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

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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

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PARTY IN THE PAhKING LOT E GEARING UP Get decked out in orange and green; the crazier, the better . FILLINGUP Bring a grill, 2 hamburgers and all the grilling accessories LIQUID COURAGE Load , a cooler full of ice-cold : beers and red Solo cups : RIDIN' Pack your Cane : Card with a bus sticker ' or youtll be left behind GAMES Play football, beanbag toss or some . kind of game ; SNEAK Dont get ' arrested. police carefully GRILLIN'ANDCHILLIN' Sigma Chi brothers Maclean McAlister, Drew GETLOW Jonathan Hobbs and alumnus Marc Miceli show I patrol UM tailgates Collins, Craig Vogel and James Landis grill Cheeseburgers at their their moves to get into the football spirit. Power 96 FM ' fraternityts tailgate. PHOTO KELLYFITZPATRICK provided music for fans before games. PHOTO JACQELYN ...... TURNER-HAURY O 3 O Lifestyles