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Volume 118, Issue 7 Thursday, November 17, 2011 thesandspur.org Florida's Oldest College Newspaper, Est. 1894

LAURA J. COLE The formerly-fictional game of Quidditch comes to life for the Rollins team at the World Cup. CAMPUS

TONY FIRRIOLO Audrey II, a man-eating plant, Renovations makes her way to the stage in Little Shop of Horrors.

QUOTABLE **Tf the Board wants to clean house, they cannot only abruptly fire JoePa and Spanier. They need to clean all house, and not just who the media targets/ " -PENN STATE, PAGE 3

Read President Barack Obama's editorial, "We Can't Wait," on making college more affordable Lauren Silvestri face and they covered two holes the residents as they learn to expect to have the pool built for students. The Sandspur in our kitchen, which seems to maintain their living quarters (weather pending) in six weeks. have stopped it for now." Could in acceptable condition." We are planning on opening up BfiS Upon beginning this the construction be a source of Bitikofer said, "A clean and the deck area ahead of the pool W£W semester, I was ecstatic about the problem? well-maintained apartment will opening and will fence off the dfnSt' SSrfKJKjK living in Sutton, especially after Scott Bitikofer, director of only help eradicate Sutton Place construction site from that area. discovering that Rollins had Facilities Management, doubts of this sporadic rodent issue." The expected partial opening |§ft|jj§] announced that it would create this hypothesis. "There are Bitikofer also addressed will occur at the beginning a new pool and recreation area various speculations as to the the mysterious pool situation. of December, with the pool exclusively for its residents. cause, but we don't believe at "October 31 was listed as a opening in January," he said. However, I arrived to see a sign this time it has to do with the tentative date of opening. Some residents have safe stating the area would not be construction of the pool," he State permitting held up the other concerns. Many were completed until Oct. 31. Now said. He assures that Facilities overall permitting of the pool confused about why their that Halloween has passed, I am is "committed to eradicating the construction. The City of Winter apartments were not renovated. this day in puzzled to look out and see what problem." Park could not grant a permit Bitikofer explained that Rollins appears to be a big sandbox Facilities has taken multiple until they received the State plans to renovate all Sutton HISTORY where the new recreation area preventative steps already, of Florida Health Department apartments, but the speed at should be. such as having a professional, permit," he said. which this is done depends on Still, another trouble has licensed pest control company "In addition, several multiple factors. "Our intent overshadowed this problem. bait all apartments, common variances were applied for is to continue the renovations Sutton residents are currently areas, closets, trash chutes, and granted (i.e. lakeside of individual student rooms, experiencing a rodent issue. access panels and the perimeter location and restrooms), but [but] our ability to do this is Mice sightings have been of the building. The trash room also contributed to the delay. predicated on funding and reported on all floors and and dumpster on the rear of the The City of Winter Park was availability of the rooms. This one can sometimes hear them building have been pressure kind enough to allow us to summer's conference schedule scattering above the ceilings. It is washed and sanitized, and perform demolition and site is quite full and no funding not exactly the living experience Facilities has increased the work prior to receiving overall has been identified at this time; many students expected. frequency of waste collection permit. We received State having said that, we are still Kayla Austin '13, a third- to two times per day, six approval a few weeks ago and hopeful to continue renovations floor resident, has faced one days a week. The situation is immediately submitted it to the this summer, albeit on a more of the most extreme cases of improving weekly, according to City and received our permit. modest scale," he said. the semester. "We've caught Bitikofer. Upon receipt of the permit, the While current residents NATIONAL ARCHIVES six rodents since September Facilities has joined with contractor began layout of the may be "roughing it," it appears November 17,1973 and saw one running down Residential Life to conduct pool and is in process of forming future ones have a positive the hallway," she said. inspections of every apartment the shell." experience to look forward to. President Richard Nixon declares to ensure that "a community Knowing student concerns "I'm super excited to go skinny- that he is "Not a crook," when "Maintenance kept putting in approach is presented and about the pool's opening, dipping in the new pool," joked faced with accusations regarding traps but that didn't work. We achieved for the benefit of Bitikofer spoke further. "They Brandon Curson '13. the Watergate scandal. eventually complained face-to- News 2 I Opinions 31 Features 4 & 5 | Campus 6 | Arts 7 | Sports 8 November 17, 2011 The Rollins College Sandspur

