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

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LO O O N 2 m a a CO xx zeeslsis , Student Life this year was definitely defined by all the events that circled the presidential debate. Images like CNBC broadcasting on the Rock, politicians like John McCain spending the day in the Wellness Center and Anderson Cooper roaming the UC are what we will all remember. But it's the little things, like standing around and seeing how proud the students of UM were to be hosting the first debate that made this year truly spe

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While Wycleff Jean was definitely the most visible artist to play at UM this year, he was definitely not the only one. From Fabolous to a Battle of the Bands in the Rat, there was certainly more music to be hear at UM this year than ever before. Photo by Elliot Chow ll ibis staff. After the life of one of UM's brightest freshmen was lost to a traffic accident, students gathered together to advocate for safer streets around campus. Crossing US1 was such a normal task for students, that many of them never thought about it before. Despite the tragedy, there was a good ending as the county agreed to install a crosswalk to make crossing safe. Photo by Christopher Vasquez ll ibis staff. Being in a sorority isn't quite what it looks like on television. Take Delta Delta Delta for example: while they do party sometimes, their biggest achievement of the year is rasing thousands of dollars to help their philanthropy through a golf tournament. Something surely overlooked by most students. Photo by Elliot Chow ll ibis staff. After a brief rain-check, the 2004 Canefest helped students find out what organizations and activities are available on campus to get them involved. Looking closer at the event though, many students went for the promise of free food, pens and highlighters than a sincere concern about their involvement. Luckily, with 200 student organizations, many student found at least one group that they joined. Photo by Seanna Cronin ll ibis staff.

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