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March 28, 2005 Volume 15, Issue 22 Big Brothers Big Sisters with Big Hearts In This Issue

Terri Shiavo and the Congressional decision Page 3

Video Game Review: Devil May Cry 3 Page 12

Bounce house rocks!

Softball Page 15

Above: Future WNBA All-Star. Right: Yum, COOKIES! Participants help themselves to free food. Pho- tos by Rafi a Chodrhy.

By Rafi a N. Chodhry News Editor

Th e sight behind the year’s event. “My director, Kenny, has Big Sisters seemed the perfect Goodwin Dorms on Friday, March been a Big Brother prior to working at program to provide him with a role 19, could not possibly be summed NSU and carried that tradition once model. “He lives in a house of girls up in one word. As kids and adults he was here.” and it seems anything we put him alike played games, competed in For over a century, Big in, there are plenty of females, but sports, and gave each other high Brothers Big Sisters has had a positive no males.” Featured fi ves, it was obvious that Th e Fourth impact on communities. Th rough its Friday’s event was full of Annual Little Buddies Carnival was mentoring program, Bandi, 11, one activities and adventures for all Sections a success. of the little buddies present at the ages. Games such as chess, Yahtzee, Initiated four years ago by carnival, said that his life has been Chinese checkers, and Scrabble Knightlife . . 5 the Offi ce of Volunteerism, the enhanced. “My family is really, really lined the tables under the tent for event has since kept up its reputation poor, and I would never be able to A&E ...... 11 of inviting Big Brothers Big Sisters have this much fun if it wasn’t for the Please See BBBS Sports . . . .15 of Broward. Th is year’s coordinator, program.” Page 3 Jennifer Bowman, stated that the Linda, the mother of David, tradition established by Kenny 10, fi rst heard about the program Opinions . .17 Hendrickson, former director from her sister. She said that after her of Special Events and Student husband’s death, her son needed a Development, was continued in this male fi gure in his life and Big Brothers 2 The knight March 28, 2005 Reference Librarian Invited to Serve on American Library Committee Rafia Chodhry News Editor By Africa Barfield Director of Marketing and Community Relations

Reference Librarian International Librarianship: Getting Common Sense: Robin Kear has been invited There from Here http://www. by the American Library liscareer.com/kear_international. Office Etiquette Association to serve as an htm. intern of the ALA Council Ireland for Kids Author Event Have you ever felt uncomfortable in International Relations your work situation? Have you ever wondered Committee. The appointment On March 9, the Alvin why it’s seemingly impossible for all of the is for a two-year term. Kear Sherman Library hosted children’s employees to be respectful, responsible and has also been asked to speak authors Patricia Reilly Giff and reliable with regard to their behavior as well as on a panel session for the Susan Bartoletti for the Historically maintenance of a clean working environment? American Library Association The workplace would indeed be a very pleasant Speaking-Ireland for Kids event. experience if all employees lived and labored in - International Relations The event included individual harmony. Alas, this is no more than unattainable Round Table at ALA annual presentation, group discussions, a wishful thinking! in Chicago in June. The reception, and book signing. Children’s author Susan Bartoletti and Co-workers don’t always get along session is “Librarians Going Youth Service Librarian Amy Stultz. Local Children’s Author Sergio Photo by Molly Kinny with each other. Sometimes heated debates and Global: Making International Andricain to visit Alvin Sherman arguments can arise over something as simple as Connections”. Kear’s topic will Library Spanish, including Un Zoológico en who should be the next American Idol, or over a be an expansion of her article Casa, Hace Muchísimo Tiempo, La matter as complex as personal space. At our workplace, we all have come The Alvin Sherman Caja de las Coplas, and El Libro de across at least one individual who needs a little Library, Research, and Information Antón Pirulero. In addition to his lesson in office etiquette. Whether that employee Technology Center on the main work in children’s literature, Sergio is really out of tune with his office manners or campus of Nova Southeastern Andricaín has worked as an editor, just needs a little brush up, hopefully these tips University will kick off National translator, and writer for such will help: Library Week with a visit from magazines as Buen Hogar, and the children’s author, Sergio Andricaín Spanish editions of Maxim and 1. Office is to paperwork as home is to your on Tuesday, April 12 from 7-7:45 Travel & Leisure. A graduate of the personal belongings: If you have a personal p.m. The free event is open to the University of Havana in Cuba, Mr. office, then it is okay to decorate it with pictures Andricaín now resides in Miami. and personal items. But, if you are in a setting public and will be held on the first For additional information on this where you have to share space with more than floor of the library in the Public event please call (954) 262-5477. one employee than leave your personal stuff Reference Librarian Robin Library Services division. at home. Apparel, meaning clothes and shoes, Kear. Photo by Piya Sergio Andricaín is the belong in your house. If circumstances force you Chayanuwat author of several children’s books in to bring your apparel to the office, place your belongings in a drawer or out of others way. Also, if you bring lunch from home, please do not leave it decaying in the office. Take it home the same day. Leading Irish Politician Visits NSU