Students Come Together to Fight Hunger "A lot of people think discrimination doesn't exist is not allowed to shave until and unless he raises $50 anymore, so this is what we fight," said Aphra Behn, as a donation for MLB. The best part about the event is The Helping Hands Across America canned food one of the girls. Students and staff participated in a that the brother himself cannot front the money, so he drive is a Rollins College and Sodexo "Stop Hunger" discussion about issues they thought stemmed from has to ask people for money so that he can shave. So, initiative that is in its fourth year at Rollins. This year, women's rights. Focus areas included family, mental if you see a brother with an unsightly beard, help him Dining Services surpassed its goal of 20,000 pounds health issues, the environment and war, just to name out and donate to the cause. and through monetary and food donations was able to a few. Groups of five to 10 people worked together to collect 21,474 pounds of food. All donations go directly create artwork that represented their positions on what to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida for Introducing New Rollins Dance Team those focus areas violated. Liz Ibarrola '13 participated distribution to those less fortunate in our community. After rigorous auditions, the Rollins Dance Team is and connected with what the Guerrilla Girls were This year's campaign kicked off in the Campus back! As representatives of school spirit and promoters preaching. "As an RA, I feel like it's my duty to make Center's dining hall on Oct. 17 with the goal of collecting of athletic support, the team has become a major part people — residents, friends and peers — more aware of 20,000 pounds of food. Since then, Dining Services has of sporting events. The girls will be dancing at football feminism. If they can identify with their friends' beliefs, been collecting donations at the registers of all six on- and games, and they hope to add soccer they're more likely to give the idea a chance." campus dining locations and via a link on the Office of games and other school events to their schedule. Student Involvement and Leadership's Web page. The Guerrilla Girls inspire people all over the The team meets each Wednesday and Friday for two- For the past two years, the Winter Park Chamber world by nudging them to address current concerns hour rehearsal sessions, where it practices and learns of Commerce held an event at its Welcome Center, and issues through the medium of artwork, and that is new routines. Its coach is professional dancer Peggy with all proceeds going toward the Helping Hands certainly what the experience most of the students and Williams, former Jacksonville Jaguars cheerleader and campaign. As part of Greek Week, students hosted staff involved did. co-founder of Professional Cheerleaders Alumni Inc. their annual Can-Paign (formerly Can-Struction) and and its manager is Sandy Weisstein. With an abundance collected 1,900 pounds of food. Holt students also got No Shave Initiatives Grow at Rollins of knowledge from Williams and experienced involved and collected 195 pounds of food. Perhaps you have seen the scragly men around teammates, this is undoubtedly going to be a great year In 2008-2009, Dining Services partnered with campus, but this is more than a mere beard-off; this for the Rollins Dance Team and its fans. Fraternity and Sorority Life to incorporate the cans it year, No Shave November has gone philanthropic. Only a handful of the best dancers were chosen collected for its Can-Struction to benefit the Helping Chi Psi is supporting Movember, a moustache- to be a part of the team. Please welcome: Francesca Hands campaign. Rollins collected a total of 3,777 growing charity event that raises funds and awareness Agostino '15 (captain), Nicole Brand '14 (co-captain), pounds of non-perishable food. In 2009-2010 that for prostate cancer and other male cancer initiatives. Kat Norcross '15 (co-captain), Sarah Maisano '12, amount increased to 12,293 pounds and last year, There are many ways to participate in Movember Christianne Tallent '12, Paulina Birenbaum '14, Jenell 16,201 pounds were collected. but the main one is to grow out one's mustache (aka Harvey '13, Julia Clancy '15, Olivia Blackwood '15, Amy "Mo") during the month. Participants have individual Zdon '14 (alternate) and Amy Teixeira '14 (alternate). Guerrilla Girls: Art & Activism accounts on www.movember.com, where they seek The team can be contacted through the coach As part of the series of feminist events on campus donors to donate to their page. There are teams (such [email protected]. Join the team's Facebook recently, the Guerrilla Girls worked with a small group as team Chi Psi) and networks (such as the Rollins group to keep on top of upcoming sporting events and of students and staff to show what it takes to create College network) from around the world that compete performances. artwork that makes a statement. The Guerrilla Girls — against each other to raise the most money. who remain anonymous, wearing gorilla masks while X Club is also using No Shave November as a Compiled by Jayme Bartlett, Erin Brioso, Blake interacting with people — emphasized their mission fund-raising campaign for its philanthropy, Making Pierce and Amy Teixeira that artwork is activism. Lives Better. No Shave November is a challenge for the brothers. Once a