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Premium news brief prices for Mayor Foster Hilton to visit USFSP Christopher Guinn | The Crow’s Nest for town hall housing USFSP adjunct professor Sophie Champigny teaches 20 credit hours of French. meeting

By TAYLOR GAUDENS Life Editor THE PART-TIMERS USF St. Petersburg students are paying over $900 more to Adjuncts have full-time workloads with part-time benefits live at the Hilton St. Petersburg By CHRISTOPHER GUINN us,” said Sophie Champigny, an ad- The University of Tampa and Bayfront hotel for the fall se- Contributing Writer junct who teaches 20 credit hours of St. Petersburg College offer simi- mester because Residence Hall French language at USFSP. lar rates, but St. Petersburg College One has hit capacity. The univer- Adjuncts taught nearly one- “The number of students is out- pays a slight premium for adjuncts sity wanted to provide overflow third of all course sections at rageously high,” she said. “When with a doctoral degree. housing for those looking to live USFSP during the fall 2010 semes- you have 60 students per class, that’s Adjunct pay is driven by market in RHO, but it came with a price ter—the result of austerity mea- crazy, you have to be available all the forces, said Human Resources Di- tag for the second year. sures, a decades-long shift in em- time … All we do is work.” rector Sandi Conway. There is “a “There were ongoing dis- ployment and an increased demand Despite the workload, both said fairly high unemployment rate and cussions about continuing the for college degrees. they are fortunate. we’re still getting ample pools of partnership into this year,” said They are classified as part-time, When Altuna moved from Mary- qualified people.” City of St. Petersburg Kay-Lynne Taylor, director of non-contractual employees; have land to Florida, “it was kind of hard “It’s better to hire a temp than a Student Services. “We monitor no access to the state health care to find a job in my field,” she said. regular and then have to lay some- St. Petersburg Mayor Bill the data of Admissions.” plan and are paid significantly “I really love to teach and USF one off,” Conway said. Despite Foster will answer questions and Talks with Bayfront Hilton less than their full-time counter- has given me an opportunity. The budget cuts, the university has address community concerns to provide more student housing parts. However, their numbers are school is growing and I’m looking not had to lay off any employees, at a town hall meeting at the began in December 2010. growing as the university seeks to to be a part of that growing.” she said. University of South Florida St. The cost of living in a shared protect itself from future budget “I was lucky because I was giv- From fall 2007 to fall 2010, the Petersburg. room at the Hilton is $932.50 cuts and the uncertain future of en so many classes,” said Cham- undergraduate head count jumped The meeting, hosted by the more than a single room in RHO. financial aid. pigny, who also taught 15 courses by 15 percent and those students Department of Journalism & The price for rooming in the “I work seven days a week,” during the 2010-2011 academic were more degree-focused, lead- Media Studies’ Neighborhood Hilton for the fall semester this said Margarita Altuna, an adjunct year and organized a study abroad ing to a 21 percent increase of News Bureau, will be held on year—111 nights—is 4,717.50. who teaches eight Spanish lan- program to France over the sum- undergraduate credit hours taken. Thursday, Sept. 1 from 9:30 a.m. Rooming in RHO during the fall guage courses across three differ- mer, “but you never know” how As a result, the university hired to 11 a.m. in the Campus Activi- semester is $3,785, Taylor said. ent colleges. At USFSP she teaches many you will be assigned next se- more adjuncts and full-time fac- ties Center Core, located at 140 Some students required to two of the four-credit hour classes mester. “There is no security.” ulty members took on heavier Seventh Avenue South. live with unnecessary accommo- online, two one-credit labs and a Pay for adjuncts at USFSP is teaching loads. Mayor Foster will address dations are less than enthusiastic section of Spanish III in person. determined by the colleges, but the Average class sizes have also the public in a question and an- about it. Her online sections are almost typical pay rate for teaching lower increased from 30 in lower divi- swer format. The meeting is free “I will not be able to afford filled to the 75-student capacity. division courses within the College sion courses and 25 in upper to 32 and open to the public. Metered living in the Hilton all semester “Nobody wants to do online of Arts and Sciences is $700 per in both. parking is available in front of see HILTON, page 3 classes because it’s challenging for credit hour. see ADJUNCT, page 3 the Campus Activities Center. 2 | crowsneststpete.com | Aug. 29, 2011

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Daniel Mutter | The Crow’s Nest The views expressed—both written and graphic—in the opinion section USFSP’s new student center on 6th Ave S will offer the first on-campus health center. Administrators hope to offer a nurse practitioner, exam rooms and a diagnostic lab. of The Crow’s Nest do not necessar- ily reflect the views of the editorial board. Submit letters to the editor to [email protected]. The Crow’s Nest reserves the right to edit these pieces for style and length. If Health services planned a letter is not meant for publication, please mark it as such. All submis- sions must include the author’s name, daytime phone number, and email address. The Crow’s Nest is provided free by the Activities & for new student center Services Fee, and advertising. The Crow’s Nest neither endorses nor takes responsibility for any claims made by our advertisers. Limit five is- Uninsured students will have access to on-campus care sues per student. For additional cop- ies, contact the editor-in-chief. By ARIELLE STEVENSON der to build funds to start and run News Editor the facility,” McKinstry said. “We Press run: 1,000 were approved to raise the health WHAT ELSE? Students will have access to fees two years ago.” The Crow’s Nest office is located at: health services on campus when McKinstry said that would only The facility will also include the following: Campus Activities Center, the new student center is complete. be enough to get the facility started. University of South Florida USFSP offers up to 12 free coun- “The student health fees now On the First Floor... St. Petersburg seling sessions. General medicine are only half of what we need to 140 7th Avenue South, CAC, • Food court with seating for 175 to 200 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 health services are only available maintain it,” McKinstry said. • Multi-function atrium with programming and display on the USF Tampa campus, and No formal contracts have been space students often have to pay an addi- (727) 873-4113 setup for the actual services. • tional fee to access those services. “We are at the exploration Information desk • Copyright 2011 St. Petersburg, FL. “A recent study of the student stages and looking at possibili- Meeting room population found that 30 percent of ties at the current time,” said Julie • Game room The Crow’s Nest is printed by: students at USFSP are uninsured,” Wong, regional vice chancellor of Newspaper Printing Co., said Diane McKinstry, director of Student Affairs. On the Ballroom Level... 