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Armed UNF Graduates encounter market setbacks employee By James Cannon II bullies man Staff Writer college graduates increases, the competi- even harsher when the rising commodity tion for those graduates decreases and the and essential-living prices are taken into This year’s crop of new college gradu- demand for those graduates drop.” account, according to a recent Economic on campus ates will grapple with a more tumultuous During the 2001 recession, the average Research Service study. By Josh Salman job market than their predecessors faced hourly wage for new college graduates ERS, the primary source of economic Managing Editor in 2001, the beginning of the last reces- was $22.69 for men and $18.78 for women, information to the U.S. Department of sion, according to a new Economic Policy inflation adjusted. College graduates in the Agriculture, said in the previous five years, A UNF Institute study. year 2007 took a significant decrease of 7.1 global production of ethanol and bio-diesel employee was EPI, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan policy percent for men and 3.3 percent for wom- fuels has greatly affected the rise in com- arrested June research institute, recently concluded that en, or $21.09 and $18.17, according to the modity prices. 17 after he college graduates’ wage and benefit trends EPI study. Soaring oil prices also are causing the threatened a show labor markets for new college gradu- College graduates are also becoming exponential rise in transportation and man with a ates were weaker in 2007 than they were less guaranteed that entry-level positions manufacturing costs, the ERS said. gun on cam- previously in the last recession of 2001. will have employer-provided health insur- But there is a silver-lining for college pus. Most are quick to point to the sagging ance and pension coverage, according to graduates. Layton economy as the main culprit, however the the study. Even though colleges are graduating stu- Dale Nerozzi, main problem facing college graduates is “The incidence of health insurance dents at record levels, and the trend during 33, was market oversaturation, said Dr. Kyle Scott, coverage is more than 5 percentage points this recession is for companies to compete charged with UNF political science professor and author lower than in 2001, and less than half of less on pay, health and pension benefits, Nerozzi possession of “The Unity of Rights.” young college grads now receive any form businesses are hiring new graduates at of a weapon “This development isn’t surprising to of pension coverage on the job,” said EPI on school property, aggravated anyone who understands supply and de- President Dr. Lawrence Mishel. See JOBS, page 5 � assault with a deadly weap- mand,” Scott said. “As the supply of the The ramifications of decreased pay are on without intent to kill and battery. “As far as I know, this is the first time a weapon has ever been brandished by a UNF LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Top-15 employers employee,” said UPD Chief Ready to move? See the map below for the top-20 cities for jobs in 2008. Mark Foxworth. of entry-level candidates Nerozzi told police he was driving on John Turner 1. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Butler Boulevard on his way to work when the victim, UNF 2. AmeriCorps alumni Mario Zouein, cut him 3. Walgreens Company off in traffic. Nerozzi followed Zouein, and 4. Internal Revenue Service they both exchanged verbal and 5. Progressive Insurance hand gestures toward each other until they pulled into Lot 2 on 6. Teach For America campus. “What’s really concerning is 20 7. Deloitte & Touche USA LLP 7 when they pulled into campus, 8. Target he [Nerozzi] passed the building 15 5 4 where he works and made a con- 1 9. Peace Corps scious decision to keep going,” 12 10 10. Ernst & Young Foxworth said. 9 14 18 When the victim parked, 11. PricewaterhouseCoopers Nerozzi reached into his center console and pulled out a 9mm 3 12. KPMG Glock and magazine with nine bullets. 13 11 13. US Department of Agriculture 6 He placed the weapon in his 17 19 14. Federal Bureau of Investigation pocket, walked to Zouein’s car and struck the driver’s side win- 8 15. Lockheed Martin 2 dow with his left arm, according to the UPD report. After Zouein rolled down his 16 window, Nerozzi spit in his face Top-5 majors and continued to verbally abuse hired in 2008 the victim. Zouein said he looked down and saw that Nerozzi had a black 1. Accounting 23% gun in right hand. 1. New York, NY 8. San Antonio, TX 15. Washington- 2. Engineering 13% He quickly rolled up his win- 2. Houston, TX 9. Denver, CO Arlington, DC-VA dow, and Nerozzi continued to scream at him for a few minutes 3. Los Angeles, CA 10. Salt Lake City, UT 16. Miami, FL 3. Marketing 11% before he got into his car and drove away, according to the re- 4. Boston, MA 11. Atlanta, GA 17. Austin, TX 4. Computer Science 10% port. 5. Philidelphia, PA 12. San Francisco, CA 18. Pittsburgh, PA Zouein watched the vehicle 5. Business Administration 9% leave, wrote down the license 6. Dallas, TX 13. San Diego, CA 19. Jacksonville, FL plate number and called 911, he 7. Chicago, IL 14. St. Louis, MO 20. Bridgeport, CT said. “I can’t imagine what could’ve been going through his head to make a person do something Source: Collegegrad.com like that,” Zouein said.

Travel to Germany and A preview of Austria, page 9 the fall flight schedule How safe is page 16 campus housing? page 4 Page 2 Wednesday, JuLY 16, 2008 Ne w s Question of the week

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“Yeah, I’ve never heard “I feel safe living here “Yeah, everything is “Yeah, they’re alright. “Yeah, the doors are of any stories, and it because of the working in order. The Nothing really goes hard to open even looks safe.” environment; it’s an locks are good, and on, and we have UPD with a key, and the isolated part of there’s police.” on-call.” walls are [made of] Jacksonville.” cement.”

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7-day police beat forecast thursday july 17 June 15 - June 27 Scattered 1P June 15 – Criminal Mis- two other offices in the T-Storms chief (Lot 9) – A student building. 85/73 returned to her vehicle 7 Rain: 50% after class to find that her 7 June 20 – Damaged rear windshield had been property (Lot 34) – A UNF broken. No items were employee was operating a stolen. forklift behind UNF Arena when he struck a park- friday july 18 2 June 17 –Weapon pos- ing gate box to avoid an session on school property oncoming car. The car im- Scattered (Lot 2) – See page 1. mediately fled the scene. T-Storms 7 3 June 19 – Damaged 8 June 20 – Burglary 89/75 property (Lot 44) – A car (Building 50) – A professor had been abandoned in was walking by the School Rain: 40% the garage with a park- of Engineering office ing boot placed on the when she noticed broken rear tire for citations. A glass on the floor. UPD parking employee noticed8 investigation revealed saturday july 19 8 the windows of the car an unknown suspect had had busted out. The listed gained entrance into the owner isn’t a UNF student. office by breaking the Scattered plate glass window and 7 4 T-Storms 1 June 19 – Theft reaching in and unlocking 90/75 (Building V) – A student the door. reported an iPod missing The suspect also forced Rain: 40% 6 from the desk in his dorm9 two desk drawers open 2 room. The student said and threw the contents he saw the iPod the day on the floor. It’s unknown before. 10 at this time what items Sunday july 20 were taken. 5 5 3 June 20 – Identity Theft Scattered (Building 41) – A student 9 June 27 – Alcohol reported that she lost (Building Q) – A student 9 1 10 T-Storms her driver’s license June 4 was seen entering her 90/75 while taking a final exam. room with an alcoholic Since the loss of her beverage. Rain: 40% license, she has become After a search of the 10 a victim to identity theft, room, UPD found four receiving several calls empty beer cans and two from creditors regarding11 unopened cans. monday july 21 4 11 applications they’ve re- The residents were ceived. UPD investigation referred to Student Con- Isolated 3 revealed a possible link12 duct. to a subject in Indialantic, T-Storms 19 Fla. The victim’s parents 10 June 27 – Alcohol 89/76 11also live in Indialantic. (Lot 10) – Passengers of a black Honda were Rain: 30% 6 June 20 – Attempted seen drinking beer in the 9 burglary (Building 51) – A parked vehicle in plain UNF employee left her of- sight. A total of 26 cans 12 6 fice and returned to find were found, poured out tuesday july 22 5 pry marks on her door. and the empty cans were 9 8 After an examination put in the dumpster. The of her office, no objects students admitted the Scattered were missing. Later it was alcohol was theirs. T-Storms noticed the suspect also 90/75 tried to pry the doors of Compiled by Josh Salman. Rain: 60% Online Log on to unfspinnaker.com to read the complete police reports. wednesday july 23 Partly Cloudy Students attended Degrees 89/75 Last month by orientation during fahrenheit – Rain: 20% the summer. the average the numbers 1,000+ 83 temperature. Each month during the summer For updated the Spinnaker staff reports what’s UNF employee Billion federal Screaming going on around campus: the was charged dollars given to preachers weather, visit good and the bad. In this little space, we want to summarize the with bringing a Fannie Mae/ on the UNFSpinnaker.com. life of the Osprey during the 1gun on campus. 300 Freddie Mac. 0Green ... yet. past month. Source: NOAA Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Page 3 Ne w s Plans for new biology building