2. Computers come with speakers as well as By Greg Kyriakakis a place to plug in your headphones: If there is Staff Writer mutual consent, music can be shared with your co-workers. But don’t be rude and force them Mark Durkan, leader of to listen to your music just because you feel like the Social Democratic and Labor listening. If you have your own personal office, Party (SDLP) in Ireland, visited the more music the merrier. But if not, it is best NSU on Tuesday, March 15, to talk to listen to music with headphones. The same about the Good Friday Agreement goes for watching TV. Not everyone has the and the prospects of peace in the same taste in music or television programs, so divided country. NSU humanities show some respect. professor Dr. James Doan, who 4. P.C. means “Personal Computer”: It is organized The Troubled Images: considered extremely rude to use your co-workers’ Posters and Images of the Northern personal computer without their permission. If Ireland Conflict, an exhibit dealing in your office you share computers, then it is also with the turmoil in Ireland, prudent to check with everyone before deleting introduced the politician, who any files. Computers are valuable tools because addressed attendees in the Knight they help to efficiently get work done. They also Auditorium of the Carl DeSantis are quite expensive. If you want to use someone’s Building. Mark Durkan. Photo by Grag Kyriakakis. computer, ask permission. If you’re finished with Durkan spoke about a community computer, close your files. Others the history of peace talks in By honoring the agreement, may want to use the computer and will have full but the victim’s family would rights to close your stuff- it’s your responsibility Ireland, notably the Good Friday the entire country will be able rather have the law handle the to save your work. Agreement, which he called “the to “reap the benefits of growing situation. heart of our peace process” because together.” Durkan’s lecture, “A 3. Respect equals happiness: If you want to be it allowed the North and South to Durkan also addressed Better Way for a Better Ireland,” treated with respect from your co-workers, you come to terms on how they could groups like the Irish Republican was hosted by numerous NSU have to learn to treat them with respect. Simple live together as “friends and equals.” Army (IRA), and proclaimed that groups, including the Farquhar as that! If you horse around a little too much He said that the agreement allowed each party has to stand firmly by College of Arts and Sciences, with your co-workers, chances are they won’t for a “new framework” to be the agreement and demand that the Shepard Broad Law Center, take you seriously. It is better to keep a distance created for their relationship. Since the paramilitaries “go away” and the South Florida Irish Studies than get too friendly. When you joke around, it was passed with high numbers not corrupt the peace process. others might joke around with you. If you want Consortium, and the Celtic on both sides, Durkan believes that He cited the murder of Robert to joke around, make sure you can handle a joke American Law Society (at in return; if not, it’s better to keep your mouth the people will accept doing things McCartney as an example of Shepard Broad). shut. at an “all-Ireland” level as opposed the quest for justice. The IRA to having separate governments. wants to kill those responsible, March 28, 2005 The knight 3 The Terri Schiavo Controversy Continues Paul Saneaux Staff Writer

Th e medical malpractice case Upset over Terri Schiavo’s care and Independent guardian fi nds “no that began in 1990 continues to this day the lawsuit money, her parents, Bob reasonable medical hope” that Schiavo as the heated arguments surrounding and Mary Schindler, try to have will improve. Terri Schiavo spill out into Congress. Michael removed as Terri’s guardian. Th e fragile topic of the “right to Th e case is later dismissed. -Sept. 23, 2004: die” has penetrated opinions at the Florida Supreme Court strikes down personal and political levels: Michael -Feb. 11, 2000: “Terri’s Law” as unconstitutional. Schiavo and Terri’s parents have been Circuit Judge George W. Greer at odds concerning the removal of approves Michael Schiavo’s request to -Feb. 25, 2005: the feeding tube, and Democrats and have Terri’s feeding tube removed. After declining to give the Schindlers Republicans have been debating over Above: Mary Schindler comforts her its constitutionality. Th e controversy -April 2001: more time to pursue other legal and daughter Terri Schiavo. lies in whether Schiavo should be kept medical options, Judge Greer gives alive. To Schiavo’s immediate family she State and U.S. supreme courts refuse permission for tube removal at 1 p.m. Below: Protestors piled into the streets to intervene, and Terri Schiavo’s tube March 18. supporting the survival of Terri Schiavo. is “very much alive,” according to the Photo courtesy of www.theherald.com. Miami Herald and House Republicans. is removed, but another judge orders Th ey see her “persistent vegetative it reinserted two days later. -March 16, 2005: state” as no reason to condemn Schiavo -Feb. 13, 2002: U.S. House passes a bill to death. Others believe it is wrong to aimed at keeping Terri alive. inhumanely submit Schiavo to repeated Medication attempts fail, and Michael and unsuccessful medical treatments. Schiavo again seeks permission to As of yet, Congress, and not Schiavo’s remove feeding tube. -March 17, 2005: family, will have control of her fate. Th e following outline tracks Schiavo -Nov. 22, 2002: Florida House passes a bill intended history from when she collapsed in her to keep Terri alive; U.S. Senate After hearing medical testimony, passes bill diff erent from U.S. House home in 1990, to most recently: while a federal court reviews the case. Judge Greer fi nds no evidence that version. Th e White House said President -Feb. 25, 1990: Terri Schiavo has any hope of recovery and again orders tube removed. -March 18, 2005: Bush would sign the bill when it is Terri Schiavo collapses in her home passed. from possible potassium imbalance, -Oct. 15, 2003: Congressional Republicans try to -March 20, 2005: temporarily stopping her heart and put off tube removal by seeking her Tube removed for second time. appearance at hearings, but Greer cutting off oxygen to her brain. Th e Senate passes the bill, but rules the tube must be removed. Th e Democrats in the House delay -Oct. 21, 2003: tube is soon removed. passage of the measure, which could -November 1992: Gov. Jeb Bush signs hastily passed -March 19, 2005: be voted on early the next day. Schiavo’s husband, Michael, wins more bill allowing him to intervene, then Timeline courtesy of the Associated than $1 million in malpractice suit. orders tube reinserted. Congressional leaders from both parties reach deal on bill that would Press. -July 29, 1993: -Dec. 2, 2003: allow the tube to be reconnected

