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RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS Second Annual Tailgate Classic

Photo: Erik Tanner | Graphic: Peter Nguyen Page 2 hodgepodge Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Photo of the week erik tanner | SP INNAKER

A rocky oasis in the middle of New Mexico’s Chihuahuan Desert, Sitting Bull Falls offers an escape for local wildlife and people from the abundance of wastelands and oil fields about. Last week by the numbers Q of the W: What would you do if UNF quarantined you for H1N1? Each week during the school year the Spinnaker staff reports what’s going on around campus, the city, the state and the na- “That would totally disrupt class. It would never work.” tion: the good, the bad and the ugly. In this little space, we want to summarize the life of the Osprey during the past week. - Ryan Lee, Senior, History students enrolled in the Fall 2009 semester. 16,509 “I would try to break out or explore. I’d just snoop around places I’m not supposed to be.” parking spaces gained with the additions to Lot 53, Lot - Arthur Cheng, Senior, Psychology 2,300 55, Lot 60 and Lot 18. parking spaces lost with the destruction of Lots 3 “I’d probably have a panic attack.” 1,000 and 4. - Terri Scott, Senior, Psychology screen-printing stations at the Printmakers Guild. 15 “It would be OK if my professors were willing to work with me on it.” free beers for students 21 and - Aysha Miskin, Freshman, Education up when you tour the Anhauser- 2 Busch factory on Busch Drive.

bike racks in the new Student “I would try to cough on as many people as possible.” Union. 0 - Alanna Vanacore, Junior, Drawing and Painting

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Index Page 4-9, News Page 19-23, Sports Wednesday, September 9, 2009 police beat Page 3

1 Aug. 27 – Burglary (Garage 44) UPD responded to Aug. 27 - Sept. 6 claims of there being a burglary in an automobile. The victim told police that he parked his vehicle on the second floor of Garage 44 at 10:30 a.m., and upon re- turning at 3 p.m., he discovered his parking decal was stolen. He said that he had locked his vehicle but no- ticed that a small corner of the rubber at the bottom of a window appeared to be loose. Despite the vehicle being locked when he returned to it, the permit was gone. When the victim was asked whether anything else had been stolen, he responded no. Due to a lack of suspect information, UPD recommended that patrol efforts be suspended. Alcohol related incident reports since 2 Aug. 31 – Illness (Building 45) – A UNF Physical 6 Aug. 21, 2009. Facilities employee became dizzy and passed out while working. When UPD arrived, the complainant was conscious but dizzy. The employee was evaluated by Rescue 50 and then taken to the Mayo Clinic. Drug Possession 3 3 reports filed since Sept. 1 – Damaged Property (Building 34) – Two Aug. 21, 2009. 4 students were playing racquetball in the UNF Arena, room 1014, when one of the students accidentally fell backward into the plexiglass door, shattering it. Physical Facilities swept up the glass, and the students went to Student Health because of the cuts that were caused by the falling glass.

4 Sept. 2 – Injury (Building 55) – A woman, who was visiting her nephew at Osprey Fountains, slipped and fell upon entering the lobby. She was experiencing In this badge, the Spinnaker is minor pain in her right hip and thigh but declined to keeping a running total of cer- have Fire and Rescue report to the scene, she said she tain crimes around UNF during only wanted to have the incident documented. the 2009-2010 school year. 5 Sept. 5 – Drug Paraphernalia Possession (Building Y) – UPD was called to Osprey Landing in response to a drug complaint. When a student opened the door to his dorm room, both officers could smell the odor of marijuana, and then the student produced a glass marijuana bong. He said it was his, and when the room was searched, no marijuana was found. The student was referred to Student Conduct. 6 1 Sept. 5 – Disagreement (Building A) UPD was called 2 in reference to a possible fight in the Osprey Village dormitories. When police arrived at the building, 4 a man said that he and a woman were working on 6 some artwork, and she kept receiving text messages. He said that he asked her who was texting her, and she wouldn’t tell him. This led to an argument that resulted in them throwing art supplies on the floor. He said neither of them had touched each other. When police talked to the woman, she said that she wanted 5 to make him jealous, hence the texting. Both subjects 7 live in the Village and have had arguments before. UPD recommended that both of them go to Student Conduct. 8 7 Sept. 5 – Alcohol Investigation (Building U) Police were dispatched to the Osprey Cove in order to investigate claims of alcohol abuse. Upon the police’s arrival, they observed a male student with two cans of Budweiser. One was open, and one was not. The BEAT of the Week subject also had two Republica De Peru identifica- tion cards with a discrepancy in his date of birth. He advised he got both of them in Peru before coming to UNF. One read a birth date of 1987; one had his Sept. 2 – Illness (Building U) birth date as 1989. The two beers were poured out and discarded in the trash. Due to the subject’s slurred speech, he was transported to River Point Behavioral UPD was dispatched to Osprey Cove in reference Health Center. to a sick person. When officers arrived, a UNF basket- ball player was lying on the floor incapacitated and 8 Sept. 6 – Alcohol Investigation (Lot 11) Police suffering from a seizure. Matthew Driscoll, UNF head stopped a subject in Lot 11 in front of Osprey Cove basketball coach, was there and advised UPD that he after noticing the subject was driving a car while had taken the player to the Mayo Clinic Sept. 1 due blasting their music. Police then noticed a half-empty to seizures. bottle of Miller beer in the center console. When the An officer attempted to communicate with the subject was given a breathalyzer test, he registered basketball player, but he was unresponsive and a .135. There was a non-UNF student also in the car incoherent. Coach Driscoll also advised UPD that the who appeared to have been drinking. The subject was player was suffering from mononucleosis (mono) and then transported to the River Point Behavioral Health was highly contagious. Fire and Rescue stabilized the Center and is being referred to Student Conduct. player, and he was transported to the Mayo Clinic. Compiled by Angela Passafaro and Kim Nelson. Page 4 news Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Parking causes issues for students, faculty erik tanner | SP INNAKER

The depth of the parking problem can best be seen from atop one’s car: a packed Lot 18 Sept. 8 at 2:00 p.m. The loss of core campus spaces may be to blame for rude shuttle passengers, class tardiness

By Rebecca mckinnon and Human Services, the Student “Parking has always been an are living over in the Flats,” Kaye so it’s a little bit more difficult to News Editor Union and the Amphitheater, issue. [This year] there are defi- said. “Students are starting to re- deal with during [this] year.” Smyth said. nitely a lot more cars. We should alize that it’s harder to get on core If anyone concerned about During the first week of class- The 1,000 spaces lost were then get another lot,” Goldstone said. campus parking. It’s a little more parking decides to point the fin- es, Glenn Guzzo drove around the off-set by the 1,000-space addition Smyth said that he doesn’t convenient to park in one of these ger at increased enrollment, Kaye garages for close to an hour trying made to Lot 18. With the purchase think that sort of action will be outer lots and shuttle in.” said enrollment simply isn’t the to find parking for his Wednesday of UNF Hall, students gained 1,200 necessary, predicting similar With more students shuttling case, as the increase this year class at UNF. spaces in Lot 53. The purchase of numbers to last year. in, elbow room in the buses may counteracted the decrease in en- This wouldn’t be out of the Alumni Hall, which doesn’t re- Last year, the garages be getting a little tight, said UNF rollment last year. There are 61 ordinary if he was a student. But quire a permit for parking, added certainly did fill up during freshman criminal justice major less students on campus than Guzzo is a UNF adjunct communi- about 100 spaces. The construc- their peak hours between Raymond Nuñez. there were in Fall 2007, Kaye said. cation professor. tion of the newest residence hall, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays “It’s ridiculous [how] crowded “It seems like we’re a lot big- “The parking is really intense Osprey Fountains, added another and Thursdays, Smyth said. it is,” he said. ger [because] last year we were at certain times of day,” he said. 1,000 spaces to housing, Smyth But this was not seen as a prob- Though most buses are full be- smaller [in enrollment numbers], “I ended up not being able to show said. lem, as Lot 5 by the tennis courts tween 2 and 3:30 p.m., said shuttle but we’re really back to normal,” up to class. I had to e-mail the as- In total, that leaves an overage (which is also included in the pre- bus driver Patti Cooper, there are Kaye said. signment to students.” of 1,300 spaces now accessible to mium counts) consistently had no plans to add another shuttle to Parking Services will be con- Adjunct professors are not commuters, versus what was pre- open spaces. the routes anytime soon, having ducting counts of the parking lots guaranteed parking, Guzzo said, viously available. In total, Lot 5 has 131 spaces. already added a bus to the North and garages the week of Sept. 14 and his less-than-optimal park- “Four or five years ago there’d route in 2008 and a bus to the or Sept. 21 and will decide what ing experience led him to give be people parking all over the Utilizing the shuttles South route this semester, Smyth actions to take if they discover the class to another instructor to grass, tearing up the landscaping. If there was any problem last said. any issues in those counts, Smyth teach for the semester. Now the spaces are there; they’re year, it might have been in Lot 18, said. “[Parking] really hasn’t been just not where people want to find which only had about 20 spaces Permits to car ratio “This year, we don’t know yet; this bad before. It’s pretty awful. them [in premium],” Smyth said. available during some peak-hour Most permits are sold at a ratio we’ll see what the patterns are,” There are 50 people fighting over “We placed the [additional spac- counts. But the other discount lot, higher than the number of spaces Smyth said. “The patterns may one space,” said premium park- es] in the exterior of campus.” Lot 53, always had more than 600 available. The current ratios are change.” ing pass holder and junior history With enrollment up this year spaces open, and students should 1:5 permits per designated space, The Spinnaker will continue major Athur Bednar. by 1,077 students (and 634 of those take advantage of these in the 1:4 permits per first floor garage to follow on-going developments being juniors and seniors), up- event Lot 18 is full, Smyth said. space and 2:5 permits per premi- with campus parking. Parking by the numbers perclassmen accustomed to park- It seems students may have al- um space. All other ratios are 1:1. E-mail Rebecca McKinnon at Auxiliary Services Director ing next to their classes may have ready gotten this message, Kaye “If that 2:5 [ratio for premium] [email protected]. Vince Smyth said he attributes to adjust, Deb Kaye, director of said. has caused a complete conges- the difficulty involved with pre- Enrollment Services said. “I see a lot more students tion, what we will do is go to the To view a complete listing of mium parking to the loss of core UNF senior communication parking over here at UNF Hall [parking] council and say this is campus parking spaces and park- campus spaces. major Loren Goldstone has ac- and filling up the shuttles. Some happening. One potential [they ing permits sold, log on to Lot 3 and Lot 4, home to 1,000 cepted this fact, opting for the of them are riding their bikes. could decide to do] is to reduce the www.unfspinnaker.com/parking- spaces, were lost to the construc- cheaper Lot 14, Lot 18, Lot 53 dis- Some of them are walking over ratio [for next year],” Smyth said. information tion of the College of Education count parking pass. from housing. Some of the kids “We’ve sold our permits already, Wednesday, September 9, 2009 news page 5