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By Sarah Gojekian months, and another six months The building will be located Contributing Writer are estimated to be needed north of the social sciences build- for construction. ing near Lot 7. Justin Jones, a graduate educational leadership major, gets his photo The planning stages for a “[Since] we don’t have the re- Building 4 is one of the origi- taken for the new Osprey 1Card. Students who already registered for new biology building to replace maining money, we don’t know nal buildings on campus, and ad- fall classes will have a new card will be mailed to them. Building 4 are underway, and part when the project will start, so we ministrators want to convert it of those plans include eventual can’t say when it will be finished,” into additional space for classes renovation for Building 4 as soon Shuman said. if needed, but they must build the new biology building before they New ID cards offer as sufficient funding is available. This year UNF received $30 UNF needs $11 million to start million in Public Education begin restoration. the programming and construc- Capital Outlay funds, $24 million It is difficult to remodel while there are students taking classes students security, utility tion of the building, which it will of which will go toward the new ask for in next year’s budget, said project. inside, Shuman said. Shari Shuman, vice president of The remaining $6 million in “I think it’s great,” said biol- By Josh Salman our current system and mail- Administrative Affairs. PECO funds for this year will go ogy professor Dr. John Hatle. Managing Editor ing the cards out to their home Although planning is under- toward repairs, new roofs, paint- “Building 4 is cramped and the addresses.” way, no floor plans have been ing and other miscellaneous fix- labs have disrepairs, so [it will UNF and CardSmith LLC, a UNF launched a new Web site, finalized. The programming in- ups needed around campus. be nice] to have quality and suf- campus card solutions company, Osprey1card.com, designed to al- cludes deciding the activities for PECO funds are awarded after ficient space.” have collaborated to launch a new low cardholders to add value and the building. members of Academic Affairs Classes in the new building will comprehensive campus ID card manage their accounts 24 hours a “Planning to me means sitting discuss what projects they would be academically driven; therefore program for the fall semester. The day, seven days a week. down and seeing what everyone’s like done and compile a list of they will cater to all course levels program is designed to enhance Students will also be able to wishes are,” said Zak Ovadia, requests that are recommend- and not just those for biology ma- services and security to all mem- access their meal plan accounts director of Facilities Planning. ed to the Board of Trustees, jors, Shuman said. bers of the UNF community. with the new card through the “The programming won’t start Shuman said. “Learning about this definite- The Osprey 1Card features Web site. until we select a consultant.” At that point it is passed on ly makes me more interested in a pre-paid flexible spending ac- If the card is lost or stolen, In order to hire a consultant to the Board of Governors, and being a biology major because it count for students, faculty and the account can be deactivated to begin the design, UNF will finally the ultimate decision is only means better resources and staff members. The card can be online since all values are stored need the additional funding from given by the the state legislature. labs,” said Jen Bajger, sophomore used to make cashless purchas- in a host database, unlike the old the state, which administrators With the current proposal, the biology major. “It would influence es at campus dining locations, system where the money was lost, hope will be granted sometime in building will have three floors for me to stay at UNF longer.” the campus bookstore, laundry Burnett said. the fall. labs, research lab space, animal rooms, copy machines, network “We have been working with From there its estimated pro- lab facilities and teacher’s offices, E-mail Sarah Gojekian at printers, vending machines and UNF since September 2007, and gramming will take about six Ovadia said. [email protected] campus offices. we’re very excited to finally UNF is also working to make launch the program,” said Brian the card acceptable at a variety Farley, vice president of Business of off-campus businesses, said Development at CardSmith. “We Election 2008 Update Tully Burnett, associate director serve colleges and universities of Auxiliary Services. across the nation, from California “A system like this allows to Florida. Our services require ach week, the Spinnaker will be keeping you up-to-date on the 2008 presidential people not to have to walk around less hardware and less people – E election: who’s leading in the latest polls and where they stand on key political issues. with cash in their pockets,” that’s our motto.” Burnett said. “It’s a much more Former Student Body A recent UNF poll showed Duval County residents are evenly divided in their support for secure method of payment.” President Rachael Tutwiler con- presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. The poll also revealed that rising The program, originally pro- tinually pushed for the improved posed two and a half years ago, card system, and it was high on food prices are causing problems for families on the First Coast. will cost approximately $200,000. her list of agendas to accomplish “We chose this system because while in office. The poll, conducted between June 11 and June 18, was conducted at the Public Opinion it’s half the cost,” Burnett said. The current SG staff added 11 Research Laboratory at UNF and was performed through the use of computer-assisted “They [CardSmith] even host the free prints to the card, which will system for us, so we don’t need to be available for use as soon as the telephone interviewing. The survey includes telephone interviews with 510 Duval County hire any additional employees.” card is dispersed, said Student adult residents. Respondent age, gender, race and education were weighted. The margin of Unlike other campus cards, the Body President John Barnes. error for the general population is +/-4.3 percent. new Osprey Card isn’t affiliated “The Osprey 1Card is an amaz- with any bank, so students won’t ing opportunity for UNF stu- have to open a new account to use dents,” Barnes said. “It’s an ini- Democrats republicans its services, Burnett said. tiative SG worked hand-in-hand Starting in the fall semester with auxiliary services, and we’re the old Osprey Card will be inval- really excited about it.” id, but students that have already UNF will provide a profes- Barack Obama John McCain registered for fall classes won’t sional call center and help desk have to wait in line to receive a to assist students in becoming fa- new card. miliar with service providers and “We are mass producing cards card-accepting locations both on from an off-site location,” Burnett and off campus. said. “Everyone will be issued a 42% 42% new card. 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ere’s a look back at some of the most outrageous police beat compared to other universities Hmoments occurring in campus housing in 2008.