brother accepts this challenge he What m the World is Going On? Amir Sadeh deemed necessary. According The Sandspur to the Associated Press, officials dismissed reports from The ln Norway, Anders Behring Guardian that claimed that the I Breivik, the man charged United States was so worried with the killing of 77 people about security plans for the in July, made his first public event that it would send "up appearance in court this week. to 1,000 of its own people, As before, Breivik refused to including 500 FBI agents." plead guilty. The 32-year-old right-wing extremist has been With unrest still mounting in custody since his attacks in 3in Syria and dozens of Oslo and at a youth camp on people reportedly arrested, the island of Utoeya. His trial King Abdullah of Jordan has change the status quo that we're March 2012. Opposers of the date has been set for April 16, urged President of Syria Bashar seeing," and added, "whenever law point to its requirement pending psychiatric tests. al-Assad to step down as leader Online you exert violence on your own for all Americans to buy health of the country. King Abdullah people it is never going to end insurance, citing it as a violation Exclusive In an effort to assure the became the first leader to openly well." of individual rights. The court 2utmost level of security urge Assad to quit, telling the Read President Obama's for the 2012 Olympic Games will decide if said clause is BBC that if he were in Assad's The United States Supreme editorial, "We Can't in London, Britain's Defence illegal and whether the entire position, he would start talks Court announced that it Wait," on making Secretary Philip Hammond told 4 law should be scrapped or not. to ensure an orderly transition. will hear arguments on the Members of Parliament that The court is expected to rule college more affordable He said, "I would step down constitutionality of President ground-to-air missiles would on the case by June 2012, only by managing debt. and make sure whoever comes Barack Obama's health care be deployed at the Games if behind me has the ability to five months before the next reform law, most likely in presidential election. thes andspur. org The Rollins College Sandspur OPINIONS November 17, 2011 Penn State Scandal Black Friday State of Mind Sandspur Puts Morals into Question Jamie Pizzi Florida's Oldest Editorial Staff College Newspaper Samantha Weiss media targets." Although the administrators had a chance to The Sandspur media is focusing the story speak up and chose not to." When all the turkey is more on Paterno, the real Innocent young boys eaten, the table is cleared, and Established in 1894 with the "Our character is what monster here is Sandusky. He were sexually abused and the leftovers are stuffed to the following editorial: we do when we think no one is used his charitable foundation, psychologically scarred by back of the fridge, nothing is looking."—H. Jackson Brown, Jr. The Second Mile, to lure young Sandusky, a man who had an more satisfying for millions "Unassuming yet almighty boys who later became targets excellent reputation and, in the of Americans than skipping sharp, and pointed, well round­ A devastating scandal of his abuse. public's eye, appeared to be a night's rest and heading to ed yet many sided, assiduously has been brought to the What do these revelations helping these troubled young the mall as early as midnight. tenacious, victorious in single public's attention this month say about Paterno's character? boys. This action is typical of Regardless of the impending combat, and therefore without a regarding Penn State's former Legally, he followed through men involved in pedophilia, mobs, warlike traffic, and the peer, wonderfully attractive and assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. and did what was required of who put themselves in a position ever-elusive parking spot, Black extensive in circulation; all these Sandusky, 67, was arrested on him, but morally he did not. In of authority with young boys in Friday has become a glorified will be found upon investiga­ 40 counts of sexual abuse. the span of one week, Paterno need. holiday of its own. tion to be among the extraordi­ He allegedly molested at went from being a legend to a Arlen Blakeman '15 stated, For those who plan to nary qualities of The Sandspur." least eight young boys over the man whose inaction allowed "Joe Paterno could have gotten confront Black Friday head­ course of 15 years, beginning in untold additional kids to be his dog into Penn State! Now he first, I would advise to not only 1994. sexually abused. Paterno was was fired after 61 years, over the have a solid plan of attack but In 2002, an incident thought to be a man of character phone! A reputation that took a an open mind. Black Friday is involving Sandusky and a boy of the highest integrity. lifetime to build is now forever created from hype, and without in the showers of the Penn Jess Dabrowski, a junior stained." the proper mindset, all that State football locker room was at James Madison University, The inaction and poor hype can either make or break a Jennifer Stull not properly reported. The states "no matter how one may decision-making of the shopper. Editor-in-Chief wide receiver's coach, Mike feel about Joe Paterno and any administrators who knew about Shannon Lynch McQueary, a