Around the State UNF receives third nationwide award Rough economy toughens competition in labor force

submitted surveys, 1,000 schools were selected. The labor market in the der. It also said that minorities Thirty-six Florida institutions, including Sunshine State shrunk signifi- are having a more difficult time Benefits of a military environment cantly last year as worker wages finding employment after being UNF, earned recognition for being Even though UNF is not exactly the Naval stagnated, and the cost of living laid off.The median income for military-friendly Academy, there are many areas where UNF excels. soared, according to a Florida Florida workers is about 50 cents Being a hub for military activity, the many mili- International University study. lower than the national average. tary bases in the surrounding city of Jacksonville “The State of Working Florida But the report showed that for By angela passafaro benefited UNF. 2009” report, released by the the first time, blacks in the state Staff writer “There are seven military bases in the university’s center for labor are earning higher median wages Jacksonville metro area that lead to a huge military research, said that Florida’s than the average for blacks na- UNF has been recognized as one of the best in the population,” Owen said. “We are immersed in the economy shed 255,000 jobs in tionally. Southeast, one of the best in value and is now one of military environment, and that could be a reason 2008. These wage numbers are the most military-friendly institutions in the coun- why we were chosen.” The current recession has hit worsened by increases in the try. The generous financial breaks and credit hour the construction industry hardest, state’s cost of living, which has “We were just recognized on the Military substitutes that the university presents to military erasing all gains made since 2003. shot up roughly 25 percent in the Friendly Schools list put out by G.I. Jobs magazine students could also be what marched UNF past the The report showed disparities past six years, according to the [Aug. 17], but there is no real accreditation stating competition. in income based on race and gen- report. what that means,” said Jim Owen, director of One “Any active duty military personnel can qualify Stop Student Services. as Florida residents for tuition purposes as long as UNF — along with 36 other Florida institutions they are within 50 miles of the university,” Owen Around the Nation including, Jacksonville schools Jones College, JU said. “We also accept military training as open elec- and Florida State College of jacksonville — were tive transfer credit hours.” ‘Naked Cowboy’drops out of New York mayor race four out of 1,000 schools in the nation inducted to In addition, the university is working on a pro- the list, but some are questioning what the criteria gram that will customize more services to accommo- The man they call “The Naked Bloomberg. really is for such an induction. date military students. Cowboy” will not be the next Burck claimed his run for “There are other organizations, such as KMI “Student Affairs is implementing the Student Mayor of New York after all. mayor was not about publicity Media Group, that are more reputable,” Owen said. Affairs Ad Hoc Task Force on Veterans,” said Robert Burck, who dons noth- or naked ambition, but about “For example, KMI Media Group would be more like Mauricio Gonzalez, vice president of student af- ing more than boots, a cowboy bringing transparency to politics. journalism’s U.S. News and World Report of the mil- fairs. hat and underwear briefs as he His platform called for no-inter- itary magazine business.” This program will improve special services for plays guitar in Times Square, est small business loans and the Although the reputability of G.I. Jobs maga- military students and their dependants such as New York, N.Y., has decided to construction of a Times Square zine is uncertain, there was a survey sent out that counseling and grants, Owen said. end his long-shot bid to become wedding chapel to rival those of Director of Admissions John Yancey and Owen an- “We are anticipating a flood of veterans coming the next mayor of the Big Apple. Las Vegas. swered, Owen said. back to school, and we want to have these services Burck, who has become a Burck dropped out of the The questions on the survey sent out to universi- developed when they get here,” Owen said. “The fixture as a tourist attraction race due to what he considered ties examined all facets of military friendliness in task force program is working on services such as in Times Square, announced stifling campaign regulations. He each institution. special counseling for military students coming he would attempt to turn his withdrew after being fined $250 There were questions regarding the tuition dis- back from Iraq and new grant proposals such as the notoriety into a people-powered for not filing a financial disclo- counts for active duty military personnel and de- Florida Braive Fund.” campaign for mayor, challeng- sure form. pendants, whether or not ACE credit is given for Ultimately, the task force is targeting veterans, ing incumbent Mayor Michael military training, the schools ability to provide but the services will be available for all students, counseling for veterans and the college’s ROTC pro- Owen said. gram, and many more. This military-friendly distinction will greatly Around the World Forty-five percent of a school’s score was deter- benefit UNF in a city booming with military involve- mined by attributes such as whether the school was ment. Democrats overcome Liberals in Japan’s election Veteran Affairs approved, whether they accepted “One in six people in the Jacksonville area are the Montgomery GI Bill or the Post-Sept. 11 GI Bill somehow affiliated with the military, whether they For only the second time since The Liberal Democrats have and certain CLEP tests, said Mathew Travelek, se- are active duty, service members, veterans or civil- the end of World War II, Japan enjoyed more or less uninterrupt- nior editor of GI Jobs magazine. ians working on a base,” Owen said. “This award has removed the Liberal Demo- ed rule of the Land of the Rising Thirty-five percent of the final grade included will give us a better reputation among veterans and cratic Party from power. Sun for the past 54 years. the different types of financial aid the institution their dependants.” Yukio Hatoyama, leader of That dominance appears to offers for service members and veterans, Travelek Being named to the 2010 Military Friendly the Democratic Party of Japan, is have come to an end with the said. Schools list will showcase UNF on a national level expected to be named the next landslide election of Hatoyama’s The other 20 percent was based on the col- as well. Prime Minister of Japan as his Democrats. The ruling party, de- lege’s success in recruiting military students, “Being listed in the 2010 Guide to Military party vanquished the long-ruling spite its liberal nomenclature be- which was based on the number of military stu- Friendly Schools will bring greater visibility for Liberal Democrats in the Aug. 30 ing philosophically conservative, dents the institution has enrolled, Travelek said. UNF among military personnel throughout the na- national election, capturing more had been fading in popularity as These surveys were sent out to as many schools as tion, in addition to the attention that we already than 300 of the 480 seats in Ja- a result of scandals and gloomy possible, around 7,000 schools nationwide, he said. enjoy currently among active-duty personnel in the pan’s lower house of Parliament. economic conditions. After an academic advisory committee, estab- Jacksonville area,” Gonzalez said. lished by GI Jobs to assess the schools, reviewed the E-mail Angela Passafaro at Compiled by Josh Fredrickson. [email protected]. News in Brief Conference focuses on philosophical, political views ‘Fear of the Dark’ invites students’ frights, enjoyment in entertainment UNF will host a Philosophy Conference titled “Health Care, Conscience, and Movie on the House, a bi-monthly movie screening, will feature “Fear of the Dark,” a series Property” Sept. 12. The school will host nine speakers, including professors of animated shorts, Sept. 10. M.O.T.H is funded by Academic Affairs and is free for stu- from Rice University and Florida State University, and UNF alumna Andrea dents, faculty, staff and guests. There will also be free popcorn and prizes. Pitts. The conference is to be held on the first floor of Building 39 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Online literary journal of UNF searches for submissions Professors discuss law, law enforcement and more

UNF’s online literary journal, Snap!, is accepting submissions for an addition A panel discussion called “Knock, Knock--It’s the Police: The Constitution and Police Mis- to be released Nov. 15. Snap! is accepting written and visual art that runs conduct” will be held in the Recital Hall of Building 45 Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. The panel will the gamut from writings to ramblings and masterpieces to doodles, accord- consist of two law professors and a professor of professional skills from the Florida Coastal ing to their news release. The deadline to submit is midnight Nov. 12. More School of Law. information is available at snaponlinejournal.com. Compiled by Max Jaeger. Page 6 news Wednesday, September 9, 2009 SAT, ACT scores show little signs of improvement

Given this dramatic increase in the Schaeffer said that the lack of marked “test-optional” rubric, UNF will not be Standardized test scores number of students taking the test, the fact improvement on national test scores is moving away from standardized testing as that scores have not varied significantly is proof that standardized-test-centric pro- an admissions requirement any time soon. stagnant in wake of encouraging because the test is now being grams like No Child Left Behind are unsuc- UNF is bound by Florida law to mandate taken by a much broader pool of students cessful when it comes to making schools that prospective students take at least one No Child Left Behind and broader range of academic prepara- better. of the national tests, although the admis- tion, Colby said. “The problem is political. No Child Left sions criteria is based on a combination of BY Josh Fredrickson Bryan O’Reilly, the executive director of Behind is a top-down, one-size-fits-all, mag- factors, said John Yancey, UNF’s director Senior Staffer SAT program relations for College Board, ic solution that doesn’t work,” Schaeffer of admissions. the nonprofit that owns the SAT, also said said. “Truth is, it [the admissions process] is that he attributed decreased scores to an very individualized” and UNF evaluates The organizations that administer the influx of new test takers. Validity of standardized tests prospective students on a “case-by-case ba- two most-utilized and influential — for the The decline in SAT reading scores com- Controversy over the predictive value sis,” Yancey said. purposes of college matriculation — na- pared to 30 years ago is largely the result of of standardized testing has also emerged. E-mail Josh Fredrickson at tional standardized tests, the ACT and the a sharp increase in the number of students Statistics in both the ACT and SAT reports [email protected]. SAT, recently released their report cards taking the test, an increase that began in show that the higher the student’s family for 2009. The results show scant improve- the 1970s. The current scores are the result income, the higher the student’s test score. ment over previous years. of a much more representative group of But wealth is not as strong an indicator as Only 23 percent of high school students students going on to college and taking the other factors, according to test administra- met “benchmark” requirements for col- SAT, O’Reilly said. tors. lege preparedness in all four categories During the past decade, SAT scores have “There is a correlation, a link, between constituting the ACT, according to an ACT changed very little overall, going up and socioeconomic status and higher test news release. Florida’s scores underper- down marginally, mirroring the ACT. scores, but it’s not nearly as strong as the formed the national figures, as just 15 per- This continuity of scores may be seen link between SAT scores and [high school] cent of Florida high school students were as a positive to test administrators, given grades,” O’Reilly said. prepared to take college courses in reading, the record numbers of students now tak- College Board and selected universities writing, arithmetic and science based on ing the respective tests, but critics aren’t around the country, such as the University their ACT scores. convinced. of Minnesota, have conducted “validity Meanwhile, SAT scores dropped for the studies” that show the SAT being the best fourth time in five years, falling two points Effects of No Child Left Behind predictor of freshmen college grades, an- nationally. Florida high school students To the contrary, these stationary scores other sign legitimating testing, O’Reilly again lagged behind their peers, scoring 34 are indicative of the flaws of using stan- said. points below the average, according to an dardized tests to measure the college readi- The school a student attends is the most SAT news release. ness of high school students and the ineffi- important factor contributing to higher National composite scores on the ACT cacy of government education policies that scores on the ACT, Colby said.

have remained virtually unchanged for focus on testing, such as the No Child Left But not everyone accepts these explana- gra p hi c : M cc lat c hy - T ri b une wire s ervi c e the past five years. This pattern reflects a Behind Act, said Bob Schaeffer, spokesman tions. longer trend that has shown scores remain- for the National Center for Fair and Open “There is a straightforward correlation ing relatively static over the last decade, ac- Testing (FairTest), a group that advocates between higher income and higher test cording to an ACT analysis. making tests optional for college admis- scores ... [kids from] well-to-do families in While conceding that scores have been sions. well-to-do suburbs do well [on the ACT and stagnant, changing by mere decimal points “Schools improved faster before No SAT],” Schaeffer said. in most years, Ed Colby, ACT senior com- Child Left Behind than after [the program There are now 820 colleges and universi- munications associate, said this stability is began],” Schaeffer said. ties that have adopted a “test-optional” ad- a positive sign. “[No Child Left Behind] undermines ed- missions approach that does not require an “The number of students taking the ucational quality and equity,” and is a “stu- ACT or SAT score for admittance, accord- ACT is up by 25 percent since 2005,” Colby pid mandate” that has failed to improve the ing to the FairTest Web site. said. nation’s education system, he said. Despite the increase in the Alignment forms to help local waters, assess, rectify health UNF partners with JU to co-lead principal investigator for Algal blooms form when in When college students become great place to conduct research. the project. the presence of unusually high homeowners, they might not be “[We have researchers] always research river’s health concentrations of nutrients, like able to afford their water bill, and out on the river,” he said. Research discoveries nitrogen and phosphorous that this could be a reason the young JU researchers mainly focused By Josh gore Nutrient levels, including come from fertilizers. professional chooses against on aquatics, wetlands, fisher- staff writer nitrogen and phosphorous, are The report also advises limited Jacksonville as their career city, ies and sediment contaminants, unacceptably high and oxygen consumption of most fish taken she said. Pyati said. The second annual St. Johns levels are low in the tributar- from the St. Johns River, about People that have lawns should The full report can be viewed River Report was released Aug. ies’ shallow areas, Pyati said. one to eight meals a month, and also use fertilizer responsi- online at sjrreport.com. 28 by researchers and faculty Metals like copper are also es- doesn’t recommend the consump- bly and consider using a slow E-mail Josh Gore at from both UNF and Jacksonville pecially high. It is possible that tion of shark or king mackerel. release fertilizer, Pyati said. [email protected]. University. heavy rains could help flush them Slow release fertilizers are The report was funded out of the river, he said. Collegiate involvement available at plant nurseries and through the City of Jacksonville’s Copper is a naturally oc- One of the best ways college garden centers throughout the Environmental Protection Board. curring trace element, but in students can help the St. Johns city, and if lawn services began Problems facing The research for it began in Nov. high amounts can be toxic. River’s health is to conserve wa- using them, it would have a great- the St. Johns River 2008 and was finished in July. Though the copper concen- ter, Pyati said. er effect on the river, he said. Unlike last year’s report, tration is higher than normal, “[Students] should conserve UNF President John Delaney • Excessive Nutrients. which only included research it does not appear to be increas- water because it is a limited re- called the project “a great collabo- • Harmful algal blooms. from the main channel, the 2009 ing, according to the report. source,” said Teresa Monson, ration.” • Low diversity of small, . report includes research from an- There port also revealed that spokeswoman for the St. Johns From JU, Derek Hall, vice • Fecal coliform bacteria in other 20 tributaries of the river. low oxygen levels can stress and River Water Management president of University Relations, tributaries. “When you look at the re- possibly kill aquatic animals. District. said it was a good idea to bring in • Introduces exotic species port, you can turn it to your These low oxygen areas Monson said an alternative experts from both universities. increasing. specific part of the river,” said are in part caused by algal water supply, like desalination, Hall added that JU’s location Source: St. Johns River Radha Pyati, director of the blooms, a toxic algae harm- is very expensive and difficult to on the river, coupled with its ma- Report UNF Environmental Center, and ful to people and animals. produce. rine science program, make it a Wednesday, september 9, 2009 news page 7 Don’t get cheated by video game console Photo illu s tration: erik tanner | SP INNAKER

