SAE Ordered to Cease and Desist

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March www.unfspinnaker.com 28 Volume 30, Issue 27 2007 Wednesday SAE ordered to cease and desist

BY SARAH DIENER After a nine-month period of ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR probation, the chapter was reinstated Jan. 1, 2007. The University of North Greek Life refers to the stu- Florida chapter of the Sigma dent handbook and guidelines Alpha Epsilon Fraternity set by the Fraternal Information has been issued a cease Programming Group in its han- and desist order by its dling of hazing, Young said. national organization. The UNF student handbook Greek Life Coordinator Tyler defines hazing as “any group or Young said the university and individual action or activity the Interfraternity Council, which recklessly or intentional- which oversees the operations ly inflicts or intends to inflict and judicial aspects of Greek physical or mental harm or dis- Life, are looking into allegations comfort, or which may demean, of potential hazing by members disgrace, or degrade any person, of the Florida Nu chapter regardless of location, intent, or of SAE. consent of participant(s).” The order, issued March 9, Florida law also prohibits results in the suspension of all the practice of hazing in chapter functions including state universities. meetings, community service “Hazing is absolutely untol- and social activities, Young said. erated,” Young said. “We’re still He also said he anticipates the looking into exactly what

PHO order to be lifted by next week happened and taking it

T allowing the chapter to resume very seriously.” O ILLUSTRATION: JEN QUINN AND ROBER business as usual. Brandon Weghorst, director Sigma Alpha Epsilon of communiations for the President David Hacker, a jun- national headquarters of SAE, ior construction management said he could not comment major, declined an interview on the issue due to a with the Spinnaker but said, pending investigation. “This is a minor situation being The Florida Nu chapter of handled between us and our SAE was established fall 2003. national organization.” There are currently more than In March 2006, IFC charged 50 active brothers, according to T K. PIETRZYK SAE with 28 convictions of the organization’s Web site. underage drinking and posses- E-mail Sarah Diener at sion of beer kegs. [email protected].

GROWING CAMPUS TO OFFER NEW AMENITIES

SKATE PARK OSPREY FOUNTAINS COUR TESY OF HASKELL AND DESIGN PLUS REBECCA D AL Y

BY LAUREL WRIGHT ing $250,000 and the UNF administration BY ASHLEY BELAND ed on the eastern ridge of campus near STAFF WRITER paying the difference, said Michael CONTRIBUTING WRITER Kernan Boulevard and will house 1,000 Gibson, director of engineering and con- students in suite-style units, said Paul University of North Florida skate- struction for SG. As the University of North Florida Riel, director of housing operations. boarders will have a new place to practice The park’s opening event is March 29 continues to grow, so do its demands for The complex will have 120 units their tricks on campus beginning March from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will include a updated, amenity-filled housing. The designed to house four students in pri- 29 with the opening of the 10,000-square- skateboarding demonstration by Skate campus’ newest housing complex, vate bedrooms and two bath foot skate park. Osprey Fountains, is projected to open The skate park cost approximately See SKATE, page 5 to students as early as fall 2009. See FOUNTAINS, page 5 $420,000, with Student Government fund- The five-story complex will be locat-

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ã BEST ä WORST â FIX Student Government organized a third Construction between Building 2 and the If construction couldn’t be completed voting site in the Disability Resource Thomas G. Carpenter Library forces students over Spring Break, then waiting five Center to better serve students with to take detours to class that might more weeks until the completion of the disabilities. cause tardiness. spring semester would have inconve- nienced less students.

O O O Editorials O O O WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 Birth control price hikes too much for students

arking and tuition are not the contraceptive purposes. unplanned pregnancies might sky- Awarded first place for Best of Show at only things that will cost more In all fairness, SMS can’t do any- rocket to rates comparable to the the 2005 National College Media P next year at the University of thing to keep prices steady when the ‘70s and ‘80s. It’s contraceptive pills Convention by the North Florida. Soon students contraceptives they’ve previously that have kept rates low through the Associated Collegiate Press. will face an increase in contracep- purchased run out. New Medicaid late ‘90s and first part of the 21st O O O tives purchased at student medical rebate laws make it unaffordable for century, according to the Resource Spinnaker Staff services. pharmaceutical companies to sell Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Plan B prices will increase from devices to student health centers at Prevention statistics. nominal prices, and it has no other New York City launched a cam- Editor in Chief Jenna Strom $20 to $35 a pack, NuvaRings will increase from $18 to $40, and birth way to get the funding. paign on Valentine’s Day to give Art Director Robert K. Pietrzyk control pills will increase from $15 Planned Parenthood offers birth away 1 billion condoms to people on Business Manager Adina Daar to $22. If students can’t afford the control pills and NuvaRings at lower the streets. Fees that go toward SMS Production Manager Ace Stryker new prices, they’re out of luck prices, but it requires patients to are included in tuition prices stu- come into the office once a month to dents pay each semester. If it Advertising Manager Kristen Montalto because there’s nothing SMS can do for them. pick up pills. Many students who ordered mass amounts of condoms News Editor Tami Livingston A super-sized jar of condoms is will be affected by the price increase along with other medical supplies Features Editor Matt Coleman readily available for students in live on campus, and they’re the same and made them readily available in Sports Editor Holli Welch SMS during office hours, and con- people who are least likely to own bathrooms on campus, it will give dom prices at drugstores are much cars and can readily drive to off- students a way to maintain condom Copy Editor Emily Bruce cheaper than birth control prices, campus doctors’ appointments. supplies in private. And if condoms Photo Editor Rebecca Daly especially for those who can’t afford The harsh reality is that students were stored in dispensers and sold Web Editor Meghan Dornbrock insurance and have to pay full price who normally practice safe sex for 5 cents a piece, it would help Graphic Designer Jen Quinn for the pills. might feel forced to go without con- ensure students aren’t abusing traceptives. Teen pregnancy rates privileges. Asst. News Editor Sarah Diener But some students might feel uncomfortable grabbing a handful of have been declining because birth If SMS can’t help students like Asst. Features Editor Ross Brooks condoms from the waiting room control and emergency contracep- they used to, they’ll need to look at Asst. Sports Editor each week and many women need tive pills are more readily available additional ways to make Staff Writers Jamie Williams birth control for reasons other than to high school and college students. ends meet. But if they become unaffordable, Laurel Wright

Distributor Jason Strickland Hazing prevents Greeks from being taken seriously Adviser Joshua Stewart Printer Florida Sun Printing any first-time college stu- rassment to our community for com- their members are possibly injured mitting such a highly immature and or hurt from hazing activities? O O O dents look forward to M joining a fraternity or irresponsible act. How is that for If the brothers of Sigma Alpha sorority when they get to setting an example? Epsilon think it’s going to help them Robinson Student Center, room 2627 Perhaps those responsible should receive respect, they should know 4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S. college and seeing what “Greek life” take a look at www.stophazing.org, that respect cannot be taught – it Jacksonville, FL 32224 is all about. But if this included being abused, which serves to educate on eliminat- must be earned. Victims of hazing Phone: 904.620.2727 slightly tortured, and embarrassed ing hazing from colleges and rarely report having respect for Fax: 904.620.3924 by your future “brothers” and “sis- universities by providing in-depth those who have hazed them. Just www.UNFSpinnaker.com ters,” would you really want to do it? coverage and real life accounts of like other forms of victimization, Hazing is an act of power and such incidents. hazing breeds mistrust, apathy control over others. It is pre-meditat- Hazing has even resulted in death. and alienation. ed victimization and not at all acci- Is that really worth the cost of being Hazing is wrong, dangerous, and dental. Hazing is abusive, degrading part of a social organization on cam- an embarrassment to the university and often life-threatening. pus such as a fraternity or sorority? and its community. It should not It usually exists as a means to It shouldn’t be, and our peers should take place and must be stopped. promote group loyalty through not have to succumb to that kind of Now that you know, do your part shared suffering to create a supreme ridiculous peer pressure placed to help.Remember, if you’re not part bonding experience among newcom- upon them just to be part of such of the solution, you’re part of the ers while in the process of initia- an organization. problem. Try to educate others who Quote of the Week tion. Is it really worth suffering Remember, fraternities and soror- don’t know about hazing and and ridicule? ities are supposed to carry a certain encourage them to spread the word “Wrinkles should merely Let’s ask members of Sigma respectable dignity about them and and take action so that hazing will indicate where smiles Alpha Epsilon’s Florida Nu chapter give back to the community. How not occur anymore. here at the University of North can they adequately do this if any of have been.” Florida. Reports have recently sur- faced that they were supposedly – Mark Twain, American author (1835-1910) involved in hazing activities. Now Sigma Alpha Epsilon has been issued a cease and desist order by its national board, and this KNOW THE makes our school look bad. Whether DIFFERENCE the activities that took place were severe enough to be considered haz- BETWEEN A BURRO ing isn’t the issue. AND A BURROW? It’s the fact that Greek Life is supposed to stand for much more on campus. And this comes a year after The Spinnaker is looking SAE was charged with underage for regular contributers to drinking and possession of beer the News, Expressions and kegs; they were reinstated in January. Sports sections. If you’re Although hazing has occurred interested, please contact and continues to occur in a variety Jenna Strom at of social situations such as the 620-2727 or workplace, on sports teams and even the armed forces, we don’t need it at [email protected]. UNF. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is an embar-

