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October 2013

An Ultramarathon across the Badlands puts Amy Costa in 100° heat for over 100 miles

After a three-year reign of grinding terror, A new King of Campus is crowned +

Plan a music tour across Jacksonville with our Fall Concert Preview

ESPN Sportscaster & UNF Alumni Sarah Walsh gives industry advice

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new features 24 from the badlands to brazil UNF’s Amy Costa challenges her body during ultramarathons.

28 the king is crowned Skaters vie for royal treatment at the Boathouse.

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the report 8 police beat You 10 campus the life 12 relations 13 curious reporter 14 health 15 fashion

the premier 16 music 17 reviews

the game 20 profile 21 ith 22 alumna

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Print Editor in Chief Jacob Harn [email protected] Take Care Art Director Joey Taravella of Yourself: [email protected] Layout Designers Julie Henderson Student Health Services, [email protected] A year of grief for UNF 904.620.2900 Christine Kegel (Bldg. 39A, Rm. 2098) [email protected] “We offer an array of Students have become acquainted with loss, and should be services including but News & Entertainment not limited to: primary Daily News Editor Lydia Moneir aware of the resources available to them health care, Digital X-rays, [email protected] GYN/Woman’s clinic, Enterprise Editor Sarah Ricevuto immunization, lab tests, [email protected] One evening, early in my sixth-grade year, I alumni Sam Perry was also lost. travel health.” Sports Editor Travis Gibson received a call at home. My mother answered Most recently, in September, previous stu- [email protected] the phone, told me it was Katie — my crush dent and Kappa Alpha brother Matthew Mat- The Counseling Center, Features Editor Jocelyn Tolbert at the time — then returned to the kitchen son died. 904.620.2602 [email protected] where she was preparing dinner. This brings the number of reported current (Bldg. 2, Rm. 2300) opinions Editor Carl Rosen The only thing I remember of what Katie student and recent student deaths to eight. “Our counseling services [email protected] said was her first sentence, complete with a I want to recognize those of you who are ex- are voluntary, confidential, content chief Katie Tison long pause in the middle. periencing grief. As students, we have resourc- and free of charge to all [email protected] “Jake; Nick is dead.” es extended to us that can help us deal with currently enrolled Photo Editor Randy Rataj The details of my friend’s troubling death these tragedies. UNF students.” [email protected] were confirmed as fact throughout the week; Nick’s father had driven the two behind a The day after Nick’s death, students and fac- Spinnaker Platforms large retail store and shot his son three times ulty were in pieces and counselors were dis- Digital Editor Jason Kellum in the head, killing him before turning the gun patched to actively work with and comfort [email protected] to kill himself. Nicholas Meyers died at age 13, the kids. TV Manager Connor Spielmaker and his father at age 36. The response was immediate and the coun- [email protected] That was my first intimate experience selling was provided without our request. Radio Manager Lizzie Russo of death. The university community is much larger and radio@unfspinnaker And whether it be each student’s first experi- inherently less intimate than that of elementa- Business Manager Veronica Perez ence or not, the UNF community has had to ry school, and there won’t always be someone [email protected] endure months sharply punctuated with the there take care of us. most difficult loss a person can experience. Because this is a period characterized by Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 1 UNF Drive The year began tragically for UNF when — learning independence, students must actively Jacksonville, FL 32224 Phone (Main Office): 904.620.2727 just 50 minutes into 2013 — Dara Kusiv died seek help. Phone (Advertising): 904.620.1599 Fax: 904.620.3924 in a car accident. The number of deaths among Information on both the counselling and

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Don’t Ignore the Threat of National Debt $17 TRILLION

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The fiscal gap, which adds the imbalance between future taxes and spending plus interest payments, is a staggering The U.S. has run a budget deficit 31 of the last 35 years. The national debt is really just a fraction of our true indebtedness. $200,504,905,764,260 joseph turner ing the can down the road by not addressing this problem, our genera- UNF’s Student Body Treasurer tion will feel the drastic impact and our future could look something like what follows. My name is Joseph Turner and I am the current Student Body Treas- Investments in our future (education, research, infrastructure, etc.) urer for our University. I am writing this piece to highlight, what I feel, will hit their lowest relative level on record by 2023 as interest pay- is one of the largest threats facing our country and, specifically, our gen- ments on the debt approach $1 trillion per year. By 2031, every penny eration. This threat to our security and future prosperity is our national of federal revenue will just be enough to cover so-called mandatory debt, which is about to reach a record $17 trillion. spending, meaning spending on everything else must be borrowed, As Treasurer, one of my responsibilities is to propose a balanced Ac- such as the entire Department of Defense. By 2033, the Social Security tivity and Service (A&S) fee budget to the student Senate. The State trust fund will run totally dry and the program will only be able to pay and University both mandate that our A&S fee budget be balanced. a fraction of its benefits. In sum, if we don’t address this problem soon, This simply means that we may not spend any more than we take in. we’ll be left with more debt, higher taxes, fewer benefits, and a lower The United States Congress and our federal government have no such standard of living. regulations and consistently spend more than what is annually collect- Admiral Mike Mullen, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, ed in revenue. said, “The most significant threat to our national security is our debt.” As college students, we are well aware of the economic challenges We, as the generation that will inherit this problem, have the responsi- facing our generation. Rising college tuition is causing record student bility to take notice of this growing problem and to realize the potential loan debt: about $27,000 on average per person. (There is estimated to detrimental effects it will have on our personal lives and the vitality of be $1.2 trillion in student loan debt, which is more than the total credit our great nation. We must stand up and voice our disgust at the emerg- card debt in this country, but that is the topic for another letter). ing crisis and do all we can to reverse the effects and reality of our Our current national debt represents more than double that number national debt. per person: roughly $56,000 for every man, woman, and child in the We may not see eye to eye on how to fix this problem, but I hope United States. Unemployment for our age group remains in the double we can all agree that this is a problem and the status quo is the worst digits — about 11 percent — and statistics show that about half of all option on the table. Every day our country puts off tough choices, the recent college graduates are unemployed or underemployed. While the financial burden being placed on young people and future Americans figures above may be alarming, the most threatening number to our grows, and this is unacceptable. That is why I am happy to welcome American Dream is likely one you have not heard before: $200 trillion. the “Generational Equity Tour” to campus October 22nd. The tour is Our $17 trillion of national debt only refers to the amount of money organized by The Can Kicks Back (www.TheCanKicksBack.org) cam- our country has borrowed in the past –– not what we will need to bor- paign, a nonpartisan group of young people that advocates for a fiscally row in the future. The true national debt ($200 trillion, and now known sustainable and generationally equitable federal budget. as the “fiscal gap”) includes the present value of unfunded future ob- I hope you take the time out to attend the panel discussion on the ligations of programs. It is a tab so large that it is beyond our genera- national debt that will be hosted in the Student Union Auditorium on tion’s capacity to pay, and is a real threat to the priorities we care about, Tuesday October 22nd at 7:30pm. I have decided to host this event to no matter what our political affiliation and beliefs. provide my fellow students with a place to learn about this issue and to The Congressional Budget Office (CBO), on September 18th, re- discuss how we might solve this problem. It is our generation that has a leased a report stating our national debt is currently at 73% of our real stake in the debate about the federal budget and growing national country’s Gross Domestic Production (GDP) and by 2029 will reach debt. It’s time we start fighting for our future, together. 100%. The report also stated that, “The high and rising amount of debt that CBO projects … would have significant negative consequences for CONTACT Joseph Turner [email protected] both the economy and the federal budget.” If Washington keeps kick- Post your opinions to the story online

6 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 7 thereport [ campus ] police beat Find all of the campus shenanigans here

1 september 11 sick person osprey crossings to Resident Assistants who initiated the call about the An unresponsive student was found lying on the sidewalk unresponsive woman. Engine and Rescue 50 arrived shortly near Building S shortly after midnight. The student was thereafter and determined that the student required further likely intoxicated. A UPD officer arrived on scene and spoke treatment, transported her to the Mayo Clinic.

