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ll but one of the restaurants on campus citations each. The remaining restaurants had and many of those in the St. John’s Town one, according to the reports. A Center had at least one violation on “It’s not uncommon for restaurants to have their most recent health and safety inspection, one or two marks,” said Charles Griggs, commu- according to reports by the Duval County Health nications director for the DCHD. “Chronic inci- Department. dents are a bigger concern. Most of the violations All campus restaurants scored overall satisfac- are corrected on the spot or shortly thereafter. It tory results but had at least one violation, includ- all depends on the inspector and the citation.” ing the UNF Boathouse Grille, Outtakes, Osprey If a category is marked or a restaurant is cited Café, Sbarro and UNF Concessions (at the Arena). for a violation, it means the category is not up to The Boathouse Grille and Osprey Café had two DCHD standards, Griggs said.

OSPREY CAFE Osprey Café was cited Feb. 7 for cleanliness of the equipment and facilities and operations.

“We do quite well on our inspections,” said photos: jen Quinn Chartwells Director Dave Jordan. “We make any necessary changes and fix everything right away.”

SG posted the unofficial results of the presidential and senate elections The Boathouse Grille April 7. John Barnes and Mike Saathoff were elected Student Body President and Vice President. See who else won, page 5 The Boathouse Grille was cited for vermin control and facilities and operations. Ants were observed in the facility and the restaurant was ordered to contact pest control. “It’s a pretty old building,” Jordan said. “There are some outside exits and holes. Pest control set up traps and facilities planning plugged the Couple donates $1 holes.”

SBARRO million to endowment Sbarro was cited for improper food containers. Sterotech, an outside firm, also inspects all of Scholarship provides education to 30 a year the UNF campus restaurants annually for a more detailed internal inspection, Jordan said. By Holli Welch Mrs. Leonard Blanchart Maritime Managing Editor Endowment Scholarship Fund. The Blanchart endowment, Melissa Lewis, a junior health which was the first endowment science major at UNF, will soon be fund established at UNF, was cre- the first person in her family to ated in 1989 for high school gradu- graduate from college – a dream ates from Bishop Kenny. During she never thought possible. the past 19 years, the couple have ARENA CONCESSION But when she graduated high added to the fund and extended The Arena was cited March 10 for cleanliness school in 2005 from Bishop Kenny the scholarship to five other of equipment. High School in Jacksonville, Lewis Jacksonville high schools. The Arena concessions are contracted out. received a Blanchart scholarship “Through my travels around Chartwells’ staff was unable to comment on their from UNF. With the financial aid, the United States, I’ve seen many violation. Lewis has been able to attend col- people qualified but were unable lege and work toward her goal of to get an extended education be- becoming an addiction counselor. cause they were financially hand- “This scholarship has really icap,” Capt. Leonard Blanchart made a difference in my life,” said. “Talking to my wife, we de- OUTTAKES Lewis said. “My parents really cided to help.” Outtakes was cited for improper storage instilled a foundation for educa- The couple announced April temperatures. tion, so when I was awarded the 8 they will be donating an addi- Blanchart scholarship, it not only tional $1 million to the endow- affected myself but my family.” ment, allowing the funding for 10 Read the recent violations of St. John’s Town And Lewis is not alone. new scholarships a year. With the Center restaurants at unfspinnaker.com. More than 20 UNF students donation, the scholarship endow- currently receive Blanchart ment reached $2.25 million. scholarships, averaging $4,000 Compiled by Josh Salman. and funded through the Capt. and See DONATION, page 7 � PAGE 6 PAGE 19 A multicultural experience Construction of Olympic- hits the Green quality track underway

On-campus club, place to study, coolest RA: you decide, page 11 Page 2 Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2008 Sp i n n a k e r Question of the week

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“It’s nice that he picked “I think it was a great “It’s nice that he came “I didn’t even know he “I don’t care, and our city to visit.” idea because we have a and visited before was here, but it doesn’t honestly I didn’t even strong conservative base. some of the other really matter because I know he came.” If he can get a high voter candidates.” can’t vote.” turnout, it will resonate throughout the state.”

Compiled by Ashley Beland.

7-day police beat forecast thursday april 10 April 1 - April 6 Sunny 1 April 1 – Marijuana Student Conduct. 78/62 (Building S) – An RA Rain: 20% smelled marijuana in the 6 April 5 – Theft (Build- bathroom during a routine7 ing 12) – A student was inspection. When UPD ar- studying on the third floor rived, they found a towel of the library. He left for near the crack of the bath- 15 minutes, and when he room door, two pipes and returned his book bag was FRIDAY APRIL 11 a glass jar full of marijuana missing. inside. Two residents ad- Partly mitted the drugs belonged 7 April 5 – Fire (Build- to them. ing Y) – UPD responded Cloudy to a fire alarm to find all 83/65 2 April 2 – Theft (Build- of the residents in the Rain: 20% ing T) – A man walked dorms evacuated. Once into the UPD lobby to UPD opened the door, they report the theft of a credit realized the sprinkler had card. He said he received gone off and three inches a call from the credit card8 of water was covering the SATURDAY APRIL 12 company inquiring about floor. There was no smoke a $500 jewelry purchase. present, but the officer did The victim doesn’t know smell some type of electri- Isolated when or where the theft cal burning. T-Storms occurred. 81/58 8 April 5 – Theft (Build- 7 3 April 2 – Property dam- ing 12) – A student was Rain: 30% 1 age (Lot 12) – When a stu9- studying on the third floor dent returned from class, of the library. She went 6 8 he noticed a large scratch to use the copy machines on his rear bumper. UPD10 for 10 minutes, and when SUNDAY APRIL 13 was unable to determine she returned she noticed the cause of the scratch. her wallet was stolen. The Mostly wallet contained $20, two 10 4 April 3 – Alcohol debit cards and a driver’s Sunny (Building S) – A student license. 77/52 was found drinking an 10 9 Rain: 20% 9 alcoholic beverage. When April 5 – Alcohol (Build- asked what was inside, he ing Q) – A suspect was seen quickly guzzled down the climbing the rail on the 7 drink and replied, vodka third floor of the Crossings. 2 and lemonade. 11 When UPD questioned the MONDAY APRIL 14 3 11 suspect, they found a flask 5 April 4 – Alcohol containing alcohol in his (Building Q) – A resident12 jacket pocket. Mostly was seen walking around 19 10 Sunny 3 with a blue solo cup in his April 6 – Theft (Build- 67/49 11hand. The cup was full of ing 14) – During a drama beer. When UPD searched department activity, $8 Rain: 10% the suspect’s room, they in donations and a tub of 5 found 10 12-ounce cans of cookies were stolen off a 9 1 Natural Light, 20 one-pint table. A suspect was later 12 cans of Natural Light, one seen eating the cookies 4 11 6 TUESDAY APRIL 15 5 one-pint can of Bud Light, but denied any involve- 8 one can of Moosehead ment with the money. beer that turned out to Mostly be a fake can masking 1 1 April 6 – Fight (Build- 9 Sunny a hidden container and ing R) – Two roommates 68/58 smelling of marijuana, two got into a fight over the pipes, a cigarette roller, volume of music. They Rain: 10% a waterproof container were referred to student and a shredder containing conduct. marijuana flakes. The two residents were referred to Compiled by Josh Salman. wednesday april 16 Sunny 70/61 Rain: 10% Last week by Students voted April 1-2 during the Spring SG presidential and senate elections the numbers 2,818 Each week the Spinnaker staff For updated reports what’s going on around Students, faculty and staff attended campus: the good and the bad. * weather, visit In this little space, we want to the Jim Gaffigan comedy show UNFSpinnaker.com. summarize the life of the April 5 in the Arena Osprey during the past week. 2,500 *Estimated by Osprey Productions Source: NOAA Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2008 Page 3 Ne w s

campus fire Program offers free movies

By Sadie Seal MOTH has been around eight Contributing Writer years, but some changes might be made soon. As the price of going to the Mauro said he would like to movies continues to go though move the showings to campus, the roof, students can still en- but the Robinson Theatre does joy a free night out with UNF’s not have the commercial feel Movies on the House. he desires. The program is both an op- However, changes such as the portunity for free entertainment 35mm film projector recently for all UNF students, faculty, received from Regal may make staff and guests and a chance it possible to relocate the show- to watch film in its purest form, ings in another year. said Director Jason Mauro. In the meantime, Regal will “Film is a community media continue hosting MOTH. form that needs to be seen in a MOTH is funded by Academic large group, at a theater, on a Affairs. large screen,” Mauro said. The next showing will be The showings are scheduled April 10. The selected movie for 7 p.m. every other Thursday is director Steve Buscemi’s at Regal Cinemas on Beach “Interview“ featuring Sienna Boulevard. Miller and Buscemi himself. The films selected for the The last movie of the semes- showings are films that do not ter is the April 24 showing of get much time, if any, in the the- “My Kid Could Paint.” aters. These are movies Mauro considers great but were not E-mail Sadie Seal at blockbusters. [email protected]. jen q uinn

