Miami Hurricane, February 26, 1999

              ■ FAKE ART SYMPOSIUM
As a part of the exhibition “Treasures of Deceit Archaeology and the Forger s Craft," the Lowe Art Museum hosts a symposium cosponsored by Sotheby's on Saturday, February 27, from 1-4 p m Using the art of different cultures in th^Lowe's permanent collection, the series
of lectures will discuss issues of authenticity forgeries, and takes in art UM art history professor William Betsch will moderate a panel of guest art experts Cost is $15 and registration is required For more information, call 284-5578.
■ IFC WINS AWARD
At the Southeastern Merfratemity
Conference in Atlanta last week, the UM Interfraternity Council won the Fraternity Excellence Award Other awards included first place for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Scholarship Programming, first place in Campus and Community
Relations, and honorable mentions in Excellence in Risk Management and Judicial Procedures. Community Service and Philanthropy. Recruitment, and Publications UM had the only IFC at the conference ftat placed first in two categories and UM was recognized more than any other college
■ K-FREAK SEARCH
Kenneth s Freakquency, Inc is in search of "Mr. K-Freak" for an award show to be taped Tuesday, March 2. for WAMI. channel 69 Mi K-Freak is special, extremely interesting, has skills that people don't understand, is considered a freak andáis an individual The show aim Wednesday. April
14, ami the deadline for applications Is Monday, March 1. To apply or for more information, call USA Broadcasting. 576-5858, Ext. 39 or Alex. 987-6541
■ RELIGION LECTURE
The Department ot Religious Studies and the Program in Judaic Studies hosts a lecture by Joan Westenholz on "Positions of Women in the Ancient Near East“ Tuesday, March 2, from 12:15-1 30 p.m. m room 101 of Pearson Residential College Westenholz has been curator ot the Bible
Lands Museum m Jerusalem since 1988 and currently works on the Assyrian Dictionary Project at the University of Chicago as a visiting research aAssociate. In addition, she has written the book Legends ot the Kings ot Akkade the Teds and is an expert in cuneiform inscriptions
Goodbye Tim: Celebrating James’ career
SPORTS page 5
Campus
reacts to assault
Students question level of heightened campus security measures
By CHRIS SOBEL
News Editor
University of Miami Public Safety officials said campus security has been increased by over 50 percent in response to the sexual assault of a female student last week.
However, some students said they have not seen the changes and that the presence of security personnel is not at the level it was after two attacks last spring.
“They said they have more security guards but I haven’t seen them anywhere," said freshman Melissa Fields.
Sgt. BUI Geriach said he could not specify the type and location of the extra security because it would diminish its effectiveness.
Geriach said he was speaking on behalf of Public Safety Director Major Henry Christensen.
Fields and sophomore Erica Bear said they did not see any security people Wednesday night during a walk around campus that took them by the Memorial Building, the University Center and then on their way back to Mahoney/Pearson Residential Colleges.
“Last year, after the rape, I would just be walking to the Business School and a security guard would just come up to me and insist on escorting me anywhere," said Bear.
Bear said she felt safer when security was tightened after last year’s attacks than she does now
“I’ve seen a picture of the suspect and that’s about it,” she said.
Senior Mike Halston said after the initial attack last year, he would get up at 5 a.m. and see several cops in the Stanford/Hecht parking lot,
“1 really haven’t seen anybody this year,” he said.
Freshman Rizwan Assad said he expected to see more uniformed police officers around campus this week.
“I heard security was really hyped up last year and 1 thought it would be the same this year, but I didn’t find , that,” he said.
Senior Matt Center said he has not noticed any increase in campus security.
Center said he was driving from the entrance of Mahoney to the Wellness Center and did not see security personnel.
“I came in late (Tuesday] night and was purposely looking for someone,” he said.
Police now say the victim was See SECURITY • Page 2
Greeks give back to community, celebrate
By MARKUS MULLER
Hurricane Staff Writer
With the start of Greek Week Friday, the majority of the University of Miami’s fraternities and sororities will spend over a week promoting unity among each other and spreading awareness about their community to non-greek students.
Seven of UM’s 11 fraternities and all five sororities are participating in this year’s activities.
“The focus of our week is to give back to the community and to celebrate the organizations that we believe so strongly in,” said senior Jenna Chiesa, Greek Week cochair.