Nate Mullen, freshman French studies, becomes another statistic and robbery victim while sleeping. With some affordable hardware, a little common sense, you can safe-guard your game consoles

By Max Jaeger information, which a persistent been taking advantage of for their kosher with manufacturers. from his room and while he’s us- Staff Writer and tech-savvy thief could benefit laptops — locking devices. Such While UPD cited only four ing the laptop abroad, he said. from, said Jim Mays, owner of the locks look like bike locks and can burglaries and zero robberies — “When I take it out and do It’s no surprise college stu- local game store Gameforce. attach to any laptop. Many people, including attempts — in student some studying on the patio or dents love video games. One need One could easily acquire a however, are not aware that with housing in 2008 (and 28 burglaries something, I just lock it up to only peek into the UNF Game person’s name and address from a little searching, one can find the and two robberies in the dorms where I am,” Mullen said. Room — at just about any time — Xbox LIVE, the system’s online same kind of hardware to protect between 2006 and Dec. 31, 2008), There are other methods to be reminded of this fact. gaming program, but credit card just about any gadget. many are simply not reported. which may not prevent a theft but Combine students’ love of numbers would be a little harder, Web sites like newpcgadgets. The statistics seem promising, can certainly aid in recovering gaming, their shoulder-to-shoul- he said. com and avanquest.co.uk are but optimism will only last until stolen electronics. der living arrangements in the “That would be a total hack- among many retailers that offer one becomes a victim. Playing the If a consumer keeps a copy of dormitories and empty wallets; job,” Mays said. “It’s all blacked products which will anchor your odds does not always work, and the serial number found on his anyone can see the potential for out except for the last four digits favorite console to anything too it is ultimately up to the student or her personal electronics, they problems. Electronics are among [of the credit card number.]” heavy to carry away. For about to be proactive, Chief John Dean stand a much greater chance of the most frequently stolen items Though a thief may not be able $30 — half the price of a new said. recovering a stolen item. Most on campuses, due to our genera- to take your credit card on a shop- game — students can buy a lock “We need students to secure people who steal these things are tion’s lust for gadgets and the fact ping spree, he or she could use that will secure their investment. [their] items and don’t be so trust- going to try to sell them, Mays that they are easily concealed and information stored on the Xbox to Not only will such a lock keep ing,” Dean said. “Thieves take ad- said, and pawn shops and video non-descript. make purchases in the Xbox LIVE potential thieves at bay, the mech- vantage of those situations.” game retailers who deal in used Sony and Microsoft’s most re- Marketplace — an application anism attaches to the console in a It is important to know the merchandise must hold used cent consoles — the Playstation that lets users download games, way that won’t void the warranty. people you live around, though in- goods for 15 days while they are 3 and Xbox 360, respectively add-ons and other media, Mays Any modification, performed by viting everyone you meet to your cleared with local law enforce- — are some of the most expen- said. an unlicensed individual, which dorm may not be the wisest deci- ment. sive consoles to hit the mar- “Honestly, if you put all that requires opening a console — or sion, freshman French studies “Certain things that have mon- ket, with the Xbox 360 Elite [excessive personal information] just about any electronic device major Nate Mullen said. etary value, or even sentimen- and the PS3 at $399. into your Xbox, you’re an idiot. — voids its warranty, but the “We lock up after we leave and tal value, if they have a serial Though the price of both sys- It’s like your mom sewing your steel-cable locks available online while we’re in here, so if anyone number of some sort, whip up tems recently dropped to $299, los- name on your underwear,” he and at many electronics stores wants to come in, it’s gonna be an Excel spreadsheet. So many ing a console to theft could be a said. are specifically designed to dis- tough to get in the door,” Mullen people don’t even think about it,” major hit to any student’s wallet. There are a number of ways to suade burglars while protecting said. Mays said. E-mail Max Jaeger at The two systems also house mitigate thievery. One example is consumers’ rights by attaching Mullen also owns a laptop lock, [email protected]. a limited amount of personal likened to an option students have to the console in a manner that is which he locks while he’s away Page 8 news Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Rude behavior in college classrooms is often a matter of course by Lisa Black Chicago Tribune (MCT) having addressed any teacher problems begin at home, when decreased as the importance of smoke before my class and sit I had in my career as ‘Hey’ and families fail to instill in children the information technology has next to me,” Lessenberry said. Lee Shumow doesn’t want then their first name,” said basic skills such as how to say increased,” he said. In response, “We would just to text her students, or be their Shumow, who has a doctoral de- “please” or “thank you.” Professors should set a tone smoke even more before class,” friend on Facebook, but to their gree and has taught 15 years at Yet experts believe there is of relaxed formality and define said Allyce Doorey, 21, of Lake chagrin prefers an old-fashioned NIU. “I love them. I won an award more to collegiate rudeness than boundaries from day one, Forni Villa, Ill. The two recalled how way to communicate: e-mail. for undergraduate teaching in perhaps a feeling of entitlement. said. they wet their hair before smok- The educational psychology 2005. But man, the world has re- The attitude often is: “I don’t need For instance, he begins his ing, to be sure the odor stuck. professor at Northern Illinois ally changed from when I was a you, I have the Net,” said P.M. classes by explaining that he grew Students also have little pa- University appreciates when stu- student.” Forni, director of the Civility up in Italy during a different gen- tience for instructors who ramble dents take the time to reply. It’s an To their credit, most students Initiative at Johns Hopkins eration, where wearing caps in a off topic, talk extensively about extra treat when they don’t begin are respectful and more inquisi- University and a professor of classroom was considered rude. their personal lives or espouse po- their message with “Hey, Lee.” tive than ever, faculty members Italian literature. He considers it a distraction. litical views or religious doctrine. She and many of her col- said. “These are students for whom “I say, ‘Listen, I cannot enforce The very nature of some class leagues believe such informality Yet professors also find they the computers are the training this. I am just asking you as a fa- subjects can provoke discussion has seeped into the college class- must devote space in the syl- wheels of their knowledge since vor not to wear a cap in class for — or arguments that offend. room environment, citing student labus to ask students to refrain early childhood. Many of them this reason,” Forni said. “Nobody “I think it’s all in the way the behavior that’s best described as from surfing the Web, texting or will think nothing of starting to from that moment on wears his instructor approaches the partic- rude or oblivious. As students be- answering cell phones during text as you convey a commentary cap in class.” ular situation and addresses stu- gan a new semester last month, a lecture. Some have to remind on Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy.’ Students usually respond well, dents,” said Kerry Lane, assistant instructors bracing for yet anoth- students that, when making a Although the decline in class- teachers say, when they under- English professor at Joliet Junior er onslaught blame technology presentation, they should remove room manners has not been docu- stand what is expected of them College. She assigns readings on for creating a disengaged genera- the backward baseball cap and mented in evidence-backed re- and what they can expect from the topics such as race and faith that tion whose attention is constantly save the bare midriff for a beach search, Forni said, the “anecdotal professor — including respect. can be delicate. diverted by laptops, phones and party. Others complain that stu- evidence is so massive it becomes Rebecca Lessenberry, 19, of “When we are 18, we may not iPods. dents randomly leave and enter rather reliable.” Waukegan, Ill., and a classmate be aware of how different our Others point to the unruly the classroom during class. There is a sense, he said, that would agree. They were stung views are from others,’” Lane classroom as a reflection of an For their part, students are the relationship between student last spring by an instructor’s said. “I find it is interesting and increasingly ill-mannered society. irked by others who slurp and and teacher is now likened to one reprimand when they arrived for worthwhile territory for us to Nearly 70 percent of Americans chew food, doze off or dominate between a client and service pro- a speech class at the College of cover, but at times it can be chal- polled in 2005 said they believe discussion. vider. Lake County in Grayslake. lenging.” people are more rude than they Some blame high schools for “The prestige of the teacher “We smelled like cigarette were 20 to 30 years ago. lowering the bar on classroom and the professors as providers smoke, and our teacher decided By Lisa Black | Chicago Tribune “I literally cannot imagine conduct, while others say the of knowledge and wisdom has to humiliate us and say, ‘Do not (MCT) Wednesday, September 9, 2009 news page 9 Infected swine flu students can quarantine themselves

UNF offers isolation rooms to these rooms as an option for those who are unable to go home as an option for students for some rest and relaxation,” with H1N1 Reil said. For those who are suffering from the virus and decide to lay by Kim Nelson low in one of the isolation rooms, Assistant News Editor a nurse would hypothetically fre- quent the premises and check on While UNF lays on its nature the students, and there would be preserve, students are bustling officials to deliver meals to the ill around and the sun shines in and assist students in any other happy cycles, the campus is se- way possible, Reil said. cretly being transformed into “I hate to use the words ‘isola- Michael Creighton’s 1971 set tion rooms,’ and I highly doubt of “The Andromeda Strain.” these rooms will ever go into Perhaps not as intense as the effect; this is just a preventa- gra p hi c : M cc lat c hy - T ri b une wire s ervi c e quarantine situation in the film, tive measure really,” Director of UNF’s figurative adaption,“The Health Administration Doreen Andromeda Strain-Osprey Style” Perez said. in no way involves disseminated intravascular coagulation, but in Preventing use of the its place resides the H1N1 virus. rooms The H1N1 influenza virus has So far, the confirmed cases of triggered UNF officials to ad- H1N1 on UNF soil have resulted vance their swine flu emergency in relatively seamless recoveries, protocol to the point of dedicat- according to the Office of Medical ing two, four-person dorm rooms Services. in the Osprey Landing as swine “I’m very satisfied with how flu isolation rooms, said UNF on top of things our state-system Housing Director Paul Reil. institution is [when] handling target all students and faculty, plan involves not requiring stu- health officials to provide vacci- things. We are extremely well- Perez said. dents who think they have con- nation, to eligible students, Perez If the rooms took effect prepared as far as the informa- “Many other state universities tracted H1N1 to cough up a said. Intended for students who live tion we’re getting out to students in Florida have implemented a se- doctor’s note in the case of an If students visit UNF’s web- on campus who are either infect- as well as our tactics,” Perez said. ries of rooms dedicated to victims absence, allowing students to site, http://www.unf.edu/student- ed with H1N1 or have roommates While UNF had a pre-existing of swine flu and those seeking make up any missed work, and affairs/H1N1/index.html, it of- who are and would like to be iso- emergency plan for H1N1 threats, to get away from their infected of course, discouraging students fers a wealth of information in lated from them, these rooms are officials have decided to modify roomies; Stetson University has from attending lecture when feel- regards to H1N1, including what completely voluntary to stay in, the plan with some re-fittings to squared-off an entire group of ing under the weather. measures students should take as and it’s up to the student how long ensure the spreading of the virus rooms for this purpose,” Perez “UNF has set up an H1N1 hot an ill or healthy student as well he or she would like to be isolated. doesn’t get too out of hand on a said. line through the Student Health as important information for par- There would be a required re- campus of more than 16,000. Center at 877-352-3581 for students ents of students. lease form that would need to be UNF’s best bet is to use pre- Swine flu attendance on campus so that they can have The normal flu vaccine will be signed in order for students to vention tactics such as giving policy all their questions answered by available to students starting next stay in one of these rooms, ac- lectures on cough etiquette and Many students can probably a nurse dedicated to the effort,” week, something Perez strongly cording to the Office of Medical mask-wearing, which the Office recall their professors in the first Reil said. recommends students look into. Services. of Medical Services has started week of classes mentioning the An H1N1 vaccine is expected “Although these rooms haven’t to do with sororities and those new measures regarding absenc- to be available later this fall start- E-mail Kim Nelson at been utilized yet, Health Services in many other offices such as the es to be taken in regards to the ing in mid to late October, and [email protected]. knows about the spaces and will English language department. students with swine flu. UNF’s Student Health Center will refer students who live on campus Eventually officials would like to The finessed swine flu action be working closely with public International dinner Students wanted for international study abroad