2 september 18 - marijuana Osprey cove 4 september 1 - videotaping osprey crossings An officer went to investigate reports of marijuana odor A UPD Officer was dispatched to an investigation at the Osprey emanating from a room, at 11:59 p.m. The officer arrived Fountains. He spoke to the Residence Life Coordinator, who at the specified room, and smelled an odor of marijuana. said she was shown a short video of students engaging in He knocked on the door, and when a student opened it, the possible sexual activity. She was able to determine that officer smelled the odor of marijuana quite strongly. He asked the video originated from a cellphone owned by a student. for permission to enter the room and was granted it. Unaware if the video was consensual or unauthorized, she contacted UPD. The Officer spoke to two students who The officer asked a student if there were any illegal drugs or witnessed the event. The first student said she opened her 5 paraphernalia, and the student produced a brown wooden window to get some fresh air and observed two students on box. It contained 1.6 grams of marijuana, and a glass jar and the third floor engaging in possible sexual activity with their pipe with marijuana residue. Four students present in the blinds open and the scene in full view. She then knocked on room confessed to smoking the marijuana earlier in the day, the second witness’ door (also a student) and pointed out the and one stated that he does not smoke, but was present in scene through his back window. The second student took a the room when the others did so. The officer noted that the short video of the scene. Both students watched and discussed room’s smoke detector was blocked with what appeared to be the activity before separating. When the officer spoke to the

6 a paper bowl and blue masking tape. All five students were second subject, he had no such video on his cellphone. The

3 referred to student conduct. identity of the persons who were videotaped is unknown. The student who took the video was referred to Student Conduct. 3 september 10-18 - information bldg 41 A UPD Officer met with a complainant who had encountered 5 september 10 - aggression SU Garage 2 problems with another student’s mother. The complainant A UPD officer responded to a parking dispute at 1 p.m. The said she and the other student had been working on a group complainant said she was attempting to park her vehicle when project for a class together when they encountered personal another driver (likely a student) became engaged in a dispute differences. After resolving these issues, they were able to with her. The defendant allegedly called the complainant a work together. The complainant said her brother told her 5-letter word beginning with a “B,” and said she was going 1 4 the other student’s mother was posting on social media to “f— up” the complainant’s car. The complainant contacted sites, calling the complainant a bad person and a liar. The UPD and said she was going out to check on her vehicle, and complainant contacted the second student’s mother and left noticed several pieces of trash near it. a message asking her to stop using social media to spread lies. The call was not returned. The complainant said she just 6 september 4 - parking boot fine arts garage wanted the incident reported. Parking services discovered that an immobilizing boot had been removed from a vehicle. The boot was undamaged, and The UPD Officer called the other student and left a message the vehicle (which had been booted for unpaid citations) was asking to speak with her. The call was returned ten minutes missing. UPD was unable to determine who removed the later, and the student and her parents spoke to the Officer. boot. A hold was placed on the booted vehicle’s account and The student advised the officer that the incident was over and parking services continued to seek the payment of fines by there would be no problems between the two students. the vehicle’s owner.

8 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 9 Sept. 10 [ Campus ] a month in review Sept. 8 Peace Corps Info Session Sept. 14 Men’s soccer beats UCF in extra time Peace Corps’ North and Central Florida Crime Alert Recalled a quick look at some of UNF beat UCF 1-0 in an overtime thriller when Regional Recruiter Chad Chernet said Its A woman reported being robbed to UPD september’s best stories Pedro Carneiro scored his first goal for the members act as “mini-ambassadors” from the Sept. 12 Sept. 14, and later that day admitted she Sept. 19 see complete stories at: UNF 30 seconds into overtime. Head coach United States. The Peace Corps is a federal Exposed metal cuts student made up the story. William “Bill” Strudel, Students represent for world peace UNFSPINNAKER.com Derek Marinatos said, “Its one of the biggest agency that gives requested aid to countries Forrest Gillette, who was playing ultimate UPD interim chief, said this is about the fifth UNF held its third annual International Day Sept. 4 wins in the programs history.” around the world. The Corps currently has 13 frisbee on the UNF Green, lacerated his foot faked police report in the past year or two. of Peace celebration at the Student Union.

Student Union birthday celebration by Andrew Nichols volunteers from UNF serving in 12 on an exposed metal grate and tracked blood by Noor Ashouri The main goal of this event is to raise

The Student Union was built only four years different countries. around campus. Ben Watson, a finance awareness for the need for world peace.

ago. David Crabtree, Director of the Student Sept. 6 by Natalie Logan freshman, said, “Most of us were barefoot. Sept. 14 Students held up signs and represented a

Union, said the Student Union cost $50 million, UPD Chief John Dean Retiring [Gillette] was simply paying attention to the Tempers flare in Men’s Soccer 4-1 victory total of 24 nations. Sept. 22

the majority of which came from student fees UNF President John Delaney sent a Sept. 10 game, not the field.” over UNC-Asheville by Rebecca Rodriguez UNF women’s soccer beats South Alabama

and bonds. This means students today are campus-wide email announcing Chief Dean’s Volleyball can’t close, drops five-set match by Brandon Thigpen UNF won a heated match 4-1 despite — Coach Hamilton’s 50th career win

still paying off the loan through their Student retirement. According to the email, Dean’s UNF volleyball continues to struggle getting multiple cards, including goal scorer Drew The Ospreys were able to force 11 shots,

Union fees. retirement will be effective June 30, 2014 and over the .500 hump and falls to Florida A&M Spragg earning a red. UNF’s constant attack finding the target 4 times in the first half.

by Lydia Moneir Bill Strudel will be the Interim Chief of Police Rattlers, 3-2. Loeswick said the starting roster earned it three corners early on. Hamilton said the team was finding the right

starting Sept. 6. will be determined by the play of each player by Andrew Nichols seams and really opened up the attack.

by Lydia Moneir during the week and that no one on the team Sept. 12

has a set starting position. Tapshield- Complicating 911? Sept. 20

by Josh Brannock Tapshield is a security app that helps B&A Meeting

Aug. 30 users notify police in case of an Travel Requests pass: Delta Sigma Pi

Parking fines increase emergency, serving the same function receives $1,414 for 12 students to attend a

Assistant Vice President of Administration as the tall, blue, emergency poles LEAD Conference in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 12.

and Finance Vince Smyth said the money scattered across the UNF Campus. UNF Phi Alpha Delta receives $1,370.34 for four

goes toward maintenance on parking lots, golf President John Delaney researched students to attend a Pre-Law Conference in

carts, utilities, wages for patrollers and people Tapshield and said the app is a good Alexandria, V.A. Nov. 13-17. Both requests

selling permits, and software that lets students concept but not quite ready for UNF. passed 6-0.

buy permits and keep track of their citations. by Sarah Ricevuto by Brandon Thigpen

by Natalie Logan

Sept. 4 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 24

Atlantic Beach Police internal affairs Senate Meeting Online Voting is Coming to UNF Age showing for slumping Osprey

investigation offers insight into UNF Student appointed to Senate According to the March 2012-13 Osprey volleyball

hiring decision Raymond Bachman, athletic training Voice Survey, 79.3 percent of students said Despite being on a six-game losing streak

Ashley Stump said an Atlantic Beach Police Sophomore, was appointed to a general they were in favor of online voting, while and starting the conference schedule off

patrol car pulled forward, and the two collided senate seat by a vote of 31-0. 20.7 percent of students said no. Elections 0-2 head coach Loeswick said he isn’t

(March 31, 2010). Stump was knocked off her Special Requests pass and Appointments Committee Chair Emily panicked and thinks his squad will learn

bicycle, which was then lodged under the tire - Osprey Productions’ Special Request for Antworth said she hopes the system will how to win.

of the patrol car. Months later, the then AB $56,000 to fund the group’s Spring Mainstage be in place by spring elections. It will be by Josh Brannock

Sept. 1 Police Sgt. and current UPD Traffic Officer Sept. 11 is granted by a vote of 30-2. Sept. 17 accessible through school or personal

Moon Jr. leaves UNF basketball Gustav Carlson turned in his letter Governor Rick Scott visits UNF - The Executive Branch’s request for UNF named military-friendly school computers, and from a mobile device.