Firefighters and trucks lined the Student Union construction site April 3, after a 10-by-10 foot area of the building caught fire. The minor damage was caused when a construction machine that melts tar caught on fire next to the building, according to UPD Chief Mark Foxworth. Though it only caused minor damage, students noticed the machine, which “made for an impressive fire with lots of flames,” Foxworth said. Healthier food options have arrived

By Ashley Beland said. “When I’m eating [at the waste created by uneaten food on Staff Writer Osprey Café] I don’t question what people’s plates, Jordan said. I am eating.” Wasted food was weighed Students stopping by the Osprey Hernandez said she believes prior to the project and results Café for a quick bite can make UNF is just out to make a profit and were posted on the café’s walls, healthier choices the rest of the gives students the cheapest foods he said. During the following semester. they can. weeks Chartwells posted the waste Chartwells developed a new la- Greg Schmidt, a freshman reductions. At the end of the beling system to inform students graphic design major, said he eats project, Chartwells donated 600 about healthy options and increased in the cafeteria twice a day and pounds of flour to the Second vegetarian and healthy food items. thinks it’s the same foods with dif- Harvest Food Bank. The company also changed to a ferent seasonings. Jordan said it’s not just five-week cycle to add variety to the “I think change is important, Chartwells that has changed to menu and introduced a five-week but honestly I haven’t noticed any healthier and more efficient pro- campaign to reduce waste called big changes,” Schmidt said. grams. The Clean Plate Project. Some students disagree with “The university is getting in- “We’ve been trying to spend Schmidt and said they’ve seen a volved in the Healthy campus 2010 more time talking to students, and change in the cafeteria’s food since program with an emphasis on we found out they want healthier last year. healthy eating and healthy living,” options and more variety,” said “I think it’s better for everyone,” he said. Resident District Manager of freshman graphic design major The campus-wide wellness pro- Chartwells Dave Jordan. Josh Blumenfeld said. “The stuff gram is led by the office of Health The new labeling system is part they’ve brought in has been pret- Promotion and Campus Alcohol of the Balanced Choices program ty good and the quality has been and Drug Information Center. designed to help students identify better.” University officials intend to healthier foods, Jordan said. He Along with an increase make the UNF community health- added there is no longer trans fats in healthy food and labeling, ier by combating harmful behav- in any food served in the cafeteria. Chartwells is implementing pro- iors through various programs “They say they’re trying to grams to reduce waste in the café. on campus. make the food healthier, but I don’t The Clean Plate Project’s goal is to know,” freshman finance and ac- make people who eat in the cafete- E-mail Ashley Beland at counting major Jeyssa Hernandez ria aware of the large amount of [email protected].

News in Brief

Eisenhower’s granddaughter and public affairs projects. Man Walking” play on campus Eisenhower has spent more than throughout the month of April. looks at US - Russia relations 20 years in foreign affairs and is The play is based on Sister best known for her work in Russia Helen Prejean’s book “Dead Man Susan Eisenhower, the grand- and the former Soviet Union. Walking: An Eyewitness Account daughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower, The lecture was hosted by UNF of an Execution.” spoke at the University Center and the World Affairs Council It is presented by the UNF de- April 8 on Russia’s relationship of Jacksonville’s Global Issues partment of English and runs with the United States. Forum. April 5-8 with additional perfor- The lecture titled “Russia: mances April 18 - 20. Friend or Foe…Which Direction?” All performances are was part of the Distinguished Actors set to bring ‘Dead Man scheduled for 8 p.m. in the Voices Series at UNF. Walking’ to UNF stage Robinson Theatre. Eisenhower is the president An ensemble consisting of of the Eisenhower Group, Inc., UNF students and area actors Compiled by Ashley Beland which gives strategic counsel will perform Tim Robbins’ “Dead and Brett Morgan. to clients on political, business Page 4 Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2008 Sp i n n a k e r Advertisement Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2008 Page 5 Ne w s

Unofficial elections results

ore than 2,800 people voted in the Spring 2008 Student Govern- ment Election April 1 and 2. Official results will not be available M until next week after election complaints are heard and decided upon. A complaint hearing is scheduled for April 11 at 5 p.m. Overall, this year’s election went very well and ran smoothly, said Elections Supervisor Christiana Patterson. Patterson said she feels the elections were more student-friendly and inviting this year. “The new computer system and laptops SG got definitely helped with that,” Patterson said. She also credited the additional voting area in front of the Dottie Dorion Fitness Center with drawing more students in.

Presidential • Barnes/Saathoff – 1,273 • Chip Polite – 741 • Thomas/Chan – 1,026 • Tabitha Salomon – 741 • Henry/Floyd – 456 • Justin Dixon – 738 Senators • Jessica Davis – 738 • Kristin Williams – 884 • Ashton Jones – 699 • Benjamin Berry – 846 • Jordan Manning – 697 erin ro ll ins • Mike Gottlieb – 842 • Tom Branning – 696 • Chris Crider – 839 Students, faculty and staff browse the 74 art pieces on display at the • Joanna Truett – 690 University Gallery. • Jacqueline Simard – 788 • Kasie Smith – 689 • Kristen Drews – 782 Graduate Seat Art students display • Jessica Meyers – 770 • Spencer Tyce –580 • Miranda Tiona – 763 business seat • Ian McInnis – 73 work at farewell show • Keagan Callanan – 761 education and human By Ashley Beland inspired by female clothing in • Robby Foster – 754 services seat Staff Writer the show. • Rachel Rosen – 307 “[My work] is more like tak- • Heather Smith – 742 Thirty-three seniors in the Art ing the idea of something soft and and Design Department have one feminine and using hard metal last chance to show the UNF com- and crude processes like welding munity what they’ve learned dur- to reproduce the images in a dif- ing the years at the 2008 Annual ferent way,” Carantza said. Election 2008 Update Senior Show. She said she enjoys taking the The exhibition has 74 pieces on delicate images in her everyday display in the University Gallery. life and showing them in a relat- Each week, the Spinnaker will be keeping you up to date on the 2008 presidential election: It opened April 4 with a reception able way for all genders. who’s leading and how many delegates they have along with any highlights of the previous and will conclude May 2, just in Jonathan Atkins, a senior fine time for families visiting for grad- arts major in the show, said he week. uation to see the student works. also uses images he sees every day Remaining primaries/caucuses: Gallery Director Matthew Clay- as inspiration for his work. Atkins Candidates are actively April 22 Pennsylvania June 3 Montana (D), New Robison said the show should submitted two oil paintings – campaigning but no changes May 6 North Carolina Mexico (R), South draw a good crowd because one “Lord of the Flies” and “Soixante- of the pieces called “Self” became neus.” to delegate counts have May 13 Nebraska (R), Dakota famous March 27 when police “I try to show the viewer things been made recently. West Virginia thought it was a bomb. that they normally wouldn’t see The next voting primaries May 20 Kentucky, Oregon (R) denotes Republican only, “It’s kind of neat to have a show or even think about,” Atkins said. are listed. May 27 Idaho (R) (D) denotes Democrats only that, in a way, has national recog- “They’re splinters of the real nition,” Clay-Robison said. world juxtaposed in a new way.” More than 100 works were Both Carantza and Atkins said submitted including paintings, the show is an appropriate way COUNTDOWN sculptures, photographs, ceram- to end their education at UNF. ics, prints, drawings, mixed media Carantza said it celebrates the end and graphic designs. to a chapter of her life. “There’s a very strong repre- “The senior show is a final fare- sentation for photography in par- well that represents the culmina- 130 ticular,” Clay-Robison said. “Also, tion of all our education,” Atkins 178 146 Days until November Days until Republican Days until Democratic we have a couple of very nice said. “And we’re able to inject that general election sculptors who are representing into a painting worthy of display.” National Convention National Convention the sculpture department well.” Jessica Carantza, a senior E-mail Ashley Beland at Compiled by Tami Livingston. sculpture major, has four pieces [email protected]. Page 6 Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2008 n e w s World Fest starts week One Stop relocating Center set to move to 2,800 people walking through the lobby and 6,500 hundred phone UNF Hall by 2009 calls in March – typically a slow month, Owen said. By Josh Salman With the changes from the centered on diversity Assistant News Editor budget cuts and the move, Owen expects lines and wait times to By Vanessa Scaduto Faces of the world In order to accommodate increase. Contributing Writer its continued growth, One “I don’t know if we will be Stop Student Services will be able to maintain the level of The university celebrated its relocated to UNF Hall, the old service our students are used first annual Multicultural Week AOL building, by the end of to,” Owen said. “We really want April 3-9. Summer 2009. to encourage students to use The celebration entitled “A Administrators met with myWings and the other online Mosaic Celebration” began with architects and planners in tools that allow them to help World Fest April 3. March and the building plan is themselves.” Music from UNF students and near completion. To combat the rush, Owen other artists representing the Construction is scheduled to anticipates changing One Stop’s cultures of UNF’s international begin in approximately a year. hours and boosting the phone students played and booths lined The new space, which will service staff. the Green. Each booth represent- also house the cashier’s office Another downside to the ed a different country with items and enrollment services, will move is students won’t be able to help visitors with a visual ex- be much larger and renovated, to just stop in between classes, ploration of the countries. said Jim Owen, director of he said. “Multicultural Week was One Stop. “I don’t think moving One created because I had a lot of “The new building will allow Stop is a very good idea,” students telling me they wanted us the space we really need,” said Patrick Moore, a fresh- to promote diversity and cultures Owen said. “We’ve been kind of man computer science major. among their fellow students,” said shoe-horned in Building 2 for a “It will be very hard to access Student Body President Rachael while now, and we’ve outgrown with the way the bus system is Tutwiler. the space. It will also make us set up. The whole idea seems a Most of the students partici- Children participated along with students, faculty and staff. more accessible for parking and little silly.” pating on the Green were in the visitors.” Under the current plan, once English Language Program, said Owen doesn’t currently have One Stop moves, the space will Juan Carlos Loja, UNF English a cost estimate but said the fund- be renovated and the Academic Language Senior Information ing for the project will come out Center for Excellence is expect- Specialist. of the university’s budget. ed to move downstairs, in One “Just within the past year “The budget situation is real Stop’s current space, allowing it there had been an increase in rep- bad,” Owen said. “There’s no to expand as well. resenting international students way to look at it otherwise. It has Administration is still at UNF from 80 countries to 96,” been a real challenge already. unsure what will move into the Loja said. We would like to hire more staff, current location for the Aca- Sophomore communications but with the budget cuts, we are demic Center of Excellence. major LaToya Monah said trying to do more for less.” Multicultural Week is a great One Stop is one of the busi- E-mail Josh Salman at idea because it brings everyone est offices on campus with about [email protected]. together that wouldn’t normally come together. Monah also said she hopes the celebration will continue each year. The dates of the week were chosen because they mark the 40th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, Tutwiler said. “I’m super excited about the events taking place and hope they A group of participants perform a traditional dance. continue to stay as a tradition for UNF,” Tutwiler said.

