Bloody Blarney Your Gaelic Guide Page 13

Bloody Blarney Your Gaelic guide Page 13

Lucked Out Women’s basketball team gets robbed of A-Sun Tournament title Page 19

Three-leaf Clovers SG Executive candidates duke it out debate-style Page 4

University of North Florida Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Page 2 hodgepodge Wednesday, March 10, 2010 graphic of the week Chad Smith | s pinnaker

Last week by the numbers Q of the W: What drunken tattoo would you unashamedly receive this Spring Break? Each week during the school year the Spinnaker staff reports what’s going on around campus, the city, the state and the nation: the good, the bad and the ugly. In this little space, we want to summa- “I would be ashamed of any tattoo, I don’t want one.” rize what the average Osprey should know about the past week. - Justin Sacharoff, Journalism, Junior dollars the proposed budget is going to cut from the Annual 4,723 Tailgate Classic “I’d get a dragon on either my back or my chest.” estimated attendance of students who attended the first - Thomas Phengchanh, Information Systems, Sophomore 100 student media led debate UNF Students traveled to Rally “If I get a tattoo, [I’d get one] of the name of the country 50 in Tally I went to.” - Diannah Williams, Elementary Education, Freshman number of blocks Shennette Sheffield got in the A-Sun tour- 6 nament semifinal “The name of somebody I can’t remember.” book released in Professor 2nd Michael Wiley’s mystery series - Eileen Vranesh, Civil Engineering, Post-Baccalaureate

“A Celtic knot.”

Front Page: Spinnaker Graphics Team - Alex Quintero, English, Graduate

Page 2, Hodgepodge Pages 9-10, Discourse Page 3, Police Beat Pages 13-18, Expressions Pages 4-8, News Pages 19-23, Sports Index

Wednesday, MARCH 10, 2010 police beat Page 3

1 March 2 – Information (Building 50) – Student march 2 - march 6 James John Sorce became frustrated during an exam and began asking the teacher multiple questions about it. When the professor said he could not answer his questions, the student purposefully broke his ink pen in half and stormed out of the room.

2 March 2 – Information (Garage 44) – Two drivers wanted the same space in the parking garage by the Fine Arts Center, and therefore, engaged in what the police report called a “standoff” for the space. The driver who lost the standoff retreated from the cases invovling space, and the victorious driver and passenger began drugs since Aug. walking toward the exit. The driver who did not get 28 21, 2009 the space then reportedly drove toward the driver as if to hit him and then stopped short of doing so. The officer left a note on the car for the driver to call, and when she did, she denied swerving her car toward cases of burglary the couple. since Aug. 21, 2009 36 3 March 3 – Simple Battery (Building A) – UPD was dispatched to Osprey Village in reference to a student, Darryl Lindell Whitty, with a warrant out for his arrest. When they entered his apartment, he said he didn’t have any identification, and when they attempted to arrest him, he resisted. This led to a struggle, which included many officers as the suspect attempted to exit through the front door. At one point, he tripped and lost one of his red tennis shoes before he escaped the officers, fleeing from the building. One officer received bruises to her wrists and hands. UPD never 1 In this badge, the Spinnaker caught the student. keeps a running total of certain crimes around UNF during the 4 March 5 – Information (Osprey Crossings) – UPD re- 2009-2010 school year. sponded to the Osprey Crossings because of a possible suicide threat. When UPD questioned the student, he said he’d argued with his girlfriend about how much time she spends with her sorority. He’d said during previous arguments that he might hurt himself, but while talking to the officer, he said he didn’t have any real desire to do so. UPD let the counseling center know about the incident.

5 March 5 – DUI (Kernan Boulevard near Osprey Ridge Road) – Someone was driving with two flat tires and smoke was coming from underneath the hood of 2 the car. The officer realized the driver was drunk when he pulled him over, because the driver’s eyes were red, his speech was slurred and his breath smelled of alcohol. When the officer asked him to take sobriety tests, the driver told him to just take him to jail. The officer 3 checked to see if there were any reported accidents, but his attempts were unsuccessful.

6 March 6 – Drug Investigation and Paraphernalia (Building R) – An officer referred four students to Stu- dent Conduct and arrested one in the Osprey Cross- 7 ings after a drug investigation revealed a glass pipe with marijuana residue, a small amount of marijuana and four Vyvanse pills, for which the student did not have a prescription. The officer also gave one person unaffiliated with UNF a trespassing warning. UPD investigated their room after a Resident Assistant contacted them because of the marijuana smoke smell coming from their room. BEAT of the Week

7 March 4 – Damaged Property (Building Y) – UPD responded to the Osprey Landing, where a room was filled with smoke. When UPD asked a student what happened, he exclaimed that the microwave “blew up.” Someone was asleep in the smoke-filled room, 6 4 and no matter how hard the officers tried, they could not wake her. Therefore, they carried her from the room. The officers returned to the room to find two smoldering pillows. They took the pillows outside, where they burst into flames. A student was able to 5 assuage the flames with a bucket of water from his truck. Both students — the one who exclaimed about the microwave and the one who awoke upon being carried out — admitted to having been drinking.

Compiled by Rebecca McKinnon. Source: UPD police reports. UNF Campus map: Facilities Planning and Construction Office. Page 4 news Wednesday, March 10, 2010 SG president, vice Publishing company offers online textbooks for free president hopefuls weigh-in on key issues

By josh gore Senior investigative reporter

About 100 students packed into the Boathouse March 9 to listen to the student body presidential and vice presidential debate with candidates from the Red Party, Yellow Party and United Ospreys Party at the first Center for Student Media debate. Despite the large turnout, the crowd was mostly party-line driven. And whether the candidates gained or lost anything from the debate is still too ear- ly to tell. Student Government Chief of Staff and Red Party Presidential candidate Tom Blanchard thinks despite the dearth of undecided voters, his party’s ticket improved its chances in the March 30 to March 31 election. “I think we gained momentum,” he said. Blanchard said more surveying was key to really understanding the student body. “We are going to do student sur- ph o t ill us trati o n: E rik tanner | S PINNAKER veys consistently every month,” Blanchard said. But current student body vice president and United Ospreys presidential candidate Mike Saathoff doesn’t agree. “We can sit down, and we can take polls all day long,” Saathoff said. “A poll won’t do anything. I’ve seen polls, we cant keep throwing donuts at people to expect great results.” One of Saathoff’s initiatives is to implement navigational systems to improve the shuttle service. Genivieve Steiner clicks away on her computer while her burning textbooks light the way to her internship. Saathoff said SG needs to become more transparent and needs Student is working toward bringing of the semester, Steiner has spoken to 25 to 30 he is not quite convinced Flat World is ready to to be better when it comes to public professors, which often leads to multiple follow- serve UNF fully. Flat World Knowledge does not records requests. the sentiment to UNF classrooms up appointments. cover the courses he teaches. Looking at credentials, Saathoff “They usually love it,” Steiner said. “They “Often times, teachers make their decisions said he is the most qualified for the always want to schedule more, know more.” based on textbook quality,” Michaelman said. job because of his experience in SG. By Emily hartford Steiner introduced Flat World Knowledge “While I think it’s important to keep down the Saathoff has ran with the Red Party staff writer to accounting professor Jeff Michaelman price of books [for] student[s], you’ve also got for three years but left the party this make sure you’re getting the right materials.” election cycle. This semester, Genivieve Steiner, a UNF Through her internship, Steiner is work- “The whole reason why I’m not marketing management junior, spent $684 ing to meet these needs and to add UNF to Flat running with the Red Party is simply on textbooks. “I know so many World Knowledge’s schools. because I’m tired of seeing backdoor The high cost put off Steiner, like most other “I know so many students that struggle politics,” Saathoff said. “I’m tired of college students, she said. students that struggle to afford textbooks and so many professors text messages being sent and breaking She found a free alternative while searching are aggravated with the textbook industry of Sunshine Law and the list can go on, for an internship this summer. to afford textbooks in general,” Steiner said. “It’s just a really and on.” “When I saw the internship on CareerWings, good solution.” Yellow Party presidential candidate I almost rejected it,” Steiner said. “I thought it Sitou Gilles Byll-Cataria wants to see and so many professors E-mail Emily Hartford at was too good to be true.” more minority students involved in [email protected]. But it is true: Publishing company Flat are aggravated with the process. Though the Yellow Party World Knowledge offers free online college text- may be viewed by some as the un- books, $24.95-54.95 print versions, and low-cost the textbook industry derdog, Byll-Cataria thinks there are audio versions and study aids to over 500 uni- Books offered for free enough students at UNF that he can versities and colleges, and Steiner’s job as an in general. It’s just a pull voters from where Saathoff and intern is to bring its books to UNF. • Business and Economics: Blanchard cannot. Jeff Shelstad and Eric Frank are the co- really good solution.” Published - 19 “I say what I have on my heart, and if founders of Flat World Knowledge. Together, In the works - 9 it’s what the students want, I urge them they have 37 years of experience in traditional to do the right thing,” Byll-Cataria said. higher education publishing careers. They quit - Genivieve Steiner, • Humanities and Social Science: All three candidates said they would their jobs with dreams of revolutionizing the UNF Student and Flat World Together intern Published - 1 veto the current budget that was recently textbook industry, Shelstad said. In the works - 3 sent back to the Budget and Allocations “Our customers were either confused or Committee. They also said they approve irate,” Shelstad said. “So we decided to set out • Professional and Applies Science: of the proposed wellness center and will on our own and see if we could build a better in February. At first, he was unsure of the In the works - 1 continue to review parking to make it set of products and a business to better serve company’s product, but the list of authors easier and more efficient for students. those customers.” impressed“ him. • Science: Also, all three said they would not Professors also benefit from the company’s “They have some really high quality people In the works - 2 raise the student fees associated with SG open publishing license, which allows faculty involved,” Michaelman said. “So I think there’s that is tacked onto each student’s cost to customize the content. really some credibility to what they’re doing.” • Math: of tuition. This is something Steiner focuses on in her Although Michaelman thinks the idea of In the works - 1 E-mail Josh Gore at meetings with UNF professors. Over the course flexibility and free student access is interesting, Flat World Knowledge Web site. [email protected]. Wednesday, march 10, 2010 news page 5 SG members, students rally in state capital Around the State Charges possible for UCF student in bomb scare Prosecutors are weighing charges March 4 in Orlando. against a Florida college student who Pye’s father says his 19-year-old son prompted evacuations after someone only brought the device home to show saw a fake bomb he made for a the- it to him. ater class in his truck. Several businesses were evacuated Matthew F. Pye was arrested March and emergency workers and police 6 in Ocala. rushed to the scene. Pye’s University of Central Florida Assistant State Attorney Ric Ridge- instructor confirmed he made the way says such hoaxes are dangerous. device for an assignment. The fake However, he said, “There’s a dis- bomb, which looked like bundled tinction of being guilty of a crime and dynamite with a timer, earned an “A’’ being guilty of poor judgment.” Around the Nation Obama appeals for public support on health care

