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crowsneststpete.com CARRY ON CAMPUS? By M.S. Butler Crow’s Nest Cor r es pondent organization may be subject to the possessed under state law,” Florida with the Uniform Crime Reporting “I don’t think you’re going to student conduct process … The Carry said in a released statement. Program show UNF has one find anybody in higher education unauthorized possession, storage, The organization claims Lainez of the lowest crime rates in the in law enforcement who is going University of North Florida stu- use or sale of any weapon (lethal or worries “that she has to choose Florida university system. Since to want guns on their campus,” dent Alexandria Lainez would like non-lethal), firearm, or any incen- between her family’s safety and her 2005, crimes reported by Stump said. to pack more than Bill Maxwell, adjunct profes- books and a sor at St. Petersburg lunch when College, remembers she leaves two occasions when home for he feared for his safety school every when confronted by stu- day—she dents about their final would like grades. to pack a “Call me cow- gun. ardly or super- The sensitive for Jacksonville believing that resident, along the growing with an organization called Florida diary, explosive or destructive gun violence on Carry, is suing UNF for violating device.” school campuses, the easy her Second Amendment right to Florida Carry filed the suit on edu- availability of guns, and laws carry a gun on campus. The lawsuit behalf of Lainez, a single mother, cation in an increasing number has revived a dormant debate about to force UNF to allow the student on a of states that permit con- a university student’s right to bear to keep a weapon in her vehicle daily cealed weapons on arms on campus and a school’s on school property. University basis” when campus will turn our right to dictate public safety policy officials worry this is a first step attending UNF. Currently, institutions of higher to its students. toward complete elimination of the eight of Florida’s universities, learning into places of UNF has a policy against weap- school’s weapons ban and would including the USFSP, have policies open fear,” Maxwell ons of any kind in its student hand- expose their students to undue risk prohibiting possession of a firearm said. book, much like USF St. Petersburg. and leave the university vulnerable on campus. This type of USFSP’s reads: “The commis- to legal liability. Florida law forbids possession of opposition has sion, aiding, abetting, attempting, “No public college or university a firearm in any educational insti- not deterred or inciting of any of the follow- has the right to prevent students tution within Florida’s school dis- Second ing actions constitutes an offense from having a firearm in their car tricts. USFSP cites it in its student the UNF Amendment for which a student or a student as long as the firearm is legally handbook: “Florida State Statute Police organiza- 790.06 (12) forbids the carrying of tions like firearms on a university campus. Department Florida Firearms are not allowed in USF included no Carry. facilities, except when carried by homicides, no Proponents of lifting Hogarth plus 9 advance law enforcement officers.” cases of man- the ban in Florida were buoyed The lawsuit, however, argues slaughter, one forcible when the Colorado Supreme Court By Christopher Guinn UNF, and other state universities, rape and three aggravated assaults. ruled its ban violated a 2003 state St af f Reporte r interviewed by the committee over do not qualify for that exemption The majority of incidents involved law allowing concealed firearms. the next few months. The commit- because they are state universities minor traffic accidents and petty Currently, 24 states leave the tee will then select around three and not “local school districts”— thefts from dorm rooms. policy up to the individual uni- Interim Regional Vice Chancellor finalists to recommend to USF the specific wording in the bill. A similar report for USFSP versities, and five states—Oregon, Bill Hogarth and nine other appli- President Judy Genshaft for per- “UNF is always first and fore- shows the USFSP Police Mississippi, Wisconsin, Utah and cants will advance to the next stage manent employment. The regional most concerned about the safety of Department reported three forcible Colorado—now permit concealed of scrutiny by the committee rec- chancellors at USFSP and USF our students,” the university said rapes, two robberies and one aggra- weapons on campus. ommending candidates for USF St. Sarasota-Manatee serve solely at in a released statement. “We do not vated assault from 2009 to 2011. Many gun rights advocates Petersburg’s permanent executive. the discretion of Genshaft. allow students to bring weapons on Other law enforcement agencies assert a lift on the ban is needed to The 10 were selected from a The university hopes to finish campus and we do not allow stu- reported two forcible rapes, 10 rob- protect themselves from outbreaks list of 72 that had applied to the the process by the end of the dents to keep weapons locked in beries and 10 aggravated assaults in of violence, such as the Virginia position prior to the Nov. 30 soft spring semester, said USFSP the trunks of their cars. We believe the same timeframe. Two weapons Tech shootings in 2007 in which deadline. The committee mem- Communications Director Tom that we are following the law and law violations were reported during 32 people died. They argue that bers had slightly less than a week Scherberger. we believe this is the best policy for those years. easing the restrictions could pre- to make their decisions. Former The search firm R. William a safe campus.” Many of the police chiefs of vent future assaults. Ken Stanton, USF St. Petersburg administrator Funk and Associates will likely Opponents of firearms on Florida’s state universities, includ- a Ph.D. student at Virginia Tech Kent Kelso, now at Texas A&M- present a second list in the last week campus say crime statistics for UNF, ing USF Police Chief Thomas at the time of the shootings, now Texarkana, had applied but did not of the process, William Funk told whose student population tops Longo and University of Florida believes if concealed weapons are make the cut. students during a “town hall style” 16,000, conflicts with the argument Police Chief Linda Stump, have permitted on campus students and The semifinalists will bemeeting earlier in the semester. for armed protection on campus. stated their opposition to open faculty will be safer. See LIST, pg. 3 Crimes reported in accordance carry laws on university campuses. See GUNS pg. 3 December 10, 2012 | Volume 47 | Issue 15 crowsneststpete.com USF FANS SILLY FOR WILLIE News Briefs Coach led former team to two 7-5 seasons after poor record, was successful recruiter at Stanford Trip no more! The wonky side- walk in Poynter Park between Harbor Hall and the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library is being torn up in favor of…. well, something less wonky. An email from external affairs announced the city of St. Petersburg is working in “a coordinated effort with USF St. Petersburg to enhance campus safety and pedestrian flow.” New lighting will also be installed. We’re hoping it’s green neon.

