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The Oldest College Newspaper in Florida • Founded 1894 11, 1999 Rollins College o Winter Park, Florida Vol. 105, No. 11 ollins Senior Jody Horton Awarded $5,000 oca-Cola First Generation Scholarship .I .t omi The n Sandspur1 theitr\£^ttrr familfn*M«Ky, t4.^o graduat_ J__ . e colleg«*.« e Highway litter clean up, and her philanthropic arm of The Coca- in St. Augustine, Florida, FICF is and who exemplify excellence in church youth group. Cola Company, will contribute dedicated to providing financial VinterPark, FL - Rollins College the classroom and the community. The unique "Coca-Cola First more than $100 million to advance assistance to students attending nd the Florida Independent Col- Horton is in her senior year of Generation Scholarship Program" excellence in education through Florida's 24 Independent Colleges Fund (FICF) announced that study at Rollins and will graduate awards scholarships annually at. the year 2000. and Universities. Funds are iy Horton was awarded a $5,000 in May with a Bachelor's degree each of the 24 member schools of The Florida Coca-Cola First granted by corporate partners who Cola First Generation Schol- in computer science. A true leader the Independent Colleges and Uni­ Generation Scholarship program is are equally committed to provid­ iship. Horton was one of only 23 in and out of the classroom, she versities of Florida (ICUF). Stu­ administered by the Florida Inde­ ing the best educational alterna­ :ge seniors in Florida to be stars on the Rollins women's soc­ dents are awarded a $5,000 schol­ pendent College Fund, a non-profit tives for today's college students elected for the scholarship. The cer and softball teams. Jody is also arship, which includes $2,500 foundation for program resources and tomorrow's leaders. loca-Cola First Generation Schol- active in the community and serves from the State of Florida Ethics in development for the Independent rship Program recognizes stu- as a volunteer for the Mother Business Scholarship Program. Colleges and Universities of who will become the first in Theresa Food Drive, Adopt-A- The Coca-Cola Foundation, the Florida. Based at Flagler College Holt Offers Tuition Carl Upchurch to Speak tice, will speak on Tuesday, Feb­ about his life is scheduled for re­ ruary 16, as part of the college's lease on Showtime Cable Net­ Scholarships Black History Month and work this year. "Africanafest" celebrations. In 1992, he founded the Na­ WINTER PARK - The Rollins Holt School include psychology, Upchurch, author of Convicted tional Council for Urban Peace College Hamilton Holt School humanities, international affairs, in the Womb: One Man's Journey and Justice and organized the first evening and weekend studies) is urban and public affairs, organi­ from Prisoner to Peacemaker, will ever gang summit that brought to­ IOW accepting applications for zational communication, organi­ spaek at 12:30 p.m. in the Dave's gether more than 150 gang lead­ ndergraduate tuition scholar- zational behavior, music, eco­ DownUnder of the Cornell Cam­ ers from 26 cities across the coun­ ihips for the academic year that nomics, English, environmental pus Center. His talk is open to the try. Recognized by President legins in the fall of 1999. Ap- studies, and anthropology. Tu­ j-fciil-k1tr» \i/irl-*/-vii4- -*-«l-»rt*-£;.ck ilicants must have a minimum ition is affordable. To receive an A former gang member con­ cance, the summit was an over­ !.8 overall grade-point-average application packet, please call Carl Upchurch victed of armed robbery, whelming success with gang is well as financial need. Last Student Services at the Rollins Upchurch now brings his anti-rac­ members for finding alternatives the scholarship committee College Hamilton Holt School WINTER PARK - Former gang ism message "Racism Doesn't to violence and turf warfare. Most presented $150,000 in tuition (407)646-1577. The application member turned peacemaker Carl Affect Me" to colleges and uni­ notable, a lasting truce was forged iwardsto deserving students. deadline is April 15. Upchurch, founder of the National versities, public schools and pris­ between the notoriously violent Undergraduate majors at the Council for Urban Peace and Jus­ ons throughout the nation. A film Crips and Bloods. Alumnus Artist Gains Attention pecial to The Sandspur year old singer/guitaris/songwriter loved the look and sound of the is a bright young talken who's star instrument." Since that time, Chris Chris Kahl always has a tune will shine for years to come. has used his guitar to channel the n his head. "I hear melodies all Chris' musical beginnings be­ melodies in his head into over 30 he time as I walk down the street. gan at home as a young child. "I original songs. Songs that you m always thinking about a new grew up listening to my parent's swear you've heard before but are ong that I'm writing." A graduate music," says Chris. "I would dig completely new. Songs that give a ins College, Chris recorded through the closet and pull out their nod to nostalgia, but have a cur­ tunes for his debut CD last old Chuck Berry and Creedence rent edge to them. "My inspiration July with University of Central Clearwater Revival records. It was comes from whatever music I'm Florida students Damian Caracelo true rock n' roll. The songwriting listening to at the time. It also re­ on drums and Pete Martin on bass of the fifties and sixties was really flects the mood I'm in." pilar. Released this January, it exciting and inspired." Chris' moods were in high spir­ gives a view into the next wave of Chris' love of music led him to its during 1-997 when he lived in gwriting in Orlando. This 22 take up guitar at age 17. "I always See ATTENTION p. 2 • Rollins Alumnus Chris Kahl INSTDF New Campus Safety Director

I News 1 Special Engagement Moving in Right Direction the campus was moving in the right McKowan says that sometime in the Dr. Elise Friedland will by Ashley Hay direction. summer, Gunn will become paved News Editor I Features speak at the Orlando Mu­ Most recently, McKowan has and lit. Of the parking garage as a seum of Art on "Pagans in After spending his first couple of been involved with the new Suntrust whole, McKowan says, "We're very Palestine." Page 3. months here at Rollins, new Campus Parking Garage that has just been pleased with the usage so far." Safety Director Brad McKowan had completed, and with assigning spaces As far as the recent rush weeks are ^Opinions 6 Masterpiece or Eyesore? very positive things to say about the and directing student parking regu­ concerned, McKowan commented, college and the students, staff, and lations. The garage has about 450 "Rush went very well. This year was Its name is Barbaric. spaces, approximately 200 of which far better than last year. We' ve expe­ Does the McTigue Sculp­ faculty as well. Said McKowan, "We're still re­ are in use daily. Any students who rienced far fewer problems." 1 Sport! 7 ture Terrace hold some­ viewing a lot of procedural policy, but are approved to park on campus can McKowan is still interested in get­ thing to enjoy or abhor? it all looks pretty good so far." He also park in the garage and are en­ ting to know more students, becom­ couraged to do so. All other parking ing more familiar with the Rollins Page 4. did mention that there were still some ^ Community 8 compliant safety procedures to be lots have been closed with the excep­ campus, and keeping campus safety reviewed, but as a whole, safety on tion of Harmon/Pflug and Gunn. at the high standards it has now. 2 • The Sandspur News THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, i999 Scholarship Standards May College Academic Interest Hits New Low been seeing in the past surveys. sors are also taking advantage of Go Up for Florida Schools by Ellen Carpenter The survey said 79.6 percent of what the Internet has to offer b Daily Northwestern (Northwestern U.) the students go to college "to get a putting their classes online. by Michael Samuels concerns about whether the stan­ better job," and 74.6 percent go "to English Prof. Carl Smith has Independent Florida Alligator (U. Florida) dards are too low. (U-WIRE) EVANSTON, 111. — If be able to make more money." Web sites for his classes so stu­ The Florida Merit Scholars Northwestern students are like the So what happened to students dents can check their assignmeir (U-WIRE) GAINESVILLE, Fla. Award's 970 SAT requirement is 275,811 freshmen polled in an an­ who approach college as an oppor­ with the click of a mouse. Gov. Jeb Bush's budget proposal 20 points below the state average, nual survey, then this year they are tunity to increase their knowledge Smith said he doesn't have to for 1999-2000 sets aside S10 mil­ and recipients get enough money spending more time surfing the and understanding of the world? include as much material in his lee- lion in lottery funds to help fund to cover 75 percent of tuition. Internet, less time studying and "You don't see many Renais­ tures because he puts information the Bright Futures Scholarship Bright Futures scholarship recipi­ barely any time at all tuning into sance people now," Education on the Web, giving students the program next year, but with that ents, who need a 1270 SAT and 3.5 the Clinton scandal. The Higher freshman Zach Rogers said. "Be­ opportunity to read more