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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 109, No 04, October 11, 2002" (2002). The Rollins Sandspur. 187. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/187 SAHDSPU"he Oldest College Newspaper in Florida R October 11, 2002 Rollins College • Winter Park, Florida Vol. 109, No. 4 entertainmentMT V Legacy: Alan Hunter One of MTV's five original video jockeys comes to Rollins to speak to students. The Blue Room, star­ by Marissa Block ring Keira Keeley and staff reporter Jacob Billings is a On October 3rd, success at the Fred 2002, Rollins College started Stone Theatre. their lecture series on Popular Culture with one of Check out our review. MTV's original video jockeys (VJ), Alan Hunter. Hunter page 6 spoke in both the Bush Auditorium and for RCC classes. sports. On August 1st, 1981, MTV made their television debut by playing the Buggies' music video: Video Killed the Radiostar. Hunter was one of the five original MTV VJs and actually the

first to appear on the air. photo / RC PUBLIC RELATIONS However, Hunter's appear­ ALAN HUNTER: Dean of the Faculty Roger Casey welcomes his friend MTV superstar Alan ance on air at midnight on Hunter to Rollins College. He came to speak to students and faculty about popular culture. Women's soccer August Is* was a mistake. team defeats Lynn Alabama and later moved to when he heard about a VJ Marc Goodman was sup­ New York to pursue a career music channel on cable tele­ Students University for the first posed to be opening but in acting. He attended vision holding auditions for time in Rollins' history when the wrong camera was Circle on the Square Drama a hosting job. After three Volunteer on Tuesday after­ set, Hunter appeared and School and waited tables. bad auditions in two weeks, noon. ushered in MTV's first He had just finished acting Hunter managed to get the words: "and I'm Alan in A Midsummer Night's job. According to Hunter, to Mentor page 11 Hunter." Dream and filming David his logic for accepting the job Hunter grew up in Bowie's music video Fashion • Rollins students CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 spend time men­ on the inside toring children at Spotlight on ATQ Fern Creek features • Alpha Tau National Congress at the "True Merit Award." Elementary. Renaissance Hotel in Unfortunately, the Rollins by Kim Burdges Spatz Deli and Bar Omega puts their Cleveland, Ohio on August College chapter did not win staff writer clears up the confu­ best foot forward. 4th, 2002. this award; however, they This semester all sion on the entry age In attendance were were recognized with the Rollins students have an by Kim Henry approximately 150 chapters "True Merit Honorable amazing opportunity to of the popular student copy editor hangout. from across the nation and it Mention Award." This make a difference in the life In an attempt to pro- is at this annual Final award is the highest national of a child. This year Rollins mote positive aspects of Banquet and Awards distinction ever attained by is sponsoring a mentoring page 5 Greek Life at Rollins Ceremony that the National the Rollins' chapter and now program at Fern Creek College, fraternity ATlQ set fraternity recognizes about places them in the 20% tier Elementary School, which is on the street its goals for the 2002-2003 20 chapters with the coveted CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 a local school that primarily academic year during a educates low-income or Halloween is fast recent chapter retreat. ATQ homeless children. The pro­ approaching. Find members decided to strive gram pairs a Rollins student out what several for exceptional achieve­ with a child that they will Rollins students are ments in community service, spend time with and help to planning to dress up scholarship, & philanthropy. mentor. as this year. Their goals were set just "The mentoring after the fraternity received a means a lot to the kids and page 7 prestigious National Award any help people can give this summer. them will greatly help," said opinions Four ATO represen­ sophomore Sarah Ledbetter, tatives from Rollins College the program's organizer. He Said/She Said Iota Zeta Chapter, Jason So far, the involve­ returns with their Crane, Chapter President, ment from the Rollins com­ views on voting for Chad Stewart, Chapter Vice- munity appears to be strong. independent parties. President, and James Over twenty students Find out what they Abruzzo and Taylor Binder, photo / JASON CRANE attended the informational seniors, attended the Alpha ALPHA TAU OMEGA: Our chapter makes a name for itself meeting last Thursday and had to say. by receiving the "True Merit Honorable Mention Award." page 9 Tau Omega Fraternity CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 rollins college, winter park ffithe sandspur news

MTV's Alan Hunter Speaks Students Mentoring at Local Elementary 3:00 PM and an after school going [to Fern Creek] and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Hunter CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 company, program until 5:30 PM. So helping the kids." was that it paid "at least Productions, with his broth­ more than thirty responded the mentors have a range of Ledbetter also said what a Broadway chorus er. The company has pro­ to Ledbetter's mass e-mail possible times that will fit that even 30 minutes could boy made," which was his duced many commercials with interest. into their schedule. On a mean the world to a child in criteria for accepting any job. and is currently working on This is the program's mentor's first visit he/she is need. Ledbetter hopes that Hunter felt that it two independent films due first year at Rollins. paired up with a child that visiting the children on a was bizarre to host a show out next year. Ledbetter recalls the forma­ they will either tutor or regular basis will help to add and had trouble being him­ Hunter's speech on tion of the program, after a spend time with on the vol­ positive role models to their self in front of the cameras campus about MTV's influ­ trip she took to Fern Creek ence on pop culture was with her honor society, Phi unteer's own time. unfortunate situations and for the first six months of his fill the void for love and six and a half year career at energetic and informative. Eta Sigma, last year. On the Volunteers are encouraged attention. MTV. After he started He explained MTV's affect trip, the society members to meet with their child on a Anybody interested improvising and having fun, on the entertainment busi­ heard that there was a dras­ consistent basis. Although it in joining this exciting he soon realized that he ness. MTV was responsible tic need for capable volun­ is preferred to spend weekly opportunity is encouraged could do anything he want­ for the English wave of teers. This past summer visits with the child, any­ ed because it was what peo­ music, allowed people in Ledbetter pondered over the time, even every other week to contact Sarah Ledbetter ple wanted and loved: spon­ Middle America to have a school's need and decided to is encouraged. Volunteers with questions or comments. taneity and seeing VJs who handle on pop culture, set a get Rollins involved with can go and tutor the children If transportation is a prob­ were playing no one other standard for graphic anima­ helping the kids. or just spend some quality lematic issue, contact than themselves. tion, and provided a plat­ One of the great ben­ time with them. Ledbetter and don't miss out Hunter's career at form for rebellion. MTV efits of the program is its "Anyone can start on this worthwhile cause. MTV gave him the opportu­ debuted in the midst of con­ flexibility. Fern Creek holds when they want," explains nity to interview celebrities servative ideals, Reagan 80s classes from 8:45 AM until Ledbetter. "People love from Madonna, to Walter and turned traditional tele­ Cronkite, to Ozzy Osbourne. vision show ideas upside ATQ Representing Rollins' Greeks Well He hosted the morning shift, down. MTV helped to sell went to the spring breaks in trends, records, movies and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 only program that focuses ing basketball, baseball, golf, Daytona, and covered Live artists. As new genres of of the chapters in the nation. on leadership development, tennis, swimming, soccer, Aid in 1985. He voluntarily music were exposed and a In order for a chapter motivation, resource utiliza­ sailing, and waterskiing as left MTV in 1987 as the last new culture of profanity was to qualify for the award, cri­ tion and chapter manage­ well as participating in of the original VJs. Hunter ushered in, the color barrier teria such as alumni rela­ ment. many campus organizations. felt like he had outgrown a in entertainment was shat­ tions, campus involvement, This is not the first Chapter President, lot of what he was doing tered. The young culture chapter operations, commu­ award that ATH has Jason Crane states: "Our out­ there and that he had a loved it. nication, community service, received. Iota Zeta has for­ look for the year is to contin­ good, fun six years but was Alan Hunter's pres­ philanthropy, leadership, mally been recognized with ue to make a positive impact ready to move on. ence at Rollins exposed us to membership education, pub­ Excellence Awards in on campus and enrich the He moved to Los a first hand experience as to lic relations, scholarship and Communication and campus life for all students Angeles where he wanted how America's pop culture recruitment are considered. Recruitment. at Rollins." his son to grow up and has been transformed since In an attempt to AT£2 prides itself on returned to acting in televi­ the introduction of MTV. strive even further, two ATO their consistent 3.0 grade- For more informa­ sion pilots for Fox and host­ Hunter set the high standard members attended the Road point-average and the fact tion on the Rollins Chapter ing jobs. He moved to for future VJs and helped to to True Merit program a few that its members are repre­ of Alpha Tau Omega, visit Birmingham eight years ago mold pop culture during his days prior to the Congress. sented on nearly all men's their website at and started a production time at MTV. This is a special invitation varsity athletic teams includ­ www.rollins.edu/ato/

