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The Oldest College Newspaper in Florida, Est. 1894 Friday September 25, 2009 www.thesandspur.org Volume 116 issue 3 follow us on Twitter What is the Rollins Plan? Where would you want to live? Ward or McKean?

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this day in history September 25,1789: The United States Congress passes 12 amendments to the Consti­ tution. The first 10 are more commonly known as the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights protects many of Americans' most sacred freedoms.

ANGELA STOBAUGH ed in participating in the Rol­ they will only be required to ex­ have participated in programs the sandspur lins Plan must first apply for a hibit a proficiency in writing, throughout the community, that COURTESY OF US spot in the themed path of their essential math, and foreign lan­ they had a clear focus at Rollins, ARCHIVES choice. One can do this by log­ guage. The rest of the general and that they were able to solve For the past few weeks, stu­ ging onto http://www.rollins. education requirements will be problems within said focus. If Interested in dents have been constantly hear­ edu/rollinsplan/. Along with replaced with seven integrated choosing the Rollins Plan, it will some extra ing about the Rollins Plan. This the application, students are courses offered by the plan of be documented On one's tran­ cash? Take new program will allow up to required to indicate which is their choice. script and in one's memory. 90 first year students to opt out their preferred plan and write a Students who participate Any student who is in­ pictures and of the traditional general educa­ 150-word paragraph explaining in the program will be involved terested in fulfilling his or her write for The tion requirements and to replace why they want to be involved in in academic service-learning general education requirements Sandspur! them with one of two themes: the new program. Each plan ac­ and field work that offers hands in a more focused way should "Global Challenges: Florida and cepts only 45 students and these on experience in their topic of consider the Rollins Plan. Ap­ Beyond" or "Revolution." The will be chosen by October 15. study and will allow them to plications are due by 8 am on students who choose this plan The way the program will be engaged in the communi­ October 5. Any questions that will be enrolled in seven courses work is as follows: any student ty. The purpose of the Rollins have not been covered can be that relate to the theme they are accepted into a program will Plan is to allow students to be answered at the Rollins Plan participating in. not be required to fulfill the 11 able to show future employers Web site or by asking your aca­ Students who are interest­ general education requirements; and graduate schools that they demic advisor.

3% 3% WHERE TO GO POLL NEWS ..pages 1-3 What do you think of our new Senator? OPINIONS pages 4-5 ~~|A great choice, way to go Crist! \wfu| phpice, yet another t>y Charlie CENTER SPREAD pages 6-7 away with the fratermt! \ political appointee, nothing more [The verdict is not yet in LIFE & TIMES pages 8-9 and sororities complete Ve have a new senator? What happened to Mel? A & E pages 10-11 opinionsPAGE 3 TS page 12 *-• September 25, The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] NEWS

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This year, we are adding Florida swamp expands a new Staff Reporter position. Staff JARED SILVIA location, one can find wetlands This money has been used to Florida, with 11 million Reporters will attend weekly assign­ the sandspur "from the tundra to the tropics modify nearly 25 million acres acres, remains the state witl ment meetings and write articles to be and on every continent except of wetlands across the United the most wetlands, according t( published in the Sandspur. Antarctica." States. the Audubon Society. Wetland What do you get for con­ Secretary of the Interior Additionally, these areas The process of mitigation, or in Florida provide a habitat fo tributing to the Sandspur? Ken Salazar recently announced of water-saturated soil act replacing a developed wetland many unique species, some o Other than seeing your name that funding in the amount of as a filtration system of the with a similarly sized one which are endangered, accordiiij and work in print, you will be $7 million would be utilized stored waters, and serve as a nearby, has been controversially to the Southwest Florida Wats paid as a correspondent for the for a *massive expansion of retention system during times utilized in wetland areas where Management District. Area! Sandspur. the National Wildlife Refuge of flooding. Without them, developmentisplanned.Though like Green Swamp, they note, How will I get my writ­ system in Southeastern states. property damage in areas this has been a convenient are of particular importance. ten articles into the Sand­ 4,000 new acres of wetland will prone to flooding would be principle for the developers, Green Swamp, a 560,000 acn spur? be assimilated into the National considerably worse as wetlands who would otherwise have wetland between Tampa ant Articles for the. Sandspur are Wildlife Refuge System as part regulate the floodwaters that difficulty obtaining permission Orlando, portions of the Florid. of seven existing units spread to drain or fill wetland areas, typically 400-700 words in length would otherwise wreak havoc aquifer reach the very surfao across Florida, Louisiana, on structures near river plains opponents of this replacement and must be submitted no later of the land. The rainwater tha Mississippi and South Carolina. as is so. frequently the case in process have stated that the than noon on the Monday prior to collects in this wetland feed TheMigratoryBird Conservation places like Florida. replacement wetland areas the corresponding issue's publica­ the system from which thf Commission that tion. Submissions will be e-mailed area's drinking watei approved this funding The Audubon Society notes that over the last 200 is drawn. In addition to [email protected]. has also approved Where is tho Sandspur? this area also serve an additional $33.4 years, the United States has lost more than half of as the headwater; The Sandspur office is located on million for the for the Hillsborough the 3rd floor of the Mills building, its wetland areas, mainly due to agricultural culti­ conservation of over Withlacoochee, Peafi two floors above the post office. 190,000 acres of vation and other development projects. According and Ocklawaha rivers. How can I get involved wetland across the rest Money from tfo with the Sandspur? of the United States. to the Society, it costs much more to repair wet­ NAWCA grand project Sandspur meetings are held All of these changes will be used in Florid: on Wednesday of every week at are under the North lands than to protect them. to acquire a large parce 6pm in the Sandspur office on the American Wetlands of land in Florida': 3rd floor of the Mills Building. Conservation Act, or Ecological Greenwa) Any Questions can be e-mailed to NAWCA. The Audubon Society notes typically fail to encompass all Network. The specific piecf [email protected], and re­ Wetlands, according to that over the last 200 years, the of the characteristics of the of land in question is a largf spective editors can be reached at the Environmental Protection United States has lost more than original wetland, according to inholding along Prairie Creek their Rollins e-mail addresses (first Agency, are "areas where water half of its wetland areas, mainly the National Council for Science which is a tributary to Payne covers the soil, or is present initial last [email protected]). due to agricultural cultivation and the Environment. They Prairie Preserve State Park nea either at or near the surface of and other development projects. also argue that this process Gainesville. This particula the soil all year or for varying According to the Society, it encourages the destruction piece of land is an essential are periods of time during the costs much more to repair of wetlands by asserting that for both migratory and non year, including* during the wetlands than to protect them. by mamtaining a similar net migratory species of Florid growing season." These areas The North American Wetlands total of designated wetland sandhill cranes serve as the solitary home for Conservation Act, through the areas, ecological preservation Similar projects in the other a number of unique species of Standard and Small Grants is maintained, despite the recipient states will benefit * Mwthesan< flora and fauna, and though program, has worked to leverage likely dissimilarities between number of species of waterfow the specific composition of over $2 billion in matching and mitigation areas and the original and will serve to protect and individual instances of wetland non-matching funds from an wetlands they are meant to connect currently existing vanes wridly from location to initial $945 million of Act grants, replace. wetland areas The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] September 25,2009 NEWS Greek houses An intellectual talk about face review the existence of God TJ FISHER fulfilled its goals and earned BRENDAN MONROE with other so-called "new D'Souza countered back the sandspur the right to stay on campus the the sandspur atheists" Daniel Dennett, Rich­ with the assertion that "God is next school year. Now, after ard Dawkins and Sam Harris. the ultimate explanation. Sci­ the board has seen each orga­ Hitchens can oftentimes be ence answers the question of nization's presentation, it will brash and outspoken, but none how but God answers the ques­ give a decision specific to every can argue the passion he has tion of why." Bursts of applause Every year, Greek houses house. There are three rulings: Does God exist? This is the for his cause: to reveal religion erupted from the devoted and Residential Organizations good standing, probation and eternal question that all of us for what it really is, a "disgust­ crowd whenever their "team" such as the Rollins Outdoor revocation of the right to have find ourselves asking at some ing apparition," in his words. made a point. It did not take Club and Pinehurst Cottage on-campus housing. point in our