RESERV UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI IMICAIF VOLUME 74, NUMBER ) WWW.HURRICANE.MIAMI.EDU TUESDAY, APRIL 22,1997 in this issue Family blames UM lor Barnes' death The Barnes' family blames this Dec. I, 1969, and later modified condition of anonymity, said the as a result of this unequal protection • Lawsuit cites agreement between Coral Gables that agreement in February of 1977 allegations about the partnership from the police. UM police officers and UM, and the alleged lack of in order for Coral Gables to provide between UM and Coral Gables are are not as equipped to deal with lack of police police supervision in the area, for police protection to the University true. emergency situations, the lawsuit presence at UM the death of Barnes. area. "Everything the lawsuit alleges is alleges. Barnes and friend Timwanika The Bames lawsuit alleges that true," the officer said. "[The part "In fact, the police officers work By KELLY RUANE Lumpkins were beaten to death the agreement called for the nership] has existed because it ben ing for the University of Miami News Editor with a shotgun in the early morning University to "hire, maintain, pay, efits both partners [UM and Coral were paid at a lower pay rate and Citing a lack of campus security, hours of April 13, 1996. The direct, control, deploy, discipline GablesJ. The only ones losing here without benefits available to City of the family of slain University of University settled lawsuits in and supervise their own private are the UM officers and the stu Coral Gables police officers," the Miami football player Marlin December with the two families for police force." dents." suit said. Barnes said the University and the $1.9 million each. The contract, according to the The Bames family said because In a petition written last semester, Coral Gables Police are partly This lawsuit, filed by Charlie suit, is an "illegal delegation of the University is within the munici the UM officers seemed to fore responsible for Bames' death. Mae Postell, Barnes' mother, and municipal police power to a private pal boundaries of Coral Gables, shadow the Barnes family's com The lawsuit, filed in federal court, Miami attoiney John Leighton, entity." UM students and employees are plaint. alleges that the Coral Gables Police alleges that the CGPD does not pro "As a private university, the owed the same level of police pro Officers said they were not being Department improperly subcon tect the students, but instead relies University of Miami is not permit tection as Coral Gables residents. treated like real police officers, tracts police officers to provide on a partnership with UM for the ted by Florida Law to own, main The lawsuit alleges that because even though they were deputized by police protection at UM. University to have its own private tain, control, direct or operate a of the partnership, UM students, Coral Gables. XTREME GAMES HIT MIAMI This contract has allowed the police officers. police department or police force," employees and users are treated as The suit said the University's • Competitors came from far University to provide a minimum The Univei sity and the City of the suit said. lesser citizens. and wide to compete in this amount of protection for students. Coral Gables signed a contract on A police officer, speaking on the Bames' family said he was killed See BARNES • Page 2 weekend's ESPN2 Xtreme Games on South Beach. SPORTS, page 5 International Week comes to close
MISSING THE X-f/ifS? • Fox's #! hour long mys tery/drama has become an addictive weekly routine for many UM students. Are you an X-Files junkie? ACCENT, page 7 I.J. CAMA-LOBO / Hurricane Photographer CELEBRATION: Emerson Mompremier dances in front of the Haitian flag on the UC A WHOLE NEW WORLD Patio. • As science and technology theme days according to regions of the blossom to new heights, what • Week combines world. impact will such Students had a chance to go to the developments have on the culture, culinary Middle East, Asia, India, Europe, Latin world of tomorrow. delights for UM America, the Far East, the Caribbean and OPINION, page 10 Africa before I-Week came to a close. By JOSE DIAZ During the week, the student groups Hurricane Staff Writer involved presented ethnic dances and cos news briefs After a struggle for student support and a tumes on everything from African music to colorful array of cultures. International a Caribbean carnival with stilt performers. COMMENCEMENT PLANS Week at the University of Miami ended The weather affected student turnout, ANNOUNCED Saturday. organizers said. Commencement ceremonies Awards were given to student organiza Mavis Gyamfi, I-week chairperson, said for the University of Miami tions who participated at the Closing she thought the week was successful, will take place May 9 at 8:30 Ceremonies on Saturday night at the Hotel despite the weather. a.m. on the University Green, Sofitel. "Considering we had bad weather to the central lawn next to the The winners were: French Club, Most contend with, I think we were pretty suc Ashe Building and the Otto G. Original Display; Latin American Students cessful," Gyamfi said. "International Week Richter Library. This year's Association, Best Cultural Display; Indian is about sharing cultures." guest speaker is Garth C. Students Association, Most Outstanding Gyamfi said she hopes next year's Reeves, reporter, editor, Performance; African Students Union, International Week will be better. banker and publisher emeritus Most Original Performance; French Club, "Like anything, everything can always of 77ie Miami Times. He will Culinary Excellence; Filipino Students he better," Gyamfi said. "We always hope receive an honorary doctorate Association. Most Enthusiastic Preparation for bigger and better as the years progress." of journalism from UM. Also for 1-Week; Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Ariel Hurst, a freshman, tried many of Association, Best Embodiment of the I- receiving honorary doctorates the ethnic foods available to students on Week Theme; Filipino Students the University Center Patio on the different from the University this year Association, Most Outstanding will be: days. f. HUNTER CAREY / Photo Editor Organization for 1-Week. • Denise Scott Brown, urban "I really enjoy ethnic food, but I love planner, doctorate in architec ETHNIC DANCE: Nathalee Dayl dances on the Patio with performers from Untouchable Throughout the week, many students ture Mocko lumhics for International Week's Caribbean Day. participated in activities and events on See WEEK • Page 2 • Sarah Caldwell, producer, conductor and founder of the Boston Opera Company, doc Faculty recognized for torate in music • William H. Gray III, presi Students bringing dent and chief executive offi cer of the United Negro excellence in teaching College Fund, doctorate in law • Arthur Komberg, Nobel lau • UM honors Teaching Award recipients ners of last year's awards. Cuba to UC Patio reate, doctorate in science were Maryann Barber, School Some of the materials that of Business, Computer the committee reviewed were tomorrow at 4 p.m. • Benjamin Spock, pediatri seven teachers • FEC's goal to To recognize what the Otto G. Richter cian and author of the Information; Shirley Dennis- letters of recommendation, Escoffier, School of Business, student evaluations, course Library has to offer to spread Cuban Common Sense Book of Baby this year educate University culture, there will be a reception on the and Child Care, doctorate in Accounting; Alan Goldman, syllabi and personal stale By SARAH GUARNACCIA 8th floor of the library on Thursday at 7 humane letters College of Arts and Sciences, ments written by the teachers. about culture Assistant News Editor Philosophy; Thomas Nolen, "They are looked at very p.m. • Robert Venturi, architect and By SARAH GUARNACCIA The library has full resources for founder of post-modernist The 1997 Excellence in College of Arts and Sciences, seriously. A love of teaching Assistant News Editor Teaching Awards were given Biology; Thomas Steinfatt, comes through, especially Cuban American sludies, and an architecture, doctorate in To further the University's quest for archives section complete with pictures, architecture. to seven different teachers School of Communication, through the personal state cultural awareness, the Federation of who have demonstrated hooks and other documents outlining the The individual schools will Speech; Linda Taylor, College ments," Giroux said. Cuban Students (FEC) will sponsor exceptional teaching at the Cuban expenence in the United States hold their own commence of Arts and Sciences, Most