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THE OLDEST COLLEGE NEWSPAPER IN FLORIDA OCTOBER 22, 2004 FOUNDED IN 1894 WW\^THE>ANDSPUR Roommate Drama Homecoming!!! Positive Ad Campaign Think you have a bad room­ Get ready for the first homecoming week­ With Ad Campaigns rap­ mate? Read these horror sto­ end ever at Rollins! With sporting events, idly approaching a record ries about roommates from dress-up days, and lots of other festivities low level of slander, read a hell and what to do about the 2004 Homecoming promises to be the positive comparison of the them. start of a great traditions. candidates. page 8 ______pages 10-11 page 15 Rock The Vote With Rollins • ACE sponsors event for our Rollins com­ munity. Rock the Vote, ACE urged all organiza­ stressing the tions on campus to get involved with this event, and youth vote to many responded by putting Rollins students. out tables on the lawn that dealt with Voting issues. by Brittany Lee news editor ACE, the SGA, both the Rollins Republicans and the Mills Lawn teemed with Rollins Democrats, students and activity this Pinehurst, Eco-Rollins, the past Friday, October 22, with GLBTA, and our very own the All Campus Events Sandspur set up tables at the (ACE) sponsored program event. Throughout the Rock the Vote. Rock the Vote evening, students migrated took place from 4-7 p.m. and to the different tables and consisted of a multitude of received information or events aimed at encouraging learned facts. students to vote. The idea Rock the Vote, however, came about with the serious­ was not only an event for ness of the upcoming elec­ educating. * It proyided tion. ACE members felt stu­ much entertainment as well. dents needed to recognize photo/ADAM BURTON On one side of the lawn sat a the importance of their vote ROCKING OUT: One of the many bands that ACE booked to encourage Rollins students to huge jousting ring, and dar­ in determining how our participate in the election performs on Mills Lawn. ing students spent their time country will be run for' the help of financial contribu- major effort put forth by all zation was able to put next four years. With the tions from the SGA and a ACA members, the organi- together this one of a kind CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Democracy Forum • Several speak­ ers visit the cam­ pus to discuss international dem­ ocratic efforts. by Erika Batey asst. news editor On Thursday, October 21, a panel of distinguished experts came to Rollins to discuss the role of democra­ cy in the world today and to photo / ERIKA BATEY assess the degrees to which PANEL OF EXPERTS: Distinguished speakers visited Rollins it has been successful. to discuss the meaning of modern-day democracy, The first speaker of the borders. In order to have a noted that the country is cur- night was former democracy, Elam-Thomas rently failing to accelerate Ambassador to Senegal stated, a country must have economic change, "a free press, an independ- Unemployment is rising and Harriet Elam-Thomas. She ent judiciary, and a viable she believes that this could was extremely positive and be one of the principal stated that Senegal had economy." According to her, threats to stability. become a model for stability Senegal has achieved these aspects for the most part, has The second panelist was in western Africa. She also retired Lt. General Jay Mentioned that she person­ "a media that speaks its , Garner who worked as an ally had worked with the mind/ and is an example of a country where democracy administrator in postwar government to thwart has truly taken hold. Iraq. In the opening of his attacks on United States However, Elam-Thomas interests within Senegal's CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 J OCTOBER 29, 2004 THE SANDSPUR •NEWS Rock the Vote National Security

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Vic Henley added variety to challenging one another the performances. All in all, Rock the Vote Roundtable while many looked on and was an exciting event for all cheered. There was also a to be a separated nation." that attended. Jeff Shea, dunk tank, which attracted a As a member of the 9/11 Street Team Director of Ace, • Rollins hosts crowd. Food and refresh­ Commission, Senator Bob said, "The objective of the ments were in abundance, panel of distin­ Kerrey deemed it necessary event was to bring people with Sodexho providing guished visitors to to discuss the effects that the together and remind them of soda, cotton candy, and pop­ event currently have on this how important it is that they discuss matters of corn. To complete the year's election. Both Tom cast their vote for the next evening, two bands and one national security. Johnson, an Iraqi war veter­ president." Given the comedian all performed on a an, and two other panelists, crowds that attended and large stage set near the Mills by Pascale Proctor declared that Bush's reason­ the variety of programs staff reporter Building. Local bands ing for going to war did not offered to encourage aware­ Milhouse and Eden Row have anything to do with the ness of the importance vot­ The Galloway Room in from Boston both took the events of September 11. Tom ing holds, Rock the Vote the Mills Memorial Center outdoor stage amongst Johnson's son was killed in accomplished its mission. hosted the National Security much cheering. Comedian Round Table on Friday, the South Tower of the Twin October 22. The Roundtable Towers and believes that the featured former two-term war is not honestly being photo / PHOTOGRAPHER NAME fought to avenge the death SHARING HIS THOUGHTS: senator Bob Kerrey, current During the discussion, former of his son and many others United States Senator Bill U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey, Nelson, and three other pan­ on that day. expressed his views on the elists who talked about how The Iraq War veteran need for unity in national the war in Iraq affected professes to be "frustrated security endeavors. them. with the lack of post-war Senator Bob Kerrey, who planning" and believes that that there is a need for a new is in no way related to the "lack of security and power in the White House to Presidential candidate John infrastructure have now save the military, and there­ Kerry, believes that "unity is turned the [Iraqi] people fore sons and husbands. She key," and this unity cannot against us." In other words, does not want to be led to be obtained while current he believes that Bush's lack believe that troops are safe if President George Bush is in of help to the Iraqis, as well they are not, which she office. Kerrey discussed how as the military, caused them believes is the case in Bush's and why he believes John to "jump on the bandwag­ administration. According to Kerry will better our nation on." Tom Johnson, "it's not just in regards to national securi­ Another panelist at the about your party but your ty including the notion that Roundtable was a military beliefs and the truths." photo / ADAM BURTON Kerry "knows what it is like mom and wife. She believes

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OCTOBER 29, 2004 NEWS THE SANDSPUR Justice Served in Overseas Ballots • Access to over­ legal residence in Missouri, Abu Ghraib Scandal North Dakota, or Utah were seas ballots given the opportunity to use • Sergeant platforms" states CNN. "'The gloves are coming off, becomes an issue e-mail to vote. However, Frederick to serve The Associated Press gentlemen, regarding these critics stated their fears of reports that Frederick told detainees,' the e-mail, which in the upcoming possible vote tampering. eight years for his the court on Wednesday that was read into evidence, said. election. Many states missed the role in the Abu "military intelligence pur­ It added that the command September 19 date for send­ Ghraib prison poses" were the motives 'wants the detainees bro­ by Erika Batey ing out ballots to countries behind his treating the pris­ ken/" news editor overseas. Acting on pres­ abuse scandal. oners as he did. In his Two other soldiers have This year an estimated sure posed by political par­ by Ike Saunders defense, Frederick asserts been thus far sentenced after six million Americans ties, the Pentagon has decid­ ed to post a federal write-in staff reporter that he was not made aware pleading guilty. In May, abroad are eligible to cast of regulations regarding Specialist Jeremy Sivits was absentee ballots. Included in ballot on its website for over­ On October 20, "U.S. treatment of prisoners until sentenced to a year in prison. this estimate are half a mil­ seas citizens if their regular Army Reservist Staff after the abuse scandal. Sivits told a court marshal he ballots do not arrive on time. 7 lion troops overseas. Sergeant Ivan "Chip Associated Press also quotes saw Frederick "punching an The issue is particularly Lt. Col. Joseph Richard, a Frederick pleaded guilty to Frederick as claiming, "They inmate so hard that every­ important in this election, spokesman for the Pentagon, conspiracy, dereliction of told me to do what (military one present feared the man and the challenge of making stated, "This is being done at duty, maltreatment of intelligence) told me to do," was having a heart attack," sure all these eligible citizens the request of both political detainees, assault, and com­ after questioning his com­ reports CNN Online. "A have access to ballots is parties to extend every mitting an indecent act manders on the issue. "I was medic was called to attend daunting. Absentee ballots opportunity to those over­ under a plea agreement/' wrong about what I did and the man after the incident, have the potential to sway an seas, both civilian and mili­ reports CNN Online. He is I shouldn't have done it," which occurred November election. "Nearly seventy tary." to serve eight years for his Frederick confessed to judge 8, 2003," Sivits said. Military percent of the service mem­ Some states have even actions in Iraq. Frederick is Army Colonel James Pohl. "I intelligence Specialist Armin bers cast ballots during the decided to accept ballots that one of seven Maryland- knew it was wrong at the Cruz was sentenced to eight last election, compared with arrive late. While each state based 372nd Military Police time because I knew it was a months confinement, reduc­ fifty-one percent of the gen­ varies, some have estab­ Company members charged form of abuse." Frederick tion in rank to private, and a eral public and thirty-seven lished the cutoff date as late in the horrendous abuse further insists that he was bad conduct discharge back percent of U.S. civilians as November 17. Many fear incident that occurred in told military intelligence in September as a result of abroad," according to this could possibly cause a April earlier this year at a wanted the prisoners his participation in the scan­ Charles Abell, principal delay in the reporting of the Baghdad-area prison. Photos "stressed out, wanted them dal. Frederick's sentence also deputy to the undersecretary results. depicting what appeared to to talk more." resulted in a forfeiture of of defense for personnel and The greater opportuni­ be abuse on the inmates at One witness during the pay, a dishonorable dis­ readiness. In 2000, President ties available to vote over­ Abu Ghraib leaked to the trial was Chief Warrant charge and a reduction in Bush's victory was certified seas are important steps in media, sparking the contro­ Officer Kevin Kramer. He rank to private. The only after overseas ballots extending the vote to all versy. The prisoners were referred to an e-mail sent to Associated Press further were counted. Americans, regardless of forced into demonstrations him "from the U.S. com­ notes that Frederick's sen­ Steps are being taken to whether or not they are cur­ of public nudity and degra­ mand in Baghdad telling tence is the longest yet in assure overseas citizens have rently residing in the coun­ dation while others were him to order his interroga­ association with the scandal. even easier access to ballots. try. This right of overseas "forced to be wired and tors to be tough on prison­ Earlier last month, members citizens to vote was not hooded while standing on ers," cites CNN Online. of U.S. armed forces with given until 1975. Rollins Holds Democracy Forum

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their own government the most prominent spe­ independence from a colo­ Huskey stated, is the citi­ speech, he announced, structure. His third pro­ cialists on China in the U.S., nial power in the late eigh­ zens of the country are "You cannot take the U.S. posed task is to ensure the spoke about advances in teenth century. He believes associating capitalism and template of democracy and protection of minority Taiwan's democratic sys­ the country has made democracy with misery. stamp it on another coun­ rights. Fourth/oil must be tem. He said democracy progress with some strong Currently in Russia there is try, especially not in the shared with the people of began to take hold in the leaders, but is still charac­ concern of President Putin Middle East," while draw­ Iraq. His fifth proposal is 1980s and 1990s when mar­ terized by many weak insti­ centralizing power ing a few cheers from the to employ the unemployed tial law ended and oppos­ tutions. Additionally, a unchecked. Many feel that audience. He continued to youth. Referencing ing political parties were series of bad leaders and an he has used the recent state seven tasks that he President Roosevelt's allowed. In 1996, direct unstable environment have school tragedy to centralize feels are necessary if the Depression era projects, he Presidential elections with brought the country to the country. Using U.S. wants to succeed in stated that projects involv­ different parties and plat­ political failure. American terms, Huskey Iraq. The first is to halt ing youth would keep them forms were held. In 2000, The final speaker of the stated that this means "no Iran's influence in Iraq. The off the street and help elections were held again night was Eugene Huskey federalism and no checks second is to prevent a Shiite rebuild the country. His with a voter turnout of over of Stetson University and a and balances." Issues over takeover in Iraq during the sixth proposal is to stimu­ eighty percent. In the most Professor of Russian poli­ human rights and greater up-coming elections. His late the economy. Finally, recent elections earlier this tics. He commented that control over the press have answer to this problem is to the U.S. should develop a year there was controversy communist transitions to also been concerns that create three to four federal strategy to create an inde­ over the close results. democracy are the most have stood in the way of regions in Iraq, each gov­ pendent Kurdistan to pre­ However, the election challenging. Whereas Russia's full development erned by a different ethnic vent civil war from break­ ended relatively peacefully. countries > gaining inde­ toward democracy. Gong emphasized how in or religious identity in Iraq ing out. Garner's speech pendence from colonial The issues brought up just over half a century and united under a weak emphasized how difficult powers often had democra­ by each of the five special­ Taiwan has gone from mar­ central government. He building a democracy is. cy at some point in their ists show the different tial law to direct elections. compared this concept to "If democracy only means history, many communist stages countries around the nations usually had no pre­ the development of the U.S. providing free elections Georges Fauriol of the world are in their develop­ vious democratic history. from thirteen weakly unit­ and majority rule, then we International Republican ment toward democracy. Going from a state-run ed individual states into a will fail," he stated. Institute spoke rather nega­ Not only were they inform­ tively about democratic economy to a market econ­ ative, they gave an insight­ much stronger national Garriet Gong, a mem­ developments in Haiti. omy brings many difficul­ ful look into the individual government. Garner stated ber of the Center for Haiti is a country that expe­ ties, including inflation and challenges and accomplish­ that it is essential for the Strategic and International rienced revolution and unemployment. The result, ments of different states. Iraqis to be comfortable in Studies and named one of OCTOBER 29, 2004 4] THE SANDSPUR HOLT NEWS Turning Passion Into Progress • The Career love the work that I do." I found, however, that I Coach offers kept returning to my inter­ advice for integrat­ view notes from one student in particular. Olia '06, is in ing a calling into a her first semester at Rollins work setting. and responded with enthusi­ asm when I asked her about by Marian Cacciatore how she viewed her calling. columnist It is so funny to be able Over a month ago, I to think about what I 'want received a request from to do/1 was raised in a com­ Katie '06 to discuss the topic munist country where the of "work vs. a calling." For government dictated your the last couple of issues, this role. When I first came to column has continued a the United States, I was more in-depth look regard­ overwhelmed by all of the ing what a calling is and choices and the freedom to how to integrate a calling make the choice. It was very photo / TOM LYNN / KNIGHT-RIDDER TRIBUNE into a work setting. difficult because I never had In the first article, several to think about what I was However, we also have the You decide! antees that all questions will key points were highlighted, good at or what I wanted to freedom, as Olia does now, Do you have a question be responded to individually including the significant ele­ do. to accept the challenge, for the Holt Career Coach? or in this column, ments of a calling. These Now that I am here, I am embrace the fear and email Marian at mcaccia- include: getting used to the idea and explore! It clearly is a choice. [email protected]. She guar- • Each of us has been I am very excited about this CAMPUS ORGANIZATION ADVERTISEMENT - NOT ENDORSED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH THE SANDSPUR given unique gifts and process. I know in my heai talents. I can begin to that ultimately I want U integrate my calling have a position where OUR NATIONAL FORESTS AT RISK daily as I consciously counsel and help peoplt choose how "I use and However, I have made tht give my gifts away." decision to finish m\ • My calling includes Economics degree since I ai It's true that this campaign season has left many of us activities that bring me already so close to reaching with little energy and a numbness that grows at the sound of renewed energy and this goal. But I know enthusiasm. I lose track some point, I want to be h any call for action. Just when you think your pretty little of time and can easily a role where I can counst become immersed in the people. head can bear no more, the issue of the Roadless Area activity. On a practical note, • A true "calling" requires challenged Olia to look Conservation Rule comes up, and the consequences are seri­ that I have the talent (J her calling with a broad* ous. need to he good at itl), pas­ lens. Since she had made the sion (I must believe its decision to seek a role ii value) and commitment business, I encouraged her t< (it is something that I need look for a position where sh< On July 12,2004 the Bush administration proposed to to do...no matter whatl). was able to make a person* repeal the Roadless Rule, which protects almost 60 million • Many people find the connection with people, pathway to their calling will hopefully, allow her t< acres of the last wild forests in 38 states in the US from road- a winding and at times, integrate her passion t( tedious journey. serve and realize fulfillmei building and logging. Already, more than half of our coun­ In the second article, I within the short ten encouraged readers to begin Ultimately, she may find the try's national forests are open to logging, drilling, and mining. a "Calling Journal" where she needs to return to schoc The rule aims to preserve the last 30% of undeveloped forest they identify and clarify the for an advanced degree ii elements of their calling. It is counseling. However, in tl lands as a home for wildlife, a public place for recreation, and not enough to look at a call­ meantime, being able to helj ing in terms of simply a people within a business set­ ^ • 114 V IrUU^ (I) • IMIII tilulu [£ ft 11 [ II l klJL\ k\\m 11VM111VM iry 11 K%& I Vr career path. For many of us, ting may initially satisfy the we must first identify the desire to serve. guard clean water from forest headwaters and streams, which essence of the activities that The discussion with Olia are a source of drinking water for 60 million Americans. we do well and enjoy. has stayed with me partially I ended the last article because of the way she with a promise to become a described the restrictions of roving reporter and inter­ her past. She truly was pow­ National polls show widespread support for the Roadless view some of our students erless to make a change and •i[jinisi»TrrMiiM^jiinnnwiTiraiiM: regarding this topic. I because of that, she did not enjoyed speaking to many of allow herself to have dreams ing to date. Seven federal agencies collaborated on the rule­ you and noted similar or set goals. It was by her themes woven throughout account, a very gray and dis­ making, over 180 Native American groups were consulted many of our discussions: mal existence. I wonder how • "My calling is what I was many of us identify with during the process, and over 600 public meetings were held made to do. It doesn't Olia's description of a gray, across the country. feel like work. I would dismal place. While we may do it for free if I could." not be forced to endure • "Working within your career restrictions set by the calling means loving government, many restric­ It's not too late to help - Eco Rollins will be collecting your job. You want to go tions can come from witl to work each day. The Each of us has the ability t( comment cards in support of the Roadless Rule on Thursday, time goes quickly and create self-defeating obstc November 4th in front of the campus center. Stop by and you want to be there." cles that will prevent us froi • "It means being able to exploring and then usinj show your support for our national forests and our heritage. make a difference and our gifts and talents OCTOBER 29, 2004 HOLT NFWS THE SANDSPUR I Hundreds Turn Out to "Meet the Prezw • HHSGA's Meet ulty and staff are outstand­ officers were also intro­ ing and it is our goal this duced: Matt Drury, Vice the President year to increase the sense of President, Richard Mino, event heralded by community that we feel here Treasurer, and Mary Allen at Rollins. This 'Meet the Singer, Secretary. attendees as a President' is one of the ways Matt Drury introduced major success. we are working towards that President Duncan and Mary goal and you are an impor­ Allen helped to facilitate tant part of this process." by Sue Easton questions from the floor. contributing writer This event was also sup­ Refreshments were served ported by Communique, the after the session and many On October 20, students stayed to continue President Duncan addressed conversations and meet the the students, administration President in person. and faculty of the Holt The next event of the school to answer questions HHSGA is to participate in and share his vision for the Rollins Homecoming. In Rollins. Approximately 200 addition to the activities people were in the audience advertised on the Rollins to hear his comments. website, Holt community photo / MATT DRURY GATHERING OF LEADERS: HHSGA officers join Dr. Duncan This event was spon­ members - which include on-stage following their successful "Meet the President" event sored by the Hamilton Holt undergraduates, graduates Student Government (pictured left to right - President Lewis Duncan, Bandar Reda, and faculty - are invited to a Matt Drury, Richard Mino, and Mary-Allen Singer). Association (HHSGA) to Hot Dog Roast and Pep Rally continue its focus on helping on October 30. This event [email protected] if you know how many hot dogs to Holt students to actively get photo / MATT DRURY will be held outside in the will be joining us so that we grill! involved and be a part of the courtyard at Cornell Social community of Rolllins Public Relations organiza­ Sciences Center and is free, College. As HHSGA tion for Hamilton Holt stu­ but reservations are request­ President, Bandar Reda, stat­ dents who helped to market ed to help with planning. We HHSGA ed, "We believe the and advertise the "Meet the also still need volunteers to Hamilton Holt students, fac­ President" night. HHSGA help. Please RSVP to CORNER

by Tiffany Valo tion was about women As a recent transfer to returning to the workforce the Holt Program for my so he really relates to non- senior year at Rollins, I am traditional students. now assistant secretary for The next big event com­ the Hamilton Holt Student ing up will be held at Government Association, as Homecoming on October 30, well as an Organizational scheduled in between the Communication Senator. men and women's soccer This year HHSGA is try­ games. We will be holding a ing its best to get more hot dog roast as well as pro­ involved and to create more moting school spirit at Holt's of a presence on campus. very first Pep Rally. This The members of HHSGA event will mark the kickoff have been busy planning of Holt's whole new image. events for this school year, Being more involved on unfortunately, with all of the campus, not only academi­ hurricanes kicking off the cally, but also by taking semester, things have been more of an interest in its stu­ somewhat challenging. dent body and being Still, the HHSGA is com­ involved in campus events mitted to our goal and is will continue to enhance our working hard. In mid- education. There will be two September, we held a PR more HHSGA meetings, week in order to promote the which are open to all Holt Holt SGA by distributing students, November 1 and highlighters, bookmarks and December 6 both at 5:30 in event calendars. There were CSS room 170. sign ups for clubs, We look forward to a Community Engagement great year and many events information and voters' reg­ to come in the spring; istration. including another PR week, October 20, we held Meet a Spring Thing, the annual the President, where roughly Starry Night Auction and 200 students, administration many more events to be and faculty showed up to get announced! Feel free to con­ to know President Duncan tact me, Tiffany Valo, if you and ask questions about his are interested in helping out new transition. Overall, it or if you have an idea for an was a huge success and we event. A big thanks to Sue all learned that President Easton (our faculty advisor) Duncan is actually very per­ for all of her help in guiding sonable and down to earth. us in following through with He relates well to the Holt our goals and plans to make community and even told us HHSGA bigger and better that his wife's disserta than ever.

photo / MATT DRURY OCTOBER 29, 2004

Rollins College Campus Tracking Poll onuriE ELEcnon COVERRGE compiled and reviewed by John Ferreira To access all of The Sandspur's election coverage since September 24, visit our web­ In the latest Sandspur Poll held from OCT. 20-23 RESULTS October 20-23, John Kerry has gained site at www.thesandspur.org and click significant ground. The poll queried 240 If the election were held today, for on Election Coverage. Rollins students, with a margin of error whom would you vote? of plus or minus five percent. The poll Bush vs. Kerry Side by Side asked two questions. The first question: Knight-Ridder Tribune • Oct. 1, 2004 If the election were held today, for whom would you vote? The second question: Bush on the Issues What issue was most important in decid­ Knight-Ridder Tribune • Web Exclusive ing your vote? Democratic candidate John Kerry lead with forty four percent, Kerry on the Issues Republican candidate George W. Bush What issue was most important in Knight-Ridder Tribune • Web Exclusive followed with thirty nine percent, and deciding your vote? Independent candidate Ralph Nader Preliminary Campus Tracking Poll came in third with two percent. Thirteen Environment By John Ferreira and Mo Coffey • Sept. 24, 2004 percent of those polled answered they ||1;; War on Terror were still undecided, and under one per­ Choose or Lose: It's Not Just Another Slogan War in Iraq 42% cent said they would be voting for anoth­ 40% By Mark Bartschi • Sept. 24, 2004 er candidate. The War on Terror polled as the most important issue at forty-two Choosing a Political Party percent. The War on Iraq was the second By Mark Bartschi • Sept. 24, 2004 most important issue with forty percent The third most important issue was the SEPT. 16-19 RESULTS Party Lines: The Death of Judgment environment that came in at eight per­ By John Ferreira • Sept. 24, 2004 cent. Other issues failed to get to the five If the election were held today, for percent mark, but bringing in many whom would you vote? Winner Takes All in Debate, but Who Won? answers were the state of the economy By Shaun Cricks • Oct. 15, 2004 and gay marriage. The VP Candidates Get a Turn JohnK - gaiJ i rti te p ints h •. a By Brittany Lee • Oct 15, 2004 poll that was taken in early October before the Presidential debates began. What's All This Other Stuff on My Ballot? . By Mark Bartschi • Oct. 15, 2004 were swayed by Kerry's performances during a debate. Even though his lead of Do you consider yourself a Debates Wrap Up in Arizona five points over his competitor is within Republican, Democrat, or By Shaun Cricks • Oct 22, 2004 the margin of error, the Kerry campaign Independent? seems to have picked up considerable Liar, Liar, Campaign on Fire! traction here at Rollins. The Independent By Mark Bartschi • Oct 22, 2004 October showed that twen 24%

cent of Democrats remained Republican 40% OIIUriE TRRCrilllG POLL vince those undecided D come aboard. This elecric Based on the latest round of presidential hard, and it is more likely debates, who do you feel is in the lead? will vote with their party at RELATIVE CHANGE year because the campaign Bush M so partisan. Kerry f~

Undecided B ..I:', - . • .-• •-'••• • 4* .—-^ " ;r J 0 5 18 15 20 ty nine percent, the margin As of press time Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. Keriy leads one to believe the Pre BEHIND THE VOTE ch ground at ressin . It seems th Voting before Election Day Residents of 30 states can vote before Election Day either by matter in person without having vo percei to provide a reason for the earty vote. Experts are mixed on what this could do to elections. those States' stand on early voting Expanding Election Day D No M Minimal requirements (long ! Traditioi Days voter can vote earty in restrtclions commute, over aye 65. swing states, where president absent from county/city) (travel, race could be decided* t the most disability, Je War on Terror" I J\ illness) Arkansas 115 Colorado CZ312 r "The War in Iraq". The first interest- Florida [ZZJ14 ~ students believe that the War on Terror a R.I. Iowa i "140 8 Del. Louisiana EU6 -..mgs. Most interesting was how the issue mm. Maine EZZZZD 30 Michigan C ID 43 rson would vote for. Kerry supporters most answered BD.C- t ri Minnesc " as the issue that was important in deciding their vote. The sec- Nevao\ —«JU issue was "The War on Terrorism". Kerry also had many voters New Hampshire to vote for him because of the environment. In fact, all the voters who said X New Mexico; that the environment and gay marriage are the most important issue for them will be %Jr 1 voting for John Kerry. This is almost an exact inversion of Bush supporters, who said the most important issue is the War on Terror, and the second most important issue is the War in Iraq.

