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STARS Citation Rollins College, "Sandspur, Vol 109, No 07, November 08, 2002" (2002). The Rollins Sandspur. 190. https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cfm-sandspur/190 "he Oldest College Newspaper in Florida November 8, 2002 Rollins College • Winter Park, Florida Vol. 109, No. 7 entertainment Meet the Parents • Family Weekend 2002 is a great success, drawing over 250 Good Charlotte's lat­ est CD, The Young families. and the Hopeless, by Eliza Osborn features 14 tracks full features editor of original lyrics. This weekend par­ Check out our review. ents and relatives of Rollins page 7 students flocked to the cam­ pus for the annual Family Weekend. The weekend, orts intended to better acquaint families with the college, was full of activities designed for both students and their relatives.

Relatives began photo / NATALIE MlLLAN arriving on Friday when, QUALITY TIME: Senior Leighann Kurpetski (second from left) and her family enjoy the Juice after checking in, they were 'n Jazz event on Sunday morning in front of the Cornell Campus Center. given the opportunity to lowed by an open house at tion of the museum. cer games later that night. Scott Farrell aids the visit classes with Rollins the Cornell Fine Arts On Friday evening, On Saturday, men's soccer team in Students, and attend confer­ Museum. The open house families and faculty were President Borenstein began a strong defensive ences with the faculty advi­ gave families a chance to see invited to a reception on the the morning by speaking effort against Warner sors. the featured artwork of Rima Fine Arts Museum patio, about the latest campus Campus tours were Southern and North Jabbur as well as the ever- and were able to attend both developments in the offered later in the day, fol- popular permanent collec­ the men's and women's soc­ CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Florida. page 12 Revolutionary Driving Forces on the inside • Brace yourself, was designed by the director Rollins is getting of publications in the Office Leadership of Public Relations, Mary opinions • President three exceptional presenta­ its own Wismar-Davis. One writer has lived tions given by speakers specialized The specialized in sunny Florida his Bornstein featured addressing the issues license plate will cost an impacting today's college license plate. additional $27 to the stan­ whole life and has no on the cover of by Kim Haire idea of what a "true presidents. The speeches dard registration fees for a the latest issue of were given last March at the news editor Florida tag, but $25 will be winter" is, and does The Presidency. 65 th annual Southern Rollins College will returned to Rollins College. not care. University Conference, of spread into the streets along Twenty-one of the by Kim Burdges which Bornstein is presi­ with other Florida universi­ ICUF schools have taken the staff reporter page 5 dent. ties and colleges, with their opportunity to display their The stereotype of a After hearing the newest addition: a Rollins school pride on license on the street president may be one of speeches last March, College license plate. plates. However, this high response has caused a pro­ Athletic events hap­ intimidation or in accessibil­ Bornstein made the sugges­ Within the next year, tion to The Presidency maga­ the Rollins license plate will duction delay by the state. pen all the time, but ity, but walking into the weathered white paneled zine to include the speeches. be issued along with 21 Schools should expect to support is often hard office of Rollins College "I was thrilled that other institutions in the wait almost one year before to find. Several stu­ President, Rita Bornstein, [The Presidency] thought it Independent Colleges and the license plates will be dents explain why those myths are quickly dis­ was important enough to Universities of Florida available for purchase from they do or do not go pelled. She is a powerful devote the entire issue to the (ICUF). the Department of Motor to sporting events. lady, who warmly welcomes talks that were given at the The Rollins plate CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 the opportunity to commu­ conference/- said Bornstein. page 7 nicate with students and talk "I am very proud of it." DA about her views and actions Along with the features as president. many responsibilities a pres­ WPRK, 91.5 FM, has This month ident has, perhaps the most experienced an President Bornstein graces difficult one is finding the increase in student the cover of The Presidency time to balance all these magazine, along with the important responsibilities. DEANRC and alumni involve­ ment this year. Read University of Virginia "There is so much to President and the President do and never enough time to more about, our cam­ do it," explains Bornstein. "I pus radio station on of Indiana University. The photo / ROLLINS R-TOWN latest issue of The Presidency would love to go to every ROLLINS PLATE: Students can expect to see this design on page 9 contains the transcripts of CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 a Rollins specialty license plate sometime next year. rollins college, winter park Hthe sandspur news

Family Weekend Success Bornstein Shares High Hopes for Rollins Continued from Page 1 continental breakfast out­ Continued from Page 1 ing to get right at the top of dent. This fogged vision side the Cornell Campus athletic event, and every the list." leads many people to have Galloway room. This was misperceptions of a college followed by different ses­ Center, which featured the play, and every single thing As for the hurdles president either being too sions discussing student suc­ music of a Rollins faculty our students do. I would just preventing Rollins' climb to powerful or not powerful cess. The families registered jazz duo. After Juice and love it, but there is just not the top, the biggest one may enough. for sessions by choice, and Jazz, a Nondenominational enough time. I think that "In the real world of "Everybody has a different session topics Founders Day Worship that is the most frustrating. I included "Achieving Success Service was held in the do a lot, but not quite every­ the academy, presi­ slightly different view of [a through Involvement," chapel. Borenstein, Dr. thing." dents are called upon president's role]," explains Bornstein. "The view they "Achieving Success through Patrick Powers, and the When asked about to be academic lead­ how the majority of her time see is not the view of the Academic Career Planning," Rollins Chapel Choir led a ers, financial man­ and "Achieving Success service celebrating the 117th is spent, Bornstein carefully whole thing. In an institution through Personal anniversary of the founding outlines the delicate balance agers, and fund rais­ of higher education, the Responsibility." of the school. that she must achieve in her ers, as well as public president operates different­ ly from a cooperate CEO. Later, families saw It is obvious that position. intellectuals, civic how this success is imple­ family weekend, with all the "I try to do every­ Here I work with a group of mented by attending classes activities it had to offer, was thing, because if I only did leaders, and econom­ faculty, who are extremely with different Rollins profes­ a rousing success. one aspect of the job I would ic development well trained experts in their sors. Dr. Lee Lines taught a Freshmen Deter find it boring/' says cheerleaders." field. It is a unique kind of class on International Hinrich agrees. "I thought it Bornstein. "I do spend a lot governance system we have Business, Dr. John Sinclair was very well organized," of time on financial matters, Dr. Rita Bornstein in America and a very demo­ taught on the subject of the Hinrich said. "My mom and planning, strategies, fund Rollins President cratic one, but it is hard to Arts, Dr. Thomas Moore my sister had fun, everyone raisers, but I also try to manage sometimes." taught a Science class, and was really nice to them." spend time on student Bornstein like many an English class was taught Freshmen Whit affairs, student life and aca­ be the school's most popular of her colleges may find their by Dr. Maurice O'Sullivan. Wisemar also had a positive demic issues." draw. positions challenging and Saturday's