of the judging was "Three Days of Cuban Culture" from University of Miami. Members of FEC said they wani stu ment ceremonies throughout Anthropology; and Michelle done on an individual basis tomorrow until Friday. Regardless of their amount Wright, College of Arts and The eight judges were denls to leam about the various pieces the day as well. The yearly event is the result of a of literature, art and information ahout of years in the teaching field, Sciences, Foreign Languages. responsible for studying the 32 proclamation issued by the Dade County old and new professors were Teachers were nominated packets that consisted of all Cuba that the library has in its archives. Commission, which said Dade is in Emilio Gonzalez, a UM professor in today's weather recognized for (heir inspiring for the distinguished award the material the teacher's sub observe three days in April during and creative teaching. either by the dean of their mitted. the political science department, will which Cuban culture is to be celebrated spe.ik at Thursday's event. PARTLY CLOUDY "It's ahout being there for schcxil, colleagues or sludents. The committee then nar "It is understood year after year that the students usually beyond Once a teacher is nominat rowed the list down to the top Friday's activities, which will take Expect conditions to remain we will educate people of what Cuban the; classroom, working with ed, il is by that teacher's dis seven teachers. place on the UC Patio, will focus on the much the same, with a gener.il culture is," said Raiza Garcia, chairper students outside of classes and cretion that they follow From the committee's lesiival aspect of the Cuban culture. It warming trend to continue. son lor the event and member of lie the openness to student's through with the requirements responses, Giroux created a will include the music of radio station El Today will be partly cloudy The event will begin with speaker ideas," said Valerie Manno- of the award. short list. Sol, 98.3 FM. with highs in the upper 80s. Jose Cancela, president of the Spanish- Giroux, chair of the Thirty-two nominated teach "We [then] had a meeting The festival will also include native Winds will be out of the south language television network Telemundo. dances, art exhibits and typical and tra- Excellence in Teaching com ers submitted their qualifica and discussed each of the can Cancela will be speaking at the west at 10 to 15 m.p.h. in i ttee. tions to a panel of eight University Center International Lounge See CUBAN • Page 2 —National Weathet Sen it • The 1997 Excellence in judges, which included win See AWARDS • Page 2
Cvan Magenta lll.li K f V PAGt 2 • THt .ll IHI If KM! WE • TUESDAY, APRIL 22,1997 eaiiv, calendar LJ UM students learn about • ALTERNATIVE I SPRINO tion, call Valissa at 689-5328. BREAK: ASB executive commit • BAPTIST STUDENT UNION: tee applications are now available Don't miss the end of the semester in the Volunteer Services Center banquet with free food, fellowship (UC 224) and are due back on and fun! Kick off the summer world poverty, hunge^ Fridav. For more information, call right. For more information, call BUzabSk al 284-GIVE. Girard at 667-1066. • MINORITY ASSOCIATION • STEP/LINK 'Global OF PRE-HEALTH STUDENTS: To post your events in our The Minority Association of Pre- Dinner' successful Health students will be having campus calendar, stop by our their annual recognition banquet office in University Center, Rm. 221. organizers say on Friday at the Holiday Inn by Also visit Jhe Hurricane Online for UM at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8. additional postings By VANESSA RODRIGUEZ Dress is formal. For more informa Hurricane Staff Writer Studenls learned whal it meant to live in devel oping countries Thursday night at the Rock. Price leaving UM The Global Dinner, sponsored by LINK and STEP for World Hunger Days, took place at the Rock to educate students about life in underde veloped countries. to become mayor Cecil Williams, an electrical engineering stu Graduation Excellence." dent, said, "The Global Dinner gave you a basis • Anna Price "I finally got that statement al the for comparison between developed and underde bottom," she said. "I've been fight veloped countries that you normally would not elected South ing for that statement." have." Her entire life is focused around Williams said the Global Dinner gave him a Miami mayor, making statements, or rather help different outlook on poverty. ing those with a timid voice make "This was our goal," said Melissa Rennella, will leave UM Global Dinner coordinator, who said she feels the statements. F. HUNTER CAREY / Photo Editor event was successful in expanding students' By LEE NESSEL When Price is not leading a City WHATS ON THE MENU?: Senior Laura Sanchez, Sophmore Alex Llossas, Director of Volunteer Services, Opinion Editor of South Miami Commission meet knowledge of hunger throughout the world. and Chapeline Tom Cordaro were selected to be in "First World" and enjoy all of its immenities unlike Lula Benjamin held the Bible as ing or teaching a class at the As students arrived, they were asked to pick a the third world to the rear and left and the second to the back right her daughter, UM professor Anna University, she spends her time at bean out of a bag. The bean had a small descrip Price, rested her right hand upon it, church. tion of what a typical person's life-style would be Students who chose developed countries were event to speak on the hunger issues in South fed chicken, and had excellent service. The stu Florida. and took the oath of office as mayor Price is a minister in training for in a specific country. dents who chose underdeveloped nations were of the City of South Miami on the New Thought Church, a denom This would determine how the students' Mason stressed the issue of government cut served poorly. Wednesday, April 9. ination of practical Christianity. evening would go. backs and how they will affect South Florida in The 25 students who attended matched the per regard to the many immigrants who live in "I tell people I can't control my One can draw a parallel between Williams picked a cattle herder from Algeria. centages ofthe world, with 15 percent represent Miami. mother, and it's true." •Price said in the church's philosophy of unity He said the people who chose the developing ing first-world countries, 25 percent second- "The students who attended the dinner had her first speech as mayor. and the wide appeal of Price to the countries would eat white rice with no utensils on world and 60 percent third-world. never been involved with World Hunger Days, so It is evident that Ihe energy which community. a bamboo leaf. Jeff Mason, a UM alumnus who works at it was interesting to see how they reacted," said pervades Price's life endeavors and "A new thought is a term used to To drink, they were given water with a splash Camillus House in downtown Miami, came to the Erin Jacques, organizer of World Hunger Day. the manner in which she interacts cover a wide range of approaches to of iced tea to give the illusion that it was dirty. with her community comes from life, the world and its problems," her mother. Price explained. How apropos that Ms. Lula Belle Benjamin, as she is intent on committing herself Price so affectionately refers to her to becoming a minister and carrying mother, is 73. At the South Miami out such a philosophy. Debate team closes season Sheraton Four Points post-election Price will take leave from UM, celebration. Price was busy greeting complete her ministerial training • Season ends break into the elimination round by ment. debaters. supporters, while Benjamin talked and work with her church full-time losing to a team from Wake Forrest Prieto and Mitchell won four out At the largest tournament of the about her next workout at Spa Lady. by January of 1999. University. of eight rounds, but did not advance. year, the Great Salt Lake with tournament The team ranked 26th out of 145 Tournament hosted by the While later thanking her mother Currently, she is director of com Prieto represented the Southeast varsity debate teams. University of Utah, Anderson and as her first order of mayoral busi munity missions for the church successes region as an elected student repre Wulkan compiled a 7-1 preliminary ness. Price told the crowded City which includes a prison ministry, a "Their dedication to debate, dis sentative to the CEDA executive round record and advanced to the Hall chambers of politicians, press, credit union, membership and evan By PUJA SATIANI played by their achievements, board at the competition. semifinals. citizens ofthe City