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Letter to the (Running Off at the "Mouth: The "Editor Speak§ Fall break is finally like your mother- or my bly enjoy the company for a Editor: The Power here, and not a moment too mother for that matter, but I short period of time anyway. soon. Students and faculty do think it is an important If you do decide to alike embrace the idea of a message. drink, do not endanger of the Word long weekend. - I do not want to yourself or others by getting facility staffed, taught, and There are numerous rehash common sense things behind the wheel of a car. by Barry Alan Hail run by a group of highly options of things to do this like traveling in groups and Get a ride from a sober staff reporter qualified individuals. A day weekend whther you are not getting in cars with friend or call a cab. Yellow Though the article never passes that a professor going home to visit your strangers, although they are Cab is a cab company in the published in last week's or a coach or a member of parents or staying on cam­ important too. I just want to area that you can reach by Sandspur makes a modest the facilities management pus. give you some contact infor- calling 407-422-4455. It is attempt to address the situa­ staff or anyone does not Going to see a always better to spend a few tion surrounding the rank­ make the life of at least one movie, going out to dinner, dollars on a cab than to get ing of Rollins College as the student (and usually many or lounging at the pool are Jennifer L. into an accident that could number three party school, many more) just a little bit always popular choices. You cost you your life. This goes according to Playboy, it skirts better. could also go bowling, play Williams for your friends as well. around the real issue at One month ago, miniature golf, or take a Take care of them and do not hand, never confronting the Rollins was the number one stroll down Park Avenue. Editor-in-Chief let them drive after drinking. effects of such an action. private university in Florida Some may opt to go Call the cab for them and Simply making the "hop­ and the number two school to Cocoa Beach or New pay for it, explaining to them ping" and "bunny" analogy in the region. Today, we still Smyrna Beach for a day of mation in case you would that their life means too softens such a harsh opinion. are both, despite the image sand and sun. Perhaps you need it. much to you. It is obvious why recently cast on the college. are thinking of driving to If you are staying on I hope that I have not certain quotes would be But people will look another part of Florida to campus, campus safety will come off sounding like your omitted from the paper. The to that image before they see visit some friends. be available during fall mother, but I do hope that I words were so incredibly the educational qualities of Whatever your plans break. If you find yourself have instilled in you a desire vulgar and offensive that to the school. This is in part are for fall break, just walking across campus to take care of yourself and reproduce them could hurt due to the media feeding off remember to be careful and alone at night and would your friends. Have a safe those they describe even of controversy instead of watch out for your friends. like a ride, call them at and wonderful fall break! more. Yet, to hear what commendation. It is also in Now believe me, the last x2999. They are there for the thing I want to do is sound some students think of not part due to the attitude we, students, and would proba­ only the school itself but also as a student body, command the women on campus will after the fact. invoke a certain fury in any There is a place in Positive Greek Life who care about their alma the college life for studies mater. and social gatherings to It is not at all diffi­ coexist. Fox Day probably is cult to show how horren- the most anticipated event Shines On Campus dously the women of the on campus, and what would • Fraternities are year in their new on-campus "Wishbone Battle." The Rollins community were Rollins be like without a housing. Our sororities are members played with the demeaned. Not only on this themed Pinehurst party? a fun experience the largest they have ever children and had an amaz­ campus, but all over the But when the image of but they are also been, and our fraternities ing day. Non Compis world, women are much Rollins is projected in such a although not growing at the Mentis actively participates more than the sum total of negative light, the school constructive for incredible rate as our sorori­ in Green Up Orlando, and their body parts. They are could be unwillingly sucked the community. ties, are increasing member­ TKE actively maintains not objects to be had - as the down a path of ruin. ship. Winter Park's main thor­ by David Grasso testimonials profess - but Rollins College is a One common mis­ oughfare Fairbanks Ave. staff reporter people. How can we as a wonderful school. If we conception about Greek Life "Being in a fraternity society attempt to function don't speak out completely When the word is that when you join, your or a sorority you are more civilly when the supposedly on what matters to us, then Greek Life comes to mind, grades are more apt to go likely to be involved in com­ educated continue to emit an we will simply let that path most of us would paint a pic­ down. On the contrary, a munity service", says Chris aura of sexual barbarism? take us over. ture in our minds that illus­ recent report released spring Zacharda, head of Greek Also directly affect­ I don't know about trates a perpetual party with 2002 by Rollins College doc­ Affairs on campus. ed is the institution's reputa­ you, but I don't want that to a throng of people socializ­ uments that the all-campus When joining most tion. Rollins is certainly still happen. ing. Overall, the Greek grade point average was fraternities and sororities on a wonderful educational System's reputation is fun by 2.95, while the All-Greek campus, you have the the truckloads. Although average was a 3.0. Although chance to live in their house. this constitutes a vital ele­ the average GPA was not What separates Rollins from REMINDER: ment of Greek life, there are much higher for Greek Life, many colleges is that the many facets to the lifestyle it evidently demonstrates houses are all on-campus, that many everyday Rollins that joining Greek Life in no which gives a student more students do not know about. way affects your grades. variety of housing options The Greek System's Some students GPAs may close to their classrooms. The Sandspur will be observing history dates back 75 to 80 even rise after joining a fra­ These houses are small, Rollins College fall break next week years ago. Here at Rollins ternity or a sorority because interconnected communi­ October 14 and 15th and we will not we have a variety of organi­ they become more efficient ties, where you choose your zations; some have a history with less spare time. neighbors, and decorate have an issue coming out the follow­ that goes back to the original "My grades signifi­ your common areas. They ing week. Look for the next issue of national fraternities and oth­ cantly rose after joining Phi offer an alternative to the th ers were pioneered on our Delta Theta", explains Josh monotony of the institution­ our paper on October 25 . very campus. While some McCoy. In fact, overall, alized dorms. systems on college campuses Kappa Delta's and X Club's Other positive across the country are strug­ averages were notably above aspects of Greek Life include gling, ours is proliferating. the campus average. the fact that men and women In the past two years, there All of our Greek can benefit from the leader­ Anyone interested in writing for The have been two additions, organizations are in ship skills and get net­ Sandspur or taking pictures please one of which has just involved in community serv­ worked into the job market received its charter, the Latin ice. Recently, 14 members of after college by forming a contact us at (407) 646-2393 or e-mail Sorority Chi Upsilon Sigma Chi Psi recently volunteered common bond with other us at [email protected]. and Alpha Omicron Pi, for the Make a Wish people. which is spending their first Foundation's event rollins college, winter park fjthe sandspur features

