Obama Visits Jacksonville

UPD improves plan to University of north Florida handle shooters on campus, page 5

September www.unfspinnaker.com 24 Volume 32, Issue 8 2008 Wednesday Police remove 2008 presidential campaign theft decoys from campus Obama visits Jacksonville

By Josh Salman Managing editor

UPD cancelled the decoy system implemented to decrease the amount of parking permit thefts on campus after the attempt led to no arrests. UPD set multiple decoy cars in various parking lots across campus, leaving the windows down or doors unlocked in an attempt to catch someone stealing the permit. After weeks of the personnel intensive watch-out, UPD sus- pended the operation, UPD Chief Mark Foxworth said. “It just didn’t prove to be successful at this point,” Foxworth said. “The thefts were all over the board, and we couldn’t pin-

Foxworth point it to a chad smith certain area.’ Foxworth said the amount of man-hours needed for such a decoy were too much given Sen. Barack Obama’s Campaign for Change stopped at Metro Park Sept. 20. More than 12,000 people attended the rally, and another 8,000 were the results. forced to listen from outside the gate due to fire codes. Obama was the second presidential candidate to stop in Jacksonville in less than a week. UPD still plans to work closely with Parking Services to ensure the problem doesn’t escalate, he said. Obama: McCain responsible for economic woes “I don’t think we are seeing more thefts than you would at any major parking area,” Foxworth By Jonathan Morales and James Cannon II who attended said. “It’s a compliancy issue. News editor and staff writer People think it’s so safe they don’t need to lock their doors.” Sen. Barack Obama’s Campaign for Change There have been 38 parking stopped in Jacksonville Sept. 20 meeting approxi- 12,000 permits reported stolen since mately 12,000 screaming First Coast residents at Jan. 1, making up 40 percent of Metro Park. People packed Metro Park, all campus thefts, according to Another 8,000 stood outside, listening the rally maxing out its fire code limit. UPD reports. from the speakers, since the fire marshals capped The discount permits were the event and didn’t allow them into the park. reported stolen most frequently, Obama’s campaign stop was less than a week with the majority of the thefts after Sen. John McCain’s rally at the Veteran’s occurring in Lots 18 and 10. Memorial Arena, and a pair of banner-trailed air-

chad smith 8,000 Foxworth believes the isolated planes circled the sky during most of the rally with nature of the lots plays a large slogans “Florida is McCain & Palin Country” and People were forced to listen role in the number of incidents, “Raising taxes is not patriotic.” outside the park’s gates. he said. “Florida is always close,” Sen. Bill Nelson “It’s a simple case where (D-Fla) said. “Who wins Florida is likely to Airplane banners urging the support of McCain only they are not thinking anyone is win the election. Northeast Florida is still in increased the roars of the Obama supporters Sept. 20 INSIDE looking,” Foxworth said. “Lot competition.” at Metro Park. 18 is probably the winner of The bulk of Obama’s speech focused on eco- Senior White House adviser visits the game.” nomic issues in wake of the Wall Street investment either corporation. campus to discuss Obama’s Attempts were made to contact bank meltdown, and he said President George Bush It’s unlawful for a candidate to accept corporate foreign policy plan, page 4 students who filed reports, but ev- and Sen. John McCain’s deregulation policies were donations, but Obama received the second highest eryone declined to comment. responsible for the current economic problems. amount of donations from Fannie Mae and Freddie Representatives for both political UPD has made several arrests, “When you hear about McCain talking about Mac employees, according to Federal Election parties debate top issues, page 3 but none of the suspects were taking on the old boy network, McCain calls it a Commission filings. linked to a pattern of thefts. They staff meeting,” Obama said during the rally. “The U.S. government is issuing treasury bills to Online were all isolated incidents. Obama also said McCain had several economic buy bad mortgages,” Nelson said. and personal ties to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Log onto unfspinnaker.com to See THEFTS, page 3 � but said he has never accepted donations from See OBAMA, page 4 � view a photo gallery of the event.

New athletic facilities in the works, page 19

UNF student crosses Iraqi borders and languages, page 11 Students seek medical benefits first, page 3 Page 2 Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Ne w s Question of the week Who would you vote for if the presdential election were today?

El l i o t t v i k i Ry a n w h i t n e y s o t i r i o s m e s s e r a l b r i g h t c o h e n c o o l e y h a n t z o s s o p h o m o r e , f r e s h m a n , s e n i o r , f r e s h m a n , s e n i o r , h i s t o r y h i s t o r y En g l i s h f i n a n c e p s y c h o l o g y

“Barack Obama. I like “I really don’t know. “Obama ... He is going “McCain. I just think “Obama because of his energy policies and I’m still looking into it to change the country he has more his stance on financial economic policies. ” because I really don’t probably a lot experience, and aid – opportunities agree with either better than McCain Barack Obama says and retention of side.” will and because Bush a lot without saying the financial aid supports McCain.” much.” program.”

Compiled by Laura Franco.

7-day police beat forecast thursday Sept. 25 Sept. 14 - Sept. 21 Partly 1 Sept. 14 – Criminal students in a truck Cloudy mischief (Lot 12) – UPD after noticing a strong 79/64 was dispatched to Lot odor of alcohol com- 12 after profanity7 was ing from the trunk. Rain:20% written on the side of After searching a student’s car door the vehicle, one can in permanent marker. of beer, a glass pipe UPD has no suspects. and a small amount friday Sept. 26 of marijuana was 2 Sept. 14 – Burglary found. One student Partly (Lot 10) – A parking was issued a notice to decal was stolen by appear, and both were Cloudy forced entry. UPD has referred to Student 85/67 no suspects. Prints Conduct. came back negative 7 Rain: 20% that were taken from Sept. 18 – Theft the vehicle. (Lot 11) – Two students illegally cop- 3 Sept. 15 – Burglary8 ied a friend’s parking saturday Sept. 27 (Lot 10) – A park- decal. The two were ing decal was stolen both issued notices to Partly by forced entry. The appear and all three evidence was contami- were referred to Stu- Cloudy 7 nated, so UPD has no dent Conduct. 1 88/68 suspects. 8 Rain: 10% Sept. 18 – Alcohol 4 Sept. 16 – Criminal Investigation (Build- mischief (Lot 11)9 – A ing E) – During a room complainant called health check in the UPD regarding writing Village, two RAs found 10 Sunday sept. 28 on his car window. an open bottle of rum When UPD arrived, and an open bottle Partly it observed several of wine, both three- cars in the parking lot fourths full. Cloudy 9 10 with obscene phrases When an occupant 89/71 on them. No damage of the room arrived, was left and UPD has she denied ownership Rain: 10% 8 3 no suspects. of the alcohol and was 5 6 2 referred to Student 5 Conduct. Sept. 18 – Alcohol 11 monday sept. 29 9 investigation (Building 9 Sept. 21 – Alcohol 1 11 E) – A student in the Investigation (Build- 7 4 Partly 3 Village was referred to ing V) – UPD was Student Conduct12 after dispatched to an area Cloudy 19 opening his room door between the Cove and 86/72 to an RA with a beer the housing office in his hand. regarding two Rain: 20% When UPD arrived, suspects carrying a 12- beer was also found in pack of beer. the refrigerator. The UNF student 12 was referred to 6 6 tuesday sept. 30 5 Sept. 18 – Drug Student Conduct. 9 8 possession (Lot 10) – Partly UPD approached two Cloudy 85/71 Compiled by Sarah Gojekian. Rain: 20% Online Log on to unfspinnaker.com to read the complete police reports. wednesday OCT. 1 Partly Cloudy People attended the Obama rally 83/70 Last week by Sept. 20. Twelve thousand were al- Rain: 20% the numbers lowed in the park and 8,000 stood 20,000 outside the gates. Each week the Spinnaker staff For updated reports what’s going on around Intramural flag NFL teams in campus: the good and the bad. Jacksonville police weather, visit In this little space, we want to football teams Florida won their officer was shot summarize the life of the Osprey registered for first game: Sept. 19. He was the UNFSpinnaker.com. during the past week. 83 the fall 7-on-7 2 Jacksonville and 1 third officer to be Source: NOAA leagues. Miami. shot this year. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Page 3 NNee w w s s Students rank Presidential debate health care as No.1 employee benefit

