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Volume 48, Issue 6 - February 20, 2017| Online at www.crowsneststpete.com Restructure removes key administrator By Ryan Callihan he campus administrator nizing her department. Lights, [email protected] who oversaw Student Morrin declined to discuss Students to TGovernment, the Har- his departure. borside Activities Board and “I’ve had a great 10 years at camera, other key student activities was USFSP and I’m looking forward Campaign abruptly removed from his posi- to the future,” he told the Crow’s action: tion last week. Nest. He said he will continue The departure of Matt Morrin working on a doctorate in higher for SG Campus after a decade at the university education at the university’s came suddenly and without ex- Tampa campus. Elections MovieFest planation to the student groups As director of student life and By Devin Rodriguez he helped guide. engagement, Morrin oversaw the [email protected] Returns The university declined to operation of many campus orga- provide a reason for Morrin’s nizations, including the Crow’s By Tori Jansen or the past few years, Stu- departure, saying it “does not Nest, and counseled countless dent Government elections [email protected] comment on personnel matters.” student leaders over the years. have had a meager turnout. But in a letter to her staff, the Dwayne Isaacs, the assistant F ampus Moviefest comes Last year, only 340 students regional vice chancellor of stu- director of the University Stu- to USF St. Petersburg in voted in the election, less than dent affairs — Morrin’s former less than a week. Wheth- See “Morrin” P3 eight percent of the student body. C boss — said that she is reorga- Now, poised to open Feb. 27 er you’re an aspiring filmmaker or simply looking for a creative and run until March 2, Student outlet, this event is an opportu- Government elections will nity to show off your talents. Student singlehandedly beautifies Bayboro begin a new. Founded in 2001 by four Students will be able to vote college students at Emory Uni- inside the Reef or online through versity, Campus MovieFest has USFSP’s OrgSync page. reached 30 colleges, awarding On the ticket are three candi- over $2 million worth of prizes. dates for the office of student The rules of the competition body president, David Thomp- are simple. Contestants have son, Madeline Friese and Sean one week to create their mov- Cornell. There will be a debate ie with the equipment that the for the candidates held Thursday, MovieFest staff provides. Pro- Feb. 23 in the USC Ballrooms fessional cameras, microphones, moderated by The Crow’s Nest. Apple Macbook Pro and hard The general senate election drives are provided on a first pits 13 candidates for 15 seats. come, first serve basis. Students can vote for 10 differ- The film can be on any topic, ent senators on the ticket. The as long as the final product is not senate members must get more over five minutes long. While the than 25 votes to earn their seat. teams may write scripts and cast Laraine Ruiz, acting student for additional members before president, urged students to seri- the event officially starts, filming ously consider voting for candi- is forbidden until Wednesday, dates they feel will represent them. Feb. 22. Afterwards, students “These are the people who have until Feb. 28 to shoot and can advocate on their behalf in edit their movies. discussions with the administra- Anyone can act in the film, tion,” Ruiz said. “It does make a difference when Student Gov- with the only requirements ALYSSA COBURN | THE CROW’S NEST being that the people designing College Clean-up: Sophomore graphic design student Talon Thompson, didn’t like seeing trash in the water, so ernment talks to administration. or capturing the movie must be he did something about it. He dedicates time to clean Bayboro Harbor at least once a week. They want to know that we think USF students. Filming crews a certain way or are discussing are also allowed to submit By Alyssa Coburn He started after a friend of his “Everyone walks past it,” said university measures.” more than one video. [email protected] noted the garbage drifting in the Thompson. “I figured I’d just After the president and vice Several of these films and their water after class. hop in and pick it up.” president of Student Government creators may be nominated for very Monday and “One day you’re gonna see According to Thompson, fill- resigned after lengthy leaves of titles, such as “Best Actor” and Wednesday, Talon me in there cause I’m tired of ing up a single trash bag by hand absences, Student Government is “Best Documentary,” but only Thompson grabs his net seeing it,” Thompson joked to takes around 20 minutes but can forced to hold a special election. E Whoever runs for the special four pieces will be chosen as and trashbag, takes off his shoes his friend. take up to an hour if he uses his the best of the best, which will and wades into Bayboro Harbor The next week the joke turned net. Despite the physical nature, elections would only be in office be determined by the Campus to collect garbage. toward reality. the activity has become almost until May. At that point, the pres- MovieFest staff. This year, the He walks the harbor barefoot, The sophomore graphic design meditative for him. ident voted in during the general main awards are “Best Story,” scooping up whatever junk he student resides in Port Char- “It’s actually been super clean election would take the seat. “Best Director,” “Best Picture” finds at the water’s edge. lotte, around an hour and a half lately. I’m kinda disappointed and “Best Sound.” It’s his weekly ritual. A task drive from St. Pete. With a five ‘cause I like doing it,” he said. For more information about Along with bragging rights he fits between classes, that nets hour gap between his classes, he Thompson can’t take all the the president, vice president, and trophies, the winners will him bag after bag of trash that found something productive to credit for cleaning up the water senate candidates, and legisla- was either washed or thrown into tion on the ballet turn to page 2. do with that time. See “Bayboro Bae” P4 See “Campus MovieFest” P5 the harbor behind the campus.