lives. Never in our His sparring partner for long to determine that D'Souza must appeal to a board of fac­ On Friday, September 18, history has.the debate over the the evening was the no less had the clear advantage; the ulty and staff in order to keep there was a faculty forum in existence of a god been more at passionate Dinesh D'Souza, crowd appeared to be primarily their housing on campus. In the Galloway Room, which was the forefront than it is now; a a former policy analyst in the religious. Charming and witty previous years, the review has sponsored by the Student Life little more than eight years after Reagan Administration whom Hitchens elicited laughs at vari­ been more informal, and the Committee and the. Academic the greatest terrorist attack on "The New York Times Maga­ ous points from all, as when he rules for loss of on-campus Affairs Committee, as well as American soil was committed zine" has named as "one of declared in his opening argu­ housing were more lenient. by the Deans of Faculty and by Islamic extremists, leaving America's most influential con­ ment that "All praise belongs to This year, however, the pro­ of Student Affairs. One of the the world at large and in con­ servative thinkers." He is also Allah." Hitchens clearly came cedure will be undergoing an main aims of the forum was to stant fear of religiously moti­ the author of "What's So Great off as the more polished of the overhaul. The new process will discuss group residential hous­ vated terrorism. This question About Christianity," which has two, though he admitted that he be called Community Commit­ ing in an open meeting. At the has created an opportunity to appeared on The New York never prepares before a debate ments, and will focus on what forum, faculty, staff and repre­ revive the age-old conversation Times best-seller list. (his dozens of previous debates Rollins College -expects from sentatives of residential orga­ of God's existence and to pres­ The aforementioned is the having done plenty to keep him all residential organizations, nizations were able to express ent arguments from each side. fourth debate between the two. fresh). including encouraging the in­ their thoughts and concerns Such was the purpose of Both acknowledged never hav­ In addition, both men, tegration of learning into the with the current arrangements the debate held at the Univer­ ing debated before a crowd of particularly Hitchens, have re­ activities of these groups, and concerning the small houses on sity of Central Florida (UCF) such magnitude, members of markable recall ability. The de­ promoting improvement in all campus such as Fox Hall and on September 17. Proving just which had come from as far bate was full of historical and of the organizations at Rollins. Pinehurst Cottage. The faculty how relevant the topic is,, the as New York in order to be in philosophical references that The first of many changes will expressed their concerns that event, dubbed "The Great Faith attendance. The debate was flew over the younger crowd's be the introduction of a strategic Greek organizations receive Debate," drew a crowd of over centered on three questions heads. In the end, despite pas­ plan. Each house must create a priority when it comes to the 6,000 to the new UCF arena to addressed to both men: What sionate arguments from both list of goals for its organization nicest housing on campus, and watch two men of entirely dif­ about God? What about Christi­ men, it seemed that few (if any) to meet. There are seven crite­ felt that the opportunity to live ferent philosophies attempt to anity and religion? What about were swayed by the opposition's ria that the Greek houses and in these houses should also be make a case for their beliefs, science and reason? Hitchens arguments. Most had come to Residential Organizations must given to other groups, mainly or lack thereof. The more pop­ started off the debate appeal­ support the man sharing their cater to: integrity, community, academic. Some felt that prior­ ular of the two, Christopher ing directly to students of high­ beliefs, not necessarily with .an cultural competency, service, ity in housing should not be Hitchens, lives and works in er education, explaining, "the open mind. The importance of leadership, academic achieve­ given to those that choose .their Washington, D.C. as a politi­ test of an educated person is the night comes down to the ment and brotherhood/sister­ members based on personality, cal columnist, and is a regular how much that person under­ closing comments of the debate hood. The decision as to wheth- and that are strictly exclusive. contributor to "Vanity Fair", stands how little they know," moderator, Stanley Oakes. "You "Slate", and other popular mag­ thus making the argument that really haven't been a serious azines. Since the publication of no one can say for sure that person looking at the meaning The decision as to whether an or­ his controversial 2007 bestsell­ God exists, as there is no actual of life if you don't look at these er, God Is Not Great: How Reli­ physical proof. "The one thing things clearly and carefully and ganization, Greek or residential, will gion Poisons Everything, Hitch- that's useless to me is faith," make your choice about life and be allowed the privilege of on-campus ens has jumped head first into said Hitchens, rejecting a com­ the future and how you're go­ the debate over religion along mon religious prerequisite. ing to live." housing will be based on its ability to fulfill its organization's individual goals. Additionally, occupancy, judicial stand­ ing, vandalism and house manager Boston University International Programs performance will be factored into the decision. er an organization, Greek or The representatives from frater­ residential, will be allowed the nities and sororities countered privilege of on-campus hous­ with the fact that Greek organi­ ing will be based on its ability zations are part of the history of to fulfill its organization's in­ Rollins College, and the houses dividual goals. Additionally, where these organizations are occupancy, judicial standing, based are part of the history vandalism and house manager for each fraternity and sorority. performance will be factored Although not formally agreed into the decision. upon, the consensus at the clos­ The strategic plans for each ing of the forum seemed to be house will be drafted every year that Greek and residential or­ at the end of January or the be­ ganizations will be able to keep ginning of February, and will be their housing, as long as they FIND YOURSELF ABROAD reviewed by the board in Janu­ follow the rules set by Rollins ary of the following year. There College and continue to keep are several reasons as to why up the values of Rollins and of the college has switched from their individual groups. going by the school year to the There have been rumors calendar year. First of all, the drcoilating concerning the ideas review now corresponds with and opinions of the faculty in re­ Internships elections within individual lation to Greek housing, includ­ Liberal Arts houses. Instead of a new set of ing that they want to remove officers having to carry out the Greek housing from the cam­ Language old goals set by the previous of­ pus, or do away with the frater­ Science • ficers, new officers are now free nities and sororities completely. Engineering to set their own. Additionally, This is not the case, and it is safe the old review fell on end-of- to say that Greek and residen­ www.bu.edu/abroad BOSTON the-year exams, doubling the tial organizations are staying Financial aid is available. UNIVERSITY stress felt by those who had to right where they are, as long as create presentations to show they uphold the high standards the board that their house had set by Rollins College. September 25, 2009 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] OPINIONS Oh. shut up about Pelosi creates Congressman Wilson another mess %J SMB TRAVIS CLINGECLINGERR which had already been resolved. the sandspur This is despicable, Nancy Pelosi BENNETT this may sound stringent, a plastered on the front pages of Recently, there has been an should be ashamed for allowing newspapers, receiving endless GARFINKEL Resolution of Disapproval has enormous amount of controversy that to happen. The Congressman no disciplinary ramifications, amounts of attention on cable the sandspur regarding Congressman Joe had apologized and the President even though Wilson blatantly news networks, and garnering Wilson. As you may remember, had accepted the apology when broke congressional procedure. much condemnation from Congressman Wilson shouted, the Democrats decided to waste Even if you try hard to Unsurprisingly, Wilson's liberals and copious support "You lie!" to President Obama more time and taxpayer money to remove yourself from all things claim was inaccurate. Section from conservatives. Everyone during Obama's speech to pass a Resolution of Disapproval. political, you have undoubtedly 246 of the Health Care Plan bears now knows Joe Wilson's name. Congress. Unfortunately, this Interestingly enough, heard that on September 9, the title "No Federal Payment This event demonstrates that incident has resulted in far more Congressman Wilson was factually Congressman Joe Wilson for Undocumented Aliens," our society not only encourages controversy than it deserves. The correct when he shouted "You Lie!" of South Carolina rudely but that's hardly the point. sensationalist and ridiculous fact is that no Congressman should The healthcare bill did not have any interrupted President Obama's Sadly, the political climate behavior in the political sphere, ever shout "You lie!" or any other clauses requiring aperson to identify joint address to Congress. in this country has stooped but also'generously rewards the type of outrageous remark during themselves as American citizens In his speech, the president so low as to classify Wilson's idiot with the biggest mouth. a Presidential address to Congress. before receiving the government made a remark about how the asinine remark as nothing What happened to intelligent Leaders from both sides of the benefits. Only after congressman public option for health care other than politically brilliant. discourse, scathing debate, aisle condemned the incident. Wilson's outburst did the bill