E-mail Vanessa Scaduto at [email protected].

Other events The Tutwiler/Souto administration planned many other events for the week:

• Discussion on race relations titled “Dispel the Myth” April 8

• A movie showing of “Tuskegee Airmen” April 8 P hotos : gr ac ie Cos ma • G.I.V.E. luncheon 12 p.m. April 9

Online Check out the photo gallery for more pictures of World Fest at unfspinnaker.com. to Exotic animals and costumes captured the attention of spectators. Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2008 Page 7 Ne w s DONATION � from page 1

“It’s not just a check sent to that in giving, you are truly able to the university,” Lewis said. “I’ve receive,” Orlando said. actually been able to develop a re- Delaney agreed. lationship with the Blancharts. “They have left a great mark I not only have the support of on the community, “ Delaney said. family and friends, but of my “I’m glad to announce that mark sponsors who are making every- has become indelible today.” thing possible.” But for Blanchart, it was just a The university scheduled a cer- matter of doing the best thing. emony in Alumni Hall to honor “Something great is achieved the donors. Both UNF President when you take a risk,” he said. We John Delaney and Bishop Kenny took a risk and chose UNF. It is the Principal Todd Orlando expressed best thing we’ve ever done.” thier appreciation. “The Blanchart family lives E-mail Holli Welch at josh s alma n what we all aim to teach – the idea [email protected].

Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain mingled with supporters April 3 during his campaign stop at Cecil Field. McCain: Jacksonville is home By Josh Salman about his naval background and trying to relate his Assistant News Editor experiences with Jacksonville’s large military com- munity. Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain stopped Several other military officials who fought with in Jacksonville as part of his Service to America McCain in Vietnam also shared their thoughts and campaign April 3 at the Cecil Commerce Center. experiences. Nearly 1,000 McCain supporters and others “What John does best is lead,” said Carl Smith, packed the airplane hangar to hear his speech a squadron mate of McCain’s. “When he took over focused on freedom and leadership. the squadron, it was the largest aviation squadron McCain talked about his experience in the in the Navy. We had more than 1,000 personal and military, his history with Jacksonville, what he about 75 aircrafts. When McCain took over, he made plans to bring to the office and the war in Iraq. it clear that average wasn’t acceptable.” Florida Governor Charlie Crist was also on hand to McCain was always looking to improve the support McCain. squadron and do things better, and Smith expects “For many years in my life I lacked a fixed ad- him to bring that same mentality to the presidential dress, and Jacksonville became closer to being a office, he said. hometown for me than any other place in the coun- “He took our squadron from ordinary to extraor- try,” McCain said. “My family lived here before I dinary,” Smith said. went to war, and this is the place I came home to A video on McCain’s life and vision for the coun- after the Vietnam War.” try was also shown as part of the presentation. For McCain, the trip was somewhat of a home- “It’s great to be back here in Jacksonville,” said coming, since the senator served for two years as Bob Stump, former Navy Blue Angel and friend of executive and then commanding officer at Cecil McCain. “Especially at Cecil Field and on such a Field. momentous occasion as to welcome our next presi- “The good people of this place have always dent of the United States.” looked over my friends and family,” he said. McCain focused most of his speech, or talking E-mail Josh Salman at [email protected]. Page 8

Spinnaker’s Picks � Best � Worst � Fix Jim Gaffigan kept the crowd The decision to move One Stop Keep One Stop where it is – on the core laughing, and according to Osprey from the core of campus to UNF of campus – so students can easily stop Productions 2,500 people turned out Hall is just another example of in between classes and other activities for his performance. student convenience not being on campus. taken into account.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 vvvEditorialsvvv

Awarded first place for Best of Show at the 2005 National College Media Convention by the Associated Collegiate Press v v v Convenient student center

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Editor in Chief Matt Coleman moved across Kernan Blvd. Managing Editor Holli Welch very semester students must around all over campus. to the new One Stop office, and in a Art Director Jen Quinn maneuver their way through Many students stop by One Stop in couple years time that money seems im- Business Manager Brooke Barnhardt the university system to get a between classes or walk there from properly allocated. myriad of things done. dorm rooms. The renovations were aimed at consoli- News Editor Tami Livingston E Completing processes for financial aid, Some students go there immediately dating student services into one, conve- Features Editor Laurel Wright registration and transcripts often prove an after visiting advising or other offices nient stop. endless maze, and students find them- located nearby. While those entities will remain Sports Editor Sarah Diener selves pounding the pavement, walking Now instead of walking a few steps grouped, moving them off campus makes Discourse Editor Ross Brooks from one office to another to get questions and saving minutes before they head off them anything but convenient. Copy Editor Rachel Elsea answered. to class, they will have to lose a valuable Instead of spending thousands to move As an effort to ease this process for parking space, wait on a shuttle or cross One Stop, the university should use that Web Editor Meghan Dornbrock students, UNF administration opened One a high-traffic intersection to solve their money to actually serve the students by Photo Editor David Morico Stop Student Services in January 2006. academic dilemmas. hiring more staff for the center, extending This single office encompasses many The center’s main goal is to hours and creating an evenmore conve- Graphic Designer Erin Weiffenbach campus organizations frequently used “provide excellent service to the nient online component, which would Asst. News Editor Josh Salman by students. Here students can get various students,”according to the One Stop Web alleviate lines and frustrated students. Asst. Features Editor Alissa LaGesse forms and speak to professionals about site. But moving the center is no service at Although some lazy students complain issues like tuition, admission all to the thousands that use it. about walking from their cars in Lot 18 Asst. Sports Editor Brett Morgan and records. If the students are the main focus, to class, asking students to walk across Production Assistant Sarah Houston Reaction to the office has been positive administrators behind this move should a busy street to an out-of-the-way locale and students seem to be receiving better remember who uses the center and where to use a service that doesn’t need to be Advertising Manager Whitney Donaghy quality service from the they are primarily located. moved in the first place is a bad decision. Asst. Ad Manager Kristen Montalto university. In an already budget-crunched state, the This will only create even more Staff Writers Ashley Beland Students have faster turnaround times university is wasting money yet again. angst and confusion from already Lori Bero on issues after getting their questions Building 2, where One Stop currently misguided students upset with the answered by one individual instead of sits, was already renovated to accomodate way the system functions. Staff Columnist Laura Britton different people from different offices, all Distributor Jason Strickland with different information. Adviser Joshua Stewart And many students use the office; One Stop averages thousands of phone calls Printer Florida Sun Printing and visits a month. v v v But at the end of Summer 2009, One Stop is expected to move from its conve- Robinson Student Center, room 2627 nient and central location in Building 2 to 1 UNF Drive UNF Hall,the former AOL building. Jacksonville, FL 32224 Administrators of One Stop say this Phone: 904.620.2727 will allow for more room. Fax: 904.620.3924 However, the building was recently www.UNFSpinnaker.com remodeled specifically for the use of One Stop. The university is trying once again to streamline campus offices for the ease of the students, but this could hurt, not help, already confused students. Students would have to walk, drive or take the shuttle to a building several hun- dred yards away from the core of campus to a building not many of them even know exists. Moving One Stop essentially reverses Quote of the Week the convenience it was supposed to offer the students by not having to bounce

