wwwhe Miam, hurricane.miami.edui Hurricane/ Volume 74T, Number 5 University of Miami Tuesday September 17, 1996 Compliments outweigh complaints By CRISTINA ORTEGA Staff Writer It has been eight months since the George A. Smathers Wellness Center opened its doors and already it is evolving and changing. For one thing, the influence ofthe Wellness Center caused Campus Sports and Recreation, the center's administrative body, to change its name to the Department of Wellness and Recreation. The word "wellness" better describes the func­ tions sponsored by the center, said Patty Swift, the Wellness Center's assistant director of business and marketing. "But the name-change was just a technical change. Most of the concrete changes have been done in response to the complaints and suggestions of the people who use the facil­ ity," Swift said. "We are constantly trying to make the cen­ ter better." Patty Pujals, who works at the Wellness Center's front desk and pro shop, said she hears people compliment the facility all the time. "The alumni are always asking 'why didn't they have this when I was here?' Most people are very impressed when they first see the center," Pujals said. "People say it's like no other fitness facility they've ever seen." PUMPING UP: Dave Celfman, senior, obviously thinks the Wellness Center's worth it, as he lifts weights on Sunday night. SUN* WOODS/Photo Editor But, Pujals also hears plenty of complaints. "People don't like the music selection, they don't want to p«> VJn« entra. fees for aerobiCS Classes and tot \«sNe>.\ ser­ vice," Pujals said. "They say parking is a pain, and that the Expo motivates" students to get fit racquetball courts are overcrowded." The Wellness Center's staff listens closely to complaints Team. By ANDREA BERTIN said Postweiler. ented organizations, campus organiza­ and tries to solve all problems. Swift said. Staff Writer Visitors to the Expo will have a num­ "Wellness is something that's hard to tions, such as the Wesley Foundation, The Wellness Center-UM's haven ber of activities in which to participate. define. It's going to be interesting to see Women's Resource Center and See CENTER • Page 2 for the fitness-conscious—will go one Exhibitors, such as the Florida how students respond to [the Expo]," Volunteer Services Center, will also step further on Wednesday by hosting a Institute of Massage, Team Footwork, said Patty Swift, the Wellness Center's have exhibits at the Expo. Wellness Expo. the Student Health Center and the UM assistant director of business and mar­ Despite the Expo, the Wellness With free massages and aerobic Transplant Program, will have tables keting. Center's regular schedule or equipment demonstrations, the Expo will intro­ set up in the atrium offering free mas­ The Expo will also feature a raffle, usage will not be interrupted. in this issue duce students to the Wellness Center's sages, food, prizes and blood pressure offering prizes such as free Wellness All but one raquetball court will be ALSO features and the many facets of fitness testing. Center massages, tickets to an upcom­ available for members. •Wellness Center updates: For the from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Expo participants will also have a ing Hurricane football game, free The Expo is free to all UM students, "It's a way for us [the Wellness chance to take a funk aerobics or yoga lunches at the Rathskellar, free smooth­ faculty and employees. newest features and programs, see page 4. Center) to advertise to the University class. Entertainment for the afternoon ies from the Wellness Center Juice Bar Postweiler said, "I hope that students community what we have here, and to includes performances by the UM and free T-shirts. will really enjoy it, and that faculty and have everyone leam what wellness is," Sunsations and the Legacy Dance In addition to sports and health-ori­ staff can come, too." MSA hosts Memorial celebrates Valujet victim's life UBS picnic Ana Sanchez, freshman, loved UM By CORI IANCKO Staff Writer By SYLVIA MORA when her flight, Valuejet flight 592, crashed into the The United Black Students and the Staff Writer Everglades. Since the crash occurred after school had Department of Multicultural Student The family and friends of Ana Maria Sanchez, the finished, many of Sanchez's friends appreciated the Affairs co-sponsored a minority student University of Miami freshman who died in the Valujet chance to finally say giwdbye. picnic Saturday on the field beside crash on May 11. gathered at Saint Augustine Catholic "It was nice that the school has given her friends Mahoney-Pearson Residential College. Church on Saturday for a memorial service. who couldn't make her services back in May an The aim of the