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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University History: Campus Publications at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Crow's Nest by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Single copies free The student newspaper at USF St. Petersburg Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2015 | Volume 50 | Issue 8
Is all the pink ‘90s kids rejoice really just – Nickelodeon about the revives classics green?
p.6 p.5 USFSP professor conducts HIV research in Kenya
Courtesy of Tiffany Chenneville Dr. Chenneville spent time talking with families about HIV in a slum community called Barut in the Dr. Chenneville works with HIV- city of Nakuru, Kenya. positive youth to end the stigmas surrounding the disease Dog survives bullet to the head
By Emily Tinti By Samantha Putterman Staff Reporter when someone close to her was Staff Reporter – who broke in this time fired sev- of Anubis’ skin and was fairly easy diagnosed. eral shots, and one of them hit to remove. The entire procedure “At the time (of the diagnosis), Anubis. took about 45 minutes.” Psychology professor, Dr. HIV was very much a death sen- When Chip Watson got home The big brown dog is more than Watson visited Anubis after the Tiffany Chenneville, was welcomed tence,” Chenneville said. “When from work one evening earlier this a watchdog to Watson, who told surgery. by warm hearts of children, parents I found out in grad school, it was month, he found the place in sham- the Tampa Bay Times that Anubis “Yesterday, I spent the day in and community leaders in Kenya, just an outlet to cope with the grief bles and a bloody bullet wound in is practically a son. shock and hysteria,” Watson told where she spent over three weeks around somebody so close to me the head of his dog Anubis. Watson took Anubis to an BluePearl. “This morning, I was conducting HIV research. dealing with the disease.” Anubis is an 115-pound emergency veterinary clinic in angry. Now I’m just glad that my After about 20 years of research- The donor of the grant, who Rhodesian Ridgeback, but he was Clearwater, and the next day a dog is okay. It could have been ing the disease, she was given the prefers to remain anonymous, also just a puppy when Watson got him bullet fragment was removed from much worse.” opportunity to further her stud- introduced Chenneville to Molly several years ago. his neck and turned over to St. Anubis went home the next day ies with a $50,000 Pediatric HIV Bail. Bail is the director of Springs There had been a break-in at Petersburg police, who hope they and is not expected to suffer any Global Research Grant from a pri- of Hope Kenya, an orphanage Watson’s house on 15th Street S in can trace it to the gun that fired it. long-term effects from the wound. vate donor. home to children diagnosed with the Campbell Park neighborhood, “Fortunately, the surgery was But the bill for his care is expected Chenneville noted that her HIV or children orphaned by par- and he hoped Anubis would help not very complicated,” said Carrie to cost about $10,000, according to extensive commitment to study- ents who have died from AIDS. deter other would-be burglars. O’Brion, a spokeswoman for BluePearl. ing the disease grew out of per- But the person – or persons BluePearl Veterinary Partners. “The A national nonprofit pet charity sonal experience. She was inspired Continued on p.2 bullet was fairly close to the surface called Frankie’s Friends is raising Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2015 | Volume 50 | Issue 8 crowsneststpete.com
Professor in Kenya been a barrier in advancing both continued from cover research and care. Chenneville said she was struck by the genuine interest the people “This opportunity has been one in Kenya showed toward collabo- of the most fortunate professional ration, and was surprised by the Just trashy News Briefs things that has ever happened need for learning fundamental con- to me,” Chenneville said. “Molly cepts about HIV prevention and Gulfport and St. Pete team up MONDAY OCT. 12 helped coordinate everything and, treatment. Food and Culture lecture very significantly, contributed to “What did not surprise me, but to clean 49th Street the overall success of the trip.” was deeply disturbing nonetheless, series: Photographer Penny During an initial trip to Kenya, was the level of HIV-related stigmas De Los Santos Chenneville conducted a needs that exists, which we know is a sig- USC // 7 p.m. assessment with HIV-positive nificant barrier to HIV testing and As part of a yearlong multimedia series, the photographer will pres- youth, the “key stakeholders” in the retention in care,” she said. ent “Food Culture Through the program. This allowed Chenneville According to the progress Lens” and a Q&A session. She’s to “get a feel” for what facilitators report, some of the disease’s worked in 30 countries for National and barriers exist around HIV misperceptions include that: (1) It Geographic and led the photogra- research in the area and to deter- can be transmitted through shared phy for several cookbooks. RSVP at mine a plan of action. dinnerware like utensils and bowls, www.usfsp.edu/foodforthought. According to Chenneville’s (2) Men with HIV can be cured by progress report, the mission of the having sex with a virgin and (3) Pediatric HIV Global Research You can tell if someone’s been diag- Prison Life in Popular Program is to “conduct relevant nosed by looking at