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April 4 Unresponsive Student (Osprey Fountains): An officer arrived at the Osprey Fountains and found an unresponsive, but conscious, female student lying on the ground surrounded by a group of people. Her roommate and a friend visiting from Germany told the officer they had been at Whiskey River in the St. Johns Town Center earlier that night. The unresponsive student was under 21 and had a black “X” on her hand to signify that she was not allowed to drink Police alcohol. Her friends said they were not with her the entire time, so she could have consumed something without their knowledge. One friend said they found her in a locked stall in Whiskey River’s bathroom and had to crawl under the stall to secure her. After returning to the Osprey Beat Fountains, the girls requested rescue and the student was transferred to St. Vincent’s Hospital. Check out more Police Beats online at unfspinnaker.com

April 2 Theft (Lot 53): Over $2,000 floor men’s bathroom in the Osprey pain the night before, but eased it the field and no other thefts have been worth of property was reported stolen Hall. An unknown suspect entered the with medication. She said she began to reported. The case has been suspended. out of a UNF student’s car after leav- bathroom and ripped out 10 ceiling feel the pain again when she was get- ing it in Lot 53. The student, a resident tiles, two ceiling grids, the hand soap ting ready that morning, and it grew April 6 Stolen Property (Student Union of the UNF Hall, was unpacking her car dispenser, and the ceiling lights from worse as she walked to class. She said West Building): A UPD officer was con- in Lot 10 when she noticed her GPS, two of the showers. The ceiling tiles the pain became too much when she tacted by a student outside the West iPod charger and trumpet were miss- were then thrown into the mirrors, was in Building 8, and she fell to the building of the Student Union in ref- ing. Since the student does not use her breaking one and scratching two oth- ground on her knees. Another stu- erence to her missing cell phone. She car every day, it was some time before ers. An estimated total for the dam- dent found her and notified the police had been attending an event earlier she noticed the items were missing. age is around $1,000. The residents for help. in the building’s second floor confer- UPD reported that there was no new living around the bathroom said they ence room and left her travel bag with damage done to the car that would in- did not hear or see anything unusual April 6 Stolen Property (Harmon her phone inside. When she returned dicate someone broke into the vehicle. or suspicious during the assumed time Stadium): Two of the sponsor signs later, her phone was missing. The stu- The fingerprints UPD took did not pro- of the incident. There was no sign of on the fence that wraps around the dent had a friend call the phone and vide any usable evidence, and since the forced entry. Fingerprints and photos Harmon Stadium — the Moe’s Grill and a female voice answered but quickly car was parked in a large transit park- were not taken because Housing had Pepsi Cola banners — were reported hung up. An officer called the phone ing lot, a neighborhood search was not cleaned the bathroom before notifying stolen. The banners, which were located but no one answered. The next day, conducted. The case has been suspend- UPD. Until a suspect has been identi- on the east side of the fence, cost $300 the victim reported to UPD that she ed until a suspect is identified. fied, the case is suspended. each. There was no sign of entry or dam- and her mother had been in contact age to the fields. Both the groundskee- with the suspect and were planning to April 4 Vandalism (UNF Hall): A UPD April 5 Sick Person (Building 8): An of- per and Director of Athletic Marketing exchange the cell phone. UPD advised officer responded to the scene af- ficer responded to a sick student expe- said they did not see anyone suspicious against the meeting because it seemed ter a maintenance supervisor for UNF riencing pre-existing abdominal pain the night before the banners were re- unsafe, but the student did it anyway Housing reported vandalism in a first in Building 8. The student had felt the ported missing. There was no damage to and the phone was returned.

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3601 Kernan Blvd S. Ph: 888-867-2951 www.thedistrictonkernan.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com news 5 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Rally in Tally By Sarah Ricevuto staff reporter Catherine Byerly Students from each of Florida’s 11 public universities met in Tallahassee April 8 to promote Aim Higher, an initiative against tuition increases.

Students from each of Florida’s 11 state capital improvement fee worked into tu- meetings because at the end of the day investment and not as an expenditure.” universities gathered in Tallahassee April 3 ition. Bonding the CITF will allow uni- that’s why we’re here.” The rallying representatives met with to get a unified message across to state leg- versities to take out loans from the govern- Star Caudio, UNF Student Government Florida legislature to lobby on behalf of islators through the Aim Higher initiative. ment to complete a project immediately senator and history and political science their student bodies. Aim Higher is the initiative taken by stu- and pay back the loan using the fee. junior, said even though university stu- UNF students met with several mem- dent governments in Florida to make stu- Fassi said, “Without loans from the gov- dents usually think of rivalries when they bers of legislature to discuss their key dents aware of the annual tuition increase and ernment, students have to wait for money think of other universities, the desire to re- points, splitting into two groups to reach to speak out against it to Florida’s legislature. to accumulate from the fee.” duce tuition costs helps students bond. more people. In February, each of the 11 universities The day began before the sun rose. Cora Merritt, UWF Student Body Carlo Fassi outlined the students’ points delivered postcards to the capitol protesting Students met at the bus at seven in the to a staff member of Senator John Legg, the annual 15 percent tuition increase. In the morning for the three hour bus ride, missing while UNF SG senator and communica- 2003-’04 school year, the average cost per classes and work to lobby the legislature. Like housing, it is tions senior Ryan Traher spoke to Senator credit hour at UNF was $63.41. In 2012- The day was dampened by rain in the Kelli Stargel. ’13, the cost per credit hour was $170.20. capitol. Due to the weather, students could easy to get a loan Traher said the experience of talking to According to UNF Student Body not have a traditional rally. a senator was uncomfortable and shocking. President Carlo Fassi, the state senate Students stood behind Frank T. Brogan, but harder to pay it back,” Traher said his group’s meeting with a staff is against any increase in tuition, but the Chancellor of the State University System member was cancelled but the senator was House of Representatives is asking for a six of Florida, as he delivered his message to Fuller said. “Increasing tuition able to give them a minute or two. percent increase. the press. He said, “It was overwhelming but a Students attending Rally in Tally met “For the first time in a long time, we are for students will increase the complete honor. I never thought I’d be in with legislators to lobby primarily for an working together off the same sheet of mu- Tallahassee lobbying state government.” end to tuition increases. Other talking sic,” Brogan said. debt.” After working in groups, all the UNF “ — Dr. Frank Fuller points included support for an increase in Brogan said there is nothing students students met with Dr. Frank Fuller, Senior Bright Futures funding, in-state tuition for can’t do. Policy advisor on K-20 education to the veterans, and in-state tuition for all natural “We have the human potential to do President and public relations senior, said Florida Senate. born citizens. [anything] and more if we are permitted to she likes Rally in Tally because it brings Fuller said student loans will become a lot Students also lobbied to bond the Aim Higher,” Brogan said. “The students students together. like housing loans. He said 62% of people Capital Improvement Trust Fund (CITF). here today are the future. Aim Higher and “I love Aim Higher because it has really are asking for postponement of payment. CITF is where the funding for school invest in the future.” united all 11 universities and we’re only as “Like housing, it is easy to get a loan but projects, like the Wellness Complex, comes Cortez Whatley, President of the Florida strong as when we’re united and we come harder to pay it back,” Fuller said. “Increasing from. The Florida Student Association is Student Association and UCF Student Body with a united message,” Merritt said. tuition for students will increase the debt.” advocating to issue the bonds to complete President, said, “It’s not the best weather but University of South Florida Student Fuller explained the concept of an edu- school projects. we have the best representation.” Body President and political science senior cation bubble to UNF students. An educa- CITF comes from a building and Fassi said, “If it rains we’ll just go to our Brian Goff said his school has supported tion bubble is an economic theory that says Aim Higher since the beginning. Goff said while tuition increases, degrees decrease USF delivered over 1,000 postcards. and the student loan industry is threatened Goff said working together with all the due to default rates. schools for a unified message was the only Michelle Staton, UNF Director of way to secure the future. Governmental Affairs, said she put TJ Villamil, UF Student Body President many hours into coordinating the trip to and entrepreneurship masters student, Tallahassee for UNF students and stayed said, “We had a little rally just like UNF. in her SG office until 3 a.m. the morning Actually they were the first to take the lead of the rally. on that so we were really appreciative of She said, “It is wonderful camaraderie their support.” to see we can remove any sports rivalry to “This is something that I think really work towards the greater good.” set apart the state university system this year,” said UF Student Body President Elect and political science senior Christina Bonarrigo. “We changed the tone, we Email Sarah Ricevuto at [email protected]. Catherine Byerly changed the message, and showed our Dr. Frank Fuller spoke with Carlo Fassi about education bubbles and student loans. state that we are asking to be viewed as an NEWS 6 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Adobe Suite coming to campus WE VALUE YOUR INPUT UNF TOBACCO FREE ?

