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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 114, No 10, December 03, 2007" (2007). The Rollins Sandspur. 1848. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1848 Thee ROLLINS COLLEGE • WINTER PARK, FLORIDA k3andspu r U& ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS Q The Rollins Tars end Volleyball season with a nth their performance. win. It PAGES 8-9 SPORTS 14 THE STUDENT VOICE OF ROLLINS COLLEGE SINCE 1894 114 ISSUE 10 www.thesandsour.org December 3, 2007 Rollins College Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

Fulbright Scholars. Schill of a Ufetime to explore a the differences in different Program supplies future taught English in Germa­ field of interest to me in a countries' political, econom­ American leaders with the ny, while Buckley went to country that 1 would not ic, and cultural institutions; skills necessary to thrive er accolade recently. The South Korea to do the same. normally have an opportu­ exchange ideas; and embark in an increasingly global school has been announced "Being a Fulbright nity to visit," Buckley said. on joint ventures of impor­ environment by providing as one of the top produc­ Scholar is an affirmation 'T am also pleased to be a tance to the general welfare funding for one academic ers of Fulbright Scholars in of my efforts as an under­ representative of the U.S. of the world's inhabitants. year of study, research, or the 2007-08 academic year. graduate, an opportunity and Rollins College to the There have been nearly assistant teaching abroad. "We are very pleased to explore another culture, people I will encounter." 45,000 students from the The Fulbright program that these graduates will and a challenge to contin­ Rollins is the only United States to have earned was created in 1946 to, ac­ have the opportunity to ap­ ue setting academic goals school in Florida listed in a Fulbright grant. Students cording to the Fulbright ply their Rollins education for myself/' Schill said. "I the Carnegie category of receiving these awards ap­ Program website, for the in this prestigious interna­ credit Rollins entirely with Master's Colleges and Uni­ ply though 570 different "promotion of international tional program," said Roll­ the achievement of this versities. Only seven Flor­ colleges of universities. good will through the ex­ ins president Lewis Duncan. aWard because the faculty ida schools produced any Under the Fulbright U.S. change of students in the Three recent alumni helped me through the en­ U.S. Fulbright Scholars for Student Program, nearly fields of education, Culture, received the one-year Ful­ tire process, from inform­ the 2007-08 academic year. 1,500 American students in and science." It is the larg­ bright Grant. They are Alison ing me about the scholar­ The Fulbright program more than 100 different fields est U.S. exchange program 11, a member of the Class ship, guiding me through is sponsored by the United of study have been offered that offers opportunities Elizabeth Buckley, a the application, and writing States Department of the grants to study, teach Eng­ for students and young member of the Class of 2007; superb recommendations." State, Bureau of Educational lish, and conduct research professionals to undertake Brooke Harbaugh, a The immensity of and Cultural A in more than 125 different research projec countries beginning this fall. ing assignments abroad. nearly 300,000 participants According to the Ful­ travel worldwide an observe bright Scholars website, the

PHOTO COURTESY OF ROLLINS COLLEGE tallins and ECUST Establish Exchange

Roger Casey, Rollins College Vice enrolled in the MBA program at aged with a good deal of effort but Alon is hoping this agree­ ment is just the first of many in Daniel Paulling President for Academic Affairs ECUST. Like Greenberg, he en­ on their part to keep up with joyed exploring the differences the readings and lectures as in­ the region. Rollins has already the sandspur & Provost, were the major driv­ ing forces behind the agreement. between American students dicated by their achievements signed a similar agreement with East China University of Sci- Greenberg proposed the and their Chinese counterparts. on the final examination." the University of Shanghai. « and Technology (ECUST) idea of teaching a course in "Chinese and American Kupetz said, "Perhaps the "This allows for an increase (ty be more than 8,000 miles China; while on her sabbatical students have more in com­ greatest challenge was making in the global footprint of Rollins Winter Park, Fla., but Rol­ last spring, she taught a com­ mon than one might think and sure I was understood. I tried College," Alon said. "It comple­ ls College still has a presence parative religion course, "Love, certainly more in common than to repeat key points to make ments the College's mission of «e. This past spring, Rollins Eros and Religion." Sixty-five their differences," Kupetz said. sure I was getting through." internationalization perfectly." id ECUST signed an agree­ students enrolled in this hu­ "They were motivated, par­ The relationship with ment that allows Rollins profes- manities course, which sur­ ticipatory, eager to learn and ECUST has helped Rollins ex­ ors to teach at the school, which veyed notions and practices of team-based problem solvers. pand its presence in China, s located love cross-culturally, utilizing Their willingness to use Pow­ As part of the agreement, perspectives and methodolo­ erPoint to present their ideas 0 Rollins professors have gies from anthropology, philos­ in English and the quality of Hk there and more will join ophy and the history of religion. their ideas was impressive." 11 in the future. Previous "The highlight of teaching For both Greenberg and lessor^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^was include Yudit Green s the fascinating cross-cul- Kupetz, the biggest obstacle B professor of religious tural dialogues that occurred in teaching was the language ta<1ies and director of Jewish during the course," Greenberg barrier. Since neither profes­ said. "I believe that I succeeded sor is fluent in Chinese — "I en H. Kupetz, the executive- in initiating and encouraging cannot speak a single word residence at the Crummer reflection and critical think­ of Chinese," Kupetz said - aduate School of Business. ing among the students about they conducted class in Eng­ lish,, even though nearly every year, Crummer topics such as romantic love, other class there is in Chinese. «te School of Business spiritual experience, gender 0ciate Professor Halil Ki- roles, family and commu­ To get into one of these 1 classes, students had to pass and Assistant Profes- nity. This teaching experience a test to make sure they could Tnational Business was indeed very gratifying." succeed in an English-only class. - Fetscherin will both Kupetz taught his "Intro­ duction to Management Con­ The main challenge was negotiating the various degrees Alon, the Jennifer J. sulting" class to 50 students. of English proficiency in the " Chair of International He thought it would provide classroom," Greenberg said. COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS ss and Executive Director a tremendous addition to the curriculum of Chinese students "Overall, the students man- LIFE & TIMES 10 OPINIONS 13 SPORTS 15 NEWS HOLT NEWS 5 ENTERTAINMENT 6 THE SANDSPUR -DECEMBER 3, 2007 NEWS ^OL. 114 ISSUE \\ Contributi

Rollins - New School - Namibia Partnership

at Rollins College and Meredith Lohwasser city, the Waldorfschule strives New School Prep is a contributing writer to break down those barri­ ers between children so that local elementary school they can "meet freely to learn, that offers after-school laugh and play/' instruction in German. Concerned Namibian The friendship be­ Most of us know Namibia parents founded the school tween the two teach­ as the location where Brad Pitt in 2000 and worked to create ers and their common and Angelina Jolie had their two classrooms, a hostel, a interest in German as a first biological child together. teachers' room, a room for the language has resulted in Few of us know that from secretariat, music classrooms the Rollins - New School 1884 until 1915 it was a Ger­ and a conference room. In the - Namibia Partnership, man colony and that German future, they hope to add a vil­ pitched to New School is still one of the national lan­ lage square, an amphitheater, parents on September guages of the country today science and workshop class­ 19 by Frau Decker, Frau along with Afrikaans, Eng­ rooms and a sports field. Hoefler and some Roll­ lish, Herero and many others. The Waldorfschule Wind­ ins students. hopes to travel to Namibia, Since its independence from hoek is dedicated ehniinating On October 18, Rollins trip she hopes to make into a South Africa in 1990, Namibia barriers between the future of dents again traveled to annual event for students t has struggled with issues re­ their country - their children School, but instead creat participate in as well. garding cultural barriers; the - and is an institution that field day for New School If you want to get ii government has tried to build promotes the education of dents about the program volved with the Rollins - Nei bridges between black and Namibian children no matter about their studies of the School - Namibia Partnershi] white, as well as between the their color. can continent. contact Frau Decker in tl different indigenous groups. Frau Nancy Decker and Since then, the two scl Department of Modern La Appropriately, her Rollins students have have teamed up for f guages and Literatures. If yc Namibia's motto is now teamed up with Frau Sara memorable events pro iust want to learn a Utile mo "One Namibia - One Nation." Hoefler of New School Prep ing the program, as we One entity in Namibia and her students, to send one foreign language in ger that exemplifies the desire to Namibian child per year to the At the beginning of the eradicate cultural and ethnic Waldorfschule Windhoek. The students competed to c differences in the country is link began with a common in­ a logo for the project and the Waldorfschule Windhoek. terest in the German language: eventually compete to c Located in Namibia's capital German is offered as a minor an official song.

Rollins Student Chosen as Presidential Fellow

tionai pu Robert Hoffman acter-Based Leadership, and contributing writer counsel positions for Gover­ lows will attend two con­ nance and Policy in several ferences during the fall and different areas. spring. Of these opportunities of­ At these policy work­ fered by CSP, perhaps the most shops, Fellows discuss nation­ Rollins College student significant for undergraduate al issues with scholars and are Stephen MiL'er has been se­ students is the Presidential Fel­ briefed by senior government lected as a 2007-2008 Presi­ lowship program. This selec­ officials and nationally recog­ dential Fellow as part of a tive program/ inaugurated in nized pubhc policy experts. program run by the Center for 1970, offers 85 undergraduate The major requirement of the the Study of the Presidency and graduate students from one year Fellowship is that (CSP). CSP is a non-partisan, leading colleges and universi­ each student research, write, non-profit organization; it was ties the opportunity to travel and present an original pa­ founded in 1965 with the aim to Washington, D.C. to learn per on an issue of the modern Photo Courtesy of Rollins of systematically exanvining about leadership and to work Presidency. pas-, successes and failures of with mentors in public policy Students are eligible to He has served on the col­ When asked about J the Presidency and how they and government. Miller was participate in two essay con­ lege's Student Government Presidential Fellowship jj relate to current challenges the only student in Florida tests and compete for publica­ Association for the past three gram, Miller responded j and opportunities. chosen for the program. tion in our annual anthology years, serving as College Gov­ very excited to represent J CSP has a number of pro­ The program affords the of the best Center Fellows' Pa­ ernance Chairman since 2005. lins as a Presidential? grams for undergraduate and Presidential Fellows a year- pers. He plans to complete an I have enjoyed studying! graduate students, as well as long opportunity to study the Miller, a junior internation­ internship in Washington modern Presidency and 1 opportunities for profession­ U.S. Presidency, the pubhc al relations major, is a familiar D.C. in the spring to continue working with students ^ als. pohcymaking process, and the face around campus. The na­ the studies which he began top colleges across then*! Examples of these vari­ relations between the coun­ tive Ohioan is a recipient of through the Presidential Fel­ This is just another exanf ous programs include the try's highest Executive author­ Rollins' prestigious Cornell lowship program. His goals the great experiences* Foundation for International ity and Congress, our allies, scholarship and a member of after graduating from Rollins ins liberal arts educati Understanding (FIU), the Na- the media, and the American the Honors Degree program. include attending law school. to students/' 114 ISSUE 10 NEWS DECEMBER 3,2007 -THE SANDSPUR Holiday Calendar

Christinas Vespers is a musical Cor­ nell Fine Arts Museum event held December 7th and 8th J presents American Portraits during 'at 6pm in the chapel. Classic Qmstaps j vthe 17th century. These amazing paint- vcarols will be sung by many Rolliijjl J 4ngs will be shown until December ^student music groups. ;oth. ^Rip­ ple Effect is a volun- event provided by the Engagement. December Mflfomeless. ogist and Pjpuilosopher Slavoj years 7tih^lhual Holi­ Zizek will be tectftring December 4th at day Fun Fest is a^BJJ^tural cel- [7pm in the Bush Auditonurft. As a well kn< >ration that honors all holiday tradi- .social critic, an interestjiig lecture will tkmm Pecember 12th atppm. Represented.

