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

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If a survey was taken at UM, many students would claim that the weekend kicked off with aThursday night outing in the Grove. Come Friday, with the music flow- ing from the UC patio, there was no question that the weekend had begun. ttl love it? said freshman Matthew Wechsler. ttHearing the live music when llm walking back from class just makes me realize that the weekend is here, and its now time to chill? Welcome to Friday Groove. Arranged by the Student Activities office and Hurricane Productions, live bands were lined up to perform at UM every other Friday. ttWe think its a good program, said Melissa Sturm-Smith, the Assistant Director of Student Activities. ttWe get sub- missions from bands all across the country who are look- ing to perform here. We do try to mix it up a little bit, though, and make sure that we get a wide range of mu- sical selections for the students to listen to? Andy Keel- ing, the lead vocalist for The Young Ones, a group who was asked to play at UM, was excited about the oppor- tunity. From what I understand, getting the chance to play here is actually tougher than you would think.There are a lot of local bands who would love to play here, so for them to choose us is really cool? he said. UMts Friday Groove definitely helped to set the mood of the day and prepare students for an exciting weekend. photo by Diana Lam Students relaxing on the UC Patio during the weekly itFriday Groove listen to the jams ofi'Pleat. Throughout the year, students were able to enjoy a variety of musical talents from around Miami.

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Cultures kissed in the Breezeway. while languages intermingled at the Hurricane FOOd Court Mercedes Benzes fought for parking with Geo Metros and Kmartjeans were held up by 611835 belts. This is our University. During its 75-year history the cam- pus has morphed from 0 Ta rdboard COHCQC into a multi-million dollar state- of-the-art center of knowledge. Creative minds did more than study at this campus. Some enjoyed the sights and sounds ofSOUth BeaCh on Saturday night. Others shared drinks and laughs at C0- conut Grove TthSday night Still others learned how to cook arroz eon pollo and platanos maduros. Interna- tional students carved their first pumpkins and discarded the word gringo. More than just books, classes, and academ- ics, the University of Miami is a life- changing experience. It is a crossroad to the future; a gateway to the world. Duad 'V UDHf 119 uonoag

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While the hair was dif- ferent and the jeans a little tighter, UM students of today and 1975 shared the same love for the sun, laughs, and good ambiance. Stu- dents sought shelter from the sun, much like today, under red and white parasols. However, back then students played chess on the patio instead of Chatting on their cellular phones. That year also signaled half a century of Hurricane tra- dition. The football team, far from na- tional champions, had a record of 2-8. Despite this record, the University was far from average. A diverse cam- pus even then, the presence of differ- ent cultures permeated the many cam- pus organizations. With a history that is rich in culture and knowledge, the University of Miami a is well on its way to becoming one of E the centers of learning for the country. a m? .2 2.5. a 3 photos by Jorge Galvez Junior Winnie Eiiassaint, graduate student Saradhia Pericles, and sophomore Joanna Ceiestin share a laugh in between classes. It was common to find the UC Patio fuii of students talking to friends. eating orjust getting some sun on warm, sunny days. OOOOHHHH M-A-T-H! Sebastian interrupts a studying Beiia Dominguez with some good old iCane spirit.