BY Saman Quraeshi Contributing Writer top benefits UNF seniors expect many students seek things from their employers, but their top priority as far as employee benefits are concerned is 1. Medical insurance a solid medical insurance policy, 2. Annual salary increases students said. 3. 401(k)plan H arris Ze l i ff Several seniors at UNF re- 4. Dental insurance flected the results of a 2008 sur- 5. More than 2 weeks vey by the National Association vacation of College and Employers in 6. Life insurance Representatives for both Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama participated in a mock debate Sept. 17 on the which 19,000 students all over 7. Family friendly benefits Green. Topics discussed include the economy, the war in Iraq, healthcare and the national debt. Approximately 125 the United States rated medical (family leave, elder people attended the event. insurance as a top priority in care, etc.) terms of employee benefits. 8. Tuition reimbursement The survey also asked about 9. Pension plan employer attributes and other 10. Bonuses and employee benefits that students commissions Campus debate to clarify look for when seeking a job. 11. Flextime “Health care is such a big is- 12. Performance reviews sue,” said Shannon Italia, director of the Career Management Source: National Association of Center at the Coggin College of College and Employers. McCain, Obama opinions Business. “[Students] have probably seen it in their personal lives with their parents, aunts he UNF Pre-Law Society organized a debate on When the Pre-Law Society decided to hold the and uncles and are aware of have insurance then [you will the Green Sept. 17 to inform students of Sen. event, they contacted the Republican and Democratic the ramifications of not having have] no peace of mind, and that T John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama’s opinions campaigns of Duval County about sending someone to healthcare.” will affect your performance at on seven issues in the 2008 election. speak. The Democrats were first going to send a student The benefits companies of- work.” Two speakers debated: Robbie Foster, president of but then said they could send someone of higher cali- fer for health care are extraor- His second and third choices the UNF College Republicans, representing John McCain ber. The Republicans were then notified they could also dinarily varied, and students were paid vacation time and a and Brian Mills, a Jacksonville attorney and co-chairman send someone of equal caliber but chose not to. Mills should take time to understand retirement package, Elbon said. of Generation Obama Jacksonville, representing was eventually sent on behalf of the Democrats, and the entire package, Italia said. Hussain and Elbon were in Barack Obama. Foster, who Eady said, “really stuck his neck out for us,” “Exercise caution and be agreement that prestige was an Gathering the two representatives was a challenging volunteered. very detail-orientated when important factor – but more so process, said Brandon Eady, a member of the Pre-Law The two spoke one at a time and were asked the comparing offers,” Italia said. in the beginning of their careers Society and mediator of the debate. same seven questions in the same order. “Sometimes the salary will be when they will be establishing “The people who ended up debating weren’t the more than you expected, but the themselves. people we thought initially,” Eady said. Compiled by Sarah Gojekian. benefits package is much less “Early on in my career I will comprehensive.” care about the prestige even Republican democrat Muhammad Hussain, a se- more than salary,” Hussain said. nior finance and economics ma- “But after I have built up my re- jor, said affordable health care sume, I would care more about ROBBIE FOSTER bRian Mills is the main employee benefit he salary.” UNF College Republicans president Co-chair of Generation Obama Jacksonville would want from a company. Besides health care, the ben- “The cost of medical expens- efits Italia recommended were The economy is in a recession; how are they going to address this? es has been increasing expo- some sort of savings plan and nentially over the last couple of tuition reimbursement. years and I want my family to be UNF’s Career Management We are in an economic slowdown, need to lower We will give back tax dollars, prevent job loss and taken care of,” Hussain said. Center in Building 42 can be a housing prices, give tax cuts and get our budget provide tax relief all over the board. Heather Hambrecht, a senior great resource for students who practices in order. double majoring in philosophy want some direction in critical- and sociology, ranked health ly looking at the offers that they How are they going to address the war in Iraq and the completion of it? insurance and dental insurance receive, Italia said. as her top two picks, although When students bring in of- she is not familiar with all the fers to review at the Career We will send more troops in because the surge in Iraq The plan is to slowly withdraw all American troops benefits that are available from Management Center, they often has worked, so we will continue with this strategy. by 2010. employers, she said. leave with more questions, but “You have to be healthy to that’s not a bad thing, Italia work,” said senior political sci- said. How do they define success in the war? ence major Esperandieu Elbon, whose first choice of a benefit E-mail Saman Quraeshi at would be health care. “If I don’t [email protected]. Victory! Pulling out of the war safely. THEFTS The U.S. has been Israel’s finest ally; do they plan to continue this relationship? Yes. Israel is the only other completely democratic Yes the U.S. and Israel will continue to have strong � from page 1 region and they believe in the same things we do – partnership and support the foreign assistance of peace and prosperity among other things. their country.

The charge for a stolen park- switching to a sticker decal to ing permit is a simple petty avoid thefts, but the idea was The national debt is around $9 trillion or about $31,000 a person; how will they fix this? theft, according to UPD. struck down due to the conve- The thefts have come as a re- nience the hanging decals offer sult of the campus community for the car owners, said Vince A national debt has been around since the beginning We need to restore fiscal discipline by cutting pork failing to secure their vehicles, Smyth, director of Auxiliary and we will always have one. We just need a barrel spending and ending wasteful government and the majority weren’t forced Services. responsible plan with the control of spending. spending. entry, Foxworth said. The hanging decals are much The permits are registered easier to transfer from car to to the purchaser, so if Parking car, where a sticker decal would The U.S is ranked 37th in the world when it comes to health care. What are they going to do about costs? Services finds a stolen permit, have to be replaced each time, a boot is placed on the car and he said. UPD is contacted to begin the in- The university also ordered a We need a competitive health care system and to re- Affordable insurance will be provided to all despite vestigation. sample of a transferable sticker, store control back to the people. The plan is to reform economic status, with children insured it as well. But, Foxworth believes the that doesn’t remain stuck in the health care so it is easier to obtain insurance and more Lower costs will result from modernizing the majority of stolen permits are traditional sense and can be re- choices are offered. health care system and increasing competition. being sold on the Green or in the moved, but that was never a se- halls for a discount, he said. rious option, Smyth said. If students are caught with “Nothing further is be- What is their plan for education? a stolen permit they purchased, ing done,” Smyth said. “But, I they can still be arrested for wouldn’t be surprised if it is a criminal offense, Foxworth brought up again.” Accountability and choice is the plan. We need higher We need to reform the No Child Left Behind law, said. standards and to offer the essential right to choose support high-quality schools, and recruit, prepare The university was in talks E-mail Josh Salman at despite income level. There is no equal opportunity and reward our teachers. last semester of possibly [email protected]. without equal access to excellent education. Page 4 Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Ne w s

National campaign stops at UNF Lecture series

Senior White House this complex world? Who sees the world in nuances? That’s Barack Speaker to discuss Dead Zone adviser speaks about Obama. Who’s going to inspire the Obama’s foreign policy next generation to serve? There is only one person running for office he UNF Coastal Biology Experience who’s going to inspire us into ser- program will be hosting By Holli Welch vice. That’s Barack Obama. He’s T a series of lectures during Rabalais teaches courses about bi- Editor in Chief the leader we can trust.” the fall semester. The first ological oceanography and chang- Clarke, who has served the lecture is scheduled for Sept. ing coastal oceans at the Louisiana Hundreds of HIV positive fa- last three presidents as senior 25 in the University Center Universities Marine Consortium thers, mothers and children sur- White House adviser, agreed with For those interested in at- and is currently working on eight rounded him in the middle of an Gration, focusing his discussion tending, here are some quick projects in the field. Her projects African tribe, and he didn’t see on Obama’s judgment. facts. include studying the effects of statistics, he saw people, Major “It’s not about experience in hypoxia on living resources of General J. Scott Gration said. Washington – if it is we could just Rabalais the Northern Gulf of Mexico and Gration spoke of Sen. Barack leave Bush in,” Clarke said. “It’s Who studying the mercury in marine Obama to a packed UNF theater about judgment, and Obama has fish and fishermen. Rabalais is also Sept. 23, commenting on his abili- it.” Dr. Nancy Rabalais, the executive effects Americans have had on a member of a research group at ty to listen, get insight, judge what Clarke cited five examples of director and professor of Louisiana producing algae blooms, which the Louisiana Universities Marine the right thing to do is and then Obama’s judgment calls including Universities Marine Consortium. robs marine species’ oxygen and Consortium. have the courage to act – qualities resisting the war in Iraq, sending Her research interests include could one day deplete the source he saw in Obama during their trip more troops to the Afghanistan biological oceanography, the dis- of shrimp and shellfish in the area. Education to Africa in 2006, he said. war and choosing Biden as his tribution and dynamics of hypoxia He said these same traits are vice president. water groups and the relationship When Rabalais earned her doctorate in needed in a Commander in Chief. “Barack chose a vice president between animals and sediment. zoology from the University of Gration joined Senior Advisor on the basis of what is good for our 8 p.m., Sept. 25. Texas, her master’s in biology at Richard Clarke in the first country, not on the basis of poli- What Texas A and M University and her “Change we need” foreign policy tics,” Clarke said. “Biden knows Where bachelor’s in biology at Texas A campaign, which will be touring more about foreign affairs than al- Rabalais will be speaking about and M. across Florida until Sept. 25. most anyone else in Washington. the Dead Zone in the Gulf of University Center In addition to discussing That’s good judgment.” Mexico. She will touch on the Compiled by Holli Welch. Obama’s foreign trips, Gration The tour continued with stops told the UNF community Obama at eight other colleges and uni- was the only candidate who could versities including the University restore America to what the found- of Florida, University of Central ing fathers wanted. Florida, Gulf Coastal University, OBAMA “Who will use military forces in Florida Atlantic University and the right way? Who will use them the University of Miami. � from page 1 as a last resort to keep America safe? That’s Barack Obama,” E-mail Holli Welch at Rep. Barney Frank (D-Ma), percent of the working class’ tax- “I’m a proud supporter of Gration said. “Who understands [email protected]. Chairman of the House Financial es, which would be less than under Barack Obama because of what he Services Committee, said Sept. 18 the Reagan administration. wants to do for teachers,” Lindsey in a Washington press conference Obama also geared a portion of said. “We have a lot of budget cuts OPEN FORUM that the government needed to buy his speech toward America’s edu- and he wants to increase pay.” The speakers allowed for an open forum with students and members up bad mortgages, which would cational system. Democratic speakers also of the community. clean the arteries of the market. He said he plans on recruit- brought up Obama’s healthcare Nelson showed dissention in ing an army of new teachers initiative and promised to stop in- What is Obama going to do with Obama is set on change in his comments concerning the with higher pay and a stronger surance companies from discrimi- the Russia and Georgia conflict? Washington and Biden is deeply bank bailout. workload. nating against the sick. “McCain announced he wants to rooted in Washington. How does “Come [Sept. 23] we will know Lavonda Lindsey, a senior throw Russia out of the G8. You that affect his plan? where all the Democrats stand on education major at UNF was in E-mail Jonathan Morales and can’t negotiate with someone “Obama is about change, not this issue,” Nelson said. attendance and supports Obama James Cannon II at after throwing them out,” Clarke about throwing everyone out,” Obama said he would cut 95 because of his policy. [email protected]. said. Clarke said. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Page 5 NeN we s w s SOS protects students from campus violence News in Brief Political comedy troupe Support Our Students initiative was created last fall in wake of Virginia Tech shootings coming to UNF campus Capitol Steps, the By Jason Yurgartis such incidents, training usu- Washington D.C.-based political Features Editor How To report a situation to the ally reserved for members of comedy troupe will be perform- SOS team SWAT teams and other police ing at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Loud popping sounds and special units. Lazzara Performance Hall. screams shatter the silence of a • During office hours (8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Monday-Friday), “We went to several SWAT com- Tickets are $28 to $42 for warm fall day, confusion turns contact the Student Affairs office at 620-2600. manders in the area and asked adults and $10 for students with to panic and lives will forever be them to build a customized pro- an Osprey card. changed – there is an armed assail- • During evenings and weekends, call UPD at 620-2800. gram,” Foxworth said. “We ended Faculty, staff and alumni re- ant loose on campus. up with a three-day program put ceive a 10 percent discount off This might sound like a bad • The SOS team will review the situation and recommend on by the Jacksonville Beach the ticket price when they pres- dream or a snippet from a news- appropriate action. SWAT team that introduced our ent their UNF ID at the Ticket cast, but is increasingly becoming officers to a much more hands-on Box Office. reality, as mass casualty shootings situation.” A pre-show jamboree with have recently become prevalent in The tactical training focused music and food vendors starts the collegiate landscape. DiNuzzo said. “Nobody cares that in mood or behavior, withdrawal more on entries and response, and at 6 p.m. on the Green. Local of- Since last year’s shootings they’re having trouble or that from friends or activities, in- all UPD officers have been through ficials will be present to assist on Virginia Tech’s campus in they’re frustrated. It escalates creased absences, irritability and the training, Foxworth said. applicants in the voter registra- Blacksburg, Va., university admin- and it results in violence. We’re abuse of alcohol or drugs are just Even if it’s not a situation where tion process. istrators across the country have trying to break the momentum of a few common causes of concern there is concern about threat or scrambled to piece together pre- this process.” that SOS handles, in addition to danger, if someone is in distress, Students can be scuba ventative and proactive programs The goal of the committee is violent behavior and threats. SOS wants to intervene in a timely certified at Aquatics center designed to circumvent such to ensure the safety and security “We’ve had some referrals manner before it becomes a crisis, tragedies. of the campus community while where there’s been an e-mail ex- DiNuzzo said. Eco-Adventure will be spon- The Supporting Our Students maintaining the dignity, welfare change between the student and She also stressed a student-first soring a scuba certification initiative was created at UNF last and privacy of the student who professor, where one student went approach in which any informa- course (PADI certified) at the fall under the leadership of Dr. exhibits signs of distress – things way off from the conversation and tion has the same level of security Aquatics center Sept. 25 and Maurcio Gonzalez, vice president like behavioral and mood changes showed some tendencies toward as a counseling or medical record. Sept. 26. It includes two week- for Student and International or a growing propensity toward violence,” Foxworth said. “None Vice president of end dives Sept. 27 and Sept. Affairs, as a central reporting violence, DiNuzzo said. Any situa- of this is meant to be punitive by Administration and Finance 28 in springs near Gainesville. structure to respond to situations tion brought forth to the SOS team any means; it’s more to direct that and chair of the crisis manage- Cost is $260 ($10 to sign up and of potential harm to students or would be investigated to ensure ac- person to get back on track and get ment team Shari Shuman echoed reserve). others, with a goal of neutral- curacy of information while main- the help they need.” DiNuzzo’s sentiment. izing campus violence before taining confidentiality, she said. Should something escalate to “It’s all confidential,” Shuman Calling all couples: seminar it happens. “I hope students trust us enough actual violence, Foxworth said said, “I couldn’t even tell you as SOS is a campus-wide initia- to be able to call, that we will abide UPD has a plan in place. the head of the crisis management hosted by Counseling Center tive to identify and intervene when by confidentiality and protect and UPD hosts an active shooter team the name of any person that The UNF Counseling Center students exhibit behavior that can ensure the privacy and dignity of workshop for faculty and staff in they’ve ever even looked at. I know is sponsoring a free couples rela- affect the health and welfare of an- everyone we’re assessing in every which participants are shown a of situations and examples to show tionship enhancement workshop other student, as well as threaten- situation we’re investigating,” DVD showing how to effectively that it’s successful but we have a at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30. ing or harmful behavior that can DiNuzzo said. manage emotions and develop an highly ethical and respectful group The workshop will provide impact the campus community, SOS relies on the cooperation effective mindset should an on that want to respect the privacy of you with practical information said Dr. Terri DiNuzzo, director of of faculty, staff and students in campus shooting spree break out, the students and no one else is in- to make the good times last a life- the Counseling Center and chair reporting situations in which stu- and in some cases disarm and ap- volved except for the student.” time. of the SOS team. dents might exhibit what they de- prehend the shooter. “When someone doesn’t feel fine as “behaviors of concern.” In addition, UPD officers have E-mail Jason Yugartis at Compiled by Jonathan Morales. heard, they feel misunderstood,” Traits such as isolation, changes extensive training in handling [email protected].