Students can explore exotic des- willing to learn and give back to the tinations such as Australia, New community,” said Kat Kyte, an ISV Zealand, Costa Rico, Ecuador, the representative. Dominican Republic, Thailand The ISV trip’s average length is or Eastern Europe by partaking a month, but they also offer trips in a volunteer and adventure pro- ranging in time from two weeks up gram with International Student to three months. Volunteers. Students will explore the country International Student Volunteers, they choose with 20 to 50 other stu- a non-profit organization, is visiting dents from around the world, some- UNF Sept. 10 to recruit 50 students times living with a host family, Kyte for their summer overseas volunteer said. The project leaders are locals and adventure program. that will immerse students in the re- For the first two weeks on an ISV gional culture. volunteer and adventure trip, stu- Because ISV is a non-profit or- dents will participate in volunteer ganization, they don’t offer scholar- activities such as building homes ships, but fundraising money they

m ax j aeger | SP INNAKER for orphans and struggling families, help students raise is tax-deductible. saving and caring for sea turtles and ISV will be holding information other marine life, and more, said meetings Sept. 10 at the top of ev- James Kempe-Mehl, American ISV ery hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the recruiting coordinator. University Center, room 1088, where The next two weeks of the jour- students will be able to fill out appli- ney will be spent doing adventer- cations. ous activites such as bungee jump- For more information, visit is- The International Dinner, an event put on monthly by the Interfaith Center, attracted international and ing, white-water rafting, and more, vonline.org. hometown students alike to meet at the Student Union Ballroom and mingle over dinner Sept. 3 from Kempe-Mehl said. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Building 58W, room 3703. “We are looking for students Compiled by Angela Passafaro Page 10 discourse Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Awkward shuttle situations shine daily Mike T o m a ss oni | SP INNAKER

Shuttled students don’t have to act like flock of scared, sedated sheep when swooped up more shallow agenda within their Something could be said about breathing and suddenly become very noggin. ow about a little humanity the thick silence ubiquitous in the interested in hang nails. H Chivalry — or rather, courtesy being introduced into the interiors of shuttles — except it isn’t, which is the Remember when commuter life — has taken a backseat to frantic UNF commuter buses? point exactly. If one student is on the was good and golden back on the Twitter updates (really, how many Since when have college students phone upon entering the shuttle, con- big, yellow school bus? All of your of those followers will sleep better felt the need to silence themselves and versation typically halts immediately. friends were there, apple and knap- tonight knowing exactly what your wear a non-confrontational stare as Sometimes you’ll catch a bold one sack in hand, ready for a jolly ride to burps tasted like on your shuttle ride they gaze forward? And start pain- who will continue, loudly detailing elementary school. Conversation was to class?) and deliberate oblivion. fully dreading a brief, literal shoulder a weekend rage session in the other- fluttering and personal space was Every day, older folks and petite kids rub from a fellow student? What about wise muted space. null. The Chills pose the question to are forced to wrap their limbs around when it was unanimously decided Most people seem to prefer switch- be answered best in their 1987 song a nearby pole or too-tall handrail in a that one person is totally capable of ing gears into the texting circuit — or “Brave Words”: “Does apathy come futile effort to refrain from toppling to occupying two entire seats? just reviewing call histories, which- with age?” other passengers. Many of the commuter students ever is more convenient, as long as With each passing year, people At the same time, however, those here are more than hip to the entirely it assists in avoiding conversation grow more comfortable in just not other passengers are perversely bizarre vortex entered once stepping with other commuters. There is no dealing with minor, momentary content occupying two seats for their foot onto a UNF Swoop Shuttle. The reason there can’t be a happy medium discomfort —especially if it’s not one being, keeping their eyes dead set stone-cold behaviors freezing the of — what did those teachers call it? their own. They ignore the extremely on some phantom space up ahead. It interior of the buses is somewhat “Inside voices?” Yeah, those — when pregnant woman dying for a seat couldn’t be too difficult to direct your reminiscent of the kind of sterile it comes to cell phone conversations and offensively cringe at momentary gaze at a fellow human being, iden- behaviors native to metropolitan area squished between another student physical contact with strangers when tify a possibility to compromise and subways. and a carpeted wall. the doors open in front of the library, scooch over one cheek to fully fill one, It seems like students have taken a Inter-passenger communication is and there’s a mad rush to exit ASAP. single seat. You’re some 6 foot dude hint from the impersonal Internet age a rarity, for sure. It’s nearly guaran- Maybe the real question is, does carrying only a water bottle and pair of hiding behind a screen, free from teed that you usually won’t run into apathy become unavoidable with age? of Ray Bans? Take note of the spindly, the pressures of accurately reacting an old buddy from your high school The answer is probably not. shrimpy girl positively crumbling to a quip from an acquaintance or chemistry class or even that nice ca- Shuttle courtesy doesn’t have to under the weight of her portfolio and subtle sideways glance from an at- shier from the bookstore, but instead, be considered a pleasant, occasional offer her your seat. Not only would it tractive stranger. No, the kids would it’s always a bitter ex-roommate or luxury. There’s no reason it can’t just be the right thing to do, but with the much rather flip off their peripheral drunken mistake hovering the plush be the norm. In the meantime, the barren climate of UNF’s manners vision and take a deep dive into a seats. And instead of being a cordial, sidewalks leading from lot to campus plain, you might even look heroic. mature adult, most opt to minimize are looking pretty friendly. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 discourse page 11 US should rethink Afghanistan troop escalation

It certainly looks that way. ast week, conservative colum- Josh Fredrickson Karzai has taken 100 percent of the L vote in many polling locations, some Awarded first place for Best of Show in 2005 nist George Will caused quite a stir Senior Staffer and second place for Best of Show in 2008 at within the ranks of the Washington of which were thought to be opposi- the National College Media Convention tion strongholds. In Karzai’s home- by the Associated Collegiate Press. punditocracy with his surprising call to withdraw U.S. forces from town, he received over 350,000 votes Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in Afghanistan. Fellow conservatives even though there is only 25,000 vot- 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest ers. Even more galling is the revela- by the Florida College Press Assocation. were quick to perish the thought of Afghanistan’s capital city, has not ex- what they consider retreat in the face actly shown himself to be a shinning tion that some 800 “fictitious polling Spinnaker Staff of the enemy. Even former Vermont exemplar of democratic principals or sites,” that existed only in the minds Gov. Howard Dean, liberal icon and human rights. of those rigging the election, scored vehement critic of the Iraq war, has Karzai’s government recently big gains for Karzai. Editor in Chief James Cannon said he supports sending more troops passed a law that essentially legalizes Western elections observers esti- mate that as much as 15 percent of Layout Editor Dan Rosemund and resources to Afghanistan. rape. The statute sanctions Afghan the polling locations across the coun- Art Director Mike Tomassoni President Barack Obama seems men to deny their wives food if they resolved to escalate, rather than wind refuse to copulate at least once every try weren’t opened on election day, Business Manager Klajdi Stratoberdha down, America’s military operations four days. Women are also barred yet mysteriously these sites tallied News Editor Rebecca McKinnon in the mountainous powder keg, an- from leaving the house unless they thousands of votes for Karzai. Features Editor Beca Grimm nouncing last spring his intentions to receive permission from their hus- As of this writing, we have lost 820 heroes to the effort in Afghanistan. Sports Editor John Weidner increase troop levels significantly by bands. Nearly 10 percent of those casualties Graphic Designer Chad Smith the end of the year in hopes of stabi- There is also a provision that lizing the war-torn country. Further grants immunity from criminal pros- have come in the last two months. Copy Editor Ryan Thompson troop requests are expected within ecution to rapists, so long as they pay How many more lives are we will- Web Editor Ian Albahae the next few weeks on the heels of the a fine to the injured party. ing to sacrifice in Afghanistan to prop up a corrupt, incompetent, impotent Senior Staffer Josh Fredrickson two deadliest months for U.S. forces The legislation prompted protest and anachronistic government? Photo Editor Erik Tanner of the eight-year campaign to root out from the international community and was initially halted as Karzai Especially when the crooks in Kabul Asst. Web Editor Peter Nguyen al-Qaida and the Taliban. Yet, as we mark the somber an- promised to review and amend the have thus far shown little interest in Asst. News Editor Kim Nelson niversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist draconian and woefully loathsome cultivating democratic behavior or Asst. Features Editor April Schulhauser attacks, perhaps we should take some law. championing equality and human rights. Asst. Sports Editor Heather Furey time to weigh the merits of continu- In the weeks before Afghanistan’s Will we ever learn from the mis- Advertising Manager Michael Kent ing to commit troops and tax dollars national election, however, the bill to what is starting to look more and was surreptitiously enacted without takes of the past? The Soviet Union Asst. Ad Manager Kristen Montalto more like an interminable quagmire. the approval of parliament, as Karzai was not broken and communism Ad Sales John Prince The conventional wisdom for in- sought to shore up support from hard- did not fall at the hands of Ronald Staff Writers Josh Gore creasing troop levels centers around line religious fundamentalists. Reagan’s “Star Wars,” it succumbed Angela Passafaro the belief that Afghanistan’s nascent Waning in popularity, with polls to the wounds it received fighting Max Jaeger democratic government could not showing his chances of winning a protracted guerrilla war in the Distributor John Prince stand on its own to face the menacing re-election ranging from dubious to treacherous Afghan mountains. The same grievous injuries could Adviser John Timpe threat of a resurgent Taliban. But for a snowball’s chance in Afghanistan, what kind of government are we ask- a desperate Karzai appears to have befall the U.S. if we do not reevaluate Printer Central Florida our misbegotten plans for escalation. Publishing ing our valiant soldiers to sacrifice? taken a page from Iran’s Mahmoud v v v President Hamid Karzai, derisively Ahmadinejad. dubbed the “Mayor of Kabul” due to “[This] is state-engineered fraud,” E-mail Josh Fredrickson at Student Union, Bldg. 58, E room 2209 his government’s inability to con- said Karzai’s main opponent, former [email protected]. 1 UNF Drive trol the tribal territories outside of Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah. Jacksonville, FL 32224

Phone: 904.620.2727 How would you prefer to be commuted from the parking lots to class? Fax: 904.620.3924 www.unfspinnaker.com “Since the parking lots are no where close to your actual class, I prefer to be teleported.”

-Josh Gore, Staff Writer

“Crip walk. Or ballerina twirls. Whichever mood I’m in.” Correction: The Editor in Chief and Senior -April Schulhauser, Assistant Features Editor Staffer incorrectly identified TJ’s Irish Pub’s location in the Sept. 2 issue. It is located two blocks west of Monument Road “Merry-go-round ... the featured animals would need to be North Florida on Fort Caroline Road. Rest as- themed, and it would go really really fast.” sured, they received the speech. Kim Nelson, Assistant News Editor

UNFSPINNAKER “Fifty-foot high giant barber shop swirly ladder poles should be put in each parking lot, students climb up and zipline to class; that or UNF jetpacks.” .COM -Mike Tomassoni, Art Director Page 12 Discourse Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Libertarian way to be a global humanist Miracles really do fly Invention of wingsuit flying could find us airborne Person-to-person micro-lending will lead to upward mobility

