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News UNF’s athletic admissions New state college

By max jaeger staff Writer furthers Division I program Joe Pickens, president of St. Johns River Community By Heather Furey College, recently announced Assistant sports editor the college’s decision to enter the realm of four-year univer- UNF Athletic Director Lee sities. The road will be long Moon and his predecessors and difficult, but their current have emphasized the impor- course of action won’t be ex- tance of UNF athletes’ ability to pensive, he said. excel both in the classroom and SJRCC will not be looking in competition. into a name change anytime “It’s the tradition of the uni- soon but instead is focusing on versity to have high academic one degree at a time. Two af- standards,” Moon said. fordable flagship degrees are He said it is up to the athletic planned for fall 2010 and will department to find athletes who not require additional facili- want that quality education. ties but only a small increase “Our athletic admission’s in faculty. standards by the previous pol- The college has locations icy were tougher than Duke Courtesy of Duke U niversity in St. Johns, Putnam and Clay University,” President John counties. Prospective students Delaney said. F ile Photo | Sp innaker living in those areas would find Will Dixon, Duke’s senior ad- the commute to SJRCC attrac- missions officer, said there are tive compared to UNF’s distant no fixed GPA or testing require- location, Pickens said. ments for a prosepective athlet- See St. Johns, page 5 � ic student looking at Duke. The student merely has to contact the athletic department and UNF student-athletes (right) are encouraged to succeed in competition and the classroom. In the past the university to held high standards, which are tougher than those at Duke (left), said Athletic Director Lee Moon. See GRADES, page 14 � Features Tuition rate set in UNF revises student Riverside Arts Market By april schulhauser assistant features editor religious absence rules Locally organized arts mar- stone for 2009-10 kets are cropping up all over the city. The Riverside Arts Market By Kim Nelson they were going to utilize. By Max Jaeger vends authentic pieces of art, Assistant news editor Additionally, every state uni- STAFF Writer organic produce and original versity except Florida A&M is crafts -- all while back dropped Energized by the state highly considering implement- UNF released a notice of by singer-songwriters and per- Legislature’s May decision to ing an additional 5 percent “tech” amended regulation May 11 re- formers. grant the UNF Board of Trustees fee that would be earmarked garding student absences on The weekly-held outdoor the power to raise tuition up to 15 for technical improvements days of religious observation. market attracts folks from all

percent for the 2009-2010 school around campus. Members of the Office of Gra p hi c : Cha d S mith walks of life. It provides the year, the board summoned an Each individual percentage General Counsel revised the possibility of an enthralling emergency conference call May 22 included in the 7 percent tuition document so it would be in ac- Saturday morning. to finalize the budget ratifications. differential inflates UNF’s bud- cordance with an amendment UNF elected for the full 7 get by $171,000, according to the Board of Governors made to See Arts Market, page 10 � percent climb, hiking under- the board. Florida’s constitution regarding graduate tuition 15 percent in During the meeting, UNF religious observances. total. UNF’s increase will not be Student Body President John According to the regulation, before the Education Policy covered by Bright Futures. Barnes voiced an imperative students must notify professors Committee – a subset of the The board members gathered question into the phone. 10 days in advance of a religious Board of Trustees – May 29, a member of the Spinnaker staff Sports around the conference table to go “I know we need an increase, holiday and must offer evidence over the facts and conduct a final but why the full 7 percent, why of religious affiliation if the holy raised a discussion during open motion over speakerphone with not 5 percent, or 6 percent?” day does not appear on UNF’s comments about the question- Tallahassee budget officials. Barnes said. university calendar as a day of ability of a timetable set at the Tebow, Wuerrfel speak An 8 percent tuition excess UNF President John Delaney religious observance. beginning of the semester that is not required to be shared with was already set in stone, but on assured Barnes that the funds Under the old regulation, By heather furey students at that time. an individual university level, would primarily be pumped into Section II.A. bullet four required assistant features editor each institution had the power to hiring roughly 30 new visiting students to make up missed work After discussion, the com- mittee agreed to address the fac- choose how much out of an addi- professors. prior to the end of the term or as Danny Wuerrfel and Tim ulty about the issue and bring it tional 7 percent tuition increase See TUITION, page 4 � prescribed by the instructor at Tebow came to the Jacksonville back to the table at the following the beginning of the term. Veteran’s Arena May 8 to full Board of Trustees meeting The amended regulation speak about their faith dur- June 25. reads, “Missed work shall be ing the Night of Champions, Two other sections saw made up in accordance with a sponsored by the University changes. Section II.A. bullet five, timetable set by the instructor at of Florida’s Fellowship of which read, “Professors and uni- the beginning of the term.” Christian Athletes. versity administrators shall in Though professors must set In addition to a television-style no way penalize students absent a timetable for completing make- interview between Heisman from academic or social activi- up work at the beginning of the trophy winners Wuerrfel and ties because of religious obser- semester, Marc Snow, associate Tebow hosted by ESPN’s Kirk vances,” was stricken from the

Gra p hi c : Cha d S mith general counsel responsible for Herbstreit, a comedian and a revised regulation. the initial draft of the revision, band also performed. “It was extraneous,” Snow said there is no need for profes- The event was geared toward said. “A few groups asked about sors to include that timetable in Christians and was an oppor- the change and found that reply their syllabus. tunity for nearly 6,200 people acceptable. It is obvious UNF “Accommodations are made to come together and share will not penalize students for on a pretty subjective basis,” their faith. Snow said. See Tebow, page 14 � When the regulation passed See RELIGION, page 4 � Page 2 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Ne w s Question of the week

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“Focus more government “Lower sales taxes; “Tax cuts for small “End the prohibition!” “Spend money funds on economic lower everything!” and large business already!” research rather than owners.” waste money on the war on drugs.”

Compiled by Kim Nelson.

7-day police beat forecast Wednesday June 17 May 20 - June 4 Isolated 1 May 20 – Petty Theft 5 June 3 – Theft (Lot 2) T-Storms (Building 43) – An em- – A student parked their 91/74 ployee called UPD to tell vehicle in Lot 2, claiming Rain: 30% them her cell phone and7 to have their parking per- raincoat were missing. mit hanging from the rear She said she was not view mirror. sure where the items were When they returned to stolen, but according to the vehicle on the same THURSDAY June 18 her service provider some- day, the parking permit one had made calls after had been removed. Isolated the items went missing. Due to the lack of UPD tried calling the forced entry and the lack T-Storms cell phone to identify the of printable surfaces, the 88/75 thief, but the officer’s ef- vehicle was not processed Rain: 30% forts were futile. for latent prints.

2 May 26 – Petty Theft 6 June 3 – Accidental (Building 53) – An employ- Injury (Building 5) – A ee of Physical Facilities8 UNF staff member was FRIDAY june 19 left his backpack under a servicing equipment in stairwell. the pit by Building 50 He left it there for 45 when he accidentally in- minutes and upon return- haled chlorine fumes. Partly 7 1 ing, found it was gone. The staff member started Cloudy The backpack con- having difficulty breath- 89/75 tained his wallet, which ing although remained Rain: 20% had $100 in cash, 9 an conscious, ambulatory Intellikey and a Building and speaking. Rescue re- 3 5 53 access card. sponded and transported 10 the victim to Mayo Clinic SATURDAY june 20 6 3 May 26 – Burglary (Lot for observation. This case 14) – A student parked was non-criminal and has Partly his car and went to the been cleared. Carpenter Library for 15 9 10 7 Cloudy 7 minutes, leaving his pas- June 4 – Drug 89/77 senger door unlocked. Possession (Building A) Rain: 20% Upon returning, he imme- – An RA was walking by diately noticed his park- a room when she smelled ing decal was missing and what she believed to be contacted UPD. marijuana, after which `Since the vehicle was11 police were notified. SUNDAY june 21 11 not forcibly entered, UPD The student admitted could not process the ve- that the marijuana be- 3 hicle for latent prints. 12 longed to him, as well as T-Storms a resonated multicolored 91/72 19 4 June 3 – Theft pipe with residue on the Rain: 50% 11(Building 43) – A portable coffee table. generator was missing Also observed were from the maintenance several empty beer bottles shop. There was no forced and two empty liquor bot- entry to the building. tles. 2 12 6 The generator was only All subjects were re- MONDAY june 22 5 discovered to be missing ferred to Student Conduct 9 8 when a technician came and the student with mari- Partly to service it. Police have juana was issued a Notice 1 checked LINX pawn re- to Appear. Cloudy cords for the generator 89/72 4 and have found no record Compiled by Rebecca Rain: 10% of it being pawned. McKinnon and Kim Nelson.

