THE MlA/VU HURRICANE ( >i» >ti Id TiM'silas. March IH. I »7 2KI I f() I Rat Manager Resigns IBBARV By (, IS PUPO "It's an insult to RAB," Stephens said, "because although Of Tha Hurricane Staff we can see financial statements on an individual basis we cannot see them as a group." A proposal by Rathskeller Advisory Board (RAB) Chair­ person Alec Stephens to disband the board due to its "ineffec­ Stephens hopes RAB will begin to "receive more com­ tiveness" hasfailed plete financial reporting" from now on. Meanwhile. Rathskeller manager Daniel Moore resigned at Vice President for Student Affairs and Ratskeller Corpo­ the start of this semester, ef- ration President William Butler is "shocked" the present RAB fetti\e May 30, and has leadership is "not able to consider itself important." called for the abolishment of the RAT controller's position. Hut Butler does not agree with Stephen's suggestion which would put a student on ihe Rat Board of Directors, Stephens claims RAB had whic h presently has a vacancy. become a programming ma­ chinery and was not using its Although Butler claims RAB "is only an advisory board" powers tt) the full benefit of and not a management board, he insists it is "as strong" as t'M'sRat. any university committee. Although the proposal Former Rat manager and now a RAB member Joe Pineda UM's Women's Swim team won the Associa­ was voted down by other agrees with Butler claiming "RAB is as influential as any tion of Intercollegiate Athletics for Swimming board members. Stephens is other body on campus". satisfied the move has But both Butler and Stephens emphasize the Rat has still and Diving championship in 35 degree weather. brought issues out in the to overcome many problems but presently were on the road See story on page 13. I I III MlMIII open. to t ompromise and improvement." "I u is frustrated wilh RAB bul other board members felt abolishing KAB was nol the way to help the Rathskeller, but I'm satisfied ue're on a better road now leading to more con­ structive cooperation," Stephens said. Hicks Conference Moure says "no one understands the potential'of the Rat' and his job hasn't been exactly what he hoped il would Set For April 3* 4 be Admitting the Rat has many problems. Moore says By VALERIE STRAUSS money is one ot its biggest M the fond facility has difficulty in News tailor "breaking even every month." The off-again-on-again Wilson Micks Conference is now "definitely on," Chairman Michael Carlbach says, "and we Moore has three suggestions he is sure would help in­ hope to attract more people than ever." crease Ihe productivity of the Rat. The April 3 and 4 photography conference in Beaumont "I would eliminate both the manager and controller's Hall was cameled earlier this year by UM's Budget Commit­ yearly contracts," Moore said, "while putting the manager on tee because il was financially unsuccessful, Carlbach said. a guaranteed income along with a small percentage of net profit Budget Committee Treasurer William McLaughlin said "Most important, eliminate the joint reporting to Assis­ theconference was losing too much money for UM. tant Vice-President for Student Affairs William Sheeder by "It cost us more than we were taking in and with the both the manger and controller." tight squeeze on money these days, we just couldn't afford it," he said. According to Moore, Ihe Rat could operate without the controller while pointing out businesses Ihree times larger Faced wilh (he threat of cancellation, photography stu­ whic h "have no need for a controller". dents and faculty in the Communications Department found Students have requested a change in univer­ an alternative way to subsidize l he conference. But Rat controller Raymond (ireen insists his job is sity alcoholic beverage policies to allow limited "quite involved and very necessary" having a tremendous "We called major companies across the country and outdoor drinking. See story on page 4. anion it t ol paperwork" which (ireen claims the manager asked for donations." Carlbach said. "We now have seven would have trouble handling. companies who have each pledged $300. This $2100 will cover Although Green claims Moore is "the boss", he reports the major expense of the conference, which is bringing people directly to Sheeder I eeping the Rat's finances "almost a se­ cret'' from RAB members. See page 2, col. 3 Requirements Plan Tentative BylRANKKUFROVICH compared to the present 72 credits structure of the whole plan present­ Ol Tha Hurricane Staff and significant variations of re­ ed by the committee. Based on the quirements within subject catego­ results of the vote, it appears the A tentative requirements change ries plan can be passed by the whole in the college of Arts & Science has Foreign language requirements faculty," Committee member. Pro­ met the approval of the 37 member would be reduced to six required fessor James Nearing said. Arts