Miami Hurricane, January 24, 1997

              BASEBALL PREVIEW
■ Special pullout preview section for the upcominR 1997 season. Read interviews, team preview and meet the coaching staff.
BP, pages 8 & 9
PORN IN NEW FILM
■	What is the controversy behind the new movie on Hustler Magazine's publisher, Larry Flynt.
ACCENT, page 6 MILLENNIUM FEVER
■	As the year 2000 rapidly approaches, fanaticism will be on the rise, not to mention merchandising.
OPINION, page 10
news briefs
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT THIS WEEKEND
The University of Miami Leadership Institute is sponsoring the Leadership Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the University Center. Students will be able to learn more about themselves and their leadership abilities. Bill Osgant, a spokesman for the Lipton Tennis Tournament, will be speaking at the summit. For more information, call 689-6399.
NORTH-SOUTH LECTURE TO FOCUS ON CARIBBEAN
The UM North-South Center will sponsor a discussion on "Crisis in the Caribbean: The Economic Impact After the Phase-out of Section 936" with a group of Caribbean, U.S. and Puerto Rican business representatives and government officials. The event takes place from 8:30 to 1:30 at the North-South Center, 1500 Monza Ave.
today's weather
GRADUALLY WARMING
Expect partly cloudy skies today with daytime highs in the lower 80s. Winds will be blowing out the southeast at 10 tol 5 MPH.
- National Weather Service
i look back
WARTIME SACRIFICE
In (anuary 1942, all social activities on the University of Miami were cancelled following the United States' entrance in World War II.
—Department iti Publications
UM remembers King
HUNTER CAREY / Photo Editor
SHARING THE DREAM: Nora E. Zuniga Matelis (left), assistant to the vice president & general council, Ali Koshey (center), University ombudsperson, speak to Dorothy Fields, founder of the Black Archives Foundation during the opening ceremonies for MLK Week.
■ Students, faculty participated in events that aimed to carry on King’s legacy
By VICTORIA BALLARD
Hurricane Staff Writer
The University of Miami community celebrated slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life this week with a variety of activities open to all students.
The University was closed Monday for the national observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
“The purpose of the week is to remember Dr. King for longer than one day," said Starr Nelson, co-chair of Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Planning Committee.
Opening ceremonies began Tuesday at the Rock.
“There was the welcome address by Star Nelson and then a welcome from (Vice President for Student Affairs William R.| Butler,” said Steve Clark, director of Multicultural Student Affairs.
“Aisha Himes, the current Miss Black UM, read a poem.”
Butler congratulated Clark and the students on creating such a successful and exciting week.
“It appears to be the best one we've ever had." said Butler. "I thanked | Dorothy Fields, founder of The Black Archives History and Research Foundation) for her time and interest in our campus."
Fields was the keynote speaker.
“Dr. Fields talked about the legacy of Dr. King, what he stood for, and her experiences as a volunteer in the '60s with him,"Nelson said.
Butler had a First-hand experience of King's life.
“I had the opportunity to meet Dr. King twice. The first time was on campus at a speech he gave in the spring of 1966," Butler said. “The second time was two weeks before his assassination in downtown Miami."
Butler said he and then-UM president Henry King Stanford were part of a conference of 30 community leaders in downtown Miami.
“After (King's) death, we had a memorial service on campus organized by the administration and the United Black Students (UBS)," Butler said. “Because of Dr. King’s
leadership, UM created a JFK/MLK, Jr. scholarship fund for black students in the South Florida
area."
The speech was followed by a Recognition Dinner Tuesday in the Hecht/Stanford and the Mahoney/Pearson Dining Halls.
"It's a special dinner by DAKA for students in the residence halls to experience unique dishes," said Clark. “There is no formal program; it's a special meal as part of MLK Week."
A movie presentation concerning King's life and work occurred Wednesday evening.
The documentary follows the journey of the leader throughout his preaching and involvement in the civil rights movement.
On Thursday evening, a candlelight vigil was held at the Rock. The guest speaker was Bishop Victor Curry, the pastor of New Birth Baptist Church.
"It | was) a special night for recognition and honor of Martin Luther King," said Lise Lee, vice president of UBS
“It's an opportunity for students to express what MLK Week means to them. They can share a poem or just make a general statement."
The Leadership Summit will be held tomorrow.
To close the festivities, a birthday party for Martin Luther King will be held at the Rathskeller tomorrow night.
"We encourage faculty, staff, students, people in the community to participate," said Clark.
Clark said participation is vital in keeping King's memory alive.