Citing family ties and availability as main factors, of resignation. According to the schedule provided to $16,064.71 to build out room 3307 is granted This is the fifth consecutive year UNF has by Sarah Ricevuto

Moon Jr. decided to take a job away from According to the internal affairs report conference attendees by the Center for Global by a vote of 22-9. been named one of the most military-friendly

basketball, selling dental equipment to better conducted by Florida Highway Patrol, Carlson Health and Medical Diplomacy, Scott had - The Executive Branch and the Military and schools in the nation by G.I. Jobs magazine.

suit his needs, foregoing his love for the game. violated both a city policy by not reporting the Sept. 9 been given an hour to speak. He spoke for Veteran’s Resource Center’s request for Director of The Military and Veterans

The 35-year-old left with more than a decade’s accident to a supervisor, as well as a police Bright Futures Celebration approximately five minutes. $25,000 is granted by a vote of 29-2. This initial Resource Center Ray Wikstrom said half of

worth of experience around the court. rule of conduct, “...which requires employees The Florida Lottery and UNF’s Special Events by Jessica Harden funding for the Veterans Memorial will come the 1,000 veterans who attend UNF use the

by Christian Ayers to submit all necessary reports truthfully and coordinators co-host an event to celebrate and from the Student Union Fund Balance. resource center. Services include mental

completed in accordance with established promote Bright Futures. Bright Futures was - Club Alliance’s request of $10,538 to fund health counseling and working with four of

departmental procedures.” established by the Florida Legislature in 1997 specialized club fairs held every Thursday, as UNF’s colleges for grants or Timeline of events compiled by Jacob Harn, Editor in Chief. by Noor Ashouri and Catherine Byerly and, since then, has helped over 600,000 UNF well as Club Fest, is granted by a vote of 26-4. special programming. Timeline design by Christine Kegel students pay for college. by Sarah Ricevuto by Rebecca Rodriguez Visit unfspinnaker.com to read the full stories.

by Lydia Moneir

10 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 11 thelife [ ? ] [ relations ] the curious reporter

Having Recently, the Spinnaker changed from a newspaper to magazine format. 1 What do you think about the transition? Children Joseph Cheer International Business 1 I didn’t really notice it, I’m more indifferent towards the change. is an Freshman 2 I think it’s a really good transition. I think the pages look really good, really high-def pictures. I like flipping through a magazine expectation, rather than using newspaper actually — it just makes it a lot easier and I think a lot more people are going to pick it up now. 3 I like old newspapers. I’m tired of looking at stuff online, I’m kind of old fashioned about that stuff.

not a 4 It’s a pretty cool idea. Not many people read newspapers anymore, but a lot of people read magazines these days.

2 decision These past few weeks, there’s been a lot of talk about going to war William Frketic with Syria. What are your views on it? International Relations

Childless women tend to be more college-educated Life has an order: Education, Freshman 1 I’ve got a basic knowledge of what’s going on and I know it’s pretty bad over there. They want to use chemical weapons and and of America’s wealthiest. marriage, babies. I’m 50/50 on the whole issue. I’m not really sure of it. by Noor Ashouri STAFF REPORTER 2 Y eah, Syria’s crazy. They were probably killing thousands of people in conventional ways, and now because they’re using gas weapons, they can justify going over there. I really think there’s much more of a hidden agenda that we might figure out six During college, we’re asked about boyfriends and girlfriends. As we “pseudo-mother” to an 18-year-old intern. Lapides encouraged her to months to a year later. Why are we really going into Syria? Maybe they have really good oil. start settling down with full-time jobs, we are asked about marriage. quit her job to pursue her dream of med school. Lapides fed her, gave Soon to follow: babies. Dare we say “not now” — or “never?” We’re her clothing and encouraged her. 3 It’s not a direct threat to us, but now it is because Russia and China backed it up so we’re making a nonviolent situation violent told we’ll change our minds when we get older, but will we really? Childless women tend to be more college-educated and of America’s 3 because we got the two biggest countries involved. Pop culture further reinforces this expectation with the conventional wealthiest. Almost a quarter of of women ages 40-44 with advanced Michael Kessler “happily ever after” story ending with the protagonists married and degrees have never had children, according to Pew Research. Being Music and Education 4 I think it’s a bad idea. We really don’t need any more wars, honestly. with children. By the end of the popular TV show Friends, all of the without children, they tend to have more time and energy. Junior main characters have children. A few weeks ago, my mom’s best friend, a woman I love like my own 5 Yeah, I don’t really have an opinion. I mean, it’s bad everywhere you go but I think they’re going to get through this one. So often we find ourselves equating womanhood with motherhood. mother and an Arab herself, stood in my kitchen, leaning against the A woman’s value is often linked to motherhood. Women who claim no marble counter tops. She waited for me to make eye contact before desire to be mothers are looked down upon. throwing her hands in the air to indicate the beginning of a lecture. What did you think about the Miley Cyrus, VMA controversy? I should know this concept. As the daughter of Syrian parents, the idea She told me having kids was a decision commonly perceived as an ex- of kids has been hammered into my head. Life has an order: Education, pectation. She told me we see having children as life’s natural pattern, 1 I actually didn’t see it personally but it became an internet meme and, as a Redditor, it became the funniest thing to me. marriage, babies. but we actually have a choice. As a high school senior, I started pitching potential careers to my fam- I have a choice — a choice that shouldn’t be taken for granted. It felt 2 I don’t really know, I don’t watch tv or read the newspaper so I wouldn’t know much about Miley Cyrus. 4 ily. It seemed as if the concerns of every major circled around the po- empowering to hear the decision was mine. Kirstin Matthews tential lack of family time each career would bring. Studies have been done to measure whether parents are happier or 4 She’s just trying to fix her image. Honestly, it’s disturbing to me. But she’s twenty, she can really do whatever she wants. Graphic Design “When are you having children? Isn’t it about time?” In the Arab less happy than their peers without children. The results are mixed. Sophomore world, these questions follow married couples. One study suggests the situation of the parent is crucial in measur- 5 I thought it was beautiful and I think everyone’s an individual and we all have our moments. I hope to be a mother one day. I see myself attending parent-teach- ing their happiness. Parents in the 17-25 age group reported being less er conferences and marking report card day on every calendar. But I satisfied with life than their peers without children, according to Time. know life will be no less valuable without the presence of kids. However, 94 percent of parents in the same survey said the financial Is there anything around Jacksonville or on campus that Childless women are often perceived as “selfish.” But choosing to re- and emotional strains of raising children are well worth it. you’re looking forward to doing? main childless isn’t an attempt to withdraw from society or remain free Having a child is a lifelong commitment: Parents may have to com- of responsibility. promise their own careers and aspirations to take care of their families. 3 I can’t wait ‘till it gets to be cool enough so that I can walk around the nature trail, I think campus is really beautiful so I’m really rah Winfrey, never a mother herself, opened a school for disadvan- Parenthood isn’t for everyone, and these sacrifices shouldn’t be expect- excited for fall. taged girls in South Africa to give them a chance at an education. At ed from everyone. 5 the first graduation ceremony she called herself “one proud mama.” Lindsey Dwyer 5 Movies. I’m going to all the movies and I’m going to collect at least one movie poster from each time I go so I can decorate my Beth Lapides, contributor to No Kidding: Women Writers on By- CONTACT Noor Ashouri [email protected] Nursing walls with them. passing Parenthood, found herself in the position of what she called a Post your opinions to the story online Freshman Compiled By cassidy thomas / contact her at [email protected]

