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Student Fees to increase again Page 6 H.O.H Festival Tix, come an’ get ’em Page 15 Student officiates race in Africa Page 17 Page 2 hodgepodge Wednesday, february 24, 2010

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Professional skateboarder Mike Peterson throws a backside smith grind at the UNF redbull skate contest. Tyler Norman, a UNF photography senior, shot this with a Canon 1D Mark III with a 16- 35mm wide-angle lens.

Last week by the numbers Q of the W: If you could make yourself into a comic book hero, who would you be? 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- “Amazing Boy who stretches in unusual places man.” rize what the average Osprey should know about the past week. - Scott Burton, Communication, Sophomore fans attended South Africa’s Stock car race officiated by UNF 10,300 student Patrick Huth “Mychaelita Chocolatte Bonita ... [I can] record movies cans of food were collected at with my eyes.” 600 Compassion 2010 - Mycheal Taylor, Communication, Freshman

of February, the Fritz play at “Mr. Unobtainium ... ‘cuz no one can obtain these skills.” 24th Birdie’s Cafe - Major Forbess, Sports Management, Junior riders competed in “The King of 17 Campus” skateboarding competition “Super Save A Gay ... I’d turn people gay.” of March at 6:30 p.m., the SG 1st Senate will meet to discuss the - Leila Fields, Criminal Justice, Junior 2010-2011 budget

“Beardman ... I’d love to be able to grow instant beards.” Kim Huddleston - Sam McIntire, Music, Freshman Front Page: Asst. Graphics Editor

Page 2, Hodgepodge Pages 9-10, Discourse Page 3, Police Beat Pages 12-15, Expressions Pages 4-8, News Pages 17-19, Sports I ndex

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 police beat Page 3

1 Feb. 9 - Information (UNF General Counsel’s Office) Feb. 9 - Feb. 18 – Karen Stone reported to UPD that she had received a threatening e-mail through her UNF account Feb. 9. The e-mail appeared to be addressed to Stone, and the contents read, “I am pleased to inform you that we have been paid to assassinate you by your co- worker in your office …” The e-mail threatened that if Stone valued her life, she would not report it to police. Further investigating revealed that this e-mail, along with others of this type, are part of an Internet scam that tries to extort payment from its victims. UPD told Stone not to open e-mails received from unfamil- Criminal mischief iar senders because they may contain viruses. cases since Aug. 2 10 21, 2009 Feb. 15 - Criminal Mischief (Building 44) – Melissa Perry, supervisor of Parking Services, reported that a suspect entered the fenced in area near building 44, Feb.15. Perry claims a suspect punctured one tire drug violations from five of the utility carts parked in the fenced in since Aug. 21, 2009 area. She claimed that there was a single cart that was 22 not working and that it sustained no damage. Perry believes the suspect may be an employee because only an employee would know that one of the carts was not working.

3 Feb. 15 - Drug Paraphernalia (Parking Lot 10) – One student was arrested, and two students were referred 6 to student conduct after UPD was dispatched to Lot 10 in reference to a report of suspicious persons engag- ing in drug activity Feb. 15. Police reported seeing a white cloud of smoke exiting a black Chevrolet truck In this badge, the Spinnaker and noticed an odor of burning marijuana. When UPD keeps a running total of certain asked the three students what they were doing, they crimes around UNF during the responded, “smoking a bowl.” Police confiscated a 2009-2010 school year. clear plastic baggie containing marijuana and a multi- 1 colored pipe. One of the students was transported to the Duval County jail for possession, and two students were issued a Notice to Appear Citation.

4 Feb. 17 - Petty Theft (Building 41) – UPD was dispatched to Building 41 after Joshua Harwell, a UNF employee, reported his cell phone missing. Harwell claims he left his cell phone inside the maintenance shop to charge the battery at approximately 8 a.m. Feb. 17. He stated that he returned to the mainte- 4 2 nance shop at 10:30 a.m. to find that his cell phone was missing. No suspects were identified.

5 Feb. 18 - Found Property (Osprey Fountains) – UNF employee Dennis Negrin reported to police that he had found marijuana wrapped in a cellophane wrapper on the floor in between the aisles in Ozzie’s 3 convenience store Feb. 18. UPD was contacted im- mediately, and the package has been placed in the property room. 5 BEAT of the Week 6 Feb. 10 - Dating Violence (Building 58E) – UPD responded to a battery in progress call at 11:28 p.m. The two witnesses, and the two students involved in the altercation, didn’t appear to be fighting when UPD arrived. One of the students claimed she was arguing with her ex-boyfriend outside Building 58E near the game room when she lost her temper and struck him in the face. She reported that he pushed her away from him and did not hit her. The other student involved in the altercation explained that he had recently ended a two-year relationship with the student and after entering the game room with two of his friends the other student began aggressively arguing with him. The student claimed he proceeded to leave the game room, and the other student followed him outside where she hit him on his right cheek. There were no obvious injuries, and no legal action was taken.

Compiled by Jessica Dubois-Maahs. Source: UPD police reports. UNF Campus map: Facilities Planning and Construction Office. Page 4 news Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Students voice proposed budget concerns at open forum

By Josh Fredrickson sign the budget that was proposed managing editor by B&A, that’s not going to happen,” Barnes said. “I’m not tell- The Student Government ing you you’re all going to get Senate chambers were swollen your money ‘cause it doesn’t ex- with interested students and ad- ist. There’s not enough money. ministrators Feb. 17 as the sen- It’s not there, that’s just how it is. ate’s Budget and Allocations I wish we could give everybody Committee held an open forum to everything, I would love to do discuss SG’s proposed budget for that, but it’s not there.” the coming fiscal year. Mark Smith, a post-bacca- The B&A Committee approved laureate student at UNF, the of- a budget Feb. 12 that will go before fice manager of the Center for the senate at large Monday, March Student Media and a former 1 at 6:30 p.m. The senate will then SG treasurer, commended the vote to amend, approve or send B&A Committee’s hard work the budget back to the committee but advised them to take a for further deliberations. different approach. The senate meeting March Smith encouraged the commit- 1 will be held in the senate tee to look into the possibility of chambers, located in the short-term deficit spending to al- Student Union. The meeting is leviate the pain the proposed cuts may inflict. This could be done open to the public, and student re- j o s h f re d rick n | S p i nn aker marks will be heard at the begin- through using some of SG’s $1.5 ning of the evening. million fund balance to cover cur- Students and administra- rent budget shortfalls. tors representing various cam- Smith also said the best course pus groups and organizations of action for the senate at pres- voiced their concerns over the ent would be to send the budget proposed budget. back to committee for further Those in attendance ques- consideration. tioned the proposed funding Students gather in the Senate chambers Feb. 17 to voice their displeasure at Student Government’s proposed “Send it back to committee, cuts to Campus Recreation, budget for the 2010-2010 school year. work on it some more, have anoth- the Interfaith Center, the er forum like this, hear thoughts International Center and the Those are the everyday things said the B&A Committee is at- after the forum began because of and find some compromises,” Center for Student Media, that we utilize as students, I tempting to “build in” these an exam scheduling conflict, ac- Smith said. “This doesn’t have to among others. love partying as much as the events in order to avoid dipping cording to a source familiar with end this way, and I think the presi- Keenan Webb, a UNF next guy, but I don’t believe that into the special requests fund. the matter. dent [Barnes] is committed that it English senior and an Eco- [the Osprey Tailgate Classic] Nelson said SG has been forced Other SG luminaries in at- won’t.” Adventure staffer, asked whether should be factored into the to take out about $150,000 to cover tendance included Student Body setting aside funding for the budget whatsoever.” special request funding for these President John Barnes, Vice E-mail Josh Fredrickson at Osprey Tailgate Classic was worth B&A Committee Chair Sen. events and things like student President Mike Saathoff and [email protected]. slashing funding from other Kyle Nelson and committee mem- education conferences. Chief of Staff Tom Blanchard. departments. ber Sen. Erica Richey answered “It’s not fair for the students Barnes applauded the stu- “I’ve enjoyed the Tailgate questions and promised to revisit for the money to have to come dents in attendance for their Classic, I was there last year — the budget, taking into account out of special request funds,” engagement and promised not Senate Meeting good times, it was great. Was that students’ apprehensions. Nelson said. to sign the budget in it’s cur- worth a whole year’s worth of Nelson defended increased SG Treasurer Matt Samra, rent form, but said he wanted When: March 1, 6:30 p.m. Eco-Adventure or Osprey Radio funding for events like the Osprey whose budget proposals the B&A everyone to be realistic about Where: Bldg. 58E, 3rd floor, or the Spinnaker or these other Tailgate Classic and Homecoming Committee debated and at least SG’s funding limitations. Senate Chambers departments?” Webb said. “No. in the proposed budget. Nelson partially adopted Feb. 12, arrived “I guarantee I’m not going to Living a student’s life: Budgeting correctly can save you money

