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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 117, No 03, September 10, 2010" (2010). The Rollins Sandspur. 1914. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/1914 www.thesandspur.org I Issue Friday 1 September 10, 2010 Florida's Oldest College Newspaper, Est. 1894 Mono Strikes ffima.© Again Jordan Rickman Annamarie Carlson upset and feel like the work The Sandspur The Sandspur of the United States in Iraq is New and returning Rollins not done. One student stated, students carried many things On Tuesday, Aug. 31, Presi­ "Maybe it was a mistake to get i with them as they poured into dent Barack Obama addressed started, but you don't just ditch the campus a few weekends American citizens from the people when you are in the mid­ ago. They brought suitcases Oval Office and declared an end dle of helping them. How do we and boxes filled with every­ to the seven-year, five-month know what is really going to thing from clothes to electronics War in Iraq. happen when we leave?" and other such staple goods of He stated that the United Others have very differ­ college life. They also brought States has satisfied its obligation ent opinions. "It is about time," some less desirable possessions: in Iraq, making it time to turn one student forcefully stated. germs. to more important matters at "We should have done this long Having heard much talk home, including the condition ago." Another student felt that of students coming down with of the economy. the time was right: "It feels right. cases •' of mononucleosis, The "We have sent our young We have done what we can, but Sandspur decided to investigate men and women to make enor­ now we have more problems at and headed towards Health Ser­ mous sacrifices in Iraq and home. It is time to pay more at­ vices. spent vast resources abroad at tention to the United States than Director Sandra Weiss- a time of tight budgets at home. to the rest of the world and get tein said though the number Through the remarkable chap­ our country and economy back of mono cases has been a little ter in the history of the United on track." higher than usual for this time States and Iraq, we have met Three students were simply of year, with only about five di­ our responsibility. Now, it's time relieved. They all had relatives agnosed cases on campus, the to turn the page," the president who were fighting in Iraq, all numbers are still small. Ad­ stated in his speech. of which are rehirning home. ditionally, since the incubation Approximately 50,000 These students are glad to have period is four to six weeks, any U.S. troops will remain in Iraq their brother, father and uncle students diagnosed since arriv­ through next summer, less than back with them in one piece. "I ing on campus would have like­ a third of the number of troops am just glad we are leaving be­ ly contracted the disease over in Iraq during the surge in 2007. fore anyone else got hurt." the summer. These remaining troops are This is definitely a touchy Mono is caused by the working with Iraq's military to issue around the Rollins cam­ Epstein-Barr virus and spreads build on Iraqi security forces pus and throughout the United primarily through exchange of and to protect American per­ States. After almost seven and a saliva, anything from make- sonnel. All remaining troops are half years, Saddam Hussein has out sessions to simply sharing a scheduled to be removed by the been removed from power and drink with a friend. Those in­ end of 2011. American soldiers are finally fected may spread the disease With the end of a war that returning home. The future of before the symptoms appear has claimed more than 4,400 Iraq is now in its own hands. In or after they are gone. Several Americans and 70,000 Iraqis, the words of President Obama, are exposed to the Epstein-Barr students at Rollins have mixed "Operation Iraqi Freedom is virus but do not develop symp­ reactions. Some students are over." toms or have been exposed in the past and therefore carry an­ tibodies of the antivirus. ASSOCIATED PRESS Continued on PAGE 3 Tars Topple Lions by Four Jared Silvia The Sandspur

On Sept. 3, the Rollins Tars took on the Lions of Florida Memorial University in a very physical matchup. The Tars managed to keep a clean sheet * while netting 4 goals on the way. Nick Sowers '12 opened I fHfr i the scoring in the fifth minute with a flying header past Lions' keeper Lucas Perez, thanks to some quick work by Stephen Wright '11 and Bradley Welch '11. The Florida Memorial for­ wards looked keen to strike back quickly, but ran up against the Tars' defensive wall. The match became very physical very quickly and Lions' #17, Pe­ dro Lima, was shown yellow for Onfoovma ncj memo .aura TAufsson a shove in the midfield, one dig CROWDED: The Tars controlled the ball far better than the Lions, who suffered penalties too many on his part. that eventually contributed to their loss. ig8g~zoio ' The Lions tactics seemed nitely looked to have the better stepped up to take the kick, but to revolve around late tackles of chances. The Lions picked up the Lions' keeper ran forward and grappling when the Tars yet another yellow in the 33rd off of his line before Neinken you will be missed slipped past them with the ball. minute, after some sloppy play had struck the ball. The play was end to end as the by their defense-resulting in a }\n open ceremony wuTbe held in liedi^e Concert half continued, but Rollins defi- penalty. Tars' Chase Neinken '11 Continued on PAGE 11 JiattSaturday, September 11th. in Laura's memory. The Rollins College Sandspur NEWS Cops Crack Down On Campuses Julia Campbell Campus Security is not the po­ on the Campus Security web- The Sandspur lice. They're a private group page under the Clery Act Com­ Campus Security can't arrest pliance heading. Campus arrest is a topic you ... the actual police will ar­ These statistics will show that has induced mixed reac­ rest you," said Freshman Lucas that while it is rare for an ac­ tions from the Rollins commu­ Trimble. tual arrest to occur, they are not nity. From a legal standpoint, it So, for instances involving completely surprising. In 2008, makes perfect sense. If a student drugs or alcohol, especially in­ there were 34 referrals for drug commits an offense the local po­ cluding minors, it would only law violations, but only nine ar­ lice have every right to arrest be logical for Campus Security rests. them, because that is what the to ask the local police for as­ Again in 2008, there were law dictates. sistance. However, for offenses 382 Liquor Law Violations While Campus Security has such as a breaking a school with only one arrest. Obvious­ jurisdiction over the students, ly, Campus Security does not if need be, they will allow the U want to get anyone in trouble, police to intervene as stated on If it's on campus, I but that still does not mean that page five of the Clery Act Com­ think that Campus Se­ they will overlook their obliga­ pliance: "... in cases where lo­ tions to the Rollins community. cal law enforcement is involved curity should deal with Hayner himself admitted that and there is an active investiga­ it to the fullest extent he is also, "always a little sad for tion, Campus Security will yield possible. 99 the students." and defer to the investigating So while it may seem like agency." campus arrests are unjustified However, some stu­ uses of police force, Campus dents disagree, believing Cam­ code, it would be unnecessary Security only wishes to ensure pus Security alone should deal to involve the police, and Cam­ the safety of all the students; with offenses committed by stu­ pus Security should handle it to they are not out to get any one dents. the best of their ability. individual. They are just doing After all, since day one, As was said before, not their job. In fact they often times they have been told by campus all concur with that sentiment. go out of their way to ensure teh administrators to treat Security There seems to be a misconcep­ safety of the students here. as if they themselves were the tion that college students are ex­ The best advice anyone can police. "If it's on campus, I think empt from federal law, a point give is to be smart and stay out that Campus Security should that Leon Hayner, Director of of trouble; do not give Security deal with it to the fullest extent Residential Life, points out, a reason to call the police, and possible," Mary Mackey '14 "Sometimes students ... believe next year, there will be less said. that somehow college is a safety crime statistics to report. If you Others believe that it makes net." keep the noise down and do not sense for Campus Security to This is not always the case, bother anyone, then you should occasionally involve the po­ as proven by the Rollins crime be able to sail through you Rol­ lice. "From a legal standpoint, statistics, which can be located lins career free of arrests. Living and Learning i Inter-Faith Environmen Ed Leffler and developed the The Sandspur Interfaith Hall, our campus' first inter­ This year, believers from faith LLC, in a two- many walks of life can be found suite area of Sutton at the very first interfaith Living Apartments. Learning Community (LLC). The members Students from different faiths of the Interfaith have volunteered to live togeth­ Hall hope to form er so that they can expand their a representative horizon while working towards group of all Rol­ the global citizenship aspect of lins students com­ our Rollins mission statement. prised of believers of many faiths and non-believers. "Diversity education Mahjabeen creates a learning Rafiuddin, director of OMA, sees this environment where as a very excited