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EDITOR: GEOVANNA TORRES Holt News [email protected] the AREER People who are optimis­ in Michigan of lottery winners Harry Jackson Jr. tic have more control, a better found that people who won got met campus handle on life, live longer, per­ a mood spike, but six months Marian Cacciatore severe more, have more friends later were no different than It's no accident that "the and generally are happier, people who hadn't won any­ UPCOMING LOCAL CAREER FAIRS pursuit of happiness" is integral Greenberg says. Paradoxically, thing. to the Declaration of Indepen­ pessimistic people tend to have Researchers also have Question dence. Experts say happiness recruit for Full time/part-time a better grasp of reality_not that found that gender, education, I am graduating in May is as much a capstone for indi­ and internship opportunities so that's necessarily healthy. religion, race and age make and wondering when any Ca­ viduals as it is for the United all Rollins students are encour­ Greenberg echoed what all no difference when it comes to reer Fairs will be on campus? States. aged to attend. of the mental-health profession­ happiness. In other words, hap­ I am anxious to find my first Since World War II, each In preparation for this Ca­ als said: Before seeking happi­ piness had little to do with ex­ "real" job. successive generation has made reer Fairs I encourage you to: ness, clear up clinical depres­ ternal circumstances. Answer happiness more of a priority. • Make an appointment sion. That's an illness, she says, The one exception is for You are in luck! In the be­ People are placing careers, in­ to make sure your resume will not a sadness. This means see- people living in poverty. Larsen ginning of 2008 there are three come and material wealth sec­ college related Career Fairs that stay at the "top of the pile". says that people who can't meet Remember, this is a marketing ondary to simply feeling good Happiness is morning and their basic needs will have trou­ you can take advantage of: about their lives. and promotional piece on you! evening ble being happy. UCF will host a Career Fair And that's not a bad thing. Daytime and nighttime too. Larsen considers the lack of on Monday, February 4, 2008 • Prepare your "elevator pitch". This is a 60-90 second Experts define being happy For happiness is anyone and a demographic effect on happi­ from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in introduction that is designed to as having positive emotions anything at all ness a good thing. the UCF New Arena. Rollins most of the time. Positive emo­ make a positive and lasting first That's loved by you. "Demographic conditions students are welcome to at­ tions are healthy, prolong life, impression. are very difficult to change," he tend. make living pleasant and feel • Become comfortable says. "What if you found wealth On Friday, February 22, good. with targeted selection inter­ Charlie Brown was related to happiness? The 2008 the Central Florida Ca­ A researcher at the Univer­ view questions. prescription would be to go out reer Fair hosted by the Colleges sity of California at Los Angeles and make a million. Not every of Central Florida Career Con­ found a direct link between the Career Services is avail­ one can do that." sortium will be held from 11 nervous system, the immune - 3 at the Downtown Tampa able to assist with these and system and other functions other action items. Our goal is SIGNALS TO HAPPINESS Hyatt Regency. Rollins stu­ in an emerging field of study to prepare you so that you will Joanne Waldman says peo­ dents are also welcome to at­ called psychoneuroimmunol- be confident and prepared. Stay ple who ask her how to be hap­ tend this event. ogy. Studies have nailed down tuned for future details! py tend to be people who lack Then on Thursday, March the effects of laughter, happi­ Are you interested in con­ balance. 27th, Rollins College will have ness, stress and bad feelings on tacting Marian? Email her at Waldman is a life coach host a Career Expo from 11:00 the immune system and other [email protected] or call biological systems. who helps people plan retire­ a.m. -2:00 p.m in the McKean ing a professional, maybe even ment, careers and other life en her at 407.647.1386. In short, happy people and Gymnasium. taking medication ..and having deavors. people who laugh a lot generate Employers will be there to short- or long-term mental- chemical health benefits that Executives often speak to health therapy. help them live longer and have her about spending 80 percent more fun while doing so. of their waking hours working oodi ig Is But that's the clincher_ THE STUDY OF HAPPINESS "If they're not spending any how do you generate positive The focus on happiness has time on themselves, can they emotions, and how do you prompted the mental-health truly be happy?" she says. "Ob­ know when you've generated community to take a new look viously, this didn't make them enough? at what it is. The findings so far: happy. Starting work on your­ Happiness is more than simply self makes a difference not feeling bad, says Larsen. In searching for a person's A MEASURE 1. Dress professionally, or Psychologists gauge how Before the 1980s, mental- road to happiness, Waldman health care involved trying to asks questions such as, "What's to "trick o ;ast neatly, cleanly or in the happy a person is by compar­ table. \r\er of others who hold that ing positive and negative emo­ fix what was wrong. But in the the happiest time of your day, '80s a new discipline emerged:- of your week, of your month, This i tions over a period of time, says when can 2. Be polite to everyone. Randy J. Larsen, chairman of "positive psychology," the study of your year? Answering that are beginr 3. Don't eat or schlep bev the Washington University De­ of what people do right. is the first step to getting in for gradu jes around with you. partment of Psychology. "Now we study what keeps touch." fairs dot 1 4. Pare down the things "The happier you are, the people from maximizing their She asks clients to define the ivied h 're carrying to a folder with fewer bad days you have," Lars- potential," Larsen says. "What what they consider being hap­ Typicc 'asily accessible stack of re- en says. "An average person has keeps people from being happy, py. "That means getting in touch and not just not depressed." with what they value.' with good ies so that you don't have to seven of 10 good days, while a ble or juggle possessions. One of the striking find­ Unhappy people are often lights, can really happy person may have 5. Have a one-minute spiel nine of 10 good days on aver­ ings: Nothing that was thought those who aren't living their nets, all k: to cause happiness really does. values, she said. imprinted iy to tell recruiters who you age." but don't expect to go into Dr. Miggie Greenberg, as­ This doesn't mean packing help job ; MONEY DOESN'T BUY IT up, leaving the family behind them. h depth with the represen- sistant professor at St. Louis res from any organizations. University School of Medicine's Wealth is a source of com­ and running away to live on Thesu fort, not happiness, experts a beach, she says. "But maybe ing, but fai >b fair isn't the place to re Department of Psychiatry, says ^ your life history or goals. the level of control a person agree. "The dominant view in if you have kids now and you rabsomu feels can be a measure of hap­ Western society is that happi­ can't leave a job, you can start ey went ness is having what you want," planning for when the kids are Job fai :re your experience, course piness. », • , „,.„ m*v0 vou a "Rather than happiness, I says Larsen. "A lot of people in gone and you have time to work each other, would like to think about opti­ America believe that they'll be on yourself." if ever, me mism," says Greenberg. "If we happy when they get that first as a first-! were happy all the time we'd million, that Porsche Targa con­ ployers to be bored. We purposely seek vertible" sumes, jot Surprise: "All the research treated toe out scary movies, sad books; X. we look for experience that isn't shows that doesn't work." Ahan necessarily happy. People who suddenly be­ likely to r "But when we look at it as come wealthy tend to sink to candidacy, *t think it*] optimism, the key to happiness their same level of happiness as son staffin is feeling a sense of internal before the windfall. In addition, immediate control. We can manage our in­ wealthy people tend to be no ie grabber ternal world_it's somewhere we more or less happy than anyone her resume can get some respite and inter­ else. a It's lit nal control." Larsen recalled that a study and bigge that make fire SANDSPUR -DECEMBER 3, 2007 HOLT NEWS VOL. 114 ISSUE 10 THE EPITOME OF A GREAT TEACHER also helps bridge a community room. Having a collaborative Not only is Dr. Dunn the Dr. Dunn credits her under Geovanna Torres in our college campus. even such as ArtFeast gives the course professor, she is also graduate and graduate educa the sandspur "This is an excellent way to students in a class a chance to the event documentarian. "The tion for her wisdom in English, foster interdisciplinary [skills]," Staring at the collection of celebrate their own talents and ArtFeast Catalogue has always and her natural talent for her says Dr. Dunn. "Student re­ colorful buttons, witty bumper interests, while giving all their been a wonderful way [for the lively creativity. sponse has always been that itickers and humorous quotes classmates a chance to appre­ students who are collaborating She attained her B.A and they loved the course." ciate everyone's contributions. plastered on the office door of in the event] to reminisce and M.A. in English from Stetson ArtFeast was developed An event such as this, then, per­ Orlando Hall office #107,1 wait­ be proud of their accomplish­ University in DeLand, Florida in 1992 at the Rollins Brevard sonifies the ethos of "commen- ed to speak to English professor, ments" she says. and received her PhD in Eng­ campus where Dr. Dunn was a sality" that the entire course is Dr. Maggie Dunn. The ArtFeast Catalogue lish from Indiana University at professor. structured around." I entered her room and consists of thick 3-ring binder Bloomington "When I first put the course found myself surrounded by an For fifteen years Dr. Dunn filled with each student's pic­ Dr. Dunn taught briefly at together, there were few ap­ has taught the food in art course y of vintage memorabilia, ture, one-page biography, and Stetson University and at the ma propriate materials to use for a and has collaborated with her endless sea of books, and food poem. UCF Daytona campus prior to college course. I did extensive students in order to make Art many other unique souvenirs The catalogue also includes teaching at Rollins and in 1989, reading, found a few film clips Feast a success. that define her fun, easy going, a class photograph, which is she was hired to develop an [such as} Babette's Feast and She walks me through the and eclectic style. taken by Dr. Dunn at a locale English-Humanities program Fried Green Tomatoes, short changes from its early begin­ Dr. Maggie Dunn is the on campus of her choosing, the at the Rollins Brevard campus stories, and some "special issues nings at the Brevard campus to brainchild behind ArtFeast, an week prior to the event. This She has taught at our Winter on food" of such periodicals as our most recent event on No­ annual event celebrating the years' photo was taken on the Park campus for the paet five The New Yorker and Granta." vember 15th at our Winter Park Gazebo overlooking Lake Vir­ concept behind the Cuisine years She goes on to explain how campus. ginia, [and/as/in] Art course. This Dr. Dunn specializes and the topic of food exploded as "At the [Rollins] Brevard Every Art Feast is themed writing course in popular cul­ teaches a variety of English an academic discipline and in campus, which was much small in a motif chosen democrati­ ture focuses on food in litera­ courses, including American popular culture. than our Winter Park campus, cally by the students. ture, film, visual art, mythol­ and British literature, college "Anyone who's interested ArtFeast grew to the point that "There's never been a pre­ ogy and folklore, exploring the grammar, genre course in po can work on a doctorate in it had its own place on the cam­ scription or a pro-scription as etry and composite structure, as relationship of food to art and "food studies and foodways" at pus academic calendar." She far as "theme" is concerned." well as the Senior Capstone for culture. several major universities... [As says, remembering how her she says. English majors. Aside from the number far as popular culture], we use idea started. Previous themes include In her 26th and final year of of reading and writing assign­ books in the "Best Food Writing" "At Brevard, we advertised sexy and sophisticated with a college teaching experience, Dr ments the course requires the series. I get articles and "weird locally (at community colleges splash of color - where every­ Dunn embodies an unquench- class collaborates to make Art- food facts" from epicurious. and coffee shops, mainly) and one wore black and a hint of , able love of learning and hopes Feast a festivity to remember. com and other food sites. The drew quite a local crowd for red. Pirate theme, when stu­ to leave a legacy for each of her The celebration, which food channel on TV now runs probably the final three or four dents dressed and accessorized students takes place during the 13th 24/7 with food-related shows, years. At one of the final Bre­ in pirate garb. This year's theme, "As a professor, I believe week of the 15-week fall course, including the "extreme cuisine" vard events, a food critic who students wore colors that resem­ that I have a responsibility to is an event where students dis­ features that I've recorded and was visiting from North Caro­ bled autumns' color palette. establish a relationship with play their talents on a project shown in class." lina stopped by and wrote us up When asked what expecta­ each individual student. If I focused around food. When asked how she came in several of his columns." tions she had from the food as/ can somehow communicate my Students in the course show up with constructing an annual "ArtFeast at our Winter in/and art course, in addition to own enthusiasm for learning, £ their cooking, artistic, and event, Dr. Dunn explains how Park campus has always been in the ArtFeast collaboration, Dr. for art and music and literature, imaginative talents to incorpo­ her creative ..approach to. an Woolson House and the Wool- Dunn .answers with enthusi­ then I may spark that enthusi­ rate a display of their choosing. English course evolved into an son vicinity." She continues tell­ asm. asm in someone else Admission to the event is annual celebration. ing the course history. "Because "[I hope] some bonds of As Dr. Dunn closes her last absolutely free to all students, "This is related to my idea, there are so many events going friendships are forged that liter­ chapter as a Rollins professor, friends and family. Live enter­ an idea that I call 'the class­ on [at our Winter Park campus], ally continue throughout life" and retires at the end of this tainment and free food are for room as Ad Hoc community'." ArtFeast has had a lot of com­ she says. "Also, as human be­ school year, I ask if she feels that all to enjoy. Not only does the She says, "The point is that our petition. But the fifth and final ings we need ceremony and her students have enjoyed her event serve a feast for the senses, non-residential Holt students event that we just completed on celebratioa, and this kind of class as much as she has teach­ but it also serves to build lasting have little opportunity for com- November 15th, like the earlier even-ceremony creates a sense ing it. Humbly she responds, "I bonds amongst students, but munitv outside of the class- ones, still drew quite a crowd. of belonging. hope so

