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Vol. 36, No.6 University of South Florida St. Petersburg March 4, 2005 Pilot course displays cutting edge technology
Irena Milasinovic Features Editor
In a departure from the tradition al distance-learning classes previous ly offered at USF St. Petersburg, a pilot cpurse on autism is using cut ting-edge technology that will allow students to watch classes anytime, anywhere. Mark Durand, psychology profes sor "and dean of the college of arts and sciences, is the first on campus to use Microsoft Windows' Creative Zen Portable Media Center. The hand-held device, rel~ased in September 2004, is much like an iPod with video. Most students currently take Durand's Autism I course on CD ROM and access it on the computer or laptop. Only one student in the class is using the new technology. Stacey Solar, a 38-year-old moth er of three, said that the Portable Media Center is easy to use and more convenient than a traditional computer or a laptop. She said that the portable center helps her hectic 1- life.
"This unit goes everywhere I go ¥ - from soccer to baseball, gymnas Pholo by Gino Ellion Proulx tics to ballet;' said Solar, who is also Rajiv Parikh of New Monsoon performs at Skippers Smokehouse, in Tampa, Fla., in October 2004. New Monsoon will perform at the mother of a child with autism. Langerado Music Festival March 12 and 13 in Sunrise, Fla. Durand's Abnormal Psychology course, a distance-learning class Genessa Poth While many mainstream music fans can't afford said. "These kids go on a television show, sing a which he is teaching this semester in Senior Staff Writer to see all of their favorite artists live in concert, Jam cover, and mostly depending on their looks, we give the Nelson Poynter Library's video fans often see several shows or festivals a year. Jam them multi-million-dollar contracts. Arid yet the • studio, will be available for students hat's in your CD player right shows are often half the price of a mainstream con- musician who's been going to school and taking to take via CD-ROMs or Portable now? Is it 50 Cent, Blink 182 or cert because jam bands cater to their fans more eight years of theory doesn't get any exposure:' Media Centers in the fall 2005. He than they cater to the dollar or a certain level of sta- Conner says that one of the best ways to catch said that he plans to have three to WKelly Clarkson? Could it be tus. .. all of the bands that you like is at a festival. four new classes that use the tech Jennifer Lopez, Lindsay Lohan or Sophomore Phil Conner says that he likes to go "''ve been to Bonnaroo. It was fantastic. You nology for the fall semester. to shows because they are once in a lifetime experi- meet a whole bunch of really similar-minded, very Durand tapes his live lectures, Nelly? Chances are, if -your flavor of ences, rather than just a regurgitation of the album. open people and you just have a great time;' the week is soaring on the Top 40 "Improvisational music is a far more valuable Conner said. "It's like an unending party for days at See TECHNOLOGY Page 6 charts, you might be what I call a form of cultural capital in my opinion .in that when a time. You get t() hear some of the. best bands an artist presses a CD and you go see them live, that around:' "mainstream subscriber:' show is never going to be the same twice. They're Conner is also looking forward to attending Those who subscribe to mainstream music not just playing straight from the disc;' Conner Florida festivals sometime in the future. often tune in to MTV, VHl, BET or their favorite said. "If you go see Britney Spears on tour, that One of the most talked about Florida music radio station to get their music flx. show is going to be exactly the same no matter what events is the Langerado Music Festival, which is But another group of music lovers exists: those city it's in. It's going to sound exactly like her album, being held this year during the weekend of March who rarely listen to mainstream music. These and the dance moves are all going to be the same. 12-13 in Sunrise, Fla. The third annual Langerado, music fans subscribe to an eclectic genre of music You're getting a lot of eye candy as opposed to aural · featuring more than 25 bands, conveniently coin- dubbed "jam:' Their CD collections usually consist candy:' . · cides with spring break for USF students. of particular shows rather than platinum albums. Conner thinks that shows like "American Idol" On of the musicians playing at Langerado is Their favorite songs may have no words or may be are great examples of what society values or priori Keller Williams, the one-man act whose music upwards of 10 minutes long. Their choice of music tizes when it comes to the music of today. is not only a preference, but also a lifestyle. "You're not getting a lot of originality;' Conner Graphic provided by Mork Durand See LANGERADO Page 6 . . 2 Friday, March 4, 2005
• Davis Lobby renovation to free space for second floor claSsroon
Left: University officials hope to expand the existing student lounge in Davis Lobby by demolishing the room's stair case. They plan to add more tables and chairs for students, and are also considering Left: The demolition of the installing a coffee kiosk. staircase in Davis Lobby will Demolition of the staircase in create a vacant area on the Davis Lobby is scheduled to second floor of Davis Hall. A begin in early April and is new computer classroom will expected to last through June. be built in the vacant space.