students can discover project that will all the cultures that bring a great and new perspective to represent the United campus living. States " "Diversity education creates a learning environ­ Many people find discom­ ment where stu­ fort being around others who dents can discover do not identify with their own all the cultures beliefs, and these ways of think­ that represent the COURTESY OF R-NET.ROLLINS.B ing lead to there always being a United States," INTERFAITH GETS COZY IN SUTTON: Members of the Interfaith Living Learning Commuinty pictured from left to right: Dan Berlinger, Ruth E. Day, Mi* Barrett, Anna Montoya, Veronica Coolman, Airam Dato-On. Not Pictured: Ariane Rosen and Neil Desai. struggle for different faiths and said Rafiuddin. beliefs to see eye-to-eye. In addition to the new LLC, my horizons and, being a Jew­ quotes Anna Montoya '13, say­ "I'm not so sure that I tics, sports, or whatever, and' there is the already established ish studies minor, it really helps ing, "The work that we do at would be willing to go and just talk. The experience is ji Interfaith Club, whose mission me out," said Dan Berlinger '13, Interfaith Hall is important be­ live in a house with a bunch of unreal," said Berlinger. is to learn together and share an a Political Science major who re­ cause we live in a world where people who all have different Everyone is excited to s understanding of other faiths sides in the Interfaith Hall. there is a lot of uncertainty religions. It sounds like a con­ what the new Interfaith H with the larger Rollins commu­ An article on R-Net about about spiritual beliefs and out flict waiting to happen," said a nity. will bring to campus this schc the Interfaith Living Learning of that uncertainty comes a lot year and eagerly anticipate! Rollins student who wished to The organization plans Community quoted the Dean fear." further development. remain anonymous. to collaboration with faculty, of the Chapel Patrick Powers as I can get information when­ On the flip side, there are staff, and students to organize It's a wonderful opportui saying the following: ever I have interfaith classes and a others who are becoming more awareness-building events on ty for this organization to m "If we are going to have a get their personal views on dif­ tolerant of the many faiths held our campus, such as community their beliefs a strong and 0 world where people are tolerant ferent aspects of their faith that part of their everyday routtf by people in with world, and on dinners and faith-based celebra­ of each other, then we have to I wouldn't be able to get from a It's a very different experien this campus. tions. learn to sit down and talk with textbook. that very few individuals With assistance from the "[Living in the Interfaith each other, eat with each other, As for the experience, it's to experience, and so we Office of Multicultural Affairs Hall is] a unique opportunity to pray with each other and live been awesome so far. We stay forward to watching them (OMA), a group of Rollins stu­ learn about other cultures and with each other." dents have taken it a step further faiths. It allows me to broaden up till almost two in the morn­ spiritually. That same article also ing talking about religion, poli­ -e Rollins College Sandspur September 10, 2010 NEWS I Be Alert for Lightning Warnings Sandspur Florida's Oldest d Leffler College Newspaper Established in 1894 with During our latest thunder- the following editorial: >rm many of you may have "Unassuming yet almighty sharp, ard a loud siren wailing and and pointed, well rounded yet m. strobe lights flashing for many sided, assiduously tena­ >se to the entire length of the cious, victorious in single coin- >rm. Recently, a new lightning tection system has been in- bat, and therefore without a peer, illed on campus. This system wonderfully attractive and exten­ ans the air around campus for sive in circulation; all these will metric particles. be found upon investigation to be among the extraordinary quanti­ ties of The Sandspur.'''' U The guesswork has been removed from Nick Zazulia Editor-in-Chief the equation, leaving a safer environment. Greg Golden Managing Editor

If there are enough particles Travis dinger ithin a two-mile radius to have Chief Financial Officer possible lightning strike, then le system will sound the alert. he system will begin the alert Section Editors ith one long blast. During the ASSOCIATED PRESS T . r.,, XT WHEN LIGHTNING STRIKES, LISTEN OUT FOR THE ALARM: Above shows off one of the most dangerous aspects of nature; lightning. ^OUlSa OlDDS News lert, a strobe light will continue Especially being in the Central Florida region, prone for storms, you can now rest assured that Rollins will alert you when there is a high Jenn Stull Life & Times ashing until the air is clear of chance of lighnting in a 2-mile radius. An alarm will begin with one long blast, and once safe, conclude with three shorter blasts. Erik Keevan .ArtS&Enteitainment articles for a certain period. the last storm, the alarm contin­ nators will be able to continue ment," said Lauren Murray, the )nce the area is clear, the alarm ued for quite a while after the with their activities until the advisor for Hillel@Rollins. Designers /ith give an all-clear by sound- sky was empty and there was system goes off. "We had to cancel one of Melanie Weitzner..Head Designer ig three short blasts. not any sign of thunder let alone This will give coaches and our events last year, our Purim Hana Saker AssocDesigner Many students do not know Ughtning. administrators an easier time of •Carnival for Haiti, right in the Jamie Pizzi Designer /hat to think of the new system, One of the upsides of the deteranining when their event middle of it, because of stormy Ed Leffler Designer ome think that it is a good idea new alarm is that it will be the should be moved indoors or conditions! Hopefully this new 3 have a Hghtning-warning sys- lightning detector for all out­ canceled. "The guesswork has system will prevent this unfor­ Copy Editors 2m, but others are not so sure door events. been removed from the equa­ tunate occurrence from happen­ Shannon Lynch Head Copy bout the new system. During Coaches or event coordi­ tion, leaving a safer environr ing again." Amanda Hampton Office Copy Business Mono's Effects and How to Avoid the Virus Sam Pieniadz Deputy CFO Emma Broming PRManager Continued from page 1 Rollins. She spent the balance Melissa Manlev Accountant of the' next few days sleeping infectious Mononucleosis: The usual symptoms of the in her room, but has recovered irus are a sore throat, fever, quickly and is now back to her Lauren Bradley nd fatigue, which may last lon- regular college life. The Facts You Need Faculty Advisor ;er than the other symptoms. "[Rollins Health Services] The recovery period is gen­ has been very good at following First Symptoms: ially two to four weeks, but can up as I've recovered", she said. • Sore throat rary widely. Weissten remarked There is certainly no need • Fever hat some mono patients are out to lock ourselves in our rooms • Fatigue )f school for only a few days, and wear masks and gloves The Sandspur is published vhile others take as long as a around; after all, we do not have weekly on Fridays and maintains a emester to recover fully. to worry about swine flu this Recovery; circulation of 1,750 print copies. One girl who was diag­ year. But it is always a good idea • Generally two to four weeks The Sandspur is always looking nosed with mono the second to be aware of contagion issues for new members to join the team. veekend of school, believed when living in a small, intimate • Though recovery times vary widely The staff of The Sandspur are paid lerself to have a very bad case community like the Rollins Col­ • Some victims may miss school for only a few for their work and get to see their )f strep throat, she visited the lege campus. days, others may take as long as a semester name in print. To inquire about open .ee Health Clinic in Winter Take advantage of the hand positions, please email nzazulia@ 5ark as the Rollins health center to recover from the disease. sanitizer dispensers that Rollins rollins.edu or rollinssandspur@ s closed on weekends. She dis- has installed in all the dining gmail.com. :overed that she was suffering areas, be careful about sharing Awareness and Prevention: rom mononucleosis. drinks, wash your hands, take The Editorial Staff extends an She was surprised, as nei- your vitamins, and eat an ap­ • Take advantage of hand sanitizers invitation to our readers to submit her her ex-boyfriend nor any of ple a day— all that good stuff. • Be careful of sharing drinks letters and articles. In order for a let­ ier friends had shown signs of Healthy students are successful • Take all of the necessary vitamins ter to be considered for publication, it he disease before she came to students. must include the name of the author • Eat an apple a day and be 400 to 700 words in length. • Remember healthy students are successful In considering a submission for students! publication, The Sandspur reserves the right to edit letters and articles. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Best Remedies: Sandspur holds an article assignment ydrocodone I • Sleep meeting. All students are welcome to •tartrate and ^" " Hydrocodone fill Brtartrate and ^" attend to learn more about The Sand­ Acetaminophen • Rest liblettUSP • Avoid contact with large crowds spur and sign up to write articles. • Keep taking medicine until it is gone Please send all submissions to [email protected]. All sub­ missions must be received no later than 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to ASSOCIATED PRESS CORRECTIONS FROM 9/3: publication. is one of the leading causes of college illnesses during the semester. -"Extreme Makeover: Rex Editionr/ was written Special for Sandspur readers! by Julia Campbell. It was misattributed. The Sandspur lonth of personal training for $100 1000 Holt Avenue -"A Laugh a Day Keeps the Cancer Away7/ was Winter Park, FL 32789 written by Liz Ibarrola. It was misattributed. Phone: (407) 646-2696 -Pg. 10 photo credited to AP was by Greg Golden. [email protected] September 10,1 The Rollins College Sandspur OPINIONS BroBible Promotes the Bro Lifestyle at Rollins Louisa Gibbs the criteria for alcohol abuse or beer bongs and kegs to taint the The Sandspur dependence. name of the institution on my Drinking may just be a degree? As you may or may not game and a way to enjoy one­ You would think that have heard, BroBible flew down self on campus, but, more often the decision of some to party to Winter Park, Florida to take a than not, students get them­ wouldn't hinder those who are look at our supposed epitome of selves into such a drunken state here to get a solid education to­ the college party life. that they require medical at­ wards a profitable future, and On one hand of the spec­ tention. This kind of situation yet that does not seem the case. trum you have students show­ happens despite the campuses' Websites like BroBible promote ing these 'bro's' what it's like best efforts to prevent it and is the party-life, which is factually to party in the heart of Florida, especially common amongst the a dangerous one to live for your while on the other hand you Greek organizations on cam­ health and your future, in order have the Office of Community puses across the country. to maintain this fantasy world Engagement educating the cam­ This is where the BroBible of the crazy college life. pus about the more specific al­ comes into play. It's a website Even though drinking is a cohol policies in place for the that describes itself as "the ul­ large part of the 'bro' lifestyle, year. I'm sorry.. .what? timate destination for Bros, of­ so is hooking up with sorority For decades, Rollins Col­ fering them a place to get en­ girls. From investigating this lege has exceeded itself in its tertained and keep up with the Mecca for the 'bro,' women reputation of being a party latest news and trends." Quite merely appear as a recreational school. In fact, there used to be frankly, it exemplifies the role of hobby to said 'bro.' a bar where our current book­ the typical college male into this The article outlining the store resides, and students God-like figure concerned with 'bro's' visit to Rollins, which would buy kegs with their R- Scoring chicks, getting wasted, has now been taken down, de­ cards! As time goes by, so does and, unfortunately, watching scribed the girls at Rollins as ROLLINS TOMOKAd the leniency of drinking on not their grades slowly slip away. "preppy" and "easy;" that is, just the Rollins College campus, The 'bro' is a way of life for with a little alcoholic persua­ these boys. They are a species but college campuses across the sion. Fellow students, is this re­ u country. found amongst college campus­ ally what you want your institu­ There used to be a bar where our However, that was then, es nationwide that only serve to tion to be known as; the party hinder the reputation of any in­ current bookstore resides, and students would] and this is now. Over the» past school with no real academic » couple of years, Rollins has stitution. It would seem that the rigor? And to the partiers of buy kegs with their R-cards! cracked down on campus BroBible visit to Rollins College Rollins College, by all means, drinking by clearly defining might have sent us back to that enjoy yourself. You are only at what it means to be in "posses­ party reputation of a school. college once. But don't do so to sion" of alcohol. Yet, according So what's the point in me the point of harming yourself or to the National Epidemiologic working hard for four years the image of your school. Don't Survey on Alcohol and Related of my college career to earn a forget that you go to college to Mentors & Mentee Conditions (NESARC), 19% of reputable education when the get an education. Do not risk an college students' ages 18-24 met BroBible comes along with their education that will last a life- up, they don't know what's The Sandspur ing on campus. I missed out

Peer mentors were some of I didn't bother to show up Is the Iraq War Really Over? the first students to arrive on half of the activities they hi Amir M. Sadeh can occupation. ficial withdrawal, a little under campus this year, and upon ar­ then." The Sandspur With all the time that has one year away. rival, they went through a week This rebelliousness c passed, it should be a relief for In fact, just days after the and a half of morning-to-night ued during the daytime e Aug. 31,2010. This date was us to be done, right? The true U.S. officially ended combat training. Before I go any further, as mentors were forced ti supposed to signify the ending cost of this war is starting to operations, American troops let me refresh everyone's mem­ with mountains of guff of what has become one of the be actualized by scholars and were found under heavy fire, ory as to what a peer mentor is. r mi most grueling and long-lasting military personnel alike, and and assaulting an Iraqi mili­ A peer mentor is an upperclass- tees! "We didn't like th conflicts this nation has seen the numbers are nowhere near tary headquarters in the center man, who works with an RCC that we had to keep bein since Vietnam and, more rece it- what was projected by the Bush of Baghdad, killing twelve and class to guide freshmen through ly, Afghanistan. Administration back in 2003. wounding dozens more. orientation. we had to go," claimed an One would think the Our $50-60 billion estimate has In the end, with all these This year, each RCC had named freshman. M^^ American people would be been re-adjusted to now a mini­ caveats, semantics, and sheer at least two peer mentors, who "We complained about overwhelmed with the true joy mum projection of three trillion run-around given to us every met with the freshmen on their lot. We wanted to go ou and happiness that is felt when dollars! day by members of our media, first day of orientation. The club when our mentor to such a horror of a war has an­ More staggering than our armed forces, and even our own peer mentors attempted to help we had to go to this ridi nounced its end. But instead of monetary loss, however, is the government, can we really say, freshmen experience events show or presentation! So seeing signs of rejoice and relief, loss of the 4,417 American sol­ in good conscious, that the war scheduled for their benefit, all the other groups didn't people on all sides of the world, diers that have died since the in Iraq is over? I say the answer part of a program called "Ex­ have to go!" especially in the U.S., remain beginning of the war. Yet, the is no. ploring Excellence". This was the view of discontented, icnowing that it's most shocking of all these_sta- A war is not over until all Yet here mentors and men- cti tistics, is the lack of an accurate forces are drawn out and when tees quickly began to drift apart that every RCC did not a number as to how many Iraqi one is completely disengaged as some mentors transformed CC The question we as casualties there have been, with from said country it went to war from mentor to babysitter, or ize is that every set of me statistics ranging from 95,888 Americans have to ask with. We did not declare an end even disciplinarian! Many ori­ picks out various "Explorii (Iraq Body Count Project) to to World War II, and then stick entation activities were sched­ cellence" activities that the 1,033,000 (Opinion Research ourselves is—was it around for another year in Ger­ uled later in the evening, when must complete. The mento Business survey.) worth it? " many to help rebuild its infra­ most of the freshman, savor­ ! a The question we as Ameri-. structure and government. ing their first tastes of freedom ties, and stagger them or cans have to ask ourselves is— Yet, the lines of war and from their parents, wished to go plete many of them at ono was it worth it? Even though peace can get blurry near the out. Many a freshman could be a result, not every RCC wi one thing to declare "Mission we cannot answer this question end of any conflict. Maybe our seen sneaking out the back door go to every available "Expl Accomplished", and another to with the certainty we all wish history books will be able to when his mentor wasn't look­ Excellence" event. declare victory. we could, at least this is all over. give us more insight into these ing. ;>r/m It may be hard to fathom, Or so we would be lead to be­ last 7 years, and they may even During the talent show, the "I but March 20, 2003, seven years lieve. explain as to what really was the comedian, and the "No Impact and five months ago, Operation As 50,000 troops stay be: cause of us going into a nation Man" screening, freshmen's Iraqi Freedom began. That was get along. They all connect hind as "trainers" of the Iraqi of no harm to us. plans for the night were fairly the day President George W. he] troops, in hope that they may But what I can say for cer­ obvious: "Hmm, I wonder why Bush addressed the public, stat­ all really awesome!" excl soon be able to defend their tain is this: when people look the freshman got so dressed up ing that we would be invading a country themselves, Operation Ward. "I haven't had to back on the Iraq war, they will just to come to a movie screen­ country with a volatile regime, Iraqi Freedom now becomes with any severe problems never say it ended