about the proposal comes a warning that high school grade point average, Education Research Institute, cause the work field is so much subjects on their own time. higher standards will be set for the get all their tuition paid. which is based in the Graduate more specific, we can't just pur­ Although students may have future. "We have to be sure that it is a School of Education and Social sue a general education. We're more interest in technology than Low scholarship requirements merit scholarship and worry about Policies at the University of Cali­ forced to have a focused schedule in past years, their interest in poli­ and an increase in those seeking a the long-term influence the schol­ fornia at Los Angeles, released the without much room for simply tics has continued to decline. Only college degree have drained the arship has on the lottery," Casey results of the survey Jan. 25. learning for learning's sake." 25.9 percent of students said keep. state's scholarship funds, so now said. "We want to be sure our funds The survey includes findings The survey indicates students ing up with political affairs is very legislators are saying the standards will continue to be able to afford from 469 colleges and universities also spend less time hitting the important. need to be increased. Bright Futures." nationwide — including public, books, but their grades haven't "Most students don't feel po­ State Rep. Bob Casey, R- UF President John Lombardi private, two-year and four-year suffered because of it. Maybe litical issues today are relevant to Gainesville, said the Legislature's said UF students would not be af­ institutions, survey director Linda classes aren't as difficult, or maybe them," Sax said. "They think about proposal for the upcoming session fected by any increased standards Sax said. college students are just getting the '60s when students had issues calls for the Florida Merit Schol­ since students must meet higher The survey shows freshmen's smarter. like civil rights, freedom of speech ars SAT score to be increased from standards to be admitted here than interest in academics is at a new The Internet is one of students' and the Vietnam War to be con­ the 970 now required to a mini­ at other state schools. low. best sources for knowledge. The cerned about. There aren't issues mum of 1020. Then, it would be "All of our students exceed "It's not that there was a dras­ survey said 82.9 percent of the stu­ like that for students to focus their annually increased for three to four these standards already by very tic drop," Sax said. "It's more a dents polled use the Internet for attention on now." years. wide margins," Lombardi said. continuing decline in a trend we've research or homework. NU profes- "The first year would make (the Lombardi also said even score) 1020. The next 1030. The though UF's mission focuses on Florida Resident Advisor Summit 1999 year after 1040, and then 1050," graduate education and research educational and fun. said Casey, who heads the House growth, undergraduates are 75 per­ by Michael Bagozzi from the moment we approached The weekend consisted of a Colleges and Universities Com­ cent of the student body and are Special to The Sandspur the hotel; as we pulled into the group of competitions. Awards mittee, which has been doing a "the center of everything we do." parking lot, we began to cheer... were given to the most spirited, the study on Bright Futures. "It will "A very large percentage of our R-O-L-L-I-N-S, Rollins Col­ R-O-L-L-I-N-S... most prepared, and the best roll stop at 1050." students are Bright Future Schol­ lege is the best.. .if you don't like While performing to The Vil­ call. Roll call is an event that oc­ About 60,000 students received ars and so any improvement in this it, kiss our butts.. .if you can't hear lage People's "In the Navy," curs on the first night, and the ob­ a scholarship within the Bright program will probably benefit our us then say what...what, what, (which we changed to "As an RA") ject is to introduce your school by Futures program last year, raising students." what! the group spared no energy while This chant and many more were performing a skit, song or dance. jumping and dancing on stage to heard across the campus at Florida The enthusiasm of the other words like,"as an RA, Rollins Col­ Correction Snuthprn foll^o^ schools wac overwhelming, but we lege it's the best, as an RA, we The Sandspur would like to correct an egregious error from last The Florida Resident Advisor were ready to fight for first place. have the most Armani dressed..." week's issue. The parking violation notice should have read: Summit (FRAS), a group of RA's Rollins College was repre­ What we thought was good enough The Winter Park Police Department is maintaining their observation from across Florida, gathered sented by eleven of its best RA's. to win first place, apparently was of Rollins College parking areas. In continuing accordance with the January 22-24, to share experi­ Led by staff member Lina Balcom, thought differently by the judges. law, any parking violations will be disciplined appropriately. This ap­ ences with other RA's and to learn and returning FRASer Briget No, we didn't win, but we tried plies to all vehicles on campus, students, faculty, and staff, parked in from one another. Conway, Rollins was well- hard and never gave up. any undesignated space. After being appointed an RA equipped and ready to fight for first We began the weekend as a Any questions may be directed to the Winter Park Police Depart­ for only a week, the experience place. Arriving on Friday, our team and left as a family. In real­ ment at 599-3313. that I received at FRAS was both game plan was to take first place ity, we did win. Attention • CHRIS KAHL from p. 1 London, England, where for half a year he soaked up the British music limitles scene. "I loved it. My eyes and ears were opened up to some of the great­ est music I've heard. It really had an effect on my song writing and the way o p p o r I look at music." On his release, Chris features eight well-crafted pop tunes displaying a unique blend of acoustic and electric guitars. The songs give a great sense »anrj£pur of variety highlighted by the catchy "Might as Well," the hard-driving "Cast a Spell," and the acoustic "On the Road." "I was pleased with how currently has openings for the album turned out. I really feel like I captured a moment in time." Backed by his band (with the ad­ copyeditors ditions of Ben Scott on guitar and Marty Osterer on bass), Chris' electirc live show leaves audiences wowed opinions editor and hungry for more. "We like to turn it up and jam. It's rock n' roll." His album and live shows show a varied photography and diverse style of music. Be sure to pick up his new CD and catch him in concert. This new talkent is set to writing take the country by storm. Editor's Note: Chris Kahl will host a CD release party this Saturday, February 13, at Barbarella, 68 407:646-2393 North Orange Avenue, Downtown. For information, call 839-0457. 0URSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1999 Features The Sandspur • 3

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itablished in 1894 with the following editorial: The Sandspur has recently undergone major reconstruction. As you read last week, An­ "Unassuming yet almight, sharp and pointed, well-rounded yet many- thony Guadalupe has resigned as Editor-in-Chief. Now, as Sandspur authority and decision-making sided, assiduously tenacious, victorious in single combat and therefore powers are divided equally among a triumvirate, I join in as Managing Editor alongside my associ­ without a peer, wonderfully attractive and extensive in circulation; all ates, Jeff Wright, Production Manager, and Eva Kotylak, Business/Advertising Manager. (hese will be found upon investigation to be among the extraordinary ^(Hes of The Sandspur." As I most rightly should be, I am honored to play any part in the weekly production of The Ruth Curlet Ford Sandspur, much less such a role as Managing Editor. It is an organization that certainly deserves the The Sandspur, Volume 1, Number 1, December 20, 1894 time and effort it takes to make a difference on our campus, to inform, to delight, and to challenge the students, faculty, and staff of Rollins College. And that is exactly what I hope to do. I must admit that, as a freshman, I laughed at the paper's pitiful attempt at news and enter­ tainment and grammar. I refused to read it, much less write for it, and I felt nothing but pity and Editorial embarrassment for those who did. Look at me now. As a sophomore, I am Managing Editor, jump­ ing directly into the deep end of the journalism pool—right in over my head. Rachel Gramer But in I go nonetheless, with enthusiasm and inexperience, a little hope and a lot of faith. I Managing Editor have confidence in my staff and fellow board members, and I am looking forward to an incredible semester spent with them and with you, the readers, the ones for whom we toil and work and breathe. Though I still cannot believe I possess the authority to say this, any questions, problems, or Ashley Hay Jason Teaman compliments you have about the content of The Sandspur can be directed.. .to me. Wow. It's going News Editor Sports Editor to be an interesting journey, and I invite you to come along for the ride.