THE CROW’S NEST IS THE WEEKLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER THE CROW’S NEST AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG. Got News? We’ll Cover It. Since 1969 ALL CONTENT IN THE PUBLICATION IS PRODUCED BY USFSP Contact Us: email [email protected] office (727) 873-4113 STUDENTS. SINGLE COPIES FREE. @USFCrowsNest @CrowsNestStPete @USFCrowsNest 2 NEWS FEBRUARY 20, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST These Senate candidates want you to actually go vote this time By Devin Rodriguez, Ryan Student Senators assembly meetings and be apart important matters that influence events throughout the year. Callihan, Michael Moore Jr, tudent senators represent the of at least two unique senate student life on campus, and they Here are interviews with the and Ben Schlesinger Sstudent body as whole. They committees. Senate members help determine the money given candidates. They have been are required to attend general hold discussion regarding some to clubs and organizations for edited for length and clarity.

Name: Sherice Bramwell Name: Carter Goetzke Name: Alana Todd Name: Emelie Morris Name: Daniel Hollander Major: Environmental Science Major: Political Science Major: (Double Major) Environ- Major: Biology Major: Global Business & Policy, minor in Economics Year: Freshman mental Science/Anthropology Year: Junior Year: Freshman Year: Junior Intramural Sports Year: Senior COMPASS P.E.E.R Coach, Member of University Chris- Caribbean Cultural Exchange Secretary of Sustainable Ini- and incumbent senator on the tian Fellowship Group & Intra- Club Vice President, former “I’ve been a part of sports. tiatives, Chair of Clean Energy programming committee mural Sports Treasurer, S.E.A.S member, In- Intramural sports. Anytime and Resource Conservation ternational Student from Jamaica there is something available Commission (CERCC) “We’re trying to work on a “I was involved in the church for Pete Points I always attend project where, instead of the back home and was a leader “The main reason I want to those because I love being a “We created our climate plastic bags that the Reef uses, for the youth group they had be involved is because I want part of the campus and getting action plan which shows having a paper option instead.” there. I was also able to go to the campus to be a more sus- to know people.” our steps to become carbon “There are times where four mission trips to Immoka- tainable, fight for sustainable “I really want to incorporate neutral by 2050 and we had students with personal agendas lee, Florida, and four mission changes and to help the campus more students into the campus. the chancellor sign that back can come out of the woodwork trips to Belize. I emerged as a to grow. Being an international From what I’ve seen some people in early December. That’s our when things are going down and leader on those mission trips student I would like to see the come out but a lot of people stay carbon commitment. I want push their opinion on you. But and that’s something I want to campus be more diverse.” back. I want to get the synergy of CERCC to switch gears to we as student leaders are here continue to do. ” “Being treasurer I learned the campus to be better.” focus on resiliency.” to represent the entire student “If people want something to how to deal with event “A lot of students want to “I want to keep bringing body and not just certain groups be done, I feel like I’m gonna requests and how to manage leave this campus and go to more efficiency projects to or demographics. Making sure get it done for them because I the clubs finances.” Tampa and we need to be able campus. I want to keep mak- that students all across the board really care about their well-be- “We’re college students, to keep them here. I feel like ing sustainability an identity are heard and not just catering ing and what they want.” we’re the future of the country they’re not experiencing the on this school. As we contin- to those that are most present.” “SG really needs to branch and the world. Seeing where full St. Pete campus.” ue to become a bigger cam- “I definitely don’t want to out beyond its meetings of fi- we’re going environmentally, “I want to incorporate pus, I want us to be known make up people’s minds for nances and ideas. When you seeing that we have a presi- more team-building activi- for our environmental science them, but definitely just think of can connect with the people dent that doesn’t believe in ties on campus.” and our sustainability.” what type of leader you want to you can really hear from climate change, there’s a lot of “I really want to make a “I don’t want people to as- see and make sure whoever you them on what they’re looking work to be done.” change. Just going to the three sume that [sustainable initia- are voting for embodies that.” for on campus.” hour meetings only two times tives] is the only thing that I “[Commuters] are the most might be enough, but to actually think about. I want to represent important people to reach be- get to that extra level, I just go the issues of all students on cause they are the majority of to the different meetings even campus. It is something I’m our campus. We really need to though they’re not for Senate.” very passionate about, but I reach the commuters and that’s want to represent everyone.” really a goal of mine.”

