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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 114, No 01, September 17, 2007" (2007). The Rollins Sandspur. 1839. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1839 \ The andspuS COLLEGE • WtNTOIl r STUDYING ABROAD UPCOMING AT THE ANNIE RUSSELL NFL HIGHLIGHTS Check out experiences from Rollins students See the Arts & Entertainment section to preview Turn to Sports to check out AFC and NFC currently studying abroad in Hong Kong and of the plays coming to the Annie this semester previews, highlights, and information. Sydney. and next. page 13-15 page 9 page 16-19

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New Charter Bus Joins Rollins Family Stephanie Ellenburg cars on campus. If a community campus program stands for; people watching it pass on the enjoying the experience as you the sandspur service project was too far of a Join us in Making Progress. As road. work is priceless. drive, students had to find some seen on the Rollins website, Assistant Director of the Of­ To book the bus, it is a first In January, a Rollins Alumni alternative form of travel. This "J.U.M.P.! provides Rollins Col­ fice of Community Engagement, come first serve process. Call the Mark Miller '70 graciously do­ bus provides the proper trans­ lege students, faculty, and staff Meredith Hein, is excited about Office of Community Engage­ nated a bus to Rollins College's portation to bring students and the opportunity for personal this bus as well as two other ment, or email Annie Howe at Community Engagement De­ faculty to and from engagement growth and experiential educa­ buses that will be donated dur­ [email protected]. Thus far, partment. Mark Miller has been projects. Since having the bus, tion through campus and com­ ing the coming years. Hein says, reservations have only been the owner of Arabian Knights, it has already traveled to an ar- munity involvement." The bus "Ideally these buses will be used made by faculty and staff, how­ which is located in Kissimmee, cheological held visit, natural wrapping was completed on as transportation to and from ever students are encouraged Fl since it's opening in February wild site visits, countless service August 21st, and then displayed community service projects and ^nd able to book a date to bor­ 1988. Both the college and Office learning projects and in May of to the campus on August 22nd to help students get involved in row the bus at any time. Condi­ of Community Engagement are this year traveled to New Or­ during SPARC (Service, Philan­ the greater Central Florida com­ tions to drive the bus, however, very grateful to have received leans for a Hurricane Katrina thropy, Activism Rollins Col­ munity." The mission of Rollins are that you must be twenty-one this bus and appreciate Mark's disaster relief trip with the club: lege) Day of Community. The College is to educate students or older, go through a training generosity. Rollins Relief. sides of the bus have silhouettes for global citizenship and re­ process, and a driving report The initial idea that inspired Not only is the bus apart of people and the abbreviation sponsible leadership, and the will be looked over. There is a Rollins to get a bus came from of the Community Engagement J.U.M.P. is placed at the front best way to accomplish this is reservation form to be filled out the fact that most first year and Department, but more specifi­ and back of the vehicle. It is by providing proper transpor­ two weeks prior to your event out of state students do not have cally it represents J.U.M.P! This the perfect design to share with tation to offer students as they and Annie Howe is in charge of begin hands on projects to better the booking process. their community. Remembering your expe­ Anyone is able to reserve rience here at Rollins College the bus for any community en­ should be filled with memories gagement projects. Clubs, or­ of how you gave something ganizations, classes, and other back to the campus commu­ projects leading community ser­ nity as well as, engaging in vice or leadership development; a community project in your this bus is available to you. Ser­ neighborhood. You will learn vice learning has the ability to so much from something that utilize the bus and connect with touches your heart. As Martin a community partner allowing Luther King Jr. said, "Life's most students to put theory learned urgent question is, what are you in a classroom into practice. A doing for others?" So come and visual learning experience is J.U.M.P. on the bus. the best way to be educated and lanmwwffffl

VOL. 114 ISSUE 01 THE SANDSPUR • SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 NEWS

Rollins and Winter Park Safety Increased

the city with one specifically and college staff were look­ of Winter Park in order to The first is a siren system (pro­ placed in Rollins. (The college ing for a faster way of noti­ more efficiently contact resi­ vided by Federal Signal, Inc.) BRITTANY FORNOF took the liberty of purchas­ fying residents- especiaiespeciallry dents in case of emergency. which includes seven separate ing one solely for the campus.) after the multiple tornadoes the sandspur City officials will be able towers being placed across These fifty foot towers will that raced through Central not only emit a siren sound but MoriaFlorida last Februarreoruary and will also eventually be able to thfhpe traentragic Virginia Tech inci­- broadcast voice messages to dent that occurred last April. the public notifying them of This new system, which when they need to take shelter. utilizes multiple forms of tech­ The second system is a call­ nology, should prove to be more ing system (provided by EM- than sufficient in alerting the

STEPHANIE DUESING/The Sandspur ROLLINS SAFETY: The "Outreach" system will be the newest safety to come to Rollins. Rollins College recently to control the emergency sys­ sent out a campus-wide e- tem manually at a headquarter mail regarding a new emer­ base and can use the system gency notification system that for notifying residents in any is to be implemented in the scenario- varying from torna­ next few months. The new do warnings to public threats. system, dubbed "Outreach", The new program will con­ has been adopted by the city sist of two separate systems: STEPHANIE DUESING/ The Sandspur The Office of Careen Services would like to SPEAKING OUT: President Lewis Duncan speaks to the press about the new emergency alert system. extend a warm welcome to the c\ass of 2011! TEL), which will significantly residents of Winter Park in the www.roliins.edu/careerservices increase the efficiency of notify­ case of any emergency. Also, ing residents. Currently, Win­ the system might prove helpful ter Park depends on a "reverse in non-emergency situations. Please Don't Keep Us Waiting! 911" system of contacting resi­ For instance, the city is We Want to Meet You Now! dents, which can at least thirty hoping to establish a program Don't Wait until April 2011! to forty minutes. However, in which after hurricanes, this new system will allow of­ residents can notify officials ficials to notify 25,000 landlines (through the calling system) as Career Services has many resources for first-year students who in approximately five minutes. to the condition of the electric­ Also, the calling system will ity in their neighborhood. This would like to EXPLORE careers and begin work on their Rollins allow residents and college and a few other non-emergency j 4-year Professional Preparation Plan including: students to register their cel­ programs should provide a bet­ lular phones so that in case of ter form of communication than I an emergency, the city will be what currently exists between Career Assessments able to notify them through text residents and city officials. Internship Listings messaging. In case that wasn't Also, Rollins College has Part-time job postings enough, the city will also be temporarily "picked up the tab" able to notify residents through Individual Appointments for these new systems, which e-mail, pagers, and FM radio. comes to a total of $132,000. Weekly workshops on resumes and internships Therefore, all Winter Park (Federal Signal's siren system What Can I Do with this Major? Information residents will have at least costs $104,000 while EMTEL's| Academic <& Career Planning Course (for spring semester) seven forms of notification calling system costs $28,000.) available to them (outdoor si­ The college has agreed to front] Resume <& Cover Letter Reviews (Drop off & Pick Up Next Day) ren systems, land-lines, cellu­ the money for the city's new sys­ lar phones, e-mails, text mes­ tem with a three year interest- sages, pagers, and FM radio.) free loan that the city will pay Apparently, city officials COMING UP: First-year Students Bring this coupon to Career Services September 20: Lecture: Holocaust Survivor Elsie Ra- in Carnegie Hall gusin Azzanaro and receive a Free Portfolio! September 26 - 30: Global Peace Film Festival % * * Limit one p er p erson** September 28 - October 6: "Equus" at the Annie Rus­ sell Theatre

October 2: Lecture: Author Laila Lalami THE SANDSPUR • SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 NEWS VOL. 114 ISSUE 01

Rollins Celebrates, the 75th Anniversary of Annie Russell Theatre

whole student body can partici­ LINDSAY SIEGEL pate in. The lineup Rollins will be showing this year will be Eqqus, the sandspur Gypsy, The Importance of Being Earnest, Rollins Dance XXII, This past March of 2007 the and Murder we wrote as the Annie Russell Theatre turned main stage productions. Be sure 75, it serves as the oldest theatre to contact the Theatre and dance program in Florida. Built in 1931 department for more informa­ the theatre was given to Broad­ tion on dates and ticket sales. way legend Annie Russell who Though 75 years has passed appeared in the first produc­ the Annie Russell is still as tion in March of 1932 in Robert beautiful today as it was then. Browning's "In a Balcony". Ac­ The Annie brings people from cording to the Rollins College all over the world to admire its Theatre and Dance program presence and the talent that re­ the Annie Russell theatre today ally comes out of it. The Theatre is known as one of the most brings many people together prestigious theatres in America. and lets people show their true When first opening the abilities, because in this theatre theatre was not owned by the school but instead was an out­ side professional theatre how­ ever, was later given to the School of Rollins College. As mentioned from the Rollins

LINDSAY SIEGEL/The Sandspur HOTOS OF THE ANNIE RUSSELL THEATRE formation on this exciting new there are endless possibilities. So offering from Rollins College. whether you enjoy acting or not With this season being the the theatre is for everyone and 75th year the theatre is offering will be around for a long time. some amazing shows that the

College Theatre and dance de­ partment in 1998, the National Parks Service named the theater Office cf Career Services to the National Register of His­ toric Places in recognition of its architecture and its role in edu­ Fall 2CC7 WcrKsticus & Infc Sessions cation and the performing arts The Annie Russell theatre was given to Annie in her retire­ RESUME WORKSHOPS lh INTERNSHIP SELECTION & REGISTRATION ment by her good friend Marie September 5 Wednesday 1:00 pm Curtis Bok. The theatre was giv­ September 6lh Thu rsd ay 4:00 pm INFORMATION SESSIONS nd en to Annie for her to show her September 10' Monday 3:00 pm October 2 Tuesday 4:00 pm lh creative abilities on the stage. September 13' Thu rsd ay 2:00 pm October 18 Thu rsd ay 1:00 pm ,h The Annie Russell theatre first September 18 Tuesday • 4:00 pm October 3 0 Tuesd ay 2:00 pm started out as a professional ,h September 19' We d nesd ay 3:00 pm November 15 Thu rsd ay 3:00 pm theatre but since then time has ih Mond ay 1:00 pm Nouembe r 28 We d nesd ay 1:00 pm passed and since it is now part September 24' September 26 We d nesd ay 2:00 pm of Rollins College it is more edu­ UNIQUE SUMMER 20 08 INTERNSHIP cation based with students with Dctober 2" Tuesday 1:00 pm 1 Thu rsd ay 3:00 pm OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATION SESSIONS many different background as­ Dctober 4 lh sisting in all areas of production. 1 Monday 2:00 pm September 26 Wednesday 1:00 pm October 8 ,h The current head of the Dctober 10lh We d nesd ay 3:00 pm October 9 Thursday 1:00 pm lh department Thomas Ouel- Dctober 16,h Tuesd ay 2:00 pm October 24 Wednesday 2:00 pm lh lette, with him as head chair Dctober 18,h Thu rsd ay 4:00 pm No ve mb e r 7 We d nesd ay 3:00pm and producing director he Dctober 22nd Monday 2:00 pm envisions that students will Dctober 24lh Wednesday 1:00 pm Aff Workshops mff he he/d m the Career not just stop after gradua­ lh Tuesd ay 3:00 pm tion but stay with the theatre. Dctober 30 Services Office, 1* Floor, Carnegie Buifdmg Thu rsd ay 1:00 pm The Annie Russell theatre Mouembe r 1st lh 3:00 pm program is now offering trips November 5 Monday 4:00 pm to New York and Los Angeles Mouembe r 7 We d nesd ay THE OFFICE OF CAREER ,$ERVlCE.S 2:00 pm to get the feel of becoming an Mouembe r 13' Tuesd ay lh 4:00 pm actor. It's a learning trip where Mouember 15 Thu rsd ay lh 1:00 pm students can get the feel of liv­ November 19 Mond ay 4:00 pm ing in a city that offers lots of Mouembe r 27' Tuesd ay opportunities. This trip shows 3:00 pm Mouember 2 9,h Thu rsd ay * you first hand how to live in the wwv^f«Mins««iJy^car«cpiHBrvlc«9i * 407-£46*2195 Tuesd ay 1:00 pm entertainment capitals of the December 4' I THE SANDSPUR -AEPTEMBER 17, 2007 NEWS VOL. 114 ISSUE 01

Biodegradable Changes Take Rollins by Storm

act the food policies Rollins Winter Park community, pus. Elise Baxter, a sopho- yet progressive changes will AMANDA MORENO will be seeing very shortly. Most Rollins students more, asserts that "In a further enrich the sense of the sandspur Short's dedication, along look favorably upon the liberal arts setting such community awareness al- with the awareness of Rol- changes that will soon be as Rollins, students and ready prevalent on campus, lins students, is sparking taking place within the food faculty alike should be servic- aware of the needs of the communities around us." Certainly these small

LINDSAY SIEGEL/The Sandspur LOOK FOR A CHANGE: Look for changes to come in the Cam pus Center.

