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THE STUDENT VOICE OF ROLLINS COLLEGE SINCE 1894 VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 www.thesandsour.org October 1, 2007 Holocaust Survivor Speaks on Campus

Lindsay Siegel the sandspur

Thursday September 20th, El­ sie Azzinaro, Holocaust survivor, spoke in the Bush Auditorium about her traumatic experience as a teen during World War II. Elsie Azzinaro was born in 1921 in New York City. Her father was Italian, so during the brim of the war in 1939, at age of 18, her parents returned their family to Italy. During this time as the war was beginning, Elsie and her fa­ ther were taken away, her mother got to stay because she was a citizen of Italy. Her father and her were separat­ ed and taken to different camps. Elsie went to Auschwitz at age twenty-two. Most people were taken from their jobs, families and life. The Germans "stripped" identities from those they captured, and also took away what they stood for. Cruelty among the prisons was displayed in public view. Authorities would strip a person of their clothing and personal belonging in front of hundreds who stood by and watched. A person's name was taken away and a number was tattooed to their arm. The German's were in control and thus "you become who they want you to be/' said Azzinaro. Elsie was strong and she knew that they could take anything they KATHERINE JONES/The Sandspur wanted, but not her faith. And defi­ MEETING STUDENTS: Elsie Azzinaro took the time to speak to students about the Holocaust and what it nitely not her future hopes of getting was like for her. She also signed books and talked with students. out and reuniting with her family. She kept a prayer book in her clothes and she would pray that one day she years, but she is trying to let it go and would get out of Auschwitz. The cer­ express it in her writing. She men­ tain jobs she had to do were manual tioned that she would never go back labor including tasks such as peeling to Auschwitz because of the pain she vegetables in dirty water, saw wood, endured. If she did go chop wood and even pave roads. back it she stated that it She couldn't even make friends be­ would probably not be cause no one ever talked; "you might the same because of the know them one day, but the next changes that have been they might be hauled off and possi­ constructed in the Aus­ bly even killed," Azzinaro reflected. chwitz camp. The camp Elsie was finally released and was modified in order saved from this torture by the Swedish to hide what truly hap­ Red Cross. She was hesitant at first to pened in that place. Elsie go with them because she was scared came to Rollins and ex­ she was going to be transferred to an­ pressed her feelings and other camp or even the gas chambers. it appeared to be very dif­ The fact that there are people ficult for her to speak. She out there to this day that say the had a crackle in her voice Holocaust never happened inspired that sounded as though KATHRINE JONES/The Sandspur Elsie to write her book. "I want she was going to cry. She mis to be told, so ifs never forgot­ will never forget what PRIVATE THOUGHTS: This diary holds most of ten" said Elise. "People are trying happened to her and her the writings Azzinaro kept during her capture. to rewrite history," she also added. family. She wants to tell "This happened because of a man everyone what she went with a grudge" said Elsie referring through by her writing, to Hitler. She hasn't forgiven what so that this awful event LINDSAY SIEGEI/The Sandspur happened to her during her young never happens again. TRUTH BE TOLD: Azzinero was eager to tell students her story in order to inform them of what truly happened.

NEWS 2 HOLT NEWS 5 ENTERTAINMENT LIFE & TIMES 10 OPINIONS 12 SPORTS 14 VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 THE SANDSPUR • OCTOBER 1, 2007 NEWS Mills Peace Sign in Honor of International Day of Peace

Stephanie Ellenburg the sandspur

STEPHANIE ELLENBURG/The Sandspur PEACE: Rollins students get together to form a peace sign on Mills Lawn for the Interna­ tional Day of Peace. STEPHANIE DUESING/The Sandspur

In today's realm, the world lawn had strips of white mate­ movement where individu­ rights and development." It is Nicely, both peer mentors for | is in a critical period of violence. rial laid on the ground for peo­ als, organizations and schools on this day that people come to­ their Health and Wellness RCC We see crime and hostility all ple to stand on in preparation to gather together on this day for gether and create a day of peace. Kylene said, "We decided as I over the news everyday and create a giant peace sign. Before a moment of silence, engage in During the peace sign cre­ an RCC class that this was an wish there was something we everyone gathered on the lawn, community service, or in Rol­ ation at Rollins, Jeremy Tibbetts; important event that not only could do. With endless domestic IMPACT provided peace but­ lins case, form a peace sign. an IMPACT leader, stood on the brought the Rollins commu­ violence, civil right debates rec­ tons and pins available in front The goal of this day is to spread podium to announce there was nity together, but also made us | ognized in Louisiana, and the of the Mills building. SGA was awareness of global peace a picture being taken. He then apart of the international com­ war in Iraq; it's hard to imagine also handing out plain white and encourage a day of non­ went on to announce the upconv munity. The United Nations I a place where the atmosphere is t-shirts in front of the campus violence throughout the world. ing Global Peace Film Festival nominated this day of peace totally peaceful. It might sound center and decorating supplies United Nations' Secretary- featured the week of September and encouraged connections | like we're running for Ms. United were made available to make the General Ban Ki-moon rang the 25th through the 28th. Once the all over the world to partici­ States of America, but I'm sure plain shirts more personal. This Peace Bell at United Nations picture was snapped, Domi- pate. This focuses on our Ron an important thing we all want fun event, like all others around Headquarters in New York and nos delivered a good amount lins College mission statement in our lives now is world peace. the world, was planned in hopes called for a moment of silence of pizza to this event and then of becoming global citizens and On Friday September of everyone leaving more aware at noon. As quoted on the UN everyone was set out to finish acting as leaders of a commu­ 21st, Rollins College students, of the violence in the world and website, the Secretary-General their day of peace elsewhere. nity. As peer mentors, myselJ faculty, and staff created a hu­ to be apart of something to pro­ says this day, "[I]t defines our Beyond individual stu­ and Carson believe this event is man peace sign on Mills Lawn mote peace in their community. mission. It drives our discourse. dents and staff members com­ perfect for first year students to in honor of the International The development of the And it draws together all of our ing together, a few RCC class­ engage in a cultural experience | Day of Peace. More than 200 International Day of Peace was world wide work, from peace­ es came to participate in this on the Rollins College campus- people participated around by the United Nations Assem­ keeping and preventive di­ peace day activity. Among them noon all dressed in white. The bly in 1981. This is a worldwide plomacy to promoting human were Kylene Dey and Carson VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 NEWS

Sick at College... What Next?

