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Vol. 43 ... No. 15 ,, THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF USF ST. PETERSBURG · Week of January 26th, 2009 Parade felebrates the L~gacy of Career Fair'09 art1n .ut er .1na r. January 29, 2009. The Career Center offers tips for ·r finding a career. · Story on pg. 5 What's on TV?. A look into this season's premiere episodes complete with a list of shows
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~- · Photo IAshley Jones Kimberle Noorbakhsh, graduate student in childhood education and Dr. Stephen Ritch, head of the Bishop Center, hold a banner of Martin Luther . King )r. for the 24th Annual National Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major for Justice Parade on Jan. 19. NoTi:me-to Now, the parade·marches from third bined with dance n;mtines. With photos in support ofBarack MarcVallin ave. south and Dr. Martin Luther Numerous other community Obama. Some shirts had photos King Jr. St. to Bayshore drive a wider groups marched in the parade as of Dr. King and Obama next to Contributing Writer spread of the city and attracts over well. This included 50 USF St.- each other with slogans like: 'The READ"? The crowds packed the parking I 00,000 attendees each year. Petersburg students, faculty and_ Dreamer and the Dream.' Books under 250 lot of Tropicana Field on Monday, "I seethe pride in the faces of the staff who rode in green and gold The crowd expressed their joy Jan. 19 but they were not there for a people along the route as well as decorated golf carts and cars and for the Martin Luther King Jr. pgs to read while sporting event. The celebration ~d the enthusiasm of the people who . marched on foot. Parade partici- holiday and the inauguration of class is in session parade were in honor of Dr. Martin wanted to participate this year. The pants from USF St. Petersburg, the new president. People of all Luther King Jr. . ones that couldn't be in Washington which included Multicultural generations and walks oflife had The 24th annual National Martin felt like this was the place to be," Affairs, the Black StudentAsso- on 'Obamabilia.' · >> story on pg. 3 Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Jus- said College ofEducation Professor ciation and the Family Studies This Martin Luther King Jr. tice Parade is one of the oldest and Dr. Juanita Fountain: Center were warmly welcomed holiday was especially signifi largest in the country. This year the paraqe drew a by the crowd that chanted and cant because the inauiuration of The first parade coincided with slightly smaller crowd than the cheered for the Bulls as they Obamaasthe44thPresidentofthe lc the first observance of the federal average attendance. Many people handed out candy and beads to United States was the day after. King holiday on Jan. 20, 1986, three. believed this was because several children watching the parade. La-Tarri Canty, USF St. Peters years after President Ronald Reagan buses filled with local residents left "It was a wonderful experi- burg coordinator of multicultural s~~Bowl signed the holiday into·law in 1983. for Washington, D.C. on Sunday. ence that allowed members to affairs said, "Ithinkit'simportant The parade continued throughout the The parade route was still packed by give back and interact with the to note that the first biracial presi PreVIeW struggle to get the holiday recognized reveler.s who lined the streets. community ... As the Black Stu- dent has been elected. 'we still . in all 50 states in 2000. The festivities drew over 20 high dent Association at USF St. Pet€?, have a ways to journey. However, A look at the Steelers Just like the humble beginnings of school and college bands ·including it is vital that we help celebrate I believe this is the culmination o~ and the Cardinals Martfu Luther King Jr. holiday that it the Bethune-C~okman Marching such an influential man as Martin decades of triumph in the face of celebrates, the St. Petersburg National. Wildcats from the historically black Luther King Jr.," said Astrid adversity. Our ancestors ·should .Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major universitylocatedinDaytonaBeach, Carny, B.S.APresident. be proud. Now, it is incumbent for Justice Parade started small but Florida. The Marching Wildcats, As parade participants marched upon each individual to create » story on pg. 8 grew in. popularity. The first parade decked out in maroon and gold, alongtheroute,manyoftheonlook- their own legacy." marched south on Ninth Street and had wowed the crowd with their version ers in the crowd cheering them on an attendance of only 25,000 people. ·ofthe high step marching style com- were wearing shirts or holding signs • ... ·PERSPECTIVES Financing Your College UTMBA Investment TRIUE· ECONOMJC STIMULU:S $15,200.78. That is $5,200.78 more than Emmalee Schmidt you borrowed. On the other hand, credit card Assistant Editor debt can be upward of 15 to 25 percent. Many students have difficufty conceptual The words "student" and "savings" usu izing the fact that they will owe lots and lots ally do not go hand-in-hand. Students save ofmoney one day. I used to think, "I'm still money almost as often as the Buccaneers in college and I don't have to worry about win the Superbowl. However, that does not repaying my loans until I graduate." Well, mean it cannot be done. here I am a graduate student and my student Graduates ftQm ·the Untverslty offampa's MBA and MS busl- The average college student accumu loans are coming back to haunt me. . ness programs consistently land lucrative po$itions • with com lates $552 in credit card debt. On apos- A great way to learn about student loans itive note, students were shown. to pay is have a financial aid counselor explain panies such as Bloomberg ~ Cisco Systems Inc., Coca-JCola Enterprises, PricewaterhouseCoope~ and Procter&Gamble. off their balances in full more than any the lingo such as "interest rate," "Stafford . . other demographic. Bravo! The issue loans" and "principle." Also, almost all -• M"BA., MS i11 At:<:O-Il!lr MS in Ammce e~ MS in: M~k.eling that will dig an early grave for college lenders have an online banking portion to • Deu-elo:v blllsin~$ ~Is in ~»oiect ma111e~~nt,.lee~. lilusiness students is the dreaded student loans. their site for customers to view and keep ~ommtmi£11i1ions . market re~aroh and hn~iaJ .Qru,illysi$ Even though the economy is plummet track of their debt. • Nine specieJiz:E.ld MBA ~;Qflot!'.ntr~tiQB!¥ im;luding Entrl!flrenet~r$11ip. ~I)Bt:e. ing, college tuition continues to rise Another way to dig that grave plot Jmeml;i}i~;ma l B1.1sm~ ~nd NoiJ.PrQfit Man~~;~ment every year. Did you know if you are an faster is to study abroad and not learn • Ct!l fur informatil!Jl ebolrt Rm~n(:ial Aidl in-state USF student, you ate paying 15 about loans and interest rates before you • N~ \\'Qri; BXp!(!~n~· f(! qllli11!11.f for !iil)nlis!llil;.m percent more in tuition dollars than in go. Some may be fortunate enough to ·~ salarvfar200'1 MBA grallu~was SlQ.4&l the 2007-08 school year? have the funding to pay for their trips to It gets worse. The National Center for study overseas, but if you aren't, check INFO SESSION ~ Jan. 31. Saturday 110 a.m. Education Statistics has found that nearly with your study abroad departments; if - · Sykes College of Business Room 134 50 percent of college graduates have debt you stUdy through your university you can RSVP: ~813} 268~7 408 I utgrad@ut. edu I www:~utedu{graduate from student loans. A coilege graduate is get your scholarships and grants to count · ~stimated to owe an average of$10,000 to toward the tuition. lenders. What students often forget is the In the .meantime do your research. Dif r"·~ small print tnat explains the interest rate, ferent loans exist for different situations. which can be anywhere from 2.5 percent to So, if you absolutely need to borrow \'r. ~~'rut~ ' a whopping 9 percent. 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Lud ~ "'IV I' .. I J!'f.; 1 !i I 1: il '\,: What is your ideal travel destination? Eastern Emope Greece Venice Dominican Republic Inverness, Fla. -~i ~ " •. • ' .. I ~ " " ,, Do you buy textbookS before ofafter the ,After ui' i~~ B~fore r 1 ,j Aft~r '· After 2-3 da:Ys after semester starts? II Bow many hours a week do you spend 3 II 10 8 8 40 "r; studying? PAGE2 THE CROW'S NEST CN USF ST. PETERSBURG Week of January 26th, 200 ~ -CAMPUS APreview into-Season Premieres He also watches "Crusoe" on NBC. It is a ''ter New York City. Each business has different special commonalities Sierra, Pepe and other Residence Larissa Mone' rible show but fun to watch," Lenon ~d. ties, but the "amazing" factor stays constant Hall One residents share. Staff Writer Other shows premiering soon on Fox include Who can bear to change ~e channel when a Sierra loves the characters and the story's pro ''Dollhouse" on Feb. 13 and the new season of cake is sculpted into Wrigley Field or a guitar? gression while Pepe enjoys ''the ridiculous lines." Books will need to move to the back because ''Hell's Kitchen" with London-native Gordon "Little Miss Perfecf' is premiering on Feb. Sierra and Pepe said the show is halfway television is about to take the front seat. Ramsay, on Jan. 29. 