tnal, autKor of "Why Can't We you can, namely, you. (Yes, you If, after dinner, your broth- terns, even if you aren't. "They Mary Meehan Get Along? Healing Adult Sib­ could just find their old toys in er's conversation drifts un­ aren't going to like it if you don't met campus ling Relationships." Unless you the attic and break the best ones, comfortably to why you think play the game," she said. Part of You can hear it. The tiny make an effort to establish adult but is that really a long-term so­ you're too good to date any of being a grown-up, she said, "is voice in the back of your head relationships, he said, you'll in­ lution?) his friends, get up and go for a that you have options." as your older sister tells you, for teract pretty much the way you Instead of dreading the big walk. Focusing on specific issues the fifth time, the proper way to always have. day, just admit that this year, If you suspect that by 9 might not be enough, Golden- toss a salad. "Those patterns are so like every year, isn't going to p.m., the drinks will be flowing thai said, especially if all the | and you will be fuming as Sis sibling fighting stems from "You're not the boss of me." deeply ingrained, it's almost live up to some Hallmark-- mo- relives the golden years of your some real family trauma. In Ahhhh, the joys of the like the music starts playing ment ideal. braces, leave at 8:30. that case, he said, deeper causes holiday season. The time when and your feet start moving be- "You have to give up the might need to be explored. smart, successful grown-ups If that is the case, the find themselves feeling like -•holidays, in that way, can be kids again, and not always in a a positive catalyst for change. good way. Your siblings might make you Those same sibling traits, a so nuts, you seek the help of a brother's teasing, a sister's loopi- ne counselor. DePenning said the ss, that made you crazy when number of new clients seek­ you were 10 are just as grating ing therapy through her office when you're an adult. starts to climb shortly before And it happens every year. the holidays and skyrockets in "Even in the healthiest fam­ mid-January. ilies, we find ways to get under It's not so much about what Plus, you can look at even fore you know what is going --notion that being with your °ne another's skins," said Vir­ happens, Holeman said, but a less-than-perfect holiday as a on," said Donna DePenning, a family is vacation," DePenning ginia T. Holeman, professor of how you respond. That's not victory. Was the teasing a little licensed clinical social worker said. counseling at Asbury Theologi- to say siblings aren't irritating, more tolerable? Did you laugh 11 from Lexington, Ky. "If we don't The holiday table probably Seminar. "No one can annoy maddening, downright gnaw- a little when, as he does ev­ us quite like our families." give it some conscious thought, isn't the best place for an inter­ vention meeting about what ing-on-your-last-good-nerve ery year, your brother told the ft might seem crazy that we fall back into the patterns of bothersome, but people can't -•story about how you threw up e you see as your family's core is­ P ople can't distance them- interaction." make you feel a certain way. all over the presents when you sel sues, but you can make a plan to ves from their childhood, of- But guess what? The broth­ You let them, Holeman said. were five? ter take the sting out of some spe­ * childish, roles. But just look er who is always whining, the Changing isn't easy. In part, at cific events. If, while helping in "You goal is to survive bet­ the math. Even at the ripe sister who is perpetually vain DePenning said, that's because a the kitchen, that salad-tossing ter than you did last year," Hole- §e of 40, nearly half of a per_ or the sibling who always has to sister keeps riding you, perhaps family patterns are hard to man said. ^n's life has been spent within have the last word isn't going to break. Your siblings might feel If you can do that, that's th you should offer to set the table e close and defining family change. instead. comfortable with the old pat­ something worth celebrating. structure, said Peter Golden- You have to change what :THE SANDSPUR: VOL. 114 ISSUE 10 ArtsSc Entertainment

EDITOR: JUSTIN BRAUN [email protected] Mario Flies Hig:h in His Best of the control systenNia's play- ers control Mario's movement James Colston with the Nunchuck attachment, the sandspur jump with the A button.on the Wii Remote, and use B to shoot star bits. Constant reminders on The iconic Nintendo how to perform certain event- plumber blasts off in his first specific actions such as shak­ platformer for the Nintendo Wii ing the Wii remote to climb up in Super Mario Galaxy. With a vine are riddled throughout tight controls, artistic prowess the game so that players can get and colorful gameplay, Ninten­ used to each of the basic Mario do reiterates their superiority actions. as the premier publisher for the Whereas more recent Mario platforming genre. platformers have limited game- Mario's latest adventure fol­ play to one player, Super Mario lows the same Bowser-taking- Galaxy allows for a second per­ Peach-hostage formula, except son to join in with limited con­ AMPUi this time Bowser takes control of trols provided there is an extra Itsa Me! Not only can Mario survive in an oxygen deprived, zero gravity environment, but ap­ not only her castle but also sur­ Wii remote. Assistance is pro­ parently he can 'animorph' as well. rounding galaxies. Shortly after vided to the 1st player through this position by pointing the Wii Mario is launched into a new more height, and side jumps in time to collect every star, runs is amazing. remote at the screen to collect celestial locale, the galaxy prin­ all make a return in Galaxy so not including a second playt- Overall, Super Mario Gal­ star bits and also to give Ma­ cess Rosalina tells him in order Mario experts will be at home hrough which the game more axy solidifies itself as a top 5! rio an extra boost in his jumps to regain his "loved one" that he with the title's platforming than warrants. Mario platformer, and has con­ when needed. If you don't have will have to travel to several dif­ while newcomers will be able to While the graphics certain­ tention for being considered the ferent galaxies to gain enough a friend however, nothing is lost quickly catch on. ly don't compare to the some best depending on who you ask, star power to be able to travel to in terms of gameplay without Probably one of the most of the latest games such as the This is quite an accomplishment Bowser's own space locale. The the second player, but it still notable aspects of this Mario PC's Crysis or the Xbox 360's to create a fresh, original plat­ plot is a little thin, but certainly contributes and plays in nicely title is its deftly combined ac­ Assassin's Creed, Galaxy is cer­ former that lives up to the name more deep than any other pre­ with the social aspect of the Wii cessibility and challenge. New­ tainly the best looking game on of its predecessors when it is vious Mario game save for the by allowing a more inexperi­ comers will not feel alienated by the Wii. In fact, the artistic de­ part of arguably the best video Paper Mario series. enced gamer to join in. neither the game's controls nor sign and colorful characters and game series of all time. Those familiar with the con­ What the Mario series has game play, but veteran gam­ backgrounds are astounding always been known for since its trols of previous 3D Mario titles ers will find more than enough taking into the consideration the Overall: 10/10 should be pleased to know that inception is tight controls. Su­ challenge to satiate their gam­ graphical limitations of the Wii. the jumping system dating back per Mario Galaxy incorporates ing palette. The replay value of The game certainly looks bet­ to Super Mario 64 has been re­ the Wii remote for the first time the game is also very high, with ter than Mario's last title Super in a Mario adventure, and does used for this title. Triple jump­ over 120 stars to collect easily Mario Sunshine and the smooth so well. The intuitive nature ing, jumping off walls to gain pushing the game over 20 hours 60 frames per second in which it ntiTT