Katherine Jones the sandspur

We have all heard the snif­ fling, the sneezing, and the coughing around campus the last couple of weeks. Normally, we associate the common cold with the changing of seasons or an increase of allergens in the air, but the stresses of classes and the new living environment has started to take'its toll on some of the students here at Rol­ lins. Don't worry, there are some steps that we can take to decrease the risk of coming down with unwanted symptoms. An inter­ view with Sandra Weisstein, a nurse practitioner at the Dubois Health Center on campus, has provided me with an abundance of information on what illnesses where we are KATHERINE JONES/The Sandspur are plaguing the school and methods of illness prevention. all living so spread of germs and Most of the cases that close together. Hope­ keep everyone healthy. have come through the Dubois fully, with these health Health Center recently have off invading microbes. Having pointers and facts we been stress-related common good time management skills KATHERINE JONES/The Sandspur can all take a few more colds. The cold and flu are viral aids our ability to make sure precautions to help stop infections so "antibiotics are not all of our homework and other professors about your sickness always the answer," says Weis­ tasks are completed so that we everything should be fine. A DuBois Health Center stein. The clinic recommends can ensure a good night's sleep. t he professor can contact the Du- ier Elizabeth Hall) over-the-counter drugs to weak- Exercising regularly will also Bois Health Center and find out (1 • en symptoms such as a runny boost the immune system and whether or not you had visited les? nose, headache, cough, and sore reduce stress, and when stress the clinic. In very severe illness­ Moi pm-4:3C throat. If the illness persists for is reduced the immune system es the clinic will notify the dean. more than two weeks, students will function properly. Stress As new students and re­ 0 am-12:0G mr* mid ,.k-"- should make an appointment has been proven to reduce the turning students, we are all Th at the clinic to see if they have efficiency of the immune system. eating differently, sleeping less, incurred a more serious illness. Mrs. Weisstein also recommends and trying to accomplish more Common colds can develop into that students be responsible tasks than we were at home last bronchitis and other illnesses with socializing. Partying every month. It takes some time to that can prolong the sickness if night of the week will eventu­ adjust to this new environment they go untreated for too long. ally take its toll on your body. The flu season is rapidly There are some other pre­ approaching. The clinic offers a cautions that we can take to pre­ quick flu test as well as flu vacci­ vent the spread of germs. Hand nations for Rollins students. The wash, hand wash, hand wash! $20 dollar flu shots should be This is the easiest way to stay available starting October 16th. germ-free. Always wash your I know some of you are say­ hands with soap and water be­ ing, "But don't I have a chance fore eating, after going to the of getting the flu virus from the restroom, and any other time flu shot?" The answer is no. Flu you feel your hands are dirty. shots only help the body build The clinic has also made sure up antibodies against the virus that Purel has been placed in so that if you come in contact each of the dining facilities of with the flu virus your body campus - for our convenience. will have a way to protect itself. Wiping down constantly used The flu shot is also redesigned surfaces such as door knobs each year so that the popula­ with disinfecting wipes will tion is protected from the most also help in preventing the common flu virus of the mo­ spread of germs. All students ment. The flu shot does not pro­ should know the proper tech­ tect against the bird flu if there nique for coughing and sneez­ were to be an outbreak, but it ing. Definitely don't sneeze into would definitely aid in fighting the hands. Either cough/sneeze the virus. Mrs. Weisstein recom­ into a tissue or into your sleeves mends that each student get a or arm. You can also lower your flu shot just to be safe. It's better head to the ground to prevent to stop the virus before it starts. the spread of microbes. Cold There are many things that and flu viruses are usually students can do to keep their contagious before symptoms immune systems strong and appear so always be careful. healthy. Eating properly and As for missing classes drinking plenty of fluids will when you are sick, most teach­ provide our bodies with enough ers have an attendance policy vitamins and nutrients to repel that is strictly enforced. Only illnesses. We need to consume take the day off if you feel that enough carbs and proteins to you cannot perform everyday maintain a healthy diet and build activities without feeling mis­ up our immune systems. Get­ erable. High fevers usually re­ ting enough sleep is a major fac­ quire more rest. The clinic does tor when it comes to our health. not issue absence notes to pro­ During our sleep the cells in our fessors. An absence is based on bodies repair themselves and the honor code, and if you have create a stronger barrier to fight good communication with your THE SANDSPUR -OCTOBER 1,2007 VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 NEWS SPOTLIGHT CLIPS Brings a New Approach 1 Aiiane Rosen the sandspur There are many different majors that each have its own views and priorities. Can history, philosophy, biology, anthropology and religion all get along? Accord­ ing to the economics department, they can... And they're out to prove it. The Brown-bag Lunch on Interdisciplinary Perspectives Series (BLIPS) is a brand new series created by the economics department. The series brings together eleven very different faculty members with specialties ranging from physics to philosophy. This series was over a year in the making and was inspired by a similar series at Cambridge. Professor Kypraios is spearheading the project with the help of Crushing Literary Journal Professor Kozel. The plan is fo offer students in the Economics in Historical Per­ spective course an interdisciplinary look into economic behavior. Jessica Drew The professors want to give the students information that they would not the sandspur normally see in the standard economics curriculum. Not only will these topics Brushing Art & Literary Journal is back in action and is looking all somehow tie together with economics in an innovative way, they will also, forward to filling the events calendar with an interminable array of fun according to Professor Kypraios, "tie the world together a little better" for these events that are guaranteed to get your creative and intellectual juices students. flowing! Formerly known around campus for being unknown, the all- In order to make this experience possible, Professors Kypraios and Kozel first too-anonymous, under appreciated and underrepresented underdog had to get other members of the faculty involved. Professor Kypraios emailed Brushing is now basking in the sunny and oh-so-inspirational glow of the faculty members who were knowledgeable in relevant fields and asked if they greatest financial security the magazine has enjoyed in years. were .interested in sharing their knowledge. The speakers were given the freedom With money in the bank and an editing team who has proven their to choose the topics they were interested in. It will be the economic teachers' job to dedication in spending much of last year forging alliances (including an relate the talks the information being discussed in class. important friendship with the Kerouac House) and raising $10,000 in I spoke to Professor Levis who will be participating in the lecture series. He funding, the possibilities for this year's publication seem as endless as the explained to me how he got involved: He simply answered the email giving Pro­ sun is bright. In deference to its self-appointed role as the face of extracur­ fessor Kypraios several topics he would be willing to talk about. They quickly ricular literary arts at Rollins College, this year's staff is making prepara^ settled on the "Decline and Rise of the Medieval Towns and Cities." Professor tions to explode with new life and diffuse a sort of cultural renaissance Levis will be discussing the topic from a strictly historical standpoint. None of onto the campus and the greater Orlando community. If nothing else, this the professors were asked to tailor their lectures to economic students. Because of year is sure to be a much-belated Brushing Art & Literary Journal renais­ this, the lecture series can appeal to everyone. It will give a wealth of information sance! that can be appEed in unique and innovative ways to economics and practically So what is on the docket so far? TWO publications, for starters! all other fields. This semester marks the start of Brtishing's first ever Art for Peace ini­ The series is arranged in chronological order starting with pre-history and tiative. The initiative was conceived in the wake of the UN International moving through antiquity, medieval times and the enlightenment ending in the Day of Peace, which was celebrated by the community on Sept 21 with 1900s. Both Professors Kypraios and Kozel hope that the series will be a great suc­ the construction of a human peace sign on Mills Lawn. cess that they can repeat again next year. Go out and see what its all about and At midnight on Sept 22, Brushing launched its campus-wide call don't forget to bring your lunch! for submissions to a special peace-themed edition of Brushing to be dis­ tributed during the week of Fall semester final exams. In a campus-wide email, step one in Brushing/s forthcoming advertising campaign—which is to include commercials produced by Nastassia Alayeto for R-TV, flyers, banners and a kick-off event—2007-2008 Brushing Editor-in-Chief Jessica Drew "invites the entire campus, including faculty, staff and students, to create works of art and literature related to the subject of peace and its many interpretations/' and urges "the more collaborative the project the better; any medium will be accepted." Beginning on Nov 1, the submis­ sion deadline, the Brushing staff will convene to jury the artistic and liter­ ary musings, sending the winning selections to its publisher, Baker Press, to be bound in a special issue. In addition to all the bragging rights incumbent upon the artists rep tiemeccming resented in this very special publication, the top entries will be honored Ariel Krieger by a small donation in their name made to a charity whose mission is the. sandspur analogous with that of the winning piece's message. Moreover, under the general umbrella of this Art for Peace initiative, Homecoming is around the corner, and will prove to be one filled with Brashing will be hosting poetry readings and guest speakers on subjects school spirit and Gilligan's Island. The nautical theme to represent Tommy relating to social justice, peace, and the art and literary craft. The first the Tar and the sailor pride of the college will be represented the week of stable events will be the Art for Peace kick-off poetry reading during Oct. 17. first week of October (more details to come), participation in the FO- Color war is to be ieclared, and every gradeach other for the four-way I's Social Justice Week, as well as two upcoming writing marathons, competition of the classes. Each class is assigned a color by the Student Gov­ including the highly anticipated 2nd annual marathon conducted in the ernment Association. Freshman are to be wearing green, sophomores are spirit of National Novel Writing Month, which is currently scheduled for red, juniors are blue and seniors have the honor of wearing gold. November 18th in TJ's Tutoring Centere from 9 a.m until 4 p.m. Activities are set up during the day as competition. The first day will be Ladies and gentlemen, I invite you to open your eyes and perk up one by the pool. Relay races, belly flop contests, prizes, music, games and your ears because Brushing Art & Literary Journal is ready to make some food served by our favorite sailor, Popeye. noise to keep the peace! Oct. 18 will be the Color War Powder Puff Football Gam, followed by the Nighttime Sail< rty, where each grade will have a different decade to represent. Poin I he given to each team and will be decided on how much school spirit r esented. The official grade col $0 is Oct. 19. The aforementioned colors are to be worn, especially to th< rst Mates Tailgate and the Homecoming Soccer Game. The night will end me Gilligan's Island and Sailor Love Boat Dance, All grades are to dr ailor, pirate or island creature. time to show school spirit, and all classes are encour­ aged to participate to Ifie fullest extent. For more information, contact a Stu­ dent Government Officer or go online to the Facebook Event for more infor­ mation. :THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 114 ISSUE 03