of South Miami, gelism. Hurricane Staff Writer placed them among the elite in Mitchell received an award for and colleagues and friends from the national debate competition," said being one of 20 of the Academic At the Southeast regional tourna Prior to being elected for the The University of Miami debate I niversity of Miami, her church David Steinberg, director of the UM All-American Debate Team, honor ment, Prieto was named fifth speak unexpired term of the recently team, after over 20 years of trying, and the community that they had no Debate Team. ing students who excel in both er and Paulose was named fourth deceased Tom Cunningham, she qualified for the National Debate idea how special her mother is The University team's final com debate and academics. individual speaker at the junior var said. Tn all likelihood my slogan Tournament this year. petition of the 1996-97 year was the sity level. "She never said to me that there will be: Anna Price—she's a person Though previous attempts failed, Since the award was established, Cross Examination Debate *M any _^^__^_—^_^_ not a politician." the determination of the team final a UM student has earned this recog "Participating in tournaments limits ly gained them a place at the nation Association (CEDA) National nition each year. allows me to improve my debating Her close friendship with Mayor lion, "In this busy al tournament, and helped members Championship tournament hosted "The activity of debate is an skills and helps me realize the high Cunningham was one of the main Price said environment, excel at several other tournaments by Wichita State University on honor to participate in, allowing me level of competition in the reasons she chose to run. this spring. March 27-31. to not only sharpen my debate Southeast region," Prieto said. •There's wnaf would be "When he died on a Saturday book. The . . . The UM team, composed of The teams of Anderson and skills, but also tu meet students from Tlie UM debate leam, throughout evening and I talked to his sister on r, i, Mine draining to me Geoff Anderson and Larry Wulkan, Wulkan, along with the team of various regions of the country," the fall and spring semesters, has Sunday, one of the last things he qualified for the national tourna Debbie Prieto and Yari Mitchell, Mitchell said. experienced low membership. The Prophecy, would be was talking about was having to that says . . ment by placing as one of the top participated in this tournament. Other than these two successful team sreks to recruit members for come back to South Miami and get you invigorating to teams at the NDT regional qualifier As a team, Anderson and Wulkan tournaments, the UM debate team the upcoming year of competition. me elected." choose her." hosted by the University of Georgia advanced to round 32 out of a total has participated in other tourna "The UM debate students have your par Her respect for Cunningham and on March 1. of 220 teams, losing to a team from ments, such as the California State been wonderfully successful, and the fact that it was only a two-year ents I BARBARA At NDT, Anderson and Wulkan the University of Missouri. University debate tournament, at the experiences they have gained remaining term drove her to enter realize I KNIGHTON, compiled a record of four wins and Anderson was named one of the top which Wulkan and Anderson ranked through participation are invalu the race. Cho* my p . four losses, narrowly missing a 20 out of 440 debaters in the tourna sixth and seventh in a field of 150 able," Steinberg said. mother tor Price said even after years of her ten supporter being approached to run for office, derness, — she had not considered entering the political arena until three people Family alleges University to UM closes but also something else people don't convinced her to run for the vacant know—this is the source of Commission seat Cunningham left 'I -Week' strength. Thai's what I saw. When in order to become mayor in 1996. blame in murder of Barnes limes were hard, Lula Belle Smith She originally refused lhe idea, From WEEK • Page I Bcniamin was there, always with but followed through with her inter From BARNES » Page 1 Despite this, the suit alleges the ment, citing a recent rash of break- me and always supporting me." est in the community issues of University collected federal funds ins as an example. Indian food the best," Hurst said. police force operated separately and to provide protection for the stu "If you have a robliery in Coral Price brings a unique and refresh youth and empowerment. Students were welcome to try or independently from the CGPD, in dents. Gables, they (CGPD] immediately ing energy to the office of mayor of Price has a special twinkle in her buy different treats. International "areas including, but not limited to "All resident students are listed start a task force of plain-clothes South Miami. eye when she encounters small chil patrol assignments, disciplinary for federal state funding, but police officers," the officer said. souvenirs, T-shirts, jewelry and "She's always been that way. She dren. She teased youths at her polit actions, equipment assignments, officers never see a cent," the officer The officer said that does not hap other goods were available to stu wears many hats," Benjamin said. ical gatherings about becoming luture mayors. human resources, deployment and said. pen at the University of Miami. dents, while music filled the Patio "I'm very proud of her; she's been weapons assignments." thai way since she's two years old." Having been involved with youth The Bames family is also alleging "How many things have we had on the different days. The officers who signed the peti that before Barnes and Lumpkins stolen from the Apartment Area?" Pnee is an assistant provost and her whole life, she always speaks of Although organizers said last tion in November asked CGPD to were murdered, there had been the officer said. 'There's no task assistant professor at the School of the potential and the power of peo year's participation was higher, I- give them the necessary weapons other crimes in or around the force here." Education. ple, of human capital. week did represent the different Speaking to supporters the night they needed to be able to properly Apartment Area. The officer said he is worried Pnee is also the supervisor of the prutect the campus, because Ihey cultures on campus. Supplemental Instruction Program of her oath, she said she followed The CGPD and the University did because students have a false sense felt they were not properly armed. "It is all about expression, I and previously worked as an asso the vision of our nation's first lady. nothing to provide police protec of security on a dangerous campus. The officers who wrote the peti ciate athletic director for Academic- "When Hillary Clinton cited the tion, training or supervision .around "Students have the idea that the think," said Mike Danes, who tion said they did not even have fire Support in the Athletic Department. African proverb of 'it takes a village that area, the suit said. campus is Candyland," the officer stopped by the Patio to see differ extinguishers in their ears. Her list of honors, awards, civic to raise a child,' I leiok at the City of The officer agrees with this state said. "It's not." ent events during the week. activities, public service and profes South Miami in thai same way," sional involvements is longer than Price said. "We can be a model city most family's credentials com for all of Dade County, for the state UM recognizes its bined. and for, I think, the United States." FEC celebrates "She is a role model for kids, it Price addressed her new city doesn't matter color—red, green, resourcefully proposing an integra excellent teachers blue, it doesn't matter," said tion of her various commitments. Benjamin of her daughter. "The University has courses and "It encourages nol only those who Cuban heritage Price started at the University in programs that require internships," From AWARDS * Page 1 are awarded," Giroux said. 1973 as a part-time math tutor in Price said. "I would like to see our "Some of us weren't bom in didates. Throughout the consensus, "We have a great number of real From CUBAN •» Page 1 Upward Bound—a national pro marketing task (ence assign an Cuba, but we can still maintain our we came up with the award," ly excellent teachers." gram designed to motivate under intern from either communication culture," Garcia said. Giroux said. Giroux said good teaching is also ditional Cuban food such as achieving high school students go or marketing and I understand that lechon, Cuban-style pork, and rice