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The Squirrels of NSU are indispensable to the campus. A day at NSU is not complete without spying a squirrel going through the trash, staring blankly at passing students, chasing each other’s tails around campus, or contemplating life, like the one pictured. March 28, 2005 The knight 7 PHISHING BBBS (continued from page 5) (continued from page 1) Big Brothers Big Sisters has a positive The person who completed the to Bob, might have had their identity trace stated that the .br domain seen stolen in the past six months. To keep impact on the community. in the very last line is probably owned from becoming a victim, there are by some individual or organization some easy guidelines to follow when all to enjoy. Out in the field, Big becoming a Big Brother or Big in Brazil. According to the chart of receiving emails asking for personal Brothers and their buddies enjoyed Sister are encouraged to contact “Active Reported Phishing Sites by information. (See box below) sports such as football and softball. Nancy Park at 954-522-7677 ext. week October 2004 - January 2005” as A bounce house was available for 111. For more information visit seen on the homepage Anti-Phishing Identity theft and phishing toddlers. Pizza and garlic rolls were www.bbbsbroward.org. Working Group’s (http://www. expeditions are on the rise. served with orange drinks donated antiphishing.org) website March 15, Organizations like the Anti-Phishing by McDonalds. 2005, there were 948 active phishing Working Group now exist to track With a turnout of over sites during the week of January 29, these incidents in an ongoing effort to 100 kids, the event was a big 2005. Yet, as recently as October 2 put a stop to the problem. So instead accomplishment. During those of the prior year, the report showed of being a worm caught by a phish, three hours, experiences shared by that there were 161 sites. Imagine the be the early bird (wise end-user) who Bigs and Litttles will be something number of end users who, in addition catches the worm (criminal)! cherished by both. Nancy Park, Big Brothers Big Sisters Project Services Specialist, would agree. She is a strong believer that “the 1. Well-established companies do not program boosts self-esteem and send requests for information over helps the child grow to be a healthy, confident individual.” the Internet where their identity is Big Brothers Big Sisters concerned. (Examples: Washington of Broward is just one chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters Mutual, SunTrust, Citibank, AOL, etc.) National Agency, headquartered 2. If the only link highlighted that the email in Philadelphia. Officially formed in New York City in 1904, the directs response to is embedded in the organization now includes more text of the letter, do not respond to it. than 500 affiliations. Its mission is to match kids in need of positive 3. When the mouse pointer is moved over role models with caring adults who Top: This little buddy shoots the link; look at the bottom line of the can create lasting friendships and some hoops. Bottom: Bam! Pow! in essence be their big brother or Children take turns smashing the browser window. The links address will big sister. piñata for candy. Photo by Rafia be displayed there. Most likely it will be Those interested in Chodhry and Jennifer Bowman. something different then the link itself. Again, do not respond to it. 4. Never click on links in emails, but instead type them in manually in the URL line. A new phishing scheme includes adding Classified: international characters from other NANNY/BABYSITTER languages that are not normally printed so the user cannot tell what the true Seeking nanny for 7 month old. Part-time or Full-time, Monday-Friday and occasional Saturdays. Previous destination is. experience preferred. References required. Call Jill @ (954) 559-3505.

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The woman should Every human being The world is based “if she dies, she be allowed to die. deserves the right on perceptions and dies” “Its cruel to keep a “to live, yet it is bet- “as long as she is “- Ivan Diago human being hooked ter to die in peace able to perceive a up to machines for than to live in suf- world around her, 13 years. fering. her feeding tube ” should remain in ” place. ” ”

Yi Jen Lin Paul Sinclair Jessica Boyd Puneet Kulhari Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Sophomore Biology Psychology Marine Biology Biology Taiwain Ft. Lauderdale, FL Kokamo, Maryland Pembrokes Pines, FL They should keep Even though she is They should keep the tube in. She disabled, she has the tube in. She Take her off the “doesn’t seem to “the right to life. “shouldn’t die be- “feeding tube and deserve to die. Keep the tube in and cause her husband let her die in peace have parents care is greedy and steal- rather than suffer. for her. ing all her money. ” If she’s in pain, her ” suffering should ” end....rock on!” 10 The knight March 28, 2005 Arts & Entertainment Page 11