them. Culture and timely psychosocial research Chenneville said she plans to USC Ballroom // 6-8 p.m. designed to positively and imme- return to Kenya in the spring or USFSP will hold a reception in diately affect the lives of youth with summer to work with children who honor of criminology professor HIV.” have HIV. The long-term goal is to Dawn Cecil’s new book Prison Life The model is unique in that it create an HIV youth ambassador in Popular Culture. Cecil will dis- embraces the relationship between program, where HIV-positive ado- Jeffrey Zanker | The Crow’s NestJ cuss prison life and refer to its por- researchers and the people most lescents from the United States go St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and a team of voulnteers help clean up trayal in the media, like in Orange is impacted by the topic of a study. to Kenya, and possibly other coun- the 49th Street area. the New Black. Because conducting applied tries, and vice versa. By Jeffrey Zanker Staff Reporter St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and Gulfport Mayor Sam TUESDAY OCT. 13 Henderson helped collect trash to Student Government Sen- About 100 volunteers collected support the two communities. ate Election 671 pounds of trash along the “The area has been taken as intersection of 49th Street S and a crime area, but it is mostly per- The deadline to run for the SG senate the Tangerine Gateway, the shared ceptive crimes,” Henderson said. has been extended to 5 p.m. Any border between St. Petersburg and “We want to take that stigma out of student can run if they are in good Gulfport. those perceptions through events academic standing. Packets can be As a way for the two cities to like this.” found in the SG portal on OrgSync collaborate on solving issues such According to Tober, the collabo- and should be brought to SLC 1500. as crime and littering, the organi- ration would not have been possible zation Gulfport Neighbors hosted four years ago. an event called “One Street, Two “We’ve got two incredible cities
WEDNESDAY OCT. 14 Courtesy of Tiffany Chenneville Cities, One Goal: Collaboration.” here and there is no reason for us Bulls in the Burg Day The area is known for crimes not to work together to better our Young children in the slum community of Barut were educated in HIV Harborwalk // 1-4 p.m. prevention and treatment by Dr. Chenneville and her research team. such as drug trafficking, prop- communities,” Kriseman said. Come meet some of the businesses erty damage and burglaries. But “This street should be a bond for participating in USFSP’s Bulls in in recent years, Gulfport and St. us.” the Burg student discount program. research takes a long time, and The project, tentatively called Petersburg police have worked Gulfport’s community resource If you check in with student govern- years can go by before the benefits of SEERs (Stigma reduction through together to reduce crimes by officer Zachary Mills has patrolled ment to get a passport and have research are realized, Chenneville Education, Empowerment and increasing surveillance and work- the street and encouraged busi- each booth stamp a page, you will stressed the importance of building Research) would train the kids, ing with local businesses. nesses in the area to maintain their win a “swag-bag!” something with the people most assist them in collecting data “Heroin has climbed ten times property. affected, rather than studying their from other HIV-positive youth, what we’ve recovered last year,” said “We went to every business to Bailando en la Noche lives separately. and deposit a sense of hope in the St. Petersburg police Chief Anthony pick up their trash and told them USC Ballroom // 6-8 p.m. “The research process itself community. Holloway. “In St. Petersburg, that’s to keep their property clean,” Mills Want to learn how to salsa? Come on can be beneficial to the people The trip was unlike anything our biggest issue now.” said. out to the Multicultural Activities involved,” she said. “And by involv- Chenneville expected. Both Holloway and Gulfport City officials, along with Tober, Council’s “Bailando en la noche” ing the key stakeholders, you can police Chief Rob Vincent agreed said they plan to make it a priority event! Even if you (think) can’t avoid becoming too removed from “It is difficult to describe the that community involvement is key to do more collaborative projects in dance, there will also be food and the real purpose.” most poignant or inspiring aspects in reducing crime. the near future. music to celebrate Hispanic heri- The key objectives are to of this trip because the trip was Along with drug parapherna- tage month. improve the lives of children with incredibly inspiring in so many lia, a variety of trash such as ciga- “We wanted the cities to work HIV and to address HIV-related ways.” rette butts, condoms, baby diapers, together as a group,” Tober said. stigmas, which have consistently snack wrappers and beer cans have “Our matter of focus for this area is FRIDAY OCT. 16 & SATUR- been collected during cleanups, cleaning the trash around the prop- DAY OCT. 17 according Margarte Tober, presi- erties and make awareness of the St. Petersburg Science dent of Gulfport Neighbors. level of perceptive crimes.” Festival USFSP The annual St. Petersburg Science Festival celebrates science-related fields through captivating demon- strations, exhibits, performances and discussions about engineering, technology and more. The event is free and open to the public.