Alternative Energy Day Spirituality Heightened at Rollins and promoting spiritual will be accomplished due in student interest in a progres­ • Rollins students • The Religious great part to the excellent sive energy future for importance in a person's life. Pluralist Party, leadership given by help to bring Rollins, and celebrate Some upcoming events President Anne Chernick, activism. teaches students include: energy awareness 10/16: Astrological whose "warm personality Also that week, UCF about their and passion for other peo­ to campus. students are hosting an Counselor- French House ple's beliefs makes it impos­ Environmental Rally on beliefs. 7pm sible not to want to listen to by Sarah Henn Tuesday, October 22nd from 10/23: Course on Miracles by Jenny Petters what she has to say and hear " Contributing Writer 12 till 8pm called "We the 10/30: Understanding Wicca staff reporter what she can share with The ever-increasing People". During this time, 11/6: Bowling w/RPP you," according to Carlson. demands for energy has put Governor Jeb Bush and gov­ The Religious 11/14: Chanting Workshop The Religious tremendous strains on ernor candidate Bill McBride Pluralist Party has become a 11/20:. Young Center "Living Pluralist Party wants to Florida's power suppliers. will be participating in a tel­ part of the Rollins communi­ an Aware Life"- French affect Rollins College by Rollins witnessed this prob­ evised governor's debate. ty. Under the leadership of House 7pm introducing the importance lem last week when power Some students from Rollins President Anne Chernick RPP is the Central of spirituality to the campus, outages halted the daily rou­ will be participating in this and Vice President Amber Florida affiliate for the tines and even closed the event and will undoubtedly Carlson, this group hopes to national project at Harvard embracing differences and library early. generate lots of interest and help students realize the University. The project con­ commonalities between reli­ gions both on and off the It is now more participants for the follow­ importance of learning sists of surveying the various campus, and by introducing apparent than ever that ing day at Rollins College. about different religious and religion's histories, recent alternative clean energy Students will be able spiritual insights. activities, and community various ways of thinking must be implemented. to test drive exciting alterna­ The schedule is developments. Through and living on a spiritual Students involved with Eco- tive energy vehicles, hear focused on gaining a deeper Rollins' reach, Harvard level in a college atmos­ Rollins, NCM, ROC, SGA, knowledgeable speakers, understanding of one's University will be able to phere. RPP is certainly a HHSGA, and the Recycling and talk with different ener­ beliefs through participation study the flux of religions welcomed addition to our Committee will be hosting gy organizations, such as in discussions, trips, speak­ and their integrations into campus. an "Alternative Energy Day" GreenPeace, Florida Climate ers, and other activities life in Orlando. Contact Faculty on Wednesday, October 23rd Alliance, Eco-Action, Solar sponsored by the group. As RPP's mission Advisor Dr. Yudit from 11 am to 3pm on Mills Power Research Center, These events are planned at statement states, "This Greenberg at (407) 646-2176; Lawn in an effort to expand Sierra Club, and Florida weekly Wednesday confer­ group is a spiritual and President Anne Chernick at the environmental con­ PIRG about present technol­ ences run by Chernick and social student organization (407) 646-2463; or Vice sciousness of Rollins ogy education and global Carlson and discussed with dedicated to bringing people President Amber Carlson at College. warming solutions. There advisor Dr. Yudit Greenberg. of all creeds, faiths, religions, (407) 257-3334, if you have The group is hoping will also be a Benefit concert Each meeting teach­ and spiritualities together in any further questions. to educate the Rollins com­ featuring local Rollins musi­ es a different approach to an endeavor to cultivate a Check your e-mail munity about the possibili­ cians powered by renewable spirituality. Meetings will new7 level of understanding for upcoming events for this ties of a clean energy future, energy! involve stimulating speeches regarding religious topics exciting new group on cam­ launch a petition to generate and activities encouraging and spiritual insights." This pus.

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RLNS One free ice cream per coupon. roilins college, winter park features the sandspur H New Intellectual Alcohol Awarness Raises Outlet On Campus Drinking Issues at Rollins • New to Rollins, that all topics "will get peo­ • Students are thoughts and questions rights include buying a SEA sheds light on ple excited about issues and craved by the Healthy house, car, getting married, feel like they can affect urged to think Campus Program who having a baby, holding a job, issues that affect change in the world." more about the believes that talking about paying taxes, voting, owning the student body. The first change that laws surrounding alcohol is a necessary step in a firearm, running for some Ahuvia hopes to make promoting personal aware­ public offices, and serving in by Eliza Osborn involves the type of coffee drinking. ness and responsibility. the military. that so many students on In the past, students Furthermore, many features editor by Stephanie Preston campus drink. He explains have presented a broad believe that drinking is a Intellectual spirit at Contributing Writer "most students drink coffee range of opinions when part of campus culture in Rollins has finally been every day that costs them This month, Rollins asked their feelings about America, and college stu­ awakened with the founding three dollars each. The aver­ College students will join alcohol use on campus. The dents will drink regardless of SEA, Society for age Columbian farmer slav­ their peers at more than legal drinking age of 21 is of what the law says. Their Enlightened Academics. ing to make coffee beans 3,000 campuses across the the topic that Rollins stu­ concern is that their peers Founded by Meeka Ahuvia. makes three dollars a day." country to observe National dents raised most consistent­ who experience an alcohol Ahuvia came up To help change this, Ahuvia Collegiate Alcohol ly. Some support the current problem will not ask for the with the idea for SEA after is trying to bring Fair Trade Awareness Week (NCAAW), law while others believe the help they need for fear of hearing complaints of the coffee to campus. This coffee from October 20th - 26th. legal age of consumption getting in legal trouble. If poor intellectual life at ensures that its farmers are The purpose of should be lowered to 18. the age of consumption were Rollins. This was upsetting paid enough money to make Alcohol Awareness Week is In 1984 Congress 18, they think there would says Ahuvia, because he had a living. According to to promote personal respon­ passed the National be greater openness to dis­ "met bright, exciting, talent­ Ahuvia, drinking this coffee sibility, safe decision-making Minimum Purchase Age Act cuss issues that could impact is one of the many simple ed people and my experi­ and respect for the law when to raise the age of purchas­ health and safety. Students ways that students can make ence at Rollins has been so it comes to consuming alco­ ing alcohol from 18 to 21 would be more likely to seek a difference. positive because of hol. The Healthy Campus years old. Since this law medical attention for a them...there are plenty of Through SEA, Program will coordinate this passed, the National friend who has alcohol poi­ intellectual people on cam­ Meeka Ahuvia and his fel­ effort here at Rollins. They Highway Traffic Safety soning and less likely to pus." Therefore, hoping to low founders want to help hope to correct some of the Administration reported drive off campus to hide "foster an intellectual atmos­ students realize that by myths about drinking and that alcohol-related traffic their drinking. phere on campus/' Ahuvia, learning about the world encourage students to exam­ fatalities for people under 21 Despite these argu­ with the help of his friends around them, they can ine their own behavior dropped by 43% between ments, the current law Charles Plummer and Kerry implement change. "If each through various forms of 1987 and 1996. This law requires that an individual Bruce, created SEA. student walks out of our programming and printed appears to reduce the risk be 21 years old to consume SEA allows its mem­ club meetings wondering, materials. for most college-age stu­ alcohol. The Healthy bers to learn about each questioning, and more inter­ While their message dents of getting into a drunk Campus Program urges stu­ other and about the outside ested in the world and life's is "Drink responsibly," driving accident. dents not to take risks that world by holding weekly affairs," says Ahuvia "SEA rather than "Don't drink at Many students may compromise their own meetings in which interna­ has served its purpose." It is all," the statistic remains that argue however, that there safety or the safety of their tional, philosophical, and obvious that SEA has big less than 25% of the under­ are many other legal rights peers. They echo the mes­ local topics are discussed. things in store for the people have at 18 years old sage of National Collegiate 7 graduate student body is of Most are picked off of the Rollins community, and legal drinking age. (or younger) which require Alcohol Awareness Week to front page of the New York many minds are sure to be This fact generates greater responsibility. Such act responsibly. Times, and Ahuvia hopes enlightened in the process. Spatz Clears SGA Corner