By Alaina Siminovsky Arts & Entertainment Editor Robert Blake Compromise By Alaina Siminovsky is Key Arts and Entertainmenet Editor Entertainer in the News Democracy is much more than one person, one vote. It encompasses Recently, it seems that some most of what we hold dear: free elections, famous person is always playing with free speech etc. One of the keys of the courts. Whether it is someone democracy is consensus building and made famous by the hideousness communication; communication that of their crime like Scott Peterson, will lead to compromise. Recently, it a basketball star like Kobe Bryant can be said that the system that rests on or the King of Pop himself, these compromise and communication has seemingly famous people are catching been deteriorating. Both the educated and the public’s attention and turning illiterate electorate finds themselves voting it towards the judicial system. Old on party lines. This voting pattern is Hollywood has now joined the side paralleled in Congress where it seems that show of court performers: Robert voting with the party is more important Blake was charged with murder and than attempting compromise and actually solicitation of murder for his wife, serving your constituency. In the past, he has played roles Robert Blake, in court, standing The most recent development in Bonnie Lee Bakley. He has since been trial for the murder and solicita- acquitted of both counts and is now from mass murderer John List tion of the murder of his wife. party politics of the week has been the bill free to rejoin society. in a TV movie to detectives and that the Senate passed in regards to drilling Many have heard the name military personnel. Blake was able because of what jurors called for oil in Alaska. The issue has been quite Robert Blake, but are unable to to maintain innocence despite “flimsy evidence.” a hot topic and in the past was thwarted associate it with any of his work. attempts to paint him as a killer by a democratic filibuster is now tied to the budget in order to stop this tactic. Democrats attempted to wrest the issue from the budget, but did so to no avail. Michael Jackson Trial Update Their plight now? They must attempt to compromise with those in favor of drilling. Without the majority, or even enough to Alaina Siminovsky thwart the bill, the Democrats cannot use Arts and Entertainmenet Editor an “I refuse” response when dealing in T h e to the 1993 Congress. Michael Jackson actions. At times, breakdowns in our system come when one party supports saga continues On Friday, something that the other simply refuses as an extended March 18, Judge to discuss or even entertain. When the family affair Melville was situation is like it is today, the Democrats with Jackson’s forced to ponder don’t really retain the leverage to act immediate family the question of like that and still get their way. With a a d m i s s i b i l i t y as well as his fans Conservative majority in both Houses, of the evidence gathered around bills can be passed without any of the other the courthouse. from the 1993 party’s support. That’s where compromise With a total of 10 allegations. He comes in. Instead of dismissing issues charges against told both sides that are not typically supported by one’s the King of Pop, that the previous party, attacking the bill and adding on the defense and accuser would provisions that you can reconcile yourself p r o s e c u t i o n not be required with is the only viable option. Leaving continue to duke to attend the a bill unchecked could cause more harm it out in court hearing, but than good. with Judge Melville as the could be called in at a later When our options are limited, arbiter. The latest hot topic time. The previous cases against compromise is key. If we refuse to engage in the trial has been the recent Jackson did not yield any in dialogue, we disenfranchise ourselves. testimony of the Neverland charges and were instead settled Compromise is not just a political tool, housekeeper, Kiki Fournier. monetarily outside of court. however. It should be used in our dealings She attested to having seen The trial will continue for with our professors and our peers alike. children drunk in the house at least the next few weeks. For No one can get their way all of the time on a few occasions and that more information, see cnn. and maintain peaceful working or living they basically had run of the com, or for another view check arrangements. Although getting your house. When she referred out Sky News at sky.com. way all of the time would be ideal, it’s to the 1993 Michael Jackson simply not worth the stress and alienation molestation case, the defense necessary to attempt. If we train ourselves moved for a mistrial. This to shoot for the moon, and if we don’t get prior allegation of misconduct our way, compromise: instead of settling Photos: Its an extended family on the part of Michael Jackson for a star, maybe you could find yourself event with blood relatives and on another moon in a place you never has not been admitted in the fans who feel like family com- thought of, but aren’t disappointed about current trial. The mistrial ing to support their king. Photo motion was dismissed, as Courtesy Fox.com either. other witnesses have referred 12 The knight March 28, 2005 This Week in Arts and Entertainment Video Game Review Part 2 of 2 Movie Openings: Devil May Cry 3: Wednesday, March 30 Beauty Shop opens to audiences Dante’s Awakening nationwide on March 30. This comedy is rated PG-13 and stars: Queen Latifa, By Paul Saneaux Alfre Woodard, Alicia Silverstone, Andie Staff Writer MacDowell, and Della Reese. Synopsis: Gina Norris (Queen Latifa) is a long Mistakes are opportunities to way from the Barbershop- now she’s in Atlanta learn and correct faults, and Capcom making a name for herself at a post Southern learned from their error in releasing salon with her cutting-edge hairstyles. But the mediocre Devil May Cry 2. The when her flamboyant, egotistical boss (Kevin resulting correction is Devil May Cry Bacon) takes it one criticism too far, she 3: Dante’s Awakening. This game, leave his salon to open a shop of her own, without a doubt, is the most extreme taking the shampoo girl (Alicia Silverstone) and challenging gaming experience and a few key clients (Andie MacDowell and ever to hit the Playstation 2 console. Mena Suvari) with her. Gina buys a random Although DMC 1 was amazing for salon and inherits an opinionated group of its time, DMC 3 easily surpasses the was in the preceding games, and it is headstrong stylists (including Alfre Woodard), original game in the quality of the fortunate too: the artificial intelligence a colorful clientele, and a sexy upstairs storyline, gameplay, and graphics. Not of the enemies in the first two games neighbor (Djimon Hounsou). to mention, DMC 3 gives the player had them generally meandering until a workout as well; many calloused Dante attacked. In DMC 3, however, Friday, April 1 thumbs can attest that the difficulty the enemies are far more intelligent and aggressive, persistently attacking Sin City opens to audiences nationwide levels in the first two releases are a joke and drawing the player into combat. on April 1. This action/adventure, crime/ compared to this latest installment. But the AI is not solely set on attacking gangster film is rated R and stars Mickey The reason the difficulty of either: if the gamer is prone to jumping Rourke, Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, DMC 3 is incredibly challenging is to avoid harm then the enemies will Clive Owen, Elijah Wood and Jessica Alba. that an element of strategy has been also jump, chasing Dante. And if Synopsis: Sin City is a violent city where incorporated into the gameplay. Unlike guns are used, the enemy will take a the police department is as corrupt as the the first two games, where the player defensive strategy, dodging side to side streets are deadly. In this film, we follow can get along just fine by relentlessly and leaping. DMC 3 is designed to three stories, the central of which is Marv, hacking and blasting, DMC 3 requires test not only the reflexes of the player, a tough-as-nails and nearly impossible to tactical use of the different weapons but also how effectively the player can kill street fighter who does on a rampage of and the new styles of fighting. adapt to situations. vengeance when a beautiful woman, Goldie, Although handguns function well The storytelling methods make is killed while lying in bed with him. against several demonic foes, a shotgun or rocket launcher probably has more the plot more intriguing this time value. Where speed is a necessity, the around. The original game and DMC CD Releases Tuesday, March 29 slow reload time of rocket launcher is 2 featured cutscenes at the beginning not as advantageous as the handguns. of each mission, which were pleasant Also, weapons enchanted with fire but not informative in the context of Billy Dean Let Them Be Little easily damage opponents comprised the plot. They revealed next to nothing of ice. Six new fighting styles have as to what was happening. DMC 3, on also been added to the protagonist’s the other hand, gradually reveals the arsenal: Dante can use Swordmaster to history of Dante’s mysterious father specialize in close combat or can switch and twin brother, Virgil. And the Morrissey Live at Earl’s Court to Gunslinger to handle firearms like cutscenes not only reveal this with the Neo only wishes he could. Each of the quality of big movie productions, but four available styles and the two that also with humor and dramatic voice- are obtained later in the game have acting. DMC 3 feels like the gamer is Larry the Cable Guy Right to Bare Arms their own benefits and flaws. Choosing playing a movie. the right combination of weapons and Little can be said about the styles lessens the chances of complete flaws of DMC 3 because there are annihilation by regular enemies and so few. The only complaints gamers may have are concerning the camera Will Smith Lost and Found the inhumanely tough bosses. To compensate for the pure angles that are awkward at times insanity of the action in DMC 3, game and the harshly steep learning curve. designers have increased the speed and Newcomers will curse at the screen, Performances: strength of the main character. Dante but of course, veterans will too. And is far more agile and powerful than he therein lies the fun. Tuesday, March 29 Tony Bennett, March 29 at 8 p.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Au Rene Theatre, 201 SW 5th Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312

