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

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PHOTO BY SEANNA CRONINNBIS STAFF PHOTO BY SEANNA CRONINHBIS STAFF PHOTO BY JAMES LEYNSEwHERALD STAFF PHOTO BY KRISTIAN RODRIGUEZNBIS STAFF LOOKING BACK. President Donna Shalala, Pedro Knight and prominent members of the community came together at the Richter Library to remember Cruzts iegacy. AZ 11031? STORY BY YANI RODRIGUEZ Music icon Celia Cruz said her famous Azucar! for the last time, after losing her battle to cancer July 16. Known as the Queen of Salsa and an ambassador for Latino culture, Cruz influenced more than just Latin music. SALSA DIVA. Celia Cruz shows off her award for best salsa performance at the first annual Latin Grammy Awards in Los Angeies. Her hip shaking and PHOTO BY THE MIAMI HERALD CARIBBEAN PRINCESS. Cruz in cultural boundaries Cuba in the Iate19505. colored wigs crossed PHOTO BY MARK J' TERR'LUAP with her collaborations with Patti Labelle and Dionne Warwick. Along with legendary drummer Tito Puente, they reinvented and popularized the sounds of Latin music, creating the salsa boom in the US and Europe. With her career spanning over 50 years, starting in Havana with La Sonora Matancera, she released more than 10 movies and 70 albums, receiving five Grammys and two Latin Grammys. Cruz left her mark on UM when singer Gloria Estefan, alumna and in Kai ha I,,;:g.$ member of the Board of Trustees, awarded Cruz an honorary Doctor of Music degree for her contributions to the music industry. Pedro Knight, the late singer's husband, presented the Cuban flag that was seen on Cruzis coffin, to President Donna Shalala on Sept. 5, along with posters, photos, promotional materials and personal papers from the Cruz estate. They were displayed in the Cuban Heritage Collection at the Otto G. Richter Library, in an exhibit called La Guarachera de Cuba: Celia Cruz Remembered, which opened Sept. 8 and ran through December 2003. LIFESTYLES N O

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SEBASTIAN Overcoming long, daily commutes and dealing with his new found fame, The Birdu is becoming INTERVIEW BY TURNER SPARKS MADE YU LEAVE YOUR OMFORTABLE LIFE IN THE VEGLADES AND COME TO THE UENVIRSITY OF MIAMI? I originally applied to be a student at UM and I wanted to be the first bird in my family to go to college. My parents really pushed me out of the nest. HOW HAS THIS HIGH PROFILE JOB AFFECTED YOUR LIFE IN THE EVERGLADES? Well, We become very popular at home and lim always getting chased around for autographs, but I wouldnit consider myself a celebrity. ALRIGHT, BUT BEING ALMOST A CELEBRITY YOU MUST GET A LOT OF OFFERS FROM CHICKS. HOW HAS THIS AFFECTED YOUR LOVE LIFE? Well, I am very happy with my girlfriend, whom I have been with for a very long time. You have probably seen her at the football games with me. , D u MIN s: 6 HT ' Americais most beloved mascot. Does AAA cover Fan Boats? GOOD SAVE. NOW LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, I HAVE SEEN YOU AT FOOTBALL GAMES, BUT I NEVER SEE YOU OUT AT NIGHT ON SOUTH BEACH OR IN COCONUT GROVE ON THURSDAY NIGHTS. THEY NEED SPIRIT OUT THERE TOO. WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO HANG OUT? Well, I make appearances all over the city, but you just haven't seen me. Iim pretty much everywhere. PLL TAKE YOUR WORD FOR lT. AND FINALLY, IF YOU HAD ONE WISH FOR UM, WHAT WOULD IT BE? That all of our teams win a championship every year! PHOTO DAVID EPPOLITONBIS STAFF THE WOMAN BEHIND THE BIRD Connie Nickel, Sebastianis bird-sitterlpublic relations agent. Youive probably seen her on the sidelines, talking to Sebastian and the players at sporting events. WHO IS SHE? Connie Sue Nickel, Associate Athletic Director - WHAT DOES SHE DO? She supervises Olympic sports such as soccer, volleyball, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, rowing, and golf. Nickel is also in charge of football, the PHOTO BY KRlSTlAN RODRIGUEZNBIS STAFF Sunsations, and Sebastian. She oversees home games and is the event manager for all sports. WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF HER JOB? She gets paid to attend sporting events. WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS KNOW? Everyone should know this is a great school and we are lucky to have great sporting events that win conferences and national championships so often. -I O SEl-IALSEHVI

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SUMMER . . . artists Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, and others STORY BY YANI RODRIGUEZ Sophomores Alana Lopez and Melissa Exposito added a little salsa to their lives by working at the 4th annual Latin Grammy Awards held in the American Airlines Arena on Sept. 3. Although the girls didnlt walk the red carpet or present awards, they helped organize the star- studded event while also enjoying performances from artists such as Bacilos, a rock group who met while attending the University of Miami and won a Grammy in the best rock duo or group category. Not only did I get an insight as to how things work, but I also got to experience the hectic, fast-paced work environment, Exposito said. It wasnt Un Dia Normaltl for Juanes, winning in the five categories he was nominated. Several COURTESY OF THE MIAMI HERALD AN ORDINARY DAY. Juanes, who swept the show, won five Grammys. acceptance speeches later, Juanes performed with alternative hip-hop group, The Black Eyed Peas. The shows most moving moment came when Latin artists Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, and others rendered tribute to the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. Cruz opened last years show and won her last Grammy for her album titled La Negra Tiene Tumbao. O INSIGHT REMEMBERING THOSE WHO PASSED IN 2003: Once stars on earth, now stars in the sky. BOBBY BONDS ROBERT PALMER JONNY CASH i f FR 4 r: l i Musician best known for song Addicted to Love, died Sept. 26 at the age of 54. JOHN RITTER Known as the Baseball star Barry Bonds father, Bobby Bonds, died Aug. 23 at the age of 57. Actor best known for TV sitcom Three's Company, died Sept. 11 at the age of 54. Folk musician, known as the Man in Black, died Sept.12 at the age of 71. BOB HOPE Vietnam Entertainer, Hope died July 27 at the age of 100. rendered tribute to the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MIAMI HERALD THE NIGHT'S BIGGEST MOMENTS. Tribute to Celia Cruz with UM aulmna and trustee Gloria Estefan, Juanes with Black Eyed Peas, and Bacilos. KATHARINE HEPBURN BARRY WHITE Singer known for his love songs, White Actress who spent 60 years making films, died July 4 at the died June 29 at the age of 58. age of 96. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MlAMl HERALD SEWALSEHH N .a