Election 2008 Update

Each week, the Spinnaker will be keeping you up-to-date on the 2008 presidential election: who’s leading in the latest polls and where they stand on key political issues.

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sept. 23 again presents a tie between candidates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain. Both attract 48 percent of the votes, and both are viewed favorably by 54 percent.

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Barack Obama John McCain 48% 48%

Source: Rasmussen.

Election notes • Both Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama have come out in support of Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson’s proposed $700 billion bailout package to the investment banking institutions and are also calling for strong financial regulation.

• In response to Libertarian Presidential hopeful Bob Barr’s exclusion from the Presidential debates Sept. 26, he and the Reason Foundation have teamed up to broadcast Barr’s response to Obama’s and McCain’s positions in real-time via the Internet.

• McCain, in an Ohio rally Sept. 23, attacked Sen. Joe Biden’s comments on clean energy. He said, “my opponent is against the expansion of nuclear power. His running mate here in Ohio recently said that they weren’t supporting clean coal either. And the fact is that their billions of dollars in higher taxes would kill jobs here in Ohio.”

• Journalists have threatened not to cover Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s events surrounding the United Nations conference unless they are allowed more access.

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>/724=@0G=0/;/4=@/;3@71/ Wednesday, september 24, 2008 Page 7 Ne w s 70 companies present at expo Greeks go multicultural By Sarah Gojekian of men, they must complete an ex- By Rebecca McKinnon assistant news editor pansion package. The package is an staff writer application they send as a group to Career services programs UNF will soon be the home to inform the national fraternity they The pouring rain didn’t stop 302 students Sigma Lambda Beta, the first mul- can function successfully at UNF, from attending the Fall 2008 Career Expo Aug. 22. “We’re one of the offices [where] conceiv- ticultural fraternity in the univer- Montanez said. Brandishing their umbrellas and straightening ably every individual student on this campus sity’s history. The national headquarters then their ties, students met more than 70 companies would be able to use one of our services.” It is the largest multicultural decide who will be approved and to establish networking connections and land in- –Rick Roberts fraternity of its kind in the nation move forward into the educational ternships, part-time and full-time positions in with more than 120 entities. The fra- phase. This period is the equivalent Jacksonville. • The STAR Program is a program which ternity is expected to be on campus to “rushing,” since they do not par- It all began with CareerWings, the Web site de- offers seminars, workshops and events to by the end of this academic year, ticipate in a formal rush. signed to help students find recruiting employers. students who wish to improve their said Luis Montanez, alumni advis- Once all is completed, Sigma There are between 2,000 and 3,000 employers employability skills. er for the fraternity. Lambda Beta will become a colony registered on the site for the purpose of bringing Montanez, a former brother on campus and will then be rec- jobs solely to UNF students, said Jocelynn Heck, • The Career Discoveries Program offers from Florida State University, will ognized as a fraternity, Montanez events marketing coordinator for Career Services. activities such as Explore-A-Major Fair, oversee its completion. Last fall, said. He expects they should be able “There are so many companies that you just workshops, peer advisement, counseling he approached Greek Life Adviser to accomplish this by the end of don’t normally think of that aren’t on an ad or and career assessments to help students Tyler Young about expanding after the academic year, but Young said TV … but offer an awesome job or opportunity for discover in their freshman or sophomore noticing the fraternity’s absence he couldn’t tell when they would growth,” Heck said. year what major would be best. at UNF. be chartered, as it all depends And students don’t have to worry about their Young was looking to start a mul- on them. major causing potential limitations that stifle • Job Search Counseling includes career ticultural fraternity since the school Three interest meetings have al- growth, Heck said. counselor staff in all five colleges that help only has one National Multicultural ready taken place, and three will be “They’re just looking for someone that has a critique resumes, show students where to Greek Council chapter, the Gamma scheduled before Oct. 1. good education and is willing to learn,” said Career search for a job and bring in staff to give Eta sorority, Montanez said. The fraternity is not exclusive Services Director Rick Roberts. practice interviews. “I believe as a Greek system, we – all backgrounds are welcome to Heck said employers check applicants from should be more representative of join – as cultural awareness is one all majors when they are seeking to hire someone students as a whole, and as such, of its main pillars. n e w. the absence of a multicultural fra- “We pride ourselves on our di- “It looks like there’s opportunities for just about potential career opportunities if they assume ternity was preventing us from do- versity and want a diverse member- anybody,” said Kevin Lira, senior marketing major. Career Expo is not for them, Roberts said. ing so,” Young said. ship,” Montanez said. “After going “The more you talk to [the recruiters], the more “Students wait until their senior year, and some- To begin the process of charter- to events on campus, I noticed an you’ll find out.” times it’s too late to do a lot of the planning that’s ing the fraternity into a colony at increase in the diversity of [UNF’s] The information students gain from the com- needed like getting internships,” Roberts said. “By UNF, the recruitment of those in- population just from last year to panies can be just as appealing as gaining a posi- coming as a freshman, sophomore or even a junior, terested must be done. At least sev- this year; something like this is tion, said Shannon Italia, director of the Career they can talk to some of these employers and really en men must be gathered who meet needed on campus.” Management Center of the Coggin College of find out what they’re looking for. [That way], they the following criteria: a minimum Oupa Seane, director of the Business. can put it together before they graduate.” GPA of 2.5, enrollment of 12 credit Intercultural Center for PEACE, “Sometimes it’s hard to know what you want Out of the 16,000 students enrolled at UNF, only hours per semester and in their sec- said it is always exciting bringing to be if you don’t know what’s out there,” Italia 400-500 students attend the expos, Italia said. ond semester of college. people together, and that’s what will said. “So you can come to this event and learn “Don’t wait,” she said. “So many times we hear But Montanez is confident there happen with this fraternity,. about what companies are here, what they’re look- from students that have graduated that come back will be a lot more than seven men. “We will support them in any ing for and what jobs exist. That can help you too and say, ‘I wish I had done this while I was still a “We don’t want to have the way we can, including holding pro- as you’re exploring what you want to do, whether student here.’” borderline number; I’d like to see grams together,” Seane said. “Our that’s to decide to declare a particular major, or The Career Expo occurs three times a year – 10, and I know that’s possible,” support to them is our support to if you’re in a major like management or psychol- once in the fall and twice in the spring. Montanez said. ourselves.” ogy that’s pretty broad, it might help you narrow The next expo is scheduled for Jan. 22. Once Montanez and five other your focus.” men who have expressed continu- E-mail Sarah Gojekian at Students miss out on the great networking and E-mail Rebecca McKinnon at [email protected]. ous interest gather a valid group [email protected]. Page 8