President Barack Obama accused Obama made his appeal as Demo- insurance companies of placing cratic leaders in Congress worked on profits over people and said Republi- a rescue plan for sweeping changes in cans ignored long-festering problems health care that seemed earlier in the when they held power as he sought year to be on the brink of passage. to build support March 8 for swift The current two-step approach calls passage of health care legislation for the House to approve a Senate- stalled in Congress. passed bill despite opposition to “Let’s seize reform, the need is several of its provisions and for both great,” Obama said at an appearance houses to follow immediately with that had the feel of a campaign rally. a companion measure that makes a File ph o t The president said dismissively series of changes. Republican critics in Congress contend The White House has said it wants they want to do something about ris- the legislation wrapped up by March ing health care costs but failed when 18, but that seems unlikely. UNF students along with students from 10 other state universities met with members of the state legislature at the Rally in they held power. Tally March 4. (Associated Press) Improvement Trust Fund (CITF), to all Florida universities for capi- SG sent students to rally Barnes said. tal building projects. Around the World in Tallahassee for state Last year, student response shot Currently, the university presi- down a bill which proposed to make dent consults the student body pres- Iran tries suspects in protester prison deaths universities’ funding health insurance a requirement for ident to decide where funds will attending Florida universities. UNF be allocated. The committee would The trial in Iran opened March 9 torture death of the three in Kahrizak By Tyler white students came together again this further provide a “student voice for 12 suspects accused of torturing to detention center in the capital. staff writer year, reaffirming their stance on about where that money is going,” death three anti-government protesters Anger over the abuse emerged in mandatory health insurance. Mack said. tortured in prison during the turmoil August, after influential conservative Student Body President John To attend Florida State The $2,500 used to pay for Rally following the June elections, the official figures in the clerical hierarchy con- Barnes steered 50 UNF students to University, students must have in Tally came from student fees, news agency reported. demned the mistreatment of detainees. the capital building for the second health insurance of some form. as well, specifically designated as Iran’s judiciary last year charged 12 The outrage forced Supreme Leader annual Rally in Tally March 4 to FSU is the only school with this a special project by Barnes during officials at Kahrizak prison for involve- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to order the lobby with students from 10 other requirement, and Barnes hopes his first term. The funds paid for ment in the death of three protesters immediate closure of the Kahrizak. Florida universities on issues prev- to keep the policy a mandate the the charter bus and lunch for the detained there in July. The opening The confirmation by the hard-line alent to higher education. university — not the state govern- UNF students. sessions will hear the complaints and judiciary of the prisoner deaths proved Barnes and Student Government ment — decides. Mack increased advertising and charges against the men, although the one of the most devastating claims Director of Governmental Affairs “If an individual institution promotion for Rally in Tally this judge has banned reporting of details, against authorities over their treatment Anthony Mack packed a full char- wants to [make that decision], that’s year, and several departments on according to the IRNA. of protesters. ter bus, and several students fine,” Barnes said. “But [the state campus helped Mack by offering In January, a parliamentary probe The opposition says more than 80 who didn’t fit on the bus drove legislature shouldn’t] make all of students extra credit for attending found a former Tehran prosecutor, protesters have been killed in the post- to participate. us do it.” the event. Saeed Mortazavi, responsible for the election crackdown. The Florida Student Association, Students also promoted the reoc- SG Elections Supervisor Erica in which Barnes is directly in- curring investment plan for higher Richey traveled to Tallahassee for The Associated Press contributed to this report. volved, organized Rally in Tally to education called The New Florida the event. She said the turnout Compiled by James Cannon. provide students the opportunity to Initiative. UNF President John and support of UNF students educate themselves on the legisla- Delaney started it to raise money amazed her. tive branch and to come together as for higher education. The initiative “It wasn’t all Student News in Brief a “unified voice” to speak out about garnered support from Crist as well Government people,” Richey said. important issues, Barnes said. as Chancellor Frank Brogan. Crist “It was actually a lot more political ‘Antichrist’ free screening for students, friends Barnes and Mack considered plans to pour over $100 million science majors.” Movies on the House is presenting “Antichrist,” an unrated horror movie di- the event a success, with an over- into the initiative, with funding Richey expressed interest in pol- rected by Lars Von Trier March 11 at 7 p.m. all turnout three times larger than capped at $1.75 billion over five to itics and found the trip beneficial Admission is free for UNF students, faculty, staff and guests. Prizes will be given last year. Approximately 200 to 300 seven years. for students with similar political out at the event’s location, the Regal Cinema on Beach Boulevard. students from 11 state universities “The theory is that in order interests. Students were able to net- attended the event. to boost the economy, you need work with legislators and “see how Peace Corps holds information session for interested students While in Tallahassee, stu- to invest in higher education,” Tallahassee works,” she said. dents toured Florida’s remodeled Mack said. She said she networked with An information session will be held for students interested in learning about the Supreme Courthouse and senate The UNF and FSA lobbied for other elections supervisors to learn Peace Corps March 10 at 4:30 p.m. chambers as Florida’s 11 student the creation of a CITF commit- tips on how to run elections at UNF. Returning Peace Corps volunteer Alethea Parker will be speaking about her ex- body presidents discussed the tee. The committee would include Rally in Tally’s effects are perience overseas and answering student questions. To RSVP to the event, call Career capitol’s work on the New Florida students and faculty designated to currently unclear, but students Services at ext. 2952, or go to Career Wings under the March 10 session tab. Initiative program with Gov. make recommendations to the uni- are optimistic. Community garden seeks volunteers to give life to vacant areas Charlie Crist. versity president as to where CITF “They [legislators] made it clear UNF’s students fought for funds should be used. that they heard what we wanted,” UNF’s first community organic garden is looking for volunteers to help plant in and against issues like man- The CITF is a pot of money Richey said. empty areas around campus March 10 and March 11, 11:10 a.m. – 4 p.m. datory health care, the New collected from each institution E-mail Tyler White at Volunteers will meet at the Nature Trails offices or at the garden located in Lot 100 Florida Initiative and the Capital through student fees, redistributed [email protected]. near the Parking Services building. Compiled by Jessica DuBois-Maahs. Page 6 news Wednesday, march 10, 2010 SG revisits 2010-2011 budget proposal

The B&A committee revised its proposal to weeks per year. The Adventure Leader position Zeroing the Budget Many agencies get a allocate funding for 120 hours instead of 80. took a pay cut from $15 per hour to $12 per hour The B&A committee dipped into the $47,000 The committee also voted to fund an as- — something the current adventure leader said special request fund in order to rectify the bud- funding boost sistant director position in the UNF Aquatic he was fine with, according to the committee. get and give SG agencies the money they need- Center. The position was initially zero-funded, ed, Samra said. but it could not be zero-funded without a year’s Women’s Center The move left SG with “virtually no money By max jaeger notice, so the B&A committee approved funding The B&A committee approved an extra $100 in special requests,” he said. assistant news editor the $9,220 to which it was obligated. to the Women’s Center’s promotional budget. When the B&A committee creates they bud- The committee made across-the-board cuts Two senators proposed adding $1,000 and $2,000 get, they base it on an estimated revenue from The Student Government Budget and from agencies’ “educational supplies,” be- to the Women’s Center’s programming budget, Activity & Service fees students pay per credit Allocations Committee met March 8 to final- cause many did not use their allotted amount but both motions died. hour. There will most likely be a surplus — as ize its proposed 2010-2011 budget, which comes last year, but the committee had to revisit one “I think the main thing with that was they students usually register for more credit hours from the Activity & Service fee. The committee agency’s educational supplies budget. Campus [representatives from the Women’s Center] than SG predicts — and that surplus will go into approved the second balanced budget proposed Recreation’s requested educational supplies didn’t come forth at the forum or notify us the special request fund, Samra said. this year, after the Feb. 12 budget was met with was intended for CPR training and supplies for that it really upset them,” said Treasurer After the B&A committee augmented the contention from students during the open fo- student employees. Matt Samra. above budgets, it faced a nearly $10,000 deficit. rum held Feb 17. “As a responsible Student Government, this The committee, at Samra’s recommendation, The committee revisited cuts it made to [funding for CPR supplies] needs to go in,” B&A Center for Student Media zero-funded the campus-wide subscription to Campus Recreation, the Center for Student Chair Kyle Nelson said. The B&A committee approved $16,485 in fund- the USA Today. With under $5,000 still unac- Media and the Women’s Center. All agen- The Eco-Adventure Program also received ing for an office manager position within CSM. counted for, the committee cut $4,723 from the cies got a boost in funding, with the campus- funding in places that had been cut or zero-fund- CSM was recently decentralized, and needs to Osprey Tailgate Classic’s budget, bringing wide subscription to USA Today and the ed in the initial budget. The budget committee have an office manager independent of SG, ac- it to $55,277. Osprey Tailgate Classic absorbing some of funded 20 more hours for equipment rental cording to the committee. There will be a second open forum 2 p.m. the difference. clerks. The newly proposed funding offers 60 The committee also approved funding March 10 to discuss the newly approved budget hours per week instead of 40. the Spinnaker’s managing editor position, before the senate votes on it later this month. Campus Recreation The committee voted to fund Eco- which was zero-funded in the budget’s first The Spinnaker will keep you updated regard- The UNF Arena sought 160 student employ- Adventure’s adventure leader and assistant ad- iteration. The position is funded at $9,700. ing changes to the proposed budget and its final ee hours for front desk clerks. The B&A com- venture leader positions. Initially zero-funded, It also cut close to $8,000 from vari- manifestation. mittee originally proposed 80 hours, but Arena the committee met the program halfway by ous agencies that was earmarked officials said it could not adequately staff the funding both positions 10 hours per week for a for advertising in the Spinnaker. two people per shift that the arena needs to oper- total of 36 weeks per year. The committee also decided the budget E-mail Max Jaeger at ate without severely curtailing hours available The Eco-Adventure program had requested cuts amounting to just under $20,000 would [email protected] for students. 20 hours for each position with a total of 46 be too steep. Wednesday, march 10, 2010 news page 7 Calif. test-taking case shows gap in visa security