5210 South Lois Avenue, the Center for Counseling, Health They hope to have a nurse’s • Ballroom with views to the south of Bayboro Harbor, Tampa, Florida 33611 and Wellness. station, nurse practitioner, several capable of being subdivided into three equal spaces USF’s Lakeland campus recent- exam rooms and a diagnostic lab. • Pre-function terrace Join us at our next staff meeting! ly partnered with the local health Basic health services and prescrip- • University dining room with private terrace Mondays at 5 p.m. in PRW lobby. department to offer services to stu- tions will be available to students • Meeting room dents. New College partnered with with or without health insurance. the USF Sarasota campus. USFSP “My hope is that we treat not Find us on Facebook: In the Student Housing Component... has a referral process for general just cold or flu patients, but all The Crow’s Nest at USF • 150 double occupancy rooms with private baths St. Petersburg medicine, but nothing on campus. ailments and wellness needs, like “We were up there with best birth control and well women ex- practices as far as psychological ams,” McKinstry said. And included in the CAC Renovations... Follow us on Twitter: services were concerned,” McK- Once the program takes off, • Student involvement office space: Student @USFcrowsnest instry said. “But it was unusual provided fees increase to cover Government, Student Life, Multicultural\Intercultural that we didn’t have health services cost, they hope to expand to two Education, Leadership, and Harborside on campus.” physicians and more exam rooms. • Counseling and Wellness Visit our website: Students pay $2.64 per credit Counseling services will be part of • Career Services www.crowsneststpete.com hour in fees to fund the new health the health center. services plans. “We needed to raise fees in or- [email protected] Aug. 29, 2011 | crowsneststpete.com | 3 No kitchens in Hilton rooms

HILTON, continued from front page

long,” said Maria Almeida, fresh- I intend to be on campus until the man criminology major and Hilton late evening for a few days week.” resident. Increased student interest in Two students live in each dou- living on campus is “an indicator ble-occupancy room and receive that more students want to become By ARIELLE STEVENSON more services for the higher price a part of the fabric of the grow- News Editor tag, including access to the outdoor ing residential community within heated pool, 24-hour fitness facil- a young residential education and ity and lower prices at Tangerine, housing program,” Taylor said. the hotel’s restaurant. They also She said there is a sense of com- receive weekly linen service, in- munity for students living at the room trash removal and a “flat pan- Hilton, equivalent to the students el television with all of the chan- living in RHO. nels received in all other rooms in “They were able to create a the facility,” Taylor said. successful community and get in- Even with the extra amenities, volved with programming and the Almeida would rather live in RHO. community building that was oc- “I feel I am being a bit cheated curring in residence hall as well,” out of the traditional college expe- Taylor said. Some students who rience with the multi-level living lived in the Hilton last fall semester facilities,” Almeida said. returned to live in student housing She is disappointed in the lack again this year. of a full kitchen, which she would The current partnership will have if she lived in RHO. continue through the end of the “I either have to purchase food academic year. Daniel Mutter | The Crow’s Nest or just eat snacks,” she said. “The Maria Almeida, freshman criminology major, unpacks in her room at the Bayfront Hilton during the fall semester move in weekend. additional distance is not ideal when [email protected] Students urged to take action ‘Resources are limited’ to save financial aid ADJUNCT, continued from front page By ARIELLE STEVENSON small sliver of the budget,” Chitty “We’re leaning more on teach- compelling, especially when times McColm said. News Editor said. “But it isn’t the only program ing and less on research,” said As- are tight,” said McColm, who is an The university equates each being targeted. Anytime there is sistant Director of Academic Affairs associate professor of mathematics credit hour taught by an adjunct as Students are seeing spikes in tu- an economic downturn, we see David Everingham. “We’re forced and statistics at USF Tampa. 6 percent of a full-time equivalen- ition and fees as state and federal an increase of people returning to to make do with what we have.” During the fall 2007 semester, cy, a measurement of labor con- governments are facing major bud- school which increases the cost of The recent tuition increase is 72 employees were classified as tribution. As a result, teaching 17 get shortfalls. Financial aid will programs like Pell.” offsetting cutbacks, Conway said, adjunct faculty. In fall 2010, there credit hours equals slightly more most likely be sent to the state and Still, the Congressional Super but the university is taking a con- were 102. In the same time period than 1 full-time equivalency, 16 federal chopping block. Committee is aiming to find an ad- servative approach to hiring and the number of full-time faculty slightly less. The National Association for ditional $1.5 trillion in cuts over the associated long-term expenses. decreased by 22. Adjuncts are usually limited to Student Financial Aide Administra- next 10 years. The money could “Management has made sure the Adjuncts have traditionally teaching only four sections in a tors launched an online campaign very well come from student finan- money is there in case of another been used as a hedge against the semester, but each beginning lan- to urge students and financial aide cial aid. There will be automatic budget cut.” uncertainties of freshmen enroll- guage class is worth four credits administrators to contact lawmak- across-the-board cuts should the The university is still hiring ten- ment. If enrollment spiked, ad- and requires a one-credit lab. In ers before Labor Day. Since many Super Committee fail to come up ure-track and non-tenured faculty, ditional adjuncts could be hired some cases, professors are teach- senators and