Spinnaker’s Picks � Best � Worst � Fix Many campus food venues Officer Clifford Sames was shot in the The Jacksonville City Council must Theextended UNF golf their team hours, won including the A-Sun shoulder Sept. 19 in a Northwest approveAdministrators the Journey should anti-crime make academics initiative championship,Outtakes, which the is firstopen in until the 9:30history of Jacksonville neighborhood. He was toa priority provide and prevention cut from and non-academic intervention UNFp.m. athletics. as compared to 7 p.m. during the the third Jacksonville officer to be shot programsareas. for the city of Jacksonville. spring semester. this year.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 EDITORIALS

Awarded first place for Best of Show at the Students need more of a challenge 2005 National College Media Convention by the Associated Collegiate Press new wave of freshmen enter graduation rates were 54 percent building intelligent critical thinkers. Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in the ranks at UNF every fall, and 59 percent, respectively. High school is not the time to be the 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest by the Florida College Press Association their experience in high At UNF, these shortcomings trans- learning English fundamentals, and school quickly washed away late into denied admissions based to think college professors need to v v v inA the wake of financial aid, registra- on placement test scores and GPA, teach basic grammar and sentence tion and college coursework. usually until the student completes structure is absurd. Spinnaker Staff In many cases, the 12 years of remedial math coursework. And it’s costing the nation more grade school education is in prepara- Unfortunately, UNF does not offer than nearly $3 billion to fund re- tion for a college career, but recent remedial English courses, and in the medial courses: Students are being Editor in Chief Holli Welch studies show many students have no 2007-2008 school year, 1,423 students cheated out of their futures. Managing Editor Josh Salman idea what is expected of them when were denied admission because of And with the current economic Art Director Mike Tomassoni entering college. these reasons, according to the Office conditions, our nation has to confi- Business Manager Klajdi Stratoberdha Diploma to Nowhere, the report re- of Institutional Research. dently rely on educated leaders to News Editor Jonathan Morales leased this year by Strong American That’s quite a figure consider- bring the U.S. back to a satisfactory Schools made a shocking statement. ing the average number of students level of progress. Features Editor Jason Yurgartis According to SAS, 70 percent of all denied admission based on this same College level coursework and stan- Sports Editor Lori Bero eighth grade students are not profi- criterion for the seven years before dard procedures should be applied in Copy Editor Rachel Elsea cient in reading, and most will never that was 504. the high school classrooms. Web Editor Meghan Dornbrock catch up. And while state legislatures argue Being babied week-by-week won’t In Florida, that is the last year of Photo Editor Harris Zeliff about standardized testing and prepare students for the rigors asso- middle school, so a grand majority the almighty No Child Left Behind ciated with a binding contractual syl- Graphic Designer Chad Smith of students are not reading at a reformation, they haven’t seemed to labus or the intense grading systems. Asst. News Editor Sarah Gojekian competent level by the time they grasp the simple notion that read- Let’s give our students more of Asst. Features Editor Alissa LaGesse are starting to make collegiate ing and writing skills are the keys to what they need – a true challenge. Asst. Sports Editor John Weidner considerations. The findings even reflect the Advertising Manager Alyse Schulte students with promising futures. Asst. Ad Manager One-third of all incoming col- Staff Writers James Cannon II lege freshmen are expected to take Laura Franco remedial coursework, and the sur- Rebecca McKinnon vey found four of five remedial Distributor Jason Strickland students had a high school GPA of 3.0 or above. These are students who Printer Florida Sun Printing considered themselves to be hard- working in high school. v v v Few college remedial students found their high school coursework Robinson Student Center, room 2627 to be challenging, and nearly half of 1 UNF Drive them would have preferred harder Jacksonville, FL 32224 classes to better prepare them for col- Phone: 904.620.2727 lege, according to the report. Fax: 904.620.3924 www.UNFSpinnaker.com In Florida, the figures give testament to the true exclusivity of those students who can tough the four to six years it takes to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. In 2005, the Florida high school graduation rate was 61 percent, and of those, the college enrollment and

Quote of the Week Economic crisis demands free-market solution f bailing out Fannie Mae, Product. If the GDP remains static, nationalization. America, within Freddie Mac, IndyMac and Bear yet the supply of money and nation- the last two decades, railed against “If you are not criticized, Sterns did not provide enough al debt increases, each dollar has a nationalization in Russia and you may not be liquidity into the banking sys- lower purchasing power – inflation. Venezuela, and now it is a willing tem,I why is the Federal Reserve bailing This de-facto inflation tax im- participant. America has lost its doing much.” out AIG to the tune of $85 billion and posed by the Federal Reserve System historical and intrinsic pride in laying out plans to infuse “hundreds only serves to cover Congress and liberty and freedom. Donald Rumsfeld, of billions of dollars,” according to Wall Street’s misconduct. Financial reasoning aside, the Secretary of Defense Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson While Americans are struggling moral ramifications of the govern- at a press conference Sept. 19? to pay for energy, food and housing, ment’s interventions are startling. The government’s unprecedented, the government is eroding the value It used to be that with great risk unconstitutional and inefficient of the currency. came great rewards. Now, America intervention has not worked, yet the The reason the Fed intervened is is bent on privatizing gains while Contributors wanted politicians and the political opera- because no other private financial socializing losses. tives continue to tell the American institution would touch the mort- If there are no consequences for The Spinnaker is looking for public to hang on – it will only take gage-backed security. failure – executives maintain their motivated contributors who want a few more hundred billion dollars. Sound financial institutions deem pensions and the countless millions their voice heard. We’re looking American taxpayers are already these high-risk mortgage bundles of dollars they receive from a board for strong writers who are familiar on the line somewhere between $1 worthless, yet somehow the Fed, of directors for driving the company with Associated Press style to fill trillion and $4.5 trillion. Congress and the president claim if into the ground – then why would Essentially, this power grab to America does nothing, it will be a corporations adhere to sound busi- these volunteer positions. If you’re “stabilize” the markets has in- catastrophic collapse of the global ness practices? interested, stop by Building 14, creased the national debt by 50 banking system. What kind of message does this room 2627, fill out an application, percent. The recent string of bailouts goes send to Wall Street? and come meet our staff. Since America left the gold far beyond the realm of “infusing Do as you please and don’t worry, standard in the 1971, the currency capital,” as the government owns 80 the government will make it all bet- is backed only by assumed national percent of AIG’s assets. ter at the expense of the taxpayer. debt against the Gross Domestic This is the definition of Wednesday, september 24, 2008 Page 9 Di s c o u r s e international view national view Reason to fear Russia Hurricane coverage basis of wenty years have passed since the collapse of the Soviet why residents don’t evacuate TUnion, and during that time, the United States has enjoyed the St u d e n t spotlight of being on top of the o p i n i o n eing a Floridian for nearly 20 world stage. years, I have grown accustom But this could change. B to the over-dramatization each hurricane season by the local news t u d e n t The United States might soon be Brian Norman S and have become desensitized to the replaced and outshined by a new ac- Junior, Journalism o p i n i o n tor on stage. However, it is not China straight-faced talking heads as the or India. Instead, it is a familiar actor “apocalypse” draws ever so near. During the years, I have contin- with a familiar face – Russia. Russia regularly exports technology, Alexander Koby ued this practice, and the coverage Senior, Public Administration Russia wishes to reprise its role as weapons and other goods to China. of Hurricane Ike was no exception. the world’s No. 1 star, and we should It also has amicable relations with Nostalgia set in as the alarmists take heed of this as Russia spent the Cuba, North Korea and Iran – nations Fred has the lowliest job in the haven’t let me down yet. last 20 years rebuilding its infrastruc- openly hostile to the United States. studio because Fred is always the In the days leading up to ture, updating to a modern world and And Russia openly engages in trade one sent out –most certainly against Hurricane Ike’s arrival, we were dabbling in world affairs. and diplomacy with these countries, his better judgment – to experience shown images from meteorological The recent war in Georgia should almost as if mocking the United the storm from the front lines. All so professionals “predicting” where the be taken as a warning: Russia’s mili- States. we at home may visualize the effects storm would hit. tary capability is back. This should be cause for alarm. of being in the “splash zone” with- To get a clearer picture of what “Russia is a nation to be reckoned Russia is considered our friend and out soiling our ponchos. we can expect, they cut to another with,” Russian President Dmitry ally, yet it is providing a country hos- Decked in his signature yellow satellite view. But I don’t know Medvedev said in a Times-Union tile to the United States with nuclear raincoat, Fred is easy to spot in the what these maps mean or how to report. capabilities. This begs the question: most inclement weather. His typical interpret them. The comment declares Russia’s in- Can we really trust Russia? broadcast is given while being blown There are 32 different colors tent to enter a new era of aggression, Similar to a stage production of sideways clutching a stop swirling around like an acid-tripped and the actors on stage are doing little Shakespeare’s Othello, the U.S. plays sign – further proof that this is watercolor, and no one gave me to stop this. the title character, Othello, and is the a genuine Fred. 3-D glasses during the commercial The European Union is reluctant star onstage. The character Othello “How are things out there?” the break. The weatherman motioned to speak out against Russia’s aggres- is brave, heroic, smart, but naïve and news anchor prompted with a smile. and said, “this is where the heaviest sion. It has not imposed sanctions or overly trusting. You and your friends can make a rains are falling.” Where? The blue military action against Russia, scared Europe is a supporting actress, game out of this interview by bet- squiggle or the yellow blob? What’s Russia could take over half of Europe and plays the role of Desdemona, the ting when Fred will lose his hat, fall the pink and orange carnation look- again – as they should be. beautiful, inspiring, intriguing yet down, let go of the stop sign and ing scribble mean? As of 2006, Russia commanded also naïve heroine. become airborne or is left stranded Incidentally, The Weather armed forces that have more than one Finally, Russia plays a seasoned ac- by the camera man. Channel is the most watched cable My other favorite is predicting million active duty personnel. And its tor, Iago – the most compelling charac- military is undergoing a major equip- ter of all. He is a friend of Othello, yet network, meaning that while 9/11 when the well-groomed anchor will ment and technology upgrade. is secretly jealous of his success, and was being carried out, a portion of inform us that, “It seems we have Russia also has the world’s largest his relationship with Desdemona. He our fellow countrymen were watch- lost contact with Fred,” an unfortu- stockpile of nuclear weapons, pro- is clever and conniving and has his ing the weather. nate, yet foreseeable occurrence that duces the most weapons and arms in hand in every situation. Aside from the smattering of happens at least once every segment. the world and is not afraid to export And at the end of Shakespeare’s mind-numbing dribble, there is only Sure, people should take hur- them, according to an ABC News play, Desdemona and Othello meet one other aspect of hurricane cover- ricanes seriously when mandatory report. their deaths at the hands of Iago’s age I find entertaining: The time evacuations are made, but weather Aside from military matters, manipulations and jealousy. when our sturdy TV news anchors stations are making it hard for me, Russia has a heavy hand in foreign So I think this answers the ques- in their comfortable studio touch a native Floridian, to take them affairs. It has a permanent seat on the tion about trust. We cannot trust Iago. base with Fred. seriously. UN Security Council, as well as con- We cannot trust Russia. There is a Fred in every major siderable influence on a permanent disaster. E-mail Alexander Koby at E-mail Brian Norman at [email protected]. member, China. [email protected].