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Witch Hunt - Sunday, 3. Are photo / NATALIE WYATT there any A MAJOR SUCCESS: Tuesday's major/minor classes that I fair attracted huge crowds with candy and info. How Others Celebrate must finish by the end of my sophomore year to be a major/minor in Ireland game that occurs after trick- requesting a "penny for the or-treating and bonfire cele­ pookah" (an Irish mytholog­ your department? "Oidhche Shamhna" 1. Huge bonfires are lit in brations are over. Here, chil­ ical boogeyman). 4. What are the required courses for this major/minor? every neighborhood, and dren attempt to bite an apple England many compete to have the on a string that is suspended "Guy-Fawkes Day" 5. How does the coursework in the department relate to largest bonfire. This is in from a doorframe. 1. Their holiday is actually preparation for graduate work, research opportunities, commemoration of the bon­ 5. "Knick-Knacks:" Children November 5, and it is in and/or the job market? fires that Druids lit on the run around and knock on remembrance of the execu­ Hill of Tara about 2,000 years doors, but they run away tion of a Catholic, Guy 6. If I am considering graduate work in your field, what ago. before anyone can answer Fawkes, who attempted to types of classes and/or background should I have? 2. Fireworks: These are usu­ them. blow up the British ally lit when people are gath­ 6. Eat Barnbrack: A kind of Parliament building (1605 7. Are there any research opportunities available? ered around the bonfires. fruitcake that contains a ring AD) in order to try and 3. "Trick-or-Treat:" Children inside of it. Whoever bites remove the protestant King 8. Are there departmental/professional affiliations I dress up in costumes and into the slice with a ring James Stuart from power. should join if I choose this major? knock on doors requesting inside will soon be wed. 2. Bonfires: known as "bone treats. 7. Carve scary faces into fires" where the bones sym­ 2y MitcUxe iVyatt 4. "Snap-Apple:" A party turnips and walk around bolize those of the Pope. THE SANDSPUR FEATURES OCTOBER 29, 2004 RQQMMAT6$ How (Not) To Lose A Roommate In Ten Days! by Mo Coffey she has given you express JfUr '*"*"" ^K Hi** assr features editor written permission to share I had a roommate from hell my fresh­ 1 man year. We had talked and e-mailed the mk Whether you're a fresh­ every detail of his or her per­ f C h summer before and we got along great. man who was randomly sonal life, keep your mouth Everything changed when we came to assigned a roommate or a shut. When you're living school. She turned a complete 180 degrees. senior who is living with with someone, you tend to E1* 4 / '. __ She would sleep all the time, so I always your best friend, chances are learn a lot about them. had to be quiet.^Her boyfriend would there have been times when Especially after a hard day, come over often and they would lock me you are ready to snap. Many your roommate might come out of my room. Then, they would com­ late nights, loud songs, and home and share with you a plain if I woke them up by coming in the LIVING WRH MIRR PEftSON fN CLOSE lazy friends later, you realize few of his or her problems— room. In the mornings, I wasn't allowed to PEOPLS SKILLS you have the roommate you're there and you pro­ mmms mm mm mm . turn the light on if I had class before my photo / METLIFE.COM from hell. You might be (or vide a sounding board. Try have been) good friends to make your roommate feel roommate. I couldn't even speak to my friends or family in another language because my before living together, but comfortable about what he roommate thought I was taking about her. She pretty much had our room divided down cramped quarters brings out or she does when with you, the middle and I couldn't step on her side of the room, but its funny that she could step on mine. She complained to the RA about everything I did and she even misplaced some of the worst in people. and you'll feel better, too. my CDs and blamed me for it. Luckily, she moved out after three weeks, but only after You want to peacefully Make your room like Vegas, telling everyone on our floor that I was a horrible roommate and saying that the reason coexist with your room- What happens in Vegas she moved out was because I was too childish. mate—who needs more stays in Vegas. If you trust unnecessary stress in his or your roommate, not neces­ I had a roommate from Hell. First of all, we were complete opposites. I am the outgo­ her life? There are a few sarily as a confidant, but at ing, girly type. She was into the arts, very Christian, and kept to herself. Nobody could things you can do so you least enough to know your understand how we were paired together. So it started off fine; the only problem was that and your roommate don't embarrassing moments she was constantly on the phone with her friends from home. I don't even want to know end up in a slugfest. won't be broadcast around campus youTl be a lot happi­ what her phone bill looked like. But then, by 2nd semester last year, I noticed our room REALIZE YOUR ROOM­ er. started to smell. It was because she had terrible hygiene and never did her laundry. I MATE IS NOT PERFECT, would hint at it all the time, but she didn't get the clue. So when she wasn't in the room, I had to open her closet and spray it with Lysol. I asked my RA for advice and she didn't AND NEITHER ARE YOU. DON'T BAD MOUTH YOUR ROOMMATE know what to do. She had this long gross hair and I was constantly picking up hairballs from the floor. I was disgusted and ready to move out; I just never did it because I figured It's a thousand times eas­ BEHIND HIS/HER BACK. if I went this long, what is a few more months. Plus, I couldn't imagine carrying all my ier and quicker to pick out stuff to another room. I couldn't confront her amount her stinky laundry and our smelly your roommates faults than Don't let disagreements to appreciate their positive with your roommate fester. room because we didn't really talk ever. We would seriously go months where I would qualities. Think it's impossi­ If your roommate says sneeze and she would say bless you and that was the extent of our verbal communication. ble to find positive qualities something insensitive or So that's my roommate from hell story; glad to be out of there... in your roommate because does something to you that he or she is just too annoy- isn't cool, don't go around My freshman year I got my roommate assignment and found out we were both from ing? Try harder. In case bitching about her and the same state. We met for coffee with our mothers and she seemed okay but definitely a you've ever doubted your­ expect her not find out. little bit dumb. My mom had a VERY bad feeling about her, but I thought it would be self, you too have annoying Instead, think about what's okay. traits. What makes a suc­ really bothering you and sit We were pretty close at the beginning because we didn't know anyone else, but she got cessful roommate is some­ him or her down for a chat. on my nerves because she would skip class and sleep all day. I could never turn the lights one who can go with the Maybe he or she didn't on, and she'd come back from being out all night and stumble around drunk. flow. If there is something know there was a problem, One night she got VERY drunk and started screaming at me and telling me that she about your roommate that Best case: he or she will be hated me and wanted me to die. She ended up taking a thumb tack and scratching my you absolutely can't forgive, willing to work on the prob- eyes out of a lot of the pictures I had hanging on my wall. I was pissed Then she stole talk to your roommate about lem. Worst case: he or she all of my ADD medicine and some money. I couldn't prove it was her, but that's okay it. Don't be too threatening, doesn't care but at least because she ended up becoming a drug addict and failing out of school. and be willing to accept con- knows how you feel, structive criticism, too. I am a senior at Rollins. My freshman year I had the roommate from hell. She was on a It is possible, too, that sports team; no offense to all of the amazing girls who play sports, but she was one of DONT BE TOO EXTREME. your roommate is chill. those manly girls. Basically, if we got in a fight, she could sit on me and kill me. She was Finding your home life a lit­ twice my size and all muscle! And even that is an understatement. She would never tell Writing an instant message tle too uneventful? In case me that my friends called, and she was always leaving her dirty clothes around the room. or e-mail in all caps is you and roommate get along The worst part was that she had a 32-year-old boyfriend who would come and spend the ANNOYING. So is listening too well, there are hundreds night in our dorm! EEEWWWWW! He was so creepy!!! Who in the hell dates a 32-year-old to the TV or radio at maxi­ of websites dedicated to when they are a freshman in college and vice versa? Can we have a moment for the age mum volume, making loud making you the roommate difference?!?!?! So one night I came home and they were naked in her bed!!!! I grabbed my noises in your room at all from hell. Among the sug­ clothes, books, and my pillow and spent the next few days in Ward with one of my good hours of the night, and cri­ gestions from students at girl friends. After that incident I was livid, and I kicked her out of our room. tiquing someone incessantly. Emory University, you can Chill out. No one wants you talk while pretending to Umm let's see... yeah my current roommate, she cleans her brush and throws her huge to change who you are, but sleep, play radio static, or hairballs on the floor, her boyfriend practically lives in our room, and she turns off my when you're around others, send your roommate secret stereo while i'm listening to it and puts on the crappiest tv shows ever, oh yeah, and she realize that you can't just admirer e-mails. complains at me for pretty much everything i do. think of yourself. Your roommate will be a lot more Regardless of how hard First semester freshman year. I shared a triple with two girls, one from NY, one from KY. willing to heed suggestions you try, it is not always pos­ The one from NY had a fondness for ecstasy, but the one from KY took the cake. One if you are willing to adapt. sible to tough it out with evening, while very drunk, she took a boy back to our room and proceeded to drunkenfy Realize that everything good your roommate. If you live seduce him. How, you ask? By telling him in a loud whisper what a very weird roommate I comes in moderation. on campus and need to was. This might not have bothered me, except I was lying in the bunk right below her. She switch roommates, talk to then quickly told her friend that he would have to remove his pants. Cue jeans flying to the KEEP PRIVATE MATTERS your RA. The ResLife office ground, and my panicked thought of: Oh, no, they are NOT....but yes, they were. PRIVATE. will find you another room­ Apparently, talking about how bizarre I am turned these two on so much they decided to mate. Vacancies can be have sex right there, above my head. Several times. I was so in shock that I didn't know what Unless you live with located on the Residential to do. I decided to move out, and did so the following week. Best decision I made that year. your best friend and he or Life website at Rollins.edu. Strangely, neither of those roommates made it to sophomore year. OCTOBER 29, 2004 ElATUReS THE SANDSPUR^ Ask The Fox!

