Miami Hurricane, January 27, 1998

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1998
THE FUTURE OF BASEBALL
■ All-American third base-man Pat Burrell leads the Canes in their quest for a national championship.
SPORTS EXTRA, page 6
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LOST IN 'SPACE'
■	The Space Monkeys come in for a landing. Find out what Hurricane critic Mickey Marrero had to say about them.
ACCENT, page 8 WHO'S TO BLAME?
■	What can college students do to help the homeless in the United States/
OPINION, page 11
'PRESIDENTS 100' LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is looking for student leaders to apply for the President's fOO, a very special student ambassador program. Well-rounded students must be enthusiastic about their UM experience and enjoy working with and speaking in front of people, and appreciate an opportunity to network and build their r6sum£. Applications will be available in Ashe 132 starting Feb. 2. The program is open to all current freshmen and sophomores. Transfer students may apply if they hold sophomore or junior standing. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday Feb 27. Students must be in good academic standing.
ARBORETUM HOSTS PICNIC
The (ohn C. Gifford Arboretum hosted its Annual Picnic and Celebration of Tropical Botany on Sunday. The event featured Arboretum Tours, plant sales, free drinks and baked goods and a short program on the botanical developments at UM.
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s and evening lows in the mid 60s.
- National Weather Service
Pope’s visit met with mixed reactions
■ UM students and professors comment on the Papal visit to Cuba
By AMIE PARNES
Hurricane Staff Writer
Even though the visit to Cuba by Pope John Paul II was not the biggest headline in the nation this week, its effects were deeply felt within the city and especially at the University of Miami.
Since some faculty and students have strong ties to Cuba, special focus was paid to (he first-ever papal visit during the communist regime.
Last week, some professors' discussed the historical event in their classrooms with students. A forum was even held by prominent experts on campus to discuss the implications of John Paul's visit to Cuba.
Joaquin Roy, a professor of International
Studies at UM and one of the guest speakers at the forum, said he hopes John Paul's visit will contribute to a peaceful transition in Cuba.
"I think the effects [of the Pope’s visit] will be noticed in a few months,” Roy said. “Hopefully, within these next few months, (Cuba) will slowly evolve into something better.”
Some disagree with Roy.
Jaime Suchlicki, a professor of history and international studies at UM, said he believes John Paul’s visit to Cuba will “open a small space for change," but will not transform Cuba under President Fidel Castro’s reign.
“Castro is committed to his policies,” Suchlicki said. “He called for anti-Americanism and Marxism. There are some leaders that just don't change. That’s what Castro is all about.”
Christian Diaz, president of the Federation of Cuban students, agrees about Castro’s inability to change his policies.
“I don’t think the Pope’s visit is going to have much effect on Castro,” Diaz said. "I think Castro is just doing this for his image "
Diaz, whose parents immigrated from Cuba
25 years ago, said the Pope’s visit gives the Cuban people a great deal of hope.
"There may be very minor changes made [in Cuba],” he said. “I don’t see any major changes in Cuba until Castro is gone."
Other students who have been following the Papal visit say it is a good start.
“The Pope is trying to get his foot in the door by opening new ideas of democracy to the Cuban people," said sophomore Kristopher Shenton.
Some admire John Paul’s attempt at demot racy.
“I think it is very courageous of the Pope to promote democracy in one of the few communist countries in the world," said junior Kim Milligan. “The Pope is trying to change something for the benefit of the world."
Still, Roy said, just as with other former Communist countries, such as Russia and East Germany, the change to democracy is a slow process.
“If the Pope changed Cuba in five days, it would be a huge slap in the face to the United States, since we tried to change the regime for the past 40 years," he said.
Courtesy of "Unofficial Pope Page" MAKING HISTORY: Pope lohn Paul II met
with Cuban Communist leader Fidel Castro last week. The Pope's visit sparked debate both at UM and in Miami.
SUPER SUNDAY
Bookstore workers concerned about keeping their jobs
■ Possible change of lease affects employees
|.J. GAMA-LOBO / Photo Editor
SUPER PARTY: All over the University of Miami, students gathered to watch the Denver Broncos battle it out against the Green Bay Packers in San Diego, CA. Students watched as the Broncos edged out the Packers, 31-24. Here, UM student Keith Cooper celebrates in his own way in Hecht Resident Master Donald Oglesby's apartment. The University Rathskeller also hosted its annual Super Bowl parly for students. During halftime, there were contests and special giveaways. There were specials on food and beverages ail night. Students watched the game on a large-screen television and several other televisions scattered throughout the Rathskeller.
