ill HllRRIlMF VOLUME 74, NUMBER' WWW.HURRICANE.MIAMI.EDU ERIDAY, APRIL 18.1997 in this issue Students urged to donate organs with a fatal pulmonary disease sister and her own rehabilitation, awareness among the South Florida some unfounded fears." • Cheerleader where their only hope of recovery Onega has found comfort in advo­ college community. There are a lot of myths that keep lied in receiving a double-lung cating the impact of organ donation. In trie last seven years, the number people from becoming organ urges students transplant. "Right after my transplant I got of people needing transplants has donors, Garcia said. Both sisters were put on an organ really involved. People are not edu­ tripled to 50,000. Nine to 10 people "The major misconception is that to donate this transplant waiting list and all ihey cated enough," Ortega said. die a day waiting for a transplant, people have a belief that their reli­ could do was simply wait. "Anybody can become an organ said Karen Garcia of the Organ gion does not support organ dona­ week Within five months of the diagno­ donor." Procurement Organization. tion," Garcia said. By SARAH GUARNACCIA sis, Ortega was matched with a The entire country is emphasizing According to Ken Trachy of the People also fear that donating Assistant News Editor donor while her sister still hoped for the importance of donating organs Organ Procurement Organization, organs will leave scars and will per­ Junior and Miami Hurricane an appropriate donor of her own. during National Organ and Tissue this week will be an effort to combat manently disfigure their bodies. cheerleader Cris Ortega didn't know Vicky then fell into a coma while Donor Week (April 20-26). the many misconceptions about "There are no visible scars," a thing about donating organs until awaiting the results of the relentless The Organ Procurement organ donation through education. Garcia said. " You can have an open she received a double-lung trans­ search, and soon after died, just days Organization, at the UM School of "Organ Donation Week is about casket [funeral]." plant last year that saved her life. after Chris Ortega's double-lung Medicine, and PanAmerican trying to bring America to an under­ transplant. Hospital are the sponsors of the spe­ standing with education," Trachy About two years ago, Ortega and See ORGANS * Page 2 her twin sister Vicky were diagnosed Since the unfortunate death of her cial week that aims to increase said. "We want to try to alleviate NFL DRAFT IS HERE • What does this weekend's NFL Draft hold in store? Read our Assistant Sports Editor's Poor attendance at predictions and see where Miami players stand. SPORTS, page 4 International Week said Lorenz Michel Pruss, member Each year, organizers said the • Rain blamed of the Japanese Club. event lends itself an opportunity to Since International Week events become even better than the year for lack of began Monday, students have visit­ before. ed the likes of Europe, Japan, The different international orga­ participation Thailand and Africa by way of the nizations and the Council on L'niversity Center Patio. International Students and By SARAH GUARNACCIA Students have had a chance to Organizations plan activities to and KRISTIN DELUCA feast on ethnic foods from India, draw students together. Of the Staff the Middle East, Asia and Europe, Many students participating felt Despite having the chance to and to learn about different cultur­ that they accomplished that. taste free Japanese curry and sushi al dances and customs. "The [Japanese] club has been rolls, some students kept from Organizers say events are preparing for three weeks. The enjoying International Week planned all for the sake of helping success has been pretty good," because of moderate weather con­ students develop an understanding Pruss said. ditions. of the many cultures that this uni­ Artima Siriwan disagrees with "We give out free food so it will versity represents. Pruss in saying that the week has attract more people, but it's cloudy, "It's a chance to try different not been as promising as she so not as many people showed up foods and learn about different cul­ thought it would be. as would have if it was nicer out," CHASING WHO? tures," Pruss said. "The week has not been very successful," Siriwan said. "Last • Read a review of the new year there was a much better movie Chasing Amy and an turnout." interview with star Ben Even though she said she feels Affleck. the intent of International Week is ,B e to "tie nationalities together," the ***" •ACCHtTvt 8 6 fellowship cannot be accom­ plished without much student STUDENTS SPEAK OUT involvement. • Read student reaction to Siriwan said the weather is the last issue's Tiger Woods article biggest factor in the low student plus a staff editorial on the turnout, as opposed to the role of entire topic of divergent ignorance played by the part of the opinions. students. OPINION, page 10 "The rain affected the event a lot. There would be much more people if it didn't rain all week," |.|. GAMA -LOBO / Hurricane Photographer J.J. GAMA- IOBO / Hurricane Photographer Siriwan said. CHA-CHA-CHA: )uan and Rosalba Reyes sway with the music on the news briefs BROWSING THE WORLD: UM International student Nelson Events continue until tomorrow Patio as a part of International Week. They are members of the Somos Castellanos looks at the shopping opportunities on the UC Patio. night's Closing Ceremonies. Peru Inca Heritage Cultural Group. UM NAMES EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING RECIPIENTS The Office of the Provost and Instructional Advancement Center announced the recipi­ Hillel prepares ents of the 1997 Excellence In Teaching Awards. The winners are: Maryann Barber, School of UM Muslim students UM for Passover Business, Computer Information Systems; Shirley The name Passover is taken Dennis-Escoffer, School of • UM students from die Book of Exodus and Business, Accounting; Alan pray for fire victims invited to two refers to the tenth plague inflict­ Goldman, College of Arts and ed upon Pharaoh and the Sciences, Philosophy; Thomas Seder dinners Egyptians, as thei. first-born Nolen, College of Arts and • Fire swept said. "When you make that pilgrim­ at the same time, with over 2 million children were struck down by Sciences, Biology; Thomas age and you go with a sincere heart, people, you just have so much con­ to celebrate God, who "passes over" the Steinfatt, School of through Mecca, once you perform that duty for God trol." Israelite first bom. Communication, Speech; alone, then all your sins have been The festival of Eid Ud'Addah Jewish holiday "One of the most important forgiven and you come back like a began yesterday. Linda Taylor, College of Arts By SARAH GUARNACCIA parts of being Jewish is remem­ Saudi Arabia, newborn baby." The holiday commemorates the and Sciences, Anthropology; Assistant News Editor bering. We are people who are Jabbar said even if the hajjis had time when the Muslim prophet Michelle Wright, College of The Jewish community of the very deeply rooted," said Rabbi late Tuesday not yet fully made the hajj—the pil­ Abraham was told to sacrifice his Arts and Sciences, Foreign University of Miami will cele­ Jeffrey Falick. "We Jews have a grimage—they were still considered son Ishmael. Languages. By KELLY RUANE brate passover with two days of history." free of sin. Jabbar said this holiday empha­ The winners were selected News Editor sacred meals. According to Falick, some for their creative teaching "Even if I make the intention and sizes another difference between Christians celebrate the Seder While they prayed lo celebrate the 1 die on my way to the hajj, as long Islam and the Judeo-Christian doc- The Greater Miami Hillel methods. Each faculty member Islamic Eid U'addah holiday on the Jewish Student Center is invit­ meals believing that this was demonstrated a commitment to as the intention was pure then sins tnne Christ's last supper. University Center Patio yesterday will be forgiven," Jabbar said. "God "We believe the son to be sacri­ ing students who will not have excellence evident in an exten­ morning, Muslim students also the chance to share this holiday The Passover represents to sive portfolio including student knows best but the general belief is ficed was Ishmael, not Isaac," Falick an ongoing quest for thought of the victims of a fire that that those people are bound for par­ Jabbar said. with their families to attend trie evaluations, a personal narra­ Seder meals with them on freedom for the Jewish commu­ spread ;hrough a pilgrim camp in adise." Jabbar said that in tlie Book of tive of teaching philosophy Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday. Monday and Tuesday evening. nity, stating that the role they and a course syllabus. Jabbar said what humans think is Genesis, the story is told in which played in Egypt was die world's Tlie Muslim students on campus "The climax is the Seder, terrible, such as the tragedy in Ishmael is cradled by his mother first account of slavery. included in their prayers thoughts of which is the first major ceremo­ Mecca, is not so extreme in his god's Haggar, who is crying because she "It is a holiday of freedom," the pilgrims in Mecca, who were eyes. fears her son will die of thirst. ny of Passover," said Rabbi today's weather Jeffrey Falick of Hillel. Falick said. killed when a fire swept through a "It's very disturbing for us to see "The angels come to her and tell tent city in the Islamic holy city Passover begins when those Generally inaugurated in ihe DELUGE COMING TO END that happen, but I believe it's part of her that he is going to be a great home, i?assover without family Tuesday afternoon. Over 200 were God's plan." Jabbar said. "God father of a nation and then she looks of the Jewish faith sit down to Today will be sunny, breezy estimated killed or injured in the their Seder. may leave a void in the lives of and cool—a much needed knows best. In our shallow view of over and she sees a gushing well," Jewish students. fire, on the holiest of Muslim holi­ things it does seem terrible and dis­ Jabbar said. "That is what we call With special stories, foods break from the last two weeks days. and songs, the holiday cele­ "We hope to fill the voia of rain. Highs will be in the couraging, but God has the bigger the Well of Zumzum, and it's basi­ where young people can't The Eid u'addah holiday is the picture. We say 'How can all this cally in the middle of the desert but brates the Exodus of the mid 70s with winds out fo the first 10 days of Zhul Hija. the last Hebrews from Egyptian undertake the holiday," Falick northwest at 15 to 20 mph. evil be happening?' but we think in it supplies millions of people." said. month in the Islamic lunar calendar. terms of the close vicinity where the During the firs 10 days of this bondage under the Pharaoh's - National Wtviffier Service Students ar. urged to connect Pilgrims are required to make a trip bigger picture is beyond." month, Muslims from all over the rule. with then families during this to Mecca, if they have the means to world fulfill their obligation to per­ During the eight days of Jabbar said conditions in Mecca special holiday. do so. are nol usually hazardous and have form the pilgrimage to Mecca once passover, most of the Jewish look bock However, Hillel has also put Haseeb Jabbar, president of the improved over the years. in their lifetime. community will not eat foods together gift baskets for the oar- Muslim Students Association, said "My parents made the hajj and "If they have the means to do so that contain leavened bread, FAILED EXILE INVASION ents to purchase for theii chil­ the Muslims are comforted after the generally speaking because Saudi [then they go| to the holy city of such as matzi crackers. This dren who are far from home. Yesterday marked the 36 tragedy in Mecca because they Arabia is a wealthy country they do Mecca, Arabia," Jabbar said. reminds the Jews of die bread year anniversary of the failed believe the hajjis, the Muslim word make very good accommodations," "Within these 10 days there's that did not have time to rise "It's a little sampling, i care Bay of Pigs invasion. Invading for pilgrims, are in paradise now. Jabbar said. "Trie areas where pil­ Muslims in the city who congregate when the Hebrews abruptly left package," Falick said. Cuban exile forces were "The belief of Muslims is that [the grims do go for the hajj are facilitat­ Egypt. Students interested in partici­ defeated by the Castro govern­ hajjis] are in paradise now," Jabbar ed for large amounts of people, but See MUSLIMS • Page 2 Other meals include Jewish pating with die Seder at Hillel ment after the Kennedy admin­ delicacies such as inuizo ball are urged to reserve a table set­ istration refused to provide soup and gefilte fish. ting for $20 today only. oromised air suppor*. PAGE 2* THt MHWI Hi RK1I WE* FRIDAY, APRIL 18,1997 campus calendar LJ • COSO, SAFAC: Applications Days Canned Food Drive will take Internet Access Kits now are now available for COSO and place today at the Rat during SAFAC positions for the 1997-98 Senior Happy Hour. Students who school year. Please pick them up in bring in a canned food item will UC 209. Applications are due get 10 percent off drinks. available to UM stud^pts Friday, April 25, at 5 p.m. in UC Tomorrow, volunteers will go to 209. Also, student