We’ve all had Kim Nelson I have recently been convinced that neither James Cannon the human flying Asst. News Editor Liberals nor Conservatives are global human- Editor in Chief dream, you know, itarians anymore. a species favorite Caring for your fellow man is a prime involving the surreal tenant of every major religion and is at the sensation of taking heart of most philosophies. But in the current flight, soaring over awards, performed ridiculous American political landscape, aid has been co- used. But it isn’t as callous or impersonal as our towns and surrendering base-jumping stunts and most opted by the government and is being obfus- critics claim international bankers or the to the wind as it whips the importantly, mastered the cated so the real meaning of global humani- International Monetary Fund are. There is no fibers of your facial hair. potential of the wingsuit. tarianism is lost. It should be people helping return on investments to worry about. The Waking up is always un- The idea of a wingsuit people. interest from the loan is used to pay for the welcome, and the act seems has been in the works since Liberals see the path to humanism through system, and the principle can either be with- so chimerical…until now. the 1930s, although it wasn’t government-led foreign aid. No matter how drawn from the system upon repayment or Ladies and gentlemen, until 1998 that Jari Kuosma noble and well-intentioned it may be, in real- can be used to help some other entrepreneur. we’re coming closer than ever and Robert Pecnik joined ity all it does is support the status quo. Look Almost all of the participants seeking to capturing that dream. forces to build a wingsuit that no further than the billions of dollars that loans are existing successful businessmen Although a sort of “cloth- was both safe and attainable, have been sunk into Africa and the lack of re- and businesswomen in their respective com- ing device” is required to according to Birdman Inc.’s sults – there is violence, poverty and warfare munities who are seeking to expand their survive this extreme sport, Web site. on the same levels as there were 20 years ago. operation to increase their upward mobility. it is surprisingly sleek and There, it explicates the The money is siphoned through corrupt gov- This spirit is what has made America the feeling incredibly close to non-technical mechanics of ernments and warlords, and the people who great, and now through economics and com- being natural, let me intro- the contraption. Basically, actually need the resources receive pennies passion, we are are able to export this basic duce to you, the “wingsuit,” a wingsuit flier jumps off on the dollar. tenant the world over without governmental or more popularly known as of something, whether it Even Conservatives think of themselves as extortion or military conquest. a “birdman suit” or “squirrel be a hot air balloon, the humanists as they gallop across the world to Imagine what a few hundred dollars can do suit.” Matterhorn, the Petronis militarily intervene in any conflict to help the for a rural village businessperson in Darfur The art of the contrap- Twin Towers or an airplane. supposed little guy defeat oppression. Again: or Somalia. tion has to do with how the The fliers wear a wing- No matter how well-meaning, Conservatives I have been a member of Kiva and a lender fabric is sewn between the suit as well as parachute must separate themselves from theoretical for more than two years now, and have helped legs and arms creating an equipment for landing alive. gains and live in the real world. Throughout people from India to Lebanon to Peru. But airfoil shape. But back to Developers are attempting American history, foreign intervention has more importantly, my fellow Kiva lenders how I found out about this to be able to land a wingsuit created enemies, killed civilians and de- have contributed more than $90 million since craziness. TED.com is a Web parachute-free, but at this stroyed economic progress. 2005, of which more than 80 percent is award- site developed by those in the point, it is simply too risky The real path to peace, prosperity and an ed to women entrepreneurs in 181 countries. academic organization TED, and still in the research upward economic mobility is through trade There are more than 500,000 lenders, but an acronym for Technology, stages. and commerce. what is most encouraging is that lenders Entertainment, Design, The aerialist then experi- Since the development of modern econom- are not removing their money upon repay- and is owned by the Sapling ences an intense vertical ics, technological and societal advances have ment – which has a 98 percent rate, which is Foundation. drop, and the wingsuit uses been on a scale never before seen in human better than most corporate banking institu- TED hosts lectures at the forces of gravity in order history. We are able to create medicines that tions – lenders on average have reinvested five their annual invitation-only to generate the airspeed that save lives, which mere years ago would have additional times since their initial loan. conferences that were held in the suit then converts into surely been terminal; we are able to travel the Not only does this system work, it helps Monterey, Calif. but moved an incredible amount of lift. cosmos, which is something man has dreamed businesswomen in a way no other institution to Long Beach, Calif. for 2009 From there comes the phe- of since we started assigning supernatural has ever – which is important because histori- due to their increased suc- nomenal part, the wingsuit powers to the stars; and we are able to com- cally speaking they are the most oppressed cess and popularity. Upwards flier can then manipulate the municate instantly throughout the world and and subjugated segment in society. of 400 videos are free to form of his or her body to cre- beyond, which is something that was unheard But more importantly, through practice view online at TED.com. I ate the due amount of lift and of even 50 years ago. it teaches people who are less fortunate and heard about it through the drag – resulting in an epic But more importantly, we have lifted more can’t afford higher education or formal busi- grapevine and have been spectacle of balls-to-the-wall than a billion humans from abject poverty ness training real life lessons about finance frequenting it ever since. horizontal bird action. Literal over the last century due to economic freedom and business which will continue to be taught TED’s catch phrase is “ideas flying! To get technical, the and the advances that spring forthwith. long after the loan is repaid. worth spreading,” and boy, I lift-to-drag ration is typically If people are serious about helping others There are countless principles about basic couldn’t agree more. 2.5:1. they should look into programs such as economic freedom and liberty being taught The specific lecture that On an entirely higher level Kiva, a micro-lending system which allows throughout the world because of compassion- introduces this base-jumping than commonplace parachut- people to lend to others in Third World na- ate liberty-oriented lenders, rather than by technology features Ueli ing, this extreme sport seeks tions. governmental compulsion that usually runs Gegenschatz, a 30-some- to defy the laws of nature. I I choose how much I wish to lend, I choose counter to its stated goal. thing-year-old Switzerland urge each and every one of the reason for offering the loan and I choose To quote one Kiva proponent, “In a native from a city called you to take a look at the when I am able to afford the loan. And, to be Libertarian world, all foreign aid would be Apenzellerland, so of course TEDTalks session on TED. extremely clear, it is a loan – not a gift. Kiva-style.” he was bound to be charis- com, type in wingsuit in the Rather than national governments extort- matic. search bar and click on the ing taxes from its citizens to give to other gov- E-mail James Cannon at [email protected]. The TEDTalks opens with first video that pops up. The ernments so they can decide which politically Gegenschatz giving the audi- music the video director connected class or segment of society receives ence a briefing on his per- paired the jump to couldn’t be the donations, Kiva is a person-to-person lend- sonal history as an aerialist. more perfect. For more information about Kiva log on to ing system. Having first taken a plunge Goosebumps are guaran- www.Kiva.org. Borrowers must submit a prospectus so from the sky in 1989, he has teed to follow. lenders can decide where their capital is best E-mail Kim Nelson at since taken home many [email protected]. Wednesday, september 9, 2009 expressions page 13 Children use imagination to open hospital doors

The volunteers Creative byArt Apr ilProfessor Louise Freshman curriculum by April SchulhBrownause rhas served as the bridge between As suffocating as our Schulhauserassistant featuresUNF’s editor Department of Art and Design white-walled classrooms and tiny assistant fea tures editor and Art With a Heart since 2002. A three- dorm rooms may seem, they don’t even Artistic expressioncredit gives internship a flavor to or life, independent a sign of study reason beginto to compare with the monotony Artistickeep progressing, expression a hopeis of available what could to her be if previous a bridge students were built of between hospital rooms. 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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday, Sept. 10 Eco Adventure Hours, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Nature Trails, Lot 100 Sunday, Sept. 13 Exhibit: Darwin Year, the Library Access Church Service, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Open Forum, 9 to 9:30 a.m., Bldg. 58, room 3601 Fine Arts Center, Lazzara Hall Movies on the House: Fears of the Dark, 7 p.m., Sound Effects with UNF Music Faculty, 2 p.m., MOCA Regal Cinema, Beach Boulevard Monday, Sept. 14 Friday, Sept. 11 UNF Financing Corporation Meeting, 3 to 4 p.m., President’s Conference Room- Deadline for Reinstatement, 5 p.m. Mindfulness Meditation, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Bldg. 58W Deadline to Appy for Graduation, 5 p.m. Last Day to Petition to Add a Course, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 Domestic Travel Training, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Building 53, room 1400 Film: “Freedom to Dream: Rights of Immigrants,” The Friday Lounge, 2 to 4 p.m., Women’s Center 6 p.m., Building 58W, room 2704 September Peace Concert, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral

Wednesday, Sept. 16 Saturday, Sept. 12 Panel Discussion: Constitution and Police Misconduct, Riverside Arts Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Under Fuller Warren Bridge 6 p.m., Fine Arts Center, Recital Hall Philosophy and Religious Studies: “Health Care, Conscience, and Property,” 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Building 39, room 1009

Horoscopes by The Spinnaker Sisterhood of the Celestial Skylines

Black and white is the Did you catch the screening The heavens know you love Time to watch corny TV way to go this week, young of “My Neighbor Totoro” being like other people, shows, Cancer. Since the Aries. The stars know you last week, Taurus? The Gemini, but why not try stars know of your many relate this color scheme to stars are calling this week being yourself for once? homework assignments high school theme parties, the week of T for you April This week, you should try and tests this week, they but these colors will help to and May babies. Try out to be genuine in everything want you relax for at least discover contrasts between different teas from local tea you do. Sorry, but wearing 30 minutes to enjoy good multiple aspects of your stores, make sure you get a that DC Shoes hat while old-fashioned program- March 21 - April 19 life. Take note of those April 20 - May 20 tee time for 10 a.m., 2 p.m., May 21 - June 21 sporting your hip green June 22 - July 22 ming. Hide somewhere black moments, most likely 3 p.m. or anything with :30 Ray Bans does not qualify and catch the Suite Life illuminating that sketchy and dress to the tens this as being your own person. on Deck. They play Disney party you went to Sunday night. Balance it week. You had that extra day off, so why not Do you have to? Yes. But one dinner alone Channel at the Boathouse for a reason, out with one of those new all-white shirts take a bath in your tub? should fill this requirement. Looks like you dude! Just make sure to go before Saturday you bought to impress your love interest. lucked out once more. – College Game Day is this big thing that the stars over UNF know nothing of.

Time to get scary, Leo! The stars are mixing Go ahead and indulge in Advert your attentions Although the heavens and a-fixing themselves the trek to your favorite away from your sneaking don’t fully understand all crazy right now. And Mediterranean joint, Libra. suspicions concerning an why adults make plans you know why, handsome What most people don’t real- ex-flame this week. Scorpio, for Halloween right when Virgo, it’s your birthday ize about three-day weekends you’ve got some jealous ten- September rolls around, month! Upon consulting is how easy it is to immedi- dencies, but this isn’t the they do know that this is a Ouija, you should celebrate ately stress yourself out after best time to let yourself big trend amongst you and with cupcakes frosted with such limited luxury. Bring morph green with envy. July 23 - Aug. 22 your buddies. In this year’s Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 brown moustaches, but the Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 along a couple of workbook Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 Holding grudges has got early planning stage, stay tarot cards show sprinkle- pages to kind of work on as to be one of these attrac- away from the zombies covered sugar cookies and a bottle of you munch on your falafel tive qualities, after all. The theme. It’s been so over-played, but at least Mike’s Hard Cranberry Lemonade is the and attempt to maintain some balance be- person isn’t in your life anymore for a rea- it will separate you and your friends from way to go for your 21-year-old self. Unfor- tween leisure and learning. After all, isn’t son, so instead, try focusing your attention that annoying kid who sits in the front tunately, the crystal ball and the tea leaves defining equilibria sort of your forte? on mastering some hieroglyphic symbols, row of your math class and his lot. kept reading “Devil’s Food.” memorizing the Depeche Mode discography or something else worthwhile.

Bossa nova is your buddy, Capricorn, oh, Capricorn. Don’t forget to load up on Apparently you’re quite the Sag, try and listen to it This week isn’t looking your veggies this week, imaginative catch, Pisces. lots this week. The music so hot. As temperatures Quari. What with that Allow your vivid mind to genre, which originated in fall, so will your patience darned swine flu running work the electric details Brazil in the late ‘50s, will level. The irksome hygiene rampant through our quaint buzzing in your brain into truly punch up your strut. habits of your questionable campus, it can’t be a bad your everyday routine. Take Let the samba rhythms roommate that used to not idea. Think of Popeye — a different route to work, of artists like Stan Getz bug you so much will seem that guy knew what was up. and see what fantastic dif- Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 and Sergio Mendes groove Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 like a catastrophic annoy- Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 Besides, you never know, Feb. 19 - March 20 ferences lay along the path through your veins, accom- ance. It’s really no big thing you might find that aspara- that you never noticed. panying you through the worthy of any sort of rage. gus has potential to be far Absorb the simplicity and next seven days’ trials. Instead of unleashing a towel-swindling more savory than any Girl Scout cookie quiet beauty of the vandalized stop sign duel, let it roll off your back. could ever prove to be. down your block. Now, ain’t that something? Page 16 expressions Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Come clean with some psychedelic shoegaze dreams Songs to Jam to Whilst Searching for a Parking Spot

Huffing, puffing, grunting, straining your neck to see further across the morbidly stuffed plain of UNF’s parking lots. We’ve all been there 10 to 30 minutes — sometimes longer — tire- lessly visually groping for somewhere to keep our cars while inside the institution learning. In a semester when parking seems to be the sickest joke around, I’ve rounded up a prescrip- tion of tunes to spur, comfort and cajole you during this painful morning, afternoon and evening process. In somewhat chronological (cynical, angered, disappointed, defeated and eventually — hopefully — relieved) order, there is: “Convenient Parking” by Modest Mouse

An obviously mocking choice considering the crop of asphalt slots and their typically filled nature, however, Isaac Brock warps the irony into head-bobbin’ egging on. Cymbal-heavy smashing and Brock’s trademark banshee-hollering swell into an explosion of drive to locate any empty space in any of the legal parking areas on campus.