reform would not encompass Just hours after interrupting and respect for the facts? Congressman Wilson was wrong, receive those clauses. Indeed, many illegal immigrants. In an the president, Wilson created Instead of debating health and he apologized. His apology was people in the congressman's district egregious breach of decorum, a YouTube video defending care reform, researching then accepted by President Gbaraa, feel that he was correct in calling Wilson shouted his hopelessly his position against health problems, and . authoring and that should have been the md out the president, and that his ignorant response: "You lie!" care reform and requesting intelligent legislation, members of the controversy It was not. attempt was successful, for the bill The statement has garnered donations for his 2010 campaign. from all over the political Instead, Democrats in the now includes those specific clauses. the requisite condemnation from So far, Wilson has raised spectrum have forgotten House of Representatives decided Now that over two weeks liberals and even from some over $2 million in campaign everything substantive and to create and force through the have passed, the time has come to conservatives. On September donations, an amount already are talking about Joe Wilson. House a Resolution of Disapproval. drop this issue. The Congressman 15, Congress, for the first time significantly higher than his He's been called a racist, a jerk, This was passed almost entirely was wrong in shouting during a in its 220-year history, passed entire 2008 campaign budget. a hero, and a thousand other along party lines. One should be presidential address. Factually, he a Resolution of Disapproval In the days immediately after names, but in reality, he is just asking the Democrats why they was correct, however, and perhaps against Wilson. Though the remark, Wilson's name was a loud, immature distraction. have nothing better to do than pass those who listen to President a Resolution of Disapproval. Has Obama have now learned to listen Congress fixed the Social Security carefully and check the facts. The mess yet? No. Has Congress solved Democrats, hd by Nancy Pelosi, the healthcare nightmare yet? No. wasted time and money passing a Has Congress decided how to stop Resolution of Disapproval, after the gigantic deficit from growing the incident had been resolved. even more? No. Congress has not This controversy is still ongoing Team Taylor been able to find solutions to any and demonstrates much of what is wrong with politics these days. people were surprised. Almost of today's major problems, but LAUREN LAPORTE after Kanye left the stage. Instead of focusing on the big issues, all of the audience members they took time out of their schedule the sandspur The audience booed Kanye, everyone gets tied up in discussing were respectful and proud of and then immediately rose in to debate and pass a Resolution After the hour-long pre- her, except for one outstanding standing ovation for Taylor. of Disapproval over an incident a small, but controversial, incident. show of MTV's 2009 Video Music person. Hardly 20 seconds into It was later reported that she Awards, the biggest scandal was Taylor's acceptance speech, the was in tears backstage, and sense of entitlement and self- the fact that P!nk and Shakira ever-opinionated Kanye West that Kanye was escorted from importance has gone beyond had unknowingly both worn decided that what he had to the building. The group of fans being a good source of drama the same Balmain dress to the say was more important than and dancers outside of Radio for headlines; at this point, it event. Thirty minutes into the Taylor's genuine words of City Music Hall, in the street is downright inexcusable. He actual awards show, however, gratitude and, in turn, took the where Taylor finished her live has interrupted awards shows there was a totally different stage. Taking the microphone performance, reportedly started before to say that he thought issue on viewers' minds and torn a stunned and confused chanting her name upon hearing he should have won instead of design a t-shirt lips. The first award category Taylor, Kanye began to speak what had happened moments someone else, and that in and of to be announced, the words before inside itself comes across Best Female that would the building. as conceited, Video, seemed become viral Suddenly, but bringing to be dominated before the who wore Beyonce into it to 15 minute by its big-name show even what did not degrade Taylor nominees: Beyonce, ended: "Yo seem like such Swift was just Katy Perry, Lady Taylor, I'm a big deal. cruel. Luckily, Gaga, Kelly really happy For a Beyonce handled Clarkson, and P.'nk. for you, I'm 19-year-old the situation No one knew for gonna let girl winning elegantly and sure which one of you finish, her first VMA, was kind-hearted these chart-topping but Beyonce Taylor handled enough to bring NO SET UP FEES ladies would win had one it extremely Taylor onstage the award, but of the best well. Though during her own newcomer Taylor NO MINIMUM ORDER videos of all clearly upset acceptance of the _ -•_ . # JA/»«i r • - Swift did not seem time. One onstage, she Video of the Year to have much of of the best did not try award, and to & fonts or email us your own a chance against videos of all to fight back, let Taylor finish any of them. What COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS time." His her speech. Every design printed on: which would COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS no one realized, Swift: Young Taylor remained statement have only American Apparel WEST* "Yo Taylor, I'm really Kanye has since however, was that in shock and silence after has been exacerbated the happy for you, I'm gonna let reached out and Taylor was running Kanye exited the stage. made ^MOTHER FAC0NCL01UING situation. Her you finish, but Beyonce had apologized to in a lane all her into jokes performance one of the best videos of all Taylor, and she 883 E Washington St, Thornton Park own. The other five in every just 10 minutes time. One of the best videos accepted the www.motherf alconclothing.com nominees shared the pop genre, possible context: Joe Wilson's later was of all time." apology with and thus shared the votes, while interrupting of Obama's recent www.twitier.com/motherfQlccn 19-year-old Taylor Swift was graceful and ^^^^^^^^ kindness and speech, Michael Jackson's and the only country-pop singer- powerful, poise. This does therfalconcioihinq@an i Patrick Swayze's funerals, and songwriter. Thus, the pop vote and all the warmth and not, however, excuse his actions even Facebook, with a quiz 407-423-3060 was split five ways, leaving no support pouring out in any way. This man is outright entitled "When Will Kanye one in the majority, while Taylor towards her was palpable. disrespectful and has no sense Open Tues-Sat 12-7 Sun 12-5 Interrupt You?" that produces got the entire country-pop vote. Though such behavior is of self-restraint when it comes answers such as "on your not uncharacteristic for Kanye to his own opinions. Hopefully, When Shakira and Taylor wedding day" and "during West, it is still appalling that karma will eventually give him Lautner announced Taylor your first time."Taylor Swift he did this to such a young what he deserves in exchange Swift as the winner, many remained in shocked silence and deserving teenage girl. His for his unspeakable behavior. The Rollins College Sandspur LHirsch@Rollins. edu September 25, 2009 OPINIONS Laissez faire TRAVIS CLINGER the West prevailed because of for capitalism to succeed is the the sandspur capitalism. The Soviet Union existence of incentive. People was forced to spend an ever work harder because they Today, there exists a growing increasing percentage of know they will get more. With number of individuals who its GDP on its military and" redistribution of wealth, this is feel that capitalism is not the scientific research. The reason not the case. Under a system best economic system. Indeed, for this was quite simple. In of wealth redistribution, those some are even calling for an the United States and Western who work incredibly hard will abolishment of capitalism and a Europe, private scientists and see an enormous percentage of movetosocialism. Consequently, companies were constantly their profits given to someone it is time for capitalism to inventing new technologies who was not as successful. Dnce again be defended. because of the incentive of profit Those who argue for a The United States of created by capitalism. In the redistribution of the wealth say America was founded as a Soviet Union, however, there that all people deserve a safety zapitahstic society. Mercantilism were no incentives or private net, and that the government lad failed the nations of Europe, investment. Ultimately, the should provide that safety particularly England, and was Soviet Union collapsed because net. They neglect, however, to ?eing abandoned across the it could no longer afford to consider private charity. Prior vorld in favor of capitalism, compete with the United to the FDR's New Deal, private nterestingly, in the very year- States, while rnaintaining charity ensured that those who hat the United States declared control of all of its satellite were falling on hard times ts independence from England, states. Capitalism triumphed landed on a safety net. This is Warn Smith authored "The and communism failed. proof that wealth redistribution Wealth of Nations", perhaps Most of the world today is unnecessary because private he most influential book ever is capitalist. Indeed, the charity will provide that safety vritten concerning the economy. only remaining completely net and help get people back lince 1776, almost every communist states are Cuba and to work. All redistributing uccessful nation has become North Korea, neither of which wealth will do is take money uccessful because of capitalism. is doing particularly well. The from those who work and give Karl Marx, disturbed argument for pure communism it to those who do not work. >y capitalism, suggested a is nearly abandoned. Instead, Capitalism has endured lifferent method of nmning the those on the left side of the over 200 years of enormous success. Those nations that conomy—communism. The economic spectrum now believe have adopted capitalism have