Online Log on to UNFspinnaker.com to read the complete report. TUESDAY june 23 Partly Cloudy Confirmed Days since 93/69 Last month by deaths the last Spin- Rain: 10% caused by naker was the numbers 144 swine flu. 63 published. Each week the Spinnaker staff For updated reports what’s going on around Offices and campus: the good and the bad. Percent tuition UNF Athletics media weather, visit In this little space, we want to services have increase was relations coordina- moved to UNFspinnaker.com. summarize the life of the approved June 1. tors and marketing Osprey during the past week. new locations 15 diectors fired. 40 on campus. 6 Source: NOAA Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Page 3 Ne w s New committee established Around the State Environment groups shoot back at Florida Panther gunman

Various environmental and five years in prison, as shooting or sporting groups have pooled killing an endangered species is a to standardize financial aid money and are offering a $15,200 felony under state law. reward for information leading The perpetrator may also see to the arrest in the shooting of a additional jail time and could face By Angela Passafaro Florida panther. up to $105,000 in fines. Staff Writer things you should know The cat was found April 21 in Contributers to the reward Hendry County, and the shooting fund include the Humane Society, UNF formalized its financial aid procedures by • The committee is responsible for is currently being investigated by The Florida Wildlife Federation, creating the Financial Aid Policy Committee, sub- recommending university policy on matters Florida Fish and Wildlife. Defenders of Wildlife and others. sequently establishing a Financial Aid Regulation, relating to financial aid. The shooter may face up to which went into effect Jan. 5. The regulation was made in response to a • The committee will recommend specific Florida Board of Governors initiative that was objective is for financial aid programs. Around the Nation sent to all the universities in the state university system, said Willie Hunter, assistant director of • They will also facilitate the conduct of student financial aid. financial aid activities. Sheriff shocks Texas woman, with taser for speeding The board made the initiative in order to ensure that all State University System of Florida univer- • The committee will provide feedback for A 72-year-old woman and The woman was unruly, and sities specified their financial aid policies in a for- UNF on matters relating to financial aid. great-grandmother were tased by dared the officer to tase her nu- malized document and instituted a Financial Aid a Texas sheriff May 11. merous times. Policy Committee. The woman was pulled over for He gave her warnings and At UNF, the Financial Aid Policy Committee program objectives are consistent with the univer- speeding and refused to sign her asked her to comply as she tried consists of the director of student financial sity’s mission and strategic plan,” Hunter said. ticket. to push past him and get into her aid, the associate vice president for Enrollment The committee will play its biggest role in the She reported the event, saying truck and drive away. Services and representatives from the offices of recommendation of institutional financial aid reg- that she did nothing to warrant She has made no comments Institutional Advancement, Office of the Provost, ulations. the measure. But the policeman’s since the dash-cam was released, Administration and Finance, President’s Office “Financial aid is already heavily regulated by dashboard camera told the whole but has hired a lawyer. and Student Affairs. the Federal Department of Education (Title IV story. “The Financial Aid Policy Committee was es- standards) and the state of Florida,” he said. “The tablished with the responsibility to recommend Financial Aid Policy Committee oversees and university policy on matters relating to financial makes recommendations on matters related to the aid, recommend specific program objectives and university’s institutional financial aid programs.” Around the World facilitate the conduct of financial aid activities,” The committee has not made any recommenda- Hunter said. tions thus far and does not plan to anytime soon Nothing has changed in the financial aid policy because of the FDE’s already successful output of Iran re-elects Ahmadinejad, reformists openly protest itself, he said. The regulation is simply formaliza- regulations, Hunter said. tion, into a university policy statement, of the al- Even though the Financial Aid Policy Committee Iran held its tenth presidential the one used by Adolf Hitler’s ready standard procedures. has been formed, Enrollment Services is the sole election. The election resulted propaganda machine. “The financial aid director and staff still con- office designated to coordinate and administer fi- in the re-election of incumbent With an 85 percent voter turn- tinue to develop and implement UNF’s financial nancial aid at UNF, he said. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad June 12. out, Ahmadinejad received 62.63 aid procedures,” Hunter said. Distribution of financial aid, now a part of of- The campaign saw fierce percent while his biggest competi- The goal in creating the Financial Aid Policy ficial policy, will also remain unchanged. debate among all four candidates tor, reformist Mir-Hossien Mousavi Committee was to gain a universal assessment of The Financial Aid Regulation will go unnoticed with supporters flooding Tehran’s received 33.75 percent. issues relating to financial aid at UNF. to many students because it only formalizes what streets over the last two weeks. Mousavi’s supporters and “The Financial Aid Policies Committee was was already UNF procedure. Ahmadinejad, who denies that the dissenting Iranian government established in hopes that it would provide more “Students will not notice any difference in their Holocaust occurred, even accused employees claim the election was feedback from the entire university community on financial aid,” Hunter said. his rivals of perpetrating a smear stolen. matters related to institutional financial aid pro- campaign against him similar to grams,” he said. “[The committee] is also there to ensure that all E-mail Angela Passafaro at [email protected]. Compiled by Max Jaeger. Page 4 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Ne w s News in Brief RELIGION Workshop to help, inform those interested in logistics By referring students to One Stop, the new regulation makes The “Careers in Logistics activities will include distribu- � from page 1 the appeals process easier and Workshop” is coming to the tion, engineering, international more personal. “Accommoda- University Center June 24 logistics, inventory-materials missing class on religious days Students may now speak to from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. courtesy management, IT, supply chain, of observance; that is the whole an actual person to initiate an tions are made of the Division of Continuing third-party logistics, transporta- point of the regulation.” appeal instead of trying to track Education. tion and warehousing, according Section II.B. bullet six was down the document. on a pretty WorkSource funded the free to a press release. amended to prevent confusion and Some sentences were altered workshop, which is meant to help Pre-register now by call- streamline the appeals process. to mirror the language in the subjective the people who might want a ca- ing 620-4200 or visiting The original regulation referred Board of Governors amendment, reer in logistics. www.ce.unf.edu. students to an academic appeals and other minor changes were basis.” During the workshop, document but did not state how made to make the document to obtain one, so the revised regu- more inclusive, Snow said. lation states the appeals process Sentences referring to stu- Marc Snow Craigslist’s competitor assists with low-cost textbooks can be initiated through One Stop dents as “him” have been amend- UNF Associate General Student Services. ed to “him or her,” and UNF no Counsel A new Web site, Mainstreetfair. helping out students as well. “Web sites like myWings can longer “advocates the concept of com, resembles other free adver- The site offers many free and change,” Snow said. “It’s better religious freedom” but instead tising Web sites like craigslist. low-cost items, including college to reference procedures through “advocates religious freedom.” E-mail Max Jaeger at com, except there are a few differ- textbooks and more. One Stop.” [email protected]. ences. The company’s headquarters The site was started by a single are in Rancho Santa Margarita, mother concerned for the lack of Calif. For more information, call “ funding in the educational field. (877) 797-1398 or e-mail info@ The whole purpose of the site mainstreetfair.com. she created is to raise those funds for the schools that need it, while

Physical Facilities gets recognition after improvements

UNF’s Physical Facilities to be the best Physical Facilities department, which handles in the state and Southeastern re- everything from construc- gion of APPA,” Matthew Taylor, tion to transportation around director of Physical Facilities campus, has garnered some said in a press release. “Our staff recogonition. was challenged to improve per- The department received an in- formance and customer service. ternational Award of Excellence They met the challenge, and in Facilities Management. it’s because of the entire Physical “Three years ago when I be- Facilities staff that we won this came director, I established a vision award.”

Caps, gowns available for pre-order at Bookstore

Students getting ready for sum- are not guaranteed to be avail- mer graduation can now pre-order able. Students can only pre-order their caps, gowns and announce- until June 19. ments in the UNF Bookstore. Graduation celebration is To pre-order, go online to scheduled for June 17 and 18 from http://www.herffjones.com/col- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students can or- lege/unf. Students may walk in der special packages of gradua- to pick up these items anytime be- tion supplies during this time. fore graduation, but correct sizes Womens’ Center offering weekly lounge entertainment

The UNF Womens’ Center is all meant to stir lively conserva- hosting the Friday Lounge, a tion. grand-opening event for its new For more information, call 620- location in Building 9, room 2507. 2528 or e-mail DeeAnne Crookham The event is scheduled from 2 p.m. at [email protected]. to 4 p.m. June 12. Light refreshments will be This event is the beginning of a available. weekly series of Friday Lounges, AASU accepting applications for student membership

The African American Student Contact Jessica Davis at Union is currently accepting new [email protected] or call 620- members. If interested, just stop 2750 for more information. by its new office in Building 58E, room 3401 and ask the reception- Compiled by Rebecca McKinnon. ist for an application to fill out. TUITION � from page 1 These visitors have short-term, year-to-year contracts with the university and cover many class sections. “If we don’t have the visitors’ budget, we can’t accommodate en- rollment,” Delaney said. Freshmen enrollment is esti-

mated to rise by a few dozen stu-

dents for fall 2009, according to

board members.