then e-mail them to [email protected] (and don't worry, your identity will be anonymous). Dear Fox ^^^^^^^^^ trying to give you a reason to the whole trust issue. What My girlfriend and I have break up with her. At the can I do? been together for five same time, if you fear she is months now. Now that I've cheating or has the capacity - TRUST BUSTER found someone whom I am to do so, there isn't a com­ connected to on an emotion­ fortable level of trust Dear Buster, al level, I worry that things between the two of you. Do First of all, what hap­ may not be what they seem. you have a person in mind pened in the past cannot be There were fidelity issues in that she may be cheating changed so there is no sense ' the beginning on both sides, with? Or are there reasons in dwelling on those actions. but I thought we had that you may think she is While it sucks what you did, squared them away I just cheating on you? Evaluate all you can do about that can't shake the suspicion those concerns first; if you now is learn from your mis­ that she is still up to her old realize you're simply mak­ takes and focus on making tricks. How can I tell if she's ing up fears in your head, things better. In light of that, still cheating on me or does­ just relax and start trusting I would first examine why n't share the same feelings I her. you believe your girlfriend is do? And what should I do? In the end, you must having such an issue trust­ (and I cannot stress this ing you now. Have you COMMITMENT enough) talk to her about it exhibited more behavior that CONFOUNDED all. Sit her down (over din­ would give her these ner, one evening at a park, doubts? Dear Confounded, etc.) and talk with her about I feel the only way to Though you feel you are it. Make sure you two aren't reassure her. that you are not now connected on an emo­ likely to be disturbed by going to cheat on her, that tional level, the first thing to friends or other distracting you love her, and that she situations (don't go into the do is evaluate that level. has no reason not to trust photo / MARK BARTSCHI pod in your dorm to talk to There are many differing you is to tell her exactly what Lastly, see if both of you degrees of connections, and her about it) so that you may you told me. Honesty is Advice From clearly talk things out. can devise some sort of plan being in love is different always the best way to go, for maybe calling each other The Faculty from loving someone, and Explain to her your attach­ and if you keep reiterating to ment and emotional connec­ at a certain time or checking "Snoring," a topic that you can care for her a lot her your commitment it will tion with her, and ask her in at times she feels most popped up in your while at the same time this make her much more reas­ how she feels. Then express insecure. If you give her the October 22 column, can sig­ type of relationship may not sured. Also, make sure you your concern of the potential opportunity to set up some nal a sleep or breathing dis­ be the correct one for you tell her all of this without her infidelity (do not approach of the guidelines for things order. two. If you decide that the having to ask for it or bring her in an attacking manner she will feel more in control Anyone with serious relationship as boyfriend up her doubts—having you here; rather, explain to her of the situation, which will snoring or breathing prob­ and girlfriend is not appro­ do it on your own will mean why you think she may be make her happier and more lems during sleep probably priate to your feelings, you so much more to her and she acting disloyal and tell her secure. Good luck with it should check in with a need to sit her down and talk will know that you are con­ you just want to make sure and be happy you found physician. to her about that. You sciously thinking of it and someone you love so much! you are on the same page). I trying. ^P - M OSULLIVAN shouldn't be together if that's hate to say that I see a lot of the case. If you do, however, relationship in which each feel that you two are person has a different under­ boyfriend and girlfriend as standing of the relationship. you should be, please pro­ ceed to the next paragraph. If after the talk you still 407j628Xaxm Trust is a difficult thing feel she is lying to you or still fear her cheating on you, you tanSHXcom to merely have. When you two are not meant to be have it, you'll know it; you together. Take a break and won't question anything see how things go while you because you know they'll two can date other people; if come to you and tell you things seem better that way, things. Something many that's because they are. people may disagree with though I shall still profess as a rule of thumb is, "Once a cheater, always a cheater." I Dear Fox, don't mean to be harsh to My girlfriend and I have you or her, but changing been together for a few years those ways takes a signifi­ now and since I've moved (20min. beds) cant amount of time, train­ here to Rollins and she is still ing, and pain. Particularly in high school she seems to because you two have cheat­ always have trouble trusting ed on each other in the past, me. I wouldn't put it past either Is there anyway I could We of you to do it again, and you gain back some trust so that shouldn't think that she she'll be more at ease since I specialize wouldn't do it a second time know we are truly in love ^^^^^^^^1 in either. and that one day I'll be pop­ Another problem to note ping the question to her. Brazilian Waxing ^ this concern for her actions I just want her to trust behind your back. If you are me and not to worry about aheady thinking that she is me cheating on her when I 501 N, Orlando Ave ON THE K-MART cheating on you, it may won't and yes, my past rela­ Winter Park Shopping Center) either be your subconscious tionships play a big role in THE SANDSPUR £nle.Ha'MMWl OCTOBER 29, 2004 You Never Forget vm% w mm PlCCABILL¥*S The First iTERIA • It's the dawning sported their Super Hero Howl and the Rollins cam­ gear and the polls opened pus will be visited by chil­ of a new tradition, for the Homecoming Court. dren from the community. All you can eat seafood buffets, acres of starchy fried Tuesday evening featured The residence halls, fraterni­ goodness, and an eclectic assortment of regular smiling as we prepare for the "Banner Creation ties, sororities, and special patrons make Orlando's Piccadilly Cafeteria a hot spot the first annual Contest" on Mills Lawn. living communities will be for any famished Homecoming. These banners were created hosting Scary and Not-So- member of Rollins' by different clubs and Scary Haunted Houses, academia. Located by Pascale Proctor groups and will be on dis­ with being held from 12-3 at 1840 E. Colonial staff reporter play tomorrow for p.m. Drive (just blocks "Halloween Howl". This weekend there will from Fashion This 2004-2005 academic Wednesday featured the be a host of sports events, so Square Mall), school year marks the birth Senate's judging of Park be sure to show your school Piccadilly is part of of Rollins' new tradition: Avenue Storefront spirit. Tonight the Volleyball photo / BRIAN HERNANDEZ a chain of family Homecoming. The events of Decorations, and the talent team plays Barry at 7:00 p.m. friendly dining establishments offering low-priced meals this new tradition have been show where students com­ Tomorrow catch the Men's and a wide variety of dishes in a high school cafeteria arranged by the Rollins College Council of Leaders peted for the honor of open­ Soccer Team match up style format. ing for Gavin DeGraw's con­ against Saint Leo at 2:00 Upon entering the facility, you descend through a and its president, Yadhira Galdon. The Office of cert on November 9. p.m., the Volleyball team long hallway of poster sized images of mouthwatering Thursday was the day of against Lynn 4:00 p.m. and butterfly shrimp, engorged portions of homestyle meat- Student Involvement and Leadership, the Alumni Rollins' Wet n' Wild Water the Women's Soccer Team at loaf, and decadent slices of fresh, savory pies, until you Sports Showcase at Lake 7:00 p.m. against Saint Leo. reach the brilliantly colored light at the end of the tunnel Association, and the Athletics Department have Virginia which featured a Look forward to The All known as "The variety of contests and com­ Food Line!" also played a large part in Campus BBQ at the Alumni planning the events. petitions on the water as well House on Halloween, Whether you as Decade day. are suffering from The festivities for the Sunday, October 31, as well post mid-term week's events were designed Today is Rollins' spirit as the Class Spirit stress anxiety, or to invite all Tars, faculty, stu­ day, so be sure to get out Competition. Rollins soaring after that dents and alumni alike, to your blue and gold to sup­ Homecoming 2004 has been latest Tar sports show their school spirit. port the Tars. The Rollins a success so far, but the event victory, once you October 25, 2004 marked the" cheerleaders are also hosting requires support from the arrive at the photo / BRIAN HERNANDEZ commencement of Class Competitions today entire Rollins community. If j Homecoming week with which will feature the Egg you haven't participated yet, Piccadilly food line and see the myriad of colorful dishes Pajama attire and a "Kick- Race, Dizzy Bat Obstacle get out there and support the waiting impatiently to melt in your mouth, all of your Off" Reception at the Course, Giant Twister, and, Tars on the field and on the thoughts will pan towards the eventuality that lay mere Alumni House. On Tuesday, of course, Dodge Ball. court this weekend. inches from your grasp; "What do I eat first." October 26, Rollins students Tomorrow is Halloween From a dozen varieties of salads and vegetables, to delicious entrees that run the gamut from roast beef to by Linda C. Black turkey and dressing, the assortment of options will leave knight-ridder tribune any finicky eater pondering the Aries (March 21-April 19) Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) challenge of Today is a 7 Today is a 7 Today is a 7 choosing just one. Sometimes you learn from a It's wise not to go around You and your friends like to But don't forget wise teacher, who carefully telling everybody every­ explore hidden meanings the madness that is walks you through all the thing. There are some who and possible outcomes. This the dessert section: steps you must take to dis­ will do that with little or no is a good thing because it chocolate chip cover the answer. This time, provocation. You can listen, helps you to become wise so pecan pie, straw­ it's from someone's mistake. but don't join in. you can advise all the oth­ berry cheese cake Pay attention; don't follow Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ers. photo / BRIAN HERNANDEZ and, apple too closely, jjl Today is a 7 Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. V)j dumplings merely get the list started. Matching your dia­ Taurus (April 20-May 20) Are you doing the job you Today is a 7 betic desires with their large selection of sugary delights Today is a 6 love and getting paid what Continue to offer your wis­ should be a challenge in and of itself. Quick action's required to you're worth? If not, it's a dom, advice and assistance Best of all, however, are the friendly faces of the atten­ provide what's needed and great time to put in the cor­ where it's needed. The tive staff that cater to all of your food inhaling needs; to make the extra bonus rection. Every little bit recipients often show that you're really made to feel welcome in this brilliantly illu­ bucks. It's not luck you're counts. they've learned by their minated feeding trough downtown. With meal specials using to get what you want; actions more than their starting at $5.99, how can you go wrong at the P-illy? But Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) it's imagination and hard Today is an 8 words. don't take my word for it, head on down and start your work. own downward spiral towards food ecstasy - Oh, and tell Don't go over budget, but Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 1«) Gemini (May 21-June 21) them your pal Brian sent you! do give yourself and a loved Today is a 7 . Today is an 8 one permission to try some­ Love is in the air and all BY BRIAN HERNANDEZ Go ahead and express your­ thing you've always wanted around you. You don't even self; set inhibitions aside. to do. Be bold. There's no need to say a word; you When you're with loved time like the present. both feel it. Don't even try ones and completely dis­ Scorpio (Uct. 23-Nov. 21) to overanalyze this situa- guised, nobody will know Today is a 6 tion. It's time to take action^ it's you. But you better do On your shopping spree, Pisces (Feb. 19-MarchlO) something they like. They take care to find the best Today is a 7 could figure it out. deals you can. Use coupons You could spot the perfect Cancer (June 22-July 22) and whatever else you find, thing that you've been look­ Today is a 7 and seriously stretch your ing for, on sale. Be sensible Make a change at home that money. You're great at this! about it, but do go to where you've been thinking about the bargains are hiding. Get for a while. With a loved top quality without paying one's help, you'll be able to top dollar. Skill is required. take action. OCTOBER 29, 2004 ^nlcHalnPHCnl THE SANDSPUR I (Sort of) Heart Huckabees • With obscene graphics and few Huckabee's CCLCDPICU funny moments, iCQPDOOh you are sure to not heart this one. Dy Jess am Lara by Selena Moshell staff reporter Existentialism. Does not Match these celebrities with their high school sound so funny, does it? It yearbook pictures. Check your answers sounds more like a book for below! your philosophy class than the premise of a movie. Yet in the new intellectual come­ dy "I [heart] Huckabees, existentialism is the main HUCKABEES: This existentialist comedy may overthink its focus. While it is often humor a bit too much. bogged down in pedantic The methods the Jaffeys "Everything is connected philosophic jargon, the employ are quirky and inva­ and everything matters." movie is still somewhat sive, providing many bright While the movie was funny on higher intellectual spots of pure comedy. They satisfying on an intellectual levels of comedy. (Read: follow his every move, and level, it is disappointing on a There are no puppets blow­ introduce him to the basics slapstick level. There was ing things up. Sorry.) of existentialism, still some humor to be The film is directed by "Everything is the same, found, especially in scenes David O. Russell even if it's different." with