Miami Hurricane, February 17, 1987

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REB’L hits UM
A new organization is formed on campus real estate business leaders.
News — page 3
Movie time
On campus organizations use student interest in free films to promote themselves.
Accent — page 6
UM’s luck goes sour
The baseball team won one game but lost two this weekend making them 1-4.
Sports — page 8
Volume 64, Number 33
University of Miami
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1987

ROBERT DUYOS/Hurricane Staff
Rainy days and Sundays
Tim Ziegenfuss, 12, left, waits for the rain to end at Sunday's UM baseball game against Seton Hall. Matt Hackett, 14, sits beside him.
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Jackson: put marches behind, focus on today
By CAREN BURMEISTER
Hurricane Staff Writer
We must put racial marches behind us and focus our attention on the economic and environmental violence of today, said the Rev. Jesse Jackson in a lecture at the University of Miami Friday night.
Jackson addressed a crowd of 500 in the Ibis Cafeteia for almost an hour. United Black Students, Young Democrats and the University Lecture Series sponsored the lecture, which cost $7,500.
Emergency funding from the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee was given to UBS in the amount of $4,000 for the lecture. The Lecture Series paid the remaining $3,500 of the fee.
Jackson appeared in honor of Black Awareness Month, but he said it should be called Afro-American Month since the meaning concerns more than color.
"This is the group that the Constitution called three-fifths human. The struggle is to get it to a one-to-one ratio,” Jackson said.
He said that inequality between the races is a conflict between delusions of inferiority and superiority.
“The recent racial incidents taking place in this country are a real danger,” Jackson said. "As symbols, they become the source, and they are ugly, immoral and illegal."
Let us now protest the acts against mankind, he said. “If there must be a fight, let us choose the place. Let it be at a shipping port after a drug bust or at a missile sight or on farmland that has been taken away from its owner."
Jackson, addressing the pro tf-
lems of the student body, said the Reagan administration’s cuts on access to education represent a threat to national security.
He also said the ability to afford school has nothing to do with intelligence.
"Brains can’t be measured by credit cards or check books,” he said, “and God distributes genius all over the town.
“The story must be told,” said Jackson about the Reagan administration. “In spite of the gallantry within the last seven years.
‘The recent racial incidents taking place in this country are a real danger. As symbols, they become the source, and they are ugly, immoral and illegal.’
The Rev. Jesse Jackson
Reagan has not yet met with the civil rights leadership.”
Jackson clearly stated his opposition to Reagan's veto of sanctions against South Africa.
"I would order every operation out of South Africa and impose an embargo. Our dollars and our morality must end apartheid."
In a brief question-and-answer session, Jackson said that although the United States' neighboring countries are fighting to defend
democracy, we can not ignore domestic problems.
He added that he would like the United States to open diplomatic relationships with Cuba and to salvage the strained relationship with black Muslim leader Louis Farakhan in Israel.
The collapse of moral values and character is our generation's greatest challange, said Jackson.
“Our strength lies in our caring and sharing. It's not enough to be a strong nation ... let us be a good people."
Troy Bell, president of United Black Students, said he was glad to give the students the opportunity to see Jackson and to dispel previous notions about him.
"I believe the University is a good atmosphere for the free exchange of ideas," Bell said.
Julian Brew, president of the Young Democrats, said the lecture drew one of the largest crowds ever for the University Lecture Series.
"We had an extremely successful turnout, and the audience was very receptive to him,” he said.
CHRIS HARVEY/Hurricane Staff
The Rev. Jesse Jackson lectures at the University’s Ibis Cafeteria Friday night.
Library receives
Undertow earns official approval
gift of 500 language books
‘In my teenage years, Japan and the U.S. were at war, due to the great mistake of Japanese politicians. I had a craving to read books, but there were none to read.’
Daisaku Ikcda.SGI president
experiences, Ikeda great respect for
From his developed a education.
“To me, education is of the utmost importance,” he said. “Education is light, development and prosperity, while ignorance is darkness, suffering, poverty and confusion."
Dade County Mayor Stephen P. Clark proclaimed Feb. 14 as Daisaku Ikeda Day and presented him with a key to the county.
Louis J. Hector, trustee of the University Emeritus, accepted the donation on behalf of President Edward T. Foote II.
“I accept with great gratitude this significant contribution to our library." Hector said. “It will aid the effort to make our library representative of the entire world."
Hector presented Ikeda with a letter from Foote and a Great Seal of the University of Miami. In
1987 USBG elections calendar	
Mon., Feb. 23	
	SEC screening begins
Frl., Feb. 27	
	SEC screening ends
Mon., March 2	
	Filing for candidacy begins
Fri., March 6	
	Filing for candidacy ends
Mon., March 16	Mandatory candidates meeting at 5 :30 p.m.
	Graphic campaigning begins
Tues., March 17	Financial statements due Party affiliation forms due
Thurs., March 19	
	Absentee ballots available
Fri., March 20	Final financial statements due
	Mandatory candidates meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Tues. March 24	Election day
Wed., March 25	Election day
Fri., March 27	Run-offs if necessary
return, Ikeda gave Hector a medallion of the symbol of Soki University.
Frank Rodgers, director of libraries, described the contribution as "delightful.”