organization-at- the Miami Rescue Mission in it's equivalent to America Online or havafeit had the need, training and large seats will be elected at the Miami Beach. Meet at Stanford Center, room 101 A • Information any other network service," Temares kno^Pdge necessary. Student Organization Meeting on Circle at 9 a.m. if you are interest­ Students can also use the Internet said. Now the students and staff there Wednesday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. ed in going. and World Wide Web from many of are working on how to offer more in UC 211. Any questions, please Technology The Internet Access Kit includes the University's computer laborato­ • HILLEL: Sign up to reserve a courses to the students focusing on call Beth at 284-6399. applications such as Netscape ries. Using the Web "rodents can table at the Hillel Passover Seders training on the Internet and basic •SOJOURN, ASIAN-AMERI­ ready to help Navigator and allows students, fac­ see more content, picture'- and dia­ today. Stop by the Hillel Jewish software packages. CAN CHRISTIAN FELLOW­ ulty, staff, alumni and friends to surf grams, while in the Internet students Student Center The cost is $20. students the Internet at discount prices. access texts. Temares said. The Internet's best advantage is SHIP: Join us as we study the • STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Students pay —— Commuter s»udents can research because "the ability to do book of Ecclesiastes. We meet Applications are available for By NAYIVA BLANCO $12 a month for dial up tathe 'ext but not the research [on the Internet] far Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the positions on the Student "The Hurricane Staff Writer 50 hours of Website -vhen connecting exceeds the library," Temares said. Baptist Student Ministries Government Supreme Court for The Internet is the next step in the online access important thing to from home Students should only be careful Building (1200 Stanford Drive). the 1997-98 school year. For more world of communication, and and $19.95 for about material from either the Net For more informalion, call Girard information, stop by the SG office, remember is that The World Wide Web ser­ University of Miami students are unlimited or the Web that is not as truthful as Middleton at 667-1066. UC 240 and pick up an applica­ vice is available in the taking that step. access. this is not the the material found in books. tion. College ot Engineering, • TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO "It's a changing world and more A $10 regis­ only method of School of Business, the Temares said his advice to stu­ CULTURAL ASSOCIATION: lo post your events in our and more people are going to be tration fee is communication." library and the residential dents, especially commuters who The TCA wishes to thank all using this method of communica­ also required. colleges' laboratories. have computers at home, is to get a members for their contributions to compus calendar, slop by our tion," said Lewis Temares, vice "It's cheaper "It's a great thing to modem and talk to a person at the success of International Week office in University Center, Rm. 221. president of UM Information than any of the LEWIS TEMARES, have," Temares said. Information Technology. and thanks to all those who visited Technology and dean of the College other services," The University blocks out "[This is soj you make sure you our booth to learn our language. Also visit Jhe Humane Online for vice president of of Engineering. Temares said. illegal 01 pornographic can get the best out of the • STEP/LINK: World Hunger additional postings Temares and his staff of Step-by-step Information material that could be resources," Temares said. Information Technologies at the instructions are Technology accessed by students and The Ungar Lab offers full-time Ungar Computer Center make sure also offered allows the students to stay academic help and student user honor council update students at the University can use through the connected for as long as stu- assistants to meet students' needs. and understand the services offered Internet Access Kit Information and dents are using the Net. "The important thing to remem­ LJ by Information Technology. Instruction Pamphlet, which con­ If students are not active on the ber is that this is not the only One of the services Information tains a detailed explanation of the net, they can only stay connected for method of communication," Council sanctions students Technologies provides is the service and the steps to install the 10 to 20 minutes. Temares said. "This would just On February 11, two students ethics seminar. UM/IBM Internet Access Kit. Access Kit, open the Internet Temares said one of the reasons enhance it by handing another way alerted their professor that two Final Disciplinary Probation is "It's a kit that allows you to enter account, connect to it and surf. This students are not taking advantage of of communication. People are made other students were cheating in the in effect until the end of the stu­ IBM's Global Network services and is available at the Ungar Computer these services might be that they to communicate with other people." back of the room. dents' undergraduate career and Trie alleged Honor Code viola­ indicates that the students' actions tion was referred to the Honor flagrantly violated University stan­ Council. dards. Man shares experience of walking The Honor Council charged both If the students commit another students with cheating by using a violation of University policies or notebook during the closed-book regulations and are found guilty, examination. The students were the students will face a minimum through Africa with UM students also accused of conversing with sanction of suspensions. each other during the exam. in Africa and how it is reflective of exploitation of Africa has con­ Giantnio added that Africa is not • STEP, LINK poverty around the globe. tributed greatly to its poverty and the "dark continent" waiting to be The students plead not guilty. —77i«? Honor Council Update is Erin Jacques, a junior and chair­ starvation problems. redeemed by the Western ideology. The Honor Council found the stu­ compiled by Kelly Ruane, news sponsor events person of STEP, said the program He also added that Africa has Jacques said that this was one of dents guilty and sanctioned both editor, with informalion from helped to bring the issues of poverty much to offer the world in terms of the first events of the week and that with Final Disciplinary Probation William Sandler, Honor Council as part of World in Africa directly to UM in a novel dealing with environmental issues student participation was good. and successful completion of an Executive Secretary. Hunger Days way. creatively. Other events scheduled for the Patric Giantnio, also a sociolo­ Perla Delpino, a senior, said the week were an Empty Bowl By MICHELLE GOLDEN gist, said he decided to walk across presentation was interesting because Campaign and Global Dinner for national & world news Hurricane Staff Writer Africa in two and a half years in an it dispelled some of the misconcep­ Thursday. STEP and LINK presented effort to gain the knowledge neces­ tions she had about Africa. A canned food will take place LJ sary to save Africa form its despera­ Delpino said it was enlightening "Footsteps into Change," a multi­ today at the Rathskeller. Students TOBACCO READY TO PAY OUT? could not use people, like the media presentation about a man's tion and poverty. to discover that the Western world who bring in one canned food item A $300 billion payment is being Marlboro Man. in their ads. experience walking across Africa in "Instead" he said, "Africa saved takes three times as much from will receive a 10 percent discount on discussed as settlement in the NETANYAHU AGED ILLEGALLY, the UC lower lounge as one of the me." Africa as it gives in farm-aid and drinks. ongoing lawsuits against the tobac­ ISRAELI POLICE SAY many events scheduled during Giantnio said he learned that loan money. There will be a volunteer oppor­ co industry. An Israeli police report has urged World Hunger Days. Africa is not a "box of despair" but Giantnio said that Americans tunity at Miami Rescue Mission RJR Nabisco and Phillip Morris, that Prime Minister Benjamin Footsteps into Change, which was rather a continent of rich natural could alleviate this by demanding tomorrow. two giants in the tobacco industry, Netanyahu be charged with breach sponsored was designed by the pro­ resources that have been exploited that the American press presents Jacques said she believes World would pay the $300 billion to cover of trust and fraud in an influence- ducer, Patric Giantnio, to inform by international and national com­ more of an honest picture of Africa Hunger Days is important because it the industry's liability for smoking. peddling scandal involving a politi­ people about the causes of poverty panies, elitists and governments. and by getting involved with issues helped raise awareness to the issues The settlement could also cian on trial for corruption. According to Giantnio, this of poverty in their communities. of poverty in society. involve strict controls on tobacco Police have been focusing on the advertising, according to CNN, brief appointment of Roni Bar-On along with the payment, which as attorney general last May. Bar- Muslim students celebrate holiday would be payed out over 25 years. On was pushed for the job by The lawsuits were filed by the politician Aryeh Deri, who was on From MUSLIMS • Page 1 said. "While (Muslims are] doing all Only the hajjis do not fast on said. "The women wear whatever utlorneys general of Florida, trial for corruption at the lime. Deri these rites there's supplications that Wednesday. they want within the Islamic attire." Mississippi. Arizona. Washington hoped to win a plea bargain once for the place of worship." (they] pray and one of the big ones "The conditions are harsh Eid ul'addah 10th day, the day of slate, Connecticut and Minnesota. Bar-On was appointed. Jabbar said Muslims believe that [they] cite out loud is telling enough," Jabbar said. the festival, starts with prayer in the The slates were asking that the In return for Bar-On's appoint­ Haggar ran from one mountain to Allah that they ve come as the On the holy day on Thursday, the morning, and after that each person industry pay for the slates' smok- ment, Deri promised Netanyahu another looking for help seven times guests. The pilgrims are seen as men in Mecca are supposed to wear in Mecca will have a sacrifice of a ing-related medical costs that his plan to withdraw Israeli and then she began praying. guests of the gods." two white sheets of cloth wrapped lamb or a goat. The possible settlement was troops from the West Bank town of "Those mountains are still The hajjis are made up of men around them, and sandals which are The meat from the sacrifices is facilitated by the settlement Hebron would be supported by there—Safa and Marwah—and one and women. The holiest day took supposed to be simple, without any given to the poor. reached by Liggett Group. Inc. As Deri's Shas party. of the rites that Muslims do is walk place yesterday. sewing, to represent the Muslims as Jabbar said Muslims who do not part of its settlement, Liggett The report says that based on the very briskly between those two On Wednesday, Muslims all over equal. perform the hajj, the pilgrimage to agreed to turn over documents that evidence they've collected, "it is mountains seven times," Jabbar the world spent the day fasting and "Their races and other ethnic Mecca, are required to wear their had until now been kept secret. appropriate to file charges as praying. identities are overlooked," Jabbar nicest clothes, not the white sheets. The documents show the indus­ detailed in the specific recommen­ try's knowledge of the addictive- dations." ness of smoking, which had long Though Netanyahu will fight the been denied by the industry. Week increases organ awareness charges, his government may be The documents may be used in mortally wounded. court against other cigarette com­ If charges are pressed, From ORGANS •» Page 1 heart transplants. a fiatline of donation," Trachy said. and let them know how donation panies. Netanyahu will likely have to call A heart was not available for 8- The role that the Organ works." The industry is seeking to be pro­ for new elections. Netanyahu won A lot of times, people do not want year-old Muhuke Monobe of Procurement Organization plays in Ortega said that people, particu­ tected against any future litigation. the last elections by a slim margin, to think about organ donating Shinagawa, Japan. Because of her the organ donation process is being larly students at UM, should not Smokers would seek payments and he is despised by many Israelis. because it brings up the issue of country's stand on heart transplants, responsible for the retrieval and dis­ wait until they or someone they love tri mi an industry fund, but couldn't Also, the Shas party may with­ death, Garcia said. few organs arc available for trans­ tribution of organs for transplanta­ needs an organ transplant to moti­ the companies themselves. draw from Netanyahu's coalition if "It's taboo to talk about death," plant. tion. vate them to learn more about it and 'i' return, the cigarette compa- Deri is