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// THE HIDDEN LAKE PROJECT // Cover girl // Upset city Students may have the UNF alumna Dominique Storelli, After struggling on the road, opportunity to get in touch with turned Hometown Hottie for UNF baseball comes back to their spiritual side when a non- Maxim, hit newsstands across the the friendly confines of UNF denominational building opens on country. and takes down a national campus. powerhouse.

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// Fun in the Sun // TRAPPED IN THE CAR // Mission Surfable UNF’s newest program looks to One UNF student raises awareness A student and two alumni travel bring more fans to the beach. for pet safety after she found a to Mexico to volunteer at an dog locked inside a vehicle in a orphanage and teach the orphans UNF parking garage. how to surf.

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April 2 Alleged Hazing (Jacksonville Beach) - Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Laura Fox called UPD and relayed information regarding an alleged hazing incident involving the Kappa Delta sorority. An anonymous complainant contacted Fox and said she was not a member of the sorority but lived with three girls who were. She said the incident involved pledges with the sorority who were allegedly forced to drink alcohol while blindfolded. An officer con- tacted the complainant, who said she was not a witness of the hazing incident, but she one of her roommates told her about it. She did not know the exact date and time of the event, only that it was sometime during the Fall semester. She also said one of her roommates told her not to come home because hazing would be going on at the house. All three suspects, when interviewed, denied having any involvement in or knowledge of the incident. The investigation was suspended, due to a lack of witnesses and evidence.

March 25 Criminal Mischief (Lot 16) - March 31 Marijuana Paraphernalia An officer met with the complainant who Possession (Osprey Landing) - An offi- said he went to his vehicle to leave and cer was granted permission to enter and noticed a scratch just below the door han- search the room by the room resident dle of the drivers door. He said the scratch after he noticed the smell of marijuana was not there when he parked his vehi- emanating from it. A marijuana pipe and cle. The damage was estimated at $200. a half-empty bottle of liquor was found. There was no suspect information, and a The resident claimed possession of the canvass was not done due to the remote items. Other occupants of the room at area of the parking lot. the time also gave verbal consent for the officer to search their belongings. A small March 26 Theft (Housing Maintenance amount of marijuana and a plastic bag Shed) - An officer met with the complain- with residue were found, which both be- ant who said he noticed a backpack blow- longed to the resident. The property was er and tree trimmer pole saw were miss- seized and put in the JSO Property Room. ing about 10 days ago. The pole saw was The suspect was issued a Notice to Appear worth about $250 and the blower about for possession of drug paraphernalia. The $450. The complainant did not have se- other individuals were also issued Notices rial numbers or any other identifying in- to Appear. formation to assist in finding the items. The date and time of the theft is unknown April 2 Attempted Suicide (Osprey because the maintenance building is of- Fountains) - An officer made contact ten left open and unsecured. A neighbor- with the subject who said he was feeling hood canvass was not conducted due to unstable, due to the death of an imme- the lack of an adequate date and timeline diate family member. The subject said he for the theft. might inflict physical harm upon himself. He was listed as wanted for military deser- March 29 Vandalism (Student Union tion by the United States Army. West) - An officer met with the complain- ant who said he parked his vehicle on the April 2 Drug Complaint (Osprey west side of the building while he ran an Crossings) - An officer met with a errand. He later returned to the vehicle Resident Assistant who was investigating and found it keyed or scratched on both a student housing drug complaint. The RA doors on the passenger side. He said his and the officer were granted permission vehicle did not have the scratch when he to search the resident’s room, where they parked it. There is no suspect information. found a bong, which had been used to smoke marijuana. Two containers of pot- March 30 Fraudulent Decal (UNF Drive) ting soil with no germinated seeds or ille- - A boot was placed on the suspect’s ve- gal substances were also found during the hicle for an altered decal. An investiga- search. The resident said he was attempt- tion revealed the decal belonged to an- ing to grow marijuana. The bong was other individual. It had been photocopied placed in the JSO Property Room, and the A diamond filled with clay and skirted with freshly cut grass holds center stage. and placed on the subject’s vehicle. The student was referred to Student Conduct. With spring season in full swing, players’ cleats crunch against the once-full sun- suspect said she borrowed the other indi- vidual’s decal and photocopied it because flower shells that scatter the dugout. The scent of A merica’s pastime triggers fans’ she could not afford a parking decal. She sense of smell as they take in an afternoon game brimming with Ospreys and Ga- was referred to Student Conduct. The tors. Heavenly, isn’t it? fraudulent parking decal was released to the complainant. COMPILED BY GRECIA VALENZUELA, JOSH BRANNOCK AND SEAN MURPHY

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Editorial Florida slowly takes the public out of education as research universities aim for elitist status

“It is safer to have the whole people respectably enlightened than a few in a high state of science and the many in ignorance.” — Thomas Jefferson

f you thought a 15 percent tuition dif- to the word “ivy.” State funding continues Iferential increase was tough to stomach, to decrease, and more of that financial re- just be glad you aren’t a Gator or a ‘Nole. sponsibility is shifted to the students of If Gov. Rick Scott approves a bill passed each university. by the Florida legislature last month allow- That does two things. ing certain research universities to raise First, it tells students that the taxpayers tuition and fees to the market rate, incom- are less willing to invest in higher educa- ing freshmen to the University of Florida tion and that those directly impacted by and Florida State University will pay more the university system — students — should than the rest of the state. bear more of that responsibility. HB 7129, or the State Universities of A line that is often used in tuition dis- Academic and Research Excellence and cussions is that students should view National Preeminence Act, authorizes their education as an investment, that de- state research universities to raise their spite the canyons of debt they will have to tuition more than the previous maximum navigate out of after graduation, students of 15 percent if they meet specified crite- should realize that in the long run it will ria, like high research expenditures, good pay off. retention and graduation rates and a high But this is a line that was originally ranking in nationally recognized univer- used to encourage the public to pay for edu- sity rankings. (See the full list of criteria at cation. Higher education is an investment http://1.usa.gov/HmrOSR) by the community, state and nation, an in- This bill, while it doesn’t affect UNF vestment the founding fathers said would directly since research isn’t as high a pri- elevate the level of society by educating it. ority here as other universities, further “On the diffusion of education among highlights the state’s stance on higher edu- the people rest the preservation and per- cation: STEM degrees are important, and petuation of our free institutions,” said you should get one, but we’re not going to founding father Daniel Webster. help you pay for it any more than we can Second, it makes higher education help it. harder to attain. The more the individual Over and over again, you have heard students are asked to pay, the less likely state representatives stress the importance they will be to choose to attend college at of STEM degrees. As they should. No one all. Unless you come from a wealthy family, will argue that these degrees are vital to or you manage to land a significant schol- keeping the state — and the country — at arship, you will likely end your collegiate the forefront of progress. career in the red. And the job prospects for GRECIA VALENZUELA | SPINNAKER But after receiving particularly deep college graduates are increasingly tenta- cuts this year, UF — $36.5 million cut for tive as of late. transfer more and more of the financial A society is only as good as its least 2012-13 — and FSU — just under $66 million It’s difficult to convince someone to burden to students, making the ol’ college educated, and as we make it harder for the cut — saw that they would have to find ex- spend four or more years slaving away at a try an unrealistic effort for the majority of least educated to get the best education, our tra revenue somewhere to keep from jeop- degree, most likely working along the way the state. society as a whole will certainly suffer. ardizing their “public ivy” reputation. to pay for rent and dinner, when they will Yes, it can’t be ignored that in tough fi- Luckily, UNF, behind President John While it is nice to have an ivy league come out the other side owing the govern- nancial times such as these, sacrifices must Delaney, has emphasized the importance reputation, the first part of the designation ment thousands of dollars. be made. But maybe the state of Florida, and its role as a quality, affordable — de- is the most important and seems to have Only 36 percent of working-age adults collectively, should come to an agreement spite our own share of tuition raises — un- been forgotten: public. We are talking about in Florida hold at least a two-year degree that higher education for all is important dergraduate university. Hopefully, it will public institutions of higher learning, paid as of 2010, putting us 31st nationally in col- enough to pay for. remain that way, and all the folks that the for in part by the public for the betterment lege attainment, according to a study from Maybe the fact that our best universities state won’t let anywhere near precious UF of society. the Lumina Foundation. can’t afford to maintain their current high and FSU can be welcomed at UNF with Year after year, the state of Florida, Financial stability plays a huge role quality should be a sign that we need to pay open arms. along with several other states, slowly for the 64 percent that chose not to attend a little more for our state’s education, rath- changes its focus from the word “public” a college or university. Yet we continue to er than raise tuition to unrealistic levels.

