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

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PHOT COURTESY OF SP CIAL COLL C T ONS KICKING IT OLD SCHOOL Members of Lambda Chi Alpha warm up for a game of intramural volleyball. RUSHING, MAKING LIFE LONG FRIENDS, SHARING SECRETS, WEARING LETTERS, RAISING MONEY, CHOSING NEW MEMBERS, BEING PART OF A FAMILY BYJEN SH , I rary ' BEST FANS Canes fans are known for being passionate about their teams Win or lose. 5 ff . .1 5 i ; v iii 9F t v L , f 5 M; .W wwmmu faxwaiwpimms rwpwwvwwwwaxwwwk W 591-ng m, r N '7 V 171 4 1F f gBiING PART OF A PROGRAM, ;RJESPECTING THOSE THAT CAME BEFORE YOU, PRACTICING EVERY CHANCE YOU GET, WINNING, LIVING UP TO EXPECTATIONS Boss and Farrokh Moham' , , get cotton candy on thy, G; e at the HOMECOMING, PATIO JAMS, , TAILGATES, CURRENTEVENTS, . , , DEBATES,LEGACIES, THEATRE, , BEAUX ARTS, STUDYABRQAD, V COSTUME, CONTEST, ORIENTATION, j , 'LUNCHjAND DRINKS ATTHE RAT, POOLSIDESTUDY BREAKS awzinijness to the planet 3 ., chmatecnas r, on y academic 1, institution to the tep 5 and placea second 1 for the fourth 1IConcmert fer 1 Dlan1a1s held 1y qf Miami Scthl at Wembley :11 Deaf1f3fc11 Public I11terest Stadium 1n . P103110 021 d Di1e'c 1 Of the H 0 memory of D1ana, , Princess of Wales. July 21 Presiilent chk as Actigag Presidientxfor two , hours while President George L undergoes a colondjscopy Vick ; Falcons is arraigned onTederal dogijghting charges. ym- ' risWW WW tummer is a boundless escape for 2 College students. Summer isa-wpeffect : a chancefclrsarefree tfipsto the beach, f l catEhing rays by the pool and endless hours of rest and relaxation. But for some, summer is adventure. You are walking so slowly, but 5 it feels like you are running a marathon? senior Kelly Hillbun said. This is how she felt when scaling Mount Kilimanjaro. Only 5 out of the 13 people in Hillbunls group actually 5 managed to scale the mountain. Hillbun E was one of them. After spending a semester E in the Serengeti plains at the School for Field Studies in Kenya, Hillbun stayed on for 3 two months to explore the landscape and wildlife. Besides climbing Mount Kilimanj aro, i Hillbun witnessed a hunt in the savannah, 3 and went scuba diving by the coast. How 3 can you appreciate life if you havent seen the world? Hillbun said. Before returning to UM for fall semester, Hillbun took a detour to the east, where she backpacked through the Chinese countryside and went rock 5 climbing in Thailand. Junior Megan Fast also worked in a savannah. But hers was of an entirely 5 different nature. Fast worked as a camp 3 counselor in Busch Gardens. She drove around the llsafari. Fast fed giraffes and I ostriches and taught children about the different animals. uI love the outdoors and the environment, Fast said. I was brought : up that way Fast also went camping with her family in Yellowstone national park. She f Climbed glaciers, went whitewater rafting and hiked amongst the wolves and coyotes. 5 As the action-packed summer drew E to close, students returned to UM for the 5 real adventure to begin; juggling a llbrutal ; college lifestyle with the pressures of a full 5 course load! .1 Photo Courtesy of Jason Walker CITY OF LIGHTS Like true Parisians, Jason Walker, Angela Bernard, and Jeronme Remy enjoy some wine and cheese while watching the Eiffel Tower light show in Paris. AA... SUMMER Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Hernandez RIVER RAFTING Jennifer Hernandez poses for a photo with her brother and UM alum, Felix in the Dominican Republic. Photo Courtesy of LilyFine RIDING THE TUBE While studying abroad, Lily Fine asks a Parisian what stop she should get off at While riding the Paris Metro. Photo Courtesy of Kelly Hilburn REACHING THE PEAK Senior Kelly Hilbum climbs to the top of Mt. Kilimanjero in Tanzania it is Africa's highest point. Photo Courtesy of Nicole Gotwols CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Nicole Gotwols tfar lefty hosts a barbeque in July for all her friends from New Jersey and UM student Melissa Kaminski before returning to Mia ' r the school year. Photo Courtesy of Veronica Sharon SIGHT SEEING While studying abroad in Barcelona, UM students Sara Phillips and Chrissy Palmieri dramatically pose with fellow study-abroad 1d students from their group. WOT kelly hillbun senior wglw PAGE N2 16 W m STORY BY MAGGIE S a , PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHA' ON U very August students, parents and residential college staff prepare themselves for the great ordeal that is move-in day. Yet after three years it has almost become routine. As I roll on to campus, I scour the crowded lot to find a spot to park my car, packed to the brim with Clothes linens and random goodies that Bed, Bath and Beyond deemed Vital for my college career. Of course the next step is to find a way to actually get everything to my room and here is where the wait for the infamous gray carts begins. The ritual is always the same; everyone circles around the front desk, eyes gleaming when someone walks by with a cart, only to be disappointed as we watch this lucky cart-owner pass through the front door for another load. When luck is on my side, I am able to find one that is not coated in the findings of a dustpan and mysterious 1iquid.Thankfu11y I am quick to learn and come prepared with garbage bags to ensure that my newly purchased egg-crate does not become prematurely tfunky. Finally, I am good to go and I make the requisite three trips to my car and back, avoiding clipping my feet by this possessed box-on-wheeis. Now its back to my room, where the most frustrating aspect of the move-in occurs, evaluating where exactly I am going to put everything. The items once densely compacted into my mini Cooper now spew onto every comer of my double room. After the unnecessarily lengthy goodbyes to the parents, I am officially ready for one more year. While the moving in process is not the most eagerly anticipated event marked on my calendar, this year, it has a special place. Its a reminder that I only have two semesters left of late night cramming, wacky neighbors down the hall, Sebastian sightings and fun times left here at the uUi before its time to move again-back home with the parents. A LONG DAYtS WAIT Students and parents line up and wait for carts to free up in order to assist them in unloading the piles of dorm necessities. Mdies that Bed, Bath Beyond deemed, , a , for my college career: ' d maggie seblani senior UNPACKING On one Hecht floor, four guys make sure that the necessities are unpacked, like their flat screen TV and video game system. After all, its a quick and easy way to make new friends. MOVE IN THE DORM MOVE-IN DAY ROLLING ALONG Sophomores Jasmine Londono and Jennier Tang make use of the rolling carts to transport their belongings from the car to their new room. FACTOIDS VAN Transitions From Previous Years - Orientation worked With Residence Halls to pair CPS and RA's of flrst year students to create more of a student community. 0 Orientation groups were created based on where students live. 0 Staff was cut from 220 to 150 Orientation Fellows. Over 350 people applied for a position. ' Increased time allotted for academic advising. Upcoming Changes ' Orientation Services extended the program by one day this year and hopes to eventually make it one week long, like most universities. DAZED AND CONFUSED Freshman Sawlar Vu looks through his Orientation folder trying to figure out his next move. ORIENT TION a p followed in am ttempt to JUST RELAX Student leaders participated in a hypnosis show led by Thomas Bresadola. w AND NOW A FEW WORDS A 3 part of the UM Orientation tradition, President Shalala welcomes the new freshman at the BankUnited Center. rientation: A whirlwind of seminars teaching new students about Toppel and other on-campus services, time spent taking departmental exams and, of course, icebreaker upon icebreaker meant to crack the shy freshman shell. But there's one event of UM Orientation thafs meant to do more than just inform and test. Cane Kick-Off, the opening event for Orientation, is the time when UM strives to make new students feel like a part of the Hurricane family before classes even begin. Some might think that listening to speeches and cheers while the Band of the Hour plays in the background does not sound like the greatest time, but apparently, it works. ltlt definitely made us feel welcome. They talked to us like we werenlt freshmen but like we were already part of UM life, freshman Carissa DeMello said. Speeches by important members of the UM family such as President Shalala, Student Government President Danny Carvajal and new head coach of the football tean Randy Shannon introduced students to the UM way of life. Sebastian pumped up the crowc as did the cheerleaders and band. But for all tr. ebells and whistles, how memorable is this expl rience really? Memorable enough to remember fou years down the road? Some students disagree. ll thought it was a little weird just going into the Convocation Center and sittink . with a bunch of people I didnt know. It was ki. 1d of boring and uncomfortablef senior Melissa Don said. Speeches, strangers, a huge aren a The fact is there are those who agree and considert d the event just another activity on the list, but t wr many, Cane Kick-Off was about tradition and will always be remembered as the first event that made tnern feel like a lCane? uI quickly felt like a part of the school and not like so much of an outsider, senior Lindsay DeCollibus said. I remember going in and doing the tC-A-N-E-Sl'l cheer and listening to people talk and it made me feel really good to be here and be a part of something with so much pride. TRANSITIONS One of the first things freshmen learn upon coming to school is UMs alma mater. STORY BY DELIA AREVALO H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHARON W IBIS STAFF nitely ,made us feel welcome, , freshmm KICK OFF C-A-N-E-S: The Class of 2011 learns traditional Cheers and Chants lead by Sebastien. WELCOME FRESHMEN: Vice President Molly Jones and Presi- dent Danny Carvaj a1 lead Student Government in passing out shirts to incoming freshman. MIN - STORY BY ASHLEY DAVIDSON H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY MARISSA GUTHERZ AND SIMONE BERGER H IBIS STAFF NO LINES, NO HASSLE From the comfort of a Resident Mastefs apartment in the dorms, students watch the candidates battle it out. PHOTO OP The faces of the Democratic Party, Senator Barrack Obama, Senator Hilary Clinton, Former Senator Mike Gravel, Former Senator John Edwards, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Senator Chris Dodd and Governor Bill Richards. DEMOCRATIC DEBATE ts become a tradition for me as a University of Miami student to every few years witness a hoard of Secret Service agents swarm down upon campus for yet another presidential debate Within the f1rst month of my freshman year I managed to secure a position as a V01unteer for the Bustherry presidential debate helping oversee various events including the Rat Watch party and Vanessa Car1ton concert. Now, asa senior, I rece1ved a voluhteer 11promot10n and was stationed inside the BankUnited Center for the first presidential debate nationaHy broadcast in Spanish between seven Democratic candidatesr-Foro Presidencial Democraticaea collaborative effort between Univision and UM. As a journahsm major stationed in the 11media room? I was almost tempted to wear a11HIRE ME sign around my neck as I was surrounded by big names such as CNN, The Washington Post and The New York Times. While the position was not the most glamorous, the fact I was there,beh1nd the scenes with the media, was a tradition that UM has held in high regard since I arrived on campus in 2004. With 17 million votes on the hue and a potential 44 million Hispanic viewers, I was witnessing history as questions affecting the Hispanic community were fielded in Spanish, translated on screens for the audience, answered in Enghsh, then broadcast in Spanish for Univision viewers. Many topics were covered,1nc1ud1ng education, hea1thcare, employment, the war in Iraq and even Spanish as a second national language, which gave Hispanic and non-Hispanic students alike a glance at the issues effecting the fastest growing m1nor1ty1r1 the United States. Students who are hot b11111gua1 were able to view a live feed from the BankUnited Center at multiple watch parties held at the Rat and various residential colleges. As in the tradition of any event attended by college students, there was plenty of free food to go around. The Lee Lincoln 1ot between Car1110 and San Amaro at Ponce de Leon thext t0 Mahoney1Pearson1 was a meeting place for candidate supporters before the forum. In 2004, only 400 debate tickets were offered to students and now, 111 2007, nearly 50 percent of the 3,500 audience members were students. In the years following my graduation, I can only imagine that UM W111 continue its growing tradition of po11t1ca1 fervor and student involvement. ------ 0 the event chose to MUST WATCHING Students t SETING UP CAMP Students wait outside the Bank United Ce seeing the leading Democratic Candidates. STORY BY GABRIELA CAMPOS N IBIS STAFF J M students had the opportunity to witness another presidential candidate forum on Sunday December 9th at the Bank United Center where, this time, the Republican Presidential Candidates made their opinions known at a debate sponsored by UM and Univision. llIt is great that the University hosts things like this, junior Taylor Longley, said. lit is also an opportunity to get to know the candidates better? Throughout the debate, the candidates agreed with each other and sometimes avoided answering questions on issues such as immigration and education. In the case of the controversial topic of immigration, all agreed that illegal immigration has to be stopped in order to preserve legal immigration, and that there should be no amnesty policy for those who live in the United States illegally. The first thing that has to be done is end illegal immigration, Rudy Giuliani, former Mayor of New York City said. Even though the candidates expressed similar Views regarding immigration and the development of a better public educational system, Congressman Ron Paul stood out when it came to his views on Venezuelanls president, Hugo Chavez, as well as Fidel Castro. v .pite the small turn out, students still took time away a the event. PHOTO COURTESY OF EVERITAS lWe should deal with everybody around the world the same way, Paul said. llWith friendship and opportunity to talk and try to trade with people? Hispanic viewers were also interested in the Republicans Views on the war in Iraq, since anti-war sentiment amongst Hispanics has grown in the last year. Once again Congressman Paul stood out when disagreeing with the other candidates about troop withdrawal and guaranteeing safety in the Middle East. llLetls come home as soon as possible, Paul said. As the debate came to an end, Congressman Duncan Hunter left students and guests with one last unifying note. Its a story of two parties, Hunter said. nItls a story of the party of freedom. Thats the Republican party? Even though the turnout on Sunday night was nothing like that of the Democratic presidential forum in September, as only half of the Bank United Center was full, UM students once again were able to witness history in the making. ll was disappointed by the crowd, junior Nikki UAddario said. nBrit it was great to see the candidates up front. PHOTO COURTESY OF EVERITAS DEMOCRACY IN ACTION Richard Parra, Kiah Barrette, and Russ Haws wait for the candidates to arrive for the Republican Candidates Forum. A an, w 9v CANDIDATES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee California Congressmen Duncan Hunter Arizona Senator John McCain Texas Congressmen Ron Paul Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson PHOTO FY HOLLY MAX INS 5 TAP? STORY'BYKARUNYA kmsHNAN HIBIS'nSTAFEt e ,V'fLs' 1 S the long-awaited day approached, students began , the excited walk to the Metrorail, knowing that this s ' would be their last; By mid-aftemoon, the Metrorail was , packed with students; They were dressed in orange and green, , t screaming on the top of their lungs, chanting, Its great to be a t Miami Hurricane. h e h Sophomore. Elle Habel reached the stadium at 4 pm. to h tailgate. It was insane, there were so many people you could barely walkf Habel said. Everyone was so happy and excited about the game. 7 ' Kickoff was minutes away and seniors made their last match around Orange Bow1.The crowd was a sea of orange and the stadium was uelectric. When Sebastian did the hsoulja boy dance, the noise level in the student section reached thunderous levels. It may be rickety, but when the fans go wild and the noise reverberates in the Orange Bowl, even 300 pound football players get intimidated, junior Pravin Patel said. Patel said he grew up in the Orange Bowl, attending t h . t' ' ' histamily since. t hld. , ild and the no1se reverberates in the Orange Bowl, ev h .3190qu football . get intimidate . wram'nfafd junior LY ASHERM IBIS STAFF ' - V , ED' ORANGE AND GREEN It's not enough to sport your colors, this UM Alum proudly tattoos his Cane pride On his skin. THE LAST WALK Gaby Holder parades around the Held after the game, during senior and bids heir farewell to the Orange Bowl, I PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK IBIS STAFF 7 the. V the st time. QPHOTO BY k KELLY ASHER N IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY JEN SHOCK N IBIS STAFF THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Students display their sigma, and remember the years ofgood times and great games. N x1 was originally named Burdine Stadium after Roddy Burdine, one of Miarniis pioneers. x7 SCHOOLS THAT DEFEATED UM THE MOST 2 Florida State 6151 3 Florida 6141 6A1abarna 177 5. Georgia 671 9167 6 Construction Cost: $310,000 2 Dec. 29, 7962 visited surviving Cuban Invasion Brigade members gathered for a ceremony at the stadium, where the Brigades flag was handed over to President Kennedy. I assure you that this flag will be returned to this Brigade in a free 9168 w 9V? 7 UPSET January 1, 1984 ' heir MW 60, Hurncanes won t . . . 9937 M9166 WW The facrhty, when it upsets top- built for $340,000, ranked Nebraska 31-30. The Hurricanes were the first national title team without an All-American player. Head coach Howard Schnellenberger is carried off the field. a Ha SCHQOLS THE AIII'IYFKIIHB DEFEATED .9. Florida State 11 71 70. Boston College 6151 77. University of Florida 1131 72. Pittsburgh 6121 LEA 9167 73 TOUGH From1937 TURF to 1969 the surface was natural grass until it became PolyTurf from 1970-1975 and then it was removed and replaced with a type of natural grass known as prescription Athletic 80 MEMORIES Built by the CITY OF MIAMI PUBLIC WORKS 916.7 746 JUNE 19, 1980 Orange Bowl hosts thousands of Cubans from the Mariel Boat Lift. Marielitos lived in the bleachers and in tents on the football field. Infirmaries were set up inside the locker rooms. Between 1,000 and 5,000 On July 26, the Cuban refugees were forced to leave the OB before the 1980 Dolphins season - moved to tents under I-95. 9675 The Orange Bowl is a dump, lets face it, the locker rooms are tiny and you could barely understand what Jay Rokeach was saying on the muffled speaker system, but it was our home and we loved it and there were two nice things about it that helped us that night against Nebraska--the playing surface and the volume, said former UM center David Heffernan, a Miami attorney. 11When that place was full, as it was that night, it was literally and figuratively rocking. I remember looking up into the stands and thinking, 1T his is so cool? A11 deficiencies aside, the Orange Bowl had an aura that cannot be replaced. 96 77 x , x2 9. Havana, President Kennedy promised. Turf for the 1976 football season after Super Bowl . 96197 f 'HOSTED7 's W E88 es . CONCERTS ' Genesis 22. THE M 27; 27, MADONNA POLICE MICHAEL JACKSON Opened her True and his brothers Blue tour in 1987 . 0 performed in the 315307 stadium for their DaVId Victory Tour, Nov. 2 - Bow1e 11: 11 .11. o ii ,1 1.1 059 X M w 1 3,1984. vgiwa. '1 1.17 Mk , . . 1 . . 111.9130, 916 78 9167 m 87, 753; Miami Largest crowd to witness Dol hins any event at the QB. was h P t d' f in 1995 when Nebraska ome ,3 a mm 10m defeated Miami 24-17 in 6966 la 6986. the Orange Bowl Classic. 29. PRINCE renamed the 91625 stacliium thehirPurple Bow i1since t e venue METiLICA was selected for the grand jingle of his Purple Ram Tour in 28. PINK FLOYD AP HI 1985. The OB hosted the 30 BRUCE A Momentary Lapse of Reason tour, Nov. 1, 1987. Mi? 1 1.1. I SPRINGSTEEN during his Born in the USA tour in 1985. Eighty- thousand tickets were sold, including 11,000 seats on the football stadiumis held. DEPARTMENT and completed in December 1937, the OB originally consisted of the two sideline lower decks. In the 19403 seating was added in the end zones and, by the end of the 19508, the stadium was . doubIe-decked on the sidelines. The WEST END ZONE UPPER DECK section was added in the 19608, bringing the stadium to its peak capacity of 80,010. In 1977, the permanent seats in the east end zone were removed, reducing the capacity to 75,000. Expansion of the VIP SEATING and addition of contour seats in the early 19905 reduced the capacity to 74,712. In 1994, completion of construction designed to improve HANDICAP SEATING further reduced capacity. Renovations in 1996 to accommodate Olympic soccer reduced capacity to 72,319, its Current capacity of ORANGE SEATS can seat up to 82,000 for concerts and other events where added seating can be placed on the playing field. 916779 665666 The stadiumts HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE used to include a steel structure that fans would set to rumbling by stomping their feet. Recent concrete reinforcement has silences the rumble. Still present is the advantage of the WEST END ZONE, which has a relatively narrow radius that amplifies fan noise and was a factor in the Wide Right 1FSUi curse. 916720 7'77!le r; 62747'6 CLASSIC GAME 7932. 7925, 7922 3 7. THE ROLLING STONES After having played in 1989, the Stones return nearly ten years later, Dec. 5, 1997, bringin in close to $90 mil ion with a headlining show featurin Bridges to Bab on, The Dave Matt ews Band, the Smashin Pumpkinshand 3r Eye Blind. JaTwc THE ORANGE BOWL HOSTED 5 SUPER BOWLS: 32. Super Bowl II - Green Bay Packers defeated Oakland Raiders 33-14 33. Super Bowl III - NY Jets defeated Baltimore Colts 16-7 34 Supef Bowl V - Baltimore Colts defeated the Dallas Cowboys 16-13 Oirst Super Bowl played on artifIcial turf1 35. Super Bowl X - Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 36 Super Bowl XIII - Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 35-31 32 Monster Jam Enchanted Dreamz Car 8: Bike Show 88.3 Funk Master Flex Car Show Football 1Soccer1Tearn used the stadium for their home matches due to 1110 lentjlare- ups in Haiti resu ltmg from political instabihty 191540. Marlboro Soccer Cup W17. AC Milan Soccer Game Match 91612. CONCACAF Gold Cup Mathces 91513. Minor League Baseball Miami Marlins played certain games from 1956-1960. 1 W 39. Haiti National 44. BLACK SUNDAY The Orangle Bowl was a central location in the 1977 1111711119 was done during Super Bowl X,Jan. 18, 1976. 15. ANY GIVEN SUNDAY Released December 22, 1999. 16 PROS VS. JOES The South Regional playoffs episodes of the television shows third season series was hlmed here in the OB. 47: ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE 111171.71 signmcant amount of . ReleasedeFebruary 4, 1994. 39- Teams that have called the Orange Bowl home; 4 49. University of Miami Hurricanes 1NCAA1 for seventy years, 1937 - 2007. 50. FIU Golden Panthers 1NCAA1 for 1 the 2007 season. 57. Miami Seahawks 1AAFC1 in 1946. 52. Miami Dolphins 1NFL1 home stadium for twenty years 1966 - 1986. 53. Orange Bowl Classic from 1938-1995, and a fmal time in 1999. M Playoff Bowl for a bit over 10 years,1961 - 1970. 55 Miami Toros tNASL1 for just under f1ve years, from 1972 - 1976. 1 56 Miami Freedom 1ASL7 APSL1 from 1988 - 1992. .. 'XXX' .- QQ c5 7 The OB stadium used to host a traditional Thanksgiving night game between Miami High School and Miami Edison which regularly attracted crowds of over 40,000 in the late 19405 and 505. Nearly 50,000 showed up for a showdown between then unbeaten Miami High and Coral Gables in 1964. Y dull to remember the exhilaration, the electricity, and the feeling of completeness I felt in that building that night. Fm saddened the Old Lady couldn't have been refurbished along the way because the sightlines are great, the atmosphere is hard to match, and THE NOSTALGIA IS SO THICK IT PUTS SOFT PADS ON THE ALUMINUM BENCHES, it makes escalators out of steps, it makes loanges oat of bathrooms. 1 1 'Ch Of 1 ebraska. ENDZONE 1 53. UMS record: 324-145-7 ; . WWW Hurricanes football Coach with most Victories: 73 173-44-3 overall from 1948-631. WWW Hurncanes football Coach with winning percentage: 94.7 percent 136-2 from 1989-941. 67. Most total yards by Hurricanes in a game: 689 versus UCLA, December 5,1998. 5 Most passing yards by a UM quarterback: 70. Largest crowd: 81,927 versus Florida State on October 12, 2002. 77. Most points scored by Hurricanes: 75 versus Fordham, Oct. 29, 1954. Most touchdowns scored 1 by a UM player: 6 versus 485 versus San Diego State 55' 1Nouember 30, 19911. 63. Number of shutouts by Hurricanes: 69. 7m, 7m Longest UM f1e1d goal: 55 yards versus Virginia Tech 1Nou. 4, 20061; and versus Florida tsept. 5, 19811. 65. Number of times UM was shutout: 39. 66. Most rushing yards by an opposing player: 297 by Auburn 1Nou. 24, 19441. 47. Most rushing yards by a UM player: 299 versus UCLA 1Dec. 5,19981. 63. 162864. Virginia Tech 1Dec. 7, 20021. 73. Most points allowed by Hurricanes: 70 versus Texas A8zM, Dec. 8, 1944. 74Most consecutive Hurncane losses to one 135:1: opponent: 8, Florida State starting in 1963. 7.5. Most consecutive victories by Hurricanes: 58 11985-941. 76. Most consecutive UM Victories against one opponent: 8, Boston College starting in 1955. 77. Most consecutive losses by Hurricane: 7 11963-641. madam M75366 3 i g, M ' , - 31:1 Longest opponents f1e1d W J 9.1;: goa1258 yards by Colorado 1Sept. 24, 20051, and by Arkansas 1Nou.26, 19881. WWW Most passing yards by an opposing quarterback: 513 and Most touchdown passes throWn by an opposing quarterback: 5 Hurricanes' longest play from scrimmage: a 90 yards run versus Bucknell 1Nouember 11, 19551. 144$;wa Most catches by a UM p1ayer:12 versus Maryland November 10,19841. both by UCLA . 1December 5, 19981. 80. W W 33 Most touchdown y passes thrown by a UM quarterback: 5 versus Cincinnati 10ct. 22, 19881; and versus Boston College November 25, 20001. ENDZONE othing unites a student body like a good old fashioned tailgate. Whether at 8:00 AM. on a Saturday or 7:00 PM. on a Thursday, the students of the University of Miami stir with high hopes and enthusiasm as they travel to the one and only Orange Bowl. Yes, it is off campus, and yes, the police are strict about underage drinking, but weekend after weekend, the surrounding lots are filled with the spirit of the U When at the Orange Bowl, a feeling of historical greatness engulfs the crowd. Fans of all ages gather to celebrate Canes football, bringing tents, cars, and even paper goods that sport the llU insignia. Dan Garrison, now in his junior year, remembers his first tailgating experience. We were playing FSU and there were so many people, he said. The atmosphere was incredible and everyone was excited for such a big game. Since our inaugural game in 1937, the Orange Bowl has been home to the Hurricanes in strife and in success. Yet, the time has come for the Hurricanes to move to Dolphin Stadium. Some students, like Garrison, are excited for the move, looking forward to the comfortable seats and plasma screen televisions, but others are much more skeptical, concerned with logistics like transportation. Even die hard Hurricanes fans, like 27-year season ticket holders Gary Kornfeld and Ellie Halperin are disappointed in the move. They explained that the entire atmosphere will change with going to Dolphin Stadium; it will lack the history and intimate participation in the game. However, Kornfeld and Halperin said they will stay loyal to the Canes. llWelll follow them to their new home, Kornfeld said. uWe just hope they bring some of the Orange Bowl to Dolphin Stadium? Though the Orange Bowl is a symbol of Hurricane tradition, it is the football itself that makes the history, so when it comes to the tailgate, wherever the Canes go, fans will follow with food and drinks. xPHOTO BY HOLLY MAX 0 IBIS STAFF i - WCQUCH POTATOES Martin Giangreco, Sergio H rnandez and David Kresta sit on the sidelines and relax before the game. m PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ H IBIS STAFF ITS ALL ABOUT THE U Students and local fans put up The U as they enjoy a pregame cocktail . 0L1.------.-------------------.----.-n-----------------------------------------.----. TAILGATING PHOTO BY COURTNEY OtCONNELL H IBIS STAFF THROW ONE BACK No tailgate is complete without refreshments. Senior Alexa Schwartz enjoys a frosty beer before the game against Florida International University. WK El; thingwgm l l l ,7! . PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ H IBIS STAFF FIRE UP THE GRILL Nick Ahye makes scrambled eggs on his portable grill, showing that UM tailgaters enjoy all foods, not just hamburgers and hot dogs. OOOOOOOOOICOIOOIICCIO,, OIIIOIOIOOOOO. IDOIOIOCIOIIQII DOOCCIOIIIOCIIIIOOOOOOI oo.coooooooooo-otooc x .L' - PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ ll IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY COURTNEY OtCONNELL ll IBIS STAFF DJ TAILGATE TIME-OUT Nicole Severi, Kristen Coote, Annie Hake, Rachael Maltese and READY, AIM, SHOOT While his opponent only need to sink one Lauren Knight enjoy the tailgate from the back of their truck. more cup to win, Craig Rohrer hopes to come out victorious in a game of beer pong at a tailgate party in lot E4. wywa PAGE N2 A Homecoming Celebration STORY BY DELIA AREVALO IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON N IBIS STAFF w . H, W , i pe mg Ceremonies, Hurricanes Help the Hometown and Alma Mater 8r Spirit Tree took off without Changes to the itinerary, other events were not so lucky. The possibility of rain moved Monday nights King 8r Queen competition to the Storer Auditorium in the Business school, but that didnt stop 16 of UMs sharpest and most talented from performing their talents and representing their student organizations. When the same thing happened again Tuesday night, Organized Cheer was moved to the second floor gyms of the Wellness Center due to rain. UM spirit prevailed as student groups performed skits and dances to pop music and school Cheers to llshowcase their spirit in enthusiastic and comedic ways. uItls interesting how everyone portrays the theme and their UM spirit? junior Cate Moloughney said. llltls just a really entertaining part of Homecoming. Ijust love it? But no event shows off lCane spirit more than Friday nights Hurricane Howl and Boat Burning. Students and alumni lined HOMECOMING a parade that and other unique props and music, one in which the Canterbury School children performed the cleaned up UM version of Solja Boy. nlt was fun, but some groups should have reconsidered their designs, junior Gabriel Gonzalez said. R1 was standing on the left side of the street and some of the floats only faced the judgesl stand. So I missed like half of the floats. Despite that minor glitch, the party went on as the festivities moved to the lake where students sat on the shore holding candles and reveling in the boat burning and fireworks show. International cuisine was the fare of the night, as Italian, Japanese and Indian food was served. While students dined, Robert Randolph and the Family Band along with Talib Kweli started the party. Unfortunately Kwelils concert was shut down at midnight due to a Coral Gables noise ordinance, which led to upset students, some upset enough to chase Kwelis car. Overall though, it's clear that Homecoming 2007, with a combination of the traditional and unexpected, made for an exciting and unique week. DJ Celebrating History 1 1,. 3 m THE 7 IAIIWEL . ... MVWQWt 3 33 .333 ' .. 'mew. Current Homecoming festlwtles are an evolution of past With a mix of the new. STORY BY RACHEL DEHAYES N IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON N IBIS STAFF MIXING HARMONIES Alma Mater competition winners Romy Portoundo Jessica Mec1as Gaby Garcia Rafael Sangiovanni Philip Hopkins Xochitl Valle, Giselle Garcia and Camila Roger all show their spirit by inging on the held before the Homecoming game PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON y IBIS STAFF PARADE PERFORMANCE TWO UBS tUnited Black Studenti members, Shajena Erazo and Robert Townes 111; show off the umbrellas used in their Homecoming festivities. PHOTO BY CHASE WOODWARDrr IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON H IBIS 5 PF GIVING YOURSELF Austin Lazek earns points for his Homecoming JAMMIN, OUT Talib Kweli performs songs from his latest solo album, Eardrum, under team and give back to the community by giving blood. his label, Blacksmith Records, on the Green as a part of Homecoming festivities. PIMP MY RIDE Homecoming teams show their club spirit on the cars towing their floats during the parade. PHO 0 BY NICOLE GOTWOLS H IBIS ST AGROCRAG Senior Ryan Ondn'ezek mm HALLOWEEN Costume STORY BY MAGGIE SEBLAM H IBIS STAFF ake a look around campus Halloween night and you will be sure to fmd all sorts of crazy, unique-- and often skimpy-- costumes that can only be chalked up to college creativity. The process of getting ready for Halloween can be intense, but the reactions from other revelers, whether at the Grove or a house party make it well worth the effort. Senior Monica Valdesls inspiration for her costume came a year before Halloween. ll thought of the costume when I was studying abroad last fall in Londonfl Valdes said. A couple of friends and I thought that we should go as the Royal Tenebaums. Valdes decided to go as Richie Sambora the tennis prodigy. She wore her own athletic shorts, tennis shoes and sunglasses. Valdes borrowed her brotherls polo shirt and recreated Samborals sweatband by lining one she already had with a Sharpie marker. She bought pirate beard and trimmed it to fit her face. Still in need of a sports jacket, she made a run to Marshalls the night before. Costume completed, Valdes was now ready for Halloween. At a house party that night, she received puzzled reactions. lOne other partygoer recognized us from the movie but, once we explained our costumes, people who had seen the film got itf' Valdes said. The weekend before Halloween, freshman Richard Lyons still had nothing in mind for a costume. Lyons visited a Halloween store and found a mask from the movie V for Vendetta. After seeing the movie the weekend before, Lyons decided to purchase the entire costume, which included the mask, hat, cape, wig and black gloves; for a total of $75. Although Lyons did not plan his costume months in advance, he avoided the last-minute rush and found all the elements he needed to complete his look. No matter the budget or creativity level, it is always possible to look devilishly scary, funny or sexy for Halloween at UM. PHOTO COURTESY OF NICKY DEL-LLANO CELEBRITY LOOK ALIKES Nicole tNickyl Del-Llano and her boyfriend Rodrigo Gasteazoro dress the part of the late Anna Nicole Smith and the late J. Howard Marshall. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY JONES GIMME MORE Cary Godshall, Molly Jones and Susie Hart dress up to show the many stages of pop icon Britney Spears. M students have a lot to give thanks for when Thanksgian comes around. A few days off from school, eating turkey and watching football are all part of the holiday that marks the near end of the fall semester. However, there is one part that is different for everyone and that is whether or not you get to go home. For many, it is a no brainer. Buy the ticket early or drive, but some how you make it. Senior Tiffany Fleming drove from Miami to Georgia, leaving Wednesday morning to celebrate Thanksgiving with her brother. But there are others who are not so lucky Since UM only gives students Thursday and Friday off as opposed to other schools that give at least the Wednesday before off or, in the case of some lucky students, weeklong breaks, many students do not feel it is worth it to go home for less than a week and choose to spend Thanksgiving right here on campus. The ticket would have been too expensive for only those few days. Plus as a CA for the University Village I have to work during one of the breaks so I chose this one? senior Renee Schmitt said. Then there are others who decide not to go home, but spend it with other family. Senior Celeste Tia decided not to go home for Thanksgiving but instead attended a cozy Thanksgiving dinner at a friend's apartment with five other UM students. nI couldnt be with my family but at least I got to have a fun Thanksgiving dinner with my friends and we all got to enjoy the holiday together, Tia said. Travel plans may have affected where students spent Thanksgiving, but not their holiday spirit. Whether at home with family or in apartments With friends, students found their own ways to give thanks. THANKSGIVING PHOTO BY DELIA VEVAVRLH IBI AFF HOTO B JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ H II STAFF HAPPY TURKEY DAY Junior Gabriel Gonzalez cuts the turkey at a Thanksgiving MUSICALLY INCLINED Pu He, an excange student from China, celebration in the University Village. shows off her instrumental skills at her flI Thanksgiving. AN INTERNATIONAL THANKSGIVING Students from all over the world enjoyed a traditional Thanksgian meal. Foods from seweral countries were also available for students to e Joy. PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON H IBIS ST FF FITNESS OPTIONS The Wellness Center offers many programs and group classes, including a cardio dance Class, Zumba as shown here. PHOTO BY CHELSEA MATIASH d IBIS STAFF H 01rd Bodied STORY BY RACHEL DEHAYES H IBIS STAFF ne of the first remarks my mom made upon visiting UM was, lwhere are all the fat people? In answer to her question, Ilve learned that here, keeping in shape seems to be second nature. Between the culture and the weather, students feel compelled to maintain healthy lifestyles and, as such, living in Miami requires constant attention to body image. Such aesthetics play a significant role in most peoples social lives, as sophomore Allie Butler explains that llpeople want a year-round beach body, pool body, South Beach body, Grove body; you name it! So how do students achieve these model perfect looks? Hundreds of regulars and seasonal dieters take advantage of the cardio machines, weight room, racquetball, basketball, and tennis courts; indoor track and pool; and group fltness classes at the Wellness Center. Other students prefer the outdoor pool, beach volleyball court, outdoor basketball courts and the convenient three mile perimeter known as the loop. Many students get into a routine, exercising regularly three to five times a week. Junior Dan Stein prefers to lift weights at the Wellness Center in the mornings and play intramural sports or pick-up games later in the day, while Butler likes to run the loop as often as possible. The University is very accommodating to students, passion for health and, because of its intimate campus size, students can walk to and from their classes. Yet, even for those who take the shuttle, the University posts a friendly reminder about the calories they would burn relative to the steps they would take across campus. The administration consistently works with Chartwells to provide healthier food options, and it also intends to put more bicycle racks around campus to encourage more student activity Butler and Stein agree that exercising makes students feel good, since it is a great stress reliever. But, the most essential motive stems from simply being in college. Between school, work and social lives, students often push themselves to the limit. nWe do enough detrimental things to our health that we have to do something good for our bodies, Stein explained. nWe have to give a little back? ! I , t f H: H; i l E g PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF HITTING THE GYM Tara Irani works out at the Wellness Center after finishing her classes for the day. For many students working out is a great way to unwind. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF THINGS TO WATCH Its easy to get caught up eating meals that are quick and easy. Just remember to eat these things in moderation. Healthy options are available on campus. STUDENT HEA TH PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF FREE CHECK UP Senior Courtney O'Connell takes advantage of the Virgin Health Care Center by regularly checking her blood pressure. This program was a Student Government initiative encouraging fitness for the UM community. ,de m PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ W IBIS STAFF August 20 UM moved up in US. News 8: World Reports ttAmericas Best Colleges rankings to No. 52 up from No. 54 in the National Universities Category. UM is also ranked No. 46 in the National Universities Best Values Category. No other Florida institution is in this category. August 27 Tim Russert, moderator of NBC,s Meet the Press speaks at UMis Fall Convocation at the BankUnited Center. August 31 - UM named Company of the Year by South Florida CEO magazine. PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERG M IBIS STAFF September 4 Three UM Schools were ranked in the top ten list of US. schools for Hispanic students by Hispanic Business magazine in the publications 2007 Diversity Report. The School of Business Administration, ranked for its MBA program, moved from seventh to fourth; the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine climbed from fifth to third; and the School of Law maintained its No. 2 spot. September 10 School of Nursing and Health Studies received a $7 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to research Hispanic health issues. September 25 Former US. Senator Bob Graham speaks in Storer Auditorium. September 29 Frost School of Music's Festival Miami begins. Lasts until November 10. PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERG M IBIS STAFF -.l . 1 v .,I U' .1 MW ,uu' Johnsml W Dwayne The ROI. . Dany Garcia Johnson PAY TO 3 ll aTHLET'C ORDER OF lane yivlliifliaa Qawaw an. MEMO flmlbdN Facilities chmaliun Fund f, PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ N IBIS STAFF 5 t MIAMI EVENTS COMPILED BY DELIA ARAVELO N IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY HOLLY MAX H IBIS STAFF November 21 UMET Wins first place at Georgia Tech horse show. PHOTO COURTESY OF BARBRA GONZALEZ October 13 A UM marine research vessel crashed into a coral reef in Biscayne December 9 UM hosts Univision Republican Presidential Candidates Forum. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ N IBIS STAFF ., v 7L National Park, but PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ m IBIS STAFF , October 26 the.crew dld net Board of Trustees approves notlfy authorltles the purchase of Cedars until 10 days after Medical Center. , H , the incident. U, - . November 10 . October 18 UM football team plays Presidential Candidate last game m Orange BOWL and former US. Senator Mike Gravel speaks at UM. October 25 A UM Libraries acquires its three millionth book Dialogues et Chants Royaux, a French manuscript written 0T1 24 leaves of fme vellurrf; circa 1515. ; October 10 A Telemundo 51 6pm newscast airs live from the University Center Patio H and showcases UM with different segments that highlighted a wide range of UM activities. E17 1;; August 27 United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announces his resignation. September 21 The Supreme Court of Chile rules that former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori must be extradited to Peru so September 4 Northeast Nicaragua takes a direct hit from Hurricane Felix, a strong category 5 storm. .. . FUJlmOTl can face Charges of corruption and human September 10-30 rights abuse. The 2007 FIFA Womenis World Cup is held in China. September 13 The Burj Dubai became the worlds tallest free standing structure after surpassing the CN Tower in Toronto. September 26 A mistrial was declared in the murder trial of legendary producer Phil Spector. October 2 Britney Spears loses custody of her two sons. October 8 Track and field star Marion Jones surrenders the five Olympic medals she won in the 2000 Sydney Games after admitting to doping. October 15 Drew Carey debuts as host of The Price is Right replacing the retired Bob Barker. October 18 Joe Torres 12-year tenure with the Yankees came to an end after he turned down a one-year, $5 million offer to return as their manager. October 28 Elections in Argentina for the President and members of the National Congress, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner wins presidential elections and becomes the first female elected president in Argentina. NATIONAL CURRENT EVENTS COMPILED BY DELIA ARAVELO M11313 STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS October 30 Brazil is announced as the host of the FIPA World Cup 2014. October 30 Britney Spears long awaited album uBlackoutn debuts at 4i2 on the US. Billboard charts. November 4 Daylight savings time in the United States and most of Canada will end one week later than the previous schedule, in accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 2005. w November 7 The Jokela school shooting occurs. Finnish youth Pekka-Eric Auvinen shoots dead 8 people and wounds 12 at the Jokela School Center. November 8 The 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, U.S. November 14 A 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurs in northern Chile. November 15 The New York Yankees and Alex Rodriguez agreed on a basic frameworktt of a 10-year, $275 million contract. November 15 Baseball star Barry Bonds was indicted on perjury and obstruction of justice charges stemming from a years-long federal probe that examined his alleged use of steroids. According to the live- count indictment, Bonds lied to a federal grand jury in December 2003 when asked about his use of steroids. November 16 Over 3,000 people died after Cyclone Sidr hits Bangladesh. 917 4;?ijng WINTERIREAK: STORY BY KARUNYA KRISHNAN H IBIS STAFF ll PHOTO COURTESY OF KEVIN STILWELL MILE HIGH Brent DeSellier and VJ Pannozzo snap a photo before skiing t down the mountain. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEXANDRA VASQUEZ MEET ME IN SAN FRANCISCO Junior Alexandra Vasquez joined her boyfriend Eddie Sarrine on a vacation to the west coast. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAURA CROSBY WELL TRAVELED Laura Crosbyjoined her parents on a once and a lifetime trip to Antarctica. The average temperature in Miami in December is 70 degrees, much warmer than the 30 degree average of Antarctica, where December is actually considered summer. WINTER BREAK the ROAD TO RELAXATION? inter break, for many, is the ideal breather. It is a chance to clear your mind of Classes, school work and stress for a month, and to catch up on the sleep you neglected throughout fall semester For freshman Karishma Reddy, the break was indeed a break. Reddy spent the month reading novels, watching TV and sleeping. She also went on a ski trip With all her cousins and family. Reddy said she knew responsibilities would just -ncrease as the years progressed so she enjoyed her time to the fullest. uI really did nothing, it was so much fun,n she said. For many upperclassmen, a month of freedom is a far-off dream. Brittany Tran, a junior, worked at the Disney World theme park approximately 40 hours a week during winter break. She spent some of her spare time studying for her Organic Chemistry class and applying for internships. The limited free time did not faze Tran much because, she said, responsibilities always increase as you grow older. With graduation around the corner upperclassmen have a list of tasks to complete. Many need to study for exams such as LSAT, MCAT or GRE and some take the free time to apply for jobs or graduate schools. Junior Najia Hamid used her winter break to prepare for her upcoming MCAT exam. Hamid spent hours studying and, what little free time she had, she would spend with her family. Hamid explained that during winter break for freshman year she had time to catch up with her high school friends and enjoy herself. It was relaxing and I would want that back, but I know it is not possible? Hamid said. ll have a goal in life and I need to get there? Winter Break by the Numbers HHIIHHIHHHHIHHHIHIHHHHHI 34 Days of winter break 70 Average Temperature in Miami during December 25,000 Frequent flyer miles required for free domestic ticket 1n w--. --h...h--i...g.,...i ms A i, n MAW A--A .d ,uJ PHOTO COURTESY OF HILLEL REPRESENTING THE U As part of an annual Hillel trip several Jewish students went to Israel as part of a ten day birth right trip. 4; x1 DISASTER AREA While sitting in his messy bed, sophomore Chris Bosma resolves to be more organized in 2008. 1'- .. .. I-.'- '-'.'2 - : . a I l.'- . . . . . . . . ... . 22.: '. .. , .0. .- . . ' u . . . -. . . '. . -- . . .- . . . . . - . '-. '. .. . .. . ow many times have you woken up on January 1St and told yourselfllthis year, Ilm going to work out more? or this year, Ilm going to skip class less? Youlre not alone. According to ProActive Changecom, 40 to 49X; ofAmerican adults make one or more resolutions each year and UM students too can surely be counted in that number. Why does a new year make people want to change? Well one reason people make resolutions is the idea that with a new year comes a clean slate, and a fresh start on a goal: a slimmer waist line, rock hard abs by spring break, or, in sophomore Christina Potter's case, winning a Mother-Daughter race in March. llltls a pact with my mom. were preparing to win and our pact is to run every day. For every 25 miles we run we're going to reward ourselves with something small, like a new water bottle, or hair ties, and for every 100 miles we run we get a big prize, like a new hair cut or sneakers? Potter said. Another reason New Years resolutions are popular is self-improvement. Sophomore Julie Burton has chosen three words YEARlS RESOL UTION S as her theme for 2008: objective, interpretation and application. Basically I am using these words in my daily life by what I observe, how I can interpret what I observed, and how it can be applied in my daily life and in my Christian life as well? Burton said. IOverall, it is how I can become a stronger person. But while some are making New Years promises and start the year busy by Changing themselves, there are those who disregard the tradition all together, like sophomore Valerie Marks. uI used to do New Years resolutions but I dont think they work. The first of the year isnt going to make you change. Everyonels good for like January, but then they get too busy, Marks said. III figure if I dont have one then I cant break one. Maybe you made one, maybe you did not. Maybe its May and you actually made it to the gym three times a week. Or maybe, more likely, youlre of the population who gave in and chose sleep over that pesky 8 am. class. Whatever route you chose, you most likely werenlt alone, as UM student resolutions covered the whole spectrum from unique to nonexistent. PHOTO BYUJVEN SHOOK a IBIS STAFF I used to do New Years resolutions but... I fl ure ifl dont have one t en I cant break one. valerie marks sophomore 133m BYWDELVIA XhEVALo H IIaISMSIIAFF LETIS GET PHYSICAL Christina Potter, sophomore, stretches before going on her daily run in preparation for a Mother-Daughter race. NEW YEARS EVE 1' 1 4 11 1231 . 115. 11 1. Get out of dgbt 01' save m5ney 2. Lose We1ght 1. :1 3.11Deve10p a healthy habit 1e g. exercise 01' heagthy eat1ng1 4. Get orgamzed ... 5. Deve1ep a new skill 01' 1811th 6 SpenQ more time with farfhly and friends 11 7 Other WW1 5 W 3 Wdfkless,p1ay more 9 Break an unhealthy habit 1e g., smokmg a1c3h01 overeatlngy 10 Chane employment 111? ig In this survey, it was reported that 3596 of respondehts break their New Year 3 resolutions bX the end of January and only 2370 of thoSe surveyed do not ever brea13 them. Nearly 4070 Of those surveyed attriEiute breaking their 16350111110115 toW having too many oiher things to do while 3301; say they are not committed to the res0111'cionswthey set. 1 WSidebar Infc accm'ding to time management 1114111 Franklin Covey a 1:1 PHOTO BY DELIA AREVALO N IBIS STAFF HARNESS YOUR CHI Senior Renee Schmitt vows to improve her flexibility and center herself by practicing yoga. PHOTO BY DELIA AREVALO H IBIS STAFF WORDS OF WISDOM One way Sophomore Julie Burton works on her goal of being a stronger, more thoughtful person is by reading her Bible, she prefers to read outdoors if the weather is right. 617 NEEDLE WORKS These ladies choose knitting as their medium of art, as part of the festivities at Art Basel. ART B A SEL Getting Artsy STORY BY KARUNYA KRISHNAN 0 IBIS STAFF B E a UX 3 RTS As the days get cooler, Miami tends to get more artistic. Tents are set up and Miami prepares for the arts festivalsw-Basel and Beaux. rt Basel was held on December 4-7, 2007. It was initially started in 2002 as a sister event to Art Basel in Switzerlandethe most prestigious art show in the world. It quickly became one of the largest art shows in the United States. The festival brought over 2,000 artists from 200 galleries across 30 countries around the world. It attracted a crowd of more than 43,000 visitors, with exhibits being scattered all across Miami Beach. On a smaller scale, The Beaux Arts Festival was held in January, 2008 on the UM campus, right in front of the Lowe Art Museum. It celebrated its 57th year this year as the oldest art show in Miami. Sophomore Anisha Gupta, who attended The Beaux Arts Festival, said the reason students would Visit Beaux over Basel is because of its convenient location. llWe saw them setting up right outside our dorms, Gupta said. llIf people see it, they want to know what it is.u Gupta said she was fascinated by the Festivals variety of art mediums. The Festival attracted 250 artists and 11 mediums from across the country. Artists exhibited everything from photographs, to teepees, to 9454s s: semi 3' painted tiles and jewelry. Most of the artwork was priced in the hundreds or higher, out of a students budget. IfI had the money I would buy, but I donlt think any student has that kind of money, sophomore Ann Vu said. Vu walked around and admired each of the exhibits and described it as a window shopping experience. The cozy Beaux Arts Festival, a Miami event, drew not only students, but many families from around the area. llt not only exposes students to different types of art, Vu said. llIt connects our campus to the community. PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON H IBIS STAFF ART BASEUBEAUX BUY IT AT the Beaux At the Beaux Arts Festival, students are more likely to buy marbles or posters of art instead of the real deal due to prices outside of a students budget. PHOTOS BY CHASE WOODWARD H IBIS STAFF HM :4HEHHHIHWHHHHH HH SPHERES 0F GLASS Blown Glass orbs by Rollin and Patti Karg, one of the many different mediums on exhibit. t 7 HHUHHHIIiHmHHHHHHHHHHU ?Hmmummmmmhmmmxmmmmmrm wrvlwnxxr'tmlltw Hlll'lHVHvIll' Hyv- m wmmxwv HmmmumtHmmmmmmmm H WW HWHHWwHHHUW'HWmum? FOOD AS ART Artist Michael Craven chose to turn food into art in these unique pieces of photography. PHTO VEONIC SARHON 7 IBI SATFF GALLERY STROLLING Linnie Clara looks at the unique art forms as she walks around a gallery at art Basel. More than 2000 artists participated in the festival. PHOTO BY CHASE WOODWARD ht IBIS STAFF ADMIRING THE ART Senior John Physioc admires the GOOD EATS From Italian to Thai to Greek, the abundance of multicultural food stands artwork at the Beaux Arts Festival on campus. in the midst of the Beaux Arts Festival helps to nourish hungry art lovers. 19 STAYI N G black dresses .30. he reveryQay , WEDGE HEELS More comfortable and way cuter. aw. 'SKINNYJEANS Q 4 SlimQt low riders or High waisted. K? L GALOS-H'ES Q L Puddles in yOur path? No problemo. f w :ny.mmg$d,gwww gr .3 BIG BELT Especially of the high-Wasted type. CUFFED STRAIGHT- LEG JEANS Showing a little ankle can be a good thing. W TRENDS, 3 LvVINTAGE PSHERTS 3 33 , 3' j , . CANVAS SHOES ' .OIdCOHege f . 3 , Old-schoolthrowback shirts a kfinally cool. 3 V 3 3 3 . v and comfortable too. WORN-IN SHIRTS HATS Time to sift through From casual to some locafvintage L 3; clothing stores. dressy, ifs cool to have one for every occasion. PROFESSIONAL GEAR For that important job interview phase right around the corner. TRENDY VEST .g Dress up or down with this basic accessory CHUCKS Converse or otherwise, classic kicks will always be in style. WORN-IN JEANS One pair is essential. trends heme -, bothEd ; f Ideas'from '; y, gamma ,onsf' past, from .3 :: Merrick Park to 3 Miami mice 80 S' 83 - vintage rocks. 5 ' PHOTOS BY KELLY ASHER N IBIS STAFF STORY BY NATALIE RIERA H IBIS STAFF '5 5111 s a Schoo1b1eak 111111191 11 Weekend, UM students ag1ee that 11 1051111111113 the perfett Way 10 unW111d spend t1me With friends and 9 ,CC1ea te priCeleSs college Cmemones , 1 Many students choose to exp1o1e F101111a and visitTohe of 1he many texcit111g p1aces 011131 a fe Whou'rs aWay, such as the theme parks 111 Orlancio 01 eVen Tallahas ee 16 watch UM footba11. 1 Others prefer to lea e the Sunshine State and see What the rest of fthe country has to offer The beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and ?big 1. es,s11ch as NeWYork and Boston has 1nsp11ec1 UM students to hit the ,oad and explore neW places. 1 a 1 :1 trips create great memories there 18 a1Ways , 1: C' 111p WhE1e not a7 erything goes as planned 11111101 C1181111a Puerto 1eCa113 1411-31 sp11ng break 111p to 011a11do. 1 er and saw thata the, ubber had ripped aff the rear tire P119110 said 11We Waited around by the side of the expressway 'Wh 1 11 ch 1111119 Christie. Zavaleta 113111 1 1te1 hmak 111 Which she got 10 ' nendJ drives fast and 1621113 s1e gating foggy, so my mend 1, 111d it Was 8111381 CQld We Were , . Zaval 11a Said a111111 yes We got 111131. We Were c111v111g 8111211111111 111 circles because We did not knCW hoW to ge: anywhere: ; 1, Wh11e troub1e 13 1nev11ab1e,1t 18 a part of the road trip expenence t that makes it so uhfbrget forego that expensive 21111 map a Car, some gas 111011 college experlence 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 BUNDLED UPAp111W1111ams Kelly Asher and K1mbe11y Shay take a moment to remember their one night stay in McDonough, GA at the Holiday Inn Express. CALLING SHOT GUN Kimmie Shay rides shot gun on day two of the four day road trip she and her two friends take from Miami to Colorado. OUT OF THE CAR Kelly Asher, Kimberly Shay and April Williams go hiking in the local park in Pueblo, CO, the last leg of their four day roadtrip from Miami. Based on the national gas average $3.23 and traveling in the average car that does 21 miles per gallon and 15 gallons to fill the tank, the following estimates What it Will cost you to take those fun road trips: y . MMMM New Orleans for Mardi Gras p- 1724 miles from Miami round trip will cost you $269.27 Key West for Fantasy Fest .. 320 miles round trip will cost $49.98 A HISTORY LESSON Kimberly Shay and April Williams pose for the camera at the Civil War battle site, Chickamauga, in Tennessee on their four day road trip. New Jersey to Visit your family .. 2500 miles round trip will cost $390.48 POOL SIDE DESTINATION No matter how far away from campus you travel, pool side drinks With your THE DOWN SIDE With the cost of gasoline closest friends guarantee a memorable trip. hitting over $4.00 a gallon make sure you take the most fuel efficient car. Reserve Off1cers T1a111111g Corps Cadet Officer T1ffa11y Heming, senior gives 115 a ghmpse 11110 the 11fe of 2111 ROTC 81111163111: INTERVIEW BY DELIA AREVALO H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIFFANY FLEMING ROTC STUDENTS FORWARD MARCH Members of RO C march together on the IM fields during their morning training. ATTENTION! Donovan Hutchinson stands at attention for his ROTC commander outside of the ROTC office on campus. IN THE CLASSROOM ROTC students not only train physically, but also have to tak ROTC academic classes as part of their curriculum. FEEL THE BURN Jacqueline Camacho does leg lifts to get into sh pe during her training. WS- ALL ABOUT TEAMWORK ROTC students come togeth T dunng phy31ca1 tralmng to bu11d endurance and camaradene. STUDENT ATHLETE .UIOIIOQOOOQOOOOOOQDGQOOOOIODOOOCCUDUI00g , O I Jenna 5 Highlights 2004 2007 Competes in Olympics ACC Chamfion in 3 meter held in Athens 008 2005 Selected to represent ACC Diver of the Year South Africa in Beijing Olympics G0IOOO.O.DOOIOIOQIOOOOOOOIOIOQOGOOOCOQIO. .ooonaooooouoo. eoootOOOUOOOOo' THEREtS NO PLACE LIKE HOME When you split your time between the classroom and the locker room the little details and personalization can make a big difference. SWAG BAGS Being part of an athletic team at UM means getting free athletic gear from corporate sponsors such as Nike. 01 TWINKLE TOES When scoring a dive judges look for all the small FINDING TIME Jenna Dreyer studies in the Swimming 8: Diving Teams locker room before C details like how a diver positions their toes and feet. heading to class. By making use of her time Jenna is able to be more efficient. gull !llllllIIllHNIIIHIIHIIIIHIIIIIIHIIIIIIII1: 1 lllllllIIIIIllllllllllll l IIHHHHIHIHIHIIIIIH V I 'What inspired you to cOme b5ck to school? A mix of things: For fmanciaI reaaons, I ve 17151751 been able to attend C1asses as regularly as I 5 115175111: 61; so just taking ' semesters 11515 and there oner the years 53 I ve been able to affo1d them 5115 fit them into my work scheduIes This has led 1 ,1 1115 to study a lot. of different things, but not complete a degree, 51111 Id 11ke to do that Add1t1Qn511y, I love to 155111! There s so :much to d1scoVer, so 111111211 to find out. I never W511t to 11111811 learnmg What IS the hardest part about bemg a student agam? Actually, it s prEtty easy 1111 free of 5 1c: of the dIStIactions .7 that younger students encouhter 5nd I 111 motivated purely by my own Wishes and desires What IS a little bit awkwarci 1s hnchng that I m the same age nOW, or in some cases, even o1d5r , than, the professors , How do you balance school and work? , 3' ' This can be tough, as I work two jobs as well as taking classes 10115 thing that he1ps 13 that my course- load 18 lighter than the :, typidal student I take just a course er two per semester as Opposed to f0111' CI 11175 But it still 5511 be a chaIIenge Part of What simplifies 1:111th is being 5111:1211 more expenenced as a student- knoWing What s 1551137 important in them' 51151 and focusing on that,knc1Wi:-I1g the pmfessor s expe tatiOns HE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY Dennis Edelen works in the law library full hme. A11 Interview With nontraditional studeht Dennis I3deler1 STORY BY DELIA AREVALO I! IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY TORI KICHLER XI IBIS STAFF 1311015 fu11y as far as papers 511d tests, etc: My study habits are 1 Loihgrained 110W, reflexive and not as much something I have 1:0 'lecensciously think about and budget time for 15:1. diff1cult for you to relate to. your peers? I W0u1dn t say it s; difftcult but I do fee1 a difference 13th5511 1115 and my classmates; 511 eXpenentiaI distance maybe? On the; average, I m 20 years older than the Othgr students around time to read bobks, 355 1111115, have dmcussmns muse over , . topics and ideas Some things that are brand new to some of my :1533 peers are old hews for me What I do 11nd and I guess nit is natural given the age dlfference is that fnendsh1ps Within 145555 don many transIate 1nto fnendshlps outside of 51583. That can ma 5 the expenence a little 1311101119137, although it s I 1; understandable. , . ' What goals do you hepe to achleve With this degree? I 111 Within inches now of completihg an EnghshfI-Itstory d5greerhatIc111ke to do 13 tEac'h at the middle- school IeveI I ' ' 11111 0115 of my jobs and really enjoy it and 1171111 past ajqrs 111 Psychology and Drama, I think I 11 have 1th 1:111 base audienthusmsm to be an engaging teacher. I ' cer 11111131 have the experience of being a student! CLASS PARTICIPATION As an older student Dennis has far less distractions than his younger counterparts. South Beach and Coconut Grove aren't exactly this 40-somethings favorite locale. FINDING THE RIGHT FIT Working forty hours a week can make it difficult to finish a degree. Dennis is on track to graduate with a degree in English after taking a few more courses. OBSERVING CLASS On the first day of class Dennis is sometimes mistaken for the teacher When he arrives for Class early. STAYING TECHY Dennis shows off some of the software he uses day to day at work. ALL ABOUT ORGANIZATION Taking cues from his jOb Dennis Working the library gives him an extra edge resources used for writing research papers. impliments different systems Of organization to keep the balance Q between work and school from becommg overwhelmmg. H lYou might call growing up with two UM alumni as parents a kind of destiny as to why I am a lCane, legacy student Emma Cason-Pratt said. 11 consider it a mild form of brainwashing...in a good way, of course. To Emma they are Mom and Dad, but in UM record books their names are Letitia Cason and Glenn Pratt. Cason graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1984, continuing to achieve her Master of Science in Education only two years later. By 1989, Cason had her career set with the UM Department of Pediatrics, where she still works as a Childlife Specialist in Pediatric Oncology. Pratt received a Bachelor of Architecture SWING BATTER-BATTER Attending baseball games has been a family tradition for over 20 years. Keeping . Trad1tlon Allve LEGACY PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF STORY BY EMMA CASON-PRATT H IBIS STAFF AN ACCOMPLISHED PAIR Alumnus Glenn Pratt and freshly graduated Letitia Cason smile on campus as they the UM in 1978 and continued teaching there as an instructor from 1979 to 1982. Theres no doubt that Cason-Pratt was raised in a family with a lot of lCane spirit. In fact, she was familiar with many of the UM traditions most only experience when they actually are in college. One of the first words Cason-Pratt knew how to spell was mCanesl, from going to baseball games and hearing the rolling Chant of nC-A-N-E-S. From learning to ride her bicycle on the Ibis Trail around Lake Osceola to walking that same route to go to Class everyday, Emma is happy to not only be a part of her own UM family, but a member of the greater family of 'Canes. E53: 1115mm 133M mult- , f BRAGGING RIGHTS Even as a baby, Emma Cason-Pratt proudly shows off the impressive UM win against FSU. 'l w celebrate Letitia's great achievement in higher education. - UM SIBLINGS AND LEGACY LET'S GO 'CANES Sophomore Emma Cason-Pratt and her parents enjoy a baseball game at Mark Light Stadium. L I 1 STORY BY STEPHANIE GENUARDI ll IBIS STAFF I My sister; and I are scphcmores a1: UM and WR I just happen 1:9 be identicai 111111113 1 ' A1: the begmmng of freshman 313111181 1:103! approached me as Iwas walkmg 1:0 class. He WT pp . his arms around me and said, WoW it 3 80 good: : 1 11:10 see 370111 Its been so long Given We Were midR , , embrace: thought lt'WouIdbe a 111:th uncomfortable WWWMWWW 1 1 1 A 1 OVE Bani and Carolina 11er i A PROUD MOMENT Alumna Letitia f! : 1 51115111118501 a 011111111 53111113113111.5110 after :1 7; Cason shakes President Foote 3 hand after Bern returned from a semester at London. j '1 ' recieving her Bachelofs Desgree in 1984. 1 I STORY BY DELIA AREVALO W 11315 STAFF ' I T U R N I N G N f w FINALLY LEGAL Karen Kajder donned a tiara and had a drink to celebrate the big 21 at the Biltmore Hotel. PHOTO BY CAROL PERRY w IBIS STAFF DRINK FREE Jesus De Hoyos blows out the candles on his birthday cake after eating dinner with close friends HAPPY BIRTHDAY Birthday boy Sam Walsh is serenaded by the staff of Porcao and good friends, including Anthony Minerva. PHOTO BY SARAH BAIRD W IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY CAROL PERRY H IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY WHITNEY GEALY H IBIS STAFF DANCING ON TABLES Cassie Siege1,Mar1 R1be1ro, Amy Ruiz,Wh1tr1ey Gea1y, Labake Ajayi, and Tia Potts celebrate Whitney and T1a's birthday at Opa on South Beach. PHOTO BY KARUNYA KRISHNAN H IBIS STAFF THAT 5 LOVE Pratik Mehta, Ripple Choksh1, Sophie Khokhawalla, Arnar Mandaha and Karunya Kr13hr1ar1 show junior Kaveesh Maharaj that he's never too old for cake. OLD ENOUGH Junior, W111 Wooten stops for a photo with his ID 111 front of Tavern 111 Coconut Grove to document he is Enally of age. PHOTO BY LAUREN KNIGHT H IBIS STAFF TURNING 21 TW 591119111 119 from each FAMILY O12 LIQUOR RUM AND COKE- the staple an easy party favbrite to get the night started 'a d11r1k from one of those y coo1 g1asses.James Bond drinks vodka ,1 martmis but 1t 3 your special night so the of salt down the shot fouowedhy a 11me s11ce to take away that aftertaste and 1t '11 - it never happehed.ur1t11 the next rEEhd 211111 the next. WHISKEY- A whiskey sour perhaps? Dublin cockta11? ' 4 A BEER TO TOP IT ALL OFF Just because it 5 your 213t your shouldn t 1g1101e the ' partws Top the rEg 0 'With a Guinness or Corona but remember not to drink anymore liquor You know the saying, beer L beforg liquor never beE11 s1cker OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO BESIiES DRINK: GAMBLING - I 111 Euregbyou 1e thinking I can gamble at 18 117111811 15 true, but on1y 111 Indian casinos In the U 8., the 1ega1 age ' to gamb1e 13 actually 21 Finally the Las Vegas Strip is available to you, as well as any gambhng estabhshm 1:. EELL LIQUGR- Now you can be the 011E checking ID E and 1augh111g at those Who try to fool you Also,bartend111g school anyone? 11111911 knowsOmeone brother, sister, cousin?1 with a 1earr1e1's permit, you are how OF AGE to be that person that sits in the passenger seat and shows them how to drive ALL INCLUSIVE 21 AND UP CRUISES 99 TIARA LOVE Pageant Winners Arlene Lopez, junior, Tia Hendricks, sophomore and graduate student Tara Szczepanski sport sashes and tiaras as they lead the walk. x Walking for the Cure Students Join Together to Raise Money for Cancer PHOTOS BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF ver 100 people gathered on the UC patio on Sunday, October 14, 2007 to participate in the 3rd Annual Walk for Myeloma. Inspired by the diagnosis of her father, senior Denise Vidot of Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Inc. coordinated the event to raise awareness of myeloma cancer and fundraise for a cure. tilnstead of crying and thinking the world was over, I decided to try to make people aware of this horrible cancer? Vidot said. Multiple myeloma cancer causes a weakening of plasma cells that ultimately affects the bone, impacting the mobility of its victims. Despite this, the Walk for Myeloma encourages advocates and survivors to walk one lap around Lake Osceola to show a unified front of strength and prosperity Students and members of the UM community, decked in their Walk for Myeloma t-shirts, assembled at the stage for the opening ceremony. Representatives from Lambda Theta Alpha enthusiastically welcomed the participants and sponsors, followed by a brief, passionate speech STORY BY RACHEL DEHAYES H IBIS STAFF from Pat Whitely, Vice President for Student Affairs, as she recalled a UM student who has been affected by the cancer. The festivities halted for a moment of silence to remember those who have passed away and to recognize individuals who continue to fight the cancer. Miss Miami 2007 eased the way out of the silence with her rendition of the song, When You Believe. Each participant received a maroon or white balloon representing pain or suffering due to myeloma and, with the Dis music in full swing, the walk began. After the lap around the lake, everyone returned to stage for the final activity: releasing the balloons to symbolize hope for a cure. As the balloons floated over the lake, the celebration continued with food and music well into the afternoon. The motto of the International Myeloma Foundation asserts: iOne person can make a difference, two people can make miracles? and clearly, as the event continues to grow, the University of Miami Walk for Myeloma will be a great platform to foster miracles. WALKING FOR A CAUSE Christina Torres and Christina Lopez Castillo show their support for the cause as part of Lambda Theta Alpha's walk for Myeloma. COMMUNITY SERVICE Aiming For Change STORY BY KARUNYA KISHNANN IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOKzV IBIS STAFF TAKING DIRECTION A good photo requires a keen eye and a little encouragement. Visual Program Director Lelen Bourgoignie-Robert guides her students at the National Geographic Photo Camp. The National Geographic Photo Camp is a series of photography workshops for youth from lesser privileged communities. nWe teach photo to students from under served areas Who may never get this opportunity? Professor Lelen Roberts, a coordinator for several of these camps, said. There are eight camps held nationally and two internationally each year. University of Miami Visual Journalism students having helped out on three of these camps over the years. Senior Jennifer Shook volunteered at the tShake-a-leg camp offered in Coconut Grove. Shook was partnered with a professional photographer and helped students hone their photo skills. tilt was a great experience, Shook said. Not only do you get to work With professionals, but it is great to be able to help other kids in the community and hopefully turn them on to photography. READY, AIM, SHOOT A high school student interested in photography finds his angle and takes a photo of the boat docks in Coconut Grove. P1CTURE PERFECT Two high school students work together at the Shake-a- The students pictured above are minor 5 L e g photo camp. and cannot be identified. 