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Tuesday, November 17, 1992 THE MIAMI HURRICANE Page 3 • l»* MW rui Mam"tk »• UNIVERSITY OiF : l%e Miami Jfywxttim "^ • • Since 1927 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17.1992 Additional financial aid coming for victims By CRISTINA I. PRAVIA Staff Writer Additional financial aid is on the way for students who were affect ed by Hurricane Andrew. The Uni versity of Miami has received an estimated $3 million in additional aid for hurricane victims "It's a significant sum and we are pleased," Paul Orehovec, asso ciate dean of enrollments, said. "But we could always use more." The University's financial aid package award was more than anticipated, Orehovec said. The aid comes in the form of college work- study jobs and supplementary edu cational opportunity grants Sophomore Jose Sepulveda, a resident of unincorporated Dade, PRESTON MACK/Photo Editor said, "Because of the hurricane, my college work-study award was SPRINGING AHEAD increased over $500." "1 applied for the additional PRESTON MACK/Photo Editor UM diver Dean Panaro, the defending financial aid a while back," said FLOAT WINNERS: Zeta Tau Alpha and Kappa Sigma's float placed first in the competition. The floats were displayed freshman Carlos Cuervo, a former Friday night during the parade down Ponce de Leon Boulevard. NCAA 1-meter springboard champion resident of South Dade who now and NCAA Male Diver of the Year, is lives in Pearson Residential Col lege. "I went to Student Accounts looking to propel himself into the same to see when I'd be getting the mon status as the legendary Greg Louganis. ey and they said to come by every 1992 Homecoming • Sport* — page 8 week and ask since the aid would be coming in soon." winners announced "We just ask that students be patient," said Orehovec. "We are By IRENE MEDEROS Members of the Homecoming aware of the severity of the situa Slatt Writer Executive Board said they think RING THEATRE tion. It's going to take some time Eaton Residential College , this Homecoming Week was a because we are reviewing individu Federacion de Estudiantes Cuba- success. The Ring Theatre's production of al cases of every student from nos, Zeta Tau Alpha and Kappa "This Homecoming set a pre Crimes ofthe Heart out shines Dade County." Sigma were the winners in this cedent for future ones," Hutch Students who were at all affected year's Homecoming competition. Craig, a member of the Home Hollywood's interpretation. by the hurricane may apply for "It was a lot easier this year coming Executive Committee, • Accent — page 6 additional financial aid. [for our organization to compete] said. 'T didn't expect the organi than in other years that I've been zations to turn around so quick "I decided to attend UM instead involved with Homecoming," ly." of NYU because the scholarship Carlos Rodriguez, publicity chair When the Homecoming Execu- and the financial aid I'd be getting for FedM»«;i6n .<_« . Ee»tudiant.. NEWSBRIEFS from UM made it more affordable Cubanos, said. 1 think our orga what ""tne^ideaf Homecoming in this most difficult time for my nization did very well compared would be, they said they realized family," freshman Dimple Jethani to other organizations here that that the week-long series of Vigil to be held for POWs, MIAs whose house in Country Walk was were involved." events needed some changes. completely destroyed, said. According to Josh Braman, A vigil for American prisoners of war and soldiers Kappa Sigma said they were "It's not too late to apply," Ore pleased with their performance. Homecoming Executive Commit missing in action will be held at the University Center hovec said. "Just drop by the finan tee Chairperson, the main PRESTON MACK/Photo Editor Rock today and tomorrow. "We've done well in Home cial aid office and fill out an applica coming the last three years," emphasis for 1992 was for stu PYROTECHNICS: Following the parade, a pep A bamboo cage will be set up with an Arnold Air tion." Eddie Hughes, a member of Kap dents to have an inexpensive, fun rally and boat burning, a fireworks display lit up time. Society member inside as a symbol of soldiers cap Students who applied should pa Sigma, said. "This year we the sky above Stanford Residential College for tured or missing. A booth will also be set up selling hear from the financial aid office by worked really hard and it finally about 40 minutes. POW-MIA bracelets. the end of this semester with the paid off." See page 61 HOMECOMING revised data work. Karin Fairbanks, a senior Air Force ROTC mem ber, said she feels the event will remind students of how the Vietnam War ended, with many soldiers miss ing or kept