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Interested in some Children from Winter With the extra cash? Take the Coalition for Writers brings the Homeless pictures and write literary masters stories for find emotional to campus, outlet in art. see pages 6-7 see page 8 Annie Russell joins the Walk of Fame

STEPHANIE ELLENBURG the sandspur

The former President of College, Hamilton Holt, [started the Walk of Fame in 1929. [Over 500 stones are arranged _3und Mills Lawn, each one ; representing a historical figure lghout history, There is a [stone for the accomplished poet in Angelou, the great Martin Luther King, Jr., Fred Rogers oi the television show Mister ^ers Neighborhood and most [recently Armie Russell. Annie Russell was a well ihown actress in the late 1800s performed in plays in New York and London. She retired in 1918, moved to Winter Park, and soon became involved in the theatre at Rollins College.

See Annie Russell's ggggg^^^^^^^^^^^J STEPHANIE ELLENBURG / the sandspur stone, ALWAYS A STUDENT: Students, faculty, staff and Annie Russell's family gather to honor the actress after whom the Annie Russell Theatre page 2 is named. Annie Russell's stone is the 531st addition to the Walk of Fame begun by former Rollins President Hamilton Holt in 1929.

Hillary Clinton and actor Kal Penn miss Rollins despite arrangements "Kal Penn was scheduled more suitable solution, Hillary Events Policy Committee. Of the environment. The U.S. Secret to come, but campus security Clinton would have spoken 65 student event presentations, STEVE SCHWARTZ Service was scheduled to the. event was one of only two was not properly alerted," the sandspur perform a walk-through of the here. student denials experienced in she added. The event was campus and decide if it would Obama's Campaign for the Fall of 2008. scheduled for October 23rd, the Change Office was the location Hillary Clinton was be secure for Clinton's speech. "Any event with over 100 Thursday of Fall break. of Democrat speaker and scheduled to speak at Rollins "After speaking with people, with alcohol, or on the "Harold and Kumar" star Kal College during Barack Obama's several other law enforcement grass needs to be presented to the Perm, who also was a potential caKipaign effort in October. agencies and the Secret Service SEPC to go over the logistics," visitor to the Rollins campus. flying over our campus, they said Events Scheduling Director of Campus Security The would-be guest was invited See Rollins misses perceived that the Winter Park Coordinator Brandy Burgess. Ken Miller was contacted by by Rollins Democrats President out, Community Center was a better "It was on very short notice and members of the U.S. Secret Yoni Binstock, but his visitation page 2 choice logistically/' said Miller. we did what we could." Service on Clinton's behalf failed to be passed by the Social re§arding the safety of public Had the Rollins campus been a The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] February 6,2009 NEWS Annie Russell's Stone

