Miami Hurricane, October 05, 1993

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VOLUME 71, ISSUE S
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, CORAL GABLES, FLA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5,1993
DARREN ARNS/Staff Photo
® CLOSE CALL: Sigma Chi player Joe Carrello’s shot is deflected by Sigma Alpha Mu goalie Mike Fixler in CSR Floor Hockey action Sunday.
See Sports, page 8.
ACCENT
■ Heard something good about FSU? Think again! Humor Columnist Ken DeMoor gives a better than accurate view of the team you love to hate with the fans you love to hate even more.
See Accent, page 6.
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■ Administration rattled by reptiles.
See Opinion, page 4.
Bicycle theft remains
problem on
By LIAM FITZGERALD
Contributing Editor
A man was arrested late Sunday at UM on charges of loitering and prowling, UM Public Safety Cpt. Henry Christensen said. The man, John Corker, 34, of 6401 SW 57 Place in South Miami, is not a UM student, and was carrying a bicycle tire, Christensen said.
Christensen said there is a good possibility that Corker, who remained in the Dade County Jail early Monday, may be responsible for numerous other bicycle thefts at UM. Christensen said three bicycles and one bicycle tire were stolen from campus this weekend alone.
“We don’t have more bicycles stolen here than any other campus,” Christensen said. "My advice is for students to use locks and secure the bicycles in visible areas to lessen the probability of theft.”
“Bicycle crimes are opportunity crimes,” UM Public Safety Officer Michael McLane said. McLane said Corker has been arrested before at UM for trespassing.
Bicycle theft has become a common occurrence on the UM campus. From Sept 5-24, for example, at least 13 bicycles were reported stolen. The bicycles ranged from $80 to $400.
campus
"It seems to run where quite a few bikes will be stolen and then not as many,” said Officer Pat Haden.
In an attempt to deter bike theft, Public Safety sponsored a bicycle registration Monday in the University Center Breezeway. Four students registered their bikes, but several more took forms home to fill out, said Haden.
"This [registration] will be a deterrent to crime and aid in the recovery of stolen bicycles,” Haden said. "If the bike is stolen, we will know the owner and what the bike looks like, which will help locate it.” Some students are so worried their bikes will get stolen that they have found ways of getting around leaving their bike in public.
"It's gotten so bad that I wouldn't even think of parking my bike on campus," said Junior D.J. Rettman, who commutes from his Kendall residence every day on his bicycle. “Luckily, a friend of mine lets me leave my bike in his room when I get on campus. It’s too bad stuff like that has to happen. Something needs to be done so students won’t have to worry about their property so much ” Haden said bicycle registration is usually monthly and Public Safety holds them at different times to help students who have not previously registered.
CHRIS BERNACCHI/ Photo Editor
■ LOCK IT UP: Recent bike thefts have students worried about leaving their bicycles unattended on campus. One way to help deter bicycle theft may be reqisterinq bikes with Public Safety.
In the five weeks since school began, bicycles have been stolen, even those with secured locks to prevent any attempted theft.
"Registering with Public Safety is a good idea, but bikes will still get taken nevertheless,” Freshman Trey Sledge said.
UM students face possible eviction
CHRIS BERNACCHI/Photo Editor
■ JUST LIKE FAMILY?: Students living in duplexes on Ponce de Leon Boulevard may or may not fit the legal definition of a single family, said Coral Gables officials. The duplexes are located in a single family zoning area.
Coral Gables zoning codes under fire
By DARIN KLAHR
Hurricane Staff Writer
In a move that may force the eviction of University of Miami students residing in a duplex at 4951-55 Ponce de Leon Blvd., the Coral Gables Building and Zoning Department sent a second notice of violation Monday to the owners of the property.
Alan Richman, the code enforcement supervisor of Coral Gables, said that the landowner, Richard B. Berndt, will have to provide legal documentation that there are no more than "two separate and distinct families" living in each unit of the duplex, as stated in the Zoning Code, Section 2-43.
Assistant City Manager Sanford Youkilis said there are up to a dozen reported cases of violation undergoing a similar process.
