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I’m shuttlin’ UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2012 It’s mymoney and I need it NOW! INSIDE HODGEPODGE 2 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 SPINNAKER // UNFSPINNAKER.COM SPINNAKER // UNFSPINNAKER.COM Wednesday, September 19, 2012 3 news 6 expressions 9 sports 13 POLICE BEAT Check out more Police Beats online at unfspinnaker.com A new Tim Burton installation? Giant bottle opener? Alien exoskeleton? Nope, just a random sculpture right outside of the Student Union's food court. Donald by Anonymouscouzie, the title of this piece is "R.M.D". Sept. 7 Theft (Courtyard) - An officer was approached by a complainant who said a UNF Swoop Banner had gone missing. The banner was last seen on the railing of building 58 while it was hanging to dry. A UNF employee also approached the officer and advised him that a skateboard had been stolen during UNF’s Market Day. The vendor did not want to file a report. There are 6 9 13 no suspects. The case is closed. Aug. 23 Damaged Property (Building called JSO to meet him at the loca- // EVER BEEN POSSESSED? // TENNIS TRIALS // FUNDS FLOWIN' 6)- An officer met with a complainant tion, but JSO said they could not do With the chill of fall in the air The team travelled to Gainesville You've been waiting weeks for in reference to a damaged light pole. anything. The complainant returned comes the chill up your spine — if for a tournament over those refund checks. They should The light bulb and glass cover were to campus to file a report. There are you go see this movie, at least. the weekend. finally be hitting your account. broken, and the electrical base and no current suspects or witnesses. wiring had been damaged. The light pole appeared to have been hit by a Sept. 9 Marijuana Paraphernalia and lawn mower. The officer did not ob- Possession (Osprey Crossings) - An serve any signs that a vehicle had hit officer noticed a smell of marijuana NEED MORE CONTENT? COVER the pole. The estimated damage was while conducting nightly rounds. The KERI WEILAND, JOEY TARAVELLA between $300 and $500. officer then called an RA and Resident CHECK OUT OSPREY TV'S NEWSCAST AT UNFSPINNAKER.COM. Life Coordinator. The officer then en- INDEX PHOTOS the website’s NOT BAD, EITHER. Sept. 7 Marijuana Possession (Osprey tered the room. The suspect was in KERI WEILAND, ANDREW NOBLE, Hall) - An officer met with a Resident the room and gave the officer per- THEPOSSESSIONMOVIE.COM Assistant who said she smelled mari- mission to search. The officer found juana emanating from a room. The marijuana and rolling papers. The officer also noticed the smell and suspect claimed full responsibility for knocked on the door. The suspect gave the items. The subject was referred to the officer a marijuana blunt from his Student Conduct, and the evidence dresser drawer. The suspect was given was placed in the JSO Property Room. a Notice to Appear. The evidence was placed in the JSO Property Room. Sept. 12 Theft (Building 41) - An of- ficer met with a victim who said his Sept. 7 Injured Person (University parking permit had been stolen. The Center)- An officer met with a com- victim said the permit was attached plainant who said she sprained her and not taped to the window. The of- ankle and cut her knee. The complain- ficer observed adhesive glue on the ant said she was walking under an window showing VOID. There are no overhang when her heel got lodged current suspects. in a hole or crack. The complain- ant said she will need medical atten- Sept. 13 Marijuana Paraphernalia tion and wished “the university to do (Osprey Fountains) - An officer met something.” The officer referred the with an RA who said she found a complainant to the General Counsel glass pipe with marijuana residue. Office. The resident was not present during the inspection. The pipe was brought Sept. 9 Theft (Osprey Fountains) - An to the JSO Property Room. The offi- officer met with a complainant who cer requested to refer the student to said he was outside when he left his Student Conduct. phone on the bench. The complain- ant said he returned 10 minutes later, and his phone was missing. He then tracked his phone to a location near Baymeadows Road. The complainant KERI WEILAND I SPINNAKER Source: University Police Department Compiled by Olivia Osland OPINIONS SPINNAKER // UNFSPINNAKER.COM HODGEPODGE 4 4Wednesday,discourse September 19, 2012 SPINNAKER // UNFSPINNAKER.COM SPINNAKER // UNFSPINNAKER.COM Wednesday, September 19, 2012 5 Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Want To Join Student Government No Comment When our sources don't know what to say, neither do we By Running In The Fall Election? Awarded the 2010 Pacemaker Award by the Associated Collegiate Press. In the Spinnaker