19 hen most students see rain outside, they frown and put on a jacket. When Steven Posada sees rain, he gets nervous. IThe pad that controls my electric chair can short-out, and I get stuck in the rain? he said. Posada has cerebral palsy, where trauma to the brain impairs muscle coordination and motor skills. The condition requires him to use an electric chair to move across campus. When the pad that controls his movement gets wet, it has the possibility of shorting-out, leaving him stuck in the middle of a rainstorm. In Posada's eyes, it's just one more challenge he can overcome. Sometimes you have to prove yourself,n he said. After four years at UM, Posada has had to prove himself both to professors and students. IIt depends on the person really, he explained. lSome people just dont think I can do it... I love to prove them wrong? For some professors, it takes a month or two to understand that Posada can achieve success. Some professors take longer than others. In PHOTOS COURTESY OF UM COMUNNICATIONS STORY BY MILES STREBECK II IBIS STAFF his experience, students have been a lot more accepting and understanding than professors. lStudents at UM tend to gain respect a lot faster than the professorsf he said. uAlso, guys and girls tend to go at it differentlyl he explained. uGuys Will treat me like one of the guys until thereis a problem, and then they'll ask directly. Girls like to interview me, and find out about how I operate in daily life? Most students are a bit curious, but respect is often easily found among fellow students. Around the classroom, problems are easy to overcome. But, reliance on other people for transportation to and from campus limits extracurricular opportunities. uItls hard to ask someone to drop you off on campus at seven and pick you up at ten for a meeting, he said. Instead of clubs, Posada has Chosen to work hard on his degree in Sports Administration and has landed himself an internship this semester. uIlve proven myself to a lot of people? Posada said. uWhen people doubt me, it only inspires me to work harder to prove them wrong. CLASS ACT Steven Posada graduated this year with a degree in Sports Administrationand Business Management Organization. NUMBER ONE FAN A; a Sports Administration Major, Steven enjoys ati nding as many UM Sports as possible, espeaially bas ball games. o PHOTO HY JEN SHOOK H WIS S'IN'T . HOLD ON TIGHT Phi Delta Theta is president Dallas WIFFLE BALLJamas and his UM buddy Short goes down the 1:iide with his buddy Henry. DaniellgFan'as play games on the UC Patio. This was This wear there were OVER FunDay is FunDayis 27 TH 425 student buddy volunteers, the LARGEST anniversary. 50 group leaders and FunDay single-day staff and 16 members on the on-campus Executiveiboard. philEnthropy event. , v v V NOT YOUR TYPICAL SATURDAY Celeste Tia and Ashley Angel are among . the hundreds o.f students who help participate in the gadition of Funday. GROUPS tT'13t came to FunDay This year s The MAN- HGURS behind Chart1iTE113 111c1uded church groups, group FUnDay 1 1 gives an .l homes, and Special Ohimpics INCREASED board had 16 members and immense .1 participants from: Wayside its student would meet for abeut an hour DONATION fer 1 . Baptist Chur6h, Community voluffteers . every week for 13 weeks. They . , the entire BBQ . 11111911111011 Center, Hope Cente111 , r'from last year Would'taible for 8 hours a day ' . '1 1:31er year of Michael- Ann Russell Jewiggh and varied the 1101' 2 weeks prior to the eventyto FunDay. . Community Center, Douglas age range of recruit student v01unteers,had A Gardens Commumty Mental special cTtizens 2 workdays for the ekecutlve . Health Tenter ARC Hammocks 11137 1nv1'cing a board and '5elo11p leadersXFunDay T 11ARC 861 Group Home, ARC , child and some ,St11cf for 4 hours each and the 1 Terrace Casterline Q1011p Home teenagers to Chair and Vice Chair 1111111111 meet Kari Memor1a1, Braddock Fac1lity, 0 join. 1 with Adviser Ke1th Fletcher once 1 Sunset Fac111ty A Guardian Group a week for an There from 30 1 Home Mactown and Southeast 111111111213 to an hour. 1 ' T - Comm 6101112119112. . .. , .. 1k 111 11s 7 V v V O Q 0 all 9k 111: all V V v V O . O alts 11k 11: at V V V O Q 0 A HELPING HAND DanEua helps Jamas get off the slide as par? of Fungay's activities for our communityTs spegial citizens. CAIT IN TROWBRIDGE W IBIS STA J5 COURTESY OF LAUREN WRIG T Not Just A Beauty Contest ne evening each year a group of talented young women showcase their talents and answer questions on contemporary issues. The winner is crowned the new Miss UM, given a sparkling tiara and awarded a scholarship as well as the chance to compete for Miss Florida and possibly, Miss America. The same way Miss America presents the best the USA. has to offer, the UM pageant presents to the audience an element not found in all universities, namely diversity uBeing UM and being the fact that we celebrate and appreciate cultural talents, the pageant is reflective about that, which is significant to our school, Richard Walker, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, said. This years competition certainly showed off UMs diversity. Performances included cultural dances from India and Polynesia as well as an opera. The competition also reflected modern-day issues as the on-stage questions touched upon cell phones in movie theaters, tattoos, and American Idol judges. One element that always makes Miss UM unique is the nontraditional entrants. In the past, Miss UM was crowned Homecoming Queen by popular vote. In 2004, the pageant became a separate entity from Homecoming, with interested students completing applications and attending interest meetings, leaving it open for anyone to give it a try. Giving it a try paid off for Olusola Bamishigbin, Miss UM for 2007, who had no prior pageant experience and won. Law student Veena Gursahani, a first runner up in the 2007 pageant and one of this years contestants, found the pageant a welcome distraction from the stress of school, commenting that, llWhen I was little I watched the Miss America pageants, so when I saw the flier last year, I figured this was my last Chance to achieve some random childhood dream! For many, the Miss UM Pageant is an opportunity to try something new. For others it becomes a learning experience. Miss UM 1990, Debbie Fischer-Reed, is an upcoming teen book author and says if there is one thing she learned from the Miss UM experience it is that llif at first you dont succeed, try, try again. It took Fischer-Reed three times to finally take the crown. She recalls that ilhaving pageant experience is a like having a secret weapon; its there for you when you need it. CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT Junior Emily Cook is crown ed Miss UM. L ,- ,, ; , ' ' , 7 , NHSS'UM PAGEANT PALS Soni Dhand, Jessica Abuchaibe, and Tia Hendricks pause to take a photo before the competition begins. AND THE WINNER IS Emily Cook is all smiles after being crowned Miss University of Miami 2008. Antoniello pose with Miss Florida before the pageant begins. were already in paradise, why leave? STORY BY OLIVIA BERNARDO ,U IBIS STAFF by leave Miami for Spring Break when Spring Break comes to Miami? This was the thought process for many students that opted to stick around UMls campus from March 10-18, 2008. For a whole week students could enjoy all that Miami had to offer without taking notes, listening to lectures, meeting with professors or bustling across campus. ll was happy to stay? sophomore Elaine Chirls said. I didnt mind. Its hard to travel to Seattle. Seattle is home to Chirls, and for many others away from home like her it was much easier to enjoy the sun and nightlife that are available to UM students year'round Some students preferred to stay on campus for Spring Break 1n order to take advantage of all that Miami has to offer. Well, we re here in the heat already, sophomore Mike Diaz said. We already live in spring break. We have the bars, Clubs, beach...therels so much to do around here? South Florida offers a lot besides the beach over Spring Break as well, Langerado Music Festival was only 45 minutes away, sophomore Rebecca- Isaacs said. lllt had some great music. I heard some new bands and got to see legends such as Phil Lesh and some of my favorites like Citizen Cope. L Students one complaint about staying on campus over Spring Break was the blatant lack of food optionson campus since the dining halls remain closed over the break If you couldnlt afford going hOme you might as well have because you had to spend so much on food, Chirls commented. Whatever the reason students chose to stay on campus this Spring Break, they were surely able to sit back, relax and enjoy some Miami activities that they might not have Otherwise had time to experience during the school year Besides how can anyone go wrong With the culture, beaches and overall fun that Miami always has to offer? LATHER ON THE SUNSCREEN A group of UM students hang out and catch some sun outside of a Brickell apartment building, with sand a View of the water it almost feels like a day at the beach. Spring break is the perfect opportunity to enjoy all that Miami has to offer. SPRING BREAK MIAMI PLAYING IN THE SAND Members of Just Kidding UMts comedy improv group, Raneir Pollard and David Drake en y a day in the sun with good company and cold drinks. FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES A popular wa to spend spring is for friends from other schools to Visit Miami. Kevin McHale, a senior at Cornell came to Visit Jon Atwood and Sam Walsh. OUR OWN PARADISE With the Residential Colleges open during Spring Break many LATHER IT UP Lindsey Rose and Maya Smith realize the u students opted to spend a day or two lounging in the University Centefs pool. importance of wearing sunscreen with a high SPF when tanning. U1 MAlternative Spring Break MgkingyA Difference a the Cheyenne River- Eicenteridedicated to PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS RACKLIFFE VIEW FROM THE TOP Blake Whealy and Chris Rackliffe pause for a photograph atop the 107-story-ta11 Stratosphere Observation Tower, on the north end of the Las Vegas strip. The spectacular view is of most of Las Vegas Boulevard south of the Stratosphere, showcasing the enormous hotels as well as the mountains in the distance. PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS RACKLIFFE SPENDING TIME IN NEVADA Seniors Blake Whealy, Jonathan Errico, Kim Doemer pull over on the side of the road to snap a quick photo with Lake Mead in the background before proceeding to Hoover Dam, a Short side trip on their adventures in Las Vegas. SPRING BREAK AWAY PHOTO COURTESY OF ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK SIGHTSEEING Alternative Spring Break is the perfect opportunity to help people in need, but it also allows for students to see new places and do new things like this group exploring The Freedom Trail in Boston,MA. PHOTO COURTESY OF WHITNEY GEALY CAN,T GO WRONG WITH MEXICO A classic spring beak trip to Cancun, Mexico. A crowd of UM students relaxes in swimwear outside the Oasis Hotel. Spring break in Mexico is a popular destination for students from all over the country as the legal drinking age in Mexico is only 18. Locations such as Cancun gained popularity from MTVls Spring Break coverage over the years. i i ii 3 i . PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY JONES PHOTO COURTESY OF ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK BUNDLE UP When you live in Miami, it feels like its spring break everyday. Many students enjoy going north to visit new cities, ski or ice-skate as shown above. For many Miami natives this is the perfect Opportunity to see snow. SMOOTH CRUSINt Senior Molly Jones, Junior Michael Lewan, Senior Mia Wieselman, and Freshman Eric Smith x1 take a sunset cruise in Key West, Florida. w coconut grove VIZCAYA MONTYJ'S COCOWALK ON THE MAP IN SOUTH FLORIDA These are the places we eat, drink, shop, catch some sun, and last but not least, relax. Favorite place in Coconut Grove: C R ME MINE can buy shirts or ce ings and e a 0, P CAPE FLORIDA UGHTHOUSE CAPE FLORIDA '7 LIGHTHOUSE t A historic landmark in the h Bill Braggs State Park, the lighthouse is a replica of the 1825 lighthouse that was destroyed by Seminole warriors protesting US. presence in South Florida. T H E KA M PO N G A historic site, the Kampong was developed in the early 19003 and now contains trees from all over the world. The Kampong isuideal for a nature walk fternoon picnic. COCOWALK CocoWalk is an open-alr mall in Coconut Grove that houses . 38 shops in addition to a movie theatre, restaurants and bars. oOVVB JEN SHO WK$WIE r MAP IT- THE GROVE VI ZCAYA Villa Vizcaya is a US. National Historic Landmark and the former winter residence of James. Deering, an early deveioper dfth' h flMi m'. PHOTO BYM RI SA GUTHERZ IB '5 AFF WW PAGE N2 80 COTE. 85 PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF VENETiAN POOL VILLAGE OF MERRICK P Favorite in Coral Gables: PARK th MAP IT- THE GABLES ; Hospital, :andzcampusiof the: UniVersity of M1 mi medical .. ; Mschooi Until 19.68.:ft became; ' a hotel againvin 19875 MAP IT- SOUTH BEACH OCEAN DRIVE A visit to South Beach IS not complete withOut a stroll on Ocean Drive the a: landmark of Miami 3 Art Deco district. A great place to relax before heading across the street to the beach. LINCOLN ROAD The epitome of South. PHOT ': KELYL AS VERSACE MANSION On Ocean Drive it Was G WORLD EROTMC' ART MUSEUM N ' The museum features , about 4 000 intemation pieces from owner Naomx Wilzig s collection, makmg it the largest public display of art erotica ever assembled for a museum. I A :7 a; I l , , , , r J NM SUNGLASS ES Also known as uhater-blockelrs . iPHONE Addictive, yes, but ohso handy. NOTEBOOK Sometimes you might actually be expected to take copious notes. 5X FRESH BREATH ' Always a goo. measure. REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE Cheaper and Earth-fn'endly 1 anHH QHQ g g? mAmWWag . up .n.wv Wm WALLET CaneCard, snack money, . f3 license LAPTOP Chat with that cutie from class, while youTe both still in class. Get pumped up for a killer work-out at the Wellness Center. tBASEBALLCAPL L Messy hair? Hungover? Cow lick? No problem. BLACKBERRY PHONE Planning your weekend was never so easy. M. if? EMBRACE THE SPOTLIGHT Actors in The America Play gather around the Founding Father, as played by Amir Abdullahi Mis Ring Theater pulled it off once again. The America Play is a dazzlingjourney into themes of past American life. Suzan- Lon Parks originally wrote the two-act piece in 1994. The plot surrounds an African-American gravedigger, referred to as the Foundling Father. He runs an attraction that allows costumers to pretend to be John Wilkes Booth and re-enact the Lincoln assassination. The only catch...the gravedigger gets to play Abraham Lincoln. Act one follows the Foundhng Fathers antics as he howls for costumers, reels them in and decidedly sits in his Lincoln-esque rocking chair for each tourist to come up and have a shot at him. Some found the humor to have an underlying tone of cynicism. Sophomore Ebony Rhodes said, The tourists reminded me of the difference often found in black humor between people laughing with you versus laughing at you. Lincoln was played by senior Amir Abdullah. He portrayed the faux-Lincoln as a tall looming figure in a beard, black suit and top hat, with a Circus performer air. The America Play A SURREAL JOURNEY THROUGH AMERICANA The second act takes place two years later, the Foundling Father has died and his family is left with his business and a memory of him. Sophomore Jenita Bliss Griffin, played his wife, a professional weeper. Griffin pulled in the audience with her dramatic cries as she hears sounds of gunshots and stage-shows that are not even there. No doubts about the plays appeal after opening night. The audience was fully absorbed and seemed to roll with the frequently surreal plotline. Laughs were heard as the Foundhng Fathers slaves teasingly sang and pranced around. I loved it, sophomore Billy Gerdts said. til think it was great how each tourist represented Americana as a whole, with the 608 hippies and cowboy and cowgirl couple. The play reaches a crescendo when the Foundling Fathers body is discovered. His family decides to lay him to rest. The scene was mournful, full of singing and very symbolic of many of the concepts presented throughout the play. The final lights dimmed and an excited audience filled the Ring Theater with a booming applause. RING THEATER BRINGING THE CHARACTER TO LIFE Senior Elizabeth Hagstedt plays the role of Miss Keane with precision. THE ACTORS THAT MADE IT ALL POSSIBLE: The cast of The America Play and stage hands come together for a group shot before their performance at the Ring Theatre. DYNAMIC DUO Theatre majors Robby Sandler and Jenita Bliss Griffin give a dazzling performance as they dance their way DRAMATIC MOMENTS Amir Abdullah, as Lincoln, sits while through the play. Lissa Rubin sneaks up on him to take a shot. Quick History of the Ring Theatre - The Ring has - The current 0 In 1970 the used three Ring location Theatre was different site - a was constructed remodeled and circus tent, an in 1951 and was named after army training the first to have famed alumni facility and its a flexible seating Jerry Herman current location arrangement BEHLHE The Ring Theater 5 Stage Crew STORY BY OLIVIA BERNARDO HIBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK U IBIS STAFF he stage crew at UMs Ring Theater does not take a bow at the end of the play, but that does not mean they do not deserve some recognition for their time and effort. If we took a how I think people would say, lwho are those guys in black?m Dana Burck, senior stage manager for The America Play, said. While the spotlight may be on the actors in the play, it is the stage crew that brings the directors Vision and actorsl hard work to life. Crew members are responsible for everything from making sure the actors are on time to putting props in their place. They take notes for the director during practice, mark the stage with tape so actors know where to stand and figure out light changes. Typically they begin preparing for a play six weeks before opening night and commit about 30 hours per week to rehearsals. During a show, the crew is under pressure to execute the cues called out to them by the stage manager. Backstage must be completely silent, but, inside the ugreen room, where actors prepare before going on stage, it is pandemoniurn. People are putting on makeup, shedding clothes for costumes and getting pumped up. It is the stage crews job to make sure all that craziness turns into a performance. llOurjob is to make a show as perfect as it can be, Burck said. Sitting in the Ring Theater, the average theatergoer may get the impression that the show will go on no matter what, even without these unseen helpers. So, why do these uguys in black take on all that responsibility? llWe love itf, Burck said. This is what were going to do. Its good practice. The one request that the crew for The America Play makes is that UM students come out and see their plays. Performances are the one time that a crew has to showcase their skills and, when their cues are nailed flawlessly in front of their first big audience on opening night, it is lithe best feeling? according to Burck. MIC CHECK Andrea Leantiou and Brian Walters do a sound check before the show to make sure everything is running smoothly e took a how, I eople would sa -Who are those uy; in black. dana burck senior READY TO G0 The props table for the production is lined up and prepared for each character to grab-and-go. RING THEATER Qpemng night1s B l1tt1e bit nerve fig? 11? s the first time we have a big audience .1 1' 311B domg all the cues B11t1t s reBlIy fun How long have you been interested in theatre? NI VB been- do1ng theater since friiddle school I came to college BB 31 Etheater major b11t' freshman year we had to take a CIBss 1n stage management and ' bBen doing it ever since 1 What made you decide to become a stage manager? I thmk I 11ke 1t because I ge mmmract 11711211 everyone I have a part in the 311011; a11d I By 1nvoIved with every : 11111;; 1111 toathetthosliwftal and he came back B1151 Brushed the show He had st1tch Bead COSTUME PREP Leah Costello checks to make sure that costumes are in their proper place before a performance of Guys and Dolls. MANAGING THE CHAOS Lauren Hirsch, stage manager for Guys and Dolls, keeps everyone on task before the show starts. RATHSKEL STORY BY MAGGIE SEBLANI W IBIS STAFF he Rathskellar certainly went all out on Thursday, February 28, 2008, as students and the UM community celebrated its 35th birthday. A birthday would not be complete without a birthday cake and the Rathskellar had two, an inflatable cake and a real cake for everyone to enjoy along with lots of wings and fries. Besides being the Rathskellarls 35th birthday, the event marked the last time that it will be celebrating the occasion in its current location along Lake Osceola. It is planned to be moved next year. More than just a place to eat, the Rathskellar is a social common ground for many students. Senior Rhonda Edward will definitely miss hanging on the swinging tables by the lake because, uthe Rat is just a cool place to hang out. George Williamson, a flIST. year law student, fondly remembers the many times he relaxed at the Rathskellar in his undergraduate years. During those four years, Williamson met with friends up to three times a week at the Rathskellar and remembers how, as a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, he would have special events held there too. ultls pretty sad but I understand that bigger and better things are set to come, Williamson said. Powered with free food and drinks, students were able to win prizes by playing a game, shooting baskets. Some jumped around in the bounce house or simply had fun with Sebastian and their friends while listening to pumping beats of a DJ. It was truly a celebration. O O C I O O I O O O I O O O PHOTO BY NICK HARBAUGH H IBIS STAFF SPECIAL JOB Paige Evans, senior, takes a minute to write new specials on the board. PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON w IBIS STAFF MUSICALLY INCLINED Frank Lombardi, member of The Young 608, cranks out some tunes during the SAM Slam Competition, one of many UM events held at The Rat. PHOTO BY NICK HARBAUGH H IBIS STAFF WORKING GIRL As a waitress at The Rat, Tori Kichler sets up by putting out condiments and menus before customers arrive. THE RAT PHOTO BY TORI KICHLER hh IBIS STAFF CHOW DOWN Alyson Bruno and Nick Bianchi grab a bite between classes. PHOTO BY TORI KICHLER H IBIS STAFF FRIENDLY TALKS Cristina Laramee, Nikki Chemel, Teddy Friedman, and Elyse Feinerman consider The Rat a great place to catch up with friends. K 'h 0 HO 5 :' PHOTO BY TORI KICHLER H IBIS STAFF TIME TO RELAX David Joquin, Andy Grant, Amanda Del Rio, and Jesse Kirkland enjoy laughs and drinks by the lake. PHOTO BY NICK HARBAUGH H IBIS STAFF WORKINh HARD OR HARDLY WORKINh Rat employess Paige Evans, Jackie Levi, uBig A1 Stah1,Tori Kichler, and Lauren Knight take a break before opening for the day. PHOTO BY TORI KICHLER H IBIS STAFF POWER LUNCH President Shalala and junior Michael Lewan enjoy a casual lunch and some conversation. I6 C , STORY BY OLIVIA BERNARDO H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY CHASE WOODWARD W IBIS STAFF assers by air drum as they walk through the Breezeway and regulars pull up a chair close to the stage. Some students study. Others simply meet friends On the UC patio. Every Thursday from 12 1: 30 p m ,Hurricane Productions hosts a new band to play outside the UC and it is quite the campus high note. There 13 a steady crowd of 80 to 120 people every weekf senior Parker Smith, Patio Jams chair said. uWe get all kinds of people. . .frats, music students, sororities 1 ' Smith, a music business major,1s 1n charge of booking all the bands that play for the weekly Jam session and said he loves getting different kinds of talent to come and perform. The music genre changes from week to week. I try to mix it up? Smith said. I try as much as I can to not have a jam band every week, and not have all local bands. One week Patio Jams featured Shak Nasti from Orlando, a threeaman hand that played rocldindie music on a rainy day. Tuesday Night Squad, a jazztfunk band made up of six guys from Jacksonville, played the following week. 111 dont ever know the name of the band? junior Mario Bermudez said. lBut its a good surprise every week. If I hear something I like, Illl sit and stay. Other students go out of their way to attend each weeks performance. uFor the most part, 11111 a regularf, senior Ericka Hart said. Any one of the some 200 members of the Facebook group, Patio Jams is for Loversf would probably agree with junior Tiffany Provenzano as she called it is the best thing on campus. But it seems the group s motto could be understood by all UM students: Tree Live Music + Sunshine + Lunch: Happiness. MUSIC AND LAUGHTER Amanda Ruse PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC Papa Grows Funk entertains the audience with a fresh sound that 13 enjoys some laughs and sunshine on the different from most as the saxaphone gives the band a unique jazz vibe. Patio While taking in some free tunes. PATIO JAMS TIME TO JAM Members of the band Cleveland Jones prepare to play at Patio Jams in the UC Patio. ; i: , ,K STUDY BREAK Many students, like Langston Bates, Julia Heard, and Ericka Heart like to attend patio GUITARIST SOLO Jesse Jackson of The Jesse Jackson g jams as a much needed break between their studies. Group sings and plays his music with passion. STORY BY KARUNYA KRISHNAN H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY CAROL PERRY N IBIS STAFF Iagons,bubb1e tSS, Japanese lanterns, music, dance and the nightS sky ' g , 3:?me were hOW many students spent theiI ' ThuIsday evening during the spring, 2008 1 week AS ,in 1312111C1e17 N1ghtr'pmt of 6018013 'Intemauonal Sek festivities and gave student I'groups Sn opportumty to shOWcase Asian CultuIe 1hr 11 music dance and food VTTVEast VlSltOIS 6011101 wa1k over a bridge into tents 11131 WSIS Set up, Shchasing the different Asian ?countnes like India Vietnam and the P11111ppines A the S1111 of the 1111111131 a , M : grab 501111? 10011, watch t11S shoW and have a good time The setup WaS many 11n1que MahaIaj 831d YS11 11311 to W311: through and view the exhibits for the d1fferent countnes 1111;111:111 1S get 11S food SSS everyone1oves the 111011 , stayed for the: Shaw: Many were 1111:11de by : the diverse peIfQImanceS Which Varied g T he SVSIII began With a strol1 through the Far : pm Fhrmg : was ORIENTAL DANCE Julia Sein,W111a Xiong, Crissy Lauron and Liza Laquian perform a traditiona1 dance dUIing Asia Pacif1c Islander Night SOmS students Who came foI thS food a so SIS jugghng 1113 111111311 113111 dances, to kung 111 demonstrahons 7 , Semor Ronda Edwards was part of the commlttee 1Q OIganizS 111S event Edwards pamapated in a BuImSSS dancS as WS11 as ,: nn1k11ng a P11111pp111e' dance that 15 meant to , 11111tate a bird escaping baInboo traps set by faIIneIs : ,. I love part1cipatin I1111SSII11ng about diffeISnt Cultures and it is so much fun, EdWSIdS said We all laugh 211111 have a goSd t11ne bStWSSn Being 0611111113113; Snnchmg was SSough, but Asia Pacific Tslander Night gave students 2;: a Shame to support their peers,k1ck back and enjoy a tIu1deiveIsS performance. SPECIAL EFFECT Liza Laquain arid the other dancers rapidly ANCIENT TRADITION Dancers Crissy Lauron, Gloria Chow and. Wendy Sung render the open and close their parasols in rhythm with the beat of the music Chinese parasol dance which first originated over 2,000 years ago in the Han dynasty. EASTERN GRACE Garlanded Julia Sein,Wi11a Xiorig, Wendy Sung and Gloria Chow SPLASHES OF COLOR Dancers use colorful paper umbrellas to perform a graceful Burmese dance. enhance their vibrant costumes in their performance. PHOTOS BY TORI KICHLER W IBIS STAFF FIRE JUGGLING This performer from the Coconut Grove Juggling Exchang thrills the crowd by juggling balls, batons and even flre. STORY BY PRAVIN PATEL ht IBIS STAFF N v MKWfAmME sneaky x if mi 5y ' qxupbeat music and fast-paced moves, 1n - he night sky,colorfu1 j and intricate costumes, instruments, music, and, of course, dancing. What a perfect Way to spend a Friday night. , 't t a A part of COISO'S International Week, their fufst ever Intertiational Dance Competition filled the stage , withidances from Latinkmerica, the Middle East, Africa and SOuth Asia, leaving audience members captivated; uA11 0f the groups put together nice performances, seniorjanak Gopal said. Wt truly was a culturally enriching experience. The LCompetition was a way to expose the University community to the different international dance forms and Cultural traditions. Among the different culturaljperformances, theret-were a few thattstuck in then 2;, : minds of the audience and judges. Salsa Craze and the Middle Easternbelly dance were two of the favorites, finishing second and third, respectively. Salsa Craze featured t W t 5 i x , ,59.,vg ; H Dwtwt'znt W v w-ula '4 - av! am 55; WWNEW W'WW 23H i3! while the Middle Eastern dance featured intricate CwQStumesand slow, sensual movements. , The International Dance Competition Was not only an amazing experience but an asset to I-Weekf Janki Amin, who participated in the competition on behalf of the Indian Students Association, said. halt was great to be a part of a program that brought together dance forms from across the globe, ranging from Salsa to belly dancing to tinikling. In the end, the show belonged to the Indian Students Association, as they combined two dance forms, raas and bhangra, and put on a - performance that showed off their intricate, colorful clothesas well as their fast-paced dance movements. .fAt the end of show, it did not w matter who took home the trophy, Amin said. A11 of the participants were successful in displaying their dance form and culture forlthe 4' University of Miami community to experience. 'swumnmmu girl? t 3w Kit A! mmiswmn lit mt; 9 a .1 ?lfiaig ' mew . m J IW WO.T fa I WEEK FIELD OF FLOWERS In this Filipino dance Liza Laquain, Joumana Solh and Gloria Chow receive applause for their use of wreaths form the shape of a flower. BUST-A-MOVE Cynthia Chavez and Stephen Feinberg break out in a uJaba Wockees dance, a special performance by Kaos. SHIMMERING COLOR Hurricane Raasis Ami Vakharia, Kavita Desai and Roma Mehta flaunt their colorful skirts and agile movements GIRL POWER Ami Vakharia, Rithika Ramamurthy and Tonia Skaria show the crowd QU'CK FEET Liza Laquain qu1ck1y eyedes snapping btarhboo what they are made of in their upbeat Bhangra solo. rods in this hip hop ver81on of the F111p1no dance,T1n1k11ng. 8 I'IIOUIDIIhOOOI l-VWeekszfrilcarl Middle Eastern Night n PUMP IT UP The Hurricane Raas team gives a high STORY BY KENDRA ZDRAVKOVIC w IBIS STAFF energy performance of this PHOTOS BY TORI KICHLER y IBIS STAFF Indian folk dance. celebration of cultural diversity mean comparing each others differences. overtook the University Center lUCl Even though a lot of the myths and stories on April 8, 2008 in the form of African featured in tonight's presentations are from and Middle Eastern Night. Part of a series all over the world, theylre more the same than of International Week events put on by different, COISO president Samit Shah said. l the Council of International Students and Belly dancer and senior, Monica Valdes, Organizations tCOISOl and 30 other UM enjoyed performing to traditional African international student organizations that fall music. wave been working on this for couple under COISO, the event was a showcase of weeks now, staying up until 2 am and now its , ethnic foods, music and entertainment. finally done. I had a great time, she said. ' Inside the UC, the atmosphere was cozy, There was plenty of food as well with dim lighting and the scent of fragrant throughout the evening. Dishes such as ethnic foods in the air. Audience members tabuli, a Lebanese wheat and herb salad, sat on couches arranged to view the stage in fried plantains, spicy chicken and various front. soups were laid out on tables surrounding the Entertainment included belly dancers festivities. 1 dressed in gold and red dancing to Middle Displays were also put up nearby Eastern music, readings from A Thousand featuring an llevil-eye-maker, an African and One Arabian Nights, a renenacted scene fortune teller, and advertising for the movie, from Sinbacl in Arabian Nights and other Invisible Children, shown the next night. choreographed dances. Each presentation Junior Nicole Israel explained how she showed a cultural aspect from either Africa or enjoyed the event. ll had a lot of fun. My the Middle East. favorite part was the belly dancing. I really llWhat Id like for students to take away want to learn it now, she said. from tonight is that diversity doesnlt just mw $?m1w m - J BUST A MOVE Bhangrae Shiv Jain and Rithika Ramamurthi sit ISLAND BREEZE Dancers from Aspira South Midd by the sidelines and support the other dancers. performing a Polynesian dance. 1e School sport island attire while i FIERCE WARRIORS Carl Monfiston and Stephen Freinberg perform the HAKKA dance, the dance the Maori of New Zealand perform before going to War. HEART AND SOULJunior Satyan Sreenath and Senior Ekta TOP OF THE WORLD Hurricane Bhangra opens their act with a bang. Nima Sharifai Solanki give it their all in their performance to the pumping and Anisha Gupta along hold up Satyan Sreenath on a plank. beats of another Indian folk dance, Bhangra. 8 I THEE WED Raymond Matthews reads his vows at SpectIfUM's Marriage on the Rock Event SEXUAL DIVERSITY BLISSFUL UNION Lee Cromwell and WhitneyT y happily participate to show support for the cause. YOU MAY NOW KISS THE BRIDE Lee Cromwell and Whitney T ylor share a kiss to celebrate their symbolic marriage. 1 ceremony, only this licence is a pledg-L STORY BY DELIA AREVALO 11 IBIS STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF HILLEL AND BCM alk aroundthe UM cSm 11377011 any given day, take a 1001; around, and you will undoubte ' Whilerthings 11ke 311111 are c1ea11y Visible the1e1 . S1SQ11 that 13 th plai111y V1S1b1e,b111: $1111 18 an 1mpo1tant part of a person 3 make- -up and that of a diverse campuS; . . UM 1S compnsed Q students of 1e11gious .. ; My beliefs 1mpact my 50121111 21 , 1efs from S11 017911116; world ranging from in ways that I didn t realize until 119W Ira 111131213113 to MuslimS 71:0 ZoroastnSnS 61nd 5 ' The three proverbs of my rehgmn are Good 1 '7 many more. To enhance7 campus 11fe,1S11g10us Thoughts, Good Words and Good DeedS.1ke orgamzauons SXi'st wherS Students CS11 meet and: 71tthe three statements in mind and I followm' 1ntS1act with students thhe11 similar faith the111 I think p051t1ve1y speak p tivelyjI Sm SothmorS Elana Schechfman ha'S bSSh - kind to others Involved 1n UM H111S1 for thS past th years I m StudSnts 11ke Schechtman and Ira that whether they CS1SbratS OHS 11-1 th1ee 1e11g10ns thS11 beliefs enhance 11115111117123 thS: actmues and help make UM a campus thSt1S , diverse 111 more ways than one 7 RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY CHANNELING THEIR INNER CHILD Billy the Marlin Of the VOLUNTEER WORK Sarah Pantuso, Emily MCCOllum, and Florida Marlinh baseball team came to campus for a carnival, Daniella Suarez take a photo before going to their site as part of complete with cotton candy, sponsored by Hillel. Gandhi Day of Service, one UM's biggest service events. Q. w Iva: ar it A DAY AT THE PARK Members of Baptist Collegiate Ministries Alex Prueitt and Scott Rowan spend the day playing with the Children of local migrant workers, while their parents are at work. Reaching out to the community is important to the members of the organization. $01 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WHITE HOUSE January 17 UM opens the Smathers Four Fillies Farm, a new residential community of 30 single-family homes built for UM faculty located in the Village of Pinecrest. January 24 UM broke ground on the new Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center, a $24 million, 6S,OOO-square- foot facility January 28 President Shalala is honored in the State of the Union address by President George W. Bush for her leadership role with former US. Senator Bob Dole to implement reforms to improve the medical care provided to wounded soldiers and veterans. Ax HEALTHAMES PHOTO BY SHAN UDDIN wt IBIS STAFF February 1 Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced the awarding of an $80 million grant to the Miami Institute for Human Genomics during a news conference on the medical campus. February 4 UMts School of Education had three of its academic programs ranked in the top four spots in an annual report on universities by Academic Analytics, which brings objective academic data on faculty productivity to universities. N. COMMUNICATIONS February 6 Prince Andrew of the British royal family visits the Miller School of Medicine where he held a private meeting with University leaders and a group of physicians and scientists to discuss developments in biotechnology and life sciences at UM and opportunities for possible links with British institutions and industry. February 8 Kirby Hocutt is introduced as the new athletic director. February 11 Momentum: The Campaign for the University of Miami raised $1.4 billion PHOTO COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY February 25 - Campus Safety magazine names UM police Chief David Rivero as Director of the Year 2007. PHOTO COURTESY OF UM SPORTS HALL OF FAME PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK W IBIS STAFF M March 13 The University of Miami has a local economic impact of $4.5 billion, according to the results of a study conducted by The Washington Economics Group. 7W PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ 0 IBIS STAF March 20 UM Ethics Programs designated a Collaborating Center in Ethics and Global health Policy by the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. UMls center is only the third of its kind in the world to receive this designation and the first ever in the United States. April 1 Grammy Award- winner and UM alumnus Bruce Hornsby, who has sold more than 11 million records and is best known for his hit song The Way It Is, officially launched a program designed to develop the creative skills of talented young songwriters. The program will utilize a new approach for studying American music. Z, 3? PHOTO BY ZUREYKA CARSI 0 IBIS STAFF April 14 CNN anchor Anderson Cooper speaks before more than 3,000 at the : BankUnited Center as part of the Northern Trust Lecture 2008 Senior Convocation. T Cooper anchors Anderson Cooper 360 and is widely known for his coverage of high-profile events all BY MICHELLE over the world. April 18 Future Forum, part of NASAs 50th anniversary celebration, unveils NASAs ambitious plans for future space exploration on the Coral Gables campus. UM helped sponsor the event and was one of only seven Future Forum stops around the nation. MIAMI EVENTS p.23; ' April 21 The mPunnel of WALLACE H IBIS STAFF Oppression, a sensory- based learning opportunity held in the University Center Ballrooms, was designed to remove students and other visitors from their comfort zone and challenge their ideas and perceptions of issues dealing with oppression. 901 January 1 Smoking banned in all public places tincluding bars and restaurantsy in Portugal, France and the US. states of Illinois and Arizona. January 14 At 19:04:39 UTC, the MESSENGER Space Probe is at its closest approach during its first flyby of the planet Mercury. January 21 Stock markets around the world plunge amid growing fears of a US. recession, fueled by the 2007 subprime mortgage financial crisis. January 22 Academy Award Nominated Actor Heath Ledger dies from an accidental drug overdose. PHOTO COURTESY FLICKR h PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS January 26 Maria Sharapova and Novak Dokovik win 2008 Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia. February 5 Super Tuesday massive multi-state primary in US. Presidential Election, With primaries and caucuses in 24 states, is held. February 12 Steven Spaielberg announces that he will no longer act as artistic director for opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing because the Chinese government hasnit done enough to help end ethnic conflict in Darfur. February 14 Steven Kazmierczak shoots dead five students and injures another 18 at Northern Illinois University February 19 Fidel Castro announces his resignation as President of Cuba, to be effective on February 24. That day his brother Raul is unanimously elected President of Cuba by the National Assembly. s PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS R PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR February 24 The 80th Academy Awards, hosted by Jon Stewart, are held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA with No Country for Old Men winning Best Picture. February 26 The New York Philanthropic Orchestra performs in North Korea. March 1 Singapore Flyer, the worlds tallest observation wheel tFerris wheeD, opens to the public. 4 WMarch 6 The United States Department of Defense banned Google from taking street-level photographs of US Military installations. C RRE V ENTS COMPILED BY DELIA AREVELO N IBIS STAFF WORLD EVENTS PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS March 20 The United States enacts economic sanctions against Iran. March 25 A 160-squa1re-mile Chunk of Antarctica's Wilkins Ice Shelf disintegrates, leaving the entire Connecticut- sized shelf at risk. April 5 183 women and children are taken into protective custody from the YFZ Ranch compound linked to polygamist Warren Jeffs While authorities investigate allegations of child abuse. April 9 American Airlines cancels more than 1,000 flights in order to make sure some wiring on its fleet of y a 300 MD-80 jetliners was secured correctly inside a Wheel wells. '35 April 13 Trevor Immelman wijh the 2008 Masters Tournament. PHOTO COURTESY OP MCT CAMPUS I PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS April 15-20 Pope Benedict XVI visits the United States. Among his destinations are the White House, the United Nations General Assembly, and the site of the fallen World Trade Center. Benedict XVI also celebrated Mass at National Park and Yankee Stadium. April 20 Danica Patrick wins the Indy Japan 300, becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar race. 1 PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS April 29 Twisters in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Colonial Heights, Virginia injure more than 200 people and destroy at least 140 homes. May 1 The United States Federal Reserve System auctions off $24.12 billion in Treasury securities to help relieve the subprime mortgage crisis. swam 93$ May 4 0 t 10$ 93 g? At least 243 are killecf by? Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar: May 8 Dozens of San Diego State University students were arrested after a sweeping drug investigation found that some fraternity members openly dealt drugs and one even sent a mass text message advertising cocaine. LOI BALANCING ACT Teaching ATMJT am, Ta had AlGheshyan, helf , his group Construct a bridge for a competition in the thmi of Engineering. PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK IBIS STAFF ; ,5, vwwwmwmw READING IN THE STACKS, FIELD TRIPS, LATE NIGHTS BEFORE A BIG TEST, EXPECTATIONS, PAPERS, LECTURES, STUDY GROUPS, POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS 001 REVITALIZING MIAMI urrent1y, the city of Miami has taken on an extensive project to transform the Miami River and the areas of downtown that surround it, from dredging the river to a new depth of 15 feet making it more navigab1e for ships, to bui1ding a river wa1k for pedestrians eager to enjoy Miamis beautifu1 water-front that is too often hidden behind massive buildings. This fa11 semester, the University of Miamis School of Architecture teamed up with the City of Miami to deve1op ideas for the improved waterfront. For the first time since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, a11 1eve1s of the University of Miamis School of Architecture combined to complete one project, Miami 21, each year working on a separate facet of the final product. The fourth and fifth year students worked on a master plan for the River Wa1k, the third year students focused on an ath1etic center, while the second year students drew p1ans for a hote1. A11 PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHARON AND BRIAN LAW N IBIS STAFF STORY BY MARY ELIZABETH BARRON H IBIS STAFF 1ocations were 1ocated on the water and followed the theme of reconnecting people with the river and the bay. In order to prepare the students for the project, the School of Architecture scheduled several field trips and guest speakers. During the course of the semester, the School of Architecture chartered boats from Bayside and explored the river and its potential. Third year student, Drew Reich, expressed his Vision for the project, saying, I tried to create an overall place that is ab1e to be used by many different neighborhoods, not just those that live in that exact area. At the end of the semester, a11 of the plans were compiled into a final presentation and exhibited. 11It is exciting to know that our plans are feasible and actually may be imp1emented in the future, fourth year student, Rachel Thomas said. ARCHITECTURE Teams of architecture students were given graham crackers, icing and piles of candy and asked to design a gingerbread house to be judged by SOA professors. Seven uprojects were entered in the competition with winning team receiving a prize of Utrecht gift certificates. The winning design featured a curved roof and a set of interior stairs. LATE NIGHT Architecture LECTURE HALL The Jorge M. Perez Architecture Center students work hard to provides an excellent space for long lectures. finish their projects during that usual time of day. STUDIO CRUZ Freshmen Daniela Gomez, Kate Christian, Brian Law, Dylan Wassell, Cedric Nickles,A1ex Dobbs,A1yssa BREAK TIME Architecture students spend time between Batlas, Anna Bukhari, Kelly Savvyna and Lawrence Lopez are classes around the Perez Architecture Center. happy the first semester is halfway over. H H H of Perez building. k mm ibit J hdzygraduate, from the architecture study 9 Currently h w study the three; which is present ' Each jgawfmen of the , V w h taken the ancient city 7 of sketches, documentation 4, the years. It showcased , of students, w Fk from the beginning N x h the mqst retefi study abroad group 2m As the years have continue to enrich 4 ' - , , Roman StUdy abroad , , h A While studying abroad in exhibit provided the to display how t ' ' Coliseum the Student have V ;, 4 t ' ,7 t and Visited ant? t atchitectural spending atsemeetinegcgh decades. It's tradition as the city 36mm mgwwmp; ymmwmwa SanairE-rgarvaznz'mnhwi Agar? . ew EWEe; Etand 1n front of a large bgmmnge Of Rome 3:, FACELIFT 642wa Cox Sc1ence Center ,, iaasaggalminiixiiutus ARTS AND SCIENCES Looking Back on a Lecacy After 25 years of service as professor and chairman for the Physics department, George Alexandmkis, a Greek at heart, reminisces over his memories and accomplishments at UM. STORY BY GABRIELA CAMPOS It IBIS STAFF How many years have you been at UM? I have been at UM since the summer of 1969, exactly one week before the first landing at the moon. In 1969, I started as a young assistant professor, and in 1976 I became chairman for the hrst time. My second time was from 1986 to tight now: a total of 25 years. That is probably the second longest in UM history but Ilm not sure. What has been your favorite part when working at UM? It has been seeing the positive changes: the increase in the student quality and the academic improvement, which I was involved with since the very beginning. It gave me great pleasure. What are your favorite memories? I have many fond memories. It would be hard to put them together. I couldn't pick one, there are so many. Today, I got an email from one of my good students from the early years, that I was always thinking about and never had the time to contact. One was a young lady, and I had lost track of her. Then a few years ago when there was an article at a Miami magazine, she called me and she is now a professor at the Texas school of Medicine in Dallas. What do you have planned for your future after being the chairman ? I am going to continue as a professor at UM for a while longer, see how it goes, because as time goes by I need a little more freedom. I spent all my years working for other people, so I like to do a few things for my own. I am writing right now a book about the beginning of the University of Crete, back home in Greece. So, I have a few things. I am also thinking about a new edition of an old physics book I wrote in Greek many years ago. 911 MWIM PAGE N12 116 1. LAZER PHOTOS BY LEAH ADAMS H IBIS STAFF HOT HOT HEAT Jessica Uhde waits at the work bench while Amanda McDonald, a glass blowing graduate student, reheats her glass piece. The glass leaf that Jessica is making is reheated in a small furnace called a glory hole to prevent it from cooling too fast and shattering. COLORFUL BUBBLES After collectlng hot glass from the furnace students TRIAL AND ERROR The art of glass blowmg requ1res very deta11 spec1ftc shape the blob on a steel marver table. Here, Jessica Uhde rolls the rod into tools and techniques. Punty rods and blow pipes are key in the creation of shattered pieces of colored glass, called cu11et, before blowing her glass glass work. Buckets of hot glass hold the remains of shattered pieces. bubble. The cullet will melt down to add color to the finished piece. WiWEgimwwm LoWE ARTQMUUM OPENS BRAND-NEW PALLEY PAVILION PHOTOS BY EMMA CASON-PRATT H IBIS STAFF umumlmm KEEPING UP WITH THE PALLEYtS UM Alumni Myrna and Sheldon Palley donated over $5 million to the Lowe Art Museum. FACTOIDS Myrna and Sheldon Palley, University of Miami alumni, donated their $3.5 million glass collection to the Lowe Art Museum. They also donated $1.7 million to support construction on the new Palley Pavilion and another $1 million to fund an endowment for the glass collection. The Palley Pavilion is the first major addition to the Lowe Art Museum in 12 years. It Will be used for exhibitions, research, programming and teaching. The new wing will be 3,500 square feet of gallery space that will house 113 pieces in total. The University of Miamits Art and Art History department is one of two in Florida that offers glass blowing classes. ilkllllllllilllwm'wy , . 3 4? DONtT GET BURNED BY THE HEAT Donning a heat protective fire suit and gloves Shar Pont handles the finished piece as it is removed from the rod. Water is drizzled onto the end of the glass work to shatter the glass and break it off of the punty rod. After completion, the leaf Will be placed into an oven to cool. . IHHHIHIIIIHHII MOSAIC OF WORK A variety of colors and shapes exit the ovens. Finished pieces wait on the glass shop racks to be retrieved by students. After cooling, pieces such as cups and pitchers are then ground down to create a flat bottom. LOOKING IN For the first time you can see the exhibits inside the museum While walking past on your way to class. LII Did you know there are 206 bones an adult human body? KEMETSEET During the dig, a skeleton was found Which belonged to a guard Who had been shot 4 times. SKELE;8KS IN T A BONE TO PICK Senior Jonathan Atwood and Laura Lopez work on a lab to identify and side all of the 206 bones of a human body. CAN YOU DIG IT Jackie Venture, Mary Puckett, and Jordan L start to dig quadrant 4 on site at 151a San Lucas, in Costa Rica. g i i FIRE POWER Jackie Ventura and Aaron Kaplan inspect bullets to learn differences in caliber and design of the projectiles. ARTS AND SCIENCES PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK 01BIS STAFF STORY BY JACGUI OiDONNELL H IBIS STAFF hat exactly is osteoiogy? After much demand from students studying anthropology at UM, courses in this topic have been added to the curriculum to aide students in gaining a better understanding of the subject. While anthropology is the study of man, osteoiogy is the study of bones, more specifically, human bones. A series of three inter-related courses is now offered to allow students to study forensic anthropology, which is the discovery, recovery and analysis of the human skeleton. These courses fit in With the rest of the anthropology courses because they provide diversification and enhancement of sub-discipiines Within both biological and physical anthropology, as well as archaeology, Professor Monica Faraldo, a teacher of these courses since 2002, said. Among their studies, students learn and memorize all 206 bones of the body, as well as learning techniques on how to determine the age, sex, ancestry and traumas of human .; ' remains. ; ! Students also have the opportunity to hear many guest a ' lecturers speak about topics including how certain weapons DEAD OR ALIVE Students in the Anthropology department handle real cause different trauma to the skeleton. Students are then able human material to better UHdeTStand the bones 0f the human bOdY- to determine what weapons are used on what remains, all by studying bones. By far, the best experience students have been offered in their osteology studies is a field trip to Costa Rica. In collaboration with the Museo Nacional de Costa Rica, students have the opportunity to excavate a penal colony cemetery on the Isla San Lucas, an island located on the west coast of the country. On the latest field trip in January, 2008, students actually unearthed a human skeleton. The field trip to Costa Rica is now an ongoing project in hopes of having many future studies. iiWe are planning the next future field study for the first summer session in 2009, Faraldo said. DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Professor Monica Faraldo is working to get her PhD in Biological Anthropology in Costa Rica with grad student April Cohen. CSI UMIAMI Students examine a recreation of a crime scene to learn about osteology in a forensic context. 611 Wm PAGE M 120 SPEAKING FROM EXPERIANCE After speaking to the Saturday Executive MBA program Dean Barbara Kahn takes time to meet With students and answer their questions about future careers. EXPANDING Business School STORY BY JILLIAN MORAN a IBIS STAFF ewly appointed Dean, Barbara E. Kahn, PhD, stands for. has major plans for the School of Business Essential to express these strong foundations, Administration to become a competitive Kahn also explained that it is important to create player in local, regional and global educational and maintain strong ties With UM alumni as a realms. Looking to broaden the academic mission means to create a source of educational insight and increase alumni relations, Kahn hopes to instill for undergraduates to learn from. Like the that strong feeling that many UM students have Schools Mentor Program, which offers Business while studying at the Coral Gables campus but tend undergrads the opportunity to pair up With alumni, to lose after graduating: campus spirit. this tradition is something that Kahn plans on As part of Kahn's mission to train students to continuing. become global preeminent leaders from a scholarly Confident under the leadership of President published and well recognized educational facility, Shalaia and working alongside other newly she hopes to start up at least four more PhD. appointed Deans within the University, Kahn is programs With a focus on health care management excited to be part of the recent change in faculty. and the financial angle of real estate? Tm thrilled about this, she said. Understanding that creating a world Class Recognizing that all have stellar reputations research facility that actively engages With the local iandi really good energy and spirit of collaboration, and global business community requires much Kahn sees great potential to advance UM into a funding, Kahn noted that the School has a very globally recognized university, starting With its strong foundation and good timing to reflect the iidiverse global international City and the Schools great iisocial responsibility and ethicality that UM willingness to advance. 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About 35 students gathered in Shojaee Hall in the School of Communication International Building for a chance to get their questions answered by Dean Grogg. All the students in attendance seemed to have one thing on their minds: the future. Journalism, Media Management, Advertising, Motion Picture and Public Relations majors all asked llwhere is my program going? Dean Grogg responded by saying that a lot is changing in the School of Communication. How do we make sure the curricula keeps a pace of contemporary practice? Our curriculum needs to make sure we have a converged, interdisciplinary attitude, Dean Grogg said. A significant change the school may see is the elimination of the mandatory second major. Currently, students from all of the programs within the School of Communication must select a second major, usually from the College of Arts and Sciences. The requirement is part of the schools agreement with the Accrediting Council i i ' l ' on Education in Journalism and Mass PHOTO BY SIMONE BERGER H IBIS STAFF Communications tACEJMQ the agency that OPEN TO DISCUSSION Dean Grogg gives students the opportunity to ask candid grants the school its accreditation. To give quesuons at the nemy created Dean 8 Forum. Communication majors more options, Dean Grogg has spoken with the faculty about expanding the list of approved majors. The second major requirement may eventually disappear altogether, replaced by a more general requirement of 66 credit hours in the liberal arts and sciences which would still satisfy the ACEJMCs guidelines. The awareness of the present situation was appreciated by the students. uIt was great that lDean Groggl is trying to find out what the students wants and needs are Rosanna Castro, a Junior majoring in Public Relations, said. llt was helpful? Dean Grogg will continue to hold open discussions in the School of Communication International Buildings Common Ground Courtyard. As for the inaugural forum, students can watch the discussion on a live stream provided by UMTV. LISTENING AND LEARNING Matthew Bunch, Lazara Ballester and Jesus Gil listen attentively to what the dean has to say about approaching problems and up-Coming Changes to the School of Communication. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ a IBIS STAFF w PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ w IBIS STAFF PATIENTLY WAITING Arielle Clay, a senior studying Broadcast Journalism waits for her turn to ask about opportunities the school offers for students after graduation. owing me that trators are speak freely students, makes feel great . educati andy bryant freshman PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ N IBIS STAFF LISTENING INTENTLY Students fill a lecture hall to pick Dean Grogg's mind. SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION PHOTO BY JEN SHOOKN IBIS STAFF Taking UM Education to the Street STORY BY CARLA TABAGN IBIS STAFF nthony Wojtkowiak, a senior double majoring in Video-film and psychology, put his UM education to the test, landing an exciting position on MTVis Street Team. This groundbreaking campaign project consists of 51 citizen journalists from around the nation reporting on youth issues, regarding politics and student-related concerns. From January, when Wojtkowiak was selected from a competitive applicant pool, until the close of elections November 14th, he will be posting blogs and Videos on Florida-related topics in the 2008 elections. Sharing his experience on the job thus far, Wojtkowiak said he is most excited about his video work. ill try to push the envelope further in style and content. I dont want to be like anyone else. I want to be fresh and new, he said. . As far as working with MTV, he enjoys working with his enthusiastic and accessible co-workers. He has also had the opportunity to meet Sway and Jon Norris, MTV news reporters, who have given him professional guidance. The dynamic between the professional reporters and the citizen journalists like Wojtkowiak is one of mutual excitement and respect because, as Wojtkowiak points out, they may get a much larger paycheck, but they have to deal with more editorial control. Wojtkowiakls looser rein has allowed him to create videos that are high-energy in style and material. Besides explaining how thrilled he is to gain exposure and experience through this professional experience, Wojtkowiak also credits UM and the School of Communication. He believes that his UM education aided and prepared him for work in his actual field. He attributes some of his drive to push himself to develop both creatively and professionally to his time in college. I think that my education at UM has made me try to seize every opportunity that I have? Wojtkowiak said. uIt makes me tenacious when I try to get my name out there. 9Z1 mama PRESS PHOTO EXHIBIT 2 PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF STREET WISE Denis Darzacq took a series of photos about street dancers in Paris which one first prize for arts and entertainment for photo stories. h.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIanggvl , IIIIIIIlegg' IIIIIIIIIIII.o PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF SUMMER FLOWERS Espen Rasmussents Collecting flowers for midsum- mer night celebrationst won hrst prize in arts and entertainment. PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF ON THIN ICE A series of nature photos were displayed depicting the demise UNREST Nick Harbaugh inspects Roberto Schmidts photos of the of nature including this one of a melting glacier. Kenya elections at the 2007 World Press Photo Exhibit. orld Press Photo, an independent, non-profit organization developed in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is known for organizing the worlds and most prestigious annual press photography School of Communication, as well as other UM est. ' dents have the pleasure of being able to witness such an incredible exhibit of professional photography. Communication Week is held every year for students are interested in meeting professionals, attending mats and workshops, and for the second year in a row, epping into the World Press Photo Exhibit held in the School of Communications courtyard. A collection of the . organizations 2007 award-winning photographs, chosen 'from over 4,000 professional photographers from 124 countries were mounted for students to View. As students walk through, they are overwhelmed with stonishing photos that touch all emotions. Whether the to covers many different areas of the media, including PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF STORY BY JACQUI OiDONNELL H IBIS STAFF SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION spot news, general news, people, and sports. Image murder scene, images of war, and Violent animals filled a tent as students passed through. They are all ab spectacular. I have taken a moment to look at ev 1 image, and I am overall fascinated by the talent photographers, says Jenny Burrows, a senior with int- in photography. Although it may seem that the exhibit is targete toward students who are studying photography or journalism at the School of Communications, it is cer not the case. nI cannot believe my eyes When I see so these photos. No photo looks the same and each of the tells an entirely different story, says Alexa TYont, a junior studying advertising With little experience behind the 1e2- of a camera. The World Press Photo Exhibit is honored to have show.- its photographs at the School of Communications, and. w' hopefully be returning in the near future. IlltlgalllIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllll PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ 01515 STAFF SHOWSTOPPER Holly Max, a Visual journalism student attends opening night at the World Press exhibit and takes notes on the photographs. Illllllllllllllllrllf 5 x1 1 With more than SOiyeers of , dedication to UM's student population and- the 1ocal-community, the Division of 1 Continuing and. International Education 11DCIE1 has been arobustacademic resource. that busy adult prefessionals as well as high school and college students 1 have used when seeking to advance their skills, education and career. 1 Offering Credit and non credit L, courses, prep 1c1a33es forgraduate entranC'eL-exams and certifiCate programs during school breaks: and summer '1 vacations the DCIE strategy is to become an outreach arm Of the community David Lecen, director of business 1 development said With c1aSs sizes of 15 to 20 participants on average the small 1 intimate sett1ng allows participants to gain the greatest understanding from 1 their chosen ceurse or program. L ' Wh11e programs are frequently ' offered in the eVen'ings and weekends , ' to better fit the schedules of busy adult 1 professionals and students, their geal is Vconcise: to encompass and teach how the internationalized approach that UM and many corporate businesses now have 111111 1 impact their career 1 '31:? 1 1 ? blversl 37 gr H earrimg PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DIVISION OF CONTINUING AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STORY BY JILLIAN MORAN H IBIS STAFF As business needs to change, continuing education needs to change, Lecc'm explained nThat is the beauty of our relationship with the local business community. Unique programs offered at UM s Coral Gables campus and additional locations in the South Florida area include an Executive Raining in Spanish program at the Koubek Center on Eighth Street and a Paralegal Studies program in Fort Lauderdale This type of pioneer programming is what distinguishes the DCIE as an educational resource and what attracts manylocal cdrporations seeking to enhance their employees- skills. 1 ' Lecen said that one of DCIE's strengths 15 the use of working professionals as their adjunct faculty expressing it is their practice of this knowledge that will bri'ng 111 real world experiences to the classrooms. 1 The DCIE currently offers an EXecutive Training program in the Russian market, via internet, and hopes to further expand into other'intemational markets in the future. 1 . sion style Spanish Pregr - - 1 oveMS hours of Spani STUDYING HERITAGE Dressed in clothes from their home country, students learn about each others lives at home and gain an appreciation for each other. TENGO SED Students from the Spanish immersion program go out to dinner at a restaurant in Little Havannah to put their new language skills to use. Egammm 1 g Q! X ? Ljn!uilluiix DIVERSITY Students from all over the world enjoy a day of festivities outside of the continuing studies office at Allen Hall. CONTINUING STUDIES TEACHING THE LANGUAGE MS. Marta Bret, Mr. Manuel Garcia, and Mr. German Pavia, all Intensive Language Institute faculty members, pose for a photo during the Spanish Programs Awards Breakfast. ON THE BEACH Students pose for a photo near Fort Lauderdales beaches after completing the paralegal program offered by UM. TABLE AWARDS Students gather for an awards breakfast for the 7-day immersion Spanish Program. Student received awards for participation, improvement and excellence on What they have learned of the Spanish language within the last week. 6a LET,S DANCE Juan Carlos Villegas wears a traditional dance costume from his home country of Spain. International Students LA CASA INTERNATIONALE PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK w IBIS STAFF STORY BY GABRIELA CAMPOS rx IBIS STAFF new country, an unknown city, different Apeople and Chartwellls food is all part of the cultural shock many international students experience when arriving at the University of Miami. Every year international students comprise over 12 percent of the total student population on campus, yet many of them have a hard time adjusting to college life. Fortunately, they can count on La Casa Internationale and the other international students, who just like them, can live in unison in Pearson Residential Colleges first floor. La Casa Internationale is a program that brings together American and international students who are interested in learning and sharing their language skills as well as their cultural backgrounds. It is a community where students have the opportunity to live and interact with people who are culturally diverse just like them. It is the only floor where you can live amongst students who are from different countries and cultures, Koi James, Resident Assistant for La Casa Internationale, said. uStudents are exposed to something that they arent everyday. In the fall 2007 semester, about 25 freshmen and sophomores lived on Pearsonls first floor representing an array of countries, such as Jamaica, India, Mexico, France and Switzerland. Even though students have to apply to live in La Casa Internationale and have to speak at least two languages, those 25 students, both American and international, live together as friends who value diversity. lit reminds me of a village, Jared Smith, a sophomore living in La Casa Internationale, said. ll love being around cultures. As part of the program, students meet every two weeks to have lunch, get together, teach other languages and share their different cultures. As a result, the students have created a large family on Pearsonls first floor, where living in college is made easier by cultural acceptance. ii mum ti CULTURAL TRIO Anton Luckhoff, Luigi Pagliara, and Austin Webbert. GLOBETROTTER Many countries are represented on La Casa Internationale. BLEED GREEN Luigi Pagliara and Anton Luckhoff proudly wear their flags i3 SHOWING PRIDE Shavon Whitehead is from Holland, and Koi James is an international student from Trinidad and Tobago. All HANDS IN La Casa Internationale in home to students from across the globe studying abroad from their own country, here in Miami. . ,wwzxmwewxwwwwmwiawwxwgrwxwmmyyzwzm $1,000 - 36509.95 $1,000 e644.29 During the spring semester the dollar reached an all time low, and continued to plummet at semesteris end. HALL OF RESIDENTS As a requirement ofliving on the international floor, students must speak at least two languages and meet to teach each other. FRONT ROW Koi K James tRAi Second Row Jessamyn Nazario, Maria-Fabiana Assenza, Luigi Pagliara, Austin Webbert, Andres Nunez, Rikki-Lee Robinson, Kimberly Bowen, Morgan Fourgeau-Ciers, Kathryn Michael, Shavon Whitehead, Jared Richardson, Karim Tidjani BACK ROW Jared Smith, Casey Vest, Anton Luckhoff, Benjamin Schuster, Abdoulaye MtBengue W F M T. 5 E m U L E N N O ,D O m m A J V. B m T. S A.. Md VJ s, 2 LL T u 0, C m t O h P SHOCKING Y DIFFERENT , STUD ABROAD EDUCATION Getting Extra Credit with Sebastian STORY BY JACGUI OtDONNELL H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF AMANDA SAJECKI veryone loves extra credit. Imagine being able to earn those much-needed points by spending a week with Sebastian the Ibis. yWell, at least the stuffed animal version of UMs mascot. Amanda Sajecki, a junior double majoring in elementary education and psychology, was more than eager to sign up to carry around the mascot for a week in order to participate in the extra credit assignment for her Introduction to Literacy Instruction in Elementary School course. Her duty was to bring the mascot on so- called iidatesf' anywhere she wanted to take him, and snap a photo to hold as a memory, almost as if she were taking him on 21 held trip. Sajecki took Sebastian on many fun excursions, including games at Dave and Busters, a day at South Beach and dance Class where he was able to witness plies, twists, and turns. While the course emphasizes methods for teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking and Viewing at the elementary school level, the extra credit has great importance. ttThe assignment relates to what we are learning in class because the course is designed to help us better understand what we will be practicing in the Classroom when we become teachers in the real world. It allows us to exercise what we can ask our future students to perform for different projectsf Sajecki said. Having a Class mascot aids in building classroom unity, as well as providing a more positive, comfortable learning environment. nI signed up to take Sebastian out for the week not only to get a couple extra points, but to have a fun experience? Sajecki said. tilt is also exciting to see what little field trips on which the rest of my peers have taken the mascot. ASLEEPitNES IN, Sehastiah has had a hang dayin Miami and takes a snooze. BEACH BUDDIESJunior Arhahda Sajhecbkishaps amphoto with gehastiari on South Beach in hopes of earning a few extra credit points. for the School of Education, its Faculty 1 and Students Three programs in the school were ranked within the top ten programs in the country by Academics Analytics: m in Curriculum and Instruction, e3 in Mathematics Education and M in Education Evaluation and Research. Dr. Donald Meichenbaum, Visiting Professor from the School of Education and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, was selected to receive the 2008 Career Achievement Award by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Meichenbaum, one of the founders of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, was previously recognized by his peers as one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. Undergraduate Rachel Munoz, majoring in Sports Administration, was nominated by the United States Olympic Committee for the Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere tF.L.A.M.E.y program. F.L.A.M.E.w111 focus on mentoring students so that they can apply the principles of the Olympic Ideals and Values to all aspects of their lives. Rachel traveled to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado to participate in a workshop and to meet and work side by side Olympic and Paralympics hopefuls. School of Education By The Numbers 5,242 Credit Hours Taught Fall 2007 Undergraduate students Majors Credit Hours of student Teachmg requ1red Minors De artments Wit in School of Educatlon SCHOOL OF EDUCATION W223? E??? ' V ' enjys hEI, time WpeJH' ' ' ,teaching,y0thers inka V ' classroom sgtting, WW PAth 138 ' Building Bridges Engineering students use familiar childhood trinkets to determine the difference between pass and fail. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER SHOOWt IBIS STAFF STORY BY JACQUI OtDONNELLH IBIS STAFF very year, over 240 UM engineering students enroll in a course designed to help them learn about tools for problem solving, introduce them to professional ethics and aide them in developing skills in engineering fields. Introduction to Engineering allows for each student to register in the course as for hist her major, whether Civil, mechanical or even biomedical. One of the many projects completed throughout the semester is a group bridge building contest, where students must follow a strict set of guidelines in order to design and create a bridge made of Connex pieces. Students learn to work together and combine ideas to make the best design. It dehnitely helped introduce people in the Class? sophomore April Wilson said. Students are able to overcome differences inside the classroom and work in a more professional style during the two- week span of the project. As for students enjoying the overall experience of building bridges, sophomore Joshua Samuels explains that it was not always easy. iiIt was fun for the first hour and then the next 28 hours were just plain stressful, Samuels said. i '4 W ' iiif BRIDGE OVER NOT-SO-TROUBLED WATERS After two weeks of designing and building, Shari Gurkin sits and peaks through her bridge as she watches another group of Classmates put their structure to the test in front of the rest of the class. UNDER PRESSURE Josh Hite seems confident that his teams bridge wontt collapse as he places the weight in the middle of the overpass. 