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Rathskeller to remain centered on student activities
By JODY JACKSON
Assistant News Editor
President Foote announced last week that the Rathskeller will continue as a student life center and further decisions concerning its future are now in the hands of the Division of Student Affairs.
“The Rat will remain a social center much like the student union,” said William Butler, vice president for Student Affairs. “It will also continue food and beverage service, but will primarily be a social center."
Butler said Foote was heavily influenced by student reaction to the possibility of losing the Rat. Foote was unable to be reached for comment.
“President Foote was persuaded by talking to students and finding that the Rat is an important part of student life,” said Butler.
Sophomore Aaron Jones said he feels the decision was fair because “the faculty already has a place to relax and the students deserve one too."
Jones is referring to the existing Faculty Club located on 1550 Brescia Avenue near Public Safety. The club caters for special occasions and provides a buffet lunch on a daily basis for faculty.
Pat Whitely, director of student life, also said the president has "listened to student input and responded positively.”
Student Government President Adam
August said he is glad to see the Rathskeller in the hands of student affairs.
"I think we made a great impression on the administration. This is evidence that the administration is willing to listen to student concerns even if it hurts the bottom line.”
Dan Schulster, moderator of the Rathskeller town meeting held in October, said he is encouraged by the decision and student efforts.
“It’s nice to know that students and student leaders ran come together and show the administration how we feel and get positive feedback,” Schulster said. "The University is here for the students and they need to be reminded of that once in a while.”
Jason Gordon, who collected letters campaigning for the Rat and sat on the panel at the town meeting, said, "I’m glad our efforts were worthwhile and that we were able to show the administration ... that student concerns can’t be ignored.”
Butler said he wants student input on how to improve the Rat.
- “I want an open forum with students to make the Rat a more viable area for students as well as rutting the deficit,” said Butler. “After talking with students, I will meet with the Rat’s Board of Directors to discuss the future.”
“We have a situation where we have the Rat, but now what?” said August. “In two
years when the food court is completed, the Rat could be swallowed up. We need to ensure the future of the Rat.”
August plans to find a way to get students’ opinions on how the Rat can be successful.
"Pve heard comments like, The Rat could be the best place if only it had this or did that...’,” said August. "An ad-hoc committee will be formed to talk about what
will bring students into the Rat.”
The Rathskeller has created a survey to find out more about student opinions on everything from food quality and menu items to entertainment and the decor of the building. I'he survey will be given out in the near future.
“We have to spend the semester coming up with creative ideas and viable programming so more students want to go to
the Rat," said Whitely.
Everett Price, manager of the Rathskeller, said ht* is pleased by Foote’s decision.
"If |Foote| said that, that’s great. The students have to get behind it and visit the place,” Price said.
David Lieberman, senior vice president, said the Rat is not included in bids being made for the University food service contract.
Food plan: Eye to become pizza, sub shop
By JODY JACKSON
Assistant News Editor
The University’s $6.8 million, five-year master plan for food services was approved by the Mastei Plan Committee on Wednesday morning, announced David Lieberman, senior vice president.
Lieberman said the University has been studying overall food services for the past nine months and created a plan which involves major changes for dining services.
Proposals include modernizing all facilities except the Rathskeller, turning the Eye Snack Bar into a pizza place and sub
shop, enlarging the Force Five convenience store and transforming the Hurricane Dining Hall into a food court by combining it
with the current Ibis Food Court.
Senior Warren Wise said he looks forward to the renovation of the Eye.
"Sounds like an interesting idea. I usually don’t eat there because I don’t like the food they have,” he said.
Senior Marcia Allard said she also thinks it would be a good idea because she would rather eat subs than the hamburgers and fries the Eye serves now.
Lieberman said under the current plan, board, or meal plan only, dining halls fall under the domain of the Department of
Residence Halls and cash operations are under Business Services. The five-year plan will place all dining operations under the auspices of Business Services.
Implementation of the plan will begin once the contract for dining services is awarded, Lieberman said. The University is currently accepting bids for all campus dining services, except the Rathskeller, and is considering eight or nine bidders presently, Lieberman said.
Parking garage construction begins
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■ BREAKING GROUND: Construction worker Earl Shelnut works on the digging of the foundation of UM’s new parking garage on Ponce de Leon Boulevard Friday.
Students plan MLK celebration to promote equality, goals
By STEPHANIE OVERBY
Hurricane Staff Writer
For some students, Monday was more than just another day out of class. It was a celebration of the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The DM chapter of United Black Students is extending this celebration with a variety of activities throughout the week.
Cybil Vines, chairperson of Martin l.uther King Week, said the purpose of the week is not only to commemorate the life of King, but also to make all students aware of their common goals — to get an education and to meet people from all backgrounds. Neither goal would be possible without King, said Vines.
"We want to make this week as diverse as possible," Vines said. u •'"m’
“We’re trying to make everyone of every background feel welcome. Some people might think it’s for blacks only, but Dr. King fought for equality for everyone — women, blacks, Jews, whatever. So we want everyone to join us and have fun."
Junior Lindsay Ryan said she thinks it’s great that UBS is taking the initiative to celebrate the holiday.
“I think it’s very valuable for the black students' heritage and it’s good to know people support and recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. the way they do," she said.