newsroom, above a Times and Washington Post. through email, there’s no knowing for sure Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in whiteboard littered with reminders and For example, the Spinnaker's policy for who is typing the answers on the other end 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest abstract diagrams, there’s a sign propped years has been to never give specific ques- — which means we can’t verify the source. by the Florida College Press Assocation. up that reads “DON’T BELIEVE THE tions before an interview, or to interview If reporters give out their questions, they Spinnaker Staff LIBERAL MEDIA.” sources through email. can’t be sure their sources didn’t prepare pick up an application Editor in Chief Lindsay Montgomery It’s from the January GOP debate at UNF That may seem inconvenient, or make for the interview by finding answers from Art Director Joey Taravella — more specifically, the Media Research them worry the reporter is trying to trick somebody else. Layout Editors Julie Henderson Center, a conservative group hell-bent on them. But it’s based on our effort to ensure We want to give you the source’s words, visit Student Union East 3300 Christine Kegel discrediting sources that aren’t biased in authentic, responsible communication. not their adviser’s or best friend’s opinion. Spencer Goldbach its preferred direction. The Harvard Crimson ended its policy Furthermore, if questions were sup- Copy Chief Jacob Harn For us, it’s a joking reminder that, de- of quote review this fall. For the first time, plied, necessary follow-up questions would Copy Editors Katie Tison spite our personal efforts to remain objec- the paper will not allow university officials feel like surprise punches. We don’t want www.unf.edu/sg/get_involved.aspx Marina Ubert tive, you can’t please everyone. to read and change their quotes before (or to breed those unrealistic expectations. Carl Rosen And we do make those efforts, especial- after) publication. Mediocre reporters ask only the questions Daily News Editor Maggie Seppi ly in the form of reaching out to as many “Quotations have become less candid, they thought of beforehand -- excellent re- Enterprise Editor Ryan Thompson credible sources as possible, to find you the less telling, and less meaningful. These porters think on their feet and don’t stop email [email protected] best information. interviews are ceasing to fulfill their pur- asking until they understand as complete- Sports Editor Travis Gibson Lately, there have been a rash of no com- pose — to capture and channel the forth- ly as their readers need them to. Features Editor Dargan Thompson ments, unreturned emails and phone calls, right, honest words of Harvard’s decision- In the next few weeks, you’ll see sto- Opinions Editor Joe Basco or (904) 620-2750 and requests from sources to see questions makers to all those who might be affected ries littered with “no comment” and “did Photo Editor Keri Weiland before their interviews or to do the inter- by the decisions,” the president and man- not respond after multiple attempts to Photo Assistant Andrew Noble views through email. aging editor of the Crimson said in a letter contact.” That trend needs to end. At a Distributor Tyler Neimeyer Oh, no, UNF. to their readers. public university, where millions of dol- Spinnaker New’s mission is to inform At the Spinnaker, we’re not willing to go lars in tuition and fees are collected and Adviser John Timpe you as promptly and factually as possible. down that road. And Student Affairs has spent year after year, where student jour- Publisher Gainesville Sun Part of that means helping reporters learn wisely supported us, approving the poli- nalists are preparing to report in an even Candidate applications are due September 21st Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 some of journalism’s best practices, used cies and procedures that prevent us from larger, tougher environment, information 1 UNF Drive by well-respected media across the coun- unwittingly rolling down it. is precious. Jacksonville, FL 32224 try — including names like the New York If a reporter conducts an interview We need you to trust us with it. Phone (Main Office): 904.620.2727 Phone (Advertising): 904.620.1599 Fax: 904.620.3924 Lindsay Montgomery – Editor in Chief Joey Taravella – Art Director unfspinnaker.com Editorial Board Jacob Harn – Copy Chief Spencer Goldbach – News Layout THE ADVENTURES OF FULL CORE MAN Quote of the Week: Corrections: AGH! THE “FRESHMAN 15” IS THE FRESHMAN 15, A BUTTERY BRUTE BROUGHT ON BY POOR COMING TO GET ME! DIET AND SNACKING. I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying. —Because of an editor's error, the — Oscar Wilde Volleyball Q&A on page 19 of the Sept.

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