Case shows vulnerability “Vulnerability with univer- for the right reasons, going to Ten schools — seven commu- the identities of foreign students, sities remains a top issue,” she school, otherwise they should nity colleges and three California education experts said. within university system said. “It’s a clean way to come into be deported.” State University campuses — Universities have resisted tak- the U.S.” Officials with U.S. were affected. ing on too much responsibility BY gillian flaccus Federal prosecutors charged a Immigration and Customs In one instance, Higgins col- for immigration enforcement in associated press writer California man Monday with op- Enforcement have not suggested lected $34,000 to take a full course the past, in part because of pri- erating a ring of illegal test-tak- the California ring was linked to load for a Saudi Arabian student vacy issues and because many SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A ers who helped dozens of Middle named Mohammed Ali Alnuaim schools have limited resources or ring accused of helping people Eastern nationals fraudulently and several of his friends then training for such work. from the Middle East obtain stu- obtain and keep U.S. student vi- haggled with Alnuaim over pay- “This is a constant arms dent visas by taking their pro- sas in exchange for tens of thou- “They have to be ments via e-mail, according to race,” said Stewart Baker, former ficiency exams and classes has sands of dollars. court documents. undersecretary for policy with exposed vulnerability in the na- Authorities allege Eamonn here for the right Prosecutors allege that some the Department of Homeland tion’s security tracking system Higgins, 46, and about a dozen as- of the clients traveled to the Security. “The DHS will have for foreigners who attend U.S. sociates helped the students stay reasons, going to Middle East multiple times to make some tough decisions schools, experts said March 9. current on their immigration pa- and gained re-entry to the U.S. about how much more respon- The bust unsettled immigra- perwork by attending classes in school, otherwise by applying for a student visa sibility for performing identity tion authorities and federal law- their name, writing term papers and registering to study at a dif- checks they want to place on uni- makers who implemented the so- and taking finals with guaran- they should be ferent college. versities, which have been pretty phisticated Foreign Student and teed grades of ‘B’ or above. Six of the students have been resistant to that kind of burden.” Exchange Visitor Information The case also alarmed Rep. deported.” charged with conspiracy to com- At Golden West College, a System after learning one of the Gus M. Bilirakis, a Florida mit visa fraud. Ten more have 14,000-student community college Sept. 11 hijackers had entered the Republican who became inter- been placed in deportation pro- in Huntington Beach, authorities U.S. on a student visa. ested in the student visa track- - Gus M. Bilirakis, ceedings, and immigration offi- were stunned by the claims that Immigration officials have ing system after a 2007 case at the Rep. from Fla. cials are searching for more than some of their foreign students broken up similar fraud rings in University of South Florida. 30 others still believed to be in had engaged in visa fraud. The recent months in Miami, Orange Bilirakis, a ranking member any terrorism. Authorities have the U.S. college doesn’t check student IDs County, Calif., Atlanta and the the House Homeland Security not ruled out further arrests in Authorities believe Higgins for routine exams and has no way Los Angeles area. All involved oversight and investigations the ongoing investigation, said may have helped hundreds of stu- of knowing if students are using Korean students. subcommittee, is sponsoring a Virginia Kice, an ICE spokes- dents between 2002 and 2009 and fake documentation, said Margie The scrutiny of foreign stu- bill that would require in-person woman. have evidence linking him to 119 Bunten, college spokeswoman. dents once they arrive on a U.S. interviews of foreign students Authorities said professional names, said Debra Parker, acting “They just have the documen- campus is a “serious chink in every 30 days during the school test-takers allegedly used doc- deputy special agent in charge for tation that they’re supposed to the armor” of the system, said year and every 60 days during tored“ driver’s licenses to gain U.S. Immigration and Customs have and if it’s fraudulent, we Janice Kephart, former counsel nonacademic periods. entry to exams, including a lan- Enforcement in Los Angeles. don’t check,” she said. “We just to the 9/11 Commission and the “Obviously this process that guage proficiency test that for- The extent of the investigation weren’t aware of this.” national security policy director we set up is not working and eign students from non-English raises critical questions about at the Washington, D.C.-based we have [to] find a better way,” speaking countries must pass to how much responsibility col- Center for Immigration Studies. he said. “They have to be here qualify for an F-1 student visa. leges should bear in confirming Associated Press. Page 8 News Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Chief Justice Roberts: Scene at State of Union ‘very troubling’

Roberts questions why the who joined the court in 2005. Justice Antonin Scalia once said Supreme Court attends he no longer goes to the annual speech because the justices “sit there BY jay reeves like bumps on a log” in an otherwise associated press reporter highly partisan atmosphere. Six of the nine justices attended TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Obama’s address. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts opened his appearance John Roberts said Tuesday the in Alabama with a 30-minute lecture scene at President Obama’s State on the history of the Supreme Court of the Union address was “very and became animated as he an- troubling” and the annual speech swered students’ questions. He joked has “degenerated to a political about a recent rumor that he was pep rally.” stepping down from the court and Obama chided the court, with the said he didn’t know he wanted to be justices seated before him in their a lawyer until he was in law school. black robes, for its decision on a Asked about the Senate’s method campaign finance case. of confirming new justices, Roberts Responding to a University of said senators improperly try to Alabama law student’s question, make political points by asking Roberts said anyone was free to questions they know nominees can’t criticize the court, and some have answer because of the limitations of an obligation to do so because of judicial ethic rules. their positions. “I think the process is broken “So I have no problems with down,” said Roberts. that,” he said. “On the other While Associate Justice Clarence hand, there is the issue of the U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts addresses students at the University of Alabama Law School in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thomas told students at Alabama setting, the circumstances and March 9. Roberts will be the ninth U.S. Supreme Court justice to speak at the law school since 1996. (AP Photo/Jay Reeves) last fall he saw little value in the decorum.” oral arguments before the court, “The image of having the mem- Breaking from tradition, Obama Court reversed a century of law the time, shaking his head and Roberts disagreed. bers of one branch of government criticized the court’s decision to open the floodgates for special mouthing the words “not true” as “Maybe it’s because I par- standing up, literally surrounding that allows corporations and interests — including foreign cor- Obama continued. ticipated in it a lot as a lawyer,” the Supreme Court, cheering and unions to freely spend money to porations — to spend without Roberts told the students he won- Roberts said. “I’d hate to think it hollering while the court — accord- run political ads for or against spe- limit in our elections,” Obama said ders whether justices should attend didn’t matter.” ing the requirements of protocol cific candidates. in January. the speeches. — has to sit there expressionless, I “With all due deference to the Justice Samuel Alito was “I’m not sure why we’re there,” Associated Press. think is very troubling.” separation of powers the Supreme the only justice to respond at said Roberts, a Republican nominee Wednesday, march 10, 2010 discourse page 9 Self-image week demeans women, fails to recognize men M ike To ma sso ni | S PINNAKER