representatives are with the cuts. Either situation could she said, but if an employee leaves, to meet the demand in lower di- ing full-time loads with part-time home for the Labor Day weekend, have a negative impact for students the university analyzes whether vision courses. If enrollment was benefits. NASFAA says now is the time to if they don’t voice their concerns to those duties can be distributed low, the university did not find it- “Everyone needs Spanish connect with local representatives. lawmakers, Chitty said. among the remaining staff. self in a position to find work for a teachers, but no one wants to give “Lawmakers are looking for NASFAA’s Save Student Aid While the number of tenured contractually protected, full-time benefits,” Altuna said. ways to cut down on the national Facebook campaign is currently professors increased between employee. Altuna earned a master’s de- debt,” said Haley Chitty, NAS- 13,441 strong and growing. Chitty 2007 and 2010, the number of “Many departments have their gree in Latin American literature FAA Director of Communications. hopes more students will join and tenure-track professors decreased major courses and graduate cours- from the University of Maryland, “Federal student aid is targeted as voice the importance of strong from 45 to 25. es in mind when they hire perma- where, as a Ph.D. candidate, she one of the areas for spending cuts.” student financial aid. “USF (and USFSP) are part of nent staff,” McColm said. “Lower worked as a teaching assistant. On August 2, Congress passed “Don’t lay down and let this a national trend. Tenured and ten- division and remedial courses Part-time instructors at the Uni- the Budget Control Act of 2011. The happen,” Chitty said. “Stand up and ure-track faculty lines have been may require a lot of pedagogical versity of Maryland are given bipartisan legislation raised the debt fight for the money. We are invest- disappearing for decades now, re- training to teach well, but the re- unsubsidized access to the state ceiling and gave lawmakers more ing in the future of us, in our ability placed by non-tenured instructors sources for that are limited any- health care plan. time to figure out budget cuts with- to compete. Future jobs and the in- and lecturers, and by adjuncts that way, so it will be the lower divi- “The main benefit we should out defaulting on the national debt. novation driving our country is di- are essentially piecework work- sion and remedial courses that get get is health insurance,” she said. Additional mandatory funding for rectly related to how educated our ers,” said Gregory McColm, sec- lots of adjuncts.” “So many adjuncts have worked the Pell Grant program was included workforce is. Cutting Pell Grants is retary of the USF chapter of the “There has been a lot of mor- years and are not getting the mini- for 2012 and 2013 fiscal years. only a good short-term solution.” United Faculty of Florida. alizing about the use of adjuncts, mum of health insurance. That’s Graduate and professional stu- [email protected] “Although USF has an official but the solution is to allocate a lot completely wrong.” dents lost access to subsidized policy that departments will not more money to instruction. Since loans. Direct Loan repayment in- For more information, visit the Save hire adjuncts for purely financial no one wants to pay higher taxes Student Aid Facebook page at centives were also eliminated. But www.facebook.com/savestudentaid. reasons, the fiscal imperative is or tuition, the problem remains,” [email protected] Pell Grants still face a $1.3 billion 70 shortfall for 2012-2013 and law- Lawmakers nearby: ADJUNCT Number of Adjuncts vs. Faculty Tenure at USFSP since 2006 makers anticipate having to make C.W. Bill Young, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 10th District PROFESSORS Year Adjuncts* Faculty 60 a lot of cuts in the coming months. Washington Office For a while, it looked like Pell 2407 Rayburn House Office Bldg. BY THE 2006 91 150 50 Grants may take the brunt of the Washington, D.C. 20515 2007 72 159 (202) 225-5961 NUMBERS education spending cuts, because Faculty Tenure 2008 94 143 40 the Pell Grant program is consid- Seminole Office 2009 90 137 Faculty Tenure Track 30 ered one of the larger discretionary 9210 113th Street 2010 102 137 of faculty Number Seminole, FL 33772 Faculty Non-Tenure *Does not include adjunct faculty that are paid domestic programs, Chitty said. (727) 394-6950 20 Track under the Extra State Compensation Pay Plan 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 “In the large scheme, it’s only a Year 4 | arts & life crowsneststpete.com | Aug. 29, 2011 Students can start new clubs Officials suggest not waiting until last minute

By AMANDA PRETULAC Ralph Reid, graduate assistant in “Be open to hearing that you Arts Editor the Department of Student Life & may need to change some things Engagement. before the constitution can be ap- Students interested in meeting The club members then meet proved,” she said. new people and engaging in stu- with Reid, go over club regulations Copies of other club’s constitu- dent life can join a campus club— and provide students with the tools tions are available through Student or start their own. they need to help the club progress. Life & Engagement on the USFSP There are three basic steps to The meeting also requires officers website. Officers have 60 days to create a recognized club, said Stu- to map out a constitution for their complete the constitution. dent Government Vice President upcoming club. “Even though there is plenty of Mark Lombardi-Nelson. Reid and Lombardi-Nelson both time, don’t wait until the last min- Step one requires five friends said that writing the constitution is ute to complete the constitution, who share the same interest for the usually the hardest part of the pro- since there are a lot of rules that organization, and a staff or faculty cess, but students should not be in- must be included,” Reid said. He advisor to guide the club. After timidated by the requirements. encourages students to have club the five beginning members have “Request to view other clubs’ meetings and plan events during delegated executive positions, constitutions to get a better idea of those 60 days. they must enter their student ID what is required in the document,” Once the constitution is ap- numbers and role information into said Lombardi-Nelson. proved, the club will be official and Blackboard. While not every constitution open to students across campus. Amanda Pretulac | The Crow’s Nest “This is so certain executive of- passes on the first review, the Lombardi-Nelson said complet- A student reviews paperwork with Ralph Reid, graduate assistant in Leadership Develp- fices can make sure the club sus- Leadership Department is trying ing budget requests through Stu- ment and Programming. tains,” Lombardi-Nelson said. to ensure that the organization is dent Government as soon as possi- organization, officers must re-reg- club to continue to be successful Students that need help finding successful, said Arienne Milkles, ble after becoming an official club ister the club by Friday, Sept. 30 to on campus, Lombardi-Nelson said. an advisor for can go to the Lead- president and founder of the No- helps guarantee a club’s success. remain active. ership Department for help, said Bull Dance Troupe. In addition to maintaining the “Communication is key” for a [email protected]