letter to the editor Student body president’s actions cause for concern is now the only person who has the authority to fire UNF has, for some time, tried to shed its image of them. In the military, this is called fraternization and a podunk, commuter school from the South. Dear Editor, is strictly forbidden. But the actions of College Republicans reaffirm Something is happening in Student Government. Students, you can end this. You as a body are stron- many students’ secretly held beliefs that the univer- In two days, Student Body President John Barnes at- ger than anyone in SG. sity should not be taken as saliently as it presumes tacked the leadership of the Legislative and Judicial Show Barnes his fear tactics will not be tolerated in to be, and devalues the seriousness many people Branches. He accused members of the Legislative the upcoming SG elections. Tell him the only legacy he hold for the political process. Cabinet of corruption, bitterness and called them will leave is one of defeat. Blatantly said, this type of behavior by a college “evil-doers.” Early morning Sept. 17 in a judicial hear- political organization makes our university look ing, Barnes stood up and attacked the Associate Chief Brandon Eady laughable in the eyes of other schools of higher Justice, calling her a corrupt bully. This Justice is a Student Senate President education. 17-year-old, and she is far from a corrupt bully. It should be stated that these students are under During Barnes’ unprovoked speech, the Chief It’s a presidential rally, not a party no contract with this university to remain publicly Justice asked Barnes to leave the chambers. He would clothed throughout their terms. But it must also be said that their representa- not comply, and when the Chief Justice demanded Dear Editor, tion of UNF at a presidential rally reminded all Barnes leave the chambers for his behavior, Barnes Last week’s issue of the Spinnaker featured of Jacksonville of just why people believe college threatened to file non-compliance on the Chief Justice. a front-page picture of a group of UNF College students live up to their loud-mouthed, ignoramus For what, keeping order during the Chief Justice’s Republicans who were shirtless, covered in paint stereotype. meeting? and hooting and hollering at a political rally for This same man recently appointed his girlfriend as presidential candidate John McCain. well as his fraternity brothers as assistant directors Note that in the photograph no one else in the vi- Fatima Hussein to executive agencies and executive positions. Barnes cinity donned such ridiculous attire, or lack thereof. Senior, English

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s n x p r e s s i o E helping people. She plans to return to Kurdistan in the future, she said. she plans to start working and hopes her profession leads her to traveling and she plans to start working and hopes her profession leads her to traveling and After Akrayi graduates from UNF with her degree in international business, After Akrayi graduates from UNF with her degree in international business, The suicide bomber was responsible for “killing at least 15 people, wounding Akrayi and her sister were in their apartment when they felt the building shake Akrayi and her sister were in their apartment when they felt the building shake much about the world.” “I appreciate it more here,” Akrayi said. “A lot of people my age don’t know “I appreciate it more here,” Akrayi said. “A lot of people my age don’t booked their tickets home that week, a month earlier than originally planned. been driving by the spot the bombs went off at approximately the same time. They been driving by the spot the bombs went off as the bomb went off around 8 a.m., Akrayi said. The morning before, she had as the bomb went off

more than 100 and showing that no corner of Iraq is safe,” according to the report. more than 100 and showing that no corner of Iraq is safe,” according to the report.

Ministry building, according to a USA Today Report. Ministry building, according to a USA Today Tew while between two buildings, devastating the security headquarters and the Interior while between two buildings, devastating the security headquarters and the Interior Fear finally struck after 10 months in Irbil on the morning of May 9, 2007. A truck loaded Fear finally struck after 10 months in Irbil on the morning of May 9, 2007. A truck with one ton of explosives concealed underneath detergent and shampoo bottles exploded with one ton of explosives concealed underneath detergent and shampoo bottles

anda Amanda “You not only appreciate what you have, but try to make a difference there.” Akrayi said have, but try to make a difference not only appreciate what you “You by writer ting contribu from school to backpack Some students take a year off around the world’s through Europe, others spend a year sailing these. She went to Iraq. oceans, but Rezhyan Akrayi did none of left Jacksonville major, Akrayi, a senior international business 2007. There she worked in July 2006 and stayed in Iraq until June for professors and at a local school teaching English, translating been separated from. reconnecting with family she had long about the region,” Akrayi “I learned a lot about myself and more said. is the capital of the Kurdish While in Iraq, Akrayi lived in Irbil, which of Northern Iraq, but in the self-governing region. Irbil sits at the top more peaceful cities of Iraq, south of the Kurdistan region, one of the according to USA Today. from her education, decided it Akrayi, who had never taken a break to return to her birthplace, was time to take one. She took the opportunity reconnect with a culture she left the place her parents were from, and to at a young age. behind when she came to the United States Akrayi said about her birth-place, Akre, located “I always wanted to know,” or “I never had cousins family. about two hours away from Irbil and her aunts.” accompanied her to Iraq in to reconnect with their sister, Aryan, Akrayi’s shared past and the many cousins, aunts and uncles who waited for them. Aryan is a graduate student from UNF who majored in political science. Shortly after arriving in Irbil, Akrayi and her sister found a job at Hawler High School, a local Kurdish school. Hawler houses students ranging from seventh to 12th grade. Akrayi, who is fluent in Kurdish, taught seventh grade students how to speak English throughout the duration of her trip. Akrayi said. “I decided I wanted to do something to make a difference,” helping the high school to build Akrayi occasionally worked as a translator, the connections with visiting professors from various countries such as Sweden and United Kingdom. that When Akrayi was not working or sweating from the summer heat in her apartment she and her sister were out and about doing everything from visiting historical lacked electricity, spots around the region to hiking through the mountains that paint the local landscape. Akrayi ventured out to see how people were and what they needed. U.S.] be aware of She was constantly “trying to make connections, so as to let people [in the what is going on,” Akrayi said.

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By Jonathan Morales News Editor

The Black Kids put on a dancing-good-time for a sold-out show at Freebird Live Sept. 19; the homecoming performance entertained a mixture of family, old friends, and new fans. “It was hot and sweaty but oh so good,” UNF alumnus Gemi Butler said. Keyboardist Ali Youngblood agreed. “It was like a big family reunion,” she said. “Then we all did the electric slide.” The band toured across Europe playing several sold- out shows in the process, but Youngblood didn’t see it as just another crowd. “Tonight was really special,” drummer and UNF alumnus Kevin Snow said. “So much has happened, and seeing friends and family was so worth the energy,” The band played through its entire set list and when the crowd prodded the Black Kids for ‘one more song,’ the band returned to the stage and played its hit single “Im Not Going to Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You.” Both the upper and lower lev- els of the venue were filled with sweaty, excited fans who indie danced their way to the floor as the band closed the show. “I want to say thanks to everybody for coming out and dancing,” keyboardist Dawn Watley said. ph o t s: jon atha n m o ra l es The Black Kids formed in 2006 and played local venues like TSI before a whirlwind of blog chatter and critical acclaim catapaulted them to a major label deal with Columbia Records.