t’s an age-old college tale. Two perfectly sponsored by the Body Image Task Force on the path of health by consuming high- Thirdly, it’s especially ironic that all of decent-looking girls are one-upping each of operationbeautiful.com, whose mis- fructose trans fat smothered crap is not the men’s restrooms lack the warm fuzzies. Iother when it comes to the circumfer- sion is to post anonymous notes in public a productive effort. It seems to just be a What, all men are in love with their ence of their legs. places for other women to find. favorable alternative to saying, “It’s OK that bodies? No. Have you ever eavesdropped on an UNF decided to adopt the cause by adorn- you’re doing nothing about your obesity, and Screaming sexism aside, all this proves is effeminate conversation that goes a little ing the women’s restrooms with shabby-cute people should love you anyways even if you body image concerns focus mainly on the fe- something like this? pastel construction paper signs and Post-it don’t love yourself enough to at least try to male gender. While this was likely manifest- “My thighs are so much bigger than notes that read, in Lucida Handwriting type- implement a change, and yes, we’re lying ed from ruthless advertisers, misogynists yours. I so need to go on a diet.” face, “Never question it, you ‘r’ beautiful,” about how looks don’t matter in the West and the natural phenomenon of contrasting “No way, my thighs are totally bigger “Notice the beauty that is in and around because they definitely do.” body types over the course of history, it than yours. I’m the one who needs to diet.” you” and clichés along the lines of “The mir- Secondly, for those students that have seems like the more attention you bring to And here you are thinking, am I actually ror won’t show your heart.” an actual psychological disparity that the problem (even if you mean well), the witnessing this? Both of these girls are beau- While whoever posted these signs’ inten- causes their reflection to appear quite more fortified the problem becomes. tiful — they must be insane. tions are reputable, and we obviously don’t larger and less attractive then it actually The only way to overcome this obstacle is Feb. 17 through Feb. 27 was National wish to dilute the mess body image issues is, which is who this awareness week is if the topic receives limited attention, even Eating Disorders Awareness Week — a can yield, these signs came off as counter- supposed to affect in the first place, don’t in jest. This is not to demean the serious collective effort of volunteers, profes- productive, vapid and borderline ignorant. you think these signs will merely remind nature of an eating disorder, but sional, health care providers, educators, First off, we all know it’s not true that them of their low self-esteem? to think that these ‘tip of the iceberg’ social workers and individuals invested in beauty is solely on the inside. How you ap- And won’t this just perpetuate their de- sticky notes are going to do anything but raising awareness of the pitfalls involving pear to others directly reflects what you put pression, in turn triggering them to further awaken a dormant insecurity, you must be eating disorders. March 8 through March into your body and how you use your body. starve themselves and/or stick their finger kidding yourself. 14 is Self-Image Week — a collective effort Comforting others that are clearly not down their throat? page 10 discourse Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Join the party Charlie; Crist should switch to Democrats he dramatic shift in Gov. Charlie money for personal expenses, such as the hair- “But won’t voters think I’m a calculating T Crist’s political fortunes must make cut, repairs on his family vehicle and a stop to political opportunist if I switch parties?” Awarded first place for Best of Show in 2005 him feel like he’s stuck in an episode of a wine store, should give tea partiers pause. Crist might ask. and second place for Best of Show in 2008 at “The Twilight Zone.” But, then again, this is the crowd that the National College Media Convention Newsflash, Charlie: You are a calculating by the Associated Collegiate Press. When Crist announced his intentions to believes President Barack Obama is a Kenyan political opportunist. run for U.S. Senate in May 2009, he appeared to socialist setting up FEMA reeducation camps. At this point, if you want to continue your Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest have a virtual lock on the seat. Not exactly a rational bunch. political career, your only option is to by the Florida College Press Assocation. Despite rancid economic conditions, switch teams. Crist’s moderate tone and over-tanned cha- Crist should take a lesson from Sen. Arlen Spinnaker Staff risma produced approval ratings hovering Josh Fredrickson Specter, a longtime moderate Republican from near 70 percent. Managing Editor Pennsylvania. On top of that, Crist maintained com- About the same time Crist started slipping, Editor in Chief James Cannon manding advantages over his opponent in the Specter switched parties. Managing Editor Josh Fredrickson Republican primary — former Florida House Specter was in a similar situation to Crist. Layout Editor Dan Rosemund Speaker Marco Rubio — in every measure of Facing an energized insurgent opponent Art Director Mike Tomassoni political viability: money, polling and Still, Crist’s efforts to out-conservative the flanking him from the right, Specter read the name recognition. ultra-conservative Rubio have thus far failed tealeaves and jumped ship. Business Manager Kristen Montalto Fast forward to March 2010: Crist is no to gain traction. At the outset, Specter still seemed unlikely News Editor Rebecca McKinnon longer the Sunshine State’s golden boy. There are signs Crist may be starting to to survive, having admitted that part of his Features Editor Beca Grimm His approval ratings have plummeted to understand this. rationale for the switch was his dubious elec- Sports Editor Heather Furey around 50 percent, and he trails Rubio badly in The back-wax kerfuffle notwithstanding, toral prospects in the GOP primary. Graphic Designer Chad Smith the polls. Crist has started to tact back to the But Specter now finds himself in an excel- Indeed, Rubio has become the darling of center recently. lent position to win re-election. The initial Copy Editor Ryan Thompson the Tea Party movement and national estab- His proposed budget includes robust in- skepticism he endured from rank-and-file Web Editor Ian Albahae lishment conservatives alike. creases in education spending — anathema to Pennsylvania Democrats is dissipating, and Photo Editor Erik Tanner He’s been praised effusively in conser- conservatives. he’s now polling competitively against his Asst. Web Editor Josh Simpson vative rags like National Review and The And when recently given the chance to take erstwhile Republican primary opponent. Asst. News Editor Max Jaeger Weekly Standard, gave a well-received a shot at President Obama’s stimulus package, Crist needs to recognize there is no room speech at the Conservative Political Action Crist reaffirmed his support of the measure, for moderates in the modern Republican Party. Asst. Features Editor Kim Nelson Conference, and several prominent national crediting it with job creation — big time Dissenting views go unheard amid the din of Senior Investigative Josh Gore Republicans have endorsed him. anathema to conservatives. dogmatic adherence to ideological purity. Reporter Add his steadily climbing fundraising It almost sounds like he’s gearing up to The Democratic Party, on the other hand, Asst. Graphics Kim Huddleston numbers and, all of the sudden, it’s Rubio who leave the GOP and run as an independent. isn’t called a “big tent party” for nothing. Ad Sales John Prince is riding the wave of inevitability. But all that would accomplish is ensure If the likes of Sens. Joe Lieberman and Ben Giovannie Medina Crist’s desperation was in full view this that the Meek shall inherit the senate seat — Nelson are welcome in the Democratic caucus, George Giouroukos week when he accused Rubio of using a Rep. Kendrick Meek, that is. surely there is plenty of room for Crist. Staff Writers Tyler White Florida GOP credit card to get a back wax. The South Florida Democrat has run an The electoral calculus is simple, Charlie. Emily Hartford “[Rubio’s] trying to pawn himself off as uninspiring campaign so far and trails both Stay in the GOP and get demolished by Jessica Dubois-Maahs a fiscal conservative,” Crist said. “And yet of his potential Republican opponents by Rubio, run as an independent and hand the Distributor Lianne Bronzo just in recent weeks, about two weeks ago, it substantial margins. seat to Meek, or join the Democratic Party and Adviser John Timpe has come out in news accounts that he had a If Crist does decide to run as an indepen- stand a fighting chance. Printer Central Florida Republican Party of Florida credit card that dent, however, he will spilt the Republican You’ve got until the April 30 filing deadline Publishing he charged $130 haircut, or maybe it was a vote, almost certainly allowing Meek to win to decide. What’s it going to be, Charlie? back wax — we are not sure what all he got at with plurality support. Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 that place.” So what should poor Charlie do? 1 UNF Drive E-mail Josh Fredrickson at To be fair, reports of Rubio’s use of donor Jacksonville, FL 32224 Easy: join the Democratic Party. [email protected].

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Corrections + Clarifications: “October 26, 1947, so I could be Hillary Clinton’s BFF”

The Feb. 28 story “Police Chief: UPD un- intentionally withheld reports from the - Jessica DuBois-Maahs, Staff Writer Spinnaker,” the Editor in Chief was for- warded the e-mail from Chief John Dean.

In the Corrections in the March 3 issue, the “The very beginning, pre-evil.” Spinnaker cited incomplete information from a source for Compassion 2010’s incorrect cost estimate. But it was also a reporter’s error for - Kim Nelson, Asst. Features Editor not double checking the numbers with SG Business Manager Randall Robinson. “311 Feet underneath the Sphinx in order to stop the mother clock, thus canceling the concept of time as we know it.” - Mike Tomassoni, Art Director

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A guide to drinking, existing Irish this St. Patrick’s Day by Kim Nelson Assistant Features Editor Cab companies in Jacksonville that How to say St. Patrick’s Day in Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig will take you to the other side of the rainbow and back, safely: St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and while the day meant to celebrate Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland (circa AD 385 - 461), is laced with religious meaning, Coastal Cab (Beaches): (904) 246-9999 modern society has forged it into a rather rambunc- tious day of gulping stout, sporting hues of emerald A-Team Taxi Services (Downtown): (904) and eating weird meat. It doesn’t matter if you’re 270-8880 Irish, or if you’ve never embraced these traditions before, but it’s our deepest desire to infuse you with Checker Cab Co (All around): (904) 765- the enchanting spirit of the Irish this Paddy’s Day — 9999 because traditions are all we have, and green looks good on just about anyone. Ready, lads? E-mail Kim Nelson at [email protected]. Five tasks to complete before luck will magically set in:

1. Find a four-leaf clover: Each leaf brings a different element to your life if you stumble upon one. Traditional Irish Pubs in Jacksonville Standing for hope, faith, love and luck, these buggers are almost impossible to find — it’s estimated there that guarantee to pinch: are about 10,000 three-leaf clovers for every single four-leaf clover. Beaches

Lynch’s Irish Pub: GREEN BEER AVAILABLE 2. Wear green so you don’t get pinched: Catholics 514 First St. N. wear green on St. Patrick’s Day to affirm their reli- (904) 249 5181 gion, while the Protestants wear orange as a state-

ment against Catholicism. The meaning of the Fionn MacCool’s pinching runs a little deeper than what America has 333 First St. N. popularized it as, but now that you know, although (904) 242-9499 the schism is ongoing and devastating, we suppose

you could pick a side if you want to get real legit. Fly’s Tie Irish Pub 177 Sailfish Drive 3. Kiss the Blarney Stone: The stone of Blarney (904) 246-4293 is located on a castle in Ireland that tends to attract tourists. It’s been a tradition to kiss the stone, and the Arlington word “blarney” has come to mean flattering or coax- ing talk. So if you can’t make it to the emerald shores, TJ’s Irish Pub just hit on someone with some blarney lines. 12020 Fort Caroline Road (904) 997-8944 4. Catch a leprechaun: A type of faerie in Irish folk- lore, these cuties take the form of an old man dressed Riverside in red and green. They make shoes and are usually caught in an intoxicated state that can be blamed on O’Brothers Irish Pub their potent home-brew or Poitin. As self-appointed 1521 Margaret St. guardians of treasure, make him lead you over the (904) 854-9300 rainbow to his pot o’ gold.