Speaking of the library, get ready for a barking good time on Dec. 12. A group of therapy dogs from Therapy Dogs International will be on paw to destressify the exam-takers, project makers and constant movers and shakers at USFSP. Paws for a moment and stop terrierfying yourself over all the ruff stuff you’ve been dealing with. You’ll leave wondering howl you’ll ever deal without them. Woof!

As the new year nears, pledge to give up duped grouper with some Courtesy of USF Athletics help from the College of Marine “Great effort, lot of enthusiasm, and guys being disciplined,” said , as he accepted the job to coach the USF Bulls football team. “Discipline is Science. the key to success. The college unveiled its QPyre Handheld Sensor on By Mike Hopey podium to introduce Willie Taggart in Willie Taggart. His career is filled seasons under Taggart. In 2012, Wednesday—a device that can St af f Reporte r as the Bulls’ third on with success and achievement.” they earned a bid to the Little verify whether the delicious fish Dec. 8. Woolard joked about the rela- Caesars Bowl against Central is a phony or the real deal. Some The exhaustive search for South USF President Judy Genshaft tively short time since he was last Michigan. local restaurants illegally adver- Florida’s next football coach took opened the press conference before in front of the press to announce Taggart plans to build a team tise other species as grouper and less than a week. Six days after handing things over to Woolard. the firing of Holtz on Dec. 2. Last that is tough. A team that no one charge cut-rate prices, putting Athletic Director Doug Woolard “This is a great day for USF ath- Sunday, he announced his plan to will want to play. Taggart says they legitimate businesses in a bind. fired he stood at the letics,” he said. “We have a winner find USF’s third ever head coach. won’t bow to anybody. Previous tests to weed out the “We cast a very wide net,” he “If you want to come build a fishy fakes cost thousands of dol- said. “As I anticipated our pool of bully,” Taggart said, “this is where lars and took weeks to complete. candidates was excellent. It was to get it done.” The QPyre? Only $2,500. Better wide and it was diverse.” The first step, he said, is to sell ask Santa. Taggart joins USF after three his system to current USF players. seasons as the head coach of the “What we have to do is get Western University everyone on the bus. Get them in Got a pocket full of cash and Hilltoppers. From 2010 to 2012, the right seat and have Coach T an aching desire to stay in your WKU went 16-20 overall and 13-11 drive the bus,” Taggart said to loud dorm room? Good news! in the . cheers from the fans in attendance. Students living in Residence “There was opportunity to do His second step is to find the Hall One and the University great things here,” Taggart said. best players the Bulls can recruit. Student Center have until 11 a.m. “Do something special. I said I’d At Stanford, he was so successful on Dec. 15 to pack up their neces- never leave WKU unless I had a with recruiting that sary goods and leave. Those who chance to go and win a national put him in charge of the southeast. fail to vacate will be charged $50 championship and I really believe “Recruiting is like brushing per hour until they leave. that can get done here.” your teeth and combing your hair,” Next semester’s move-in is Taggart will make $1 million Taggart said. “Once you stop you scheduled for Jan. 6 at noon, over the course of his five-year con- start to look bad.” meaning it would only cost a stu- tract—considerably less than Holtz. Taggart took time at the begin- dent $26,450 to stay here for the Taggart will have a smaller buyout ning of his press conference to entirety of break. Might as well as a result. Despite the smaller thank the Harbaugh family for pick up a QPyre while you’re at it. financial commitment, Taggart will their support in his career. He was have $190,000 annually, the same as excited to be close to his mother Holtz, for his assistant coaches. and father, who he has only seen Working with less shouldn’t once or twice a year since leaving be a problem for Taggart. After for Kentucky in 1994. an abysmal first season in which Courtesy of USF Athletics WKU went 2-10, the Hilltoppers See TAGGART, pg. 8 Defensive tackle Todd Chandler meets with new coach Willie Taggart after rebounded with back-to-back 7-5 the press conference announcing his hire. crowsneststpete.com December 10, 2012 | Volume 47 | Issue 15 Maybe second The other nine list in spring Continued from front page These candidates all have administrative experience Students fought for at colleges and universities of comparable size to Funk said he did not know the end of her contract. Sullivan, an USFSP, though some are not in this role currently. honor society percentage of hires drawn from accreditation specialist, had been committee-vetted lists compared to brought out of retirement to fix Several, too, work at universities with arrangements the finalists vetted by his firm. For USFSP’s flagging status with the similar to USF’s system-within-a-system. By Tyler Killette St af f Reporte r aiding in the selection process, the Southern Association of Colleges Candidates are listed alphabetically and with their firm will earn $50,000. Funk is like and Schools. After one year in the the “six degrees of Kevin Bacon” of position, Genshaft offered Sullivan current or most recent position. USF St. Petersburg’s highest achiev- higher education, he said, for all the a five-year contract, which was to ing journalism students were •John Anderson: President, Alfred State College, Alfred, N.Y. college and university administra- expire at the end of this academic inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha tors he has helped place. year. This decision, following the •Linda