12 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / OCTOBER 2013 Photos by Cassidy Thomas UNFSPINNAKER.COM / OCTOBER 2013 13 [ health ] [ fashion ]

Inhaling The Unknown Wardrobe Survival Guide Despite a lack of research on the health effects of E-cigarettes, they are free to advertise and are even promoted. What not to wear to class by Noor Ashouri STAFF REPORTER By Alexis McCartney New Beginnings contributing reporter Don’t and a New Smile Traditional cigarettes have some competition. rep your high school. Sales of electronic cigarettes are expected to surpass $1 billion this One thing can make or break the vital first You want to embark on the college jour- What better way to start a new adventure year, according to CNN. For those that don’t know, electronic cigarettes impression with your new classmates and pro- ney with a new slate. There’s no reason why then with a new smile! turn liquid nicotine into vapor and have become an alternative nicotine fessors: fashion. It’s all about what you wear. you should wear any apparel with your high source to traditional cigarettes. Electronic cigarette cartridges come in Pulling all-nighters is no excuse to look like school’s name on it around campus. You might Call us today to schedule a free consultation during our all sorts of exotic flavors to please a wide variety of clientele: Vivid Early freedom / With the lack of research, E-cigarette compa- you were blindfolded while getting dressed for get mistakenly identified as a visitor, or worse, convenient office hours.We’ll give you or your friends the smile you’ve all been waiting for. Vanilla, Classic Tobacco, and Magnificent Menthol are all flavors of nies have lax regulations. The harmful effects are not yet clear, and class. If you’ve committed any of the clothing a “kid.” You’d be surprised at the fashionable e-cigarette brand Blu ECigs. Each flavor comes in varying strengths smoking indoors will likely persist until they are. crimes below, it’s not too late to change your UNF items that are sitting on the sale rack in Free Consult with X-Rays I Most Insurance Plans Accepted of nicotine. dressing habits and others’ impression of you. the bookstore. Payment Plans Available I Radiance Clear Braces The e-cigarette was introduced to the U.S. market in 2007 and still Tobacco companies such as Lorillard know the powerful effects of Invisalign I Incognito Lingual Braces generates a high degree of controversy. It poses many potential prob- advertising. It will be spending $40 million in advertising for its e-ciga- Don’t lems, including nicotine addiction and becoming a gateway to other rette brand, Blu, according to Ad Age. wear high heels. 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Arielle Butler, a UNF senior ma- Call us today to schedule a free consultation during our companies to be the ones to decide the amount of nicotine and other young adults. joring in multimedia journalism, said, “UNF’s convenient office hours.We’ll give you or your friends unknown chemicals that will go into our bodies. Bloomberg recognizes the correlation between advertising and use. grounds aren’t high-heel friendly, and a pro- the smile you’ve all been waiting for. The FDA conducted a study and found half of e-cigarette sam- Another drafted bill proposes prohibiting the display of cigarette ad- fessor wouldn’t take you seriously.” If you State-of-the-Art Orthodontics FreeNew Consult withBeginnings X-Rays I Most Insurance Plans Accepted ples contain cancer-causing substances, according to the American vertising in stores, according to Daily Mail. 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14 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / OCTOBER 2013 Photo by Garrett Haupt 436 JacksonvilleUNFSPINNAKER Drive I Jacksonville.COM / OCTOB Beach,ER 2013 FL 15 32250 904.270.8750 I www.beachesbraces.com thepremier BY Daniel Woodhouse STAFF REPORTER [ reviews ] [ music ] jacksonville will host One Last Pub a lively bunch of musicians this fall, Crawl in underground and popular alike Insidious: The By Alexis McCartney These lesser-known shows boast more affordable ticket prices be- Chapter 2 World’s contributing reporter cause they’re at smaller venues, but they’re worth the entertainment dollars you’d pay to see the bigger-name acts. As we bid farewell to the a chilling, End We may not get to experience packed concerts with stunning per- scorching summer season, we can look forward to different seasonal formers like The Killers and Lady Gaga, but Jacksonville has a di- excitements: bonfire socials in nippy weather, layers of clothing, and creative film Our returning British trio verse lineup this fall, according to Spinnaker Radio’s Music Director spectacular concerts right here in Duval’s backyard. CGI is out, jump cuts are in make an apocalyptic event Mason McGough. seem fun