Kathleen Hughes Tonya Haley With your help, simply managing, Features Editor Calendar Editor Rachel Gramer

Opinions Editor Photography Editor Writers Christyne Ferris Dr. Friedland to Speak on Sculptures David Rivero Sanctuary of Pan also includes she will speak on this collection by Jeff Wright temples honoring Zeus, Nemesis of Roman marble sculptures, Production Manager (goddess of misfortune), and which offer striking evidence for Production Augustus, first emperor of Rome. local Near Eastern populations' In ancient Palestine, an area of The marble sculptures were found, adaptation of mainstream Roman Jeff Wright the world where there is no natu­ discarded in yet another building. culture at one of the few Pagan ral marble to quarry, over 245 It is not known how or wny tnese sanctuaries in anuicm raicsuuc. Production Manager sculptures were uncovered at the sculptures were broken, though Dr. Friedland received a Sanctuary of Pan at Caesarea theories include iconoclasm or Bachelor's Degree in Classics from Williams College and a Doctorate Layout Artists Philippi, Israel (the Paneion). Dis­ earthquakes. covered by a team of archaeolo­ Dr. Friedland was the first to in Classical Art and Archaeology gists that included Dr. Elise study these Paneion sculptures, from the University of Michigan. Andre Wayand Friedland, some of these sculp­ which formed the basis for her She is the sculpture specialist for the tures represent such deities as doctoral dissertation and is cur­ Israel Antiquities Authority Excava­ Aphrodite, Dionysos, and rently working on a final publica­ tions at the Sanctuary of Pan, Business Artemis. tion of the pieces for the Israel Banias, and, before coming to Built into the side of a hill, the Antiquities Authority. This Friday, Rollins, served as Visiting Assistant Eva Kotylak Curator for the exhibition Sepphoris Business & Advertising Manager in Galilee: Crosscurrents of Culture at the University's Kelsey Museum of Archaeology. She is currently Advisory Board curating a small exhibition entitled Excavating Sepphoris: Then and Julie Cording Now? The Michigan Role for the Toni Holbrook Zippori National Park in Israel. Admission is free this Friday, February 12, 1999, at 7:00 pm in The Sandspur, in its 105th year of publication, is published the Orlando Museum of Art in the weekly on Thursdays and maintains a circulation of 1,500. SunTrust Auditorium. The lecture The Editorial Board of The Sandspur, extends an invitation to is sponsored by the Central Florida our readers to submit signed letters and articles to The Sandspur. Society of the Archaeological Insti­ In order for a letter to be considered for publication, it must in­ tute of America. clude the name and telephone number of the author. With just Various sources were used in the cause, names will be witheld by request of author. Dr. Elise Friedland and a part of Artemis. writing of this article. All letters and articles which are submitted must bear the hand­ written signature of the author. Submissions should be focused and not exceed 275 words in length. In considering a submission Cut out tobacco for publication, The Sandspur reserves the right to edit all letters and articles for length, grammar, style, and libel- Submit all letters and articles to The Sandspur, Campus Box Hold the fat 2742, or bring them to our offices on the third floor of the Mills Memorial Center. All submissions must include a printed copy Only moderate use of with a saved copy on disk (preferably with Microsoft Word), and alcohol, if at all must be received in The Sandspur offices no later than 5:00 P.M. imple on the Friday prior to publication. Increase fruits, vegetables and grains 1000 Holt Avenue Choices Campus Box 2742 Winter Park, Florida 32789-4499 Call your doctor for regular checkups AMERICAN Editor & Advertising (407) 646-2696 *J? CANCER Production (407) 646-2393 Exercise every day f SOCIETY Fax: (407) 628-6349 Providing answers. E-mail: [email protected] Safeguard your skin from the sun Saving lives. ISSN: 0035-7936 1-800-ACS-2345 4 • The Sandspur Features THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, i999 Front Door Rollins, Backyard Bithlo "breathing new life into the mod­ as an eyesore. "Icould'vegoneto by Christyne Ferris a junkyard with some spray paint The Sandspur ern tradition of open-work, con­ structed sculpture." Rollins stu­ and made the same thing," said one A conspicuous new presence dents, however, have their own Junior. Mirroring his sentiments, looms just outside the back en­ opinions about this new sight on one Freshman asked, "They call trance to the Mills Building on the their campus. that art?" The general reaction strip of land now known as the R. A blown-up car, a broken down from the students surveyed was Emmett and M. Diana McTigue bulldozer, a huge bug... those are either negative or apathetic. While Sculpture Terrace. Some call it a just a few of the objects that stu­ students appreciate donations, masterful work of art while others dents mistook the sculpture for many argue that the funds could label it nothing more than a twisted when first arriving back from be put to more practical and help­ heap of metal. The sculptor calls Christmas break. Although the ful uses, like scholarships, technol­ it Barbaric. The work was crafted administration proudly displays ogy, or anything else that would by well-known contemporary their new acquisition, planning a benefit the students more than an sculptor Michael Steiner, who has celebration for the donors in Feb­ unpopular sculpture. been praised by art critics for ruary, most Rollins students see it Barbaric is featured in the McTigue Sculpture Terrace. Philosophy Club Asks: Rushing to Embrace Sisterhood by Kathleen Hughes tears of happiness and many over­ Features Editor great pledges. Think Much? As the gym filled with excite­ whelmed girls, left speechless af­ by Eric Godoy ment and compassion, it became ter the many embraces of their new Programs that are being As I waited for the new pledges Special to The Sandspur clear to all that stood outside that sisters. The scene was one in its planned for this semester in­ to run into our tight circle of sis­ bid night had finally arrived. Un­ own; it was a time of nerve-wrack­ clude a campus wide movie terhood and compassion, I thought So far this year, the Rollins like men's bid night, women's bid ing excitement for the new pledges viewing, a joint discussion with back to the many hours of prac­ Philosophy Club has discussed night took place in the gym, and as well as the sisters. It is truly a Star Trek Rollins, and guest lec­ tice my sisters and I put into the how absolute truth is not always the bids were handed out as the picture that cannot be described in turers. Any students or clubs preparation for rush. The prepara­ worth knowing, proved that one girls ran into the gym and were words. It is one that must be lived that have any suggestions for tion began several months ago, plus one does not always equal embraced into their new families. Congratulations to all the new two, and has discussed many programs are encouraged to at­ and, after many hours of hard work As the cheering and excitement pledges; you have now joined a other interesting topics. tend meetings to express their and dedication, we were all re­ escalated, the week of hard work family of girls who will love you ideas. warded with great pledges. Meetings have included dis­ and dedication became a thought and cherish you for the wonderful cussing topic chosen by club The club invites anyone Rollins' prestigious sororities re­ of the past, and the anticipation person you are