45 LAST MINUTE CHECK Before seeing how sturdy his groups bridge is, Dan Helmers asks Professor Mohamed Fahmy a few last-minute questions about the contest guidelines. MEASURING UP Teaching Assistant, Fahad AlGheshyan, measures just how far a groups bridge has stooped after placing the weight at its center. llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllV New Deanls Big Ideas STORY BY MELINDA MASDEUIV IBIS STAFF hen he arrived on campus in September of 2007, james Tien, PhD, had clear goals established for his newest challenge. He would, as the new Dean of the College of Engineering, achieve higher recognition for UM by involving the engineering students in more research. Research, he explained, was not just something for graduate students. His vision is of a faculty that uses research methods in the undergraduate learning process, an area where lectures and llplug and chug tactics are all too prevalent. There is nothing wrong with students learning as if they discovered itf Tien said. llWhen you discover something, you retain better. His primary goal is to educate the students for career success. He recognizes that engineering is an ever changing field where all that is learned in the 4 years of college is halved within 5-6 years as technology advances. Thus, for Tien, it is vital to teach students how to learn throughout their course of study so they will be able to keep up with their industry. Teaching skills in collaboration, communication and ethics would be essential for career success, lien explained. t One way he plans to facilitate research while instilling these values in students is by starting Capstone Experience senior projects, where teams of students with different research foci would come together to work out real problems, which the industry would supply. By working with the school, he said, industries would get a semester. long look at 20 students as opposed to the standard 20-minute look at one student in a job interview. Dean Tienls career in engineering began with a fascination with figuring out how things work. As a child he would destroy things and try to put themrback together, which he admits his parents did not like very much. Education refined this curiosity, fostering an interest in systems and how they work over space and time. This ability to envision future outcomes will surely yield future success for the College of Engineering. 6E1 4124de PAGE N5 140 24 Number of High Schools that competed in the Build It Competition HELD UP Victor Aras, Jonathan Paz duct tapes Kumiko Tanizaki to the wall of the physics courtyard as Joseph Civador supplies the tape. Teams of four had five minutes to tape a student to the wall without them falling off. IN IT TO WIN IT Dean Tien and UM student Craig Stehle take pride in how well the Build-It competi- FUTURE OF ENGINEERING Two local high tion went as they wrap up Engineering Week and announce the winners of the Build-It competition. school students are happy with the bridge they made using CD3, straws, cardboard, and string. ENGINEERING Awesome Engmeermg STORY BY OLIVIA BERNARDO Tr IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF 11 hour and a half to build a bridge. It might seem like a daunting task, but that is exactly the task given to high school students participating in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, tASMEi outreach program called Build-It. The event is one of many competitions held throughout National Engineers Week, with other competitions including a human duct tape contest. Every year, ASME holds the Build-It competition for high school students who are given a project to build under specific guidelines. This year's competition for participants was to build a bridge using materials such as paperclips, CDs and plastic straws. The goal was to build their bridge in only an hour and a half, creating it to be able to hold the most pennies, the weight used in the competition. The room was brimming with activity as the 14 teams from 24 high schools raced to complete their task with ASME members facilitating the process. The ASME is an international organization that consists of professional and student engineers, with a mission to promote and enhance the technical competency, as well as the professional well-being, of its members. Like most, UMs chapter of the organization pours some of its time and resources into outreach programs like Build-It. It helps the high school students participate in their interested field of study. liThe high school studentsl did not hesitate to ask a lot of questions? junior Brad Perry, a volunteer for the event, said. Besides the Chance to put their skills to the test and gain practical insight, the high school students had fun in the spirit of competition This year, the top four AWARD SHOW Prizes are awarded 1 1 V . teams took home trophies. Everyone that participated, to local high school teams for their HOLDING STRONG Kumiko Tanizaki holds steady win or lose, went home with a t-shirt and the memory efforts in the competition hosted by the in hopes of winning the competition for her team. of a day well-spent. Engineering Advisory Board 1 Time definitely goes by fast and I was running around like mad to make sure everything; was ?orilng according to pa CAREFULLY A junlOT 1-4 crowd of high school students go over the rules of the Build-It competition. 5'me CRISTINA ZIZOLD Entrada de la Finca KARLA TURCIOS A hanging is an acrylic and mixed media piece mixed media piece entitled, on canvas. Pinata, is included in the show. MFA Student Show WMuW. MA WWW MFA CANDIDATES EXHIBITION Held annually at the Lowe Art Museum, this year's MFA show had an opening reception on May 7. r wwwuw www.euswmiwmwm-m . i COURTNEY JOHNSON This carbon pigment print from a Polaroid emulsion lift is easily created from a well known medium. GRADUATE SCHOOL THE AWESOME POWER OF CATAGORY 5 MUSIC STORY BY JESSI VONDRAK H IBIS STAFF at 5 Music Publishing is an entirely studentwrun company run by graduate students from the University of Miamiis Frost School of Music that just had its first big break. In October of 2007, Peermusic, an major independent publishing company, created a historic partnership with Cat 5. til think of this agreement as much more than a commercial value-its a symbiotic opportunity for Peermusic to participate in the thinking of the next generation of composers and music executives while simultaneously providing them with access to an experienced world team of professionals, company owner Ralph Peer 11 said. Comprised mainly of graduate students from the Frost School of Music, Cat 5 was founded in 2002. Even though it exists through the Music Business and Entertainment Industries program at the School, Cat 5 is an entirely separate business entity. Their job is to locate songs for television and movie spots. They were even contracted as Music Supervisor for the movie Gringo Wedding? which debuted in August 2006. Cat 5 will profit from Peerrnusids international connections while Peerrnusic will get a more handseon experience with the new and upcoming professionals and artists in the field of music publishing. Cat 5 has the honor of becoming the first student- mn music publishing company in the nation to enter into such a unique partnership and, with this new union, has gained even more respect in the iieid of music publishing. iAs a graduate of the University of Miamiis Music Industry Program, I find the idea of initiating this relationship as more than just exciting: its logical and innovative. UMis everlasting source of talent, combined with Peermusids global reach and its historically proven expertise in the publishing industry, will create unprecedented opportunities for catalogue acquisition, development and exploitation, Ramen Arias, Vice president of Latin Operations for Peerrnusic, said. ii Q84 THE JUDGES The Executive Board of Category 5 members patiently goes through auditions. LOCAL CELEBS The members of the music band, Brink, pose for a press photo for their new album release. BARRY SPARKMAN This monopn'nt and oil on paper is entitled Familiar Ground. E171 EgyiJsngg , . ll: 2, a 4.2.; ugwg 5. u. .zm mrzzitiisuiuitgxrhrgsilgifxln i.gtiiiiie gruff L 1 . 5;.Lu35tilzfsfaezis, 1: :25: , .. 2.1: , .. nufnyfwmwoftiiwgt 13334.1 :owfgwifww LOOKING THE PART Sarah King pose for a photograph in front of their first place trophy that they won as part of the Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Ttial Competition. STORY BY JACGUI O'DONNELL xr IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY REBECCA LADA xx IBIS STAFF fter two long, grueling days in a stuffy courtroom, a group of UM law students managed to beat out 15 other teams to win the Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Th'al Competition. The team consisted of graduate law students Jonathan Weiss, Christopher Lomax, and joycelyn Brown, as well as their trustee witness, Sarah King. The team proceeded through three exhausting rounds of trial before advancing to the finals, where they met up with their rivals, Stetson University , Led by their coaches, Professor Terence l. Anderson and attorney James Galley, the team played on the side of the defendant to beat Out the nationally ranked Stetson team. '; tBeing successful in thiscOmpetition was not about v memorizing lines. We improvised the way real lawyers do and it was about really feeling like lawyers in the case that was in ,. front of us, Jonathan Weiss, third year graduate student, said. llIn this level of competition, we proved something to both ourselves and to our coaches. We made a standing. We were hot nearly as prepared as our rival, butwhatWe had was spontaneity. We merovised like what real lawyers have to do. The students credit the win to their education at UM. The School of Law offers multiple programs to prepare students for similar competitions, including a literary skills program. It gives students an opportunity to be critiqued by their professors, local attorneys and even justices Who constantly give them advice on how to better themselves in the courtroom. Internships are also offered where students can partake in trials. Programs offered through the School, along with the ability to compete in mock trials, gives UM law students not only a leg up, on other competitors, but in the real world, as Well. i llYou are not a lawyer when you leave law school, but being part of these types of competitions jtist gives you that extra step, Weiss said. i ' , L l , , Over the past 25 years, Stetson law students have won the Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Ttialt17 times. This year, however, - UM was able to take it home for the very fLISt time. The School Of Law is hoping to keep the momentum going in the future and keep bringing back the gold to UM. TRIAL CHAMPIONS Christopher Lomax,lor1athon Weiss, loycelyn Brown, and :M'OCK DEBATERS The students mock'realQIife experiencehelped them bVNAMIe'ISUo jsyceiyatm an Vloriathon weiss Sassapigtaeam GRADUATE LAW PROUD WINNERS The winners and coaches gather around the first place trophy and celebrate their Win at the competition. The University of Miamiis team was the first of eight law schools that competed in the Miami mock trial, prepare for an actual trail. This experience was not just a recitation of lines, but an actual learning experience that was extremely valuable to the participants. their winning plaques after they won the competition. 9171 MequlMBe1 PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHARON Mld 19905 Dr. Arthur Agatston, cardiologist, created The South Beach Diet in order to help his patients whose weight and blood chemistry were not improving. 2003 Dr. Agatston released his first book, The . South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor- Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss. His new book quickly grabbed the title of The New York Times Best Seller for 103 combined weeks. 2004 Four elementary schools in FloridaTs Osceola County implemented the popular low-carb South Beach Diet. January 2005 Kraft Foods Inc. introduced a line of South Beach Diet branded packaged food products. Aprll 2005 The South Beach Diet Good FatsTGood Carbs Guide: Revised and Updated was released and enjoyed 18 weeks at the number one spot on the Publisher's Weekly bestseller list. vll MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ywwwy GRAB IT AND GO During fmals, Merika Vine, a study abroad student, grabs a South Beach Diet Turkey wrap from the convenience store. NIH HEALTHY TOOLS NUTRITION VAN May 2007 Fm, The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook was released. October 2006 g The South Beach Diet Lm ........... Parties 8: Holidays Cookbook was released and was on The New York Times bestseller list in the first week of sale. Photo Courtesy of Miller School of Medicine Dr. Agatston, despite his busy private practice in Miami, continues as an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miamfs Miller School of Medicine. COOKING LIGHT Zachary Graney prepares one of the dishes from the Sbuth Beach Diet Cookbook for his roommates in his off campus apartment. L171 2 One Vllli a I 71? bev'x if 2 -, ,1 , 1 learning about. norkeling and shark labs were all in a days work for students in the Tropical Marine Biology class. The course was led by Dr. Daniel DiResta, a professor in the Marine and Atmospheric Science Program. 1 For his tenth time instructing the course, DiResta 1 took 14 upper-level undergraduates and graduates on an 1 intensive eight-day field course over winter break to UMls l biological field station in Bimini, Bahamas. While there, students collected and identified hundreds of marine organisms, being immersed in the environments they were beach, scanning for marine life to take back to the Shark Lab. . , a , ' . WHERE,S WALDO? Students peruse the STORY BY CARLA TABAGHIBIS STAFF i Besides the obvious perk of earning credit in the MARINE ADVENTURE beautiful Bahamas, students also achieved a greater A Student dives into understanding of how they can apply their knowledge to an underwater cave current environmental issues they studied. The course ' hoping to find any emphasized this applied knowledge. marme Spemmens to system helps the other. Despite the picturesque location of the course, students participated in some intensive learning experiences. Each day was comprised of lectures, snorkeling and collecting nThey lthe studentsl get to experience mangroves, sea grasses and coral reefs and look at the connectivity of the systems and View what happens when developers come in i and bulldoze mangroves and develop an overload in a small ' island. So thats what the course is about, DiResta said. ; This understanding of the bigger picture was a 1 focus for the course. uAll the systems that we look at are l interconnected, DiResta said. uI think thats the most i important thing, understanding the connectivity of the system not as isolated systems, but looking at how one take back to the lab in Bimini to examine. organisms, along with labs that went on into the night. V .;, t. SHARK FRIENDS Pun, hands-on learning was definitely in the syllabus v Chm Jehle, Lauren as well. I had a great time in Bimini? junior Ana Griefen said. llCourses like this offer a unique opportunity to be ; completely immersed in the environment youlre learning a . L . an underwater photo about. I learned a lot without it being forced down upon me. l during their daily And, it just makes learning fun? ' - snorkeling expedition. Making Discoveries After inventing a new programmable lighting system to be used under water in order to gather young reef fishes, David Jones, a fisheries oceanographer within UMs Rosenstiel School of Marine and ; Atmospheric Science, set out to dive into a Marine Biosphere Reserve in Mexico's Cost Maya. He had no idea that his newly designed device would allow him to solve a twenty- five year old research mystery. Jones' light trap attracted many Campbell , and Natalie Holcombe take time out to snap STORY BY CARLA TABAGwHBIS STAFF small iishes that are normally unattainable by other catching methods. Among these larvae was a new species. Using DNA bar-coding, a team of scientists were then able to match the fish infant to its adult. The invention of Jones, new lighting system not only led to the discovery of the new fish species, but also marked the first time a vertebrate has its genetic barcode included alongside the original description of the species. a w VHVWH av. W ,uwmwgm? $ A; ' wig? a .Kv R? w . w wmm. magma www? , a . w. WNW $$me r. vary ,3 mm n mww 4w Max V . kw y f win mu aww x s? h L 2w 404mm PAGE N32 PHOTOS BY MARISSA GUTHERZ N IBIS STAFF STORY BY MARY ELIZABETH BARRON STAFF A D ay in th e L ife of BROOKE CANTU COMMERCIAL MUSIC a PRODUCTION MAJOR very college student at one time or another has succumbed to the temptation to skip Class, but for students of the Frost School of Music, with such a strict curriculum, this option is almost nonexistent. The academia stressed in the School of Music is much more abstract. One must constantly practice muscle agility, sight- reading and hearing notes. As a result, Brooke Cantu, a sophomore Commercial Music and Production major, sometimes feels like her day is never over, and taking 20 credits a semester with classes Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM with the exception of a short lunch break to break up her day, can anyone really blame her? But her day does not end at 5PM when her classes are finally over After class, she runs to the newly constructed Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library and Technology Center where she researches the vocal styles of an assigned artist or the history behind one of her Chosen performance songs. When finished at the library, Cantu then heads to one of the schools practice rooms to prepare for her voice and piano Classes. Everyone in the School of Music is very serious and passionate about what they are learning, and know exactly why they chose their major, unlike many students in other schools who often cannot identify a reason for why they Chose their field of study, Cantu said. Cantu willingly admits that her rigorous schedule can become stressful and frustrating at times, especially when she is expected to attend classes with O or only 1 credit that still affect her GPA , to participate in 2 mandatory ensembles in order to retain her music scholarship and to pass difficult Proficiency Exams in order to graduate. However, in the result of her endless hard work lies the learned ability llto speak the language of music, and to gain invaluable knowledge across the spectrum of music production. This allows Cantu to reach her dream of becoming a singerrsongwriter who also possesses the rare and invaluable knowledge of copyrighting, producing and engineering music. TAKING A TIME OUT Andy Zweitel puts down his trumpet during a percussion solo, which allows him a moment to breathe and refocus his energy. ?CKWyWVV t .4' nt 51?? damagwyzfiwmmwwwx mxggusma vswtlwmv Wm; t 1' t3? DRUMLINE Members of the percussion section of the band practice outside of Hecht Residential College before the Florida International University game. . IN UNISON Caitylyn Smith and Samantha DeSpirito prepare for a performance exam outside of the Clarke Recital Hall. STRUMMING STRINGS Graduate student Rattanai Bampenyou sits in the breezeway of the music school and practices a piece he composed on his Classical guitar before playing it for his peers in Class. TAKE IT FROM THE TOP ONCE IN A LIFETIME Philip Glass performs a ,- selection of his work for students L V CE gen A Visit with DiStihgiiished Camposer and Musician Philip Glass 1 ' PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK M IBIS STAFF STORY BY JESSI VONDRAK H IBIS STAFF 11 February 6-7, 2008, world renowned minimalist composer and musician Philip GlaSS Visited the Frost School of Music as part of the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Distinguished Visitors Series. This two-evening visit included performances from students and faculty members, including John Duykers Who has created three original roles in the premiere of three opera works by Glass; a lecture and a question-and-answer session between Glass and the students. , The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Distinguished Visitors Series, now in its Sixth year, brings distinguished musicians and Composers together with students, graduate and undergraduate, in performances, lectures and activities Glass graduated from Julliard School of Music and currently is touring with the Philip Glass Ensemble performinghis solo piano works. He has won several Academy Awards and a Golden Globe for his work on the movie The Truman Show. This year alone, he has premiered severalnew works, including The Book of Longing, which is based off of a poetry and images by Leonard Cohen, and an'opera about the endsof the civil war titled Appomattox that premiered in October at the San Francisco Opera. On the first night, a performance in honor of Glass showcased several stiident musicians, faculty and alumni performing excerpts of GlassTS operas and Other compdsitions. Thesecond night Class gave a lecture on composing music for films and a Q 8r A with the students regarding his career and his work. His insights provided students With unique information on their chosen area of study and on their course in music for life. Each student came away with something to say about the composer and musician. He is a phenomenal modern minimalist composer of extraordinary talent? Brad Newman, a freshman music student, said. and faculty of the University of Miami. ,. w-FROSTSCHOOL OF MUSIC; PICKING HIS BRAIN Philip Glass is interviewed by Alan Johnson, Director of Frost Opera Theater The questions were selected from submissions by University of Miamfs music students. Phillip Glass By The Numbers Film Scores Symphonies Composed Concertos Composed Academy Award Nominations Golden Globe Nominations Golden Globe Award HUDUOOOOOH MAN OF THE HOUR Alan Johnson, Director of Frost Opera Theater, Philip Glass, Patrick de Bokay, Director of the Miami International Film Festival take a photo after the lecture. $91 TIMELINE 5W? School Of Nursing mm! Health 5111le5 The University of Miami admitted registered nurses to the College of Arts and Sciences for a Bachelor of Sciences with a nursing major. The first 10 freshmen were admitted to the new Department of Nursing. The first Class of nursing students graduates. The Department of Nursing was transferred to the medical campus, and finally officially became the School of Nursing. Barbara Buchanan is named Dean of the recently created School of Nursing. A new Master of Science in the Nursing program was created. The School of Nursing moved back to the Coral Gables campus. A doctoral degree program in Nursing is established. It would be the second in the state of Florida. M. Christine and Ted Schwartz donate $5 million to build a new facility and home for the School of Nursing. Nilda P. Peragalio is named Dean of the School of Nursing. A 8.8. in Health Science was now offered to students. As a result, the school changed its name to: School of Nursing and Health Studies. Also, construction on the new building for the school began. The Schwartz Center opened its doors to students, staff and faculty. 530 new freshmen were admitted to the School of Nursing as Class of 2011. Simu ting REALIT PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK xx 13:3 ' 5522 ; 41: gy AN , 32w ' waking, J. 4;? 1. w,- 151 Mar , L r-wfyfg REAL LIFE? TRAINING MaEIiES Brown and Orelvys Vazquez demonstrate CPR on a $imu1ation dummy in the Nursing School's new International Simulation Facility mi: 400 Number of ; Undergraduate 3 3 students in ' the School of 3 Nursing and 3 3 3 Health; Sciences TAKING A BREAK TO STUDY In between class and clinicals Renee Longini studies for an upcoming test. he life of a nursing student is a hybrid between working in the medical world and studying for classes. The schedule of a nursing student is very different from a typical student, involving classes, clinical work and simulation lab hours. Renee Longini, a junior in the School of Nursing and Health Studies has been hard at work since transferring from the College of Arts and Sciences a year and a half ago. Along with a change of school, Longini was bombarded with a new way of teaching. Typically each nursing students attends classes about two days a week, from 8 AM to 6 PM. Then, there are clinical days which require students to work rotational shifts at a hospital which can start at 5 AM and end at 3 PM. 33This semester I had 2 days a week on a normal med-surg floor at the University of Miami hospital, and then rotated to 1 day a week at Jackson Holtzis Childrerfs Hospital and another day at South Miami Hospital on the Labor and Delivery floor, Longini said. STORY BY JESSI VONDRAK H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY FG GAYLOR U IBIS STAFF On clinical days, students provide nursing and morning care, physical assessments, psychological assessments, administer medication and practice skills taught in simulation. On top of that, each class requires an extra component which demands that students spend a certain amount of hours within the state-of-the-art Simulation Academy. In total, students attend class, clinical days and the Simulation Academy for about 40 hours a week, which does not include study time and homework. 33It is a rewarding field, where there are lots of job opportunities and variety of specialties, Longini said. Even though the work is tough and can be somewhat of a sacrifice, Longini explains that, in the end, it is worth it. Longini does have some advice for future nursing students, though. 33Learn to love caffeine; it will be your best friend, she said. Wk ; ,, ; ; MAKING HER ROUNDS Renee Longini Checks up on her patients during clinicals at Jackson Memorial Hospital. TAKING NOTE Head graduate assistant Brian Vells reviews the lecture materials with Renee Longini and her fellow Classmate before going into the simulation lab. LEI ??FE 158 Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk School of Architecture Terri Scandura Graduate School Photos Courtesy UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ARCHIVES . n x: . w w MM 9 w w. x H' E ,x Michael Halleran Barbara Kahn Sam Grogg College of Arts and School of Business School of Communication Sciences Administration Dennis Lynch Pascal Goldschmidt Shelton Berg School of Law Miller School of Medicine Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music fax wet Thomas LeBlanc Executive Vice President and Provost mm M V, A . myw W w Sergio Gonzalez . Vice President for PreSIdent University Advancement Donna Shalala ADMINISTRATION AND DEANS Notable Past Admlmstratlon STORY BY ASHLEY DAVIDSONH IBIS STAFF We've heard the names for yearswAshe, Pearson, Stanfordu-but who where these guys, really? They were obviously important to be the namesakes of several buildings, but What did they do to deserve such an honor? James Tien College of Engineering Issac Prilleltensky School of Education Bowman Poster Ashe: Ashe served as the universitys hrst president from 1926 until his death in 1952, holding UM together during the stock market crash, Great Depression and WWII. He also started the Iron Arrow honors society. You may know him from: Ashe Administration Building. Otis Brown Rosenstiel School of Atmospheric Science Nilda Peragallo School of Nursing and Health Studies Joe Natoli Pascal Goldshmidt Diane Cook Senior Vice President for Senior Vice President for Vice President and Medical Affairs Business And Finance Treasurer Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. Vice President for Human Resources Paul Orehovec Vice President for Enrollment Management Jacqueline Menendez Vice President for University Communications Jay EW. Pearson: Pearson began as a member of the biology faculty, beginning in 1926, to hold a serious of administrative positions, including President Ashes assistant. Following Ashes death, he served as UMt's second president. You may know him from: Pearson Residential College. w William Donelan Vice President for Medical Administration u Aileen Ugalde Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Dr. Henry King Stanford: Stanford served as UMts third president from 1962-1981 and established several research centers during this time. Stanford Residential Colleges official mascot, King Henry ta 110m, was established in 2004. You may know him from: Stanford Residential College. Alan Fish Vice President Business Services 691 Patricia Whitely Vice President for Student Affairs m Governing, e making pOhCies E LE C TE D MEMBERS Leonard Abess Michael I. Abrams Betty G. Amos Jose R. Arriola Hilarie Bass Jon Batchelor Joaquin F. Blaya Norman Braman Nicholas A. Buoniconti Alfred R. Camner Paul L. Cejas Wayne E. Chaplin Preston Clark Laura G. Coulter- Jones Edward A. Dauer Paul J. DiMare Edward W. Easton David L. Epstein Richard D. Fain Enrique C. Falla George Feldenkreis Michael Fernandez David I. Fuente Phillip T. George Thelma V. A. Gibson Steven J. Green Rose Ellen Greene Barbara Hecht Havenick Marilyn J. Holifleld Dany Garcia Johnson Randall C. Johnson Manuel Kadre Michael R. Klein Bernard J. Kosar Jayne Sylvester Malfltano Robert A. Mann Arva Parks McCabe Roger J. Medel Stuart A. Miller M. Lee Pearce Jorge M. Perez Aaron S. Podhurst Lois B. Pope Fredric G. Reynolds Alex E. Rodriguez Steven J. Saiontz Carlos A. Saladrigas Eduardo M. Sardifla Frank Scruggs Laurie Silvers H. T. Smith Steven Sonberg E. Roe Stamps, IV Ronald G. Stone Robert C. Strauss Patricia W. Toppel 1 Chair 'Reverend Marta 8. Weeks Viceu-Chair Vice-Chair Leonard Abess William L. Morrison Judi Prokop Newman Barbara A. Weintraub Norman Braman Steward L.Appe1routh Gregory Cesarano Jacqueline Nespral Citizens Board Alumni Association Alumni Association Patrick K. Barron Steven E. Chaykin Donna E. Shalala Alumni Association Citizens Board President of the University Emeriti Members Charles J. Zwick E Bernyce Adler Richard W. McEwen Edward F. Swanson, Jr. E Victor E. Clarke Charles E. Rice Hartcourt M. Sylvester, Jr. E Gloria Estefan Marilyn Segal Gonzalo Valdes-Fauli : Peter T. Fay Robert H. Simms Gonzalo Valdes-Fauli E W. Sloan McCrea Peter Storer Frances L. Wolfson Life Members Stanley H. Arkin Jose P. Bared Fred Berens M. Anthony Burns Charles E. Cobb, Jr. Dean C. Colson Nicholas A. Crane Carlos M. de la Cruz, Sr. Alfonso Fanjul Phillip Frost Florence Hecht Arthur H. Hertz David Kraslow Archie L. Monroe David R. Weaver Marta S. Weeks Sherwood M. Weiser G. Ed Williamson II Thomas D. Wood Secretary of the University of Miami Aileen M. Ugalde PHOTOS BY HOLLY MAX AND KARI ROSENBERG H IBIS STAFF 191 madmlw PAGE FINALS, STAY N THE SHADE V L; L , Students study together I ' . 1: ' in the comfy covered . L ' ' tables in'the School L L of Communication x ' , V Courtyard. - TAKlNG AQUICK BREATHER 'Grayce Palmer'sitSWith a group of friends on the Green WEile taking a w breakfrom Studyin for exams OOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOW K CANE; :NJENTsTonheIp offsetthef - . - congestion of thelibrary durmgfmals tents were L : L L L, L L L L, L, L 7 LL L L L L set up on the-LUniVersity Green. Inside the tents L ' f , L - 7 , T i Wnordser tei prapara fcrh 3 Were fanapower-strips, and desks to maket ' L L L 2 ' ' environment as study friendly as pQSSib Steve Cat's e$ reads Ens Biolo w :L PAGE 9 lvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvw meiw 184 vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv A Defmin STORY BY JESS! VONDRAK H IBIS STAFF n Thursday, December 23, 2007, 800 students crowded into the Bank United Center to attend their graduation ceremony. Undergraduates and graduates alike all made their way to stage to receive what they had been working towards for several years now: their degree. As they took their place in the Center, Provost Thomas LeBlanc welcomed the accomplished guest speaker nSome defining moments are easy to spot. Others wonlt become apparent until much later. . .Its only by taking advantage of those defining moments that we can unleash our true potential, speaker Marc Buoniconti said. Buoniconti is a UM alumnus that sustained g PHOTOS BY KELLY ASHER H IBIS STAFF in'vv Moment a devastating neck injury when he was 19 years old. After being paralyzed from the neck down, he devoted his life to helping others in his same condition. After he got his degree, he became an ambassador for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at UMls Miller School of Medicine. He was honored to address the fall graduating class of 2007. As he finished up his speech Buoniconti imparted his final words of wisdom on the new graduates. limits only because of our defining moments that our dream of hope will soon become a reality. . he said. lYour defining moment can come from a tragic or happy moment, but it is what you make of this moment that defines your Character. vvaQ'vva 4 4 AAA fAAAAAAAAAAAAA a x . a m HAPPY GOOD BYES Newly graduated students wave enthu- siastically to their family and to each other in congratulav tions on commencement. miles traveled each week by MBA graduate Eduardo Gonzalez from his home in Antigua degrees conferred Doctoral degrees awarded degree types conferred by the College of Engineering schools and colleges represented Doctoral degrees awarded by the Frost School of Music former WNBA player awarded a degree tOctavia Blue from the Houston Cometsy GETTING READY Excited graduates display their school spirit by decorating their caps with UM colors. ardem'M PAGE 0 $6 V PROFESSIONAL DRESS REQUIRED VAN EXCITING POSSIBILITIES TWO weli-dressed students talk in front of a booth during the Toppei Center Career Fair, The Career Fair offered students a look into possible job opportunities. STORY BY JACQUI OTDONNELL w IBIS STAFF r1 an afternoon in February, as some students get in their daily exercise at the Wellness Center, a parade of students dressed in business suits and ties marches through. Every spring, UMS Toppei Career Center hosts the Career Expo, one Of their many job and internship fairs held to assist students and alumni in networking with recruiting businesses in a wide variety of industries. Roughly 200 companies in fields ranging from marketing to retail and merchandising, from government to engineering are represented at the fair. The Expo is specifically designed to help those searching for jobs to introduce them to a large variety of career paths, as well as offer endless professional opportunities. TI thought it would be a good way to see what type of businesses are out thereethose that fit my major or interest in career? senior Megan Clark said. PHOTO BY CHELSEA MATIASH H IBIS STAFF The events overall purpose is to allow students and employers to meet and exchange vital information. Junior Brad Schatz attended the Expo and handed out his resume to many corporation representatives. nIt was very helpful and informative and great for networking, Schatz said. TI met a lot of people Who I hope to be beneficial to my future? In most instances, students will not be offered a job on the spot. However, students are able to make a great first impression. This initial meeting between a student and representative at the Expo can lead to opportunities in the future. There is definite potential of having an interview with many companies. Students may be able to land a part-time, full-time or internship position With the company. All in all, students are urged to attend the Career Expo to open up a world of professional opportunities. TOPPEL CAREER CENTER KW Me Tips to Make the Most Out of the Career Fair Register with the Toppel websites tCaneZONE Dress professionally Be confldent Meet recruiters and ask a lot of questions Bring plenty of resumes Ask recruiters for a company business card Send followup letters 01 make necessary phone Calls to maintain contact k-NN, ,x'j r LIFE CHOICE Sara Mow and Vicky Ross look over applications and company information to best choose which corporation to work for. PHOTO BY SIMONE BERGER H IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY HOLLY MAX N IBIS STAFF MEET AND GREET A student talks to a company representative about a potential career in their corporation. The Career Fair is the perfect stepping stone to network with people in ones field of study. STARTING CAREERS Students line up to get bags and name tags at the Toppel Career Fair so that they can fmd a future employer. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ tt IBIS STAFF 191 wwwmwmxmwww g 3 DEEP IN THOUGHT Tom Oswald appears to be studying but upon closer inspection, he is really an excellent procrastinator. He checks his email and listens to music while Caitlin Heitz and Alexis Kennedy work intently on a Class project. CAMPED OUT Brianna Grazios,A1ec Leviem and Lauren Grazios resort to sitting on the ground afte not being able to find a study room, or even a desk at which to work. I TDWI Hm ? I THE FORTUNATE FEW Franklin Tabora, Joe Fanara, and Daniel Espinal are some of the lucky students who are able to snatch a computer during the libraries mid-day rush. BRANCHING OUT hen UM students say they are heading to the library, chances are they are referring to the Otto G. Richter Library in the center of the Coral Gables campus. According to Scott Britton, Director of Access, Information and Research Services for the University of Miami Libraries, an average of 26,700 visitors pass through Richterls gates during a typical mid-sennester week, making it the most popular of the UM Libraries. But, its not the only one. In addition to the Otto G. Richter Library, the Coral Gables campus is also home to the Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library, the Judi Prokop Newman Information Resources Center in the School of Business Administration, the Paul Buisson Reference Library in Architecture and the School of Law Library. Rare books are a specialty of the Mary and RELAXING AT RICHTER Two students get to lounge around in the comfortable chairs available at the library. PHOTOS BY OSMEN LYEM H IBIS STAFF STORY BY LAZARA BALLESTER H IBIS STAFF Edward Norton Library of Ophthalmology Founded in 1962, it is home to the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Kirsch Rare Book Room. In it, visitors can find over 3,000 books, including the first German textbook on Ophthalmology, written in 1583. With so many options to choose from, the branch libraries offer something for everyone. Tm here all the time, first year law student, Brett Goldblatt, said. This is my home away from home? he added, referring to the Law Library Others change up their normal routine every once in a While. Sophomore public relations major Jacqueline Gion is one of those people. uI prefer the iMarta and Austin Weeksl Music Library during finals? Gion said. llltls not as crowded as Richter. Besides, its so pretty? 691 Mama P1$E IO o i, , PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARONw IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY KELLY ASHEM IBIS STAFF WORKIN AT THE RAT Sara Phillips, junior, THE WELLNESS CENTER Being a student-run facility, the Wellness Center is one of cleans Up an order of burgers and fries in the largest student employers on campus. Tara DiJohn, junior, smiles as she sits behind one Of the gliders outside the Rat. AS one of the Pro Shop desk of the Wellness Center and calls for a co-worker on a radio. The Pro the most popular meeting places on campus, Shop is just one of the many job opportunities at the facility. Here, workers rent out workers keep busy by delivering food as well everything from lockers to gym towels, and even sell t-shirts and gym shorts. as pitcher after pitcher of beer to students Who come to just sit back and relax or enjoy Happy Hour after a long day of classes. PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARONrr IBIS STAFF COMPUTER HELPERS The School of Communication computer lab WV , , r .. opens early and closes late, giving students the opportunity to get PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARONw IBIS STAFF their projects and other work done. Jorge Fernandez, an employee in NEED SOME SUNSCREEN? Stephanie Sanchez,Derek Worley the lab, sits at a computer and answers questions regarding computer and Kim Leveque are hard at work at the University Centerts programs, and even offers assistance to students who need help with Swimming P001 front desk. On a daily basis, they rent out problems such as printing. Student employees at the lab can even get lockers and sell annual passes to visitors. Students and Visitors some of their own work done while on shift if they are not too busy can also purchase items SUCh as sunblock arid lotion, goggles, helping others. and towels from front desk employees. O UM employs roughly 40 o of its students. Over 200 departments on campus offer jobs to students. On average, students work 10-20 hours per week. UMs biggest employment program is Federal Work-Study. 10 an hour. CALLING CANES Benjamin Drolet and Renee Gonzalez await the hours statistics. Benjamin works for Calling Canes where he acts as an ambassador of UM as he makes telemarketing calls to those who are UM- affiliated. As one of the most important programs aiding in the UM Annual Fund, student employees of this program receive paid, professional telemarketing sales training as they raise money to benefit scholarship funds and institutional needs of the university. PHOTO BY NICK HARBAUGHH IBIS STAFF PiE for on-campus jobs ranges from minimum wage to over SAVING LIVES A1 Zoltan sits back as he watches a student jump off the diving board at the University Center's Swimming Pool on a sunny afternoon. Lifeguards on campus are responsible for keeping Visitors safe as they swim in and dive into the pools warm yet refreshing water. They can also work on their tans, of course. PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARONN IBIS STAFF JOBS the oc STORY BY JACQUI OeDONNELL hh IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOWh IBIS STAFF Three cities where bars donfth close 1. Miami 2. New Orleans 3. Las Vegas SHAKEN NOT STIRRED Junior Leah Adams mixes drinks during class at ABC Bartending- a school to learn bartending skills. POURING OVER The bartending skills Leah learned helped her land a job JOBS THAT GET YOU OFF CAMPUS Working at local bars and restaurants at the Mediterranean Restaurant La Cofradia. like Mister Moes in Coconut Grove is a great way to get to know Miami culture. hen people hear the term coyote ugly, most will think of the movie about a small- town girl trying to make it by working at a bar in hopes of becoming a famous songwriter. However, when Jessica Jarvis, a senior studying studio art and Spanish, hears it, she thinks about long nights of serving alcohol, witnessing drunken stupors and dancing on bars. Trying to get by herself and make some extra cash, Jarvis is a coyote, a bartender and performer at Coyote Ugly in Cocowaik in Coconut Grove. However, she says that it is not like the movie. uWe cannot light the bar on fire like in the movie. Its a fire hazard. Heck, we do not even light alcoholic shots on fire? Jarvis said. 1But we do get the entire bar wet and do slip and slides, and spray people, and do wet body shots where we would pour an entire pitcher of water on someone and ourselves? Jarvis enjoys her time working at the bar, not only because she can make up to pooled tips of $300 a night, but because it is a Chance to get away from campus and enjoy herself while still working. iiOne benefit of working off campus is that it kind of takes you out of that school environment, and I am not looking around and thinking about the homework that 1 have to do. I can worry about that before and after my shift, Jarvis said. Jarvis has been performing for quite sometime, as she has sung and done voice overs in studios in her hometown of Chicago. Coyote Ugly allows her to continue to perform for an audience. She leaves a few words of wisdom for patrons of the bar: 11Here is to being single, drinking doubles, and seeing triples! OFF CAMPUS JOBS WILD JOB Jessica Jarvis worked as a coyote at Coyote Ugly in Cocowaik in Coconut Grove. Aithough UM offers over 200 A ' types of jobs 0n campus many students search beyond the 7 universmy s boundaries in search j Of mpieyment Students have '1 me. my but great things to Say about being abie tQ work off i I ' campus uva'oriczixig Off campus earns me mOIe than Wine 35 muCh as I W0u1d make ' on campus. 7 ALEXANDRA KLEIN JUN10R i Samar at Calimeia Pizza Kitchen 11My job aiiDWS me to work outside, , 1p1ay free golf on my off-days, eat great food and it earns me gmat money. ' I TRENT MULLINS, JUNIOR I Ernpioyee at the Riviera Country Club 7 ml have the chance to meet neW peop1e' and I even get discounts on clothing. ASHLEY BOWEN SOPHOMORE' I '1 Empl oyee at HoHister Co SL1 aachmiw PAGE N32 I74 Pl lUTOS BY UM COMMUNICATIONS H HHS S'J'AJ'I' STORY BY JESS! VONDRAK H Hilfi fi'l'Al'll JOYOUS ENDING Antonio Dellaglio claps and congratulates the rest of his friends and graduating class of 2008 at the University of Miami. Eleven school participated in the commenrem ent ceremonies, including the Miller School of Medicine and the School of Law which each had their own individual commencement ceremony n the fall of 1926, UM had its first class of about 550 students. Today UM enrolls more than 15,000 students a year, with each and every graduate having the pride of the U instilled in them. After this years spring commencement ceremony, the graduates will join the 155,000 UM alumni that live around the world. This closing ceremony opens the doors to the rest of the young graduates, lives. This years graduating class included the first class of a dozen students to attend the regional Miller School of Medicine campus at Florida Atlantic University. For several years, each student has been working towards this very goal-graduation day. The total number of graduates, which include not only undergraduates, but also graduate students receiving their doctoral degree and graduate students receiving their master degree, came to more than 3,300 students. Each commencement ceremony had a different speaker that provides the new alumni with words of wisdom and advice. Speakers ranged from Robert E. Rubin, the Director and Chair of the Executive Committee of Citigroup, to Angela Lansbury Shaw, Tony and Golden Globe winning actress and winner of the 1997 Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. Each speaker received an Honorary Doctor of Laws, Humane Letters, or Science. llAbove all, you will call on the qualities that come from your heart, those qualities that you were blessed with and that your parents, and then your teachers, have seeded and fostered over the years - humanistic qualities like compassion, altruism, generosity, commitment, concern and kindness, Miller School of Medicine Dean Pascal Goldschmidt advised. PRESIDENTIAL FAREWELL Pres1dent Donha Shalala address for the WAVING GOOD-BYE: Mlchelle Edwards waves last time the undergraduate Class of 2008 at the BankUnited Center. She a congratulatory good-bye to all the spectators. presided 011 6 graduation ceremonies within two days. ANTICIPATING THE BEGINNING G1ad11ates stand up and wave to their proud families as their undergraduate career at the University of Miami ends. Commencement by the Numbers 155 000 Approximate number of UM Alumni 1930 Year of the first graduating class 342 Number of Honorary Degree recipients since 1927 120 Mmutes-length of commencement ceremeny 56 Days- until diploma is received in mail , 7 A 7 Number of speakers for all ceremonies? A 3 Number of undergraduate ceremonies O Dollars- the cost of graduation regalia C'TinT'ffo.I FDlAnTwTA'T'TnTsT, - , TRESS HONORED President Donna Shalala hands a Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Angela Lansbury Shaw, an award winning actress. Shaw was a guest speaker for one of the many spring commencement ceremonies. .. . . vv M9 0. vvvvvvJ o vvvv v VVVVVVVV .v........v..-v v ...v ..v 6:V.V Krizia Giambanco and Susanna Chan pose for a picture 5 AR STRUCK with Angela Lansbury Shaw, an actress and ony Winner, at the end of their spring commencement ceremony. SPRING GRADUATION 0.0.0....OOIOCCOICOCCOQOOO$OOO Rm .V .,. as aw mmwmmm MNMMS' t otlaoghter arid, losight With Aodersoo Cooper STORY BY JESSI VONDRAK H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY ZUREYKA CARSI H IBIS STAFF MEDIA ROCK STAR Anderson Cooper visited the University of Miamils campus as part of the Northern Trust Lecture Senior Convocation. 11 Monday, April 14, 2008, Anderson Cooper, a renowned CNN anchor, visited UM as a distinguished guest for the Northern mist Lecture 2008 Senior Convocation. This annual lecture series brings world-renowned leaders to campus to share their intellectual insights and wide array of accomplishments with students, faculty, staff and alumni. Cooper anchors the Anderson Cooper 3600 news show on CNN which covers world events and politics. Along with a top news show, Cooper also has written a bestselling autobiography about his extensive international experiences in the world of broadcasting. He has also provided reports for CBSls 60 Minutes since December, 2001. ll may have gone to Yale, but in my mind I was educated in Somalia, in Sarajevo, in South Africa and Rwanda, and in places where the boundaries aren't clear and where the darkest parts of the human heart are left open for all to see, Cooper said. Cooper answered several student questions and gave words of inspiration and advice to the nearly 3,000 students, faculty and special guests that attended his lecture. He passed on the wisdom of his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, noted fashion designer and socialite, had given him when he graduated from Yale and was contemplating his future. Follow your bliss? he said. This media rock star, as described by President Donna Shalala, strives to report the truth and tell the stories of those who can not speak for themselves. Cooper reported on Hurricane Katrina and the devastation it caused to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. With many Cooper groupies and interested fans in attendance, Cooper was witty and also poignant in his remarks to the UM community for this year's Senior Convocation, garnering much applause and admiration by all. PRESIDENTIAL SEND-OFF Joaquin Lassala poses with President Shalala at commencement ceremony. OOOOOOCOCDOOQQOI O O . V lf'UOOIQQOIQOOlIOI DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER Sue Miller, a speaker for one of the undergraduate ceremonies, laughs as she receives her honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Sue Miller is the President, Secretary and Treasurer for the Miller Family Foundation. 3.. mm mwwmwwwww m. w ,m w W,,,,-, 7 , Max. GUARDED Junior Brian Asbmy looks for an open teammate to pass the ball to . PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT x7 IBIS STAFF ENDURANCE, FITNESS, HOME RUN THE FANS, PRECEDENTS, GOAL, GRASS STAINS, SWEAT, SLAM DUNK, PRACTICES, STEALING THE BALL, LOVING THE GAME ! 9mm P139313 180 07M gm to the Orange Bowl i LOSING YARDS Sta Virgini tth -l gq a st home gamt' STORY BY DOMINGO LOPEZ H IBIS STAFF Tonight is all about the Orange Bowl and walking in the steps of champions, said Donna Shalala to a group of reporters prior to kick- off. The unprecedented bitter-sweet energy and anticipation for this final game created a buzz around the stadium like that of a run for a national Championship. And The QB. glimmered; standing tall and proud as though she knew that night would be her final dance with the Hurricanes. Prior to kick-off, esteemed football alumni could be found on the field mingling and reminiscing together. Former defensive lineman Dwayne uThe Rockil Johnson partook in the traditional coin toss at the beginning of the game and two-time Grammy Award winner Jon Secada later graced UM fans with his rendition of the National Anthem. From the start the Cavaliers dominated taking an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter. By half time, the Hurricanes found themselves at the wrong end Miami says goodbye PHOTO BY JARED LAZARUS V MIAMI HERALD ck Kyle Wright 18 sacked for a loss of nine yards during second quarter action against he Orange E W1. The game proved to be 0 - f the 'Canes most embarrassing losses ever of a 31-point deficit. A special half-time celebration saw many of the of the Hurricane greats honored one last time, players from eras past like Bernie Kosar, Gino Terretta, and Andre Johnson just to name a few. The game ended uneventfully as the Cavaliers left Hurricane fans stunned when they won with a final score of 48-0. After the game Head Coach Randy Shannon was disillusioned, They were prepared but they just didnt get it done and that is the disappointing part of it... They just didn't execute? The post-game celebration treated fans with a laser light show and a trip down memory lane as audio highlights from great Hurricane moments of yesteryear were played throughout the stadium. The ceremonies came to a Close when Tommy Touchdown was fired for the last time in the Orange Bowl, and with that the Hurricanes left. .. forever. . 495 'V 'J V Wit- thfw$Cw ., r? a t. .. am , th v 1 ,. vu, jiiwd 3 . 1., MiamiOrangeBowl gamma: $$$$ 1W: 7 94- .1 e, m ,x a A . . MRKMIH : at, 63 ,$M 311?; Agvrgw 0, :i g 3:3? t 7;? k 1 ' 0M 09 1M0 4 .. Hurncanes Photos Courtesy Of THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA MIAMI'S STADIUM The city of Miami began building the Orange Bowl in 1936, when it opened it's door in December of 1937 there was a seating capacity of 8,500. mmmmmmummnmnniwr EARLY ORANGE BOWL As it was formally known, Burdines Stadium underwent a renovation in the 1940's to add seating to the end zones. This photo was taken in 1939 before the . x r a ' mmmmmnmw mmmm r wxlwumubmblwru HIII1ImHIHIIHHHBNNEA HJHIMHIIN71HI!HHEENMJgHMIjHWHJ l$$ggulikllliwllHHWIUIHIVIHlmmwlllllHIIIHHHLI : 1...; 1 -A ,a :1; MEwaF 1 , 1. a 3 - . v. w... 1 .m 1. w 1! W 5'4 gm 1 , W m 1 . 139$ Aiawunmn nmrvwm u m t, 1 W4 YllHIHIHHHIIIHIHVIHHHH g1 ummmn AS WE KNOW IT In 1972 the stadium added the west end zone upper deck section bringing the Orange Bowl's seating : capacity to 80,010. 1 IMMNJ ImlwmmnnHummmlu . 1 WM mum mmnml ,1 . ,, K Thanks for the. . f Memorles B QMMJ 3? S3iilja STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO y IBIS STAFF 31rd Boy TelliEm not only took the US. by storm, but became a staple during games at universities across the nation. UM was no exception, so much so that a special tCanes version was produced by a local radio station, 99 Jamz. With every Yuuuaa, UM students could be seen making the ttU with their hands. Although many other universities tried to do the same, UM lead the pack since it is the only university known as just The U. Sebastian the Ibis entertained many during football season. He perfectly executed the tCrank Dati, dance at every game, With his version of the dance even being one of the Videos to pop up on YouTube for the song. In September of 2007, the hit tCrank Dat iSoulj a BoyY by Souij a PHOTO BY CARINA ABATE y IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBURG y IBIS STAFF SOULJA BIRD fever strikes the UM faithful as these fans show their SUPER MAN Sebastian does the Super Man as he dances to appreciation for the dance and can't wait for the Bird to perform it. Crank Dat tSoulja Boyy' during the game against Georgia Tech. . Wide Receiver a , KennyaPhllllps a' Free Safety L harp L Cdrnerback A Clean Slate Miami's Favorite Son Takes the Reigns of the Hurricane Dynasty STORY BY DOMINGO LOPEZ H IBIS STAFF n December 8, 2006, Randy 0 Shannon became the 20th head coach of the University of Miami dynasty. To say that Shannon has large shoes to fill is an understatement; he is following in the lineage of former Hurricane coaching legends such as Howard SchneIIenberger, Jimmy Johnson, Butch Davis, and Larry Coker. Shannonis goal for the 2007 football season was to take strides in a positive direction and restore Hurricane football to prominence. This season was a rough one for the ICanes but Shannon has high hopes for next season. Every year your players Change. And you may have changes in other areas as well. What we do each off-season is evaluate all aspects of the program and define where we can improve, Shannon said. Shannon is a native of Miami, Liberty City to be exact, and attended NorIand High School where he earned AII-State and honorable mention A11- American from Street 8: Smiths as a senior linebacker. At the University of Miami, Shannon was a four-year letterman linebacker and started on the 1987 National Championship team. He then went on to against Duke. PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBURG H IBIS STAFF very oach has a goal of e able t PLAYING TO WIN In between plays Head Coach Randy Shannon brainstorms strategy anmn A T I t a brief career in the NFL, playing for the Dallas Cowboys for 2 seasons. Shannon returned to his alma mater, as a graduate assistant in 1991 to help the ICanes capture their fourth National Championship. In 1992, Coach Shannonis status with the team was elevated to full-time coaching assistant, working mainly with the defensive linemen and from 1993-97 he served as the team's linebackers coach. From 1998-99, Randy Shannon gave coaching at the NFL level a shot and worked as defensive assistant coach with the Miami Dolphins. In 2000 he assumed the position of linebackers coach for the team. In 2001, Shannon returned triumphantly to the University of Miami Hurricanes as the new Defensive Coordinator. His defense was one of the best in the nation and lead the once again lead the ICanes to their fifth national championship. Throughout his tenure at as defensive coordinator, Shannon produced 6 Top 10 ranked defenses. IEvery coach has the goal to be in charge of his or her program. I was very fortunate that I was able to do this at my alma mater, Shannon said. '5 or her tuna this a mater. Randy Shannon Head Coach ogram. I 98-8 981 PHOTO BY BILLY GILBERT H IBIS STAF 9604613 Pth 186 TIME TO CELEBRATE Senior Wide receiver Kayne Farquharson and senior tight end Chn's Zellner embrace to celebrate a touchdown against the Aggies. BREAKING AWAY Running back Graig Cooper won't let Texas AESIM defensive end Matt Tuttle bring him down. Scoreboard Overall Record 5-7 09l0U07 vs. Marshall University 09t08t07 at Oklahoma State University 09H 5t07 vs. Florida International University 09l20t07 vs. Texas A8zM 09t29m7 vs. Duke 10t06t07 at University of North Carolina 10t13t07 vs. Georgia Tech 1W2W07 at Florida State University 1U03t07 vs. North Carolina State 11t10t07 vs. University of Virgina 1M1WO7 at Virginia Tech 1M24t07 at Boston College 31-3 51-13 34-17 44-14 ON THE LOOSE Junior linebacker Colin McCarthy breaks free of the Aggie's 28-14 defense and races down the field toward the endzone. hhhbgbbgggwg $ 3 FOOTBALL Destroying STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO H IBIS STAFF The Aggies PHOTOS BY BILLY GILBERT N IBIS STAFF MIDAIR CATCH Junior running back Javaris James holds tightly to the football in hopes of a gain in yardage against Texas A8zM. he third home game for the 2007 season was a sweet Victory for the iCanes against the Texas A 8: M Aggies, who had not played UM since 1944. The Aggies were hyped up by the national media and came into the game a slight favorite, since they were ranked at 20th. It was one of those nights so reminiscent of when the Caries would dominate the game at home during prime time. The iCanes came out and set the pace early taking a 7-0 lead over the Aggies. Freshman phenomenon Craig Cooper toted the ball seven yards to the end zone with about three minutes left in the first quarter. During the second quarter, UM kept the momentum rolling as sophomore sensation Javarris James punched the ball in for a touchdown on a 1-yard carry with five minutes remaining.Ther1 with 24 seconds left on the Clock, senior quarterback Kyle Wright connected with Cooper on a 12 yard pass for a touchdown. Just as time expired in the first half, Francisco Zampogna hit a 45-yard field goal. The third quarter proved more iCanes dominance as Wright threw for his second touchdown of the evening to junior tight-erid Chris Ze11r1er on a 7-yard pass, increasing the Canes lead to 31-0 over the Aggies. After three quarters of Texas A 8: M failing to put up a strong offense, the Aggies finally managed to get on the board with a 32-yard field goal and eventually two touchdowns. Time expired with a final score of 34-17, after another field goal by UM. Pans were optimistic that the team was making a come back from a disappointing 2006 season; but this game would eventually be the penultimate Caries victory in the Orange Bowl. x1 TOUCHDOWN Miami tight end Dedrick Epps m3 celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown with teammate Sam Shields 63 as Florida , ,$safety 111iams Q looks on at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee .W FOOTBALL Unexpected VICTORY STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO AND DOMINGO LOPEZ 77 IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY GARY W. GREEN H ORLANDO SENTINEL t was the Classic UM vs. FSU football garne-except for both teams going in unranked since 1977w complete with a down to NUMBER ONE Safety Kenny Phillips the wire finish. Although there were no national Championship CElebTates the 37-29 YiCtOYY OVET PSU at implications at stake, both teams played as though this game Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. meant their season. Besides the unforgettable nine turnovers, five of which were by Florida State, the face-off was filled with moments that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Kirby Freeman had to take over when Kyle Wright hurt his left ankle, and almost cost the tCanes the game due to being stopped for no gain at the fourth-and-l at the Florida State 1 yard line. Later, with less than two minutes remaining, quarterback ' 1 Kyle Wright rallied his troops and led them down the field on a masterful drive. Freeman stepped in under center and threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to sophomore tight end Dedrick Epps to take the lead for the iCanes for the final time with the score 29-30. The game saw the lead Change hands six times before it was all said and done. There was a lot of trash talking back and forth between the fansi, because the game went back and forth? senior Ricardo Victoria said. To put the final nail in the coffin, in the closing minute of the game, hard hitting sophomore linebacker Collin McCarthy returned a fumble 27-yards and closed the door on the archenerny. nWatching the last two minutes of the game was intense. FSU still had a Chance to make a run, so everyone was still on their feet waiting for the final whistle? Victoria said. The iCanes left Tallahassee with a photo finish ending with a 37-29 Victory, not to mention bragging rights for this years rival W . matCh-up. SPORTSMANSHIP FSU quarterback Xav1er Lee and UM quarterback Kirby Freeman shake hands after the grueling game. 0 O issm- Precedent7 O T , , For the first time in UM's history, the football team did not take a team photograph. The team was also the only varsity sport to not take a photograph for the 2007-2008 academic year. This marked the end of an 82 year old tradition. The photograph to the left is from the 1927 Ibis and shows the very first football 50 team photo. O yaw 19o How and when did you start running competitively? I played basketball since elementary but in high school, when it was over, I joined cross country to hold me over until the next season. How did you choose between the two sports? First, I am five foot two and I finally figured out that I was a faster runner than I would ever be a basketball player. I got offers for both sports but the areas I got offered ifor basketballl I didnt see myself there. I was going to be happier as a person just running than playing basketball because of the location. I Where is your favorite place to go for a long run? My environment is not here, I like running back on the trails in Maryland. It gives you a change in Major: Meteorology 5C6 e , A i ' 3E? Delia Phlatts Class: Senior PW Running a How do you think your performance was this season and what was your proudest moment? My season had its ups and downs, but the highest point was when I won for the iloridarunnerscom race; they expected me to do well but I was given the chance to win and I found an aggressive side of me and came from behind to win the race... I havent seen that in my running since in high school. .. I slept with the trophy all night I felt like such a dork. What was your fondest memory with the team? Its not one specific thing. I think that what was different this year is that we did much more things together than in the past. I am a family oriented person so that sticks out to me. WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Cross Country By The N umbers 5 Number of kilometers in a women's race. 7 Numberof runners per team that can compete 6'43 Average pace of the team 2 per mile 20:34 Average SK time ran at PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT H IBIS STAFF FLmnners.comInvitatj.ona1 FRONT ROW Delia Phlatts, Katy Woodard, Jackie Sullivan, Anika Arevalo, Andrea Wood, Ena Leufroy, Caitlin Knapp PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT H IBIS STAFF TEAM UNITY The women's cross country team poses With their first place trophy from the FLrunners.com invitational held in Titusville. Scoreboard OWOWOS University of Florida Invitational 8th O9h22h08 University of Georgia Invitational 5th 10h05h08 FLrunners.com Invitational 1st ; 1ONZ'MO8 Furman Invitational 11th 10h2W08 ACC Championships 12th PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT hh IBIS STAFF SURGE TO THE FINISH Katherine Woodward finishes as the 'Canes fifth woman at the Bulldog Stampede. I61 gbawfd i; S EHEan: ESS ....... PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROOT N IBIS STAFF FRONT ROW Eric Miller, Greg Grosicki, Tim Harris, Brandon Calabro, Richard Bernard BACK ROW Patrick O'Donnell, Vince Giambanco, Alex Paley, Ryan Woodlee Scoreboard OWOWO8 University of Florida Invitational 4th O9h22h08 University of Georgia Invitational 5th 10l05t08 FLrunners.com Invitational 1st 10N3h08 Furman Invitational 8th 10h2W08 ACC Championships 12th LEADER OF THE PACK Brandon Calabro hghts to get ahead of his opponents from Georgia and HIGH QUALITY H20 Members of the Men's Cross Country Auburn while surging to the finish at the meet hosted by the University of Georgia. team try to rehydrate after running an intense race. MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Alex Paley Class: Senior Major: Engineering STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO H IBIS STAFF How and When did you start running competitively? I started in eighth grade When I didnt make the baseball team I started to do track. I played soccer during the fall and started cross country in tenth grade tduring the springi...1 was the best at conditioning in soccer so I learned my strength. How many years have you been running? Nine years but four with UM. How long do you run daily? We alternate one long day and a short day but the average is twelve miles. Do you have any rituals or particular things that you wear when you are running? No, but I run in short shorts and a headband. I think that sums up cross country. How would you rate your performance this season? I made improvements but I didnt run as well as I wanted to in the championship meet. What is one of the best memories you have while being on the team? Going to Raleigh last year because it was the first real trip I went on, but I enjoy just hanging out with everyone. Anything you would like to add? I thank Coach Ward for allowing me to run all of these years. He is a good motivator. I wasnt that good coming out of high school and he allowed me to get better and built up my confidence. AND THEIR OFF Starting from the sound of the gun, the men's cross country team try to stay together in a pack Which will 6 help their final 00 team scoring. yam Ready, Set, Spike I94 Photo Courtesy of Sports Information Front Row: Kiera Eppedio, Tatiana Alvarez, Maria Andersson, Katie Gallagher, Michelle Bruin, Christine Williamson, Cassie Loessberg, Griffin Udelson. Back Row: Kelly Donahue, Head Coach Nicole Lantagne Welch,Ange1ica Ellis, Genny Mayhew,Ash1ey Woods, Ciara Michel, Lici McGee,Arie11 Cooke, Bridget Bomhack, Assistant Coach Matthew Botsford, Assistant Coach Yasmin Ortiz After an exciting defeat over NC. State, ladies made a comeback in the end winning the 517 the UM volleyball team ended their last two games. S b d season with a record of 14-17 overall and Standout seniors Michelle Bruin and Ciara C 0 re 0 a I 8-14 for The Atlantic Coast Conference. Michel are set to graduate, but seven out of the O 11 R d 14 17 This seasons most memorable match top eight offensive players are returning for the vera ECOI ' was our three game sweep of North Carolina. .. 2008-2009 season. O8w24 vs, Hofstra L,3-2 We played incredible team volleyball and had This year also marked a change in the 08w25 vs. Jacksonville W, 3-1 possibly one of our best blocking matches of the coaching staff for the volleyball team as Welch 08w 25 VS- Butler W. 3'1 year? Head Coach Nicole Lantagne Welch said. added Felix Hou of the University of Maryland. 0831 at Marquette L, 3'2 iiIt was a great sign of things to come in 08. I-Iou has an impressive resume which includes 09001 vs' Texas L, 3'2 - i . . - - 09w01 vs. Oakland W, 3-0 In the ACC rankings, the Canes placed coaching national teams in Iceland and China 09007 VS Loyola W 3-0 eighth beating out Boston College, Virginia as well as having been a phenomenal player OWOB VS: Brown wi 3-0 Tech, Wake Forest and NC. State. Although himself while on the Olympic-bound Chinese 09mg VS. Delaware w: 3-0 there was a slump in the season where it National Team. 09A4 at Florida State L, 3-0 seemed the team was far from winning, the OWZO at Virginia Tech w, 3-2 OW21 at Virginia W, 3-2 OW28 vs. Wake Forest L, 3-0 09h30 vs. Duke L, 3-0 10w05 vs. Clemson L, 3-0 1CVO7 vs. Georgia Tech L, 3-1 1ONZ at BC L, 3-0 1ON3 at Maryland L, 3-1 1ONQ at NC State W, 3-1 10w20 at North Carolina L, 3-0 10w23 vs. Florida State L, 3-1 10w26 vs. Virginia L, 3-1 1w27 vs. Virginia Tech W, 3-2 1V02 at Duke L, 3-0 1VO3 at Wake Forest W, 3-0 1V09 vs. Maryland L, 3-0 1V11 vs. BC W, 3-0 1V15 at Clemson L, 3-0 READY AND 1V16 at Georgia Tech L, 3-1 WAITING Bridget 1V21 vs. North Carolina W, 3-0 Bomhack, Angelica 1V23 vs. NC State w, 3-0 Ellis and Christine WW I Williamson prepare for the next play. MW PHOTO BY NICOLE GOTWOLS N IBIS STAFF Katie Gallagher Class: Freshman Height: 5'11 Major: Undecided Hometown: Winter Park, FL How was your first season? I loved how we got along with each other and how great our chemistry was...it's so different from my past experiences on other teams. What are some traditions that you have before a game? Ilrn superstitious and so I always wear my hair the same way even though live been changing it up recently. How about traditions off the court? We see our selves as a choir and we sing and dance on bus rides and in the locker room. On trips we also always take stickers off of our luggage and choose a person to stick them all over. What was your greatest accomplishment this season? I broke two records as a freshman. I hit the 1000 mark for assists, and I also had the most service aces for a game. What other sports have you played besides volleyball? I played soccer for 12 years and then tried out for volleyball and fell in love with it and have been playing since...it was a huge step for me. How did you choose UM over other universities? My family is from Miami and I have always been a fan and watched the Canes and the Dolphins growing up. When I visited I fell in love with the team, coaches and the weather. It was meant to be, it was my dream school PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF Class: Senior Height: 910 Major: Sports Hometown: Administration Chapel Hill, NC Best memory at UM off the court? Bus trips. Our team has great chemistry so when we go on trips its fun. How about on the court? When I was a freshman and it was our lst year in the ACC, we beat UNC and I loved it since I am from Chapel Hill. I also loved senior night since we finished on a strong note. It was a great ending memory that I will take with me. What has been your most embarrassing moment? My teammates make fun of me because I am partially deaf and thats pretty embarrassing. We are all kind of kooky so there are embarrassing moments all of the time. What are your plans immediately following college? Besides coming back and watching the girls play, Iirn thinking about law school and I am also looking at an internship with ESPN. I want to work in the sports field. What will you walk away with having learned after balancing a sport with school for four years? Looking back I would never change my experience. You learn so much like stress management and honesty, since you share everything when you on a team. PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT H IBIS STAFF VOLLEYBALL 961 $9ihwm Britt-Britt 'v The Dynamic Duo STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO HIBIS STAFF rittany Steinbruch and Brittany Macdonald share B more than just a first name. They both are 18 years old and freshman on the UM soccer team. The duo also takes up two spots on the US. Under-2O National Team. The girls had never met before coming to UM. uShe is number 13 and I am number 14 so our lockers are right next to each other and we even spell our names the same way so that was kind of weird too, Macdonald said. The two played at the Cypress Womenis Cup 2008 tournament and continue to participate in numerous camps on the U-20 team which is in preparations for qualifying for the 2008 FIFA Under-2O Womenis World Cup in Chile scheduled for later in 2008. iItis really cool for Brittany and I that we can go to camps and stuff together. . .you always have someone you know, Steinburch said. As for US. club soccer, they are taking it day by day. II was really shocked at first and I didnt think they were asking for me? MacdonaId said. Steinbruch had been called first in January. uItis a great experience for anyone and bringing it back to Miami and coming to play here is really awesome because you bring some experience from a higher IeveIf Steinbruch said. The immediate focus for the pair is to make the U-2O ; a World Cup team, but they are still excited about next ,2: v years season. uWe have a good class coming in and I think we can really be great? Steinbruch said. Macdonald 1 ,, ' 1 4 i ' agrees, commenting that uI think we can make it to the PHOTO BY SANDRA HURTADO y 315 STAFF second and third rounds of the NCAA tournament...weire DYNAMIC DUO Freshmen Brittany Steinbruch and Brittany getting really good incoming freshman and we will be MacDonald are practicmg for the U-ZO World Cup. able to build Off of what we had last season. i.vlililHIlJ.I i 57 ,1 jA-q'. ,. .. Scoreboard Overall Record 9-7-5 3 08mm at Ole Miss 09T02l07 at Alabama A8zM 1 09l06m7 at Samford O9TO8TO7 at Louisanna State University 1 09w 14IO7 vs. University of South Florida I 09I16T07 vs. Binghamton j O9H9TO7 at University of Central Florida 1 09mm vs. Stetson i 09l2W07 vs. North Carolina State 09I30l07 vs. University of North Carolina 10mm atVirginia Tech 10TOWO7 at University of Virginia 10I1U07 vs. Boston College 10I14l07 vs. University of Maryland 10I17l07 at Florida International University 10I2UO7 at Florida State University 1W2WO7 us. Clemson University 1UOUO7 at Duke University 1UO4JO7 at Wake Forest University memesesmssseewssha OOOMFIAHWHHOEHNNNQMHNWE UOOMI-PHIIPHOOHHOOHNOWHPHOH 1U07I07 at Virginia . . - PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROOT H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY STEVEN ROOT N IBIS STAFF W 16m at Umemlty Of Honda t LOOK OUT Brittany Steinbruch fights RUNNING AWAY In a game against with a player from the University of Florida International University, Brittany Florida to gain possession of the ball. MacDonald heads towards the goal. WOMEN'S SOCCER PHOTO COURTESY SPORTS INFORMATION FRONT ROW Jill Satterthwaite, Courtney Alexander, Sammy Sanderson, Jenna Levenson, Katie Oddo, Akilah Moore, Rachael Rigamat SECOND ROW Danielle Griebel, Corynn Carino, Lindsay Curtin, Paulelett Ricks-Chambers, Jessica Wyble, Lauren Kaiser, Chelsea Pederson, Sheuneen Ta, Kim Cipol- lina BACK ROW Nikki Stecich, Jessica Gillman, Brittney Steinbruch, Lauren Singer, Austen Everett, Lauren McAdam, Kyle Kocarek, Brittney Macdonald, Leigh Van Lear, Beverly Goebel, Jordan Ross, Bryn Heinicke Vv V V V; VWHV vvvvvv VVmeV v v I i; i AAAAA AAAH N! vvvsxVVVV vv N 'l 4 1 4 4 t 4 t 4 4 1 PHOTO BY NICOLE GOTWOLS H IBIS STAFF THAT'S MY BALL Defender Akilah Moore attempts to stop a player from Boston College's team from gaining possession of the ball. Her efforts paid off as UM won the game. :AM 'x 'AJAJKAAAAf 5' AAAAW WAAA. PHOTO BY NICOLE GOTWOLS ht IBIS STAFF HEADS UP Lindsay Curtin head butts the ball to her teammate Katie Oddo in hopes of the 'Canes keeping possession of the ball. L61 yawid quE 198 PUT ISUT HERE STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO W IBIS STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION What have you learned after so many years of training stugmehrlts to be their best? g V , ' . x? , , $2 4,2 I r L W a What has been your favorite memory of all time in your coaching career? WOMEN'S GOLF AAAAM.A4 A AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhAALAAltAAAAiA$DeAAP+A t It L r . .J.1,'.; 4e D D '. , .1, D D wD 3 D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D ,, e A D QDtvvvth'vivvvvv..evevv'VVvvvv;vvvvvvvvvv vvvvvvvvva FRONT ROW Hagen Weintraub, Annabelle Paulino, Marion Argi, Jessica Steward, CONCENTRATING ON THE BALL A11 ofsemorJe531ca Steward's Coach Lela Cannon, Christina Hirano, Maria Ronderos, Brooke Stuart hard work pa1d off when she flnlshed 25th 1n the ACC tournament. Scoreboard 09NV07 Cougar Classic 14th 09t25t07 Coast Carolina Tournament 5th 10tOVO7 Kentucky Tournament 9th 10t16t07 UNCG Tournament 5th 10t30t07 Edwin Watts Intercollegiate 15th 02NWO8 Qdoba Invitational 4th OWZEVOS Cuthbert Cup 5th O4tOV08 Lady Panther 12th O4t08t08 CanestCardinal Classic 8th O4t20t08 ACC Tournament 8th SETTING PRECEDENT Freshman Christina Hirano lead the team this season, finishing 15th in the ACC. GOING FOR BIRDY Freshman Brooke Stewart 1mproved consistently throughout the season, golfing her best match at the ACC tournament with a 45th place finish. 