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Miss Russell and a friend I am only one voice of many." of hers collaborated together. Bromfield and Director of to fund and influence the Theatre Arts & Dance Jennifer construction of the Annie Russell Cavenaugh researched letters Theatre built in 1931. This Annie Russell had written and has become the oldest theatre wrote a play about her life program in Florida and one of entitled "Stage Fright." the most notable in America. Chelsea Swearingen (Class Miss Annie Russell died of 2012), who plays Annie in 1936, but on Thursday Jan. Russell in the performance, 29, 2009 she was honored with read one of Russell's letters a stone on the Walk of Fame at the stone ceremony. In the at Mills Lawn. Her stone was letter, Russell said, "I am always gathered from her old house a student. I shall never stop in Winter Park and has become thinking, studying, learning, as stone 531 in the Rollins Walk of long as I live. There is so much Fame. During the stone-laying to do, so much to express, such ceremony, President Lewis worlds of artistic beauty to Duncan welcomed Rollins explore." faculty, staff, students, and Director of Alumni members of Annie Russell's Relations, Elizabeth Francetic, family. attended the event and said, The members of her family "Although I did not know Annie who were present consisted of Russell, her passion and artistic her great nephew Winthrop, vision for the theatre continues his wife Mary Loraine, and . to live across the Rollins campus. their three children: Jane Carty Her spirit continues to reside in MacNealy, Elizabeth Russell the Annie Russell Theatre and Rollins recreational Carty and Winthrop Davis her legacy now rests among the sports update: Carty. Following President Walk of Fame alongside other COURTESY OF ROLLINS COLLEGE Duncan's speech, theatre major esteemed and valued artists. LEGACY: Left: Pictured is Annie Russell whose stone joined the In last Friday's issue of the j Joseph Bromfield (Class of 2009) Annie Russell has achieved a Sandspur, an article read a personal letter written for Walk of Fame on January 29, 2009. Right: Rollins College President new immortality. As a member recreational and intramural I Annie Russell. Lewis Duncan addressed those who gathered to honor Russell. of the Rollins community, I am sports was incorrectly "Annie, I need to thank you," honored to share in the legend attributed to reporter Bromfield said. "Without you and legacy of Annie Russell." External Relations, Department production at the Fred Stone iclel and the legacy you left behind, This event was a of Theatre and Dance and Theatre and is a wonderful was written by Thomas I would not be the artist or even collaboration between the Office President's Office. The play tribute to the late Annie Russell. Mullet. the person that I am today. And of Alumni Relations, Donor & "Stage Fright" is currently in Rollins misses out I Continued from page 1 Burgess also said that the there were 14 SEPC meetings featured accomplishment from! 0MG I JST Rollins student representatives in the Fall featuring 38 student the 2008 statement, thanks to tie] who had gone home for the organization presentations, work of Rollins' hall directors. break would not even be and 52 student presenters. The SEPC welcomes tliel present for Kal's arrival. The The committee managed visitation of such prestigioiisj 8JJ'SN questionable timing and a 97 percent student event speakers, and does all in organization was unfortunately approval rate. The SEPC's Fall power to organize the ever.il a detrimental factor dissuading implementation banning "Party "We certainly wish student:] Perm's potential visit. Buses" from campus was among would give us 10 days notice According to a standard the semester's marquee changes Burgess noted. "We're here I LUU IT! :) report issued by committee for student safety. Record low help, not to say no. In this case] representative Jerrid Kalakay, vandalism rates were another it was just a fluke." The Great American Clean FRKVFST! Up to sweep through campus neighbors. Last year, the eventful day when experienced] LAURA nationwide program collected scuba divers take a deep HARDWICKE over 86,000,000 pounds of litter, approach to reducing waste. the sandspur planted more than 100,000 trees Greening-up Winter PaiM and cleaned 144,000 miles of going to take more than a can* road. Keep America Beautiful, trip throughout a chain of lakes- Inc., an organization dedicated The-initiative will headline J Students and faculty to preventing litter, reducing labor intensive restoration constantly boast of our superb waste and literally keeping Phelps Park. The park is in direl commitment to community America beautiful, sponsors need of painting, cleaning ^\ service. The realm of service the program. The organization's landscape. seems to revolve around those campaigns date back as far as the Earth Day, April 22, 6*1 less fortunate than the majority late 1950's. You may recognize in the middle of the projecj of the Winter Park community, their timeless 'Don't be a litter The city of Winter Park «* such as students at Fern Creek bug' slogan. continue its annual Earth D; 1340 ORANGE AVE Elementary or the hungry and Throw away your Tree Giveaway, in honor of TW homeless. While those service perception of community Great American Cleanup. FroCl projects benefit the community service—or better yet—recycle it. of residency is required. 407.644.0055 exponentially, what other The Great American Cleanup Kirstin Cutler, the Rol^l direct environmental needs go begins March 1, sweeping all organizer of V unnoticed? the way through the end of encourages those interested Luckily, the nation's largest May. The three-month project email her at KCutler@Rol^ community improvement includes an Eco-Action Canoe FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! program, The Great American cleanup of Lake Virginia. Many locally is a great start to actfl! Cleanup, will hit Rollins and 2008 JIMMY JOHN'S FRANCHISE. LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. stories as to what lies at the globally in efforts to clean up I its surrounding Winter Park bottom of the lake ensure an the world." Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] February 6, 2009 OPINIONS Obama's first days filled with demands dominate Obama's first one- ally lacks the support of KEITH EVANS hundred days in office, leaving the sandspur the far-right wing. little room for other tasks that, Other issues are also were the economy healthier, crying out for attention, would make headlines. and require immediate Now that the glitz and Issues like repairing dam­ solutions. Such issues of Inauguration Day ir aged international diplomacy include (but are not lim­ f died down, the ball fes- and restoring the faith of other ited to) health care re­ I ^5 set aside and the intro­ nations in the United States of form, insurance reform, ductions completed, President America are paramount con­ lobbyist reform, the hu­ Obama has reached the time to cerns for" the new leader. He has man rights of women L down to work and reverse made some controversial in­ and homosexuals, global turse for a faltering Amer- roads on this task by issuing an warming, and a "bailout 5 Presidents are generally Executive Order for the closure for Main Street." Oh, and watched closely during their of the torturous Guantanamo let us not forget the thou­ first one hundred days, and Bay holding facility (affection­ sands of troops serving Obama will likely be under the ately known as Gitmo). Still, the (and dying) in Iraq. microscope more than any other damage of the last eight years Even with all of these Commander-in-Chief in recent can hardly be atoned by a single priorities demanding the history. With some well-laid gesture. spotlight, Congress is COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS / the sandspur plans, a firm understanding of The energy challenge is still having a hard time just how dire the economic cri­ REFORM: President Barack Obama signs SCHIP - a major piece of legisla­ another critical task vying- for supporting the President. tion which expands children's healthcare coverage - en Wednesday, Feb­ sis has become, and just a little Obama's attention. While gas Already, a proposed eco­ ruary 4 at the podium in the East Room of the White House. bit of luck, Obama may well be prices are down from their re­ nomic stimulus package the savoir the country desper­ cord highs seen last summer, has received virtually no ately needs. energy experts, warn that a re­ support from the conservative delays could be not only incon­ by granting an interview to Only ten days into his first turn to the $4.00+ prices for a members of the House of Rep­ venient, but downright danger­ Dubai-based television station term, Obama has already de­ gallon of gasoline is virtually in­ resentatives, while Republican ous. al-Aribiya. He signed into effect veloped a firm grasp of the eco­ evitable. Since gas prices effect Senators are piecing together Still, Obama is forging an equal opportunity measure nomic boondoggle that plagued everything from simple driving their own version of economic ahead with his plans and seems known as "Ledbetter's Law" the last year of the Bush admin­ to the manufacture and deliv­ assistance. This initial resis­ to be making considerable prog­ and sat in on a meeting of a task istration. With major corpora­ ery of goods, and were likely a tance to Obama may be a dan­ ress. During his first ten days force designed to help middle- tions, such as GM and Citigroup, causal factor in the current eco­ gerous foreshadowing of things in office, he has already frozen class families. on the brink of failure, foreclo­ nomic disaster, heading off an­ to come, with critical changes the salaries of White House em­ Despite the political resis­ sures reaching record levels other crisis at the pump is a top being unnecessarily delayed ployees making over $100,000 tance, Obama hit the ground and jobs being cut by the tens of priority. Obama has committed by right-wing politicians try­ per year, and placed limits on running and has not looked thousands, the new President to exploring alternative energy ing to avoid directly supporting lobbying activities. He ordered back. If he can keep up this pace has an enormous obstacle to sources, and is already touting a (liberal?) Democrat. With the the closing of CIA "ghost pris­ for the rest of his first hundred overcome. Certainly, the ongo­ a bill to encourage further re­ foreclosure rate in Florida ap­ ons," and proactively began days, he may just be on track to ing economic malfunction will search, though the bill gener­ proaching 10%, these political mending ties in the Middle East be America's savior. Personal love is always "conditional" Those reasons in themselves are child, it is because she certainly Unconditional love, if it protocol. VERNON MEIGS conditions that merit, that de­ wanted him/her, is it not? She exists, must be a very cold, im­ Next time you find your­ the sandspur scription well. What about love wanted something to care for, personal thing. To think that I self loving something or some­ between friends, or fraternal and so she decided to have one. am not selfishly loved by some­ one, try to remember the very I have spoken before about love? Wrvy would they love so? The joy of motherhood is the one, it would mean that I am first reason you have loved. It is how love is a selfish thing and is They contribute to one another, prime condition of maternal "loved" for no reason whatso­ a selfish reason concerned with rather discriminating and selec­ they want to be friends because love. If it were unconditional, ever. No merit is given to who the benefits it would merit to tive. It certainly has nothing to of something that makes a mu­ the mother would look upon I am, and nothing I contribute you. It is neither sin nor aber­ do with selflessness and placing tual (yes, selfish) benefit. I love the care of the baby as a duty, to them matters whatsoever. ration to love with prime con­ the other or anyone else before my circle of friends very much something impersonal and pro­ Still, figures that everyone loves cern to your own interests and the self. Now I will talk about because they truly contribute to tocol-based, with more empha­ like lesus Christ, Gandhi, and wants. Now, think about it: the something that is an expansion my time and I theirs. They are sis on the so-called social value others, had perpetuated uncon­ next time someone claims to to that statement. Love is not among the greatest minds and of being a mother rather than ditional, universal love. Ladies love you unconditionally, can unconditional, at least not true personalities on earth and I am actually selfishly loving her and gentlemen, we are looking you trust them? Can you really appreciate their so-called "love" love. I will even go as far as to proud to align my own mind baby and wanting and intend­ at a vision of total impersonal­ ity and cold, mechanical social at a personal level? say that unconditional love can­ with theirs. This is an excellent ing to care for the baby. not possibly exist because there condition are conditions in every sense of that will the word. All love is condition­ make my al/ anything can be a condition. love for Menu Those of you who are accus­ them true. Valentines for the Cure tomed to social mores about the The A portion of proceeds will be donated to the fight against breast cancer. Shrimp Bisque Apposed virtue of selflessness most com­ May view that as a dirty thing. mon argu­ Two Hearts Salad ' shall now attempt to debunk ment abuzz Hearts of palms and artichoke hearts 'he myth of unconditional love defending with raspberry vinaigrette with the few short paragraphs uncondi­ ftat this article allows me. tional love "Adam &Eve" Rack of Lamb So, what is unconditional is that be­ with a "cabernet sauce" love? Some view it as love no tween a oregano pink sauce mother and latter what. But what inspires or foat love in the first place? Why her child. If Is ftat particular person or thing you want Chilean Sea "of Love" Bass being loved? The reason itself is my opin­ with a tomato ^e condition...and such rea­ ion, moth­ oregano pink sauce sons are selfish, self-interested erhood is ones. The more you do not ad- among the Pasta Amore lt it the more hypocritical most real served wtiha you prove yourself. and re­ th bouquet of vegetables If you think about it, any- deeming Join us February 14 . White Wolf Cafe J^g could be a condition. forms of Chocolate "Love Bomb" A deep personal attachment, the condi­ White Wolf Cafe &Bar Physical attraction, or a compat- tion of love. 1829N.OrangeAve.(407) 895 9911 1 % of minds could be reasons If a mother $39perperson 0r toelov e between two people. loves a February 6, 2009 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] OPINIONS W$t !§>anbgpur The Oldest College Newspaper in Florida Republicans are strong for 2010 Founded in 1894