Courtesy of Tiffany Chenneville Bagamoyo is a sewing center for women and men living with HIV that provides an income for workers and supports the Springs of Hope Kenya orphanage. crowsneststpete.com Oct 12 -Oct 18, 2015 | Volume 50 | Issue 8 Anthropology Club focuses on diversity and acceptance The organization seeks to help students achieve a better understanding of cultural differences in a constantly changing world By Paola Mazzini student organizations that aim to personalities in a university level,” “There is a lot of ethnocentrism To help the club cover some of Crow’s Nest Contributor help connect students with similar said Becca Detarding, the club where people are not taking into the trip’s expenses, student govern- interests. secretary. respect other cultures or others ment donated $4500. The world in the 21st century is The anthropology club is one of The organization’s faculty view of the world.” The club hosted various fund- changing at a rapid pace. So rapid, these organizations. adviser, Jay Sokolovsky, created the Sokolovsky encourages mem- raisers, such as a benefit concert at that it can be difficult to keep up, The club aims to inspire and anthropology club in 1996, when he bers to work together as a group, the Tavern at Bayboro, to help raise especially as a college student. motivate student participation in started teaching at USFSP full time. to help each other learn about the the rest of the money. Learning and experiencing the study of the human experience “The club promotes lectures world’s diversity. To start thinking Through group discussions, interactions with people, ideas and throughout history. exposing students to local cultural like anthropologists. presentations and trips, the club’s systems is what college is all about, “The biggest thing that I’ve events,” Sokolovsky said. To make it appealing to all stu- members can learn the roles of reli- and also what anthropology is all learned as an anthropology major The organization’s president, dents on campus, the club holds gion, gender, language and status about. is about being open to differences senior Alyssa Delio, said the club fundraisers, invites speakers to and power that takes place in USF St. Petersburg has multiple in cultures and differences in is focused on making the world a discuss anthropological issues and human culture across the world. better place. hosts camping trips. “We just talk about Thirteen of the club’s 57 members At USFSP, students come from things that we all can relate are flying out to Denver, Colorado, a wide variety of cultural back- to and it’s always construc- for the American Anthropological grounds. The goal of the anthro- tive,” club member Chris Association’s 114th annual confer- pology group is to unite with and Rodriguez said. “It’s good ence. Starting Nov. 18, the five-day learn from fellow students to create for the soul.” event brings anthropologists from a cohesive college community “The environment is per- around the world to address biolog- fect for people to express ical, archaeological, linguistic and themselves and connect cultural topics. with others while talking The conference is one of the larg- about anthropology,” said est annual anthropological meet- junior Alanna Todd, the ings in the world, averaging over vice president. 500 concurrent sessions and more The club meets at 5p.m. According to John than 3,500 presenters each year. every other Wednesday Lancheros, the organization “I encourage students to attend in the student center is about breaking down eth- the meetings to jumpstart their nocentrism – the practice careers,” Sokolovsky said. “It pro- coral room 232. of judging other cultures by vides a window into the full range the standards of one’s own of professional work opportuni- The next meeting will be culture. ties in the 21st century field of Oct. 21. “The term ethnocen- anthropology.” Courtesy of USFSP Anthropology Club trism is key in anthropol- Though USFSP students have Some members of the USFSP Anthropology Club. From left to right: John ogy, especially with current attended the event in the past, this Lancheros, Bryan Mayorga, Alana Todd, Dylan Canady, Chris Rodriguez, events going around, not year holds the largest group by far, Madison Hopkins, Eva Manzo, Alyssa Delio and Becca Deterding. just in the U.S., but around and coming up with the money the globe,” Lancheros said. wasn’t easy.
Dog recovers from Not all dogs are as lucky as been fatal. It also missed the major bloody break-in Anubis. arteries in that area. It could have continued from cover “Sadly, we see gunshot victims easily been fatal if the trajectory fairly frequently at our BluePearl had been a little different.” money for Anubis’ care, BluePearl hospitals, according to our doctors. The affable pooch made plenty said. Sometimes we even see dogs who of friends at the veterinary clinic, “He’s at home doing much come in for unrelated problems and O’Brion said. better,” said USF St. Petersburg X-rays reveal they have been previ- senior Hayley Brengle, Watson’s ously shot,” O’Brion said. “Anubis is a very sweet, niece. “He’s still a little spooked, but “Anubis was extremely fortu- extremely loving and affectionate his personality is coming back, he’s nate. He was shot in the head, but dog,” she said. “We all fell in love all slobbery kisses and love.” thankfully the bullet did not pen- with him.” etrate the skull, which could have
People interested in helping pay An- ubis’ medical bills can donate to the nonprofit Frankie’s Friends at:
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Courtesy of BluePearl Veterinary Partners Anubis was taken to an emergency clinic in Clearwater to have the bullet removed. Courtesy of BluePearl Veterinary Partners The X-ray taken at showed the bullet fragment underneath the dog’s skin. Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2015 | Volume 50 | Issue 8 For the first time, USFSP has royalty of its own By Lauren Hensley pride in being a part of the USFSP Harborside Activities Board, a peer It’s even cooler since we’re just now Staff Reporter community. Wyre was a residence coach, an orientation leader and the starting with king and queen.” assistant for two years and is cur- marketing chair of the Residents rently on the executive board of Home Association – to name a few. As king and queen, Bolton and On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Jared the Dance Marathon and the 50th “I love USFSP. I love how we Wyre are responsible for represent- Bolton, 19 and Cynthia Wyre, 21, Anniversary Committee. have that small classroom feel, but ing USFSP at all major homecom- were crowned king and queen of “I’ve really enjoyed seeing the enough students to give you that real ing events this year and crowning USF St. Petersburg. campus grow and helping it grow. college experience. I’m so proud to next year’s homecoming king and “It’s an honor to represent the Not just by attending, but by getting represent this school,” Bolton said. queen at the Homecoming Ball. school and show everyone that we involved on campus,” she said. “I’ve “It feels pretty awesome to be king. MOVIES IN THE PARK aren’t just the monarchs under the always wanted to be queen. king and queen,” Wyre said. “Now I went to homecoming my North Straub Park, 350 Bay each campus has their own king freshman year and I thought, Shore Drive NE and queen which shows people that ‘That needs to be me. I want to we’re serious, we’re not just that represent the school.’” During the month of October St. ‘little campus over there.’” Getting involved at school Petersburg Preservation presents In the past, the titles were is nothing new to Wyre. She “Movies in the Park” at North Straub Park every Thursday night. reserved for students from the USF was on homecoming court Live music starts at 6 p.m., prelud- Tampa, while USFSP students were and crowned prom queen ing a movie that begins at nightfall. crowned duke and duchess and her senior year at Robinson USF Sarasota-Manatee students Senior High School in Tampa. People are welcome to arrive early were crowned earl and countess. Bolton, a junior study- with a blanket and picnic or pur- Wyre, a senior health sci- ing psychology, is also heav- Courtesy of University of South Florida chase food from vendors. ence major, is actively involved in ily involved on campus. He Homecoming queen and king Cynthia Wyre and Jared Bolton celebrate being Only a five minute drive from USF campus life and says she takes great is the vice president of the crowned at the Homecoming Ball St. Petersburg, these outdoor flicks provide some relaxing and, most repeatedly climbed out just to dive importantly, free entertainment back in. that students can enjoy. I went to investigate the beer list. The Strasbourg bar hunt Five seconds later I made up my By Samantha Putterman mind after spotting Vedett Extra Staff Reporter We climbed Ordinary IPA – hoppy beers are the steps to the my absolute favorite. It was the first bus and found our IPA I had seen in Europe so far. I As a 24-year-old American bar- seats. I reached in would soon find out it would also tender on my first trip to France my pocket for the be the last. OCT. 15 – hell, first trip to Europe – I was list, unfolded it We ordered our drinks and sat Sister Act (2002) determined to find out what the and peered down outside with the rest of the crowd. Whoopi Goldberg enters a witness nightlife scene was all about. at the names and After a little while, we ventured protection program to be disguised I’m a journalism student, so addresses. My back inside to get another round, as a nun in this musically inclined when my school announced a food bar lineup wasn’t and spotted the beer pong tables. movie that will have you laughing. and travel writing course in France, short, and while No one else was inside, so we Music courtesy of Freelow. I was in. I planned to visit decided to buy a pitcher of beer and Our group had the opportunity as many as possi- play against each other. to taste local cheeses and choco- ble, there was one When in Rome, right? lates, explore the Alsatian wine in particular I was By the time our double-over- route, and see the production pro- determined to find: time game was finished, it was clos- cess of Black Forest ham in neigh- Wawa. ing time. boring Germany. The spot stood We finished our drinks, paid the The experience was unlike any out among the rest tab and walked outside. I reached in other. By day, the places we visited for a few quirky my purse and pulled out my phone and people we met were fascinat- reasons. One being to check the time. 1:30 a.m. OCT. 22 ing, but it was the places and people its shared name Normally 1:30 in the morning Willy Wonka & the Chocolate we encountered by night that inter- with an American is plenty late for me, but since we Factory (1971) ested me the most. convenience store Caitlin Ashworth | The Crow’s Nest only got to visit one bar, (and it’s not This sweet movie will make you Before leaving, I researched the chain that has like I visit France often) I wanted to Located by the Université de Strasbourg, Wawa is salivate as Gene Wilder takes bar scene in Strasbourg, a historical the highest qual- a French Bar with an American twist that has beer try and stop at another before call- you along for a ride through his city in southeastern France along ity food that I’ve pong tables and a ball pit. The music varied from Die ing it a night. Luckily, Caitlin felt chocolate factory. Music courtesy the French-German border, and seen at a gas sta- Antwoord to Backstreet Boys to Ray Charles. the same and we ran into a tiny of Skully. where we were spending the first tion – ever. pub next door to ask one of the bar- half of our trip. On top of that, Strasbourg’s standing a foot away from the place. tenders if he knew of any late-night I put a list together that included Wawa happened to be an American- Outside, four rows of picnic tables spots. a few suggestions from some of my themed bar. were pushed together underneath Bartenders, at least in America, more seasoned-traveler bar regu- An American bar in France? I a large tent with layers of dangling always have a place or two where lars and set off on my journey. wasn’t going to miss out on that. multicolored lights. Several groups they can grab a brew to wind down The jet lag was pretty intense, Apparently it wasn’t an ordi- of people were seated around the after a long night at work. resulting in a basically nonexistent nary bar either. In my pre-depar- tables smoking cigarettes and I explained what we were look- first night. ture research I found out it had beer drinking tallboys. ing for and, thankfully, he spoke Then came the following pong tables, a ball pit and an inte- I walked in and the bar was close English. 