E-mail Jonathan Morales at Jacksonville-based band Black Kids, which features UNF alumni, played to a sold-out crowd at Freebird Live and kept those in attendance dancing Sept. 19 in [email protected]. support of their album “Partie Traumatic.” The five-piece group has garnered international critical acclaim and recently returned from a tour of Europe. Family band sparked by son’s love of music Local group combines Latin rock, meringue, reggaeton to growing audience

By Leyla Ramos Contributing writer diario vivir live

Diario Vivir, translated in English as “daily The public is welcome to Diario Vivir’s life,” is not your everyday local band. upcoming shows: Formed in 2001, the band breaks away from the ordinary by playing Latin rock, a genre growing • Oct. 25 at the Caribbean Festival at in popularity in the U.S. in recent years, primar- Metro Park ily due to a demographic shift in which the Latin population has grown dramatically. • Oct. 26 at Calle Orange in Orlando and a The family band consists of father Orlando costume party Oct. 31 at El Taino Bar and Guzman (primary vocalist, musical director, Restaurant located at 10750 Atlantic Blvd. composer, arranger and lead guitarist), mother Rosa Sanchez a.k.a. “Cuqui” (minor percussion and back up vocals), long-time family friend Gerry Rivera (bass and back up vocals), daughter Coraly Georgia weekend and Super Bowl XXXIX. Guzman, (congas and bongos), and son Christian The Jacksonville-based family band also had Guzman, a.k.a. “El Kriky” (drummer and second the opportunity to share the stage with famous vocalist). celebrities in Latin culture including Monchy y Although primarily a Latin rock band, the Alexandra, Michael Stuart, Victor Manuel and La family also mixes in the popular sounds of Latin Banda Algarete. culture including meringue and reggaeton. The The family’s favorite place to perform is its band has other artists play trumpet, saxophone and homeland, Puerto Rico. Diario Vivir has played at violin. yearly festivals in different cities of the island. Diario Vivir started when Christian’s love of With its growing popularity, the band is always music led him to teach himself the drums and promoting online, through local TV and radio. write a song. The rest of the family followed suit, “We usually always sell our CDs right after our finding an outlet to express the love of music they performances, which gives us a chance to meet all shared. some of our fans,” Coraly said. “We also “Our ultimate goal is to make our music relate always celebrate after a show by just enjoying the to people’s everyday lives, spread happiness event we are at with our fans.” through our music and to perform on many more Diario Vivir, being completely family-run, does stages throughout the world,” Orlando said. occasionally face obstacles such as disagreements The group decided to focus on Latin rock – a on what songs to play at a show because the family choice made with the goal of standing out and is sometimes too honest, Christian said. being heard. “Even though we have our moments, being a “We did not want to do the same rhythms family band has its benefits such as giving us the you hear everyday, we wanted to be different,” leisure to practice whenever we want,” Sanchez Christian said. said. “We trust each other completely, we all know Since 2001, the band has continually raised its each others’ schedules with school and work and popularity throughout the local community, play- we try to have band time around that.” ing at local events such as World of Nations, Fiesta Playera, free events for hospitals and charities and E-mail Leyla Ramos at even at outside festivities during the Florida vs. [email protected]. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Ex p r e s s i o n s Page 13 ‘Surrogates’ on display at University Gallery

By Alexandra McClain Godeke, who has been measures.” Contributing Writer painting seriously since Because the drawings in the college, considers himself to be a exhibit are his most recent The paintings currently on realist painter who has been influ- pieces of artwork, Godeke said display in the University Gallery enced by numerous painters and these are the pictures that are can be viewed as more than sim- artists, he said. most meaningful to him. ple human figures and stuffed However, he said he feels “I’m struggling with them,” animals. that some of his college profes- Godeke said. “I don’t feel They are all considered to be sors might have had a greater entirely in command in that surrogates, said Jason Godeke, impact. medium [drawing]. That excites the artist of the paintings. “Richard Ryan and John Hull me.” Surrogates, which are the have left more of a mark on me As part of his artist theme of Godeke’s work, are than any artists I ever studied statement of the exhibit, people (sometimes stuffed in books or museums,” Godeke Godeke said he often will look to animals in Godeke’s paintings) said. newspaper headlines for some who are appointed to act for an- Within every piece of art- inspiration. other. work, Godeke said he feels there Doing this gives him the Using surrogates instead of is some subtle part of his own opportunity to recreate a simple specified figures allows for a views and beliefs reflected. This plot line with his own twist. But free interpretation of the work, is often something he feels can- for the most part Godeke starts Godeke said. not be avoided, he said. off with something simple, he “My hope is that because the “I can’t help but reflect my said. surrogates aren’t specific people, politics, or my class, or my “I start with a germ of it’s possible for a wide range of educational background,” an idea, but it means next to viewers to identify with them, to Godeke said. “It’s all there.” nothing until the work is pretty feel empathy or a plight,” Godeke One piece of artwork that far along,” Godeke said. “The said. particularly reflects something paintings develop and change – Some paintings in the important in Godeke’s life is a sometimes in minor ways and exhibit portray a lot of movement. drawing titled “Endeavor” that sometimes in dramatic ones.” Each one seems to have some ac- his wife posed for. According to Godeke, some tive environment present. “I think it speaks metaphori- of his artwork took only one At times it might seem as cally to all of us who are push- afternoon while others took if the paintings reveal certain ing against the overwhelming much longer. stories within themselves but weight of our own destructions,” “The single painting that Godeke hopes instead that his Godeke said. covered the most time would paintings remain autonomous, However, there is something be Mound Grows, which went he said. more personal to be seen behind through numerous drastic chang- H arris Ze l i ff “[The paintings] don’t re- this drawing, he said. es between 2004-2007.” Godeke quire some other narrative for “I also see it as a specific said. the viewer to get them,” Godeke testament of how hard [my said. “I don’t usually try to tell a spouse] works,” Godeke said. E-mail Alexandra McClain at “After the Flood,” is a favorite of artist Jason Godeke, whose work is on 08TJS069_THE_SPINNAKER_PRESS.pdf 9/15/08 2:59:28 PM super specific story.” “She doesn’t do anything in half- [email protected]. display at the University Gallery in Building 2 until Oct. 15.

songs to get you in the fall spirit

all is here, though probably only “Autumn Almanac” – The Kinks in name, in Florida. For those In the U.S., The Kinks always seem fortunate enough to enjoy a to take a back seat to The Beatles, F The Rolling Stones and The Who, but they real, seasonable fall in a place where the seasons actually change, these could turn out a great pop song about nearly anything. This tune is basically a vignette on songs will stir up those red, orange English life, specifically in the fall. Lyrics like and yellow leaves in the back of your “Breeze blows leaves of a musty-coloured mind’s eye. For those who have only yellow/So I sweep them in my sack/Yes, yes, experienced the climatic boredom yes, it’s my autumn almanac” set to a catchy of the deep South, these songs will “Yellow Submarine”-like tune are fun for all capture the spirit of the fall season and ages. create a soundtrack as the nights get “The Killing Moon” cooler and summer fades into mere – Echo & The Bunnymen memories. Great for a fall party on a crisp evening, this song might have little to do with “My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion” the fall; in fact, it’s about unavoidable death cd and predestination. But the stoic crooning of ejgX]VhZ – The Flaming Lips cZXZhhVgn# This song has much of what listeners singer Ian McCulloch has a haunting feel as have come to expect from The Flaming Lips if he’s singing under a harvest moon in the throughout the last decade or so – orchestral- middle of a field in rural England. The grand sounding synthesizers and frontman Wayne instrumentation of the song doesn’t hurt either, Coyne’s opulent vocals, mixed with mysticism making it a perfect choice for the “Donnie and other-worldy imagery. Lyrics like “They tell Darko” soundtrack. us, ‘Autumn’s a-coming/And soon everything around us will die’/Only a fool believes that he “Needle In The Hay” is/Different from the birds in the sky“ set the – Elliot Smith fall landscape for this spacey ballad. The title of the song might evoke imagery of hayrides out in the country at a “Autumn Sweater” harvest festival somewhere in Middle America, – Yo La Tengo but this might be one of the darkest songs This song starts with a steady and ever written. Troubled troubadour Elliot persistent drumbeat played below synthesized Smith penned this melancholy treatment on keys that feel mutually exclusive, much like addiction so well that many misinterpreted the subject matter regarding awkward and his junky humor as literal. Virtually everything reluctant feelings in a relationship that the in this song is about the darkest depths of lyrics convey. The autumn sweater may be heroin abuse, yet it is one of the most beautiful referred to metaphorically in the song, but its soundtracks for a breezy fall afternoon. Pure literal imagery is undeniable – the tone of the genius. *?VX`hdck^aaZadXVi^dch# song has the pace and feel of a fall afternoon in K^h^illl#i^_jVcV[aVih#Xdb[dgi]ZdcZcZVgZhindj# the Northeast. Compiled by Jason Yurgartis. page 14 Ex p r e s s i o n s Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Endless study abroad opportunities provide students fun, education