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 DISCOURSE PAGE 3 Donate to charities so companies don’t profit

am the Perhaps you’ve noticed are actually going to charity? While decision I those Gap ads in recent months. STAFF most companies let the consumer Here’s a starting point: go to You know, the ones with people know this more often than not, the http://www.buylesscrap.org, an wearing red T-shirts with white words OPINION RED campaign, however, was criti- organization that serves as a means that all have the word “red” in paren- cized for not doing such. for people to donate directly to a char- theses. Do you even know what it So these companies win in the end. ity and to remind them this is the stands for? Jamie Williams, By getting “involved” in such a cause, most resourceful way to support a It’s part of a campaign called RED Junior, Communications they not only look good, but reap cause. Its motto is “Shopping is not a to support The Global Fund, a non- extra profits. solution. Buy less. Give more.” profit organization that raises money But fear not. There is a way to get Think about it. Apple doesn’t really including Bono and Oprah Winfrey for countries to fight AIDS, malaria around this: donate directly to the need any more money. The American are supporting the project and big and tuberculosis. charity itself. Many of these charities’ Diabetes Association, the National name brands such as Gap and Apple Alright, so maybe you knew that stores “support” have their own Web Breast Cancer Foundation and The joining the cause, what could go much. And maybe you even bought sites where you can donate directly to Global Fund all do, though. These are wrong? one of these products with good inten- them without having to go through all non-profit organizations. Can you By purchasing products from tions in mind – good for you! But not some name brand or franchise. imagine Apple being a non-profit brands such as Gap, Apple and so good for beneficiaries of The Maybe you don’t really have the organization? Not in this lifetime. Motorola, you are letting these corpo- Global Fund. time to go out and volunteer for a Don’t be lazy. It might seem easier rations play the middleman for you. Did you know the total cost for the charity. Maybe you can’t even afford when you’re shopping in the air-con- They place a need on the consumer to ad campaign ran around $100 million? to give them that much money. Don’t ditioned comfort of the local Gap to make such a contribution to such a The campaign, however, only raised feel too guilty. But by buying products buy that red T-shirt and feel charitable fund, in turn placing a pos- around $18 million dollars, according from the store, you are actually giving inspi(red). But it’s just as easy to give sible guilt trip on the consumer. The to Advertising Age, an advertising less than you can, and for that you that same amount of money you’d consumer then feels the need to give trade publication. Was it successful? should feel some degree of guilt. By spend on the shirt directly to the char- back and buy said product. Do the math. giving to a charity directly, chances itable source itself. But does the consumer actually When high profile celebrities are you’ll feel much better about your know how much of the total proceeds E-mail Jamie Williams at [email protected]. Dumping in the ocean puts damper on environment

hree miles offshore from the posed of in treatment facilities. Having members of Florida’s gov- beaches of Florida, gamblers The bill can’t require the ships to ernment who care enough about the are enjoying their slot machines STAFF bring the sewage back to port because oceans to create a bill to limit dumping Tand poker tables, but what is happen- OPINION Florida Law doesn’t reach into federal is phenomenal, but without the sup- ing under all the excitement is disturb- waters. It would, however, require port of Floridians, this bill might not ing. them to pay a treatment fee to the port, pass. Each time the gambling ships leave Laurel Wright, regardless if they bring their sewage Because many University of North port, they dump their partially treated Junior, Communications back or not. The ships can either pay Florida students living in Jacksonville sewage into the federal waters of our the fee and use the treatment facilities, reside nearby a casino ship departure ocean. This is approximately 26,000 gal- or continue ocean dumping and pay point, they need to show support for lons of human waste dumped a week, earn a living and diminishing the the fee. The idea is if the ships’ opera- this bill. The ocean is polluted enough per ship, along with thousands of gal- money made from tourism in Florida. tors are paying the fee, they will be from other sources of waste, and casi- lons of other waste, according to the Currently there is minimal regula- more likely to utilize their payments no boats shouldn’t be able to add to the Surfrider Foundation Web site. There tion on the gambling ships’ dumping and use the onshore treatment facili- pollution just because it is convenient are no exact numbers because the because dumping in federal waters is ties than dump in the ocean. for them. ships are not required to report their permitted, but Florida lawmakers are The act is necessary and long over- The people opposed to this bill care dumping. working on a bill to wane the dis- due. However, it is encountering oppo- more about money than one of our The sewage is thought to pollute the charge. sition and debate throughout the planet’s greatest natural resources. ocean, destroying fisheries and wash- The Clean Oceans Act will require approval process. They need to realize the health of our ing up on the beaches full of bacteria. gambling vessels and other ships that Keeping the ocean clean seems like ocean is directly related to the health Dumping sewage into the ocean is routinely carry 100 or more passengers common sense to most Florida resi- of our society.The short-term goal of ruining many Floridian’s occupations. for two hours to report discharges dents, but marina owners, day cruise money is nothing in comparison to the The sewage has been blamed as one of made in coastal waters. It will also operators and boat manufactures are long-term effect of polluting the ocean. the causes of Red Tide, which kills sea encourage the ships to bring the protesting the act, which has failed to E-mail Laurel Wright at [email protected]. life, making it hard for fishermen to sewage back to ports to have it dis- pass before.

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do the job. To me, this quote summed up the Former SG President The vision they have developed is A smaller case major reason I do not drink, and at Endorses Standing United, one that responds to the needs of against alcohol the same time is probably the reason this university. The team they built she, and a majority of people, contin- Moving Forward is of your trusted leaders from every Dear Editor, ue to drink. The quote is: "I live for community on this campus. Their This is in regard to the column the nights I can't remember, with the Dear Editor, platform is comprised of issues you that ran in the Spinnaker entitled friends I'll never forget..." It’s the season for Student care about, and they are things that "Unshining the moon: The case I guess I can respond to this by ask- Government elections again. It is are achievable under the right kind against alcohol." ing: What is the point of living if you important for all students to under- of leadership. I couldn't agree with you more. A have never actually lived? stand the significance of voting on while back, I stumbled across a quote election day and making their voices Tom Foran on a high school acquaintance's Evan Judd heard. It is vital that we support peo- Former Student Body President Facebook.com page. Junior, Biology ple who will successfully communi- cate our interests to university administration, thus making our University of North Florida experience more valuable and enjoyable. he Spinnaker welcomes all columns and letters to the editor. All student submissions must Standing United as we Move include the author’s first and last names, major and academic classification. Faculty and Forward is important in a season of guestT submissions must include department title or company name. No anonymous submis- change such as this. A unified stu- sions will be published. Submissions will be verified for authenticity before publication. dent body will achieve so much more than any of our independent efforts Submissions may be edited for content, grammar, word length and libel. Letters should not ever could. This is why I endorse exceed 300 words in length, and columns should be approximately 500 words. Rachael Tutwiler and AJ Souto for The ideas expressed in columns and letters published in the Spinnaker do not necessar- your next Student Body President ily reflect the opinions of Spinnaker staff or the university. and Vice President. I have had the opportunity to watch both of these student leaders mature and develop Submit columns and letters to while I was serving in SG leader- [email protected]. ship. They are the most qualified to

PAGE 4 NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 Five questions with the Spinnaker SG Update Compiled by Tami Livingston. Q&A with presidential candidates The following is a sum- mary of the business Running mate: Alban Brooke Running mate: A.J. Souto conducted at the March 26 University of Classification: Sophomore Classification: Senior North Florida Student Government Major: Communications Major: Political science Senate Meeting:

Current SG position: Senator and Current SG position: Director of l Ryan Ewing was parliamentarian the African American Student Union appointed as Associate Jacqueline Simard Rachael Tutwiler Justice. SB-07S-2111 – Graduate Question 1: If elected, what will be your top three priorities? student organization events – Funds in the “First, I would increase communication between Student Government “First would be bridging the gap and establishing unity to maker sure amount of $310 will be and those we serve. Second would be to incorporate diversity not only the voice of students will be heard. Second, Student Government used to pay for food for within Student Government but around our campus. Third would be to should have more representative of the student body in terms of the dif- two Graduate Student serve as an overall microphone for student voices to be heard.” ferent ministries and ethnicities on campus. Third, making sure that the Organization events. issues we’re putting forward on our platforms are followed through.” l Presented by Sen. Sarah Kraft. l Passed by a vote of 26- Question 2: What are your plans for working with different university entities to achieve your goals? 0-0.

“Communication is always the most effective tool – all branches of SG “When we win, God willing, I would like to see the executive cabinet SB-07S-2112 – Exam and the university administration should be available for questioning and have a liaison from Greek life, athletics, housing and other groups on stress reliever on Green – open to ideas. Alban and I know if elected we will be representing the campus and to talk to them on a regular basis. Also, to see that people Funds in the amount of student body as a whole and will be open to administration and to make have an open mind looking at UNF and understanding that we are $1,261 will be used to sure everyone is on the same page for where the university’s growth serving 16,000 students and we need to look at all interests – not just fund a tie-dye and and expansion.” our own.” Frisbee event on the Green April 17 hosted by the UNF N.O.R.M.L. (the Question 3: What would you consider your best quality and worst quality as a leader? National Organization for the Reformation of “My best quality would be that I’m optimistic in every situation. No mat- “My best quality would have to be my level of dedication. I won’t start Marijuana Laws) and ter what situation I’m placed in, I can derive something positive from it. something unless I know it can be done. I would have to say my worst Ultimate Frisbee clubs My worst quality would be that because I strive for excellence in every quality is that I’m attached – when something’s important to me – I aimed to relieve stu- situation, I come down hard on myself if I don’t meet my expectations – struggle with letting it go, even though sometimes that’s what needs to dents’ stress before whether academically or through my many leadership positions I hold be done.” exams. on campus.” l Presented by Sen. Joseph Huskey. l Passed by a vote of 17- Question 4: What does your running mate add to your team? 10-0.