“We want a good student turnout because MLK Week is about leadership. getting students involved, understanding what is in history so we don’t make the same mistakes in the future, living together, and understanding Dr. King's dream,” Clark said.
Sponsors of the week included Caribbean, African and Afro-American Studies Department, COISO, DAKA. Division of Student Affairs, Federation of Cuban Students. International Student Services, Latin American Student Association, the Multicultural Programming	Committee,
Multicultural Student Affairs, Orientation, Commuter Student Affairs and Leadership Programs, Student Activities, United Black Students and the Volunteer Services Center.
UM student wins Rotary scholarship
■ Southwell will travel to Buenos Aires, Argentina, as ambassador
By EMILY FRIEDMAN
Hurricane Staff Writer
Wayne Southwell, a University of Miami graduate student, was awarded the 1997-98 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship. He will study at the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina.
The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship is for $22. 000 and can be used for	any
expenses during one academic year.	The
Rotary Foundation is an international orga- SOUTHWELL nization.
Southwell said scholarship winners are chosen based on their community service involvement, leadership skills and public speaking ability.
Southwell completed his undergraduate degree at Lyon College in Arkansas.
While attending college, Southwell said he gained a leadership and community service background through his membership in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
“While at Lyon College I participated in the Head Sturt Program and the After School House in South Miami,” Southwell said.
Southwell is an international studies major and hopes to become involved with foreign service and diplomacy after graduation.
He said he hopes traveling in South America will help him to develop contacts for his future career goals.
Southwell said he has done little foreign travel, and hopes this trip to Argentina will give him a chance to explore South America.
“I am excited about visiting Argentina and South America," Southwell said. “I want to become fluent in Spanish.”
Besides traveling, Southwell also has an ambassadorial responsibility in South America.
"As an ambassador, I will speak to Rotary chapters in South America about American culture in comparison with their own traditions," Southwell said.
Arson suspected in basketball office fires
■ Investigators looking at possible link with smaller fires last weekend
BY KELLY RUANE
News Editor
After a preliminary investigation into the fire at the University of Miami Hecht Athletic Center early Monday morning, Coral Gables police suspect arson, said CGPD spokesman Sgt. Mitch Fry.
The fire was reported to Coral Gables by a custodian at 5:11	a.m., Monday.
Reports from the Miami Herald and UM Public Safety note that a tall, thin male in a black jacket was seen running from the scene.
Fry said he could not confirm that report.
Firefighters were able to control the fire and contain it to the basketball wing by 5:30 a.m. The fire in the second- floor offices destroyed team records, computers, videotapes, office equipment and desks.
Because there was a strong smell of smoke in the Knight Sports Complex, basketball practices were moved to the George A. Smathers Student Wellness Center.
Fry said evidence collected has led police to suspect arson.
“There are certain signs you look for. They (investigators] can tell it was set." Fry said. "It wasn't a fluke or an electrical thing."
He said there was no information on a suspect available.
"The evidence collected is all going to the lab," Fry said. "I don’t know if they have any suspects.”
Fry said other smaller fires last weekend on campus may be related to the Hecht fire.
On Saturday, two Fires were set in dumpsters outside the Hecht Athletic Center. Later that day, an artist's tent at the Beaux Arts Festival was set on fire.
Coral Gables Fire Rescue was already on campus Monday morning, responding to a bonfire in the Field between two fraternity houses when they received the report about the Hecht fire.
"They were on another fire out back by one of the frathouses," Fry said. "They don't think it's connected."
Fry said there was a broken window on the first floor near the stairs to the basketball office.
"There was a broken window on the ground floor and that's quite possible that's related," Fry said. "They [investigators) believe that’s related."
Fry said he could not speculate on whether the fire was related to the men’s basketball team's recent success. He said the police investigation will examine every possible lead.
Investigators will be looking into anyone connected with the building. Fry said.
The UM Public Safety notice said all members of the UM community are requested to assist CGPD by making special notice of suspicious persons.
Anyone who observes a fire or an act of arson is asked to call 911. Anyone with information for CGPD about the lire is urged to call CGPD at 442-1600.
BIG EAST BLOWOUT
CONFERENCE CHALLENGE: The
unranked Miami Hurricanes, coming off an impressive last minute victory	against
Georgetown last Saturday, stunned Big East rival Connecticut Wednesday night at the Miami Arena.
The 23 point margin of victory is largest margin of victory	the
Hurricanes have ever posted during their tenure in the Big East conference.
Turn to SPORTS, PAGE 6 for additional coverage and the final stats from the game.
Photo by ILEEN SANCHEZ/
Hurricane
Photographer

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