Latin American journalist speaks to student reporters
■ Visit prepares students for reporting in Latin America
By SARAH GUARNACCIA
News Editor
Journalists covering Latin American are faced with unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, the University of Miami's Schuol of Communication will continue bringing leading Latin journalists to the school for the sake of students.
"Because we grew up in our society and with our government, it's different," said junior David Karsh. “Every country in Latin America has different media and styles. It's different from what we are used to."
In its third string of visitors, the school has invited journalist Mariano Grondona to take part in
the CBS TeleNoticias Latin American Visiting Journalist Fellowship Program.
“Having a respected Latin American journalist come here to talk is great,” said Karsh. “The only other way to know is to go there.”
The fellowship program was established after the School of Communication received a grant from the CBS Foundation in cooperation with CBS TeleNoticias, the world's leading 24-hour Spanish-languagc news network.
In its first year, the program has brought Peruvian writer and broadcaster Cesar Hildebrand! Trevino, followed by MTV Latino host Javier Andrade.
The program will last a year and will see a total of three more prim and broadcast journalists throughout the region.
Both a political columnist for a Buenos Aires, Argentina, newspaper. Li Nacton, and a television host for the program Hora Clave, Grondona is also a full professor of
political theory at the National University of Buenos Aires.
Grondona has not just worked in Latin Amenca. He served as a visiting professor and research fellow at Harvard University, while authoring several books on postliberalism, Argentine politics and development and democracy.
Grondona will be participating this week in classroom discussions, lectures and other activities while visiting the School of Communication.
"He meets with the deans of the School of Communication in the morning," said Karsh. "Then he comes to classes to sit and talk with students.”
The program includes a luncheon with students and professors at the Faculty Club.
“Students received letters from the dean inviting them," said Karsh.
Within in the next few months. Ramon Alberto Garza, managing editor of the Mexican newspaper Reforma, will be visiting UM.
By STEPHANIE NOEL
Hurricane Staff Writer The department of Business
Services at the University of Miami is considering offers from several companies who want to lease the bookstores on the Coral Gables and medical campuses.
Although nothing has been confirmed, employees of the Bookstore are concerned about their future.
"We're all very sad because we’re going to be losing our jobs,” said a clerk at the UM Bookstore who insisted on anonymity, commenting on the rumors that several companies have expressed interest in making bids to ¡ease the bookstores. The companies that have expressed the most interest in the bookstores are Barnes and Noble and Follet.
The employees are all concerned about the potential loss of their jobs and benefits. If a company such as Barnes and Noble takes over, bookstore employees will lose the special benefits that come along with being UM employees.
‘Club Sports everyone, not
■ Sports expo first of its kind
By DINA MIRELES
Hurricane Staff Writer
Coaches were at the Wellness Center last week recruiting athletes.
After a workout in the fitness room, students hit the various tables designated for club sports at the Club Sports Expo at the University of Miami.
The recruitment for spring competition was a major factor for most of the clubs in attendance.
"The opportunity to recruit was definitely our main advantage," said Brandis Marsh, a rowing coach.
The Expo provided various coaches the opportunity to meet with interested students and without the Expo, it would have been almost impossible. Marsh said.
Promoting club sports is not always an easy task, said Anunta ■ Virapongse, co-coordinator of the
Benefits include tuition reduction for full-time employees of the University, and tuition remission for the children of full-time UM
employees.
Many bookstore employees said they feel this is the reason that the Department of Business Services wishes to lease the bookstores.
“It costs the University money when someone's kid goes to school here for free,” said the cterit
What the University may not be taking into account is that bookstore employees have earned their benefits over the last few years. The University of Miami bookstores have been ranked in the top five in net income of University bookstores for over 10 years, bringing in $1.8 million in profits in just the last three years.
This potential lease may also affect students and faculty. There is a chance that book prices could go up if another company takes over.
The Bookstore has provided services for students in the past, at no extra cost to Ihem. For example, the bookstore staff express-orders books that are out of stock or sold out.
The Bookstore also extends its hours at the beginning of each semester to ensure that students are able to get all of their hooks. There is no guarantee that this kind of service will continue if the bookstores are leased.
Expo’ for just athletes
event. Many people do not know the difference between varsity and club sports, which may make trying out a little intimidating, she
said.
"The Expo served as an excellent opportunity for all to inquire and find out what dub sports are all about,” Virapongse said.
By promoting club sports teams at the Expo, students said they learned that it didn't matter if how inexperienced they may be.
"1 always thought fencing was interesting, but I never gave it serious thought. After today, I think I will give it a try,” said freshman Janet Bowe.
In its first year at LJM, the Expo aimed at sparking people's interest in a particular athletic event.
“The success of this year's Club Sports Expo will determine the event’s future. Hopefully, it will meet our expectations so that we may continue to provide this great opportunity for our students for
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