Miami Hurricane, October 24, 1978

              'Canes Beat Utah State Aggies, 17-16
Hold lead to even record — See SPORTS, Page 10
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Where Can Find New Parking Lot?
By MICHAEL 3. WEBER
Aitlilanl Niwi Editor
Despite many recent complaints about the lack of parking spaces on campus, there is one recently opened lot that remains half full day after day.
The lot has been recently constructed between the Art Building, the Macarthur Engineering Building, the Communications Building and the Science Building (see map).
In an article appearing in the Hurricane on Oct. 3, it was revealed that there had been a planning error in this lot. making It potentially hazardous for students who have classes in the Communications Building.
The cause of the trouble was the fact that the entrance road to the lot was too narrow to accomodate a two-way flow of traffic, and that a stairway from the Communications Building led directly onto the road.
Since that time, the stairway in question has been removed, although the access road to the lot has not yet been widened.
The lot (which is designated for employee use), is now open for use, but has never been more than 50-60 percent full.
“I think that the reason that no one is using the
lot,” said one, member of the University Parking Authority, “is that no one knows that it exists. Or if they do, they don’t know how to get into it.”
The entrance to the lot from San Amaro Drive Is not clearly marked, especially since there was never a parking lot entrance there before.
Several UM employees who were found parked in Commuter lots expressed surprize when told that the new employee lot existed.
“Where is it? How do I get to it?” said one employee who wished to remain unidentified. “I’ll park there from now on if it really is half empty; I’m tired of either getting tickets or having to park a mile away from (where I work).”
“I would just like to know when somebody was going to tell (us) that the lot existed," she said.
Another problem of the new lot seems to be the bushes that flank the entrance/exit onto Sam Amaro.
It is almost impossible to see traffic coming both ways on San Amaro when exiting the lot. A sharp curve on San Amaro, just to the left of the exit, makes it difficult to see traffic coming from that direction. Coupled with the overgrown shrubbery on both sides of the exit, a potentially hazardous situation is created for cars either entering or leaving the lot.
Map Shows Location of New Markin" Lot
usually not more than fifty percent full
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UM quarterback MacMillian falls toward for a few of Miami’s 369 yards of total offense gainst the Utah State Aggies. After coming back from a first quarter deficit, the Canes needed the elp of numerous Aggie mistakes to hold on to a slim 17-16 victory.
w eek of Fun and Games
Campus Lighting Needed
By JEFFREY M. WEISS
Hurricane News writer
The University is going to light up our lives again. Student government and administrators took a tour of the campus last week to determine where additional lighting is needed on the campus.
According to USBG Vice President Scott Leeson, the object of the tour was to determine where lighting problems exist.
Last year UM spent $25,000 in an effort to improve the lighting on campus. Over 30 light fixtures were
BULastliw"eks tour revealed that many existing lights were out and that a few areas need more lighting.
Areas slated from new work include the Pearson back parking lot near the tennis courts, the area between the Art School and the Memorial Building, the space between the Science and Architecture Buildings, and the area between the Pan-hellenic and Merrick Buildings.
In many cases the work does not require new facilities. Existing lights will be re-angled to make currently poorly lit areas brighter.
According to Leeson, the tour found that “A lot of lights were out all over campus, which made areas dark."
UM business Manager Oliver Bonnert said that the large number of lights that were out “was due to natural attrition. We did not find a single case of vandalism.” He said that the lights were not replaced over the summer, and that security did not inform maintenance when lights went out. A procedure is to be worked out with USBG so that the lights will be more carefully monitored.
Leeson stated that UM Business
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LM Business Manager, Oliver Homier! (right)
... consults with staff over need for new lights
Manager Oliver Bonnert was extremely responsive to USBG selections. “He kept asking his assistant; ‘Did you get that down?’,"
Bonnert did not expect that the new lighting would require additional funding. He said that some money was left from the funding allocated to lighting last year. He expected that the carry over would pay for most,if not all of the new work.