February 6, 2009 straits and was defeated in all Volume 115 Issue 15 TRAVIS CLINGER areas on Election Day 2008. the sandspur Furthermore, Florida now has 3£lje i§>an&gnttr }$ a considerable political clout weekly publication within the RNC. The Florida printed on recycled Many people now consider National Committeewoman, paper, and we want the GOP to be a defeated party. Sharon Day, serves as Secre­ YOU to get involved. They point out that the GOP no tary of the RNC, while Jim longer has control of the House, Greer, Chairman of the RPOF, Justin JB Braun the Senate, or the White House. was the first major state party These individuals suggest that chair to endorse Michael Editor-in-Chief the Republican Party has seen its Steele, now Chairman of the Kelly McNoldy final days and will be defeated RNC. It is logical, then, to as­ again and again. This is just not sume that the tactics used in Managing Editor the case. The Republican Party Florida will probably be used is strong, unified and ready to across the nation. In short, Amy larrobino win in 2010. The Republican the RNC is now being heav­ Production Manager Party is learning from states that ily influenced by those states did fairly well during the elec­ that were largely successful COURTESY OF MCT CAMPUS tion year. The Republican Party in the 2008 elections. The GOP SMILING: Michael Steele smiles as he is elected Chairman of the Amanda Hampton & just elected a new Chairman, has learned what works and Republican National Committee. He is the first African Americanto Greg Golden Michael Steele, to lead the party what does not work and will be serve in this post. Advertising Manager into victory in 2010. Further­ only using that which works in more, the Republican Party is the 2010 election. embracing the youth and tech­ Stephanie Duesing As was previously men­ nology, areas once thought to be tioned, the RNC has elected a The Republican Party real­ licans. These groups are becom Advisor dominated by Democrats. new Chairman, Michael Steele. ized that it lost the battle for the ing stronger than ever, and are Many may be surprised For those of you who are not youth vote and lost the tech­ being aided in every possible Section Editors that in Florida, the Republican familiar with Mr. Steele, he is nological war with the Obama way by the Party. The Republi­ Amy larrobino News Party actually fared rather well the first ever African Ameri­ campaign. Because the Obama can Party is embracing the Youth Brittany Fornof...Life and Times during the election. It is true that can to serve as Chairman of the campaign made better use of Vote and the new technology. Nick Zazulia Entertainment Florida's 27 electoral votes went RNC and is an individual who technology, they were able to In 2010, the Republican Fatema Kermali Opinions to Barack Obama. However, the is energized and full of ideas of capture the Youth vote. The Re­ Party will be much stronger state continues to have a Re­ OPEN Sports how to better the party. Further, publican Party is now adopting and better equipped to win the publican majority in the House EvieLyras Copy Chairman Steele is an amazing this technologyr For example, it elections. The Party will be ap­ and the Senate. Republicans lost public speaker who has the abil­ may surprise you that almost plying strategies that worked in Where do you fit into the two Congressional seats but did ity to rally the Republican Party all of the Republican leaders the 2008 elections and abandon­ Sandspur? manage to gain one, meaning a and energize the Party for the are now on Facebook, have a ing those that did not. The Part)' net loss of only one. Compared At the Sandspur, we are con­ upcoming elections. Chairman Twitter account, and actively will be under the leadership of to other states in the United stantly looking for more voices, be Steele has embraced technology are utilizing every available a brilliant, energized leader. The States, Florida was a state where they involved in editing, writing, or and drafted a plan for the future means of technology. Further, Party will be embracing tech­ the Republican Party was in photography. This year we are add­ of the Party. Chairman Steele is the Republican Party is embrac­ nology and the Youth. The Re­ large part successful in its mis­ a man who can unite the Party ing the youth vote, through the publican Party will be a much ing a new Staff, Reporter position. sion. This dispels the idea that Staff Reporters will attend weekly and prepare for the Party's vic­ TeenAge Republicans, College stronger force in 2010 than it the Republican Party is in dire tory in 2010. assignment meetings and write ar­ Republicans, and Young Repub­ was in 2008. ticles to be published in the Sand­ spur. What do you get for contributing to the Sand­ spur? The last one hundred days Other than seeing your will be living in our parents' name and work in print, you will ALYSSA RABUN basements and wondering be paid as a correspondent for the sandspur what we are doing with our the Sandspur. lives. But I would like to How will I get my think this daunting shift can written articles into the be more of a fresh start than - %* A Sandspur? Over summer we answered horrific dead end. Articles for the Sandspur with "Oh, we'll figure it out." According to a recent are typically 500-700 words in Over Christmas break, "We survey in Money Magazine, length and must be submitted no have plenty of time to decide!" the average number of job later than 5 p.m. on ;he Monday What now, as the hundred day changes in a professional prior to the corresponding issue's countdown begins, will we se­ career is now hovering be­ publication. Submissions will be niors, the class of 2009, reply to tween eight and ten. So if we e-mailed to Editor@thesandspur. that dreaded question, "What cannot immediately plan our post-graduate lives, the good org. are your plans after gradua­ tion?" The old adage "No one news is that few people really Where is the Sand­ know what they want to do spur? The Sandspur office is ever said that change is easy" rings true, particularly in this and there is nothing wrong located on the 3rd floor of the case. Some fear the GRE and with exploring several op­ Mills building, two floors above graduate school applications. tions. Barbara Sher in her the post office. Others fear the steadily declin­ book "I Could Do Anything How can I get involved ing job market. Most fear the ut­ If I Only Knew What it Was" with the Sandspur? ter uncertainty of mounting our stresses flexibility as key in Sandspur meetings are held U diploma and entering the real a successful post-graduate L~ COURTESY OF MCT CAMP > on each Tuesday of every week world. lifestyle. While the economy NERVOUS: Seniors are nervous about the future with today's econo is indeed taking substantial at 6pm in the Sandspur office on Wehaveheard it constantly. my. Careers are no longer easy to secure and many companies, such j hits and joblessness is record the 3rd floor of the Mills Build­ Our friends, relatives, and pro­ as GM, are collapsing. ing. Any questions can be e- fessors even, have stressed that breaking, there are still jobs mailed to editor@thesandspur. "college is the best four years of to be filled out there. USA org, and respective editors can your life." So now what? Are our Today reports that employers Career Services held a "Job Consider seasonal positions, $' be reached at their Rollins e- lives officially over as of May are actively seeking to replace Search for Seniors" seminar on venture jobs, non-profits, an mail addresses (first initial, last 10th? Do we enter the mundane the baby boomer generation, February 2nd at 3:00pm and travel. Websites such as Cool- [email protected]). cycle of 9-5? Do we get jobs, live which is reaching retirement will be offering other similar works, com explore jobs in sum* to work, and save money for re­ age. When this massive genera­ services throughout the rest of mer camps, ski resorts, nation* 1000 Holt Avenue tirement which we hope might tion of people retires, the mar­ the semester. If you are like me, parks, tour companies, crm* ket for jobs will only increase. Winter Park, FL 32789 be half as fun as college? Poten­ however, and even walking into ships, and abroad. The finalo n tially. For some of us, there will Current thriving fields include Phone: (407) 646-2696 the Career Services building hundred days of our college^ the healthcare industry and bio- 131 be a period between graduation stresses you out beyond belief, reer do not have to be the & sciences. [email protected] and the real world in which we do some research on your own. one hundred days of our UveS Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] LIFE & TIMES February 6, 2009 Cooking for a cause and lovin' it their child receives treatment prepared a menu rivaling that ELLEASE BENDER from nearby medical facilities. from the finest of establishments. the sandspur The foundation thrives According to Bartlett, on the efforts and donations the menu consisted of "four One can hardly imagine of volunteers, and several of delicious pasta dishes: penne ess caused by the illness our own students lent a hand with sweet Italian sausage 0f a daughter or son. Yet for in the past week at the house, and sun-dried tomatoes the reality is far too providing dinner for the 30 in a zesty marinara sauce; profound. Families struggle current families residing at penne with seasoned grilled eks and months on end the home. Displaying Rollins' chicken breast, mushrooms, through appointments and commitment to aiding those in and fresh broccoli florets in a [treatments with little escape need, members of the Rollins creamy alfredo sauce; Shrimp or external . support. Adding community traveled to the Portofino, a dish with sauteed to the stresses associated Ronald McDonald House to lend shrimp, wild mushrooms, fresh with having an ill child, these a hand. While we at The Sandspur spinach, creamy lemon butter same families also cope with typically find students venturing sauce, and toasted pine nuts; not only massive medical out to reshape and assist the and the vegetarian option was expenses, but also difficulties community, another Rollins penne pasta with fresh sauteed component got in on the action. JAYME BARTLETT / the sandspur in finding affordable living vegetables in an aioli sauce PREPARING A HAPPY MEAL: Rollins College dining services man­ Considering the task at arrangements for their children garnished with fresh oregano. agement team poses for a picture after creating a feast for Ronald hand, feeding a large group We also served a fresh Caesar during such tumultuous times. McDonald House residents. Families come from all of hungry guests, Rollins salad and garlicbreadsticks fresh over the country to seek care brought out the experts to from the oven. The finishing families with sick children. community. Global citizenship | for their children at the Florida complete the task. The dining touch was a delicious fudge I could not imagine making pertains nou only to students, but Children's Hospital, yet they services management team brownie with chopped walnuts." it through the experience staff and faculty as well. As each find themselves without an of General Manager Gerard An anonymous mother who without it and am thankful member shares their specialized affordable, accessibleplacetostay Short, Operations Director had stayed at a Ronald McDonald for the work of the volunteers knowledge and skills with the during their child's treatment. Cristina Cabanilla, Account house outside of Florida that came to the house [where Orlando area, Rollins continues To ease the tension of the Controller Yvette Barone, demonstrated how important we stayed]," the mother said. to further nurture the population situation, the Ronald McDonald Catering Manager Diego these efforts are to the guests. That evening at the Ronald in which it is nestled. The Dining House of Orlando provides a Arenas, Executive Chef Gustavo "You have enough to McDonald House demonstrated Services' management team warm, safe and inexpensive Vasconez, and Marketing worry about already. The house yet again how committed Rollins exemplified just this, arid for location for families to stay as Coordinator Jayrhe Bartlett provides a great service for remains to the surrounding that, we can all be appreciative. Rollins recruitment formalities seem sexist JENNIFER STULL recruitment," Kappa Delta because that is also considered paintball, bowling or dinner male recruitment, both men and the sandspur member Marissa Germain said. dirty rushing," an anonymous in a restaurant etc. Fifth day is women in Greek life at Rollins So, why are these Greek life member said. when you accept your bid, and agree that the process is not rushing styles so different? It seems the main idea, you agree to pledge the given sexist, but rather, just different. In the past two weeks, "The rules for women's of male recruitment is to fraternity," an anonymous male Women and men interact Rollins College has been recruitment are dictated have a more relaxed and Greek life member added to give differently with each other, and infected with Greek fever. The by National Panhellenic, comfortable environment. more detail about men's rush. therefore, different steps will symptoms include excessive therefore taking a lot of the "Male formal recruitment So, after noticing all of these be taken to ensure the proper cheering, uniformed t-shirts power out of the hands of isn't really formal at all. We extreme differences within male way of rushing. While male and and high stress levels. However, Greek Affairs," Germain said. have fun and try to create a and female recruitment, the female recruitment are both very now that the two weeks of - Another .major difference relaxed setting where we can question arises: is this whole different, they have been a large male and female recruitment, between the sorority and get to know the new pledges. process sexist? However, part of Rollins for the past two or "rush," have passed, it is fraternity rushingis the amountof The girls' recruitment, from while the female recruitment weeks, and it will be interesting painfully obvious that there people each Greek organization what I hear, is extremely formal, is significantly more difficult to see what the new pledge are serious differences between can take into their chapter. filled with skits performed by and more structured than the classes bring to the campus. the two recruitment styles. "Some differences are that the sisters in a very controlled Female formal the sororities all have the same setting where the girls cannot recruitment is just that, formal. quota, and the frats can take as go where they want to or "At women's recruitment, many, or as little, as they want. even know who exactly wants all Potential New Members visit The girls practice routines them, as the guys do," Chi Psi each house the first two nights, (songs/dances/skits) for the member Frank Bailey said. unlike men's where I believe it potential new members, while "First day rushes go on a 20 is only the first night that they the boys just socialize (and even minute tour to every fraternity have to go to all of the houses. have- an air castle). Sororities house. Second day, rushes have From there, women receive are not allowed to speak to the the opportunity to visit any their invitations back to specific potential new members during house they choose and stay there houses through Panhellenic and that week unless it is class for longer time. Third day, they by meeting their Rho Gammas. related because people might can only go to a house they got Men receive their invitations tihink that is dirty rushing. invitation from. Same goes for through their campus mailboxes. Also, during fall semester, the fourth day, while this time The whole system for men's is a sororities are not allowed to rushes are taken to a place off lot more relaxed than women's have freshmen girls in the house campus. It can be anything from