News EDITOR: GEOVANNA TORRES HOLTNEWS@THESANDSPUR. ORG Pay Your Dues at An Internship and the You Could Land a Job AREER OACH Jessica Milcetich met campus Marian Cacciatore Internships are one of the best ways for college WHAT ELSE CAN I DO WITH MY MAJOR? students to get their foot in the door at a job they hope to pursue after graduation For many students, Question: jors can be found in diverse internships provide the career paths including Hu­ chance to show a potential I am a Psychology ma­ man Resources, Public Re­ employer what assets they jor and almost done with lations, Advertising, Mar­ can bring to the company. my junior year. keting, Retail Management With 78 percent of Initially I was planning and Sales. today's college students ac­ to work on a Masters de­ How does a Psychology tively seeking internships, gree in Counseling when I major make the transition MonsterTRAK, the student graduate. However, lately to one of these areas? If you division of Monster.com, I am having some second are majoring in Psychology surveyed employers, stu­ thoughts about continuing and are interested in going dents and recent graduates in the field. into one of these fields it 1 to find out how students Besides going on for wi ! be critical to develop can turn their internships Courtesy of MCT Campus graduate school, what else skills though internships, into full time jobs. TALKING ABOUT LIFE: Making yourself stand out to can I do with a BA in Psy­ full/part-time positions or chology? The survey found that an employer will likely land you future employment. volunteer work. one of the most important Some students who Answer: things employers look for earn a BA in Psychology is relevant job experience. copies with smiles on their along the way. You have to may wish to work in human So just having that intern­ faces are appreciated much produce results that are no­ It is not unusual for a services without continuing ship is a huge bonus when more than those who moan ticed." student to change his/her on for graduate school. it comes to the job market and groan about the work. Many experts suggest mind about how to apply These graduates will their degree. Bill Coplin, a professor Understand you have looking at the internship as find that the amount of di­ However, rest assured, at Syracuse University in to pay your dues as an in­ an extended interview. rect client contact will be the beauty of a Liberal Arts New York and author of the ' tern, Coplin says. All of the work you do limited without a Masters education is the breadth of book "25 Ways to Make Col­ Offering to make cop­ is on display for your su­ degree. learning that it provides. lege Pay Off," (AMACOM, ies or do extra administra­ pervisor over the course of However, there are hu­ It is designed to pre­ $14.95) says 65 percent of tive work on the first day is the internship. man service opportunities pare graduates for a long, a company's interns are a great way to prove to your What you wear, how including case management varied life in the world and hired. manager that you're ready you act and the quality of and community outreach to take on more responsi­ workplace. for those with a BA degree. But students who can work that you do will speak bilities. As you continue your The key is to identify make themselves stand out volumes about what kind of If you do small tasks research, I want to encour­ those career paths that inter­ to an employer, by doing employee you will be down effectively and efficiently, age you to visit the "What est you and then develop a more than just making cop­ the road. Use this to your your supervisor will trust Can I do with this Major" plan to gain the knowledge, ies and fetching coffee, are advantage, Goldthwait you to handle larger jobs. on the Rollins College Ham­ skills and abilities needed the ones that have "the best says. "You've got two or three ilton Holt Web site. to successfully achieve your chance to be offered a full- Always dress a little bit months to make a good im­ This section can be initial career goal. time position. extra professionally. Be on pression," says Rich Mil- found by clicking on the As always, Career Ser­ "One thing is to always time, or even a little bit ear­ gram, the CEO of Beyond, Career Development tab on vices are available to assist have a positive attitude," ly, and take initiative during com an online job site. the Hamilton Holt School you in this process. Hamil­ says Julie Goldthwait, the the time you are there. home page. ton Holt students can email vice president and general "Make sure at day one "An intern might not This section provides me directly at mcacciatore® manager of MonsterTRAK. you list out everything you have much experience but information on areas of em­ rollins.edu to schedule a' No matter what task want to accomplish over the their perspective does mat­ ployment, employers, strat­ convenient appointment. you have been assigned [internship]. Make sure you ter," Goldthwait says. "So if egies and research links for Do you have a ques­ to do, keep a pleasant de­ not only set out to achieve you have some sort of sug­ various college majors, (in­ tion for the Career Coach? meanor. Interns who make that but you demonstrate gestion or comments feel that you achieve that free to speak up and share cluding Psychology) Contact Marian via email that. It may lead to a fresh The career opportuni­ at [email protected] perspective that the manag­ ties for a Psychology major OR via phone at 407-647- er never really thought of." extends well beyond the 1386. Keep track of the jobs mental health field. you do for the company, In addition to human Milgram says. services, Psychology ma­ At the end of the sum­ mer when you sit down Communication Majors and Minors to discuss your internship LAMBDA PI ETA with your supervisor, you will have plenty of details to show him or her exact­ ly what you did over the summer, what projects you worked on, what results National Communication Honor Society you got and how you most -Lambda Pi Eta is the national honot society for undergraduate communi­ benefited the company. cation majors and minors and membership reflects the attainment of high "That's what will stick academic goals. with the management team Lambda Pi Eta members are recognized at graduation by wearing the gold when they evaluate you," he cords that signify academic achievement and success. says. Lambda Pi Eta is a great networking opportunity for career possibilities and Courtesy of MCT Campus graduate studies after graduation. GAZING OUTSIDE: 78 percent of todays college student's Lambda Pi Eta at Rollins offers opportunities for leadership and participation in social and charitable events. actively seek internishps through various job search engines, -Lambda Pi Eta at Rollins let's you decide your level of involvement. There is including MonsterTrak. no time commitment required to join. Find out about membership requirements and get an application on the Rollins website at: http://www.rollins.edu/holt/students/lph.shtml :THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 J4.fts& Entertainment EDITOR: JUSTIN JB BRATJN AE@THESANPSPLTLORG Campus Seen on the Silver Screen

Greek life and therefore out of social status, Sydney moves a dilapidated house occupied Nikki Fiedler by seven dorks and determines the sandspur to win the deciding seat in dent Government as a means of overthrowing the "queen,' Any student on campus chel Witdiburn. last semester can remember the This enchanting tale i influx of film crews with their far the most entertaining rr extensive cable lines, camera Bynes has starred in yet. The crews, extras, and barricades around campus making it im­ cast is both fresh and aniniated possible to get from class to and brings entertainment to the class. Well, finally the fruits of big screen. A few of the se our frustration, and the use of dorks really steal the show/ our scenic campus, have been Jeremy (Adam Hendershott), made public on the big screen Terrence (Jeremy Howard) and with the release of "Sydney Lenny (Jack Carpenter). The White," a modern day story seven "outcasts" bring a lot of of "Snow White and the Seven heart, personality and character Dwarves." The movie opened to the scene. Lauren Leech, one on Sept 21 nationwide. of Sara Paxtoris Kappa girls, Sydney White, played by Katy, and Rollins own, makes the queen of the teen dramas her debut as a perfectly coiffed Amanda Bynes, is the only child sorority girl who serves as Ra­ of a plumber, whose mother chel Witchhunt's ring leader. A passed away at a young age. As few other Rollins students ap­ the tomboy Sydney prepares pear as extras in the film includ­ for her first year of college at NOT THAT HOT: Actress Amanda Bynes clings to what can only be described as "the typical ing seniors Mike Nardelli, Dana the picturesque Southern At­ Rollins male." Whitten, alum Artie Ahr and lantic University (shot between Ben Evans. For a teen flick, the Rollins College and fraternity ing the same sorority as her famity. Rachel Witchburn (Sara once she discovers her old flame movie is deHghtfully clever and row at the University of Central mother. However, the sisters of Paxton), the president of Kap­ Tyler Prince (Matt Long) and surprisingly funny. Florida), she anticipates pledg- Kappa Phi Nu are a far cry from pa Phi Nu and the dictator of Sydney have been sharing some Sydney's construction worker Greek Row has it out for Sydney flirtatious moments. Cast out of

What's Ut> With P Rollins Students Speak Their Minds

COURTESY OF ALEA FIGUEROA Campus celebrity Alea Figueroa feels sorry for Britney Spears.

COURTESY OF ANA ELIGIO Rollins Actress Ana Eligio has had a love- ' hate relationship with Spears.