Horror fans, all too often, get the short end of the stick when it comes No one does British comedy like filmmaking trio Simon Pegg, Nick From electronic to punk rock: from Less Than Jake to King Krule: from October ‘till the end of the year, to ingenuitive scary movies. Every so often though, a horror flick will Frost and Edgar Wright. Jacksonville sounds good. come along that knocks us off our feet. The movie follows the story of Gary King, a man who never really Insidious: Chapter 2 picks up almost directly where the previous film grew up after graduating high school. In order to relive the glory days left off. The Lambert family has moved into a new house, hoping to of his youth, he calls up his old mates, who reluctantly agree to join him have a fresh start. Unfortunately, due to Josh’s connection to the spirit on a pub crawl in their hometown of New Haven, England. Their goal world — developed in the first movie — a new entity surfaces and be- is to hit 12 bars in one night, ending their night at a bar named The gins to torment the family and slowly takes control of Josh’s mind. World’s End. Unfortunately, as their drinking begins, the five friends Director James Wan creates a tense atmosphere through the use of discover their town has been taken over by alien robots disguised as sharp camerawork, dim lighting, and little to no CGI. Though the film townspeople. These five unlikely heroes are faced with the choice of has some creative scares, especially in the spirit world scenes, Wan falls saving their town from invasion or abandoning ship. They opt for the Oct. 12 Oct. 18 Nov. 5 Nov. 19 Nov. 24 back on everyone’s favorite horror cliche jump scares too often. latter. Gary convinces the group to finish the pub crawl and then get Writer Leigh Whannell has crafted not only an interesting plot for out of dodge. Oct. 12 Nov. 19 a horror film, but also some creepy looking ghosts and unsettling set The trio has once again struck gold, just like they did with Shaun of Mount Kimbie Twenty One Pilots with Robert Delong and Sirah pieces, like one scene where the characters stumble upon a secret room the Dead and Hot Fuzz. Director Edgar Wright and writer Simon Pegg at Jack Rabbits at Freebird Live with corpses of women all sitting up straight with their bodies draped do a great job creating witty and creative comedy while also choreo- Why you should go: Who doesn’t love a great electronic music duo? Why you should go: “They’ve gotten really popular ever since they with white bedsheets. graphing brilliant fight scenes. They’ve even paired up with their famous friend and British guitarist King played at big music festivals like Bonnaroo,” McGough said of Twenty One All the actors play their parts well enough. The only real standout is Simon Pegg gives a hilarious performance as the immature, secret al- Krule. McGough said he’s excited to purchase tickets for this show; you Pilots. “Their sound is pretty iconic stadium rock with mixed-in rap ele- Patrick Wilson as Josh Lambert, who does a wonderful job of portray- coholic, 40-something Gary King, who drives the same car, wears the should be as well. ments.” With an EDM musician and emerging pop singer/rapper scheduled ing a character whose physical and mental state is rapidly deteriorating same clothes and acts the same way he has since he was 18. Nick Frost is to play as well, you wouldn’t want to miss this show. as a result of the parasitic ghoul that has latched onto him. The charac- great as Andy, who initially despises Gary and refuses to drink, but by Oct. 18 ters are three dimensional, and the dialogue is well written and lightens the second act is downing more shots and racking up more alien robot They Might Be Giants with Moon Hooch Nov. 24 up the mood with some humor at times. kills than anyone else. Martin Freeman is hysterical as the awkward yet at Freebird Live Johnny Marr (of The Smiths and Modest Mouse) with Alamar Credit goes out to the make-up artist for making the ghosts look so relatable Oliver. Eddie Marsan, Rosamund Pike and Paddy Considine Why you should go: According to McGough, there are no fans like at Freebird Live pale and dry of life. And let’s not forget about the music composer for all give good supporting performances, as well. those of this band. “Their songs are amusing, but they are a huge cult band Why you should go: Anyone who has The Smiths on their resumé has creating a score that sends chills up and down the audience’s spines. Another important fact to note is that for a budget of a mere $20 mil- with a highly dedicated fan base,” McGough said. They’ve been around already earned a spot in history; seeing him live is something you can im- Insidious: Chapter 2 may rely too much on jump scares, but it makes lion, the film has some really good special effects. since the ‘80s. Who wouldn’t want a taste of that for nostalgia’s sake? press your music-snob friends with. “[Johnny Marr] was an important gui- up for it with a good story and a brilliant set design. The World’s End is an absolutely gut-busting, sci-fi comedy that is an- tarist for both bands and plays a major role in the evolution of indie rock,” other hit out of the park for Pegg, Frost and Wright. Nov. 5 McGough said. Less Than Jake with Anti Flag at Freebird Live Why you should go: Less Than Jake is a ska-punk band with lots of under-the-radar, toe-tapping tunes. Anti-Flag: a very popular punk-rock CONTACT Daniel Woodhouse act that’s been challenging the establishment since the ‘80s. Need we CONTACT Alexis McCartney [email protected] [email protected] say more? Post your opinions to the story online Post your opinions to the story online

16 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / OCTOBER 2013 photos courtesy of facebook UNFSPINNAKER.COM / OCTOBER 2013 17 JACKSONVILLE’S HOOKAH HEADQUARTERS [ reviews ] BY Daniel Woodhouse STAFF REPORTER [ reviews ]

