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

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SMALL CHANGES BIIMPACT Lionel Moise discusses subtle changes enacted during his term as student body president WO R DS TORY GILLIAM u. Few words have meant more in recent years than the word change. Change was a major part of President Barack Obamais platform and made The New York Times list of The Buzzwords of 2008. On a local scale, change has happened in ways that may not have even been noticed. Yet, sometimes little things that go unnoticed have the largest impact. Due to the closing of the Apartment Area, the Department of Residence Halls enacted a lottery for housing starting with the fall semester of 2010. Current residents were required to opt-in and if the University did not have enough housing to accommodate those who opted-in, there would be a random drawing. Due to a glitch in the system, however, some people woke up to find that they did not have housing after seeing that they did at midnight on March 1. Outraged students started a Facebook group, which allowed them to share views and express their feelings directly to administrators who viewed the group. In his State of the U address, Student Government President Lionel Moise recapped his term as president and spoke about the changes that he has affected. First and most popular with his constituents was his bringing back the ibis Ride shuttle to Coconut Grove. The canceled shuttle was a point of much contention among the student body, so Moise and his team went to work quickly and successfully fought to have it reinstated. Other additions to transportation included the monthly Key Biscayne beach shuttle and the return of the holiday break airport shuttles, which Moise described as nespecially touching because of the economic crisis. Another commitment that Moise stayed true to during his term was his environmentally conscious platform, including putting blue lids on recycling cans to make them more obvious. The removal of trays in the dining halls was controversial at first. Although we have received some complaints Itm pleased to announce this program has saved over 46 tons of waste, Moise said. He and his team also extended library hours to 247 the week before final exams, enabled UPrint dollars to carry over for an entire academic year, had the bookstore offer discounts before sporting events and added a printer to the UC computer lab. Recapping his policies at the State of the U, Moise said, Today solidifies that the year is almost over; my college career is almost over, but its been a great and amazing experience. STATEOFTHEU Student Body President Lionel Moise gives the annual State of the U speech on the Rock, recapping the various changes and improvements made during his term. Moise answered questions from his constituents about past and future initiatives. PHOTO CAYLANIMMO Changes on Campus 027 ...............

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Tales of strife and success from the campusparking lots INFO COMPILED KATYPATAO PHOTO RACHEY EWY Whether in New York City or downtown Miami, parking is a hassle everywhere; parking on campus is no exception. In order to ensure a parking space by the School of Communication and Memorial Building, commuters arrive early in the morning. Any time past 11:30 and there will not be a spot. Not only do drivers need to worry about getting a spot, but also, they should hope that the next commuter looking for a tight spot doesnlt hit, scratch or destroy their car. If 11:30 seems early, then give up thoughts of parking in a garage, as Pavia fills its four floors before 10:30. Because parking is such a source of stress, commuting students must arrange their class schedule to cater to the early mornings fighting campus traffic. What a pain! I paid $455 for a parking permit, spent 15 minutes driving around campus looking for a spot and ended up having to pay for a parking meter in order to go to class. Thanks, UM. Chelsea Matiash, sen I' or I only park in the communication school lot. Whatls really annoying is when people park over the line so its like therels a spot, but therels not a spot. Stefanie Schartel, sen I' or I've witnessed people back up into other cars and drive away. One time I got the license plate number and left it on the persons car who was all messed up. Ive had two hit and runs and know how annoying it is to have your insurance go up because of some unknown person. Diana Alvarez, junior Since I started school last semester, live been getting there every day by 8 am. - even if i didnt have a class until11 a.m. Might sound crazy, but that's the only surefire way to avoid driving around for 40 minutes looking for a space. Kathleen Murphy, freshman People who commute already know the traffic patterns. Its like welre migratory birds, and we know not to get to school after a certain time. This means days and schedules have to be planned accordingly. Pola Bunster, sophomore One day when I came back to my car I saw that the car beside my driver's seat door parked an inch away. In order to get in I had to crawl in from the passenger seat. People need to learn how to park. Alexandra Hurtado, freshman Only a Mini Cooper can comfortably fit in the spots that are painted. They are the exact size of your car, leaving you no room to open a door to get out, especially if the idiot next to you didnt park perfectly within the lines. Caitlin Marina, sophomore I think its ridiculous that people with discount parking passes have to park so far away just because were not in the same financial position as other students. 3 Kenneth Garcia,junz'or University Village kids get shorted since we can t park on campus during the day without being ticketed - and they ticket like its going out of style- even if you have a bunch of stuff that would be unrealistic to carry, regardless of how close UV is. If you have to be on campus all day until the shuttles stop running, its a long walk home in the dark. Corey Erb, senior Parking on Campus 0 2 9