indicted, leaving Netanyahu Garcia said. Therefore, Monobe arrived in the "That involves actually going to become donors themselves. . . • would be regulated by the without a majority. What Ortega and the Organ United States in late March, where hospitals and working with doctors "1 didn't have a clue as to what it I "il niiel Drug Administration. Procurement Organization want to she awaited a heart donor, which and nurses for effective organ dona­ was. I didn't know how far advanced They would also be banned from —compiled by Shane Weaver get across is that death is inevitable, never became available. tion," Trachy said. they were," Ortega said, who was using billboards to advertise, and Copy Editor regardless if someone is a donor or Dependent on a heart-lung According to Trachy, most all not an organ donor before her sick­ not. machine, she was in critical condi­ transplants are successful as a result ness. "It is scary to talk about it, but tion during her stay at the UCLA of improved surgical skills, improv­ Ortega's goal is to show others we're all going to die," Ortega said. Medical Center. For 15 days she was ing organs after they are out of the that organ transplants can save lives. Tired of seeing the same old People also fear they will die pre­ listed as a top priority patient for a body, and effectively using the anti- If she is not living proof that maturely if they agree to donate heart, until she died of congenital rejection drugs that combat organ organ transplants work, then she people write all the time? their organs. heart disease this week. rejection. doesn't know what is. "There are a lot of misconcep­ "Even when people are critically Trachy said an organ can only sur­ "You can live a totally normal life, tions. They think they'll be killed for ill there is not going to be an organ vive for 30 minutes outside a body. which is something I never thought DO SOMETHING. their organs," Ortega said. available," Trachy said. There is little that doctors can do I'd have," Ortega said. There has heen a recent contro­ Deliberation in Japan has begun when a patient is awaiting an organ, The Donor-Education Health Fair versy over whether or not it should on two bills that would allow hospi­ especially when a new organ does will take place today today from 11 The Miami Hurricane is be legal to remove organs from a tals lo perform heart and liver trans­ not seem promising. Instead, mod­ a.m. to 2 p.m., at the UM/Jackson patient who is only pronounced plants. em medicine can only keep them complex located at 1611 N.W. 12 brain damaged, as opposed to brain Currently, the law does not allow alive for so long. Avenue in Miami. looking for writers, editors to dead. organs to be retrieved from patients "It is not about letting people die. There, more information regard­ Patients may fear that doctors are that are brain dead and a heart that The organ they had has failed. What ing organ transplants can be fill positions for fall 1997. more interested in donor's organs, has stopped beating. happens is a multi-system failure, obtained. rather than his or her life. Candidates for organ transplants the whole body breaks down," Registration for Omega-Alpha 5k This recent controversy over range from someone who is rushed Trachy said. Run and Walk participants will also Summer employment is also organ donation may give patients into an emergency room after an Students can become organ take place. This event will be at the pause before signing away their accident to someone who is suffer­ donors simply by indicating it on the Alamo Park, located in the center of available for The First organs. ing from a terminal illness in which back of their driver's license through the UM/Jackson complex. However, this process is not legal they cannot walk out of the hospital the Department of Motor Vehicles, Also, to benefit the Organ and cannot be done on patients in alive. or by filling out a card from the Procurement Organization and Impression, the official the United States. There are 50,000 candidates who Organ Procurement Organization. UM/Jackson Surgical Intensive "Two doctors need to legally have been put on a computerized list Garcia, Trachy and Ortega stress Care Unit, Crandon Park at Key introduction to UM for declare you brain dead," Garcia called the United Network for the fact that organ donors should Biscayne will be the grounds used said. Sharing. This list pairs them up with communicate with their families for a 5k Run and Walk, activities lor Doctors are required to be objec­ donors who share their blood type. about their decision. all ages, including face painting, first-year students. tive when removing organs in order A candidate receives an organ "When family is told the person is music, food and entertainment. for it to be done with any dignity, based on need and the amount of dead, it is bewildering and over­ For more information about the Stop by UC 221 B and fill said Garcia. time they have been on the list, whelming. It's hard for the family to awareness week activities or how to In Japan, where brain death is not Garcia said. think the person is dead." Trachy he an organ donor, call the Organ out an application. recognized as a legal standard for "The list [of candidates] grows said. "It is the individual's responsi­ Procurement Organization at 243- death, hospitals will not authorize and grows. 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sports briefs UM'S CLARK AND DAVIS Blue Devils to face surging Canes SELECTED IN USBL DRAFT Graduating seniors Clifton Coast Conference opponent this The Blge Devils pitching staff is Clark and Will Davis were • Miami looks weekend. The Duke Blue Devils led by Stephen Cowie (5-1, 1.69 42 GAME HIHING TOTALS both selected in the 1997 visit tlie University of Miami for ERA). Richard Dishman (3-2, 4.72, United States Basketball to make Duke three games 62 K's) and Miami native Brad AVG. AB R H 2B 3B HRRBI SB-SBA League draft earlier this month. The games are tonight and Dupree (4-1, 6.59). The versatile .462 130 52 60 13 2 14 51 8-9 Clark was selected in the latest victim Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at Schill comes out of the bullpen. He Burrell third round by the Florida 1:30 p.m. Student admission is free has five saves and a 3-1 record. Michaels .396 149 39 59 21 3 6 51 10-13 for every game. All games can be Sharks and Davis was a territo­ By BRYAN DOLGIN The Hurricanes counter with a tal­ lacomino .364 129 37 47 12 2 6 30 2-3 heard on 90.5 WVUM. ented staff. J.D. Arteaga (6-3, 2.94, rial phase selection of the Hurricane Sports Writer Huff .353 102 23 36 8 1 5 28 2-2 "They have knocked off Rorida 64 K's) takes the hill tonight. Connecticut Skyhawks. The Hurricanes baseball team has Grimmett .349 146 -46 51 8 3 2 17 3949 State, they've knocked off Clemson. Sophomore Darin Spassoff (6-3, Clark, who arrived at Miami won 18 of its last 21 games after a They have got a good club," said 3.84, 44 K's) Hill .345 142 52 49 11 1 3 28 26-35 as a transfer, led the team in shaky 11-10 start. Morris. will work .343 35 8 12 2 0 1 5 0-0 steals this season with 47. They have recently won five of six Sagges* The Blue Devils had a record of Saturday night 14 19 4 1 2 12 1-1 Clark scored double figures in games against top-ranked oppo­ Alvarez .333 57 26-16 heading into a mid-week con­ and freshman 17 of 29 games this season. He nents. As a result, the Hurricanes an? Walker .292 65 12 19 5 1 2 17 1-2 test with Davidson College. Alex Santos also finished second on the ranked as high as number three Lopez-Cao, M. .271 140 23 38 7 2 1 35 1-3 Duke is led by ACC Rookie of the (6-1, 3.15, 60 squad in scoring, field goals (Collegiate Baseball) in the country. Year and freshman All-American K's) is slated Brewer .254 118 26 30 7 3 0 18 2-4 made and attempted, free "We have definitely made a big candidate Vaughn Schill. for Sunday. Esquivel .253 87 15 22 4 0 5 23 1-2 throws made and attempted, turnaround. We beat a good team Schill, a shortstop, leads his team Miami has and dunks. [Georgia Tech | three times; obvious­ in batting at .413. Third baseman Davis, who missed 45 per­ ly, that gave us a lot of confidence Gutierrez, J .220 50 8 n 3 1 1 4 0-1 Jeff Becker leads the team in home ACcts'K DUKE UNIVERSITY cent Of the games during his that we could play well against Cartaya .119 42 4 5 0 1 0 5 0-0 runs (8) and runs batted in (48). The has won 10 of •Mark Light Stadium career due to various knee ranked teams," said third baseman 0 Blue Devils are hitting .328 as a its last II Fri., Sal. 7 p.m. fmith .100 20 4 2 0 0 0 2-3 injuries, finished second on the Pat Burrell. "And this past weekend team. games versus ^ ,. team in blocked shots and at Florida State, I think we should 30pm TOTALS .324 1433 363 465 105 21 48 325 34-42 fourth in dunks. have won all three." Miami has some solid hitting of „£; °PTZ MK) WVUM 90S FM their own. The Hurricanes are bat­ nents. the Clark and Davis are the The Canes are on a roll. They ting .324 as a team. Canes have fourth and fifth Hurricanes to have 17 games remaining in the reg­ together we are going to win." Grimmett's current 17-game hit­ Burrell (.462 14 HR, 51 RBI) marked their success by defeating be drafted in the 12 years of ular season, and all are al home. ting streak is the sixth-longest in leads the offense, while Jason ACC opponents this season. the USBL. "We have got the toughest part of UM history. Grimmett's 39 base Michaels (.396-6-51) adds great "We have to be consistent, we DISCO DEMOLITION—PART II our schedule over with," said head swipes are 23 shy of the Hurricanes' defensive skills in right field. can't make mental mistakes, we Several Hurricanes have or are coach Jim Morris, "We don't expect single season record of 62 by TWO MIAMI DIVERS Michaels has a cannon for an arm. have to be a team that goes out and attempting to break records this sea­ anyone to come here and beat us." Orlando Gonzalez (1974). ADVANCED TO FINALS Center fielder Ryan Grimmett plays the game everyday," said son. The remaining schedule includes Second baseman Bobby Hill leads University of Miami junior (.349-2-17) paces the Hurricanes on Morris. "Overall we have swung the Michaels with a team-leading 21 Florida State for three games at the the team in being hit by a pitch 15 divers Tyce Routson and Bryan the basepaths. He has stolen 39 bat well, we have a good team ERA doubles, is on pace to break the UM beginning of May, but Miami times. He is one away from Miami's Gillooly both advanced to the bases in 49 attempts. single season record of 27, sel by [3.66]. When we put everything single-season record. finals of the men's 3-meter div­ squares off against another Atlantic Jon Leake in 1985. ing championships at the 1997 U.S. Spring National Diving Championships. The competition which is NFL Draft to showcase talented players being held at Auburn 3. Seottle Seahawks (from Atknta): The Giants could go after Alabama Seattle): Jim Druckenmiller, University in Auburn, Ala., • Selections to Skawa Springs, Cornerback, Okio State LB Dwayne Rudd, but new coach Onarterback, Vkgrnia Tock began on Wednesday and is Jim Fassel needs wide receivers The Falcons continuing through tomorrow. Springs take place with­ could be the need a guy to be The 3-meter springboard 8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rae Carrutk, next Deion the quarterback of finals will be held at 2 p.m. Wide Receiver, ColorooV out Manning Sanders. He's the future and JONATHAN SANTUCCI tomorrow. Carruth i the best cover corner in the draft and Druckenmiller Routson is currently in fifth speedy receiver Seattle head coach Dennis Erickson place with 593.55 points and BY JONATHAN SANTUCCI and Tampa Bay has all of the tools traded three picks to draft him. Gillooly will enter the finals in Assistant Sports Editor needs good offen­ to be a great one. 50 years sixth place with 592.47 points. The NFL Draft takes place this 4. Baltimore Ravens: Peler Boufware, sive players. A 12. Seattle Seahawks: Tat* Glenn, The top 18 divers from the weekend and after quarterback Defensive End, FSU wide receiver is a Offensive Tackle, Caljf ornia 33-member field advance to Peyton Manning decided to stay at The Ravens need safe pick for Glenn is the Tennessee, the draft is wide open. *f and still the semifinals and the top six defensive line help Tampa, since it is speculated that best offensive advance to the finals. The New York Jets have the first and Boulware is the they wiH release Alvin Harper. lineman avail­ lunior Chris Mantilla fin­ pick in ihe draft, but could trade quickest eed in the able at this down to get ajiefensivc end 9. Arizona Cardinals: Dwayne Redd, ished seventh in Ihe semifinals Unebackoi, Alabama* spot, and nowhere with. 582.66 points, but ffftere |> hfl^thifflijist roui 9 would strengthen the Seahawks unfold, if there aren't any trai Rudd show­ missed the cutoff mark for the 5. Detroit lions: Bryout Westbrook, cased his athletic offensive line. finals. there will be some): Cornerbock, lexos • Robinson's ability in the 13. Houston 0>ers: James Farrior, Detroit may 1. New York Jets. Darrall Russell Outback Bowl Linebacker, Vkgmia TENNIS TEAMS HOSTING BIG Defensive Tackle, USC have the best when he inter­ anniversary offensive team ^"> Farrior is a EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS New York cepted a pass great athlete needs a defen­ in the league, The Hurricanes men's and against Michigan and outran the whose stock has celebrates little sive end who bui they need a women's tennis teams are host­ whole team for the decisive touch­ heen rising since can make an big cornerback ing the Big East Conference down. his workouts. The change immediate impact. Russell is a huge to toughen up the defense. Tennis Championships through Oilers need a line­ player who can stuff the run and 10. New Orleons Saints (from tomorrow. 