>> How Will President Reagan's Budget Affect Your Education? see EDITORIALS page 4 Volume 57. No.3g Tuesday February 24. 1981 Phone 284-4401 UM Spends To Escape The Dark By JEAN CLAUDS dc la FRANC E NeVil Writer An undisclosed amount of money will be made available by the University to improve the lighting on campus following a recent survey made by a commit­ tee, headed by Vice President for Business Affairs Oli­ ver Bonnert. Thirty-one separate recommendations were made by the committee, to improve areas where existing lights are inadequate or where new lights are needed to provide better campus security, according to a report released by Ihe physical plant. The committee was mad.' up of student leaders, the staff of the physical plant, and members of public safe­ ty and of the University's business office. Areas which needed minor repairs or those in need of immediate concern were taken care of within a week after the survey, according to the report. These areas included the immediate vicinity of the towers and the path from the Rathskeller to the tow­ ers. Most of the existing light bulbs around the towers were destroyed by vandalism, according to the report. The power lines which serviced lights around Lake Osceola and the Rathskeller path were ruptured when the sprinkler system was installed, and maintenance had failed to do the repairs. Undergraduate Siudent Body Government Execu­ tive Secretary for University Affairs, Joy Hodges, who was one of the organizers of the survey committee commented that one of the problems wus negligent.' "There is no reason why we should have so many problems at once," Hodges said. "I have had many students come to me and say that we need better lightings on campus. "My main concern is for the safety of the students who are walking around late at night," she said. Bonnert said that "we encourage students to go to their leaders and tell them when there is is a problem. They will relate it to physical plant." He added that the University will try to keep a closer eye on the lighting system on campus. "Students should not have to report things like . that," Hodges contended. "The University is paying people to do that." Two major projects will stem from the survey. Miami Hiirrieerre/f-VK WAMffR In order to curb thefts in the Eaton Hall Parking <larni 6ras'Carni-.'*] I_il up Intramural Field, ind Biol..- <_Hsh Record Lot, more efficient lightings will be installed. The ex­ isting system provide only partial light. The stretch from the Financial Aid Office (J.uilding 3t>) through Merrick Street ending at Stanford Drive becomes dangerous for pedestrians and car drivers after it gets dark, the survey party found Plans to add a new light pole is now being drawn, according to the vice president for business affairs' office. Carnival Earns Record Sum Some lighting problems will have to he handled Ry SHARON HINSON Many orgaizations set up games offering prizes physical impr ivemenl tol studenl facilities. through Florida Power and Light because they involve ranging from posters to stuffed animals to plants to services for which the University pays FP&L. V'us Writer Theo Sofia and John Palka worked al USBG's Pie in records. the Eye boo.h Saturday night This game allowed stu­ The overriding priority of the committee was to try and light the campus in an effort to slow the rate of This year's Carni (iras had a record gross intake of Some games jusl offered satisfaction. For example. dents to throw whipped cream-topped sponges at peo­ crime on campus. UM Public Safety Director Joe Fre­ $48,000. one allowed participants to help destroy a car with a ple Standing behind wooden caricature, of a man and chette, a member of the committee pointed out that al­ Susan Liss. chairperson of the Carni Gras commit­ sledgehammer The car was donated lo Pi Kappa Alphn woman though providing better lighting has not always slowed tee, said that the next highest money-making year was Fraternity by Southland Towing Sofia said, "I think it's our best year in a long time the rate of crime, it helps make the assaillant more acheived four years ago when $47,500 was gn.ssed. Food was also abundant F'ood lovers a' Carni (iras We're making about double what we made last year." identifiable by the victim. could choose from Indian, Greek and IUnian foods or Palka estimated that profits would be aboul $2511 The largest college carnival in the Soulh was at UM such American foods as hotdogs. lemon.de and water­ Patti '.oro of Chi Omega Sorority helped oul at her The committee is scheduled to re-evaluate the work Thursday. Friday and Saturday, lt brought brightly lit melon