The point of Greek Week is to unify all greek organizations on campus in the spirit of philanthropy, said junior Jamie Lesko, Greek Week Executive Committee member.
“Greek Week is a big opportunity to showcase our talents to each other and to the University while having a good time,”
said Lesko.
Chiesa said Greek Week events are open to all students.
“We are not exclusive. Many people think that Greek Week is only for greeks, but we really want a lot ot others,” she said.
Chiesa said she hopes a large crowd will show up for this year’s Dance-a-thon at the Rathskeller Saturday.
The Dance-a-thon begins at 12 noon and ends at 12 midnight.
“Everyone can come and dance in whatever style they like,”Chiesa said. “There are going to be a lot of competitions and giveaways for dinner, free T-shirts and so on.”
Eric Paul, Greek Week co-chair, said all funds raised from the Dance-a-thon go to United Cerebral Palsy.
Olympic Day is Saturday and will feature a variety of events on the Intramural Field.
“We have a four-against-four football tournament, a tug-of-war and even a chariot race,” said Paul.
PRISCILLA CHA FONG / Hurricane Staff Photographer ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Junior vice presidential candidate Joe Cozzi tries to convince students to vote Wednesday before the polls closed.
By VICTORIA BALLARD
Managing Editor
This week, students elected senior Ileana Espinosa, junior )oe Cozzi and junior Annette Diaz to the Student Government Executive Board.
All three candidates on the “We’ll Make Student Government Approachable" ticket won with approximately 52 percent of the vote.
The ticket defeated “Leading U into the Millennium” candidates junior Racquel Russell, junior Jamie Lesko and junior Matt Schmanski, as well as N-A.S.H. candidates sophomore Frank Cuzzocrea, junior Chad Finley and junior Ed Silverman,
Espinosa’s platform included monthly UC Patio student discussions to increase student input, commuter inns for last-minute commuter stay-overs, a revised parking appeals system, sidewalks for the Panhellenk Building and the Cox Science Center, and student discount cards sponsored by SG.
Espinosa, Cozzi, Diaz and the new senators will be sworn in on Wednesday, March 31, at 4 p.m. at the Rathskeller.
The referendum to raise the Student Activity Fee S2 for Homecoming passed with 579 votes in favor. Four hundred forty-three students voted against the referendum and there were 63 abstentions.
The referendum to raise the Athletic
See VOTE • Page 2
Commuter Week ends
By JENNIFER MILLER
Hurricane Staff Writer
Commuter Week ’99 wraps up Friday at 5:30 p.m. with live music from Mighty Purple at the Rathskeller.
Commuter Student Affairs and the Association of Commuter Students sponsored social and educational events this week designed to involve commuter students on campus, organizers said.
Commuters obtained free food, T-shirts and coin holders as rewards for participating in events.
“Commuter Week is all about fun,” said junior Carolina Hernandez, co-chair for the project.
“Because we are an organization that represents 64 percent of the campus community, it is necessary that we provide commuters with the complete college experience,” said junior Joe Cozzi, president of ACS.
Some students said they noticed that more activities, geared toward commuters, could be planned throughout the year.
“[The University] always has events for residents,but hardly ever sponsors for commuters," said freshman Daphne Champaigne.
The week began Monday morning as coffee and doughnuts were served at the Memorial Parking Lot.
Events continued Monday afternoon with the UC
See COMMUTE • Page 2
JORGE OALVES /
Hurricane Staff Photographer
MARKED: Balloons were tied to
cars deemed likely to be broken into..
SG ELECTION WINNERS
PRESIDENT
Ileana Espinosa
VICE PRESIDENT
Joe Cozzi
TREASURER
Annette Diaz
ARCHITECTURE
SENATOR
Edward Erfurt
ARTS AND SCIENCES SENATOR
Laur a Batista Michael Kricsfeld
BUSINESS SENATOR
Megan Schindler
COMMUNICATION
SENATOR
Chris Sobel
ENGINEERING
SENATOR
Shaun Smart
MUSIC SENATOR
Michael Maizner
For complete election coverage see page 2.
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Friday, February 26,1999
SG becomes ‘approachable’
President-elect Espinosa's ticket sweeps Student Government executive board positions