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STEPHANIE internship and also c ELLENBURG writing classes. Her the sandspur along with other Roll who applied for the will be a part of the D experience. The inten 'Winter With the Writers' is ally start in the begiroi an annual event at Rollins College ruary and end at theb that is open to the public. Every March. It requires stud Thursday during the beginning pare poems for the ma of the new year, selected writer's attend classes on Tuesi come in from all over the coun­ show the visiting wril try to share their inspirations the campus, and also with students and the people of the process of setting uf the Winter Park community. This~ ly esteemed program] festival of literary arts provides community, the the opportunity to be one-on-one Writers'. with an author or poet and ask Kristen Stone is an questions on related topics. the'Winter With the i The event is hosted by the had the privilege of Rollins College Department of poem be heard by English and engages people to Kelly January 29th in discuss their interests in litera­ Auditorium. "This is ture. Every scheduled Thursday time being apart of thei in February, four chosen authors with the 'Winter teach a master class in the Bush ers' and the experienc? Auditorium at 4 P.M. followed by wonderful. Being in Ca author readings and interviews at class and getting to mef 8pm in the Tiedtke Concert Hall. people has really influe The master classes usually con­ enjoy talking about lib sist of students interning with the learning about poetry 'Winter with the Writers' and oth­ want to pursue creativi er students from poetry classes to graduate school. This write their own personal poems lovely experience." and be critiqued by the acclaimed Brigit Pegeen Kell] writer. lar poet whose mosti This year Carol Frost is teach­ "The Orchard" wasn ing the 'Winter with the Writers'

Master Classes 4 P.M. Bush Auditorium

Author Readings and! Interviews 8 P.M. Tiedtke Concert Hall

MASTERS: On January 29, 2009 popular poet Brigit PegeenK a master class in the Bush Auditorium at 4 P.M. followed byay College Sandspur [email protected] FEATURES February 6, 2009

* the Pulitzer Prize in Po- val, the Mark Taper Forum in Los jnalist for the Los Angeles Angeles, and the Negro Ensemble 0lc Award in Poetry, and Company. He was also awarded K for the National Book the Nobel Prize in Literature in rcle Award in Poetry. 1992 and is still active in the liter­ jches in the creative writ- ary community, hence him com­ m at the University of ing to Rollins February 5th. Urbana-Champaign, Margot Livesey will be arriv­ many writers' confer- ing the next Thursday and shar­ > United State and Ire- ing her creative fictional writing bj as also taught at the skills. Her college,education re­ I of California at Irvine, warded her with a B.A. in English iversity, and Warren and philosophy at the University Eollege. of York in England. She has pub­ [owing Brigit Pegeen Kel- lished six novels: "Homework, class and reading that Criminals," "The Missing World," ry 29th will be three "Eva Moves the Furniture," "Ban­ ted writers on the ishing Verona" and "The House fig Thursdays. Derek Wal- on Fortune Street." She will most Ibe teaching the classes on likely be reading from one of Margot Livesey will her novels the night of February s February 12th, and 12th. jjllins with teaching the Billy Collins will be the final lass on February 19th, all writer of the 'winter'. He was tare followed by the read- born in New York City in 1941 fieir own literary work. and is an author of numerous lek Walcott was born in books of poetry. Collins has re­ St. Lucia, Windward Is- ceived awards from the New York le West Indies, graduated Foundation for the Arts, the Na­ ? University of the West tional Endowment for the Arts, nd in 1957 was awarded and the Guggenheim Foundation. ^m by the Rockefeller For many years he has conducted ation to study the American summer poetry workshops in Ire­ ? the founder of the land at University College Gal- id Theater Workshop, and way and is a professor of English e been produced by at Lehman College, City Univer­ k Shakespeare Festi­ sity of New York.