Name: Sheena Catabihan Name: Albert Moreno III Major: Economics Graduate Studies for a Master’s Year: Freshman in Liberal Arts Part of Education Committee Incumbent student senator, for MAC, Volunteer for SG Veteran who has worked for for Department of Affairs, Dad Name: J.W. Hendry the SVO and the chair of the was in the military, Lived in Major: Entrepreneurship appropriations committee Name: Tiffany Porcelli Name: Antoinette Laviolette Bahrain and Japan (graduated Year: Junior Major: Psychology in Japan) “More bang for the buck is Major: Political Science Year: Sophomore Year: Junior “I’m a transfer student from COMPASS P.E.E.R coach what I want. I think we are “My plan to attack a problem St. Petersburg College and I frivolously spending money. I is always to listen to everyone want to be as involved as possi- would go as far to say we are “I feel like the more I get “I have a lot of leadership involved, the more I’ll love at first and then bring out the ble, so I felt that running for qualities and experience wasting money.” points that can solve it.” Student Government would be “I would like this university [USFSP].” with diversity. “If I get elected, I want to “I really, really like how the best way to give back to the “I’m open to listening to to offer a grant writing course Student Government is doing university and the students.” as an exit requirement.” work more toward building what people want and help- a place to study on campus recycling, the recycling bins. “The administration doesn’t ing with that.” “I want computer coding That’s personally important always see eye-to-eye with to be offered as a language because we don’t have 24/7 “I know that I can make a options here for students to me.” the students and their wants, difference, but it’s based on course. Coding is it’s own “When I think of myself, so I want to do my best to language and it is a stepping who want to study at 4 a.m. what the people want.” or for commuters.” I think of someone that has help the student.” “I’m super passionate about stone for the university to been exposed to a lot of things “I don’t like how early the offer more.” “I’m a student just like them. diversity in general. I think this It sounds cliche, but I definitely because I’ve lived in so many library closes. I’d like to see campus embodies that a lot.” “I want the students to be different places. I’m more it open to at least midnight on successful, period. I want you want to work toward putting “I think that I have a heart their ideas in practice. open-minded to certain things the weekdays.” of gold and will be there for to leave here and get a ca- than someone who has lived “I plan on setting up booths the student body.” reer. Right now, I don’t think here their whole life.” during the week and making sur- we’re in the market for that. veys asking students what they We’re too focused on funnel want to see changed on campus.” students through.” THE CROW’S NEST FEBRUARY 20, 2017 NEWS 3 No seriously, go vote for Student Government on Feb. 27 By Devin Rodriguez, Ryan tudent body president and branch, the president is a The vice president heads Below are excerpts from Callihan, Michael Moore Jr, Svice president campaigns fundamental role in the communication between the interviews with the candidates. and Ben Schlesinger started Monday, Feb. 20. allocation of the activities and student body and the rest of the They have been edited for As leaders of the executive service fee budget.. executive branch. length and clarity.

David Thompson Sean Cornell Madeline Friese Junior political science major Senior finance major Sophomore Environmental Science Extracurriculars: Tour guide, COMPASS P.E.E.R. Extracurriculars: Sailing team member, in pre-law so- Extracurriculars: Varsity women’s sailing team. CER- coach and orientation leader. ciety, Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society CC, club golf team and art club. Prior SG experience: Former Deputy of Public Rela- and a member of the university honors program Prior SG experience: Spent first semester as historian, tions and Director of Communication What I’ve experienced in terms of Student Govern- assistant and clerked meetings. “We’re problem-solvers because there are a number ment has been the organization funding, club funding Currently, I’m serving as director of governmental of problems our campus is facing, specifically stu- and student organization budget process. affairs, which includes running the Bulls in the Burg dent academic success, social success and economic We have to create an environment for our student program. I also serve as a liaison between the campus success. Within those three main issues there are a organizations to grow. and surrounding community. number of things we want to address. We don’t have a stable athletics department. Our One of my goals is to expand our partnerships to not We want to expand reading days. Especially for stu- club sports are being restricted. We are going to have only make students have the best college experience, dents who work, or commuter students, having those to drive change in terms of our funding and in terms but also to experience the downtown area. Maybe reading days we’ve seen provides a marked improve- of where we identify ourselves as a school. have bands playing--something to really engage the ment. We currently have 2-3 reading days per semes- We need to find a way for athletics to become a part students with the downtown community and get them ter, but we would like to expand that to a full week. of our student life. I really like what Campus Rec. has out there and supporting local businesses. I think be- We’d like to increase the services our library pro- done with our intramurals this year. Intramurals has ing in this position prior has really equipped me to set vides and the hours it is open. had such a great turnout and it’s a lot of fun. up partnerships with a lot of business owners and the We want to also make this campus more affordable. If we are going to grow as a campus, then figuring out a St Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.” Specifically, we want to find a way to make parking easier way to balance athletics, clubs and student organizations. I also support our athletics and want to make it and cheaper. We’re also interested in utilizing sustainable We love our school and we want to represent the students. more of a priority. I want to provide more funding initiatives to make things on campus more affordable. Sean Slawitschka for intramural sports. I think it’s a great thing for The school is raising housing rates, but if you could Junior health science major students to be involved with. decrease the cost of energy, say by placing solar Extracurriculars: Pre-med club and a wakeboarding I think students should vote for us because we window films, or placing LED lights inside of RHO team member, in Tampa will try the best to listen to what they want and you’re actually going to decrease the cost of maintain- I wouldn’t go out of my way to say that I’m the truly deliver and also, having the experience that ing the building which could offset the need for these most qualified person to be vice president on this I’ve had I feel like I’m more in a position now to housing increases. campus. But the biggest thing for me is I don’t want to actually succeed at some of the goals, instead of Samuel Goetz come off as a politician. just talking about them. Freshman Global business major with a finance minor I just want to be a liaison for the issues or the things Eric Andrade Extracurriculars: Pledged Delta Sigma Pi and has that students want to see resolved. I’ve been a student Freshman Biology major worked on previous political campaigns, specifical- here for 3 years and