661 157w Overall Record 24-10 11709707 vs. Florida Southern W 104-61 y, 11715707 +Marist College W 85-61 f 11716707 +Virginia Commonwealth University W 69-63 4 11718707 Providence University W 64-58 11724707 vs. Morgan State University W 55-51 11728707 vs. Alabama State W 83-74 12702707 vs. St. John's University W 66-47 12708707 at Florida International University W 67-53 12713707 at Mississippi State University W 64-58 12717707 vs. Stetson University W 89-53 12720707 vs. University of North Florida W 85-63 12723707 vs. North Carolina A8zT W 95-64 12729707 vs. Winthrop University L 70-76 01702708 vs. University of Pennsylvania W 88-62 01712708 vs. Georgia Tech W 78-68 01715708 at Boston College L 66-76 7 01719708 at North Carolina State University L 77-79 01723708 vs. University of North Carolina L 82-98 01727708 vs. Clemson University W 75-72 01729708 at Wake Forest University L 68-70 02702708 at Duke University L 73-88 02706708 vs. Florida State University L 55-62 02709708 at Virginia Tech W 74-71 02717708 at Georgia Tech W 64-63 02720708 vs. Duke University W 96-95 02723708 vs. University of Maryland W 78-63 ,7 02727708 at Clemson Univeristy W 79-69 03701708 vs. University of Virginia W 95-93 03705708 vs. Boston College W 74-61 03708708 at Florida State University L 72-75 03713708 ++North Carolina State University W 63-50 03714708 H Virginia Tech L 49-63 03721708 aLSaint Mary's W 78-64 03723708 7University of Texas L 72-75 7; + Denotes ESNPU Tournament game ++ Denotes ACC Tournament game 7 Denotes NCAA tournament game t Everybody knows I am a funny guy, I joke around all the time. No matter what time it is, whether early or late, I always have jokes, Jack McClinton, star guard on the UM men's basketball team, said. McClinton, also known as M-Clutch, J-Mack, McFlurry and The Assassin, more or less because of his ability for doing the most damage at the end of games and shooting three-pointers, is the nations co-most valuable player for the ACC according to Collegelnsidercom. ll am a very humble person. You have to stay level headed and then great things will happen, McClinton said about his success. McClinton is UMls highest scorer for both free-throws and three-pointers. l1 practice all day everyday; Pin a gym rat. I throw 500-1000 shots a day, McClinton said. In case all of his practicing fails him, McClinton also keeps a cross that his mother gave him on his let birthday in his sock Funny man Jack McClinton dishes on his favorite rituals, traditions and UM memories MENSBASKETBAH: STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO H IBIS STAFF BY JEN SHOOKH lBIS-VSTAFF during games for good luck. It seems to be working because for the 2007-2008 season, McClinton became the fourth UM menis basketball player to score 1,000 career points in just two seasons. Besides any personal success and attention, McClinton enjoyed all the brotherly love between him and his teammates along with how great they played this season. lGetting selected to play in an NCAA tournament was my favorite memory. We were all together at The Hecht watching Selection Sunday when we heard our name called out that we were invited to play in the NCAA tournament, McClinton said. UM will not be missing McClinton just yet as it was announced that he will return and play his senior year. ll think there is always room for improvement. I definitely want to come back stronger and play to win more than one game in the tournamentf McClinton said. 96Mw T nmament The MEWS BaskethaH team quatitied tor the NCAA teurhameht tor the first time sihee 2002 STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO 77 IBIS STAFF t was quite the year for the UM mens basketball team, and although it marked the tCanes sixth tournament appearance, this year was the first time that any of this seasons players participated in an NCAA tournament. After failing to Virginia Tech during the quarterfinals of the ACC tournament, the tCanes still were able to get a bid to the NCAA tournament. In the first round the team went against St. Marys, who the 'Canes had not faced since December 19, 1969. Thanks to teamwork and Jack McClintonis three-point shots, the seventh-seeded tCanes prevailed against the 10theseeded St. Marys with a 78-64 win. The win meant going up against second-seeded Texas in the second round in the South Regional. It was an PLAYING HARD Lance Hurdle tries to keep the ball in his possession getting pass Texas' defense in attempt to move the ball to basket. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AUSTIN STATESMEN interesting matCh-up since Head Coach Haith was a former Longhorn assistant prior to taking over at UM in 2004. From the start of the game Texas kept a strong lead in the double digits, but UM started creeping up from behind. Between McClintonts free throws and Raymond Hickss three- pointers, as well as some goof-ups by the Longhorns, the tCanes Closed the gap to only a three point deficit. The game resulted in a 75-72 Longhorn win over UM, and the end of tournament play for the tCanes. Regardless of the outcome, the UM ments basketball team reached the second round of play in an NCAA tournament for only the third time in t V 9, UM history, something that perhaps w ,9 could have not been lmagined after the TEAM WORK Dwayne Collins makes a break with from prEWOUS 2006-2007 season. Texas' side of the court with some help from Raymond Hicks SHOOT TWO Dwayne Collins shoots the ball in hope of pulling ahead of Texas. Unfortunately it wasn't enough. HGHHNGCHANCERQmwndHKkHthtogiHmrdmumimhtambmkdmbwlmer 'Canes. Only three points separated Texas from Miami at the end of the game. MEN' S BASKETBALL History of Miami's NCAA Tournament Play 1959-60 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2001-2002 2007-2008 Wahrggbgbw 107-84 65-62 75-54 73-63 75-71 75-62 80-71 93-80 78-64 75-72 DRIVING THE BALLJack McClinton won't let anyone get Western Kentucky UCLA Lafayette College Purdue University University of Arkansas Ohio State University University of Tulsa University of Missouri St. Mary's University University of Texas in his way when he's headed for the basket. Z 9mm PigtEE 204 Of The Te m STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY SANDRA HURTADO hr IBIS STAFF ama Neesee is what people started to call Larnese James, guardrforward on the UM womenls basketball team, while she was pregnant with her son, Randy Phillips 111. llHe usually goes to all of our games and wears UM gear, James said. uThe team loves him, and everybody always wants to hold him. James received a medical red-shirt her junior year due to her pregnancy, but came back to play this season. nIn the beginning, every minute all I ever thought about was how I couldn't wait to get home and see my boy, James said. Despite some lows such as missing her sons first birthday due to basketball, or having really long days, James added that her experience juggling school, sports and a family has been easier than she initially thought. uI just love being a mother because being in school, whenever I want to quit, I think of him. Now I have someone I have to take care of and he is my motivation. I cant stop? James said. James, a music business major, admitted that although basketball is her love, music is her passion. ll would like to be a songwriter for artists and then eventually release an album... I tell myself I have to make it for my sonfl she said. As for her first season back, James, expectations had been high but unfortunately the results were different. The record was bad, but it actually wasnlt that bad because we lost the majority of games by only a few points, larnes said. ll think this season is something that we can learn from and move on with the knowledge that we can only go up from here. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF GAUR DING THE BALL Lamese James fights to keep possession of the ball in a game against University of North C arolina. usu- W feed HA ?HJEJJEHGSW ,,,,,,,,, Magma MJLWJVGW A WATCHFUL EYE Lamese holdsionto Rady as he climbs on top of a giant pltish 'Canes basketball in their home. BONDING WITH MOM Lamese and Randy enjoy a moment together while hanging out in their UM gear. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL . $m??Wm-qr l, l ,1, . g, l l l E l l PLAY DATE Sports isn't the only thing Lamese and Randy have in common, he also shares her love for music. MOST VALUABLE MOM Lamese watches over Randy as he plays ball, helping him learn the basics early on. Soz LOVE OF THE GAME Randy shares his mom's love for sports, already showing an interest in basketball. He also loves going to watch the lady 'Canes play. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ 77 IBIS STAFF DOWN FOR THE COUNT Maurita Reid gets knocked to the ground during play against Jacksonville but is quick to get up. 11709707 11713707 11719707 11723707 11724707 11728707 12702707 12704707 12708707 12715707 12718707 12719707 12729707 12730707 01702708 01705708 01710l08 01713708 01721708 01724708 01731708 02703708 02707708 02711708 02714708 02721708 02724708 02728708 03702708 03706708 Scoreboard Overall Record 9-21 vs. Florida Atlantic University vs. Jacksonville University vs. University of Michigan vs. Fordham University vs. Butler University at University of Wisconsin vs. University of Central Florida vs. Florida International University vs. University of Houston vs. Ole Miss at University of Southern Miss at Louisiana State University vs. University of Maine vs. Central Arkansas vs. Charleston Southern vs. Duke University at Clemson University at Georgia Tech vs. University of Virginia vs. Florida State University at University of Maryland at Boston College vs. Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech at North Carolina State vs. University of North Carolina at Wake Forest University at Florida State University vs. Boston College at Georgia Tech tn rirn rirn rirn 53 rirn rirq rigi rigg Earn riig ritn r5 55:5 r455:- r-gg 64-45 72-64 65-50 57-40 62-59 73-70 64-56 60-58 63-62 65-52 63-56 63-52 54-53 90-57 88-56 84-72 66-61 68-65 79-68 75-70 90-50 70-42 54-52 81-73 51-45 79-61 50-45 50-49 63-52 76-49 ml DUNK NG DAM ES Tough Losses Leads to New Goals STORY BY KIERSTEN SCHMIDT 7711315 STAFF The womenls basketball team is looking toward the future after a disappointing season in 2007-2008. The lady iCanes finished the season 9-20 overall i2-12 ACQ, but have promise for the upcoming seasons. Six new players will join the team next year, part of a signing Class ranked as high as number 25. The lCanes never got off to a strong start; beginning the season 7-8 before heading into ACC conference play. Despite their record, the team earned quality wins against Clemson and Georgia Tech, while many losses came in the final seconds of the game. Plagued all season by low scoring percentages and high turnover numbers, the iCanes will need more energy and drive if they hope to succeed next season. After jumping out to a lead in the first half of many games, the team had trouble hanging onto those leads to finish out the game. They finished the season with a loss to Georgia Tech in the first round of the ACC tournament. Senior Guard Maurita Reid led the team in 3-point shooting and rebounds. She was chosen by the ACC coaches as a member of the ACC Defensive Team and by the ACC media members as ACC Honorable Mention. After a tough season, the lCanes have a lot to look forward to next year. In addition to the new players, the team is only losing two seniors and eleven players will return. With their experience and the new talent coming in, the lCanes will come out strong next year against their tough ACC competition. em W PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT H IBIS STAFF PAST THE GAURD Maurita Reid attempts to drive past a Jacksonville defender and to the basket. Despite the loss, Reid was one of the top scoring Lady 'Canes of the game. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMAOTIN FRONT ROW Albrey Grimsley, Vitalija Vasciunaite, Epiphany Woodson, LaToya Cunningham, Marita Reid, Eboni Sadler, Damisha Moore BACK ROW Briyana Blair, Lamese James, LaToya Drake, Carla Williams, Kathryn Hester, Diane Barnes, Charmaine Clark WAITING FOR THE REBOUND In a game against the University of Virginia, the lady 'Canes are ready for the rebound, if the ball doesn't make it into the hoop. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF Loz up IN THE AIR Charamaine Clark L PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ w IBIS STAFF attempts to sink a three pointer in a game WON'T BACK DOWN LaToya Cunningham struggles for against top ACC team Duke. possession of the ball during the University of North Carolina vs UM women's basketball game. $607613 PI$E 208 The Vallverdus STORY BY PRAVIN PATEL N IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF READY AND WAITING Daniel Vallverdus waits for his opportunity to hit the ball across the net. PHOTO BY JC RIDLEY N SPORTS INFORMATION IN YOUR COURT Laura Vallverdu returns a serve during a match against the University of Michigan. 956mg mgr; 210 Overall Record 17-6 01125108 vs. Florida Atlantic University W 7-0 02102108 vs. Florida IntemationalUniversity W 6-1 02103108 vs. University of Michigan W 6-1 02107108 vs. College of William 8: Mary W 4-1 02108108 vs. Stanford University L 3-4 02109108 vs. University of California W 4-3 02116108 vs. University of Central Florida W 6-1 02117108 vs. Baylor University L 1-4 02123108 vs.Wichita State University W 6-1 03103108 at Florida State University L 2-5 03107108 vs. Clemson University W 5-2 03109108 vs. Georgia Tech L 1-6 03122108 at University of Virginia W 6-1 03123108 at Virginia Tech W 4-3 03128108 vs. Duke University W 4-3 04105108 at Boston College W 7-0 04106108 at University of Maryland W 6-1 04112108 at North Carolina State University W 6-1 04113108 at Wake Forest University W 6-1 04118108 vs. Florida State University L 2-4 05109108 vs. Quinnipiac University W 4-0 05110108 vs. University of Notre Dame W 4-0 PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT 11 IBIS STAFF 05115108 VS.Bay101' University L 1-4 FRONT ROW Gina Sabatino, Caren Seenauth, Laura Vallverdu, Claudia Wasilewski BACK ROW Coach Jeff Thomsen, Bianca Eichkorn, Michaela Kissell, Romy Farah, Coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ 11IBIS STAFF GOING OUT IN STYLE Underclassmen, Assistant Coach Jeff Thomsen and Head Coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews were joined by Sebastian to honor graduating athletes at the last home match. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ 11IBIS STAFF SINGLES PLAY Senior Romy Farah prepares to hit the ball in a match against Jelnea Durisic of the University of North Carolina. Farah won the match, 6-4, 7-5. TEFINISa-m; Scoreboard Overall Record 17-8 01mm vs. Florida Atlantic University 02h25h08 vs. Samford University 0U29l08 vs. University of Florida OWOMO8 at Ohio State University OZMSNB at University of Kentucky 02h 1W08 at Rice University 02h 1908 vs. University of Central Florida OWZWOS vs. Furman University o3m7ms at Georgia Tech O3mwO8 at Clemson University 03h 13h08 vs. Purdue University 03h 15hO8 vs. Florida State University OBQUOS vs. Duke University 030an at University of Virginia O3BWO8 at Virginia Tech OMOMOS vs. North Carolina State OMOWOS vs. Wake Forest University 04MH08 at Boston College 04H3h08 at University of Maryland 04l1W08 vs. University of Maryland 04l18h08 vs. University of North Carolina v . , a V . 04M9h08 vs. Florida State University PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT y IBIS STAFF OM2WO8 VS. University Of Virginia FRONT ROW Keith Crowley, Daniel Vallverdu David Rosenfeld, Vivek Subramanian, Hector Nieto OSHWOS VS- University Of 509th Florida BACK ROW Assistant Coach C.J. Weber, Carl Sundberg, Westin Wendt, J.C. Whitner, Barnabas 05HV08 at Un1vers1ty Of Honda Carrega, Head Coach Mario Rincon, Volunteer Assistant Coach Mel Spence mmmgmm III I l I II HILJCIDL'DWHONNIIAWNNHMHMwHH ,pmugpowlxlmmmhmmm 4-3 WSWQEQEEQEWWWWQQQSSWSWEQQ WM X 9:3 x K hx, X xi$x$ Q mew...g.,..., PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ w IBIS STAFF SEEING DOUBLE The duo Of Carl Sundberg and Daniel Vallverdu shake hands with players from Samford University after their winning match. Sundberg and Vallerdu finished the season ranked number 19 in the nation for men's doubles. PHOTO BY MELINDA HOCHARDW IBIS STAFF HARD AT WORK Vlvek E IN THE AIR Barnabas Carrega serves to his opponent Subramanian makes a great save H during his singles match versus Furman University. keeping game play going. PHOTO BY MELINDA HOCHARDN IBIS STAFF 9504613 PiggE 212 MORNING WORKOUT Members of thew rowmg team are known for their 6AM workouts on the intercoastal. up to you taking over as head STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO N IBIS STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY SPORTS INFORMATION FIRST YEAR COACH A year ago Robbie Tenenbaum was coaching rowing at the University ofWashington. Now hes a Come and hes proud ofit. college. How did you go from M'fetlts gm excited to . a-ps forward for next 15$ K $3th , M 1 FIRST YEAR Head Coach for the Women's Rowing Team Robbie Tenebaum is one of Miami's newest additions What ulere the euentsrle'uanirigw I You were a marketing major in h marketing to coaching rowing? What do you think of Miami? What are your immediate goals for yourself as a new coach? What do you like to do on your time off from coaching? ROWING 1986 Year that UM established a Rowing Club 1996 Year that NCAA and UM recognized Rowing as a Varsity Sport FRONT ROW Kelly Amsler, Jessica Cruz, Christina Crocco, Shira Kharrazi, Lauren Buck, Nic Saner, Beth Krawec, Caitlin Augustin SECOND ROW Hannah McKay Marleena Eyre, Emily Winggrove, Rachael Sporko, Tara Eddings, Julianne Parker BACK ROW Courtney Guy, Molly Thornton, Karalyn Van Aken, Stacey Kerr, Laura Cordner, Stephanie Parrish, Sarah Medland, Louise Parry, Olivia Arkell GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM? Hannah McKay and Nic Saner listen for their coxswain's directions as they try to row in unison. Scoreboard 2008 18t Varsity 8 Results 03729708 at UCF 2nd 06:44.64 04705708 vs. Indiana lst 07.46.60 04705708 vs. Notre Dame 2nd 08:06.10 04706708 at Eastern Michigan lst 07:07.32 04719708 ACC Championship 4th 06:46.30 04726708 at Jacksonville lst 05:52.60 05718708 South Central Sprints 13th 06:51.20 v I I i STRENGTH IN NUMBERS University of Miami's varsity eight team practices on Miami' causeway last September, While preparing for their spring season. EIz PHOTO BY MELINDA HOCHARD H IBIS STAFF BUTTERFLY STROKE Annika Saamak swims to victory in the 100 meter butterfly during a home meet versus Houston. V STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO H lBlS STAFF nttany Viola is only a sophomore, but in her short time at UM she has already accomplished being the third female diver in UM history to win an NCAA Division I National Championship. If that wasnt enough, she also was named the ACC Diver of the Year and made the All-ACC Womenls Academic Swimming and Diving Team. This year I really wanted to win an NCAA championship. It was great to have the result and have all the hard work payoff, Viola said. She did not always dive though, and none of Violals current success could have been made possible without her beginnings in gymnastics. After having quit the sport and trying out volleyball at the age of thirteen, her tumbling skills were noticed. II was in PE. and the coach saw me doing flips and he asked me if I wanted to try diving. I was at the right place at the right time, Viola said. uIt opened the door for doing a sport and being happy Gymnastics was strenuous and time consuming. I didn't have a life. With divingI had so much fun from the get-go? Besides loving the sport and feeling more like shels on vacation while practicing outside at the pool, Viola explains her love for her fellow divers. nWe all laugh at practice, we act retarded. We have very different personalities, but some how they all work together, Viola said. They are like having a second family? With the Olympics in China approaching, Viola is one of a handful of UM athletes who plan on qualifying for the ceremonies. Whether or not she makes it, UM still has her for two more years. uGoing to the Olympics and winning gold is something I have been dreaming about since I went and watched the 1996 Olympics lin Atlantal, Viola said. uI dont think many people do sports to be mediocre, and if you ClO a sport you like, you want to be the best? PHOTO BY JENISHHOOK N IBIS STAFF BEST IN THE COUNTRY National champion Brittany Viola works out at the University Center pool almost everyday. iaw v II Wu! H . 3D bIViNg; 6 'r m, L W r 1 ; . V 1 2 V a- . r w, i 1.. N! F - FRONT ROW Brittany Viola, Elisabeth Torres, Emerson Davis, Capria DeVenuto, Deidre Novotny, Jenna Dreyer SECOND ROW Kirsten Pomerleau, Katie Eason, Britta Boesing, Meredith Hatic, Tina Rau, Victoria Zubowicz, Allison Bardowell, Jennifer Powell BACK ROW J.J. Kinzbach, Maggie Ravenna, Kelly Peloquin, Magda Waszkiewicz, Annika Saarnak, Ryann Labreche, Marina Dadic, Tiffany Petzold, Reuben Ross NOT PICTURED Sarah Lozier, Emily Bouck Wrmm PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERG 11IBIS STAFF LEAP OF FAITH Brittany Viola jumps off of the high dive during a daily practice. She became the 25th NCAA Diving Champion. Scoreboard Overall Record 8-3 10112107 vs. Florida International University W 176-43 10113107 at Florida Gulf Coast University W 156-84 10116107 vs.Villanova University W 151-85 10119107 at Florida State University L 81-200 11102107 vs. University of Houston W 179-101 W h PHOTOLBY JEN SHOOK1IS1BISTAFF PHOTO BY MELINDA HOCHARD 11IBIS STAFF AFTER THE GUN Members of the 11109107 .Fl 'd Atl t' U ' ' 165-132 Reuban ROSS 12701107 vs on a an 1c mveISIty - Ohio State Invitational . NCAA Division 1 Champion in the 12109107 CAMO. InVitatiODal - swimming team from UM and the 3-meter springboard competition 01104108 vs. Umverstty of Notre Dame L 88-154 University Of Houston push Off the . Placed fourth in the 10-meter 01111108 at Vanderbllt UanEFSIty . . W 186-74 starting blocks. springboard at the NCAA 01126108 vs. lflonda Internauohal 0n1ver51ty W 167-63 Championship Florldat Gulf Coast Umventy W 169-70 . Second male diver in ACC history 02102108 at Flonda Atlantlc Umver31ty L 155-184 - - - . 02103108 2008 All Star Challenge - to mm a Natlonal Champlonshlp . . . Men's 2008 ACC Diver of the Year 02123108 ACC Champ1onsh1ps 10TH 182 Slz NO LANE ASSIGNMENTS HERE Tim Ham's! X best event is the 800 Meter run. It is, considered a long distance sprint and requires that the athlete completeh th laps of the track. STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO H IBIS STAFF irn Harris, four-tirne All-Arnen'can I senior sprinter on the UM menls track team, never thought that he would end up taking track as seriously as he does now. uI started track when I was ten. 1 did it more to prepare me for football, but eventually when I got high school I decided to stick with it when l was getting noticed and later was offered scholarships, Harris said. He grew up in a home where football reigned, especially since his father is the head football coach at Booker T. Washington High School, where Harris played football all through high school. He did not begin to take track seriously until his senior year. ll felt track gave me the best opportunity to excel professionally in sports instead of pursuing football,u Harris said. It was easier to accept once I started to get even better lat trackl. Once at UM, it took Harris until his LIKE THE GODDESS NIKE When it s time to compete runners trade in their running shoes for light weight spikes or racing flats, to improve their speed. PHOTOS BY LEAH ADAMS H IBIS STAFF sophomore year to really breakout due to a rocky start his freshman year filled with injuries. ll thought about whether or not I had made the right decision with Choosing track over football? Harris said. ll trusted my coaches and lost weight. That bit of success lsophomore yearl showed me I could be something great. Great is an understatement as to how successful Hands became as a lCane athlete. This year he won his sixth ACC Championship for the 800 meters, and also lowered his own time in the event. He now plans to make a career out of the sport, but has not forgotten his roots and plans on one day giving back to a community like the one he came from by coaching inner-city kids. Fortunately I was one with great parents and I think I would have still made it to college, but I look at others and know they would not have made it had it not been for sports, Harris said. PREPARING FOR GREATNESS Tirn Harris mentally prepares himself before getting into the blocks. MEN'S TRACK PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION FRONT ROW Patrick Blackie, Brandon Calabro, Eric Miller, Greg Grosiski, Richard Bernard, Tim Harris, Casey McGinn, Ryan Woodlee BACK ROW Vince Giambanco, Mike Dolan, Andrew Chopus, Cory Nelms, Les Bradley, Diego Rosado, Chris Tringali, Patrick O'Donnell, Roland Dasilva, Evan Davilas Scoreboard 0V26r08 Tom Jones Memorial J NTRt': 02r09r08 02N6w08 OSrOVOS O3NSw08 O3w22w08 03M29w08 04r05r08 O4w12w08 O4Ngw08 O4w26r08 OSNWOS 05w3V08 ACC Challenge Tyson Invitational ACC Indoor Championships NCAA Indoor Championships Hurricane Invitational Hurricane Challenge Florida Relays Miami Elite Invitational ACC Championships Penn Relays Georgia Tech Invitational NCAA Championships tNTRZNo Team NTR NTR NTR NTR NTR NTR NTR NTR 8th NTR NTR NTR Result l; PHOTO FROM 1992 IBIS aking the cross over from football to track isn't uncommon, since 1992 UM Gridders tfootball playersl have won 32 conference titles and hold 15 school records. One such athlete, Horace Copeland was the first UM Track and Field Athlete to earn All American honors in 1992. That season Horace Copeland won the longjump, 100 meter dash, and the 4X100 - enough to earn him the honor of the Big East's Most Outstanding Performer. Copeland was drafted in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, where he played for five seasons. Continuing the tradition this year the Men's Track team has six UM football players on their roster. LIZ 1 g y f: . halle ge but I 1earned to manage IIgy time u 011 t '1 e1: $10061 PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION RUNNING FOR GOLD Kristy Whyte won the ACC Championship in the 100 and 200 meters as well as the 4X1OO meter relay. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION PHOTOS BY MARISSA GUTHERZ 11 IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY MARISSA GUTHERZ N IBIS STAFF NUMBER ONE IN THE NATION Krista Simkins won the BREAKING AWAY Krista S1mkins passes a JUMPING INTO THE SAND Deandra Doyley NCAA Championship in the 400 Meter run. Texas A8zM competitor in a 400 meter race. takes off while competing in the long jump. WOMEN'S TRACK 5' PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION FRONT ROW Caitlan Knapp, Kaitlin Nazario, Tara Thomas, Takecia Jameson, Salewa Adenikenju, Christina Madry SECOND ROW Miranda Wilson, Megan Novinger, Kristy Whyte, jackie Sullivan, Ashley Dukes, Aviana Cooper, Jamie Stephens, Charlene Fuller, Tameka Jameson, Nicole McGowan, Tracy Coffy, Kathleen Mclnvale BACK ROW Katherine Woodard, Andrea Wood, Anika Arevalo, Jessica Fern, Ena Leufroy, Deandra Doyley, DeeDee Phlatts, Mikaela Green, NeNe Kamate, Ti'erra Brown, Krista Simkins, Khadija Talley, Misti Barber, Stephanie Webber, Viktoria Andonova PHOOS COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Takecia Jameson practices for the 110 Meter hurdles before competing at Cobb Stadium. Km Mar 0 AM. I PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF ON YOUR MARKS The Hurricane Invitational held each March is a great opportunity for athletes from northern schools to compete outdoors early in the year. Scoreboard 0V26h08 Tom Jones Memorial NTR:k OWOWO8 ACC Challenge NTR O2NBh08 Tyson Invitational NTR 03h0V08 ACC Indoor Championships NTR O3NShO8 NCAAIndoor Championships NTR O3h22h08 Hurricane Invitational NTR 03M29h08 Hurricane Challenge NTR O4hOWO8 Florida Relays NTR O4NZhO8 Miami Elite Invitational NTR O4NSWO8 ACC Championships NTR OMZWOB Penn Relays NTR OSNWO8 Georgia Tech Invitational NTR 05h3VO8 NCAA Championships NTR hNTR2No Team Result 61: The Sarasota B W Highschool friends and teammates continue their baseball careers at UM STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO H IBIS STAFF Sarasotians on the UM baseball team stick together as best friends year-round. Eric Erickson tLHPl, Mark Sobolewski BBl and Joey TerdoslavicthFHNFl all played baseball together at Sarasota High School in Florida prior to their arrival at UM. They explain it was an individual decision and they did not intend on following each other, but somehow they did. Erickson and Sobolewski both came to Visit Miami the same weekend and, while Erickson signed, Sobolewski did not. He instead chose Georgia Tech before he quickly canceled and signed on to be 51 Cane. Terdoslavich, a year a younger than his sophomore friends, signed on after keeping in contact with the boys during their first year of playing for UM. We are both proud of Joe and were glad to see him sign last year. We didnlt tell him where to go, but I was glad to see him make the right Choice, Sobolewski said. As for how their long-tirne relationship affects their performance on the field, they unanimously agree its only positive. M ost part their ways after high school, but three K ll think we feed off of each other when he is pitching well and then I get a big hit. Its a familiarity thing; its so great to see him do so well? Sobolewski said. uWe both have had success here and its awesome to see because we are such great friends. We pull for each other and when things are not good we are there just the same and we get ourselves going again. ill know when I am pitching and I look back and Mark is behind me, its really cool to see, Erickson agreed. As for their relationship with Terdoslavich, they look at each other with smiles and agree he is simply indescribable. He's like a sloppy little brotherf Erickson said. Sobolewski agreed, saying lhe is kind of our little brother, and we look out for him. We have so many extremely experienced guys and he has gotten to start a bunch of games as a freshman and he is going to have a great career here. Terdoslavich explains his perspective. Tm a little crazier than Eric and Soho; lid have to say Ilm a mix of the two? he said. Mark is a very hard worker and great guy and Eric is really laid back, I am glad to be friends with them. '13 else on the team , , :gmfesgmaiipaseban p1ay r 21 11111111st '1 g ears 51d ,1 51121th1 me 11115111 cen11y;W en 1 .'moreca118 thats Whe 132g . What made this season different from others? Why this year for; the championship? What was different? 11v: 2 5 - 1' L 115 same parkmg15t 6111111 3'39 WIth 11110111311 3115 black beans 1111111 PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK 111315 STAFF 151 ON TO THE MAJORS First baseman Yonder Alonso was selected seventh by the Cincinnati Reds in the MLB draft. PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF AN ALL AMERICAN Yonder Alonso waits for the perfect pitch in UP IN THE AIR After waiting for the perfect pitch Yonder Alonso a game against the University of North Carolina. hits the ball straight up and the catcher tries to get an out. BASEBALL xVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV'YVV'VV VVVV'VVVVVVVYVYVV vvvv vvvvv ' vvvvvvvv VV'V'V'VVY VVV'V' v Overall Record 53-12 OZHZlOS vs. Cincinnati University 02 23 08 vs. Cincinnati University 02 24 08 vs. Cincinnati University 02 29 08 vs. University of Florida 03 01 08 vs. University of Florida OWOWOS vs. University of Florida 03th08 vs. Lehigh University 03l0W08 vs. Boston College 03 08 09 vs. Boston College OBMWOS vs. Boston College 03M 1l08 vs. Pennsylvania State University 0N 12 08 vs. University of Maine 0y 1M08 at North Carolina State University OBMSNS at North Carolina State University OW 1008 at North Carolina State University 03 18 08 vs. Cornell University 03HW08 vs. NJIT O3QUO8 vs. Wake Forest University 03 23 08 vs. Wake Forest University 03 25 08 vs. Bethune Cookman University 03 26 08 vs. Bethune Cookman University 03 28 08 at Duke University 03 29 08 at Duke University OMOUO8 vs. Florida Atlantic University OMOZNB vs. Florida International University OMOMOS vs. Clemson University ONOWOS vs. Clemson University OMOWOS vs. Clemson University OMOSNS vs. Florida Gulf Coast University OAVOWOS vs. Florida Atlantic University O4l12mS at Georgia Tech University 04 13 08 at Georgia Tech University 01H 13 08 at Georgia Tech University OM16l08 at Florida Atlantic University 04 18 08 at Florida State University 04V 1WOS at Florida State University O4l2W08 at Florida State University 04 23 08 vs. Florida International University 04l25mS vs. University of Virginia OMZWOS vs. University of Virginia OMZWOS vs. University of Virginia OSlOZMS vs. Saint Mary's University 05l03mS vs. Saint Mary's University OSMMOS vs. Saint Mary's University 05 09 08 at Virginia Tech University OW 1W08 at Virginia Tech University 09 1W08 at Virginia Tech University 09 13 08 vs. North Florida University OW 15MB v . University of North Carolina OSHWOS V . University of North Carolina 09 1W08 V . University of North Carolina OSQUOS v . Clemson Universitf OSQZNS v . Georgia Tech Universitf OSQMOS v . North Carolina State Universitf 0925MB v . University of Virginif OSBWOS v . Bethune Cookman University: 05l3UO8 v . Missouri University: OWOUOS v . Mississippi University: 06mm V . University of Arizonaii osmwos v . University of Arizonaizl: 06 08 08 v . University of Arizonaizl: OW 1MO8 vs. University of Georgia O6MWO8 v . Florida State University 7-5 06 18 08 vs. Stanford University 8-3 h ACC Tournament Game, i- NCAA Tournament, ii - NCAA Super Regional, - College World Series VVIVV V 'VVVV V 7 $$H??wwmmw ngMNmn-POth 7 vvvvvvvvvvvv .VVXV VVVV 7' 4-2 7-4 Wswsswssssssswsaabssssssysbsessshzsessssassssesbssssssssbsssss plate in mg NCAA Super Region yam; f7 7 Y . 7 7 H , STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO mas STAFF PAGE 0 , , , - a , N2 0 a L ; a J 2 PHOTOS BY JEN SHOCK AI IBIS STAFF ; a a g a a fter an amazing 438 overall record and 236 ACC record, thefCan-es 224 0' t ,- 0 , - 1' ' played for the last time in Mark Light Stadium before its 2008 enovatjons. The 2008 season marked the Canes baseball teams hrst ACC championship title since joining the conference in 2005. The season also proved to be a career launcher for MLB first round draft picks Yander Alonso, Jemile Weeks, and Carlos Gutiertez, and second rounders Dennis Raben,B1ake Tekotte, and Mark Soholeski. Even Haad Coach Jim Morris got huge recognition as he received the ACC Coach of the Year award for leading his Canes to the outstanding season record. a Arguably the most exciting series win of the season was the Canes victory two games to one over IFSU in mid-April. Both teams went in as flISt and second ranked and the Win over the Seminoles reaffirmed UMts position as the number one ranked team in the natioh. This season the UM baseball team saw more support than ever before from both students and families from around the Coral Gables area. With such a successful season over, Canes fans have much to 100k forWard to a next year including a new stadium and another chance at the College World Series. ' ' PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION FRONT ROW Michael Rudman, Blake Tekotte, PJ Fisher, Yasmani Grandal, Ryan Perry, Iden Nazario, Harold Levy, Joey Terdoslavich, Jemile Weeks SECOND ROW Scott Volpe, Ross Kumasaki, JD Arteaga, Gino DiMare, Jim Morris, Joe Mecadante, Ron LeClair, Jimmy Goins, Robert McDaniel THIRD ROW Chris Hernandez, Dave DiNataIe, Yonder Alonso, Jonathan Weislow, Jason Hagerty, D.J. Swatch- eno, Ryan Jackson, Anthony Nalepa, David Gutierrez, Carlos Gutierrez, PJ Fisher BACK ROW Alex Koronis, Jason Santana, Chris Gawenda, Chris Hernandez, Jason Santana, John Housey, Kyle Bellamy, Tim Burke, Dennis Raben, Mark Sobolewski, Enrique Garcia UM's post season winning tradition has been created over several generations. UM has at Mark Light Field and . Miami is 83 12 overall at home as a regional and super regional host which includes . Miami is 169-78 ah-time in the NCAA Tournament and 48-381n the College World SeriesUM is STILL NUMBER ONE Junior Adan Severino walks to first base after being walked in the last regular season game against the University of North Carolina, UM lost the game 12-11. CLOSING THE GAP During the opening game in the NCAA Regional against Bethune-Cookman University, Blake Tekottea junior majoring in Business Administration, hits a two-run single in the seventh inning giving the University of Miami a distinct lead. The Hurricanes won the game 7-4. m a a w +- a . a i w n 5'15 l a u: sill... u. STORY BY SANDRA HURTADO x1 IBIS STAFF fter an exciting entry to the College World Series, the lCanes participation came to a screeching halt after Stanford knocked the team out with a score of 8-3 in the elimination game. The lCanes were Omaha bound after beating Arizona two games to one in the Super Regional that took place in Mark Light Stadium. The next matCh-up was against the Georgia Bulldogs and the lCanes went in with hopes of becoming the next No. 1 seeded Hurricane baseball team to win the College World Series after the 1999 group. Unfortunately the team had to enter the losers bracket after a tough game against Georgia. The lCanes had a real fighting chance when Yancler Alonso, Jamille Weeks and Blake Tekotte homered, combining for all four of the lCanes runs that game. In the ninth inning the Bulldogs shockingly scored four runs knocking out the top-seeded lCanes 7-4. In the bracket 1 elimination game against Florida State the lCanes won 7-5 taking out their ACC rival. Even though FSU had a record-setting 18 hits off of four Miami pitchers, they were not able to bring in enough runs to defeat the lCanes. Carlos Gutierrez was able to finish the game successfully when he held off a bases loaded situation in the ninth inning and handed over his teams first win of the College World Series. The game that proceeded was against the team that would end it all for good, the Stanford Cardinal. The lCanes failed to score on many opportunities, and left 12 runners on bases. The Cardinal batters had their act together and pitchers Enrique Garcia and Anthony Nalepa were not a ; . V V .1 . L ,1 Va able to hold down the offense. The lethal combination of a less than stellar Wt ,. i' ' Mt ' e l 1 ' .1 t ; offense and poor defense led to the lCanes final loss. SAFE AT HOME Sophomore Mark Sobolewski slides safely to home plate during the NCAA Super Regional against Arizona. Szz 966m P1393 226 ' WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS DaIaI Eldick shows off her Intramural Championship shirt NTRAMURAL RELAXATION WQQM 55m STORY AND PHOTOS BY SANDRA HURTADO H IBIS STAFF neuroscience, sports like soccer are a year-round commitment. Besides playing Club soccer, Eldick enjoys playing intramurals. IIWhen p1ayingintramura151 I am more relaxed, and I am able to practice on my footwork and techniques, because I am not focused on destroying the other team? Eldick said. EIdickIs club soccer team separates each year into three teams that participate in intramural competition. This fall, her team won the indoor soccer championship, but her favorite memory playing intramurals thus far, was when her team went to the championship two falls ago and came in second. IIt was the most intense game because we went into overtime, double overtime, and then shootoutsf, Eldick said. Even while soccer is going on, Eldick still finds time to participate in volleyball and flag football games. This year flag football season came with an unpleasant surprise. She broke her nose and had to take a break from playing sports for the first time during her college career. uI intercepted the ball and was sandwiched, but it was actually the impact against someone on my team that broke my nose, Eldick said. uIt felt so stupid not being able to play my sports because of a broken nose when my feet were fmef While soccer rules her life, her second love is volleyball. Next year Eldick plans to add beach volleyball to her already extensive list of intramural sports. Sports are my life. If I didnt have sports, I would have had a nervous breakdown from school a long time ago, Eldick said uEven though its intense, sports bring me tranquility and balance. F or Daial Eldick, a pre-med sophomore majoring in 7 DRIBBLING THE BALL Dalal Eldick practices for her next soccer game; practicing keeps her in shape and is a form of relaxation. s are my life. have s orts, have ha a rvous breakdow from school a time ago Dalal Eldick sophomore from last season's club soccer Championship. QUEEN OF INTRAMURALS Dalal holds up the balls for the intramural sports in Which she participates. You can find her on the IM fields every day ngefA PAKCEE L? The Other Teams MEN'S INTRAMURALS STORY AND PHOTOS BY SANDRA HURTADO HIBIS STAFF experience. Many students choose to take full advantage of playing sports on campus competitively. ll started playing since the first days I moved into the freshman dorms, junior Chris Kitterman, intramural chair of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, said. Although most stick to their favorite sport, Kitterman plays up to five sports throughout the year and is busy playing in games every night. Whenever there were teams to get on I would play on them and, once I joined the fraternity, I could just play all of them, Kitterman said. With SAE he plays flag football, volleyball, wallyball, softball, dodge ball and sometimes even co-ed flag football outside of the fraternity. However, it is soccer that is his main sport. Things can get very interesting when you have a group of fraternity members playing sports. lIf anyone drops a pass, the next day they have to carry the ball all day laround campusl, Kitterman explained. Getting involved through sports on campus bonds students together each and every semester. I feel like it has brought everything together, when you can play and win and then go out afterwards, you build a lot of unity. You make a lot of friends, Kitterman said. Sitting in his purple SAE jersey and wearing long white socks and a headband, which he wears anytime he plays, Kitterman said that since he is in a fraternity, they have a huge fan base and he and his friends swear by TACKLE FOOTBALL Two brothers accidently collide while their motto, uWe do it for the fans. attempting to remove the flag from the opposing team. Intramurals can be a fundamental part of the college erg; u. was, .. one drops a pass, . xt day they ha g carry the ball .. taround came Chris Kitterman junior Intramurals By The Numbers lllllllllllIIIHIIIHIMllIIIIIllIllllIIIIIllIlllllIHIIIIlllllllIIIlHIIIIIIIlIIIIIHlllIHIlllllIlIIHIHIlll!IIllIHHlllllllllllllllllllllll 20 Intramural Sports 5 Leagues within offered each year intramurals FROM THE SIDELINES Members of the $40 Registration Fee 5 Games 1961' sport READY FOR ACTION Chris Kitterman SAE flag football team cheer on their for each teams played each season holds the football waiting for the team to teammates while they wait for their get in formation for the next play. chance to play. TEAM HUDDLE Members of the flag football team huddle up to discuss strategy. .- . TOUCHDOWN . . PIHVUI :; :31 rugglo m kewp mm Ham; inlurl so they LILJH acme points lo: mm town MR. BLUE AND GOLD 1H lrmiitiom ancient Greek garb, Jamal Jonas ma keg a Speech about his fraternity and Greek life at UM. PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER H IBIS STAFF evisani do ipseed omey in : Vasquez k Walden -iss PHILANTHROPY, SISTERHOOD, BID DAY, BONDING, BROTHERHOOD, MIXERS, RITUALS, PARTIES, RECRUITMENT, FORMAL, O-CHEER, GREEK WEEK, UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES Editor's Note: Coverage of Greek Organizations in the Ibis is sponsored by each individua1 organization. 34M5$ikWW4iWES Oronty . Recrwtment W STORY BY DANIELLA SUAREZ M IBIS STAFF ithout a doubt, Greek Life is an excellent way to get involved on campus and it provides endless opportunities to make memories for life. Each year, hundreds of tCane ladies, go through recruitment in hopes of making sorority life their own. Though in past years recruitment has been a time of torrential downpours and hurricanes, recruitment this year went as smoothly as it had been planned. nWe worked so hard to make sure that everything was perfect and we were so excited to meet all the new girls, Junior Emily McCollum, a sister at Delta Delta Delta, said. Each sorority put on their brightest smiles as they sang their best songs and prepared for Open House, which was spread over two nights this year. Each girl learned a little about the sorority by talking to several of the sisters. Philanthropy night was especially dedicated to sharing the importance of every Photo COL chapters specific philanthropic organization. The following night, Invitational, provided a Chance for the girls to see a different side WELCC of each sorority before they made their decisions on Preference, the sisters 3 last night of recruitment. Thomps Spirits were high on Bid Day and excitement was in the air Crown. for revealing pledges at the Rock. Each sorority cheered for their new pledges and welcomed them with open arms. The long week of danielle bruno work was finally over, but all the hard work was worth it. sophomore, alpha delta pi It was definitely very exciting to get such an amazing group of new members, Sophomore Danielle Bruno, a sister of Alpha Delta Pi, said. t1 wouldnt have it any other way. Photo COL ALPHA DELTA Pl 12:31:?! . Juniors Caroline O,Connr Fasano, Kelsey Karp, unvielin Jessica DellaValle, and Sarah Koos, sisters of Alpha Delta Pi, eagerly wait to greet their new sisters at , . , , . the Rock. i . . Photo Courtesy of ALPHA DELTA PI ; w - -, SQRRI YBIA AAAAAAAAAAAAA; .vvvvvvvvvvvv 7w VVVVVVVVV v V vvvv V VVVVV? W Photo Courtesy of DELTA DELTA DELTA PUT tEM UP New members of' 4 Delta, Danil tmsJes ' ,jonnSU;.; Eubank, and Allison Mose lear how to put ut ' 1 on th In; Qity Patie Photo Courtesy of ZETA TAU ALPHA WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Zeta Tau Alpha sisters Megan Anderson, Kristen Difronzo, Kimberly Thompson, and Brittany Miller show off the Zeta Crown. Photo Courtesy of KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA EAGERLY WAITING Erica Thompson, Caity Meehan, Rachel Thomas, Karla Montes-Rivera, Courtney OtConnell, Melissa Dom, and Delia Arevalo wait for unvieling of their new sisters. Photo Courtesy of DELTA PHI EPSILON SHOUT IT OUT Seniors Amy Sofka and Andi DeField, sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon, cheer in front of the rock as they celebrate the end of recruitment. t.- v p i ------,.-,--....,..V i 1 ! 9' ; . f; i 3:9 1: ,H V. ,l ,IXE. v? Hp MEMBERS Dani Ames Angela Astorini Kim Barron Karissa Blasko Jacqueline Bolanos Angelica Bradley Blair Brettschneider Danielle Bruno Jessica Butler Mary Katherine Bywaters Katy Carey Briana Casey Heather Chau Donna Cheung Whitney Clark Kellie Clifford Jennifer Colson Kristen Coote Kitty Cortes Mariesa Coughanour Morgan Creamer Lindsay Crouch Ally Day Danielle Defoe Jessica DellaValIe Francesca DeLucia Beth DePrima Suzy Dettling Jennifer Diliberto Lindsay DiMattina Kate Drescher Emily Ershowsky Cathy Evancho Courtney Ewert Allison Farrar Caroline Fasano Dominique Fasano Betty Franky Alex Fruin Rebecca Garbarz Abby Goodson Hillary Gorski Alexis Gray Christen Greczylo Carrie Hanson Meredith Hatic Rachel Holcomb Milissa Hutchinson Anjoly Ibrahim Christine Ira Lisa Jimenez Erica Jones Rachael Kaminski Kelsey Karp Erica Kirschner Sarah Koos Kim Kuretski Melissa Lande Bridget Larson Jennifer Ledon Jaclyn Levi Sam Levine Katryna Lim Alyssa Losch Molly Manuse Alison Mathews Erica McGill Sofia Montalvo Kathleen Mullin April Neumann Erin O'Connor Marissa Orenstein Jamie Ostroff Emily Payton Susan Peavy Liza Perry Betsi Poti Jennifer Prosniewski Karen Rasmussen Heather Reel Jasmynne Reppel Sonya Richards Brigitte Rose Richa Sadana Lisa Seidenberg Nicole Severi Christine Shepard Sarah Shergy Maya Smith Jessica Stahl Natalie Stein Margaret Steingut Alexandra Stermari Allison Stern Julia Strasser Brittany Stutzman Daniella Suarez PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERGN IBIS STAFF Sarah Surwit Nicole Sutter Martamaria Tobenas Marina Trevisani Megan Trudo Edith Turnipseed Alyssa Twomey Loren wain Alexandra Vasquez Stephanie Walden Jessica Weiss Kendall Williamson Andrea Wood Marissa Zerbo kk To the Sisters of Alpha Delta Pi, You have all made an impact on my college experience in ways that I will never forget. Whether it was a crazy night out on the town with cute fraternity brothers at a social or a girlsl night in with movies and endless amounts of sweets, it is these memories that I will keep in my heart forever. I could not ask for a more genuine group of women to call my sisters. Women who help provide a uhome away from home for families in need by spending countless hours with the families at the Ronald McDonald House Miami and putting passion and dedication into our annual fundraiser, the Lions Share Challenge Tennis Tournament. Sharing in these beautiful memories with you has made me realize how honored I am to experience the bonds of loyalty and sisterhood of Alpha Delta Pi. Being a member of this sorority is more than letters on a t-shirt. It is the excitement of a welcome with open arms on Bid Day. The warm smiles from your Diamond Sister as you both know that this will be a friendship to last a lifetime. The thunderous cheers from the crowd as you hit that final eight count during O-Cheer. The thrill and rush after winning an intramural game. That congratulatory embrace as you both realize you are no longer students, but alumni. Knowing you have found your maid of honor who will share in the most important day of your life with you. A sister once shared with me a poem that I will never forget. E.E. Cummings wrote, III carry your heart, I carry it in my heart and so my sisters of Alpha Delta Pi, I carry your hearts, I carry them in my heart, and for me, that has made all the difference. x. V 'v' v VJ w w v w! m v w x, MW f v'Kf V PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERGw IBIS STAFF UM Spirit Sisters Jessica Weiss, Jessica Stahl, Lindsay Crouch, Dani Ames, Loren wain, Mariesa Coughariour, and Alyssa TWomey show Alpha Delta Pils UM spirit during O-Cheer '3??ny A Iv. g A , v 5.. WE xxx var w . Avvvvv VV vvvvvvvv vvm CHAPTER: Gamma Delta MOTTO: IIWe live for each other,, CHARTERED: 2004 PHILANTHROPY: Ronald McDonald House and Ally Kemp Foundation COLORS: Azure Blue and White Loyally, Jennifer Diliberto President a rr delta delta delta Photo Courtesy of TRI DELTA UM Pride in Tallahassee Michelle K1ing,Justina Martynaityte, Tessa Bill, Danielle Adams, Julie Phillips eager to watch the Canes take on FSU in Tallahassee J; personally. Love, Ashley Davidson Dear Sisters of TriDelta, I never thought I fit the sorority stereotype, but when I walked through the door on the first night of recruitment, I realized that the sisters of TriDelta were fabulous because they didn't either. Their diversity of hometowns, majors and experiences has made every one of them shine separately, but as a whole, the sisters of TriDelta emulate our motto tlet us steadfastly love one anotheri to the utmost degree. Being a sister of TriDelta has meant finding friendship and guidance at a time when I was 1,200 miles away from home and everything I had ever known. My grandbig, big and 1itt1es have supported me through emotional and stressful times, making me truly believe that one can have more than one iifamily. Best friends are a rare find, but women you can call your second family is even more special. As Activities Chair during my sophomore year, I continuously felt swamped by the amount of work that was required for each philanthropy event, but had help from several sisters who were more than happy to lend a hand. When I was studying abroad in England, I was constantly receiving kind words and updates from sisters about what was going on within the chapter. I have watched new members grow into successful leaders both in our Chapter and on campus, and I have no doubt they will continue on as strong alumni. Our alumni, many of whom were not Alpha Chi, support us immensely during the year, whether it is recruitment or simply filling our suite with food for Thanksgiving. They sincerely love our Chapter, even though they may not know many of us I look forward to graduation and my future as a Life Loyal TriDeita and hope to see the Alpha Chi Chapter continue to flourish for years to come. fr PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERGH IBIS STAFF MEMBERS Danielle Adams Kristine Alfonso Paloma Alvarez-Perez Sofia Anscher Taynisha Berenguer Tessa Bill Kelsey Bloomenfeld Danika Brodak Julie Cabezas Erica Castellano Meera Cheerharan Kelly Clendenning Meredith Coen Alexandra Cotoulas Sara Dastin Ashley Davidson Lisa Dillinger Kim Doerner Haven Eberle Linnea Edorsson Brittan Etzenhouser Marissa Eubank Nicole Foss Heather Gaines Marci Gallun Lauren Garcia Abigail Garner Brianne Garrettson Jennifer Gavin Sivan Goobich Nicole Gotwols Cynthia Griffith Susan Hartl Jeanna Harvey Julia Heard Abby Heitner Whitney Jackson Jessica Johnson Molly Jones Katie Kearney Michelle Kling Kristyn Lambert Kimberly Lechner Page Little Courtney Macmahon Justina Martynaityte Emily McCollum Cheryl Meland Lauren Michal Allison Moser Laura Murchie Angela Murfin Brooke Neary Rebecca Newman Danielle Nodar Katie OConnor Lindsay Oliver Lauren Parker Adriana Pero Julie Phillips Amy Poliakoff Robin Posner Sara Pullen Ingrida Ramanaviciene Priscilla Sabates Nazia Salam Donna Schichler Erin Schlissel Kiersten Schmidt Veronica Sepe Hailee Stewart Wendy Stewart Jessica Straus Sarah Swenson Ellie Tepper Teadora Thosath Ciera Toney Brittany Tran Caitlin Trowbridge Ashley Ventura Katelyn Vertucci Kristen Weaver Amy Weber Phoebe Wise SSZ It 5.? 3: 3-3.;x: h h . 1i i 625 3 2325- i F iAa e-.-. w w r, 'l la if! .-.-.-.-s.-:. a a f3. 731 S s 4: .,- 'levvvvvv an kappa kappa gamma N t5 Kg To the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma: When I first decided to go through sorority recruitment, I wasn't really sure what I was getting into. I, like any other college girl, had heard so many rumors about what sorority life could be like. But after a week of standing in lines in heels outside the Panhellemc Building, it became Clear that the ladies of blue and blue were the ones for me. Sisterhood events on the beach, dances, crowded car rides to a club or nights watching Greys Anatomy in the suite are only a few of the memories I will take with me from my years in Kappa. Itys with you girls that Itve sat in the breezeway during our book drive laughing and buying more than selling or sitting in the suite watching really bad TV. It was here that I met my roommate, my best friends, my big sister, and the greatest, silliest group of girls who arerft afraid to be themselves and who 1 know I can always depend on whether its for a red tank top, a couch to crash on, or a shoulder to cry on. 111 never forget the years I spent as a UM Kappa. Thanks for the memories girls. College wouldnt have been the same without you. L8zL, Delia Arevalo Jr Photo Courtesy of KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA GOOD TIMES Kerry ONeill and Rachel Ewy prove that sisterhood is a lot more than just letters on a shirt and ritual. Leah Adams Kristy Adler Stefanie Altmann Amy A1tszu1er Amanda Archer Delia Areva1o Mary Elizabeth Barron Lauren Bencivenga Devon Black Julie Burton Jessica Clarke Laura Crosby Lindsey DeCo111bus Carissa De Me11o Mischa Diaz Mehssa Dom Nicki Edelman Rachel Ewy Sammiejo Fat Abigail Fine Martha Fortune Robin Go1dberg MacKenzie Ann Green Ash1ey Guistohsi K1ysta1 Gu1den Samantha Hayoun Ashton Hogarth Lindsay Ho1mes Jessica Hruska Rubyme1 jij on Jayme Kackley Neera Khurana Magda1ena Kochanek Margaret Leddy Korissa Lepore Michelle Levin Valerie Magilewski Valerie Marks Danie1a Martinez Maria Martinez Courtney McCune Karrie McDonough Caity Meehan Nancy Me1nyk Rache1 Merritt Heather Miller Caitlin Moloughney CHAPTER: Delta Kappa MOTTO: A Special Bond of Friendship CHARTERED: 1938 PHILANTHROPY: Reading is Fundamental CR1F1 v. COLORS: Dark Blue and Light Biue PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERG H IBIS STAFF HOMECOMING OCHEER The sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma pose for the camera wh11e dressed 111 Miami- spirited shirts.The11 wide smi1es and laughter show that they 1ove spending time with 10ve1y sisters. O 5 o a o 0 O U v D b 0 Photo Courtesy of KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA SUN AND FUN Lindsay Ho1mes, Zoe Schwartz and Alexa Schwartz eage11y anticipate the bid day ceremonies at the Rock Bid day IS a time to celebrate the future of KKG MEMBERS Khar1a Montes-Rivera Devin Murphy Darcy Norton Courtney O1Conne11 Kerry O,Ne111 Katherine Pa1me Ha111e Pettibon Christina Potter Megan Porter Ehzabeth Powe11 julie Powers Sophia Pro1er Monica Quintero Maija Raiskio Malini Reddy A1ex Roberts Laura Rock Kar11 Rohde Kari Rosenberg E1ana Schechtman Renee Schmitt A1exa Schwartz Zoe Schwartz Holly Settineri Jen Somach Amy Swanson Jabeen Syed Lorena Taboas Sabrina Ta1done Rache1 Thomas Erica Thompson Ce1estine Tia Amanda Tifft Amanda Torres Marie Tranakas Char1otte Troy Caitlin Wamp1er Courtney Webster Michelle Wegerif Kirsten Wightman Greta W11he1m Brittany Williams Ashley Willis Tara Winston Brandi Wyskocil Renata Cristina Yunes Britni Zajac Isabel Zuclich 111 1r1eve1 forget the years 51 spent as a 11m kappa delia arevalo .. senior Photo Courtesy of KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA N SWEET MOMENTS Julie Powers and Krystal Gulden re1ax 1n thew x1 comfort of the Kappa Kappa Gamma suite between Classes. PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERGH IBIS STAFF HOMECOMING Delta Gamma captivates the crowd with another solid O-Cheer performance. J WN To my Friends, my Family: my Delta Gamma Sisters, Just as blood sisters do, we share something that no one else knows about. The bond is unexplainable, untouchable with words, and it is something that has given meaning to everything that we have done together. My four years here have passed by so quickly with you ladies, and I know that when I look back and reminisce about college, all my memories will be filled with you. There is nothing quite like getting out of chapter every Monday around midnight, just because we all can't resist the urge to socialize with one another. Recruitment time every year, we pretend to complain about the long nights and early mornings together, however we all know that this is the time of year we love most!KL Our Anchor Splash has been such an accomplishment for us, who would have thought we would raise more than $10,000 for the Lighthouse last year? But I think quite possibly what I'll miss most with you is watching our volleyball girls score points then do their funny celebration cheer, the Flag football girls walk off the field having lost to the mud and grass, but loving it, and the soccer girls take their games just a little too seriously! I cant express how thankful I am to have had you these past four years. As we all know, llItls not 4 years, its for life , and I love you. ITB Always, Mia tPC O40 f- Photo Courtesy of DELTA GAMMA SORORITY BID DAY 2007 Katharine French, Sydney Pass, Coleen Busby, Staphanie Davidson, and Janine Mears celebrate a successful recruitment MEMBERS Britney A. Adams Lauren F. Alexander Gabriella Armas Jillian Avratin Whitney E. Barnett Jennifer Barocci Kelly Beale Lauren C. Bell Rachel M. Beverly Lindsey M4 Bradshaw Allison M. Brede Ashley Brown Coleen Busby Allison Cantu Cassandra Castellano Katie Champion Sarah K. Chase Lindsay J. Cohn Rachel Cooper Ashlee B. Crnkovich Gracelyn H. Cruden Alexandra D. Cupo Danielle D'Alesio Katherine A. Danza Stephanie Davidson Katherine J. Davis Alex DeAmiCis Lauren Denis Desiree Diaz Alex Dobbs Ariel Enisman Stephanie L. Farmer Sydney E. Pass Jessica Felice Daniela Fernandez Leslie Foote Katharine E. French Lisle Friedman Mallory L. Friedman Anna Gabbay Sarah Gentsch Melissa S. Gerber Charlotte Gerlach Jacqueline M. Gion Alanna Giuliani Briana Grazioso Lauren Grazioso Natalie Grubman Kate Hausdorf Caitlin Heitz Teri Hornstein Claire Hosmann Mary K. Hothersall Rita M. Hudec Stacey L. Humphrey Sara R. Jonath Amanda Kartun Amanda Kasindorf Alexis A. Kennedy Hana E. Kitces Christine A. Kitt Kellie E. Klein Meryl Koch Mary E. Korwel Sam Leavitt Alison Leffingwell Loren Lostritto Alexandra Lyon Molly L. Magnuson An'ana Malushi Kayla Marmaros Kimberly Mason Jessica Mass Alexandra H. Matiash Dana M. Mattila Janine Meats Janal Montagna Ashley M. Morse Jessica K. Mosca Niki Moshell Michelle Muraski Rebecca Navarro Sara Neff Alexa Nemoy Stephanie Ohlms Kelsey O'neil Lizanne Ortiz Taylor Palmer Melanie B. Parnes Nikki Payne Katelyn Peterson Kelly N. Pierce Lauren Quattromani Kelly M. Rafferty Stephanie E Rapciak Jessica 8. Rausch Rene Rausch Eliana Ricordi Tori Riley Bridget Rodgers Jacqueline Roney Alexa Rosen Rachel L. Russo Kerry Ml Sauber Tilley Schefer Emily Schilke Katheryn Sears Allyson M. Sedlak Stacy Sendler Tara Sevenno Mara H. Shenk Leila Siddique Michelle Siegel Nicole Sowden Ashley Stauffer Emily Stauffer Kimberly Taboga Alexandra W. Thaler Seana Tlmmons Emily Tompkins Alexa Front Monika Tsimbalov Lindsey Ullian Nicole Vasil Paige Vila Gina Vlosky Jessica L. Warren Jennifer P. Weed Hattie L. Wellington Ashley E. Werner Nicole Whesper Mia A. Wieselman Diana M. Wright Sarah Wyman Katie Yankowski Hilary Zanetich ' Suzanne A1- Hamad Andra Alsplaugh - Kim A.A1tman Erin Anapol Victoria Angelo Alma 'Ango tti Leah B.Auster ' Chelsea M.Eagwell ' , Amanda Barbara , Alivia R.Earker Hannah Barnett Taler Biancone Lauren Blocker Gaby Blyumin Angelina Bonavita Megan L Bradley Bobbi Brady Danielle L.Brand Kelly Bree Nikki D.Ghemel Amelia, B.Covino Shachar Dagan Caitlin Kde Cristo Andrea Defield Astrid DiVincent Sarah Donohue Victoria Edelman Elyse, FFeinerman Natasha Feldman Cristina Fernandez Allison P.Finazzo Caitlin Garson Meredith Geschwind Amanda, Ii Goldberg Lindsey Gresham Sarah Hancock LeAnn Hanfleld Tal Harari Jennifer Hendrickson Caitlin Herman Samantha Hickey Meghan Horan Rebecca Isaacs Lara Israelson Ahyoung Joung Heather Kahn Carly A. Kanaley Aimee Kaplan Sara M Klaben Kelly Kozich Kelly MKozich Lauren Kudisch Alyssa J.Laferrera Cristina A Laramee Erika Lavner Photo Courtesy of DELTA 9H1, EPSILON MEMB ERS Ali Levanthal Allison Lewis a Sonia SMajid Priscilla, M. Martorano Brooke McBath Allie McFarling Danielle McNally Ashley Minelli Jeanne Mingin- Arenth Chelsea RlMonteleone Alicia Mucci Alyssa Neufeld Natalie Nowicki McKensie Olneill Kira G.Pack Sarah Prawer Chelsea J. Rademaker Deanna Ray Jennifer Regan Erin Riley Kelly LRiley Danielle Rosen Lauren A. Rosenfelcl Melissa Russo Amy Salmanson Nicole Schade Jessica Schreiner Sara Sciambi Olivia M. Shea Karen Shiers Erica Small Lauren Sofair Amy Sofka Rachel L. Spangenthal Alexis Spears Kimberly Stabler Mallory Strock Erin Sullivan Nicole Thatcher Lucila Tijman Rachel Tucker Rahysa Vargas Elizabeth K. Vamum Alexis Venanzi Reagan Vernon Kim Wallace Danielle Wallis Corey Walton Alison Weatherly Jessica Wyatt Brittany Zanin Katie Zydel CHAPTER: Omega MOTTO: To be rather than seem to bet, CHARTERED: 1987 PHILANTHROPY: Deepher Dudes to benefit Cystic Fibrosis COLORS: Royal Purple and Pure Gold Photo Courtesy of DELTA PHI EPSILON HAPPIEST DAYS ON EARTH Nicole Shade and Deanna Ray help bring Disney to UM on Fun Day 2008. delta phi epsilon K Dear members of Delta Phi Epsilon, The past three years as a student at the University of Miami would not have been the same without you. All of the memories we have had from mixing with fraternities, sisterhood brunches, hanging out in the suite and participating in different philanthropy events will always remain in my heart. Our Deepher Dudes event for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was extremely successful and also so much fun. Participating in it has helped us raise a lot of money for an amazing cause and has allowed us to work together and strengthen our sisterhood bond. The traditions that we pride ourselves on- Justice, Sisterhood, and Love- remain ever present in all our daily actions. It is by those morals that we come together as a sisterhood and create a standard for others to follow. All of these different facets of our amazing organization make me proud to be your President. I look forward to many more memories with my amazing sisters. Love, Erin Riley N f Photo Courtesy of DELTA PHI EPSILON LAST GAME AT THE ORANGE BOWL Senior sisters complete senior walk with a handful of Sigma Chi seniors at the last home football game. oEz Krystyna Ahlers Amy Cohen Alex Kahn Vania Osterland Dominique . . . Danielle Molly Cohen Melissa Amy Palestine Shiekman I COU1d ever lmaglne 1n the 133.th four Years- My Alexander Lindsay Colameo Kaminski Erin Popper Sam Shechtman pledge class has been there Wlth me SIHCE the Kilfa AlouPiS Eel??? lamior StEPhanie Jegnifer K 11 Haithlfr h, beginning, and I can sincerely say that each one auren m1 as avana resser r0 e erc 1 . . . - Arrington NinayDeCosmo Jacque Kirstein Tara Queler Lauren Siegel Of them has had a Slgnlflcant impact on me 1n Lauren Kristen DePalma Jocelyn Kitaeff Kelly Rakusin Rachel Silver one way or anOther. WhO WOUld have thought m Begelman Alison Derkatch Tara Lange Emmaline Molly Sloane the day would finally come when we would rule Michelle Berger Nicole Diamond Ariel Lease Rasmussen Jessica Sopher the couches? PC 04 t0 the end what a ride itys E Robyn Berke Carly Dorfman Lauren Leibowitz Alex Rosenzweig Jamiee Spector ' . i Allison Bernstein Joanna Drucker Sherry Levine Jillian Rudman Alex Stetzer been' TO the younger girls, I am SO prOUd Of all i i 1 Brittany Michelle Alison Lewbel Emily Sachnoff Jamie Strauss of you and can't wait to see what the future Bimbaum Edwards Katie Lewitt Rachel Sacks Jessica holds for you and our chapter. I am confident :5: Heather Block LiliEin M011 Losoncz Andrea Salzman Stumacher - - - Samantha Block Jaime Feit Heather Mar013clla Stephanie Michele that SDT W111 contmue tO fIOUIISh under your Megan Bloom Zan Ferrari Lauren Marzano Santoro Weinberger watCh- Thank YOU SO mUCh fOI' EVerythlng YOU Dana Bornstein Dana Footer Hannah Menda Stephanie Lauren have contributed to our room and for just being Ashley Bosse Alana Fried Nicole Meyers Schiffman Weingarten yourselves Lynn Brodsky Diana Gdula Lauren Lissy Schneider Brittany Weiss . ' Sophie Jacque Goldberg Moskowitz Samantha Helene Weiss The glrls Of SDT are tn11y a remarkable Brownstein Amanda Grabel Hillary Motola Schreiber Alexis Weisbrod group of women Who care for each other and $11? Jiuckelew Icemliifgr Grant :ohrliieNNemiroff Elia chxslailtz gariiaarie Yells each contribute something special t0 our a 3 1e ar rass me a ewman lson e man ar mo ur - Camerino KerriGreen Linsdsay Norris Tamar Shahar Nickxy Wyman SlSterhOOd' I am tquchEd by the strong bonds Alison Cifrese Lisa Hochberger Samantha Abby Sharpe Jaclyn York that are formEd Wlthln our 3010th, and 1 Jesse Cirillo Amber Howard Norwick Allison Zindell have been truly changed for the better due to smaig de lmmu PHOTO BY BETSI POTIW IBIS STAFF IN THE SUITE The sisters of Sigma Delta Tau take a group photo before their weekIy chapter meeting. 4 To my beloved Sig Delts, ex Sigma Delta Tau has given me more than my time spent in SDT. My sisters are my best friends and my family IdynastyD. These girls have helped me grow as a leader and shaped me into the person that I am today. They have provided a home away from home and made Miami the most incredible college experience. Four years later, I am just as enthused to be in SDT as I was on that fateful bid day When I first found out I was Iin the sorority that looks like EAT? After seeing the wonderful things that my Chapter has produced, I am even more honored to wear my letters. I am so proud to say that I am a member of this sisterhood, and know that this affiliation will last a lifetime. Love-ri-SDT always, a Ali Cifrese V V CHAPTER: Aipha Mu MOTTO: IIOne Hope for Many People CHARTERED: 1957 PHOTO BY KELLY ASHERMBIS STAFF EAT AND BE MERRY Sigma Delta Tau sisters sit with some brothers of Zeta Beta Tau while enjoying a live band as part of their annual philanthropy auction. PHILANTHROPY: Prevent Child Abuse America .kCOLORS: Cafe au Lait and 01d Biue L vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv To the Ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha, Words can not describe the gratitude and respect I have towards each and every one of you. You have enriched my college years more than I ever could have dreamed. As a freshman, Zeta seemed like it would help me make friends but never could I have imagined that it would be so much more. I know that I am the woman I am today thanks to the memories and experiences with my Zeta sisters. I hold my self to a higher moral standard that comes from the values and class that are a apart of being a Zeta Tau Alpha . The relentless dedication of each of you for our philanthropy Breast Cancer Education and Awareness is something I have always admired. Whether it being waking up before daybreak for Race for the Cure or practicing for hours on end for Fashion Shows, Zetas have always been willing to do what it takes. Annually, our Fashion Show raises close to $30,000, which goes to the extremely worthy cause of breast cancer. Our philanthropy is one that each and everyone one of us has been affected by and it is so rewarding to know that ourefforts make a difference in the lives of woman all over the world. This is one of the many things that makes me proud to be a Zeta Tau Alpha. Thank you for all that you have done to improve the lives of others. Ladies, you have absolutely proven to me that, Love truly is the greatest of all things!! Zeta Love 8! Especially Mine, Heather Rhodes ZTA President 2007 AAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAhAAAAAQAATT1 ' CHAPTER: Gamma Alpha MOTTO: Seek the Noblest CHARTERED: 1992 PHILANTHROPY: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation COLORS: Turquoise Blue and Steel Gray VV'V'V'vVV'VVVV'VVVV'VVVV'V'VV'V'VVV : ZETA TAU ALPHA Bid dayi2007 was ' i exciting for old and new sisters alike. The .new Zetas join their siSters in a legacy of kk pool and flash the crown that symbolizes their sorority MEMBERS Photoleourtesy of ZETA TAU ALPHA POOLSIDE FUN The lades of Zeta Tau Alpha share their sisterhood as they relax in the isterhood and fun. 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SIGMA CHI A brother of Sigma Chi welcomes an eager pledge to LAMBDA CHI ALPHA The brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha take a minute to pose for a the house located on San Amaro Drive on Bid Day of 1959. photo in their fraternity house's living room in 1962. iosil DAY 03 fra temity recruitment STORY BY MARY ELIZABETH BARRON H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY ANDY BRYANT AND JEN SHOCK H IBIS STAFF very college student is familiar with the stereotypical fratl boy. But those men who choose to rush soon discover that being in a fraternity means more than going to parties and wearing your letters. The men who choose to join a fraternity learn that being in a fraternity is about trust, ideals, and life- long friendships. Recruitment is all about connecting with the brothers of a fraternity and finding your home in the Greek and University Community, Senior Josh Vogt, President of Beta Theta Pi, said. As with everything in life, there is a journey that each Potential New Member iPNMl must complete before achieving his ultimate goal of brotherhood. Fraternity Recruitment lasts nearly one month with the goal of developing an idea of what a chosen fraternity stands for and where one belongs within that framework. The PNM's rush as many fraternities as they choose. As PNMls soon discover, recruitment is about showing genuine interest and having confidence in your personality. llWe look for the balanced man, someone who is a scholar, leader, athlete, and a gentleman; not someone who embodies just one of these traits, but all fourf, Junior Rudy Tomarchio, a brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon, said. Recruitment officially began on August 17th and culminated on September 7th with Fraternity Bid Day at the Rock. When Bid Day hnally arrived, each fraternity gathered at the Rock to excitedly welcome their new brothers. As each person was announced with his new fraternity it became readily apparent that each new pledge would no longer imagine his life without his brothers who will support and encourage him not only during his remaining college experience, but throughout the rest of his life. Bid Day, for many new pledges, is the first memory of their fraternity; however, it will not be the last. MEET AND GREET Brothers of Beta Theta Pi give potential new members a glimpse into their brotherhood at a barbeque by the Rathskellar. BETA THETA Pl Sophomore Steve Cavanah, and juniors Jeremy Crystal and Andrew Willert, brothers of Beta Theta Pi, enjoy time with brothers. EDRTIFFAT ETD HAV . ND EAGER BROTHER Junior Peter Darrow, brother of Beta Theta Pi, acts surprised to see at how many people attended the recruitment event. FOOD AND FUN Sophomore Steve Cavanah, brother of Beta Theta Pi, grills hot dogs at the barbeque while enjoying the day. SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON Sophomore Adam Margol, brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, talks with prospective new members at a cookout at the pool. 917z Phil Beck Carios Benitez Sam Bier Jerry Bold Dave Chapman Carl Crupi David Garbarz Timothy Gross Robert Guarraci Mike Gustafson Robert Gutierrez Ryan Harvey Kyle Heironimus Kyle Jenkins Shawn Kacker Akii Kurji Jesse Leeds Adam McLemore Michael Menendez ALPHA SIGMA PHI photo taken after their chapter meeting in their suite. A11 unhoused fraternities base their Photo Courtesy ofALPHA SIGMA PHI FALL RETREAT Ryan Ondriezek and Dave Chapman bond at the Alpha Sigma Phi retreat in Key West, Florida. Retreat is a good opportunity to get to know new and 01d brothers. . S John Micich Mathew Morrow Andrew Murphy Kevin Murphy Ryan Ondriezek Luigi Pissani Nick Prakope Seth Price Joe Reilly Mike Schutrurn Kevin Shohat Daniel Solomon Michael Splittorf Liam Sweeney Franklin Tabora Nick Warnick Joe Xu Chris Zardoya PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOTr IBIS STAFF The Gamma Theta chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi gets their group chapters in a suite of their own in the Panheilenic building. J xk Brothers, Growing up, I never saw myself as being a fraternity man. When faced with transferring to UM junior year, I decided to expand my horizons. It has been one of the best decisions I have made. I have found a home within the walls of Alpha Sigma Phi. Silence. Charity. Purity. Honor. Patriotism. To Alpha Sigma Phi, those are not merely words on a t-shirt. Those 5 words are our virtues. Alpha Sigma Phi truly stands for all of those. 