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By erica santillo Final Open Forum Contributing reporter Hughes said IT chose to update its Wednesday, April 17th 12 p.m.- 1 p.m. Adobe programs because of responses from UNF has purchased the Adobe Master their student surveys. Collection for computers on campus. “Students listed Adobe products in the UNF Student Union Ballroom Kathy Hughes, IT Director of User surveys as programs they wanted to access Services, said these programs will be in- remotely, and they got the programs they TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED POLICY GO TO: stalled in the Mathews General Purpose asked for,” Hughes said. WWW.UNF.EDU/HEALTHPROMOTION/TOBACCO-FREECAMPUS.ASPX Lab and the Art and Graphic Design de- Kennerly Cotton, a UNF graphic design partment labs during Summer A. She said major, said while the art department may the programs will be installed in library benefit from the purchase, all students de- If you cannot attend and wish your voice to be heard computers by the fall. serve access to the programs. please email [email protected] with your comments. Hughes said the university partnered “I think these programs would be a good We look forward to hearing from you! with USF in February to enter a three year thing for the art department, but even if agreement with Adobe. She said the total you aren’t an art major you should have cost of the programs is $358,000 and it was some knowledge of them,” Cotton said. funded by student IT fees. Hughes said the combination of both schools’ full time equivalent student en- Email Erica Santillo at rollment was above 50,000, which let the [email protected]. schools receive a discount from Adobe. Students attend smoking forum

By sarah ricevuto William Tutwiler, a UNF finance senior, staff reporter said there was no need for students to ex- pose other students. This week’s public forum for the proposed Gabriel Quintas, a UNF political science tobacco ban had more than one student junior, said, “The CDC also released a zom- show up. bie survival guide. You choose who to trust.” Eric Armetta, a UNF political science ju- The CDC is the source of the majority of nior, was the first student to speak. Armetta, statistics on secondhand smoke. a non-smoker, is against the ban on tobacco. New Senate President Chris Brady said Armetta touched on UNF’s current smok- Student Government does not want to im- ing policy, which says one cannot smoke pose a smoking ban. He said SG wanted within 25 feet of a building. Armetta said student opinions, and the forum showed the urns for cigarrette butts were within that they need to do some more research. 25 feet range. Dylan Farrell, a UNF sociology sopho- “They set you up for failure,” he said. more, told a story about a tour group he led Charles Skibinski, a UNF communica- where a UNF smoker blew smoke into the tions freshman, was also against the ban. He face of someone on tour. He said this repre- said there is no evidence about the effects sents the university badly. of secondhand smoke outside. Skibinski Shelly Purser, Director of Health said UNF is trying to ban smoking to make Awareness and Promotion, said there will be campus healthier, but said the new Chick- another public forum held later this month. fil-a is an example of how the health initiative is not being implemented. Skibinski said skin cancer is harmful to Email Sarah Ricevuto at students too. [email protected]. “Are we going to minimize sun exposure next?” he said. OPINIONS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com discourseWednesday, April 10, 201377 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 This is how we work it Awarded the 2010 Pacemaker Award The Spinnaker explains its intentions by the Associated Collegiate Press. Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest e’re concerned. on staff. In fact, Stromquist mentions errors that by the Florida College Press Association. The Spinnaker received two Bruno also mentions that it’s not her job appeared in the “(S)igma (G)amma?” article