By Brian Norman in more students. Plymouth Argyles. Contributing Writer Some colleges at UNF have their own The coordinators of the program rec- study abroad exchanges and programs. ommend that students travel abroad to Have you ever wanted to see Paris? These are available to graduates and un- help better themselves and the commu- Go to London? See the majestic sites of dergraduates, as well as students who nity. take part in study Italy? Or traverse desert sands and see are in majors other than those offered by “The more we can learn about other abroad programs the pyramids of Egypt? these colleges. people, other cultures and other coun- How would you like to meet fellow stu- The Coggin College of Business sends tries, the more we can better prepare our dents from other countries and experi- students to many different countries. own students in school to become more ence foreign cultures? Some of the locations for this school year informed members of the global commu- • Study abroad can get expensive UNF can help answer some of these include Brazil, New Zealand, Germany, nity,” said Marsha Lupi, associate dean for students, but many coordinators questions through study-abroad pro- Italy and Spain. with the College of Education. recommend students looking into a grams. Through short-term and semester Some programs are offered for entire Lupi developed the current Plymouth transformational learning programs, students can earn credit for semesters, while others are short-term internship at the University College opportunities. school and experience the world. faculty led programs. of Plymouth, where UNF students stay “This year, we are already working “Short-term study abroad is a great when they intern in England. • TLOs are grants and scholarships issued with faculty and have 21 [short-term way for students who have never trav- The College of Education also offers to help offset the cost of study abroad, trips] lined up with more coming,” said eled before to experience the world,” said other trips for students. Two in particular making them more affordable to Timothy Robinson, the director of the Kate Mattingly, the college’s study abroad include programs to Belize and Austria. students. International Center. adviser. Belize is a graduate project involv- The International Center also plans Mattingly, who participated in many ing distance learning and internships, • Also, certain federal and state to work with other Florida universities study abroad programs while a student, while the latter is available to students scholarships help cover costs, including to send students to other locations where highly recommends the experience. enrolled in the American Sign Language Bright Futures, on certain trips. UNF does not have contacts. “Employers really like to see ‘study interpreter’s program. “We will work with students to find abroad’ on a resume,” Mattingly said. The education college is also work- • For more information regarding study something that fits,” Robinson said. “When they see it, they can tell a student ing on trips to Honduras, Japan and abroad trips, financing or other Annually, more than 200,000 students is willing to take a risk to learn about Portugal. questions students can talk to the from the United States study abroad. This a culture different from their own, and Katie Dressel, a junior international International Center, The Coggin is up nearly 150 percent from 10 years they realize the world is not just the business major said she is excited about College of Business, the College of ago, when the number was about 90,000. United States.” the experience. Education and Human Services, or visit The most visited places are areas The College of Education and Human “I can’t wait to go study-abroad and their respective Web sites. where English is spoken. The United Services also offers study abroad pro- see the world,” she said. Kingdom and Australia are popular grams. One program is located out of Dressel is doing a semester at sea and • In addition to the International Study destinations for students, with the U.K. Plymouth, England, and is available to is traveling to 10 different countries for Abroad Fair Sept. 23, there is also one hosting the most, followed by Italy and students as part as an alternative intern- the Spring 2009 semester. scheduled for January 2009 in Building Spain. ship site. “I can’t wait!” she said. 14. Europe, in general, is a popular des- Sports management majors are also tination for students, but Asia, Latin able to participate and intern with a E-mail Brian Norman at America and the Middle East are drawing Championship Football League team, the [email protected].

Horoscopes by Lasha Seniuk

Friends and relatives may Group events will this week Career expansion is now a Older relatives or key offi- this week reveal new busi- work in your favor. After subtle theme. Over the next cials will this week ask for ness ideas or career ob- several days of isolation few days some Geminis will detailed explanations of jectives. Take time to or inward thought, many be presented with a com- recent decisions. Financial thoroughly explore all pro- Taureans are now preparing plex business choice. If so, restrictions or calculation posals. Loved ones will now to redefine their social iden- expect added income versus errors may be at issue. Be respond positively to prob- tity. Planning is vital: make increasing responsibilities to prepared to defend your sure others understand be an underlying concern. habits and methods. At March 21 - April 20 ing questions and minor April 21 - May 20 May 21 - June 21 June 22 - July 22 criticisms. After mid-week your need for balance and Discuss all necessary chang- present others may need to romantic overtures are in- harmony. A new era of con- es with loved ones and trust create controversy in order tense: watch for passionate comments and fidence and participation is now due. Stay your instincts. All is well. After Thursday pay to feel involved or appreciated. Go slow and meaningful discussions. Aries natives born open. Later this week study the subtle hints attention to the private needs of parents, expect minor delays: your attention to small after 1974 can expect dramatic proposals or and comments of older colleagues or key of- older siblings or long-term family friends. calculations will prove vital to lasting suc- rare invitations. Remain dedicated to estab- ficials. Business strategies will soon changes: Someone close may be feeling isolated or cess. Late Friday rest and pamper the body: lished goals: intimacy and romantic pace are watch for minor errors to quickly escalate. misunderstood: offer gentle guidance. physical and social energy may be low. important.

Passionate relationships Compliments, social invita- Before mid-week loved ones New friendships are now may seem temporarily over- tions and family planning may press for private finan- highly favored. In the com- whelming this week. Some are now on the rise. This is cial facts, extended prom- ing weeks many Scorpios Leos, especially those born a strong week to reassert ises and previously hidden will significantly expand after August 3rd, will now your public identity or take property details. Outdated their social circle or begin experience a brief phase of on a new role in the group. documents and long-term intriguing relationships. emotional vulnerability. No Friends and relatives will housing agreements now Creativity, optimism and serious or lasting affects are ask for your approval con- need to be rewritten. Take romantic interests will July 23 - Aug. 22 Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 likely, so not to worry. Do, cerning recent business or time to thoroughly verify also soon increase. After however, ask loved ones for romantic decisions. Remain all revisions. At present Tuesday expect fresh pro- extra patience. Sensitivity and doubt may be attentive. Your reaction is important. After close friends or relatives are prone to unusu- posals, minor emotional triangles and fast high. Later this week a powerful business Wednesday watch for a past friend or col- al errors or miscalculations. After Thursday invitations. Respond quickly: your prompt proposal may arrive in the form of reversed league to reappear and ask for assistance. powerful dreams and intuitions are accent- reaction will set the tone. Late this week workplace decisions or controversial assign- Debts, broken contracts or yesterday’s re- ed: study all insights or hunches for valuable a co- worker may admit to costly mistakes. ments. Go slow. cords may be a key theme: stay focused. romantic or family information. Remain diplomatic: added information will soon be revealed.

Employment procedures Daily habits and home rou- Nostalgic moments are now Property investments and will this week require care- tines may now dramatically delightfully distracting. large purchases are best ful evaluation. Over the change. Early this week Over the next 3 days long- avoided over the next eight- next few days key officials expect a trusted friend term friends or lovers may days. Although all is posi- may ask team leaders for as- or close relative to reveal need to revisit past memo- tive, short-term agreements sistance, examine past mis- complex schedules or unex- ries. As a result, serious re- may be temporarily unre- takes or opt for dramatic pected family obligations. lationships will intensify. Let liable. Carefully research policy revisions. Prove your Remain quietly detached, others set the pace, how- legal permissions before Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 Feb. 19 - March 20 worth by making a strong if possible: this is not the ever, and expect ongoing accepting added responsi- public impression. New job right time to challenge discussions concerning new bilities. Remain patient: se- titles and cancelled assignments are high- others or express bold opinions. After mid- home obligations or revised romantic com- curity and comfort will soon offer tangible lighted. Late Friday ask an older friend or rel- week rest and quietly plan group events. mitments. After mid-week study the chang- rewards. After Friday a new friend or poten- ative to evaluate your business ideals, career Loved ones will soon request assistance with ing habits of a close colleague or manager. tial lover may offer a dramatic description strategies and financial goals. Stay open: an planned celebrations or family gatherings. Authority figures will soon announce- per of their needs, feelings or romantic goals. honest discussion will prove helpful. Remain dedicated: after Saturday optimism manently revised schedules: stay balanced. Listen for obvious clues: passions are high. increases.

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The objective of the game is to fill all the blank squares in a game with the correct numbers. There are three very simple constraints to follow. In a nine- by-nine-square Sudoku game, every row of nine numbers must include all digits, one through nine, in any order. Every column of nine numbers must include all digits, one through nine, in any order. Every three-by-three subsection of the nine- by-nine square must include all digits, one through nine.

solutions to puzzle Page 16

Inside the Huddle

Jason Yurgartis John Weidner Josh Salman Patty McJazzfingers Features Editor Assistant Sports Editor Managing Editor Ribbon Dancer Extraordinare Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Question 1: Yankee Stadium, one of the most influential venues in sports, has closed its doors after 85 years of operation. What is your favorite sports venue? Fenway Park. The “Green Lambeau Field. It is flat-out one of Dolphin Stadium. There’s nothing The National Ribbon Dancing Monster” is one of the most iconic the hardest environments to play at like watching the Dolphins beat headquarters in Vermont. It’s a architectural creations in sports, in sports. the snot out of their AFC East modern-day garden of Eden. and the atmosphere is second to counterparts in the sweltering none. Chowing down on Fenway South Florida sun. Franks isn’t bad either. Question 2: The Buffalo Bills are 3-0 and are the leaders in the AFC East. Is this team worthy of making the playoffs, or are they worse at finishing than the Bills of the 90s? There’s no doubt the Bills are a Trent Edwards is looking a lot like They will end up in the wild card, I don’t like the Bills because they solid team, but I think I like it Jim Kelly. losing their first playoff game. make me think of money I don’t better when they choke. Don’t They are inexperienced across the have. throw away your crying towels yet, board, and that will hurt them Buffalo. down the stretch. Question 3: Experts are already labeling next year’s NBA draft as the worst talent-wise in several years. Who do you see as being next year’s draft class savior? What difference does it make? I’d Davidson’s Stephen Curry looked like My mind won’t allow me to I don’t know anything about rather watch an NBA old-timers’ a beast last year in the post-season. think about the hardwood when basketball. But, Larry Twinkletoes game at this point. Give me more Although he’s at a smaller school, football is full swing and the MLB out of Ohio State could quite Speedy Claxton. he’s still one of the best in the sport. playoffs are fast approaching. possibly revolutionize the sport of ribbon dancing once he becomes pro. If you have a Question 4: UNF is currently in the process of searching for its new athletic director. Who would be your fantasy question for the pick for UNF’s new athletic director? Walter Matthau in the movie “Bad We need one of those heroic sports We need to lure Jimmy Johnson William Shatner. He is my role members of the News Bears.” He took a rag-tag characters from the movies. Like out of retirement. The cost of the model. Huddle or want to give bunch of misfits to the top, and Hoosiers. man’s hair gel will hurt the athletic he was an alcoholic. Imagine what budget, but nobody will be able answers, e-mail the he could do with a sports program to get a swim team fired up like that’s on the rise. him. Our intramural flag football Spinnaker at sports@ program will also benefit. unfspinnaker.com. Compiled by John Weidner. Wednesday, september 24, 2008 Page 17 Sp o r t s Search for new athletic director begins

