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Soaring
applicants,
sinking
admission
UM hopefuls rise in number each year, yet enrollment ceiling does not budge
By Christian G. Wilson
Hurricane Staff Writer
Prospective college students worldwide have recently taken notice to the University of Miami’s increasingly difficult admissions process.
Many of these college hopef uls fail to realize that the University of Miami enrollment department has been systematically raising requirements while keeping the class ceiling consistent tor many years.
In a constant effort to attract the most superb students on a global scale, the enrollment management team of the University delves into recruiting eft«« is that span the entire year
“For quite a few years, we have been attempting to improve the credentials of each incoming class We have been successful in increasing the applications, being more selective and improving student credentials each year" States Mr. Paul Orehovec, Vice Provost and Dean of Enrollment.
Mr. Orehovec also points out that in 1993,7,122 potential students applied; while this past year the number almost reached 15,000. Yet, the same amount of applicants were accepted during these
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RAISING ‘CANE
Miami 33, Penn State 7
BETH NEUMANN / Hurricane Staff
NO. 1: After a dominating victory in State College, the Miami Hurricanes stormed to the top of the Associated Press Poll this week Ken Dorsey and Clinton Portis led the Hurricanes, as Miami ignored the 109,313 fans at Beaver Stadium 53-year old rookie coach Larry Coker notched his first win over legendary coach Joe Patemo Please see full coverage on the game on page 3.
Student poet relishes ancient culture
By Danielle Scott
Hurricane News Editor
While mast college students spent their summer at internships or taking summer courses, UM sophomore, Peter Maneos, was in Rome working on the art for his first soon-to-be published book, The Soul of a Young Man.
Maneos is an English Literature major, minoring in Classical Antiquity, a new program at the University of Miami. He has been writing poetry since he was 14.
“Words just make sense to me," Maneos said. “I keep telling myself that I’m not going to write. I’m just going to focus on my classes but it never happens.”
Back in his dorm room, Maneos
talks passionately, hands Bailing, about all the elements that went into his book.
“I wanted the whole book to be a work of art," he said. “Federico Fellini said,'You are what you do.' I took that to heart."
Alongside each of Maneos’ poems is a representative photograph or illustration. He worked with photographers David Vance, Carlos Melcer and Russell Swanson and illustrator Michael Betancourt. Maneos recruited friend and fellow UM student, Robert Bruso as art director.
Most of the photographs are of Maneos, which he said made the process a lot cheaper. He had done some modeling work in the past, which was how he got connected with
the photographers who worked with
him.
“I’m afraid that I’ll be criticized for the presentation. They’re going to say, ’Oh he gets a book just because he has looks. I don't mind if they criticize the poetry but I hope they don’t condemn it before they read it,” he said
“I wrestled with the decision to include the artwork. But the fact is, nobody reads poetry anymore. If they buy the book because of the pictures that’s great because it will get them to read the poetry,” Maneos said.
“I don’t really take to |im Morrison as a writer kits of people bought his book because he was one of the Doors. The fact is, his influence got a
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RUSSELL WOJTUStAK / Photo 1 (itor ARTIST: Peter Maneos’s first book of poetry will include some of his own photography as well
United Way kicks off at Orange Bowl
By Dia Flores
Hurricane Staff Writer
As the Fall 2001 United Way campaign takes off, UM students and faculty have more ways to get involved than ever.
Students can volunteer tor the Orange Bowl collation that will take place on September 15. Those who volunteer will be asked to wear spaiallv marked shirts and during the game, they will walk up and down the stands collating money tor United Way.
“The great thing about the campaign is people who give to United Way are ac tually helping the university give back to the community," said Allison
Gillespie, United Way coordinator.
Through Gillespie's efforts, the faculty and staff of the University are also being given the opportunity to donate money to United Way directly thmugh payroll deductions. University employees received pledge cards at the start of the campaign.
“We are excited about this year’s campaign. and we hope to increase faculty and staff participation," said campaign chair and Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Patncia Whitely.
United Way is a clearinghouse funding agency thal allocates funds to other
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Student Government moves into high gear as projects continue
By Jessica McNeill
Managing Editor
With a new executive board in place. Student Government has entered the University’s 75th year with several accomplishments under its belt, and more to be added.
“We’re moving ahead with full speed,” said )ose Pepi’ Diaz, SG President. “ Were going 100 miles per hour."
Since last year, under the presidency <>f Shane Weaver, SG has been working with the University and
Mel lenen, director of auxiliary ser vices, to improve the laundry ser vices on campus
At Wednesday’s meeting, Tenen addressed SG and informed them that there is a number listed next to all machines which students can call from their rooms in order to find out which machines are work ing and even which are available for use at that time.
Also listed is a number that students can call to report malfunc tions directly to the company as opposed to filing through a middle
man.
Other activities at the meeting included the extremely controversial Ibis Yearbook referendum.
With a budget cut of approximately $28,000, the Ibis was forced to find other means of support. One way was appealing to SG to pass a referendum.
“After much heated discussion, the bill was passed to put the referendum on the election ballots, thus adding $2.25 to the student activity fee which would be allocated to the Ibis."	U
A bill was also passed to give money to Ibis Ride, the new shuttle service which, starting Oct. f>, will offer free transportation to students to and from Coconut Grove.
According to Diaz, with publicity and cooperation Ibis Ride could possibly become a large University program, transporting students not only on the weekends, but perhaps during the week as well.
Even with all SG has done, the members are still working towards the future.
Dining Services and SG ‘will be
holding a contest this month for students to name the new Cyber Cafe
The lucky student whose name is picked will win a honk stipend, covering the cost of books for this semester.
Also, Category 5, in its first opera tional year, is trying to organize the Florida State University trip for all football fans, with details to be announced.
They have already scheduled a pep rally to be held on Sept. 14, the day before the Washington State game.
Diaz also explained that SG has been working toward getting a student vote on the Board of Trustees.
“Many other institutions have a student member of the Board of Trustees, but we don’t," he said. “We feel that is an important asset to the University.”
For those interested in |oining Student Government, senate elections will take place at the end of this month, with the application process already in progress and interviews are being held this week and next for Cabinet members.