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Awarded second place for Best College Newspaper in 2007 Better College Newspaper Contest Let’s fall in love by the Florida College Press Assocation . So what if we just met? Spinnaker Staff Editor in Chief Greg Parlier Managing Editor Lindsay Montgomery Art Director Grecia Valenzuela Graphic Designer Barbara Georges By ELLIE M. they’re ruining every chance you have of most getting-to-know-each-other self- News Editor Joseph Basco Sex & relationship columnist finding a significant other. Kind of. You conscious. Features Editor Ryan Thompson have to get over your self-consciousness Sports Editor Josh Brannock Everybody needs somebody, right? and venture out into the wild without 4. FORGET ABOUT REJECTION. No? Just me? friends shielding you from potential in- It doesn’t matter. You’re not going Copy Editor Arielle Pompilius Whether or not you’re also a relation- teractions. I like to go alone to the same to be everyone’s cup of tea. If you are, Photo Editor Sean Murphy ship person, chances are you’ll go hunt- wine tasting every Friday I’m free. Would stop reading this, and TELL US YOUR Layout Editor Joey Taravella ing for a mate someday. Are you ready for a perfect stranger have bought me a glass SECRETS. Keep in mind that every- Asst. Photo Editor Andrew Noble that? Meeting people and getting them to of merlot, the dessert I intended to pay one deals with rejection — thanks for Asst. News Editor Maggie Seppi like you is a pretty basic life skill, so you for and another one to go for later if I’d the character-building, senior I asked Asst. Features Editor Dargan Thompson should follow this column’s advice start- been yapping to a BFF instead of relish- to Sadie’s my sophomore year of high ing now. ing my own good company? No. It’s easier school. It’s embarrassing, and you’ll Asst. Sports Editor Jordan Harirchi for people to approach you if you’re fly- probably blush or cry or eat too many Staff Reporters Hali Harden 1. FREQUENT NEW PLACES. ing solo — one person is less intimidat- hot wings after it happens. It wears off, Katie Gile I’m not telling you to go to a new bar ing; there’s less chance of rejection, and though. The more you interact with new Ava Rivera one night and flirt with some guy who’s it doesn’t feel as much like interrupting. people, the easier it will be, and the less Bonnie Mulqueen only in town for the weekend. That might you’ll care about those who don’t care for Justin Porter work, but it probably won’t. We’re build- 3. KEEP YOUR HEAD HELD HIGH. you. I have a weird knack for getting to Zach Morgan ing relationships, here. Get a job, even Don’t be terrified to meet new people. know new people, but I went through an Staff Photographer Keri Weiland for only a few hours a week, or join a They’re nervous, too. And please, please awkward stage in which I had bad skin Contributing Writers Zach Singer club. Put yourself in situations in which don’t always wait for the lingering eyes and no fashion sense — AKA middle Distributor Tyler Neimeyer you have no choice but to meet others. across the room to make the first move. school. My point is that there’s always Adviser John Timpe Be smart about this, and consider your Insisting you must be pursued is … a lit- room to progress. priorities. Volunteering at a nursing tle lazy, selfish and/or cowardly. No, you Publisher Central Florida Publishing home is admirable, but it may not intro- shouldn’t have to do all the work, but you Get out there and snag yourself some Student Union, Bldg. 58 E, room 2209 duce you to a bunch of young hotties. should meet your potential lover halfway. brand new arm candy. You’ll at least 1 UNF Drive The advantage to this tip is that you’ll Plus, confidence is incredibly sexy. You make friends. You know, shooting for the Jacksonville, FL 32224 likely make at least a couple new friends. don’t have to be too forward, just avoid moon, landing among the stars — com- Phone (Main Office): 904.620.2727 Those friends will in turn introduce you the bashfulness. Approach people you pletely true in this case. Phone (Advertising): 904.620.1599 to their friends, and the chain continues find interesting as if you’re just going to Go get ‘em, tiger. Fax: 904.620.3924 … or you could end up marrying that guy be friends, not get married. There’s no unfspinnaker.com who also works at the nature trails or the sense in getting your hopes up while you friend you met at PRIDE Club. barely know them, and it will hopefully Email Ellie M. at ease your nerves to see things that way. [email protected]. 2. STOP TRAVELING IN PACKS. Remember: Your future spouse should I know, your friends are so great! But think you’re the greatest, even at your Corrections: On pg. 13 in the March 21 issue, the wellness center brief should have said the recreation department will move equipment in throughout June.

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UNF Foundation begins transparency of its endowment fund Campus “task force” brings light to the issue after release of 2010 report By Joseph Basco news editor

The UNF Foundation, a nonprofit that handles funds donated to the university, will begin to make its endowment invest- ments more transparent to the public, said UNF Vice President of Institutional Advancement and UNF Foundation Executive Director Pierre Allaire. Currently, the entity has a confidenti- ality agreement with its investment firm, Perella Weinberg Partners, which prevents it from disclosing which companies the foundation invests in. According to endowmentethics.org, re- sponsible investment allows institutions to ensure that their investments are aligned with their values. Institutions could po- tentially blindly invest in companies that destroy the environment, mistreat their workers, build private prisons or discrimi- nate against employees. Martin Bourqui, national organizer of the Responsible Endowments Coalition, SOURCE: UNF Foundation endowment report 10 -11 said endowment transparency is the first The UNF Foundation, comprised of members such as UNF President John Delaney and Executive Director Pierre Allaire, handles the money that step toward responsible investment. donors contribute to the university. “I think the question is less: ‘What are we invested in’ as [opposed to], ‘What are Values, lists its 11th recommendation as you never spend it. You only spend in- the Spinnaker March 14, Allaire said the the types of things we are invested in and “apply the values to management of the vestment earnings that you get from it Foundation will begin creating guidelines how could these investments be conducted university’s endowment fund.” each year.” or a policy whereby it can provide invest- in more socially and environmentally re- Jaffee said he followed the issue at The foundation, comprised of a 50-mem- ment transparency. It will look at what oth- sponsible ways.’” other universities for years. He said ber board, has a 12-member investment er schools have done and what can be done The university first became aware groups in other universities have brought committee that oversees the management based on the confidentiality agreement of the issue when a group, comprised the issue up and successfully convinced of the principle, or funds that are never with the investment firm. of UNF faculty and staff, sought to put their respective schools to work toward spent, of the endowment. The commit- Allaire said it would take six to 12 the university more in line with its six endowment transparency. tee creates guidelines on how it wants the months for the foundation to reach endow- core values. “Normally, most universities don’t have money invested. ment fund transparency. The Values Integration Task Force was transparency when it comes to the endow- Allaire said the committee puts cer- Jaffee said it is too preliminary to de- formed in 2010 to create objectives that ment funds,” Jaffee said. “They have a tain percentages of money into differ- termine if the foundation is willing to would stimulate dialogue regarding the ap- separate investment company that handles ent “asset classes” such as stocks, bonds, produce any transparency regarding the plication of the six core values within the that, so it allows them to essentially make private equity and cash. The percent- direction of endowment investments to- UNF community. decisions about the funds which are not ages fluctuate based on the “strategy” the ward companies and corporations but em- Dr. John Frank, coordinator of the subject to the normal scrutiny of other committee chooses. phasized this issue can gain momentum UNF Institute for Values, Community and kinds of decisions that will be made at The money is then given to an external through dialogue. Leadership, was the chair of this task the university.” investment firm that picks the investments. “It would be good if the larger commu- force. He said Dr. David Jaffee, a UNF so- The firm puts the foundation’s money into nity was interested in these issues,” Jaffee ciology professor and member of the task How the endowment fund works different asset classes, and over time, profit said, “because they strike at the heart of force, was instrumental in bringing the en- Allaire said the foundation has two op- accumulates over the initial investment -- the integrity of the issue in terms to the ex- dowment transparency issue to light. tions on how donated funds are applied, or principle. tent to which ‘We put our money where our “The issue came up – and I don’t want depending on how the donors want their The foundation switched from Morgan mouth is.’” to minimize it in any fashion – but it was money used. Donors can donate money Creek Capital Management to Perella one of many, many observations that were directly toward colleges, departments, Weinberg Partners Jan. 1. made just to illustrate the big issue,” Frank scholarships, faculty positions and other Even though the Foundation does not said. “The big issue is, what is the universi- uses. The other option is to put the donated provide endowment fund reports to the Email Joseph Basco at ty doing to assess its policies, its practices, money into the endowment, which Allaire public, Allaire said it provides annual re- [email protected]. its behaviors and way of being, to assure said is currently at $75 million. ports to the private donors who contribute its actions are consistent with its values?” “The endowment is where it’d be like to the fund. As is, the foundation does not The report, What We Say and What We you have a savings account,” Allaire said. make its investments transparent. Do: Jumpstarting the Conversation on Our “You put the money in this account, and In an email addressed to Jaffee and NEWS 8 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

UNF campus non-denominational center in the works

Upcoming project will provide spiritual sanctuary to UNF students for worship, reflection

By Katie Gile staff reporter

A project several years in the making has begun to take shape on paper in the form of a campus spiritual sanctuary. The sanctuary, originally called the “Hidden Lake Project” for its tucked- away future location on the lake near the University Center, will allow students of every faith to worship, meditate and appre- ciate nature, said Zak Ovadia, director of campus planning and construction. “The thrust of the university was to- ward openness, multiculturalism and free- dom of religion,” Ovadia said. “The idea was to build a nondenominational building to allow people to come in and commune with nature, spirits and even have their own prayer sessions.” Though the construction of the proj- ect is at least two years away, UNF con- tinues to add to the more than $2 million sum collected so far through fundrais- ing, said Pierre Allaire, vice president for institutional advancement. While Allaire hopes for additional gen- Courtesy of institutional Advancement erosity, like the $1 million gift donated by This is the most recent concept of the UNF Sanctuary which is at least two years away from construction. Board of Trustees Member Judy Newton and her family, UNF has yet to come close to its original estimate of $6 million for the for organized worship in the sanctuary, entire project, he said. Ovadia said. With the construction project entirely The committee will set open times dependent on fundraising, Ovadia said the where students may walk in and enjoy the state of the economy has added difficulty sanctuary without disturbance from wor- in accumulating the necessary dollars. ship groups, he said. The lack of funding has kept the sanctu- Some individuals appreciate the calm ary in a state of flux, Allaire said. and solitude a sanctuary could offer “Once we get $5-6 million, then we’ll but believe it should be restricted from start seriously looking at designs and hope outside groups. the cost of construction materials hasn’t “Students are here to learn and grow, shot through the roof,” Allaire said. personally, professionally and spiritually, Creating a space amenable to every as well,” said James Taylor, an administra- faith is proving an equal impediment to the tive assistant at the UNF Environmental sanctuary’s progress, Ovadia said. Center. “There should be a space for stu- “It’s a challenge to design a building that dents, faculty and staff, if they choose to does not resemble a church, synagogue, find spirituality, to do so.” mosque or any other religious affiliation,” With rental space available at the he said. “We want to make it as generic as University Center, Student Union and free- possible, so people of all faiths can go in Courtesy of institutional Advancement speech zones like the Green, Taylor said, A floorplan of the Sanctuary shows how the rooms will be structured. and not feel uncomfortable.” outside groups should have no place in a As the current concept stands, the sanctuary built for student and faculty use. roughly 5,000-square-foot structure is de- “I find no problem having a spiritual signed “greenly,” with large picture win- UF’s Baughman Center, which is billed as “There’s a lot of traffic here,” Johnson center,” Taylor said. “But I don’t think dows and an overhang on the lake to physi- a multi-purpose space, allows students to said. “Students want a place to be that’s there’s any room on a public university for cally connect it with nature, Ovadia said. remove themselves from the chaos of the quiet and beautiful, where they can come a religious center.” The final design will likely be a combi- main part of campus. with their friends.” nation of the four deliberated concepts, as It provides a place for weekend worship When the construction dates for UNF’s Email Katie Gile at well as taking inspiration from other cam- as well as providing a scenic location for sanctuary become more certain, the uni- [email protected]. puses like the University of Louisville and photo opportunities, picnics, concerts and versity administration will form a com- the Baughman Center at the University weddings, said Kiana Johnson, event coor- mittee of individuals of different faiths to of Florida. dinator for the center. create a schedule that ensures equal time NEWS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 4, 2012 9