“The problem is that the people with the most ridiculous ideas are always the people who are most certain Malaki’s military push proves fruitful of them.” -Bill Maher ighting between militant groups he has zeroed in on the Medhi Army But the attempt also boosted the American comedian, actor and writer and Iraqi and coalition forces in and its leader, Moqtada Sadr, the man status of fledgling fighting forces – the Basra, Iraq two weeks ago left who helped him win his seat as prime first step toward an Iraq that is run and (1956-Present) hundreds dead in the city. minister. protected by its own citizens – a dream FIraqi Prime Minister Nouri Malaki Another first for Malaki came as Iraqi for Americans and Iraqis alike. launched the attack to clear the city of forces led the attack on Basra. While they Unable to force the militia into surren- militants, but resistance from the Shia- were unable to achieve ultimate victory dering its weapons, the Iraqi-led forces Corrections backed Mehdi Army proved stiffer than as Malaki intended, the Iraqi armed maintain their ground for six days, forc- anticipated. forces were able to show they can handle ing the withdrawal of the Mehdi Army. Due to a reporter’s error, Vice After six days of fighting, the militia themselves in combat as enforcers who But Iraqis can’t expect leaps and President of Public Relations removed itself from the streets along can be trusted to get the job done. bounds all at once or even five years after with its weapons, much to the chagrin of It is among all these first-time hap- the war’s onset. Sharon Ashton was misidentified Malaki, who ordered the weapons turned penings in Iraq that one begins to see a Not unlike America’s own past, which in the April 2 story, “Art project into authorities. glimmer of hope for the future. was shaped little by little after the social tests university emergency In a recent CNN interview, Maliki said While Malaki’s foray into enemy terri- upheavals of the American Revolution repsonse system.” the militia would no longer be tolerated, tory didn’t end with the results he hoped and the Civil War, the creation of a free and any political party associated with for, it showed the continuation of public and independently run Iraq will not only the militia would be banned from politi- concern over the strength, influence take time; it will also take partial victo- cal proceedings until the Mehdi Army and existence of regional and religious ries, stumbles, moments of hopeless turns in its weapons. militias. ness and setbacks. Malaki has been calling for the dis- It shows a yearning for peaceful reso- Victories, no matter how small or bandment of militias for a long time, but lutions beyond mere pandering to U.S. fragmented, are all steps in the right it has only been in the last few weeks that oversight by Iraqi officials. direction. Wednesday, APRIL 9, 2008 Di s c o u r s e Page 9 Elections improved thanks to one man’s work

anging chads are a distant The streamlined elections also made memory of the UNF Senate Lucas’ life easier. election process. My thanks go to A laptop is slightly more portable than Instead of punching paper a late-model desktop, and he estimated the Htickets or scribbling on paper ballots, Lucas for his hard break-down process for this year’s election students lined up to cast their Spring 2008 St a f f e r took a grand total of 30 minutes. votes on new laptops. work in designing Compare this to the multiple hours This is the first on-campus election to Op i n i o n spent in previous years carting unwieldy use laptops, and it was by far the most ef- an easy-to-use and monitors, towers and voting booths back fective use of computers for voting in to storage and the switch seems to pay UNF history. Matt Coleman effective elections for itself. The previous computer-enabled elec- Editor in Chief My thanks go to Lucas for his hard work tions were more effective than their dead- software that made in designing an easy-to-use and effective tree contemporaries, but there were a num- their N numbers and password, voters were elections software that made voting day a ber of concerns regarding voter privacy. given access to personalized ballots. voting day a much much simpler endeavor. In the past, students’ N numbers were If students were eligible to vote for can- Also, Elections, Selections and displayed on a scrollable list where they didates in the Coggin College of Business simpler endeavor. Appointments Committee Chair Christiana were easily viewed by everyone – not just or College of Education and Human Patterson deserves special note for propos- by the person they represent. Services, the software provided them with ing and explaining the idea of elections These problems were taken into ac- an additional ballot for intercollege probably unnoticed by most students. laptops to the Senate. count, and changes were made to ensure elections. Lucas said once a voter’s ballot was The next few years of UNF voting will the process went smoothly. Once the candidates were chosen and finalized, the total votes cast was automati- be based on the Spring 2008 Election tem- The addition of laptops wouldn’t have ballots cast, the system automatically cally updated. plate. The lines were short, and the process altered the elections much without the logged out the user after four seconds. This outwardly insignificant change was incredibly easy. intervention of John Lucas, coordinator of This addition expertly addressed previ- is actually the most important addition to I hope the people responsible for the computer applications. ous years’ privacy issues and guaranteed UNF voting.“ upcoming U.S. presidential elections are Lucas helped design the intuitive elec- voter anonymity. Candidates and voters will no longer taking notes. tions software used in the new laptops. The Despite all of the important cosmetic wonder if their ballots were tallied cor- login process was as simple as accessing and practical alterations made to the voting rectly by an elections official. Human error E-mail Matt Coleman at myWings or Blackboard. After entering process, the most useful addition went by is no longer a factor. [email protected]. Give old-fashioned dating a try before scouring the Internet

ello, my name is Brenda. I’m Smith will be sharing a second date. talk freely, because before you hit send a princess looking for her The online process typically includes on that long e-mail, my bet is that you prince. exchanging photos and a few paragraphs read and re-read it to make sure it was I am a hopeless romantic in a chain of e-mail correspondences to just right. seekingH a life partner. I am 5 feet 6 get you through the ensuing weeks. It’s not the real you – it’s the version inches tall with long, strawberry-blond It could take weeks or months before of you that you think the other person hair and lots of freckles. you even get the person on the phone, wants to date. My knight in shining armor must much less meet them face-to-face. Whether you’re looking for someone share my love of cats, poetry and kayak- Not to mention, how do you know you to casually date or have a future with, ing. are really speaking to a great, stable per- the advantages of face-to-face dating Welcome to the world of online dat- son with a steady income and a house in will only aid in the relationship’s fruit- ing. You can expect to see biographies Laura Britton Colorado? ful future. like this on Web sites like match.com or Staff Columnist There is no way to verify the informa- Before resorting to the Web, try a eharmony.com. tion people post about themselves on the speed dating session or taking up that Not only are these sites a distorted are on even playing grounds and can Internet. offer to grab coffee with the guy from reality of what real dating is like, but it truly learn about each other’s likes But what it really comes down to is the grocery store. takes the magic out of the iconic first- and dislikes. the loss of real social contact with date awkwardness. The small things allow you to decide other people. E-mail Laura Britton at With face-to-face dating, both people whether you and John Doe or Mary Online dating does not allow you to [email protected]. College complainers should find cheaper option to delay growing up