“Alban’s become a good friend and he’s very reliable to get work done. “He [A.J.] adds a lot. He’s very loyal. I don’t want to say we’re complete SB-07S-2113 – Greek Life He also brings inventive ideas through his four years on campus and opposites because we share a lot of the same values but I think we’ll computer – Funds in the seeing what students want. And that he’s a senior and he’s staying make a great team because we both bring a lot to the table.” amount of $1,397 will be around to serve – that’s total dedication.” used to purchase a new computer for Greek Life. l Presented by Sen. Question 5: If you had one sentence to tell students you’re the right choice, what would you say? Kyle Monda. l Passed by a vote of 25- “Through my experience in my many outlets on campus, I’ve learned “I would say first of all experience counts and we care about UNF 0-0. that not every student is the same or fits a stereotypical mold. With that heading to a place where we’re all unified and able to make being said, I plan to effectively be the liaison between the students and things happen.” SB-07S-2114 – Wild administration wholeheartedly.” Osprey Wednesday T- shirts – Funds in the amount of $2,610 will be used to purchase T-shirts WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SG ELECTIONS to be handed out to students on Wild Osprey WHERE: Coggin College of Business, Bookstore VOTING METHODS: Electronic voting by computer. RESULTS: Unofficial results will be announced Wednesdays. and the Disability Resource Center. Absentee ballots will be available in the SG offices Thursday, April 6. An elections violations hearing is l Presented by Sen. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 4. scheduled for Tuesday, April 13. Kyle Peters. WHEN: Tuesday, April 3, and Wednesday, April 4, l Passed by a vote of 24- between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. VOTING REQUIREMENTS: You must be a UNF An estimated 3,000 people are expected to vote. 0-0. student with a valid student ID, and you must log in PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, using your N number to vote. Sources: Deanna Cerbini, Elections Supervisor junior political science major. Laurel Kendall, Student Government Advisor. SB-07S-2115 – Muslim March 28, in the Robinson Theater. Student Association – Funds in the amount of $667.00 will be used to send 10 students from the UNF Muslim Student Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Association to the MSA March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 April 2 April 3 East Zone Conference April 7 in Orlando. 7-DAY l Presented by Sen. Sarah Grafton. FORECAST l Passed by a vote of 23- 0-0. Mostly Partly Partly Partly Partly Mostly Mostly For updated weather, Cloudy Sunny Sunny visit unfspinnaker.com. Sunny Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Compiled by Tami Livingston.

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SKATE: Police Beat March 8 - March 25 Controversial March 8, 2007 – March 16, 2007 – park to open Burglary (Lot 4) Damaged property (Lot 18) Mar ch 12, 2007 – March 17, 2007 – from page 1 Grand theft (Bldg. 14) Accidental injury (Lot 18) March 13, 2007 – March 19, 2007 – Lab, free food, music from Osprey Information (Bldg. 27) – An Possession of alcohol bever- Radio and giveaways, said Adrian athletic coach at the age by person under 21 Semerene, director of Osprey University of North Florida (Bldg. U of Osprey Cove) Productions and a junior public found a baseball bat near relations major. “There’s going to Harmon Stadium that March 20, 2007 – be crazy stuff going on.” appeared to have blood and Alcohol investigation (Bldg. The park is located behind the hair on it. The coach gave W of Osprey Landing) intramural fields near lot 18 and the bat to a University will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Police Department ser- March 22, 2007 – (7:30 p.m. during daylight-saving geant, who dispatched a Injured person (Bldg. 15) time), according to the draft of UPD officer to the scene. the skate park rules. Skateboards The responding officer March 25, 2007 – Fire and in-line skates are permitted noticed green paint, grass (Lot 15) – A UPD officer was in the park as long as the user is and dirt on the bat as well. dispatched to the woods a UNF student and is wearing The bat was cracked six between lot 15 and Alumni a helmet. inches from its handle and Drive after a receiving a “I hope it will really be used was placed in JSO custody. call that the woods were on and enjoyed,” said Student Body fire. Upon arrival, the offi- President Justin Damiano. March 14, 2007 – cer observed three resident Damiano, a senior business Possession of alcoholic bev- assistants attempting to put economics major, said he plans to erage by person under 21 out the fire with fire extin- experience the park first hand. (Bldg. Q of The Crossings) guishers. The officer “I’ll try it out. I’ll probably fall, noticed several plants were but with the padding, it will March 15, 2007 – destroyed and began asking be fun.” Alcohol investigation (Bldg. students if they saw anyone The skate park was one of the V of Osprey Cove) starting the fire. None of most controversial issues SG the students saw such activ- faced, Damiano said. “I hope it March 15, 2007 – Petty ity. Upon departure, the offi- will represent that SG can make theft (Bldg. 10) cer saw two areas where change happen, we said we would small fires had been started do it and we did. It also shows March 15, 2007 – near Alumni Drive. There SG and administration Criminal mischief (Bldg.R are no suspects. working together.” of The Crossings) David Moss, a junior criminal Compiled by Emily Bruce. justice major, said he thinks the park is a good idea. The skate park will be a “place for all the crazy skater kids to go instead of running people over,” he said. Moss said the skate park will encourage him to be at school more often so he can “ use it to its FOUNTAINS: Estimated cost is $80 million fullest potential.” A March 14 Senate meeting approved funds for signs and from page 1 panies to design and build the housing, calcu- guests, lounges and post office facilities, Riel operation of the skate park that lated costs and chose Haskell and Design Plus, said. The design includes a single point of were not previously in the SG rooms, while 80 units will be made to house Riel said. entry for security reasons, Riel said. budget, Gibson said. six students, four in private bedrooms and two “The price proposal submitted by Haskell “Student suites do not have stoves but the Maintenance for the skate sharing a larger bedroom in the suite, Riel was approximately $80 million,” said Zak RAs and area coordinators suites will have park, which includes having an said. There will also be 20 private rooms with Ovadia, director of facilities planning. cooking facilities,” Ovadia said. attendant open and close the park private bathrooms and 20 resident assistant The average cost per student per semester Parking for Osprey Fountains will be a 1-to- along with periodically checking rooms, he said. based on single occupancy is estimated to be 1 ratio, so every student living there will have on it, will be taken care of by “From what we have, we know students $2,700, Riel said. a parking space, Riel said. A walkway will the recreation department, want private bedrooms, we know they want Osprey Fountains’ design amenities connect the housing to campus and a new Damiano said. more amenities and they want to be able to include a large recreation pool, sun deck, ten- road will be put in place to link it to Kernan The opening of the skate park socialize in an environment that supports nis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball Boulevard, Riel said. will not change any policies their ideas. We think this building will give courts, a running track, a soccer field, exer- “We currently have the capacity for 2,000 regarding skateboarding on cam- them what they want,” Riel said. cise rooms, a convenience store and a game students so with its addition, we will be able pus said Mark Foxworth, “I think since students won’t have to share room, Riel said. to house 3,000 students on campus,” Riel said. University Police Department rooms, more people will want to live on cam- “The idea is to build a community through Construction on the project is expected to chief of police and member of pus because living with another person in the the housing and not to have students always start in July or August of 2007, Ovadia said. the safety advisory council. The same room makes it hard to study,” said Becky staying in their rooms,” Riel said. “It’s going to be quite an oasis out there safety council discussed earlier Trimmer, a freshman education major. Osprey Fountains will have group kitchens where people can enjoy living on campus,” in the year whether to ban skate- North Florida developed a criteria package because there are no cooking facilities within Riel said. boarding in the core area of cam- for what the university wanted, solicited com- the rooms. The complex will also have guest E-mail Ashley Beland at [email protected]. pus once the park opened, but apartments for visiting faculty and university currently Foxworth said there is “no serious discussion of it.” “Skateboarding on campus is a continual topic because we get so many complaints about people almost being hit,” Foxworth said. Foxworth doesn’t believe the park will cut down on the amount of skateboarding within the core of campus. “It’s my opinion that students use skateboards as a transporta- tion mode. A skate park will not satisfy their need for transporta- tion,” Foxworth said. “The skate park will be a good addition to campus as long as it’s used in a responsible manner.” “University Police Depart- ment is not going to be the skate park police, but if we are over there, we will say ‘hey put a helmet on.’ We want to help,” Foxworth said. “Our main concern is going to be after-hours use and with non-UNF students using it.” “I will not use the skate park because I’m a long-boarder,” said Kyle Johnson, a freshman graphic design major who uses his skateboard to travel around campus. “I will check it out though, I have lots of friends who do [skateboard] so I will be over there watching them quite often.”

E-mail Laurel Wright at [email protected].

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Question of the Week What was the worst part of your Spring Break?

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“Seeing my friend Chris “Working at Abercrombie “Going home to Orlando.” “Allergies and shoulder “Sunburn and break his shoulder.” and Fitch at 7 in the pain – pretty much body hangovers.” morning.” pain.”