News Analysis: UNF professors, on-campus organizations give their take on the shooting of Sanford teenager Treyvon Martin

By maggie seppi Assistant news editor the police departments just brush it under the rug. Having caught national Had it not received that na- Sean murphy | Spinnaker attention, the shooting tional attention that it did, Students may face a smoking ban on campus if the community approves. of Trayvon Martin has it would have also been prompted the public to brushed under the rug.” UNF Health Promotions proposes smoke-free campus consider the racial ten- Zimmerman invoked the By Ava Rivera sion in Martin’s case, as “stand-your-ground” de- staff reporter individuals who smoke. It’s not easy to give well as in similar cases fense and further contro- up something like smoking. It’s a strong throughout history. versy ensued. addiction,” Chally said. George Zimmerman, This piece of legisla- The Health Promotions Department According to the National Center for Courtesy of Fox news a self-appointed neighbor- tion gives individuals the held a tobacco attitude survey during the Tobacco Policy, schools should first decide hood watch captain carrying a 9mm pistol, right to use force, even deadly force, Fall 2011 semester. According to Mike why they want to be tobacco free, meet shot 17-year-old Martin, a high school stu- in the event they find themselves in a Kennedy, assistant director of the Health with students and faculty to discuss the dent from Sanford. life-threatening situation. Promotions Department, there were al- policy and teach the importance of compli- Following the incident, supporters However, if Zimmerman approached most 4700 respondents involved, which ance with the policy. of Zimmerman’s arrest, such as Rev. Martin pre-altercation, this defense would is about 30 percent of students, faculty “We’re the fact finders. We go out and Al Sharpton and Miami Commissioner hold little weight, and it would be about and staff. see what the trends are, and we report Michelle Spence-Jones, say he shot Martin Martin’s right to stand his ground, rather “We found that 74 percent of respondents those facts and see if UNF is looking down because he was African American. Others, than Zimmerman’s. didn’t smoke at all, and 78 percent said they the road to go tobacco free,” Purser said. such as Zimmerman’s cousin Miguel Hallett said the stand-your-ground law preferred to interact in a tobacco free en- Chally has seen the impact that smok- Mezza and his retired Presbyterian min- is problematic in that it complicates who is vironment. It certainly seems to support at ing has had on people in her family and ister George Hall, have spoken out on at fault in an altercation. least exploring it further,” Kennedy said. on society. his behalf. “The claim of self defense isn’t a blank Students made up 82 percent of the re- “The positive is the physical; you don’t The story’s details have been altered license to use whatever kind of violence sults, with the remaining 18 percent repre- have the second hand smoke. We all know since the event, which occurred Feb. 26, you want,” Hallett said. “You have the senting faculty and staff. how harmful tobacco is,” Purser said. “As and some say they can’t make a decision right to a minimum amount of force to The current policy forbids smoking in far as the negative, I’m sure there are some about what happened without all of the escape harm.” any of the buildings on campus and 25 feet smokers who have to get into their car or details, but race clearly played a part in With so few details available regard- from the buildings and hallways, Kennedy leave campus.” the incident. ing the ensuing altercation, it’s difficult said. There are signs posted around cam- At UF, for example, students only have to “I don’t know if I think it’s racial pro- to determine what factors played a part in pus and on President John Delaney’s home walk across the street to smoke wherever filing, but I think race was definitely in- the incident. web page. they want, whereas UNF is more secluded, volved in the case,” said Jenny Stuber, a Sanford police initially took “It’s hard to say [if people follow the pol- Purser said. UNF assistant professor of sociology. “I Zimmerman’s word that he shot Martin icy]. One of the things we’ve heard is that Michelle Staton, a UNF junior, is part think Trayvon Martin is dead because in self defense, so they did not arrest perimeter based policies are the most diffi- of the Student Government Senate, and he’s black.” him immediately. cult to enforce. What’s 25 feet to me may be making UNF a tobacco-free campus is However, Stuber said she is hesitant to Students find this to be an different than 25 feet to you. What’s 25 feet her priority. consider the incident an example of racial upsetting fact. when it’s raining can be different when it’s “If this is what the voice of the students profiling without having all of the facts. “It’s wrong; it’s like cold-blooded mur- beautiful,” Kennedy said. is saying, I feel it’s our responsibility to do “I don’t know if [Zimmerman] went der,” said mechanical engineering senior Pamela Chally, dean of the Brooks College that. See what our available options are,” after [Martin] because he’s black; I don’t AJ Garcia. “You can’t just kill a person and of Health, has seen many people break the Staton said. “I feel like it would be better know if the behaviors of the shooter were get away with it.” rules and has spoken to individuals in her just for the majority of students who don’t motivated by his race,” Stuber said. “I Biology sophomore Lalita Rayaprolu college who don’t follow the policy. Chally smoke to be able to enjoy the campus.” don’t know if [Zimmerman] went out that agreed Zimmerman should have been ar- says that having a smoke-free campus According to Kennedy, another positive day looking for trouble.” rested, but said it’s difficult to determine would make it easier to ensure health. is the environmental component because Professor and Chairman of UNF’s the exact timeline of the events surround- Shelly Purser, director of health promo- cigarette butts are not bio-degradable. Criminology and Criminal Justice ing the incident. tions and Kennedy attended a workshop “A study we read said the University of Department Michael Hallett agreed it is too “It’s hard to say what happened because featuring Ty Patterson, director of the Florida noted they were picking up 10,000 early to tell, but it’s possible this case rep- there’s always new reports coming out,” National Center for Tobacco Policy, to re- butts per year. That’s a huge environmen- resents a deeper issue within the African Rayaprolu said. search universities going tobacco free and tal impact, especially when we have a bird American community involving their rela- Rayaprolu said she plans to wait for see what steps they are taking. The process sanctuary here, and animals are certainly tionship to the criminal justice system. more evidence to come forth, and she’s not to go tobacco free can take from three to impacted,” Kennedy said. “People are angry, and I think that’s the only one. five years, Purser said. For Staton, the benefit for non-smokers what’s the point over here, so it is not so “I’m still waiting, like a lot of people, for “Time is on your side. You can’t just is they don’t have to experience second much the Trayvon Martin issue itself,” an adequate investigation to be done or the rush somebody because it is a big behavior hand smoke on a daily basis. Hallett said. results of an adequate investigation to be change,” Purser said. “We’re looking forward to pursuing UNF African American Student Union released,” Stuber said. The next step is to invite Patterson to this issue because the students want it to Coordinator Christa Merix said this anger UNF to see what it would take to make it be pursued, and it’s something I’m actively may stem from the number of cases simi- a tobacco free campus and get everyone on going to be working on.” Staton said. Email Maggie Seppi at lar to Martin’s that occur daily, especially [email protected]. board because it is a huge undertaking, in Jacksonville, but are neglected. she said. Email Ava Rivera at “This is something that happens all of “We have to be fair; we have to be [email protected]. the time,” Merix said. “But a lot of times concerned and considerate of those NEWS 10 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com NEWS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 4, 2012 11

Incident on campus causes concern for dogs left in vehicles

By Bonnie Mulqueen staff reporter

A UNF student called UPD Feb. 16 to re- port a dog being locked inside a car with no ventilation or water for almost two hours in UNF parking garage 38. Rebekah Anderson, a criminal justice senior, said she pulled into the garage at 4 p.m. next to a car that had a dog locked in- side with all four windows up and no water or food inside the vehicle. REbekah Anderson | Spinnaker Anderson touched the hood of the car to see if it was hot, thinking the owner might have run inside quickly to grab a book, she said. She said the hood was cold, so she knew the car had been there for quite a while. Anderson said she went downstairs and pressed one of the blue UPD emer- gency call buttons, and within 10 minutes, Officer Kathleen Lumpiesz arrived on the scene. Anderson said it was pretty warm out, and even though the car was in the shade of the parking garage, it really bothered her because of all the carbon dioxide REbekah Anderson | Spinnaker REbekah Anderson | Spinnaker These photographs were taken by Rebekah Anderson, criminal justice senior, who discovered a fumes and different gases in the garage. dog left in a locked vehicle in a UNF parking garage. Anderson has been an animal rights advocate for the past four years, she said. breeds in particular, are placed at a higher Anderson donates money to the Humane There is a Florida Cruelty to Animals dog can get loose and attack a student, risk of irreversible damage or death. Society and also promotes awareness for Statute, 828.12-828.13, Oliver said. Anderson said. Heat stroke happens when the animal’s pet adoption agencies, she said. Anderson said the officer looked up Ahmad Abdulzahir, a UNF biology se- body temperature reaches 106 degrees or Anderson has a 3-year-old red the student’s emergency contact number nior, said the temperature inside a car higher and stays there. Once its body tem- Dachshund, named Lou. from the license plate of the car. The offi- in warm weather can get up to 106 de- perature reaches 110 degrees, it can be just Anderson said the dog appeared to be a cer retrieved the keys to crack the window grees Fahrenheit within 10 minutes. A minutes before it dies or suffers irrevers- male boxer anywhere from 50 to 75 pounds. for the dog by 5:30 p.m. Anderson said she dog’s body temperature can only with- ible damage to organs, Dressel said. She said he was panting, anxious and waited until 6:15 p.m., and the owner still stand up to 106 degrees in body heat, Dressel said dog breeds with smushed- seemed very upset. Anderson said he ap- had not come back to the car. Abdulzahir said. in faces are at increased risk of heat stroke peared to have to use the restroom based “I have not seen any incident like this Abdulhazir said if you leave a dog alone because their air passages don’t dissipate on her observations of the dog’s lower re- happen on campus before with all four in a car for an hour, the temperature has heat as well as other breeds. Dogs don’t gion shaking. windows up,” Anderson said. the possibility to reach 160 degrees, and sweat, they can only cool their tempera- “I was advised by Officer Lumpiesz that The student was referred to the dog can suffer impermeable brain ture down through panting and drooling, I would have had the authority to punch Student Conduct. damage or even die. he said. the window out if the car was sitting in di- Anderson said she would like to see It is inhumane to leave a dog in a hot Heat stroke potential can increase rap- rect sunlight,” Anderson said. this policy changed into a campus law so car with the windows rolled up, and the idly in hot Florida weather while being Anderson said Officer Lumpiesz told UPD will have jurisdiction to fine or arrest university should make a law to pre- trapped inside a car, as well as if the ani- her the campus policy is no animals are al- students who are negligent in the care of vent it from happening in the future, mal is moving around a lot inside, panting lowed except service animals. The officer their pets on campus. Abdulzahir said. and becoming anxious, Dressel said. couldn’t issue a ticket or arrest the student Anderson said the dog’s life is not the Dr. Michael Dressel, a veterinarian at because it is not a university law, only only one at risk, and students can also be Chimney Lakes Animal Hospital, said a policy. in danger when a dog is on campus. There leaving dogs alone in cars without any UPD has to follow the university laws is no telling if an animal has had its shots ventilation or water is dangerous because Email Bonnie Mulqueen at and policies just like the students, said Lt. or vaccinations, and even if a window is dogs and cats can suffer from heat stroke. [email protected]. Tammy Oliver. cracked, there is still a possibility the Dogs more often than cats, and certain dog NEWS 12 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