State of the Gaming Industry 10150 Beach Blvd. Retro review: Secret Weapons over Normandy future of Nintendo 904 997 9914 Wait out the fall season with this classic Returning to the frozen tundra of E.D.N III in The enterprise may be following the failed path of Atari Horror fans, all too often, get the short end of the stick Lost Planet 3 311 Blanding Blvd. when it comes to ingenuitive scary movies. Every so often The prequel keeps us interested though, a horror flick will come along that knocks us off BY Daniel Woodhouse STAFF REPORTER 904 375 0158 our feet. While playing Lost Planet 3, chills ran throughout my body. The game takes place Insidious: Chapter 2 picks up almost directly where the in an arctic environment, and even though I played it from the comfort of my non- Like empires, corporations rise and then previous film left off. The Lambert family has moved into a arctic air conditioned room, if felt like the A/C dropped 30 degrees. This just shows fall. Game companies are not exempt from new house, hoping to have a fresh start. Unfortunately, due how well this game immerses the player. this trend. Monday-Saturday to Josh’s connection to the spirit world — developed in the Lost Planet 3 takes place on the futuristic, snowy world of E.D.N III. This game Recently, in an article published on the Es- first movie — a new entity surfaces and begins to torment serves as a prequel to the first two installments. The player follows Jim Peyton an capist Magazine website, Atari founder Nolan 9am-10pm the family and slowly takes control of Josh’s mind. engineer, who has come to the planet to find work for his family. He is assigned Bushnell was interviewed about Nintendo’s Director James Wan creates a tense atmosphere through to the main colony, which has been set up to harvest a new renewable resource future. Bushnell said it is his concern that Sunday the use of sharp camerawork, dim lighting, and little to no to help with the energy crisis back on Earth. At the start of the game, his work Nintendo may be headed on a similar path of CGI. Though the film has some creative scares, especially schedule mostly consists of dealing with the base’s mechanical issues and fending demise to his own company’s failure back in 11am-8pm in the spirit world scenes, Wan falls back on everyone’s fa- off the ferocious Akrid — the planet’s indigenous species. However, as the story the 1980s. vorite horror cliche jump scares too often. progresses Jim discovers the local wildlife is the least of his concerns, as dark secrets While Bushnell is right that Nintendo isn’t Writer Leigh Whannell has crafted not only an interest- are revealed about the mysterious NEVEC corporation — the company running in the best of spots right now, considering its ing plot for a horror film, but also some creepy looking the operation. stock is the lowest it’s been for a long time, which isn’t good, especially since smartphones ghosts and unsettling set pieces, like one scene where the What’s interesting about this third installment is that it has managed to take a their situation is a bit more complicated than and tablets are currently leading the way in cigars specialty characters stumble upon a secret room with corpses of step forward, while, at the same time, taking a step back. Atari’s was. Atari’s collapse was, more or less, casual gaming. women all sitting up straight with their bodies draped What’s interesting Both the characters and the writing is significantly better the result of an oversaturation of low-quality For the past several years Nintendo has re- candles tobacco with white bedsheets. about this third than the previous two games. While Lost Planet and Lost games on the market. Nintendo’s problems lied almost entirely on their core fan base for All the actors play their parts well enough. The only real installment is that Planet 2 suffered from confusing plots, Lost Planet 3 has a stem from not just one, but a series of poor support, by launching the same games from standout is Patrick Wilson as Josh Lambert, who does a it has managed straightforward story. And many of the bugs and glitches decisions, dating back to the early 90s. It start- their main brands — another Mario Kart, an- incense bidis wonderful job of portraying a character whose physical to take a step have been ironed out, which previously brought down its ed in 1991 when Nintendo was developing a other Zelda, another Metroid, with not a sin- and mental state is rapidly deteriorating as a result of the forward, while, two predecessors. new console with Sony. During that year, the gle new IP in sight. Nintendo is scraping the parasitic ghoul that has latched onto him. The characters at the same time, On the other hand, the gameplay has been reworked in a company broke their partnership with Sony to bottom of the barrel for new ideas for their posters cloves are three dimensional, and the dialogue is well written taking a step back. way that seems to pander more toward Gears of War. The develop a console with Phillips. The console old series, and now the sequels are all begin- and lightens up the mood with some humor at times. previous games had fast-paced adrenaline pumping action failed miserably and Sony created the Playsta- ning to look similar and lack distinguishability. hookahs $4.95 Credit goes out to the make-up artist for making the with battles on an epic scale which made the gamer feel like they were fighting tion and pulled in about a third of the market. Nintendo has been, and still is to some de- ghosts look so pale and dry of life. And let’s not forget Titans, but Lost Planet 3’s gameplay is more sluggish and introduces third-person The most recent problem for Nintendo is gree, a major influence in gaming. However, about the music composer for creating a score that sends cover-to-cover based shooting. its rigid business model, which they have re- if they don’t get with the times soon, they’ll shisha dvds chills up and down the audience’s spines. The environments are nice, like before, but their variation isn’t as broad in looks as fused to change. Features, like online gaming undoubtedly suffer a similar fate to Atari’s Insidious: Chapter 2 may rely too much on jump scares, either of the first two games. Andwhile it looks nice, the battles have nowhere near and social media, have yet to make their way and will eventually be replaced by a new pipe music but it makes up for it with a good story and a brilliant the cinematic look they previously had. to any of the latest Nintendo systems. What’s industry giant. set design. Lost Planet 3 is a decent shooter game, but is an overall mediocre experience. worst is that Nintendo has focused exclusively on casual gaming, making “kiddy games” and tobacco books CONTACT Daniel Woodhouse even censoring violent content. 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18 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / OCTOBER 2013 photos courtesy of facebook photo courtesy of wiki commons tobaccoUNFSPINNAKER.COM / OCTOmore!BER 2013 19 brad sienkiewicz theGame Despite hardships, UNF starting goalie has [ ith ] [ profile ] found success, now with the help of a way he has with such personal drive is school or didn’t have a great training ses- new family. great to have as part of the program. sion. The Ayres are people he can confide “Brad had to make a lot of hard deci- in and receive honest answers from, even sions that not many 21-year-olds would when he doesn’t want to hear them. have to make,” Mr. Ayres said. Through the first four games of the 2013 Sophomore forward Max McDaniel season, Sienkiewicz carried 0.71 goals and sophomore defender Jake Frahm are against average, led UNF to an upset shut- both glad to have his experience and pro- out victory over UCF and claimed A-Sun Travis Gibson Josh Brannock fessionalism as captain on the team. Player of the Week honors in September. Sports Editor Staff Reporter “On and off the field he’s a top notch Mr. Ayres said the family officially guy,” McDaniel said. “He’s great on the adopted Sienkiewicz on March 22 of this MLB playoffs are here. Who is your favorite UNF field, always motivating guys and point- year; he is 100 percent their son, both le- for the World Series win? ing us in the right direction.” gally and in their hearts. McDaniel mentioned that off the field It is something that Sienkiewicz said is TG: My pick has a little to do with the team and ev- keeper Sienkiewicz is involved with a local pro- effortless for them. erything to do with its manager. Tigers’ manager Jim gram where he works with kids — some- “They extended an open invitation Leyland is my hero. He smokes cigarettes during office thing he feels speaks volumes about the without wanting anything in return,” interviews, yells at reporters, and has a mustache that joins keeper. Frahm says that Sienkiewicz is Sienkiewicz said. “That’s just the type makes Tom Selleck jealous. He’s a hard ass, but the old an all-around leader. He always talks to of people they are. It’s really great.” school baseball genius is really a straight-up softie. His players in a positive light, and off the field celebration dance after the Tigers clinched the division ANOTHEr he makes sure everyone is doing their was epic. Tigers for World Series, Leyland for President. homework on time. CONTACT Andrew Nichols “He’s pretty much a second coach,” [email protected] JB: Well I don’t have the Giants to pick this year and I’ll team: Frahm said. Post your opinions to the story online be damned if I pick the Dodgers so I’m going with the That experience is something Sienkie- Tigers. Cabrera almost winning the triple crown, Fielder wicz says he is blessed to have as he moves being Fielder, Verlander and Scherzer on the heels of A family forward with soccer and education. winning a Cy Young. Yea I like Detroit. “If you would’ve told me walking into A-Sun Defensive USF my first day of class that I would be of five playing for UNF in my sixth year of col- Last month there was some back and forth lege, I would’ve called you crazy,” Sienk- between Kevin Durant and Dewayne Wade iewicz said. PLAYER over NBA player ranking. Who’s in your BY ANDREW NICHOLS STAFF REPORTER For the NCAA to give him another year, top-5? there had to be extenuating circumstanc- OF THE WEEK At dinner with the Ayres family in 2011, es in place. When he lost his mother in the TG: In order: Lebron, Durant, Melo, Curry, Harden. Du- broke down in tears. The loss of his mother middle of his junior year, Sienkiewicz had Brad Sienkiewicz / 22 rant is a sniper who will be ranked first on this list the one year earlier had weighed on him and The Ayres had known Sienkiewicz since he support goes above and beyond. Its uncon- to take on more responsibility than the second he gets a ring. Melo is a pure baller but lacks his emotions poured out in front of the had trained their eldest son, Wil, during Sienk- ditional and words can’t describe how much average student. leadership qualities — still the best mid-range game in family of five. Michelle Ayres knew what iewicz’s freshman or sophomore year at USF. they mean to me since coming into my life.” Because he had a younger sister to take 2nd 0.62 the league. Curry is my favorite player to watch when UNF player to goals against she had to do. “I’ve had a relationship with my family The Ayres refer to Brad as their son and care of and schoolwork to do, Brad’s earn said award average this he gets hot — quick release and more range than rov- Mrs. Ayres had invited Sienkiewicz, a for years and years,” Sienkiewicz said. “It’s could not be more proud of the man he playing time was scarce at USF. He only season er. The bearded-one could be number one on this list close family friend and goalkeeper trainer something that has grown so much, it’s crazy. has become. He is an A student in gradu- played in one in-season game and a few someday if he improves his jumper — still a great all- for their eldest son, to join them to eat. I consider them my parents, the little boys ate school at UNF, something that doesn’t spring games, according to Marinatos. On the heels of an upset, around player. Sienkiewicz lost his mom to cancer when are my brothers to me. It’s a family of six.” come easy, let alone for a student athlete. Marinatos said he’s happy for Sienk- shutout win against UCF, Brad he was 21 years old. Sienkiewicz’s sister is also close to the “We talked on the phone for an hour and iewicz to be getting the experience he Sienkiewicz was named Atlantic JB: It’s hard for me to take D-Wade out of the top-5 but “I knew what was going on with him so family, making it to the house or spending a half,” said UNF head coach Marinatos. “I wanted all along. Sun Player of the Week for the I have to. Number one, two, three and four are LeBron we invited him over for dinner and he just time with them as much as she can, accord- told him what we were trying to do with The Ayres look forward to supporting week of Sept. 9. but because he can only take up one spot so he’s my broke down,” Mrs. Ayres said. “I just saw ing to Brad. His father has not been in the our program, how young we were and what Sienkiewicz in whatever he decides to do The senior UNF keeper used number one. Two is Durant. He’s a pure scorer who’s a little boy without his mother and some- picture for some time. direction we were heading in.” after he graduates in December. five saves against the Knights of gotten better all around and he’s still only 24. He’s gon- thing told me I couldn’t let him go.” Though the family lives five hours away, Sienkiewicz told Marinatos what he was “It’s exciting to see what he’s done,” Mr. Central Florida in the 1-0 win. na be good. Three is gonna be CP3. He’s the best point Sienkiewicz never thought he’d become a in Tampa, they make nearly every one of looking for out of the transfer and Marina- Ayres said. “Like any parent, we want him Sienkiewicz has a 0.62 goals guard in the league above Parker and Rondo. Speaking part of the family the way he has. Now, he Brad’s games. tos says they just really matched up. to have anything possible. We support him against average this season. of Parker he’s my number four. He was the reason the is officially a son to Paul and Michelle, and “I appreciate them driving all the way to Marinatos believes it is a truly great story 100 percent in anything he does.” The win against UCF helped Spurs made it to the finals. Number five is tough but I’m brother to 11-year-old twins Ben and Jack, Jacksonville and all over creation to watch as Sienkiewicz has been through a lot in his Sienkiewicz said it’s great having a maintain UNF’s undefeated going Melo. It was between him and Kobe who’s hurt, and 13-year-old Wil. me play,” Sienkiewicz said. “That kind of life at a young age, and to come out that sounding board if he has frustrations with record for the season, 2-0-1. plus Melo’s younger.

