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CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA i tomi" SINCE 1927 VOLUME 75, NUMBER }5 in this issue WWW.HURRICANE.MIAMI.EDU MIDNIGHT MADNESS ■ The University ot Miami men's basketball leam tipped off their 1997-98 season Friday night at the Knight Sports Complex. SPORTS, page 6 HORROR GENRE REVISITED ■ Last year's hit tilm .Scream inhered in a new breed of teen slasher films, the latest of which is / Know What You Did Lasl Summer. ACCENT, page 8 CONSTRUCTION ZONE ■ Bulldozers, rlump-truik anil ditth-dip^ers. What's going on annual < ampus? OPINION, page 10 news briefs STUDENTS, FACULTY OBSERVE RED RIBBON DAY Students, laculty and statt oi the University of Miami tied red riblxins around trees on Ihe (oral Gables (ampus yesiei day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. lhe project was planned l.i relied the University's (ommit- ment lo educate students on responsible behavior, as it relates to drugs and akohol. The event uiinades with the National Ked Ribbon Drug (rec Initiative, whkh will take place from Oct 24-11. mm 's weather Partly (loudy with a 20 per- cent CtH«nC« >it showers. H^hs in the lower 80s and evening lows in Ihe lower (>()s. Surf temperature H4. N.iiinii.il Wv.itlivi Service clarification In the Friday, Oct. 17 issue ot The Mitimi Hurruane, in the story "Sigma Chi sane tinned," the Hurricane inadvertently mis-staled the ( harge to which Mil hael Schoeppner plead guilty. Schoeppner plead guilty to false imprisonment. Cane Craze '97 ends TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,11997 International Studies, 6SIS set to merge |.|. GAMA LOBO / Photo I.dilor FANTASTIC FINISH: Cane Craze '97 winners cheered last week on the Intramural Field. ■ Field events, dance contest, help bring students together By WAEL RAMADAN Hurricane Staff Writer "The Sixth Element." "Dirty Ghetto Style" and other student teams went head to head last week on the Intramural Field tor the sake nl healthy competition and student unity during 'Cane Craze '97 "| "Cane Craze| is a great opportunity to bond with fellow studenls. and have fun while doing it." said participant Amber Mulchler. Events ranged from aihletic events like Hag football and solleyball. lo mind games such as a scavenger hunt and Scuttergories. "It was great." said Cecil Stodghill. the assistant director of intramurals and special events and organizer of 'Cane Craze '97. "Everyone was basing a great time." The Rathskellei served as headquarters lor Cane Cra/e, holding the opening ceremonies and dance contest. Two members Irom each team participated in ihe disco contest. The competition led lo a dance-off between Dirts Ghetto Style and Pearson Athletic Cluh in which Dirty Ghetto Stsle vsi m. See CRAZE • Page 2 ■ School of International Studies to open Fall 1998 By VICTORIA BALLARD Assistant News Editor A faculty senate sole last week created the new University of Miami School of International Studies, which will begin offering classes on both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the 1998-99 academic school * ear. A general proposal was made in November of last scar and initial discussions in the laculty senate began in the spring. The senate decided to wait to vote until ihe new dean. Roger Kanef. arrived. "There has been support across the university." said Dr Jan Nijman. director ot Undergraduale Sludies. "The faculty senate voted with a large majority on several occasions tor the new school." Kanet slightly modified the proposal with the assistance ol faculty members. "Several outside studies recommended merging the programs into a separate school." said Kanet. "Most other universities have bolh graduate and undergraduate programs: the structure here was quite unusual." Programs from the existing Graduate School of International Studies will he incorporated with the geography and regional studies departments of the College of Arts and Sciences. The new school will have an undergraduate program, professional masters program and a research intensive doctorate program. Undergraduate students will be required to have I second major. "The school includes existing graduate programs with modifications: geography depart ment undergraduate program in international studies: administration management transfer. The content of courses for foreseeable future will remain Ihe same." said Kanet See CLASSES • Page 2 Toppel helps minorities network for internships ■ Students talk with company representatives By DENISE SIMON Hurrii ane Staff Writer Representatives Irom sis organizations gathered with sludenls in the Flamingo Ballroom Thursday to discuss internship opportunities for minorities. Over (SO sludenls attended the informalion session, which was co- sponsored by