News in Brief Around the State

UNF receives check from CNN for debate reimbursement Plane crashes into Florida supermarket The university is scheduled to receive a of the debate, Norris said. This was up from A small experimental plane crashed into Office. check from CNN as reimbursement for all $1,217 raised the week prior to the debate. an Orlando-area Publix supermarket April 2, The supermarket was the only structure the expenses incurred during the January Norris said the university hasn’t seen a rise injuring five people. A pilot and a passenger damaged by the twin-engine plane, which debate featuring the Republican Presidential in applications since the debate. The website, were also airlifted to a nearby medical cen- erupted in flames upon crashing. candidates. The check was processed last however, did see an increase. During January ter, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s week, said UNF Associate Director for Public 2012, the university’s website had 1,730 SOURCE: TIME Relations Joanna Norris. hits per month versus a normal month in The check will amount to $29,396 for total which the site averages 740 hits per month, expenses, including $14,389 in overtime costs Norris said. and $15,006 in expenses. Around the Nation The university also raised $3,253 the night Matt Head Suspected gunman in California university shooting identified Senate approves University Affairs Committee, appoints A gunman opened fire at Oikos University, Fellow students disrespected the shooter a Christian school in Oakland, Calif., April 3, by making fun of his poor English skills. The associate justice at April 2 meeting killing seven people and wounding three. shooter surrendered at a nearby supermarket, Police have identified the shooter, said Police Chief Howard Jordan. One L. Goh, 43, a former nursing student The University Affairs Committee, cre- ultimately voted in favor of it. who was expelled from the school for ated April 2 by Senate President Zak “I thought it would be redundant because behavioral problems. Varshovi, is intended to act as a legislative all senators are supposed to already be active SOURCE: CNN and BBC News liaison between Student Government and in universitywide affairs,” Versace said. “But university administration. I think it’s positive because it gives senators a The committee will be responsible for specific focus on just that, instead of worry- hearing reports from SG members across the ing about other things.” state, as well as discussing university-wide de- Senate also appointed Joe Main, a UNF Around the World velopments. It will also forward either joint management junior as associate justice by a or simple resolutions to the Senate when nec- 29-9 vote. Main filled the last open seat on UNICEF launches social media campaign, aims to fight essary. the judicial board. Senate Elections and Appointments Committee Chairman Joel Versace was at Maggie Seppi food crisis in Africa first hesitant to approve the committee but Much of west and central Africa is so dry it Through the campaign, UNICEF asks the can’t support crops, livestock and, therefore, public to post videos about the problem, the people living there. tweet about it and post Facebook statuses The United Nations estimated more than to notify others of the crisis. U.S. Secretary of 10 million people in the area are in danger of State Hillary Clinton announced the U.S. will starving to death. In response to this, UNICEF earmark $120 million in emergency assistance launched a social media campaign to raise to be dedicated to the Sahel, the area most awareness about the food crisis. affected by the droughts. SOURCE: BBC News NEWS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 4, 2012 13 14 expressions Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Veterans react to end of Iraq, Afghan wars

By DARGAN THOMPSON day to get out to the vehicle they were to re- ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR cover, then sleep the night there and bring the vehicle back the next day. As controversy continues to rage about Often, Donawa said, things did not go U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan, that well, and the recovery vehicle would two UNF students who served in the U.S. hit a bomb on the way out and have to be Marine Corps share their experiences in recovered, too. the region and their views on withdrawal. Donawa was later tasked to go to one of the bases near the front lines to load cargo Iraq War March 2003 - December 2011 and help unload the people coming off the medical evacuation helicopters. The Marine Corps fascinated Bradford On the last base he was on, Donawa was Costello from an early age. Although stationed with an infantry unit called Dark he doesn’t come from a military family, Horse that played a big part in pushing out Costello said he was drawn to the Marine the Taliban. Corps’ impressive record and reputation. Things started to settle down the last He volunteered to serve in the summer few months he was there because of the of 1998 and went off to boot camp within unit’s work, he said, but it took a heavy toll two months. on him. A few years later, after several training “We’d be at the airfield when they went deployments, Costello was preparing to be out,” Donawa said. “We’d see the damage part of the “tip of the spear” in the war on that they took. The people, you know, scars Iraq. There was a buildup to the start of the SEAN MURPHY | SPINNAKER and shrapnel.” Bradford Costello and Jhullian Donawa served with the Marine Corps in the Middle East. war, he said. After his post-deployment training, “Late March 2003 President Bush was Donawa came back to resume school announcing to America and the world that “It’s more complicated than: ‘Bye, we’re go- at UNF in the summer of 2011. He will we were going in,” Costello said. “We knew “IT’S MORE COMPLICATED ing home,’” Costello said. graduate in August with a degree in we were going in and what we were going to THAN: ‘BYE, WE’RE GOING Iran is a wild card, Costello said, so U.S. criminal justice. be doing months before that.” HOME,’” COSTELLO SAID. forces need to be preparing for something He plans to get a master’s degree in pub- Costello said he had no reservations while continuing to exercise diplomacy. lic administration and do federal law en- about going in. He was pleased to be able Costello said civilians tend to label those forcement or work for the government. to apply his training as a Marine in a real air assault on Baghdad. who serve. He wants people to know that Donawa said it was interesting to see environment as part of the operation that When Costello came back from Iraq in those in the military are not warmongers how people in Afghanistan lived. The ter- took down Saddam Hussein’s regime. August of 2003, his contract was up for the but are willing to do what it takes to keep rain is really barren, he said, and some There was some concern in the begin- Marine Corps, and he processed out. our country safe. people live out in the middle of the desert. ning because of the potential use of chemi- Five years later, Costello decided it was “Don’t confuse the men and women who It seemed like many of the people were cal weapons, Costello said, but within time to take advantage of the G.I. Bill. serve our great country with politicians,” still in the middle ages, living in mud huts about a week, the threat of being gassed He started college in Tuscon, Ariz., he said. without power and farming with donkeys. had diminished. then finished his associate’s in business The situation is a lot different than For the six months he was in Iraq, at Florida State College at Jacksonville af- Afghan War 2001 - Present that of Iraq, he said, because the people in Costello’s job was to provide fuel support ter relocating to Jacksonville to be closer Afghanistan are much more spread out. for the pilots at the front of the action. His to family. Jhullian Donawa was hoping to finish “They’re not neighbors, they don’t have troop was attached to the first Marine di- After that, he came to UNF to pursue a school before getting deployed, but in April to worry about each other,” Donawa said. vision that led Operation Iraqi Freedom, degree in business administration. He has 2010, at the end of his third year at UNF, his The disconnectedness makes it hard which meant its convoy was close to six classes left to take before he graduates Marine Corps unit was activated for a push for the people to stand up to the Taliban, the action. and hopes to go to on to seminary and then in Afghanistan. Donawa said, especially since the dif- It traveled up from southern Iraq to into ministry. Over the course of his six-month de- ferent regions of the country are under a city about 100 miles north of Baghdad As far as the war ending, Costello said ployment, Donawa had three different jobs. individual control. through some very hostile areas. the area is still tremendously unstable. For the first few months he was there, he “The country’s set up in a way where Costello said the pace of the action Iran is the new concern in the area. worked as a landing support specialist at it’s not conducive to being a democracy,” was constantly changing. It was like The U.S. needs to pull out of Iraq at some the airfields. he said. a rollercoaster. point, so the country can get back to gov- Then he was attached to motor Donawa said he doesn’t know what is “You could be just sitting around for erning its own affairs, but Costello thinks transport with the job of recovering going to happen as the U.S. scales back. He days, waiting for movement to happen,” U.S. forces cannot leave the area entirely. blown-up vehicles. said he thinks it would be good to leave a he said. “And then when movement comes: “For the purposes of stability, it’s im- Donawa said improvised explosive de- force to help train the Afghanistan mili- boom. You could move for 72 hours and get portant to have a strong military presence vices — bombs planted to front lay the on- tary, but really it’s up to the people there to no sleep.” in that area in some capacity,” he said. coming U.S. forces — caused most of the decide what they want to do. As a supply Marine, Costello never Costello said his personal prediction damage he saw. personally engaged the enemy, but he saw is that the U.S. will get involved somehow The bombs were all different sizes, some Email Dargan Thompson at some perimeter fire. with Iran within the next six months. causing just little poofs and others creat- [email protected]. His unit saw a lot of displaced people What is going on now is more of troop ing enough force to throw a man out of and post-attack destruction. Some nights, restructuring than complete withdrawal, a vehicle. it saw explosions on the horizon from the he said. Usually a recovery convoy would take a EXPRESSIONS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 4, 2012 15