When Richman was asked to further define Code Section 2-47, the portion that defines a family, he said, "It is under much debate within the city. It gets into a constitutional thing, too. In discussing this with Sandy [You-kilis), he’s lost too. He doesn’t think it’s constitutional and I’m
in the middle."
M. Donald Drescher, Berndt’s attorney, called the “vigorous zoning code” of Coral Gables “archaic" and "constitutionally invalid.”
"Mr. Berendt has a right to inquire of the people living as to their habits relating to the upkeep and maintenance of the house as well as their financial situation relating to payment of
rent,” Drescher said. “I don’t think it’s his business — putting him on dangerous court ground — to inquire as to their relationships.
“There is a specific right of privacy enumerated in the Florida Constitution, which prohibits him from inquiring to into matters of race, color, religion, ethnicity, moral beliefs, politics, family and the likes,” Drescher
said. Neither he nor his client has received correspondence from the city since June 18.
Berndt could not be reached.
Youkilis said the owners will have to provide “tight proof that |they | have a head of household.” Youkilis said the Internal Revenue Service provides a “tight" definition of “head of
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Coming Out Day designed to draw support from faculty, students
By OMAR VEGA
Hurricane Staft Writer
Members of the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Community will be on hand to answer questions about Coming Out Day from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the International Lounge.
Coming Out Day at the University of Miami is Thursday. The event is sponsored by GLBC and Volunteer Services.
“The purpose of this day is to raise awareness and gain support,” said Jeff Lurie, former Steering chair of GLBC. "Our hope is that the campus will show support by wearing blue jeans and a white shirt. We expect that people will participate because last year’s response was positive.”
One group in particular will be visible on Coming Out Day.
The Gatekeepers program consists of faculty and students interested in providing a supportive environment for gay and lesbian students.
"They are identifiable to people who need referrals or just someone to talk to,” said Jack Tufano, a UM senior who is a Gatekeeper.
Tufano said he became a Gatekeeper after being approached by another student who was being harassed because of his sexuality.
Gatekeepers can be identified by a button that features the Univer-
sity of Miami ‘U’ with a superimposed outline of an upside down pink triangle over it and the word ‘gatekeeper’ across the bottom. The pink triangle is symbolic of the gay movement.
"The purpose of the program is to give a structure for training students and faculty to meet needs facing gay, lesbian and bisexual students,” said Lurie.
"The program does work." Lurie said. "It affects the whole environment by having people see that there are gay people around. Gatekeepers don’t have to be gay; they just have to want to support equal rights.”
The GLBC Gatekeeper program was established in the 1991 and since then, Gatekeepers have been acting as referrals as well as a source of moral support for gay students on campus.
“The role of the Gatekeepers has changed,” Lurie said. “When it first started, the group was not publicizing its meetings, mostly to protect the group from harassment. Now the group is publicized and there haven't been any problems.
”A Gatekeeper acts as a liaison and resource person who will try to shoot down negative remarks and help other people to understand," Lurie said.
Costumes, props add creativity to contest
By JEFFREY M. BROOKS
Contributing Editor
Kappa Kappa Gamma t(x>k center stage Thursday as winners of the annual sorority Pledges on Parade skit contest.
“POP is a time-honored tradition at UM and serves to show that at UM, greeks have and will always be prominent in University life,” said Mike Fixler, chairman of the Association of Greek Letter Organizations.
Just before the skits began, thirteen new members were tapped for Rho Lambda, a greek honor society for sorority women.
The theme for the skits was "TV Time Warp". Kappa Kappa Gamma performed Beverly Hillbillies, Beverly Hills 90210 and The Love Connection.
The skits, four to six minutes in length, were judged on organization, creativity, theme appropriateness, established criteria and overall performance.
"POP is an opportunity for all of the pledge classes to demonstrate the positive aspects of greek life. It brings back a lot of wonderful memories as well,” said Liska Schurtz, president of the Panhel-lenic Council.