By Josh Salman Foxworth attributes that to the and housing decals reduce the Jan. 11 – Fire (Building Z) – A and refused to say where she Managing Editor volume of students living in the amount of crime, unlike some resident was spraying a can of had been drinking. She was dorm. The Villages and the Hall campuses that require students Axe body spray and lighting the transferred to Ten Broek Campus housing crime at UNF had the fewest. to walk great distances from fumes with a lighter “because Hospital and kept saying she has remained at a steady low for Presently there are more than isolated lots. he was bored.” The spray cre- was allergic to peanuts during the past five years compared to 2,500 on-campus residents living “Safety is all about percep- ated a flamethrower effect the ride. both other state universities and in a total of five residential com- tion,” she said. “We have so many that set off the fire alarm in his the apartment complexes in the plexes. Foxworth expects more issues, but crime or safety isn’t room. March 4 – Battery (Building surrounding areas, according to incidents to occur as campus one of them. I’ve worked for a lot X) - Two students got into an UPD officials. housing continues to grow with of colleges or universities, and I Jan. 12 – Criminal Mischief argument regarding the vol- During the 2007-2008 academic Osprey Fountains scheduled to be think UNF does a fantastic job.” (Building R) – A male was seen ume of their music. One stood year, UPD received an average completed in the summer of 2009 When an arrest is made, UPD repeatedly hitting a sprinkler up and pushed the other, of 2.5 calls per day coming from and Greek housing in phase two officers have a level of discretion with a fire extinguisher as causing them both to fall. The the dorms. Most of the crimes of permitting. on misdemeanors that don’t in- another male watched. The fire aggressor also threatened to reported were petty thefts, dis- “The thing that makes living volve violence since UNF has its extinguisher began foaming, harm the other student’s pet putes between roommates and on campus very important for stu- own in-house system. which set off the sprinkler and hedgehog. The victim went to misdemeanor drug and alcohol dents is the way the system is set Campus residents are frequent- fire alarm. All three floors on a friend’s apartment with the incidents. No serious crimes up with the residence assistants ly referred to Student Conduct the north end of the building hedgehog for safekeeping. were reported from the dorms and area coordinators,” Foxworth rather than being introduced into were soaked and flooded. with the exception of a few rob- said. “Often times problems or the criminal justice system. April 3 – Alcohol (Building S) – beries and a large-scale drug bust issues are handled before they “It’s proven fairly successful,” Feb. 8 – Prowling (Building Q) A student was found drink- last semester, UPD Chief Mark become a true problem or issue. Foxworth said. “Some people – UPD was contacted about a ing an alcoholic beverage. Foxworth said. [The system] keeps a lot of situa- think it might be too soft, but I suspicious man walking around When asked what was inside, “We’re not seeing strings or tions from getting out of hand.” think it helps in the situations the Crossings area. The man’s he quickly guzzled down the patterns of crimes in our housing UPD has two Residence Life of- that keep people from having zipper was down. drink and replied, vodka and areas,” Foxworth said. “If I had ficers that patrol strictly the resi- something on their record forev- The RAs said they saw the lemonade. an 18-year-old daughter going to dential areas. er. We try to be more educational man hanging around Building school for the first time, I would Foxworth believes these offi- than punitive.” Q and attempting to talk to April 4 – Alcohol (Building Q) feel much safer with her living in cers also help keep the crime to a UNF also has an in-house sys- females. He was asked to leave – A resident was seen walking on-campus housing than in the minimum, since they get to know tem for minor incidents that don’t and appeared to walk toward around with a blue solo cup surrounding area.” the residents and who belongs require an arrest. Lot 16. in his hand. The cup was full Universities nationwide with and who doesn’t. Residence Life Conduct has The officer performed a of beer. When UPD searched at least 1,000 campus residents “The way our campus is set up policies written by both students record check on the suspect, the suspect’s room, they found averaged 11 incidents per 1,000 and the relationship we have with and staff members that pertain which revealed two outstanding 10 12-ounce cans of Natural residents involving murder, non- UPD allow us to provide such a solely to housing issues, includ- fugitive warrants in Polk County Light, 20 one-pint cans of negligent manslaughter, rape, safe community to our residents,” ing quiet hour and pet violations, for battery and exposal of geni- Natural Light, one one-pint robbery, aggravated assault, bur- said Lynn Hendricks, director of Hendricks said. tals. can of Bud Light, one can of glary, felony larceny, auto theft Residential Life. “It’s one of our “From what I’ve seen, [cam- Moosehead beer that turned and arson in 2005 – the last year university’s selling points.” pus housing] is pretty friendly, Feb 22 – Alcohol (Building S) – out to be a fake can masking a the data is available – according The campus housing staff and people seem to keep to them- UPD was contacted regarding hidden container and smell- to the Office of Postsecondary routinely walks around the area selves,” said Charles Downs, an an intoxicated student. When ing of marijuana, two pipes, a Education. late at night and during the week- undecided freshman and cam- the student answered her door, cigarette roller, a waterproof UNF averaged less than five in- end to make sure the lighting is pus housing resident. “You re- she appeared to be confused container and a shredder con- cidents per 1,000 residents in 2005 good and to get a sense of how ally don’t see a lot of animosity and disoriented. She couldn’t taining marijuana flakes. and every year since, according to students feel when they’re out, or thefts.” find her ID, admitted to drink- UPD reports. Hendricks said. ing three alcoholic beverages Compiled by Josh Salman. In 2007, the Landing had Hendricks also said she be- E-mail Josh Salman at the most crimes reported, but lieves the designated parking lots [email protected] Wednesday, july 16, 2008 Page 5 Ne w s Student government CCOB earns top tier accreditation Barnes gains progress By Andrea Farah Contributing Writer on campaign promises The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International awarded mainte- By James Cannon II nance business accreditation to Staff Writer Graduate lounge UNF Coggin College of Business features for its bachelor’s and mas- In the midst of summer class- ter’s programs in business and es, Student Body President John accounting. Barnes has been at work on his • 40-46 inch TV With the accreditation, the campaign promise of a spa on • Coffee maker UNF business college continues to campus. be one of the top business schools Barnes has been working hand- • Microwave worldwide that shares the highest in-hand with university admin- quality of education and continu- istrators in negotiations about • 2-3 couches ous improvement, said Dr. John a possible spa location: the UNF McAllister, dean of business. J os h S alman Bookstore. • 2 tables “It is a sign that the university The bookstore is scheduled to is maintaining its high quality be moved into the new student • Ice maker and is going in the right direc- union. In its absence, Barnes has tion,” McAllister said. proposed that approximately 1,500 To receive the accreditation, UNF Coggin College of Business was awarded accreditation for its square feet be allocated for the spa AACSB examines aspects such bachelor’s and master’s programs in business and accounting by the and salon. Marketing and Promotions with as faculty scholarships, high- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. The spa is scheduled to be mod- UNF athletics, has agreed to put caliber teaching quality, inter- eled after Florida International forth funding for athletic develop- action between students and for achieving this goal, said Dr. business schools. Students were University’s, which is the first ment this year. The most promi- qualified faculty members, and Thomas Barton, professor of ac- grading various factors based on university nationwide to offer a nent event, the First Annual specific achievements of gradu- counting and finance. 11 ranking categories such as best spa for students on campus. Osprey Tailgate Classic, will take ate students. “We tie everything that is be- professor, best career prospects The spa is intended to offer place Aug. 26. Now that the accreditation is ing taught in the classroom and and best classroom experience. comparable services to that of “I am very excited about this in place, the university will ap- orient it to the real world,” Barton Business students at UNF see FIU’s Waves, such as various event,” Barnes said. “It is the op- point a committee to create a stra- said. “We have to do it because the fast pace and dynamics of the types of massage therapists, tan- portunity for the students of UNF tegic plan in maintaining the ac- things in the world of business school as one of the most impor- ning beds, haircuts, pedicures to meet their student athletes. creditation, McAllister said. are changing so quickly.” tant parts of education in busi- and manicures. By the students meeting their The committee plans to work Sixty-seven faculty members ness. But this isn’t the only promise athletes, they will be able to gain with a mentor who is assigned and more than 3,800 students are “The professors here are ex- he has gained ground on. a further appreciation for the by the AACSB until the univer- now part of the top-15 percent of cellent,” said Edward Bateh, a ju- Barnes has also gained support school and the UNF school spirit, sity is ready for final review. A business-school teams worldwide. nior business major. “They know for his proposed athletic initia- which will set the tone for the peer review team will then visit Barton said he believes the their stuff and love their jobs. tive, which is intended to drum- proceeding year.” the business college and look greatest influence is in height- That makes a difference in the up school-spirit surrounding its at various aspects of education ened value of the graduate stu- classroom. Knowing I will get the student athletes. E-mail James Cannon II at and bring the results in front dents and more qualified faculty best education possible makes me Elliot Darkatsh, director of [email protected] of the board. The board will de- members. feel really safe about my future cide whether the university can “This is absolutely the highest career.” maintain its accreditation or not, level of accreditation we could The maintenance business McAllister said. get, and we are the only business accreditation lays the foun- News in Brief AACSB also puts emphasis on school in the area,” he said. dation for students to start the ability of students to imple- In accordance with the accred- from. Such achievements ment knowledge in real life situa- itation, last year the Princeton make students’ degrees more Hero’s hot dog cart takes organizers are currently seeking tions in the world of business and Review named the UNF business valuable, McAllister said. participants and volunteers. accounting. college the Best Business School stand on campus Study abroad and relatedness in the nation. Sculpture to be installed of the material to a business en- This honor was based on a sur- E-mail Andrea Farah at Chartwells partnered with vironment is the most useful tool vey of 19,000 students from 290 [email protected] Hero concessions to provide a cart Elkins Constructors began con- service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ev- stuction of a bronze globe sculp- ery Tuesday throughout the sum- ture last week.The new sculpture mer B session outside Building 2. will be located on the west side of It will serve hot dogs, burgers, Building 51, in the circular area JOBS GUN CRIME sausages, chips and beverages. formed by the sidewalks. The cart will also operate � from page 1 � from page 1 Monday through Thursday begin- ning in the fall semester, weather Equipment stolen from offices record levels, according to collegegrad.com, a job list- Nerozzi told police he didn’t load a bullet into permitting, and will continue ing Web site specifically for new college graduates. the chamber. to provide service until the new During the past few weeks, The 500 companies featured on collegegrad.com’s No shots were fired and Zouein wasn’t in- Student Union opens next spring. several laptop computers have top entry level employers list expect to hire 12.9 per- jured. been stolen from offices around cent more college graduates in 2008 than in 2007. UPD recovered the handgun, magazine and Green walk event to educate campus. “A huge number of baby boomers will be leaving bullets that were used in the crime after a search Locking doors when leaving their employers, so it leaves a lot of open positions of Nerozzi’s office. students the office area, even for a short that entry level graduates will need to fill now to be He didn’t have a proper license to carry a period of time, might help curb in the position in the coming years, to fill their void,” weapon, Foxworth said. The American Lung any theft of university or per- said Heidi Hanisko, director of client services at col- “You have to wonder how often he had been Association of Florida will pres- sonal property that might be un- legegrad.com. “Also, recruiters and employers were bringing his gun to campus,” Foxworth said. ent the O2 Green Walk at the secured, said staff members of not able to fill some positions last year, so they are “Another troubling thing about it is that if he ever Robert W. Loftin nature trails at the Property Department and the being backfilled this year.” left the weapon in his office, who else would’ve UNF Oct. 25. Controller’s Office. The Web site also released its listings of the top- had access to it?” The event is an environmen- They also recommend faculty 25 cities for entry-level job openings in July. Miami Nerozzi had worked as UNF’s coordinator tal walk that will help educate and staff should periodically sur- was the highest listed city in Florida at No. 16. of information and public services since people on what they can do to vey their office area to ensure it Jacksonville, the only other city in Florida in the top November 2005. “Live Green and Breathe Clean,” hasn’t been a target of theft. 25, was listed 19. He was fired the same day as his arrest. said Kara Rosario, development manager for the ALAF. Event Compiled by Josh Salman. E-mail James Cannon II at E-mail Josh Salman at [email protected] [email protected]. Page 6

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 EDITORIALS

Awarded first place for Best of Show at the 2005 National College Media Convention by the Campus safer than most Associated Collegiate Press University community acting smart, deserves recognition for safe campus v v v he crime rate throughout a better understanding of the univer- Students can continue to do their Spinnaker Staff the UNF campus commu- sity’s continued growth than UPD. part by continuing to not engage in nity is much lower than the Every time a crime is committed senseless activities. national average. the university police handle it in the Don’t break into your neighbor’s Editor in Chief Holli Welch T This is a credit to not only the staff safest, most productive manner. They dorm room. Don’t bring weapons of Managing Editor Josh Salman and UPD, but students as well. are more educational than punitive, any kind to school. And if you are Art Director Jen Quinn UNF is slowly transitioning from and it shows in their work. not 21 years old yet, don’t drink on Business Manager Klajdi Stratoberdha the commuter school it was origi- They manage their limited re- campus. nally labeled and becoming more of sources very well, not wasting any- We are watching the transition of News Editor a traditional campus each semester. one’s time or the university’s valu- a campus and are attending a school Features Editor Jason Yurgartis More and more freshmen are decid- able budget, while still keeping a safe that will not remain unknown to Sports Editor Lori Bero ing to attend UNF right out of high environment for the students. other parts of the state for long. Discourse Editor school, and thus the average age of And as new projects are designed And as that continues to develop, the typical UNF student is continuing and buildings go up, they’re the first we need to appreciate the people in Copy Editor Rachel Elsea to decline. to know what to do to make life com- the community that continue to keep Web Editor Meghan Dornbrock This means more funding for the fortable for everyone. it safe. Photo Editor Harris Zeliff university but usually more crime as A low crime rate not only means a The staff and administrators are Graphic Designer well. safe campus, but also a more relaxed doing their part, and now the stu- Asst. News Editor Nineteen-year-olds are less mature campus. Students are granted more dents need to continue to do theirs, than 25-year-olds, and they usu- freedom because they’ve shown they because it’s ultimately our actions Asst. Features Editor Alissa LaGesse ally make more mindless mistakes, can handle it. that reflect on the entire university. Asst. Sports Editor Mike Matthews including committing petty crimes around campus. Advertising Manager Alyse Schulte Yet as our campus continues to Asst. Ad Manager Kristen Montalto transform, we continue to keep the low crime rate that makes our cam- Staff Writers James Cannon pus one of the safest in the state. Laura Franco The reason is that while there are nearly 15,000 students and more than Distributor Jason Strickland 2,500 campus residents at UNF, 95 per- cent of these people are honest, hard- Printer Florida Sun Printing working students just looking to gain v v v an education and better themselves. There is only a small percentage that Robinson Student Center, room 2627 gets in the way of these goals. 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 UNF is continuing to grow at a re- markable pace. Everywhere you look Phone: 904.620.2727 new buildings are being put up. Fax: 904.620.3924 www.UNFSpinnaker.com This allows for UNF to accept more students and still keep the level of education the current students are accustomed to. Typically when a uni- versity adds more students, the crime rate also increases. UNF’s hasn’t. No department on this campus has