former Penn other administrators involved the 2002 incident have ruined State football player, witnessed as individuals, they have to their own careers and shattered Managing Editor Sandusky molesting the boy step back and ask themselves their reputations. "i see it as the and failed to intervene. The what's worse, taking part in Character plays the biggest prime opportunity to Design next day, he informed head the wrong action, or standing role in this scandal. With no Hana Saker Head Designer coach Joe Paterno. aside and letting it happen." sit back and enjoy one speaking up to stop him, Jamie Pizzi Designer Paterno fulfilled his legal We have all been exposed to Sandusky was able to continue the show. " HongjinDu Designer obligation by notifying athletic examples of this in our society, sexually abusing young boys. DavidMatteson Designer director Tim Curley and a vice where bystanders watch This will be a weight that Grace Loescher Photo Manager president, Gary Schultz. The horrible things happening right Paterno, Schultz, McQueary, That $500 flat screen TV adniinistration had knowledge before their eyes and simply do Spanier and other insiders will that Walmart has been heavily of Sandusky's sexual abuse, and nothing. have to carry with them forever. advertising since Halloween still made no effort to notify the We have yet to hear The Penn State community will probably be sold out Content police. Paterno's entire side of the story, has had an exceedingly rough once you arrive, and those Amanda Hampton....Head Copy As a result of the scandal's but he did say in one statement week, but it is trying to deal buy one, get one free Ralph Ed Leffler Assoc. Editor being made public, Joe Paterno that he wishes he had done with the negative publicity by Lauren cashmere sweaters at Julia Campbell Assoc. Editor and Penn State University more. Nobody knows for sure coming together and remaining Macy's will most likely only Kelly Sheldon Copy President Graham Spanier were how one would react in the faithful to the university with be available in an XXXL vomit Christopher Taylor Copy fired for failing to report their exact moment until he or she is school spirit and a candlelit green. Somehow, it seems that Gerry Wolfson-Grande Copy knowledge to the police. in it. ceremony for the victims. no matter how early you arrive Rachel Vlahov Copy Rollins student Barry Buren Ashley Terr '14 believes This scandal has a long way at a Black Friday sale, a gaggle Caroline Hunt Copy '14 believes that "if the Board that "in the heat of the moment, to go in the legal process, but for of women will get there long wants to clean house, they one can make an incorrect now, we should maintain our before you do. This is just one cannot only abruptly fire JoePa judgment or action — but there focus on the victims and pray of the many inherent vices of Business Staff and Spanier. They need to clean has been much time after the for their well-being and future the holiday. So stick to the less Jeanna Kim Business Manager all house, and not just who the 2002 incident where any of the healing. advertised sales for maximum Black Friday efficiency. Emily Russell A mall parking lot packed Advising Faculty Member before sunrise is a recipe for disaster on its own. Add in several caffeine-tweaked moms in Suburbans gung ho The Sandspur is published bi­ about scoring a shopping cart weekly on Thursdays and maintains full of $5 Barbies, all while a circulation of 1,250 print copies. fighting for a single parking The views expressed in The Sand­ spot and you have World War spur in no way reflect those of Rol­ III. 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Above: Alfie Enoch and Domhnall Gleeson, who play Dean Thomas and Bill Weasley in the films, chat with some CenTars at the Quidditch scrimmage for The Daily Buzz. Below (on right): The Rollins team tracks down one of the elusive Golden Snitches for a group shot during some downtime between matches at the World Cup in New York

The newly-formed CenTars represeni Rollins at 2011 Quidditch World (gij

Who says that magic doesn't exist? the opposing side, and all seemed to ha] This weekend, the Rollins Quidditch thoroughly enjoyed it. The cast cheers team, also known as the CenTars, got when someone was about to score ail to experience magic firsthand at a local groaned when a shot was blocked. H soundstage and later in New York City they seemed to truly love the ban for the 2011 Quidditch World Cup. between Seeker Charlie Jicha '12 and tj Friday, Nov. 11, was a great day Golden Snitch, played in the scrimmaj for Rollins Quidditch, marking the day by Mitch Verboncoeur '13, laughing whj that the CenTars left for the World Cup, Verboncoeur jumped over a car. but also the day that Rollins got to play The morning ended with the ca Quidditch with cast members from the being interviewed on The Daily Buzz ar Harry Potter movies. then quickly leaving for The Wizardu Early Friday morning, members of World of Harry Potter at Univerjj the Quidditch team drove out to Full Sail Studios, but not before stopping | to visit the local news show, The Daily pictures and to joke around with i Buzz, which was hosting a DVD release Quidditch team. The best part was ho party for Harry Potter and the Deathly easygoing the cast members all wei Hallows: Part Two. Rollins was set to play