18 on WE, Dive into the stresses of children through seaso~ five, but they were both excited This spring, TV shows about loved and con Joss Whedon, creator of''Dollhouse", also cre pageants. "Judge for yourself," the show's for the new-episode which debuted on Jan. 15. fused· medical personnel, crazy kitchen chefs, ated ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and ''Firefly". slogan cautions. They said the show has not aired in wee~ -the sorting out the finest American singers, stuffing The premise behind "Dollhouse" is a group of Adding to the chaos of traveling food shows same problem occured with "Grey's Anatomy." your-face-contests and kindergarten beauty queens people, called "actives," have their personalities like Anthony Bourdain's ''No Reservations" and make their seasonal premiere. You name-it; this erased and their physiological structure changed Samantha Brown's "Passport to Great W~kends" season has it. so wealthy customers can hire the actives to play is "Man vs. Food," With Adam Richman. · If you have not heard already, "American a companion, an assassin, apything the customer Richman takes eating contests to a new level. Idol" is back.for its eighth season. Tune in to wants an active to be. He travels ar6llod the U.S. in search offavorite Fox Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. In the shadow of big-network shows, other American meals and huge food platters - often TV Shows on Fox for reality TV entertainment. channels such as Women's Entertainment covered in grease - to eat in competition with There is a new addition to the judge's panel this (WE) and the Travel Channel broadcast someone usually twice his size. · Lie to Me: premiered 1/21 year. Kara DioGuardi, a recognized son,gwriter, quirky programs. Between the new and old shows are all-time . Hell's Kitchen: premieres 1/29 wrote songs for Carrie_Underwood, Celine Dion Although "Amazing Wedding Cakes" pre favorites such as ''The Office" and "Grey's Anat and other Grammy-winning performers. miered in September 2008, it. still gives reality omy" which keep the dedicated tuning in at least Doll house: premieres 2/13 Nathan Lenon, 23, a graphic design major is TV an edge. "Amazing" is the key word. No one ten minutes prior to the show. Sit down, shut up: premieres 4/ 19 not an avid American Idol fan, but watches the wants _to watch a show about cake-making unless Kristen Sierra, 18, and Nicole Pepe, 20, both ·auditions at the beginning oF-the season. there is drama in the recipe. elementary education majors, watch ''The Office" Prison Break: returns 4/17 Instead, Lenon is drawn to Fox_channel's "Amazing Wedding Cakes" covers three promi together in their dorm rooms. "The Office," a Terminator: The Sa rah Connor "Fringe" because it is a "mix between a crime . nent cake-making businesses: Cake Divas in Los show that depicts the reality of the cynical day Chronicles: returns 2/1 3 drama and sci-fi," be said. - Angeles, Cake Girls in Chicago and Cake Atelier in to-day routines ofa corporate setting, is one ofthe Books for the Time-deprived "The Stepford Wives," is about a woman Sara Palmer struggling to fit into a seemingly perfect StcijfWriter neighborhood only to find very dark secrets lurking in every house. Published in 1972, College students may have a variety of this book has 144 pages and has been made novels on their bedside tables· (in the su:rnriler into multiple .big-screen movies. months), but during the semester fiction "Everyman," describes the death and gets traded out for finance or mysteries get decline of a Jewish executive who refuses swapped for macroeconomics. to ap~logize for his bad conduct in life, . "It varies," said Krista Wright, junior ,Psy though he obviously regrets many of his chology major. "Some semesters I do have decisions. Published in 2006, this book has the time and some I don't." 190 pages and is written by a Pulitzer Prize Students who enjoy reading but do not have winning author. the time to invest in a thick novel during the Ann Schieser, junior environmental science semester can find a variety oflight and engag ~ajor and mystery book lover, said she reads ing book~ with fewer than 200 pages. . books before bed but during the semester she Wright enjoys reading non-fiction stories: does not have time to read them as much. Students who like reading this genre may Students who like mysteries may appreci Master of Education be interested in "Tuesdays with Morrie,'.' by ate reading "By a Slow River," by Phillipe Ths MEtf. IJ'l)gfam is ~red ftr ciP-SSfQOOl tea&ers vdlo Mitch Alb om or "A Man Without A Country,'' Claudel. This book centers around three ~.m~ cqmmiued ws'trJmgtlw~ skill$ in Iinney. v.riring. arx,l by the late Kurt Vonnegut. unusual deaths in a small French village toochmg di~roo loo. mars. WitiJ wte da&S se•resr the "Tuesdays with Morrie." tells the emotional during World War I. This book, published M.Ed. degl'll£t r:an ba t:~Btad i113 m;mth$. story-of a student-who visits his dying mentor. in 2007, is just a few pag~s over 200 and This book was on the New York Times Best was a bestseller in France. Master of A1rts jn Teaching . ··]·: . Sellers List in 2004 and bas 208 pages. Some students, like USF senior Kyle The M.Al poogmm 1flll'f~ {JathJate edutatton forth~ wltb "A Man Without a Country" is a-collection Welter, find that they have no trouble read a~ to b~rne mfddle u high sJ;hool taa...-1m!l of witty essays and articles written with a dark ing during the semester. .~of m~thOOlatiC$, science or~ia l WCfk~· )\Jr.r humor and a satirical reflection on the world "I don't tead what I should," said Welter, ~ irJ 13roon'ths. and society. This book was published in 2005 who admits to sometimes choosing what he ana has 160 pages. wants to read over his assignments. " I don't · teach &serve Students who enjoy reading general fiction have ajob, so I have more free tim_e .-" Be a ~ of ·!JE SJUtioo! may like "Sleepless Nights,'' by Elizabeth Amazon.~om offers a list of books with Hardwick, "The Stepford Wives," by Ira ·fewer than 250 pages for the time-deprived The UniveJ:Sity of Tampa • Graduate Studies Levin or "Everyman," by Philip Roth. student. 40t W. Keddy BMI.J Tempa. Fl S!GllS-1490 "Sleepless Nights," is about a woman who trav tS13l25&-7409 • m ~ata) 2&!i«l3 [email protected] "'W'NAWt~d~!JridUate els the country in order to relive her memories. The book has 176 pages and was published in .1979. SVMSiOFE~~ Vol. 43. .. No. 15 THE CROW'S NEST CN USF ST. PETERSBURG PAGE3 CAMPUS How to the book and the program, Life ture of a baby's bootie with a one shot," said Masters. "This demic Success Center. "He has Kaeli Conforti After College and went with note saying, "Now that I have is your life; you'll only get one some really creative ideas. We Staff Writer it," said Masters. · one foot in the door, I'd really chance to take that shot." try to get the word out to students Those in attendanc·e were like to get the other. one in Students and faculty in that there are creative ways to Students gathered in Davis 130 given a free autographed there too." She also landed the attendance enjoyed the enthu- approach their job search." on Thursday, Jan. 15, to hear the copy of Masters' book, along job of her dreams as a result of siastic presentations. McKinstry hopes, with the help inspirational speaker Andy Masters, with his inspirational quote such jngenuity. _ "I thought it was exciting and of Masters, students will realize author of"LifeAfter College," and "Be your best." "You have to do something very informative," said Scott this concept before they graduate. "37, Keys to College Success." Throughout t.he discussion, different," said Masters. Peeples, a USF alumnus who Sophomore and business major The event, hosted by Stu<:Ient Masters provided examples of · The example that struck the majored in finance. Sandra Chan attended the second Government and the USF St. ways to beat the system and biggest chord with the audi "There were definitely things presentation of the evening. Petersburg Career Center, offered find a fun, high-paying job in ence was the case of Masters' you need to hear in terms of "It was alright. Some stuff I students two opportunites to see a·time when chances for doing friend, Scott Ginsberg, who differentiating yourselves from · already knew about," she said, Masters speak, the first lasting ·so are slim. took it upon himself to wear a the crowd." · mentioning that she had used from 5-6 p.m., followed by another He mentioned that only 10 nam.etag everyday for the last "I thought it went well," said networking skills to acquire her presentation from 7-8 p.m. percent of jobs are actually seven years - day and night - Barbra Higel, a career develop- second job. "If you want your first While the first showing attra~ted listed on Web sites ·like mon to gauge people's reactions. ment specialist who works with job, just ask your mom. She works a sizable audience, oniy a handful ster.com and careerbuilder.com. Ginsberg kept a journal of his the College of Business. there and knows people, and they of students were able to make it to The other 90 percent are usually everyday encounters, good "We've had Andy on campus know people. Ask family if they the second presentation. Despite offered from within or based on