For the past five years now, I have participated in the American Cancer Society’s signature fund-raising activity, Relay For Life, in my hometown of Sarasota, Fla. It is an overnight event where teams of 10 to 15 people walk or run around a track in an effort to fight cancer and sup
Don’t forget the ‘give’ in give and take
As graduation quickly approaches, seniors are being greeted by a new kind of request: The Senior Class Gift Program, which encourages seniors to contribute to the Senior Class Gift Scholarship or any part of the University that they want to. Unfortunately, most seniors, and stu
Take Back the Night
SILENT SUPPORT: Sexual Violence Awareness Week ended with a sensitive, silent vigil for all people affected by sexual crimes. The participants expressed their support for the victims by hold
ETC.
The University Center Info/TicketMaster window is selling the last few Green Day tickets to UM students, staff and faculty. The April 15 performance at the Convocation Center has been sold out but there are a small number of tickets remaining for UM buyers only. Students can stop by on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to buy up to four tickets at $39.25 each.
ELSEWHERE – Boston U. professor promotes National Napping Day
(U-WIRE) Boston, MASS.-Students who are still feeling tired from losing an hour of sleep due to daylight savings time Saturday night can grab a few minutes of sleep Monday in celebration of the sixth-annual National Napping Day.
Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences professor William Anthony said he started observing the holiday to get people talking about the benefits of napping, noting that in recent years, the National Napping Day has received an over
UMNEWS – Judaic collection named after law alumnus
The University of Miami School of Law held a special ceremo
Online registering within reach
Believe it or not, many students don’t have to complain about long lines at regis
Student vote counts in upcoming Gables election
As a result of a big voting drive for last year’s presidential election, almost 1,800 more students on the University of Miami campus are now eli
Fraternities under investigation
Officials from the national headquarters of Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) fraternity were on cam
POLICE BEAT
Safety Tip of the Week from the
Department of Public Safety.
Self Defense is usually a last resort
depending on the situation. Your person-
al safety should always be foremost in
your decision as to what to do if you
are ever confronted by an attacker. Our
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes for
women have been a complete success. The
techniques that you learn in the class stays
with you and if you desire you can take
refresher courses at no charge.
* If someone tries to snatch your purse,
let it go. Most injuries from robberies occur
during purse snatches when people resist.
* If you are attacked, whether you resist
and how you resist will depend on your per-
sonal resources and your personal values.
Give some thought right now to what you
would do in various situations that could
arise. The more you have thought ahead,
the more likely you’ll be to act the way you
planned.
* Trust your instincts.
* Take a self-defense class. The next
RAD class will be held on April 9 and 16 at
Pearson Hall, Classrooms 101 and 102 from
9:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
If you are a victim of a crime, call the
Department of Public Safety at 305-284-
6666 or if calling from a campus phone
dial 8-6666.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 30
3:20 a.m. 5821 San Amaro Dr.
Vandalism
5:30 a.m. 1211 Dickinson Dr. Theft
4:45 p.m. 5200 Ponce De Leon Burglary
7:09 p.m. 1211 Walsh Ave. Burlgary
THURSDAY MARCH 31
11:34 a.m. 1365 Memorial Dr.
Harassing phone calls
2:40 p.m. 1210 Stanford Dr. Fraud
7:09 p.m. 1306 Stanford Dr. Theft
7:52 p.m. 1231 Dickinson Dr. Assault
FRIDAY APRIL 1
12:49 p.m. 1365 Memorial Dr. Theft
SATURDAY APRIL 2
12:32 a.m. Carillo St. and Ponce
Intoxicated Person
9:31p.m. 5501 San Amaro Dr. Theft
2:19 p.m. 3201 San Amaro Dr. Theft
6:21 p.m. 1241 Dickinson Dr.
Grand Theft Auto
SUNDAY APRIL 3
5:00 a.m. San Amaro and Mataro Ave.
Vandalism
2:29 p.m. 1231 Dickinson Dr.
Simple Harassment
TUESDAY APRIL 4
3:52 p.m. 1311 Miller Dr. Theft
Find happiness even without Mr. Right
DearV,
As another great year comes to a close, I couldn’t wish for anything more. Well, maybe one thing. A boyfriend! I thought my problems would have lessened after I moved to Miami, but meeting quality guys is harder that you think. V,I’ve tried it all: the clubs, the house parties, the “friends of friends”-but nothing! Is finding an intelligent, funny, active and cute guy asking too much? I just don’t know why I haven’t met Mr. Right. Not to sound conceited or anything, but all those qualities I just asked about-I’ve got ’em! So please, V, help me out!
Dear Reader,
I have spent more time dwelling on this than you can imagine. Everybody wants someone to love and everyone wants to feel loved, especially in a society that promotes coupledom as the status quo. It’s difficult to see your friends swing in and out relationships, while you have yet to see any swing your way. One can only wait patiently for so long, especially if you and 300 close friends can’t seem to find a single thing wrong with you!
The Miami area sees little value in a “long term” anything. It’s no surprise that your friends at different schools ask you about the parties and the nightlife here because Miami is glamorized as the land of the beautiful, hard-partying youth. The stereotype toys with Miami boys because they not only feel compelled to live up to it but also to associate with anything that identifies with it. Anybody with an ounce of sense knows that living solely for the stereotype only results in disappointment, but if you ignore this image, you’re relegated to the land of the unpopular and weird. People are looking to ride the wave of the next hot thing or person. The importance of quality over quantity is negligible.
College guys are notorious for not wanting to settle too quickly or be tied down. It’s not that they have commitment issues, it’s that tomorrow’s weather might be hotter than today’s. Many people have this mentality, especially when enveloped in a “throwaway” culture that doesn’t care much for permanence.
Pitying yourself because you don’t have a boyfriend only robs you of the happiness you gain from the non-romantic areas of your life. You might be ecstatic about doing well on a test but depressed over your lack of a boyfriend. Why do you want to torture yourself, especially when you know that you have so much to offer? Take this precious time for yourself, since you can afford to be