By Catherine Faulk surplus to work with. I used to Wesley Hardy, a UNF business week, apart from major bills, is Contributor writer pay rent on one paycheck and bills “Don’t look at your freshman, said lists are useful transportation, mostly in UNF with the other; it left me broke ev- when running errands so he doesn’t parking fees and gas, said Allison Alex Moore, a UNF health ad- ery other paycheck.” money as free-flow- spend the gas driving around town Clark, a UNF sociology senior. ministration graduate student, sits It’s no secret that college is ing, because you to places he doesn’t need to go. With UNF being a commuter down with his bank statements in expensive. Whether students are Shea said health insurance, school, a lot of students have to hand to write out a budget. juggling two jobs, living at home will get too deep in rent, food and car payments would drive from all areas of town. He divides monthly expenses with parents or starting to save be essential items, while going out Clark saves money in a number such as rent, phone, electric, cable, for retirement now, finding ways a hole. Eventually, to dinner is not. of ways. credit cards, food, entertainment, to cut corners and save some cash “Most of my money goes to “I don’t buy into consumerism, car payment, insurance and retire- are essential. that money has to eating out,” Hardy said. and I don’t buy useless things,” ment into biweekly expenses. Forty-one percent of UNF However, Shea said students she said. He budgets every pay period graduates took out student loans get paid back.” should make a list of discretionary Both Clark and Moore agree — to account for every dollar he will and will leave college with an av- income as well. These items include people should only become students spend. Being a college student has erage of $14,694 in debt, accord- - Vincent Shea going to the movies, out to dinner if it’s worth it to them financially. made Moore learn the value of a ing to the 2008-2009 UNF financial UNF Asst. Professor of Accounting and out with friends. “Don’t waste your parents’ mon- dollar and has changed the way he aid profile. Emily Bjork, a UNF student, ey if you are not serious about go- tracks his spending, he said. “Know how much money you doesn’t have to pay for her entering to school,” Clark said. Moore said college has also have coming in, and don’t spend Eventually, that money has to get tainment. made him realize the need for beyond your means,” said Vincent paid back.” “I like to go to the beach and a budget and the importance of Shea, assistant professor of ac- Students with this kind of debt listen to jazz for free,” Bjork said. sticking to it. counting at UNF. “Don’t look at on their shoulders should list “People-watching is also always “I have to be realistic,” he your money as free-flowing, be- what’s essential and what’s not in entertaining.” E-mail Catherine Faulk at said. “This way, I know how much cause you will get too deep in a hole. their“ budgets, Shea said. Another big expenditures each [email protected]. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 news page 5 Bargaining underway for Around the State Election year adds twist to legislative session Gov. Charlie Crist wants tax cuts for attorney general; Sen. Paula Dock- for businesses and consumers, Senate ery, R-Lakeland is running for gover- purchase of ADT building President Jeff Atwater is making gov- nor; Rep. Pat Patterson, R-DeLand, is ernment spending more transparent running for CFO; and several lawmak- and Sen. Dave Aronberg wants ers are seeking seats in the U.S. House. tighter rules for pain management “Typically, election years bring clinics to help ensure they aren’t run added pressure and partisanship to as pill mills. the legislative session. This year will be And each of the issues will make that times 10 because of the fact that nice talking points as Crist runs for so many people are running for higher Senate, Atwater runs for chief finan- office,” Aronberg said. “When you cial officer and Aronberg runs for have leadership leaving, that really attorney general. shakes things up. You have the three Election years can change the most powerful people in state govern- dynamic of a legislative session, espe- ment — the governor, the president cially when so many lawmakers are of the Senate and the Speaker of the running for a higher office. Sen. Dan House — two out of those three are Gelber, D-Miami Beach, is also running leaving for higher office.” Around the Nation States eye ban on public release of 911 calls

Linda Casey dialed 911 and Wisconsin are deciding whether to screamed, “Oh, God!” over and bar the public release of 911 calls. over again into the phone after Missouri, Pennsylvania, Rhode finding her daughter beaten to Island and Wyoming already keep death in the driveway of their North such recordings private. But gener- Carolina home. ally, most states consider emergency Later that day, she heard the calls public records available on 911 recording on the local news request, with exceptions sometimes and vomited. made for privacy reasons or to pro- E rik t “This was not only the most pain- tect a police investigation.

a nn er | sp i aker ful thing I have ever been through, Open-government advocates dis- it should have been the most pri- agree and said that prohibiting the vate,” she said in an e-mail. release of the recordings takes away Because of situations like Casey’s, a valuable tool that has exposed lawmakers in Alabama, Ohio and botched calls.