Spinnaker Staff letters to the editor from mem- to teach our writers responsible journalism. — sometimes errors come from our sources. Editor in Chief Lindsay Montgomery Wbers of the Swoop Squad in response to “(S) Right again. That’s not her job, it’s ours -- More often, a reporter misinterprets what Art Director Joey Taravella igma (G)amma?” We’ve published both on which brings to light something significant, they’ve heard, and most painfully, some er- page 8. something that defines CSM: Everyone rors are edited in by copy editors trying to Layout Editors Julie Henderson Christine Kegel The reason for our unease is twofold: both on our staff is still learning. That’s why clarify or simplify. We do our best to own Spencer Goldbach letters suggest a misunderstanding of 1) we’re here. up to these mistakes in the corrections box Copy Chief Jacob Harn how the Spinnaker feels about Greek Life, Britt Stromquist wrote the second let- each week. Opinions Editor and 2) the paper’s process and priorities. ter we received. In it, she claims that the For the newspaper, every story goes Copy Editors Katie Tison We occasionally use this space to share Spinnaker wasted her boss’s time by includ- through a reporter, then an editor, then Marina Ubert how the paper you’re reading gets put to- ing only one sentence about the Swoop a copy editing process in which two staff Carl Rosen gether. These letters have spurred us to do Squad from a 15-minute interview. members read through every word. And Daily News Editors Lydia Moneir it again. For us, interviews are never a waste of then somebody reads it again, just to find Gordon Rhyne Angela Bruno’s letter begins by saying, time, even if none of their content makes that one misspelling that may not even be Enterprise Editor Catherine Byerly “It’s no secret that the staff at the Spinnaker it into the final story. They are necessary to there. Can you imagine how maddening it is Sports Editor Travis Gibson is not favorable to the Greek community.” contextualize the reporters’ understanding for us that things still slip through? Features Editor Dargan Thompson And she’s right; we strive toward neutral- of the subjects they research. Besides, it’s Stromquist says we should be “motivat- ity and objectivity in our news, not favorit- better to hear unneeded information than ing students to get involved by properly Photo Editor Randy Rataj ism — though we do really like the Greek to not do an interview and wonder if you’ve informing them,” which is, coincidentally, a Assistant Photo Editor Sean Patterson Life members who work at the Center for missed something. great description of the overarching theme Ali Blumenthal Student Media with us. Interviews are critical to what we do here, of the editorials published in the Spinnaker Distributor Tyler Neimeyer She highlights the demands of both and the more accurate, thorough informa- this year. Adviser John Timpe Greek Life and Swoop Squad — and we tion we’re told, the better articles we can We do our best to give you timely, ac- Publisher Gainesville Sun can relate to many of them. We also have to write. It would be terribly detrimental to curate information, but we know we’re not Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 speak to people we don’t know, maintain re- the process for anyone to think giving the always right — so we hope by informing 1 UNF Drive lationships with important offices on cam- Spinnaker access to that information is at all you about our process, you’ll be motivated Jacksonville, FL 32224 pus, and prove ourselves to secure positions a waste of time. to help us get better. Phone (Main Office): 904.620.2727 Phone (Advertising): 904.620.1599 Lindsay Montgomery – Editor in Chief Joey Taravella – Art Director Fax: 904.620.3924 Editorial Board Jacob Harn – Copy Chief unfspinnaker.com

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Due to a reporter’s error, on page 5 ell, it seems even “The Force” Daniel of the March 27 issue, the quote “We couldn’t save gaming developer don’t want to be looked upon as the LucasArts. Disney announced Woodhouse wellness enforcement freaks,” was not the closure of the studio April 3. Around attributed to Shelly Purser. W // Staff Columnist 150 LucasArts staffers have been thrown out of their jobs. Due to a copy editor’s error, the The official statement from Disney reads: Wars, both of which were received poorly. March 29 baseball box score on page “After evaluating our position in the games Despite this, LucasArts was developing 22 of the April 3 issue did not read market, we’ve decided to shift LucasArts two new promising titles, Star Wars 1313 that Joe Wielbruda scored two runs. from an internal development to a licens- and Star Wars First Strike, before its acqui- ing model, minimizing the company’s risk sition by Disney. Due to a copy editor’s error, the while achieving a broader portfolio of qual- With the death of LucasArts, all hope March 30 baseball box score on page ity 'Star Wars' games.” for these games seeing the light of day has 22 of the April 3 issue did not read Of course, this is a load of garbage — Joey Taravella | Spinnaker been extinguished. Not to mention any that UNF beat ETSU by a score of in October, when Disney purchased both hope fans had for LucasArts developing the 11-4. LucasFilm and LucasArts, it stated that it titles, but quirky point-and-click adventure long awaited sequels Star Wars: Battlefront had no intention of laying anyone off. games such as Maniac Mansion, LOOM, 3 and Star Wars: Republic Commando 2. Due to an editor’s error, the photo on Disney has never really cared about de- and the Monkey Island series. LucasArts Besides Mickey Mouse, George Lucas is page 22 of the April 3 issue was not veloping quality video games, consider- also developed a few military simulators also to blame for this unfortunate event, as indicated as one shot during a past ing its own video game developer, Disney like Strike Force and Battlehawks 1943. it was he who sold his company to Disney game. Interactive Studios, has produced mostly Starting in the ‘90s and continuing into seven months ago. mediocre to poor movie licensed games. the 2000s, LucasArts focused almost ex- The closure of LucasArts is not only a The majority of these games were devel- clusively on creating Star Wars games. They sad day for Star Wars fans and gamers as oped by third-party developers, showing also published Mercenaries: Playground of a whole, but also a worrying sign about Fee-paying students are entitled to just how little Disney pays attention to destruction, Fracture, and Thrillville— three the way Disney intends to handle the Star one free issue; subsequent issues are $.50. For non-UNF students videogames in the first place. non-Star Wars games. Wars property. each paper is $.50. LucasArts was founded back in 1982 The developer hit some bumps in the by none other than George Lucas himself. road with two of its latest titles, Star Wars: Email Daniel Woodhouse Their first games were not, in fact, Star Wars The Force Unleashed 2 and Kinect Star at [email protected] OPINIONS 8 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Letters to the Editor Greek Life attracts outgoing, motivated students