Quote of the Week Court honors Americans in decision “A dream becomes a goal iberty and free- right to habeas corpus, the could not be farther from Amendment extends to when action is taken dom are rights right to petition the federal the truth as the Supreme individuals the right to own granted to all government on their deten- Court decision only reaf- a firearm for the protection toward its achievement.“ American citizens tion status. firmed America’s obligation of their persons. Lthrough the Constitution In the 5-4 decision, according to the Geneva The majority opinion in- - Bo Bennet, and Bill of Rights, and Justice Anthony Kennedy Convention. cluded limits on the individ- Multimillionaire the Supreme Court of the wrote the majority’s opinion Under the treaty, every ual’s right to gun ownership United States recently ad- that since the U.S. govern- detainee has the right to including concealed weap- dressed two encroachments ment was in legal and abso- question their initial desig- ons permits and “dangerous on such rights. lute control of Guantanamo, nation as an illegal com- and unusual weapon” bans. The Supreme Court ruled all detainees were afforded batant before a screening Patent bans on firearms staffers wanted on two cases: Boumediene the right to challenge their tribunal. are at best un-American and v. Bush and District of enemy combatant status. The second case, District at worst criminal. If history The Spinnaker is looking for a Columbia v. Heller. The dissenting opinion of Columbia v. Heller, ruled teaches anything, once guns news editor, discourse editor and Regardless of the critic’s concluded this was a new on the right for individuals are removed from law- assistant news editor for the fall view, the Court upheld two and dangerous precedent to keep and bear arms. abiding citizens, only the semester. We’re looking for strong fundamental philosophies as it was “the first time in The highly contentious criminals and the govern- essential to liberty and free- our nation’s history [that] issue of private gun owner- writers who are familiar with ment will be armed. Both dom: the ability to have due the court confers a consti- ship versus the interpreta- of which have very little Associated Press style to fill these process and the right to own tutional right to habeas tion that the amendment regard to the well being of paid positions. Volunteers are also a gun for protection. corpus on alien enemies states it is a collective right the individual. needed. If you’re interested, stop In Boumediene v. detained abroad by our of the states was settled in a It was a pivotal declara- by Building 14, room 2627, fill out Bush, the Supreme Court military forces in the course 5-4 decision toward private tion as the federal govern- an application and come meet our ruled 270 detainees at the of an ongoing war,” Justice ownership. ment will never patently staff. Guantanamo Bay detention Antonin Scalia said. The majority’s opinion ban the individual from facility have a constitutional But this argument argued that the Second owning a working firearm. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Di s c o u r s e Page 7 opinion: olympic games PRO CON Olympic games should U.S. needs to stand up, continue as planned boycott Olympic games ince the incident in Tibet, many uman rights activists, a hand- have advocated a boycott of this ful of American politicians S year’s Olympics in China due to a St a f f e r H and athletes worldwide are St a f f e r number of reasons: human rights viola- calling for an American boycott to tions, high levels of pollution and a Op i n i o n the Olympics in Beijing, China this Op i n i o n strict stance on the freedom of speech. summer with good reason. But this approach is at best naïve There’s daily bloodshed in the and at worst irresponsible, as it shows James Cannon II Tibetan region of China, includ- Josh Salman Managing Editor a lack of a realistic foreign policy. With Staff Writer ing approximately 140 people who America facing a tumultuous commodi- died in Tibet in the past week alone, increased exposure to Western en- than anyone else, and it would be ties market and two fiscally irrespon- some of which were reportedly vironmental ideas, the more apt the ludicrous for them to risk damage sible political parties at the helm, murdered by Chinese police who government will be to comprise further to a part of their body that directly America needs to strengthen its trade broke apart a peaceful demonstra- economic progress that endangers the affects their success. relationship with China. tion in Lhasa, according to an environment. By participating, they’re risking China has been condemned for its Associated Press report. Many journalists have argued the their athletic futures. human rights violations since the early The bloodshed is getting worse by games will be unsafe for them, but Journalists don’t even want to go days of Mao Tse-tung, and rightly so. the day, and the United States needs China has made great overtures to in fear of returning with a contu- But to address these problems, open to take a stand. the International Olympic Committee sion the size of a softball in their trade and a fluid exchange of ideas is Many online reports argue concerning its unfriendliness to the lungs. needed. A boycott will systematically protests of turning off television concept of freedom of speech. In fact, As a young journalist myself, I drive the people into the arms of the sets and opting not to buy Chinese Chinese representatives stated they will wouldn’t go – and I’m a smoker. government, which would stifle the pro- merchandise will do more good give journalists unfettered access. The Beijing facilities are also a gressive movement inside the country. than boycotting the Olympics, but All forms of trade sanctions and joke. An economically open and prosper- this will only further damage our boycotts have historically failed in The only things the stadiums ous society is essential to forming a weakening economy. achieving its central purpose, forc- appeal to are the mutant pollution free society, said economist Murray The human rights issue isn’t the ing a governmental policy shift. Even birds that defecate on them. Rothbard. Coupled with China’s recent only one; pollution plays a major America’s previous boycott of the They are out of date, nonfunc- privatization of agriculture and double- factor in the decision. 1980 Olympics in Moscow had little tional, unsanitary and ugly. Event digit gross domestic product gains, it is Beijing is currently the second effect in the global dynamics between coordinators are also forecasting clear they are willing to continue their most polluted city in the world, and the two nations. major security issues. progressive movement. despite repeated efforts to clean up The on-going nuclear proliferation Why should one the world’s most The Chinese government is imple- the problem, it seems to be getting talks is the highest foreign policy prestigious athletic events take menting drastic solutions to address its worse. objective. Not to mention a trade defi- place there? grave environmental problems. It was also reported last month cit and capital debt of $1 trillion. It The United States boycotted the It has suspended all new construc- that an algae bloom broke out in the would be unwise to flex America’s for- games in 1980 and needs to do it tion, stopped production in all chemi- city, causing more health concerns. eign policy muscle over the Olympics. once again. cal plants and even deployed a fleet of Citizens of the city walk around in ships to counter the algae problem. doctor’s masks to help protect their E-mail James Cannon II at E-mail Josh Salman at The more economically developed lungs. [email protected]. [email protected]. the nation becomes, combined with Athletes rely on their lungs more

national view Cell phone ban instigates slippery slope for distracted drivers statewide ban on using of negligence on a driver allowed to drive children hand-held cellular who caused an accident and Distracted who require attention for Adevices while driving was using his or her cell St a f f e r fear they might be a distrac- seeking to help curb distract- phone. driving, like it or tion? Will drive-thru win- ed drivers went into effect But the question is, Op i n i o n dows be banned so we can’t July 1 in California. will this have any deterrent not, is a reality eat a greasy Big Mac while Motorists using their cell effect on California that isn’t going driving? phones without hands-free motorists? Jason Yurgartis Will car manufacturers Feauters Editor devices can now be fined For one thing, the law away. stop installing stereos in $20 for a first offense and does not have any specific have the foresight to pre- cars so we aren’t distracted $50 or more for subsequent provisions for those who are while scrambling to find a dict text messaging would can get that big promotion offenses. sending and receiving text almost replace direct human new CD? The state hopes this will messages while driving, a at the office and people eat Banning cell phone use contact altogether. fast food while using their stop the growing epidemic far more distracting activity Is technology really the while driving won’t solve of recklessness and neg- than having a phone on one knees to guide the steering anything, as people will enemy though? wheel. ligence associated with ear, one hand on the wheel People have been driving always find ways to be dis- distracted driving. and both eyes on the road. Distracted driving, like it tracted. while distracted since cars or not, is a reality that isn’t Though the fines are min- It seems the law took too were invented. Paying attention to the imal and do not add points long to pass – almost two going away. road and surroundings is Dads turn around to dis- This law seems to be tak- to a driver’s record, many le- years – so in yet another cipline their kids on the way the responsibility of the gal experts believe the new instance, technology has ing a step down a slippery driver, not the state or fed- to Disney World, women put“ slope. If we aren’t allowed law will have huge implica- simply outrun the process eral government. on makeup while looking in to drive while talking on the tions on civil suits, where of passing a law. the rear view mirror, men the damaged party can now When the law was con- phone, what will be next? E-mail Jason Yurgartis at use electric razors to get a Should parents not be [email protected]. make a more concrete claim ceived, lawmakers did not last-minute shave so they