the Toppel Career Center and Multicultural Student Affairs and funded by Sun Tru.i Bank of Miami The firsl hall of the evening included a series of presentations Eadl organization was represented by a former intern or stall' member who explained Ihe history, applica tion processes, requirements md benefits of their respective programs. Fach speaker stressed academic excellence, community involvement and strong interpersonal skills as important factors in securing an internship The interns said their experiences allowed them to gain exposure and network with people in high places. Rachel Wagnac. who worked al Morgan Stanley through Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (.SEO) during Ihe summer of 1996, spoke about Mandatory seminars, alter which students spoke wilh corporate recruiters, CEO's, CFO's and olher high-ranking executives. "They know your resume hy heart. They know exactly what you're made of." Wagnac said. "I can guarantee lhat alter SEO, you will he a different person. I cume out with a full time job even belore I my | senior sen'' After the presenlalionti, students were fisen the opportunity to network ssnh members of the sanous organizations Bach company offered literature on their internship programs, and some hail application forms as well. Recruiter- •■Iressed the importance of giving -indents an opportunity to leam an.! .mow. Fliz.ahdh Ruiz. Human Resour. - C'onsultanl at Hie Miami Herald, said her company oilers progran ■ lor students interested in compui i information systems. Yola la Alter, another Herald repres. illative who recruits interns for th. Knight Riddei Minority Intern ' ip Program, said lhe company usually considers interns lor full-tune employment upon graduation "|The internship programs] are a tool we use to build our luture talent at the Herald." Alter said "Sludenls bring a fresh perspective. If Ihey have ideas on improving the wus we run our business, we listen to them" Craig Cunningham. Toppel's assisiam director lor Fxperiential Learning and facilitator of the program, said he was pleased with the turnout and plans to repeal the session in I99K. "I definitely think it was beneficial." Cunningham said "The whole purpose was lo bring awareness of ihese opportunities to UM students Hopefully, thai awareness will spread and we'll hase more students do Ihese programs nexl year." Cunningham said the number of companies participating in UM's internship program has increased f>(H> perceni in the past two years He added that ior the fall 1997 semester, there were more internships available lhan Ihere were stu dents to fill them. The event was open to sludents of all majors and featured groups such as the American Association of Advertising Agencies and INROADS/Mianu. Representatives from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, SEO. Tlie Minim Herald and the National Association ol l.almo Flecled and Appointed Officials (NALEO) were also present. There was also information available on minority-centered internships, provided by the Congressional Black Caucus, the Professional Golf Association . the Sludenl Conservation Association, the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund and several government agencies. Students looking lor information on local and national internship programs should contact the Toppel Careei Center Hispanic women speak ■ Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue with presentation by PRSA By JULIE ZACHARIAS and MARGARITA MARTIN- HIDALGO (>t the Staff As part of the festivities ol Hispanic Heritage Monlh. the Puerto Rican Students Association (PRSA) sponsored a seminar entitled "Hispanic Women Achieving Success" lusi week. The conference focused on the societal role ol .!,.. Hispanic woman Three Puerto Rican women, who have seised as leaders of health agencies in their homeland, spoke at lhe seminar Their contributions have changed the Health Department, paving the road lor women who now hold many leadership post tions. The Honorable Caly Rodriguez Riseia. secretary of the Department of Family of Ihe Cabinet of the Governor, encouraged Hispanic women to enter the work force; to face challenges and not gisc up on their ambitions when they are confronted by obstacles "Get an education, be competitive, do not be alraul lo face any challenge and never lei gender, race or religion impede the achievement ol your goals." Rodriguez-Riviera said. Rodriguez Rivera stressed the importance of advancing in a profession, while tending to Ihe lesponsibilities of a family. "The Ihree of us have always been concerned aboul in.mil.lining a balance at home while working, studying und caring lor our famines," si.e said Rndrlquez Risei.i said that women should nol work alone. bul share responsibilities with men "Women