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

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The H urricane Food Court offered a welcomed alternative to ChartweHs. From World's Fair to Sbarro to the cafeteria, the campus offered treats that tingled the taste buds ofaH students. Students relax while munch- ing on lunches nearthe Merrick building. A lot ofstudents preferred eating under the warm Miami sun rather than the frigid confines of the cafeteria. photo by Daniel Colcher Lei Duan, exchange student, waits for her number to be called out so she can go and eat her super-sized BK Broiler Meal. Weekend plans were discussed over drinks during Happy Hour at the Rat. The on-campus bar was a favorite place for students to safely enjoy Friday Happy Hour. Eating-Student Llfe M 00

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39 7mm ,4 pm We midday on a Monday. Where were most stu- dents? Class? The Gym? Sleeping? . By the look of the cafeterias and the Hurricane Food Court, most were at a table eating. Whether stu- dents wanted Chinese, pizza, or just a sandwich, food on campus catered to almost every taste. The food court was a popular spot for many tCanes. Junior Michael Corbo loved Panda Express because I like Chinese food, and their fried rice and orange Chicken is pretty tasty. Burger King and Taco Bell were staples to some diners. tBurrito Supreme all the way? said Jun- ior Scott Karp. For students searching for an alternative to typical fast food there were places like Leols Deli, where wraps were served and Worldis Fair sampled plates from all corners of the globe. Meanwhile, Columbo served up smoothies and yogurts for dessert. In addition, the campus had two cafeterias where students who had meal plans could walk in, swipe their Cane Cards, and sit down to a good meal. Junior Paul Mungia said, llWhen lim hungry, its just easier to walk into the cafeteria, grab a bite, and go to class. Others didnt think as highly of the cafeteria. Junior Rob Th- ompson said that the lack of selection was his major qualOm: ltafter your tenth chicken patty and your twenti- eth pizza, it gets kind of boring? Nonetheless, the cat- eteria provided students with simple dining on the go. Whether eating pizzas at Sbarro or stir-fry at Chartwells, students, menus were definitely diverse and yummy to the tummy. : w Rat, - 3i? waitgtinmwegzrvice 1' Mini t orange. zeAlee 9610p Aq Soqu

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By Damian: Noni; Parking on campus was very Clearly defined by the University of Miami Public Safety Department. The Seashell, Ibis, Palm, or Sun symbols hanging from the rearview mirror of the students, or teacherst cars had a symbol that noted where the driver could park. Residents did not always have the benefits of park- ing right by their dorm or apartment if they left during the day. ttThe only problem I can see with parking on campus is if I decide to leave between 9 and 5 on week- days, I know that I will lose my spot to a commuter who fills it up? said Leo Daab, a senior Bio-Chemistry ma- jor. Another resident, Maureen Capasso, a sophomore Communications major, added, uParking is not that bad, its just that the spots are so tight that it is impossible to get out sometimes? On the opposing side, commuters felt that there was not enough parking for them to begin with. Students were forced to drive around looking for spots, and driv- ing time ranged anywhere from 2 minutes to two hours. Commuter lots had even more illegal parking, and at times some students got stuck behind these vehicles for hours. Danielle Rosario, a junior Elementary Edu- cationIPsychology major stated, ttEither UM should lower the price of permits or add more parking spaces, because for the price of the parking permit, commuters and residents should be guaranteed parking on the spot, not thirty minutes later? photo by Gadi Hus Lieutenant Christianson checks into 0 students car to make sure every- thing was in order. Campus poIice patroIIed the campus parking Iots, keeping students and their cars safe. IIIegaI parking was a common practice in the many parking lots on campus. When students couIdn't find parking they made their own parking spaces.