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

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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.

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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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a :4 v mmissuu wWeMMW By Jen Dina Long ten-hour shifts from 10 pm to 8 am were not for everyone. Night security assistants found that $7.00 an hour was enough to take on this great responsibility, which included a week long training session during the fall semester. Security personnel had various duties in the dorms besides the obvious, which was checking each resi- dent in by sliding their Cane Card. They were also re- sponsible for checking in guests at all dorms. They helped Resident Assistants, answered phone calls, com- pleted activity logs for each night, and also assisted in emergencies. Security Assistant Keith Chambliss explained that the shifts he worked changed his sleeping habits so that he had itbecome a vampire? He also said that sleep was sacrificed even though you wind up getting homework done while youlre at work. When asked, Andi McDowell advised those interested in working night security, ttif you donit think you can stay awake and you wont be dedicated, dont do it. Every job has its good and bad sides. Night security was only for responsible people who were able to stay awake all night while still being able to function for class. photo by Jorge Galvez Strolling in late, junior Lauren Moyer checks in at the front desk with Se- curity Assistant Daimeone Smalls. The residential colleges closed their doors at l0:OO pm and students had to show their Cane Cards to get into the dorms. photo by Lisa Pinelli Parkinngecurity-Student Life