“More visiting professors mean more class sections, more class sections mean more students can get the classes they need to graduate on time,” Delaney said. Each visiting professor on average maintains eight class sec- tions per year. If enough is left over after supplementing the visi- tors’ budget, the remains could Gov. Charlie Crist signed SB 762 June be moved to paid faculty salaries, 1, which allows universities to raise Delaney said. tuition an additional 7 percent on top of the state’s 8 percent baseline E-mail Kim Nelson at increase. [email protected]. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Page 5 Ne w s St. Johns River Community College transitions to offer four-year degrees Institution to gain additional faculty in additional facilities, but only a small increase in fac- ulty, making them affordable additions to the school’s “We’re trying to increase ac- attempt to increase higher education curriculum. SJRCC will evaluate the success of the two degrees cess. We’re trying to make with the hopes of offering more in the future, perhaps By Max Jaeger some sort of fine arts degree, Pickens said. four-year degrees more avail- Staff writer “We’re also going to be closely watching the nursing market, because more and more hospitals want bache- able to the geographically St. Johns River Community College might be joining lor’s degree nurses,” Pickens said. the trend of community colleges offering four-year de- place-bound student.” grees and could become a state college in the future. Name change The school is in the process of designing curriculum There are no definite plans for a name change yet, Joe Pickens for two majors: organizational management and early because in order to have the word “state” in a college’s St. John’s River Community College President childhood education, said Joe Pickens, the college’s name, it must offer four-year degrees, Pickens said. president. “We’re just keeping our old name until we offer bach- After the new curriculum is designed, it will pass be- elor’s degrees, and then we have the full array of options fore the State Board of Educators for authorization. of what to change our name to,” Pickens said. After authorization, the state Legislature must allo- New degree offerings are not necessarily focused on time or with families. cate proper funding for the school’s expansion. increasing the number of full-time students who attend They will most likely be scheduled in the evenings to “There are several more points in the process where SJRCC. make them more accessible for full-time workers. our trustees could say ‘We’re not ready yet’ or ‘The bud- They are more so aimed at increasing access to He also expects to offer what he called “hybrid class- get is such that we need to postpone our offering [these higher education for those who live in St. Johns, Clay, es,” which are conducted in classrooms and online si- degrees],’” Pickens said. and Putnam counties, Pickens said. multaneously. “The geographical isolation of people in Putnam “We’re trying to increase access,” said Pickens. Overcoming hurdles County, especially those who are working ... it makes “We’re trying to make four-year degrees more available Despite the bureaucratic hurdles, Pickens is confi- more sense to offer bachelor’s degrees in that location,” to the geographically“ place-bound student.” dent the process will go smoothly and said SJRCC might Pickens said. be able to offer the new degrees as early as fall 2010. The new degree programs will be aimed at The two flagship degrees will not require specific or non-traditional students – such as those working full- E-mail Max Jaeger at [email protected].

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Spinnaker’s Picks � Best � Worst � Fix It’s summer, which means fewer classes Summer also means ice cream and Students should take advantage of the (hopefully) and more sunshine-related other junk food goodies. Jacksonville many healthy options around campus activities. Go to the beach! was ranked the eighth fattest city in — everything from sushi to free fitness the U.S. by Men’s Fitness Magazine. classes.

EDITORIAL Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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Editor in Chief James Cannon Layout Editor Dan Rosemund Art Director Mike Tomassoni Business Manager Klajdi Stratoberdha News Editor Rebecca McKinnon Features Editor Beca Grimm Photo E nhan c ement: Josh S im p son Sports Editor John Weidner Graphic Designer Chad Smith Copy Editor Ryan Thompson Web Editor Ian Albahue Photo Editor Harris Zeliff Asst. Web Editor Peter Nguyen Asst. News Editor Kim Nelson Asst. Features Editor April Schulhauser Asst. Sports Editor Heather Furey Production Assistant Sarah Houston Advertising Manager Michael Kent New staff confirms commitment Asst. Ad Manager Kristen Montalto Staff Writers Josh Gore ahatma Gandhi, standing Along with the change in payroll, applications for our Facebook page and Angela Passafaro proudly in statue-form at the Spinnaker is transitioning away additional breaking news updates to Max Jaeger UNF, once said, “I believe from some other traditions we have our Twitter account — Distributor Jason Strickland in equality for everyone, grown accustomed to. http://twitter.com/UNFspinnaker. Mexcept reporters and photographers.” The old Spinnaker office — likened Many articles, including our Police Adviser John Timpe UNF’s student-journalists at the to a cramped closet — is now empty. Beat, will be linked to a Google maps Printer Florida Sun Printing Spinnaker respectfully disagree with Readers may now visit us in the page in order to further connect our this statement. But we did like it when Student Union — Building 58E, room readers to the scene of the crime. v v v he said, “As human beings, our great- 2209. Just look for the multiple 2008- Furthermore, the entire layout and ness lies not so much in being able to 2009 awards, which will soon be hung look of our publication — even our Student Union, Bldg. 58E room 2209 remake the world ... as in being able to up on the walls leading to our office. logo — are under the knife, in the pro- 1 UNF Drive remake ourselves.” Last year the Spinnaker was able cess of receiving a major facelift that Jacksonville, FL 32224 The close of spring 2009 saw seven to garner a second place Associated has yet to be unveiled this issue. Phone: 904.620.2727 members of the Spinnaker staff leave Collegiate Press Best of Show Award, In this way, we are keeping up with Fax: 904.620.3924 www.unfspinnaker.com their rankings and move on to seek a first place Best Front Page Design the most recent models in the newspa- jobs in a turbulent climate. and Best General News Writing per industry, while also maintaining Most of the 2008-2009 senior staff award from the Florida College Press the level of edginess necessary to the has left the Spinnaker, and several Association. look and feel of a college weekly. have already obtained gainful employ- And this year, we are already on The Spinnaker has been around ment in the industry. the shortlist for the ACP’s highest for UNF students since 1977 and will However, after several promotions honor, the onlne Pacemaker award. continue on through all progressions and new hires, the Spinnaker is poised The award is given to papers that are of time. to continue producing an award win- “setting the pace” for the rest of the The hours and hours of work the ning paper, even without the staff that industry. staff puts in to make these changes Notable & Quotable won its awards. possible are only a byproduct of our The new staff has been taught well, Online presence love for this paper and a desire to serve has some great ideas to improve the Spinnaker web editors are working on our readers in the best way possible. “What distinguishes the paper and increase readership. multiple advancements to our newly This has been and will always be our successful entrepreneur and Consider this newspaper staff redesigned Web site, final goal. promoter from other people “remade.” www.unfspinnaker.com, as well as new is precisely the fact that he does not limit himself to be our guided by what was and is, A group of Spinnaker staff members gives its views on key issues. but arranges his affairs on the Two sense ground of his opinion about the future.” Ja m e s Ap r i l Re b e c c a Ca n n o n Sc h u l h a u s e r McKi n n o n – Ludwig von Mises Jo s h Go r e Ed i t o r Ass i s t a n t Ne w s Ed i t o r Philosopher and economist St a f f Wr i t e r in Ch i e f Fe a t u r e s (1881-1973) Ed i t o r

What are you most looking forward to this school year? CONTRIBUTORS WANTED The Spinnaker is looking for motivated Graduating and reading my Graduation! And, running this Being able to still rationalize Being busy! Fall 2009 for me soon-to-be fans’ hate mail. paper into the ground. Thirty my reckless overabundance will inlcude 16 credit hours, contributors to write news, features and plus years of history ends... of partying with the ever-so- involvement in clubs such as sports stories. A strong grasp of the English now! perfect “I’m still in college” the Association of Fundraising language is a must, as is basic knowledge of excuse. Graduation is awe- Professionals, a part-time job Associated Press style. some; getting a big-girl job is and enjoying my new position if you are interested please e-mail us at not. as news editor! [email protected]. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Di s c o u r s e Page 7 national view Economy takes ironic turn due to government lies