Bradley: Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, honor society on Friday, gaining The off-the-record nature of removal of former leaders Karen University of Central Florida, Orlando, Fla. recognition among the country’s that concurrent process allows White at the end of the 2008 fall most promising young journalists. for better candidates, Funk said, semester and Bill Heller in 2002, •Ron Brown: Provost, Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich. Before graduating in August, as many experienced administra- caused animosity between leaders 22-year-old Malory Speir worked tors would rather not advertise to in the Faculty Senate and the uni- •Yash Gupta: CEO, SDP Telecom, Montreal, Canada. tenaciously to make the KTA chap- their employer they are looking for versity president. ter a reality. With the help of Robert another job. Senior faculty members close •Michael R. Lane: professor of accounting, Emporia, Kan. Dardenne, then director of the Michael R. Lane, one of the to Sullivan said she would have journalism department, Speir suc- semifinalists, stepped down as pres- stayed if offered an extension to her •Michael Renner: professor of biology and psychology, Drake University, ceeded in getting USFSP approved ident of Emporia State University contract. Des Moines, Iowa. as the society’s newest chapter. in 2011 after it was discovered he The day his selection as interim “I thought it would be benefi- was seeking a position elsewhere. chancellor was announced, •Ralph Rogers: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Purdue University cial for myself and other students “Some important constituents were Hogarth told The Crow’s Nest he Calumet, Hammond, Ind. to have access to the organization,” unable to accept my decision to had no intention of pursuing the Speir said, explaining that mem- explore another opportunity, and permanent position. Though since •Jeff Senese: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Johnson & Wales bership in KTA means being part it became difficult to continue to be then, he called the chancellorship University, Miami, Fla. of a prestigious group that repre- effective in making progress for the “the best job I’ve ever had,” in a sents the top 10 percent of journal- university,” he wrote in his applica- blog post published to the univer- •Sophia Wisniewska: Chancellor, Penn State Brandywine, Media, Penn. ism students nationwide. tion letter. sity’s website. “It adds something extra to your The previous chancellor, resume and hopefully gives stu- Margaret Sullivan, resigned during [email protected] dents that competitive edge they the summer, a year before the need to land an or job,” she said. “Journalism has never been easy,” Dardenne said. “Everyone has ideas about what is true and Guns ‘not force what the news should say, but the program from the beginning has tried to teach and uphold the high- field but we est values of journalism, no matter how our graduates end up using their degrees.” can defend This chapter of KTA gives the school a chance to recognize stu- dents who have reached the high- ourselves’ est level of academic achievement, while working towards bettering Continued from front page journalism and journalism educa- tion, he said. Founded in 1910 at the University “It is not a force field, but would have allowed the of Missouri, KTA is the nation’s it just means that if some- open carrying of fire- seventh oldest national honor soci- thing bad does happen arms throughout the ety. Of about 400 journalism pro- we can defend ourselves,” state, including on college grams in the United States, only Stanton said. campuses. In February, 95 have established KTA chapters, Marion Hammer, however, St. Augustine adding to the society’s prestige. The former National RifleRepublican Senator John Greek letters of KTA mean “The Association president, Thrasher stripped the bill Truth Will Prevail” and represent emphasized a concealed of its provision allowing the English words “Knowledge, weapons law would ensure weapons on campus. His Truth, Accuracy.” not every student would decision followed an acci- Speir, a Pinellas County native, be able to bring a gun on dent involving the daughter wrote freelance for The Crow’s Nest, campus. A state law would of his friend, Bob Cowie. New Roots News and the Tampa allow residents who are 21 On Jan. 9, Ashley Cowie, Bay Times during her four years at years old, who take a train- a 20-year-old interior USFSP. She graduated magna cum ing class and pass a back- design student at Florida laude after completing an intern- ground check, to obtain State University died in her ship with a PBS station in San permits. sorority house. A friend was Jose, California, where she cur- “Nothing about a uni- showing her a variant on an rently resides. Although she grad- versity or college campus AK-47 rifle when the gun uated before official inductions, should take away an indi- accidentally discharged. Dardenne said Speir’s hard work vidual’s right of self- was the driving force in getting the defense,” Hammer said. [email protected] chapter under way. Just last year, the Florida State Senate introduced [email protected] Senate Bill 234, which December 10, 2012 | Volume 47 | Issue 15 crowsneststpete.com

Students transferring away say USF Tampa is bigger, not better