backgrounds and levels of expe­ ners then ha< created rience. Many of the contestants lete their de fashions seem to be much more experi­ models read esign of enced than those of the previous seasons of "Project Runway." challenge, For instance, Rami has designed ners are nar- gowns for Jessica Alba, Fergie, e three final Tyra Banks, and Lindsay Lohan, /ill have the and his designs have also been ir designs at seen on the pages of In Style, v York City'* Vogue, Lucky, and Elle. It seems (ek. The win- as though he does not need as .00,000 from much of the publicity created >sional hair from this show as some of the r production other contestants. of clothing- Many of the competitors 11 be sold to have very minimal design expe­ fly.com. V* rience. They may have worked be featured under other designers, owned md receive a their own boutiques, or done tailoring for local clients. It may COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS be an underdog who brings Project Noway: Heidi Klum, the only reason straight men fresh ideas to the runway that ie last th watch Bravo eventually takes the prize this season. The first episode started the critiq off with a bang. Instead of chal­ ect Runw lenging the designers to create three jud Katie Jones peting for the ultimate prize in a garment out of odd materials the sandspur fashion- money and resources such as food or trash, the con­ rs, and r*1 to start their own fashion line. testants were given some of the will also This season promises to feature highest quality fabrics available The first episode of season great designs along with lots of to create a design that would Keep watt four of Bravo TV's "Project Run­ drama. capture their inner vision. At what drafl way" premiered on November The fifteen contestants this "ready, set, go" the designers challenge designs er 14th. The show started off with season all come from different were seen sprinting towards the could onl tents filled with expensive fab- als and they nad to work with 114 ISSUE 10 ART S& ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 3,2007 -THE SANDSPUR Won't Bore at a ed clay, or spell the word aU-tirne question: Are girls or combination of Taboo and Hot Scene It?- The megahit version is still fun, if it all "pos­ guys smarter? Questions go Potato. Players frantically yell James Colston DVD game has expanded from sible purchase the more recent beyond the normal trivia ques­ out clues to the word they are its original general movie edi­ Beyond Balderdash which has the sandspur tions by having guys answer given, passing it on when one of tion to more specific editions players expand on the concept things like what is the name their teammates guess until the WithChristmasbreakquick- such as games based on Pirates to include movies, dates, peo­ of Gwen Stefani's clothing line timer runs out. The fast-paced .pproacrung, it is almost time of the Caribbean, Harry Potter ple, and places. (L.A.M.B.) and asking women gameplay and frantic nature of and Disney movies. You can Scattergories- The clas­ .visit old friends and family which college did Bo Jackson the game add suspense to the now also find the game on the sic game of categories prompts Uhome. Although going to play for (Auburn). If one team linguistic battle. Xbox 360 for a mere $60, which players to come up with a word movies, the bowling alley, misses, the other gender is able Mad Gab- "Pooh te Li isn't all that bad considering starting with a pre-determined rocking out with Rock Band to steal the question, something Shoosh." Not sure what those you receive four wireless game letter for each of ten categories. Guitar Hero HI all present you do not want to happen four words mean in that con­ controllers, and 1800 questions In a similar fashion to boggle, when that question is based text? If yelled out correctly, in a in all. participants are only awarded to play board game at on something only that gender the game Mad Gab this would for entries that are unique from Apples to Apples- Who u,e is still a legitimate option. should answer. prompt an answer of "Bootyli- anyone else's, pushing players knew pairing nouns with ad­ j^-ten titles are perfect for Fact or Crap- This board cious." Mad Gab makes mul­ to come up with the most cre­ jectives could be so much fun? «get-together: game plays as a trivia game, tiple word homonyms of one ative answers possible. Players of this game pass in pass Cranium- This game com- except instead of giving the larger one, but not always in Trivial Pursuit- The gr ,*nd- in cards with nouns that they nes basic concepts from Pic- answer for a question, you are an easy to identify fashion for a daddy of all trivia games, this lonary, charades, Boggle, and think associate well with a given read a random and obscure fact challenging game of returning guaranteed fallback comes in fjvial Pursuit and combines adjective, then one player picks that could either be true or false. to the first grade to sound ev­ several different editions rang­ into one team-based test of which one matches the best. Based on this, "fact" or "crap" is erything out for what it's worth. ing from "Totally '80s" to "The inowledge, wit, and creativ- It takes a lot of creativity, but yelled out. Balderdash/Beyond Bal­ Simpsons." With so many op­ In any one given turn, you passing in something like "Atari Catch Phrase- Available derdash- Each turn in Balder­ tions on what type of questions have to whistle (or hum) 2600" for an adjective such as both in board game and elec­ dash has players make up a to collect pieces of pie and roll m way through Kobl & The "outdated" could score points. tronic form (personally the elec­ completely random definition again with, there is no reason |Ws "Celebration," mold an Battle of the Sexes- This tronic is better), this game splits to fit an uncommon English for fun not to be had with Triv­ cream cone with the includ­ game is designed to answer the the room into two teams in a word. Although the original l« ial Pursuit. Movie Guide for the Holiday Seaso younger brother boasts stars such as Chris Brown, Later in his life, Fred ran Regina King, Delroy Lindo, and Katie Jones into some trouble with the law David Banner. Chris Brown fans the sandspur and the only way Nick would will be happy to see that Brown help finance him was if Fred does not totally abandon his vo­ With the holiday season agreed to come up to the North cal talent for acting as he can be st approaching there are some Pole to work for his money. Fred seen belting out familiar Christ­ levies Wtting the theaters that causes many disturbances lead­ mas tunes at various points in illhelp put you into the Christ- ing up to Christmas Eve which the movie. In the end this film las spirit. They will have you causes Nick to stress over his shows audiences the true mean­ ranting, crying, and eager for ensuing efficiency inspection. ing of family while providing le holiday festivities to start. An efficiency inspector threat­ many laughs along the way. he movies will take you back to ens to shut down Christmas On December 12th, "The ildhood memories of staying if the establishment has three Perfect Holiday" will be open­ plate waiting for Santa Claus, strikes against their process be­ ing in theaters across America. It akirig Christmas cookies, and fore Christmas morning. Will stars Gabrielle Union and Mor­ pending time with family. the two brothers be able to work ris Chestnut. Nancy, Gabrielle One of the first Christmas together to save the holiday? Union, is a single mother of two wvies to come out this year You will have to watch the mov­ that never takes time for herself ras "Fred Claus." It stars Vince ie to find out. and is constantly having to deal faughn, Paul Giamatti, and "This Christmas" is creat­ with an obnoxious ex-husband. kvin Spacey and is a story ing a lot of buzz this season. It Nancy's daughter overhears her bout how Fred Claus grew up is a drama revolving around the one day saying that all she wants onstantly trying to work his Whitfield's first family Christ­ for Christmas is a compliment 'ay out from behind his young- mas together in four years. The from a man, and that is exactly FESTIVE: "This f brother's shadow. Nicholas siblings all reunite in their moth­ what the little girl asked Santa your ears ™s, Fred's younger brother, er's house, and they all have to bring to her mother. The man dressed as Santa becomes at­ movies with family and friends always generous and sin- skeletons that eventually come tracted to Nancy and ends up will be a great way to spend the fc in trying to help out the less out of the closet throughout the giving her a Christmas that she holiday break. If you need a "rtunate. Nick always got all holiday. The bonds between the will never forget. break from all of that Christmas *his parents' attention which family members are tested with shopping you know that there tode Fred grow to resent his each new revelation. The cast Going to see these seasonal Fourteen Years Later Still Best Unplugged Performance performs on MTV Unplugged, and drummer Dave Grohl per­ THE musician of the 1990's. are able to take advantage of it, they play well-known hits. Nir­ formed just as well as ever, The DVD itself contains two the video does well in recreating James Colston vana defied the norm by instead with Cobain's raspy vocals, No- versions of the performance: the.sounds associated with ac­ the original unedited perfor­ tually being in that crowd back the sandspur playing lesser known selections voselic's subdued bass riffs, and (though certainly appreciated Grohl's controlled drumming mance with two never-before- in November of 1993. Although ones for diehard fans) such as all complementing one another seen songs, and the original the DVD is not as visually pleas­ broadcast version shown on ing with no special remastering For the first time, Nirvana's "About a Girl," "Pennyroyal to reaffirm the group's musical MTV. Both editions are appre­ for digital enhancement, it is Inplugged in New Tea," and "Polly." Although prowess and integration. New casual fans expecting to hear touring guitarist Pat Smear also ciated, as the first shows bits of certainly an improvement over Fork performance has hit store dialogue between the band and what is played on VH1 Classic Jelves on DVD. After 14 years "Smells Like Teen Spirit" may makes a much appreciated ap­ pearance, adding in the har­ two songs not shown on MTV, reruns of this show. ^waiting, any '90s alternative be miffed, it certainly shows mony for several of the cover while the latter takes those who Overall, anyone with any |* fan will be able to appred- Nirvana from a different per­ songs. watched the performance back remote interest in Nirvana or itewhat is often considered the spective. Not only did Nirvana stray The acoustic version of all in the '90s on TV down nostalgia '90s alternative rock in general latest MTV Unplugged per- lane complete with commercial should not pass up this DVD. from their mega-hits, but they these songs removes the loud iNanceofaUtime. breaks the old MTV Unplugged The performance contained on also included several covers grunge associated with the band For those that missed the logo. There are also interviews this disc contains one of the of other bands. David Bowie's and leaves a chilling and raw °rmance the first time with the MTV production staff most prolific acoustic sets ever, "The Man Who Sold the World" vocal performance by Cobain. P^d in November 1993, this and the audience members at just before the band's tragic de­ and the Meat Puppef s "Lake of Each song really plays into his Pja Nirvana in not only the performance along with re­ mise. 1 Fire" make appearances on the crurnbling life and exposes his "^ acoustic performance, hearsal performance for five of Overall Score: 9.0/10 1550 declining health. "All Apolo­ one of their last live show, with the Meat Puppets the songs played. themselves perforrning for their gies" and "Dumb" take on new ^nnances before Kurt Co- meaning and show the true song The sound of the DVD is 1 covers. committed suicide the next writing prowess that Cobain its selling point. Presented in The famous trio of Co- possesses and resolidify him as Dolby Digital 5.1 for those who Generally, when a band bain, bassist Krist Novoselic, •THE SANDSPUR • DECEMBER 3, 2007 sriti VOL. 114 ISSUE 10 m£eUHme*t£