lot of time has passed since account the more than $9 trillion in I waxed verbose in this federal guarantees to favored corpo- A space, so I have made the St a f f e r rate behemoths that the market executive decision to briefly visit deems inefficient. the state of the economy and some Op i n i on And more, none of the monumental recent political developments. debt figures represent the debt obliga- To wit, the government’s stress test tion for previous welfare programs on the nation’s banking institutions James Cannon – Medicaid, Medicare and Social Editor in Chief has given Libertarians one more case- Security – and do not even begin to in-point. The unemployment rate the account for the astronomical costs as- test was based on has already been over the newly unemployed statistics concern over the national debt and sociated with the pending legislation left in the dust. being lower in May. However, the real fiscal responsibility. on universal healthcare. The actual rate for Quarter One truth is another half-million people “Over the long term, achieving The point being, the government is was a half-point higher than the pre- are now unemployed. fiscal sustainability ... requires that going to lie to you. dicted rate, while the actual rate for More than two million new un- spending and budget deficits be Every emergency spending plan Q2 was a full point higher. employed people have been reported well controlled,” Federal Reserve that is “necessary to stave off utter More to the point, both quarters’ since the President’s famous speech. Chairman Ben Bernanke said. He collapse” has been misrepresented at actual rates were significantly higher All the while, we continue to warned that, “we will not be able to best and a bold face lie at worst. than even the government’s more meddle and intervene in the market, continue borrowing indefinitely.” Micromanaging 300 million people adverse category, which was supposed because if we do not, people will lose It would be great if he actually and a multi-trillion dollar economy is to peg a worst-case scenario. their jobs. practiced what he preached. not as easy as Paul Krugman would Quite an ironic turn of events A lot of people make the argument, Between Bernanke, ex-President have Americans believe. since the American public was prom- “if we hadn’t done anything, it would George Bush, ex-Treasury Secretary It is high time for Washington to ised “two million jobs would be saved be much worse.” Henry Paulson, Treasury Secretary engage in a reasoned and dispassion- or created.” Forget for a second this is a straw Timothy Geithner and President ate discussion of its role as chief med- Looking past the obvious – it is man argument, why don’t these Barack Obama, the national debt has dler and creator of inefficiency. impossible to empirically peg the people ask how much worse off are increased by almost 50 percent with President’s actions to job creation – people because of government the Congressional Budget Office pre- E-mail James Cannon at why are people buying into the notion intervention? dicting trillion dollar deficits annu- [email protected]. that the worst is over? Another interesting development ally for the next 10 years. A lot of noise on the Hill was made as of late is politicians’ supposed That does not even take into Obama connects with youth Twitter encourages dumbing down of

he other night I was rou- tinely lounging on my society in 140-character spurts couch, watching late-night St a f f e r T s I write this I am wear- television laced with a hefty dose p i n i on of political satire, when some- O ing nothing but high thing so pivotal, so shocking and A heels and a gimp’s mask. St a f f e r so inspiring occured. If you missed There are actually three shoes Stephen Colbert’s prerecorded June Kim Nelson involved, but you will never guess p i n i on Assistant News Editor O 8 show then you may have no idea how the third one fits into the what I am talking about, and shame equation. removed Colbert’s chestnut locks, a What? You didn’t want to know Max Jaeger on you. strange emotion washed over me. Staff Writer In the spirit of condensing things, that? Well, I don’t want to read The fact that Obama ordered the pseudo-intellectual – and I am I will give you the wrap-up and get to Colbert to shave his head was not the good part. The show actually took being generous here – musings Go paint a picture, or write a the point; what I am getting at is our you fervently thumb onto your poem for Christ’s sake. place in Iraq in an auditorium in President is attempting to connect front of a plethora of soldiers. BlackBerry as you sit wedged be- On top of that, I cannot watch with America by being funny. tween a 400-pound man and a bum any news without being bombard- Most of the show involved him It is bloody brilliant, really. He in a camouflage suit and tie spitting on the bus. ed with stories about so-and-so’s knows the youth of America watch Twitter perpetuates the myth recent inflammatory tweet or how witty monologue without mocking Colbert like your mom watches Food his conservative political pundits, that we are all beautiful little snow- a congressman was tweeting dur- Network, and the simple fact that he flakes whose lives and the minutia ing congressional hearings. but of course there was the moment is cool makes all of the difference. that triggered my jaw to drop. therein are too special not to share. That is some kind of news story. Having voted Republican in this I realize it is a bit ironic to spit Whoa, Shaq said what in his Basically, Colbert declared victory past election, I have been hesitant in the War on Iraq because no one my opinions and then say that Twitter? Oh man, thank you na- to embrace the new administration opinions do not matter, but if you tional news networks, I am now a is talking about it anymore, which in- wholeheartedly, but the mere fact stigated me cracking up, but was not actually kept reading after the first more enlightened individual. that Obama is attempting to make us line then I really do not care what Those techno-hipsters over at the piece de resistance. feel closer to him and more at ease Then, like a climax in a piece you think. CNN are the worst; Rick Sanchez, I through one of our youthful media Every tweet is a tiny self-grati- am looking at you. Welcome to the of prose, guest Gen. Ray Odierno niches is ridiculously comforting. informed Colbert, “If you really want fication session. We want others useless information age. He just gets it. to fawn over the every dumb little If u want 2 record ur thoughts, to be in the military, you’re going to An American President made me have to get your haircut like these thought we have and can type be- remember paper and pens are as laugh with him, not at him, and for fore it passes out of our skulls. portable as cell phones and we guys out here.” that, I can sleep at night. Valuing his very idiosyncratic full Everyone does things to stroke don’t have 2 b subjected to what- As for what’s next in President their ego. At this point in the ar- ever u write. head of hair to the utmost, he initial- Obama’s attempt to find innovative ly remained unconvinced, until – this ticle, mine is chaffing and there is So that is less than 140 charac- ways for America to get more inti- nothing wrong with that. ters if I cut out the punctuation. I is the part that blew my mind – our mate with him via media outlets, I very own President Barack Obama If you are going to stroke that am totally going to tweet that when am convinced we need a reality TV ego, at least channel your energies I find my phone. appeared via satellite to say, “I show inside the White House called hereby order you to shave that man’s into something more substantial “Oversight.” than a poorly constructed two-sen- E-mail Max Jaeger at head.” [email protected]. Well, the President did order him tence reaction to the latest episode E-mail Kim Nelson at of The Hills, or whatever it is the to do something, so naturally he [email protected]. complied. As Gen. Odierno delicately kids are watching these days.

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Jacksonville was named the morbidly obese than you saw in the past,” eighth fattest city in America in a survey conducted by Men’s Fitness magazine. The magazine then assigned Kristen Lazowick grades to the cities in various Political Science Student areas of health-related subjects such as fitness centers and sports stores, nutrition, sports participa- stores, nutrition, overweight, sed- Fitness magazine. tion, TV viewing, junk food, parks entary and air quality. These were the only other cit- and open space and motivation. The survey found that adults ies from Florida to be named to ei- A list of the 50 most populated in Jacksonville are 3.6 percent ther list of the 25 fittest or fattest areas in the U.S. was compiled in more sedentary than the average cities in the country. the 11th annual survey. adult in the other cities surveyed. Miami has almost three times While Jacksonville received Jacksonville received F’s in as many fast food restaurants as the designation of eighth fattest the categories of sports participa- the average city, according to the city in the U.S., its evaluation was tion, TV viewing, motivation and survey,. not filled with completely dismal FILE PHOTO state obesity initiatives. Conversely, Salt Lake City in grades. Jacksonville residents par- Utah ranks as the fittest city. Some students at UNF feel ticipate in sports 18 percent“ less The magazine attributes SLC’s this hefty ranking is undeserved. than average and watch 13 per- high ranking to its abundance “I don’t feel like Jacksonville cent more television, according to of parks and sports-enthusiastic is anymore overweight than oth- Men’s Fitness. residents. er cities in Florida,” said Carly The survey showed that despite Perhaps if the River City DeWitt, a business finance stu- plenty of open space, Jacksonville stepped up their athletic game, dent from Tampa. “I don’t go scored low in motivation to par- Jacksonvillians would be more home and think that people are ticipate in outdoor activities. motivated to get moving and let so much healthier there.” However, other students see then pounds drip off. DeWitt also believes UNF obesity levels on the rise. “Until I thought about it, I is doing its part to ensure the “As time goes on, I feel like never realized how many more healthiness of its students, fac- there are more and more people fast food places Miami has than ulty and staff. that are overweight,” said Kristin Jacksonville,” Lazowick said. “I think that our school Lazowick, a political science stu- “There are more fast food places provides many healthy eating dent from the Miami area and a around Miami than there should choices such as sushi, salads and member of the UNF women’s soc- be.” smoothies,” DeWitt said. “UNF cer team. Whether it is in the shop- also has many options for outdoor “I feel like you see more peo- ping centers of Jacksonville activities such as hiking trails ple that are morbidly obese than or on the beaches of Miami, and canoeing trips.” you saw in the past,” Lazowick Florida has made its presence The city received an A- in the said. known in Men’s Fitness’s 25 fat- parks and open space category, with the junk food category, with the area of commute, receiving a B-, But how did other cities in test cities in America survey. Men’s Fitness magazine reporting survey finding that ice cream and geography, receiving an A-. Florida weigh in? that Jacksonville’s acreage per cap- stores are 42 percent less popular However, the good marks end Miami was ranked as the ita is 494 percent higher than aver- in Jacksonville than the national here. fattest city in the U.S., while E-mail Angela Passafaro at age and the highest in the survey. average. Jacksonville earned a D in Tampa was ranked as the 23rd [email protected]. Jacksonville scored a B in The city also scored well in the the areas of fitness centers, sports fittest city in the U.S. by Men’s Page 9 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Ex p r e s s i on s Jacksonville weighs in as the eighth fattest city in America

feet by 50 feet.”