t’s no secret that the staff at The must go through “an little more than a microphone and your not taking into account the type of person Spinnaker is not favorable to the Greek elaborate process” in personality. I had to prove that I was com- needed to run both SG and fraternal orga- community. As a Greek woman and a order to find their fortable with speaking to all types of stu- nizations. Sure, only 8% of UNF students ISwoop Squad senior, I can understand why. fraternal home. This dents and parents. Not just anyone can do are Greek. But did it not occur to you that As a fraternity or sorority member, we do is a socially grueling what Swoop Squad does for this school, this 8% contains some of the most outgo- expect to “run the school,” as your article process, especially for and your article did not do the organiza- ing and motivated students? For these stu- referenced (a reckless quote without attri- sorority women. You tion justice (also partially a result of more dents, the transition from Greek life to SG bution, but I digress). We have the largest must speak to people reckless quotes from Kris Dalton, but it is or Swoop Squad is an easy one. community at UNF in terms of organiza- you don’t know (even Angela Bruno not my job to teach your writers respon- Are there outgoing individuals who are tions. Our influence is far-reaching; we more stressful: women sible journalism). not Greek? Of course. Being Greek and raise huge amounts of money for chari- you don’t know) for many hours on end, From Presidential Envoys to Swoop being successful in Student Government ties, bring in large crowds to our events whilst wearing very uncomfortable shoes Squad to Greek Life, these organizations are not mutually exclusive traits. Some of and, as “Sigma Gamma” pointed out, we and smiling very big the whole time. This, I share a single requisite: their members must the best people I know at UNF are not have a significant majority in Student think, takes a special type of vigor, an out- be comfortable with themselves and outgo- Greek, but friendly and wonderful individ- Government. The article implies that we going personality and a very good attitude ing enough to be comfortable with others. uals who get involved with the university. run the government of UNF with our best (some Dr. Scholl’s don’t hurt either). This translates to Student Government. Was this article written unfairly to- interests in mind, not those of the 92% of These traits that I am blessed to pos- Potential senators campaign throughout wards Greek senators and campus leaders? students who are non-Greek (absolutely sess, have allowed me to become Greek. campus, seeking signatures and answering Definitely. false; the past two Greek-run administra- And not JUST Greek: I am an involved questions from complete strangers. Elected I'm not trying to be a spokesperson for tions have accomplished far more than the Greek. Swoop Squad has been the single senators work in committees, collaborate every sorority girl on campus, others may non-Greek SG President you referenced most important college experience for me. with other UNF organizations and speak feel very differently than I do. This was in terms of tangible results for the student I welcome potential Ospreys to the cam- to the entire Senate. Student Government my individual reaction to a poorly-written body). pus, speak to their parents, maintain a re- is not for the shy or fainthearted. Neither article. I think, however, your writers are confus- lationship with many important offices on is Greek life. Thanks for your time, ing correlation for causality. campus and become an advocate for UNF Don’t get me wrong: not every sorority If you think about the type of person everywhere I go. Joining Swoop Squad was or fraternity member is a type-A person- who is most likely to “go Greek,” a few also a grueling process. As a tour guide and ality. There is a place for everyone within Angela Bruno personality traits come to mind. It’s men- orientation leader, you have to be able to Greek life. But a major mistake your writ- tioned in the article that potential members improvise, to entertain large crowds with ers made when working on this article was

Involvement for everyone, not just Greeks

’m writing out of frustration with the bias. On the contrary, support each other’s philanthropies, the for missing a respectable opportunity. The S(igma) G(amma) article published Swoop Squad encour- student body will take the Spinnaker more Center for Student Media possesses so in the March 27 issue regarding the ages all students to seriously when it starts doing simple re- much responsibility and power to influ- IGreek population in Student Government. participate, but rather search to ensure accuracy. ence the public’s opinion, and that power is Besides violating multiple fact errors, the than illustrating that, The most important thing I, along with wasted weekly. It could be motivating stu- Spinnaker misinterpreted quotes and ap- the Spinnaker wasted Student Government and Swoop Squad, dents to get involved by properly inform- pears determined to inspire nothing more my boss’s time. want students to know is that you absolute- ing them, but it would rather write stories than false information. It is indeed true ly do not need to be Greek to get involved highlighting how different we are up in First, it’s utterly unprofessional to Greek students occu- Britt Stromquist with this university. Greeks should not be Student Government from the student start an article with a quote from almost py many of the leader- criticized for passionately loving the school body. If the Spinnaker wants diversity up in two years ago with no source attributed. ship positions at UNF, and the Spinnaker and therefore participating all throughout Student Government, this is not the proper Instead of generalizing the Swoop Squad, produced the numbers to support this. the campus. I honestly want every single strategy. All this does is create a tension give some credibility by naming the person However, many of the other facts in the ar- student to experience and gain the same between organizations. We’re all Ospreys, who spoke that day and stated said quote. ticle are completely incorrect. For example, benefits from UNF I have through my in- and whether you’re Greek, non-Greek, in Additionally, the quote from Kris Dalton Senate President Zak Varshovi did not ap- volvement. Whether through a club, Greek student government or walk to and from poorly represented her in the story. I sat point Senator Chris Brady to the position life, intramurals or Student Government, your car to class every day, we are here to in on the interview and the goal was to of Senate President, Varshovi simply nomi- so many existing opportunities are wasted work together, making the community we share information on the process of join- nated him. The article also stated “Kappa because students fail to take advantage call home a little better. ing Swoop Squad. The interview lasted Alpha Omega” hosted Derby Days with of them. So I urge my fellow Ospreys to P.S. If Student Government really around 15 minutes and one sentence made Sigma Chi. First, it is Kappa Alpha Order, go out of their comfort zones and get in- stands for Sigma Gamma do I get a stole it to the article. A sentence that failed to and second, Derby Days is Sigma Chi’s volved. It’s your money, put it to use and do at graduation? depict what Kris explained, and instead Philanthropy, which supports Huntmans more than just go to your classes! insinuated Swoop Squad practices Greek Cancer Institute. While all the Greeks Lastly, I want to chastise the Spinnaker Britt Stromquist

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Tearing up the park: Osprey Productions brings a professional BMX show to UNF