Wahlberg as the hot­ (Anchorman) and features an Eventually their idiosyncrat­ headed Tommy, who refuses all star cast: Jude Law ic spying spreads to every to ride the truck to fires (Artificial Intelligence: AT), facet of Albert's life, because it uses gas, and Naomi Watts {The Ring), inevitably creating chaos Tomlin as Vivian Jaffey who Mark Wahlberg (Boogie and mayhem everywhere employs hilarious snooping Nights), Dustin Hoffman Albert goes. techniques to understand (Rain Man), Lily Tomlin The movie begins to pick her client's lives. One would (Orange County), and Jason up when The Jaffeys intro­ expect more explicit comedy Schwartzman (Rushmore). duce Albert to his 'Other,' from the director of Albert Markovski Tommy Corn. Wahlberg Anchorman. On the other (Schwartzman), an environ­ gives a hilarious perform­ hand, one would not expect mentalist, is the'director of ance of a neurotic firefighter the explicit nature of a few the Open Space Coalition, an who has issues with petrole­ scenes, such as a graphic sex organization dedicated to um and the political reper­ scene between Albert and preserving the environ­ cussions of the oil industry. Caterine, or a disgusiting cut ment's open spaces. The Albert and Tommy also find to Albert nursing on Brad's Coalition is protesting the the Jaffeys arch nemesis, hairy chest. To a fault, the destruction of marshland by radical French philosopher preview only highlights the Huckabees ('The Everything Caterine Vauban, who leads funniest parts and leads one Store', a la Walmart), and them to the 'dark side' of to believe that it is a simple only manages to save a sin­ philosophy which sub­ screwball comedy when it is gle large rock. This is not scribes to the ideas of more intellectual. What the surprising considering the inevitable human suffering. movie lacks in physical Open Spaces protest tech­ These two bumbling would- humor is more than compen­ nique: poetry, specifically, be philosophers gain and sated by this an mteresting Albert's terrible poetry. (And lose everything, helping interpretation of existential­ planting trees in the each other through their ism in everyday life, and is a Huckabees parking lot. "I'm existential journeys to find very enjoyable serving of making a statement for open the ultimate truth: Philosophy 101. spaces," Albert explained.) Brad Stand [Law], a Need a Place to Party? swarmy sales representative, sees the restoration of the Starting at 10 pm the by Lara Bueso local "jam" favorite Kynda marsh as a marketing oppor­ entertainment editor tunity for Huckabees, and will be performing new approaches Albert with a Interested in going to a songs and will be playing proposition to work along­ free Halloween party on three sets. side the corporation. While Sunday? If you are a usual Dress in your best cos­ the coalition sees the corpo­ visitor to Church Street and tume and join Kynda. If you rate sponsorship as a posi­ decide that the overcrowded want more information visit tive alternative to appalling streets are not for you, check Kynda.com and view some poetry, Albert is disgruntled. out Reilly's Outdoor Music sample viedos, songs, and more. Through a series of seeming­ Lot at 5681 Vineland Rd. ly connected coincidences, Albert finds the existential detectives, the Jaffeys [Hoffman, Tomlin]. He engages them to work thor­ ough his existential crisis and, more specifically, to solve the series of coinci­ dences and to understand their significance in his life. THE SANDSPUR £ni&*tai n M c n t OCTOBER 29, 2004 Famous Couple ACROSS 2. Nomar 5. Desdemona 7. Will Smith 9. Juliet 12. Lucille Ball 13. Halle Barry's first marraige 15. Anna Kournikova 16. Annette Bening 17. Ava Gardner 18. Julia Robert's first hubby 19. Billy Joel's first wife 20. Whitney Houston DOWN 1.O.J. 3. Georgia O'Keeffe 4. Ben 6. Demi's children's father 8. Alec Baldwin 10. Britney Spears 11. Matthew Broderick 14. Politics Bil Answer to Music Prayers Last Week's Answers

• Michael of everything except hip- Tolcher: up and hop, his early encourage­ ment and drive to become a coming Star to musician were the result of a open for Gavin relationship with Tupac DeGraw. Shakur's father. But unlike many of his young rock peers, Tolcher by Katie Pederson hits on a deeper level of asst. sports editor social consciousness, It is impressive in a addressing cultural issues of world of pop rock blunders diversity, drugs, and teen and overdone crooning pregnancy in such catchy cronies to find a singer-song­ tracks as "Sooner or Later" writer that not only writes and "Mission Responsible." and sings their own music, But this guy is not all sap, but actually sounds good preaching, and love songs. doing it, too. If transcen­ Listeners can also see his dence to another musical funky fresh, and seductive level is what we were look­ side on more upbeat num­ photo / MICHAELTOLCHER.COM ing for, then the passionate, bers such as "No One CATCH A GLIMPSE: Tolcher lyrical alt-rock of Michael Above" and "Taxi Ride rocks out to deeper social Sister Hazel and Gavin plan or the cancella­ Tolcher has come to answer Kinda Night." Michael issues. DeGraw. tion/quick decisions/let's our prayers. Tolcher's passion and reflec­ when his single "Sooner or But get this, Rollins~and change our minds" - in other Tolcher's CD debut J Am tion shine through in I Am, Later" was chosen as the here's where you really need words, make room in your is comprised of light and making him one of most theme song for the ABC teen to pay attention—inside schedules, quickly decide to airy vibes with rock, gospel, inspiring indie rockers to drama Life as We Know It, sources say that Tolcher, as buy those tickets, and get come along in a long while. R&B, and blues roots indica­ starring Kelly Osbourne part of a contract deal with your alternative-rock-lov- With the impressive produc­ tive of his southern Georgia among others. Newfound Gavin DeGraw, will be open­ ing-behinds to next week's tion credits on his debut upbringing. Many of his fame hasn't kept the hard­ ing for the proclaimed star of amazing concert to see what songs are reminiscent of album, it's no wonder that working Tolcher from reach­ the November 9 show at our the up-and-coming fame early John Mayer and Dave Tolcher has hit the scene ing his fans as the past few very own Alfond Sports and inspirational power of Matthews, complimented with such an amazing work months, aside from talk Center. So, as Michael Michael Tolcher is all about. with Tolcher's distinctive of musical genius. show and series stints on Tolcher so aptly puts it in his Plus if you buy tickets and sultry voice. Interesting Tolcher has also recently shows like NBC's American amazing first track "Mission beforehand it is only $10, so to note is that though made headlines on the Dreams, have been mostly Responsible," "be a part of get out there! Tolcher's music is a little bit national television scene comprised of tour dates with the celebration/make the OCTOBER 29, 2004 £*££*£ a in tne.nl THE SANDSPUR Rollins Musician Turns Local Celebrity Student Conrad band performing at local hot new song that uses excerpts Winslow and his spots such as Back Booth from Tchaikovsky. and The Social, drawing Check out their hot pho­ large crowds of devoted fans band Dodger, rock tos at out at local con­ they have accumulated. Dodgerandfriends.com, but They have become local calm down ladies, while the cert hot spots. celebrities and the envy of rest of the band is taken, many start-up groups. by Lara and Jess Conrad is a bachelor and "on Dodger even received the entertainment editors the prowl". You can visit honor of creating the theme their site to download the No need to travel far to song for Dave Plotkin's 110 majority of their songs also. encounter stellar talent and hour radio marathon on They boast fun, whimsi­ some awesome band mem­ WPRK. cal music that encourages bers. We have a local super­ Conrad, a music major listeners to just dance. To star right here on campus, with a concentration on com­ achieve this, the band prac­ Conrad Winslow. Conrad position, piano, and voice is tices two times a week near along with three UCF stu­ enrolled in the Honors pro­ UCF. dents make up the indie rock gram. He and lead We recently attended group Dodger. Conrad on vocalist/guitarist Matt their latest performance at photo / DODGERANDFRIENDS.COM keyboard, Matt Kamm the Kamm write the lyrics and Ballard and Corrum, a small DON'T DODGE THIS GROUP: Our local superstar Conrad lead vocalist and guitarist, compose all original pieces. local bar and bakery off Park Winslow is on the left wearing the shades. Phil McCombs the bassist These aren't your average Avenue. Opening for hopes of releasing an album Colonial near UCF. Everyone and Miguel Miranda the "let me rub your booty" pop Dodger was Band Marino, some time next year. It is is encouraged to wear cos­ drummer compose the cre­ songs, but instead an amal­ another indie rock group important to the band to get tumes. All non-costume ative quartet. gamation of political, social, that displayed obvious out there and tour, but wearers are forced to adore a The band originally and cultural commentaries. admiration for them, encour­ Conrad is focused on finish­ white trash bag labeled began as The Fortunate Few "We love pop culture, com­ aging everyone to stay after ing school first. "white trash". way back during their mid­ mercialism, and capitalism," for the best performance. Don't miss their next Not in the mood to dress dle school days, and later Conrad joked. His personal Dodger is currently performance on October 29, up? Catch their next per­ changed their name to favorite song is, The Waltz, a recording music with the at Hullabaloo Records on the formance at Back Booth on Dodger. You can catch the corner of University and Novemberl3. Ashlee is Back in the Shadows! • Listen...Did you appeared after the commer­ mer, who I love and adore were to blame in the debacle, aj\d dance around," she cial break with host Jude accidentally pushed the which wouldn't have been a managed to insult herself, hear that? It was Law and proceeded to blame wrong button." Also, she huge national media item if her band, and her fans, not the sound of the band. pushed the blame away she had merely stayed on to mention our collective Within an hour of air- from herself as much as she stage, made a joke about it, intelligence by exemplifying Ashlee Simpson's time, videos began popping could: "It was something I and gone on with the show. such a hypocritical position. career ending. up on the internet, bulletin honestly couldn't control." Some have attempted to In a world of Britney's and by Selena Moshell boards began overflowing Excuses of heartburn defend Ashlee by asserting Avrils, Ashlee was doomed staff reporter with posts, and her site was and blame-shifting onto her that everyone lip syncs, but from the beginning, and her japed with traffic. One site that argument only brought shining bellyflop into the Love her or hate her, no band isn't doing wonders for even edited the entire fiasco more ridicule to the would- national spotlight might just one can deny Ashlee her image, but how much together into one video mon­ worse can her image get be pop-rock princess when a speed up her inevitable Simpson's cover was blown tage. The next night, Ashlee when she's the little sister of quote from an interview obsolescence. In a music while she was "performing" sang at the Radio City Music a national icon and airhead with Ashlee in Lucky industry that promotes peo­ on last week's Saturday Hall Awards where host who can't decide whether Magazine surfaced. "Lucky ple who regularly overpro­ Night Live, or "Not-So- Carson Daly joked she was "Chicken of the Sea" is tuna Magazine: What are your duce, pitch shift and lip sync Live," as it was so aptly put singing "live. Yes, live." She or chicken. Also, her imma­ takes on lip-synching? as legitimate musicians, the by Katie Couric. An indica­ also joked with the audience ture decision to leave the Ashlee Simpson: I'm totally only real question is why tion of trouble came during by stopping before her song, stage showcased her unpro­ against it and offended by it. this incident was a surprise the first moments of her first and then turning around fessional character. There I'm going out to let my real to anyone at all. song, "Pieces of Me," when a with a grin and yelled "Just were many ways and oppor­ talent show, not to just stand Answers to Celebrity Yearbook: strange echo could be heard kidding guys!" tunities for her to save the there and dance around. 