on August ing in Dave's Down Under?" my group," she said. whose ties to Al-Qaeda were as Operation New Dawn. A.new 31, 2010. concrete as Sadaam's "weapons name, yes, but is it essentially Well the mentors weren't As we leave orient The ability for us to claim born yesterday kiddies! "These behind us, and mentors of mass destruction." the same war? As we have been a specific date for certain as the What was originally to be told countless times, all combat 'Exploring Excellence' events on, ending of the Iraq War, and not are made for the mentees," said just have to ask ourselves an operation of disarmament, forces have been taken out of just another "Operation," may soon evolved into an operation Iraq. Amy Uhl. Cathleen Ward, a peer would we have done if we still be out of our grasp, but I mentor for the Communism to save a country from an erup­ Yet, it is inevitable that in the mentors' shoes, or think I can feel it right on my to Free Markets RCC, agreed, tion of sectarian violence, which these 50,000 soldiers will be in­ fingertips. As they say, it is only "They are hurting themselves, some argue is a result of Ameri­ volved in combat before the of­ a matter of time. in the mentee's shoes? The opinions on this page and in the opinions section do not necessarily represent the view of The Sandspur or The Sandspur Staff. he Rollins College Sandspur 10, September 10, 2010 LIFE AND TIMES Mowbray House Goes Sustainable Local "Home-stylefeel with an ecologicalr twist" Designers ackie Chan he Sandspur Think Last year, Mowbray was i language house for German ||nd Chinese students, this year Green % is the sustainability house of Shabana Baksh he Eco-Rollins and Sustainabil­ The Sandspur ity Program initiative. A 2,800 ;quare-foot, two-story building, If you are not already fa­ complete with a kitchen, liv- miliar with the extravagant bou­ ng room, dining area, laundry, tique Thread, hurry and venture ?orch and garden, Mowbray is down Park Avenue.This vibrant, ruly a house in itself. chic little store is not only the Mowbray has a "green" spot for well-known designers, heme that promotes the social but also up-and-coming labels responsibility of sustainable liv­ from across the nation. Their ing. This past summer, Eco-Rol­ best items available right now lins students and sustainability are eco-friendly tees displaying coordinators spent time to re­ the top sites from the Winter organize the house for sustain­ Park area. able living this fall. Cement in More and more businesses the driveway was removed and are thriving to be a part of the -recycled to make room for an growing design philosophy Vlorganic backyard garden, cur­ and trend of sustainability. For rently planted with tomatoes the fashion world this means (which are in season) and herbs designing and producing cloth­ such as rosemary, oregano, and ing while focused on decreasing I patchouli. There are plans to any negative environmental or plant other vegetables such as social impact. squash, radish, and carrots. Back in May 2007, Vogue Inside the house, the walls said, "Sustainable fashion ap­ were painted with no-VOC pears not to be a short-term (volatile organic compound) trend, but one. that could last paint, and all of the lighting in the house was relamped with ''more energy-efficient compact This vibrant, chic fluorescent lamps. Large plastic ] juice barrels are being reused as little store is not only ( "rain barrels", to catch rain wa- the spot for well-known i! ter for watering the plants. An- designers, but also up- : other installation in the house i is the "worm hotel," a layered and-coming labels from composting fixture where JACKIE CHAN across the nation. Their r compostable waste put on the TOP: Kiersten Miller, Brynn Piotrowski, Megan Frederick, Theresa Chu, Katie Jones and Shan Kasal. \ top layer, will decompose and' DOWN LEFT: Chu and Kasal show off their worm hotel, a layered structure that houses both worms and trash that is edible to them. best items available right i fall through to the next lay­ DOWN RIGHT: Mowbray House stands between Sutton Apartments and Holt Hall on the outskirts of campus. now are eco-friendly tees ers where worms live in soil. organic cotton and 50% recycled whenever needed to help with tie Jones, a senior Anthropology These worms turn the compos- Coke bottles. The people in the eco-initiatives on campus. major and sustainability coordi­ displaying the top sites : ted waste into casings, which house were raving about the Just this past week, Eco- nator. from the Winter Park, are coils of soil and waste. The quality of these shirts, how they Rollins hosted the No Impact Shan Kasal, a marine biol­ casings contain enzymes and were so much more comfort­ Week, which included a guest ogy major describes Mowbray area. ** micro-organisms helpful in fer­ able than other school program speaker Colin Beaven, author as a house with "home-style feel tilizing the soil used in planting. shirts. of No Impact Man as well as with an ecological twist," and multiple seasons." It certainly [A University of Georgia study Mowbray currently houses events such as the a display en­ hopes that Rollins can spread seems like Vogue was right. found that plants fertilized with seven students of different aca­ titled of Mt. Trashmore; a bike this type of living environment The National Association worm castings saw a 126-per­ demic backgrounds, although tour around Winter Park; seed to all of the dormitories, "with­ of Sustainable Fashion Design­ cent higher growth rate than most of them are rather new bomb throwing; beach cleanup; out seeming it to be forced upon ers and other organizations like those treated with chemical fer­ to the Eco-Rollins and Sustain­ and much more. them." it are working endlessly to in­ tilizers]. ability Program. Just last spring, The goals of the seven Mowbray is a place that all crease the opportunities avail­ Megan Frederick, a junior Theresa Chu, now a senior, had sustainability coordinators are seven coordinators have grown able for sustainable designers. biochemistry major, says "[the an idea to turn Mowbray House aligned with Eco-Rollins and to love in a short time. Theresa Assisting fashion entre­ worm hotel] is the coolest thing into an eco-friendly and sustain­ other environmental groups: to likes the freedom of being able preneurs With the information ever because you can eat a ba­ ability themed house. She hied promote sustainable living and to do "whatever we want on needed to create social change nana, and just put [the peel] in a proposal to the school, not responsibility. our property and whatever we in the industry while still re­ the worm hotel." thinking it would get through, "Reduce Reuse Recycle want to inside the house, [as] specting the environment goes Even the sustainability co­ but it is now a reality. Currently is what we are all about," says this house promotes the ideals hand-in-hand with Sustainable ordinator gear, a No Impact T- the house manager, Chu, as well Megan Frederick, and "getting that [the team] have been work­ Designers, a program designed shirt designed by Sarah Griffis, as the other house sustainability the word out is the best way to ing so hard to make the campus to educate the masses. This is made sustainably with 50% coordinators, devote their time, get everyone involved" says Ka­ aware of." program provides the industry with the access to tools and re­ sources that ultimately affect the high impact businesses of The Rollins Night Life in "DT" Orlando retail. Adele Pulton out dancing. As Zabrina Vo­ out recently to Dragon Room, squeeze as many of their friends The Thread tees are a cre­ The Sandspur gelsang '14 said, "Any club can a smaller club downtown, but as they can into the back seat. ative creation by the owners, have an incredible atmosphere several mentioned that they did "It is unfortunate that stu­ Julie von Weller and Jennifer Local clubs tend to be filled depending on the people you not stay long. Anna Mantero dents must travel to local clubs, Willey. Both grew up in Winter with Rollins students many are with. It's all about what you '14 described Dragon Room as given the school's strict policy on Park and these shirts showcase days of the week. First-years make of it." "like a high school dance, but drinking, but the clubs provide some of their favorite spots quickly learn from upperclass­ It is difficult to rate which the shadiness gives it more of a relaxed and social atmosphere around town. Highlights in­ men that it is not as smart or club, students rate their favorite an edge." that Rollins lacks," Greg Pierson clude the Farmer's Market, the fun to attend clubs in Down­ because with a variety of stu­ Most students enjoy going '12 said. Perhaps this is part of Chain of Lakes, Rollins College, town Orlando on a night when dents comes a variety of prefer­ out downtown to the clubs, but the reason students find going Isle of Sicily, Park Avenue and club attendance is not going ences. Some prefer the insane there is always the question of to the clubs and meeting new Thread, of course. The shirts to be monopolized by Rollins crowd of Roxy with its large how to get there. Getting a taxi people worth the hassle of find­ are eco-friendly and made from students. An upperclassmen abundance of drunken college can be difficult, but for those ing a ride downtown or paying sustainable . materials. These stated, "It is much sketchier and kids, although that does not without cars on campus that is for a taxi. Heading downtown unique tees are currently fea­ [there] are a lot of creepy men." seem hard to find at any club. often the only option. On nights is certainly a part of the average tured in orange, green and blue Despite the alleged shadi- Yet, Roxy also has a reputation when tons of students go out, Rollins student's nightlife and at Thread for $35. Fashion buffs ness, many students just enjoy of being dirty taxis cover the campus, waiting often leads to memorable expe­ and eco-lovers alike can rejoice getting dressed up and going Many students also went outside the halls for students to riences with new friends. in a purchase like this! The Rollins College Sandspur