Thursday, March 31 Papa Roach Featuring Trust Company and No Warning, March 31 at 6:30 p.m., Revolution, 200 West Broward Blvd., Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Left: What other game lets the character hop on downed opponents, skate around, and blast other foes? None. Right: When guns and swords fail, a good ol’ boot to the face works fine. Photo Courtesy www.ign.com. Compiled by Alaina Siminovsky March 28, 2005 The knight 13 Ring Two Takes Number One in the Box Offi ce By Alaina Siminovsky Arts and Entertainment Editor

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$4, Good Acting, A few Scary Moments, More Sus- pense would have helped the plot along. Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts) coaches her son Aidan (David Dofrman) into the bathtub to warm him, since he’s conspicu- ously become as cold as the dead. Left: She only enters later to see him drowning; when she attempts to pull him out, Samara is there instead, so she thrusts the girl back into the water to bring her son back. Photos Courtesy Dream-

Th ere has been a lot of talk boy, the girl regains life. simply weren’t paying any attention. about sequels that just don’t reach While the fi lm was less scary Her adoptive parents obviously had the mark left by their predecessors. than expected, and the plot interesting a similar encounter with the beasts Sometimes it’s a failure of plot, but but not superb, the acting met the or hunted them, allowing Samara to sometimes it’s not a failure at all, but a mark. Aidan (David Dorfman) was gain familiarity with them and then completely diff erent approach yielding simply enchanting. Th e independent use them in the future - in this case, virtually a completely diff erent fi lm. youth from the fi rst fi lm is maintained, against our protagonist. Th e only issue Hideo Nakata’s latest installment to as the spooky child still hasn’t warmed with the bucks is the animation - could Th e Ring, Ring Two didn’t quite pack up to his mother…. Until he, or she it have been more fake? the punch that one would expect after rather, stars calling Rachel “mommy.” Th e actor’s execution is seeing the fi rst fi lm. In fact, after the Its eerie and disturbing more than fl awless, but the sequel is nonetheless Rated: PG-13 fi rst frightening moments which mimic outright scary, but Dorfman pulls not perfect. If the suspense was the original’s opening, the frightful it off . Naomi Watts gives a virtually intensifi ed and the storyline jolted Director: Hideo Nakata scenes exist and may throw you, but stellar performance, overcoming a with a few more big scares, the Ring Distributor: DreamWorks they are not as plentiful as one would mother’s stereotypical role to be a good Two might have rivaled the fi rst. But Pictures think. mother. Finally, the fi lm ends with hype is hype, and the fi lm did gross Starring: Naomi Watts, Th e key word to this sequel Aidan being saved from eternal sleep $36million dollars for the number one is suspense. After what seems like by his mother’s sacrifi ce - however, spot in the box offi ce. David Dorfman, Elizabeth an abridged eternity of the opening because the plot winds down so nicely, Perkins, Simon Baker sequence where the audience is Rachel fi nds a way back from inside socialized to the events that span the the tape. few months since Th e Ring, the action Motifs and visions are the tapers off and a heavy plot emphasis same, but taken further from Th e Ring takes its place. Aidan and Rachel and are used to give Rachel a way have moved to a new place to escape out. In eff ect, Rachel emulates her the memories of Samara’s haunting visions: She fi nds that old mirror and and the sadness left in the wake of is captured by it; she fi nds Samara’s her destruction. But she follows. Th e mother and learns the truth; she goes opening scene is almost Scream-like in to the well and closes it; she falls off of that it literally could have been taken the cliff … Just like Samara’s adoptive from Th e Ring’s cutting room fl oor. mother. However, Rachel, in doing Two kids- one attempts to make the so, fi nds a way back to her son. Th ere other watch the tape. She doesn’t… is only one question that many movie He dies. Samara’s back and there’s no goers are left with: Why are Rachel and diff erence in what she wants: a mother. Aidan attacked by bucks in the wood? Th is time she tries to basically possess If anyone missed that there were Aidan by using him as a conduit maybe hundreds of antlers in Samara’s between life and death. Th rough the adoptive parent’s basement, they