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CHRISTIAN KEBBEL / the sandspur tteduled Thursday in February, four chosen authors teach vs at 8 P.M. in the Tiedtke Concert Hal. ™ 4 V*:*. o February 6,2(6,200K 9 8 The Rollins CoUege Sandspur [email protected] LIFE & TIMETIMESS • : ABC art show enables emotional expressi show. She got involved NIC RAMOS- with the coalition last year FLORES after she found out what the sandspur the organization does When you enter the Darden for the children when Lounge and see the art of the they encounter desperate children, all one can think times. She believes that about is how deeply and filled the program is a good way with emotions these young for the children to express kids have made their art. There themselves and have an were various medians from outlet for their problems. photography to paintings to "It allows the children BRITTANY FORNOF/the: paintings on wood and even to express themselves CREATIVE COLLECTION: All of the artwork f< collages filled with different through art. Most of in the Darden Lounge was created through theAn materials that helped explain them are going through Coalition Children program. the difficulties these children are a lot and art is a great experiencing. The children come outlet for these children from different backgrounds but to deal with everything they have all ended up with going on in their some of the worst problems lives," says McNoldy. imaginable. The Coalition The art show has over for the Homeless of Central 100 pieces, but the one in Florida is a nonprofit charitable the Darden lounge only organization that focuses on has 40; yet the intensity the issue of homelessness in of the emotions that is the central Florida community. depicted through the long event that began last week They also do collaborations art is impressive. Clementine and runs through February 15 in the community in order to Leger, who attended the art in the Darden Lounge at the Project Bridge establish provide assistance for these show, was impressed with the Campus Center. This is the disadvantaged people. They quality of the art. "I thought the Rollins Community second year that the art show has NIC RAMOS-FLORES provide an art program for it [the art pieces] were great, teaching English, but they al these children from coalition .especially for the age of the been held at Rollins and is likely the sandspur receive some help with homes called Art by Coalition children. It was very powerful to become an annual event. "This Spanish. Although the Spani Children, or ABC, as it is and moving." Genevieve is the second time the show has Every year thousands department is heading come to Rollins and hopefully commonly known. The program Cooper, an artist as well, was of immigrants come to the program, it is not limited toon it will be an annual installment partners local artists with very delighted with the quality United States legally, in order Spanish-speaking staff, in the Lounge Art program," children living in the coalition of the pieces. "It's amazing to find stable jobs in an effort open to all workers who sim said curator McNoldy. The homes to find a way for these to see how what you can do to provide for their families want some help in Engli quality of the art is sure to children to express themselves. with a little guidance and how in their countries of origin. TheRollinsf acuity, studei inspire and it is a great way to Kelly McNoldy is a Rollins much art is about the emotion." The economic prospects in the and staff are all looking forw support children's creativity. student who curates the art The art show is a three-week United States are much better to being part of the progiai than many countries around the "I hope that the Roll world, yet for these immigrants, students develop a deeper ai coming to the United States is personalized understand! only part of the struggle. Other of the language obstacles tl Weekly Horoscopes than having to fight to get visas immigrants in our communi and other documentation, face, and that in the futui KATIE JONES unearth a great opportunity SAGITTARIUS: This week they face many hurdles once when they are in positin the sandspur that would have remained you will find it within yourself to they enter the United States. to make broad social chanj ARIES: Your emotions seem otherwise undiscovered. reassure others, despiteyour own A major struggle they they will always rememl) to be at a recent high this week; LEO:You feel a strong surge temporary lack, of confidence. find is the issue of language. the personal connection everything seems so much more of enthusiasm and energy this Take time to encourage According to the Pew Hispanic the immigration issue Hi intense than usual! But, theie is week, take advantage of it! Do others in their undertakings, Center, which does research on they made through . Prof room for productive activity. Try not worry about getting caught and you will start to feel the Hispanic trends in the United Bridge," said Barrenche to compartmentalize the stress up in it and losing track of what excitement and determination States, Hispanics are the largest his hopes for the progra from your personal life so you needs to be done. Let go for a begin to trickle into your life. immigrant group and the largest "Not only do I want to hi can focus in on what needs to be little while. You have the ability CAPRICORN: You may minority in the United States. them, but I figured it would done. Maximizing your energy now to stay grounded while be feeling emotionally under- This semester, the Spanish a great opportunity to w output now will guarantee following the spontaneous streak the-weather this week, and it department has decided to start on my Spanish," Benjan you rewards soon after. you feel rising from within. is just the right time to reserve a service-learning program Elzweig, a tutor for the progu TAURUS: Change is coming VIRGO: The new semester some time to pamper yourself. called Project Bridge to tutor who also studies Spanish, soon in your life, and you may may have been giving you Do not be afraid to say no to the workers at Rollins who are The Project Bridge staff! see the beginning signs of it this much grief until now. By the requests of others around having trouble with English. also have high hopes fori week. It is important to choose taking a moment to regroup you, as they will understand "The aim of the program program not just in an immediate path that will this week, the difficulties that it is important to pay is to connect Rollins College personal lives, but in i» embrace this change rather than you have encountered while attention to your needs first so staff and students through professional lives as resist it. Although stepping adjusting in recent weeks you can better tend to theirs. language torturing," Assistant "I want to be able to h« out of your normal routine should begin to ease. Try not AQUARIUS: Take the time Professor of Spanish Dr. a full conversation in Eng» is nerve-wracking, it will set to take this newfound comfort this week to pay attention to a Gabriel Barreneche said. and also be able to start oi you up' for success in the near and run with it, however. It close friend in need. Although The idea for the program I also am looking at the to future when you are pushed would be best now to sit back, you may feel like you have came from Assistant Professor term benefits of being a outside your comfort zone. relax and enjoy the relief. more pressing issues, it is of Spanish Dr. Patricia speak English well and GEMINI: A recent let­ LIBRA: Your obligations important to give when it is Tome, who created the to get a better job with' down in your life may seem have been piling up lately and asked of you so that others will program at her alma mater, skill," said Marelyn Riva* overwhelming now. However, you are feeling the need for be there for you in the future. the University- of Kansas. staff member of Rollins if you march forward with a a break. This week, you will Try to help their situation by "Dr. Tome has provided is receiving help with Engl1 positive attitude, you will begin encounter an unlikely friend using your own recent personal vital leadership in starting through Project En to see the advantages that have that will help energize you experiences to give encouraging and coordinating Project Although the prograi arisen in your life because of socially. Take advantage of this advice. When you need it Bridge here on campus," said still in its infancy, Dr. Barren^ this mindset. By not letting opportunity by trying to forge most, they will return the favor. Barreneche about his colleague. has high hopes for the pre your disappointment . get a deeper connection, as it may PISCES: You have been In the program, Rollins "Yes, we hope tha _ get down, you will be able to come inhandy in the near future. dreaming big lately, and there students from several classes in successful, Project ^ build on new developments in SCORPIO: To set up for is nothing wrong with that. the Spanish department tutor will be a sustainable prof? your life. the busy weeks ahead, try Keep thinking about the future the staff several times per week that will continue * CANCER: This week you to let go of your old ways of and how you can begin to at a scheduled time that fits semester and will gr°w will find communication very thinking now. Find a new build the foundation now for the need of both the tutors and include more students an° easily. The recent barriers approach to old problems to where you want to be later on. students. Both the student and linked to more courses ao that have stood between you 0 wrap them up and remove Also, look out for an exciting the staff member also determine campus," said Barren? and making new connections them as hindrances from your financial opportunity this week the location depending on The program is will begin to break down. life. This will give you a much that could aid you in your big where is most comfortable for to develop into some" If you acknowledge this ( more optimistic view for the plans. Although it may not be bod}. Students are required to that can create an change, you will have the near future and keep you from able to be realized immediately, work at least 15 hours in the better sense of com0 ability to capitalize on it and dwelling on insignificant issues. do not write it off too quickly. semester and not only help on the Rollins cam •The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT February 6, 2009 Valkyrie: Bromf ield's "Stage Cruise's comeback Fright" terrifyingly good VERNON MEIGS In recent years, Tom Cruise JENNIFER STULL Chelsea Swearingen. I'm sure the sandspur seems to have gained a very bad the plot wonderfully. the sandspur it was no easy task to take on Another aspect of this show rap as a person or celebrity, but the role of a historical Rollins that was enjoyable was the set. I still view him to be an excel­ figure. However, that fact did The Fred usually has a rather lent actor and never disappoint­ not seem to phase Swearingen. low budget when it comes to ing, as many whine. His per­ As I watched, I felt Annie Rus­ sets. However, this show was Valkyrie refers to the op- formance as von Stauffenberg, Putting yourself out there sell was right there before my given special funding and was ration devised for the Reserve despite being regarded as a for everyone to judge is a fright­ eyes telling the story to the au­ therefore able to produce a set ^v of the German army dur­ member of a "totalitarian reli­ ening thought. The world is dience, and for that I am truly The Fred has never seen before. ing World War II. The film de­ gion" by Germans today, shined full of critics, cynics, and peo­ impressed. Congratulations to all those picts covert German army offi­ powerfully. I personally felt his ple who are just plain hard to The rest of the cast con­ involved in the world premiere cers rehashing this plan to use own personality synced well please. The world of theatre is sisted of Peter Travis as the of "Stage Fright." The years of it forth e assassination of their with his character, giving me a boss that requires its employ­ husband, Hannah White as the work and research on the topic juhrer, Adolf Hitler. Colonel .an interesting idea of what the ees to defy human nature and actress, Sarah McWilliams as of Annie Russell have obviously laus von Stauffenberg, among Colonel might have been like. overcome the feeling of "stage the maid, John Milford as the paid off. For those of you who hie leading officers behind the I loved the portrayal of the fright." Well, this past weekend manager, Taylor Hanson as the did not get a chance to see the Lnderground plot, was played characters in this film and the the Fred Stone Theatre put on a brother and Victoria Doyle as show, never fear, because you by Tom Cruise, and Major Gen- show that literally and figura­ emotion which was generated the fan girl. I do not mean to never knew, one day the title Lai Henning Hermann von tively embodied all aspects of by them. It was despairing to sound overly enthused, but the may be hanging from a mar­ besckow was portrayed by the idea of defying stage fright. me that von Stauffenberg's dis­ performances by the actors were quee on Broadway. So next time [Kenneth Branagh. Simply put, creet attack on Hitler was found Although the show is refined and charged with emo­ the harsh realities of the world him depicts the failed at­ to have been unsuccessful while named "Stage Fright," it re­ tion. Each character, no matter place their judging eyes upon tempt by discreet German of­ it really should have been ef­ volved around much more than how small or big the role was, you, do not let your feelings get ficials planning to assassinate fective. Again, this is coming the fear of poor performance. played a crucial part in the pro­ the best of you. Remember, it is ^Hitler and rescue the German from one who was not familiar This student-written show, by gression of the story and each only a little stage fright. people from the problems the with this or any Hitler assassi­ senior Joseph Bromfield and character conveyed their part of Nazi Party is causing inwards nation attempts. The historical Professor Dr. Cavenaugh, deals aswellasout. % accounts that were incorporated with the life and experiences of When a friend and I decid­ for the film were very effective actress Annie Russell in the ear­ ed to select Valkyrie to watch in in duplicating the setting of the* ly 1900's. Although this show JOSEPH BROMFIELD/ theatres, I was not very familiar movie, provided I should take is considered historical fiction, the sandspur with the German Resistance or the word of the movie itself as it depicted several historically TALENT: the Operation: Valkyrie. I, be­ my first general source of infor­ true facts from Annie Russell's Top to bottom: John ing open to watching any sort mation. life as an actress. Milford, Chelsea of movie, viewed the movie I am_one often sickened at After seeing this show, I feel Swearingen and Pe­ and did learn a little about the those who scoff at other's per­ compelled to communicate the ter Travis were just attempts by underground Nazi formances just because of prior talent within our own student some of the players offirials to assassinate their cor­ expectations that were not pre­ body. Knowing this show was in Bromfield's pro­ rupt fuhrer. Watching the film viously met or by the reputation co-written and directed by a duction from the perspective of a fresh of the actors. I personally de­ student is honestly remarkable mind, I was able to appreci­ fend the movie as being a very to me. It seems at times the idea ate the movie and remembered good - if not absolutely perfect - of writing a simple book report those who tried to save their - thriller-drama depicting an can be daunting. The idea of an sacred country. I bring up the important part of the history of entire play seems unimaginable. point of a fresh perspective be­ the German people and the re­ But, it was done and done well. cause I've noticed those who sistance towards the Nazi Party I found myself engaged in An­ antidpated the film and wanted by its own people. I loved the nie's plight to become a serious it to be a portrayal of a histori­ movie and greatly appreciated a actress. She had all the money cal fact they were familiar with story based on real events that and fame she could want, and tend to be disappointed or criti­ show the unmistakable passion yet all she wanted was respect. cal. Personally, I view this to be of the German people, which I The part of Annie Rus­ rather unfair. have never doubted. sell was played by freshman Top 8 movies of 2008 on top of that, the cinematography es. Although an expose on what it ity and ethical dilemmas that a true ceives email that his wife is alive and visual reverse aging effects are is like to be young, hungry and un­ hero faces. As for the last forty-five along with the tagline "Tell No DAVID SMITH breathtaking. stoppable in life at some points, the minutes: a befuddled mess, racing One." Guillaume Canet adapted the sandspur 7. "Boy A": Andrew Garfield film also deals with the delicacy of from one preposterous event to a for the screen and directed in this shines in what I consider to be the it all: love, friendship, success and seriously, undoubtedly ludicrous tale that takes every conceivable performance of the year by a lead the passion that drives us. character transformation that felt twist along the way of a man look­ With another year of films male actor. He plays a fictitious 5. "Gran Torino": The story of forced, rushed and ultimately, emp­ ing for salvation, and to set the real truth free about what happened having come and gone, it is time young man named Jack, whose a recently widowed racist named ty. It was a disappointing ending to seemingly a lifetime ago. You will to reflect upon and honor all that identity has been altered because Walt Kowalski, played by Clint an otherwise flawless picture. not leave the edge of your seat. made the previous year shine, of his role in a brutaj crime com­ Eastwood, learning to live again 3. "Paranoid Park": Gus Van while never forgetting to chastise mitted as a young man. The story in the ever-changing world around Sant is the single most talented 1. "Slumdog Millionaire": 'he films that you will never get of his redemption and attempt to him. Parts of this film are down­ man making movies today. Fol­ The Golden Globes sure took no­ your $13 back for. Unfortunately, forge a new life in a new place is right hilarious, including Clint's lowing the story of an accidental tice, as should everyone else yet to see this truly inspirational, epic I only have room for one of pre­ the subject of the film. How well relationship with his local barber. murder committed by a harmless tale of a young man who seem­ viously mentioned categories. So can you ever know someone who However, on a deeper level, the teenage skateboarder, Sant plunges us into an odyssey of the mind as ingly knows too much. One ques­ without further ado, here are the cannot tell you everything about movie delves into race relations, t0 we disentangle the emotions of a tion away from winning twenty P ten films of 2008 (in my hum­ themselves? That is just one of the empathy and life after losing the young man, Alex (Gave Nevins), million rupees, Jamal Malik (Dev ble opinion): many issues touched upon in this one you love. Clint reminds me fantastic film that forces you to of his "Dirty Harry" days when he struggling to come to grips with a Patel) suddenly finds himself under 8. "The Curious Case of Ben­ arrest, forced to answer questions re-examine the idea of youth of­ proclaims: "get off my lawn" to a harsh new reality. It twists, turns, jamin Button": Based on a short about his success. The answers fenders, crime and punishment as group of local thugs, but the ear­ and eventually unravels for him, story by F. Scott Fitzgerald and a mere adolescent boy carrying a lie in the recounting of a life so in­ a whole. nestness and sincerity of the char­ beautifully adapted for the screen burden all too heavy for the frag­ triguing, tragic, inspirational, and 6. "Reprise": Although a Nor­ acters at heart will be what is most by Eric Roth. It is Brad Pitt's most ile, contended mind of someone his awe-inspiring that you cannot be wegian film, it feels as if it is some­ memorable about this extraordi­ toipressive performance to date as age. left but breathless. And at the heart fte character of Benjamin Button, thing straight out of the French nary film. 2. "Tell No One": Based on of his past lays a girl, his true love. a man who is bom in his eighties New Wave movement. Joachim 4. "The Dark Knight": Every­ Harlan Coban's top-selling novel, Through stunning editing, direct­ ^d ages backwards. David Finch- Trier beautifully directs a script he one has come to know what made the story of Alexandre Beck (Fran­ ing, and production design, Slum­ er directs the epic tale which touch- co-wrote. The film follows the sto­ this movie so great: the perfor­ cois Cluzet) searching for closure dog Millionaire shines as homage es upon the journeys he embarks ry of Philip (Anders Danielsen Lie) mance of Ledger as the maniacal in his wife's death of eight years to a boy who overcame despair u and Erik (Espen Klouman-Hoin- Joker, the setting of Chicago as a Pon, the people he meets along the earlier. With new developments in because of love, and captures what Way, and the love, laughter, joy and er), two young aspiring novelists. dark, mythic Gotham, giving the story a pulsating heart and also the the case, he comes under suspicion, is distinctly human: the enduring sorrow felt. Truly an emotionally However, in the process of a little exploration of the moral complex- but everything changes when he re­ spirit of man. ^d spiritually moving movie, and thing called life, everything chang­ February 6, 2009 10 The Rollins College Sandspur [email protected] » r> y S Or ENTERTAINMENT Oscars predictions j^SSS*0 DAVID SMITH emy in recent memory, and of some of the finer pieces of the ELLEASE BENDER festival. Most impressive were the sandspur should be viewed as a failure on their part to truly honor the the sandspur carved wood creations and vi­ best of film. brant French cityscapes. While The non-nomination of most of the major pieces were Clint Eastwood for Gran To­ While we may all like to a bit out of a college student's February 22, 2009 signals rino was also a mini-shock of consider ourselves cultured price range, more modest piec­ the Academy of Motion Picture sorts, although in this case, enough to truly appreciate es were available for purchase Arts and Sciences honoring the the surprise nomination of the art we find at festivals, starting around twenty dollars. frequently it seems that once People were seen going home best in film of the previous year. Richard Jenkins for The Visi­ COURTESY OF MCTCAMPUS It is safe to say that after review­ tor in his place was a pleasant we step past the gates of the with smaller prints, trying to ing this year's nominations, the surprise. Jenkins delivers a steen, also won for her work at event, any ability to understand preserve a bit of their day in a Academy is still out of touch superb, yet understated perfor­ the Golden Globe Awards. But the art in front of us falls short. hanging illustration. with not only what the best of mance as an unenthused college enough squabbling for now, The white tents, fried food and The Museum of Art housed film is, but also what films the professor who forges an un­ and let us get to the fun part: lively surroundings are pleas­ even greater exhibits. The audiences cherish the most. likely bond with a pair of immi­ the predictions for that legend­ ant enough, but sometimes it is dozen artists that remained That being said, we can still grants-he finds living in one of ary Oscar pool we all dream of difficult to enjoy an event when the focus of the festival found have fun predicting who will his apartments. On the female one day winning. Yes, the sign it reflects the same aspects of their art house amongst a mas­ win amongst all of the hopeful front, there were two surprises we know movies better than ones you have attended previ­ sive, modern building filled contenders, and dissecting who in particular. Firstly, the fact anyone and the right to obtain ously. Surprisingly, this was not with works of great artists one actually deserves to be a con­ that Kate Winslet was nominat­ full-on bragging rights around the case at the Fort Lauderdale would not expect to find in a tender at all. ed for The Reader as opposed the local water cooler or dinner National Art Festival. With a museum located in a city of Fort The first surprise snub of to Revolutionary Road, which table. suggested donation of three to Lauderdale's size. The personal the nominations came in the many, including myself, con­ For Actor in a Leading Role, five dollars, visitors received highlight proved to be a series Best Picture category. The nom­ sider to be her best work of this I predict either Sean Penn as access to not only the festival, of Mao portraits by the late inations were: The Curious Case year. Also, Melissa Leo's nomi­ Harvey Milk (SAG Award Win­ but the Fort Lauderdale Mu­ Andy Warhol, images so iconic of Benjamin Button, Milk, Slum­ nation for Frozen River, the sto­ ner) or Mickey Rourke as Randy seum of Art as well. Droves of that one would expect to find dog Millionaire, Frost/Nixon, ry of a broke mother who runs "The Ram" Robinson (Golden people - a surprisingly hetero­ them in one of the major cities and The Reader. One film not immigrants across the border Globe Winner). It will be close, geneous group of people from of the nation. A new exhibit of on the list and one vastly over­ to make ends meet, was a sur­ but I give the edge to Sean Penn. all over the state - ventured the works of Carlos Luna, as rated film on the list should be prise of sort, mainly because it For actress in leading role, I be­ out to take part in the festival. well as the fantastic pottery of what jumps out at you. The is always hard for independent lieve Kate Winslet had too pow­ Families, art enthusiasts, hip­ the legendary Pablo Picasso/all Dark Knight was clearly the movies to create enough hype erful of a year not to win for her sters, even pets all came out to were available to visitors who movie event of this year, and not to garner an Oscar nomination. work in The Reader. Wall-E is check out the dozens of vendors paid the nominal suggested do­ only was it a box office smash, That being said, I view her Os­ a lock for animated feature film, selected from around the coun­ nation, an unreal and extremely but also critically acclaimed. car nomination as completely as is Heath Ledger for Actor in a try to showcase their creations nice perk of visiting the festi­ The Reader, on the other hand; well deserved. Supporting Role, in my opinion. along the vast waterfront. The val. received just mixed or average A final few surprises in­ Actress in a supporting role is a creations ranged from typical If in need of a day trip, reviews overall and managed cluded Bruce Springsteen's closer battle, but I will go with sketch pieces to more innovative Fort Lauderdale proves to be a only meager box office success. non-nomination for his origi­ Marisa Tomei for her work in displays. Giant sculpture of rab­ promising spot. The cafes along But, for a reason unknown to nal song "The Wrestler," which The Wrestler. And finally, for bits grazed the Museum of Art's the river walk offered four-dol­ all, the Academy went with the won the award at the Golden Best Picture, Best Director, and Lawn while easels were also set lar lunches while letting visitors latter for a best picture nomina­ Globes. Also, Robert Downey Best-Adapted Screenplay, I pre­ up to allow artists to join in on dine with views of river taxis tion. The Academy could be in­ Jr.'s nomination for playing Kirk dict that Slumdog Millionaire competitions of painting still and locally owned yachts. The formed of the fact that because a Lazarus in Tropic Thunder was will continue its strong award- life at the festival. Unlike some stores are all local and boast movie is a Weinstein production a surprise because of the Acad­ season run and come away with art festivals, which feel rigid extremely reasonable prices. and is about the Holocaust does emy's usual disdain for such the hardware. That being said, and directed at discrimmating Beautiful views combined with not mean it must be nominated commercial movies, and Sally the beauty of the Oscars lies in tastes, the Fort Lauderdale festi­ the warm South Florida weath­ for best picture. And vice-versa, Hawkins non-nomination for never knowing exactly what is val included all members of the er only confirmed the success going to happen or who will just because a movie is a box- Lead Actress for her hilarious community. of the naturally energetic and win. If this year's nominations office hit does not dismiss it as performance in Happy-Go- One did not have to be a effortlessly enjoyable festival have taught us anything, it is to trash. The submission to these Lucky was a surprise because of critic to enjoy the art at hand. adjacent to the storefronts. The expect the unexpected. cliches has plagued the Acad­ 'he fact that she, just like Spring- Painting images on granite Fort Lauderdale National Art stone, leatherwork, photogra­ festival was a true gem in a dtjM phy and rug weaving consisted with genuine, humble charm. I