activities experience from the week­ Her future vision for "People think of hard to find a balance, but were brought to a close by end. Rollins is to be the best of the Florida as a fun in the sun overall very rewarding. an informal picnic at the "My parents liked best. "I want Rollins to be place," says Bornstein. She "It's a great honor to Alfond pool. going to the events and named as one of the top explains that the populariza­ be president of a college," Later that night, learning about Rollins. They schools in the country," tion of Florida as a tourist concludes Bornstein. "It is a families were entertained by had a good weekend here." Bornstein enthusiastically state and the state's attrac­ real privilege and I think all attending the women's vol­ said Wisemar. responds. "Whenever any­ tive climate sometimes cre­ of us try to be the very best leyball game and ACE Family Weekend one asks, 'tell me what the ates the false idea that stu­ we can and hold ourselves to Unplugged, a musical event provided a great way for best schools in America are?' dents will be less motivated the highest standards." sponsored by ACE, featur­ families to see Rollins first­ Automatically, Rollins will to study. To view Borstein's ing outside local performers, hand, and to spend more be named. I think we are Unfortunately, article, check it out at as well as Rollins Students. time with their kids. It was close. Regionally, I'm sure, Bornstein feels that many www.rollins.edu/pres/fall02. Families and stu­ clearly enjoyed by all. we are right at the top, but people do not clearly under­ html. dents began Sunday with a nationally we are still work­ stand the roles of a presi­

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2002 ELECTION Students Support Politics THIS WEEK'S Tuned out, Through Election Preparations • The Rollins banking, door to door cam­ tion race will commence College paigning, and communicat­ soon. turned off ing through word of mouth. On Election Day, Democrats revive "Basically, we are Rollins students assisted the Voter turnout rates among political interests trying to get everyone inter­ Orange County Democrats WEATHER 18- to 24-year-olds in the ested in politics," said with greeting and watching among students Culverhouse. "Since the Med States have dropped the polls. Once the polls fTidavll-8 during election College Republican Club is closed several students Mostly Sunny by one-third since 1972. time. inactive, we are trying to went to the democratic vic­ assume the role of getting tory party. The party was bv Kim Burdqes everyone more involved in held at the Embassy Suites staff reporter Disaffected youth in downtown Orlando, Percent of 18-to 24-year-olds Election Day may where it was a joint celebra­ have been Tuesday, but icirwic^kirjrir tion for local candidates who say that... Rollins students have been including an appearance 80763° working diligently to help from candidate Harry 0% Chance of Rain local candidates. The Rollins Jacobs. Voting is a duty College Democrats have Although the SaKrdavH-9 been working closely with Rollins College Republican Partly Cloudy the Orange County Club is inactive, David Voting is a responsibility Democrats, University of Smith, a former member, Central Florida Democrats encourages many students Voting is a right and the Grass Roots cam­ to still become involved paign in order to support with the issues. democratic candidates. "Try to be as inform­ Probably the most ative as possible" explains 82766° Voting is a choice watched candidates in this Smith. "Look at the issues 0% Chance of Rain election season were guber­ and see where you fall." Sunday 11-10 natorial candidate Bill Culverhouse also Partly Cloudy Politicians prefer to talk McBride, attorney general voting and political sys­ has advice to voters in with older, wealthier people candidate Buddy Dyer, and tems." future elections. "Wherever the 24th senatorial candi­ Currently the you live it does not matter date Harry Jacobs. Democratic Club has as long as you participate," John Culverhouse, approximately 43 members, explains Culverhouse. the President of the Rollins but they are hoping to "Every one has one vote and College Democrats, said attract new members. They one voice, so use it. If you 82767° that Rollins students have also hope to keep interest in are not happy with a politi­ 10% Chance of Rain assisted the candidates in their cause after the current cian vote somebody else in. Monday 1TH many areas of campaigning. campaign, because cam­ Make your voice heard." Such tasks included phone paigning for the 2004 elec­ Partly Cloudy Campus Awaits the

Tight congressional races 2003 Release 84772° Where Senate and House races are close and how of Rollins 20% Chance of Rain the balance of power might shift in the House: License Plate Tuesday 11-12 Senate toss-up states Isolated T-Storms Continued from Page 1 Toss-ups Other states with races Vehicles. Florida has over 50 specialty license plates, varying from professional sports teams, to environ­ 83766° mental support, to branches 30% Chance of Rain of the armed forces. These Wechesday 11-13 specialty tags cost approxi­ Partly Cloudy mately $15 to $25 more than a standardized Florida tag. The revenues from these tags support a specific organization represented on the tag. There are currently 81763° four ICUF institutions with 10% Chance of Rain tags already on the road. These schools are University Tlxrsdayim A Big Win for the OF POWERS of Miami, Barry University, Partly Cloudy Bethune-Cookman College, Republican Party HOUSE: SENATE; and Florida Memorial College. Rollins College 46 Dem. 204 Dem. hopes to join these institu­ 51 GOP 226 GOP tions next year with student, Ind. 1 Ind. 1 faculty and alumni support Undecided 2 Undecided 4 •80761° displaying a specialty tag. 10% Chance of Rain As OF NOVEMBER 6, 2002 • • rollins college, winter park Hthe sandsp ur Will There Be Jobs? Who Would You workers feel little confidence is going on around them to Like To Be Today? • With the econo­ about job security. help them transition into the my and world as In the November 4th working world. • Finding identity More than ever, stu­ even think about it—you just unstable as ever, CBS/New York Times poll, buy what you like. 52% of Americans believe dents need to be doing all in clothing comes new questions they can while in school to I would like to have the country is on the wrong with a price-and more faith in people, but we face grads-to-be. track compared with 41% give them any possible edge over the competition for the it's more than just are a culture riddled with who feel the country is on insecurities and pressure to by Darren J. Kettles the right track. few jobs available. "It's a dif­ money. staff reporter ferent world," says conform, and so I just don't "Americans are feel­ by Sally Smith Crummer Coordinator of buy this answer. Morris Berman, ing much less secure about opinions editor If there were a com­ author of the book The their own job futures," said Career Services, Erin Pianko. Who are we? Are we pany with clothes identical Twilight of the American Carl Van Horn, Director if "Students are working that the friends we keep, as our to those of Abercrombie and Culture, believes that like the much harder to get jobs." parents told us? Are we Fitch, but whose symbol was ancient Romans, the barbar­ "Students need to be "It's too easy to fall a swastika, would we buy ian at our gates this time more involved with intern­ what we eat, as our doctors into the trap of being their clothes? No. And why around is the global, corpo­ ships, as members of student tell us? Are we what other not? Because we don't want rate and consumer culture inactive while in groups or professional people think of us, as our to be associated with what that is suffocating our intel­ school. We strongly groups," says Tom Barr, insecurities would have us believe? Maybe we are none that symbol stands for. lectual aspirations and abili­ encourage students Assistant Director of Career ties. Americans are experi­ Services at University of of these things, or perhaps a Clearly, there is encing some 'dark ages' all to get involved." Central Florida. "It's too combination of each one, something about these cloth­ around them, and it does not Tom Barr easy to fall into the trap of mixed in with a million ing companies with which being