Miami Hurricane, March 01, 2002

              Friday, March 1, 2002
NEWS
The Miami Hurricane
Higher voter turnout in
SG election
RUSSELL WOJUTSWK / Photo Editor THE CHOICE IS YOURS: Senior Ben Young votes in the UC Breezeway during Student Government elections
More student involvement in decision making
Jaclyn Lisenby
Hurricane Staff Writer
The usual apathy that clouds UM student government elections seemed to have lifted during the three voting days for elections 2002 this week.
“We had about 150 people *>ie today," said ballot monitor Sandy Angel. “And the numbers have been up all week.”
With over 20 candidates running tor the various offices, reading the ballot was as difficult as choosing a flavor at Baskin-Robbins.
Wednesday was by far the busiest day for voting, as it was students' last ) opportunity to decide who will be running the University next semes • ter.
Renee Dickens Callan, advisor of the SG elections committee, said they usually expect about 800 students to vote, but this year it has been much higher
“It’s a student thing,” Callan said. "Kids are getting out and becoming more involved This entire project | the elect ion | is pretty much student-run”
Voting is one of the best ways indi viduals can influence the decisions that are made regarding student issues.
However, 800 votes out of an undergraduate student population of 13,197 represents only six percent of students.
“I had no idea about it,” said student lessica Fine "I don’t have to walk by the breezeway very often, so 1 guess I missed it.”
Commuter student Paul Saca said he felt that decisions made by SG do not seem to affect students living off campus very much.
“I really don't care.” Saca said.-“As
long as I get to learn, it doesn't matter what else happens.”
Other students complained that they did not know enough about the candidates to make an educated deci-
sion and therefore did not vote at all.
“I honestly don’t know much about the candidates, except my friend |D, who I voted tor,” said student Rachel Ingram.
Brothers’ Appreciation winners announced
Competition recognizes black role models
Rochelle Galang
Hurricane Staff Writer
At 7:22 p.m., the winners of Sigma Gamma Rho’s Brothers’ Appreciation Day competition were announced Tuesday at the Rathskeller, honoring junior Sha-Ron Prescott with first prize.
Sigma Gamma Rho uses 22 for all their events because the historically black sorority was founded in 1922.
Prescott, a junior in the School of Music was nominated by friend and classmate Vivian Jolley.
“I greatly appreciate it that people recognize my accomplishments,” Prescott said.
Jolley was unable to attend the
evcnl \asl nighl but said,“l am very
* proud of him and he deserves it.”
Each of the eight nominees received a yellow fiower upon entering the Rat.
Prescott went on to say that the attention is hard to get used to.
Jolley said she was not at all surprised that Prescott won because she knew he was the type of person Sigma Gamma Rho was looking for.
“He has worked so hard for everything despite the obstacles he had to face,” Jolley said.
Jolley and Prescott have been friends for a year and she described him as an open and giving friend.
“He is always concerned about others and never burdened his story on anyone until I asked him about himself,” |nlley said.
The second place winner was lason Starr who was nominated by Ashley Zephirin. Third place went to Bryan (ones, nominated by Stephanie Floris.
Three honorable mentions were
also given Fiv the Mu Nu Chapter of
Sigma Gamma Rho. They went to
Ian Adams, Arthur Faison, and Benjamin F.. Young, II.
The winners were chosen by the chapter for their personal involvement in the university and contributions to black culture, said Alecia Gail Gray, president of Sigma Gamma Rho.
Gray initiated the Brothers Appreciation Day to “appreciate, recognize, and acknowledge significant black men” at the University.
The event lasted about an hour and a half and consisted of poems read by the members of Sigma Gamma Rho, as well as songs performed by students Chanelle "Mosley and Serina Guirantes.
“The event went very, very, very well and it went better than we expected because it was the first time we did this,” Gray said.
“We want to make it an annual event and part of the Black Awareness Month calendar,” Gray said
The first place winner received a
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dinner for two at the Cheesecake Factory; the second place winner received two movie tickets; and the third place winner received a Blockbuster Video gift.
Anyone was allowed to nominate a black male affiliated with the University. The nominator was required to write a one-page essay about the nominee, explaining why he or she is a positive role model.
