Miami Hurricane, February 02, 1978

              Beware of the Magazine Salesmen ’
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By SARI SHAPIRO
Humean* Mawi Writer
A number of complaints have been made concerning a group of solicitors who have been trying to sell magazine subscriptions to students in the residence halls. So far, all complaints have been made by female Mahoney/Pearson residents.
The solicitors, all male, say they were selected by a company to sell the magazine subscriptions. According to their sales pitch, if a certain amount of subscriptions are sold, the salesman wins a large sum of money, a trip to Europe or a scholarship. Each solicitor uses a different company name.
The first reported incident was in November when many Mahoney residents subscribed to "Gig", a
supposedly new fashion magazine.
After not recieving her magazine. Diane Westen, a Mahoney resident, called "Gig" and learned it is actually a music magazine. Even worse, she found that "Gig” never knew about any solicitors, and could not give her her subscription.
The two companies used last semester were Unified Services and Telco. Students who bought subscriptions through these companies have complained that they never re-cieved the magazines.
According to Westen, neither company exists at the addresses listed on her reciept.
The Dade County Occupational License office claims there is no record of either company’s applying for solicitor licenses
The solicitors are back this se-
mester but his time they afe using Trans International Processing Company, which is legitimately authorized to sell magazines They are located in Michigan City, ind.
The "Tipco" representative asks that all checks be made payable to Tina Kctlam. who is an independent
contractor, so she can make sure all checks are valid. The representatives also ask that some of the money be paid in cash to speed up the process.
Even though Tipco is a legitimate company, they too have no license to solicit in Dade County A Tipco
employee told the Hurricane she was unaware of this and of the fact that UM has a no soliciting policy in the residence halls.
She claimed that this is Kellam's responsibility, who lives in Indiana Tipco will, however, take the responsibility of getting the magazines to anyone who subscribed
Director of Residence Halls George Shoffner said that the names of all companies being used, whether or not their addresses are valid, should be reported to him so legal action can be taken against the companies for soliciting in the dorms.
Students may also fill out complaint forms with residence halls and are urged to call either an R.A. or Security if a solicitor is seen.
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Board OK’s $325 Tuition Raise
Rebate Plan In The II
Miami Hurricane AL FERGUSON
President Stanford at the Rock: NX here is Rseryone?
. . . he came lo /five tuition neics, hut nohody came to listen
Stress Seminar Opens
By JANE MARCUS
Humean* H*w& WrHar
In an effort to soften the blow of last spring’s announded tuitipn increase, an agreement was enacted between past USBG President Allan Lubel and UM President Henry King Stanford. Students received a rebate of $85 due to an increase in enrollment by approximately 225 students last fall.
A similar agreement has been proposed this semester between Alicia Cervera. USBG president and President Stanford. However, enrollment is targeted to decline slightly next fall.
"I do not think the tuition increase will effect enrollment particularly. one way or another," Stanford said.
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"The reason is that tuition was raised last spring, and this fail we hat} an increase in enrollment.
“I think the enrollment increase came about due to the activities and efforts of a lot of people on campus who make a contribution to the attrition problem, namely due to the-Retention/Recruitment probram devised by USBG last spring," Stanford said.
According to Stanford, a proposal has been made by USBG, which the University Budgeting Committee will consider next week
“I agreed with USBG President Cervera that it would be brought up in a fair hearing, but we have not committed ourselves to its adoption next year," Stanford said
The first of a three part proposal initiated by USBG was approved by the administration, allowing the nine percent increase to be added lo a base of $3615, inclusive of the $85 rebate, instead of adding it to the posted tuition cost of $3700.
According to Cervera. the second portion of the proposal includes, “looking at the types of things the administration will be doing with the extra money, getting it in writing, and trying to hold them to
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By MICHAEL MALLOY
Murricana N*w* Writer
"Stress — What It Is and What You Can Do About It" is the topic of a program to be presented Monday. Feb. 5 at 7 p m in the Flamingo Ballroom of the Student Union.
The program will consist of a presentation by a panel of four experts in various aspects of stress, and there will be a question and answer period to follow. It will be moderated by Dr. Barry Zwlbel-man. Director of the Open Door and
a psychologist at the I’M counseling center.
The experts include Donna Fol-lansbee. a student who will discuss the stress, both academic and social, that college students endure; Dr. Neil Schneiderman, a psychology professor who will explain many of the physiological results of stress; Ms. Virginia Murray, a nurse from the campus Health Center who will discuss some of the sicknesses that may result from stress; and Dr Paul Domitor. a clinical psychologist who will discuss treatment of
stress, both professional and ways in which we can help ourselves to avoid it.
The Stress Seminar is the fifth in a series of informational forums offered to students. Stress is certainly universal to some degree in all college students and it can be the direct or indirect cause of anything from sleeplessness to sexual difficulties, according to Dr. Zwibel-man.
"The students need to be educated about what's really happening to their own bodies." said Dr. Zwibel-man.
Inflation Affects Food Prices
By REGINALD HENDERSON
MurrlctB* News Writer
The state of the economy has again been blamed for a price hike that will directly affect U.M. students.
