Miami Hurricane, March 27, 1998

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UPSETS ABOUND AT UPTON
■ Miami resident Anna Kournikova was among the many surprises at the Lipton Tennis Championships this
week.
SPORTS, page 6
PLAYBILL
Jack» Gl«—on Th««t«r
RENT CHECKS IN
■	Find out what Broadway's hottest show has to offer on its South Florida stop.
ACCENT, page 9 ARMED AND DANGEROUS
■	The tragedy in Arkansas leads opinion editor Ben Ferguson to reflect on the role of guns in society.
OPINION, page 13
news briefs
NATIONAL ANXIETY SCREENING WEEK
The purpose of the week is to increase public awareness of anxiety as a common but potentially serious emotional problem. The University of Miami Counseling Center is sponsoring two events that week to help students recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety and to be aware that it responds well to various treatment programs.
On Monday, April 6, counselors from the Counseling Center will be at a table in the Breezeway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hand out information and to answer questions about anxiety and its treatment. There will also be a questionnaire for students to fill out on the topic of 'test anxiety,' a very common problem for college students.
On Wedensday evening, April 8, the Counseling Center is conducting an educational seminar on "Overcoming Test Anxiety." The seminar is free for all UM students from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in UC 237. Attend this useful program to learn how to prepare psychological and emotionally for your upcoming final exams.
For more information, contact Dr. Edward Rappaport at the Counseling Center at 284-5511.
CHANGE OF COMMAND
Paul begins presidential term
By CHRIS 508El
Hurricane Staff Writer New Student Government President Andrew Paul was inducted along with SG’a new executive board Wednesday M the Rathskeller in a ceremony attended by family members, University dignitaries, administrators, faculty and student leaders.
University President Edward T. Foote wished the new administration the be« in continuing a “long tradition of student leadership“ at the University of Miami.
Paul’s new executive board consists of Vice President Mickey Marrero, Treasurer Jessica Becher, Chief of Staff Katie Krueger. Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Mullins and Speaker of die Senate Racquel Russel.
The new student government officers were sworn in by outgoing Chief Justice Michelle Yee ‘1 want to thank the students for electing roe and I’m going to do my best to serve them and look out for thru best interest».'’ said Paul.
Paul, Marrero and Becher won election on the U Decide ticket test month. Paul beat out presidential candidates Danny Riley and Jeffrey Basiaga.
“Andrew has a great background as a student leader." said PM Whitely, vice president for Student Affairs. Tm itx*king forward to working with someone with hia caliber of leadership.’'
Paul, currently a junior, cornea to the office of SO president having served as outgoing President Jonathan Brill’s chief of stall this year. Paul also serves as chief justice of the lmertratcmity Council ............................*....
See PAUL • Page 2
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junior Andrew Paul was sworn in as Student Government president
Brill bids farewell to SG
■ Former SG /, ■HHH| president thanks colleagues for productive term
By CHRIS SOBEl Hurricane Staff Writer In hii final act as Student Government president, Jonathan Brill | told-new executive board members at RMnesday's induction ceremony to \ “never love sight of the moments that


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Concert honors student’s memory
ABADIE
■ Benefit for music student brings world renowned musicians to Gusman
By SARAH GUARNACCIA
News Editor
The life of University of Miami senior Alex Abadie will be celebrated tonight at the Gusman Concert Hall on campus. In attendance will be friends, relatives and
talented musicians who knew Abadie and would like to forget the tragic circumstances that led to his death in late January.
Tonight would have been the evening of Abadie’s senior music recital.
"We decided we weren’t going to give the date away,” said Rachel Lebon, who was Abadie’s vocal teacher.
Instead Lebon. along with music professor Larry Lapin and Abadie’s family, decided to invite world- renowned and
See BENEFIT • Page 4
Council addresses concerns to faculty
■ Council wants to help faculty handle cheating cases
By KATIE MEE
Hurricane Staff Writer
Academic Integrity Week, put on by the Honor Council, has been promoting the Honor Code and making students aware of its existence, stated Racquel Russell, sophomore member of the Council.
“The Honor Council has done a great job of promoting Academic Integrity Week. The school has never been made so aware of it and how important it is to our school,” said Jonathan Brill, former president of Student Government.
The council set up a table in the
LORI KURLAN / Hurricane Staff Photogra BROWN BAG: Over lunch at the Rathskeller, Vice President of Student Affairs Pat Whitely and Dean of Students William Sandler meet with Honor Council.
Breezeway throughout the week Through the usage of billboards, handing out buttons and talking to brochures and activities, the Honor students about the activities of the
week, as well as the Honor Code.
See HONOR • Page 2
Rotary scholarship sends student abroad
■ UM student to study in Belgium
By DENISE M. KRAKOWSKI
Hurricane Staff Writer A University of Miami student was awarded a 1998-99 Rotary Foundation	Ambassadorial
Scholarship worth $23,000 to use for study abroad.
Sara E. Perea, a student in the
School of Business, plans to use her scholarship to study international affairs and politics at the Universite Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium.
She will receive funding to cover round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, room, board, and necessary education supplies for one academic year, up to a maximum amount of $23,000
Perea was nominated by her local Rotary Club in Coral Gables to the District Committee, which represents »•>taiy Clubs in Broward, Dade and
Monroe counties, as well as Grand Bahama Island.
Four scholarship winners were selected from the 17 candidates.
“The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship program is the biggest privately-funded scholarship program in the world—not just in the United States, but internationally," Carlos Ayala, chair of District 6990 Ambassadorial Scholarships
See AWARD • Page 2
FRIDAY, MARCH 27,1998
Assault puts safety into forefront
■ Program teaches students, faculty how to stay safe
By CHRISTY CABRERA
Assistant News Editor
This weekend, students at the University of Miami learned the painful lesson that crime can happen anywhere, anytime.
The large crowd of students who went to the “Out of Harm's Way" lecture at the Wellness Center Wednesday night learned that personal safety is one of the best defenses against crime.
“Safety is a personal responsibility as well as a University responsibility,” said Pat Whitely. vice president for Student Affairs.
The presentation, given by former police detective Nancy Hightshoe. was scheduled about
seven months ago as a part of Women’s History Month.
However, the rape of a University student Saturday morning may have fueled the need to increase awareness about the program.
“The events of the weekend may have promoted the event," said Whitely.
Some students who attended said they were planning to attend the presentation before the recent rape.
“My mom had told me about it.” said freshman Erin Harwell. “I was planning to come beforehand. It’s better to be safe than
sorry."
Others however, did attend after hearing about the rape.
“What happened did influence my decision," said graduate student Rachel Clarke.
Promoting personal safety and raising awareness were two of
See PREVENT • Page 4
PAMELA KOTHARI/ Hurricane Staff Photographer ON GUARD: Attendees of this week's seminar, 'Out of Harm's Way,* learned of options they have to stay safe.
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Throughout the month of March, The Hurricane will be saluting the University of Miami's own prominent women, one administrator and one student each issue.
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