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In Wundt’s laboratory, one of the first formal laboratories of psychological By Rachel Elsea research, the class had the chance to sign the guestbook where other famous Copy Editor psychologists like Cattell and Spearman signed. This was impressive, Güss said. Rowing in canoes near the Neuschwanstein Castle, trekking through rain We also had the opportunity to view various books Wundt wrote and tools he to reach the hilltop, learning about different university systems and visiting used for psychological research. sites where the founding fathers of psychology first began their studies were “The Wilhelm Wundt lab really made an impression on me just because of the all part of a recent psychology study abroad trip to Austria and Germany. way [the tour guide] was handling the old devices and letting us touch them,” As my first study abroad, the experience definitely exceeded my expectations, said senior psychology major Mike Mozingo. “It seemed like they should be and other students agreed. Although the focus was on culture and psychology, behind glass in a museum and it really made the ways of psychological testing everyone still had many unique, fun experiences. apparent to me.” “[The trip] was better than I expected,” said senior psychology major Amanda The Dachau memorial site also had a significant impact on us and was useful McAllister. “I was able to make friends with people on the trip and experience in understanding psychology of perpetrators, victims and survivors. more than I thought.” “I can see people learned a lot of psychology in terms of emotions like cru- Study abroad trips provide students with the opportunity to grow academi- elty and forgiveness and dealing with emotions like being angry, upset or sad,” cally, socially and personally. Through culturally diverse experiences, students Tuason said. “By acknowledging it we were able to understand the psychology gain a more complete understanding of various world issues like economics of what happened and also of coping with it while we were there.” and politics, according to the UNF study abroad Web site. Despite some intense moments of focus or reflection at more educational Dr. Dominik Güss and Dr. Teresa Tuason, both psychology assistant profes- places, there were still times when we did not have to be 100 percent serious, sors, led this trip. and we just hung out and had fun. Güss said he decided to do the trip because he traveled abroad in the past and For example, one night we all got together for Project Black Cougar, a deci- those trips were some of the highlights of his life. sion to get two pictures of the group developed and framed including short “There were so many enriching experiences with the people I met abroad,” individual messages around the photo for Güss and Tuason. he said. “It was so fun, a good way for us to bond and a wonderful way to say ‘thank Sharing the experience of a new culture with students who have never been you’ to the teachers,” said senior psychology major Vanessa Bianchi. out of the country is enriching, Tuason said. Sometimes unplanned things also had the most impact, Güss said. As part of learning about a new culture, we also had the chance to meet stu- “I learned many students were impressed by nature and the mountains on dents from universities in Austria and Germany and learn about the way their the drive to Neuschwanstein,” he said. universities operated. Seeing another culture can be powerful in showing that another culture “I learned how different [the University of Vienna] class system is from ours. exists and there are alternative ways of thinking, like Germany’s love for the I also found it interesting how they used to get free education until 2002,” said environment and recycling, Tuason said. senior psychology major Andrew Galarneau. “Even talking to a person from another country gives us a different perspec- The places we visited were not too narrowly focused on any educational tive,” she said. “We are out of our comfort zone, and a study abroad course just aspect, and we really got a broad overview of everything and how it related to widens that perspective. It’s a blessing to go when you’re young and there’s psychology, making the trip both fun and informative. more of that perspective and opportunities to go abroad and listen to someone “I wanted students to understand more about the way people in Austria and from another culture.” Germany behave, think and what their lifestyle is,” Güss said. E-mail Rachel Elsea at Some of the places we visited included the Max Planck Institute for Human [email protected]. Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Wilhelm Wundt’s laboratory and the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. photo illustration by mike tomassoni

Why did you decide to go on lot to see. The Alps were awesome.” – this study abroad trip? “Probably the very first day when we Andrew arrived, and we were walking through “I love to travel, and I wanted to go the Schönbrunn Palace gardens, and it “My favorite part was the with students my age.” – Vanessa just started raining. It got really cold, Neuschwanstein castle trip where we Bianchi, psychology senior but I still trekked on to the top of the climbed in the Alps and rowboated and mountain.” – Andrew bonded.” – Amanda “I’ve been on study abroads before, and it was a great experience so I wanted “We thought we were being respon- “Meditating in the mountains.” – Mike to get another chance to see another sible and left the EuroCup early but part of the world I hadn’t seen before.” ended up getting lost in the streets of –Andrew Galarneau, psychology senior Vienna for two and a half hours in the What was the most significant pouring rain.” – Amanda “I wanted to travel to Europe sometime thing you learned on this trip? soon anyway, and the opportunity pre- “It was the night of the soccer match, sented itself. It seemed like the perfect and we were out in the fan zone. This “It opened my eyes that the world goes opportunity to go to Europe and pursue guy said ‘hey, you have an awesome past the borders of the United States.” academic interest.” – Mike Mozingo, beard,’ so I put my arm around him, – Vanessa psychology senior cheers’d him, and he put my beard in his mouth.” – Mike “It’s not really the experiences you get N/A – Amanda McAllister, psychology on the trip but who you experience it senior with. Even on the worst days, I still had fun with the group we were with.” – What was your favorite part of Andrew What has been the craziest the trip? thing you’ve experienced so “The importance of visiting cultures other than your own.” – Amanda far? “The night in Bamberg when five of us went out and really experienced the “I learned from the Germans during the culture.” – Vanessa “The craziest thing that happened to EuroCup finals that even when things me was being in the middle of tons of don’t turn out as expected, it’s always “Probably when we visited people in Vienna in the fan zone for OK to smile, party and have a good Neuschwanstein because the surround- the EuroCup soccer game.” – Vanessa time.” – Mike ing area was beautiful. There was a Compiled by Rachel Elsea Page 10 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Ex p r e s s i o n s

Road Trip Songs

The start of fall semester is just around the corner, but there is plenty of summer left to scrape together some cash, a few friends and some music and head to destinations unknown. Here are five road-tested songs that won’t let you down no matter where you’re headed.

“Roadrunner” – The Modern Lovers With a jangly organ, three chords and lyrics about driving fast and loving rock n’ roll, this song will make rock n’ roll lovers drive fast. courtesy of twentiet h century fo x “Jump Into the Fire” – Harry Nilsson John Lennon said Nilsson was his favorite American tenor, and if that isn’t enough of an endorsement, the thumping bassline and Nilsson’s infectious vocals make this song the highlight of the infamous helicopter scene in “Goodfellas”. “Award Tour” – A Tribe Called Quest ‘Meet Dave’ fails to meet expectations with an unoriginal plot, childish humor and lackluster performances. A sharp beat and incessant keyboard loop, this is the perfect song to get the trip back on track. Turn it up and wash away the ‘Meet Dave’ at the theater for a mediocre time boredom of the open road. by Tia Woods the look only appears fashionable “Passenger Side” – Wilco Contributing Writer on the looks of ‘70s band mem- bers. As a twangy, breezy and lazily-paced song about drinking away In “Meet Dave,” tiny, human- A down side is clear in the the frustrations of not being able to drive while riding in the looking aliens (Eddie Murphy, Ed movie, however. Steer clear of “MEET DAVE” Helms, Gabrielle Union) travel the reports inside Dave from passenger seat, it’s a classic slice of Americana and a sing-along to Earth to suck the salt from Lieutenant Buttocks, who as- during the bleaker moments of the trip. the oceans to solve their planet’s sesses a “small gas leak” that is energy crisis. But the plan stalls “silent but not deadly.” when their spaceship – a full-size Why do some Hollywood writ- human named Dave (Murphy) ers continue to think that farting “Ramble On”- Led Zeppelin operated by the miniscule beings is a standard of comedy? This The Good: The humor of In this classic about the inability to stay grounded, Robert Plant inside him – befriends a widow will provide you with small to supporting actors in the (Elizabeth Banks) and her son miniscule laughs throughout. movie, such as the virtous howls through this traveling tale laced with “hobbit” references, and must understand human The plot doesn’t quite work. and versitile Gabrielle which begs the question, did anyone in the history of the world behavior enough to pass himself Why are the tiny aliens so Union. get more women by ripping off J.R.R. Tolkien? off as a non-alien. concerned with beings that are “Meet Dave” isn’t a horrible just larger versions of them- The Bad: The plot is some- Compiled by Jason Yurgartis. movie, though it may have ap- selves? And the movie turns for what confusing from the peared to be through its previews the worse when it tries to grasp start. Why are tiny aliens and the plot. It has several laugh- family-friendly emotion. studying humans that are out-loud moments funnier than But sometimes a movie catch- just bigger versions of Youtube clip of the week anything in theaters in the past es you in the right mood, and themselves? month. “Meet Dave” might be the right Overcoming the unoriginal kind of silliness for the half- The Ugly: Some desper- angle, Murphy’s performance baked comedies that have come ate attempts for getting leads to something uniquely around in its time, such as the laughs in the movie...i.e. funny about an alien trying to sketchy “Get Smart” or the just the farting informate. emulate what’s “normal” while plain awful “The Love Guru.” steering just enough to slide into hilarious sequences. For ex- ample, the aliens responsible for E-mail Tia Woods at Dave’s all-white wardrobe learn [email protected]. courtesy of youtube . com University residents decorate dorms on a dime By Ali LaGesse only purchase what is needed at ten photos in it. Retailers such Assistant Features Editor that time. as Target and Wal-Mart sell such “Don’t buy too much at one frames at a lower price than such Moving away from home can time, and always reuse what you stores as Pottery Barn and Pier 1 be a thrilling time for new col- have,” she said. Imports. lege students. With less parental Roommates Kim Ulseth and The most inexpensive and the supervision comes more freedom, Nicole Turner, both nursing ma- most common way to decorate usually with just one exception: jors, agreed that Target is a good dorm walls is to cut out pictures reliance on parents for money. place to find inexpensive deco- and brand names from magazine When away at college and liv- rating and utility items for their advertisements and retail store ing on a tight budget, decorating room. shopping bags. Fashion maga- a living space can end up being a “Target is where it’s at to find zines such as Glamour, Allure and Home Shopping Network katana slip very expensive task. UNF fresh- deals,” Turner said. Teen Vogue cost no more than $4 men have different ways to tackle Business major Trent Long and are full of pictures of favorite being thrifty when decorating said the best deals he found when celebrities, fashion trends, and Watching other people get hurt is funny, especially when dorm rooms. purchasing items for his dorm other unique pictures that serve they’re hocking swords on a home shopping channel. Like Special education major Sofia room were found at Wal-Mart. as great dorm wall décor. Rubin said she saved money when He recommended finding special Posters are also a thrifty dorm most jobs, selling swords has its occupational hazards and decorating her dorm by not spend- sales when shopping. wall necessity and can be brought ing money on unnecessary items “I just look for ‘buy one get one from home or purchased at a re- luckily for viewers, they’ve been captured on tape and at the store. free’ sales,” Long said. tailer, usually inexpensively. exposed on the internet. Note the quality workmanship on “I just brought posters from He said his dorm is decorated Ulseth said she went to the home,” Rubin said. mainly with magazine cutouts. dollar store to buy miscellaneous the katana and remember this clip next time you decide to Items such as storage contain- “I just tore out a bunch of pic- wall decoration items like stick- ers and eating utensils that came tures from my magazines and ers, which added a lot to the per- buy swords for a home reenactment of “Kill Bill.” from the dollar store were what stuck them on our walls,” he sonality of their room. This may be the best illustration of why guns aren’t sold on she got the best deals on, and re- said. “We did spend a lot of money, tailers like Wal-Mart and Target When decorating the walls but The Dollar Store was a great live TV. were the easiest places to find of a dorm room with photos, in- place to get cheap stuff,” Ulseth deals, Rubin added. stead of merely plastering up a said. Her advice for thrifty dorm few pictures, buy a large, inex- E-mail Ali LaGesse at shopping is to plan ahead and pensive frame that can fit five to [email protected]. See the video at unfspinnaker.com. Wednesday, july 16, 2008 Ex p r e s s i o n s Page 11 courtesy of tara crisp