Compiled by Sarah Diener. Cost for birth control Contest awards business concepts

on campus rises BY KAREN GARDNER March 26 event. sales for PayPerPost.com, a Web- CONTRIBUTING WRITER The competition was scored based media company connecting on three points: originality,viabil- advertisers to bloggers. JENNA STROM “There’s not a whole lot we The first campus-wide UNF ity of business model and poten- According to Vaughn, the compa- EDITOR IN CHIEF can tell them to do,” McSheffrey Business Plan Competition was tial for business success. ny has its own reality TV show, said. “They can check out other held March 26 in the Coggin Entrants presented their plans RockStartUp.com, which is cur- Students who purchase con- places, but ours might still be College of Business and the win- to a panel of judges, who were rently in negotiations with Bravo, traceptives at the University of the cheapest.” ning teams were awarded $4,000 local business leaders. The judges NBC and MTV to get picked North Florida Student Medical Planned Parenthood in in prize money. asked a series up follow-up ques- up nationally. Services will soon face Jacksonville sells NuvaRings to Tarek Chammah, a senior and tions and calculated scores in “The contest is not only about increased rates as a result of students for $22, birth control Karim El Ghalbzouri,a graduate each category. winning,” Denslow said. “It’s a changes in Medicaid rebate pills for $17 and Plan B for $35. student and Jay Weatherstone, a Both SOSBooks and WingSpan great learning experience, and laws. Taryn Rasmussen, a junior junior computer science major, Delivery team members will students have to be very motivat- The Deficit Reduction Act of sport management major, cur- received $2,500 and 1st-place hon- advance to the second annual ed to create business plans for 2005 and complex Medicare rently purchases her birth con- ors for their concept SOS Books, Enterprise North Florida region- their ideas. The exposure reimbursement rules no longer trol pills for $8 a month under an e-commerce textbook trading al intercollegiate competition and networking possibilities allow companies to sell birth her parent’s insurance plan Web site. Adnan Jafri, a non-stu- April 13 at UNF. are tremendous.” control at reduced rates to cam- from an off-campus pharmacy. dent and Sherif Mahmoud, a UNF “It was a great surprise to The competition began in pus health clinics. “I would be OK paying any- graduate, were also part of win,” said SOSBooks spokesman Denslow’s classes last spring, and Before the act went in to thing under $30 a month,” she the team. El Ghalbzouri. “WingSpan had an the UNF successes at the regional effect, SMS bought contracep- said. Leon Bobbitt, a senior busi- excellent presentation, and we and state levels became the cata- tive supplies in bulk so they Some schools might raise ness management major, and have something to learn from lyst for this year’s campuswide could sell them at discounted prices up to several hundred dol- Adam Schrock, a junior business them about delivery skills for the competition, she said. rates until they ran out, said lars a year, according to an management and marketing next competition.” “Ideally, the competition goes Karen McSheffrey, SMS office Associated Press report. major, received $1,500 and 2nd- Both Bobbitt and Schrock said beyond the College of Business manager. Rasmussen said she would place honors for WingSpan they will take questions from the because many entrepreneurial McSheffrey is unsure when either have to ask her parents to Delivery, a food delivery service judges and advice from Mundy ideas are coming from other cre- the discounted supplies will run help her pay for birth control from area restaurants to the and Denslow into consideration ative areas,” said John Mundy, out, but said she expects pills or decide to go off them if Duval County collegiate market. in preparation for the upcoming visiting CCOB instructor of eco- NuvaRing prices will increase prices became that steep. Teams of contestants from the regional competition. nomics and assistant director of first, from $18 to $40. Birth con- The American College Health College of Arts and Sciences, Winners at the ENF regional the center for economic educa- trol pills will increase from $15 Association is advocating put- College of Education, College of competition will advance to the tion, who moderated the contest. to $22 a pack and Plan B will ting college health centers back Computing, Engineering and 2nd annual state competition in UNF began offering an entre- increase from $20 to $35. on Medicaid exemption lists to Construction and the Coggin November. Denslow said UNF preneurship minor within the Student medical services reduce prices again for students. College of Business presented graduate student Joe Vaughn fin- CCOB curriculum in the Fall does not have many other E-mail Jenna Strom at three-year business plans March ished as a finalist at the 2006 com- 2006 semester. options for students who cannot [email protected]. 21 in the first round of judging. petition held in Orlando. Vaughn afford the new prices. Six finalist teams competed at the was recently hired as director of E-mail Karen Gardner at [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 NEWS PAGE 7 SG president values responsibility, visibility

BY SARAH DIENER to give an interview Center are highlight- ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR about the upcoming SHADOWING SG ed. At the end of the opening of the cam- This article is part day, Damiano attends When Student Body President pus skate park, which of a series about an emergency Senate Justin Damiano walks into the he said his party was the daily lives of meeting to approve office, his day starts immediately. responsible for plan- SG members. funds for signing in It’s Wednesday at 11 a.m., and ning and building. He the skate park to Damiano just finished his morn- then makes the ensure it will open ing classes. The SG secretaries are rounds to the four agencies under on time. presenting him with documents to student government. The African- As his presidency winds down sign and questions about his agen- American Student Union, Club this spring, Damiano said he hopes da for the day. His chief of staff Alliance, Osprey Productions and to leave behind a legacy of hard and director of public relations The Volunteer center are all under work and an image that SG is pro- are already waiting outside to start REBECCA D the control of Student fessional, mature and a their usual daily meeting. This Government. He stops briefly in legitimate organization. happens within 10 minutes of Club Alliance and speaks with a “This job is a huge sacrifice,” AL

Damiano entering the office. Y member about the new budget reg- Damiano said. “You have to be “Flexibility is key,” he said. Student Body President Justin Damiano meets with Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, ulations for clubs to get money for willing to do it without the perks. Damiano, a senior business eco- vice president of student affairs, to discuss upcoming changes to campus. their events. If there’s one person on campus nomics major, said he likes to meet Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez, vice sacrificing the most, it should be with his staff everyday to catch up president of student and interna- the student body president.” States Marine Corps in 2003. students and faculty can see the on the progress of different initia- tional affairs, is Damiano’s last For more information on Wanting to become more involved, concern for issues around campus. tives SG is working on. A housing stop. They discuss the progress of Damiano or SG log on to he joined the College Republicans Visibility also gives people around survey, the University of North UNF’s master plan. Gonzalez and http://www.unf.edu/ Club. When the club attended an campus the opportunity to ask Florida Board of Trustees, cam- Damiano looked over the map of groups/sga or visit Building 14, event where President Bush spoke, questions or offer feedback on paign promises of oil changes, what will be built or renovated. room 2605. Damiano said he was inspired to SG’s performance. maid service and sand volleyball The Student Union and the expan- become involved with politics. After lunch, Damiano meets E-mail Sarah Diener at courts are currently up for discussion of the Dottie Dorion Fitness After running for Senate and with a writer from the Spinnaker [email protected]. sion, he said. losing, he sought appointment After the crowd clears, from the Senate and was appointed Damiano takes a few minutes to a seat. He ran again in the next check his e-mail and calendar for election and won. In spring 2006, the day. He then turns to a stack of Damiano and running mate papers sitting on his desk. He has Dorrell Briscoe were elected to read over and give his opinion to Student Body President and administration about a proposed Student Body Vice President, health insurance plan for students. respectively. Around 12:30 p.m., he breaks Damiano said the key to having for lunch. a successful term lies in two fac- Damiano said he got involved tors. One is leading the university with SG after he returned from a strongly but also responsibly. The year of active duty with the United other is being visible on campus so

PAGE 8 NEWS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 ‘Clickers’ help teachers gauge student response New in-class system aims to “You can throw provide instant a question out feedback there and see [the answer]. We

BY JESSICA MEDINA call that taking CONTRIBUTING WRITER their pulse.” A new pilot program is giving teachers insight into how much Alison Cruess, students are really learning Communications coordinator, in class. ITS Remote personal response systems, or “clickers,” were introduced into some classes at the University of North Florida “ rooms, students have mixed feel- this semester. ings about them. Acting on a recommendation Nestor Vargas, a junior from the Gang of Technology, an finance major, said “they suck” organization that investigates and are convenient for teachers, new teaching technology, the not students. University Technology Commit- Curtis NcGugin, a sophomore tee implemented the marketing major, said they are eInstruction classroom response only given one second to get system in November 2006, said them out at the beginning of Alison Cruess, communications class. Otherwise they are count- coordinator for Information ed as absent, and that it’s $35 Technology Services. spent on nothing.

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A Some students feel differently. for teachers to get a feel for how O BICALHO “It’s interesting, you have to well students are grasping con- get used to them. They work in cepts, Cruess said. the long run,” said Brandon “[Before the program] you’d Schierholzer, a sophomore mar- look out in the audience, and you Students in Instructor Diane Tanner’s Principles of Managerial Accounting class use the “clickers” to answer quiz ques- keting major. see the glazed over look like that tions. The “clickers” are part of a pilot program being tested this semester by Information Technology Services. Cruess said each clicker costs didn’t go over so well, [now] you about $21.50 and each semester it can throw a question out there receiver that connects to any After that time, a graph is dis- she has found many uses for the costs $13 to register the clicker and see if that’s true, we call that computer through a USB port. played showing what percentage clickers. She takes attendance with a lifetime registration max taking their pulse.” All teaching computers cur- are answered right and wrong. with them and gives quizzes. at $39. The clickers, as they are rently have the software used to The graphs have a double-fold While giving a quiz she Whether the clickers are ben- called by ITS, look like a remote support eInstruction, said advantage, Cruess said. observes what students are eficial is yet to be decided. control except they have a small Deborah Miller, director of the Not only does it help profes- inputting on the clickers and if According to Miller, how the screen on them and the buttons center for instruction and sors tweak how well they have they skip a question, she clickers will be implemented relate to letters and numbers, research technology. taught subjects but it also allows reminds them to go back before will be decided by how many fac- Cruess said. According to Cruess, students the students to have immediate turning in the quiz. ulty are willing to use them. After the students’ responses are given either objective or sub- interaction with new material, While some professors say are entered into the clicker, they jective questions and a specific she said. they feel the clickers are an E-mail Jessica Medina at are transferred via infrared to a amount of time to answer. Instructor Diane Tanner said important new tool in class- [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 NEWS PAGE 9 School seeks to improve learning Health Promotion to display AIDS Quilt