b eland and Cartel rock the cam US. hard one look at the stage, was an in­ Brittany Fornof surmountable distraction. the sandspur Pugh's charming good looks captivated the hearts of There were hundreds of most of the girls in the auditori­ ents packed around the um, and even the guitarists and e when the lights dimmed bass players were a mesmeriz­ the band advanced to their ing sight. positions. As Copeland made Also, for all the music junk­ much-anticipated debut, ies in the audience, the obvious d let out a consistent talent of drummer Kev.n Sand­ to show their approval. ers could succeed in entrancing n all of the lights in the anyone for an hour. (This dude shut off, to leave a solo ruled the stage with his fro-like illuminating the lead mane shaking in tempo with the Aaron Marsh. He sat beat he was setting while sport­ v rigid at the piano- ing a pair of old-school basket­ g to play out the arpeg- ball shorts that fell about a foot f the first song. above his knee... you've got to voice was soft and suc­ love a guy in a band.) culent, and his lips shook and Needless to day, Cartel :red, as he emphasized freakin' rocked the stage on each and every word. The song Saturday night. When they COURTESY OF AMY IARROBINO/tfie sandspur began to climax, and Marsh's played such famous hits as "Say Quivering! The allegedly extremely attractive Cartel quartet may rock in the studio, but their body rocked back in forth in Anything Else", "Lose It," and perfect synchronization with live jams may leave a sour taste in one's mouth. "Honestly," they successfully the tempo. compelled the audience to join The other band members provided a perfectly strict con­ fellow audience members), the dio-based tracks on albums. in the songs with dancing as (Bryan Laurenson on guitar, trast to Marsh's tender voice. majority of the audience seemed By the middle of the third they shouted the lyrics. In fact, James Likeness on bass, and The band played through to be infatuated with Copeland's song, Cartel seemed to have several audience members even Jonathan Bucklew on drums) most of their top songs includ­ performance. found their groove as Pugh's felt compelled to join the rock­ chimed in carefully and cau­ ing "Chin Up" and "When As Copeland finished their voice blended perfectly with the ers on stage by attempting to tiously as if the song needed to Paula Sparks a Song." To this last songs, the audience of anx­ sounds of the guitars, drums, crowd surf- much to the fury of be cradled and carefully pre­ the crowd gave out a resonat­ ious students burst out into a and back-up singers. the security guards (a.k.a Stet­ sented. ing applause and shouts of ap­ roaring applause as they antici­ This made it easier for the son frat boys.) The first few songs had a proval. The band succeeding pated Cartel's arrival. However, audience to connect with the Also, near the conclusion tender and delicate sound, but in captivating the hearts of the much to their disappointment, emotions and motions of the of the concert, some ingenious by the end of the fourth song, audience and had an ensemble Cartel didn't immediately come songs, and soon, the audience punk-faces even had the audac­ the tempo had risen to create a singing along with them as they out onto the stage. was captivated in the motions of ity to start a mosh pit in the mid­ bolder and more forceful sound. belted out the lyrics "Will I wake Instead, the tights came on the performance. dle of the audience. (Yes, that's Marsh's body no longer rocked to find you waiting by my bed in the building, leaving the stu­ All across the auditorium, right: a mosh pit at an alterna­ students were rocking back and ly in tempo with the mu- side? Will I wake to find you dents to mingle about and buy tive rock Cartel concert. Smart forth, shouting out the lyrics, suckers, huh?) Instead, he had progressed waiting by my side?" which is band t-shirts. dancing in place, and throwing ernately sitting and stand- a popular song from their 2005 After 15 minutes of a blank Regardless of the various stage, the lights in the building their heads around in sync with audience dramas that occurred ip from his bench- throw- album. began to flash, indicating that the music. throughout the night, both imself into the music and By the way that the audi­ the second part of the show was What seemed like a few bands gave a captivating and ing his whole body deeply ence swayed in time with the about to begin. minutes ended up being over an entertaining performance, and the threshold of the music. music, it seemed that they were Cartel started their perfor­ hour of this high-energy experi­ it would in no way be an exag­ Laurenson and Likeness as enjoying themselves, and except mance with a song from their ence. It was one of those hours, geration to say that the concert had progressed to consis- for a small amount of audience new album, but the lead singer's where time seemingly stopped was absolutely mind-blowing. y nodding their head to the drama (a few rowdy teenagers (Will Pugh) voice didn't seem to and somehow faded into obliv­ In the words of Cartel, o as their backs remained made themselves out to be an­ blend with the rest of the band. ion. "Please don't mind what I'm hed over their mstruments. tagonists of Copeland as well as Instead, it was painstakingly The volume bursting forth trying to say 'cuz I'm just being lew, who has a noticeably the whole audience by shouting obvious to the audience that the from the speakers made it liter­ honest." otional talent on the drums, out obscenities to the band after forcing their way towards the quality of a live performance ally impossible to think of any­ only succeeded in setting was much different than the stu­ thing other than the lyrics, and ?mpo for the songs, but he front by shoving and elbowing

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Brittany Fornof boots and throw them on over your the sandspur favorite pair of jeans. Then add a cute scarf and a light jacket for a complete look. Lastly, Winter has arrived in a whirlwind, and if you are aching to pull off a with it has arrived the newest fashions and hardcore New York style trends of the season. So it is time to officially winter look, then invest pack away those floral prints and start rocking in a pair of good ole' the cardigans. Not sure where to start? Allow slender-heeled me to give you a heads up on this frigid sea­ knee high son's hottest looks. leather boots and wear them with thin tights, a mini skirt, and a warm BACK TO THE IF THE SHOE jacket. BASICS.. .AND FITS.. .YOUR THEN SOME PERSONALITY

The first thing you prob­ Winter is the perfect time to ably notice as you walk along explore your shoe personality. the mall (besides the numerous It is a time to take a chance. So Santa imposters) is the host of throw those raggedy flip-flops color schemes screaming out at to the back of your closet and you from the various store win­ invest in at least one good pair dows. This winter, fashion is of cold-weather shoes that going back to the original cool you could wear everyday. colors. Want to stick with a more Yes, thafs right: black, gray classic look? Buy a pair of and charcoal are the starting closed-toed pumps and colors for the palette of win­ wear them with some ter 2007, but do not think that dark jeans and a cute this year of eye-popping fash­ top for a sophisticated ion would end without a bang. but low-maintenance No, for not only are blacks and look. grays in, but they are accompa­ Want to be a bit more nied with doses of metallic gold of a daredevil? Buy a pair and silver. The subtlety of the of Maryjane style pumps basic colors is offset with the and pair them with thin dazzling sparkles of these eye­ stockings, a tight sweat­ catching accents. er dress, and some As if that were not enough, clunky bangles for an this season also explores deep edgier look. purples and blues. Adding a Do you need splash of richness, these colors a pair of shoes round off this season's wide to throw on for range of clothing options fit for your 9:00 A.M. royalty. trudge across campus? OH SO Try buy­ ing a pair of low- CHARMING heeled mid- Long, beaded necklaces calf have held their place in the fash­ ion world for several seasons now. However, a fresh look has recently debuted. Complement­ ing the soft but sophisticated look of this season's colors, charm necklaces as well as pen­ dant necklaces have reappeared onto the fashion scene. Whether it is a bright, metallic charm necklace or a simple, corded pendant, these just-around-the col­ larbone accessories are making their comeback in the world of fash­ ion. VOL 114 ISSUE 10. LlFE&TlMES DECEMBER 3, 2007 -THE SANDSPUR

es you spotting and giggling about. just Finally once we all fell d i d asleep, we spent Sunday pack­ not ing up our site, unwilling to go". want to leave. The parrots were W e surrounding our campsite so we had all got to play with the beautiful Milo, and brightly colored birds that coffee are cute at first, but not so much or tea, when you're trying to sleep. We and finally started to make our way bread back north towards Sydney, but tradi­ not after disappointment when tional we were too late to hear more Aboriginal stories told to us by Jenny's friend. Along the way we stopped at the area, a famous Austra­ I found lian don it stand, that we where we got fresh were a hot cinnamon do- five-min­ nuts to savor for a ute walk few minutes. The from a most fun stop we beauti­ had, was at an emu ful white farm, where we got Megan Schutz sanded beach with crystal clear to attempt hand the sandspur water. This camping feeding emu, al­ trip was much differ­ though I don't really A couple weeks before the ent from the last, not recommend trying end of our semester in Sydney, only, because of loca­ it unless you don't our Aboriginal Studies profes­ tion, but also because to the Aboriginal peo­ mind being pinched! We also sor, Jenny Newman, took her we didn't plan to ple, made up of mainly spent abnut an hoUt at a beach class and those who wanted to cram a million things flour and water, while located near the Seven Mile go along camping in Jervis Bay, into one weekend. Hstening to the stories. Beach, where the guys surfed a beach area a couple hours Sure, we had plans That night, after dinner and most of the rest of us stayed south of Sydney. Jervis Bay is to do certain things, was done and dishes out of the rather cold water. Our known for its camping, beautiful bush walks with one were cleaned, we all sat last stop on the super fun and beaches and reefs, and for surf­ of Jenny's Aborigi­ around the fire hstening relaxed weekend was a fish and ing. Our trip was almost ruined nal friends and story to more stories and met chips shop, where we picnicked due to rain the first night, but time around the camp some fellow Americans and got to see a natural rock instead was saved by a last min­ fire with another of in the process, as well as formation called the Blow Hole, ute decision to go out to dinner Jenny's friends, but a rather large kangaroo where water shoots up a large rather than attempt making it we were not in nearly who we named Tom. hole similar to a whale's blow in the pouring rain. By the time the rush we had previ­ It was one of those hole when the tide is right. dinner was done, the rain had ously been in when we were in but a few of us stayed back to ei­ nights that you just loved where The weekend was a blast, stopped, and we were lucky that the Red Center. ther surf or just to watch. Before you were and who you were although it was nearing the end the first group to arrive had set On Saturday, we spent the we cooked dinner that night, with, and the sky was clear, of our stay. But we learned what up our tents and sleeping bags morning pretty much doing as we all went over to the camp- which led us out to the beach plan to wear as a hat to get rid of so we weren't left attempting to we pleased, exploring, eating fire, where we were told stories after the fire died down a bit. the flies that were everywhere, put up our tents on the muddy breakfast, looking at birds, etc. about the Aboriginal peoples in The peace and serenity found on what berries to eat, and that wet ground in the dark. We then went on a bush walk the area, their pasts and totem the beach was made purely by just because you love animals, Luckily, the next day where we learned about differ­ stories, and the places in the the clear sky, ice cold sand, and doesn't mean they're going to turned out beautiful. Exploring ent foods that Aboriginal people area that were considered "plac- shooting stars which we kept love you back.