USFSP Waterfront shows off free activities for students

By JOE CASTAGNA Contributing Writer

The USFSP Waterfront held its annual open house Thursday, Aug. 25 to showcase its activities avail- able to students. Students tried scuba diving, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding. Instructors were on hand to answer questions about Water- front activities. “We just want to get the word out about the Waterfront and let everyone know what we have to offer here,” said Jon Cleary, a Waterfront employee. Kim Simpson, an education major, and Mike Fulmore, an en- trepreneurship major, heard about the open house through word of mouth and decided to attend. “We’re having a great time today,” Fulmore said. The Waterfront loans out the equipment needed to participate in kayaking, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, kite surfing and wind surfing, for free to current students. More advanced equipment such as sailboats or kite boards require stu- dents to pass a skills test or pay to take an introductory course. The Waterfront wants to make sure students know how to use the equipment and stay safe be- fore they go out on the water, Daniel Mutter | The Crow’s Nest said Zac Oppenheim, Waterfront boating director. Instructors taught students the mechanics of kayaking and stand up paddle boarding at the USFSP Waterfront open house on Aug. 25. For those interested in scuba equipment and scuba classes. “We are going to have a lot of diving, the Waterfront has a part- Students who want to become fun this year,” said Chris Tosi, Weather permitting, the waterfront is open from 11 nership with Aquatic Obsession’s more involved in a certain water- president of the Kite Surfing Club. a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday. It will be closed Sept. 5 for dive shop. Students may enroll in front activity can join one of the “It’s a shame to go to USFSP and scuba classes ranging from entry Waterfront clubs. Students can sign not take advantage of what the wa- Labor Day. level through advanced. AO Dive up via the Waterfront website, Face- terfront has to offer.” Shop offers a student discount on book or at the Waterfront office. [email protected] For more information, visit the waterfront website at www.usfsp.edu/waterfront. Aug. 29, 2011 | crowsneststpete.com arts & life | 5 New clubs on the block By TAYLOR GAUDENS and with that [name],” Inman said. She AMANDA PRETULAC wants the club to perform evening Life and Arts Editors shows in the Coquina Club or have performances on an outside stage. The new semester brings new The club’s focus is to help mem- ideas, and new student clubs on bers become comfortable on stage, the verge of approval. Members perform in front of people and have from four of the new clubs explain a fun, stress-free time. Inman an- their goals for the semester. For a ticipates that the club will become complete list of campus clubs and official by the end of October. organizations, visit the Student Organization Directory through the Campus Life section of the Harry Potter Club USFSP website. President: Eric Romine Member: Jennipher Tucy Juggling Club President: Lena Wray Even though the Harry Pot- ter books and films have wrapped The Juggling Club is for stu- up, students can still celebrate dents with juggling skills, those the series with the Harry Potter who want to learn how to juggle Club. “This club is a great oppor- and those who simply think jug- tunity for students to meet new gling is cool. Juggling is a fun ac- people and appreciate the world tivity, but it also “stimulates your of Harry Potter,” said President brain because you’re crossing left Eric Romine. and right. It increases your cere- The inspiration for the new or- bral cortex,” said President Lena ganization came from a recent visit Wray, who has juggled since sec- to The Wizarding World of Harry ond grade. Her father coaches the Potter at Universal in Orlando. The juggling team in her hometown of club recently submitted its consti- Key West. tution, and they have several ideas Wray wants to share the fun in the works for the semester. “The with everyone. The officer posi- club is more about having fun than tions are filled, the constitution is a serious discussion about the se- submitted and Wray is patiently ries,” Romine said. anticipating approval. Her goal is Keeping with the easy-going for the club to be official by the theme, club officers plan to serve middle of September. Harry Potter themed food and bev- Club meetings will consist of erages at meetings, like butter beer practicing, teaching members how and butter beer cupcakes. to juggle, watching juggling videos “The books have been an es- and making friends. She hopes to cape from reality for years and in a take advantage of the high ceilings way we hope the club can provide in the CAC and hold meetings on a similar escape for students,” said Mondays at 5 p.m. Once the CAC member Jennipher Tucy. is closed, meetings will probably Meeting times and event ideas take place outside. are still to be determined, so in the “I don’t want people to be in- meantime students can request to timidated when they see [the vice join the USFSP Harry Potter Club president] juggle nine clubs,” on Facebook. Wray said. Poker Club Cackle Task Force President: Joey Catalano Co-President: Andrea Inman Founder: Mark Lombardi-Nelson Co-President: Alex Portee Put on your game face for the The Cackle Task Force is all new Poker Club. Students will be about improv, but is still in the pro- able to learn how to play the game, cess of becoming an official club. or bump up their skills for pro-lev- Before the constitution is submit- el competition. ted, they need more people inter- The club was founded by Stu- ested and willing to join the club. dent Government Vice President The activities and meetings will Mark Lombardi-Nelson, and will model the show “Whose Line is be led by Joey Catalano, president it Anyway.” The co-presidents, of the club. Meetings will be held Andrea Inman and Alex Portee, bi-weekly and they plan to hold will take on the role of Drew poker tournaments, with prizes. Carey and club members will be the performers. “Each meeting will be its own small performance,” Inman said. Once the club gets approval for a play, the meetings will be more structured to practice for Daniel Mutter | The Crow’s Nest the performance. And the eye-stopping club A member of the juggling club shows off his skills. The juggling club is one of many new and interesting clubs at USFSP this year. name? “We hope we will make people laugh, so we decided to go [email protected] 6 | crowsneststpete.com | Aug. 29, 2011 FC Tampa Bay fails to cash in opportunities, falls 2-1 to Puerto Rico