1 have seen how those words define every man that is admitted into our fraternity. If there could be one word I could add to our virtues, it would be, iDiversityfi Despite all of our interests and differences, we all come together in unity and are in complete support of one another. I can honestly say that I know every single man in my fraternity and can call upon any of them for anything. Though we strive to grow in numbers, I feel our selective pledge process is what separates us because it is not the size that deiine us, it is the quality of the men that compose us. Our brotherhood stretches far beyond the boarders of this campus, our hometowns, even internationally. A moment that stands out to me is when 3 of us were studying abroad over the summer and we met together in Prague to celebrate the 4th of July in a foreign country.A1pha Sigma Phi is forever imbedded within all of us no matter how far our paths take us. iOnce an Alpha Sig, always an Alpha Sig? J. Ryan Ondriezek a r CHAPTER: Gamma Theta MOTTO: tiThe cause is hidden, the results well-known. CHARTERED: 1982 PHILANTHROPY: Canine Companions for Independence i: COLORS: Cardinal Red and Stone Grey IX ,1 K ,x , t: ,rx. x, 1,, z , x: .. xx ,x kk As I write this letter, I realize that there are no words to describe the impact that you have had on my life over the last two years. Our unwavering dedication to the principles and mission of Beta Theta Pi inspires me every day to do good and serve others. The progress our fraternity has made as both a brotherhood and proactive organization on campus has far exceeded my expectations, As you are aware, reaching this point in our development has been a daunting task. Understand, though, that we have only begun to scratch the surface of excellence. Our continued success depends as much on the strength of our Characters as it does on our ability to develop and maintain a solid foundation of fraternahsm. I take solace in the fact that I see both of those qualities in you today. As I prepare for my departure from the University of Miami, I find myself already planning my return so we may cross paths once again. Beta Theta Pi has changed my life on so many levels and, for Dear Brother, 7 CHAPTER: Colonized 2006 MOTTO: ttBuilding men of principle for a that, I have you to thank. principled Iifef CHARTERED: Awaiting Charter -kai- PHILANTHROPY: Red Cross Measles Initiative COLORS: Delicate Shades of Pink and Blue I . Josh Kushner A Vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv4 PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARONH IBIS STAFF Zach Anderson S Marshall Holland Jay Atkinson Matt Jacques Bobby Bass Anthony Khoury Corey Bubb Colton Michael Calamaras Klingensmith Jorge Casanego Josh Kushner Steve Cavanah Adam Lynch Steven Coffman John Mastrey Jeremy Crystal Peter Darrow Antonio Dell'Aglio Justin McClintock Trent Mullins Graham Purdy Dain DeSouza Sergio Rego Jason Brahman Clark Rinehart Andres Escobar Manny Rivero Jorge Fernandez Richard Russell Ford Flippin Matt Sidman Jeff Gaston David Steeb Jesus Gil Benjamin Vipler Rob Goldnng Josh Vogt Kevin Graden Josh Weis a a H a a Brian Grant Kevin Wilieford PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERGH IBIS STAFF Brooks Grossman Andrew Willem E OCHEER 2007 The brothers of Beta Theta Pi perform for an eager audience dun'ng Homecoming. They Mark Haimes David Yeomans x1 choreographed a routine that they dutifully prepared and practiced for weeks. Damon Hdms ROb Young fr i 7421 ... .. $$ QUALITY TIMES Scott Slade, Brian Lessans, and Eric Feibusch ride the carousel at Walt Disney World while on a weekend trip to Orlando with brothers. y; .ANVAAsmmL CHAPTER: Epsilon Beta MOTTO: Fellowship, Leadership, Schoiarship, and Service. CHARTERED: 1947 PHILANTHROPY: American Cancer Society COLORS: Scarlet, White and 0. Emerald Green x, V t, t, r, x t. V V V Vx , u .J THINK PINK The gentlemen of Kappa Sigma support the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha at their philanthropy, Think Pink, as they wear spirited shirts. J $ To the Brothers Kappa Sigma: Brothers of Kappa Sigma joined our fraternity in order to get more out of their college life. You have all made a difference in my life. I will always remember the Brotherhood events we had together, support and unforgettable experiences Kappa Sigma has given me. Kappa Sigma constantly provides us With opportunities for fellowship, fun and personal growth that one cannot get anywhere else. Over 230,000 men have joined and enjoyed the unmatched experiences, involvement and lifelong Brotherhood that our fraternity offers. Kappa Sigma is no secret. Our goal is to build better men. Brother, Michael Bookman fr Photos Courtesy of KAPPA SIGMA KAPPA SIGMA The brothers of Kappa Sigma cheer as they pose for their group photo at the UC Patio. MEMBERS Aaron Beaudry Mike Bookman Chris Bosma Jeff Brody Brad Butler Ross Carlisle Austin Davis Tom Dempsey Phillip Dixon Travis Dunn Eric Feibuch David Green Kyle Harke Scott Hawley Julian Hoffman Brady Hacb Michael Ke11 Philip Lentz Brian Lessans Paul Meadows Ahsan Mir Alex Monsef Mike Montah Piotr Neumann Mo Oates Charlie Otero Rikesh Patel Jesse Ponnock Jacob Powell Greg Roesch Lewis Rosen Evan Ross Tigran Sarkissian Vinny Sidhu Peter Siegmann Stephen Sinclair Brian Stafford Ben Thomas Tyler Wiederhold Reed Williams Grant Williams Anthony Wojtkowiak SUITS AND TIES The brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha dress up in their finest while at their annual hear Brothers, I dont know that I would ever write this down without an opportunity like this. Honestly though, Ilrn glad that its been given to me. To me Lambda Chi Alpha is far different from any other chapter on our campus. Our guys comprise a group of some of the most different and interesting types of people Ilve ever seen in one place. If you need someone to make you laugh, go on a j og with, drink way too much with, steal some muscle milk from or just sit back and play Super Smash Bros, you can find them in our house. I will certainly remember all of the incredible memories from Peace River tstill thanking Brennan for saving my lifel, trips to Mardi Gras, tail gating at the Orange Bowl tpremature cheesing and ally and pirate ship and Senor Frogs mixers. But the truth and cheesy part is you guys really will be my brothers and friends for life. They say when you join a fraternity its for life and before finding a place like Lambda Chi you really just dont understand what that means. So basically what 17m saying is we have about 60 more trips to Mardi Gras, hundreds of football games left, maybe 40 weddings and a lot more drinking. Let me tell you, I am excited for every part of it. In ZAX, Josh Knight u us! Chris Baar Kyle Blanton Chris Bomhoff Mike Bonnassar Bryan Bortnick Chris Cheng Cooper Cram Mike Cramer Danny Dahan Broadstone David 3i t James Davidson Chris Davis Adam Decker Derek Dettman Mike Diaz Dan Donnelly Anthony Eads Victor Garcia Eli Getting Arn Guthrie- formal. Angvik Chris Hall Owen Haney Alex Harden Andrew Hunter Zach Ingwer John Kerr Matt Killough Josh Knight Aaron Kun'ncak lambda chi alpha Photos Courtesy of LAMBDA CHI ALPHA MEMBERS Bryan Lembo Alex Lewis Ariel Limor Mike Malozemoff James McNaul Sam Meyer Allen Mitch Abe Mizrahi Brian Noack Peter Northop LAMBDA CHI ALPA Sports, sun and brotherhood make any lazy Saturday afternoon complete. Here; Alex Oppenheimer Sonny Palta Claudio Perez Matty Powell Prieto Rico Brett Stavin Francis Torralba Darrel Walters Rocky Xu Joe Zelasko the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha spend quality time together while cheering on the Mets. OUT ON THE TOWN The brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha stop to have a drink at bar in New Orleans as part of their annual road N t' f d . up or Mar iGras 0 PHOTO BY ERIN LOCKwoow IBIS STAFF PHI DELTA THETA The brothers of Phi Delta Theta pose for a group photo after their weekly chapter meeting in their house on San Amaro Drive. J1 xk Dear Brothers, There is no life like the Phi life. The strong brotherhood we have and continue to develop not only makes me a better brother, but helps me Challenge myself into becoming the best man I can be. I can not imagine life at the tU without being a part of Phi Delta Theta. There is no where else where you can be yourself and still be a part of something so amazing and historic. Phi Delta Theta is a place where you not only grow as a group but where you are motivated and inspired to grow as a person. We are there for each other during good times and bad times. I lost a family member this year and could not have made it through it all without you guys. We support each other in academics, athletics, and all of our extracurricular activities. Phi Delts are the true definition of brothers and we constantly raise the standards for it. Our philanthropy with the ALS Foundation has not only opened our eyes to a crippling and deadly disease, also known as Lou Gehrigls disease, after our brother Lou Gehrig, but has motivated us to get involved, organize events, participate in walks and do more to raise money and awareness. Photo Courtesy of PHI DELTA THETA This was a year where we really stepped it up, became FORMAL NIGHT Tyler Redd, Dan Lesser, Carlos Candarco and Kieron Shitama more involved and ultimately tightened up what means the smile for the camera while dressed in their suits at the annual formal. most - our bond to each other. Honestly, no words could come close to fully expressing Benjamin Almazan Justin Madigan Chris Van Law h h h Cl f d h Stuart Bromfield Derek Magesis Shahab Virani OW rnuc eac an every .One 0 YOU mgan tO me an OW Scott Burns Kyle Mann Aaron Weiss glad that I am that WE are 1D thlS fraternlty for llfe. Michael Caronia Trevor Martin Ethan White Carlos Condarco Brendan Merrill Miles Wiley - Trevor Cowan William Morrissey Mike Wissner PIOUd to be a Phll m Matt Doherty Robert Naeny Christopher Yingling Edward Foy Shane OlNeill Brian Zloczover Dallas Short m Eric French Owen Palmer Ethan Alpern Matthew Friedmann Rich Parker Alex Bryant ! I I Bradley Gage Eric Pruitt Will Conway Casey Gioia James Tyler Redd Matt Cullingham m Sanford Golden-Dukes Justin Reitman Luke Fisher Jay leschfdd ham Rletz Georg? KWOk CHAPTER: Florida Delta PHILANTHROPY: ALS and Lou 2 Paul Hov1s Wlll Roberts Alex Mitchell MOTTO: awe enjoy life by the Genrigts Disease lobe, Bryan Cole Rogers Mike Pappas . ,, y Ryan Kronberger Kieron Shitama Harry Raboy help and somety of others COLORS. Azure and Argent I I 1 Austin Lazek Dallas Short Jared Sekar CHARTERED: 1996 Dan Lazaro Chris Somsook Brendan Smith t 2 Dan Lesser Torn Stewart William Van Pelt-Diller Ramsay Linder Chad Torelli Pl KAPPA ALPHA Pikes know how to make the most of a weekend, and on the weekend of the Miami v. Florida State football game, a group of brothers roadtripped to Tallahassee. J R e Brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha, TWO thousand and seven was a banner year for the Gamma Omega chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. The Pikes won the President's Cup, proving their intramural dominance and ability. In March, Pike held its first ever Pike Madness Basketball Tournament. This threevon- three tournament raised over $1,000 for United Cerebral Palsy, Pikes national philanthropic organization. Many in the fraternity participated in Gandhi Day and the Chapter completed more than 300 hours of community service during the semester. This fall, Pike welcomed the largest pledge Class of any fraternity. Pike consists of many accomplished brothers who are very involved throughout the UM community. Four brothers are members of the Uuniversityis Division 1 football team, including starters Colin McCarthy and Jason FOX. Social highlights included the Dream Girl event and Pikes first semiformal in three years, held at the end of the fall semester. Sincerely, Mitch Carr ff MEMBERS Steve Adams Jay Albelda Mike Atzlan Brett Bailey Adam Booth Dru Boyarsky Don Callahan Alex Candee Mitchell Carr Chris Casella Ben Chandler Matt Clark Patrick Coleman Devang Desai Matt Diehl Jason Eisner Brandon Emery Marc Federico Torn Flanagan Jason Fox Tommy Fraser Matt Garcia Steve Gelberg Alex Gelep Joe Girardi Ross Green Jerry Gulasey Pete Hosmann Dan Hurst Scott Ingold Adam Kaufman Michael Keller Dan Kowarski Richard Lewis Garrett Lorentz Danny Manimbo Kyle Mazurek Will McBee Colin McCarthy Danny Medeo Dave Mulato Garin Murphy Jordan Orlovsky Dane Osborn AVVWVVV vvvvvv VVV CHAPTER: Gamma Omega MOTTO: Once a Pike, Always a Pike. CHARTERED: 1940 A A ,, Matt Perrelli Matt Pipho Patrick Pumphrey Jason Rich Jesse Scarola Adam Schmitt Mike Sciaba Denis Sconzo Kyle Sheehan Andrew Sherlock KC Sherry Zachary Smith Stephen Spallino Matt Starnes Eric Stevens Rocco Totino Mike Tubman Andrew Tyler Demetri Typadis Bobby Voegel Phil Wiederhght Joe Winsby PHILANTHROPY: United Cerebral Palsy AAA A AA COLORS: Garnet and Old BRAWNY BROTHERS The brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha get their swell on while offering their generous help to the community. 01 1-4 UKK. ear Brothers, This Fraternity has truly defined my college experience. Each of you have taught me something and helped shape the course of my life. Ilve learned how to work hard for what you truly desire, the importance of dedication and the value of positive action. Most importantly, Ilve learned the value of Brotherhood. Knowing that there was always someone to count on, to celebrate or commiserate with has been the most rewarding part of being a Brother in Sigma Alpha Epsilon. I will miss our mixers with the many sororities, our intramural events, our retreats and our philanthropy events. These events have been the highlights of my time at UM, and it is hard to imagine not having one of them to look forward to. I will especially miss our annual philanthropy, Paddy Murphy. Having helped reestablish this tradition, I feel especially attached to it. I am so proud of what we have made it into, and the contributions we make through it to The Childrenls Miracle Network and the UM community. More than anything, however, I will miss the day to day life of being in a fraternity. From ping pong or Video games in the suite, to Friday lunch at the Rathskellar, to Saturday tailgates at the Orange Bowl, these are the little things that no one else sees that create lasting memories and engender true Brotherhood. I am proud to have been a part of such a dedicated group of men; our winning of the Zeal Award as the best Chapter of SAE in the nation serving as evidence of this dedication. I hope that when I return in the future I will see the same dedication, the same traditions and the same sense of Brotherhood. Phi Alpha, Benjamin Carter PHOTO BY KARI ROSENBERGUIBIS STAFF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON The brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon flawlessly perform their Homecoming O-Cheer routine that they have been practicing and preparing for weeks. CHAPTER: Florida Alpha MOTTO: llTrue gentlemen'T CHARTERED: 2004 PHILANTHROPY: Childrenls Miracle Network A MEMBERS Steve Balch Derek Busto Josh Cantor Kyle Capasso Benjamin Carter Daniel Casamayor Rob Castillo Jared Cory Christopher Couey Ryan Croteau Jeff Detloff Frank Diaz Daniel Driscoll Joseph Dussling Daniel Dzubow Mike Eisenstein TJ Eisenstein Evan Estrada Rob Faulstich Anthony Ferraresi Thomas Fugard Brett Fuller Max Gainey Justin Gaither Ramon Galiana Evan Gallo Evan Gilead Ross Goldberg Trevor Goodman Daniel Gordon Danny Hanlon Chn's Hayes Alexander Hill Ryan Howell Nick Kaknes John Karpis Scott Kasten Chris Kitterman Rob Kiss Andrew Klausmeyer Jeremy Kruger Alex Lee Matthew Lee Stefan Mann Adam Margol James Mazzula Matt McElroy Vishaal Ohri Savvas Pantelides Brad Perry Mike Rangel Julio Rios Josh Rutta Matt Stanley Anthony Summerlin Dan Thibodeau Miles Varghese Kevin Vecchione DJ Walter Ian Wells Photo Courtesy of SIGMA ALPHA EPSILION WW 1 .1'. MISS SAM SLAM Brothers of Sigma Alpha Mu dance in the rat during Miss Sam Slam sigma 61 pha mu PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHARONNlBlS STAFF J Dear Brothers of Sigma Alpha Mu, kk You guys have made all the difference in my college experience. I will always remember the crazy times we had together, from socials, to tailgates, to road trips, to fraternity dinners, times at the beach and at Coconut Grove. 1 will never forget all the unforgettable experiences and memories that we had together in our brotherhood. Our philanthropy for the Alzheimerls Association -Judy Fund allowed us to do so much more for the community than we thought we ever could. We were able to make differences in so many lives. Being able to host SAM Slam every year is a great thing that we do and it brings the community together for a wonderful cause. I want to thank you for all that you are and have been to me over the past years and will be in the future. I will always have a special place in my heart for my brothers of Sigma Alpha Mu. Fraternally, Jonathan A. Grutman, President a Fr MEMBERS - 31ml. WWWWM PENNY WARS Lauren Siegal of Sigma Delta Tau drops pennies into another sorority's jar while Dave Keznick, Jonothan Brutman and Andrew Moskowitz watch. Ii xxxx i AVVVVVVVV'VV'VVV' CHAPTER: Mu Epsilon MOTTO: To foster and maintain the spirit of fraternity CHARTERED: 1987 PHILANTHROPY: SAM Slam to benefit James Barnett Matthew Bernstein Ryan Ceresani Matthew Collier Ryan Dauer Max Dixon Andrew Eiger Ross Feldgreber Josh Gardner Nathan Garrison Conor Garvin Steve Glasser Mike Goldfaden Jonathan Grutman Josh Hacohen Jake lndyk Andy Jacobs Wes Kean Dave Knospe Cory Lebowitz Marc Leven Steve Le Anthony Lombardi Frank Lombardi Rob Maccarone Clinton Magill Adam Margolis Andrew Moskowitz Matt Mullin Rob Murray Ari Nager Dan Nicholson Ethan Nochumowitz Harold Portnof Harley Rather David Reznick Gray Wright Rifkin Nick Rio Josh Rosen Aaron Samberg Bill Sawchyn Brad Schatz Adam Schindler Brian Schottenstein Jeffrey Scro Chase Sherman Matt Spuler Joe Stanley Eric Strauss Matt Strauss Kyle Sztogryn Gabe Trieger Samuel Warren Jonny Wax Mike Weisberg Matthew Wolfson Lorenz Zaragoza Jon Zaretzky Alzheimerts disease COLORS: Purple and WATCHING INTENTLY Members of Sigma Alpha Mu watch sisters of various sororities compete for the title of Miss Sam Slam. ESz To my brothers in Sigma Chi, It is hard to believe that three years have passed since I began my journey as a brother of this fraternity In this short span you have become my family. In the future, when reminiscing on my college years I know that I will look back with fondness on the Derby Days we created, parties we hosted and football tailgates we enjoyed. I will always remember the pride I feel when our brothers fire Touchdown Tommy, and every time I hear the cannon roar I will look up and say: uthose are my brothers; that is Sigma Chi. But I know that my best memories will be of the times when I needed help and one of you was always there before I could even ask. The chapter meetings and parties will have ended but years from now the relationships we have forged will carry on. It is for this reason, my brothers, that I remind you; whenever you need a friend, you will always find it here. In hoc signo vinces, Brother Tom Bartmanl09 Michael Armellino Aaron Askenazy Tom Bartman Jared Baumwell Drew Biernbaum Danny Bierman Andrew Blumenthal Alex Butler Scott Braun Ross Carlson Alex Curran Jason Damm MEMBERS PHOTO BY BETSI POTI H IBIS STAFF m x SIGMA CHI After their spring initiation brother of Gamma Phi chapter of Sigma Chi gather outside of their house for a group photo with Touchdown Tommy. Chris Daniels Mark Daven Brent DeSellier Scott Eisenberg Joe Fasullo Evan Feldstein Aaron Fischer Zach Forner Casey French Phillip Friedman Josh Garcia Daniel Garrison Jerret Gilbert Brent Goldman Travis Gordon Jason Grant Zachary Graney Brandon Gross Billy Gustafson Matt Hall Steve Heymann Tim Johnson Alex Kaplan Dennis Kapolnek Chris Kieffer Brett Klein Mike Lewan Justin Lichtenstaedter Ryan Lipton Matt Lord Max Mannion Jay Marshburn Maclean McAlister Eric McCoy Adam McCormick Reilly McGregor Mason McPhee Jason Mongillo Joey Moreno Mike Mullane Brendan Murphy Photo Courtesy ofSIGMA CHI TAILGATING Jared Baumwe11,Adam McCormick, Skyler Salman, and Chris Penn enjoy a traditional tailgate in E-4 and get ready to cheer on the Cane's at the Orange Bowl. Kyle Nettesheim Adam Nieder John Nolan VJ Panozzo Nick Pearce Chris Penn Danny Piderit Adam Pinter Corey Richard Goose Romot Jack Rossi Skyler Salman Alex Schendel Mark Schneber Taylor Shumate Dn'z Siegel Eric Smith Parker Smith Dusty Soucie Kevin Stilwell Eric Tolchin John Trainer Ben Treece Dock IYeece Mick Utley Craig Vogel Bryant Wilson Will Wooten Rob Wyant Photo Courtesy of IBIS ARCHIVES SIGMA CHI TRADITION Reed Toomey pulls the off the old cannon during a football game from the 1954 winning season. The cannon shown above can be seen in the Sports Hall of Fame on San Amaro Drive. Down Tommy when the Canes score. Touch Down Tommy nginally Lil, Joe, now used today, however, is called Touchdown Tommy, is one of the oldest traditions at UM. There are few traditions older than the cannon; the name of the football team, the name of the Ibis, Sebastian and the Iron Arrow Honor Society. Erl Roman, a past public relations chair for the University who also taught a fishing course, donated the very nrst Touchdown Tommy to Pi Chi. Pi Chi was the local fraternity which guarded the cannon well before Sigma Chi was chartered in 1942.Upon becoming Sigma Chi, the cannon too was passed over. The cannon currently not the original. The old Touchdown Tommy was donated to the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame where it is on display today. Each football season a senior member of Sigma Chi is elected cannonmaster to guard the tradition and is accompanied by other seniors each home game to fire the cannon for every UM Hurricane Touchdown. Last season the firing of Touchdown Tommy by cannonmaster Mark Schneber. Touchdown Tommyls final shot served as the final goodbye to the Orange Bowl Stadium. CHAPTER: Gamma Phi MOTTO: tln Hoc Signo Vinces'l CHARTERED: 1942 PHILANTHROPY: Childrenls Miracle Network Photo Courtesy ofSIGMA CHI ORANGE BOWL Mark Schneber, Phil Freideman, Parker Smith ready to fire Touch A'VVV vvvvw COLORS: Old Gold and Blue T 1 AA AAAAA. Photo Courtesy of SIGMA CHI NIGHT OUT Kevin Stilwell, Brett Klein, and Zen1 'aney enjoy a Thursday night out at Sandbar in the Grrw now that my best cries will be of the times when I needed help and one of you always there b- could even tom bartman Junior SSZ ' WWXVWWWWRN - sigma phlepsilon JJ Dear members of Sigma Phi Epsilon, You have all made the difference in our college experience. We will always remember those unforgettable moments with you guys. From the great times at formal to just Chilling in the suite, the parties, mixers, bid night. The best memories from college, and the ones welll always remember, are from those times spent with our brothers. Our Week of the Heart events has gone very well over the years. We are proud to have contributed to great philanthropies and gotten so much out of it ourselves, not to mention having done them with some of the best sororities on campus. Our tradition of always going to the Rat on Fridays is something that sets us apart. were the best fraternity for the same reason we go there to hang out; we have the strongest brotherhood on campus, and a lifetime of brotherhood that we will take with us when we graduate. It is for these memories that we want to thank you and wish you and the chapter the best in the years to come. Sincerely The '08 Class of Sigma Phi Epsilon 00 BROTHERHOOD Members of Sing travel to visit brothers from the Virginia Chapter during winter break. kk Photos Courtesy of SIGMA PHI EPSIL $ . ON HURRICANE COUNTRY The brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon CHAPTER: Florida Gamma MOTTO: tSound mind, Sound body CHARTERED: 2000 PHILANTHROPY: Youth AIDS, American Heart Association, Ali Kemp Foundation COLORS: Purple and Red Tyler Adams Henri Albin Phillip Allen Ben Annotti Clayton Armstrong Ryan Baebler Evan Barkoff Ross Bamicle Dave Bartoletti Matt Blessing Jonathan Blumberg Matt Bregman Sean Boffeli John Bryant Alex Buchaca Jose Campos Mike Cardozo Adam Charness Zach Chan Colton Chase Scott Cooper Nick Cote Phil Davis Phil Davidson Kellen Dorsch Cole Johnson Josh Pu Billy Fuchsman Max Fucci Martin Giangreco Sean Gorski Andrew Gotschall Adam Guercio Alex Hamilton Russ Haws Sam Knecht David Kresta Jon Levine William Lopez Tarik Madni Brent Martin Nick McCarty Willie Morrison Jon Moss Ramiro Mufioz Alex Nabhan Chris Nelson Pranay Oberoi Andrew Palermo Tom Pangia get festive and show UM spirit before a football game. HOLIbAY SPIRIT ' Brett Pollak and Tyler Wilchek celebrate the holidySHSngi style, complete with hats, a tie, and body paint. MEMBERS Ben Penn Kenden Pettit John Phelan Brett Pollak Danny Pollick Matt Reed Jason Riner Sam Saks Austin Schneider Francisco Siman Josh Sleicher- MacCraken Brett Spatafore Jack Spencer Dan Stack Will Swofford Rudy Tomarchio Jordan Tomback Jimmy Verardi :Alex Vargas Vila EKirby Vilker iAndrew Wagner Dan Warren gTyler Wilchek Sean Zerillo PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHARON HI31S STAFF GREEK STROLL OFF 18 step show held in the fall semester for NPHC and LGC organizations. CHAPTER: Beta Sigma MOTTO: tUnity, love and respect CHARTERED: 2000 PHILANTHROPY: Children of the lambda theta alpha Fundraising J Kk COLORS: Burgundy Dear Sisters, '3 and Gray ; V Your amazing personalities and spirits have helped me embrace and really treasure Phom courtesy Of LAMBDA THETA ALPHA our sisterhood. All of the work we put into the SILLY MOMENTS Summer Berge, Cristina Lopez del Castillo, progress of Lambda Theta Alpha Latln SororitY, Marissa Tllton, and. Elsy Ramgs laugh and Share a Sllly moment at the Latino Explosmn Stroll Show. Incorporated, Beta Sigma Chapter has really paid off in more ways than one. Not only is our chapter successful, but we have all grown immensely into ladies who can take on the world! From female empowerment forums to health fairs and myeloma cancer walks, we try to better our community in countless ways. Not only do we help the community, we also raise awareness in different issues. Our periods of juggling a million tasks at once are a temporary stress, and through it all we are there supporting one another and getting everything completed to its fullest capacity. Our ability to make our presence known on this campus with such a small Chapter is amazing. This only supports the idea that with love and dedication, all things are possible. Because of Lambda Theta Alpha, my undergraduate experience has been changed for the better. I will treasure my time with Beta Sigma chapter for the rest of my days. . PHoro Br TORI kilchLllvaRy IBIS STAFF BURGUNDY AND GRAY The lovely ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha pose for a group photo f- after their weekly chapter meeting while flashing their sororityls symbol. Love, Juanita Guevara M E M B E R S mm CHIHTUsy quAMBDA THETA ALPH Katanina Cerdan Krista Clayton Eldris Despaigne Juanita Guevara Cristina Lopez del Castillo Emmana Louis Elsy Ramos Marissa Tilton Denise Vidot SISTERS FOREVER Elsy Ramos, Marissa Tilton, Cristina Lopez del Toro, and Curren Mulkeen get ready to go out and enjoy a night with sisters. . 1' H, L . Wimwawm SIGMA LAMBDA GAMMA The sisters of Sigma Lambda Gamma pose for a group photo after their weekly chapter meeting while wearing their sorority's letters and colors. Dear Sisters, K Words can truly not express how much you guys mean to me and how you have Changed my life. I want to thank each and every single one of you for making me who I am today. We are so much more than a sorority, we are a family, because not only do we enjoy each others company in the good times, but when things are rough I know in my heart that I can count on my sisters to bring me out of a dark time. The women in this sorority make me proud every single day. The events that we organize together are astounding. From Minority Minglell to the Halloween party and the Sex Health Forum, I know that together we can accomplish anything. You women are an amazing force on this campus, willing to become involved in anything that will better promote the diversity and principles that we so firmly stand for. It is amazing to think we can Change the life of one child in Miami by volunteering at the Childrenys Home Society. And that serving one plate of food at the Salvation Army can help one more person whols going through hardships in their life. But what I enjoy most is that when we do these events you, my sisters, dont feel like its a chore or hassle, you stand there smlhng and happy to be able to gwe baCk to the commumty m SISTERS TIL THE END The lovely ladies of Sigma Lambda Gamma enjoy order to make it a better place. , . . , . . . each others com an as the flash thelr soron s s mbol. At the end of the day, I couldnt imagine havmg any other p y y W y women so strongly involved in my life. It is because of this that my college experience has been so amazing, and I will always be thankful for being a sister of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. CHAPTER: Alpha Gamma MOTTO: itCulture is pride. pride is success, I L d s' t h d - CHARTERED: 2003 T1 OVe an 18 er OO , PHILANTHROPY: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Adriana lNilaia' MODJE COLORS: Shocking Pink and Majestic Purple a MEMBERS Margaret Arzon Veronica Escalera Neekan Aeini Karen Guarin Lancena Bizune Deanna McKay Cynthia Chavez Adriana Monje Samantha Daley Dianne Rubin N Christina Demetre Nicole Scifo rm Merleen Emmanuel Jessica Young 0 Amy Epps lambda theta phi MEMBERS Edilio Diaz Andrew Hayes Gil Lebron Michael Lopez Andrew Menzies Alfredo Rodriguez PHOTO COURTESY OF LAMBDA THETA PHI A FAMILY AFFAIR Members Andrew Menzis, Edilio Diaz, Jonathon Arroyo, Micheal Pittre, and Andrew Hayes join the Alpha Kappa chapter of Florida International University to celebrate Alpha Kappa's ten year anniversary. h g Greeting to the brothers of Lambda Theta Phi, Since crossing in spring of 2006, I have seen our chapter grow exponentially. Your love and dedication for the fraternity has shown through the numerous hours of community service, the commitment to event planning, as well as the pride every time we salute. Many bystanders do not know why we salute or even what it is. However, those who listen to our words as we showcase our poetry in motion, realize what we are about as well as the stories we tell. Our discipline... our intensity... our pride... we are more than an organization, we are a TRUE brotherhood. From our founding in New Jersey to our home chapter in Miami, our brotherhood stands strong. Founded as a collegiate family for the many Latino males that began attending college in the 703, I am proud to see us grown in to such a diverse group. Black, White, Dominican, Belizean, Puerto Rican, Columbian, Brazilian...just some of the diverse cultures of Beta Theta Chapter. We are all different but yet we act as one. Through the ups and downs my brothers are by my side, and it is for that reason I am happy to call you family. En la union, esta la fuerza. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAMBDA THETA PHI SALUTING Brothers of Lambda Theta Phi gather on the rock to celebrate their seven year anniversary at the University of Miami. Fraternally, Andrew uTHAN Menzies N f CHAPTER: Beta Theta PHILANTHROPY: Lambda Theta Phi MOTTO: En la Union, Esta la Foundation Fuerzaf COLORS: Brown and White CHARTERED: 2000 V ..... J kk Dear members of Sigma Lambda Beta, You have made a big difference in my college experience. I will always remember the crazy socials we have had together with the different sororities and fraternities, support, and unforgettable experiences this brotherhood has provided. Our presence on campus really made a difference in Greek Life and Fm really proud of all you guys for the hard work and dedication you put forth. We have come a long way and we still have much to accomplish so lets not be complacent. Our tradition of always raising the bar and striving to be the best we possibly can is what differentiates us from all of the other fraternities. We try to be the change we wish to see, and that goes a long way gentlemen. Thank you for everything. You guys are the best. Fraternally, Your Deuce N r STRAIGHT-FACED g ; ,;,g ,, , ,. A QWWXMM , ' s .m . v sigma lamb a beta AvvvvvvvvvvvvvVVVVVVVVVVVvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvw MOTTO: tOpportunity for wisdom, wisdom for cultrue CHARTERED: Colonized 2007 PHILANTHROPY: Victor Correra CPR Awareness COLORS: Purple and White BROTHERS FOR LIFE The brothers show their toughness as they snap a group photo. MEMBERS Pushkar Singh Chauhan Osmani Deochand Travis Hendricks Cornelius Jefferson Samuel Kugbei Jayssen Labossiere Gregory Larn'eux Juan Carlos Matos Luis Sierra Brothers of Sigma Lambda Beta enjoy a family-on'ented atmosphere on campus. Photos Courtesy of SIGMA LAMBDA BETA SIGMA LAMBDA BETA Brothers Osmani Deochand, Jayssen Labossiere, Juan Carlos Matos, Cornelius Jefferson, Travis Hendricks, and Gregory Lardeux of Sigma Lambda Beta take a break during a busy day to pose for a group photo by the fountain. 19z NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK After re-establishing their charter on campus Angelica Lewis, Lennae Crawford, Jacquelyn Dilworth, Sasha Bussey, Bianca Knox,Va1yncia Anderson, Coleen Johnson, Khaleedah Johnson, Rochelle Boreland, Mahwish Saleem and Stephanie Felix show energy, sincerity, and passion for their sisterhood. SUNDAY OUTING Me her 0 Iota Nu and its supervising graduate chapter, Pi Delta Omega, gather outside of Martin Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church after enjoying Sunday service. Members: Graduate Advisor Eleanor Chamberlain, Khn'sten Neita, Lennae Crawford, Bianca Knox, Jacquelyn Dilworth, Ashley Galloway Angelica Lewis, Rochelle Boreland, Coleen Johnson, Sasha Bussey and Mahwish Saleem. mph Photos Courtesy of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA MEMBERS Islamiyat Nancy Adebisi Valyncia Anderson Rochelle Boreland Sasha Bussey Ashley Galloway Debra Charmer Lennae Crawford Jacquelyn Dilworth Stephanie Felix Sharifa Gayle Coleen Johnson Khaleedah Johnson Bianca Knox Angelica Lewis Khrlsten Neita Nkoyo Ntekim Mahwish Saleem FJDear Iota Nu, This year our most illustrious sorority celebrates its Centennial Anniversary. I-Iow special it is for us to be the first sorority, founded by and for African-Amen'can women to reach such a Victorious milestone. It is only appropriate to reflect on our history as we press on to the future. On January 15, 1908 on the campus of Howard University, 16 pioneering women banded together to form Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. The initial idea of the most gracious Ethel Hedgeman- Llyle to form an organization based on t e upliftment of African-American women with a commitment to both sisterhood and service, was the first of its kind and paved the way for all others to follow. On April 30, 1975 we once again became the first. Thirteen INtoxAKAting women with a desire for greater service and a need for sisterly bonds as black women on the campus of a predominantly white university, chartered the Iota Nu chapter. On J that Wednesday in April, Alpha Kappa Alpha became the first historically black Greek sorority to be chartered on the campus of the University of Miami. Through all things we take great pride in beingjust that, the FIRST. We are trailblazers, we are pioneers, we are leaders in every respect of the word. As our sorority celebrates its 100th anniversary and Iota Nu approaches its 33rd, we must reflect on the legacy set before us. Women of great character and women of great pride, from actress to activists, we are Alpha Kappa Alpha women. With greater laurels to win, greater tasks to begin , you as young sorors must continue to persevere. Be innovative, be the first, and always be the finest, at the University of Miami, and everywhere you 0. We are black women, phenomenal y, phenomenal women are we. I am truly proud of you ladies. With sisterly love always, Soror Erin N. Jenkins fl i DELTA SIGMA THETA The sisters of Delta Sigma Theta flash their sororityls CHAPTER: Tau Rho CHARTERED: 2004 4 D D b b b b D Q symbol and their wide smiles while spending time together in the park. .7....n..WIMWW- WWIWMHWNKMWWH WM .,.,ei.,.A..,.,.W.,.VW SISTERS FOREVER The wome of Delta Sigma Theta look lovely in ' ' MWM mks. ' sisterhood. These ladies know will always remember their college days with their sisters. awn their sorontyls colors, crimson and cream, as they smile for the camera and celebrate their JJ X To My Lovely Sorors, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Just kidding, no sonnets today! But seriously, I cannot tell you guys how blessed I am to have been initiated into our beloved Sisterhood and to know each and every one of you. You ladies are so special and I appreciate you all so much. DlE.N.C.O.R.E., words cannot express the love I have for you. Our bond is truly unbreakable. BEJEWELED, it has been a pleasure teaching, helping and watching you grow in Delta. I am so happy that I was here another semester to get even closer to you all. One of the things I love most about our organization is the lifetime commitment that we have pledged to the community and each other. Ha, you guys are stuck with me forever! But really, I love the fact that I know we will be Close forever and be there for each other through Masters, Doctorates, marriages, pregnancies...everything! Our random all- night get-togethers, dinners with the Bruhs, and more recently, the unproductive studying, will all be Cherished. I am looking forward to the spring to watch even more of Tau Rho graduate and move on to bigger and better things. But I am looking forward even more to the Class of 200919 graduation celebration to see my a4 to follow in my footsteps and carry out our new tradition! I love you guys to death and I am very excited about all that we have accomplished and all that we will accomplish in the future. With all of my love, Ryan Nicole Worthy g A r1 n 1 Wiffwyww MOTTO: Intelligence is the torch of wisdom? PHILANTHROPY: American Cancer Society COLORS: Crimson and Cream MEMBERS Simore Afamefuna Ayanna Baker Tricia-Noel Burke Yves-Marie Dorsanvil Brittany Dixon Kaci Fowler Esther Lamarre Gabrielle Officer Alicia Reese Mia Smith Joele Theagene Amaka Ubaka Ryan Worthy Eoz PHOTO BY TORI KICHLERMBIS STAFF SIGMA GAMMA RHO The sorority sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho truly have a close sense of sisterhood. They share a serious tradition engrained in their rituals but also share silly moments as they flash their symbols and letters. sigma gamma rho llSisterhood ethere are things that H we each know about one another that others may never learn. Yes, we have To My BLUE-tiful SoRI-lOrs, Its hard to believe that the school year has ended already! It seems just like yesterday that we were initiated and revealed our love for SGRho to the world. We have so many memories: traveling, had our ups and downs, but we are a family and those moments only help to strengthen our bond. Now that I am passing the torch on to you, I know that this year together has definitely trained all of you to take the Chapter to new places. Our unique experiences together are only the beginning. Thanks to you, my four years here are better than I could have ever imagined. car woos, IHOP adventures, witnessing crimes that never happened thahaD. Our Operation Big BookBag philanthropy is such a big hit with the local kids. Who doesnt like getting new school supplies? Lets not forget the chapter's first official Project Reassurance party. Influenced by our national projects, we were able to initiate new programs within our chapter. Love, Our small numbers help ensure Your sister, Marjorie Pierre that we truly follow our doctrine of A MEMBERS Akua Amaning Rahel Callender Dainielle Martin Marjorie Pierre , CHAPTER: Mu Nu MOTTO: ttGreater Service, Greater Progressll ., CHARTERED21992 PHILANTI-IROPY: Operation Big Book Bag, ? Project Africare 1 COLORS: Royal Blue and Gold Photo Courtesy of SIGMA GAMMA RHO BLUE-TIFUL SORORS The lovely sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho get ready to go out on the town and enjoy each other's company ON THE ROCK Pauline Delva and Kimberly Lawerence promote their philanthropy Storkls Nest with the March of Dimes through their annual bake sale To My Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc: Being a member of the Sigma Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has really shaped my life and what I have done here on the University of Miami campus as well as the general community at large. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has provided me with such a great group of sorors who not only have my back at all times, but will be my sisters for LIFE! College has laid a basis for what will be a lifetime commitment for me in this sorority and I would not have it any other way. Forever on my mind will be the events we have planned as a chapter, the fun times I have had with my sorors both here at the University and off campus as well. I love the not only do we connect here on campus, but I can go anywhere in the country and find a soror who would be willing to lend assistance if and when I needed it. Working hard to raise money for the March for Babies is something I will also always remember. Be it from sending out emails to partaking in the actual walk. All these things happened with my sorors and for a great cause. The fact that all the money raised goes to helping premature infants is something we can all be proud of. Since September 19th, 1972 the Sigma Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has worked to uphold the greatest of standards here at the University. In our 36th year here at the University I only hope that we can continue the legacy that the founders of this prestigious organization put forth. I challenge every member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to continue to uphold the ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and most of all Finer Womanhood. I will always have love in my heart for my sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., but also for my fraternity brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. as well. Love, Kimberly Lawrence N lg rr- Photos Courtesy of ZETA PHI BETA MEMBERS Pauline Delva Kimberly Lawrence ZETA PHI BETA The sisters of Zeta Phi Beta flash their sororityls symbol while wearing their colors, royal blue and pure white. lvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvm CHAPTER: Sigma Delta MOTTO: A communitynconscious, action-oriented organization CHARTERED: 1972 PHILANTHROPY: Storkls Nest Program with March of Dimes ' v ' COLORS: Royal Blue and Pure White 99z SUITS AND TIES The handsome brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha dress in their finest as they pose for a group photo on campus. Photo Courtesy of ALPHA PHI ALPHA JMembers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, The illustrious brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated were the first to establish a black fraternal organization at the University of Miami. On Friday, Apiil 17, 1970, Steve Jenkins, Joseph King, Elvis W. Pascal, Willie J. Rogers, Alonzo P. Walker and William C. Simmons, our l6 Pearls, chartered the Eta Delta Chapter ofAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Realizing the potential and the need for such an organization on campus, the 6 Pearls sought to create a brotherhood in which black males of like mind could grow together and fulfill the aims: lManly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind? established a legacy that has continued to this day. For over 37 years, the Brothers of the Eta Delta Chapter have maintained their presence at the University of Miami, and have matriculated students from every college in our prestigious university; producing doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, a Federal Circuit Court judge and entrepreneurs doing business both domestically and internationally. Furthermore, the chapter has served as the backbone of the black Greek populace on the campus, Establishing Dominance in all fields of endeavor, and Will continue to do so for years to come. Sincerely, Joseph Dubery kk N Upon doing so, the 6 Pearls MEMBERS Dana Adams Cordaro Davis Joseph Dubery Jeremy Ladson Lionel Moise Carl Monfiston Mike Duncan Terrance Leslie Elus Thomason Timothy Jones Nick Vaughan , i . . . . l1 ., v .. ,. .. x, CHAPTER: Eta Delta MOTTO: tFirst of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all CHARTERED: 1970 PHILANTI-IROPY: Project Alpha COLORS: Black and Old Gold a ,. A At p x... A PHOTO BYVERONICA SHARONNIBIS STAFF ALPHA PHI ALPHA Joseph Dubery leads his brothers dun'ng a well-executed step show at the School of Communication courtyard while wearing Alpha Phi Alphas letters and colors. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA GREEK EXTRAVAGANZA Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha put on an exciting show at the annual Greek Extravaganza. k I am both proud and elated to write you this letter in the name of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. a modem fraternity through whose objectives we as brothers continue to make a difference at the University of Miami and the world at large. What we signed up for and dedicated our lives to is truly a special bond. Many of us have siblings older and younger and it is true that since birth we have loved them unconditionally. Then came Kappa Alpha Psi, which has truly tested the boundaries of acquaintances, the camaraderie of friendships and has made true blood brothers of us all. Of the nine brothers that walked the yard this past fall, only four are left to carry out the legacy that 10 men started in 1911. Though we are small in numbers we have continued to move mountains, exemplifying that we are truly men of quality and not just quantity. Kappa Alpha Psi is more than a letter wearing organization; it is not the right of every man, but rather the privilege of the few, the proud. It is the birthplace of the stars like Cedric the Entertainer, a breeding ground for talent like Arthur Ashe, a college holding tank for world Changers like the late Johnny Cochran and watering hole for history makers like Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. the first black astronaut in space. This very Chapter boasts several lawyers, educators, music producers and a comedian- Finesse Mitchell as seen on BET and with valuable guys like you in the yard we are sure to make this list more substantial in the coming years. May we always be men first, friends second and brothers after all, it is then we can live out the meaning our creed, lAChievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor. True achievement is not in our programming, we do that well too, but it is in our every day experiences and everyday we continue to CHAPTER' Iota Chi M E M B E R S thrive on the love of the brotherhood we share, trust MOTTO: Achievement in Every Field of Dear Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, Photos Courtesy of KAPPA ALPHA PSI u KAPPA ALPHA PSI Iota Chi chapter members Gary Clay and Kareem Nelson Hull catch a rare moment with Dean of Students Ricardo Hall, also a man of Kappa Alpha Psi. and roteCt. YO! YO! ,, Joshua Brooks Steven Roberts p garggggggaLOTIr1979 Gary Michael Obediah Samuel . 3 a Clay Jared Smith Wlth Brotherly LOVE, PHILANTHROPY: Kappa League Julian Hampton Celsus Williams NKareem Ne 8011 Hu f- COLORS: Crimson and Cream Rickey Pierre 11 Justin Williams WWkWXX x NEW INITIATES Steven Roberts, Rickey Pierre, Julian Hampton, Justin Williams, CJ Williams, Joshua Brooks, and Jamal Jones shown in white are the newly iniated brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. CHAPTER: Omicron Delta MOTTO: Friendship Is Essential To The Soul? CHARTERED: Fall 1971 PHILANTHROPY: United Negro College Fund, Scholarship for High School Students COLORS: t Royal Purple and Old Gold PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON W IBIS STAFF OMEGA PSI PHI brothers from FSU Jason Sweeting and Clifford Oujeroo Williams join brother Brett Jones at UM. The brothers prepare to take the stage for a much anticipated step show. PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON H IBIS STAFF STROLL OFF brothers of Omega Psi Phi show off their moves during a step show in the Com School Courtyard v E R Brett Jones N Greetings Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, You have made all the difference in my college experience. To be able to represent this great fraternity at the University of Miami has been an honor in itself. I will always remember how we were THE OWTEST fraternity on the yard. How we held ourselves to the highest standard when it came to programming; whether it be a party or an open forum discussion, the quality was never lacking. Our philanthropies through charitable donations to the UNCF, and multiple myeloma are amazing. We make a difference in peoples lives through monetary means, the work we do in the community with the Lamplighter Mentoring Program, monthly highway Clean- ups and random visits to neighboring middle and high schools to be positive influences in the lives of the future leaders of America is where the true feeling of gratification and uplift comes from. Our rich heritage and traditions are a big part of what I believe sets us apart from every other fraternity. The Annual Founders Day Bar-B-Que at Florida Memorial University is a perfect example. The fraternization and universal brotherhood that I was witness to my Neo year in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was remarkable and one of the most memorable moments I will have. To see good brothers with like minds and similar attainments get together in celebration of the birth of this wonderful fraternity cannot be matched by any other organization. I realize that along with the rich heritage and history of the fraternity, these are the things that make the experience of fraternal life worth while. You learn the true meaning of our motto; that llFriendship is Essential to the Soul? It is for this I want to thank the brotherhood of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for all that, you are to me and all that you have done for me. I will always have a special place in my heart for my brothers. uQUE PSI PHI TILL THE DAY WE DIE. Love, Bro. Brett M. Jones Jr. k x2 c FUN TIMES brothers of Phi Beta Sigma ex mplify true brotherhood J; N Dear Members of Phi Beta Sigma, You have made my college years UNFORGETTABLE! From the beginning Ilye felt as if we exemplified the epitome of a family. Our fraternity is a tight-knit unit that keeps our business our business and loves to have a good time. We goof around, we laugh and we joke, but we know that when it comes down to working hard that we put on the gloves and dig in. I truly believe that our bond goes so much deeper than just the letters and the colors. When I needed you because I had to get home for a family emergency, you bent over backwards to make sure that I got home safely and Checked up on me constantly while I was home not only to make sure I was okay, but that my familyls spirits were high as well. From the spontaneous barbecues to the creative probate shows and the days working concessions, welve experienced a lot of good times and bad times together. Our tradition of spending time not only as brothers but as a Blue 8: White Family and bonding with our sisters is one of my favorite aspects of our fraternity! When you see a Sigma you almost always see a Zeta laughing and joking at their side. We are brought to an understanding that you love and support your sister in all that she does and we take that to heart. Our sisters love and support us just the same and that aspect of our family is so unique. Especially since we are the ONLY constitutionally bound fraternity and sorority in the NPHC. I wouldnt Change my position in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. for all of the worlds treasures. I love each of you like blood and thank you for all you've done for me and all that we will do and experience together in the years to come. For this family grows stronger as years go on and will last us a life time! G.O.M.A.B.!!! Your Brother, Kevin Cummings l I C. R.EEKS 1 ; 11': f? , Kevin Cummings Oman Buncurn Donovan Hutchins g PHOTOS COURTESY OF PHI BETA SIGMA STROLL OF At the step show Kevin Cummings and Donovan Hutchins show off their dance moves. AAAAAAALLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhAhAAAAAAAAA 1 CHAPTER: Epsilon Delta PHILANTHROPY: MOTTO: tCuIture for American Cancer Society Service, Service for COLORS: Royal Blue and Humanity. Pure White CHARTERED: 1971 L vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv 4 Phi Beta Sigma brothers of Phi Beta Sigma show their pride for the fraternity as they pose for a groun picture. 69z THAN 1 1 '10 v. 0v CV rem C'QNOOCKWOCSOQCKeQ9OCKPOO1? JUST A 8131311111 006!ng xx x; $ 711:4:er 113.410 AvaV OIOOIOIIOOIOIIUIQOCIOOIClonooolooctoooolonlon STORY BY RAMON GALIANAH IBIS STAFF PHOTO COURTESY OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON V SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON The brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon offer a helping hand in the community as they dutifully pick up trash at a local park with several sisters from various sororities on campus. O0OOOOOOIOOOIOOOOIIIIO.I.IO.IO.IIO..0OOOI.Il.IOIIO..Ol0......-.00...IIICOOUOOOOOOOOIOOOOO. abbut parties and an extended social life The Greek Community Censtantly strives to shatter this stereotype. This year serorities 311d fratermties amassed M any people tend to believe that Greeks only care 1 thousands of 11011315 to aesist a variety of charitable organizations The fall semester began With a bang Sorohty - philanthropies such as Zeta Tau Alpha 3 s1gnature uThink P1111: Week got the fraternities ,and sororities competing in 3 dodge ball tournament thatraised Over $2,000 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Delta P111 Epsilone - Deepher Dudes bene11ted the, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Fraternity philanthropies included Sigma Alpha 1141118 1821111 Slam, and Beta Theta P11371Beta B1ast. Espec1a11y notable was the coordination of Sigma Phi Epsilon and .A1pha Delta P1 to fundraise for the A11 Kemp Foundation , created 111 1101101 of a female teenager brutahy murdered 111 Kansas Sigma Phi Ep311011 raised $3 000 through their uWeek of the Heart, with Alpha Delta P1 hosting TAKE Defense a free self-defense class, for women. Blair Brettschneider, Alpha ' 1 Delta P118 Philanthropy Chair was ecstatic about the results ' of the combined team effort Teaming up with 551ng to host TAKE Defense 1n the fall was not only a. demonstration of campus-Wide sorority and fraternity dedication to philanthropy; A11 Kemps father was a :31ng and her'mother was an ADPi 1 Brettschneider ' said. The fact that A11 Kemp s fami1y recognized our efforts Was an amazing acc'ompliShment for ADPi Sing and the entire Greek community Greeks continued their philanthropic efforts as Alpha Sigma P111 8 first 51111111111 Kick For N1ck Socce1 Tournament he1ped fundraise for a fallen so1dier Who wanted to bring soccer ta Iraq , , 1n addition,81gma Alpha Epsilcm st1Padc1y Murphy Week alone raised a record breaking $11 000 Their y , Chapter Advisor,Da111e1 Poterek was amazed at the sororities This shocking expression of generosity shows ' how passionate the sorority women were abOut raising money for the Children 3 Miracle Network, Poterek said. Alpha Delta P1131131 Athlon De1ta Gamma s 1 , Anchorbow1 and Zeta 3 Fashion Show mobilized many ' people outs1de the Greek Community to gather over 1 $30, 000 111 tota1 for charitable c'auSes. The list of service goes on and on Every year,G1eeks raise the standards for their philanthropies.11me and time again they prove to the community that being Greek 15 more than just havihg a social 11fe. I.III'0.0I..0..0.0.IO.Cl.ICCIO.I.0II.I.0...0.IIOl.I.IO.ICIII.OIOIIOIIOODUOIIIIOOIIIOCOOCII .00...DOIOIOOOIIIOOIOOOOIOIIOOOOOOOOOIOOIOOOO DELTA DELTA DELTA Emily McCollum, a sister of Th Delta, participates in her sororityts philanthropy, Scoops for the Cure, at Coldstone. PHOTO BY ASHLEY DAVIDSON K IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER H IBIS STAFF GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE As part of Sigma Alpha Epsilonts Paddy Murphy Week Andrew Klausmeyer serves as the auctioneer at the brother auction. PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON XX IBIS STAFF COIN WARS Coin wars are an integral part of any fraternity or sorority's philanthropy event. Competing organizations put silver coins or bills in other organizations' jugs or pennies in their own in order to earn points and raise money for charity. PHOTO BY LEAH ADAMS w IBIS STAFF DO IT FOR THE KIDS Lissy Schneider, Stephanie Santoro and Tori Weitzmann man the auction table for Sigma Delta Tauts yearly philanthropy event, Eat, Bid and Be Merry, as they raise money for Prevent Child Abuse America. ILz STORY BY RAMON GALIANA HIBIS STAFF 10111 themed mixers to ice cream 7 chair, was surprised by some of the 1 , socials, Greek 1 again showa ' costumes he saw at their 1111er With that they know how to live in 1 Delta Delta Delta. We had a mixer last Miami. Every Greek organization 1 1 semester With T11Delt at IFS American delegates an entire position to handle a7 11 - Diner. It was Beauty and the Geek of the planning and responsibilities for - themedt Gage said 111: was surprising the social events of the year. Constant 1 how gaod of costumes some of the guy's mixers and other events have these 1 t pulled of. , off1cers hard at Work to provide a soCial h ' Even the Greek umbrella life for their Chapters' members.Themed organizations held a social event in miXers and parties like 1903 notables, 1 the Delta Phi Epsilon Suite 1131 their gangsters and bootleggers, Caddyshack, coordinators and executive boards. 1 ttT pa1t1es,groupies and rack stars made 'InterfrajtemityCouncil coOrdih'ators 1 this yearts Greek parties and costumes 1 Socialized With Panhellenic Associatien more entertaining than ever before. off1cers While enjOying desserts and , Jackie Roney, Director of Special 1 1 games Events for Delta Gamma, was excited 1 Social life 13 part of bei11g Greek 1 about the result of their Crush Party. the Fraternities and 30101111533 alWaYS look partywas at the Los Ranehos in Coco forward to the next mixer 01 social With Walk. The theme Was a Masquerade Ball another organization. Who can blame and it was a hugesuccessf Roney said. them? Greeks host some of the best , Brad Gage,PhiDe1ta Thetats Social parties and social events on campus.' PHOTO COURTESY OF Pl KAPPA ALPHA PHOTO COURTESY OF KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA MIXING IT UP Mitch Carr, Hannah Barnett, and Jeremy SPELL IT OUT Brandi Wyskocil, Nicki Edelman, and Amy Altszuler show off their Kappa spin't Altman smile for the camera as they party it up Pike style. during a sisterhood event at a local park. PHOTO COURTESY OF SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON PHOTO COURTESY OF DELTA DELTA DELTA FORMAL WEEKEND The brothers of SAE coordinate to make a perfect human pyramid on the LADIES MAN Brandon Gross, a Junior Sigma Chi member, beach at Deerfield Beach during their formal weekend. gets to know Th' Deltas Erin Gameson, Katie Kearney, and Kim Doemer at the Rescue Me mixer. PHOTO COURTESY OF SIGMA CHI PHOTO COURTESY OF LAMBDA CHI ALPHA DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY Sophomores Josh Garcia and Alicia Mucci enjoy dancing with ALL ABOUT THE U The brothers of Lambda Chi cheer :13 seniors Kevin Stilwell, and Sarah Baird. For many fraterniu'es and sororities formal is viewed as a the Canes at the Florida State game in Tallahassee. W fmal goodbye to graduating members and their groupies. 11--.... STORY BY MARY ELIZABETH BARRONW IBIS STAFF reek Week? More like Greek GWeeks with this years festivities lasting for two weeks compared to the usual one week. Held annually in the spring semester, Greek Week unites members of IFC and Panhellinic through friendly competition. Emily McCollurn, a junior and member of Tri-Delta, loves Greek Week because ttit's a great way to not only represent ones sorority and fraternity, but the entire Greek Community? This years theme was tiGreekelodeon, and individual sororities and fraternities were assigned names based on the 19903 Nickelodeon game show uLegends of the Hidden Templeii such as the iBlue Barracudas and tiPurple Parrots. During the two weeks, each organization competed in a range of events from Olympic Day to a Blood Drive to raising money for United Cerebral Palsy tUCPi. Students contributed to the charity by purchasing wristbands, attending a car wash and bidding on items at silent and live auctions. In the past 15 years, a grand total of over $400,000 has been donated to the V 7 l; x PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER H IBIS STAFF GIVE ME AN EMCEE As part of the Greek Goddess competition Molly Jones sings a Beetles Medley joined by her sorority sisters Lindsay Rose and Jessica Johnson. Charity. Although the primary goal of Greek Week is to raise money, the element of competition cannot be overlooked. Last year Sigma Phi Epsilon took home the trophy and Delta Phi Epsilon soared above the other sororities to win for the sixth year in a row. When Delta Phi Epsilon declined to participate in this years Greek Week, every sorority became eagerly aware that the title of Greek Week Champion was up for grabs. This year new events were added and changes were made to the rulebook. Brice Durkin, a member of Beta Theta Pi, said that tithis year was better than ever before because now more points are given to participation and less to amount of monetary donation, which stresses the importance of every member to get involved. In the end, it was a third place finish by defending champs Sigma Phi Epsilon who passed the fraternity trophy to new winners, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. With Delta Phi Epsilon missing from the competition,A1pha Delta Pi took home the title, hoping to start their own future dynasty. PHOTO EY KELLY ASHER w IBIS STAFF OCHEER Matt Stanley, a brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, narrates his fraternitys OCheer while dressed as Quailman. . FnFT-i'a W, Ha pwamw , , Myamymwm PHOTO BY KELLY SHER H IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY LEAH ADAMS H IBIS STAFF GREEK GOD AND GODDESS Members of all sororities and fraternities anticipate the LEGENDS OF THE HIDDEN TEMPLE The brothers 9f Pi Kappa excitement ahead as the Greek God and Goddess competition is about to begin. A1pha perform thelr OCheer for an enthUSIastlc audlence. Benefiting U tons hf PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERz H IBIS STAFF OLYMPIC DAY The sisters of Delta Gamma show that they not only have the spirit, but also the physical strength, to compete during the Greek Week Olympic Day. PHOTO BY TANYA THOMPSON H IBIS STAFF V . 7 CAR WASH Josh Knight, a brother of ' ' ' , t- v . . A , . - 7 Sigma Alpha Mu,1ures cars into the PHOTO BY TANYA THOMPSON H IBIS STAFF Dennyls parking lot for a Greek car wash. HARD AT WORK Greek men and women work hard in order to raise money for a good cause during the Greek Week car wash. SLZ . Jon WEEKLY MEETINGS, ELECTIONS, SAFAC BUDGETS, RESUME BUILDERS, TRADITIONS, COSO REREGISTRATION, UNIVERSITY CENTER, BANQUETS FRONT ROW Liz Seda, Liza Laquin, SECOND ROW Ashley Peters, Evan Asher, Cynthia Donna, Mohammed Uddin, Lora Cavuto, Jared Smith, BACK ROW Matthew Clemente, Yelani Naranjo, Jeff Wilcox, Chris Martin Dante Porzilli, Ann Helmers FRONT ROW Rachael Goldberg, Jennifer Dowd, Robin Prize, Elizabeth Tedford, Sarah Martinez, SECOND ROW Daniel Rosenberg, Monika Freiser, Haley Rornfield, Brandon Calabro, Melissa Hebru, Ryan Kairalla, BACK ROW Scarlet Camacho, Karam Basra, Carlos Alvarez, Joshua Morales, Alexander Gonzalez FRONT ROW Kiah Barrette, Courtney Griffiths, Rubymel Jijon, Krishna Patel, Kaley Barbera, Shailee Patel, SECOND ROW Brett Goldman, Jason Drabman, Trisha Fisher, Rachel Russo, Dean Wilson, BACK ROW Karen Connors, Shayla Waldon, Graham Purdy, Andrew Willert, Jeremy Crystal 1 s T i T r T i f 3 I z a T ENGINEERING ADVISORY BOARD PHOTO coURTEEQBEENEINEEiiiNEXDVIsoRYEbARD ETHICS SOCIETY PHOTO BY TAEKETRA HAYNES HTBI STAFF HONOR COUNCIL 13146be BY TATIAhiXEBi-TIEN ARle-WWIETSETATET; .. ' The Engineering Advisory Board promotes student leadership at the college level, acts as a means of communication among all College of Engineering tCOET student organizations, initiates and coordinates selected COE activities, and acts as a tbridge' between the students, faculty and administrators in order to address common concerns. The Ethics Society encourages scholarly activity and social awareness in a multifaceted study of ethics, including health care, organ transplantation, war ethics, race and religion, civil liberties, abortion, genetic engineering, animal rights, the homeless, and many other riveting topics. The Honor Council investigates complaints, determines the facts in a given case and, upon finding a violation of this Code assesses appropriate penalties. The Council consists of representatives from the undergraduate schools or colleges selected each year for a one-year term by the Selection and Appeals Committee. MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY CLUB The Microbiology and Immunology Club resolves to stimulate awareness of Microbiology and Immunology throughout the University and the community at large, and to act as a support group for Microbiology and Immunology students by promoting good scholarship, providing career counseling and opportunities for research and experience in our field. EHOTO The Undergraduate Neuroscience Society encourages students to explore the rapidly expanding field of neuroscience by organizing seminars, holding round table discussions on current research, hosting intercollegiate conferences, producing and distributing periodic newsletters, holding a multimedia forum, participating in career fairs, and fostering a mentor program. The School of Architecture Student Council encourages scholarly activity, and coordinates social activities to advance the cause of architecture studies. OURTESY OF MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY CLUB THE UNDERGRADUATE NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENT COUNCIL QRGANIZATIN FRONT ROW Natassja Frances, Lesley Cabrera, Chavanshri Anandavardhana, Lauren Oliver, Norman Morejon,and Marytery Fajardo, BACK ROW Christopher Cooper, Hongzhao Ji, Yu-Yuan Hwang, Gregory Schaiberger, and Marshall Holland FRONT ROW Phillip Tran, Candace Glenn, Candace Haddox, Marytery Fajardo, Danoushka Tememe, BACK ROW Marshall Holland, Dr. Phil McCabe, Brian Noack FRONT ROW Shalina Jaffer, McKenzie O'Neill, Daniela Gomez, e x , Andy Grant Esquire, f Jessie Carter, Olivia Reynolds, Marianna Yerak, BACK ROW Kevin Jones, Andrew Haehn, Jason Walker, Matthew McKee, Jessica Calek, Andrew Reich, Michael Gallagher 6Lz FRONT ROW Toni Pyatok, Katrina Duarte BACK ROW Hongzhao Ji, Tim Keogh, a Richard Rammo, Eric Sternberg, Cat Fitzgerald, Andrew Higier FRONT ROW Stephanie Lavey, Mai Tran, Jenelle Lin, SECOND ROW Ian Hwang, Kurt Hu, Alex Lau, Phillip Chong, BACK ROW Yu Zhang, Hong Yu, Tie Su, Weizhao Zhao, Jian Huang, Jin Song Zhang FRONT ROW Karam Basra, Kevin Kohl, Irvine David, Adam Moskowitz, SECOND ROW Patrick Stout, James Fluss, Thomas Skibo, Mike Podolsky, Brandon Kochen, Sean Sappanos, Stephanie Raglard, Ashley Bass, BACK ROW David Cohen, RAvi Pastel, Keith Johns, Felipe Yanez, Joey Held, Pat Cunnane AIKIDO CLUB PHOTO BY TORI KICHLER H IBIS STAFF BADMINTON CLUB PHdtoE? BETSI POTI y IBIS STAFF DODGEBALL CLUB The Aikido Club creates a welcoming environment for those wishing to learn the art of aikido and develop a sense of self and friendship, as well as further the understanding of aikido as it relates to the physical and philosophical nature of life. The Badminton Club exercises and practices for upcoming badminton tournaments, promotes the spread of badminton through the University, and encourages members to join the sport. The Dodgeball Club provides the student body with a time, a place, and necessary equipment to play games of dodgeball, as well as fosters an environment that is conducive to the development of teamwork, competition, athletic ability, and community. The Equestrian Team encourages UM students to take up horseback riding as a hobby, promotes fellowship by letting UM equestrians meet other UM equestrians, and emphasizes sportsmanship by representing UM in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The Fencing Club provides a place for practicing the sport of fencing and related activities, as well as teaches all those interested in how to fence in an encouraging atmosphere. The Field Hockey Club provides a place for practicing the sport of field hockey in an encouraging environment. L .............. ,., ................. r.r.,.