inside. Good luck members, viewing movies with who's interested in discussing ceived one of the largest pledge became overwhelming. As the new to all the sisters; we have worked philosophical themes, and plan­ anything that's interesting to at­ classes they have seen in a long pledges flooded the gym doors, hard for the last week, and we now ning future events. Professors tend meetings, which are held while. The numbers for rush this they ran through a group of chant­ have several new pledges to em­ from the Department of Philoso­ about every week in the French year were outstanding. Each soror­ ing sisters embracing them all with brace with our love and our com­ phy often attend, but do so peers, House. Days of the meetings are ity took approximately twenty new hugs and lots of love. passion for our sorority. We all did so the atmosphere is very infor­ varied to accommodate differing pledges, far surpassing the pledge a great job with rush this year, and, mal and comfortable. What's schedules. Look for flyers or numbers last year. We all worked As the last pledge stepped into in return, we received the best great about the small size of the call extension 2843 for more in­ hard for the last week, and we were the gym, it became obvious to all that Greek life had increased tre­ pledge classes that Rollins has seen club is that it allows all sugges­ formation. rewarded for our hard work and tions 10 vc iicaru. cnaiess nours of dedication—with mendously. The gym filled with in a while. Congratulations to all. Scent and Sensuality The Science of Love by Leslie Goldman plifies how pheromones might presence of pheromones in by Jennifer Nejman tionship, which evolves into com­ Badger Herald, U. Wisconsin (U-WIRE) work in humans. sweat may explain the sexual Daily Collegian, Penn. State U. (U-WIRE) panionship. The chemical reaction The difference is that humans attraction that often occurs in is "less dramatic, but it also lastsa MADISON, Wis. - If the aroma function on a more conscious health club atmospheres. [Pro­ STATE COLLEGE, Penn. - Love lot longer," Burgess said. from a pillowcase or whiff of a level, while animals may engage viding] ample opportunity for and lasting relationships - some Feelings involving love vary running mate sends sensual shiv­ in certain behaviors instinctually. the pheromones to reach others. people think fate and chance de­ from person to person, Burgess ers down your spine, your nose "The male [human] would be at­ "Now, [an] alternative, ac­ termine these life-changing hap­ said, adding that some people re­ may know something you do not. tracted, but then there would be cording to the perfume compa­ penings. main intensely in love their entire University of Wisconsin pro­ conscious processing of the at­ nies, would be to wear their per­ But falling in love and choos­ lives and others never fall in love. fessor John DeLamater knows traction," DeLamater said. fumes with pheromones in ing a mate are not random occur­ Students said being in love is the nose, not the stomach, might Pheromones are naturally se­ them." rences, said Bob Burgess, profes­ almost unexplainable. truly be the way to a person's creted by all people. Marshall Fields carries a sor of human development. Bur­ "You get that rumble in your heart. Pheromones work to naturally women's fragrance called gess said mating preferences have stomach, that lump in your throat "Most research on animals attract members of the opposite Pheromone, by perfumer developed from ancient cultures. - you just know," Jeff Samson, shows certain chemicals [se­ sex by way of the nose, he said. Marilyn Miglin. The perfume, Preferences impact the way junior in advertising, said. creted by femalesl will trigger Therefore, a person who took which is not specifically mar­ men and women fall in love, Bur­ When she first fell in love, attempts at sexual behavior by few showers and did not use as keted as containing hormones, gess said. "It's not a totally ran­ Megan Heaps, a junior in second­ males," said DeLamater, an in­ many deodorant or hygienic contains animal pheromones. It dom process by any means," he ary education, said she did act structor for a Human Sexuality products would secrete a higher was described by a Marshall said. little silly, but love did not change course. "They'll sniff around, level of pheromones. Fields employee as "spicy and The intense feeling labeled as her actions. "It kind of just gives and they may try to mount." "We are so cleanliness-ori­ rich." "love" is actually a chemical reac­ you a boost of self-esteem," she DeLamater said there is clear ented," DeLamater said, "[wash­ "It is a very good seller," the tion, Burgess said. This feeling said. evidence indicating these hor­ ing] away the pheromones and employee said. "We have a lot generally lasts anywhere from 18 Guys Fall Faster mones, known as pheromones, [reducing] their ability to affect of people we ship it to. People months to three years, he said. Another topic considered in rela­ are present in the sweat, urine behavior." who wear the fragrance love it, "This intense... state we call 'be­ tionship research is the idea that and vaginal secretions of hu­ While he is not promoting a and they are very loyal to it." ing in love' has a limited life span," men will fall in love much quicker mans. Researchers are still try­ campus-wide recess from bath­ Realm is another perfume in he said. than women. According to re­ ing to find out whether these ing, DeLamater said research in­ this titillating genre, although Natural amphetamines, which search, women need more time to sexy, virtually odorless hor­ dicates there are some ways to in­ the employee said it contains are evident in the first months of a assess the social standing of men mones work in humans in the crease one's pheromone manu­ synthetic human hormones. A relationship, produce the intensity and must also consider the conse­ same way. facturing. "Anything that in­ Walgreen's employee said the of emotion, but like any high, it quences of sexual relationships. "Pheromones are creases the volume of sweat," he store used to carry Jovan Musk, wears off, Burgess said. "This thus, women may take longer to biochemicals that are secreted said, "or a becoming sexually which was alleged to have the chemical process eventually slows fall in love than men, Burgess said. outside of the body," DeLamater aroused, [will cause elevated se­ same effect. down," he said. "You can't be high This is one theory, Dan Tobal, said. "One obvious hypothesis cretions of] pheromones." University of Wisconsin senior all the time." a junior in advertising, said he would be that females secreting For pheromones to sexually Jeff Hirsch said he would wear a That Lump in Your Throat agreed with it. "The guys fall a lot pheromones will attract males in stimulate humans, DeLamater male version of Pheromone. "It's Yet, there is hope for long-term quicker and a lot sooner," he said the immediate environment." said people need to be standing difficult enough to meet women relationships, Burgess said. However, Tobal added that DeLamater said the com­ only a few feet apart from each on this campus, so why not have After about three years, endor­ forming a relationship has its ben­ monly known practice of dogs other. a boost of this stuff," Hirsch said. phins, another chemical, kick in efits. "The person you love is yo"r "marking their territory" exem­ According to DeLamater, the "It's like a love potion." and create a calmness in the rela­ best friend," Tobal said. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1999 Features The Sandspur • 5 Can I Call You Leigh Ann?