Some significant changes are going to be subtle, yet vastly impor occurring within Rollins tant changes within din­ Food Services this year. ing services on campus They are may seem small Soon Rollins student on the surface, but these new will notice that the Styro policies will inevitably have foam cups they once foun a sizable impact in improv­ the Marketplace, the Grille, ing our local environment and the Cornell Science Cen­ LINDSAY SIEGEL/The Sandspur and even fighting hunger in ter have been replaced with CHANGES IN STORE: Food options in Beans will be changing throughout the course of the year. the Winter Park Community. cups made from complete­ Gerard Short, manager ly natural, biodegradable of Dining Services at Rollins, sources. Not only that, but recently announced that Rol­ Diane's Cafe, The Market­ lins will begin using biode­ place, and the Cornell Sci­ gradable products in an ef­ ence Center will be using fair fort to help the environment. trade Starbucks coffee, and "Our mission is to im­ a new biodegradable napkin prove the quality of daily will be distributed through­ life for people aligns seam­ out the entire campus. lessly with the active jour­ Yet the food policies ney of being a responsible strive for even more than corporate citizen," Short enriching our environment proudly states. In order to and taking a stand on brutal bring about positive changes trade laws. In addition to for Rollins dining services, these compelling improve­ a Food Service Committee, ments, the all the left-over representing a diverse por­ foods from campus din­ tion of the student body, reg­ ing areas will be donated ularly met with short to en- to a locate charity in an ef­ fort to fight hunger in the

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Holt News EDITOR: GEOVANNA TORRES [email protected] Making Room for Homework the staples into plastic containers or "It is very important to Sharon Harvey Rosenberg storage boxes of different colors. continually go through pa­ MCT Campus Use labels. In my house, pers and discard what is non­ school supplies are sorted essential," Wilkoff said, sug­ OACH During the school year, into clear, vertical drawers. gesting a monthly review. students often have special Having supplies on hand re­ Use a bulletin board. Marian Cacciatore assignments that demand duces the need for late-hour time, energy and money. Invitations and other an­ shopping trips on deadline. nouncements can be posted CAREER SERVICES - IT'S HERE FOR YOU! Fortunately, with a few Use a bookshelf. These in chronological order and re­ time-saving steps, home­ are ideal for storing sup­ moved after the event is over. work duties can be less stress­ plies, paper, notebooks, A wall calendar and a dry As the new academic to gain access to this site. ful and time-consuming. exam books and tablets. erase board are also helpful. year begins it is a great time Sort home supplies. Take Create a homework center. Color code events, pa­ to remind students about RESUMES AND the divide-and-conquer ap­ Whether it's the dining room per due dates, test dates, tu­ the diverse services avail­ COVER LETTERS proach when stashing home table or a formal desk, home­ toring sessions, with a dif­ able to all Rollins students A necessary element in supplies, said Suzy Wilkoff, work needs a designated site. ferent marker for each. through the Office of Career the job search is a top notch owner of Tasks Unlimited Make a file box for im­ While computer calen­ Services. This resume and cover letter. (www.tasksunlimited.com), portant information. Wilkoff dars and electronic reminders week, the Career Coach will which is based in Florida. Did you know that recommends establishing a are great, a large family cal­ feature the services available you can get assistance from She recommends separating file box with color-coded or endar is an obvious visual re­ to Hamilton Holt students. pens, pencils, erasers, tape and Career Services in developing labeled files for each subject. minder of what's coming up. both of these? Don't underes­ CLARITY OF CAREER timate the impact that a solid DIRECTION resume has on your job search! Not sure what major you should declare? Wondering TNTERVIEW PREP which career path you should Does the thought of an work towards? Career Ser­ interview make you squirm? vices offers several different Work out the tension by par­ assessments to help you focus. ticipating in a Mock interview Completing the as­ prep session at Career Services. sessments and gathering data You will leave pre­ on careers paths may be one pared to answer the tough of the most important re­ questions successfully. Re­ search projects you complete member you only get one during your time at Rollins. chance to make a good first impression. Make it count! INTERNSHIP OR JOB SEARCH Are you a Hamilton Holt Did you know that Rol­ student with a question for lins offers an online data­ the Career Coach? If so, email bank of internship and job your question to Marian at postings? Whether you are [email protected]. LINDSAY SIEGEL/The Sandspur looking for an internship, You can also sched­ STUDY TIME: Time management skills come in handy to students as the year progresses be­ part-time or full time posi­ ule an appointment with cause of the amount of work that tends to pile up. tion check in with Career Ser­ Marian by emailing her vices as a part of your search. or calling the Hamilton Rollins students can also Holt office at 407.646.2232. register for Monster Trak, an online posting designed just for Rollins students Procrastination Prevention Tips Contact Career Servic­ es for the special password school, some joining a college Having a visual aid takes Lindsay Hansen .community for the first time, the pressure off trying to re­ the sandspur there's the classroom education. member specific things. Here are a few ways to Write when assignments help manage a busy schedule to need to be done a day be­ On top of all the social­ keep focused on classes and still fore so there isn't an over­ izing and community in­ maintain a social life. load in work the day of. LAMBDA FI ETA volvement and personal ad­ 1. Write everything down. 2. Learn to man­ justments of coming back to age time wisely. You could be facebook- ing and myspacing, but take a few minutes to catch up on a chapter or two for the class to­ morrow morning. That way, sleeping in won't be such a sin. National Communication Honor Society 3. Instead of overloading, break large assignments into smaller pieces so it's not over­ whelming and things will not be held off until the last minute. -Lambda Pi Eta is the national honor society for undergraduate com 4. All the things that are munication majors and minors and membership reflects the attain­ the least fun to do- finish writ­ ment of high academic goals. ing that paper that's due tomor­ -Lambda Pi Eta members are recognized at graduation by wearing row, return the library books, the gold cords that signify academic achievement and success. finish traffic school- finish all -Lambda Pi Eta is a great networking opportunity for career possi­ those things first so the rest of bilities and graduate studies after graduation. the day will be easy to handle. -Lambda Pi Eta at Rollins offers opportunities for leadership and 5. Set a time limit of 15 min­ participation in social and charitable events. utes and do part of a project. -Lambda Pi Eta at Rollins let's you decide your level of involve­ You'll be surprised ment. There is no time commitment required to join. on how much can me done Find out about membership requirements and get an application on in that small amount of time. COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS the Rollins website at: htrp://www.rollins.edu/holt/students/lph.shtml VOL. 114 ISSUE 01 HOLT NEWS THE SANDSPUR -SEPT 17, 2007 Direction: Purpose, Balance Help to Direct Us

you suddenly become the victim gosh. There are no words for and goals. what I experienced, what I "If I live my whole life and LESLIE GARCIA of things that happen instead THE ONE WHO DID IT Lydia Duron experience." get only half of my dreams, MCT Campus of being able to choose, even if they aren't desirable choices," discovered early on that if she Besides her own fear, that's a great thing," she says. Duron had to deal with that of "I'm resigned that I will not We have all some more than she said. wanted something, she had to achieve every dream, and others been lost. We have stood that's OK. I do, though, want to befuddled on a corner, circled achieve all my goals." unknown neighborhoods for hours, roamed roads we couldn't find on a map. THE ONE WHO TELLS US It is disconcerting; it is WHY irritating; it is downright scary. To Frederick Schmidt, Yet if we're lucky, and we direction has two dimensions: usually are, someone steps in. daily and goal-oriented, which A more experienced hiker need to work together. finds . the trail; someone who Someone who wants to be speaks our language leads us a concert pianist won't get there to the train station; a street sign without practicing scales, he appears out of nowhere. says. And, aah. Someone who wants to be We breathe a sigh of relief. an accomplished athlete won't That breath of air, the get there without exercising. breeze blowing you in the right "You have family direction is a healthy virtue. relationships, you have work, Not so much north, south, you have recreation and time east or west; we'll let you find for play," said Schmidt, author your own way on the streets. of "What God Wants for Your (You know how to Google, Life" (Harper, $22). right?) "But to one degree or Instead, we're offering a another, whatever we most weather vane to life's byways. dedicate our lives to will shape Here are three people to the way we live the rest of our point us in the right direction. lives." While researching THE ONE WHO HELPS spirituality in the workplace, Christina Van Pelt not only Schmidt talked to a kitchen helps people find their ways, worker at a hospital. she also helps them figure out The man said: "I don't see where they are headed. the patients on a regular basis, "I focus on what's important but I cut carrots with healing to clients, and that's where intentions." we start," says Van Pelt, 31, a Isn't that lovely? Wouldn't certified life coach. you like to receive your lunch "What do you do that tray knowing the person who you're passionate about, where prepared it had your healing you lock into that feeling of as the direction in which he everything else going away? wanted to go? What keeps you completely "Cutting carrots is very engrossed when you're doing much a day job," said Schmidt, it?" director of spiritual formation Maybe it's a new job. and Anglican studies at Perkins Maybe it's your family. Maybe School of Theology at SMU. it's a hobby, or a yen to go back Yet, having direction to school. "changes your understanding of You may decide to save what you're doing. money for a trip next summer, It transforms your sense of or to write a book, or to start a the value of what you're doing business. COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS and changes your perception of Whatever it is needs to be the depths of connections with where you aim your energy, other people, and the purposes she says. Once you fix it in your "Having the power to set her mind and aim her life in others, well-meaning loved ones of God, for that matter. mind,* don't let everything else choose, saying you've made that direction. concerned for her safety, for her "What you conceive of go. Instead, let that purpose a choice, builds confidence "What worked for me is that success. shape your life. as opposed to wrecking it by yourself as doing shapes the I knew what I wanted to do," "I recognized they meant playing victim." way you do it," he said. "I try to help clients live in says Duron, a Dallas makeup well, but were relieving their Purpose is her buzzword. In some ways, it isn't hard possibility," said Van Pelt, who artist. "You have to know that." own fears," she says. lives in Allen, Texas. "Intention is important. Even to find direction/he says. Her goal was to travel "That hinders you if you "No matter how goofy an in more difficult situations, look Yet in others, it's rigorous overseas and work in another listen. There will always be idea might seem at first, we talk at them from the perspective as because it is a day-to-day country. She chose Italy and has obstacles; you have to get past about it. a positive, as "this will get me pilgrimage. lived there six times, for several those hurdles. How do you want to make where I want to go.'" months at a time. "It requires space; it In my dream, I had the requires attention; it requires decisions every day of your life One more thing: Tell people "One of my first big steps vision; this is what I want." care. But I think it's profoundly that support what matters most where you are headed and ask was making that reservation, to you?" for feedback. She also had another rewarding." buying that ticket. healthy virtue: flexibility. Sometimes, those decisions "Get support," she says. So, here's what you do: Be It became so real," she said. "As much as you want to necessitate unpleasant "Get help, for crying out loud." concrete and intentional in your "Once you do that, you have to achieve that goal, life throws conversations and emotionally So, here's what you do: everyday steps to your goal as plan and prepare, but it becomes you curves," she said. charged situations. Begin with the end in mind. a done deal." well as having a bigger picture. "If you imagine the result What do you eventually "By being flexible, doors Seek help. She had to come to terms open. Go through them at the you need to have, suddenly it want to accomplish? Then run with one obstacle that could "I tell my students to find may not seem so big, so difficult toward it. right time; it's just as important a spiritual director or someone have kept her home forever: Her as having that single focus. to get through that major life Choose your actions based fear of flying over the ocean. who loves them but isn't on what will help you reach that You can't be afraid of failure change or have the critical "I had to make a choice: impressed by them. Someone goal. or of making mistakes." conversation," she says. I'm not going to let fear prevent who will tell them the truth So, here's what you do: "If you say, 'OK, five years Follow through now. me from achieving a goal," she about their lives in terms of Decide what you want in life. from now, I have everything I "So many of us fail to plan, says. day-to-day patterns as well as in wanted,' then how difficult will and the other half doesn't take Women too often get told terms of the direction in which "We allow our fears to what to do, she says. But your this'seem?" action," Van Pelt said. "Find freeze us. It took many years, they are moving." Not surprisingly, staying what you can do right now, even life has to be what you want it Ask yourself what God is but I saw it as a real thing and to be. in one spot can be easier than it means running through the was going to conquer it. doing in the world. actions in your mind or clearing Rely on your instincts. Let changing direction. And then I see what's Then try to decide how you the time in your schedule." them guide you. "If you have no reaction ... on the other side , oh, my fit into that. Have a balance of dreams -THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 114 ISSUE 01 pinions [email protected] o South Florida Gains Status Country Rendered Helpless