By ROB SMITH pitch, Foley took on the Rowdies’ Contributing Writer back line 1-on-3, accelerating to his left before slipping a low line FC Tampa Bay entered the drive past Tampa Bay keeper (and game on Saturday, Aug. 20, at USF alum) Jeff Attinella. Al Lang Stadium against Puerto Rowdies’ coach Ricky Hill at- Rico, trailing the Islanders by tributed the goal to a breakdown seven points for the coveted in the Rowdies’ defense, noting second seed in the NASL stand- that the goal was a result of poor ings. That position carries with communication and could have it a first-round playoff goodbye. been defended smarter. A win would have pulled the From there, the Islanders staved Rowdies within four points of off numerous Tampa Bay threats. that second seed with six games Burse denied Aaron King from 10 (including another matchup with feet away in the 79th minute. The Puerto Rico) to play. Islander defense also stepped up The night didn’t unfold as late in the game, calmly handling the home team had hoped. De- a threatening cross from King in-

Daniel Mutter | The Crow’s Nest spite controlling the pace of play tended for 2nd-half-sub Tsuyoshi Catherine Rudniski works on The Sting Ray Current, a publication for students in the Project 10 Sting Ray program. throughout the game and creating Yoshitake, whose bicycle kick numerous scoring opportunities, was deflected out of play. opinion FC Tampa Bay fell 2-1 to the Tampa Bay’s final—and per- second place Islanders, dimming haps best—chance to tie the game their already unlikely odds of came in the 90th minute, when Sting Ray Current full of opportunities catching the Islanders in the play- Yoshitake’s errant shot from the By CATHERINE RUDNISKI over everyone’s articles and edit Roberts-Dahm because I was new off chase. top of the box was nearly deflect- Contributing Writer them. I try not to re-word anyone’s to this. The Rowdies extended their ed in by late-sub Kerry Baptiste, articles; I just try to rephrase them The issue finally was printed streak of consecutive games with who barely missed on his sliding The Project 10 Sting Ray pro- to make the article sound better, in January 2011 but we all put a first-half goal to nine when for- attempt to tuck the ball inside the gram is for students with disabili- and to make it more understand- our hard work into it. The next ward Mike Ambersley capitalized left goalpost. ties, to give them the opportunity able for the reader. paper came out in June 2011. It on some sloppy defense and beat “In big games like this you have to go to college just like every oth- The students do a wonderful job was much easier the second time the Islanders’ keeper Ray Burse to finish your chances. We didn’t er regular student here at USFSP. of writing their articles and getting around. Deadlines were not made, for his team-leading 10th goal of do that tonight,” said Ambersley, I am the editor-in-chief for The back to me if they have any ques- but it was still published with ev- the season, giving Tampa Bay a of the missed opportunities. Sting Ray Current, which simi- tions. They may also ask the other eryone’s articles intact. You can 1-0 lead in the 30th minute. The loss snapped the Rowdies’ lar to The Crow’s Nest. It’s about editor Danielle Roberts-Dahm if I see the most recent issue of The The lead was short-lived, how- four-match unbeaten streak and information and activities that we may not be available at that par- Current in the Davis Hall student ever, as Puerto Rico promptly tied four-match home winning streak. Sting Ray students do on campus ticular moment. lounge and the CAC. the game three minutes later when FCTB will now embark on a and on a daily basis. When Roberts-Dahm handed the Islanders’ forward Nick Ad- season-long four-game road trip, As editor-in-chief of The Cur- The Current over to me last fall se- Rudniski is editor-in-chief of dlery finished a point blank oppor- which begins Saturday, Aug. 27, rent, I make sure that every student mester I was not sure of what I was The Sting Ray Current. tunity created by midfielder Noah at Fort Lauderdale. FCTB’s next writes two to three articles for ev- getting myself into. For the first For more information on Proj- Delgado’s cross into the box. home game is Sept. 17, when the ery issue. There is one issue every issue I edited, I wrote four articles ect 10 Sting Ray and to read past Puerto Rico took the lead for team takes on NSC Minnesota. semester. Every student has a dead- and no one submitted their articles issues of The Sting Ray Current, good in the 75th minute thanks to Ticket prices start at $10. line to submit his or her articles to to me on time, so the deadline got visit www.project10.info. a brilliant run and finish by mid- me, from the first meeting to the pushed back further and further. No fielder David Foley. After navi- final one. It is about a two-week one felt the need to ask me if they gating through the middle of the [email protected] deadline at the maximum. I look needed help; they always went to [email protected] Make a statement, says Rep. Castor By KEELEY SHEEHAN leadership role,” Justice said. ing grassroots organizations with Editor in Chief When BP sat before Congress other colleges and universities, last year to answer questions about using social media or creating Rep. Kathy Castor (D-11) asked its safety and business practices, websites to keep people informed students for their ideas on how to Castor addressed BP Chief Execu- via the Internet, or going to the make progress on cleaning up the tive Tony Hayward. Castor showed capital in Tallahassee in person to political mess from the April 2010 a video clip from C-SPAN of the demand answers and action from BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill meeting. She was “expressing the representatives. that devastated the Gulf of Mexico anger and frustration of the hard- She praised scientists in the and miles of coastline. working people of my home state,” USF College of Marine Sciences But don’t call it a spill, she said. she said in the video, telling Hay- for their work in studying the oil “I hate it when they call it a spill. ward that after the economic reces- found in the water, and pushing SCAN ME. This was not a spill,” she said. “This sion, “this is like a sucker punch to forward with its findings when the was a major catastrophe. You’ll the gut.” federal government tried to keep never hear me call it a spill.” Castor gave the audience some their findings about the water’s Scan the Castor spoke to a crowd of stu- leadership advice