owdy, high school grads! Want First of all, you probably are learning plan on being pushed, stretched and to go into debt while party- something. It might not be what you’re exercised? ing? Want to spend lots of time interested in or what you think you need In the age of ratemyprofessors.com accomplishing not much of to learn, but it could benefit you later. and the search for the educators who Hanything? Try college! St u d e n t Second, regardless of whether you give the easiest Cs to earn degrees, many I know. That’s ridiculous. Really, it is. are “learning,” the pure experience of seem to be forgetting why they are here That would be insane, right? Op i n i o n having a college-level workload builds in the first place: to get educated, to reach Well, to be honest, that seems to be character and life skills. It helps prepare an objective or both. the attitude of many American college an individual for the real world. What other reasons are there to go to students. Amber Harrington So, with all this potential for knowl- college? To delay growing up? To find an Time after time, I’ve heard it: Senior, English edge gain and goal-reaching, I don’t excuse to get away from home and party? Professor: “Please read the first three understand why some spend so much To avoid the real world? chapters for next class and come pre- Students who aren’t here to push money and time in college if they don’t There are other, much less costly and pared to give a summary. I might call on themselves past high school, so they com- want to learn or at least start building time-consuming ways to accomplish you. Now, about the final: I’ve decided it’s plain when a college professor actually bridges toward their ambitions. those things. going to be an in-class essay.” has college-level expectations. Nothing is going to be achieved if the The resounding noise that rises in And dare I say that even the meaning bar isn’t raised. No stars will be reached E-mail Amber Harrington at the classroom? Moan. Groan. Whine. of “college-level expectations” has trans- if the moon isn’t aimed for. [email protected]. Complain. lated into lower and lower standards as So, why attend college if you don’t Student A: “Are you serious? That’s a the decades have rolled on? lot of reading!” I can hear my grandpa now: “Extra Student B: “I hate essay exams! They credit? Back in my day, there was abso- are impossible to study for. What if you lutely no such thing as extra credit!” The Spinnaker welcomes all columns and letters to the editor. All stu- just made it multiple choice?” College used to be a lot more de- dent submissions must include the author’s first and last names, major and Well, at the risk of sounding like your manding. And I am surprised when academic classification. Faculty and guest submissions must include parents, come on, people, we’re in college! I see some students still trying to get We’re here to learn and to reach goals. professors to bring it closer and closer department title or company name. All letters must be accompanied with a Yes, it’s supposed to be harder than to a cakewalk. contact number for verification purposes. No anonymous submissions will be high school. We should be asking them to raise published. Submissions will be verified for authenticity before publication It is supposed to be challenging. You’re or, at least, keep their expectations in- and they may be edited for content, grammar, word length and libel. Letters supposed to have to push yourself. stead of imploring them to lower their should not exceed 400 words in length, and columns should be approximately Now, hold on a second. Just wait. I’m requirements. not talking about typical I-have-so-much- And when professors do have high 500 words. to-do, I’m-so-overwhelmed complaints. expectations, we should embrace them! The ideas expressed in columns and letters published in the Spinnaker If we are honest, we’ve all had this at- Enjoy the challenge. do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Spinnaker staff or the university. The titude, even though we are blessed to have Be grateful you have the opportu- deadline for columns is Friday at noon. The deadline for letters is Monday at nity to improve. the opportunity to go to school. noon. Here’s who I am talking about: those Take the opportunity to get an aca- students who seem to have forgotten that demic, time-management and charac- Submit columns and letters to we’re not in high school anymore. ter workout, all in one. Students who try to persuade the Someone will say: “But I don’t learn [email protected]. professor to make an assignment or test anything in my classes! It’s either busy easier, right in the middle of class. work or useless information.” Page 10 Wednesday, april 9, 2008 Sp i n n a k e r Advertisement Wednesday, april 9, 2008 Page 11 Ex p r e ss i o n s

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illustration: Erin Weiffenbach Page 12 Wednesday, april 9, 2008 Ex p r e ss i o n s Week in Release Girl Scout volunteer Movies group forms on campus

By Lori Bero Staff Writer Turn to Cooking with Lori on page 14 for some classic Girl Campus Girl Scouts at UNF Scout recipes. is a group, not a troop, of adult volunteers from UNF who work with the Gateway Council. The as being all about camping and council serves 16 North Florida cookies, but the organization Street Kings - April 11 counties planning opportunities is trying to change that image, for the Girl Scout troops. Stanley said. Girl Scouts is about When evidence implicates a “I see it as a wonderful oppor- building leadership. Each age lev- cop in the death of a fellow tunity to give back to the commu- el progresses to become more in- officer, he questions the loyal- nity,” said Brittani Warford, UNF dependent, and with this freedom ties of everyone around him. Campus Girl Scouts historian and also comes responsibility. webmaster. Campus Girl Scouts at UNF “Girls nowadays don’t have plans events for the council that enough positive influences, and I will take place on UNF’s campus. see this as an excellent opportu- Next spring, they will try to bring Courtesy o f Mi c h a e l O ’Brien E ntert nity to help those that need guid- cookie booths to the Green and ance or someone to be there for in front of the bookstore, where them,” said the freshman busi- younger troops can sell cookies. ness administration major. Vice president of UNF Campus The group was recently Girls Scouts and junior biology approved by UNF’s Club Alliance major Crystal Davis grew up in and has 15 registered members. Girl Scouts and wants to provide They are currently looking for a younger girls with the same kinds permanent faculty adviser who of opportunities she had. The Visitor - April 11 would be active in the group. “As a group, we are hoping a in m ent UNF Campus Girl Scouts pres- to create an “exploring college” A college professor travels to ident and sophomore liberal stud- patch for the Girl Scout Council,” New York to attend a confer- ies major Jasmine Stanley hopes Davis said. “Girls would come to Jim Gaffigan performed a solid, funny stand-up routine to a crowd of ence and finds a young couple to expand Campus Girl Scouts in local Jacksonville colleges such about 2,500 in the Arena April 5. squatting in his apartment. Jacksonville by talking with as UNF, FCCJ and maybe JU to senior Girl Scouts in Jacksonville see the different types of colleges who are graduating and moving available in their community and on to college. get an idea of which environment Gaffigan’s food-centered “My personal goal is to have would be best for them.” a system in place to talk with On the individual level, senior Girl Scouts about what Campus Girl Scouts provides opportunities there are after grad- opportunities for members to routine earns laughs uation at the colleges they plan on volunteer with events or be a attending,” Stanley said. summer camp counselor. By Laurel Wright We will help them figure out Campus Girl Scouts at Features Editor which left the crowd in stitches how they can stay involved – UNF meets the first and third With very little convincing either through connecting them Wednesday of each month at 7:30 Jim Gaffigan entertained a from the audience, he returned with Campus Girl Scouts at their p.m. in Building 49, room 1003. crowd of about 2,500, according for a brief encore, which was so Smart People - April 11 college or starting a group if to Osprey Productions, April 5 short I wondered why he didn’t there isn’t one, Stanley said. E-mail Lori Bero at at the Arena with a solid and just tack it to the end of his The life of a widowed profes- Girl Scouts is often perceived [email protected]. hilarious stand-up routine. standard show. sor changes with a new love Opener Rich Brooks, got Despite his overall strong and an unexpected visit from the crowd going with a short performance, there were some his adopted brother. and entertaining set touching weak points. Gaffigan’s exces- on topics such as religion, the sive use of the audience “voice” Women’s Center Friday absurdities of nature documen- early in the show was amusing DVD taries and gay marriage. He at first, but lost its appeal after did a wonderful job preparing too much use. the crowd for the humor of To emphasize things, he also Lounge welcomes all Gaffigan. would occasionally use a Gaffigan followed with a grating voice that sometimes got By Alissa LaGesse to speak your mind and talk about well-recieved by the audience, too loud, causing some members Assistant Features Editor any topic,” Crookham said. getting laughs after each joke. of the audience to flinch. Ever since she found out The early, brief references Some of Gaffigan’s jokes Students can debate, eat, about it on the UNF Web site, to the Hot Pocket got the crowd were not specifically geared for make a craft, read or just talk at Erin Rollins, junior English and going and a bit about napping a college-aged crowd, but were the Friday Lounge 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. psychology major, has been at- and the silliness of the beanbag well received anyway. every Friday. tending the Friday Lounge. chair — something that seemed An after-show meet-and- Hosted by employees of the Rollins said she enjoys coming familiar to the majority of the greet received lots of audi- There Will be Blood - April 8 UNF Women’s Center, the Friday together with fellow students to college-aged audience ­— kept ence response with a long line Lounge is open to all students – bring up controversial subjects the momentum moving. and a seemingly enthusiastic A story of family, faith, not just women. that are important to talk about. He threw in other jokes — Gaffigan. power and oil, the film is According to the staff, men “We talk about abortion, gay like my favorite — relating But the urging of security to set on the frontier of are encouraged to come enjoy and lesbian issues in the commu- making the bed to tying shoes clear the Arena of any bystand- California’s turn-of-the- the time. Junior engineering nity, men’s rights and women’s after taking them off. ers directly after the show century petroleum boom. major Efrain Padilla is one of rights, among other things,” He also performed his popu- seemed excessive. those men. she said. lar bacon segment and saved his CD “I was checking out all the Her favorite subject to dis- well-known Hot Pocket rants un- E-mail Laurel Wright at different clubs at ClubFest, and cuss in the Friday Lounge is til the end of his performance, [email protected]. DeeAnne [Crookham, Events human rights, because it’s some- Coordinator at the Women’s thing everyone is affected by, Center,] told me I should come Rollins said. to the Friday Lounge, so I did,” She also said she likes the Youtube clip of the week Padilla said. Women’s Center because it is a He is now a regular at the safe zone for discussion, where Friday Lounge. one can bring up any topic and “There was free food the it will be debated and discussed first time I came, so I’ve been without judgment from different showing face there ever since,” points of view. Padilla said. Students are also welcome to He said his favorite part of stop by the Women’s Center and P.O.D. - When Angels And the Friday Lounge is listening to stay and read one of the many Serpents Dance, April 8 what different people have to say books in their library. Courtesy o f Y outu b e. c m (Rock) about things. Topics of the books range “I bring up random things from feminism to gender identi- that come to me during the week fication. or while I’m on my way to the In addition to the Friday Women’s Center, and we all just Lounge, the Women’s Center share our opinions on them,” provides rape counseling, speak- he said. ers and programs. It also pairs Crookham said the Friday with other on-campus organiza- Lounge is a great environment to tions such as the LGBT Resource interact with other students. Center and the University “We were looking for a dif- Gallery to host events. Leprechaun in Mobile, Alabama ferent way to reach students Sports editor Sarah Diener chose this news clip of a leprechaun Lenona Lewis - Spirit, April that was only focused on them,” sighting that draws crowds. A man even brings a leprechaun 8 (Pop) she said. flute that looks strangely like a metal pipe with holes in it. “The Friday Lounge is all E-mail Alissa LaGesse at See the video at unfspinnaker.com.