Kristie A. Martinez classroom to be built in the resulting vacant the concrete and steel frames in permanent "Demolition is not that noisy. The stair Editor space on the second floor' of Davis Hall. A buildings such as Bayboro, Davis and Coquina removal is probably the most intense;• he said computer classroom currently in Room 205 on halls. "If it becomes that difficult for classes, we'll By the end of June, USF St. Petersburg stu the second floor of Bayboro Hall would then Nasser and Grant said they want the simply do it (during) off hours on weekends dents who hang out in Davis Lobby and attend relocate to the new classroom. school's purchasing and human resources and nights:' classes on the second floor of Davis Hall won't Room 205 is needed as office space fotUSF departments to move out of the Terrace and But one student who spends study time an be using the building's main staircase. Why? St. Petersburg's purchasing and human into Bayboro Hall before this year's hurricane class time in Davis Hall is concerned about th Because it won't exist. resources departments. These departments are season. According to the National Hurricane upcoming demolition and construction. The stairs, which connect the first-floor now housed in the Terrace buildings, a set of Center, the Atlantic hurricane season runs "If they're going to start tearing this up in student lounge to the classrooms on the sec portables located east of Davis Hall. from June 1 through Nov. 30, while the Eastern the middle of the semester, that is going to be ond floor, are scheduled for demolition in early These portables are vulnerable during hur Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 very disruptive to the students who utilize thi: April, said Jim Grant, USF St. Petersburg's cam ricane season, said Abdul Nasser, USF St. through Nov. 30. space;' said Krystle Pinzker, a junior majoring pus architect and director of facilities planning Petersburg's regional vice chancellor for The Davis Lobby project would take about in accounting. and construction. administration and finance. Nasser and Grant two and a half to three months to complete, Pinzker studies in Davis Lobby about two Removing the staircase would create space pre~ented the demolition and construction Grant said. During that time, students could to three times a week, and has three classes or. in Davis Lobby for additional chairs and tables plans during a Feb. 23 Student Government use only the north half of Davis Lobby, where t!le building's second floor. for student use, Grant said. He is also consider meeting. vending machines, a lounge area and a TV are · ''A lot of people use this space for various ing installing a coffee kiosk ln. the lobby once "Six months ago, we were battered with located. During construction, students would reasons, and it's not like the Campus Activitie1 the stairs are gone. four hurricanes. If Charley had hit this way, not be able to use the lobby's south door;s, Center could be used as a back-up;' she said... . Grant said the staircase isn't required by the we'd have been in a herd of trouble;' Nasser which face Bayboro Harbor. they're going to be renovatjng this, they shoul< building code, since Davis Hall already has said. Grant said the construction would not dis have a back-up for people to use. You can hit four other staircases. Grant said the Terrace has a wood frame, turb students or teachers who have classes on up the library, but (Davis Lobby) is kind of Demolishing the stairs would also allow a modular construction, and is not as stable as the second floor of Davis Hall. more convenient:'
AHention Bill to withhold U.N. dues raises questions USF St. Petersburg Jonathan J. Hukill States. with the U.N;' she said. "We need an between the two. "It gives ammuni students, Daily Collegian According to the Library of international investigatory commit tion to those people who say that the (Pennsylvania State University) Congress Web site, thomas.loc.gov, tee made up of many countries;· Fox U.N. is not worth the trouble;• faculty and staff: the United Nations Accountability said. Bennett said. (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Act of 2005 addresses the alleged_ Midori Valdivia, Political Science Pa. - Some student and community fraud and mismanagement of funds Association president, said she College Democrats President leaders believe the United States' pro in the U.N. Oil-for-Food program. believes the United Nations' investi Megan Green said that while changes posal to withhold annual dues from gation is not unusual. are needed in the United Nations, Do you have news we the United Nations will not have The program, which allowed Iraq "Since the U.S. has such a big role withholding funding from the organ much of an effect on international to sell oil in exchange for food, faces in the U.N., it is not surprising that ization is a mistake. can use? If there's an relations. charges that funds were illegally they are conducting investigations;' "It sends the wrong message to College Republicans Chairman diverted to the Iraqi government Valdivia said. "The U.N. is cluttered the rest of the world;' Gre~n said. issue or event you think Andy Banducci said that the with while Saddam Hussein was in power. with problems:· Banducci said he thinks the pos drawal of dues would not change the Because of the alleged fraud, the U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said sible withdrawal