while the video toxicity levels quiet. dents and faculty on Thursday, played. “When someone gives you “It was USF scientists who code to check Aug. 25 as the first in this semes- the opportunity to ask a question, were bringing this information to ter’s LeaderSpeak series. never be afraid to make a statement the government,” she said. out more “We want students to have the at the same time,” she said. Castor encouraged students to opportunity to hear from leaders in She asked those in attendance get involved and pay attention to photos from different capacities,” said Charlie for suggestions on what could be the decisions made by policymak- Justice, assistant director of lead- done to continue to address the af- ers. “In addition to beating Notre Move In ership programs. Though Castor’s termath of the spill, and took note Dame and getting ‘As’ in your Keeley Sheehan | The Crow’s Nest talk was more issue-based, focus- of the answers. Several students classes,” she said, “we need your ing on the Deepwater Horizon spill, suggested things like contact- help.” Rep. Kathy Castor encouraged students Weekend. “it’s good to hear from someone in a ing their representatives, form- [email protected] to stay informed on political issues. Aug. 29, 2011 | crowsneststpete.com opinion | 7 editorial column Where’s Textbook costs out of control the beef? Buying used books from other students saves money By AIMEE ALEXANDER Managing Editor Stephen Greenblatt’s “The study from the U.S. Department and mortar stores like the Barnes When timeliness is an issue, Norton Shakespeare” textbook of Education. In 2006, an esti- & Noble on campus when pur- and if the textbook will only be The economy’s features a “dazzling introduction” mated 17.66 million graduate chasing books. They typically used for one class, rental programs downward spi- and is said to “bring readers closer and undergraduate students spent have to mark up prices to cover are a great way to save money. ral has meant to Shakespeare’s plays as they more than $4.6 billion in total on operational costs. They often sell Barnes & Noble rents the Shake- cutting corners. were first acted than ever before textbooks. out of used books and only have speare book for $41.15, and Book Goodbye cara- possible.” And prices keep rising. new books available, which can Holders—which operates a tent mel lattes, adios But students in ENL 3331 will Textbook costs have increased cost twice as much. outside of The Grind at the begin- three course dinners at Ceviche, fare- mostly be using it to read clas- by 6 percent per year on average, Instead, use websites like Am- ning of each semester—rents it for well organic dog food. sic works like “Much Ado About or double the rate of inflation of azon and Half.com, which offer a cut-rate $29.04. When the time came to switch dog Nothing,” “Titus Andronicus” and other consumer goods, according used books at extremely low pric- Students can also check with food brands, it was a non-issue for “Hamlet.” All of these classics to a Government Accountability es. Many of the sellers on these professors to see if an old version me. Although I was proud of feeding are available online for free, but Office study. Since no formal or- sites are other students who are of a textbook is acceptable. Previ- the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on ganizations or government agen- just looking to recoup a few dol- ous versions often sell for much my pets high quality food, as long as campus sells Greenblatt’s book cies oversee textbook prices, and lars from their original purchase. cheaper prices, since most profes- their bowls were full, I felt I had ac- for a hefty $84. there is essentially no way to Students should be wary of buy- sors move on to newer versions complished something. It’s a common and recurring avoid paying for textbooks other ing books that have highlighting after they have been released. I spent a Saturday morning in the theme in higher education—stu- than not going to college, students and writing in them, however, and Anything beats buying new pet aisle at my local supermarket, de- dents spending what little money must pay those increases every buy textbooks in the best condi- books at in-store prices. Students ciding on a price point and going from they have for overpriced and year. tion possible. Amazon offers a don’t need to read their textbooks there. Brands like Pedigree, Beneful largely unnecessary textbooks. But there are some options used copy of Greenblatt’s Shake- to know that. and Science Diet sounded legitimate, U.S. college students spend be- available for those looking to save speare textbook for $55, which and I felt reassured by the FDA’s strict tween $700 and $1,000 on text- a few bucks. beats the Barnes & Noble used regulations over the names of pet books annually, according to a The first step is to avoid brick price by $8. [email protected] food and false advertising. But scanning the labels, I felt pangs of guilt. Gone were the free- editorial range chicken, salmon and sweet po- tato. In their place, ambiguous food- like fillers that sounded like meat and vegetables but were not. Congress cuts subsidized loans Ground whole corn, meat and bone meal, corn gluten meal, food coloring. My dogs have zero inter- est in what color their food is. If they for graduate students could eat straight out of the garbage can, they would. But corn? Incoming 2012 USFSP grad students will pay $807 more over two years When the U.S. went into an uproar a few years back over high fructose Graduate students will poten- $5,500 per year to lower income four semesters to graduate will All students who receive federal corn syrup, I was on board. But it nev- tially pay hundreds or even thou- undergraduate students, though pay about $807 more in interest financial aid pay 1 percent of their er occurred to me to think about corn sands of dollars more for school that program still needs about while in school. That figure in- loan as an origination fee, but in my pets’ food. And wasn’t corn a due to a last-minute addition to $1.3 billion to maintain current creases to $1,211 for four and a they get half of that amount back common ingredient known to trigger the mid-summer deal to raise the levels. Pell Grants provide fund- half semesters, and $1,694 for five if they make their first 12 pay- allergies in dogs? debt ceiling. ing to about 8 million low-income semesters. ments on time. That credit will be The next day, my dogs stared As a part of the Budget Con- students. The rest of the savings If the recent downgrade of the eliminated along with subsidized blankly at their heaping bowls of trol Act cut in late July, Con- will go toward deficit reduction. U.S.’s credit rating raises interest loans for graduate students on food, refusing to eat. They’ve de- gress agreed to scrap subsidized Federally subsidized loans rates on federal student loans, as