1. Jack Nicholson, 2. Oprah Winfrey, as she sang- an echo not Finally Tuesday morn­ situation, of which she did Personally, I'd never lip- 3. Michael Douglas, 4. David unlike a voice singing over a ing, she appeared on the not take advantage. Her synch. It's just not me." Not Letterman, 5. Martin Sheen, 6. pre-recorded track. only did she "stand there Today show with Katie youth and lack of experience Harrison Ford, 7. Madonna, 8. Billy The reason for the mys­ Bob Thorton Couric to address "the inci­ terious echo became appar­ dent." She shifted the blame ent during her second song from the band to her "severe when, as the microphone acid reflux," and claimed hung uselessly by her side, that rehearsals were going the first words from "Pieces "very well during the week," of Me" rang out. The ii*. but at six o'clock Saturday stunned Ashlee quickly night her acid reflux was so raised the microphone to her bad she couldn't talk. She lips, but it was too late, the furthered the blame-shift by Home Game Room Store damage was already done. asserting that her father The band gallantly tried to strongly encouraged her to Poker Chips, Chip Sets and Poker Tables save the situation to no avail. use the back up track, Ashlee Arcade Gaines, Billiards, Darts, Foosball Then, in a most bizarre twist, asserted: "I've never had to Ashlee began to awkwardly sing to a backing track, Air Hockey, Dome Hockey, Juke Boxes hop around like a reject from which most artists, by the the musical "Oklahoma!" As way, DO. Big artists on big LAYAWAY NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS! the band played on, she shows," as if it was a justifi­ danced a few more steps of cation for her actions. When Stop in and bring home the fun! her jig, and slinked off stage, Katie Couric addressed her breaking the cardinal rule of blaming her band, she fur­ 910 S. Orlando Arcane, Ktotef Park 407.fi90.90 ** 0 show business. ("The Show ther acknowledged the fault Comer of 17-92 ^Minnesota WI 1W&2 £&&%! Must Go On!) To add insult of the drummer: "My drum­ to embarrassment, Ashlee Across fromA M South Bank and Firestone homegameroomstore.com THE SANDSPUR OCTOBER 22,2004 Third Parties Are Here to Stay tion. One might also argue organization, has received • America is that Americans are not inter­ special treatment from gov­ been dominated ested in third parties, thus ernment on the requirement by a two party suggesting that every that they be non-partisan in American can neatly fit into their activities." The system, but is that two political categories. Libertarian Party com­ for the best? After all, those are our only menced legal action against options if we wish to cast a the commission on the basis by Jennyfer Rahill vote that "counts," and the that "bi-partisan is not the staff reporter media consistently rein­ same as non-partisan," Something is wrong forces the tradition of voters which can be found on their when Americans know being pigeonholed into one website, libertarianparty.org. every syllable President of two categories. Ralph Nader and the Reform George Bush and Senator I cannot tell you how Party proposed a petition to John Kerry say or miss-say, many times Fve heard some­ allow him to participate in but we do not even know the one say, "I don't like either the debate arguing that he is names of third-party repre­ one of them!" The media and photo / NOTESINBOTTLE.COM on the ballot in enough sentatives in this election. the two campaigns call these Only Room for Two? states to win the election; On November 2, you "swing voters." Let's be hon­ only party opposing the war money as Ross Perot, you therefore, he is a valid con­ might be surprised to see est! They are not swinging in Iraq. They would also cannot afford this media testant — as stated on his eight presidential candidates from one large party to the know that the Republicans coverage. He spent $64 mil­ website, reformparty.org. on the Florida Ballot. They other; they simply do not are not the only party pro­ lion of his own money and Badnarik is on forty eight are campaigning around the like or do not fit into either moting conservative eco­ was the first and only third ballots, the Constitution country promoting their party's agenda. A somewhat nomic policies. A two party party candidate invited to a Party's Michael Peroutka is platforms and reaching out optimistic ideology would system narrowly defines televised Presidential on the ballot in thirty eight beyond the voters registered suggest that parties repre­ Americans and some voters debate. states, Independent Ralph to their party. However, it is sent people on a myriad of are forced to pick the presi­ Third Party leaders are Nader is on thirty five, and strange the news media has issues and politicians are dential candidate that they hardly sitting by and watch­ Green Party candidate chosen to cover little or none elected based on substance. hate less. ing the debate. Two presi­ David Cobb in twenty eight. of these candidates and their However, in a two party sys­ A presidential debate is dential candidates, Michael Third party representa­ parties. tem voters must align with a essentially candidates in the Badnarik of the Libertarian tives not being in the debates The networks might not party based on what they same place, under the same Party, and David Cobb of the prove that the two party sys­ want to cover third parties consider to be the most conditions to represent * Green Party, were arrested tem does not represent the because they could "take important issue. We are suf­ themselves. Some even call it and taken to jail in St. Louis American people. Allowing away" from Democratic or focated with "hot topics" in an interview and in the past while protesting the the rich and powerful parties Republican votes, . thus which we are encouraged to it has been known to change Commission of Presidential with the news media to seeming bias. However it is take sides. If third parties the course of the election. Debates (CPD) denial of decide what most Americans bias to only show Americans were allowed a voice, more Television reaches the their admission to the think is not democratic in the large, rich and powerful Americans would know that largest number of voters but debate. Badnarik claims, my estimation. parties involved in this elec­ the Democrats are not the unless you have as much "The CPD, as a non-profit Focus for the Next Election • As this presi­ regarding the issues in the 2001, even the strongest of ment." Many nations have powers of Western Europe Middle East. Something not the nations needs to be sur­ felt their words ignored or like Germany, France, Spain, dential election to forget is that the current rounded by, and feel the unheard by the U.S.A. over Italy, all those entities that draws to a close, issue of terrorism in our part support of, other nations the last few years,'and espe­ have a significant influence of the world occurs there that can help with moral cially over the latest world on the world order. It is defi­ what should we today as well, but can occur decisions, and with more issue: the war in Iraq. nitely in the U.S.A.'s best look at next time? somewhere else tomorrow. resources if necessary. We Our next political cam­ interests to rebuild strong When considering a "super­ have to realize that our paign should definitely affinities and alliances with by Axelle Rayrolles power" like the United nation made friends easily a large number of those staff reporter focus on reestablishing lost States one cannot ignore its with strong entities in the or stagnant relationships nations that altogether can The United States of privileged relationships past, but also lost them just with countries of Europe have a larger political and America's diplomatic posi­ with many, if not almost all, as fast (if not faster) due to which represent an undeni­ economical influence than tion has shifted during the the most influential coun­ stubborn behavior and a able force to count on our the United States alone. lar>t few years. This shift tries of Europe and Asia. feeling of "over empower­ side. Those countries are the occurred due to a number of To combat "evil" in Iraq different reasons I will not and focus all of its energy discuss in this article, how­ there, the Bush administra­ ever I will concentrate on tion set aside what solved what should be the primary and will solve many issues focus in the next presidential between economies of the campaign. We, Americans, world: diplomacy. Now, the are about to elect or reelect a United States looks like the leader as our President over "Evil power that does what­ the next four years; therefore ever it wants because it feels let's make it clear that the it can." Even being militarily, United States' diplomacy is economically and politically primordial in the current powerful does not erase the world order. fact that every country has The United States has some vulnerability and been focusing neither on needs support from its allies diplomacy, nor on special in times of crisis. relations with other coun­ Today, United States tries as of late. On the con­ allies are scarce, and there­ trary, our leaders are more fore it becomes weaker and interested in fighting with weaker. In case of another the countries not supporting instance of distress like what their efforts; especially happened in September of OCTOBER 29, 2004 (X'^^fpt^st^p-s- THE SANDSPUR;

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ESTABLISHED IN 1894 WITH THE FOLLOWING EDITORIAL: "Unassuming yet almighty, sharp, and pointed, well round­ by Robert Walker ed yet many-sided, assiduously tenacious, victorious in single political columnist political columnist combat and therefore without a FOE peer, wonderfully attractive ind KERRY '• T extensive in circulation; all these John Add$orm% Sector Kerry sup. Ksrry / V not! lately, all I have heard is why not business. You don't mess with will be found upon investigation to be among the extraordinary Seriously, to vote for candidates. The barrage of Tib word was that tie f&niofi entists believe stem cell research qualities of The Sandspur." campaign ads has tried to convince planning attacks at later date John I could lead to breakthroughs in cur­ ficSv ano me that both of the presidential canal- those plans were thwarted by a better ing AIDS, Cancers, Alzheimer's, CAITLIN JO GEOGHAN American force. Thanks to the presi­ Theia Parkinson's, and paralysis. We, as Editor-in-Chief i aorttbuy it &eot$$ W, Bush is *d job a natic dent—and, of course, to our coura­ the candidate to vote for—and it does­ John Kerry geous troops, whose service we MARK BARTSCHI possibilitie • • .,. , •,. n't take m ar$-Kesry ad & aoaytrtce America's appecialB immefssefy—tfiose attacks Managing Editor many peo[ tBeof&at close the \i did not occur. That is why strength is so For those worried about terror­ Bush shows strength. He shows tax credit 1 important in a leader. SECTION EDITORS & ASSTS. ism, Senator Kerry will follow the conviction. He shows leadership. jobs overse George W. Bush also demon­ advice of the 911 Commission. He NEWS BRITTANY LEE & ERIKA BATEY Leadersh^>-~a fine quality in a leader, strates strong moral character. His a tax will secure our ports, which are cur­ f€ffTUR£S KARINA MC CABE & Mo COFFEY if you ask me. President Bush makes a stances on abortion, stem cell that keep rently an open target he has inUrtalnmenl LARA BUESO & JESSICA ESTES decision and stands by it. He (foes not research, gay marriage, religion, and Additionally to pursue Osama Bin Laden until ****«<»***...ISSAC STOLZENBACH & JESSICA COMBS make decisions based on popular others could quite possibly lose him Clinton bef< SPORTS JOHN FERREIRA & KATIE PEDERSON opinions or how his numbers are in the votes. That does not mean that he will returning polls. He makes decisions based on responsibilil stop believing them or even stop Iraq was a mistake. We should not what he Wnks is right fDr&i^ca, COPY EDITORS and say the admitting that he believes them. He is For example, on September 11, who he is, and he believes what he ter, Try writi JAMI FURO TOM TRASENTE wnai oeorge n, w. Bush wrote, we 2001, fre president ym laced wii a believes. That does not change with sand dollars DANIELLE LAMBRAIA HEATHER WILLIAMS didn't invade Iraq because we tragic and cpeuft stestiart That part is poll numbers. It does not change with in the bank could not find a viable exit plan. obvious. The decisions made In those protesters, it does not change with deficit spen John Kerry's stance is one that first few hours were crucial. campaign ads, media stories, or poli- REPORTERS is the mom agrees with H.W. Bush; he knows He stayed calm. He oM not want NANCY AGUIRRE J.C. LAFRENIERE las to com we shouldn't have gone into Iraq. to create fur&er panic, so he stayed $$$ '\mtk& toer wife aiat fond of ERIN ANDERSON SELENA MOSHELL we don't s JAMES COKER CAROLINE OGLE He also knows that in light of what calm, corwfcfirjn^rta wii sftong mora! vai- SHAUN CRICKS MAX REMER deficit future we've started there, we cannot just He ac&d quiets He oaHe3 at of ues who doesn't change them to win JESSICA JARRETT IKE SAUNDERS h an en valk away. Senator Kerry intends the planes to the ground. The last thing my vote. A candidate that changes his JAKE KOHLMAN ERICA TIBBETTS !t fair, we o lower American involvement in that we wanted was for more planes to values will lose my vote every time— RANDI KRASNY CHASE VANSTEENBURG lem and Jot raq by bringing in global support crash and more lives to be lost. even if heorsheteHsrnesweet-sound- or the peace keeping and re-build- Analysts suspect that %® terrorists PHOTOGRAPHERS ng effort. This will lessen the bur- planned to r$acfc and crash around 20 Leadership is about strength. You JANICE HARAMIS, PHOTO EDITOR ien on American taxpayers and the planes. They hijacked a mem four. The will never agree with everything that a Those that lumber of American lives being ADAM BURTON deaths of the people in those crashes leader does or says. A leader cannot CLAY CORBIN deal with ii w® ferity no doubt, aniS taidoer- please everyone. However, what that NATALIE WYATT reasing Taxes loom large in this eiec- tamly not try to diminish that tragedy or leader can do is make decisions that be stoppec ion. As John Kerry as repeatedly their memory. However, the numbers he or she feels are best for everyone. BRIAN HERNANDEZ offer the av itated, he will not raise taxes on could have been far larger. As t It takes guts to make those decisions Production Manager care equal iverage Americans. The only stands, nearly 3000 people died that based on what he or she thinks is right we could loi lerease Kerry proposes is a repeal day—a shocking and horrible amount. rather than what will get them the most ROBERT WALKER tions we c< if the tax cut for the wealthiest But it could have been so much worse. Business Manager healthcare, Americans. Kerry will put the tax It wasn't worse because President ( -r> c 3 ^ Bush ex DEAN HYBL easiest wa^ iurden on the backs of those who Bush took the correct actions. type of strength. He knows where he Advisor the import stands, and so do you. I guess it The Sandspur is published weekly Canada, Th in the country, President Bush quickly comes down to one thing—do you on Fridays and maintains a circula­ Kerry has f moved troops into Afghanistan. We want to elect a leader or a politician? tion of 2,000 copies. will make ; had to let them know that we meant The Editorial Board extends an invitation to our readers to submit letters and articles. In order for a let­ ter to be considered for publication, it must include the name and tele­ A Note to The Undecided phone number of the author and be 400 to 600 words in length. byRobert Walker Now maybe it's just me, had three debates and end­ so withdrawn and uncon­ In considering a submission for political cotumnist but a week prior to the less media coverage, if cerned. We're supposed to publication, The Sandspur reserves the right to edit letters and articles. Last night I was wateri­ election is a little late in the you're still wondering spreading democracy, yet where these guys stand on Submit all letters and articles to ng CNN when what to my game to making up your we don't value our own. the address below or bring them to. eyes should appear but a mind. Honestly people, the issues please talk a long I'm thrilled that we have our offices on the third floor of the walk off a short pier. Okay, Mills Memorial Center. All submis­ Pair of undecided voters. unless you've been living millions of new voters this that isn't nice, but people sions must include a printed copy Where, you may ask, did in cave for the last couple year, but voting isn't with a saved copy on disk and must should really pay attention -NN find such a rare breed months, there is no excuse enough. 