Sports management major Tara Crisp participates in a variety of activities at her summer job as a camp counselor in Prescott, Ariz. The camp focuses on bringing students closer to their faith. Unique summer jobs take students cross-country

By Laura Franco Robinson said. “Be aware of the type of able to convince people, write reports and your friend didn’t fall out of the boat, along Staff Writer skills organizations are looking for such meet quotas.” with precision rowing and listening to the as extracurricular activities and informa- Barriger will also be involved in fund- guide.” For many college students, summer tion, knowledge and skills you’ve gained in raising activities and will attend campaign As for the ropes course, it consisted of break provides the perfect opportunity to classes.” activities like press conferences and dis- high and low ropes. Low ropes required enter the workforce and earn a little money. For junior communications major trict meetings. more teamwork, and it involved learning Students fill out a myriad of applications Courtney Barriger, her summer job in- While in Los Angeles, Barriger has about team trust and communication in and flock to employers looking for “the per- volves living in Manhattan Beach, Calif., also pursued acting jobs she heard about difficult situations, Crisp said. The high fect job.” and asking and surveying the citizens of through her 2007 internship as a production ropes paired teams into groups of four and There are a wide variety of jobs for col- Los Angeles what concerns them in their assistant for the HBO movie “Recount.” She hoisted a person 35 feet in the air to a hang- lege students to choose from, many being community and the environmental chang- recently auditioned for a short program, a ing obstacle course. the typical fast food or retail. But some es they want to see happen. play that parodies fairy tales. “Once up you had to maneuver down a UNF students have turned to alternative Barriger works as a street canvasser for As for junior sport management major swinging bridge, across the ‘Crow’s nest,’ options. Environment California. Tara Crisp, she had always wanted to be a over tight rope walk,” Crisp said. “There Having a job other than fast food and “[It is an] environmental protection camp counselor. So when she heard about was also a rock climbing wall, a giant rope retail will help students in the future, said agency that gathers funding for research a position with her church’s youth group, swing and a zip line.” Valarie Robinson, a College of Arts and and encourages lobbyists to pass laws and she jumped at the opportunity. The difference between Crisp’s job and Sciences liaison for Career Services. legislations regarding the environment,” “I got involved in summer 2007,” she other jobs is that you don’t get to go home “Get as much practical experience while Barriger said. “It makes the community said. [The camp] I went to was in Tiger, Ga., for five weeks, she said. in school,” Robinson said. “Pursue intern- aware of global warming, clean air and wa- and it was a great experience. I reapplied “Literally, you arrive at the airport with ships. Some organizations offer students ter.” this year, and I was sent to Prescott, Ariz.” your bags and find your way to a group the opportunity to intern as early as their Barriger heard of the opportunity when Crisp will spend five weeks starting in of people you’ve never met and quickly sophomore year.” she was looking online for summer jobs July at Life Teen’s Camp Tempeyac. The become friends with them in order to per- Robinson said if students want to get in public and non-service organizations. camp focuses on bringing middle and high form your job best,” Crisp said. jobs in organizations, they should apply She went to Career Services and inquired school students closer to their faith through If you’re interested in finding a summer early and directly contact the organization. about receiving academic credit through a sports and team building activities. job or internship, visit the Career Services She added if students get the position they co-operative independent study. Some of the activities teens got involved Web site at unf.edu/dept/cdc. Also, visit can go into Career Services and try to re- “It is a part of what I’m doing with my in last year were ropes courses and white- coolworks.com for listings of unique sum- ceive academic credit. major and minor [international relations],” water rafting, Crisp said. mer jobs. “[When looking for summer jobs,] be Barriger said. “I want to get involved in “Days spent whitewater rafting were aware of competition, and have a clear idea politics and broadcasting. It gives me the thrilling,” Crisp said. “It definitely took E-mail Laura Franco at of what you want to do post-graduation,” definite tools for communicating, in being teamwork and a watchful eye to make sure [email protected].

Horoscopes by Lasha Seniuk

Workplace progress may be Long-term lovers will now For many Geminis emo- delayed over the next 8 days. opt for creative sensuality tional insights will now be Social awareness will Key officials are now moti- and new forms of expres- quietly translated into wis- this week inspire positive vated to cancel important sion. Single Taureans may dom. Recent speculation lifestyle choices. Some projects or reverse recent this week encounter a rare concerning the motives of Cancerians, especially promises. Remain patient or exotic attraction. Ethical a friend or colleague may those born between 1974 and expect no lingering af- romantic decisions or long- soon be proven accurate. and 1978, may now expe- March 21 - April 20 fects. Do, however, watch April 21 - May 20 distance communications May 21 - June 21 Remain silent, however, June 22 - July 22 rience improved physi- for co-workers to offer pri- may also be involved. Stay and wait for public actions cal and emotional health. vate criticism: colleagues calm and wait for obvious to provide the necessary Don’t hold back: new cre- may feel isolated and misunderstood. After signals. Thursday through Saturday family evidence. Later this week business com- ative outlets will soon provide meaningful Friday romance and social innuendo are finances and complex investments are ac- munications may become intense and de- breakthroughs. After Wednesday a recent on the rise. Friends and lovers will likely cented. Watch for a close relative or trusted manding. Respond quickly, however, and workplace disagreement may briefly es- ask for detailed explanations and bold new roommate to revise recent money strate- ask for added assistance: revised assign- calate. Key issues involve relations with promises. gies or research new income sources. ments and new job offers will soon prove older colleagues, favoritism or private po- rewarding. litical agenda.

Younger relatives are this Business officials will this Over the next few days sub- Private disagreements be- week creative, expres- week demand completed tle romantic compliments tween friends may now be sive and mildly annoying. documents and finalized ap- should not be ignored. Shy publicly debated. Before Social banter and excited plications. Carefully study friends or potential lovers mid-week expect minor gossip are highlighted over all legal requirements and may this week gently ex- moments of tension, mis- the next 3 days. For many daily expectations. After press their emotional needs trust or group confusion. Leos family gatherings will Tuesday corporate rules or or social aspirations. Offer Over the next few days July 23 - Aug. 22 be enjoyable but potential- Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 financial regulations may Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 acceptance and positive Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 hidden anxieties or mis- ly draining. Plan private include flawed ideas and insights: your advice and understandings will need moments of relaxation, if controversial restrictions. experience will be needed. to be acknowledged and re- possible. Thursday through Saturday an old Remain philosophic, however, and wait for After Thursday some Librans will encoun- solved. Don’t back down: your determina- friend or past lover may provide unique so- managers to provide meaningful decisions. ter a rare and emotionally demanding fam- tion will soon be respected. Friday through cial information. Areas affected are roman- Later this week a powerful wave of insight ily dispute. Broken promises, duty to older Sunday romantic and family relation- tic promises, social celebrations and timed and social intuition arrives. New friends relatives and ongoing home commitments ships may experience a brief but intense events. Ask for detailed explanations. may ask complex questions: stay focused. are accented: expect strong opinions. phase of emotional growth: watch for bold

Mental energy and emo- Potential lovers and new Five weeks of emotional New friends or work mates tional vitality will now friends will no longer avoid power struggles or private may this week issue un- improve. Early this week public flirtation or bold tensions will now fade. realistic demands. Overly many Sagittarians will end comments. After Tuesday Early this week romantic familiar comments or in- almost 4 weeks of low so- expect the emotional ex- relationships are poised appropriate family invita- cial interest or lagging con- pectations of others to be for dramatic expansion tions are accented. Remain fidence. Don’t look back: obvious and unusually and redefined roles. Plan balanced, avoid binding Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 this is a powerful time for Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 high. Passionate inquiries Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 new events and creative Feb. 19 - March 20 decisions and ask for ex- new friendships and cre- and sudden invitations encounters. Yesterday’s ex- tra time: by early August atively expressed ideas. will require a prompt pectations will be quickly normal social relations After Wednesday friends and relatives will response: remain alert to last minute re- and permanently forgotten. After Thursday will again be established. After Thursday ask for a more public role in your daily quests. After Friday spend extra time with some Aquarians may be challenged to ex- business relations may require group ne- life. Take time to explain your goals, plans an isolated friend or relative. Someone plain recent financial decisions or work- gotiations or added diplomacy. Let others and personal needs: at present loved ones close may soon reveal a history of family place changes. Time schedules, daily du- resolve their own disagreements: this is will respond positively to clear signals and or home disagreements. Your support will ties or delayed payments may be at issue: not the right time to accept new duties or firmly defined boundaries. be appreciated. stay balanced. adopt the role of mediator.