Calahoney flies to Jacksonville Alumna reveals you don’t have to be a celebrity to be a Maxim cover girl By Ava Rivera Staff Reporter WANNA HEAR MORE? By Hali Harden Calahoney’s next performance is in Staff Reporter Calahoney, a band comprised of the acoustic tent at the Jacksonville Superfest April 14-15. Read more about Josue and Laura Cruz, recently moved to Dominique Storelli submitted an audition the held-at-UNF event in next week’s Jacksonville from Miami to bask in the mu- Spinnaker. video to be Maxim’s 2011 Hometown Hottie sical inspiration it has to offer. in 2011. Calahoney formed in 2005 with inspira- Storelli, a UNF fall 2011 alumna, received a tions from Norah Jones, Cowboy Junkies Calahoney’s sparrow logo while the band video call from Maxim informing her that the and the Lemonheads, and its music incor- recorded its second album, “Slow Stride,” votes were in Dec. 12. porates blues and rock. in 2008. “Thank you, thank you, and let’s do work,” “It morphed into a bluesy thing. Our “There was a beautiful bird flying said an excited Storelli upon learning that she act got together in Miami, and we moved around with a red nesting. We were up in won. “I’m shaking right now.” up hereless than a year ago,” said Josue, a the morning recording, looking out at the At this point, Storelli didn’t know that she UNF staff member. “Jacksonville is a lot birds. It was this really cool, organic expe- was also chosen to be the first nonceleb to more music-friendly than people give it rience,” Laura said. “When I see the bird, grace the cover of Maxim Magazine’s March credit for.” that’s the memory I think of.” 2012 edition. Josue said the Florida Theatre Laura also draws botanical studies And while Storelli, a Fort Lauderdale na- is his favorite Jacksonville venue, and makes scarves made from recycled tive, didn’t get back to the Spinnaker’s phone but he also likes Freebird and Burro T-shirts that she sells at the Museum of calls and text messages over two weeks, two Bar. Calahoney is adapting to the Contemporary Art Jacksonville. of her friends were willing to share the story Jacksonville music scene pretty quickly. Besides its music, Calahoney’s members about how a woman uninterested in modeling Josue said the band is working on a split work in Jacksonville and feel the city af- became a cover girl. record with Neptune Beach’s Whetherman fecting their band. Josue works in the UNF and has played with Jacksonville’s International Center and coordinates study FROM STUDENT TO MODEL Saltwater Grass. abroad opportunities to send students out Storelli lived next to Matt Sexton in “You just enjoy playing with anybody into the world. Laura works at MOCA as a Jacksonville Beach for a year. Sexton, cur- who’s into the music and willing to give you museum educator. rently in Marathon, Fla., said they created a PHOTO COURTESY OF LAPATILLA.COM Dominique Storelli graduated UNF in fall 2011. a new chance when you move to a new city,” Laura said living in Atlantic Beach kind of compound. he said. gives her the beach vibe, but working in The houses they lived in were connected, about, what she does and where she wants The record with Whetherman is due to the city gives her the big-city feeling when- and Sexton, Storelli and six of their friends to be. drop in late April, and the band plans to ever she drives over the bridges and the St. lived there. He said Storelli’s house had a pool Regan shot the footage without a script tour in Gainesville and Tampa after the Johns River. and his a hot tub, so the group of friends cre- and with the help of liquid courage as the EP’s release. “There’s a good pace and a cool vibe to ated a sort of close-knit commune between two traveled around Atlantic Beach doing As an independently produced band, Jacksonville; it’s not a sleepy town. It’s the two houses. the things they would normally do — ac- Calahoney handles all of the financial a good combination of both relaxed and When Storelli told the group she wanted tivities like hanging by the pool and going to responsibilities that come along with energized,” Laura said. “I try to keep the to try out for Maxim’s Hometown Hottie, he the beach. making music. creativity going. You’re surrounded by cre- said they made a couple jokes about it, since Regan said Storelli hoped that by entering Josue said making music is about leav- ativity, so you’re more likely to participate Storelli had never been into modeling, but the contest she would gain exposure to help ing something behind for someone to enjoy. in creativity.” supported her throughout the competition. her in the broadcast realm. She had never Laura has always enjoyed singing, al- Email Ava Rivera at “She’s kind of just a pretty little girl, and been a media socialite, limiting her Facebook though she also uses drawing as a cre- [email protected]. she also can hang with the boys,” Sexton said. and Twitter usage and still not completely ative outlet. Laura drew and designed “She was never really like a prissy model type comfortable in front of a camera, he said. or anything like that.” He said they were both happy with the out- come of the video and Storelli’s naturally gor- Making it happen geous features and fun, carefree personality Four and a half years ago, Storelli became made filming easy. friends with Bobby Regan. Storelli and Regan, Storelli submitted the video and watched a UNF business management and marketing in the upcoming weeks as she gained increas- senior, shared a passion for action sports. ing votes on the Maxim website. Regan wanted to take part and film them, and She has since won other titles, including Storelli hoped to become a sports announcer. Miss DNA 2011, Miss Eastern Surf Magazine The two clicked. November 2011 and Miss Transworld Surf Regan said they were sitting at lunch one Magazine January 2011. She has also traveled afternoon when Storelli made the announce- with Maxim, hosted events in Vegas and re- ment that she wanted to try out to be Maxim’s cently took a trip to the Dominican Republic. 2011 Hometown Hottie and that she wanted In a video interview with Storelli, Maxim’s his help. April Rose asked her to tell viewers how “We both kind of laughed right there be- they could capture a Hometown Hottie cause Dominique wasn’t so good in front of for themselves. the camera,” Regan said. “So she was like, ‘I “For me, you just have to be yourself, you don’t really know what to do’ and I was like, know. Don’t try to impress people, be yourself well, I’ve never shot anything like this, but we and be honest,” Storelli said. “Have a good can give it a go.” time, and love life.” And they did. PHOTO COURTESY OF calahoney From left: Laura and Josue Cruz make up Calahoney. Josue works at the UNF International Center. Regan said the two shot the audition video Email Hali Harden at like a story, describing what Storelli was all [email protected]. EXPRESSIONS 16 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

Student, alumni go on mission to help orphans in Mexico

By HALI HARDEN shop in Sarasota. Australians, who were STAFF REPORTER traveling around the U.S. showing the vid- eo, made the film. At that time, Alex Kelso, When 15-year-old Hans came to Mission a UNF exercise science senior, worked at Mexico, he had nothing. No papers, no the surf shop and wanted to get involved. home, no education and no parents. The first trip Kelso and Shane took to After three years of living at the orphan- Mission Mexico was three years ago, a age, he completed school, starting with the couple weeks after they saw the video. The first grade, and now has a high school de- two, and a group of others, traveled to the gree. He was recently accepted to a South orphanage and spent their time learning African university on a scholarship to be about it and teaching the kids how to surf. a chef. They have since made several more PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEX KELSo Shane Yoder, a UNF alumnus, and his trips, including one where Kelso and the Kids from Mission Mexico practice surfing. There will be a fundraiser for the orphanage April 5. wife, Amber, who he met while she was Yoders went with a group of 25 volunteers studying for her associate’s degree at UNF, to build a fence around new orphanage- He also said the group of children at older children to gain responsibility by have been traveling to Tapachula, Mexico, owned property. Mission Mexico aren’t all orphans. Some working there, help educate them and help to volunteer at the orphanage for about The Yoders and Kelso said they like of the kids have abusive or negligent par- bring in revenue so the orphanage can be three years. Mission Mexico’s family atmosphere. ents, or were subject to their parents’ cir- more self-sufficient. Shane said they found out about the Kelso said many of the children call Pam cumstances. Amber, who is a social worker in orphanage when they watched a documen- and Alan Skuse, the couple who run the or- The orphanage houses children of pros- Sarasota, said she thought teaching the tary about it at a Jacob Shields-owned surf phanage, mom and dad. titutes as well as young mothers who were kids how to surf served as therapy. forced into prostitution at a young age. “When those kids go into the ocean, Some of the childrens’ parents dropped they go to a different place -- a place that is A fundraiser will be held for Mission Mexico at Mellow Mushroom in Jacksonville Beach April 5 at 7 p.m. them off and promised to return in a week not touched by their trauma in any way,” but never came back. Amber said. “They have new memories, Alex Kelso has been coordinating with Jacob Shields and said Hurley and Sunrise Surf Mission Mexico’s newest philanthropy new hope, a new future, and their trauma Shop donated items to be auctioned off. SweetWater Brewing Company donated was the purchase of two acres of beach doesn’t go there with them.” three kegs and there will be games throughout the night. property, which will house amenities for Proceeds will go to Mission Mexico to help them construct a surf camp. the kids and a self-run surf camp. Email Hali Harden at They hope the surf camp will help the [email protected]. Alumna benefits from chem degree, supports STEM majors

By Dargan Thompson 2004, she liked the fact that it wasn’t a big Assistant Features Editor school. She liked that she knew all of her professors. Even four years after gradu- As a chemistry student at UNF, ation, she still keeps in touch with some Kami Carter focused on her studies and of them. worked hard. Dr. Michael Lufaso, a UNF chemistry Her hard work paid off. When Carter professor who Carter did research with, graduated in 2008 with a degree in chemis- said he is not surprised that Carter has try, she already had a job lined up at Naval been successful. Lufaso said Carter was Air Systems Command. a hard working and meticulous student She has continued to work hard af- who helped out in labs and kept a detailed ter graduation. In February, Carter won lab notebook. a special recognition honor at the Black Carter said UNF played a big part in get- Engineer of the Year Awards Science ting her ready for the job field, but she has Technology Engineering and Math Global has also learned a lot through working. Competitive Conference for her work as a “I think that people have a misconcep- chemist at Navair. tion that college is supposed to teach you Carter said her managers nominated everything when you go into the work- her for the award, which recognizes prom- force,” Carter said. “It doesn’t. It teaches ising STEM workers for their work as you how to learn about stuff when you a whole. She wasn’t aware she had won get into the workforce, so that you are pre- PHOTO COURTESY OF Osprey TV anything until a few months after she pared that you don’t know everything, but Kami Carter won an award for her work in the chemistry lab at Naval Air Systems Command. was nominated. you know how to research it, and you know Carter said she was honored, especially how to find out where to go to find out doing research and development. “You get to do different things all the because most people who win the award that information.” Carter highly encourages STEM ma- time,” she said. “Sometimes you’re push- have worked for more than 10 years in She said college taught her how to re- jors and said STEM is very important, and ing papers, but sometimes you get to go look their field. search and use analytical skills. Now she right now there is a shortage of individuals at planes.” “I’ve only been working for about four uses those skills in her work for Navair. with those majors. The military and medi- years,” she said, “so for me to even be rec- Carter works in the material engineer- cal fields often cannot outsource jobs, so Email Dargan Thompson at ognized with such a prestigious award was ing lab at Navair. A lot of her work is the they have to hire people within the U.S. [email protected]. kind of mind-blowing.” behind-the-scenes stuff: testing the oxygen, STEM jobs are interesting, too, Carter said when she came to UNF in oils and paint systems the aviators use and Carter said. Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com expressions 17 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 EXPRESSIONS 18 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

