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Senior golfer Kim Augusta is hoping to have a professional career in the sport she grew up playing.
■ Sports — page 10
New honor society to tap
A new national honor society will start tapping new members at UM during Homecoming Week.
Alpha Epsilon Lambda, an honor society for graduate students at UM, will be the first to tap a new class of members. The goal of the honor society is to promote commendable scholarship, community involvement and civic leadership.
Graduate students are who are eligible must have at least a 3.0 grade point average to be nominated. Members must also be active in the graduate student community, have a record of leadership and have completed at least nine credits in graduate study.
Manny Tejeda, president of the Graduate Student Association, said students who are nominated by members of the faculty and administration go through a selection process, similar to other honor societies.
"We do a cut of the top one-third from those students who are nominated and have turned in their resumes,” Tejeda said. "Then we have the candidates come in and answer questions about their character, scholarship, leadership qualities and how fellow students view them."
—PAMELA WILFINGER
Stops placed on registration
Freshmen who received midterm deficiencies this semester must meet with an adviser before registering for next semester classes.
A stop is placed on registration when a deficiency is given. Only advisers can authorize the removal of a stop. Students do not have a passing grade in a class will be referred to seek assistance through math, English, computer or science tutors or though the study skills and writing centers located on campus.
Advising is taking place until Nov. 9 when registration for the spring semester begins.
—PAMELA WILFINGER
Talk show needs students
The Sally Jessy Raphael Show is looking for University of Miami School of Communication students who are interested in stage production to volunteér for upcoming tapings of the snow.
The show, a nationally-known daytime TV talk show will be taping on-location on Nov. 10 to 13 in South Miami Beach at South Pointe Park.
The producers of the show need student volunteers to assist in the production — working with audience, running errands, and looking for props. The tapings will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
Students can volunteer to work for any day, but everyone must attend a one-hour orientation on November 9, from 11 a.m. to noon.
They [the producers] mentioned the University of Miami as a good source of volunteers,” said Elsa Vazquez, a senior who is the recruiting coordinator for the event. “I have decided to concentrate my recruiting efforts on the School of Communication because I feel the work is related to this field and will provide good hands-on experience for these students.”
Communication students who want to volunteer should call Vazquez at 380-9418 and leave a message.
HURRICANE HOWL
Singer Mary Karlzen will open for Bob Dylan tonight on the University Center Plaza.
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UM REACTS TO CLINTON WIN
UM political groups look to future
From Staff Reports The University of Miami community’s reaction to the election of Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton as presi-
dent of the United States varied from ultimate celebration ultimate gust.
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The College Democrats celebrated on campus before traveling to the local Clinton victory party at the Raddison Hotel.
The College Democrat«
The young Democrats were happy with Clintons’ victory.
"I think it was great. A great result after a lot of hard work from a lot of people,” Lincoln Connolly, co-president of College Democrats, said. “The overriding thing that Clinton showed the electorate is that he came from the people and understood their problems whereas Bush didn’t show that.”
"I am very excited about it," senior Charlotte Shoemaker, a member of the College Democrats said. “We’ve seen a change in the way people think about things. We need a change in leadership.”
“For the young people, it’s very exciting. President Bush pledged to reinstate the Pell Grants he slashed, but it seemed to be an election year promise. With Clinton, each student, upon graduating high school, should have a college education available to them.”
"When Ohio flashed on the screen [at the Radisson] and put Clinton over the 270 mark, the roof could have blown off,” Ann-marie Gallione, co-president of the College Democrats, said. "I think carrying Dade County was one of his biggest accomplishments, especially ror College Democrats. We got a lot of people to register, to vote and provided transportation for them."
Tha College Republicans
Members of College Republicans and supporters of President Bush gathered for an election returns party Tuesday night despite strong indication of a Republican defeat.
Before the networks started broadcasting the projected results, there was a mood of optimism among many of the participants of a come-from-behind victory for Bush.