rk P rodu c tions , A ma zon. o m . P hoto c redits f ro m top: R egen y E nterprises , G rounds w e ll rodu tions, ros v enor Pa about students and a good place [email protected]. Wednesday, april 9, 2008 Page 13 Ex p r e ss i o n s Bully arrested at wedding

By Mike Pingree McClatchy-Tribune News Service

I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU COUNTY JAIL INMATE: A woman, who was facing trial for driving while her license was suspended for drunk driving, made matters worse by threaten- ing a woman on the jury. Police a woman in Peterlee, England, hid found out about it after the trial, her car keys in her vagina and and issued a warrant for her ar- then told police she hadn’t been rest. So, when she showed up to be driving. married the next day at the coun- ty courthouse in Gering, Neb., the I FEEL PRETTY, OH SO PRETTY:

Courtesy o f Android Lo v ers cops nabbed her right in front of Postal officials in Dorset, her wedding party. England, launched a sting opera- tion on a mailman they suspected AH, THAT BREEZE IS SO of stealing women’s underwear REFRESHING: from packages he was supposed to be delivering. When the man A 64-year-old woman, driv- was taken into custody, police dis- ing naked at 9 a.m. in Shamokin covered he was wearing some of Dam, Pa., crashed into another the lingerie under his uniform. car on the wrong side of the road. A group of UNF jazz students perform with their different styles in their band The Android Lovers. The band’s jazz Police didn’t know why she was influences are evident in its songs, which explore other genres. CRAZY LOVE: not wearing any clothes. A married therapist who was SO ALL YOU’VE REALLY GOT IS supposed to be treating an inmate in the psychiatric unit of a prison CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE: in Lancashire, England, engaged Android Lovers meld jazz, in a sexual relationship with him A man in Woronora, Australia, admitted killing his brother by and became pregnant as a result. stabbing him in the chest more than a dozen times. His parents’ EXCUSE ME, SON, WHAT DO blues, funk for unique sound bodies were also found in the YOU THINK YOU’RE DOING? home, both stabbed in the chest By Clayton Bush guitarist and lead singer. “Yeah, we try to grab little pieces from more than a dozen times with the A 17-year-old began siphon- Contributing Writer I’m a rock guitar player. But I everything,” said Kalisher, a same knife, but the man claimed ing gasoline out of a parked car am also a jazz guitar player, as UNF junior. “It’s good to kind of he did not kill them. in Lambertville, Mich., unaware “We’re just a bunch of jazz well as a blues guitar player and break out of what we’ve been do- that it was an unmarked police ve- studies majors not playing jazz.” a funk guitar player. So I can’t ing [as jazz majors] since we’ve THIS LOOKS LIKE A CASE FOR hicle, and that a sheriff ’s deputy That’s all the background sit there and tell myself that I’m been here. It’s fun to play loud, on a stakeout was sitting inside. and it’s fun to play without INTERNAL AFFAIRS: information you get on the not going to play a jazz lick the thinking.” UNF-based band The Android entire time. It’s just not going to After being pulled over for © 2008, McClatchy-Tribune The band’s name might not Lovers, if you look at its happen,” he said. drunk driving for the second time, news service. MySpace Web site. But don’t make the assump- have as much of a history as the But to the band’s credit, the tion all the songs are about music, but there is still a story. music stands on its own with- the guitar playing. In the song “We needed a name before a out the empty hype and flashy “Shine,” the guitars take a back gig,” said Lembo a UNF sopho- graphics that are so common. seat to the lyrics and melody more. The band summarizes its in a well-conceived soundscape “Dan and me were talking sound as, “Two guitars, bass, saturated with echoes and about names and he mentioned • Movies on the House, Steve Buscemi’s “Interview,” 7 drums and some singing,” ac- reverb. a song called ‘Android Love,’ so I p.m., Regal Cinema. cording to its MySpace page. “We play what we like,” said was like, The Android Lovers.” The description is sparse, but sophomore Nico Lembo, the Hey, why not? The name is • Power Pilates, 9 a.m., University Center, $39. the music is full of variety. band’s drummer. “The direction hard to forget. Ultimately, the sound falls we take is whatever we think The band started rehearsing • Lecture: “Achieving Excellence Through Diversity,” 7 into the rock/pop category. But sounds good and grooves.” in October 2007 with founding p.m., University Gallery. it doesn’t fit there comfortably. The variety in these guys’ members Kalisher and Lembo. The guitars have an authentic musical diet is staggering. The group has since solidi- • Panel Discussion on the Death Penalty, 7:30 p.m., blues attitude on most of They make life just a bit more fied its roster with the addition Building 39, room 1009. the recordings. difficult for the poor guy trying of bassist junior Manny Vergara Although it’s obvious the to classify their sound by toss- and guitarist sophomore Daniel guys were honest when they ing in the song “If You Were a Hunting. said they weren’t playing jazz, Melody.” The guys have already started you can still hear its influence The song has plenty of guitar a buzz after playing a few low- • Environmental Education Pavilion Dedication, 9:30 break the surface on a couple of power, complete with blistering key gigs around Jacksonville. a.m., Nature Trails. the tracks, most notably in the blues solos. But despite the at- Check them out on the band’s song “HateLove.” titude on the guitar, you simply Myspace Web site at www.mys- • “Until Someone Wakes Up,” 8 p.m., Robinson Theater. “You can’t purposefully not can’t escape the pop sensibility pace.com/androidlovers. play something when you are of the tune. • S.T.A.R. Quest, 9 a.m., Building 2, room 2086. a product of the music that “Being jazz musicians and E-mail Clayton Bush at you play,” said Daniel Kalisher, very open minded musicians, [email protected].

Spinnaker Speaks with Aaron Kotlarz • Hike Cumberland Island, 8 a.m., sign up with eco adventure, $10. ‘Art project’ Facebook group founder • Piano Competition, 8 a.m., Building 45.

he Spinnaker spoke with junior civil engineering What kind of responses has the group been getting major Aaron Kotlarz, the creator of the “I survived on Facebook? • Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Concert, 3 p.m., Robinson Theater. Tthe ‘art project’ of 2008” Facebook group, to dis- “I have had a few people send me messages and cuss his motivations for forming the group, how the giving ideas like to make shirts. One kid did make art project affected his day and the group’s growth. shirts saying ‘I survived the ‘art project scare’ of 2008’ The group had 1,262 members as of 4:42 p.m. April 8. and posted a link on the group page.” • Peace Corps Information Session, 4:30 p.m., Building 14, room 1601. Why did you start the group? Where were you when you heard about the “bomb” “I remember thinking ‘someone will start a group on campus? • Papercrafting, 6:30 p.m., University Center, $20. and it would be funny,’ so I thought, ‘might as well “I was on campus. My professor let us out early – be me.’” not due to that – and I was in my office in Building 10 [Kotlarz is a student director of the honors program,]. How soon after the scare did you get the I heard people walking by talking about it. So, I group going? canceled a meeting and left campus. It took me 30 • Walk a Mile in a Woman’s Shoes, 10 a.m., Green. “Right after we got the e-mail saying it was an art minutes to get from the parking garage to Kernan.” project.” • Professional Etiquette Dinner, 6 p.m., University Center. What was going through your head while the scare It’s got a ton of members now; how fast did it grow? was going on? “It blew up fast. It had 900 people in the first day.” “I thought it was cool seeing the black suburban and the bomb squad, but it was kind of scary. I was How has being the creator of the group affected glad it worked out well.” • Career Expo, 1 p.m., Building 2, room 2039. you? “I have had lots of people coming up to me and Check out a link to the group’s page at www. • French Concert, 7:30 p.m., University Gallery. saying I am the creator.” unfspinnaker.com, where you can view the group’s discussion on topics such as, “Where were you?” • Women’s Center Brown Bag Lunch, 12 p.m., Building 14, room 1601.