6. St. loeis Rons: Walter Jones, backer to replace rush the passer Oakland): Antowoin Smitk, Running his past week. Major The championships began Offensive Tackle, FSU Back, Houston Michael Barrow, lost to Carolina. on Thursday, and matches are League Baseball celebrated 2. Oakland Raidars (from New Jones is the Head coach being held at the Neil Schiff 14. Cincinnati Bengals: Jason Taylor, the 50th anniversary of Orleans): Orlando Pot*, Offensive strong offensive Mike Ditka T Outside Linebacker, Akron Jackie Robinson, and the whole Tennis Center on the UM cam­ ladle, 0kk> State tackle that the wants to estab­ Taylor was a country embraced golfer Tiger pus and at the Tennis Center of Pace is the Rams need to pro­ lish a strong run­ strong defensive Woods. Crandon Park on Key best player in tect their young ning game in end in college, Robinson was the first black to Biscayne. the draft and the backfield. New Orleans and but in the new 3- play in the major leagues and All 13 Big East schools are Raiders need a ® after Smith's per­ J. Now York Ghats: Yotil Green, Wide 4 defense of Woods became the first black ever being represented in this week­ good offensive ** Receiver, Miami* formance in the Hula Bowl, he Cincinnati, he to put on the green jacket at end's tournament in either the lineman. He can A big play became the premier back available will play outside Augusta. men's or women's champi­ protect the quar­ receiver in the in the draft. linebacker. onships. terback better than anyone in the GUMS Tuesday night, at a ceremony in mold of New York City, baseball interim draft. 11. Atlanta Falcons (from Ckicogo, trom Michael Irvin. See PICKS • Page 5 Commissioner Bud Selig this week's sports announced that the number 42, which Robinson wore, would be FRIDAY, APRIL 18 retired forever by all of the teams Baseball vs. Duke University X Games to hit South Beach this weekend in the Major League. 7 p.m., Mark Light Sunday night, after Tiger Woods Cablevision, along with several won The Masters, 50,000,000 Swim & Dive @ USS Diving • ESPN extreme national sponsors. viewers watched Nick Faldo place Nationals The event is free for the public to a jacket on Woods. All Day, Auburn, Ala. games tour attend and participate. Personal Thank you, ESPN and CBS for skateboards and in-line skates must M Tennis vs. Big East Champ. all of the fuzzy moments, but let's be brought to maneuver the Xtreme 9 a.m., Schiff Center and comes to town be real—this country, and athletics Street Course. specifically, have gone nowhere. Key Biscayne By MICHELLE YEE Other cities in the tour include I am not trying to take anything W Tennis vs. Big East Champ. Sports Editor Austin, Texas; Atlanta; New away from Robinson and what he 9;a.m„ Schiff Center and For those thrill-seekers, ESPN's Orleans; Virginia Beach in Miami; did for the game of baseball, but Key Biscayne, Fla. X Games Xperience Tour is coming New York City; Chicago; Boulder, the only place that the impact is M Sqccer vs. Bristol Rovers to Miami Beach this weekend. Colo.; San Francisco; and Los currently being felt is on the play­ 7:p.m., Intramural Field The ESPN X Games tour is trav­ Angeles. ing field. eling to 10 cities across the country, The X Games in San Diego will Nothing has happened in the SATURDAY, APRIL 19 including Miami, culminating with feature over 400 alternative spurt front office. the third annual ESPN X Games, athletes competing in 10 categories. In Major League Baseball, there Baseball vs. Duke University June 21-28, in San Diego, Calif. The event schedule for the X 7 p.m., Mark Light are no black owners. There is one The tour runs on Saturday, 11 Games at South Beach includes: black general manager and jusi a W Tennis vs. Big East Champ. a.m.- 6 p.m. and on Sunday, 11 a in.- Sat., April 19, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: handful of black managers. 9 a.m., Schiff Center and 5:30 p.m at South Beach on 12th 11:30-11:50 a.m., 12:00-12:25 Taking a look under a micro­ Key Biscayne, Fla. Street between Ocean Dr. and p.m.- Extreme Demo scope, the only general manager is Collins Ave. 12:30-1:10 p.m.- concert perfor­ M Tennis vs. Big East Champ. Bob Watson of the New York "Florida's hot spot, Miami Beach, mance: Plexi 9 a.m., Schiff Center and Yankees. While the general man­ will definitely sizzle when ESPN 2-2:20 p.m.-Extreme Demo Key Biscayne, Fla. ager has a good deal of oower brings the X Games Xperience Tour 3-3:40 p.m.- concert perfor­ looking at the situation from the Swim & Dive @ USS Diving to South Beach," said Miami Beach mance: 19 Wheels outside, I don't think Watson does. Nationals Chamber of Commerce President 4:30-4:50 p.m.-Extreme Demo The owner of the New York A[ll Day, Auburn, Ala. and CEO Bruce Singer to ESPN 5:30-6:10 p.m.- concert perfor­ Yankees is the infamous George mance: Honeyrods CreW @ Southern Intercoll. The games include interactive Sleinbrenner. Steinbrenner seems Rfowing Championships alternative sporting events, such as Sun., April 20, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. like an owner that doesn't give his AJI Day, Oak Ridge, Tenn. in-line skating, cycling, skateboard­ 11:30-11:50 a.m., 12-12:25 p.m.- general manager a lot of freedom. ing, rock climbing and bungee Extreme Demo The Al Davis of baseball, if you M Track @ Barnett Bank Invit. jumping. 12:30-110 p.m.- concert perfor­ will. •fa-p.m., Gainesville, Fla. There will also be various musical mance: Cellophane With all of the openings for groups performing throughout the 1:30-1:50 pjn.-Extreme Demo coaches this off-season, none of SUNDAY, APRIL 20 day. These include Cellophane, 19 2:30-3:10 p.m.- concert perfor­ the replacements were black Baseball vs. Duke University Wheels, Agnes Gooch, Fluffy, mance: Fluffy Jackie Robinson sacrificed for Photo courtesy of ESPN 1:30 p.m., Mark Light Honcyrods and Plexi. 4:00-4:20 p.m.-Extreme Demo the baseball player, but the country Local sponsors for the X Games 5-5:40 p.m.- concert perfor­ AIMING HIGH: ESPN's X Games Xperience Tour will highlight some M-Men's; W-Women's aie WZTA (94.9) and Gold Coast mance: Agnes Giiuch of the most dangerous alternative sports being played today. See BASEBALL • Page 5

t**m*+m+.•***--. •< FRIDAY, APRIL 18,1997 • THF Whill Hi RRK V\E • PAGE S UM players look to go in first round Baseball still From PICKS » Page 4 running back who rung backs. With is not injury the losses this JOIN THE Wl 15. Mimi Dolphins: Ntorufcs WH.y, prone. Reports team has had due the same Dafmlv* Eai CoW-bki said that Rod to free agency Jimmy Johnson Payne (C-OT, over the past few From BASEBALL • Page 4 TEAM! is very high on the Michigan) could years, Naeole is still waiting for integration to make its Ivy League be taken here. could fill a void Sign up to become a mem­ Player, whose way into the front office. Until that hap­ stock has been ris­ 21. JodsoavA* Jognert: DffrM 27. CaroBaa PaMharK Raidol Airtboiry, pens, we might as well take aU of the .ToU lad, LSU I1I1J- ai-.-t...- m, j|. fuzzies and throw them in the trash. ber of the 1997-98 Miami ing since the com­ maw PiajajWraJI, rrwaaai bines. Wiley came A strong, tal­ The Panthers Baseball players are wearing a patch to Columbia as a running back and ented tight end signed Michael and celebrating the man who made the Hurricane staff. left as a 6-4, 274-pound lineman. with good hands Barrow to help biggest single impact on the game, and we that would pro­ with an aging are waiting for Jackie Robinson's struggle We are currently looking 16. Tampa lay BKCOMMTS (horn Stu vide another defense, so a and success of integration to tum from an Diego): Warrick Dunn, RUMIM lack, strong target for speedy Anthony idea into a reality. We don't need to see a for writers, editors, photog­ FSU a scrambling could help patch, we need to see results. Dunn is a smart Mark Brunei! to throw to. secure the receiver position. Take a closer look at golf and you will raphers and cartoonists to player who can see one black man, who happens to be a make a big play, //. nMaoMBWo toolas: Rtaawo Wywi, Zo. Doavor li oaco c Ronny Nonaos, Mmrve TorkW, superstar, and many other white guys hit­ work next year. and Tampa Bay ting a little ball with a stick. Denver could use a good _+,** U c n v e r Lee Elders, who was the first black man Come join the best private complement to Ray Rhodes y^'Zm-Jm needs to adaddd i^^^ loves good youth to their V to play in The Masters, did a lot for golf, Eric Rhett. *¥ ^/^y -^VV' youth to their JJ^*^1T' «^ but because of Nike promos, ESPN spe­ defensive players defense and Jbihr defense and ^^^V^S cials and the press. Tiger becomes tbe college newspaper 17. WosMmjtoa Rodsklm: leei* Holmes is a and Wynn is a WV^^ Holmes is a ^^NS-J appointed bridge between black people SfcoTDtr, Inabodtar, VtrgbiMi player who big guy who can and golf. in Florida. Washington stuff the run. can be productive in the sack col­ collapsed at int­ umn and, when he wants to, he can Tiger has been what Arthur Ashe was Pass by UC 221 for more end of last sea­ 21 Mfota Mb: lyroa Hwspori stop tbe run. for tennis and Jesse Owens was for track son, mostly due Remjftg lade Ttias Tack* and field, but Amenca didn't publicize information to its poor Thurman 29 Naw Eaglaad Patriots: Im Kaiflrt, these men the way that they have Woods. defense. Sharper Thomas cannot CkSWVjirMck, Iowa Woods stepped into the spotlight thanks would be a solid run forever and Knight is a to television advertisements emphasizing player for the 'Skins. Darrick Holmes big corner- his race, not mere ability. is not panning back and If he was a young white man—I hate to IS. Koasos Oty Obis: Tony Goaialax, out to be the guy would be a say it—he would not have had the same Tight tnd, CalHoritio of the future. welcome contract for $43 million or the fan fare that After signing Hanspard rushed for over 2,000 addition to the AFC Champion's television gave him. quarterback yards last season. secondary. I have nothing against Woods' new­ Elvis Grbat, the found fame or his success—he earned it— Summer is Chiefs need 24. rittsfaiir|li Stoawrs: 'iwdMai 30, Grow lay Packers: Trover Pry to, Maker, CoraeroooX Wtafaska Dofoashfo total, aJaofcoder, damson but no other golfer came in with the pub­ another target for faC^ With all of the Pryce trans­ licity that he did. him to throw to. Steelers losses at ferred from Was this fame all earned on the links, or Gonzalez show­ near! defensive back, Michigan and was some of it handed to him via the tele­ cased his athleti­ Booker would fit with that made the vision screen. cism in the NCAA basketball tour­ in nicely. He is a move from line­ Am I trying to get on my litde soap box nament of all places, proving he will big, physical cor­ backer to defen­ and separate the black players from the be a good one. nerback that sive end. Green white, or say that the whites are not get­ ting the same amount of publicity as Class days 19. lanooopois CoHst Jerry Ywnsdi, could be a good complement to Rod Bay, with their aging defense, could blacks? No, but let's be realistic. OffMSW* TotkU, WlKMtin Woodson. use a guy that can play either posi­ The Colts tion. Baseball has just gotten out of the start­ could use a big 25. Dallas CawWys: Ik* H*r< Wldt ing blocks, and now that 50 years have remaining: 5 offensive tackle Rtcoivof, Florida SYMBOL EXPLANATIONS: passed, no one sees that there are black Dallas needs a » The New York Giants may take players and white players together on a to block their wide receiver to aging quarterback Dwayne Rudd with the seventh playing field. take some of the pick. If they do Green would go to We just see baseball players. and star running pressure off of back Marshall Tampa Bay, Camith would drop to WiU the next 50 years have people mov­ Michael Irvin. Houston and Farrior would jump up ing into places of power in baseball? My Days left until Faulk. At 6-3 and Milliard is one of 325 pounds, Wunsch is their man. to Anzon*. question, and what I fear to ask, is this: the top receivers After 50 years wiU we see just two gener­ 20. Minwsota Vikings: Corey DflUa, available after Green and Camith. A Minnesota may take Rod Payne al managers and not at least a handful? A graduation: 14 Running Back, WasktoglM 26. Son Froadsto 49ors: Chris Hooolt, with die 20th pick. If they do, Dillon Will television and advertisement cam­ A running back who gained over Ofloasiv* Gaard, Colorado would drop to Buffalo at the 23rd paigns celebrate talent alone and not race? 200 yards in a couple of games last The 49ers need a good blocker to pick and Hanspard would drop to I hope so. season, and the Vikings could use a defend Steve Young and their run- the second round. Attention LEGACY '97 Students! HOST COSO A IAST HAPPY HOUR & CELEBRATION SAFAC FOR GRADUATING SENIORS FRIDAY - APRIL 18 Positions are available for the IN THE LEWIS ROOM OF THE 1997-98 school year. RATHSKELLER 6:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M.