joking around with people that they hi a scrimmage match for the show, which just met, becoming people to us again, n added a fun quality to it. Shortly after just the actors from the iconic movies. warming up, the team was joined by That afternoon, it was off to Ne George Harris (who portrayed Kingsley York for the eight players headed to tl Shacklebolt in the films), Domhnall Quidditch World Cup. The CenTa Gleeson (Bill Weasley), Devon Murray joined 94 other teams from four differs (Seamus Finnigan), Jessie Cave (Lavender countries at Randall's Island in Manhattc Brown), Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas), for a massive showdown to determii David Bradely (Argus Filch), Stanislav who the best Quidditch team is. Ianevski (Viktor Krum) and Katie Leung For those of you asking how v (Cho Chang). Muggles, non-magical folk, are able I Immediately, Gleeson approached play Quidditch, a sport typically play* a small cluster of players, including on flying brooms, I will explain the rule captain Christian Kebbel '12, and asked While in the Harry Potter books i what the rules were. Kebbel immediately brooms fly, in our sport you simply m began explaining the rules so that the cast with a broomstick between your legs (an members would be able to cheer for the trust me, that's harder than it sounds). teams properly. Soon after, the scrimmage There are three Chasers who runt began between those Rollins players Quaffle (a partially deflated volleybaj headed to the World Cup and other across the field, similar to those who p members of the Quidditch club. attack positions in soccer. Their goal is Half the cast cheered for the World get the Quaffle through three tiny hooj Cup team and half the cast cheered for at the end of the field, earning their tea

Top: Sarah Hadi '15 holds the Quaffle tight as she makes her way across the pitch in a World Cup match. Bottom: Kathryn Allan '15 gets ready to pass the Quaffle during the Full Sail scrimmage. Quiddi November 17,2011

10 points. stands erected, allowing the teams to play feeling," said Kebbel. After starting the Snitch, probably the single-hardest thing Guarding those hoops is a Keeper, with an audience cheering them on. The team only two months ago, Kebbel was to do in Muggle Quidditch, in every similar to a goalie, who has to guard all CentTars joined these teams as opponents proud to see his team play hard, but also game played, including a second Snitch three hoops at once. Helping the Keeper and as friends having never won an with great sportsmanship. "Every player in overtime during our last game against guard the hoops are two Beaters, players International Quidditch Association contributed to our wins, and we just kept CAMPS of Massachusetts, leading us to a who hold a dodgeball and throw them at game. But Rollins stood its ground in all our spirits high. I think the other teams last minute victory, 70-50. the opponents. Once a player is hit by the four games that the team played. picked up on that, too, and the announcers The weekend, for Rollins' two wins Bludger (dodgeball) they must return to The first team that Rollins faced was as well, and it made them like us for it." as well as the new friends made, was a their goal before they can rejoin the game. Miami University of Ohio. The two teams And it was that great sportsmanship complete success. The team represented The final player, and the most fought hard for possession of the Quaffle, that made the weekend as amazing as Rollins, as well as the rest of Florida, with prestigious, is the Seeker, whose job it is but Miami took the initial rush to score. it was. While not playing games, the the utmost respect. Rollins Quidditch is to find and catch the Golden Snitch to end The CenTars fought back when Keeper CenTars made friends with other teams already preparing for next year's World fhe game. In the book, the Snitch catch Billy Yates '12, rushed the field and scored from all over the world. In fact, Rollins Cup, and is looking for anyone who is is worth 150 points, but in the shorter a quick goal, returning the score to a tie. became such good friends with a few of interested to come out to practices on Muggle game, the catch is only worth 30 After several more goals, Jicha pulled the the Canadian teams that when we played Fridays at 4:30 p.m. The team is built Points, still more than enough to sway a Golden Snitch to bring Rollins out on top, a huge Canada vs. USA Dodgeball game, around the idea that anyone can join and game. & 70-60. Rollins was recruited to help the Canadian play at any time, so the players on the field And with these simple rules, "That moment when we knew we side. are constantly shifting to allow everyone thousands of Harry Potter fans collected won our first game ... when Charlie [Jicha] But while teamwork lead to Rollins' game time. We hope to see you on Mills on Randall's Island in New York to play, caught the Snitch, and we all just rushed two wins at the World Cup, Jicha must Lawn this Friday! watch and discuss Quidditch. Nine in and picked him up ... the whole team be commended for his seeking abilities in Pitches (fields) were constructed and coming together. It was just an amazing every game played. He pulled the Golden —Erik Keevan, CenTar ch Flies to NYC November 17, 2011 6 The Rollins College Sandspur CAMPUS Little Shop Allures