One option is temporary stag-

ing. According to their web-

site, St. Augustine’s stage has shell a depth of just over 38 feet. BY: MAX JAEGER out the ex- Anyone running an event at STAFF WRITER tra loot to see UNF could use risers to extend the Wayne Coyne stage if needed, but that would ith the of the Flaming cost money. completion Lips run around Larson also said the lack of any W of UNF’s in his giant hamster permanent fencing could hurt UNF’s Amphitheater just weeks ball at UNF. Lots of chances at wrangling larger acts. away, students – and re- other public Florida Fences, risers and addition- ally anyone in the south- colleges subscribe al audio equipment all cost mon- ern Jacksonville area – can to a similar set of rules. ey, and their procurement will look forward to more music, Despite a few minor detrac- dent any promoter’s profits. more theater and maybe even tions, the new Amphitheater has Regarding the kinds of acts St. a little more local competition. one major advantage: location. Augustine’s monster of an edifice Director of the Student Union, “Promoters I know who book at St. books, artist fees alone range from Justin Camputaro, is confident the Augustine’s amphitheater are very in- $50,000 to $150,000, ergo, it would new Amphitheater will rival not only terested in having events in the heart be wise for UNF to avoid extra the beach’s amphitheater, but also of Jacksonville,” Camputaro said. expenses like fences. St. Augustine’s. UNF has a better location than With all these expenses, one The total capacity will be 6,000, the beaches or St. Augustine, be- wonders how Osprey Productions according to Camputaro. That num- cause it is so close to downtown and will entice any of those “Lil” rap- ber is, however, a fluid one, because the center of Jacksonville. pers to leave their brood-nest there will be no permanent seating. Promoters want a venue that is acces- in Atlanta and come to campus. The stage measures 60 feet by 25 feet, sible and can draw the largest crowd, The simple answer: Osprey most of which is covered by a canopy. especially in an area with no other com- Productions does not have to. The area will not be permanently petitors, and our campus has the kind Though Osprey Productions is re- fenced off. of location that makes that possible. sponsible for most of the “major” acts “We anticipate the majority of Extra expenses like risers and fenc- that visit UNF – Ben Folds being the events to be free. But if we do any ing may not be such a big deal to promot- most recent example – they are not the ticketed events, we will work to fence ers when they are looking at a location only avenue artists can rock at UNF. it off temporarily,” Camputaro said. that can feasibly draw attendants from The Amphitheater is part of The facilities have the means to run just about anywhere in Duval County. the Student Union, which is in smaller events without renting any This proves that UNF’s Amphitheater some ways in business for itself. outside equipment, he said. and St. Augustine’s amphitheater “The Student Union is auxiliary- Billy Parker, production special- are fundamentally different. St. driven,” Camputaro said. “We are heav- ist responsible for the Robinson Augustine’s goal is profit, and while ily, but not entirely, funded by UNF.” Theater, plans to take over opera- UNF’s Amphitheater can turn a profit, Any profit the Amphitheater makes tion of the Amphitheater, he said. it is really in service of the community. goes to the Student Union, which pays Free events would be in the spirit of a “This Amphitheater allows the UNF a 7 percent overhead and pockets university, where the dissemination of campus to host events for the stu- the rest. The Amphitheater essential- art, culture and new experiences should dents that they would normally have ly acts as an independent venue and be prized above all else. But does the to leave campus for,” Computaro pays UNF a percentage of its profits new Amphitheater really have what it said. “It will also help us to reach as a sort of initial dues type of deal. takes to compete against local big-dogs? out into the Jacksonville commu- UNF does not have to pay Dan Larson, a marketing and pro- nity, hosting events to bring them artists to come to campus. motions manager at the St. Augustine onto our campus and showcase UNF.” Entertainers can use the facili- Amphitheater, remains skeptical. Although the amphitheater’s vi- ties as they would any concert venue. He said the facilities would be great ability is untested, UNF can be sure Promoters can come to the Student Union for student use (music majors, you can that it is an addition that will enrich and rent the Amphitheater for any ma- start drooling now), and free and not- student and community life. jor ticketed event if they want, though for-profit events like many world mu- This next year will be proving- they would be responsible for security sic and jazz festivals (music majors, grounds for the Amphitheater, and additional sound equipment if may I offer you a bib?), but is unsure and its future looks quite good. whether the facilities can handle na- needed. tional rock, pop or hip-hop events. Of course you will not see $5 stu- See you at the Fall Concert Series! “[Sixty] feet is a great width, but dent tickets, but that is a luxury only 25 feet is a little short [for length],” Osprey Productions can provide. E-mail Max Jaeger at Larson said. “Amphitheaters are Although, who is to say a large num- [email protected] usually 50 feet by 40 feet or 60 ber of Ospreys would not be willing to,

Photo illustration: Chad Smith, Photo: Erick Tanner Page 10 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Ex p r e s s i on s Indie-princess lickss Florida with her ‘Acid Tongue’ by Max Jaeger from getting stale. Staff Writer Some are moody with eerie, reverb-drenched electric guitars while others are so sweet you will Jenny Lewis and her troupe have to keep them away from your of troubadours, will roll into diabetic grandmother. Jacksonville June 30 to per- As if Lewis does not have form at Jacksonville Beach’s enough star power, she recruited Freebird Live. M. Ward, Zooey Deschanel and The show is part of the sec- Elvis Costello, among others, to ond tour promoting Jenny’s soph- belt her tunes with her. omore solo effort, “Acid Tongue,” Lewis’s sister and semi-es- though some may consider it an tranged father also make appear- act of penance for not coming to ances on the record. Jacksonville on the first tour. Unfortunately, there’s a slim

Lewis, child actress turned in- Courtesy of T eam L ove re c or d s chance that any of the artists will die-princess, got her musical break accompany her at the Freebird, heading up indie act Rilo Kiley. but fans should keep their fingers Her solo career, however, is crossed. quickly cementing her place in If they do not show up, we can America’s musical canon (sitting expect a more-than-able perfor- somewhere near Joni Mitchell mance from her boyfriend and and Emmylou Harris, no doubt). the album’s co-writer, Johnathan Lewis has worked closely with Rice. Bright Eyes and Cursive. The blissful evening of tunes She also appears extensively The ex-Beverly Hills trooper herself and entourage. Jenny lewis will perform June 30 at Freebird Live. will be opened by Fat Possom duo, on The Postal Service’s only al- Heartless Bastards. bum “Give Up.” you want to buy a country. The orchestration is acoustic guitar with bursts of Attendees can look forward to Lewis’ previous solo release, bloodhound, down a bottle of sparse, compared to “Rabbit Fur barroom choirs during the cho- a night of powerful female vocal- “Rabbit Fur Coat,” is a countri- whiskey and sing until your Coat,” and this newfound space rus – and foot-stomping saloon ists who are a little bit country fied-folk gem with slide guitars, throat gives out. really lets the music breathe. singles like “Carpetbaggers” and and a little bit rock ’n’ roll. twangy vocals and the Watson Stylistically, “Acid Tongue” The album is a mix of acous- “See Fernando.” twins providing the kind of is closer to roots-rock and tic and piano driven ballads – the Even the ballads have a nice E-mail Max Jaeger at harmonies that make Americana than straight-up title track is just Jenny and an stylistic range that keeps things [email protected] Riverside Arts Market offers free, dry venue for local art Monday BY April Schulhauser • Student Union Gameroom Open, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Assistant Features editor Building 58, room 1200.