By Jason Howard staff reporter Performer List: Ron Thomas (Announcer) Seth Klinger Bicycles are one of the world’s most pop- Eric Vasquez ular modes of transportation. Dan Sieg The bicycle is real people power; it’s just Eric Trombley you and the basic machine. Cory Yarbrough Andrew Fox BMX bikes, however, differ from the av- Lane George erage bike. Chris Dziema (Skateboarder) These bikes are like your short, stout Jimmy Hake (Inline) cousin that wrestled in high school, only Cory Wiergowski (Brought in to after learning he wouldn’t grow any higher replace Tyler Fernengel) than 5 foot 1 inch tall. The bikes are still light, though, swinging from bar to seat. Osprey Productions brought out Rise down, including some bold guests in at- Above BMX, a Pennsylvania-based com- tendance. pany bringing their own mobile equip- Ellie Hinck, a UNF marketing sopho- ment, for a show in Lot 14 April 6 . more, was one of the hopped-over guests. The team consisted of nine riders and “[I] saw some pretty gnarly stuff happen: two non-bikers — a skateboarder and an BMX, inline skating and skateboarding,” aggressive inline skater. she said. There were flips, 360s, can-cans, grinds, For the riders, the show is business as tail-whips, bar spins and flares. One guy usual, but they work doing what they love. even rode up a flight of stairs. Dan Seig, rider and manager, said his big- The list goes on. The performers tore up gest motivation to ride is that it clears his a brand new track, a full park designed to head and he can do it whenever he wants. showcase the wide variety of talent. “You don’t need anybody to do it, so you The performers brought a little technical can do it by yourself,” Sieg said. “It’s a self stuff to show, but they knew what the audi- motivated sport. It comes from within, and ence wanted: big air. once you do it, it’s so satisfactory.” Air comes in a variety of flavors, but the Following the show, the team couldn’t ingredients are usually the same; speed, keep off the park. They looked like they vert, practice and cojones. could ride all night. Even after the last Chris Dziema dominated a park de- autograph and a wave goodbye, they signed for BMX on a skateboard, stalling kept riding. on just the lip of a topless 9-foot ramp. These guys go all out, whether it’s for The youngest rider at the age of 17, Eric crowds of hundreds or just them in a park. Trombley, made mincemeat of the park showing off his skills. Jimmy Hake tore it up on inline skates, can- Email Jason Howard at [email protected] nonballing around the park like a madman. photos by sean patterson | spinnaker Riders Cory Wiergowski and Seth The Rise Above BMX team put on a thrilling performance Saturday in Lot 14. Shown above, Klinger hopped over nine people lying one of the riders swoops through the air. EXPRESSIONS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 10, 2013 1111 That’s the ticket! A rundown of the artists performing at the event: Seven Springs Chris Webby Ozzie’s Spring Ticket Music Festival brings 4 p.m. Stage 1 7:05 p.m. Stage 1 From: Jacksonville, Fla. From: Norwalk, Conn. eight artists for day long event Genre: Indie/Rock/Folk/Alternative Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop Bringing a Jacksonville flair to open the event is The 24-year-old rapper Chris Webby has al- By Dargan Thompson the band Seven Springs, which won its spot in the ready worked with artists such as Bun B, Mac features editor coming up: festival by coming out on top in OP’s Battle of the Miller and Freeway. Bands event March 2. Some of the band members, • Ozzie’s Spring Ticket Music Festival With music festivals cropping up all over will take place in the Coxwell Am- including the lead singer, are fellow Ospreys. The Ready Set the country this spring and summer, UNF phitheater April 12. Gates open 8 p.m. Stage 2 at 3 p.m. and the show runs from New Bloom From: Fort Wayne, Ind. is bringing one to our campus April 12 4 - 11 p.m. with two stages, eight different artists, and 4:40 p.m. Stage 2 Genre: Pop/Electronica From: Los Angeles, Calif. The Ready Set is the stage name of Jordan Mark plenty of food and inflatables. • Admission is free with an Osprey1 Brent Fine, director of Osprey Card and $15 if you want to bring Genre: Alt Indie Pop Witzigreuter. Pete Wentz, the bassist from Fall Out Productions, said OP had originally a non-Osprey friend. The name is fitting, as New Bloom only formed Boy, signed The Ready Set to his label, Decaydance planned to have a traditional mainstage in the beginning of 2013. Like Seven Springs, New Records, in 2009. • There will be free parking avail- Bloom is a five-piece band with a female lead vo- event in early March, but had a hard time able at 1:30 in Lot 15 or Garage calist, but this group hails from the West Coast. finding available bands, due to the large 38. DJ Hesta Prynn amounts of music festivals happening 8:50 p.m. Stage 3 (rollout onto Stage 1) around the country. So they decided to Things to leave at home: The Static From: New York, N.Y. video cameras, backpacks, bikes, push back the date and change it to a festi- 5:30 p.m. Stage 1 Genre: Dark Dancefloor Tracks drugs, weapons, laser pointers, From: Washington, D.C. Julie Potash, known as Hesta Prynn, started in val style with several different bands. lawn chairs, pets, coolers, skate- Genre: Rock music as part of the hip-hop group Northern State While the event comes out to about the boards and umbrellas. same price as other OP concerts, it makes On The Static’s facebook page, the band de- and then branched out on her own when the band things a little bit more difficult logistically. scribes itself as a “glam-powered rock ‘n’ roll party broke up. She now travels the country as a DJ and Fine said OP will be setting up the stage machine!” Need we say more? a pop music ghostwriter. from the UNF Arena as a second stage to On the other hand, Alana Elrod, a nurs- the left of the main stage. Sets will alter- ing junior, said she would prefer a concert Air Dubai Boys Like Girls nate between the stages, with five minute of one more recent artist versus a bunch of 6:15 p.m. Stage 2 9:40 p.m. Stage 1 gaps between bands. smaller artists. From: Denver, Colo. From: Boston, Mass. Student opinions on the event vary. “I have no idea who [the artists] are,” she Genre: Alternative/Hip-Hop Genre: Pop Punk/Alternative Matthew Studiale, a coastal biology said, “so I really don’t care to go.” Beginning as a hip hop duo in 2008, Air Dubai You probably sang along to Boys Like Girls’ song sophomore, said he likes festivals, as they has developed into a six member band known for “The Great Escape” back in the summer of 2007. give attendees more time to socialize and energetic live performances. The band released its third album in December af- are popular with college students. Email Dargan Thompson at ter taking a hiatus in 2011 so the members could [email protected] work on side projects.