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SEE YOU AT THE RAT ONE LAST TIME BEFORE GRADUATION 284-6399 fridav groove 12 0Qprr-V ^ I JC Patio FRIDAY, APRIL 18,1997 no band today spotlight When Harry met Sappho... Is Chasing Amy a boy-meets-lesbian tale or a raunchy put-down of the heterosexual male ego? Clerks director Kevin Smith tries to have it both ways and comes up short By RUBEN ROSARIO a film of high emotional content, a personal setting that hasn't been seen often enough in so low that it doesn't on him that Hooper, a Film Critic labor of love that would have you roaring with movies and which lends itself nicely to the swishy African-American posing as a militant laughter in one scene only to make you bawl subject matter that Smith, a Marvel junkie, secessionist brother to sell his publication, has your eyes out in the next. attempts to explore. invited him to a gay-owned and operated establishment. (Ewell makes Hooper fun to CHASING AMY Ihm't believe the hype. The critics who The movie begins by showing independent praised Chasing Amy. the third installment in artist Holden McNeil (an affable Ben Affleck) watch in a "Men on Film" sort of way, even if Smith's "New Jersey Trilogy," were champi­ at a convention booth, signing copies of you don't buy his character for a second.) oning the fact that someone had the guts to Bluntman and Chronic, the 32-page title he The fact that sweet, demure Alyssa is a les­ (out of four stars) deal frankly with sexual relationships between created with bosom buddy Banky (Mallrats' bian doesn't seem to deter Holden. And the straight people, gay people and those in Jason Lee). i9<£C is a tailor-made vehicle for most effective segment of Chasing Amy is the between without yielding to the PC police. Jay and Silent Bob, the two slackers who rep­ one that shows both artists getting to know ew Jersey-bred filmmaker Kevin Smith Bul despite good intentions and a pleasant resent the "New Jersey Trilogy's" R2-D2 and each other: Alyssa lends Holden an issue of felt "vindicated" about the fact that his cast, the finished product shows little proof C-3PO. Time Out New York and he introduces her to RIGHTEOUS BABE NI newes t effort. Chasing Amy, received a that Smith has either developed as a director or Enter Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams), the pleasures of skee-ball. In these fleeting Singer, songwriter, producer standing ovation at Ihis year's Sundance Film that he really knows what he's dealing with another self-published comic book author moments. Chasing Amy sneaks up on you Ani DiFranco will be perform­ Festival. Following his dreadful 1995 comedy here. with plenty of talent to match her good looks. unlike any other film Smith has made. ing at West Palm Beach's Mallrats (incidentally, the first film I reviewed What's frustrating about Chasing Amy is Smitten by the petite blonde, Holden begs fel­ As Holden falls hopelessly for Alyssa. free Theater on Sunday, for this newspaper). Smith attempted to make that it should have worked. The film takes low artist Hooper (Dwight Ewell) to arrange Smith is gearing the viewer for a portrait of '\pril 27th, at Spm. The theater amends with both press and public by making place in the comic-book publishing world, a an encounter at a local bar. Holden's gaydar is "90s sexual politics that exposes the prejudices s located at 2000 S. Dixie of not just the sexist Banky, but Alyssa's les­ Hwy, West Palm Beach. bian friends. Reserved seats are still avail- But just when you think Smith will go into ible at the box office or uncharted territory, he tums Chasing Amy into hrough Ticketmaster for something a lot less engaging than the boy- .22.50. meets-lesbian tale he had been weaving up to For more information, call this point: an uninspired put-down of the het­ he Carefree Theater at (561) erosexual male ego. Seething with jealousy 133-7305. over the fact that Holden has neglected him, Banky does some detective work and uncov­ ers Alyssa's promiscuous past, which includ­ movie clock ed as many guys as it did girls. Consequently, Chasing Amy becomes more IILL COSFORD CINEMA about the consequences of Holden's response lotline: 284-4861 to this news than about whether people with ~)nimasa differing sexual orientations can make a suc­ ri., Sat.: 7:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. cessful couple. By rendering Alyssa's sexual kin.: 5:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. orientation irrelevant by the end of the film. Smith cops out precisely when he should have Scream stuck to his guns. Fri., Sat.: Midnight It doesn't help matters that Smith shows no Sun.: 10:00 p.m. subtlety when filming Chasing Amx's two BIG DRAMATIC SCENES. Adams, who is Alexander Nwsky otherwise beguiling in a Renee Zellweger-ish Sun.: 2:00 p.m. fashion, wails her lines at fever pitch whenev­ er she confronts Affleck's character about his true feelings for her. Smith may ihink he's what to do making art, but he is actually draining the film of its low-rent charm. • Graduating seniors, don't True to his passion for comics. Smith is forget to go to the Senior currently writing the screenplay for Warner Happy Hour today at the Brothers' upcoming Superman Lives. Perhaps during his research for this project, he may wttf t.Wj'artd drink *$eciafs, ' want to pick up several issues of Ga\ Comix plot the* widest silce tion of or the DC Vertigo ttliniseries Death: Thr Time domestic and imported beers of Your Life along with back issues ol the Man in Miami. of Steel's rousing adventures. He mighf just • Legacy '97, the senior gift Photo courtesy of MIRAMAX FILMS learn that there is a reason for making mot ies program, will host a last happy WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE: Jason Mewes as lay (left) with Kevin Smith as Silent Bob in Kevin Smith's Chasing Amy. besides exorcising testosterone-fueled hour celebration tor graduating demons. seniors at the Rathskeller, Friday between 6:30 p.m. anel 9:30 p.m. I In' event will be held in the Lewis Room and wilj feature Shorty's BBQ chit ken, corn on the cob, s.il.id and drinks. A donation, Star on the rise regardless of the amount, is all you need lo enter this celebra­ Chasing Amy's Ben Affleck discusses tion. • Dirt Cheap performs at the mainstreaming of lesbianism and South Beach Pub (7J7 Washington Ave., Miami the travails of finding love in the '90s 33139—305-532-7821) on By RUBEN ROSARIO twist to this story is lhat Alyssa is a lesbian. Saturday, April 19. The live Film Critic I 'nlike the character he plays. Affleck feels concert begins al midnight, l first glance, Ben Affleck hardly looks agha&t al people for whom Adams' character and the band will be perform­ like one of the hardest-working indi­ will come as a shock. "II you think you don't ing along with their guests, The viduals in today's film industry. As he know any gay people, it's because you're too I alien. They will also appear at A leans back on a chair in the outdoor dining area stupid to realize it," he comments. Manhattan's (2 doors south of of Miami Beach's Delano Hotel, he seems like To prepare himself to portray Holden, his The Chili Pepper, Fort another tourist luxuriating in the balmy cli­ liisi leature lead part, Affleck met real-life Lauderdale—954-764-0544) a mate. counterparts of the role he embodies and week later, on April 26, with The impression is quite different when you "looked at different stages of the way comics then guests Merge & Vary. sit opposite this Emmy-nominated TV and film get made. I don't have the talent for it. I can Same time. And on Friday, personality whose work includes supporting hardly draw a stick man," he admits with a May 16, again at midnight, roles alongside Brendan Fraser (School Tlet) smile thai reveals a slight gap between his front Dirt Cheap will be performing and Lynda Carter (Daniel Sieek't Daddy) teeth, bringing to mind a junior David live with their guests, Playero Dressed in a white T-shirt (with the label stick­ Letterman even if the Luke Perry hairdo and & Assassin .it the Button South ing out on the back of his neck), lighl blue lhe Ethan Hawke-mects-Paul Rudd complex­ (100 Ansin Blvd., Hallandale*, jeans and brown construction boots. Affleck ion suggests otherwise. 33009—954-454-3301. projects an aura of intense thought thai com­ Affleck also had to borrow from his own pre­ • Jhe 1997 spring jazz con­ plements his cordial, incessant chatter. vious amorous relationships, especially during cert presented by the Of course, Affleck should be accustomed to the scene in which his character reveals to University of Miami Concert vocalizing, for the work he has done alongside Alyssa how he rculh leels about her. "I'vehad lazz Band brings trumpet play­ Clerks director Kevin Smith revolves primarily experiences in my life where I've felt really er Fim Hagans to the Maurice around words. "The one thing thai standi nui strongly about someone who wasn't in love Gusman Concert Hall stage. aboul Kevin is that he comes from the writing wnli me, ami |I remembered] how frustrating I Lilians, making his Mi.imi side. He looks at movies as ways to llcsh mit and difficult that was," he recalls. debut with the C|B, was a Ins writing, it's a very literary exercise Ioi Judging from a preview screening at UM's member ot the Sf.in Kenton him," he explains. Bill Cosford Cinema. Affleck believes thai he Orchestra.. All seats $5 at the r lie mind boggles, then, as io why such a was successful in communicating Holden's door. Maurice Gusman dedicated director ever conceived a film like pain and yearning to ihe film's target audience. Concert Hall. 1314 Miller the universally panned Mallrats, Affleck's tiist "ll went over really well. Drive, Coral Gables, FL, collaboration with Smith "[Kevin] wanted to People seemed interested in the movie and Universilv of Mi.nm Campus. make a popcorn movie, lie wanted lei resurrect the issue* il raised." he expresses, as he toys CaU 305-284-5813 lor addi- a genre 1'HOs leen comedies],-.that was heller with a small hag containing the key to his hotel hiiiidl information. left interred, on the ground." 'Nuff said room. Affleck, however, changes his tune when he Affleck, whose debut feature screenplay, • John Prine. folk-rock singer, eliscusses Chasing Ann. his second i Good Will Hunting, is currently in production, •rms tonight, April 18, al with Smith. Opening nationwide today, the starring Robin Williams and directed by p.m. .it the Pompano romantic comedy attempt! lo lake straight/gay Drugstori Cowboy't Gus Van Sant, also field­ Hi.ie Ii Amphitheatre (1801 NE relationships out nl lhe closet and inin the ed questions ahout how to break inlo film. "It's Sixth St., Pompano Be.uhi mainstream "There have been gay[-thcmcd] a difficult thing, and 11 you're on the outside of Tickets eost$21 and $25. Call movies, hut they lend tei gel pul into a very spe- it il you'** never done it before, you Ihink, •,54-<)4b-2402. eilic kind ol release, they're not crossover 'Jesus Christ, where do I start?'" • lummy Lee Jones' new nat­ movies, lhe really cool thing about [Chasing If your name is Benjamin G. Affleck, you ural di! alter .ution flick Amy] is thai it's, hopefully, appealing to anv begin hy learning all lhat you can from every •ns at the Bill Cosford body because il deals wilh these issues m I ie.il projeel >ou participate in. and that, naturally, ma this Tuesday, April 22. way," he indicates. includes Chailng Amy. "It's certainly not an educational movie, bul it was an education rhe Iilm opens thai Friday, ThOM issues lie at Ihe heart ol Smith's Photo . ouiten ut MIRAMAX FILMS April 25, Admission is I chronicle of the friendship and burgeon ine making it, because I was forced Iii Ihink about certain things I don'l think about in my life," he I CAN NEVER BE YOUR WOMAN: |oey Lauren Adams and Ben Afflec k In Kevin In ki't*. i .in be pn ked up.it the romance ol comic hook artists Holden McNeil Smith's Chasing Amy. sa>s. as lie* jmips his right foot on a chair in Motion Pictures Office. The und Alyssa Jones (played b> Jocv Lauren front of him and enjoys the warm South a reening is at 12:30. Adams, Smith's off-screen girlfriend). The Florida sun FRIDAY, APRIL 18,1997 * THEMllnl HiWW t\E * PAGE7