Waking up to the pitter- patter of raindrops is the per- fect way for a pointless summer Tuesday day filled with outdoor plans to disappear. But what hides the sunshine now could end up • Joey Cape (Lagwagon), 9 p.m., Jack Rabbits. revealing a few extra bucks in your wallet. Jacksonville’s rain or shine market, affectionately titled the Wednesday Riverside Arts Market, draws thousands of locals every Saturday to enjoy free concerts • Summer B Welcome Cookout, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 and venues of local artists and p.m., the Green. farmers – rainy day specials • Smoking Cessation Classes and Support Group, 12 included. to 1 p.m., Building 3, room 1201. calendar Underneath the towering arches of the Fuller Warren • 48 Hour Film Project, 7 p.m., Florida Theatre. Bridge, about 178 vendors com- prise “the biggest weekly arts market in the south,” said Ap ril Sc hulhauser | Sp innaker Thursday Tony Allegretti, the director of RAM. The unique location on • Library Exhibit: Thomas Wolfe Exhibit at the Thomas Riverside Avenue invites a cool- G. Carpenter Library, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ing river breeze from the St. John’s on sunny days and protec- • Healthy Osprey Focus Group, 4 to 5 p.m., Building 3, tion from downpours otherwise. room 1201. Family friendly, dog friendly and also environmentally friend- ly, RAM is considered a green Some local bakers makin’ that dough at the RAM on a Saturday morning. Friday market for more reasons than its abundance of pesticide-free and creations and even more difficult gain some life experience with selling their work and marketing hydroponic produce for sale. putting a price tag on them. • Summer A classes end. Deadline to withdraw It prides itself on requiring “It may say ‘$15’ on [the price it,” Heywood said. from 10-week term. reusable bags and biodegrad- tag] but if I know that they only The Riverside Avondale able containers for its vendors have $10 to spend, then that’s what Preservation has limited liability • Downtown Reception with UNF President Dela- ownership of RAM, allowing the ney, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art and visitors. A good portion, al- it turns out to be,” Free said. “It Jacksonville. though not all, of the produce is makes me happy to see somebody free market to operate under its purely organic. be able to get something they non-profit umbrella. • Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, 8 p.m., Building 15, “We are more organic than really want.” One issue Allegretti de- room 1303. scribes as a “positive problem” when we started,” Allegretti said, Anything from freshly baked • Jacksonville Craft and Beer Import Festival, 7 p.m. who has hopes of more local, or- bread and dishware, to carica- involves over 500 artists applying - 10 p.m., Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. ganic produce becoming avail- ture drawings and earrings, can to participate in the market, yet able in the future. be found at RAM. there is only booth availability Behind all the extrava- There are also a variety of for 178. gant paintings and intricately people there such as men on uni- Plans have been drawn to ex- designed art pieces are those cycles juggling knives, face-paint- pand the market to Riverside Saturday who act as the very fuel to ed toddlers and average Joes tot- Park and the funds have been keep RAM a hot commodity. ting their four-legged friend is budgeted, but not yet allocated. Nestled quietly into booth 514 on leashes. “It’s not unlike the other • Crash Course in Screenwriting, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., on rainy May 23 was artist Mary On this particular day, over- things that you might do that University Center. Free, who attracted passersby flowing with torrential down- would cost you a ton of money,” • Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, 8 p.m., Building 15, with her trendy hand-blown pours and rainy day specials, Allegretti said. room 1303. jewelry and dishware. Born and about 8,000 to 12,000 visitors RAM is a place where raised in Jacksonville, Free has weaved between the tents filled students can hide from the • Riverside Arts Market, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Riverside Ave. traveled from Middleburg to dis- with funnel cakes and hand-craft- summer rain and enjoy a play her creations every RAM ed home furnishings; it seems ev- marketplace atmosphere. weekend since its April 4 incep- eryone has a chance to get some- They utilize the under-a-bridge tion. thing they want from RAM. setting to catch up on reading or “I just couldn’t stay away from Stephen Heywood, a UNF as- even have a picnic. Sunday the art,” Free said, as she sat cus- sistant ceramic professor, consid- There is also free Wi-Fi avail- tom fitting necklaces for her cus- ers RAM a good opportunity for able, perfect for students who • Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, 2 p.m., Building 15, tomers and offering jewelry main- students to display their art and want to catch up on their e-mails. room 1303. tenance advice. learn how to market their work. “I could see [RAM] as being • Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile Baybears, 3:05 p.m., At times, artists can find it dif- e-mail April Schulhauser at Baseball grounds at Jacksonville. ficult to part with their personal a viable resource for students to [email protected] Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Ex p r e s s i on s Page 11

With fluctuating gas prices on the rise again, it might be time to consider local public

Gra p hi c : eter Ng uyen transportation options. JTA provides four inexpensive trolleys to commute around the beaches and downtown.

Compiled by Beca Grimm and Kim Nelson

Riverside Bay Street Beaches Beaver Street

• Runs from downtown at Water • Runs from St. Andrews Station, • Runs from the Atlantic Village • Runs from Rosa Park Transit Street and Laura Street and from onto Bay Street to Broad Street Shopping Center, near the in- Station to Winn-Dixie at N. Riverside at Margaret Street and and Jefferson Street, then Water tersection Aquatic Drive and Liberty and E. Beaver Riverside Avenue Street and the Jacksonville Atlantic Boulevard, to the South Landing Beach Regional Shopping Center – • Operates: J.T. Butler Boulevard at • Operates: Monday through Friday, • Operates: South Beach Parkway Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m., 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. A trolley will make a stop ap- running every 50 minutes proximately every 15 minutes • A trolley will make a stop during peak time and 30 minutes • Operates: • Free approximately every during off peak – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 Friday 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. 10 minutes p.m., weekdays only Saturday Noon - 2 a.m. • Hip places you pass: Sunday Noon - 6 p.m. Beaver Street Farmers’ Market, • 50 cents to ride • Free Cathedral Towers and • 50 cents to ride Convention Center • Hip places you pass: Bars, restau- • Hip places you pass: rants and shopping venues in his- Bars, restaurants and • Hip places you will pass: toric Five Points, Memorial Park, entertainment off Bay Street at Seawalk Pavilion Amphitheater, MOCA, Main Library, Florida the Landing Jacksonville Beach Pier, Freebird Theatre, London Bridge and Burrito Gallery Live and dozens of beach bars • Closed: Independence Day and Labor Day

Horoscopes by The Spinnaker Sisterhood of the Celestial Skylines

You would be better off Instant gratification is not Ooh, it is birthday month Cancers have a creative playing in the water this coming quick enough for for you, twinsies! Getting energy that extends into month than on land. If you this month. But not down is a given. You are al- their physical lifestyle. You you are shopping and spot to worry, because what ways being told that there should take advantage of any water gear at half you crave most now will are two sides within your the many group fitness pro- price, you better go ahead come to you when you being, this is the month grams in the UNF Arena and purchase it. This is a least expect it. Be patient. to decipher what the gods this week. This physical March 21 - April 20 month of adventure and April 21 - May 20 Until then, pour your emo- May 21 - June 21 mean by that ridiculous June 22 - July 22 activity will stir your cre- excitement – a time to tions and effort into your notion. Try messing with ative thoughts. Don’t get climb a tree, for example. friends, family and imme- people, playing off your too creative, though! If Your lucky stone in the coming days is a diate surroundings. As the world is round, dual-natured persona and experiment with your art is culinary, the heavens are pre- diamond. If you wear it on the left side of karma will come back around fourfold, different sides of yourself. “Variety is the dicting an exponentially increasing fat to- your body, it should bring you some bona whether you choose positive or negative spice of life” is your sign’s motto. Frequent tal in the hip and thigh areas. fide luck, which you will need when you actions – this month especially. some yuppie bars one night to get the 411 fail your summer A exams. Zing! on this season’s Cole Haan tassel loafers,

A possible love interest — Stop falling asleep or day- Maybe take a break from Scorpios are supposed to whether it be anything from dreaming in class this updating your Twitter sta- make fine doctors, appar- a simple crush to a long- week, or you will miss very tus quite as often, as the ently. Did you know that, term relationship – is look- important content that urge strikes in the next few Scorpio? And what more ing your way this month. could compromise your weeks, young Libra. Leave a respected doctor is there You have really shown your grade, or even worse — your little mystery in your mojo in America than a love doc- stuff and they are digging graduation date. Instead and indulge in your soli- tor? None. Take this next it. But be warned … if you of organizing your room tude. Try an evening flying week as an excuse to ac- let them see your now over- this month, you should solo. Go sip a cup of green tively exercise your exqui- July 23 - Aug. 22 Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 inflating ego, their inter- organize your schoolwork tea in a quiet corner over a site amore advice skills and ests might begin to wane. and other more important private notebook filled with inundate everyone in hear- Your confidence should be used to your things. Know your deadlines, and do not let your personal thoughts — not some cyber- ing distance with tips. After all, you are the advantage now, but do not let it dominate your wandering thoughts take over your space void. Besides, not as many folks give expert. Or at least you can try and trick ev- the other aspects of your personality. Your life, which is already busy enough as it is. a hoot about that spanking plate of lentils eryone into thinking you are. People may warmth and compassion will earn you a you had for lunch as you think. respond unfavorably — looking away, walk- kiss, or more, this month. ing away or humming loudly over you.