AMY LEIS/Assistant Photo Editor
■POP EXCITEMENT: Cristie Pecoraro, Rosa Olartecoe-chea, Marta Lugones and Sherri Lewis accept Rho Lambda honors on the patio, Thursday, before POP performances.
The shows featured were Delta Phi Epsilon's rendition of the hlintstones, Gamma Phi Beta’s songs from Happy Days, Zeta Tati Alpha’s performance of Gilligan’s Island, Delta Gamma’s Saturday Night Live, starring “Pat”, and Sigma Delta Tau’s spoof of Beavis and Bullhead.
"POP is not designed for competition; it is for unifying pledge classes to work together and promote the sorority system." said Richard Walker, associate dean of students and greek adviser.
The skit competition on the University Center patio was followed by a semi-formal ball at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami.
POP WINNERS
1»t - Kappa Kappt Gamma 2nd. -ZMaTau Alpha 3rd. - Deha Gamma
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Science students have to look harder for dates, times for Rich’s Reviews
By LESLEYABRAVANEL
Hurricane Staff Writer
University of Miami science majors who have grown accustomed to fliers around campus advertising popular review sessions with professional tutor Rich Hochstim may have to resort to word of mouth for information. Stricter enforcement of UM policies about flier distribution bar Hochstim from advertising with fliers.
Hochstim, who has been tutoring science students for 10 years, said University officials asked him to stop posting his fliers until he complies with University policies.
University policy requires any institution or business not affiliated with the UM to obtain approval to distribute and display materials on campus, said Tim Ramsey, manager of Duplicating and Vending Services, the department responsible for granting flier approval.
Hochstim, who runs his tutoring services from the Stanley Kaplan Center, inside the IRE Building across from the Coral Gables campus, was approached by the University business office after a report was filed by Department of Physics Chairman George C. Alexandra^. The report stated Hochstim had blocked the entrance of the Physics Building so that student traffic was diverted to an area where Hochstim was promoting his services, said Ramsey.
According to the report, Hochs-
tim’s table at the Physics Building delayed students. In addition Hochstim had requested approval for advertising on the bulletin boards, not at the Physics Building.
Alexandrakis said, in the report, that the University offers free tutoring to undergraduate students. He stated that Hochstim’s solicitation was an inconvenience to both faculty and students.
Many students, however, say Hochstim’s services have been a staple in their study regimes. His chemistry, organic genetics and physics reviews are the product of an degree in chemistry from UM.
"I’ve been to some of his reviews,” said Denise Suarez, post baccalaureate pre-med student. "He’s a very professional guy. He knows his stuff very well. He explains everything in a very clear way — it clicks.”
"UM asked me not to advertise with fliers,” Hochstim said. "They told me there was no soliciting allowed unless it was cleared through the business office. I didn’t want to get in trouble, so I stopped and put an ad in The Hurricane.”
Business Services must approve ads before they can be posted on the bulletin boards at Merrick, Memorial and Ashe. To place them in other locations requires the approval of the people in charge of that particular building, Ramsey said.
Hochstim has received approval to distribute his fliers at the Uni-
versity Center Information Desk.
“We see this as more of a littering problem than as an advertising one,” Ramsey said. “People tend to put up ten of their fliers at once, rip other peoples’ down or hand them out to students who throw them on the ground. The University is not a maid.”
In addition to the littering problem posed by ruthless flier distribution, the University must deal with the issue of open solicitation on campus. Not only is this prohibited by University standards, but the City of Coral Gables maintains strict solicitation ordinances, Ramsey said.
"We do provide an outlet for institutions to advertise,” Ramsey said. "There is no need to resort to clandestine paper distribution, as long as they meet certain guidelines.”
To prevent the abuse of the distribution privileges, the bulletin boards have been placed under lock and key. There is a 30-day approval to regulate the duration of a flier in the bulletin board.
"There is no way for me to police two hundred acres. Anyone from outside the University must come to me, but my approval is not a blanket approval," Ramsey said. “Each building has its own rules.”
Hochstim said he has complied with the rules and is relying on The Miami Hurricane’s advertising and word of mouth to spread the word of his services.