-A.... .. EHOTO EY BETsi'Fdi'I H IBIS szEEM iM... ,Ww, PHOTOMEaUE EQUESTRIAN CLUB PHOTO BY JENNA LEVINE H IBIS STE- FENCING CLUB FIELD HOCKEY CLUB - ,H-a,r FRONT ROW Sarah Lessler, Jaya Krutulis, Maryann Tatum, BACK ROW Christina Antoni, Abigail Spaulding, Emily Allongo, Dani Smith, Mariel Butan, Lily Johnson Ulrich, Barbara Ballard, Claire Crawford, Karen Flynn, Serena Ryan, Kristen Boisseau, Ashley Makulowich, Soledad Galindo, Katie Sickling, Shannon Medlin, Ana Greifen, Sarah Schimenti, Katie Darios, Reba Evans FRONT ROW Blaise Carpenter, Desiree M., Ariana Almasi, Laura Gonzalez, Jessi Vondrak, SECOND ROW Eric Bryant, Alejandro Eguren, Kenneth David Fernandez Prada, Jonathan Robbins, Shayna Blumenthal, BACK ROW Trevor Suich, Brian Lemmerman, Phillip Tai, Justin Dill, Eric Halpern, Paul Terman FRONT ROW Francisco Beron- Vera, Pedro Beron- Vera, Josefina Olascoaga, Javier Beron-Vera, BACK ROW Gonzalo Paco Gerlo, Gabriela tGabyT Lopez, Silvia Gremes-Cordero, Ajoy Kumar, Nikki Johnson, Lindsey Morgado, Derek ttDegsy Aspinall 18Z WINNERhS CIRCLE Those who received medals pose for a group picture after the tournament has commenced. HOT HANDS An adult participant goes through his routine for the judges. He was later awarded two medals, one silver and one bronze. ' LLLLL 'V V QRGANiZATINS KARATE CLUB HOSTS AN ANNUAL MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENT WITH SCHOOLS ACROSS FLORIDA, AS WELL AS CLASSES AT THE UNIVERSITY. STORY BY RAMON GALIANA H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHARON HlBlS STAFF stablished over 25 years ago, the Karate Club E contains a rich history on campus. With regularly scheduled classes and an open tournament for karate schools from across the state of Florida, the organization reaches out not only to the UM community, but also to people from all over the state. The Karate Club specializes in the Japanese Martial Art of Shotokan Karate, which Zubin Grogg, head of the Karate Club, described as, lone of the most Classic, distinguished, and respected styles in what is becoming an otherwise overly commercialized arena of Karate Schools? The club hosts regular classes to teach the art; they usually begin with a meditation for Clarity followed by a brief warm up to optimize one's ability. The classes are split up into three categories that Grogg describes as llbasic techniques, Kata ldetailed, choreographed movementsy, and sparring. In addition to the Classes, the club offers additional opportunities for special training camps, tournaments and ranking examinations from very notable Japanese instructors from across the country. They welcome all levels of experience for their classes. The system that the Karate Club uses for its Classes allows for one to progress through color belt testing as you develop your skills. The organization has a very diverse membership. llOur club members consist of students, alumni, faculty and staff. As a member, you are eligible for color belt testing, and can participate in tournaments and training camps. We currently have 14 members Who come regularly, Grogg said. As a member of the Karate Club, you receive input and learn from the experience of senior members and instructors. There is 1 on 1 help with all the senior ranks to get multiple Views on how to apply the techniques taught, Grogg said. Their annual tournament is hosted by the organization and encompasses numerous Karate schools from across Florida. Seventy-six people participated in their last tournament with three members of the Karate Club receiving medals. DON'T KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF Tournaments can be torture, but the children participating had fun competing against each other and watching the adults. techniques. Karate has helped me a lot wrth physical l andjas a form of exercise. People should take interest. i a ' 1 y and mind; By taking karate not only do you get in shim proves your concentration and gum self canfdehga KlDS AND KARATE ADULT SWIM OVER Children from various schools in Florida also participated in the tournament FRONT ROW Karen Iezzi, Shaminda Subasingha, SECOND ROW Sergio Garcia- Pages, Jose Ferrand , C sensei D, Jorge Diez, Gabriel Cardes, BACK ROW t Michael Diaz, Zubin Grogg, Sam Grogg, Gabriel Diez FRONT ROW Joe Munn, Phil Petrucelli, Andy Palermo, Jake Sharpless, Pascal Spagna, Dylan Popowicz, SECOND ROW Mike Larkin, Mike Blandford, Tim Heacock, Zach Barnes, Mike Angarsky, Andrew Mladek, THIRD ROW Jay Null, Ryan McClure, Michael Leibman, Matt Povolny, Ryan Meade, Keith Ryan, FOURTH ROW Matt LaPan, Andrew Chau, Chris Fitzgerald, Eric Knittle, Andrew Wideroff, BACK ROW Will Miller, Collin OlBrien FRONT ROW Brandon Simmons, Tony Locrotondo, Patrick Scully, Marcus Rojas, Jason Bahner Mike OlBrien BACK ROWMichael Algero, Tad Debarros, Cory Kriegsman, Dan Roesch, Michael Williams, Matt C. Root, Frank Williams KARATE CLUB PHOTO BY LEAH ADAMS H IBIS STAFF MENl S LACROSSE TEAM l l l i x EQEEB ii?JEEEESBAIEWEEEE smtXiE-F ''''''''''' The Karate Club promotes awareness of Shotokan Karate and to teach Shotokan Karate to club members. Guiding principles of Shotokan Karate Club are to seek perfection of character, to be faithful, to endeavor, to respect others, and to refrain from violent behavior. The Menls Lacrosse Team encourages an athletic and educational club where students can not only play lacrosse but enhance their knowledge of the sport itself. This knowledge includes, but is not limited to, the history of lacrosse and special performance techniques and strategies. The Menls Rugby Team fields a competitive team who strives to compete at the highest level of their ability within both the PRU and at a national level. The club and all its members conduct themselves in a manner befitting to a team that represents the University of Miami both on and off the field. The club prepares collegiate players for competition at the menls club level and beyond. The Surfrider Club recognizes the need for active protection of the oceans, by promoting awareness to the studentsTfaculty of the University, as weli as the rest of the South Florida community. The Surfrider Club practices conservation, activism, research, and education to accomplish this. The Swimming and Aquatics Club associates themselves to recreational aquatic activities, training, and conditioning. The Tae Kwon Do Club committes themselves to the promotion and practice of the American Moo Duk Kwan Tae Kwon Do for self defense, self confidence, and physical fitness. PHOTO BY LEAH A AMS H IBIS STAFF FRONT ROW Lauren Campbell, Nadia Zebouni, Monika Freiser, SECOND ROW Cara Heisler, Tara Dolan, Randa Ovid, BACK ROW Seth Levy, Jordan Gardner, Steven Root, Grace Raver, Amanda Miesnieks, Joe Epstein, Matt Castillo, Carl Speer, Trevor Zakov, Devin Ganesh, Greg . Giordano PHOTO COURTESY OF SURFRIDER UM CLUB SWIMMING AND AQUATICS CLUB FRONT ROW Nicolas Perilla, Hilary Saunders, Jesus Gil, Tommy Kiger TAE KWON DO CLUB FRONT ROW Anand Raythatha, Denise Arredondo, Laura Quirola, Sherwin Mena, Trevor Suich, and Louis Bogiani PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF Sgt u; i 1 I PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON MBis STAFF STORY BY ELIZABETH MORALES MBis STAFF TOOTING MY OWN HORN Michael Cody, The B and Of the Hour is recognized Nora McDonnell playing their mellophones. for their legendary traditions that have been entertaining audiences since 1933. The Band of the Hour was officially given their name at a halftime show at the Orange Bowl in 1948 when playing Henry Pillmore's The Man of The Hour march, which was the inspiration for their name. Professor Jim llYarnma Yammal, Fleming, who will surely be remembered, always said, There is no greater POWER than the Band of the Hour? The Band of the Hour is known for their traditions and the passion the members and fans possess. Mark time hut? called the drum majors to direct the band to march off for their final show at the Orange Bowl iQBj. uThe way the grass felt under my feet, the way the crowd cheered, the way it meant to be a lCanes fan seemed to permeate the sea of orange and green that night, junior Kevin Mazzarella said. The Band of the Hour had many emotions going through each of them as they marched for the last time on the f1elcl. As a senior, that night was incredibly important to me. . .full of emotion and something I will take with me forever. Being in the band that was the last group to perform in the GB. is something that only the 2007 Band of the Hour got to be apart of, and it was a great way to go out as a senior, senior Emily Widrick said. 1' The night was special for the entire PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER MBIS STAFF PHOTO BY VERONICA SHARON MBIS STAFF TAKING A BREAK Laura Lopez and Emily Widrick take break at the Orange Bowl and enjoy the Miami sun on their backs. band and something they knew was going UNIFORMALLY SPEAKING Bits and pieces Of to become a part Of UM history. Band members' uniforms rest in the shade. Established 1933 10119111511 y harried Universny OfMioimi 136mm 3 ' 1 . , . f 1 l 1 NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 135 L l f 5 University say fareWell to the Urange Bowl ' LMEETING SCHEDULE: Thrice Weekly 1 by performing the final pregame halftime, L . i . . . .1 7 and postgarne shows at the OB. WHERE THEY MEET: Fillmore H3111 ,mI'he ttBand of the Houri' IS the largest and KNOWNKFOLRT: Performing atiall home 1 i L i A most spirited student Organization on the UM, football games, pep rallys'at the Rock; ' . . 4 Lcampus and draws its membership from the L Homecoming Parade Famous First , entire Student body. Band members represent . ' 1 Rehearsal Florida State University the Magic f nearly every academic major and every state 1 PHOTO BY VERON'CA a L ,. 1 SHARON H IBIS STAFF Kingdom, and a Miami Dolphins game , 1 in the union. The band performs annually for - . NEAR AND DEAR A 1 over one million Hurricane fans. tThere 13 no : ,. Band member keeps the : ,TPROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT Helping the greater power than the Band Of the Hour.. 3' 9 L: instrument near the heart. BAND OF THE HOUR REMEMBERS HOW POWERFUL IT WAS TO PERFORM IN THE ORANGE BOWL THE LAST TIME k4 h Erg'ldlti: HY CHELSEA MATIASH If ONE LAST TIME Football players wererft the only ones performing on the Orange Bowl f1e1d.The Band stands in formation, looking out at the stands of Hurricanes fans seated in the Orange Bowl for the last time ever. I wth $m h v'm OTO BY CHELSEA MATIASH XX IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY VERONICA SHAROX IBIS STAFF KEEPING THE PACE Jeffrey Lawson seemingly towers over SILVER AND BRASS Members of the Band of the Hour the Orange Bowl as he conducts the Band of the Hour. reside With the audience When not performing on the held. ng 30 RH . itiwili', m.gew FRONT ROW Nicole Budzinski, Maria Pia Freile, Simone Berger, Sofia Montalvo, Lindsay English, Susan Mirkin BACK ROW Arthur Posch, Jacob Gallice, David Bitton, Tyrone Pike, Scott Weinrob, Federico Cybel, Ryan Ritter, G. Michael Mlacker, Colton Klingensmith, The Tennis Club provides a place for practicing the sport of tennis, beginner and advanced levels, in an encouraging 6 Michael Weng environment. PHOTO BY LEAH ADAMS H IBIS STAFF TRIATHLON CLUB TRICANES FRONT ROW Krystyna Ahlers, Promotes and SECOND ROW participates in the Kevin Coleman, Holly Hamilton, Rachel Yorzinski, Craig Seigel, THIRD ROW Holly Clayton, Julia Beverley, Rachel Beverley, BACK ROW Caitlin Burman, Greg Giordano, Jonathan Draper, Ryan Amundserv, Scott Hawlui sports of swimming, cycling, running and triathlon at the recreational level as well as at the competitive level with other universities and at locaVregionaV national events. I I I 4 l l I I I I I I r I l I $$on BifiZKERi-EEA HAYNES I7 IBIS STARS IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII VOLLEYBALL CLUB The Volleyball Club offers opportunities to play indoor as well as beach volleyball, welcomes members of all ability levels and are dedicated to transforming them into competitive players. The UM Volleyball Club provides members with intercollegiate, leagues, and internal competitive play. FRONT ROW Stanley Linder, Tony McDaniel, Summer Farrel, Arielle Luster, BACK ROW Daniel Bradley, Brian Lantry, Morgan Cantrell, Colleen Dourney, Chris Fisher, Nick Schaad tCoachL Lance Spear PQETO E? BETSI POTI H IBIS STAFF The Waterpolo Club is co-ed and open to all students, regardless of experience with. The Wiffle Ball Club provides a forum where individuals at the University can participate in the sport of wiffle ball. The Woments Lacrosse Team provides an opportunity for any student at the University to play lacrosse with other students interested in the sport, to educate the UM community about woments lacrosse, and provides students with the opportunity to participate in games at a variety of competitive levels. WATERPOLO CLUB PHOTO BY BETSI POTI H IBIS STAFF WIFFLE BALL CLUB a 7 anTA RTIVATINS PHOTO BY LEKFADAMS H IBIEETKIFIEHMW WOMENT S LACROSSE TEAM 9 ' YWWWWmeexwwaw FRONT ROW Josh Allbee, Courtney MacMahon, Nikki Keen, Corina Antal, Justin Bousquin SECOND ROW Ryan Freedman, David Goldberg, Noah DesRosiers, Valerio Quadri BACK ROW Brett Madsen, Jean- Baptiste Blot, Corey Bubb, Milan Vranes FRONT ROW Elliot Warsof, Gavin Wu, Alexander Alvarez, Mike Bonomo, BACK ROW Stephen Carlisle, Brent Vicino, Andrew Stavish, Andrew Gall FRONT ROW Danielle Agresti , Leah Bradley, Jamie Afflerbach, Maggie Tague, Briana e 1 Fountain, Stephanie 5 2 i Wehrung, BACK - ? ROW Kelly Riley, Molly Rose Piccione, Sarah Kierstead, 7-: Taylor Murphy, Megan Pearl, Ashlee T '4 Wykoff, Lauren Lankenau, Rachel Schreibman, Jess OI'Connell, Stephanie Dietz, Kristen Avvento, Maddy Keese, Amanda Miesnieks 68z 3: WATER WATER EVERYWHERE Representing Team Student Government and Category 5, Brandon Gross and Justina Martynaityte, respectively, get drenched passing a soaking sponge over their heads towards the back of the relay line in an attempt to n11 up a bucket before the other student organization teams. It was a particularly hot day, so no one minded one bit. HOW MUCH DO YOU TRUST ME A member of FEC has nothing to look at except a balloon filled with water. Her partner has the task of carefully shaving the shaving cream off of the balloon so that it doesnt pop the water on her face. WHO WON? Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos Association of Commuter Students United Black Students MAKESHIFT SLIP AND SLIDE Christine Nanan of Team United Black Students slides to finish the relay race event, While other members of UBS dance and chant hC-A-N-E-S Canes! STORY BY SARAH BAIRD N IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY TORI KICHLER H IBIS STAFF ou do not have to be one of the few varsity I athletes on scholarship to bring out the competitive drive the lCanes are known for. Nor do you need to attend a sporting event to find fans cheering on their team. In fact, you can find both of these things on the University Green when student organizations go head to head in a field day competition. Each year Rumble on the Green is hosted by COSO tCommittee on Student Organizationsy and is filled with the competitive athletes and support fans you would be accustomed to seeing at the Orange Bowl. According to Elizabeth Diaz, Vice Chair of COSO, Rumble on the Green came to be four years ago when student organizations wanted their own field day competition. Student organizations wanted something to compete in. There is Sportsfest, which most of the residential campus competes in. Student organizations donlt compete as student organizations because its only for residential halls, Diaz said. uThe Greek system has Greek Week in which they have Greek field day. But student organizations had nothing like that, and they wanted more competitive events for organizations. COSO recognizes the differences in student organizations and limits how many students can participate in the event. By only allowing a maximum of 20 athletes per organization it keeps both large and small organizations on the same playing field. However, there are no rules governing how many people can come out to cheer and encourage all members to watch the activities planned for Rumble on the Green. Members of COSO spend almost an entire year planning the event to guarantee the day runs as smoothly as possible. With so many organizations competing in several events, its important to make sure the rules are fair and cover all bases. Not only do they need to plan out detailed rules, it is also essential to make sure there are enough events to keep the organizations busy. The activities range from classic field day events such as tug of war to nontraditional but familiar events like musical chairs. Even with all of the competition, the competing student organizations keep it fiiendly and bond with other organizations while gaining pride in their own. GRASS STAINS Trent Whisenant of SpectrUM, crawls under ropes and run to hoola- hoops nearby during the relay race event. ,7 SCOOT YOUR TUSH ,7 Members of SpectrUM - stool; their way; i downa 330232.51 L STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS WANTED consigfggifgggia A COMPETITION. WHAT THEY GOT WAS crawnnganathe RUMBLE ON THE GREEN. THIS lSNiT hmlaihOOPS- YOUR MIDDLE SCHoous FIELD DAY. WHEN EVERY DROP COUNTS FEC members,Gabne1a Garcia and Maury Abascal carefully pass a soaking sponge until it reaches the bucket at the end of the relay line. FRONT ROW Debora Rubi, Emily Payton, Brooke Bortell, Karen lezzo, BACK ROW Melanie Jones, Ashley Schenk, Glen Samuels, Vanessa Duran, Ashley Keen, Chloe Spertus, Elizabeth Arnold, Nikki Tukdarian, Kirsten Ianno FRONT ROW Carl Mbao, Krys Foster, Akua A. Elizabeth Adiele, Zainab Khadija Ali, Babs Kupe, Jojo Tankout SECOND ROW ltshawnna Henderson BACK ROW Mohamed Alliy, Madi Lindauer, Emanuel Fidalgo, Feeta Caphart, Samba Keita, Pamela Darko, Gina Passaro FRONT ROW Conway Wang, SECOND ROW Ming Lu, Julip Sein, Keith Preciados, Diana Liu, Gloria Chow, Nicole Ralph-Forton. THIRD ROW San Chan, Ryan Medina, Susanna Chan, Lucy Lam, RT Kitten, Rachel Donpor, Ronda Edwards, Joumana Solh, FOURTH ROW Ian Hwang, Melvin La, Seong Woo Hong, John Thurstor, Ji-Wah Ng, BACK ROW Phillip Chang, Nick Bernal, Kurt Hu, Alex Lau, Bao-Chn Do, Julian Suariz EEETEEBETETEE?6FWOMEN sT'Eb'cETEEEinEKHW WOMENT S SOCCER TEAM AFRICAN STUDENTS UNION ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION AEEEIQX HAYNES N IBIS STAFF The Women,s Soccer Team aims to stimulate an appreciation and love for the game of soccer. The African Students Union aims to encourage and promote better understanding between African and non-African students between Africa and the USA. The Asian American Students Association promotes the unity of Asians from different nationalities and backgrounds, foster leadership in the Asian- American community, and ultimately, come together to meet new people and gain the most out of the University experience. The Bahamian Students Association aims to enlighten others about the Bahamian culture and to provide unity and support for all the Bahamian students at the University through demonstrating cultural songs, dances, and art at club events that will be open to the campus community. The Black Awareness Month Committee celebrates and recognizes contributions and achievements of Blacks in an array of activities and events throughout the month of February to educate and empower the entire University community The Caribbean Students Association aims to raise the level of awareness about the Caribbean culture and to promote unity among all Caribbean nations through literature, history, art, music, guest speakers, fairs, trips, and any other activities that will promote goodwill and a better understanding of our Caribbean neighbors. BAHAMIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION PHOTO BY LEAHXBAMS H IBIS STAFF CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION PHOTOBYJENSHOOKHIBISSTAFF H PHOTOVCN'oUiiTE'oF BAHANiiKNEfUBENi'WSXgSOCIXiHoi BLACK AWARENESS MONTH COMMITTEE , ,- QRGANIEZATIQNS FRONT ROW: Gabriella Suighi, Ezzard Rolle, Celsus tCJ Williams, Brittny Major, Kristen John, Gabrielle Dawkins, BACK ROW: Daniel Adderley FRONT ROW: Candiss Ducksworth, Bianca Knox, Krys Foster, Erica Martin, Marquise McCoy, BACK ROW: Cordaro Davis, Tynickwa Mims, Christin Clay, Jarrod Matthei FRONT ROW Mia Amato, Karel Forde, Tia Dawkins- Hendricks BACK ROW Ezzard Rolle, Racquel Dixon, CJ Williams, Darlene Sainvil S6z PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER H IBIS STAFF SIDETRACKED Ready for the next cheer, the All Girls Cheerleading team stand along the sidelines of the OB. PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ H IBIS STAFF LAYOUT FULL BASKET TOSS Aaron Kun'ncak, Sam Bier, Kevin Prybol, and Dante Marconi toss Christina De Maria into the air in front of audience members at the Orange Bowl. PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ H IBIS STAFF IN UNISON Members of the co-ed cheerleading squad ' celebrate a Canes touchdown by flipping down the f1e1d. PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ N IBIS STAFF FLAG DOWN Dante Marconi, Kevin D-D-D DEFENSE Lauren Prybol and Aaron Kurincak run Pomponio, captain of the through the endzone With UM flags. , M W coed team, encourages PHOTOABY PETER SCHLITT football fans to cheer. FINEST E SPIRITS PERSONlFYING HURRICANE SPIRIT AND TRADITION, CHEERLEADERS RETIRE THEIR COACH AND STADIUM. STORY BY ANDREA WHALEN H IBIS STAFF he UM Cheerleading program has come a long way since its beginning in 1926. Then, the squad consisted of twelve members, half women and half men. Dressed in long skirts and polyester, they cheered the Hurricanes to their first victory against Rollins College. Now, consisting of 8 males and 7 females, UM Cheerleaders experience the longest season of any sport at UM, beginning in August and ending in Apri1.Wornen are required to come in with previous Cheerleading experience, ranging in abilities in gymnastics and dance. Male Cheerleaders often have no previous experience. Nevertheless, they are considered one of the best teams in the country. Nevertheless, Cheerleading holds many deep traditions at UM. In fact, Bill Tigano, a Cheerleader at UM, is credited with inventing the iiU hand symbol. The Coed Cheerleaders also have a secret motto, the letters tV-T-LY Itis meaning is very important to anyone that has ever been a Co-Ed Cheerleader at UM; and consists of words to live your life by. Cleary, being a Cheerleader at UM is a wonderful opportunity and honor. Danny Reynolds, coach of the Co-Ed Cheerleading Squad claimed that every cheerleader at UM remembers the feelings of the first time they walked into the stadium, their first Hurricane touchdown and their first Win; it is something you never forget? Cheerleading is more than just a sport; it is na special fraternity that stays with you forever, said Reynolds. However, some traditions have come to an end. Reynolds, after coaching the UM Coed Cheerleading squad for 18 years is retiring. Clearly, with the end of the Orange Bowl and leadership of Reynolds, a new era has emerged. Nevertheless, with deep school spirit and love for the tU UM Cheerleaders will continue to remain a critical role in the history of the University. PHOTO BY CARINA ABATE H IBIS STAFF FLOWING FLAGS The gentlemen of the Co-Ed Cheerleading team raise flags and run across the end zone during a football game against Texas A8IM inthe Orange Bowl, signifying the Hurricanes just scored a touchdown. r L... ..... W HOTO BY LEAH ADAMS y IBIS STAFF C-A-N-E-S CANES Who said cheering was for Sissies? Sam Bier chants with Sebastian and the audience in the OB. FRONT ROW Lisandro Franky, Aurora Martinez, Lina Arango, Lina Ramirez, Sandra Berna! Heredia, . Valerie Valero, Nicolas Perilla FRONT ROWJacqueline Collazo, Karen Somoano, amantha Gonzalez, Elena Smukler, Gabriela Garcia, Stephanie Pedre, L Nicole Borrego, Andres , Redondo, SECOND f ROW Adriana Jaramillo, :' Andrew Doyle, Evelyn i Fornell, Raul Castellano, Megan Ondrizek, Maria 3 Elena Casas, Karli Pease, Lolita Sosa, Anjoly Ibrahim, Romy ortuando, Jennifer Safstrom, Lorena Ramirez, Janessa Gomez, THIRD ROW Ellen Oshinsky, Sarah Vidal, Jennifer Pernas. Margarita Leira, Carole Fonseca, Giselle Garcia, 'ane McCombie, Valentina Lamas, Vicky Delgado, BACK ROW MicheIIe-Marie Pena, Melissa Caride, Armando Diaz, Rafael Ferrer, Azael Ortega, Gabriel Cano, Michael Castillo, Wilfredo Escala FRONT ROW Sherlley Sanon, Peggy Laguerre, Melissa Chamblain, ixa Marchand, Kristine Liautaud, Sarah Bertrand, Julia Calixte, BACK ROWCassandre Davilmar, Reggie Chounoune, Carl- Henri Monfiston, Michael Philippe- Auguste, Alexandra Alzuphar, Gregory Larrieux COLOMBIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION EHOTO B? fXERiEfiX'i-ikvma's timels STAFEWWMM' FEDERACION DE ESTUDIANTES CUBANOS 7 wanna ice? Wilff-j i9? Wm fed? wanna 1oz? - . woven 390 wanna 1337 W59 ten? K PHOTO BY LEAH ADAMS H IBIS STAFF COLSA aims to spread the Colombian Culture across the University to anyone who is interested because Colombia is more than a country - its a lifestyle. FEC instructs, educates, and promotes the Cuban culture by organizing events with guest speakers, typical music, cuisine, and providing volunteer opportunities for its members and the university community. The Haitian Students Organization associates themselves united and represented by the Haitian students. They promote and coordinate active participation in the academic, cultural, social, and political activities of Haitians at the University. The Indian Students Association promotes the interests of Indian students at the University and enhances the awareness of Indian culture to other nationalities. OASIS educates and presents adequate information about the Arab people, their history, culture, and aspirations. UBS aims to enhance the learning environment and provide a source through which the University community may experience Black culture and become more educated about Black heritage. INDIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF ORGANIZATION OF ARAB STUDENTS INSTITUTING SOLIDARITY PHOTO BY TAEKETRA HAYNES H IBIS STAFF UNITED BLACK STUDENTS I i I I I I I I i I I I I I i I I z i I I i I I I I l i I I I I I I I I I I I. 13:15To COURTESY OF UNITED BLACK STUDENTS ; ADP A RTT'7 A'T'Tnlk'lio FRONT ROW Amar MandaIia, Nima Sharifai, Swapnil Patel, Shawn Shah, Soni Dhand, Akshay Kumar, Jelena Vathielil, Andrew Lam, Stephanie Sandhu, SECOND ROW Pravin Patel, Ami Vakharia, Sagar Y. Patel, Neeva Bose, Anu Thekkumkattil, Anisha Gupta, Ann Vu, Jenny Gajera, Ashish H. Shah, Niki Kothari, Saheelan SinnarajBah, Malini R,Beddy ACK ROW Isha Reddy, Simson Skaria, Monika Aneja, Emmanuel Berchmans, Nageena Parasher, Varsha Sinha, Satyan Sreenath, Sonya Nanda, Priya Joshi, BadaIShah FRONT ROWVoIdez Meroveh, Maggie Seblani, Barry Baroudi, AmaI Uthman, Monica Valdes FRONT ROW Nicole Israel, RaheI Callender, Dainieile Martin, Krys Foster, Lionel Moise, e Islamiyat Na . Adebisi,JarrodyMatthei,1L f. Shajena Erazo, Michael ' ' Duncan, SE ECON ROW Marquise McCoy!D Doris Thomas, Kerry Davidson, Ashley Callowayt, Kiara Wesley, Mia Sm Esther Lamarre, tSimore Afamefuna, Erica Martin, Tia Dawkins- Hendricks, Rosandra Walker, nRobert Townes III, I'shaw na Henderson, THI RD ROW Nicholas Vaughan, Simone King, Tierra Fair, Omari Buncum Patrick Edmond, Cou rtne ey Cross Johnson, aJamar Garmon, Jalees Robinson, BACSKR OW Joseph Dubery, Kimberly Lawrence, Chris Williams, Sean SHaynes, Alishia Echols Andrene Echols Feeta Caphart, Julien Jean- Francois, Lelan LeDoux, Leslie EIus L6z No Im not black yes 1t s 0k diversify; your college exper1e11ce. Shajena Erazo president of United Black Students SOMETIMES HISTORY CAN BE A MYSTERY. UNITED BLACK STUDENTS ARE A POWERFUL STUDENT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAKING TRADITIONS AND NEVER FORGETTING THE PAST. STORY BY RAMON GALIANA M 11315 STAFF Now 111 its 42nd year, United Black Students IUBS1 is an organization whose members continuously exemplify passion and dedication It was created 111 1967 to give minority students a stronger voice 011 UM s campus Homecoming is a huge tradition for UBS Their members come out strongly and they usually rank at the top. Last year alongside Delta Gamma, the Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos and Sigma Alpha Epsilon UBS helped produce the hrst place parade float and f1111shed 111 second place overall They strive to come out 011 top year after year. The1r annual Dr Martin Luther King, Jr celebratior11s another important event for the organization. A Visitor to the UM campus 111 1966, the celebration honors Dr. Kings influential life. Shajena Erazo, the recently elected President of UBS and Treasurer of Student Government, explains how this event is signihcant for the organization. 111th IUBS'SI opportunity to impart knowledge to the university community about our traditions. We felt that it was very1mportant for us to celebrate his life, Erazo said. The visit is surprisingly unknown and little record can be found with details of Dr... Kings Visit. uIt was like his Visit was washed away? Erazo said. UB8 has about e1ghty dues-paid members, but their membership is much more extensive than that. Though not a11h1ack students are a part of UBS, many do consider themselves a part of it whether or not they pay their dues, Erazo said. UBS has numerous non-Black students afhiiated with their activities, as well. Erazo herself is an example. 1N0, I'm not black; yes, it's ok - diversify your college experience, she explained. UBS continues to grow and establish new traditions every semester. Maintaining the members that JOID as freshmen 18 of top priority for Erazo. IUBS is so rich 111 history, and 1f the freshman and upperciassmen could understand the legacy of the people that came through the organization, the11 members will feel that there is much more beyond a party and a social element of the organization? Erazo said. PHOTO COURTESY OF UNITED BLACK STUDENTS A DEDICATION At the end of the Marting Luther King, Jr. March and Vigil, members of the United Black Students received a plaque dedicated to his life. PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF GUIDING LIGHT Drawing a crowd, students gather at the Rock with candles to celebrate and honor Martin Luther K111g,Jr.'sinspirationallife. UNITED BLACK STUDENTS Estab 1511961 1967 3::NUMBER 01- MEMBERS 80 +3 MEETING SCHEDULE B1 weekly WHERE THEY MEET U111ve181ty Center 1-Lou11ge KNOWN FOR;We1come Back weekend;Natior1a1 Gandhi Day of Serv1ce Homecom111g;Martin Luther i g; ng 11.Ce1ebrat1or11111a11uary; Black Awareness Month 1 111 February Rumble 011 the Green ' LPROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT An innovative Charlty 1, anquet e1111t1ed Harlem Speaks held during Black Awareness Month was a fundraising event to raise 31351110111217 for the African Heritage Cente1 a local after 3 :fij: g, school and cultural arts center in Miami I , 5' 1' j 1 This year under the theme Black 111 Action United 1 Black Students continued; to represent the ivoice' of ffBIach students at the University Of Miami. Through ,1, progressive and educational programmmg, we , 3 7 1 continued to work diligently to enhanCe the learning , 1 environment of both the Umuersrty and neighboring fscommumty by providing a source through which 531 5, the community can experience the Diaspora Of our yiehentage. By far, United BIach Students 13 also a 5 1 , 7 lrvuehicIe that supports and promotes unity amang aII35 students. Prldmg ourseres as: being a family unit, we ;::f13:cont1nue to welcome anyone Io be apart Bf the great 15 5 5r 5,;Iegacy that is UBS.. 1, 5,, PHOTO COURTESY OF UNITED BLACK STUDENTS SPEAKING OUT UBS hosted a charity banquet, Harlem Speaks, for the Af11ca11 Heritage Center, a local after-school, cultural center. REMEMBERING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Members of the United Black Students, doning event shirts, hold candles ORGANIZATIONS FRONT ROW Stephanie Moncada, Lila Chertman, Elsa Bolt, Kelsey Hazzard, Anita Viciaha, Sabrina Taldone, BACK ROW Greg Linch, Glenn Burkett, Ryan De Souza, Brandon Coffey, Nick Kass FRONT ROW Brad Cohn, Alexandra De Filippo, Alex Phillips, Aubrey Swanson, Kizzy Gift, Artie Pearsall, Brittany Birnbaum, Dean Kahn, BACK ROW Robyn Parris, Itziar Diez-Canedo, Josh Crunk, Tom Bartman, Andrew Haines, Hayley Donaldson EXECUTIVE BOARD Elena Smuckler, Matthew Stanley, Elsa Bolt, Kelly Bree, Heather Rhodes GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY ?HdeEfBVTXEKETRA HAY NEW iBsEE'fAEiWW HYPERION COUNCIL PHOTO COURTESY OF MICROBIOLSGY ANBN'lHHUNBEOGY CLUB OMICRON DELTA KAPPA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP HONOR SOCIETY ESE'I 6E:6E?EESI POTI y IBISu-S-fAMlEEW-m The Golden International Honour Society recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields of study, unites with collegiate faculties and administrators in developing and maintaining high standards of education, provides recognition to students who are superior academically, and provides economic assistance to outstanding members by a means of annual scholarships. The Hyperion Council encourages undergraduate business students to gain leadership experience by developing projects that strengthen the bonds between the local business and university communities. ODK aims to bring together the most representative individuals in all phases of collegiate life and thus to create an organization which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate interest; to bring together members of the administration, faculty, and student body of the institution and Honoris Causa members on a basis of mutual interest, understanding, and helpfulness. PHI ALPHA THETA HISTORY HONOR SOCIETY Phi Alpha promotes the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. FRONT ROW Louis Brett Goldman, Adrianna Paneque. Victos Berrizbeitia TPHBTCSTT BY TAEKE'IT'RTA HAYNES TYTY IBIS TsTAPPT w TTTTT T RHO RHO RHO FRONT ROW John Parkinson, Dee ouit Joe Winn, aKait BiorghenthalE To wle Al CIa Racjaendran, Matt PhIII ps, Chelsea Werner Llaura Rock,a SECOND ROW Chris Slivka, Gra ce Palmer, Alyssa An erson, Tara Dolan, Ja red Ro bbins Robin Garcia, Katie Darois, Mike O' Brien, Al Kleinber THIRD ROW Mi ke ohen, Car ly Calabrese, Jennifer Katz, Ellen OM hin ns Taristsa Bur ch,M ergv SOtEphanigw agianrde, SAidan an ChrIstina Pas arakisyF URTH R0 Sar ah Hartman, SusanOe Edw Ramiro Barbuzarno, nJenny Wright, Ana Grie Meredith BarnardffT Chris Jehle, Andr rwe Ober lin Ross Gottlieb, Steve SIm nFIFI'H ROW Kevin nfglesias, Lis sa McManus, Meggnn Stachura, Kim Pea Nicole Budzinski, aBriottany Vascik R an Fr eedman, Katie SeI ers, Just tin Rho Rho Rho recognizes scholarship in marine and atmospheric sciences, and promotes awareness and aid in . Bou B P t the preservatlon of BACSIER'O '53; Barfgi . . my AlexanderChrIstIne marIne and terrestrIal Quigle Wk? hDesRosiers, - Steve anleay, Sam Guffey, enVIronments. Jenna Spack PHOTO BY TJEN $Ho6TK YYT iBTIs STAFF The Board of FRONT ROW Susset Cabrera, Sarah Baird, Molly Jones, Dani McNally, SECOND ROW Nick Maslow, Bob Radziewicz, Robert Dubord, BACK ROW Norm Publications is responsible for overseeing University publications. The board is made up of , students, faculty, and Eggogi'nfi'gigggh' administrators. B-.-Mw . N T . . , Hall, Randy Stano PHCTJTOT BY JEN SI-TIT60K YY TITBTTITS STAFF I .aaORGANIZATIIONS , , 10$ . T H E WE E K February 24 toMarCh 1 : v MONDAY: World Press Student Government Photo Exhibit School of - event Rat Communications THURSDAY: Patio Jams TUESDAY: Give platlettes UniverSity Center Patio; University Center Birthday Celebration Ballrooms; WE Media for the Rat Rat; Ibis Ride School of Communications Block Party Stanford Circle WEDNESDAY: Majors and FRIDAY:Donate blood Minors Fair University University Center Center Lower Lounge; Free Ballrooms; Free Dinner Dinner Methodist Church; . Hillel 1 4 MUNCH A BUNCH Mid-bite, Johnfrank tries a variety of the free catered food offered at the World Press Photo event hosted by the Communication School. messy . 5; g. ' HIT OR MISS Catered events can offer a Wide range of finger foods, some delicious PlZZA-PIZZA Pizzas and snowcones' were offered by TOppel. that you wait for seconds, and some you spit in your napkin When no one is looking. Johnfranks attempts to shove the ent1re shce 1n hls mouth. I PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF THE MOST COMMONLY USED TECHNIQUE TO ENTICE A STUDENTS TO EVENTS IS FREE FOOD. JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ, SENIOR, SUCCESSFULLY ATE 2 TO 3 MEALS A DAY FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK, ENWIRELY FOR FREE. FINGER FOODS AND FROZEN TREATS MORE THAN PIZZAS 1 Snowcones from an event hosted by Toppel on the UC Patio 2. The School of Communication's World Press Photo event had catered food, including the veggies pictured here. 3. and 4. Chips and salsa was offered at the WomenTs event in the School of Communication. BLOOD, SNACKS, AND DRINKS Johnfrank Dieguez eats a slice of pizza and grabs a snack after donating blood. $OE FRONT ROW Emma Cason-Pratt, Marissa Gutherz, Greg Linch, Brian Schlansky, Nayda Verier-Taylor, Karyn Meshbane, BACK ROW Dan Buyanovsky, Shayna Blumenthal, Chelsea Matiash, Matt Bunch, Chelsea Kate lsaacs, Pravin Patel FRONT ROW Jamar Garmon, Monique Courtenay, Amy Brown, Tianna Williams, Amelia Ellison, BACK ROW Ashley Peters, Janine iggins, Doreen Gidali, Scott Joseph, Brittny Major, Julian Hampton EXECUTIVE BOARD Janelle Hygh, Ricardo Maristany, Grizel Martinez, Robert Helmer THE MIAMI HURRICANE PHOTO BY JENEEEBK H IBIS STAiF NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS The Miami Hurricane, UMls newspaper is published semi-weekly during the regular acadmeic year and is edited and produced by undergraduate students. The National Society of Black Engineers aims to stimulate and develop student interest in engineering; to strive in promoting participation by Blacks and ethnic minority communities at all levels of responsibility in the field of engineering; and to endeavor in the advancement of the Black professional engineer within the individual engineering disciples. The American Society of Civil Engineers promotes integrity, professionalism, and technical prowess in all civil engineering disciplines. ,an A RTT'7 A'T'TnTxTC' AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PRE-DENTAL STUDENTS The American Society of Pre-Dental Students encourages excellence in Pre-Dental Scholarship, Educates and familiarizes interested students with the dental profession, Helps prepare Pre- Dental students for entrance into dental schools, Promotes dental health in the community. The Biomedical Engineering Society encourages the development, dissemination, integration, and utilization of knowledge in biomedical engineering. Delta Sigma Pi aims to make better professionals of its members through professional events and awareness of advancement or enrichment opportunities as well as to make members better people by providing opportunities for leadership and service. lsHOTO BY BETSI POTI FEE 27Egl'swsTgii BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING SOCIETY 0 BY TAEKETRACQAYNEgiiiiiiEMsAfAEE-MM a EH5?6E?EEFSI P6?i 77f1i15E T AEth h g DELTA SIGMA PI FRONT ROW Giselle Cabrera, Christine Bouchard, SECOND ROW Ariana Almasi, Phil Davidson, Monika Aneja, Sukari Williams-Murray, Asha Patel, Kimberly Espiritu, Ernesto P, Brad Pinker, John Jenista, Alexandra Flores, BACK ROW Andrew Rodriguez, Ivey Lipman, Valentina Espinosa, Robert Evelyn, Alejandro Castano FRONT ROW David Carriere, Ashley Murphy, Lee Zucker, Vikash Dahya SECOND ROW: Maneesh Gujrati, Nicole Pumariega, Amy Murphy, Mario Bermudez, Carrie Allison, Thomas Caraballo BACK ROW Paul Sullivan, Jessica Schmidtmam, Ashlee Daigle, Chris Kitterman, Danielle Wernikowski, Mary Vangeloff FRONT ROW Jessica Meyer, Kelsey Thomas, Nick Kass, Isabel Coronado, BACK ROW Casey Feldman, Curt Lawhorn, Brandon Coffey, Jeff Bertie A 90E PHOTO BY CHELSEA MATIASH 11 IBIS STAFF HIPS DON1T LIE Nayfe Carreno dances on the sidelines for basketball fans With her fellow Sunsations members. PHOTO BY CHELSEA MATIASH 111BIS STAFF MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL Nayfe Carreno, Corinne Colon, Lauren Bell, and Yvonne Steward prepare to dance for basketball fans by sty1111g their hair and putting on makeup. PNETSPTEIN-IMEESEA 141611511 111315 STAFF SITTING PRETTY Yvonne Steward, Nayfe Carreno, C01111ne Colon, and Lauren Bell take a break 111 the Orange Bow1. PHOTO BY CHELSEA MATIASH U IBIS STAFF ALL SMILES Nafe Carreno at another Hurricanes basketball game smiles for the audience While performing at halftime. SUNSATIONS '1 Established 1985; V 1 NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 16 MEETING SCHEDULE:TW1Ce Week1yx- WHERE THEY MEET:K111ght sports Comp1ex KNOWN F0R:Perfor111111g at athletic events Spec1a101ymp1cs;; F1111Fest ' PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Receiving several 111171th10113 to travel abroad and pe1fo11n PHOTO BY CHELSEA MATIASH U IBIS STAFF GET YOUR KICKS Nayfe Carreno, a member of the Sunsations, entertains the crowd at a home game. PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ H IBIS STAFF STOMPING GROUNDS The Hurricanettes and the Band of the Hour team up to boost spirits before a home game. PHOTO BY JOHNFRANK DIEGUEZ N IBIS STAFF HALFTIME MEANS SHOWTIME Lisy Machin of the Hurricanettes performs With fellow members and the Band of the Hour during halftime for Hurricane fans in the Orange Bowl. HURRICANETTES Estabhshed 1954 NUMBER OF MEMBERS: 3O - , pregame, and halft1me1 the ' . . Band of the Hour Annual Golf MEETING SCHEDULE. Thnce T011111 a m ent performing at SPIRITED FROM weekly HEAD TO TOE Marlins and D01phins games ' PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT The HUrricane Kick- off Lauren Walters, a Hurricanette, dances with the Band of WHERE THEY MEET: IM Fields near the Band room . 1 1 the I-Ioufs half-time 95 KNOWN FOR: Performmg at 1 performance for all of the show at a home g every home game Gailgating, freshmen game- PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER H IBIS STAFF Chambers, Giselle Lie-Ten-Soeng FRONT ROW Marie Cushmore, nisha Jani, Sophie Khokhawalla, Jenny Gajera, Julia Sein, SECOND ROW Christine Pao, Elizabeth Dalrymple, Muhil Prabakar, Aishwarya Reddy, Neeva Base, Yaima Alonso, Christina Singh, Bianca Pinto, BACK ROW Sydney Elney, Karishana Reddy, Janet Buno- Gasten, Monica Chatwal, Joon Chung EXECUTIVE BOARD Kate Koza, Aaron Kaplan, Monica Castro, Khaleedah N., William A., Kaley Barbera, Shayla Waldon, Josh Crunk, Tricia Liever, Elizabeth tEIy' Fernandez, L-mw--,.w-mw ' PHOTO BY TAEKETRA HAYNES tt IBIS STAFF MINORITY ASSOCIATION OF PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS MINORITY WOMEN IN MEDICINE IDESijMEVJENEIIBBRVZHEKSTAFF PHI ALPHA DELTA PRE-LEGAL SOCIETY The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students develops workable programs for the preparation of students entering health related careers, sponsor programs for minority youth to encourage their entrance into health professions, and raise health career interests of African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and other minority disadvantaged students. The Minority Women in Medicine recognizes the need for a greater representation of minority women in the medical profession, and therefore seeks to provide a forum of support and encouragement in an effort to take minority women from Pre- Medical students to medical doctors. Phi Delta Pre Legal Society promotes interest in the legal profession by exposing students, from all fields of study, to mock trial competitions, law school events, and guest speakers. The Pre-Veterinary Society assists students who are interested in the veterinary profession or animals as a hobby. The Pre-Law Advisory Club aims to make better professionals of its members through professional events and awareness of advancement or enrichment opportunities as well as to make members better peopIe by providing opportunities for leadership and service. The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers promotes the advancement of Hispanic engineers and scientists by providing educational opportunities, professional growth and development, and social responsibility through cultural pride and awareness. PRE-VETERINARY SOCIETY i i l I EEETEEZEFEIREWEETEEW M g PRE-LAW ADVISORY CLUB fi'ii'ESfBB? FiXEiEsXEUfFI-EIEEWNfEiEstEi? mm SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS EXECUTIVE BOARD Michelle Jara, Liz Cepero, Tim Queeney, John Tyree, Megan Stachura, Emily Abraham, Alyssa Comroe FRONT ROW Dain DeSouza, Stephanie Moncada, Janet Lam, Carolina Rohrig and Juliana Ferro FRONT ROW Michael ,1 , Lopez, Rembo Li, 7.1.; Grettel Juarez, Ana s Marmolejo, Annette Abadin, Patricia Henriques, Kellon Mohan, Freddy Nava, Karla Juarez TAIumL Deepak Chandnani, BACK ROW Addison Greaves, Salomon Puyana, Daniel Lind, Oscar Fernandez, Omar De Leon, Jose Cueto, Ronnie Valdivia, Brian Alvarado, Hanshi Zhang 60$ PHOTO COURTESYWOF CANEVSHNIGHT LIVE SILLY SEBASTIAN Students werent the or11y ones enjoying the rides. Sebastian tumbles down an1n11ated1arge slide. He Visited the carnival for an hour to partake in 11des and photos. UNMASKING THE CARNIVAL WHAT: Canes Night Live plans large- scale end of the year carniva1 for students to enjoy. WHEN: Fnday April 18th from 7:00 pm to m1dn1ght WHERE: 1n the University Center, Green, and the Rock CO-SPONSQRS: Alpha De1ta P1,A31an American Students Association, A . WeekyPor'Life, Best Buddies, Delta Deita Delta, De1ta' Phi Epsilon, Federacion ' de Estudiantes Cubanos, Hurricane Productions Sigma Delta Tau and zeta Tau Alpha RIDES: Adrenaline Obstade Course, 25ft Screamer Slide, Bungee B1111, Hoops ' Basketba11, B1g GloVe Boxing, Ve1cro W311, 26ft Chmbing Mountain Batting Cage, Big Kahuna Water Slide, Blacklight Laser Tag, Dunk Tank, and High Striker V FOOD: thnel-cakes, cotton candy, jumbo pretzels; hamburgers, and hot , dogs Midnight Breakfast 1nc1uded ' omelettes bacon sausage links pancakes french toast, and coffee CANES CARNIVAL LORE $ The f1rst 500 students in attendance received an off1c1a1 Canes Carnival t-Sh1rt. T 111 order to go on any of the 11des, students needed to sign a waiver and received a w115tband. $ The Canes Night Live table contained hundreds of g1veaways for students 1nc1ud1ng neon sung1asses, carniva1 beads, rubber duckies, yo-yos, rubber bracelets, and commemorative tattoos tamong many other thingsy a For the first 2 hours of the event, traditiona1 carniva1 music was p1ayed tDJ Phonix took over after thaty 11 Sebastian attended the Carnival for one hour and posed for pictures With students tat least When he wasnt going down the slide or cha11eng111g students in the obstac1e coursey YOUR TICKET TO FOOD Tents of food, such as funnel cakes pictured above, dotted the Green. A11 free with a wristband. FREE SHIRTS 1n usual UM fashion, Jene11e L111, CNES Secretary-Elect, and other members of Canes Night Live hand out free shirts to people waiting to get wn'stbands. TABLE FOR AWARENESS Barbara Joas of A Week For Life standing at her Penis Ring Toss cam1va1 game. Sitting at the table to the right is Katie Kearney, Delta Delta Deltas President. Delta Delta Delta had a Bucket Toss game. ORGANIZA WITH THE STRESS OF FINALS APPROACHING, CANES NIGHT LIVE PLANNED THE CARNIVAL FOR STUDENTS TO ENJOY A FREE, FUN, AND EXCITING EVENT. PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAY! STUFF FOR THE MEMORY BOX Orange wristbands, yellow, purple, and green Margi Gras masks, squirt guns, temporary tattoos, candy, fliprflop keychains, mini umbrellas, and leis cover the registration desk , where people get wristbands for food and rides, on the Rock for Canes CarnivaL FRONT ROW Nick Kass, Brandon Coffey, Matt Custage FRONT ROW Erica Martin, Ciara Cannon, Vanessa Alonso, Alyson Trillo, Tia Dawkins-Hendricks, Doris Thomas, BACK ROW Elizabeth Ferrandez, Gabriel Walton, Casey Detz, Tynickwa Mims FRONT ROW Mike nThe Projectionistii, BACK ROW Scott Sandefur, Case Critchlow, Richard Russel! PHOTO BY TAE'KETRAHKVNES H IBIS STAFF STRICTLY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION CANES NIGHT LIVE PHOTO B??KEKETI3KEKVNESWEB siflfiwwmm CINEMATIC ARTS COMMISSION PHGTGEGURTESY OF CINEMATIC ARTS COMMISSION Strictly Business caters to the needs of the minority student population within the Business School and provides members with experience through seminars, lectures, service, and internships. CNL puts on themed events for UM students one Friday each month - offering free food, giveaways, music and entertainment including live bands, novelty attractions, and much more. Past events include the Safe Sex Carnival, Wet 8c Wild Foam Party, Casino Night, and Summer Bash, as well as Screen On The Green. The Cinematic Arts Commission provides students of the University the with best level of motion picture entertainment possible and make that experience enjoyable. Cinematic Arts Commission allows its members the opportunity to learn about movie programming, promotion, and presentation. The Commuter Advisory Board plans programs, discusses ideas and shares concerns about the needs of commuters students. Hurrican Producations coordinates large- scale concerts, guest speakers, blockbuster movies, local bands, and other special events for the University. Quantum Entertainment establishes an environment in which students may gain experience prior to entering the entertainment industry, specifically in theatre and film. Acts as an independent production company, propagating student- run entertainment at the University and the surrounding community of Coral Gables. I 2 t 1 l PHOTO BY BETSI POTI N IBIS STAFF FRONT ROW Alexis Victoria Gray, Melissa Perez, Dalal Eldick, Vanessa Alonso, Lyndsey Kiss, Trent Whisenant, Kassandra Perez FRONT ROW Lina Cafe, Claudia Medina, Eleni Cocores, Meghan Ewing, BACK ROW Andrew Hunter, Parker Smith, Gabriel Walton, Case Critchlow FRONT ROW Tabitha Hoadley, Stephen lnterrante, Jane Pryjmak, Jenna King, Marie Ann Fernandez-Silva BACK ROW Joanna Lamb, Austin Lazek, Meghan Ewing, Andy Bryant, Jay Hirschfeld SIS 1 BEST NEW ORGANIZATION: received $200 SAFAC funding bonus 1 Inivisibie Children - for raising aWareness for childrenin armed , combat; increasing interest to 1100 students on campus EXCELLENCE N PROGRAMMING: Amarenesleducational: created awareness for a particular event or cause; received $100 SAFAC funding bonus , Society of Women Engineers Community Service: purpose is unique exposure ; to experience variety of causes Alternative Spring Breaks cultural: reached out to all segments of campus for the purpose of educating and promoting a cultural experience .Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos: A Week of Le Cuban Culture Innovative: created a new tradition and was the 1 3 first of its kind . j ; Indian Students Associatioh: Miami Mayhem 1-Pe1formance: prepared, organized, and played '; an imperative role 1n success of an event and audience x s h Quantum Enterta111ment:Litt1e Shop of 11011015 1 STUDENT ORGANIZATlONS ACHIEVEMENT AND RECOGNITION AWARDS SETS THE STANDARD FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS STORY BY COURTNEY OACONNELL H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY JEN SHOOK N IBIS STAFF he Student Organization Achievement 8: Recognition tSOARi Awards is an annual award ceremony coordinated by the Committee on Student Organizations tCOSOL and is intended to recognize the accomplishments of student organizations and student leaders. The SOAR Awards, which is the largest and most ail-encompassing annual awards ceremony at the University, is a chance for over 250 student organizations to present their achievements to the rest of the University population through a nomination process and to be recognized for their accomplishments. It is an opportunity for the organizations to show the wide variety of activities they are involved in and demonstrate their ingenuity and creative talent. Lastingjust under two hours, the SOAR Awards event is a banquet in which dinner is served, entertainment is provided, and student leader, organizations, and advisers are recognized for their amazing work this academic year. Hosts and presenters were flight attendants, and the Indian Student Association and Giselle Garcia provided the inefiight entertainment, which served as mini-intermissions. COSO wanted to emphasize the power and drive of students to travel great distances with what they have gained here at UM and through their work within the student organizations. WE'VE GOT SPIRIT One of the most sou'ght-after awards, Most Spirited Organization, was awarded to Association of Commuter Students. MOST IMPROVED ORGANIZATION1receiued $200 SAFAC funding bonus ' Hispanic Heritage Month for month full of events; drew 111 large, diverse crowds; aggressive public relations and exeCutive boardyset new standard :ORGANIZATILONS; .1 I LIFE OF THE PARTY Members of Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos were the iirst to start dancing once the awards ceremony was over. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS Samantha Gonzalez, Elena Smukler, Elizabeth Diaz, and Amar Mandalia, members of COSO, helped organize the event. i WHEN: Tuesday, April 15 LANDING THE CEREMONY I WHAT? Organized and planned by the Committee on Student Organizations ICOSOL the SOAR Awards is an awards ceremony that recognizes the achievements of student organizations. I WHERE: Westin Colonnade, and shuttles were provided for to and from the hotel at Stanford Circle before and after the event I THEME: Aviation and trave1,based on the tagline, uDare to SOAR I NOMINATING PROCESS: Anyone may fill out a SOAR Award nomination form in one or more of the categories Oisted below. I MOST MEMBERS Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos had the most members attend the ceremony, with about 30 members. I MOST AWARDS Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos won the most awards, leaving the ceremony with 2 awards. I MOST NOMINATIONS United Black Students was nominated for the most awards, having received 9 nominations. i 1 r I 1 1 1 i I i I 1 x 1 1 1 I I I 1 I SOAR AWARDS The awards sat at a table in the front of the room. See who won below. THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN Pat Whiteiy, VP for Student Affairs, and Elizabeth Diaz introduces. $1? Lia W ORG OF THE YEAR Members of Pederacion de Estudiantes Cubanos had the most members present of all organizations, requiring three tables to sit everyone. 'MOST SPIRITED i ORGANIZATION: received $200 SAFAC funding bonus 1 Association of Comm'Uter- Students - for'instillingi i . I traditions; making their . I i presence knoWn;stay1r1g after 1 f 1 football games to participate I j 111 the aima mater; their bleed iijorange andyg'reen shirts . a ' JankiAmin . : SILENT INSPIRATION: awarded to a pefson dedicated to service; never expects ' recognitidn; aIway's willing to Tuoluntegr eueniuhen ifs not 1 hieri organization jAnvison 101-11111: YEAR: 7 , awarded tajan advisor'who L' helps and guides regardIess ' of difficulty; oversees a couple organizations, and manages to: make each orgamzauon a little 1 family , A Christ1ha Fiorez LCENTERPIECES Oversized postcards indicated where organizations should sit. IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PLEASE DON'T STOP THE MUSIC Members of the Indian Student Association, Janki Amin and Roma Menta, danced to Indian music for a brief intermission of the ceremony. SING US A SONG Giselle Garcia sang uI Believe I Can Fly for the second and final intermission of the night. 'ISTUDENT LEADER: awarded 1 to this person because he was dependable, devoted, honest, I neuef- settled justgbechaiuse it , was domain ethe'past, makes an impact on campus, and is a ' person to watch for the fature Bramion Gross ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: of the 250+ student ,. organizations, this organization is seen, heard, and felt;'they'ue 'doubled their amareness; user i icreative programming; reached to the entire campus; dedicated ' membership to UM and the organization Federacion de Estudiantes Cubanos 919 STUDENT ACTIVITIES FEE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE FRONT ROW Celsius v CJ Williams, Matt ' ; Clemente, Agu Rosetti, Shajena Erazo, Sagar Patel SECOND ROW Anoop Sheth, Jackie Lock, Chelsea Werner, Katie French BACK ROW Kevin Patel, Marc Daven Co Tan, Nick Maslow, , 1 Ben Miller, Scott 7, Eisenberg FRONT ROW Kemy , t Joseph, Ryne j , Hester, Billy Gilbert, h Joanna Suarez, Scott Rowan, Karli Rohde, Kate Drescher, Tricia Liever, Chris Donovan, Gregory Seigel, SECOND ROW Daniella Suarez, Heidi Masonick, Daniella Suarez, Daniel Thompson, Norma Ford, Emily McCoIIum, Sarah Pantuso, THIRD ROW Cristina Nevala, Jordan Wilbanks, Sarah Linzy, Jenna King, Scott Jordan, Amada Esperanza Alonso, BACK ROW Daniel Ralston, Charles Vannoy, David Sargent FRONT ROW Samantha Despirito, Juana Garza, Cheran Grace, Kendra Moll, Rhesia Leusis, SECOND ROW Dorothy Cockroft, Jessica Ell, Kelsey Hazzard, Amy Alonso, Linda Koshy, THIRD ROW Whitney Lovett, Jennifer Corujo, Sarah Hartman, Aidin Lopez, BACK ROW Dylan Grace, Veuance Ndibalema, Aaron Hilton, Jason Stubblefield, Charles Bronson, Merle Haggard Eibyfaii hPHOTO BY JEN SHOOK N IBIS STAFF BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRIES 5 ??KEKEEKTIXVNEEJAii-iEi'S efKiF SAFAC determines the distribution of the portion of the student activity fee designated to student organizations. Baptist Collegiate Ministries educates toward and participates in evangelism, bringing people to a living relationship with Jesus Christ, as Savior and Lord. Campus Crusade for Christ encourages interested students to consider the merit, worth, and value of Christianity and provides ongoing programs of leadership and character development. The Catholic Student Association fosters the spiritual, intellectual, and social interests of UM students in the Roman Catholic tradition, as well as gathers interested students to pray, learn, share and live the Catholic faith in spiritual, educational, social, and service activities for the community. The Hammond Butler Tnspirational Concert Choir enlightens the University population and the surrounding community through spiritual music. The lntervarsity Christian Fellowship organizes students who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord; growing in love for God, Godts word, Godts people of every ethnicity and culture, and Godts purposes in the world through spiritual, intellectual, physical and social pursuits. CATHOLIC STUDENT ASSOCIATION T w r v PHOTOBYTWORIKHLERHIBIS STFF ' HAMMOND BUTLER INSPIRATIONAL CONCERT CHOIR PHOTO BY JENEFIOOK H IBIS STAFF INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP , a nORGANIZATIONS k FRONT ROW Elisa Alvarez, Phillip Tran, Rachel Gehret, Rafael Rodriguez, Gary Robillard, John Heitmann, Rigoberto Vega, BACK ROW Roberto Rodriguez, Jessica Pontalatin, Erin Goldsmith, Christopher Pina, Marta Cuervo, Alexander Rafuls FRONT ROW Chinel Ducasse, Tiara Mosley, Valerie Ewen, Mghnon Martin, Jeremiah Irving, Sandra Jacques, Allison Mattock, Monique McAfee, Sharonda Scott, BACK ROW Esther Louis, Tumpale Ngwira, Sukari Williams-Murray, Tamika Henry, Genevieve Carvil, Joshua Brooks, Shivonne Johnson, Robert Townes, Nicole Israel, Ima Altidor, Erica Issac, Candiss Ducksworth EXECUTIVE BOARD Christian Cameron, David Sargent, Johnfrank Dieguez, Shalencia Thompson, Alicia Sneij, Bethely Cameron, Rachel Turner, Nabeel Sneij LIE WASHE'D ASHORE President Megan Fastand PR Chair Betsi Poti clean up the shores of Biscayne Bay during Gandhi Day. ARE U GREEN? 7 - Erm Kelly hands OUt ; k ' t BlN-IT TO WlN-IT Earth Alert holds recycling competitions, free water bottles to , f ' 'V . in which recyclers are entered into a raffle for prizes. students Who pledge ' y' ' g , t L , not to use bottled water in an effort to be more ecoefriendly. WATER WARRIORS Members create flyers about water L $m ' uh e t e conservation for the t t n . : BABY TURTLE Gumbo lebo Nature Preserve works to residential colleges. ' educate students about Sea Turtle Conservation. WISE GUYS, GREEN WISE Earth Alert displays eco-friendly products at their annual Green Day event. TRASH TO TREASURE Members of Earth Alert construct notebooks out of recycled materials such as cereal boxes and used paper to sell as a fundraiser. EARTH ALERT i EstabliShed199O i ITNUMBER or MEMBERS: 75 members 9-freg1stered 30 active members 1 7 MEETING SCHEDULE: wee1;1y WHERE THEY MEET: UC 233 7 KNOWN FOR:ReCyc11ng1s Sexy Sh1rts,ei , 'Recydemania Earth Day. , . THEIR GOAUMISSION: To involve a students 111 the many environmental 1jsSues that affect. Ourcampus, our 1 ' nicomrnunity, and'our planet. YVYAII the students involved in Earth Alert are diverse. They all tare equally passionate about the environment, and their unique perspectives allow Earth , Alert to be creative when helping the . ' L'enmronment 3 STORY BY JEN SHOOK U IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY JEN SHOCK H IBIS STAFF MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES SEXY, EARTH ALERT MAKES GREEN COOL. arth Alert is a small organization on the rise. E Three years ago, it was hardly recognizable on campus, but within the past few years, this growing organization has performed some rather large feats. They have tackled such eco issues as water conservation, eco-conservatiori, and recycling. Through events such as Recyclemania, and Green Days, Earth Alert educates students on ways to be reduce their carbon footprint. Attendees are encouraged to buy environmentally friendly products, minimize use of platic bottles and bags, and recycle and reuse resources. Also this year, the organizations recycling efforts were expanded on campus as new bins were placed in the UC,We11r1ess Center, and several buildings around campus. Earth Alert was also able to provide tiRecycling is Sexyn t-shirts and reudabie water bottles to students free of Charge to encourage a greener lifestyle for the campus. Every year Earth Alert focuses time and energy into education, beach cleanups, and events. By working with local organizations such as Gumbo Limbo Nature Preserve Audubon Society, and campus groups such as Sustainable U, Greenpeace, and SFSSP in Earth Alert is working to spread environmental action xo across the University and across the community. FRONT ROW Ekta Nagar, Claire Kubizne, Irene Daboin, lsi BoniIIa-Mathe, BACK ROW Gina Passaro, Elizabeth Morales, Lazara , Catherine Hoeppner, Laura Crosby EXECUTIVE BOARD Sherrie Lee Brown, Jonathan Hilal, lmari Moore, Brittany Brand, Farah Dosani FRONT ROW Barbara Joas, Stephanie Felix, Richina Bicette BEST BUDDIES Best Buddies enhances the lives of individuals by providing oppurtunities for one- to-one friendships and integrated employment. Big Brother and Big Sisters Recognizes a great need for mentors, role models, and volunteers in the Miami area, focuses on providing a 'Big for children from single parent families. A Week For Life is committed to educating themselves and their peers on issues related to HIW AIDS, by promoting the appreciated of life thorough a week of diverse programming which encourages students to reduce at-risk behaviors by Calixte, Christin Clay, Leslie Elus t .. t making positive choices. PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK XX IBIS STAFF Earth Alert provides a friendly setting for people expressing interest in the environment, or those who simply desire to acquire more information about such issues, to learn about such issues and about opportunities to become involved to alleviate environmental hazards facing society. Invisible Children strives to shed light on the escalating issues surrounding the use of children in armed conflict. Kids and Culture educates inner city elementary school students as to the benefits and realities of higher education. EARTH ALERT PHOTO BY TORI KICHLER H IBIS STAFF KIDS AND CULTURE FRONT ROW Megan Fast, Caitlin Pomerance, SECOND ROW Amber Enns, Elicia Bush, Shelby Kimbrough, BACK ROW Royiv McCoy, Rikesh Patel, Betsi Poti, Travis Dunn EXECUTIVE BOARD Jenelle Lin, Melissa McBride, Janki Amin, Andrea Whalen, Chelsea Werner FRONT ROW Gabriel Walton, Andrew Lam, Evan Fingerman, BACK ROW Melissa McBride, Courtney Grzesikowski, Leslie Hood, Joanne Baxter, Karin Dunne IZS NOT YOUR TYPICAL SATURDAY MORNING Hundreds Of student volunteers crowd at the Rock and find their group. SERWCE STATIONS 3 I Neat Stuff, Inc. - sorting, hanging, counting and distribution of clothing to children I Barnacle State Historic - landscaping , exotic plant removal, event preparation, etc I Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - cleanup of Visitor areas in parks picnic areas, fence lines, dunes, harbor, beach and sea wall, wetlands I West Gables Health Care Center - work with patients in dining Visit rooms for emotional help I Camillus House - help prepare and serve meals, light cleaning in dining services I Florida Club Care - arts and crafts, dance and music exercises I Community Partnership for the Homeless - kitchen prep, childrenis activities, clothing room to sort items; sort, clean, organize donated items I Miami River - spread mulch, bag litter pull weeds along Miami River and Lawrence Canals south shoreline I Sunrise Community - assist maintenance staff in potted plants, raking, sweeping and general house cleaning activities I Mactown, Inc. - painting different areas of campus I Oleta River State Park - park-wide planting of native shrubs, flowers, small trees; removing exotic plants, planting seeds in shade house I Claridge House Nursing and Rehab Center - feeding residents, passing out mail, newspapershnagazines, snacks, Visiting residents, reading playing ball games, arts crafts, transporting wheel chair I Breakthrough Miami at Ransome Everglades School - assist 8th graders apply to high school; cultural awareness activities I Citizens for a Better South Florida - weeding, planting, watering and mulching I Kampong - trash removal at mongrove area; weed control, routine garden maintenance I Good Hope Equestrian - assisting with therapeutic horseback riding lessons; beautifications of facility I Non-Violence Project - creating inventory list of furniture in warehouse; assemble 8: repair furniture to donate to needy families I TREEmendous Miami - planting trees; mulching I Center for Family and Child Enrichment - plant flowers, painting living room and kitchen, painting exterior of homes and planting flowers I St. Albans Child Care Center - Painting inside and oustide of centers I Virginia Beach - Remove weeds, remove garbage, planting native trees and spread mulch I Coconut Grove Village West Homeowners and Tenants Assoc. - saturating apartments and subsidized housing trentalsy to do voter registration, give out info on service in community bridge connection between homeowner and tenants I Miami Beach Botanical Gardner - weeding and removing of exotic plants I James McCants - painting BE THE CHANGE NATIONAL GANDHI DAY OF SERVICE IS THE LARGEST SERVICE EVENT OF THE YEAR, AND IS ONLY GROWING TO BECOME A UNIVERSITY TRADITION STORY BY ANDREA WHALEN N IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY SIMONE BERGER H IBIS STAFF nvolving more than one thousand students, Natinai Gandhi Day of Service has become UMS largest day of service. Gandhi Day originated in 2003 by the UM Indian Students Association and included only a few dozen students. However, Gandhi Day has continually grown since its creation and has now become a fixed tradition at UM. This year, there were more than 800 volunteers from UM and nearly 300 volunteers from neighboring universities. Gandhi Day involves intense planning from the minute the Executive Board is formed in April to the day of the actual event in early October. The event is planned by the Executive Board which consists of 12 people. However, it is the volunteers and participants that allow the event to occur. Planning involves finding and coordinating service sites in the Miami area, providing sponsorship for breakfast and lunch for all volunteers, providing free shirts to participants, developing the logistics for registration and transportation, putting together Closing ceremonies with speakers and performances and publicizing the event. Needless to say, the Executive Board is very busy with all that they have to accomplish. There were approximately 30 service sites that students were able to volunteer at, including: the Miami River Commission, Good Hope Equestrian Center and Florida Club Care. At these sites students demonstrated leadership and service qualities, showing their concern and care to the Miami community. Janki Amin, a coordinator for Gandhi Day, realizes the possibilities of the event. I have seen Gandhi Day grow from a small day of service to a powerful movement in the Miami community, and I hope that we can continue to build those bridges between our students and the community and ultimately be the Change that we wish to see in the world, Arnin said. COME AND GET IT Members of the Nat1ona1 Gandhl Day of I Service served breakfast to the hundreds of volunteers early in the morning before busing to the service sites in Miami. ONE TRASH BAG AT A TIME Lucy Lam participates in the clean-up under the metro. GREENERY Malini Reddy, Marie Cushman, and Daniella Martinez spread mulch and plant shrubs at the Miami River. FRONT ROW Dalal Eldick, Gretchen Roth, Lolita Sosa, Krystyna Ahlers, BACK ROW Christine Pao, Christina Farmer, Kimberly Reynolds, David Goldberg, Angelica Sogor FRONT ROW Monika Aneja, Shreya Agrawal, Janki Amin, Najia Hamid, Asha Patel, Priyanka Chhadva, Margi Patel BACK ROW Abdullah Abdussalam, Selima Jumarali, Sagar Patel, Amberly Reynolds, Badal Shah, Lauren Reece FRONT ROW Cindy Joseph, Janice Aportela, Lauren Crisostomo, Julia Sein, Emilio Garcia, BACK ROW Carmen Casas, Bianca Pinto, Julie Burton LINK i 1 t t t t , i t i , E , i , , I i , 5.. PHBTO BYEKEKETRK HAYNES N IBIS STAFF NATIONAL GANDHI DAY OF SERVICE 0? tot '5. U LPHbfeEaiiiingY OF NATIONAL GANDHI DAVbF SERVICE ONE IN A MILLION LINK provides a unified voice for campus-wide community service that encourages students to ttake the first step, and redefines them as a group committed to social change. National Gandhi Day of Service brings together student organizations on campus for a day of service and reflection, thus building a bridge between UM and the Miami community. One in a Million aims to broaden the knowledge of rare disorders to the University student body through community events, i.e. fundraising community events, and bringing in lecturers. RAK strives to foster a more productive university environment at the University of Miami by spreading friendliness and warmth to the student body through simple activities, big and small, that make people feel good and do not necessitate reward. ROTARACT provides an opportunity for young men and women to enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. Under the Legislative Branch of the Student Government, the Student Senate is the supreme legislative power of the Student Government. RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS hr; PHOTO COURTESY OF SENATE nnn A RTT'7,ATTARTC' , FRONT ROW Jessica Cline, Charles Levinson, Kemy Joseph, David Korn, Chelsea Werner BACK ROW Rikesh Patol, Jacqueline Villavicencio, Nicole Diaz, Selima Jumarali, Carol Perry, Adrienne Di Tommaso, Mikey Kwon, Spencer Gray FRONT ROW Claudia Larrea, Meerali Patel, Second Row Amy Fitch, Viviana Salcedo, BACK ROW Pratik Mehta, Eliana Ricordi, Melissa Meade, Catherine Hoeppner, Anisha Patel STUDENT SENATE Krizia Giambanco, Daniel Ohrenstein, Stephen Sinclair, Joseph Nealy, Jerett Gilbert, Adela Ghadimi, Alex Phillips, Kyle Mann. Samit Shah, Brandon Gross, Elsa Bolt, Anita Viciana, Christopher Swift-Perez, Elena Smukler. Jennifer DeFrancesco, Adam Flomenbaum, Andres Cerrato, Jackie Collazo, Matthew Friedmann, Katie Herleman, Russ Haws, Manny Rivero, Joshua Weiss, Daniel Hanlon, Dan Tyson, Rikesh Patel, Denise Vidot. Shiv Jain, Jesse Ponnock, Leslie Elus, Joseph Harper, Zach Chan, Alex Alford, Michel James, Elizabeth Coppolechia. Benjamin -emelman, Michael Bookman, Matt Mckee, Barry Katz, Brian Borisman, Joseph Dubery, Tara lrani, Julian Hoffman 9:9 BRANDON GROSS lS COMMITTED TO UW PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ N IBIS STAFF PLEASE RAISE YOUR RIGHT HAND Brandon Gross raises his right hand and repeats the oath as he is sworn in as the new president of Student Government. Brandon defeated Jeremy Crystal CAll About U'll by more than 100 votes, as did the rest of his ticket. PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF GREEN WITH VICTORY Claudia Medina, the new Vice President of Student Government, Brandon Gross, the new President, Shajena Erazo, the new SG Treasurer, Elizabeth Fernandez, and campaign supporters rejoice in the success of a long campaign, consisting of two rounds of voting to have a majority. BUILDING TRADITIONS AND lBRIDGESl FOR THE UNIVERSITY STORY BY TAEKETRA HAYNES H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY STUDENT GOVERNMENT raditions are an integral part of any student organization, and Student Government iSGl is no exception. Senior Danny Carvajal, SG President, explained that traditions are llmemories that are carried on year after year that people feel attached to and have a relationship with? As a senior and a SG member for the last two years, Tara Irani felt that tradition can be defined as la long established inherited way of thinking and acting. With regard to the ending of many traditions such as the Rathskellar closing from its original location and attending football games at the Orange Bowl Stadium, both Carvajal and Irani believe that these are just locations where traditions take place. llThe same traditions that happen at the Orange Bowl can happen at Dolphin Stadium, lrani said. Carvajal also had similar opinions in regards to the fact that traditions are not structural, but rather ustem from emotions and what happens in those facilities. UM is considered to a relatively young school, so the fact that so many traditions occur on campus that individuals can associate with speaks to the commitment of the student body to create lasting memories. From the symbol of the llUl that can be seen at all events, to the faithful Band of the Hour that is present for all activities, students manage to turn simple occurrences into memories that can be passed on to future generations of lCanes. Both Carvajal and Irani established traditions at UM. From founding organizations here on campus, to always being reliable and available for their peers, these two students have tried to make marks that will be forever present on campus. Freshman Daniel Escobar believes that SG should llalways strive to be enthusiastic in regards to traditions, but should never let the meaning of the traditions be lost. Student Government has always been a bridge between administration and the student body? according to Carvajal, and that is one tradition that will never cease to exist here on campus. RETREAT RETREAT Members of Student Government on their first retreat after winning the election in 2007. The organization took a min-vacation with Danny Carvajal's family. v? i e 5TUDENT GOVERNMENT Estabhshed 1928 8 NUMBER OF MEMBERS:Execut1V8 B1anCh-8;Leg1818t1ve Branch -; 1 1 44; 1111118181 Branch 10; Category 5 The Spirit Programming Board - 30; Elections Commis$1on- 15; Cab1118t 12; Advisory Boards and R8p18se11tatives- 16; InnoV8t1o11 and AdVancerhent T881111 6; Faculty AdVisors 81181 S881et81y- 3; TotaI- about 144 ' ' MEETING SCHEDULE: Senate week1y A11 0111811308111 meetmg t1m8s are arranged by the Chair at th8 beginning of the sem8st81' 1 WHERE THEY MEET:S8118158 UC B8111081118; Oth81 meetmgs are 111 the UC KNOWN FOR: 01181118111011 being serVer's at the Midhight Breakfasts ,PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: The Virgin 118811111 M1188 Rewards Program, Which was researched, promoted, and1mp1emented Under the 2007- 2008 administration. This program tracks 1, students, activity usinga pedometer 811d 18Wards you With , yVirgin and Wellness for cash for staying active. The p111p038 18 1 '1 I ' '10 1310111018 8 healthy lifestyle and to mot1vate 81111181113 to stay f NaCt1V8. ORGANIZATIONS THE NAME GAME The University's Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education was named the W11liam W. Sandler, Jr. Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education. Tara 118111, Francis Carbone, Molly Jones, John Constantinide, Shajena Erazo, Danny Carvajal, Annette Ponnock, Khzia Giambanco,Just111 Caither, and Judson Dry gathered for the occasion. : MR. PRESIDENT Student Government 1 President Dannny 1 Carvajal delivered the 11State of the U address fall semester. . 6We have taken great pride m Supporting the University 5 1 .1 I l - , students and administration :11 aduanCing the University of Miami 1 forward during this rerharkable period of grOwth and suCcess. LZS FRONT ROW Shreya Agrawal, Sagar Patel, Kevin Patel, Jeneta Hot SECOND R0 Iman Garrett-Price, Rosandra ker, ltshawnna en erson, Brittany Tedeschi, Tiffany Agam, Stefanie Shorey, Courtney Filippi, ai Tran, Jenelle Lin THIRD ROW Laticia Stewart, Kristi Persad, Shajena Erazo, Deborah erez, Melissa Meade, Marissa Zerbo, Priyanka Chaadva, Anjoly Ibrahim, C ristina Farmer, t k Geraldine Sanon, a Theresa Crowley BACK ROW Feeta Caphart, Elizabeth Diaz, Tierra Fair, Rudy Hernandez, ; j 3 Andrew Lam, Keit Fletch Fletcher, f ,- Lauren Reece, Amberly t Reynolds, AngeIica Sogor, David Goldberg, Leslie Elus FRONT ROW Brandon Gross, Molly Jones, Danny Carvajal, Justin Gaither, Francis Carbone SECOND ROW AdeIa Ghadimi, Shajena Erazo, Margi Patel, Claudia Medina, Justina Martynaityte, Tara Irani BACK ROW Mr. Richard Walker, Joseph Dubery, Anthony Golino, Mr. Brian Orefice, Krizia Giambanco FRONT ROW Courtney George, Arthur Marshall, Christie Thomas, BACK ROW Theresa Crowley, Ashley Carnes, Annalisa Shoemaker, Anthony An-Yeung, James Massaro, Brittany McFadden SERVING TOGETHER REACHING INTEGRITY, VALUES, AND ENGAGEMENT t s t i I I i PHOTO BY TAEKETRA HAYNES H IBIS STAFF STUDENT GOVERNMENT PHOTO BY JEN SHEOK W IBIS STAFF STUDENTS TOGETHER ENDING POVERTY STRIVE enriches personal growth by participating in dozens of volunteer activities. Student Government provides a forum for the expression of student views and interests; foster greater educational standards, facilities and teaching methods; maintain academic freedom, academic responsibility and student rights; engender multicultural and multinational understanding and fellowship at the student level; actualize the rights and responsibilities or students to the University; and to enlighten and further student cultural, social and physical welfare. STEP promotes education and awareness of poverty issues on campus and throughout the community, to make a difference through thoughtful action and meaningful service, and to initiate positive Change. Alternative Breaks provides a meaningful and enjoyable alternative break experience by immersing participants in a different way of life, challenging stereotypes, and providing immediate relief with potential for long-term solutions, in order to foster a life- long commitment to social action. Yellow Rose Society recognizes a need for cohesion amongst minority women at the University; and thus focuses on peer education, community outreach, academic achievement and leadership, our organization intends to bring about this unity through the efforts of our members and the entire student population. ACS associates themselves to meet the practical, social, informational, and advocacy needs of commuter students. ALTERNATIVE BREAKS LPHETEDHEV-JENEFIBSK N IBT'SETFAFF ASSOCIATION OF COMMUTER STUDENTS a-ORGANJIZATIQNS t a FRONT ROWSarah Bouchereau, Shreya Agrawal, Joon Chung SECOND ROW Ivy Cheng, Vijal Patel, Brittany Tedeschi,$harde Chambers BACK ROW Ami Panara, Danika Brodak,Joana Ochoa, Martin Giangreco FRONT ROW Aleia Walker, Alexa Bernel, Doris Thomas, Kait Donelan, Nicole Israel, Tia Hendricks, Krys Foster SECOND ROW Elisha McKay, Ruth El, Zainab Ali, Elyse Phillips, Akua Amaning, Christin Clay, Tiara Mosely BACK ROW Brittney Francis, Laticia Stewart, Delisa Winston, Luo Jiayi Laura, Courtney Cross-Johnson, Lolisa Wallace, Feeta Caphart, Hannah Holdren, Erica Martin, Ciara Cannon, Raecine Williams, Richelle Polk, Ashley Calloway FRONT ROW Alex Flores, Jackie Garavito, Vanessa Hernandez, Evy Rodriguez, Diana Abreu-Molnar, SECOND ROW Geraldine Jerez, Giovanna Garcia, Mouriel Boucher, Nicky del Llano, Lissette Mediavilla, Alex Ford, Patty Garavito, THIRD ROW Joseph Paniagua, Monica Perdomo, Jaife Calil, Elizabeth Diaz, Caro Tejidor, Kaella Stephenson, Jennifer del Toro, Jennifer Safstrom, BACK ROW Deepak Chandnani, Alex Leon, Chris Contreras, Jose Obregon, Jamar Garmon, Ruben Vega, Carlos Garcia, Nick Chong, Justin Tuttle, and Nick Diaz 6d SERIOUSLY SPPWED W 1 I SAW THE SIGN The first recognition of ACS' incredible school spirit was during the Homecoming game against NC State, posted on the Orange Bow11s scoreboard. The second was during the SOAR Awards. RIGHT AT HOME Members of the Association of Commuter Students typically hang out in their offrce,heavi1y decorated with UM decor, inbetween classes, to find someone to eat with, or to wait out the rush hour traffic with each other. ASSOCATION OF COMMUTER STUDENTS Establ ished 1974 10119111111131 named ROadrEnners1 VENUMBER OF MEMBERS: 130 111e111be1s regiStered; 50- 6O ' active members ; MEETING SCHEDULE 131 weekly 1 WHERE THEY MEET: UC 207 1 KNOWN FOR: Footba11 season;Homecom111g Mldmght ,, V 1 Breakfast; Commuter AWareness Days du1111g the first ' ' ' week Qpr111;HQ11day Party; ACS End 'of the Year Banquet; Commumty service events such as Hurrlcanes Help the ' Hometown NatiOnal Gandh1Day' of Service Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service Jose Marti Day QfService,a11d Fun '1 g '1 Day;R'e1ay for Life;111tramu1a1s ' PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT Rece1Vir1g Most Sp111ted 17:301ga1112at1on twiCe this year 101 Homecoming and a at the SOAR Awa1ds.O111 dedication and love for this U111Ve131ty has been recogmzed by the scthl We a1e Very proud Of thiS tit1e beCause we 1ea11y do bleed : ' Qrange and green! 