Hazmat Crews Called to Campus

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It’s game time, page 11 October www.unfspinnaker.com 24 Volume 31, Issue 12 2007 Wednesday Hazmat crews called to campus

By Tami Livingston News Editor

Two female University of North Florida students fainted in their biology class Oct. 23, causing University Police Department, Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and Duval County Emergency Management officials to converge on Building 4. The students were in a Principles of Biology class watching a movie at approximately 12:40

p.m. when the first student was S a r h di e n getting up to go to the restroom. She fainted and hit her head, said Sharon Ashton, assistant vice president for public relations. The second student rose to help Fire and rescue crew respond after the first student when she also two students fainted in a bio. class. fainted and hit her nose, Ashton said. Both students reported diz- ill, but Ashton said that report ziness before they passed out, but was unsubstantiated. regained consciousness on their “We don’t know where that own before UPD arrived, Ashton came from, but we only know of said. two students,” she said. Neither reported smelling JFRD gave the OK for students anything unusual before fainting and faculty to return to the build- and after regaining conscious- ing after clearing the fumes from ness, Ashton said. Each student the room at approximately 2:20 received four stitches for their p.m. However, as of publication, lacerations at St. Lukes Hospital. the cause of the two females faint- After evacuating the second ing is still unknown. floor of the building, JFRD of- “We don’t know what hap- ficials tested the air quality in pened,” Ashton said. “That’s Ill u st r at ion: J e n Quinn three classrooms, Ashton said. something that we’re hoping St. The officials found high levels of Lukes will help us with.” acetone and ether in a room two Rescue officials declined to classrooms away from the one in comment. Morrison Braren, se- which the students fainted. nior emergency preparedness Ashton said the class in the planner for the Duval County room was conducting an experi- Emergency Management department using ether and acetone ment, said he was only on hand in Growing pay rate disparities have faculty concerned about future when they received the order to case the incident “got any bigger” evacuate, and some chemical con- and involved evacuation of the By Ross Brooks separate colleges and depart- to bring in new hires, which the tainers were not closed properly, entire campus. Features Editor ments. chair then extends once the can- causing the fumes. Out of the university’s five didate has been approved. A rescue official initially re- E-mail Tami Livingston at The University of North colleges, the Coggin College of “We don’t shoot to pay the ported that four students became [email protected]. Florida ranks last among state Business pays the faculty in its highest rate,” McAllister said. public colleges and universities four departments the highest av- “We try to figure out what would in faculty salaries, according to erage salary at $78,285. be an offer that would put us in findings recently published by More than $10,000 behind the the ballpark with good candi- Florida Gulf Coast University. first-place department, faculty dates.” Ex-Gov. Bush talks business Faculty includes assistant in the College of Computing, Gaps in salaries from one professors, associate professors, Engineering and Construction department to the next occur professors, instructors and lec- earn the second-highest average in every college. Another issue turers. It does not include ad- salary at $67,337. concerning faculty wallets is ministrators and staff, who com- College of Education and the disparity between new-hire prise the other part of the more Human Services faculty make salaries and those of faculty than 1,600 paid positions at the an average of $55,026. Brooks members who have been around university. College of Health faculty earn for years. As of 2007, the highest paid an average of $53,119 per con- As the job market for edu- full-time faculty member at tract year, and faculty in the cators grows, new-hire base UNF, Dr. Cheryl Fountain, made College of Arts and Sciences salaries grow with it, so that a $181,189 for one contract year. make the lowest average salary person hired this year makes The lowest-paid part-time in- at $52,845. more than the base salary of a structor made $12,360. The monetary gap between faculty member hired five years “Our salaries are not as com- departments boils down to a dif- ago. Some faculty members ob- petitive as we would like them to ference in disciplines, Campbell ject when those who have been be,” said Joann Campbell, asso- said. at the university for a long time ciate vice president for academ- “It’s just the market,” she receive pay raises equal to new ic affairs. “We have made strides said. “A function of certain dis- hires who already start out with over the last couple of years ciplines is that they command a superior salary. from President [John] Delaney higher salaries.” Base salaries are one reason pumping money into salaries … “It’s the old supply and why professors of the same rank We are moving in the right di- demand thing,” said John and discipline can have wildly MA

rection, but we’re not where we McAllister, dean of the Coggin different salaries. Pay raises are tt Co lema n want to be at this point.” College of Business. McAllister a product of collective bargain- While a large gap exists be- works with the provost and de- ing with the state, which then tween faculty salaries at UNF partment chairs to recruit new decides what the increase will and the state’s larger univer- faculty to the college. Together, be for university faculty. Former Gov. Jeb Bush participated in Face to Face, a program presented by sities, discrepancies also ap- the dean and provost work out the UNF Honors Program Oct. 22. Bush answered questions by local pear between faculty in UNF’s an estimated pay rate at which See SALARIES, page 4 � entrepreneur Lawrence DuBow (right) about the business of politics. Page 2

Spinnaker’s Picks � Best � Worst � Fix In a recent town meeting, Student The university is growing and Gandhi This is why administration doesn’t give Body President Rachael Tutwiler can’t even see it. Whoever stole the us nice things. The joke has gone too announced SG is working to sponsor glasses off the Gandhi statue should be far this time; if we want our campus to tailgates in an effort to improve school ashamed of themself. look nice, we need to do our part to spirit on campus. keep it that way.

vvvEditorialsvvv Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Fountains a classy move for sophomores

Awarded first place for Best of Show at the inally, the University of North sophomores because it is following a significant downgrade after spend- 2005 National College Media Convention by the Florida has made it enticing up on its commitment to retain ing a year or two in the new rooms Associated Collegiate Press for upperclassman to live more students who live on campus, to old carpets, old kitchens and v v v F on campus. said Paul Riel, director of Housing old furniture. At a hefty price of $85 million, the Operations. It will be convenient for upper- new Osprey Fountains residences will He said President John Delaney’s classmen to have kitchens near their Spinnaker Staff give students better amenities than goal is to see 5,500 students living on bedrooms, but compared to the crème those available at many off-campus campus, and one stage of the devel- brulee-like effect the lazy rivers will apartment complexes. opment plan targets freshmen who have, the Village will seem like Jell-O. Editor in Chief Matt Coleman These lucky students will get two might otherwise move into apart- The new residence sounds above Managing Editor Holli Welch outdoor pools – one with a lazy river ments after their first year. par among campus complexes in Art Director Robert K. Pietrzyk and another with lap lanes. The next stage of the plan, which Florida, and undoubtedly it will Business Manager Adina Daar They’ll get a fitness facility away has not yet been scheduled, will offer attract students to on-campus life. News Editor Tami Livingston from core campus traffic, and they’ll more apartment-style housing for If upperclassmen didn’t get the get the opportunity to live in a upperclassmen. Riel said juniors and shaft, more students would enjoy the Features Editor Ross Brooks private room. seniors will enjoy private kitchens expensive improvements; but like Sports Editor Kaelena Incinelli The university really is movin’ in the Village, an amenity that is not in most situations, the bottom line Discourse Editor Jenna Strom on up, and they’re even putting the included in Fountain plans. is money. Copy Editor Ace Stryker complex on the east side of campus Currently, seniors will experience near the Kernan Boulevard entrance. Web Editor Meghan Dornbrock Students won’t be able to drive to cam- Photo Editor Rebecca Daly pus from the dorms, but plans call for Graphic Designer Jen Quinn a walkway to allow students to walk Asst. News Editor Sarah Diener to and from class. Asst. Features Editor Laurel Wright Compared to the old infrastructure, confined spaces, and a total lack of Asst. Sports Editor Brett Morgan

amenities – not to mention the com- unfspinnaker.com Production Assistant Sarah Houston munity washers and driers – Advertising Manager Whitney Donaghy students who have a chance to experi- Asst. Ad Manager Kristen Montalto ence the new dorms in 2009 will live in a level of luxury current students Staff Writers Ashley Beland Jessica Medina do not enjoy on campus. Robert Orndoff With the dazzling new additions, Distributor Jason Strickland upperclassman will gladly trade their 15-minute drives in rush hour traf- Adviser Joshua Stewart fic for rooms on campus. Problem is, Printer Florida Sun Printing the closest they’ll get to the complex v v v is through a guest admission, if they have sophomore friends. Robinson Student Center, room 2627 Sophomores will be the only 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 students guaranteed rooms in the most expensive building that has ever Phone: 904.620.2727 Fax: 904.620.3924 broken ground on campus. www.UNFSpinnaker.com Freshmen and seniors can’t live there, but plans might allow for some juniors. Freshmen will start in the Cove, Crossings and Hall residence areas, and seniors will finish their collegiate careers living at the Village. The university is targeting

Quote of the Week Faculty salary inequalities need to be addressed “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure magine working and knowing university’s remaining four colleges, Money that could be used to pump you might be the lowest-paid per- many have more students per class – up the salaries on the lower end of the is trying to please everybody.” son in the state with your a fact which holds especially true spectrum would have to come from job description. for faculty teaching general education somewhere else within the university. – Bill Cosby, I Welcome to the world of University courses. Faculty earning higher salaries don’t Actor, comedian (1937- ) of North Florida faculty. This isn’t to say that teachers earn- deserve pay cuts, but there is undoubt- From guest lecturers to full-fledged ing six-figure salaries don’t deserve edly some areas from which money professors, faculty members at UNF them – just that those people doing could be drawn to better accomplish make the lowest average salary of an equal or greater amount of work the payment of faculty handling the staffers wanted Florida’s 11 public colleges and deserve to be paid more than their majority of students. universities, according to a study current salaries. The problem in faculty salary The Spinnaker is looking for a published by Florida Gulf Coast If a state-owned university’s pur- inequality doesn’t arise from malice copy editor, discourse editor and University. pose is to provide affordable educa- or a wish to pay certain faculty sports editor for the spring Faculty in the 14 departments with- tion at the highest standards possible, members less. semester. in the College of Arts and Sciences UNF should have a vested interest in In part it stems from limited We’re looking for strong writers make the lowest average salary, and paying the largest subsection of its resources, and a desire to obtain top- who are familiar with yet they are responsible for teaching faculty a higher wage. notch candidates for programs UNF is Associated Press style to fill these the majority of credit hours taken at Higher salaries in the COAS not known best for. paid positions. the university. Almost every credit only make the college more attractive However, if UNF’s ultimate goal Additional volunteers are always hour of general education is fulfilled for potential hires, they give junior is to become a destination school, needed. If you’re interested, stop in the COAS, and the college is also faculty an incentive to stay and help it must forego buying shuttles with by Building 14, room 2627, fill out responsible for the largest number of further UNF’s academic growth. television screens and focus harder an application and come meet our graduating seniors every year. The intricacies and bureaucratic on paying the majority of faculty Even if faculty within the COAS staff. levels upon which the university func- a higher salary to stay competitive teach the same number of courses tions do almost nothing to solve prob- with the state’s larger and wealthier as their wealthier peers in the lems related to low faculty salaries. universities. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Discourse Page 3 Refusal to sell student tickets to Cole event cost school money