loviet Union attempted to form that the government should become some of the most i purely communist state and heavily regulate capitalism successful in the world, while pread communism throughout and provide some amount of those that have not have nearly he world. Indeed, the battle redistribution of wealth. This ceased to exist. The United )f communism vs. capitalism goes completely against the States needs to encourage vas a significant part of the founding tenets of capitalism. capitalism, not try to destroy it. lold War. Ultimately, however, Indeed, one of the requirements Capitalism kills humanity YONI BINSTOCK treatments would vanish in a the global sex trade and $32 safes to keep the supply down so faults of capitalism can be seen the sandspur heartbeat. And hypothetically, billion will be generated from they can generate a larger profit in terms of our environment. if the electric car could be made the human trafficking industry. margin. Another example is Even Thomas Malthus, a today, would auto companies Unfortunately, it is because there that America has the capability world renowned economist produce it? Many would argue is income inequality and human to feed every starving man, and philosopher, believed "no" as well. For all the revenue exploitation that allow for multi­ woman and child in Africa, but in something called "The In 1848, a philosopher from every single gallon of millionaires to exist. Contrary to unfortunately we do not have Tragedy of the Commons." He imed Karl Marx (with the aid fuel that gets put into cars most beliefs, hard work does not the money. So, although we do believed that through the free Friedrich Engles) published would disappear in a flash. guarantee monetary success, not have the money to make market alone, the environment s renowned book "The And finally, if there was and in most cases the people sure everyone does not have to will be destroyed through ommunist Manifesto." It was technology available for free- working the hardest are those starve, we do have the resources. the greed of individuals. ell received throughout the - energy efficient electricity- in the worst economic positions. Companies want your Capitalism also allows for orld as an intellectual criticism would utility companies offer Inherent to capitalism is products to break down and the corporate oil and energy capitalism. Its sales around it? Even more would say technological unemployment. become waste as fast as possible. conglomerates to influence e world are only second to "no", for many say in 1899 Since the age of machines, Imagine if your iPod lasted policies world over that are te Bible. Many of its tenets Nikola Tesla invented wireless automation has been taking over 10 years and was continually harmful to the environment. ere incorporated into the electricity that was much more the menial and arduous jobs updated through your Examples such as the U.S. rmer Soviet Union, then an efficient than other sources, that mankind had to burden. computer. Apple would never withdrawal from the Kyoto ch-rival of the United States. but his funding by J.P. Morgan First automation came through make any money. So companies Protocol, the statement Because of this and the (a heavy investor in the energy the agriculture sector, then it have what is called "planned issued by former president isuing "Red Scare," any industry) was cut and the FBI came through the industrial obsolesce," which means they Bush that, the U.N. IPCC ention of socialism or tore down his structure claiming sector, and today we can see know exactly when and how (Intergovernmental Panel on •mnrunism led to severe national defense . issues. machines taking over the service your product will break down Climate Change) conclusions •rial isolation and in many One point that supporters sectors. Examples of this can be and hope that you will buy the were scientifically sound, and rcumstances, incarceration. of free market capitalism stress seen in automated call centers next new product from them. the plan to drill for oil in the iese feelings, although is that capitalism provides and restaurants that have no Most supporters of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge minished, have not completely equal opportunity to those who waiters or waitresses. What capitalism say humans are are policies favorable to the sappeared. Even now, we work hard. One of the clearest will people do in a capitalistic inherently greedy and selfish and oil and energy corporations. n see the media screaming weaknesses in capitalism society if 50%, 75% or even Adam Smith's "Invisible Hand" Here at Rollins College and -ommunist Russia," with is the income discrepancy 90% of jobs are automated? will take care of everything. within many of our lives, we e recent attempts to pass a and human exploitation. In Most people would say Unfortunately for these people see the benefits of capitalism itional healthcare plan. It a 2006 study by the World that capitalism is the best way ,they are dead wrong. Humans and how well it works for us. time to be able to criticize Institute for Development to allocate resources with are conditioned beings and are But for the majority of people pitalism, without fearing Economics Research, the top supply and demand leading products of their society. For the in the world, capitalism does rial or political repercussions. 10% of Americans owned to an equilibrium price and a majority of our existence, we not help them and in fact hurts Hypothetically, if the cure 69.8% of the wealth. Similarly, dirninished amount of surpluses, have lived in hunter-gatherer their standard of living. Let us r cancer came out today, would in a 2006 World Household. and shortages. However, what societies, where any sense of not be afraid of being "anti- larmaceutical companies offer Survey, the richest 2% of the most people do not know is selfish behavior was severely American" or "anti=democratic" 1 Many would argue that no, world's adults own more that.although there are natural looked down upon. Whatever when we mention the faults of ey would not. For if the cure than half the world's wealth. scarcities, companies generate values we favor as a society, capitalism. Let us be rational r cancer was readily available, Also according to the U.S. planned scarcity. Agood example then those are the values human beings and look for a en all the money from Department of State, 1 million is diamond companies, which that individuals will exhibit. new system to improve the lives emotherapy and other cancer children will become part of burn or put their diamonds in Finally, one of the clearest of humanity around the world. September 25,; The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] CENTERSPREAD Five stars or the roach

On Aug. the Ward residence 01 18, over prospective students, fj u 500 hrst- minds with dreams y e a r esque dor-m room j es students free from cinderbloi ti< poured staircases and broken h into the machines. it < R o 1 1 i n s "I think it wo ea community, good idea to make th tr laden with College guided tour as b dorm room as possible by shoi m essentials and different dorm optioi excitement. than sticking solely While Ward is newly i However; more ys and beautiful, I feel than half of these ru students were prospective students s blissfully ignorant able to get a feel of wh lj i of the state of the life is really like at R lar residence halls order to do so, a quid Image courtesy of Rollins.edu M into which of McKean would .In Stairway to Heaven: A view of the back Se: addition to the tour, ea stairs of the palace better known as Ward also allow the stud >sp end up

they were moving. Their minds were McKean to have a filled with visions of Ward Hall, better idea of what thej which was renovated in 2007 home would look like and houses less than half of prepared students equa the class of 2013. Many of the students," comments efc new students were shocked Feder (Class of 2013), a upon entering McKean resident. Hall, which is significantly The almost osti shabbier than Ward and ascetics of Ward give acking m grandeur. residents an almost Instead of chandeliers of superiority over en and hardwood of McKean. One s eai floors, McKean- went as far to consi aF dwellers encountered analogy, "Ward is to th< fluorescent lights set as McKean is to the cc into the ceiling tiles and However, despite leii suspiciously-stained that McKean is lac | carpeted floors. staircases, a fourth-floor| For some incoming and 10 washers and d | students, the surprise students constantly at the state of McKean museum-like livin; quickly turned to outrage; in search of entert several students even McKean and Rex Bea admitted that they felt Said Nick Bra misled," and were lured of 2013), a Ward-dwelli Image courtesy of the Rollins.edu into Rollins under false has better facilities, bi pretenses. After Ward's the day people abani upgrade, guided find other, more tours of Rollins He continued to e only displayed protect Ward because

|ua >U 01 5 \ Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] September 25,2009 CENTERSPREAD )tel: Where do you live? ice, don't bring the parties home ostentatious home away from home. Even though McKean of Fortunately for McKean, occupants may have to wait all e joes possess some redeeming weekend to wash their laundry Valines; in contrast to Ward, or fear for their health each time niich several residents will they step foot inside the dingy mit can err to the boring side, bathrooms, at least the hall is o:Kean has a constant pulse aflutter with camaraderie and •h activity. "I think McKean is excitement. Truly, the class better than Ward because of 2013 (including the Ward nich more fun!" declared residents who "slum it" at the Fitzpatrick (Class of other halls' parties) is going from McKean. There is crazy for McKean. h a flurry of activity within imbling walls of McKean, residents are always ig over broken washers, \t vending machines, IcKean Hall events such ex and Chocolate." Also, Cean has a truly "college" sphere, from the mystery Tig materials to the funky stench of the all-male Image courtesy of the official Rollins.edu floor. Watercolors: A nice portrait of McKean Hall that could be argued to be a somewhat deciet- ful picture of the building.

tage courtesy of the official Kol Back in the day: An image of Ward Hall pre-renovation.