in Tampa, FL; an on-campus against Auburn (SCORE?). The are more dangerous and lethal. STEPHANIE ELLENBURG stadium is still in the making. first game at home against Elon LINDSAY HANSEN Hitler was one person- the the sandspur The team is contender for the Big was viewed as a struggle, but last government is an entire nation. East title, and is led by sophomore Saturday night in Alabama, the the sandspur If you have been watching The numbers are quarterback, Matt Grothe. Bulls had an ultimate element of ESPN then you know football overwhelming; The area under Currently the Bulls are surprise for the Auburn Tigers. season has arrived, and with it There is a genocide attack is roughly 75,890 miles 2-0 with games against Elon Prior to the game, tailgating have been some major upsets happening today; a modern from the volcanic p'eaks and the (SCORE?) and a recent upset at all corners of the Auburn within college the college realm. day holocaust that is taking Marrah Mountains to the sandy campus took place. The Tiger fans lives every second and we desert and forest in the southern displayed orange and dressed up as a militant country are not regions. There are 6.5 million in sundresses and ties as a game doing any serious action about people in these thousands of day tradition. Campers and tents it simply because the United miles, and ove- 100,000 people were set up all along the roads, Nations will not recognize the are dying each day. and USF Alumni were celebrating actions in Darfur, Sudan and Humanitarian aid is their return. 4,000 USF fans many more countries across beginning to decline. Israel attended the game to represent Africa as a genocide. declared that no more refugees the Bulls. One person's death is a will be able to find shelter within "Our team is on the rise, and tragedy, a million people dead the Israeli walls. Refugees with only ten years of football is a statistic. Hitler made the already there will be able to experience they have come so far most horrendous statistic for the stay, but borders are closing. so soon, and there is definitely world in World War II, and even Sudan's President al- more to come," alumni Mark now those numbers are being Bashir announced to the United McConahy said. taught and displayed to prevent Nations Secretary General that The Auburn versus USF head- repetition, but at this point it's he would not hinder a hybrid to-head was a defensive game. hypocritical. operation, but didn't give any spur The defense was able to hold off We're already in a war, and specifics on the number of troops ATTENTION PAID TO USF: University of South Florida wins big until a tie of 20 to 20 leading into against Louisville and West Virgina causing fans to see the team in the reason why was once clear. or their control. Subsequently overtime. USF a more positive way. Now, the tides have turned on after his statement, the rest of held the Auburn the idea of inhabiting a country the Sudanese government have offensive line and Michigan State, Florida that is going to any length to made it clear that UN troops are came back with State and Ohio State are just break down the United States not welcome. They still continue a touchdown. a few of the recently ranked military. The people are grateful to resist the deployment of The Bulls left teams that have fallen behind. to us for getting rid of a tyrant, additional troops to other parts For all the resident Florida fans, the game well granted, but it's not our place of the world. respected and there still is hope. to be over in Iraq and Kuwait The United States Deputy as the USF fans \3rdversity of South Horida and the rest of the Middle East Secretary of State, John headed back is getting serious attention since • telling the general population Negraponte is to visit Sudan to Tampa, the the big win against Louisville what they should have for in an effort to persuade the Tiger fans held two years ago (SCORE?) and last government and what they government to accept troops no bitter feelings, season against West Virginia in should consider a jihad. for aid, but there isn't a hope Morgantown (SCORE?). Fans but instead Husbands are missing in sight without the people of are seeing a positive transition shook hands and anniversary after anniversary the world stressing the need for from a division II team in 1997 congratulated on and wives are desperate to more involvement. a well deserved to a current Big East division I maintain a family without a It's impossible to go into team. wm. father for what seems now to the details in depth because STEPHANIE ELLENBURG/The Sandspur be a political war and a war of there are too many things that The Bulls reside at the CELEBRATE USF: Alumni of USF celebrate the pride and oil. We rid the world are worth mentioning, and all Raymond James Stadium return of USF into football. of a tyrant. That doesn't infer instances would not have their that we need to become one in justice. his place. It doesn't go unnoticed There has always been that there are events that are Why You're Here unrest in Sudan and Rwanda, going on to make the situation but the genocide has become Comprehend the best wisdom of adult responsibilities, or maybe more widely known. There are prevalent to the world in 2003. ALAN NORDSTROM we humans have discovered a four-year fling of evaporating ways to change this, and from The government and their contributing writing regardingourowndevelopmental adolescence—"the best years of the way things are going, that militia, the Janjaweed, began potentials, and what paths lead your life"—it isn't. Not if you change can not wait until we as fighting rebel groups in western us toward fulfillment—toward want to get your investment's a country are directly attacked. Here's what I've come Darfur. Instead of attacking the living good and happy lives. worth and achieve what Rollins This is more than just a war over to believe a Rollins College specific rebels, the government About good and happy lives, aims for you to do. land, it's a war on humanity education is really about: it and militia began focusing a college education can reveal Simply said: Rollins aims to and we have an obligation as a should prepare you to help make their attacks on the same ethnic much, through courses not only wise you up, wisdom being the free country to help those less the world flourish. groups as the rebels; the Fur, in the humanities and the arts, realization of what is of greatest fortunate. The flourishing of our planet Zaghawa and Masaalit. The but in the social sciences and value to yourself and others. Ways to help the cause can be and its biosphere includes, of rebels are to blame for many sciences—all of which serve you Being knowledgeable, well found at www.invisiblechildren. course, your own flourishing as a civilian deaths as well, but the best when they illuminate you informed, and thoughtful is part com and www.ushmm.org. fully developed human being. government and militia have about how we flourish. of wisdom, but being committed Therefore, you need to learn killed an overwhelming amount While you may have heard to practicing what furthers our what presently imperils life on of people simply because of that college is about a final four- flourishing is its essence. Learn Earth, and what life needs to their ethnicity. Hitler's theories year stint of academic servitude that. thrive. are coming alive again, but they Likewise, you need to before you assume the full weight And practice that.

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because of what they will economy that is not doing hopefuls, Mike Gravel and well in terms of the lack of Dennis Kucinich, support CATHLEEN WARD push for while in office. The SHANNON POST good jobs and declining real marriage, while the rest the sandspur main candidate as of today for the sandspur the Republican Party is Rudy wages, not in terms of the of them support 'civil Giuliani. stock market (a poor indicator unions.' Many of these pro- There are numerous issues Although Giuliani believes In the New Hampshire of economic well-being for civil union Democrats, like being brought to the attention of in equal rights under the law Republican debate Senator the majority of Americans the Republicans, play the the public by the political world for all Americans, he does not Sam Brownback said who don't own stock in my religious card. If marriage is today surrounding the 2008 support gay marriage. Instead, he he supports a federal opinion). It is much more a religious institution (which presidential election. During supports domestic partnerships constitutional amendment practical for people to delay is another issue that calls election periods, there is always a that will provide committed defining marriage as between marriage and pursue a career for a history lesson) I would big focus on controversial issues same sex couples with stability a man and a woman. His instead, given the costs like to ask these candidates and what stance the different in important legal and personal position is not unlike the of raising a family, which why the government has a spectrums are taking. matters, while preserving the majority of Republican is of course the expected role in regulating it. What The -big issues being sanctity of marriage between a candidates, but I found next step after marriage. happened to the separation discussed and debated right now man and a woman. his reasoning to be quite It is completely illogical between church and state? and will be continuously debated It is my personal opinion that dumbfounding. He claimed to argue that same-sex Because religion has all the way until election time are: homosexuals should have the that an amendment is, marriage causes a decline -in hijacked the term 'marriage' The War on Terror, Iraq, taxes, opportunity to have on paper that needed because same-sex marriage when the strongest why don't we just treat education, abortion, and same sex they are a couple and have the marriage Causes a decline relationship is between partnerships between a man marriage. The topic of this article same rights as any heterosexual in what is traditionally marriage rates and the and woman, two men, and two will be on same sex marriage and couple. If they are good, honest defined as marriage. economy, not cultural values. women as 'civil marriages/ the viewpoint of what I feel most people who help our country What Senator Brownback But, to humor conservatives unions/partnerships'-the Republicans stand for, the stance socially and economically, or and many Republicans need and play the 'family values' terminology is insignificant. the head runner as of right now maybe even adopt a child to raise is a history lesson. Marriage card, I would argue that same- The state should grant the for the Republican Party has, in a safe environment, I see no rates in America reached sex marriage strengthens same license and rights to as well as my very important problem in giving them that right their peak in the 1950's the role of marriage in this couples regardless of gender personal opinion. as any other heterosexual couple when, quite frankly, women society. Could gays and and leave it to religious If you ask any conservative has. However, I have been raised needed to be married to men lesbians to anything more institutions to perform Republican if they have a with a Christian background and because they lacked other mainstream and conventional "marriage" ceremonies if that religious background the answer I feel that marriage is options. Coincidentally than marry the person they is what they choose to call it. will most likely be yes. It is very something done under God (or not), Valium use in this love? What more could important to those people that Churches, synagogues and should stay as he wishes in country was also incredibly conservatives want than for some religious beliefs are upheld and mosques should the bible; between a man and a high during that time. But same-sex couples to assimilate and put forth in the government. rightfully be able to choose women. What you do in your marriage has been downhill into 'traditional' society? One of these beliefs is that there what unions to sanctify. It is own home is your own business since the good old days of should only be marriage between To briefly mention the not the role of the government and should always stay your abundant sedatives, and men and women. right-wing argument that to regulate lawful religious own business. However, the idea conservatives like to blame Although some people find same-sex parents harm proceedings, nor is it the of marriage does not just affect a a decline in 'family values.' the idea of same sex relationships children psychologically—it's role of religious institutions couple in their own home. Yet a great majority of repulsive, that is not the general the discrimination against or beliefs to dictate legal consensus of those on the hill This effects people that Americans today—gay and LGBT families that harms rights, as the constitutional trying to fight against same feel their religion is being straight—value monogamous children who grow up separation between church sex marriage. Many believe undermined. People need to lifelong relationships. The with the stigma of being and state would suggest. that American society is slowly stop looking at this issue from a strongest statistical evidence 'othered' and suffer from Ultimately, the fact is ignoring the sanctity of marriage. political point of view and start that explains a decline in the harassment from peers. that there are millions of In my opinion this disregard is looking at this from a view point marriage rates is economic And I don't have to get into LGBT families-same-sex from both heterogeneous couples that this is about peoples' strong change, specifically increased the nature/nurture debate to couples raising children and homogeneous couples. religious beliefs and what they opportunities for women to argue that gay parents don't today-who do not have the feel is the true word of God. enter the workforce. When However, what is being raise gay children any more protections of other American Religion has always had some discussed is whether same sex both women and men have than straight parents raise families. I am waiting for part in our society and should marriages should be allowed or the financial ability to delay straight children—just look the leading Democratic not be neglected when it comes not. This topic is one that is very or entirely opt out of marriage at the wealth of evidence. candidates to stand up for to this. important to some people and they getmarried at lower rates. However, it is not only their rights and stop playing candidates running for office A bad economy also has conservatives who oppose the trivial game of semantics. receive certain constituents the same effect on marriage same-sex marriage. Only rates. Today we have an two Democratic Presidential :THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 114 ISSUE 01