“People C’mon” by Delta Spirit Yanked from their only release, “Ode to Sunshine,” the Spirit’s “I’m a wandering soul/ I’ve New Zealand’s classic pop group comes out of got no place of my own,” could be taken many ways. However, I’m assuming lead singer- songwriter Matt Vasquez’s whining to be parking-centric in this case. The quad-struck rum- hiding with the release of “Mister Pop” bling tom drums nicely emboss the theme plea of just searching, scouring. “And I got some- By beca grimm same outfit daily to a lackluster desk thing to say, my friends/ I will never lay down without a fight,” would echo nicely throughout features editor job, only to come home to a sterile, the parking garage during one of those stand-off parking scrimmages. Careful kids, it’s not suburban home. “Factory Man” has worth anyone getting hurt to ensure that you don’t miss a pop current events quiz (that your Strawberries might seem like a similar theme of accepting a seem- professor won’t let you make up). Take it easy. the ultimate complement to kiwis, ingly mundane existence. that is, until you hear New Zealand There are tinges of golden nos- band The Clean. Then you might talgia-cloaked accounts with “Back fully fathom that it’s not berries at all in the Day” (“I’m not here for a long “Useless” by Depeche Mode that play the perfect foil to the kiwi — time/ I’m just here for a good time” is why, it’s got to instead be pop music. a good couplet to keep in mind in cer- This is the perfect track for when you are “vulturing” the lot. Don’t pretend you don’t know The big-gun, lo-fi group, which tain situations, you gotta admit). Yo “vulturing” and that you don’t practice at least twice a week on campus. For those of you still formed in 1978 in Dunedin, is cred- La Tengo-ish organ-, violin-, snare- sitting wide-eyed, “vulturing” is when you follow people roller-blading out to their cars (or so ited for the formation of the seminal popping vrooming introduces the you suspect) and you wait for them to load up and leave their spot for none other than your Flying Nun Records in Christchurch, following frenzy of an instrumen- stalking self. The opening verse, accurately accented by Alan Wilder’s nearly-painful synth, New Zealand in 1981 by wild fan and tal track, “Moonjumper,” in a most “Well, it’s about time/ It’s beginning to hurt/ Time you made up your mind/ Just what is it music store owner Roger Sheperd. seamless fashion. all worth,” proves a perfect anthem for the vacillating stalkee — I mean, how long does it take The Clean arguably defined the The album’s second ditty, how- to determine if it’s just a sandwich or home delivery that you need? sound of New Zealand pop (bassist ever, “Are You Really On Drugs?” is Bob Scott even went on to found fel- the only one that could be considered low influential band The Bats) and an nearly a flop. It just rings too famil- entirely different breed of shoegaze, iar to the ultra-awkward “We Are “Drive On” by Johnny Cash hand-tipped with brothers Hamish All on Drugs” from Weezer’s equally and David Kilgour’s punk-inspired strange “Make Believe.” There are OK, yes, this is an ode to Vietnam vets. OK, yes, the only relevant line in this tune is “Drive chord progressions and melodic per- cute instances with the instrumental on/ It don’t mean nothing,” but since it’s in the chorus, and therefore reiterated thrice, I’ll cussion. aspect — as there always seems to be overlook the rest. Cash’s boot-thumping guitar strokes your ego just so you won’t get too Seven releases and several label in The Clean’s creative products — offended when some mammoth pick-up swoops into the spot you also raced toward but just changes later, The Clean dropped but the repetitive, “Are you really on missed. Drive on, young osprey. As Cash says, it don’t mean nothing. There will be another their latest, “Mister Pop” on Merge drugs?/ Everyone wants to know-oh- parking space for you. Fingers crossed. Records Sept. 8, pulling themselves oh-oh-oh,” doesn’t do much along the back above the radar. Psychedelic lines of terrible fun. Also, the synth- and garage guitar saturates the se- doused vocals in “Tensile” is a little dated freak-out disc, drenching your weird, but forgivable. “Baby, Now That I’ve Found You” by Alison Krauss stereo in a Technicolor stew of pleas- All in all, the album plays out antly distracted mashed potatoes. with the completeness of a slightly This is the track to pump when you’ve finally descended The Holy Grail: An Empty Parking Just like a 1987 prom’s pivotal spiked fruit punch afternoon of rol- Space. It’s crucial to swing in quickly (yet carefully, trust me, hitting parked cars is an ex- slow dance number tripping on licking in lush New Zealand foothills pensive whoops-a-daisy) and valiantly. Krauss’ bluegrass, honey-drenched voice croons those some LSD borrowed from Anton — if that makes any sense at all. captivating lines, “Baby, now that I’ve found you/ I won’t let you go,” as if you’d sacrifice this Newcombe, “Loog,” the first track Feel free to fill your ear canals gem of parking area marked off by such beautifully slopped white paint lines to much of melts the edges of your being with with The Clean’s latest effort on anyone, except the Pope. Her vocals capture that sweet, sweet moment of justifying all the fog-machine organ and ethereal fe- Merge Records’ Web site with a free “vulturing” and frustration of ferociously scanning Lot 18. If you’re particularly lucky, you male whisper-singing. streaming of the entire record for might even make it to class on time. “In the Dreamlife You Need a a limited time and experience the Rubber Soul” oozes astral, layered Kiwi-tinged spectacle for yourself. vocals reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine’s album “Loveless.” Low- E-mail Beca Grimm Compiled by Beca Grimm. mixed surf guitars conversely cor- [email protected]. respond with soaring twangs and ex- plore the monotony of sporting the Page 17 expressions Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Students squeegee ink into art at MOCA Expand mind, art collection Sept. 17 at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville with live exhibit from UNF printmakers by Beth Coulter These skills that students Contributing Writer learned in the classroom are now being applied to their lives The UNF Printmaker’s Guild in the Jacksonville communi- — a collection of graphic design ty through the channel of the majors, studio art majors and at Guild, said Emily Douglass, the least one photography major — Guild’s faculty advisor and as- will be exhibiting their printing sistant professor in the depart- prowess and giving away custom- ment of art and design. ized artwork at the prestigious UNF students, faculty and museum. MOCA staffers are thrilled about “It’s going to be a produc- the MOCA-student collaboration. tion,” said Amber Richards, se- “We are so pleased that the nior graphic design major and Printmaker’s Guild is going to Guild secretary. be here,” said Cathy Fitzpatrick, The live printmaking dem- associate director of education onstration, running from 7 to 9 at MOCA, and added that stu- p.m., complements the opening dent participation helps to make of MOCA’s Robert Motherwell MOCA more vibrant. exhibit. A renowned printmaker MOCA extended the invitation and abstract artist, Motherwell’s to the Guild following the Guild’s work is carried on in the Guild recent, well-attended, outdoor members’ creations. printmaking event, complete erik tanner| sp innaker Kingsley Spencer, senior with free prints on paper and graphic design major and Guild shirts, in Atlantic Beach. treasurer, expects to have about If screen-printing demonstra- 15 screen-printing stations. tions and the work of a famous ab- “We’re going to have stacks of stract artist-screen-printer com- paper lying around. People can bo isn’t enough to get you out of pick up paper, and the artists will your jammies and out to MOCA, Attendees get the chance to have personalized art created by students. print their image onto the paper there will also be snacks and alco- in any way you want. It’s basical- hol. Refreshments will be served, in painting and drawing have that this will continue. the larger educational commu- ly free personalized art,” Spencer and a cash bar will be operating, been recreated to include “This year is an exciting nity,” she said. said. Fitzpatrick said. Entrance to the Printmaking,” Douglass said. and wonderful time for our de- For more information, look Rotating between 20 to 30 museum is $10. Douglass thanks student en- partment as we grow with new for the “UNF Printer’s Guild” screens, Guild members will be Printmaking is not only thusiasm for the improvement. curriculum, grow with new art on Facebook and send a mes- using mesh screens, prepared blossoming in the artistic com- Events, such as Sept. 17’s, help and design majors of painting, sage to a Guild officer. If you’re before the demonstration. MOCA munity, it is breaking onto the expand student knowledge and drawing and printmaking, and looking for some face-to-face in- attendees will see the final steps academic scene at UNF in major awaken new passions for print- grow into the MOCA downtown teraction, stop by the print lab, in screen-printing where the form. Shelly Boyd, a senior pho- making, she said. community,” Douglass said. in Building 45, room 1604. printmaker pulls a print — tak- tography major, kids about hav- “[The events are] basically just “All of these important and ing the design from the mesh- ing a printmaking minor. For a fun way to show what printmak- carefully cultivated aspects of covered frame onto a sheet of pa- beginning students, this will be ing really is,” Boyd said. teaching as a department con- E-mail Beth Coulter at per by squeegeeing ink over the no joke. Printmaking is going strong at tinue to distinguish UNF in the [email protected]. burned designs. “The BFA, BA and minor UNF, and Douglass is optimistic city of Jacksonville and within Proximal Pilgrimages: Anheuser-Busch Brewery hops into style Free factory tour in north Jacksonville leaves thirsty folks drenched in beer production knowledge by Beth Coulter North Jacksonville Containers signs depicting how the wort is is transferred to a lager tank for a specifically for the beer they held. Contributing Writer sit beyond a railing and informa- cooled before the yeast is added second fermentation process. The But this is all you really need tive signs about the brewing hang and the mix is left to rest for six grain juice sits on top of a hand- to know: two free beers (for A winding sidewalk through every few feet, reiterating the days. The hallway opens up to six spread cushion of beechwood those 21 and older, of course) hedges and annuals leads the guide’s words. The sound of the padded benches, decorated in al- chips inside a massive silver cyl- and free pretzels! Coke products visitor of the Anheuser-Busch guide’s lecture swirls around the ternating red and blue fabric, po- inder. Here, the beer develops its are also on tap. Brewery to a double door, un- spacious room. The leader of the sitioned in front of a flat screen. carbonation and final flavor. Before you leave, be sure to der a glimmering green awning, group explained how the contain- Movie time! The real thrill was at the end do the touristy thing and snap adorned with their logo. Upon ers are put to work. Barley and “Barley malt, barley malt, bar- of the walkway, past the tanks a photo with Larry, the plastic entering the lobby, the visitor rice are separately added to wa- ley malt!” Budweiser employees and holders and past the pro- clydesdale. is greeted by a display case con- ter and crushed, combined and said on the screen as they anima- duction line where beer bottles Most importantly – remember taining almost 50 different beer raked, strained and then boiled. tedly and repetitively explained are filled, capped, labeled and not to drink and drive. If you are bottles – all produced by various The result is a liquid called wort. the five ingredients used to create boxed. From a dark mahogany a lightweight, and those two sam- Anheuser-Busch breweries. This Hops are then mixed with the their beverage: barley malt, rice, hallway, the tourists are invited ple beers have made the sidewalk is the starting point of the brew- wort to give the beer its flavor and water, hops and yeast. into the Anheuser-Busch hospi- a little wobbly, meet up with your ery tour for visitors of all ages; aroma. Following the video, the tour tality room. soda-drinking, under 21-year-old even those under 21 are welcome. Moments before the heat be- guide escorts tourists through Gold chandeliers hang sus- friends and make them drive you Moving from the lobby to the comes too much to bear, cold air a brief lesson on the company’s pended above 30 tables. The high- home. “hot side” via elevator, the tour rushes from behind an automatic history, how Anheuser-Busch light of the room is the roomy bar, Sound like it might quench guide explained the first high- door, leading to a hallway and a dealt with prohibition and it’s paneled with a light wood and en- your adventurous thirst? Visit temperature steps for making small movie theater. The carpet- time-honored, successful mar- circled by a gold hand railing. The www.budweisertours.com for fur- this amber alcohol. Stepping from ed hallways, holding information keting campaign. Along the way, Anheuser-Busch logo, an eagle in- ther information on hopping on the cool lobby into the “hot side” about Anheuser-Busch’s history windows into the yeasted beer’s tertwined with a vibrant red “A,” an upcoming tour. is an experience. Heat rushes and its beer-making techniques, six-day resting place occasionally rests on an off-white wall behind to greet you, bringing with it a are reminiscent of a wide, well- appear in the wall. the bar. During my visit, one bar- E-mail Beth Coulter warm smell: an unusual combina- air-conditioned theme park line. Once the beer has a week of tender worked the eight beers on [email protected]. tion of bread and popcorn scents. Along the walk are gold-framed solitude, our guide informed us, it tap, providing glasses designed Page 18 expressions Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Escape anime-centric Japanese culture with free film festival UNF professors offer semester-long peek inside Japan with culturally influential films

Emily Hartford the people-watching is amaz- other Japanese films shown on U.S. Richter is the president of the Contributing Writer ing,” de Villiers said. “My hope screens, so I wanted to show a wide Asian Film Research Society. He is is that the series will generate range.” looking forward to seeing the rest You can now break away from interest in foreign films.” To assist him in selecting the of the movies in the series. your limited and anime-based films, de Villiers sought the help “I think they have different education on Japanese culture Campus-wide support of UNF education Professor Meiko filming techniques than western as UNF is holding a Japanese To achieve this goal, de Villiers Negishi, who grew up in Tokyo. films do. I just want to watch them film series. The films will have partnered with many campus orga- With de Villiers’s educational back- because I think I’ll enjoy them and English subtitles and will be nizations to help promote the series. ground in film and Negishi’s love maybe learn a few things,” he said. free of charge Tuesday, Sept. Sponsorship came from a variety for comedies, their collaboration The tagline for a future movie