Image courtesy of MCT- Campus.com Squabbles: Which team are you on, McKean or Ward?

NICK ZAZULIA / the sandspur Pajamas In the Palace: Students enjoy the lavishly furnished lobby of Ward Hall complete with leather sofas and chandelier lighting. September 25,2009 Q The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] LIFE & TIMETIMESS September 25,2C Who's who: The Sandspur Staff NZ: One and the same Name: Erik Keevan What has been your favorite ar­ JEN ATWELL I expect and am ex­ Hometown: Altamonte Springs, ticle thus far? Why? the sandspur cited about increased FL involvement with a Since this upcoming week Favorite food/snack: Stuffing EL: It's a toss-up between two is "Sandspur Week," we have greater portion of Rol­ Position on Staff: Arts & Enter­ articles, Danny Travis' Valen­ dedicated the "Who's Who" col­ lins' student body and tainment Editor tine's Day article, and his in­ umn to the editorial staff of The terview (or lack thereof) with increased readership. The Sandspur has been Sandspur: Name: Shannon Lynch ' Fabolous. I've gotta support my steadily increasing in Hometown: Clermont, FL feUow Memphians. renown over the last Name: Jen Atwell Favorite food/snack: Strawber­ couple of years and I Hometown: Apopka, FL ries TC: "Are you safe on campus want that to keep going Favorite food/snack: Goldfish. I Position on Staff: Calendar and at night?" I believe that article most recently made a dress out up. Sports Section Editor shows investigative reporting at of goldfish bags, and have been its finest. known to eat bags for meals Name: Evie Lyras What do you love Position on Staff: Public Rela­ Hometown: Memphis, TN GG: The one about the Tibetan about The Sandspur? es to Warped Tour '09, I got to tions Manager Favorite food/snack: Candy monks who performed here interview my favorite band, Big Position on Staff: Center- last year. "Hey hey we're the GG: It's an excellent medium D and the Kids Table, and then Name: Travis dinger Spreaditor for the publication of Rollins' hang out with them! It was a Hometown: Mims, FL multitude of voices, whether punk rock dream come true. Favorite food/snack: Creme Name: Alexis Obernauer from students, or faculty or staff Brulee Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA members. Their only restraint LiH: Anything Travis Clinger Position on Staff: News Editor Favorite food/snack: Pomegran­ remains them using it. related. Hands down. ate Position on Staff: Head Copy NZ: Making it happen. It's re­ BF: Danny Travis. For those of Editor ally cool to see a newspaper in you who know him, no other a stand and know that I put it explanation is necessary. For Name: Jennifer Stull there. I also enjoy spending (co­ those of you who haven't had Hometown: Tampa, FL pious amounts of) time with my the pleasure, let me just say that Favorite food/snack: Chocolate fellow editors. We've had a lot you haven't lived until you have covered pretzels of good times in the office. had Danny Travis hit on you Position on Staff: Life and Times during a Sandspur meeting af­ Section Editor AO: It's easy to find out every­ ter spilling his bowl of pasta on monks" is my favorite headline thing that happened/is sched­ the floor and yeUing, "Oh the Name: Nick Zazulia • so far, coupled with the picture uled to happen on campus and peas!" Hometown: Annapolis, MD of the monks performing their in the surrounding areas. Favorite food/snack: Something art. That, and Dr. O'Sullivan's salty... article about Rollins' potential BF: I love the people that work Position on Staff: Managing Edi­ mascot switcheroo; it's submis­ here. There is never a dull mo­ tor sions like his that get The Sand­ ment during article assignment spur to achieve a projection of meetings or production nights, Name: Brittany Fornof Now that our staff has been our community's voices. because each staff member adds Hometown: Ocala, FL properly introduced. Let us ask a hint of flair and personality Favorite food/snack: Cookie the serious questions... JA: My article on my friend Les­ to our workroom. Our office is cake with vanilla frosting. I get lie Capobianco, she most recent­ always buzzing with life and one every year for my birthday! ly got an iPhone, and I bought laughter, and if anyone ventured Position on Staff: Editor-in- her a gift certificate to buy into the Mills Building at 1 a.m., Chief Peggie for herself! But, it was a they just might catch a glimpse great opportunity to write on a of an awesome strobe-light par­ Name: Greg Golden close friend, as well as learning ty or hear a series of crude jokes Hometown: Winter Park, FL about the specs journal. and Shannon's abrupt laughter. Favorite food/snack: Cereal. Life, Quaker Oat Squares, Corn BF: I once covered a Copeland EL: I've made some amazing SL: This is a tough call, but I Pops, and Frosted Mini-Wheats and Cartel concert at Stetson friends who I most likely would make up the top 4 off the top of have to go with the creation of University and wrote a review have never met had I not gotten my head. the "newspaper dress" adyer-j that has become infamous in involved with The Sandspur. I Position on Staff: Webmaster tisement on my birthday lasi The Sandspur circle for its al­ love meeting new people and year. lusive metaphors and detailed working, to change things for Name: Amanda Hampton description of the incredibly at­ the better, both of which I have EK: When we all went to Re- Hometown: Buffalo, NY tractive male singers. accomplished during my time bounderz and had a lot of fuife Favorite food/snack: White tea at The Sandspur. It also serves and cherry donuts. Mmmmm. with our team building exer-| How did you get involved in JS: I really liked the April Fool's my need for a creative' outlet Position on Staff: In-Office Copy cises. The Sandspur? article I wrote last year about and doesn't look so bad on a re­ Editor/Work Study/Badass Fox Day being cancelled be­ sume, either. JS: Oh gosh, I remember m; BF: I started my freshman year cause I guess a few people Name: Laura Hardwicke first Sandspur meeting fres as a writer and soon moved up didn't get that it was a joke and I SL: I love the staff and all the Hometown: Orlando, FL man year. I went in the offi the ranks to become the Life & actually got approached by a lot crazy shenanigans we get into Favorite food/snack: Goldfish! and was all nervous, and whei Times Editor and then Editor- of people questioning me about together. On a more serious Cause they are so delicious! I'm nervous, I talk. So, when th in-Chief. it. It was pretty funny. note, the excitement each Fri­ Position on Staff: Opinions Edi­ editors were asking for article^ day of being able to hold in tor ideas I was just a little too chat-! SL: Became a copy editor after What are your expectations my hands the physical finished ty, sharing every and all ideas visiting The Sandspur table at for the upcoming school year's product of what our team puts Name: Lindsey J. Hirsch had, why I had them, and ever the Involvement Fair last year. Sandspur? What ai;e you excit­ together is something I look for­ Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL other detail imaginable. I s ed about? ward to each week. Favorite food/snack: White get made fun of for that, but AH: I was looking for work- cheddar popcorn was funny and I'll always $ study positions and found the LH: More people than ever will Position on Staff: Assistant Sec­ AH: The thing I love most about member that as one of my student newspaper, and then I read The Sandspur! tion Editor The Sandspur is the people who college memories. found that my peer mentor was work there. Everyone has the managing edi­ LiH: I'd really like to see The different opinions but at tor of The Sand­ Sandspur become something the end of the day we're all spur and I've been legit that people can't wait to friends and we're all there involved ever open up on Friday mornings. I for the same reason—to since. have some kind of a New York make a paper. Times syndrome. LiH: A friend who JS: EVERYTHING! Obvi­ was interested GG: Having The Sandspur be­ ously... that's why I work dragged me to come a source of pride for the for it! a meeting, and staff and school. low and behold a What has been your favor­ world of "journal­ AO: The paper gets better every ite memory related to The ism hath opened year. I'm excited about increas­ Sandspur? up before me." ing the readership and scope. LH: When I had press pass­ The Rollins CoUege Sandspur [email protected] LIFE & TIMES Hogwarts for mug- Graffiti or art? TJ FISHER the artists was truly amazing, gles is magicool! the sandspur and displayed the talent that is involved in creating art with ter films, are working directly LINDSEY HIRSCH Wizarding World. Felton said spray paint. The with Universal Studios to bring the sandspur he was looking forward to see­ event also dis­ about a Wizarding World that ing the finished product. He played previous is as true to the text as possible. commented that, "to actuaUy works of the art­ Holy Hippogriff, Harry This magical world that will get to do these things — when I ists, which were Potter fans, the good news open to muggles has been in walk behind a building, I won't truly breathtak­ has finally arrived! Earlier this the planning and construction see a bunch of scaffolding. As ing. week, Universal Studios, and stages for the past five years. a fan, I'm just keen to walk Many stu­ Warner Bros, made a few an­ Any readers