Ulysses worth the MYSPACE.COM/ FRANZFERDI wait for Franz fans NAND Upon first listen, many fans tone for the band's new sound. f r o D may feel confused, maybe even ELLEASE BENDER "Ulysses," the current sin­ "Can't Stop ambivalent, about their opin­ gle and first taste of "Tonight" Feeling" the sandspur ions of the album. The quirky for the public, is understandably proved ex­ synthesizers have gone missing chosen as the starting track. Its tremely tenu­ and the jarring guitars replaced powerful electro sound mixed ous, almost You probably know Franz by ambient disco sounds. Try­ with all the other elements of annoyingl)' Ferdinand, the four lanky guys ing to remain unbiased from Franz, guitars, bass and drums repetitive, the out of Glasgow, Scotland as the rave reviews of peers, I attempt­ sets a challenging precedent version on singers of the stadium anthem ed to give the album a listen for the remainder of the album. "Tonight" is "Take Me Out." After pumping without expectations. One thing While the repetitive but none­ strong, replac­ out babies and leading a solitary learned upon listening to the al­ theless catchy upbeat numbers ing the drawn- existence for the past two years, bum: a listener cannot approach are there, such as "Turn It On" steady drum beats and pinings out original I was excited to know that this "Tonight" hoping for the same and "No You Girls" (possibly of Kapranos, the song ends with synch combinations with a peppy, clever band finally re­ exact angular guitars and catchy the most addictive song of the crashing guitars, poignantly re­ stronger, vibrant version. Em­ turned to the studio to provide choruses that came with their album), it is difficult to not no­ minding us that the Franz we bellishments to "Lucid Dreams" fans with tunes to replace their first two albums. The synthe­ tice the subdued turn taken by love has not gone missing, but simply add to the song's punch, constantly repeated, long sa­ sizers are downplayed but the the band. The songs no longer evolved, making progress as all changing the original song little ; vored songs of die past. defining talent of Franz's abil­ seem to beg for your atten­ bands must. but nonetheless adding to it For those who simply ity to develop deep lyrics and tion, but rather draw in listen­ If any complaints accompa­ charm. know Franz as the guys that catchy hooks has not left them. ers with the steady beats and ny the album, they only address If your expectations were sing "Take Me Out," their new While some lines simply cannot suave languishes of leader Alex the alterations made to songs high prior to making the pur' sound strays from their works go unnoticed (I'd never resort to Kapranos's voice. "Send Them that have long been unofficially chase, the album may take a of the past (as it should). Their kissing your photo/Honest/I just Away" has catchy guitar riffs included in Franz's routine. For few listens to grow on you. The indie and pop beats take a had to see /How the chemicals that provide an ethereal mix those familiar with the band's Franz we know and love seems darker, sleeker, funkier turn in taste their honey - Bite Hard), with the ambient vibes of the early demos, "Lucid Dreams" a bit hidden in this collection of their third album, "Tonight," they still remain accessible and song's remainder. "What She and "Can't Stop Feeling" differ ever-so-cool pinings. However and already have begun gener­ catchy for even the lacking liter­ Came For" continues to prove somewhat from their original while change has been ma°-e ating buzz amongst the music ary analyst. While there lies no that the band's subdued vibes conception. Many prefer the by the band, it is a change that community - not only for the pretentious subtleties in the mu­ are no less effective than overtly sounds of the past, but I cannot can be embraced as fans let out venture out of hiding but for sic, Tonight nevertheless pres­ energetic ballads of the past. help but celebrate the adjust­ a sigh of relief as the album their innovative new sound. ents an even more sophisticated Drawing listeners in with the ments. While original sounds proves well worth the wait. , Rolhhs College Sandspur [email protected] February 6, 2009 - SPORTS 11 Uthlete of the week: Friday February 27th Senior 2009 10:15pm Kristina Aronson Arnold Palmer Classic .it****^ STEPHANIE ELLENBERG After her sophomore cross the sandspur country campaign, Aronson VS joined the Rollins crew team. Explaining her love for the ^Ox.K Kristina Aronson is this sport, Aronson says, "I love the Lie's 'Athlete of the Week.' team aspect of crew and know­ T^on has accomplished ing that when I'm giving 100 lemendous achievements percent, there are eight other ighout her four years at people on the boat backing me ollins and has previously up. Crew is unique and with­ Kn awarded Athlete of the out everyone working together, feek.' Her story begins in her you're not going to get any­ Florida Tea ometown of Duvall, Washing- where." She has rowed on the Panthers ^^^^^^^^_ I located outside Seattle and team for the past two seasons. *The Rollins Club Hockey team will be playing a char­ • the Cascade Mountains. As a senior finishing her ity game called the Arnold Palmer Classic on February Lre, Aronson participated on last year here at Rollins, Aron­ 28th atJ 0:15PM vs FIT (home at RDV Sportsplex). T- Ker high school's soccer team son has promising plans for shirts and tickets for the game will be sold on campus luring her freshman and soph- the future. In the fall, she will (probably in front of the campus center), buckets will jBiore: years, before competing be attending graduate school be placed around campus at areas will people receive In the cross country team in for International Security. She change, and there will be a raffle during the game. All •junior and senior years. believes the semester she spent the proceeds are going to go to the Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital of Orlando. There w'll busses to Aronson matriculated to abroad in the fall of 2008 will llins College in the fall of COURTESY OF ROLUNSSPORTS. take students from mills lawn to the game (10 minute, help her next year. While in COM 5 and continued running car ride away). Switzerland, she studied small Directions:Take the ramp onto 1-4 E (RIGHT ATTHE ;s country. In her first col- t arms, light weapons and global RUNNING AND ROWING: Se­ CHEVRON GAS STATION). Take exit 90B to merge onto e season, she made the armed violence. As a hobby in nior Kristina Aronson has run Maitland Blvd/SR-414W. Distance: 1.5 miles (3 min­ ItCAA Division II South Re- her spare time, Aronson rides cross country for two years and utes). Turn right at Maitland Summit Blvd. Distance 1 Championship Top 50 horses and competed in horse rowed for two and a half. 279 feet.The Rink is directly on your left. (Only 10 Mi i team. She also won shows prior to suffering a re­ Minutes From Campus) econd team All Sunshine State cent back injury. The Sandspur wishes Miss Aronson the best at and second years at Rol- graduate school and in her fu­ ture endeavors.