the meeting narrowing specifications on The group agreed university contact Meeting defines what it is generally looking for from ap- with applicants can often be hard due to plicants. “We’re looking for the guidelines of the Sunshine Laws. It candidate qualifications, The general consensus was the next was one of the only topics on which the athletic director should be someone who someone who has had group could not come to a conclusion. lays out timeline has experience working with Division I It was noted there is a big difference programs and who can help UNF contin- a lot of experience between going out and actually recruit- By John Weidner ue to make the transfer to Division I. ing possible applicants as opposed to Assistant Sports Editor “We’re looking for someone who has and can bring a waiting for people to apply. had a lot of experience and can bring a Head women’s basketball coach Mary The UNF athletic director search different perspective to UNF athletics,” different perspective Tappmeyer pointed out it is important to committee gathered for its first meeting Delaney said in the meeting. sell all that UNF has to offer applicants to Sept. 15 after this summer’s announce- Some of the preferences the commit- to UNF athletics.” draw in interest. ment that former athletic director Dr. tee is including on the application are One of these things is a desire to win. Richard Gropper would be moving on. Division I experience, athletic program All members of the search committee The meeting was the beginning of experience, a master’s degree and six John Delaney, agree whoever is brought into the open a series scheduled to continue the sec- years of administrative experience, or UNF President position should have a winning attitude. ond week in November, after the initial a bachelor’s degree and eight years of “Five years ago this hire would have screening of applications is completed. administrative experience. However, been a different priority,” Delaney said. The committee’s goal is to have a field sometimes the person best fit for the job “But now, we are all about winning.” of approximately five applicants visit doesn’t always fit all the criteria, Delaney I applied for the president position,” Committee meetings are open to the the campus in January and to have UNF said. Delaney said. public, as well as any information dis- President John Delaney’s choice for the “Sometimes there’s a superstar appli- Another topic the committee discussed cussed or presented at the meetings. new athletic director begin work around cant who leaves an amazing impression, was the possibility of hiring a private the beginning of March. but might not fit all the criteria on the search agency to put together a group of E-mail John Weidner at The committee spent a majority of application; that was my situation when applicants“ to choose from. [email protected]. projected Search schedule

illustration: mike tomassoni Page 18 Wednesday, September 24, 2008 SNp oe wr t s s Men’s Soccer Osprey Scoreboard Flight Schedule

Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer Sept. 17 Sept. 24, 7 p.m. W, 1-0 at University of Central vs. Georgia Southern Florida University Sept. 20 W, 2-1 (OT) woMen’s Soccer vs. Flagler College Sept. 24, 3 p.m. at North Carolina State University WOMen’s Soccer Sept. 26, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 vs. University of South W, 2-1 (OT) Carolina Upstate vs. Troy University Sept. 28, 2 p.m. Sept. 21 vs. East Tennessee State L, 3-2 University vs. Alabama A&M University harris z e l i ff

VolleyBall VolleyBall Official Danté Buckley gives out a yellow card to UNF in the first half of the game Sept. 20. against Flagler Col- Sept. 26, 7 p.m. lege. The game was filled with 37 fouls and six yellow cards. Flagler College’s final foul allowed UNF sophomore Sept. 19 vs. Lipscomb University forward Adam O’Neill to score the game-winning penalty-kick in overtime. W, 3-2 vs. University of South Sept. 27, 3 p.m. Carolina Upstate vs. Belmont University

Sept. 20 Sept. 30, 6 p.m. Team wins in overtime L, 0-3 at Bethune-Cookman scored,” UNF head coach Ray Bunch said. “But they vs. East Tennessee State University Penalty kick scores third win of made some good runs toward the end of regulation University and put a couple of balls across the face of the net.” season; 37 fouls recorded in game Throughout the contest, official Danté Buckley was forced to keep the game under control. Between Cross Country By Vincent Pesce the two teams there were 37 fouls and six of them Contributing Writer resulted in yellow cards. The Ospreys contributed to Cross Country 15 of the game’s fouls and three of the yellow cards. Sept. 27, 7:30 a.m. The UNF men’s soccer team won its second con- The Saints accumulated 22 fouls and three yellow Sept. 20 at Florida State University secutive game Sept. 20 against Flagler College 2-1 at cards. Men 2nd place Invitational Hodges Stadium. This marks the Ospreys’ third win Flagler’s final foul ended the game in the seventh Women 7th place of the season. minute of overtime when UNF sophomore forward The game opened with play from both sides. Akil DeFreitas was tackled inside the penalty box. at University of Florida Gator In the 22nd minute, Flagler’s Conor Killeen drib- This led to sophomore forward Adam O’Neill net- Invitational bled past three players and kicked the ball into ting the game-winning penalty kick. the goal. “Our team showed a lot of character to battle The Ospreys spent the next 50 minutes trying to back the way we did,” Bunch said. “Flagler is an ex- even the score. tremely good team.” In the 73rd minute, UNF sophomore midfielder The UNF men’s soccer team will travel to and defender Sebastian Bianchi dribbled the ball Johnson City, Tenn. Oct. 3 to play East Tennessee into the penalty box and chipped the ball over the State University. goalkeeper’s outreached hands into the back of the net. E-mail Vincent Pesce at “I felt like we were the stronger side after we [email protected].

By the numbers 2 3 37 Game-winning goals in Yellow cards received Fouls committed in the overtime from Adam by each team in the game O’Neill this season Ospreys’ win

Cross Country Men finish second, women seventh * By Amanda Foley finished first among the wom- -4"5(."5(3&.$"5%"5 Contributing Writer en’s team with a final time of 18:47 in the 5-K run. Both men’s and women’s Freshman Erin Heasley cross country teams traveled to “Overall we are placed second for the team with 5BLF,BQMBO the University of Florida for the a time of 19:19, and freshman UF Gator Invitational Sept. 20, pleased with Brooke Baumann was third taking second and seventh place, with a time of 20:04. respectively. how the men “Saturday was a lot of fun,” 4DPSF)JHIFS Freshman Jonathan Esteban Baumann said. “The first two placed first for the men’s team raced today.” meets were a warm up for with an 8-K time of 26 minutes, 1 us, but we all did better than second. Sophomore Will Pearce we had expected for a big UF finished second for the team and Mark VanAlstyne, Invitational meet.” 31st overall with a time of 26:44. Head Cross Country Coach VanAlstyne said a “top ef- There were 13 teams and fort” was put out by the many 138 runners for the men. UF girls who set personal records. took first, sweeping the top- tough it is to beat Florida on its “This was another step five spots. home course.” up for the girls as they pre- “Overall we are pleased with Hall ran a personal best of pare to compete in the )JHIFSUFTUTDPSFTHVBSBOUFFEPSZPVSNPOFZCBDL** how the men raced today,” UNF 27:20 – finishing fourth for the Atlantic Sun Championship,” head coach Mark VanAlstyne team, while Canfield came in VanAlstyne said. said. “There were several out- third for the team with a time of The Ospreys will head to $BMMPSWJTJUVTPOMJOFGPSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPOPSUPFOSPMM standing individual performanc- 26:58. Florida State University Sept. 27 es, notably Jonathan Esteban, The women placed seventh for the FSU Invitational. ,"15&45]LBQUFTUDPN Patrick Canfield and Tyler Hall. out of 14 schools represented at “ 3PAA0008 *Test names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. **Conditions and restrictions apply. For complete guarantee eligibility requirements, visit kaptest.com/hsg. Finishing second as a team was the meet. E-mail Amanda Foley at The Higher Score Guarantee only applies to Kaplan courses taken and completed within the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and France. commendable considering how Junior Hillary Adams [email protected]. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Page 19 Sp o r t s

By Lori Bero and renovating the current baseball sta- Sports Editor dium – Harmon Stadium – into a 1,200- seat softball stadium. At a time when budget cuts are on ev- Planned additions to the UNF Arena eryone’s minds, one might wonder where include a video room, academic support the UNF athletic department plans to get area and a combined hall of fame and the money for an estimated $30 million recruiting lounge. project called UNF Varsity Village. Upgrades planned for the Arena in- Students do not have to worry about clude locker rooms, athletic offices, seat- seeing a raise in tuition for this project. ing restoration and a scoreboard. UNF Varsity Village is going to be donor- “The [athletes] are thrilled,” Granger funded. To date, a little more than $5 mil- said. “Student athletes want to see what lion has been raised, according to Shawn kind of facilities you’ve got because LaFata, director of media relations. they’re comparing UNF to Central The plans for Varsity Village, which in- Florida, South Florida and everybody clude bringing two new athletic facilities else that’s recruiting them.” to UNF and upgrades to many of the cur- The swimming and diving facility will rent athletic facilities, were announced be expanded to house office space for Sept. 2 by Athletic Director Dr. Richard coaches, equipment storage and a locker Gropper. room for student-athletes. The expected completion date de- While Varsity Village still has ground pends on how quickly the funds are to cover, some portions of the project have raised, Associate Athletics Director Rick already been completed including the re- Granger said. surfacing of the tennis courts and the Varsity Village will include a stu- new Hodges Stadium press box, lighting, dent wellness and sports education cen- seating, student-athlete strength and con- ter, which will provide a state-of-the- ditioning center and the nine-lane track. art fitness area for all UNF students. The completion of the new student- This center is being funded through athlete strength and conditioning facility Student Affairs, and it has a good por- at Hodges Stadium was paid for by lead tion of money in place to start that, gifts from John Hayt and Tony Weight. Granger said. “I think [Varsity Village] is going to be “As we move deeper into this NCAA a great benefit to the school in its entire- Division I transition, all facets of what ty,” Hayt said. “UNF is a great university we do must continue to grow, and that and asset to our community. It’s growing, includes our athletic facilities,” Gropper and it’s going to continue to add to the said. “We would not be able to take on a world of business in Northeast Florida, project like this without the tremendous Florida and the entire Southeast.” support we have received from our boost- Still in the plans for Hodges Stadium er organization – the Osprey Club – as are an upgrade to synthetic turf, an up- well as the administration at UNF that graded scoreboard, and the additions of supports what we are doing every step of an equipment storage room, laundry fa- the way.” cility and ticket box offices. The plans for Varsity Village also en- compass building a new 3,000-seat base- E-mail Lori Bero at ball stadium on UNF’s northern property [email protected]. pa g e desi gn : C had smith a n d mi k t o mass on i i ll ustrati on s: c o urtesy of media re l ati on s Page 20 Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Sp i nn a k e r Advertisement