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

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' BI-WEEKLY BLOWOUTS Every Tuesday and Thursday, UM students get out. their buttonadowns and high heels for a fun night out, With drinks flowing and music pounding, you cant go wrong with a night out in the Grove. PHOTO COURTESY MARIA ECHEVARRIA The Grove is the preferred hot spot for college hijinks WO R DS TORY GILLIAM There are multiple rites of passage that any Cane must go through and one of the most important is a fun and sometimes debaucherous night in Coconut Grove, or simply the Grove. Filled with bars, restaurants and great shopping, the Grove is the best mix of everything that Miami has to offer within a four-block radius. The Grove is probably most famous for the vast array of bars that Canes frequent like Chicagots, Boardwalk, Tavern and Barracuda's. However, there is one bar that is most beloved by UM students and Canes fans in general: Sandbar. Hurricanes paraphernalia everywhere, Sandbar is a shrine to UM, even naming a drink after its favored team. tAs a UM student, there,s no better place to be on Thursday night than Sandbarf said junior Kate Armstrong, who doesn't miss a Thursday out. titts loud and full of people, but everyoneis there to have a good time. College students are also usually cash- conscious, and Montyis in the Grove definitely gives reason to celebrate. With haIf-price cocktails and specials on a variety of fresh seafood, Montyis is the typical Friday evening - hangout. Montyts is always a fun, chill place . ' ' to hang out on a Friday night? sophomore . Kushal Desai said. tiGood food, good music and good company. Its full of college kids and tons of friends. Whether you want to grab something to eat at Montyts or sip a Category 3 Hurricane at Sandbar on a Thursday night, the Grove is definitely the place to do just that. Almost any night you can find Canes in the Grove for the eclectic and even outrageous bars and restaurants. Coconut Grove is definitely a Miami hot spot, pulsing with the energy of the countless Canes who keep it alive. O 2 2 Lifestyles

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Mimss ALMA MATER Virginia Tech DEGREE Music Business and Entertainment Industries REASON FOR COMING TO MIAMI It was between NYC and Miami and Miami has the best music program Chemistry ALMA MATER University of Bath DEGREE PhD. candidate in REASON FOR COMING TO MIAMI Very good educational opportunities and great facilities DEGREE Ph.D. in Nursing REASON FOR COMING TO MIAMI Not only will I get the nursing clinical doctorate I wanted, but I am getting it from a first class school. ALMA MATER Yale University ALMA MATER Stanford University DEGREE PhD. candidate in Human Genetics and Genomics REASON FOR COMING TO MIAMI To study statistical genetics in a world-renowned genomics group YOURLIFESTARTS HERE Angela Marta and Alessandra Christensen-Rober sign new students in and give out Miami-themed gifts before they attend the Graduate Orientation in the Storer Auditorium. Aw .- FIRSTDAYOFSCHOOL New graduate students network with each other at the welcome reception at the campus-favorite Rathskeller. ITS GREAT Sebastian the Ibis, Graduate Student Association and Dean Terri Scandura show school spirit by introducing new Canes to the iconic cheers. ds' Good Start Exchange students instantly connect with the new experiences and warm welcome of the university WORDS FEIER MA PHOTOS COURTESY THE GRADUATE SCHOOL As an international student, the orientation experience was quite impressive. I can still cleary remember the welcome party at Rathskeller. At that time, I had just arrived in the United States for no more than a week and hardly knew anyone. I was invited to the party, which was held by GSA. Their warm welcome made me feel comfortable about this foreign place. I met my classmates, professors and other international students there. After the party at the Rat, the most exciting part of the week of orientation was the party at President Donna Shalalals house. Before I came, I had heard about this annual event. However, I was still astonished by her house and the party. There were so many surprises on that day. I didnt expect that her house could contain over 1000 people. Its just too large. There were a ton of food and drinks and the cheer squad put on shows. My friends and I enjoyed the ice cream and the music. We sat along the inlet eating, chatting and looking forward to our future. Everything was new to me, and I was well- prepared to start my new life here. In my home country, China, we dont have many activities before the semester starts. Usually, we only have some introduction lectures. So the orientation experience at UM was special and inspiring. Although there are cultural differences, people are so friendly, which made me love this university at first sight. 021 Graduate School Orientation

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MIDNIGHTSNACKATTACK After a long night in the Grove, Hahhah Kahh ahd Gabe Luciano stop to grab a bite to eat with their friends at Johnny Rockets. The i940s-themed Chain restaurant is located across from CocoWalk in the heart of the Grove. PHOTO ROBERT WAGENSEIL ENFUEGO Grad student Shannon Reid works the table in a game of beer pong at Barracuda'st Beer pong has gained popularity recently with many bars in the Grove having tables to play on. PHOTO ROBERTWAGENSEIL GOOD FRIENDS,GOOD DRINKS Seniors Adam Margol, Thomas Fugard and Jeremy Kruger grab a drink and share a few laughs at Tavern, still in costume after a mixer PHOTO COURTESY MARIA ECHEVARRIA STOP CALLING,STOP CALLING Bijad Pate. Cristina IRISHTIMES Dahhy Driscoll, Joshua Cantor Sutunphon ahd Gigi Boyed dance on the floor at and Anthony Ferraresi celebrate St, Patis Day Chicago's. PHOTO COURTESY MARIAECHEVARRIA at Sandbar. PHOTO COURTESY JOSHCANTOR ' M' m SHAKEYOURBODY DOWNTOTHEGROUND Students enjoy the sexy and jazzy interior of Chicago's, the newest, premier party spot in the Grove. Chicago's is a steakhouse that turns into a popular night Club after hours PHOTO COURTESY MARIAECHEVARRIA THE ULTIMATE BAR CRAWl WO R DS RACHEL DEHAYES Much of the Miami student body can almost always be found roaming the bars of Coconut Grove on a Thursday night. Most groups have a desired route around the Grove, hopping from bar to bar without paying a cover charge. Below are a few of the fan favorites. MR. MOE'S DOG DAYS OF SPRING Graduate student Dean Michael Schwartz and his girlfriend Daisy Ramos enjoy two big glasses of Moe's famous Moose Juice. PHOTO COURTESY MARIA ECHEVARRIA FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS IN MIAMI Seniors Veronica Alvarez, Christina Lopez and Kassandra Perez grab a drink at Fat Tuesday, where it's Mardi Gras all the time PHOTO COURTESY KASSANDRA PEREZ BARRACUDA'S PITCHERS ALL AROUND Alyssa Drazih, Lauren Berhoskie, Brogan Aberhethy and Katie Sullivan share a pitcher of beer at Barracuda'si PHOTO COURTESY MARIA ECHEVARRIA CRAZY PIANOS THEPIANOMAN Before requesting a song, seniors Emily Schumacher, Tori Tullier, Shahha Ossi and Kristie Rupp have a drink with one of the piano players. PHOTO COURTESY KIERSTEN SCHMIDT TAVERN TAVERN FEET Marcy Gallun and her friends take advantage of the cheap pitchers. flip cup table and dance music inside the Groves most established bar. PHOTO COURTESY MARCIGALLUN SANDBAR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR Seniors Allison Butier and Diana Rubih frequent Sandbar for its strong drinks, loud dance music and pehhy-beer Wednesdays. PHOTO COURTESY KIMBERLY THOMPSON The Grove 0 2 3