COURTESY OF RYAN URCH Actor in Equus, Ryan Urch, is saddened by Britney. VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT OCT. 1, 2007 -THE SANDSPUR Woodcock Lacks Muscle times throughout the 87 minute tions and "finding evidence" of movie seemed rather redun­ Woodcock's infidelity. It shou'd dant. After all, having the same be apparent to everyone, in the look of child-like astonishment first place, that anytime there is throughout the entire movie a character in a movie who has a regardless of the progression of name such as Needleman, they the plot doesn't help the audi­ probably aren't going to be the ence in understanding the char­ most intelligent people on the acter at all. Yes, he's cute, but screen. However, his child-like come on now, let's see a range of personality fit in well with the emotions play out on his face as rest of the production; there­ the plot develops and approach­ fore, the actor played the char­ es the climax. acter well, but the character as a Also, it's true that the chem­ part of the production failed to istry did exist between Ms. Bev­ entertain the audience. erly Farley (Susan Sarandon) Lastly, one of the biggest and Mr. Woodcock (Billy Bob downfalls of this movie w as how Thornton). The fact that they darn predictable it was. (Crazed were two opposite personali­ gym teacher, doting mother ties (doting mom and crazed figure, helpless cute young son gym teacher) who were in love mixed in with the discovery of was what made the story-line so new love, the frustration of old interesting.However, their suc­ memories, the anger of rivalry, cess in propagating the plot was the pain of tried loved, and the sadly overrun by the rest of the combination of it all makes for COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS overall production. a promising production that fell FLACCID: Billy Bob Thornton charms Susan Sarandon limp while Mr. Woodcock flops at the box It would be a dire mistake short of expectation.) In fact, office. for me to leave out Farley's ma­ the plot was so transparent that niac publisher (Amy Pohler) it took the mystery out of the al writer only to come home for at the Corn-Cob Festival, and who even though she is given movie. Therefore, instead of the a visit and find that his worst especially when he witnesses an minimal screen time, succeeds audience waiting to see what Brittany Fornof nightmare is hooking up with intimate encounter between his in stealing the audience with happens in the movie, they the sandspur his mom. mom and Woodcock),but these her audacious, rude, and dirty were left waiting to see when Despite a clever story line, a hilarious moments didn't make personality. This blonde brat it happens. If this summary trio of well-qualified actors, and up for the cheap production character might be credited with of Mr. Woodcock wasn't clear The storyline of Mr. Wood­ chemistry among the characters, that featured a slightly elevated saving this movie from utter enough as to whether or not it cock promises to be an enter­ the final production was an ab­ Napoleon Dynamite set. helplessness, because at least, is worth seeing in theatres, per­ taining one: an athletically-in­ solute flop. Sure, the movie had Although John Farley (Sean she gives a sense of "normalcy" haps it would be best if you sim­ ept kid is basically tortured by some awesome knee-slapping William Scott- who played Bo to the movie world, unlike the ply bought yourself a ticket and an abusive gym teacher as a moments (like when Farley is in Dukes of Hazard) has an other sub-character Needleman found out for yourself, because child. He then grows up to live given mouth to mouth resusci­ adorably gorgeous face, see­ (Ethan Suplee) who only exists you might enjoy it. ) a successful life as a motivation­ tation by a toothless old man, ing the same dorky eyes-wide as a blubbering fool who follows when he cusses Woodcock out and mouth-open smile fifty-five Farley around awaiting instruc­

Good Luck Chuck is Good Time Fun

found he can actually love. The movie certainly takes Nikki Fiedler advantage of its R rated genre the sandspur by adding a plethora of raunchy humor, and a few scenes that will make the audience cringe "Good Luck Chuck's" star­ well beyond the film's original ring couple, Dane Cook and PG-13 aim. Jessica Alba, is certainly a prom­ However, Cook's character ising draw to the romantic com­ is likeable enough to navigate edy out Sept. 21. Most of today's through some of the over the current generation recognizes top, gross out humor to keep the Dane Cook as a hilarious stand- audience focused on the plight up comedian bent on making of his character and plot of the any situation a barrel of laughs movie. with the addition of his outra­ The film's entertainment geous facial expressions. value mostly relies on a com­ His costar, Jessica Alba, has bination of Cam's overtly slap been propelled to sex-symbol stick comedy situations and the status by her roles in "Sin City" effects that these situations end and the "Fantastic Four," and re­ up taking on Chuck. Don't get cently gained the title of FHM's me wrong, the movie still has "Sexiest Woman Alive". Dan enough cheese to squeeze into Fogler, a relatively unknown the romantic comedy genre, but actor, also makes his debut as thankfully not enough to make the bawdy, sex-crazed friend of COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS you ask for a bottle of wine to Dane Cook's character. Penguin: Once funny comedian, Dan Cook, poses shirtless for a family of rniniature penguins. go with it. Overall, the film is well cast Dane Cook is Charlie, a and hilarious - a thankful re­ successful dentist, who's rather ately finds her "true love" right door, Stu, thinks Chuck has tive, yet very clumsy Cam, Jes­ turn from Cook's unfunny turn short list of fears include the fact after him. Suddenly with this stumbled upon the blessing of sica Alba's character. He soon in "Waiting." It is much of a that he unable to even remotely new rumored status of a good every man's dreams, whether realizes that if he becomes in relief that, for once, and maybe reel the emotion of love, or even luck charm, Chuck is flooded the curse indeed be true or just any way intimate with her, he just this once, a romantic com­ utter the words "I love you," by women requesting a sexual mere coincidence. will lose her to the very next edy can be more comedy than ^d that he has just realized tryst with him in order to find However, the seemingly guy she meets after him, as the he romance. may be the victim of an un­ true love. lucky "curse" becomes more of hex dictates. Charlie sets out to usual curse: every girl he has a Chuck's childhood friend, a ball and chain burden when break the curse so he can finally relation with sexually immedi- and office-mate doctor next Charlie falls for a very attrac­ be with the one person he has THE SANDSPUR OCTOBER 1, 2007 Atu

Local Band Spotlight: Send Out Scuds

of their new songs can alreadv be heard on the band's website www.myspace.com/sendout Colby Loetz scuds, including "If Scranton the sandspur Were for Lovers," and "It's 4am and I've put this off for way too long!" Martinez, who has been Send out Scuds is a Chris­ following the band for over six tian ska band from the Orlando months, asserts the band has area. They have an upbeat en­ a pretty powerful stage pres­ ergizing sound and know how ence. "They are extremely ani­ to make feel good music that mated and physically energetic everyone can enjoy. The band is They were always speaking to comprised of eight unique mem­ the crowd and loved involving bers- two guitarists, two trum­ them." W pet players, one bass player, one A few upcoming shows drummer, one saxophonist and Deri one trombonist. They bring a formance at North Kissimmee fresh sound to the ska scene in Baptist Church on Oct 5th and| an attempt to "renew the way the Bands for Fans Festival the world perceives the entire Oct 14th in Orlando, a two day I Christian rock genre." music festival. Send Out Scuds uses their music to present Christian val­ ues in a non-imposing way. COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS According to junior Danny Val- SKA LIVES: Local Ska band Send out Scuds spreads the word through catchy up­ verde, who went to high school beat tunes. with the band, "Their music is sick! Every song is different and has a message." thought about Christian music. pel style music." cording for their new album, to Another fan, freshman "After listening to them I real­ Send out Scuds has a grow­ be released sometime before the Christina Martinez, says that ized that there could be good ing fan base among today's New Year. Another local band the band changed the way she everyday music with a Chris­ youth. The bsigned by QQ "Never Ending Story" is work­ tian message instead of just gos­ records and is currently re­ ing with Send Out Scuds. Some

Round About f ,. Mediocre Success A New Date Place

telltale sign of that. She explains Ariel Krieger on her website, "I feel that the the sandspur only way to be taken seriously Colby Loetz was if no one understood what the sandspur the **** I'm saying!" I am always on the look out She claims she was starting for new and exciting things to do to move away from this method to spice up life. Are you looking of song in Slow Motion Addict, for a new date place, a place to With a girlish rocker sound, it's clear she did not get very far. impress that loved one or elec­ Carina Round attempts to pry The album is a plethora of toxic trifying new crush? Well if you into our minds with her emo­ • hooks, but upon first listen, it is are looking for a dash of atmo­ tionally draining and incredibly a bit disturbing. sphere, a splash of the outdoor chilling album Slow Motion Ad­ Round draws inspiration romantic starlight, and a few dict. from being an artsy, emotional cups of delicious fusion food This album is recommend­ character who she portrays in then... undoubtedly you must ed to anyone who needs to wal­ her music videos, available to check out Kata Thai Kitchen & low in a dark sea of depression view on her MySpace page, Sushi Bar. in less than an hour. Round is a www.myspace.com/carinar- long ways away from achieving ound. Songs like "January If you dare venture to go mainstream success found in Heart" do not stand a chance to to this fabulous haven, located COURTESY OF MCT girl rock by Amy Winehouse or be a single and released to the on Morse Blvd. right in Winter Cool cats chill at the Kata Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar. Maja Ivarsson of The Sounds. general public with lyrics "all Park, then you will surely win The music on Slow Motion these people are just dust/evil the heart of your date! A highly it is peanut sate sauce, Penang Addict is packed with abrupt puppeteers/evil teras/ evil." recommended place to sit is out like the one at Kata Thai.j curry, red curry, sweet and sour, guitar riffs and Round's voice But she does get personal with on the patio with the garden pa­ presentation will impress^ or cashew sauce. Then you can ranging from shrieking high "Come To You," which is more tio and lights. A slight humming with beautiful glasses, cuj choose your favorite meal to be notes to near yelling on her song innocent and comparatively up­ of eclectic house music will be and bamboo decorative acce created with your sauce. If you "Ready to Confess". She does beat. More success can be gener­ stirring in the air adding to your Are you ready to soa are a vegetarian it can be tofu have a wide range in her vocal ated with more delicate words night time tang. the stars and this New or grilled vegetables, while if skills with being able to range and a more delicate voice. The food of this restaurant City Lounge? Want to feel you are a meat lover you can get from high to low in a short pe­ will stir your taste buds with you are transported to a Budd riod of time. Round wrote ev­ tremendous spicy flavors of a steak, chicken, or shrimp. Bar? Its worth it... Kata Tha' ery song on the album, and the Thai and Sushi fusion. If you Appetizers are sophisticat­ vaguely emotional lyrics are a are a fan of a broad selection, ed choices of ceviche and salads 4 star review again this is the perfect place with a Thai essence. for you. You are given an infi­ Coconut milk, lemon grass, Kata Thai Kitchen & nite selection of sauces whether and curry are blended together shi Bar magically to produce a menu VOL. 114 ISSUE 03