A History of the Student Union UNF’s Student Union nominated for top 100 buildings in Florida by the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects

By ZACH SINGER and construction, described the Student CONTRIBUTING WRITER Union as dark and dingy with a few token games. Prior to serving as a comprehensive, The dramatic difference between then student-oriented hub, receiving a nomina- and now reflects the university on the whole. tion from American Institute of Architects “Many new buildings on campus, but Florida and winning the Merit Design specifically the Student Union, have con- Award from AIA in 2010, the Student Union tributed to the metamorphosis of the UNF was no more than a couple of offices and a campus from a commuter school to a nation- game room in Building 14. ally recognized institution for its character, When he first arrived at UNF in 2005, Zak ecological sensitivity and the quality of its Ovadia, director of campus planning, design education,” Ovadia said.

PHOTO COURTESY OF AERO PHOTO Then Student Body President Alex Diaz had an idea for a more comprehensive Student Union 14 years ago. Diaz spent six years advocating with Student Government for a better Student Union. However, construction did not get under way until 2007.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF AERO PHOTO Originally, the plan was to add floors to Building 14, but cost and space constraints changed those plans Condoms can break, but we’ve got your back-up plan. and a new, more inclusive Student Union was designed, said David Crabtree, director of the Student Union. By September 2008, the East building looked close to completion. From the pill to the patch, the ring to an IUD, and even emergency contraception, Planned Parenthood is here.

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OSPREY RADIO TOP 30 # ARTIST ALBUM TITLE RECORD LABEL 1 THE MEN “Open Your Heart” Sacred Bones waves apr The department of psychology is spon- 2 SHINS “Port of Morrow” Columbia Why wade through tide pools when soring “A Memory, a Monologue, a 3 ANDREW BIRD “Break It Yourself” Mom And Pop you could catch the waves? 06 Rant and a Prayer: Writings to Stop 4 BEAR IN HEAVEN “I Love You, It’s Cool” Hometapes-Dead Violence Against Women and Girls” 5 TENNIS “Young and Old” Oceans at Theatre Jacksonville. The event will 6 DELTA SPIRIT “Delta Spirit” Fat Possum start at 7:30 p.m. and is $15 for stu- 7 HUNX “Hairdresser Blues” Rounder dents and $20 for everyone else. 8 GRIMES “Visions” Hardly Art apr The International Center and Interna- 9 SLEIGH BELLS “Reign of Terror” 4AD tional Student Association are putting 10 DR. DOG “Be The Void” Mom And Pop 06 on the 21st Annual International Din- 11 SHARON VAN ETTEN “Tramp” Anti ner Dance. The dance will take place in 12 MAGNETIC FIELDS “Love at the Bottom of the Sea” Jagjaguwar the Arena from 7:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. apr The Environmental Center will host a 13 FRANKIE ROSE “Interstellar” Merge and will feature international food, free dinner debate in the student union 14 WHITE RABBITS “Milk Famous” Slumberland music and cultural performances. It’s 09 ballroom. Over dinner, there will be 15 OBERHOFER “Time Capsules II” TBD free, so dress up in your best semi-for- speakers talking about issues of sus- 16 BLACK KEYS “El Camino” Glassnote mal attire, and come on out to dance tainably, and guests will be able to sub- 17 YELLOW OSTRICH “Strange Land” Nonesuch the night away! mit questions. Bring your Osprey 1Card 18 TRUST “TRST” Barsuk to get in free. The event will take place 19 TANLINES “Mixed Emotions” Arts And Crafts from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 20 FANFARLO “Rooms Filled With Light” True Panther 21 MEMORYHOUSE “The Slideshow Effect” Canvasback 22 LITTLE BARRIE “King of the Waves” Sub Pop 23 CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS “Rhine Gold” Tummy Touch 24 SAID THE WHALE “Little Mountain” Ghostly 25 THEESATISFACTION “AwE NaturalE” Hidden Pony 26 CLOUD NOTHINGS “Attack on Memory” Sub Pop What should the punishment be for locking an “Beard, Wives, Denim” Carpark of the 27 POND animal in a hot car at UNF? 28 CHARLOTTE GAINSBOURG “Stage Whisper” Modular Q 29 YUKON BLONDE “Tiger Talk” Elektra-Because Compiled by Katie Gile “Animal Joy” dine alone Week: 30 SHEARWATER

Top 5 albums added this week “Probably a warning the first time

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By Josh brannock “I’ve been on [the Gators’] side on a its last four games, all on the road, and doesn’t bother me. Kennesaw State was sports editor Tuesday, Wednesday night, and they’re dropped seven of its first nine conference very good, but I don’t think any of the oth- struggling, and they have some injuries,” games of the season. The team was swept er teams we’ve played were better than we In front of 2,411 fans, the UNF Ospreys Laval said. in a three-game series by Kennesaw State were, and that’s what bothers me.” took on the No. 1 ranked University of While Laval doesn’t think the win is as March 30-April 1. Wesner built on Laval’s pitch-by-pitch Florida Gators at Harmon Stadium April 3. big as it seems on paper, he saw the team Wesner couldn’t find a specific answer philosophy and feels it’s starting to grow Even though the game was at UNF, the turn around something it has struggled to for what the team has to do to break the on the team. crowd was packed with blue-and-orange- do throughout this season. conference skid, but he thinks the UF game “It’s a great way to go out and play the clad fans with a hint of Ospreys’ blue and “Finally our offensive approach was will help him personally. game: don’t take any plays off, and get one gray. By the end of the game, only Osprey much better tonight -- not the hits but the “It’s just the intensity -- you know, I can’t out at a time,” Wesner said. “When we get faithfuls were left in the stands as UNF approaches,” Laval said. “Maybe [the win] really tell you. We came out here wanting too ahead of ourselves thinking about the pulled off the biggest upset of the year, will kickstart us, and we can play with to win,” Wesner said. “I’ve been strug- next at bat or the next inning, that’s when beating UF 10-5. more confidence.” gling a little bit at the plate, [but after to- we get into trouble.” First baseman Michael Wesner, who Although the game was against the No. night,] it’s just going to feed into the next went three for four on the night, said this 1 team in the nation, Wesner said the team couple of games and hopefully the rest of is the win that UNF needed to get back would’ve played the same way against any the season.” on track. other team. Laval said the UF game was one of the Email Josh Brannock at “This win’s pretty big. We’ve been strug- “We didn’t care who we were playing, we best games in the last eight games the [email protected] gling a little bit in [conference] play, and were protecting our home turf. We didn’t team has played and thinks the team needs Follow @spinnakersports. coming out here and beating the number care if it was the number one team in the to continue playing like it did against one team in the nation [is] just gonna get nation or the worst team in the nation,” the Gators. the ball rolling,” Wesner said. Wesner said. “It was a great game, and I’m “We need to stay like we did [against the Head coach Smoke Laval thought the proud of everyone who played.” Gators] with that pitch-by-pitch, high-in- win was good for the team, but it shouldn’t Prior to the win over UF, the team tensity baseball,” Laval said. “Sometimes be exaggerated. had been struggling as of late. UNF lost the teams are just better than us, but that

brett oakes| spinnaker brett oakes | spinnaker Andrew Karmeris unwraps a powerful swing that blasts the ball over the left field wall. Karmer- Evan Stermer delivers a pitch in the openning inning April 3. The Ospreys sent five pitchers to is hit the only home run in the UF game April 3 when the Ospreys beat the Gators 10-5. the mound in the game and only allowed one earned run in the game. SPORTS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 4, 2012 23

Sean Murphy | spinnaker Andrew Noble | spinnaker Dagnija Medina and teammate Emily Strack pose together at the UNF Sand Invitational. Julie Trembley bends down to bump the ball to teammate Carolyn Jenkins. Trembley and Jen- kins were the last pair left for UNF at the UNF Sand Invitational.