Audience DESI Brings Diwali to Campus Erin Brioso dent External and Competitive The Sandspur Scholarship Advisement, began the festivities with prayers, af­ A wave of warm, exotic aro­ ter which the Desi members mas describes my first Diwali demonstrated some of the tra­ experience. As I walked into ditional dances associated with Darden Lounge on Monday, the holiday. Nov. 7, I was tantalized by the Desi President and Vice fragrance of a variety of curries President Reet Dhaliwal '13 and and the colorful array of sarees Ruchi Kapadia '13, among other worn by students, faculty, staff Desi members, invited the audi­ and friends of Rollins. ence to participate. Transfer stu­ The Diwali celebration was dent Ruqayyah Ali '14 helped hosted by the cultural organiza­ incorporate modern dance tion Desi, which celebrates the moves that captured the audi­ South Asian cultures represent­ ence's attention. TONY FIRRIOLO ed at Rollins. Diwali and Holi Summer Braun '14 loved CAUGHT IN THE LIMELIGHT: The stars of Little Shop of Horrors grace the stage with a triple threat cast who deliver in acting, singing and are the two main events Desi her first experience of Diwali, dancing. ter his friend and love interest tion and beautiful singing. Sor­ holds annually, but the group stating, "It was an awesome Julia Campbell also sponsors Bollywood movie experience that gave students a Associate Editor Audrey, played by Jaz Zepatos rel also proved to be a strong ac­ '12. While trying to figure out tor and vocalist. He managed to nights. Desi's little look into It is not often that one gets how to make Audrey II grow, portray Seymour as clumsy and goal with these a culture that the opportunity to listen to a gi­ Seymour pricks his finger and endearing as well as emotional events is to "It was an awesome they are prob­ ant plant belt out a musical num­ discovers that the plant will re­ and mature. educate the experience that gave ably not ex­ ber. It is even more rare that one spond only to blood. Overall, the show was a Rollins cam­ posed to very has the opportunity to watch In this wicked tale, the success. Brian Hatch '12 gave a pus about the students a little look into often. We were the giant plant also move and standout character was, ironi­ strong performance and showed beauty and a culture that they are able to eat au­ talk. However, this is the norm cally, Audrey II, voiced by Rob­ his prowess in quick costume diversity that thentic food in the rock musical Little Shop of ert Burrows '13. Burrows faced changes and character transfor­ these cultures probably not exposed to and experience Horrors, based on the black and the challenge of giving life to a mations. By the end of the show, represent. very often! traditional and white film of the same name. Di­ puppet and making his charac­ he had played multiple char­ Diwali is modern types rector and Adjunct Professor of ter stand out, though he himself acters, all with vastly different also known of dancing. It Theatre John DiDonna brought is not actually seen during the personas, including Audrey's as the "Festival of Lights," and was interactive and they en­ this horror to the Annie Russell show. Burrows' voice overpow­ abusive dentist boyfriend. And people celebrating this event couraged us to participate in the Theatre on Nov. 11, closing off ered everyone else's by a mile; Bathurst was great as the ste­ light small oil lamps and place dances, which was fun as well." the first half of the Annie's sea­ his mantra of "feed me" sent reotypical Jewish businessman. them around their homes. As with other Indian festi­ son with a bang. chills down the audience's spine His songs and lines served as While the little lamps in our vals, Diwali signifies many dif­ From the moment the three and all of Audrey IPs songs comedic relief during the more Campus Center were artificial, ferent things to people across chorus girls took the stage, the played a part in the deteriora­ dramatic parts and tied the sto­ their low-lit light in the decorat­ the country. show was a nonstop series of tion of Seymour's better judg­ ryline together nicely. ed setting subtly complemented However, it always signi­ catchy songs and fast-paced ment. This show is a must-see the spiritual nature of the holi­ fies the renewal of life; it is a dialogue. Taylor Sorrel '13 That is not to say that the for anyone who wants to delve day. The celebration of the festi­ symbol of the victory of good played Seymour, a down-on- other actors did not give great into a mystery and explore the val is typically accompanied by over evil, brightness over dark­ his-luck florist stuck working performances as well. The three extent to which a person will go fireworks and the exchange of ness, and truth over falsehood. for Mr. Mushnik, played by chorus girls, Danielle Cameron for fame or love. Little Shop runs sweets. Aditya Mahara '12 calls It is a festival based on religious Ryan Bathurst '12. Seymour '14, Victoria Doyle '12 and Brit­ in the Annie until Nov. 19. Go it "our version of Christmas." and spiritual foundations, but it discovers a mysterious plant, tany Rubino '14, kept the show see it; it is definitely worth your Dr. Jayashree Shivamoggi, is also a time to enjoy good food which he names Audrey II af­ moving with their witty narra­ blood. the director of the Office of Stu- and the company of friends.