Away the Miami Junk Machine •*••**••**•* Competition With from the Latin tnusiCUS aui m Jon Secada's New Album Is Bad For the Stomach By ZACH RALSTON By ZACH RALSTON Forever is as long as it lasts/ Never say never/ every phony lyric. vomit US', a pop record Music Critic Music Critic Forever is as long as it lasts." But a love like I appreciate Secada's prolific nature and Secada's also risks a broken heart, as in "Too focused drive to sing without expanding Late, Too Soon." Here, he wails: "Tender was beyond his niche (like an acting/rapping to tile your bathroom DIG YOUR OWN HOLE SECADA the night/ Took an early flight/ Rushin' home Shaquille O'Neal might do), but for each tonight/ Somethin' wasn't nght." painfully dull album, like Secada, he pushes Secada's lyrics make Janet Jackson sound away more and more listeners that yearn for like Nirvana. Love songs haven't been so something original in a pop singer, and some­ floor with. (out of four stars) (out of four stars) laughable since the last Richard Marx album. thing artistic in a world of sell-outs. For "It's Enough," Secada pulls out all the stops: "It's sad to talk about it/ 'Cause baby I et some rest, because the ut with his sixth solo record, still need you/ Feel the need to hold you/ Baby second you spin The Cuban-born pop singer Jon I still care." Chemical Brothers' sopho­ Secada is still putting out his When one glances back at Secada's career, it G has been quite profitable. Working with more album, Dig Your Own Hole, brand of sweetened L^tin love you will not be able to sit down. sap, but it seems like he's not Estefan was only the beginning—Secada has also worked for AT&T, sung with Pavarotti, Riveting, explosive and laced Oeven doing good Secada anymore. The eleven and performed for Pope John Paul II— some­ with adrenaline, this collection of tracks on the new album blend together like one must like this guy. But while some of his eleven electronica tunes will make one sour casserole of thick, syrupy ballads and past hits have at least been catchy or spirited, even the most die-hard rock and unoriginal songwriting. this latest record contains none of what little roller into a techno fan. To give you an example of Secada's lack of inspiration, his 1991 debut was called Jon Secada had to hold on to. I suspect even die­ Granted, techno music has its hard Secada fans will be disappointed by the handicaps: There are no real instru­ Secada. This new record is simply called Secada. I guess he's downsizing. banality of this recording. Hearing Secada ments, no tangible strings and a three times through, I find it difficult to Granted, Secada, a UM graduate in jazz power failure would render the believe this man has won a Grammy. vocal performance and former songwriter for musicians silent and clueless. But Twice. So much for the Grammys. for its own style, techno has a Gloria Estefan's Miami Sound Machine, has a method, language and history that very good voice, and it comes through loud The mixing of the album consists of goes much further back than and clear on record. slow, unobtrusive drum beats and Prodigy. The music gracing Secada is a pathetic piano and bass lines that never threat en to complement Secada's voice. Originally named The Dust exercise in repetitive cheese. The derivative His vocals constantly play at 10 Brothers, (forced to change because melodies and vacuous production values and he never rests for a solo of an identically named pair of pro­ merely accentuate Secada's lack of artistry. break or an instrumental. The ducers who have worked for Beck Not only are the songs hookless and forget­ backup performances by and the Beastie Boys), Tom table, but they hammer down hackneyed love Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and Rowlands and Ed Simons have sentiments that went out with early Sinatra. Paul Jackson, Jr., serve no worked their way from the South What makes Secada so thoughtlessly pre­ purpose other than riding London club scene to MTV dictable are his cowardly tendencies to work Secada through his self- Primetime. Their first nationally within a tired pop genre and drip lifeless lyrics absorbed trip into a galaxy of love available record. Exit Planet Dust into its aging veins. songs. (whose title implies the name The span of themes on Secada range from change), sparked a buzz about a duo the love-stricken to the love-lost. In "Heaven Secada might benefit from of DJs whose penchant for infec­ Is You," Secada sings, "God made the heavens both a sense of humor and a tious grooves was remarkably evi­ and placed them above/ But he left some here songwriter. Since he is dent. on earth/ Heaven is you/ You make me feel so indeed talented, a shift away from serious sap-fests Two years later, Rowlands and good." Listening to this, it's all you can do not to imagine a sandy Secada standing firm on a might keep him from becoming Simons have sat down al the com­ the Latin Michael Bolton. We can only puter once again, and they ain't beach, white linen shirt blowing in an unmoti­ vated wind, clenching his fists in determined see him reaching to the sky with closed eyes playin' Tetris. With the help of engi­ so often before we feel he is cheating his audi­ neer Steve Dub, The Chemical emotion. "Forever (Is As Long As It Lasts)" boasts ence by churning out the same factory-pop Brothers have outdone themselves, drivel again and again, making a dollar for digitizing a record of extraordinary the following lyrics: "I'm yours forever/ power and originality. Dig Your Own Hole is a virtually flawless assortment of sharp samples, cre­ ative rhythms and complementary sounds mixed into an hour-long ses­ sion of ecstatic grace. The opening track. "Block Public relations made easy Rockin' Beals." is impossibly catchy, basing itself on a Schoolly D sample from one of rap's great albums, Am I Mack Enough For Yuu ' Paced like a rocket, the five- Behiod the scenes of the public relati minute piece wakes you up faster than a double espresso and a Sam By ZACHARY UNTERMAN Letterman. You're calling 77me magazine, you know, it the media; researching data; speaking on behalf of clients; Kinison tape. Accent Editor depends who you're working on. Vanity Fair. You deal wilh all arranging special events, press junkets, etc. for clients. They The title track follows, maintain­ hris Phornprapha manages talent at Lobeline these editors of these magazines." Phornprapha deals with tal­ also write news releases, newsletters, reports, speeches, infor­ ing the intensity while organizing a Communications, a public relations firm and manage­ ent executives at all the TV shows. mation about clients, and work with advertisements. circular pattern of entrances and ment company in Los "I booked CNN on "Basically we have clients that are David Copperfield, C Tuesday for one of Anthony Robbins—that motivational guy—the band the exits for ils layered collection of Angeles Samples," Phornprapha said. "I represent Kerri Strug, Nadia beats and sounds. He's schmoozed wnh the Baywatch girls— Comaneci, Bart Connor." He also books appearances on The album's first single, "Selling major power players at Alexandra Paul So Letterman and Rosie O'Donnell. among ouier media power­ Sun," is the duo's most popular song Morton's after the Oscars, I'm working with all houses. "Or personally, when it's David Copperfield, they to date, and deservedly so. For ihis taken high-profile clients the Baywatch people come to you," added Phornprapha. "With the tour, with the vividly psychedelic tune. The to the premieres of big- too," Phornprapha Gymnastics Tour, like coordinated press conferences. I handled Chemical Brothers have borrowed name films, and booked said. Phornprapha all the media when I was on the road with them. I traveled with the voice of Oasis' Gallagher llieise same clients on talk works with Gena them. There's extensive travel when you're on a tour" Brothers (well actually, just Noel, shows like The Late Show Lee Nolin. And the good onel. For a record sparse with David Letterman, or some soap opera There are ovar 150,000 people in the country involved in tvith lyrics, Noel's few lines are alti­ The Rosie O Donnell people With public relations, and more than 4,000 firms. About 1,000 peo­ tude enough lo represent the entire Show. Alexandra Paul, ple are on the payroll at the largest firm—most employ between 100 to 400 representatives. record. "You're part of the life I've Sounds pretty cool, CNN will be doing a never had." he sings ihrough a filler, right? whole story about "There is a huge difference between us (Lobeline the environment and Communications! and, say, one of the big ones," Phornprapha "I'll lell you that's jusi too bad." "Those are just the how it pertains to said. "Being with a big firm you're going to do less work, and Dig Your Own Hole is not merely perks,'' said Phornprapha. her. "From more of the menial stuff. But, you're going to be in contact one fast, thumping sung alter anoth­ "lis really an exciting with some bigger clients, bigger names. You're just going to er*. The most refreshing spark of career, MM. In the begin­ Baywatch babe to come into contact with bigger people. But you do a lot less. originality comes from "Where Do 1 ning it shouldn't be aboul environment lady," Begin," sporting honey-sweet money. The money will he said. So you set "When you're in a smaller firm, which I recommend that, vocals from Belh Orton (a veteran come. You need lo find up the whole thing. things are kind of personalized. If you like to take charge and from Exit Planet HUM) and a beau­ your passion. Find what You meet the get a lot of autonomy, you're going to get a lot of autonomy in tifully mellow melodic synth loop. you're best at. Everything reporter, you meet a small firm. In a small firm, you're going to learn a lot more." Orion's voice repeats a poetically jusi comes naturally after the camera guy. you Phornprapha said he plans to leave Lobeline for Pat Kingsley distraught verse lhat soars above the that." meet everybody. and her monster PR firm PMK, an agency with power players "You can, like, baby­ that range from Tom Cruise to Barbara Walters to Matthew ethereal atmosphere. "Sunday A publicist's job is to sit the media." McConaughey to Matthew Broderick. "We're in talks right morning, I'm waking up/ Can't keep his stable of clients now," he laughs. even focus on a coffee cup/ Don'l happy, lo make sure inside But, what exactly even know whose bed I'm in/ and outside the business does the PR job In the future, new technology will mean better ways to get Where do I start, where do I begin?" the people know who his entail? Publicists' the public relations growing. "You so need cell phones, fax machines. With cell phones, you're able to be in contact with "The Privale Psychedelic Reel" clients are. responsibilities your clients whenever they need you, any time of the day, or closes the album wilh a ground­ "You're on the phone Photo courtesy of |ERRY SHANDREW include editing press night." In today's publicity wars—one agency stealing a big breaking combination of fierce, constantly." he said. PERFECT 10: (left to right) Chris Phornprapha, gold medalist Kerri kits for employees name from another—such dedication is an old-fashioned illus­ heavy beats and high-flying sam­ "You're calling David Strug, silver medalist Krassimir Dunev, and Nadia Comaneci. and the public: pay­ tration of life in the communication mill. ples of sounel effect! thai could have ing bills; contacting come from a Buck Rogers episode The piece perfectly symbolizes Rowlands and Simons' tendency to balance the line between having fun with ihe mix board ami creating music that doesn't sound la/> oi dem alive. Although electronica is iust now creeping into mainstream American Culture, il is a bona tide genie eil music old enough to have maturity, as well as several camps. The Chemical Brothers don'l enler the ambient, spacey region of acts like Massive Attack or Underworld, nor do ihey engage in lhe irip-hop style Of Tricky. Like Jack Dangers' Meat Rem Manijesto, nie- Chemical Brothen are concerneel v.uh Mrioul beals and serious mixes To an uninitiated listener, dance techno can sound frusiratingly repetitive, bin aftei ral listens and a conscious effort in leam, one can distinguish the delicacies and flavor*, ol tlu- .Iii ferent styles luckily, wnh I lie Chemical Brothers, il is delictousl) easy to discover what Ihe i.i\i- is about. PAGE 8 * THt: Ml \W\ III RRIIWE * FRIDAY, im, 18 1997