does not signal a the school and,l! commu~ relationship between the United U.S. government would withhold 10 the United States has stopped paying permanent change in U.S. policy. States and its allies in any way. percent of the total amount of-U.S. their dues before, but added that the "This is temporary, he said. nity.should know about, "Hopefully, our European allies dues from the United Nations for last time an agreement was reached "There have been no overtures for the contact The (row's Nest will recognize our sovereignty;' 2006 and 20 percent of total U.S. dues between the United States and the United States to withdraw from the Banducci said. for 2007. United Nations, it took about a year. U.N:' with your stqry,ideas. U.S. senators recently signed a bill "(The U.N. needs] to be account Bennett said the United States is to withhold paying annual dues to the able with their resources, and they Haq added that there are conse just trying to send a message. United Nations because of a per haven't been;' Santorum said. quences for withholding U.N. dues. "This rhetoric is nothing_new , he ceived Oil-for-Food program scan Lindsey Fox, head delegate for · "If a country pays none of its dues said. "The U.S. will probably not cut dal. Penn State Model United Nations, for two straight years, it loses its vot back funding to the U.N :· Eleven U.S. Senators, including said she does not agree with the con ing rights in the U.N. General . Valdivia said she doubts the effec Call553 ~4113 or e-mail Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., signed a gressional investigation of the Oil Assembly;' Haq said. tiveness of withholding funds. [email protected].· bill that would withhold funds from for-Food program. , Political Science Professor Scott "I don't know that it is an appro the United Nations until the organi "It is not our responsibility Bennett said the United Nations priate step;' she said. ''I'm not sure if it zation cooperates with the United because the U.S. has not complied scandal will hurt the relationship would change things:·
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shows a photo of an American soldier road to personal savings accounts. accountable by exposing their fighting in Iraq next to a photo of two We are the dynamite that will ill-tempered conceits for all to The "Currency of Fear men kissing in what looks like a gay remove them:' see and judge. wedding ceremony. A large red "X" is Such an attitude perfectly cap- Instead of treating the American superimposed · over the soldier's tures a movement that sees nothing citizens as coequals in the exercise of image, while a green check mark cov so glorious and justified as the ascen- democracy, purveyors of the ad disre ers its counterpart. "The REAL AARP sion of its own ideas to the exclusion spect the public by slighting its Agenda" accompanies the entire of debate of all others. capacity to be moved by reason. And image. Somewhere, a game master is This assault on the credibility of • within that distrust, one fmds the deducting points for subtlety. the AARP is typical of a repulsive misanthropic core of groups such as Clicking on the ad takes one to brand of conservatism that revels in US~ Next. USA Next's Web site, which is chock using the easy, irrational emotions of Citizens are reduced to the chorus Media Matters full of insight into the AARP's alleged fear to convince American citizens in a vanity play. They arrive on stage sins and transgressions, otherwise that opposition to private accounts to sing the praises of the hero, and By Anthony J. Salveggi known by the brand name "liberal puts one in shameful league with then disappear into the darkness bias:' those who support gay marriage and until the next act. Deviations from As we've learned by now, daring to oppose the war in lraq. the script will not be tolerated; any- question the sensibility of conserva The advertisement reveals the thing less than full-throated encomi tive-born solutions will likely result ugliness beneath the beatific pictures urn is unacceptable. in not being invited to the Great of the patron saints of conservatism The ad makers prefer to_purchase American Banquet being prepared by adorning the covers of books with public support with the currency of the sage economic minds that are titles like "Let Freedom Ring:' It also . fear - a charlatan's ruse to peddle n the war room that monitors the a national organization representing Bush's counsel. shows that conservatives still fit com- worthless tonj.c_s for what ails you. moves and countermoves played people over 50, for its opposition to Better to smile and give thanks fortablyin their role as the put-upons And once the citizens realize what Iover President Bush's desire to the president's plans. In its effort, the than . endure accusations of not of society, even as their well-mani- they've been sold, the cart will have create private investment accounts in group has hired many of the same falling in lockstep with whatever cured topiaries dominate the media long since left town. the Social Security program, the minds responsible for the Swift Boat wonderful idea the muses have landscape and their patriarchal computer screens are officially flash Veterans for Truth ads that assailed inspired in Bush and his advisers. tones frame the parameters of Anthony J. Salveggi is a graduate srudent in journalism. ing Code Despicable. John Kerry's character during last Charlie Jarvis, USA Next's presi political discourse. He can be reached at [email protected]. As the New York Times recently year's election. dent and a former cabinet member of Perhaps the mainstream media reported, the conservative lobbying The smear campaign has com the Reagan and Bush Sr. administra will fmd the courage to do what it group USA Next is planning to spend menced in revolting fashion: An tions, told the New York Times, "They failed to do last year - hold the over $10 million attacking the AARP, Internet ad funded by USA Next are the boulder in the middle of the provocateurs of dirty politics Staff Directory USF Tampa student Kristie A. Martinez Editor [email protected] involvement lacking Anthony Salveggi Assignment Editor Editorial · · [email protected] The Oracle (USF Tampa)