5. Try to dye the St. Johns River sparkly green like they do to the Chicago River: We realize it’s already a gross green-brown color, but gather some friends, and see what you can do.

What to sip or chug on in the pub:

Irrelevant Irish inkling: Generally, alcohol will not be on sale before mass ends on Sunday

How to say Whiskey in Irish: Fuisce

1. Whiskey: Jameson or Bushmills 2. Beer: Murphy’s Stout, Kilkenny, Smithwick’s and Guinness 3. Cider: Kelly’s Traditional Irish Cider or Magners 4. Cream liquor: such as Irish Crème or Irish coffee 5. Mead wine: made from honey, water and yeast 6. Alcopops: basically a fruity wine cooler type. So even if you don’t drink like an Irishman, you can still drink Irish.

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A new slant on post-hardcore Advertisement by Max Jaeger Assistant News Editor

Omaha indie song- sters Cursive will take some respite from the cold and the corn- fields of the Midwest at Jacksonville Beach’s Freebird Live March 20. Expect to hear a mix of the raucous, angular melodies from 2003’s sug- gestively titled “The Ugly Organ” and introspec- tive lyrics a la Cursive’s 2000 discourse on divorce “Domestica.” Personally, I look forward to hear-

ing just about anything File ph o t off of “Happy Hollow” Unlike their organ, Cursive ranks far from ugly, as shown above. in this, the southern van- guard of the Bible Belt. single-heavy set is an effort to win new Though Cursive was, according to gui- fans, he said. tarist Ted Stevens, initially conceived as The band has done two-night stays at a straight-up, two-guitar rock band, the The Social in Orlando, but Jacksonville band has expanded its sound over the doesn’t seem to be Cursive’s market. years, including a four-year stint with a Next time Cursive passes through Duval, cello player and brass orchestration on however, fans can expect a different experi- recent albums courtesy of fellow Saddle ence because frontman Tim Kasher saves Creeker Nate Walcott. past sets from each city and refers to them On March 20, the band’s keyboardist, when writing new set lists, Stevens said. who also plays trumpet and flugelhorn, will hold down brass section and throw E-mail Max Jaeger at in some improv on the normal melodies, [email protected]. Stevens told the Spinnaker. The show will be a mix of classics and Cursive performs with Alkaline Trio March songs off of the band’s most recent album, 20 at Freebird Live. Doors open at 7 p.m., “Mama, I’m Swollen,” Stevens said. The and tickets are $17.50 in advance, $20 day of show. wednesday, March 10, 2010 expressions page 15 Flesh-free first of the week, VEGANS say ‘try it’ Advertisement by Josh Fredrickson more meat for you.’” Managing Editor Vegetarian and vegan alter- natives are abundant and inex- The UNF VEGANS pensive, said Rhett Anderson, (Vegetarians Educating for an English freshman and two- the Good of Animals, Nature year vegan. and Society) Club wants you “It’s the easiest thing in the to veg out Mondays by partici- world,” Anderson said. “I don’t pating in “Meatless Monday,” really understand why more a global campaign to reduce college students don’t follow a meat consumption and raise vegan-friendly diet, it’s so easy health awareness. on the wallet.” Meatless Monday began Anderson encourages stu- in 2003 as an initiative of the dents to give the Meatless nonprofit group The Monday Monday project a try and broad- Campaigns in conjunction with en their dietary horizons. the John Hopkins’ Bloomberg “Expand your palate and ac- School of Public Health. cept more vegan food into your “Basically we just want to diet,” Anderson said. “Think encourage UNF students to join anner | Spinnaker about the whole world and not just your backyard when the growing number of individ- ER ik T uals who are taking the pledge One student de-meats his burger by pulling out the beef patty. you’re eating.” to not eat meat every Monday,” The VEGANS Club is a said Elizabeth Georges, a nutri- environment, but perhaps most O’Neill said. small but dedicated bunch, and tion junior and VEGANS presi- of all, personal health. The directive of Meatless they’re always on the lookout dent. “The idea is by cutting back Monday is less didactic than for more peeps to get involved, According to the Meatless on meat, which contains satu- informational, more informal Edwards said. Monday Web site, that list in- rated fat, Americans greatly than in-your-face. “We have 15 active members, cludes Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul reduce their risk of heart dis- “We’re not about converting and we would love that number McCartney, Al Gore and Simon ease, stroke and certain forms everybody to vegetarianism,” to grow because we know there Cowell, to name a handful. of cancer,” said Tami O’Neill, O’Neill said. “The idea behind are more vegetarians and veg- As the name of the campaign assistant editor for Meatless the whole campaign is to make ans on campus,” Edwards said. suggests, Meatless Monday Monday. people aware of what they’re Don’t get the idea that you seeks to inspire people to give Going vegetarian, even for putting into their bodies and have to be a vegan or vegetarian up meat products once a week. one day, will save some ani- giving them the information to join, either. Georges said any- “Many people think it’s really mals, improve your health and they need and the opportunity one is invited. difficult to go vegetarian or to go reduce your carbon footprint, to make healthy choices in VEGANS meets every other vegan,” Georges said. “But just O’Neill said. their life.” Tuesday at 5 p.m. Its next meet- taking one day out of the week to “It’s just such a simple The VEGANS Club concurs. ing will be held March 23 in the change your diet will change so change you can make that not “It’s not like we’re going to Student Union, room 3601. much more.” only has an impact on your per- push this on the school at all,” The goal of the project is sonal health but has an impact said Madeline Edwards, a com- E-mail Josh Fredrickson at to reduce meat consumption on the environment that we munication junior and club [email protected]. by 15 percent, which will pro- live in now and that we’re leav- secretary. “It’s not about ‘Hey, duce benefits for animals, the ing for the next generation,” UNF, it’s Meatless Monday, no LIT KICK Far from a Friskies commercial, ‘Kitty’ remains a mystery by Max Jaeger investigates the tensions between passion Assistant News Editor and obligation with no whole-hearted en- dorsement for either. “Judy Terrano was lying on the carpet. Wiley’s interest in cultural contact The Virginity Nun. She looked nothing like zones becomes very apparent in the inter- Jesus. Her dress was shoved up to her neck. actions between the various ethnicities Her underwear was beside her. ... She had no which inhabit the book. He takes Chicago’s blood on her at all.” real issues of gentrification, ghettoization UNF associate English professor Michael and urban decay and translates them into a Wiley’s novel “The Bad Kitty Lounge” offers story that literally spans a week and figura- up a hard-boiled detective thriller with equal tively spans the last century. parts action, mystery and comedy. ‘Kitty’ is Through Kozmarski, ‘Kitty’ also typifies the second in a burgeoning series which fol- humanity’s search for knowledge and our lows detective Joe Kozmarski through the simultaneous resistance to being known. Chicago streets. Various powers within the story actually pay While working a divorce case and spy- Joe to cease his investigation, yet he contin- forces allow Joe to live, but his seeming im- ing on his client’s wife and wife’s lover, ues at the risk of his and his family’s lives. penetrability frustrated me as I read. Kozmarski witnesses a man set fire to his As a man who finds things out about peo- While ‘Kitty’ was not particularly moving mark’s car. He investigates the misdemeanor ple for a living, Kozmarski ironically resists or deep (and I don’t mean to imply that that is and soon uncovers a larger plot that ties to- people knowing about him. He remarks to nu- a necessary condition for “good literature”), it gether rich urban developers, 1960s race rela- merous characters, “I don’t think I like you was an extremely entertaining page-turner of tions and a murdered “Virginity Nun” with a knowing so much about me.” a thriller. The pace was great, and I constantly suggestive tattoo and a shady past. The notion seems to be a comment on wanted to know what would happen next. Kozmarski is all the things that a detective man’s quest for epistemological superior- The novel, it seems, would fit equally on noir hero need be: terse, reserved, divorced ity — or maybe I’m reading too much into it. the shelves of pedants and casual readers and alcoholic (though he’s recovering). As Read it for yourself. alike. Wiley hopes to continue writing and narrator, however, he presents himself in a My biggest gripe is that for all the danger intends to expand his two Kozmarski books light of which the other characters may only Joe courted, I never felt an inkling of worry into a 12-part series, where each novel takes see glints. He is also a family man who takes for him or his often imperiled family. Joe place during one month of the year. Wiley care of his 11-year-old distant cousin Jason. has a gun to his head on more than one oc- is currently touring in support of ‘Kitty’ There’s a dark humor that pervades the casion, but the ones holding the gun never with stops in Nashville, Tenn., Chicago and novel as Wiley juxtaposes Kozmarski’s com- seem to want to pull the trigger despite their Phoenix, among other destinations. plex feelings with a brusque, business-like supposed interest in doing so. As the plot un- E-mail Max Jaeger at exterior. In its main character, the novel ravels, it becomes partially clear why certain [email protected]. page 16 Expressions wednesday, MARCH 10, 2010

Top Five Nonheadlining Groups to Not Miss at Harvest of Hope With quite the lengthy lineup crammed into a short, three-day time-span, Harvest of Hope should put off quite the overwhelming front. There’s the obviously exciting night-enders, sure, but what about the barrage of bands filling the daylight hours with tuneage? Lucky for you, I’ve compiled a list of Top Five Nonheadlining Groups to Not Miss at Harvest of Hope. Toss a little trail mix in your fanny pack, wipe a little zinc on your schnoz and do read on:

Holopaw

This gaggle of dudes hailing from Gainesville mastered the acoustic thing on their past two albums, moving along to a more electrified (and equally electrifying) sound on their 2009 release “Oh, Glory. Oh, Wilderness.” Despite the group’s recent transition from Sub Pop to Bakery — and with that, a shift out of its past trademark alt-country tenden- cies — singer John Orth’s vocals continue to ooze the same ardent emotion that forces a weakness in the knees. Let your soul reach the same level of dustiness as your feet, and be sure to catch the sweeties of Holopaw Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on Stage 2.