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What would you like Hw universsiti y to improve or chano . for the students' Accent article form of free speech 0benefit? ften, we as members of the Amendment I SIMON VAINRUB media have to stand back Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the Spent Up omwers are edit and wonder how we can O free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the ed for daily, brevity and endure in such a volatile business. Mcuracy. It is sometimes effective to boy­ people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Defending cott an organization or company in • order to make an effective demon­ "Parking- at stration of one's disapproval. But Tiger Woods least let the often, one can take such a protest to money part an extreme and completely miss the Armando Boniche • Editor in Chief Kelly Ruane • News Editor hen I saw Zachary come down original intention. Unterman's column call­ some. A newspaper is a composite of Wing Tiger Woods the Parking different points of view and opin­ "loser of the week," I was shocked shouldn't be ions. In this ocean of fact and opin­ and angered over such an insult. that ion, the News and Sports section are Tiger Woods is not only a golf expensive." reserved for unbiased educational Sarah Guamaccia • Asst. News Editor Michelle A. Yee • Sports Editor prodigy, but he's the first black male and informative reporting of the and the youngest person in the KATHERINE IOIU news, while the Accent and Opinion world to ever win The Grand sections are more entertainment or Masters Golf Tournament and have the honor to wear the prestigious thought-provoking oriented, and tm-eCm-vC-Z- Green Jacket. possess the leeway to allow columns, such as this, and other arti­ Unterman complains that Tiger Jonathan Santucci • Asst. Sports Editor Lee Nessel • Opinion Editor doesn't consider himself a "black "I had a regis­ cles to have more slanted points of view. golfer," but "a golfer." Well, tration prob­ although I'm Jewish and Hispanic, I lem this week. When we don't like what some­ don't consider myself a "Jewish- Freshmen reg­ one is saying or writing, we have the Hispanic person," but "a person." ister last and freedom to turn away or turn the And just like I'm not against my every single page. Zachary Unterman • Accent Editor F. Hunter Carey • Photo Editor heritage, I'm sure Tiger Woods isn't one my classes But nothing should jeopardize the against his heritage, he just doesn't I wanted was freedom to speak or write in the first let his heritage take over his life like Abooked." place. some people do. The problem is that I suppose if someone is fed up the majority is always looking for LORNA CHIN • FRSH. enough to stop reading our paper what divide us instead of what because of just one of our writers, it unites us. Stupid racial or religious labels only segregate an already is that person's prerogative. Emily Reid Kehe • Co-Art Director iorge Miranda • Co-Art Director segregated society. Tiger Woods is a But, if nothing else, we should great golfer because he's great, not laugh and shrug it off, or at least because he's black. To say that a "Parking is learn what other points of view are person's abilities are a product of not a benefit out there so that we are more edu­ his or her race is pure racism; and to students. cated, armed and prepared to live in I'm glad Tiger understands that. For me to this our diverse world. Shane Weaver • Copy Editor Ivye Goldberg • Asst. Copy Editor find parking, Another of Unterman's com­ I have to plaints is that he's a college dropout. come 45 I just can't see what is the big deal minutes about this. Is Unterman aware of before class." Article portrays Woods incorrectly how horrible college can be some­ times? Doesn't he know that there are uncaring instructors: airheads, JAMAL S. AGGAAII • INTL To the Editor: dirty jokes," and who "plays a lot of sional and openly unresearched level of sports excellence that will Well, it has finally happened. A Nintendo." attempt by naming Woods the set the standard for years to come. mean students and very boring student "journalist" has finally writ­ This comment, typical of "Loser of the Week" plainly recon­ I'm very sorry that the comments courses in every college? College ten an article so completely devoid Unterman's writing, leads me to firms his title as "looser of the in GQ didn't meet Unterman's high isn't easy, and if someone had the of merit, so full of half-truths and believe that the author is either the Semester!" standards of political correctness. ability to play golf as well as Tiger Woods does, maybe that person unchecked facts, and saddled with most maladjusted teenager ever to In closing, I'd just like to mention However, how Unterman justifies would also drop out. College is for foolish unprofessionalism that I serve as Accent Editor, or simply a how blatantly obvious it is that calling Woods a loser just after he "/ want fhe people who lack abilities and need have sworn to never read The Miami sanctimonious underclassman who Unterman needs to be reassigned in won at The Masters with one of the ban on kegs to acquire them; college is not for Hurricane again. cannot maturely handle his position, his duties at the Hurricane. As a stu­ greatest performances in all of lifted and I sport prodigies (except for football want In the April 15 edition, in yet and in addition is jealous of a young dent at the University of Miami. I sports history is just ponderous. another article, Zachary Unterman, man who has worked very hard and have consistently been embarrassed players), so college wasn't that cigarettes to Unterman is so busy interpreting place for Tiger: The golf course is be sold on made a racist attack on golfer Tiger is actually good at what he does. by his pieces throughout the semes­ events through his leftist political Woods. It was disguised ironically ter. the place for Tiger. Here he doesn't campus." Further, Unterman criticizes lens, he can't even recognize great­ waste his time with books and other as an attack on Woods' character, Woods for stating that when it The paper is a representation of ness when it is staring him in the and has drawn college newspaper learning that is unimportant for golf comes to reporters, "The key is to the kind of students the university face. players. reporting to an all-time low. give them a time and stick to it. If I turns out. Anyone who has read I suggest you add a new column to Where to begin? First, Unterman say I'm there for an hour, I'm there, Unterman's work cannot have a pos­ Furthermore, Zachary accuses COREY SHEMTOV •SOPH. the accent page, "Lunatic of the criticizes Woods for considering on time, for an hour." itive opinion of our student body. He Week" Your first selection should Tiger of being materialistic: himself simply a golfer, not a black Zach, what else do you want? clearly needs greater experience in be Hurricane Accent Editor "He...loves a Mercedes;" I dare to golfer. The guy is saying he keeps his the real world, as well as a chance to Zachary Unterman. ask: What is wrong with loving a Unterman may disagree with this appointments and expects those he mature, before he is allowed to con­ IASON JOLLIFF Mercedes? Mercedes are among the desegregationalist stance by Woods, deals with to do the same. tinue at his present position. Senior finest German cars every invented: they're strong, durable, elegant and "This campus but surely a difference in opinion is Perhaps in your world everyone At the present time, I know that no reason to attack a young man's has all the time they need to waste many of my fellow graduate stu­ To the Editor: fun to drive. They're far superior needs a than the junky models made by recycling character. talking to pundits like you, but in the dents are sincerely disappointed in I do not know about Tiger Woods Second, Unterman foolishly real world, business is business, and its attempt to do so. character because I have not fol­ Ford and GM. If Tiger loves that program for car, it's because he has good taste, more than accuses Woods of making empty time counts. I do not place the entire blame on lowed his career. I do not know the promises to "try to use his heritage Finally, I find it ironic that in Unterman, but he is a lucid example obscene things which he might have not because of senseless material­ just office ism. paper- cans to relate to people in poorer neigh­ closing you describe Woods as a of what is wrong with the paper. His said because I have not read them. and bottles." borhoods and increase the economic possible future hero, who for now is abuse of a medium he is fortunate What I do know, however, is that The other Zacharean rant was range of the golfing population." just "a bewildered kid, binging on enough to have access to must be Woods has managed to keep his eye about Tiger making a fortune with This after accusing Woods of McDonald's cheeseburgers...who curtailed, as his work continues to on the ball. I would like to implore sports endorsements and not giving misrepresent the gauge of students anything back to his community. JONATHAN GfTTUMAN "using the race card to pump up his has been blessed with a prefect Zachary Unterman to do the same. image." Hey Zachary, ever heard of swing, and intimidation." this university is capable of produc­ Unterman, try to remember that a First of all, this is a capitalist coun­ the Tiger Woods Foundation? It's a The fact is, as Unterman himself ing. victory for one member of a race try, not a socialist or communist "small" foundation to which Woods states, "he's probably the best young BRYANT PAUL does not mean that all of the mem­ one: Donating hard-earned cash is a has donated over $12 million and golfer to debut in the professional Graduate Student bers of that particular race will rise personal choice, not an obligation. countless hours of time already this sport ever." Such skill does not come up and follow him or her. If Tiger decided not to donate any "The thing money than it's none of our busi­ that UM year (surely a pittance in compari­ completely from luck or an act of To the Editor: I find it quite unfounded that this son to your charitable expenditures). God, it comes from hard work, I am unable to comprehend how was supposed within the article ness. Just because one is a million­ could really aire, doesn't mean one has to help improve is The foundation serves to bring the determination and a focus that is any rational person selects Tiger 'Tiger Woods is our...Loser of the sport to young golfers in underpriv­ clearly lacking in all of Unterman's Woods as their "Loser of the Week." Week" found in the April 15 edition anyone. If people need help they the lack of can ask Uncle Sam. After all. Uncle ileged areas around the country. Not work. Unterman's article depicts Tiger of The Miami Hurricane. funding for Sam is the one who gets millions of only do you apparently disagree The bottom line here is that unlike Woods as a sniveling spoiled golf I quote: "He knows that he is not summer ses­ dollars in taxes from the rich. sion. " with Woods' view of racial integra­ Unterman, Tiger Woods has earned prodigy. The truth is that a lifetime going to lead his race—whatever his tion, you attacked him using incor­ his position in the limelight. He did of hard work, dedication and a race might be—to a different sta­ Whether Tiger Woods is a saint or rect and easily verifiable facts. not ask to be famous, it simply desire for excellence, combined tus." not is unimportant. What is impor­ tant is that he is one heck of a golf MARY LAMIERTB SOPH. Ever heard of malicious libel? comes with the territory. He did not with tremendous natural ability have Why is it that so often when a per­ Moving forward, Unterman cites ask to be bom black and it seems to produced what may be the greatest son of color has succeeded in some player and that unlike others, he can an article in this month's GQ, and me that he is doing a fine job at golfer in all of history. way there are references immediate- deliver. Tiger Woods is a champion compiled by J.J. CAMA-LOBO from it lambastes Woods for being being who he is. Tiger Woods didn't just win The "simply a kid who tells too many In short, Unterman's unprofes­ Masters, he broke through to a new See LETTERS • Page 11 See TIGER • Page 11