The ADT Security Services building sits off of Kernan Boulevard, nestled in between Betty Holzendorf Drive and Alumni Drive. Unless the company ends its lease on the edifice early, UNF will not gain access to the building until 2021 if purchased. Around the World By Emily Hartford organization, TSI — training and services institute Al-Qaida leader in Yemen threatens new US attacks Staff writer — to pay for the initial costs, for which the UNF Foundation would eventually reimburse it. The A senior operative of the al-Qaida of our household, so wait for what will UNF is negotiating the tentative purchase of the foundation would keep it as an investment that network in Yemen — the group that attack you in the midst of yours,” al- ADT Security Services security building located earns 4.5 percent interest. claimed responsibility for the failed Raimi said, according to a translation on Kernan Boulevard, and negotiations will most After ADT’s contract transfers to UNF, the uni- Christmas Day attack on an American of the message from the SITE Intelli- likely be completed by the end of this month, UNF versity would be able to reimburse the founda- passenger jet over Detroit — has threat- gence Group. officials said. tion, which would no longer invest in the building, ened more attacks on the U.S. The U.S. is increasingly worried that The proposed purchase price for the 55,000 square Shuman said. The group has openly targeted U.S. Yemen is becoming a significant ter- foot building is currently $4.75 million, plus closing UNF Foundation’s board of directors manages and other Western interests in Yemen, rorist staging ground, amid signs that costs, which have yet to be finalized. donations to the university. The foundation has and — as demonstrated by the Dec. 25 lower-level al-Qaida operatives have Several issues still need resolution, such as the helped finance student housing, parking garages, attack — abroad. been moving into the country from the closing date, who will pay certain closing costs and Alumni Hall and most scholarships, fellowships and Qasim al-Raimi, a top military com- Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. who will handle the land survey, title insurance and professorships. mander for al-Qaida in the Arabian Washington has pressured Yemen’s environmental reports, said Chris Wrenn, associate Administrators currently don’t know how UNF Peninsula, warned Americans in an government to crack down on the net- general counsel. will use the ADT building and won’t know until it’s article published in an online militant work, and the Pentagon has earmarked The university began considering the tentative included in UNF’s Master Plan. The Master Plan magazine that the group “will blow up some $150 million in military assistance purchase in summer 2009 and negotiations peaked will be updated twice before 2021, and the next evalu- the earth from below your feet.” to Yemen to help combat the threat. in late fall 2009. The next step is the signing of the ation is in 2015. “You have attacked us in the midst contract, which is contingent upon approval by the “[By then] we’ll have an even better idea of how Board of Trustees. we could utilize that building based on the academic The Associated Press contributed to this report. The ADT building would be the third and final programs and how they’ve grown,” Shuman said. Compiled by James Cannon. building in the research park next to campus that Wrenn said moving administrative departments UNF has purchased. to acquired buildings opens up classroom space and “It’s a piece of the puzzle that fits in very well to gets students closer to the Student Union, which he News in Brief the plans for the campus in the future,” Wrenn said. thinks is slowly becoming the center of campus. Eleven years into the future to be exact, as ADT Some possibilities for the building include ex- Rep. Ander Crenshaw to visit UNF for free workshop has a contract to occupy the building until 2021. panding the continuing education program and the Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Fla., will speak at UNF’s University Center for a hom- Because of this contract, UNF won’t be able to use University Center or moving administrative offices eownership promotion and foreclosure prevention workshop Saturday, Feb. 27 from the building until 2021, unless ADT terminates the into the building. The university could also turn it 10 a.m. to noon. lease early. into a hotel, Shuman said. Multiple national and local organizations will also be involved in the workshop, UNF, as a public institution, is also limited in Although it may appear as though UNF has a lot such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Jacksonville Legal how it can pay for the building since it’s currently of land to grow on, most of it is conservation and Aid, Jacksonville Urban League, Three Rivers Legal Services and WealthWatchers. under private use. wetlands, so purchasing property around campus is Attendees will be allowed to address the representatives of these organizations “We’re not allowed to construct or do construc- crucial, Wrenn said. one on one during the workshop, which is free and open to the public. tion with state revenue that is priced for education Interested persons can pre-register at crenshaw.house.gov under the “Special purposes,” said Shari Shuman, vice president of ad- Events” section, or call Nathan Riska at (904) 598-0481. ministration and finance. E-mail Emily Hartford at UNF’s proposed plan would use a direct support [email protected]. Compiled by Rebecca McKinnon. Page 6 news Wednesday, February 24, 2010 UNF approves fee increase for an estimated $40 million wellness center

By josh gore Student Body Vice President Senior investigative reporter Mike Saathoff, who is running for student body president in this The UNF Student Fee semester’s elections, said another Assessment Committee convened possibility for the CITF funding is a special meeting Feb. 22 to ap- Greek housing or the intramural prove the beginning of what is to fields. become a near $40 million well- “Delaney has a gentle- ness center in place of the Dottie man’s agreement with Student Dorion Fitness Center. Government to put the money into To fund the fitness center, UNF the wellness center,” he said. must ask students to pay a special Zak Ovadia presented the com- fee of $3 per credit hour. For peo- mittee with a design of the center ple taking 12 credit hours, this in- in three phases. The first phase creases their bill by $36 per semes- will cost $4 million and will be ter. Since this exceeds the amount mostly underground prep work.

the university can legally raise U NF: C o n ce pt ar The second phase will cost $16 mil- the fee, the state legislature must lion and the third phase will cost approve the move. $19 million. The committee had to convene There was much argument as soon as possible because the over what should be in phase two state legislature meets the first t instead of phase three. week of March. office manager for the Center For is approved, either the next step going to benefit the students.” At this point, with the $4.5 mil- The vote to approve the $3 ear- Student Media, expressed great in- will be to let the money add up and It was noted in the meeting that lion from the CITF and the student mark was approved but not unani- terest in having the extra 50 cents. then use it, or ask the state for a it is not guaranteed the legislature fee, the university can only afford mously at first. The extra 50 cents would go bond and then use the earmark to will agree to this increase and the first two phases. UNF Student Body President a long way and isn’t that much pay back the bond. even if it does, the governor still Dr. Mauricio Gonzalez noted John Barnes refused to continue extra for the students to pay, The proposal to increase stu- has the power to veto. throughout the meeting that the with the meeting until it got a Smith said. dent fees is new, but not the plans If it is not passed or vetoed, the students can change the plans as unanimous vote. “[Without the 50 cents] we for a new wellness center. university officials can still use they wish. After more deliberation, the would build the building and not “We have been talking about it the Capital Improvement Trust The university is still nego- committee unanimously agreed be able to operate it,” he said. for two years,” Barnes said. Fund money for the first phase, tiating exactly what will be ac- on $3. The university is going to Barnes only has to vote in a tie, if they choose that is where they complished in each phase, and The bare minimum needed to send its lobbyist, Vice President but he said he’s in favor of the $3. want to apply the CITF. the Spinnaker will inform you go to state legislature was $2.50. of Governmental Affairs Janet “I am against fees that I The state can take back this of all updates. The person who spoke up Owen, to Tallahassee and to try don’t see where the money is go- money this year if it is not used. the most, Mark Smith, a voting to get the state legislature to ap- ing, but I see where it’s going,” “This will really slow down the E-mail Josh Gore at student representative and the prove the earmark. If the earmark he said. “This fee is directly process,” Smith said. [email protected]. Wednesday, February 24, 2010 news page 7 Compassion 2010 hits campus, students’ wallets