Danielson

Jesus-freak Daniel Smith started Danielson as a project during his college days in Jersey, however, the musical collective has since warped through a rotating array of members (and names). Most often, the group showcases Smith’s trademark, high-pitched vocal work with cute melodies and absurd/awkward lyrics. Catch the spirit Sunday at 12:05 p.m. on Stage 1.

Black Sheep

Something should be said about hip-hop culminating from either the North Carolina or Bronx area — that simply cannot be argued — so Black Sheep automatically snags street cred from solid East Coast rap gold cred. The trio joined the infamous Native Tongues family (also including A Tribe Called Quest and Mos Def) and went on to employ instrumentals later used in other awesome hip-hop ditties (“Similak Child” in the late Charizma’s “Apple Juice Break,” anyone? [ ... or maybe it was the other way around ... who really cares?]). Get back in touch with the (good) roots of this now om- nipresent (yet rarely adequately represented) genre Friday at 8:15 p.m. on Stage 2.

Lighthouse Music

The St. Augustine quintet proudly proclaims on its MySpace page, “It’s not a band, it’s a Philosophy,” and for Lighthouse Music, it’s kind of true. They converted a school bus to run solely on veggie oil and outfitted it to sleep eight and store all their musical instru- ments — and they’ve got lots. They’ve got a feel equivalent to Anti’s Man Man (who, ironically, plays Stage 1 on Sunday at 7:25 p.m.) mixed with the feeling evoked only from sucking on a spiked Snowcone whilst sprawled atop a classical piano (don’t ask me how I know this). Feel better about the environment, and catch them Saturday at 11:20 a.m. on Stage 3.

Cymbals Eat Guitars

Embodying the celebratory synapses that ought to saturate a live, festival experience anyhow, this experimental pop band gets that. The group hails from Staten Island, sounds like an outdoor firefly disco party, and a dude called Joseph Ferocious founded it. I rest my case. The Sam Prekop-Flaming Lips lovechild performs Friday at 4:40 p.m. on Stage 1.

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Horoscopes by The Spinnaker Sisterhood of the Celestial Skylines

Jan. 21 – Feb. 19 Feb. 20 – March 20 March 21 – April 20 April 21 – May 21 May 22 – June 21 June 22 – July 22

Air is the element associ- Throw ALL frustration You’re the pioneer of any To meet your goals, you Intellectual curiosity is Once rooted in a loving ated with this sign, ‘Quari. and confusion into the cre- adventure, fascinated work with great determi- one of Geminis’ main and secure environment, It means your visions are ative endeavors constantly with what lies ahead and nation and thoroughness traits. Gemini is like a you will have the freedom far-reaching and usually brewing in that beautiful constantly on the move without losing your sense child who approaches the to tap into the deep well of ahead of your times. Good head of yours. Try throw- toward it. Self-sufficiency of beauty and enjoyment. world asking ‘why?’ and is energy and creativity usu- for you, natural leader! ing some paint around, and fiery energy will car- A reminder: There is a highly enthusiastic about ally guarded behind the and see what happens. ry you through even the time for work and a time each new piece of infor- thick outer shell. most narrow of paths. for play. mation they encounter.

July 23 – Aug. 21 Aug. 22 – Sept. 23 Sept. 24 – Oct. 23 Oct. 24 – Nov. 22 Nov. 23 – Dec. 22 Dec. 23 – Jan. 20

Leos need audiences to Virgoans have the abil- Oh, Libra, your head is A simple task for the Don’t be alarmed if you Thank you, Capricorn, for share their joyful energy of ity to analyze whoever or in the clouds (not a bad Scorpio: lighten up. It’s find yourself traveling showing the rest of the self-expression and creativ- whatever they encounter, trait)! Just don’t forget easy to recoil back into the far and wide to find new zodiac what it’s like to be ity. Thankfully, this sign is increasing understand- about the other side of the depths of mystery where truths and meanings in down-to-earth (literally)! super confident, and you ing. Share your knowl- scale that will inevitably no one will bother you, but life, Sag. Your inherent op- You have the potential should have no problem at- edge and skills with those pull you back down to the you are way too powerful timism will motivate you to better society through tracting the right audience. a little less practical than earth. to keep yourself hidden. on this quest for wisdom! your work — just don’t be yourself. afraid to take the risk. page 18 Expressions wednesday, MARCH 10, 2010

With miles of asphalt and hours of boredom to conquer this Spring Break, combat the yawns with quick and easy entertainment ideas to satisfy the desire for fun. When on the road trip to deliverance, try How to battle sedan- these cheap and easy solutions for the common case of doldrums.

stuffed boredom Car-e-oke Entertainment Potential: one to two hours Compiled by Jessica DuBois-Maahs. It’s time to rejuvenate the mixed tape containing all the old favorites that beg to be belted. Riders should construct a song medley on tape, CD or playlist showcasing personal favorites that will transform your vehicle into a disco on wheels. Not sure if a particular song calls for a baritone or a soprano? The sheer volume of singers and music will drown out any feelings of singer’s anxiety. The Lung and Winding Road Entertainment Potential: 30 to 40 seconds Car Cornhole Entertainment Potential: 15 to 20 minutes Normally reduced to a water setting, breath- holding contests transcend their context in a Passengers can use Skittles or cheese balls to play. Rules are simple: Make the game that calls for a participant’s undivided small, preferably round snack into another passenger’s mouth and receive three attention. When approaching a tunnel, points. If the snack has missed the mouth yet landed on the face, one point. The wager who will outlast the underpass. When first person to reach 21 points wins the game and gains a disheveled car. facing flat roads ahead, see how many mile markers your lungs can endure. A note of caution to partakers: If on the verge of a Reading concussion, it’s best to forfeit. Entertainment Potential: Results will vary

While this common and inexpensive hobby is fantastic for obtaining tranquility and quiet at home, drivers One-Word Stories or passengers in vehicles should have a healthy weari- Entertainment Potential: 25 to 35 minutes ness to read. It only takes one person with motion sickness to trigger a disgusting chain reaction that This fireside staple can transform a bland drive can only escalate in the worst ways possible. Drivers into a Stephen King novel. Moving clockwise, especially should avoid indulging in a good book and each excursionist adds one word until it forms a opt for a much safer and less-distracting audio ver- story that is sure to make all imaginations labor sion. If the draw of text is too much to bare, make a in finding that key adjective. Suspense builds wager on who will fall victim to motion sickness first, until the last word is revealed. although everyone in the car will ultimately lose.

Recipe Rave Film Review Killer Celtic Corned Beef and Crazy Cabbage The only thing hot in ‘Time Machine’ is the water

by Beca Grimm does director Steve Pink (“Accepted”) de- Features Editor cide to remind you that this isn’t as creepy as your rickety uncle macking on your Triggering a natural reaction akin to peers by showing the dudes’ younger a boner among the 13- to 20-year-old male selves in mirror reflections ... however, I’m bracket lie the description: “Nobody gets still not sold. carded here, and everybody gets laid.” Most of the story revolves around an So it seems the writers behind “Hot agenda of scoring, saucing and skiing —with Tub Time Machine” might fall into this the least emphasis on the last, obviously. bracket maturity-wise as its characters The film doesn’t spend much time ex- use that exact phrase to describe the plaining how the young nephew kid still movie’s setting. exists because it’s totally not key. Well, it’s ‘Hot Tub’ follows the ridiculous plot kind of important at one point toward the line of three old-time buddies plus one’s end but is executed like a rush to tie some teenage nephew indulging in a weekend sort of sense or coherence into the screen- of tomfoolery and bromance in Kodiak play at the last minute. Valley. And what would bromance be with- ‘Hot Tub’ plays out like a super-stoned File P h o t out a little homo eroticism, hardcore booz- expansion on Judd Apatow’s drunken ing and a time-traveling Jacuzzi? napkin scribblings from when he broke Right, so some crazy Russian energy his heater. It so deeply yearns to be ris- Yes, this could be in your mouth then stomach if you follow the recipe. drink spills on something electric and que and smart but only comes up overly sends the gang back to 1986, a time when raunchy and nauseatingly predictable By Kim Nelson the butter in the pot with the bacon grease. these kind of old guys were young and hot, with tasteless grope scenes, shotty act- Assistant Features Editor - Add the cabbage and onion, stirring well stuffed with blow and raging libidos. ing (shame shame, Cusack, and not one to get the bacon goodness in the cabbage Chevy Chase plays the magical repair- scene standing in the rain) and projectile After a long, hard day of celebrating crevices. man who wises the crew up to the fact vomiting (in the film and perhaps in the your real or make-believe Irish heritage, it - Add about 1/3 cup water, salt and pepper that they spontaneously materialized in audience, too). would be only responsible and festive for to taste. this leg-warmer’d retro version of the ski Despite the half-baked plot and half- you to soak up all that grain alcohol in the - Cover pot with a lid, and cook over me- resort town and that they better be care- hearted performances, Pink manages to most traditional sense. dium heat for about 10-15 minutes. ful because of the butterfly effect and all arrange a pretty rad soundtrack with dit- - Chop the bacon into small pieces, then that crap. ties from Scritti Politti, the English Beat You’ll need: remove the lid from the pot, then place Taking no heed in Chevy the Wizard’s and Bowie. - 1 can corned beef chunks of pulled corn beef and chopped advice, the bro-band does it up decadently I’d recommend, however, spending your - 4 slices bacon bacon over the top of the cabbage. but with little negative repercussions. milk money on Scritti’s “Cupid & Pysche - 1 small onion, diced - Cover to cook until you reach your de- The bulk of the film shows the charac- 85” rather than sacrificing it and some - 4 tablespoons butter sired doneness. (Tip: Crunchier cabbage ters as who they really are: sad, money- brain cells to ‘Hot Tub.’ - 1 head green cabbage, coarsely chopped makes for a yummier dish.) hungry John Cusack, Craig Robinson from - salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste - Pair with potatoes and a traditional cider. The Office and some other guy ... an im- E-mail Beca Grimm at - Reach for your plate of gold and enjoy! age that just comes across as creepy when [email protected]. And then: E-mail Kim Nelson at they’re getting it on with smokin’ 20-year- - Cook the bacon in large pot over medium [email protected]. old Poison fans ... gross. Only occasionally heat until almost crisp, then set aside. Melt Wednesday, March 10, 2010 sports page 19 Refs rob women of A-Sun tournament title E rik T anner | Spinnaker