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Inside the Huddle

Jason Yurgartis James Cannon II Josh Salman Herbert Features Editor Staff Writer Managing Editor Oldie, but Goodie Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Which of UNF’s fall sports teams has the best chance at a winning record in 2008?

Football. Though they may not Definitely the men’s and women’s Because I have to pick one – Shuffleboard is looking great this technically have a winning record, soccer teams. After this year’s UEFA women’s soccer. Don’t ask why. year. My great-great-granddaugh- it’s a lock that they will once again tournament, the upcoming 2008 ter brought me a new cue for my go undefeated. Olympics and the 2010 World Cup, it’s 100th birthday. definitely the time to be watching all forms of soccer. The MLB All-Star weekend has passed, meaning the season is already more than half over. What’s your early World Series prediction? FOX will once again inexplicably The Mets are looking promising; a It’ll be the Red Sox and the Cubs Oh boy, time sure does fly by. I’m annoy viewers with their inane nine game winning streak is nothing in the World Series. Only this time still all for the Cubs - ever since I play-by-play announcers. Is it too to scoff at. Boston is also looking like it’ll be Chicago breaking a century was a boy. much to ask for Vin Scully to they will be a challenging team to old curse. announce all MLB games? beat this year.

Will the Dream Team regain their status as the best in the world this summer in Beijing?

Only if Mike Krzyzewski steps Meh. I mean when Puerto Rico, Lithu- I think they will. Coach K doesn’t The Dream Team, what is that? down as head coach and allows ania and Argentina embarrass us, I’m play, and this group seems to Gene Hackman to take the reigns not too optimistic. have more of a team concept as coach Norman Dale in than in years past. Kobe even “Hoosiers.” said winning the gold was more important than the NBA title. If you have a question for the Jaguars single game tickets for the 2008 season are scheduled to go on sale later this month. Will the team have members of the the same problems with ticket sales and blackouts as last season? Huddle or want to give The Jags will always have prob- I’m sure people aren’t happy with the As long as the team’s in Jackson- All you whippersnappers do any- lems selling out because Jackson- rumors about the Jaguars moving. ville they’ll struggle to sell out more is sit in front of the TV. The answers, e-mail the ville is a college football town. We’ll see how many people will be games. As usual the fans will team might win once in a while if Most Jacksonvillians would rather affected by a lackluster 2007 season complain when they can’t see you go out to a game and show Spinnaker at sports@ watch footage of Tim Tebow and the recent arrest of Matt Jones their team on TV, and as usual it’ll some support! unfspinnaker.com. circumcising young boys. for felony possession of cocaine. be their own fault. Compiled by Josh Salman. Page 14 Sp o r t s Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Osprey sports prepare for takeoff

2007-2008 Fall sports in review Women’s Soccer

Volleyball Men’s Soccer Aug. 16 Rollins College Jacksonville, Fla. TBA Aug. 22 University of South Florida Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. Coach: Kevin Campbell Coach: Ray Bunch Aug. 24 College of Charleston Jacksonville, Fla. 12 p.m. Record: 4-26 Record: 8-9-0 Sept. 9 Georgia State University Atlanta, Ga. 3 p.m. Conference Record: 1-10 Conference Record: 5-4-0 Conference Place: 12th Conference Place: 4th Sept. 9 Florida International University Jacksonville, Fla. 2 p.m.

Men’s Cross Country Women’s Soccer University of Northern Colorado Tournament

Coach: Mark VanAlstyne Coach: Linda Hamilton Sept. 12 Oregon State University Greeley, Colo. 4:30 p.m. Conference Finish: 7th Record: 8-11-1 Sept. 16 Rider University Greeley, Colo. 11 a.m. Conference Record: 6-5-0 Women’s Cross Country Conference Place: 6th Troy University Tournament Coach: Mark VanAlstyne Sept. 19 Troy University Troy, Ala. 3 p.m. Conference Finish: 3rd Sept. 21 Alabama A&M University Troy, Ala. 12 p.m.

Fall Sports History Sept. 24 North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C. 3 p.m. Sept. 26* USC Upstate Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m. Men’s Cross Country Women’s Soccer Sept. 28* East Tennessee State University Jacksonville, Fla. 2 p.m. Oct. 3* Mercer University Macon, Ga. 7p.m. First Season: 1983 First Season: 1996 Oct. 5* Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Ga. 2 p.m. Conference Championships: 4 All-time Record: 137-66-12 Oct. 10* Florida Gulf Coast University Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m. All-Americans: 7 All-time A-Sun Record: 10-7-2 Conference Championships: 2 Oct. 12* Stetson University Jacksonville, Fla. 2 p.m. Women’s Cross Country Oct. 18* Campbell University Jacksonville, Fla. 3 p.m. Men’s Soccer Oct. 24* Belmont University Nashville, Tenn. 4:30 p.m. First Season: 1983 Oct. 26* Lipscomb University Nashville, Tenn. 12 p.m. Conference Championships: 5 First Season: 1992 Oct. 30* Jacksonville University Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m. All-Americans: 20 All-time Record: 1322-119-21 Conference Championships: 0 Volleyball

First Season: 1991 All-time Record: 397-152 Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Conference Championships: 8 Aug. 29 Covered Bridge Open Boone, N.C. 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 UNF/JU XC Relays Jacksonville, Fla. 8 a.m. Sept. 20 UF Gator Invitational Gainesville, Fla. TBA Men’s Soccer Sept. 27 FSU Invitational Tallahassee, Fla. 7:30 a.m. Oct. 11 Furman Invitational Greenville, S.C. 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 Rollins College Jacksonville, Fla. 6 p.m. Nov. 1 Atlantic Sun Championships Macon, Ga. TBA

UC Irvine Tournament Aug. 30 University of California, Irvine Irvine, Calif. 10:30 p.m.ET Sept. 1 Seattle University Irvine, Calif. 2:30 p.m. ET Volleyball

Sept. 7 Gardner-Webb University Jacksonville, Fla. 12 p.m. Florida Atlantic Invitational Aug. 29 University of Northern Iowa Boca Raton, Fla. 5 p.m. Evansville ProRehab Soccer Classic Aug. 30 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Fla. 12 p.m. Sept. 12 University of Evansville Evansville, Ind. 8 p.m. ET Aug. 30 Bethune-Cookman University Boca Raton, Fla. 5 p.m. Sept. 14 Bradley University Evansville, Ind. 12 p.m. ET Florida State Invitational Sept. 17 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, Ga. 4 p.m. Sept. 5 Florida State University Tallahassee, Fla. 6 p.m. Sept. 20 Flagler College Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m. Sept. 6 South Dakota State University Tallahassee, Fla. 10 a.m. Sept. 24 University of Central Florida Orlando, Fla. 7 p.m. Sept. 6 University of New Orleans Tallahassee, Fla. 4 p.m. Oct. 3* East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tenn. 4 p.m.

Oct. 5* USC Upstate Spartanburg, S.C. 2:30 p.m. Sept. 9* Jacksonville University UNF Arena 7 p.m. Oct. 9* Campbell University Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m. Sept. 12* Kennesaw State University UNF Arena 7 p.m. Oct. 11* Mercer University Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m. Sept. 13* Mercer University UNF Arena 3 p.m. Oct. 14 Longwood University Jacksonville, Fla. 4 p.m. Sept. 19* USC Upstate Spartanburg, S.C. 7 p.m. Oct. 17* Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, Fla. 5 p.m. Sept. 20* East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tenn. 3 p.m. Oct. 19* Stetson University DeLand, Fla. 4 p.m. Sept. 26* Lipscomb University UNF Arena 7 p.m. Oct. 26* Jacksonville University Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m. Sept. 27* Belmont University UNF Arena 3 p.m. Oct. 31* Lipscomb University Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m. Sept. 30 Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, Fla. 6 p.m. Nov. 2* Belmont University Jacksonville, Fla. 1 p.m. Oct. 4* Campbell University Buies Creek, N.C. 5 p.m. Nov. 8 Coastal Carolina University Jacksonville, Fla. 12 p.m. Oct. 10* Stetson University Deland, Fla. 6 p.m. Oct. 11* Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, Fla. 5 p.m. Oct. 17* Campbell University UNF Arena 7 p.m. Oct. 18 Seattle University UNF Arena 3 p.m. Oct. 24* Belmont University Nashville, Tenn. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25* Lipscomb University Nashville, Tenn. 3 p.m. Oct. 28* Jacksonville University Swisher Gymnasium 7 p.m. Oct. 31* East Tennessee State University UNF Arena 7 p.m. Nov. 1* USC Upstate UNF Arena 3 p.m. Nov. 7* Mercer University Macon, Ga. 7 p.m. Nov. 8* Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, Ga. 4 p.m. Nov. 14* Florida Gulf Coast University UNF Arena 7 p.m. Nov. 15* Stetson University UNF Arena 3 p.m.

