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

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The Ibis is in the House! Sebastian does his part to destroy the FSU car during the FSU versus Miami pep rally at the Rock on October 6, 2000. photo by Jennifer Diaz Seniors Natalie Antoci and Erin Gahagan discuss their plans for the weekend while waiting for the ATM. n So what can i wear? photo by Jennifer Diaz To apply or not to apply? That is the question. Mike Miller and Jeremy Shair iii! out credit card applications in order to get their free gift. Students were enticed to apply for a credit card with various gifts. photo by Daniel Colcher Breezway-Student Life M N

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By Deanna Drain Everyday around lunchtime, hundreds of students flocked to the Whitten University Center. In hopes of filling their stomachs, students hurried to the UC. How- ever, on their way to the Food Court they were bom- barded left and right by solicitors in the Breezeway. Each solicitor armed their station with tons of clipboards, pens, and bright colored paper that would end up lying all around campus. Each table had its own product or ser- vice that it wanted to sell to students. A common interest shared by all college students was the lack of cash. Naturally, students were enticed by the flashy signs that spelled out anything for free. And of course, the way to every students, attention land stomach for that mattery was free food. Freshman Tannis Carpenter said, title a great way to meet people and just start up a conversation. From organizations on campus to credit card com- panies, there was always something for everyone in the Breezeway. Freshman Tammy Almeyda stated, tilt al- lows you to see the different things the University can offer you. It also gives you an opportunity to get in- volved? Sometimes students got so busy with studying and work that the Breezeway was the only way to stay con- nected to what was going on at the University. Need to call Mom and Dad? You could sign up for a phone card in the Breezeway and get a pair of FREE thkleysF too. Anything FREE attracted students who were low in the cash department. However, not everyone liked solicitors badgering him or her left and right. Will Williams, freshman, stated, ttltls a great way to explore interests, but it can be ob- noxious from time to time. 4 ox? i??xWx NM u, photo by Jennifer Diaz 6.070 financing! Get the Herald! Free T-Shirt! These sounds bombarded students walking through the UC Breezeway every day ofthe week.

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By Miranda Mulligan For the past several years, many additions have been made around campus, from new fountains, to a revamped bookstore, to a new clock tower addition, to new landscaping all around the campus. One of stu- dents, favorite additions was the tibotanical gardensi, planted near the Memorial building and Learning Cen- ter. It looked like this year brought more of the same kind of renewing of the campus face. Like last year, more of the on-campus apartments had been demolished for the much anticipated Ryder Center, the promised bas- ketball arena that still did not have a ground breaking date set. The Music School was also expected to go under construction, with additions expected to be com- pleted for the Fall 2002 semester. The School of Mu- sic received an $8 million gift from an anonymous do- nor to build a state-of-the-art music library and advanced technology center, it said Dan Kalmanson, in an article posted on the Universityis web site. The School of Communications new building was expected to be completed by January of 2001, allowing faculty to move in to it in the spring. Gina Alvarez, a staff associate with the School, said, ltThe ground break- ing for the building was December 1998. However, due to difficulty in getting necessary construction permits, the work did not begin until six months later? This much anticipated building housed the Schools facilities, in- cluding new photo and film labs, new computer labs, and new classrooms. These new additions to the campus prepared the University for the new millennium. The New Home ofChampions. Artistis rendition ofthe Ryder Center scheduled to break ground fall of 2000.