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"The academics are rigorous, but professors are always available to answer questions. My fellow Campuses in Tampa Bay, Florida classmates are not competitors, but friends. People Contact our admissions office today at (877) LAW=STET, work hard, but they respect and support each other." [email protected], or visit www.law.stetson.edu jffl —2011JD graduate SHafTr STETSON LMJ The Rollins College Sandspur - ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 17, 2011 The Front Bottoms Deliver a Catchy DIY Sound Lauren Silvestri attic. Something that stands The Sandspur out about the album is its refreshingly original and As I waited for my honest lyrics, especially in the interview with the up-and- song "Father." "All the songs coming indie punk/pop act The are pretty real and come from Front Bottoms, I met one of their a real place; they're true to an die-hard fans. "I saw them in emotion," said Sella, who writes Jacksonville and I'm obsessed. I all the songs. want to go to their Atlanta show To accompany some of its too," says the Orlando native. songs, the band created fun This is impressive considering music videos, including those for that The Front Bottoms hail from the singles "Maps," "Swimming New Jersey and are relatively Pool" and "Flashlight." The two new to the industry but after admit the concepts are all their hearing their music, it is hard own ideas and their friends film not to become a fan. most of the videos. The catchy riffs and lyrics Local band Bellows opened are haf d to get out of your head, for The Front Bottoms. Bellows but this is no sugar-pop act. is another two-piece band In fact, many critics compare consisting of Alex Stringfellow their sound to earlier punk (drums, vocals) and Greyson bands. "We consider ourselves Charnock. Both from the acoustic indie-punk/' said University of Central Florida the band, which consists of and just started the band about singer/guitarist Brian Sella and eight months ago, but have drummer Matthew Uychich. already been able to play a "Our music may not necessarily bunch of local venues, including be punk, but our lifestyle Knight Library. The band's REYBEE INC. definitely is that do-it-yourself name comes from a Buddhist NEW ON THE SCENE: The Front Bottoms, an "acoustic indie-punk" band, are currently on their first tour promoting their self-titled album. punk attitude." reference and Stringfellow and The two-piece band brought Charnock describe their sound he did not destroy them. They along friend Drew Villafuerte as "experimental indie folk kept the audience entertained for its first tour. rock." the entire time and made it "It's been an amazing As I listened to them apparent their fans need to experience," Villafuerte said, perform, I recognized a come to a live show. despite the fact that they are progressive rock and roll The band is enjoying the driving themselves across the influence, sort of like Led tour and the critical acclaim it country in a small van, relying Zeppelin, especially when is receiving, but members still mainly on gracious fans to give they were just jamming in retain their jobs in New Jersey them a place to stay. the beginning. The band as landscapers for the time Uychich is also ecstatic emphasized how serious it is being. After the tour ends Nov. about the tour, which has about its music because it wants 23, they plan to do another in included prestigious shows at to emit an honest and raw the future and also put out some places like the CMJ New Music sound. new music sometime in 2012. Festival on Oct. 22 (which he "We just hope people see us They hope to be an inspiration calls a "highlight") and The as authentic and take something for other inspiring artists with Flaming Lips pre-party on Oct. important away from our little resources. 27. "Every show has been very music," the band shared. "Our setup is something positive and we are experiencing Later in the night, The Front rather new," snared the young a lot," he commented. Bottoms also did not disappoint band. "We're just some kids The band is promoting in their performance. Sella from Jersey but we've done its official debut album, The proved his talent for singing everything ourselves and want Front Bottoms, which members and Uychich played so intensely other people to know they can recorded themselves in their on the drums that it's amazing do that, too." Java Joints: Sleeping Moon Cafe Emily Andry "I don't respect lavender Italian soda," E replies Grace Loescher cranberries," KL tells Remy, the defensively. The Sandspur charming French barista. "Can I try your Italian soda "What do you have against to wash down my cranberry- A 15-minute bike ride or cranberries?" E asks KL. free turkey club?" KL asks E. six-minute car ride down Aloma "They're just grapes with "Sigh ... I guess so ... even Avenue can find you at Sleeping an attitude!" KL replies. if you don't respect cranberries," Moon Cafe, located behind the The dynamic duo sits at a replies E. Aveda Institute. pub table to play UNO while "Honestly, I'm not digging A large square room with they wait for their freshly this foamy ginger snap milk," matching pub tables and assembled sandwiches to arrive. * says KL with a grimace. chairs and a few couches, too, On her return from the "Yea, I'm not digging the the ambiance is a little more water closet, E comments, "It shoe policy here, or the no dog sophisticated than Austin's hole- was a like swimming in a sea of policy for that matter," E in-the-wall casual atmosphere, Pepto-Bismol, but a very nice, "Well, on that note. Let's but Sleeping Moon still offers a clean and spacious sea of Pepto- blow this Java joint," KL replies stage for open mic nights, walls Bismol." simply. of large, colorful local artwork, a "Like this bompin' music," "Then bounce we shall!" E. variety of drink and sustenance KL retorts sarcastically. options (including vegetarian "Yes, this