15 at 7 p.m. through Dec. 1 in of organizations including the UNF resulted in a well-balanced range gra p hi c : ha d sm ith| sp innaker reads, “Could you kill your best Building 45. President’s Fund, the International of genres. friend?” The film “Battle Royale,” an The film series features a Center, the Asia Council, the “I love comedies in general,” action-packed, violence-splattered variety of films ranging from Women’s Center, the Anime Club, Negishi said. “And human dra- epic that tells the tale of a group of horror to comedy, drama and, the Japanese Conversation Corner ma is also involved in Japanese middle-school kids dumped on an of course, anime. In addition and the English Department. comedies.” island with a deadly task ahead of to a free flick, Japanese juices, In coordination with the Negishi spoke highly of Sept. 8’s them inspired American director crackers and candies will be Women’s Center Film Festival, film, “Shall We Dance.” Quentin Tarantino’s artistic use of provided from Circle Japan which is during the last week of “The romantic comedy captures gore in the Kill Bill films. Grocery and Café. September, de Villiers chose the the Japanese family lifestyle and More information about the The success of last year’s film “Seagull Diner.” what life is like for a family living The first film, an anime called Tokyo film scene can be found Chinese language film series Diversity in the film selection is in the suburbs,” Negishi said. “My Neighbor Totoro,” attracted online at www.themidnighteye. and his recent visit to Tokyo a priority for de Villiers. a crowd of about 40 or 50 people, com and eastern Asian movie for a film conference influenced “What I wanted to do was show Cultural benefits which was a great turnout and very reviews can be found at www.gi- UNF film Professor Nicholas de a pretty wide range of genres, be- Both de Villers and Negishi exciting, Negishi said. antrobot.com. Villiers to organize a second in- cause I think most people encoun- believe that the Japanese film “It’s cool that there’s a crowd ternational film series, he said. ter Japanese film either in the form series is a good introduction to that size interested in attending,” “[In Japan,] the food is amaz- of anime or Japanese horror,” de the culture and learning about said UNF sophomore anthropology E-mail Emily Hartford ing, the pop culture is amazing, Villiers said. “There aren’t many cultural differences. major David Richter. [email protected]. Advertisement Wednesday, September 9, 2009 sports Page 19 UNF changes plans to fill seats UNF Athletics makes changes to Osprey Club, creates new student section in the Arena

By Heather Furey Moon said, so now they are going Assistant Sports Editor from student-athletes to parents and then alumni. The puzzle pieces to how UNF To gain even more support, the Athletics plans to fill their seats Osprey Club is selling reserved during the 2009-2010 seasons con- seating. They are reorganizing the tinue to fall into place. Arena into special sections and UNF is continuing the restruc- dedicating them to club members, turing of the Osprey Club, the season ticket holders, families and fundraising and fan relations wing general admission. of the athletics department, and There will also be a few particu- finding new ways to make attend- lar student sections including a ing UNF athletic events attractive: section behind one of the baskets, including the addition of a new said Kilcullen. Moon has hopes of student section in UNF Arena, for calling these seats The Birdcage. which the athletics department is If students feel like the name fits considering names such as The their section, Moon said he would Birdcage, said Athletic Director make it happen. Lee Moon. “I really want to dedicate these One of the key players heading seats to the students,” Moon said. up the reorganization efforts is Matt “But it’s not going to be like it has Kilcullen, assistant athletic direc- been in the past, where you can just tor for development of the Osprey walk into a game. You have to have Club. Kilcullen, former head coach a ticket or a student I.D.” for UNF men’s basketball team, Students will continue to be was appointed as the Osprey Club allowed into games for free, with president in July. UNF is trying an I.D. As for everyone else, the to do a number of things to align athletic department has released the Osprey Club with UNF’s new new ticket prices for the 2009-2010 Division I status including expand- season. For single tickets, it costs ed memberships, reserved seating $10 per game, except for matches and support for student-athlete against our rival Jacksonville scholarships, Kilcullen said. University that will cost $15. The “We have gotten off to a good base season ticket price is $120. start,” Kilcullen said. “This falls “It’s great that Lee Moon has big in line as a great support arm for plans for the Osprey Club. He has the athletic department, and we are done big things at other places, and well on our way to more member- I am excited to see what he can do ships.” here at UNF,” women’s basketball This is something that needs to Head Coach Mary Tappmeyer said. be done and improved upon, Moon All of the enhancements are 100 said. As a fundraising organiza- percent necessary, men’s basket- tion, the Osprey Club needs to raise ball Head Coach Matthew Driscoll money for scholarships and facility said. It’s important to have funding enhancements. In addition, these for facilities, equipment and schol- improvements could draw in more arships, but these new improve- people to UNF athletic events. ments are not the key components “If you promote your program to bringing in fans, both basketball and make it a fun event, people will coaches said. It’s winning. want to come and be a part of it,” “I think the Osprey Club will get Moon said. “We are doing what all more people excited about what we major Division I programs are do- are doing,” Driscoll said. “However, ing and what we have never done here’s the bottom line: What’s go- before.” ing to bring in fans is the way our One of the top things the Osprey players finish and win.” Club had to do was broaden their support base. In the past they were E-mail Heather Furey at very narrow in their outreach, [email protected].

Let your voice be heard UNF Athletics is looking to hear what students think the new student section should be called. If you have a creative idea contact the Spinnaker Sports Desk. -John Weidner [email protected] G ra p hi c : Cha d sm ith | SP INNAKER UNFSPINNAKER .COM Page 20 sports Wednesday, September 9, 2009 InsidetheHuddle

Heather Furey Angela Passafaro Ryan Thompson Max Jaeger Assistant Sports Editor Staff Writer Copy Editor Staff Writer

Question 1: What do you think the new student-only sections in the UNF Arena should be called?

I don’t know, but it sucks that we have “The Nest,” obviously. It’s not terribly Definitely “The Twisted Talons’ Treasure An attempt at forced bonding. to sit with the pep band. The only original, but I think it’s just right! Trove.” thing people are going to be saying all game is “what did you say?”

Question 2: Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon was fined $5,000 by Major League Baseball for taking too long to deliver his first pitch. Do you think rules in professional sports take away from the game?

Sometimes the rules get carried away in I think Americans butcher sports by adding I suppose those professional athletes As an avidly apathetic sports non-fan, I sports. Next thing you know, baseball rules and regulations to try and make it wouldn’t be fined my college tuition really feel like less rules would increase players will be fined for their pants being more exciting for the viewer. Let the man and a half if they didn’t make millions of my interest. I say do away with them too tight. pitch in his own time and play his game. dollars per year. “Sorry Susan, daddy has all. I want late hits, pitchers winging to sell the Lamborghini… you need a bus balls at people’s heads and uni-cylces in pass.” NASCAR. Question 3: Stillman College in Alabama canceled its football home opener because of the swine flu, when 37 of the players became sick. How should UNF handle athletes with flu symptoms? Peace them out until they’re better. They should lock them in the equipment UNF Athletics should encourage the Vaccinate all the players and hope that Athletes do everything together, and if closet and throw away the key! I don’t athletes to drink lots of orange juice the dangerous heavy metals in vaccines one is sick, they all will be sick. want swine flu running rampant through before morning practice and to stay will make them unstoppable killing our campus. away from that community water jug! machines.

Question 4: Golf wasn’t the only thing to watch at the Deutsche Bank Championship as Tiger Woods made a scene and threw his club on the fifth hole. Even though he is the No. 1 ranked golfer, does his character demean his title? I can’t believe he would show his true Golf needs all the extra action it can get. The Tiger has to be released from its They aren’t ranking him on his at- colors that early in the round. He I wouldn’t hold his Happy Gilmore mo- cage once in a while, don’t you find? titude or composure. If he can play shouldn’t be a respected player if he is ment against him. He’s still a role model. golf as well as he supposedly does, he going to act like a little girl every time deserves the title. he doesn’t hit the perfect shot.

Compiled by Heather Furey. Sports Column Wins key to filling seats, securing funding Last year, arriving five minutes Head Coach Matthew Driscoll are upon decades for it to experience before game time still got you a both in agreement that the best the type of the impact that Gator good spot on the first or second row Josh Gore thing UNF can do to raise atten- boosters have. for most UNF men’s and women’s Staff Writer dance is win: something the team A good year out of our basket- basketball games. has not been doing a lot of lately. ball programs could really increase However, UNF’s revised Osprey Driscoll has a history of turning funding through the club. Now it Club plans to delegate certain sec- programs around. looks as if the Osprey Club has tions of UNF Arena for students At Baylor, as an assistant coach, given the athletics program a fun- with the most notable section being Tappmeyer said she likes the he helped lead the team to its damental process of how to raise behind one of the nets and possibly men’s and women’s games sched- fourth ever 20 win season and a money. being called ‘the Birdcage.’ uled back-to-back because it pro- berth in the NCAA tourney. If the men’s or women’s bas- But do the students really want motes attendance to both games. Having an Osprey Club, though, ketball teams can make it to the their section named after an iconic This is a lot better than having is a good idea. A great idea if it suc- Atlantic Sun Conference tourna- 1996 gay comedy, starring Robin games spread out across the week, ceeds. Right now, it is in the hands ment in Macon, Ga., then anything Williams? and it should be easier for the of Matt Kilcullen, who Lee Moon can happen; they could find them- For it to be called The Birdcage, athletics department to market two calls “well-connected.” selves in the NCAA tournament though, it needs birds, and students games in one. Kilcullen will be in charge of with national attention. have a history of being in short sup- In the busy college life filled doing something no one ever did While losing may diminish ply. with extensive projects and quick for him while he was UNF’s coach. potential donations, winning could Women’s basketball Head Coach deadlines, students don’t have the And during his coaching reign, he change everything. Mary Tappmeyer has recently ex- time to support two teams. Putting expressed how tough it was winning pressed difficulty in raising student the games right next to each other on such a low budget. E-mail Josh Gore at attendance, even at one point offer- makes it a lot easier. The Osprey Club is still in its be- [email protected]. ing free pizza to students. Tappmeyer and men’s basketball ginning stage, and it will take years Wednesday, September 9, 2009 sports Page 21