The Senators are off to a great start with two bills and one resolution passed. Up Confusion Requests to have the beer and wine permit was accepted for ACE's "You Saw It First" Tour • The entry age control. and SGA's Women's Flag Football Game. The age change The resolution for accepting sexual orientation in the Orlando City Ordinance was of local bar has depends on what the Greek passed after a call of acclamation. been subject to organization thinks will The new business presented to the Senate was a request to help fund Halloween many rumors. work best. If many people in Howl, which is a Halloween event for children. It provides safe fun through haunted hous­ the fraternity or sorority are es, haunted tours, games, and candy. This issue was tabled until the next Senate meeting. by Marrissa Block under 21, then the entry age staff reporter Women's Football Team continues to work hard for the game on November 16th. would most sensible be 18 For girls who would like to be a part of the team, this week is the last chance to sign up, so Spatz, one of Winter and older. Sometimes, when hurry! Park's delis and bars, has not it looks like space might get Look for the upcoming events sponsored by the Latin American Student Association made as big a change as tight, the entry age is limited (LASA) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. many students think. It has to 21 and up so that over­ been falsely rumored that crowding will be avoided. the establishment had per­ Spatz has been con­ What is a beer and wine permit? How many permits does SGA have? manently changed their templating this change for a entry age to 21 and over. On while; they have talked to almost any night of the week sororities and fraternities At the beginning of each calendar year, SGA is given three beer and wine permits, in however, anyone who is 18 and have decided that hav­ which they can allocate to organizations. These permits enable organizations to sell beer or older can get into Spatz. ing this option can only be and wine at their event. To obtain a permit, the organization asks a senator to Only when there is a Rollins for the better. sponsor a bill requesting the permit. The bill is then presented to the Senate, who decides sponsored party, is the entry Dana, the general whether or not the event will attract enough of the student body to make the permit worth­ age subject to change. manager, stressed the seri­ while. When a sorority or ousness of the risk of under­ fraternity hosts a party at age drinking. It jeopardizes Spatz there is often a bar full Spatz's liquor license and is of people, including many grounds for arrest. If any­ underage drinkers. With one is caught drinking To advertise in the Toilet Paper, submit your information to [email protected] by this many people it is hard under the age of 21, they will Thursdays at 5pm. to keep everyone under be asked to leave. rollins college, winter park Hthe sandspur entertainment— Blue Room: Life Through Different Eyes THE Smmsi so versatile and she had Tfie OCdest CoCCege • The Fred Stone great timing on her line Newspaper in Ttorida Theatre and Rollins delivery. She also used great nonverbals throughout the FOUNDED IN 1894 Players present a show. All of her characters OCTOBER 11, 2002 story of human seemed so realistic. Jacob Billings char­ VOLUME 109, NUMBER 4 suffering and reality. acterized his parts well too. ESTABLISHED IN 1894 by Jennifer Williams There w^ere definite contrasts editor-in-chief WITH THE FOLLOWING between his characters demonstrated through EDITORIAL: The Blue Room was speech and body language. "Unassuming yet almighty, the first production of the sharp, and pointed, well year at the Fred Stone Overall, he seemed very rounded yet many-sided, Theatre, which ran from comfortable on stage even in assiduously tenacious, victori­ October 3rd to 6th for six the most intimate scenes. ous in single combat and There were many therefore without a peer, performances. The Friday night show started at 8pm, photo / BRAD ABOFF good things about this pro­ wonderfully attractive and ANOTHER THEATRICAL HIT: Blue Room will make you extensive in circulation; all and played to a full house. duction of The Blue Room, think beyond your daily problems into another perspective. these will be found upon There was a not an empty but there was one thing that investigation to be among the seat to be found. In fact, over deceit. She decides to show were well chosen. could have been improved. extraordinary qualities of The run after a man she has just They were different enough The lighting during the Sandspur." they brought in several extra chairs to accommodate the slept with because he had to distinguish between all dance scene was a good idea JENNIFER L. WILLIAMS crowd. left money on the dresser the characters, and were not but it did not work as well as Editor-in-Chief The Blue Room, a play forgetting that he had tasteless even in the most it should. The bright colored intimate scenes. light pored in from in SECTION EDITORS by David Harey consisted of already paid her the night a series of scenes connected before. Even in a world of Keira Keeley dis­ between the curtain to light KIM HAIRE HEATHER up a portion of the stage News GENNACCARO by the interaction of differ­ confusion, abandonment played wonderful acting tal­ ELIZA OSBORN Photo ent characters. One actor and dishonesty, there is hope ent as she characterized all area. It was a good idea but Features MEGHAN and one actress portrayed of sincerity. of her parts extremely well. it was more of .a distraction, SALLY SMITH BARNARD There were so many It was easy to differentiate as the focus was on the light Opinions Calendar five roles each. DANIEL TOZZI JAMES The show began things to be said for this pro­ between her five characters. and not the actors. Sports MENIATES with a girl who has sex with duction of The Blue Room She had to dramatize drug Overall, this show SUSAN Word on the a cab driver just to get presented by Rollins Players use, drunkenness, and sexu­ was fantastic. Street HERRADA and the Department of al relationships. She han­ Congratulations to the direc­ Entertainment money from his wallet. It Theatre Arts and Dance. The dled all of them very well. tor, cast and crew for a won­ KIM HENRY was a preface to the stories Copy of deceit that followed. stage was set up in an alley Keira's facials were derful job! arrangement with the audi­ STAFF Throughout the show, the different characters interact ence being on two sides of MARISSA NATALIE with one another and weave the acting area, making the BLOCK MlLLAN Staff Writer Photographer the separate story lines audience feel close to the AMY JENNY together. action. BREWBAKER PETTERS The overall story The set itself was Staff Writer Staff Writer DAVID GRASSO ROBERT itself focuses on human suf­ simple yet versatile consist­ Staff Writer WALKER fering, and how people often ing of a bed, chaise chair, Liz KAST Staff Writer times push "away those peo­ table, and piano. It served Staff Writer TIG WOODS ple that have the most to well to represent the differ­ DARREN Photographer KETTLES KIM BURDGES offer them. All the different ent locations while remain­ Staff Writer Staff Writer characters experience their ing somewhat anonymous. BRAD S. ABOFF own forms of suffering, but The music played Production Manager the feeling of loneliness and before and during the show MlLISSA MlSIEWICZ longing is evident in all. was great. It was current Business Manager In the end, there is a music, making a connection DEAN HYBL full circle feeling as the same between the audience and Editorial Advisor girl from the beginning of the play. TONI HOLBROOK Business Advisor the show chooses honesty Costumes for the The Sandspur is published weekly on Fridays and maintains a circula­ tion of 1,700. Cyndi Lauper, Better Than Ever The Editorial board extends an invitation to our readers to submit • Cyndi Lauper of True Colors is an evil able as any remake of fun. I don't know what it is letters and articles. In order for a communist and should be Cher's epic Believe I've about her but drag queens letter to be consider ed for publica­ makes a long- deported immediately. I tion, it must include the name and awaited comeback heard. One can only hope love