EDITOR: JUSTIArts^EntertainmenN JB BRAUN [email protected] t Annie Russell Bears All This Semester

killer will all be in the audiences Lindsay Siegel hands and will be eventually the sandspur be determined by the audience. This is a true improvisational comedy. The Annie Russell theatre There will also be some sec­ has brought Rollins talent from ond stage shows created by the all over the world. This season students of Rollins College and will be marked the 75th year will be held in the Fred Stone and this season is going to be Theatre such as: like no other. Desdemona: A play about The productions that will a handkerchief. By Paula Vogel be going on at The Annie Rus­ directed by Scottie Campbell sell will be: '96. This will be shown in the Eqqus: A play by Peter Fred Stone October 25- 28. This Shaffer and directed by Thomas play ties in with Shakespeare's Ouellette will be showing in Othello but has to do with Des- the Annie September 28 to Oc­ demona's side. tober 6. Eqqus is a psychologi­ Dog Sees God: Confessions cal thriller about a seemingly of a teenage Blockhead by Bert obedient 17 year old with a pas­ V Royal directed by Roberto A. sion for horses. Then one night Pineda '08 will be shown in the everything changes when he Fred Stone January 31- February blinds six horses. This play has 3. This play is about characters been shown at the Annie Russell who have a resemblance to the in 1979 and there were many Peanuts gang all grown up. protests. Please keep in mind Two Rooms: By Lee Bless­ that their will be adult themes ing Directed by Alea Figueroa and nudity. '08 will be in the Fred Stone Gypsy: Music by Jules Styne, spur March 27-30. According to Rol­ lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, The Annie Russell in all her glory, celebrating 75 years of theatre. lins Theatre department this book by Arthur Laurrents and play is based around two dif­ this play will be Directed and ferent rooms the first room is a pell will be showing in the An­ lins Theatre department it's abut ration of dance will include a choreographed by W Robert cell in Lebanon and there is a nie February 16-24. This play a girl who gets mislead by a boy mix of jazz, ballet, and modern Sherry. This play will be show­ hostage held by terrorists and will be featuring Dana Ivey as and it is about the undisputed dance. ing \r\Ake Annie November 9 to in the second room an office in Lady Bracknell 1963 college champion of wit. Murder We Wrote: The Im­ the 17.This play is about how an Washington DC his wife awaits alum who has been in films like Rollins Dance XXII: This provised Whodunit. Created untaiented girl rises from the his fate. Legally Blonde 2, and Home play is choreographed by W and directed by David Charles shadow of her little sister to be­ Alone 2, and TV shows like Sex Robert Sherry, Lesley Brasseux will be held in the Annie April Call the Box office for more come a burlesque queen. and the City. This play is known and.some guests. This will be 18-26. According to the Rollins information on these plays The Importance of Being to be one of the funniest plays shown in the Annie March 21 theatre department the victim Box Office 407.646.2145 Earnest: A play by Oscar Wilde ever written. According to Rol­ and 22. This one year collabo- the weapon, the motive, and the and directed by Fred Chap- Willow's Winter Park Week of Fashion day season. "The drive behind these three weeks comes from the fantasy holiday season. We Elyse Lightner want the whole she-bang: snow the sandspur on Park Avenue, caroling and a skating rink in the park", says Willow Shambeck, the leader of The Winter Park Area As­ the association. sociation offers three weeks of The fashion week has been every year dedicated to show­ in the works since January when casing retailers on Park Avenue: Shambeck thought of a way to The Art Crawl, Ultimate Dining bring more annual festivities to Pairings and now fashion week town for people to look forward Since the Art Crawl this to. Tuni's, Shou'Ture, InnerBlue, spring was such a hit, this Oc­ John Craig,Sultre, Thread, Syn­ tober brings much anticipation ergy, Ten Thousand Villages, See to Winter Park as the town32 Eyewear, Nicole Miller among will play host to the inaugural others anticipate to bring 1500 Central Florida Fashion Week. people to the event which will Twenty-one area retailers will give special insight to the look participate in trunk shows, this fall by sending models meet-the-designer parties, and down the runway on Lyman Av­ will culminate with two fashion enue. Tickets are 25$ which in­ shows on the 5th and 6th. clude a cash bar and grill along While the events are for- with tickets to all the festivities LINDSAY SIEGEL/the sandspur profit, a part of the proceeds or 100$ for VIP access seats to On any given day, one can partake of the priveledged lifestyle on Park Ave, Orlando's ritziest will benefit the national orga­ the shows, open bar, meet with stretch of pavement. nization Dress for Success. The the mayor and commissioners and swag bags which are sure Central Florida Chapter helps be found at their trunk shows be held on Park Avenue to please all. will host four main events, yet battered women and children held in Shou'Ture. Additional Fashion week will precede to be announced, but promised Melixa Carbonell, owner get back into the work force trunk shows will feature shoes, the Ultimate Pairings event, to to be a hit among all ages. of Shou'Ture, is most looking through leading a series of in­ handbags, jewelry, sunglasses, be held in November, which Winter Park is on the map forward to "the meet and greet terview skills workshops; the sample size pieces .and clothing will offer a cook off between lo­ as a fashion power house bring­ with the Italian shoe designer organization also provides the by name brands such as Lilly cal chefs, wine tasting in tandem ing in shoppers from near and w Angelo Anastasio of Angeleigh omen and children with a Pulitzer, Prada, Salvatore Fer- with retail boutiques and food far; the much anticipated first Anastasio and the fashion de­ Proper outfit for interviews. The ragamo and Fendi. Carbonell along the way. After that, the annual fashion week will not signer for Raw Materials, Me­ remainder of proceeds will be hopes that if things go well this much anticipated holiday sea­ disappoint. saved for use during the holi­ lissa Rajsky." Both designers can year that next year the event can son is around the corner which [THE SANDSPUR • SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 STtfo

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Neko Case's alt-country croon­ tic break through, such as in ing, and the unique time struc­ "Stacked Crooked" of Twin Cin­ Scotty Cohen tures that lend the songs a feel­ ema, the songs gained a level of the sandspur ing of originality. When blended emotion absent on Challengers. with a more calm and subdued This new album seems more in­ style, Challengers both shines tent on lingering in a moment On their fourth out- and waivers. What we end up than taking the moment to new g, Challengers, The New with a New Coke-esque dilem­ heights, as is evident on songs Pornographers have de­ ma - it tastes similar to before like "The Spirit of Giving" and cided to move away from but something seems uneasily "Challengers", the title track. e indie rock ballads of wrong. The slow down doesn't slay heir previous Twin Cin­ Make no mistake; there are the album at all, many of the ema, and to abandon to truly standout tracks on Chal­ songs remain interesting de­ ollicking power pop style lengers. The gradual build up of spite their inability to become of Mass Romantic, their the first song, "My Rights Ver­ the "old showstoppers" of The [eponymous outing as a sus Yours", becomes both excit­ New Pornographers past. Chal­ [Canadian super group. In­ ing and hypnotic. "Mutiny, I lengers is a worthy edition to stead, The New Pornogra- Promise You" has^a hook you'll the New Pornographers discog- hers have mellowed out, be humming for weeks. raphy, never quite achieving the d infused the balladry The addition of new in­ heights of their past, but never fand harmonizing with an struments to the band is a big quite falling short of what is to [ample share of folk. positive. The harpsichord seems be expected. While consistency natural when it slides in and is skirted, aside in much out, as does the violin. Themew of their catalogue, The instruments add a chamber-pop ew Pornographers have feeling to the ballads, which is always had their stand- most welcome. COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS bys: Carl Newman's in­ However, in the past when The challenging new album from up and coming artists, the New decipherable story telling, the songs built to a cathar­ Pornographers VOL. 114 ISSUE 01

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southern rock- this myriad of (featured at Universal Studios), daddy (Nathan Currin) on key- crowd, (from the green-hairec musical themes unites to form it would only be appropriate to tar/turntables/vocals/tambou­ mohawk rebels to the sassy teen Brittany Fornof a purely original sound that is take a moment to explain those rine, Chap Stique (Derek Mount) age girls to the occasional old f; the sandspur loved by many but mimicked characters that were head-bang­ on guitar, and Soul Glow (Solo­ ther figure) the music manage by none. ing around the stage. mon Old) on lead guitar/vocals to captivate the crowd as peopl Family Force Five is truly For those of you who First off, we have Crouton (who was unable to make it bounced around to the tempo o band like no _ other. Hailing were fortunate enough to be (Jacob Olds) on drums/vocals, because he was welcoming his the music with their eyes fixe rom a background of crunk, entertained by this band on Fri­ Fatty (Joshua first child with his to the stage in anticipation oi ap-core, Christian rock, and day night at Rock the Universe OldsV on bass/vocals. Na- wife.) Despite the fact that what the band members wer their lead vocalist/guitarist going to do next. wasn't present, it would be in Needless to say, by the en no way presumptuous to pro­ of the show the band member claim that their show rocked! were out of breath and tho To those of you who missed the oughly drenched in sw eat (muc performance- just imagine ev­ to the appeal of the dozens oj ery band member shaking their middle school girls who shou gorgeous emo-like hair as they ed out marriage proposals! paraded around the stage sing­ yet they took the time to leacj ing "The wall's begin to shake/ the audience in a quick prayei It's to much for the club to take/ thanking God for the opportu­ It's shakin' like an Earthquake" nity to have everyone gatherej with a red-haired Carrot Top together there that night. (known as Xanadu) look-a-like For those of you who arl dancing along while unleashing interested in finding out morf his mad tambourine skills. Not about Family Force Five, chec|f to mention- the multi-talented out their Myspace page at wwvij Crouton wowed the crowd as myspace.com/familyforce5, he managed to do a headstand Also, for those who are readj on his drum set in the middle of for a thoroughly entertaining a song. Overall, the band looked night of crunk, funk, and gooc| like a group of spunky kids ole southern overtaken with muscle spasms rock- they will be perforrh| and the inability to stand still, ing at the Orange County Con| and that is what made them so vention Center on December 21 freakishly amazing. 2007. COUTESY OF MCT CAMPUS Their talents motivated the ^ot only was her purse searched, but her face was melted by the awesome sound of Family audience to follow the lyrics and "move their tail." All across the

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high school. They are struggling plot of the movie. He is Evan to face the fact that they will not and Seth's dorky friend with a Nicole Hogan be attending Dartmouth in the fake ID that says he's McLovin, the sandspur fall. Through a few white lies a twenty five year-old organ do­ and strokes of luck, they are in­ nor from Hawaii. An incident vited to an end of the year party, occurs while Fogell goes to get Without a doubt Superbad which is a big deal since they the alcohol for his two friends in was the most hilarious movie I aren't the "type" to be at a party which the police are involved. have seen this year. It is one of mingling with those on top of Despite the fact that the ID is the first movies I have seen in a the elite high school totem pole. absolutely ridiculous the cops long time that was both extreme­ As always, there is a girl believe him to be McLovin. The ly funny and did not contain a involved, and both Seth and adventures between the cops member of the Frat Pack (Ben Evan have their hearts set on a and McLovin are ridiculously Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Will Fer- girl. For Evan, it's Becca, and for funny. rell, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Seth, it's Jules. Superbad has a ton of one- Jack Black and Steve Carell). Evan and Seth are given the liners that you will pick up right Although Superbad has the task of getting the alcohol for the away. Do Evan and Seth make same producers as The 40-Year- party, since Seth let it slip that it to the party? Do they get the Old Virgin and Knocked Up, they had a fake ID. In reality, girls? Do they cope with the fact the cast is made up of Michael it's their friend Fogell who has that they will soon no longer at­ Cera (Evan), Jonah Hill (Seth) one. This movie is their journey tend the same school and not be and Christopher Mintz-Plasse getting the alcohol and trying to by each others side? Do the cops (Fogell). get to the party. If they make it ever figure out that Fogell is not Superbad's plot is based to the party then they will hope­ actually McLovin from Hawaii? around two inseparable best fully get the girls that they are Watch the movie to find out. COURTESY OF MCT CAMPlfl friends (Evan and Seth) who are after. SUPERBAD: McLovin's ID faces scrutiny at the hands of thj Fogell is the star of the sub­ faced with the last two weeks of city's finest finest. The Nanny Diaries: Yet Another Dramedyi?