By Rachel Gramer nography, and the disparity be­ Wheeler, especially after meeting Managing Editor tween the opposing positions. She her, attending her class, and con­ expressed her amazement and de­ Quiet, prim, proper—hardly. In ducting an interview in which she light at "the ability of history to more than readily offered informa­ fact. Dr. Leigh Ann Wheeler is the give a completely new and objec­ opposite—opinionated, vocal, un­ tion regarding her non-rabid femi­ tive perspective about current is­ nist views, her uncertainty about conventional, and open-minded. sues that are emotionally laden." Even though she is the new kid on entertaining students, her summer Looking back, she has history to wedding plans, and bottled cocker the block, as Assistant Professor of thank for its therapeutic method of History in her first year at Rollins, spaniel fragrance. looking at the world. In any case, that explains why books line her shelves, issues satu­ Hopefully, such a method will rate her classroom, and ideas pour she had so much trouble calling her sustain her while here at Rollins, professors by their first names and out of her in more than just words. for she has quickly noticed the is still surprised to hear that it is Ready to pounce on new knowl­ good and the bad, issues that are so easy for some Rollins students. edge and innovative ways of think­ constantly debated by many However, she is more dismayed ing, Dr. Wheeler bubbles with Rollins community members. On and torn by the issue of where to looks of contemplation and cre­ the side of good, she loves that draw the line between making ativity, eyes sparkling with ques­ Rollins encourages faculty to cre­ class interesting and entertaining tions and possibilities and careful ate new classes and chart their own students to hold their interest. She consideration. It becomes hard to courses. From day one, other fac­ rather resents the fact that students imagine just how far away, geo­ ulty members made it quite clear do not appreciate the intellectual graphically and otherwise, her life to her that Rollins was not about value of what they are learning, began. constant lecturing, but about an that they do not want to learn for Born in Kansas City, Kansas interactive and discussion-oriented the sake of learning, but because Dr. Leigh Ann Wheeler (and somehow, after knowing this, relationship with students. But she professors make it entertaining. here; getting in her car in the morn­ with her. I got so much more: a she seems to scream Kansas), Dr. remains comfortable in discussion Though she admits she is willing ing, she smiles, happy to be com­ story of a life of creativity, suc­ Wheeler completed her under­ as well as lecture, something she to play some games, she resents ing to work with "funny, witty, ir­ cess, and confidence, alongside graduate studies at Kansas State believes she does well and should that they are sometimes essential. reverent" department members an unbelievably introverted na­ University and went on to gradu­ not abandon. But she also admits that perhaps that she absolutely loves. Even ture left behind in Minnesota, (in ate school at the University of Surprisingly, both of these the process challenges her to be though she must leave behind her exchange for thei. Historical So­ Minnesota. After teaching at teaching activities might have been more creative and innovative. cocker spaniel, Tabitha, she comes ciety) and a remarkable vision of Concordia College, she found her­ difficult for the introverted One problem she finds unique to her office where she can enjoy scented spaniel. I cannot believe self here at Rollins, teaching his­ Wheeler who went through classes to Rollins is the weather, which she the best of both worlds: an 8" by that this exuberant (and talkative) tory survey courses, Women's His­ as a shy, quiet, reserved student, claims is detrimental to learning! 10" silver-framed oval photograph woman could ever have been so tory, and Colonial North America, until graduate school. After endur­ "In Minnesota, when it snows, you of Tabitha (whose scent would be silent. And even though Leigh and aspiring to teach History of ing class without uttering a word, go inside and get down to business. bottled, if Leigh Ann had any say Ann was completely astounded Sexuality, History of Children and she went to speak to her profes­ And when there is a nice day, you in the fragrance industry), as well at knowing that I possessed any Childhood, as well as an RCC sors to explain that she was not can go outside and have fun." as a chivalrous group of surpris­ Sandspur authority at all, I for­ course in the Fall. In the mean­ without ideas, simply without the Here in Florida, since every day is ingly fun middle-aged white men. give her. If I have to have a class time, she taps her nails on the table nerve to express them. And each a nice day, it requires tremendous Though they are completely nuts at 8AM, I'm glad it's hers. and waits for her research, a study time she entered their offices, she self-discipline to avoid the temp­ (off the record, of course), she Rollins students are lucky to have of women's actions against ob­ burst into tears, so much so that tation and the tug of the outdoors. loves them nonetheless. Leigh Arin Wheeler, because I scenity from 1911 to 1935, to be her professors learned to prepare Basically, she concludes, we need In the end, though Leigh Ann can simply tell by her manner published. She began her study themselves with a box of Kleenex winter. got exactly what she expected by that she carries a Kleenex box because she was confused about just for her—the most fascinating But, more toward the land of coming to Rollins, I did not get at with her just for us. contemporary debates about por­ and unbelievable thing about Dr. reality, Leigh Ann loves being all what I expected by speaking A Theatrical Ride for the Senses

Special from Walt Disney Company choreographer Debra Brown, light­ theater. The set on the Elizabethan- stage are capable of moving props, Soleil and Walt Disney World, offer­ ing designer Luc Lafortune, com­ style stage is reminiscent of a well- scenery and acrobatic equipment. ing visitors to Walt Disney. World LAKEBUENA VISTA, FL—Once poser Benoit Jutras, set designer traveled path or trail. Look up and The retractable fast track floors, spe­ Resort a chance to join the party of upon a time, a door opened and two Michel Crete, costume designer Do­ see the seven cloud-like Fabulous cially designed by Cirque du Soleil, more than 17 million Cirque du Soleil worlds collided. Dreams clashed with minique Lemieux, and sound design­ Figures that decorate the ceiling of allow the performers to jump higher spectators worldwide. reality. The mundane mixed with the ers Francois Bergeron and Jonathan the showroom. The musicians per­ and faster than ever. 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It beckons to us, chal­ With an international cast of more lenges us to uncover passions we than 60 performers, the Cirque du thought we'd lost long ago. Here, Soleil theater, located in the heart of anything is possible. Downtown Disney West Side at Walt La Nouba contains two types of Disney World Resort, will welcome families or groups and throughout the more than 1,650 spectators twice ride the magic and fantasy of the col­ daily, five days a week. The 1,671- orful Cirques clash with the mono­ seat showroom is the first free-stand­ chromatic world of the Urbains . But ing permanent theater ever built for as in fables, it is not so much this con­ Cirque du Soleil. Set designer Michel trast as the interplay between these Crete of Cirque du Soleil, Michel two groups, which sparks our curi­ Aube of Sceno Plus, Walt Disney osity and feeds our imagination. Imagineering and the architects of the La Nouba originates from the Rockwellgroup collaborated on the French phrase 'f aire la Nouba" which overall design of the theater. The dy­ means to party. Franco Dragone, di­ namic white structure was designed rector of Cirque du Soleil's last 10 to convey elegance and sensuality shows, brings this captivating dream- with the addition of fabric and ten­ hke spectacle to reality. Dragone is sion reminiscent of a Big Top. joined by Cirque du Soleil's ac­ The contrasting black showroom interior transports the audience to an­ claimed creative team including di­ Cirque du Soleil is located at Downtown Disney West Side. ©1998 The Walt Disney Company. rector of creation Gilles Ste-Croix, other world as soon as they enter the 6 • The Sandspur Opinions THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, Half-mast Grief for Beloved Prescott You Are Psycho If You by David J. O'Brien ored by a simple action. If patrio­ logical explanation of what sepa­ Special to The Sandspur tism was a question, well then it rates these two somber events. In Need Counseling! isn't any more, because Jim was the future I propose that whenever Isn't it odd? When Florida's indeed a veteran of his country. a death occurs at our college - fac­ by Mark Freeman People change things about % governor died recently, the Ameri­ On December 12, the American ulty, student, or staff - that the Director of Personal Counseling Services selves when they want to can flag on Mills Lawn was set at flag was set at half-mast in honor American flag be lowered in re­ when other want them to change half-mast, yet when one of our of Lawton Chiles, Florida's gover­ spect for that person. It's really The title of this article is a quote Take for example a student very own, most adored professors nor, a man who the majority of stu­ the least we can do. of the most common misconcep­ leader on this campus who, in hj dies, the flag remains set at full. dents I asked did not even know or So what's the deal? What ex­ tion of personal counseling that freshman year, was worried and On Tuesday morning, Jim care who he was. Jim might not .soime students believe, which ashamed to come to counseling Prescott quietly passed away. The cuse can be given for this over­ so have been governor, but then again keeps them from engaging in an much so that he would ask to exit following Thursday, a service was sight? There is no excuse! For we are not a state school and the often illuminating, helpful, life- the rear door of the Counseling held for him at the Garden Chapel, someone who personally knew and governor had never set foot on this changing, and enhancing activity. Center for fear his friends would off Orange Avenue. Both days the loved Jim, it sickens me to walk campus, while Jim has strolled We live in a strongly individu­ see him in the counseling center American flag flew high upon the passed Mills Lawn and see the flag alistic and competitive society that reception area. Now, in his senior pole. about this locale countless times. flying high. I am appalled by the Last year when one of our stu­ fact that he was disregarded in this says, "Handle your problems on year, he walks into the Center There is no reason why this dents died, who also was in the the­ way by his, by our, own college. your own. Don't let people know proudly, speaking to everyone and man, who was and is truly loved atre department, the flag was set at you are sometimes fearful, con­ telling others in the reception room by all, should not have been hon­ half-mast. There must be some fused, insecure, or lonely. Act as he is here for counseling, no if you have it all together; never shame, no embarrassment. He let them see you sweat." views counseling as an appropri­ This superwoman/superman ate activity to sort out often mentality tends to keep people cult and confusing life choices. In from examining their lives with fact, he has encouraged many of other people. It is sad, but people his friends to come to partake who cannot ask for help don't this free student service. They grow because they assume they have come and now share the same know or should know all the an­ perceptions about the help they swers. Unfortunately, they often have received. live their lives chasing an image We offer a place that is confi of the ideal human being, hiding dential on campus to sort out an; their inner self from others. Col­ of your personal concerns. Wean lege is rich and full of changes, op­ objective and have no peer influ­ portunities for development, and ence to make us subjective. We the chance to become your own are trained professionals who have person. Personal Counseling at extensive experience in the con Rollins is the ideal place to sort out cerns and issues of late adoles these common developmental is­ cence and early adulthood. 1 sues. don't "fix" students; we help fa "Why would I go to personal cilitate your personal growth ant ;j counseling if I don't have personal development process. § problems?" Give us a try. You may estab­ % This is also a common state- lish a helpful relationship with us | ment made by some students. The that you will cherish throughout ;j remarkable thing is that most stu- your whole college career. If you • dents who come to see us sort out are curious and want to give us a : common concerns about relation- try, we can help you sort out your ; ships in their lives, courage in be- thoughts, feelings, and actions in i ing assertive with friends and fam- order to clarify specific short-term ; ily, deciding who they are and goals you can work on in counsel­ where they are going—normal ing. problems of living in the world, not Legally, we are bound by the deep psychopathology. laws of confidentiality and privi­ You would be surprised if you leged communication. We can could sit in our offices day to day break confidentiality only with and listen to your peers who have your written permission, or if you benefited from their experiences are in an imminently life-threaten­ with us. People work hard to un­ ing situation for yourself or oth­ derstand their attitudes, behavior, ers. and ways to enhance their lives Currently, we have four prac­ through self-discovery. Counsel­ ticing counselors for your selec­ ing at Rollins is more about learn­ tion: Carol Gallelli, Shannon ing new useful ways of thinking Andreas, Christine Borsumoto, and behaving than it is to "fix" and Mark Freeman. Look for our someone. The notion that coun­ biographies and pictures on the seling will fix someone is an all Rollins Web Page. too common misconception.

Home page T, http://www.aup.edu/html/summer.html PARIS'99 Celebrating our 20th anniversary in providing American quality summer education. Over 100 courses SUMMER French Immersion PROGRAMS Art History Acting for Film. Filmmaking Cultural Excursions |S^^PtWB^WVERSITY OF PARIS d^^m^m^B¥rm 220° mM^P^f^^^^^'^«v- ui. 'x^uuumque, 7500/3UUY7 Parisraris, Francrrancec 133/1) 40S62$o!| Fax (33/1) 40 62 07 17 Tew York office:fe1mi2) 983-1414 ^jEmail: summer@aj|f^ _ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1999 Sports The Sandspur • 7 Battier, Duke topple Terps, 95-77 by Joel Israel run early in the second half, as No. from the top of the key. The last ent than Duke's 18-point win in ing the second half. [Dukel caught The Chronicle (Duke U.) 2 Duke (22-1, 10-0 in the ACC) one gave Duke a 78-53 lead with College Park back in January, the us there and that was it." blew open a 10-point game at the over 12 minutes left in the game. Terrapins were once again the de­ Now with a three-game bulge (U-WIRE) DURHAM, N.C. - Be­ half and destroyed seventh-ranked "It felt like high school again," feated team as the last 10 minutes on the rest of the conference, the fore Wednesday night, Maryland Maryland (19-4, 7-3), 95-77, Battier said. "I was feeling it. I'm turned in to garbage time. Blue Devils avoided the distraction star Steve Francis supposedly had Wednesday night in Cameron. doing a much better job taking the "It did feel like they gave up a of Maryland's previous loss Sun­ a picture of Chris Carrawell taped "We were just hot," Duke ball to the basket, and I think that's little bit," said Brand of day and Connecticut's setback to the door of his locker to remind coach Mike Krzyzewski said. really opened up everything else." Maryland's play after Duke put the Monday to close these past two him of Duke's win in College Park "Battier was out of his mind. You And while Battier was shining, game away. "We just wanted to difficult weeks without a blemish. last month. just have to keep letting him shoot. his teammates weren't far behind. send a message out today. Every­ "I don't know if we shut the Carrawell's mug probably For about five minutes, I don't Five other Blue Devils scored in one talked about them being hun­ door, but we came a lot closer to won't be alone anymore. Shane think anyone can play better than double figures, and Elton Brand gry, but we were hungry too." closing it," Battier said. "We were Battier could be making an appear­ that." added 12 rebounds for a double- "The first half I thought we focused for this game. On any ance on 12 or so more lockers in Battier began his run at the double. kept it interesting," Maryland given night, anyone can step up Maryland. 