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When Ruben and Clay was correct. Because of this major Leadership WWorkshoporkshop virtually tied, American Idol did not glitch the voting was declared null and April 2nd demand a recount. However, last void. On Wednesday March 23, the week after some of the most stellar infamous night of elimination, no one in the Carl DeSantis Building performances of the competition, got the boot and instead the previous the numerical codes displayed by the night’s performances were replayed. show were incorrect and misleading. After Wednesday’s replay, voting was During the “ballot” review, two reopened and the elimination was 10:00 a.m. - 3:30p.m. numbers were displayed and only one rescheduled for Th ursday, March 24. 14 The knight March 28, 2005 Minors at NSU I P S Y C H O L O G Y M E L N I H I N O I T A C U D E E WORDS TO FIND

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Doubleheader With Winona State By Alicia Winslett Sports Editor In First Game the Knights Overcame the Warriors, then Unable to Come Back in the Second Game By Alicia Winslett A Serious Staff Writer On March 15, the women’s the game to a 1- Problem softball team (12-13) competed 1 tie. against Winona State University (6- In the The U.S. Government has now 5) in a double header at the A.D. fourth inning, stepped in to the MLB and their steroid Griffin Sports Complex. In the first Winona State problem. I would say that Jose Canseco’s game, the Knights had a come from added one run book had a lot to do with that: in Juiced, behind victory to win the game 4- by a sacrifice fly Canseco names a lot of people that did 3. Then in the second game, they to center field steroids with him. But now that some of the lost 8-0 in five innings due to great by Katie Wegner players have had hearings, the courts say the offense from the Warriors. that allowed worst the players get is suspension. So that The Warriors had started Kristin Noble means that they don’t have to pay for their strong in the first inning of the first to score. The steroid use, just suspension for what they game when Sarah Carlson scored on final run for the did? I think that it’s wrong to use anything an error by the centerfielder. But, Warriors came in to help a player get better without the hard work they should be putting in. in the bottom of the second inning the sixth inning Congressmen have been criticizing Katie Veltri scored on an error by the when Brittany Rigil Gruca pitches the ball down to the plate. the MLB for the fines they were going to put Warriors shortstop. This brought Photo by Alicia Winslett Roy singled into on the baseball players, so the management officials told the committee they were willing left field bringing Rodriguez hit a single to to take away the fine provision. The fines came home Sarch Carlson right center bringing home all the way from the drug-testing agreement from third base. Jennifer Koffman from third in 2002. In my eyes, if you have a fine, you In the base. With one out, Diana should have to pay for it, regardless. But a lot bottom of the Goolsby hit a single to right of professional athletes get relieved of a lot of seventh the Warriors field bringing home Lindsay fines because they are so well known. were up ahead of Hoffman. The final score Donald Fehr has now made an the Knights 3-1, but came from Angela Martinez agreement that any player that tests positive the Knights did not when she hit a single to for steroids will be suspended. Everyone let it end like that. center, bringing Rodriguez knew this was going to happen, so I don’t know why Fehr is making such a big deal They started scoring home to score. The Knights of it now in the courts. Commissioner Bud off when Nicole notched their win 4-3, with Selig also kept saying that it was his intention to suspend all players that tested positive. Please See WINONA Shouldn’t any player have some penalty for 3rd baseman Janette Rodriguez and Shortstop Jessica Page 16 using an illegal substance? Until now, the Reader waits for the play. Photo by Alicia Winslett MLB didn’t think the players should have any penalty. To some extent everyone was just ignoring the whole problem. At least now, it’s on the surface and someone else is The Women’s Golf Team Competes stepping in to stop this problem. In the new agreement, the players in the Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational will have penalties as follows: In the first positive test there will be a 10-day suspension or up to a $10,000 fine. A second positive Amanda Brown Leads the Knights Individually and Jenni test will result in a 30-day suspension or up Mostrom One Stroke Behind to $25,000 fine. A third positive will be a 60-day suspension or up to $50,000 fine. In By Alicia Winslett the fourth positive test in one year there will Staff Writer be a one-year suspension or up to $100,000 fine. After that, the discipline will be decided March 14 and 15, the Nova the nation. But the team that