and Sciences panel. credits line arts would be consoli­ The Arts and Sciences committee The requirements plan is the dated into the Humanities category is continuing its meetings biweekly product of the 12 member Arts and and a total of 18 credit hours would and subsequent decisions made by Sciences Working Committee, be required from this division them include: chaired by Professor Shepherd Mathematics and sciences would — The adoption of a General Ed­ t-aher which has been constructing also be consolidated into one cate­ ucation Committee to to create in­ the new requirements policy since gory, and there will be possibly re­ terdisciplinary degree programs its inception in October 1974. ductions from the present require­ — The decision that no more Nigerian textile craflswomem Eunice Okeji The plan approved by the panel ments Social sciences would be re- than three hours from the major and Ashabe Bakare will demonstrate their skills .specifies a minimum of 56-60 re­ ducedfrom 12to9credithours quired credits for graduation, as "The important concern was the See page 2, col. 3 at 8 p.m. Thursday. See story on page 4. } THE MIAMI HURRICANE Tues.. Mar. 18. 1975 \ at the 1J Meeting* riround Campu* • UM Young Democrats, 1 or 8 p.m., Wednesday, room 233 of the Student Union. This is an organizational meeting. You can attend either meeting and new members are always welcome. • Outing Club, 8 p.m.. today, room J07 of the Student Union. There will be trip cycling Sunday in the Kverglades National Park. • Libertarian Society, 7 p.m., Thursdav, room 241 of the Michael Carlbarh, \\ ikon Mirks Conference Cowdinataf Student Union Nathanial Branden recordings will be plaved and there will be discussion. For further information call Bill Siegmannatr;ufi-.i899. • Alpha 1 ambda Delta, 4:30 p.m.. Thursday, room 226B Of the Student I;nion. All members should attend. Hicks Conference Set Foi* April Slide Presentation To Be Shown Cont. from Page 1 Carlbach hopes for a turnout nf al least 300 people more in from out-of-town. With these contributions, we can pay for than double of last years. Ihis year though, he is catering to The Paragon Experience, a multi-media slide presenta­ their travel and room and board.'Carlbach said. a different rrowd — studenls. tion, will be shown 8 and 9:30 p.m. March 31 in ihe Ibis cafe­ Some of the best photographers in the business have "In past years, It has been expensive for stutlcris to go, teria There will be noadmission charge. been lined up for the conference. Carlbach said, including and last year was the first time they instituted a student fee I-ddie Adams, a Pulit/er Prize winner who was selected Pho­ of $ 10 to $ 15 a day, instead of t he general $85. tographer of Ihe Year hy Ihe National Press Photo Associa­ "Ihis year, we are going to try to work it so I M stu­ Pom-Pom Smtad living Formed tion; Ken Heyman, a major freelance photographer formerly dents can attend free. We wani interaction hetwien the pro­ A Pom-Pom squad is being formed lo get more people In­ with Fife magazine: David Fisendrath. contributing editor of fessionals and the students We will set aside a period when volved, increase school spirit, add a new dimension to the Mustern Photographic magazine: .lill Krementz. one of the sludents can present their portfolios for evaluation I hi* type • half-time show, and give extra support to the Hurricane foot­ most successful women in photography, and Dallas Kinney, a of experience is invaluable lo students," he said. ball team Jody Solomon. Maureen Gumenick and Fori Alpert Pulitz,er Prize winner in photography with the Palm Beach Registration for the conference will be at the door of are forming the squad with the approval of Kay McHenry and Post. Beaumont llallon the first day ol the conference. Bill Russell. Band Director. Tryouts are scheduled for early April. The next meeting will be fi:30 p.m. March 20 at the Alpha Delta Pi room of the Panhellenic Building. SOS Involves Students Requirements Plan Moving Ahead SOS, the Student Orientation Service involves students Cont. from page 1 quirements process would be helping students. In August many freshmen and transfer stu­ Tentative Arts ami Seieneei Requirement! will go towards satisfying for the committee to fine dents will need help in becoming oriented to UM life. Anyone other distribution require­ tune the guidelines approved Interested in volunteering can sign up at the main desk of any Fnglish Composition (credits ments. by the Arts and Sciences residence hall. Foreign I anguages < — The formation of a sub­ panel, to resubmit these re- Humanities 18 committee to draft a ques- lined proposals to the panel, Meditation Tuesday Night* a) literature (Maximum*, tionaire to sample the gener­ and finally call i |i iwraj b) Philosophy-Religion Minimum 3 in al faculty reaction to the re­ meeting 01 the enure Arts There will be a Meditation 7:30 p.m.