Miami Hurricane, April 07, 1967

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University of Miami, Coral fiables, Florida. April 7. 1967
Races Run Hot
Campus Ends Vote Today
—Photo by Sandy Levy
Tapper liel» Smiling Welcome
Away We Go Tapping
By CINDY WALKKD
Hurricane Editorial Assistant
Today marks the final day in U.S.G. voting that h.is climaxed a week's vigorous campaigning, hard work and exhausing speech making.
The high point of campaign'» color was reached Tuesday evening at the Great Debate ’67. Pressed by pointed and searching questions from CM students, the np|>er lounge was the focus of attention as the hopeful office holders S|Mtke their minds on CM issues.
With colorful jackets and impressive ceremony. Iron Arrow, UM’s highest men's honorary, tapped 16 into its brotherood this tvefk. Wednesday's passing of the arrow represents a tradition going back to the first President of UM. Bowman Ashe.
Those tapped for leadership were Bill Phillips, Bill Miller, Bill Ohambless, Russ Khasz, Si Johnson, Judge Ted Calxtf, Peter Gutterman, Jim Nelson, Art Rothenberg, Mike Rubin, Bob Nesnick, Mario Diaz-Cruzand, Skip Flynn, Tom Jessop and James Pickens.
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A new tradition was born at the University of Miami, as the chimes rang nineteen times, to signal the beginning of Mortar Board tapping
This year. Mortar Board is especially proud id its newly-tapped honorary member, Mrs. Henry King Stanford.
The Mortar Board tappees are Roberta Aliiers, Irene Bangstrup. Marilyn Berman, Pamela Clark, Diana Dol-stra, Julie Elbrader, Leslie Lustig, Harriet Manning, Gail Marantz, Matielle Ortiz, Marguerite Radawich, Julie Rohr, Donna Stevenson, Cynthia Walend, Audrey Wein-bren, Avice Whiton, Mary Pat Son, and Ann Dewey.
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With emphasis on scholarship and leadership, Omicron Delta Kappa tap|**d eighteen new members. The circle now includes Steven J. Krav-itz, Hector I. Hirigoyen. Dr. James Clegg. William J. Kendrick, Gary Goodrich, Timothy W. Sorenson, Joel S. Feiss, David M Morris, Tami Lee Ca|>eletti, Robert Parker, Carl Hoffman. Dr. J. Everett Royer, James D. Nelson, Michael S. Rubin, Martin Arostegui, Leslie S. Coggins, Mr. Dale Leyvis, and Mr. Arthur Philips
Peter Menk, the first of the presidential candidates to be interviewed by the stu-I dents, described himself as i not the “dumb football player in industrial arts." He had been the president of the I student body in his high ! school, was on the Dean's 1 List last spring and now’ has a 3.7 average.
When asked why he decided to run for this position, Menk replied that he had a great feeling of pride in UM and that he wants this pride to be instilled in everyone.
Menk said that he was not “put up” by anyone, that it was his own choice to run. “We could use a machine to help us,” he said, “we haven't got enough posters.” While Menk saw the lack of unity In USO, resulting from Individual Interest groups combatting each other, he admitted that he had never attended a USG meeting.
Anchor Splashes For the Greeks
— Ph<*« by JOHN JAKOELL
Heads l or Tomorrow*» Action
Delta Gamma Sorority will present its second annual Anchor Splash tomorrow afternoon, April 8. at the Whitten Union pool. The afternoon's events, beginning at 1:30 p m., will be moderated by WFUN's disc jockey, Cris Edwards.
Julie Wardecker, chairman for this year's "Splash”, has announced that ten of UM's fraternities will be competing in seven events. Some of the more popular of these include a funniest bathing suit contest, an inner tube race, and a mystery event.
Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third places in each event, and an overall trophy and plaque will be given to the fraternity which accumulates the most points during the afternoon.
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by KANDY POPI
Candidates In Disagreement
/'«»/ifiVo’s Ion and lorn al Hurricane Heimle Tuetday Aig/if
Questioned on his sudden interest in USG, Menk maintained that he had not much time what with football, his fraternity and academics. “What we need is programs,” he said, "the signs say 'participate.' ”
In keeping with his platform, Dennis Richard emphasized experience. Richard stated that he had introduced every item of successful legislation in the first semester.
Richard feels that student
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government demands a long day, saying that he himselt “live»” in the 1st; office. When asked If he knew about the compulsory food plan before It was officially announced to the »Indents. Richard said that no one knew.
Richard emphasized his all-campus slate, that it will “represent students.”
Dave Knapp, candóla te for Treasurer on the Ward slate who “came to UM not with politics in mind, but saw’ a lack in USG,’’ admitted that he had not attended any USG meetings but had informed himself by reading all the minutes of the meetings which were made available to him through the Student Activities office. Knapp sees a review of the budget
the first job for the new treasurer.
Ricardo DMaen, Independent V.P. candidate having gained experience as president of his student government in Argentina, drew applause when he said In reference to the publishing of a newsletter that he didn’t give “damn” what the administration said It would not allow, that the “students should decide what they want and try to get It.”
Mike Hut>bard stressed equal treatment for men and w’omen in the areas of curfew and dress regulation.
"Skirts are, I understand, but not from personal experience, are uncomfortable,** noted Hubbard.
Catch a glimpse of the roar of Sebring on pages eight and nine, a sniff of the food plan squabble on page two, and touch on to a new parking wrinkle on page five all sensually Inside today'» Hurricane.
Forum on Foo«l
The Miami HCRRICANK will sponsor an Open Forum on the controversy -surrounded student Board Plan this coming Monday night. April 10 in the second floor lounge of the Student Union. The panel will consist of I’M President Henry King Stanford, \ Ice-President for Student Affairs Dr. William K. Butler, Vice-President and Treasurer Mr. Fugrne K. Cohen, and Business Manager Mr. William F. McLaughlin. The forum It open lo all atudents and liegiu* al 7:IMI p.nv. Questions ran lie submitted In advance in the III KKICAN'K office, though question* from the floor will he allowed as time permit».