everal weeks ago a friend came Official numbers report 1,m082 Jacksonville, the university figured to me crestfallen that he had people bought tickets, including 133 there had to be enough Cole fans that S not been able to get tickets to students, and 218 tickets were left were willing to pay to see her on the Oct. 20 Natalie Cole concert in Staff over. stage – so why should it waste profits the Fine Arts Center because the $10 That’s 218 students who could have on students? student tickets were “sold out.” Opinion enjoyed the show and an extra $2,180 If that’s the tactic university mar- Cole, the 57-year-old jazz and R&B the university could have made. keters are going to take, it’s not going sensation, is an eight-time Grammy Jenna Strom Apparently, the university expected to get the funds it’s expecting from Award winner and a 2007 Grammy Discourse Editor to make big bucks on Cole. And why University of North Florida alumni. performer, so the fact a lot of shouldn’t they? She puts on a decent My friend, as well as countless other people would pay to see her wasn’t days before the concert, but she didn’t show and she’s Nat King Cole’s daugh- students, could very well become surprising. know whether students knew about ter, which gives her an automatic li- CEOs of multibillion dollar corpora- Ads in a local newspaper, however, the availability. cense to perform duets with his voice tions with access to plenty of moolah stated tickets were still available. Deyton said in the future, she recordings. She also charges more to send the university. Days before the concert, details were will modify wording to say students than most other artists who come The Ospreys need to put most of its listed in a Student Update e-mail with should check back at a later time to campus. focus on current students and alumni. an advertisement that offered Natalie to see if the discounted tickets Deyton said she could not tell In shunning them by not offering Cole concert tickets at $46, $52, $58 are available. me how much Cole charged, as the enough student tickets, the adminis- and $125 for a VIP pass. The end of Being the lucky girl that I am, my university and Cole signed a private tration doesn’t demonstrate an inter- the e-mail said student tickets could aunt was dying to go to the concert, so contract. est at all. be obtained if purchased with a regu- I was able to land a discounted ticket. She said the arrangement will That’s OK. We’ll remember that larly priced ticket. Arriving at the theater, I expected to be the same with Itzhak Perlman, a when we’re watching University of The Fine Arts Center’s Director of see a full crowd packed in their seats nationally renowned violinist who Florida basketball games and we’re Marketing and Events, Dani Deyton, eagerly waiting for the show to start. will play March 8. After the first 150 ready to drop a couple million. said the venue stopped selling student In the balcony, there were more than tickets are sold, students will have to tickets after the first 150. She said 100 seats unoccupied and scattered pay full price if they want to attend. E-mail Jenna Strom at [email protected]. she reopened sales to students three empty seats below. In the 1 million people who live in

vvvLetters to the Editorvvv Homosexual tendencies natural, hard to live a double life and be happy We’ve had too much of that in abolish women’s rights to have an can’t be changed with education with who you appear to be when recent years. “Come, let us reason abortion. He believes that according you’re not being true to yourself. together,” Lyndon Baines Johnson to our Constitution, federal law has no Dear Editor, You see, my father didn’t choose used to say. That’s an attitude that can place in interfering in this issue. I’m writing in response to to dabble in homosexuality – it was a get things done. Compromise does not States have the right to abolish, Kay Guerrero’s Oct. 7 column, part of him from the beginning. Upon diminish the efficacy of the political decriminalize or allow abortions. Paul “Homosexuality and infidelity: It’s finding my mother, a woman he truly process; it is the political process. understands it should not be the deci- time to educate children.” My under- loved and still does to this day, he Certainly we would all be delighted sion of a group of men and women on standing of the point of the article is thought she could be his saving grace, if politicians didn’t make promises Capitol Hill, but the choice belongs at to express the need for sexual educa- and so he took a leap of faith and tried they couldn’t keep. As far as I’m a more localized level. tion among adults due to the “ten- to live a “normal” life, one that is ac- concerned, the only promise a politi- He does not need to make himself dencies toward homosexuality and ceptable to society. cian should make is to do his best to feel better by speaking as a congress- bisexuality that can develop As a result, my sister and I were do his job, using all of his knowledge, man on this issue. in anyone.” born. We were among the 50 percent integrity, and ability. Secondly, Paul is not an isolation- I agree completely that adults statistic of divorced, single-parent However, I would prefer a politi- ist. Isolationists support tariffs on should be provided ongoing sex educa- households that this country consists cian with brainpower, knowledge, and foreign goods and embargos against tion throughout life, as I educated my of, and it wasn’t due to a homosexual courage enough to recognize when the nations they disagree with. own family on human papilloma, one or bisexual curiosity “developing” people are full of baloney, and people He is a noninterventionst of the fastest growing STDs among in someone. It was the result of the should vote based on their own con- who believes in free trade. sexually active people of all ages. oppression of homosexuality in our sciences, rather than a politician’s. Noninterventionists believe in avoid- I do not agree, however, with the judgmental society. I would also prefer a politician who ing entangling alliances with other reasons provided for adult sex educa- Look at it this way: My father gave knows when to give a little and get a nations and all wars not related to de- tion. Guerrero said “the problem lies up a nuclear family household, his ca- little when necessary, to get important fense. This is also what our Founding in the confusion these individuals reer, and many of his so-called friends work done. I would not want a politi- Fathers believed. might have,” referring to those who to become a part of society that is cian who feels he is nothing more As for the ad hominem attack are cheating on their spouses with the looked down upon and is discriminat- than the voters’ mouthpiece, because against Paul, have you ever met him? same sex. ed against by the majority. Why would sometimes the voters are full of He is not a nut, and he is nothing like Homosexuality and bisexuality is somebody choose this? baloney. Democratic Party candidate Mike not randomly developing in one in For our family, my parents’ divorce Gravel. When you use insults to dis- 10 straight men, it is a result of the was probably one of the best things Karen Rhodes credit a candidate rather than tackle oppression of society on people who that happened for all of us. Granted, Junior, Spanish and History him on the issues, you discredit your- identify their sexual orientation as it was not easy dealing with it as a self. He is principled and consistent anything other than the supposed child, but the five of us, including my Ron Paul right to believe abor- like no other candidate from either norm of male attraction to females dad’s husband – our other father – are tion choices better made locally party. and vice versa. closer now than ever as a family. I consider myself a fairly enlight- Dear Editor, My father, at the age of five, had his ened female UNF student, and I hung In response to last week’s letter first crush on a boy in kindergarten. Bethany Sutherland the “Ron Paul for President” ban- regarding Congressman (not Senator) But, being raised Mormon and the Junior, Accounting ner. My sentences are complete and Ron Paul, I would like to clarify one oldest of six boys, he quickly came to punctuated correctly. I’m also the Vice student’s inaccurate and misinformed realize that boys are not “supposed” Political principles more impor- President of Ron Paul for President opinion of the “Taxpayer’s Best to like boys. tant than mindless compromise 2008 Club on campus. Our club has Friend.” With five younger brothers follow- more than 80 members. How many Dear Editor, To claim that Dr. Ron Paul, an OB/ ing behind him and no money for col- members does the Dennis Kucinich In response to the letter titled GYN who has delivered more than lege, he spent his eighteenth birthday group have? “Compromise diminishes political 4,000 babies, is against women’s rights in boot camp for the U.S. Navy and process’ efficacy,” in the Oct. 17 issue, because he is sponsoring House Bill married my mother a year later, after Amber Verloove I would suggest that John Lightie 300, is ludicrous. He does not seek to being with her for four years through- Senior, Nutrition read Thomas Jefferson’s notes on the out high school. debate on independence, which can be He was 19 years old and knew he found in Jefferson’s autobiography, or was probably gay, but had also been The Spinnaker welcomes all columns and letters to the editor. All student in the multivolume collection Annals told he would be excommunicated submissions must include the author’s first and last names, major and of America, Volume 2, page 442. from the Mormon church, end his academic classification. Faculty and guest submissions must include Let him read The Federalist and hope of a successful career in the department title or company name. All letters must be accompanied with a the many tracts written in response. Navy, and go to hell if he chose to live contact number for verification purposes. No anonymous submissions will be Let him read the debates in Congress his life openly and honestly. published. Submissions will be verified for authenticity before publication on any of the important measures in My parents came to terms with my and they may be edited for content, grammar, word length and libel. Letters American history. father’s homosexuality 12 years after should not exceed 400 words in length, and columns should be approximately Compromise has been misunder- being married and divorced when I 500 words. stood by recent generations. It doesn’t was nine years old. A few years later, The ideas expressed in columns and letters published in the Spinnaker mean “abandon all your principles my father received an honorable dis- do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Spinnaker staff or the university. The and give in to the other guy.” It means charge from the Navy. give a little to get a little, and get done deadline for columns is Friday at noon. The deadline for letters is Monday I truly believe if my parents had the work that needs to get done. at noon. tried to stay together beyond this and If everyone is stiff backed, unbend- “make it work,” as they had for many ing, and digging in their heels, noth- Submit columns and letters to years already, my father would not ing gets done. [email protected]. be here today due to suicide. It’s very Page 4 Wednesday, October 24, 2007 News

“Do you talk or text while driving, and what do you think about it?” Question of the Week w

Jonathan Jeremy Lyla Constance Brittani Stocks Watters Hyatt Monds Warford junior, senior, freshman, freshman, freshman, political psychology undecided athletic business science training

“I talk but I don’t “I talk while driving. “Yes, and I think “I talk on the phone “I don’t while I drive, text. I think if you Texting would be really it depends on the and text while I’m but when my friend text and drive, it’s hazardous, and it’s just person.” driving. I don’t think does, I’m thinking, very irresponsible and not advisable.” it’s bad as long as ‘How much longer do I dangerous.” you’re cautious.” have to live?’”