Cyndi, she is to drag telephone number of the author. mean seriously people, that Shine does for Cyndi queens what Hank Williams In considering a submission for publication, The Sandspur with her new CD. these are the classics of our what Believe did for Cher. Jr. is to rednecks. reserves the right to edit letters and generation. The pop world Anyway, with only articles. by Robert Walker Submit all letters and articles to Shine is a bold, could definitely use the staff writer four new tracks and a dance the address below or bring them beautiful, and way overdue unique voice of Ms. Lauper to our offices on the third floor of remix of Shine the album is the Mills Memorial Center. All Ok, call me gay statement from this unique­ these day's. On Shine a bit short and works on the submissions must include a print­ (which I'm not, but my ly odd eighties diva. The Cyndi proves she can still ed copy with a saved copy on disk ears the way those (saved as a Word Document) and boyfriend is), but how title track Shine is a beauti­ belt out fun pop tunes with Abercrombie and Fitch must be received in The Sandspur could I resist reviewing the ful sing-a-long in the style offices no later than 10 am on the her unique voice that has posters work on the eyes, it Tuesday prior to publication. long awaited new Cyndi of Time After Time. And the inspired so many to loose leaves you drooling for The Sandspur Lauper CD. mellow and tender Water's there inhibitions and just more. But, don't fret 1000 Holt Avenue - 2742 Honestly, who does Edge is definitely a True have fun. And one would be because this November Winter Park, FL 32789 not remember being a little Colors for the new millen­ amiss to ignore how the Cyndi is coming to Orlando Phone: (407) 646-2393 kid and singing along the nia (though a few years classic Girls Just Want to with the great Diva Cher, so Advertising: (407) 646-2696 classic Girls Just Want to E-Mail Us At: late). Have Fun, inspired so go buy Shine and then go Have Fun? And anyone [email protected] The dance remix of many boys to become girls buy tickets. ISSN: 0035-7936 who can't sing the chorus Shine is as fun and dance- and then proceed to have rollins college, winter park opinions the sandspurfj Ranking a Disgrace The aftermath under-represented female ranked fifth, said, "when the Word on of Rollins' party -student body. By not dis­ women get drunk, their playing female's reactions, a shirts go flying." I find this school reputation "party girl" reputation will very interesting because I continues to continue to haunt us. have to wonder who exactly concern students. Also, as a result of it is removing the women's The Street the televised rankings, the shirts, and if the removal of by Liz Kast people internalizing the clothing is always optional by Tig Woods staff reporter information about Rollins for the women. photographer are no longer just Playboy A startling statistic Although nearly a readers. Any person across from the book, Gender on Halloween is the only time of the year when you week has passed since the country who was watch­ Campus by Sharon Gmelch, are encouraged to dress down, throw fashion sense to the . Playboy's publication of the ing Fox at that time, or any published in 1998, states that wind, and completely change who you are. Are you hav­ top twenty-five party other news station that cov­ 51% of all college men sur­ ing a problem choosing that perfect costume? Whtat do you schools across the nation, ered the story, now associ­ veyed said that they would want to be for Halloween this year? Here's what a few of there are still issues pertain­ ates Rollins with being a commit rape if they could your fellow peers are going as this year. ing to the rankings that need party school, which affects get away with it. This means to be discussed. all of us. that for every two men a girl Notorious for it's What if I want to is drinking with, one of them objectification of women, apply for a job and my possi­ would willingly rape her if Playboy received 1500 letters ble employer has seen this there were no legal conse­ "I don't know but I'm going from Rollins and other news coverage? What will quences. to wear crazy clothes and go schools such as Arizona he think of me? Will he give All women need to downtown." State and California State- me the job, expecting some­ keep in mind their reputa­ Alex Smith - 03 Chico, who held the number thing from me? Or will he tion and more importantly one and two spots, that choose not to hire me under their safety, especially in described college women as the assumption that I am just very stereotypical college nothing but sexual prey. In a wild party girl who went settings such as the recent his letter to Playboy, one to a wild party school? I can Pimps and Hos Party where Rollins' student stated, only hope this won't be the the sexual female body "Rollins is heavily female. case. image is the focus of atten­ The girls are the hottest and What exactly does it tion and alcohol is present. T'm going to be Tinkerbell! wildest I've come across. mean to be a party school? My point is not to Look for me!" Every night is a big party." From Playboy's perspective, accuse or to blame, but Another student added, "We a party school consists of sex rather to inform. I do not Lindsey Steding - 06 bang chicks and booze all and drinking alcohol, men believe that those who wrote night." getting very intoxicated and into Playboy thought about Fox News eagerly women in very little clothing the possible long-term pursued Playboy's getting intoxicated. As a effects the rankings will now announcement by talking to woman at Rollins, it feels have on all students and fac­ students here at Rollins.. great to know that there is at ulty here at Rollins. However, when Fox came to least one guy (and I'm sure Hopefully, Playboy's release campus to interview stu­ many more) on campus who allowed these men, and all "Fabio!" dents on the subject, the only sees me as nothing more of us, to look at college life Brady Freeman - 06 commentary aired was from than someone with whom from a much more critical the men on campus. Fox's they could possibly get perspective and to question decision to focus on male drunk and have sex. some of the choices we reactions to the rankings One student from make. helps in portraying an West Virginia State, who was

Why I Love To Surf "We don't know... but we're going to the Sex Emporium • The sharks, the I laid on top of the But with surfing, I board waiting for the right am completely in the for ideas." sunburn, and the wave, my heart pounding. moment, not thinking of Mandy Aberman and sand in my ears-l Then, it came. anything else. I am com­ Ryan Harlan - 06 Ryan yelled at me to pletely happy and will never love it all. "paddle! paddle!" and I be happier when I leave the by Sally Smith flailed about until I felt the beach than when I am actu­ opinions editor wave pick me up. ally there. Most people go I stood up and I literally fell in love through life looking for the instantly felt a rush. It was that day, and I went every "Andre the Giant" one thing that will make not a feeling in my stomach single possible day follow­ Peter Medgyesy - 06 them truly, deeply, madly or my chest, but rather a ing. (I was lucky enough to happy. I am not one of those surge through my entire have a mom who under­ people. being of utter and complete stood when I had to skip I found the love of happiness. It was as if the school to go surfing, and my life when I was fifteen. It world had stopped just for friends who understood was barely autumn, but I me to enjoy these few sec­ when I was late for the prom was in Texas, so it was still onds with all of my energy. because Texas surf is never 95 degrees outside. I was on Before this day I had six feet and glassy.) Galveston Island, riding for always felt a sort of sadness Now I'm 21, and I the first time on top of my when something good hap­ still get the same crazy pened to me, a feeling that I happy feeling every time I "Madonna" friend Ryan's nine-foot Rachel Polley - 05 Hobie longboard. wouldn't be able to fully go surfing. As far as I'm con­ The surf was typical enjoy my experience as cerned, there's nothing bet­ Texas~a healthy serving of much as I should. Like when ter in the world. I can only hope that everyone looking knee high chop with a I look back through my for happiness finds their steaming side of jellyfish memories and realize I had way to the beach. and muddy water. no idea how good I had it. rollins college, winter park f*l the sandspur entertainment