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Men's basketball falls to rival Florida Southern in matchup of recent SSC players of the week

Aiding Wolf, fellow most of the first half. A GRAHAM GILBERT sophomore guard Jeremy Sharpe Wolf three-pointer with the sandspur . poured in 22 points, shooting less than seven minutes 5-11 from three point range; to go brought the Tars The Rollins Tars suffered a 6'8" senior center Craig Reichel within three at 29-26. tough 102-90 loss to Sunshine added 12 points while Pancratz The Mocs answered with State Conference foe Florida himself had seven rebounds to eight straight from long Southern at a crowded Alfond go along with 11 points. range, five from Rayfield Sports Center on Saturday Unfortunately, the Tars 90 himself, bringing the night. The loss lest the Tars (15-5 point effort was outdone by the halftime score to 50-37. overall, 7-2 SSC) alone in second Florida Southern Mocs due in Throughout the place in the conference and cost large part to sophomore Rion second half, Florida the team a chance to take over Ray field's 38 points. Rayfield, Southern held Rollins at sole possession of first place the SSC's Player of the Week for bay. With five minutes from Florida Southern (19-4 the period ending January 25th, remaining, the Tars overall, 8-1 SSC). shot 11-17 from deep. Pancratz found themselves down The loss came despite a observed, "He had one of the 11 points before going career night for 6'6" sophomore best shooting displays I've on a 9-0 run led by senior guard Nick Wolf, who ever been a part of: It's not like guard Kevin Hogan, who contributed 32 points, shooting he was hitting wide open easy poured in six points, and 11-18 from the field and 7-10 threes, he was putting them up Sharpe who completed from behind the arc. The Ohio from 30 feet and knocking them an old-fashioned three native's 32 points were five down consistently." point play with just over more than his previous Career However, Rayfield was not three minutes to go. ALEXIS OBERNAUER /thesai high set earlier this season. Wolf the only Moc with a "hot hand." Despite a valiant effort, HELD AT BAY: Sophomore Jeremy Sharpe scored 22 points whilev also contributed 10 rebounds The Mocs as a team shot 46% the Tars never got closer sophomore Nick Wolf had a career night, contributing 32 points. on the night. His level of play (33-71) from the field and 51% than 87-85, as Rayfield has been high throughout the (22-43) from outside. Helping hit a three on Florida the season. this past Wednesday at' year, earning him conference Rayfield, 6'4" senior guard Southern's next possession. At In spite of suffering a second against another SSC foe Player of the Week honors for Braxton Williams contributed the one minute mark, Rollins Leo University. The Lions th in-conference loss of the season, the period ending January 11 14 points while the brother had closed the gap to four, but Pancratz remains optimistic as in to the game in 5* f^ and the period ending January tandem of Terry and Brandon the Mocs sealed the game by the conference (12-10 c th well saying, "I think our team 4 . Zach Pancratz, a graduate Jenkins added 26. Pancratz hitting their free throws down knows that if we were to face 5-4 SSC) and were on * transfer student, said of Wolf's stated, "I don't care who you are the stretch despite the best them on any other night, we game winning streak, performance, "[Wolf] carried or how hard you play, if a team efforts of the Rollins students would probably come out on beating Barry UniversiJ us for awhile during the game. is shooting that well from three, including avid Tars basketball top with a win, but tonight was 54 over the weekend. I Every time they would make a it's going to be pretty tough to fan Steven Schwartz, who was their night and we have to tip for Wednesday's g^ run he would hit a few shots to beat them." disappointed by the outcome, our hats to them." scheduled for 5:30 p-^ bring us right back in it." e The teams stayed close for but looks forward to the rest of The Tars looked to rebound The Sandspur went to pr