Giving Theatre a REP

signature forms, Variations on a Sarah Green Theme, does contain a number The Sandspur of short scenes, but revisits the While for the rest of the established characters and story­ world R.I.P. stands for the mor­ lines throughout. bid "Rest In Peace," here at Rol­ The audience ends up watch­ lins, it stands for fun, laughter, ing multiple distinct plays devel­ and a group known as the Rol­ op, which all are all inspired by lins Improv Players: a troupe of audience suggestions around a 16 students who come togo'ther to specific theme. perform improvised shows two to With this blend of different three times a month. These shows scenarios, the audience expe­ often focus on awkward topics, riences a variety of emotions. such as the first week as a college In last Friday's show, these freshman, making transitions in ranged from hysterical laugh­ life and school easier to discuss. ter during an interpretation The troupe was founded sev­ of a number from Fiddler on en years ago by RIP Faculty Advi­ the Roof as performed by sor and Anistic Director Dr. Da­ Colby Loetz '11 and Lyndsey vid Charles ind it has continued Goode '12 to sympathy for a and grown over the years. "There character, played by Aman­ would be an uproar if I did try da Leakey '11, dealing with to end the club; the students her divorced parents. wouldn't allow it," Charles said. If you are interested in ex­ Capping the number of play­ ploring the world of improvi­ ers at 16 gives RIP a family feel sation from the stage, look into and allows the players to trust taking Improv I. RIP Invitational each other in the many scenarios and auditions for next year's thrown their way. The 16 play­ troupe will be in the spring and ers rotate, with only eight per­ are open to students across cam­ forming at a time while the other pus, regardless of their course eight manage lights, sound, and of study. In fact, surprisingly, anything else that may be need­ about one-third of the current ed. The close-knit group works RIP members are not theatre ma­ together on every aspect of the jors. For now, keep an eye out for show to ensure it runs success­ flyers and join "Rollins Improv fully. Players... The Everyone Version" Unlike the popular TV series on Facebook to stay updated on Whose Line is it Anyway, where what RIP is doing. The next show a buzzer goes off to relieve the is another of RIP's signature players after three minutes, RIP forms called "Cut-To" and will most often performs long-form take place Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 11 shows. For example, one of RIP's p.m. in the Fred Stone Theatre. Stepping Up to the Mic Annamarie Carlson ing an awesome night to come. The Sandspur Jake Maas '14 took the stage next, singing and playing both On Thursday, Sept. 2 begin­ the guitar and the harmonica. ning at 7 p.m. in Dave's Down He performed "Worn out Shoes" Under, The Sandspur hosted and "Mary May & Bobby" by Joe its annual Open Mic Night. Purdy. After his awesome perfor­ The night was jam-packed with mance, Maas revealed that he has cheers and laughter as a wide ar­ been playing since the age of 12 ray of talented performers ex­ and that his songs can be bought pressed themselves on stage. on iTunes. Aaron Childree '11 and Maas was followed by Mark Lambert '11 kicked off Crummer students Justin "JB" the night with a combination Braun (former editor-in-chief of vocals and guitar-playing, of The Sandspur) and Matt Ton- performing the well-known ner. Using a combination of hits "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay, bongo, guitar and tambourine, "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Mor­ the group performed a variety of rison, and "Paparazzi" by Lady songs including MGMT's "Kids." Gaga. The^ duo received loud To see more of this group, check cheers from the crowd, predict­ out their entire band at The So­ cial this Sunday, Sept. 12. Two mere sets of singers followed. First, Chelsea Appel sang Taylor Swift's "I'd Lie" and "Sway" by Bic Runga. She was followed by Austin and Aman­ da who both sang and played on guitar "Slide" by the Goo comedy, mimicking the style of original "Someone Else Incred­ Goo Dolls. Both received "Saturday Night Live's" Weekend ible," while Ethan White '14 per­ cheers from the audience Update. He kept the crowd laugh­ formed an original, untitled num­ for their performances. ing with jokes about the modern ber. There was a slight world's current state of affairs, One of the last performances change of pace for a including parodying upcoming of the night was Woogie Boogie, a while, first with Stew­ movie titles, including "High group of four guys who call them­ art Anderson per­ School Musical Four: Why Can't selves singing, rapping, comedic forming stand-up we Graduate from this Queer improvisers. The troupe asked High School?" the audience to shout out topics, Amir Sadeh '14 took the bringing everyone to tears during stage next, performing his poem "Knitting Fever" and "Crayons— "Alone in the Sun." He was quite All I Want to do is Color." Their happy to have the chance to read performance was unique and hi­ his poem, admitting, "I am very larious. nervous but very excited. It is one The night flowed together thing to write poetry, but it an­ seamlessly with the witty comedy other thing to say it in front of a of the hosts, Editor-in-Chief Nick crowd. It is a validation." Zazulia '11 and Managing Editor Four more singing groups hit Greg Golden '11. Between perfor­ the stage throughout the femain- mances, both asked trivia ques­ der of the evening. Amanda and tions about The Sandspur, giving Grace sang "Landslide," an often- out $5 Gurtzberry gift cards to covered song originally by Fleet­ those who answered the ques­ wood Mac. Chelsea Appel '13 tions correctly. sang "From Where I'm Standing" Overall, both performers and by Schuyler Fisk and "New Soul" audience members agreed that by Yael Nairn. Katie Gentsch '14 Open Mic Night with The Sand­ sang two songs, including her spur was an entertaining night. September 10,2( 8 The Rollins College Sandspur LIFE AND TIMES ==- "Be a Part From the Start" Initiative is a Great Succes empty recycling bins dire Jordan Rickman into the trash bins, and the j The Sandspur of thrown-away recyclables, up outside the campus cer on Tuesday, demonstrates h Labor Day weekend often we fail to put items in wrapped up "Be a Part from the correct bin in the first place. Start," a joint initiative byEco- The evening ended \\ Rollins and Join Us in fljjtng a drum circle on the steps Progress (J.U.M.P.) to increase Mills, led by a local group of environmental awareness and thusiasts. They passed dm involvement here on campus. around the spectators, a Activities ranged from a presen­ taught us several rhythms fn tation by Colin Beavan, author Africa, the Middle East, and of No Impact Man, to tie-dying Mediterranean. The lawn v T-shirts produced from organic noticeably darker that nig cotton and recycled Coke bot­ as many buildings on camr tles, and included many oppor­ turned off their usual nightti tunities for volunteering in the illumination as part of Enei local community. Day. In the dim light, the Last week was dubbed "No petitive, driving rhythm of I Impact Week," and each day drums was peaceful, and I concentrated on a particular small circle of people felt wai environmental issue: consump­ and intimate. tion, trash, transportation, food, energy, and water. I participat­ That is the story of my exj ed in several of the events this riences from No Impact Week past week, and found them en­ had a lot of fun, learned ma gaging and informative. environmental facts, and foui I began Monday night by myself increasingly interest attending the screening of two in the environmental work do documentaries in Dave's: The here on the Rollins campus, Story of Stuff and The Age of Stu­ know that many of you ha pid. Both made strong points stories of your own from the 1 about our treatment of the envi­ a Part from the Start" campaig ronment as a society. Age of Stu­ One aspect of the campaij pid contained very good filmog- was pledges made by the st raphy and screenwriting, and ANNAMARIE CARLSON dents to change their lifestyle I enjoyed Pete Postlethwaite's PEACE, LOVE AND ENVIRONMENTALIST Students participate in "Be a Part From The Start" by tie-dying event tee shirts together. some way to lessen their impa strong, serious, narrative solilo­ town Winter Park, stopping oc­ ogy, led the discussion. around campus, in lieu of the es- on the environment. Studei quy. We broke near the end for casionally to look at points of I learned a lot about envi­ timated $4000 spent resodding pledged to do everything fro discussion, and while the de­ interest. On the return trip, we ronmental programs and issues Mills Lawn every year. A few giving up meat to turning ( bate became heated and politi­ stopped by two large fields to here at Rollins. For instance, the plots of native species have been their lights during the day, ai cal, I found it helpful in analyz­ throw seed bombs (small dirt- college as a whole spent three planted already and are do­ several whom I spoke with sa ing the films and separating fact balls that burst on impact, scat­ million dollars on electricity ing well. The Rollins recycling that they had