UNF sand volleyball looks to bring more attention to the sport

By Josh brannock So if only 44 schools, some of which are things and grow as a program and collab- biggest problem over the years has been sports editor outside Division I, take advantage of the oratively grow our athletics.” accessibility,” Hans Stolfus of the AVP new program, why did people fight for it? Coach Steve Loeswick feels the new pro- said. “You’ve never had this accessibility to For University of Hawaii volleyball gram will provide more opportunities for play before if you live in Nebraska, Iowa or Over a year of work on the sand paid player Ginger Long it meant a change in players to continue playing at a higher lev- Ohio. It gives people a reason to play, espe- off March 9 when the UNF sand volleyball the culture of volleyball. el, and it will bring in spectators because cially when they’re younger.” team took on crosstown rival Jacksonville “In Hawaii, there’s really no sol- it’s at the beach. Stolfus was on the lobbying committee University in the first NCAA Division I id place to play beach — there’s no “It’s a great opportunity for our school that fought for the program to be recog- sand volleyball match in UNF history. courts that are set up all of the time,” Long because we don’t have a football team, and nized by the NCAA. Stolfus said he and the UNF won its first match 4-1 over the said as she took a break between we’re one of the only Florida schools rest of the committee have been working Dolphins, and the team of Carolyn Jenkins games at the invitational. “I to have the program,” said UNF on this initiative for nine years. He said and Emily Strack will be remembered as know that will change, and freshmen Julie Trembley. he feels with the new college programs the first team in UNF history to score a hopefully it’ll change around In the U.S., sand around the country, the pro sport will get match point. the country as more schools volleyball is a sport that people what it needs: fans. Since that meeting of the two rivals, pick up the program.” typically become involved in every In Hawaii, a lot of people view the uni- the Ospreys have competed in two tourna- At UNF, it has become a way four years at the summer Olympics. versity as their pro sports team, and with ments and one duals meet. to practice in higher resistance, The U.S. has some of the best pairs in sand volleyball now being played at the The team held the UNF Sand develop a better relationship be- the world, but the largest profession- school, a lot of the younger generation will Invitational March 31-April 1. Consisting tween players and enhance the al sand volleyball association in the see the sport and will want to be a part of it of seven schools and a total of 35 pairs, the school’s name. country, the Association of Volleyball in the future, Long said. tournament is one of the largest college “You see the court more, you Professionals, went under two UNF will finish its inaugural season sand volleyball will see this year. Some of learn ball control. It’s a lot more years ago. with the Atlantic Sun Championship April the schools came from within the state, physical cause you’re in the sand; The AVP announced 20-22 in Jacksonville. There are five teams JU and Florida State University, and one it’s a lot harder to move and jump,” April 2 Donald Sun and the in the A-Sun that have a sand volleyball came from the middle of the Pacific, the UNF freshmen Cameron McGuire AOS group had bought it program: UNF, Mercer University, Florida University of Hawaii. said. “When you go back indoors, you’re out. Some believe the sand Gulf Coast University, Stetson University As of May 31, 2011, the AVCA listed just quicker and can jump higher.” program growing at the and JU. 44 schools that had announced they would “It is a little different than indoor vol- college level is critical to participate in sand volleyball in the 2012 leyball, and it gives us a chance to continue the regrowth of professional Email Josh Brannock at season. There are 346 institutions that par- playing,” UNF junior Carolyn Jenkins said. sand volleyball. [email protected] ticipate in Division I athletics. “We can see different teams, see different “It’s a huge addition because our Follow @spinnakersports. SPORTS 24 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

Tennis continues to dominate the competition By Zach Morgan staff reporter The men have played an equally tough schedule with three of their five losses At UNF sits a nationally ranked team coming at the hands of ranked opponents, and a team that is atop the standings in the including the No. 36, No. 57 and No. 44 Atlantic Sun Conference, both just so hap- ranked teams in the country at the time of pen to play the same sport. their match. Both the men and women’s tennis pro- The women’s program currently sits grams are currently on winning streaks; atop the A-Sun standings. With only four the women have won six straight matches matches to go, the Ospreys have a chance to to the men’s four consecutive match wins. make a run at their second conference title The women boast a 10-4 record includ- in the last three years. ing a perfect 5-0 record against A-Sun op- On the other hand, the men’s tennis ponents. On the other hand, the men hold team is second in the conference standings; a slightly better record at 14-5, though however they are No. 56 in the country, the they’re 4-1 against conference opponents. highest ranked team in the A-Sun. Similar Both teams have been playing strong to the women, the men have an opportunity tennis, especially at home. For the women, to continue their run and go after back-to- they have been unstoppable at the UNF back conference titles Tennis Complex, posting an undefeated Both teams will be at home this week- record of 6-0. The men, who have been end as they host two A-Sun opponents. equally impressive on their home courts, UNF will host Belmont University April 6. have a 9-2 record at home including a win The team will then play host to Lipscomb over then No. 42 South Alabama and No. 33 University April 7. UNC Wilmington. Both teams have played a tough non- conference schedule this season. Three of the women’s four losses have come against ranked opponents, including the No. 10 and Email Zach Morgan at No. 18 ranked teams in the country at the [email protected] time of their match, Miami and Florida Follow @spinnakersports. State, respectively.

Softball’s freshman wins second A-Sun Pitcher of the Week By jordan harirchi assistant sports editor strikeouts and allowed two hits. In her final appearance of the week, Freshman softball player Kaylie Wallace Wallace pitched four and a third innings won her second Atlantic Sun Pitcher of the against the Belmont Bruins (6-24, 1-3 Week award. A-Sun). She racked up three strikeouts In her award-winning week, Wallace and allowed four runs — three of them posted a 0.91 ERA, had two shutouts and earned — leading to a no-decision against 18 strikeouts in 23 innings of work, earn- the Bruins. ing wins against conference foes Stetson Wallace has been a big part of the University (17-12, 2-2 A-Sun) and Lipscomb Ospreys’ success this year, posting University (22-10, 2-2 A-Sun) in five appear- a 12-3 record in 24 appearances. The ances. She allowed just three earned runs Ospreys’ record is currently 22-15, 4-2 in on the week. conference play. Wallace pitched seven innings against the Wallace’s 12 victories are in a multi- Hatters March 26, allowing two hits and player tie at No. 56 in Division I, and her striking out eight batters. Against the 1.19 ERA on the season is No. 22 in Division Bison March 30, Wallace pitched seven in- I, according to the NCAA. Wallace has nings, allowing only three hits and striking posted 90 strikeouts in 105 and two thirds out four. The victory put an end to a seven- innings pitched. game losing streak against the Bison. The Ospreys next action is against the Wallace also pitched two innings of Kennesaw State University Owls (19-17, 4-2 relief against the University of Central A-Sun) April 6. Florida Knights (26-10) March 28 and al- Email Zach Morgan at most three innings of relief in the sec- [email protected] ond game against the Bison March 30. In Follow @spinnakersports. those relief innings, she racked up three SPORTS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 4, 2012 25

Sports in Brief Baylor finishes season perfect, wins national championship

Under the massive wingspan and domi- blew past the Fighting Irish. Baylor finished nating power of Brittney Greiner, the Baylor the game shooting 50 percent from the field Bears became the first team to finish 40-0 and holding ND to measly 35 percent. in NCAA history April 3 as they beat Notre Greiner was named the most outstand- Dame 80-61. ing player of the tournament. The team Greiner led all players with 26 points, beat Standford University, University of 13 rebounds and six blocks on the eve- California Santa Barbara, University of ning. The bears entered halftime of the Florida, Georgia Tech University and the championship game holding onto a six University of Tennessee en route to its point lead and just minutes away from its national championship. second national. Josh Brannock In the second half the team showed why it was ranked number one in the nation as it

courtesy of UNF wrestling On the right, UNF wrestler Ashley Rodriguez stands on the podium as she recieves the silver medal at the NCWA National Championships. Nike reveals new NFL uniforms After years of being branded by reebok, The only team that made significant the NFL has turned to Nike to dress its play- changes to its uniforms were the Seattle Se- All-American ers on Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays. ahawks. The Seahawks used the unveiling as The uniforms have been changed in many an oppotunity to continue its rebranding. ways, but for most teams it’s only slight. For An early indication from players who majority of the 32 teams that play in the were at the unveiling show that Nike hit the women’s wreslter National Football League, the only differ- mark instead of missed. ence was a change in the collar and a new Josh Brannock By Zach Morgan toughness than any other aspect of her sleek look. staff reporter skill set. But that’s not the only challenge. “There are so many obstacles that wres- The National Collegiate Women’s tlers have to overcome, sometimes even be- Ballsinga wins dodgeball championship Wrestling Association crowned UNF’s fore they actually wrestle,” Rodriguez said. first All-American wrestler after her per- One challenge for wrestlers is making After finishing the season with a 10-2 In the finals the team battled against the formance this season. UNF junior Ashley sure they are on or under weight for their record Ballsinga, captained by Isaac Stamm, number two-seeded Tune Squad. In a back- Rodriguez received the silver medal for weight class, Rodriguez said. headed into the UNF intramural dodgeball and-forth match Ballsinga out played Tune the 112-pound weight class at the NCWA Even for an All-American, there can be tournament as the fourth seed. Squad in the final moments and came away National Championships. The champion- difficulties, but Rodriguez’ performance After a first-round bye the team faced with a 13-11 win and shirts that showed the ships were held in Daytona March 8-10, and this season set her apart. At the end of the fifth-seeded Honey Badgers. In a close campus they were winners. UNF finished the event in 10th place out of the day, she collected a silver medal at fought battle Ballsinga came away with an Josh Brannock 18 teams. the national tournament and was named 8-6 win. The team breezed by the number Rodriguez, who bounced from Seminole an All-American. one-seeded Flock of Moosen 11-3. State College to Valencia College, finally Rodriguez wants to promote the sport of settled at UNF. As a child, she grew up play- wrestling to women. In high school, there ing sports, particularly volleyball and bas- were only two girls on the team, but during ketball, but during her junior year at Lake her junior year, the team had seven mem- Mary High School, she joined the wrestling bers, something she’s extremely proud of. team and never looked back. “I was really proud to see that kind of “It had been three years since I wrestled growth in such an uncommon sport for when I arrived at UNF,” Rodriguez said. women,” Rodriguez said. “So, when I found out we had a wrestling team, I was excited.” For Rodriguez, wrestling is special be- cause it’s truly a team sport and an individ- ual sport at the same time. She enjoys the thrill she gets during those few minutes on the mat when all of her hard work and ded- ication pays off. Though, Rodriguez admits, those couple of minutes can be the longest Email Zach Morgan at minutes of her life. [email protected] While she loves the sport of wrestling, Follow @spinnakersports. The Spinnaker is looking for your it can be a challenge for Rodriguez. She be- sports opinion. Email managing@ lieves wrestling is 90 percent mental and unfspinnaker.com to make a guest 10 percent physical. That’s exactly why appearance on “Inside the Huddle.” she spends more time developing mental SPORTS 26 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com

Upcoming schedule

BASEBALL MEN’S TENNIS MEN’S GOLF

4/5 @ ETSU 7:05 p.m. 4/6 VS BU 2 p.m. 4/7-8 Gary Koch Invitational

4/6 @ ETSU 7:05 p.m. 4/7 VS LU 2 p.m. (Tampa)

4/7 @ ETSU 1:05 p.m.

