University of South Florida Scholar Commons Crow's Nest University History: Campus Publications 9-7-2010 Crow's Nest : 2010 : 09 : 07 University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/crows_nest Recommended Citation University of South Florida St. Petersburg., "Crow's Nest : 2010 : 09 : 07" (2010). Crow's Nest. 626. https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/crows_nest/626 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University History: Campus Publications at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Crow's Nest by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. NAVIGATING THE NEWS FOR USF ST. PETERSBURG Volume 45 • Issue 2 This year, our opponents are stronger than ever... .. ,. .. .. .. • fJ •• ~t/~ ' .... .. CAMPUS & BEYON'$52 Novice debaters surprise tea111111ate! Nikeya Williams Porter and Almeida's new friendship brought Porter and Almeida seemed unstoppable in Editor-in-Chief forth more than causal conversations. It gave their final round of debating, until Porter [email protected] them clout and recognition from their peers. suddenly lost her voice during the fifth USF Sr. Petersburg debaters Kristen Porter "[Kristen and Greg's win was a] surprise," round of the debate." It was [still] quite a and Greg Almeida placed third out of the Trigaux said. surprise," Almeida said. 40 competing debate reams at the Arizona Porter, an incoming freshman during Although, Almeida and Porter had a Debate Institute summer program. the time of the debate, had not debated few concerns about Porter staying in the Porter, an incoming freshman, and on the collegiate level before, and Almeida, debate without a voice, they still kept their Almeida, the novice debater, took the lead in the novice debater, had only debated in determination. their first round of debate. "We worked well three tournaments before going the Arizona "Kristen [was still able to stay] at the table together," Almeida said. "We really surprised Debate Institute. and help me strategize [without speaking]," a lot of people." "I was really proud of us," Porter said. Almeida said. Porter and Almeida never debated together "David was a great [debate] coach." In the end, Porter and Almeida walked before attending the Arizona Debate Trigaux coached and helped sharpen way with winning five out six debates at the Institute. However, they did meet during Porter and Almeida's debate skills, by program. the school year, and briefly introduced building on their strengths. "Kristen is well­ For more information about the USF themselves to each other. versed in philosophical arguments," Trigaux St. Petersburg debate team's upcoming "Greg was in Brazil [for halfof the summer] said. "Greg knows politics and finding competitions, please contact David Trigaux and Kristen was here," said debate President arguments." at [email protected]. David Trigaux. With Trigaux's help and motivation, Stingray progra~ gives students a brighter future , M .. •• *4iW. ~: ::"'- t ,ac;c rm ___ • ._ > · .~ - · IE.._ .... .., Keeley Sheenan ::r 0 Managing Editor g [email protected] 8 !; A small USF St. Petersburg program is set ~ to make big waves across the state. Project 0.... 10: Transition Education Network is creating ·~ 1. a pilot program-Project 10 Stingray-to a help students with intellectual disabilities take on bigger roles in their communities. The Stingray program is parr of the larger Project 10 at USF Sr. Petersburg that helps students with disabilities on campus, operating with a $1.2 million annual grant. In 2008, the Governor's Commission on Disabilities released a report and recommendations regarding persons with disabilities in the state. "[The commission] looks at people with disabilities from the time they're born until the time they die, and what issues they face Students in the Stingray program began participating in campus life last semester. in the state of Florida," said Jordan Knab, academic mentors. The involved as a mentor this semester because director of Project 10. academic mentors will the program is an opportunity to make a The education subdivision within the ideally be other students difference in the community, he said. commission recommended a pilot program in the classes they "As a pilot [program], we should really be developed at a university to help are auditing, to help put as much energy into it as we can, so The Stingray program introduces students to waterfront activities. high school graduates with intellectual them use Blackboard programs like this can spread across the disabilities-like high-functioning Down disability graduates high school around age and offer support. The goal of the social state," Ellingron said. "The experiences you Syndrome or language impairments, for 18, traditionally that student would return mentorships is to "develop friendships and get