who were through it." dents turned out nouncements about their high­ stuck under Uncle Vernon's Along with the castle of for the event, ea­ ly anticipated theme park, The staircase, all the while wishing Hogwarts, visitors to the magi­ ger to try some­ to attend the Hogwarts School cal realm will have the oppor­ Wizarding World of Harry Pot­ thing new and of Witchcraft and Wizardry, tunity to experience two roller ter. exciting. ACE will finaUy have their chance. coasters. The first roUer coaster Alohomora! The enchant­ also provided The centerpiece of the Harry will be more family-oriented, a ed new theme park is expected various snacks Potter attraction wiU be the flight on a Hippogriff over all to open its gates in the spring and drinks, in­ legendary castle of Hogwarts. the grounds of Hogwarts, much of 2010 at Islands of Adventure, cluding some de­ Here, visitors will experience like in the third installment of right here in Orlando. licious cookies. the "Forbidden Journey" along­ the Potter series. The second The world that was once Music added to side Harry Potter in an attrac­ roller coaster will be high­ determined to keep secret its the atmosphere, tion that will test out new kinds speed and will mimic the Drag­ existence from the non-magic and the night of magic technology Universal on Challenge from the fourth folk is now stepping out from was perfect for a has commented that this attrac­ book's Triwizard Tournament. under its invisibility cloak and gathering on the tion "will use brand new tech­ into the plain sight of muggles. For those who have al­ Mary Jean Plaza. nology to bring the magic, sto­ The steam and whistle blows ways wondered what But- I myself even ries, and characters of the films of the Hogwarts Express wiU terbeer tastes like, the theme painted some to life in ways you've never greet visitors at the entrance of park will offer a chance to sip and brought experienced before." They did TJ FISHER / the sandspur the magical world; Bertie Botfs the enchanted beverage in the my own poster not, however, give any specifics SPRAY AWAY: Students participate in the graf­ Every-Flavour Beans and choc­ Three Broomsticks in Hogs- home, personal­ about what kind of technology fiti event, making art to keep and take home. olate frogs wiU overflow from meade. Also present wiU be ized with some they would use. cauldrons at Honeydukes, and OUivander's, the wand maker's of my finest Last Friday, AU Campus FUch's Emporium of Confis­ Even actors from the suc­ shop. Now the very essence of work. Events (ACE) held a Graffiti cated Goods will seU enchanted cessful movie series are excited what a wizard needs in order to Party on Mary Jean Plaza, the Dodie O'Keefe (c/o 2013) commodities, including the elu­ about bringing the magical perform magic will be available lawn between the Rice Family said, "The graffiti party was sive golden snitch. world to life. Tom Felton, bet­ to us mere muggles. The only Bookstore and Ward Hall. The a great way to not only meet Stuart Craig and Alan ter known as Draco Malfoy, question now is, string of uni­ party lasted from 7-9 and any­ new people, but have fun too!" Gilmore, the production design­ was in a webcast recently that corn hair or phoenix feather? one who wanted to come make O'Keefe took a spray painting er and art director for the Pot­ announced the opening of the graffiti was welcome. It was as class in high school, and said it simple as signing in, grabbing a was incredibly beneficial to see spray paint can, and beginning! the professional artists and gain There was a tent set up that had inspiration from their work. two large tarps and numer­ Chessy Ricca (c/o 2013) ous smaller posters taped to it. said, "I had a great time, and The tarps were meant to hold I even took some of my work large murals, and the post­ home to hang in my dorm. The ers were there so that students best part by far was the food, could paint on them individu­ and that for once painting graf­ ally and take them home. ACE fiti wasn't illegal." also brought professional spray Overall, the event was a paint artists in to paint their success, and the graffiti turned own murals and give the stu­ out of great. ACE holds plenty dents tips. of on campus events. Just look The artwork shown by for the flyers and emails! War of water BENNET suffer from a lack of school spirit; nobody wants to attend GARFINKLE on campus events," remarked the sandspur sophomore and • peer mentor Yarissa Matos. What do X Club, SGRho, However, the music attract­ Black Student Union, Asian ed many first years from Ward. American Students Associa­ After signing the waivers, peo­ tion, Club Desi, and the Soci­ ple flocked to the little inflatable ety of Physics Students have in pools stocked with hundreds of common? They all know how to water balloons, and soon scores "throw" a party! of balloons were flying through The brainchild of X-Club's the air. However, because of Alain Blanchard, Water Wars this, the loud music abruptly turned out to be a blast. The wa­ stopped when a stray water bal­ ter balloon fight took place last loon hit the delicate electronics. Friday on Mary Jean Plaza. The The lack of music did not party provided a great escape stop the water wars from wag­ from grades and offered free ing, and it seemed all the partic­ BBQ food and snow cones. ipants were soaked. "For every It started out slow, as the baUoon that exploded on me, members of X-Club began mad­ I got revenge!" exclaimed Ni­ ly making hundreds of water cole Smallwood (c/o 2013), just balloons. A few people shuffled before a stray balloon whizzed in, and fifteen minutes into the past our heads. Everyone had COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS event, there were only six peo­ a blast, it seemed. "We were A MUGGLES DREAM COME TRUE: The Universal Harry Potter experience begins in early 2010 and ple present other than the orga­ soaked in glee and delight!" hopefully will prove to be everything Potter fans are hoping for. nizers. laughed Yarissa Matos. "Sadly, RoUins seems to September 25, 2009 10 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Coming soon to Rollins: Film Appreciation Organization BRENDAN MONROE never had to face. mings, I propose restarting this "ACCUTANE, j the sandspur For students, each new se­ excellent club. The basic format mester heralds new chaUenges wiU remain the same as it was and tougher classes. The add­ years ago under the guidance of For many of us, films hold ed burden of work, or resume Dr. Scott Rubarth: a screening ' RE YOUTH an important, even essential building in preparation for life of a classic, but not necessarily place in our hearts. They move after school, has left us with old, film, foUowed with a group us, shape us, and inspire us to fewer and fewer moments to discussion regarding the impor­ REASON THEY TOOK act in ways we would not have enjoy the time in life we are cur­ tance and relevance of the film in everyday life. rently living. We are all busier to our current time. Instead of I can say unequivocaUy that than ever before. screening current Hollywood ITOFFTI IE MARKET? my life has been changed by This has not, however, re­ "popcorn movies," we will take film. My first memorable film moved our need for movies; the opportunity to watch films experience, though there have instead, it has increased it. Mov­ that are less widely known, but f vou have suffered from inflammatory been many since, was when my ies provide an escape from our that are acclaimed and provide bowel disease or serious complications parents took me to see Walt Dis­ hectic lives, allowing us to run of interesting discussion. ney's Beauty and the Beast at the away to places that are both real That is not to say that we from using Accutane, vou may have a claim cinema — long before the days and imagined, places of fantasy will not show any popular films. of stadium seating. Though I that remove us from the tedium The screening of a film like Love for damages. We encourage vou to contact was hardly out of diapers, I re­ that is our mundane lives. They Actually around the final weeks member the wonder I felt at this introduce us to people never of the semester would be mar­ this office to learn about your rights. Accutane incredible world of castles and before encountered; people like velous! Plans will also be made has now been taken off the U.S. marker and is books, spells and romance. It Holly Golightly and Marcello to organize events outside of is what first made me curious Rubini, people who can really school and chat about it later banned from sale in 11 other countries'. There about the world outside, about teach us something about the at a cafe. Really, the options are the tales that lay behind moldy world we live in. endless. It will be a journey we is no charge and no obligation that will result book covers and inside video- RoUins has many wonder­ will aU take, like the charac­ cassettes. ful clubs on campus. There is an ters in Before Sunrise, and who from discussing a potential claim. I have seen many memo­ outdoor club, a dance club, and knows where we might end rable films in the years since, in­ political clubs. There is even a up? In Vienna, or perhaps Paris, cluding Roman Holiday, Moulin Toastmasters club to help trans­ Rome, Tokyo, Prague... Rouge, La Dolce Vita, and Gladi­ form Rollins students into better Somewhere in all the plac­ Kerrigan, Estess, Rankin, ator. Films