The apartment area also has a
lighting problem., especially near the washing machines, but no ac-
tion will be taken before the Apartment Board of Governors is consulted. Last year the apartment residents indicated that they did not want additional lighting, at times expressing displeasure through vandalism.
The University will give the Board of Governors the opportunity to approve the lighting, but unless the approval is granted, no action will be taken.
Leeson said that tha maintenance personnel will be instructed to keep better track of lights that are out.
By ART ROTTER
Murrlc.it« Nm WrIMr
As the fall semester enters its mid-point, students at the University of Miami may be busy studying for exams or just trying to survive the grade war. To break the mid-semester blues, students will have an opportunity to view and to participate in one of UM's yearly programs.
Recreation for Life Week will begin Oct 23 and will continue until the end of the month. Recreation for Life Week, which has been going on since 1968, is being chaired by UM student Lusia Quinones. According to Quinones, this
years program will hopefully be the best ever.
"We are trying to appeal to every student on campus this year by offering events and programs from ping-pong to Latin music,” Lusia said. "Anything that has to do with recreation around campus will be used in an effort to get students aware of the many programs that the Union and the University have to offer," Lusia said.
Kicking off this year’s opening ceremony will be Dr. William Bul-ter. along with the 1972 Olympic gold medal winners in track, Larry Black and Jean Tinker. Various exhibitions will follow throughout the day, including the Miami Hurricane
skiers and the opening rounds of the ping-pong tournament. The following day will include a wheel chair basketball, a frisbee exhibition and a backgammon tournament.
On Wednesday, events will Include a sub eating contest, a Karate exhibition and a billiards exhibition by World famous billiards player Jimmy Casas .
On Thursday and Friday there will be music in the Unions lower lounge, a pin ball tournament, a Latin bond on the patio, canoe races and clinic and a visit by Mike Galt, an author and a designer of canoes
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UM Jazz Band Performing on Palio
... ot opening cermnnies of Rec for Life W eek
Director Vows * \ o ('over- ups’
By SHERRY BERNSTEIN
Hurricane N*wv Writer
“Public relations can be a management tool used by everyone on campus,” said Richard Morrison, the new Director of Public Relations at UM. The public relations office was eliminated 4 years ago, during a time of fiscal austerity, but was reinstated one week ago.
Morrison has been the Director of University Relations at the University of Wisconsin since 1976. Before that, he was a major part of the public relations department at Boston College and Elmira College.
The chief function of any public relations department, according to Morrison, is to inform the public.
The news bureau plays an important part in transmitting university news to the outside world. “The only way to handle bad news,” said Morrison, “is honestly and quickly.” He has no intention of "covering up” any news that crosses his desk.
Certain goals have been established by Morrison for the new Department of Public Relations. He said, “The first thing we have to do is establish visibility and garner support on campus.”
“I’d like to see a Speaker’s Bureau at UM,” continued Morrison,
“so that qualified university people would be available to speak at functions in the outside community.”
The public relations department can take a leadership role in education high school students, senior citizens, and other people not directly involved in university activities.
Morrison said that he would be available to faculty and students for counseling. A group that wants to promote an event, party or lecture is welcome to seek advice concerning publicity.
Richard Morrison
... new PR director
sault and vandalism. Morrison intends to organize small committee? to find out where these crimes are committed and how they can be eliminated.He discussed the possibility of initiating a Rape Crisis Center on campus.
The Public Relations Department will be hiring a new Assistant Director within the next month.
According to Morrison, the best way to keep abreast of student thinking, is to be surrounded by students. He is looking for bright, ambitious students to work within the new department. Any students eligible for a work/study job. and interested in photography, journalism. or public relations should call x-4073 for an appointment.
On the Inside
"CHRIST IS A SWIMMING FISH" See FEATURES ..........Page 9
Prison Escapee Tells His Story............Page 3
Mahoney/Pearson Zoo ......................Page 4
UM Student in Dom DeLuise Flick...........Page 6
Artsy Features at the Lowe ...............Page 9
Canes Even Things Up....................Page 10
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