Compiled by Ashley Beland. SALARIES Allegations shut � From page 1 McAllister said this all-encom- Allen Tilley, professor of passing number is bolstered in English and faculty member for some instances with merit-based 34 years, has seen shifts in fac- reward, where faculty deemed to ulty income since the university have gone above their normal du- opened. Tilley said that in his down Greek group ties may be awarded a few extra time at UNF, Delaney has been percentage points. the most active president in try- “In a way, once you’re here, ing to raise faculty salaries. By Sarah Diener Phi Delta Theta’s Director everyone is treated the same way “When I first came to UNF, Assistant News Editor of Expansion Steven Good said in terms of percentage, but what I was able to buy a home worth “It was clear the chapter was in violation of happens is that the difference about twice my salary,” he said. The Florida Nu chapter of the organizations risk manage- doesn’t go away,” McAllister said. “Now, new professors can’t do the Phi Delta Theta fraternity that they were ment policy that includes pro- “It’s a tough, tough situation.” that … I’m concerned for the ju- has been officially decolonized hibiting the use of drugs and With statewide budget cuts nior faculty that this will be a at the University of North involved in a enforcing responsible alcohol already closing the possibility of growing problem.” Florida. consumption and alcohol-free pay raises this year, faculty mem- Workman, however, was opti- The chapter, which is only culture that we living quarters. bers have to work through their mistic that Delaney will contin- recognized as a colony and not “It was clear that they were nine-month contract with the ue to represent the interests of an official fraternity, came un- do not support.” involved in a culture that we do knowledge that no extra money the faculty. der review from the national not support,” Good said. “We is coming. “I believe that the president organization after an anony- take this issue very seriously.” “It clearly has an impact on would like to provide some kind mous e-mail accusing members Steven Good, It was decided that the frater- faculty morale, and it could po- raise next year, come hell or high of hazing and drug and alcohol Director of Expansion, nity would not have the chance tentially have an affect on faculty water,” he said. abuse was sent to the Greek Life Phi Delta Theta to be formally chartered and retention,” said Provost and Vice coordinator, according to Tom that the organization at UNF President of Academic Affairs E-mail Ross Brooks at Van Schoor, dean of students. would cease to exist. Mark Workman. [email protected]. After an investigation by Some members of Phi Delta the national office of Phi Delta brothers were involved in and Theta felt the punishment Theta and UNF’s Greek Life of- any knowledge of hazing or was unfair. fice, it was discovered that the drug and alcohol abuse. “They turned it into a person- author of the e-mail was not It was found that there were al thing,” colony member Mike affiliated with the fraternity no incidents of hazing but the Nugent said. “We spent so much or UNF and the accusations of organization felt there was time trying to get started, and hazing were invented to attract abuse of alcohol“ and illegal sub- they already shut us down.” attention to the e-mail, Van stances, mainly marijuana, Van The colony of Phi Delta Theta Schoor said. Schoor said. was started in April 2007 and re- However, the issue led to a Greek Life Coordinator Tyler cruited more than 30 members. review by the national orga- Young said an e-mail was sent nization, where each member out on Oct. 12 alerting the Greek E-mail Sarah Diener at was asked about activities the community of the situation. [email protected]. Text messages creep into class

Some teachers say text messages feel the need to stay silent. This might help them develop their individual voice.” can help students learn Still, the seepage of text messaging into student writing is vexing many trying to teach the By James Walsh importance of clear communication. Mcclatchy-Tribune Eva Pitzel teaches seventh-graders and ninth- graders at Lake Junior High and Woodbury Junior Ask the students in Elisabeth Haen’s journal- High in Woodbury, Minn. She estimates that 25 to ism class if the text messages that they send so 40 percent of her students use some text message ubiquitously creep into their schoolwork and the abbreviations and slang in their in-class writing. hands go up and the smiles grow. “I see it as a negative because they are not “I write ‘cuz’ a lot, instead of ‘because’,” said always showing me that they can write out the Nick Miron, 17. “And I forget apostrophes.” words correctly,” she said. “To compensate for Each month, thousands of students in the Twin this, we spend extra time editing in class and we Cities metro area send millions of text messages talk about the different languages we use in our to their BFFs (best friends forever), sistrs (sisters) lives. I have to explicitly tell them that it is not OK and prnts (parents). So it’s no surprise that text- to write like that for English class.” message lingo such as CU (see you), B4 (before), In 2004, the Pew Internet and American Life GR8 (great) – and its absence of punctuation and Project said that 16 million American teenagers grammar – has migrated into schoolwork. were using instant messaging and text messaging Its appearance is dividing teachers in Minnesota to communicate – up from 13 million in 2000. and across the nation. Some can’t stand seeing the Derek Anderson teaches composition and lit- lingo in any form. Others say it may be a way to erature at Mahtomedi High School. He has mixed keep kids writing. feelings about the creep of texting. One official with a national teachers group has “I sort of feel like any writing is good writ- even suggested that schools could use text mes- ing, as long as you get your point across,” he said. saging to help students learn. “But, for certain students, I think it holds some Kelsey Theis, a language arts teacher at Pioneer back. If you’re writing a college application and Ridge Freshman Center in Chaska, Minn., said you write ‘2,’ instead of ‘to,’ you’re not going to texting might be helping students learn an ele- get the same response.” ment of writing. “We talk about the different components of (c) 2007, Star Tribune writing – organization, idea, content and individ- Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune ual voice,” she said. “But, a lot of times, students Information Services. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Page 5 News Osprey leaders say tradition is key to building school spirit

By Jessica Medina have student unions, and because it is a place where Staff Writer students come together, it also helps to facilitate school spirit. Leaders of the University of North Florida Members of the panel agreed that UNF is current- Student Government said in a town meeting ly transitioning toward becoming a more traditional Oct. 17 that tradition and the new Student Union school, although they disagreed about whether it’s a will be key to encouraging school spirit in the good thing. immediate future. Rodil said he didn’t want UNF to change to a The suggestions came in response to Student more traditional school, because it would increase Body President Rachael Tutwiler’s question to a the size of classes. Wood brought up the addition of panel of Student Life representatives about ways Osprey Fountains and Greek housing as a sign that to increase enthusiasm about school-related topics UNF is moving away from being a commuter school, during UNF’s ongoing transition to a traditional and Rivera agreed. university. “We are getting there slowly,” Rivera said. “But Joshua Baker, SG Student Advocacy Committee we need to be patient. It will happen, but let’s appre- chair; Joey Rodil, Club Alliance assistant direc- ciate what we have now.” tor; Resident Assistant Keren Rivera; Greek Life To close the evening, Tutwiler mentioned sev- Coordinator Kelley Wood; and Matt Kilcullen, head eral events already in motion to increase school coach for men’s basketball, comprised the panel. spirit: SG-sponsored tailgates, the school spirit ad- Kilcullen pointed to the homecoming game as visory board, and an impending student section at sign that school spirit is present, because many peo- athletic games. ple attend the game, but said that tradition is still developing. He also noted that many larger schools E-mail Jessica Medina at [email protected]. Rebecca Dal y The glasses on the Gandhi statue located in the courtyard between Buildings 1 and 2 were reported missing Oct. 18. Morals, Gandhi’s vision out of focus after theft By Tami Livingston and someone goes and steals a News Editor part of it.” Seane said if the glasses were The Gandhi statue located returned, then he would ask UPD in the courtyard between build- Chief Mark Foxworth not to press ings 1 and 2 is currently sans charges. spectacles. If the glasses are not returned, The glasses were noticed miss- Seane said he would start talking ing Oct. 18, and are thought to with the artist who created the have been removed sometime statue to see how to get another over the weekend of Oct. 12-14. As pair of glasses made. of publication, the University of “These glasses came all the North Florida Police Department way from India, and it’s going has no leads and no suspects, ac- to take time to manufacture and cording to Lt. Tammy Oliver. ship them,” Seane said. “It’s a “I’m so disappointed that some- long process.” body can steal from Ghandi,” Seane said he did not know said Oupa Seane, director of the how much it would cost to replace Intercultural Center for Peace. the glasses. The cost of the entire “This is a statue that’s on our statue was $70,000. campus for the edification of every individual. This statue is sup- E-mail Tami Livingston at posed to make us better people, [email protected]. College sets table fit for cavemen Chicago Tribune of its meat and carry the 30 to 40 Mcclatchy-Tribune pounds of venison to the dining hall, where one of the cooks will Talk about a gut course. At St. grill it. Lawrence University in New York, “We eat the venison and we the menu of electives includes a talk about what we have done and class on the Neanderthals with a what it was like for the prehistor- unique assignment: the butcher- ic people,” Barthelme said. ing and eating of a deer. The exercise brings home the “The Neanderthals: Fact, lessons learned throughout the Fiction and Fantasy” is surely semester, he said. Instead of see- one of the most bizarre college ing Neanderthals in the stereo- classes in the country. And that’s typical way as “stupid, brute, saying something. hairy, savage creatures,” students In November, the 17 students instead realize the sophistication who enrolled in the anthropology required in making and using class will gather not in a class- their own tools. room or even on the quad. They In a class that also features will meet in the school’s car wash. discussion of Geico’s cavemen Why? They will need the high- commercials and the sitcom power hose for cleanup. “Cavemen,” Barthelme said, the When they arrive, a deer, hav- deer project is a highlight of the ing already been field dressed by year. a local farmer, will be hanging by “The deer butchery is some- its neck from a ceiling beam. thing they are always unsure And attempting to replicate about,” he said. “But once they the Neanderthal behavior they get into it, cutting and slicing have studied in class, the students and taking off the hide, I just step will go at it. back, and off they go.” They will use tools they carved out of stone to sever the deer’s (c) 2007, Chicago Tribune. hide and limbs. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune They will then strip the animal Information Services. Page 6 Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Spinnaker Advertisement Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Page 7 NewNews s Cell phone usage could increase chance of campus road accidents

By Amanda St. germain Contributing Writer

Thousands of students today have a cell phone and a car. But when used together, the combination can be lethal, and University of North Florida students aren’t immune. A 2004 report from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles attributed 20 percent of the state’s 1,796 distracted driving crashes to cell phone distractions. Forty-four of the cell phone crashes pho t o i ll u st r at ion: Rebecca Dal had incapacitating injuries and three were fatal. “Other people who use phones while driving don’t seem to pay attention as much as they should,” said Joyanne Goronal, a sophomore chemistry major. People should use more common sense when using their phones while driving, said Loren Glover, a sophomore biology y major. She was speaking from experience. UPD officers attribute cell phones to be a leading cause of reduced reaction times. They said this results in more campus accidents. “It was raining and someone almost rear-ended me,” Glover said. “It turns out “It’s a matter of concentration,” Jacob after braking. he was on a cell phone.” said. “People get involved in the con- Three of the participants rear-ended Chief Mark Foxworth of the University 2004 Safety Report versation instead of paying attention to the pace car in a driving simulator. Police Department constantly sees stu- the road.” The District of Columbia, Connecticut, dents chatting on cell phones while driv- • 20 percent of Florida’s 1,796 Jacob said text messaging while driv- New Jersey, New York and California have ing on campus. distracted driving accidents were ing is just as dangerous, because people enacted jurisdiction-wide laws that pro- He recalled an instance when he was be- caused by cell phones have to look away from the road and focus hibit driving while talking on handheld hind a student who didn’t accelerate when on typing and reading on a screen. phones except for emergencies. the light changed to green and he realized • 44 cell-phone related crashes Cell phone use in Florida is allowed in Washington is the first state to en- the student was talking on the phone. in Florida caused injuries the car as long as users can hear surround- act a statewide ban on text messaging “Cell phones reduce time reactions,” ing sound, according to the Governors while driving. he said. “People are focused on their con- • 3 cell-phone related crashes Highway Safety Association. Florida doesn’t keep drivers from using versation instead of the road.” were fatal The University of Utah performed a cell phones while driving, but they can get UPD officers do not stop students who study in 2006 about drivers who talked a ticket if it results in an accident or ille- are on cell phones unless the officers noon their phone and found that the drivers gal maneuvers. tice that the driver is inattentive to the were just as impaired as drunk drivers. The fines vary depending on the road, Foxworth said. The distraction on the phone isn’t just Study participants who talked on offense. “Whether the driver gets a warn- physical, as most people assume, said cell phones showed sluggish behav- ing or a citation is up to the officer,” Leonard Jacob, director of UNF’s Institute ior – a 9 percent drop in braking time E-mail Amanda St. Germain at Foxworth said. of Police Technology and Management. and a 19 percent drop in acceleration [email protected]. Page 8 Wednesday, October 24, 2007 SpinnakerNews Osprey Fountains Ground breaks on resort- style housing complex