tern at Orlando Style Maga­ zine and am also the Public IK io (dl I e r me to rely more on my right ing space. Unfortunately, with Relations and Event Coordina­ brain and were a relaxing break McKean's ultra thin walls, every would have given me a nice tor for Bliss Ultra Lounge. from typical classes. sneeze, cough or whisper was broken arm, but my roommate What do you like to do in your Favorite thing about Rollins: way too audible. Coupled with didn't let me forget so easily by spare time? I love the size and personable this terrible sleeping environ­ having all of our friends ask me I don't have very much spare feel of the campus. Rollins is ment, I also have the misfortune how I got the nasty bruises on time, but now that I work at the also so beautiful that it's hard of being a really light sleeper. A my shins. club and am constantly "out" not to be happy going to class bunch of residents decided to What advice would you give or downtown, I really enjoy on such a beautiful campus have some sort of loud party in underclassmen? being lazy and kicking back every day. the pod a few doors down and I Enjoy your time here doing whatever it is that you enjoy with friends. I like to spend Least favorite thing about Rol­ got about 2 hours of sleep when best. Four years goes by so fast. as much time as possible out­ lins: my alarm went off at 5 am. My Always be true to yourself and doors when it's nice. Oh, and One word: PARKING. And the roommate and I never used the honest to others. Maintain your of course, as any busy person fact that all the renovations on bunk ladders to get out of bed. friendships and keep an open would, I love naps! campus happened AFTER I We just stepped one foot on our mind about those different than What do you plan on doing moved off campus! desk beneath our bed and the you — they might just become upon graduation? What is a random fact people other on the chair to get down to your best friends (that's to you Plan A is moving back to Syd­ might not know about you? the floor. In my sleep-deprived, Sydney girls!) Study abroad!!! ney, Australia in August with I used to be a hardcore competi­ delusional state of mind, I mis­ This is a must! Be careful who two of my friends. I will either tive swimmer, held a number of calculated where the desk was you trust with confidential, im­ be working there for a year, or records and competed nation­ and stepped right into thin air portant or personal information Nikki Fiedler completing grad school and ally. I also highly enjoy cream - literally - instead of planting - the small community makes the sandspur working. I am so excited! Plan cheese.. .plain. t>on't ask. a foot safely on the desk, and m Rollins quite a gossip mill. Ex­ B is getting a job in my indus­ Share a funny/interesting story crashed to the floor in a heap. Name: Nikki Fiedler plore places outside of Rollins try, anywhere in a big city, and that happened to you at Rol­ The funny thing was: I was still Major/Minor: Double Major, and meet people outside of the putting off grad school for a lit­ lins: so incredibly tired that I didn't frternational Relations and Stu­ community (especially in areas tle while (possibly in Canada). even notice I had fallen to the dio Art I was on the swim team my of dating - once again, small Your favorite class at Rollins ground until I was actually ON freshman year and we had conununity issue resurfaces Hometown: Gainesville, Flori­ and why: the ground and when my room­ da morning practice at 5:30 am. here). Challenge yourself; do Tough one. I really enjoyed My roommate and I had a min- mate woke up from the loud What are your extracurricular something outside of your com­ Steve Phelan's honors English iscule little room on the former thud I caused to ask, "Did you activities? just really fall out of bed??" Mi­ fort zone and definitely party 1 class but I have also enjoyed all fourth floor of McKean (now am a Phi Eta Sigma society and raculously, I just barely missed hard - when else will you have of my art classes. These are my the fifth) so we had to loft our this much social time?? sorority member. I also keep favorites because they allowed beds in order to have any walk­ the chair and desk, which busy with three jobs: I nanny, in­ DECEMBER 3, 2007 -THE SANDSPUR VOL. 114 ISSUE 10 LlFE&TlMES ^ig

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The season of turkey legs, slowly decaying leaves, and Pilgrim and Indian skits is officially over, and now, we are entering into the "happiest time of the year." Yes, the Christmas season has dawned upon us- a time where the Whos come out of hibernation, candy canes plague dentists, carols dominate radio stations, stockings filled with goodies make their appearance along mantles, jolly snowmen haunt the streets, and tiny light bulbs illuminate neighborhoods. Christmas is cherished as the holiday that brings people together, where families reminisce over days past and pon­ der over moments present as they gather around the din­ ner table. It is a season of last minute shopping, elaborate wrapping paper, metallic ribbons, and six inch ribbon curls. A holiday anticipated throughout the year, Christmas suc­ ceeds in topping the charts in the hearts of millions of people. Photo courtesy of Omar Rachid Despite the fact that Florida's weather may not be the best ' Rachid experiences his first American Thanksgiving at inducing the feeling of Christmas, allow me to offer some tips FL. Surprised by the amount of food at the celebration regarding jump-starting this most beloved holiday. After all, with the days until Christmas slowing dwindling, it would be a shame to waste a moment of this "happiest time of the year." ~tlit Me with the Coeoh What better way to get in the Christmas mood than to whip up a cup of hot chocolate during those late hours? Packets of Star­ bucks hot chocolate mix can be purchased at the C-Store. (Want to be hardcore?- don't mix it with water. Instead, pour that powder into a steaming cup of hot milk, stir with a pepper­ mint stick, and top with a tower of whipped cream...oh yeah. It will rock your taste buds all the way to Rudolph's hometown.) ~<§>pruee It Op Are you missing the festive decorations from home? Then, bring the Feliz Navidad spirit to your dorm room. Convince your roommate to accompany you on a Wal-Mart run for Christmas decorations. Unsure of where to start? Try purchasing indoor red and green Christmas lights and hang them along your bed post. Missing the snow from home? Look for snowflake decals and window "frost" spray. These are easy to peel off walls or wipe off of windows. Still wanting more? Consider purchas­ ing a tiny Christmas tree to keep in your room. Decorations can be simple- anything from hair ribbons to candy canes work. ~Turn ap th^Jams There is no easier way to get into the Christmas spirit than to put on some good old-fashioned Christmas carols. Whether you are into a funkier, upbeat version or more of a classical tone (Re- lient K and Michael Buble each have a Christmas album), go on to Itunes and download some new tunes. This will give you a chance to take a break from your much overplayed Soulja Boy and expe­ rience some new sounds in preparation for the Christmas season. ~Make friends with the Gingerbread Men Okay, so maybe gingerbread men are too much of a blast from the pas!:, but sugar cookies with reindeer plastered on them never go out of style. So if you and your friends have an hour to spare, why not make a trip to the C-Store and pur­ chase a few boxes of ready-to-bake sugar cookies. Armed with your goods, spend half an hour in your dorm kitchen baking the treats (all the while making sure to eat most of the dough.) After eating your fair share and more, pass out the extras to those lucky kids in your hall. Will Ferrell may say "The best way to spread Christmas cheer- is singing loud for all to hear," but I have always been under the impression that sugary rein­ deer-faced treats spread as much Christmas cheer as a song does. So do not drag your feet. Get out there and enjoy this Christ­ mas season- whether it takes you dressing up as an elf for your biochemistry class or simply putting a wreath on your dorm door, take advantage of the season and spread some holiday cheer. :THE SANDSPUR= VOL. 114ISSUE10

EDITOR: TANISHA MATHIS inioiTS [email protected] America Must Do More To Aid War Veterans

Missouri, and Washington, D.C. relationships in which many across the U.S. The VA spends therapy after their return to the Katie Jones were all states that reported the soldiers do not have a family $265 million on homeless- states so that mental illness and the sandspur highest numbers of homeless to come home to. About 45% of specific problems each year and post-traumatic stress disorder veterans. Among the American homeless veterans have some $1.5 billion on healthcare for can be avoided and less About one in four homeless population 44,000 to 64,000 kind of mental illness which veterans. Studies have shown common. There should also be U.S. citizens are soldiers who veterans are classified as leads to problems when the that those seeking help are a more efficient system set up have recently returned from "chronically homeless." This veterans try to find employment more likely to have a mental to help veterans find jobs after Iraq and Afghanistan. This is means that they are homeless post-service. Substance abuse disorder, and women are more they serve overseas. This could an astonishing number because on a more regular basis. has also become a reoccurring likely to seek help in escaping help avoid financial problems veterans only account for 11% The problem is common problem among the returning homelessness than men. in the future. The government of the entire U.S. population among elderly veterans as well soldiers. The soldiers do not It is surprising that such a should also make an effort to yet they make up 26% of the as the younger and more recent usually become homeless large proportion of our veterans increase the amount of housing homeless population. war veterans. Soldiers come immediately upon their return, are having these economic, available to veterans. Studies have found that back from war with life changing but as time goes on these factors mental, and personal problems. Government agencies and servicemen are much more experiences and are thrown back begin to take their toll on the When you think of soldiers charity organizations should likely to be put into this situation into normal lifestyles, and they economic status and well-being you generally think of a well- provide more benefits to the than other citizens due to their have problems providing for of the veterans. educated man or woman who soldiers who served our country. suffering from post-traumatic themselves and their families. One of the major problems can easily get a job upon their Veterans should not have to stress disorder and traumatic Recent veterans worry that plaguing veterans is the price return from war. come back to the U.S. and be brain injuries after their military after the war in Iraq ends people of housing. Some are spending It seems as though any subject to living at the poverty service. will cease to care about the well- more than half of their income business or organization would level when they have risked so Across America there being of former soldiers. To on housing. Institutions such appreciate the work ethic and much for our country's well- are 23.4 million veterans, and the public the war will be out as the Fannie Mae Foundation discipline of a former soldier, being. around 1% of them are lacking of sight and out of mind even are funding projects in which but you do not account for the There should be services a place to sleep each night. though its repercussions will affordable housing will be veteran's internal struggle. Post­ provided that help the soldiers That equates to around 196,000 likely continue for many years. created for war veterans. Steps traumatic stress disorder plays a get back on their feet and stay military veterans being homeless Many factors contribute to are also being taken to increase larger role in the soldier's well- financially stable so that they at any given night. This is very the homelessness of veterans. housing vouchers for the former being than most anticipate. can continue to live their lives in close to the number of soldiers The soldiers often run into soldiers. A greater effort could be comfort. who are currently deployed in financial difficulties upon their The Veterans Affairs made to aid the U.S. soldiers Iraq and Afghanistan. return. The stress of war also Department has created more who are subject to homelessness. Louisiana, California, often leads to stress in marital than 15,000 beds for veterans Soldiers should be given more Dollar Down, Worries Up?