Jacqueline FawceH ' f you would ask anyone involved Students who take Graphics Editor in Student Government at USF initiative and vote in eikcaj231 @yahoo.com I Tampa about the student Student Government body and ·its involvement in Student Government elections, their elections have the power Jim Grinaker reply would be simple: We need to fund whatever they Photo Editor more involvement. deem· necessary or wor pgrinak [email protected] According to an advertising sup thy in their eyes. plement in a recent edition of the Irena Milasinovic Tampa Tribune, there are 42,590 stu Marshall Center-and various student dents enrolled at USF Tampa, but not organizations, groups and services at Features Editor even 10 percent of those students USF Tampa. Student Government irena_ [email protected]~m voted in last year's election. controls how that money is spent. The numbers have been mediocre Essentially, students who take ini Genessa Poth at"best. Last year, 2,500 students voted tiative and vote in Student Senior Staff Writer in the general election and approxi Government elections have the mately 4,000 voted in the runoff. power to fund whatever they deem neskatgi [email protected] According to The Alligator, the necessary or worthy in their eyes. University of Florida student news This, above all else, is why students Wendy Owen paper, UF managed to pull out should voice their opinions about Staff Writer roughly 10,500 students in a general how their money should be spent. [email protected] election and even more in the runoff. USF Tampa students cannot say So why are USF Tampa students they can't find out about Student not involved? Government candidates. Those run Donald Wolf Student Government controls ning for office have bombarded Staff Writer $85 million and allocates it to activi the campus with signs, sidewalk [email protected] ties and programs throughou~ the chalkings and. fliers. Most of the Tampa campus. USF Tampa students propaganda includes candidates' walk aimlessly around the school, visions or platforms. Paul Nguyen never realizing the true voice they But how many students actually Photographer could have. stop and take notice? [email protected] Student Government is very Think of those fees that make active at USF Tampa, contributing to every student cringe each semester Lorene Roberson several resources that students take and realize that there are opportuni Adviser for granted every day. Students pay ties to make sure that money goes [email protected] activity and service fees to the uni where students want it to go. Any versity every year. That money pro Student Government should be a vides funding for the Campus government of ~he students, by the Recreation Center, the Phyllis P. students and for the students. '"
4 Friday, March 4, 2005
The sound of {unusual) music in the library • Poynter Library's CD collection may not include today's hottest artists, but it r . . . ~ <; ' :.'I does offer students a taste of international, ethnic and Broadway music. ' ~·r' : ·:-·.. .' '-·' .·· ~, , . ' ' ' ,, !.·' .. • ~?~ . ~~
Sailing teams ~njoy early success
Anthony J. Salveggi Davis finished second. USF's JV squad also partici Assignment Editor ·pated, with impressive results. Grant Lockhart and crew Nicki Becket fmished second in the A division Both the coed and women's varsity sailing race, just five points behind their teammates. 1Wo squads seem to be heading in the right direction as recent newcomers to competitive sailing, Dan February winds down. Rappaport and Tabby Rhese, fmished seventh in B The women's team earned a ninth-place finish at . after sailing in their first college regatta. the Charleston Women's Intersectional in South That same weekend, members of the coed team Carolina Feb. 12. Kristen Herman and Jee Lee fin participated in the Charleston Spring Intersectional ished seventh in the A division, earning five top-five at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. results in the nine races. In the B division, Abby After six races were completed in each division, USF Ethington and Ashley Wierzbicki came in eighth fmished seventh overall out of 18 teams. Andrew place overall, while earning two fourth-place finish Blom and Liz Foy were seventh in B, while Kevin es. Reali and Ashley Reynolds made fifth in the A divi "Our starts, an area of weakness previously, were sion. quite goo Friday, March 4, 2004 5 • Asking history, (What if?' A performance marks the Grimes Theatre Group's first presentation ofccThe Meeting" in Florida. Photo by Jim Grinoker Wesley Lawrence Taylor portrays Malcolm X as he speaks about gaining African American rights in