BY MATT COLEMAN Shawn Brayton, the director of FEATURES EDITOR academic affairs and the Southern BY SARAH DIENER wanted to commemorate the loss Association of Colleges and ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR of people who had died of AIDS. The Quality Enhancement Schools liaison, has worked with Currently, the quilt contains Planning Team at the University Paulson to determine a direction Portions of The National 91,000 names of people who have of North Florida is currently dis- for the QEP team. She said the AIDS Quilt will be available for died from AIDS. The quilt has cussing how to enhance the learn- final step is to submit a central viewing at the University of been on display at UNF three ing environment for students. report to President John Delaney. North Florida Arena April 4 times in 1998, 2001 and 2004. The Created during the Fall 2006 “The Quality Enhancement through April 7. 40 blocks to be displayed repre- semester, the QEP team is accept- Plan will be a five-year manage- The Department of Health sent less than 1 percent of the ing pre-proposals from students, ment plan with a recurring budg- Promotion will be on-site at the entire quilt, Modglin said. faculty and staff until March 30 et,” Brayton said. “The plan will opening ceremony April 4 to Two types of HIV tests will be regarding seven different themes assess goals related to student offer free, anonymous rapid- offered at the event. Health pro- central to student learning. learning and hopefully benefit the

result HIV tests, Kevin Modglin motions will provide rapid- COUR The team issued surveys earli- institution.” of the campus alcohol and drug results tests, which involves er in the semester, and after Currently,the QEP team is still information center said. CADIC blood being taken from a prick TESY OF AIDSQUIL receiving more than 956 sugges- waiting for the final pre-proposals will extended its HIV testing on the finger. CADIC will offer a tions, the QEP team narrowed the to be submitted. The committee hours from 9-5 during the different form of the test where scope of the program to seven will determine which documents quilt’s visit. a swab of saliva is taken to be

key areas. are the most developed, and the T Modglin said the purpose of tested. Both centers offer test- .ORG Steve Paulson, a management authors will be given one week to bringing the quilt to UNF is to ing all year. professor and the chair of the QEP commit to the project. After they educate local communities The quilt showing was organ- The 40 blocks of the National AIDS team, said the plan is a multi-stage are selected, they will have until about HIV/AIDS, to promote ized by CADIC, The Department Quilt to be displayed at UNF is less operation. The next phase of the the end of the term to create a 10- HIV testing and to correct any of Health Promotion, The than 1 percent of the total quilt. plan involves soliciting two-page 15 page report on how to enhance misperceptions about HIV. Brooks College of Health, The documents from interested par- student learning at UNF. “HIV isn’t going away,” Lesbian Gay Bisexual CADIC offices in the Arena, ties discussing the aforemen- A $1,000 stipend will be award- Modglin said. “Everyone is Transgender Office and The room 2003A. tioned themes derived from ed to the author of the final affected.” Recreation Office. For more the surveys. accepted proposal. A full list of The quilt was first created in information on the quilt or HIV E-mail Sarah Diener at “Everyone’s input is really val- the seven themes comprising the 1987 by a group of friends who testing call 620-2557 or visit the [email protected]. ued,” Paulson said. “Any student QEP pre-proposals can be found or staff member is welcome to on the QEP’s Web site at submit a pre-proposal.” http://www.unf.edu/acadaffairs/I The QEP committee, which has E/QEPPlan.html. approximately 30 members, will E-mail Matt Coleman at choose six of the pre-proposals, [email protected]. Paulson said.

News in Brief

MORE COFFEE! Starbucks will increase its hours of operation to include the weekends. Beginning March 31, Starbucks will be open on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chartwells will evaluate keeping Starbucks open on weekends during the fall, based on student response from this semester. CREDIT CARDS STILL OK The joint resolution in Student Government to ban credit card companies from soliciting on campus died in Senate March 26. Therefore, no recommendation will be made to university officials. The same recommendation was made in 2004 but was not approved by the university.

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BY ROSS BROOKS ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

Mascots are often a university's most recog- derstood by the student population at large. the environment, they are adapting to our nizable feature. But tell someone you attend According to Dianna Flynt, center supervi- changes,” Flynt said. “One of those adapta- the University of North Florida and they're sor at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in tions is to nest in poles, power poles and cell likely to ask you, “Now which school is that Maitland, Fla., an osprey's diet is 99 percent tower poles.” again, the alligator or the bull?” fish, which is why the birds are found any- The destruction of wild places has left While the UNF Osprey might not garner where near fresh and brackish water. countless numbers of animals dead, injured or much mascot recognition in comparison to With a specialized diet comes specialized homeless, with the osprey being no exception. other Division I schools around the state, hunting tactics. Unlike most raptors, whose Fortunately, the Audubon Center for Birds of Harriet and Ozzie follow in the footsteps of feet consist of three toes in the front and one Prey exists to help take in and rehabilitate other bird-brained mascots that came before, in the back, the osprey is equipped with a some of these birds, including an osprey like Cocky from the University of South “reversed” toe, according to Flynt. named Smedley, who was adopted by UNF Carolina and the Hokey of Virginia Tech. “Ospreys are capable of taking their third in 2000. However, UNF has something these older, toe and swinging it around to their back toe” Pierre Allaire, vice president for institu- more storied programs lack. The UNF campus Flynt said. “When they dive into the water and tional advancement, said the funds to support contains not only metaphorical ospreys (teach- grasp the fish, they bring the one toe around Smedley range from $500 to $1,000 annually. ers, students, athletes, etc.) but real, wild, fish- the backside, and as they are flying they put “Through conservation organizations and catching, egg-hatching ospreys as well, which one foot in front of the other to line the fish an account in the foundation, people can con- is one of the many reasons why the osprey up with themselves, making them tribute to help Smedley.”Allaire said. was chosen as the official mascot for the uni- more aerodynamic.” Unable to divulge the names of past con- versity in 1979. Trick toes and an understanding of aerody- tributors, Allaire said the number of Smedley With a wingspan of more than five feet, namics aside, ospreys stand out for their abili- supporters lies somewhere between five and 10 eight razor-sharp talons and a beak strong ty to adjust and survive amongst the ever- individuals. enough to be mistaken for a pair of wire cut- increasing destruction of Florida's wild Allaire said the funds collected from UNF ters, the osprey is far more intimidating than places. Where a perfect osprey nesting spot go toward helping Smedley and other birds at the armadillo, or seagull – two viable but ulti- was once a towering, limbless, leafless dead the center, and the donations would probably mately unsatisfactory candidates in the 1979 tree, logging and development have reduced continue for some time as “birds of prey like election for mascot supremacy at UNF. the availability of such trees, forcing the that can live quite a long time in captivity.” Intimidation factors aside, the osprey is a ospreys to adapt. unique predator that remains mostly misun- “As we have come in and made changes to E-mail Ross Brooks at [email protected].

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 EXPRESSIONS PAGE 13 Drug addict cooks meth in toaster

BY MIKE PINGREE MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE NOPE, HE DOESN'T LOOK Wednesday, March 28: FAMILIAR, OFFICER Police were called to a resi- l Free Movie: Casino Royale, 8 p.m., Building 14, room 1700 NEVER MIND SIR, WE'LL dence in San Jose, Calif., by a PUT IT OUT woman who said that she came A drug addict accidentally home to find a naked man on her Thursday, March 29: set fire to his Chandler, Ariz., couch. The officer who filled out apartment while cooking the report said, "The two did not l Fick Concert, 9 p.m., Wackadoos methamphetamine in a toaster. appear to know each other." After failing to douse the flames with water, he drove to a LOOKING FOR THIS? Friday, March 30: local Wal-Mart to buy a fire A man burglarized a home in bragging about it only minutes extinguisher. When he Titusville, Fla., but fled when he after the robbery a short dis- l Dive-in Movie: Finding Nemo, 8 p.m., Aquatics Center returned, the fire department was confronted by a neighbor. tance from the scene of the was already there. He was When he realized he had left his crime. arrested. cell phone behind, he went back Saturday, March 31: to retrieve it. The cops had YOU’RE UNDER ARREST THIS ONE WAS RATHER already found it and were wait- GRAMPS l Biking at Talbot Island, 9 a.m., Lot 100 EASY TO SOLVE ing for him. A 7-year-old girl in Burnett, Police in Orangeburg, S.C., Wis., called 911 to report that arrested a man with 43 pounds SO I SAYS, `THIS IS A STICK- her grandfather was cheating at Sunday, April 1 : of marijuana in the trunk of UP' cards. his car. The reason they A heroin addict who held up l Jim Gaffigan, 8 p.m., Florida Theatre (c) 2007, McClatchy-Tribune searched his vehicle was that a drug store in Belfast, News Service he had crashed it into a state Northern Ireland, with a samu- Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune trooper's cruiser at 70 mph. rai sword was caught because a Information Services. Monday, April 2: police officer overheard him Drag Show, 6:30 p.m., Wackadoos NO PROBLEM, THEY'LL BE l NONE THE WISER Teenage boys in New Zealand snuck out of their high school to Tuesday, April 3: watch Boobs on Bikes, a proces- sion of women, naked from the l Career Expo, 9:00 a.m., Building 2, room 2039 waist up, parading through down- town Christchurch on motorcy- Compiled by Matt Coleman. cles to promote a sex expo. They slipped back into school thinking they had gotten away with it. Alas, a picture of them in their school uniforms appeared on the front page of the newspaper the next day. Students flock to academic advisers for guidance, help with scholastic planning