it seems like we have the same Extracurriculars: Art club. Gospel choir. Step team ly on the digital marketing team for state senator problems all the time. Prior SG Experience: I haven’t really had any experi- Darryl Rouson. On campus housing is something we really need ence. I’m new to this. Prior SG experience: Senator to work on. When students come here and tour the Friese said, “He gives me a perspective that’s from We have a large number of commuter students and school they don’t tour the Hilton. students. He’s very involved on campus. their participation rates vary from on-campus students. Driving to the Tampa library is something students From me being involved in SG, I know from a A key integral part of participation is marketing, stu- shouldn’t have to do to go study. student government perspective how to make initia- dents don’t even know what’s going on. The 24 hour thing is big, it almost adds to the college tives happen based off what he tells me is going on I would ask students to consider which candidate experience, being able to spend all night in the library. around campus.” would give them the most. There are certain candi- I think transparency and communication are import- Being new on campus I’m able to meet a lot of dates that want to focus on athletics, others that want ant. I want to be a vice president that’s open to ideas new people. These new relationships help me un- to focus on sustainability, but we are going to give you all the time. I’m here for the students. I’m not here to derstand what needs to be done on campus to make the whole pie and not just a piece of it. have vice president on my resume. our experiences better. Morrin Continued from P1 dent Center, will temporarily Morrin’s duties were with Morrin just days before Center and negotiating the deal “I don’t think people need to assume Morrin’s duties. reduced last semester, when receiving a call from Helton that brought the University Stu- worry about the change,” Vila Morrin’s dismissal came eight control of the campus recre- informing her of his exit. dent Center to the campus, said said. months after Helton’s arrival. ation operation was assigned “[Student Government Hector Santiago, acting Student Some of the students who In her role, she is responsible to interim associate director members] had just seen him the Government vice president. worked closely with Morrin for what the university calls Greg Haverlock. other day,” said Ruiz. “We had There was no explanation praised him. “all aspects of student life,” Word of Morrin’s departure plans and questions and he was provided to faculty or staff “He always backed the stu- including housing, student broke Thursday and came as a going to help us get answers.” either, said Christian Vila, dents and was always for the conduct, financial aid, the shock to student leaders, some Morrin played an instrumen- coordinator for the leadership students,” said Justice Thornton, wellness and career centers and of whom worked with him on tal role in the development of and student organization, who a student assistant in the student the department that Morrin ran an almost daily basis. the campus during his time at oversees events like Get On life and engagement office. – student life and engagement. “It’s a year of sudden USF St. Petersburg. Board day and TEDxUSFSP, Thornton expressed concern Morrin, who holds a mas- change. I got a call saying that Aside from being Student he also advises the student and disbelief about Morrin’s ter’s in education from Car- I’d be Student Government Government’s liaison to the body vice president. unexpected exodus and the uni- thage College in Wisconsin, president, and now this,” said campus administration, he “Matt’s a great guy with versity’s reluctance to provide came to USFSP after five Laraine Ruiz, who became helped guide the allocation a great personality. I had no an explanation. years as director of student acting president in August af- of the activity and services qualms with him,” said Vila. “You don’t dedicate more activities at Carthage and ter president Ziya Kardas and budget, which last year totaled He said that he and Isaacs than 10 years to an institution eight years in the same role at his vice president took myste- $3.4 million. would provide support for without a proper send-off,” Coastal Carolina University in rious leaves of absence. Morrin aided in the process clubs and organizations in said Thornton. “I want to know Myrtle Beach, S.C. Ruiz said that she had spoken of renovating the Student Life Morrin’s stead. why he’s gone.” 4 A&E FEBRUARY 20, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST Bayboro Bae: Graphic design major wades in to clear garbage CONTINUED FROM P1: in it,” he said. Other interesting front. Organizations like the objects include shoes, a phone Student Environmental Aware- charging cord and a hypoder- ness Society also contribute to mic needle. keeping our waterfront clean. As he works, passing stu- Thompson frequently dents and faculty frequently cleans out the harbor’s water- stop out of curiosity. Some goat, a buoy system set up to stop to watch, say nothing and catch trash and debris from continue on, while others ask city runoff. The watergoat is questions. Although he does cleaned out weekly by stu- not seek any praise, people dent volunteers from SEAS, tend to thank or commend but heavy rains can warrant him while he cleans. Some extra cleanings. students even comment how However, Thompson is not they would like to join him, part of any club or fueled by although none have actually eco-activism. done so yet. “I just don’t like seeing it, so Thompson explained that I did something about it,” he he isn’t trying to set some said. Thompson does consid- kind of example. This is er cleaning up the bay as his simply something he does way of “giving back” for his because he wants to. Al- bi-weekly fishing trips. though,Thompson would Ironically, Thompson says welcome students who would he’s not even a tidy person. like to join him during his “Trash in the water just bugs routine. Thompson can me,” he said. typically be found by the According to Thompson, the waterfront on Mondays and most common thing he pulls Wednesdays around 2 p.m. out of the water are empty chip When Thompson fills up his bags, specifically Flamin’ Hot bag, he throws it in the closest Cheetos. Other common items trashcan, puts on his shoes and are drinking straws, medical washes up. He doesn’t tell his gloves and styrofoam. He only friends or family about the picks out the non-biodegrad- work he’s doing because he able garbage, throwing back doesn’t feel the need to. ALYSSA COBURN| THE CROW’S NEST things like mangrove seeds and “I don’t do this for attention,” Helping Hang: Thompson brings a net and extender for the out of reach garbage. Thompson encourages driftwood, which are beneficial he said. other students to come join him on Mondays or Wednesdays to participate in his clean-up efforts. for the ecosystem. Although Thompson may not Thompson said the most inter- be passionate about the envi- own cartoon on Adult Swim. the business name Yugly for his Check him out here: esting thing he’s found is a wallet. ronment, he is passionate about Thompson says he draws a lot work. He currently designs and Instagram: yuglyproductions “But there wasn’t anything art. His dream is to create his of “ugly things” so he chose sells iron-on patches. http://yugly.storenvy.com/

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COURTESY OF NETFLIX Weight Loss: Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet” launched Feb 3. and stars Drew Barrymore as a typical mom who wishes she lived a bolder life. Her dream comes true, except she wakes up one day as a zombie, yearning to feast on human flesh.