Game of The Week Volleyball Golf opens season at Wolf Run Tribe too much for Ospreys By Heather Furey overall. Assistant Sports Editor The back nine rounds of golf By Heather Furey were lead by Dennis and Horne Men’s Golf Assistant Sports Editor The UNF golf team will try with scores of 73, joining the to improve upon their previous Ospreys in the third best round Wolf Run Intercollegiate As The UNF volleyball team left the ranking of 11th place from last of the day. Appalachian State Invitational Sept. 5 after year’s Wolf Run Intercollegiate UNF finished 11th with a winning two matches and falling to William as they return to Indiana Sept. score of 911, as Horne had his and Mary University in their final match. 12 through Sept. 13. first top-10 finish of the 2008- Game Day Information “We had a great tournament and will con- “We have only been prac- 2009 season. tinue to work hard and grow as a team,” UNF ticing since the last week in “We are excited to play in the Head Coach Kevin Campbell said. August, but everyone will be Wolf Run this year. It will be • Zionsville, Ind. Taking the first set wasn’t enough for coming back in great shape played at one of the nicer golf Hosted by Indiana UNF as William and Mary took the next three for the Intercollegiate,” Head courses, and the temperature University sets for a 3-1 win. Leading in the opening set Coach Scott Schroeder said. will be a lot cooler,” Schroeder Sep. 12 through 13 with a score of 25-20, junior middle blocker Some of the incoming fresh- said. “Keeping our golf simple Kaley Reed and senior outside hitter Agata men will be good assets to the and focused will give us the Dawidowicz added kills to the set. But William team, such as Kevin Phelan edge we need to do well.” and Mary controlled the rest of the game with and transfer from Mississippi Dennis’ score of 73 led him to Why To Watch? seven- to 10-point leads on the next three sets. State sophomore Sean Dale, a tie for 37th in the individual Schroeder said. standings, two strokes ahead • Any chance to beat the Hoosiers is like Win over host Appalachian State The Ospreys that soared on of Joe Byun, who shot 74 on being in a movie. UNF came out of their match against the front nine were senior J.C. Sunday. Chris Kennedy finished tournament host Appalachian State with a Horne, junior Chris Kennedy with a 77 for the Ospreys. • It’s the Ospreys first match of the season. 3-1 win. UNF improved their record against and UNF graduate Jeff Dennis. Michigan captured the 2008 Last season they finished second in the Appalachian State to 2-0 adding on to a 3-0 win Horne opened the day with team title with a score of 880, Atlantic Sun Conference, and in 2008 they during the 2006 season. a 4-over-par 75 but ended his while one of Indiana’s players, won UNF’s first ever Division I conference title. The match started off to UNF’s advantage second round of golf on a sour Jorge Campillo won the individ- as they closed the first set with a 25-20 lead, note, and was 6-over-par at one ual title with a 1-under-par 212. despite Appalachian State’s early lead at the point before getting it back beginning of the set. The Mountaineers came to 3-over-par and shooting 74 E-mail Heather Furey at back to win the second set, but they couldn’t hold the Ospreys for long. Appalachian State made a run for the lead during the third set, but UNF held them off and took the set 25-21, which secured them a Intramural sports growing at UNF 2-1 lead in the match. During the fourth set, UNF held a match point off of a kill from Lerch, but Appalachian By John Weidner State responded with a point to tie the set and Sports Editor the 7-7 football Greek championship force the extra point. The team battled back game. And UNF has had three teams win Fall 2009 Intramural and forth with numerous rallies and for nine Not everyone who loves competitive national championships in 7-7.” ties throughout the match. Finally an error by sports can be a UNF Division I athlete, UNF’s 7-7 team, “UNF Swoop,” won Schedule Appalachian State gave the Ospreys a match but there are still several other opportu- the national men’s rec championship last point, and they secured the match. nities available. year and was a Final Four team the pre- “This win was a team effort, and we were UNF has provided its students with vious year. UNF has had three national Team Event able to play a lot of our players, which made several different intramural sports pro- champion teams in the last ten years the difference,” Campbell said. gram options for almost 30 years. Along with the other two teams coming from • Volleyball - Aug. 31 with several fall and spring leagues for the co-rec league. Close call between Tennessee Tech various sports, UNF also offers several 7-7 football was the most popular • 7 on 7 Flag FB - Sept. 14 UNF came out with a close score against special events including a racquetball league sport last year at UNF, fielding 83 Tennessee Tech winning the match 3-2. UNF tournament, 40 yard dash and homerun teams. Volleyball had the second most • Osprey Bowl - Sept. 18 and Tennessee Tech exchanged points in the derby. teams with 76. opening set and were tied at 13 before UNF “We are expecting at least equal par- To balance out the leagues, the big- • 3 on 3 Basketball - Sept. 28 pulled away with a 3-0 run capped by an ace ticipation if not more from last year,” ger sports are split into two groups come from Read. Tennessee Tech won the next two said senior sports management major playoff time. Teams from sports such • Sand Volleyball - Oct. 5 sets by 27-25 and 25-23, respectively. Chris Hitt, the program assistant for in- as 7-7 football are split into two groups; Historically, Tennessee Tech is a good, tramural sports said. teams with above and teams with below • Indoor Soccer - Oct. 12 strong team, said Campbell. Once they have Last year was the largest turnout for .500 records. This system allows every- an advantage they hold on to it, she said. But intramural sports since Justin Cato took one to have more fun and compete at a • Softball - Oct. 19 the Ospreys persisted through the next two over as the Intramural Coordinator three level fit for them, Hitt said. sets. years ago, Hitt said. All of the intramural programs are Over the last few years, UNF has also open to UNF students and full-time fac- Individual notoriety begun to offer various new kinds of in- ulty members. Those who are interested Tournament Events UNF took their largest lead in the fourth tramural programs to its students. In in joining one of the fall leagues should set, going up early off a kill by senior out- the Spring 2009 semester, UNF offered its attend the captain’s meeting for their • Cornhole - Sept. 3 side hitter Naellis Sanfeliz. Then the Ospreys first intramural ultimate Frisbee league, league on the date listed. controlled the fifth set with three kills from which has spurned on the formation of For students who are looking for job • Racquetball - Week of Sept. 7 Dawidowicz and won the set 15-7. an ultimate Frisbee club at UNF, which opportunities, UNF’s intramural pro- Two UNF players earned awards for their hopes to compete in interstate play this grams provide a unique employment op- • 40 yd Dash - Week of Sept. 28 play in the tournament. Reed and junior out- year. Cornhole and whiffleball will be portunity. Students can apply to become side hitter Danielle Lerch were awarded All- added to the list of tournament events an official for several of the leagues that • Football Toss - Week of Oct. 5 Tournament team honors, as they put up big that are provided this year. UNF provides. numbers in their matches, said Campbell. The intramural programs draw in sev- To find out more information about • Table Tennis - Nov. 13 UNF will now travel to Nashville to com- eral teams each year who are interested intramural sports, visit the Recreation pete in a pair of Atlantic Sun Conference in playing for fun or competition, Hitt Office on the first floor of the Arena or • Homreun Derby - Nov. 23, 24 games Sept. 11 and Sept. 12 against Lipscomb said. contact them at 620-2998. and Belmont University. “It can get very competitive during the seasons and playoffs,” Hitt said. “Last E-mail John Weidner at E-mail Heather Furey at year over 400 people came out to watch [email protected]. [email protected]. 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Jacksonville pros in playoffs FLIGHT Jacksonville Axemen and Jacksonville Suns advance in postseason SCHEDULE

By Heather Furey didn’t take anything for granted during the 10 through Sept. 12 on the road against the Assistant Sports Editor season. Birmingham Barons in game one of their WoMen’s Soccer The Axemen were one victory away best of five series. The Jacksonville Jaguars might from their first national title in the three Right hand pitcher Cristhian Martinez, Sept. 11 have to claw their way to success, as the years they have played in the American who has developed into one of the leagues Jacksonville Axemen professional rugby National Rugby league since the team’s for- leaders in strikeouts, topped at 62 as Mike vs. Florida Atlantic team and the Jacksonville Suns minor mation in 2006. Stanton leads in homeruns, with 14. The Boca Raton league baseball team are on their heels for Howland told the Florida Times-Union Suns clinched their first-half season ti- the city’s spot-light in sports. last week that the team’s success has gener- tle in three years after a 7-1 win over the Sept. 13 Numerous teams at UNF have had suc- ated immense excitement from the Axemen Huntsville Stars Sept. 6. vs. Florida International cessful matches at Hodges Stadium, but fan base. “It feels great. I’m really proud of the not many have accomplished what the The Axemen also became a part of his- way the guys have played in this series,” Miami Jacksonville Axemen have over the past tory as they played in the Play it Again Suns manager Brandon Hyde told the few years. The only nick in the Axemen’s Sports “Half and Half” Challenge at UNF Times-Union this week by phone amid the UNF women is soccer players putting 2009 season was their loss to the New York Aug. 1 as an American football team played celebration in the Suns’ locker room in up big numbers and earning recogni- Knights Aug. 29 in the 2009 Championship a rugby league team for the first time in the Huntsville, Ala. tion for it are seniors Kady Dearing and Final XII 32-12, in New York, N.Y. history of both sports. To add to the Sun’s accomplishments, The Axemen rarely found themselves The Axemen have multiple players from closer Matt Peterson was recently named Lauren Maze, and freshman Michele behind their opponent this year as they UNF on their roster including Apple-Joe to the Southern League Postseason All-Star Larrinaga, being named at the Jackson- fought their way to the finals and accom- Pope in his fourth season with the team, Team, according to the Southern league. ville University Invitational All-Tourna- plished an undefeated regular season, but John Turlington and Nicolas Shea in their With 49 strikeouts in 53 innings, this sec- ment Team for their performances this going head to head with the Knights was a second seasons. ond round draft pick has proven himself past weekend. challenge in itself. Another Jacksonville team that has on the field. Despite pounding Boston 46-16 in the found recent success is the Suns, who will first week of the season, Axemen player now make their first appearance in the 2009 E-mail Heather Furey at Daryl “Spinner” Howland said his team playoffs as a Florida Marlins affiliate Sept. [email protected]. Volleyball

Sept. 11 vs. Lipscomb Nashville

Sept. 12 vs. Belmont Nashville

Sept. 16 vs. Jacksonville Jacksonville

The Ospreys came out of the Appala- chian State Invitational with two wins and a loss. They will now compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference Sept. 11 against Lipscomb.

“We came together as a team and learned a lot about each other. We are ready to move forward and ready to get started with conference play next weekend,” UNF Head Coach Kevin Campbell said.

Men’s Soccer Sept. 11-13 vs. Charleston, Furman Furman Diadora Tournament Greenville, S.C.

“We know where this team stands, and if we are able to clean up some of

erik T the mistakes we have been making we should be alright the rest of the sea- anner | S pinnaker son,” UNF Head Coach Ray Bunch said.

A Jacksonville Axemen player fights off two defenders during a 64-8 victory over the Bucks County Sharks July 18. Wednesday, Septermber 9, 2009 sports Page 23 Women’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Ospreys soar over UCF Classic gives UNF Eagles 4-1 first losses of season By Justin Sacharoff By Vincent Pesce Contributing Writer Contributing Writer

The UNF women’s soccer team came away The UNF men’s soccer team opened their from the Sept. 4 through Sept. 6 Jacksonville season Sept. 4 through Sept. 6 with two losses University Tournament with mixed results at the 2009 University of Central Florida Fall after splitting their games 1-1. Classic. The Furman Paladins were successful in The Ospreys lost 3-2 to the Iona Gaels Sept. containing the Osprey attack in a 3-1 loss for 6 in the final match of the UCF Fall Classic. UNF in their second game of the tournament. The Ospreys were the first to strike less Furman’s Martha Hall scored all three goals than three minutes into the match. Senior for the Paladins in the second half. midfielder Frank Dinzey passed the ball to The Osprey offense was held scoreless un- sophomore midfielder Calvin Lowe who shot til the 77th minute when sophomore midfield- the ball past the Iona keeper into the net. The er Vladana Petricevic scored her first goal as Gaels scored the equalizer in the 33rd minute an Osprey on a free kick from 25 yards away when Iona’s Mario Di Miceli received a pass from the Furman goal. off of a rebound and put it in the net. Four “I wanted to test the keeper. I was lofting minutes later, the Gaels scored the go-ahead up the ball trying to set up my other players, goal when Mario Aceto crossed the ball to and it dropped in for the goal,” Petricevic said Shane Jeffery who headed it in. The half end- in a news release. ed with the Ospreys trailing 2-1. UNF senior midfielder Lauren Maze dis- The Ospreys tied the game in the 84th min- played her level of commitment just before ute when an Iona player scored an own goal the second half in a head-on collision with a off of a UNF cross in the box. Iona would Furman player. Maze returned in the second regain the lead shortly after when Fernando half after being attended to by trainers. Liserra connected with Giovanni Destasio’s “Furman played well,” UNF Head Coach head on an Iona free kick, resulting in the Linda Hamilton said in a news release. “They third goal of the game. The Ospreys had one played tough and put us under some pressure more chance at goal, but the Iona goalkeeper and caused us to come out of our game.” blocked the shot. UNF fared better in their 4-1 victory over The Ospreys lost their first match of the Georgia Southern Sept. 4. Georgia Southern tournament 3-1 to UCF. The Ospreys went only managed five shots the entire game com- down 1-0 early when UCF’s Nik Robson netted pared to UNF’s 15 shots. a free kick in the 11th minute. The Ospreys Senior midfielder Elena Luzins scored the tied the game in the 28th minute when Lowe first goal for the Ospreys with a corner kick in crossed the ball to Dinzey who headed the ball the 22nd minute. in the back of the net. Freshman midfielder and forward The majority of the second half would Michelle Larrinaga scored two goals in the not see a goal after the first half ended in a game; the second came off a corner kick by tie. Then in the 80th and 81st minutes of the sophomore forward Sadie McLean which game, UCF’s Chris Feigenbaum and Jeff Larrinaga stole from a defender and booted Simmons both scored, putting the Ospreys into the net. Senior forward Katelin Swift away. added UNF’s third goal in the 60th minute. The Ospreys continue their campaign The Osprey defense was able to keep the when they take on Charleston in the Furman Eagles from scoring until the 62nd minute Diadora Tournament Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m. when Eagles forward Jenny Anderson scored Then they will play tournament-hosts Georgia Southern’s first and only goal. Furman Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m.

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points scored by UNF points scored by women’s soccer during UNF men’s soccer the Jacksonville University duing the UCF Fall 5 tournament. 3 Classic.

career-first goal scored back-to-back as an Osprey by Vladana goals made by Petricevic. UCF in the 80th and 81st minutes 2 to put away the 1 Ospreys. Page 24 Advertisement Wednesday, September 9, 2009