Garcia said she hopes non- on to college and graduate Ihe business schoeii has an absolute The committee also observed the vital to the procurement of tenure. Cuban sludenls will leave with a teachers in the classroom setting. Teachers can never stop improv and black beans Becoming director of the pro ly fantastic internship program.'' better understanding of Cuban cul "We also talked lo students. ing their skills, even if they have lor |4, students will be able to gram in the same year, she wrote a Price said she will be: content purchase a drink and a plate of ture. "I hope they will cross the [They] tell us what's good and whal been recognized with lhe nationally-recognized proposal that making a difference in her commit authentic Cuban food. bridge and become more educat could be improved," Girouz said. Excellence in Teaching award, said led to proposal consulting and IS ted spirituality. ed," Garcia said. Wright was surprised to receive Giroux. There will also be a cigar maker years of service. Barbara Knighton, who support on hand lo demonstrate the rolling Despite the name, FEC does nol this award after only teaching for a To help good teachers become Immediately after earning her ed Price despite not being a resident technique used in manufacturing only consist of Cuban students, total of four years. excellent teachers, Gireiux said the doctorate in the administration of of South Miami, said Price is a role cigars. said Garcia. "lis gratifying. I work very hard Instructional Advancement Center higher education from UM in 1978, model for all. "We have Jewish Americans, at whal I do," Wright said. Garcia said she hopes that by the she was recruited by the Athletic has made sludenl evaluations avail African-Americans, Muslims, etc "In this busy environment, what The Excellence in Teaching end of this celebration, the person Director for her expertise in acade able to all faculty. It is not just restricted to Cubans," would be draining to me, would be awards were broadened lasl year by alities of Cubans will be evident to mic support services "Very often, faculty will come to (iateia said. invigorating to her. She feeds off of recognizing two teachers Ireim lhe lhe enlire University. Alter helping create a nationally us and say they wani to improve (iarcia said she will not be it," Knighton said Graduale School faculty. "People don't really see the recognized Academic Support pro their teaching No one has lo know nsiticted by the tact she cannot Price said she is proud of every According to Giroux, lhe award whole aspect of us," she said. "We gram and becoming assistant athlet they are coming in," Giroux said. lake ihe entire University to Cuba one of her 54 years, and is excited makes il clear that teachers who are very upbeat, we enjoy our ic dneelor. she split her time and Giroux said the awards are given in order to teach them about her abeiui starting a new life in her polit work hard and teach well at UM are drums. We love to have a greal became assistant provost. to recognize Ihose teachers trying to country. ical career. recognized. tune " Price proudly points out a small make a difference. Regardless if a Cuban student is Instead, she said is pleased to "In lerms of being mayor," she Yet, while these seven teachers caption on the bottom ofthe Miami Nc-cemd- or third-generaiion, bring Cuba to ihe University. said, "I'm one. I was jusi born. were awarded for their good work in "|Allheiugh| seune are looking to football poster hanging in her all Cubans will be reminded of "We can spread our culture even "So many lives out here lo live, the leaching field, olhc'i leae'hers are improve and they want their deans oil ice: "Five Straight Years of where they come from, Garcia though we don't have our country," it's just willing to get out of our encouraged tei continue excelling as lo know li is saying, 'I care about College Football Association saul (iarcia s.ml comfort zone to live them." teachers, teaching, "Giroux s.nel TUESDAY, APRIL, 22 1997 * THE Hi IHI Hi HUH HE • PAGE 3. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI LOCATION 6701 BIRD RD 669-8800 MONDAY • THURSDAY: 11AM-1AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11AM-2AM SUNDAY: 11 AM-12:30PM Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. 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sports briefs UM nukes Duke with home run barrage UM DIVERS FINISH WELL IN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 9-5, Saturday night. University of Miami junior • German The Devils took a 4-0 lead in the Doris Glenn Easterly captured first inning after second baseman the women's 3-meter champi Alvarez breaks Frankie Chiou hit a grand slam. onships at the U.S. Spring Shortstop Vaughn Schill led off National Diving game open in the inning with a single, followed Championships at Auburn with walks by Becker and catcher University in Auburn, Ala. seventh with Ed Conrey. With the bases loaded, Easterly claimed the title Chiou took Darin Spassoff's pitch with 493.77 points and fin two-run double over the wall in left-center. ished fifth in the 1 -meter com By JONATHAN SANTUCCI The Hurricanes were held score petition. Freshman Janel Benda less until the bottom of the third, Assistant Sports Editor finished 20th in the 3-meter when catcher Mike Lopez-Cao was The Miami Hurricanes baseball diving event. knocked in on a sacrifice fly by team continued its domination of For the men's team, juniors Hill. Tyce Routson and Bryan Atlantic Coast Conference oppo nents by sweeping the Duke Blue Miami tied the game in the fifth Gillooly placed third and fifth, inning. With two outs, Lopez-Cao respectively, in the 10-meter Devils in a three-game series this weekend at Mark Light Stadium. hit a home run. Shortstop Brad platform final. Brewer and Grimmett followed with The Canes have now taken eight Routson finished with singles. Hill knocked in Brewer and of nine games against teams in the 568.80 points in the platform Grimmett with a double and scored ACC and earlier placed fifth in the after Michaels hit a double—tying Head coach Jim Morris said that 3-meter competition. Gillooly, the game, 5-5. who placed fourth in both the Miami received strong starting and relief pitching over the weekend. Miami took the lead in the seventh 1 - and 3-meter events, totaled when Walker walked with the bases "I thought we pitched very well 553.59 points in the platform. loaded. Pinch hitter German Alvarez overall. The one inning we gave up lunior Chris Mantilla fin doubled down the third baseline four runs, but overall our pitchers ished eighth in the platform scoring two rans. ARMANDO BONICHE / Editor in Chief pitched well," said Morris. "The event with 526.44 points. HIT ME HARDER: Hurricane third baseman Pat Burrell (11) makes solid contact with the ball during bullpen's starting to come together "German came in and got a big hit and I think that's very important." and we were able to relax. When we Sunday's game. Burrell also smacked his 16th home run ofthe year in the game. relax, it allows us to hit and really NFL'S FIRST ROUND DRAFT On Sunday, Miami crushed Duke, CLAIMS THREE FROM MIAMI score some runs," said Morris. it 4-2, after center fielder Adam 17-1. Miami got strong starting Geis, who led off the inning with a Three players from the Relief pitcher Eddy Reyes was pitching from Alex Santos, allowing double, was knocked in on first University of Miami football credited with the win, pitching one one mn in six innings and seven baseman John team were drafted in the first and a third innings, allowing just strikeouts Benik's single. round of this year's National two hits and striking out four. Tlie Hurricanes opened the scor In the bot Football league draft in New ing in the first inning on a single by Friday night, Miami defeated York City over the weekend. Duke 6-2. Senior J.D. Arteaga tom of the sev Aubrey Huff, which scored right enth, Miami Wide receiver Yatil Green, pitched seven strong innings, allow fielder Jason Michaels. put the game who elected to bypass his ing two runs on seven hits and strik The Canes blew the game open in away after senior year, was the second ing out five batters. the sixth inning when they scored Burrell hit a receiver taken in the draft, The Hurncanes opened the scor seven runs. two run shot selected by the Miami ing in the first inning. Grimmett led First baseman Aubrey Huff tripled over the center Dolphins with the 15th pick. off with a single and then stole sec to lead off the inning, and was field wall. Defensive end Kenard Lang ond base. Michaels then doubled, FLORIDA ATLANTIC knocked in on a double by designat In the series, was selected 17th overall by driving in Grimmett. Mark Light Stadium ed hitter German Alvarez. Grimmett the Washington Redskins. Lang Miami struck again in the second Wed., 7:00 p.m. Alvarez scored on a double by extended his also chose to leave school a inning when first baseman Lale Brewer, followed by a single from hitting streak Radio: WVUM 90S FM year early to enter the draft. Esquivel singled and was later center fielder Ryan Grimmett. to 20 games Senior Kenny Holmes, also a knocked in on shortstop Oscar Second baseman Bobby Hill and has racked up 43 steals on the defensive end, was selected Cartaya's single. knocked in Brewer and Grimmett on season. 