By Whitney Elfstrom “Santa Clarita Diet” dives impulse control brought on first imagined. Especially that in the face of a great, yet [email protected] into the seemingly normal lives by an overrun id. when their Santa Clarita house confusing circumstance, once of the Hammond family. In spite of the fact that the is sandwiched in between a shouldn’t run for the hills, Sheila Hammond (Drew viewer must suspend their sheriff and a police officer. but rather fight in the face of Barrymore) wakes up one disbelief at times — the main Each scene in SCD is drip- great danger. morning and tells her husband character does eat fingers as ping with quick-witted humor. Abby is a little more dis- verybody dies but not Joel (Timothy Olyphant) that french fries, after all — SCD Between Joel confiding in ran- traught than her father in the everybody lives. she wishes she could live a does a wonderful job of dis- dom strangers that he encoun- face of the beast her mother has E This may be true, life where she was a mere 20 secting what happens when ters, Abby’s constant sarcastic become. Sheila’s zombification however, what if it took percent bolder. Sheila may not someone turns into a zombie. remarks and Abby’s best friend leads Abby to skip school, steal dying to finally bring some- have known it at the time but Rather than wandering around Eric Bemis (Skyler Gisondo) motorcycles and try to take body to life? later that day she would con- in desperate search for brains, figuring out how to come out down a drug dealer. Luckily, Now, this notion may quer her quest for boldness. Sheila is still able to process of his shell, viewers are almost Abby has Eric by her side who sound impractical but in the Between a few stomach basic human emotion. able to forget that Barrymore’s manages to keep her from tak- case of the Netflix Original pains, a little more than a One of the biggest issues character must feed on human ing anything too far. Series “Santa Clarita Diet” normal amount of vomit and a that come up is when Sheila flesh to survive. Despite one parent turning that is exactly what hap- mysterious red ball Sheila’s life realizes after tasting human From the moment the into a decomposing, flesh-eat- pens. Drew Barrymore plays is changed for good. The Ham- flesh she is no longer able to Hammond’s realize Shelia’s ing monster, all Sheila and Joel a woman who lives a life mond family spends the next stomach raw animal meat. This heartbeat disappeared, Joel care about at the end of the marked by a chain of safe 10 episodes trying to figure out revelation leads to Joel and is determined to find a cure day is remaining good parents decisions. She’s a romantic what exactly caused Sheila to Sheila promising to only kill to fix the situation they’ve to Abby. In a show that sur- who doesn’t bend the rules or turn into a zombie. the people who deserve it. somehow stumbled into. rounds one of the great evils of know how to say no. The normal humdrum lives “The prototype would be Olyphant is magnificent in his the world rests a message that So, one day when she of the two Southern Califor- a young, single Hitler,” Joel role as Joel and carries the even in the darkest of times all comes home from work to nia realtors and their angst- decides. show’s comedic moments. anyone really needs is a strong discover her lack of a heart- filled teenage daughter Abby “Oh God, we’d be heroes,” Regardless of being faced support system to get them beat living life on the safe (Liv Hewson) soon change. Sheila agrees. with the morally compromis- through the roughest of times. side suddenly loses its appeal. From selling white picket Though killing people, ing position of killing people The Crow’s Nest rates plays The new half-hour comedy fences to figuring out how to even the Hitler’s of the world to keep Sheila alive, Joel between one and five stars, falls somewhere between “Dex- deal with Sheila’s hunger, in- proves to be a little more stands strong in his love for with five stars being the highest ter” and “The Vampire Diaries” creased libido and decreased difficult than the two relator’s his undead wife. He proves possible score. and is surprisingly satisfying. Campus MovieFest Continued from P1 receive a year’s subscription Festival in France. from 6-8 p.m. your head, Gazdacka says this remember getting there and to Adobe Creative Cloud and Movies may be entered Student Shannon Gazdacka, is an event for you. feeling really intimidated, will be given the chance to into separate competitions a senior mass communica- “You can do anything you but don’t try to compare your enter the Campus MovieFest for different genres as well. tions major, created a doc- want. This is a chance for peo- video to anyone else’s. Just Grand Finale Terminus in Each competition rewards a umentary called “Survived ple what kind of work you can enjoy it, because it’s a great Atlanta during the summer. grand prize of $10,000. The By,” which discussed the do,” said Gazdacka. experience.” Terminus is a red carpet winner of the “Seekers Cate- impact of suicide. It was one As parting advice, Gazdacka A panel of judges com- award show that celebrates gory” will also receive a trip of four winners of last year’s noted that contestants shouldn’t prised of USF professors and the top films with appearanc- for two people to the 2018 competition. procrastinate and should save a students will display the top es from celebrity guests and Cannes International Festi- Whether you want to bring few days to edit their films. 16 videos at the Finale, held presenters. The winning teams val. For additional informa- awareness to a topic that “Focus on your video; don’t on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the will also be invited to attend tion, a session is scheduled needs to be known, or you worry about what anyone else USC Ballrooms. the Cannes International Film on Feb. 21 in the SLC lobby just want to get a crazy out of is doing,” Gazdacka said. “I 6 OPINION FEBRUARY 20, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST “Crybabies” protest Daddy Trump in Central Florida area that was marked off with field as Trump spoke, but soon few people running through the orange plastic fencing, observ- enough supporters took notice crowd yelling back at the pro- ing the hundreds of protesters and began trying to confront the testers and trying to provoke that had already gathered from group as they left, making for a them until the crowd dispersed. groups like Speak Out! Brevard tense situation. Several police Overall, it was exciting to see and Women’s March Florida. officers showed up to separate a strong group of