inactive while in other details. Who knows? we crave to be associated, appear that a shift will hap­ Career Services, UCF pen anytime soon. school. We strongly encour­ What I do know is whether it be looks, social I do not know if I can the John J. Heldrich Center age students to get involved that no matter what we are status, financial status, or a honestly remember a time for Workforce Development as early as freshman or inside, we create who we are combination of all three. But when I felt so much instabil­ at Rutgers University. sophomore years - it is that outside everyday—a per­ what are we ignoring for the ity in almost every aspect of How is all of this important." sona we show to the world status these logos afford us? my life. The United States is uncertainty within the Wondering whether that says "I am conserva­ Most of these major on the verge of war; an elec­ American culture affecting soon-to-be Rollins graduates tive" or "I work out" or "I clothing companies utilize tion is teetering in the hands Rollins students as many of feel as if their outlook for like Star Trek." sweatshop labor, exploiting of uncertainty that could the student body embark post-graduation looked People have been other cultures, not only in shift the power in congress upon graduation? For many bright brought mixed reac­ telling me for years not to their natural resources, but into even more despair; con­ students the reality of the tions. "I never really judge a book by its cover and also in their people and their sumer confidence is at its working world will be upon thought of it (employment) blah, blah, blah. Frankly, I dignity. This is what we are lowest level in ten years; them, and those who best as a problem, but I know think that saying is ridicu­ really supporting when we unemployment is still plum­ prepare themselves will be that is not realistic," says lous. Not only do we con­ choose to sport theirAl,Qg£>$j meting with over two mil­ the ones most likely to expe­ April Brown, a Rollins sen­ stantly judge people by what Not only tna.fe>0J^utj lion lost jobs; corporate cor­ rience the greatest success. I ior set to graduate in they look like, we manipu­ have we ever stopped to ruption is still taking its toll can only hope that students December. "But I am opti- late how everyone will think think what it means to be on worker morale, and are paying attention to what CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 about us by the way we wearing a logo on your dress, the way we cut our clothes? You go into Gap hair, the way we do every­ and you buy a 25 dollar t- thing. We plan for judgment. shirt with a Gap logo that; We crave judgment. We cost them 25 cents to make irv know we have to choose another country. You havei how the world perceives us, just paid a company a and we dress accordingly. ridiculous amount of money Case in point: logo to be their walking, talking clothing. Why do we choose advertisement. to spend extra money on t- Let me repeat that, in shirts, etc. with particular case you didn't get it: you logos on them? Is it because are paying these companies we truly believe in that com­ to advertise for them. pany and what it stands for, They create the like wearing a yellow ribbon image, sell us the clothes after a tragedy or having a that give us an automatic bumper sticker endorsing a association with that image. political candidate? Of Then we wear the clothing, course not. perpetuate and "sell" the There are two rea­ image, and others are sons I can think of for why inclined to be part of the we, as a culture, are image as well, and so go to obsessed with logo clothing: the Gap to purchase their (1) we like the style of the very own corporate-created clothes, and (2) we secretly, image. maybe even unknowingly, I'm not trying to want to be identified with a point my finger at anyone. I, particular type of person too, fall victim to the pres­ who would wear a certain sure put on us to portray brand of clothing. ourselves as we want to be Now I know that seen, but I have grown out of everyone will claim that they wanting to be an advertise­ are part of the first group of ment for companies, espe­ shoppers. You don't care cially those I could never what others think. You just support. And today, even if I happen to enjoy spending 50 am associated with a certain dollars on a shirt because it group because of the way I really represents who you dress, that group will never are as a person. Or you don't CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 mllins college, winter park opinions the sandspur H THE Sorrow Jobs Welcome To Rollins Continued from Page 4 qlte OCcCest CoCCege • When it comes was given accounts of their plow looks like. I despise mistic." Newspaper in Tforida childhood .and how they December and January here Mariana Lobon, a to cold weather, I were forced to walk five FOUNDED IN 1894 (luckily I am in the Rollins junior studying ele­ have two words miles in the snow to school, Caribbean some of mentary education is wor­ NOVEMBER 8, 2002 for you: Winter supposedly uphill both December), thus I couldn't ried about the economy and VOLUME 109, NUMBER 7 ways. I was told that winter imagine living in it for the prospect of war upon schminter. was a horrid occasion and longer than that. I hate the graduation. "It is very much ESTABLISHED IN 1894 by David Grasso that I should be glad that I two days a year it freezes on my mind. I would love to WITH THE FOLLOWING staff reporter was in the Sunshine State. So because my mom makes me have things go the way I EDITORIAL: I spent my youth, under a go outside a cover all the planned, but I am realistic Performing my blue clear sunny sky, jump­ tropical plants with blankets they may not." "Unassuming yet almighty, nightly ritual of channel ing into my backyard pool to prevent them from dying. I only hope students sharp, and pointed, well surfing, I came upon The anytime of the year, and rid­ So now that you are paying attention and are rounded yet many-sided, Weather Channel and had a ing in my mom's Jaguar on a know about my history, you doing everything possible to assiduously tenacious, victori­ sudden realization; there palm tree lined boulevard to can see how I paved the road expand their own personal ous in single combat and there­ exists a place not too far school. to being a brat when it stability as they transform fore without a peer, wonderful­ away from here in our very ly attractive and extensive in To make things comes to cold weather. God themselves from a nurturing circulation; all these will be own nation that is already worse, during the winter we forbid the temperature fall Rollins environment to an found upon investigation to be getting snow and ice. This would vacation in the below 50 degrees—I lock increasing "in your face" among the extraordinary quali­ week it was the New Caribbean, where it would myself into my house and unstable U.S. that may very ties of Vie Sandspur." England states, but in a short be warm. We never vaca­ become a recluse, going out­ well be near to reliving the while most states will be JENNIFER L. WILLIAMS tioned up North during the side only to run to my car. Roman experience. experiencing cold weather. winter, because my parents Editor-in-Chief And if the sky is not bright, I So I sat there and didn't want to. To this day, I fall into depression, and Clothes SECTION EDITORS pondered, what is winter have yet to see snowfall, and don't even want to get out of Continued from Page 4 KIM HAIRE SUSAN anyway? To me, David I have never been skiing or bed. again be a corporate created News HERRADA Grasso, winter is very differ­ ice skating outdoors. To the I have come to the image. ELIZA OSBORN Entertainment ent than to the majority of best of my recollection, Features HEATHER conclusion that the reason And, yes, I still wear SALLY SMITH GENNACCARO the students here at Rollins, sadly, the only time I have you see rapid suburbaniza­ some of my old logo t-shirts Opinions Photo who come from places in the been ice skating was at tion and a massive influx of shirts, but I choose to turn DANIEL TOZZI MEGHAN North. This is a direct result Downtown Disney one year people arriving in Florida them inside out so that the Sports BARNARD of my lifelong residency here when they had a rink set up and not states to such as logo doesn't show (and I try Calendar