BY LAUREL WRIGHT STAFF WRITER need to be met and help students transition to their col- It’s getting close to registra- “Students need leges. tion time and that means stu- “When a student nears 60 dents may have to pay visits to to take an credit hours, they need to speak their advisers, braving ridicu- active part in with an adviser from their col- lously long lines to get a few lege,” Monell said. short questions answered or a advising.” This meeting is to clarify any hold lifted. But if students take questions the student has, advantage of advising offices ensure the correct major is before registration begins, a Carlos Monell, declared, and there are no holds visit to an adviser doesn’t have Academic Advisor, College that may to be so horrible. of Arts and Sciences affect registration. The academic advisors at the Students also need to meet University of North Florida are with an adviser to plan a pro- here for more than just lifting gram of study before registra- holds, said Carlos Monell, tion begins, Monell said. College of Arts and Sciences ing experience has been mixed. The program mirrors the cat- academic adviser. Students “I had to change a major and alogue and gives students a list should visit their advisers they“ helped with that, but the of the courses they have taken before the holds show up. line was really long. They said and the courses they need to Advisers can offer advice to help the wait was going to be around take to graduate. make the college experience go 40 minutes but it was really over Advisers can help students smoothly. an hour long.” with questions about pre-requi- The most important thing Freshmen and sophomores sites and clarifying the differ- advisers want students to do is should visit the Academic ences between each discipline, to visit them with any questions Center for Excellence for advis- Monell said. before registration begins. The ing where they can review They can also help students advising offices can have waits requirements for their first 60 determine what classes can up to two hours during registra- credit hours. Advisers can help transfer from other schools, tion, said Kellie Woodle, associ- students understand proce- assist with study abroad course ate director of the Academic dures, like withdraw and its credits, letters of recommenda- Center for Excellence. effects on scholarships. The tion and evaluation of courses. It can become very stressful advisers can also help students “Students need to come to and frustrating for students if investigate different majors if advisers with questions about they have to wait long to see an the student their majors, minors or goals,” adviser, Woodle said. is not sure what they would Monell said. “Come in to ques- “Advisers have a good idea of like to do. tion or confirm things, students what classes will be offered each “Advisers can guide a student need to take an active part in semester before the schedule is when choosing courses because advising. Come for substance posted,” she said. “It benefits they have been through it (the not record keeping; the records students to come in early. “ classes) before,” Woodle said. are online.” Some UNF students have had It’s a good idea for students to Students should also speak difficulties with advising while have their own advisers. with professors in their fields. others have benefited from the “If you meet an adviser you Building relationships with pro- advising process. like, request them,” she said. fessors is a good idea Woodle “I haven’t had any problems “Then you have a relationship said. During freshman orienta- with advising,” said Luke with them and you can call or e- tion professors can sign up to Hilderbrand, a senior account- mail them if you have any ques- meet with students and talk ing major. “I have only gone tions. If an issue comes up they about college. once, but I have heard of people know you and normally can “It’s more about mentoring,” having problems with being told accommodate your requests.” Woodle said. “Developing rela- different things by advisers After completing close to 48 tionships with professors can though. There has been ineffi- credit hours students should help students feel more like a ciency in return to the Academic Center part of the university. They can communication.” for Excellence for a final degree help guide students to more Garry Dulang, a freshman audit. This audit will check to opportunities.” chemistry major, said his advis- see what pre-requisites still E-mail Laurel Wright at [email protected].

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‘Lion King’ brings movie to life achievable by less than 5 percent of the female population. Body dissatisfaction can be linked to unhealthy eating pat- How do I deal terns, increased depression and BY ACE STRYKER with body image low self-esteem. All of these PRODUCTION MANAGER issues? health issues can contribute to eating disorders, physical com- This week, Ashley Morris, a plications and emotional From the moment the curtain ascends at health education counselor gives disturbances. Disney's “The Lion King” and the audience is met her opinion on how to be happy While it may be difficult to with a booming rendition of “Circle of Life,” the in your own skin. change our bodies physically, old familiar feeling of the company's magic at the COUR When looking into a mirror, there are ways we can change

peak of its creative odyssey pervades the room. It TES some people may not like what the way we think about our

doesn't let up until the last orchestra members Y OF DISNEY they see. Some may see a fat, bodies. have taken their bows. skinny or unproportioned image. Try not to focus on why cer- Audible “oohs” and “ahhs” ripple through the In this day and time, women tain areas of your body don’t crowd in the beginning as near-life-size giraffes are bombarded with how the resemble those seen in the stalk into view from stage left and elephants and The Broadway rendition of the popular animated film media portrays the “perfect” media. Instead, look at your body rhinos lumber down the aisles from the rear of plays through April 15 at the Times Union Moran Theater. body. Through extreme dieting, as a whole. the theater. excessive exercising, and setting When you feel good about who A 25-foot-tall Pride Rock rotates slowly into unrealistic goals, women believe you are, you carry yourself with place, and the animals – now joined by antelopes, they can fit this “perfect” image. a sense of confidence, self- cheetahs, flying birds and a host of other species The problem is not every acceptance, and openness that – gather round, singing and dancing in unison as body is made the same. Society’s makes you beautiful. their king and queen climb the steps to the pinna- image of women today tends to More information is available cle and wise Rafiki presents … a small lion doll be eye-pleasing, often resembling by contacting the Department of that does a weird kicky-twitchy thing to unrealistic Barbie-doll Health Promotions at 620-1570 or the rhythm. The Lion King proportions. the Counseling Center at 620- OK, that part was a little off. But it's indicative The Social Issues Research 1085. Sails to the Wind: Four. of the success of the production as a whole – Centre found the current media marvelous, breathtaking, larger-than-life, but ideal of thinness for women is E-mail Ashley Norris at [email protected]. occasionally marred by small quirks that briefly interrupt an otherwise totally convincing romp through the African savannah. Generally speaking, the show leaves audience Good: Stellar performances and dazzling members entirely stripped of their expectations effects make the experience a night full of within the first five minutes and doesn't release Disney magic. them from the spell of wonder until the end. Bad: A less-enthusiastic second half The Circle of Life chorus, led by the arresting slowed the show's momentum. Phindile Mkhize playing Rafiki, leaves viewers Fix: More magic! More effects! More awash in the finest sense of grandeur and harmo- sparkles and booms and flying lions! ny ever produced by a Disney undertaking. The performances are vivid, the sets are exten- sive, and the special effects are, well, special to behold. The best example of the effects, and perhaps the best scene in the show overall, comes in Act 2 when fully grown Simba searches for his father in presentation, especially the disappointing final and is chagrined from beyond the grave. confrontation between Simba and Scar. The shimmering luminescent transitions and And, of course, the new songs all fall flat in giant (we're talking giant) floating Mufasa head comparison to those concocted for the original amount to what could easily be the most obvious film by the combined musical genius of Elton display of high-budget harlequinade of the whole John and Tim Rice. evening, but instead is so absolutely compelling it Standout performances belong to Mkhize, a leaves little room for any reaction beyond wonder South African native, as Rafiki, Mark Cameron and astonishment. Pow as Zazu, Dan Donohue as Scar, John Plumpis It's moments like these – and the antelope as Timon, and Dionne Randolph as Mufasa, stampede and the “Be Prepared” musical number who gave one of the strongest displays despite – where the show really succeeds. being the role's understudy. The producers The nits to pick were mostly inconsequential, might want to reconsider that one in but present nonetheless. Very few of the actors future performances. are mic'd sufficiently. All things considered, “The Lion King” will Most of the time, one has to strain to hear leave viewers' expectations of what is possible what is being said or sung over the within the confines of a stage performance some- background music. where in the dust of the Serengeti and take them It doesn't seem as though the same amount of on a wild ride abounding with the brand of magic time and creative energy has been invested into Disney has spent 85 years perfecting. Act 2 (with the exception of the Simba-Mufasa scene) – it's pretty straightforward and austere E-mail Ace Stryker at [email protected]. ELP provides window to world

BY MATT COLEMAN FEATURES EDITOR nication while living in geared toward applicants with Cartagena, said the program Student Visas. Students meet for College is a difficult proposi- helped prepare her for the univer- class more than 20 hours a week tion for many students. Reading, sity experience. to practice and cultivate their studying, homework and tests are After months of intensive knowledge of the English lan- all serious roadblocks for work, Martelo said she guage. Students receive certifi- prospective scholars. For some eventually became acclimated cates for each of the four levels of University of North Florida stu- to speaking English. the program they complete. dents, classes are made all the “It is never ending because I’m “This is the largest amount of more difficult because their always learning,” Martelo said. students we’ve ever had enrolled teachers are literally speaking a “Sometimes I want to say some- during a semester,” Harrold said. foreign language. thing, but the words just don’t “Out of the 85 students, there are Maira Martelo, a native of come out. It comes with time, but 24 different nationalities repre- Cartagena, Colombia, is concur- it takes a large effort and you sented, and around 19 different rently taking graduate courses in have to be really focused.” languages.” education and working at UNF’s Martelo attributes her success Currently, the ELP employs English Language Program. to completing the coursework her one full-time professor and 11 A resident of Jacksonville professors assigned. part-time professors, with two since summer 2006, Martelo is She said she didn’t do the staff members that help Harrold actively pursuing a doctorate in homework because it was manda- with clerical work. education. Her ultimate goal is to tory – she completed the work to For Martelo, her time with the become a professor and teach learn. ELP has not only allowed her to at UNF. The ELP has been a part of pursue her dream of receiving a She first came to Jacksonville UNF since 1997. Ruth Harrold, doctorate, it has given her a valu- to visit a friend. After learning of the director of the ELP, said the able insight into American cul- UNF’s ELP,she decided it was the program started with the help of ture. perfect environment for her to the Division of Continuing “Learning English is like hav- further her education. Education and its former direc- ing a new window to the world,” When she started taking class- tor, Dr. Marcelle Lovett. Martelo said. “Through the lan- es in the ELP, she found it diffi- Harrold said the program guage, you can learn the culture. cult to overcome the language started with six students and has The English Language Program barrier. expanded to accommodate 85 stu- has given me a new view of the “It was really frustrating,” dents this semester in the world.” Martelo said. “You want to com- Intensive English class. E-mail Matt Coleman at municate, but you just can’t.” The program offers an inten- [email protected]. Martelo, who taught commu- sive class, which is specifically

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007 EXPRESSIONS PAGE 15 Six months down, two to go: Tips to keep yourself healthy throughout the flu season