Comic book movie Dancing with the Stars is back! heroes Comicbook ctmrmters gentleman, who will be compet­ Indy Car driver and two time and she is planning a meeting wpwtmmts ing the following night, Sept 25 Indianapolis 500 winner Helio for the club during October, ei­ in th$ movie at 8pm. The judges scores will Castroneves, Dallas Mavericks ther in the dance studio oppo­ Industry, Louisa Gibbs be combined with the public owner Mark Cuban and ac­ site the gym or using the Annie 1. Spider-Man the sandspur vote to then determine which tor Cameron Mathison. Tom Russell dance facilities, and she $2,495,718,076 couple will be the first to leave Bergeron (known for present­ welcomes all levels of dancing the competition on Wednesday ing America's Funniest Videos') to come along and take part. If 2. Batman It's that time again; the night. You can vote by calling and Samantha Harris (presenter you have a Facebook account, $1,570,772,639 ABC hit show 'Dancing with the phone number representing on 'E! Entertainment') will be feel free to join the group online 3. X-Men the Stars' will be waltzing onto your favorite couple, via text or presenting the show along with if you are eager be updated with $1,163,063,674 choreographer/director/dancer news on the club. Additionally, our screens on Sept. 24 at 8pm online on abc.com. The last se­ 4. Superman with as much glitz and glamour ries showed a very high level Carrie Ass Inada, choreogra­ there are Beginner's ballroom $875,116,559 as before. The US version of the of dancing, considering that pher Bruno Tonioli and Ball­ dance classes taught by Stuart international show known as, the celebrities have little time room/Latin Expert Len Good­ Nichols. The students get the 5. The Incredibles 'Strictly Come Dancing', which before the show starts to learn man, who will be judging the chance to compete in a local Ball­ $631,442,092 was originally a UK show, is the basics of the dance let alone celebrities. With this variety in room competition. All the com­ 6. The Fantastic 4 commencing it's fifth series perform in front of millions of personalities in the contestants petitors from last semester said $607,290,873 and promises to be the "most eager viewers every week. The as well as the famous clashes in they really enjoyed the experi­ opinion among the judges; this ence, made lots of new friends 7.300 surprising and biggest season new female celebrities consist $454,592,590 to date" as quoted by abc.com. of Scary Spice Mel B, 90210 star show is guaranteed to be worth and many of them are planning Not only is the show competing Jennifer Garth, Emmy Award watching. For those of you who on signing up for the intermedi­ 8. T. M. Nlnja Turtles six ladies and six gentlemen, winner Jane Seymour, Swim- are mesmerized by the sheer ate class next semester. So make $416,381,410 their largest number of celeb- suit model Josie Maran, Chee­ grace and elegance of the fox­ sure that you're tuned into ABC 9. Blade ity dancers to date, but during tah Girl Sabrina Bryan and the trot, enthralled by the passion in on Monday night and be pre­ $338,605,466 family girl Marie Osmond. In the tango or hypnotized by the pared for sparkles, glamour and e '3 Night Premiere' the ladies 10. Unbreakable the second grouping of males, Cuban motion of the Cha-Cha - drama. ill be competing the first night $248,118,121 :o strut their heels performing there are Boxer Floyd May- then you are in luck. Jamie Ruiz is the President of the Ballroom NOTE; Worldwide gross figures based on alt tither the Cha-Cha or the Fox- weather, model Albert Reed, movie appearances by the character Dancing Club at Rollins College ot to set the standard for the Mr. Las Vegas Wayne Newton, ©2007 MCT Source: TimesOmjne, MCT Photo Service Graphic: Zitha Olsen, Majbrtt Hoyrup :THE SANDSPUR VOL. 114 ISSUE 03

EDITOR: AMY IARROBINO Life&Times [email protected]

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If you ever thought-that your dorm was messy, change your standards. The Sandspur finds Rollins' messiest dorm in Elizabeth Hall where roommates Messiest Room Alex Muhoray and Paige Sherwood take their Cliamus laid-back lifestyle to the next level.

live anThedy both remembe ler when they t Liveby the Pussycat Dolls? with Eric first. With the residance halls are they shared some interesting Omar Rachid aging and are being remodeled, filled out the survey for their stories about themselves. Paige Short. They were roommates the sandspur the college reasoned that if they freshman year dorm assign­ loves watching Sex and the City back in their freshmen year and placed the freshmen class in the ment as "somewhat messy" to because of their wittiness, she decided to room again this year, newest dorms that would result not reveal their true ways. One later confessed that "like most probably because they felt com­ I conducted a campus-wide in clean and well-kept residance of them acknowledged the fact people, I love Carrie Bradshaw." fortable with each other's level search this past week for the halls. I have been blessed with a that "I do laundry whenever I As to Alex, she wishes she were of cleanliness, or lack thereof. messiest room on campus and roommate run out of Pam from The Office because After having returned to the winning room defines dis- obsessed ^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^ clean un­ she loves Jim, and she loves my room, somehow the floor orderliness. I was afraid that with clean­ derwear... the show's sarcastic humor. On seemed to shine more, my many people would just throw liness, but They filled out the sur­ so however another note, Paige said that clothes smelled well, and the things on the floor and submit others long 20- she sometimes wished to have scent of the air—it was like a picture of their messy room; were not as vey for their freshman 25 pairs of really long arms to be able to musk! I really hope you never however, there was not an over­ lucky. Their year dorm assignment as underwear turn off the TV from her bed— find yourself in the situation whelming response of students. names last." What she admitted that she has been these two sophomores are to This could either be that most are Paige "somewhat messy" to not they both dreaming about this ever since filth beyond scent. Paige Sher­ Rollins students do not have Sherwood reveal their true ways. laugh at is she was a little girl. wood and Alex Muhoray are messy rooms or that many are and Alex that every Their best memories at Rol­ Rollins heroes, they were not afraid to show the filth in which Muhoray •••••••••••• •••••••••••i couple of lins came from orientation week afraid to show their room in they live. and follow­ weeks or so designed by the Explorations its natural state, moreover the)' Every year roommates be­ ing is the one of them office. Alex said that winning take pride in this laid-back life" sad, sad fate of Elizabeth 111. come a concern, especially to says, "I'm really sorry about my dodge ball tournament with style. While some cannot even the entering class. For most it- Both are sophomores in the side of the room," then the other her RCC class "Sports Psychol­ fathom a stain on the floor, will be their first time away newly-created Critical Media will chuckle and say, "psssh, I ogy" brought their class closer. these two will take with them from home, and sharing 200 sq. and Cultural Studies major and don't care, look at mine!" Paige's fascination with kara­ a fragrance impregnate in theU feet with either one or two other have two of the most unique They claim to be the best oke singing at O'Boys showed clothes, the new perfume Eliz*' people can be challenging at personalities I have ever met. roommates on campus and off when she sang "Buttons" beth 111. VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 LlFE&TlMES OCTOBER 1,2007-THE Freshman Fall Lions, Tigers, and Pigs- Oh My! One time on the first day of high school, I made a complete and utter fool of myself in front of my en­ tire homeroom class. You see, everyone wants to "One time when I was a young girl, I went to look spectacular on the first day of school- espe­ the zoo with my Granny. As we were walking cially freshman year, so I came in my cute short through the exhibits something caught my skirt and heels. I was looking good, and I knew eye. Now I must admit that I have never had it. However, while I was graciously helping one any specific interest in pigs. However, this of my friends hobble to the classroom with her pair seemed quite interesting. As I walked crutches. I somehow managed to slip and fall closer, I realized that they were having sex- and smack on my butt meanwhile exposing up my seemed to enjoy it. Oh how they squealed!" skirt to everyone who was there. Needless to say, I was the story of the day among all my peers, and I Morgan Frost was definitely noticed- just not in the way that I was Liar, Liar hoping for." -Kristin Novach