next to shops. KIM HENRY in sunny happy Florida, Wisconsin is because it is to buy clothes only from Copy where the winters are mild When I moved from better (if it is otherwise, companies I can morally and the sun is always shin­ Miami to Orlando, I thought please do not enlighten me, support). STAFF ing. this town was Siberia. I ignorance is bliss). I don't see The fact is, people MARISSA DARREN I was born on a hot, endured something remote­ why people put up with cold will forever judge you by ir-BLocK KETTLES weather when they know a Staff Writer Staff Writer humid, sunny July day on ly closer to a "real winter." I the way you look, just as AMY NATALIE MILLAN the edge of the ocean on the remember being fascinated place like Florida exists. you will judge yourself and BREWBAKER Photographer world-famous Miami Beach. by being able to see your Okay, so maybe I am others by the same criteria. Staff Writer JENNY PETTERS So from birth I was pro­ breath, turning on the heat a little Florida-centric. But It's just the way things are. KlM BURDGES Staff Writer Staff Writer ROBERT grammed for a life in Sun to your car, or getting a thin you Northerners should be But you should know that DAVID GRASSO WALKER Belt. Winter for me is less sheet of ice of your lawn in glad that you sought refuge you do have a choice in the Staff Writer Staff Writer than 65 degrees, or any the morning. at Rollins for the winter. matter as to who or what Liz KAST weather that requires me to So before you cry a Consider this lifestyle free of you want to support and Staff Writer wear one of those nifty GAP river for me, realize how for­ winter toil after you gradu­ take your decisions serious­ CHARLES WOODS Photographer hoodies. tunate I am. Who cares that ate. One day, your kids will ly, because they say a lot Growing up in I never experienced one of thank you. I know I thank about you. So next time you BRAD S. ABOFF those "true" winters, and my parents all the time. get dressed or go shopping, Production Manager Miami and being a child of two parents from up North, I don't know what a snow ask yourself, who are you? MlLISSA MlSIEWICZ Business Manager DEAN HYBL (Running Off at the Mouth: The (Editor Speaks Editorial Advisor TONI HOLBROOK rehearsal last Friday and I out of the thirteen of us liv­ to rest. I know that it is hard Business Advisor It seems like every­ one on campus is taking his did not see her on campus ing in Pflug have been ill. when you have classes, The Sandspur is published weekly Living in close quarters on Fridays and maintains a circula­ or her turn being sick. I was all weekend. When I saw studying, projects, and tion of 1,700. ill about four weeks ago and her on Monday, I asked here makes it very easy to pass rehearsals hanging over The Editorial Board extends an am still not completely over where she had been. She germs from person to per­ your head but it is necessary invitation to our readers to submit it. My symptoms included a told me that she had felt ter­ son. This is especially true for your health. Otherwise, letters and articles. In order for a let­ in a college dorm where ter to be considered for publication, pounding headache, dizzi­ rible all weekend long. you will just continue to feel everyone goes about their it must include the name and tele­ ness, sore throat, and stuffy Later that same day I terrible and pass germs on to phone number of the author. saw a note posted on Dr. day whether they are sick or everyone else. In considering a submission for nose among other things. I Lackman's •••••••••••• • ••••••••••• notr spread- publication, The Sandspur reserves ended up spending an entire Drink plenty of liq­ the right to edit letters and articles. day in bed feeling horrible. office door in \ \ ing germs to uids, eat some soup, and Submit all letters and articles to the I other stu- However, after that I felt the music \ Jennifer L. buy some over the counter address below or bring them to our building that • • dents. medicine from Walgreens. offices on the third floor of the Mills well enough to go on with Memorial Center. All submissions my daily responsibilities said she • Just lay in bed and watch must include a printed copy with a Williams • Honestly, I although I was still not 100% would not be ; movies, or sleep for that saved copy on disk (saved as a in today due \ Z am amazed matter. Realize that Word Document) and must be better. Editor-in-Chief received in The Sandspur offices no Over the past couple to illness. ••• ••••••••••• at how those although you will be miss­ later than 10 am on the Tuesday Students and faculty alike select students around cam- ing classes, what do you prior to publication. weeks I noticed that people in chamber singers were tak­ are being plagued by sick­ pus have managed to avoid really expect to accomplish ness that is spreading like getting sick. They must by going if your head is The Sandspur ing turns getting sick. Some people did not feel well but wild fire throughout our have the most efficient pounding so hard you can't 1000 Holt Avenue - 2742 campus. immune systems known to see straight? Do yourself Winter Park, FL 32789 were still able to come to rehearsal where as others It got me thinking man. and your classmates a favor Phone: (407) 646-2393 about just how many people In regards to the rest by keeping your germs to Advertising: (407) 646-2696 simply had to stay at home. have been sick recently. I of us who are sick, the key to yourself. E-Mail Us At: Freshman voice thought about my own getting better is to admit that [email protected] major, Kelly Bylsma missed house and realized that eight ISSN: 0035-7936 you are sick and take a day rollins college, winter park gthe sandspur nntertainmGnt mm mm* PICTUKG WW Transsexual in the galaxy of ence to leave if they are • A true freak- 7 Transylvania, two clean-cut offended by: sex, nudity , show with a favor­ newly engaged kids- Brad drugs, or offensive knowl­ able twist. The and Janet, plus the blond edge. He tells us that if that show is a must- beefcake (one of Frank's is the case, "to kindly get the If you have a craving for something different, and see for all virgin maniacal creations), the f*** out." I was already sur­ prised by the comment, yet don't want to go too far from Rollins, you might want to viewers. hunchback henchman (Riff smugly amused. check out Shiki Japanese Cuisine. Just a stone's throw down Raff), the incestuous sister by Susan M. Herrada All the "virgins" Park Avenue, Shiki offers a wide selection of Japanese food, (Magenta), and the tap- entertainment editor (first-time attendees) are including everything from Sushi to Steak, at a reasonable dancing groupie 7 then invited to congregate at price, A few weeks ago, I (Columbia). the front. So my roommate Having been to many Sushi bars, I know how lim­ entered my roommate and Basically Brad and and I go. The man picks out ited the menu tends to be (Is it a law that they all have the myself into a sweepstakes Janet end up at Frank's man­ three "victims" and the Kirin beer advertisement/ sushi menu on every table? I from the Orlando Sentinel. sion and fall into his sexual, crowd starts yelling "offen­ think so.) However, at Shiki the variety of the menu is To my surprise, my friend twisted ways. Frank is a sex­ sive names" at them- a above and beyond any I have come across. informed me that she had ually bizarre character, who "Rocky Horror-type wel­ The selection of appetizers alone is enough to make won four tickets to see the has an odd kind of appeal come." Then we sit down, you feel full, with over 40 creative and mouth-watering Rocky Horror Picture Show especially to women. after having been de-vir- choices, including such items as tofu deep fried with seal- at Universal Studios City Somehow Janet, usually 7 ginized to watch the show. lions, Bar-B-Q Eel, and sauteed seaweed salad with bits of Walk Movie Theaters. very conservative, ends up Basically, the movie Tuna. Yes, I know overwhelmed by libido and plays on the screen as the The selections from the dinner menu are also great Halloween is over... and yes, attacks the beefcake guy, because, as many sushi-lovers with friends know, not I know that the Rocky while her fiance Brad, some­ cast crew act out to it live in everyone likes raw fish. A lot of people don't even like the Horror Picture show proba­ front of the theater. The