11-hour day, which included a lot rior that was designed to look like a to empty. It made sense that the 40 Success! He knew exactly what I OCT. 29 The Birds (1963) of walking in the heat and not a lot 20-something’s apartment. or so people chose to sit outside, was talking about and pointed us in The perfect prequel to any Hal- of iced coffee. This sounded a whole lot better because inside felt like an oven. the direction of Pub Nelson, a pop- loween celebration. This thriller, Needless to say, it was pretty dif- than any “American” bar I’d ever Regardless of the temperature, the ular late-night spot that was about directed by Alfred Hitchcock, takes ficult persuading myself, let alone been to. bar still had a great vibe. a 10-minute walk away. a turn for the worst when a woman anyone else, to venture out in the We arrived at our stop and The couches, tables and chairs The route was simple enough seeking a boyfriend finds herself foreign city “wilderness.” hopped out onto a dark, cobble- all differed from in size, color and and we found it without any trouble. in a town being attacked by birds. When the time came it was only stone road. A few street maps style, and were scattered around When we stepped inside it was Music courtesy of Liz Pennock & myself and Caitlin, another student and, admittedly, a wrong turn or the room in no distinct order, as if exactly what I hoped it would be: Dr. Blues. in the group, who were game. The two later, we had finally found the there was no specific placement for Dark, noisy, crowded. It smelled of bus lines were, obviously, listed in street. As we walked, the cluster of anything at all. stale pretzels, liquor and beer. French and by the time we figured lights ahead grew brighter and the I noticed the ball pit on my left out which we needed to take, it was chattering voices got louder. as two not-so-sober ladies were It was just like home. It was already 10 p.m. A minute later, I was excitedly laughing uncontrollably as they fantastic. crowsneststpete.com crowsneststpete.com Oct 12 -Oct 18, 2015 | Volume 50 | Issue 8
Fall in love with seasonal beers By Sean LeRoux Staff Reporter Third in the lineup is Dogfish Head’s The month of October –arguably the best Punkin Ale. The beer is smooth, with hints of time of year for seasonal beer enthusiasts – is spices, brown sugar and pumpkin. An ABV finally upon us. of 7 percent makes the beer bold, yet light As Halloween decorations re-emerge and enough to enjoy in higher quantities. That all that is pumpkin spice takes over our lives, being said, the beer would also be fantastic breweries across the country are shipping out as an imperial, or a maltier beer with a higher their newest seasonal brews by the truckload. ABV. Overall, it’s one of the better pumpkin Although Christmas-themed beers beers available. haven’t quite hit shelves yet, there is still Next comes Left Hand Brewing’s a solid selection of pumpkin beers and Oktoberfest, weighing in at 6.6 percent ABV. Oktoberfests to choose from. This week’s Although neither the scent nor the appear- lineup consists of two Oktoberfests, two ance are anything to write home about, the pumpkin ales and a sweet potato casserole taste makes up for it. strong ale. Left Hand stuck to the standard First up is Alltech Lexington Brewing and Oktoberfest template – malty, spiced and Distilling’s Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale. golden-orange in color. The brewery’s signa- Far less heavy than the brewery’s other ture smooth, creamy texture still allows the bourbon-barreled offerings, this pumpkin beer to stand out. This Oktoberfest is certainly ale is surprisingly light and easy to drink more preferable than Abita’s variant and is for a beer that boasts an ABV, the alcohol by absolutely worthy of a follow-up purchase. volume, of 10 percent. Rounding up the five beer free-for-all Pumpkin flavor is certainly present, is Funky Buddha Brewing’s Sweet Potato but it doesn’t slap you in the face like some Casserole Strong Ale. By far the best beer of other seasonal ales – we’re looking at you, the five, this ale is sweet, bold and goes down Pumking. easy. The balance of spices and bourbon is a Although consuming more than a few is nice touch that adds an impressive complex- probably a task best saved for more seasoned ity to the beer. beer drinkers, anyone could enjoy this brew. Next is Abita Brewing’s Octoberfest, a Hints of spices, sweet potato and marshmal- surprisingly decent beer that is hoppier than low make this beer a delicious alternative to most other Marzens, which is a name used the standard pumpkin ale. At 9.5 percent interchangeably with Oktoberfest. Other ABV, it’s best to fight off the urge to drink than that, there’s not much to say about this more than one or two and save the rest for Grab a glass of Tang and dust off those one. It’s certainly drinkable, weighing in at another day. just over 5 percent ABV, and the unexpected jelly shoes, Nickelodeon brings back hoppiness provides an interesting twist This fall, don’t condemn yourself to a gru- that allows the beer to stand out from other eling three months of bland, mass-produced childhood favorites Oktoberfests. beers. Give these crafty seasonals a shot and see how much more exciting your beer By Angelina Bruno live action shows on Splat’s website, which drinking experience can be. Staff Reporter are shareable on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Children of the 1990s, rejoice! TeenNick released the vault of its ’90s shows, now Viewers can also connect with The Splat airing throwback classics every night from through Instagram, Vine and YouTube. The 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The channel is bringing website also features themed games, like the back childhood favorites like CatDog, Ren Rugrats: Hiccupping Dil and CatDog trivia. and Stimpy and Hey Arnold, as well as game shows like Double Dare. TeenNick will be airing the following USF St. Petersburg student Alex Gomez, programs: 18, is a big fan of Rugrats. “I can’t wait to look back on my child- All That, The Angry Beavers, hood,” Gomez said. “The shows remind me of all the times I spent with my siblings on Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Saturday mornings laughing our butts off.” The new series is appropriately named CatDog, Clarissa Explains It All, “The Splat,” sharing similarities to the pro- Hey, Arnold!, Hey, Dude, Kenan gramming series “Nick at Night,” and isn’t a separate channel. In addition to running & Kel, The Ren & Stimpy Show, these vintage shows, Nickelodeon is also using some replicate schedules, airing the Legends of the Hidden Temple, programs just as they did in the mid-1990s. In order to bring this blast from the past Rocko’s Modern Life, Rugrats, Sean LeRoux | The Crow’s Nest into modern day, the network has combined