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It is a shame that you had to make something negative What gives you the idea that persons of color are "in" His accomplishments thus far include three consecu­ out of something so positive, and to put down some­ Woods man anything to begin with, and that they are waiting around tive junior amateurs and three consecutive national ama­ one's accomplishments that they worked so hard to in large groups to be led out of it? teur titles. He made pro when he was 20, and in one year achieve. Tiger Woods has worked hard his whole life to In addition, I question the phrase "And to all those has managed to win five tournaments out of seventeen. be the best at the game of golf and he deserves all the taner-city kids, go steal a wedge or a three-wood." This is more tournaments than many pros win in a credit he receives. of 'guts' Are you implying that the only way that a young per­ lifetime, let alone in one year. Many pro golfers would BROOKE WAGENEHIM be happy to win one tournament in a year because it is son living in the inner city can acquire one of these arti­ lunior, UM Golf Team From TIGER * Page 10 cles is io steal it? rare for pros to win tournaments repeatedly on the PGA Unterman, you demonstrate your disbelief at the like­ tour. To the Editor: of a sophisticated, elegant, intelligent and precise lihood that Woods would spread his $8 million salary to To top it off, on April 12, Tiger Woods made history I think this is the worst article possible ever written. game. This is not a sport based on muscle, it's "'these neighborhoods' for clubs and a golf course." when he won The Masters in Augusta, Georgia—one of First of all, Tiger Woods does not cuss. based on making choices, calculating wind veloc­ Do not try to hide behind this plush garb of self-right­ the most challenging and prestigious courses to play and Second of all, this is not a racial issue. It seems to me ity and terrain, control of force when striking the eousness. Why does Woods, fresh from winning, have to win. Just to be invited to play is an honor. To win The that the writer has created an issue by only stressing ball, choosing the right "stick." In short, it takes a dedicate the money he has earned honestly to anyone? Masters is a dream that few ever achieve in their life­ 50% of Tiger's genetic makeup. "brain" that most athletes don't have. Football, He practiced self-discipline, delayed gratification and time. If anything. Tiger should be given full respect because basketball, hockey and wrestling, on the other plain-old perseverance. It is predicted by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer he has defeated all odds by proving that golf is a game hand are stupid sports where people get drunk and The victory that was won on the green that day was that Tiger Woods will achieve this accomplishment for all types of people, not just upper-class, Caucasian shout obscenities for fun. not a victory for persons .of color, despite what may many more times than they ever did. males who go out on a golfing excursion on Sunday A few years ago. the unspoken rules of The appear to be the growing sentiment. This statement means a lot coming from two of the mornings to relax. Masters Golf Tournament didn't let African- It may have opened doors of opportunity, but the fact best players of all time. Not only did Tiger win, but he I don't understand why he should be considered a American golfers to participate as players; they Still remains: It was a victory for Tiger Woods, a young won by a 12-stroke margin, breaking many records in "black golfer." He's not. He is a good golfer. Why could only participate as caddies. Tiger is not only man of 21, who, despite the odds, stuck to something the process. Because of Tiger Woods' display of talent at should the fact that he is half black pose such contro­ a great athlete, but more importantly, he's a man that he believed in and now, like it or not, has reaped the The Masters, as well as his prior accomplishments, he is versy? with guts, and guts is what most people lack. fruits of his labor. considered by many amateur and pro golfers to be one Why does the article not stress the fact that he is half Simon Vainrub is a sophomore majoring in STACEY ANTIONE of the best players in the world, and maybe the best to Thai? He is. The point is that it doesn't matter what the video-film and religious sludies. Senior ever play the game. hell he is. Many PGA professionals and sports figures have been What about are trie rumors that Tiger Woods is going To the Editor: interviewed and have praised his abilities, talent and to use his heritage to relate to people in poorer neigh­ "I am writing this article in response to Zachary maturity on the golf course. I have never heard of any borhoods? So what? It's not like just because Tiger newspapers. And that, my dear, is called the media. Unterman's ridiculous, no-brain, clueless attack on person criticize him or put his ability and talent down Woods happens to be half black that he "owes" it to College does not make an individual. Not everyone is Tiger Weyods by calling him the Loser of the Week. and attribute this to his skin color or ethnic background. inner-city black kids to show them how to play golf. interested in attending college and those that don't are If anyone is a loser, it must be him for making such You are the only one to date, that I know of, who has Do you suppose that since jLarry Bird should be not inferior to you or I. It is not up to you to decide uneducated and naive statements about a talented ath­ made this unbelievable remark. Think it over. You are donating money to inner-city white kids? whether or not Tiger plays "leisurely" or not. Tiger lete drastically mistaken. And what is this about Tiger Woods being greedy? Woods is a positive role model who does what he loves in which he happens to make a lot of money. ; .Unterman begins by making statements that do not It should be a small clue to you how talented he actu­ The article incidentally failed to mention that when pre­ make sense, and continues to do so throughout his arti­ ally is when Nike and Titleist (only two of the biggest sented with the keys to the Mercedes he won, he sweet­ I personally resent the comment that 'Tiger would not cle, with ridiculous accusations and comments about a companies in sports) would sponsor him before he even ly asked for his mom and gave her the keys to the car. be where he is today if it was not for the major endorse­ sport that he obviously has never played, and has no played in a pro tournament. If he is so "greedy," why did he tum down the chance ments." Tiger doesn't need Nike, Nike needs Tiger. Now ide:i how to play. Obviously, they were able to capitalize on their invest­ to play in the Bob Hope Classic'' why is that? Could it be that he's "kicking" everybody's [j As a fellow golfer, the whole article disgusted me as ment—Nike's profits in their golfwear line has Tiger Woods is a great role model for kids today. He butt in golf? well as many friends of mine who play golf, and even increased lOO* over its previous earnings. It is a shame is polite, well-mannered and a damn good golfer. Tiger Woods is an extraordinary golfer and would aome that have never played the game. that you feel that this commercial was meant to be Seeing stars with such modesty in today's society is a have made it regardless of Nike endorsements. 11 You begin by saying that "just because you drive the racist, but in fact all it was really meant to do was open rarity. I believe Tiger Woods should be praised for his Endorsements just happen to be a huge factor in the ball 330 yards and have colored skin, it does not make the eyes of many people around the country that do not success in breaking traditions both on and off the golf world of sports. you the second coming..." give minorities the right to play. course. Mr. Unterman. guess what? This country is racist. This statement is almost as ridiculous as saying that This commercial did not intend to call all of America HANNAH PARK Tiger Woods is a golfer first, who happens to be black. because Michael Jordan can make almost every shot he racist as you concluded. On the contrary, it intended to Freshman And to answer you question, "Is he all he's hyped up to attempts and he has colored skin, he is not one of the wake up the racist part of our country, where color is an be?" YES!! This young, black man is turning the golf best basketball players in the world. issue when it comes to the game of golf. To the Editor: world upside down and people, like yourself, can't stand [j Well, if you have not realized that he is one of the Also, Tiger Woods does not use the "race card" to Ignorance and jealousy are a dangerous combination. it. greatest lo play Ihe game of basketball, just as Tiger pump up his image as you have stated. If you have not I am all in favor of freedom of speech, but it truly Don't get mad because you don't have $8 million and Wtxxis is one of the best in the game of golf, then I feel heard, he is truly committed to getting the game of golf amazes me how people write things without thinking. don't try to sugarcoat racism by mentioning General pad for you. in the inner cities, as well as to expose other minority Tiger Woods makes a great deal of money; so does Colin Powell or Nelson Mandela because it is an insult to my intelligence. J The reason that Tiger Woods is considered one of the groups that cannot afford to play the game. Jim Carey. Jim Carey isn't a college graduate. Is he even best golf players has nothing to do with the color of his Tiger Woods is a great role model for children. a high school graduate? To label Tiger Woods a loser on the basis that he •tin, his race or the fact that he can drive the ball over So, Zachary. be careful when you make false accusa­ First, I want to address Ms. Yee. Tiger Woods is not an makes too much money, acts young and is profiting off BO yards (although the driving distance does help). tions especially when you have no knowledge of the example of what's wrong with our society, but rather of Nike endorsements is a facade to hide the suspicion B What makes Tiger Woods one of the best is his topic at hand. people like you who pass judgement on others without that you, Mr. Unterman, may be a racist yourself. Immense talent. There are few in the world that can This will prevent someone like me having to wipe up knowing anything about them. All you think you know LISA LEE the mess you have made. Everyone is entitled to their is what you see on television and what you read in the lunior

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Love, Kappa 1 Roommale veanleil in shair hOMB with lull Coral Gables technology company seeks a Friday's issue, and by noon Walk lo UM $fi50/mo. clean 1/1 in Coral If -V H TENNIS S( DBA, WATERSKING, kite hen Washer/Dryer Niee Yard. S Minutes Gables Isslmger - Woolen - Manevell, Inc. LAKEFRONT. MOTORCYCLES, GYMNASTICS, dependabk' |jart-time iile assistant for the com­ Salinas and Danika - Thanks for all the time Friday if they are to run in frewa eampus l*eSJ.S6*>4 Lesivt* Message. Anna Valladares - (Sh7-8rl7l x 53fl pager 750- ARTS & CRAFTS WSI, AND MORI GRIAI pany's acnxjnling department. $6 50 per hour. you put into Greek Week! Love, DG Tuesday's issue. Pi*epaymeni B915 SALARIES 6/2 W . 8/18/97. CALL 1800) 8*2- Posmon offers potential for additional response is required for all classified 8228 FOR AN AI'PI IC ATION bilities over time and full-time employment Andrea - Congrats on Greek Goddess! Love, ads. 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C IR( HI ARS FOR INfO CALL 301-429 I 126 PAGE ACROSS FROM UM ho9 1877 Andrea and Greli lien- Congrats on Rho Poeil, v..ish('r/drvi*r-L>ishv*sh, Cirb, dis|Kis.il must be non-commercial in Townhouse' near UM, Gable's Poinl; 2-1 1/2 ; lamlxl.!' love, DG A( e*li ( all le*l al (Sl,l)4l(il'l'i'i COLLEGE STUDENTS! Summer Cruise I ine nature. Special layout or New; AC, Carpel ing, Kile he-n Blinds JC potions EM eltern p^yAienvfits. Call today for Appliances; Alarm, ( AL, CLOSET, 24 hrs sec. placement of ads is not guar I umirv 2/2 (emrio A Aeve-sonx* 4/2 pe'nlheieise more inhjnTMtKin. l5<>4>429-9225 Exl 5028 ( 1 S Personal Congrats Kappa and Lambda Chi on Greek anteed, nor are cancellations W5 •300 Cell tea KJb VWk' love, DG IUST FOR YOU BEEPERS AND CELLULARS or changes of copy after FOR RFNT or SALE! BABYSITTER NEEDED1 Iwo iamiiies looking for MOVING SAIE f (ison ( uni|Hili*i, silviTware. ATTENTION TO UM FACULTY AND STU­ Disc |OC keys t. 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