sound of sushi. However, we sushi fanatics know that they bly won't be coming out acting" is basically a just haven't tried the right stuff yet. again until next smart-mouthed You can lure the cooked-food fans to eat with you October. But mockery. The at Shiki with such meals as the Tempura & Terivaki combo the show is so cast yells sexual platter, which includes chicken, fish, and beef with a teriya- unique and and vile com- ki sauce and assorted ternpura or try the garlic steak with dynamic that e n t s shitaV ;'ork Strip steak grilled with shitake mush- I would still throughout the roorr like to tell you entire movie, so For the raw fish crowd, the selection of sashimi, about it, and you are not only sushi, hand rolls, and fish roe outnumbers the amount of hope you will check it paying attention to the stimulants being passed around campus during finals out next year when you hear movie, but also giggling week. And Shiki's e: rolls, with over 40 to choose that it's out. It's definitely how ends, up in bed with with the commentary. Twice from, are inventive and diverse. worth seeing - at least once Frank. The film portrays the the entertainment in one! I recommend trying the Iso Maki Roll (mixed tem­ in your lifetime. I guarantee sexual confusion of the 70's, The two hours at the pura fish served with a slightly sweet Ponzu sauce) as well you will see few other shows as well as the decadent theater was like witnessing a as the Ultimate Tuna Roil (crab, shrimp, cucumber, and as twisted, lustful, and morality of that time period. cult in action. The audience nnaise wrapped in seaweed and rice and topped with demented - yet interestingly The show starts at members knew all the songs, slices of tuna). These roEs will be especially good for begin­ appealing. midnight, and upon entering the dances, and threw their ners; I consider them one step up from the classic but some­ The Rocky Horror the theater I realize that I am goodie-bag contents around times boring California Roll. Picture show basically arose one of the few individuals in according to the cues. Although the selection at Shiki is good, the sushi from an experimental pro­ the audience lacking purple Consequently I ended up itself is not the best 1 have ever had. It lacks something in duction in a London Theater, hair, gothic gear, or combat with kernels and corn in my presentation, and many of the rolls are a little bland. I rec­ which turned, into a smash boots. Then I am offered to shirt. All in all, it was a ommend lots of the classic wasabi (spicy green mustard) international stage hit, and buy a little plastic goodie good- very interesting time. mixed with soy sauce for dipping, but not too much for finally morphed into a bag for $5 filled with con­ I have never experiences a beginners, as wasabi is very hot and usually, like sushi motion picture (all within an tents such as rice, corn ker­ show like this, which was itself, an acquired taste. 18-month span). The filming nels, latex gloves, and party even more blunt and sexual As for the dining experience as a whole, I was there began in October 1974 at favors. I refuse the bag than the Broadway play, on a quiet Sunday evening, yet the service was slightly Bray Studios (England). because, as always, I'm Rent. I definitely recom­ below par. The waitress was somewhat friendly and polite, This, und oubte d 1 y broke. Supposedly the mend it... so when you hear but it took several minutes for her to get my drink, and she outrageous film, is a perfect goodie bag is part of the about it next time, the name never came back to ask how my food was, although it was scene from the 70's at its full show "participation." will ring a bell in your head, served promptly. glory. The actors consist of So a man stands in so go to the show and enjoy Trip Clonan, a freshman who was also dining at Frank N Furter, a transves- the middle of the theater and it with a couple open- Shiki Sunday night, said, "I really like it. I like the set up. tite from the planet begins to forewarn the audi­ minded buddies. The little tables are cool." (A special thanks to Geena Clonan, Trip's mom, who sneakily paid for my meal after we chatted at the sushi bar during dinner.) Overall, I'd rate Shiki a B+, with a few extra points for it being within walking distance of Rollins.

MY CA\/ADITC TDAiieprwii.i r- , photo/ROCKY HORROR WEBSITE MY FAVORITE TRANSSEXUAL: Frank N' Furter is not trying to milk an udder He is ^F commencing another maniacai experiment where he will create his lusty beefcake partner. rollins college, winter park entertainment the sandspur §3 Good Charlotte Rocks • The Young and WORD ON the Hopeless is an assemblage of 0ob €.f)arlotr mam ***** m ^^m aw ^^^ jg mT!w mmm Em ^k^ upbeat punk with an added depth. by Heather Gennaccaro by Daniel Tozzi photo editor sports editor Good Charlotte is a Athletics are a prominant role in student's band that brings several dif­ lives on college campuses all over the United States. ferent sounds together and However, here at Rollins, this is not always the case. meshes them into a CD that photo / KRT CAMPUS.COM Here's why. is great on several levels. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: These down-to-earth The Young and the men preach lyrics of a real-life, about real people, and real Hopeless, Good Charlotte's music... a great addition to the music industry. sophomore attempt, is an songs as "The Anthem" someone in the name of love. upbeat, punk recording on (track 2) and "Riot Girl" "My Bloody Valentine" the surface, but it runs deep­ (track 9) are very good, up­ (track 7) is an interesting, er than that. Their first sin­ tempo punk songs, while dark song that talks about gle, "Lifestyles of the Rich "Say Anything" (track 10) the lead singer ending the "I live off campus." and Famous" (track 3), is a and "Emotionless" (track 13) life of his heartthrob's - Eric Schneider, 04 great song with a nice mes­ bring a much more mellow boyfriend, just so they can be sage behind it. The song feel onto the table. together. When I'm listening talks about how many peo­ The lyrics stand out to an album, it's always a ple in the music industry to me on certain of the tracks bonus to be able to hear make it big, and then turn as they stray a bit from the lyrics that aren't 110% trite around to complain about typical sing-and-whine- and overused. This is defi­ how they have such a tough about-girls-in-every-song nitely an incredible album "It's interesting to see life. The track does little to formula and focus on topics for anyone who has an other teams. I know accurately advertise how the such as having a deadbeat appreciation for something how hard they practice rest of the CD sounds. Such dad and literally killing different. and how annoying it is not to be supported, so I Revamped Goo Goo Dolls go to support other ath­ letes." • The Goo Goo (track 9), an extremely soft rock band back in the early - Katherine McCord, 06 and melodic tune that front- and mid 1990's, Tukac's Dolls reinvent their man John Rzezhik considers vocals tended to match the dynamism as the to be highly confessional music rather well. Rzeznik 12 new tracks lyrically, to the point where has experimented with the it almost scared him from band's sound however, and "I don't' know about grasp the senses. putting it on the record. each song has a softer feel to them until after they "Here Is Gone" it. Even the songs, such as happen or they are going by Daniel Tozzi (track 3) was the first single "You Never Know" (track 4), on, sports editor from this great album. There which uses power chords in - Debbie Reyes, 05 Upon listening to the is a sense of serenity in the a punk-like fashion, has a predominant rock stations, mellow chorus, which builds more melodic and pleasing the music that greets my ear in tempo during the chorus. sound that usually is not tends to be overly repetitive, My favorite track on associated with the punk power chord driven songs Gutter/lower is "What Do scene. There is a detectable that show little to no talent You Need?" (track 9) which, scratchiness to Tukac's in the musicians themselves. like "Here Is Gone", has a vocals and it seems too mis­ There is hope, however, for a slower intro and then picks matched. band that carries a unique up speed in the refrain. The This is an incredible "They aren't publicized album for anyone who has sound which has brought result produces a song that enough." features, in essence, a roller an appreciation for some­ them great success. The Goo - Matt Godoff, 05 Goo Dolls' Gutter/lower was coaster effect of its own. thing a little different. Not released earlier this year, There is a reason as Radiohead different, but and is a great roller coaster to why The Goo Goo Dolls something that does not fall ride. stand out so much from the into the "mainstream" sounds that are found on A follow-up to their rest of the pack. John most rock stations. Opposed acclaimed album Dizzy Up Rzeznik is one of the more to screaming and lyrics that The Girl (1998), which had creative guitarists in the pour out angst, Gutterfloiver "I work, so the time I spawned two #1 hit singles industry and has the tenden­ has more sonorous vocals have I have to do home­ ("Iris" and "Slide"), cy to use weird tunings on with lyrics that, though not work in. I miss a lot of Gutterfloiver lives up to it's his guitars that have never optimistic, are in no way events at this school." predecessor as each song is been used before. His exper­ depressing. I give the album catchy in its own right. 