Salute Your Shorts and the programming with social media plat- Although many assume October to be a month overcome by everything pumpkin, Oktoberfests, winter beers and other spiced seasonal variants are quite popular forms for the ultimate user interaction. The Wild Thornberrys. as well. Fans can connect with their favorite shows through memes related to the cartoons and Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2015 | Volume 50 | Issue 8 crowsneststpete.com Pinktober makes me sick By Moriah Parrish is now a 99 percent 5-year relative thinks they’re making this time of that must be manufactured, in order Crow’s Nest Contributor survival rate for early stage breast year are not going to research. to donate a portion of the profits cancer detection. And these are In fact, while the organization to the organization. From there, a All the sym- good things and great news for does aid in the cost of screenings for small portion of that already, ahem, bols of October anyone diagnosed. breast cancer and in actual treat- small portion, will find its way to have come roll- There’s a catch, though. The rate ment, which are good things, only research breast cancer. ing out: pumpkin of women diagnosed with breast 18 percent of all revenue taken in It’s flat out not enough. spice lattes, Ugg cancer since 1982 has risen. From by the Susan G. Komen organiza- Manufacturing produces pollu- 1982 to 2001, the number of cases tion goes to research. tion, plain and simple. Pollution is Editor-in-chief boots, midterms, SAMANTHA PUTTERMAN and, ah, yes…the diagnosed per 100,000 women of all That word ”research” is also a generally considered to have carci- ubiquitous pink- races went from 106.5 to 138.8. The broad term covering several things: nogenic factors, depending on what Managing Editor numbers then dipped a bit, but have new treatments (new pharmaceu- is actually being produced. CAITLIN ASHWORTH washing of all things commercial. Pink ribbons adorn many items, remained around 130 from 2003- tical medications to sell back to So, say, even though I already Creative Director and a pink version of just about 2012, the last year data is available. the patients), different types of have three reusable water bottles ERIN MORGAN anything can be purchased during So, although women have a breast cancer, genetic factors and, to take to the gym, I buy a fourth News editor this month. “Support the cause! better chance of surviving once of course, possible causes and pink one for $12, because I want to EMILY TINTI Buy ______and we’ll donate diagnosed, what good is that when prevention. support the cause and make others News assistant to the Pink Race For The Cure diagnosis rates have increased? Is I’m not saying that the Komen aware that I have. JEFFREY ZANKER Foundation to Support Everything anyone looking into what causes organization has not aided in But when creating that fourth Arts & Life Editor Breast Cancer Related! Save the breast cancer in the first place? making people aware of breast water bottle that I didn’t need pro- ANGELINA BRUNO Ta-tas!” The Susan G. Komen organiza- cancer and its effects on individ- duces pollution, and only pen- Arts & Life assistant Editor Now, I am a fan of women, an tion claims that 83 cents of every uals and families. I’m not saying nies of that $12 finds its way to JULIA MARCUZZO advocate for women’s health. I, like dollar raised goes to support its that they haven’t helped bring research purposes, how good can I Staff Reporter most Americans, know at least two mission. It turns out, though, money and a larger focus from really allow myself to feel about my LAUREN HENSLEY people personally who have been that the word “mission” is a large the federal government to breast purchase? Photo editor affected by breast cancer. But with umbrella underneath which many cancer research. I’m not saying SEAN LE ROUX all this continued support every things can be counted that the con- they haven’t helped more women I think I’ll just skip the mid- Advertising manager year, and the presumably vast sums sumer buying pink items may not than ever before fight the disease dle-pink-woman and send that $12 JESSICA JAGODZINSKI of money being poured into breast realize. and continue to live their lives after straight to research myself, thank Web Manager cancer research, why aren’t we The majority of that number, 38 treatment. They have. you very much. I encourage you to LIZ HOWARD seeing better outcomes? Hasn’t all percent of their total revenue, in But shouldn’t an organization do the same. Distribution Manager of this pink stuff helped? fact, goes to “education.” Education that claims to strive incessantly for DENNIS GEYER According to the originator of could also be considered market- a cure focus more of its dollars on Data quoted in this article can be adviser this pink movement, the Susan ing. It could be the pamphlets that research that would discover the found at ww5.komen.org. ROB HOOKER G. Komen organization, it has. you see everywhere telling you cause in the first place? If we don’t Mission Statement: The Crow’s Nest The organization was founded in about the foundation, or it could be know precisely what causes cancer is committed to providing its readers direct educational material about of any kind, how will we ever pin- 1982. Since then the 5-year relative Moriah Parrish is a staunch femi- with news relevant to the University of survival rate has increased from breast cancer. point the proper antidote? 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Oct. 13 at 4:30 p.m. SLC 2400 Almost is Enough By Choya Randolph Crow’s Nest Contributor I had. There were dozens of students rooting for me. Even my professor and classmates came, just to sup- port me. No one really wants to think I thought about all those moments I had on the about their goals and think “so dance floor with people I was blessed to have in my close!” or “almost had it!” life. I thought about all those moments when stu- But in reality, life happens. You dents came up to compliment my dress or tell me Spiceworkshop up focusedthe on the Ledeopening paragraph. can plan every aspect of your life how beautiful I looked. I thought about all those awe- perfectly and still be on an unex- some moments that I would’ve still had, whether I A Crow’s Nest pected life trail. won or not. I learned that this week. A close friend of mine wasn’t going to go to the I ran for Homecoming Queen ball, instead she was going to go to Tampa. But she and didn’t get it. changed her mind and surprised me