BY Rebecca mckinnon – fiscally is the word that every- Either way, SG Executive only Volk agreed. news editor one tries to throw around ... be- spent $27,000 on Compassion’s “It’s not about who’s requesting, Organizations cause the Special Requests [budget] entertainment. This means that it’s about the impact on the campus,” About 1,000 UNF students hud- wasn’t looking too good,” said Mack even after the committee’s al- Volk said. “It’s about how many peo- involved in dled together the evening of Feb. 20 Volk, senate president and then most $8,000 cut from the special ple it affects in the long run, that it Compassion at the Amphitheater for Compassion chair of the Budget and request, Compassion was still $304 would draw out enough students for 2010, a $54,000 philanthropic concert Allocations Committee. under budget. the purpose.” paid for by student fees to benefit the Current Budget and Allocations The budget savings notwith- Nelson agreed that attendance is •Jacksonville Christian victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake Committee Chair Kyle Nelson also standing, clubs like Amnesty key in funding more expensive events. Life in Haiti. stated the need for fiscal responsibil- International, the Printers’ Guild “We’d give Muslim students the •Converge Compassion’s philanthropic ef- ity but said ultimately the concert and Jacksonville Christian Life have same treatment if they came up and •Resolution forts Feb. 20 gathered 600 cans, 182 was worth having. given their $200 budget boosts back wanted to host a faith-based con- •Big Fun Foundation nonperishable food items, 30 blan- “[Concerts are] a lot of money, to SG Executive to help fund it, as cert,” he said. •NAACP UNF Collegiate kets, 297 articles of clothing, 123 and with being at UNF where there’s per Student Body President John Last year’s Revamp received some Chapter pairs of shoes, 30 first aid kits, nine only 16,000 students, a large amount Barnes’ request at a Jan. 29 Club unfavorable student responses, as the •Children’s Miracle backpacks and three stuffed animals of them are commuters, and you Alliance meeting. event’s purpose was largely faith- Network to donate to Haiti. only pull 1,000 to 5,000 at best for The $304 and the donated budget based. Compassion attempted to •Dance Marathon The concert-goers gathered to these events,” Nelson said. “Does it boosts will go back into the Special break away from that, Barnes said. •Osprey Productions hear headliner Relient K, open- suck? Yeah. But are you going to still Requests budget. “I feel that the student’s voic- •Various Greeks ing band Jaymes Reunion and two have these events? Yes.” The idea for Compassion began es were heard, and that’s why •Residence Hall speakers. They also visited about 30 However, at the Feb. 12 commit- with last year’s Revamp, a two-day, Compassion was so different from Association tables, which various philanthropic tee meeting, Nelson admonished the $42,550 concert with nearly 1,000 Revamp. This year, it was a lot less •Hope For Haiti organizations manned. See the side- African American Student Union students in attendance. Revamp fea- emphasis on faith and a lot more bar for specifics. for spending $7,000 on a Comedy tured multiple Christian bands and emphasis on giving back,” Barnes The SG Executive Branch Jam event that 75 people attended. was paid for with student fees per said. “Revamp worked more with upset, and this event is wrong,’” he approached the Budget and That averages out to $93 per at- special request by Baptist Collegiate the Christian clubs, to be honest. said. “There’s no doubt in my Allocations committee with the tendee. Compassion — at $53,771 Ministries in February 2009. I’d like to say faith-based clubs, but mind that this special request was Compassion special request in and 1,000 attendees — averages out Both bands that performed at they were mainly Christian clubs worth it.” October 2009. It initially request- to $53 per attendee. Compassion — Relient K and Jaymes ... [Revamp] was more so focused on ed $69,467 — $21,156 for lighting “The bottom line is ... AASU Reunion — are also Christian alter- one group of students. It was like a James Cannon, Josh Fredrickson and and sound, $6,250 for food, $35,000 failed this year to reach out to the native bands. holy huddle.” Max Jaeger contributed for entertainment, $3,500 for a students, and I want to ensure that Barnes didn’t deny Compassion’s Compassion’s goal was not faith- to this report. third-party booking company and that doesn’t happen again,” he said. ties to religion, as the executive based, even if the event had reli- $3,561 for security. “I think it is responsible ... to let branch worked directly with Campus gious ties, Barnes said. E-mail Rebecca McKinnon at The committee cut security them know ‘Hey, you guys had 75 Ministries on the event, he said. “Compassion this year, I’m not [email protected]. by $1,446 and zero-funded the people, and we paid thousands of “I feel [SG has] the right and going to hide it, there was a faith as- $6,250 request for food, citing dollars for this event, and you got the obligation to fund groups re- pect to it, but guess what? I haven’t fiscal responsibility. minimal attendance, and it really gardless of faith, sex and gender,” had one student walk away from “[We were] being responsible shouldn’t happen again.’” Barnes said. [Compassion] saying ‘I’m really Page 8 News Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Ron Paul wins conservative straw poll the audience cheered while others booed loudly when event organiz- ers announced Paul as the winner. Paul spoke at the conference along with potential presidential candidates former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota. Romney won second with 22 percent, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin came in third with 7 percent and Pawlenty finished with 6 percent. Fewer than a quarter of the 10,000 attendees partici- pated in the balloting, an un- scientific sampling that only offers bragging rights. Former presidential candidate Ron Paul addresses the Conservative Political Action However, no Republican has Conference (CPAC) in Washington, Friday, Feb. 19. (AP Photo / Cliff Owen) announced a bid for the 2012 election. Several are considering it attending an annual conference. or are in various stages of laying Paul beats Romney, A libertarian from Texas who the groundwork. Some are putting has railed against spending and campaign teams in place, visiting Palin and Pawlenty the Federal Reserve, Paul won the early primary voting states and at CPAC 2010 Feb. 20 contest at the Conservative using political action committees Political Action Conference with to sow good will — and money — By Associated press 31 percent backing. He has sought among the party’s candidates. Washington bureau the presidential nomination in GOP hopefuls are emboldened the past and attracted a following by Obama’s weakened poll num- WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. among a segment of voters frus- bers just one year into office, and Ron Paul won the most support for trated with Washington. they see an opportunity to capital- the 2012 Republican presidential Participants cheered as their ize on anger rippling through the nomination in an unofficial straw favored candidates’ names were electorate over his policies. poll of conservative activists announced. Some members of Wednesday, February 24, 2010 discourse page 8 Budget process needs student input; get involved, already M ike Toma ss o n i | SP I NN AKER

ake heed, Osprey Nation! This this budget. We don’t hold any ill-will Intercultural Center for PEACE and the members to say such a thing. But this mo- is a call to action! The Student toward our student representatives, nor do Center for Student Media (which includes rass of tedium is important, damn impor- T Government Senate’s Budget and we adhere to the sophomoric and simplistic yours truly), among others. tant, to the entire student body. Allocations Committee has approved a notion that, even with an increase in SG’s Conversely, the budget proposes marked But what do you care? proposed budget for fiscal year 2010-2011. We revenue, cuts in some areas are completely increases in line-item funding for events We don’t want to go off on a tangent think the student body should take interest avoidable. like the Osprey Tailgate Classic and here, so we’ll save the “student apathy at in this process, take a look at what’s being We live in an era of tight budgets that is Homecoming. UNF is lame” editorial for another time. proposed and get involved. forcing universities across the state to raise We get that SG wants to make these Suffice it to say that if you enjoy the ser- This is your money, folks. tuition and fees just to keep the library events mainstays at UNF. What we don’t get, vices and programs of any of the depart- The proposed budget is riddled with cuts lights on. We cannot expect everyone to though, is why SG is choosing this course of ments previously mentioned, you should do to many integral university agencies and be fully funded all the time, especially in a action when funding these events has tradi- something about it. campus organizations. This, in spite of SG recession where state revenue is down. tionally been accomplished through dipping The senate is holding a regular session receiving about $100,000 in additional fund- However, it’s the Spinnaker’s conten- into the special requests fund. where this budget will be debated March ing as a result of a 35-cents-per-credit-hour tion that the budget in its current form is SG’s reserve fund currently sits at about 1 at 6:30 p.m. Well, let’s rephrase that: We increase in student Activity and Service seriously flawed and in need of studious $1.5 million. We’re rather perplexed about hope the meeting is irregular in that aver- fees, approved last year. revision. Again, this is not a slight against why SG doesn’t choose to use this fund for age UNF students will show up in droves Before we highlight the programs and the B&A Committee or SG Treasurer Matt these events. and get engaged. For once. departments at risk of diminished funding Samra. This is something that representa- They’re “special,” right? So why not There’s still time for changes to be made, and tell you why you should give a flip, we tives throughout SG, including the afore- make them special requests? changes we think are essential. want to make something abundantly clear: mentioned, have at least tacitly recognized The Spinnaker has yet to hear a convinc- So get off your duff, and come to the This should be in no way construed as an and partially articulated. ing argument against this line of thinking. senate meeting. If you’re respectful and ask assault on our esteemed student-leaders The budget proposes punishing cuts Look: If you’ve read this far, we applaud politely, you could be the difference in SG. to the Eco-Adventure program, the you. Few would say SG’s budget process is in changing their minds and changing The Spinnaker is well aware of the long Women’s Center, the Interfaith Center, the fun or entertaining. We’re even willing to this budget. hours of hard work that went into crafting International Center, Career Services, the bet it would be a stretch for B&A Committee page 9 discourse Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Don’t count on Obama; Democrats repeat the Jimmy Carter malaise