18th by the Houston Oilers. a single. Michaels cleared the bases Duke scored their first run in the "He's got to set the table for our This draft marked the first with a home ran. fourth inning on a home ranb y third baseman Jeff Becker, but the Canes offense," Morris said of Grimmett. time since 1987 that three Third baseman Pat Burrell countered in the sixth inning, scor "It's hard for us to win if we don't players from Miami were increased the lead to 10-1 by hitting ing a pair of rans. Esquivel led off have a leadoff hitter who makes selected in the first round. a home run over the left-field wall. the inning with a home run to left- things happen. He's been playing Other players selected in the Miami hit four homeruns on the very well." draft were: Safety Tremain center and designated hitter Mark afternoon coming from Brewer, With the sweep, the Hurricanes' Mack, in the fourth round by Walker scored on a Grimmett single. Burrell, Jacomino and Michaels. record improves to 32-13 on the sea ARMANDO BONICHE / Editor in Chief the Cincinnati Bengals; defen In the top of the sevenlh inning, The Canes came back from a four- son. They look to extend their streak HEATER: Starting pitcher Alex Santos (44), worked a solid six innings sive back Marcus Wimberly, in Duke closed the lead to two, making run deficit to beat the Blue Devils, tomorrow against Florida Atlantic. in Miami's 17-1 win over Duke on Sunday. Santos is now 7-1 this year. the fifth round by the Atlanta Falcons; and linebacker Twan Russell, in the fifth round by Washington. Wide receiver Arteaga Tony Gaiter, in the sixth round by the New England Patriots; WVUM Sports breaks new waves and defensive back Carlos lones, in the seventh round by • Campus radio station back on the Seattle' Seahawks. breaks new ground during HURRICANES SOCCER TEAM track TAKES TOUGH LOSS 1996-97 athletic seasons The UM soccer club lost, 3- By JEFF MUDDELL • Improvements 2, on sunday to the Miami Hurricane Sports Writer Islanders at Hallendale High. Last August, WVUM Sports Director Jason have spelled disaster Seniors Colin Seaman and HURO Galeano each scored Solodkin knew his department was going to do for opponents goals for Miami. Friday's great things this year. mak h was canceled because But, he never would have guessed that, in By BRYAN DOLGIN the referee did not show up for January, he would be traveling to Honolulu, Hurricane Sports Writer the game reading baseball pre-game notes on the beach J.D. The Canes record this season es of Waikiki and broadcasting live from the These initials are synonymous in the Gold Coast League is University of Hawaii. with the success of the University of 12-6-5. "We've come a long way, both geographical Miami Hurricanes baseball team ly speaking, and in terms of coverage," said over the past four seasons. The senior pitcher. J.D. i\rteaga, BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLINK Solodkin. "lt was a treat and a reward for a lot of hard is in his final campaign in the HOSTED BY JOSE L0I0LA orange and green. work that we've put into the program." On Thursday, April 24, from His success continued on Friday Consider this amazing fact: WVUM Radio 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. the No. 1 beach night. He won the first of the three volleyball player, Jose Loiola, was the only broadcasting outlet sending sig J.J. CAMA-LOBO / Hurricane Photographer game set against Duke. will be hosting a clinic at nals of the game back to the mainland of the PLAY BY PLAY: Assistant Sports Director Bryan Dolgin calls Sunday's baseball game for Arteaga pitched seven innings Penrod's in Miami. Other top United States and gave up seven hits, two runs and WVUM, 90.5 FM. This year, WVUM will call every game during the Hurricanes' season. AVP (Association of Volleyball No, this was not your run-of-the-mill college struck out five Professionals) players will also baseball game, either. Blue Devils. be on hand for the clinic. The This was the First Pitch Classic, the firstcol "It's difficult being a not-for-profit station Mark Light Stadium. The numbers cost to participate is $20 per lege baseball game of the 1997 season, pitting said Dolgin. "With baseball, you can get up close and read that he person and is open to the pub the almost-defending national champion Miami "Businesses ——————— personal—we're at every game and we're very had a good lic. For more information call Hurncanes against the Hawaii Rainbows. want informa 'We just visible in the stadium," said Solodkin. outing, but... 932-3665. "It was one of the most remarkable things I tion on ratings This year's big pitch to their listeners "1 think this have ever had the chance to do," said Randy and listeners nevef gdVe involved WVUM Sports T-shirts. Adorned with one I had to Wehofer, assistant sports director. when they want Wehofer's now-patented "Get out of my yard" work the hard this week's sports home run call, the shirts have been given away est for. I didn't This has been a year of firsts for WVUM advertising We Up. We Were ARTEAGA WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Sports. just don't have .• -. _-J during trivia contests and are now on sale at All have very good The staff broadcast every football game, Sports. stuff tonight Baseball vs. Florida Atlantic that information 3S ettlVe t3/7< home and away, for the first time. "We decided we wanted to do something to [Friday] and I had to battle for seven 7 p.m., Mark Light as a studeni sta determined Add a bowl game, the men's and women's tion." remind people of WVUM Sports and the fact innings." W Track @ Penn Relays basketball Big East Tournament, every baseball "We just that we're the only station broadcasting every The victory was his seventh of the and we got season. This performance moved All Day, Philadelphia game, and countless men's and women's bas never gave up. game," said Wehofer. him closer to achieving several ketball games to that list, and you've got a big we were tne funding "It's really nice to see our shirts in the year for WVUM broadcasting. stands." Hurricane career pitching records THURSDAY, APRIL 24 assertive and Y „ Arteaga finds himself two starts, "It's a credit to all the dedication and hard The three senior staffers of WVUM, M Track @ Penn Relays determined and We needed, three victories and 47.2 innings work we've put in since early last year," *>aid Solodkin, Dolgin and Wehofer, will be graduat All Day, Philadelphia we got the fund- away from tying records in these ing in May. Bryan Dolgin. assistant sports director. "We ing we needed," BRYAN DOLGIN. three categories W Track @ Penn Relays said Dolgin. , . . Junior Matt Greenstein will lake over as knew last summer that we would have to dei a There is at least tour starts kit in Ml Day, Philadelphia For the 15 assistant sports sports director. He is already looking forward lot of fund-raising and planning to cover all the regular season to accomplish these events." •-tall members director 10 next year. FRIDAY, APRIL 25 these feats, which are more than an The success hasn't come without a price. of WVUM "We have some behind the scenes improve individual effort. Baseball vs. Coastal Carolina WVUM has received lots of support from the Sports, the true ments to make—newer equipment, more plan "I think the greal thing, and I 7 p.m., Mark Light UM athletic department and several local busi enjoyment of broadcasting conies when they ning and such," said Greenstein. thank God for it every day, is that are able to interact with their listeners. W Track @ Penn Relays nesses "We also want to broadcast the UM-FSU every time I move up into the record "It's always a treat when we are able to do All Day, Philadelphia "We were responsible for raising all the road game for the first time ever. But, the beHiks I am helping the team out," funds necessary," said Solodkin. "This year we one-on-one with our loyal listeners," said seniors will leave some big shoes lo till." said Arteaga. "Especially when I M Track @ Penn Relays tailed more than $10,000 from the support of Solodkin. "We feel we can provide a service to WVUM's next broadcast will be Wednesday win, the team wins and that is some All Day, Philadelphia local businesses, as well as donations from our them and entertain them at the same time." evening al 7 p.m. when the Canes take on thing I am real grateful for. lt is nol supporters" And there is no better place to interact than at Florida Atlantic at Mark Light Stadium. M- Men's; W- Women's See ARTEAGA • Page 5 ruESMr.jr>PEU».i«/ .THI Hill lllllllll lit > PAGES Men's tennis wins Big SPORTS TAKEN TO THE NEXT LEVEL East Championships "We have young players, but they have • Coach Rodney played internationally and at the highest Harmon named Big level," Harmon said. To get to the finals, the second-seeded East Coach of the Year Hurricanes defeated third-seeded frovidence, 4-0, in the semifinals round on Saturday. By MICHELLE YEE Notre Dame swept fourth-seeded Rutgers, 4- Sports Editor 0, on their way to the finals. After a stormy week, the University of The Hurncanes were helped with strong Miami men's tennis team came out on a sun- play from freshmen Russell, Ivan Rodrigo and kissed weekend lo win the Big East Tennis Roberto Suarez. Championships. "We weren't healthy. Suarez had knee The Championships, hosted by Miami, surgery in the middle of February. He was began on Thursday and finished with the title gone when we were trying to move up in the match on Sunday morning at the Neil Schiff rankings," said Harmon. "He clinched the Tennis Center. match for us today. So far prospects for Other Big East matches were held at the regionals look good." Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne. Russell is currently the No. 6 player in the The Hurricanes beat the No. 1-ranked team nation and Rodrigo is No. 28 in the Rolex in the Big East, the Collegiate Rankings. University of Notre "Anytime you have a Michael Russell and Dame Fighting Irish "/ think it Ivan Rodrigo on the team, we have a tough in finals action, 4-1. one and two at the top," said Harmon. "They "I wasn't sure we will help us are the hardest workers on the court; they set would win, we lost the tone for the rest of the team." the doubles point, confidence In the second round, Miami also beat no. we had to win four seven West Virginia, 4-0 on Friday. wise." Going into the tournament, Notre Dame singles," said fresh F. HUNTER CAREY / Photo Editor man Michael was ranked 11th in the nation, while the MICHAEL RUSSELL, RIDING THE HALF-PIPE: Elmer Pillon from Toronto competed in the skateboarding competition during this year's ESPN2 Russell. Hurricanes were ranked 33rd. UM tennis player Xtreme Games on South Beach. "We haven't won "The team played really well because they four singles in a row [Notre Dame] were ranked higher. It's our all season. A couple of guys played their best biggest win of the year," said Russell. "I think matches of the year." it will help us confidencewise." An added bonus for the men's tennis pro Captain looks to team for help This was also the second consecutive year gram was the Big East Coach of the Year that Miami and Notre Dame have played each From ARTEAGA * Page 4 "He has been more a father figure to me Arteaga has become a significant element other in the championship finals. Last year, award that Harmon won. It was the second than a coach. I owe everything lhat I have in postseason play, as well. He is 3-0 in the Fighting Irish came out on top. time in as many years that Harmon was hon an individual thing, it's a team thing." got, to him," said Arteaga. "He has taught regional play and 2-1 in the College World "For us, it was a chance to realize the poten ored. Arteaga has been the symbol of consis me a lot about life as well as pitching and I Series. Arteaga has progressed over the tial I felt we had, but weren't able to realize "It's weird because for a while I felt I was a tency and improvement throughout his think that is important." years and so have the Hurricanes as a team. it," said Miami tennis head coach Rodney bad coach because we had good talent, but we career. In addition to the victory over Duke this He has pitched the team to fifth-, third- and Harmon. weren't winning," said Harmon. Each season, his victory total has gone weekend, Arteaga has posted victories this second-place finishes in the CWS. "We have lost in close matches against the "It was definitely difficult for us to get up, from nine to 11 to 12. This year, season over a couple of highly-ranked In addition, Aneaga has been named to top 10 to 15 teams where we had a chance to going." Arteaga started the season 0-2, but has teams. Florida State and Georgia Tech. several All-American teams throughout his win, it's vindication for us." Even though Miami had a chance to host bounced back by winning seven of his last "The biggest key that J.D. does is keep career and was a preseason second-team The Hurricanes lost their first doubles such a major event, not many fans came out to eight outings. [opponents] off balance because he can All-American selection this season. match against Notre Dame, but stepped up watch the matches. "This is the best pitching I have done in throw so many pitches for strikes," said "Everything I have accomplished, I have and won four straight singles to capture the "I wish we could have more people from my four years. My walks (22) are down and Collazo. "Sometimes when they are look worked really hard for, I have done the win. the UM community to come out and support ERA (2.91) is down." ing for a breaking ball he throws them a most I can with the little I have," said "It's a confidence booster for us going into us," Harmon said. "It's difficult with so many Arteaga credits the development of his fastball or when they are expecting a fast Arteaga. regionals. It'll move us up in the rankings." options." pitching skills to Hurricanes pitching coach ball, he throws them a breaking ball." Arteaga has been a catalyst for the said Harmon. Next up for the Hurricanes is a match Lazaro Collazo. Arteaga's veteran leadership is invaluable Hurricanes success. He takes his 7-3 record The win was more impressive considering against Louisiana State L'niversity on Collazo works with the Hurricane ace as for this team. He was named the co-captain, and 69 strikeouts to lhe mound, once again, that seven out of the 10 members of the Saturday in Baton Rouge. La., and the NCAA well as the other pitchers between starts and along with fellow senior and center fielder on Friday night in the lirst of a three game Hurricanes are freshmen. Regional Championships in May. assists them in their improvement. Ryan Grimmett. for the 1997 season. sel against Coastal Carolina. Women's tennis lose to Fighting Irish, 4-0 The tournament was played the best out Mountaineers Christina Walker, 6-1,6-1 at "I was really surprised and very hon • Senior Caroline of seven. number one singles, while Nassi beat West ored," said Hora. "I forgot there was lhat In the doubles match, freshmen Selin Virginia's Jodi Firestone, 6-3, 6-0. award. I was really proud 1 got it. 1 didn't Hora wins Big East Nassi and Meredith Laughlin lost, 8-4, Hora also won her first match on Friday expect it at all." Most Outstanding while Miami lost all of its singles matches. against Rutgers' Cynthia Conat, 6-0, 6-1. Fighting Irish head coach Jay "Everybody really played all out today. 1 In that first match, Miami came out on top, Louderback was named the 1997 Big East Performer in the think the team will mature in a couple of 4-2, against Rutgers. Coach of the Year. years," said Miami senior Caroline Hora. "I'm really happy with my performance. THE FINAL STANDINGS Of THE BIG Tournament "Everybody played well, tried their hard The first two matches I stayed concentrat EAST TOURNAMENT: est. I'm very proud to play with them." ed the whole time," said Hora. "I worked By MICHELLE YEE Hora, ranked 26th in the nation, and on the mental aspect of my game." 1. Notre Dame Sports Editor junior Victoria Hunt did not finish their The first doubles team of Hora and Hunt 2. Miami Like the men's tennis team, the matches. won all three of their matches: 8-5 against 3. Boston College University of Miami women hosted the "I'm sorry I couldn't finish the match. I Rutgers, 8-3 against West Virginia and 8-1 4. West Virginia Big East Championships. Like the men, was happy with my play," said Hora. "I against Notre Dame. 5. Seton Hall the women played the University of Notre feel good about the NCAAs." Their last match against Notre Dame did 6. Rutgers Dame for the second consecutive year in Nassi also lost at number two singles, 6- not count toward the team total because 7. Syracuse the finals. 4, 6-3, to Notre Dame's Marisa Velasco. Miami had already lost. 8. Providence Unlike the men, the women fell short, 4- Top-ranked in the Big East, Notre Dame Hora and Hunt are ranked 27th in the 9. Georgetown 0, in a tough match on Sunday. blanked No. 4 Boston College in the semi nation as a doubles team. 10. Pittsburgh F. HUNTER CAREY / Photo Editor The Hurricanes, ranked 42nd in the finals, 4-0, and No. 2 Miami topped No. 6 Even though the team lost, Hora was 11. Villanova HITTING THE RETURN: Caroline Hora pre nation, were also the runner-up last year to West Virginia, 4-1. named the 1997 Big East Tournament 12. St. John's pares to serve during Sunday's competition. the I7th-ranked Fighting Irish. Against West Virginia, Hora slid past Most Outstanding Performer. 13. Connecticut