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When it comes to elections in the Newspaper articles of - when one thinks about Candidates please getting state assistance, it U.S. aren't just for sporting headlines like, "Poll it, you can see why Bush is seems that if you are just reveals world anger at continually ignoring the fix this situation? another single person out Americans any­ Bush," or "The world backs international community." there, then you do not exist. Kerry" flood the streets. Throughout the articles by Issac Stolzenbach more. Another example of how One of London's most note­ runs a consistent theme: opinions editor by Olivia Mae Malloy worthy papers, The Guardian, anti-Bush, not anti- our current social system contributing writer After the nurse removed does not acknowledge the reported on a series of arti­ American. The international my IV, the hospital's finance "singles population" is that On November 2, cles gathered from eleven community realizes the eco­ representative greeted me you cannot get food stamps Americans throughout the countries worldwide in nomic power of the United and the true price of my if you are single and have a United States will show up which anti-Bush sentiment States and that a number of motorcycle accident was car worth more than three at polling stations to cast became the focal point. them are reliant upon that revealed. thousand dollars. I found their vote for president of the These eleven countries - power. Throughout Europe, She asked me various this out after being laid-off United States in one of the France, Britain, Australia, Americans are treated no questions about how I was for not being able to do my most important elections the Russia, Germany, Israel, differently than any other going to pay for my emer­ job, from the back injury I country has ever seen. The Japan, Mexico, Spain, foreigner, although they gency room visit in the mid­ had suffered in a car acci­ controversy surrounding Canada, and Korea - submit­ may be asked more ques­ dle of the night; I had no dent. both candidates is heated, ted to polls and reported tions about their politics medical insurance, so this Because Florida is a leaving Americans confused their findings to The than others. Europeans are was obviously a large con­ "Right to Work" state, my and unsure as to whom Guardian, from which only very savvy to American pol­ cern for a financial represen­ employer had the right to would best suit their con­ two - Israel and Russia -sup­ itics. They may not under­ tative whose hospital had fire me from a medical con­ cerns and the country as a port Bush in the coming elec­ stand how Congress func­ probably just spent twenty dition — no union to protect whole. tion. The remaining nine tions or why the Electoral to thirty grand on their me — and without a job, no However, this College exists, but they newest patient. medical insurance to get bet­ leaves the rest of the know how to discern a I explained that I had no ter. world. Who is the best good leader from a bad medical insurance because I After slumming-it for candidate to handle a one and the policies was a student, and I was on a about a year I finally col­ foreign policy that will surrounding them. motorcycle because I could lapsed and decided that I not leave America's At a point in not afford auto insurance needed food bad enough to name in the gutter, and American politics, and auto payments. I asked try and get assistance from who would citizens of when the country has if I was eligible for Medicaid the state. They told me that other countries vote become so heavily because I did not have med­ my car was worth too much; for? The American involved in global ical insurance and I made if I wanted assistance I had people have a vested intervention and war very little money last year to sell my car. Would have interest in not that requires involve­ from a debilitating back- loved to sell the car, problem responding to what is ment from foreign going on in their own countries, it's unbeliev­ society, are they actual­ able how little ly willing to see how Americans know about they fit into the world? international sentiment Before heading out to photo / MAPS2ANYWHERE.COM towards their presi- vote perhaps U.S. citizens states would like nothing dentl Nine countries out of need to look at the election more than to see Kerry suc­ eleven would vote for Kerry through a foreigner's eyes ceed on November 2. These if given the chance - and realize that the states find Bush's policies Americans should know American vote is not just a over-bearing and that he that, and it should make vote for the United States, it ignores what the interna­ them reflect upon their vote! is a vote for the world. tional community is saying In England alone, Kerry The 2000 Presidential and manipulates other lead­ would win almost 3 to 1, and election proved to be a mas­ ers to achieve his desired this from the country giving sive turning point in outcome. In one of the arti­ the most support to the U.S. American politics, with cles, a Japanese citizen was in Bush's war on terror. "It is hanging chads, re-votes, the quoted as saying, "The not that people here love involvement of the Supreme United States should realize Kerry, it's just that we can't Court, and the subsequent the limits of a policy relying stand Bush." election of George W. Bush only on force." Before Americans vote as the forty third President. Even young Britons can they need to understand the After September 11, when see where Bush errs. "Quite implications that that vote photo /ERS.USDA.GOV Bush rallied Americans apart from Iraq, the lack of a holds for the world. Of HEALTH CARE HINDRANCES: Who are these supposed together in an attempt to clear coherent Middle East course national concerns are benefit programs really benefitting? heal the country, even process and the seemingly important, but foreign and injury the year prior. The is, the car is worth less than Democrats could stomach endless climate of fear that domestic policy are inter- representative replied, "Do the pay-off (as one will usu­ him. However, shortly after they are creating in the US, twined - when one suffers, you have children?" ally find); thus, if I sold my declaring his "war on terror" itself, with the steady ero- so will the other. Countries This is a salient example car I would owe the bank it was clear that Bush's aspi­ sion of civil liberties is begin- around the world are tired of of why we all need to reex­ $7000. Holy antinomy! rations for the country were ning to harvest the idea of having to deal with a man amine our current social sys­ The moral of the story on a somewhat different Islam being the enemy who cares so little about tem; someone who is single goes like this, rule #1: do not agenda. Whatever interna­ rather than organised terror- what they think. Bush has and was responsible with get hurt. Rule #2: if you are tional pro-American senti­ ism." Another young Britain squandered presidential birth control in their single, either get married ment foreign countries har­ was quoted as saying, "I'm power and a consensus of younger years should be eli­ soon or stay living with your boured for the U.S. follow­ not sure why President Bush distrust is rising. In London gible for State medical assis­ parents. Rule #3: the state ing 9/11 has been squan­ thinks the most insulting many are saying that if Bush tance just like someone with will not recognize you if you dered. Europeans believe and critical way he can is re-elected and he stays on a family is, but because Fm need their help — that is, that Bush lied to his own describe Senator Kerry is as his current course, no subse­ not married and do not have until next tax season. people and to the interna- a 'tax and spend Liberal.' quent president will ever be tional community, and he Liberal Democracy and secu- as globally powerful OCTOBER 29, 2004 SPORTS THE SANDSPUR! My Prediction: One Curse Will Die... • I've been right against hitting. Good pitch­ ers beat good hitters most of so far: The Red the time, so there is no way Sox will win it as that anyone can bet against long as the ghosts the Red Sox who have Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling. take the week off. If these two guys are on then by John Ferreira no one can touch them. sports editor Schilling has healed up nice­ ly and you Pedro will bring Once again I have his regular fire to the big thwarted all and I have cor­ series. As for the Cardinals, rectly guessed who would sure they have a great line­ be playing in the World up, but they don't have the Series. I'm sure all the Red pitching to contend with all Sox fans out there hope that I the contact hitters on the Red can remain undefeated this Sox team. They don't have postseason and pick the next pitchers that will be able to World Champion. First off, I stop David Ortiz and Manny was surprised at how hard Ramirez. Now, with that both of these teams had to said, I believe this series will fight for their League a roller coaster ride, and I Championship. I was espe­ believe we will have at least cially surprised by the one game that will go down toughness of the Astros. to the final at bat. What I Houston might have made love about the Red Sox is the Series if Andy Petite and that they have heart. It takes Wade Miller had not gotten a lot of heart to beat the hurt earlier. In the American Yankees in four straight League, this one was one for games. They have great the ages. Those alive will players who hustle and give never forget the first time a one hundred percent. People team ever came back from a who play baseball will tell three zero deficit to win a you that hustling wins you best of seven series. I can games. This Boston team think of only one word that hustles and they don't get describes the comeback: down on themselves. impossible. So now the base­ Key to Series: ball series comes to a close The Curse: The reason heroes will be made and why I picked Boston in six champs will be crowned. games is that I believe that The Fall Classic somehow they will find a Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis way to lose game seven if Cardinals there is one. Let's not forget photo / ROBERT COHEN/ KRT (Boston in 6) that in nineteen eighty six, PITCHER OR EXORCIST?: The heroic of play of Curt Schilling (above) has inspired many to For all that we can sit when the Red Sox were last say that he has expelled the ghost of Babe Ruth, and the Curse of the Great Bambino. and nitpick, these two base­ in the Series, they were only ball dribble under his legs, will go the whole seven biggest question still is: will ball teams come down to one one out away from winning Both of these teams are very games, and then it will be up the curse make an appear- simple match up: pitching it all when Bill Buckner let a good and chances are we to the baseball Gods. The ance? Only time will tell. ...and a New Curse Will be Born year the Yankees have beat­ team that had another slew when A-Rod got his insane ferred that a player on their • Spirits tell me in en the Red Sox, not this year. ''of future Hall of Famers like deal that pays him 25 million team broke a record. Every an exclusive that The only explanation is of Rafael Palmeiro, Juan dollars a year? It was big real baseball fan would say course the birth of a brand Gonzalez, and Ivan news, and it was a shameful that he would rather his the Yankees now new curse. Yes I have Rodriguez, they never day for the game. A-Rod gets team with the World Series. have "The A-Rod sources in the sprit world amounted to much, despite paid over one hundred thou­ Players like Bonds and Curse". that spoke exclusively to The having such a potent lineup. sand dollars for every game Rodriguez do not lead teams Sandspur and they told me The latest team A-Rod has he plays, that is far more to championships which is by John Ferreira that they will now start curs­ moved to, the New York than most people make in a really what fans want to see sports editor ing the Yankees. "About Yankees. A team that is once year. Just for reference to and care about. again filled with great play­ those non-baseball fans, The Red Sox have big The events that took time!" was my first thought, ers like Derek Jeter, Gary there are one hundred sixty hearts, the Yankees have big place at Fenway and at the Yankees have been the Sheffield, Bernie Williams two games in a baseball sea­ wallets. The Spirits tell me Yankee Stadium has to make evil empire for decades, and the list goes on and on. son. The spirits were not too that they will not take this you wonder if it was just a what pushed the Baseball This year they made it to the happy about this whole case of hubris lightly they great feat of human kind or Gods over the top? This new ALCS, they won three ordeal because according to will not allow any team that if there was something curse is called "The A-Rod games, and then managed to them no one player should has A-Rod on it. The great greater controlling it all. Curse" which has come blow it. Coincidence? I think think that he is bigger than thing about baseball is that it After all we've seen the Red about time and time again. The curse goes that whichev­ not! the game. Another great is the fairest of all games. If Sox find new and improved er team has Alex Rodriguez "Well why is A-Rod player they told me is also this were basketball the ways of losing every year, on it cannot win, let's look at cursed?" I asked the spirits. cursed, he goes by the name Yankees would just give the but wasn't it Eerie seeing it the facts. That amazing Their simple answer was of Barry Bonds. Here's ball to A-Rod everytime happen to the New York Mariner team with Edgar that no one should make a another guy who thinks that downcourt, but in baseball Yankees. After all, aren't the Martinez, John Olreud (in mockery of the game of the game is all about him, other players need to come Yankees supposed to be this his prime) Ken Griffey Jr (in baseball like Alex Rodriguez when in reality the game is to bat. Baseball isn't about unstoppable force that is fed his prime) didn't make it to has. His money grubbing about the game. Ask any just one player but about the by the millions of dollars the World Series, they got to ways have tainted the game baseball fan if they would unit. A-Rod needs a change a Donald Trump wannabe the ALCS but lost. Then A- not only to fans but to play­ rather see their team win the heart or he has to practice his George Steinbrenner Rod moved to the Rangers a ers as well. Do you recall World Series or if they pre­ jump shot to be successful. throws around? Year after THE SANDSPUR SPORTS OCTOBER 29, 2004 NBA Power Rankings Gators Fire