the dramatic play, "The Meeting," presented at USF St. Petersburg on Feb. 23. The play focused on an imagined February 1965 meeting of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Anthony Salveggi history, his pleas strike an ominous, fateful "If I die first;' Malcolm warns King. "you'll After the performance, the actors took Assignment Editor chord. have nothing to barter with. If you die first, questions from the audience, offering their - Once King arrives, the two men proceed to they can't let me live:· opinions on the meaning of the play; and its fictional encounter between two question the vaiue of each other's forms of But despite the admonishments, King's faith relevance today. prominent civil rights activists of protest. Malcolm X is the more aggressive of in his approach never seems to waver. "Jesus "Every time I look at the script, I find the 20th century made for an the two, ridiculing King for his endurance of gave this movement a spirit," he says. "Gandhi something I hadn't noticed before;· said Wesley entertaining and thought-provok suffering. As they exchange ideas, Malcolm X gave it a method:' Lawrence Taylor, who portrayed Malcolm X. Aing evening at USF St. Petersburg. arguably becomes the central figure of the play, Although neither man can condone the "It's an evolving work." Actors from the Boston-based Grimes which takes place just a week prior to his real other's tactics, the value in both men uniting Despite the importance that such a meeting Theatre Group performed "The Meeting" in life assassination in the Audubon Ballroom in their forces is made clear toward the end of the between King and Malcolm X would have had, Davis 130 in front of 50 people Feb. 23. The Manhattan. The Rev. King would be shot and drama. Taylor said he doesn't consider any major play, which was presented by Multicultural killed three years later. "Imagine if we joined hands and pushed in themes of the play during his performance. Affairs, w'as introduced as the culmination of "Violence never stops violence;• King tells the same direction;· King says just before leav- ~'When I'm on stage, I'm him; I'm channel its celebration of Black History Month. his rival. ing. . ing him;' said Taylor, who estimates he has The occasion also marked the Grimes "But marches do?" his host responds. Malcolm X also shows moments of genuine played the character in about 50 performances. Theatre Group's first-ever performance of the For Malcolm~ aggression in the name of tenderness and humor. And those moments Jeff Robinson, who portrayed Rashad, said play in Florida. Its author, Jeff Stetson, has defense is honorable, not violence. He tells give the play a complexity and humanity that he likes the way his character challenges won eight NAACP Theater Image awards. King that his passivity and non-violent stance enriches it. Both men reveal their self-doubt Malcolm X. Set in a Harlem hotel in February 1965, the only encourages more attacks, even from the and pride, traits prominently displayed during "My favorite line is, 'Malcolm, go home7' 75-minute drama explores the tension between black men who participate during King's three amusing arm-wrestling matches stag Robinson said, describing Rashad's desire to the philosophies of Dr. Martin "Luther King Jr. peaceful sit-ins, only to take out their frustra gered over the course of their time together. protect Malcolm X from harm. and his contemporary, Malc9Im X. · tions on their own families and neighbor After his guest has left, Malcolm smiles For Michael Green, who performed as Dr. After both men address the audience, the hoods. while looking at a doll King gave him as a gift King, the value of the play isn't in its conceit of scene shifts to Malcolm X's suite at the Hotel Malcolm also views civil rights legislation for his daughter. placing two icons on one stage. Teresa in Harlem. Rashad, his bodyguard, dis cynically, and argues that those in power are "You don't know what love is;• he sings "We need to look at these men not to put agrees with the decision to meet with King, simply playing the two men off one another to lightheartedly, echoing a sentiment he shared them on a pedestal, but to see what kind of and begs Malcolm to cut back on his speaking weaken the movement for equality and jus-. with Rashad earlier in the play, and turning it change we want;' Green said. engagements. Considered in the context of tice. into a moment of self-realization. 6 Friday, March 4, 2005 Wellness Fair coming to St. Pete campus event. '~!though we don't have our own health facility, we have several health and fitness activities available to students;' said Blood. "Once a month we conduct ~sk the Dietician', in Davis lobby, which consists of blood pressure screenings along with body fat analysis:' Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the walking group m'eets at the fitness center at 12:30 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the lifestyles group, which combines exer cise and nutritional education, meets at the fitness center at 12:30 p.m. Blood is also available for one-on-one counseling and personal weight management coaching for students that don't feel comfortable participating in group activities. She also offers blood pressure screenings and fitness assess ments that include body composition testing, a step test for cardiovascular conditioning and flexibility testing. There is no fee to participate in any of the