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[ Alumna ] SINN[ shootER ] . though I would say it’s tough on both [print The former UNF soccer star said that despite BE A and broadcast].” the weakness of a field like journalism, there Smash. Get smashed. Walsh finds it critical to have connections. are always doors open and opportunities to be When asked how important creativity is com- found elsewhere, whether it be for a success- See new places. Meet new people. SAnd tIheNn, beatN the s#!Et out oRf them.. pared to knowing people in the field who ful sports anchor like her or a college student could get you a job, Walsh didn’t mince words. writing for his school publication. “It’s important to be creative, it’s important Also in the Skype conversation, Walsh said Smash. Get smashed. to do good work,” Walsh said. “I think more she would most like to interview the infa- See new places. Meet new people. than anything, it’s important to have your foot mous New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez in the door.” who is facing murder charges. Contrasting And then, beat the s#!t out of them. Sara walsh skypes in Dr. Casella asked the decade-long broadcast- with Hernandez, she said her favorite inter- ing vet what its like working as a woman in the view was with former Rutgers football tackle ESPN SPORTSCASTER, UNF ALumna and former soccer player gives industry sports journalism field, insisting that it’s been Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed in a game insights to communications students a historically male dominated career path. in 2010. “I think that’s sort of a thing of the past. Now Walsh even told the class about how hard a lot of places want to hire females,” Walsh she’s pushed for more action sports, specifi- said. “I think that there have definitely been cally surfing, to be on the ESPN network of BY CHRISTIAN AYERS CONTRIBUTING REPORTER opportunities created for women in sports, programming. Walsh said she is a Florida girl the frustrating thing is, you’re judged on looks. at heart and loves to surf when she can. SportsCenter anchor Sara Walsh Skyped with That part’s annoying and it gets frustrating. The broadcasting industry can be a cutthroat UNF communications students in a class You kind of just have to focus on the positive battlefield, and Sara Walsh understands it’s no taught by Dr. Peter Casella Sept.17. From a Alumni Soccer Star because if you focus on the negative, it’ll just joke. There are bright spots, but the commu- random hotel room in Pennsylvania, Walsh Walsh pictured at UNF during her visist drive you nuts.” nications students in the class Walsh spoke to offered advice, gave a general outlook on her yo UNF last lear. Adding to the vulnerability of journalists in understood they must be vigilant and proac- profession and shared the story of how she the reporting field, Walsh points out that she tive professionals in order to be successful. made it to ESPN. But her meeting didn’t come most likely will not be behind the SportsCent- without a stern message. er desk forever. After graduating from UNF and working at “This industry can be fickle,” Walsh said. The Beaches Leader at Jacksonville Beach, “I always felt like if tomorrow was my last CONTACT Christian Ayers Walsh’s journey took her through several SportsCenter I ever did, could look at it and [email protected] Jacksonville Women’s Rugby has states in various market sizes over the past say, ‘Was it a good run?’ and I really could.” Post your opinions to the story online tons of ways you can legally smash decade, including stints in Macon, Ga. and and bash. Join us at practices every Washington D.C. Tues. and Thurs, from 7-9 at the While Walsh worked at The Beaches Leader, Word on the Tweet: Sara Walsh 9A Baymeadows Park and become she devoted countless hours to practice for Ja cSkisnonnevri lyloeu Wrsoemlf.e An’lsl sRkuilgl bleyv healss her now thriving television career. Walsh said twoenlcso omf we,a nyos yeoxup ecraienn lceeg anlelyc essmsaarsyh. she used the resources around her and the and bash. 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It’s 125 degrees outside and there is an unpleas- organizers likely want to make sure anyone they in the Appalachian Mountains. What she ant breeze that blows dry, hot air directly into select can handle the race without dying. couldn’t prepare for was the physical toll the Amy Costa’s face and mouth. Sand beats against Runners begin at the Badwater River Ba- heat would take on her body. her body and blisters form on the bottoms of her sin, 282 feet below sea level, and continue “I’ve never dealt with the heat. I’ve dealt feet. The heat is becoming unbearable. through the Death Valley salt basins, where with the cold and snow when climbing moun- Costa is 17 miles into the Badwater Ultra- temperatures easily soar past 100 degrees. The tains, but the heat was phenomenal,” Costa marathon, the terrain of which rises from the first stop in badwater is Furnace Creek, which said. “My feet were just blistered because of lowest point in America to the base of the tall- holds the record for highest recorded temper- the heat and the pavement.” est mountain in the contiguous United States ature in the world at 134 degrees. At Furnace Creek, Costa said the heat was from — a difference of 8,642 feet. There aren’t any aid stations along the route nearly unbearable. There was wind, but it was And the finish line isn’t 9.2 miles away, like it so runners must travel the course with a crew. filled with hot, dry air that took the water would be for a standard marathon. It’s nearly Costa’s crew consisted of her family, crew out of her mouth and blew the heat from the 118 miles away. At this point, 17 miles in, al- chief Terry Sentinella and friends Kathleen ground and into her face. most ninety percent of the race still lay ahead. Wheeler and Andy Woods. Costa compared Furnace Creek to stand- Being part of the crew isn’t an easy task, ei- ing outside in the middle of the hottest day the **** ther. Woods described working on the crew as in Florida and blowing a hair dryer on your a job that doesn’t have any breaks. face. Needless to say, Badwater is tough from Badwater is described as the most difficult “By the time you drive up a mile and get sup- the beginning. foot race in the world. Amy Costa was one of plies ready, she’s there,” Woods said. “You’re In order to stay hydrated runners drink wa- the “lucky” few accepted to run the trail origi- not sitting around doing nothing. It’s a very ter, but runners can actually drink too much nally run in 1977 by Al Arnold, and in 1981 active process. You become very invested in water and do more damage to their body than BadlandsBY JOSH BRANNOCK by Jay Birmingham. The race covers 135 miles what she’s doing and you really become a part someone would expect. of the Mojave Desert in the middle of July. It of the race.” Costa has had that problem before. In her takes years of experience to even be consid- Every mile, Costa’s crew would douse her in 13-plus years of running ultramarathons Cos- ered to run. water and place ice under her hat and neck. ta has had body issues three times. The most Costa is the assistant director of Eco Adven- The feeling of relief wouldn’t last long. severe case didn’t happen during a race, it hap- ture and Osprey Challenge Course at UNF. “They would soak me in water and my shirt pened after, during a celebration for her win- to “You can’t just sign up for Badwater,” Costa would be soaked,” she explained. “Less than a ning a 100-mile ultramarathon. said. “You can put in an application, but it’s a minute later my clothes would be completely “Half-an-hour after the race I ran around, selection process. It’s the hardest race to get dry again.” got awards, talked on the phone and then I into in the world.” Mentally, Costa had been prepared for the sat down and my body started shutting down,” It’s easy to see why the race is so selective. Race race because of her time spent in the outdoors she said. “I did continue to drink. I was just on

24 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 Brazil photo by randy rataj UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 25 Photo compilation of Costa’s journey through the Badwater ultramarathon.