here may be scores Obama should not be judged his second year in office. Senate, which means that, as the of readers who might for the media-manufactured Why, in the midst of what economy improves, they will be Awarded first place for Best of Show in 2005 T and second place for Best of Show in 2008 at suggest that President Barack vagaries of politics driven by at the time was called the in a position to take the credit. the National College Media Convention Obama is the reincarnation of the nonsense of Glen Beck and worst recession since the Great Which is just what Reagan by the Associated Collegiate Press. former President Jimmy Carter. his fellow Teabaggers — nor by Depression, did the country not did in 1984. Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in Carter was the ill-fated presi- the wishful thinking of his op- punish the ruling Republican Whatever small gains the 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest dent who suffered the turmoil ponents. Current Republicans — Party back in the 80s? Perhaps Democrats had gotten out of by the Florida College Press Assocation . of going through several domes- trying to capitalize on momen- bashing the Gipper’s Spinnaker Staff tic and international crises tary blips and hoping to boost economic plan in all at the same time, while sus- optimism and activism within Chad Smith the early ‘80s turned taining intense criticism their diminished ranks — Graphic Designer sour as the economy Editor in Chief James Cannon long after he left office in elec- are trying their best, even boomed, and the pub- Managing Editor Josh Fredrickson toral humiliation. when there is no clear leader lic naturally credited But is Obama doomed to re- among them. Reaganomics. All that Layout Editor Dan Rosemund peat a one-term presidency, like The Obama skeptics are was left for their 1984 Art Director Mike Tomassoni Carter? I would submit that he fond of invoking comparisons because the country’s last expe- presidential nominee, Walter Business Manager Kristen Montalto is more in the mold of Carter’s between 1993 and 2009. 1993 was rience with the Democrats — the Mondale, to criticize was the bal- News Editor Rebecca McKinnon successor, former President the year the last Democratic loathed malaise of the Carter looning national deficit. Features Editor Beca Grimm Ronald Reagan, who boosted the president took over from a presidency — made people reluc- The 2012 GOP nominee will American economy and brought Republican predecessor. In tant to turn back to them. undoubtedly do the same — and Sports Editor Heather Furey in an era of great fiscal responsi- reaction, it is said, to the same Similarly, the disastrous learn, as all deficit-hawk candi- Graphic Designer Chad Smith bility that favored big businesses liberal over-reaching we now record of President George dates have before, that it Copy Editor Ryan Thompson and the working class. see with Obama, the GOP scored W. Bush and congressional doesn’t work. Web Editor Ian Albahae Do we view Obama simply dramatic off-year wins in the Republicans now acts as a buffer At some point, this economy, in terms of being the first-ever 1994 elections. for Obama and the Democrats. Photo Editor Erik Tanner like that of the early 1980s, will black person elected as presi- It’s the wrong analogy. A Surveys show that, whatever improve, and — deservedly or Asst. Web Editor Josh Simpson dent, who energized a grassroots more apt precedent is 1981, when negative feelings Americans not — the American voters will Asst. News Editor Max Jaeger movement and brought in a new Reagan was struggling with a re- hold for the current administra- give Obama credit for his ac- Asst. Features Editor Kim Nelson wave of hope for change? Or cession in his first year in office. tion, it is nothing compared with complishments: stimulus fund- Senior Investigative Josh Gore should we view him as the man Then, as now, the president had their lingering disgust with the ing, “toxic assets” purchases, Reporter who saw most of his policies charged into office with a major- GOP — which, it should be not- foreclosure-protection legisla- Asst. Graphics Kim Huddleston being overturned or bogged ity of the popular vote — unlike ed, most continue to blame for tion, credit-card regulations, down in Congress in his first former President Bill Clinton, the ongoing economic troubles. Cash for Clunkers, homeowner Ad Sales John Prince year in office? Giovannie Medina who won just 43 percent of the That dynamic was missing in tax credits and extended unem- I say neither. vote in 1992 — along with a wave 1993. Although former President ployment benefits. They will also Staff Writers Tyler White Obama is a remarkable of party gains in the House and George H. W. Bush was unpopu- remember that the Republicans Emily Hartford Jessica Dubois-Maahs person — intelligent, articulate, Senate. lar, he was not despised, and stood adamantly opposed to all committed and inspirational. He But by early November of fond memories of Reagan-era of the above. Distributor Lianne Bronzo has reshaped the political land- 1981, according to a New York prosperity were still fresh. Assuming reasonable success Adviser John Timpe scape. If anything, what Obama Times poll, Reagan’s approval With unemployment likely in winding down the wars he in- Printer Central Florida epitomizes is the political soldier rating had dipped to 53 percent. to remain intolerably high well herited in Iraq and Afghanistan, Publishing for the next generation, having Obama is right around the same into 2010, Democrats in the mid- Obama should win an easy re- v v v to deal with multiple crises to figure today. Reagan’s numbers term elections will probably lose election. One might even say it help revive a teetering economy Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 continued to decline, plunging some of their recent gains. But will be Reagan-esque. he inherited from those in office into the low 40s, as unemploy- they will remain solidly in the 1 UNF Drive E-mail Chad Smith at Jacksonville, FL 32224 before him. ment continued to climb through majority in both the House and [email protected]. Phone: 904.620.2727 Fax: 904.620.3924 Do you feel more compassion after Compassion 2010? www.unfspinnaker.com

”Yes and no. The theme to give back to support Haiti relief was great, but the concert was just a fun show. Haiti relief could have been empha- sized more.” - Tyler White, Staff Writer

Corrections + Clarifications: In the “SG hopefuls sit down with the Spinnaker” “I feel broke.” article, Sitou Gilles Byll-Cataria was incor- rectly titled. He is not currently the president of - Josh Gore, Senior Investigative Reporter the International Student Association, as his term ended.

The Spinnaker reported that the Florida Prepaid Program does not cover differential tuition fees. “No, but I bet all of Intervarsity was there praying and acting like tools. A This is true, but there is an optional program with- typical day for an Intervarsity club member.” in Florida Prepaid that can cover differential fees. The same article said tuition increases “may not - Heather Furey, Sports Editor dip below 15 percent per year in the next few years, but the increases will be tuition increases man- dated by the state.” The state can only mandate an “No. As a Christian, I respect the idea; but as a liberal, I respect the 8 percent increase — the other 7 percent will come separation of church and state more.” from universities. Tuition will still go up 15 percent, but the sentence made it sound like the state would mandate all 15 percent, which is not the case. - Josh Fredrickson, Managing Editor

The Fritz toss about a dozen genres into one solid stew in ‘Stomp’ by Emily Hartford “vibe” many times, but ironically The next song, “Marguerite,” Staff Writer the verbose bunch were unable to written by Hendrickson, sounds describe it. totally different, with more of a I met two members of The “It’s really hard to explain what bluegrass sound and shorter play- Fritz at the top of a steep driveway we do even though we have a CD time. Hendrickson’s fast-paced gui- in a quiet neighborhood off Ft. of us playing,” Hendrickson said. tar picking and O’Connor’s quick, Caroline Drive one Monday night “The only way to really get it, I quirky vocals make the song feel to get more info on their upcom- think, is just to see it and in the mo- happy, despite morose lyrics. ing, first full-length, “Prehistoric ment see it.” The closing track, penned by Stomp.” After they finished their The band makes the crowd their O’Connor, “4 to 6,” seeps out as a cigarettes we headed inside, settled main priority. slower, dream-like song. Classical into the comfortable array of cush- “[When there’s] lots of people piano sounds slide around on ioned seating and waited for the dancing and going crazy and them trancey strings, angelic drums and final band member to arrive. noticing that we’re reacting to a harp-like bass line. O’Connor’s Around 9 p.m., he made a their energy, that’s the whole point low, relaxed voice joins the melo- Kramer-esque entrance, fell into of everything,” Hendrickson said. dies and lulls you into a haze, until the couch to my right and our two ‘Stomp,’ an incredible melting the beat picks up toward the end. hour chat sesh began. pot of musical genius, drops March I’ll start by giving them a prop- 12 with a release party slated for E-mail Emily Hartford at er introduction: Mike Tillis (also the same night at Landshark Cafe [email protected]. known as Daddy-T or the Iron Fist) in Jacksonville Beach. The album plays drums, Jamie Hendrickson features nine tracks. handles the electric guitar and “I guess if you’d have to pick a some vocals, Jamar Woods (a UNF single on the album out, that [“On The Fritz plays: classical piano performance se- the Line”] would be it,” Tillis said. * Feb. 24 , Birdie’s Cafe in Five Points nior) plays keys and acts as lead ‘Line,’ the second song on the * March 12, Landshark Cafe in singer, Jake O’Conner (a UNF jazz album, oozes a strong reggae influ- Jacksonville Beach studies senior) plays upright and ence, starting with spacey sounds electric bass and sings -- band- and a chill beat. About a minute mates call him “the velvet glove” later, Wood’s echoey voice fades of the group. into the mix “I’m drying out in the The Fritz fell together a year and sunshine/ My clothes hanging out a half ago, shortly after O’Conner on the line/ I used to throw yours moved to Jacksonville. He and out with them/ Now all that’s hang- long-time friend Hendrickson being is mine.” A few more lyrics lat- gan the hunt for two more musi- er, Hendrickson takes the spotlight, cians to join their musical voyage. drowning your ears with Santana- O’Conner quickly connected like guitar licks. If you close your with Tillis, bringing the duo to eyes, the sound waves transport a trio. After interviewing many you into outer space and just when keyboardists, Woods was brought you think the ship is spinning on board, not only because of his out of control, it breaks through piano-playing skills and vocal tal- the atmosphere and back into the ents, but “because he felt our vibe,” Caribbean Islands, ending with the Hendrickson said. same reggae sounds the journey The Fritz referenced their began with. wednesday, February 24, 2010 expressions page 13 ComicCon’s no joke, flies back to UNF Hollimon grabs the Bull by the board’s wheels