have both taught me speakers and communicators. es that the movies of the last empathy, by showcasing a prob­ But one club that has quietly 18 years took me to, I realized McLeod eVThompson, UP lem or social issue, and shaped existed, but has not had steady something: movies do not just ATTORNEYS AT LAW my opinions politicaUy. Why is membership, is the Film Ap­ teach you about the world, they it that we watch movies? Cer­ preciation Organization, a club teach you about yourself. As the tainly it cannot be because we that would be beneficial and Jessamyn West quote tells us, 800-747-2222 are bored and have nothing else instructive to us aU. It would "Fiction reveals truths that real­ PENSAC0LA, FLORIDA to do. On the contrary, the 21st teach us not only the value of ity obscures." Corning soon to www.kerrigan.com century has brought with it new film, but also the value of com­ Friday nights in October, there distractions, obligations, and munity. That is why, with the wiU be a new way to appreciate fears that earlier generations guidance of Dr. Denise Cum­ film—and life—again. Thrashing with the orchestra VERNON MEIGS band members: Christofer and "Sirius B," and drawn- is a specialty of Therion, of the music department of the sandspur Johnsson (guitars), Kristian out, epic orchestral pieces such and certainly this offering Rollins, for the performances Niemann (guitars), his brother as "Eternal Return" and the produced new favorites for me. of those compositions were Johan Niemann (bass), and Peter three-part "Draconian Trilogy" Who does not recognize and quite faithful. Furthermore, Karlsson A Dv metal fans may appreciate the This renditioihoTon of " genuine choir and symphony orchestra £** ^ approach they took towards the After 2008's live 2CD/ "Clavicula Nox" breathed new life into this particular symphony? classical pieces. DVD set Live Gothic, Swedish LH b r ^ Therion performance, and it is said that to LS £ Highlights from the symphonic metal giants Therion e m second disc include hits such as have returned again with the harmonious see Therion perform is an experience of a Wagner excerpts "Eternal Return," "Draconian another live release, The Miskolc and tranquil quality lifetime," in that they Trilogy" (a personal favorite)! Experience. This brand new 2CD/ with its slow were very lively "Schwafzalbenheim," "Via DVD set is actually a release of a strings and melodic and downright Nocturna," and the Therioi concert featuring a symphony vocalizations, while the to great effect and enormous fun to listen to. The classical classic concert staple "The Rise orchestra that Therion had aggressive aspects of the response. covers, I think, are definitely of Sodom and Gomorrah." Fof on June 16, 200? in Miskolc, song were carried out just Melodic symphonic metal accessible to the students those new to Therion music, Hungary, with the land dressed as effectively with the same these songs are a definite in formal attire for hie occasion. instruments, and perhaps more suggestion if you prefer music The unique attribute of this dramatically produced. The with a well-articulated, classical brand new live album is that classical covers of this portion tinge. Therion is certainly one approximately a third of the of the concert included an of masters of this style, and this entire performance consists excerpt from Dvorak's Ninth quality is best expressed in this of covers of pieces by various Symphony, Verdi's "Vedi! Le live album. classical composers, while fosche notturne spotigle" from II A genuine choir and the rest are Therion originals Trovatore, Mozart's "Dies Irae" symphony orchestra breathed performed live alongside a live from Requiem, an excerpt from new life into this particular orchestra complete with the Saint-Saens' Third Symphony, Therion performance, and choirs and vocalists needed to and multiple Wagner excerpts it is said that to see Therion fulfill their complex songs. such as "Notung! Notung! perform is an experience of a The first disc, which lasts Niedliches Schwert!" from The lifetime. It is unlikely there will for 39:08, consists entirely Ring. be another such experience for of classical covers with the The second disc consists those who attended like Tht exception of the first track, of Therion originals performed Miskolc Experience, at least, not "Clavicula Nox," which was with the orchestra. For the COURTESY OF MCTCAMPUS.COM anytime soon. I urge fans of originally from Therion's 1998 occasion, they carefully NEW AND OLD: In The Miskolc Experience, Therion delivers aggres­ classical music and metal music studio album Vovin. Clocking handpicked the most orchestral sive metal while mixing in different aspects of classical orchestra. to check out this band and their at 10:34, "Clavicula Nox" was and symphony-worthy of their This multi-part orchestra and metal band crafted a once-in-a-life latest live release. All of their performed entirely by the material. They performed time opportunity, the possibility to watch the masterpeice that is albums, including The Miskolc orchestra, whereas the rest of the bombastic symphonic metal combining the old and the new. If you were not one of the lucky few Experience, can be listened to concert involved the orchestra songs such as "Blood of Kingu," who got to see the live performance, you can listen to the live album in their entirety by going to performing together with the softer ballads such as "Lemuria" on Myspace, or buy it wherever CDs are sold. Therion's MySpace artist profile- The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] September 25, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 Seven Kingdoms records epic album Seven Kingdoms' Interview was when I was really getting were invited to attend. The VERNON MEIGS VERNON MEIGS self titled Seven Kingdoms, was into Power Metal, I always liked listening party was to take the sandspur the sandspur a definite step up from the this, but I was really started to place on Saturday, Sept. 5. Only debut album. Seven Kingdoms VM: First off, what are write Power Metal. Seven Kingdoms are a five- having heard a small amount of stayed true to their metal roots thoughts on the new album? SV: At first/ I wasn't sup­ piece band based out of Orlando, Sabrina's vocals, I was unsure but proved they were capable of CC: Everything I've gotten posed to be in the band, but Florida. The band describes how the^change affected the exploring newer territories. so far, even from old people then all of a sudden, they said, themselves as "American Epic band and its sound. I was, There was a more melodic, that don't listen to metal, was, 'Oh my god, you can sing!' and Melodic Power Metal," and however, optimistic and knew 80's rock/metal styled song, and 'Oh my god, that's actually it happened, we tried out some upon listening to their material, that whatever path they took, I another standout was the piano pretty good!' stuff and they thought it was one can see why. Their debut would enjoy it. ballad. The song showcases KB: And we're okay with awesome and that's how I end­ album, Brothers of the Night, was Once enough people drummer Keith Byrd's piano 'pretty good'! ed up in the band. released in 2007 and impressed showed up, the band got ready skills, a dimension never heard CC: Yeah, but everything KeithB: She started out as a listeners everywhere despite to play the disc of their new before. This also put to rest any I've gotten so far, actually all backing vocalist. being a new and underground album. I was hanging with my worries of fans who were hoping the people I've sent it to, includ­ MN: As forjme, I wav? a fan act. friends and the room was filled for keyboards in the album ing Bryan (ex-Seven Kingdoms of Seven Kingdoms back when Seven Kingdoms plays with expectation. The beginning after the departure of original vocalist) have said, 'Holy crap, Bryan was still in the.band. I a variety of metal that is track was an orchestral prelude, keyboardist John Zambrotto. this is really good!' talked to them at shows, had distinguished from other acts which led to the first actual There is also a fun song SV: I really think it is a big dinner with them and I just largely due to the baritone song, "Somewhere Far Away." called^ "Thunder of the step up from the last one be­ kind of wound up in the band vocals of ex-vocalist Bryan The song was undoubtedly Hammer" which was described cause the other one was just after. Edwards, by Camden like, 'Okay, we're in a band! Lef s KB: Cory (ex-Seven King­ which was "We're working hard to appease your music appe- c r u z make a CD, blah blah blah/ and doms bassist) decided to leave refreshing to him everybody." seif there it was...and Keith didn't after Bryan left, because he did hear, along tites. There's something in the CD for as their even get to do drums... not like the direction that Seven with their "cheese KeithB: Yeah it feels a Kingdoms was going. aggressive among the best offerings in the song." The final song, the lot better that I've actually VM: Do you have any up­ but catchy rhythms and metal genre, and to our pleasant eponymous "Seven Kingdoms," drummed this time. coming shows? melodies. surprise, Sabrina's voice was was a varied, more progressive VMr Okay. Now, lefs dis­ CC: We have our show in During the summer, the perfect match for the music. track that also features guest cuss the recent lineup changes, September 26 in Atlanta, Geor­ Seven