services. ,! "My goal is to motivate people to stop and think': Blood l'flotos by Poul Ngu~n said. "One of my students started out· in my walking group Chantel Pfannenstiel, 19, gets her blood pressure checked by Sandy Blood, 45, at the Career and and then due to scheduling changes had to quit attending. Counseling Center on Feb. 23. Blood gives free health assessments to USF St. Petersburg students Now she is walking on her own and has already lost 20 d t ff pounds. She tells me how much better she feels now that an sa · she is exercising. It's so. rewarding to get this feedback from • Yis~on, hearing and blood pressure screen- same week. students:· ings will be offered at the fair "USF St. Petersburg campus does not have its own on- People who maintain their health will sleep soundly, · site health facility, so this is a perfect way to gather the !at- think more clearly, and be more productive, Blood said. Renee Bradley est health information and tips from all the nearby "It's not all about getting a higher degree and a better Contributing Writer resources in the community," said Sandy Blood, health edu- job;' Blood said. "If you end up getting sick because you're cator ~th the counseling and career center. not exercising and eating right, none of it matters:' The USF St. Petersburg counseling and career center will Over 33 exhibitors will be at the fair, covering massage, Info box: For more information about the wellness fair host the 2005 Wellness Fair on the Harborside lawn and in acupuncture, hair and skin care, hypnosis, chiropractic and or to contact Sandy Blood, call (727) 553-4114. Davis lobby Wednesday, March 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The nutrition along with vision, hearing, blood pressure and event will coincide with Spring Fling, which will be held the glucose screening, said Blood, who is coordinating the TEACHNOLOGY from Page 1 HistoryToday with PowerPoint presentations in the background, with his 30-stu Everything so far is working extremely well, said Durand, who dent class in the library's studio. The Video is then converted to adds that there aren't any disadvantages to this type of studying as + March 4, 1960 - Lucille Ball files for Windows Media Video files that students can view either through long as it's not a substitute for those classes where you need a lot of divorce from Desi Arnaz. CD-ROMs or Portable Media Centers. feedback such as writing or math classes. We are the first in the world to use the Portable Media Center Because it is easy to fall behind in distance-learning courses, , +March 5, 1922 - First showing of for teaching, Durand said. He pres.ented his pilot course this Durand said that he designed his class to keep students on track ::v :~~' ·~il f , ~ .t:~~: · · _,~f;~ . ~ . :Hr;b Nos era.fu Jn Ber1 tn• . ·. . · January at the 27th Annual National Institute on the Teaching of and avoid procrastination. Classes are broken down into smaller n:~ : ' ' ' 'i\;;@;ndi Psychology. Durand said that colleagues and professors from · sections with quizzes and tests so that students can keep up with around the country in attendance "loved it:' the coursework as in a normal class setting, Durand said. + March 6, 1950 - Silly Putty is invent- "Once professors see students walking around with these, it'll This is better than traditional web-based courses that usually ed. become clear that this is the way to go," Durand said of the PMCs. have poor viewing quality, slow speeds, and less accessibility for "The concept of a 'traditional student'- one who lives on a uni students, said Durand, who started developing courses on CD + March 7, 1981- First stabbing homi versity campus, is single and who does not work - does not accu ROM as a professor at the State University of New York in 1999. cide at Disneyland . rately portray many contemporary college students. Students The Portable Media Center has a long battery life and is more today must juggle demands of work and family along with the portable than a laptop, allowing students to watch up to eight hours requirements of their education;' Durand said in his Pilot Incentive of video. The device can rewind, pause, fast-forward, and can also Plan proposal at USF St. Petersburg in January 2005. He said that play music and store pictures. this type of distance-learning class assists both off-campus students "It really doesn't feel any different than being in the classroom:' who cannot attend classes on the campus, and on-campus students said Solar, an interdisciplinary studies major. Solar said she would + March 9, 1964 - First production of who need flexibility in order to graduate on time. take more classes with the portable media center and opt for buy the Ford Mustang (not for sale until April It is been proposed that USF St. Petersburg expand its current ing one. '64). distance education options for those classes where it is justifiable Durand said that in the future, students will be obligated to buy from an academic perspective to provide them in a non-traditional a Portable Media Center if they decide to take this type of course. -Alexander G~aham format. Such classes include those that aren't often available, where The device, which costs $475, has 20GB hard disk memory and a e ,,~a·lf. instructors can successfully deliver information for students high-quality 3.8-inch color screen. through a non-traditional teaching format. Only a small number "Not only can you