a high and then I sat down and I couldn’t get admitted and called the race director to see if like there was no tomorrow because it’s Death 135. The Brazil race will be completely differ- back up because my body just shut down.” I could finish the race.” Valley and I was dying.” ent than Badwater for multiple reasons. One “I couldn’t stop puking and all my organs The race director allowed Costa to go back In order to get her weight back down Senti- difference is the Brazil 135 has aid stations set started shutting down,” she said. out to the spot she had fallen and let her go on nella forced Costa to stop drinking water for up throughout the course. Another difference Costa was so severely hydrated that by the and finish the race from there. Her determina- an hour while she kept running. is Costa will be doing the run unassisted. time she went to the hospital her body was tion and refusal to stop caught the attention of Costa will forever be grateful for having Sen- Costa admits the terrain will be hard to experiencing rhabdomyolysis, which is when a runner who was amazed by her fight. tinella as her crew chief. train for in Florida. The trio will be running muscle fibers break and release myoglobin Terry Sentinella became friends with Costa “If he didn’t do that I would’ve been down through a muggy rain forest and climb up into the bloodstream. This could eventually after the Keys 100 and was her crew chief in on the ground and I wouldn’t have finished and down mountains throughout the Bra- lead to kidney failure. Luckily Badwater,” Costa said. “You gotta zilian landscape, something that Florida is for Costa her body stabilized find the fine line between drinking overwhelmingly lacking. and she eventually went home. I had severe dehydration and it was too much and too little. It’s tricky.” “In Florida you’re going to have to run bridg- The two other times Costa While Costa was constantly go- es to train for the hills,” Woods said. went down, she was running bad. I couldn’t stop puking and all my ing to the bathroom, there wasn’t a Costa will run the Brazil 135 in January, dur- the Keys 100 ultramarathon. In traveling band of porta-potties fol- ing South America’s summer. The race is run both instances, she went down organs started shutting down. lowing her. There was only open- on the hardest segment of the Caminho Da Fé, around the 80-mile marker. space and the side of the road. An or Path of Faith. The path has been used as a Costa was running a hard, ultramarathon isn’t for those who way for Brazilians to reach the Nossa Senhora fast race. Despite thinking she was taking in the Badwater 135. Sentinella had experience need amenities; it’ a run for those who do it Aparecida Basilica, where the image of the Vir- enough fluids, she was dehydrated. Instead of at Badwater. He’s run it twice, and in each race for the love of running, those who don’t need gin Mary was found in 1717 by three fisherman. losing control of her body after the “race, this he learned from the crew he had around him. anything special. Unlike Badwater, the Brazil 135 only has time she collapsed on the road while in mid- During Badwater, Sentinella was able to spot Costa left the the starting line behind at the roughly 10 miles of ‘flat’ landscape. Its land- sentence with her daughter. that Costa was making the same mistake” she Badwater River Basin at 10 a.m. July 14. In scape is ever-changing. Her most recent collapse was again at the made at the Keys 100: She was drinking too Death Valley, she ran through a sandstorm Costa doesn’t run ultras like Badwater and Keys 100 ultramarathon roughly a year and much water. and temperatures reaching 125 degrees — Brazil for the glory. She does it because she’s a a half ago. With the memory of not drinking “You expect a little dehydration, maybe four, she ran during the heat of day and the dark competitor. Her start in ultramarathoning be- enough water still fresh in her mind, Costa five pounds lost during a race,” Sentinella said. of night. After dangerous weight gain, and gan when she saw people who were older and was taking in massive amounts of water. “But when you start gaining weight that’s a forced weight loss, after her feet blistered, she in worse shape running in longer races than Amy Costa “I was pounding so much [water] that I was go- problem. You have to start finding a way to crossed the finish line of the hardest foot race her. Costa is content with being last, but as ing to the bathroom every second and my body lose all the extra pounds.” in the world at 12:40 a.m July 17, at the base of long as it’s possible for her competitors to run, Costa left the the starting line behind at the Badwater River Basin at wasn’t processing how much I was taking in and Sentinella was weighing Costa every five Mt. Whitney. she’ll be running right behind them, blisters on 10 a.m. July 14. In Death Valley, she ran through a sandstorm and eventually I went down again,” Costa said. miles. Her weight continued to go up and up. It took Costa a total of 38 hours and 40 min- her feet and IV in her arm. temperatures reaching 125 degrees — she ran during the heat of day At nearly the same spot in the same race By mile 23, Costa had put on 18 pounds of utes of running to reach the finish line that put and the dark of night. After dangerous weight gain, and forced weight Costa went down, but this time she was deter- water weight. her into ultramarathoning glory. loss, after her feet blistered, she crossed the finish line of the hardest mined to finish the race. “I couldn’t run because I was going to the Yet even with that accomplishment, Costa foot race in the world at 12:40 a.m July 17, at the base of Mt. Whitney. “I fought with the ambulance people and re- bathroom so much and I thought that was a still feels as though she has work to do. Cos- CONTACT Josh Brannock fused to be admitted,” Costa said. “Then they good sign,” Costa said. “Thank God [Terry] ta plans to run with Woods and Sentinella [email protected] gave me a bag in the ER, but I refused to be said ‘you’re having a problem.’ I was drinking through the Brazilian Amazon at the Brazil Post your opinions to the story online

26 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 photos by randy rataj and courtsey of AMy costa UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 27 dane quintal Nails a 360 to 180 revert transfer from a quarter pipe to the mini ramp on his road to victory at the UNF Skatepark.

By alexis Mccartney and jocelyn tolbert photos by randy rataj

28 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 29 Sitting pretty Quintal ‘s throne will be held for him at Boathouse all year.

he fourth annual Red Bull “I’m really excited about judg- King of the Campus skate ing this year,” Jones said be- competition was held Sat- fore the competition. “I never urday, September 14, at the thought I would have been in UNF skatepark, crowning this position.” DaneT Quintal as UNF’s best per- The judges score competitors former and King of the Campus. on a scale of 1 - 100, to be deter- King of the Campus is a jam-for- mined based on five categories: mat competition where the con- Number of tricks accomplished, testant who reaches the throne flow around the course, style, cre- must prove themselves from ativity and difficulty. heat to heat. As the competition Skaters from all over Jackson- progresses, contestants are de- ville came to watch and compete throned to make room for those in the contest. While the King of who scored higher points. Campus event was exclusive to Since the first King of the Cam- UNF Students, the “best trick” pus event at UNF, the crown had contest was open to the public. only belonged to one skater: Five students competed in the Brooks Jones. The first year, how- main contest, and 17 local skat- ever, his glories were short-lived. ers went head to head in the best “No one really told me that you trick jam session. had to be a UNF student,” Jones After Dane Quintal secured the said. “At that time, I was going crown, Ethan Sullivan took the to FSCJ. I had to give my trophy win in best trick with a “Benihana back that year, but those next Grab” over the railing on the hip. following years I won, I was a Winners received a skateboard UNF student.” deck, a bag of goodies and a case Jones’ three-year reign came to of Red Bull. But for King quintal, an end when he graduated from a throne in the Boathouse will UNF with a bachelor’s in Pub- be reserved specifically for him lic Relations. This year, Jones all year. returned to judge the competi- Next year, the crown will again tion, alongside local professional be up for grabs. Jones has only Ethan Sullivan skater Mike Peterson and George one piece of advice for those who Did it hurt when he fell from Evans, skateboarder and owner will try to unseat King Quintal: the sky? Pictured here is of portable halfpipe and trailer “Just try to have fun. Skateboard- Sullivan’s Mellon Grab over company Instaramp. ing contests are nerve-racking.” the railing. Best trick was 30 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 awarded to his Benihana. UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013 31 32 UNFSPINNAKER.COM / october 2013