and bad, .eventually turning before and had positive feed- know stuff, too." the small audience, Masters kept personal connections. his writings into a book titled, back from students, so we Urging students to heed the the same level of enthusiasm and Masters stressed the idea that "Hello, My Name Is Scott," brought him back." · advice ofhis own former mentor, sense of humor he put forth for the people need to be creative and which was featured on "20/20," "The 'majority of students Dave Clark, Masters told the audi larger group. · go beyond expectations to get "CNN," "The Today Show" and could benefit from hearing ence, "The greatest regrets.that I've Masters, a motivational speaker the job of your dreams, offer in articles in USA Today. this information," said Career ever had in life were the things I for the last five years, spent time ing an example where a job "Anything is possible, and impos Counselor Terry Dowling. didn't do." working in the corporate world seeker designed and attached sible is nothing," said Masters. "I wish more people would "I urge people to live life not before discovering his calling: a "Hire-One-Get-One-Free" Masters encouraged students attend, but those who attended looking back with regrets," said to help others get closer to their coupon to his resume offering to pay attention to lists of the got something out of it and Masters. "They need to go for it." dream jobs. his services, an idea which led top ten professions, targeting hopefully it will inspire them · "I decided I didn't want to devote to a high paying job. your dream job, rather than just to use us in their plans." . the rest of my life to showing Another story of creative sending out endless e-mails and "I really like listening to companies how to increase their vision was a woman who wasting time. him speak," said Diane McK gross profit margin, so I created designed and sent along a pic- "Everybody in this room gets instry, director .of the Aca- co·medians Crash Coquina Club L.C. who was friends with Larkins, got laughs kept the crowd's energy going with stories about "I thought it was hilarious. It was like Kyle Kaeli Conforti by telling jokes about women who tend to fall his past girlfriends and his creepiest relatives Dunnigan, times ten." Staff Writer in love too quickly.,..and how this often leads to while offering advice on how to find, keep and After the show ended, Keith stayed behind disaster. He talked about experiences in church eventually argue with a woman. to meet students an_d sign a few autographs, Students swarmed the Coquina Club on where he encountered ovez:excited ministers, He later commented on strange classes he had offering some insight into why he chose to Wedn~sday, Jan. 14. Every seat was_filled, told stories about his eccentric relatives and taken in college, girls who lie too much and tried become a comedian. leaving rows of people standing in the back to described how blind dates set up over the inter-· to make sense of the University of Florida's While growing up watching the comedy of witness the comedic talents ofL.C., ''Big" Sean net could end very badly. obsession with football star, Tim Tebow. Jerry Lewis, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy Larkins and Geoff Keith in an event hosted by Next to perform was Larkins, a headliner Toward the middle of the show, junior, eco- with his father, Keith drew further inspiration the Harborside Activities Board. from BET's Comic View, "Def Comedy nomics major Ben Hughlett's fancy argyle from classic shows like "In Living Color.': Starting at 9 p.m., after evening classes fin Jam" and known as one of P. Diddy's Bad sweater caught Keith's eye, leading to some "Seeing my Dad laughalotmademewantto ished, the show r~m just over two hours leav Boys of Comedy. unexpected attention from the comedian. · be funny," Keith said. · ing students and faculty audience members Larkins chastised the audience for com- "The last guy was hilarious, even consid- Kc;;ith talked about the large crowds he had anX.ious for more. plaining about Florida's cold weather. He told ering he made cracks about my sweater and performed for, including an awkw~d show he "The show was amazing," said Vincent stories about how his mother would make him so forth," said Hughlett, being a good sport once did at a nudist colony. Nagatomo, senior, economics major. "I hope that walk to school to find out if it had been closed about the experience. "I g~t comfortable ori the stage quickly," said. we do mor~ activities like this on campus." for a snow day. The running joke of the evening, started Keith, explaining how his material seems