Miami Hurricane, April 02, 1993

              WEATHER
HIGH:82 LOW:63 SATURDAY:
MOSTLY SUNNY HIGH: 81 LOW: 64
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■ Lake Osceola,
lower and browner than usual, is the victim of low ocean tides, according to UM’s landscaping manager.
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SPEAK UP
■ What do you think of the parking fee cap?
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SPRING AHEAD...
■ Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday.
CONCERT PREVIEW
■ The alternative band Soul Asylum will take to the UC Plaza stage Saturday night. Their hit Black Gold is currently No. 5 on the WVUM Top Ten.
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SPRING FOOTBALL
■ The Hurricanes will scrimmage on Saturday for the first time, ending the opening week of spring football.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 2,1993
NOSE DAY HELD TO FIND CURE FOR SIDS
The UM Public Relations Student Society of America is promoting "Red Nose Day” on Friday to help find a cure for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Students can participate by buying a red nose for $2 or a button that says “I’m too chicken to wear a Red Nose” $2.50 in UC 236.
According to Donn Tilson, lecturer in the School of Communication, the proceeds from the nose and button sales will be used to further SIDS research locally.
"A lot of the money will go back to the school because doctors at the School of Medicine are doing research to help find a cure for this disease,” Tilson said.
SIDS results in the sudden death of an infant less than one year old, where all knowr possible causes of death aro ruleJ out during an autopsy.
"BEST OF FLORIDA” AWARDS NAME UM SLEEPOUT, IBIS
Florida Leader Magazine, a periodical geared towards Florida college students, named UM in several categories for its annual "Best of Florida" awards.
The Office of Volunteer Services was given the distinction for organizing the annual Sleepout to raise awareness about the homeless problem, as the best school issues event.
UM also took the award for having the best finals policy. Florida Leader applauded the cancellation of final exams when the start of classes was delayed three weeks, due to damage suffered during Hurricane Andrew.
Sebastian the Ibis was recognized for being the best symbolic mascot when the magazine learned the ibis is the last bird to take cover before an approaching hurricane and the first bird to reappear after the storm.
The Miami Hurricane was distinguished to be the best college newspaper at a private university in Florida, for having a topical editorial section, diverse columns and letters from readers.
HONOR SOCIETY TAPS NEW MEMBERS
Iron Arrow, the highest honor attainable at UM, tapped 25 new members Thursday, inlcuding outgoing Law School Dean Mary Doyle and Heisman Trophy winner Gino Torretta.
Others tapped into the organization are Bindiya Ananthakrishnan, Micheál Barrow, William Brick-man, George Buigas, Lila Chamberlain, Jerry Correa, Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz, Glenn Dubin, Suzanne El Naggar, Jorge Guerra Jr., Joseph Hine, Laura Horsley, Whittington Johnson, Basil Khalil, Richard Marianni, Taylor Mattis, Alex Mechaber, Newton Edward Porter, Mary Sapp, Traci Schmidt, Kathleen Schrank, Daryl Spencer, and Jose Szapocznik.
Iron Arrow was formed shortly after the founding of the University in 1927.
FACE THE FACTS
This chart shows the increase in parking fees since 1986.
$120
$100
$20
•86	'87
91	'92
► STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SG candidates complain about violations, ballots
BY JASON ZDANOWICZ
Assistant News Editor
The results of the Student Government elections are scheduled to be announced at 5:30 p.m. today at the Rathskeller.
Students, candidates and members of the SG Elections Commission alleged several election code violations during this week’s election which may have an impact on the outcome of the election.
A point system is used to enforce campaign regulations. Any ticket receiving 20 or more points, which are assessed by the Elections Commission, is disqualified from the election.
Hearings have already been held and more were scheduled for Thursday night. At press time, People First had been assessed 16 points; Delta, 15 points; Rock the Boat, 11 points; and We Will Restore, one point.
Several candidates complained over the handling of the election and the allegations by the commission.
Some of the candidates expressed concern that the names of the tickets were not printed on the ballots.
“Due to the election codes, all the candidates were under the understanding that we were running as tickets and that ticket names would be appearing on the ballot,” said David Dolinsky of People First.