By Ryan Ballogg easier to make friends at a larger St af f Wr it er campus where you have a higher chance of meeting people with your For some students transferring to common interests.” Tampa, USF St. Petersburg isn’t the Batihk finds the size of the right fit. campus to be a little bit intimidat- For others, USFSP is a stepping- ing, though he admits it does pres- stone—a place where they can get a ent more chances to connect with feel for what they want out of col- people. lege. For at least one student, the “I felt like it was too huge,” grass actually looks greener on the he said. “It definitely lacked the other side. close-knit environment of USFSP. Kelly Romero is transferring Though I’ve also heard that the next year because USFSP does Tampa campus has more activities not offer telecommunications, her and events geared towards uniting major of choice. But she doesn’t international students like myself, regret starting her college experi- which is something I haven’t been ence here. able to do [at USFSP].” “I like this campus, and the The university does not track smaller campus atmosphere,” how many students transfer within Romero said. “It was a perfect place the USF system, but it seems to be a to adjust to college life. I think it’s substantial amount. important to think about education “We’re just happy to have first, and then think about what the ones we get,” said Tom kind of experience you want out of Scherberger, USFSP’s director of campus life.” communications. Like Romero, many students Tampa students have a slight transfer for academic reasons. advantage when it comes to pick- Tampa currently offers 89 under- ing classes—they can register for graduate majors, compared to only any course on any campus in the 22 at USFSP. USF system, while USFSP stu- “I personally think the small, dents need to have a 2.5 GPA and close-knit atmosphere we have at 24 credit hours earned. If they want USFSP is golden, and if we had more to transfer, they need a 3.0 GPA and majors to offer, more people would 30 credit hours. be willing to stay as well as transfer Bailee Wolfert graduated with over here,” said Aziz Batihk. Batihk an associate’s degree from Edison is a sophomore temporarily major- State College before she finished ing in environmental science and high school, so she came to USFSP policy until he transfers to Tampa with a junior’s standing. Her major for computer science and engineer- is elementary education with a ing next semester. minor in Spanish and Latin studies, Students cite the allure of the but she is switching to Tampa for a “big campus” experience a reason secondary English degree. for leaving St. Petersburg. Tampa “Tampa was my first choice has 606 student clubs and organi- before I got deferred,” Wolfert said. zations, compared to 48 at USFSP. “Luckily, I make the requirements There are more than 20 dining to transfer so I took advantage choices at the Tampa campus, of that opportunity. It is the only including four dining halls. Among option for furthering my career Thomas Boyd/The Crow’s Nest other attractors: Greek life, more since there aren’t any classes that Aziz Batihk has plans to transfer to USF Tampa to study computer science and engineering next semester. Like other sports opportunities, the popula- I could take at USFSP that would transferring students, Batihk found the process was not as easy as he hoped. tion, “the beautiful landscaping”, count for anything I plan on doing separate buildings for each college, later on. only about to meet the require- life,” she said. first,” Romero said. a bigger library with more comput- “I never pictured myself at a ments at the end of the previous fall Ahmed described USFSP as the The transferring students will ers, multiple parking garages and small university such as USFSP,” semester,” he said. perfect school for freshmen. miss USFSP, but are excited for the multiple residence halls. she said. Wolfert also found her work- “A lot of people aren’t ready to experiences that await them on the “I feel like I’m in a new city Wolfert found there were “a lot of study was temporarily dropped make the full blown transition into other side of Tampa Bay. when I’m at the Tampa campus. things that needed to be checked off because she wasn’t registered at her a college setting. This campus at St. “Honestly, I think I will miss my Although the St. Pete campus is of a list” before she could transfer. new home campus. Pete makes it a lot easier because roommates the most,” Wolfert said. really nice, I’m just more about a “It was slightly complicated and Having spent time at both cam- the class size is smaller and there is “We’ve gotten so close over this past large college campus,” said Imran stressful mostly because I have lim- puses, Romero feels that there are a much higher chance of being in semester that I know we’ll have to Ahmed, a sophomore and biol- ited contact since I’m not at that characteristic differences in the communication with your profes- keep in contact even when I leave. ogy major who is switching cam- campus every day,” she said. mindsets of students at the two sor,” he said. Other than that, I’ve had my heart puses next semester. He is also Batihk also found the transfer- campuses—though the differences Students have a lot of opinions set on Tampa from the beginning, switching for the “more college-like ring process to be precarious. aren’t enough to stop her from about why one campus is better and I’m ready for the right change.” experience.” “Timing and preparation is key. transferring. than the other, but all of the trans- “The diversity of students at the I personally found it difficult to “Kids here are really mature and ferring students agree that they [email protected] Tampa campus makes it feel very transfer over in a timely manner smart in my experience. There’s both have their merits. college-like,” he said. “I feel like it’s for the spring semester when I was something different they want from I wouldn’t change going here crowsneststpete.com December 10, 2012 | Volume 47 | Issue 15 The island of misfit Christmas songs

From some music-forsaken place sprang the idea that any song with jingle bells constituted good holiday music. Unfortunately for us, record labels everywhere agreed. At least now we can appreciate a good one when we hear it. Spike some eggnog and brace yourself for an earful of snowy sludge.