14:27 mark, hitting a three-pointer Despite all of the talk from coach Gary Williams said. "We and tonight it just happened to be Battier scored a career-high 27 from out top, a floater from 14 feet Maryland over the past month that tried to do some different things. I me." points, including a personal 11-5 and then another pair of threes Wednesday night would be differ- question how ready we were start- Stanford Beats California at the Buzzer by Gil Lopez Stanford managed to take the that stretch and sank 10 of 11 from squad. Besides the clutch perfor­ said. "In the second half we got The Stanford Daily (Stanford U.) lead on its first shot of the second the charity stripe, setting up yet mances from the free-throw line, stagnant in our offense . . . but we period - a three-pointer by senior another in a string of dramatic fin­ Stanford's defense mirrored that of came back." (TJ-WIRE) OAKLAND — The forward Peter Sauer - and managed ishes for Stanford basketball. the Bears in tenacity, as Cal shot The Cardinal also looked like Stanford men's basketball team to not fall behind throughout most With 1:04 remaining, senior only 4 for 26 - a miserable 15.4 it might be able to dominate at cen­ may have escaped with a 57-55 of the half. guard Kris Weems ended the percent - from the field during the ter, as senior Tim Young came out victory against California at the But there really wasn't much of team's drought from the floor second half. strong against Cal freshman New Arena in Oakland Wednes­ which the team could be proud, at which gave the Cardinal its 57-55 "From that standpoint, I was Shahar Gordon. Young seemed to day night, but with No. 1 Con­ least not on the offensive side of lead. pleased," Montgomery said. "It's be able to find good positioning necticut coming into town Satur­ the ball. But things were far from over. just that we can play a lot better. early on, but he couldn't get his day, the No. 4 Cardinal (19-3/9-1 When senior point guard Arthur In an attempt to get the ball We need to get more offense off shots to fall. Pacific 10 Conference) knows it Lee drew his fourth foul and was back one last time, Bears coach the bench and we've got to do a Gordon and Francisco Elson has a lot to work on. "forced to sit with 13 minutes, 17 Ben Braun instructed his team to better job of running the offense." combined to keep Young away The Cardinal had to overcome seconds remaining in the game, the go for the quick basket. Forward But Cal also held some blame from the basket, as well as the'ball, a 4-for-19 shooting performance Cardinal's set offense, with help Michael Gill overdid it, as he drove for the anemic shooting. While the for most of the game. in the second half, as well as a last- from the Bears' stifling defense, all across the lane with Cardinal big Cardinal had trouble executing its "My objective was to push him second offensive attack by the but disappeared. men Tim Young and Mark Madsen halfcourt set, the Bears didn't seem away from his comfort zone, push Bears (12-8, 3-7) before it could Lee's backup, sophomore Mike covering him. His layup sailed to want to bother to set up an of­ him away from the block," said finally breathe a sigh of relief. McDonald, grabbed a steal on the clear over the hoop and off the fense, instead opting for quick Gordon, who was making his first The Cardinal's second dance ensuing possession and converted glass. shots and bad looks at the basket. career start. "I also wanted to shut with the Bears was much like the it into a layup to give the Cardinal Lee then took matters into his "We had to come away with a down his left hand." game between the two teams at a 44-42 lead. hands by trying to hit a spinning foul [on our offensive posses­ The victory puts another half- Maples Pavilion Jan. 9. Cal But that was about all the of­ layup, but Cal recovered his miss sions!," Braun said. "It was more game cushion between the Pac-10- jumped out early and caught the fense left for Stanford. and called time with 7.2 seconds like we were hoping for a foul, leading Cardinal and seconrJ^pffe^ Cardinal by surprise, but as it al­ Cal managed to hold its cross- remaining. rather than drawing a foul." Arizona, but more importantly ways does, Stanford found a way bay rival without a field goal for Gill missed his three-point at­ Junior power forward Mark gives the team a bit of momentum to fight back. the next 11:22, and Stanford was tempt on the next inbound, but Cal Madsen came out in the first half for its showdown with the Huskies "When you look and compare forced to hold on for dear life from recovered and Bear guard Thomas and dominated the inside for 13 on Saturday. it to the first game, they were the free-throw line, a spot where Kilgore was given one last look points and seven rebounds, but It also leaves the Cardinal with ahead at the half, they were the ag­ the team has been inconsistent all from 23 feet out. half time adjustments by the Bears some major problems to fix before gressor, they were very physical," year long. It went long, and Stanford had kept him all but ineffective during it can hope to keep up with Stanford head coach Mike Mont­ But as the Cardinal's normally another tight victory under its belt. the second period. UConn's explosive offense. gomery said. "We just seem to be strong poise seemed to fall apart, There were, however, many "In the first half we were get­ Cal has a dimmer future, as its a little tentative." the players went to the line during bright spots for Montgomery's ting a lot of clean looks," Madsen postseason hopes are all but gone. Texas Hooks Nation's Top Recruiting Class What it takes to be a father. by Jeff Mcdonald "It's been a storybook year for ago, when he abruptly switched his Heading into the recruiting sea­ Daily Texan (U. Texas-Austin) us, but the message sent today is non-binding oral pledge to the son, Brown's most pressing need that the storybook's not over," Longhorns. was speed in the secondary, and (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas —For Brown said. "This year's class The son of former New York he seems to have gotten it with the his next trick, Mack Brown may should be one that can jump start Giants quarterback Phil Simms, addition of cornerbacks Roderick as well attempt to walk on water. us into the elite of college foot­ the 6-5,210-pound prospect threw Babers (Houston Lamar) Monti Collier (Dallas Carter), Dakarai As a first-year Texas coach last ball." for 2,239 yards and 18 touchdowns Pearson (Dayton), and Kendrick fall, Brown astounded most na­ The class, which is considered with only four interceptions as a Turner (Dallas Kimball) and safety tional observers by making a 1997 to be by far the best in UT history, senior, and was generally consid­ Antonio Moore (Del Valle). season of gloom and doom disap­ has also been been dubbed tops in ered the steal of the recruiting sea­ At tight end, where the Horns pear, then amazed them by pulling the nation by just about every re­ son. lose All-Big 12 pick Derek Lewis, a 9-3 Cotton Bowl championship cruiting service in existence, in­ "When we heard about Simms, Brown snapped up a trio of com­ season seemingly out of thin air. cluding the National Recruiting we were like, 'Okay, that's it,'" What it takes to mitments, including Bo Scaife, a But on Wednesday, Brown may Advisor, the Prep Football Report, Wallace said. "He was the coup de Denver native widely regarded as be a dad. have pulled off his most magical and SuperPrep magazine. gras. He was the cherry on top." the top recruit in Colorado. On the act to date, signing what many are The crown jewels of the collec­ In all, the class Brown calls "the offensive line, where Brown is calling the top recruiting class in tion are Simms and Redding, only best I've ever been associated looking to replace four departed America to iron-clad Longhorn the third pair of USA Today play­ with" contains two national play­ starters, Texas picked up three football scholarships. ers of the year ever to sign letters ers of the year, four Parade Ail- Americans, 11 USA Today Ail- prospects, led by Parade All- Each of a crop of 26 highly- of intent to the same school. Americans and 19 all-state per­ American Alfio Randall, a Hous­ touted prepsters — including USA Redding, a 6-4, 226-pounder formers. ton Yates product. Today Offensive Player of the Year from Galena Park North Shore "It's not foolproof," Brown said "It's one of those classes that Chris Simms and Cory Redding, High School, recorded 215 tack­ of his staff's recruiting effort. "It could go down in history," Wallace 'heTJSAToday's Defensive Player les last season and is expected to doesn't mean all these guys are said. "But I guess we'll just have °f the Year — faxed in their com­ make an immediate impact at ei­ going to be All-Americans. It just to wait to find that out." mitment letters by 11:15 a.m., set- ther linebacker or defensive line. means to this point in their career, tog the foundation for what Brown Simms, a quarterback from they're really good. That's all we hopes will be a national power­ Franklin Lakes, N.J., was commit­ can bank on right now." house. ted to Tennessee until two weeks It takes a man to be a dad. Call 1-800-790-DADS.