The University of North Florida broke ground on “We’re excited about the construction methods, the new residence hall, Osprey Fountains, Oct. 24 because you see almost immediate results,” Riel said. on the Eastern Ridge of campus. The residence hall has an upscale design and Fountains Fast Facts The 366,000-square-foot resort-style housing com- offers students a barrage of amenities. There are also plex will hold 1,000 beds and costs about $85 million. plans to incorporate theme rooms that will provide • Fall 2009 - Doors open to upperclassmen “We’ve successfully navigated all the permitting lounges and study areas for students, Riel said. processes, and we are set to start construction with Michael Sorensen, a sophomore history major, • Price tag - $85 Million Haskell and Design Plus sometime in October,” said said he’s glad the university is trying to accommo- Paul Riel, director of Housing Operations. date more students as it grows. • Location - Eastern Ridge Last year, construction was projected to start in “It will allow students to relax on campus instead July but was pushed back due to permit constraints, of having to go off campus to have fun,” he said. • Rent - About $2,800 per student each semester he said. Now, Osprey Fountains’ doors are set to The building was designed to get students out of open to upperclassmen in fall 2009. Rent will be their rooms and interacting with one another, • Living space - 1,000 beds, suite-style units about $2,800 per student each semester. Riel said. Osprey Fountains’ building model uses “The central theme of this building is commu- • Boardwalk - Connect students to campus “tilt wall” construction, which utilizes a rapid nity,” he said. exterior building process. Compiled by Ashley Beland. • Internet - Webcam will be recording construction i ll u st r at ion: ro be r t k. pi et rzyk

Commuting faculty say technology helps them keep up News in Brief SG Election requested to halt By Heather Camp commutes, he uses e-mail and other technol- Junior marketing major Ashley Juelson The votes have yet to be tallied Contributing Writer ogy like Blackboard to keep in touch with thinks UNF’s requirements for full-time fac- for the UNF Student Government students. Adams said Blackboard and e-mail ulty are sufficient. Fall 2007 General Election, but Professor Ron Adams drives to his classes have helped make both commuting and class- “You can always e-mail professors, and I’m candidate Chris Arsenault filed a at the University of North Florida from Green room administration easier. not sure many students actually use office request to halt the election until Cove Springs. On some days, accidents on the “This last week I decided to change an hours,” she said. notices of noncompliance against Buckman Bridge can add half an hour to his exam date, and I could give that informa- Professor Layne Wallace of the College of Elections Supervisor Chelsi Henry usual 45-minute commute. tion to the class with the touch of one key,” Computer Science and Engineering has con- were processed. The notifications But for Adams, who teaches marketing and Adams said. ducted research on communication between allege Henry didn’t properly logistics, traffic jams aren’t as bad as they used Accounting and finance professor Bobby teachers and students. He discovered that process candidate paperwork and to be, because lecture notes for his classes are Waldrup, who drives to UNF from St. while technology such as e-mail is convenient, adhere to statutory deadlines. posted on Blackboard. Augustine, finds that while Blackboard and it can’t compete with the eye contact and non- Chief Justice Robert Allen de- Thanks to Blackboard, Adams can make e-mail have actually reduced the number of verbal aspects of in-person conversations. nied the stay request. He also issued his lectures available to students on time, even students that come to his office hours, he con- “Nothing beats face-to-face,” Wallace said. nonbinding opinions declaring the if he’s late. verses with students more often. He also said that while online communication notices invalid. Commuting professors have to deal with “Students and I communicate a lot more can sometimes lack clarity, it can be beneficial The Elections, Selection and the same situations as students. Traffic, ris- than we did in the past because of the elec- for quick, simple questions. Appointments Committee will ing gas costs and road construction do not tronic means,” he said. “Students are technology-oriented, and evaluate the merit of the noncom- discriminate. These issues are compounded Being on campus every day isn’t required they’ve become proficient at wording e-mail pliance claims and forward a rec- for UNF professors who drive long distances for professors. According to the most recent questions so they get the answers they need,” ommendation to the full Senate. to class. faculty contract, UNF doesn’t require faculty Wallace said. “I spend $100 or so a week on gas,” Adams members to be on campus for a certain num- Waldrup said he thinks commuting has Author of bestseller to speak said. “In the last week, I drove well over 300 ber of hours each week. had a positive influence on his relationships Daniel Goldhagen, the author miles. My parents probably didn’t drive that The contract, however, does state that with students. of the No. 1 international bestsell- in a month.” full-time faculty positions require a mini- “Since I mirror them in that I have to com- er “Hitler’s Willing Executioners: Adams is on campus two or three days mum of 12 contact hours of instruction mute just as they have to commute, it has Ordinary Germans and the per week, and even though he is avail- or equivalent scholarship and service per forced me to be more resourceful in communi- Holocaust” will discuss his book at able in his office about eight hours a week, semester. As for office hours, the contract cating with them online,” Waldrup said. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the University most of his communication with stu- requires faculty members to post them Center Banquet Hall. dents outside of class is not face-to-face. and to normally maintain five office hours E-mail Heather Camp at Like other professors with long per week. [email protected]. Compiled by Tami Livingston. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Page 9 News

Police Beat Oct. 13 - Oct. 19

1 Oct. 13- Stolen laptop (Build- pects revealed that the incident ing 2) – An employee of Career was a prank. The seriousness of Services reported that someone the prank was explained to the had stolen a laptop computer suspects and they were released from a storage area. The victim at the scene. All students were said UNF employees had been referred to Student Conduct. 6 working on the roof of the area. It was determined that no one 6 Oct. 18 – Stolen Parking de- was working during the time of cal (Lot 18) – A student reported the theft. The door was found a missing parking decal after locked, but the handicap access returning to his car after classes. switch was powered on, allowing The student said the doors had access to the area by pressing the been left unlocked. button on the wall. 7 Oct. 18 – Dispute (Lot 2) – An 2 Oct. 15- Burglary (Building employee of Parking Services X) – Three female UNF residents reported that after she asked the were awoken at approximately occupant of an illegally parked 5:40 a.m. by two people that vehicle to move, she became bel- had illegally entered the room ligerent and used profanity in a through an unlocked door and threatening manner. were removing items from one The license plate of the car was resident’s desk. The residents obtained and the occupant was asked who they were and the interviewed at the police depart- suspect replied that he was their ment, where she admitted to the friend. After it became clear that altercation. he was not who he reported to be, the residents chased the sus- 8 Oct. 18 – Stolen property pects out of the room and called (Building 41) – After a pickup bas- the University Police Department. ketball game, a student went to The suspects fled on foot toward retrieve his wallet that had been Osprey Cove and a patrol of the placed on the side of the court area yielded no results. A digital during the game and found it was camera and laptop computer missing. 9 were reported missing. 9 1 Oct. 18 – Alcohol under 21 5 3 Oct. 16 – Criminal mischief (Building X) – A resident assistant 8 (Building 41) – Two suspects noticed several people entering a 7 pushed over Student Govern- room and investigated a possible ment election signs on the Green. violation of occupancy. The incident was reported for Upon entering the room, the 3 information purposes in case of RA found six cans of beer. The further incidents. beer was poured out and the 10 occupants of the room were 4 Oct. 17 – Dispute – (Lot 12) – referred to Student Conduct. A student contacted UPD after his ex-girlfriend tried to remove 10 Oct. 18 – Missing property his license plate from his car and (Building 14) – After eating at grabbed at his shirt, leaving a the cafeteria, a student forgot his visible red mark on his chest. A wallet on his dinner tray and put check was run on the ex-girl- it into the dishwashing window. friend, revealing local warrants After returning to find the wallet, 2 the dishwasher said he had not 4 for worthless checks. The suspect 9 was arrested and transported to seen it. A search of the garbage Duval County jail and issued a cans yielded negative results. trespass warrant. 11 Oct. 19 – Stolen property 5 Oct. 17 – Attempted abduc- (Building R) – A bicycle was tion – (Lot 2) – A witness observed reported stolen after it went four males dressed in all black ex- missing from the bike rack in iting a car and forcing a male into front of the building. the trunk of their vehicle. The sus- The victim reported that the pects were stopped and removed bicycle had been left unsecured. 11 from the vehicle at gunpoint. After being interviewed, the sus- Compiled by Sarah Diener.