BY JAMIE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER tion are Monday through Friday FLU FACTS SYMPTOMS PREVENTION from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and all appointments should be sched- Every year in the United States, The "flu shot" – approved for uled in advance. It’s been to every country on l Fever l every continent in the world. It’s on average: Headache use in people 6 months of age If one begins to feel flu-like l symptoms after SMS is closed, met many people: male and Extreme tiredness and older, including healthy peo- female; big and small; rich and l they advise seeking medical l 5 percent to 20 percent of the Dry cough ple and people with chronic med- poor; all races, creeds population gets the flu l ical conditions. attention at Solantic, a walk-in and cultures. l Sore throat clinic with eight locations in l more than 200,000 people Dehydration l The nasal-spray flu vaccine – It travels fast, stealthfully, and are hospitalized from flu compli- l made with live, weakened flu Jacksonville. Runny or stuffy nose If symptoms are severe, going is not intolerant against meeting cations l viruses that don’t cause the flu. anybody,be it for the first time or Muscle aches to the emergency room is about 36,000 people die from l LAIV is approved for use in 10th. What is it? l l Stomach symptoms, such as strongly advised. It is influenza, better known flu. nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, healthy people 5 years to 49 When someone has the flu, as the flu. And college students l Some people, such as older also can occur but are more com- years of age who are not preg- physicians recommend escalat- people, young children and peo- nant. ing the quantity of fluids taken are just as much at risk as every- mon in children than adults one else when it comes to meet- ple with certain health conditions, l The vaccinations take around in and receiving an abundance of ing this round-trip visitor, if not are at high risk for serious flu two weeks to take effect. rest, Townsend said. more. complications. They also advocate using med- Illnesses such as colds, sore ications such as ibuprofen – throats and the flu are difficult to which should be taken as direct- elude while in college. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ed on the medication label – for With students, such as those at aches, pains and fever, and throat the University of North Florida, lozenges for sore throats. Over- living together in dorms and the-counter decongestants can apartments,sitting together in also be taken if needed. classrooms, and dining together “Because the flu is a virus, it in cafeterias, respiratory infec- Flu symptoms typically It’s even possible to pass the- themselves more. By getting a flu cannot be treated with antibi- tions such as the flu spread effort- include high fevers, extreme flu to someone else before the vaccine, preferably before the flu otics,” Townsend said. lessly, according to the American tiredness, muscle aches, sore infected person knows he or season starts, the chances of get- If one gets the flu, stay home Academy of Pediatrics. throats, headaches, dry coughs, she is sick. ting the flu decrease significantly. from work, school and social Every year, an average of 5 stuffy or runny noses, and possi- Most healthy adults may be Jessica Townsend, a regis- gatherings. This will help percent to 20 percent of the ble stomach symptoms, accord- able to infect others beginning tered nurse at UNF’s Student prevent others from catching United States population catches ing to the CDC. one day before symptoms develop Medical Servies, said the flu sea- the illness. the flu, more than 200,000 people Further complications of the and up to five days after becom- son can begin in October at the Cover the nose and mouth are hospitalized from flu compli- flu can include sinus infections, ing sick. earliest and last as long as May. with a tissue during coughing or cations, and about 36,000 people dehydration, ear infections, bac- To avoid contracting the flu “Getting your vaccination as sneezing, and avoid using alcohol die from it, according to the terial pneumonia and worsening virus, the CDC recommends early as possible is best,” and tobacco, as these will hinder Centers for Disease Control. of chronic medical these following tips: Try not to Townsend said. “The best time is the body’s ability to At www.flufacts.com, students conditions such as congestive touch the eyes, nose or mouth to in October or November, but [it] fight off the virus. can get up-to-date statistics of flu heart failure, diabetes avoid the spread of contagious can be given throughout the The influenza viruses are activity in any area. Just enter a or asthma. germs; wash hands often with entire flu season.” insensitive globe trekkers that at zip code, and it will bring up Flu viruses are primarily soap and water, especially after If at some point a student does some point in time, if they the respective city’s flu spread from one person to coughing or sneezing; use an contract the influenza virus, haven’t already, are bound to find activity compared to the another through contact with alcohol-based hand sanitizer if UNF’s Student Medical Services, their way to each and national average. germs from the sneezing or not near water; and avoiding located at Building 14, room 1501, every person. A recent check showed coughing of people with influen- close contact with people who are can help. With a little preparation Jacksonville at a slightly higher za, according to the sick. Just a little more than five ahead of time, people can delay average than the rest of the coun- CDC. According to the AAP, expo- years ago, the SMS became a full not only their length of stay, but try for influenza cases. Now in People may become infected sure to cigarette smoke and aller- service medical clinic, and its their visits altogether. the heart of flu season, simply by touching something gies to dust also makes people services are offered exclusively more prone to get cold symptoms. to students enrolled at UNF. E-mail Jamie Williams at here are some helpful things with flu viruses on it and then [email protected]. to know. touching their noses or mouths. But people can actually help The current hours of opera-

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Horoscopes by Lasha Seniuk

Unexpected business Friendly encounters with Secondary income sources Daily budgets, large pur- and social reversals are work mates, neighbors or may this week lead to bold chases or new expecta- unavoidable this week. At new acquaintances may be career decisions. Before tions may this week prove present, colleagues and misleading this week. For mid-week, expect a close problematic. Refuse to be friends may doubt their many Taureans, private friend or relative to pro- discouraged by intense own importance in your family tensions and hid- pose unique financial family discussions. Over life. Stay confident: your den disagreements are changes or rare social the next few days, a clear insights are accurate. now a subtle theme. Don't May 21 - June 21 risks. Some Geminis will June 22 - July 22 indication of long-term April 21 - May 20 March 21 - April 20 After mid-week, respond press for firm commit- also be encouraged to goals and future plans will honestly to cancelled ments or social clarity: begin business ventures or controversial help resolve unproductive habits. Group plans or family disputes. rather, expect new relationships to be bet- partnerships. Don't hesitate to explore support and revised priorities are now Loved ones may need private time for ter established after a brief period of iso- new options but carefully study all facts the key to lasting success. Stay open. reflection. If so, quiet thought will soon lation. Wait for obvious signals and all and documents: the accuracy of small After Thursday, a new friendship may create an atmosphere of acceptance. will be well. Later this week, a last minute numbers will soon be a key concern. Late inspire business co-operation. Offer a cheerful response: this is the right work assignment will yield unexpected Friday, a past friend or old lover may Investments and shared finances are fea- time to help friends and lovers make financial rewards: stay alert. reappear: remain cautious. tured: ask bold questions. peace with the past.

Romantic invitations New colleagues or friends Complex romantic or Public confidence, bold may be powerfully seduc- will this week ask for social decisions are best opinions and renewed tive this week. Watch, added social dedication. In postponed this week. career ambition will now however, for minor social the coming weeks, extra Lovers and long-term inspire action from restrictions or group dif- daily commitments or friends may need extra friends or younger rela- ferences to also demand group involvement will time to resolve family dis- tives. Someone close may attention. After require consistent atten- Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 putes or foster better com- wish to adopt new educa- Wednesday, potential tion. If home relation- munications in the home. tional or employment July 23 - Aug. 22 Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 lovers may make unreal- Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 ships feel settled, all will Serious promises, new obligations and goals. Advocate research istic promises or challenge family values. work to your advantage. revised emotional rules will soon be and careful planning: Listen to the advice of trusted friends and Stay focused, however, on family disputes forthcoming. Past disappointments, how- your past experiences will provide impor- refuse the influence of new overtures: or sudden financial requests. Your loyalty ever, will need to be actively resolved: tant insight. Late this week, a colleague dramatic flirtations, although appealing, is expected. Tuesday through Friday remain determined. After Thursday, a or past lover may need to review yester- will soon prove unpredictable. Later this accent powerful dreams and passionate new colleague may initiate rare group day's romantic decisions. Complex social week, money tensions will fade: expect discussions. Go slow: insights and hunch- discussions. If so, expect work routines to triangles and broken promises will be a new options in the coming weeks. es will prove accurate. soon change. key theme: if possible, avoid serious discussions.

Minor criticism from Nostalgic overtures from Social politics and work- Financial proposals, friends and relatives old friends or lovers are place alliances may prove although promising, are should not be taken seri- appealing this week but briefly disappointing this unreliable. Close friends ously this week. Over the inappropriate. Before week. After Tuesday, pre- or trusted colleagues may next few days, loved ones mid-April, relationships vious loyalties or emotion- this week need to perform may react poorly to last from the past may seem al agreements will easily added research. Loan minute business restric- delightfully seductive. dissolve. Refuse to be applications, corporate Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 tions or revised work Addictive behaviors and Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 derailed. Over the next Feb. 20 - March 20 permissions or creative schedules. Silent tensions Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 family stress will, howev- few weeks, business obli- partnerships will eventu- will be resolved through group social er, again prove draining. gations will steadily increase: expect ally work to your advantage. At present, activities. Offer creative suggestions and Learn yesterday's lessons and move on: younger or less experienced colleagues to however, incomplete numbers or flawed wait for lasting improvement. After this is not the right time to rekindle old defer to your ideas, insights or experi- time expectations may prove bothersome. Friday,many Sagittarians will experience passions. Wednesday through Saturday, ence. Remain patient. Late this week, a After Thursday, some Pisceans will feel a a wave of physical vitality and confi- pay special attention to home renovations close relative may challenge family plans need to explore outdated relationships. dence. Explore all new social options: and extra spending. Loved ones will or cancel an important event. Ask gently The past will not provide meaningful much is changing. expect concrete decisions: stay focused. probing questions. answers: stay balanced.