Compiled by Laurel Wright. • Relay for Life Fundraiser, 5 p.m., Moe’s at Tinseltown. Page 14 Ex p r e ss i o n s Wednesday, april 9, 2008 Food Fruit pastries, Girl Scout goodies offer simple on-campus cooking options

surface evenly. Cook the crepe for The following recipes were about 2 minutes until the bot- submitted by the UNF Campus tom is light brown. Loosen with a Girl Scout group: spatula, turn and cook the other side. Top each crepe with straw- Banana Boats berries, banana and granola. What you need: Cost: About $10 Foil Cranberry Bread Tongs to remove banana from coals Send your favorite recipes What you need: Bananas to [email protected]. Chocolate bars 2 c. sifted flour Marshmallows 1 c. sugar Strawberry & 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder Preparation: Banana Crepes 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda Cut the banana length-ways What you need: 1 egg, beaten but don’t cut completely in half. 1 tbsp. grated orange peel Place pieces of chocolate bar and 1 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. orange juice marshmallows in the banana. 2 eggs 2 tbsp. oil Wrap in foil. Roast on coals until 1/2 c. milk 1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries, soft and chocolate is melted. Re- 1/2 c. water halved move with tongs and enjoy! 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. butter, melted Preparation: * This is a camp fire recipe. Cam- Strawberries pus residents can use thebarbecue Bananas Preheat oven to 350 degrees. grills in the housing areas Strawberry yogurt Sift together the flour, sugar, bak- Granola ing powder, salt and baking soda. Girl Scout Gumbo In a separate bowl, combine egg, Preparation: grated orange peel, orange juice What you need: and oil. In a large mixing bowl, whisk Add to dry ingredients, stirring Campbell’s vegetable soup the flour and eggs together. just until moistened. Fold in cran- Shredded Cheese Gradually add milk and water, stir- berries. Meat (optional) ring to combine. Bake in greased 9x5x3 loaf pan Fritos chips Add the salt and butter; beat for 60 minutes. Remove from pan, until smooth. Heat a lightly oiled cool and wrap. Preparation: frying pan over medium-high heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of the batter Cost: About $11.50 Cook soup over stove top. Add onto the pan. cheese until melted. Use as a dip Tilt the pan with a circular with Fritos chips. motion so the batter coats the

Horoscopes by Lasha Seniuk

Romantic overtures are Before Wednesday work Lovers and close friends Early this week younger delightfully seductive this routines will be easily dis- will this week require add- relatives or friends will week: expect new love af- rupted by faulty instruc- ed time, support and under- need extra reassurance. fairs to be brief but worth- tions. Older colleagues standing. Private family Recent business or roman- while. Respond honestly to may now be overly confi- problems or deep feelings tic disappointments may all invitations and expect dent, neglectful or poorly of isolation may be a key now trigger moody reac- rare compliments. Before informed. Stay detached, concern. Unproductive dai- tions or sudden cancella- Thursday close friends however, and avoid deli- ly habits may be an under- tions. Provide subtle but March 21 - April 20 may need extra time to ad- April 21 - May 20 cate group discussions: May 21 - June 21 lying influence: advocate June 22 - July 22 consistent encouragement just to complex or unusual private politics or rare fresh activities, revised and expect home plans or relationships: remain power struggles may also physical routines and so- family gatherings to re- patient. Friday through Sunday pay spe- be in operation. Later this week ask friends cial change. Wednesday through Saturday quire a special effort. After Friday some cial attention to the observations of older or relatives for extra support and encour- pay close attention to all financial and le- Cancerians will experience a sharp in- relatives or minor comments from trusted agement. Sincere negotiations concerning gal contracts. Written agreements will de- crease in energy, fitness and sensual aware- friends. A subtle social warning may soon revised home or family obligations will mand complex revisions: remain open to ness. Health and social outlook are improv- be revealed: stay alert. prove worthwhile: stay focused. last minute improvements. ing: expect meaningful change.

Several weeks of restless- Property decisions, home A rare business encounter Yesterday’s relationships ness will now fade. Before obligations or large pur- may this week provide an may this week provide mid-week schedule special chases are now a prime unique social introduc- valuable insight into to- events with close friends theme. Before mid- week tion. Age appropriate re- day’s emotional differ- or discuss unique travel family members may ask lationships and private at- ences. Many Scorpios will plans. Social involvement for detailed explanations tractions are highlighted. now experience a brief but and creative speculation of legal or financial agree- Before Wednesday unex- intense wave of nostalgia. will help renew confi- ments. Provide concrete pected flirtations will be If so, study all private de- July 23 - Aug. 22 dence: don’t hesitate to Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 fact and figures but expect Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 emotionally complex but Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 sires and romantic reflec- join in group activities. ongoing doubt: loved ones highly rewarding: stay tions for meaningful clues: After Wednesday an unex- need time for private re- open to all new invitations. this is the right time to pected romantic invitation may trigger pri- flection. After Saturday some Virgos will Thursday through Saturday business ne- review old habits and end outdated obliga- vate gossip or speculation. If so, avoid all begin several weeks of intense romantic gotiations, although emotionally draining, tions. Later this week watch also for a close serious discussions and enjoy quiet, cozy speculation. Long-term promises, complex will prove worthwhile: expect bosses, man- friend or lover to reveal a desire for new moments with new friends or potential lov- family agreements or serious obligations agers or work partners to outline revised commitments, improved living arrange- ers: you won’t be disappointed. may be accented. Ask for more time. goals, schedules and methods. ments or fast home agreements.

Long-term colleagues Home business ventures Early this week a sudden Financial planning is are now moody and self- and financial requests will impression or intuition draining this week but involved: before mid-week work strongly in your fa- may reveal the deeper necessary. After Monday expect personality dif- vor this week. Partnership motives of a friend or col- close friends and relatives ferences or strained rela- agreements, loan applica- league. Areas affected are may be unwilling to dis- tions with authority to be tions or legal contracts may career ambition, favoritism cuss long-term budgets, an underlying influence. now bring the desired re- in the workplace or rare missed payments or on- If so, find positive ways sults. Thoroughly discuss social triangles. Observe going expenses. Remain Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 to advance team projects: Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 added duties or schedule Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 habitual behaviors but Feb. 19 - March 20 determined, however, and workplace isolation will changes with loved ones. remain silent. Timing is expect delayed money de- not encourage group ac- Careful planning is need- important. After Thursday cisions to quickly become ceptance. After Thursday a past lover or ro- ed. Wednesday through Saturday a friend an old friend or past lover may reappear or unmanageable. Later this week some mantic invitation from the past may reap- or lover may provide unique insights into ask probing questions. Firm boundaries Pisceans will experience a powerful wave pear. Remain cautious, however, and watch their private dreams or future expecta- are needed: at present others may be ne- of spiritual insight and social awareness. for minor social or family complications to tions. Respond with sensitivity: delicate glectful of social privacy. Remain cautious: Family patterns, repeated history and im- quickly escalate. Go slow. emotions are involved. tensions may be high. portant decisions may all be highlighted.

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Inside the Huddle

Matt Coleman Josh Salman Brett Morgan Sarah Diener Editor in Chief Assistant News Editor Assistant Sports Editor Sports Editor Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Question 1: The Jaguars rewarded head coach Jack Del Rio with a four-year extension and quarterback David Garrard with the richest contract in franchise history. What is the best way for a person to spend that kind of money in Jacksonville? Invest some of it back into the Buy a mansion on the water, a yacht They should buy a new mantle for Buy off the cops every time a player franchise to make sure Wayne and a big-screen TV. Then buy some the Lombardi Trophy they’ll be bring- gets pulled over for DUI. Weaver doesn’t transport the McDonalds, slip on the wrappers ing home at the end of this season. team to Oklahoma City. and break the TV and your forearm. This way you won’t even have to earn the money. Question 2: With a Southeast Division title clinched, the Orlando Magic enter the NBA playoffs as a No. 3 seed and have homecourt advantage in the first round. Can they do any damage in a top heavy Eastern Conference? Dwight needs to dominate the The first round will be a joke and Not with Jameer Nelson at point. A I don’t know, but the duel of Magic boards, and Hedo needs to avoid they will win, but I’m not sure they second round match up with Detroit and Wizards will draw tons of nerds catching a playoff case of the can get past Boston, Detroit or is inevitable, and he is too much of under false pretenses. Turkoflu. Rashard can distract Cleveland. The east is a little more a defensive liability against Billups. opponents by rolling around in a clear-cut than the madness out in Too bad there’s five years and $40 massive pile of money. the west. million left on his contract. Question 3: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart has drawn recent criticism for pictures found of him boozing with scantily clad women at his Phoenix home. What athlete would you most like to party with and why? Dennis Rodman. He’s a clinically Maria Sharapova can party with me Charlie Sheen. Beyond his perfor- John Daly. Nothing’s better than insane, former multi-millionaire anytime. mance in Major League, he has made driving a golf cart around drunk who spends his nights trollin’ for debauchery a professional sport. after dark. lovin’. If you have a Question 4: Former NFL All-Pro Michael Vick has allegedly been quarterbacking prison flag football games. Who question for the would you most want on your team in a game of prison rules football? members of the Still Dennis Rodman. Dude Burt Reynolds. He may be old and Definitely Suge Knight. Anyone who Naomi Campbell. If she can throw Huddle or want to give dresses up as a woman. He’d be weak, but being in two Longest hangs Vanilla Ice off a balcony has the ball like a cell phone, we’ll be in answers, e-mail the popular in the joint. Yard movies is good enough for me. serious street cred. good shape. Spinnaker at sports@ unfspinnaker.com. Compiled by Brett Morgan. Wednesday, april 9, 2008 Page 17 Sp o r t s baseball Rained out h a rris ze l i ff

Baseball players cover the diamond at Harmon Stadium April 6 when the game against the U.S. Military

h a rris ze l i ff All-Stars was rained out. The game was rescheduled for 7 p.m. April 10 at Harmon Stadium.