middle-schoolers to parents. Now that I have Bands at Rollins A New Way To been fair in stating all the facts and goals that the cre­ • Getting ready and electric rock, producing an ear-pleasing product that Experience Fear ators of the event pumped for the Bands of reminds me of Our lady me up with, it is fair to say the You Saw It Peace. Just as in the current that my experience did not smash-hit Somewhere Out at Horror Nights live up to my expectations. First Rock Tour. There, mellow verses mix As a local, I have been by Daniel Tozzi with more up-tempo chorus­ attending Horror Nights sports editor es, an effect that I find enjoy­ since its first year and have The You Saw It First able to experience. always gone to the park pre­ Rock Tour will be held on July For Kings has pared- wearing pants to October 16th at 8:00 p.m. at some obvious talent, but one avoid haunted house creeps the Bookstore Lawn. A flaw hinders me from actual­ from lunging at my leg and a mixed CD was created by All ly liking them: they're like a date so that I could squeeze Campus Events (ACE) and cloned version of Matchbox him and have a familiar shirt features various selections Twenty. Under some circum­ in front of me to bury my from the performing artists. stances, that could be fine. face in just when I thought I If the amount of It is natural, after all, would explode with another tracks dedicated to each for certain bands to share scare. My poor dates' shirts band can be a gauge of tal­ certain qualities when it per­ would end up stretched-out ent, then Kill Hannah and tains to their sound. It is not and sporting nail marks on Carbondale are the standouts. highly recommended, how­ their arms. The recording offers six ever, for a group to emulate But that was what songs from Kill Hannah, a another band that lacks true we absolutely all love about band that has been around talent. -Halloween and the rush that Similar to Carbondale, photo / BRAD ABOFF for seven years and has HORROR NIGHTS: A cast member of Halloween Horror comes with a haunted already released an impres­ Revis is a group that com­ Night's plays a sinister fat green man looking to scare guests. house. That is the whole bines dark sounding sive five albums. Adventure, as well as plans point, and why would you acoustic melodies with more Their sound is • Halloween for the future. These enthusi­ waste $49.95 on it ($39.95 for unique compared to most of distorted rock riffs. I like Florida residents) on any­ their song Caught In The Horror Nights XII astic, creative men explained the power-chord driven, the twisted thinking and thing less? And this was uncreative music that has Rain, as it exemplifies their moved to Islands gory creativity one should less. Not to mention, the recently begun to dominate sound and shows good of Adventure this be able to have when organ­ minimum wait-lines were 90 the airwaves. Resembling things to come. izing such an enormous minutes that night, and max­ the Smashing Pumpkins, Kill With some groups year. event like Horror Nights. imum 150 minutes. That can Hannah's upbeat tempo is that attempt the formula of by Susan M. Herrada "IOA is a good make a person very anxious, matched with melodic, soft having a slower intro and entertainment editor choice because the park itself to then be not-so-impressed vocals. then making noise during October 5th, 2002 and the rides already pro­ by what they get once inside They have recently the chorus, the vocals can the maze. seem to be mismatched; was the second day duce an adrenaline rush... released their debut single I This year's Horror however, Revis does not suc­ Halloween Horror Nights and to add on the horror Wanna Be A Kennedy. This is Nights did not include more cumb to this common mis­ XII: Islands of Fear was fea­ makes it a night to remem­ their only disappointing than two or three jumps and take. tured at Islands of ber for every guest," says song. / Wanna Be A Kennedy no face burying. I practical­ Given only one song Adventure (IOA). For the Rodley. carries a techno vibe and ly strolled through all the on the mixed recording, I'm past eleven years, Horror Both men want mixes it with distorted haunted houses, which was only going to give him one Nights had been held at guests to go in the park with power chords, which is inef­ very disappointing. Maybe line: Kazzer's song Pedal To Universal Studios. Horror no previous recollection of fective. it was the high expectations, The Metal sounds awful, and Nights will be held for a past Horror Night's... this My favorite band on or maybe my eye for cri­ makes it apparent that there total of twenty-one nights of aims to be a unique, mind- the CD is Carbondale, an tique, but either way I did is only one Kid Rock out there "nightmarish-fear." blowing experience. Close extremely talented band that not see the "wonders" of brings a mixture of acoustic right now. Enough said. The fun consists of to 700 employees are the the regular rides and roller nuts and bolts of thiS event. these new haunted mazes. coasters, but added in are After the presenta­ Yes, they were very well five haunted houses- tion, a member of the made, but it's not scary Maximum Carnage, Creative Team guided us when you see a character lin­ La Petite Salon Screamhouse, Fear Factor, through Islands of Fear. gering behind a corner Evilution, Scary Tales II, and Within the first five before they jump out at you. Nails, Skin, Hair & Tanning the event's first-ever outdoor minutes I set my feet in the You already know they are maze in Jurassic Park. Port of Evil entrance, there there, and could have maybe This year, mutant was no doubt in my mind even caught their eye. The half-dinosaur/half-humans that the setting was characters lacked aggres­ hunt guests through the absolutely incredible- siveness. For whatever rea­ Jurassic Park area. "The Horror Nights had so much son aggressiveness has entire park has been trans­ to play with when dealing toned down, I think that it formed into a haunted park with all the infrastructure has been a big mistake. with no pause or escape and open area to "create" in I do agree that the from the night­ IOA. experience in itself is defi­ Grand Opening Event Oct 5 mare," says Bob Gault, pres­ It was like stepping nitely worth going to in a big FREE FREE ident and chief operating into a candy store for the group so that you can walk officer of Universal Orlando. Scream Team. I would look around; enjoy the roller FREE My visit to the park up and see a screeching coasters, young crowds, and consisted of a journalist's Halloween spirit. I also like Products & Tans Now Until roller coaster zoom above behind-the-scenes glimpse my head, the music pump­ the fact that Horror Nights Oct of the creation of Horror ing, and a mist that set a per­ admission includes admis­ Call now to enter for Prize Nights by Universal's fectly creepy ambiance. sion to the clubs and bars in Drawing that day for 3 months Scream Team. Characters in electric chairs City Walk until 2am, which FREE Tanning Entertainment Developers, and iron maidens roamed is a definitely plus for the Michael Rodley and Adrian the Town Square of Tortured college student. But in terms 50% OFF Special Going On Now LePeltier, led us in a very Souls. Studio 666 is an out­ of "anxiety, fear, and gore," SEXY HAIR & MANY OTHER informative, well-developed PRODUCTS door dance area alive with there was nothing that made (407) 673-8989 presentation regarding the high energy music- which my bones quiver. history of Horror Nights, its was a great ideas seeing that present move to Islands of it attracted everyone from rollins college, winter park opinion* the sandspur El He Said: Voting Independent A Waste If you want to ever imagined - cutting have been for the administration, the our votes. Voting Green make a difference, renewable energy research Democratic candidate had Republicans resisted during the last presidential by 36%, cutting $500 million Nader not been in the race. I Clinton's environmental and election was not a smart don't throw your from the EPA annual budget do not understand the logic socialist plan, consistently choice for it left the majority vote away. to keep polluters from foul- behind voting for a candl­ forcing him to exert his exec­ of people with an economy ing the air we breathe and date who has zero chance of utive order on many issues in chaos, staggering unem­ by Darren J. Kettles the water we drinj^ and con- winning. It is a wasted vote of conservation, preserva­ ployment, a destructive staff reporter sideration of oil drilling and where a precious voice never tion and eco-conscious liv­ environmental agenda and mining on National is heard. ing. Furthermore, was it not During my summer little optimism for the future. Monuments, to name a few. I do, however, Vice-President Gore who I hope when Green travels, I came across a This tragic digres- understand the logic behind first brought mainstream Party voters head to the polls bumper sticker that resonat­ sion could have been avoid- the Green Party vying for attention to the idea of glob­ the next time around they ed with me. It said 'If you ed if only the Green Party five percent of the electoral al warming with his book, will be angry and make the are not really angry then you saw a vote for the vote in order to receive fed- Earth in the Balance? best viable alternative. Now are not paying attention.' I Democratic candidate in this eral election dollars in the I know Ralph Nader that the precious environ­ am angry because I am pay­ past election as a viable next election. Unfortunately, said to the media, "If AI Gore ment and everything they ing attention. alternative. The path of the they were not even close get- cannot beat the bumbling hold dearly is withering Thinking back to the Bush political agenda was ting only three percent of the governor George