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• Gary Sinise has recently completed filming the televi sion movie George Wallace, in which he played the title role. By SHANE WEAVER unimaginable to us today. men were forbidden from getting on The Iilm will premiere on the Chronology Copy Edilor And the dignity of the sinking pas the boats by the crew. TNT network August 24, 1997. sengers is legendary. Guggenheim And it has been said thai when the Emmy-winner )ohn April 14, 1912. traded his life belt for a sweater, say ship hit lhe iceberg, passengers were Frankenheimer {The Island of April 14, Sunday: Seven ice warnings are received ing that if he was going to die, he out on the decks, playing with Ihe ice. Eighty-five vears after it sunk on its Dr. Moreau Andersonville) during the day. wanted to do it like a gentleman. In Adding lo the disaster was the con maiden voyage, the Titanic, still fasci directed Sinise and eo-stars 11:40 p.m.: The lookouts see an iceberg dead ahead. another famous example, the Titanic \ fusion back in Ihe U.S. Reports at first nates us today The "unsinkable" Mare Winningham, Angelina band played on as the ship sank. were vague and insufficient, as there The Titanic collides with the iceberg on the starboard side ship's demise has been the subject of lolie, )oe Don Baker, Clan The romanticism of doomed love were obviously no advanced forms of of her bow Hull plates are buckled and pierced over a 300- two TV minisenes. a Broadway musi Williams III and Steppe-nwolf among the blue-bloods has been a media to update those who had friends foot long area. cal, a Noel Coward play, and numer co-tounder Terry Kinney Sinise favorite angle of auteurs, from Coward or family aboard the ship. 11:50 p.m.: Water has poured in and risen 14 feet in the ous documentaries and lilms. wiH also appear as Stanley to Cameron (who will feature When the Carpathia, Ihe first ship The latest screen version. Jame's Kowalski in Tennessee front part of lhe ship. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet to respond to the Tilanic's distress call, Cameron's Titanic, has reportedly sur Williams < l.issie , A Streetcar April 15, Monday, 12:00 ajn.: The captain is told in the latest incarnation of the siar- reached New York wilh 705 survivors, passed Watenuirltt as the highest- Named Desire, at the e. tossed-lovers theme). the lirst tales of the disaster became that the ship is sinking and cannot last long. He gives the budgeted film ever, anel will do batik- Steppenwolf Theatre And then there is the mystery of that known. Initially, it was thought that all order for a radio distress signal lo be sent out. over Ihe summer with the likes of The Company in (hie ago. night, the strange and bizarre accounts passengers were safe But eventually, 12:05 a.m.: Orders are given to uncover the lifeboats !.ti\l World and Batman mui Rohin for that have been passed down through the full, grisly truth became clear. box-office Hipremacy. And expedi- and to get the passengers and crew ready on deck the years. l ie ms to uncover Ihe location of Ihe Conversely, the lack of media also 12:25 a.m.: The order is given lo start loading the It has been said lhat the night of top ten songs doomed liner .mel later to recover arti- allows our imaginations room to roam lifeboats with women and children first. The Carpathia, April 14 was a moonless mghl. The lacts from it wea* media sensations. Our curiosity and need for details Top ten songs from the southeasl of the Titanic by about 58 miles, picks up a dis lack of moonlight may have been a where so few are provided enables the So why does the British liner's Billboard chart: tress call and immediately heads full speed to the rescue. lacttir in the Tilanic's crew not seeing Tiiiiiiu's legend to live on sinking captivate us' To put it simply, the iceberg. It may also have prevent 12:45 a.m.: The first ofthe lifeboats is safely lowered, lis slorv is lhe stult of fiction With the 1985 discovery of the ed the rescue of more people—the undersea grave of the Titanic, we were 1. Life After Death li pulls away Ifom the Titanic carrying 28 people, though At 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, lack of reflection on the water would given a glimpse inlo the past; the it can carry 65. The first of eight distress rockets is fired. four days alter is sel sail, lhe 882-foot, The Notorious B.I.G. have made it extremely difficult for ghosts of the disaster made concrete. 1:15 a.m.: The tilt of the deck grows increasingly steep 46.000-lon ship (later found to be 2 Spice responding ships to spot the bobbing Eighty-five years later, our minds er. Lifeboats now begin to leave more fully loaded. travelling loo last in icy seas) crashed passengers. into an iceberg Seven iceberg warn still race, lutilely trying to fill in the Spice Girls 1:40 a.m.: Most of the forward lifeboats have been low One ofthe biggest mysteries is what ings had been received lhat day and details of what really happened on the ered. Passengers now move toward the stem of the ship. actually happened to the ships' cap 3 Soundtrack from Space lam were sent to the Titanic dark night of April 14, 1912. 2:05 a.m.: The last lifeboat leaves. There are now over I tain, E. J. Smith. Various Artists And because ot outdated British 1,500 people left on board the sinking ship. The lilt on lhe While some survivors said they salety policies, ihere were only heard Smith shouting to come 4. Falling Into You Titanic'- decks grows sleeper and steeper. enough lifeboats leir three-fourths of alongside the sinking ship, the Celine Dion 2:17 a.m.: The last radio call for help is sent out. j the passengers and crew. more accepted version is that 5. Bringing Down The Horse Captain Smith lells his crew "It's every man for himself!" Beyond the extraordinary number Smith swam to an over Tht Titanic* bow plunges under. Many passengers pimp ol deaths — 1..ISO people perished in turned lifeboat to give the The Wallflowers —there is more aboul that fateful overboard. The forward funnel collapses, crushing a num-' people on top of it a baby; he night that grips out souls and piques 6 Pieces of You ber of people. then swam a short distance our imaginationi before slopping. Jewel 2:18 a.m.: The ship's lights blink once and then go out. The Titanic was carrying manv of America's most powerful and influen 7. Soundtrack from Selena Several survivors see the ship break in two. The bow sec And ihen there's the story ol tial people tm its maiden voyage. chief baker Charles Joughlin. Various Artists tion sinks. Among the dead were millionaires who had drunk so much alcohol n Baduizm 2:20 a.m.: The Thanh's stem section settles back into leihn Jacob Astor, Isadoi Slums and belore the sinking that he was able the water, becoming level for a few moments. Slowly it Benjamin Guggenheim, as well as Erykah Badu to swim around in the icy water, fills with water and again il tilts ils end high into the air. Maj Archibald Hull, military advisor oblivious to the cold, until he was 9 Unchained Melody/The before striking into the sea Those struggling in the icy to Presideni William Tall These peo picked up by another lifeboat. ple had been viewed as untouchable; water slowly freeze lo death. There are also the more macabre Early Years invulnerable to the tragedies that aspects ofthe sinking. As the survivors 3:30 a.m.: The Carpathia- rockets are sighted by the befell society's rank-and-file, and LeAnn Rimes on the lifeboats floated away, they survivors' lifeboats. their sudden mortality was and still is could hear the mostly male passengers 10. Another Level both intriguing and lIHHIIIIl ,4:10 a.m.: The first lifeboat is picked up by Carpaihia. remaining on the sinking Titanic Blackstrei'l [8:50 a.m.: The Carpathia leaves the area hound for New \ Proof of this latter aspect is in thai singing "Nearer My God to Thee," arryuig 70 survivors ol the approximate!) 868 people res awaiting their imminent deaths cued, mosl weie women and children Join The Miami Hurricane April 18, 9:00 p.m.: The Carpathia readies « But Ihe lifeboats were not nearly lhal so manv men would obey the full; some carried as lew as one-third York Call: 284-2016 unwritten rule ol the sea seems nearly capacity. According to some, many TUBOn. im 22,1997 • TllE Willi Ul IIRIIUf - IMC7