TEAM MY TWO CENTS BY ROBERT WALKER Head Coach

Detroit The best team in the NBA spent the summer getting 54-28 better. Look for them to win it all, again. Ron Zook want another shot in the San Antonio Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili with the addition of • Zook to lead sharp shooter Brent Berry could upset the Pistons. NFL, especially if the Miami 57-25 final four games of Dolphins' job opens as Minnesota KG is the most complete player ever! If Cassell's the season, while expected. hip stays together this team could be a threat. Foley said Florida would 58-24 Spurrier remains This is a big move up for the Nuggets, but you have pursue other candidates Denver slippery on issue. once the season ends. 43-39 to love K-Mart and Melo. The future of the West. Speculation already has cen­ This team will be a playoff team, but is a true cen­ by Pick Weiss •_ tered around Urban Meyer, Indiana syndicated writer 61-21 ter away from making real noise. the hot coach of unbeaten Ron Zook became Gator Utah, which rose to sixth in Shaq is focused, Wade is skilled, but a lack of depth Miami bait Monday. the BCS rankings this week. 42-40 keeps them from upsetting the Pistons. The University of Florida Florida president Bernie Big D finally gets some D with Dampier, but losing made a drastic move, firing Machen hired Meyer to Dallas coach the Utes when he was 52-30 Nash hurts. They'll regroup after the all-star break. its head football coach and his entire staff with four at that school. Sacramento The old vangaurd of the West is rapidly aging and games left in the season. Zook, who succeeded 55-27 Paje wants out. Can they hold it together? The announcement came Spurrier in 2001, claimed in a Nash adds stability and Amare will be shine again five days before the Gators statement he read to Phoenix play archrival Georgia in reporters that he was leaving 29-53 this year, they're a true center away from glory. Jacksonville. Zook and his the program "in good shape Houston T-Mac and Yao will be amazing, but until they get a staff will be allowed to coach with a lot of good young 45-37 decent point guard they don't make the finals. the rest of the season in a players." He declined to take lame-duck capacity while questions. Memphis Coach Hubie is back and his roster is as deep as the school searches for a Zook was not Foley's 50-32 ever. Watch for the Griz to make a playoff run. replacement. first choice after Spurrier Utah Coach Sloan, AK-47, and Boozer will make a nice "It just didn't appear to bolted for NFL riches in 42-40 trio, like Memphis they'll make a run and fall short. be working," AD Jeremy 2001. He flew to Norman, Foley said. "It certainly was­ Okla., to speak with Sooners Portland They have depth and a bad reputation. If they can n't working the way I coach Bob Stoops. He also 41-41 get past the attitude they could surprise people. thought it would when I contacted Mike Shanahan of the Denver Broncos. Both Cleveland Losing Boozer hurts, but adding Eric Snow will hired Ron Zook three years ago. I take full responsibility turned him down. Foley 35-47 help. Look for King James to take it up a notch. for that." then turned to Zook, who Los Angeles Kobe is no Jordan, Rudy T is no Phil and no Shaq Even though the Gators had been a defensive coordi­ 56-26 equals no ring! are a disappointing 4-3 and nator under Spurrier and coming off a shocking 38-31 held the same position with Orlando Francis, Hill, Mobley, and Howard sounds like a loss to struggling Mississippi the New Orleans Saints. 21-61 great team let's see how it works out. State that Zook termed Zook, who had never Boston Pierce and Payton could make some noise, but "embarrassing," the timing been a head coach before, 36-46 Coach Rivers won't help, they won't get too far. still seemed strange. suffered by comparison with "We knew where this Spurrier - both on and off the New Jersey Losing K-Mart kills any real playoff hopes. Kidd was going to end up Nov. field. Whereas Spurrier ele­ 47-35 might push them into postseason, but not far. 21," Foley said. "I didn't want vated Florida into dominant Milwaukee The Bucks surprised people last year; they won't to sit there and not be honest program status in the SEC 41-41 this year. Look for them to struggle. with people. That's not fair and won a national title in to anyone. That's not fair to 1996, Zook is 20-13 - just 14 New They moved to the West and lost Mashburn for the Ron." ;^ fewer losses than Spurrier Orleans 41-41 season, and Baron wants out. No playoffs! Having said that, Foley had in 12 seasons. defended the idea of allow­ He lost support within Golden Okay these guys overpaid Foyle, but they did add ing Zook to finish the season. the university in recent 37-45 State Fisher, still they finish towards the bottom. "He deserves to," Foley said. weeks because of an incident Philadelphia Iverson at the point means less shots for everyone "He's done everything we've involving a fight between 33-49 else. They may make the playoffs, but I doubt it. asked. I can't sit there and some of his players and ms say, 'Zooker, you can't finish members of a fraternity. New York A glut of overpaid players and undersized power- the season.' That wouldn't be Foley dispatched Zook to the 4Bt 39-43 forwards equals another rough year. right. It wouldn't be in the fraternity as a peacemaker. best interest of the team." Instead, Zook lost his temper ^ ••Jm&^&totfm- ^ Atlanta Walker will help them score and Childress was a 28-54 nice draft pick, but no hope of a post-season. Foley claimed the deci­ and became combative with sion had nothing to do with the students. Foley labeled Los Angeles These are the Clippers, need I say more? Elton the fact former Florida coach Zook's behavior as "unac­ 28-54 Brand is great, but they can't win! Steve Spurrier, who was ceptable" at the time but fired last year by the Monday said "that night was Toronto Vince wants out and the Bosh isn't ready to carry an aberration. 33-49 Washington Redskins, is the load, they'll be towards the bottom of the East. available. Foley said if "He's represented this Washington Jamison will score and if everyone stays healthy Spurrier was interested, he program with class for the 25-57 they could rocket up, but I doubt they'll do much. would be glad to talk with last three years," Foley said. him. Word of Zook's dis­ Seattle They lack the power players to get it done in the Spurrier is definitely the missal triggered elation 37-45 West. Look for them way out of the play-off hunt. boosters' choice, but he side­ among fans, many of whom Chicago The Jordan era is over and the baby Bulls will again stepped reporters' inquires. had taken out their growing 23-59 leave fans wanting. "I guess everything will play frustrations with critical E- itself out in the next couple mails to the fireronzook.com >#»»*».»* Charolette It'll be a rough year for Emeka and other new kids weeks," he said. There is also Web site. N/A on the court. Look for a last place finish. some thought Spurrier may OCTOBER 29, 2004 SPORTS THE SANDSPUR 1 Rollins Teams Look to Build Off Successful '04 Season Golf looks to Repeat • Charlotte women's golf team is stacked season. Returning players and ready for another win- include last season's Campbell and ning season. The Tars are led Sunshine State Conference Ulrika Ljungman by head coach Julie Garner Champion and two time lead the Tars into who is currently in her third NCAA Individual stint as the head women's Champion Charlotte one more season. golf coach at Rollins, having Campbell, along with senior coached between 1984-87 by Katie Pederson and this year's 5th Annual asst. sports editor and 1996-97 before returning Bay tree Women's to the Tars four years ago. Intercollegiate top scorer Back and better then Coach Garner helped lead Ulrika Ljungman from ever seems to be the motto the Tars to their first NCAA Sweden. The team has also for this year's women's golf Division II National brought in six extremely tal­ team. With four of the top Championship two years ented freshmen, who Coach five players from the 2003 ago and earned a national Garner sees great potential NCAA Division II Golf Coach of the Year honor for in for the following four Championship team return- again leading the Tars to a years, of which Venessa Vela ing this year, Rollins national championship last was top scorer in early October's Nittany Lion Invitational in Pennsylvania. The Tars have competed well against such collegiate nota­ bles as Georgetown, Yale and the University of Richmond and have defeat­ photo / RC SID ed worthy opponents like IS A REPEAT IN THE CARDS?: Campbell (above) and Northern Kentucky. And Ljungman (left) will look to the defend the national title. though it may seem like only a few, rather then a team, one of the members of the College Park/Dubbs Dread Golf Course l bedroom/i women's golf team was bath centrally located, very private. Must see. $525 a quoted proudly boasting month, cable included. 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• Volleyball stand all aro. out has been the >efoxe each game to focus her :mmd on go-to player or a at sne i team that has team m 29 overachieved. Rollins for 2 and a half Ails & Sciences Drop by Erica Tibbets -,ow air Without Penalty Deadline staf~' rerr -• Volleyball vs. Barry is week's oulsmnding car Alfond Sports Center 7 p.m. athlete is a Tar Movie: Rocky Horror mi: Tars the Hi: Picture Show -.am. She's in Daves Downunder-11:50 p.m. Bbe ball dm n the team is the team, both by esult in ng their hr. by the team retmrring to cam­ -•self. It seems pus at 2 o'clock in the morn­ Baliowee she -y good at it. She ing. Cahall-Sanctspur struck fear into the hearts of Allison, who is majoring Dedication -1:15 p.m. her opponents last week in Psycho rew up m •lien's Soccer vs. Sair with a career high 27 kills in Mobile, Alabama before she Canal^Sandspu" -letc - 2 p.m. the Tars 5 game match was recruited to play volley­ Volleyball vs. Lynn against C a t a w a b a . ball here at Rollins. She has Alfond Spons Center 4 pa Throughout fee week, she been playing %7olleyball for I helped lead the Tars to victo- 10 years, and helped guide Alfond Sports Gentei ry in 3 out of 5 games, and her high school team to 3 ooccc • ERICA TIBBETS -davIC achieved an average of 3.65 state championships. LEADING THE WAY: Allison North has p sea­ kills per game with a Mtting .nave one con­ son and has some hoping for an SSC We. percentage of .381. But this ference game left this season on November 2. Not since season, North has led the Men's Golf invitational girl does more than hit. on October 30, during the 1995 season has a Tar way on a team that could Forest Lake Golf Club North also registered Homecoming. They then vollevball team reached the final: the wait for a 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. digs, 17 blocks, and 11 aces. head to the SSC Tournament NCAA champioj, e. Homecoming Barbecue Behind Alumni House - Noon Volleyball vs. Mova Southeastern Tars Manage to Beat Out Win at Eckerc Alfond Sports Center 2 p.m. • Not even the attackers didn't pose much Monday Tr' of a threat. fake grass at Despite the constant Men's Golf invitational Eckerd could keep attacking action of the Forest Lake Golf Club Rollins Women, who had 9 a.m.-6 p.m. the ladies from corner kicks, free kicks, winning. breakaways, and one HHSGA Meeting ones the first half ended in a by Erica Tibbets CSS 170 - 5:30 p.m. stalemate with no score. staff reporter The second half was a No one likes losing, and different matter. The Tars' the Rollins College Women's Laura Guild scored within 3 Tuesday TV2 soccer team is no exception. minutes of the start. It wasn't Men's Golf Invitational They'd lost two straight on the strongest of shots, but the road in the past week, so Forest Lake Golf Club the Tritons' keeper couldn't -they were looking for a hold on to it, and it trickled 9 a.m. - S p.m. Election Viewing Parties: resounding win against past her info the net. Not too Democrats - Dave's 5p -12 a.m. Eckerd. much later Jeri Ostuw put Republicans - Galloway 7p -12 a.m. The only possible prob­ the Tars 2-0 up with an SSC Soccer Tournament lem confronting the Tars was amazing goal that almost Cahall Sandspur Field the Tritons' field, which is defied the laws of physics. 4:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. artificial grass and changes Ostuw was pressed against the bounce of the ball, the the right end line and some Wednesday TVS speed of play, and even the how managed to flick the Live Musician: Gavin McGraw feel of inmnirig on it. ball into the right top corner Cornell Campus Center But, as it turned out, of the goal. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. nothing could stop the Tars. It didn't all go the Tars' They dominated the whole way though. With 16:33 on game, out shooting the the clock the Tritons capital­ Tritons 15- 3. It took the ized on a muffled clearance Tritons 5 minutes to get into after a corner kick and made the Tars half of the field, and the score 2-1. Less than a when they did manage to minute later, the Tritons penetrate the Rollins mid- scored again to tie it up, and GOOD WHEN IT COUNTED: Goalie Fran Nicoloso. TTxjrsday 11-4 field they weren't too effec­ it looked as if the Tars had only one save in the first half, but it was a beauty. Live Musician: Gavin McGraw tive. Keeper Fran Nicoloso lost their hold on the game. Cornell Campus Center only had one save to make in give it up again, and the Week. So come The Tars weren't ready to game ended 3-2. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first half. It wasn't an give up though, and within support fhev dese The Rollins Women only Music at Midday easy one; she had to parry it thirty seconds, a corner by cheer them o have one game left, this ference win! Rol Knowles Chapel -12:30 p.m. upwards and then stop it Jeri Ostuw was pounded again as it spun towards her Saturday night, on their a record of five ar TPJ Guest Speaker: into the back of the net by right post, but she made it home field. Women's Soccer Barry University leai Kaihryn Norsworthy midfie]: Jacquelyn comfortably. Other than that, will be one of the main Sunshine State Bush Auditorium - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Parsons to give the Tars fee sports showcased during the one chance the Eckerd lead again. They wouldn't with a undefea:-- first Rollins Homecoming and no losses.