Wonderful Christmastime Dominick the Donkey By Paul McCartney By Ray Allen, Sam Saltzberg and Wandra Somebody got a little overconfident with Merrell his songwriting. Paul could have at least Once, there was an Italian donkey that been more convincing with this commer- helped Santa deliver Christmas presents. Thomas Boyd/The Crow’s Nest cial sellout song; there’s not enough emo- This is one of those songs you’ll listen to Vincent Rescigno hangs an ornament handmade by students earlier in the day during the Winter tion here to excite a toy robot. again out of sheer disbelief that you heard Wonderland party in the University Student Center. Students could stuff their own animals, decorate it the first time. holiday cookies and drink hot chocolate. A Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony is planned for Happy Christmas (War is Over) Monday night at 5 p.m. at the Waterfront dock. By John Lennon and Yoko Ono Last Christmas Beatles members seem to have a tradi- By George Michael tion of fizzling out when it comes to carols. Last Christmas when George Michael Then again maybe this one was just part of gave somebody his heart, they gave it away Yoko’s plot to destroy the band’s legacy and the very next day. SO WHY IS HE SINGING eat John’s soul. ABOUT IT AGAIN THIS YEAR? Teach us how to grow new hearts, George. Christmastime is Here Again By Ringo Starr Christmas Shoes Oh Ringo, say it ain’t so. The hits just keep By Newsong on coming from the Fab Four. He even takes Fathoming the amount of trees that the time to spell out the word “Christmas” must have died to procure an ample amount for us, bless his soul. of sappiness for this song is truly horrific. Seriously, it’s dripping in corny syrup. Christmas Song By George Harrison Same Old Lang Syne He doesn’t actually have one! Hallelujah, By Dan Fogelberg my sweet lord. What’s worse than receiving a big fat bag of coal for Christmas? Can’t tell you, but it starts with “F” and ends with “ogelberg.” December, 2012 | Volume 47 | Issue 15 crowsneststpete.com Editorial Already home for the holidays?

Boomerang Generation (origin: was polishing a turd) – young, edu- is currently at 9.2 24, took longer to move away from ) – phrase that cated, capable adults still living at percent, with underemployment at home. refers to the current generation of home. 17 percent. “I had little motivation to move young adults who leave their child- It’s no news that 18 to 34 year For young adults starting col- away to college because my social hood home, go out in to the world… olds across the globe are staying lege, college dorms are a pricey life existed at home,” Sbani said. and then move back. close to their roots—either moving toss-up. Off-campus housing offers She lived in her hometown of (origin: Japan) back in with their parents or never freedom, but also the unknown: Port Richey for her first two years at – phrase that refers to the current leaving. For parasite singles/those rent and roommates and landlords USF, and made the hour commute The student newspaper at the University generation of young adults who live in /emerging adults/adul- and slumlords and security depos- regularly. of South Florida St. Petersburg. with at their parents’ home to enjoy tescents under 25, a startling 43 its and utilities. In her junior year, she moved a comfortable life. percent were estimated to live with The Boomerang Generation has to an apartment near campus. “I Edit or -in-Chief : Waithood (origin: Middle their parents as of 2009. the wind at their wings when it became engrossed in a new social Ren LaForme East and North Africa) – term to Maybe 18 to 34 year olds living comes to justifications for living at life and realized what I had been Managing Edit or: Christopher Guinn describe unemployed college grad- at home are heeding advice they home. But have we thought about missing.” Cr eat ive Dir ec t or: uates between adolescence and grew up hearing: Enjoy it while what happens to the full-grown She regrets living at home Chelsea Tatham adulthood who financially depend you’re young, and don’t grow up bird that doesn’t leave mama bird’s until 20, saying it perpetuated her New s Edit or : on their parents. too fast. nest? adolescence. Wendy Joan Biddlecombe Emerging Adulthood (origin: The Boomerang Generation is “For me, I fell right back into the The subject of living at home has Ar t s & Lif e Edit or , Ph.D.) – a growing hesitant when it comes to marry- role of being a child,” said Angela proven its logic: young adults today Ryan Ballogg experience characteristic to people ing and starting families, which Mulligan, 24, who moved back are less likely to have financial sup- Opinio n Edit or Jane McInnis 18 to 29 in industrialized societies, contributes to this everlasting un- home for a brief stint when she was port of a spouse, and underemploy- Spor t s Edit or marked by personal instability and commitment. And good for them. 21. ment and unemployment during Mike Hopey self-exploration as they try different They’ve proven to be less willing to Mulligan was a student major- this economy makes money tight. Phot o Edit or career possibilities and romantic into marriage, remain in bad ing in engineering at Tech But at what expense are young Thomas Boyd relationships (while avoiding mar- unions, or press into parenthood. at the time, and went home for adults missing out on personal Gr aphic Desig ner riage and parenthood and, usually, There’s also the “I-moved- emotional stability during an “exis- growth if they still go home to mom Justin Duplain financial stability). back-home-just-to-save-some- tential crisis.” After two months, and dad? Dist r ibuti on Manager Adultesence (origin: Writer money” factor, which, given the she left again. Frank Kurtz Sally Koslow, who thought Arnett circumstances, sticks. Florida USF graduate Katelyn Sbani, Adver t ising Manager Francesca Genovese Editorial Cartoon Adver t ising Repr esent at ive A ndrea Inman St af f A dv iser Deb Wolfe [email protected]. 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Press run: 1,000 Copyright 2012 St. Petersburg, FL. The Crow’s Nest is printed by: Throwback Web Offset Printing 12198 44th Street North On Dec. 14, 1911, Norwegian “Victory awaits him who has everything in Clearwater, Florida 33762 explorer Roald Amundsen and order—luck, people call it. Defeat is certain Join us at our weekly staff meetings during his team were the first to reach the fall semester. Mondays at 5:15 p.m. in the South Pole. The crew’s pro- for him who has neglected to take the the Ocean Room of the USC. ficiency with sled dogs and ski necessary precautions in time; this is called skills allowed them arrive five weeks ahead of a British expe- bad luck.” dition, which had an ill-fated return home (and thus overshad- Excerpt from Roald Amundsen’s “The South Pole” Facebook: The Crow’s Nest at USF St. Petersburg Twitter: @USFcrowsnest owed Amundsen’s achievement). crowsneststpete.com crowsneststpete.com December 10, 2012 | Volume 47 | Issue 15 My own Christmas story