on the dance That sounds a little sad, but trust me, it isn’t. The floor. She gave me a cute tiara and told me I was a reason why is because I genuinely had an amaz- princess. It was that moment when I was content with ing time at the ball. The entire week, I found myself not winning – because winning wasn’t going to give stressed – trying to campaign sufficiently, make me those moments, just being myself did. flyers, make sure I had the right shoes, that my dress I graduate in December and this was my last fit or that my hair would be curly enough for the style homecoming and I felt like I made it count. I felt like I yearned for. I was at home. All you need to do in life is just live It took me hours to get ready and all I could think and I felt like I lived that night. about was that crown. All I was focused on was how So, whatever?! I lost by a couple votes, life will go bad I wanted to win, but then I lost. on. A Crow’s Nest workshop focused on the opening paragraph. I’m not going to lie and say I was ecstatic about not winning. However, I was so proud of Cynthia. The I almost won and you know what? That’s enough Questions? gorgeous girl deserved the crown. Believe it or not, for me. Contact Caitlin Ashworth being honestly happy for someone who earned what you wanted is harder than it looks. [email protected] But then I thought about how blessed I was to even Choya Randolph is a senior majoring in be on the Homecoming Court. journalism and media studies. She can be Almost 20 girls applied and I was one of the lucky reached at [email protected] ones who made it. I thought about how much support
terrorizing ourselves. Our priorities in Tasmania led to immediate, are objectively out of place, and the sweeping gun control measures politicization of this issue doesn’t throughout Australia—The allow us to think objectively. National Firearms Agreement and The new normal We point our fingers away from Buyback Program. By Duncan Rodman are not enough. It’s not enough,” he on foreheads. The TSA screens the guns. It’s a mental health issue Since then, they haven’t had a Crow’s Nest Contributor said. “It does not capture the heart- every last crevice between your we say, not a gun issue. mass shooting in 19 years. ache and grief and anger we should body and your clothing before Some of us even have the audac- It isn’t because Australians are On the morn- feel. It does nothing to prevent this boarding a plane. The NSA collects ity to claim that these things mentally healthier than us. It isn’t ing of Oct. 1 my carnage from being inflicted some- data on everyone we can — citizen happen because we aren’t heav- because they are a slightly more phone buzzed. place else in America—next week or not — all in the name of prevent- ily armed enough. They claim, if homogeneous society than us. It CNN informed or a couple of months from now.” ing another terrorist attack. only all the students and teach- isn’t because they have a lower pop- me, informed It is preposterous that the most So why can’t we protect us from ers had guns, then they could have ulation than us. me in one simple powerful country on Earth, the ourselves? defended themselves from this The reason that Australia has push notification, that another supposed beacon of freedom and According to the CDC, from monster. remained free from massacres is mass shooting had occurred—this peace, is helpless to protect itself 2004 to 2013, 316,545 Americans I challenge anyone to look me because they chose to do some- time in Oregon. I let out a vocal- from its own people. were killed by firearms on U.S. soil. in the eye with a straight face and thing about it. Nearly two decades ized sigh, and without much hesita- We gladly spend the time, money 313 Americans were killed by acts claim that an environment com- ago, the Aussies came to the bold tion or thought, I immediately went and energy to fight terrorism. of terrorism. pletely saturated with guns will conclusion that a society with fewer back to work. The Air Force drops warheads The numbers don’t lie. We are ultimately lead to less violence. firearms is a safer one. Is this the new normal? Anyone who truly believes that Because of that decision, Since the massacre at must be stuck in some quixotic, Australia doesn’t have this hella- Columbine High School in 1999, misconceived, Wild West fantasy cious normal that Americans have mass shootings have become land. become tragically accustomed to. increasingly routine in this coun- So what can we do about this? There is nothing normal about try. Public outrage over these inci- It turns out that there’s a this new normal. dences is diminishing with each model “down under” for us to It can change. event. We are killing each other, follow—Australia. and we have become numb to it. Australia is strikingly similar To add insult to injury, we act to the United States. It’s a former like it is completely out of our con- British colony that values per- trol. And many of us will do every- sonal liberty and has a history of Duncan Rodman is a senior major- thing we can to morally justify conquering the untamed frontier ing in mass communications. He doing nothing about it. they now call home. The Aussies can be reached at duncanrodman@ In his speech following the hunt. They own property. They mail.usf.edu tragedy at Umpqua Community have rural communities. They’re College, President Obama diverse. They are like us in so expressed his unmitigated frustra- many ways. tion. “Our thoughts and prayers On April 28, 1996, a massacre Oct 12 - Oct 18, 2015 | Volume 50 | Issue 8 crowsneststpete.com Get on board with a new fitness trend Paddleboarding makes waves on the fitness scene as a low impact way to stay healthy and improve balance By Paola Mazzini Crow’s Nest Contributor open a paddleboard business. Perez she was looking said he had no idea how popular his for a more chal- sudden decision was going to be. lenging practice Stand-up paddleboarding is one To increase awareness of marine when she dis- of the fastest growing sports in the life conservation, CaribeSup spe- covered stand- world. According to an Outdoor cially designs each paddle board to up paddleboard Industry Association report, the support charities with a common yoga (SUP yoga). sport increased in public participa- interest – water. One is the Sea During her yoga tion by 29 percent in 2014. Turtle Conservancy with a sea instructor train- In recent years, paddleboards turtle design and another is the ing, Mae thought have become increasingly popular Manatee Club. about