gained a lot froi from propaganda. tering native flower seeds). last school year. Much work is program has expanded over the the changes made, and aimed I I participated in the Winter Friday's theme was energy, being done to reduce this con­ years and can now handle re­ continue them. We are hapf Park bike tour Wednesday after­ and we met in the Galloway sumption, including motion- cyclable materials of types one with our own stories from "Be noon. The turnout was impres­ Room that evening for a discus­ activated rights in bathrooms through seven, which covers the Part from the Start," but what; sive, with two groups of around sion of energy usage, both at and classrooms, and the rolling vast majority of recyclable prod­ most important is the story thi 15 taking separate routes. We Rollins and in the larger world. out of individual power meters ucts. However, we still have a we are all writing, now and fc made an interesting sight: a long Assistant Professor of Biology to buildings on campus. Several ways to go in informing people years to come: the story of hi train of cyclists, led by a golf Katie Sutherland, who special­ faculty members are campaign­ about the program. Students mankind's reformation to a sui cart, cruising through down- izes in ecology and marine biol- ing to introduce native grasses reported seeing cleaning staff tainable way of life. From Rollins To Howard Stern Bringing Back Panera Lauren Silvestri internship and it became "a of distanced himself from the John Smith marketplace. " All isn't lost fa The Sandspur great experience." One of the interns. I did not see a lot of him The Sandspur the New York bagel stand ej most interesting moments was except when I created the on-air ther. There will be a Sunday baj when Schwartz was able to at­ game," Schwartz comments. Panera Bread is for some gel bar every week in the mail tend staff meetings, and "Stern When it comes to aspiring merely another breakfast food, ketplace. "We wanted to kee just picks and chooses who writers, Schwartz has one es­ surrounded by a sea of differing part of our original idea, whil he would want on the show." sential piece of advice:"Keep a options. But for others, Panera also bringing back what the stra Swartz even had the opportu­ journal of personal experiences bread is a particular treasure, a dents wanted. This way, peopi nity to create a game that Stern and just write down anything special treat that stands above can get both." used on air, called "Who Does interesting so you have them. its competitors for its superb Short finished up with onj Howard Hate?" The game con­ My book was not intended, but taste. For those diehards, any last statement. sisted of an audio clip of Stern after writing down my experi­ other bread is inferior by com­ "We love feedback. Nor yelling at an employee, and call­ ences with Stern I realized there parison. mally our students don't cod ers had to guess at whom he was something there." As such, it comes as no sur­ plain about our dining services was yelling. Stern told Schwartz For any Howard Stern fan prise that when Panera Bread so whenever there's a problem that he did "an amazing job." and anyone interested in the had been officiary removed When Schwartz's father broadcast industry, this book from the Rollins Marketplace, hard he was interning for How­ is a must-read. Currently, it is the outcry was both extremely ard Stern, he was ecstatic and only available online and can loud and instantaneous. Dur­ While Rollins may told all of his friends who were be ordered for your Kindle or ing just the first week of school, have made a mistake INSIDE EDITION: An inner glimpse at also huge Stern fans. They all through www.nndinghoward- the obvious absence of Panera what interning for Howard Stern is really wanted to hear about Swartz's stern.com in taking Panera awaj\ like. Bread from the morning menu experience and this is how elicited dozens of email com­ they are wasting no tirni At 21, Rollins student, the idea of "Finding Howard plaints, all of them negative. Adam Schwartz, has already ac­ Stern" originated. "All these The original plan had been in putting it back. complished things most people people wanted to hear about only dream of doing. Not only to provide students with an my internship,so I decided to "authentic style New York ba­ did he get to intern with How­ write it all down and try to get ard Stern, but he was also able gel stand." In.order to justify we jump right on it. If there it published," Schwartz says. It that, the old Panera Stand had to publish a book on his expe­ took about a year of editing and ever any problem, or even rience, titled "Finding Howard to be taken away. However, that there's something new the sti legal work, but it was finally didn't last long. Stern" published this August. Surpris­ dents want to add, we woul' "The student reaction was As a student in the Crum-" ingly, there was less media cov­ certainly listen." overwhelming," says Gerard mer School of Business, erage than Schwartz expected The return of Panera brea Short, the general manager for Schwartz never had a goal of because many people in the should be seen as a triumph ft all of Rollins Dining services. publishing a book and did not media industry "are fearful of Rollins College. The amazin "They spoke, and we listened." even plan on interriing with Stern." Instead Schwartz used combination of student rep Howard Stern. His internship at methods of online marketing While Rollins may have resentation and a responsibl a political station was cancelled, such as Facebook and Google. made a mistake in taking Panera faculty is not only evidence Q but he was offered the chance He tried to get Stern's blessing away, they are wasting no time a strong and stable communit] to apply for an internship with for the book, but it is very dif­ COURTESY OF ADAM SCHWARTZ in putting it back. "Since last but also shows that Rollins is HAPPY AUTHOR: Schwartz relaxes Friday, Panera bread has been Howard Stern. He received the ficult to talk to him. "Stern sort between writing and interning. place where the students' voice returned to its usual spot in the are actually heard. The Rollins College Sandspur September 10, 2010 s ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Machete Brings Plot and Violence to the Screen Amir M. Sadeh violence, though traditionally United States. Its leader, She definitely know what to expect, to be the next great satire with The Sandspur gratuitous, is much more (an obvious ..reference to Che yet it may not live up to all a message that will change the comical in this film than Guevara, even pronounced like your expectations. Others who hearts and minds of millions. Machete, the new film Grindhouse's representation. it), known to those close to her have never seen a work of this, But, that is not what it aims to co-written, produced and That is not to say, though, that as Luz (Michelle Rodriguez, no urn, caliber, might want to hear be. In the end, viewers are given directed by Robert Rodriguez it is for the squeamish. On the relation to the director),repays about it from their friends first, an entertaining film that has a and Ethan Maniquis, is not your contrary, if one does not have these services in times of need. or at least mentally prepare whole host of things coming typical action movie, and if you the stomach or sheer patience Their organization, though, themselves for what they are at you, and to try and take too are not prepared, it will be a hard to sit through a two-hour blood has found its job becoming about to see. The best thing much meaning from the film is smack in the face that will leave bath, this film may not be for increasingly more difficult with about this film, though, is that it quite comical in its own right. you speechless throughout the you. a group of xenophobic vigilantes never takes itself too seriously. It is best to just take the film as two-hour ordeal. It has all the Fortunately, the movie's (known by the same name)lead It pays homage to the genre is: a not-so-mindless, action- major cornerstones of a great violence does not preclude it by Von (Don Johnson). Their of B-movies and exploitation packed experience that is a little action film: death, betrayal, sex from a substantive plot, the goal is to prevent Mexicans films alike, lovingly mocking smarter than most films you see and violence (all within the one tiring that really takes this from entering the United States them as well. Despite its quick on the screen these days. And I first 10 minutes.) The movie is movie from one paradigm to by any means necessary. The one-liners, the surprisingly say there is nothing wrong with actually an expansion of a faux the next. The main character, only American who seems to hilarious Machete is not going that at all. trailer released with Rodriguez' Machete (Danny Trejo), is an have much of a conscious is previous film, Grindhouse ex-Federal agent who has fled Sartana (Jessica Alba), a hard- (2007), a composite two-film to Texas after clashing with nosed ICE agent who starts to feature co-written by Quentin Torrez (Steven Seagal—yes question the laws that she has Tarantino. Cleverly, Machete w you read right), a Mexican sworn to uphold, seeing what uses much of the same footage drug kingpin who owns every they are doing to her brother from Grindhouse's trailer. politician on both sides of the and sisters. This all culminates If you have seen Grindhouse, border. One of these politicians in one big scene where bullets or even one of the two films that is McLaughlin (Robert De Niro), fly and everything is thrown on comprises the final product, a Texas senator who campaigns the table. This film also includes Planet Terror