July 1, 2012. voured hangers, action figures, and federal loans—which do not ac- for undergraduates will be left many financial experts believe it The cuts will save taxpayers palm fronds before, all of which I crue interest while a student is untouched. will, graduate students could owe roughly $26.3 billion by 2021. have whisked away, but it made me in school—for all graduate stu- A graduate student who bor- even more. The debt deal cut a total of dents starting July 2012. Gradu- rows the maximum of $65,500 per Over half of all graduate stu- $2.1 trillion from the federal bud- wonder why they preferred eating ate and professional students can year will owe $207 per month in dents receive federal financial aid, get over the next 10 years. Mean- plastic and wood to actual dog food. currently take out up to $20,500 interest payments. However, since according to FinAid, an organi- while, the U.S. spends about $300 According to an article on the FDA per year in federal loans, includ- most graduate-level programs at zation that compiles data about million per day on the war in website, a random sampling of dog ing up to $8,500 in subsidized the University of South Florida financial aid. However, a study Afghanistan, or $27 billion over food in Maryland showed traces of loans if a student meets financial St. Petersburg take two years released by the U.S. Department three months. That money could pentobarbital, a drug commonly used need requirements. Students do to complete, most students who of Education in July found that be better spent on education. for euthanasia, meaning the meat and not have to pay interest on subsi- are eligible for subsidized loans more graduate students are rely- With unemployment remaining bone meal ingredient in the sampled dized loans until six months after will receive about $17,000 worth ing in federal aid, and that figure steady at 9.2 percent, and with this pet food came from a euthanized ani- leaving school. and pay about $54 per month in is expected to grow rapidly. year’s average 6.5 percent rise in mal. That same ingredient was in my About $17 billion of the $22 interest by the fourth semester. Congress also cut a special tuition, graduate students need all dogs’ new food. billion saved from the cut will be That means the average US- credit for both undergraduates and of the help they can get. used to provide funding to the Pell FSP graduate student who be- graduates who make 12 months of The study was not supposed to be Grant program, which gives up to gins school after July and takes on-time financial aid payments. [email protected] considered the standard. But if it were and our pet food included meat and bone meal, we would all be feeding quotesandnotes our pets processed euthanized animal remains. Quote of the week What’s your opinion? We want to hear from you. This made my stomach turn, and I “It’s not a secret. Two weeks after announcing he’s The Crow’s Nest will accept and publish, in print or online, let- imagine my dogs’ stomachs, too. I’ve since tossed the processed dog It’s just not for seeking the Republican nomina- ters to the editor at the discretion of the editor in chief. tion for president, Texas Gov. Rick Letters to be published must meet general standards for accuracy of facts and food into the trash. I wasn’t worried public consumption.” Perry is leading the polls. Would must not contain language that is offensive or libelous in nature. Anonymous when I forgot to close the lid because letters to the editor will not be accepted for publication. - St. Petersburg Mayor Bill Foster, you vote for him? I knew the dogs wouldn’t be digging on his purported plan to keep the through the trash anytime soon. Rays in St. Pete. Email your submissions to [email protected]. [email protected] 8 | crowsneststpete.com | Aug. 29, 2011

opinion Fantasy Football: How to love your team edition By HANNAH ULM land Raiders and San Francisco prospects to watch Contributing Writer 49ers fans over a preseason game, you know what I mean. Team loy- By ROB SMITH rotation in 2012. With options from within the organiza- I did a version of this column alty is usually an admirable trait— Contributing Writer (11-10, 3.59 ERA), James Shields tion will benefit a frugal-by-neces- last season, but I think it’s a concept until it turns violent—but not in (11-10, 2.83 ERA), and Hellick- sity team like Tampa Bay. He does worth repeating. As fantasy owners, fantasy sports. The Tampa Bay Rays have a son (10-8, 3.22 ERA) already en- need to limit his walks, though, we love the competition and talking In order to get past feeling like reputation for skillfully develop- trenched, Moore’s addition would which have been a problem for smack to our friends. Personally, I a traitor because you drafted the ing minor-league talent and re- give the Rays arguably the best Torres throughout his career. love the stats, the knowledge gained Steelers defense but you’re wear- placing their big-name stars that young pitching staff in MLB. , SP each season and feeling like I could ing a Ravens jersey, you must re- become too expensive to retain. Hak-Ju Lee, SS Guerrieri, a lanky, hard-throw- hold a conversation with Michelle mind yourself that you’re working They’ve eschewed the immediate Lee, who was recently pro- ing righty, projects as a front-of- Beadle if I ever ran into her. But toward the success of your team. gratification of splashy free-agent moted to AA Montgomery, has the-rotation starter down the road. if you are a fan of a specific NFL Leave the Ravens’ success to the signings, choosing instead to in- been so impressive that he’s prob- He slipped in the draft due to team, it’s not always as easy to love professionals. Forget your biases. vest in draft picks whose limited ably surpassed 2008 No. 1 overall character concerns regarding an your players. Here’s some advice for those who team contributions could span a pick on the orga- underage-drinking incident this Sports turn normal, hardwork- are fans of the teams with the big- number of years, if ever. nizational ladder. One need only past year, but the team believed ing individuals into crazed, body- gest NFL rivalries. This strategy has paid off, and compare their numbers at high-A the whole ordeal to be severely painted maniacs. If you saw the the team’s savvy drafting has al- Charlotte (Lee’s 2011 BA/OBP/ overblown and was comfortable video of the brawl between Oak- [email protected] lowed Tampa Bay to remain com- SLG splits of .317/.389/.442 selecting the hurler, who Base- petitive year to year, despite the dwarf the .256/.346/.359 posted ball America ranked as the 10th If you hate: Consider drafting: unmatched bare-bones payroll, by Beckham in 2010) to see that best prospect in the draft. Like compared with the deep-pocketed Lee has outperformed Beckham any pitcher drafted out of high The New England Patriots Tom Brady. Like it even has to be