to "I thought it was great," said Natalie "I should be on TV," said Larkins in between during Larkin's performance and later carried flow so naturally, most ofit being based on past Heredia, freshman,.psychology major. "I stories about his experiences ofliving in Atlanta, on by Keith, was Danny McDonald's, freshman, experiences and characters in the audience. love how they bring people to USF St. Pete traveling to J ackso1;1ville, dorm life and having undeclared major, lack of luck with the ladies. During the show, he described how whenever who are actually famous." a hectic· childhood. "If they want to talk abqut me, that's awe- something really odd would happen to him, the The audience received a special treat when The last performer of the evening was Keith, some," said McDonald, whose love of standup first thing to pop into his head was how good of _L.C., who is featured three times in various who previously appeared.on "The Late Show comedy seemed to outweigh any jokes made at a story it would be to tell later. comedy· specials on Black Entertainment with David Letterman" and "Late Night with his expense. McDonald was also a popular target "Ifyou're a funny person and you think some Television {BET), was given the chance to Conan O'Brien." · of comedian Kyle Dunnigan who appeared in thing's funny, you just have to·bring them into get the show started. Keith, holdlng the spotlight for over an hour, the comedy show during the fall2008 semester. . your world," he said. THE CROW'S NEST ,------ The Art ofthe Interview Terry Dowling Career Counselor Interview Performance ~(Wl} ~ fPrN 'J@l~ ~c; ~ ~ University of Sduth Florida St. Petersburg * Be punctual and stand whe ompany. R at:avqer 1111111:, thraugh1¥11Dr cell' p~an~f i * When discussing negative experiences A job interview can be looked upon focus on what you learned from the experi 1'•-{f~ .l teams lD 1:111!1fJiel.e the hunt_m.:tr111in ariua as a"tremendous opportunity or a nerve ence. wracking experience. If you found a posi * Don't bring up questions concerning tion opening and composed a cover letter benefits, vacation time or salary at an initial and resume that led to an interview, then interview. you certainly have the potential to succeed * Practice to reduce nervous gestures and in an interview. verbal responses such as ''you know", " uh" Much like an -athletic competition or and "well". artistic performance, an interview is some * Try to match the communication style of thing that you can prepare for, rehearse and the-interviewer. --l succeed at with a combination of prepara * Be self assured but not overly cc>nfident. tion, enthusiasm and judgment. The inter * Ask questions. view typically boils down to the chemistry *Follow Up. that is established between you and the· person conducting the interview. Your Compose a thank you letter immediately goal is to provide the person handling the following the interview and try to men interview with all the information they are _tion some specifics from your experience looking for and to also convince them that and also remind them of your skills and you are the ri~ht type of person for the posi- accomplishments. tion and the organization. If you are interested in getting additional _All events pwd for _ What are employers/interviewers assistance with interview preparation or looking for? any other career related issues visit the ·~ith ·your student Career Center Web site at www.stpt.usf.edu/ sarVfue and actiVity * Positive work attitude career or call (727) 873-4129 and schedule fees. * Academic proficiency in field of study an individual appointment with a Career *Communication skills (written & oral) Counselor. i USF ST. PETERSBURG PAGE4& 5 COMMUNITY Study Abroad Opportunities Monday,Jan.26 Monday Night Jazz, Theatre One, USF Tampa, 8 p.m. This program lasts Merida, Mexico national corporations and Nicole Groll from May 29- June 17 lo~al country businesses. Ebony Fashion Show, Coliseum, 8 p.m. Assistant Editor and costs $4,800. This Travel to Mexico's This European experi- includes breakfast, air Yucatan to the city of ence will cost students There are plenty Gf study fare, accommodations, Merida and experience $4400. This includes Tuesday, Jan. 27 abroad opportunities for tours and USF tuition. Spanish culture while USF tuition, accommo students to take advantage To register for this class leaming the language. dations, tours, transpor ~ Judith Alstadter Lunchtime Concert in Side of in European coun students will need to Students will study at the tation, airfare and some Door Cabaret, Palladium Theatre at ties, the Mediterranean, speak with Dr. Ritch at