Men-o-pause "One time I was eating out with a bunch of friends, and we were sitting at the table when suddenly, one of the guys next to me starts choking. I must 'One time I was in Spain with my mom, and she admit that I wasn't the most helpful in this situation, because when I realized needed medicine for her menopause. So I had to he was choking, I darted away from him for fear that he might puke on me. go to the pharmacy and pick up her necessities. After he was "rescued", I came walking back to the table but didn't want to However, it was more than a little uncomfort­ admit why I had run off so I pretended that I was going to get help." able when I realized that there was a language » barrier, and I had to, to the best of my ability Anonymous f explain her symptoms to the pharmacist Shocking Yeah, awkward!" -Stephen Madows Fabulous "One time at Rollins freshman orientation, this one girl thought that she got electro­ One time I was at a club with some friends, and cuted because at the same time that she we were just sitting there hanging out when two was cleaning out an ice machine someone girls came up to us and blurted out, 'We aren't les took a picture and a bright flash filled the bians, ya know... .Do you want to dance?' room (Yeah, it's good that this person goes as anonymous.)" Preferring to dance with one of them rather than hear them explain themselves, I rushed to Travis Ray the dance floor and broke out my mad dance moves. After the dance, I returned to my seat only to see the girl striding back over, pointing her finger at me and saying, 'Fabulous- what is Bottomless your name?....Do you mind if I call you fabulous?' Hmmm what an exciting night that was..." "One time I was out on the water, taking in the sun, and enjoying a day of tubing when Trippy -Christopher McCauluy my bathing suit bottoms managed to com­ pletely come off in the water- leaving me "One time I was walking down the street- minding my own business, when half-dressed in the midst of everyone I suddenly I felt gravity puUing'my face towards the concrete. I guess I wasn't Was hanging out with. First, of course, I paying attention because I somehow managed to trip over a homeless man. was embarrassed, but then looking back I / was taken completely off guard and didn't know how to respond when he just can't help laughing about it." started cussing at me. So I just walked away." Brittany Fornof the sandspur Mellissa Doerk Nathan Ackley Steve Miller: Baked or Burnt? Rules for Cooking in the Dorm mO Ariane Rosen the sandspur oftenm t o yofinud wakthate youup r everhallway syo tesy You expect to find the has filled with the awful reek of kitchen clean when you go to . use it so show the same respect Stephanie Ellenburg resume is filled with outstand­ burnt baked goods? Or do you the web site (www.thepresi- to others. If cleaning is the worst the sandspur ing leadership and work experi­ frequent the kitchen yourself, dency.org), the alumni of the part of the cooking experience ence, and was honored by Cen­ making meals and desserts for Fellows Program, as a result then try spreading it out. The Sandspur is pleased to tral Florida News Channel 13 as your roommates and friends? of, became "Capitol Hill and 4) Don't Burn the Food!! announce that Stephen Miller "Central Floridian of the Week" Either way, I'm sure you have White House staffers, award Burning food in the kitchen is has been chosen to participate in 2006. With his amazing cre­ all seen the ups and downs of winning journalists, CEOs of the easiest way to make enemies in the Center for the Study of dentials it is no wonder he has cooking in residence halls. corporations and non-profit in your hall. There are a few the Presidency Fellows. This been chosen to take part in this Here are some tips for a organizations, senior military ways to avoid burnt food. First Program has been acknowl­ once in a lifetime opportunity in successful residence hall cook­ leaders, and university deans of all, don't leave the kitchen edged for more than 35 years, Washington D.C. ing experience. and vice-presidents." area. Leaving the kitchen area and involves a selective proce­ 1) Start Simple. Until you During his stay in our na­ These options are open to makes it very easy to lose track dure that offers 85 undergradu­ get the hang of the kitchen, tion's capital, Steve will attend Steve and anyone else want­ of time. If you have to leave, be ate and graduate students the stick to easy recipes. There is policy workshops where dis­ ing to make a different in their sure to set yourself an alarm. opportunity to travel to Wash­ no shame in starting out with cussions will be held by schol­ education, community ser­ This is not your kitchen at ington D.C. and learn about break-and-bake cookies. It will ars on national issues. He will vices, engagement in the col­ home. It may take more or less leadership and public service help you get used to the oven also be looking at events in the lege community, and so much time for things to cook in these hands on. Students are chosen and the kitchen space without current news and discussing the more. ovens. My advice is: check the from leading colleges across the making you overly stressed. procedures the president would Steve Miller said, "I'm food early and often to avoid country to participate in a year Plus, you will still get rewarded lQ go through and gain knowledge very excited to represent Rol­ any mishaps until you have the ng study of the modern presi­ with warm, meit-in-your-mouth about governance in our Ameri­ lins as a Presidential Fellow. I oven figured out completely. If dency. baked goods. If you slowly work can country. look forward to studying the you do end up burning the food your way up, you'll be happily As a fellow, Stephen ex­ As part of the Student modern presidency and to make sure to clean it up thor­ making full meals in no time, plains, in addition to travel­ Government Association here networking with students oughly; you don't want the floor unless of course you become at­ og to D.C. "I will be author- at Rollins, Steve has been the from top colleges across the to smell worse than it has to. m tached to the quick and easy ap­ g a research paper to be College Governance Chairman nation. I view this opportuni­ 5) Bring Friends and Share. proach. Published. Currently, my re­ since 2005, and was in charge of ty as just another example of Cooking, cleaning, and watch­ 2) Be Prepared. Make sure search concerns the relationship managing student opinions, as the great experiences the Rol­ ing the oven can seem like te­ you double check that you have between presidential pardons well as being a part of "Katrina lins' liberal arts education of­ dious work. If you take your everything you need before you ^d presidential power shifts." Relief trips and the inclusion of fers to students. I feel that my friends along, it suddenly be­ An interesting topic for an in­ make the long trek to the kitch­ students on the College's Emer­ experience is certainly in line comes a fun bonding experi­ vesting student here at Rollins en. Also, have all your ingredi­ gency Operations Committee." with the College's mission of ence. After all the fun is done Lollege. ents out and ready before you His knowledge of authority educating global citizens and you'll also have plenty of peo­ If start cooking for an easy and you know Stephen per­ and control in this position has responsible leaders. I look ple to share the calories with. If stress-free process. Be sure to sonally, then you know that he definitely been apart of what forward to my research en­ you want to earn extra brownie allot yourself the plenty of time Peters to be called Steve; he is he will be bringing along to the hancing our knowledge of the points amongst your fellow res­ to cook. goring in International Re- program. potential that the power of the idents, share baked goods with lat ions with a GPA of 3.96, his Interesting facts found on presidency has on the world." 3) Clean. It's common cour- whomever you happen to see. =THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 114 ISSUE 03