Chem. professor ranks among best SG Update The following is a summary of the business conducted at the Oct. 22 By Sarah Gojekian about Bush. the professors can never seem to simplify University of North Florida Contributing Writer Postings include raves about her excellence what they teach. Student Government Senate as a lab instructor, her clarity in explaining Instead of acting more intelligent than her meeting. One University of North Florida profes- classwork, and her unfailing helpfulness; class, she “comes down to their level” in order sor is among the highest-ranked college many suggestions to take her class; and com- to accommodate them when explaining the • Kimberly Lord was removed instructors in the United States, according to ments about her being the only reason several material. from the Senate. RateMyProfessors.com. students didn’t fail chemistry. “I think God gifted me with a natural abil- Chemistry professor Bush is in her 11th year at UNF. It was ity to explain things,” Bush said. SB-07F-2170: Validation of Melissa Bush is ranked her students who first made her aware of the Though RateMyProfessors.com is benefi- intercollegiate election results seventh in the 2007 list of accolade online. cial to the reputations of teachers like Bush, • Jacqueline Simard and James highest-rated professors She said she’s flattered that her students the site has caused outrage from some teach- Cima will fill the Senate seats for on the site. think so highly of her, and she believes it is ers whose ratings aren’t as good. the College of Arts and Science Developed in 1999 because they know she will go the extra mile “Professors shouldn’t take it personally,” and the College of Health respec- by John Swapceinski, for every one of them. Bush said. “There will always be the oddballs tively. Both candidates won their RateMyProfessors.com She describes herself as a patient teacher who will rate badly if they’re doing poor in seats by acclamation. allows students to who will take the time to individualize her the class. But from what I’ve seen, the post- • Presented by Sen. Chelsi Henry. grade their professors help – and more importantly, one who is not ings are usually true, and that’s that. It is help- • Passed: 23-1-1. Bush based on clarity, diffi- intimidating to her students. ful for students because they should have the culty, helpfulness, and “There is a professional boundary, of right to know.” SB-07F-2171: Addition of even appearance. course, but I am not their enemy,” Bush said. unbiased definition Of the comments posted by her students A UNF graduate herself, Bush said she E-mail Sarah Gojekian at • “Unbiased” is now defined as online, there is not one negative thing said knows first hand how hard classes can be when [email protected]. without “an unknown or publicly known inclination or prejudice.” The change will be effective immediately. 7-Day Forecast Wednesday THURSday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday • Presented by Sen. Chelsi Henry. Oct. 24 OCt. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 OCT. 28 Oct. 29 oct. 30 • Passed 18-7-0. SB-07F-2169: Salt Tribe Ministries For updated • $1,561 will be used to fund four monthly barbecues. weather, visit • Presented by Sen. Elizabeth Partly Mostly Mostly Partly Partly Partly Mostly Rasmussen. UNFSpinnaker.com • Passed 20-1-0. Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Source: NOAA 86/68 80/67 80/66 83/65 79/68 75/68 76/68 Compiled by Jessica Medina. Rain: 40% Rain: 40% Rain: 50% Rain: 30% Rain: 40% Rain: 30% Rain: 60% Page 10 Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Spinnaker Advertisement By Laurel Wright Assistant Features Editor Jenna Polemeni, a downtown sophomore education major at the The Florida-Georgia and Gator fan, plans on at- intersection Football Classic is a bout as close tending the game, but says she of Hogan and as University of North Florida doesn’t plan on partying. Water streets will students come to being a part “I don’t partake in the whole also have live perfor- of college f ootball. partying after the game,” she mances throughout The game, whic h takes said. “I will probably be the the weekend. place on the last Sa tur day D.D.” Four athletes between in October every year, has Ellie Mapes, a sophomore the two teams will be in- been bringing thousands art history major, skips the ducted into the Florida- of f ootball fans together f or downtown scene completely. Georgia Hall of Fame 85 years. “We usually just party at during the Oct. 26 cer- Since J acksonville is locat- someone’s apartment,” she emony, and the Chevy ed between the two schools, it said. She said she has a friend Silverado lounge will was chosen as neutral territo- who comes in town from display the match on ry f or the University of Florida Georgia for the event. television and giving Ga tors and the University There are also some UNF away prizes. of Georgia Bulldogs’ ann ual students like Melinda Watkins The End Zone Sports ba ttle. who don’t participate in any Bar will have interac- As a r esult, UNF students activities related to the game. tive games, and there don’t have one sc hool they ar e “I just don’t have time,” will also be face paint- ob liga ted to cheer f or. They the senior community health ing and temporary tat- have a choice of colors to major said. “I like Florida, and toos downtown. wear. if I have time I will watch the There will be three This year the game, but I don’t have time to Sideline Student Florida-Georgia (it go anywhere.” Safety Zones set switc hes between For those who do venture into up around the Georgia-Florida and downtown, there are a plethora Jacksonville Landing Florida-Georgia ev- of activities associated with the as safe places for ery year) game takes Florida-Georgia weekend that students who have place Oct. 27 in stretch far beyond the time on lost their friends or the J acksonville the field. need medical aid, Municipal Tailgating for both teams oc- transportation, Stadium. curs all weekend near the stadi- directions, phone um, and Suncoast RV City holds service or other as- tailgating events like rolling sistance. Students karaoke. Entertainment runs who come to the Oct. 25-27 in the courtyard at stations intoxicated the Jacksonville Landing until will not be subject to 2 a.m., and features performanc- legal action. es by various artists such as the Calling Allstars, Chain of Fools E-mail Laurel Wright at and the Jay Garrett Band. The [email protected]. Casadora stage Ill u st r at ion: J e n Quinn Page 12 Wednesday, October 24, 2007 ExpreNewsssions BAPTIST COLLEGE MINISTRIES STUDENT ALLIANCE FOR FREE THOUGHT Robert Ramirez, president SOUL SHOPPING Matt Gromen, co-president What is the ultimate cumulative purpose What is the ultimate cumulative purpose of life? To know God and praise him through the Which on-campus religious group fits you best? of life? Our purpose is to lead responsible and way we live. ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the What is the biggest problem facing college- greater good of humanity. Basically, be happy and live life to the fullest. age people today? How people are forgetting about college students. he Holy Roman Emperor Charles V once remarked What is the biggest problem facing college-age people today? You really don’t hear much, even among churches, being directed toward T “How absurd to try and make two men think alike on Not thinking objectively – this includes political stances, religious views, college students. matters of religion when I cannot make two timepieces and general outlooks on life. Can you sum up your religious philosophy in one word? agree!” Can you sum up your religious philosophy in one word? Relationships. It isn’t a stretch to say religious forces have significantly Rational. directed the course of ethical, cultural and even political development through history. Entire civilizations have FOCUS (CATHOLIC) waxed and waned with the shifting tides of religious UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS Dave Staples, UNF team director sentiment. Dr. John Young, reverend In modern collegiate culture, it’s a safe bet that institu- What is the ultimate cumulative purpose tions won’t tumble down around students under the sway What is the ultimate cumulative purpose of life? To give the gift of self: first back to God, and of radical new ideological movements. Instead, what once of life? To celebrate the miraculous gifts of our secondly to one another. threatened to redefine entire cultures has manifested itself lives and this world in ways that nurture a just and What is the biggest problem facing college- in more immediate questions on an individual level: With sustainable civilization based on love and nonviolent activism. age people today? Peer pressure, which isn’t a specific problem, but it so many religions to choose from, how do I know which What is the biggest problem facing college-age people today? underlies a lot of problems. one is right? What’s the big deal with religion, anyway? Too many choices and too little time. Can you sum up your religious philosophy in one word? To help answer these and other questions, the Spin- Can you sum up your religious philosophy in one word? Love. naker has put together a handy guide to five University of No, but “joyful altruism” and “loving responsibility” are probably useful North Florida religious groups from across the philosophi- summaries. cal spectrum. Without further ado, here it is: your guide to “soul shopping.” JEWISH STUDENT UNION SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES OF YOU OWN? Compiled by Ace Stryker. Russ Levine, president

What is the ultimate cumulative purpose NEED MORE RELIGION? Had an encounter with any of the on-campus religious of life? The one thing that is common among all groups? Write in your opinion or experience to the Jews is belief in the importance of being kind to your Still haven’t discovered your cup of doctrinal tea? Spinnaker and we might feature your story in our next fellow human beings. Don’t fret – there’s more than 15 other faith-based issue. Send your copy to discourse editor Jenna Strom at What is the biggest problem facing college-age people today? clubs on campus not represented here. For more [email protected]. Jewish students often suffer from a lack of established Jewish community, information, including a full list of clubs, call the UNF which can lead to a loss of identity. Interfath Center at 620-2837 or visit the Web site at Can you sum up your religious philosophy in one word? It’s www.unf.edu/dept/interfaithcenter. impossible to explain a 4,000-year-old religion in a nutshell. Drunk driving could spell death, unemployment, incarceration

By Laurel Wright $1,000 in fines. lose their drivers license.” Assistant Features Editor They can also lose their driver He said students shouldn’t get license for up to a year. into cars when they know they It’s Friday night. You’re driv- “I have heard of DUIs costing are going to have drinks. ing home from the bar. All of a up to $10,000, once court fees are Lathrop said he avoids the sudden, you see flashing blue added in,” said Mark Foxworth, problem by riding his bike or tak- lights in your rear-view mirror. University of North Florida ing cabs. “No big deal,” you think. “They Police Department chief. “A designated driver doesn’t are going to pull over that guy In Jacksonville, about one- work,” he said. “No one wants to you saw swerving earlier. They third of traffic-related homicides drive people around.” can’t pull me over. It just doesn’t this year were attributed to DUIs, Sophomore mechanical engi- happen. And so what if they do? I according to the Jacksonville neering major Tyler Benner said only had three beers.” Sheriff ’s Office Web site. one of his friends almost lost his But you do get pulled over, and Foxworth said there have been job because of a DUI. those three beers ended up put- two DUIs on campus so far in 2007 “He works for Budweiser, and ting you over the .08 blood alcohol and there were four in 2006. they have a rule where you lose concentration limit. There are relatively low your job if you get a DUI – but You’ve officially earned your numbers of DUIs on campus be- luckily, he got out of his DUI,” first DUI. cause there are few roadways, Benner said. While this situation might he said. Benner said he doesn’t have seem unlikely, it’s not far from “Lots of people don’t take to worry about DUIs because he the truth. DUI seriously, because they don’t doesn’t drink. Three drinks within two think it can happen to them,” He does help his friends who hours can put a person weighing Foxworth said. drink by being a designated driv- 150 pounds over the legal alcohol Mark Lathrop, a sophomore er for them. limit for driving. computer science major, said he “When they drink at the house The first DUI is considered a knows many people who have got- and then want to go out, I will misdemeanor. ten DUIs. drive them,” he said. People who earn DUIs are ar- “It screwed their lives up,” rested and can receive up to nine he said. “They had to pay lots of E-mail Laurel Wright at months of jail time and up to money in lawyer fees and they [email protected]. Dying coral reefs show no immediate sign of recovery

Emagazine.com “greenhouse” gases into the atmo- believe that coral reefs around MCT sphere by human industrial and the world could expand in size transportation activity. by up to a third due to increased According to marine sci- But researchers working with ocean warming. entists, the world’s coral the Coral Reef Alliance have “Our finding stands in stark reefs - those underwater reposito- found that while coral reefs do contrast to previous predictions ries for biodiversity that play host store CO2 as part of photosynthe- that coral reef growth will suffer to some 25 percent of all marine sis, they tend to release most of it large, potentially catastrophic, life - are in big trouble as a result back into the ocean decreases in the future,” says of global warming. Recent findings indicate that University of New South Wales Data collected by the interna- the Antarctic Ocean is getting oceanographer Ben McNeil, tional environmental group WWF less efficient at storing CO2, and who led the controversial 2004 (formerly World Wildlife Fund) this raises serious questions study that was published in the show that 20 percent of the world’s about the ability of our oceans peer-reviewed scientific journal, coral reefs have been effectively to handle everything we throw Geophysical Research Letters. destroyed and show no immediate at them. In spite of such theories, the sign of recovery, while about 50 The study’s authors fear that majority of marine scientists re- percent of remaining reefs are un- “such weakening of one of the main pessimistic about the future der imminent or long-term threat Earth’s major carbon dioxide of coral reefs in a warmer world. of collapse. sinks will lead to higher levels of One can only hope that the opti- Most scientists now agree that atmospheric carbon dioxide in mists are right. global warming is not a natural the long-term.” phenomenon but a direct result Not everyone is forecasting (c) 2007, Distributed by of the continual release of exces- gloom and doom. Mcclatchy-Tribune sive amounts of CO2 and other Some Australian researchers Information Services. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Page 13 Expressions First Listen Bottled-water labeling proves anything but clear Ironically, The FDA stipulates By Julie Deardorff that no minerals may be added to Chicago Tribune mineral water. Example: Evian.