doles out door prizes every hour and sometimes gives out hundreds of dollars worth of comic books to students. King and Peace say they’ve got their fingers crossed to see more customers participate in the fandom of comic books by dressing up in costume and re- membering to have fun during the process. “It’s a lot of fun when they’re all

File Pho t o dressed up, and we’re watching the expressions on everybody else’s faces,” Peace said. King enjoys participating in com-

ic book conventions, dressing up as Tyler Norma n | C o nt ribu t or By Tyler White Batman, The Joker and Borg from “Star Staff Writer Trek.” He provides entertainment at some events such as allowing partici- Leave the kryptonite at home. The pants to view “The Matrix Trilogy” and comic book convention, brought to you old Batman cartoons. King wants to see by the Comic Book Connection and the convention grow into a larger event Comic-Con-Plus, returns to campus drawing more folks and more comic Thursday, Feb. 25. The con proved a hit book vendors. last go-around on campus Jan. 27. The convention also showcases a lo- Phillip Hollimon, a senior civil engineering major, out-flips competition from the concrete. The convention provides students cal artist to draw live sketches. the opportunity to purchase rare comic “He has a really neat style of draw- By Tyler Norman and with guest judge and professional books and memorabilia. Joe Peace, one ing,” Peace said. Contributing Writer skateboarder Mike Peterson around, all half of Comic-Con-Plus’ founders, pro- ComicCon commences 3 p.m. and runs stops were pulled. vides an abundance of 50-cent comics until 8 p.m. in room 3804 on the third Red Bull Skateboarding held a com- The winner of each heat took the for customers to peruse and purchase. floor of the Student Union/W. Admission petition Feb. 20 called “The King of place on the throne until someone scored Thursday’s event also provides old pa- is $3 with a $1 discount with a UNF stu- Campus” at the UNF skate park for UNF higher than them. In the end, it came perback comics and back issues for col- dent ID. Customers dressed up in full student-riders. More than 50 riders ol- down to five skaters in the final heat. lectors to fill in gaps in their collections. costume will receive free admission into lied out to show their gnar and throw After some mishaps with the “win- Founders Chris King and Peace say the event. down some radical maneuvers, while ner,” who apparently did not go to they hope to see a large crowd of people several spectators barbecued and par- UNF, the real winner, Phillip Hollimon, participate and have a good time at this E-mail Tyler White at tied on the side lines. snagged the crown as king, scoring a two- event. [email protected] Seventeen riders competed, each of- night stay in a hotel and two free tickets This graphic get-down includes door fering different styles and tricks to wow to the Tampa Pro Skateboard Contest. prizes, with Peace giving out holograph- the judges. ic posters of Spider-Man, the Fantastic The competition consisted of five E-mail Tyler Norman at Four and the Incredible Hulk. Peace heats with three to four skaters in each, [email protected].

Concert Preview The real emo indies of Atlanta to man up at Freebird Live

“Well, I think it was in our lyricist Andy or to ride on the edge of sacrilege in their Hull’s head from the beginning to do it in finale, “The River.” two parts, he writes in a very story-mode The second and final chapter of the al- type of way,” Freeman said. “It’s all about bum is a 15-year-old girl’s lyrical bible. (“I his life, and this record is the first time he’s Can Feel a Hot One” premiered last fall on been so honest.” Gossip Girl.) On one hand, the album is personal, Perhaps the album is more suitable for but on the other, the album reveals a level high school-aged lads, but if you’re looking of brotherhood the five members — Hull for well-developed musicality and potent

Pho t o cour (guitarist), Robert McDowell (bassist), verse, it’s the ticket. Jonathan Croley (drummer) and Freeman McDowell’s chunky guitar riffs yield — managed to establish this year that all the angst, and Freeman’s keyboard wasn’t present in ‘Virgin.’ generated guitar puts the “Orchestra” in t e s y o f M a n che st er O rche ra “It was a more collaborative effort, Manchester Orchestra, while the occasion- Andy would go home early to be with his al tambourine lifts the album and throws wife, and we’d all go in different rooms and in some folk spice to the Georgian recipe. get all creative,” Freeman said. Seasoned studio cat Joe Chiccarelli They recorded it live, because they want- (The Shins, My Morning Jacket, The ed it to sound like an actual band, Hull said. Reconteurs) blends the album originally The first six tracks run into one another, and seamlessly. leaving no time to breath. The sound story Favorite Gentleman Recordings, the in- opens with “The Only One,” and surprises die label Hull and Edmond founded in 2004 Georgian peaches Manchester Orchestra sidles up to Freebird Live Feb. 27. listeners with some well-executed power pop. as a way to stay in control of their music, But after a short few tracks, you’ll notice a releases all of M.O.’s albums. by Kim Nelson teenagers, is maturely divided into two sec- motif of coming-of-age inner-conflict and re- Manchester makes a stop at Jacksonville’s Assistant Features Editor tions: an exhilarating burst of emo energy, ligious uncertainties Hull projects through Freebird Live Feb. 27. with the mentality of a ripened, bursting less fragile, Conor Oberst-esque vocals. And although Freeman had no idea what Atlanta-bred Manchester Orchestra has metal band, then followed by the warmth The screamo kicker, “Shake It Out,” an Osprey was, (he actually thought I said managed to take juxtaposition to its logi- of some major, self-reflection — the kind bleeds existential crisis, until Hull goes “ass spray”) he did offer up a little advice for cal conclusion in their second, poignant that makes you want to sit and rock during into an earnest tizzy when he cries, “I felt the good little boys and girls of UNF. album, “Mean Everything to Nothing.” an exaggerated, bleak shower. the lord begin/ To peel off all my skin/ “Stay in school, but then get the f--- out of This less lackluster version of ‘Mean’’s concept of contrast happened Reveal a bigger mess that you can’t fix.” Florida,” said Freeman. “It’s too hot, it rains Orchestra’s first album, released in organically — and it wasn’t something they Not to mistake these fellows for a all the time and the women are weird.” 2006, “I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child,” necessarily talked about, multi-instrumen- Christian band, M.O. isn’t afraid to pull out E-mail Kim Nelson at which was produced when they were still talist member Christopher Freeman said. the ole’ “goddamn” no-no in “In My Teeth,” [email protected]. page 14 Expressions wednesday, February 24, 2010

“That’s Really Super, Supergirl” by XTC

The British pop band recorded this song, which is more sugary and stickier than a half-sucked lollipop, in honor of Superman’s female counterpart. “Inside your Fortress of Solitude/ Don’t mean to be rude/ But I don’t feel super, Supergirl” marries drum machine beats and stiff, hair-gelled synth keys in a harmonious polygamy.