working-class New Jersey, An­ metaphor throughout the film friends and family characters in a fable-istic ending, it does notl nie feels tremendous pressure is Annie conducting a "field "The Devil Wears Prada." Fol­ strike a chord on either extreme! Nikki Fiedler from her mother to succeed and study" of her new family with a lowing suit with the anthropol­ of super bad or amazingly great! the sandspur secure a respectable, financially very anthropological view. This ogy theme,' none of the charac­ There are cute, clever, touching secure position in the business becomes slightly frustrating in ters' real names are used until and comedic moments wit While I am not particularly world, even though Annie's understanding Annie's person­ the very end, as Annie describes the story that keep the film enj the biggest Scarlett Johansson true passion and interest is an­ al and historical background, her experiences on voice-over, tertaining enough, while not all fan, the premise of "The Nanny thropology. By chance, Annie as was in the case of Andrea's diary-style. While the film has together above average overall. Diaries" was cute enough to stumbles into the world of the convince me to give the movie elite and ritualistic upper-class a chance on an otherwise un­ of Manhattan's Upper East Side eventful Saturday evening. when she accepts the position "The Nanny Diaries," an of nanny for seemingly sweet, adaptation of the novel by Nic­ only-child Grayer. While her ola Kraus and Emma McLaugh­ job description seems carefree lin, is Johansson's most recent enough, Annie soon finds that film and current lead role. Pre­ all is not a bed of roses in this ad­ viously, Johansson's former verse culture. Through her first­ movie roles have primarily hand experiences with her new taken a backseat to her costar "family," the new sacrifices she counterparts ("The Island,' must make, the trial and error of "Match Point," "Scoop," and a first job, the effort in winning "In Good Company"). With over her new charge Grayer and the onslaught of college-age, the complications of a budding light-hearted dramedies, such love interest - which is certainly as "The Princess Diaries I and not allowed in the realm of nan­ II" and "The Devil Wears Pra- nies - Annie is forced to explore da" - where young heroines herself and her priorities in a attempt to conquer both profes­ new light. sional and personal problems With a cast that includes while finding themselves along Chris Evans ("The Fantastic the way - "The 1 Janny Diaries" Four") as the love interest, Paul treks carefully under this grow­ Giamatti ("Sideways") as the ing cult classic ger re's umbrella out-town and out-of-touch fa­ of recent big screen successes. ther of Annie's charge, Laura Johansson plays Annie, a Linney ("Jindabyne") as the har­ recent college graduate who rowing mother of Grayer and inadvertently finds herself Alicia Keys as Annie's friend, thrown into the role 6*f a nanny there is no question to the diver­ to a family living on the Upper sity of the cast in both experience East Side after a potential job and acclaim. The characters in l& site interviewer's first question the film are mostly superficially stumps her into further intro- developed and are presented as >ection and personal reflection. loose sketches rather than fully developed personalities, as the

COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS LADY IN RED. Scarlett Johanssen poses at the premier of The Nanny Diaries. The movie grossed 17.7 million dollars since its release date on Aug. 24. Co-stars included Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Chris Evans, Donna Murphy and Alicia Keys. ;

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Lire&TimecS EDITOR: AMY IARROBINO [email protected]

Welcome Back to Rollins Daniel Paulling

Welcome back to Rollins College, and if this is your first year here, welcome. Over the summer, the college underwent a /Lost Boy Johr^ Bal Dau tremendous amount of change. Two living halls received renovations/another major has been added, there are two new sports teams, multiple professors joining the Rol­ lins faculty, and a revamped cafeteria. Much to the chagrin of students living there at the time, Ward Hall began under­ going renovations during the spring se­ mester. There was plenty of early morning construction, but the result is spectacular. The building contains entirely new floors, ceilings, and furniture, as well as extensive overhauls of the student lounges. Ward is now a freshman-only dormitory. Pinehurst, the only surviving build­ ing from the college's founding in 1885, is also undergoing a bit of change. The wood on the outside of the building is being re­ placed and repainted, while new furniture has been added. Vice President and Trea­ surer of Rollins College George Herbst said that there has> been a lot of attention presentee paid to maintaining the historic feel of the the ability 1 building. important m The newest major at Rollins College, the opportune the Critical Media and Cultural Stud­ Bal Dau face to ies major, is an interdisciplinary major. It moments. During draws upon 20 departments and 40 dif­ Rollins the incomin ferent professors, according to Dr. Denise and the new transfer Cummings, an assistant professor within this major. There are now 29 academic were presented with ji majors for students to choose upon, and those who could not at 60 students have already declared Critical cannot quite recall the defc Media and Cultural Studies as their major. new R-Card numbers, class s Twenty-one professors have either joined the Rollins faculty or have been given a different position for the 2007- For those who started our R 8 school year. The English department fve received the book "They Pc has been affected the most, featuring five j%"sometime during the end o changes; the Anthropology, Classical Stud­ Instructions to read it before ies, Communications, Education, Interna­ fhronicled the story of three tional Business, Physics, Political Science, journey through war-torn south* and Sociology departments have had one hardships and struggles in thei change each. book gives us enough background Men's and women's lacrosse has been p the Sudan to help us better un added to Rollins' NCAA Division II pro­ pf John Bal Dau's "God Grew Tired gram. The impetus for the move came after me journey of several of the the ; many students wanted to be able to play fa! Dau, through the Sudan and f lacrosse at the collegiate level. There are 24 trough the reading of the boo* men's Division II lacrosse teams and 41 Di­ fome of the incredible struggles f vision II women's lacrosse teams. Andrew P • the rest of their persecuted Baxter, a former assistant coach at Mars diets and bombs from a relentl Hill (Term.) College, is slated to take over fvild animals of eastern Africa ( the men's team, while the women's team tears olds staring down packs c will be coached by Dennis Short, who last wen nothing more than a stick), coached collegiately at the University of some of the most inhospitabl Albany. The two new teams raise the total Hiring the later part of the r of sports offered at Rollins to 23. fo see the other leg of their incred Due to the late announcement of two np in Kenya to wha teams, the coaches were unable to spend wt? ' almost mythical place, th< fUi much time recruiting. Short's team will . art of the story they are yoi feature the Florida Player of the Year and harshest conditions but yet bo a three-time All American, however. The those same conditions to go < majority of the squad will be filled out by es confusing West in hopes oi students who were already attending Rol­ re people. Can you imagine at lins. uch a country were light was tv The Rollins College Food Service very kind was found in a store spent the summer following through on suggestions given to it by the Food-Service * be the palace of a king.) The Committee, an all-student council. The ?ry familiar one, that of a ne changes made have been both noticeable. Dream, and as some of Sushi, fruit smoothies, salad, and Panera am is full of both difficulties bagels and pastries have been added to the e in confusion with our culture fare. An all-organic dinner station is in the treat stransers how we treat works, as well. With all of-that in mind, the Sandspur welcomes everyone back for the 2007-8 school year. VOL. 114 ISSUE 01 THE SANDSPUR • SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 LIFE & TIMES Studying Abroad in Hong Kong

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When we last left our protagonist, Oral was going on and or about going to Asia. Fast-forward to August 26th, Oral Frier leaves the United States for the first time, and sets off on 24-hour journey to the other side of the world. Now/he is living it up in Hong Kong and writing a small piece for his school newspaper. I thought it would be a good idea to write articles for the Sand spur; unfortunately, I realize that I would have to create some for mat to write it in. After many songs on iTunes, I decided to make a PHOTOS BY ORAL FRIER list of tips I have learned so far. If my article is not left on the editing room floor, I might be able to write about more of my exploits in detail. However, I thought that this style of writing would be help Fill out all of your abroad forms early show some of the steps I had to take to end up in Hong Kong. I am one of those habitual procrastinators, so I will admit to the difficulty I had in turning forms in on time. There are a Do not, underany circumstances, wait until the last minute to pack! lot of little forms that need to be signed by a lot of different Do you remember when I said that I was a habitual procrastinator? Well my procras people who just happen to reside on opposite sides of the tination came back to bite me in a big way. For my last three days stateside, I had tc campus. These treks become very annoying when you have to keep walk­ drive up and down Orlando looking for the things I had neglected to buy all summer, ing from your room (which was in Holt Hall) to someone's office (over I also had to deal with the last minute emergencies that cropped up when I least ex next to Hauck that is right I said Hauck Hall) six times a day. Save yourself pected it. And after I spent most of my last days in America shopping, I still had to pack. I ratio some trouble, and do all of the paperwork in one night. Then you can nalized my lax attitude towards preparation by telling myself that it was going to take two hour! spend the next day getting all of them signed as you go about your normal max to pack four bags. Four hours later I was still packing. One last thing before we move on. Bi day. Also, scholarships have due dates, and they do not alter those dates sure to pack more than one outlet adapter when you are going abroad. I have been here for over. for anyone. week, and I am getting really tired of rotating my electrical appliances through my one availabl outlet. Maybe if I had packed earlier, I might have been able to avoid the ever-frustrating sean for a U.S. to Hong Kong adapter. Enjoy the semester and break before you go abroad. One of the best things to do is to take time and enjoy the com­ pany of your friends. Whether you are being shanghaied to Finally brace yourself for culture shock. the movies to see Superbad on someone's birthday or spend­ I know people think that culture shock just means that the new environment oveij ing time in Albertsons on a beverage run, it is important to whelms you, but I am here to tell you that there are different forms. Of course,] have fun with the people you care about since you will prob­ would get the one form of culture shock that seems ridiculous. I was, and still < ably not be seeing them for about four months. Spending time with your shocked by the inability to distinguish smells. I know what you must be thinking] family is also highly encouraged. Moms have a tendency to cry, so you but at least hear me out while you are laughing. At home, you usually smell something anj want to spend time with them even though they will probably begin pep­ pering you with a million questions about your checklist status. This leads think, "I know that smell", but that has not been the case for me. I do not recognize any of I into the next important tip. smells in the air. This may not sound like much, yet it is really off putting. Well, I have already gone over my word limit for this article, so I will end* it by simply saying" LOVE HONG KONG! Life as a First Year Omar Rachid ife as a Trans fe the sandspur claimed that they had felt a lig Rollins welcomed over 530 ent university, I figured that figured out where his classes version of culture shock. Froij freshmen students this year, the this whole experience would dents on campus, according were, he would not need much the way central Floridians speal largest incoming class to date. be as new as it was to me or to an incoming freshman, that time to adjust to life at Rollins. came to Rollins directly from to how they dress, it is unique* Moreover, a couple dozen trans­ even more. As part of interna­ This thought was consistent fer students joined the student tional student orientation, we Winter Park High School. Even this state and it may take son among several transfer students, though they are from a few min­ getting used to wearing short body from several different were taken to the local Target because most had already lived States and as far as Latin Amer­ for some last-minute shopping utes away from campus, their and flip flops year-round i<| alone in their previous univer­ knowledge of the surrounding northerners used to below-ztf] ica and Far Asia. Even though and my temporary roommate sity and were used to the inde­ they all went through same six- proved to be very helpful. It area is almost trivial to their winters. This may not apply pendent rhythm of college life. adapting to campus life. They much to transfer students day orientation sessions, are was not the first time he was For some coming from as near they really "new" students' living alone and he had gone to might have gotten to see Rol­ cause they experienced the as Valencia they were already lins several times during their versify at their previous colleg Before moving into my college for two years in his na­ familiar with the area—this dorm, I was assigned a tem­ tive country. senior year but the experience is unlike most students who is where the distinction is the perience little to no diversity1 porary room where a transfer After spending time with as new to them as it is to a fresh­ greatest between both types of their high schools comprised' student from Guatemala was him, it became apparent that as man from South Africa. students. students living within a 15 staying. Coming from a differ­ soon as he got to know campus What is remarkable is how There are around 15 stu­ some out-of-state students ute radius of the school. |HTHE SANDSPUR • SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 LIFE & TIMES VOL. 114 ISSUE 01 Are Pita and Panera Baked?

