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

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Residential College and attends Killian High School in Kendall. This is the first year that Ilye lived on campus, but my parents have worked here for a while. So I know my way around pretty well. My friends are a little surprised when they ask for directions and I tell them I live on the University of Miami campus? he said. S o m e t h i h g everyone living in the residential colleges can relate to is miss- ing a home-cooked meal. But for Stephan, itis eveh suahger because this is, in essence, his home. Eating in the cafeteria is a little weird because I cant just go to the kitchen, he said. Another group of guys Who must eat in the cafeteria with the college students are Michael, Gabriel, and Benjamin Hines, ages 15, I4, and 7. They are the sons of Maria Llabre, Head Master in Mahoney Residential College My friends are a little surprised when they ask for directions and I tell them I live on the University of Miami campus. - Stephan Oglesby Left, Stephan Oglesby, 15, lives with his parents in Hecht Residential College. Below, Michael Hines, 15, makes an ice cream float at a program in his home with Mahoney resident Gabriela Blaettler. Photos by Liso Wolkowitz ond Eileen Cukier and professor in the Department of Psychology. The three brothers have lived in Mahoney for the past three years. According to Ben, living in Mahoney, tis a lot of fun. Therets so many people here that I like. But I want to go back to my house, too? Gabe, who participates in such campus- wide events as iCahe Craze and Sports Fest, said, tl think this has been a good experience. I like all the pro- grams. I also like the fact that every- thing here is so accessible. I can go into the library and Check out books and go to the cafeteria when- ever I want to eat? Living in the residential colleges as a hOh-Uhiversity student has its advantages. You get to meet new peo- ple and do exciting things. But wouldm you start to worry if you actually looked forward to getting a tthome-Cooked mealt in the cafeteria? FEATURES 2 9

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RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES Home for students of all ages tContinued from preceding bagel There is no doubt that students had many new experiences in the residential col- leges. These experiences bring everyone together as a community. But other activities, such as using the bathroom, can bring stu- dents even Closer. In Mahoney, Pearson and Eaton, four individuals shared one bathroom, which made for a learning experience on its own. Although many students had to adapt to sharing, some preferred it to the bathrooms in HeCht and Stanford. But even com- munity bathrooms had their advantages. C a t h e r i n e Papafotis, an R. A. in Hecht, said, ttCommunity bathrooms are the best thing in the world. You can tell so much about a person from when they take a shower. Getting to know some one is as easy as brushing your teeth in a Residential College. You might even become best friends with the person who washes her face at six oiclock, just like you. There are times when everyone wants to be alone, but as social beings we all need human contact, and that is what Residential Colleges are all aboutll 28 F EATURES Benjamin Hines, 7, lives with his parents and two Mahoney Residential College. ilLiving here is a lot of fun, said Ben. BY SABRINA N. CAMPBELL long with the faculty families Chosen to live in the residential colleges, in some cases, come Children. Some are younger, some are older, and some are the same age as the students on campus, attending Classes along with them. Still, it is hard to imagine what it is like to live at the University as the Child of a faculty master. Stephan Oglesby, age 15, lives in HeCht older brothers in Photo by Eileen Cukier

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FALL RUSH ,95 Students come out in record numbers BY CHRISTIE D. LEWERENTZ o rush, or hot to rush? That is the question. Apparently, the answer at the beginning of the fall semester was to rush. ttCompared to previous years, rush regis- tration was definitely up? said Associate Dean of Students Richard Walker. A total of 805 students participated in fall rush. 364 students pledged. While fraternities though. Sophomore Meredith Kormah pledged Gamma Phi Beta in the fall. II diolht rush last year because I wanted a Chance to get used to the University of Miami and to my homework. I wanted to give my full attention and dedication to whichever sorority I joined? she said. So far, it has been great. Welve had a lot of fun, but we have also done a lot of philanthropy work? Although rush can be fun, it can also be a very confusing time. ttYou meet 50 girls a night, and youlre had no quotas, sororities could have 37 pledges. If the total number of members was under 70, an informal spring rush took place. So, why do some people decide to rush and pledge and others decide not to? Freshman Debra Sweeney saidfl chose not to join a sorority because I dilet want to pay all that money? Another student said that he dilet want to have just one group of friends. I wanted a Chance to meet all kinds of people on my own and without a cost? There are two sides of the story, 30 F EATURES The sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority set up a table to meet any prospective members at the Greek Expo, held in August 1995. Photo by Keri White