NCAA Division I Provisional Invitational p h otos courtesy of media relations Nov. 21 Presbyterian College Spartanburg, S.C. 9 a.m. Nov. 21 North Carolina Central University Spartanburg, S.C. 5 p.m. Nov. 22 TBA Spartanburg, S.C. TBA Nov. 22 TBA Spartanburg, S.C. TBA

* Denotes A-Sun Game

Compiled by Lori Bero. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Page 15 Sp o r t s Ozzie urges more support Budget cuts take toll on athletics hangout with yours truly for the From the day. I’m still recovering from by Matt Hersch mascot’s an unplanned seventh inning contributing writer “stretch.” Ouch! mouth Now let’s get down to busi- With many UNF departments suffering from ness. The 2008-2009 UNF budget cuts, the athletic department is no excep- “The 2 percent in- Athletics season is right around tion to the rule. the corner, and we need to take The budget cuts create many challenges the crease will cost the action. We need more support athletic department must face, and it is likely from you, the students, this year. the department will experience very little growth athletic department an I’m not talking about just bas- next year, said Kimberly Matthews, athletics With this being my first up- ketball. We have a lot of sports business director. additional $113,000.” date, I’d like to start out by say- on campus that need some atten- Most of the department’s budget comes from ing, “I truly dislike Dolphins.” tion. Men’s and women’s soccer, the athletic fee, which is included in students’ tu- OK, since that’s out of the volleyball, track and field, swim- ition, Matthews said. Because of the budget cuts, Kimberly Matthews way, you should know your ming, golf, cross country, tennis, some of the original projections related to the Athletic Business Director amazingly awesome mascot, baseball, softball and men’s and cost per student credit hour were restricted. Ozzie, has had a stellar sum- women’s basketball all need sup- Student credit hours are the main aspect nega- mer. A few weeks ago, I traveled port from you. I pledge to you I tively affected by the state budget cuts as the cost tuition to help compensate for the reduced state to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays will be at as many events as one per credit hour has increased. However, the bud- funding, this resulted in the athletic department stadium in St. Petersburg to bird can attend, and I challenge get cuts indirectly affect UNF athletics in several being required to spend more of their allotted take part in Raymond’s Birthday you to do the same. Deal? ways. budget in order to maintain current scholar- Party, and getting a dozen Lastly, my other regular “The auxiliary overhead assessment was in- ships, Matthews said. As a result, it limits the mascots together in one place is section will be “Ask Ozzie.” Go creased from 5 percent to 7 percent,” Matthews department from increasing the number of stu- guaranteed chaos. ahead and toss me what’s on said. “UNF is charged based off of revenue gen- dent athletes on scholarships, which affects the A bunch of great mascots your mind. UNF Athletics ques- erated through the athletic fee. The 2 percent in- recruiting capabilities of UNF coaches. like Raymond from the Tampa tions, relationship troubles and crease will cost the athletic department an addi- Matthews said travel costs are also being af- Bay Rays, Lou Seal from the San investment concerns are just a tional $113,000.” fected because“ teams are required to travel to Francisco Giants, Ace from the few topics of my expertise. Send The athletic department was also told to expect play visiting teams. The increase in fuel for air- Toronto Blue Jays, T.D. from the what you got to sports@unfspin- an increase in assessments of water and electric- fares and charter buses downsizes the budget. Miami Dolphins, Stanley from naker.com. ity for office and faculty use. This includes use of the Florida Panthers and Stuff scoreboards, as well as field lights. E-mail Matt Hersch at from the Orlando Magic got to - Ozzie Additionally, when UNF decided to increase [email protected].

2008 Summer OLYMpics Sports in Brief The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing begin Aug. 8. The Spinnaker is excited and Softball acquires new coach for Bloomsburg in Pennsylvania. She private donations for athletic facili- will be providing updates. played three infield positions---short- ties and endowed scholarships. For the 2008-2009 UNF softball sea- stop, third base and first base, and also During Gropper’s leadership, UNF Are you going? son, Marcie Hickey will take over the earned All-American honors in 1997. moved from the NCAA Division II position of head softball coach. level to Division I. Also, a number of Do you know someone who is? For the past two seasons, Hickey has Athletic director steps down new facilities have been built, spe- been the head coach at the University cifically the Hodges Track and Soccer If so, the Spinnaker would like to hear of Vermont. While there, she led the Dr. Richard Gropper announced Stadium. from you! Catamounts to a 26-56 record and an he will step down as the Director of During Gropper’s time, teams have overall record of 12-30 in the America Athletics to concentrate on athletics captured 33 conference champion- E-mail us at [email protected]. East Conference. Hickey has also fundraising until his planned retire- ships, five regional titles and three coached at Coppin State and was an ment in 2011. individual track national champion- assistant coach at the University of Gropper will report to UNF’s ships. Rhode Island. Vice President for Insititutional Hickey played collegiate softball Advancement, focusing on raising Compiled by Laura Franco.

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Enthusiasm mounts for upcoming season

Laura Franco The University of South Florida, one Staff Writer of the non-conference teams, is a big match-up for UNF, Hamilton said. With summer more than halfway “[USF is] our opening game,” through, the fall UNF athletic teams are Hamilton said. “They’re another Florida gearing up for their upcoming seasons. school and a non-conference team.” Here’s what some coaches and players The team will also play Oregon State had to say about their predictions, goals University and North Carolina State and biggest match-ups for 2008-2009. University, an ACC school the team is very excited to play, Hamilton said. Men’s Soccer For Howard, the team’s biggest The men’s soccer team placed third match-ups are against Kennesaw in the Atlantic Sun Conference with an State University and Georgia State 8-9-0 record for the 2007-2008 season. University. Head coach Ray Bunch hopes to place “Kennesaw State, because we’ve got- in the top three again this upcoming ten close but never beat them,” Howard season and improve the team’s overall said. “And Georgia State, because I know finish while staying healthy and avoid- a lot of players from there and it’ll be in- ing injuries. teresting to watch.” Bunch believes the team will be stron- The women’s soccer team opens their ger and more matured due to the seven season Aug. 16 against Rollins College. or eight freshman and sophomores that started last year’s games. Volleyball The team is working on getting more One of the goals of the women’s vol- “clean sheets,” which means no goals leyball team is becoming a solid and are scored from the other team in an en- stable team, especially considering the tire game, said Matthew Hollyoak, team changes the program has undergone captain and sophomore defender. within the past year. “Hopefully we can score more goals “For this coming season, with so from the back,” Hollyoak said. “Overall, many new players, our success will be we want to be more solid in defense and determined by how quickly we come more clinical in taking chances.” together,” head coach Kevin Campbell Bunch said he wants to spread goal said. “We will focus on working togeth- scoring more evenly throughout the er during pre-season camp, in practice team, not just among several players. and with team-building activities. The As for their biggest match-up this fall, sooner we come together, the more suc- both Bunch and Hollyoak said although cessful we are for the year.” Jacksonville University is the team to There are scheduled to be six return- beat, there is competition throughout ees and six to seven new players this sea- the A-Sun conference. son. “[JU is] our biggest rivalry, but we Key returnees are senior middle have many rivals in the A-Sun confer- blocker Bary Rasmussen, sopho- ence,” Bunch said. “All games are com- more middle blocker Kaley Read, and petitive.” Madeline Belvin, a sophomore setter. The team needs to look out for A-Sun “The combination of our new and teams such as Stetson University and veteran players gives us the right bal- Campbell University, Hollyoak said. ance of offense and defense,” Campbell The 2008-2009 men’s soccer season said. “I believe we can do very well this starts Aug. 20 against Rollins College. season.” Rasmussen said one of the goals she’s Women’s Soccer working on is becoming a better leader For the 2008-2009 season, the coach- and letting her voice be heard. ing staff will see the first recruiting For the team, she said “it’s all about class that they themselves have brought accountability and not being selfish.” in play. As for the team’s biggest match- “It’s positive to see,” head coach ups, Rasmussen said the team has a Linda Hamilton said. “There are 13 new lot to prove against Florida Gulf Coast players overall, a mixture of freshman University. and transfers, but majority freshman.” “Last year, we traveled to their gym, Hamilton added the team is working and it was one of our worst games,” on getting better from spring and get- Rasmussen said. “It was just bad atti- ting a better understanding of the new tudes, poor executions and not playing coaching system. together as a team.” “The team has a great shot of win- Florida State and Northern Iowa are ning with our incoming freshman add- strong teams UNF will play against in ing to the talent of our returnees,” said the pre-season, but JU is the team’s big- senior Rachael Howard, the team’s cap- gest rival, Campbell said. tain and goalkeeper. “We face [JU] as our first conference One of the personal goals Howard match,” Campbell said. “It also happens is working on is to have more shutouts to be our first home match, so we’re hop- than last year. ing for a big crowd. It will be a very ex- As for the team, Howard said some of citing game and a measure of how our its goals are to win games by getting the team has come together at that point.” lead early and maintaining it. The JU game will be played Sept. 9 at Hamilton said she hopes to see the win the UNF arena. team finish in the top three and use their non-conference games to prepare E-mail Laura Franco at for the A-Sun conference tournament. [email protected]. p h oto illustration : jen q uinn