take a course on it, but you can watch of classes will expand to distance education. With his intention to movies, listen to music, download pictures into it and watch televi ;,ource: - .historyorb:cpm Compiled by Wendy Owen rely primarily on video-based lectures and skilled instructors, sion on it;' Solar said. '~s a student it's very handy - and as a Durand hopes to produce only the most effective courses: mom, it rocks:' TANDOORI from Page 7 crispy crusts with moist centers. The vegetable medley is entrees all under $10. For those who like to enjoy alco . ,, -·, . '"'" ,. ;~:l , • . !JWmmmu'f~;;t :=i a light, mild accompaniment, and the freshly baked naan holic beverages with their meals, India Grill offers the NOW HIRING IN is perfect for sopping up the remnants of the delicious usual collection of beer and wines, but with a couple of PINELLAS COUNTY: sauces. Some might be skeptical about the Indian dessert imports from the homeland, such as the Taj and delicacy but it is a must-try. The sweetness of the syrup Maharaja beer. and the moist texture of the gulab jamun end the meal in The only other place one can fmd food like this is on Part-time tellers to work with vari perfect Indian fashio~. the streets of New Delhi, where India Grill owners Manoj ., ous credit unions in the area. Enjoying all of these delicacies among relaxed light and Jyoti Gupta are originally from. This is their first ing anclthe soft serenade of Indian ballads makes India time in the food industry, and they have enjoyed a grow F.lexihleschedu.les. ·Must have.. reli Grill a definite·hot spot. ing clientele since India Grill opened last September. The aHn~ ·!ifra 'hsportatihn. ,, $9 per hd'ur In order to provide authentic Indian fare, the kitchen couple wanted to share their fusion of exotic foods and was remodeled to equip a traditional tandoori clay oven flavors with St. Pete patrons. to· start. used to make the naan and tandoori chicken. All dishes So far, everyone is asking for more. are inade the same day for optimum freshness, and any Apply at www.cutemps.com. thing that is not up to par is not served. Besides the buf EOE/DFWP. fet, the menu affords patrons over 60 dishes of various curries, fish and poultry specialties and vegetarian · L...... ,,..,..., ....,....,; ",...J."""'w;,,,_ s Shakin' up St. Pete tandoori style Christina Castellana medley, naan (traditional Indian bread) and gulab jamun Contributing Writer (sweet cheese balls served with light syrup) for dessert. Any self-proclaimed foodie must try a little bit of India Grill's modest exterior masks the energetic hus everything the buffet has to offer because the taste buds tle and bustle of the downtown eatery, located at 320 will not be disappointed. First Ave. N. in St. Petersburg. The restaurant's narrow The curries are flavorsome with a satisfying heat that proportions, streams of colored lights, strands of faux rests in the back of the throat. The tender tandoori flowers and rich wooden booths make it a cozy environ chicken has a_light smoky flavor, and the pakora have to enjoy delicious, authentic Indian dishes. The variety of the daily buffet offers patrons excellent exotic fare that See TANDOORI Page 6 cannot be matched. The buffet's low price and ample ~--n"'"'"" L Ull1!.t!Jitll JIIIIII:IIM ""'"li:i~ portions of foods dressed in tasty marinades and curries please both the pocket and the palate. India Grill's menu offers a multitude of delicious lnforn1Me Indian classics plus some unique options for those who crave .something new. For first timers, the buffet is the best choice because it offers an unbeatable variety of freshly prepared foods for only $6.95. The buffet changes periodically and gives patrons the opportunity to enjoy new fusions of flavor. Photo by Poul Nguyen Currently, the buffet features goat curry, beef curry, but A customer at India Grill welcomes another plate of food ter chicken and tandoori chicken with sides of basmati rice, pakora (vegetable fritters), a cauliflower vegetable during the lunch buffet Feb. 24. LANGERADO from Page 1 style, similar to that of other jam musicians, variety of mu'Sk. encompasses many different types of music. "The jam scene is something that started Conner is a big fan of Williams. with the Grateful Dead artd kind of picked up "I have Keller Williams on my MP-3 player by Phish. The music of the jam scene is not one right now;' Conner said. "Keller is an insane particular style of music;' Williams said. "In the man. He uses a lot of pedals, but his musical jam scene you have bluegrass, funk, jazz, rock, knowledge and the way he constructs things is techno - you know, all different kinds of music just unreal:' all wrapped up in one genre:' Williams uses a recording device called a Another act that will be featured at looping machine to build his songs in front of Langerado is New Monsoon. Rajiv Parikh, the his audience piece by piece, instrument by tabla player for the band, is really looking for instrument. Williams has some surprises in ward to the festival. New Monsoon is a good store for his next album. example of some of the world music that is "I think that my solo show is going to be my going to be played at the event. main focus. I'm always going to do gigs as a solo "I think of New Monsoon as a world rock act;' Williams said. "I think that's what people band, I guess you could say because we have a have come to expect. This year I'm going to try kind of ethnic