Senior infielder Mike P. Smith and the Ospreys defeated the Gators 11-10 April 2. The Ospreys face the Gators again April 9. Ospreys fly past Gators

By Brett Morgan Assistant Sports Editor ninth when Knight scored on a groundout to tie the game at 10 An April 2 trip to Gainesville to get extra innings. Tyler Stohr netted the UNF baseball team gave up no hits in the bottom of an 11-10 victory over the No. 13 the 10th to preserve the UNF vic- ranked University of Florida. tory. This improved the Ospreys’ re- It was the junior closer’s sev- cord to 3-0 all-time against the enth save of the season. UNF was Gators. able to get the ball to Stohr after Behind senior shortstop Chad three innings of shutout work Knight’s career high of five hits, from junior pitcher Ty Pryor. including the game-winning RBI Pryor threw 19 of his 28 pitches single in the tenth, UNF (18-13, for strikes, striking out four and 9-9 Atlantic Sun) knocked off the giving up one hit. This secured highest ranked Division I oppo- his third win of the season. nent in school history. UNF knocked UF starter While the Ospreys kept up the Dustin Bamberg out after one- entire game, they gave up three and-a-third innings by putting runs in the sixth to go down by a up four runs on five hits, includ- run. UNF was still fighting that ing three in the second. The deficit in the eighth inning when Ospreys will face the Gators with head coach Dusty Rhodes and a return at 6:30 p.m. April 9 at the sophomore second baseman T.J. University of Florida. Thompson were ejected for argu- ing balls and strikes. E-mail Brett Morgan The Ospreys responded in the [email protected].

Osprey Scoreboard Flight Schedule

Women’s Tennis Softball W, 6-1 April 12 vs. Campbell vs. Mercer University University W, 5-2 vs. Kennesaw State Men’s Tennis University April 9 vs. Jacksonville University Softball W, 9-0 W, 8-5 Golf vs. Gardner-Webb April 21- April 23 University Atlantic Sun Championships Baseball W, 11-10 Track and Field vs. University of Florida April 12 Florida State University Outdoor Invitational Page 18 Wednesday, april 9, 2008 Sp o r t s Track and field softball Senior ties home run record By Lori Bero Staff Writer

The crowd erupted at the UNF softball complex April 4 as senior first and third baseman Heather Hyde, junior catcher and third baseman Ashley Battaglia and senior second baseman Gwen Williams hit three consecutive home runs in a 9-0 win against Gardner-Webb University. Williams continued in the sec- ond game against Gardner-Webb (13-23, 2-8 A-Sun), hitting her sec- ond home run of the day to tie UNF’s single-season home run record with 12 home runs.

c ourtesy o f m edi a re la “We were glad to see every- one up and down the lineup hit the ball today,” UNF head coach Sonya Wilmoth said. “They gain confidence from each other. h a rris ze l i ff Those three [Hyde, Battaglia and Williams] are so strong and tions I know everytime they are in the lineup we can score runs.” Senior pitcher Tori Ahern pitches Senior Emily Kohler broke her previous javelin record of 41.81 meters, recording 43.40 meters April 5 at the UNF (31-20, 8-6 A-Sun) hit five during the April 5 game. The University of Florida’s outdoor relay. Kohler also placed third for the high jump competition. home runs for the day and had Ospreys recroded a 4-0 and 6-2 18 hits. loss to USC Upstate. The Ospreys did not fair as Top-10 finishes, personal bests boost UNF at UF relay well April 5 with double losses to the University of South Carolina Upstate, 4-0 and 6-2. Gwen Williams By Sarah Diener A string of personal bests In game one, UNF had base • Scored her 12th home Sports Editor top 10 finishes helped propel the Ospreys through runners in every inning except run of the season against • Sophomore Elise Trexler the competition. the bottom of the fourth. They Gardner-Webb University Top-10 placement and finished in third place in Pearce a former Gator, recorded had the bases loaded in the fifth • Tied UNF’s single-season personal bests were plentiful April high jump. a personal best in the 1,500-meter and seventh innings, but could home run record 5 and 6 after the UNF men’s and • Senior Amy Stroder finished with a time of 3:55.60, passing his not score a run. • Leads team in home runs women’s track teams competed at in sixth place in high jump. previous record of 3:58.24 set ear- Hyde had two hits in each the University of Florida Outdoor • Senior Emily Kohler placed in lier in the year at the Florida State game and drove home a run for Relays. third for high jump. University Invitational. the Ospreys in game two. Junior UNF had six hits to USC Upstate’s Several members of the Kohler also did some housekeep- catcher and third baseman eight in game one and nine hits to women’s team placed in the top 10. ing with her record, recording 43.40 Lauren Pulling had three hits and USC Upstate’s 16 in game two. Sophomore Elise Trexler and Adams finished in 9 minutes, 33.74 meters in the javelin. The throw drove home the other run in the The team will travel to Daytona senior Emily Kohler tied for third seconds, placing them seventh broke her previous record of 41.81 second game. Beach April 9 to take on Bethune- place in the high jump competition, overall. also set at the FSU Invitational. Pitcher Morgan Childers Cookman University. UNF and senior Amy Stroder landed in The men matched with a sev- Both teams will return to helped win both games for will then head to Buies Creek, sixth place. enth place finish in the 400 by 800 Gainesville April 12 for another University of South Carolina N.C. April 12 to play Campbell The 400 by 800 meter relay meter relay. Seniors Marvin Moore FSU Outdoor Invitational. Upstate (23-12, 9-5 A-Sun) with University. team, consisting of junior Evelyn and Dane Simmons, sophomore a total of 15 strikeouts. She al- Moore, senior Kelly Marshall, Craig Sinbine and Will Pearce fin- E-mail Sarah Diener at lowed six hits in the 9.1 innings E-mail Lori Bero at Kaitlyn Granger and Hillary ished with a time of 7:59:61. [email protected]. she pitched. [email protected]. Wednesday, april 9, 2008 Page 19 Sp o r t s

New track brings new opportunities for teams, UNF

By John Weidner “The ability to host events such as high Contributing Writer school state championships would be huge for UNF and Jacksonville,” said Mark The UNF athletic department is in the VanAlstyne, cross country and track and final stages of construction for several field head coach. “These events will bring additions to Hodges Stadium, which UNF thousands to UNF and will give the univer- Athletic Director Richard Gropper believes sity great opportunities to showcase every- will transform the facility into one of the best thing UNF has to offer.” in the country. The teams have been without a Upon completion, the UNF track will rank proper facility for more than 25 years, among the finest International Association VanAlstyne said. of Athletics Federation certified facilities in “There is no way you could estimate how the country Gropper said. huge these additions are for our cross coun- The other supporting elements of Hodges try and track and field teams,” he said. “This Stadium will include field lights, 9,000-plus is something we’ve been waiting for a very seats, an athletic training room, locker long time.” rooms, a strength and conditioning center Mondo manufactures the track current- and an adjacent three-lane warm-up track. ly being installed at Hodges Stadium. An “This will make this facility one of the Italian firm, Mondo has installed the 11 most finest dedicated soccer and track facilities recent Olympic tracks. located on any college campus in America,” This most recent phase of construction Gropper said. will cost between $4.5 million and $5 mil- The track will contain nine lanes and will lion. Funding was provided via private meet all international standards. gifts coupled with state matching funds, The construction is underway with all un- Gropper said. derground drainage systems in place and the The track is projected for com- installation of perimeter drains in progress. pletion by the end of July 2008. There is a good chance the new addi- A new strength and conditioning center is tions will have a very significant impact on also projected for completion by the end of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida as well July 2008. as UNF, Gropper said. The locker rooms and athletic training “There are many events that can and will facility are currently in place and operation- be attracted to this facility over the com- al. ing years, which in many cases, are events A formal dedication ceremony is planned that the campus, the city and the region for Fall 2008, once all new elements of the fa- cility are completed, Gropper said.

have never been able to attract in the past,” Courtesy o f m ondo Gropper said. The track and field will be open to stu- With the addition of the new facilities, dents on a scheduled basis. Rental policies for UNF would be able to host a variety of events public use of the facility are being reviewed such as the NCAA post-season competition, and refined. Atlantic Sun Conference post-season tourna- ment play, high school district, regional and state championship play as well as Olympic E-mail John Weidner at trial-caliber events, Gropper said. [email protected].

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