and men must work side by side Women must leach men that thes loo must assume responsibility in raising children We do not want |men| lo Ial I behind; we want you lo learn and OSCAR AGUILAR / Staff Phologi.iphci CELEBRATING CULTURE: (.ity Rodrlguoz-Riveia addressed the* Puerto Ricafl student association last week. .aid enjoy those tasks that we perform." Rodrlquez-Riveru said Astnd Osolu. former head of the Department of Alcohol. Drugs and Mentul Health Services Administration in Puerto Rico, said thai it is not easy lo manage a lamily while working "One needs support trom the family. Our spouses need to be our partners |Foi sonic | Hispanic women. |n| is not e.iss because in the Hispanic commu nity there is chauvinism, Astnd Oyola According lo Oyola. iheie .ue limes when the lamily structure eun he endangered and one is laced with the challenge ol prior itizmg "It is difficult, bul one needs to make lhe effort to make the time." said Oyola Manna Filippelli. a student who attended ihe presentation, See HISPANIC* Page 1 UM 'Reads' ■ Students participate in national tutoring program By IVECHIKA OBINABO and MARGARITA MARTIN-HIDALGO Ot the Stall As an elementals siudent. Umseisiiy ot Miami freshman Jason 1 hompson had a hard nine learning. "|ln elementary school]. I had difficulties I wasn't going anywhere But. when I was in lhe thud gracie. I had a teacher who worked with me and helped me. She changed ms life." Thompson s.nd Today. Thompson series as a tutor in the America Reach Program, hoping that he too can hase an impact nn a child's life. Through the America Reads Program. I niscrsiis ol Miami students are helping children in elcmemaiy schools and in .itiei school care learn in read President Bill Clinton proposed this initialise to help ensure that children can read bs the thud ei.ide Colleges and universities across the nation are participating in the program and cooperating with their communities to accomplish this effort. The OUice ol Siudent Employment (OSE) at I'M is coordinating this venture in coalition wuh Dade County Public Schools. UM's School of Education. Miami Dade Community College nd See READS'Page 2
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Title | Miami Hurricane, October 21, 1997 |
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University of Miami -- Students -- Newspapers College student newspapers and periodicals -- Florida |
Genre | Newspapers |
Publisher | University of Miami |
Date | 1997-10-21 |
Coverage Temporal | 1990-1999 |
Coverage Spatial | Coral Gables (Fla.) |
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Full Text | CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA i tomi" SINCE 1927 VOLUME 75, NUMBER }5 in this issue WWW.HURRICANE.MIAMI.EDU MIDNIGHT MADNESS ■ The University ot Miami men's basketball leam tipped off their 1997-98 season Friday night at the Knight Sports Complex. SPORTS, page 6 HORROR GENRE REVISITED ■ Last year's hit tilm .Scream inhered in a new breed of teen slasher films, the latest of which is / Know What You Did Lasl Summer. ACCENT, page 8 CONSTRUCTION ZONE ■ Bulldozers, rlump-truik anil ditth-dip^ers. What's going on annual < ampus? OPINION, page 10 news briefs STUDENTS, FACULTY OBSERVE RED RIBBON DAY Students, laculty and statt oi the University of Miami tied red riblxins around trees on Ihe (oral Gables (ampus yesiei day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. lhe project was planned l.i relied the University's (ommit- ment lo educate students on responsible behavior, as it relates to drugs and akohol. The event uiinades with the National Ked Ribbon Drug (rec Initiative, whkh will take place from Oct 24-11. mm 's weather Partly (loudy with a 20 per- cent CtH«nC« >it showers. H^hs in the lower 80s and evening lows in Ihe lower (>()s. Surf temperature H4. N.iiinii.il Wv.itlivi Service clarification In the Friday, Oct. 17 issue ot The Mitimi Hurruane, in the story "Sigma Chi sane tinned," the Hurricane inadvertently mis-staled the ( harge to which Mil hael Schoeppner plead guilty. Schoeppner plead guilty to false imprisonment. Cane Craze '97 ends TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,11997 International Studies, 6SIS set to merge |.