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

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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

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STUDENT LIFE ividing 7 he life of a commuter differed from person to person. Each individual student had his or her own personalized situation that greatly depended on their residential distance from the university. Students either lived by themselves, with a friend, or with their parents. Individuals residing in their own -domestic abodes, with or without a friend, received a theadstart in life, junior Staoey-Ann Mighty stated. They began to understand what was really involved with being an adult, what it meant to be responsible for themselves. A great advantage is the fact that your time is absolutely your own to do whatever and whenever you want. ' Those students who lived with Roomotes Robin King, Kimberly Kelly and Leslie Lawson, often car pool to campus because of parking headaches. their parents would have to start their period of total responsibility at a later time. Junior Glaister Brown stated, til do not have to worry about paying rent, WA phone bills, or even cooking. Yet, I always had a roof over my head, a phone at my disposal, and a great homeoooked meal! Transportation is an immense ime part of a commuteris life. Commuters who reside farther away usually have to battle with the never ending traffic jams. Other disadvantages of being a commuter included not socializing as much as possible and not being able to just get away from it all, when one has a long day. Though i there may have been definite disadvantages at times, according to junior Jennifer Romo, commuter meant having more free time to yourself? That was a plus for those who truly valued their time and , knew how to use it wisely. By EI-Tanya Patterson i tBeing a i i i i