and Death Proof, on a rabid anti-immigration cameos by Cheech Marin, "a then you already have an •platform that would make even priest named Padre (Machete's idea of this movie's style. An the most rabid Tea Partier's brother), and Lindsay Lohan unabashed tribute to B-rated squirm in their seats. Hired as April, the rich, drug-abusing thrillers, Machete glorifies to assassinate McLaughlin by daughter of Booth, who by the past exploitation films with his corrupt right-hand man, end, gets involved in the action unnecessary levels of violence Booth (Jeff Fahey), Machete is as well. and sprinkles of sexuality that unknowingly set up as the patsy, This film has many things made "grindhouse" theaters forced to run while plotting to offer its audience: a star- so popular in their day. For revenge against his conspirators studded cast, a high-octane those who have yet to see an with the help of a group called script and a substantive exploitation film, or for that The Network, an organization commentary on immigration matter, any Rodriguez or that helps Mexicans get across without the dogmatism that Tarintino film, then this may the border to find work, homes, consumes the media. Audiences ASSOCIATED PRESS be as good a start as any. The and sustain a new life in the who enjoyed Grindhouse .will LIKE A BOSS: Danny Trejo takes names as the titular character, Machete. Loaded With Testosterone Behind The Magic Nick Zazulia The film begins with any concept of how long the Lisa Murray performer. Disney provides Greg Golden vaguely justified violence, but film was. One might disbelieve The Sandspur housing and transportation The Sandspur that violence becomes amplified how a single film could achieve anywhere on Disney property to make up for anything else this much, but the effects are Every year, thousands and even places such as the post "Breathtakingly sleazy in that . could possibly occur true. We think. of boys and girls excitedly office and Wal-Mart. It is a great its lack of imagination." "The on-screen. Every potentially The only real discernible walk through the entrance opportunity to gain valuable brain-dead male equivalent of relevant plotline in the film is happening in the movie is turnstiles of Disney's Magic work experience and meet 'Sex and the City 2.'" "...Forgets either shot in the face with a that at one point evil general Kingdom. They buy Mickey other students from all over the to include non-spazzy direction, gun that inexplicably causes character X says "[The Mouse chocolate ice cream on world. a coherent plot, dialogue that explosions or stabbed in the Americans] are trying to kill Main Street USA and meet the There are also Disney actors can speak without throat with a knife (that, for all our country." At first blush, this famous mouse himself. The internships, which offer cringing, stunts that don't fizzle, we know, inexplicably causes makes no sense whatsoever. night sky is lit by fireworks and positions in a much wider range blood that isn't digital and an explosions). Every opportunity Viewers later discover that a spectacular nighttime light from entertainment to event animating spirit that might for back-story is blocked, the statement is prophetic, parade marches down Main planning. There is something convince us to give a damn." including that of Li's character however, as the Expendables Street to Cinderella's castle. for everyone. It is much more These are some of the reviews Ying Yang's (...that's right— apparently commit genocide on Yes, it truly is the place where competitive than the Disney that whetted our appetites for Ying Yang) insistence that he the island in a series of mostly- dreams come true, but for so College Program, and most seeing The Expendables. has a family, since he later unexplained explosions. For many people it is also a place internship recipients actually It all .began when word admit that he does not, yet there starters, they run through the of work. The employees, or started on the Disney College spread about a film like no are no repercussions from the general's mansion, slapping "cast," of Walt Disney World Program. The internships last other. A film which featured other characters. It is as if the explosives onto pillars that are the ones who make all the for six months and there are no John Rambo, the Terminator, dialogue was all improvised by are mere feet from each other. magic happen. I know, I'm one guarantees of employment after Ivan Drago, John McClain, people who wanted everyone They did not want to simply of them. that time expires. However, Randy "The Ram" Robinson, else to look bad. blow up his headquarters; There are numerous it gives invaluable experience Chev Chelios, the Old Spice The movie gives the viewer they wanted to preemptively opportunities for employment unlike any other company. guy, an Ultimate Fighting no sense of repercussion—from destroy the other explosives at Disney for college students. Working at Disney has Championship Hall-of-Famer, Stallone (Barney Ross, the only before they had a chance to Interested students simply log benefits that no other job I and a WWF/E World Champion, sensibly-named character in blow themselves up. There on to DisneyCollegeProgram. have ever experienced has had. all interacting in one place. A the film) and Statham's (Lee then follows a montage of the com and fill out an application. The benefits of being a Disney film whose trailers do not even Christmas) unpunished FUI as Expendables throwing grenades At the end of the application, World cast member include allege the pretense of a plot. co-pilots to Dolph Lundgren's that explode, shooting weapons they will be scheduled for a private cast member previews, (Gunner Jensen) shrugged-off whose ammo explodes, and phone interview for which new shows, parades, free bullet-to-the-chest, to Mickey throwing an explode-able object someone from casting will admission to any Disney park Rourke (Tool) giving Stallone to then shoot with a weapon interview the interested student or water park, merchandise and the world's quickest tattoo as that causes it to explode. for about a half hour. The food discounts, half off a room he turns around, jerks his body Additionally, some explosions interviewer will then make a at a Disney resort, and more. back and forth, and chats with happen seemingly without any decision on whether or not the What tops all of these benefits others. Barely containing a provocation beyond the mere student is a good fit for Disney are the amazing people who tangential sequence of events, presence of that much badass. and where he or she is best work at Disney as well as all the film left us unable to identify We cannot say whether or suited to work. the memories that will be made any sort of plot devices, from not this review is positive. We Possible working locations while working there. Magic is climax to object to, hell, cogency. cannot convey what happened. for these . students include made every day at Disney. It These devices are so absent that We definitely can state it is not merchandising, lifeguard, starts when its cast members the English major amongst as bad as you think it is. We photopass photographer or clock-in in the morning and us had to check Wikipedia can say you should see it. But any of the various rides or lasts well after they-clock out. TOUR WEAPON. for examples; The Expendables we will not say that. It just attractions. Students can also The memories we make with EXPENDABLES erased any memory of them. has to happen. Go allow The attend an audition where they our guests every day last a COURTESY OF THEEXPENDABLES.NET/PRESS The absence of these film Expendables to blow your face may be chosen to be in any of lifetime. TESTOSTERONE: This movie, though standards also left us without lacking in plot, delivers on action. off. the parades or to be a character September 10,20 10 The Rollins College Sandspur ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Florida Musie Legend Writers Give Students Hands-on Lauren Silvestri performs, Hires has a mentality The Sandspur he always tries to stick with: "I Learning in Professional Writin always worry about remember­ Matt Hires was an unfamil­ ing all the songs and not screw­ to hear from students about iar name to me, but you may ing up, and I always try to play Zabrina Vogelsang recognize his music from his like it's my first time with the The Sandspur scholars they would be interest­ vast array of songs featured in songs, because the audience can ed in bringing to campus." shows and movies such as Pri­ tell. I want to stay fresh." In the fall of 2008, an or­ This year's events will kick vate Practice, Cougar Town, Life Hires certainly stayed fresh ganization for the betterment off on Sept. 19 at 3:30 p.m. with of Rollins' students and Winter Unexpected, and When in Rome. at his recent show at The Social U Only 25 years old, he already on Sept. 3. He played some new Park locals known as the Winter We'd love to hear has been in the music business tracks from his new EP A to B, Park Institute was established. for years, starting with the band along with some old favorites Now, after three seasons, this from students about Brer and now as a solo artist. "In like "Honey Let me Sing you a yearlong program has gained scholars they would be a band there is more creative in­ Song." more attention and support than ever before. interested in bringing put, but I find being a solo artist The show was a combina­ 9% to be easier," says Hires. tion of chill acoustic numbers Some may be wondering to campus. Raised in Tampa, Hires was and more upbeat rock songs, what the Winter Park Institute homeschooled in his young life. like his new song "Rock 'n' Roll actually