as prisoners. Foley honors Fascell at UM breakfast "He's had a lot of concern for this this year to begin planning sub-commit "Every Arnold Air Society chapter at campuses By SIMON P. DUVALL across the country holds a vigil for Veteran's Day," institution," Foley said. "It must be a tees and other items so they can be in Associate News Editor great satisfaction for Dante to know he place on Jan. 20, Foley said. Fairbanks said. "Our vigil is to help people become Speaker of the U.S. House of Repre aware of the fact that there are many American sol played such a vital role [in the develop "We're determined to be organized sentatives Thomas S. Foley visited the ment of his district]." before the inauguration," he said. diers missing or unaccounted for from the Vietnam University of Miami on Saturday, honor War." ing UM graduate and U.S. Rep. Dante "This nation is very fortunate to have Foley said steps need to be taken soon Fascell. a man of such intelligence, integrity and to improve elementary and secondary The vigil is sponsored by the Arnold Air Society of dedication," Foley said. education because the future of the the University of Miami, a community service organi Foley spoke about term limits, the future of education and reminisced about Foley discussed President-elect Bill nation depends on a strong new genera zation made up of Air Force Reserve officer candi Clinton's victory and the preparations tion rising up and meeting the problems dates. his first year in Congress at the Law School's 44th Annual Homecoming Congress is making to ensure a smooth of tomorrow. —GREG LOGERFO transition to both a Democratic President Breakfast. He was presented with a Hur He opposes term limits because they ricanes jacket by Law School Dean Mary and a Democratic-controlled Congress ; for the first time in 12 years. deny voters total choice. Foley cited Fas Doyle. cell as an example — South Florida would Foley spoke for nearly 45 minutes, "People really wanted change and we've gotten it," Foley said. have missed out on over 30 years of lead Golden Key inducts 250 initiates FOLEY: 'It must be a great sat devoting much of the time to praising ership if Fascell was stopped from run isfaction for Dante |Fascell| to Fascell, who received the UM Alumnus Foley vowed that Congress will be ning. Golden Key National Honor Society will induct 250 know he played such a vital role of Distinction award at the breakfast. He ready to work with Clinton come Inaugu new members during the organization's annual cere said Fascell worked to serve his district ration Day in January. Congressional Fascell will be teaching a class at the mony to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Univer |in his district].' and the University of Miami fot 38 years. leaders are meeting earlier than usual UM Law School next semester. sity Center Flamingo Ballroom. All of the initiates will receive certificates of mem bership during the ceremony. Scholarships will also be Clinton policy on gays may affect ROTC Rumors of Foote's announced to the junior and senior recipients. senior years, one must meet Army Hatter ruled last week that the By CRISTINA GONZALEZ regulation, which is Department of Navy had to reinstate Keith Mein- political future fly Staff Writer This year's honorary members include Assistant the Army and Department of hold, a gay sailor who had been dis University of Miami President Edward T. Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Rita When President-elect Bill Clin Defense policy. One must meet charged after announcing his ton takes office in January, he may Foote IPs connections to the new administration Deutsch, Carrie Edmondson, coordinator of Volunteer commissioning requirements," homosexuality on ABC News in of President-elect Bill Clinton have led to rumors Services Center, and Blockbuster magnate H. Wayne implement a policy reversing the Bremer said. May. ban on homosexuals in military ser that he may be headed to Washington, D.C. Huizenga. Members of ROTC "sign a con UM students enrolled in ROTC Foote's father-in-law is William Fulbright, for vice. Such a policy would affect the tract that indicates they are in said they could not comment on the University of Miami ROTC. merly a Democratic senator Meteorologist Bryan Norcross, who will alao be compliance with all Department of policy but did have some concerns from Arkansas. Clinton is a inducted as an honorary member, will give the key about troop morale if gays and les note address. Late last week, Clinton vowed to Defense policies," Bremer said. former intern for the commit honor his pledge to allow gays and "At present, Department of bians are allowed in the military.