"All (of us] campaigned with the understanding that party names would be used. I think it is unfair that ticket names were not used,” Dolinsky said.
“I think it makes the entire elections process almost invalid,” said Eddie Stephens of Delta. "Most of my campaigning was focused on the ticket name, not the name of the individual candidates."
August said he would have preferred the ticket names on the ballot, but that he didn’t think it made much of a difference-in the election.
Several students agreed that not having the party names on the ballot made it difficult for them to vote for the candidates they wanted.
“I wanted to vote one party, I knew the president’s name, and I knew the vice president’s name but I didn’t know the treasurer’s name,” said junior Chanyne Cunningham.
“The lack of party names was really confusing,” said senior Arden Williams.
Several of the candidates have questioned the commission’s judgment in assessing points against them.
Jason Gordon’s Rock The Boat ticket was given two five-point assessments because of an incident at the Rathskeller last week. Two members of a band performing were allegedly wearing Rock The Boat campaign shirts.
Gordon said being given five points per shirt at the same event was ridiculous, and that he would appeal the ruling to the SG Supreme Court.
“Some of the candidates have been incredibly petty about the complaints they’ve had,” Dolinsky said. “Points should be assessed on the intent, rather than the effect.”
Adam August of We Will Restore said although the members of the Elections Commission were inexperienced, he thought that they handled the election well.
"I really think that the Elections Commission has been very fair,” said August. “They listened to all the evidence presented and made good judgments.”
In an attempt to atone for not having party names printed on ballots, the commission posted signs informing voters that information was available from the 11 workers. Commissioners, owever, said they didn’t think the lack of party names on the ballot would affect the outcome of the election.
PRESTON MACK / Photo Editor
■ EXERCISING HER RIGHT: Senior Michelle Rivera makes her choices for Student Government officers for the 1993-94 school year Tuesday at the Memorial Building. Rivera ran for senior senator in the elections.
$115 parking fee to stay until 1991
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BY JASON ZDANOWICZ Assistant News Editor
The student parking fee of $115 per year has been capped at its present level until fiscal year 1997 under an agreement negotiated by Student Government President David Diamond.
Diamond worked with Alan Fish, assistant vice president for business services, in obtaining the fee cap, which will not affect any of the current services.
“The agreement that we have is that no freshman class should see two increases,” said Diamond.
Fish said the fee cap will not
affect plans for the construction of a new parking garage, to be located at the site of Lot 600, which is scheduled to open in December 1993.
An increase in the fee will be considered in 1997, but the fee may not be raised, Fish said.
The parking fee increased from $50 to $115 in 1991, but was then lowered to $95. The fee became $115 last year.
SG NOTES
■ Craig Gelman was ratified as chief justice of the Student Government Supreme Court at the SG Senate meeting on Wednesday.
Gelman, who had been serving as acting chief justice, was an associate justice for two years prior to his nomination by Diamond for the chief justice position.
“I think his experience is deserving of the position,” Diamond said. “I think he’s fair, unbiased, and that he’s a good candidate for the position.”
Gelman said some of his main objectives as chief justice would be working to remove loopholes in the SG constitution and improving the ability of the court to work together.
SG impeachment hearings against commuter senator underway
BY SIMON P. DUVALL
Associate News Editor
The Student Government Senate, meeting as the High Court of Impeachment, heard opening statements and testimony from three witnesses on Wednesday evening during the impeachment proceedings against commuter south Senator Paul David Diaz.
The articles of impeachment, presented to the court by the select commission on impeachment, were amended three times during the trial on Wednesday.
Impeachment proceedings were initiated against Diaz March 23 because Diaz allegedly signed the names of three other senators to an SG bill which would have
established a standing committee for commuters in the senate. Diaz immediately withdrew the bill when questioned about some of the signatures.
Diaz was originally charged with one count of “conduct which was dishonest in nature” but the court instead decided by a 19-2 vote to charge Diaz with three counts, one for each of the alleged falsified signatures.
The articles were later amended to read “conduct which was dishonest or negligent in nature” after testimony from Tracy Kru-lik, SG vice president and chair of the special commission on impeachment, by a 12-9 vote of the court.