Recently, a number of ru they have a multi-year lease and website gives this particular mors have been spreading like then goes on stating that Rollins have no intentions on leaving in restaurant an average of 4 stars. fall of this year. wild fires among the campus currently have no intentions of the near future; they also look One reviewer commented that Now that we have estab­ about how Panera Bread and rebuilding this land into new forward to greeting the fresh­ it's a "nice place to go to check lished that the Pita-Pit is stay­ Pita-vVt ate closing/moving/ department buildings, nor are man students to their restau­ out chicks and eat a good sand­ ing and Panera Bread is going, been kicked out/ran out of they planning on even using the rant considering they have met wich", however "this location that still doesn't solve the mys­ flour. As much as a game of land for themselves; as Rollins the majority of current Rollins is typically very crowded (A tery of who's leasing the land. are hoping to find a new tenant 'Campus Chinese Whispers' is students already. On the other sign of its quality)". It seems Luckily the Vice President and to occupy the building. fun, it can also mislead people hand, Panera Bread were equal­ as though Panera bread have Treasurer of Rollins College, into believing information that So it turns out that the ma­ ly pleased to inform us that they taken into considerations their George Herbst, is able to shed jority of rumors were correct; has been manipulated; thus will be moving to a new loca­ customer's opinions by moving some light on the matter. It Panera Bread is in fact moving how these rumors have been tion, after 10 years of occupying to a larger location that is next turns out that Panera Bread and to a new location and Rollins are spreading. Accordingly, I am their current location, during to a parking lot. And before you Pita-Pit have only been tenants the current owners of the land. happy and proud to. inform the middle of October this year, begin to worry about where to Rollins since May 9th 2007. The only questions that remain you that I have uncovered the since their lease ends on Nov. 30 you're going to get your morn­ He goes on to say that "We [Rol­ are who are the new tenants truth regarding the matter of this year. ing coffee and bagel with cream lins] contacted them [Panera going to be? And will they suf­ and wish to put an end to the The two reasons that Panera cheese for your 8am class, their Bread] about renewing the lease fer, like Panera Bread did, with rapidly circulating 'word-of- is moving are a) the small park­ new location is going to be in but they said that they were not the lack of parking spaces avail­ mouth'. ing lot, and b) how it is con­ the 'Park Place' building on Park going to renew and planned to able? Or will their only tenant The workers at Pita-Pit stantly crowded there. Insiderp- Ave. and Canton Ave. where move - It was their choice and a be the lingering smell of freshly are pleased to inform us that ages.com, a business reviewing they will be opening later in the business decision to move". He baked bread? Starting off Overseas: Australia

Megan Schutz between flying to LA to meet and coffee. the sandspur the entire group and flying to Studying here at Sydney Hey all my fellow Rollins Australia. But don't let the long University, you can take three students! While you guys are flight make up your decision to five of the six classes offered, just now starting classes, those about whether the program is all based around Australian of us who decided to be a part right for you. studies. Much like the classes of the Rollins in Sydney interna­ Our first week here was sort at Rollins, it's a small class with tional program have been here of a blur. Instead of living in a a professor who is able to give already for a month and a half. dorm or our own apartments, you any help, both in the class [| sounds like a bit of a bummer, we were set up with a host fam­ and suggestions on pubs, res­ but believe me, its anything ily who came to pick us up on taurants, and things to do while but. our first day. The first day here here. The professors are all very PHOTO BY MEGAN SCHUTZ After applying for the was pretty much a day to get to friendly and really know what It is a really fun and laid- that is going on that particular Pr°gram in February and get­ know our families, most of who they are talking about. We don't back atmosphere, both on cam­ trip, but the places you go are ting accepted within a month, live really close to the beach. But take classes with Australian stu­ pus and off. Since most people distinctly Australian and won't 1 started looking at all the cool then the rest of the week was dents, although once their class­ rely on the train and bus sys­ be found elsewhere, so going on things that Australia has to offer orientation; getting to know our es start, it's very easy to meet tem to get them to and from trips for classes you aren't in is ^d as the date to leave got professors as well as each other, them around campus and the the Uni, we're given a weekly always welcome, and you won't :1°ser and closer, the more ex- a tour of campus, things to do student union throws huge par­ stipend to cover our bus passes have to pay! ated I got. Stepping out of the both on and off campus, and a ties complete with live bands, as well as lunch money during I highly recommend apply­ ^rport in July on our first day tour around the suburbs of Syd­ DJs, tons of dancing and of school days. Every Friday, there ing to come here. It's a lot of fun 1 Sydney, it was cold thanks to ney. The campus is huge, with course a bar. During the week, is a field trip to various places in a country with animals you Jt being winter in the southern students from all over the world you can usually find live bands of importance in or around don't find anywhere else in the hemisphere. We should have using the facilities offered espe­ playing as well as BBQs and Sydney, beaches, the Taronga world, like platypus, kangaroo been pretty cranky due to most cially the library, gym, ancUthe stands set up so you can find Zoo, aquariums, museums, and and koalas, all of which you'll 01 us having been through at student union building com­ out what groups On campus are parks. The field trips are only get to see and hang out with. least 20 hours worth of travel plete with delicious food, a bar, hosting events. required if you're in the class =THE SANDSPUR= VOL. 114 ISSUE 01

EDITOR: DANNY TRAVIS Sports [email protected] g i , ; : . NFL Previews: The Dominant AFC

have his best year yet. Probably the most questionable pick the Steelers winning their divi­ Danny Travis sion, but after gaining his bear­ the sandspur ings from a brush with deatl\ Big Ben has improved accuracy, but it wont matter because theii Football season is here and ground game and defense an that means that you can finally crushing. plug your television set back The Cincinnati Bengal^ in. Gone are the days of sum­ Tennessee Titans and Denve mer where the top choice of Broncos will all be in the Wild sports programming is profes­ Card hunt come December. Ex sional cup stacking over a mid pect Carson Parmer, Chad John July baseball game that even son and the Bengals tojiave an the players would rather not be other good year, but they watching. be challenged by the Steeleii With the dawn of football and the Ravens. Jay Cutler arid season comes rampant specu­ Travis Henry are expected ttj lation and team previews from have great years with the Deri talking heads and sports publi­ cations alike. Its hard to listen ver Broncos, but they are in n{ to the NFL "analysts" on ESPN position to.challenge the Charj when the vast majority of them gers. The Tennessee Titans aref are ex-players who are clearly lead pipe lock to get a wild card suffering from post concussion berth for three reasons: theirj syndrome. One of the analysts, strong ground game, Vino Keyshawn Johnson, is an inartic­ Young's playmaking ability, aw] ulate lunatic who lost his job on a deceptively stout defense. the Carolina Panthers to a mid These are the predictior second round pick. Basically but here are two guarantee you should not trust any type of that will no doubt come truel COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS preview or prediction that you The Cleveland Browns and thj have read, Put your trust in me, NFL: Vince Young will lead the Titans and dominate defenses where ever he is playing. Oakland Raiders will be so bad even though I will admit to you chance of coming true, I like and Adalius Thomas on defense. Manning, and the fact that the it will be funny. There will m right now that I am incredibly those odds), as the AFC hous­ With effective air and ground at­ rest of the AFC south is appall­ discussions of whether they will biased, I know little to nothing es some of the most dominant tacks, and a blitz-based defense ing and almost talentless. The be allowed to be in the h about most of these teams, and I players and teams in the NFL. engineered to confuse opposing Chargers, who dropped head next year, but then the owner] am a chronic liar. The Patriots, Colts, Char­ quarterbacks, expect the patri­ coach Marty^chottenheimer for ship of both teams will negotil During this decade, the Su- gers, and Steelers should all ots to finish with at least thir­ Norv Turner in the off season, ate a merger of talent, form perbowl has been dominated be at the top of their divisions teen wins and go deep into the will edge the broncos out for new team and move it to L., by the AFC, in large part due to by the end of the season. The post season. One must have the the AFC west crown, because You can bank on this. the New England Patriots. This Pats are now even more loaded Colts up at the top of the AFC LaDanian Tomlinson is good for year it should not be any differ­ thanks to the offseason acquisi­ South because they still have the about ent (the first prediction, a 50% tion of Randy Moss on offense best player in the game, Peyton 30 tds and Phillip Rivers will iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim

even they could beat any other fense with Matt Leinart throw­ The NFC Result: Bears take the divi­ team in the division. When it ing to Anquan Boldin and Larry sion. Vikings in the seller. Nick Zazulia comes to the NFC East, any­ Fitzgerald and Edgerrin James NFC South: thing could happen. I am very on the ground. If their offensive the sandspur New Orleans and Carolina confident that at least one wild­ line can play at a higher level, both could win it this year, and card team comes from the East they will be a dangerous team I'll be previewing the NFC both are a ways ahead of Tampa (last year, both did) also. There is a likely wild card by division. After a brief men­ Bay and Atlanta. The incumbent Result: Though severely team here. tion of each team, I will predict victor Saints are still the favor­ torn, I'll give the nod to the Result: Despite Seattle be­ the division's results. First up is ites to win with their explosive Cowboys with the Giants finish­ ing the favorites, I predict St. the North. offense, but Carolina never per­ ing last. Louis winning the division and NFC North: forms how they are expected. NFC West Arizona finishing in the base­ The North is the only divi­ They could do anything. With­ The only division in football ment. sion in the NFC about which out Michael Vick the Falcons that can really compare with the there is little confusion over who aren't a danger to take the divi­ NFC East in terms of competi­ will win. The Bears still own this sion and the Buccs aren't doing tion. St. Louis has a great offense CLASSIFIEDS division. Pending Grossman's anything this year. with the young Steven Jackson at performances, how they will Result: Saints take the divi­ Runningback and the upper-tier do overall is as of yet unknown, sion again; Buccaneers and Fal­ veteran Marc Bulger throwing HELP WANTED but their defense alone is elite cons battle it out for last place, to a pair of aging but high-cali­ MONEY FOR COLLEGE enough to win them more games with the Buccs taking it. ber receivers in Torry Holt and The Army is currently offering than the other teams here. The NFC East Isaac Bruce. Their defense needs sizable bonuses of up to Packers should do decently and One of the most difficult di­ to step up their game if they are $40,000. In addition to the n? surprise people, but they are lit­ visions to predict. This division going to make it anywhere in cash bonuses, you may qualify tle threat to the Bears. The Lions is full of parity. The Eagles are the playoffs. Seattle has a very for up to $72,900 for college should have a potent passing the favorites but the Cowboys solid team with young LB Lofa through the Montgomery GI attack, and the Vikings can run are loaded with talent and the Tarupu leading the defense and Bill and Army College Fund. the ball well and defend against Redskins are coming off an in­ an offense that boasts Matt Has- Or you could pay back up to the run very well, but neither jury-marred down year with selbeck, and if the now-healthy $65,000 of qualifying student team is complete enough to be something to prove on defense. Shaun Alexander rebounds to loans through the Army's Loan much of a real possibility of go­ I see the Giants a definite last- 2005 form, the division should Repayment Program. To find ing .500 for the season. place team in the division with be theirs. The 49ers are a young out more, call 407-671-6041. A weak division overall. As so many question marks still and much-improved team with proven by their performance last surrounding Eli Manning's abil­ COURTESY OF MCT CI workhorse RB Frank Gore, but Would you like to place an an­ year, the Bears are a very good ity to be a consistent quarter­ NFL: Meet Sean Taylor, he eats they are likely still a year or two nouncement or classified? team, but no one else in the divi­ back and no Tiki Barber (who people. His Nickname, given to| off from real playoff or Super- Call (407) 646-2696 or e-mail sion can compete strongly with accounted for some 60% of the him by his loving team mates, bowl contention. The Cardinals [email protected]. the better teams in the NFL. Giants offense last year), but is "Measf'Half Man, Half Beast are home to another strong of­ Watch out. VOL. 114 ISSUE 01 SPORTS SEPT. 17, 2007 -THE SANDSPUR