W. Bush away, I hope they are paying 2000 presidential election not a mystery. Brent national vote. with him in the race then he attention. I am sure they are. and the flawed election of Blackwelder, President of The Green Party deserves to lose." I think if Until the Green Party can George W. Bush, I wondered Friends of the Earth, said of spoiled the race for the rest Nader really cared about the raise enough money to com­ whether under his adminis­ President Bush in a CNN of us who share many of environment and natural pete in our hijacked electoral tration, a single forest would article before he took office, their same political convic­ resources as he says he does, system they need to lobby remain standing, clean air "Bush has given every indi­ tions, but realize in our cur­ then he should have their issues to their viable would be available, global cation that as soon as he gets rent political culture the endorsed Gore. Democratic candidate. I warming would be a consid­ into office he's going to begin Green Party takes votes from The Green Party had would hate to see what eration or alternatives to har­ a very massive anti-environ­ the Democratic "middle of an all-or-nothing attitude, another four years of a Bush vesting fossil fuels would mental agenda." the road" opposition to the but in this instant, they were administration would do to continue to be viable In the State of Republican disregard for the wrong. As voters, we have the state of our environment options. Florida, Nader's Green Party environment and conserva­ an obligation to make the and resources. I hope I The Bush adminis- captured nearly 100,000 tion alternatives. best selection that will close- never find out. tration proved worse than I votes, many of which would Under the Clinton ly serve our needs as we cast She Said: When Voting, Follow Your Heart • Don't ignore and the more I find that the to protest and action by tional. Wow. Sign me up for have done a somewhat bet­ harsh cold climate of truth these great people? Certainly his campaign. ter job than the person who independent doesn't often suit the mu- we would all feel a void in Every once in a was elected (e.g. "Gore parties for the mu-clad, sun-loving idealist the world, although we while, however, there comes would have won if it weren't inside of me. wouldn't be able to put our along someone who actually for Nader.") lesser of two evils. But that's what finger on exactly what was seems to care more about Personally, I refuse awry. by Sally Smith dreams are for, right? people than money, more to use this poor excuse. Are Yet I have a sneaking Opinions Editor Dreams allow the soul to about quality of life than we taught, as * Americans, to escape to somewhere nicer, suspicion that many of us quantity of oil, more about follow the most realistic of In a world of cyni­ warmer, better. Where feel this way now. responsibility to the environ­ our dreams or to follow the cism and apathy, I like to would our country, our The idealist, the ment than responsibility to less evil dream? think of myself as a hopeful world be if it had not been dreamer inside me, inside all the corporations who paid In this country we yet realistic idealist—if there for the dreamers—the of us is fading just a little bit for their campaign. are told that we should fol­ is such a thing. William Wallaces, the Martin every day. Why? It is You would think this low our dreams with no stip­ I'm a dreamer, and Luther Kings, the Ghandis? because these heroes are a would be news, something ulations on the statement. so I find the more I seek out And what good could they dying breed. Who are we fol­ to shout about in the streets. And, at one time or another, knowledge, the more I open have done had they not the lowing now? Who inspires But in this country it is not. we all believed it. myself up to the truth about support of all those dream­ us? Who do we inspire? Do Actually, the situation is So what happened? the workings of this world— ers whose souls were stirred we even know what it would quite the opposite. We got too comfortable. take to inspire us anymore? If there is an inde­ Every day we take for grant­ We used to look to pendent party worthy of our ed the freedoms won by the our political leaders to votes—someone with the dreamers and instead look to inspire us. Now we sit on true power to inspire and those who promise to keep our collective cynical couch lead us in the right direc­ us comfortable instead of and watch them on televi­ tion—he or she is generally those who will continue to sion redefining the defini­ tossed aside by the general advance our country and tion of "bold-faced lie." And public as a nuisance, some­ open our eyes to the respon­ Authentic New York Style It has been so long since we one who is just in the way of sibility that comes with our believed in anyone that we one of the two main parties. freedom. hardly have the energy to let We really couldn't care less So when I go to Pizza, Subs, and Italian Dishes our bitter amusement crack about what they stand for. vote—and I will vote—I will a half-smile on our faces. To And that's saying a lot, remember my personal hell with voting—a change because the amount that we responsibility that comes for Lunch and Dinner of the channel is all we need do care to begin with is min­ with the freedom that I did to make them go away. imal at best. not help to gain and that I do Okay, okay. Some of And so I ask you not deserve. I will listen to 119 E. Lyman Avenue us do vote. But who are we now: why don't we care? my conscience, to my heart, voting for? Are we voting for Why are we so obsessed as I was taught to do. I will Winter Park, FL 32789 one of the two parties with the two party system follow my dreams, because because we believe in them that it seems our nescience voting does not exist in a (407)599-9199 or because they aren't as bad will forever stand in the way dream world; it exists in our as the other? of a president worthy of world. And I will not, under Just Outside Rollins College What we have come office? any circumstances, lower Across the Street From The Gap to as a country? We either The general response myself and my ideals by don't care or we care enough to this: an Independent party choosing the lesser of two to follow the lesser of two will only take away votes evils, because evil isn't less­ Eatta, Tak e Out, OP lalwl evils? Now that's inspira­ from the person who would er, it just is. advprti^mpint rollins college, winter park [fl the sandspur

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Prices, dates and entertainment llimM rollins college, winter park sport* the sandspur Tars Win Back To Back Games • The women's goal by Tatiana Fabricio. Lynn. The final score was 3- soccer team plays With the clock ticking away, 0, with goals by O'Leary, Kate O'Leary scored the first Whitney Chamberlin, and strong and has goal for the home team off of Graham Naylor. high hopes for the a cross by Kate Moran with With an assist in the less than seven minutes left game, Wilcox passed former rest of the season. in the game. Keeping up the Rollins star Laura Carlin to by Kim Burdges offensive pressure, with only become the new school staff reporter a minute and forty seconds career leader in assists on the clock, Moran scored "I was really excited, Showing excellent the game-winner by heading especially because I knew I resilience, the Rollins the ball into the net after a could do it," Wilcox said women's soccer team corner kick from Dana about her new record. rebounded from a crushing Wilcox. Wilcox described the 8-0 loss at nationally ranked "Our team pulled game as intense because of Barry University on October together in the last minutes the previous lack of success rc 3 * with a pair of exciting to come up with the win," against Lynn. She also said photo / TIG WOODS victories over perennial says O'Leary. "We really ral­ that the team was very satis­ TARS ON DEFENSE: Whitney Chamberlin (#8) chases after powers. lied together." fied with their performance, the opposing attacker, looking to make the defensive stop. Last Saturday, the After the Tars' victo­ especially since they some ups and downs in the that there will be plenty of Tars needed late heroics to ry on Saturday, the team believed in each other and beginning," stated Wilcox. Rollins support for future rally for a 2-1 victory over a traveled to Lynn University the attainable victory. "This new [winning] streak games. Their next game is at Nova Southeastern team that on Tuesday, October 8**1. The The victory lifts the has really helped. Hopefully, Cahall-Sandspur Field entered the game with a 7-1 game proved to be a memo­ season record to 6-5-1 as the we will keep winning and against Haverford on record. rable one; it was the first team plays seven of their come in second in the confer­ Saturday, October 12th at 5 Scoreless for 65 min­ time that the Rollins final eight games at home. ence. pm. utes, Nova took the lead on a women's team ever defeated "The season had The Tars also hope Waterski: Strong Finish Soccer Spotlight • An impressive standout effort coming from pretty good shot at placing • A core member, freshman Tarah Benzel, who high in