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■ CORRECTIONS
In the February 26th issue of The Hurricane, the titles of Panhellemc Presidents were attributed to Mary Clark and Jorge Lima when in fact they were Greek Week chairs
Also in the same issue it was stated that the 21 -day tickets to Europe were paid for by the Greek Week Committee when in fact they were donated by STA travel
The Hurricane apologizes for these errors
■ PAVIA PARKING GARAGE
The 4 floor, 561 space Pavia Parking Garage will begin to take shape on Monday. March 11, and is scheduled to open August 2002 The ground breaking ceremony is scheduled for 7 8a m on Monday 11 as well During construction, several lots will close and other temporary lots will open The Parking Department has created a Web page with complete information and a color-coded map at
<http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH Main/1,1770,2539-1 ;12604 3,00 htmlx
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PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
With an important enhancement of the easy system, Parking & Transportation Services announces that as of today, Commuter and Residential students may apply for current standard spring term parking permits via EASY For more information contact David Voorhees at 305-689-5021
COMMUNICATION WEEK
TODAY
Friday Groove “Julie Patchouli," 11:30a m.-1p.m. on UC Patio
Happy Hour at the RAT from 4:30-1 p m , band/d|
Mystery Event from 6:30p.m. on the UC patio
Dr Raphael Danziger, Editor-in-Chief of Near East Report comes from AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) in Washington DC today to speak at UM for a lunch-n-learn on the Rock For more details please contact Anya Coverman
Hilda Smith, Professor of History from the University of Cincinnati is pre senting “The False Universal as a Basis for Understanding Women's History" today at 3-4p m. at the Faculty Club Admission is free to all, a reception will follow from 4-6p m.
Toppel Center Overview ot Resources for the School of Business students is today from 3-4p.m. at the Toppel Center Library
SAT 2ND MARCH
Dance a-thon at the Rathskeller
Three point shootout All UM students and faculty may enter free The pre liminary rounds will be Feb26-28 from 8- 10p.m. in the Wellness Center The Finals will be today at the Miami Arena during Half time of the men s bas ketball game against Virginia Tech.
Solutions Interdisciplinary Forum presents 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium: “Science The Double Edged Sword" today at Noon 4pm Room 148. Eaton Residential College
MON 4TH MARCH
Graduate School Info session. Everything you need to know about applying to graduate School (Master of Business Administration and Law School) is today from 3:30-4:30p m. at 217 Jenkins, School of Business.
UM s Panhellemc Association is hosting a Pancake Breakfast today on the UC Patio from 9a m.-12p m. The event is to celebrate International Badge and the 100th anniversary of the National Panhellenic Conference. There will also be a raffle held at the event. The breakfast tickets are $10: rattle tickets $1 All proceeds from the event will be divided among the six soror ¡ties philanthropy
Canes Night Live Movies on the Commencement Green tonight at 8p.m “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" and “Nightmare on Elm Street” are being shown Free refreshments will be served
The Intramural Department will be training officials for softball from today until tomorrow in the Wellness Center classrooms at 5p.m. Any student that wants to work as an official should attend these sessions
Woman on screen: Taking Control of the camera Watch two movies. “Lip” and “24 Girls”, tonight at 7pm in the UC Flamingo Ballroom Christina Lane, The Assistant Professor of Motion Pictures Program, will do introductions and discussions For more information call 305-284-4530
TUES 5TH MARCH
CAC film “Harry Potter"
The Intramural Department will be training officials for softball today in the Wellness Center classrooms at 5p m Any student that wants to work as an official should attend these sessions
WED 6TH MARCH
Open mic night at the Rat from 7-9p.m,
Soceity of Composers Inc will be hosting its annual concert tonight at 8p m in Clarke Hall (Free admission) Original works by UM composition students and faculty will be performed
Earth Alert Is having a "Conservation and Development in Thailand" presen tation today at 6 30p m In UC Ballroom B Student Liz Wyman will share images and voices ot culture and contemporary social issues in Thailand All students, faculty and staff are invited to join us for this fascinating pre sentation for more information, contact earthalert@hotmail com
Sign-up now for intramural softball and team billiards Play begins for each sport on March 18 All UM students and faculty are welcome to participate
THRUS 7TH MARCH
2002 Gifford Arboretum Lecture "Zamias and Chiguas in Colombia A tale ot explorations, the forest, the People, and the War," is tonight at 6p m (arboretum tour) The Lecture is at the Cox Science Center, room 126 which is followed by a reception at 8p m. In the lobby
MON 11TH MARCH
Ground Breaking for Pavia Parking Garage from 7-8a m today
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