'Big imentation with the sounds - Monica Clayton, 06 a nine on a scale from one to Machine' is the first track of of the guitar strings help ten. Being a real fan of the the album, and features give his songs a unique feel band, it is nice to see them more of a pure rock vibe and a distinct sound. develop their own unique than most of their newer My only real criti­ cism of Gutter/lower is the sound, and to pursue material. This recently avenues that have yet to be "Because the jocks are released single talks about fact that John Rzeznik does not sing every song. As in ventured by other musicians mean in the weight drugs, sex and love, and the in their genre. music is quite infectious. In the early days, bassist Bobby room." complete contrast to the Tukac sings 4 of the 12 - Hunter Thornton, 03 upbeat energy of "Big songs. 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This year, there is a venue where all people the community. to go to the SMILE website staff reporter are many new shows with at Rollins can talk about and nominate someone for plenty of DJ or behind the events at Rollins as. well as by Eliza Osborn their positive actions. Once The Rollins Radio scenes positions available. almost any other topic. The features editor a student nominates a peer Station, which will be cele­ About one half of the Common Hour also includes The Smile Program on the website, that peer is brating is 15th anniversary programming on WPRK is interesting segments like is bringing positive recogni­ eligible to win one of the in December, has taken quite done by Rollins students, basement news, a current tion to deserving Rollins drawings that occur on a a leap this year with its while the other half is done events based news show that Students. Founded by junior regular basis. Nominated increased student and alum­ by alumni and community brings issues closer to Erica Basora, SMILE, which names are drawn, and prizes ni involvement as well as volunteers. Many alumni Rollins students. stands for Seeking Many such as movie tickets or with new and engaging will stick around after grad­ The Common Hour Individuals Leading Panera Bread gift certificates shows such as the Common uating to host their own is broken up into five to Exemplary, began last year are handed out. Hour. shows; there are currently twenty minute segments. after Erica was named a On November 19th, A couple of years between ten and twenty Speaking on the show is a Rollins Leadership all of the people nominated, ago, WPRK lacked in stu­ alumni active in WPRK. very easy to way for one to Consultant. as well as their nominators, dent involvement, and was Alumni involvement bene­ have their voice heard. Erica was asked to are. invited to a banquet cele­ negotiating with the college fits the station because alum­ WPRK is always begin a recognition program brating the accomplishments whether or not to bring in ni can attest to what caused looking for students interest­ for those students at Rollins that they have been nomi­ other local radio stations to success or failure in the past ed in DJing or speaking on whose good deeds play a nated for. Every person is help improve itself. and apply these ideas in the the Common Hour, so feel positive role in the commu­ recognized, and the banquet However, students present and future. free to drop by the station or nity. provides the opportunity for protested. They demanded A new and exciting get in contact with Sarah- "I wanted a program those nominated to talk to that the station be run by show that WPRK has added Weishampel by calling: 407- where I could recognize his or her nominators face to Rollins students and faculty. into its schedule is the 646-2241 or e-mailing: every student on campus," face. An agreement was made, Common Hour, a show [email protected]. says Erica. "I wanted to find Erica is very proud therefore, that the campus where anyone involved with out about people who do of the SMILE program, and would be involved with the Rollins can talk about issues things out of kindness, but has high hopes for its future. who you don't hear about "I just hope that people feel every day." like their efforts are being Food Bank Reaches Out Since Erica initiated recognized," she says. • Central Florida affected by poverty. tributed by The New the program last year with a "Seeing things that students The Second Harvest Orleans Second Harvest banquet recognizing the do- do to the help the communi­ Charity is working Food Bank supports almost Food Bank to organizations gooders at Rollins, SMILE ty makes me want to recog­ on solutions for 450 non-profit organizations like the American Red Cross, has evolved into an out­ nize them...I hope that this in eleven counties and is the Salvation Army, other reach, drawing attention to program continues to benefit ending poverty working on solutions for small food pantries, and my individuals who other­ Rollins students." and needs our ending poverty. The bank is flood victims. help. a part of Florida's Second Harvest Emergency Management Food Bank of Central Florida by Marissa Block Plan and communicates with encourages donations to • staff reporter 200 food banks all over the help people in need. Giving The Second Harvest country through America's to charity can help to satisfy The last Senate meeting surely opened some eyes Food Bank of Central Florida Second Harvest Network the desire to give back to the has been doing all that they during disastrous times. community, and can help to as bills and resolutions were proposed to fight against the can to make people aware of Second Harvest's change lives, false fire alarms. A bill was discussed to match the most recent project was in For a discussion of the amount of hungry and reward of $500 made by Residential Life. Basically, starving people in our coun- helping out Louisiana resi- charitable giving, request the try. According to the Census dents displaced from their report Making the Most of SGA will offer a $500 reward to the person whose infor­ Bureau, the nation's poverty homes by floods after Your Charitable Giving: mation leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetra­ rate is on the rise and Florida Hurricane Lili. They sent Understanding the Rules for tor. Residential Life will determine these conditions. was one of twelve states in 17,668 pounds of food to Transferring Assets to Charity. which real median house­ help support nearly 10,000 To give or inquire about giv- The bill, however, was tabled until the next Senate ing, feel free to contact Greg hold incomes declined. residents. Meeting. Children are also becoming All of the donated Higgerson at 407 - 295 -1066 more and more likely to be food and water will be dis- ext. 25. Senate was suspended until next week due to the first annual first-year student dinners, which took place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week. Any student newcomers to the Rollins community were invit­ ed. It was held in the Galloway Room, where each night was a different theme. It was a casual occasion where everyone could discuss how they were doing, how Rollins College was doing, and any perceptions, ideas, or thoughts they wanted to talk about.