NFL Power Rankings: Opening Week

and with an addition at WR in lying on a backfield threesome •21.) Arizona Cardinals - The strong defensive line thanks to Anthony Gonzales, this already this year with Fred Taylor, Mau­ final team with amongst the elite Osi Umenyiora and Michael great offense should be a little rice Jones-Drew, and LaBrandon WR duos in the NFL, the peren­ Strahan, but only 1 LB worth bit better. One of the top RB tan­ Toefield). As made obvious by nial underachieving Cards have crap and one of the worst sec­ dems in the league, and a strong the recent release of would-be talented young Matt Leinart at ondaries in the league. There is Nick Zazulia QB in Drew Brees despite what starter Byron Leftwich, QB is a QB. A pretty good offense and a little possibility here, but don't the sandspur their performance against the big concern. below average defense to this expect too much success so soon Colts would suggest. When their 15.) Carolina Panthers - The fairly solid team. As always, in the wake of the departure of offensive line shows up, they Panthers are difficult to pre­ hopes are high, but when's the their workhorse player are loaded with playmakers at Power rankings are tricky. dict, as they never perform as last time that panned out? 27.) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - the skill positions. Their defense It's hard to order teams so pre­ expected. Williams and Foster 22.) Buffalo Bills - J.P. Los- The first all quarterback offense is bad, but not as awful as they cisely, especially before the sea­ make another great RB tandem, man has begun to mature as a in the NFL. Will win all of their are sometimes purported to be. and with Steve Smith at WR the son is really even underway. QB and has almost complete­ games because opposing teams Don't let their slaughter at the Panthers have a good-looking Furthermore, I have the task of ly stopped looking like crap. won't be able to predict whether hands of the Colts fool you; they offense with some QB issues trying to mediate between gen­ Growing with him is WR Lee Jeff Garcia will be snapping the will be better than that. that need to be figured out. Ju­ eral expectations of teams and Evans, and this team could sur­ ball to Chris Simms or Trent 7.) Cincinnati Bengals - Car­ lius Peppers will get it done on how they look based on last sea­ prise some people. Granted, Green, and with Luk? McCown son Palmer is an elite young QB. the defensive line, but LB Dan son and preseason, and personal it won't take much to surprise running patterns, anything It almost always takes a year to Morgan is notoriously unable opinions on how the team will people. could happen. Not a bad de­ come back from an injury like to finish a season and safety do and what upsets will occur. 23.) Kansas City Chiefs fense, but far from one that can his, so he should be back in Mike Minter's retirement leaves "Any given Sunday" and all... - Larry Johnson has ended his salvage many games for their spectacular form and is lead­ their defense a question mark. A Always a work in progress, my holdout and is still an elite back, impotent offense. They lose ing a great offense with the only good shot at a wild-card playoff present power rankings are as but how much is left in the tank? points for no Mike Alstott. This WR corps that can challenge berth. follows: Certainly a lot less than there isn't going to be popular around that of Indianapolis (and likely 16.) Washington Redskins 1.) New England Patriots should be at his age. With a fos­ here, but the Buccs just aren't a win because of age and a better - A team ravaged by injury last - From what we can see so far... sil at QB, a weakened O line, good team. #3(when he is eligible to play)) year, with their starters back, scary. Tom Brady has been given and promises to run the ball 28.) Miami Dolphins - A 8.) Philadelphia Eagles - A a growing young QB in Jason some actual weapons at Wide less, this team could be in some great LB corps. .. and not much strong offense all around. West- Campbell with some good tar­ Receiver this year. Randy Moss trouble. Defense is above aver­ else. DPOTY Jason Taylor and brook has shown to be a good gets in Moss and Cooley, and a is a huge question mark, but he age but not nearly great enough his brother-in-law Zach Thomas running back; the receivers are strong claim to potential best RB has talent and will likely use it to hold off opposing offenses make up the bulk of a medio­ bland, but capable. McNabb's duo in the NFL with Portis and on a team that will keep him when they are going to be on the cre defense. On offense, Ronnie health and durability remain a backup in Betts who is better happy. They just better hope he field as much as they will. Brown should do okay, but I'm concerns. Defense has a medio­ than most teams' #1 guy; this keeps getting the ball. They are many games. not sold on him and bringing in cre D line and great secondary. offense should surprise a lot of solid in pretty much all aspects 23.) Kansas City Chiefs 37-year old Trent Green isn't go­ There is a severe lacks of Line­ people this year. The defense of the game. They will be hard - Larry Johnson has ended his ing to win them a lot of games. backers. boasts the scariest safety tandem for any team to deal with. holdout and is still an elite back, 29.) Atlanta Falcons - With 9.) Dallas Cowboys - Prom­ in the league, an elite LB corps, 2.) San Diego Chargers but how much is left in the tank? their star player in jail, the Fal­ ising young team with a scary LB and increased depth all around, - The best team in the league Certainly a lot less than there cons hopes for a great season corps anchored by pass-rushing but a weak line and is a question last year. Strong all around, should be at his age. With a fos­ are dashed. Joey Harrington, monster DeMarcus Ware. RBs mark as a unit. with the exception of WR. No sil at QB, a weakened O line, Alge Crumpler, and aging WR Marion Barber III and Julius 17.) San Francisco 49ers - learn in the NFL is as complete and promises to run the ball Joe Horn may be able to couple Jones have shown that they can Frank Gore will require the bulk as the Chargers, and with new less, this team could be in some with what should be a pretty play. Tony Romo's improvement of opposing teams' attention, head coach Norv Turner who- trouble. Defense is above aver­ strong rxmning game (though is crucial to their success, as is so if Alex Smith can improve, while a downgrade from Schot- age but not nearly great enough not #1 like in the past now that T.O.'s ability to hang onto balls there should be a pretty strong tenheimer, I am sure- doesn't to hold off opposing offenses Michael Vick is in jail) to score and not fall off too much. offense. Their overpaid addition plan to change much, as long as when they are going to be on the a TD every now and then, and 10.) Denver Broncos at CB Nate Clements will help they don't decide to stop giving field as much as they will. the defense is solid enough that Champ Bailey and Dre Bly? the secondary. This team has a LaDanian Tomlinson the ball 24.) Houston Texans - Matt the Falcons could surprise a few Teams are going to have a hard lot of potential, but not much again (a la last year's playoff Schaub is a beacon of hope for teams, but this is going to have time passing here. Jay Cutler proven. Expect improvement loss), they'll be fine. Houston, but how much can to be chalked up to a rebuilding looks like a good young QB. from last year, but they aren't in 3.) Baltimore Ravens - Still the 1-game starter and former year. They picked up Travis Henry their prime yet. a great defense (though the loss Vick backup do from his ass, 30.) Minnesota Vikings - A who should perform well be­ 18.) New York Jets - Pretty of Thomas to my #1 ranked while being "protected" by the pretty good running game with hind the Denver O Line, and the solid team all around, doesn't team hurts them) and McGahee porous Texans Offensive line? Adrian Peterson and Chester team is pretty solid. excel greatly in many locations. should mark a little improve­ Mario Williams still has a lot of Taylor should help to, but not 11.) Seattle Seahawks - An­ Good veteran leadership QB in ment to their lackluster but not potential at D end (arguably not completely, make up for the lack other solid team. Hasselbeck's Pennington, prepubescent girl dysfunctional offense. enough to warrant the #1 pick of a passing game. Likewise on a good QB, Lofa Tatupu is a throwing in Pennington's arm. given the teams' needs though) 4.) Indianapolis Colts - Pey­ defense, exception run stop­ great young LB, and if Shaun Bringing in veteran Thomas and there is some potential ton Manning and his receivers ping ability coupled with a lack Alexander can pick it back up, Jones should help, but they may here, but overall they are pretty are ranked 4th. Yeah they won of secondary means this team the Seahawk's will be strong have overachieved last year. weak. the Superbowl. Yeah, they're would be among the best if the contenders in a division with no 19.) Green Bay Packers - 25.) Detroit Lions - Another a good team. Yeah, they have ball wasn't allowed to enter the clear-cut dominance. The only franchise in the NFL strong offense with a WR corps the best QB and a top-level WR. air during play. 12.) Pittsburgh Steelers to have only ever had one quar­ almost on the elite level of the But their defense was only ac­ 31.) Oakland Raiders - The - Steelers have a very good de­ terback, the Packers rely once aforementioned with Roy Wil­ ceptable for a few games last number 1 pick in the draft isn't fense, a moronic but talented again and Sir Brett Favre to lead liams, Mike Furrey, Calvin year (luckily for them, it was going to help them a whole lot young QB (You don't like wear­ them to the promise land. He Johnson, and 27 wasted first- the most important ones). They this year. If Daunte Culpep­ ing helmets on your motorcycle? will have a hcird time, however, round draft picks. Jon Kitna is weren't the best team last year per can return to form, he and You wear one every day!) whose with a weak running game in the nothing special but he's solid and they lost a lot in the offsea­ Currey along with a menage play will greatly affect the fate wake of veteran Ahman Green's and with the weapons he has, son so they sure as hell aren't of decent RBs could potentially of this team, pretty good WRs, departure. The defense is shap­ he will put up great stats. Big now. From what I've seen so far, string something together to put and a good speed back in Willie ing up-particularly the talented question mark in the running 4th is generous. a few points on the board, but Parker with Najeh Davenport to young LB corps- and this team game (which doesn't even fea­ they won't be doing a whole lot. 5.) Chicago Bears - Lance punch things in. should surprise some teams this ture a clear starter between Ta- A pretty good defense-particu- Briggs is still there next to Brian 13.) St. Louis Rams - Ste­ year (just like they did the Ea­ tum Bell and Kevin Jones, with larly against the pass- but over­ Urlacher, DT Tommie Harris is ven Jackson, Marc Bulger, gles on Sunday), but are no real T.J. Duckett for short yardage rated due to the fact that if you healthy again, and their defense Isaac Bruce, and Torry Holt. A threat to the bears hegemony in situations) and a weak defense are always losing, teams don't Js ready to shut offenses down. scary offense (and a WR duo I the NFC North. means this team won't be win­ pass on you much. % if they're lucky, maybe have ranked likely at 3rd in the 20.) Tennessee Titans - Vince ning too many games. Grossman will manage func­ 32.) Cleveland Browns - The league behind fndy and Cincy). Young had an impressive year tionality this year with the ad­ 26.) New York Giants - only team with two first round Defense is lackluster, but if they for a rookie- especially given the dons of an athletic dumpoff Without Tiki Barber, the rest of picks, the Browns are finally do­ can step it up, the Rams will be fact that he is the only player on °Ption at TE and Devin Hester the Giants offense- especially ing a lot to improve with their a team to fear. the offensive side of the ball for screwing around aU over the Eli Manning- are going to have QB-of-the-future, studly young place. 14.) Jacksonville Jaguars - A Tennessee- but even he can't win to seriously step it up. Jacobs lineman-of-the-future Joe solid team. Great defensive line all the games for them now that and Droughns show promise Thomas, and worn down Larry 6.) New Orleans Saints - and another team in contention Pacman Jones is gone and he'll at a somewhat coherent run­ Johnson-from-the-future Jamal. politic Offense. Reggie Bush for best RB duo in the league be forced to play 11 positions on ning game, and Manning has Lewis, but they aren't yet able to showed improvement last year, (though I believe they'll be re­ defense as well. shown flashes of great play. A really compete. SEPT. 17, 2007 -THE SANPSPUR|^| VOL. 114 ISSUE 01 SPORTS NFL Week One RoundUP! much to say about the Jets' p J reigning Super Bowl champi­ out fired up and executing, as er Jason Elam nailed a 42 yard e formance, as the Patriots dor ons (Indianapolis Colts), led Colts' head Coach Tony Dungy field goal for the 15-14 victory. nated in nearly every aspect i by future hall-of-fame quarter­ obviously had an effective game New England Patriots 38, the game. back Peyton Manning, ripped plan for the Saints' high pow­ New York Jets 14. With key new through the Saints' secondary, ered offense from last season. additions to the Patriots during The prime match up for nexj completing 18 of 30 passes for The final score was 41-10, as the the off-season such as Randy week's games will be the Pat 288 yards and three touch­ Colts definitely made clear to Moss, Donte Stallworth, and ots vs. the San Diego Chargers downs. Manning's favorite tar­ other teams around the league Adalius Thomas, expectations on Sunday night football, twj powerhouse teams. Howevei Benji Zwain get, Marvin Harrison, caught that they're a force to be reck­ to succeed are at an all-time high this week is not quite over ye| the sandspur one of those touchdown pass­ oned with. for New England. Do you think es, while the number two re­ Denver Broncos 15, Buffalo that maybe there would be that as there are back to back Moul ceiver on the depth chart, Reg­ Bills 14. For Bills fans, it was a slight chance that come Week 1 day night games tonight. For all of those NFL fans gie Wayne, snagged the other heart-breaker. However, in a they crumble and fold under the The first of the two out there, the wait is over—the two. The Saints' offense, which game in which Denver was sup­ spotlight? the Cincinnati Bengals vs. 2007 season is finally under­ ranked number one overall last posed to run the table, the Bills Sorry Patriot-haters, but Baltimore Ravens, which way. As for the non-NFL fans, year, fell well short of expecta­ faired pretty well in their season that's just not happening. New showcase a high -powered 1 now might be a good time to get tions. opener, losing by only a point... England met their expectations gal offense against perhaps in tune with the program, for The 2006 NFC pro-bowl and just barely. With the score with delight in their season even higher-powered Ravejj this season should be a thriller quarterback and runner-up MVP 14-12 in Buffalo's favor with less opener, and the Jets were sim­ defense—which will preva for all spectators, players, and Drew Brees did not play his than a minute remaining in the ply victimized. Randy Moss Directly after that, the Arizon coaches. best game, going 28/41 with 192 fourth quarter, Denver had one got off to a quick start in his first Cardinals make the relativelj Week 1 is always particu­ yards, two interceptions, and no last chance to set up a winning regular season game as a Patriot, short trip to San Francisco, larly exciting because not only touchdowns. The dynamic duo drive. catching nine balls for 183 yards, two young teams on the does it break the anticipation of of running backs Reggie Bush With a few sharp, well- including a 51 yard touchdown square off in a battle represent' the start of a new season, but it and Deuce McAllister combined placed passes by second year reception. Tom Brady was ing NFC West, which is predicp is also the best time for teams to for just 76 yards mshing and Broncos' quarterback Jay Cutler, practically flawless, completing ed to be the most competitrJ make statements to the league- also posted zero touchdowns. the Broncos were able to march nearly 80 percent of his passes division in the NFL this yea) saying, "Hey, we came ready In fact, the entire offense of all the way down to the Bills' (22 of 28) for 297 yards and two but who knows for sure? to play." I'm going to give a New Orleans was held without 25 yard line with roughly 0:08 touchdowns. All we know for sure preview of some of the action an offensive touchdown the en­ seconds left and no timeouts re­ To add to New England's that there is much football which took place around the tire game, their only touchdown maining. As the clock was run­ success, kick returner Ellis be watched from now throujj league this week. coming from the defensive side ning down, the Broncos quickly Hobbs srecord by returning February. Indianapolis Colts 41, New of the ball on a 55 yard fumble substituted 11 guys on and off the opening kick of the second Orleans Saints 10. The solo recovery and return by ex-Colt, the field, getting the final play half 108 yards for a touchdown. Thursday night match-up be­ Jason David. off with just one second on the Apart from Jets' wide receiver tween the Saints and Colts got However, one must credit clock. Rewardingly, they capi­ Laveranues Coles' and his two the season underway, as the the Colts defense for coming talized when veteran place kick­ touchdowns< there is simply not Women's Sports Team Previews