“Iron Man” by Black Sabbath

I feel like this classic song needs no introduction, although I must point out that previous to last Thursday when the Spinnaker’s adviser mentioned Black Sabbath for this week’s Top Five, I had no idea Iron Man existed as anything other than sin- ister, glowing guitar and Ozzy’s intimidating, demonic vocals depicting a wandering soul. Apparently Iron Man of the comic book persuasion donned a red and yellow Top Five Songs Concerning suit with magical powers, leaping around and saving the day. Suddenly “He was turned to steel in the great magnetic field” makes a whole lot more sense. (Also, see Comic Book Characters Ghostface Killah’s album “Ironman.”) “Batman” by Cars Can be Blue Thanks to Seth Cohen, you’re no longer a social outcast/total weirdo if you dig the occasional graphic novel. So now you’ve got no excuse to not flip through a few frames Nothing says “super” quite like an exceedingly poppy, adorable group spouting off and maybe even don a colorful cape. In honor of the Comic Con(vention) coming to UNF absolutely obscene and mad graphic lyrics. The Athens group churned out this tune (checkit on pg. 13), I’ve rounded up and recorded the Top Five Songs Concerning Comic about dating a particular Modern Lovers fan version of Batman and his infidelities Book Characters. Catch yah in Gotham: with supervillians (“He’d come home smelling like bad guys/ And that would make me really mad/ And I’m like, ‘What’s up, Batman? Are you f---ing the Riddler?”). “Van Helsing Boom Box” by Man Man “Johnny Thunder” by the Kinks From a fraternity of shameless Tom Waits-worshippers (hey, I’m guilty, too) comes this haunting, warped ode to the vampire hunter ... at least as far as the title goes. The song Ray Davies unfortunately doesn’t seem to have much connection to the number seven really details a tough break-up (“When anything that’s anything becomes nothing, that’s but fortunately penned a song for someone who does: Johnny Thunder. Appearing on everything/ And nothing is the only thing you ever seem to have”), scoring itself as one their ‘68 release “The Village Green Preservation Society,” ‘Johnny’ follows the rest of of the Philly-based group’s most serious tunes. But then again, what emotional tone does the album’s suit with organic, acoustic guitar and vibes that stair-stack anticipation, the subject of vampire hunting evoke? OK, there you go. peaking frequently. Compiled by Beca Grimm.

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Wednesday, february 24, 2010 sports page 17 Student keeps track of South Africa’s stock car races Patrick Huth speaks with the Spinnaker about his experiences in the eastern hemisphere.

the track in place. Construction of the

Phakisa (“hurry up” in Sotho) Freeway C our Circuit was finished in 1999, just in time for a Motorcycle Grand Prix. t e s y o f K v i n R am ell | A merica S p ee d Ass ocia The track resembles the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada, and now it’s attracting some big names from NASCAR because of the Free State 500. The event included six racers from South Africa, one from the United Kingdom, one from Australia and 16 from the U.S., including former NASCAR star Geoff Bodine and Winston Cup driver Rick McCray. United Kingdom racer John Mickel won first place followed by U.S. racer and Rick

McCray’s daughter, Toni McCray, who took t io n second, said Kevin Ramsell, a spokesper- son for the American Speed Association. Huth officiates races in South Africa. Although Huth himself didn’t drive in the race, as a tech official, he was re- of South Africa.

C our sponsible for making sure the cars and “The beauty of South Africa was just the Jan. 31 race ran according to plan in like a movie,” he said. “It wasn’t just t e s y o f K v i n R am ell | A merica S p ee d Ass ocia South Africa. grasslands and mountains. There were Huth said being a tech official is a very gold mines everywhere, and I really en- rigorous thing and it involves preparing joyed the local culture.” and inspecting the cars and the playing During the week and half Huth was in field and making sure the garages are set. South Africa, he learned about the Zulu Huth also went alongside his family, traditions by watching local dancers and including his father Dennis Huth, who is drummers. He also visited The Savannah the owner and president of the American Cheetah Foundation and went on a safari. Speed Association in Daytona Beach, Fla. Huth described his trip to the Republic The American Speed Association is of South Africa as the opportunity of a a sanctioned body that owns racetracks lifetime, but he had to come home even- and is responsible for officiating about tually and is now thinking about where 800 racing events all over the U.S., Dennis racing will play out in his future.

t io n Huth said. They make sure everything As a mechanical engineering major at works from the moment the race cars ar- UNF, Huth said he either wants to build Patrick Huth, a UNF mechanical engineering senior, enjoys the scenery in South Africa. rive on the track until after they cross the roller coasters or go into business with finish line. his dad at the association. By Heather Furey took place at Phakisa Freeway Circuit in Huth has been officiating races as “I enjoy both the business and engi- Sports Editor Welkom, Free State, South Africa. president of the association for four neering aspects of racing,” Huth said. The event was part of the American years now, but he is especially excited “I see guys tinkering with cars on the The Republic of South Africa has a Speed Association’s Transcontinental about the effort his son put into the race track, and that fuels my desire to go into lot to offer all the way from the savannas Series Free State 500, which attracted more in South Africa. engineering, but there are so many little to the extreme wildlife, and because of than 10,000 fans including U.S. Ambassador “Patrick had been training really things to racing. There’s really a mix of Patrick Huth and his family, the country to South Africa Donald H. Gips and Free hard,” Dennis Huth said. “He applied a what I want to do next.” can now add stock car racing to its list. State Premier Ace Magashule. lot of it to checking other cars and mak- Huth, a UNF mechanical engineering “South Africa is really big into racing,” ing sure everything ran smoothly.” E-mail Heather Furey at senior, traveled to South Africa for al- Huth said. “It’s an untapped market.” In addition to all the work he put into [email protected]. most two weeks at the end of January to Although this was the first American- the Free State 500 at the Phakisa Freeway help plan and officiate the country’s first- style stock car race in the Republic of Circuit, Patrick Huth said he did have ever American-style stock car race that South Africa, the country already had time to enjoy the beauty and traditions

Men’s Basketball Men’s Baseball Men’s Basketball vs. Ohio State L 4-2 Feb. 25 Feb. 24 Feb. 18 Feb. 20 vs. East Tennessee St. vs. Florida State vs. Mercer L 77-67 vs. Richmond L 16-11 UNF Arena 7:45 p.m. Tallahassee, Fla. 4 p.m. Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 27 Feb. 26 vs. Kennesaw State vs. Florida A&M W 6-5 vs. Campbell vs. Wichita State W 66-60 Men’s and Women’s basketball doubleheader UNF Arena 7 p.m. Mobile, Ala. 1 p.m. Women’s Softball Feb. 27th: Women’s game – 4:30 p.m., Men’s game – 7:00 p.m. Feb. 27 Women’s Basketball Feb. 19 Women’s Basketball vs. South Alabama Feb. 18 vs. Troy L 6-3 Feb. 25 Mobile, Ala. 1 p.m. vs. Mercer L 61-47 Feb. 19 vs. East Tennessee St. Feb. 28 Feb. 20 vs. UCF L 6-3 UNF Arena 5:30 p.m. vs. Eastern Michigan vs. Kennesaw State Feb. 20 Feb. 27 Mobile, Ala. 12 p.m. L 63-59 vs. South Carolina L 9-0 Last Home Game for Both Teams vs. Campbell Feb. 20 UNF Arena 4:30 p.m. Men’s Baseball vs. FAMU W 4-0 Feb. 19 page 18 sports Wednesday, february 24, 2010

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Question 1: The U.S. hockey team stunned the Canadians. What are the chances the Americans win a medal this Olympics?