took Florida Southern birdied the by the commissioner. Southeastern University Golf team the win was Division II Rollins first playoff hole to capture Agreeing with me, Sen. John McCain competed in the 54-hole tournament College, winning the event with the individual title over also says that there should be a tougher plan at the Rollins College Invitational a 54-hole total of 901 (298-300- Jenna Schmidt of UNC- for the MLB players. These guys get more at Tuscawilla Country Club in 303). Greensboro. money than I will ever see, and the suspensions Winterpark, FL. The women’s team Senior Amanda Brown led With the Knights, and money spent doesn’t mean a lot to them. finished in twelfth place with a three the Knights individually, shooting Jenni Mostrom tied for 39th They can do their steroids and just sit out round total of 974 (324-325-325). a pair of 80s the first day when the with a three round total of and pay their money, and that’s it. “It just The golf course was a par 72 with a team played 36 holes. In the final 242 (82-80-80). Freshman, seems to me they can’t be trusted. It seems yardage of 6,089. round, she shot 81 for a total of Lina Bjorklund tied for to me that we ought to seriously consider... This was a very tough field: 241. 44th with a 244 (81-83-80). a law that says all professional sports have a it was filled with three of the top-10 In the end, there was a tie Sophie Friis shot a total of minimum level of performance-enhancing teams in the NCAA Division II, as for the individual title, so there 253 to tie for 64th. Elizabeth drug testing,” said the Arizona Republican McCain on ABC. well as nine Division I schools and was a playoff to determine the Bond tied for 67th (81-89- one of the top junior college teams in champion. Pamela Feggans of 84=254). 16 The knight March 28, 2005 Men’s and Women’s Sports Stats Baseball (21-9, 6-3 SSC) ffor-88),or-88), 25 RBI and 14 extraextra bbasease hihitsts as wwellell as a ..591591 slsluggingugging The Knights have won 9 out of 10, including taking two out percentage. Senior Diana Goolsby (Ocala, Fla.) leads the team with of three from No. 17 Barry University this past weekend. Junior 2B 36 hits, 23 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. Freshman pitcher Laura Sean McFadden (Hollywood, Fla.) leads the team with a .361 BA Cepicky (Waterloo, Ill.) is 10-4 with a 1.98 ERA and has registered 99 (39-for-108) and 25 RBI. Sophomore SS Shawn Langlois (West Palm strikeouts in 92.0 innings of work. Beach, Fla.) is tied with McFadden for the team lead in hits with 39 (.355 BA) and leads the team with 28 runs scored and 19 stolen SSC STANDINGS bases. SSC OVERALL Senior right-handed pitchers Kyle Ruwe (Sunrise, Fla.) and Derek Antelo (Miami, Fla.) lead the pitching staff . Ruwe has a 5- W L PCT W L T PCT 3 record and a 2.54 ERA with a team-high 47 strikeouts in 63.2 Saint Leo 7 2 .778 22 5 0 .815 innings of work. Antelo (2.02 ERA) is still a perfect 6-0 following his fi rst no-decision of the season this weekend, and has allowed just Barry 7 2 .778 21 10 0 .677 11 earned runs in 49.0 innings with 46 K’s. Lynn 9 3 .750 26 5 0 .839 Florida Tech 8 4 .667 18 7 0 .720 SSC STANDINGS Florida Southern 5 4 .556 21 7 0 .750 SSC OVERALL Nova Southeastern 4 5 .444 16 15 0 .516 W L PCT W L T PCT Rollins 5 7 .417 22 9 0 .710 Tampa 6 0 1.000 25 3 0 .893 Tampa 3 9 .250 11 14 0 .440 Nova Southeastern 6 3 .667 21 9 0 .700 Eckerd 0 12 .000 4 23 0 .148 Florida Tech 4 2 .667 18 12 0 .600 Florida Southern 3 3 .500 21 4 0 .840 Women’s Tennis (5-9) Lynn 3 3 .500 18 9 0 .667 The No. 19 Knights are led by Tsippy Waterman (Fr., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) who won each of her singles matches this past Rollins 2 4 .333 19 9 0 .679 week. The freshman posted three straight-set victories over Barry 2 4 .333 18 10 0 .643 opponents from USMA West Point, Indianapolis University and Eckerd 1 5 .167 9 18 0 .333 Florida Gulf Coast University and is now 9-5 on the season in singles action. Saint Leo 0 3 .000 14 13 0 .519 SSC STANDINGS

Women’s Rowing SSC OVERALL The Knights won three of four events at the Rollins Spring Break Race this past weekend. NSU won the varsity eight race by W L W L 8-seconds over second place Barry University in a time of 6:37.0, Lynn 5 0 13 3 then followed with a victory in the Division II varsity four with a time of 7:49.2. The winning continued in the varsity four race, as Barry 7 1 11 2 NSU’s crew won not only the event, but remained undefeated this Rollins 4 2 7 3 year. The Knights fi nished in a time of 7:16.9 with second-place Florida Southern 1 2 8 3 Barry fi nishing in 7:24.1. NSU’s novice eight crew fi nished 4th to fi rst place Jacksonville University in a time of 7:30.1 in the fi nal Tampa 1 2 5 7 event of the day. Saint Leo 1 2 5 9 Nova Southeastern 1 3 5 9 Softball (16-15, 4-5 SSC) Eckerd 0 1 7 3 The Knights have won four out of fi ve with senior Janette Florida Tech 0 7 1 8 Rodriguez (Miami, Fla.) leading the team with a .375 BA (33-