By Ren LaForme Spread a little St af f Col umnist could see TBS’s “Christmas Story” house to open more gifts. I liked to still be happy to give me a hug and marathon. My dad keeps it on all wonder about how other families wish me a merry Christmas. day long. were celebrating as we drove over. And as I’m flying back to St. sustainable holiday I won’t be home this Christmas, but My brother and I would open We weren’t a rich family, but Petersburg on Dec. 24 to spend time if I was, here’s what would happen: the stockings first, setting the inev- my parents always made sure we with my girlfriend and the friends cheer this season My brother would wake me up at itable gum and toothbrushes and had enough to keep the wonders I’ve made here, I’ll be wondering 4:30 a.m. Or my dad. They both get chocolate to the side. We would of childhood alive. I’ll always be how you all are spending your day, really excited. I’d slowly peel away wait for my grandparents to arrive, thankful for that. That’s why I and hoping you get to spend it with at the half dozen blankets keeping the smell of coffee hanging in the scrounged enough money together the people you love. By Lauren Reilly me warm in the Buffalo cold, being air like a cheesy Folgers commer- to fly home this year even though On behalf of the entire staff of The Guest Col umnist careful to look for the stocking my cial. Then we’d crack in on the big I’m flat broke—not for Dec. 25, Crow’s Nest, I wish you and yours a mom put at the end of my bed (I gifts. Mom made sure we opened I’ll be here in St. Petersburg that safe and happy holiday season. And, Aside from this being the magical used to pretend to be asleep. Sorry, our socks at the same time so we day. But I will see them for a while for Pete’s sake, don’t shoot your eye time of year for exams and holi- Mom!). could turn and look each other in beforehand. out. day cheer, it’s also time to head I’d crawl out of whatever room the eyes and throw them over our Maybe we’ll watch that movie back home, which is always a little I was sleeping in—my childhood shoulders. about the Red Ryder BB gun. My [email protected] weird. A total family immersion bedroom existed across two states I’d shower as the rest of my mom might still make coffee and let really contrasts to college classes and seven houses, the last one is family ate breakfast, and then me open a few gifts early. I won’t see and friends. long gone—and rub my eyes so I we’d all head to my grandmother’s my grandpa, but my grandma will Having been so committed to sustainability, there’s no good reason to stop now and all kinds of reasons to share what I’ve learned with my family and friends. Lack of campus As far as gifts go, it’s definitely Dispatch from possible to be sustainable. Wrap presents in old newspaper, worn center works out clothes or even old assignment printouts. Be creative! As long as the other side the gift is from the heart, no one for serendipity will care what it’s wrapped in. Wendy Joan Biddlecombe Another good way to keep gift By Frank Kurtz St af f Col umnist telling me it never gets better. He exchanging sustainable is to buy St af f Col umnist where students tend to gather. This thinks of his son when the weath- people gifts that promote sustain- is where students find features that er’s just like that night when he ability. Last year I bought my broth- are typical to a student union: vend- Week one, day seven (as a reporter stood on the docks, hoping to see er’s girlfriend a handmade tote bag. After over two months of delay ing machines, televisions, tables for in the real world): I made two him pull in. And when his wife is She’s a physical therapist and said our Student Union has finally been billiards and ping pong, air hockey, people cry today. at the grocery store and can’t reach she still uses it everyday to bring completed. pianos and couches for students to The day started inauspiciously, the top shelf—a task always han- a change of clothes to work. This In case you were not aware, stu- study, converse, or not study. I hope as I tried to figure out how to dled by her 16-year-old son who helps eliminate the need for plastic dent services that were supposed to that this lounge area stays the way wrangle a story out of a Christmas was well over six feet tall. bags. Reusable coffee cups, kitch- go into what became the University it is for years to come, but if must parade that has happened every It’s hard to take notes, and I’m enware made of bamboo or even Revenue Building (my name for be changed in the name of campus second Saturday in December for certainly not recording, so I put my homemade soaps and perfumes are the University Student Center) got expansion, I hope it all gets moved nearly 40 years. My most promis- notebook next to my leg and scrib- other good sustainable gifts. shipped across the street to the ole to the old Chick Fil A. ing lead was nowhere to be found ble one-word indicators to help me When going to a holiday party, Campus Activities Center (now Behind Davis Hall is the beauti- (how do you miss a Marine riding remember later. I hug him when forget relying on a Solo cup and known as the Student Life Center). ful harbor, which is a nice place to a horse?) Instead, I snapped away, I’m done—it’s my idea—and I want bring your own. Solo cups are No. We all know how I feel about the sit and pass time. capturing chubby cheeked babies to tell him it’s important he speaks 5 plastic, which isn’t recyclable in whole URB, so I took the opportu- The Tavern at Bayboro could in red wagons, Civil War re-enac- openly and cries a little because every city (not even St. Petersburg). nity to rethink the situation and try be considered part of our student tors packing muskets and Shriners other people will read this and Reduce your waste and amp your to find the positives. I found one. union. It’s a place where can find riding in tiny cars. other people are hurting, too. style—rock a cup from your own At USF St. Petersburg, we don’t a frosty beverage and burger with