Don’t be fooled. Just because it’s called “water” and comes in a Purified water bottle, doesn’t mean it’s “bottled water.” Most fortified drinks are Produced by distillation, deion- actually “water beverages.” ization, reverse osmosis or other If you really want “bottled suitable purification processes. water,” it must be “intended for Also look for “demineralized wa- human consumption and sealed ter,” “deionized water,” “distilled in bottles or other containers water” and “reverse osmosis wa- with no added ingredients,” ac- ter.” Example: Perfect. cording to the Food and Drug Administration. We know it’s confusing. So Sparkling bottled water here’s what to look for if you

Cour want old-fashioned bottled water, After treatment and possible re- according to the FDA: placement of carbon dioxide, tes y o f I n te r sc op e Rec ord s contains the same amount of car- Artesian water bon dioxide that it had at emer- gence from the source. Examples: Comes from a well that taps Perrier, San Pellegrino. a “confined aquifer,” or groundwater below a layer of solid rock or clay. The water level stands at Spring water some height above the top of the “Chase This Light” falls short of the accomplishments made by Jimmy Eat World in their first two albums. aquifer. Examples: Evamore, Fiji. Groundwater that may rise to the surface through a natural opening in the earth or rock. Mineral water Note: The water is not necessar- Jimmy Eat World doesn’t blaze ily collected in a bucolic setting. Contains dissolved minerals Example: Ice Mountain, Poland or gases and must have at least Spring. “250 parts per million total dissolved solids,” according to the (c) 2007, Chicago Tribune. new trails with latest album FDA. It has to originate from a distributed by McClatchy- geologically and physically pro- Tribune Information Services. By Ace Stryker like it was written to play during the closing credits tected underground water source. Copy Editor of a movie? I just did. Another one of Ace’s Rules of Music Appreciation: Any song with lyrics like When Jimmy Eat World’s sixth release hit “Where ya gonna run when they come for you?” shelves Oct. 16, Features Editor Ross Brooks and I automatically screws itself. decided to do something a little different. In lieu of a traditional review, replete with pre- Track 7: “Feeling Lucky” tentious haberdashery, dry clichés, and highbrow I like this one. Both the music and lyrics have comparisons to impossibly obscure musical acts, got kind of a neo-50s vibe to them. This one defi- we thought it would be fun to try a stream-of-con- nitely has potential to be one of the album’s keep- sciousness-like review that evolves simultaneously ers. A good “Yeah!” ending is always appreciated, as the music is listened to for the first time. too. So here it is, unfiltered, fresh from this review- er’s brain to your eyes: impressions during the first Track 8: “Here It Goes” listen of Jimmy Eat World’s “Chase This Light.” This one’s good, too. Initially, it reminds me of something Sting would do if he were backed Track 1: “Big Casino” by the guys from Better Than Ezra or someone Kind of a hard intro. The band seems to be like that. The little descending electric guitar riff getting harder as they get older. It’s all relative, of throughout gives the song a nice backbone. Whoa, course – I doubt they’ll ever be much more than the bridge on this one is pretty trippy. “High School mildly obnoxious. There’s that classic tight har- Musical,” anyone? There’s something I never mony we’re used to. thought I’d say about JEW. Wait a minute – this sounds like a song about turning jaded as a result of achieving much- Track 9: “Chase This Light” sought-after fame. Just a personal thing, but I tend Ah, the title track – always an important bench- to tune out songs like this because they’re com- mark for the album as a whole. It’s OK. It sounds pletely irrelevant to anyone un-famous. like something produced to capitalize on the recent success of bands like The Fray. Track 2: “Let It Happen” It also begins to sound like something that’s A cool rolling beat. This kind of thing always being made up as the band goes along later in the reminds me of horse riding for some reason. song. Like a couple songs earlier on the CD, it Unfortunately, the rhythm of the melody isn’t quite doesn’t really seem to go anywhere and eventually as smooth – it’s got that shameful feel like when sputters to a stop. white guys get excited and try to rap. “I can laugh it off, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha-a”? I’m not so sure about that, Track 10: “Firefight” Jimbo. I could tell by the name of this song I probably wouldn’t like it. It’s just easy sometimes. “This is Track 3: “Always Be” now the moment after next.” Then something about Ooh, snaps. That’s fun. This song hearkens back a temptress. Woohoo. to the really great early JEW stuff from “Clarity.” No doubt in my mind this one is a filler track I’ll It’s not really the sound, but the feeling of wistful be skipping in the future. I wonder if bands can tell nostalgia mingled with bare emotion. Shoot, there’s any time during the writing, recording or produc- that haberdashery. The claps in the chorus take ing process that they’re making a song nobody will me right back to a song by my favorite band of all care about. Surely it must occur to someone. time, The Format’s “The First Single” – albeit with slightly diminished get-caught-in-your-head-and- Track 11: “Dizzy” make-you-hum-it-all-day potential. The last track – perhaps an album’s second- most important, after the title track. It starts well Track 4: “Carry You” enough, but is kind of slow to build. The chorus, Kind of an ominous chord progression in the though, is very catchy. Definitely one of the tunes beginning – and not in a good way (I’m looking at I’ll have trapped in my head tomorrow. This one’s you, emo). The melody turns out to be pretty fun. It a keeper, but I wouldn’t put it in the same category seems like there’s a little too much breathy singing with the best songs from “Bleed American.” going on so far on this album for my taste, though. This song’s real strength is the bridge. I always Last first thoughts: admire a good bridge, because it seems like a lot of Jimmy Eat World seems to have damned itself bands view it as a throwaway between a song’s mid- by producing two records of exceeding brilliance section and its climax. Speaking of climax, where early in the band’s career that it can no longer is it? A bridge to nowhere – that’s poetic. improve upon. While there’s nothing particularly wrong with Track 5: “Electable (Give It Up)” “Chase This Light,” it’s not likely to woo any new Wow, this one sounds sucky. OK, I guess the “Oh, fans or particularly please old ones. It’s just kind of oh, oh” thing is kind of cool, but that’s it. And a one of those CDs that sounds as if it were created sucky outro rounds this one out. to say, “Hey, we’re still here, people still buy our albums – right?” Track 6: “Gotta Be Somebody’s Blues” I’ll be napping if you need me, Jimbo. Do you ever run across the occasional song that sounds E-mail Ace Stryker at [email protected]. Page 14 Expressions Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Hookah finds a home among

Jacksonville residents Wednesday, Oct. 24: • Sexiest Man on Campus Pageant, Robinson Theater, 8 p.m. By Robert Orndoff Staff Writer Hookah establishments in Thursday, Oct. 25: In Jacksonville, several busi- jacksonville nesses are cashing in on the • Canoe to Magnolia Festival, meet at Nature Trails, 9 a.m. growing hookah smoking trend. • Casbah Cafe, located The hookah is a water pipe in Avondale, offers a used to smoke tobacco and is most cherry-flavored hookah often used in a social setting. with a cola filter. Friday, Oct. 26: Ansar Owais, manager of Hala Cafe and Bakery, a gro- • Sahara Cafe located on • Music of Our Time, Fine Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. cery store and restaurant on Beach Boulevard has 20 University Boulevard that flavors of tobacco and sells hookahs, said most of $6.99 hookahs all day his sales are to students of the Thursday, Hookah Bars Sunday, Oct. 28: University of North Florida and Kabob House offers an Jacksonville University. upscale atmosphere in • Cheerleading Competition, UNF Arena, 9 a.m. “We get a lot of college Jacksonville Beach. students,” Owais said. “It’s really Ill u st r at ion: Erin W e i ffe n bac h blown up. I guess in Jacksonville, • Layla’s of San Marco it really started with places like offers a daily lunch Monday, Oct. 29: Hala’s cafe and Bakery and the buffet, and a patio Casbah Cafe.” area where patrons can • Faculty Woodwind Quintet, Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Cafes like the Casbah in smoke and relax. Avondale and the Sahara on Beach Boulevard sell different flavored tobaccos to be smoked in about once a month with friends. Tuesday, Oct. 30: their hookahs. He said he was introduced to “Arabs would always buy it, it by friends in school and has A tradition in the Middle East, the but Arabs traditionally are not been smoking hookah for about hookah has gained ground among • Food for Thought, Building 14, room 1601, 6 p.m. into all these different flavors two years. young Jacksonvillians. that we have,” Owais said. “It’s a place to hang out and “But now that we have have a fun time,” he said. Though the hookah is most popu- different cultures exposed to it, Demir Hasic, a junior com- lar in the Middle East, it originat- they like to try all the new flavors, puter science major, has smoked ed in India. especially the younger genera- at the Casbah with friends, but Now it can be found through- tion. They like coconut, lemon, more often is only there for the out the world. Argeelah, narghile, mint, vanilla, pistachio, choco- food and belly dancing. shisha, ghalyoun, and hubble- late – you name it, it’s there.” “I could care less if I smoke it bubble are all fairly popular Tyler Henehan, a freshman again,” he said. names for the device, depending majoring in physics, said his Hasic has a hookah at on where it is smoked. student submissions favorite flavor is mint. home but has never smoked “It doesn’t get a bad aftertaste it, because he bought it for a E-mail Robert Orndoff at Having a LAN party you want everyone to know about? How and it’s refreshing,” he said. decorative piece. [email protected]. about a free showing of a movie or play on campus? If you’re Henehan goes to the Sahara planning an event that students should know about, send the title, time and location to [email protected] and we Businessman spends $15 million to keep his might put it in our next edition. wife from getting anything in divorce case

By Mike Pingree Mcclatchy-Tribune Anybody got a big eraser?