mixing in the area and are used for enter- Molly Curls, a recent trans- the practice with tainment, exercise and physical fer student, got involved at USFSP paddleboards healing. Yoga instructors, entrepre- by renting out paddleboards at and decided to neurs and the St. Petersburg com- the waterfront from the Haney pursue the idea munity are changing their routines Landing Sailing Center. Curls, who when training to be part of the new trend. works part time at a yoga studio, was complete. “Forty percent of the income wants her yoga practice to branch The practice for most watersports stores now out to stand-up paddleboarding of yoga on a pad- Courtesy of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come from the usage and rental offered in St. Petersburg. dleboard forces Tampa Bay Buccaneer placekicker Connor Barth, 29, uses paddleboarding as a full of paddleboards,” said Luis Perez, “I think it’s awesome that yoga every muscle in body workout to increase his kicking game. founder and CEO of CaribeSup, has this power to reach so many the body to work a local company that sells inflat- people, and now people have that and teaches how to find balance in Other sports, such as CrossFit website, NFL athletes are also able paddleboards with original chance to experience it on the a serene way. and professional football are using including the sport into their train- designs that are lightweight and water, which makes it an even more “You have to lose the balance to the technique of paddle boarding to ing to gain resistance and full body easily portable. unique experience,” Curls said. find it,” Mae said, referring to the create new exercises, build strength strength. After working in sales for 12 Yoga instructor Dani Mae from several difficulties and benefits of and add harder challenges. Placekicker Connor Barth years, Perez used his savings to Body Electric Yoga Company said SUP yoga. “This type of practice The Reebok CrossFit Games added the activity to his routine to is perfect for people who have had 2015 incorporated paddleboards to improve his kicking game. knee or hip replacements because it test the abilities of the contestants “It’s great for your flexibility and has no high impact.” in a totally different way. your balance, and leg strength as Mae explained that doing According to Reebok’s CrossFit well,” Barth said on the Buccaneers yoga on solid ground only works Games website, director Dave website. “It’s kind of a total-body between five to 10 muscles in the Castro said they had performed workout that’s not going to have body – but maintaining balance is different tests in water but never the effects that running does, the a different story. The body has to involving boards. The idea of incor- pounding on your body.” use more muscles to keep the posi- porating the boards in the 2014 As the paddleboard industry tion, activating the nervous system games was in mind but a variety grows, communities are starting to help recover the injuries. of situations prevented the activity to incorporate the new trend into “This type of practice is static from happening. their daily routines, while experi- but you still are using all the mus- The race involved a 500-meter encing the benefits the sport pro- cles, strengthening and building swim, followed by a two-mile knee vides to the body, as well as the con- the compression back to the joints paddle and another 500-meter nection with nature. to stabilize it,” Mae said. swim. The competitors, individu- Five years ago, Andrea Natera ally or groups, strived to maintain “Some people don’t like work- suffered from an ACL knee liga- their balance and stay on the board ing out, so if you can make it fun – ment injury. through surf waters. The point of and being out on the water is one of “I’ve been doing CrossFit for two this test was to show the strength the ways to make it fun – it’s a great years now and I’ve noticed when I of the contestants and their abilities time,” Barth said. do SUP yoga I don’t experience on the water. Courtesy of Paola Mazzini high impact on my knees,” Natera According to Scott Smith, senior Student Molly Curls paddleboarding at the USFSP waterfront. said. writer of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein During the first hour, Muncy and Jack the Ripper. gives what’s called the “Scooby Heaven or hell? One of Hellviews most popular Doo” version – a toned down, Hellview Cemetery brings spooky fun and donates characters is Madame Oar, a 19th guided tour. Characters from car- to local charities century brothel owner who was toons and games guide young rumored to be behind the disap- guests with a torch from the By Caitlin Ashworth grew larger each year as Muncy pearances of visiting sailors. Minecraft video game to ward off Staff Reporter developed Hellview Cemetery, and Some of Muncy’s most nota- monsters and “creepers.” his alter ego, The Caretaker. ble finds for the cemetery include “We’ve had lines down the Every October for almost 20 According to Muncy, legend has an organ for the Phantom of the street,” said Dale Aden Jr., 44, a years, Mark Muncy, 44, has trans- it that St. Petersburg is filled with Opera room, an Overlook Hotel long-time Hellview volunteer. formed his yard in Northeast St. Native American burial mounds bottle from the movie, The Shining, The Hellview Cemetery is open Petersburg into a labyrinth of horror and forgotten cemeteries. and an authentic coffin from a flea five nights in October, for three he calls “Hellview Cemetery.” And Hellview Cemetery might market. hours each night. Muncy said Muncy was a regular at just be one of them, he added. And for the grand finale – every- the biggest night had about 1,000 Universal Studio’s Halloween “The whole area is a huge grave- one’s worst nightmare. A clown. people, doubling the average of 500. Horror Nights, but when he started yard,” Muncy said. “You could have “I’ve always been Mr. Jingles,” a family, he decided it was time to a house on top of one.” Courtesy of Blackeyed Susan Photography said scareactor Aric Stevenson, Hellview is free and open to bring the haunt to his suburban As an avid fan of traditional The Hellview Cemetery 29. A veteran of Ohio’s notorious the public. However, donations neighborhood. horror, Muncy plans to have “clas- caretaker, Mark Muncy’s alter “Haunted Hoochie,” a metal-head’s are appreciated and are given to What started as bloody hand- sic monsters” this year, such as Dr. ego. scare house mecca where typical charities. prints on the windows in 1996, rules don’t exist.