We are very excited that he to improve their record and has chosen to bring his expertise off to a fresh and positive sta to Rollins this year. Amy Barlow Thank you to all who came oi| Rollins is to be the first the sandspur and supported them! Lacrosse school in the state to offer both Volleyball Rollins welcomes men's and women's lacrosse. new freshmen this year. Jer While Coach Short has not yet Sherwood, middle blocker, been given any athletic money Erin Wareham, setter, are su Lacrosse has finally come with which to recruit, he has Rollins volleyball preseason to make a quick impact for to Rollins College! Rollins now still brought in at least four began the second week of Au­ team this season. Look out! offers 23 varsity sports to its top-notch players. His season gust with three-a-days and end­ senior right side hitter Lore] students. The game of lacrosse is looking promising as fitness ed preseason with the team's Orlandini! She was athlete | has had the fastest growth rate and weights began last Tuesday. first ever trip to Hawaii! While the week this week for Roll of any high school sport in the There are plenty of students is was a great experience and al­ athletics and has tremendo; country. who are interested in playing lowed time to bond and mesh, power in her arm swing. Sports Illustrated named lacrosse at the college level, and the team did not do as well as Not only is she talented, s lacrosse as "the fastest growing now Rollins will be a choice for they hoped to. is aggressive and determiii| game in the US at any level. As all of those who would not have Interviewed for a season on the court. She is bring of last year, the athletic director, given it a chance in the past. preview was junior, number plenty of leadership and ener^ Parker, hired v new coach and Short is looking for players who fourteen, Nikki Swift. Nikki is to the court, so watch out co the ball began to roll, or shall are athletic, intense, determined a phenomenal player who has a petitors. The team is going] we say fly? Rollins girls will be and competitive. great jump and stellar defensive graduate five seniors after coached by Dennis Short, who As soon as this program ability. She will make a positive has 14 years of experience and season, Christie Eastman, gets its feet off the ground, impact for the team this year was the head coach of a DI pro-. tina Reinders, Piper Young, hopefully the athletic depart­ and next. gram for five years. They will Cline and Orlandini, so notf| ment will allow Coach Short The volleyball team's cur­ compete in the NCAA DII con­ the time to capitalize on a budget where he can recruit rent record is 5-3 as a result of ference starting in the spring of talent and dominate the con players from all over the coun­ a disappointing finish of 1-3 in 2008. The girls home field will ence. try in order to make Rollins the Hawaii opener. Nikki be­ be Showalter Field, located in Thank you to Nikki 9 Lacrosse the top in Division II lieves that it will "improve as the heart of Winter Park. Since for the interview and the insf athletics. Next year Short plans the season continues but their lacrosse is just beginning here scoop on the team this year* to heavily recruit experienced biggest challenge will be over­ in the community it is expected good luck volleyball! Septefl] freshman in order to stack the coming the conference". The that many will attend and en­ 16, 19, and 21 are the dates f team for future success. Sunshine state conference is ar­ courage support for the new the Tars next home games. Look out for the new Tar's guably the hardest in DII. Rol­ team. lins plays Eckert, Tampa, women lacrosse, and we will lins is ranked 7th out of nine this Short coached previously at PHOTO COURTESY OF St. Leo, respectively. All keep you updated about the ros- ROLLINS COLLEGE year, hoping to make a gigantic Ocee HS in Orlando, was the as­ teams are in the Sunshine ter and the future game sched- ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT leap forward. conference and will be crutj sistant at Ursinis College in PA, ule in the future! Make sure to REACHING HIGH: Lorena Last weekend Rollins host­ matches for the Tars. Make' and then at the University of Al­ come out and support our new Orlandini is about to crush bany, NY before coming to start ed a tournament with Colo­ to come out and support team by cheering loud and let- someone's dreams with a rado Christian, Michigan Tech, up the program at Rollins. Short ting the competitors know that nasty block. Lady Tars! Have a great sea^ graduated with a B.A. in history University of Alabama, and St. girls! Rollins College is here to. win! Mary's. Rollins team took first from Ursinis College and a mi­ Go Tars! nor in English. place, beating almost every team in three games to none, VOL. 114 ISSUE 01 SPORTS SEPT.-17, 2007 -THE SANDSPUR

One Final College Try Gene Howard's Triumphant Comeback

Daniel Paulling the sandspur

Baseball is not the biggest brushing his teeth. Howard, 23, said in April. "It re­ Newberry (S.C.) College, be­ and closed out a game against sport in Nahant, Massachu­ A trip to Dr. James Andrews ally sucks not being able to play. lieved -in Howard's potential of Florida Southern." setts. But for Gene Howard, an in Birmingham, Alabama, de­ You get used to it after a while, becoming a good pitcher. Howard's bat has also infielder/pitcher for the Rollins livered the prognosis: Howard but it is really hard not going "I played with How- * drawn a lot of attention. College Tars, it is something he had a torn rotator cuff and a out there." ie's [Howard's] older brother In the 2006 season, his last has played his entire life. A se­ torn labrum. He had the surgery When Howard was on Christian and coached his oth­ healthy year, Howara hit .384, a rious shoulder injury, though, on March 1st and missed the're- the field, scouts took notice of er brother Justin, so I knew he figure that led the Tars. He also nearly ended that career, one mainder of the season. his fastball, which sometimes could pitch," Rikeman said. led the team in slugging percent­ that scouts were following. Expected length of rehabili­ reached the mid 90's. Pitching "His brother Justin basically age, hits, doubles, triples, home "Scouts have been talking tation: eight months. Chance of for the first time in his career, told me that he had a live arm runs, RBIs, and total bases. to me ever since my freshman successful comeback: a far cry Howard had a 2.66 ERA in 44 so when Gene arrived, it was an Rikeman believes"; that year," Howard said. "I had a from 100%. innings his freshman year and a easy decision." Howard can make it back to the bad sophomore year, but a great To get back onto the base­ 3.38 ERA his junior year. • Pitching has given How­ promising form he showed last junior year. I thought I was go­ ball diamond, Howard had to "I've never worked with a ard what he considers to be the year. ing to get drafted.". make it through rehab. After his pitching coach," Howard said. most memorable moments of "Gene is special because he All of the major league surgery, he spent two hours a "I've got a good curveball, good his baseball career. They came is tenacious, fearless, and loves teams passed on Howard, how­ day stretching and doing band fastball, and I use a changeup in victories against two of Rol­ the game," Rikeman said. "Most ever, and he returned to Rol­ work, all in an effort to stabilize if I'm not closing. My fastball is lins' biggest rivals. of all, Gene is a caring person. lins to play out his senior year. his right shoulder joint. He will usually 89-92 [mphj, but I got it "In the '04 regionals, we You have to dig to find the true Howard's shoulder began to finally pick up a baseball and up to 94 the summer after my were at home and lost the first Gene, but he is tremendous." hurt near the beginning of that begin throwing with the rest of freshman year." game," Howard said. "It was a season. The pain was so tre­ his teammates this month. Then head coach Bob Rike- double elimination tournament, mendous that he had trouble "There are some good days, man, who recruited Howard so we had to win. I pitched two sleeping, combing his hair, and and there are some bad days," and is now the head coach for scoreless innings against Tampa Tars' Soccer Experiences Ups and Downs

Cathleen Ward and Lindsay Hansen

Cheers could out the Tars 0-1. shots on goal, but be heard echoing Sunday's game the score was still 0- throughout the cam­ turned to be in high­ 0. The keeper, Frazer pus as the women's er spirits, the ladies Siddall, had a great soccer team played ahead by one in the one on one save that against West Florida first thirteen min­ brought the crowd to on Friday and Thom­ utes, thanks to Jessica its feet. as on Sunday. Moony with an assist The Argonauts Friday's match from Julie Gatt. The came back in the sec­ proved to be difficult score remained stag­ ond half right after for the women, the nant for the remain­ the 30 minute mark. score at the end of der of the first half. The game ended 0- half time 0-0. 7 shots The second half 1 in favor of West on West Florida's goal was a turn of perfor­ Florida, but not in failed to put points on mance for the Lady vain. The Tars had an the board, but goalie Tars, with four more impressive 17 shots Stina Lykke Peterson goals scored by Jeri on goal and a strong made saves to help Ostuw, Mellissa defense in the second her team stay in the Doerk, Chelsea Brady half. game. Lykke Peter­ and Meagan Thomas. Sunday's after­ son saved nine shots Shots on goal by the noon rain caused a on goal throughout end of the game were half hour delay after the game, holding 22-4 in the Tars' favor. the end of the first the Argonauts until West Florida is the half, but not before overtime. team to beat when it the Tars triumphed The second half comes to soccer. Af­ two goals scored by did not reap any ter the loss against Leslie Osei and Brad­ more goals, the score the Lady Argonauts, ley Welch. At the end still at a standstill. the men proved to of the game the Tars West Florida be an equally dif­ had 18 shots on goal, managed a goal ficult opponent. In and a final score of against the Tars in the the first half, the Tars 2-0. 93rd minute, shutting had a promising four

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