percussion. But at the roots it's really hard to ha,ve collaboration be a factor as rock 'n' roll;' Parikh said. weir' "I think we have somewhat of a signature Williams plans on collaborating with people sound, because of our instrumentation, which is like bluegrass musicians Larry and Jenny Keel, unique. Someone who hears that sound will Photo by Gino Ellion Proulx along with world-class guitar player Steve identify it as New Monsoon:' Kirnock. Parikh says that one of the band's goals is to Keller Williams performs atThe Fillmore in San Francisco -- January 2005. Williams says that the jam scene supports a have their music reach more people. Williams is one of the headliners of the 3rd annual Langerado Festival sched "We would like to see the music of New uled for March 12th and 13th in Sunrise, Florida. Monsoon grow to reach larger audiences out side the jam-band cornrnunity;' Parikh said. "We instrUJllents for his band: fretless bass, six-string Conner thinks that our generation doesn't just want it to keep growing. We want to keep base, keyboards and the hand drum. appreciate music. ' creating really good music that our fans are Conner grew up in New York City, where he "Right now we're cutting music education in going to enjoy listening to on the CD and also received most of his musical training. . schools, which is a shame because kids then enjoy listening to in a live setting:' "Have you ever seen the movie 'FAME?"' have no knowledge of music. They're not taught There are a few musicians that reach both Conner asked. "That was my high school. I was any respect for the musician;' Conner said. mainstream fans and underground fans. One is musically trained as a jazz musician. I studied "Also, living in a very disposable world where Jack Johnson, who belongs to the acoustic, primarily upright base, trombone and tuba:' we drive Hummers and we're burning gas like surfer reaim of jam music. Although Johnson Conner says that by discovering jazz, he hell, it's easy to buy albums from the pop artist will not be at Langerado, a close friend of his, simultaneously discovered jam. that isn't going to be around next year. I think pro-surfer-turned-musician Donavon "The jam scene kind of developed from that jam music is easily accessible, more so than Frankenreiter, will. jazz;' Conner said. "Miles Davis founded the pop music, because you can go to a show and Frankenreiter, who describes his music as whole fusion thing, which took off and really set you can tape it, but people don't want to put out "soulful folk;' comes to Florida from the West the precedent for improv-rock or jam. That's the effort to do so:' Coast where the surf is up. He decided to play at what got me into the jam scene:' Conner thinks that music fans are missing Langerado because it sounded like a lot of fun. Conner says since he moved to Florida a out on what music should really be. "It's a great location and an honor to be a couple of years ago, it's been hard to meet peo "Producers go and find a good-looking girl part of such a great group of musicians;' ple who listen to the same music. or guy, throw a band behind them and they Frankenreiter said. "It's been kind of tough in Florida because force-feed it to our kids. You don't hear about Frankenreiter and Johnson met as teenagers they're not as obvious;' Conner said. I guess Yonder Mountain String Band, Keller Williams, while ' surfing in Hawaii. Although with me it's obvious because I'm walking String Cheese Incident or Widespread Panic on Frankenreiter formed his first band at the age of around with a tie-dye Dead shirt - it's hard to TV,' Conner said. "It's sad because it's really 18, he only recently considered a career in miss. But you get the kids that wear L.L. Bean degrading music and especially those really music and says he has never played at a Florida and drive their Mercedes to Phish shows and hard working musicians that strive day in and festival before, but is looking forward to it. you're just like 'Wow, I just would never have day out to make music the way that music was Photo by Gino Ellion Proulx Conner is not only a jam fan, but a jam expected that you would be a jam-head; so it's traditionally done. These guys are really doing Keller Williams performs at The Tampa musician as well. His band Left Lane plays at kind of broadening. Florida is a lot different something new:' Theatre January 2004. local venues around town. Conner !Jlays several from New York City in terms of culture:' -- J . :-~:·~ ;..:~ : .~,:..: ''.:2~~~ - -w , ~~'~- ·:~ -.- - ~:~~~~ ~·i: ~.,~ " • ! ) ~. ".L.!..,._ .....~ , ·...... ' • • ~ . . i!- «:. Sophomore John Waller,19, takes a shot during a game of r pool on Feb. 23. Waller is Sound off killing time before his night class begins at 6p.m. What is in your CD player? See related story, Page 4 "Nothing. I don't have a CD player." Ben Rice, 23, senior Bottom Left: Joe Terrana, 31, (foreground), practices the tai chi sword with fellow class mate Mike. Shrader,41, during a Shorin Ryu class held at the "The new American Campus Activities Center on Idiot CD· by Green Feb. 25. Day." Rachel Wright, 20, Botoom Right: Steve Meyers, sophomore 42, the instructor of the Shorin Ryu class, teaches Mike Shrader, 41, proper sword techniques at the Photo by Po ul Nguyen Phpto by Paul Nguyen "A Modest Mouse CD. I think it's called 'Good News for People Who Love Bad News." Brandon Keith, 25, graduate student Photos by Paul Nguyen