4/10 VS BCU 6 p.m.

SOFTBALL WOMEN’S TENNIS TRACK AND FIELD

4/6 @ KSU 4 p.m., 6 p.m. 4/6 VS BU 10 a.m. 4/6 South Florida

4/7 @ MU 2 p.m., 4 p.m. 4/7 VS LU 10 a.m. Invitational (Tampa)

4/6-7 Florida Relays

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BASEBALL SOFTBALL MEN’S TENNIS WOMEN’S TENNIS

MARCH 28 MARCH 28 MARCH 29 MARCH 29 UNF 7 FGCU 0 UNF 000 000 200 - 2 5 0 UCF 000 111 0 - 3 7 0 No. 52 UNF 6 FGCU 0

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WP- Hernandez, G. (3-1) LP- Karmer- WP- Audus, M. (12-5) LP- No. 2 D. Sotomarino, UNF, def. J. Moore, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1) No. 2 D. Day, UNF def. J. Evans, 6-1, 6-0 Radke, C. (0-1) is, A. (0-1) S- Dailey, J. (6) No. 3 N. Nemcesk, UNF, def. D. Tsamas, 6-2, 6-4 No. 3 S. Weymar, UNF, def. M. Bechtel, 6-3, 6-2 MARCH 30 No. 4 P. Davisson, UNF, def. M. Rock, 6-1, 7-5 No. 4 M. Aguirre, UNF, def. M. Diez, 6-0, 7-5 MARCH 30 Game 1 No. 5 L. Nahar, UNF, def. L. Lvovsky, 6-3, 6-4 No. 5 M. Cunningham, UNF, def. B. Botha, 6-1, 6-3 UNF 100 000 000 - 1 5 1 LU 210 020 0 - 5 7 2 No. 6 M. Beiler, STET, def. T. Kranz, 6-4, 6-4 No. 6 R. Pereira, UNF def. G. Mandic, 6-3, 6-1

KSU 021 010 01X - 5 9 1 UNF 040 000 0 - 4 11 4

WP- Carr, J. (6-1) LP- Westwood, K. WP- Wallace, K. (12-3) LP- DOUBLES DOUBLES (2-3) S- McCalvin, J. (1) HR- Howard, Kiihnl, W. (17-5) KSU (4) No. 1 Nemcesk/Sotomarino, UNF, def. Rock/Lvovsky 8-4 No. 1 No. 78 Berkenbrock/Aviles, UNF, def. Evans/Man- dic, 8-5 Game 2 No. 2 Edgar/Buerchner, UNF, def. Tsamas/Moore 8-2 MARCH 31 No. 2 Weymar/Pereira, UNF def. Bechtel/Diez, 8-1 LU 000 000 0 - 0 3 1 No. 3 Bao/Beiler, STET, def. Nahar/Davisson 8-6 No. 3 Day/Aguirre, UNF, def. Botha/Means, 8-1 UNF 000 001 001 - 2 6 0 UNF 100 000 X - 1 2 0 March 31 KSU 000 132 00X - 6 12 1 WP- Anderson, A. (4-4) LP- No. 52 UNF 4 No. 71 Stetson 3 March 31 WP- Griffith, Z. (3-1) LP- Renner, M. Brown, A (4-6) S- Kiihnl, W. (1) (3-3) S- none HR- Karmeris, A., UNF 6 Stetson 1 UNF (2) SINGLES SINGLES APRIL 1 No. 1 M. Levanovich, STET, def. M. Buerchner, 7-5, 6-2 No. 1 A. Berkenbrock, UNF, def. S. Lazarevic, 6-1, 6-0 APRIL 1 No. 2 D. Sotomarino, UNF def. N. Stene, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 Game 1 No. 2 L. Aviles, UNF def. S. Gunning, 6-2, 6-4 UNF 020 010 000 - 3 9 2 No. 3 D. Berg, STET def. N. Nemcsek, 2-6, 7-5, 6-3 BU 010 030 0 - 4 5 2 No. 3 D. Day, UNF def. C. Tatje, 6-2, 6-3 No. 4 P. Davisson, UNF def. A. Riseng, 6-3, 6-3 KSU 000 001 003 - 4 8 0 No. 4 S. Weymar, UNF def. D. Bukajeva, 7-6, 6-4 UNF 102 001 1 - 5 10 2 No. 5 L. Nahar, UNF def. N. Debut, N. 6-1, 6-2 WP- McCalvin, J. (1-0) LP- Stermer, E. No. 5 L. Cable, STET, def. R. Pereira, 6-2, 6-2 WP- Brown, A. (5-6) LP- Vierra, No. 6 C. Espie, STET def. G. Edgar, 6-3, 6-2 (3-1) S- None M. (3-9) No. 6 M. Cunningham, UNF, def. J. Miller, 6-2, 6-3

Game 2 DOUBLES APRIL 3 DOUBLES BU 000 000 - 0 3 1 No. 1 No. 78 Berkenbrock/Aviles, UNF, def. Lazarevic/ UNF 000 001 001 - 2 6 0 No. 1 Nemcesk/Sotomarino, UNF def. Riseng/Stene, 9-8 MacDowell 8-2 UNF 000 017 - 8 11 0 No. 2 Buerchner/Edgar, UNF def. Espie/Levanovich, 8-3 No. 2 Pereira/Weymar, UNF, def. Bukajeva/Miller, 8-5 KSU 000 132 00X - 6 12 1 No. 3 Davisson/Nahar, UNF def. Berg/Debut, 9-8 No. 3 Aguirre/Day, UNF, def. Cable/Gunning, 8-2 WP- Goff, K. (4-5) LP- Vierra, M. WP- Griffith, Z. (3-1) LP- Renner, M. (3-10) (3-3) S- none HR- Karmeris, A., UNF (2) SPORTS Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com Wednesday, April 4, 2012 27

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Jordan Harirchi Josh Brannock Ryan Thompson Katie Gile Assistant Sports Editor Sports Editor Features Editor Staff Reporter

Question 1: Kentucky got the best of Kansas in the National Championship game, but who will have the better NBA career: Thomas Robinson or Anthony Davis?

Anthony Davis. Naismith, Best Defensive I think Robinson is going to do better at Anthony Davis. Definitely. He’s an impres- Davis is getting a lot of press and I think Player of the Year and MVP of the Final first. He’s bigger and has more experience, sive freshman, and if the legacy of Mr. he’s the expected choice, but I have to Four. The dude is a beast. but Davis has that natural talent to block Tebow is telling enough, impressive fresh- wonder about Robinson. He was the only everything and anything. I see a lot of men go far in the professional leagues. unanimous All-American selection, and I Dwight Howard in Davis. have a feeling he has some staying power.

Question 2: Joining in a current ESPN debate, who is the best all-around player in Major League Baseball?

I’m honestly not a big baseball fan, but I Tough, but if it’s all-around I’m going Jackie Robinson. Babe Ruth. The Babe owned it all the think I’ll take Albert Pujols. His contract with Robinson Cano. The guy is the best way. Given, it would take some seri- says so at least. hitting second baseman right now and is ous smelling salts, a heater and a Ouija a great fielder. board to get him playing again. But, who wouldn’t pay to see that show?

Question 3: What do you think of UNF’s win over UF?

Beast mode. Why can’t UNF win against It’s a great win to give the program some I just want to give a shoutout to all the SWOOP! In football, I’m a Gator and a the big dogs? Well, they can. national attention, but it was a Tuesday students who wear Gator gear around Jaguar, but in baseball, soccer, basketball game and UF’s got injuries. They put eight UNF. Embarrassment is a sickness. Get and everything else UNF has to offer, it’s pitchers on the mound and took out the well soon. Ospreys all the way! That’s not treason, is starter after one inning. it? Umm … don’t hurt me.

Zach Morgan Age requirement or business proposition, you tell me

After a starting lineup chock full of time. So the age requirement probably professional sport. I’m only trying to fur- underclassmen won the NCAA National wasn’t invented to coerce players to learn Jordan ther the conversation and raise questions Championship, the only question left to ask more before making the cover of Sports that may not have been asked or thought of. is which one of those players won’t go pro. Illustrated. Harirchi Is there really any benefit for the players In a world where money and material Sending these kids into the college bas- /// Assistant Sports Editor regarding this issue? If these athletes ever goods are a driving force behind its work- ketball environment to play for big-time do feel they are being cut short in the long ings, one is left to ask why there is an age programs, makes the school, the conference run and protest for a lengthy amount of requirement past legal adulthood to enter the school is in, broadcasting networks and has to offer, or is the school advertised time, maybe the NBA will outsource like the National Basketball Association. various sponsors millions of dollars richer. strictly on how quickly and efficiently it many other companies do when dealing Players like Kobe Bryant, Dwight But what’s in the best interest of the kids? can prepare you for the NBA? with employees’ complaints. Howard, Moses Malone and Lebron James Whether you’re for the age requirement In 2009, David Stern, the commissioner Can you imagine an NBA with all inter- have all come out of high school and been the way it is now or in support of allowing of the NBA, was quoted, saying the move to national players? successful. I know every high school en- players to go pro after high school, you re- require players to be 19 and one year out of trant in the NBA hasn’t fared as well as ally have to question the reason behind an high school was a “business decision.” And these remarkable players, but it seems rais- age requirement. Why should a player who that’s exactly what it is: a business decision ing the age initially wasn’t about ensuring is capable of going pro after high school be strictly for the big dogs, where the pawns in a more polished product or because of a forced to spend a year without a big pay- the puzzle are forgotten or simply not cared difficulty in measuring high school talent check, all the while filling the pockets of for past their potential to maximize profit. against pro talent. many other parties despite the danger of a Subjects such as this, and the case for pay- If I was going to enter the draft out of career-ending injury? ing college athletes, will always litter con- Email Jordan Harirchi at high school but chose to go to college, I How does a recruiting conversation go versations regarding college sports. I’m [email protected]. probably would take a pottery or music with these top college programs? Is there not trying to convince you there should or Follow @spinnakersports. class instead of pre-calculus to pass my any reference to the academics the school shouldn’t be an age requirement for any SPORTS 28 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Spinnaker // unfspinnaker.com