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

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. mum d ,Hm.r GABRIELA BLAETTLEH Between classes, juniors Juan Raposo majoring in Microbiology and John Yoo majoring in Psychobiology release stress in the U03 video arcade At the convenience store sophomore, Vinita John decides between various candy, chips and cookies for a snack HOLLY CUKIER UNIVERSITY CENTER ACTIVITIES

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STUDENT LIFE Decorating the walls with posters is one of many ways to personalize o dormofory room. Freshmen Luly Gilbert and Julio Cordoze seoroh endlessly for the perfect picture to make their rooms complete. WILLIAM LAI enter 0f gravity 7he University Center was a gathering place for those who could not study in a quiet library environment or those who simply enjoyed hanging out with friends between classes. The UC also gave students the opportunity to become involved in several organizations or extracurricular activities. Throughout the day, the comfortable couches and tables were filled with snoring and cramming students. ill used to sleep in the International Lounge all the time while waiting for my sister to get out of class? junior Melissa Alvarez stated. The couches were even better if there was a backpack nearby to use as a pillow! On the first floor, there was an arcade where students could play video games. If they wanted to get away from the electronic games they could play billiards and table tennis around the corner. Across from the pizza parlor, people could often be seen taking a lunch break while watching their favorite soap opera. The UC also houses several organizations, such as volunteer services, student activities, student publications and student government. The Flamingo Ballrooms and numerous meeting rooms were always in use by various organizations and the ' Whether larger leadership groups on campus. It did not matter if you were faculty or student, everyone could easily find something to do in this great , center of campus. students wanted to be involved in school activities or just take a nap, the University Center was definitely the place to be at all times of the day. By Fabiana Correa-Pla

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ellness 8t ealth 7he George A. Smathers University. The intramural program hosted the NIRSA tNational StudentWeIlness Centeropened its made vast improvements under the Intramural and doorsJanuary16th,1996to swarms direction of Cecil Stodghill,Assistant Recreational Sports of students, faculty, and alumni, and Director of Intramurals and Special Association State it has been filledwith people enjoying Events. Since his arrival, the Conference. a variety of activities ever since. A The Wellness common misconception is that the Centerwasagreatplace Wellness Center is a hangout for to relax or study. The athletes and aerobic fanatics. In William R. Butler atrium actuality, the Wellness Center contained many contains not only the fitness room, comfortable chairs to sit butaplethora ofmultipurposerooms back and enjoy the where specialty classes such as Tai surroundings or even 8 TUDEN T LIFE Chi and cooking can be taken. take a nap. On the patio, Let us not forget that the one could always enjoy Wellness Center runs all of the the peaceful outdoors exciting intramural events. Sports while drinking a fruit Fest, Cane Craze, Pumpkin Pursuit, smoothie or chatting with t nmqmtij and Turkey Trot were the four main intramural programs have gained friends. specialty events sponsored by the national recognition and this year By Rachel Somers