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

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W E .1 I- Z W D D I- U'l papers, sports aniw -these were generally what average students faced on a daily basis. After all of this stress, they needed a place to unwind, socialize and get some good treats. Starbucks, Einstein Bagels and Borders offered a nice enviroment off campus and a good cup of coffee. From the early morning on, a long line formed behind the Starbucks counter. The line grew as eager students, faculty and staff who craved their caffeine waited for their daily fix. With a wide range of coffee to choose from, the students were hard pressed to run out of new flavors to try. Students could get their coffee in the form of a latte, an ice coffee mocha or even a French vanilla coffee coolatta. Hot or cold, Starbucks' had it all. Starbucks' on campus differed slightly from the off-campus shops since it was run by Chartwells Catering. Over the . zero 1998, Chartwells bought out Daka Catering. iiAlthough Starbucks' ton campusi is not the same as the real Starbucksi, it was better than the French Quarter Coffee Company that was in the food court previous years,'icommented senior pre- physical therapy major Jill Cary. For commuter students there were more coffee shops to choose from. Students could go to one of the various Starbucksi off campus or a Barnes 81 Nobles or Borders Bookstores which offered a quiet reading environment plus good coffee. Students went to various bagel shops where they could get a cup of coffee and a gourmet bagel. Coffee, provided a way for students to get through those all night cram sessions and an excuse to socialize between classes. Starbucksi on campus provided the perfect solution to allgrx Drinking coffee helps keep students awake during the day. Alyssa Bavli, a junior broadcast journalism major, and Maya Cooper, a junior elementary education major, enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend on the University Center patio. Early on a weekday morning before the rise of dawn, students purchase their daily cup of java from the Starbucks Coffee Shop in the Hurricane Food Court. Starbuckis offers a wide range of different coffee flavors to tempt most everyone.

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tudents frequently took advantage of attending college in a city with so many unique places to go to. Nightlife in Miami offered students a variety of things to do. Many students went out to eat or to the movies on weekends. Others went to nightclubs and bars on South Beach and in Coconut Grove. As a ttmelting pot, Miami had many clubs that offered salsa and merengue dancing, techno, hip- hop and the biggest trend of the year, swing dancing. A few clubs provided swing lessons and then gave everyone the opportunity to use their newly learned skills as they danced the night away. In addition, salsa and merengue were big hits due to the extremely influential Latin cultures in Miami. Brooke Gleeson, a sophomore history major said, ttMy resident assistant organized a night out at Club St. Croix, during which we went salsa dancing. Not only did it provide the opportunity for me to get to know my floor mates better, but I also got to explore Coconut Grove. 2U mm W In addition to Club St. Croix, other bars and clubs like Murphyts Law, La Covacha, The Tavern, The Chili Pepper, and Groovejet were also frequented by students who were eager to dance, drink and socialize. The many bars and clubs were occupied by a diverse crowd allowing students to meet new people and experience various styles of music and dancing. Kanecia Allen, a freshman biology major said, ttGoing to the Brick House was da bomb because there were a mixture of people from different countries with different cultures and music. The variety of cultures provided diverse entertainment and a good way to have fun and relax. Students needed a way to relax and get away from school work and everyday stresses. Alexandra Littlejohn, a junior economics major said, ttPart ofthe college experience is partying and having fun and there are plenty of opportunities for that in Miami. m Part of the dating game included trying to find the perfect mate. DJ. Braun asks Maria Teresa to dance, while her expression tells the story. PHOTO BY DANIEL COLCHER MIAMI NIGHTLIFE I'U U1 w

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On a cool fall afternoon, senior international finance and marketing major, Ryan Lederman studies for a management test at the Starbucks' coffee shop on US 1 across the street from campus. COFFEE BREAK PHOTOS BY LEE ALFORD