Are protein supplements doing more harm than good?

rotein has always had a positive im- Noor are often high in calories. Taken alongside age in the public eye. We all know your regular amount of food, the addition of it as the lovely nutrient that helps Ashouri protein smoothies will spike up your caloric us grow strong. But here in America, we intake and cause you to gain weight. P // Staff Reporter like things in excess. Americans consume twice as much protein than the recom- You Don’t Need ‘Em mended daily value in meat alone, accord- means the kidney has to work extra hard. ing to a study by Door to Door Organics. This could result in kidney damage, accord- Save your money and get all the protein and So it’s no surprise that protein supple- ing to the British Dietetic Association. other necessary nutrients from whole foods. ments have filled the shelves and emptied A high intake of protein can equate to • 3 glasses of skim or whole milk - 24 g our pockets. But how much good are these calcium lost in excretion, according to a of protein supplements really doing our bodies? study done by The Journal of Nutrition. • 3 scrambled eggs - 20 g of protein Women, on average, should consume 46 More calcium in urine means less calcium • 1/2 a chicken breast - 27 g of protein grams of protein daily, and men around 56 for your bones. Spread over a long term pe- • 2 tbsp. of peanut butter - 9 g of protein grams, according to the Centers for Disease riod, this could result in osteoporosis. • 1 cup of black beans - 15 g of protein

Control. This is not as much protein as you Protein supplements may cause dehydra- courtesy of wiki commons The FDA does not have guidelines regu- may think. Roughly 3.5 ounces of Hemp tion. With these supplements, water travels lating supplements. Yet we were more than Protein Powder contains 50 grams of pro- to muscle instead of blood. This means less A Weight Loss Mechanism? willing to give the gym supplement indus- tein on its own. If a few ounces of this pro- water in circulation and the potential for de- try, which includes protein supplements, tein powder is giving us enough protein for hydration. This process also triggers another Let’s take the thousands of protein $2.7 billion in 2008, according to the New the entire day without eating anything else, thought. While protein supplements are smoothies claiming to help you lose weight. York Times. Considering the aforemen- perhaps the risk is worth considering. commonly taken in an effort to build muscle When protein smoothies replace meals, tioned risks, perhaps the FDA should con- mass, a study done by The Journal of Sports then your caloric intake will likely go down sider investing their time in this. Is Supplemental Protein Risky? Sciences suggests increased muscle mass is and result in weight loss. Be aware that pro- only due to water retention. tein smoothies do not always contain all the Excessive levels of protein means more necessary nutrients otherwise gained by Email Noor Ashouri at substances for your kidney to get rid of. This eating whole foods. But protein smoothies [email protected] EXPRESSIONS 12 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Evil Dead rises from the grave to a new generation

t’s a general opinion among both fans Daniel and moviegoers that remakes tend to suck. Bad remakes usually rehash the Woodhouse Ioriginal scene for scene (The Omen 2006), // Staff Columnist or destroy everything the original stood for (Rollerball 2002). A good remake takes the 4.5 / 5 original, builds on it, and introduces new elements in order to improve the overall and speaks a series of words from the an- quality (King Kong 2005). So where does cient text of the pages. An evil presence is the new Evil Dead rank compared to the released that causes Mia to crash her car and 1981 original? get raped by the branches of a tree (and yes, courtesy of facebook The plot follows about the same format this same thing happened in the original). as the original: a group of friends (Mia, Infected with a demonic essence, she does this through the use of physical ef- Special mention goes out to the movie’s David, Eric, Olivia, and Natalie) spend a returns to the cabin where the demon at- fects rather than computer-generated im- composer Roque Baños for crafting an weekend in a secluded cabin in the woods. tempts to spread to rest of the group. Soon agery, like the 2004 The Fog remake. The amazing score that gives the audience the A couple things have been changed. For they realize that they’ll have to commit un- technique allows the brutality of the kills sensation that something from the bowels instance, the reason why the kids go to the speakable acts of violence if they want to to really sink in and gives the film the look of Hell itself has come to devour the souls cabin in the first place is much more in- survive the night. that it’s still grounded in reality. While of the living. teresting. Mia has been addicted to hero- Director Fede Alvarez and writers Rodo the scares themselves don’t elicit the same While it may not live up to its poster ine for some time now, so her friends have Sayagues and Diablo Cody have written a shock value of the original, the scenes are line, “The most terrifying film you will ever brought her to the cabin so she can detox, script filled with guts, but no glory, if you tense enough to keep you on the edge of experience,” Evil Dead is a satisfying in- unlike the original where the kids were know what I mean. Heads are squished your seat. stallment to its franchise that pays homage simply on vacation. like cantaloupes, limbs are severed, bones The cast portray their respective char- to its original, while giving us a fresh new Eventually, Mia freaks out from the get crushed, flesh is barbequed, and bodily acters well, especially Jane Levy as Mia, experience at the same time. isolation and drives off into the woods. fluids are vomited. Hemophobics may feel whom the demon uses to taunt the other Meanwhile, Eric finds a book in the cabin’s inclined to step out of the theater or at least characters by occasionally switching be- basement; its cover is made of human skin bring several puke bags, as there is enough tween Mia and the demonic form. With Email Daniel Woodhouse at and might as well have had a neon sign plasma spilled to fill about 20 blood banks. some great makeup work, combined [email protected] hovering over it that said, ‘Bad things will Fede Alvarez does an excellent job of with some creepy performances, the ac- happen if you read this book!’. utilizing Sam Raimi’s style of the original tors are able to display a chilling appear- Eric goes against the advice of several Evil Dead, focusing more on the ‘EWW’ ance that something sinister has taken warnings written in blood inside the book rather than the more common ‘BOO.’ He over these characters.

of the If you could say one thing to Kim Q Jong-un, the dictator of North Week: Korea, what would you say?

“Eat a Snickers.”

Shelby Singletary, junior, anthropology

“Don’t end the world.”

Daniel Diaz, junior, finance

“F*** you.”

Chris Rudasill, sophomore, psychology

“Using nuclear weapons is not the answer.”

Hannah Cahill, senior, international studies Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com sports 13 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Plans for UNF football get sacked The implementation of a “We started adding in these numbers: “Football, as a proposal, was, to some ex- football program isn’t feasible travel fees and associated travel costs, how tent, dead on arrival,” Fassi said. much it costs to join a conference, schol- Fassi said Title XI requirements, the in the foreseeable future arships, facilities,” Ashton said. “The num- current climate of the board of governors bers just kept adding up.” and overall costs, were all factors in UNF’s Ashton said UNF couldn’t pay for choice to postpone the implementation of By Travis Gibson football with student fees from only a football program. Sports editor 16,500 students. Fassi said he has been provided with de- “That doesn’t mean there will never be tailed preliminary costs of bringing foot- UNF President John Delaney issued an football at UNF. What it means is, not ball to UNF. email to students informing them the uni- right this moment,” Ashton said. “We’re “It’s not doable now but when enroll- versity will not pursue a football program Spinnaker looking at probably at least five, maybe 10 ment goes up, when we have more sup- in the near future. years out.” port from the state, it’s very doable,” Fassi “After much financial examination, we continued growth, football is probably in- Ashton said in order to spread the cost of said. “Right now we wouldn’t even have the have concluded that we just can’t make [a evitable for UNF at some point. a football team so it wouldn’t be too expen- money to build facilities.” football program] work,” Delaney said in “We will continue to develop the sports sive per student, enrollment would need Delaney assured students that when the his email. and recreation fields’ master plan in anticipa- to be around 25,000. She said increasing time is right, the university would reevalu- Delaney went on to say UNF explored tion of long-term growth that will hopefully enrollment would depend on the economy, ate the possibility of football. the feasibility within the budget constraints, include Osprey football,” Delaney said. state legislature and additional funding, and the numbers simply didn’t add up. Vice President of Public Relations but UNF’s admissions standards would not Email Travis Gibson at Delaney said that a Florida university Sharon Ashton said the administration had change regardless of football. [email protected] needs enrollment of about 25,000 students a series of meetings to assess the feasibility Student Body President Carlo Fassi was Follow@spinnakersports to properly support football, and with our of football at UNF. not surprised by the announcement. Former UNF basketball player Men’s tennis seniors shine in charged with murder 4-3 A-Sun Conference win