Universidad Marista and meals. Students will need St. Petersb:urg College, 12 p.m. China and if you prefer his office in the Bishop .live with the local fami- . to register for MAN 4600 to stay local, Mexico, Center and be enrolled lies. Professor Hildago is for Summer Session C. Keller Williams, Jannus Landing, 8 p.m. where one can brush up in SLS 4274. taking students to visit a Students need to submit on their Spanish. colonial part of the city, applications for the trip to VVednesday,Jan.28 Learn French in Nice the olde~t Cathedral in the the Office oflntemational Leadership Ethics in and Paris Americas, Mayan ruins Affairs. "Oldies but Goodies Dance," Greece, Italy, and beautiful beaches. The Pier, 12 p.m. and England Summer session B has This trip runs from Doing Business a lot to offer USF stu May 10 - June 7, with a in China Dr. Ritch, head of the dents looking forward cost of $2,700. The cost Thursday, Jan. 29 Bishop Center, in takes to studying french. includes airfare, course The center of"business his class to experience During this two-week instruction, some meals in Asia is the place to be Career Fair, CAC Core, 9 a.m. a new way of teaching program students will andaccommodations.To for up and coming busi An Event with Ruth Behar, "Still Searching Ethics in Leadership in study french daily with apply for this trip submit ness majors. This trip· for the Jews of Cuba: On the Island, ip Israel, Athens. The class will a USF professor, travel applications to the Office abroad begins andends in in Miami," Grace Allen Room, 4th Floor study in the academy along the streets of Nice of International Affairs. Hong Kong, the financial Library, USF Tampa, 5 p.m. Plato taught Aristotle and submerse them center in China. Students and discuss leadership selves in French cul Doing Business will travel to the political Barry Scott, MLK tribute, CAC Core, 7_p.m . and justice. ture. Three days will be in Europe capital of China, Beijing Pulp Fiction screening & VIP party, Muvico -At Roccasecca Castle, spent in Paris visiting and the business center, Baywalk, 7 p.m. the birth site of Samt marvelous places such The business world Shanghai. Thomas Aquinas, stu as the Louvre and the in Europe has a lot to This trip goes from May Dark Star Orchestra, Jannus Landing, 8 p.m. dents will discus-s. the world renowned Frago offer for those willirig 22- June 11 and costs natural iaw of morality. nard perfume factory. to pay for it. Students $3,900. This includes Friday, Jan. 30 Discussions on Machi Watch the changing of will spend four nights accommodations, some avelli's The Prince will the guard at the Prince's in Budapest, regarded as meals, transportation and Last Friday Concert featuring Hoobastank, take place at his villa in Palace and visit the the most beautiful city in USF tuition. This trip Williams Park, 6 p.m. Florence, where he went Botanical Gardens . . Europe. Vienna is next does not include airfare. while exiled. To be able. to go on for two nights and is the To apply, students must Super Bowl Gospel Show, London is the last stop this french experience, 1Oth largest population submit applications to the USF Sun Dome, 8 p.m. on this sumn1er travel students much have in the European Union. Office of International Florida Orchestra the Music of Pink Floyd, session where students completed French 1120. Finally, students will end Affairs. will visit the old haunts of The cost is $2,600 for in Prague for another I Mahaffey Theater, 8 p.m. 1 John Stuart Mill, Jeremy the class, group airfare, ·for days. This city is the All information for Bentham and Thomas andacconnnodations.To sixth most visited ciey in these study abroad trips I · Saturday~ Jan. 31 J Hobbes ana discuss their apply students need to Europe. At each of these can be found at http:// philosophies on the self register with the office cities students will visit web.stpt. edu!interna Super Bowl Breakfast, USF Sun Dome, 8 a.m. interested nature. of International Affairs. with governments, multi- tional/Study_ abroadhtm Got ·Problems? My girlfriend and I have been dating for a year and a half. She wants me to fly with her to Arizona to meet her parents over spring break, but she _wants me The advice Guru is here to pay for my flight. 