As a loving tribute to his com- But darling, I thought we had mon-law wife of 15 years, a Welsh steelworker had a life-size image something special of her tattooed on his back, which took 20 hours and cost about Faced with divorce from his $1,800. Shortly thereafter, she ran wife of 35 years, a wealthy London A bomb? Say, is that you Bill? off with a 25-year-old Latvian fit- businessman went on a $15 mil- ness instructor. lion spending spree to keep his A man in New Florence, ex from getting any of his dough. Pa., phoned in a bomb threat to He bought land and homes, spent his place of employment so he Intoxicated? Me!? What more than $200,000 for a car, and wouldn’t have to go to work. He embarked on an extravagant life- made two key errors: He called evidence do you have of that? style that cost more than $150,000 from his cell phone and he failed a month. to disguise his voice, so the em- After finding the wreckage of He showered his mistress with ployee who answered the call a boat on the beach at Baerum, very expensive gifts, dinners and knew immediately who he was. Norway, at 2 a.m., rescue workers designer clothes and moved her launched an air and sea search into a $665,000 house she had cho- for the owner of the vessel. They sen. His downfall came when he You, sir, are a cad and a finally found him sleeping on the tired of her and had her evicted. sofa of his mother’s home nearby. She testified against him. bounder Police said, “We have a suspicion of intoxication.” A 31-year-old British woman, on Just relax and put yourself in the rebound from a relationship, met a man in a bar who charmed We’re not who you’re looking my hands her, and soon talked her into bed. Unbeknownst to her, however, the for officer A dentist in Woodland, Calif., man filmed their lovemaking and was brought before a judge after made DVDs of it. Court proceed- Police searching for a man 26 women complained that he fon- ings have resulted. who stole a jar full of change from dled their breasts while he was a restaurant in South Carolina, working on their teeth. came upon a pickup truck parked Change for a million at register on the side of the road. When the cops pulled up, two guys ran from They’ll never catch me now ... three the vehicle and were arrested. They had nothing to do with the aieee! A man tried to pass a coun- theft. They had fled because they terfeit $1 million bill featuring were fugitives from Ohio. After stealing groceries from a a picture of President Grover store in Parchment, Mich., a man Cleveland at a supermarket in (c) 2007 fled the scene and ran right into Pennsylvania. The manager rec- McClatchy-Tribune News Service an area where police K-9 officers ognized the bill as bogus and re- Distributed by were training their dogs. fused to give it back to him. The McClatchy-Tribune man flew into a rage and began Information Services. smashing things. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Expressions Page 15

Advice Comics When friends become foes talking about here, and I know you don’t want to lose her because Just of something so small. Either way, you both need to learn how to be better roommates and better Ask friends. Jess

Jess Dear Jess,

I think I’m losing my best friend. We haven’t hung out in a while, Dear Jess, and she won’t even return my phone calls. I recently moved in with my This is someone who I confide best friend, and we fight all the everything in and I thought she time. Before we lived together, confided everything in me, too. I we would do everything together. really miss her, and I’m starting Now all we do is bicker. to worry about her. How do I get She’s always leaving lights on my friend back? and I can’t even leave my stuff Worried around for a day without her getting mad. Dear Worried, It just feels like we are picking on each other now. I want my best There’s nothing you can do friend back. How can I stop the to make your friend return your fighting? phone calls. Missing My Friend The best thing to do is leave her a voicemail, and let her know Dear Missing My Friend, that when she’s ready she can come to you. Sometimes friend- The first step is to admit there ships change over time, and there are things that both of you can really isn’t anything you can do do better. Whether it is picking about it. up after yourself a bit more or People change, and relation- leaving a note by the light switch ships change. to remind her to turn off a light, What’s important is that you you can help the situation. are coming from a place of real When you live with someone, concern, and anybody would be it’s easy to notice all the things lucky to have a friend like you. they do wrong. Try making an effort to notice Jess all the good things about her – which are probably why you be- If you have any questions for Jess, came friends to begin with – and please send an e-mail to the bad things won’t seem so big. [email protected]. This is your best friend we’re

Horoscopes by Lasha Seniuk

Business friendships and Early this week, someone Over the next eight days, ro- News from distant friends workplace demands will close may challenge your mantic intuition and social or relatives may provide complicate family routines social priorities or roman- awareness are extremely an unique insight into the this week: after Monday, tic decisions. Take none high. Some Geminis will past. Before mid-week, ex- expect loved ones to ask for of it personally: at pres- this week experience vivid pect loved ones to reveal concrete promises or spe- ent long-term friends and flashes of future events or yesterday’s social or family cial consideration. In the older relatives may need premonitions of relation- motives. Emotional free- coming weeks, established to feel reassured of your ships to come. Study all dom and forgotten ambi- March 21 - April 20 April 21 - May 20 May 21 - June 21 June 22 - July 22 daily patterns may re- attention. Late Wednesday, for valuable clues: almost tion may be a key concern: quire discussion. Remain study legal documents, three years of unproduc- watch for a powerful wave dedicated to shared home responsibilities job descriptions or property contracts. tive emotional patterns will soon end. Your of nostalgia to demand detailed discus- and watch for change. Patience is vital. Lost paperwork or missed payments may needs are valid. Don’t hesitate. Later this sion. All is well, so not to worry. Do, howev- Tuesday through Saturday accents vivid be problematic. Many Taureans will this week, a boss or business manager may an- er, thoroughly review long-term priorities dreams and powerful glimpses of future week adopt revised career goals or new nounce a controversial team project. Offer and daily needs. Late Saturday, a romantic events: watch for unique business and fi- ambitions. If so, probe deeply: change will genuine enthusiasm: a leadership role will invitation will require a quick response: nancial clues. arrive without warning. soon be required. don’t hesitate.

Mildly unethical triangles Over the next few days, Revised career ambitions Emotional security and or risky attractions may friends may be moody or and secondary sources of family comfort are now a now create controversy in unresponsive. Complex income are accented be- top priority. Listen closely your social circle. Remain family and financial deci- fore mid-week. Bosses or this week to the needs and quietly detached over the sions or unexpected em- older co-workers will soon social ideas of loved ones. next four days and, if pos- ployment changes are ac- announce important work- Team participation, im- sible, avoid romantic gos- cented. Privacy and social place changes. If so, expect proved home relations and sip. This is not the right isolation now need to end: hiring practices and job shared duties may soon in- July 23 - Aug. 22 Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 time to ask for group ap- allow loved ones extra time Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 advancement to demand spire heated debate. If so, proval. Monday through for reflection and expect special planning. All is expect vague promises, mi- Wednesday, a close friend may challenge serious issues to require lengthy contem- well, so not to worry. Do, however, respond nor criticism and revised routines over the your recent business decisions or financial plation. Later this week, many Virgos will quickly to sudden financial opportunities next few weeks. Remain patient, however: habits. Remain philosophic: private ten- begin a brief but intense phase of business or new training options. Late this week, a others may need time to negotiate a new sions or hidden family stress may be at is- expansion. Don’t hesitate to be expressive: close relative may reveal a rare social or relationship to the group. Late Saturday, sue. After Thursday, accept all invitations. bold and creative ideas may be necessary. romantic triangle. Stay alert: details will social plans will quickly change: stay bal- Social outlets need to expand. prove vital. anced.

Subtle attractions will soon Before next week, loved Sudden emotional rev- Love relationships will dramatically deepen. Early ones are highly motivated elations are highlighted now demand detailed plan- this week, watch for close to improve daily health over the next 4 days. Some ning and open discussion. friends or potential lovers regimes. Physical fitness, Aquarians, especially Before mid-week, expect to openly via for your at- low vitality and disjointed those born after 1978, will a romantic partner or tention or ask for added sleep patterns will now now experience a new and older family member to private time. Trust your in- require revision. Offer vital awareness of their ask for a serious commit- stincts and set a slow pace. enthusiasm and support: own spiritual journey. Life ment to change. Social ac- Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 Powerful emotions and Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 at present, fresh habits or Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 lessons, long-term roman- Feb. 19 - March 20 tivities, home obligations complicated romantic his- the cheerful acceptance tic patterns and relations and daily time schedules tories may be at issue: wait for reliable evi- of body image will greatly improve so- with authority figures may be at issue. are accented. Agreement will be easily dence of continuing loyalty. After Friday, cial outlook and business creativity. Late Stay focused: loved ones may this week be achieved. Change, however, may prove dif- Sagittarians born after 1978 will begin a Thursday, a financial mistake from several unusually sensitive to changed attitudes ficult: remain determined. Late Friday, an complex phase of career and financial ne- months ago may reappear. Timing is vital: or revised goals. After Saturday, minor ail- old friend or business partner may reap- gotiations. Stay focused: security will soon check legal documents for forgotten debts ments will fade: take extra time to establish pear to demand a revised debt or new loan. increase. or new obligations. new routines. Caution is best.

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Inside the Huddle

Adam O’Neill Matt Hollyoak Shareef Rajkumar Buddy Wilks Men’s soccer Men’s soccer Men’s soccer Men’s soccer Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Question 1: What will it take to win the Atlantic-Sun Conference this season?

Hard work, dedication and a bit To win the A-Sun, it will take a great Hard work and luck (we need some We need to win the rest of our games of luck. deal of discipline and hard work. UNF results to go our way) and play up to our potential. If men’s soccer is without a doubt good we play like we can and a couple of enough. It’s just a matter of putting in teams drop their games, we can come the hard work. out victorious.

Question 2: What is your favorite quote by head soccer coach Ray Bunch?

He has a few, but “They are going to My favorite Bunch quote is, “They are He has quite a few, but I’ll go with “Ya “We need to come out like a bat out come out like a house on fire” going to come out like a house know.” of hell.” It gets the team really is probably my favorite. on fire. We need to match that.” excited and super pumped up for the game! I love it.

Question 3: What are your thoughts on David Beckham’s impact on U.S. soccer?