progressives They chanted to the families the opposing groups. However, in a small conservative town across the road and to passing the officers weren’t successful protest an idiotic event. cars things like, “We say no to in deterring every conflict. Trump won the presidency. The racist fear! Muslims are wel- In one such interaction, Now is the time for him to gov- ’ come here!” and “We need a I witnessed a Vietnam War ern, not continue to throw cam- Crow s Nest By Jonah Hinebaugh leader, not a creepy tweeter!” veteran, who supported Trump, paign-style rallies. The speech The Crow’s Nest is committed to providing Freshman Journalism and Media its readers with news relevant to the Uni- I worked my way to the front confronting an older protester, was full of lame promises and versity of South Florida St. Petersburg and Studies major of the protesters and started screaming expletives in his a nice misquote of Thomas its surrounding community. The Crow’s [email protected] getting some camera shots. As I face before another protester Jefferson, who actually didn’t Nest abides by the highest ethical standards and focuses on stories that help readers finished, the two gentlemen who and a police officer stepped in. oppose the media. cursed at me from their truck Another altercation started I loved the experience of make informed decisions on current issues. aiting at an intersec- We take seriously the public’s trust in our earlier made their appearance when a man, who was leav- being antagonized by Trump’s tion on Airport Bou- news reporting and strive to uphold the on the protester side wearing a ing, went up to a protester and fans. I especially enjoyed highest standards of reporting as defined levard in Melbourne, by the Society of Professional Journalists. W shirt that said “Danger” above his young daughter and said when the flag-bearing support- a flurry of bright, colorful signs Opinions in this newspaper do not neces- a picture of Obama. He picked something about grabbing the er played a sample of babies belonging to protesters contrast- sarily represent those of the administration, me out from the crowd and daughter, prompting the father crying as he drank from his faculty or student body. ed with the red hats of President took some pictures of me (for to push the man away as he “liberal tears” mug, extra salty Donald Trump’s loyal follow- payback of I don’t know what) screamed, “You will never of course. It’s definitely some- Reach Us ers, each group waiting to join before laughing and giving me touch my daughter.” thing you should check out if their respective sides. USFSP Student Life Center that solid middle finger again. Besides that, there were a you have some free time. This past Saturday, Trump Office 2400 After pacing back and forth held a rally reminiscent of those 140 Seventh Ave. S. for awhile, I decided to cross leading up to the general elec- St. Petersburg, FL, 33701 the street to see if I could find tion. He drew thousands of sup- any good photo opportunities. (727) 873-4113 porters who lined up for miles, I crossed and one supporter Devin Rodriguez waiting to get into the AeroMod adorned with a Trump flag Editor-in-Chief International Hangar at Orlan- recognized me from when he do Melbourne International was antagonizing protesters. Editorial Airport. Those who didn’t make He confronted me, questioning it inside watched a livestream Ryan Callihan me about being on “his side” of the speech on large screens Managing Editor and why I was able to cross the outside the hangar. street as if he wasn’t just there As I arrived and entered Evy Guerra minutes ago. I told him I wasn’t the airport designated “First A&E Editor going to speak to him and as Amendment Zone,” I was I walked away he called me a Michael Moore Jr. greeted by some fine gentle- fascist, which is, in the words of man yelling at me from his News Editor our president, “Wrong!” large truck and giving me the Besides a few more interac- Ben Schlesinger middle finger. I wasn’t there to tions with those same folks, Contributing Editor necessarily protest, but more to nothing happened until protest- document the event, so I was ers decided to cross the street Luke Cross surprised to get such attention COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS when the big guy pulled up in Staff Reporter for just having a camera and Liberal Tears: Protestors antagonized Trump supporters at post-elec- Air Force One. Protesters were being on the protester side. tion rally in Melbourne, FL last weekend. Tim Fanning confined to the edge of the I walked down the designated Staff Reporter Whitney Elfstrom Staff Reporter Daddy-daughter dances deeply divide to the event alternated with dad, two kids and a dog. There be excluded from interacting Design other clips of her mother sitting are other family figures in chil- with routine life events and re- Savannah Gibbs on her couch crying about how dren’s lives and that’s okay. jected from these social spaces. Creative Director unfair it was that they weren’t There are only events like I believe that all genders permitted to go to the dance. this for fathers and their daugh- should have a positive exam- Jonah Hinebaugh Thankfully, a good Samaritan ters, but not any for mothers ple of what to look for in a Photography Editor caught wind of the story and and their daughters or fathers relationship. I also believe that paid for the Palacios family to and their sons and rarely moth- girls without fathers shouldn’t Operations fly over to Mount Vernon for ers and their sons. be excluded from a fun night Lis Casanova their daddy-daughter dance. Events like this only perpetu- out. What’s the perfect solu- At elementary schools across ate the heteronormative stigma tion? An all-encompassing Online Manager By Summer Muhar the country, daddy-daughter we hold so dearly in society. event that children can bring Alyssa Coburn Freshman Mass Communica- dances are held in the days Often times LGBT couples will any family members to! tions major surrounding Valentine’s Day. Business Manager [email protected] These are basically self-ex- Ronald Brent Griffin planatory: Dads and daugh- ters get dressed in their most Distribution Manager arlier this month, a sec- formal attire and enjoy a night ond-grader at Eisenhow- Rob Hooker of family-friendly fun. er Elementary School Adviser E It’s a cherished bonding in Clearwater was barred from experience that many girls attending her school’s dad- Letters to The Editor remember for years to come, dy-daughter dance, since her and it also serves to let girls The Crow’s Nest accepts letters to the edi- father isn’t in the