the standings." showing, Rollins finished first overall on the Unlike many sports David has shined waterski has high women's side with a new at Rollins, the waterski team and given an aspirations. collegiate record. Sarah receives no scholarship Roach finished with an money, which could put offensive boost to by Darren Kettles impressive third overall. Rollins at a disadvantage in men's soccer. staff reporter On the men's side, comparison to larger by David Grasso The Rollins waterski Brian Nelson placed fifth schools, which have scholar­ staff reporter ships to attract the best tal­ team had an impressive overall and his. teammate, Looks can be very ent. This has not appeared showing at the Southeast Dan Lemley, performed a deceiving when meeting to impede the Rollins squad Regional Championships personal best jump of 115 David Pitt. In regular as they are attracting out­ last weekend, placing third feet to finish tenth overall in clothes he appears to be a standing talent nonetheless. amongst tough competition the men's standings. mild-mannered everyday photo / RC ARCHIVE "With no scholarship money at the McCormicks Lake, Sophomore Ty Oppenlander Rollins student. But put on DAVID PITT: He's given an and still managing to com­ Florida event. also had a strong tourna­ his number three men's soc­ offensive lift to the team. pete at national levels - this The tournament ment as he tied the National cer jersey and he becomes is impressive," said Coach has paid off. "We compete hosted nine teams from col­ Collegiate record for slalom. the dynamic Rollins athlete. Bedsole. with many local teams, and leges such as Auburn, The collegiate water­ Pitt is an we also put up a fight National Clemson and Texas State to ski competition is scored in International Business major against the number two Championships take place name a few. The University three events: trick skiing, from Freeport, Maine. He ranked team in the nation th th of Alabama received top slalom and jumping. on October 19 and 20 in started playing soccer at the for division two," explained honors overall with a score Rollins waterski Austin, Texas. "The event young age of five, and has Pitt. "It is still early in the of 5,785, followed by Florida coach, Marc Bedsole, is assures steep competition been playing the sport ever season, so we have yet to see Southern University (4,490), thrilled with the team's per­ with 12 of the nations top since. the outcome of the team's which placed second fol­ formance and is very opti­ teams competing for the This is the first year performance." lowed by Rollins College mistic about the upcoming national honors and brag­ that Pitt is playing the posi­ Goals for one of the with 4,175 points. Nationals competition. "If ging rights. Rollins placed tion he has always desired. key soccer players on the The entire 14-person we ski the way we did this fifth at last year's nationals, He played defense the first team include "being one of Rollins squad performed past weekend, without get­ and is looking to improve on two years even though he the top scorers on the team exceptionally well with a ting our hopes up, we have a that this year. had no previous experience and possibly receiving some playing there. "I've had a type of recognition from the couple of good games this SCC" (Sunshine State Women's Golf Starts Big year playing in my new Conference). school, took first place hon­ final round score was 72 position; I am glad I got the Keeping up with a • Rollins kicks off ors as they had a score of 902 after she had shot 75 in the position I wanted," Pitt strenuous schedule, he has the year with a after three rounds of compe­ opening two rounds of play. highlighted during the inter­ learned the value of time solid performance. tition. Rollins finished nine Freddie Seeholzer, a junior view. Along with his move and hard work. "Dave is a shots above Penn State with from Villars, Switzerland, to offense, came a soccer very studious person - he a score of 911, tying them had a three-round score of scholarship, which is help­ works hard at what he does by Daniel Tozzi 230. Her performance, a ing out in paying his tuition. and is the glue of the team - sports editor with James Madison University For the final breakdown of 78-71-81, Practice for the soc­ he keeps us together," earned her an overall tie for explains Ben Munson, With the 2002-2003 round of competition for the cer players is every single ninth place. Charlotte another one of our top per­ season underway, the Lady Tars, they earned a day including weekends, Campbell, a freshman from with only one day off allot­ forming soccer players. women's golf team opened score of 305. Olando, scored 77-76-79 to ted each week. A typical with a bang as they earned a With a final three- What exactly keeps th practice runs anywhere from this talented and respected second place finish at the round score of 222, Rollins end tied for 16 place with a an hour to two hours and athlete going? "Soccer Nittany Lion Invitational. freshman Mariana DeBiase, final score of 232. exclusively focuses on scrim­ makes me happy: It's some­ Penn State from Brazil, finished with a maging. Their hard work thing I have always done." University, the hosting tie for second place. Her rollins college, winter park the sandspur sports Long Tournament Proves Rewarding

• Both Rollins tennis teams play well as they host three days of competition. by Daniel Tozzi sports editor The men's and women's tennis teams respectively gave strong per­ formances during three photo / RC ATHLETIC ARCHIVE photo / RC ATHLETIC ARCHIVE physically exhausting, men­ THOMPSON AND CUSTODIO: They are looking to be the PRIETO AND CADDICK: After a grueling tournament, this tally taxing days of competi­ second Rollins duo to win the ITA title in the last three years. women's pairing earns the regional Championship for Rollins. tion. Andrew Groslimond also women's semifinals. In the from Lynn University. Participating in such Rollins College host­ survived the first day while men's doubles tournament, Custodio and Thompson ral­ a long tournament, certain ed the ITA/Omni Tennis Drew Sipka and David the pairing of Custodio and lied from a 1-3 deficit to win obstacles can come into play. Regionals from October Tafur, though victorious in Thompson advanced to the 8-6 over the top seeded duo For most of the participants, tn m their first respective match- semifinal round with 8-5 and from Florida Southern the temperature became a 4 -6 . Some of the schools College. major factor. "This heat is that participated included es, fell in the second round. 8-2 victories. For the All around, the brutal," Mark Thompson Barry University (BU), The women's team women's team, Caddick and Rollins tennis players and said. "It comes down to fit­ University of North Florida gave a strong opening day Prieto dominated the oppo­ coaches were very pleased ness more than actual ten­ (UNF), Florida Southern showing as well. Allie sition with scores of 8-3 and College (FSC), and Eckerd Nichols, Vanessa Caddick, 8-2 to reach the semifinals. with the results of the tour­ nis." College (EC). Frances Giron, Lindsey The third and final nament. Women's head coach "I think we played The opening day of Soffes and Carla Prieto came day of competition brought Bev BecMley sttatte4 "fflhe competition featured two out victorious in their open­ on the semifinals and finals better than expected," said main obsttadles " were]] tthe rounds of extensive singles ing match. Jill Oppenheim for both the singles and dou­ Caddick. "It's Carla's last heat and the length and size play along with the opening and Suzie Aurelio both put bles tournaments. Custodio year and we thought we'd of the tournament. The girls round of doubles. For the up a solid effort before fell in the men's semifinals 6- give it a go; we worked well had to play so many match- men's team, every partici­ falling in the opening round. 7, 1-6. For the women, together." // es. pant advanced beyond the Day two featured the Caddick put up a strong Ron Bohrnstedt, With such a strong first round. Carlos Custodio third and quarterfinal effort in her semifinals men's head coach, was performance, both doubles received a bye in the first rounds of singles competi­ match before falling 3-6, 6-4, pleased with the play of his champions are preparing for round and followed that tion along with two rounds and 6-7 to the top seed from players. "The performance the National ITA/Omni with a 6-3, 6-1 win to of doubles competition. For Barry University was great," Bohrnstedt said. Small College advance. Mark Thompson the men, Custodio earned a The doubles is where "All of the guys won at least Championships, which will opened with complete domi­ place in the semifinals while Rollins shined. Caddick and one round. Andrew be held at Corpus Christi, nation as he took both sets 6- Umbers fell in the quarterfi­ Prieto took the women's Groslimond pulled off an nals. Caddick helped give Texas from October 17 - 0, 6-0. Matt Umbers and championship by a score of upset, beating the number th Rollins representation in the 8-3 over the top seeded team three player from Barry." 20 .

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