Joke of the Week “Every fight is a food fight when you’re a cannibal.” – Demetri Martin

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007

Osprey Scoreboard Inside the Huddle

March 18

Baseball 8, Stetson University 5

March 20 Matt Coleman Ryan Clarke Holli Welch Maple the Goose Men’s tennis 7, Troy Features Editor Freshman, Communications Sports Editor Goose University 0 Question 1: Are the right teams in the Final Four? Have you been surprised by any upsets? Women’s tennis 2, Troy This was definitely not the year for A trained monkey could have had a Upsets? There has been no point in Honk [disappointed]. University 5 the underdog, as the lowest-seeded good bracket this year. Final Four? even watching the games so far. team is a No. 2. More like “Final Bore.” Baseball 1, University of South Florida 5

Golf finished 9th at Question 2: Should ethnicity be a recruiting factor in American baseball? Pinehurst Intercollegiate Ethnicity isn’t the factor; it’s skill and Are you kidding me? Maybe we Talent alone should be the only Honk [toward MLB bylaws prohibit- work ethic. should have a rule requiring that all deciding factor in the evaluation of ing geese from trying out for the March 22 teams have one player from each of baseball players. team]. the NATO countries. Softball 1, University of Alabama at Birmingham 0 Question 3: What has been the most controversial call by referees during March Madness? Softball 4, University More like a lack of call. Greg Oden Does anyone like to call the three-sec- Why are they even paying them Honk [in the same pitch as the Alabama at Birmingham 2 should’ve gotten a flagrant at the ond violation anymore? Or traveling? money to close their eyes and miss whistle that hasn’t been used]. end of the Xavier game. every call? March 23 Question 4: What is the reason for an unlikely 11-17 UNF baseball team record? Softball 0, Birmingham Southern College 2 Bad cleats. They’ve given up six or more runs in The overall youth of the team and the Honk [hungry sigh]. the ninth inning to lose a lead. crazy schedule. Softball 5, Birmingham Southern College 0 Compiled by Holli Welch.

March 24

Men’s tennis 3, University of Denver 4

Baseball 0, East Tennessee State University 5

Women’s tennis 3, University of Denver 4

Baseball 3, East Tennessee State University 4

March 25

Women’s tennis 1, University of South Florida 6

Baseball 4, East Tennessee State University 8

Baseball 0, Florida State University 6

Flight Schedule

March 28

Softball vs. Bethune- Cookman College, 3 p.m.

March 29

Track at Florida State University Relays

March 30

Softball at Lipscomb University, 6 p.m.

Baseball at Lipscomb University, 6 p.m.

Golf at Adminstaff Collegiate

March 31

Softball at Belmont University, 11 a.m.

Baseball at Lipscomb University, 1 p.m.

Golf at Adminstaff Collegiate

April 1

Golf at Adminstaff Collegiate

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TENNIS SOFTBALL Men defeat Troy, women rank nationally Team effort earns win BY HOLLI WELCH SPORTS EDITOR The honor came at an ideal time of the season, as Torres for Ospreys played her last match at The 2006-2007 season for the the UNF Tennis Complex, University of North Florida’s Buberman said. BY HOLLI WELCH tennis teams can be described in “It is very gratifying to see SPORTS EDITOR one word: success. that all their work paid off close The men’s team (10-6) won its to the end of the season,” he sixth straight match March 20, said. “In order to be among the The University of North shutting out Troy University 7-0. best in the country, you have Florida softball team (21-14) The Ospreys have won 10 of the to show consistency in every- defeated the University of past 12 matches and the victory thing you do – both on and off Alabama at Birmingham 1-0 and over the Trojans was their third the court.” 4-2 March 22, with top perform- consecutive shutout. Torres led the Ospreys ances from across the field, head “This was a solid win for the against the Trojans, winning the coach Sonya Wilmoth said. guys,” head coach Igal singles point at the No. 2 spot 6-4, “This was a team effort for us, Buberman said. “We are getting 1-6, 6-4 against Troy’s nationally- especially in the second game,” toward the end of a season that ranked Rawia Elsisi. Sophomore she said. “We got contributions proved to be very challenging in Caroline de Melo also won 6-1, 6- from everyone in the lineup.” many aspects. We are still play- 3 at the No. 6 position against Leading the team at the ing strong, and our ability to Nicole Shaw. Senior Catalina mound, freshman Devyn Findley compete has improved as we Castillo lost her final home pitched her third shut out of the move along.” match 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in the No. 1 season against UAB during the The women’s team (13-4) lost position. first game and allowed only six 5-2 to Troy March 20. Despite the “It was very gratifying to hits in the second. The Osprey loss, senior Florencia Torres have both of our seniors play at also struck out five Blazers at bat and sophomore Ina Durcakova the top level of the lineup and and allowed only one run. made history for UNF in competing so well at such a At bat, senior Gwen Williams Division I. high level, Buberman said” scored the game-winning run for The two have played in the Leading the men, senior the Ospreys in the opener and No. 2 doubles spot for UNF this Leonardo Gomes and sophomore drove home the winning run in season, and recently ranked No. Javier Ferrin won the doubles the second game. Freshman Kara 55 in the FILA Collegiate Tennis point 8-4 at the No. 1 spot. Rutenbar went 2-for-3 with an RBI Rankings. This was the first Juniors Elad Gabay and in the second game. time UNF athletes have ranked Eduardo Pereira also won 8-2 in North Florida finished its trip REBECCA D nationally since the Ospreys the No. 3 position. against Birmingham-Southern moved to Division I. The Ospreys next match is College March 23. The Ospreys

“I am very proud of both of April 4 at Bethune-Cookman AL won the second game 5-0 after them,” Buberman said. “They College. Y dropping the first game 2-0 to the are two of the hardest-working Senior Catalina Castillo fought at the No. 1 position and lost 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 to Panthers. girls on the team and definitely E-mail Holli Welch at Troy University. The match marked Castillo’s final home game of her colle- Senior pitcher Katie Brosky deserve it.” [email protected]. giate career. The women lost 5-2 to Troy, while the men won 7-0. allowed two hits in the 5-0 win, while senior Christina Evans led offensively with three hits BY THE NUMBERS against the Panthers. Men’s final winning Consecutive shut Women’s final losing National ranking for doubles The Ospreys return to score over Troy out for the men’s score against Troy partners Florencia Torres and Jacksonville to play Bethune- 7-0 University 3rd team 5-2 University 55 Ina Durcakova. Cookman College March 28. E-mail Holli Welch at [email protected].

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in every event and finished toward the team in every colle- the event tied for 34th place third on the team with a 74.7 giate match, Schroeder said. after initially beginning the stroke average. As a freshman, Dennis day in a tie for 55th. This year, O’Neal has recorded eight top-20 finishes At the Pinehurst upheld his position on the and two top-10 finishes while Intercollegiate, he opened team, leading the Ospreys in earning a 73.5 stroke average. the final day with 15 consecu- the Pinehurst Intercollegiate “I earned my starting positive pars and finished tied Tournament with an even-par tions, we all do,” Dennis said. for 24th. 72 on the final day. “Only five team members trav- The Ospreys have future Not only a leader on the el on each tournament, and prospects to add to the team, BY MEGAN FEE The Senior green, the junior also exceeds mini-tournaments amongst including Major Forbees, who CONTRIBUTING WRITER in the classroom, Schroeder the team decide who travels.” has signed for the 2007-2008 Showcase said. The Osprey earned a posi- season. Giamaressi has been play- Both O’Neal and tion in UNF history as well. “I am looking forward to When top individual playing golf for the UNF since the Giamaressi have grade point He is the first UNF golfer his contribution to the team,” ers come together as a team, 2004-2005 season, after trans- averages above 3.75. They to win the State Amateur Schroeder said. “He will defi- good results are sure to follow. ferring from the University of work hard to stay on top Championship. Dennis won nitely make the team more Such is the case for the Louisville as a sophomore. of classes while preparing the championship in 2006. competitive because he has a University of North Florida Since then, the senior has mentally for the matches, great work ethic.” golf team that concluded its played in every event for the O’Neal said. Until then, North Florida seventh tournament of the Ospreys except one – an will continue to work to a top- year at the Pinehurst accomplishment for himself The Freshman 25 finish. The Ospreys hit the Intercollegiate in Pinehurst, and the team, Schroeder said. green March 30 when they N.C. The Ospreys took ninth Giamaressi also led the The Sophomore Phenom play in the Adminstaff place and plan to continue to team’s stroke average with a Horne rounds out the suc- Collegiate Tournament in improve as a team, head coach 72.3 during his first year as Superstar cessful quartet. Augusta, Ga. Scott Schroeder said. an Osprey. Dennis has led the team In the General Jim Hackler The Ospreys have already As a junior, he finished since his first match as an Invitational, Horne shot a 1- E-mail Megan Fee at [email protected]. seen improvements from 2006, fifth on the team with a 76.1 Osprey, counting his score under-par 71. Horne finished jumping into the top 50 teams stroke average and recorded a in the nation, according to the pair of top-20 finishes and a latest Golfstat rankings. The top-10 finish at the Atlantic team finished the 2006 season Sun Championship. ranked 75th in the standings. A veteran leader to the “Ranking in the top 50 is team, Giamaressi plans to fin- a step in the right direction,” ish out this season strong, and Schroeder said. “Our goal is continue to pursue his future to get in the top 25 year in ambition to play professional and out.” golf, he said. With only two tournaments left before the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship, the team will continue to prac- The Junior All- tice hard and finish out a com- mendable season, Schroeder American said. O’Neal is a native to Michael Giamaressi, Jacksonville, graduating from Michael O’Neal, Jeff Dennis Bishop Kenny High School in and J.C. Horne are four team 2004 and playing as an Osprey members who have been work- since. ing to keep up the team’s driv- As a sophomore, O’Neal ing force. earned a starting position PHO T O ILLUSTRA TION: REBECCA D AL Y AND ROBER T K. PIETRZYK

Left to Right: Michael Giamaressi, J.C. Horne, and Jeff Dennis. Not Pictured: Michael O’Neal