On Tuesday, UBS will hold a vigil at the University Center featuring economics professor Hollis Price as a motivational speaker.
Another highlight of the week will be a re-creation of King’s march on Washington. Wednesday, students will march from various points on campus to the University Center. UBS will post signs reading “Whites Only” and stage protests to make the march more realistic.
"As a committee, we discussed the possibility that a lot of people would initially he shocked and a little angered Iby the signs!,” Vines satd. “But we thought that overait, it would have a positive effect by remind ing people of what went on in the past and also making them aware of how some people are still promoting racism and race separation today.”
Freshman Rejim Sala/neda said the observance of the holiday is fine with him.
“ft’s special because it opened the door for minorities. Everything’s more open, more opportunities basically. There may be some lingering effects of racism. but it's just not as bad." Salameaa said.
Individuals and groups who show the most support during the week will tie rewarded for then participation at the Martin Luther King Week banquet Friday.
BLACK HISTORY
Following are events included in the UM Martin Luther King Jr Week:
Tues. 5 p m. • Vigel at the University Center Rock Wed. 7:30 p.m. - "Mississippi Burning" at Beaumont Cinema
Thurs. noon - Martin Luther King Week March Sat. 1 to 5 p.m. - Picnic at apartment area
Book exchange provides lower prices
By JODY JACKSON
Assistant News Editor
Bargain hunting for books this semester?
The best bet for cheaper book prices may be the Student Book Exchange sponsored by Student Government and the Venezuelan Students’ Association. Beginning today, a list of students who have books to sell will be inthe University Center Breezeway, so other students can scan the lists and find their books, which will be offered at a lower price than at the UM bookstore.
“We began collecting data the Monday after Thanksgiving in the breezeway," said Adam August, student government president. He said the list will be in the breezeway until Feb. 2.
August said students who want to sell their books can still be added to the list.
“The list will be updated daily,” said August. “Right now there are about 575 books on the list.” The list includes the course title, course number, professor, book title, edition, price, and the name and phone number of the seller.
The book exchange is an alternative to selling books back to the bookstore or to Book Horizons at a fraction of the price they were bought for. Some students think they are being ripped off by the bookstore and the book exchange is a solution.
“It's better to sell your books through the exchange," said junior Ricky Garcia. “You get a couple more bucks than if you sold them to the bookstore. 1 did it the last time they had one and it turned out good.”
Cosford: Work lives on after death
By DARIN KLAHR and JASON ZDANOWICZ
Contributing Editors
Bill Cosford, The Miami Herald movie critic for 15 years and an adjunct professor of motion pictures at the University of Miami, died suddenly Jan. 6 of pneumonia, after becoming seriously ill just two days before. He was 47.
Cosford was scheduled to teach CMP 506, American Movie Genres, this spring.
Cosford's death was sudden and shocking to both his friends and colleagues.
A diabetic, Cosford is believed to have contracted pneumonia during a recent ski trip to Vermont. The illness rapidly worsened upon his return to Florida and he was admitted to Doctors’ Hospital Jan. 4, after being found aemi-conscioui in his home by friend and fellow UM Professor George Capewell.
Compounded by his diabetic condition, the infection spread rapidly.
"It was horrendous, it was an unbelievable situation and it caught everyone
off guard," said Paul Lazarus, chairman of the Motion Pictures Department at UM and a friend of Cosford's.
“It was so sudden, a shook we all have had to deal with,” said Capewell.
Lazarus said Cosford taught a total of three classes each year at the University, two in the fall and one in the spring.
“Bill was planning to expand his teaching into more courses this spring...He had a very inquiring and precise mind that was anxious to extend into other courses,” Lazarus said.
“He came at a time when the film department was growing from a fairly small department back in the '80s to now; where it’s more than tripled in size,” Capewell said. “He taught in the area of film criticism. What |Cosford| did was make people aware of how complex the world of film is, also making people aware of the complexities of criticism.
“He was a definitely a renaissance man,” he added.
Memorial donations may be made to UM in Cosford’s name.
UM student dies over winter break
By USA J. HURIASH
Associate News Editor
A University of Miami student was killed in a head-on collision on U.S. 1 Dec. 3 on his way to Key West for winter vacation.
Mark Spiegel, 19, of Stamford,
Conn., was driving south on U.S. 1 with his Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity brother, Craig Kaiser, when his car was hit by a van driven by a 27-year old man.
Sylvia Spiegel, Mark’s mother, said in a telephone interview from her home in Stamford that the van was headed northbound and crossed over the two-lane highway at 50 mph.
“Mark tried to brake but he veered to the right and he got the ^ , brunt," Sylvia Spiegel said.	® Spiegel
Spiegel, a sophomore, was brought to Fisherman's Hospital in Marathon and then airlifted to Jackson
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DARIN KLAHR/ Staff Photographer ■ TRAVEL: Hurricane staffer travels to the coast of Tel Aviv over winter break See Accent, page 6.
SUSCIA BATHGATE/ Special to the Hurricane ■ SWARMED: Arizona blew past Miami, 29-0, in the IBM OS/2 Fiesta Bowl inTempe, Ariz., Jan. 1 See The Hurricane Magazine.
■ ROAD WEARY: UM's men's basketball team has yet to cure its ailing offense See Sports, page 8.