“It’s a big amount to receive," Rodgers said, “especially in brand new condition."
Rodgers said the group included books on oceanography because “they know we have a strong marine science program." He also said that the books on Japanese culture and humanities, some written by Ikeda, would benefit UM’s international section.
Ambler H. Moss, dean of the Graduate School of International Studies, said the most important aspect of education and exchanges such as these is to create an understanding through which the world can find peace
“It’s unfortunate and dangerous
that so few of our students understand other cultures," Moss said. “Maybe these books will set them thinking and stimulate them.”
Jeani Chang, an NSA member and UM student, hopes to increase interest in the group on campus
“The main purpose of the group is to achieve world peace through individual happiness," Chang said Members discuss their practice of Buddhism
Dr. William Butler, vice president for Student Affairs, said he was “very impressed by the presentation.”
Butler's son taught English in the Far East and is now studying Mandarin
"I wish he could be here to see this,” Butler said.
Rodgers said the books would be available to students as soon as they are catalogued.
Driver in accident charged with DUI
Today last day to register
By BARBRA SPALTEN
Hurricane Staff Writer
The University of Miami Richter Library received a gift of 500 books from an organization called Soka Gakkai International Friday.
The English language books, published in Japan, range in topics including language and literature of Japan, humanities, social sciences, oceanography, fine arts and religion.
Daisaku Ikeda, president of SGI, made the presentation.
"Without education, man will repeat past mistakes," he said. “I have heartfelt respect for educators. Please accept our humble donation."
SGI is an international organization consisting of lay societies in various countries whose members practice Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.
By BARBRA SPALTEN
Hurricane Staff Writer
After the editors of Undertow met with the Board of Student Publications on Feb. 9, the underground pamphlet earned official approval from the University of Miami.
“It’s a lot less to worry about,” said junior Aileen Buslig. one of the editors of Undertow. “A lot of them | members of the board | seemed to like it."
Buslig and the other two Undertow editors, juniors Andy Shlpe and Steve Breeser. attended the meeting.
Undertow is now a Category D publication, according to Buslig. “We have to have an advisor, but we receive no funding from the University,” Buslig said.
David Kent, a professor in the department of photocommunlca-tion, has already agreed to advise the staff of Undertow. According to Buslig, Kent is a supporter of Undertow and “was glad to do it."
Undertow, which has been funded by student donations, receives no funding because It is not copyrighted by the University. It
The group travels extensively to promote world peace through international educational exchanges such as this one. Currently, members are in South Florida for a Pan-American conference.
SGI’s American counterpart, Nichiren Shoshu Soka Gakkai of America, donated the books to the library.
With the help of a translator, Ikeda spoke of how his interest in education began.
“In my teenage years, Japan and the US were at war, due to the great mistake of Japanese politicians,” he said. "I had a craving to read books, but there were none to read."
Ikeda wanted to study the English language but was forbidden to do so by the Japanese government. He said he felt liberated when the war ended because he could study what he wished.
can request money from the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee, as can any student organization.
Jose Garcia, who serves on the Board of Student Publications because he is president of the Undergraduate Student Body Government, said the board decided unanimously to approve Undertow.
"There was no debate. This is the second publication approved by the board this year," he said.
The Student Political Forum, another student-run publication distributed on campus, received approval from the board in December.
Elina Artigas, associate director of Career Planning and Placement and a member of the board, said the approval was routine.
"Tney Undertow weren't treated any differently than other publications. The board just recommended that they have an advisor."
Bruce Garrison, advisor to The Miami Hurricane, said that the approval will be completed when the correct forms are submitted.
“The University always has
room for a publication like this if they write and edit responsibly. The board doesn't review the content at all.”
At the meeting, board members got a chance to look through the latest issue of Undertow.
"It that one passed, we don't have too much to worry about,” said Buslig. referring to some of the risque content of the issue.
Shipe said that the next issue may come out before spring break.
A University of Miami student is recovering from a car accident in the prisoners' ward of Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Martin Maharaj. a junior majoring in business, drove the car in which two women passengers were killed as the result of a crash. He faces charges of driving under intoxication and was listed In stable condition as of Monday.
Maharaj's 1977 Pontiac Firebird cut a light pole and crashed into a concrete wall off of U.S 1 around 4:15 a.m. according to the Mon-
Today is the last day to complete registration for the spring semester. Students whose names have not appeared on class rolls because they have not made arrangements to pay tuition should contact the Bursar's Office immediately.
Students whose names have not appeared on class rolls although they have made tuition-payment arrangements should visit the Registration Office at Memorial Building 111.
day Issue of The Miami Herald-One of the female passengers has been identified as Selicia Chan, Maharaj's girlfriend. Chan was pronounced dead on arrival at Jackson. Jeanette Barron, Chan's roommate, died in the back seat of the car before rescue units arrived.
Investigators could not determine whether the women were wearing seat belts because the car was so badly damaged. Police report that the car was separated into two pieces.
—KAREN PLAVE
Information about financial aid is available at the Financial Aid Office in Building 37 or by calling 284-5212. Questions about deferment can by answered in the student loans department of the Bursar's Office in Ashe Building 158.
Also, Friday is the last day to apply for graduation.
No courses may be dropped after March 4.
—KAREN PLAVE