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THE CAST Common Cold • People tend to think twice about doing the same. Kiko Ellsworth get sick because •Jama! Woods" Aids for battling a Brian Gaskil! they are careless. cold include nasal deconges­ "Rale Kovkh" tants, cough syrups and Erin Hershey Presley by Jenny Petters aspirin. They provide tem­ "Alison Barrington* staff reporter porary relief, but you are not Thorsten Kaye It is all around. The* supposed to use them for "lanThomhart" common cold has hit Rollins more than a couple of days Kelly Monaco harder than ever, and every­ because it can create a "Liwie Locke Koviclf "rebound effect." Do not Brian Presley one seems to be asking "Jack Ramsey" themselves the same ques­ insist upon antibiotics every time you are sick, or your Is it always this hot in November? lil IB tion, "Why do I have to get Susan Lncci sick all the time?" Well, you body will become resistent "Erica Kane" are bound to catch the old to them. Rebecca Budig thing sooner or later, but a You should always "Greenlee Smythe" lot of times people are get­ drink tons of water. Soda is John Callahan ting sick because they are horrible for you. I still do "Edmund Grey" careless. not get why people do not Vincent irizarry Bacteria is hand- just drink water or juice. "Dr. David Hayward" Soda and other carbonated Eva LaRue borne, which means that the "Maria Santos Grey" less likely you are to touch drinks dehydrate you, so it is Alicia Ivlinshew your face, or eat food with a good idea to limit them to "Kendall Hart" dirty hands, the less likely weekends or at least cut Sam Page you are going to catch it. If back. Another option is tea, 'irey Kenyon" you think about it, you touch if that appeals to you. Try jack Scalia everything that everyone some green tea, or one that is "Chris Stamp" else touches: doorknobs, specifically made for colds. Aiden Turner money, handrails, faucets, Get some sleep. "Aidan Devane" even pencils. These contact Going out one night is not WaltWiltey 8 points are all ways that nasty worth feeling crappy for the "Jackson Montgomery bacteria and viruses weasel next few days. A lot of alco­ Kristen Aiderson their way into your system. hol dehydrates the body, "Starr Manning" It happens so easily; colds making it hard for you to get Kamar de los Reyes spread like butter. better. It is already having a "Antonio Vega" Keep your hands tough enough time ;ha,ying James DePaiva scrupulously clean, use soap to deal with lack of sleep, "Max Holden" and clean under your finger­ stress and . exposure to Kassie DePaiva nails. I am sure you have germs. "Blair Manning- heard it enough, but maybe Taking care of your­ David Fumero self at school may be hard "Cristian Vega" not if you are continuously Catherine Hickland getting sick. sometimes, but in the long "Lindsay Rappaporf I was reading an arti­ run you are going to thank Ilene Kristen cle the other day on a dental me. After all, the way you "Roxy Holden" hygienist who has not feel reflects almost every­ i Hillary B.Smith caught a cold in a decade thing you do during the day. "Nora Buchanan" because she washes her Eat right, wash your hands, TyTreadway hands 20 times a day. So get some vitamins, and of "Troy Maciver" next time you see someone course, sleep. It has worked Linda Dano in the bathroom pulling a for me, I still have not gotten "Rae Commings Buchanan" ® Super Soap Weeken rinse and run, you might a cold while at school. November..9 & Chad Brannon "Zander Smith" DARE TO FOLLOW YOUR PASSION Tamara Braun Aren't things supposed to cool down this time of year? Not when "Carly Corinthos" Steve Burton your favorite ABC soap stars arrive at the Disney-lvftiM Studios for "Dare to Follow Your Passion" at the "Jason Morgan" ABC Sup*r Soap Weekend sponsored by Colgate-Total®! During Robin Christopher Major/Minor Fair on Tuesday, two full days of action and excitement, you'll get to meet the *Skye Quartermaine" November 19 from 12-2 p.m. in the John Ingle stars,, ask them questions, get their autographs and enjoy live "Edward Quartermaine" Cornell Campus Center. musical performances by Wally Kurth, Kassie DePaiva and more! Wally Kurth It's ABC Super Soap Weekend - the most spectacular soap event "NedAshton" Vanessa Marcil around. Don't miss out! Sponsored by TJ's, the Major/Minor "Brenda Barrett" Coitifi Scott Fair provides a great occasion to chat "Nikolas Cassadine" Call (407) 397-6808 for updates and information, with professors about academic oppor­ or check the Web at abc.com, tunities in a relaxed, fun setting. There will be music, popcorn, and prizes!

H&ftp-MGM |So stop by the fair, engage in lively con­ Event included with regular Theme Park admission. Entertainment and versation with professors, and "Dare to appearances subject to change without notice. §Disney KS018245 STUDIOS Follow Your Passion" on Tuesday, November 19! rollins college, winter park sports the sandspur Women Face One Of Men's Golf Gives The Top Five Teams A Solid Showing • The defending place team, Florida Gulf • In an extremely national champs, Coast. The trio closely challenging game, trailed Florida Southern's men's golf earns a Steve Paramore by one Rollins plays hard win at the Rollins stroke. but falls short to Intercollegiate. The opening undefeated Barry. round foreshadowed a suc­ by David Grasso cess for the Rollins golf by Daniel Tozzi staff reporter team. Shooting a 288, they sports editor held a one-stroke lead over Not too far from Florida Southern. In the In a tough game campus in Ocoee, FL, the next round, the Tars built against fifth ranked Barry men's golf team dominated upon their first round and (18-0), the women's soccer the field to claim the cham­ improved tc a score of 282, team fell by a score of 5-2 at pionship at the Rollins giving them a five stroke home, bringing their season Intercollegiate Tournament. lead over second place record to 10-7-2 (5-5-1 in the The two-day tour­ Florida Gulf Coast and a 13 Sunshine State Conference). nament, held at Forest Lake stroke advantage over Barry entered the Country Club, was a suc­ Florida Southern. game with a perfect 12-0 cessful outcome for the golf The Tars final bout record in the Sunshine State team. Hopefully, the team with their competitors came Conference. can use the success of their on Tuesday, November 5th. With hopes of giving final fall tournament to The team was strongly Barry their first loss of the replicate the impeccable sea­ assisted by Alex Smith, who year, Rollins fought hard to son that unfolded last year, fired an amazing final round control their opponent. which led the golf team to of 69 shots. His performance Fifteen minutes into the national championship. earned him medalist honors opening half, Barry got on Rollins finished and propelled the men's golf the scoreboard and took the the three-round tournament team to a five-stroke victory 1-0 lead. The Tars did not wiht a score of 854, placing over Florida Gulf Coast. photo / RC ATHLETIC ARCHIVE wait long to respond for nine ON THE RUN: Freshman Erin Neikirk (#13), midfielder, drib them ten under par. Florida Lee Stroever fin­ minutes later senior Dana bles through traffic as the Tars fall short against Barry. Gulf Coast University fin­ ished tied for second place, Wilcox sailed the ball managed to do so with a came from Rollins. The ished second with 859, and one stroke behind Smith.Tim between the Bucs7 goal- quick goal by freshman goalkeeper for Rollins, sen­ Georgia College and State Sunyog finished with a score tender's outstretched hands. Laura Guild off of a corner ior Jennifer Odebrecht, University, Florida Southern of 213, earning him a fourth With that goal, the score was kick from Wilcox. Down 3-2, recorded one save on the and Amrstrong Atlantic all place finish. tied at 1-1. matters were made worse evening. ended up with a tie for third Congratulations to The 34th and 44th when the Bucs responded Friday, November and overall score of 890. our men's golf team for a minutes saw two Barry goals five minutes later to take a 8th, will see Rollins host The tournament stupendous performance. as the game began to slip out commanding 4-2 lead. The Lynn University. This will began with 36 holes on of control. With the score at 70th minute saw the final be the final game of the year Monday, November 4th. 3-1, halftime commenced goal of the game being for the Tars and will be Alex Smith, Tim Sunyog and and the Lady Tars braced scored, giving Barry the 5-2 "Senior Night". The game Lee Stroever, all shot three themselves for the second victory and another tally in starts at 7:00 pm, and atten­ under par scores of 141, half. the Bucs' win column. dance is free for Rollins stu­ dominating over the second Rollins was looking The game only saw dents with an R-card. to cut the lead in half, and 21 total shots, 11 of which

