University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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Miami Beach is loaded with night time attractions. Among them is the Cievelan- der, a popuiar nightclub along the water featuring music and dancing. mhoto by Dave Bergmam Before the nightlife begins, the sun sets over Miami Beach creating a pleasant atmosphere for those in search of a peaceful evening. mhoto by Dave Bergmam St ca It is 2 With 1 typice 0f the did n spot, prorm at stI mosh many Soutk renov beach inven funky Drivh or 83 get a night eman lande place lar ni Penn Here rangi and c wall 1 Desg ing,1 of int was 1: With : For e: them range Villag It wa past 3 With 1 Durir easy 1 ing u1 good 1 wenh Student Life 16

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ner. When Matt shaved his beard for senior pictures this year he seemed to fade into oblivion. Everyone forgot about the work he did Monday through Thursday nights keeping the intramu- ral program on its feet. Whether it was football, soccer, volleyball or bowling. . .Matt worked every night like a champion. The programs and general programming at CSR in 1990 were obviously important in the Great Gath- ering. Aerobics, Leisure Sports and Club Sports accounted for 40 percent of the total participation in CSR. The co- ordinators and scheduling gurus, in- cluding Rhonda DuBord, Director of Womenls Intramurals, Dawn Hergen- rother, Graduate Assistant and stu- dent employee Kim Johnson, were influential and impressive this year. Their hard work might have gone un- noticed, though, had it not been for the upkeep and improvement of the Lane Recreation Center and the Campus Sports and Recreation facilities. This brings us, then, in the story of CSR, to Solomon Graham, Athletic Maintenance Supervisor, a CSR staff member extraordinaire. Solomon has been around as long as anyone can remember. Some even suggest that the Great Gathering was his subtle doing. A few years after it happened, he left CSR and is believed to be fishing in Channel 5 in the Florida Keys today. Legend credits him with building Lane Recreation Center brick by brick, al- though it is made of concrete. Solomon spent his years at CSR keeping the intramural fields beauti- ful, the LRC walls painted, the court intact and plumbing, lighting and over- all electricity in working order. The Great Gathering may have happened at some other department if Solomon hadnlt kept CSR standing, and for this, his part in the event Will never be for- gotten. tPortions of this article were magnified to emphasize the success of CSRJ John Regan of Sigma Chi fraternity attempts to block a Bay Baly spike as ' referee George , Quiroz looks on during a sand volleyball: tournament. tphota by Lisa Vincentil Student Life 15

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S tudents who felt the need to get away from the campus scene had only the problem of deciding exactly where to go. Miami is a colorful, Vibrant city. It is also well known for its nightlife, with plenty of clubs and bars to keep a typical UM student occupied every night of the week. Being in Miami certainly did not confine you to only one tlhott spot, however. And judging by the promotional flyers that were plastered at strategic places across campus al- most every day of the week, there were many places from which to choose. Dubbed the newest in-spot, South Beach was comprised of newly renovated art deco hotels, right on the beach, and an area containing trendy, inventive restaurants and outdoor cafes, funky art shops, and, of course, bars. Driving down Ocean Drive on a Friday or Saturday night was a great way to get a genuine feel for a typical, trendy night in Miami. With reggae music emanating from bars such as the Cleve- lander, you knew you were in the right place at the right time. Another popu- lar night spot with UM students was Penrods, located right on Miami Beach. Here students engaged in activities ranging from volleyball during the day and dancing at night. ltPenrods was wall to wall people? said Alex Tenta. ltDespite the smoke and the bad danc- ing, I did have a good time and met a lot of interesting people? Miami Beach was probably the most popular option with its many different types of clubs. For example, Club Nu offered various themes each night, and the music ranged from house to progressive. Coconut Grove was an artsy Village located only miles from campus. It was also a popular night spot this past year. The main streets were lined with little shops, cafes, clubs and bars. During all hours of the night, it was easy to find many UM students stroll- ing up and down the streets having a good time. Said Cari Golden, ttWhen I went out, I went to the Grove because of the cool shops, and because you were always able to find semi-interesting people there? According to Damian Albert and Chuck Hillman, llThe Grove was cool. We hung out at Lime in the Grove because of the bartender, Woody? People didn,t always opt for going into clubs when in the Grove, however. ttThe window shopping is endless. My friends and I would go into the Grove often just to people-watch and browse in the shops, t said Randy Kraftsow. Popular weeknight hang- outs were located in the Grove. UM- sponsored nights at the Peacock Cafe on Thursday nights were popular. A popular bar frequented by UM stu- dents was the Tavern in the Grove. Many other well-known weeknight hangouts were located on Key Biscayne convenient because of its proximity to campus. Places such as Great Barrier Reef, Sundayls on the Bay, and Ventanals hosted special nights for UM students. providing dancing and dring specials and a great social atmosphere. Though it wasn,t hard for most students to get around Miami, many opted to remain on campus taking advantage of the convenience of the Rathskeller. This past year the Rat brought to us many unique and excit- ing and exciting activities. Saturdays at the Rat was popular due to the Gut- buster Comedy Series. PeRry COMO Night was also a great draw of UM students on Thursday nights. IlThe Rat was great because it was a conven- ient place to go and hang around with your friends and have a good time? said J ennifer Bielen. Rarely was there a night when one had to search for something to do. Nightlife was far from lacking in Mi- ami and the students took advantage of the endless opportunities to the full- est extent. OUT ON THE O , W N BY LESLEY ABRAVANEL Student Life 17