Mary Tappmeyer psyches up the UNF women’s basketball team during a huddle.

By Josh Gore officials made a mistake, we’re human it’s Senior Investigative Reporter what we have to live with. It’s not a review- able call so we go with what happened.” With seven seconds to go in the March 6 The missed travel call also found itself Atlantic Sun women’s championship game, on ESPN as the No. 4 play of the day later senior center Shennette Sheffield thought that night. her team was about to win an Atlantic Sun But despite losing the championship Conference championship. She wanted a game, the Ospreys really turned some championship ring and a chance to play in heads throughout the tournament. the NCAA tournament. As a No. 7 seed, the odds were heavily “I knew we were going to win,” Sheffield stacked against UNF. The Ospreys were the said. “I was getting chills.” first to break a seven seed winless streak in But when Eastern Tennessee State over 20 years. The seed has also posted an University’s Taronda Wiles took three 0-21 record overall in tournament history. steps while driving to the hoop with the The women did feel like underdogs dur- ball in her hand, the referee neglected to ing the tournament, Sheffield said. call a travel. She then sunk a desperation “If you’re the underdog, you have shot and allowed ETSU to win the game by nothing to lose but everything to gain,” just one point, making the final score 63-62. she said. Sheffield said the missed call cost the Sheffield said the Ospreys turned to Ospreys the game and the championship. mottos to keep pushing through. “I was upset the ref didn’t make the “Stay true to the blue,” was one motto, call,” Sheffield said. “I knew she traveled, and another: “Why not us?” and the whole crowd knew she traveled.” Sheffield can also leave the court with She also noted the look on the play- a part of history in her hand. She set the

E rik T er’s face was like someone who just all time record for number of blocks in made a mistake. the Atlantic Sun tournament. anner | Spinnaker As for the refs throughout the game: She said her team put UNF on the “They weren’t really calling consistently map in the Atlantic Sun women’s bas- the whole game,” she said. ketball community. UNF head coach Mary Tappmeyer was also very displeased with the call. E-mail Josh Gore at “Yes, I think it would frustrate anybody, [email protected]. Sophomore guard Brittany Kirkland shoots for the hoop in the game against ETSU. but it’s a call,” she said. “We made mistakes,

Baseball March 13 Baseball Golf March 10 vs. Lipscomb 10 a.m. March 3 March 5-7 vs. FSU 4 p.m. vs. UCF W 13-6 @ USF Invitational March 13 Women’s Tennis March 5 Finished Third vs. Illinois State 1 p.m. March 12 vs. James Madison vs. Belmont 2 p.m. L 12-6 Softball Softball March 13 March 5 Baseball game March 20 March 10 vs. Lipscomb 11 a.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Georgia State W 4-0 vs. Jacksonville University 1 p.m. at the Baseball Grounds vs. Memphis DH 4 p.m. March 3 March 6 March 14 Golf vs. Mercer W 55-40 vs. Jacksonville State vs. North Carolina March 15 - March 16 March 5 W 10-2 State 1 p.m. @ Rio Pinar Invitational vs. JU W 50-46 The baseball team plays downtown at the Baseball Grounds All Day March 6 Men’s Basketball only twice a year and this is the first Men’s Tennis vs. ESTU L 63-62 March 3 March 12 vs. JU L 76-69 vs. Belmont 2 p.m. page 20 sports Wednesday, march 10, 2010

InsidetheHuddle

Kim Nelson Heather Furey Josh Gore Chad Smith Assistant Features Editor Sports Editor Senior Investigative Reporter Graphic Designer

Question 1: As of last week, there were nearly 10,000 runners signed up for the Gate River Run, which takes place in Jacksonville, up 3 percent from the same time last year. What is the most memorable race you have ever run? I was drum major in middle school with A sock race at a skate park when I was a Not sure yet. I’ve never ran in a race or even a mara- my best friend, and we rehearsed on the kid. I am going to be honest, no one had thon. So I have to give props to them track field. Our band teacher gave us sweat a chance. right there. The most I have ever had to bands. We fit the part, so we left the band do personally was run around a baseball in the dust, and I lost. field a couple dozen times.

Question 2: The men’s basketball team lost in its first round of theA -Sun Championship, while the women’s team moved up the rankings. Was the women’s team the underdog that surprised everyone? Aren’t we always? Maybe you should just Absolutely, they had a rough season to They probably surprised some people. It was certainly a pleasant surprise upon expect perfection from now on. begin with and then they do well in the hearing that they were advancing in the A-Sun tournament. That is something that A-Sun Championship. Hopefully that doesn’t happen every day. results in greater notoriety for the team, bringing in more recruits.

Question 3: The Jacksonville Knights minor league football team will be playing at UNF March 27 at Hodges Stadium. Will this give UNF its football fix? It will only remind us that UCF also are If someone is looking for a football fix, I doubt it. Doubt it, but it’s great that we are finally the Knights, and that they actually have they shouldn’t be anywhere near UNF. bringing in some more variety like what a football team. Which I don’t care happened last time when rugby came about, but you know some do. to UNF.

Question 4: UNF will host a celebrity basketball tournament for charity featuring Nelly and Bow Wow. Which celebritiesCompiled by Hwouldeather Furey. you like to see go head-to-head? Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, oh, Dane Cook and Jimmy Fallon would be I don’tSteven think Colbert they and mean Bill toO’Reilly cheat. in Cut the ‘em Jack Bauer versus John McCain. Jack that already happened in “Bride Wars.” hilarious. Watching Cook play basketball someOctagon. slack? Well, at least they weren’t Bauer takes no victims, and McCain I could stand to see it again. is asking for a laugh. expelled. would wish that his wrinkled ass was back in Vietnam after a game of Horse with the dominator.

Compiled by Heather Furey. The furey factor Tebow’s self-promotion campaign draws in pricey memorabilia for hometown fans Tim Tebow, a legend at the University of or a picture would have generated a much starting at 6:45 in the morning at the Avenues Florida, had his first-ever autograph signing Heather Furey larger turnout.” Mall March 6, and many more will be anx- during his transition from college to profes- Sports Editor Rather than charging an outrageous price iously awaiting the day Tebow can join the sional football March 6 at the Avenues Mall for an autograph from a player, who isn’t NFL. Well, maybe Uche Nwaneri, an offen- here in Jacksonville. even a professional football player, he could sive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars, I think it’s safe to say he made quite the have hosted a charity event. Tebow could won’t be too excited. profit for his very valued John Hancock. have started a football camp or even created The three-year veteran didn’t hold back He not only sold autographs for a large a racing team for a 5k race. on his opinion of Tebow’s future in the wad of green at $160, but he also flashed Usually when people help with an organi- NFL. Nwaneri posted a few comments re- those pretty eyes and pearly whites of his as faith and hope to those needing a brighter zation, they want to get involved and be a part ferring to Tebow and the fact he doesn’t he posed for photos at the price of $75 a piece. day in their darkest hour of need. of something they are passionate about help- think Tebow isn’t NFL material on the I wouldn’t even pay $160 to see my favorite The only foundation I can spring for is my ing. They don’t just want to write out a check. Jaguars’ official message board. player, nobody is that important. But what do own. After all, I’m a journalist. I do understand why he did a signing. A “He can’t throw. PERIOD,” Nwaneri said Gator fans think? Tebow traveled back to his hometown, lot of college athletes with promising profes- in his comments on the Jaguars’ message “I was born and raised a Gator fan, and as after finishing up his final season as a col- sional careers do everything they can to pro- board. “… the QB wildcat WILL NOT WORK much as I love the Gators and their players, lege quarterback and playing in the Senior mote themselves before they enter any type IN THIS LEAGUE. PERIOD.” past and present, I think what Tim Tebow did Bowl, to officially launch the Tim Tebow of draft. Tebow was just following suit before Now that’s a man devoted to periods. It was wrong,” said Keith Jaudon, a UNF nurs- Foundation in advance of his first public his big day in April. looks like Nwaneri is one of those football ing sophomore. “No one should charge that autograph event, the foundation’s Web site The annual NFL Draft is from April 22 players who only plays and doesn’t talk to much money for an autograph and/or a pic- said. But there are better ways to get people to April 23 at Radio City Music Hall in New the media because you know these com- ture. Yes, he is considered by a lot of people involved with your foundation. York City, and you can expect Tebow and ments had the Jaguars’ public relations to be one of the greatest college players of all “I know that the proceeds were given his new throwing technique will drop jaws, managers shaking their heads. But does he time, but he is not God.” to the Tim Tebow Foundation, which is a just like mine did when I saw the prices of have a point? A large portion of the proceeds was said great cause, but he could have raised mon- his autograph signing. I guess we’ll find out in April. to go toward the Tim Tebow Foundation. The ey a different way,” Jaudon said. “I think I’m sure the 1,500 people who traveled E e-mail Heather Furey at foundation’s Web site said its goal is to bring charging less, a lot less, for an autograph from all across the U.S. and stood in line [email protected]. Wednesday, march 10, 2010 sports page 21