"I am very optimistic. There’s
going to be a last minute rush at the polls, enough to give Bush four more years,” Sandy Torres, second vice president of College Republicans, said before results were in. "The pollsters’ predictions are too optimistic for the Democrats. Bush will ultimately carry the pivotal states like California and Florida.”
As state after state was projected for Clinton, hope was replaced by frustration and anxiety.
“How can they make projections with only four percent of the precincts reporting?” Ashley Ramsey, freshman, said.
“You can’t declare a winner on an exit poll, it’s absurd," Scott Winrow, junior, said.
"It is really a sad day in American history,” Jamie Hilson, treasurer of College Republicans, said.
Tha Future
"We have entered a period of great challenge and extraordinary opportunity tor our nation. I am confident we can make it a proud place in our history,” President-Elect Bill Clinton said in a statement to the media on Wednesday.
"It’s been a wonderful four years,” President George Bush said in Thursday’s Miami Herald. “Nobody can take that away from us. Let’s finish this job with style.”
“Clinton’s notion of change is an interesting one,” political science professor Neil Pinney said. "He has a lot of good ideas about stressing education. The first 90 days are the critical ones in an administration. We’ll see if he works well with congress.”
"We have Senate races coming up and races for governor. We are going to work on reelecting Gov. Lawton Chiles and we would like to get another Democrat in with Bob Graham.” Shoemaker said.
“A good consequence of a Clinton victory is that it would allow the Republican Party to regroup. We neeid to move more to the middle and away from the moral majority on the extreme right,” Jason Maxwell, president of College Republicans.
Other race«
In other races, Sen. Bob Graham defeated Bill Grant to keep his Senate seat and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen defeated Magda Montiel Davis in the race for the 18th Congressional District seat. The University of Miami is located within that district.
This report was compiled by Simon P. Duvall, Fernando Battaglia, Laurie Powell, Marcelo Totorica and Julius Whigham.
DAVE BERGMAN/Special to The Hurricane PRESIDENT-ELECT: Democrat Bill Clinton, shown at a speech in the Port of Miami earlier this year, was elected president on Tuesday, gaining 370 electoralivotes.
Opinions of Clinton vary
From Staff Reports
Campus reaction to Democrat Bill Clinton’s victory ranged from hope to fear about the next four years and the end of 12 years of Republican power.
Emotions were high when it came to feelings about the new president-elect. Many said they were glad to see a change.
"I feel great about it,” Lawrence Harris, freshman, said. “Clinton was the least dishonest of the three. I’m glad to see a Democrat in the White House and now America will be run by the people.”
"It’s great. Bush didn’t serve the country domestically,” Liz Rothlein, professor of education, said. “Clinton will do something for health plans.”
“I like him,” Gina Cabrea, junior, said. "He reminds me of JFK for some reason.” “I feel good because we need a change,” Michael Fetter, graduate student, said. “Bush was loosing track of the issues. Clinton will be in support of child services and I am looking forward to that.”
Not all people were happy with the election results. Many were wary of having Clin-
ton as their president.
"I don’t like it. I don’t like the idea of homosexuals in the military and I am afraid Hillary is going to run the country,” Michael Paolencio, sophomore, said. “But I have no choice and will make the best of it.”
"I don’t think Clinton is trustworthy,” Eddy Pereira Jr., junior, said. "I’m not looking forward to the next four years. I see more taxes in the future. That’s why I’m buying everything before Christmas.”
“I think he sucks. I don’t think he’s going to do any better than Bush,” Sandra Perez, freshman, said.
"I think that Clinton is going to run the country into the ground like all democrats,” Chris Aubrecht, freshman, said.
Junior Julio R. Zayas said he was disappointed.
Most people said they did vote, but their reasons for doing so were varied.
“Yes, it was it was my first time voting and it was awesome,” Paolencio, said. “It was something to do for my country.”
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Sleeping in class may be good
By KEVA CARMICHAEL
Staff Writer
Welcome to Siesta 101. For the next class, please bring sombreros, pillows and blankets.
If the president of Teikyo Marycrest Universi ty in Davenport, Iowa is right, short naps taken in class can actually be beneficial for students.