Well, Ryan Malone from the Tampa Bay Hopefully high! I don’t know, I care way It’s the stunner in Vancouver! After beat- The U.S. hockey team’s victory is but Lightning is on the team so the chances are more about curling than any other sport ing the Canadians, the boys are ranked dirt on the stomp dancing boot of the high, even though the Canadians basically in this Olympics. as the top seed going into the rest of the Swedish men’s curling team’s victory invented the game. Olympics. Look for our team to bowl over over the British last Tuesday, those the likes of Sweden and Russia when we Swedes can sure brush some ice. face them in the quarterfinals.

Question 2: The UNF men’s and women’s basketball teams have both qualified for theA -Sun tournament. Are you surprised?

Basketball, basketball, basketball. This Nope! Let’s go Ospreys! I’m really happy Quite frankly yes, I would have expected Almost as surprised as I was to see university has other sports, right? for both of ‘em. I even managed to go to a to be hearing this about our baseball how much the athletics program’s fees men’s game once ... yeah, we lost. team. Either way, great job for both teams. have dominated my bank account. May they go far in the tournament. Gooooo Ospreys!

Question 3: The UNF golf team shot its best round of the tournament in the final round of the SunTrust Gator Invitational finishing seventh out of 14 teams. Is collegiate golf a team or individual sport? Tiger Woods seems to think it’s a team Golf is an individual sport, yo! Mad Athletics is about Individuals who are Just like everyone else, I don’t care sport, but I think it’s one of those sports props to Sean Dale for keeping this team recognized for their achievements. It’s about golf, “so I just hang out with the where everything falls on your own relevant ... even though the basketball Darwinism, there will always be one player sailing club instead. Get my knot on.” shoulders. teams get more recognition. (See previous who stands out among the rest. And in that answer and column below.) team, you will always have that one individual who will lead his/her team to glory.

Question 4: A couple of Penn State graduates are paying $9,000 for a chance to see through Hall of Fame footballCompiled coach by HJoeeather Furey. Paterno’s trademark thick-rimmed glasses. What would you pay to see any sports memorabilia in the world? The only thing that comes to mind No. I’d rather meet the athlete instead ... I don’tSeeing think the Yankees’ they mean last toWorld cheat. Series Cut trophy ‘em Probably Joe Namath’s bottle of bour- is wanting to see the Stanley Cup up for free. somewould slack? be priceless. Well, at There least theycan be weren’t no price bon or Dan Marino’s tanning bed. close and personal. Maybe steal it, expelled.put upon seeing their 27th trophy knowing maybe not. that they are better than the likes of the Phillies, Twins, Angels and the Red Sox once again. Eat your heart out, Joe Mauer.

Compiled by Heather Furey The furey factor High-ranked golf team goes unnoticed against UNF Athletics’ stars While a lot of attention is being put During their fall season tournaments, Country Club from Feb. 28 to March 2. into the basketball programs, the UNF golf Heather Furey the Ospreys were able to steadily move up “We had our lowest round of the week- team is gaining national recognition at the Sports Editor the rankings. At the beginning of the sea- end, but it played much easier, and that same time. son, the team started at No. 19 before mov- was not good enough,” Schroeder said af- During this school year, the UNF golf ing up to No. 15 and then four more spots to ter the Gator Fall Invitational. “We lost to team has held esteemed positions on the No. 11. Dale also debuted at No. 2 before he LSU and Duke by a shot, which are two Golfweek/Sagarin ranking scale, including was able to capture the No. 1 slot. teams we need to be competitive with. We a top spot for sophomore golfer Sean Dale. All season long the Ospreys have al- know we can play better, and that has to After their first tournament, the Wolf Run most always finished in the top half of be the main focus between now and the Intercollegiate in Indiana, Dale was con- “There is no doubt [Driscoll] works the ranking above their competition. In John Hayt.” sidered the No. 1-ranked golfer in the coun- harder than anybody at this place,” Moon addition to the Wolf Run Intercollegiate, Last year the UNF golf team placed 11th try, with the UNF team falling not too far said about the progress of the athletic pro- UNF placed fifth out of 15 at the Gary Koch out of 15 teams in the John Hayt Collegiate behind with the No. 11 spot after finishing gram one-year after his arrival as athletic Intercollegiate and in the David Toms Invitational, but I’m sure with the way the second out of the 17 teams that competed. director. “What the others have to realize Intercollegiate where the team tied for sec- UNF golfers are moving up as a team this Even though the UNF golf team finished is that’s what it takes to win at the Division ond out of 14. season, they are bound to do even better. seventh out of 14 Feb. 14, the final day of I level. You can’t sit on your butt in your The sun must have gotten to the “The collegiate aspect of golf is a little their previous tournament the Gator Fall office. You can’t sit on your butt at home UNF golf team when they placed 10th more team oriented,” said Brian Carroll, a Invitational, Dale still rests in the top 25 and think you’re going to get good recruits out of 15 in the Brickyard Collegiate UNF sports management professor and the ranking on the Golfweek/Sagarin scale and that your team is going to get better. … Championship, but other than that, the director broadcasting and programming while UNF holds the 29th spot. He works all hours—day and night.” Ospreys have consistently placed high for the PGA Tour. “An advantage that [the UNF head golf coach Scott Schroeder must It’s definitely apparent that Driscoll above their competition. UNF golf team] could have is fans giving be training his players and practicing really has been working hard to bring the basket- Their rankings were also a little low in them support and having a good knowledge hard to earn such high rankings on the na- ball team up to Division I style, especially the Gator Fall Invitational, but Schroeder of the course.” tional scale, but with all the focus on the head with its new status in the Atlantic Sun isn’t losing sight of their next tournament, E-mail Heather Furey at men’s basketball coach Matthew Driscoll, his Conference championship. But he’s not the the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational, close [email protected]. work seems to be going unnoticed. only coach working hard in UNF Athletics. to home in Ponte Vedra Beach at Sawgrass Wednesday, february 24, 2010 sports page 19 10 things you need to know about JulieMay Syquio

Junior guard JulieMay Syquio led the UNF women’s basketball team to a win Q: What do you plan to do after college? against league-leading Florida Gulf Coast University. The win helped the Ospreys secure a spot in the 2010 Atlantic Sun Conference women’s basketball championship A: I’m in the education field, so I’m hoping I’ll be able to teach. If I don’t and allowed Syquio to claim her second career Player of the Week award. Here are plan on playing somewhere, I definitely want to be around basketball, like a 10 things you need to know about the junior point guard. coach.

Q: You were just named the A-Sun player of the week, how Q: What’s your favorite sport outside of basketball? do you feel about that? A: Bowling. I haven’t played in a while, but if I had to pick a sport outside of basketball, it would be bowling. A: I don’t think it is anything more special than just working hard. I mean, an honor is a good thing … actually I’d rather not have it because it’s like a standard you got to keep, a higher standard. It’s really nice to get some Q: What do you expect to do next year as a senior? sort of recognition, but it’s not any more special than any other day. A: Hopefully just improve skill-wise. Our record this year wasn’t what we wanted it to be. I hope we can get better and do better. Q: What kinds of hobbies do you have outside of playing basketball? Q: What’s your favorite show on TV right now? A: Eating … I love to eat. Just hanging out and going to movies. A: Either Criminal Minds or Law and Order S.V.U.

Q: What’s your favorite food? Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world where A: Sushi, definitely. would it be? A: Back to Japan. I grew up there for like 11 years. It’s definitely Q: What’s your favorite movie in theaters? some where I want to go back. I’d definitely get some sushi.

A: Well I just saw Shutter Island, and I wouldn’t recommend it. I like comedy movies where there’s not a lot of thinking.

Q: What has been your favorite road trip with or without the basketball team? A: Anywhere in Florida, just because the weather is nicer down here throughout the year. It’s a lot better than going anywhere cold. Compiled by Heather Furey