According to Jim Seaton, SAGA's Senior Food Services Director, a proposed Increase in food prices caused by the spiraling cost of food, higher and higher labor cost (minimum wage increased in January) paper cost, and janitorial cost. ,
The increase has been projected to generate approximately $25.000 in extra income which will help offset the inflationary trend that this country is now experiencing.
Presently, increases are in effect only at the Ibis and Snack Bar. The board plan has not yet been affected. mainly because some of the frills were eliminated without sacrificing food quality.
There is a great possibilty that the board plan will increase in academic year 1979/80; no decision has been made as to the amount of this future increase. The only changes thus far have been in the cash cafeterias.
Because of yearly contractual agreements with students who subscribe to the board plan no increase went into effect this spring semester.
As far as price increase in the
past go, it has been three years since meal prices were raised. This year an increase was requested, but it was decided through the Union Board of governors and the Senate to end some of the frills instead of implementing an actual price increase.
To maintain price stability, numerous controls are in effect. No attempt is being made to increase profits, some labor force is being cut back, and customers are being made more aware of cost, particularly in the board area.
An effort is being made to eliminate waste in meal card cafeterias, but because there are no controls in this area, students usually take more food than they can eat. These “leftovers" cannot be recirculated at a larger date, but are promptly tossed in the garbage. Theft of glasses, bowls, and silverware also contribute to increases
In comparing University of Miami food prices with those of other institutions. Seaton notes that we compare favorably. "Our prices are average, and SAGA provides U.M. students with extremely flexible hours.
Many institutions provide only standard hours of operation, without consideration for those who somehow cannot attend regular serving hours,” said Seaton.
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. . . for increase in campus food costs

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By JANE MARCUS
Human* News Writer
A tuition increase of $325, recommended by the administration, was approved by the Board of Trustees on Monday.
According to UM President Henry King Stanford, the amount of the tuition increase follows a Board of Trustee policy stating that tuition will increase with the Consumer Price Index, this year at 9%.
"The Board of Trustees approved the policy last year to relate tuition increases with the Consumer Price Index,” Dave Leiberman, Director of Budgeting said.
“In the past, there have been arbitrary increases with a lot of subjective judgement and with tough decision making processes, so by pegging tuition to a recognized measure, we are doing something less argumentative and the index is recognized by the real world that effects all of us."
According to Leiberman. the percentage of a family's income being spent for tuition today is less than it was five years ago.
"In spite of the fact that tuition was $2500 five years ago. and will now be $3940. it represents a smaller portion of a family's income.
“Relative to inflation, tuition has not gone up in the last five to ten years, but there have been more quality changes and there will be more in the future," Leiberman said.
The excess tuition revenue will be used mainly in three areas:
First, to reduce the number of first year Teaching Assistants, primarily in the 100 level courses and increase the number of experienced teachers.
"In meeting with the students." Stanford said, “their biggest complaint was the Teaching Assistants teaching in the first year, and we will now be trying to put better equipped teachers in these areas. We won't have all Teaching Assistants out of introductory classes, but it's a goodly start toward the goal."
Second, to Increase funds allocated to the academic area, namely the library, and for the purchase of additional supplies and capital equipment.
According to Stanford, the li- • brary budget will be increased by $100,000 in the coming fiscal year
Third, the faculty and employee salaries will increase 6% overall by merit, and a 3% faculty pool will be provided to upgrade positions, provide additional merit salaries and to eliminate some “problem areas” in the faculty.
According to Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. William Butler, all salaries next year will be awarded by merit, which Is a new Board of Trustee policy.
Stanford was scheduled to make the announcement concerning the tuition increase to the student body on Tuesday at the "Rock" behind the Student Union
In past years, hundreds of students attended these announcements but this year, Stanford was forced to re-schedule the announcement due to a lack of an audience.
The announcement has been tentatively scheduled for the night of Feb. 7. President Stanford will be in the 1968 Complex Auditorium and the Mahoney/Pearson Great Lounge to answer any pertinent questions that the students may have concerning the increase or the Board of Trustee's policy concerning tuition.
Pool si tie Snack-bar Hit by $250 Burglary
By LORI BARRIST
Nm Wrltar
A former employee is thought to be responsible for the break-in and burglary of the Snack Bar Sunday evening An estimated $250 was taken.
According to Mel Thompson, Supervisor of the Snack Bar, the break-in occured sometime after 11:15 and was discovered the next morning by an employee.
“A window had been broken with weights taken from the weight room at the swimming pool," Thompson said
Thompson stated that a wrench and pair of pliers taken from a file cabinet were used to open the drop safe. The drop safe is where the money from the cash register is placed at night.
"The safe and the cash register
were both destroyed," Thompson said
“There is no way of knowing how many people were involved. One person possibly could have done it, maybe more than one."
Because nothing other than the file cabinet and the drop safe were disturbed, Thompson suspects a former employee is responsible.
“He knew where to go and where to find the tools. He seemed to know what he was doing,” Thompson explained.
The money is no longer stored in the drop safe overnight.We've changed our system to make it more secure," he said.
For security reasons, Thompson refused to elaborate on the type of system used now.
The burglary is under investigation by UM Security and the Coral Gables Police.
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