Later, back in the newsroom, I He introduces me to his son’s home. have a traditional Student Union. friends and share some laughs after learned it was a big problem I didn’t friends, some of whom he hasn’t Then there’s the most awkward We don’t have the Marshall Center, class… never a dull moment. get a good shot of Santa. seen in years, though he attributes part of the holidays: actually sitting which can be found at the main That brings me to the Student Task two du jour: interview the the strength he has to them. They’re down with your family and having campus, or the J. Wayne Reitz Life Center, now home to Student parents who lost their teenage son OK with me sitting and listening a conversation. Something I’ve Union at University of Florida, or Government, the wellness center, 10 years ago in a Jet Ski accident in and I ask few questions and just let learned over the years is it’s OK to the Oglesby Union at The Florida health center, student newspaper, the gulf. A crab trap got caught up them talk, and catch up. It must be share your views with your family. State University. All of these places and other various student life ser- in their motors, and the boy and his fate, they all agree, that he left us so Sustainability is sort of a new thing. have multiple student services, are vices. Every day, students will be friend succumbed to hypothermia, soon, we need him to watch over us My parents are always impressed large, have food courts and stores go in and out of the building due to their bodies discovered the next and we selfishly want him back. when I talk about my global under- where you can purchase anything the vast array of activities located in morning miles from shore. I make his mother cry, too, standing of how the world works. from computers to the new campus this building. Perhaps there will be The knot in my stomach grew as she tells me how much she appre- They can really see that I’ve grown tee. couches and tables in the atrium so tighter as the afternoon passed, ciates her son’s friends, who would as a person when I talk about my We are unique here at the old students can relax or study or just and, on the way to the memorial, say hello ma’am and give her a hug care for humanity. commuter school. Our Student pass some time with friends; I recall I purposely drove past the purple and a kiss in the grocery store, or So use this holiday to the full Union is spread out all over campus. there being couches in there before. and gold balloons—Hernando who helped clear their 5-acre prop- potential. Talk with your family First, there is what the admin- I think the fact that there is no High’s colors—just to steal a few erty, throwing their cash payment about your life decisions and istration calls our “student union.” “center of campus” makes this place more moments. out the window as they drove down encourage them to waste less. Not The University Revenue Building unique and charming. If you want His father wore a gold neck- the driveway because they wouldn’t only does it reduce trash but it has a dining hall, and sometimes to go play pool or take a dip in one, lace with two delicate pendants, take her money for their hard work. can also be an enjoyable creative people gather there when they ain’t you can. Everything on campus is one with his son’s name and the I leave after two hours with a process. eatin’. I reckon that these folks pre- all in spitting distance, and there’s a other etched with his face. I asked belly full of pizza, get lost in the dominantly are resident students, good chance you’ll run into some- him how he remembers his son back woods as the sun sets and feel [email protected] which is not a bad thing (I’m a red one you know. when he’s alone, when it’s not the lucky about everything. sticker too). 10th anniversary of his death, and Davis Lounge is another place [email protected] he weeps sweetly, not hysterically, [email protected] December 10, 2012 | Volume 47 | Issue 15 crowsneststpete.com From Texas A&M to Jay-Z, 2012 was a great year for sports, fans

By Nicholas Forrester Crow’s Nest Cor r es pondent coaches.” controversial hasn’t that team around. In baseball, one It was a glorious night. Against seen much of the field and the Jets of the local nine took home a major Politics and football all odds, the second-year pro have flailed in a disappointing award. From the ice to the court. From suited up hours after the death of season. “David Price winning the don’t need to mix the diamond to the gridiron. From his younger brother and put on an Brooklyn, stand up! American League Cy Young,” said the vault to the pool. Sports had emotional two-touchdown perfor- Jay-Z has 99 problems but stake Brianna Hartwell, a business major. another great year in 2012. USF St. mance in a 31-30 Ravens win over in Nets ownership isn’t one. The rap Price became the first Rays for Army-Navy game Petersburg students chimed in with the New England Patriots. artist introduced a new era of NBA pitcher to receive the honor. Even what they thought was the best. Eli Manning led the New York basketball in Brooklyn—the city’s after falling short of a playoff By Mike Hopey “LeBron James getting his first Giants to another Super Bowl vic- first professional sports franchise appearance Price gave Rays fans St af f Col umnist championship,” said Jamal Wise, tory over Tom Brady and the New since 1957, around the time Jackie something to cheer about in 2012. a management major. “We can England Patriots. The second Super Robinson broke the color barrier When NFL referees were locked finally stop talking about the man.” Bowl win for Eli Manning adds fuel with the Dodgers. out to start the season their absence The Army-Navy game can be a dif- James took the Miami Heat on to the debate of who is the better The United States had another created a buzz around the replace- ficult thing to watch and support if a run through his old nemesis, the Manning brother. great showing at the Olympic Games ment officials, especially when a you lean left. That’s the side of the Boston Celtics, and defeated the After missing all of 2011, Eli’s in London. Michael Phelps became critical call changed the game’s aisle that tends to decry the inflated Oklahoma City Thunder to finally brother Peyton traded in the horse- the most decorated Olympian in outcome. defense budget that keeps funding shake the championship monkey shoe of Indianapolis for the bronco history. Gabby Douglas and the Fab “The replacement referees are from infrastructure and education. off his