MEN’S BASKETBALL JU Dolphins drown the Ospreys in first round of Atlantic Sun Tournament Mercer defeated the River City champions

By Josh Gore Ospreys could have finished game with three points, two re- Senior Investigative Reporter the season with two or possibly bounds and one block. three less conference wins and Freshman forward Andy Diaz After a long season and a fin- still attain the No. 8 seed. also failed to give the Ospreys ish better than expected, the UNF Senior guard Eni Cuka any lift they needed to overcome men’s basketball team was elimi- wasn’t satisfied with the out- JU. Diaz finished the game with nated in the first round of the come of the game and having to two points and three rebounds. Atlantic Sun Conference tourna- hang up his jersey. He has been JU turned to its star point ment March 3 in Macon, Ga. around long enough to see JU’s guard Ben Smith to lead them Never giving up the lead dominance over the Ospreys. to victory. Smith killed the throughout the game, cross- JU has won nine straight Ospreys by shooting 14 for 18 town rival Jacksonville games against the Ospreys and from the free throw line and University had little trouble boasts an 11-1 record against scoring 24 points overall. with the Ospreys. them since they joined the Smith has been a nuisance “We were down 19 with 10:34 to Atlantic Sun in 2005. for the Ospreys all season. go, and we cut it to four with less Cuka led the Ospreys in scor- “I play the same way against than a minute,” said UNF head ing with 24 points, a great im- every team, the ball just hap- coach Matthew Driscoll. “So ob- provement from the beginning pens to bounce my way against viously we fought hard, and we of the season. [UNF],” Smith said. “It’s just tried to come back in the game.” In Cuka’s last nine games, he high energy and effort.” The 76-69 victory for the two- averaged 14.4 points per game, JU continued to its third con- seeded Dolphins made it the up from 6.1 points per game he secutive appearance in the tour- third straight time UNF has lost averaged in the first 22 games. nament semifinals, but Mercer to them this season. “We did not get the win, but I defeated them, blocking them

Driscoll credited his team E rik T want to thank the guys,” Cuka from reaching the champion- with playing hard and making said. “I had a great year, it was a ship game. anner | Spinnaker the tournament as the outright special year, we built a great bond seven seed and not by default. together, and we are a family.” E-mail Josh Gore at Because USC Upstate and Sophomore forward Matt [email protected]. Florida Gulf Coast University Sauey, who has led the team to are going through a transition wins throughout the season, a period, they are ineligible for Matt Sauey goes airborne during the game against JU. didn’t by any means have a stel- postseason play. This meant the lar game. Sauey finished the

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Nelly, Bow Wow to dribble up cash Sports in Brief at UNF to promote education YMCA closes, sending rock climbers searching The UNF Rock Climbing Club will have but the rock portion of the YMCA gym By Tyler White support,” Buckner said. to start looking for another place to prac- will remain open with a limited schedule Staff Writer Each team will play games all through- tice, as the South Metro Family YMCA on until July. out the U.S. to determine the winner. Philips Highway, which is the only public However, they might be able to climb Entertainers Nelly and Bow Wow will The losing team in the competition will rock climbing gym in Jacksonville, closes closer to UNF because a few rock climbers duke it out on the basketball court in the donate $100,000 to the charity of their when its lease ends. are looking to lease property for their own UNF Arena March 13 as Loose Cannon choice. Nelly and Bow Wow have not di- The lease officially expires April 14, rock climbing gym near campus. Entertainment presents the Derrty vulged to which charities they will be ENT versus Cash Money Millionaires giving money through the competition. Celebrity Basketball Tour. Nelly is currently winning 3-2 against Osprey outfielder earnsP layer of the Week title This is the first time the UNF Arena Bow Wow. Senior outfielder Preston Hale for the led the Ospreys to a 5-1 record this week. gets the chance to host a celebrity bas- Buckner said the games have been UNF baseball team was named the Atlantic Hale hit safely in all six games and record- ketball game as Nelly and Bow Wow playing to sold-out crowds, with as many Sun Player of Week for the second time in ed multiple hits in five. match teams they personally picked to go as 6,000 attendees at the events. his career and the first time this season, He had 30 plate appearances with only head-to-head against each other in order The ticket prices start at $10, and according to the UNF Athletics Web site. one strikeout. to raise money for education awareness. they are expected to sell out for the UNF Hale was awarded the honor after he UNF was chosen as a venue because the Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m., the event event’s goal is directed toward college starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. students gaining education. Tickets may be purchased at the UNF Minor league football comes to UNF The event’s head coordinator Benjamin Box Office, online at Ticketmaster or by The Jacksonville Knights professional There will be four more games at UNF Buckner said the event gives people the phone 1-800-745-3000. minor league football team will face off against the Bobcats, Falcons, Panthers chance to have fun and help promote fur- against the Florida Falcons March 27 at and Jacksonville Axemen this season. thering education. E-mail Tyler White at Hodges Stadium. For more information, visit jackson- “Education is something that’s re- [email protected]. So far, the Knights are ranked fourth villeknights.org. ally, really needed, and that’s something in the 18-team Florida Football Alliance that we really all need to be behind in Power Poll as of March 9 at 3:30 p.m. Compiled by Heather Furey.

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PLAYER OF THE WEEK Osprey pitcher dents catchers’ gloves with numerous strikeouts

Shaina Dent D.O.B: Nov. 5, 1989 Hometown: Clermont, Fla. Began her career in Career Highlight: All-Academic softball at 7 years old

Fastest pitch clocks in at 63 mph

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Ten strikeouts in a Played national game against FAMU Olympic teams

By Jessica Dubois-Maahs slide because of the possibility of injury,” Advertisement Staff Writer Dent said. Since beginning her career in softball, UNF’s sophomore softball pitcher, Shaina Dent hasn’t sustained any serious injuries Dent, received her first win of the season which she attributes to good fortune. “Knock against Jacksonville State in game two of on wood,” Dent said. the Buzz Classic March 6 and has no plans of UNF’s softball team displays sports- slowing down in the future, she said. manship, unity and openness, which made This communication major began her the choice of which college to attend easy, career in softball at 7 years old playing Dent said. catcher for The Ladybugs, a Clermont, After touring other state university teams Fla. junior softball team. Donned in The and scoping out their softball programs, Dent Ladybug’s colors, red and black, a young felt as though some of the teams didn’t get Dent followed in her older sister’s foot- along and emitted an air of disjointedness, steps not only by joining a softball team she said. but also by continuing to play through- Finishing this past season with a 2.18 out college. earned run average, Dent has remained a strong player for UNF. With 14 starts where she threw five or more strikeouts, Dent topped off the season with a personal record “I want us to go as of 10 strikeouts in a game against FAMU. Dent’s fastest pitch clocks in at 63 miles far as we possibly per hour and is met nightly with an average pitch of 61-62 miles per hour. can. Playing national Olympic teams from Japan and Puerto Rico in Canada during the summer of 2008 remains the highlight of - Shiana Dent, Dent’s athletic career, she said. UNF Softmore Pitcher “We were so close to beating [Japan],” Dent said. “It wasn’t until the final out of the When batting for the Ladybugs, Dent seventh inning we lost.” winced when oncoming balls approached Japan went on to take home the gold causing her to reconsider the position of medal in women’s softball in the 2008 catcher, Dent said. Summer Olympics. After more than six years of playing in- 2008 Olympic silver medalist Caitlin field and short stop, Dent found her niche Lowe stands as Dent’s choice softball when she began pitching in middle school. player with a left slapper that she admires, She found her footing after joining Dent said. Lowe’s ability to hit on her left South Lake High School’s softball team as hand side from the front of the batter’s box pitcher, and it was there Dent began receiv- is a feat Dent is as interested in learning as ing attention“ for her pitching skills. The she is watching it executed. Orlando Sentinel named her player of the Striking someone out is the most gratify- year three times in succession while at- ing aspect of being a pitcher, said Dent. tending high school. Finishing up her high Dent hopes to assist the team in winning school softball career with 950 strikeouts, conference, which she believes UNF has the she felt as though she was becoming a dom- ability to do. inant player, she said. “I want us to go as far as we possibly can,” Dent said the opportunity to be a part of she said. “If we win it all that would be awe- every play draws her to pitching, but batting some. If not, I just want us to make a name for and sliding into bases are some aspects of the UNF’s softball team.” game she misses. E-mail Jessica Dubois-Maahs at “We [pitchers] aren’t allowed to dive or [email protected].