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By ZACHARY UNTERMAN oser the most desired women in the universe. True. Pat entertainment, no more, no of the week Accent Editor Riley is one of the greatest coaches in the NBA. But less e live in a world haunted with undeserv still, a case must be made. I am not judging their tal What do you want, a ing celebrities. A counlry mad from ent, their obvious gifts. "Winner of the Week"1 Wsearching for the ultimate hero, driven by What I am judging is their ability to be good role So be it!!! the concept of having something, someone io look up models, good heroes. lo, to obsess over. And are they? We choose some sports figures, who spend a good What exactly makes a hero? percentage of their lives in the gym, pumping iron Does a hero mean you have to save a life an hour, and steroids into their veins, boozing their way to or teach people to do something more than sloth championship rings. about, sit around in a dirty T-shirt, ripped shorts, cut r The idea of the "Loser of the Week" was created off socks, hair a mess, breath reeking of skunk beer during the first week of this semester. It was an idea and eyes so dilated you can't see your favorite that took as much thought as risk. It was an idea that wrestling show on TBS. I felt needed to be developed, one that would not fade 1 guess, right? Wouldn't most agree with that defi away. So, each Tuesday, along came a new "loser." nition. Each week I delved into newspaper after newspa And that's a good start. per, magazine after magazine, entertainment tabloid In a world immersed in pornography, crushed by news show after entertainment tabloid news show, drugs, violence and sex, why not utilize someone searching for the perfect loser. There were always who's brilliant in something, anything? There are so plenty to choose from. few of us who are. Hey, he's a really good singer. He That's richt, Our society has proven to be an embarrassing one. seems like a gentleman, more or less. Label him a But beyond that, a society of marching ants. Meaning hero. us, of course. Alfred Hitchcock once said of his And why not? Who wants lo acknowledge all the actors that they were "cattle" and you must "prod pain and suffering this world has to offer. them like cattle." Again, us. An estimated 8.500 people in the world are infect If Nike says. "Michael Jordan. Wayne Gretzky and ed with AIDS every day. Approximately 1,700 chil Ken Griffey. Jr. are heroes," ihey must be, right1 And dren died of cancer this year, about one-third of them the same goes for MTV If they spread (he weird from leukemia through that little black box that Beavis and In 1990 alone. 109 per 100.000 people in the Butthead. Jenny McCarthy and Simon Rex are gods, United States fell victim to some form of homicide, then, so be it! a rale that has almost tripled since 1960, when it was Yes, this is our world. 44 per 100.000. Sad, but true. A sea of human skeletons slowly dying, living out US For some it's not so sad at all, though. on the cold streets, starving, crying. / Some people need that somebody, that something And yet, our president lakes a tax write-off on his to look at, and say, "Geez, now there's a hero; there's underwear. someone I want to be like." Some heroes, huh? But then again, look at it this way: Is Jim Carrey Over the past four months I have going to pay for your meal plan next semester? Is Cindy Crawford going to pay your gas bill? received plenty of remarks on my Will Pat Riley get you a summer job? as in we, as in pieces, both positive and negative, both Probably not. unless they happen to be connected ego boosting and slaughtering. to you in some sort of relationship, or happen to be in debt to you somehow, somewhere down the line Still, if anything, what I did accomplish was to get Otherwise, you'd be lucky to get an autograph, let you to read, lo think, to feel. alone a down payment on your donn room. Its main objective was to make you enjoy what I'm not saying they should either All I'm saying is you're reading. society. wake up. True, Jim Carrey is one ofthe funniest peo A weekly spoof on society A malicious cry against ple alive. True. Cindy Crawford is probably one of one of our culture's idols li was supposed to be pure Happily Ever After By JAMIE SEGAL the ground. Theater Critic Jeffrey Phipps, the costume designer, created hat do you get when you find magnificent and elaborate costumes for the cast. Into the Woods at the Ring flies Cinderella. Jack. Rapunzel. Link- Red Cinderella's ball gown was exquisite, enhanced Riding Hood, two Prince Charmings beautifully with gold leaves. However, her wed W 1 ding gown is simply extraordinary, replete with and a witch in the same forest Stephen Sondheim's musical spectacular Inlo the Woods, of gold flecks and intricate stitching. course. The beauty of Little Red Riding Hood's red Into the Woods tells the hilarious, intertwined cape was magnified by the addition of white satin tales of Cinderella. Jack and the Beanstalk. Little lining. The peasant costumes ofthe baker, his wife Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel. and The Baker and and Jack combine and blend interesting colors and His Wife. patterns. Director Paul W. Mockavak creates an intriguing The cast, as a whole, was amazing, especially in plot surrounding lhe baker's lather who has been ensemble numbers such as "Inlo the Woods" and fated to bear no more children. The witch, por "Ever After." Luckner Bruno proved his agility, trayed excellently by Nell Gwynn. passes the curse bolh physically and physique-ly. as the wolf and to the baker, but explains how he can reverse the Cinderella's stepmother. Rita Dolphin brings Little spell: He must obtain a cow as while as milk Red Riding Hood to life in "I Know Things Now," (Jack's cow Milky White), a cape as red as blood w ith strength in voice and character. Mamie Klar (Little Red Riding Hood's cape), hair as yellow as paints herself splendidly as the picture-perfect com (Rapunzel's hairl and slippers as pure as gold Cinderella (Cinderella's slippers.) By the end of the first aci. The sweet nature of the baker's wife is displayed everyone is happy. in Kate Besterman's heart-filled voice. Juan However, the mood changes in the second act. Rodriguez and Jorge Maldonado are wonderful as lhe two princes and create laughter with their ren Sondheim feels he must have a moral to his tale ditions of "Agony." David Fraccaro flourishes with and turns his light-hearted comedy into a somber this boyish charm as Jack. Kimberly Kirklm's silly soap opera soprano makes her a perfect Rapunzel. The plot twists anel Incuses on several charac Nell Gwynn is Ihe epitome of the evil witch Her ters In one scene, the giant's wife elescenels a sec deep, throaty speaking voice and excellent acting ond beanstalk to wreak havoc on fur) Ilk land. produce an almost flawless witch. However, it is Other scenes include lhe Prince Charmings finding slightly disconcerting thai she is the only part of Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, and the narrator. the ensemble that does not sing. All of her solos, Jack's mother. Rapunzel and lhe baker's wile such as "Lasl Midnight," are spoken. A duet falling victim to Ihe giant's wife's rage. between the witch and Rapunzel, entitled "Our The set overwhelmingly creates the fairy' tale Little World," was even stricken from the produc aura—intricate tree structures, well-defined leaves tion. and a castle backdrop fomi the dramatic forest. Photo courtesy of KENT LANTAFF Each home is filled with elaborate details. The Paul W. Mockavak has created a masterpiece baker's home has pictures on the wall that move lhat will certainly live happily ever after. DONT COME AROUND HERE NO MORE: (l-r) Luckner Bruno, Rita Dolphin and Nell Gwynn in The Ring Theatre pro with the witch's speech and a roof support beam Into the Woods will be showing at the Jerry duction of Stephen Sondheim's musical fantasy Into The Woods, about how the classic fairy tales go astray. thai cracks as the giant's footsteps reverberate on Herman Ring Theatre until April 27.
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