level of inflation in the economy decrease, foreign investors may Nikki Fiedler in that it is a distinct function be prompted to buy fewer of Like What You the sandspur that may not infiltrate all aspects or sell off their US stocks and of the economy. For example, bonds, and this decrease in Gas prices are soaring, the when the price of oil increases, capital inflow can lead to higher Read? dollar is plummeting- against consumers may spend more on interest rates. foreign currencies and the Fed fuel and less in such aspects on I am not quite a licensed is calling urgent meetings and the economy such as holiday economist, or a masters certified Don't Like What putting on quite a fretting show. shopping purchases. Inflation theoristorhnancialpredictor,but Should we be worried? Is there only happens when increasing here are three possible solutions a two-sided inflation around the price levels happen in all to these dog down dollar days: bend, full-steam and heading prices of other goods; services One, cut deficit spending. That You Read? our way? Or is this just another and wages, and this has yet to means stop financing a hugely volatile cycle - a product of materialize. This being said, it expensive war (as in Iraq). Two, the times - in the international is still a possibility in the future, increase exports and rely on economic market? if not now. domestic products instead of the steady inflow of imports To muddle through the As far as the dollar's (think American apparel made Write a Letter to the Editor and get panic of recent weeks, we must decrease in value, it can be in the US ideal). This will also be sure to separate the worries seen as a byproduct of the huge published! Criticize, Praise, Rant and create more domestic jobs and of the Fed and the consumers' deficit which has increased over perhaps a better standard for Raise Your Voice. Get Your Thoughts worries when looking at this time and our country imports corporations and businesses economical issue. The Fed is more than it exports. However, Out About Local and National Issues. instead of sweat shop-esque most concerned with the general with the lower dollar, US manufacturing plants. Three, Comment on Anything You Read in the price level in the economy while exports of goods becomes more and this is on a more personal consumers mostly get upset over attractive to other countries, yet Paper. Send to [email protected]. and individual action approach a few items that are purchased still not as attractive as even for us all: buy a hybrid or get regularly, such as gasoline and less expensive operations in a bike (gas is only getting less food. countries such as China - this is readily available and more the true, but often dirty, side of An increase in the relative expensive, and it won't be long globalization. Price of one item is different before it is all gone!). than an increase in the general Also, with the dollar __,_——————^^ ARE ENTIRELY THE OPINIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL AUTHORS, AND DO NOT IS E VIEWS OF THE SANDSPUR STAFF OR ROLLINS COLLEGE. PLEASE ADDRESS ANY COMMENTS, OPINIONS, RANTS, OR RAVES TO [email protected]. fffffS^??CE OF ROLLINS COLLEGE SINCE 189 4

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Rochelle Siegel Advisor ISSN: 0035-7936 Managing Editor THE SANDSPUR -DECEMBER 3, 2007 VOL. 114 ISSUE 10 OPINIONS The Electronic Subjugation of Reality disguises, emboldening us to versions of social, cultural share of membership, with over signals. interact without fear of the sort of and political activism. AH are 200 million users worldwide. Gone are the subtle nuances Aaron Eagan personal accountability we feel equally illusory. contributing writer Facebook may have a smaller of voice communication and the network of some 54 million users, powerful body language that in face-to-face communication. The commercially unbiased free status of Myspace is also Right now there are rniUions but the college-focused website we have evolved to read over Is this the future of human fabricated. The website i of people plugged into a massive hosts scores of online groups, hundreds of thousands of years. culture? s owned by one of the largest virtual network, interacting encouraging participation in Rather, we are presented with Granted, such critiques media conglomerates in the and communicating with issues of political and social an overflow of unsubstantiated may not apply to those who one another while remaining discourse. Indeed, the enormity personal information, an absurd use these websites purely for world: Rupert Murdoch's unconcerned with the outside of the cultural breadth of online level of hyper-connectivity entertainment purposes. But News Corporation. ty/ith world. Images and messages, social networking is painfully where illusory representations regardless of their level of over 200 million users, the often including the deepest undeniable. of real people gain undeserved, participation, casual users of potential for the commercial utilization of Myspace i and most personal thoughts One may be tempted to ask, artificial legitimization. Myspace and Facebook are s undeniable. The website i of individuals, are reduced what is the problem? Apologists A popular view of Myspace subject to the same delusion of s to sequences of binary code, for Myspace, for example, might is that it provides a certain legitimate discourse as are their filled with advertisements for uploaded to the network and point out that online networking level of freedom by allowing more dedicated peers, and it is films produced by Fox studios displayed instantaneously for is here to stay, and all people limitless communication via a the exposure of this delusion and promotions for musicians the world to see. Intrapersonal have a right to communicate massive online social network; that forms the basis of my signed to major record labels. interaction is a thing of the past. any way they see fit. We should indeed, the possibilities for argument. But one can only speculate about the true level of insidious No, this is not a fictionalized embrace new technology, social interaction appear to be Additionally, online social control News Corporation may depiction of a dystopian adapting to the cultural impact endless. networks represent both a have over consumers. future, ala The Matrix. Rather, of it while benefiting from the But ironically, this blessing and a curse for social I am describing the social and entertainment and multitude perceived idea of social activism. For spreading word Will electronic cultural influence of networking of innovative conveniences it freedom is an illusion. By about an issue or a cause, the communication ever fully websites such as Myspace and provides. reducing communication to instantaneous accessibility of replace face-to-face interaction? Facebook. To the disdain of those But cornrnunication, in the levels of electronic, artificial, Facebook and Myspace are Perhaps not. Yet, it remains concerned with the preservation manner provided by online obfuscated disconnect, Myspace invaluable. an abstracted illusion of real of real life correspondence, social networks, is simply dangerously undermines But I fear that social communication. Let's not the aforementioned electronic not real. At best, this form of the very essence of human movements relying upon make the mistake of confusing gadgetry is slowly but communication is disconnected, interaction; there is no true online networks are doomed cyberspace with life. Keep steadily replacing face to face abstract and benign; at worst, it freedom provided by such an to remain in cyberspace. How the priority on authentic, communication. Alarmingly, is mendaciously false and the abstracted system of online many members of Facebook person-to-person discourse. To few seem to care. product of carefully controlled networking. groups opposed to the Iraq borrow words from the Hippie I will refrain to falling consumer consumption. Rather than providing a war actively participate in generation: "turn on, tune in back on any sort of "slippery To quote sociologist new forum for socialization, the political process? The and drop out" of this fabricated slope" argument; such rhetoric Jean Baudrillard, "the real is the abstraction produced by massive riots, marches and reality. is easily dispensed due to produced from miniaturized online networking websites rallies of the Vietnam era have its unsubstantiated and un­ units, from matrices, memory promotes anti-social behavior; become replaced by electronic provable nature. But the banks and command models." we remain alone in darkened bulletins, virtual forums and Aaron is a student in Professor growing influence of electronic Online social networks such rooms, fastened to our general complacency. Just as Singerman's Journalism class. communication cannot be as Myspace and Facebook computers with the invisible online social networks simulate denied. simulate real communication chain of convenience and safety. personal communication, Myspace has the lion's by replacing it with codified Our personal profiles act as they also manage to simulate Unthankful For Our Blunders Since 9/11 The invasion has cost more the run-up to the invasion of Af­ have set up secret and not-so-se­ 9/11 surely now sees us as a bul­ John B. Quigley American lives than were taken ghanistan, the Taliban was quite cret detention facilities to keep ly throwing our weight around. met campus on 9/11, not to speak of the sev­ willing to negotiate about turn­ people we had no right to keep. These days the administra­ eral hundred thousand Iraqi ing over Osama bin Laden for We are getting a new attorney tion is in the advanced stages of Thankful we are that we lives. The administration has trial. We might have been able general to replace the one who preparing to invade yet another have not seen a repetition of drained the federal treasury in a to get bin Laden without firing promoted torture. But the new country in the Middle East. But Sept. 11, 2001. The events of that war from which there seems to a shot. one doesn't know torture when there is little indication that the fateful morning left an indelible be no exit. Thankful we are not for the he sees it, so we may be in for administration is planning for impression on our psyche. Fear Second, the invasion of Af­ excesses in the security mea­ more of the same. how to extricate itself from Iran, of similar attacks has been at the ghanistan, which the achninis- sures the Bush administration We promote democracy in any more than it did for Iraq or center of national conscious­ tration rationalized as a way of instituted to prevent another at­ the Middle East as an antidote to Afghanistan. ness and of national policy ever depriving the terrorists of a base tack. terrorism, unless, of course the We have lost the moral high since. area. That aim was achieved, Some may have done some wrong side happens to win an ground. We have fewer friends Thankful we are not, how­ at least for a time. But we are good, but we did not need a new election, like Hamas. Or unless who will stand up for us, or who ever, for what has been done in bogged down in Afghanistan as super-agency, the Department of a.leader who declares martial will stop those seeking to harm the name of preventing another badly as in Iraq. Homeland Security, which only law and jails the judges is our us. We have made ourselves 9/11. Our soldiers are still dying confused lines of responsibility. ally, like Pervez Musharraf in more vulnerable to terrorism, First, the invasion of Iraq, there, six years on, with no end The adrninistration spied with­ Pakistan. In the name of fighting not less. which the Bush adn inistration in sight. The Taliban, which we out warrants, intercepting com­ Hezbollah in Lebanon last year, Thankful we are that we tried to justify, among other du­ overthrew, is making a come­ munications as never before in the administration stood by and have not had another 9/11/ bious reasons, on supposed ties back. Opium production, which our history. It concealed what it cheered as Israel laid waste to because we seem to be doing between the 9/11 hijackers and had been tiny under the Taliban, was doing from the pubhc, and Lebanon. whatever we can to bring on an­ Iraq. One hijacker had been to has become Afghanistan's ma­ from Congress. The upshot of much of the Baghdad for medical treatment, other attack. jor industry. Afghanistan is the The administration tortured Bush administration's response and this was supposed to show main opium supplier to the U.S. suspects, leading to exposes that to 9/11 is that a world that ini­ that Saddam Hussein was be­ market. have shown us in the worst pos­ tially was sympathetic to Amer­ hind 9/11. We don't often recall that in sible light around the world. We ica for the terrible tragedy that at one student won talking in your class? Someone dented your car? Found your sunglasses? A stranger helped you in your time of need? Send your "Cheers and Jeers" to opinions@thesandspur. org :THE SANDSPUR:

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Due to Taylor's reputation as R.I.P. Sean Taylor: one of the hardest hitters in the NFL (nicknamed "Meast"- a portmanteau of 'man' and 'beast' by his teammates, Taylor The Original Meast was a fixture on ESPN's Jacked UP! segment), this created one of the most feared young safety Nick Zazulia duos in the league. With the the sandspur three games into his rookie addition of a talented, hard- season, and put up phenomenal Htting safety like Landry, Taylor As you may know, 24-year numbers with 89 tackles, four lost weight in the offseason to f old Washington Redskins' free interceptions, two forced augment his already blazing safety Sean Taylor died on the fumbles, and a sack. speed, allowing him to play a morning of Tuesday, November Taylor's sophomore season more typical free safety position 27th. At about 2:00 AM Monday was not quite as productive on the team. Through week 10 morning, an intruder broke as his first, but it was still of the 2007 season, Taylor led into Taylor's house, broke into very successful. His on-field the NFL in interceptions with his bedroom where he and his performance was somewhat 5 in addition to chalking up a girlfriend had been sleeping, marred by several incidents respectable 44 tackles (despite and shot Taylor in the upper involving spitting into the face injuries keeping him out of half leg. The bullet severed Taylor's of Tampa Bay runningback of the week 9 and 10 games, and femoral artery, leading to Michael Pittman during a game all of weeks 11 and 12), lining massive blood loss. The phone and a $5,000 fine for wearing himself up another Pro Bowl lines to his house near Miami non-uniform socks to another. berth, and even consideration may have been cut, delaying his His third season saw some for Defensive Player of the Year girlfriend's ability to call 911. inconsistency and numerous honors. After she did, he was rushed missed tackles, but due to In his earlier seasons, PHOTO COURTESSY OF MCT CAMPUS to the hospital and sent into injuries on the Washington Taylor was considered a bit MEAST: The hardest Wtting safety in the league, you will be surgery for blood transfusions. defense, Taylor was forced to of a trouble-maker due to the missed. During the surgery, he flatlined comprise most of the secondary aforementioned run-ins with against Philadelphia that Taylor year) is reportedly considering twice, and was resuscitated as well as help considerably near the league as well as legal was home this past week. His changing his number from 26 to twice. He reportedly recovered the line of scrimmage. Despite it troubles stemming from a DUI house was broken into a few the 21 formerly worn by Taylor enough to respond to a nurse being perhaps his worst year, and a battery charge. All who days prior and a large kitchen in Taylor's honor. by squeezing her hand, raising Taylor finished with a team- knew him, however, said that he knife was left on his pillow. Sean Taylor's vicious and hopes, but he didn't last much high 114 tackles and earned a had matured considerably since Dealing with this break-in versatile play left him respected longer. It was a tragic end to an Pro Bowl appearance (where he then, particularly as a result delayed Taylor's extended and feared by wide receivers all impressive 4-year career. got attention for leveling Bills' of the birth of his daughter return to Washington, leading around the league and endeared Due to his prolific career Punter Brian Moorman on an last year, and was taking great to the second break-in Monday him to the Redskins faithful. In at the University of Miami AFC fake punt). strides to better himself. Taylor morning during which he was fact, he was my favorite player compounded by his astounding In the offseason, the was said to be humble, hard­ shot. The Washington Redskins and his jersey is hanging ten physical abilities and standout Redskins aimed to rejuvenate working, and devoted to his and NFL at large are distraught feet away from me right now. I performance at the NFL their usually-top tier defense by family. over Taylor's death, and his close hope you'll join me in wishing combine, Taylor was the fifth draftinghighlytoutedLSUsafety It was due to rehabilitation friend Clinton Portis (Redskins' his family and friends the best. pick in the 2004 NFL draft. He LaRon Landry to compliment for the knee injury he sustained star running back who is also You will be missed, Sean began starting for the Redskins Taylor at the strong position. in the Redskins' week 10 game on pace for the Pro Bowl this Taylor; rest in peace. Athlete of the Week: Joanna Coe Amy Iarrobino the sandspur and practice for free." and training are less rigorous. I Originally from New have time to do other things but Freshman Joanna Coe Jersey, Coe chose Rollins for the still compete against Dl schools. set the bar high, winning weather, athletics, academics I get the best of both worlds," tournament champion at the and golf record and is glad she said Coe. 2007 Ross Resorts invitational did. "I love the team and coach However, do not be fooled at Mid Pines. Coe has an is so supportive. The day before by the status as a Division average of 76.6 from the four a tournament coach gives us II school. Golf requires fall tournaments with ten all a pep talk; we strategize the considerable time commitment. rounds. Such a promising start course and talk about our goals. "The course is half an hour gives high hopes for another Even at the tournament we have away so we go there and successful Women's golf season. signals to tell each other how practice some and play golf. Although Coe was playing we're doing, like for a birdie," Nine holes is around two hours soccer at the time, her father said Coe. and eighteen is about four to introduced her to golf at age During the off-season Coe five hours so plus travel it adds seven. "As I got more into golf plans to continue improving. up. I basically go to class, lunch, 1 fell I love with it," said Coe, "There are eight tournaments golf, dinner then homework," I like being on team sports but in the spring so I am going said Coe. with golf it is all on yourself and to work on strengthening my Coe is a political science it allows you to compete to the weaknesses and getting better major, just a cover for her golfing highest of your own ability." all-around. Golf is definitely goals. "My ultimate dream is to As with most sports, golf a mental sport. I can improve turn professional with the LPGA. requires a strong support system. myself mentally as well as work If not I definitely want to stay in Golf is a very expensive sport on my game," said Coe. the golf business, probably as a PHOTO COURTESY OF IOANN A COE ^d I am fortunate enough to Although Rollins is a professional golf instructor. My We a lot of people back home Division II school golfers own instructor in New Jersey is Her greatest golfing IJGT Tour Championship with supporting me to allow me to compete against Division I friendly and I learned so much moments have been her hole- my parents watching. Ifs the ttove up to the next level. My schools as well, for example from him. I could even work for in-ones. "The first was at a biggest thrill and high to get a sister worked at a golf course Penn State and Yale. "I wanted golf companies like Nike and high school match at my home hole-in-one," said Coe. for many years so through to be at a Division II school Titleist or be a head pro at a golf course and the second was from connections I was able to play because the time commitment course," said Coe. 140 yards in Orlando at the THE SANDSPUR -DECEMBER 3,2007 Eg VOL. 114 ISSUE 10 SPORTS Nine Nuggets of Knowledge From Your Sports Editor

As your sports editor, I feel with a grand total of zero wins to se how close the Celtics are that it is my job to educate you in the SEC and topped off their to breaking the 195-96 Chicago in the world of sports. This is season by losing the Egg Bowl Bulls regular season win-loss re­ for your own good. In the near in a most embarrassing fashion cord, 72-10. Its cute and all but future, you will be at a cocktail to Mississippi State. Former it will not happen, namely be­ party. An attractive person will Ole Miss Coach Ed Orgeron was cause the Celtics don't have Mi­ approach you and strike up able to assemble some decent chael Jordan, or anyone close. a conversation about current recruiting classes, but he was 7. The BCS system has be­ sporting events. Now, you never able to bring it together. come so mucked up that football won't freeze up in front of your It will take Coach Nutt years fans are looking at a potential ti­ potential soul mate. This will before Ole Miss returns to being tle game between Missouri and happen, and you can take these the force they once were within West Virginia. This is potential­ gold plated factoids straight to the SEC. ly bad because nobody knows the bank. 4. The slate of Thanksgiv­ anything about these teams and -Danny Travis ing day football games this year they have not been in the nation­ was terrible, one of the most al spotlight. A few weeks ago it 1. A few weeks back I de­ uninspiring days of games in looked like a title game between clared the Tennessee Titans to recent memory. Even If you are LSU and Ohio State, two teams be the worst 6-2 football team a fan of the Cowboys, Packers, with high profile players whom ever. I was right. Their lack of or Colts, those games were hard* the nation has been following. talent, cohesion, and effort has to watch. What America needs Two potential bowl matchups led them to to a 6-5 record, with is a Thanksgiving flex sched­ that would be very intriguing terrible losses at Denver and ule, mirroring the policy NBC are Georgia vs USC in the Rose Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Ben­ has for choosing which games Bowl and LSU vs. Hawaii in the gals are one of the worst teams it plays on Sunday nights. I Sugar Bowl. in the league and their defense is know Detroit and Dallas must 8. I hope you were lucky nonexistent, But they managed host games, but the night game enough to see the Steelers vs PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPl to hold the Titans offensive unit should be flexed. At least it was Dolphins Monday night game HAMBURGER! Family troubles aside, Andy Reid may have e: to six points. The loss character­ on the NFL network this year, so last week, as the entertainment posed the New England Patriots. His method of determining star izes a monumental collapse, as no one was forced to watch the value was through the roof. The ers by "depth chart darts" is something more teams may have i the Jacksonville Jaguars have dismal Atlanta Falcons. disgusting mire of Heinz Field look into. overtaken the Titans in the AFC 5. The New England Patri­ staged a competition that saw South. ots almost lost on Monday night, both teams progress with zero 2. The most exciting foot­ which is encouraging news for points down to the very last ball game over Thanksgiving sports fans everywhere. The seconds and then Jeff Reed had weekend was the Arkansas Philadelphia Eagles, helmed by to ruin a 0-0 game with a field Razorbacks astounding victory AJ Feely, had control of the Pa­ goal. This game made fans ap­ over then number one ranked triots for what seemed like most preciate some things that we LSU. The love of the BCS, LSU of the game, but then Andy take for granted in football, like was one of the remaining "big" Reid decided that seeing a team yard lines. teams still in the hunt for the go 16-0 would be really neat. 9. If you put money on the National Title, but downtrod­ The interesting thing about this Cleveland Browns over the Ra­ den and disgraced Razorbacks game was that the Philly de­ vens like I told you to, you were coach Houston Nutt and Heis- fense was banged up. JR Reed, probably a bit upset at the final man hopeful Darren McFadden getting his first start against the result, until the refs decided had different plans. The Ra- Patriots, and the Eagles banged that the closing field goal was zorback defense performed far up secondary were able to keep actually good, and called the beyond expectations especially Randy Moss to only 43 yards. teams back out onto the field to in the first half, and ultimately It seems that If anyone wants play overtime, which Cleveland ended up winning the game for to stop the Patriots, two key as­ won. Now that I have earned them on an endzone intercep­ pects will be very physical play your monetary trust, place some tion on a two point attempt in in the secondary, and kepping money on Philadelphia, the Gi­ overtime. pressure on Tom Brady, because ants are scheduled to lose the 3. Speaking of Coach Nutt, they sure aren't going to run the rest of their games, its in their he resigned days after the epic ball. collective team DNA. victory only to be snatched up 6. ESPN.com has a nice by Ole Miss. Ole Miss finished new feature, a tracking device

PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMP' PHOTO COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS D-MAC ATTACK! Darren McFadden and Tim Tebow are bothH SSSSNAKE!!!!!!: The Missouri football team helps out in the community by wrangling snakes Snake overpopulation is a problem in Missouri, but what these players do with the snakes off camera can be candidates for the Heisman Trophy. left to your imagination. Just kidding! They actually all have pet snakes for some weird reason