SSC Men's Soccer SSC Women's Soccer SSC Men's Cross SSC Women's Cross SSC Women's Volleyball Country Country Tampa 20-6 Barry 14-1-1 Barry 18-0-0 9-0 (SSC) 6-0-0 12-0-0 (SSC) Fla. South. 31 points Tampa 21 points Barry 14-6 Lynn 15-1-0 Tampa 7-8-2 8-1 (SSC) 5-1-0 6-3-2 (SSC) Tampa 32 points Fla. South. 43 points Fla. South. 20-10 Rollins 12-6-1 Rollins 10-7-2 6-3 (SSC) 4-2-0 (SSC) 5-5-1 (SSC) Fla. Tech 67 points Rollins 87 points Rollins 18-12 5-9-2 Lynn 6-7-4 Tampa 4-5 (SSC) 3-2-1 (SSC) 4-4-3 (SSC) Saint Leo 120 points Eckerd 89 points Eckerd 6-10-2 Saint Leo 15-14 Saint Leo 10-6-1 4-5 (SSC) 3-3-0 (SSC) 4-5-2 (SSC) Rollins nts Saint Leo 140 points Eckerd 14-15 Fla. South. 7-9-1 Saint Leo 3-11-2 1-7-2 (SSC) Fla. Tech nts 2-7 (SSC) 0-5-1 (SSC) Lynn 13-14 Fla. Tech 2-13-0 Fla. South. 3-13-2 1-9-2 (SSC) 2-7 (SSC) 0-6-0 (SSC) Fla. Tech Nova S.E. 11-5-0 11-13 Nova S.E. 13-4-1 1-8 (SSC) 0-0-0 (SSC) 0-0-0 (SSC) rollins college, winter park the sandspur sports "What's Soccer Plays Tough At Home • In a great In a similar fashion Happening? as the first half, the Tars defensive display, earned three goals in a short ROLLINS Rollins only allows span of 21 minutes to drive the final nail in the coffin. one goal in two The first score of the second CALENDAR games. half came at the 64 minute mark, as senior Clayton Friday 11-8 by Daniel Tozzi Chesarek scored off of a sports editor well-placed assist from jun­ The men's soccer ior David Pitt. Freshman RCC Picnic, Mills Lawn, 2-3:15 pm team played like a well-oiled Ryan Dodds added to the Women's Soccer, Sandspur Field, machine on Friday, lead with a shot that found 7 pm November 1st, as they post­ the right corner of the net, "October Sky,* Central Park, 7:30 giving Rollins a command­ photo / CHARLES WOODS pm ed a 4-0 shutout against Warner Southern (5-12-1), ing 3-0 edge. ON THE ATTACK: #21 Jason Custer, midfielder, and #2 Scott improving their record to 12- With just five min­ Farrell, defender, pressure the opposing defense. 5-1. utes remaining until the end sive action as both teams Corrado, to end the game of the game, Chesarek matched up well on the with the score 1-0. Rollins Sahrday 119 Outshooting the Royals 26-7, the Tars domi­ scored for the second time defensive end of the field. In overall record fell to 12-6-1. nated a vast majority of the that night, bringing the final the first overtime period, The game ended American Diabetes Walk, Lake game! Junior Ben Munson score to 4-0. North Florida got some with a final shot total of 17- Island Park, 8 am opened up the game offen­ - Sunday saw Rollins offensive looks, but failed to 16, favoring North Florida. sively for Rollins, sending face off against North capitalize on any of the With no more home games the ball into the back of the Florida (8-4-2) and in a game shots, forcing the game into to play during the regular net off of a corner kick by that showcased tough defen­ a second overtime period. season, the men's soccer freshman Daniell Robertson. sive play; Rollins fell 1-0 in At the 102 minute team will close out the year A strong defensive display the second overtime. mark, a North Florida shot on the road • against Tampa brought the game into half- The 90 minutes of sailed past the Tars goal­ on November 9th. SmdayH-X) time with a score of 1-0. regulation saw little offen- keeper, senior Justin

Happy Birthday Taylor Binder Aldo Ledesma, Erika Spalvins Volleyball Falls Football Season • Both men and one women's team. The increased interest in the In Tough Loss women participate sport is shown in the partici­ • Tough SSC lead. The Tars recovered in flag football. pation jump from last year's and outscored the Spartans nine teams. Monday THI loss puts Rollins 8-2,Jbut the opponents then by Kim Burdges Everyone was wel­ one game below put down two kills to the staff reporter comed to join and many of Tars' one, taking the game. Although Rollins the teams were formed by Veterans Day .500 in the SSC. The Tars played well does not have a varsity foot­ groups of friends. According Greek Week by Susan M. Herrada overall in a competitive ball team, they do have the to Cory Ellis, the players for EMERGE, Bieberbach and Reed, entertainment editor 6 pm break-and-tie cycle, with exciting league of intramural the teams varied. Happy Birthday Kristin Monaban, Allison North leading the flag football. "Some of the guys Benjamin Prince Saturday, November Tars with 13 kills and Noelle "[Playing intramu­ were from frats, some 2nd, our women's volleyball Moore adding nine kills and rals] helps develop social, formed teams with guys on team played the University four blocks. Kate Ferris physical and mental agility," their floor," says Ellis. Tuesday 1T12 of Tampa at the Alfond recorded 13 kills with only explains Cory Ellis, assistant "Whoever wartted tto jJlay Sports Center. Despite play­ one error. director of Student was welcomed to." ing tough against the nation­ Overall, it was a Involvement and Ellis, who is also a Greek Week ally ranked Spartans, the good game. The Tars will Leadership. "It also gives player for the faculty team, Panhellenic Meeting CSS 232, team lost by the final score have the chance to make a students, who once played says that there was also a 12:30 pm of 30-27, 30-19, 30-28. comeback in Friday night's competitive sports the free agent list for people Bacchus Meeting, Bieberbach and The loss has put the game at St. Leo at 7 pm. opportunity to play without without a team. The only Reed. 6:30 pm Tars at 18-12 for the season the pressures of the varsity requirement for joining a ACE h/leetingv, Warden Dining and 4-5 in the Sunshine State Room, 7pm level." team was that the person Conference. The sport of flag had to be currently associat­ In the first game, football is an interesting one ed with Rollins. Wedh€sday "Tf 13 both teams put up a fight and a departure from the The season consisted and were tied at 26. Tampa traditional play of football. of six games and four teams Greek Week ended up knocking down For instance, a flag football advanced to the playoffs. SGA Senate Meeting, Galloway kills on three of the four player cannot make contact The final game of the season Room, 6:30 pm plays, earning them the lead. or block another player. was played on Monday at ACE Wickit Wednesday, Down The second game Many players find it confus­ 4:00 pm at the ninth grade Under, 9pm lacked a little momentum on ing when they begin, but center. The final two teams Happy Birthday Tiffany O'Neii behalf of Rollins, showing shortly learn that practice were "Wall Street," consist­ the Spartans aggressive 14 and agility are the pinnacles ing of Crummer students kills on 23 attempts. With for success. and former basketball play­ only three errors, the Thirsday 1m "If you understand ers and "Not Them Again," Spartans had a team attack the rules, you'll do well," which included members percentage of .478. Rollins Greek Week explains Ellis. "It is not so from Chi Psi. Even though was unable to break even Great American Smcke Out much about speed or athleti­ Wall Street proved victori­ Panhellenic Meeting, CSS 232, and ended Game 2 with 10 cism as it is knowing the ous over their opponent, the 12:30 pm errors and only eight kills. photo I CHARLES WOODS rules." match was a close one with Music at Midday, Keene Hail, 12:30 Game 3 was evenly SERVING THE BALL: #14 This past season, Wall Street winning in dou­ pm matched; however, the Tammara Shanchez sends fourteen flag football teams ble overtime by a score of 29- intervarsity, Sullivan House, 5:30 pm Spartans managed to jump the ball high in the air in RHA Meeting, 7 pm order to deliver a serve. were registered, including 28. ahead and later held a 26-19 thirteen men's teams and