Center yourself. Focus on This month is the time for For the next few weeks you Do not go outside. Do not your needs and wants for embarking on that long should feel a shift in how leave your bedroom. Do a change, and take time awaited health and fitness you show affection towards not go to class, out to eat to pursue your goals. This journey. June brings cos- others. Usually, you are de- or turn on your television month is all about you and mic support for assimilat- tached and not sure how for at least a week. You your relationships with ing new fitness techniques to tug those heartstrings, are in serious danger this others. When you take into your daily routine. but now you will become month. Consider yourself time to better yourself, you It is time to start a new infused with the confi- in a Final Destination Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 Feb. 19 - March 20 can then begin to better work-out plan. Watch out dence to expand upon us- film right now and watch the relationships around for opportunities to in- ing touch and verbiage to out. There is someone – or you. Although an authority figure, such vest in your ideas. Take practical steps to express your true feelings. Do not get all something – out to get you, your money or as a professor or boss, may be overbear- transform ideas into actions. Focus not fleshy and weak-saucy on us now, but do your organs. The heavens suggest going on- ing at this time, be patient in school or only on your mind but also on your heart. not be embarrassed to call your mom and line to order a deadbolt for your front door in the workplace. The end of the month is ideal for mending tell her you miss her or explain to your if you do not already have one. Make sure broken relationships. roommate that putting the toilet seat down to only accept the package through your really does stir your soul. mail slot. Better safe than sorry. Page 12 Comics Classifieds are now accessible online at unfspinnaker.com

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Inside the Huddle

Max Jaeger Chad Smith Beca Grimm Rebecca McKinnon Staff Writer Graphic Designer Features Editor News Editor Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Question 1: As of early June, the Jacksonville Suns have recorded an off-and-on season this summer often in rain conditions. Has the rain had an impact on the Suns performance? The rain has definitely affected the Yes, because it’s already hard to get Duh. It’s had an impact on their fans’ Suns’ performance, most notably ready for a game and then find out moods more than anything. I tried that of outfielder Gizmo Mogwai. that it’s canceled. Imagine how the to plan a date at a Suns game, but The rain, combined with Mogwai’s pitchers feel about having to warm it was rained out. How sucky. existing condition has increased up causing more wear and tear in the the team’s roster exponentially. long run. Question 2: Thirty Jacksonville Jaguars recently bowled with kids to support the Clara White Mission to stop hunger. What kind of impact do the Jaguars really have on Jacksonville? These kinds of events may raise I think it’s great that they are get- I think the Jaguars’ impact on They have a lot of influence, espe- some money, but that amounts to ting involved in the community, but Jacksonville begins and ends with cially in the younger generation. a few drops of water in the desert. I still feel that there is a stigma with the absolutely horrid gold and I’m always hearing about different The Jaguars’ actions are laudable, professional athletes because of the turquoise color scheme of the city. volunteer opportunities they get but they simply raise awareness, the fame associated with it. Thank involved in. rather than change things. Richard Collier. Question 3: UNF Athletics Director Lee Moon has been making several changes to UNF Athletics since his arrival earlier in the year. How will these changes impact UNF’s 2009-2010 athletics season? Until UNF adopts and legitimizes Hopefully it’s a wake-up to UNF sports Positively. People dubbed names Hopefully, it’ll make UNF win more my full-contact chess team, we in general since we are in Division as lovely as “Lee Moon” could often! Hopefully, these wins don’t don’t have an Athletics depart- I now. The expectations are a lot only possibly breed goodness. result in lower grade point aver- ment as far as I’m concerned. higher. It’s a different ballgame now ages of the athletes. thats it all counts. If you have a question for the Question 4: After being grouped together at The Players Championship and the Memorial tournament in Ohio, Tiger members of the Woods and Ernie Els saw a lot of each other. Do golf pairings have any impact on the actual competition? Pairing Els and Woods made a I think the players become more It’s essentially an elevated sort of Whatever. If I was competing for Huddle or want to give powerful statement about apart- susceptible to the pairings because “buddy system.” The guffawing a living, I wouldn’t want to make answers, e-mail the heid twenty years too late. Prov- there is no real advantage, just pure probably leads to life-long any friendships that might cost me ing that golf is the hippest skill with which Tiger Woods wins. He friendships. first place. Spinnaker at sports@ sport around. is the Jordan of golf. unfspinnaker.com. Compiled by James Cannon.

Sports Column Lower academic standards for UNF athletes could hurt the reputation of the university will be the next Billy Donovan is yet to be determined. An introduction: Moon’s new tactics through possibly recruiting less intelligent St a f f e r athletes is inconsistent with the university’s motto, “No one like you. Josh Gore is a new staff writer o p i n i on No place like this.” with the Spinnaker this year and It is just another step toward has a keen interest in sports. He Josh Gore trying to look more like the bigger is a senior majoring in journalism. Staff Writer Division I universities. This column will review sports is- Because Moon understands that sues at the university, state and UNF takes another big step in winning increases booster support the transition to Division I athletics and fundraising, this lower standard national levels. do whatever it takes to win. He uses by easing admission standards for may prove to be a fiscal success. It may dispute or defend coaching the number and color systems to athletes. But if lowering academic Winning also increases atten- decisions as well decisions made evaluate prospective athletes, but standards is the only way UNF can dance that raises money through by the UNF athletic director. Atten- where is the accountability? field decent teams, how far will UNF concessions and team apparel. tion will be given equally to issues If Moon feels an athlete will help go to win? The message UNF is sending to in all sports regardless of their the athletic program, there is not The new Athletic Director Lee high school athletes who are trying popularity. Emphasis will be put much stopping him from injecting Moon has been the orchestrator of to balance athletics with academics on recruiting, game substitutions, his subjectivity into this system. these lower standards, though it was is not a good one. injuries and violated regulations. It I urge Moon to reconsider this UNF President John Delaney who Moon is now telling the students will be his job to read through a lower standard, to oversee the in- went back on his longstanding pre- that their time is best spent in the coming recruits for all the athletic coach’s jargon and tell the readers vious policy that kept athletes more gym rather than the library. programs and to ensure that these what is really going on. academically accountable. High school athletes should not athletes have the academic ability Attending press conferences Delaney recently told me that his be pressured into maintaining mini- to perform at UNF. and one-on-one interviews with previous policy was too tough on mal academic achievement in order UNF has a great opportunity in coaches and players will be some the coaches. He also said that every to become better athletes. this transition to be known around of his tasks. He will also be able to AD in the past has asked for these This is just one step closer to what the country as a university that does express his opinion clearly to the standards to be eased. could become a great embarrass- not turn its back on academics in student body, and keep the students The old policy allowed 12 athletes ment for the university as they begin order to have athletic success. aware of what the Athletics department who were academically unqualified in Florida State University’s footsteps, As the university slowly creeps into isn’t saying. to be admitted into the university. The which led to academic cheating. national conversation, it would always Josh Gore’s experience in sports new policy increases 12 to unlimited. Once the university begins bring- be referred to as a great academic including being a three-sport It is obvious Moon has come in to ing in athletes that are not intel- institution and respected by many letterman in high school increas- increase fundraising and turn the ligent enough to pass their classes, around the country. failing basketball program around will UNF help them in their classes? es his qualifications to write this Well not any more – unfortunately. column. by instantly firing Matt Kilcullen, Will the UNF athletic department and hiring Matthew Driscoll, who take their classes for them? E-mail Josh Gore at was a great catch, but whether he Moon’s actions reflect that he will [email protected]. Page 14 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Sp o r t s Inspirational Athletes Gators share stories of faith on special night

By Heather Furey assistant sports editor

In conjuction with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Jacksonville, Gators Tim Tebow and Danny Wuerffel took some time, dur- ing the Night of Champions, to inspire the faith of an arena filled with about 6,200 Christians. At the Veterans Memorial Arena May 8, the area director of the FCA, Robby Tebow’s goal for the night was to make sure a crowd of Christians, including Gator fans, were a part of an unforgettable night. “The most important issue we as a commu- natalie broa c h | s p innaker nity face is the involvement of parents in the home,” Tebow said. “I believe this event is a step forward in correcting this problem.” In a sea of orange and blue, including shirts that had a superimposed logo of a “T” for Tebow, Gator fans enjoyed a television-style interview with Wuerffel, his parents and Tim Tebow, conducted by ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. It was based on the players using an example both on and off the field.” their fame as a vehicle to reach Christians and their faith Andrew Hinojosa, one of hundreds of volunteers at the through FCA. Night of Champions, said he thought it was great to see some- With the Heisman trophies on the corners of the stage, body of Tebow’s magnitude who also represents Christianity. the interview also included a small portion of Wuerffel’s “I like what Tim has to offer beyond football, where he is parents giving the audience a taste of their son’s life trying to remain humble and unselfish,” said Herbstreit. as a child. The University of Florida FCA has one of the largest pro- The participation of well-known coaches and famous ath- grams in the nation. FCA makes a point to regularly come letes at the college and professional level is a vital part of the to Jacksonville and sponsor events such as the Night Of