By Travis Gibson mother, is a sena- By Christian Ayers sports editor tor in the U.S. Virgin staff reporter Season Finale: UNF’s match against Lipscomb, Islands. April 13, will be their final match Former UNF basketball player Stephen O’Reilly left UNF Senior Day was a success for UNF ten- before the Atlantic Sun Tourney O’Reilly turned himself into authorities in in January 2010, after nis, as both the men’s and women’s teams April 19. Escambia County, Fla., after a warrant was playing in five of the pulled off important conference wins over issued for his arrest in connection with a team’s 18 games during FGCU. Despite losing two players to in- murder case. O’Reilly was charged in the the 2009-’10 season, jury, UNF men’s tennis still came out on fatal stabbing of his roommate, 28 year- according to UNF’s top with a 4-3 conference win against the old Brent Francis, in Gwinnett County, O’Reilly athletic website. Eagles April 4. Ga., March 30, according to a Gwinnett Former UNF bas- UNF swept three doubles matches to County Police Department media release. ketball player Jerron Granberry told the start the day, but not without a bit of dra- O’Reilly surrendered April 1, and was Spinnaker April 3, that he thinks O’Reilly ma. Senior Daniel Sotomarino and sopho- booked at Escambia County Jail at 7:25 left UNF because he wasn’t happy with his more Norbert Nemcsek had to overcome p.m., according to Escambia County Police limited playing time. O’Reilly was an in- an early 6-3 deficit. The duo came back records. Francis told Gwinnett County coming freshman with Granberry, Parker from behind and went on to win their next Police that O’Reilly attacked him at home, Smith, Will Wilson, David Jeune and Andy five games, and the match at 8-6. in the 2400 block of Hurndon Road in un- Diaz, and was roommates with Smith. After pulling off a doubles win with fel- incorporated Snellville, Ga. “He was a very quiet kid,” Granberry low senior Leonardo Nahar, Pedro Davisson Francis was stabbed multiple times and said. “He kept to himself a lot.” was up one set in the fourth match. Davisson was transported to Gwinnett Medical Granberry said O’Reilly transferred to was forced to retire due to injury, leaving Center where he succumbed to his injuries, Clark Atlanta University, but Spinnaker UNF down 2-0 in singles competition. but not before he was interviewed by inves- News could not find any record of him Nehar shined in his own singles match, tigators, said Gwinnett police spokesman, playing basketball for the university. though, winning the fifth match 6-3, 6-4. Cpl. Jake Smith, in a news release April “I thought he was generally a nice guy. Senior Julien Belair was also victorious as he 2. The release says the murder warrant for He was very unselfish,” Granberry said. cruised to his 11th straight singles victory. O’Reilly was obtained based on Francis’ UNF basketball coach Matthew Driscoll Sophomore Timo Kranz won his sixth statement and evidence collected at the and the Media Relations department at match 6-2, 6-4, and clinched the match crime scene. UNF declined to comment. win, bumping UNF to 6-0 in A-Sun play, O’Reilly is in Escambia County jail and According to UNF’s player bio, O’Reilly keeping them at No. 1 in the conference. awaiting extradition to Gwinnett County. grew up in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, UNF is now 12-7 on the season, and Upon his return to Georgia, he faces a fel- and attended Country Day High School. have won 10 of their last 11 matches. The ony murder charge. team will now travel to face A-Sun new- Cpl. Smith said the motive is unknown. Email Travis Gibson at comer Northern Kentucky, April 11. O’Reilly, 24, also turned in a vehicle sto- [email protected] len from Francis to police in Pensacola, Follow@spinnakersports Email Christian Ayers at Ali Blumenthal | Spinnaker [email protected] Nemcsek fought his way back from a 6-3 de- Smith said. fecit to win the set, and his doubles match. Nereida Rivera-O’Reilly, O’Reilly’s Follow@spinnakersports SPORTS 14 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Sand volleyball picks up where it left off: on top