1 mWHOSE HOUSE? OUR HOUSEI; ACS is a famdy Our office IS a home away from home alterallyo where we leep, eat watch tu, talk, do homework, and make 1 friends. It is a group of people who share a love for A :1 the University of Miami that Cannot be toppE-d. We 1 1. 1 Strive to make the most out of our collegE Experience ' ' f .. by partlclpatmg in everything that we can despite nor. living on Campus, a task not many people are able ' 131:0 accomphsh and miss out on. We have often been 111111 known as Ethe loud hids' 1n the cornEr of the I- Lounge ., 1 but many people do not take the time to mate all of the z; posmue things we do and how 'gie'at our love for UM 1 is. Many pEOple also think that ACS is only students , 1 4 who were born ahd raised in M1am1, but ACS' 15 0pm to :: ALI. camMuter studehts on campus. vWe have members ' ; who have come from all over the us. and even formgn countries Such as Brazil and Dominican Repuhhc ' BEHOLD THE OLD OB Almost as memorable as the last game 111 the OB were the fans that occupied the seats, including members of ACS. Doning their bright orange uWhose House? 0111 House! shirts, Lissette Mediavilla, Kendra Sepulveda, Michelle Jara, and Kae11a Stephenson held handmade and handed-out signs dedicated to and honoring the Orange Bowle history. BANNER MANNERS Almost as memorable as the last game in the OB were the fans that occupied the seats, including members of ACS, who proudly hung up this banner to claim their seats and honor the stadium. YUM YUM IN MY TUM A celebratory cake from the members of the Association of Commuter Students during the week-long Homecoming festivities. REPWNl THE HOME TEAM Association of Commuter Students came prepared and went all out for the last home football game in the Orange Bowl with matching shirts and signs A POWERHOUSE OF TRADITION AND SPIRIT, ASSOCIATION OF COMMUTER STUDENTS ARE ANYTHING BUT FLEETING ON THIS CAMPUS STORY BY RAMON GALIANA H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSOCIATION OF COMMUTER STUDENTS ou,ll usually find the I-Lounge dominated by a certain campus organization. Many students use UC 207 as a home away from home. It provides a certain comfort, ease, and a settling ground for students preparing for the hectic day. What youll find in the ACS suite though, is a family. The Association of Commuter Students is an organization and peer-family whose success is in many ways unprecedented on this campus. Veronica Alvarez, an officer whose work has proven to be Vital to AC8, said that, llACS is a family. UM has more commuters than onecampus students yet commuters seemed to never be considered in the grand scope of things. oftentimes, in the spirit of CanesFest, orientation, and fall new beginnings, the concentration seems to be on those freshmen living in the dorms. However, a huge part of the University comes from those living off-campus. With bi- weekly meetings and regular events, ACS encourages to get as many commuter students involved as they can. The organization is simply overflowing with spirit of Miami, ,,We attend every home game as an organizationfl said Veronica. Besides being major Homecoming contenders, the organization holds a Holiday Party for Secret Santas at the end of the fall semester, a Christmas toy drive, an End of the Year Banquet, and they participate in Relay for Life. The organization, on top of these marvelous activities, also competes in intramurals. Their motto, llWhose House? Our House! reflects ACss history of dedicated school pride. Though unfamiliar to the general public, Jose Obregon, another student heavily involved in ACS, said that The origins of the motto are hidden deep within the fabric of the ACS community, in other words, its uncertain. But most credit the motto to the NCAA record for most consecutive home wins for a college football team? When asked about their greatest accomplishment, Veronica immediately responded by saying ilGetting the title of Most Spirited Organization twice this year; we got it for Homecoming and at the SOAR awards; our dedication and love for this University has been recognized by the school and we are very proud of this title because we really do bleed orange and green! The spirit of this organization simply cant be denied, as told by Jose, llWith all our positive attributes comes some infamy. ACS is known for being the loudest, rowdiest, craziest, and comically perverse students on campus, but such behavior is only meant to be seen at football games. 514th, H1 WOOOSH WOOOSH Members of ACS hold Signs and cheer on the Hurricanes in the last game in the Orange Bowl. PHOTO BY TORI KICHLER N IBIS STAFF RUMBLE ROAR Earning second place in the student organization competition, Rumble on the Green, the Association of Commuter Students poses for a group photo after a hardefought relay event on the Green by the Rock. ACS had a very successful year, Claiming several honors. ISS FRONT ROW Alex Gelep, Tim Gross, Evan Gilead, VJ Pannozzo, Brandon ' I Gross, Daniel Casemeyor, Michelle Castro a SALSA CRAZE t ; FRONT ROW Igor 3: ' Fialkowski, SECOND , s ,: ROW Stephanie Lavey, Carlos Arias, Megan Ondrizek, Maria Elena Casas, Kendra Anderson, Susan Geffen, Monika Freiser, Rachael Goldberg, BACK ROW Daniel Morales, f Michael J. Casiato, ; Richard Fernandez, Jorge Gonzalez, Marta Cuervo, Alessandra Laricchia, Patrick Smith, Aldo Mimbella, Devon a Black FRONT ROW Christie Miller, Maria Pelfrey, BACK ROW Dana Dombey, Andrea Whalen, Lila Chertman, Mike Bonomo, Aaron Scott, Samantha Rositano, Bailey Lozner FFIETETCE6RTE$Y5FINYEERATERNEVEEUNEIFW ' MW SALSA CRAZE RINGiNi; m LPSHHOTO BY LEAH ADAMS HTEIS STAFF UM COLLEGE REPUBLICANS 13H5f5cOURTEsVBfUMEOLLEGE REBUEEiEANsWM t IFC serves as the advisory, supervisory, and governing body of all the NIC and other national governing council member fraternities, the Greek community, and the University. Promotes the interests of its members and the University to the end that the conditions of the fraternities and their relations with the University may be improved. Salsa Craze promotes salsa through education, practice and performance; teaches salsa dance and to perform, as well as compete, at the collegiate level. College Republicans promotes in every honorable way the platform and candidates of the Republican Party; provides UM students and club members a means of obtaining a practical political education; represents the views of the UM community to the leadership of the Republican Party. The Council for Democracy promotes political and social discussions and debates in a nonpartisan setting in order to encourage others to fully exercise their governmental and democratic rights and responsibilities, as well as promotes ethical practices within government and politics. Greenpeace raises awareness of and takes action against environmental destruction; mobilizes the student body; and educates students about the environment through grassroots organizing. NOWCAN aims to inform the campus and surrounding community about woments issues and inequalities as they are related socially, politically, and economically; strives to raise awareness; advocates for woments rights and equality on and off campus; provides a support base for all women as a means of empowerment to provide a unified community. COUNCIL FOR DEMOCRACY PHOTO COURTESY OF GREEN NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN CAMPUS ACTION NETWORK L... PHOTO BY BETSI POTI tt IBIS STAFF FRONT ROW Faegua Khan, MacKenzie Green, Liz Alarcdn, Kristina Rosales, Miles Strebek FRONT ROW Cassandra Clark, Daniell Washington, Michelle Solove, Adam Kriedman, Brittany Benz, Marlow Svatek, William Frick, BACK ROW Alyssa Anderson, Kristyn Armstrong, Jane Pryjmak, Alyse Arehart, Nicole Saren, Kristy Feldman FRONT ROW Eleha Thompson, Liana Minassian, Eden Gray, Lauren Pedic, Tiffany Hedges, Jenifer Silveira, SSS STEADY DOES IT Members of CERT literally bandage and bring these Victims to different stations using backboards and walkie talkies to communicate to toher team members. y;., CANES EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Established 2006 T NUMBER OFMEMBERS: approx. 50 t MEETING SCHEDULE: Eixecuti'vi'e board meets weekly;genera1 team meets the flI'St of every month t WHERE THEY MEET: University Center 1- Lounge KNOWN FOR: Typically occuring at the . beginning of fall semester and midesipriing semester, Disaster Readiness Drills tDRDSL which help CERT prepare for actual disasters and mass casualty incidents PROLUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Receiving h a $122,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont R 'Fund ' ? The organization is- the only student-run V disaster response team in the country. V1.5'Imining includes medical treatment, search and rescue, light fire suppression, 'Tand terrorism awareness, with advanced Certifications in traffic management 8: , CCPR,among b'theri'things. We train often during the s'emesteriand are always ready to activate. This is a great'lea'dership experience for ariystudent and gives a great background especially for thoSe students on a pre-med, nursing, public health, or other health-related field. CAREFULLY CRADLED Ared- tagged tvictim , such as picutred here, in the process of being tranported to one of the stations for care. SOMETHING LIKE THE MOVIES Fake blood was applied to the nvictims for the drill practice. Other victims acted uncontrollably - some as nervous people who aren't injured badly may act - not knowing what to do and trying to get help and attention. DRILL PRACTICE Cobb stadium bleachers were supposed to have collapsed during this drill, and injured around 70 people CANES EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM CCERTD PRACTICE BASIC MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, PICTURED, SO THAT MEMBERS CAN HANDLE EMERGENCY SITUATIONS STORY BY TAEKETRA HAYNES H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY TORI KICHLER H IBIS STAFF ost students here at UM have heard about the Canes Emergency Response Team, or CERT, but not everyone knows what they are all about. Jonathan Meizoso, a graduating senior here at UM took some time to talk with us and explain some of the history of the organization and their goals and plans for the future. Since its founding in 2006, CERT has become a major presence on campus. The Canes Emergency Response Team is an organization on campus that trains its individuals as a disaster response team that will be able to respond to large scale disasters. The training consist of twenty hours of basic training, twice monthly meetings, and at least one major, full scale, drill per semester. Students are trained in medical treatment, search and rescue, and some fire- suppression. During the spring 2008 semester, members of CERT were able to help out during the massive power outage that affected both UM and the state of Florida. The CERT Organization has a tradition of working Closely with local police departments and fire rescue stations in an attempt to be adequately prepared for any situations that may arise on campus or in the Coral Gables community. The organization also works diligently to establish open lines of communication with the administration here on campus. As the president of CERT since January 2007, Meizoso believes that. llt is imperative that student leaders have relationships where it is ok to contact the administration lMeizosol. He feels that the organization would not be succeeding in the way that it is now if open lines of communication did not exist between the students and the faculty. As the CERT organization continues to grow, it will begin implementing its training at other schools in the community. New programs are currently being developed that will model the program here at UM. It is the hope of the current CERT members that future members will continue to establish yearly events and keep a Close relationship with the Administration. , g . tORANGE YOU HELPFUL The orange bags have bandages, splints, blood pressure cuffs, ace bandages, triage tags, medical gloves, and more to aid CERT members in helping victims in their near-reality drill practices. COLOR-CODED CERT members triage or tag people first upon arriving at the disaster team, and tag them based on their priority, green being the lowest with little injury, yellow, red being most serious, and black meaning dead. SEE FRONT ROW Alyssa ,, Cundari, Stephanie . Sandu, Itshawnna ., Henderson, Laura V Edwins, SECOND a ROW Tony Banta, 4 w' Feeta Caphart, Kaplan che, Adam ; Kreidman, BACK ROW Jacob Laker- Dumewitz, Alex .; Pearse, Claudio Perez FRONT ROW Jessica Kearns, Lauren Garcia, Miles Stribeck, Maria Mendieta, Jesse Ward, Jack Spencer, Sara Phillips, Jason Stevens, Lindsey Cartee. '1; FRONT ROW Victoria , Genuardi, Lilliana Pinzon, ' Alysha Puducheri, Alexandra Suarez- Mondshein, Daisy Yang, Azalia Avila, Stephanie Genuardi, Kimberly Alexander, Roxanne Gutierrez, Monica Figa, SECOND ROW Lucila Jimenez, Natasha Perez, Mareni Starre, Maria Nunez, Monica Castro, Mikhaiina Novikava, Kathleen Manella, Carol Kominski, Kathleen Mullet, Ely Mondshein, THIRD ROW Francois Jacques, Rob Young, Hector Saigado, Richard Sarohia, Pat Cunnane, Xiang Jin, Niclas Winblad, Horacio Leal, Bob Benchley, Josh Crunk, Keyurkumar Gohel, BACK ROW Andres Jimenez, Somu Ray, Carlos Montemor, Alex Suarez, Jeff Kominski, Michael Bonassar i I i i I i i i i L PHOTO BY TAEKEHIAYMYNES H IBIS STAFF MIAMI BALLROOM PHOTO BY TAKAETRX HAYNES H IBIS STAFF STAND seeks to unify all factions of the Progressive school of thought; strives to integrate the efforts of existing groups with the surrounding community, increase membership, and involve university staff in an effort to bring organization and momentum to our mutual goals. UM Young Democrats aims to enlighten the university and surrounding communities of the Democratic party, its political affiliates and constituencies, and the ideas and ideals which they adhere to, as well as to strengthen ties between students and politics, familiarize the university community with the Democratic party, foster relationships with other organizations on an off campus, and to serve as a political and social outlet for our members Miami Ballroom aims to bring fun, poise, confidence, physical conditioning, and new friends to members of the University of Miami community through the excitement of ballroom dancing. CERT educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The Classics Club promotes cooperation between faculty and students, enrich the study of Classics at the University of Miami, foster a spirit of fellowship among students interested in the Classics, and create a forum for the open discussion of ideas concerning Classical Antiquity. FUNDAY organizes and facilitates a day for UM students to volunteer with a special citizen from the Miami area. CANES EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM 1 5 l 1 PHOTO COURTESY OF FUNDAY FRONT ROW Jonathan Meizoso, Leah Nunez, Elspeth Black, Metanie D'Andrea, Allison Ring, Michelle Pearlman, Stephanie Ragland, Jason Shein, Amy Pearlman, BACK ROW Bryan Iorgulescu, Rafael Hernandez, Will Coffin, Molly Rhoads, Matthew Shpiner FRONT ROW Loriana Blain, Laura Pascal, Ryan Mason, Navied Mahdavian, John Azihheira FRONT ROW Laura Golden, Dan Hurst, Alicia Mucci, Sydney Fass, Lauren Kudisch, Deanna Ray, Nicole Schade, Vanessa Alonso, Rene Rausch, Kelly Pierce, Jabeen Syed, Scott lngold, Christopher Swift- Perez, Josh Rutta, BACK ROW Jason Eisner, Matt Starnes A L99 MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING TEAM FRONT ROW Jenny Allen, Angela Jung, Alex Ford, Kaitlin Birghenthal, Stephanie Chaston, Ginger Birghenthal, Jack Birghenthal, SECOND ROW Peter Kandu, Susan Oe Edwards, Stephanie Dietz, BACK ROW Ana Irani, Erica Balzano, Dize Atagoksel, Meghan Stachura, Kelly Kavanaugh, Ashley Schenk, Alex DeSmidt, Kyana Rubinfeld, Ramiro Barbuzano Jr., Jenny Wright, Whitney Taylor, Daniell Washington, Dana Lindemann, Nathan Vaughan Marine Mammal Stranding Team dedicates themselves to the enrichment of student life through the rescue, rehabilitation, a andmr release of ' . marine mammals. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARINE MKWIAL STQXNEINEH'I'VEAM UM AQUARIUM CLUB The Aquarium Club educates and inspires members about the process of, and enjoyment in aquarium science, aquaculture, and the general aquarium hobby. FRONT ROW Kasey Cantwell. Jordan Richter, Marissa Gutherz, Stephanie Chaston, BACK ROW Andrew Oberlin, Chris Jehle, Brendan McDermott, Sam Guffey, Steve Manley, AQUAR'iKN CLUB ALPHA MU MUSIC THERAPY CLUB FRONT ROW Howard Lam, Jodi SiIver, Evan Privoznik, Jade Vanacore, SECOND ROW Anthony Yeung, Andrew Stephens, Nancy Flores, Allison Gifford. Emily Allongo, Alyssa Wegelin, Patricia Chaviano. Lauren Bonavitacola, Keisha Baisden, Grace Raver, Ashleigh Bell, Linda Lathroum, BACK ROW Ryan Tonkin, Julianna Gaul. Elizabeth Stockton, Laura Blancato, Erin Keenan, Diana Le, Jennifer Denk, Natasha, Joy Hinson, Bethany Tallman, Meghan Gunning, Julie Stordahl. Alpha Mu Music Therapy Club encourages its members to attend regional, national, and world conferences, as well as partaking in music therapy related community service projects throughout the greater Miami area. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALPHA MU MUSIC THERAPY CLUB W RAB plans programs, discusses ideas, and oversees the events at the 'lRatll. The Scuba Club aims to advance the sport of Scuba diving at the University by providing Scuba diving equipment, affordable Scuba diving activities, and to dedicate themselves to the principles of underwater safety, marine conservation, and good sportsmanship. SpectrUM celebrates diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity; fosters pride through education, awareness, advocacy and involvement; provides support for all members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and straight community; plans all activities to be GLBT-oriented and straight-friendly. RATHSKELLER ADVISORY BOARD PHOTOB?EEi'ETBBi'WTfEESETKITEv SPECTRUM PHOTO BY TAEKETRA HAYNES N IBIS STAFF AD I1 A 'kTT'74A'T'TnRTC t FRONT ROW Barbara Joas, Nancy Adebisi, Shajena Erazo, Jeanne Lyons, Christina Paul, Jarrod Matthei, BACK ROW Mike Duncan, Julio Pabon, Jared Smith EXECUTIVE BOARD Jennifer Wright, Justin Bousquin, Alison Gardell, Nancy Williams, Jenna Spackeen, Ed Tinney, Casey Dziuba, Chantal Harper, Geoff Sutcliffe FRONT ROW Trent Whisenant, Matt Kramer, Max Landis, Nicole Saner, Kiara Frey, Sara Atapattu, BACK ROW Eric Gomez, Lily Johnson-Ulrich, Back Row Alyssa Cundari, Debora Rubi, Sarah Mclntire, Laura Pascal, Raymond Matthews, Katy Roxbury. Aakash Goyal 6SS THE TOWERS, COMMUTER PARKING, LIVING OFF CAMPUS, THE VILLAGE, SPORTSFEST, HERITAGE, DORM ROOMS, SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS, COMMUNAL BATHROOMS, LIVING WITH ROOMMATES H MCDONALD TOWER 9 Front Row: Ashley Rosa, Darcy Norton, Second Row: Jenna Mennona, Emily Fine, Nikki Schuster, Monika Shreves, Third Row: Andrea Silva, Katie Palme, Carissa Demello, Keesha Vaughn, Danielle Bruno, Liz Agans, Amber Ikeman, Hannah King, Back Row: Ashley Oberndorfer, Rae Williams, Lyssa Lott, Fabiana Barnabe, Morgan Miller, Madi Lindauer, Katie Fraas, Meeghan Smolinsky, Stephanie Ferrera MCDONALD TOWER 3 Front Row: Luke Fisher, Jamil Array, Brian Schuman, Rob Bernstein, Brad Cohn, Mike Weisman, Back Row: Mike Pappas, Jerry Bold, Andrew Mladek, Manny Viamonte, Will Conway, Marc Schechter, Adam Margolis, Jon Lewis, Matt Beirne, Justin Kobay, Dan Poletti, Chris Van Law, Zack Greenberg, Drew Tremble, Scott Braun, Eddie Bertot, Paul Murray L'f in c-iEht MONDAY 3m 330 12:30 ; v MCDONALD TOWER 12 Front Row: Chelsea Bagwell, Colette Yori ORAL Second Row: Lauren Shepherd , Judy Hartshom, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Third Row: Rithika Ramamurthy, Amy Wilson, Jennifer Lund, Reem Habash, Paige McNeal, Back Row: Cherice Cumberbath, Leslee Smith, Erin Kelly, Sarah Surwit, Courtney Ewert, Samantha Shetchman, Jacqueline Fulop, Allison Lorence, Monica Troisi, Sabrina Bunch, Andrea Bajarano, Kayla Dittrich, Riddhi Machchhar. MCDONALD TOWER 1 8. 2 Front Row:Kiarash Rahimian, Chris Levin, Marc Hershan, Jonathan Press, Shawn Singleton, Andre Britto, Jeff Cournoyer, John Coleman, Second Row:Keith Ryan, Andrew Hansen, Joey Moreno, Robbie Wallace, Steve Simon, Stefan Mann, Justin Maas, Scott Kasten, Ben Moses, Jay Marshburn, Justin Schooley, Travis Underwood, Gabe Mayo, Ben Barone, Branson Yates, Back Row: Jordan Weinkle, WiIIiam Frick, Anders Scherberger, John Coleman,Nick Perilla, Stephan Murray HECI-IT MCDONALD TOWER 6 Front Row: Margaret Hesser, Caitlin DeCristo, Caitlin Wampler, Manal Aleisa, Jessica Maura. Melissa Levine, Second Row: Stephanie Wesdock, Allison Zindell, Alexandra Flanagan, Alexandra Daly, Debora Rubi, Back Row: Taylor Holcomb, Sophie MCDONALD TOWER 4 , . . . . Brownstein, Marie Tranakas, Sana Kanwal, Ruchi Babriwala, Front Row: Mitchell PIeIet, Michael Greenbaum, Tyler Baram, Bryan Llenas CRAX Denis Atllc, Tommarlo Davns, Deepa Kamarsu, Brittany Stockman, Sara Michalski, Cameron Second Row: Jose Almaguer, Jeffrey Brody, Alexander Fleisher, Stephen Dorfner, Ben Smith, Andrew Carta, Williams, Krystyna Ahlers. Timothy Antzcak, Edward Conte, Jacob Gallice, Josh Allbee, David Hanson, Back Row: Scott Feldman, Jim Deiotte, Ben Smith, Timothy Antzcak, Edward Cote. ., MCDONALD TOWER 8 Front Row: Eric Deutsch, Patrick Beaty, Scott Hawley, Matt Beitler, Danny MCDONALD TOWER 7 Front Row: Barrett Johnson, Jacqueline Churgin Second Row: Chelsea Olson, Christine Shepard, Cassandra Glenn, Melissa Levinson, Rachel Sacks, Stephanie Murray, Katelyn Leidy, Stephanie Novotny, Kristin Parker-Fahey, Third Row: Rita Julien mAL Rosenberg, Justin Leiser, John Mastrey, Josh Weiss, Nick Gravely, Alex Strohmeyer, Saima Jafri, Nanki Singh, Alexandra Day, Danielle Agresti, Kristyn Armstrong, Annika Kyle Heironimus, Aiden ODown-Ryan, Timothy Ekhlassi 02m, Ravi Patel, Back Row: Russell Denney, Rob Young, Matt Ferens, Adam Lynch, Sean McGuirk, Arthur Pyott. Jensen, Daniela Menache, Alicia Walker, Kelly Jones, Megan Walters, Back Row: Michelle Kling, Molly Niemiec, Meghan Holub, Kerry Gaj, Victoria Genuardi, Stephanie Genuardi, Kimberly Alexander, Nicole Pamani, Jenny Cook, Mary Basham MCDONALD TOWER 5 Front Row: Lorena Ramirez GQAL Alexis Weisbrod, Stephanie Ciccolella, Blair Funk, Sophia Amberson, Alexandra Fruin, Chelsea Rademaker, Whitney Mullen, Victoria Trinko, Liza Schwartz, Back Row: Savannah Wesley, Tori Tullier, Wendy Gross, Christina DeMaria, Stephanie Levine, Sarah Siegel, Taeketra Haynes, Jackie Sullivan, Sarah Butler, Anna Brickner. MCDONALD TOWER 10 Front Row: Paula Bedran, Wendy Sung, Christine Pao,Megan Trudo, Katie Seabaugh, Angelica Bradley, Bridget McHugh, Marina Mityul, Elizabeth Fleischhauer, Back Row: Shannon Bull, Karen Christian, Stephanie Cola, Erika Martinez, Joanna Tsikis, Brittney Bomin, Teresa Micotto, Amy Levine, Laura Robertson, Lisel Holzapfel, Carla Sprague, Mary Woody, Jenny Riley, Jordan Perry ORAL Hillina Kassahun 917$ PENTLAND TOWER 2 Front Row: Buse Terim, Samantha Levine, Claire Heckerman, Michaela Gaffley, Amanda Miesniecks, Melanie Jones, Second Row: Madison Head, Marissa Mosteiro, Monica Aguirre, Christiane Haight, Elizabeth Fregien, Sarah Lana Schissel, Dawn Roach, Isabella Giorno, Melissa Hebra, Michelle Winchell. Back Row: Kristine Alfonso, Cybele Safadi, Jasmynne Reppel, Katherine Petz, Rachel Pilch, Chloe Spertus PENTLAND TOWER 12 Front Row: Ryan Baebler, Josh Rutta, Second Row: Jose Benton, Ryan Mancinelli, Jerry Sun, Ben Lugavere, Ross Goldberg, Back Row: Matt Straney, David Green, Uishall Ohri, Max Bente PENTLAND TOWER 5 Front Row: Elissa Schneider, Stephanie Santoro, Ashley Brown, Chelsea Monteleone, Mary Heffernan, Jessica Weiss, Rhea Olegario Second Row: Raquel Weinbach, Ashley Hutt, Megan Bradley, Alexa Nemoy, Danielle Brand, Tiffany Chang, Brianna Grazioso Back Row: Jennifer Colson, Juliana Posess, Heather Gaines, Kristin Wright. Dana Blandin, Jaleesa Robinson, Gabriela Garcia, Amy Altszuler, Lauren Grazioso, Alexandra Robbins, Alyssa Batlas PENTLAND TOWER 4 Front Row: Peter Cianelli, Jeremy Turim, Dave Garbarz, Robbie Solomon, Andrew Schneidman, Lucas McGarvey, Ben Gold, Dan Dirks, Back Row: Mike Berliner, David Case, Tucker Rogers, Max Rosen, Derek Stuckert, Mike Mintzer, William Hayward, Andrew Freeman, Steven Silver PENTLAND TOWER 8 Front Row: Dan Janiczak, Travis Robert-Ritter, Michael Keenan Second Row:Brian Romot, Rob Gurraci, Judd Lewis, Kevin Murphy, Cory Lebowitz, Christopher Barrett, Matt Baren, Jeremy Klavans, Lung Lau, Back Row:Shawn Calnan, Todor Mihajloski, Ross Barnicle, Steve Savitt, Matt Schooley, Jonathan Robbins, Taylor Shumate, Eric Bryant PENTLAND TOWER 6 Front RoszleX Lopez, Ralfi Mizrahi, Josh Klein, Second Row: Nick Feldt, Hylan Elias Kornfeld, Matt Cline, James Quinland, Nash Prince, Jeff Gaston, Bennet Van Pelt, Back Row: Greg Orgel, John Gebara, Adam May, Alex Litt, Kyle Dunn, Steve Nierenberg, Lociano Fidalgo, Max Wyman. HECHT Pentland tower was constructed in 1968 and was originally called the 68 Building, but later renamed to honor Florence Ruth Hecht in the mid 19803. PENTLAND TOWER 3 Front Row: Andrew Feigenbaum, Elias Bitar, Gabe Perez, Collin O'Brien, Second Row: Chris Burchman, Brian Lantry, Chris Boutilier, Ryan Weir, Kyle Harke, Third Row: Travis Dunn, Jared Powers, Matt Reed, Jorge Fernandez, Jerry DiChiara, Alex Broadwell, Salomon Poyana, Back Row: Andy Jordan, Scott Volpe, Charles Levinson 5 3.5 '1: T PENTLAND TOWER 10 Front Row: Kristen Shaver, Sarah Satzger, Stacey Coon, Alyssa Brown, Jessica Parisi, Robin Lucas, Second Row: Maggie Debarberie, Elise Mantell, Katryna Lim, Meredith Reilly, Priya Panara, Tasha Edmonds, Marissa Willman, Third Row: Alyssa Laferrera, Meryl Koch, Sasha Feldman, Back Row: Kaylan Arnoldt-Smith, AC Cotoulas, Nikki Keen, Kelly Sawyna, Rachel Gilden, Kelly Riley, Jessica Wyatt, Kelsey Oneil, Christine Ira, Shayla Waldon OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0.00000000000000000000000000 PENTLAND TOWER 9 Front Row: Rebecca Falcon, Emily Sachnoff, Megan Demilia, Elizabeth Boggia, Alivia Barker, Rachel Krasko, Kelly McGiII, Second Row: Carmen Johnson, Jamie Cashorali, Rachel Daddona, MacKenzie Germain, Kristin Farnsworth, Back Row: Melissa Jantaworn, Carly Kanaley, Leah Auster. Bethany Hickey, Nikki Protz, Jordan Chadsey. Taylor Pearson, Julie Zamora, Ariana Malushi HQ!!! 5' ! PENTLAND TOWER 7 Sara Boatti, Jackie Sandler, Trisha Kissoon Front Row: Kaitlin Donelan, Francesca DeLucia, Second Row: Morgan Meyer, Julie Gittle, Megan Novinger, Meredith Magill, Kelly Dangor, Claire Smith, Sarah Silverman, Lauren Czarniak, Hannah Maurer, Jessica Salans, Hillary Motola, Addison Seitter, Elyse Feinerman, Olivia Italiano, Angela DeCrow, Emily Smith, Deborah Moss, Back Row: Lindsey Lonadier, Olivia Kiddon, Hillary Weiss, Jennifer Krueger, Alicia Grant, Anushka Chang, PENTLAND TOWER 11 Front Row: Jennifer Pernas, Kaitlyn Bruno, Lauren Ambrosini, Alexa McCanick, Kaitlin Thompson, Julia Heffernan, Second Row: Ann Couzins, Gabrielle Ressa, Daniela Ben Tov, Britny Calandrelli, Anna Petracca, Elizabeth Giangreco, Kimber Veltri, Evelina Galang, Back Row: Elsepth Black, Taylor Lucas, Sarah Schimenti, Caitlin Kelley, Stephanie Ohlms, Leah Nunez, Marie D AngioIiIlo w 4; U1 .N' PAGE 9 Walsh and Rosborough towers were constructed in 1967 and known as the 960 Buildin sf as they were designed to house 960 students. T e two towers were rededicated as Henry King Stanford Residential College in 1988. ROSBOROUGH TOWER 12 Front row: Chris Alvarez, William Hagen, Benjamin Vilper, Mike DeFelippo, Miller Sherrill, Manuel Diaz, Matt Levin, Second Row: Jason OConnor, Rene Cuello, Jacob Krupsaw, Brian Keenan, Skyler Anderson, Dan Morales, Dillon Baete, Sam Rotenberg, John Hanan, Third Row: Jerem Borenstein, Andrew Murphy, Eric Jenks, Saheelan Sinnarajah, Win Elliott, Back Row: Jesse Kirkland, Gregory Dungan, Cristian Robiou, Brad Klipfel, Alex Zinn, Steven DeBoer, Zack Powell, Kyle Vreeland, Brenton French, Jon Pope, Dan Buyanovsky OSBOROUGH OWER ROSBOROUGH TOWER 5 Front row: Dominic Vita, Ben Penn, Gaurav Dubey, Casey Hill, Vince DeJesus, Clay Armstrong, Ross Feldgreber, Back Row: Tom Skibo, Fernando Perez, Jeremy Altman, Kevin Small, Mike Diaz, Brian Detlefs, Kevin Coleman, Mike Blandford, Kyle Reynolds, Jordan Thomas, Mike Borok, Paul Brill, Andrew Melis, Brent Hyman, Kourosh Agahdel, Max Winik, Parker Davis, Zack Love, Peter Self, Tyler Burchfield, Josh Sznol ROSB a OROUGH TO r WER 3 Front Row: Staci Kovelman, Jisun Jung, Alishia Echols, Omosalewa Adenikinji, Kristina Torres, Kristine Liautaud, Ashleigh Maynard, Second Row: Kissy Gift, Grace Raver, Krystyna Malewski, Caitlin Hill, Lauren Bencivenga, Melia Mcmanus, Kaitlin Birghenthal, Lindsey Stahley, Back row: KaHy Matson, Brittany Frownfelter, Portia Canady, Arielle Lyster, Danielle Weiss, Kaitlinn Ochipinti, Melanie Suaris ROSBOROUGH TOWER 11 Front row: Dylan Wassell, Irving David, Leo Meirose, Stephen Szem, Thomas Mutone, Christopher Cabezas, Ben Macaluso, Jacob Guendelsberger, Back row: Clayton Jackson, Miguel Velasco, Patrick Gooch, Jeremy Rackauchas, Gordon Dale, Jorge Ortega, James Dimino, Devin Nameroff, Tony Chamoun, Stephan Suarez, Hugo Munoz, Ncholas Talotta, Brandon Pickett, Dan McCormack, Rob Falk, Michael Quijano, Karl Rennalls, Cody Kriegsman, Matt Radding, Brandon Kochen, Blake Picolo, Cueme Parker, Wes Eakman, David Maya, Evan Asher, Dom Castillejo, Nate Laxague, Kenny Gray, Dayu Li, Ryan Licker, Arjun Sondhi, Brian Peters s????miirair ?MM; ROSBOROUGH TOWER 8 Front row: Bryan Brookman-Jones, Farrokh Mohammadzadeh, Benjamin Yanofsky, Daniel Messick, Second Row: Andrew Green, Kenneth Fernandez Prada, Sean Murray, James Bonkowski, Back Row: Matthew Fuhrman, Pascual Oliu, Justin Budde, Michael Collier, Matthew Payne, Brandon Gaesser, Patrick Scully, Rafael Dubus ROSBOROUGH TOWER 2 Front Row: Kathryn Fuller, Heather Holstein, Cortney Tidwell, Carla Maxime, Dakota Joseph, Second Row Starting w beige caprisD: Lisa Davis, Nadia AI Zakwani, Andrea Hansen, Sonya Nanda, Pooja Dharwadkar, Alicia Hartstack, Trista Burch, Katie Dahl, Ellen Oshinsky, Third Row: Jardean Harvey, MacKenzie Levine, Mariel Anastasio, Amanda Zelman, Erika Hutcheson, Rachel Cooper, Ally Hodgkins, Back Row: Erna Benediktsdottir, Carla Buna, Mysha Browning, Mikhalina Novikava, Lauren Woodard, Abby Garner, Michelle Winchell, Leigh Kroeker, Kimberly Knight, Diana D Meza ROSBOROUGH TOWER 11 Front Row:Nora McDonnell, Stephanie Spy, Donna Cheung, Kelsey Graham, Kelly Rakusin, Taylor Biancone, Jessica Vercruysse, Xavier Roll, Courtney Gammad, Second Row: Lisa Cariello, Nastacia Chavannes, Miranda Duarte, Reba Evans, Caitlin Masline, Kyle Kelly, Andrea Matute, Valentina Agosti, Carolyn Cough, Kristen Dellisola, Melanie Dipietro, Third Row:Wei Yang, Sarah Keirstead, Lara Ryan, Shana Ossi, Laura Quirola, Brooke Neary. Ashley Willis, Dana Robinson, Christina Antoni, Cassandra Kennedy, Back Row: Ashley Gilbert, Joanna Sanchez, Maria Costantini, Jennifer Dang, Christine Berzak, Nicole Thatcher, Denisia Tseretopoulos STANFORD s ROSBOROUGH TOWER 6 Front Row: Dan Stein, Tony Kuo, Joe Desanti, Ryan Meade, Tyler Odwin, Justin Antweil, Adam Satz, Second Row: Larry Cederburg, Ben Thomas, Maneesh Gujrati, Richard Penfil, Third Row: Michael Scarborough, Greg Giordano, Harold Levy, Craig Shervin, Francis Carbone, Austin Cohen, Fourth Row: Dan Abramovitz, Jeroeen Regeer, Steve Root, Eric Camargo, Brad Butler, Brett Walters, Adam Taylor, Aaron Samberg, Barry Baroudi, Back Row: Thomas Barnes, Vincent Riola, Cameron Siegal, Michael DiBenedetto, Michael Lopreto, Curt Hineline, Frank Zadravecz, Ashan Mir, Michael Schick, Alex Bailey ROSBOROUGH TOWER 4 Front Row: Vittoria Constantino, Natalie Cohen, Courtney Filippi, Willa Xiong, Brittanie Jones, Kristyn Lambert, Denise Arredondo. Joanna Petri, Back Row: Katherine Bauer, Laura Caso, Kristen Mattioli, Samantha Rositano, Lydia Mackie, Lauren Wiedhoph, Varsha Sinha, Mackensie Landa, Maika Moulita ROSBOROUGH TOWER 9 Front row: Laura Gonzales, Jessica Vondrak, Erin Gameson, Kristina Fowler, Sasha Prasad, Nageena Parasher, Valerie Ewen, Second Row: Melissa Chamblain, Valerie Agostini, Whitney Gahagen, Ashleigh Bell, Alexiss Bitting, Alyssa Mische, Frances Arthur, Brittany Casey, Susan Ramdhan, Back Row: Victoria Jones, Shayla Enright, Mayr Yoachim, Sarah Plummer, Danielle Bidegain, Michelle Wegerif, Empriss Campbell ROSBOROUGH TOWER 7 Front Row: Elishia Mckay, Marie Cushmore, Second Row: Kathryn Sellers, Danielle Weiss, Kathryn Taylor, Rachel Schreibman, Jessica Eberbach, Leila Grass, Monika Freiser, Third Row: Daniela Martinez, Lolisa Wallace, Jacqueline Boss, Brittany Conyers, Simone Berger. Back Row: Nancy Melnick, Pina Cirillo, Alexandra Lavery, Nina Knific, Yijun Pan, Laura Edwins, Megan Wise, Katharine Woodard L175 In 2004, the residents of Stanford created their WA L S H TOW E R own mascot, King Henry of Stanford, in Dr. Henry King Stanford's honor. ng Henry appears at events on campus, such as Sports Fest, to cheer on his residents. WALSH TOWER 3 Front Row: DeAngelo the Penguin. Matt Micklavzina, Back Row: Ryen-Allen Redding, Nathan Poon. Jeffrey Herold, Ryan DeSouza, Andrew Mendola, Jonathan D Ambra, Sean Zerillo, Matt Cullingham. Matchell Phillips, Alex Schendel, Tanner Devries, Diego Rosado, Ethan Alpern, WALSH TQWEFH . Ethan Roberts, Shaan Nanik, Raymond Stein, Joshua Hite, Yifan Xu, Daniel Aybar, Jeffrey Front ROW- SeanHSappOS, Christa B elgrave, Jake Forman, James Farmer, . Steiner, Andrew Vanderhoeven, Joseph Kassab, Mark Simek. John Ciocca, Rex Romano, Mathlew Root, Nuel Chapman, Daniel Sprague, Stephen Buckley, Carl CVUDL Michael Pena, Terrence Brunn Edward Kuhn WALSH TOWER 5 Front Row: Chris Bailey, James Gramalia, Dan Grambow, Josh Friedman, Back Row: James Chatham, Peter Graber, Brian Pecker, Ryan Freeman, Ernesto Prieto, John Spurgeon, Alex Wagner-Trugman, David Wiles, Steven Taglia, Chris Maloney, Alex Hayworth, Lelan LeDowx, George Xiaoyi. Stephen Nicolais, Hosh Gershenson WALSH TOWER 4 Front Row: Jenny Cento, Amy Muehlmatt, Samantha DeSpirito, Sabrina Taldone, Sarah Wright, Stephanie Dietz. Molly Piccione, Caitlin Dellagloria, Second Row: Kaitlin Andrews, Kelly Burns, Anna Clausen, Stephanie Chaston, Rachael Goldberg, Sarah Balseiro, Vanessa Duran, Ana Vivas, Heather Carney, Elizabeth Poti, Carrie Prestwood-Taylor, Andrea Lundberg, Third Row: Leslie Boodry, Alexa Leone, Keilan Awong, Jennifer Shook, Laura Blancato, Ashley Makulowich, Jessica Ell, Christina Gonzalez, Dana LaMorte, Margaux Traina, Kelly Kavanaugh, Back Row: Nadja Koch. Caitlin Porter, Rita Zeidan WALSH TOWER 12 Front Row: Kathryn Walsh, Priscilla Martorano, Talia Service, Brittany Zanin, Second Row: Angie Smith. Nicole Saren, Jasmin White, Kristin Tobierre, Crystal Jones, Belinda Merkelis, Katie Sickling, Yhasmina Foroud, Marlow Svatek, Sarah ldriss, Amanda Brown, Liz Hayes, Back Row: Andrea Venkatesan, Aja Dawson, Elena Young, Melissa Ricci, Amanda Bruce, Kasey Faulkner, Elaine , Maltezos, Jen Olesiewicz. Megan Behm, Krystal Green, Lesley WALSH TOWER 9 Lomber , Shaina Rodri ues, Front Row: Connor Moore, Eric Spiegel, JakeIStewart, Adam Shea Thfimpson Carolyn Hunter Budovsky, Alex Appleyard, Lang Do, Josh Phlllppi, Second Row: Ryan Rhiannon Story, ,Xenia Nicasio, Franklin, Aaron Esman, Nick Servidio, Santiago Espinoza, Jon Helfand, ' Sasha Fedorovsky, Kara Roach, Yutian Luo. Yana Loftus-Farren Ryan McClure, Andrew Lax, Tienlong Pham, Back Row: Jason Jacobs, Ryan Flook, Joey Fox, Josh Golebieski, Ankush Zutshi, Joey Munn, Aaron Sum, Josh Bergman WALSH TOWER 7 Front Row: Dustin Rainwater, Second Row: Logan Gion, Ian Hest, Mark Messmer, Michael Gohari, Camron Ghorbi, Steven Levy, Joseph Vega, Third Row: Corey Richard, Mathew Scholtec, Andrew Richardson, Patrick Roff, Emaad Khansur, Fourth Row: Robert Gallagher, Eric Smith, Jack Shweky, Samuel Vana, Back Row: Michael Algero, Colin Santacroce, Eric Hurley, Andrew Hamner, Michael Stokes STANFORD WALSH TOWER 11 Front Row: Brian Schlansky. Benjamin Shulte, Amin Jamal, Marc Sherwin, Swapnil Patel, Joseph Xu, Andres Bravo, Jason Lecker, Yahya Mohammed, Back Row: Seiji Anderson, Eric Freedman, William Frohbose, Matthew Baredes, Errol Geberin, Ashish Shah, Daniel Wager, Justin Dill, Emmanuel Berchmans, Jesse Leads, Samuel Guffrey, Travis Kozak, Joseph Szyller, Cole Hurley, Sawlar Vu, Zachary Jobin, Eric Geron, John Micich, Matthew Miznik. WALSH TOWER 8 Front Row: Jasmine Hanson, Danielle Watkins, Cara Ruffo, Marissa Wites, Katie Peach, Second Row: Megan Pearl, Theru Ross, Candice Bainey, WALSH TOWER 6 Front Row: Julissa De La Cruz, Maria De La Torre, Cristina Laramee, Elizabeth Weintraub, Heather Welham, Second Row: Emily Dierks, Megan Novak, Mia Esposito, Isabel Bonilla Mathe, Nicole Severi, Back Row: Jenna Kaplan, Alysha Puducheri, Eileen Welch, Kathleen Mullet, Elizabeth Foster, Brooke McBath, Jessica Berdan, Angela Pape, Karen Shiers Sarah Schenkkan, Monica Vandervoort, Jessica Maxsween, Kelly Moffett, Jessica Stinnett, Back Row: Alyssa Kassler, Heather Dehaan, Allison Lamb, Samantha Koncal, Kaarin Andersson, Brett Watkins WALSH TOWER 2 Front Row: Liz Alarcon, Joan BacuIi-Li, Stephanie Bauman, Siyu Jing, Melanie Schelsinger, Nicole Cacal, Second Row: Kimberly OlLeary, Zeyun Wang, Amy Fiorito, Dominika Tatka, Jennifer Tantillo, Chrissoula Mihelakis, Jessica Johns, Natalie Kraft, Back Row: Irene Daboin, Rachel Harvey, Kristin Boe, Elizabeth Varnum, Amber Enns, Victoria Santos-Buch, Leila Siddique, Lindsay Brown, Nadia Zebouni, Christa Belgrave, Elizabeth Batchelor WALSH TOWER1O Front Row: Laura Selvey Jennifer Dowd Kelly Costello, Stephanie Volante, Katrina Duarte, Brittany Ramos, Second Row: Caitlin Knapp, Gretchen Knoelke, Randa Obid, Ericka Raschke, Stephanie Greene, Lindsey Stavola, Nicole Nutting, Back Row: Ji- Wah Ng, Hanqiu Chen, Emily Jun, Jennifer Corujo, Danielle Smith, Ashley Peterson, Grace Kimmel, Michelle Hempen, Lily Johnson-Ulrich, Mimi Savatic L----------------- L------J 617E W home 3?; Ma W3ney PHOTOS BY ANDY BRYANT AND MARIE LEIGHTON H IBIS STAFF w MAHONEY1 Front Row: Sarah Gentsch. Matt Povolny, Marc Lanzar, Jerard Roggio, Erica Gooden 02m, Back Row: Eddie Fishman, Lynn Donini, Caitlin Herman, Amelia Ellison, Stewart Knight, Steven Sloan, Stephen Molfetta, Very Top: Alex Kavanaugh, Ryan McCormick. Evan Goldman. Parker Dahlgren. MAHONEY 3 Elizabeth Adiele, Yaticia Stewart, Erica Martin, Ciara Cannon, Kawanda Foster, Graham Purdy, Ryan Woodlee, James Ifeios, Scott Paul, Caleb Sonehouse, Patrick Blackie, Nick Echeagaray, Branden Schwarty, David Dabalos, Joseph Nicolas, Lee Chambers, Santiago Rodriguez, Harriet Kendall, Shatel Francis, James Juliano, Jessica Cruy, Jamal Jones, Dorothy Cockroft. MAHONEY 2 Front Row: Juanna Guevara, Ashton Chanana, Lucy Lam, Leah Bradley, Kristin Gillig, Christa Ruggiero, Nicole Schade, Angela Bonavita, Patrick O'Keefe mm, Second Row: Gabe Habash, Yu- Yoan Hwang, Melvin La, Bao-Chan Do, David Marcus, Richard Dorsey, Back Row: Chris Ramlakan, Sean McDowell, Victor Fallon, Terrance Phillips, Jason Espinosa, Geaff Sholler, Alex Rafuls, Shawn Khurana. MAHONEY 4 Front Row: Neil Singh, Nisha Kalidas, Alex Sterman, Jamie Ostroff, Jayssen Labossiere tRAL Kristian Richards, Anne Gilot, Shilpa Vaswani, Back Row: Badal Shah, Brittany Stutzman, Lina Ceron, Steven Carlssa, Manny Melo, Kevin Dayton, Josh Jeffreys, Dan Chatlos, Alex Rodriguez. MAHONEY 6 Row: Chris Rackliffe, Brent Martin. Josh Fu, Jeffrey Concelio, Camel! Brame, Erik Anderson. Front Row: Becky Fox, Grace Warrington, Christina Singh, Jessie Opolen, Kelly Carrico, Alaina McCoy, Back MAHONEY 5 Front Row: Nkoyo Ntekim, Brittany Patterson. Krys E Foster, Zainab Ali, Second Row: Sammiejo Fat. Julie Powers, Jessica Ulrich, Casey Goodman, Rachel Smith, Silvana Pinto, Back Row: Matt Poling, Elliott Keefe, Mike Gullo, Paul Rabut, Marc Jean, Claudy Joseph, Zander Kean, Austin Gilbert. MAHONEY 7 Front Row: Craig Posey, Mike Larkin, Mikhale Hibbert, Second Row: Tara Thomas, Brittany Bumbaum, Nicole Padula. Edith Turnipseed, -Alyssa Banker Christie Sundberg, Hannah Holdren, Erin O'Connor, Back Row: Omari Bunwm. Woody Taves. Seth Price, Reed Nicol, Kate Mullin, Jakecia Jameson. MAHONEY Mahoney was the hnal hall converted to a Residential College in 1988. When the original building was completed in 1958, Mahoney was an all-ments residence hall, dedicated to Daniel J. Mahoney, the late publisher of The Miami News and Chairman of the Board ofTrustees. During the 1960s, it joined Pearson as an allnwoments dorm, connected by a cafeteria and meeting hall. Early in the 19703, it was Changed to the co-ed facility it is today. 19$ Mk PPNgE 2 PHOTOS BY ANDY BRYANT N IBIS STAFF PEARSON 1 PEARSON 2 Front Row: Cynthia Fleischmann, Nicole Marko, Sterling Watford, Stephanie Sandhu, Morgan Front Row: Brooke Bortell Diamond Budansingh Ekta Nagar Pavithra Fourgeau-Ciers, Second Row: Jared Smith, Anndres Nunez, Shavon Whitehead, Kathryn Raj Genevieve Carvil Meglan Stachara Nick Morgn Kris Burriage Coob Michael, Jessamyn Nazario, Luigi Pagliara, Susana Perez, Koi K James, Austin Webbert, Back McIJQeynolds Second'Row: Kimona LanerencevAm$nda Modestil ,Back Row: Abdoulaye MBengue, Anton Luckhoff, Benjamin Schuster, Casey Vest, Carl Mbao, Juan- Row: Richara Randall, Khaleedah Johnson, Edgar Yepes, Vikalp fbatel, Janak Carlos Vlllegas, Rodolfo Lewy Gopal, Miles Strebech, Kevin Kadakia, Robert Weber-Velez PEARSON 3 Front Row: Alex DeSmidt, Erica Castellano, Priscilla Sabates, Back Row: Sagar Patel, David Goldberg, Lucas Ramcharran, Stephanie Ragland, Anjoly Ibrahim, Chelsea Werner, Julien Jean-Francois, Paul Tiffen, Jamie Stephenson, Akshay Goyal, Aviraj Saund, Irvin Cannaday, Meerali Patel, Claude Lamy PEARSON 7 Front Row: Krysia Lago, Courtney Corbeille, Adriana Paneque, Cara Heisler, Sydney Tunrball, Stefanie Spitalnick, Anthony Wojtkowiak, Alex Toews, Second Row: Kathryn Maher, Claire Phillips, Melissa Gienger, Jenna DeFrancesco, Bryant Bowman, Brittney Majors, Carolina Ejendal, Bianca Eichkom, Kai Thompson, Back Row: Dustin Broussard, Justin McClintock, Andrew Gotschall, Gavin Wu, Tristian Hannah, Anup Hosamani, Harshil Boghara. Chaitanya Vadlamudi, Yash Avashia, Maria Anderrson, Ryan Mason, Matthew Bower, Kartik Telukuntla PEARSON PEARSON 6 Front Row: Mariana Monge, Sophie Khokhawalla, Jenny Gajera, Carlos Rodriguez, Gregory Dickens, Joseph Dubery, Second Row: Sharifa Gayle, Massaro Janes, Jeffrey Basada, Arthur Brodsky, Daniel Farkas, Third Row: Ying Wai Au Yeung PEARSON 4 Front Row: Sydney Feldman, Alicia Abalo, Lauren Hom, Kelley Rafferty, Katherine Darois, Robin Garcia, Adela Ghadimi, Richard Russell, Jeff Noll, Second Row: Kristen Avvento, Megan Moran, Brandon Becker, Steven Cavanah, Andrew Willert, Matthew Castillo, Michael Obermaier, Michael Orr, John Jenista, Derrick Walker, Zachary Wildemore, Daniel Egnor, Stephen Carlisle, Tim McNaught, Third Row: Abby Nills, Ross Kumasaki, Anthony Nalepa, Hien Tran, Emily Wingrove, Sarah Medland, Christina Crocco, Ryann Labreche, Diedre Novotny, Lizzie Torres, Annika Saarnak, Nicola Saner, Louise Parry, Heather McKay, Meghan Tucker, Ari Nagar, Aaron Cavinder, Alberto michia Perez, Douglas Dodson, Fourth Row: Joey Terdoslavich, David DJ. Swatscheno, Ryan Perry, Stephanie Parrish, Matt Jones, Tiffany Petzold, Back Row: Cameron Mare. PEARSON 5 Front Row: Thierry Djemmo, Ashley Dukes, Matthew Phillips, James Wesman, Rickey Pierre, Anthony Fernandez, Markus Spurlock, Second Row: Janice Dias, Helen Baldock, Ratcha Erpaiboon, Meaghan Pelletier, Third Row: Alex Masud, Samantha Thoorgard, Annette Medina, Sarah Shear Devon Gangi, Justin Collymore, Christian Thomas, Lila Arnaud, Markeem Middleton, Ryan Amundsen, Back Row: Samantha Thoorgard, Brittany Coldwell, Ester Rus Perez, Jonathan Frankhn, Christopher Moore, Christopher Slivka, John Schliro SSE tEASY at PHOTOS BY KELLY ASHER H IBIS STAFF E TEAKIIN EATON 4 Front Row: Elsabet Marsie-Hazen, Shaye Sumner, Marci, Shayna Bluementhal, Brittany Dekine, Richelle Polk, Shiffat Hossain, Christy Noad, Second Row: Misbah Farid, Abraham Akinin, Alexandra Sabater, Rachel Libby, Kimberly Hamilton, Lauren Francis, Third Row: David Krevat, Jasmine Baranpourian, Jason Drabman, Jeffrey Yee, Sandra Jacques, Justin Srivastava, Eric Basson, Heidi Bryant, Nawja Sharpe, Roselande, Marcellon, Back Row: Jesus Gil, Darlene Sainvil, Konstantine Dietrich, Hunter, Umphrey, Jason Bahner, Christopher Schoen, Scott Rudolph, Simon Yang EATON 3 Front Row: Alex Kramer. Justine Bello, Nicole Hamm, Isabel Coronado, Second Row: Ryan Murray, Alex McLemore, Steven Roberts, Corey Erb. Back Row: Patrick Almas, Andrew Reich, Tim Novak EATON EATONZ CENTRALAND NORTH Front Row: Naomi Ross, Brian Lemmerman, Jessica Glamp. RAa: Stephanie Bigby and Rishika De, Second Row: Patrick Bethell, David Flax, Svenja Johannsen, Monica Maher, Casey Scott, Third Row: Michelle Solove, Guiseppe Pancari, Kieran Smith, Alisha Huff, Shaun Brown, Fourth Row: Alex Sloan, Carol Perry, Karen Kajder, Aurelia Karkason, Patrick Edmond, Ahmani DoDoo, Katrina Anarumo, Jim Hartpence, Back Row: Mike DeSanti, Justin Luck, Tony Golino, Andrew Aidman, Mike Gillilan, Michael OBrien, Greg Linch EATONZ SOUTH Front Row: CJ Williams, Ariel Limor, Second Row: India Mansour, Satcey Weitz, Chris Gallo, Naiomi Ross, Third Row: Josanne Moonsie- Sawh, Chris Davis, Fourth Row: Ashley Peacock, Kelly McAleney, Fallon Sheppard, Billy Gerdts, Kendra Zdravkovic, Laura Lopez, Paige Borden, Back Row: Allison Ring, Thomas Fugard, Ricky Roesler, Justin Boyd, Mike Gallagher, Ramiro Rodriguez, Stephen Manley. SSE STORY BY RACHEL DEHAYES ll IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY MARIE LEIGHTON AND KELLY ASHER N IBIS STAFF fter dutifully fulfilling their two-year, rite- of-passage dorm stay, juniors Jenna Falcone, Katie Collins, Sara Sciambi and Jessica Rausch were thrilled to make the move to the University Village. Collins explains the University Village is the best of both worlds: it is located close enough to campus to feel involved, but spacious enough to feel like a home. Entering their apartment, a sense of Zen fills the living room, as the glow of candles and the scent of fresh flowers set the mood. Moving through the apartment, there is a certain cohesive element: natural beauty. When it comes to decorating, each girl contributes her own touches. llEach month we add something new, so if you come back next year it will look better than it does now, Falcone joked. The girls recently updated the standard couches with forest green fabric covers to match the prominent tropical artwork that hangs on the walls. Sciambi and Falcone mirror each other in their beach-inspired rooms with the use of soft, simple colors, While Rausch and Collins parallel With their deep, printed greens and earthy decoration. Even down to the black and White photograph of the roommates on their dining room table, it is clear the apartment Wholly reflects their friendship With each other. We call ourselves a family Falcone explained. llWe even wanted to get a big family portrait for the wall, Collins added. They open the giant scrapbook that sits on the coffee table to display pictures of adventures together since their first year as roommates. Though all the girls equally share the upkeep of the apartment, they also agree that Sciambi is the mother of the family, as the sign hanging in the foyer says it all: Take Your Shoes Off, Or Else Sara Will Do It For You. Because each girl is involved in separate activities, they achieve a balance of individuality and unity that is unique among most roommates. Still, from daily morning coffee to family dinners and game nights, the girls make their University Village apartment a true home.- GATHERING JPLACE Matt Rosenberg, carly a UNIVERSITY VILLAGE COURTYARD A central courtyard in 4 ; each building provides N an open area for E students Luis Gendron : and David Drake. uguu; :- u I II: III 9' I Ivlflllylfi IIIIII IIIIIIIIIlllhlllllllllllllllll Iflfll U llllllmllll ' IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII DECORATING SENSE With their very own personal haven, students are free to decorate as they please A STEP UP Despite some initial problems, most W Without conflicting with a roommates sense of style. students feel the UV apartments are a step up from x1 the older dorms on campus. WW? 3??? AP STORY BY MARY ELIZABETH BARRON H IBIS STAFF tudents looking to fmd greater independence, without losing the convenience of living on-campus, flock to UM's apartment area. Unlike the amenities of living in the Residential Colleges, the Apartment Area offers the advantage of more spacious living. ttLiving here gives me a special place to kick back and prop up my feet, a place that was lacking in the dorms, junior Elizabeth Powell said. She said she enjoys living in Smith House because of the extra space it provides. A student living in the apartment area has separate spaces for work, play, and sleep. The four-person apartments have a kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom and two bedrooms, While the six-person apartments also include a large pantry, study room and extra bedroom. These residences are highly coveted and difficult to reserve without upperclassmen standing. However, the Apartment Area is not Without its disadvantages. ttYou never know When you are going to fmd a big bug crawling around or the next time something will break, junior Tara Winston said. From fmding a thick layer of black dirt and debris covering every surface from the floors to the refrigerator on move-in day, to a stove flre, mold in the air-conditioning units, broken doors, and jammed knobs to a sink that caused water to flood the kitchen, students have experienced it all. From its dilapidated appearance and condemnation of several units in two of the buildings, to a severe ant and roach problem, the Apartment Area still falls short of the living conditions many of UMts students have grown to expect. PHOTO BY NICK HARBAUGH ht IBIS STAFF , ' HANGOUT SPOT Chelsea Sims, Evan McGrath and Ben Bluestein harig out in their spacious living room, a perk not avail ' the residential colleges. APARTMENT AREA AtAAAAAAAAAAAe e4 W. A A AAAAAAAAAI' PHOTO BY JEN SHOOK H IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY NICK HARBAUGH H IBIS STAFF PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER ht IBIS STAFF MY LIFE Apartment area residents Marissa OUTSIDE OFFICE Residents Nick Albury tabovei DOUBLE LOFTS It may be cramped, but the Gutherz and Emma Cason-Pratt play the board and Tera Dolan tbelowi enjoy the wireless access apartment area is home to many. game, ttLifeK in their living room. from their balcony? PHOTO BY NICK HARBAUGH H IBIS ST FF MOVINt ON UP The apartment airea may not look hke much, but, With a kitchen. its a step up item the other dorms. 69E HISTORY ON CAMPUS HOUSING STORY BY CAITLIN TROWBRIDGE rr IBIS STAFF espite the mysterious dishes served at Chartwells, the inconvenience of parking by the Wellness Center and the less than sanitary bathroom conditions, for freshmen,1iving on campus at UM is the pinnacle of ones freshman year. Its what freshman Teddi Thosath calls the equivalent of my first taste of freedom-I have no parents, I come and go as I please, I stay up as late as I want...itIs amazing! Yet long before the freedom of residential colleges, even before UM no longer charged outrageous fees for the use of its washing machines, UM was home to separate male and female dormitories, married housing, strict curfews and c10thing1ines....yes, clothes lines. In 1964, as a freshman living in Mahoney Residential College, former student Marcia Meskiel- Macy recalls that in addition to no air-conditioning, the dorms were extremely strict. We were not allowed to go off the floor with our hair in curlers, she said. uWe werenit allowed on ,LOUNGING ABOUT Students congregate in the lounge of an aII-male dormitory in the days before co-ed lifestyles. the main floor in robes or slippers until after 10 pm. We had a weekday curfew of 9 pm. and a weekend curfew of 11 pm. The only good thing about that was that if you had a lousy date at least you got to go home early! Meskiel-Macy also noted that in 1967 UM had both on-carnpus and off-carnpus married housing. On-campus housing was located where the Wellness Center currently stands and off-campus housing was east of campus across US-l. iIOff-campus married housing was quite a bit better than on-campus married housing, Meskie1- Macy said. Laughing, she mentioned that in order to watch TV in their apartment my husband and I had to wrap rabbit's ears in tin foil around the TVs antennas to get any kind of reception at all. While housing at UM now includes free HBO and girls and guys alike wear their pajamas around campus 24-7, the history of on-campus housing has shaped and transformed UM into the prestigious institution it is today, sans the clothes lines. HISTORY OF ON CAMPUS HOUSING DIRTY WORK Yes, students uback in the day st111had to wash their own MARRIED LIFE Married students had their own housing on campus dishes, Clean their rooms, study and write papers. complete With clotheslines, washing machines and playgrounds. marcia tburpee me former student, T? A LAKE VIEW Eaton Hall, as it was called before being converted into a residential college, was an all-women hall until the early 1970s Mk BEE 362 A iami is both famous and notorious for many things. The trafflc and tempered drivers is dennitely one example of the latter. The plethora of drivers combined with COMMUTER the llrapid western expansion that seems to have happened STATS overnight, as junior Carri Gomez said, results in long journeys and tardiness for off-campus commuter students. THESE ARE SOME Gomez said she doesn't really have to drive anything crazy, distance-Wise to get to UM. It's only 12 minutes away without trafflc, but that's only at like 2am! Having to drive during rush hours, her classes happened to conveniently be during these times, meant that the 12 minute journey took 45 minutes instead. THESE ARE SOME ?omezls car has become a moving locker, as she described it. STATS ABOUT . .As far as my backseat 1s concerned, 1t renounced all backseat C O MMUTER S pr1v1leges, and has become my personal locker for 2 years now, she said. Books, clothes, shoes, and pretty much anything else you could think of have taken up permanent residence in my car. Her car has become her pseudo-dorm room. Extra changes of clothes are tossed in for that spontaneous party night, dinner STATS ABOUT COMMUTERS THESE ARE SOME STATS ABOUT or just a change of Clothes as a necessity for something spilled or COMMUTERS to account for the temperamental weather here in sunny Miami. The alternative, since she lives off campus, trekking all the way home and taking an extra hour for What otherwise could have V been a flve minute change. The conclusion, driving home is not happening. I just throw the clothes in the backseat, Gomez said. PASSENGER SEAT Donlt bother calling shot-gun. Books and binders have taken over. r 40131:: CIHVIPUS$27,HOUSIIXIGr :':' 2 STORY BY MICHAELA GAFFLEY H IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHARON H IBIS STAFF Books, clothes, shoes, and pretty much an thing else 011 cou d think of gave takgn up permanent re51dence 1n my car. carri gomez Jumor PSEUDO-DORM Junior Carri Gomez has trans- formed her car into a dorm room of sorts. BOOK AND HEELS Whether heading to class or the Grove, Gomez is always prepared. MORAL SUPPORT Sophomore Kasey ' Cantwell holds up a sign in support of the Apartment Area. STORY BY TAEKETRA HAYNESlt IBIS STAFF PHOTOS BY MARISSA GUTHERZ H IBIS STAFF ontinuing a 23-year legacy of tradition, SportsFest 2008 was a highly anticipated event. In addition to the newest competitor, the University Village, students from every Residential College as well as the Apartment Area came together for a weekend of fun and sports. Its the biggest Residential College event of the year and its the only time you will ever see over 1,000 people staying on Campus at 11:00 pm. on a Friday night to play sports? Resident Coordinator Leyla Al-Mansoori said. Indeed, SportsFest participants often dedicate their weekends to competitions that range from darts and bocce ball, to soccer and swimming. However, it is not only about winning for some ' . ' individuals. CRANK DAT 581010? Tyrone Tim Ekhlassi is a senior and siX-year Hecht . . Byrd dances to 5911113 champion of SportsFest. Ilve always been pretty HIT EMt Freshman Christina Farmer, represents Pearson Boy before the Winners of competitive 30 participating in SportsFest gives during a home run derby contest. Sportsfest are announced. , me a reason to get out there and play, he said. 11The thing that makes SportsFest worthwhile, however, is the sense of community. It is a chance for individuals from all areas of campus to come together and get to know one another. Perhaps the most highly anticipated addition to the SportsFest community of competition was the immergence of the University Village teams. With only four teams representing their community, it seemed improbable that the University Village could pull off a victory. However, they beat the odds and managed to win second place overall and knock Stanford Residential College into third place. We all knew what we were there to do, and that was to win, junior Jack Ingber, a UV resident, said. The sense of teamwork is, according to Al- Mansoori, developed when people first arrive in August. So whether your playing for a Victory or just for a sense of community, SportsFest is a tradition that will always be a symbol of unity at UM. GIRL POWER Stanford Residential Colleges Comsmopoli-TENS celebrated as they won first place over all for the women's team. SPORTSFEST ; , C 5 s the biggest Residential - event of the year and only time you will ev . ver 1,000 people 8 , i n Campus at 11:00 Friday night to play leyla al-mansoori reSIdent coordmator FLOOR PRIDE Residents of Stanford's Rosbourgh Tower created a flag to carry from event to event to help Cheer for their team. HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF Residents of Hecht Residential College hold up the Sportsfest trophy, this marks their seventh victory. IN THE FRAMES Nicki Edelman and Alexander Hamilton exhibit their super school spitit in their class photograph. YEARS OF TRADITION W a timeline ofour schooFs history 1916 William Jennings Bryan conceives idea of creating a Pan-American Universitf in Miami UNDERCLASSMEN 1926 April 8, 1925 February 4, 1926 Merrick Building University receives ' cornerstone was first 1a1d Charter Mauricio Abascal Alexandra Abergel Joao Abree Loulwa Achkar Simore Afamefuna Valentina Agosti Mitchell Albury Christine Alfaro Dalal Alkudari Phillip Allen Jose Almaguer Patrick Almas Amanda Alonso Ethan Alpem Veronica Alvarez Paloma Alvarez-Perez Beula Amador Sophia Amberson Chavanshn' Anadavardhana Mariel Anastasio Joseph Anderson Seiji Anderson Melissa Andreu Timothy Antczak Amanda Archer Eric Arencibia Clayton Armstrong Denise Arredondo Frances Arthur Deveon Ash Alexandra Ashmore Emso Auguste Jennifer Augustin Ryan Baebler Dillon Baete Caridad Baez-Rios Alexander Bailey Christopher Bailey Steven Balch Lazara Ballester Alyse Bankemper Kaley Barbera LN O u 1926 1926 1926 October 15, 1926 Classes begin in the Anastasia Bowman Foster Ashe First student registers Building, also known as the appointed flrst president 11cardboard college1 Evan Barkoff Fabiana Barnabe Megan Barnes Ross Bamicle David Bartoletti Laura Basulto Kristen Bean Anais Beddard Megan Behm Andrea Bejarano Ashleigh Bell Megan Bennett Emmanuel Berch- mans Jessica Berdan Simone Berger Michael Berliner Isabelle Beulaygue Julie Blechman Mah Blessing Jonathan Blumberg Michael Bonassar Michael Bookman Ted Boon Diosan Borrego Nicole Borrego Christopher Bosma Jacqueline Boss Mouriel Boucher Paul Boynton Carnell Brame Jr. Simone Branch Jeffrey Brody Stuart Bromfield David Brookes Caren Brooks Jasmine Brooks Laura Brown Simone Bruderer Andrew Bryant Stephen Buckley Justin Budde Daniel Bull UNDERCLASSMEN 1926 First UM newspaper, 1926 Honor society, The University News, that would PUthhEd First football team plays the University of w later become Havana Eubay ends year undefeated Iron Aggie? Matthew Bunch Sabrina Bunch Kelly Burns Derek Busto Erin Butherus Allison Butler Paige Butler Samuel Butler Cristina Caballero Oscar Cabrera Michael Calamaras Alexandra Caldwell Bethely Cameron Empriss Campbell Michael Campbell Jose Campos Gabriel Cano Josh Cantor Kyle Capasso Feeta Caphart Carlos Cardenas Michael Cardozo Melissa Caride Lisa Cariello Tracy Carter Daniel Casamayor Maria Casas Raul Caso Raul Castellanos Dominic Castillejo Daniel Castillo Roberto Castillo Roque Cespedes Zachary Chan Jenna Chandler Anushka Chang Tiffany Chang Nastacia Chavannes Phillip Chong Jacqueline Churgin Francis Ciaramella Jesse Cirillo DJ Ox 0 WW 4x9 1926:: 1927 1927 0 School of Music foundec? by Bertha Foster-M Kg First class graduates First Ibis yearbook published Christin Clay Holly Clayton Monique Coartenay Kevin Coleman Kathleen Collins Brittany Conyers Emily Cook Andrew Costa Amanda Costales Kelly Costello Villie Coston Nicholas Cote Michael Crawford Vintayna Crawford Marta Cuervo Alyssa Cundari Marie Cushmore Jonathan D'Ambra Irene Dabion Hammler Daniel Katrina Daurte James Davidson Philip Davidson Jeffrey Davila Asia Davis Cordaro Davis Philip Davis Tia Dawkins-Hendricks Nicholas Deaz Tad Debarros James Deiotte Jr. Vincent Dejesus Cristina Del Toro Victoria Delgado Elizabeth Deltaan Jennifer Deltoro Carissa Demello Nicholas Demeo Thomas Dempsey James Denney Samantha Despirito Jeffrey Detloff UNDERCLASSMEN 1928 1929 School of Law officially School of created 9 Education and Business Administration formed 1927 John Llewellyn Skinner begins first program in architecture Rachel Dettayes Quinn Devlin Conner Devoe Tanner Devries Alexa Diambois Michael Diaz Rosa Diaz Kirsten Difranzo Justin D111 Lisa Dillinger Melanie Dipietro Heath Dixon Racquel Dixon Emma Dobson Chinel Docosse Alexandra Dominguez Hayley Donaldson Mathew Dones Kelly Donnelly Stephen Dorfner Kellen Dorsch Anthony Dorsey Colleen Dourney Kate Drescher Lucas Druskin Candiss Ducksworth Caitlin Dudevior Travis Dunn Erin Durbin Joseph Dussling Jessica Eberbach Slishua Echols Nicki Edelman Michael Eder Patrick Edmond Michael Eisenstein Carolina Ejendal Bianca Elchkom Lisa Emerling Amber Enns Shayla Enright Jordan Eramo ILS rs W ??$sz 3' E ,myk swevwwif 9 . L Mi: flag 9 ?fhk'rW N , 19 1929 19 9 1929 . n u - 523,3 $119kaw 2 First lssue of Mmm: Stock market craswgggS-rceQJ Law School fll'St Hurricane newspaper students to go door to ?ioor for graduating class donations to keep UM open Andres Escobar Elizabeth Estrada Courtney Ewert Jenna Falcone Rob Faulstich Eric Feibusch Jaime Feit Anthony Fernandez Joseph Fernandez Ricardo Fernandez Alexa Ferra Daniel Ferrell Rafael Ferrer Osmel Figueredo Garrett Fine Kelly Fitzpatrick Ashley Flaifel Carole Fonseca Alexandra Ford Norma Ford Krys Foster Morgan Fourgeau-Ciers Ian Frageorgia Dianna Francisco Ryan Franklin Shari Franklin Lisandro Franky Andrew Freeman www www.wn. ,x' Monika Freiser Matthew Friedmann William Frohbose Josh Pu Mat Fucci Thomas Fugard Jessica Full Brett Fuller Gabriela Gadia Michaela Gaffley Bradley Gage Maxwell Gainey Ramon Gahana Robert Gallagher 1929 First dean of School of Education, Henry S. West UNDERCLASSMEN szmfxfmefXIXJWVKf x A LA 'VXI'XIV'MAAAV-fova'KfvkW! f LJK AJXJXJVXIWUWJKJWVGAJMWW kfxfk.IXfkf'xfafNJNJT,fX,Afxr Evan Gallo Gabriela Garcia Giselle Garcia Brittany Gard Abigail Gamer Julianna Gaul Errol Geberin Jeffrey Gencarelli Melissa Gerber Eric Geron Cassandra Glenn Patricia Mamie Gluck David Goldberg Rachael Goldberg Ross Goldberg Caroline Gomez Jose Gonzales Laura Gonzalez Samantha Gonzalez Erica Gooder Andrew Gotschall Ross Gottlieb Leila Grass Nicholas Graveley Joshua Gray David Green Krystal Green Stephanie Greene Brandon Gross Garrett Grossberg Michelle Guardia Jacob Guendelsbergen Lorell Guerrevo Sam Guffey Oscar Guzman William Hagen Ann Hake Rachel Hall Alexander Hamilton Andrew Hammer John Hanan Kyle Harke ELE a +1930 g , ' w j 1931 ; :1932 y r ,Studentsyled a library ' , ,; 5 ' V - FirsteftiHII-flegdgecf; L University Elespetition drive for books: f ' -. ' ' . homecaming ce7 1ebration for bankruptcy; faculty - ' ' - t ; ' salaries cutby 60 percent Sean Hasson Sara Hawatmeh Scott Hawley Russell Haws Andrew Hayes Christopher Hayes Elizabeth Hayes Taeketra Haynes Madison Head Elle Hebel Melissa Hebra Claire Heckerman Damon Helms I'Shawnna Tene Henderson Carmel Henry Tamika Henry Ian Hest Lionel Higgins Kimberly Ho Julian Hoffman Marshall Holland Donia Hopkins Philip Hopkins Alejandro Homandez Jeneta Hot Jacqueline Hutchins Jennifer Hwang Anj 01y Ibrahim Amber Ikeman Julian Iorgulescu Christine Ira Jeremiah Irving Nicole Israel Stefania Ivan Michele Izaguirre Brady Jacob Aaron Jacobson Amin Jamal Nisha Jani Charles Jehle Eric Jenks Annika Jensen UNDERCLASSMEN 1932 1932 Land OnElliotKey danated Library grews to man? than Marching band created 1 University;p1ansmadef0r . ,7 ,500 valumes ' . k . research laboratory i 1 Lisa Jimemez Zachary Jobin Cole Johnson Lily Johnson-Ulrich Brittanie Jones Crystal Jones Kelly Jones Oliver Jordan Anna Juncadella Karen Kajder Kristine Kaminskas Mehmet Karamanci Stephanie Karapetian Forde Karel Kelsey Karp John Karpis Nicholas Kass Hillina Kassahun Scott Kaster Vlad Kaykov Caitlain Kelley Kyle Kelley Victoria Kichler Christopher Kilter- man Grace Kimmel Hannah King Jenna King Steven King Lance Kiss Jr Michelle Kling Kimberly Klocek Sam Knecht Bianca Knox Sangeeta Kocharekar Hylan Kornfeld Linda Koshy Alexander Kramer Danielle Kramer Michael Krell David Kresta Karunya Krishnan Jeremy Kruger 91$ Wk ee . ' ; , ; , P499 1934 L 1934 1935 ,9 ,4 4PmpOsed name change Classesin marine Zoology 4 ' ; A - University of Miami 4 4 from University of j 9 - -, arethe firstclasses tower be 4 9 9 9 L - Stadium opens 4 43m t0 Pan American , 4 photographed underwater; ' ' ' .. 4 , - 9 9UniVersity j 4 images are Shown nationwide Heather Lacey Tamika Lacy Jeremy Ladson Eduardo Lam Valentina Lamas Allison Lamb Joanna Lamb Santiago Lattanzio Brian Law Lelan Ledoux Brian Lee Matthew Lee Jesse Leeds Margarita Leira Phillip Lentz Paola Leoni Amy Levine Samantha Levine Seth Levy Alexandria Lewis Andrea Linares Greg Linch Daniel Lind Madison Lindauer Marcos Locatelli Erin Lockwood Marc Logan Lawrence Lopez Allison Lorence Whitney Lovett Natalie Lowis Ming Lu Adam Lynch Samantha Lynn Richard Lyons Arielle Lyster Bianca Maceo Riddhi Machchhar Jessica Macias Jonathan Macias Tarik Madni Lisa Magedler UNDERCLASSMEN was 193511939 3 Athleuc department Male dorrmtones open in' , ' Students raise mere than 9. French Village homes 93 , $1 000 to paint the Anastasi 1 ' 1 Building and prgceed 1:0 1, cottonmoum moccasm paim 1t themselves 1' Sridevi Maharas Ashley Makulowich Christopher Malorey Rachael Maltese Stefan Mann Nathalie Marcos Cameron Mare Jorlyann Marinas Dag Markhus Brent Martin Daniela Martines Saily Martinez Sarah Martinez Daniele Maselli Caitlin Masline Marissa Masteino Esther Mathum Kristen Mattioli Philipp Maurer Caroline Mauriello James Mazzulla Carl Mbao Emily McCollum Alaina McCoy Colin McDaniels Matthew McElroy Brittany McFadden Aleah McGehee Paige McNeal Lissette Mediavilla Annette Medina Claudia Medina Nancy Melnyk Andrew Mendola Belinda Merkelis Sara Michalski Markeem Middleton Elizabeth Midney Amanda Miesnieks Brittany Miller Morgan Miller Jason Mills ALE New Rodney Burdine Orange Bowl Stadium L I built for $300,000 Anthony Minerva Susan Mirkin Marina Mityul Raul Moas Kendra M011 Scott Monat Stephanie Moncada Alexander Monsef Vincent Montall Garrett Moore Elizabeth Morales Joaquin Moreyra William Morrison Adam Moskowitz Tiara Mosley Deboran Moss Jonathan Moss Matthew Mudou Jennifer Mullins Angela Murfin Derek Murphy Paul Murray Alexander Nabhan Justina Naityte Christine Nanan Sonya Nanda Annette Navarro Christopher Nelson Danielle Neuman Piotr Neumann Cedric Nickles Mikhalina Novikava Megan Novinger Nkoyo Ntekim Nathalie Nunez Jacqueline O'Donnell James O'Neill Mark Oates Pranay Oberoi Randa Obid Rafal Ogrodnik Stephanie Ohlms UNDERCLASSMEN r forts, all re cancelled Rhea Olegario Brittany Oleno Jennifer Olesiewicz Adenikinju Omosalewa Daniella Orihuela Azael Ortega Merly Ovares Katherine Palme Nicole Pamani Thomas Pangia Savvas Pantelides Sarah Pantuso Christine Pao Joseph Paquette Daniel Parra Swapnil Patel Vikalp Patel Laura Patricelli Megan Pearl Stephanie Pedre Michelle-Marie Pena Benjamin Penn Manuel Perez Dela Mesa Ernesto Perez Ghysselle Perez Kassandra Perez Melissa Perez Jennifer Pemas Brad Perry Carol Perry Brian Peters Jacqueline Petro Kenden Pettit Amy Pflaumer Daniel Pichardo Brandon Pickett Blake Picolo Rickey Pierre 11 Nicole Pitcavage Ilyssa Plantada Daniel Polleck Nathan Poon 6LS Jonathan Pope Jessica Portalatin Romy Portuondo Romy Portuondo Remier Elizabeth Poti Jacob Powell Zachery Powell Mangai Prabakar Kenneth Prada Emma Cason-Pratt Amanda Price Thomas Prieto Sara Pullen Daniel Quintara Jorge Quinterro Laura Quirola James Quiulam Paul Rabut Christopher Rackliffe Francesca Raffa Jacqueline Raful Alexander Rafuls Stephanie Ragland Alycia Rajendran Christopher Ramirez Luis Rams Chris Ranier Erika Raschke Andres Redondo Matthew Reed Kimerly Reichel Andrene Reid Meredith Reilly Juno Rias Corey Richard Andrew Richardson Dawn Roach Laura Robertson Jaleesa Robinson Chirley Rodriguez Evelyn Rodriguez Lauren Roebuck-Donald UNDERCLASSMEN e freshmen, south cam m x m pus iS calligd Universi;y in the BoonddEks sold to Miami to build Rickenbacker causeway Alexander Roederer Gregory Roesch Chelsea Rogas Camila Roger Jerard Roggio Ashley Roj as Ezzard Rolle Severin Romanor Michelle Rosario Lindsay Rose Lewis Rosen Erika Ross Evan Ross Them Ross Jared Rubens Diana Rubin Cara Ruffo Nina Ruggiero Douglas Sabo Jennifer Safstorm Sam Saks Natalia Salazar Mahwish Saleem Faisal Salfiti Stephanie Santoro Sean Sappanos Christina Sava Milena Savatic Helen Schafer Kelly Schmitz Elissa Schneider Matthew Schooley Rachel Schrebman Ben Schuster Brandon Schwartz Julia Schwartz Alison Schwarz Shoronda Scott Katy Seabaugh Shari Seidman Kristen Selema Peter Self 18$ a 3 TOOTH B '1d d L11 111ch Kathryn Sellers Laura Selvey Stacy Sendler Julia Servera Talia Service Stephen Seto Ashish Shah Samantha Shechtman Michael Sheffield Walter Shellabarger Christine Shepard Marc Sherwin Dominique Shiekman Peter Siegmann Andrea Silua Steven Silver Francisco Siman Shawn Singleton Nikita Sipin Claire Smith Eric Smith Patrick Smith Alicia Sneij Nabeel Sneij Natalie Solana Masa Solinc Joel Solomon Karen Somoano Lolita Sosa Gesisiane Souza Michael Spears James Spencer Stephanie Spy Megan Stachura Lindsey Stavola ths in the house; Richard Stehle Jonathan Steinman Amber Stephens Andrew Stephens Jamie Stephens Kaella Stephenson Wendy Stewart UNDERCLASSMEN Studgnt-mn magazirge, Undergradugate stxiwdent . ., , a'empo, created; based bodymeaches 10,000 Aim Mn Miles Strebeck Derek Stuckert Alexandra Suarez-Mondshein Jacqueline Sullivan W111 Swoffard Joseph Szyller Sabrina Taldone Erika Tapia Kathryn Taylor Leandro Teixeira Doris Thomas Michael Thomas Kimberly Thompson Kristin Tobierre Jordan Tomback Kristina Torres Robert Townes HI Brittany Tran Alexandra Treadgold Mohammed Uddin Christine Ugivizamo Jessica Ulrich Gilliam Valdes Andrew Valdis Xochitl Valle Monica Vandervoort Miles Varghese Miguel Vasallo Alexandra Vasquez Rachel Vaughn Stumpf Kevin Vecchione Monica Vega Madeline Velez Andrea Venkateson Alex Vila Kirby Vilker Stephanie Volante Sawlar Vu Stephanie Walden Lolisa Wallace Gabriel Walton Melissa Walton E82 1952 g r- ' The LoweArtMuseum Wthh glam:- MMMbMI' T g .V Tirrjifilfigiifaifgd , , ., ' ,. , , T V. Clhty, making it the first iine art ' Carapelka ' ' T 'T H . , T'u's-eu in South Honda Samuel Warren Dylan Wassell Jason Weintraub Danielle Weiss Ian Wells Danielle Wernikowski Kiara Wesley Jasmin White Shaughn Whittaker Tyler Wiederhold Tyler Wilchek Andrew Willert Celsus Williams Sukari Williams Murray Amy Wilson Max Winik Chelsea Woodworth Mary Woody Ashlee Wykoff Joseph Xu Ying Wai Yenng Marianna Yerak ' Frank Zadravecz Jr. Robert Zelaya Sean Zerillo leg PHQE 386 x y g 53 ' L L FirstBeaux-Agrtskf : Bowm ,n Foster H , erstiVa1,thenG lied , , Ashe dies the Clothesline Sale, : - , held at UM Magda Abdelfattah Health Science H Boca Raton, FL Armando Abreu Spots Administration H Miami, FL Abdullah Abulhasan Civil Engineering H Coral Gables, FL Carolina Acevedo Psychology H Caguas, PR Claudia Acosta Pscychology H Miami, FL Islamiyat Adebisi Biology H Miami , FL Leslie Afable Biology H North Miami Beach, FL Ahmed Ahmed Architecture H Miami, FL Nubia Albites Meteorology H Coral Gables, FL Jason Albrecht Journalism H Doral, FL Jonathon Aledda Pre-Physical Therapy H Doral, FL Courtney Allen Biology H Fort Pierce, FL Matias Almeida Architecture H Miami Beach, FL Walyce Almeida Journalism H Miami, FL Yuri Almeida Civil Engineering H Miami, FL Vanessa Alonso Broadcast Journalism H Miami, FL Gabriel Alonso-Mendoza International Finance gr Marketing H Miami, FL Mahmoud Altawil Biology H Miami, FL David Alvarez Video Film H Miami, FL Elisa Alvarez English H Coral Gables, FL Ryan Amundsen Electrical Engineering H Kentwood, MI Jessica Anaipakos Motion Pictures H Weston, FL Katrina Anarumo Media Writing and Production H Win- ter Haven, FL Valyncia Anderson Accounting H Coral Gables, FL Mahera Anjum Biology H Hollywood, FL Anna Anllo Mechanical Engineering H Miami, FL David Aouate Finance H Coral Gables, FL Janice Aportela Microbiology H Boca Raton, FL Delia Arevalo Journalism H Weston, FL Antonio Argiz Broadcast Journalism H Coral Gables, FL SENIORS Dr. Jay s W.