from being involved truly make college example-transition into colleges and the to his or her high school for another four help the students branch out and explore unique. People who have not experienced workfor~e. To meet this need, the university years, often taking courses he or she has different opportunities," Shaffer said. that, we should try to ·reach out to them." started Project 10 Stingray last March. already completed, with much younger The Stingray program paired with Student Other students on campus can.get involved A small group ofstudents with intellectual students. "It makes them seem not as equal Government (SG) this semester as a starting as mentors, Shaffer said. "The goal is to form disabilities from Pinellas County schools are as their age-appropriate peers," said Michael point for finding mentors. A number of SG friendships, bonds and relationships, and taking classes at the university this semester, Shaffer, project coordinator. members plan to be mentors this year. SG [the program is] not purely an act of charity," while participating in other campus "In the past with transition programs, President James Scott said he thinks the he said. He said they are striving to provide activities, and internships on and off campus. what they really were was special education program takes a good step toward "addressing a "natural atmosphere" for the students and The program focuses on job skills, academics classes on a college campus," Knab said. One inequities" that the state has not adequately mentors. and living independently. The students are of the Stingray program's goals is to give focused on in the past. "There's an underlying principle to a registered with USF, have student ID cards, the students a_ college experience parallel to "The university experience that we get, university and it's to do good," Scott said. "I an.d had to apply and be interviewed by that of any degree-seeking student. "For all we take it for granted. [In college] ·we think that as our campus grows, our impact Project Hl associates to be accepted into the intents and purposes, they're USF students," develop our social skills, our communication will increase. This is an opportunity for our program. he said. skills, our organizational skills," Scott said. campus to chart uncharted waters and do a When a student with an intellectual Each of the students will have social and SG Vice President Jon Ellingron is getting very good thing." ' CAMPUS & BEYON.s53 iil1 Crow's Nest The Cackling Hen on Manatee County Directory , them fool you. This bridge holds no surprise stoplight town, highlighted by the General Robbio Gowl<y I I Campus Editor ~ on the other side and will not launch your Supply store that the march of time left Adviser rcroJI;f~maiLusf.edu vehicle at rocket speed. behind. One long blink will cause you to miss Deb Wolfe The Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge The first exit across the bay that offers more downtown entirely. I perished ... er ... lived is a scenic drive for some, a nerve-wracking than cattle and trees is the exit for Ellenton. in Parrish for over a year. The day I was late bridge for others, and "Where's that?!" for Ellenton is best known for its Prime Outlets, to class after getting stuck behind a tractor Editor-in-Chief a few. The bridge connects Pinellas County where I've nabbed many $5 shirts, bur there on the road was the day I decided to move Nikeya Williams with Manatee County at 65 (or 85) mph. are other landmarks without flashing signs. back to the 'burg. Residents of surrounding If it weren't for this prominent structure, It's home to one of the world's last surviving towns often deem the town of Palmetto one would have to boat, swim or drive K-Marr scores, kept in business by snowy­ "Palm-ghetto." Bradenton is deemed "the Managing Editor through Tampa traffic to get to the Ellenton haired locals resistant to change. There are friendly city" on a new water rower along Keeley Sheehan Outlet Mall or to see livestock. As a regular no automatic doors, so be ready to push your 1-75. I had no idea water towers were still commuter over this bridge, allow me to way in '80s-sryle. built, but they are in Manatee Counry. introduce you to this not-at-all hidden gem Next to the mall is the Ellenton Ice and The Sunshine Skyway offers a scenic & Campus Beyond and its other side. It did make No. 3 on The Sports Complex, with two ice rinks that stay or thrilling ride to Manatee Counry. The Robbie Crowley Travel Channel's "Top 10 Bridges" in the frozen year-round under an igloo-shaped "other side" gives a setting different from St Campus Editor world. roof Although some locals are just shocked Petersburg, with cow pastures and orange For only a dollar each way, the bridge by the ice itself, it is actually the daily groves, discount shopping and an ice rink.