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L 8 • The Sandspur Community THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11,1999

Thursday February 11 • Softball vs. Armstrong At­ • C -STORE: 9a.m. - lantic 3:00p.m., Cady Way 10p.m. Community Field • Cornell Cafe: 7:45a.m. - • Santos Akido Lessons, • Women's Basketball vs. 8:30p.m. 7p.m. @ The Maitland Civic Saint Leo 5:30p.m., Enyart - • CART: 10:30a.m. - Center Alumni Field House 5:30p.m. • Jazzercise Step, 6p.m. @ • Men's Basketball vs. Saint • UPOVER: 7a.m. - 2p.m., The Maitland Civic Center Leo 7:30p.m., Enyart - 5p.m. - 8p.m. Alumni Field House Nightlife Tuesday February 16 • Triumph Of Love, 8p.m. @ Nightlife The Civic Theatre • Chris Kahl's CD Release Sports • Rick Jeffreys. 7:30p.m. @ Party, 11:00p.m. @ • Women's Tennis vs. North The Mercado Barbarella Florida 3:00p.m., Martin • Triumph of Love, 8p.m. @ Tennis Complex Dining Services The Civic Theatre • THE GRILLE: 11a.m. - • Soul Cactus, 7:30p.m. @ Community Which one would you choose? 2a.m. The Mercado • Jazzercise Step, 6p.m. @ • C-STORE: 9a.m. - 10p.m. The Maitland Civic Center The elephants? The whales? The clean air we breathe? • Cornell Cafe: 7:45a.m. - Dining Service • Suzuki Violin Lessons, Maybe the choice isn't so clear. Maybe you'd like a way to keep them all. Now the world's leading environmental groups are working together. 8:30p.m. • THE GRILLE: 11a.m. - 8p.m. @ The Maitland To find out how you can help, look for us at www.earthshare.org. • CART: 10:30a.m. - 2a.m. Civic Center 5:30p.m. • C - STORE: 11 a.m. - 7p.m. • UPOVER: 7a.m. - 2p.m., • UPOVER: 9a.m. - 2p.m., Nightlife 5p.m. - 8p.m. 5p.m. - 7:30p.m. • Derek n' The Slammers, 7:30p.m. @ The Mercado Friday February 12 Sunday February 14 Dining Services Sports Happy Valentine's Day! • THE GRILLE: 11a.m. - • Baseball vs. Palm Beach 2a.m. One environment. One simple way to care for it. Atlantic 5:00p.m., Harper - Nightlife • C -STORE: 9a.m. - Shepherd Field • Triumph of Love, 2:30p.m. 10p.m. Earth Share @ The Civic Theatre • Cornell Cafe: 7:45a.m. - Community • Merrill Brothers, 7:30p.m. 8:30p.m. (otnal • Jazzercise, 6p.m. @ The @ The Mercado • CART: 10:30a.m. - Maitland Civic Center 5:30p.m. • "City Limits" Teen Dance Dining Services • UPOVER: 7a.m. - 2p.m., @ The Maitland Civic Cen­ • THE GRILLE: 11a.m. - 5p.m. - 8p.m. ter 2a.m. • C - STORE: 12p.m. - Wednesday February Nightlife 10p.m. 17 OIMMCM For Sale • Triumph of Love, 8p.m. @ • UPOVER: 9a.m. - 2p.m., Academic Assistance The Civic Theatre 5p.m. - 7:30p.m. Get The Hell Out Of Here Private Tutor Available Community • Jackie Robinson, 7p.m. @ To The Sun With Air Tech! for students of all levels and • Jazzercise, 6p.m. @ The The Civic Theatre Mexico, the Caribbean, or abilities. Adjunct professor Monday February 15 Maitland Civic Center • Merrill Brothers, 7:30p.m. Jamaica $250 r/t. Europe available for routine or one­ @ The Mercado Sports Nightlife $199 o/w. Other worldwide time sessions in a compre­ • Baseball vs. St. Andrews • Rick Jeffreys, 7:30p.m. @ destinations cheap. Book hensive list of subjects. For Dining Services 2:00p.m., Harper - Shep­ The Mercado tickets on-line www.airtech.com more information, or to • THE GRILLE: 11a.m. - herd Field or(212) 219-7000 schedule a session, please 2a.m. Dining Services call 718-4277. All sessions • C - STORE: 9a.m. - 7p.m. Health Related Community • THE GRILLE: 11a.m. - and clientele are confidential • Cornell Cafe: 7:45a.m. - • Jazzercise, 6p.m. @ The 2a.m. ATTENTION WOMEN 2p.m. Tutor Needed in Winter Park Maitland Civic Center • C -STORE: 9a.m. - Feel great and earn money. •CART: 10:30a.m.-3p.m. for an 11th grade student at • Yoga, 7:30p.m. @ The 10p.m. Relief from all female prob­ • UPOVER: 7a.m. - 2p.m., Winter Park H.S. Classes in­ Maitland Civic Center • Cornell Cafe: 7:45a.m. - lems with our all-natural 5p.m. - 7:30p.m. clude Chemistry, Algebra II 8:30p.m. cream. Balance your hor­ and English. Needed 6-8 Nightlife • CART: 10:30a.m. - mones naturally and inex­ hours per week. Compensa­ Saturday February 13 • Rick Jeffreys, 7:30p.m. @ 5:30p.m. pensively. Backed up by a 30 tion based on qualifications. The Mercado • UPOVER: 7a.m. - 2p.m., day money-back guarantee! Please call Steve or Lisa at Sports 5p.m. - 8p.m. New in Florida. Call Diane • Baseball vs. Palm Beach Dining Services 977-7789 629-9177 Atlantic 1:00p.m., Harper - • THE GRILLE: 11a.m. - Help Wanted Babysitting Shepherd Field 2a.m. Mother's Helper Wanted BABYSITTER WANTED Flex, schedule, downtown, Anytime during the day, and call Rita, 316-8414 or 999- day of the week, 3-4 hours a 8997 day, for a 19 month old. Call Rory, 599-6644