- Pearson named , L UM foam llrplaced on , Womensresidence halL second president, after having NCAA pfobatiOn for L s L Eaton: Hall Opens served asboth a science s . s L three years n H L ' ' i s' i professor and administratOr. Lindsey Armstrong Finance H Maitland, FL Lila Arnaud Microbiology H Miami, FL Kelly Asher Visual Journalism H Miami, FL Jonathan Atwood Anthropology H Rochester, NH Kristen Avery Journalism H Rye, NY Albert Bade Instrumental Performance H Hialeah, FL Jason Bahner History H Marietta, GA Sarah Baird English H East Canton, OH Vinod Bajnath Legal Studies H Hollywood, FL Walter Baker Video Film H Winnetka, IL Baker Barnett Finance H Atlanta, GA Gabriella Barreto Architecture H Miami, FL Marka Barrow Marketing H Pebble Beach, FL Nicholas Barry Marketing H Manalapan, NJ Mia Bartoletti Business Administration H Clarks Green, PA Mark Barton Biology H Coral Gables, FL Ara Basmajian Political Science H Oyster Bay, NY Cladia Batista History H Miami, FL Ashley Battaglia Architecture H Mableton, GA Robert Bauer Political Science H Holbrook , NY Alicia Beets Marine Science H Chantilly, VA James Belschner Finance H Apopka, FL Maria Benitez Advertising 8: Marketing H Miami, FL Terri Benn Elementary Education H Homestead, FL Joana Bennett Business Management and Organization H Key Biscayne, FL Jacqueline Berenson Business Management and Organization H Miami Beach, FL Jacob Berger Political Science H Miami, FL Michael Berger 00 Biology H Orlando, FL Q Jean-Paul Bermudez Electrical Engineering H Miami, FL Yamiley Bernard Cepeda Architecture H Pembroke Pines, FL ,er : ' , re 1; : W f 1954 1956 1956 88 UM dEbat? team : Mary B. Merritt Panhellenic - , L First graduateg 0f ' top in country , Building constructed ' - Department of NUIsing Kristin Bialick Music Industry H Boulder, CO Edeline Bigas-Quinones Architecture H Trujillo Alto, PF Rebecca Birnbaum Political Relations H Livingston, NJ Kassandra Blain Psychology H Weston, FL Ronnie Blue Finance H Lithonia, GA Samuel Blurn Sports Administration H Tuscaloosa, AL Sabrina Bologni Education H Miami, FL Elsa Bolt Broadcast Journalism H Miami, FL Lauren Book Elementary Education H Plantation, FL Juan Botero Sierra Finance H Miami, FL Elizabeth Bowden English H Hialeah, FL Mike Boyd Psychology H Miami, FL Daniel Bradley Broadcast Journalism H Cypress, CA Brittany Brand Epidemiology 8z Public Health H Diamond Bar, CA Claudia Brea Political Science H Miramar, FL Benjamin Brislawn Broadcast Journalism H Easton, PA Arlond Brooks Accounting H Miami, FL Sean Brown Biomedical Engineering H Naples, FL Sherrie-Lee Brown Biology H Ocala, FL Elizabeth Bunnen Ecosystem Science and Policy H Bethesda, MD Dana Burck Theatre H Cincinnati, OH Mark Burgess Mechanical Engineering H Miami, FL Brett Burnbaum Media Management H New York, NY Jennifer Burrows Psychology H Gaffney, SC Erica Busch Political Science H Coral Gables, FL Jessica Calek Architecture H Riverside, IL Christian Cameron History H Miami, FL Jessica Cardenas Psychology H Miami Beach, FL Kathryn Carey Economics H Montclair, VA Timothy Carlisle Neuroscience H Holly Springs, NC SENIORS 1957 1958 : I - Honor program - , H Mahoneyand Pearson L graduation of 23, men L L H , L created L ' dormitories built f 1 , and three women Virazels Caroline English H Coral Gables, FL Blaise Carpenter Biology H Bloomington, IN Kim Carpico Ecosystem Science and Policy H Delray Beach, FL Cristina Carrasco Meteorology H Miami , FL Zureyka Carsi Studio Art H Miami, FL Gabriel Carson Music H Winter Park, FL Gabriel Cartagena Biology H Oviedo, FL Benj amin Carter Political Science H Nicholasville, KY Daniel Carvajal Business Management and Organization H Miami, FL Johnathan Castano Microbiology H Miami Lakes, FL Mark Castle Mechanical Engineering H Timon FallsNJ David Chaletzky Music Industry H Bethesda,MD Andres Chamorro Biology H Davie, FL Jude Chan Religion H Miami, FL Andreia Chares Elementary Education H Miami, FL Sarah Chase English H Maitland, FL Adam Chasey Marine Science 8! Biology Palmetto, FL Cynthia Chavez Pre-Forensics H Anchorage, AK Nicole Cheifetz Marketing H Manalapan, FL Lila Chertman Elementary Education H Miami Beach, FL Kayla Chin-Nuke Biology H Miami, FL Gloria Chow Microbiology H Lauderhill, FL Alison Cifrese International Finance 81 Marketing H Shillington, PA Jessica Clarke Psychology H Manasquan, NJ Arielle Clay Broadcast Journalism H Birmingham, AL Matthew Clemente Biomedical Engineering H Naples, FL Chandler Cleveland Business Management and Organization H Covington, LA W Taneille Clouden 0 Elementa Ed cation W u H Central Islip, NY Christina Cloxton Nursing HAustinEX Jacqueline Coleman Political Science H Miami, FL $19591; - +1959 I 1959 390 I , ' k Ten degggtmentsoffef Short-lived University College, L - First buildirigby UM; 7 L dogjtcrsil programs - L a-two-ye'ar programxreatad built on Jackson by President Pearson ' ' H campus Jacqueline Collazo Advertising H Miami, FL Angela Colomer English HMiami, FL Corinne Colon Advertising HTampa, FL Katarina Corco Psychology HPinecrest, FL Alexander Correa Economics H Miami, FL Elena Cortizas Microbiology H Hialeah, FL Jared Cory Economics H Delray Beach, FL Jorge Cotto Motion Pictures H Valrico, FL Jennifer Cox International Finance 8z Marketing H Coral Gables, FL Claire Crawford Mathmatics HSan Marine, CA Robert Critchlow Marketing H Rockport, TX Lee Cromwell Matmatics H Atlanta, GA Laura Crosby Information Technology Systems H Boca Raton, FL Grace Curley Marketing H New York, NY Nicholas D'Angiolillo Music Industry H Somerset, NJ Neal D'Avanzo Economics H Holmdel, NJ Ashlee Daigle Biomedical Engineering H Deerfield Beach, FL Samantha Daley Pre-Physical Therapy H Lake Worth, FL Leslie Darna Nursing H Miami Francesca Darquea Biology H Delray Beach, FL Ashley Davidson Journalism H Hummelstown, PA Matthew Davies Marine Science 8c Biology H Woodbury, NY Christian Davis Biology H Vero Beach, FL Letitia Davis Electrical Engineering H Plantation, FL Christina De Armas Political Science H Miami Amanda De La Madriz MarketingH Coral Gables, FL Michelina De La Maza Neuroscience H North Palm Beach, FL Ivette De Pool Continuing Studies H Miami, FL Rachel Deitsch Geological Sciences H Lexington, MA Brittany Dekine Psychology H Culver City, CA SENIORS ah students Trus Nicolle Del-Llano Psychology H Miami, FL Antonio Dell Aglio Music Industry H Miami, FL Jenna Denning Pre-Physical Therapy H Fort Lauderdale, FL Christina Dennis Pre-Physical Therapy H Joppa, MD Lisa Depascale English H Hasbrouck Heights, NJ April Diamond Marketing H Cinnaminson, NJ Anthony Diantonio Political Science H Holmdel, NJ Karina Diaz Advertising 8z Marketing H Miami, FL Monica Diaz Neuroscience H Miami, FL Johnfrank Dieguez Visual Journalism H Miami, FL Jennifer Diliberto Health Sciences H Boca Raton, FL Braulia Dingle Political Science H South Miami, FL Whitney Ditlow Finance H Miami, FL Thomas Diverio Architecture H Lawrenceville, NJ Brittany Dixon Epidemiology 8: Public Health H Texarkana, TX Nicholas Dobias Finance HSammamiSh, WA Rachel Dompor Elementary Education H Tampa, FL Jaclyn Donlevie Psychology H Boothwyn, PA Melissa Dorn Biology H O'Fallon, MO Yves-Marie Dorsainvil Elementary Education H Opa- Locka, FL Karen Dove Marine Science 81 Biology H Nashua, NH Andrew Doyle Industrial Engineering H Miami, FL Joseph Dryburgh Communication Studies H King Of Prussia, PA Renee Dunk Nursing H Oakland Park, FL Louis Dura Studio Music H Franklin Square NY Tricia Durrant Broadcast Journalsim H Fairfax, VA Halley Earwood Spanish H Miami, FL Haleh Ebrahimi Biochemistry H Miami, FL Victoria Edelman Psychology H Randolph, NJ Ronda Edwards Computer Science H Miramar, FL 165 Alejundo Eguren Business Management and Organization H Coral Gables, FL Timothy Eisenstein Motion Pictures H St Louis, MO Dominique Engel Spanish H Middleberg, FL Ian Ernst Accounting H Plantation, FL Emily Ershowsky Political Science H Fort Myers, FL Evan Estrada Elementary Education H Glastonbury, CT Meghan Ewing Political Science H Lighthouse Point, FL Caitlyn Pagan Advertising H Santa Fe, NM Marytery Fajardo Neuroscience H Miami, FL Christal Farias Advertising 8: Marketing H Miami, FL Joseph Fasullo International Finance 8: Marketing H Houston, TX Daniel Federgreen Finance H Jensen Beach, FL Daniel Feigenbaum Business Administration H Boca Raton, FL Stephanie Fenton Microbiology H Plantation, FL Amanda Ferazzi Psychology H Fort Lauderdale, FL Elizabeth Fernandez Communication Studies H Miami, FL Marlena Fernandez Biology H Miami, FL Anthony Ferraresi Mechanical Engineering H Wellington, FL Joshua Figueroa Jazz Performance H Miami Beach, FL Andrea Finkelstein Psychology H Glen Ivy, FL Aaron Fischer Psychology H Coral Gables, FL Robyn Flax Advertising H Dix Hills, NY Tiffany Fleming Computer Science H Ardsley, PA Maria Flores Neuroscience H Miami, FL Ronald Fournier Civil Engineering H Jacksonville, FL Michael Fraina Sports Administration H Yonkers, NY Iyor Fralkowll Electrical Engineering H Coral Gables, FL Natassja Frances Microbiology H Miami Beach, FL Max Frankel Business Organi 2mm and Management H Philadelphia, PA Bettyna Franky Legal Studies H Miami, FL SENIORS Mary Frazier Biology H Miami, FL Spencer Freeman Journalism H Atlanta, GA Rebekah Fried Architecture H Pembroke Pines, FL Melissa Froelich Advertising H Rocky River, OH Samantha Funaro Accounting H Holbrook, NY Jessica Futi Anthropology H Coral Gables, FL Anna Gaidaenko Criminology H Richmond Heights, OH Shelli Galati Finance H Naples, FL Daniel Galindo Architecture H Falls Church, VA Matthew Gallo Electrical Engineering H Newington,CT Lauren Galluzzo Finance H Succasunna, NJ Patricia Garavito Business Management and Orgam' :m'on H Miami, FL Alvaro Garcia Biology H Orlando, FL Michael Garcia Accounting H Coral Gables, FL Nicole Garcia Psychology H Pompano Beach, FL Victor Garcia Enterpreneurship H Kissimmee, FL Wilson Garcia Nursing H Homestead, FL Antonio Garrandes Sports Administration H Miami, FL Danny Garzon Music H Miami, FL Demetria Gaston Political Science H Villa Park, IL Jenna Gavin Finance H Wantagh, NY Jennifer Gavin Psychology H Severna Park, MD Nicholas Gavronsky Finance H Miami Lakes, FL Susan Geffen Neuroscience H Granada Hills, CA Jessica Gentile International Studies H Colts Neck, NJ Adela Ghadimil Information Technology Systems H Holly Hill, FL Krizia Giambanco Political Science H Key Biscayne, FL Samantha Gibbons 0 Marketing H Cape May Court, NJ W Cyrus Girson Finance H Pittsburgh, PA Jesse Giusto Marketing H Livingston, NJ Students hoid candlelight protest. of Vietnam war Christopher Glapinski Architecture H Oconomowoc ,WI Michael Glazer Communication Studies H Boca Raton, FL Ashley Gold Elementary Education H Brooksville, NY Rachel Goldman Business Management and Organi arirm H Springfield, NJ Anthony Golino Business Management and Organization H New Britain, CT Ana Gonzalez Studio Art H Hialeah, FL Christine Gonzalez Psychology H Miami, FL Esteban Gonzalez Architecture H Pembroke Pines, FL Melissa Goolsarran Political Science H Miami, FL Janak Gopal Chemistry H West Palm Beach, FL Danny Gordon Motion Pictures H Solon, OH Travis Gordon Motion Pictures H Duluth, GA Jessica Gorra Spanish H Hollywood, CA Joshua Goshin Sports Administration H Virginia Gardens, FL Heather Gothie Video Film H Greensburg, PA Lee Graf Architecture H Denville, NJ Zachary Graney Finance H Bay Village, OH Tiffany Graver Psychology HMiami Kelley Green Elementary H Finksburg, MD Brooks Grossman Mechanical Engineering H Venice, FL Heidi Guevara Psychology H Miami, FL Ashley Guistolisi Journalism H Boca Raton, FL Matthew Haddon Accounting H Hialeah, FL Gabriela Halder Microbiology H Miami, FL Reidun Hallenberg Elementary Education H Miami, FL Eric Halpern Neuroscience H Clearwater, FL Hollis Hamilton Biology H Boca Raton, FL Jeanna Hamilton Motion Pictures H Fort M111, SC Tanisha Harris Broadcast Journalism H Thomasville, NC Matthias Hayashi History H Miami, FL SENIORS 1971 , g1 1972 + 1973 George Light donates $100,000 to An HEW complaint is filed Rathskellar build baseball stadium in honor against Iron Arrow for not opens of his son, who died of muscular admitting women 1 dystrophy at the age of 16 Andrew Haynes Advertising H Cabot, AR Daniel Herdtner Instrumental Performance H Orlando, FL Bruno Hexsel Electrical Engineering HWest Bloomfield, MI Kelly Hillbun Ecosystem Science and Policy H Belmont, CA Michelle Hipps Architecture H Stuart, FL Geoffrey Hirshberg Political Science H Sedalia, MO Laura Hlohinec Nursing HSarasota, FL Melinda Hochard Studio Art H Templeton, MA Rachel Holcomb Psychology H Spanish Fort, AL Christopher Hooton Information Technology System H Kansas City, MO Eric Horowitz Accounting H Merrick, NY Sabrina Howard Psychology H Miami, FL Ryan Howell Criminology H Solon, OH Fanny Hoyos Video Film H Miami, FL Lester Hussie Music Industry H Jacksonville, FL Zoe Hyams Theatre Arts H Boca Raron, FL Karen Iezzi International Studies H Melbourne, FL Johanna Iglesias Criminology H Miami, FL Sebastian Imbriaco Neuroscience H Port Charlotte, FL Tara Irani Psychology H Potomac, MD Laquisha Jackson Psychology H Etiwanda, CA Natalie Jadalla-Maria Entrepreneurship H Coral Gables, FL Kristin Jalm English H Jupiter, FL Jonathan Jans Biology H Miami, FL Alyse Jensen Visual Journalism H Mount Pleasant, SC Melinda Jeudi Public Relations H Dallas, TX Rubymel Jij on Biology H Orlando, FL Barbara Joas Motion Pictures H North Miami Beach, FL Shannon Johns Marketing H Atlanta, GA Derek Jones Biology H Bel Air, CA 96E ,19761976 Iron Arrow wins case, Womean swimming and but pressure continues diving teams Win second for organization to ' , , national championship admit women ' , M ; Khalil Jones Sports Administration H Miami, FL Megan Jones Marine Science 8L Biology H Chicago, IL Molly Jones Broadcast Journalism H Los Angeles, CA Valin Jordan Psychology H Queens Village, NY Cindy Joseph Neuroscience H Royal Palm Beach, FL Grettel Juarez Electrical Engineering H Miami, FL James Juliano Pre-Physical Therapy H Carteret, NJ Lilian Kabeche Microbiology H Weston, FL Ryan Kairalla Economics H Miami, FL Desiree Kameka Psychology H Coral Gables, FL Daniel Kaslow Video Film H Berwyn, PA Friedrich Kattermann Electrical Engineering H Sayville, NY Michal Kaufer Information Technology Systems H Juno Beach, FL David Kaye History H Miami Alexis Kennedy Elementary Education H Normandy Beach, NJ Lourice Khoury Criminology H Miami, FL Teja Kikelj Advertising 8r Marketing H Coral Gables, FL Isabel Kilzi English H Miami, FL Richard Kitten Enterpreneurship H Fort Lauderdale, FL Pornchai Kittivarakarn Biomedical Engineering H North Miami Beach, FL Andrew Klausmeyer International Fiance 8r Marketing H Lake Worth, FL Sofia Konstantinidis Architecture H Arcadia, FL Dale Koplik Marketing H Fair Lawn, NJ Matthew Kornswiet Physics H Newport Coast, CA Rachel Koscianski French H Wyoming, OH Matthew Kostrab Mechanical Engineering H Winter Springs, FL Jacquelyn Kozma International Finance 8t Marketing H Davie, FL Adam Kreidman Political Science H Bonita Springs, FL Jacob Krowicki Motion Pictures H Hamden, CT Jeffrey Kuderna Biomedical Engineering H Ocean, NJ Baseball team wins Collegiate World Series School of Architecture SENIORS Natalie Kuhn Marketing H Cinc1nnati. OH Joshua Kushner Communication Studies H Cooper C11y,FL Elizabeth Kynast English H Coral Gables, FL Esther Lamarre Communication Studies H Miam1.FL Benjamin Land Political Science H Coral Gables, FL Melissa Lande Accoummg H Ocala, FL Ethan Landry Motion Pictures H Bryn Mawr , PA Douglas Larsen Med1a Writing and Production H Akron, OH Erika Lavner Marketmg H Bala Cynwyd, PA Evel 11 Lawrence Elecmcal Engineering H Homestead, FL Dian aeL Music Therapy H Boca Raton FL Ariel Lease Advertismg 8: Marketing H Miami, FL Margaret Leddy Instrumental Performance H Oakdaie, NY Victoria Lee Public Relations H Holmdel. NJ Louise Legardeur Architecture H Houston, TX Brian Leonard Civil Engineering H St Thomas, V1 Pamela Leone B10Chem1st1y H Coral Gables FL Jenna Levenson Sports Adm1n1stration H Boca Raton FL Michelle Levin Health Sc1ence H Castle Rock, CO Rachel Levin-Epstein Marketing H Oakland, CA Jo nat than Levi Poiit1cai Science H ?Neilington FL Alex anLder Lewis Mechanical Engineering H Coral Gables FL Karen Lew Business Management and Organ1zation H Vienna, VA Kerri- Ann Lewis P1e-Physiica1Therapy H Po1t St Lucie FL Benjam nLi Compute Science H Coral Gables. FL Bari Lieberma an Joumahsm H Coral Springs F1. Scott Lie be ernma Adve1t1s1ngHWestPa1m Beach FI Jennifer Lim LN Legal Studies H Miam1,FL xo Robson Lima V C1V11 Engineen'ng H Coconut Creek, FL Linsey Lindley Biochemistry H Key Largo, FL fegbk w; , 1984 1984 398 First southeastern Womenis golf team wins residential C011ege in national Championship the US. formed; named Hecht two years 1ater 1985 Schoo1 of Communication founded Sarah Linzy Business Administration 11 Bradenton, FL an Lipton Music 11 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Ambia Lockhart Theatre Arts 11 StThomas, V1 An na Long Accounting 11 Miami Lakes FL Be trice Longchamp Broadcast Journahsm 11 Miami FL Michael Lopez B101ogy11EBradenton FL sther Louis Biology 11 M1a1ni,FL ustin Luck Business Management and Organization H Mallory Lukes Marketing H Zelienop1e, PA Robert Lynch Biochemical Engineering H Universa1 City TX Courtney Madow Advertising H Swampscott, MA rek Magesis Marketing H A11enda1e, NJ Jennifer Manasa Management Science H Miam1,FL Ma tthew Mandel Finance H Lafayette H111 PA Mo Manfra Education 111 H1a1eah, FL Kyle Mann Business Management and Organization H Huntingdon Valley, PA Joejon Manning Finance H M1ami,FL Benjamin Marshalkowski ornmunication Studies H 11 Windsor, CT Lauren Marshall Journacgism H Miami FL zel Martinez C1V11 Enginecialirling H Miami, FL Victoria Martucci Hea1th Science H Cora1 Gab1es, FL muel Mason Economics H Houston, TX L a Matar Business Management and Organization H Avenentura, FL Allison Mattocks International Studies H Boynton Beach, FL Brett Maveragames Finance H Davie, FL avier Maymi Architecturse t11 Guaynabo PR tpoher Mazur Music 1ndusltsry 11 Gui1ford CT enna Mazzillo English 11 Syosset, NY Megan McClary Mus1C 11 Boca Raton, FL Caitlyn McCutcheon Psycho1ogy 11 Miami, FL 1985 Iron Arrow begins accepting women; Dorothy Ashe Dunn, Bowman Foster Ashe's daughter, is admitted 1986 Vinny Testaverde is the first UM student to Win Heisman Trophy SENIORS 1986 TIME Magazine names UM one of nine nifty young colleges Allie McFarling Nursing H Atlanta, GA Katherine McGrath Communication Studies H Tamarac, FL Adam McLemore Economics H Baton Rouge, LA Shannon McNamara Studio Art H Ponte Vedra, FL Paul Meadows Neuroscience H Miami, FL Pratik Mehta Elementary Education H Bensalem, PA Jonathan Meizoso Microbiology H Miami, FL Jessica Mejia Motion Pictures H Miami, FL Christopher-Mich Mela International Finance 231 Marketing H Hollywood, FL William Merbler Advertising H Baltimore, MD Elizabeth Mercedes Political Science H Palm Beach Gardens, FL Amanda Meyer Psychology H Oyster Bay, NY Lauren Mic a1 Broadcast Journalism H Silver Spring, MD Liana Minassian Motion Pictures H Pembroke Pines, FL Anna Mitchell Psychology H Brooks, GA Brent Moczik Accounting H Davie. FL Michael Monk Enterpreneurship H Land O Lakes Danais Montano Psychology H Hempstead, NY Alexander Montilla Motion Pictures H Parkland, FL Hernando Montoya Information Technology Systems H Sunny Isle Beach, FL Modesto Mora Epidemiology and Public Health H Miami Beach, FL Yomayra Mora Psychology H Miami, FL Liane Morejon Broadcast Journalism H Coral Gables, FL Roberto Moreno Accounting H Aventura, FL Sarah Moshman Communication Studies H Evanston, 11. Sebastian Mourra Music Industry H Miami Lakes, FL Sara Mow Biology H Centerport, NY Duncan Muchina Communication Studies H Miami, FL is Tara Mulhall Business Management and Organization H Hingham, MA Jennifer Murdock Marine Science 8t Biology H Kingwood, TX yew PATEE 400 essica Mufliz Instrumental PerformanceH Hialeah, FL ristin Naab Marketing HWestmont. NJ Ekta Na ar Biomedical Engineering H Plantation, FL elanio Naranjo Electrical Engineering HMiramar ristina Negrelli Biomedical Engineering HMiami, FL Kelli Nelson Finance H Pa1m City. FL Cristina Nevala Communication Studies H Cooper City, FL Crystal Noller Psychology H Miami. FL Michael North Business Managment and Organization H Miami, FL Darcy Norton Elementary Education H Bradenton, FL Bri itte Nucci Marketing H Weston, FL Kathleen O'Connor Motion Pictures H Manhattan Beach, CA Laurie O'Connor Biomedical Engineering H Miami, FL Nazarena Ocon Cn'minology H Miami, FL egan Ondrizek Journalism H Miami, FL Freddie Ordonez Business Law HPembrook Pines, FL Katrina Paczosa Marketing H Adams, MA Beth Palecek Spanish H Orland Park, IL Alexander Paley Aerospace Engineering H Albany, NY Johanna Paredes Microbiology H Miramar, FL Gina Passaro Mechanical Engineering H Pembroke Pines, FL Samantha Patalano Motion Pictures H Manhasset, NY Margi Patel Neuroscience H Rotonda West, FL Pri a Patel Psychology H Jacksonville, FL Erik Paz Sports Administration H Miami, FL Amy Pearlman Neuroscience H Rockville, MD Michelle Pearlman Biology H Rockville, MD Lauren Pedic Political Science H Boynton Beach, FL Lindsay Perazzo Marince Science H Miami, FL Ingrid Perez-Alvarez Biochemistry H Miami, FL Secondliqf H'tball, nationals, champignship Wins national, championship k1 , m; 331 pt : aw: mg; Jasmine Perry Accounting H Chula Vista, CA Melissa Persaud Elementary Education H Miami, FL Hallie Pettibon Accounting H Beaver, PA Christine Piela Marince Science 8l Geology H Fayetteville, NC Marjorie Pierre Biology H Royal Palm Beach. FL Gustavo Pifano Finance H Coral Gabels. F1, Patrick Pineyro Economics H Miami, FL Amanda Pinger Accounting H Temecula, CA Bradley Pinker Biology H Carlisle, PA Eric Plescow Accounting H Miami, FL Joanna Podewils International Finance 82 Markeing H Wauwatosa, WI Nicholas Podkowirow Biology H Crystal Lake, IL Lauren Pomponio Criminology H Miami, FL Samantha Porche Political Science HPembroke Pines, FL Steven Posada Sports Administan'on H Miami, FL Sarah Prawer Public Relations H Coral Gables, FL Keith Preciados Political Science H Miami, FL Danielle Press Marketing HTenaHy, NJ Nicole Prevatte Business Management and Organization H Flagler Beach, FL Kevin P Biology H Alpharetta, GA Maria Puch Broadcastjoumalism H Miami, FL Annery Pul ar Psychology H Hialeah. FL Akilah Quallo Nursing H Lake City, FL Christopher Quinones Electrical Engineering H Miami, FL Pavithra Raj English H Pembroke Pines, FL Reeva Ramcharan Psychology H Winter Park, FL Melissa Ramjattan Psychology H Miami, FL Richard Rammo Neuroscience H Miami. FL 4; Elsy Ramos 9. Biology H Miami, FL Amrika Rampersad Health Science H North Miami, FL Harley Ratner Sports Administration H L1v1ngston NJ ichael Rawlins Business Management and Organ1zat1on H M1 1a 1111 John Redfleld Information Technology System H Mot1or1 Pictures H Bradenton, FL A1 Reguero A1ch1tecture H Miami, FL Ana ReidI International Finance 81 Marketing H Coral Gables, FL Justin Reitman F111ance H L1v1ngston, NJ Amberly Reynolds Psychology H Farmington, NM erRhodes F1nance H Southwses: Ranches FL aRhodes F1nance H hfgf11tt Island, FL ordan Richter Mahne Sc1e11ce fiz B1ology H Burke, VA Michael Riesa M1crob1ology H Highgarnd Beach FL Rignack Architecture H HialeSh 1Ga1dens FL uren Robbins Music Industrya H Boca Raton, FL Alexandra Roberts Psychology H Calabasas, CA Gary Robillard Pol1t1ca1 Sc1er1ce H Lauderh111, FL erine Robles Advertis1ngH Santa Fe NM Nori Ique Robles Mechanical Eng1neer1ng H Miami FL cole Rodriguez Public Relat1N0ns H Mayaguez PR niel Roesch M1crob1ology H Seneca, SC Mauricio Rojas F1nance H Miami FL hamion Romain Psychology H Coral Sphngs, FL Matthew Rosenberg F1nar1ce HCherry H111, NJ Christian Ross Finance H Marco Island, FL d Rossini Finance H Bn'gantine, NJ manda Rouse Studio Art H Lexington, KY Kathryn Roxbury Mar1ne Sc1er1ce H Miami, FL shua Rutta Business Management and Organization H Angeles, CA Michaela Sachs Lat1n American Studies H S1lver Spring, MD A arna Saini Psychology H Boca Raton, FL .. . , - . .- 1 I . u u. . o o - - -- g o. .-- .- - o . 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Engineering H Cora1 Springs, FL tt Spatafore F1nance H Amawalk, NY Jonathan Springer Elecm'cal Engineering H Houston TX Christopher St H111 B1010gy H Miami Kimberly Stabler Broadcast Journahsm H W11113msport, PA Matthew Stanley Business Management and Organizat1on H Sout mily Stauffer Nursing H Bndgewater, NJ Alissa Stein Pub11c Re1at10ns H Rye Brook, NY Alexandra Steranka Pub11c Re1at1ons H Pa1m Beach Gard, FL Treshonda Stevenson Rutledge Antropo1ogy H Miami FL iitk 1ta Stevenson Sports Administration SH Longwood FL sica Steward Sports Adm1n1strat10n HWake Forest, NC Malinda Steward Psychology H Upper Mar1boro MD Kevl ntS ilwell Psychology H Ventnor, NJ SENIORQ: Michael Stjohn English H Battle Creek, MI Lily Ashley Stofman Journalism H Pittsburgh, PA Jacqueline Stum Biology H Charleston, WV Angela Sturrup Journalism H Miami, FL Rachel Swartz Architecture H Needham, MA Jessica Szydlowski Neuroscience H Monroe, NY Brett Takacs Music Industry H Estero. FL Aileen Tamayo Civil Engineering H Miami, FL Daniel Taneyhill Sports Administration H Swartz Creek, MI Jorge Tavares Art History H Miami, FL Ramsie Taylor Biology H Huntsville, AL Michael Telan Electrical Engineering H Boca Raton , FL Stephanie Tershakovec Biology H Miami, FL Joele Theagene Political Science H Tamarac, FL Dan Thibodeau Business Management and Organization H Dover, NH Tainayah Thomas Information Technology Systems H Augusta, GA Elena Thompson Motion Pictures H Sarasota, FL John Thurston Jr Neuroscience H Miramar, FL Marissa Tilton Finance H St. Pau1,MN Diane Toledo Biology H Miami, FL Eillen Toledo Business Management and Organization H Hialeah, FL Peter Tomaselli Biology H Paramus, NJ Tatiana Torres Spanish H Miami, FL Phillip Tran Neuroscience 81 Psychobioiogy H Miami, FL Dock Treece Finance H Toledo, OH Dane Thrner Video Film H Liberty Township, OH Francisca 'I'wiggs Studio Art H Miami, FL Bailey Usdin Business Management and Organization H Coral Gables, FL Jessica Va e a HistOiy H Peckville, PA Karen Valastyan Music Education H Wheaton, IL MM BREE 406 Monica Valdes Motion Pictures H Miami, FL Heriberto Valiente English H Miami, FL Jade Vanacore Music Therapy H Oakdale NY Ca aor olin aVara Elementary Education H C01a1 Gables FL Ma anny Varas Elementary Education H C01a1 Gables, FL Alexis Varela Health Science H Matawan, NJ Soraya Vargas Biology H Davie, FL Mathew Varghese Biomedica1 Engineering H West Pa1m Beach , FL Carolina Vasquez Epidemiology H Miami, FL Anthony Vastardis Business Management and Organization H Ft Lauderdale FL Sh1 lalp aVaswani International Fiance 81 Marketing H Choral Gables FL aiel Vattani English 1Cl Coaral Gjbles FL Vega Biomedical Engineering H Minami FL icola Vin cent Finance H Cocoriut Grove FL ira Vinikas Marketing H Miami, FL Shahab Virani Biology H Miam1,FL Carla Vivar Architecture H Miami, FL 0 ert Voegel Inernational Finance 2Q Marketing H South Barrington, 11 And Wadewitz Spots Administraion tH Chatfield MN tricia Wagnac Accounting H Miami, FL Erlc Walford Biology H We111ngton, FL er Architecture H Goodlettsville, TN Darrel Walters Business Management and Organization Ma11ne Science 8: Biology H mbroke Pines, FL Valerie Wasveiler International Finance $1 Marketing H Miami, FL insd sey Watson Business Management and Organization H Mechanica1 Engineering H Omaha, NE St anie Webber BroadcastJournahsm H Bay Shore, NY Ro be rt Weber- Velez Pre-Physica1Therapy H Jersey City, NJ riak Weidler Psychology H Miami, FL SENIORS after years MOVING INTO A NEW ERA Melanie Weinst ein Theatre Arts iei Morristown NJ Brian Weis Finance H Waetsesrford CT Joshua Wei Biologyw H Corals Springs FL Blake eal Psychoyogy eH Coral Gables FL April Williams Pre physical Therapy H Pueblo, CO Christopher William International Finance 81 sMarkeing H Lithoma, GA Danielle Williams Pre-Physical Thesrapy H Brentwood, NY Ree dWilliam International Studies H Prairie Village Phoebe Wise BroadcasttJournalism H Naples FL KellyW um Biology H 1Lauderdaie by the Sea, FL Anthony Wojtkowiak Communication Studies H Gloucester C1ty,NJ Sabrina Wong Nursing H Miami, FL Brittney Wright Public Relations H Skokie, IL Jennifer Wri ht Man'ne Science 8z Biology H Fairport, NY Margaret Wyman Architecture H Sanbomton, NH Sueyen Xi ues Marketing H Miami, FL Jessica Young Health Studies H Palm Bay, FL Bemardita Yunis Communication Studies H Miami FL Christian Zar aruz eal Civil Engineering H Boca Raton, FL Carrie Zensinger Management Science H Hilton Head Island, SC 1017 ymWe PAGE N9 Seniors live for the TRADITIONS and RITUALS established before they could Spell tCahes, let alone dream of being one. , They are driven by the desire to live up to the EXPECTATIONS and PRECEDENTS that were set long ago. Bust most of all they wonder what LEGACY they will leave behind that could possibly stand up to the HERlTAGE of our great university. j g S E N I O R I k; iii; L fr PHeT'O By J IgSSTAFF 7 9;, i QUICK, NO ONES LOOKINQ, Seniors take a quick breakgflgv i take n the traditional jump into fountain outside of Merfi sex gawk PAGE N32 410 NAME: Magda Abdel Fattah MAJOR: Health Sciences HOMETOWN: Boca Raton, Florida If you could describe your experience at UM in one word, what would it be? It'sgreattobeaMiamiHurricane! What has been your favorite UM tradition? The boat burning during Homecoming! I love how Stanford uses its lights to spell out UMh with the two towers. Its a beautiful sight. What have you done at UM that may have left a lasting impression on the school? After September 11th, Arab students at UM did not display pride in their heritage. When Ibecame president, the Arab Organization increased membership 10 fold because we focused on the positive portrayal of Arabs. Also, I have helped the Honor Council have a more respected view, instead of an organization that acts like a police force. What is one thing you hope never changes about UM andror Miami? The passion we students have for our school. In your spare time, you are often... Playing ping pong in the Storm Surge Cafe, playing basketball at the Wellness Center, on the IM f1e1ds playing ultimate Frisbee with my friends, at home spending time with my family. What traditions are unique to you and your friends? We always go to the Rat parties, no matter what the occasion. Once a week, we play ultimate Frisbee on the IM fields. The Iron Arrow Honor Court because it reminds us of the history and traditions of the University in order to keep them alive and thriving. The love of alma mater. v HEW .1 ,..l Watching television or relaxing because I am usually on the run and barely have time to do so. With free time I will most likely do one or the other in order to retreat from my hectic schedule. I hope that as UBS President and former BAM Chair, I have been able to leave a mark that the entire University has become accustomed to and informed about Black culture. One of the traditions at UM is diversity and I feel that, in order to celebrate this, it is important to reach out to all students, not just Blacks. he old and new gathering where old UBS members and current members SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS interact during Homecoming. Another tradition we also all love is to go to MSAls Final Fiesta at the end of each semester. PHOTO BY TIA HENDRICKS H1. 1117 xbafk PAGE N9 412 I love cheering on our sports teams and taking in the spirit of the IU that fllls the air. Also, 1,11 never forget the happiness I felt when I received my class ring last semester at the class ring ceremony. The ceremony was beautiful and my family was very proud. I absolutely love the diversity here. Being a native of Miami, Ive had the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life. They all have such colorful stories. As a journalist and human being, I feel honored to have been a part of their lives. As a School of Communication senator, Ilve worked on various projects that I hope will leave a lasting impression. I've been a senator since my freshman year. One major project that I worked on was getting a shuttle to the School of Communication. In all the schools existence, a shuttle never stopped near it. Another major project was increasing double major options. If a football game is at noon, some of my friends and I leave at 9 am. and wait several hours in order to get the best seats in the house. With another group of friends, we attend High Tea every few months. We dress up and drink tea with fellow students and alumni at a nice hotel, such as the Biltmore. PHOTO BY TAEKETRA HAYNES H IBIS STAFF SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS Studying, sending emails and hanging out with friends. I hope UM will remember me as a person flrst, and then for what I accomplished second. Some of the major projects we,ve tStudent Governmend been working on include the Virgin Life Care Health Miles rewards program for student and University-wide podcasting on iTunes U. Some may remember the digital jukebox in the dining halls, DVD rental kiosk and LCD TVs in the food court. I think the tCanes Emergency Response Team will leave a lasting impression on the school. Clapping to North Dade with the Band of the Hour at all Hurricane games! Umm... Soulja boy?! The ttU hand sign is probably one of my generationts legacies to the University of Miami! 911? w more BY TAEKETRA HAYNES u IBIS STAF? . feaflg PAGE M 414 'i I am not a typical UM student, so I can,t give a typical UM answer. I just love being on campus. I love the atmosphere of learningInot simply education, but life wisdom- that is promoted here. 'I J: Institute a weekly girls- only-no-schoolwork-allowed lunch somewhere on campus. ItIs a great way for us to catch up With each other since we donIt have any classes together and gets our minds off of impending deadlines and papers. Its sense of discovery and exoticism. W , ,II When I have a few minutes, I love photography and I am often found with a camera in my hands snapping away photos of everything and anything. I am an avid reader, as well. HIU'I'U HY BETSI POTI I HHS H'I'AI'I' A mmmmewmgnmmv, ,. w Wma What is one thing you hope never changes about UM andror Miami? I love UM because it is so dynamic; it is always changing and developing into something even better, opening new opportunities for its students and faculty. However, it is UM's modest, caring and involved environment that makes UM a family-that is what I hope never changes. If you cold describe your experience at UM in one word, what would it be? Opportunity What have you done at UM that you have left a lasting impression on the school? I hope that my involvement in some of my organizations has left a strong foundation for some of UM's amazing upcoming leaders to build upon. Bringing the Biomedical Engineering Society from inactive to one of the largest organizations in the College of Engineering. What traditions are unique to you and your friends? Roasting a pig at CB. tailgates, long hours in the College of Engineering, constantly being at the Rat. 'SENLORVSPOTLIGHTSW What has been your favorite UM tradition? Building the winning float for Homecoming, singing the Alma Mater, being kept sane by Lake Osceola, screaming C-A-N-E-S, CANES! In your spare time, you are often... Sitting by Lake Osceola eating a Bergman, cooking, scuba diving in Key Largo, watching movies or going to the beach, spending time with friends. I dont get very much free time. NAM E: Matthew Clemente MAJOR: Biomedical Engineering H O M ETOWN: Naples, Florida ymyMe I PAGE N9 416 NAME: Jacqueline Collazo MAJOR: Advertising, Spanish HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida 1,, var What is one thing you hope never changes about UM andtor Miami? I hope that the sense of pride of being a Miami Hurricane never changes. Pm very proud to say I'm a Cam and hope that future UM students will continue to be proud of their school and of the many traditions that it holds. What has been your favorite UM tradition? Participating in Homecoming with PEG for the past four years.You get to come together as a school to show your school spirit. It's also a great bonding experience with your organization. In your spare time, you are often... I can usually be found in either the FEC offlce or in the Student Government office because I love hanging out with my friends at UM. What have you done at UM that may have left a lasting impression on the school? As the chair of public relations in Senate, I have worked on a number of projects to increase the publicity for Student Government so that more people on campus are aware of what we are working on and how they can get involved. PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER 1813 STAFF SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS I hope nothing ever Changes except for the better. I hope to come back and still be able a to walk by huge palm trees to the library, , a I sit in front of Richter, sip a Frapuccino and 1 look over to the Green on a sunny and ' ,I . 1 windy day; and even sit in the I-lounge i and laugh endlessly. I want to come back E 5: and watch Homecoming flreworks around i? the lake, sit in gliders with friends, and most importantly I hope that Miami never loses the sense of pride in our University, ' because its great to be a Miami Hurricane! Scavenger hunts,Viking, the couch square, Spermie tour inflatable whaley, grape eating contests, midnight breakfast, cubbies, and even fmding parking spots tyeah, ifs become a tradition that will forever liveI; ask anyone in ACS and theytll tell you about the above mentioned. I spend a lot of time with my family and boyfriend. Even though I am a commuter, I spend most of my days on campus and barely get to hang out with my family and boyfriend, so I take advantage of that when I can. Otherwise, you can fmd me sleeping and catching up on the Vitamin Z. 1117 Changes Yve helped make as an advocate for student needs. Being a representative of the student body has allowed me to flght for their views and open new doors for students in the future. MovieHV show Friday nights with Kalina, corn chowder Mondays with Molly, special lunches and dinners with Eli. Sha and Claudia sessions: anywhere, anytime. Homecoming. It encompasses every love I have for UM-spirit, pride, organizational involvement, sports, competition, love of Alma Mater, honor, celebration and tradition. Reading, quote collecting, researching information and interests, hanging out with friends, or watching moviese television. Profound The intensity of our Orange and Green spirit. i SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS NAM E: Evan Gilead MAJO R: Marine Affairs, Anthropology H O M ETOWN: Atlanta, Georgia What have you done at UM that may have left a lasting impression on the school? If there is something you would like to change in the University community then you should change it. By creating Greek Earth Day, I was able to give Greeks the opportunity to change perceptions on campus and in the local community. I was also able to set an example for other students that if you have an idea then just go ahead and run with it. The worst that can happen is it fails. What traditions are unique to you and your friends? Lot E-4 for UM games. The experiences were amazing and the memories will last a lifetime. Too bad the Orange Bowl didn't. Now Lot E-4 is no more. What has been your favorite UM tradition? When Sebastian does the C-A-N- E-S tCanes cheer. When I am at the games it gets me so pumped and ready for the Hurricanes to stomp all over the opponent. Itls like an electrifying sensation that takes you over. It makes you proud to be a Miami Hurricane. If you could describe your experience at UM in one word, what would it be? Vacation What is one thing you hope never changes about UM andror Miami? The diversity of the student body... and the diversity of the women. PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER XV IBIS STAFF 6117 ,myMe PAGE N9 420 N A M 17 : MON 31 ion es; iV bzoatimgt XHVL imditizms are tmique to yoe and your tt'zenda? I love those lazy afternoons at the Rat. There is something so relaxing about gliding back and forth with some of your closest friends. in your Spare time you are oftenw. Watch television, spend time With friends, and of course... take naps. Itm also a big proponent of food, so eating is always been a hobby of mine. What have you done at UM that may have ieft a 3335th impression on the school? I get involved at the University because I truly want to make a difference. The positions that I take are to improve each organization that I am involved with. As a part of Student Government I helped work on several projects that hopefully will continue to impact students long after I graduate. W hat :5 one thing you home never Char'zgeg ebout UM andXor Miami? The gliders, the singing valentines and the tradition of Iron Arrow. it you couid describe your experience at UM m one word, what wouid it be? Fulfilling N A M E: Ryan Katya Ha MAJOR: Economics, Political Science HOMETQWN: Miami, Florida PHOTO BY BETSI SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS What traditions are unique to you and your friends? Going to Patio Jams, going to Denny,s late at night, racquetball at the Wellness Center. In your spare time. you are often... Watching movies, going on late-night IHOP and DennyIs runs with my friends. What is the one thing you hope never changes about UM athor Miami? I hope that UM remains steadfast in their commitment to a diverse student body. The campus community has a lot to gain from exposure to different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. What have you done at UM that may have left a lasting impression on the school? I hope that my ethics research and extracurricular work will positively affect UM ethics programs. Hope that my friends and I at the Ethics Society have laid the groundwork for creating strong Ethics Bowl teams in the future. Iz17 MW PAGE N9 422 Unpredictable Every year, my friends and I attend an event called IndiaFest in Tampa to cheer on the Hurricane Raas and Bhangra teams as the compete against other Florida universities. Sleeping! 1 love singing the Alma Mater at the end of the football games or other events. It reminds me how much I love being a Miami Hurricane! UMts diversity makes it unique in such a positive way compared to other colleges. We are so lucky to live in a place where we have the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. I hope that we continue to recruit internationally and take pride in our ability to stand out as an international university. PHOTO BY TAEKETRA HAYNES w IBIS STAF ' PHOTO BY TIA HENDRICKS N IBIS STAFF SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS Let's face it, I love foode especially breakfast. I hope UM never gets rid of its late-night breakfast events. The more French toast the better. Fortifying My friends and I like to surprise people for their birthdays. We also make a habit of watching the sun rise on South Beach after a night of fun. Sz17 llMoiMe PAGE N2 424 We like to sit outside the Rat before every basketball game and watch UM Basketba11.Also, my friends and I sit and talk on the Green every Friday. I think my legacy at UM lies in the friends I have made. I also hope that my work through Student Government and the Butler Center has helped give our future students more opportunities to become successful leaders. Playing and watching every sport, spending time With friends, watching every UM sport that exists, watching movies, playing guitar. sassTRA HAYNES H1315 STAFF SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS NAM E: Caitlyn A. Smith MAJOR: Instrumental Performance, Biology H OM ETOWN: Plainfield, Illinois If you could describe your experience at UM in one word, what would it be? Busy! What has been your favorite UM tradition? I play in the commencement band for graduation every semester and its always so exciting when they use the marching band drumline and having Sebastian and his parents parade in. The crowd is crazy and its such a surprise for students. This is the one tradition that Iim really looking forward to have happen at my own graduation. What traditions are unique to you and your friends? After Wind ensemble for orchestra concerts, other members of the brass section and I go out to local restaurants like T.G.I. Fridayis or Titanic to celebrate. What have you done at UM that may have left a lasting impression on the school? I think that by working as hard as I can to become a better horn player, I will eventually help draw even more talented musicians to the Frost School of Music. In your spare time, you are often... Practicing, practicing, practicing!!! I also like to go to the gym, usually four 01' five days a week. I also really like to cook and bake different sorts of treats to send to my boyfriend who is going to graduate school at Rice in Houston, Texas, right now. What is one thing you hope never changes about UM andror Miami? The weather!!! Coming from the Midwest, its great to be able to walk out your door every morning and not have to worry about a coat, boots, scarf, mittens, etc. I cant imagine in my wildest dreams having to walk between classes in snowy, windy, below-zero weather. It's also a bonus being able to go to the beach any time of the year! Szi7 NAME: Elena Smukler MAJOR: Psychology, Pre-Law HOMETOWN: North Miami Beach, Florida What have you done at UM that may have left a lasting impression on the school? Extended FEC,S annual Three Days of Cuban Culture to an entire week of Cuban culture, thus further infusing Cuban culture and PEG spirit on the UM campus. What traditions are unique to you and your friends? Going to La Carreta Ia Cuban restauranU after EVERY UM football game. In your spare time, you are often... What spare time? Well, When I do fmd spare time, you can probably find me in the FEC office, shopping, eating, or thinking about what to do next. What is one thing you hope never changes about UM achor Miami? I hope students always take pride in our University and in being a tCane! I also hope students in the future get the same feeling I do when they hear the University: Alma Mater being played-a feeling of true pride in being a Miami Hurricane. SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS NAME: Denise Vidot MAJOR: Biology, Creative Writing HOMETOWN: Boynton Beach, Florida If you coud describe your experience at UM in one word, what would it be? Breathtaking What has been your favorite UM tradition? I LOVE FOOTBALL GAMES!! 1 get excited every time the players run through the smoke. What traditions are unique to you and your friends? The L.I.C.!! We love to go to Fridays after chapter meetings or When we are feeling stressed. What have you done at UM that may have left a lasting impression on the schoot? On October 15, 2005, Myeloma patients, caregivers and students from all over Florida, out of state and our own campus united as one to mark the furst Walk for Myelorna of its kind in the state. After my father was diagnosed with Myeloma, my family was lost and didnt get any answers about the cancer. An idea for a walk for awareness and to raise money for research came to mind. To date, it has raised $22,000. In your spare time, you are often... Sleeping! 1 also like to hang out at the Rock in between class with my friends or chill on the gliders while eating Croquettes at the Rat. What is one thing you hope never changes about UM achor Miami? How Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, sets the standard of excellence on campus. PHOTO BY BETSl POTI rr IBIS s , a 5 . g, Lz17 llmWe PAGE N2 428 NAM E: Daniell Washington MAJOR: Marine Science, Biology HOMETOWN: Miami, Florida , Homecoming concert because every year since Ive been at UM there as been an awesome artist who comes to rock our campus. Its the one t' time during the school year that I really feel the unity of our community at UM. What traditions are unique to you and your friends? Going to the Van Dyke Cafe on Lincoln Road to enjoy delicious desserts and sultry jazz music on Lincoln Road. What have you done at UM that may have left a lasting impression on the school? I co-chaired the free movie screening of the documentary Sharkwater where all UM environmental organizations cametogether iand increasedl awareness on our campus about ocean consewgtion,.jfhe producer, writer and director of the f11m came to the screening and made a huge impact on the audience. pare time, you are often... A h ach,malging greeting cards, watching movies; quilting, cooking, spending time with family, tagging sharks in Biscayne Bay with the South Florida Student Shark Program tSFSSPy and dancing. PHOTO BY JEN SH' NAM E: Blake Whealy MAJ O R: Political Science, Psychology H OM ETOWN: Sarasota, Florida What has been your favorite UM tradition? Midnight Breakfast. As a former heavyweight in middle school, I definitely stay true to my fat-kid roots and head to midnight breakfast every semester. PHOTO BY KELLY ASHER N IBIS STAFF What have you done at UM that may have left a tasting impression on the school? Orientation was one of my favorite activities and leadership positions that I held on campus. By working so hard with the other student director and Lexi in the Orientation office, I hope to have made a great first impression upon 2,500 new students this past August. I was determined to Change the way On'entation works, to make the college transition funenot a task. Hopefully, these students had an easy transition and will be inspired to work, volunteer and succeed in the UM community. SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS What is one thing you hope never changes about UM achor Miami? One thing that I feel so strongly about in regards to UM is the faculty and staff. Every professor I've ever had at this school has had an open door and this includes President Shalala. My success thus far is largely attributable to the guidance and assistance of all of the POUPSY professors as well as the amazing administrators I've had the pleasure of working around. I hope the first rate faculty keeps this open door environment alive forever at UM! 6z17 IN MEMORIAM fzgf' Of Those We Lost COMPILED BY KARYN MESHBANE 77 THE MIAMI HURRICANE FILE PHOTOS COURTESEY OF THE MIAMI HURRICANE gill'dlYIl KJIVKI' Edwa1d L D1eye1, distinguished Ch111ese m111ta1y h1stOI1a11 alnd Unive1sity 0f M13111 p10fesso1 d1ed June 30 after battling a 10hg11111ess. He was 66. D1eye1 began teach1ng at UM 111 1970 afte1 1ece1v111g h1s BA, MA. and PhD degrees from Harvard Unive1sity. ; Z67llKillF $?791ijw Jacqueline Gonzalez ass1stant dean 101 f111a11ce and adm1r11st1at10n at the School 0 C0111111u111cat10n,c011apsed 11111111 a staff meet1n. Afte1 being transported the hosp1ta1 she never regained b1a111 act1v11y She d1ed 011 Septembe1 2, 2007. She was 45. Gonzalez, w01ked for UM for 17 yea1s1 She 0ve1saw the f111anc1a1 management and 1ec01ds 0f the school. XK? $1201 Kelly A1111J011es a f1eshman study111g Ma1111e Sc1e11ce and Biology, d1ed Ap111 6, 2008 from a fall from the th11d 11001 of Mahoney Pearson Resident1a1 College. She was 191 Jones, who was from Shawnee, Kanas, was a b11111a111 young woman who cared deeply about people and loved the 11ttle th111gs in life, close fI1e11ds said. 17767114 MW Michael B Salweh, a jou111a11s111 professor, auth01 and husband, died July 17, 2007 after battling cance1 101 111016 than six years He was 53. P1101 to commg to UM, Salwen earned h1s EA. 111 English and psychology 110111 the College of New Je1sey, and his M.A.111j0u111a118111 -P 110m The Pennsylvama State 9: Unive1s11y. PHOTO BY MARISSA GUTHERZ 7711315 STAFF CELEBRATING LIFE Kenley Fatal adds he1 1111115115 to table g11ev111g students turned into a painting outside of Hecht Res1deht1a1 College where freshman Kelly Jones had lived M10117; y THE MAGIC CITY A warm sunset over the intramural fields marks the passing of another beautiful dav in Miami, PHOTO BY STEVEN ROOT ,7 IBIS STAFF Congratulations Jamie We are so proud of your accomplishments and wish you the very best in everything you do in the future. Love, M om , D 01 d, Jordan 8: Jen e SENIOR ADVERTISEMENTS We finally made it Congratulations! We enjoyed every bit of this journey with you, and will always be there for you We love you and are so very proud of you. love, Mommy, Daddy, Boopsie, 8: Erik Best Years... Best Friends! Congratulations Tricia! Good luck in all your future endeavors! Love, Dad, Mom, Bill, Carrie 8: Charlie! CONGRATULATIONS BAKER! Congratulations Baker as you step on to the next stage of your life. I want to celebrate yoursuccess 1n thls stage. You have had a wonderful four years at UM and you have always made me proud. it Love, DAD ONWARD! Congratulations Ashley! Michigan-MauisMiami Life is change Growth is optional The choice is yours! ALL OUR LOVE DAD, MOM, 8: CONGRATULATIONS DAZEE We are so proud of what you have accomplished. Your talents, skills, abilities, personalit and self-confi ence willmake ou successfu in Whatever you attempt. love, Mom, Dad, Gregory 8: Stephanie Sgt Cong ratulations MICHAEL! May a smile and success always be yours. wwww '. e 3 We are very proud of you and love you very much. Congratulations CONGRATULATI We are so proud of you, Ashley. You have worked hard and took advantage of the many opportunities UM had to offer. We are excited to see what the future holds for you. We love you very much. love, Mom, Dad 8: Chris KYLE, You have the drive! You have the smarts. You know your spot in our hearts. We appreciate your special ways. Best wishes for future days. love, Dad + Cail DOMINIQUE-CAROLINA on such a great achievement. We are very proud, Mum 8: Dad! SENIOR ADVERTISEMENTS We all are so very proud of everything you have accomplished throughout all your years in school and especially at the University of Miami. With much love through your entire life, Mom + the family + friends Congratulations, ALEX DELLINGER This was the only way we could get your picture in your yearbook! t ' Much luck Your talent and hard work have literally taken you and success W; around the world. You have . made me so proud! As you In your , open this new chapter of your life, I pray and wish for you much happiness wherever your career takes you. future years. Welcome to the UM Almuni w Association, lsister alumna! e ' , LOVE, M om + Dad LE17 KIIIQ PAGE N2 438 A Champion... An Eagle. A Musician... A Teacher... A Delegate A Poet... An Athlete... A Chairman... A Tutor... A National Achiever... A Coach. A World Traveler... A Volunteer... A Fast Track Graduate... We are all very proud of you. Mom and Dad, Catherine and Jackie Louise Congratulations Stephanie lSWEBBy We are so proud of you. Know that you arefearfully and wonderfully made. tPs. 139:14l Be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Walla worthy of the Lord, be fruitful in every good worle, increase in knowledge, be strengthened with all might, and be patient and joyful, giving thanks, tCol. 1:9-13 You are our special blessing from God. Love, Dad and Mom class of 2008 CONGRATULATIONS NICK! You have been a parent's dream and an inspiration to all around you. Wishing you every success and happiness in your great life ahead. So proud of you, Mom and Dad Words cannot express how proud we are of you. You are truly one-of-a-kind and deserve a lifetime of happiness and joy. Mom, Dad, Jason, Ella, Suminer, Lacey and Chloe congratulations mlchelma Adonde sefue el tiempo? It seems as though it was just yesterday we were picking you up at St. Clare's. Watching you grow into this wonderful, compassionate and intelligent individual, has been an incredible journey. But this journey has only begun. We do know your drive and spirit. You are going to make a difference in this world. AS you go out into this world always, 0 stand your ground 466 ' and be faithful to your V principles; always follow in God's light and know that we will L l , i always be here for you. , l , . We are so very proud Papl, Maml and. WIChy ofyoul , nrxnnn . I'rIx'n'r'n ,, JONATHAN, Congratulations on your great achievement! You worked hard and your success is well-deserved. We are so ., ,, proud-of you! Congratulatlons Mehssa love, .allShlootfor the moon, Mom, Dad ' and family Do not follow where the pa may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. We are very proud of you. Mom, Dad, Laurie and Chris Grandma + Grandpa Auhty Yvonne +family Aunty Jeanne +family Aunty Terry +family and Auhty Arlene CONGRATULATIONS ALEX Success always means more when it happens to someone who has truly earned it. You have so many reasons to feel special pride today, because you have worked so hard for all you have earned. You set yourselfa goal and with determination and self conftdence, you have achieved it. You are the hind of person tho is certain to succeed and malee the most of all that you have learned. We are very proud of you. Love, Major: Computer Engineering, Finance Mom, Dad, Natalte and Karlme Hometown: Sunnse! FL 6517 conggatulggggg CONGRATULATIONS You make us so very You are a great student, proud -You light up KELLI! the lives and touch person and daughter the hearts of so many people in so many and we are 8-11 very ways. You are beautiful prOUd Of YOU. inside and out, and are definitely an angel put on this earth... We love ou so ve love, Y much!!!ry Mom, Dad, Jeny, Rey Your Family, 8: Dad, JtlilieZ Mom, Mar ,Lmn , grandma Ryeue, Brag, Grandma and Grandpa CONGRATULATIONS, Congratulatlons, Amy' Matthew Rosenberg! O H. E; Over the course of your Miami Experience, you made friends to last a lifetime, gained an education, created memories that will never fade, and found yourself. Wall Street or any street, You're always welcome on this street. Love, Mom and Dad all our love, Mom 81 Dad , ll SENIOR ADVERTISEMEN lle- past binds us like GLUE And ourlove will always be TRUE We are so proud onOU In giErything you DO. Congratulations, Justin Live each day to the fullest. Get the most from each hour, each day, and each age of your life; then you can look forward with confidence and look back without regrets. Unknown Justin, we love you very much and are very proud of all your wonderful accomplishments. You are so very special to us because of your warmth, thoughtfulness, and love of life. Your dedication, determination and hard work have helped you achieve the many goals you have set for yourself and will continue to help you in the future to be successful. We believe in you! Congratulations on your graduation! May your future be filled with much love, happiness, good health and success. All our love, Mom, Dad and Judi Adam, Melissa, Emily and Brandon, Laure and Jarrett SENIOR ADVERTISEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS, Jasmin! The Lord has blessed us with a bright, pretty and compassionate daughter that has Jesus in her heart, and accomplished a lot injust 3 years. May the Lord guide you path, yourfuture, to be the person He wants you to be. We are so proud of you. Love, Mom 81 Dad m. Congratulations Jasmin! We are both so proud of you for all your hard work and dedication. What an amazing accomplishment to finish in only 3 years! We pray that the Lord Jesus continues to cover and keep you in your future endeavors! Much Love, Chris + Rochelle 9w PAGE M 444 WAY TO Go CHASE! Always reaching for the Stars; Caught a good few already; So many wonderful opportunities ahead. Countless Stars in the sky to pursue - just as well life is a journey and not a destination. Always there for you... Cheering from the sidelines... whatever the need. Love, Mom and Dad CONGRATULATIONS KYLE! You made it! We are so proud of your achievements. We know that your talent and positive attitude will bring you a very successful future. Morn 8! Dad, Garrett 8: Cali 8zjackie-O CONGRATULATIONS Mark! We always knew you were special. You can go as far as your dreams can take you. Love, Mom, Grandma, Papa and Lou CONGRATULATIONS, JAY! Your years at Miami have taken you far. We know you will continue to follow your dreams. We are so proud of you! Love; Mom, Dad,J0hn and Lauren Congratulations Gabriel! We are extremely proud of you Steph- We'ue watched you blossom into a passionate and compassionate young woman who is committed to making a difference in people's Hues. God's blessings , as you travel the road ofh'fe's ? future journeys! Love, Mom, Dad, Becky, Nada 8L Gramma and your accomplishments. We Love You, Mom, Dad, Roberto, Christina SENIOR ADVERTISEMENTS lations, We are happy that God gave you to us. You are a very talented and intelligent young lady. Remember that the sky is the limit. You can achieve whatever you want to in life. Your strong will power will take you far into the future. Don't let anyone steal your joy. I hope you don't stop there! W Va? Y? gfgg? Mom + Dad, Rudy and Vanessa 91717 Through the years, your super talent has amazed us and made us laugh and cry. We are very proud of you and wish you success in everything you try! Love, Mom, Dad 8: Maxie Marco Andre Osorio CONGRATULATIONS! We are extremely proud of you. You have accomplished so much in such a short time. Your dedication, enthusiasm and hard work has paid off. May God's blessings be With you always as you begin your journey to a successful and exciting life! LOVE, Mami, Papi, Marcel, Miko 8: Zuki SENIRADVERTISEMENTS ULATIONS Anthony! You have made your Wish come true in all you excellent accomplishments and we couldn't be more proud. May all you special goals and life's wishes come true because you so richly deserve it. Love, Mom, Dad and Rose HARLEY Here we are again, another wonderful milestone in your life! You have always made us all very proud. You are about to embark upon another chapter of this exciting journey of your life, Wherever it takes you, always stay true to yourselfl We know you will be successful in whatever path you choose to follow! All our love, Mom, Dad, Michelle, Brandi, And the whole family Congratulations Alex! We are so proud of you. We know that your talent, ambition and hard work will serve you well in the future. Love, Mom, Dad, Yale and Zach CONGRATULATIONS, DEMETRI! We love you. - Mom, Dad, John YiaYia + Papa Congratulations, Patrick! Love t Mom, Dad 8r Brian fl! 0' PAGE 448 To Gordi: Who would have been able to predict that our middle school crush would have led to a real fairy-tale? I'm so glad I'm with you and I wouldn't have wanted to Share these few yet special years with anyone else. You're my wall to lean on and an inspiration to me Every time I think that you have finally out done yourself you achieve more Now, all I need to know is whether we are going to freeze in Georgetown or Chicago, or melt in Miami, Congrats on everything you have accomplishedl Raudel Ann ery: I am thrilled to congratulate you for everything you have accomplished! I knew you would achieve all your goals, as I'm confident you will succeed in your future aspirations during law school. I love and admire you very much. May God bless you today and always! Ne l Congratulations on your graduation! We are sure that you will continue to succeed and we wish you all the best for a bright futurel Marni, Nori, Tio, Tati, Elena 8: Irma .7 u . ; x . r '7 ' ' ,. 7:: , DFM'AD Am ,FnciEiSEMENISmaxwzzzx Congratulations Lisa! You have lived up to our Great Expectations. You are indeed, Lisa! You have now gained your Passport to the world which eagerly awaits you. You have done us proud and brought us much joy. Our Blessings; Best Wishes; Love; and the Grace of God attend you always through your life's , journey. Wlth Love Mom, Dad, Christal, Amit, Anu, Ajee, Aja, Papa 61717 M1 Congratulwi Your hard work and dedication will continue to pay off. We are continually amazed by your Way TO G O 13:52:33: Lauren! + It's always great to be a Miami Hurricane. Love, Mom and Dad J FCongratulations, Nick! EN , We are so proud of you. Go out and live your dreams. PAGE N9 450 Love, Mom and Dad GQNGRATULATEQNS, jakai We are so proud of you. After a great college experience, we know you're prepared for a We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. fabulous future Just look at all the beautiful photographs in this book. Love, Mom, Dad, Kyle, and Courtney Love, , Mama 8: Pa, Mara 82 Lowe, Elana 8: Zoe SENIOR ADVERTISEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS, BRETT BURNBAUM! Your extraordinary achievements at the U were accomplished through hard work, perseverance and fortitude. We all take great pride and joy in this moment tparticularly coming as it does the year Big Blue won the Super BOWD. Much love, Your Famlly 1917 CAPRIA, Congratulations Graduate! We are so proud of all you have accomplished in the past four years. You have grown to become a wonderful young woman. Your enthusiasm and energy is a Special gift that has brought us so much j oy over the years. We hope that your future will bring you much happiness and success. Never forget how much we love you and we will always be there for you. Love, Dad, Mom and Siena J , w w r SENIRAVERTISEMENTS These last four years have been an amazing journey for you. We are very proud of what you have accomplished. The future is yours to take By Storm! Love, Mom and Dad Congratulations, Marjone! It's been 4 years filled With dedication and effort and finally, you made it. We are very happy and content for your success. We know it was hard. You not only proved that you were determined to finish your career, but you also did it in a language that is foreign for you. We wish you the best and for all of your dreams and hopes to come true. We will be there by your side to share the happiness of your success. We love you, , your farmly CONGRATULATIONS BARI! We are filled with enormous pride in regards to your achievements, participation, and contributions to all that you do but ore importantly, the loving 8: caring person you arel We are overflowing with joy that your passions and talents have brought you happiness and success Continue to follow your heart, it will lead to your dreams! Love Always, Mom, Dad, Stacy, Alyce, Wally, Lynne, John, Diane 8: Bill, Skoshi and Tigger too! Congratulations + Best of Luck BRETT! We are so proud of you and love you very much! Jeanie, Scott, Congratulations, Jake! We are very proud. Love, . Dad, Mom 8: Enc VI Jenna, Jaclyn, Scotty + Julia $917 Chris, .- CONGRATULATIONS, 454 ' ' Yelani! CLASS of 2008 Band of Hour WVUM-FM Radio Resident Assistant Ultimate Frisbee NSCS Golden Key Society Omicron Delta Kappa To a daughter whose achievement thus far has exceeded all expectations, you can count on our love and support for all your future plans. We are so proud of you, best wishes for a I am SO very bright future. proud of U! Love, God Bless You . Mom PaPa, MaMa and Belkls rCONGRATULATIONS DELIA! Everyday we thank God for blessing us with you, our smart beautiful, extraordinary daughter and may he continue to guide you on a safe path to something you love. We're so proud of you and all you have accomplished. Love, Your parents, brother and sisters, grandparents and scooby. SENIOR ADVERTISEMENTS Congratulations, , AND THE CLASS OF 2007 Yves - Marla! THANK YOU UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI AND PUBLIX CHARITIES Youthful Virtuous Excited Sublime Mature Artistic Radiant Influential Enlightened Yves-Marie, we are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. You have traveled an incredible journey. We wish you continued success. May God continue to bless you. With glove; Mom; Dad? Miltom EL Malcolm cmd Pooh The pessimist sees difflculty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every diffculty. -Winston Churchill 9917 Congratulations, Lauren! Proud Justifiable satisfaction Character Combination of qualities and features that distinguish our person Intelligent The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge Dedicated Wholly committed; devoted Honest Market by displaying integrity; genuine; fair; truthful; sincere; respectable The World is Yours! Love, Dad, Mom, Samantha, Chase and Kris SENIOR ADVERTISEMENTS The Eternally Grateful My Sincere To my son and beautiful Wife Darlene, thank you appreciation to my for putting up With me through my journey. To my family. my Classmates? professors, thank you for helping me achieve a life and my instructors for long dream. Professor Ober and DI. Vasquez, you have a dream come true. been an inspiration to me. I am eternally grateful. MTaHy Anne -A1ex Medina To my sweet angel in To my dearesthes my sincere appreciation and heaven tMomy, thank gratitude for ail your support and love. I could not have you so much this is done it without you. To my sons and brother thank you for you. for putting up with me To my Classmates, th ank you for -Be10 your words of encouragement and support. Love. Maguy I want to thank the almighty God, for giving me the strength and courage to accomplish this program. Also, my husband, son, family and friends for their Love always, Rachelle B.K.A. Chello G RN-BSN Class of 2007 would like to express its heartfelt appreciation for the dedication, commitment and mentorship provided by the faculty of the School of N ursing. T NE SCHWART I wouid like to express my sincere heart felt gratitude to God, my beautiful Wife, wonderful Children and my family for helping me make my professional. dream come true! vOM. tMaxy Sanchez First, I want to thank God for giving me the strength to complete the RN-BSN program. Then I want to thank my beautiful son Liam, and my classmates that stood by me every step of the way Thank You! 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Amin 349, 374 James, Edgerrin 120,123, James, Javaris 421 James, Koi Cristina 91, '1 mezxm , 347 400 119, 123, 166, 172, , 349, 379 199 Pabon,Julio 339 Paciflc Ocean 13 344, 381 111,113, 402 , 344, 380 113, 284, 346 301, 353 252, 274, 475 ,350 279 43, 91, 177, 180, 102, 237 185 ,278, 339, 403, 475 ,312, 353 , 344, 402 IRWKMWWA Uthman, Amal 297 Wyman, Margaret 407 Utley, Mick 254 Wyman, Max 345 Wyman, N1c 240 an, Sara 238 Wyskocil, Brandi 237 140, 141 316 Xiaoyi, George 348 Xiong, Willa 94, 95, 347 Xiques, Sueyen 407 XuJoseph 246, 349, 384 Xu. Rocky 249 Xu,Y1fan 348 104 ' 3281 Claudia 210 111, 346, 103, 232, 343, 384 William SL'I7 Wt; Andrew 406 0497'ny Fag THE 2008 IBIS 4-74- YEARBOOK STAFF 80,5 PARTY Chns Rackhffe and Emma Cason-Pratt are caught on camera sha11ng a happy moment as they dance to popular 80's hit songs. BIG 6-0 Members of The M1am1I-Iu111cane, D1stract10n Magazine, and the Ibis Yearbook join together to celebrate Randy Stands big birthday together, FRIENDS AND STAFFERS Courtney O'Connell and Leah Adams pose for a picture While out on the town. ORANGE BOWL, FAREWELL Staff memebers Sarah Baird Ashley Dav1dson Nick Dobias Marcia Meskiel Macy Sandra Hurtado Chns Rackhffe Courtney O Connell and Emma Cason Pratt tailgate before the last UM Homecoming game held 111 the Orange Bowl Stadium LASTWORD SARAH BAIRHD Ed1tor- 1nvch1ef 1 2008 Ibis Yearbook I' ve aIWays believed that the purpose of the Ibis 18 to prov1de an aCcurate account of the academic year so that ten or twenty years from noW We could Iook back on the time we spent as students at UM In th1s volurhe of the Ib1s 1t 5 my beI1e1 that We have successfully covered our lives in and out of the Classroom When you look at th1s book I hope 11 helps you a I LreIiye the memories you vaIue the 11105t a 1 Personally, I hope that When I look back on this book I Will 1311111 1' , 1;:th of the eVent on the page but also of the person Who created the page. ' , My responSIbiIities as editor 11'1- chief of the Ib ere more overwhel I I and time- consummg than you can possibly fathom or that I care tea m f But 111 putting th1s book together I made a lot of really great friends w1th peopIe that I probany would have never met outside of this puincatwu These 11801; e made com1ng to work a pleasant expen'ence I 111 sure that W111 remain life long fnends That I know too much ahout 1 thanks to our Key West retreat and a game of I love you, but . 1 IQ my staff and advisers thank you for aII of your hard work. Trust none of It Went unnoticed. STAFF MEMBERS Sarah Baird, Editor-in-Chief Chris Rackiiffe, Managing Editor Nick Dobias, Business Manager Emma Cason Pratt, Design Director Lauren Marshall, Copy Chief Veronica Sharon, Photo Editor Jen Shook, Photo Editor Leah Adams, Assistant Photo Editor Jessi Vondrak, Academics Editor Jacqui O'Donnell, Academics Editor Alexandra Vasquez, Greeks Editor Kelsey Karp, Greeks Editor Karunya Krishnan, Lifestyles Editor Delia Arevaio, Lifestyles Editor Courtney OiCorineil, Orgs Editor Sandra Hurtado, Sports Editor Ashley Davidson, People Editor Randy Stano, Faculty Adviser Bob DuBord, Financial Advisor Marcia Meskiei-Macy, Taylor Publishing Rep. Stacey Coon, Workstudy Erika Dries, Workstudy Martha Diaz,Workstudy NO, WE'RE HERE Sarah Baird,Ash1ey Davidson, and Nick Dobias scout out their location on the yearbook staff retreat in Key West. Delia Arevalo STAFF PAGEVCOLOPI-ION CGLQPHGN The Ibis is the offical undergraduate yearbook of the University of Miami and is staffed entirely by students. It is a fall delivery yearbook that includes coverage of previous Fall and Spring semesters. A11 enrolled undergraduates are provided a copy on a first come, first serve basis. Enrolled undergraduates pay a portion of the Ibis operating and publishing costs as a part of their student activity fee. The remaining cost is funded through Student Activities. The 2008 Ibis is 480 full color pages, consisting of six sections: academics, greek life, lifestyles, organizations, people, and sports. The 2008 Ibis was designed on Apple Macintosh OS X using Adobe Creative Suite 3 software UnDesign, Photoshop, and Illustratory Most images within the Ibis are photographed with Digital SLR cameras. Pages are submitted electronically to the printer in PDF format on Cd. Student portraits within the people section were taken by McGrath Studios on campus All pages were designed in Adobe InDesign, Photos and Illustrations used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Type was set in Caecilia, Edwardian, and Gotham. Body copy was set in Caeciiia 45 Light, 9 pt. on 10.8 pt. leading. The Ibis is printed by Taylor Publishing Company in Dallas, Texas. Further inquiries regarding the Ibis should be directed to: Ibis Yearbook PO. BOX 248121 Coral Gables, FL 33124 www.miamiredwibis 3052846385 Taylor Publishing 1550 West Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75335 www.tayloryearbooksicom 800.677.2800 McGrath Studios 8 Elm St Braintree, MA 02184 www.mcgrathstudios.com 800,588.7681 Special Thanks To: Autstiri American Statesman Board of Student Publications Bob Dubord Marcia Meskiel-Macy The Miami Herald The Miami Hurricane South Florida Sun-Sentinel Sports Information Randy Stario UM Communications 9M7 EARLY COMPUTING A member of The Miami Hurricane's staff works- hard tying up? , potential cover story for: the next issge a ' E ONICA SHARON PHOTO BY V R N IBIS s AFF micro COURT SYOP ,7 SPECIAL $01., CTIONS THE TOWERS, COMMUTER PARKING, LIVING OFF CAMPUS, THE VILLAGE, SPORTSFEST, HERITAGE, DORM ROOMS, SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS, COMMUNAL BATHROOMS, LIVING WITH ROOMMATES A kewwnw t . WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Members of Pi Kappa Alpha welcome new members to the PKA house in the , eally weeks of the fali , PHOTO BY VERONICA semestel of1961, SHARON MBIS STAFF , MOVING ON UP; , t Students wait in the e ' elevator lobby to move Mm'ilzy PAGE N9 wwxwwwgwgw W. W W, W 1. whiny