|. GAMA LOBO / Photo I.dilor FANTASTIC FINISH: Cane Craze '97 winners cheered last week on the Intramural Field. ■ Field events, dance contest, help bring students together By WAEL RAMADAN Hurricane Staff Writer "The Sixth Element." "Dirty Ghetto Style" and other student teams went head to head last week on the Intramural Field tor the sake nl healthy competition and student unity during 'Cane Craze '97 "| "Cane Craze| is a great opportunity to bond with fellow studenls. and have fun while doing it." said participant Amber Mulchler. Events ranged from aihletic events like Hag football and solleyball. lo mind games such as a scavenger hunt and Scuttergories. "It was great." said Cecil Stodghill. the assistant director of intramurals and special events and organizer of 'Cane Craze '97. "Everyone was basing a great time." The Rathskellei served as headquarters lor Cane Cra/e, holding the opening ceremonies and dance contest. Two members Irom each team participated in ihe disco contest. The competition led lo a dance-off between Dirts Ghetto Style and Pearson Athletic Cluh in which Dirty Ghetto Stsle vsi m. See CRAZE • Page 2 ■ School of International Studies to open Fall 1998 By VICTORIA BALLARD Assistant News Editor A faculty senate sole last week created the new University of Miami School of International Studies, which will begin offering classes on both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the 1998-99 academic school * ear. A general proposal was made in November of last scar and initial discussions in the laculty senate began in the spring. The senate decided to wait to vote until ihe new dean. Roger Kanef. arrived. "There has been support across the university." said Dr Jan Nijman. director ot Undergraduale Sludies. "The faculty senate voted with a large majority on several occasions tor the new school." Kanet slightly modified the proposal with the assistance ol faculty members. "Several outside studies recommended merging the programs into a separate school." said Kanet. "Most other universities have bolh graduate and undergraduate programs: the structure here was quite unusual." Programs from the existing Graduate School of International Studies will he incorporated with the geography and regional studies departments of the College of Arts and Sciences. The new school will have an undergraduate program, professional masters program and a research intensive doctorate program. Undergraduate students will be required to have I second major. "The school includes existing graduate programs with modifications: geography depart ment undergraduate program in international studies: administration management transfer. The content of courses for foreseeable future will remain Ihe same." said Kanet See CLASSES • Page 2 Toppel helps minorities network for internships ■ Students talk with company representatives By DENISE SIMON Hurrii ane Staff Writer Representatives Irom sis organizations gathered with sludenls in the Flamingo Ballroom Thursday to discuss internship opportunities for minorities. Over (SO sludenls attended the informalion session, which was co- sponsored by the Toppel Career Center and Multicultural Student Affairs and funded by Sun Tru.i Bank of Miami The firsl hall of the evening included a series of presentations Eadl organization was represented by a former intern or stall' member who explained Ihe history, applica tion processes, requirements md benefits of their respective programs. Fach speaker stressed academic excellence, community involvement and strong interpersonal skills as important factors in securing an internship The interns said their experiences allowed them to gain exposure and network with people in high places. Rachel Wagnac. who worked al Morgan Stanley through Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (.SEO) during Ihe summer of 1996, spoke about Mandatory seminars, alter which students spoke wilh corporate recruiters, CEO's, CFO's and olher high-ranking executives. "They know your resume hy heart. They know exactly what you're made of." Wagnac said. "I can guarantee lhat alter SEO, you will he a different person. I cume out with a full time job even belore I my | senior sen'' After the presenlalionti, students were fisen the opportunity to network ssnh members of the sanous organizations Bach company offered literature on their internship programs, and some hail application forms as well. Recruiter- •■Iressed the importance of giving -indents an opportunity to leam an.! .mow. Fliz.ahdh Ruiz. Human Resour. - C'onsultanl at Hie Miami Herald, said her company oilers progran ■ lor students interested in compui i information systems. Yola la Alter, another Herald repres. illative who recruits interns for th. Knight Riddei Minority Intern ' ip Program, said lhe company usually considers interns lor full-tune employment upon graduation "|The internship programs] are a tool we use to build our luture talent at the Herald." Alter said "Sludenls bring a fresh perspective. If Ihey have ideas on improving the wus we run our business, we listen to them" Craig Cunningham. Toppel's assisiam director lor Fxperiential Learning and facilitator of the program, said he was pleased with the turnout and plans to repeal the session in I99K. "I definitely think it was beneficial." Cunningham said "The whole purpose was lo bring