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their rally. doing. In the third inning, Winona Shannon Lynch pitched a State added three runs when Jamie complete game, allowing two earned Kettwig Roy and Lindsay Rosicky runs and seven hits. Winona State’s scored. In the next two innings the Elissa Wisniewski had her second loss Warriors added fi ve more runs to end of the season, allowing four runs on the game 8-0. fi ve hits. Winona State’s Jenny Stannis In the second game though, it had her fourth win of the season. Rigil was a diff erent story for the Knights. Gruca of the Knights had her fi rst loss Th e Knights couldn’t bring home any in her fi rst start of the season. Gruca runs, and that’s all the Warriors were pitched four innings, and Michelle Angela Martinez swings at the ball. Photo by Alicia Winslett Scales relieved her in the fi fth inning. Opinions Page 17 Gay, Homo, Fag… By Nicolle Garber Alisha VanHoose Staff Writer Editor-in-Chief Gay. Homo. Fag. the word was extremely gay, but These ‘ideals’ have caused These upsetting words were I did not know that word until I some students at NSU to insolently written on some club posters in reached high school. express their intolerance, and I find Dear NSU Community, the Parker Building’s first floor As I continued to walk it immature to the point where I feel hallways. As I walked up the to class, I thought about all my like I am strolling the hallways of Most of us have a number of fond stairs reading the club events, lesbian and gay friends, and I my old middle school. And I hated childhood memories, and for many, some of my eyes fell upon a friend’s thought, “people hate them just middle school. I thought college these memories are attached to a favorite book, club, the Surf Club, where because they like their own sex, and was a place where everyone was movie, or television program we watched when something along the lines of this bias is most likely unjustified.” accepted and no one cared about we were young. So when something happens ‘gay’ and ‘homo’ were written Our society has ideals that have orientation, sexual or otherwise. I to ruin such memories, it’s fairly common for in the corner of their calendar. influenced narrow-mindedness: was severely wrong. How naïve of people to get a bit peevish with whatever is Unnerving as it was, I walked me to think so idyllically! Ideals, doing to ruining. we only fall in love with beautiful Such was my issue when I received a non-chalantly to class as I people, we only fall in love with ideals—the word is so extreme, message on my cell phone (yes, the broken one) contemplated those words— the opposite sex, and skirts are for yet so subtle. I wonder what boy last week. “You will not believe it! Blasphemy! gay, homo, fag. Although I’m women to wear only. Honestly, you or girl had the audacity to write Pure blasphemy!” This is the sort of message I as straight as Lucy Liu’s hair, would find it odd to see a young something so offensive. I wonder if roll my eyes at a bit, because when the word I have no opposition towards man in a skirt, but is that because it made them feel better, so smug, ‘blasphemy’ is involved, I know that my mother homosexuality. In elementary our society says skirts are for ladies so proud of themselves, thinking, (who was the one leaving the message) is not school, I had a guy friend who only? Or is it because you think it “Wow, I just hurt someone for no being entirely serious. Considering she was was extremely eccentric—well, is weird? reason at all.” informing me that there was going to be a new movie rendition of “I Dream of Jeannie” and that Paris Hilton would be playing Jeannie, I This Week’s Poll Question: Last Week’s Question: had to concur that it was, indeed, blasphemy. At the very least. Who are you most How do you feel anout the recent discrimination against likely to vote for? Now, “I Dream of Jeannie” was my the GLBT community? favorite television show when I was younger, and I’m still a fan. People who know me have It upsets me. Results: probably seen me cruising around campus in 67% would vote for my Jeannie shirt, and the only reason I don’t It’s about time. the next American bring food to school in my Jeannie lunchbox is Idol that I don’t want to scratch the paint. I realize, watching the show again after several years of What the heck is GLBT? 33% would vote not having seen it, just how terribly cheesy and silly it was, but at least it was wholesome. for the next NSU Which can not be said for Paris Hilton. Vote online at www.knightnewsonline.com student president Now, I’m not blasting Paris. (Okay, maybe I am) I’m just saying that I’m a bit surprised that someone in Hollywood would make a decision to put someone with such a bad girl image in the place of the sainted the knight Barbara Eden (who, for those not familiar with TV Land fodder, played Jeannie in the original Nova Southeastern University television program). It’s not as if she’s the only 3301 College Avenue blonde actress in the country. 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The Knight serves Nova Southeastern University from its location in room 105 of the Athletics and Student Activities Building. The Knight is NSU’s established vehicle for student reeporting, opinion and the arts. All community members are invited to contribute anything they desire to The Knight. Sincerely, Editorials, commentaries and advertisements in this publication reflect the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University or its officials, The Knight staff, or other advertisers. The Knight will not publish unsigned letters except under special circumstances at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. Alisha VanHoose The Knight reserves the right to edit. 18 The knight March 28, 2005 March 28, 2005 The knight 19 20 The knight March 28, 2005 Week in Pictures A look at some of the most interest- ing things this week, captured all on film and located below for your viewing pleasures. Turn to the back cover for our “Photo of the Week!”

Right: Easter Time! The Asian Student Association and Alpha Phi Omega combine forces to provide Easter gift baskets filled with candy and plush toys for the children of Joe DiMaggio’s Hospital. Photo By Nicolle Garber.

Left: Appreciate Your Teacher A student places a note in Dr. Sherman’s pot. SGA held Teacher Appreciation Day where students were able to “appreciate” the teachers of their choice. Each pot had a teacher’s name and was placed in the division where they teach. Photo by Nicolle Garber.

Right: Check out G.C Espinoza the ‘Bomb’ bartender at the Flight Fleck. Picture by Nimita Lakhani

Left: Ever wonder what the inside of a cat looks like? Students Carlos Arias and Denis Dospekhov found out while dissecting a cat in Dr. Sherman’s A & P II Lab… ewww. Picture by Nimita Lakahni

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