Several minutes later, the court again
amended the charges, this time removing the phrase "or negligent,” because senators could not agree on what the phrase meant.
Prosecutor Esther Feuer, a UM law student who was SG speaker of the senate last year, and assistant prosecutor Ken DeMoor, an MBA candidate, also called Senators Fara Pensky and Michael Brody to give testimony.
Feuer said she plans on calling approximately three more witnesses during the trial Thursday evening. Hearings were scheduled to continue Thursday at 9:15 p.m. after The Hurricane went to press. The hearings were originally scheduled for two days, but David Diamond, SG presi-
dent, said they may continue beyond that.
Diamond has informed William Sandler, dean of students, that he will defy his subpoena to testify. He said he did not feel any of his testimony would be relevent to the charges against Diaz. •
"I will not be subjected to the types of questions that were asked of other witnesses last night, nor will I add to the public embarrassment that this process is bringing to Student Government,” Diamond wrote to Sandler Thursday.
Dale Reed, a graduate student in the School of Communication, defended Diaz during the trial.
Both sides said the trial went well Wednesday.
► MAYAANGELOU
► RESIDENCE HALLS
Inaugural poet speaks at UM
JEFFREY M. BROOKS/Graphk: Aitisi
BY IRENE MEDEROS
Assistant Accent Editor
Maya Angelou, author, actress, playwright and educator, spoke to a crowd of about 1,500 about courage, love and the importance of poetry Monday evening on the University Center Plaza.
Angelou recited poems, songs, prose and personal anecdotes as she delivered each of her messages to the audience.
"All the poetry, all the great dreams of the human mind and spirit were written for you,” Angelou said.
Angelou has published 10 bestselling books. She also recited one of her poems at President Bill Clinton’s presidential inauguration.
Joe Wilk, chairman for Program Council’s Forum lecture series, helped bring the poet to UM.
“She did an excellent speaking engagement,” Wilk said. “We had students calling up our office the very next day saying how much
they had enjoyed it.”
In her presentation, Angelou addressed the struggles of African-Americans in the United States.
“Here we are today,” Angelou said. "Still the last hired. Still the first fired.” She stressed the inherent will of African-Americans to survive.
“Many people thought that by the 1920s all Africans or persons of African descent would be dead or gone,” Angelou said. “But we are still here.”
Angelou also spoke of the significance of courage and self-love.
“Without courage you can not practice any other virtue consistently,” Angelou said.
Joan Merriss, a UM bookstore employee, said she enjoyed the presentation.
“She was wonderful. She had a lovely voice and a good sense ot humor,” Merriss said. Employees from the store were on hand after

Block in Apartment Area set aside for greeks
PRESTON MACK / Photo Editor
■ ANGELOU: “All the poetry, all ;the great dreams of the human ¡mind and spirit were written for ,you.”
the lecture selling selected literature by Angelou.
“It definitely hit home,” Allahna Coggins, senior, said.
BY MARCELO TOTORICA
Hurricane Staff Writer
For the first time, the Department of Residence Halls at UM has designated a block of apartments to house fraternity and sorority members. Next year, most of Building 45 in the apartment area will habitated by greeks.
An apartment was given to each greek organization that requested one.
"We are trying to strengthen and support the greek system, so we offered apartments to those organizations who cannot afford a house,” said Robert Redick, director of Residence Halls.
Freshman Maria de Guzman will be living in the Kappa Kappa Gamma apartment next year. She said she thinks a greek apartment block is great for sororities and the fra-
ternities who do not have houses.
“We would love a sorority house but can’t [have one], I think an apartment block is a fair alternative,” de Guzman said. "Although I am happy to get an apartment, I feel bad others had to move.”
The creation of the greek apartment block has angered students who were planning to move into the apartment area, as well as residents of Building 45 who were displaced by the incoming greeks.
Sophomore Sandy Torres, who was considering moving to the apartment area, said she feels it is unfair to give greeks preference in the difficult process of obtaining an apartment.
“They already have suites and houses, why should they get pref-
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