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Vol. 43 ...No: 15 THE CROW'S NEST CN USF ST. PETERSBURG Page 7 .. . . . SPORTS CARDINALS, STEELERS SNAG TICKET TO Super Bowl title in franchise history on Sunday, of futility, the Cardinals' core haS led the team that every football fan hopes for in a championship Peter PupeUo Feb. 1 in Tampa. out ofthe desert, proverbially and literally. They game. It features the Cardinals' high-flying, yet Staff Writer He has endured tough times, but Warner's defeated two surprise teams, the Atlanta Falcons graceful offense versus the Steelers' top-ranked · desire, confidence and talent ]?.as remained and Philadelphia Eagles, as well as knocked off smash-mouth defense. This game is will versus The path is a familiar one: origins rooted in unbreakable. A decade has passed since Warner a number-one team in what seemed like acts of skill, a pre-season impossible versus a pre-season the Midwest that exemplifies small-town middle served as the ringleader of the Rams' "Great- ·defiance rather than deftness. improbable. It is the Greatest Sho~ On Turf rein- . _ America. Whether traveling from Burlingtmi, est Show On Turf," the high-scoring juggernaut "Once we realized what we were playing for, carnated- the Cardinals play on an artificial sur lpwa or Lima, Ohio, both Kurt Warner and offense that included running back Marshall our guys accepted the challenge," defensive end face inside a dome at the University of Phoenix Ben Roethlisberger know it well. Although the Faulk and the wide receiving tandem of Isaac Bertrand Berry told Sports Illustrated "There Stadium-versus the Steel Curtain Redux. journey to the Super Bowl took a different route Bruce and Torry Holt. was so much negative stuff being ·said about us "They say defense wins championships," Steel this time around, Warner and Roethlisberger are It is as fitting as it is ironic that Warner is set lhat it was almost like we didn't belong in the ers receiver Hines Ward told ESPN.com. ''Well, certain that the trip's end will be as rewarding as to lead this season's Cardinals on the football's playoffs, like we were uninvited guests. We just we've got the number one defense and that's the their first time, no matter how you get there. biggest stage one week from now. Much like took the attitude oflet's go crash the party." reason we're going to the Super Bowl" Warner knows how to survive through adversi- the 1999-2000 Rams, Arizona was a pre-season For some, the NFL-like life~ is about second Led by linebacker James Farrior and safety . ty and is unstoppable toward opposing defenses. long shot to even make the playoffs, much less chances. Warner knows this fact, as does his Tr9y Polamalu, the Steelers defense is consid Three years prior to serving as the third-string win a championship. Super Bowl XLffi counterpart Roethlisberger, ered one ofthe best in ·history, mirroring that of quarterback on the St. Louis Rams' depth chart, ''I want to say thank you to all the fans. Nobody Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. the 1985 Chicago Bears and 2000 Baltimore Warner - already once removed from the NFL - else believed in us, nobody else believed in me. Months after Roethlisberger led his team to Ravens. Although Warner is no stranger to found himselfbagging groceries in a convenient But you guys did, and because of that, we're a Super Bowl victory during the 2005 season, aggressive defensive rushes, how he reacts to -- ~ store back in his hometown. When Warner did going to the Super Bowl," Warner said after win- the sophomore quarterback injured himself in a Pittsburgh's .trademark 3-4 zone blitz pack return to football, he paid his dues in the Arena ning the NFC Championship Game. motorcycle accident that left his future uncertain. age could be the x-factor that determines who league and NFL Europe before receiving his This week, as Warner aims for his second title, Two years later, Big Ben is back as he attempts to walks away as a champion Feb. I. second stint in the American game. he will be working with essentially the same win his second Super Bowl in four years,· a feat Whether through Phoenix or Pittsburgh, The liftoff ofWarner's career in 1999 seems as talent that earned him his first: a versatile tail- _ that is rarely accomplished. sand or snow, Warner and Roethlisberger much a part ofdestiny as the improbable season back known as Edgerrin James and the NFL's AlthoughWamerandRoethlisbergersharesimi made it to sunny Tampa Bay. The question of the Arizona Cardinals. Warner, S~r Bowl top receiving duo ofLany Fitzgerald andAnquan lar stories, their~ are polar opposites. Super remains for both teams: will the game be as XXXIV MVP, hopes to award the team their first Boldin. Through constant criticism and decades Bowl XLill promises to be an artful battle ofwits much fun as the journey to get there? ~ ~ t § ~0 ~0 ""§ Why wait for cupid to strike some love u~cB ..c:: II) . u .o in your life this ·Valenthie's Day? 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