picture. tor. All submissions should be no more than know what to expect from a The girl’s mom, Trisha Pala- 250 words. Writers must include their full future romantic partner. cios, tried to find male family name. In addition, USF faculty should in- Unfortunately, as seen in the clude their title, department and extension. friends to escort her 8-year-old, All letters are subject to editing for clarity situation above, not everyone Alyssa, to the dance, but that and length. Letters can be sent to gets to enjoy the tradition of fell through. When Palacios [email protected] the daddy-daughter dance. with subject title “letter to the editor.” decided she would take her Many little girls don’t have daughter to the dance herself, Because of high production costs, members fathers in their lives. People get school officials told her that of the USFSP are permitted one copy per is- deported, serve their country sue. Where available, additional copies may wouldn’t be happening. overseas, pass away unexpect- be purchased for 10 cents each by contact- This heartbreaking news ing the newspaper’s editor-in-chief or man- edly or just decide to pack their COURTESY OF CITY OF MT. JULIET PARKS DEPT made the local NBC station. aging editor. Newspaper theft is a crime. things up one day and leave. Daddy Disaster: Those who violate the single copy rule may Clips of little Alyssa gushing Dances like these encourage heteronormative Not everyone has a tradition- behavior and in the worst cases, they prevent single parents from be subject to civil and criminal prosecution over the dress she was to wear and/or university discipline. al family unit with a mom, a supporting their children. THE CROW’S NEST FEBRUARY 20, 2017 MISC. 7

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The Crow’s Corner: How to make time when you have none By Lis Casanova the best part about getting up I have personally found that 4. Don’t stop until you’re done something before you commit [email protected] early is that, as Chief Hopper using a monthly calendar for In order to accomplish tip is an admirable trait. Likewise, from Stranger Things would due dates is best for staying number three, it is important being able to prioritize your aking it through put it, “mornings are for in touch with the big picture, to stick to tip number four. needs and essentials will allow college involves more coffee and contemplation.” finding patterns, and plan- That means no TV, Facebook you to cut back on otherwise than an adequate IQ, With mug in hand, go outside ning ahead, while weekly or Netflix breaks. Sure, some- stressful commitments, such as M and take a few breaths, do calendars are usually smaller, times you need to get up and a second job, an extra class or rather it’s reliant on making time. If you’ve gotten this far, some stretches and go over more portable and easy to walk around, this is fine as long an extracurricular activity. I’ll assume you’ve already your day. Review step by step refer to. as you don’t begin another task been advised to “use your time each commitment and to-do, while not having completed As with life, school is all wisely,” so I’ll avoid that tired and take note of any available 3. Designate a homework day your current goal. about staying ahead of the platitude and get down to the time slots that may fall in Usually best if at the be- curve. Sometimes you can only nitty-gritty. between. Now you’re ready. ginning or end of the week, 5. Learn to say no and don’t learn to roll with the punches Here’s five tips for staying homework day should be re- overcommit by taking a few. I know I cer- on top of all that college life 2. Keep monthly and weekly served for when you have the Probably one of the most tainly did. Once you do though, entails, and then some. calendars. most amount of available time. important aspects of being suc- you’ll find that it gets easier Having two calendars is It’s never easy to pick respon- cessful while enjoying yourself until it becomes natural, and 1. Wake up early helpful if you use one for due sibility over relaxation but a is learning to recognize your that’s when the real fun starts. “Early” is a point of conten- dates and another for school/ good icebreaker can be filling own limits. Over-committing Take it from a senior. tion for the average teenager social dates such as your out that week’s calendar. can easily turn into overwhelm- or twenty-something, so let’s work and school schedule, ing responsibility, so realiz- say by 8 at the latest. By far appointments and meetings. ing you won’t be able to do 8 FEATURE FEBRUARY 13, 2017 THE CROW’S NEST University Police Department offers active shooter course By Luke Cross from them. Defending yourself an option? Vague or explicit, the around you and reporting [email protected] is a last resort that should be Not everyone has the schedule, forecasts put out by future anything that just doesn’t feel carried out with commitment money or physical ability to gunmen all too often right are the core lessons of here have been 42 and aggression. attend disaster simulation and go unaddressed, but not prevention. Campus police college campus Once you are certain of your first response seminars. unobserved. Similar to the would rather you alert them shootings in the United safety, inform the campus The CRASE course highlights difficulty of imagining a to a sketchy, but ultimately T police of the emergency. Never that effective preparation school shooting occurring innocuous scenario, than let States since 2010, resulting in at least 50 dead and 64 injured. assume someone else is calling. doesn’t need to come with a here, most can’t picture disaster strike. Statistics like this are a If you encounter officers certificate or a badge. someone they know having This can be done through haunting reminder that school responding to the shooting, “Training for these events such horrendous motives. one of the blue emergency shootings are more than a show your hands to confirm is as simple as thinking about If you notice someone phones placed throughout tragedy we see on the news. that you aren’t a threat and it, having the proper mental going through hard times or campus, or their telephone They are a real threat to provide them with relevant tools and being prepared exhibiting signs of distress, number, 727-873-4444. students across the country. information: a description of to physically respond,” offer a helping hand. The “As a student, you’re going Although the chances of being the shooter, where they went, instructed the Sergeant. correct course of action varies to know suspects or threats involved in one are comparable