Kingdoms had been The melodies were heavenly vocals by Wade Black from the the former members and the gia and it will be our first out recording their second album and exciting, and worked band Crimson Glory. new members. of state show and we'll be play­ at Morrisound Recording in in harmony with the power Seven Kingdom's CC: The only ones who had ing with Theocracy. In Florida, Temple Terrace, Florida, the metal rhythms performed by eponymous second album, experience with them are the there will be a November 24 same recording studio that guitarists Camden Cruz and Seven Kingdoms, is a definite three of us (referring to him­ show with Theocracy and Cir­ helped popularized famous Kevin Byrd, new bassist Miles evolutionary step from the first. self, Kevin and Keith) and Sa­ cle II Circle. We will play Pow- metal bands such as Iced Earth, Neff, and drummer Keith Byrd. The members have described brina, because she was around erFest, and hopefully there will Death, Trans-Siberian Orchestra This music proved anyone the first effort as having been but she wasn't singing. Bryan be a CD release party as well. and Morbid Angel. The lineup who was skeptical about the recorded to get something done, and I were in a band called This VM: Anything else you all of the band had slight changes new direction wrong. One while this brand new effort was Solemn Vow, and that's how I would like to say? before entering the studio, the notable characteristic of the well-prepared for and nicely know Bryan, he played bass for SV: We're working hard to prime difference being a female musical style was the fact that polished for a quality sound. us, and when Seven Kingdoms appease your music appetites. vocalist, Sabrina Valentine, the death growls have taken.a I urge Rollins students to started, it was just me and Bry­ There's something in the CD for taking up lead vocals, stepping backseat for Sabrina's vocals to check them out when the album an doing the music...and this everybody. up from co-vocalist. come forward. The new sound is released. In the mean time, After wrapping up the mixed the rough growls with check out their Myspace page recording session, the band had the soothing sounds of Sabrina's and become better acquainted a small listening party in the vocals. with their music/old and new. residence of Kevin and Keith Throughout the listening Osborn's hit list Check out our exclusive Byrd, the band's guitarist and party, the listeners gave feedback interview with the -band, SHELBY PHILLIPS their reader have to stop and go drummer respectively. Friends to the band members about and find out details of their the sandspur back and reread another issue to of the band, myself included, how the new album, which is upcoming shows. find out what is going on. An­ other great factor of these books is the fact that all eight writers In light of recent events in had the chance to pick any art­ Marvel Comics' universe, the ist that they have either enjoyed comic book publisher has is­ working with in the past, or sued Norman Osborn's hit list! have been itching to work with. Chi Osborn's list are some of The eight books and their teams the big name characters such as are as follows from issue one to the Amazing Spider-Man, Pun- issue eight; "New Avengers" isher, Wolverine, and of course, written by Brian Bendies and il­ Daredevil. Spilling out after the lustrated by Marko Djurdjevic, uncanny "Daredevil" written by Andy "X-Men" Diggle and and "Dark "What is great about these drawn by Avengers comic books is that even Billy Tan, "Uncanny cross-over jf y0U are not a fan you can X-Men" back m Internship Programs fuly these Still pick Up any One Of these written by Auckland Internship Program eight stand books and read them." INTERNABROAD tion and Dresden Internship Program alone is­ penciled by Dublin Internship Program All internship Placements Are: sues will Alan Davis, • Guaranteed for each student begin to set up the characters Geneva Internship Program "Secret Warriors" script by Jon­ and their readers for the next Haifa Internship Program • Personalized for each student athan Hickman and art by Ed step in the ever expanding, uni­ London Internship Program • Project-based/academically directed McGuiness, "Punisher" written verse that is Marvel Comics. by Rick Remender and penciled Los Angeles Internship Program While Osborn has made out by John Romita Jr., "The Hulk" Madrid Internship Program Common Program Features his list of eight people, there is script by Greg Pak and illustrat­ Paris Internship Program . • Open to all majors a hinted ninth, mysterious and ed by Ben Oliver, "Wolverine" Shanghai Internship Program • Offered fall and spring semesters; thus far unnamed item that Os­ story by Jason Aaron and art by born extends his hand to reach. Sydney Internship Program some also offered in the summer Esad Ribic, and of course last No one is sure what the mythi­ Washington, DC Internship Program • Full-time BU staff at each site but not least, "Amazing Spider- cal ninth may be, but one thing • Housing provided Man" written by Dan Slott and is for sure: it will be fantastic. illustrated by Adam Kubert. • Organized excursions and activities What is great about these • Financial aid available comic books is that even if you Needless to say, comic book are not a fan, or if you have not fans are excited, and while there read a comic book in years, you seems to be more questions BOS I ON than answers for the readers live intern explore www.bu.edu/abroad can still pick any one of these books up and read them. All one thing is clear— to miss these eight of these books stand alone, eight issues along would be un- not crossing over or making marvelous! 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Women's Soccer vs. Tampa yw^^ Tars men march past Flagler College Saint JARED SILVIA defense and offensive dash of be far from concluded with Rol­ the sandspur their own. The Tars took the lins' solitary goal. lead with Dennis Chin's (Class The second half commenced On Sept. 16, the Rollins Col­ of 2011) 11th minute goal as a with an increased vigor on the lege Tars defeated the Saints of result of some well constructed parts of both teams. Both the Flagler College 2-1. movement between SSC Defen­ Tars and the Saints had quick The Tars, ranked 18th na­ sive Player of the Week [of Sept. looks at the goal, but it was tionally as of the week of Sept. 14] Jacob DeLoach (Class of the Tars who struck first with 14, faced a tough opponent in 2011) and assist-leading striker, Adam New's goal, assisted by the Saints who hit back at ev­ Adam New (Class of 2011). J.D. Gruenwald (Class of 2010) ery Rollins break with a tough Just seconds before the 16 minutes into the second half. half, Brad­ Seven minutes later, though, ley Welch the Saints marched toward Tars (Class keeper Aaron Rokeach (Class of 2011) of 2011). Saints Will Frandsen struck a controlled the corner kick sent hard shot across by Arnel Selman and sent from out­ it past Rokeach to put Flagler on side the 18 the board. yard box Neither side lowered their that met intensity during the remaining with the minutes of the game with Tars woodwork player Matt Bauchle (Class of to conclude 2012) sending a convincing ef­ JARED SILVIA / the sandsp; Rollins first fort just over the crossbar with 1-0 Tars: Keeper Aaron Rokeach checks the scoreboard as the end half efforts. 13 minutes left in the match. of the first half nears with Rollins in the lead. With Rol­ Flagler also made a heroic ef­ but the challenge presented by should have probably gotten a SPENCER MILLS / the sandst lins' six fort, sending a shot into the back Flagler was not above the notice better result than that.". first-half of the net two minutes later, but of defender Jack Clifford (Class The Tars remained unde­ shots to finding it disallowed on account of 2011). feated following their encoun­ Flagler's of an offside flag from the lines­ "Sometimes teams play ter with the Saints, but were four, the man. The Tars breathed a sigh badly and still get a result, so convinced, it seems, that their advantage of relief at the disallowed equal­ that's really the only positive," efforts needed to be more fo­ was there izer, and held the score to 2-1 for noted Clifford. "We've got con­ cused in the future if they are to for the Tars, the remaining 10 minutes of the ference games coming up. Ev­ challenge for the top positions. but was match. The tough play on both ery conference game is just mas­ Despite the evening's hiccups, slight at sides drew yellow cards for sively important, so we've really their season record moved to an best. With both the Tars and the Saints just got to take the next few days to impressive 6-0-1. Their record play mov­ five minutes before the end of prepare properly." on defense remains respectable ing quickly the match. At the end, the shots When asked about their with only three goals slipping back and taken for Rollins had increased ranking at No. 18, Dennis Chin past this season, while their JARED SILVIA / the sandspur forth, the to 16, while Flagler's shot count rang in on the topic. striking has shown them to be JUST FOR KICKS: Tars Ryan Maleknia (top) and Nick match ap­ rose to 11. This tough fought "I just hope it doesn't go a top quality side in conference Sowers (bottom) race the Saints for possession. peared to battle came out in the Tars favor, to our head because today we and non-conference play.