awareness of ihese opportunities to UM students Hopefully, thai awareness will spread and we'll hase more students do Ihese programs nexl year." Cunningham said the number of companies participating in UM's internship program has increased f>(H> perceni in the past two years He added that ior the fall 1997 semester, there were more internships available lhan Ihere were stu dents to fill them. The event was open to sludents of all majors and featured groups such as the American Association of Advertising Agencies and INROADS/Mianu. Representatives from the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, SEO. Tlie Minim Herald and the National Association ol l.almo Flecled and Appointed Officials (NALEO) were also present. There was also information available on minority-centered internships, provided by the Congressional Black Caucus, the Professional Golf Association . the Sludenl Conservation Association, the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund and several government agencies. Students looking lor information on local and national internship programs should contact the Toppel Careei Center Hispanic women speak ■ Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations continue with presentation by PRSA By JULIE ZACHARIAS and MARGARITA MARTIN- HIDALGO (>t the Staff As part of the festivities ol Hispanic Heritage Monlh. the Puerto Rican Students Association (PRSA) sponsored a seminar entitled "Hispanic Women Achieving Success" lusi week. The conference focused on the societal role ol .!,.. Hispanic woman Three Puerto Rican women, who have seised as leaders of health agencies in their homeland, spoke at lhe seminar Their contributions have changed the Health Department, paving the road lor women who now hold many leadership post tions. The Honorable Caly Rodriguez Riseia. secretary of the Department of Family of Ihe Cabinet of the Governor, encouraged Hispanic women to enter the work force; to face challenges and not gisc up on their ambitions when they are confronted by obstacles "Get an education, be competitive, do not be alraul lo face any challenge and never lei gender, race or religion impede the achievement ol your goals." Rodriguez-Riviera said. Rodriguez Rivera stressed the importance of advancing in a profession, while tending to Ihe lesponsibilities of a family. "The Ihree of us have always been concerned aboul in.mil.lining a balance at home while working, studying und caring lor our famines," si.e said Rndrlquez Risei.i said that women should nol work alone. bul share responsibilities with men "Women and men must work side by side Women must leach men that thes loo must assume responsibility in raising children We do not want |men| lo Ial I behind; we want you lo learn and OSCAR AGUILAR / Staff Phologi.iphci CELEBRATING CULTURE: (.ity Rodrlguoz-Riveia addressed the* Puerto Ricafl student association last week. .aid enjoy those tasks that we perform." Rodrlquez-Riveru said Astnd Osolu. former head of the Department of Alcohol. Drugs and Mentul Health Services Administration in Puerto Rico, said thai it is not easy lo manage a lamily while working "One needs support trom the family. Our spouses need to be our partners |Foi sonic | Hispanic women. |n| is not e.iss because in the Hispanic commu nity there is chauvinism, Astnd Oyola According lo Oyola. iheie .ue limes when the lamily structure eun he endangered and one is laced with the challenge ol prior itizmg "It is difficult, bul one needs to make lhe effort to make the time." said Oyola Manna Filippelli. a student who attended ihe presentation, See HISPANIC* Page 1 UM 'Reads' ■ Students participate in national tutoring program By IVECHIKA OBINABO and MARGARITA MARTIN-HIDALGO Ot the Stall As an elementals siudent. Umseisiiy ot Miami freshman Jason 1 hompson had a hard nine learning. "|ln elementary school]. I had difficulties I wasn't going anywhere But. when I was in lhe thud gracie. I had a teacher who worked with me and helped me. She changed ms life." Thompson s.nd Today. Thompson series as a tutor in the America Reach Program, hoping that he too can hase an impact nn a child's life. Through the America Reads Program. I niscrsiis ol Miami students are helping children in elcmemaiy schools and in .itiei school care learn in read President Bill Clinton proposed this initialise to help ensure that children can read bs the thud ei.ide Colleges and universities across the nation are participating in the program and cooperating with their communities to accomplish this effort. The OUice ol Siudent Employment (OSE) at I'M is coordinating this venture in coalition wuh Dade County Public Schools. UM's School of Education. Miami Dade Community College nd See READS'Page 2 |
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