does. "I know they put "It was good for me, I did a lot Heart." He also covered The on all the guest speakers we a performance from the Davy of field trips and even though Beatles' tune, "You've Got to have all year long. It's pretty Jones and The New Coun­ I sometimes wanted to be with Hide Your Love Away." Hires cool," Justin Mitchell '13 said. try Jazz Heritage ensemble in my friends, I was able to learn had a great vibe with the audi­ Indeed, they sponsor a yearlong Tiedtke Concert Hall located well," he said. ence and I left impressed and a series of guest speakers who in the Keene Music Hall. Other Hires has many inspira­ new fan. perform readings, participate speakers include Pulitzer Prize­ tions, ranging from artists like Not only would I go back to in question and answer semi­ winner Roger Rosenblat, Robert Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Ryan Ad­ see him again, I would go back nars, put on workshops, and F. Kennedy, Tony Kushner and ams and Wilco, to books by F. to see other artists at The Social host book signings on occasion. Daniel Menaker. For a full list­ Scott Fitzgerald and other litera­ as well. It was a very small con­ Christine Drpich '14 says, "I ing of this year's Winter Park ture. His favorite book is Lord of cert hall that that puts the audi­ hadn't heard of it before I came Institute's speakers, locations, the Flies, which he says is a "cool ence in close proximity to the to Rollins, but I'm definitely dates and times go to www.rol- look on human nature." He also artist playing. looking forward to some of the lins.edu/wpi/. The last event is OLMOS was a big fan of punk and emo As for Matt Hires, he has no speakers scheduled this year!" on April 13 at 10 a.m. with Tony music as a teenager. It is these plans of taking a break from the While sometimes it is nec­ Kushner: An American Play­ various influences that give him music business anytime soon. essary to go through an agency wright's Viewpoint. an eclectic sound, a mix of Jason His recent show at The Social to book the speakers, a more These yearlong events are Mraz and Mumford and Sons. was just the first of his tour, successful approach is to find something every Rollins stu­ Although he has now been Statesline Part Two. On his next someone who has a direct con­ dent should attend, whether it playing shows for years, each album he would like to have nection to the speakers. is by suggestion of your pro­ performance means something more rock-influence, but only Rollins' students are not the fessor or by your own volition. to him, particularly his first ma­ time will tell. As with many mu­ only ones affected by the Winter The Winter Park Institute pro­ jor concert. sicians, his goal is to eventually Park Institute. The local com­ vides great opportunities to talk "I opened for Brooke Frasi- play bigger venues and create munity makes up a large major­ with well-known guest speak­ many more records. Check out er at the L-Ray in L. A. and it was ity of the participants. Dr. Gail ers about their professions-and COURTESY OF ROLLINS.! a sold out show, with about a www.matthiresmusic.com for Sinclair says, "We would love interests that may match your THE WRITE STUFF: Former Poet Laureal thousand people. It was my first more tour dates and all things to see much more involvement own or may spark sornething Billy Collins and actor Edward James 01m big, real show." Whenever he Matt Hires. from Rollins students. We'd love are just a few of the great speakers that'll new within you. Winter Park Institute has lined up this yea

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Before this week the Tars player in the game with a myri­ He buried the ball hand­ vere in sixth in the Sunshine ad of powerful hits. ily, charging afterward over to Jtate Conference the girls' team­ Hodges was easily the the sideline (the field level "Tar work and spirit never faltered most spirited team member, Pit" at the far end of the stands) is they constantly worked to- encouraging her teammates af­ where he expressed his grati­ rether. Rollins dominated the ter every play. Mendoza and tude to Tars fans who howled irst game with a 25-to-13 lead. Hodges were an integral part of at the Lions' keeper's transgres­ The other team's spirits the back-to-back wins this past sion. /vere visibly lower than that of weekend as well. Combined, the The keeper, Perez, was he Tars. During every volley, two tallied 75 kills, 63 kills and clearly upset about the retake, he Tars had a plan and were or­ 5 blocks. and vocally expressed his dis­ ganized. The Royals appeared The Tars swept the match pleasure to the point of being o have discord among their taking all three games against shown a yellow card for dissent. flayers and did not have the co- Warner. The half ended with the Tars up •tesion of the Tars. The rhythm The Tars hit the court in 2-0. )f the team never let up and Savannah, Ga., today and to­ Six minutes into the second hey preformed admirably for morrow, competing in the Arm­ half, Lions' #16, Lorenzo Bis- he entire game. strong Atlantic State University/ tolfi, was shown yellow for an The Tars won the first two Chatham Orthopedics Pirate aggressive tackle, and within rames by more than five points. Volleyball Classic. moments, when he performed \s the third game started the The Tars face a four-match a sloppy tackle on Neinken as Royals scored three straight slate with Armstrong Atlantic, he was making his way toward joints only to have the streak Flagler, Alabama-Huntsville BECCA ANTELLIS SPIKE!: #10 Jenny Sherwood '11 gets some altitude preparing to lay down the law against goal again, the referee showed broken by Sarah Mendoza '11, and North Alabama. Warner Tuesday night. Their next home game will be Sept. 17 against Lynn University. Bistolfi red. Down to 10 men and in­ credibly frustrated by the chal­ lenge posed by the Tars mid- field, Lions' coach, Fernando Valenzuela, began loudly argu­ ing with the referee and charg­ ing onto the pitch to express his frustration more directly. The referee, after asking the coach to step back numerous times, ejected him from the sta­ dium in the 60th minute of the match. Minutes later, delaying play further, Lions' #21 Kevin Raymond, was also shown yel­ low for arguing with the ref. In the 81st minute, Florida Memorial's defender Javhan Russell was shown red for -a dangerous, and blatant trip. This brought the Lions down to just nine men on the pitch. Not surprisingly, in the 83rd minute, Bradley Welch, taking advan­ tage of a well placed pass by sophomore Joris Combe, struck past the Lions' keeper to close out Tars scoring. The game ended 4 - 0, the Tars taking 21 shots on goal to very nskerman lias a ravorite spot* the Lions 10. The Lions' display of ag­ gression and disappointing lack of control did them no fa­ So does every risk lover. vors, but perhaps will give them leave to consider their approach in further games. The Tars opened their sea­ Now open in Winter Park son well with this decisive win. After Sunday's disappointing loss to the University of the In­ carnate Word, the Tars stand at At Mitchells Fish Market, were experts in seafood. Our friendly a record of 1-1 as they prepare to take on University of West staff and relaxed environment will make you feel completely Florida and Thomas University Iconic. Please join us for an exceptional seafood experience. on the road. wei The Tars women maintain the same record of 1-1 with a loss to West Texas A&M and a win against Texas Women's University, both on the road. MITCHELL'S Be sure to check out their home 8M season opener on Thursday, FISH MARKET September 16th against North- SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR wood University. Meanwhile, the gentleman will return to Winter Park on WINTER PARK VILLAGE 407.339.3474 Friday, Sept. 17 against Saint WWW.MITCHELLSFISHMARKET.COM Leo University in a conference match. September 10,; 12 The Rollins College Sandspur SPORTS Sunshine State Standings

Conference .Overall VOLLEYBALL W L T PCT W L T PCT Florida Southern 0 0 0 .000 4 0 0 1.000 Saint Leo 0 0 0 .000 4 0 0 1.000 Eckerd 0 0 0 .000 3 1 0 .750 Lynn 0 0 0 .000 3 1 0 .750 Rollins 0 0 0 .000 3 1 0 .750 Tampa 0 0 0 .000 3 1 0 .750 Florida Tech 0 0 0 .000 2 2 0 .500 Nova Southeastern 0 0 0 .000 1 3 0 .250 Barry 0 0 0 .000 0 0 0 .000

Conference MEN'S SOCCER W L GF GA PCT M. Barry 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0 Florida Southern 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Lynn 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Saint Leo 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Nova Southeastern 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Eckerd 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Florida Tech 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Rollins 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 Tampa 0 0 0 0 0 .000 12

Conference Overall WOMEN'S SOCCER W L T GF GA PCT W L T GF GA PCT Florida Tech 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 0 0 6 1 1.000 Lynn 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 3 0 1.000 Saint Leo 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 0 0 8 1 1.000 Tampa 0 0 0 0 0 .000 2 0 0 4 0 1.000 Florida Southern 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 0 1 3 2 .750 Barry 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 1 0 7 7 .500 Eckerd 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 1 0 2 2 .500 Rollins 0 0 0 0 0 .000 1 1 0 2 4 .500 Nova Southeastern 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 2 0 1 4 .000 • BECCAANTEL HUDDLE UP, TARS:The ladies group up be­ tween points in the midst of a victory. i

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