what they’re armed with and While there is no universal from scenario to scenario, but much sooner than us.” stated to being struck by lightning, how many there were. model of a mass shooter, erring on the side of caution Sgt. Dye. “The police need it only takes one to cause This simple flowchart is warning signs can be seen and trusting your instinct is the community. You’re our irreparable loss. becoming more essential for by the attentive and trained. always applicable. eyes and ears.” In an effort to better prepare students to memorize due to Some red flags are intuitive. Being perceptive of those students, faculty and staff to the increased frequency of While aggressive behavior, a handle such an event, the USFSP these events. history of violence and notable University Police Department “I think it’s important for anti-social patterns aren’t hosted the Civilian Response to everyone to get this training,” guarantees of future violence, Active Shooter Events (CRASE) said Sgt. Dye. “Unfortunately, they could be symptomatic of course Feb. 17. it’s an event that’s happening something deeper. Led by Sgt. Jonathan Dye, a more often.” “The commonality among UPD officer for two decades, The Harvard School of most shooters is mental the one hour and thirty minute Public Health showed that illness,” explains Sgt. Dye, long presentation provided a mass shootings have more than ”and it usually bears fruit in concise order of operations for tripled since 2011, an upward the late teens to early twenties, handling active shooters: avoid, trend that doesn’t show signs which is why our community deny, defend. of stopping. is so susceptible.” Based on the “Run, Hide, It’s difficult to imagine There is a more direct Fight” model, CRASE provides such a disaster happening warning sign that no one victims of armed assaults with on our campus, but Sgt. Dye expects to see: social media. priorities for survival. The first emphasizes that it’s a reality Over half of the perpetrators is avoidance which calls for an we need to prepare for. of campus shootings awareness of your surrounding “It’s always a good idea for broadcasted a warning over and potential exits as well as people to think about worst case social media soon before they distancing yourself from the scenarios. A little training may act. These warnings can range threat. When escape is risky or save a life in case of an unlikely from an out of character tweet COURTESY OF CRASE impossible, deny the shooter by scenario,” said Sgt. Dye. to a full admission of guilt Shooter Safety: If an active shooter were to attack the campus, UPD hiding or barricading yourself But what if training isn’t over Facebook. advises students to run, hide and fight, in that order. African-American history month: Film recommendations By Timothy Fanning “Boyz n the Hood.” However, how the U.S. criminal justice Samantha White’s new launching astronaut John Glenn [email protected] the following films include system has been driven by position as head of a tradition- into orbit. The visionary trio feature dramas, comedies and racism from the days of slavery ally black residence hall sets crossed all gender and racial his African-American his- documentaries produced in to today’s era of mass incarcer- the stage for a college cam- lines to inspire later genera- tory month, let’s discover the last three years in order ation. The film is named after pus culture war. “Dear White tions to dream big. Tnew literature, music and to emphasize that great Afri- the constitutional Thirteenth People” is hilarious and at the film together. Every week in can-American films are not a Amendment that abolished same time offers an irreplace- “Moonlight” (2016, drama) February I am going to search normality of the past. slavery with the exception of able lesson on values. It’s not The film is a personal and for material by African-Amer- Let’s pop open a bag of punishment for crime. a comfortable movie by most poetic meditation on identity, ican writers, performers and popcorn, and kick back to some This documentary is espe- standards, and it’s not intended family, friendship and love. It musicians. I am doing this to of the most commanding and cially important because most to be. It’s a film about racism is set in the 1980s during the help reinforce the idea that critically-acclaimed Afri- of our high school history in America in what is alleged to height of the war on drugs, and white people like me need to can-American films and TV books taught us that slavery be a post-racial era. gives us an intimate portrait of listen to voices that don’t sound shows of the last few years. and racism ended when Abra- It’s a movie that proclaims, a young, gay black man living like our own. ham Lincoln signed the Thir- “Why at this time in histo- in a Miami housing project Topping many great Afri- “13th” (2016, crime/docu- teenth Amendment. ry do I still need to tell you with his mother, who is addict- can-American films and TV mentary) people this stuff?” ed to crack. shows are classics like “The Filmmaker Ava DuVernay’s “Dear White People” (2014, “Moonlight” is profoundly Color Purple,” “Roots” and Netflix documentary chronicles satire/comedy-drama) “Dope” (2015, crime/drama) meaningful in its portrayal of the In “Dope,” the main char- moments, people and the esoter- acter, Malcolm, is carefully ic forces that shape our lives. surviving life in a tough Los Angeles neighborhood. He’s “Selma” (2014, historical juggling college applications, drama) academic interviews and “Selma” tells the story of the studying to pass the SAT. campaign led by Dr. Martin That is, until a lucky invita- Luther King Jr. and other Civil tion to an underground party Right’s Movement members leads him into an adventure to draw the nation’s attention that could allow him to go to the struggle for equal voting from geek, to drug dealer, to rights by marching from Selma ultimately finding himself to Montgomery, Alabama in somewhere in between. March of 1965. Duvernay became the first African-Amer- “Hidden Figures” (2016, ican female director to have a historical drama) film nominated for best picture This is the incredible untold at the Academy Awards. true story of brilliant Afri- This film is especially im- can-American women work- portant for anyone who still ing at NASA who served as thinks the story of the Civil COURTESY OF FOX Out of the Shadows: “Hidden Figures” details the story behind three African-American female NASA engi- the brains behind one of the Rights no longer applies to neers who helped launch John Glenn into orbit. greatest operations in history: American life decades later.