Not as much as he should have. Soccer David Beckham’s impact on the USA Who? He’s overrated, but he has man- Beckham has definitely positively should be the biggest sport has been huge. There are now two aged to get people interested in impacted the game. People who would here, like it is everywhere else. decent-sized soccer sections in Dick’s, the sport and sell out stadiums. never go to games now watch him and recently Beckham has been voted play. the No. 1 man in America. If you have a question for the Question 4: Who do you feel is currently the best soccer player in the world and why? members of the Kaka! He’s technically amazing. John Terry, the Chelsea and England Right now Messi because he is per- Ruud van Nistelrooy because his Huddle or want to give captain is the best player in the world, forming, but I am biased to composure and finishing are second answers, e-mail the and not only because he is English. He Cristiano Ronaldo. to none. Spinnaker at sports@ is a solid defender who wins games without scoring goals! unfspinnaker.com. Compiled by Brett Morgan. Page 18 Wednesday, October 24, 2007 SNpoewrtss men’s soccer women’s soccer Ospreys take overtime win Victory closes team’s road schedule against cross- town rivals By Brett Morgan Assistant Sports Editor By Renee Robarge Contributing Writer With a 2-1 victory at Campbell University Oct. 20, the University of North Florida women’s An overtime score gave the soccer team finished its road schedule undefeated in University of North Florida conference play. men’s soccer team the win Oct. “We are very excited to have a five-game winning 17 over Jacksonville University at streak on the road, which is remarkable,” assistant the Ashley Sports Complex. coach Morgan Church said. “Most teams play better “JU controlled the ball two- at home than on the road, but we have played very thirds of the first half,” said head well on the road.” coach Ray Bunch. “[But] some- The Ospreys (6-9-1, 5-3 A-Sun) benefited from a times it comes down to who wants Camel blunder early when Campbell gave up an it the most, and tonight we want- own goal in minute 24. After UNF junior Elizabeth

ed it a little more than they did.” Gowan scored on a pass from Kady Dearing in the Fi le pho t o: M e di a r elat ion s Both teams remained score- 42nd minute, the Ospreys went into halftime with a less in the first half in a defensive 2-0 cushion. battle lasting through the whistle That advantage was threatened throughout the in the 45th minute. second half, with Campbell outshooting UNF 7-1. The first goal came in the 59th The Camels took advantage of one opportunity in minute, when Osprey freshman the 75th minute with a Jenna Sullivan goal. forward Adam O’Neill kicked one The goal would be Campbell’s last, as junior goal- into the back of the net. keeper Rachael Howard made two saves and helped The Dolphins answered four UNF escape with a victory. Kady Dearing kicks against Gardner- Webb. She scored minutes later when freshman for- The Ospreys had a 5-0 edge in corner kicks along a goal Oct. 20 in the win against Campbell Unversity. ward/midfielder Nedim Hrustic with a free kick in the 87th minute. Although it tied the game. was unable to capitalize, UNF was relieved to get Oct. 26 match up against Lipscomb University. The

In regulation, JU made six f i le pho t o : me di a r elat ion s a victory. match starts at 7 p.m. at Hodges Stadium. shots on goal, while UNF (5-7-0, The women’s soccer team finishes its regular 4-3-0 A-Sun) managed four looks season with four games at home, beginning with its E-mail Brett Morgan at [email protected]. at the net. “We had too many corners we didn’t capitalize on,” Bunch said. ”We have a young side, and that will come in time.” Osprey Scoreboard Flight Schedule Nearing the end of the second half, with the score tied at 1-1, Akil DeFreitas controls the ball in a Volleyball time was a scarce commodity. preseason game against Jacksonville Volleyball Neither team hit the back of University. He helped the Ospreys to Oct. 26 at Jacksonville University, 7 p.m. the net through the end of regula- a win against JU Oct. 17. vs. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical tion, so they entered overtime. The defensive battle contin- since 2003, an award honoring the Univeristy L, 0-3 ued into the final minutes of winner of this annual matchup. Men’s Soccer what would have been the end The upset places UNF at sec- at Florida Gulf Coast University L, 0-3 of the second overtime stint, but ond in the Atlantic Sun standings, Oct. 26 at Belmont University, 7:30 p.m. a goal by freshman forward Akil just under the Dolphins. DeFreitas chalked up a W for the The Ospreys will host Oct. 28 at Lipscomb University, 2 p.m. Ospreys with just three minutes Presbyterian College for the Men’s Soccer remaining. second game of the SunTrust “We have lost two overtime River City Rumble competi- vs. Jacksonville University W, 2-1 games so far this season,” Bunch tion. The teams will face off Women’s Soccer said. ”We were due one.” at 1 p.m. at Hodges Stadium. vs. Presbyterian University W, 2-1 With the win against cross- Oct. 26 vs. Lipscomb University, 7 p.m. town rival JU, UNF will receive E-mail Renee Robarge at the Viollet Cup for the first time [email protected]. Oct. 28 vs. Belmonte University, 2 p.m. Women’s Soccer Volleyball at Gardner-Webb University W, 2-1 Golf at Campbell University W, 2-1 Ospreys choke on unforced errors Oct. 23-25 at Mason Rudolph Collegiate against A-Sun conference leader Women’s Swimming Men’s Tennis vs. Vanderbilt University W, 162-69 Team falls to 1-8 with the Eagles by going on a 4-1 Oct. 26-28 at University of Central run, highlighted by a kill and an in Conference ace from junior middle blocker Florida Invite Bary Rasmussen to make the By John Weidner score 20-10. Contributing Writer However, the run was not enough and the Eagles responded University of North Florida with a 10-4 run to take a two-game volleyball was not able to over- lead. come Florida Gulf Coast’s de- The Eagles jumped out to a fense as the Ospreys went down 25-9 lead in the third game, and in three games to the Eagles although the Ospreys outscored Oct. 20. them 8-5 in the last 13 points of The Ospreys (4-20, 1-8 A-Sun) the match, the Eagles secured hit a season low -0.52 and com- the win. mitted 25 errors against the top- Bary Rasmussen led the ranked team in the Atlantic Sun Ospreys on offense with a team- Conference and were not able to high six kills, and freshman set- recover from their mistakes. ter Madeline Belvin notched 17 In the first game after leading assists. On the defensive side, 11-6, the Eagles went 10-4 to go senior outside hitter Maegan up 21-10 and separate themselves Weisert led UNF with 11 digs, and from the Ospreys. Yonutas, along with defensive The Eagles would allow the specialist Chelsea Rabe, had two Ospreys to score only four more aces for the Ospreys. points the rest of the game, tak- Volleyball’s next game will ing a one-game lead. be Oct. 25 against Jacksonville Senior right side hitter Claire University in one of their two Yonutas and freshman middle opportunities this year to grab a blocker Marshay Greenlee led point in the River City Rumble.

UNF in the first game with two The girls for UNF to look Fi le pho t o: me di a r elat ion s kills each. out for on the Dolphins’ squad After game one, UNF fell into are Sara Bendorf and Melissa trouble in hitting. Ultimately, Merchant. Bendorf leads JU with the first game was the only one 3.38 kills per game and 38 service where the Ospreys maintained a aces. positive hitting percentage. Merchant leads the team Florida Gulf Coast got off in hitting percentage with a to a quick start in the second .317 mark. game by taking a 10-3 lead over Claire Yonutas prepares at the net the Ospreys. E-mail John Weidner at Oct. 20 against Florida Gulf Coast The Ospreys tried to keep up [email protected]. University. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Sports Page 19 women’s swimming Vanderbilt washed up by Osprey performance

By Lori Bero Contributing Writer

Wins in 10 of 12 events Oct. 19 gave the University of North Florida women’s swimming and diving team a 162-69 win over Vanderbilt University. Fi le pho t o: M e di a r elat ion s Freshman freestyle swimmer LynAnn Nelson led UNF (2-0 in duals) by setting new season bests with a 25.19 second win in the 50-yard freestyle and a 5-minute 6.03- second win in the 500-yard free. “It was a great way to start our home schedule,” said head coach Beth Harrell. “We had some season bests tonight, and I think so far this year we’ve been able to Sophomore Zeynep Meric swims freestyle during the 2006-07 season. She competed with UNF in its win against Vanderbilt University. start faster than we have in the past.” A new career best of 1:9.63 seconds gave Junior diver Emily Eisenhower, who finish. sophomore breaststroke swimmer Kristin qualified for the NCAA Zone-B Diving Sophomore backstroke swimmer Emily Last year the Ospreys finished fifth in the Pike a first-place finish in the 100-yard Championships, swept both the 1- and Shaw also finished on top for UNF in the Pacific Coast conference, and this year is breast stroke, while freshman freestyle 3-meter competitions. 100-yard backstroke with 1:1.62, and sopho- the first season UNF will be part of the swimmer Sara Taylor swam a 10:54.4 1,000- In the 200-yard medley relay, freshman more individual medley swimmer Krissy Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association. yard freestyle for her first career win. freestyle/backstroke swimmer Jennifer Harms finished first in the 200-yard indi- The Ospreys dual with Campbell Competing in her first individual event Bajger Pike, freshman freestyle swim- vidual medley with a 2:16.35 time. University at home Nov. 3. in the United States, freshman freestyle mer Charlene Nebera and freshman “Everyone is excited about this year and swimmer Megan Boudreau finished first in freestyle/backstroke swimmer Becky our new conference,” Harrell said. “I think E-mail Lori Bero at [email protected]. the 100-yard freestyle with 54.69 seconds. Ryerson picked up a 1:50.91 first-place we’ll be a player in the conference.” Page 20 Sports Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Ill u st r at ion: R o be r

Surf Club rides t K . P i et rzyk growing wave of P ho t o s : S a r B asse popularity among Ospreys

The surf team is a branch of the Surf By Kaelena Incinelli Club that practices and goes to competitions Sports Editor regularly. myself.” There are about 20 members on the Many surfers fre- It is no secret that many people choose to at- team at UNF who compete with the quent favorite locations like tend the University of North Florida because of National Scholastic Surfing Association. Hannah Park and Ponta Vedra Beach. its proximity to the beach. “We probably go to about one Snyder said the best place and time of day to surf For many students, it is one natural fea- competition a month from September to depends on the wind and the tide. ture that other universities don’t have, but March,” said Matt Radacz, captain of the surf “Ideally, you want to surf August through for surfers, being near the beach is a way team. “In April, we compete in the East Coast February – during hurricane season – and of life, said Lucas Snyder, senior public re- Championship.” mornings before the wind turns on shore,” lations major and president of the UNF In the past, the team has received first, second Snyder said. Surf Club. and third places in the East Coast Championships, Although UNF is in close proximity to the “I think it [coming to UNF] had a lot to do with but has not been able to attend the national cham- beach, Matt Radacz said the administration could the type of laid-back environment being close to pionships in California due to a lack of funding. do more to bring surfers to the university. the beach brings with it,” Snyder said. Some members of the surfing community Because surf events cannot generally be on There is a surfing community at UNF that have been surfing and competing since they were campus, the Surf Club doesn’t receive funding breaks molds, he said. young, while others, like freshman Jake Radacz, for its events since Student Government only No longer is surfing only for the bleach-blond picked up surfing more recently. provides funding for on-campus events. This guy who says “dude” and “bro”; surfers are all He said he has been able to meet a lot of friends brings club events away from the ocean. over campus, and you can’t even tell who they through surfing. However, the Surf Club is known as the are, Snyder said. Snyder agreed, saying students enjoy taking largest on-campus club, and it proves UNF’s Although surfing is not a sport associated with a break from school to relax and hang out with proximity to the beach has an impact on the Athletic Department, students have begun a friends at the beach. who applies. Surf Club and team at UNF that allows people “I am surfing for fun,” Snyder said. “My E-mail Kaelena Incinelli at with a common interest to come together for fun approach to competitive surfing would be too [email protected]. and competition. laid-back. I’d rather enjoy the opportunity for