EDITOR: TANISHA MATHIS inion

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•i Debating Universal Healthcare in America anteed eligibility, and potable cient private, for-profit system universal. Republicans instead Shannon Post plans that aim to expand cover­ is the fundamental problem. Michael Ballough speak of healthcare reform that the sandspur age to the uninsured. Edwards' While most people associate would aim to keep the financial * the sandspur plan goes a step further, creating bureaucracy and government, responsibility on the individu­ Health insecurity in this regional "Health Care Markets" one-third of the private insurer al—where it should be. Rudy country is higher than ever. 45 to increase choices and cut costs, costs are actually devoted to Let me begin by saying Giuliani (R) and Mitt Romney million Americans lack insur­ and then requires every Ameri­ administrative staffs. Many that every American should be (R) propose tax breaks to help ance, including 9 million chil­ can to have health insurance in government-run social service able to access healthcare; there people buy private healthcare dren. Contrary to popular be­ one way or another (making programs are actually incred­ are not people in this country if they wish, while John McCain lief, most of the uninsured are Edwards' plan the only one to ibly efficient, and there is reason that I would wish sickness on and Fred Thompson do not have from working families. Given reach true universality). to believe a national health care and then deny them medicine. plans yet. the increasing costs of health­ However, these three can­ system would have low over­ That being said, the govern­ Financial responsibility is care it is economically rational didates leave the current private head costs as well. ment should not be responsible what this issue inevitably boils for employers to keep part-time system intact, proposing gov­ Revealing the waste of the for organizing that healthcare. down to. The most staunch workers who do not qualify for ernment intervention to varying current system, pharmaceutical Yes, the government should al­ Republicans and freethinking benefits or to simply not offer degrees. Much like the Repub­ companies spend millions mar­ ways be a watchdog to ensure Democrats would all agree that health insurance altogether. lican candidates, who propose keting drugs (one-third of their fair medical practices and yes, people deserve to see doctors, Even those who are in­ minimal government regulation entire budget) and altering exist­ the government should have but when it comes to who will sured face shrinking coverage with 'free market' solutions, ing medicine to maintain profits the right to subsidize healthcare pay for it the sides differ. and higher premiums, putting they offer to put a bandage on a when generics hit the market. for the impoverished, but what In the long run, a gradual a squeeze on middle class fami­ gaping wound. Moreover, both the insurance the government should not do is phasing in of tax breaks to help lies. Access to quality services These candidates reflect the and pharmaceutical industries impose new taxes aimed at uni­ individuals cover healthcare is restricted to those who can opinions of a majority of Ameri­ spend tens of millions of dollars versalizing healthcare or pass would be the best thing for legislation mandating that ev­ afford them, leaving tens of mil­ cans who do not favor a govern­ lobbying Congress and contrib­ the health of the country The ery person get coverage. lions of Americans without pre­ ment-run health care system. uting to political campaigns. funds for Social Security and ventative care that would save The unfortunate reality is that The savings from the current Unfortunately, the Demo­ Medicaid are already stretched countless lives and dollars. the stakeholders in the status waste alone would be enough cratic presidential hopefuls to their limits with a growing The question of universal quo—the providers, insurers, to cover every American at cur­ have highlighted their primary elderly population, so to add health care is a moral one. Ac­ suppliers, and more affluent rent costs (about $5,000 per per­ agendas with plans to univer­ comprehensive healthcare to the son—all without raising taxes. cess to health care should be a and healthier Americans—have salize healthcare and mandate things the government pays for basic human right, not a privi­ an enormous influence on the Yet given the vested inter­ coverage, and because it is such will further stress a government lege, especially in the wealthiest public and political discourse. ests, a government-run health an attractive offer to voters—the with enormous national debt. country in the world. Shameful­ Plans for national health insur­ care system will not come to the voters that Democrats are tar­ The worst thing about uni­ ly, the United States is the only ance are attacked in the (alleg­ forefront this election year. John geting—people are wildly ex­ versal healthcare is that Demo­ Western country that does not edly liberal) media and in the Edwards is the only leading cited at the prospect. Because cratic candidates seem to be us­ lack of healthcare is a large issue provide health care for all of its centrist political arena. candidate to offer true universal ing it as a means to get primary in the middle to lower-class, the dtizens. Our per capita expen­ Democratic presidential coverage, but nevertheless, he is votes. Because of this, the issue Democratic plans would be paid ditures on health care are the hopeful Dennis Kucinich's plan constrained by campaign contri­ is more of a political ploy than for by increased taxes to higher highest, yet the quality of care is for a universal, single-payer, butions and an American public something they actually believe income individuals. This means pitifully low in comparison. not-for-profit system is margin­ misinformed by those who want in. How else can you explain to preserve the status quo. no tax increases for middle to A majority of Americans alized in mainstream dialogue the outlandish statement by on the issue because it threatens I encourage everyone to lower-class families, plus free Democratic frontrunner Hill­ support universal health care— or subsidized healthcare. For a that is to say, universal access to to dismantle the unequal status question what the mainstream ary Clinton on CNN, "if you quo. His plan is what most peo­ media and politicians tell us Democratic voter, this prospect are one of the 47 million unin­ quality care—yet it has failed to is too good to ignore become a reality in Congress. ple think of when they hear the about health care. Can a for- sured... you'll be able to go into The leading Democratic phrase 'universal healthcare'—a profit system—one that answers Leading Republican can­ the same plan that members of presidential hopefuls, Clinton phrase erroneously associated to shareholders instead of hu­ didates have said little on the congress have." subject, but do readily de­ and Obama, .offer incremental with socialism and 'big govern­ man needs for medical care— nounce such a radical term as solutions like tax credits, guar­ ment' to scare the public. truly serve the public interest? The wasteful and ineffi­ Health care and voters Clinton's health care After Iraq, Americans rank health care as a top issue they want presidential candidates to discuss, according to a recent poll. Highlights of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's plan Health care concerns vary by party to lower costs and cover the 47 million who are uninsured: Issue you would most like to hear candidates talk about Who's covered Required of all Americans Total GOP Dem. Ind. W<«S>W-K^^ Cost $110 billion Reducing costs of health care and insurance to pay End Bush-era tax cuts for those 50% 36% 36% 39% earning more than $250,000 per year

Health insurance Can keep current coverage or use for the uninsured 16% 40% 37% expanded versions of Medicare or federal employees health plan Improve quality of care, reduce medical errors iployers Must offer workers insurance or contribute to 13% 17% 14% 11% government-run pool to pay for those not covered

Candidate health care proposals Tax credits For small businesses to afford to offer workers Which one of these things should be in a candidate's proposal? a plan; for working families to afford premiums Provide insurance for nearly all uninsured! Costs, security Plan would lower costs by stressing increase spending 54% 35% 67% 54% modernization, efficiency; coverage would Limited plan that would continue despite job loss, major illness; cover some uninsured; no discrimination for pre-existing conditions mvolve less spending New taxes For Americans v/ith incomes above $250,000 plan that would keep would pay taxes on a portion of generous things as they are employer-provided plans

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation poll of 1,500 adults, Aug. 2-8, 2007; Source: HillaryClinton.com, AP, McClatchy Washington Bureau margin of error: +/- 3 percentage points _ «. ^^ ue 2007 MC Graphic: Lee Hulteng, JudyTreiWe Graphic: Angela Smith, Judy Treibte © ©2007 MCT Z=THE SANDSPUR===== VOL. 114 ISSUE 03

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one doubles match. She also competed in one doubles match and one singles match on Sept. 23. Roshni beat out tough competition from UCF in her singles matches. She Tars Host Tennis triumphed over Erin Conroy (Florida Southern), Elvira Surrot (UCF), and Kyla McNicol (UCF) in challenging contests. Throughout the weekend she remained Tournament undefeated and tied 2-2 with Anne Yakimchenkova (UCF) in the first set of the finals match that ended up being rained out and eventually cancelled. Roshni also made it to the finals in doubles matches with Marnie Mahler, an All- Katie Jones American for the Rollins team. They defeated Hungerford the sandspur and Conroy of Florida.Southern and Belbacha and McNicol of UCF, both with a score of 8-5. They did, however, lose to Serrot and Yakimchenkova of UCF in the finals match with a score of 8-5. Tennis players from across Florida brought their talent Junker hails from St. Joseph's Academy in St. Louis, and sportsmanship for the C.L. Varner Memorial Missouri. Rollins' strong psychology department and Invitation this past weekend. Athletes from the University the reputation of the tennis team finalized her decision of Central Florida, Palm Beach Atlantic, Florida Gulf on choosing to continue her education at Rollins. Junker Coast and Florida Southern played in the extreme heart played a total of four singles matches, winning three and of the tournament, introducing competition and skill for having her fourth match declared incomplete due to rain. the upcoming season. The new freshman arrivals of the Junker managed to beat Lina Rubiano PBA in the first women's tennis team proved to be a dynamic force at the match and followed up with two more wins against Mai- invitational. Freshmen Roshni Luthra and Margaret Junker Han Nguyen of Rollins and Jennifer were the only two members of the Rollins lineup that made Carati of UCF. Her final match was against Jenny Frisell it to the finals on Sept 23. They both played extremely well of UCF. In doubles, Junker and Sonia Bernal won two against fierce competition. The majority of their matches consecutive matches, but lost in the finals to Frisell and involved challenging girls from the University of Central Carati of UCF with a score of 8-2. "I felt like I played just as Florida, a Division I school. A majority of the opponents I always do, though I starting feeling sore towards the end were also upperclassmen. From the performance of Luthra of the weekend," Junker said. and Junker, the start of the season began strong. Two athletes were taken by ambulance to the hospital due Luthra took online classes for her high school education to heat related injuries and illness. Many players started through the University of Miami. She did not attend a high cramping at some point during the tournament due to school where she dehydration. Luthra collapsed during one of her matches could play tennis, but she did attend the Harold Solomon due to a cramp and was given a three-minute training Tennis Institute in Fort Lauderdale. Luthra's tennis time, but she still managed to succeed over her opponent. instructed was instrumental in establishing contact between Both of the freshmen recruits competed well in the finals, Luthra and the women's tennis coach, Beverly Buckley, but unfortunately the weather did not cooperate. The here at Rollins. "Tennis was a huge part of my decision to finals matches were constantly getting postponed due to KATIE JONES/the sandspuj come to Rollins." Our strong tennis program has attracted rain and eventually cancelled and declared "incomplete." BOOM: Margaret Junker serves one right many incredible athletes in the past,"Luthra said. Both Luthra and Junker appreciated the support of the down the throat of her opponent. There were On Sept. 22, Luthra played two singles matches and community and fellow teammates. no survivors

