the delays, these young ladies rose to the occasion and displayed remarkable talent." said Althea Shaw, a sophmore majoring in chemistry and math.
Merrick Morgan, one of the 11 escorts, said, "It was a time of involvement and cohesiveness. Black unity was exemplified for the first time tonight."
Co-chairperson White, however, remarked “We would have liked to see more people. Next year I want the students fill up all of Gusman Hall.”
Anderson
tions face deals with economics. Anderson said they are being “stepped on” economically.
"They (the government) expect us to make brick without straw."
he said. “The same corporation that will give Yale $100,000 will give Howard $50,000.”
Anderson also discussed enrollment decline as a problem for black colleges. Although more blacks are graduating high school than before, fewer black students continue their education by attending college.
This is a result of the lack of adequate funds to pay for school, the decision of many black students to go into the armed services, and the need for many young black parents to support their children.
Anderson expressed hope for these problems, saying. “I trust
we will not sleep through It.”
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