picnic was to bring old Sanchez, a resident of Pearson Residential College, opportunity to celebrate Ana's life," said Elizabeth and new members of on-campus minori­ was studying advertising at UM. Trager, a friend of Sanchez's. ty groups together to get acquainted with "Ana would call and tell me how much she loved the Judy Mallery, resident master at Pearson, said, "It's one another. University. The happiest year of her life was in been a tough day for the family, but we are certainly Nicole Gordon, president of UBS. said Miami," said Carmen Sanchez, Sanchez's mother. glad we could do this for them." that during Minority Student Weekend, Sanchez said the memorial service and reception by Sanchez and boyfriend Chris Doig, a fifth-year held prior to the start of the fall semester, Pearson resident master Charles Mallery gave her a architecture student, celebrated their three-month frehsmen were only able to meet other chance to meet people who wrote her letters about her anniversary three days before the crash. minority freshmen. daughter. "We went to the Chart House to celebrate our "The picnic is important because it "Having this [memorial) means so much to me. This anniversary," Doig said. "We didn't want to go home. KONSTANTIN WOHLWEND/Staff photographer gives new members a chance to meet is great closure since none of Ana's remains were We were so happy together." older, more experienced members and found," Sanchez said. "Now I can attach all the faces Many classmates and friends honored Sanchez IN REMEMBERANCE: Family and friends of Ana Maria to all the letters I've received." Sanchez comfort each other at a memorial service Saturday. See PICNIC • Page 2 Sanchez was on her way home to New Orleans See MEMORIAL • Page 2 In This Issue i n ion Cane fans urged to Check out fall TV Read about life in the dorms on show support on page 4. previews on page 6. page 8. Page 2-Tuesday September 17,1996-The tl iiinii Hlimijaiie (AUIHnS Picnic promotes unity in diversity 4 p.m. in the Flamingo Ballroom beginning to plan events for •CENTER FOR EMPOWER­ From PICNIC -Page 1 there will be a recognition ceremo­ February's Black Awareness Month MENT: Interested in finding out ny for recipients of the Golden (BAM). At this stage of planning, about special issues affecting col­ officials," Gordon said. "The picnic Drum Scholarship, a tuition scholar­ UBS can only be certain that BAM lege students? Fill out an applica­ also gives old members a chance to ship given to African-American stu­ will include traditional events such tion for the Peer Education recruit new members into official dents. as Gospel Explosion, the Miss Certificate Program in UC 209 by positions to keep the minority Black UM pageant and the Royal Hentage Ball. Fnday, Sept. 20 groups and clubs going in the "Multicultural Student • INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN future." Gordon said she is trying to bring FELLOWSHIP: Chapter meeting Steve Clark, director of MSA, Affairs is interested in Black Comedy Jam to UM for today at 8 p.m. at the Eaton said MSA wants to bring students promoting diversity February, an event that BAM has Classroom. Everyone is welcome to together on campus. not had, due either to scheduling or attend. Come hear Andrew D'Errico "Multicultural Student Affairs is issues." lack of funding, since 1994. One speak on "Christianity: Obligation interested in promoting diversity STEVE CLARK change to UBS this year is in its or Lifestyle" and join us for fun and issues. We reach out to different advisor. Steve Clark, director of fellowship. groups," Clark said. "We'd like to Director, MSA, is the new advisor to UBS. •ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK: educate people, and the picnic is a Multicultural After a tough year of funding for BAM last year, UBS has been allot­ Site leader applications are now very important way to reach out and Student Affairs available in the Volunteer Services wek jme people in." ted $7,000 for this year's events by Center (UC 224) and are due back The picnic was held from 11 a.m. the Student Activity Fee Allocation by Friday, Oct. 4. For more infor­ to 4 p.m. Sludents enjoyed a barbe­ MSA will also host a student Committee (SAFAC). MELISSA CLAY/Staff Photographer mation, please call Cristina cue, live music from a D.J. and a forum entiltled, "Race Relations in "We're satisfied by the money HANGING OUT: Sophomore Michelle Wilkinson and juniors the United States-Does Race we've received from SAFAC and if Manaricua at 689-6454 or 284- variety of games. Yasmeen Henderson and Mary Ko attended the Multicultural Matter?" we need additional money we'll do 4483. MSA is already planning other Student Affairs/United Black Students picnic on Saturday.