His desire was to send thel ball to the Hall of Fame without! Bonds'Ball any sort of branding. Eckol wanted to place as asterisk on| it. Ben Padnos purchased] Branded for Life Bonds' 755th home run the one that tied Bonds Hank Aaron for most careeil home runs, for $186,750. He J . allowing fans to decide whethei Daniel Paulling to save the baseball or destroy! the sandspur it at his website endthedebatej com. The we'bsite does not hav| any information as to wheni It was a novel idea presented of the ball as high as will release its results. by Marc Ecko. Ecko, the creator $600,000. The highest price ever The home run ball tha of the ''ecko unltd. line of paid for a historic home run ball might receive the most interesl clothing, decided to put the fate was the $3 million dished out in the future is the last on! of Barry Bonds' 756th home run by Todd McFarlane for Mark Bonds hits this season. Bondsl ball, which set the new all-time McGwire's 70th home run in current team, the San Franciscl home run record, in the hands of 1998. The disproportion in price Giants, revealed they will no| the voting public. They decided can be attributed to Bonds' bring back their slugger next| to brand the baseball with an presumed steroid usage and season, and he received asterisk and send it to the Hall fans' beliefs of Bonds as a surly, to no interest from other teaffl| of Fame. selfish player. when a free agent last offseason! The asterisk is a symbol Other options for the Bonds wants to play one motfl of Bonds' presumed steroid ball's fate were sending it to season, but 2007 may be hi>| usage. He has never admitted to the Hall of Fame unblemished last. knowingly using performance and shooting it into space. The. The Hall of Fame, located enhancing substances, but former received 34% of the more in Cooperstown, NY, previously leaked grand jury testimony than 10 million votes, while the said they would display thebalij reveals that Bonds said he latter received 19%. Sending the even with an asterisk on it. Th unknowingly abused them. ball with an asterisk garnered is still the case. Furthermore, there have 47% of the votes. "We're happy to get it," sa also been multiple questions Ecko's idea was not well Hall of Fame president m concerning Barry Bonds' received by Bonds. The new Petroskey in an interview VP personal trainer, Greg Anderson, home run king called Ecko "an the Associated Press. "We're1 and Victor Conte, who Bonds idiot." nonprofit history museum 5l allegedly received performance Matt Murphy, a 21-year- this ball wouldn't be cornel enhancing substances from. PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS old college student who caught to Cooperstown without Mai BRANDED: The ball that Barry Bonds belted out of the park Ecko won the bidding on the ball during a layover in San Ecko buying it from the fan wl for number 756 will be sent to Cooperstown, branded with an Sept. 15 by paying more than Francisco, sold it after realizing caught it." asterisk. This man would never survive under the honor code. $750,000. Estimates done by he would not be able to afford auction houses placed the value the ensuing taxes for keeping it. VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 SPORTS THE SANDSPUR OCTOBER 1, 2007 Athlete of the Week later stopped as she found her you like to have," so stylishly Erica passion for crew. and frankly. It took her a while She shared an interest­ to figure it out but she finally ing story about her crew com­ came up with "timelessness." petition last May. In the big­ When asked to expand on that, Tibbetts gest collegiate regatta, Rollins she expressed her desire to sent a crew team of around 12 know the future and the past students to participate in this simultaneously. More specifi­ Omar Rachid four-day competition that took cally, she does not want "to be the sandspur place in Philadelphia after the restrained by time" to pursue spring semester session ended. her life goals. One of her dreams I've never met such a multi- Most schools had teams of 25- will be met in the near future, as talented person such as Erica 30 teammates, and despite the David Beckham is now closer Tibbetts. A senior in the Honors odds, her boat came in 4th out than ever. "I've been obsessed Degree Program, she is double- of 42 competing boats. There with him for so many years, I majoring in English and Studio were nearly 1000 competitors have posters of him all around Art—and above all that, she is but says that the timing was per­ my room, and now that he's this week's The Sandspur Ath­ fect: school was out so they did here—I've got to go see him." lete of the Week. You have prob­ not have to deal with the stress She was referring to how David ably seen her around campus; of homework, missed exams, Beckham transferred from the from Out-Reach posters, to Peer etc. They were entirely focused Real Madrid in Spain to the Los Mentoring the Honors RCC on the competition and their ef­ Angeles Galaxy soccer team in a Culture Wars, she is a very vis­ forts paid off, she expressed her quarter-billion dollar contract. ible person. hope to go back this upcoming She has considered coach­ This year, Erica has focused spring. ing as a career, more specifi­ on cross country and crew, al­ To get to know more about cally, coaching either crew or though she has played soccer Erica, I posed some personal soccer at the collegiate level be­ ever since she was five years questions she did not mind cause she worries she'll miss the old. She is on the crew team sharing with The Sandspur. Her excitement once she graduates because she found the com­ favorite TV show was Friends next May. What I most admire bination of a water sport that and admitted that she and her from what I learned from her stressed the skills of concentra­ roommates will put on the DVD was her commitment. She's up tion and teamwork. It has been of the tenth season and relish at the gym every day at seven a year since she started crew one of the best sitcoms ever to when the doors open because here at Rollins, but she has just have been shown on TV. Phoebe she voiced her concern that started cross country this year is the character she would like "Athletics is sometimes seen as OMAR RACHID/ the sandspur after have been running for her to be because, "Although she unnecessary when in reality it TIMELESS EXCELLENCE: Erica Tibbetts will keep on personal benefit since she was is flaky, she's very smart too." teachers time management and running down her dream, going wherever it leads. a freshman in high school. For Erica is one of the few people discipline." her first two years at Rollins she to have answered the question played on the soccer team but of "which superpower would Rollins Lacrosse Supports Our Troops

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No matter your view about supplies can be found at http:// either the war in Afghanistan ne ws. rollins. edu/07adoptaunit. and Iraq we can all agree that shtml we want our - soldiers to be Twice a semester the men's safe. Here at Rollins, the men's and women teams go out into and women's lacrosse teams the Winter Park village and are fundraising to help out the station themselves outside of troops. I had the opportunity stores, such as Albertsons Food to interview freshman men's and Drug and Walgreen stores, lacrosse player Louie Thomp­ so they can ask people going in son to answer all my questions to buy supplies for the troops. about their fundraising efforts. Donation boxes are stationed Louie told me that the charity all around campus, such as Olin service they are using to help Library, Alfond Sports Center, the troops out is called Adopt- Cornell Social Sciences. Crum- A-Unit. They selected the 504th mer Shool School, Cornell Cam­ parachute infantry regiment pus Center, the bookstore, and unit and the 173rd Airborne the Holt School, and in the Win­ Battalion Combat Team (ABCT) ter Park Library and the Winter task force saber unit. Park village hall. This fundrais­ They are collecting mon­ ing effort is taking place from ey as well as any supplies the September 22nd to December troops might need Some sug­ 14th . "Our main goal is to help gested supplies that the troops out the troops in Iraq and Af­ would need are powdered drink ghanistan, as well as promote mixes, toothpaste ,snack foods, the new Rollins LAX teams" chapstick, hand sanitizer, pro­ Louie said to me. tein and snack bars, magazines, This the first year of both pain relievers, pen, sunscreen, the men's and the women's la­ PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS chewing tobacco, insect repel- crosse teams, and they are cer­ PARATROOPERS LOVE TARS: The Rollins Lacrosse team is doing their part in supporting our lent, and febreze. A list of other tainly making themselves well troops, however, they can not fix a broken parachute. known. THE SANDSPUR • OCTOBER 1, 2007 SPORTS VOL. 114 ISSUE 03 The Hidden Gem of Rollins College: The Harold e> TedAlfond Sports Center Ariel Krieger the sandspur