By Josh Brannock staff reporter Season Finale: The team will look to defend last year’s A-Sun title April 20-21, at Last year, UNF sand volleyball was the the A-Sun Championship. first team in Atlantic Sun history to win a Sand Volleyball Conference Championship. This year’s team has the expectations of gotten a lot better and also the growth of living up to last year’s performance, but it our team. I couldn’t really move in the sand seems like the only pressure felt is in the at first and getting to the ball was hard, but sand after a spike. now I feel like I’ve been in it my whole life,” The team started off its 2013 campaign Medina said. “Beach is actually an easy going 12-3 for its first 15 games (two were game; it’s basically bump, pass and put the exhibition matches against Webber). ball in a spot where no one is. It’s all about “The girls have been working really hard being smart and not about being strong.” and I’m really pleased with their effort and The team’s nine match winning streak their trying to get better every day,” said was snapped April 6 against UAB, but head coach Steve Loeswick. “We’ve had a UNF won two out of three. lot of our matches go our way and we’ve The duo of junior Britt Claessens and been good so far, but we’re not quite satis- sophomore Julie Trembley has been per- fied with ourselves yet.” fect this season, playing in the four and five The A-Sun is the only conference that spots. They carry a 14-0 overall record and will have an automatic bid to the American are 6-0 in the A-Sun. Volleyball Coaches Association’s Sand The senior pair of Emily Strack and Volleyball National Championship, July 3-5. Anna Wagner have started at the three, “It feels great because every time you four and five spots, and carry the second win, your mood goes up, and we’re just try- best record on the team — 11-3 overall and ing to keep our streak,” said junior Anna 5-1 in A-Sun play. Budinska. “We really want to win the con- UNF sits atop the A-Sun with a 6-0 ference for the second consecutive year. record, two games above JU, and with just We’re confident, but we know that it won’t five matches remaining. be easy because all of the other teams got UNF’s next match is against crosstown better, as well.” Travis Gibson | Spinnaker rival Jacksonville for a doubleheader in the The A-Sun will be the only conference Dagnija Medina is part of the No.1 team for UNF, she’s seen here putting up a big block. April 10 River City Rumble, and for the for the next two seasons to have an auto- Atlantic Sun Conference regular season title. matic bid, due to the waiting period en- UNF has earned a share of the champi- forced on a conference that wants to make up,” Loeswick said. “Last year we did a lot sidelined for most of last year’s season with onship, but it would claim sole possession sand volleyball a conference sport. with basic ball control and trying to figure a torn ACL, but Medina played the full of first with one victory over the Dolphins With the first season under the team’s out what teams worked best together. This season and said that the year of experience (4-2 A-Sun). belt, Loeswick said the practices this year year we’ve been a little bit more consistent has made a difference in her play. have had more of an intense atmosphere. with our teams.” Budinska and Medina are 9-5 overall and Email Josh Brannock at “We’re definitely challenging them more This year’s top pairing has been Budinska 6-0 in the A-Sun, playing in the top spot. [email protected] and training harder to try and get that step and senior Dagnija Medina. Budinska was “It’s interesting to see how the team has Follow@spinnakersports UNF trumps top-dog despite errors; Weeks, Dewees continue hot streak

By Josh Brannock five errors in the game. — you never have Weeks followed up his cycle perfor- staff reporter “[Laval] was saying anything to lose,” mance, March 30, by going 6-10 with a in the meeting [after Weeks said. triple and a home run in the series. Dewees, Despite having a total of eight errors the game] he’s never UNF sits tied for who had three triples March 28, went 6-14 in its three-game series, UNF baseball been around a team first in the A-Sun, in the series, and has a .356 batting average took down the preseason No. 1 A-Sun that could make five with No. 24 nationally for the season. Conference pick, the Mercer Bears, by errors and can still win ranked Florida Gulf Ryan Roberson, who has the second winning two out of three games. UNF is a game,” said sopho- Coast, with a 6-3 con- highest batting average on the team with now 14-6 for this year. more Drew Weeks. ference record. a .367 average, had a 10-pitch at bat in the Mercer, who was ranked No. 8 in College Weeks “We just believe that Dewees Even though the April 7 game. He said that at bat is what Baseball Daily’s April 1 mid-major poll, we’re gonna’ win. If team has dealt with has defined the team’s offense this year. has only lost one other three-game series, you believe, and everybody catches on, then injuries, players have stepped up to fill the “That’s one thing we’ve worked on as a and it was against South Alabama, who you can’t be stopped — you’re a force to be voids. Offensively, Donnie Dewees and team, being very patient and waiting for a was ranked No. 19 in the mid-major poll. reckoned with, like how we were today.” Weeks have been the most consistent in pitch that you can work on,” Roberson said. Much to head coach Smoke Laval’s sat- “It’s a good sign that you can win a game, the past two weeks. “You just gotta’ keep battling off the bad isfaction, strong pitching allowed UNF to even though you had five errors,” said ju- “I slowed my swing down a lot and I’ve pitches until you get one you can handle get passed Mercer. nior Tyler Marincov. “It’s a good sign for worked on my mechanics a lot,” Weeks and drive it somewhere.” Nick Allbritton pitched a solid seven and our team — it’s a good sign for our offense. said. “I’ve started seeing pitches a lot bet- one third innings in the 10-4 win, April 6. It feels really good to get out on a roll in ter, I’ve stopped swinging at bad pitches Email Josh Brannock at And in the series finale, senior Michael conference play when the last two seasons and I haven’t been striking out. That always [email protected] Renner kept his composure and pitched his we’ve started behind the eight ball.” helps, not striking out — you put the ball Follow@spinnakersports way to a 3-2 win April 7, despite UNF’s “It’s always fun being the underdog in play, hopefully they mess up.” SPORTS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 10, 2013 15

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Travis Gibson Josh Brannock Christian Ayers Carl Rosen Sports Editor Staff Reporter Staff Reporter Sports Copy Editor

Question 1: Who’s your favorite to win the Master’s?

Phil Mickelson. He already has three Well it’s always been Tiger or the field be- Everyone who loves golf would prob- Golf, huh? Next question please. green jackets and he’s flying under the cause he was always the favorite. After a ably want Tiger to win just because it shadow of Tiger Woods this season. I like few off years he’s back for sure this time, would be a great story. But I don’t love his chances. and I think he’s going to do something golf, so I’ll go with a gut choice and pick special this week. Jim Furyk. Everyone wins if Rickie Fowler doesn’t wear highlighter clothes for once.

Question 2: The Knicks beat the Thunder at home, can New York win an NBA Championship?

I’m not ready to pick the Knicks, but I Is Miami still there? I mean they can win a New York can only win if Melo can balance Yeah it’s possible, but not with teams think they can beat the Heat and make Division Championship. his wicked offense with brick-wall defense. like the Heat in the mix. There’s only one the NBA Finals. Melo is on a tear and they In a deep playoff run, they’d have to face championship team in my eyes, and they have a deep bench, something the Heat Miami, and LeBron would love to go head wear red, white and black, not blue and lack. On top of that, they are 2-1 against to head with his fellow draft-mate. But orange. Miami this season. there are too many hurdles for New York to win a title this year.

Question 3: Will the Yankees finish above .500?

New York’s reign as an American League Only the worst team’s in the league and Yes, but not by much. They’ve got a solid Yeah, they have the financial ability to powerhouse is over. This is the season that the Pirates finish under .500, and I don’t lineup and enough pitching to get some make sure of it. If things aren’t gelling will see more losses than wins, and more think the Yanks’ fit into that category. solid wins and saves. But all that money properly they’ll break out that oversized empty seats than full seats for the Bronx doesn’t buy wins in a tough AL East. checkbook and go shopping for some Bombers. I can’t say I don’t love it. new toys.

MEN’S BASEBALL 3 vs. 2 April 7, 2013

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