music is less than and vegan), and a sideboard stellar and on the loud end of Rating full of games that, for the most the volume scale." E describes (on a scale from 1 to 10) part, are complete with all their the all mechanical-sounding, pieces. techno-esque instrumentals. Ambiance/ It is very much the second- "It sounds like a beat box in atmosphere: 8 date kind of place you've been a blender," KL aptly describes. looking for! Not super crowded "My feet are feeling a little Price value: 6.5 with Rollins students, here you confined in these shoes." can get away from it all and still "So what, exactly, are you Beverages/ r [™ be conveniently close to a gas nommin' on over there?" KL sustenance: 0«3 station, a CVS pharmacy and asks E (in a rather judgmental a salon — four birds with one tone). Tunage: 3 stone. "Ifs a turkey and avacado Bathrooms: **] Kosher Loescher and E sandwich, and it goes along Claire enter the scene. perfectly with my jasmine and The Rollins College Sandspur November 17, 2011 8 SPORTS Rollins Takes Conference but Loses Championship UPCOMING Robert Salmeron EVENTS The Sandspur 4 7 thursday The men's soccer team has been playing solidly since the beginning of the season. At IDignity 11:30 a.m., Meet at Mills the writing of this article, the players have Lawn only lost to four teams and are ranked 18th in the conference. Music at Midday 12:30 p.m., Unfortunately, the losses came at a large Tiedtke Concert Hall cost because they were in conference play, so Florida Tech and Lynn are ahead of the Rollins World Cup Soccer Tournament 3 p.m., Mills Lawn team in current conference standings. But with the recent victory over Eckerd Col­ Little Shop of Horrors 8 p.m., lege, there is a new beacon of hope that the Annie Russell Theatre Tars will win the Sunshine State Conference Tournament. "I think we have done great so far. We 1g friday are in a good spot to host regionals," said Rafael Faria '14. "We started the season re­ Gloria Steinem & Guerrilla Girls ROLLINSSPORTS.COM On Tour Inspired Us. Now What? ally strong and then we had a couple touch SOCCER SUCCESSES: The Tars met with success in the conference tournament, but suffered an unfortunate loss during 12:00 p.m., Bush Science Center losses but they helped us learn to be a stron­ the Super Regional Tournament against Barry. This loss was an upset to avid Rollins fans due to our national runner-up title at the end of last year. ger team." RIP Show: Cut to: Thanksgiving The Tars lost to Florida Tech 1-2 in a matchup that could have the tournament 3-0 and defeated Barry 2-1 in the finals. 1 p.m, Fred Stone Theatre gone both ways. Florida Tech was also the same team that elimi­ "The wins were a clear result of all the work we put in during nated the Tars from the Conference tournament last year. the preseason and summer," Faria said. "We are excited that we Little Shop of Horrors 8 p.m., Annie Russell Theatre 'We have been waiting for this game. They beat us, and now won the tournament championship, something we haven't done in we want to prove who's the better team and one of our goals is to many years. But we have to move on to Regionals because our goal win this conference tournament," added Faria. "And to do that, we is to reach the Final Four again." *| Q Saturday need to beat Florida Tech, so we are confident we are going to get Unfortunately, the Tars were unable to defeat Barry in the first the job done." round of the NCAA Division II Super Region Tournament in a dis­ Little Shop of Horrors 2 p.m. and Defenseman Matt Bauchle '12 stated, "I think we've had a pret­ appointing 1-3 loss. 8 p.m., Annie Russell Theatre ty successful season so far. Obviously, it was a huge honor for us to Although Rollins was able to defeat Barry in the conference be ranked as high as number one during the reason but we've had tournament 2-1, the Tars were unable to repeat triumph. our ups and downs." This caps the season for the Tars, and although they did not 20 Sunday Following the Sunshine State Conference tournament, the Tars duplicate the success of the prior season, hopes are for the follow­ came out on top. They defeated Florida Tech in the semi-finals of ing season to come. Composition Recital 7:30 p.m. Tiedtke Concert Hall nnnnmmnBMnBgn| Volleyball Season Enters Tournament Stage 21 monday Keeley O'Connor (25-22, 25-14, 25-23). The Sandspur Jazz Ensemble Concert 7:30 p.m. On Nov. 12, in the final game of the regular season, Rollins was Tiedtke Concert Hall defeated, playing against the and losing The Rollins volleyball team won seven of its last 10 games as three sets of five (21-25,18-25,25-16,25-21,10-15). #>#> * -J it entered the final week of regular-season competition. On Nov. 4, The Tars finished the regular season with a 23-10 record and XX *U6SCl3y the team won against the Lynn Knights in four sets (25-19, 19-25 finished third in the Sunshine State Conference. mmmm- 25-21, 25-18) at Warden Arena. The Tars' upcoming games are in the South Region Tourna­ The next day, the Tars beat yet another team, the Barry Bucca­ ment starting Nov. 17. Free Film Tuesdays 7:00 p.m., neers, winning three out of the four sets (25-17, 25-15, 21-25, 25-15). Bib Lab in Olin Library As third seed, Rollins will face North Alabama, which is cur­ On Nov. 9, the Tars experienced some trouble fighting hard against rently ranked sixth seed, in the first round of the tournament. RIP Show: RIP Tag 8 p.m., the and lost, only winning two of the five sets (25- Tampa is the host of the south region tournament and games begin Fred Stone Theatre 23,17-25, 20-25, 25-22, 8-15) in its last home game. today. & On Nov. 11, the last week of the regular season, the Tars faced Want The Sandspur to feature Tars fans can follow any game and scores online at rollinss- your group's events on our the and defeated them in three straight sets ports.com. calendar? Email them to [email protected]

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