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

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Music Television, a Leader in Fashion, Music, and Style, Turns 20 1though the Latin Grammies were postponned, there was one cele- bration that everyone could enjoy: MTVls 20th Anniversary. MTV, born Aug. 21, 1981, launched the song thideo Killed the Radio Star? as its premiere Video. Music Videos put a face to music and gave their audience a persona to connect with. Music Videos also changed the faces of artists them- selves. Artists not only had to make good music, but they also had to portray the image of a rock star. MTV not only created celebrities, it created trends for the public. The station became a source of popular phrases that swiftly entered our everyday vocabulary. The term ltbling blingh came from a popular rap song and referred to anything that flashed wealth. The term tlscrubf which defined anyone who didnlt have a job, car or any sign of cash, also derived from a heavily aired video on MTV. These terms, originating as lyrics of contemporary songs, entered mainstream society thanks OVER MTVls 20 YEARS, its logo remained nearly the same with only smalll alterations. to MTVis wide audience and high Viewer- ship. To celebrate their 20 successful years of entertaining the world, MTV ran a spe- cial consisting of the 400 most memorable music videos of all time. A three-hour birthday bash, hosted by popular Video jockey Carson Daly, followed the special. MTV had good reason to rejoice, since the famous network helped pave the way to success for many chart-topping enter- The Real World, a reality based show that aired on MTV for at least ten seasons, was the first of tainers. its kind to bring strangers together in one household, and put their lives in front of cameras. Soon the world saw a monsoon of reality shows as nearly every major network tried to copy the success of MTVis cre- ation. Over the past 20 years, MTV made a definite, long-lasting impact on our gen- eration. The success of the network undoubtedly continued to flourish with its creation of subculture jargon, trend setting images and ground-breaking shows. Student Life I 15 I Entertainment

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Students moving into the residential colleges anticipate freedom and cozy up to their new home away from home, STORY BY RACHEL LUHTA rom a freshman's perspective, the first week signified a new beginning, a new life away from the confinesicomforts tdepending on who was askedy of home, and a chance to broaden one's horizons academically and socially. The majority of freshmen-- approximately 1,400--arrived promptly by Saturday, August 18, with clothing, appliances, electronic equipment, and family in tow. Residential colleges overflowed with the arrivals, as did the parking lots, manned by security and posted with signs proclaiming time limits for each available space. Resident Assistants planned ahead for the influx. ttWe were prepared, but it still overwhelmed us. Just like when you prepare for a hurricane, you can never be fully ready? said Daniel Song, a junior Walsh Tower RA. Mothers and fathers, siblings, and even grandparents doubled as professional movers, unloading furniture and other personal mementos from vehicles, and hauling them up stairwells or into elevators. After traveling nearly cross-country, some still strained to adjust to Eastern Standard Time and the South Florida humidity. Complimentary bottles of water, ice cream, and Sno- Cones provided movers and students alike with temporary relief from the heat. Lines of four-wheeled carts, stocked past their brims, wound round hallways, through entrance doors, and across sidewalks and streets. F irst, however, check-in was completed at the lobby desk. Each new resident received his or her keys attached to a cloth chain for easy carrying, the keys that would unlock the door to home for the next nine months. Student Life I 17 ! Moving In F FIRSTWEEK RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES STAFFED FRONT desks as crowds of students checked in. RESIDENTS MOVING IN AT THE SAME TIME led to a shortage of available carts at Stanford, forcing people to carry their items. EARLY MORNING OPENING DAY IN HECHT parking lot, parents and students rush to load and unload their carts within the two-hour park- ing limit set up by the University.