President Joseph Olander says students should take a 10- to 15-minute snooze sometime between 1 and 2 p.m. every day, even if it’s during class.
Olander encouraged faculty to ask students “to simply lower their heads at their desks and take a nap.” He said Latin, Asian and Mediterranean cultures have known for a long time that naps are “spiritually, mentally and physically” good for people.
"He’s right about the other cultures, but I don’t think it will work for everyone,” said Ray Winters, professor of psychology at the Universi ty of Miami. "Some people don’t respond well to naps. Giving a nap will actually disrupt sleeping patterns.”
Opinions at UM were mixed for this "wellness program."
"Sleep in class? Sounds like a party to me. Who’s to say I’ll wake up in 15 minutes?” Greg Benfield, senior, said. "I really don’t think it would work, especially for me.”
"Although taking a 10- to 15-minute nap is a good way to manage stress, professors, I think, will feel insulted,” said Kim Fuller, psychologist at the UM Counseling Center.
Thomas Koelble, a political science professor, said he was not convinced sleeping in class would be a good idea.
"It would be really disruptive for someone to fall asleep and be snoring at their desk,” Koelble said. “It reminds me of kindergarten.”
College Press Service contributed to this report.
Court rejects commission’s appeal
‘ The Senate does not have the power to run elections or to settle election disputes. We’ve never wanted that power. ’
Stava Cohan, speaker of the SQ senate
By ANNETTE GALLAGHER
Staff Writer
The Student Government Supreme Court decided Wednesday not to have a new hearing regarding the bill which states the Elections Commission is “solely responsible for publicizing elections,” according to Supreme Court Chief Justice Tracy Carrace-do.
“The Court decided that the information brought forward is not new information, said Carracedo.
"The evidence was obviously available during the first case because the Senate used it,” Steve Cohen, speaker of the SG senate, said. “Furthermore, they [the Elections Commission] said they didn’t have time to prepare their case. They brought up the case, so they should have taken more [fine to prepare if they needed it."
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision, Elections Commission Chairperson Jazmine Latorre, Vice Chair Julien Recous-sine and commissioners Christine Aiton and Lisa Hunt have submitted letters of resignation, according to SG President David Dia mond.
Commissioners Jeffrey Brooks, Richard English and Narmin Nowz-araani have all said they plan to resign their positions as commissioners.
With four of the nine commissioners resigning, the commission drops below quorum, the number of commissioners needed to hold hearings in the event of a run-off election, according to Clayton Ran-
dall, Elections Commission advisor.
Cohen said quorum is necessary for elections hearings, but not to hold an election. f
Recoussine said the Senate is supposed to fill empty seats on the commission within two weeks of a vacancy. Since there were seven empty seats at the beginning of the semester, Recoussine said, the Senate has been in violation of its own rules since about Sept. 30. “They still haven’t filled five of the seven seats and we had to go out and hunt for the ones thev did ratify,” Recoussine said.
Diamond said the Senate suspended rules due to Hurricane Andrew and that gave him extra time to fill the seats.
“The reason for some of the resignations is not the content of the bill but the underlying principle that the Senate can pass new rules when they want to without informing the commission,” Latorre said.
“When the Senate is in charge of writing the elections code, the Elections Commission loses its sta-
tus as an independent agency and becomes a rubber stamp,” English said.
“We no longer have any control over what we do,” Hunt said. “The Senate can change things without even consulting us first.
“The Senate does not have the power to run elections or to settle election disputes. We’ve never wanted that power,” said Cohen.
Diamond said the Elections Commission doesn’t understand their own defense. “Their own defense said, ‘The Elections Commission has original jurisdiction over election disputes.’ It therefore becomes impossible for the Senate to overturn an Elections Commission decision or action.”
“It's like a mother telling a child he had to clean his room,” Cohen said. “The child didn’t like that and went to his father, who reinforced the decision, so the child ran away from home.”
Commissioners Simeon Manalili and Steve Nelson were unavailable for comment.