back. For his trouble, James in Denver. Manning signed with Five captured the nation’s attention the best. I wish they’d come back I’m inclined to agree but there is was named the 2012 Sportsman of the Broncos, made them an instant with their gold medal performance because they made football more something to remember: the Year by Sports Illustrated. Super Bowl contender, and sent in gymnastics. interesting,” said Justin Romaine, a The Army-Navy game is the For the first time in its 75-year media-favorite Tim Tebow packing National Hockey League fans journalism major. only football game where the play- history the Heisman Trophy for the Big Apple. may not see any hockey as the cal- On Sept. 24, replacement ref- ers on the field are willing to die for was awarded to a freshman. Tebow started 2012 with the endar switches to 2013, but 2012 erees blew a call that handed the all the people watching. Texas A&M quarterback Johnny best game of his career. Tebow wasn’t a total loss for the coolest Seattle Seahawks a win over the Support the military or not, the “Football” Manziel led the Aggies led the Broncos to an upset vic- game on earth. Green Bay Packers. It was as if a young men on that field aren’t in to a 10-2 record in their first year tory over the Pittsburgh Steelers “It was a great year for hockey,” Foot Locker employee snuck onto it for NFL contracts—they are out in the Southeastern Conference. He in the Divisional Playoffs. The next said Mike Hopey, Sports Editor for the field determined to become the there for us. became the first freshman to throw week, Tebow and the Broncos were The Crow’s Nest. “The league saw 12th man. People are drawn to the game for more than 3,000 yards and rush squashed by the Patriots. After that, record revenues and attendance. Following the catastrophe, the for so many reasons. Many serve or for more than 1,000. Tebow found a new home in New They signed a too-good-to-be-true league and the refs settled and the are serving. A lot love someone who “Torrey Smith’s performance York with the Jets and things didn’t deal with NBC and the Los Angeles real referees were back the next has served. after the death of his brother get much better for him. Kings won the Stanley Cup for the week. They were given a hero’s wel- The Army-Navy game is the one was inspirational,” said Deanna Even though ESPN devoted first time in their 45 years.” come by grateful NFL fans. time of the year where our country Marinello, an English major. “It hundreds of man-hours to cov- Locally, the Buccaneers brought What will 2013 hold? can get together and show anyone touched the audience, players and ering Tebow and the Jets, the in former Rutgers’ coach Greg who cares our very best—not our Schiano and immediately turned [email protected] best football or football players but the best of our spirit. The world can be a difficult thing to understand. There are a lot of in and outs. But the respect and empathy we have for each other is Taggart: ‘Much easy enough to grasp. I started watching as a way to bond with my stepfather Kevin, who served 26 years in the Navy. respect for Holtz’ The game meant a lot to him and along the way it started to mean a lot to me, too. I used to hide my Taggart also thanked his Taggart left Stanford to take The New Orleans Hornets announced last week that they will be support for the Naval Academy predecessor. over for as the head changing their name to the New Orleans Pelicans. New owner Tom from my liberal friends. But I real- “I’d like to thank coach Holtz for coach of the Hilltoppers in 2010. Benson, who also owns the NFL’s Saints, has been committed to a ized a long time ago that it doesn’t leaving great young men behind for He took over a WKU team that had name change since buying the team in 2011. The Pelican is the state make me a warmonger; it makes us, leaving the foundation we can lost 20 games in a row. In just three bird of Louisiana and appears on the flag. Pelicans are also ruthless me a patriot. build off,” Taggart said. “I have so years he turned that team into a killing machines that only eat meat that they personally hunted. Army had a chance to win last much respect for coach Holtz.” bowl team. Saturday. Trent Steelman, the first Originally from Bradenton, As a quarterback at WKU, Army quarterback to start four Taggart played for WKU from Taggart was only the third player Officials for the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s St. Petersburg Bowl invited the Ball games against Navy, fumbled 1995-98 as a quarterback. After in Hilltoppers’ history to be a State Cardinals of the MAC and Central Florida Golden Knights of the ball on the Navy 11 yard line graduating, he served as an assis- four-year starter. In his junior and Conference USA to participate in this year’s game at Tropicana Field. ending the game. Kevin texted me tant coach with the Hilltoppers senior seasons he was a finalist for The game will be held on Friday, Dec. 21. Kickoff will be at 7:30 and right away. under his old coach Jack Harbaugh. the Walter Payton Award given to the game will be broadcasted on ESPN. “What a sad ending for Army! In 2007, he began a stint as the run- the best offensive player in Division I have tears watching the turnover ning backs coach at Stanford under 1-AA. After graduating, Taggart and ultimate score/win. Steelman Jack’s son, Jim, who now coaches became one of four students to have The USF Women’s Basketball team is undefeated at 8-0 after a 92-52 will live with that forever. Sad. But the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. his jersey retired. walloping of the Jacksonville University Dolphins on Dec. 8. The the best football game I have seen As the running backs coach for Lady Bulls will be back at it in the Sun Dome on Dec. 16 when they all year.” the Cardinal, Taggart helped cur- [email protected] host Nebraska. USF will head to Cancun, Mexico for the Caribbean Army-Navy isn’t a sea of red. It’s rent Minnesota Vikings running Classic on Dec. 21-22. a mix of red and blue. It’s American. back develop into an All-American. Under Taggart, [email protected] Gerhart won the Doak Campbell NHL owners and players appeared to be close to a deal last week that Award for the nation’s best running would have saved the hockey season but negotiations fell through. back, and was runner up to Mark The sides have not publicly announced any plans to meet this week Ingram Jr. in the Heisman Trophy but several reports are that they will likely return to the bargaining voting. table.