urganiza' oil's Candyland booth The booth was color­ done and possibly make new reccomendations, Bonnert rides, games, contests, food and music to students and One sorority. Kappa Kappa Gamma, ran one of sev­ fully deo.raled with a painted rainbow and floor and said. The next check-up will take place within the next the public. eral booths offering baked goods styrofoam cutouts in lhe shape of hearts and candy two weeks. Some of the attractions included; the Himalaya, fer­ Some booths held popular contests like the balloon canes. Hodges jjjsu said that there will he more recomend- ris wheels, a slide and bumper cars. shave which delighted the children on Thursday nighl "Caini Gras is great even with had weather. It |the ations made involving other areas of campus, bul lhat The campus radio station, WVUM supplied lhe The kissing Contesl attracted a crowd of studenl spei- weathe. | seemed to improve jusl when we needed it these were more pressing at the present time. music. tators and four participaling couples Saturday night. to," To'O said. Saturday afternoon was Kids' Day. A magician per­ "We're doing well," she added Vv e re one of the formed and Ihere were several contests such as Pizza few be iths where you can huy or win |prizes|." Fating, Hoola- Hoop.and Musical Chairs. Eri. Payne helped run Alpha I an Omega's football The reaction Io Carni Gras was favorable from both toss Saturday night students and the public "I hink we're doi. g preity good." he said Payne Will Tent Prove To Be "This is fantastic. This is the best one |Carni Grasi added that they were .loing belter than last year and I've seen in three years." George Maz.nicki. a studenl. that h. estimated thai tney would make about $50 said. "It was put together very well and il was very Av .rian McKendn k. an Alpha Kappa Alpha organized." pledgt was working al that sorority's Pic a Plant Junior ira Shapiro also said he thought Carni (iras booth She said that "one member of Ihe sorority said A Leakproof Investment? was better this vear. "There seems to be a lot more to we're loing better than last year " She added that she do." thougl t profits for the sorority would be about $150 Two freshmen, Aileen Small and l.ynn Goldberg, Ho vever, not all organizations participated in both agreed they were "having a greal time." Carni . iras for profit By STEVEN BOYER students and administrative offi­ "The wisest choice was made. cials was that campus improve­ and all that remains now are the Amanda Cutler, who lives in the Miami area, said Ka .pa Kappa Gamma is donating its profits from News Writer ments were paramount. finishing touches," Alan Rubin. "it's alt right." Carni Gras was betier than most carni­ baked goods at the Konfectiunary |sic| Booth to the vals in Miami, she said. Facilities Planning and Construc­ USBG president, said. Reye's Syndrome Na.ional Foundation tion officials have dispelled any ru­ Besides all the new shrubbery But Carni Gras is not just entertainment. Many stu­ According to a Public Safely officer, incidents at mors that the Student Union's new and coral rocks around Lake Osceo­ According to Jonas, these modern dents donated time to help raise money for their orga­ Carni Gras were "verv minimal On the average. I la, a stage covering that would tension structures have replaced nizations. Roughly 60 percent of the money goes back would say it's very good ' the officer said tent is leaking because of heavy to the organizations. The other 40 percent goes to the seasonal rains. offer not only architectural beauty, concrete shells. Business is booming liss said. "I think there was one or two |problems|, but also functional practicality, was in the fabric structure market, University Paul R. Yarck Fund, a fund which provides maybe . .verything went beautifully " The fabric and steel tension proposed. while sales in concrete projects structure requires only a section of have fallen off. metal stripping to divert the water "The recently erected structure from the back of the stage, said the was superior to the other proposed "Go stand on top of the stage staff architect and designer of the designs in all respects," said John around noontime on a nice sunny project. Todd Jonas. Stofan, programming director for day with a mild breeze. The sound, "The two-layer thick vinyl-coat- i Student Activities. the feel, the natural sway, it's a ed polyester matter is reinforced beautiful design that really should with 13 number ll's | •/_ inch thick The aternate design was a "space be experienced firsthand to be ap­ steel rods| and anchored by two frame" of solid concrete and steel preciated," Jonas said.