said. Red Sox and Yankees. Since be- who, to be fair, has re-established school, Guerrieri will not sniff a Kicker Stephen Gostkowski is solid ing called up in July, Desmond himself as a legitimate prospect in big-league paycheck for at least too. Jennings has been outstanding, the past year. three to four years. However, his ESPN rankings: fourth and fifth posting an OPS of 1.013 while Lee came over from Chicago mid-90s fastball and projected The New York Jets The Jets Defense. I hate to love providing many of the same attri- in the Matt Garza trade deal that physical development should add Darrelle Revis, but you can’t deny the butes that Crawford did at a frac- looks better and better for the Rays yet another power arm to an or- man has skills. tion (roughly 1/43) of the price. as Lee continues to develop. While ganization rife with elite pitching. ESPN ranking: third With that in mind, here’s a look Beckham, who is a year older than Drew Vettleson, OF at some of the top prospects cur- Lee, might be the first of the two A couple of the Rays’ project- The Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice. Always solid. Also, Anquan rently in the Rays’ minor-league to appear on the Rays roster, Lee ed top position players, catcher Boldin is prime for a comeback. system and how they might eventu- has a higher ceiling and is the more Justin O’Conner and third base- ESPN rankings: sixth and 24th ally fit in with the big-league club. likely long-term solution at short- man Josh Sale, have struggled Matt Moore, SP stop for Tampa Bay. early in their pro careers, but Vet- The Pittsburgh Steelers Entering the 2011 season, ES- Alex Torres, SP tleson is thriving. His high steals Mike Wallace. Big Ben’s go-to long TD PN’s Keith Law ranked Moore Torres, who was acquired from total is due more to sharp base man. Just watch defenders try and as the Rays’ second-best pros- Anaheim in the Scott Kazmir running instincts rather than flat- Steelers catch him. pect behind fellow starter Jeremy trade in 2009, is a starter who out speed. His plate approach far ESPN ranking: seventh Hellickson, who has since estab- projects as a potential closer at the exceeds his age, as Vettleson is a lished himself as one of the better major-league level. His ability to disciplined hitter who can spray The Dallas Cowboys Miles Austin and Dez Bryant. ESPN young pitchers in baseball. Moore miss bats will fit well in a bullpen the ball to all fields and draw a thinks both have potential for great- appears to be on a similar path. that will likely lose closer Kyle walk, too. ness with Romo healthy again. After finishing the 2010 season Farnsworth to free agency after Like Guerrieri, Vettleson won’t ESPN rankings: 10th and 12th in high-A ball, Moore has vastly the 2011 season. contribute to the big-league club improved his command en route Torres has the repertoire to be for a while, and other outfielders to dominating both AA and AAA an effective starter, but the already- in the organization will get oppor- The Philadelphia Eagles Who not to draft? Michael Vick, hitters this year. crowded Rays rotation and Torres’ tunities before him. But he proj- DeSean Jackson, LeSean McCoy, the A K:BB ratio of 5:1 indicates lack of command will probably ects as an above-average bat, and D/ST...I imagine being a Cowboys fan is that Moore’s time in the minors is land him in the ‘pen, which isn’t a his veteran makeup and approach hard enough, don’t punish your fantasy nearing its end. Moore will likely bad thing. Relievers have become will help him climb through the team because of it. get a September call-up, and is a an expensive commodity in the minors faster than his fresh-out- ESPN rankings: second, 11th, seventh leading candidate to take Wade trade and free agent markets, so of-high-school contemporaries. and fifth Davis’ (8-7, 4.60 ERA) spot in the the ability to develop late-inning [email protected] Hannah Ulm | The Crow’s Nest

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By TOM CHANG Last year, the Bulls finished the his playmaking abilities and dem- back Demetris Murray. Scott, who 09/03 Notre Dame 3:30 p.m. Contributing Writer season with an 8-5 record in Skip onstrate his flashes of brilliance was ranked the No. 1 running back Holtz’s debut as head coach, and from his freshman year. Sophomore in the 2008 high school class by 09/10 Ball State 7 p.m. The USF Bulls 2011 football defeated Clemson, 31-26, in the Bobby Eveld could see some more Rivals.com, drew some compari- 09/17 Florida A&M 7 p.m. season will kick off at Notre Dame Meineke Car Care Bowl. The Bulls play if Daniels does not improve. sons to LaDanian Tomlinson. Mur- on Sept. 3 in a nationally televised won five of their last seven games to While the defense remains the ray was the second leading rusher 09/24 UTEP TBA game. Afterwards, they will have a wrap up the season. strength of the team, ranking 16th with 542 yards in 120 carries and 4 09/29 Pittsburgh 8 p.m. three-game home stand against the The Bulls had a shot at the con- overall, giving up an average of 318 touchdowns. likes of Ball State, Florida A&M ference title until a loss to Con- yards a game, the offense remains With no clear candidate to lead 10/15 Connecticut TBA and University of Texas at El Paso. necticut relegated them to the the primary concern. They averaged the way, receivers could be inter- 10/22 Cincinnati 12 p.m. They open up the Big East con- Car Care Bowl, again. This year 310 yards a game (165 yards pass- esting to watch. Evan Landi is the ference play at Pittsburgh on the will provide another challenge ing and 145 yards rushing) last year, leading returning receiver—he had 11/05 Rutgers TBA way to a five-game stretch includ- for Holtz and company, as they better than 15 teams in the country. 390 yards on 28 receptions and two ing a trip to Connecticut, the home- will have nine starters returning Things could improve with a clean touchdowns. Receivers Lindsey 11/11 Syracuse 8 p.m. coming game against Cincinnati, this year. slate; three offensive starters return. Lamar and Terrence Mitchell look 11/19 Miami (FL) TBA then back on the road again against Quarterback B.J. Daniels returns The Bulls lost both the leading rush- to anchor the return game. Kicker Rutgers and Syracuse. The Bulls in his junior year and while he had er and the leading receiver in Moise Maikon Bonani made 17 out of 21 11/25 Louisville TBA wrap up the season with a three- his share of problems adjusting Plancher and Dontavia Bogan. attempts and returns to the team as a 12/01 West Virginia 8 p.m. game home stand against Miami under offensive coordinator Todd The Bulls’ backfield should be redshirt junior. and conference opponents Louis- Fitch’s pro-style offense, another fine with the addition of Darrell (Home games in bold) ville and West Virginia. year under the system may improve Scott from Colorado and returning [email protected]