FCA. They even have a Sports New Testament bible that fea- Champions. They hope to help people invest in God and to natalie broa c h | s p innaker tures testimonies from the professionals, including a special find themselves through Christ and the message they gave presentation from retired NFL Coach Tony Dungy. But Tim that night, Wuerffel said. Tebow has a very important presence in Northeast Florida. “To me it’s more important to follow God than to win the “Timmy knows the responsibility he has both as a National Championship,” Wuerffel said. Christian and as a role model,” Robby Tebow said. “He un- But in addition to the message, the program also had a derstands that people will follow what he does, and he takes mixture of entertainment. Comedian Kenn Kington was that very seriously. He does a great job of leading and setting in attendance, celebrating his faith with the Tebows and Wuerffel, along with a musical performance by Richie McDonald, Christian and former lead singer for the country Gators Tim Tebow and Danny Wuerffel visited the Veterans Me- group Lonestar. morial Arena May 8 to share inspiring stories during the Night “To me it’s more important to The FCA’s mission is to serve as a ministry tool of the of Champions for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Fellowship of Christian Athletes by inspiring, informing follow God than to win the and involving coaches, athletes and fans to make an impact high school and college campuses in all seven of the for Jesus Christ throughout the community. In order to have First Coast counties: Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, National Championship.” a ministry and put on events such as this, the FCA takes Putnam and St. Johns County. one-time and monthly donations to receive funding. For more information on the FCA and their Northeast But the experience with the FCA doesn’t end with Florida chapter, visit www.nefloridafca.org. Danny Wuerffel, the Night of Champions. The FCA has local staff mem- UF Graduate bers and ministries nationwide, including a branch in e-mail Heather Furey at Northeast Florida. This branch serves middle school, [email protected]. GRADES meet the established criteria, ÄÄfrom page 1 systems and making small adjust- called the summer Academic ments, UNF will be able to draw Potential Program. relay an interest in becoming a in more high profile recruits. Those students who do not Blue Devil. UNF’s athletics department meet the university admission They look“ at the student’s has a new process by which they requirements for fall may be admitted to summer B classes. economic background, public evaluate each prospective athlete Graphic: Chad Smith services and any high through different criteria and If they achieve a C or better in achviements in high school per- see how they would fit into the those classes, they can continue formances. UNF program. on at UNF in the fall. “It’s not a numbers game; we Moon reviews every candidate make our admissions process that the coaches submit. And in- The benefit easy,” Dixon said. stead of the Athletics department Thanks to the shifting of What Moon believes is differ- bound by 12 exceptions, Moon can funds the money is now there for ent about this year, is that in the now bring in an unlimited num- UNF Athletics to provide prospec- past, no one really had a plan ber of athletic exceptions. tive athletes with the opportunity for running a Division I There is a form they to enter summer classes. program. apply to each student that classi- Allowing student athletes That is why Moon says he fies them on different criteria in- to be admitted during the sum- was brought to UNF, because cluding SAT, GPA and character. mer session is a good plan, Moon he has plenty of experience in After the form is filled out, said, especially because of the getting Division I programs off each student is classified by what high levels of support the athletic the ground. level of risk. department is providing for Before Moon arrived at UNF, Moon said they have used their teams. there were 12 admissions excep- color systems and number “We aren’t taking anybody tions annually across the board systems to classify the who wouldn’t normally be able for athletes who fell below the athletes’ risk. to get into the school,” Moon said. level of normal criteria for fall The color system is: green, for But we are bringing in athletes admission, Moon said. all clear; yellow, for caution; and who meet the summer school He does not even know if red, for high risk. requirements.” all the exceptions were used, The number system goes from The coaches also play a pivotal but knows not all the sports one to five, with five being a low part in the athletes’ academics, used them. risk and one being a high risk. Moon said. There was also no money set The whole process is designed They have to understand and aside for athletes to be admitted to weigh how much of a benefit to be committed to making sure into a summer school program the university the athlete would the students get the support although it was still a possibility. be against how much risk the uni- they need to achieve good grades However, Moon believes that versity would be taking on them. makes his recommenda- athlete should be offered a schol- and attend all their classes and by reevaluating the previous After classification, Moon tion on whether or not an arship to John Yancey, UNF’s necessary tutoring sessions. admissions director. “We make sure we take care of If Yancey says no to a candi- our kids and give them the right date, they can still be accepted for support,” Moon said. Updated daily with breaking news, the fall term by approval through “If we have somebody that is an appeals committee. not as good a student as others staff blogs, videos and photo galleries According to the UNF cata- then we know what we have to do log, an average student needs a to help them. We are not going to recalculated grade point aver- just throw them to the wolves.” age of 3.0 in order to be accepted unfspinnaker.com � into UNF. E-mail Heather Furey at But there is another op- [email protected]. tion for students who do not - e 15 Pag - Hank Aaron - Tiger Woods - Rafeal Nadal ince Lombardi - Joe Montana - Joe DiMaggio - Roger Federer - Roger Federer -Michael Phelps ou go out and - Mickey Mantle - Magic Johnson - V - Cristiano Ronaldo “If winning isn’t erything, why ev- do they keep score?” born “All pitchers are pitchers.” “The pitcher has got only a ball. I’ve got a - bat. So the percent age of weapons is in my favor and I let the fellow with the ball do the fretting.” if I’m play- “I’m aware ing at my best I’m tough to beat. And I enjoy that.” get any “It doesn’t Y easier. try to hang in and put on as much pressure him as possible.” “I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming.” “No one did what I did last season and for this I deserve the Golden Boot and why not the Player.” best World “In sports ... you play the time you’re from eight years old, and done for then you’re ever.” “Hitting the ball was Running around easy. the bases was the tough part.” “The only way of find- ing a solution is to fight back, to move, to that run, and to control pressure.” “Ask not what your teammates can do for you. Ask what you can do for your team- mates.” Quotes Sports

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Graphic: Art team E-mail Amanda Foley at -mail John Weidner at at E-mail John Weidner [email protected]. [email protected]. The team has been affiliated The team’s current roster in- Suns tickets can be purchased with the Florida Marlins as their AA affiliate. with major league teams in their 47-year history and recently fin- ished a nine-year affiliation with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2009. cludes several Mudcats, Carolina North the from former players previously affiliated Florida with Marlins, the who last season. North Division won the online at jaxsuns.com, over the phone during normal hours by business calling (904) 358-2846 or office. the ticket at Wuerth Wuerth has more than 15 years of expe- “Jeffoflot a table brings the to experience The athletic department is in the early It is also in the process of reallocating fi- needs for the Men’s Golf Basketball programs, in addition to duties with the and Men’s team. site and football Web athletics school’s rience in media relations including work at both Division I and professional levels, coor dinating opening rounds of the 2008 men’s basketball tournament, NCAA directing pub- lic relations for for relation media Columbus helping and Soccer, League Crew of Major the 2008 and 2009 Outback and Bowls the 2009 Draft. WNBA that UNF can really benefit from Moon said. in ture,” the fu- process of advertising and selecting of rest the hiring in committees staff search new the Moon said. members, nances in order to open up new positions and is currently working on reevaluating differ ent job duties and descriptions.

- Although the Suns are only In 2007, there were 61 former The Suns are currently in Champions and America’s Minor as League Team of the Year. Baseball a minor league team, known they are for Florida a providing chance league to talent play. see North major - ros league major on players Suns ters including New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez, San Giant Francisco Randy Johnson and Angeles Dodger Ching-Lung Los Hu. The Suns have also had several stars and Hall of Famers on past rosters such as Hank Bret Boone, Nolan Ryan Aaron, Tug McGraw, Seaver. and Tom their first season of affiliation

- • Associate Athletic Director for Ticket Sales - this will the Sales - this will the • Associate Athletic Director for Ticket ticket sales. first time UNF has ever had a position for - comes to UNF to take over the position of • Dan Wuerth Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations. and Operations • Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and schedul- - will be in charge of all UNF athletic facilities ing operations. - Will be in • Associate Athletic Director for Development for the AD. charge of all financial development “He’s “He’s been around the block more than a The change in staff is just the latest big Moon has already begun with the process ofhiring Jeffthe Wuerth announced Moon several people. several several secured “He’s said. Lafata times,” few big donations and rebuilt of programs capable he’s what past. Who knows ?” in the move for UNF Athletics since Moon’s arrival in February. Moon has replaced staff the suc- whose team, of basketball men’s entire the cess is essential to the expansion of UNF - ath he said. letics, of replacing these positions and has already one “great he said. acquisition,” found as the new Assistant Athletics Director Media for Relations May 28. Wuerth UNF from comes the to University of South where Florida, he oversaw all the communication tunate that the openings came at the best time best the at came openings the that tunate possible and that he has strong support from season duties falls on Moon. There are several several are There Moon. on falls duties season currently is department athletic the issues key con- radio disputed highly a in including facing tract and the constant public relations battle, Lafata Moon said. said However, he feels for

- For For others, there are several In 2003, the Suns received a the broke they year, same the In • Eric Scott - has taken a job as an intern on the media of the Jacksonville Jaguars. relations staff • Shawn Lafata - is currently looking for another career relations de- media after spending time in UNF and JU’s partments. • Elliot Darkatsh - is leaving the position of Director of Marketing and Relations for UNF. • Adam Johnson- accepted a position at Northwestern State University as their director of ticket sales. on Sundays. other promotions to cluding weekly enjoy, specials in- such as Wednesday’s Specials Businesspersons and Throwdowns. Thursday Night new baseball stadium as part of Plan. the Better Jacksonville record for the highest attendance in the Southern League and sur the passed number following that season. In 2005, the recognized Suns were as Southern League Family Fireworks,giveaways, Fifty Cent SaturdayFeast Family Tuesdays and when run kids the bases the on Grounds the after field at each game Writer a Foley

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